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Students are urged to take advantage of the several other computer labs dispersed throughout the SUBR The John B. Cade library remains closed to students campus. after nearly two inches of water covered all four floors The Union Computer Lab is open Monday through due to a water pipe rupture during inclement weather on Thursday from 8 am until 10 pm. On Fridays, the lab January 18. opens at 8 am but closes at 5 pm.

Monday marked the re-opening of the library with The Mini Computer Lab located on the first floor of limited services being provided through the student the Student Center is open Monday through Thursday center on the first floor. from 7:30 am until midnight. On Fridays, the lab will Seven computers, a printer, a copy machine and a be open from 7:30 am until 5 pm. On Saturdays, the lab typewriter, for those students needing to complete will be open from 1pm until 5pm. Sundays, the lab can graduation applications have been moved to the first floor be used between the hours of 2pm and midnight. of the library to accommodate The T.T. Allain computer lab is students’ needs. also open and available for students Guarantee Restoration Services to use Monday through Thursday has been working to clean up the from 8 am until 10 pm. On Fridays, damage and debris so they can the lab can be utilized from 8 am then begin to replace the carpet until 5 pm. On Sundays, the T.T. that had to be removed due to the Allain lab can be used from 2 pm flooding. until 10 pm.

Dean of Libraries, Emma The Java City Coffee Shop will Bradford Perry, has been working be open Monday through Thursday - Emma Bradford Perry, SU Dean of Libraries tirelessly with contractors to get from 8 am until 3 pm as contractors the library fully functioning. work to make progress in the “We’re only here because of the students. We’re here restoration of the entire library. to serve you all and to give you all the best service we The library displacement has affected the productivity possibly can,” stated Perry. of a number of students. “I spent a lot of time doing In addition to all carpet being removed, water covered homework there, or if I didn’t have anything to do, I some computers and tables, calling for a thorough drying found time to go there and be productive, study, or hang out of the building and a proper cleaning. out with friends there,” Chase Poole, Nursing major and “We are working as hard as we possibly can with the Morgan City native shares. contractors to get it open as soon as we possibly can,” The library was used for more than typical school Perry admitted. work. “Since we don’t have the open care cells, that’s Dean Perry states that the same library services are a problem. An organization that I’m a part of, we kind being offered, just in a compact setting. of use the library as our central zone for meeting each Students can access databases and resources off other, so we’ve been impacted by that as well,” junior campus in the event that they are needed by visiting Mass Communications major from Memphis, Tennessee, www.lib.subr.edu.

Krista Tolbert confides.

An update was released Friday via email, informing With contractors hard at work, all accessory rooms and students that “limited computer, printing and copying floors will remain closed until further notice. services are available” on the first floor in the Student

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WHAT’S HAPPENING INTRAMURAL COMPLEX The intramural complex presents “5-on-Five” in the recreational center. Register until February 2 at 5PM. Males and females allowed.

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MY SISTER’S KEEPER (MSK) MSK is currently accepting online applications. Apply by clicking the link in MSK’s Instagram account (@msk_subr) or email msksouthernu@gmail.com for more information.

SU SYSTEM SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES The SUS Foundation invites all current and prospective students to apply for scholarship awards through February 1, 2018. Contact Robert Easly at robert_easly@sus. edu for more information.

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SU TRACK AND FIELD .Friday, February 2 the Track and Field team will be partaking in the Bayou Bengal against LSU. The time is TBA.

JAGUAR BASKETBALL The Jaguars will be facing Grambling University in a double header in Grambling, LA on Saturday, February 3 at 3PM and 5:30PM. Monday, February 5 the Jaguars will be heading to Jackson, Miss for a double header. The women play at 5PM, and the men play at 8PM on ESPNU.

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WOMEN’S TENNIS Saturday, February 3 the SU women’s tennis team will be heading to Houston, TX to face off against the University of Houston at 10AM.

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Dark Skin brings Death, Beauty and Inspiration in India

Slowly But Surely: The Queens of Capitol Hill

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From Katherine Blanco to Michelle Obama, the United States has always had a rich history of powerful women being both the backbone of our government, and the heart and soul of our country.

With the swearing in of Minnesota Senator, Tina Smith, on January 3, the count of women in the U.S. Senate has risen to a record breaking, 22.

The truth of the matter is that the United States, the leader of innovation and equality in the free world, is behind the curve when it comes to female presence in its governing bodies.

For every state, there are two senators.

Between Congress and the House of Representatives, there are 100 senators currently occupying Capitol Hill. That means that only 22 percent of the Senate is composed of women, a staggering number considering how women in America outnumber men by over 4 million.

In a country where we pride ourselves on being a role model for countries with significantly lower standards for women’s rights, these numbers show just how much more work must be done to achieve fair representation for all, especially in politics.

Baton Rouge only recently received its first female mayor-president, Sharon WestonBroome, who is actively advocating for the women of Baton Rouge.

“Sometimes, I have felt underestimated,” Broome admits. “Because let’s face it— politics, for the most part, has been pretty much a male-dominated environment. And while there are certainly men who accept women as leaders, there are still some who wonder if a woman can govern effectively [. . .].”

In the workplace, women trail behind men, both in respect and numbers.

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major, Kiyana Givens, spoke of the gender inequality, stating, “Men know that we are equal and that we can do anything that they can do, and this is just another example of that.”

Givens, like many young women born around the turn of the century, is very aware of women’s rights, or the lack thereof, in this country.

On the other hand, the voice of dissatisfaction is also profound in many of the young women on Southern’s campus.

“I feel as if it’s harder for women to obtain a government position. They look at us as though we are weaker, fragile, and less capable of doing anything that a man can do,” Destiny Burl, a 20-year old early education major commented on the fact that only roughly 25 percent of the senators to ever serve in the senate have been women.

While many media outlets infer that women are satisfied with the progress being made in the country, it is imperative for people to realize that they are well aware of the advantage of their male counterparts, and are not complacent.

“Tammy Duckworth will be the first woman to serve in the Senate and give birth during the same timespan. Maybe we need to make it easier for women to know they can run for office,” Dr. Toadvine, an English professor at Southern University suggested.

If we are to correct the lack of female representation in our government, then the first step, as Dr. Toadvine alluded to, will be to make capable female candidates more aware that they have the opportunity to run, and win, high ranking political offices.

Times are changing in this country, and in this world, faster than ever before. For this reason, this country needs every capable man and woman working together to maintain and improve this country we all love.

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In March 2016, in Tamil Nadu, a southern state in India, a young couple was violently beaten in the streets, killing the husband in the process. The beating was the result of the man, V. Sankar, marrying his wife, Kausalya Sankar, who was of a higher caste.

Kausalya received numerous threats and warnings from her family about marrying Sankar, but she refused to leave him. Unfortunately, this led to Sankar’s murder, known as a ‘honor killing’, where death is brought to those who bring shame to their family.

As a widow, Kausalya uses her story to fight back against the caste system and speak for those who are misfortunate because of it.

While caste in India is determined by genealogy, it is common knowledge that the lower the caste, the darker the skin.

This makes lighter skin extremely sought after, as a refuge for a higher placement in society. It is quite similar to the unspoken racial class system in America.

The Dalit, known as “the untouchables”, are the lowest class and the darkest skin tone in India. Many Dalit, like Sankar, have suffered because of their status in life.

Southern University student 19-yearold, civil engineering major, Orisamola Richardson, expresses her thoughts on the matter saying, “Prejudice is all over the world, and that’s just another example. Similar things happen to black people in America, so I’m not surprised it’s happening in other places. I think it needs to be changed. . .”

Many others believe in this change as

well.

The Dalit Panthers, who were inspired by the Black Panthers in the United States, have fought for the rights of Dalits in India.

Namdeo Dhasal and J.V. Pawar birthed this movement in the 70’s. Their organization has paved the way for many Dalits to receive better education, the rights to vote, and political justice.

Netflix has a documentary entailing this culture titled Daughters of Destiny that details the journey of Dalit girls from various ages, who received a better education to help them and their families escape poverty.

However, there is still much work to be done, like in the media for example. In Indian media, photographers Bharadwaj Sundar and Naresh Nil have launched photo shoots depicting divinities from Hindu mythology with dark skin. They call it ‘Dark is Divine’ and use these images to promote love and acceptance for those with darker skin.

Two Southern University Computer Science majors, both natives to India, voiced their opinions on beauty and how it should change.

22-year-old Kruthi Meghana shares, “A few times I have thought ‘why am I not lighter’? Typical Indians do judge by color and they want the lighter color.

In my opinion, we should start believing in ourselves. Self-confidence is more important…you need to believe in yourself, color doesn’t matter. Everyone is beautiful.”

Sirisha Alla, 25, added, “In India, we get good matches if we have lighter skin.

But I think it should not be about beauty or color. Whatever talent we have, that is what makes us who we are.”

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No Offense, No Problem: Defense holds against Alcorn, keeps Jags atop the SWAC

BY DEVIN HADRICK

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After a 77-62 victory against the Lady Bulldogs of Alabama A&M last Monday in the F.G. Clark Activity Center, the Southern University Lady Jaguars women’s basketball team (8-9, 7-1 SWAC) found themselves in another SWAC matchup against the Alcorn State Lady Braves (9-10, 5-3 SWAC).

The Lady Jags started Saturday’s game against the fourth ranked Braves a few steps slower than usual. Unlike their typical fast paced style of play on both sides of the ball, the team struggled to defend Alcorn’s shooting from beyond the arch, converting 2-3 (67%) of their three pointers to start the game.

With the clock at the 4:32 mark midway through the first quarter, the Lady Braves held a slight lead of 6-8. Southern failed to convert any three-pointers and went 50 percent in field goals (3-6). After finding themselves playing from behind, Southern was able to gain their first lead of the game after scoring 10 points in the paint and capitalizing on free throw attempts.

Senior forward, Briana Green, and senior guard, Samantha Duncan, accumulated most of the points inside the paint and turnovers on defense. The Braves would not be out done, keeping the game within reach by outscoring Southern in points off second chances and fast breaks.

After a physical performance from both teams, Southern led the Braves 30-27 at the end of the first half.

Defense seemed to be the Lady Jags’ main focus in the second half

Senior guard Briana Green drives to score a basket against Alcorn State’s Briana Tolliver on Saturday, January 27 inside the SU Minidome.

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of play. They were able to stop the Lady Braves on 4 consecutive possessions in the beginning of the second half. Southern pulled out to a 13 point lead with a score of 50-37 towards the end of the third quarter before Alcorn began to cut down the margin.

The Braves were able to score eight unanswered points while only allowing Southern to score four points down the stretch, making the score 54-45 with 5:50 left in the fourth quarter. However, the Lady Jags were able to draw enough fouls to enter the bonus, where they were able to score 6-7 (86%) shots

from the free throw line.

Alcorn’s defense refused to go down without a fight. With under thirty seconds left, Southern led by only 6 points. But after a back and forth defensive slugfest, the Lady Jags prevailed against Alcorn 6356, improving their record to 9-9.

Southern finished the game going 21-55 (38%) on field goals and 2-12 (17%) in three pointers while grabbing 29 total rebounds (15 on offense and 14 on defense).

They capitalized off of Alcorn’s 26 turnovers by scoring 23 points.

“We played very lackadaisical at times,” commented Green after a

game she was limited to ten points and five assists. She went on to say, “At times we played real careless with the ball and our defense was horrendous. But that’s something we need to correct looking forward going into hostile environments like Grambling and Jackson.”

When Duncan was asked about Southern’s rocky performance, she expressed, “We have to pick up our slack on defense.”

The main ingredient to the Lady Jaguars being able to lead the SWAC with a formidable 8-1 conference record is their ability to cook up and dish out defense until they ruin the appetites of opponents. Southern is ranked amongst the top five when it comes to scoring defense, perimeter defense, defensive rebounding, and steals. Duncan added, “That’s all we practice is defense, because that’s what win games, not offense.”

Head Coach Sandy Pugh pointed out during the postgame press conference that one of the reasons why Southern played very sloppy against the press was due to the lack of concentration at half court.

She closed her interview by saying, “You can’t play hard when you feel like it, I felt that we got a little winded and discouraged at times and we let that over take us.”

When the clock hit zero, even through turmoil, the Lady Jags wound up victorious yet again. The road does not get any easier from here. The defenders of the gold and blue will travel north to take on arch rival Grambling State this weekend.

Super Bowl LII Preview: The Patriot Reign or the Flight of the Eagles

BY DEBRANDIN BROWN

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The Super Bowl is perhaps the greatest sporting spectacle that this world has seen since the days of Roman gladiators and the first Olympics. It showcases some of the greatest football players on Earth going head to head for three hours on a nationally televised platform with no holds barred.

In this year’s matchup, we have no other than the Golden Boy himself, Tom Brady and his New England Patriots squaring off against the upstart Philadelphia Eagles and their sensational backup quarterback, Nick Foles.

On one hand, you have the Patriots, making their eighth ‘annual’ appearance in the Super Bowl with Tom Brady as their starting quarterback.

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A Den Defended: Jaguars defeat Alcorn State, extend home winning success

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Coming off of a three-game winning streak following a 62-61 victory over Alabama A&M, senior big man Jared Sam and the Southern University Jaguars men’s basketball team (8-13, 4-4 SWAC) looked to continue their recent dominant stretch of play last Saturday at the F.G. Clark Activity Center against a Alcorn State Braves team (7-14, 3-5 SWAC) that had been struggling to find an identity on both sides of the ball this season.

The Jags entered this week of conference play ranked sixth, despite dropping four of their first five conference games. A victory would bump them up one spot, moving them to fifth place.

To start the game, the Jags continued to showcase their strong defensive capabilities, holding the Braves offense to just 8-30 (27%) from the field. Southern had to hike the comeback trail early, but they leaned on Canadian-native senior forward Emanuel Shepherd and eventually came from behind

Returning Freshman Forward, Mubashar Ali goes in for a lay up against an Alcorn State defender on January 27, in the F.G. Clark Activity Center.

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to take a 24-22 lead going into the half.

Southern’s free throw woes continued to be an eye sore as they shot a mediocre 5-10 (50%) in the first half. Outside of that, the

first twenty minutes of hoops were highlighted by nearly mistake-free basketball for the Jaguars.

Unlike the last few games where leads were blown and opportunity for opponents were plentiful, the

Sophomore Guard, Jamar Sandifer drives hard to the basket for a lay up against Alcorn State University January 27 in the F.G. Clark Activity Center (Caleb Penn/DIGEST)

Jags had (metaphorically) put their foot on Alcorn’s throat and kept it there, as they overpowered the Braves in a flurry of three-point shooting.

Once the Jaguars’ shots began to

fall during the second half of play, the team could not be contained.

Junior guard Eddie Reese sparked the match after hitting two triples

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history of the game of football. Playing in his 15th NFL season, a 40-year old Brady came into the 2017-18 season to prove that he could get it done one more time. On the cusp of possibly winning his third league MVP, many could argue that the future Hall of Famer has nothing left to prove.

On the other hand, we have Nick Foles and the Philadelphia Eagles, who are vying for respect from their NFL peers and their first Lombardi Trophy after two fruitless attempts at immortality, the most recent one in 2004 against Tom Brady and the Patriots.

Philadelphia is a team that for all intents and purposes is not supposed to be playing in this game. Their opening day starting quarterback, Carson Wentz, who was an MVP-caliber player in his own right this season, was lost to an ACL injury in what was ultimately a meaningless win over the Los Angeles Rams in Week 14. Any other team would have rolled over and let their season die after such a drastic blow to their team. Showing patent Philadelphia heart however, the Eagles have defied expectations and have become a worthy adversary to Tom Brady and his Patriots behind stellar quarterback play from Nick Foles, possibly one of the most underrated quarterbacks in the league.

In speaking with some students of Southern University, there were many differing opinions on the game and what it would give. When asked what he expected from the matchup, freshman engineering major Devin Raby had this to say in

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reference to the Eagles: “I enjoy them every year and usually the team I want to win ends up winning. Hopefully the Eagles take this one home.”

On the other hand however, there are also those who aren’t buying the Eagles chances of being able to keep up with Brady and his Patriots. Speaking with freshman english major, Eric Snowden, he had this to say about the Eagles chances of beating the Patriots: “You can never doubt Brady. It’ll be interesting to see if a backup quarterback can dethrone him.” Like Snowden, many are skeptical of the Eagles chances to beat New England. This fact alone however, indicates just how much excitement is being generated to see if the seemingly impossible can be done.

The Super Bowl has a certain mystique about it that makes everything prior to it seem just a bit smaller. On paper, the Patriots have a better team in every statistical category, and the Eagles are undermatched and undermanned at almost every position on the field. However, when those two teams take the field on Super Bowl Sunday, they will do so as equals.

There are no MVPs, no torn ACLs, and no excuses when kickoff happens. In games like these, nothing is guaranteed to either side. Both have their own reasons to win, and both will have an opportunity at sports immortality. But in this moment, there can only be one champion. The question posed, is, “Who wants it more?”

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early in the second half. Southern soon went on a hot streak from behind the three point line. The end total was an incredible 6-14 (43%) shooting performance from deep.

The Jags defense created stop after stop as the offense continued scoring on numerous fast break points throughout the evening. Outscoring the Braves 37-26 after the first half, the Jags never trailed after halftime. The Jags finished the game on an 8-0 run to defeat the Alcorn State Braves 61-49 for their fourth straight win.

As he had done all season for the Jags, Jared Sam continued to produce as the Jags proceeded to build a lead in the second half. He would finish the game with yet another double-double, scoring 13 points and securing 15 rebounds.

After the game, Sam had this to say about his performance: “That’s my job out there: to go and rebound the ball. Coach challenged me to go out there and get a double-double, which I did.”

Sam, who had entered the game as the fifth leading scorer in the conference, also had this to say about how his squads play these last few games: “I’ve seen us grow a lot these last couple of games. Sometimes we looked lackadaisical, but it feels like everyone is locked in now.”

Talking to Head Coach Morris Scott after the game, he said that he feels as though his guys are finally figuring it out and that they are “learning how to finish out games”.

After finishing their longest homestand of the season undefeated, the Southern Jaguars improved their record to 9-13 for the season.

Home field advantage allowed eight of those wins to be in the team’s favor. With four home games left, this team could finish with 12 home wins for the second time in three seasons, a remarkable testament to the impact of the fans, staff, students, and all of those who behold the blue and gold.

The other side of the coin reveals a 1-12 record for the Jags on the road. In order to remain contenders come March, Southern must develop into road warriors in February. Their first test comes Saturday, February 3, as Southern will head off to Grambling, LA to face off against the Grambling State Tigers.

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The Professional Development and Leadership Institute is a conference intended to develop students’ professional and leadership skills. The two-day event is organized by the Career Services Center in partnership with local and national companies. Students who attend this event will have an experience that will empower them to reach their full potential.

Conference Activities • Panel discussions with corporate recruiters, human resource managers, alumni, and senior leaders • Professional development workshops on career related topics • Seminar sessions on dining etiquette, resume writing, attire, credit, and banking • Networking opportunities • Interview preparation for summer internship opportunities To register for this special 2 day event, complete the online registration at www.subr.edu/careerservices and click on the Professional Development and Leadership Institute tab.

Contact the Career Services Center for additional information at 225-771-2200.

Registration is Mandatory Participating students must attend Both Days (Friday and Saturday).

No Exceptions Space is Limited.

12:00 PM-6:00 PM, Friday, February 2nd (Dress: Business Attire-Suit Up for Success) 8:00 AM-12:00 PM, Saturday, February 3rd (Dress: Business Casual Attire)

Attention-The Registration Deadline has been extended to Wednesday, January 31, 2018 “Preparing Students for the Workforce”

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“Just Walk Out:” Amazon’s Supermarket With No Checkouts

BY ALEXIS FINDLEY

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On January 22, 2018, Amazon opened a supermarket in Seattle with no checkout operators or self-service checkout machines.

The supermarket is a regular convenience store with a twist, shopping with no physical checkout. The goal is to prevent long lines and create a more stress-free environment when grocery shopping.

The exclusive shop is run mostly by hundreds of mounted cameras and electronic sensors to track and identify each customer and the items they select.

According to BBC, weight sensors are located on the shelves and indicate if an item has been taken or put back. Also, some items can carry a visual dot code to help identify them using the cameras.

Originally set to open in early 2017, there was an unexpected delay due to issues with the complexity of the technology.

This supermarket will give customers the opportunity to walk into the business, shop for what they need, and leave without having

This undated image provided by Amazon shows an Amazon Go store in Seattle. More than a year after it introduced the concept, Amazon is opening its artificial intelligence-powered Amazon Go store in downtown Seattle on Monday, Jan. 22, 2018. (Amazon via AP)

to wait in long lines to make a purchase.

When entering the store, shoppers are required to scan a QR code on their smartphones with the Amazon Go app which allows the sensors to notify who entered the store and then begins to create an electronic receipt on the app.

There are infrared ceiling cameras that have been trained to differentiate between customers as they move around the store, even the people that have similar appearances.

Finally, when you are done shopping, you can walk out of the store and your card will be charged with your purchase total and an electronic receipt will be sent to your phone through the Amazon Go app.

Alexzandra Greene, sophomore criminal justice major, native to Oakland, California stated, “I think that the Amazon supermarket is a great idea and a faster way to shop.” She also hopes that they decide to create more stores around the United States.

The downside of this supermarket being

run by technology is the limited amount of jobs there will be. There are only associates who help customers, stockers, and staff that are in the kitchen who prepare salads and sandwiches.

Freshman Biology major, Tahara Trimble, native to New Orleans, Louisiana stated that she doesn’t like the idea of a “just walk out” store because, “Even though it is a faster See AMAZON page 10

To Netflix or Not to Netflix: Misconceptions with Mo’Nique

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Since the start of her career, Mo’Nique has been a pillar of black, female success in the movie industry. From movies to stand-up, Mo’Nique has transversed every area of comedy that a female comedian could ever hope to cross. So when it came time for her to cash in on what has been an amazing career and get a comedian’s right-of-passage in the form of her own Netflix special, to say that a major payday could be expected was an understatement. Sadly for Mo’Nique, the streaming company had other plans.

The likes of Dave Chappelle, Kevin Hart, and Katt Williams have all had multiple Netflix specials that have led to what many

might perceive as obscenely rich paydays.

Dave Chappelle, for example, has banked $20 million for each of his 2017 specials.

So when you see the comedy greats raking in this much revenue for their specials, it is not out of the realms of rational thought that Mo’Nique, a comedy legend in her own right, should be making at least a portion of what Kevin Hart and Katt Williams are making.

The offer of $500,000 that she received however, was substantially less than what any of the aforementioned comedians have made, including fellow female comic, Amy Schumer, who was paid an excess of $13 million for her latest Netflix special.

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Black Lightning Strikes Twice

The Ascension of the Black Superhero

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In recent years, black superheroes have become a staple in many popular tv series and movies. Some of the more prominent ones include Luke Cage and the Black Panther, to name a couple.

The latest superhero to join the fraternity of modern black superheroes is Black Lightning, also known as Jefferson Pierce.

Many say that Black Lightning draws comparisons to the early2000s show of a similar nature, Static Shock.

However, since its pilot episode aired, it has become abundantly clear that Black Lightning has both the storyline and characters to tell a classic tale.

Unlike many other superhero shows of today, Black Lightning is a socially conscious show with a majority black cast, unlike anything that the CW network has put out to date. Where most of the shows on CW feature a socially awkward 20-something being exposed to unforeseen circumstances and being thrust into the role of a hero, Black Lightning features a middle-aged Jefferson Pierce, who is also a high school principal. Jefferson’s only focus is making a difference in the lives of the people and children in his community.

Plot aside, the superb acting of Cress Williams as Black Lightning has given so much life to the character of Black Lightning that the actual character arcs have become a bigger focal point of the story than the actual superhero nature of the show, and for many fans, this is a breath of fresh air.

Speaking with freshman mass communication major from New Orleans, Louisiana, Coby Robertson, he spoke of the new generation of black superheroes and what they represent to the African-American community as a whole.

“The ascension of black heroes can subconsciously remind us of the black activists or political figures that genuinely brought/ bring change to the world. I mean, they obviously can’t fly or have super strength, but they have a great mind and put it to great use.”

In regards to Black Lightning, this is particularly true. The alter ego of Black Lightning isn’t a billionaire philanthropist or a Norse god with a magic hammer; he is an educator of the youth whose only goal is to make a difference in the lives of his people and the children in his community.

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Bruno Mars has a magical night at Grammys, winning 6 for 6

BY MESFIN FEKADU AP MUSIC WRITER

NEW YORK (AP) — Bruno Mars owned the Grammys with his R&B-inspired album “24K Magic,” winning all six awards he was nominated for at a show where hip-hop was expected to have a historical night.

Jay-Z, the leading nominee with eight, walked away empty handed Sunday — a year after his wife lost album of the year to Adele, causing fans and peers to criticize the Recording Academy for not properly rewarding Beyonce’s bold “Lemonade” project.

And though Kendrick Lamar won five awards, he lost in the top categories, marking another year where rappers were restricted to

wins in the rap categories, instead of earning coveted prizes like album of the year.

Mars picked up album of the year for “24K Magic,” record of the year for the title track, and song of the year — shared with seven cowriters — for the No. 1 hit, “That’s What I Like.”

Jay-Z and Lamar could have become the first rapper to win song or record of the year, and the third rap-based act to win album of the year.

But Mars’ win still marked some growth for the Academy: His is one of the few R&B albums to win the top prize. He dedicated his win to songwriters who have made history in R&B music, including Babyface, Teddy Riley, Jimmy Jam and Terry

Lewis.

Lamar’s wins at Madison Square Garden in New York City included best rap album, best rap song, best rap performance, best rap/ sung performance and best music video. He has a career total of 12 Grammys.

Lamar also won with his performance: He kicked off the Grammys with a powerful and poignant performance featuring video screens displaying a waving American flag behind him, as background dancers dressed as army soldiers marched and moved behind him. At one point, Lamar’s background dancers, dressed in red, were shot down as he rapped See BRUNO MARS page 10

Bruno Mars poses in the press room with his awards for best R&B album, record of the year, album of the year, best engineered album, nonclassical, for “24K Magic,” and song of the year, best R&B performance and best R&B song, for “That’s What I Like” at the 60th annual Grammy Awards at Madison Square Garden on Sunday, Jan. 28, 2018, in New York.

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Khalid, from left, Logic, and Alessia Cara perform “1-800-273-8255” as they are accompanied on stage with individuals affected by suicide at the 60th annual Grammy Awards at Madison Square Garden on Sunday, Jan. 28, 2018, in New York. (Photo by Matt Sayles/Invision/AP)

lyrics, later coming back to life as fire burst to end the six-minute performance.

But the night’s top performer was Kesha, who was passionate and striking onstage with the help of powerful women behind her, including the Resistance Revival Chorus, Cyndi Lauper, Camila Cabello, Julia Michaels, Andra Day and Bebe Rexha. Dressed in white, they won over the audience while singing Kesha’s “Praying” and hugged at the song’s end as some audience members cried, including Hailee Steinfeld.

Kesha , who earned her first pair of Grammy nominations this year, has been in a legal war with former producer and mentor Dr. Luke. Janelle Monae introduced the performance with strong words.

“We come in peace but we mean business. To those who would dare

try to silence us, we offer two words: Time’s Up,” Monae said. “It’s not just going on in Hollywood. It’s not just going on in Washington. It’s here in our industry, too.”

Before the performance, Maren Morris, Eric Church and Brothers Osborne performed an emotional rendition of Eric Clapton’s “Tears In Heaven” — written after his son died — in honor of the 58 people who died at the Route 91 Harvest Festival in Las Vegas last year. The names of victims were displayed behind them as they performed.

The performances were two of the show’s serious moments.

Dozens of artists and music industry players also sported white roses in support of the Time’s Up and #MeToo movements against sexual abuse and harassment.

“Black is beautiful, hate is ugly,” rapper Logic said onstage after

Taking to Instagram to air her frustrations, Mo’Nique had this to say: “Hey my loves, I am asking that you stand with me and boycott Netflix for gender bias and colour bias.”

While it is unclear whether racial or gender bias was the cause of such a lowball offer, the general consensus that has since been confirmed

by Mo’Nique is that while they were aware of Mo’Nique’s legendary status, they didn’t believe that they could generate as much money from her special as they did with Schumer’s, despite the relatively equal levels of commercial success both comics have had in the past year.

In speaking with some Southern University students, you can get the sense that there was a divide on the issue of Mo’Nique and what she was attempting to bring attention to. Jeremiah Cornelius, a senior Mass Communications major

performing the suicide prevention anthem “1-800-273-8255.” The performance, with best new artist winner Alessia Cara and Khalid, included a group of suicide attempt and loss survivors selected by the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.

Sting’s performance was somewhat political as he sang his 1987 song, “Englishman in New York,” which includes the lyrics, “Oh, I’m an alien, I’m a legal alien, I’m an Englishman in New York.”

Chris Stapleton paid tribute to Tom Petty with Emmylou Harris and also won three awards, including best country album, best country song and best country solo performance.

“We always try to make great records ... and I guess this is a testament to that,” Stapleton said.

Little Big Town, who beautifully sang their Taylor Swift-penned No. 1 hit “Better Man,” won best country duo/group performance with the song.

Others who shined onstage included Lady Gaga, who won over the audience with a rousing performance of the songs “Joanne” and “Million Reasons”; Sam Smith gave a powerful performance of the song “Pray”; and Pink was a vocal powerhouse while she sang “Wild Hearts Can’t Be Broken.”

During the pre-telecast, The Rolling Stones picked up their third career Grammy — for best traditional blues album for “Blue & Lonesome” — while Ed Sheeran won best pop vocal album. Emmy and Golden Globe winner Childish Gambino, who picked up best traditional R&B performance, gave a smooth and sultry performance

from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, shared his opinion about Mo’Nique wanting more money from the streaming giant, “If I was in Mo’Nique’s shoes, I would raise some questions too. I think it is healthy what she is doing. I do feel that her approach could be tweaked a little to be more effective.”

In regard to her approach, it seems to be a popular consensus that she could be going about her fight in different ways, but her fight is still one that many believe that she should continue to work towards.

On the other hand, there are those who feel that the comedian is simply trying to make something out of nothing, and that maybe Netflix is correct in its assumption that she just isn’t marketable.

Mass Communication major from New Iberia, LA, Olajajuan George, a 21-year old junior

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of “Terrified” in all-white featuring screeching high notes. Gambino was joined by young singer-actor, JD McCrary, who matched his vocals and sings on the original track.

The show, hosted by James Corden, also featured some comedy. Hillary Clinton , John Legend, Cher, Snoop Dogg, Cardi B, and DJ Khaled won over the audience in a skit when reading lines from Michael Wolff’s book, “Fire and Fury: Inside the Trump White House.” Corden said the book could compete for the best spoken world album Grammy next year.

“That’s the one,” Corden said in the video after Clinton, a 1997 spoken word Grammy winner, spoke. It earned a rousing applause from the crowd.

Dave Chappelle, who was part of Lamar’s opening performance, won best comedy album during the televised show.

“I am honored to win an award, finally, and I wanted to thank everyone at Netflix, at ‘Saturday Night Live,’ at ‘The Chappelle Show,’” he said.

Puppies were passed to the losers of best comedy album, including Jerry Seinfeld, Sarah Silverman and Jim Gaffigan.

Posthumous Grammys were awarded to actress Carrie Fisher, singer Leonard Cohen and engineer Tom Coyne, who worked on Mars’ “24K Magic” album.

Double winners included Jason Isbell, Justin Hurwitz and CeCe Winans.

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stated, “She needs to get over it. She’s pulling the race card to get attention.”

Whether in agreement with this sentiment or not, the fact still stands that there are numerous women and African-Americans with their own Netflix specials that have been paid more than fairly for their services.

By that logic, it isn’t unfathomable that perhaps Mo’Nique just isn’t the draw that she thinks she is. At the same time, however, questions must eventually be asked about sexism in the entertainment industry.

Maybe Mo’Nique doesn’t deserve $13 million for a Netflix special, or maybe she does. But where there is smoke, there is more than likely a smoking gun.

way to shop, it limits the amount of jobs for people to have, and [she doesn’t] like that.”

Amazon has yet to state if they will be opening more ‘Go’ stores, but they have recognized the efficiency of this new technology.

The technology used in the Go store is not expected to be in the Whole Food supermarkets that Amazon bought last year due to its extensive size and number of products it sells.

The differences between the Amazon supermarket and other supermarkets are the sizes of the building, no individual pieces of

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fruit being sold, and items that vary in weight or size. Similar items such as salads all weigh and cost the same amount so that the computers know exactly what the customer picked up.

They also offer ready-to-cook meal kits, people can grab these on their way home and cook a dinner for two in approximately thirty minutes. BBC stated that Brian Olsavsky, Amazon chief financial officer “recently hinted that rivals should expect more Amazon shops in the months and years ahead.”

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qualities more prevalently seen in revolutionaries than a vigilante. As Robertson alluded to, the greatest thing about characters like Black Lightning is that their biggest fights aren’t on the streets fighting crime, but in the community and in schools bringing change to the lives of the next generation.

On a similar note, Damion Daniels, a freshman engineering major from Baton Rouge, spoke about what black superheroes mean to the culture and specifically, how Black Lightning is different from other heroes.

“When you think about heroes, you think about dudes in capes saving cats from trees. Not a middle-aged principal keeping the streets safe from drugs, which is basically what Black Lightning is. He has redefined what it means to be a hero, and if the cable companies do it right, I think that he could really change how we view superheroes as a whole.”

As Daniels alluded to, Black Lightning has become a symbol to many as to what black superheroes could potentially be in coming years. Not only is his story relatable to many in the black community, but what he stands for from a cultural standpoint has become unprecedented in its own right.

While it is still unclear as to whether or not Black Lightning can continue to impress the masses as it has done so far, the impact of the story and the message it is attempting to bring is noteworthy in and of itself.

With the ascension of black heroes in pop culture, there is always the risk of selling out the values of the people in order to make a great show.

Artistic works such as the Black Panther, Black Lightning, and Luke Cage, however, have shown that the gritty truths of the black culture can successfully be incorporated into the larger spectrum of cinematic art without losing what makes it a part of the culture in the first place.

While the story of Black Lightning has yet to be fully told, what the character is meant to represent is enough to make anyone want to root for its success.

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I should have known that after spending five hours in the financial aid line my freshman year, there is no way I could have possibly thought things were going to change.

There I was, new to SU, and new to the disaster they were trying to pass off as ‘Financial Aid’. Yeah right! I was only there because I kept getting emails saying that I hadn’t finished registration.

Well, fast forward five hours later and there I am being told that the emails “just take a while to stop coming”, and that I basically wasted my time. Oh, and you better believe it was said with an

BY NAJERI EVANS

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Feminism is defined as, “the advocacy of women’s rights on the basis of the equality of the sexes.” The thin line that separates feminism from white feminism is exclusivity. Feminism, in theory, is a movement for equality of all women. However, the lack of intersectionality that white feminism demonstrates seems to be not only indicative of social hierarchy in America, but of how the oppressed often times are oppressors themselves.

White feminism is the push for white women’s equality to men, which is often non-inclusive of women of color, disabled women,

attitude.

I mean I stood there for hours for absolutely no reason, and there wasn’t even a system in place to help determine whose turn it was, so plenty of people had gotten ahead of and behind me.

Fast forward a few years, and I suppose things have slightly improved thanks to this QLess app, but only if you just so happen to be standing where our fabulous, new but never working, LONI network allows you to connect.

Speaking of which, I’m expecting a $167 refund for my cable and internet fee since I haven’t been receiving internet... anywhere. None. Nada. Rien. So, they can run me that in addition to that $48 energy surcharge fee

‘cause there’s no Wifi so I haven’t been plugging up a single thing.

I take cash, check, and refund deposits in case anyone was wondering.

As if internet troubles weren’t enough, I bet your classes were purged too, huh? Even though you registered in the fall, paid on time, and triple-checked with every single department. Even though you were probably placed on the “do not purge” list. I guess the wifi must’ve been interrupting the connection in the registrar’s office, too. No worries, we in the dorms can relate, y’all. Now classes are all full and closed.That completely defeated the purpose of registering ahead of time, right?

May as well have chosen to stand

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trans women, etc. The problem, and the solution, is that white feminism will never succeed on its own.

There is strength in numbers, and the white feminists movement with failure to fight for ALL women will leave the group fighting for equality long before they are able to achieve it. True equality requires sacrifice. In order for feminism to succeed, the idea of white feminism must be eradicated, and egos must be set aside in order to focus on the goal at large.

Historically, blacks in America have had to fight more than any other group on the path to equality, which still has not been

entirely reached. However, the considerably effective fight for civil rights provides excellent framework on how minority groups can implement positive change for themselves.

The systematic existence of social hierarchy and class in America is embedded in the very concept of white feminism. From the top down, society operates as: white male, white female, black male, black female. To put it into perspective, the white feminist capitalizes off of minority women’s struggles to increase advocacy, all while ignoring and excluding them from the same equality they hope to gain.

Simply, white feminism is

in line with the early semester rush of students.

The one thing I just cannot explain, though, is why we are still walking PAPER from building to building. We are literally going from one office to another bringing documents to individuals sitting in front of computers.

Dude, I could’ve emailed you and saved 20 minutes, my leave-out, and a trip. It is 2018 and technology is entirely too advanced for us to be killing all these trees and calories.

But that’s just my opinion. No pressure to change, have decent customer service, or join the rest of us in the 21st century.

anti-feminist, manipulative, and discriminatory by practice.

Feminism is inclusive of all kinds of women, from prostitutes to Ivanka Trump. A true feminist is embodied by the person who believes women are equal to men, period. Regardless of lifestyle choice, ideals, or physical appearance, a feminist believes all women deserve equal opportunities as men, and that the discrimination women face is greater than the differences they have. Sacrificial of their egos for a greater cause, a feminist can be white, but the one who claims to be a white feminist is no feminist at all.

Fredo Santana: Drug Abuse In The Black Community

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On January 19th, 2018, 27-year-old Derrick Coleman, better known by his stage name, Fredo Santana, passed away from kidney disease.

Coleman is just one of many young, aspiring musicians to see their time on Earth come to an abrupt end because of excessive drug use, specifically the use of ‘lean’ and other dangerous foreign substances.

The fact of the matter is that there is no reason why anyone should be dying of kidney disease in their twenties, yet the number of fatalities attributed to drugs for the past couple of years warrants a discussion at the least..

For starters, the issue of mental health in the older black

community is one that is often scoffed at as though it holds no meaning in black households.

The sad truth is that we live in a generation where it is not okay to be seen as weak, mentally or otherwise.

This mindset has blocked out the truth from the black community, and the truth is that a large majority of the younger generation of African-Americans are hurting. They are in pain that many just cannot fathom unless they have actually gone through it.

The sad part about this fact is that it has become an accepted reality that we have to hold our pain in and allow the world to hit us as hard as it can because no one is going to care anyway. That thought process, however, could

not be further from the truth.

We are living in a world today where being soft and showing your heart denotes weakness .

If you are a minority, then this has always been the case. So to stave off these negative feelings and emotions going through our minds, we self medicate until we can’t feel that hurt anymore.

This harmful way of thinking has led to dozens of suicides and suicide attempts because of the idea that it is better to die in strength than to live in weakness.

This is a mentality that must stop, for the sake of our kids and the sake of our future.

In the times we live in now, we can no longer afford to simply disregard the cries for help that we hear coming from our youth.

The fact is that if we don’t care

for our own young and be there for them when they are feeling empty, then who will be there for them?

Like Derrick Coleman, there are going to be many more young African Americans that are going to share the same fate, whether intentionally or otherwise. But right now, we can make the conscious decision to be there for each other, to listen to one another, and to show one another that feeling doesn’t make you weak; feeling makes you human.

That is the message we must send to our youth, to our parents, and to our elders. We must lead the march in support of mental health awareness and eradicate the plague that drugs have brought into our communities, once and for all.

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Question: This week marks the beginning of Black History Month. What tradition are you looking forward to most?

CEDRIC FRANKLIN JR. MARKETING FRESHMAN BATON ROUGE

“I’m looking forward to learning our heritage and culture.

Furthermore, I would like to enrich my FRANKLIN my knowledge of the ‘American Dream’ and what it means to be black in our society.”

AMBER BURKS BUSINESS MANAGEMENT SENIOR DELHI, LA

“I’m looking forward to the traditional black BURKS history programs paying homage to our strong leaders and renowned authors.”

CAMERON ROLLE FINANCE FRESHMAN BATON ROUGE

“The one tradition that I am looking forward to most is ROLLE watching the Black History Special on BET.”

RYAN HAUGHTON JR. MECHANICAL ENGINEERING FRESHMAN NEW ORLEANS

HAUGHTON channels.”

“Watching all of the historically black movies as I switch between TV

CAMERON SMITH CRIMINAL JUSTICE SOPHOMORE HOUSTON, TX.

“The traditions I am looking forward to the most are SMITH movies, tv specials, and events. We should also watch documentaries about our history as black people.”

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