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Cortney Jacobs /DIGEST From left to right: Dr. James Dabney, Emmanual Lalande, and Dr. Maria Lumpkin. Dabney is vice president of Hopkins House, Inc., located in Alexandria, Virginia. Lalande is the Assistant Dean of Students and the Director of Student Involvement at Bethune Cookman University located in Datona Beach, Florida. and is the Director of Student Involvement and Student Center at Georgia Gwinnet College located in Lawrenceville, Georgia.
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The Southern University Office of Student Affairs held “Meet the Finalists: A Social Mixer,” last Thursday in the Cotillion Ballroom with the candidates who were chosen as finalists for the position of Assistant Vice Chancellor. The three finalists, Maria Lumpkin, James Dabney and Emmanuel Lalande, were each given the opportunity to interact with students who attended the program. One of the finalists, Maria Arvelo Lumpkin, is the current director of
Student Involvement and Student Center at Georgia Gwinnett College in Lawrenceville, Ga. Lumpkin said she applied for the position as assistant vice chancellor because she said she believes in SU. “I believe that my skills are in alignment with the vision of Student Affairs and it was an enticing opportunity for me,” Lumpkin said. According to Lumpkin, she said that she has been a Student Affairs practitioner for nearly 20 years and listed her qualities that made her eligible for the position. “I have worked in various leadership positions in
administration and direct services including student organizations, international education, counseling and disability services, and service learning,” Lumpkin said. Lumpkin said that she also worked with faculty and thought that academic affairs and student affairs were important. She said her career was focused on helping students in every area of their lives. “My career has been centered around developing the six dimensions of wellness for students, helping them to develop their intellectual, social, physical, emotional, occupational and spiritual spaces as they
maneuver through their collegiate experience,” Lumpkin said. Lumpkin said she believes that by listening to students, she could help SU become a better institution. “By becoming more studentcentered and focusing on helping students by engaging with them through programs and services, and focusing on their success, could produce a better student success rate,” Lumpkin said. Upon becoming assistant vice chancellor, Lumpkin said her first
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The Southern Digest The Southern University Student Government Association and the Office of Student Organization and Campus Involvement hosted a Veteran’s Day celebration on Nov. 11 in remembrance and honor of those who have fallen, retired or served the country. The SU Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps presented the Louisiana state flag and the American flag to reverence the occasion. Jon Alexander, a senior Math major and Midshipman first class of the Naval ROTC explained the importance of the day. “I think it is very important to show appreciation for those who paved the way for freedom right here in America,” Alexander said. He said that many of the Veterans paid the ultimate sacrifice and a lot of other veterans that are still with us today also made many sacrifices in serving the nation. “It’s very important to commemorate and show appreciation for all veterans,” Alexander
Calvin Adolph/DIGEST Members of the Southern University’s Naval ROTC program present the colors of the American, Louisiana and the Marine Corps flags during the celebration of Veterans Day on Novermber 11. said. Alexander also said he decided to participate in the ROTC program to join and serve. “I think it’s very important to serve and to continue standing for what this country was
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The Sentinel Of An Enlightened Student Body since 1926 From Assistant VC page 1 order of business would be to understand the vision for the Office of Student Affairs. Another finalist, James Dabney, is the Vice President of Hopkins House, Incorporated in Alexandria, Va. Dabney said his purpose for applying as assistant vice chancellor of student affairs was because of reinvesting in college access and success. “Reinvesting is the one thing I can give to the institution that gave to me when I was a student,” Dabney said. Dabney said that SU was something like home and that the opportunity to become assistant vice chancellor gave him the opportunity to come back. Dabney is a graduate of the SU class of 1999 and member of the Beta Sigma chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha, Inc. “This is home and SU has invested so much in me and laid a foundation and I will find it an honor and a privilege to bring back those skills and reinvest to see SU reach even
greater heights,” Dabney said. Dabney said that he believes he would be a great candidate for the position because he has worked at different levels that have serviced students. “By using the skills I possess by working in direct support services, a retention counselor, an academic counselor to leading teams to do the same and creating policies to service students, I believe I can help SU become an even better institution,” Dabney said. Upon becoming the assistant vice chancellor, Dabney said his first order of business would be to make a step to make SU an even better institution through servicing students. The last finalist, Emmanuel Lalande, for the position of assistant vice chancellor, serves as the Assistant Dean of Students and Director of Student Involvement at Bethune-Cookman University in Dayton Beach, Fla. Lalande said that he saw an opportunity to help SU grow in different areas, which is why he applied for the position.
“We can build on enrollment, retention and build on our graduation rate and I want to be a part of that,” Lalande said. Lalande said with certain strengths, he said he believes he can help SU move forward. “One of my strengths, I believe is collaboration, partnership and helping people to move forward,” Lalande said. Lalande has had nearly 10 years of experience in many positions that have helped, assisted and supervised. “I have helped, assisted, supervised and constructed a 70,000 square foot student center. I have crisis management and counseling experience. I have experience in creativity where I found space for students to have programs and started a new organization called the Student Activity Board. Lalande said. His first priorities if chosen would be to learn about SU, listen to the faculty, staff and students, and improving based upon the information received. Lalande was thankful for having the opportunity to participate in the process.
“It has been a great learning opportunity. I’ve learned that through the passion of the people of SU. I appreciate the opportunity to even be considered,” Lalande said. Since the event, Brandon Dumas, Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs released a statement stating that he has reopened the search. “It is my aspiration as Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs for all candidates, the university community and all institutional stakSe holders to regard this process as fair for those who desire to be considered,” Dumas said. After the event he decided to reopen the position for an additional seven days. “In support of this aim, I have decided to allow the search committee to consider applications that were submitted after Oct. 10, 2013, and to repost the position to allow individuals that were not able to submit their materials prior to the revised deadline,” Dumas said. Dumas believes that he will find the right assistant vice chancellor.
International Opportunities promote future study abroad trips Marchandrea Seals The Southern Digest
The Study Abroad Program hosted the International Opportunities Forum Tuesday as part of International Week to encourage Southern University students to participate in study abroad opportunities. International week is an opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. It is to promote programs that prepare Americans for a global environment and attract future leaders from abroad to study, learn and exchange experiences in the United States. Barbara Carpenter, Dean of International Affairs and University Outreach, said that International Week is worldwide and is celebrated all over the country. She said that each university throughout the country does something to show recognition of the value of international cultures. “It is to let people know this is such a small world so we should appreciate each other more,” Carpenter said. Carpenter said she wants SU students to be able to be versatile. “We want our students from Southern to be able to go to a country one year and go to another
one for the next year,” Carpenter said. SU’s Global Sustainability Initiatives has taken 13 students to Guiyang, China. While in China, students took an Introduction to Sustainability and Chinese Language course. This past summer students were given the opportunity to study in China, Belize and France. Khadijah Neal a sophomore urban forestry major from Winnsboro, was a student that participated during the summer 2013 and she reported that her experience in China was good. “I love the noodles and the way Chinese people look up to America,” Neal said. Neal said she encourages students to participate in the program for all of the opportunities offered. “I encourage everyone to get involved. It is good to know another language as a back-up and it looks great on your resume,” Neal said. While enrolled in the program, students can earn three credit hours in either the Spanish, Chinese, Wolof or French languages and three credit hours in Multiculturalism and Independent Studies. Students also can earn from three to six credit hours while in International Service Learning. Raymond Clark, assistant director of Financial Aid, said
Astavven Cotton/DIGEST The Study Abroad Program hosted a fourm entitled the “International Opportunities Fourm Tuesday as a part of International Week encourageing students to part take in studying abroad. students should meet with their Financial Aid counselor when applying for the program. “If you’re interested in studying abroad, speak to your Financial Aid counselor to determine what is your eligibility for the school year and make preparations to have funding available for the preferred summer,” Clark said. Clark said that the financial aid office’s mission is to assist students in completing their education-related goals by helping them financially as long as the
students attend SU regardless of their location in the study abroad program. “I believe hypothetically that it is part of a true student experience that you go overseas and get an opportunity to experience other peoples’ culture and how they live,” Clark said. The study abroad trip includes a choice of Senegal, China, Mexico, Liberia, France, and Belize as countries to travel to. There will be new countries added to the list such as, Brazil and Turkey ,which
From Veterans page 1 of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, presented those in attendance with certificates of appreciation. Kenyatta Marshall, political science major from Baton Rouge, spoke about how she felt as a parent with a child serving in the military. “I feel good about having a child in the military. Matter of fact, I have a son who is in the U. S. Air Force and one who is about to go into the Louisiana Air National Guard.” According to Marshall, military service runs deep in her family. She said that her father served in World War II and her brother had a career in the Air Force. Although Marshall has never served in the military, she said it is important that veterans programs are held so that many unspoken heroes in the service could be recognized. “They don’t get benefits and aren’t compensated for their service even though many volunteered and are proud that they have served their country,” Marshall said. Randy Tyson, a United States Marine who served from 200108 said that he joined the military because of the influence his family had on him as service members. “Their leadership and mentoring influenced my decision when I graduated high school to join the military,” Tyson said. Tyson also said that others should join the military to continue the traditions of a great nation.
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SOUTHERN SCOREBOARD FOOTBALL STANDINGS WESTERN DIVISION SWAC Overall W L W L Southern 6 2 6 4 Prairie View 4 4 5 5 Ark. Pine Bluff 2 5 2 7 Tex. Southern 2 7 2 8 Grambling St. 1 7 1 10 EASTERN DIVISION SWAC Overall W L W L Jackson St. 8 0 8 2 Alcorn St. 6 2 8 3 Alabama St. 6 2 6 4 Alabama A&M 3 5 3 7 Miss. Valley 2 6 2 8 Last Week’s Results Southern 31, Alabama State 28 Jackson St. 26, Alabama A&M 20 Miss. Valley 20, Tex. Southern 17 Ark. Pine Bluff 45, Grambling 42 This Week’s Games Clark Atlanta at. Southern 6 p.m. Howard at Texas Southern 2 p.m. Alconr St. at Alcorn 2 p.m. Abilene at. Prairie View 1 p.m. Alabama St. at. Prairie View 1 p.m.
Players of the Week Co- Offensive Players of the Week Mike Jones SOUTHERN: Jones turned in five receptions, 211 yards and a three-touchdown performance in Southern’s 31-28 win at Alabama State on Saturday. He hauled in a 68-, 74- and 13-yard touchdown while producing almost half of the Jaguars’ 482 yards passing. Ben Anderson Ark. Pine Bluff.: Anderson led Arkansas-Pine Bluff inpassing and rushing to power the Golden Lions’ 45-42 win over Grambling State on Saturday. He accounted for nearly 500 yards of total offense. Anderson passed for 280 yards and four touchdowns, while rushing for a season-high 192 yards and another score. Newcomer of the Week Patrick Ivy Mississippi Valley.: Ivy helped Mississippi Valley State sanp a four-game skid with a 20-17 win over Texas Southern. He completed 14-of-27 passes for 257 yards with a touchdown. He earns a consecutiver newcomer of the week and third on the season. Courtney Berry Alabama State.: Berry made a game-high 12 tackles (nine solo), with two tackles for loss and one sack despite Alabama State’s 31-28 loss to Southern. His play helped limit SU to 55 yards rushing. Defensive Player of the Week Devon Francos Alcorn State.: Francois recorded a career-high 12 total tackles (7 solo, 5 assists) and intercepted two passes in Alcorn State’s win over Prairie View. It was the third time this season that Francois has recorded over 10 tackles in a single game. Specialist of the Week Julian Stafford Mississippi Valley: Stafford returned two kickoffs for 108 yards including a 97-yard touchdown return on the opening kick-off to help Mississippi Valley State defeat Texas Southern, 20-17. He also tallied three receptions for 90 yards including a 62-yard catch-and-run to give MVSU. Stafford was credited with both of MVSU’s touchdowns of the game.
Kayla Foster/DIGEST Southern guard Malcom Miller advances the ball up the court in the Jaguars 79-73 home opening lost to Tulane. Miller ended the game with 18 points. The Jaguars will travel to Jacksonville FL to face North Florida this Saturday at 6 p.m.
Banks, Jags lose focus in home opener Southern head coach Roman Banks plans to stay the course despite the Jaguars 0-3 start to the season. Morris Dillard III Digest Sports Editor
Freshman guard Trelun Banks wasn’t thrilled with his individual performance in the Southern Jaguars (0-3) home opener against Tulane (2-0). There were subtle signs in his demeanor that the Jaguars had just loss their third straight game. The Green Waves used a 10-3 run to escape with a 7973 win Wednesday night in the F.G. Clark Activity Center. Banks admitted that the team eventually lost its focus late in the game, which has been a problem since the start of the season. “It’s a 40 minute game,” said Banks, who scored a career-high 21 points. “We’re not necessarily panicking but we really needed this win.” The Jaguars 68-61 lead slowly vanished, and two foul shots by Jonathan Stark of Tulane made it 73-70 with 2:10 remaining. Southern coach Roman Banks pointed out that the combination of players facing university issues and fatigue eventually became a factor in the game. He was later told of player issues moments before the game. “We definitely had to make an adjustment of the guys that we played tonight,” coach Banks said, whose team will play their next two games on the road. “Its no excuse for losing a basketball game.” While Tulane only shot 67 percent from the free throw line (27 of 40), the difference was how the Green Waves hounded ball handlers, collapsed on post players, and made every shot attempt by Southern difficult. Louis Dabney led the Green
Waves with 24 points on 7 of 15 shooting, including 9 of 12 from the free-throw line. Stark scored 19 points and Jay Hook added 18 points, which included a lay-up with 3:03 remaining in the game that gave the Green Waves a 71-70 lead. The bucket gave Tulane its first lead in the half after the Jaguars used a 9-1 run with nearly nine minutes remaining in the game. “I just feel like we couldn’t execute and we just couldn’t capitalize on some plays,” said Malcolm Miller, who added 18 points for Southern. Banks team, which scored only 56 points in a season-opening loss against Marquette, trailed 38-37 at halftime after going 3 of 12 from 3-point range. The Jaguars finished 7 of 23 from behind the arc. Miller, who led the Jaguars in three-point percentage last season, went 4 of 11 in the game. Tulane led by as many as six points with one minute remaining until Miller’s 3-pointer cut into the Green Waves lead. “We had the lead but we just didn’t execute some plays to put them away,” Miller added. Miller also felt that the team lost its focus, which allowed the Green Waves to hang on for its second win of the season. “We just can’t get relaxed in the second half,” said Miller. Southern had a chance to cut into the Green Waves’ lead with 31 seconds left but Miller had a turnover underneath the rim and Banks missed two jump shots. “I just think that we had guys play a lot of minutes and I wish I could’ve gotten them a break,” said coach Banks.
Kayla Foster/DIGEST Despite the home opening lost Freshman guard Trelun Banks posted a career high 21 points in the Jaguars 79-73 loss to Tulane Wednesday night at the F.G. Clark Activity Center.
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Seniors to play final game in Mumford stadium Morris Dillard III Digest Sports Editor
The last time the Southern Jaguars (6-4, 6-2) played in Mumford also happened to be the last time its senior football players’ loss a game this season. It was on Oct. 26 in overtime against Alcorn on homecoming night. But that defeat might have been the inspiration for the Jaguars returned swagger. The loss didn’t take away the feeling that returned to the Jaguars and their fans when Justin Morgan recovered an on-side kick attempt the following week against Texas Southern. A certain feeling had come back, a swagger. Since that night, the Jaguars haven’t loss a game. A team that was supposed to be stumbling due to NCAA sanctions is headed to conference championship with an offense that is as explosive as any around. On Saturday night, they get another chance to do something they haven’t done since 2009. The Jaguars will enter Saturday’s game against Clark Atlanta, looking for its third win in a row. Alcorn and Jackson State each snapped the Jaguars streak of two games so far this season. Both games were played in Mumford. “This is our third opportunity this year to get it,” said head coach Dawson Odums, whose team will
play Jackson in the title game Dec. 7th. Odums believes that his team can accomplish the streak if they do the necessary things to win football games. “If our guys just do the necessary things that we talk about this week getting prepared for this team then I think we’ll be okay.” Players also know that there’s no better way to make a statement than to go into Mumford Saturday and prove it on the field. Quarterback Dray Joseph feels that his final home game will be “bitter sweet.” “I’m just trying to get better and try to improve on my craft in order to help my team build momentum,” said Joseph. Joseph, who ranks nationally in passing yards (9th with 2905 yards) and touchdown passes (8th with 23), threw for 432 yards and four touchdowns and added 24 yards on the ground as Southern got by Alabama State 31-28 last weekend. “It was an opportunity for our guys to see how we would measure up against a really good Southern team,” said head Reggie Barlow of Alabama State. “We had them 21-7. We knew Southern had an explosive offense. They made big plays. That’s really what it came down to.” The Jaguars have taken two of four from the Hornets,
DIGEST FILE The Jaguar football team will look to win three in a row for the first time since 2009 Saturday night when they play host to Clark Atlanta at 6 p.m. with both wins coming away from Mumford. For Clark, who snapped a threegame losing streak with a 35-28 win over Edward Water College in their final home game of its season last weekend, is currently fourth in the East Division of the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.
“We all know that games aren’t won on Saturday, they’re won during the week,” Joseph added. The Jaguars have followed each conference loss with two straight wins, outscoring opponents 11190. Senior defensive back Virgil Williams, one of many seniors being honored this weekend, pointed out that Odums usually
highlights adversity as an obstacle and that Saturday is a must-win. Williams said that he feels the Jaguars have handled adversity well so far this season. “It really builds character and lets you know about yourself and how you handle those situations,” said Williams.
Who? Mike Jones... is the SWAC Player of the week Morris Dillard
Digest Sports Editor There aren’t many offenses in college football that can turn to a third or fourth-string wide receiver, against a ball-hawking secondary and get a 100-yard performance. The Southern Jaguars and receiver Mike Jones provided further confirmation last Saturday. And he did a little better than 100. At some point, they may want to consider naming the Southwestern Athletic Conference Offensive Player of the Week award the “Crown a Jaguar award.” Jones earned the honor this week, his first. He also became the third receiver for the Jaguars to earn the honor so far this season. Jones caught five passes for 211 yards and had three scores in the Jaguars 31-28 win over Alabama State last weekend. His third touchdown was the go-ahead score that gave the Jaguars its first lead in the game. “We couldn’t stop him,” said Alabama State head coach Reggie Barlow. When all-conference receiver Lee Doss was suspend against Prairie View early in the year, Jones stepped in and caught four passes for 53 yards and had one score. His longest catch went for 38 yards and he was unfazed by a Panther secondary that currently ranks ninth in pass defense. He surpassed 100 yards for the first time in his career.
Courtney Jacobs/DIGEST Wide reciever Mike Jones had a performance that earned him SWAC Co-Offensive Player of the Week honors. The Sophomore had five receptions for 211 yards and three touchdowns in Southern’s 31-28 win over Alabama State. “All week in practice we had been talking about the next man being ready,” said Jones, whose 319 receiving yards ranks third on the team and four touchdowns tie for third. “They were playing a lot of cover zero and press-man so we switched to our blazer (all-go routes).” The Jaguars defensive unit was
the responsible for the Jaguars win against the Hornets’, but the impact of Jones’ contributions certainly didn’t go unnoticed. “This is a football team that’s got players that step up,” said Jaguars head coach Dawson Odums. “My job as a coach is to make sure everybody is prepared so that when they get the opportunity they make
the best of it.” Doss and freshman receiver Randall Menard each earned the honor once so far this season. Doss’s selection came in a 17-7 win over Mississippi Valley. He caught 10 passes for 164 yards and had one score. Menard emerged as another target for quarterback Dray Joseph, winning New Comer of the Week for
his performance against Alcorn. He caught three passes for 119 yards had totaled three scores which he recovered a blocked punt and retuned it for a score. Joseph earned the award after leading the Jaguars to a come-from behind victory over the Panthers. He threw for a career-high 480 yards and six touchdowns on 30 of 48 passing.
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It’s a great day
Courtney Jacobs/DIGEST The trombone section of the Southern University Human Jukebox plays the “Say My Name” fanfare to Alabama State’s Marching Hornets trombone section during the Southern vs. Alabama State football game in the new Alabama State stadium on Saturday, November 9th.
Meagan L. Williams/DIGEST Southern University students from the Braziian Exchange Program Yuri Memo and Nathus Teiseirri demonstrate the martial art of Cacoeiri during the Brazilan Presentation Program Wednesday at 11 a.m. in Stewart Hall Auditorium
Kayla Foster/DIGEST A Southern student competes in the pullup competition in front of Smith-Brown Memorial Union Wednesday during the Army ROTC-hosted Battle of the Fittest.
The Human Jukebox’s drum major Ke during the halftime show of the Southe the new Alabama State stadium on Sat
Courtney Jacobs/DIGEST The famous Southern University Dancing Dolls perform their halftime routine for Alabama State fans. The Jaguar football team came away with a 31-28 win over the Hornets.
Meagan L. Williams/DIGEST Southern University students from the Brazilian Exchanged Program talk with Southern University Lab students Wednesday at 11 a.m. in Stewart Hall Auditorium
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to be a Jaguar!
Kayla Foster/DIGEST A Southern student slides down the inflatable slide excitedly at the Army ROTC’s Battle of the Fittest in front of Smith-Brown Memorial Union Wednesday.
Meagan L. Williams/DIGEST Student representatives of the Senior Class sign off and receive class shirts Tuesday in the Cotilion Ballroom in the Smith-Brown Memorial Union
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eith Morgan strikes his signature pose ern vs. Alabama State football game in turday, November 9th.
Courtney Jacobs/DIGEST The crowd shows school pride and and spirit while the Human Jukebox plays “Neck” during the Southern vs. Alabama State football game in the new Alabama State stadium on Saturday, November 9th.
Meagan L. Williams/DIGEST Southern University students from the Braziian Exchange Program play music for their fellow classmates at the Brazilan Presentation Program Wednesday in Stewart Hall Auditorium.
Kayla Foster/DIGEST Southern students compete in rock climbing during Battle of the Fittest, hosted by Southern’s Army ROTC, in the union courtyard on Wednesday.
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Women’s basketball team storm back after slow start Morris Dillard III Digest Sports Editor
Around this time last year, the Southern Jaguars women’s basketball team was off to a slow start. They’d eventually lose nine straight games before taking down the Lady Lions of Southeastern in the F.G. Clark Activity Center. That wasn’t the case on Monday. The women’s basketball team improved to 2-0 after defeating the Lions (1-1) for their home opener, 63-56. The stands were filled with anxious Southern fans pleading for a come-from behind win after the Jaguars trailed by 10 points at halftime. They were shooting 36.7 percent from the floor and their leading scorer, Kendra Coleman, was out of rhythm. “We’re not a one person team,” said head coach Sandy Pugh, who pinned the slow start on her teams ability to defend 5’3 guard Elizabeth Styles, who led the Lady Lions with 13 points at halftime. “11 was kind of running all over us,” said Pugh. The Lady Lions shot 52.4 percent in the half and had much more freethrow attempts than the Jaguars, shooting 10 of 13 from the line. SU was 1 of 2 at the line. The women’s basketball team
stormed back to start the second half, using a 12-2 to tie the game 35-35. Pugh’s defense backcourt pressure eventually paved the way. The Lady Lions began to take offbalance shots and were dominated by Pugh’s bench scoring. By the end of the game, Pugh’s benched outscored the Lady Lions 34-7. “We just needed to get some stops,” said Pugh. “We did a better job on her (E. Styles) in the second half and I thought that was the big difference.” Styles went 1 of 5 from the floor, while playing 14 minutes in the second half. Jasmine Jefferson led the Jaguars with 15 points, shooting 6 of 8 from the floor. Southeastern reported that the Lady Lions head coach Lori Jones said that “the difference from the first to the second half was that we didn’t make good decisions and play with energy when faced with adversity. We will handle things better when they aren’t going our way and be mentally tougher moving forward.” With Jefferson leading the way, the Jaguars used a 14-2 run to take command midway through the second half and threatened to put the game away. But Aja Gibson and Nanna Pool combined for 26 points and 10 rebounds.
DIGEST/FILE Southern University Women’s Basketball head coach Sandy Pugh looks on as her squad competes on the court. The Lady Jags have improved to 2-0 this season after defeating SLU in their home opener 63-56. After playing their first two games this season on their home court, the women’s basketball team will travel for their first road contest against Florida A&M, who loss 100-
88 at Troy also on Monday. “This team is capable of getting out and pouring 20 points on you in three minutes and they’re also capable of losing by 20 points,”
Pugh added. “But that’s the growup process… and if we keep working at it I think their going to develop.”
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Southern University students, along with faculty and senior students from White Castle High School attended a free master acting class in Tourgee A. DeBose Hall on Thursday. The Aquila Theatre group from London taught the class with the collaboration of the Manship Theatre-Shaw Center for the Arts from Baton Rouge. The class is about getting people on their feet, talking to each other, communicating and making eye contact with one another. Some of the things that were taught were how to be clear, how to use other languages to speak, and how to speak a language you do not know. Lizzy Dive and Norman Murray, actors from the Aquila Theatre, were the acting instructors. Dive, an actress in The Aquila Theatre, believed the acting class here was brilliant. “What a great bunch of students that are really talented,”
said Dive. “They were loads of fun and it’s lovely to come somewhere different to do an acting class with students you do not know.” This was Norman Murray’s fourth time teaching a class during the Aquila Theatre tour in the states. The class was great according to Murray. “One of the worst things when you come to a class is when people do not join in with you,” said Murray. “So when I saw 60 to 70 people I was afraid they were not going to join but was glad everyone joined in, had fun and learned a little dance.” Renae Chatelein, executive director of the Manship TheatreShaw Center for the Arts said, “It was so exciting to have so many students come out and be really engaged.” “It inspires us to come back, and we want to do more,” said Chatelein. “Thanks to Southern for letting us be here.” Lakira Washington, sophomore English Education major from Monroe, La said, “The acting class was a first time experience for me and it opened
John Oubre/SU Media Relations Southern students perform improv during the Drama Master Acting Class taught by members of New York’s Aquila Theatre in Tourgee A. Debose Hall Friday.
a new horizon to a field I’m not very familiar with.” “I like the crowd participation and enthusiasm of the actors on stage,” said Washington. “Although, I did not like the longetivity of the exercises and waiting in the audience and not getting any attention from the people on stage. It was solely based on just those who decided to participate.” Washington said she would
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and have fun at the same time.” Aquila Theatre is a not-forprofit company that has a regular play season in New York, and international festivals and tours in approximately 70 American towns and cities each year. The Aquila Theatre was in Baton Rouge to perform a presentation of Ray Bradbury’s novel “Fahrenheit 451” at the Manship Theatre-Shaw Center for the Arts.
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Southern University’s newest theme song has given some students the increase in school pride they’ve been waiting for. Justin Patterson, also known as J-Spitta, a junior Mass Communication’s major from New Orleans, La. has gained support from students, faculty, and alumni with the debut of his song and music video, “Jaguars Go Hard.” “I’ve done a couple of songs for Southern before that have always gone hard so I decided to do a song that focused on Jaguars in general going hard, “ said Patterson. Rapping is something that Patterson has taken an interest in for as long as he can recall and although he made the song “Jaguars Go Hard” just for fun, he didn’t expect the song to get so much feedback. “Students enjoy the song because it has a nice beat, but I’ve gotten more alumni feedback than student feedback because it’s something they wish they would have had when they went to Southern,” said Patterson. Shelton Scales Jr., also known as JScalez, produced the song and Kendal Odom edited the video, which featured Southern University Cheerleaders, Gold-N-Bluez and the Woop Woop Boys. Jonas Vanderbilt, Coordinator of Student Programs and Greek Life, is a graduate of Southern University and choreographed the “Jaguars Go Hard” video. “Justin came to me because of my previous work in setting videos up for production and I helped to codirect his video along with his ideas. I’ve heard a lot of good feedback on it from alumni and people who’ve seen it because it’s gaining a good amount of views on YouTube,“ said Vanderbilt. Chuck Baker, a freshman Mass
love to see the actors perform a mini skit after the exercises are completed. Alex Ward, junior Agricultural Science major from Newellton, La thought the class was a lot of fun. “It gave students the opportunity to bond with fellow students and also have a good time,” said Ward. “I would like to see more classes like these that allow you to learn new things
Courtesry of J-Spitta Communication major from Slidell, La. and wide receiver for the Southern University football team said, “I think the video was great. He did a good job of getting the school involved and constructed it in a creative way by shooting the video in the football stadium. We have made the song our football anthem especially since we are going to the SWAC Championship, so the song is living up to its name.” For some students on campus, the song has given them the school spirit that they have been waiting on. “I actually like the song, it’s something you can dance to. Southern needed a song like that to boost our school’s pride and I think J-Spitta has a lot of school pride,” said Nick Harris a junior History and Civil Engineering major from Monroe. Caline Hartford, a senior Mass Communication major from New Orleans said the song embodies the Jaguars football team. “I like the song because we are Jaguars and we really do go hard. Everything we do we go harder than any other university. I listen to the song every morning and especially on game days so I can go hard at the football game.”
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Slim Shady is Back Known for his hardcore lyricism about his troubled past, Marshall Mathers, also known as Eminem, returns to the rap universe with his new album titled, “The Marshall Mathers LP 2.” Eminem, Dr. Dre, and Rick Rubin, who were the executive producers, handled production for the album. Eminem’s demons are as present as they were on its predecessor released in 2000, “The Marshall Mathers LP,” but instead of being his prey, they have mutated into being his muse. Revenge, resentment, and heartbreak reemerge as heavy voices fueling impassioned, and at times, inappropriately comical lyricism as he raps with rapid speed with an alternation of his tone. The album doesn’t have many features, but those that are included on the album with Eminem are Nate Ruess of the band Fun., and the blazing rapper Kendrick Lamar. In “The Marshall Mathers LP 2,” Eminem revisits previous traumas that he has experienced in the pass, basically scraping the wounds that have yet to heal. Eminem fights himself for how much he hasn’t changed because of the dangers and temptations of fame. In the first track titled, “Bad Guy,” Eminem brings his dark side to the light by using the voice of Matthew Mitchell, Stan’s brother. “Bad Guy” is epic and shows its listeners that Matthew is hatching a revenge plot against Stan.
The second track, “Parking Lot (Skit),” is an animated skit that brings nostalgia from “The Marshall Mathers LP.” It continues the robbery that was first heard in “The Marshall Mathers LP” track titled “Criminal.” “Parking Lot (Skit)” informs the listeners that during the heist first heard in “Criminal,” the getaway driver splits from the scene and the shooter is killed. According to Billboard.com, the third track titled “Rhyme or Reason,” targets Eminem’s father. The track, while sampling “Time of Season,” examines the side effects of the disappearance of his father in a comical yet sincere way. “So yeah dad, let’s walk/ Let’s have us a father and son talk/ But I bet we wouldn’t probably get one block without me knocking your block off/ This is all your fault/ Maybe that’s why I’m so bananas...,” raps Eminem. Throughout the album, Eminem steps into shoes that actually fit and make listeners realize that Eminem is aware of his selfdestructive side. The ninth track titled, “Rap God,” is a six-minute, chorus-less song that features Eminem’s rapid rhymes on reigning rap, which is the underlying theme of “The Marshall Mathers LP 2.” “Rap God” is a stunning display of Eminem’s champion lyricism and technical prowess that is laid in every single verse with brazen homophobia. The twelfth track titled, “The Monster,” features Rihanna as she and Eminem speak on the woes of living under the steaming spotlight. Eminem raps about his haunting
AP /Aftermath Photo This CD cover image released by Aftermath shows “The Marshall Mathers LP2,” by Eminem. (AP Photo/Aftermath)” monster while Rihanna uses her vocal skills to talk about hers. “Love Game” is the heavily anticipated fourteenth track that features the rapper Kendrick Lamar. The track is sampled over the 1965 hit, “Game of Love.”
“Calling it, “The Marshall Mathers LP 2,” obviously I knew that there might be certain expectations. I had to make sure I had the right songs,” said Eminem. “There’s not going to be continuations of every old song on there or anything like that.
In this track, Eminem continues to carry the comical side of the album while also bringing out the comical side of Kendrick Lamar, which most aren’t used to hearing. Eminem closes the album with the sixteenth track, “Evil Twin.” In an interview with Rolling Stone magazine, Eminem spoke on his album.
The close of the album has a strong tone as Eminem proclaims his dominance over the rap game and also embraces the evil side of himself that he introduced to listeners at the start of his almost two decade long career.
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“The way to get her really excited during foreplay is to place your fingertips about an inch above her clitoris on her pubic mound” Spurr said. “Use your index and middle fingers and push gently into this fleshy mound with the pads of your fingertips. Now make small, circular motions on this area keeping your fingertips in contact with her mound. As you’re kissing her and holding her with your other arm this stimulation will send thrills through her clitoral arms – these are below the surface of her labia and are stimulated by touch to this upper part of her pubic mound. Keep making these gentle circles until she can’t take it anymore.” Spurr explains. Foreplay can make a huge difference in the outcome of your sexual experience. For more on Dr. Pam Spurr, visit her website at http://www.drpam.co.uk/index.php and check out her article on http://www. menshealth.co.uk/sex/better/six-stepsto-mind-blowing-foreplay-104748
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which will boost the production of the hormone oxytocin, or otherwise known as the “bonding hormone”. Spurr states that finding the “lust line,” or a line running from the earlobe down the side of the neck in ancient oriental beliefs, or running through the ring finger of the left hand, boosts sensitivity. Spurr said that a guy needs to show gentlemanly consideration. Make sure that the woman is fine and comfortable and don’t look analytical at her when getting undressed, just in case she’s nervous.
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Talking Politics with Ceasar Subjects and Issues: Part One
Turbulence obtaining and keeping healthcare under Affordable Care Act Online The past few weeks were turbulent for President Obama and his administration. It has become clear that the rollout of the Affordable Care Act online, combined with policies coming from it have turned into a massive nightmare for his administration. Policy in theory and its ideals are principally sound, but when it comes to individuals there are more variables that come to light. The more individuals involved the more those variables increase. Complex legislation is filled with both intentional and unintentional errors. Supporters of affordable care or Congress should have been allowed to have a mock sign up to test and indicate any problems that may arise from glitches or other missteps. It appears no one actually thought the process out from start to finish; in some ways, it seems as if it was tabled after being passed and became law. It is disappointing that after three years of its passing it was not given a go or a series of tests. Usually President Obama’s administration has thought things through in anticipation of events to come. They are usually well prepared from problems that arise, this time it leaves them baffled and holding a sandbag containing a hole. That issue gives the Republican Party ammunition for constructing rhetoric for why they were requesting it to be delayed in the first place. According to the Washington Post only 106,000 were able to successfully enroll in new health-insurance plans during the first month of the troubled Internet marketplace under the new health-care law. Although it is far short of the 500,000 projected enrollees the Obama administration had initially projected prior to technical problems once HealthCare.gov had its rocky and unfortunate rollout. There were forecasts of 7 million people enrolling in coverage during open enrollment for the insurance exchanges, which will run through March 31. As we speak those who oppose the healthcare law have made accusations and are holding hearings regarding why some components were not made available by citing political reasons and charging the administration with cutting corners in an effort to meet deadlines. There are many indications that all parties would like to eradicate problems with the website, but newer problems have come out of this. Some healthcare coverage ends, leaving some hanging in the balance uncovered and unprotected in the event of an emergency. The policy is sound, the programs will be great, but they need to perform, as they were intended, if not better. There is a motto often used by me when it comes to incorporating any function of life and technology together, “Technology is fine, if it works…” More campaign finance woes for Louisiana A new installment on investigations into state campaign finance contributions lists nine state officials who received excess contributions since 2006. According to the “Louisiana Purchased” series by NOLA.com, The Times-Picayune and WVUE Fox 8 News, the officials who received excess
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The souTherN digesT contributions span across the political spectrum: Senate President John Alairo, House Speaker Chuck Kleckley, Sen. Yvonne Dorsey-Colomb, Sen. Elbert Gullory, Sen. Eric LaFleur, Sen. Dan Martiny, Sen. J.P. Morrell, former candidate for secretary of state Francis Heitmeier, and Louisiana Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain. While these candidates can face hefty fines under state law, observers say the state’s ethics board is unlikely to prosecute the offenders due to insufficient personnel or legal mandates. Ethics Board Administrator Kathleen Allen says she hasn’t seen a single prosecution for this offense in the 16 years that she’s worked for the board, and noted that the board does not have the authority to randomly audit campaign reports. Judge says Legislature cannot sweep dedicated funds to balance budget A Baton Rouge judge ruled that the Legislature is not allowed to balance the state budget by sweeping dedicated funds into the general fund. According
to District Judge William Morvant, sweeping dedicated funds changes the purpose of the levy from a regulatory fee to a revenues raising levy, thus creating the swept funds as tax levies. Both The Public Service Commission and the Louisiana Probation and Parole Officers Association are suing the state for fund sweeps totaling millions of dollars. Commissioner of Administration Kristy Nichols vowed to appeal and says she’s confident that the ruling will be overturned by the Louisiana Supreme Court. If the ruling stays, however, other agencies that experienced fund sweeps are likely to seek judicial relief. Louisiana Teachers retirement fund earns $1 billion from investments The retirement system that pays benefits to public school teachers, administrators, some school workers and higher education employees saw an increase in its investment earnings last year. The Teachers Retirement System of Louisiana’s assets increased by more than $1 billion thanks to a return of 13.8 percent. The boost increased the system’s total assets to $14.66 billion from $13.5 billion. TRSL Executive Director Maureen Westgard says the increased assets are good for Louisiana’s economy because 90 percent of the benefits paid to retired teachers remains in the state. The only glimmer of bad news was that the state’s unfunded accrued liability - the amount required to pay off all present financial commitments - increased to $11.3 billion from $10.95 billion.
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