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“For 135 years Southern University has mattered and will always matter.”
Deryelle Spears II/DIGEST Southern University Alumni Federation President Preston Castille Jr. delivers the keynote address at the 2015 Founders’ Day Convocation service held on March 9, in Felton.G. Clark Activity Center.
Perserving the legacy: 135 Years and beyond
2015 Founders’ Day Convocation BY LAUREN JOHNSON DIGEST EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
Founded in April 1880 in New Orleans Louisiana Southern University has had many years and accomplishments to share. SU was founded by a group of black politicians including: P.B.S. Pinchback, T.T. Allain, T.B. Stamps and Henry Demas, who petitioned the Louisiana State Constitutional Convention to establish a school of higher learning for colored people. Southern University was chartered by the passage of Act 87 of Louisiana Assembly. SU opened its doors on March 17, 1881 on Calliope Street in New Orleans, Louisiana, with 12 students enrolled and a hundred thousand dollar budget. This budget allowed SU to establish a faculty of “arts and letters”. In 1912 SU was ordered to close and relocate to Scotlandville, Louisiana in 1912 by the Legislative Act 188. Southern reopened its doors on March 9, 1914 under presidency of J.S. Clark. With 135 years of history, the Southern University System celebrated with several events held Monday, March 9. To start off the day full of celebration, the Founder’s Day Convocation was held in the Felton G. Clark Activity Center. Convocation was mandatory for all students, faculty and staff, and began at 9:30 a.m. Presiding over the event was Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management Brandon Dumas. The program began with a prelude by the Southern University Wind Ensemble, conducted by Nathan Haymer,
which was followed by the invocation and the musical selection “Lord I want to be a Christian” by the SU concert choir. Greetings were given by Miss Southern Shanice Sam and Student Government Association Vice President Sara Martin. “ We are Southern University,” said the two in unison. Moving along with the program, Reverend Thomas N. Bessix, pastor of New Gideon Baptist church gave a prayer for the faculty, staff and students. “Let us be one,” said Bessix. Guest Speaker and current SU Alumni President Attorney Preston J. Castille Jr. was introduced by Interim Chancellor Flandus McClinton. During his speech Castille’s theme was “Blacks Matter.” ”Black lives mattered only to be slaves, black lives only mattered as labor, blacks lives mattered as an economic tool.” Castille went on to say “ An SU was needed, for the south, It was illegal for about three centuries to educate a person of color, for they knew that an educated mind was more powerful than a weapon.” When speaking of the Founders of SU, Castille mentioned, “Our founders and their political genesis decided to propose a law to reverse the mental bondage, and educate and free the mental of the sons and daughters of slaves. “This is Our University,” said Castille as he ended his speech. “The speaker being a former SGA and current alumni
President did a great job of uplifting the body,” said System President Ronald Mason. Following Castille’s speech, the SU gospel Choir performed “God is on Your Side”. The event ended with closing remarks done by SU system President Ronald Mason, and the Alma Mater. During an interview after the convocation Mason mentioned, “We look forward to another 135 years, we have our challenges ahead of us but one thing I know about the jag nation is that we have always risen to the challenge,” “God bless the Jag Nation,” finished Mason. “I thought this was magnificent, this university means so much to the state and country,” said Castille. “Not only should we celebrate our history but build upon it for future generations to come, every day is an opportunity to make history and every student on this campus is apart of that and they should seize that opportunity to make themselves and the university better.” Castille went on to say, “Every student has an incredible opportunity and I hope they remember the legacy of this university. “ A 1969 Graduate and former SGA President and Alumni President Reginald Joseph gave his thoughts in regards to the turn out. “I really appreciate the attendance today, especially form the students side,” said 1969 Graduate and former SGA president and Alumni president Reginald Joseph.
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SU Lab Founders’ Day BY LAQUENCIA PARKER DIGEST NEWS EDITOR
Despite the traditional pilgrimage to the Clark gravesite being cancelled due to weather, the Southern University Lab School honored the founders of Southern University A&M College on their campus in the gymnasium Monday morning. The entire student body of the SU Lab School was in attendance, along with Chancellor Flandus McClinton, Dean of the College Education Loretta Young, Attorney and Alumni Federation President Preston Castille, and Executive Vice Chancellor Verjanis Peoples. The invocation was given by the SU Lab Student Government Association President Kyle Green, and Miss Southern High Nicole Bartley introduced the guest speaker, Tony Moore. Moore, part of the 1984 SU Lab Class and Vice President of Information and
Derylle Spears II/DIGEST Southern University Lab School Choir singing a selection during 2015 SU Lab Founders’ Day. Technology Management at Southern, spoke about his experiences as a student at Southern Lab, and how they shaped him to be the person he is today. “I am here to celebrate the SU Lab School,” said Moore. Sharing his story, Moore explained how unfavorable circumstances led to his enrollment at SU Lab and expressed how grateful he is for the opportunities the Lab School provided him with. Moore also encouraged students to give back to their soon-to-be alma mater, and reminisced on his time at the Lab School.
“I’m honored,” concluded Moore. “For life, and for love.” McClinton also spoke, acknowledging the achievements of the founders and those dedicated to the university that came after him. “We have a reason today to celebrate,” McClinton declared. McClinton addressed Moore as an example of the prime student to graduate from the SU Lab School, and encouraged students to follow his example in giving back to the school and pursuing higher education.
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The Band Plays on SU Human Jukebox on the rise BY LAQUENCIA PARKER DIGEST NEWS EDITOR
Alliyah Moore/DIGEST Former Dean of the Honors College and wife of honored Southern University Alumni Donald Wade, Dr. Beverly Dixon Wade is accompanied by family as she speaks during the Donald Carlye Wade House Dedication on March 9, 2015.
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After being closed for more than four years due to damages inflicted by Hurricane Gustav, Southern chose to honor and showcase the remodeled Donald Caryle Wade house during the Founders’ Day Celebration on March 9,2015. Donald Caryle Wade was born in March 1935 in Monroe, Louisiana. Wade received his Bachelor’s degree of Arts in History at Southern, and later a Masters of Science in School Administration. In 1970 Donald Wade became the second executive director of the Southern University Alumni Federation. According to history his leadership was exemplary. He was elected in 1975 b y the Council for the Advancement and support of Education for having one of the highest incentive programs in the nation. Wade is also known for creating the Miss Bayou Classic Pageant and the Annual Roundup. After serving more than 25 years of service to Southern U, Wade passed in September 2012.
The program began at 3 p.m. on March 9, 2015. Director of Alumni Affairs, Robyn Merrick and Su Board of Supervisors member Tony Clayton presided the event. There were vocal selections from soloist Mrs. Mavis Henderson Lewis. Greetings were done by Su Board of Supervisors Chairman Dr. Leon Tarver II, SU System President Ronald Mason, and SGA Vice President, Sara Martin. “Next, we will have a lady that just cant stay away, Ms. Margaret,” said Merrick The Litany was done by Retired special Assistant to the Chancellor Margaret Ambrose. “All I was asked to do was this and I promise I will be done after that, “ said Ambrose in a comical tone. Following Family Expressions, which were spoken by his wife Beverly Dixon Wade, the audience migrated to see the unveiling of the dedicational plaque, located in the front of the house. Being that there were other orders of business Merrick had to
direct the audience to come back to their seats. “Ok you guys, that plaque will be there tonight, tomorrow, and forever,” said Merrick in a comical tone. Soon the congregation obeyed and returned to there seats. Former Board member and pastor of the Wade family Reverend Jesses B. Bilberry of Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church lead the blessing of the house. There was a tour of the house, with two rooms filled with memorabilia. Guest were then served refreshments in the rear patio area. This was an amazing celebration,” said SGA Vice President Sara Martin. As a student leader it was great to be apart of this moment.” “I have the best Job ever,” said Merrick. “Following in Mr. Wade’s footsteps is a huge responsibility, I hope that people recognize how important alumni is to the university and why we do what we do,” finished Merrick.
A Red Carpet Event BY LAVARIUS COTTON DIGEST STAFF WRITER
It was a red carpet affair on Monday, March 9 as Southern University’s employees were honored for their remarkable services. Students, alumni, faculty and staff alike gathered to recognize the numerous honorees, grouped according to their years of service, ranging anywhere from 20 to 40 plus years. SU’s own Pep Band, directed by Nathan Haymer, entertained participants with well-known selections as they socialized with one another and prepared to take part in the festivities. The theme of the affair was, “One Team, One Dream”. Honorees were given a celebratory entrance with flashing lights and enchanting music. Acting Chancellor Flandus McClinton greeted those in attendance with a heart warming speech that displayed his appreciation for the services of each and every
employee of SU. “I want to thank our employees for their loyalty, hard work and commitment,” said McClinton. “I want to thank them for making the dreams of our founders a reality.” Co-Chairperson of the Founders’ Day Committee, Della Netter-Perkins, affirmed the occasion, thanking each honoree for their tireless efforts to make SUBR the greatest campus in the SU System. “We are here to celebrate each other’s hard work, dedication and support,” said Perkins. “With people following the goals of our founders, we are able to commemorate 135 years in the making of Southern University.” Perkins finished. Dr. Donovan Segura, Interim Director of Assessment Management introduced the main event; the Dawnielle Pollard Mirror Me Dance Studio, directed by Twyana Cain. The studio
members performed numerous genres of dance pieces, including ballet, contemporary-modern, jazz and tap. Following the dance presentations, SUBR campus dignitaries began the presentation of service awards. The presenters included SU System President Dr. Ronald Mason Jr., Chancellor of SU Law Center Judge Freddie Pitcher, and Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management Dr. Brandon K. Dumas. Alumni were amazed at the progression of the university with the help of faculty and staff. “I believe it is important that the employees of our university are applauded for their work ethics,” said Johnesse Craigs, a 24 year old graduate of Southern University. “Without these people, what would our university be?” Craigs finished.
The world renowned Southern University Marching Band, most commonly addressed as the Human Jukebox, have been making some major additions to their résumé. Most recently, the band has developed and released their own app, making them the first collegiate band with one. Director of Bands Nathan Haymer says the idea for a smartphone app was first presented in 2012, while he was serving as Assistant Director to Lawrence Jackson. According to Haymer, although Jackson didn’t
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pursue the app, he encouraged Haymer to keep his ideas on hand for when he became director himself. App development began in November of 2014, and was released a few weeks ago. With the app, users can donate to the Human Jukebox, receive instant and detailed updates on the band, check the band’s performance schedule, and submit photos and videos of their experience with the band. Haymer says he is always looking for ways to develop the band and maintain their trendsetter status. “The goal is to be cutting edge, the band that everybody imitates,” said
Haymer. “I guarantee you another band will have an app by the fall.” Haymer finished. Haymer and his staff have also been working on developing partnerships with corporations in order to spread the reputation of the Human Jukebox, and bring more attention and revenue to the university itself. Last semester during the Homecoming football game, the band received their first new set of drums in 18 years from their most recent sponsor, Yamaha. Their old drums are now used for practice, and the new ones strictly for game days. Another partnership that is still developing is with the chain of regional McDonald’s restaurants. “It’s my goal for the Southern University Marching Band to be the celebrities’ band,” explained Haymer. “If you want a band for any commercials, movie shoots, productions, you’ll call us first.” Haymer finished. The band has also teamed up with the Make-A-Wish Foundation to grant the wish of 17 year old Jaymerson George, a wheelchair bound cerebral palsy patient. George and his brother, James, both wish to be members of the Human Jukebox. Haymer and Make-A-Wish arranged for a personal performance for George and Haymer announced George’s new status as an honorary member of the Human Jukebox. “It was a no brainer,” said Haymer. “I thought, that’s the least we can do,” Haymer finished. In addition to reaching out to help others, Haymer and his staff have been receiving help from companies who Haymer says are working toward building their own partnerships with the Human Jukebox. The band hall has received new televisions, courtesy of BestBuy, and the band directors have received iPads from Verizon. “That’s just the power of the Human Jukebox,” finished Haymer.
The Office of Student Media would like to wish all students “Good Luck” on midterm exams. Please remember to get plenty of rest before your exams. (see “Student Habits”) on page 9.
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All Out Brawl ruled a Double Forfeit Two top teams share the SWAC title but await terms BY FELIX CUNNINGHAM III DIGEST MANAGING EDITOR/ SPORTS EDITOR
After the pure breakout victory of 78-50 on Thursday against Prarie View, Southern University Women’s Basketball Head Coach Sandy Pugh and the women’s basketball team traveled to mark excellence against top seed Texas Southern at H&PE Arena. Pugh said wholeheartedly that she enjoyed the team she is coaching. “This is really my all-time favorite,” Pugh said. “They are a team in ever sense of the word. This is the most team-oriented program I’ve ever coached. They genuinely care about each other, and are enjoying every moment.” This past Saturday against Texas Southern, a dreadful event occurred and regression from Thursday was not a factor. Pugh said it was a disgrace to women’s basketball. It all began in the past two months while Southern and Texas Southern inadvertently battled for the Southwestern Athletic Conference women’s basketball title. Their first bout with TSU at F.G. Clark Activity Center at their first
SWAC showdown ended in a 4862 loss, but since then they haven’t tarnished their record to be the top seed. But at the H&PE Arena, blows were exchanged. The devastating brawl began beneath Southern’s basket, and extended to cheerleaders and fans throwing multiple punches that furthered proved the necessity of security on the court. The officials made the call of a double forfeit, but Southern contributed to a 51-49 lead and was awarded the victory which meant sharing the SWAC title between the number one seed. Pugh, upset about the overall event, spoke on the team’s behalf since teammates were escorted away by security and unable to be reached for comment. “I’ve been involved with basketball for 30 plus years, and I’ve never seen anything like it,” Pugh said. “It’s an embarrassment.” It all began when TSU’s Miracle Davis took a foul charge beneath the TSU basket. Pugh mentioned that she was appalled at the flash of the event
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Southern women’s basketball team punished after devastating brawl
BY FELIX CUNNINGHAM III DIGEST MANAGING EDITOR/SPORTS EDITOR
SWAC and Southern dished out punishment to players for their involvement in the outlandish on-court brawl during the game on Saturday night against Texas Southern, which ended in a double forfeit. However, with 12:36 left in the game, the Lady Jags stole the ball and collided with a TSU player under the net. TSU was the first to attempt aggression, however the verdict from Southern Athletic Director, William Broussard came in. “As we await the final verdict from the Southwestern Athletic Conference regarding potential suspension, senior guard Keonia Parrish has been dismissed from the women’s program for actinos detrimental to the team. Kenidi Robinson has also been suspended indefinitely for the involvement in Saturday’s incident,” said Broussard. SWAC also handed out punishments, suspending 15 players total from both teams
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for the diabolical incident. Seven of those players from Southern were: Shaquandria Litmon, Jadea Brundidge, Yasmine Nelson, Jasmine Jefferson, Kendra Coleman, Corteni Purnell and Keonia Parrish, all of which will be suspended for two games. Strictly appalled at the behavior, Southern head coach Sandy Pugh felt it necessary to offer her personal judgment towards a single player. “We would like to reiterate that any behavior of this nature is extreme and completely beyond the boundaries of tolerable. As a result, we felt that an immediate dismissal was warranted,” said Pugh in reference to the dismissal of Parrish. Southern (15-3) lost the conference struggle to Texas Southern (16-3) as they share the regular season title. As soon as Southern commences to conference tournament play, they will be exhausting the bench to ignite the floor, and with luck, maybe they’ll reach the ladder.
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TSU routes Southern BY FELIX CUNNINGHAM III DIGEST MANAGING EDITOR/SPORTS EDITOR
After an improved display of basketball by the revived Southern men’s basketball team on Thursday night against Prairie View A&M (77-73) and the disapproving brawl the game beforehand, it became overshadowed by their loss against Texas Southern. With Texas Southern clinching the regular season title in their blowout performance against Alcorn State winning 94-73, Texas Southern did not become subtle towards the Jaguars. Instead they marked their claim by lighting up the scoreboard with their 88-78 victory at the H&PE Arena. The results of such a game was the most points that Southern has allowed all year in conference play. Southern defensive play has been extreme due to not allowing
other conference teams to score less than 58 points per game. Southern head coach, Roman Banks while coaching a young team inferred that his team matched the Texas Southern intensity. “I thought around the horn we did well enough physically to match their intensity tonight. We have to grow up overnight, We’ve got to get better inside physical play against these top teams in our conference,” said Banks. Texas Southern had a tremendous performance with 59.2 percent made shots as they led by Deverlle Biggs which scored an abysmal amount of 27 points and Madison Gibbs added a double digit points of 15. Southern (16-16, 13-5) at the near end of the season finished the regular season as the No.3 seed in the conference and will be a bid in the conference
tournament at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas on Tuesday. Southern will be introduced to Alabama A&M in the conference matchup at 2:30p.m. Thursday. Their last encounter with Alabama A&M at home ended with a nine point win of 72-63. Southern were led by junior guard, Adrian Rodgers, who scored 22 points and sophomore guard, Trelun Banks came behind with 17 points. “They outworked us tonight,” said Rodgers, “They had more energy and fight. They were just the better team tonight.” Texas Southern (19-12, 16-2) cascaded Southern at halftime leading 51-44 and was outscored in the paint 36-26. “They can score pretty well,” said Banks,” I think they were See TSU SU page 5
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Mano y Mano Softball team goes one for one on the Lady Jaguar Field BY FELIX CUNNINGHAM III DIGEST MANAGING EDITOR/ SPORTS EDITOR
During the doubleheader against Patriot League conference team, Holy Cross, the Southern University softball team made their mark against the harsh non-conference matchup at home on March 4. Southern has hit hard strides during their season with non-conference matchups, but they improved on the diamond by scorching through Game 1 (5-3). Their only downfall was the performance on runs in Game 2 when they were outrun by five in their loss of (2-7). Southern (2-6) scored their second nonconference win since the (2-1) victory against Detroit early in the harsh season. In Southern’s Game 1 stint, the Lady Jaguars came up until an RBI by sophomore in-fielder Jade Luke, scored freshman pitcher, Kiara Suttles in making the Lady Jags lead 1-0 in their second inning. After, Holy Cross scored in their second inning and went scoreless in the third, then continued to roundabout go two more innings without a hit. Starter and sophomore pitcher Kayleigh Thomas, made sure that pitches from the mound were clean, tucked and strikeouts. Holy Cross, without having bases loaded, did not know what they were getting into.
Astavven Cotton/DIGEST Junior Pitcher Delphia Holmes winds up for a pitch during the the Lady Jaguars matchup against Holy Cross on Wednesday, March 4. On the other hand, Southern exploded in the fifth inning with three runs. Ambrelle Burton, Alicias Barajas, and Bailey Rankin each scored by RBIs and scaled the bases to meddling Holy Cross. Holy Cross tried to bounce back in the sixth inning, with two runs edging the field (4-3) but Southern soon combatted back with a solitary run by sophomore in-fielder, Amanda Pacheco to score the first win of the doubleheader. To take vengeance in Game 1, Holy Cross decimated Southern in Game 2, only allowing Southern two runs. Holy Cross supplied
and at the sight when she said, “I just saw two kids standing up and looking at each other and someone else push and yell. My first reaction is to tell everyone to stay on the bench. But I look up and TSU has two kids running in.” “One of their kids threw the first punch, and one of our kids was on the ground and someone was just pounding away at her. Next thing I know, it was a melee,” finished Pugh. TSU’s Alexus Johnson and Diamonsha Sophus threw punches, and security had to hold Johnson back from storming into the Southern locker room. After the marquee of bad decisions made in the brawl, TSU coach Johnetta Hayes-Perry spoke on the discipline of both teams. “It was a very undisciplined by both teams and fans on the sideline. I thought after the charge both players were trying to get up, but another player pushed them and that’s all I could see,” said Perry. Southern University Athletic Director, William Broussard, was appalled as he watch the occurrence from his seat in the arena. “I saw our coaches on the bench try to form a human chain to hold our players back, but when you see so much going on, and there was the perception that other individuals were rushing
enough ammo on the mound to relay a force to let Southern acquit to their runs. Holy Cross went out of the gate in the first with one run to topple Southern. Southern then, in the colossal second inning, cascaded with two runs when Barajas scored from an RBI and Burton also scored. Southern seemed to see the mountaintop, but in the third, Young from Holy Cross scored off of an RBI to tie the ranks (2-2). Southern then suffered a deficit in the third and Holy Cross snuffed out the weakness and scored two runs leading Kane and Muniz to score (4-2).
the court, then everyone got involved,” said Broussard. “It’s an ugly, unfortunate situation, especially considering it was shaping up to be a great finish.” Even though it’s rare for such occurrences to appear from Southern, it isn’t the first bench clearing incident they have been involved in this season. Southern and Alabama A&M had a scuffle on February 21. SU’s freshman guard, Briana Green and Alabama A&M Alganese Gatson dived to the floor competing for a loose ball in which Jadea Brundidge, Shaquandria Litmon and Keonia Parrish rushed to the scene from the bench, resulting in their automatic ejection. However, no one was suspended for such issues in that game due to the lack of physicality. It may be a different case this time, and more may be on the line. “They will get the film over to the conference office, and get a word from the officals,” said Broussard, “That will be the pending answer until they review the film.” Broussard compiled a report and filed it with the conference the night of the occurrence and felt that he could give a fair reverence of what happened. SWAC Associate Commissioner Edgard Gantt was not at the women’s game, but
Southern towards the stretch of the game could not pick up the runs, but they popflied in the fourth, struck out in the fifth, and launched pop-ups for the pitcher to catch in the sixth, while grounding out in the final inning. Holy Cross, however, in the fifth scored two more runs to rally to home plate, scoring their last run by Young in the seventh. Southern laces up their cleats to achieve the third times a charm ritual against Nicholls State at the Lady Jaguar Field on Wednesday, March 11.
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he reviewed the tape later with Broussard and was not able to draw a deductive conclusion in the results of the brawl. Though the SWAC office will be the deciding factor when it comes to who will deserve the punishment but officials from both schools seem to feel that neither team is blameless. The punishment for violence is a single game suspension and in tournament game rallying, both teams can not afford such casualties. Though heated incidents occurred, both ocaches were being cordial to each other and very apologetic after game ended. Pugh, with six SWAC titles in her 15 seasons at Southern apologized to the Jaguar Nation in hopes that these occurrences will be put back and basketball can continue forward. SWAC tournament begins on Tuesday in which No. 8 seed Alabama A&M faces No. 9 seed Mississippi Valley State at 6 p.m. in Houston, Texas in the Toyota Center. The winner will combat No. 1 seed TSU at 6 p.m. Wednesday. Southern faces No. 7 seed Grambling at noon on Wednesday and with spilling wins in-between the season, they hope to put the past behind them and capture a title and once again finish a game with Texas Southern.
zoned in pretty well and they had a lot of second chances to get shots when they did miss.” Southern sank shots in the first half with 56.1 percent while TSU shot 62.1 percent. Southern in the long run hope to have another run-in with Texas Southern in the conference tournament soon to approach. “I don’t know if we can look that far ahead,” said Banks, “We will just concentrate on that one game.” Rodgers said to attribute to conference play, “At this point, it’s win or go home. We will use the couple of days to regroup and then continue to get back on the basics. We will work on the mistakes and we will be ready.” As ready as former champions will ever be ascending through the ranks to attribute a title that hasn’t been breached since the 2012-2013 season.
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Destiny Smith/DIGEST Kelsea Pierre struts down the aisle during the swimwear portion of the MissThicker Than A Snicker Pageant.
Alliyah Moore/DIGEST Contestants of the Miss Thicker than A Snicker Pageant perform during the opening segment.
Jade Foye/DIGEST Sophomore Dual-Stem major, Joesph plays the sandman at the Apollo at SU in the Cotillion Ballroom.
Alliyah Moore/DIGEST Members of the Alpha Tau Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. stroll during the Miss Thicker Than a Snicker Pageant.
Destiny Smith/DIGEST SU Student Tevin Coleman scrolls through his Biology powerpoint slides perparing for midterms.
Destiny Smith/DIGEST KSU Students Synclair Gaines and Tywond McGee put their heads together to prepare for their Spanish exam.
Joshua Mcknight/DIGEST Contestants of the Miss Thicker Than a Snicker Pageant show their beauty and grace during the Formalwear portion of the pageant held in the Royal Cotillion Ballroom.
Alliyah Moore/DIGEST The Southern University Marching Band performs during the Donald Carlye Wade House Dedication for the 2015 Founders’ Day.
Alliyah Moore/DIGEST Southern University System President, Ronald Mason speaks during the Donald Carlye Wade House Dedication on Founders’ Day, March 9.
Alliyah Moore/DIGEST Family and friends of honored Southern University Alumni Donald Carlye Wade gather around for the reveal of the sign of the house named in his honor.
Alliyah Moore/DIGEST Southern Alumni, students, faculty, and administration recite a Litany during the Donald Carlye Wade House Dedication on March 9, 2015.
Alliyah Moore/DIGEST A painting in honor of Southern University Alumni Donald Carlye Wade is displayed during the Donald Carlye Wade House Dedication for Founders’ Day, March 9.
Derylle Spears II/DIGEST Founders’ Day mural dedicated to the Southern University Founders displayed at Southern Laboratory School.
Derylle Spears II/DIGEST Southern University Lab School students sit attentively during the Founders’ Day program in the SU Lab School gymnasium on March 9.
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Taking Center Stage
SU students showcase their talents during the JuniorSenior week Apollo night
BY MELINDA DUPAS DIGEST A&E WRITER
On Tuesday, March 3, students gathered in the Cotillion Ballroom to showcase their talents. Apollo Night was hosted by Cameron Linson and presented by the junior class. The event showcased student talents and a special performance by Kourtney Heart. In typical Apollo fashion, there was a podium for good luck, comedy, and of course a “Sandman”. In true Southern
Jade Foy Daveed Holt performs on stage during Apollo Night held March 3 in the Cotillion Ballroom.
BY DESTINY SMITH DIGEST STAFF WRITER
Over the centuries, women have proven to be just as industrious, resilient and independent as their male counterparts, and today many are the most competitive applicants for leadership positions in the workforce. Every year, the month of March is reserved for a special season of recognition to highlight the contributions of women to the world. It is celebrated in the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia, along with its counterpart International Women’s Day on March 8. The holiday got its start in the early sixties when women began to question their visibility in traditional American history texts. The movement raised a lot of awareness about the media’s neglect of women, and increased the number of women who wanted to work as historians and journalists. Women’s history was also a part of a larger movement that transformed the study of history in the U.S. Emphasis on women began to shift to a broader spectrum of American life. The public celebration of women’s history in the U.S. began in 1978 as “Women’s History Week” in Sonoma County, California. In 1981, Senator Orrin Hatch and Representative Barbara Mikulski co-sponsored a joint Congressional resolution proclaiming
fashion, students danced to the beats of DJ PK 1. Heart, a New Orleans native, opened the show. Despite her 15 minute delay in arrival, the audience was wowed as they engaged with her during the performance. Heart had students on their feet as she sung “My Boy”. There was also a special performance from rapper Boo Milton. Performances included a Lauryn Hill medley, original raps and songwriting, and even break dancing. Students were encouraged to “boo” if they didn’t like a contestant’s presentation, and to cheer if they did. Some participants did stumble, but tried their hardest to recover in order to avoid the jeers of the Sandman. Miss Junior, Mar’Lesha Hollins also greeted the crowd to share her charitable efforts for St. Jude patient Jordyn Minor, who is currently suffering from Leukemia. Students enjoyed the event, and many said they would definitely want to be present at another. “I really enjoyed the performances, even though some people didn’t do as well,” said Ashley Collins, a sophomore Biology major. “I think it allowed students to be themselves and have fun,” Collins finished. Some students also believed the talent show helped some people come out of their shell, and maybe even relieve some stress. “I think it was really fun,” said junior Sociology major Darren Jones. “It’s nice to see students showcase their talents instead of always being about school and class,” Darren finished.
a national Women’s History Week. The week began to gain popularity and favor, resulting in the expansion of the holiday to a month in 1987. Today, education systems and communities across the globe celebrate the month with special lessons and activities designed to inform the accomplishments and contributions women have made toward the building of the U.S. A month long holiday was not the only goal of the women who began the push for this recognition, thus the National Women’s History Museum was founded in 1996. A non-profit organization, the museum is devoted to upholding and commemorating the many historic contributions of women. The organization is now working with Congress to open a permanent site in Washington, D.C. This year, the younger generation took the celebration of Women’s History Month to social media. Twitter played the role of vital medium, highlighting the month and spreading awareness. For those interested in joining the conversation, two popular hashtags this year are: #WHM and #WMNhist. This month is host to a tradition that is slowly gaining more recognition, but with the involvement of everyone Women’s History Month can grow to be a well-recognized time.
Jade Foy Special Celebrity guest Kourtney Heart sings at the Apollo Night at SU in the Cotillion Ballroom.
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Never Lose Focus
A brief synopsis of the box office hit BY MARCHANDREA SEALS DIGEST STAFF WRITER
IMAGE COURTESY MOVIEPILOT.COM
BY DEJA LODREE DIGEST A&E WRITER
The brain can’t multitask. You touch them here, but you take from there. cus is a stunning movie full of twists and turns, deceptions, and double crossings. It is a comedy with mysterious traits that will leave you guessing as to what happens next. Will Smith portrays Nicky, a charming, smart, witty, but sometimes vulnerable con man. Jess, played by Margot Robbie, is a beautiful woman who is also a skilled con artist and thief, eager to get into the crime business. The movie opens with the two enjoying wine and displaying some obvious chemistry. However, what some may mistake for wit and charm is a battle of the mind as they try to outsmart each other criminal to criminal. Jess is a small time hustler who is trying to find her way into bigger gigs as opposed to Nicky who has been in the business his entire life and has worked the game down to a science. Jess begs Nicky to teach her everything he knows, and he obliges. The pair travel together as Nicky teaches Jess the importance of taking away someone’s focus and in turn pocketing their possessions. Nicky eventually introduces Jess to his team of con-men who
pick-pocket wallets and watches from out-of-towners who are attending a football championship. Jess is a natural when it comes to thievery and makes off with plenty of stolen items; including Nicky’s heart. Nicky runs into a rival and gambler (BD Wong) while at the football game and the two take part in a tension filled gamble. This particular scene could even be a movie in itself. Suffice to say, emotion is the kryptonite of a con-man, and the result is the parting of Jess and Nicky. The film picks up three years later in Buenos Aires, where Nicky is running a scheme for wealthy race car team owner, Garriga. This is also where Nicky reunites with Jess, who is dating Garriga. Jess insists she’s left her life of crime in her past, but a plot twist turns the movie on its head. One thing you will find yourself doing as you watch Focus is trying to guess what happens next. Most of the time, you’ll be incorrect. The audience is being played more than the characters in the film are. The twists, deception, and double crossings appear to be rapid fire toward the end of the film. It will leave you on the edge of your seat, shocked and stunned. Just be sure that when you walk out of the movie you have your wallet and watch.
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• Start studying early, but not too early: This helps you to prepare yourself, and understand topics thoroughly. This also prevents an overwhelming amount of stress when it starts getting close to your test date. • Listen to Music: Some people find that listening to music helps them to remember information better. • Find the right place to study: Your surroundings matter more than you think. If you concentration better in quiet, then the cafeteria or your noisy dorm room might not be the best place for you to study. • Study in groups: Having partners to help you study can actually be beneficial. Multiple people means the work load is divided into smaller portions. Another person’s outlook on a topic may be different than yours, and provide a new understanding too. Just make sure the people you choose won’t be more of a distraction than a help. • Make Flash Cards.: Making flash cards creates a more portable way of studying. It also helps when you’re trying to memorize definitions, as your mind will come to associate the word with whatever is written on the other side. • Take a practice test: Some teachers hand them out, but if yours doesn’t, you can always make your own. Forming the question can help you to remember the answer. • Manage your time: Everything has its season. This includes studying and partying. As much as we’d like it to, the season for partying does not happen to fall around the same time as a test. Sleep! While cramming for a test the night before may seem like the best idea, losing sleep leaves you exhausted. When you’re tired, you have a harder time trying to do the simplest of everyday tasks; remembering what you’ve studied for included. Listen.
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Reinventing your wardrobe: The Designers of tomorrow (D.O.T.)
Organizational Spotlight:
BY KAYLA FOSTER DIGEST STAFF WRITER
DOT is an SU organization that allows students to combine fashion and intuition. Designers of Tomorrow (D.O.T) is run by merchandising and textiles majors at Southern University. D.O.T held their first fashion show themed “100 years of fashion” in the fall semester of 2014 to represent the school’s centennial year on the bluff. The show consisted of models wearing outfits of different time periods with a modern twist. Many people came out in attendance and showed support. They are a fashion-based organization however, there is more to running a successful show. The process starts months ahead where the board sits down to start brainstorming ideas for the upcoming show. Following that, each individual team takes care of different areas such as hair and makeup, designers and the technical side of the production. After
all brainstorming is said and done casting calls are held. As of now Designers Of
Tomorrow consist of an average of 15-20 models and three to four photographers. The search for models is open to anyone with potential and love for fashion. “We look for models who can be coached,” said Tyler Mickes, a junior Mass
Communications major from Hawthorne, California. “They do not have to have experience because even some of our best models were inexperienced, just someone who can be taught,” finished Mickes. The shows are usually made up of professional local designers who have offered their pieces to be presented in the show and boutiques that have collaboration with the DOT organization. Students who have been in attendance of the past event are excited to what DOT has to offer in the upcoming spring semester. “I attended the fashion show back in the fall semester and I was very impressed with the different outfits and designs of them,” said Courtney Davis, a junior social work major from Atlanta, Georgia. “You could tell that a lot of work and thought was put into it and I hope I see more from them,” finished Davis.
Fundraising has been a major component for DOT and they plan to collaborate with other organizations in the future to achieve more student participation and grandeur. DOT’s next show later this spring will be a pageant called “The Face” in which they will be looking for a face for the organization. This pageant will imitate an Americas Next Top Model theme. After that there will be another show, which will take place in which Designers Of Tomorrow will be representing St. Jude Children’s hospital. The Designers of Tomorrow produce models in which to showcase their beauty, talent, and stage presence while some shy and others step out of the scene to become the epitome of greatness. Beauty is not what is in the face, skin texture, or body shape, but it is the attitude that a model holds to the highest standard and that what DOT is trying to achieve and with that the show must go on.
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Packing Light BY SAGE EDGERSON DIGEST A&E WRITER
Being someone who literally brings their whole wardrobe along with them whenever going away near or far with the sole though of “What if..?” can be a little tough but very stressful. I literally believe in packing a good chunk of my closet and never wearing at least 80% of what I’ve pack. My real life slogan has to be “No Clothes left Behind” because nothing is rarely left when I travel. But being that I’m a little unpredictable and take into account far too much to not overstuff my already XL suitcase and large carry on, recently I’ve discovered the way to not be so narcissistic and a bit “coo coo” when traveling. It all started with a weekend trip to Dallas, TX, early February and dead winter still for the city. The first thing of concern was the obvious weather shift from a breezy but cool 50 degree, Baton Rouge, to a maybe bone shaking 30 degrees with a possibility of snow, Dallas. I’m slightly exaggerating, but seriously, 34 degrees was the high on a Friday while 20 degrees was the low, temperatures unfriendly to someone as tropical as me. Anyhow, though freezing one day from Friday to Sunday the weather was like a light switch, cold on, and cold off. So when packing, definitely check the weather and all its possibilities, in order to properly prepare yourself. Next, if you’re going somewhere unfamiliar to you, and you have no set plans, this is absolutely the most important thing to do: pack 2 set outfits per day, 1 day outfit and 1 night outfit, with a backup outfit.
Yes, I know you can’t just pick one but humor me for a second. Chose outfits you absolutely love and have no problem committing to. A great indicator of knowing when the outfit is “The One” is your first reaction. That gut feeling, then a rush of happiness and the flooding of thoughts of how you’re going to wear your hair, do your makeup, accessories, etc. is kind of what you should be looking for. But us women are definitely equipped with the “I’ll know it when I see it” gene. Now once you have the weather down and your outfits down in its entirety (shoes included) always include a backup day outfit and a night outfit. Pick pieces that can be easily mixed and matched to optimize outfit selections if the weather or your mind decides to switch up on you and still minimizes space. The three days I was in Dallas, I had about 8 outfits that offered me at least 12 outfit options along with 4 pair of shoes for whatever adventure I came across. Remember when packing, shoes first, heaviest items are next then the rest of your clothes will follow. Now the only thing I need to do now is to teach myself how to downsize on packing under garments and socks and not bringing my whole makeup collection. Erykah Badu said it best in one of her greatest songs “Bag Lady” ‘One Day all them bags gone get in your way. So pack light’. Stay Fashion forward! XO
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Where did the time go? BY Y’MANI WRIGHT
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I cannot believe it is mid-term week already. It feels like we just got back to school. I will have to do much more than study for one of my classes simply because I got into it late, being that the department cancelled the class I was in. The closure of my original class happened after I, along with my classmates, attended class an entire week. The official cancellation occurred on Friday, which coincidentally happened to be the last day to register for classes. I went through everything to get into the new class, and then the professor gave me a hard time as well. But at least I was finally in the class, despite two whole weeks of school passing by. I asked the professor what they had gone over in previous classes, to which she replied, “It’s all on Blackboard.” Come to find out, most of the important things were NOT even on Blackboard, but on a piece of paper which was passed to the members of the class to take photos of on their cell phones.
In many of my other classes, I feel sorry for some of my peers. Many of them were forced to wait until the university released their refunds to purchase their books, and for the most part, professors are understanding and generous when it comes to that. However, at some point, the class must go on, and there are people who have still yet to receive their refunds, meaning they don’t have books. Without textbooks, they have no way of adequately preparing for mid-term exams. Also, in one of my more difficult classes, the only grade we’ll be receiving so far this semester will be our midterm grade. The in-class review day was cancelled due to the Founders’ Day Celebration. I truly wish our exams wouldn’t be during or near this time, as so much is occurring and trying to focus on it all is difficult. At the end of the day, midterms are here, and college is all about time management and prioritizing. With so much going on in this spring semester, I can honestly say that midterms are going to be a great challenge.
How Great Is Your Kings? BY ROMEL WILLIAMS
DIGEST COMMENTARY WRITER
To the Nations who claim another, who is your king? One that is made of wood and carved with hammer? These nations have become defiled and my brothers along with them, yes even my Israelite brothers and sisters have become a gentile and take their share in this lawless land. A foolish people full of deceit, never looking to return but continue to go contrary from our Father. How will you plead your case? When one takes their last breath, do you not know that you are asleep and the flow of thoughts are at halt? For false apostles have took on the teachings of the apostles and failed, becoming as a fox who see a house full of sheep. Do not take these words light for the one who hears and understands, it becomes heavy. Isaiah stats in 40:21, Did you not know? Have you not heard? Has it not been declared to you from the beginning? Have you not understood from the foundations of the earth? It is He who sits above the circle of the earth, and its inhabitants are like grasshoppers, who stretches out the heavens like a curtain, and spread them out like a tent to dwell in, who brings princess to naught, shall make the rulers of the earth as emptiness. Hardly have they been planted, hardly have they been sown, hardly has their stock taken root in the earth, when He shall blow on them and they wither, and a whirlwind take them away like stubble. And to whom then do you liken me, or whom am I compared? Says the Set-apart One. How equipped is your king and how great is he? For a man known as Constantine formed him (Jesus) who is not of the seed of David and whose name does not exist in the choice words of His mouth (Hebrew). There are others who claim of a divine women who
cannot even break the shackles of her being, physically nor mentally, but yet she is divine? A king has been hidden from Israel, yes the rulers who take counsel against you are trying to hide His name, to keep you asleep from the acknowledgement of your heritage, history and the cause of your captivity. Isaiah stats in 52:5, And now, what have we here,” declares Yah (His full name in Hebrew Yahuah), that My people are taken away for naught? Those who rule over them make them wail,” declares Yah, “and My Name is despised “all day continually. “Therefore My people know My Name, in that day, for I am the One who is speaking. See, it is I.” Do not get distracted nor confused, for we have tried to build as a nation but failed, why? Because we lack the knowledge to build it the right way and most importantly replaced our king with a man, which caused us to build a house out of hay which will not stand. Repent! Do not think that our king has forgotten His people. Isaiah stats in 43:1, But, now, thus says the Lord, who created you, O Jacob, and who formed you O Israel: “Fear not, for I have redeem you; I have called you by your name; you are Mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; And through the rivers, they shall not overflow you. When you walk through the fire, you shall not be burned. Nor shall the flame scorch you. For I am the Lord your God, The Set-Apart One of Israel, your Savior; I gave Egypt for your ransom, Ethiopia and Seba in your place. Since you were precious in My sight; I have been honored, And I have loved you; Therefore I give men for you, and people for your life; Fear not, for I am with you; I shall say to the north, “Give them up!” And to the south, “Do not keep them back!” Bring My sons from afar, and My daughters from the
Meal Plan
Malfunction BY DESTINY SMITH
DIGEST COMMENTARY WRITER
Though everyone can appreciate the crispy fried chicken or flavorful red beans and rice that Mayberry serves on Monday, I am alarmed by the lack of healthy eating options available to students with meal plans. Though Mayberry does provide one highlighted vegetarian meal of the day, and a salad bar full of fresh vegetables, there is still a lack of variety for healthy foods. Most of the protein is majority pork based or fried, which has been timelessly proven to have a negative effect on health. The student union is also a popular dining place for students, and the restaurants there provide a little more of a variety when it comes to eating options, but as of now with Popeyes, Burger King, Home Zone and Penne Pasta being the only options, it seems like more of a hub for fattening fast foods. Most students are aware that eating fast food is detrimental to their health, but this does not stop them from visiting their favorite restaurants frequently. Fast food is a huge part of the student population’s diet, mostly because of the convenience. This causes them to put themselves in great danger of developing a wide range of health problems, some of which are potentially life threatening. African-Americans are more at risk than the average American for developing diseases that result from a poor diet. According to the American Heart Association, heart disease is the number one killer for all Americans, and stroke is the fourth leading cause of death. As frightening as those statistics are, the risks of getting those diseases are even higher for African-Americans. The prevalence of high blood pressure in African-Americans is usually the highest in the world, and can increase your risk of heart disease and stroke, as well as causing permanent damage to the heart before symptoms are even detected. As an HBCU that caters to mostly African-American students, I think that this issue is something that needs immediate attention. Though the great efforts of the meal plan providers here do not go unnoticed, there is still a lot more room for improvement. Students need to demand more grilled food, vegetarian and low calorie food options. This is not just a matter of griping for better food, this is a matter of advocating for better health.
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SPEAKOUT
Do you feel there was enough content in this semester’s curriculum to prepare you for midterm exams?
BY: TYRA BROWNLEE DIGEST STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
ASHLEY R. NURSING JUNIOR BATON ROUGE
“No. This was awful, I feel we were not prepared due to this and then teachers want to lecture eight chapters in one lecture . We students are not robots.”
TYRIN SMITH MASS COMM SOPHOMORE BATON ROUGE
“No, because everyone has at least five classes and I find it funny how they expect students to learn EVERYTHING from those classes in a month. Being a college student sometimes, life can get in the way of that.”
PASSION WARD ELEMENTARY EDUCATION JUNIOR HOUMA
“No, because we have other things to worry about in class, such as classwork. I feel we need a little more time to prepare .”
ANTONIO DAVIS MECHANICAL ENGINEERING FRESHMAN NATCHEZ,MS
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