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Campus Briefs SOLES 4 SOULS The Alpha Sigma Chapter and Alpha Psi and Alpa Tau Chapter are hosting the Soles 4 Souls shoe drive. Shoe donations can be any size, shape or condition and dropped off in the student union until Feb 6. BLACK HISTORY
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There was an error in the write up titled “Playing to the PressBox” compiled by Alliyah Moore, on page 11 of the November 18, 2014, edition of the Southern Digest. We failed to mention Mr. Lawrence Jackson when compiling the list of bullet points highlighting the bands’ historical lineage. The bulleted list should have read, “Mr. Lawrence Jackson led the SU Human JukeBox from 2006-2014.” His tenure with the band was appropiately deemed “WAR TIME.” Jackson played in SU’s band from 1971 to 1975. He was nicknamed “Crowley” after his hometown in Louisiana. The Digest regrets the error and hopes that Mr. Lawrence Jackson, immediate past Director of Bands, Nathan Haymer, current Director of Bands, as well as supporters and friends of the Southern University Marching Band would accept our acknowledge and correction of this error.
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CTLE welcomes new leadership BY LAQUENCIA PARKER DIGEST NEWS EDITOR
The New Year has introduced new faces in many Southern University leadership positions, one of which being Dr. Vaneshette Henderson, the new Project Director for the Center of Teaching and Learning Excellence. Henderson has an extensive history of educational success, graduating summa cum laude with her Bachelor of Arts in Physics and Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering from a dual-degree program with Xavier University in New Orleans and University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan, in 2003. The following year, Henderson began her employment with Xavier University as the Assistant Dean of Student Academic Success. Henderson received her Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction from Louisiana State University in 2010. The CTLE mission states that the goal of the organization is to provide high quality educational opportunities for all students. The department assists students with the development of course schedules and also manages student retention rates, implementing programs and offering academic improvement opportunities for
students in their first year with the university. Academic advisors for the many different colleges and schools provide a centralized center for all students to receive guidance whether academic or professional. “CTLE is an important part of the registration process,” said Henderson. “I am aware of some of the concerns and student frustrations involving the registration process and schedule adjustments. In my opinion, in order to make any progress with these processes and procedures we must collectively discuss and make changes that will benefit everyone,” finished Henderson. As director, she hopes to implement datadriven and theoretical practices that have proven successful in her past endeavors. As of now, Henderson and the members of the CTLE staff are reviewing the current practices of the department and researching new ways to improve the student support process. “My goal as Project Director is to continue to assist in creating a pathway to prominence, high standards set by our Division of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management leadership.” Henderson stated.
SU System search continues BY LAQUENCIA PARKER DIGEST NEWS EDITOR
The search for the next Southern University System President came to a halt before the new year, as the Board of Supervisors voted 10-4 (with two abstaining members) to postpone the search until January 9. The Faculty Senate felt the original 45 day timeline didn’t provide enough time for a candidate to meet with them, or to discern whether or not they would be a proper fit for the university. With enrollment declines and an expected 25 million dollar budget cut, the impending change of leadership, and change in members, some felt suspending the search was in the benefit of the SU system. “We’re choosing a system presidentnot a secretary. We allocate more time to filling civil service vacancies than the time that would be allotted to this process,” said Faculty Senate VicePresident Albert Samuels, in favor of the suspension. According to Nola.com Board Member Samuel Tolbert said, “We should appoint an Interim President immediately and put our focus on searching for the three chancellors we are going to need pretty soon,” during a board meeting in January. In the October 17, 2014 Board of Supervisors meeting, Chairwoman Bridget Dinvaut announced that the committee would search for both a new System President, and Chancellors of the Baton Rouge Agricultural Center, Law Center and campus. The November 28 meeting approved the search committee’s proposed budget and the delay of any actions by the committee until January 9 of 2015. The search committee requested that the Board of Supervisors allocate a budget of about 38,000 dollars to fund the search. Among these expenses would be an allotted
5,000 dollars for committee member travel, another 5,000 for “hospitality” and 3,000 to visit the employers of applicants. Former Southern System President and current board member Dr. Leon Tarver will be serving as Chairperson for 2015. Tarver is also a part of the search committee and in favor of postponing the search, but also believes the committee should be restructured to include a more diverse group. “I think the entire Southern community deserves a right to participate.” said Tarver. Five new members were appointed to the System Board of Supervisors by state Governor Bobby Jindal, replacing former Board Members Darren Mire, Bridget Dinvaut, Myron Lawson, Murphy Bell and Walter Dumas, whose terms ended on December 31, 2014. New members include Donald Ray Henry of Donaldsonville, District 2, Curman Gaines, of Alexandria, District 5, Dr. Rani Whitfield, also known as the “Hip-Hop Doc,” of Baton Rouge District 6, Richard Hilliard, of Shreveport, and Patrick Magee, of Lafayette, District 3. There has been a total of three nominees for the position of System President, including the president of the SU Alumni Federation, Preston Castille. Castille stated that he had no intention of applying for the position. However, other nominees consist of the Langston University president Kent Smith, a Southern alumnus, and professor of Urban Education Chance Lewis, from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. The only official applicant for the position so far has been professor of Management and International Business Ethics Kamal Dean Parhizgar, at Texas A&M International University in Laredo, Texas.
Editor’s Welcome LAUREN JOHNSON
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My fellow readers: Welcome to the Spring 2015 semester. My name is Lauren Johnson, a Baton Rouge Native. I was hired as a Digest staff writer, advanced to managing editor, and now I have the esteemed pleasure to serve as Editor-In-Chief of the Southern Digest. My hope is to enlighten you with the happenings on our campus, and be a strong voice for the student body. I want to speak for the people who are afraid to speak and validate truth from the lies. The student media staff has vowed to work tediously to investigate and report meaningful
topics and deliver accurate news. We are here to bring you life, entertainment and inform you about what happening on our campus. I love Southern University and it is my duty and pleasure to serve you as the voice and I mean the loudest voice of the student body. I would like all students, alumni, faculty or staff to feel more than welcomed to stop by the Office of Student Media in room 1064 of Harris Hall. We are looking forward to the great semester ahead. Editor-In- Chief Lauren Johnson
SU Human Jukebox shines bright at the 2015 Honda Battle of the Bands
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The Southern University Marching Band attended the 2015 Honda Battle of the Bands on Saturday, January 24 at 3 p.m. in the Georgia Dome located in Atlanta, GA. There were a total of eight HBCU marching bands that showcased their precision drills. In return, each band received a 20,000 dollar check and a trophy for their participation. Director of Bands, Naythan Haymer and Vice-
Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Enrollment Management Brandon K. Dumas accepted the trophy and check on behalf of The Human Jukebox Marching Band. Former SU Director of Bands Lawrence Jackson was honored and given the opportunity to be a “Special Director” during the Mass Band Performance. The Human Jukebox returned to Baton Rouge on Sunday Morning.
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Jaguars take first road win in Alabama BY FELIX CUNNINGHAM III DIGEST SPORTS EDITOR
The Southern University Men’s Basketball Team traveled to Alabama to face a powerhouse in the Southwestern Athletic Conference, Alabama A&M and with bringing their defense, Southern rallied against them and won 65-58 on Saturday. Head Coach Roman Banks wanted to play at their pace and put the ball in their court instead of run amuck. On their first road win, Southern combatted in a nervous comeback from the Bulldogs near four minutes of the game with a one-point deficit after a layup from Raikya Battle. Southern glided from a seven-point win due to the defense at the last possible second. Elated at the men’s defense, Banks said, “Our defense can be pretty greedy at times but we were able to stop them in transition and we forced them to slow down and play against our defense.” In the first half, Southern was up by ten points (41-31) to continue a possible double-digit lead. In this half, Southern had 51 percent for offensive and kept the ball rolling into the net. However in the second half, Southern was not consistent on dropping the bomb into the net by only attributing 5-20 and 25 percent rating. Banks continued to acknowledge the fact that their opposition played a well-fought battle. “They played well,” said Banks, “They kept coming at us and coming at us. We knew it was an emotional game
for them. We thought when we were up by ten, we were going to try and push it on out but they came right back.” In this game, senior power forward Joel Hopkins stormed out of the gate and clocked in 19 points to be the game high in which he was 5 for 5 for shooting and 9 of 10 at free throw range. Banks spoke on the how much of a crucial role Hopkins is on the court. “Joel is a guy that doesn’t get plays run for him,” he said, “This team depends on him to be a defensive player and he leads us in hustle plays. He’s also a very good offensive rebounder.” Behind him, junior guard, Adrian Rogers, was next in line at dropping 12 points on the board. For Alabama A&M a 6-5 dual role guard/forward, Ladarius Tabb, went 9-18 at the post and 3-8 for the three point shot to accost for 23 points. As troubling as he was to attain more points than Southern’s high point shooters, Southern prevailed. Southern generously captivated on the Bulldogs foul trouble as they were 24 for 30 at the free throw line and evasively captured the charity points. Southern is briefly under the number one in the conference, Alabama State (10-5, 6-0) and above Texas Southern as they vy for a position as the number one seed in the SWAC. There will be more updates from the Alabama State vs. Southern game on our website www.southerndigest.com. Visit the website for more updates on the two colossal teams as they edge to atop another.
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Lady Jags: vie for the top spot against bulldogs Lady Jag look to secure the number one spot BY FELIX CUNNINGHAM III DIGEST SPORTS EDITOR
For the Southern University Women’s Basketball Team, it is one down and one to go as they swept Alabama A&M 77-55 on Saturday and travel to reach the placement of number one. The only problem is there shall be trials as senior power forward, said Jasmine Jefferson. “The Alabama trip is always a hard trip, said Jefferson.” She continued with, “We’re trying to jump back into first place. We’ll need some help, but we are focused on winning two straight.” With holding second place in the Southwestern Athletic Conference, Southern abruptly found their winning stride to overcome Texas Southern (8-9, 5-1) who places first in the conference. Their plan is to sweep the two teams in Alabama in which the next team Alabama State (8-8, 4-2) places third in the SWAC. The combination of efficient defense and offense has kept Southern ahead of their competition. In their payout which totals their fourth straight win for Southern, this makes their winning margin increase to 21 points for each game they won. Southern (7-10, 5-2) is only a half game behind Texas Southern and a way to climb into the number one spot. Freshman guard, Briana Green, led the team
Senior power forward, Jasmine Jefferson, readies in rotation determined to sink the free throw at F.G. Clark Activity Center earlier in the season. Jefferson has been a major catalyst in the Jaguars quest for SWAC dominance.
with 16 points, senior guard, Kendra Coleman and junior guard, Britney Washington scored 14 points a piece, along with defensive leader Jefferson had 13 points and a game-high of nine rebounds. Southern’s Head Coach Sandy Pugh was elated on the sign of offensive efficiency for Southern was 53 percent from the field and 2-8 beyond the arc. Pugh discussed her acute dismay about the 3-point shot to the average seven made three point shots in the winning stretch. “I’ve never been a fan of the 3-point shot,” said Pugh. “To me if you live by the three, you die by the three. I don’t like looking at the stat sheet and seeing 3 for 20 or 2 for 15. To me this means we could have taken shots with a higher percentage.” Pugh concludes with that she would rather a shot be taken in the post to Green or “Jas” rather than focus on three-pointers because this is their specialty. In the game winning streaks, Jefferson averaged 13.3 points and Green averaged 14.3 points. Green expressed her boosted level of confidence due to their updated play style. “I feel very confident,” said Green. “Just because I am a freshman, that doesn’t mean anything. I can come in and provide for my team when they need me. We have an inside presence with me and Jas and every post player that comes off of the bench.” There will be more updates from the Alabama State versus Southern game on our website www. southerndigest.com. Visit the website for more updates on the two colossal teams as they edge to atop another.
Quinn named to SBN Sports HBCU All American team
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PITTSBURGH -- Southern University junior Willie Quinn added another honor to his growing career ledger as one of the most dynamic football players in the country. Quinn, a 5-5 wide receiver and return specialist, was named to the 2014 SBN Sports Black College All-American Team Wednesday by American Urban Radio Networks. The Miami native led Southern with 892 receiving yards on 62 catches. Quinn added five TD receptions to his 2014 stats to go along with one passing TD and three TD as a return specialist (2 punt return, 1 kick return). Quinn was also named to the 2014 AllSWAC team as a wide receiver and return specialist and earned All-conference honors from College Sports Madness and Bowtorow.com. Alcorn State received the 2014 SBN Sports Jake Gaither National Championship Trophy. The Braves placed four players on the
team including quarterback John Gibbs Jr., tight end Jordan Payne, offensive lineman Isaac Sampson and defensive back Devon Francois. North Carolina A&T State University was also represented by four players including runningback Tarik Cohen, offensive linemen Ronald Canty and William Ray Robinson III and defensive back Donald Mattocks. Sampson and two other players; defensive lineman Anthony Bass of Tennessee State University and Norfolk State University linebacker Lynden Trail, were also members of the 2013 SBN Sports Black College All-American Team. Individually, Alcorn State quarterback John Gibbs Jr. was chosen the “SBN Sports Doug Williams Offensive Player of the Year,” South Carolina State University defensive lineman Javon Hargrave “SBN Sports Mel Blount Defensive Player of the Year” and Grambling State University Head Coach Broderick Fobbs is the “SBN Sports Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year.”
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HBCU Mergers - A Fight the Nation Can’t Afford to Lose BY JARRETT CARTER HBCU DIGEST
Regents of the University System of Georgia this morning approved a plan to merge Georgia State University with Georgia Perimeter College, a move that will create a campus of more than 30,000 students on campuses throughout downtown and suburban Atlanta, and will enhance the resources and mission of what will soon be the state’s little brother to big brother University of Georgia. If the regents can do it with two predominantly white institutions, it’s only a matter of time before it happens with one or more historically black universities in Georgia. After all, merging black colleges has been a popular talking point in the state in recent years, and will only be expedited after this race-neutral exercise in higher education efficiency management. Around the country, mergers are a hot topic for all kinds of schools, regardless of race and mission. They are presented by legislators as a way to save taxpayer money, strengthen research and educational opportunities, and to increase visibility
in a hyper-competitive rush for student enrollment. But beneath the surface, it is part of a far more dangerous plan to divide the haves and have nots, from institutional and demographic perspectives. What we all have missed, opponents and supporters of HBCUs alike, is that threats against HBCUs are threats against the fabric of America’s future. If there are but a handful of colleges and universities able and willing to educate swelling populations of Blacks and Hispanics, reducing that handful will not make Ivy League and predominantly white colleges suddenly racially tolerant. It won’t make underserved and poor communities of color disappear, and it won’t raise their chances of improvement through stronger secondary schools, better health care, or increased jobs. Reducing capacity at, or eliminating HBCUs will only expedite the growth of a healthy American apartheid, one that will be the full result of a nation that loves to claim diversity, but rarely does anything to advance the full measure of its possibility. Supporting black colleges enables black communities to create and thrive for themselves. HBCUs, by
being the single largest hubs of education, employment, and community development in many of the cities where they are stationed, slow the tyranny of non-black power within their gates. With them, more black people are better trained and positioned to create and hold more jobs, buy more houses and cars, pay more taxes, and have more babies who will be, statistically, more likely to follow the lineage of professional success. This doomsday prospect is not a result all white people being racist, or all black people being apathetic; it’s a result of just enough people on both sides of the ignorance coin doing enough to place black colleges in an awful predicament of fighting for students, fighting for more money, fighting off merger, and fighting against stereotypes on both sides. There is a case to be made for HBCUs merging with two-year community colleges, but it only addresses one element of the critical challenges facing black colleges from angles of public support. From an operational standpoint, forcing a rush of enrollment to HBCUs would require upgrades in facilities, investments in infrastructure and staff, and
adjustment in mission. The closest example to this approach is Tennessee State University, which as the most successful HBCU-PWI merger to date, still requires hefty investment from the state to reach its full potential as a research intensive university with a public mission rooted in genuine effort to reverse engineer the effects of generational racism and Jim Crow policy. But even this kind of merger doesn’t address the larger issue faced by many public HBCUs - the matter of program duplication and mission infringement. States like Georgia, Florida, Louisiana and Maryland have suffered greatly from programs of interest originally offered at HBCUs being duplicated at PWIs. This effort, which has wasted trillions in taxpayer dollars and irreparably harmed HBCU enrollment and appeal, is among the most critical issues faced by black colleges today. And when white legislators are able to pinpoint a similar program between black and white colleges, the discussions of merger or closure for the HBCU program are easier to make and publicly sell to voters and supporters.
than $18 million in six years. The funding disparities for black colleges were enough for the NCAA to grant several HBCUs special grants to assist in academic development and preparation. Coppin State University, Jackson State University, Tennessee State University and Norfolk State University piloted the Limited-Resource Institutions Grant Program in December 2012, and each has reported positive gains with the $300,000 annual payout to support tutoring and mentoring support, learning technology on-campus and on road trips, precollege academic development seminars and the hiring of additional staff for academic support. But Southern University System President Ronald Mason says the uphill fight for athletic parity is becoming more difficult with a lack of state support. “The impact of budget cuts and staff reductions have taken a toll across the board,” Mason says. “Also, the growing ‘big money’ culture within the NCAA makes it difficult for limited resource schools like HBCUs to stay in the game.” Southern’s 2013 total revenues totaled $9.3 million for the 2013-14 academic year, about $5 million less than the ten-year median revenue average for all Football Championship Series schools, a category which includes schools in the SWAC and Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference. According to Dr. Broussard, the effort to field competitive teams, which breeds success with ticket sales, television rights, concessions and other selfgenerated revenue sources, often conflicts with the academic objectives of the NCAA, and the mission of HBCUs. “Southern’s graduation success rate is at 60 percent, while the university is at 30 percent. We’re retaining 90 percent of our athletes, while the university is at 60. Our athletes’ average GPAs are higher, and our commencement marshall will be a football player for the second straight year. But even with our success, its a matter of how the NCAA has forced low-resource institutions to not only play catch-up, but to ratchet
up to a standard that can easily be met by school with more funds to develop academic support.” “When we were first notified (about the postseason sanctions), I don’t think anyone felt like it was unmerited. There wasn’t a sense of injustice. This time around, when staff from the NCAA indicates tells us we’ve done significant work and deserve to be rewarded for our progress, when we’ve turned the ship around, we expected some of the sanctions to be lifted based on direct feedback from the committee.” According to Dr. Broussard, Southern staff has worked diligently to rectify and
confirm student athlete eligibility records to meet NCAA APR standards. Those standards, which will change to stricter guidelines this academic year, are often counterintuitive for institutions like Southern, which face financial challenges in securing systems and personnel for strong compliance operations. The NCAA banned 15 men’s and women’s HBCU teams from postseason competition this year because of APR violations, a culture that may be spurred by problems similar to those at Southern. “Its interesting to think how many of
State Cuts, NCAA Big Business Put Southern Athletics in Crosshairs BY JARRETT CARTER HBCU DIGEST
One year ago, Calvin Godfrey was a standout forward for the Southern University men’s basketball program. He led the Jaguars in points (13.1), rebounds (8.8), blocked shots (1.6) per game, and field goal percentage (55.6 percent). He was named ‘Newcomer of the Year’ and a member of the SWAC all-conference first team, and appeared to have found a permanent home after several transfers between Division I and community colleges around the country. Today, the senior averages four points and just under four rebounds per game for the University of Memphis, a school which will likely be the final stop of his college career. But Godfrey wasn’t alone in his latest trip; he, along with eight other Southern athletes were granted transfers after the NCAA ruled the university ineligible for post-season competition in all sports. “I’m convinced that we would not have lost those athletes if we weren’t facing the postseason ban,” says Southern Athletic Director William Broussard. The ban, a result of the NCAA requesting supplemental and amended paperwork on student academic progress data tracing back to 2003, has placed Jaguars sports in between a familiar rock and a hard place for historically black colleges; a place where changing policy on academic performance clashes with bloating exposure and revenue opportunities for larger, more resourced schools. For public, Division I HBCUs like Southern, the task is made harder by continuing cuts in state higher education appropriations. In Louisiana, the cuts have been drastic - $459 million since 2008, according to one study. Grambling State University, Southern’s in-state rival, made national headlines after football players boycotted a game over slow administrative response to glaring financial needs in operations and facility management. State appropriations to GSU have dropped more
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those cases are because there’s a struggle not only to get students eligible, but to keep them eligible,” he says. “Is it creating an environment where ADs may feel like they have to do things along the way just to maintain... not that anyone is looking to break rules or neglect standards, but because they are under pressure to respond to those standards becoming more challenging.” The NCAA is currently investigating 20 Division I schools for possible academic fraud, including Oklahoma
State University, which last year avoided an APR postseason ban through an expired clause on two-year APR scores 930 and above which helped many larger institutions avoid bans in several sports. For Dr. Broussard and Southern, both commended by the NCAA for the work in rectifying records and eligibility clearance over the last two years, frustration is beginning to set in for how rules differ for schools with fewer resources. “We have enough to maintain, but its not enough to get
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right. We were asked to review records back from 2003. When you have that small a staff having to do historic research plus maintain current assignments, its challenging. It is extremely challenging to correct errors not only in existing data, but in reporting systems, software, things that help you collect and recall accurate data.” “When none of the terms are different, it shows how close they think we are based on the lack of adjustment to the sanctions.
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Selma: “Amazing” BY MELINDA DUPAS
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As one of most impeccable and outstanding films of 2015, “Selma” centers on the racism and oppression of African Americans in the mid 1960’s in the city of Selma, Alabama. The film focuses on Dr. Martin Luther King and the formation of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference as they fought for blacks to have the right to vote in the state. With stellar performances by Oprah Winfrey, Carmen Ejogo, Lorraine Toussaint and David Oyelowo as Dr. King. The gist of the movie is on King’s apprehensiveness about going to Selma to help the local citizens and their struggle to vote. The film also goes into great detail on Coretta Scott King and Dr. King’s life as a married couple, as he leads a double life as a family man and civil rights leader. Major characters featured President Lyndon B. Johnson, who remained
stagnant on helping Dr. King and through his spitefulness resulted in Dr. King’s trip to Selma. Through hatred, oppression, and strict laws forced upon the African American community, citizens joined King in several march attempts to Montgomery, AL. Viewers of the film may be apprehensive to watching the film, as one scene focuses heavily on the day of bloody Sunday, as thousands of King’s supporters marched from Selma to Montgomery only to be met by the State Troopers and be beaten half to death, with batons, riffles and exasperated by gas. Violence is also a huge part of the film, as many deaths occurred as a result of anyone being associated with Dr. King. Memorable deaths include Jimmie Lee Jackson, and the Reverend James Reed. A history lesson is also on hand as viewers get an inside look into the government of Alabama the Governor at that time, George Wallace.
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Overall, viewers will feel a sense of various emotions as they watch the movie. There will be times of laughter, tears, and sighs of relief as African Americans seal their fate in Selma with a powerful speech from Dr. King and the liberation
of the president. The age recommendation for this movie is 12 and up. Overall the movie rating gets four stars which also includes mild language and tone. Viewer discretion is advised.
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MYRLIE EVERS-WILLIAMS (1933) Myrlie Evers-Williams is an African American activist who married Medgar Evers, Mississippi’s field secretary for the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). After her husband was shot to death by a white supremacist in 1963, Evers-Williams pushed for her husband’s killer to be convicted for murder and. Finally achieving justice in the 1990’s, she was named the Chairperson of the NAACP Board of Directors in 1995, and worked to restore the image of the organization.
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It’s 2015 Jaguars! Time to whip your body into shape. Southern University’s Health and Wellness Department had this in mind when they presented the “Jaguars Get Fit Weight Loss Challenge” to the SU community. The Horace Moody Sr. Intramural Sports Complex continues to provide the perfect environment for students to participate in the various challenges that have been planned. The event began Monday, January 12 with the theme of “Make A Fitness Wish,” where students were given the opportunity to partake in events such as circuit training, kickboxing, and boot camp. These events were combined with cardio and technique to force an effective workout that doesn’t require much effort, but challenges the body to keep up. In conjunction with each event, health assessments were offered, including height, weight, BMI, and cholesterol and glucose screenings. The following day, “ Bodies N Motion” and “ Weight lifting” were offered in order to allow students to sample classes that would be offered throughout the semester. These classes included Zumba instructed by LaTonya Rounds, Hip Hop and contemporary dance taught by Prentice Garrett and Body N Motion taught by Nena Verrett-Gipson. After students had the opportunity to get a feel of the various classes, the ultimate weight lifting challenge began. Participants visited multiple stations, striving for the highest scores in squats, bench press, incline bench pressing, and dead lifts. Following the circuit exercises, dodge ball teams were formed which consisted of faculty, staff, and students. As the week progressed, a sport that is
cherished by many on this campus took center stage, “Balling Out.” Contestants began with a brief basketball free throw contest, followed by an over and under relay. Students also formed teams to engage in an intense 3-point shoot out game. On the final day, Thursday, participants were introduced to “The Jaguar Combine.” This course required stamina and all around fitness in order to be completed. The course began with a slight warm up exercise, followed by to push-ups, sit-ups, and tire flips. Following the tire flip exercise was a cardio workout which consisted of bike, tread mill, sited bike, and ellipticals. After an array of other exercises, the participant who excelled in the most events was rewarded with a grand prize. “The intensity was off the scales; if I do this on a daily basis I’ll be slim-fine in a matter of months,” said Ajana McKey, a 20 year old criminal justice major from Lake Charles. Supervisors and heads of the department were delighted with the turn out and results students saw in themselves. These people aimed to cater to the health needs and well being of each student on SUBR’s campus. “Our goal is to improve and maintain the quality of campus life and the college community,” said Nena Verrett-Gipson, Fitness and Wellness Coordinator. “Although this is important, our ultimate goal is to increase the number of enrolled students who complete their course of study and graduate with new healthier habits,” finished Verrett-Gipson. For more information regarding Jags Get Fit contact Shirley Wade at Shirley_Wade@ subr.edu.
Let your pride shine BY LAVARIUS COTTON
ARTS & ENTERTAIMENT EDITOR
Many people are unaware of the plethora of issues that Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender (L.G.B.T) people face in rural America. On Friday, January 23, in the Moot Courtroom of the Southern University Law Center, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, in partnership with The National Center for Lesbian Rights, The True Colors Fund, and the Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) hosted The National LGBT Rural Summit. The event was to simply communicate the recurring issues that affect the daily lives of LGBT and their families, which are part of every single geographic region in this country, including rural communities and small towns. This summit is part of a campaign called #RuralPride. This campaign aims to raise visibility of the LGBT people in rural communities, elevate the work that is being done in these areas, and ensure that
all people have access to the resources they need to their regardless of where they live. Throughout this series, different boards or panels pinpointed many issues that hit home with many in the LGBT rural community which many aren’t aware of. Major topics that were discussed included: LGBT Health Disparities, Faith, Family, and Community partnerships, and LGBT Youth Empowerment. Many people of the LGBT community typically are shunned from practicing their beliefs and religion because of the rules and regulations of their churches. Recently, many churches have established initiatives to embrace the culture of the LGBT community. One major church Baton Rouge is the Metropolitan Community Church , pastored by Reverend Keith Mozingo, which is a church that accepts all religions or beliefs from Baptist to Atheists. Another major church is the Unitarian Church of Baton Rouge, pastored by Reverend Nathan Ryan. The belief of Unitarian Universalism is that religion is a matter of individual experience,
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and that, therefore, only the individual can decide what to “believe.” An issue that the nation is blind to is the fact that people of the LGBT community are discriminated against when acquiring about healthcare. For instance, couples of the same sex have restrictions when it comes to patient care and visitation rights, whereas a heterosexual couple may not have restrictions. These issues were pinpointed by Sharon Barreca, the volunteer Education Ambassador of the LGBT Aging Center; Norah Delubery, Director of the Center for Faith Based and Neighborhood Partnerships; and Britney Morse, the Accountant for the Louisiana Health and Rehabilitaion. These people worked wholly to extend healthcare to the many people who were rejected in the LGBT community, both young and old. People usually misunderstand the adversity the people of the LGBT community must overcome in their daily lives. This adversity typically begins while individuals are young. As LGBT youth, the stress of “coming out,” getting approval, and gaining
support is enough to make a person crack under pressure. This stress in turn leads to homeless youth who are trying to escape from their personal oppressions. Youth members of the LGBT community conveyed their own stories of oppression, and their thoughts and concerns regarding the rise of homelessness and how majority of them are LGBT. This topic was discussed by a panel which included Dylan Waquespack, the Advocacy and Outreach Coordinator for the Louisiana Progress and the secretary of the Board of Directors of the Louisiana Trans Advocates; Myeshia Webb, the President of the Gay- Straight Alliance here at Southern University; and Austin Wenat, a student at Nicholls State University. With more summits and #RuralPride programs, the goal of improving the living conditions of the rural LGBT community will be achieved. To join the campaign visit www.NCLRights.org/RuralPride and show your #RuralPride.
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Welcome to the Colored Section I
t’s been nearly 500 years since the first slave ship sailed away from Africa. Our ancestors were abducted and unaware that the life they once knew would be annihilated before their very eyes. Thence leaving their offspring and the generations that followed to reap the consequences of possessing the slightest amount of self-knowledge. Now, nearly 500 years later in 2015, African-Americans, collectively, are completely unaware of their truths. Our lives are a collective struggle. Black people are a people; no one stands alone. I scribe the
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struggle here in the Colored Section. I scribe the truths, the defeats, the triumphs, the misconceptions, and the solutions. For
those of you who have waited for indoctrination from an appointed, intellectual peer, welcome. If you have yet to feel in your soul that the (black) life you live is missing something, I will be here when you are ready. For those of you who will be offended by these beliefs, know that no article written under the Colored Section is to harm or frighten my kindred. I am willed by love and passion to uplift my people. I have arrived to reach your soul, alarm your consciousness, and potentially be a guide in your awakening. I look forward to connecting to and through you.
Spring 2015 Semester: “Back at it” “Back to liiife, back to realityyy. Back to the here and now,” upon returning to Southern, I’m sure we’ve all thought about a version of this Soul II Soul lyric. We’ve abruptly approached our third week back at SU and it’s a constant reminder that the holidays are over and it’s time to get back to work! Being that it’s a new semester, there should be a sense of change and development taking place. We’ve progressed and hopefully passed our prior classes and are ready to successfully complete this semester, so that we can be on our way to graduation. How can you make this semester different than the last? Every semester is the same right? The process normally goes like this: (1) Plan to achieve a 4.0 and have an active role on campus, (2) Decide that you worked really hard the previous semester and deserve a couple nights at Xhale, Allure, Vibes… basically any social outing, (3) You want to prep for the perfect “Spring Break bod”, (4) You realize that you’re juggling so many things at once and feel overwhelmed, (5) You begin to feel discouraged, but still press through, because Sallie Mae won’t feel sorry for you, (6) You’re inching toward the end of the semester and feel encouraged, life’s
1. So ... will we ever get another live Mascot #WHYTHECAGESTILLTHERE 2. Tired of getting booted off WI-Fi? #CONNECTMEPLEASE 3. Will refunds be on time this semester? #DELAYEDSHOPPING 4. Will the pot holes on campus ever be fixed? #MORENEWTIRES 5. When will campus police stay at the checkpoints all night? #IDONTFEELSAFE 6. Who gets their school refund and are broke 2 days later? #TEMPORARYBALLING 7. Who feels bad for SU Athletes who can’t go to the postseason?#WHO’SFAULTISIT 8. Will we ever have a permanent chancellor? #WHATALONGSEARCH 9. Is there really a campus beautication plan? #MORETREESPLEASE
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woes don’t matter, because you need to pass. And well, C’s make degrees if all else fails. (7) You’re so overwhelmed, but by the Grace of God the semester is over and you’ve yet to check your Banner so all is still well. This doesn’t have to be your normal semester routine; make an effort to create a balance in your life. Jaimee Ratliff, a blogger at the Huffington Post has listed 15 creative ways to be happier. Here’s a couple that can easily help to create a steadier and up-beat vibe during the semester. Slow down and enjoy the little
moments. We get so caught up in the big events of our semester whether they be keeping up with deadlines, getting a job, applying to graduate schools/internships, getting into nursing school, etc. Take time to enjoy the process. You can’t cheat the hustle; it knows exactly how hard you’ve worked. When you want something, you work toward it and watch your hard work manifest. There’s no need to create negative energy, what is meant for you, is for you. Assess your circle of friends. In reality, we all know a lot of people at the most basic level, but when it comes to friendships we put people into categories. There are “social media” friends, “smile and wave” friends, “study group” friends, “social outing” friends, “we cool, but aren’t there yet” friends, and then there’s “your clique”. Learn to distinguish who people are in your life. We tend to add so much unnecessary negativity and drama into our lives, just because we expect people to be who they can’t or don’t know how to be. You can get the rest of the prompts here at this link: http://www. huffingtonpost.com/jaimee-ratliff/15-waysto-be-happier-in-_b_6293816.html
10. Are you tired of seeing too much “ugly” on “Pretty Wednesday?” #STAYINSIDE
19. Is natural hair for everyone? #NO #PERM
11. When will people realize that all colors don’t match? #STOPBYTHEMIRROR
21. You still smoking? #DON’TYOUSEETHECOMMERCIALS 22. Who spent their book voucher on over priced clothes?#ASHAME
13. Have you missed over (3) days of class? #PREFAILING
23. Is your teacher actually showing for class this semester? #BOOKSCOSTTOOMUCH
15. Are you tired of the attitudes on campus? Good Customer Service? #IPAYYOU #SMILEPLEASE
SPEAKOUT What is your advice to incoming freshmen on having a successful semester?
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MARCUS COLEMAN DEAN OF STUDENTS
“ Focus on their priorities: attending class, studying, COLEMAN servicing the campus community, and being active in campus organizations.”
AKAI SMITH EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO THE VICE CHANCELLOR FOR STUDENT AFFAIRS & ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT/ NPHC ADVISOR
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“Because being an incoming freshman at an HBCU is such a life changing experience, it is detrimental to their success that they learn to use recourses available to them. Take advantage of C.T.L.E and all scholarship opportunities.
JA’EL GORDON COORDINATOR OF STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
“Remember that this opportunity is specifically “your” GORDON experience. Make sure you’re staying involved and keeping the connections you’ve made with your peers, student leaders, and staff who can help you. Remember that the Office of Student Life is always here for you with open arms to give you the best “student” experience.”
20. Is “THOT” the new “HOT” #SIDECHICK
12. When will ladies stop abusing bundles? #NOTYOURSANYWAY
14. Will they ever keep the bathrooms clean and stocked with tissue and paper towels? #IHAVETOWIPETOO
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24. Can SUPD put down the pen? #NOTICKETS #MOREPARKING
TAMARA MONTGOMERY DIRECTOR SU CAREER SERVICES CENTER
“Freshman students MONTGOMERY must attend classes, learn the material and schedule specific times to study. Students must pay attention in class and prepare in advance for exams and tests to ensure a successful semester.”
25. Do you read the DIGEST WEEKLY? #FOLLOWTHEDIGEST
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16. Will your declining balance last until May? #MYSWIPESDONTGET TIRED
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17. Have you made your deferred payment yet? #SEEYALATER 18. Are you still walking 1,000 miles to get to Mayberry? #HAVEYOUSEENDUNN?
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“ Learning study skills and time management; also utilizing university resources”