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2016 Election Results Miss Southern Corrine Vaughn 549 Sarah Thanni 394 Onyx Joseph 131

Royalty Awaits

Miss Senior Stephanie Hypolite 61 Gabrielle Jackson 44

Vaughn elected Miss Southern

Senior Class President

see “Who’s In” page 3 Courtesy/Marvin Price JaMaya Mcgee, the 85th Miss Southern University consoles Corrine Vaughn as she is announced as the 86th Miss Southern University on Election Day Tuesday, March 15 outside the Smith-Brown Memorial Student Union.

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The Southern University Police Department has launched a new feature of the Jag Safe Application. “Where’s the shuttle” a newly implemented feature that allows students to see where the bus is located and how long it will take for the bus to arrive to their location and the next destination.

Jag safe, which was launched in August 2015, gives students the ability to request safety escorts, report crimes anonymously and aid the Southern University Police Department with emergency contact information per student.

Prior to the bus tracker, students would have to locate the bus using brcats.com. Now students can use the WiFi accessible and free app to determine where the shuttle will be located.

“If you haven’t already, downloaded this free app, please do so. After you download it and enter your basic information, click on “where’s my shuttle” and click select your route. Then you select which location you want. Afterwards, you select the time you want the time you plan on departing on the shuttle and click view live,” said

Chief Johnson.

SUPD Administrative Deputy, Kevin Johnson says that the new feature will keep the Department’s phones from frequently ringing as of March 21.

“Effective starting Monday, we will no longer be taking calls and if they call, we will refer them to what the new process is,” said Deputy Johnson.

Deputy Johnson also explains how the shuttle works in regards to picking and dropping students off.

“With the route, as long as you are at your stop, it will pick you up and take you wherever you need to go on the list of stops.”

Chief Johnson is encouraging all to students to register with the app to help the campus maintain a safe environment. According to Johnson, the department pays for the app to run but not enough students are utilizing the app to its potential.

One of the features that students should take advantage of is “Friend Watch.” Johnson says that this tool can be used anywhere as long as the student user describes the activity that he or she is doing and set the timer that best suits them. To

Junior Class President Xavier Diamond 177 Charnelle Casma 59 Kigaillie C. Woods 38

What’s your location?

SUPD Makes It Easier for Students to Track the Jag Train

BY BRANDON PRINCE

Joy Henderson 110 Aaron Haynes 107

Miss Sophomore Morgan Malone 238 Elise Gipson 135

Sophomore Class Senator Alana Stevenson 293 Keyarias Pegues 253 Jonalyn Fair 248 Simone Pillette 148 Lakeshmi Jackson 106 Brandon Prince/DIGEST Sophomore Music Education major Paris Daniels utilizes the the bus tracker on the Jag Safe app to find out when the shuttle will arrival time from T.T. Alain on March 17. avoid any further action, the user should simply deactivate the timer, but in the event that it does

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Were you suprised with this year’s student election results? If so, why?

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“No, because Corinne Vaughn is sweet and a great person!

WALKER Also I knew she would win without question!”

“Yes, I feel that all candidates worked really hard and I was expecting DAWSON more run-offs from the election results.”

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“No, I wasn’t surprised with this year’s election results FRANKLIN because I knew that the candidate’s personalities would speak for themselves. It was a great opportunity for them as students.”

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RETOOL YOUR SCHOOL Help Southern University win up to $50,000 towards improving our campus through the Home Depot “Retool your School” project. Vote everyday via Twitter, Instagram and Facebook using the following hashtag: #SouthernU_RYS16 STUDY ABROAD OPPORTUNITY The Center for International Affairs and University Outreach is giving students to the opportunity to study in Belize from May 15 to June 5. Financial aid will be available. For more information call: (225) 771-2613.

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“Yes and No. There were already some favorites on who AGE was and wasn’t going to win. I think that if certain things had been different than the outcome would have been a whole lot different than it was.”

JORDAN STEWART MASS COMMUNICATIONS SOPHOMORE VACHERIE

“No, I wasn’t “I wasn’t surprised surprised with the by the results of elections result. the the election.

Everyone who GASAWAY Some of the STEWART worked hard campaigns were good and some were not. The person and put themselves out there deserved to win.” that went out and talked to the students the most and told them why they were running and meant what they said were more than likely to win”.

dos 2016 SPRING TUTORING C-USA is having tutoring sessions for the Spring 2016 semester every Monday through Friday from now until April 28. Tutoring Services will be located in Stewart Hall, room 155.

DEADLINE EXTENSION The Southern University International Research Experiences for Students Project has extended the deadline for STEM majors and graduate researchers that would like to become apart the NSF funded program. For applications, send an email to: deidre_hardy@subr. edu.

Deadline is February 15.

NATIONAL SCHOLARS PROGRAM The U. S. Department of Agriculture and the 1890 Historically Black Land-Grant Universities are now accepting applications for the National Scholars Program. The Deadline for this application is Monday, April 11. You can access the application in your SUBR email address. For more information contact: (202) 205-4307 MICROSOFT IT ACADEMY The Southern University IT Program is currently holding Microsoft Academy classes until April 14 in J. B. Moore Hall Room 129. To register, visit: www.subr.edu/ itacademyresgister.

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Retraction On Tuesday, March 15, 2016 in the article “Yes or no: SU students have final say on Gateway Project.” it says the Gateway Project would cost approximately 12 million dollars, which is incorrect, It should have read “1.2 million dollars.”

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Student election results revealed

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Southern University students along with the Student Government Association campaign candidates, parents and supporters gathered at the Smith-Brown Memorial Student Union Courtyard on March 16 to hear the results of the student votes for student leaders and referendums.

Of the five referendums, two were passed and 3 failed. Referendum number one on the ballot asked for financial support to the Southern University Gospel Choir with a three-dollar selfassessed non-refundable fee per student, which passed. Referendum number two did not pass after receiving over 700 no votes to increase the SU Cheerleader fee by two-dollars. Referendum number three, concerning a fee increase of four dollars from two dollars for the Association for Women Students, passed receiving over 500 votes, while referendum four failed.

Referendum five, asked for support by students in paying a five-dollar fee every semester and two dollars and fifty cents during the summer. This referendum unanimously received an approximately 700 no votes, which is almost twice the amount of yes votes.

Current SGA President, Dominque Diamond says that by the students voting “No”, it shows that the students will now engage more on what goes on in the Senate meetings and attend them as well.

“Whether if it was a yes or no, it was a win-win situation for me as the person who proposed this idea to senate. If yes, it would have taken place, it would have happened and it would have brought a new light to the University, but since it is not happening, the school’s moral will definitely go up towards engaging in the issues on campus.”

Diamond also states that this was not the first and definitely not the last time they students will encounter a referendum like this. Diamond described the issue of the “Gateway Project” as an attention getter, but blew up in a negative way due to the exposure of the subject on social media. Diamond also says that if the student feedback existed earlier on in the process with the concerns of the bigger issues, a plan of action would have been made to discuss these issues with state.

When asked about what he expects of the newly elected SGA officials, Diamond commented saying, “Bite off this opportunity.

Students are caring more now and we have to make sure they stay informed. We want to make sure they are knowledgeable of what they are speaking about and make sure they know the ends and outs. Now we have their attention, lets change it to a more positive feed and make sure that we are informing on more of the positive outcomes of what SGA can do.”

Political Science major and current Miss

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Don Green/DIGEST Southern University students prepare to cast their vote during the 2016 Student Elections on March 15 in the Royal Cotillion Ballroom.

Junior, Corinne Vaughn of Stockton, California, won with over half of the votes tallied for Miss Southern University. Vaughn is also an active member of the Kappa Kappa Chapter of Sigma Alpha Iota International Music Fraternity.

“Standing in the moment before the results were announced, I was nervous at first, but during the process I was confident and stayed focused on working hard.”

Explaining how nervous she was Vaughn went in to say she saw a rainbow and it gave her a sense of peace.

“A young lady on my team pointed to the sky and said look at the rainbow right over my team.

We thought about how it was God’s promise that everything will be just fine. My nerves did not leave immediately, but I knew it would be ok and when the numbers came out, the moment was jus surreal,” said Vaughn.

Vaughn said that she did not wait until campaign week to build a relationship and bonds with students.

“I was myself, I did not have to change who I was for campaign week. I did not have to buy or sell votes during campaign week, because people have gotten the chance to see me for who I was, since my freshman year and that is a genuine person who loves people. I would give my last to people whether they deserve it. The Lord told me to be myself and I did.”

Many of Vaughn friends, family, and supporters helped her rejoice in the victory of being crowned Miss Southern. Of those

supporters, freshman Social Work major, Nala Anderson of Shreveport, had many positive thoughts to say about Vaughn.

“I feel that Corinne is very down to earth, approachable and if we ever had any problems or suggestions, I feel like I can go and talk to her.

I know she’s going to get things done, make sure the student voices are heard and do work. She’s all about action and not all about talking, so I am excited about her being Miss Southern,” finished Anderson.

Newly elected SGA President Zana Harris, Vice-President Bre’anna Perkins, Chief Justice Charles Baker, Men’s Federation President Armond Duncan, AWS President Paula-Marie Mensah, AWS Vice-President Tiara Johnson, Miss Junior Felise C Thompson Doyle, Sophomore Class President Anthony Kenney Jr and Sophomore Class President Lela Murdock were all appointed early due to no other candidates present or qualified.

Unfortunately for Miss Senior, there was a run-off between Gabrielle Jackson and Stephanie Hypolite, which took place on Thursday. The run off election resulted in an unexpected victory in favor of Hypolite.

According to Jonas Vanderbilt, Director of the Gold’N Bluez and Student Programs, the SGA rules state in a three-way race, one candidate has to have more than half of the tallied votes to win the election.

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not happen, an alert will be sent to the emergency contact and the linked location to the user’s phone will be accessed.

Another feature of the app that Chief Johnson wants students to utilize is the “Service and Tips” section. In this four-part section of the app, students will first have access to calling the SU Police Department for an escort on duty with the “Request Safety Escort” button.

In the “IReports” section, student users will have the availability to report suspicious activity by the describing what is going on in the situation box and can either use the option to upload a photo or video of the situation. Also, the user has the option to send in the report anonymously. Chief Johnson said that students should learn how to use the app correctly in order for it to be of service.

“We really need students to register for this app, students would usually text us, but no one takes a photo or video of what is happening. It would really give us better information then just a text to use as evidence to the cases,” said Chief Johnson.

In the third section, the app provides an Emergency Guide, which provides the user with a student handbook of what students need to know in regards of their rights, what to do in case of a fire, information about sexual assault, being aware of suspicious objects, what to do when the University is faced with severe weather, information on active shooting and how to proceed with caution and campus evacuation tips. The fourth section of the feature is the student profile, which students can update at any time.

Chief Johnson and Deputy Johnson wants all students at the University to know that the Department strives to achieve for nothing more but to ensure their safety and build better relationship with them.

“We are just trying to improve our communication with the students because we know that a lot of students here do not want to be seen talking to us at the station for something that may have done.

Student safety is the top priority,” said Chief Johnson.

Junior Criminal Justice major, Tymere Barrett of Mobile, Alabama says, “If you learn to bond with the police, they will get to know you and you will receive more help. So when you need them, their response will be quicker.”

Freshman Political Science major, Adagio Coleman of Rayne, Louisiana says why it is important to not only download the app, but to actually register and use it.

“It is good app to have because me being a freshman, I do not have a car on campus so I am always looking for ways to get to my locations faster. And one of the biggest complaints I hear from students with myself being a SGA officer is that it is not safe on campus at times so if I am able to zoom in and take a picture, I know I will be safe and the police will respond to it.”

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Lady Jaguars knocked out of WNIT

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Southern season ends despite triumphant return to March Madness Courtesy hbcusports.com

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Southern was inches away from catching an early flight to Spokane, Washington to stake their claim at the number one seed again.

A victory for the Jaguars would’ve meant a chance to make history to play Oregon but was halted in a 55-59 loss against Holy Cross in Dayton, Ohio.

The Jaguars put up a strong season in the Southwestern Athletic Conference by capturing the championship trophy then making it to the first four of March Madness.

Three victories in 48 hours could give excitement for a team.

Rap artist Future said it best in his song on the Dirty Sprite II album, “You have to ball like it’s March Madness”.

In March Madness, there are uncertainties and many brackets that could be foiled but the Jaguars had their eyes on their claim to fame.

The Jaguars spent the night in Dayton and came back to Baton Rouge on Thursday, but this season was as much about the future of the program as it stepped out of the darkness of NCAA probation as it was about the games of the last four months.

Senior guard, Christopher Hyder and allSWAC senior guard Adrian Rodgers were left to contemplate the next step in their lives as their college basketball careers are over and neither will be easy for Banks to replace.

Rodgers was the constant eye for the Jaguars as he was to save themselves from their point deficit in the early matchup.

Rodgers attained the point high of 14 points and 4 assists and redshirt junior forward Shawn Prudhomme came from behind with 10 points and Hyder had 8 points and 6 assists.

Southern was in the lead three times but the final and closing tie was when Prudhomme sailed a 3 pointer for a score of 49-48 and the Jaguars couldn’t drink from that tome of victory ever again.

From the outside-in this matchup was one of the most scrupulous matchups that one could watch on the big screen and it could also could have been a fan-favorite from the state of Louisiana.

Head coach, Roman Banks proved in this season that when his team wasn’t halted by a pesky postseason ban, they have produced championship tier teams.

It has been proven this year and in 2013 while capturing the SWAC Championship and going against Gonzaga in the First Four. Unfortunately both of these turned into losses but it can be a recruitment tool for Southern University for the first time in a long time.

It’s finally a breath of fresh air to know there’s nothing to hold back the Jaguars from March Madness.

Although, Southern had to return to Baton Rouge, Louisiana, they didn’t return across the hump as losers, but they returned as contenders.

And that’s all that matters.

Southern had to shave their time cards short when losing 68-45 to Arkansas State in the first round of the Women’s National Invitation Tournament(WNIT).

After being placed in the top-tier of the Southwestern Athletic Conference with an overall of 19-12, the Jaguars were blessed with an entrance to the WNIT. Five days before their bout, Southern were taken out of the final picture for the SWAC Championships in a 51-55 loss against Alabama State in which it is the second consecutive year that Southern has fell to Alabama State.

At the entrance of WNIT, junior post player, Miaya Crowder suffered an ankle injury within the first two minutes of the game, forcing Southern to switch their options.

The Lady Jaguars then went on to trail 32-18 in the half and shot 26 percent from the field while they left the Red Wolves to 10 percent from the 3-pointer range.

Southern decreased their performance in the second half by shooting 3 for 15 and 20 percent from the field.

“The hardest thing is that we didn’t score well in the first half,” said head coach Sandy Pugh.

Out of halftime, Southern could not find their bearings and Pugh spoke of how their tactics changed in postseason play.

“We got out of character,”

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Jaguars takes three wins against Selma

BY FELIX CUNNINGHAM III DIGEST SPORTS EDITOR

Southern was set to face Selma on Friday, March 18, but had to reschedule due to the weather.

That reschedule could have fueled the Jaguars, because they went for a complete winning streak during their series against Selma.

In the first bout on Saturday, March 20, Southern obliterated Selma 10-0 and counted out their efforts for a slick run.

Selma didn’t take their eye out of the content on the Sunday doubleheader when falling 12-6 and 4-3. Before the weekend

commenced, Southern has yet to string back to back wins but would sneak a single win in their game series.

Southern (6-11) generated a morale booster in this course of the season.

“It feels good. It feels really good,” said Southern starting pitcher Daniel Franklin, the winning pitcher for Sunday’s first game.

“We’re coming along together as a team, and we just have to keep progressing and working harder.”

Franklin put himself in a hole early when he left a fastball high in the strike zone for Selma

designated hitter Deshun Bolling to send careening into the right-field scoreboard for a two-run homer in the first inning.

But Franklin allowed only one run and four hits in the next five innings, but finished with three runs on five hits while striking out four.

“Franklin was able to get better as the game went along, and we were able to get some good, quality hits,” said Southern coach Roger Cador.

“That’s what we’re focusing on.”

However with such resolve that was placed in the first game, Southern dried up their offense in

said Pugh, “Their defense intensity set the tone for the game. They did a good job getting into our passing lanes and disrupting our rhythm.”

At a huge deficit of 50-29 in the fourth quarter, Southern buckled down and found some swift offense in which in the end, Arkansas State prevailed and split the Lady Jag’s ticket.

Senior guard, Britney Washington scored 12 points as she spent her last game as a Jaguar fighting in postseason play, led the Lady Jaguars. She added those rewards with six rebounds and four steals.

Being apart of the new generation of women’s basketball, freshman guard, Rishanti Cowart cashed in 10 points.

Southern finished the game with 21 turnovers, which Arkansas State used the basic fundamentals of basketball and scored from 20 of those turnovers.

On a season’s regard, Southern did not come from this game as a true victor but was invited into the WNIT and contended their hearts out for the Southwestern Athletic Championship.

Seniors Washington, Kendi Robinson, Jadea Brundidge and Ashley Williams will not leave Southern without realizing the road to redemption. They’ve survived the postseason ban that halted their progress to postseason play for two seasons and continued to strive for greatness in the WNIT. The future of the team’s rests on the shoulders of the rest of the players that are willing to make that future brighter.

the second.

Selma coach Adrian Holloway said his Bulldogs were intimidated by the Division I Jaguars in the previous two games, but freshman pitcher Reggie Vaughn effectively contained Southern’s offense.

It looked as if the shortened game was headed to extra innings with the score tied at 3 in the seventh until Southern’s hottest hitter stepped to the plate with one out and two runners on.

In the last matchup, Southern ended the game at the seventh inning stretch and caught the

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victory they’ve been needing all season.

“We don’t want to take away that they won two games today, but they could’ve done better,” said Cador.

“There were a lot of things they need to improve on if they’re going to be a good team going forward.”

Southern will have to look forward to taking those wins for a run as soon as they face Loyola on Wednesday, March 23.

Loyola (16-18) has been battling intense matchups in their season but a fueled Jagaur team could mean an end to the Loyola Wolfpack.

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Stephen Rideau/DIGEST Southern University students interacting with workshop facilitator, Jasmine Mastin, at the “Keys to Success� workshop held on Wednesday, March 16.

Bria Gremillion/DIGEST Apparel merchandising students Jasmine Guillory, Bernadine Nelson, Kristen Ambeau, Courtney Johnson and Devonte Smith at the grand opening of the Southern Niche on March 16.

Jade Foy/DIGEST Southern University students begin their painting exercise during Painting with a Twist in the Cotillion Ballroom on March 17.

Don Green/DIGEST An SU student is cheered on by bystanders as he dances on the side walk near the student union courtyard during election day on Wednesday, March 15.

Jade Foy/DIGEST Assistant Administrator for H&E Equipment Services Greg Banks speaks during the Computer Science Symposium held in T.T. Allain on March 16.

Stephen Rideau/DIGEST Academic Behavior Interventionist for The Center for Undergraduate Student Achievement,Jasmine Mastin explains why time management is so important to Southern University students at the Keys to Success workshop held on Wednesday, March 16.

Jade Foy/DIGEST Southern University Campus Police sporting new graphics for their squad cars.

Courtesy/Marvin Price Current Miss Southern University JaMaya Mcgee and Miss SU- elect Corrine Vaughn pose for a picture after election results were announced.

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Finding their Niche

Internship promotes student entrepreneurship

BY BRIA GREMILLION DIGEST STAFF WRITER

Southern University celebrated the grand opening of student-operated store, The Southern Niche, on Wednesday March 16 in Pinkie Thrift Hall.

The Southern Niche is an internship project of the Apparel Merchandising and Textiles Program in the Division of Family and Consumer Sciences, located in room 155 of Thrift Hall.

Students greeted customers and assisted them with selecting merchandise throughout the store as refreshments were served.

The store is dedicated to selling merchandise that has been produced by small-scale Louisiana entrepreneurs and students. It gives students hands-on experience in a retail setting.

Under the leadership of the Associate Dean of the College of Sciences and Agriculture and professor, Dr. Doze Y. Butler, the store was funded by a grant from the United States Department of Agriculture in 2010 in efforts of getting students to major in agriculture.

Southern Niche’s hours of operation are Wednesdays and Thursdays from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. and is open to the public that accepts cash, credit and debit payments from all major card companies.

In order to appeal to college students, the class performed a needs assessment to find out what items students would like to purchase.

As an assignment, students are responsible for getting 5 vendors to display their merchandise in the store. The store operates on consignment, allowing participating vendors to collect 70 percent of sales, while the store earns 30 percent.

Students are also expected to earn a

Bria Gremillion/DIGEST Senior apparel merchandising major, Kristen Ambeau interacts with customers at the grand opening of the Southern Niche on March 16 in Pinkie Hall.

sales quota of 25 dollars per week and have to work a set amount of hours in order to pass the class.

Dr. Butler expressed how the students are gaining retail experience that they won’t find anywhere else.

“Most universities don’t have a store that is run by students, but this store belongs to the students,” stated Butler.

Apparel Merchandising senior of Baton Rouge and manager of The Southern Niche, Maggie Sanders, expressed how she wants students to visit the store.

“I want people to come in and see what we do in our class. Everything is hand-

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CAREER SERVICES

Southern University Junior Mechanical Engineering major Nathan J. Morrison of Mer Rouge, Louisiana is one of many who took the initiative to venture to the Career Services Center to better his chances in the career world.

Q: Two years after creating Greater Repairs Cell Phone Repair, what d you owe to your business’s success? How do you continue to expand your clientele?

Nathan J. Morrison

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made and unique,” said Sanders.

Bernadine Nelson, an Apparel Merchandising major junior also invites all students to visit The Southern Niche.

“It’s a smaller environment, but I think we can do just as good as Forever 21,” said Nelson.

The students worked diligently at the grand opening of Southern Niche. The SU community is encouraged to stop by room 155 of Thrift Hall during it’s hours of operation.

It’s the fact that it’s extremely easy to crack your cellular device. I expand my clientele by word of mouth and it travels pretty quickly.

Q: How did your internship at Air Liquide Large Industries US LP further develop your experience in engineering? What were some of your duties and benefits of this internship opportunity?

I was able to apply technical concepts that I have learned in my curriculum thus far to real world situations. While interning at Air Liquide I simultaneously lead the critical spare part analysis process for two sites. As a result of my hard work I was able to network with the Vice President of the

H2 Syngas division and also it’s respective department heads within the division.

GREEN WINS COLLEGE MEDIA SHOOTOUT COMPETITION

Q: If you had three wishes, what would you wish for?

My three wishes would be: 1) That my hometown never flooded 2) That I had heard or was informed of the great Southern University and A&M College at an earlier age.

3) My father could be here today to see his son receive a great education.

Q: If you could go back in time, and change one thing what would it be?

I would have taken school more seriously freshman year.

Q: How has the Career Service Center aided in your professional and educational development thus far?

The Career Service Center gave me the skills and tools necessary to be able to compete with global talent by means of resume workshops interview critiquing

Congratulations to Don Green, won the “Photo Shoot-out” competition in the “Best of Show” contest to earn a David L. Adams Apple Award at the national College Media Association’s (CMA) convention held in New York City, March 12-15, 2016.

For the second consecutive year, the SUBR Office of Student Media has earned the national award at the CMA’s annual meeting.

Green, a junior social work major from Baton Rouge, is a photographer for the SUBR Office of Student Media, contributing to the student newspaper (The Southern DIGEST), magazine (Ego), and yearbook (The Jaguar).

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The Myth of Race and the Evolution of Skin Color

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Mass Communication Chair and Professor Dr. Okoye Yakini Ahomse held a public screening of a documentary titled “The Myth of Race and the Evolution of Skin Color,” on March 16 in the Royal Cotillion Ballroom As the chair of the Mass Communication Department, Ahmose created the documentary in hopes of educating people on the concept of race.

“I wanted to give people an alternative way to view the world,” said Ahmose.

Students, faculty and supporters viewed the documentary that lasted a little over an hour on a projector screen.

Mass Communication Junior, Alexandra Trigg, introduced the documentary to the audience.

“It will open your eyes to things you’ve never seen or thought of,” stated Trigg.

She also encouraged audience members to use the hash tag “mythofrace” on Twitter to promote the discussion.

The documentary focused on using science and historical research to prove that humans created the concept of race.

According to the documentary, all humans originated from the same descendants that migrated out of Africa thousands of years ago.

Over the span of 5 years, Ahmose began researching and traveling to create the documentary.

Ahmose explained that he spent years traveling to cities in Ethiopia, India and Germany, and living amongst people of different cultures and researched with scholars across the world to create and

documentary film. After evaluating the science behind the myth and It took him two years to write the documentary and another year to edit the film.

Dr. Ahmose began the screening

with an explanation on how genetic mutations create gene variations throughout different generations, resulting in different races over time.

The biological make-up of all humans is 99.9 percent the same and one tenth of a percent is a mutation resulting in different skin tones, shades and features.

Dr. Ahmose spoke of how living amongst the different cultures is the aspect he enjoyed most when creating the film.

“I knew that in order for me to get a better feel of what was going on I didn’t want to stay in a hotel. I lived with the people. It also helped me to get a sincere connection,” said Ahmose.

Nursing major of Baton Rouge TaiSha Combs, attended the event and spoke of how she enjoyed the learning experience.

“I learned where skin color, hair texture and physical features originated from pertaining to race,” said Combs.

To purchase visit The-Myth-ofRace-and-Evolution-of-Skin-Color on Facebook or contact Dr. Okoye Yakini Ahomse at 225-288-4239 or via email at drahmosenvc@yahoo.com.

Bria Gremillion/DIGEST Mass Communication Chair and Professor Dr. Okoye Yakini Ahomse overlooks the crowd of attendees during the “Myth of Race and the Evolution of Skin Color” on March 16 in the Royal Cotillion Ballroom.

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