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Tuesday, January 28, 2020

SPORTS

OPINION

Remembering Thrift Hall

Jaguars Win 4 Straight: Beat ASU

A&E

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NEWS

WHAT’S INSIDE

www.southerndigest.com The Reemergence of Hayden

Deferred Payment Gone, What Now: More Financial Aid Woes

Importatnce of Networking

Aurelaeshia Bowie

The Southern Digest

Students returned to Southern University for the Spring 2020 semester greeted by predictably long lines, delays, and continued confusion stemming from Southern University’s Financial Aid process.

The issue is due to a combination of factors that include a lack of manpower, a lack of internal communication and organization from different departments on campus, and a lack of communication and understanding by the students. This, along with both faculty and students being unaccustomed to the new “consolidated banner” system, ensured that this semester’s registration period was especially hectic.

However, Executive Director of the Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships, Dr. K. Michael Francois, is however committed to improving the process and ensuring a smooth transition to campus life and a smooth matriculation through Southern University, “[The Financial Aid Office] is working to make sure that students know how much aid they receive, how much money is owed to the university, to ensure that [the students] can just focus on getting excellent grades.”

Toward that goal, Dr. Francois explained in an interview that the Financial Aid Office is not the absolute authority at Southern University when it comes to billing information. The Business Office is in charge of the money transactions between students and institute. Thus, the office is in charge of issuing balances, dispersing refunds, and was the office that handled deferred payments prior to their cancelation.

The Office of Financial Aid is solely in charge of scholarships, grants, and federal

Keenon Glover

The Southern Digest

Southern University students wait in lines at the Register’s Office to complete their Spring 2020 registration on Wednesday, January 15. (Diamond Butler/DIGEST)

and/or state financial aid. The office can apply the aforementioned aid onto the account, after its approval, and if there is a balance remaining or a negative balance, that then goes off to the Business Office who will then collect the balance owed or will disperse the negative balance in the form of a refund.

This past registration period was slightly unique in that deferred payments were no longer an option. Instead, students and parents enroll into a payment plan that would split the remaining balance into a four month plan. The cancelation of deferred payments caused confusion as students and parents, accustomed to deferred payment system, struggled with the new online portal for the

installment plan.

The registration period is further complicated by the fact that students often times do not have their scholarships processed prior to arriving on campus, “I tried calling, emailing, nothing. Then I had to go stand in line all day, only for them to take thirty seconds to punch in my scholarship. Why did it take me going into their office for them to type in a scholarship” questioned Avery Waddell, a recipient of a scholarship from the Dolores Margaret Richard Spikes Honors College, as he recounts an experience echoed by many out-of-state students.

Making Connections:

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First-Year Experience host Mentee Sessions

Kaylah Ford

The Southern Digest

First Year Experience (FYE) kicked off the spring semester with a bang as they held their first informal session in the Cotillion Ballroom with the goal of recruiting new members interested in what the student-led organization does.

Out of all the organizations on campus, The First Year Experience is one of the few that specializes in helping freshmen transition smoothly into college

life. This includes giving experienced perspectives to younger students, which can be a helpful tool to first-year students trying to get through their first two semesters of college.

“Ever since I was introduced to my mentor, it has been life changing [for me],” said freshman English major Carlos Brister. According to Brister, the program helps lead new students to better position themselves as a part of the Jaguar Nation.

Working with the organization are over forty

student mentors stemming from multiple majors.

According to Brister, this melting pot of backgrounds serves the purpose of giving students from all backgrounds the opportunity to find a mentor of their own.

Some of the methods used by FYE to establish the building blocks of good habits includes attending Works Keys, which helps to give freshmen an idea of what their future in the workforce will be like. Similarly, there were also

Associate Director of First and Second Year Programs, Dr. Akai Smith speaks with a student during the “Making Connections on the Bluff” event held on Wednesday, January 22 inside the Royal Cotillion Ballroom.

(Kaylah Ford/DIGEST)

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Los Angeles is a living city, always rushing and more alive than the day before. Nobody acknowledges the concept of a rest day, and 7/11 keeps those lights on into the sunrise. It’s a city where people come to jumpstart their dreams, and a city they get sucked into when those dreams never manifest. The hills hold our richest, and Skid Row holds our sickest. You never leave ‘The Land’, and we all leave an imprint on history itself. ‘To live and die in L.A.’ This is not a eulogy, I have no desire to make one of those. I cannot write anyone’s life story, that’s not the role I will fulfill.

Instead, I’ll give you a memory of my own, and add it to the millions you to come.

At 9 years old, I stood in 70 degree weather in Los Angeles while attending the parade for the winners of the 2010 NBA Championship: The Los Angeles Lakers. My grandfather put me in the smallest jersey he could find, with ‘BRYANT’ and #24 on the back. It still was too big for me, but I thought that it was stylish. Even at this age, I knew two things: I hated the cold— which was anything below 80 degrees, that still hasn’t changed now— and I hated parades, but See KOBE page 3

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Campus Briefs

Jaguar Speakout Add/Drop Date Extension The add/drop date for the Spring 2020 semester has been extended through Tues., Jan. 28. The withdrawal period will begin on Wed., Jan. 29.

Southern University System Foundation Scholarships The SU System Foundation Scholarships program provides significant financial support for high achieving SU students.

Endowed and non-endowed scholarships are available at all five campuses. All applications must be submitted with required documentation before Feb. 15.

Visit foundation.sus.edu/receive for more info.

SU One Card If you have completed the registration process and have not received your Southern University ID “SU1 Card”, please follow the attached instructions to obtain your card. Only first time students, transfers and returning students who require an ID at this time should complete the SU1 Card ID Form. The ID office is currently located in J.B. Moore Hall.

Food Pantry SU students are able to visit the Jaguar Eats food pantry located next to the computer lab in the Smith-Brown Memorial Student Union every Mon, Wed, and Fri from 4:00pm-8:00pm to receive free food items. Student IDs must be present.

School of Nursing The SUSON will be holding its annual WIC clinic weekly, Mon - Fri from 9am - 3:30pm in the nursing building. For more information or to set up an appointment, contact the clinic at

(225) - 771 - 3324.

Center (across from Bethune Hall)

EBONY HBCU Campus Queen Camphor Memorial UMC Voting Party Wesley Foundation Bible Study, Join the 89th Miss Southern University, Alacia Brew, on Tues., Fellowship, Food and Fun! Join Jan. 28 at Jaguar Lanes inside the Pastor Elenora M. Cushenberry and Camphor Memorial Smith-Brown Memorial Student United Methodist Church Union for fun, food, and voting. every Wednesday at 5:30 pm at Continue voting daily as the race the Wesley Foundation. ALL continues for Southern to secure a students are welcome! Please Top 10 spot in EBONY magazine. call (225) 775-4106 for more information!

SU Pre-Law Society Come join the SU Pre-Law Intramural Sports Society for our first General Body Sign up for 5-on-5 Basketball Meeting of the Spring semester!

(Men & Women) through Fri., Our first meeting will be held on Jan. 31. There will be a team Wed., Jan. 29 at 6pm in the SU meeting Thur., Jan. 30 at 5pm in Law Center Law Library. We look the Rec Center. Co-Ed Indoor forward to seeing you there.

Soccer registration is available through Feb. 11.

Miss Thicker Than A Snicker For more information, contact Informational The Senior Class invites YOU to Coach Tanner at 225-771-3212. come out the informational Tues., Jiggaerobics Work It Out Jan. 28 at 6pm in the Lakefront Wednesday Room of the Smith-Brown SU, it’s time to Memorial Student Union and see #GetLitWhileYouGetFit !! if you’ve got what it takes to be the Work it Out Wednesday will next Miss Thicker Than A Snicker! be in full effect Wed., Jan. 29 at 6pm in the Rec Center. Hope to SU Volunteers see you there!

All SU volunteer leaders are strongly encouraged to meet in Jaguar Athletics the Royal Cotillion Ballroom of the Smith-Brown Memorial Track & Field Student Union on Thur., Jan. 30 Fri., Jan. 31 - Sat., Feb. 1 at 6pm to learn more about the Houston G5 & Super 22 REVAMPED SU Volunteers Invitational program.

Houston, TX Southern University Women’s Tennis Gospel Choir Sat., Feb. 1 ~ 10:00 at Interested in joining the Gospel at UL Lafayette Choir? We will be accepting new Lafayette, LA members during our LAST open rehearsal of the semester. All students, faculty, and staff are welcome! See you Tues., Jan. 28 at 8pm at the MLK Catholic Student

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Learning about Thrift Hall Ti’Ja Taylor

The Southern Digest

What is known to be Thrift Hall all started from a visionary by the name of Pinkie Etolia Thrift. The university’s Home Economics program was started by Thrift over one-hundred years ago, and The Family and Consumer Science building bears her name as commemoration of her legacy.

Thrift Hall holds a great deal of concentrations such as family and consumer sciences, apparel merchandising and textiles, child development, and human nutrition and food. There is also a baccalaureate Dietetic Internship offered in the department.

Each concentration in the Family and Consumer Science department has their own important events and requirements to uphold the building’s legacy.

In the Family and Consumer Science department, they have a human nutrition and food program.

There is a display in Thrift Hall that showcases health and wellness guides for everyday life to educate the passersby, “The display allows me to understand the nutrients I need to intake daily, which assists me on how to keep a fit body,’’ said Brittany Jackson a Freshman Pre-Nursing major, from Greensburg, Louisiana.

Their culinary management program provides extensive training for food and beverage management. The department has brochures to help further understand your body and the nutrients you need to input daily. The child development program has multidisciplinary career opportunities where students receive the liberty to go out and make connections with schools in the surrounding area and educate the students.

The apparel merchandising and textiles program prepares students for careers such as; store managers, designers, product developers, textile scientists, fashion stylists, visual merchandisers, fashion coordinators, and heaps more.

“I am provided with an opportunity to learn and apply various fashion skills, inside and

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outside of the classroom,” said La Tavia Roberts, a sophomore apparel merchandising and textile major hailing from Atlanta, Georgia. Designers of Tomorrow(AMTX) is a program for students to gain experiential learning opportunities and showcase their talents at internships and events.

The homecoming fashion show was organized by some students apart of the “Elite Fashion Society”.

This organization consists of; models, fashion photography, stylist, event planners, and fashion designers. The society is a fashion-based group of like minded individuals that enjoy creating art together.

This department holds countless occupations and is constantly growing. There are many events that will soon take place from this department and its many entities within. This all started from a woman who had ambition to spread her knowledge to the people around her. With the department having expanded into as many other concentrations as it has, the legacy of Pinkie Etolia Thrift has been cemented into Southern’s rich history.

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All these issues culminated in, as aforementioned, a predictably horrible registration period. It should be noted, however, that while the Financial Aid Office is not responsible for every issue, it receives most of the students and parents’ ire.

But Dr. Michael Francois is committed to fixing and streamlining the enrollment process as he began the process of centralizing all the scholarships and grants that are offered by the different departments on campus. Currently, the Financial Aid Office has to wait for the different departments to submit the individuals who have been approved for scholarships, but the departments have to wait for their budgets to be approved to ensure the availability of funds,

“We receive the scholarship recommendation forms, from different departments,” said the Associate Director of the Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships, Taishieka Davis.

By centralizing it and having the Financial Aid Office disperse scholarships, it would save time and manpower.

With February being Financial Aid Awareness month, Dr. Francois urges students to come in and help the Financial Aid Office get better at assisting you and get yourself educated about the entire financial aid process.

Their office will be advertising opportunities for financial literacy and a one on one with a counselor to help you with your 20-21 FAFSA. KOBE from page 1

I’d endure it if that meant I could see Kobe Bryant. There were people who smelled like a walking bar, and random crowds of purple and gold pushing into me like I was invisible since I was short. My grandfather grabbed me and put me onto his shoulders, and this did help. I was enjoying the festivities and hot dogs, and laughed when a man in a full Boston Celtics outfit had his hat thrown over a gate. That was probably rude, but my hot dog was good, so that was none of my concern.

After hours of waiting and baking under the sun—Los Angeles weather will always leave you hot and cold at the same time—here they came. The double decker busses rolled down the street—don’t remember the street name, maybe Pico or Alameda—accompanied by cheers louder to my ears than my own voice. I watched Kobe Bryant, Pau Gasol, Metta World Peace (or whatever he prefers being called these days) and countless others waving at us, flaunting that purple and gold time management sessions that put an emphasis on not spreading yourself too thin with multiple commitments and making time for students to decompress from classes, clubs, etc.

When asked what her favorite part about being able to play the role that she does in helping incoming freshmen adjust to the college lifestyle, the Assistant Director of First and Second Year Program, Avis O’BryantChaney said, “Being able to be in a situation where we are able to touch and change so many lives, and thought processes is beyond measure,” “When you have a vision and dream of wanting to become something in life you have to go through struggles,” said senior marketing major Marlin Williams. For students like Williams, there are many

bus. Nothing else mattered at any moment, and my little brain was convinced that this was the best moment of my life, and maybe there was truth to that.

I was convinced I’d be the next Kobe Bryant, and that I’d be 6’6”. At the moment, I’m only 6’1”, so I’ll check back on that in a couple of years.

I don’t have any exact words to encompass my emotions for the loss of Orange Coast College coach John Altobelli, as well as his wife and daughter, Keri Altobelli and Alyssa Altobelli (respectively); along with retired basketball player for the Los Angeles Lakers, Kobe Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter Gianna Bryant. This isn’t my first time experiencing this emotion. Los Angeles has away of pulling at your heart. So, I’ll leave it to a wise woman who knew this feeling before, “‘If you feel like you are losing everything, remember that trees lose all of their leaves every year and still they stand tall and wait for better days to come.”

FYE from page 1 struggles that must be dealt with coming from first generation college households. Through the help of organizations like FYE, rising above such circumstances has become a reality to students like Williams.

“There are gaps that are preventing you from being great , so in order to become great you have to go through the fire.” Said

by Williams.

Their informational during the event covered how FYE came about and what FYE mainly assists students with presentations being done by Dr. Akai Smith. The event saw a good turn out, which according to O’Bryant Chaney, “If you had to put a price on it, it would be priceless.”

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Jags Win 4th Straight in SWAC Play

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Debrandin Brown

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Coming in Saturday’s game vs Alabama JAGUARS State tied for fourth in the SWAC, the Jags looked to solidify their spot HORNETS towards the top of the conference in a win against the Hornets.

“The important thing is we were able to do some good things on the road this past week. Now we have a chance to do more if we take care of our homestand,” said Coach Sean Woods prior to Saturday night’s game.

The contest saw both teams come out with efficiency on offense straight out of the gate.

While the first half was a closely contested affair, the difference came from Southern’s distinct advantage in the paint, as well as at the free throw line.

The Jags knocked down more shots in less attempts than the Hornets as they dominated the pace of play during the majority of the first half.

Senior Forward, Darius Williams pulls up for a quick jumper during the Jaguars matchup against the Alabama State Hornets on Saturday, January 25 inside Felton G. Clark Activity Center. (Issac Armstrong/DIGEST)

Southern outshot Alabama State 62% to 40% from the field in the first half of play, while also going 6-8 from the freethrow line to end the first half. Despite giving up preventable shots towards the beginning of the game, the Jags

Intramural Sports host “Funday at the Rec” Garland Johnson

The Southern Digest

On Friday January 24, “Funday” at the campus recreational center took place that featured several different games.

The event started off with a game of “Knocker Ball” which is a game where players each put on donut hole shaped inflatable tubes that only cover their upper body, allowing them to run and jump to score goals similar to soccer. Students had a blast making contact and knocking each other off their feet. It was a great way to get things started by immediately bringing a lot of energy and laughter into the gymnasium.

Sophomore and Therapeutic Recreation major Tia Jones did not participate in the game but said, “It was really funny watching everybody running and trucking each other. It was like every other second somebody was getting dropped.

Me and the people around me were laughing the majority of the time. To just watch people flying left and right was really exciting”.

Next, was a team relay game that was a basketball version of over and under. The last person in line to receive the ball would run and shoot a lay up.

The competitive spirit sparked friendly trash between the two teams, intensifying the game as things got close. This event brought a lot of enthusiasm as smiles filled the gym.

Junior and Agriculture Major Christopher Amos said that “Playing up and under made me feel like I was back in elementary on field day. I felt like a child again. That same fire and drive to win we had as kids kicked into pretty much everybody that was playing.”

The third and final game was a three point shooting contest where students got to prove they have long range. Each student got a chance to shoot as many threes as they can within one minute starting at the corner and making their way around the arch. The last shot attempted would count as 5 bonus points. The first round was an See FUNDAY page 5

defense solidified down the stretch to give Southern a 42-30 lead going into the half.

More efficient free-throw shooting from Alabama State subtly chipped away at what was a double-digit Southern lead at the eight minute mark.

Contributions from Darius Williams and Brendon Brook, as well as continued efficiency at the freethrow line led to the Southern maintaining their lead throughout the second half.

Williams finished the game with a team-high 14 points and

6 rebounds.

A jumper from Alabama State guard Leon Daniels brought the Hornets within four points with 1:32 left on the game clock. A clutch three-pointer by Amel Kuljuhovic extended the Jags lead back to seven points as Alabama State sent the Jags to the freethrow line for the rest of the game. Kuljuhovic went a perfect 6-6 from the field on the night.

When asked about Kuljuhovic’s play these last few games, Coach Woods had this to say about his center: “He’s being more aggressive on both ends of the court. That’s what he has to be able to do for us to be successful.”

The Southern Jaguars defeated the Alabama State Hornets by a score of 80-71 as they stretched their winning streak to four games as they look to continue their strengthening conference play.

“We just need to continue to do what we do,” Woods said. “I think these guys are learning what it takes to win. We’ve got a brand new team and I think they’re starting to come around now.”

SU students play a fun game of “Knocker Ball” at FunDay at the Horace W. Moody Intramural Sports Complex on January 24. (Tiffany Williams/DIGEST)

SU students compete in a 3 Point contest on FunDay at the Horace W. Moody Intramural Sports Complex on January 24. (Tiffany Williams/DIGEST)

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PLAYER PROFILE

Outside the Lines: SU’s Agye Mintah

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A Smooth Recovery: Lady Jags stumble but finish strong v. Alabama State Evan Funchesss

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Te’yanah Owens

The Southern Digest

For freshmen athletes, college may be challenging to get used to. They’re forced to step out of their comfort zone and play with people of various backgrounds.

Being far away from home can have an emotional and mental wear on a person also.

The way a person would do things at home might be done differently in college. There’s a lot of pressure you put on yourself, with that you begin to question yourself if you’re ready for challenges ahead. But, if you have a supporting cast and great teammates you’ll be just fine.

For Southern’s Women Tennis player Agye Mintah, it was no different as she played in her first college match against LSU on January 18. Mintah is the only freshman on the tennis team, and is a nursing major coming from Tacoma, Washington. The Tacoma native says she chose to play for Southern after coming for a recruitment visit because she saw the team dynamic and how close-knit they were. Growing up, she wasn’t on a tennis team and always played by herself, “There’s no other HBCU like Southern” and she has built a great relationship with her teammates and coaching staff.

The tennis team is a plethora of different ethnicities. Even though Mintah’s father is African, she is the only American on the team. Mintah enjoyed being a part of a team with different cultures, and ethnicities because she got to learn how her teammates live in their country. Usually, she’s the friend in a group that has a different culture and has to explain her background, but with her team they all learn about each other’s cultures together.

One would think there’s a lot of pressure being put on Mintah

since she’s the only freshman but there’s not. According to the tennis player, she “puts pressure on herself ” because she knows her coach and teammates expect her to do well as she expects the same from them. Mintah was happy with her team’s performance against LSU and feels that they’re ready for there in conference matches. She says the fans’ support helped a lot because it lets you know that people have your back and it motivates you.

Mintah was not afraid to play LSU. “I was not intimidated to play LSU. I’ve been playing tennis all my life. My teammates have been playing tennis all their lives. We’re all human and just have to get out there and compete.” The tennis player described her first college tennis match as nerve-racking at first. But then, her coach and teammates reassured her to just have fun and her do best. She had to put in her head that it was just another match. Once she got into the flow of things, she loosened up and started to have fun.

The match started outside but ended up moving inside because of the rain. Mintah was only used to playing inside back home. She had to adjust to playing outside in Louisiana because it’s the opposite of Washington’s very cold and rainy weather. “Outside courts feel different and the weather is really hot. So it was hard to breathe and learn to adjust but you get used to it after a while.”

The tennis player is very excited about this upcoming tennis season. The team she’s most excited about playing is Grambling State University because they’re our rival school.

Mintah loves tennis but her favorite thing about it is that “It’s different from other sports.”

Last Saturday night, the Lady Jags played the first of three straight home games against Alabama State. Going into the matchup, the Lady Jags looked to add a fourth straight win to their resume. In the last meeting of the two teams, Southern came out with a ten-point victory in the 2018-2019 season.

The game started off rough as both teams struggled mightily on the offensive end. The Jags and Hornets both shot less than 40 percent from the field. The second quarter, however, was a different story. The Jaguars came out hot as they shot a stellar 60 percent from the three-point line.

They also played great defense as they held the Hornets to 30 percent shooting from the field.

Southern’s three-point shooting helped them tremendously as they needed to keep their opponents at bay. They were also able to run the break and score in transition.

The first half of the game had a slow burn element to it as it began stagnant and ended with a bang. There was some solid defense being played by both teams.

In the second half, both teams would trade scores as the Hornets had looked to push the tempo. The Lady Jags were able to stave off the Hornets second-half charge as they were able to

force key turnovers. Southern was able to force 24 turnovers over the course of the game.

The second half was a more efficient one for Southern as they shot 50 percent from the field for both quarters. The charge offensively was led

by Brittany Rose who finished with 18 points.

Alabama State also surged offensively with 55 percent shooting in the third quarter after a lackluster first half. Dictating the pace was a major key for the Lady Jags as they never gave up the lead.

Coach Funchess wasn’t too high nor low about the game. “It was an ugly win but, we’ll take the ugly ones.” This win although not the prettiest at times, was still one they could look to improve on going forward.

It was a solid win for the Jaguars as they move to 4-1 over their last five games. Areas that the team would look to improve on would be three-point shooting and turnovers. They had 17 turnovers on the night which allowed the Hornets to linger.

The Lady Jags shot just 33 percent from the field.

Their offense was still consistent without it, however it would make it a tougher game for their future opponents with it.

They would look to improve on their current win streak on Monday night against Alabama A&M. Both teams are coming in hot as both teams are on winning streaks.

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The player who then records the highest score in the final round would be declared winner and have bragging rights over their opponents.

The host of “Funday,” Coach Tanner, did a great job of keeping the games organized and smooth, while also allowing the students to enjoy themselves. When asked about how he felt the event turned out he had this to say, “I

think it turned out pretty good. A lot of guys participated and had a lot of fun”.

Funday was just the beginning of several events that will take place at The Rec this Spring semester. It was a great way to start the semester off and definitely set the tone for the rest of the year. Overall, Funday turned out to be a huge success and indeed was a fun day.

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Beautification: Southern University students lend a helping hand as they beautify the community on Martin Luther King Jr.Day January 20. (Courtesy Photo)

Just Dance: Southern University Gold-n-Bluez perform during the Jaguars home game against Alabama State on Saturday, January 25 at F.G. Clark Activity Center. (Issac Armstrong/DIGEST)

The beginning: The Registrars Office works diligently to aid students during their time of need on Tuesday, January 21.

(Kiyanna Givens/DIGEST)

Draw 4: Students enjoying themselves in a game of UNO at the UNAP’s staff UNO Tournament inside the University’s 300 Apartments Lounge Room on January 22.

(Te’yanah Owens/DIGEST)

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Sew Let’s Talk: Senior, Mass Communication Major, Chelsey Lovey speaks on the purpose of Sew Let’s Talk in the Cotillion Ballroom, January 21. (Tiffany Williams/DIGEST)

Get connected: FYE Ambassodars correspond before their meet and greet in the Smith-Brown Union on January 22.

(Kaylah Ford/DIGEST)

SU students play a fun game of “Over & Under” at FunDay at the Horace W. Moody Intramural Sports Complex on January 24.

(Tiffany Williams/DIGEST)

Financial Aid: Students wait in line in T.H.Harris Financial Aid Office as they review their award for this semester on Wednesday, January 22.(Kiyanna Givens/DIGEST)

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The Reemergence of Hayden Hall

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When it comes to theater and arts at Southern University, this year has already seen a wide range of content and performances showcasing the wide variety of talent and artistry present at Hayden Hall.

Regardless of whether it was the Theater Department putting on their first production of the year, Art Department faculty putting together their own art exhibit, there has been no shortage of artistic presence on campus to start off the academic year.

Randell Henry, a long time professor at Southern University, was chosen to be the curator of this semester’s Fall Faculty Art Showcase, which featured a multitude of different works from members of the Art Department.

The exhibit exclusively featured art from professors during this exhibit, with pieces of art such as Monotype by John Alleyne and Randell Henry’s March Into the City being featured in the month long event that spanned from September 5 to October 3 this past fall semester. “ The art styles were varied and each had something different to

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show,” said sophomore history major Charles Barjon from California when asked opinion on what stood out to him in the art during his time in the exhibit.

Additionally, the Art Department also hosted the University’s 11th Annual Homecoming Exhibit, featuring the work of Southern University alumnus Lloyd G. Wade. Some pieces resembled a strong African and pro-black presence, which Wade admitted was done on purpose in order to put emphasis on capturing certain elements

and features of everyday black people through his own unique style of art. As the second and final exhibit of the year, this exhibit impressed a fair share of the student population on campus who came out to the exhibit.

And of course, the most large scale event to take place in Hayden Hall and the Fine Arts Department as a whole was “God’s Trombones”, the full scale production that took place in November that featured a multitude of student actors and actresses. The play itself was

comprised of seven poems that featured gospel hymns that were written over a span from 1919 to 1926 by writer and author James Weldon Johnson. The play was open for four nights and drew in crowds on each night. While this was the only play of the semester, it gave an insight into just what kind of talent is currently present in Southern University’s Theater Program going forward into next semester’s possible productions.

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All in Tune: SU’s Symphonic Band spotlight Diamond Butler

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Like the Human Jukebox and the Jazzy Jags, the Southern University Symphonic Band is a staple in the school’s prestigious band history. The SIMMONS Symphonic Band has been established for over a century, although it did take a brief hiatus in the 1970s and early 1980s.

Founded by former Associate Director of Bands, the late Carnell L. Knighten, the band has been thriving for the past 30 years. This ensemble is composed of several different sections making it a more detailed group.

Each section is divided up into subsections, which helps create a distinct sound that Southern has gradually made it own.

The Symphonic Band is vastly known for their performances with instruments such as the piccolo, flute, alto saxophone, clarinet, etc. Currently, the band is led by Associate Director of Bands Brian K. Simmons.

Director Simmons has been leading this band since 2015, and during the past six years, he has gone from preparing the majority freshman band to handling the department’s top ensemble, the

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wind ensemble. When asked about his experience with the band, Director Simmons says “This has been and continues to be a learning experience for me as well as the musicians. I am a student of the game, so I try to find new and innovative ways to reach them and get them to tap into their maximum potential.”

Insinuating that working with these students is one of the best moments for them and himself, Simmons says that “Helping and getting to see a student grow is always a reward [in itself],”.

The Symphonic Band has played at a multitude of events all over Louisiana such as local high schools, concerts, the Honor’s Day Program and Spring Commencement.

Focusing on more classical pieces, the

Symphonic Band has given astounding displays of musical talent to the student body and the community.

Some of their most notable compositions are Tchaikovsky ‘s “1812 Overture” and “Liturgical Dances” by David Holsinger.

With pieces like these, Simmons says that he hopes the music can “tell a story to the audience”.

What makes this ensemble different from the marching band and jazz ensemble is that they are “a bit more intimate,” according to Simmons. While the Human Jukebox focuses on playing various genres of past and present pop charts, and the Jazzy Jags being more focused on jazz pieces, the Symphonic Band is geared towards an indoor setting playing compositions from all

periods of music.

Like any other organization on campus, the band is dedicated to their craft and what they represent.

Holding rehearsals Monday through Thursday, these students learn practical music skills.

When asked Director Simmons states “Unlike many subjects in school, a student cannot cheat on music. If you don’t practice, you don’t know it! It requires much practice and time management.”

As Simmons alludes to, being a part of the Symphonic Band has certain requirements like any other campus group.

For future events, Southern University students can see the band at their annual Spring concert that is held every April, which is a showcase of all ensembles such as the Southern University Brass Choir, Southern University Symphonic Band, and the Southern University Wind Ensemble.

If any students are interested in learning more anout the Symphonic Band, they can reach the Associate Director of Bands, Brian Simmons by emailing him at Brian_Simmons@subr.edu or visiting his office, Room 119 in the Issac Greggs Band Hall. If a student wants to audition for any instrument position, they can call the band department at (225) 7713528 and schedule an audition.

As Southern University continues to amass students from all across the nation and the globe, these students have sought to create spaces dedicated to the diversity of the growing institution.

West Coast Connection is one of the pioneer organizations serving this purpose, being led by sophomore mass communications major Bailie Boyd of Antioch, California. Boyd serves as president for the organization, with the position being previously fulfilled by Skyler Franklin of Las Vegas, Nevada.

Franklin’s role as president ushered in a revival of the organization, which had previously been formed in the 1990’s.

For her, the mission of the organization benefits both the students and Southern.

“I know that the organization is in good hands, and I ultimately hope that the organization grows so that it can give back to Southern and the Scotlandville community in general by bringing more students from the West Coast to experience Southern. We don’t have HBCUs on the West Coast, so I want the students to get to see the unique experience of Louisiana and the South in general,” said Franklin.

Jaylyn Harrison, a freshmen from the Crenshaw District of Los Angeles, California sees the organization as necessary for new students. “As a freshman, organizations like the West Coast Connection makes adjusting to college at Southern a little easier for me, knowing that I have colleagues who have already made the adjustment from the West Cost to down South.”

Quiyanna Wilson, a sophomore criminal justice major from Las Vegas, Nevada, holds this same perspective, “Our See WEST COAST page 10

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While Miss Freshman is the most coveted position among female freshmen in the SGA, representation for the men of the freshmen class is a matter that’s settled through pageantry.

While this role isn’t necessarily the same in mechanics as that of Miss Freshmen, it’s been a tradition in the Court for years for there to be someone to assist Miss Freshman with decisions regarding events for the class and in making Southern University generally a better place.

The Mr. Freshman Pageant is an annual event that takes place as apart of Freshmore Week, where the freshman and sophomore cabinets collab and host a week of events for the students of Southern University. The pageant is similar to other pageants that the schools hosts, like Mr. Association for Women Students, or Miss Men’s Federation.

While he does work closely with Miss Freshmen, Mr. Freshman is not a part of SGA and does not take the SGA test.

The purpose of the Mr. Freshman Pageant is for the male freshman students to be able to have exposure and showcase their talents, style, personality, and charisma.

Ideally, the winner can collab with Miss Freshman, Dominique Taylor, to host their own events, but in general, the

pageant is just for fun.

“As Miss Freshman, it means a lot to me and is so special that I get to have a King of my age/classification even though he will not be a part of SGA. Southern’s pageants are always a lot of fun and out of all of the contestants, I would be happy with whoever takes the crown!” said Dominique Taylor, Miss Freshman of the 2019-2020 academic year.

Last year’s Mr. Freshman was Trelin Gradney, who is now a sophomore mass communication major with a concentration in public relations has been working closely with Dominique throughout the year to give her an idea of what to expect from the incumbent Mr Freshmen, as well putting on a good show for the student body who follows pageant season closely.

The Pageant will be held February 5, 2020 in the University’s event Center at 7:00 pm. Categories include an open showcase, swimwear category, a talent portion and a formal attire. While there will be a multitude of participants for this year’s pageant, only one will be able to sit next to Domonique as this year’s Mr Freshman.

When asked her thoughts on this year’s pool of contestants, Taylor said, “This pageant is definitely something you won’t want to miss. Every contestant is absolutely amazing and talented. I’m looking forward to seeing how it goes.”

List of Grammy Award winners

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LOS ANGELES (AP) — A list of winners so far in top categories at the 61th annual Grammy Awards.

• Record of the year: “Bad Guy,” Billie Eilish • Album of the year: “When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?” Billie Eilish • Best new artist: Billie Eilish • Best rap/sung performance: “Higher,” DJ Khaled featuring Nipsey Hussle and John Legend • Best rap album: “Igor,” Tyler, The Creator • Best comedy album: “Sticks & Stones,” Dave Chappelle • Best country duo/group performance: “Speechless,” Dan + Shay • Best pop solo performance: “Truth Hurts,” Lizzo • Best pop vocal album: “When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?” Billie Eilish • Best pop duo/group performance: “Old Town Road,” Lil Nas X featuring Billy Ray Cyrus • Best traditional pop vocal album: “Look Now,” Elvis Costello & The Imposters • Best R&B album: “Ventura,” Anderson .Paak • Best urban contemporary album:

Tyler, the Creator performs at the 62nd annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020, in Los Angeles.

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“Cuz I Love You,” Lizzo Best R&B song: “Say So,” PJ Morton featuring JoJo Best traditional R&B performance: “Jerome,” Lizzo Best R&B performance: “Come Home,” Anderson .Paak featuring Andre 3000 Best rock song: “This Land,” Gary Clark, Jr. Best rock performance: “This See GRAMMYS page 10

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Land,” Gary Clark, Jr. Best contemporary blues album: “This Land,” Gary Clark, Jr. Best rock album: “Social Cues,” Cage the Elephant Best spoken word album: “Becoming,” Michelle Obama Best American roots performance: “Saint Honesty,” Sara Bareilles Best alternative music album: “Father of the Bride,” Vampire Weekend Producer of the year, non-classical: Finneas Best music film: “Homecoming,” Beyonce Best country album: “While I’m Livin’,” Tanya Tucker Best country song: “Bring My Flowers Now,” Tanya Tucker Best country solo performance: “Ride Me Back Home,” Willie Nelson Best rap song: “A Lot,” 21 Savage featuring J. Cole Best rap performance: “Racks in the Middle,” Nipsey Hussle, featuring Roddy Ricch & Hit-Boy Best musical theater album: “Hadestown” Best metal performance: “7empest,” Tool Best world music album: “Celia,” Angelique Kidjo Best roots gospel album: “Testimony,” Gloria Gaynor Best music video: “Old Town Road (Official Movie),” Lil Nas X featuring Billy Ray Cyrus Best dance/electronic album: “No Geography,” Chemical Brothers Best dance recording: “Got to Keep On,” Chemical Brothers Best score soundtrack for visual media: Hildur Guðnadóttir, “Chernobyl” Best contemporary instrumental album: “Mettavolution,” Rodrigo y Gabriela Best reggae album: “Rapture,” Koffee Best folk album: “Patty Griffin,” Patty Griffin Best recording package: “Chris Cornell,” Chris Cornell Best compilation soundtrack for visual media: “A Star Is Born” Best song written for visual media: “I’ll Never Love Again,” Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper Best jazz vocal album: “12 Little Spells,” Esperanza Spalding Best engineered album, non-classical: “When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?” Billie Eilish Best gospel performance/song: “Love Theory,” Kirk Franklin Best gospel album: “Long Live Love,” Kirk Franklin Best Latin pop album: “#Eldisco,” Alejandro Sanz Best opera recording: “Picker: Fantastic Mr. Fox”The following questions were submitted by students and does not reflect the opinions of Student Media staffers, futhermore it does not refect 1.

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department] to having more productions next semester. They have a lot of talented people,” said Ryan White, sophomore mass communication major from New Orleans, Louisiana.

All in all, this year has shown the Jaguar faithful a number of unique events and activities on

HAYDEN from page 8 campus this semester that drew crowds of both current students as well as alumni. While the first half of the year was eventful, the upcoming spring semester will have even more noteworthy events in and around Southern University’s campus.

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school has always been a flagship of diversity and union of cultures among the Black community. As our student population grows and diversifies, it’s essential that the face of Southern reflects that.

Especially with students from the West Coast, we’ve came from thousands of miles away to attend this school. Organizations like the West Coast Connection help us share our experiences and culture with Southern, and the community of Baton Rouge in general. I feel it serves as a place for students from the west coast to discuss issues, ideas, and potential activities for the students at southern.”

Chelise Scott, a sophomore marketing major from Los Angeles, California, views her position as Vice Presents in the West Coast Connection as relevant to the culture of Southern. When asked what specifically makes her feel this way, she points to perspective.

“I think it’s special because we come from a completely different side of the country and have completely different outlooks on

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life from most of the students here. At a school of students primarily from Louisiana, the WCC is a place for students to feel at home even though they’re 2 thousand miles away” Although the organization serves the purpose of facilitating a space for students coming from the West Coast, members have expressed that the organization goes beyond that. More so than having a safe space for only themselves, Scott views the organization as a way for students from everywhere to up on western culture.

“I would like them to understand that it’s not made to exclude people who aren’t from there,” Scott elaborates, “it was created to bring those students together that have been a minority for so long...We talk about things that are considered common knowledge in our communities.

We do welcome people who are open to learn about our culture.”

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Baranco-Hill Student Health Center is a great resource on campus that should be taken advantage of more by students. It is located on campus and provides various services and are available to all Southern University students. Health center fees are included in every students tuition and therefore should be taken advantage of. Health will always be the number one priority in life, and it is important for students to stay on top of physical health in order to ensure a healthy lifestyle while pursuing education.

If you are ever ill or feel like you may be getting sick, there is an active pharmacy located in

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the health center stocked with over the counter medicines that can help with your recovery period. Students also have access to personal prescriptions that can be picked up with proper documentation. This comes in handy for out of state and nonlocal students who aren’t able to visit their normal doctor.

They provide allergy shots and immunizations as well to keep your body performing at its best.

Safe sex is the way to go and the health center provides students with condoms free of charge to keep a safe and healthy enviroment around campus. It is also important to get checked for STDs and other infections that can be treated to prevent

spreading. You shouldn’t feel embarrassed about getting a check up because discretion is a promise. They keep each patient’s information private and confidential.

Next door to the health center is the University Counseling Center, where there’s a great staff to help students who are having issues and need an outlet or someone else to talk to.

Mental health is a huge priority because it affects our everyday life. The counselors are licensed professionals who are equipped with the skills to help people cope and find healthy solutions to problems that can affect a person’s mental health. They even provide couples therapy and

Power to the People: Importance of Black Student Influence in Politics Keenon Glover

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If there is any truth that is displayed in all cultures across history, it is that ‘knowledge is power’. This notion has been used both to empower and oppress, depending on whose hands the knowledge lays in, and who has realized it’s implications. When one group has the ability to isolate this knowledge to themselves, the possibility of their advantages are endless.

In more modern eras, politics have often been regarded as a realm in which only the wealthy and White deserve to speak, even when this demographic is the least detrimentally affected by the issues they act on. The effects of this system are clear, as they create the tainted world that surrounds us.

However, amongst the oppressed of all cultures, there is also their own truth and tradition: ‘where there is a will, there is a way’. We can never deny the power of those devoted to a movement, whether it be for societal benefit or detriment.

In a day and age where

knowledge is more accessible than ever, Black students play a pivotal role in the tide of American politics, and even beyond our borders. From Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. to Alice Walker, students of HBCUs have never avoided the role of revolutionaries within our society.

Even on Southern’s campus, the legacy of the slain students Denver Smith and Leonard Brown reflects this reality even more. “In the late 1880s, Ida B Wells , the famous anti-lynching campaigner, was suspended after...a confrontation with the [Rust College] president, W.W. Hooper, who expelled her.” according to The Advocate, “Wells questioned the college president’s authority. While Hooper was a white college president of an HBCU, no Black college administrator or teachers backed her at the risk of losing their own coveted positions.

William Pickens who taught at Talladega College, an HBCU in Mississippi, was fired from the faculty in 1913 for organizing the first NAACP chapter in the South. The reason: “insubordination and

encouraging students in some way to rebel against the college administration.” The legacy of activism among the attendees and educators of HBCUs is not only significant to history in general, but it is also a movement that must be continued.

Politics was never a realm reserved for the elite, but they have always been aware of how to scare those who truly deserve to speak up into silence. Now, we as students of Southern University—and students of HBCUs in general—have a purpose beyond the classroom or lecture hall. With every political candidate vying for the attention of HBCUs and Black youth, we cannot afford to underestimate our influence.

It is essential that we involve ourselves in every aspect of the political world, as in the end we are always faced with the consequences In any cultural, political, economic or social conversation, those in power are very aware how valuable Black youths’ voices are. It’s time that we recognize that too.

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group counseling for those who wish to improve relationships with others. It is preferred that you come in person and make an appointment so that the counselors can become more familiar with you and better understand you in order to provide proper treatment.

The collaboration of the health and counseling centers gives students the resources necessary to maintain mental and physical health so that we at Southern can build a bright future together.

Nothing can be accomplished if we aren’t healthy first. They are here to help us and want more students to visit the facility. The health and counseling center are located in the back of campus

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right after you cross the walking bridge and their operating hours are from 8am-5pm Monday through Friday.

I advise all students to visit atleast once for a check up. We are at a stage in life where it is our responsibility to take control of our health. A lot of people are prideful when it comes to going to the health center because they feel that they are fine. You will feel better after you visit the facilities knowing that you took precautionary efforts to ensure that your health is in line. It is always better to be safe than sorry.

Importance of Networking

Spencer Williams

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From business management to education, there is a need to maintain a business mindset when in the business forum.

But what is a business mindset and how can you use it for your benefit? A business mindset holds many components that can work out in your favor. One component is networking. Networking gives someone strategic thinking with others in a business environment.

One important factor of a business mindset is networking.

Networking allows the building of relationships, and those relationships become building blocks for future relationships and business ventures. For example, many college students start to form subgroups in their college community, like how fraternity members associate with other members of their fraternity or members of a theater club fraternize with those members in theater. If one of those fraternity members decided to start a business venture and wanted a partnership, they would have to extend their search beyond their fraternity. Especially, if no one in their fraternity had expertise in the business arena.

Coincidentally, if a member from that theater club hears about that frat member needing help and decides to lend a hand because of their skill in owning a business themselves, their business mindset kicks into gear and allows networking to take control. Two individuals from different subgroups have now linked together to form a union. Each individual can learn from each other and bring new elements that the other may have never thought of.

So now we have a new relationship that has formed.

What’s next in this networking

journey? The connection and extension of more relations to be formed. Communication between both groups will be formed and start to make connections between each beyond the first two individuals. Here is where the building blocks are now established. Both subgroups help each other where each are lacking and assist their needs. This is the door for the future relationships and business ventures with individuals who you may have never met.

The business mindset is a transition of mentality for individuals to extend their help to others when in need and progress into something more whether for individual or collective gain.

Networking is just a key piece that establishes that union for others. It is important to have this mindset so individuals, firms, or corporations can become connected. (Essentially, what you see in society today.)

The linking and networking of different people allows for creativity, products, ideas, and business ventures to be formed that once did not exist, which enhances everyday life for others in a community.

Networking is just the tip of the iceberg. It is the linking that connects individuals with different backgrounds and personalities to come together.

A prime example of this is in the Southern University college community coming together and networking to help each other in their personal or business goals.

Networking also allows relations to be formed and establishes great interpersonal skills. It is useful and allows for growth and knowledge to be exchanged between others in a community.

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