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What was your favorite part of the spring semester?

GLENNISHA HOWARD

JEREMY NETTLES

CHRISTIAN GORDON

NURSING SOPHOMORE BATON ROUGE

HISTORY EDUCATION JUNIOR NEW ORLEANS

PSYCHOLOGY SOPHOMORE BATON ROGUE

“My favorite part of the Spring semester was the Spring Fest concert. Very well planned.”

“Honestly, my favorite part of the semester is the ending. This NETTLES allows the student body at SU a chance to relax and take a break from their academics.”

“My favorite part of the Spring semester was the GORDON Omega Psi Phi Fraternity probate.”

TROY HOLMES JR.

NADJIA WOODS

DINNDRE JACKSON

COMPUTER SCIENCE FRESHMEN NEW ORLEANS

NURSING FRESHMAN MANSFIELD

CIVIL ENGINEERING FRESHMAN BATON ROUGE

“My favorite part of the Spring semester was when I went to Spring Fest.”

“My favorite part of the Spring semester was the foam party.”

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“My favorite part of the Spring semester was JACKSON the Spring Fest. I enjoyed the talent show and concert.”

COPY EDITORS Vacant NEWS EDITOR Bria Gremillion PAGE DESIGNER Vacant A&E EDITOR Trevor Moore SPORTS EDITOR Felix Cunnigham III PHOTO EDITOR Kayla Foster ONLINE EDITOR Kayla Foster DIGEST STAFF WRITERS Ithalynn Brooks Eddie Bynog Jori Lacour Skyler Franklin DIGEST PHOTOGRAPHERS Porcha Maten Stephan Rideau Jade Foy Jarren Narcisse Xavier Clark

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Briefs END OF SEMESTER HOURS Home Zone, Mexigo, Java City and Popeyes will close April 28. Burger King and POD Express will close May 4. RENTAL REMINDER May 4 is the deadline to return your rented books of the semester. A non-return charge and processing fee(s), plus applicable taxes will be accessed if return isn’t made before deadline INTERVIEW STREAM The Southern University Career Services Center will be offering a new technology this coming fall that will help students feel more prepared in regards job seeking. For more information, visit the Center at Suite 1100 of T. H. Harris or www.subr.ed/careerservices SPRING 2016 COMMENCEMENT United States Congressman Cedric Richmond will deliver the commencement address for the Southern University Baton Rouge Spring 2016 Commencement Exercises on Friday, May 13, 2016, at 10:30 AM, in the F. G. Clark Activity Center. SAVE THE DATE The Southern University Office of Career Services will hold a Career Exploration on Wednesday, September 21, 2016, from 10 AM to 3 PM at the F. G. Clark Activity Center

DRUG AND ALCOHOL PREVENTION The Office of the Dean of Students wants you to check out their latest information on the illegal use of drugs and alcohol. For more information visit:www.subr.edu/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. 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.

The Office of Student Media Congratulates Lauren Johnson Editor-in-Chief & Porcha Maten DIGEST Staff Writer & Anysia Dorsey MultiMedia Manager on their 2016 Spring Graduation. Your contributions have been invaluable. Best of luck in the future.

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Letter From SGA President Zana L. Harris

Dear President-Chancellor Ray Belton, It is an honor and a privilege to serve under your administration as the 2016-2017 Student Government Association President for Southern University at Baton Rouge. Firstly, I would like to commend you and your administration for leading our university during our time of bereavement. The student body greatly appreciates the decision made that allowed for Lashuntae Benton and Annette January to be honored with posthumous degrees. It truly reflects your most devout regard for our community of students, staff, and faculty. With that being said, as we continue to build a greater rapport between administration and the student body, there are countless obstacles that are paramount to address. Though these obstacles are not unique to Southern University, the manner in which these issues are portrayed, discussed and exposed are of grave concern. Far too often, we are painted as the chief responsible party for many problems not within our control. This letter is written in hopes of shedding light on many issues we have yet to fully address in the most effective way and with the goal of bringing these issues to light and properly take action upon them. 1) Economic development must be facilitated and encouraged within the North Baton Rouge community. Freshmen students are not allowed to have cars on campus; the limited options for food and clothing are stifling to our university’s growth and appeal. We need an environment conducive to a college community….and that includes having businesses within walking distance. If we pursue active and aggressive steps that lead to economic development of North Baton Rouge, we can positively alter our retention rates, enrollment, as well as, create a situation ideal for a nearby clinic or hospital, and other vital businesses, to return to our area. 2) As J.A. Montgomery stated in his letter to Chancellor Pierre, “Laissez fare and Quid Pro Quo will be the DOWNFALL of this institution if the cousins of such-and-such or the sister-in-law of so-and-so are continually allowed to merely collect a paycheck; instead of providing an equivalent amount of quality student service that We the Students are paying for.” It is imperative that we shift the habits we have employed and begin hiring those not only qualified, but also, compassionate, efficient, and consistent in their service to the student body. By avoiding this specific issue, the cycle of negativity expressed verbally or via social media by students, will continue. When we feel discouraged by professors or staff members alike, that is reflected in our lack of personal investment in this university. You might feel compelled to state that many of these grievances can be addressed at town hall meetings. But my experience as of late has shown me that there exists a lot of frustration and hostility by and with representatives and their interactions with inquisitive students. 3) Maintenance of our beloved campus must increase. Buildings and roads are in deplorable conditions. As many of these buildings cannot be demolished, we must find effective means to preserve the history and landmarks on our campus and to properly acquire and retain funds in order to do this. 4) Allocate funds for programs that directly impact student performance. The Career Services Center creates opportunities for students that prepare them for the next level of their lives; however, this department cannot thrive due to low funding. Also, through this department, students should be offered more graduate preparatory classes for exams such as the LSAT, MCAT and the GRE. 5) Contracts with Aramark should be revised. The prices for catering from Aramark are far too high; Aramark complains that student organizations outsource food for their events, but $199.99 for 100 finger sandwiches is too much. Student organizations should be given a reduced rate. Furthermore, diversifying the food selection is necessary and the hours of operation of each facility that offers food and accommodations on campus need to be extended. Students are left with such little after certain times of the day and as a university campus with thousands of residential hall boarders, this is unacceptable. 6) Lastly, Wi-Fi conditions and internet access need improvement. Students do not have adequate and consistent internet and this greatly impales the learning and studying experience, as computers are an essential component of most classes. Often times, we must travel to the library or off-campus locations to use the internet. As the Student Government Association President, I assure you that this letter is not a malicious attack on our administration; however, I believe we need to make these changes in order to maximize each student’s collegiate experience. I hope that this letter finds you well and that you are ready to work intensely with the students to continue to make Southern University absolutely exceptional. Sincerely, Zana L. Harris 2016-2017 Student Government Association President

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Farewell My Jaguars LAUREN JOHNSON

As a freshman, I was welcomed into the Office of Student Media, never imagining that I would one day run and fight for the award-winning student publication. It has been my second home, and my main priority to serve the Jaguar Nation as the editor-in-chief of the Southern Digest. Working for the student newspaper, has forced me to balance my school assignments and put my personal life aside in order to maintain the “job that never ends” but there is not a moment that I regret. I would like to thank my advisers in the Office of Student Media for supporting me, the Professors of the Department of Mass Communications for preparing me to be a journalist, the SU Administration, former and current chancellors, faculty,

staff and most of all the amazing student body. I appreciate any one that assisted me or failed to assist me with obtaining information needed for various articles. Every encounter has helped me to grow into a stronger journalist and build character that will prove beneficial in my future career. It is said that in college one finds her niche, and I have done that with the help of the Digest. Without the help of my fellow staff members and our ability to work as a team, it would not have been possible to successfully lead and produce our weekly student newspaper. As I leave this prestigious position, I hope that those that follow me continue to carry the torch by being greater than I was, and strive to remain the accurate, credible and official student newspaper at SU. As I end my reign, I would like to thank the Jaguar Nation. It has been a privilege to serve you all.

SU students compete in Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition

Eddie Bynog/DIGEST Faculty and student supporters observe as students compete in the College of Business and Computer Science’s first ever student competition. BY EDDIE BYNOG

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On April 22 on the 3rd floor of T.T. Allain, seven marketing and computer science majors had a chance to put their genius to the test in a first ever competition of its kind hosted by the Southern University Center for Economic Development. The event, which was billed as the Computer Science and Business Student Project Competition asked Business and Computer Science majors to partner with their fellow peers and come up with new and innovative ideas, products or processes. Business and Computer-Science students who participated were also asked to submit a business plan for their ideas, which they would present to the panel. The students then presented their ideas and products to an 8-member panel composed of their fellow students and professors who judged the strength of their topics. The event which was hosted by the University Center for Economic Development, the College of Business and the Department of Computer Science was meant to support and build upon innovation and entrepreneurship, according to one of its organizers Dr. G. Ghebreyesus. “Entrepreneurship is a key component of economic development” said Ghebreyesus, “So we want to encourage innovation and bringing new ideas to markets so that the skills needed for entrepreneurship with our students.” When asked where the idea for the competition originated, Ghebreyesus said that many other colleges have similar

competitions and that by bringing this to Southern, he and the other faculty who led the project hoped to support economic development from Southern University students. “Our objective is to build a very strong link with industry and committee so that everyone, including our university and its students can benefit,” ended Ghebreyesus. Senior Computer Science major, Alanie Fernandez, participated in the competition along with her graduating Senior Business major partner, Marquanski Arvie. Fernandez and Arvie presented their idea for a financial management app that could prevent college student debt by helping students maintain finances and budget while they are in school. When asked if she thought the competition was a good idea Fernandez said that she felt that the competition was a great experience because it helped her learn a lot about her idea, and how it should be marketed. “I think that the computer science department and business department should definitely partner more because this was a great experience. My partner helped me see some things about the business side of my idea that I had not seen before and the input from the panel was very valuable,” said Fernandez. Organizers of this year’s competition said that although the competition was restricted to Computer Science and Business major students, next year it will be open for any and all Southern University students who would like to contribute.

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One Inning to Rule Them All Jaguars slide past Prairie View A&M 7-5 BY SKYLER FRANKLIN DIGEST STAFF WRITER

Stretching their win streak to four, the Lady Jaguars found their way base of operations which is at home in the final Southwestern Athletic Conference series. Late Friday afternoon, the Lady Jaguars of Southern University took on the Panthers of Prairie View A&M University on their home field at Lady Jaguar Field in Baton Rouge, Louisiana which adds to seven games that have been won at home. Southern (7-8, 10-17) attempts to even out their win ratio in their season and reach premiere marks before entering tournament season. Prairie View (6-10, 9-25) scale right under Southern in the Western Division. This game was set to open a SWAC series. Prairie View was first to score in the series in which Shelby Williams scored from a throw when Briana Knowles snuck past to steal second base. Going into the second inning, the Jaguars were down 1-0 until senior infielder Alicia Barajas handed out a two run single. Five errors committed by the Panthers allotted for the Lady Jaguars’ lead. Southern dominated the game in the second inning in which they scored

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six runs off of three errors. After the Lady Jags took a 6-1 lead in the second inning, the remainder of the game worked in their favor. This inning plagued Prairie View and coming back from such an inning became fruitless. An additional error committed by the Panthers in the third inning allowed Southern to add another home run to the scoreboard, making the score 7-1 after freshman infielder, Adrianne Roberson scaled her way home. The next two innings went scoreless until Prairie View’s Peyton Simms hit an RBI single along sides Jalla Johnson’s run off of a Southern error. The Panthers prevailed in the 7th inning when Johnson reached third base as a result of another SU error. This error allowed Simmons RBI bunt single. Some additional field errors permitted the Panthers to score when one baseman was left in the 7th inning. Ashley Higgins for PVAMU allowed seven runs on seven hits in six innings while senior pitcher, Delphia Holmes allowed nine hits and five runs which ultimately led the Jaguars to a victory. Due to uncomfortable weather conditions, the series abruptly ended with Southern escaping with the close

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win in which the team was supposed to celebrate Senior Day. Macy Maurer, Ambrelle Burton, Alicias Barajas, Hailey Guitreau, and Delphia Holmes was supposed to be apart of that celebration and will leave their ties of history with the a place that was called home, the Lady Jaguar Field.

The SWAC tournament is set to open on May 11-15 in Birmingham, Alabama in which the Lady Jaguars will test their bats against the greatest of the conference and for the seniors, it will be their last testament to become giants.

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Roman Banks honored as LABC’s Coach of the Year BY SOUTHERN U. ATHLETIC MEDIA RELATIONS

BATON ROUGE --- Southern University head coach Roman Banks became the eleventh head coach to win the Tommy Joe Eagles Memorial Award for Louisiana’s top collegiate head coach at the major level in the awards 42-year history. Banks received the award during Saturday’s 42nd Annual Louisiana Association of Basketball Coaches Awards Banquet held at the Embassy Suites Hotel. Banks joins a distinguished group of coaches which included former Southern head coach Ben Jobe, who won the award in 1988 and 1993. Dale Brown and John Brady of LSU, Andy Russo of Louisiana Tech, Mike Vining of UL-Monroe, Rickey Broussard of Nicholls State, George “Tic” Price of New Orleans, Mike McConathy

of Northwestern State, Billy Kennedy of Southeastern Louisiana and Dave Simmons of McNeese State serve as the only state coaches who have earned the award on multiple occasions. Banks, who also served as an assistant on Kennedy’s staff at Southeastern during the 2004 and 2005 season, led the Jaguars to the program’s second Southwestern Athletic Conference Tournament championship under Banks and to their first NCAA Tournament appearance in three years with a 22-13 record. After leaving Southeastern in 2011 to become the head coach at Southern, Banks quickly transformed the Jaguars to an immediate winner and by the 201213 season, he had guided the Jaguars to a 23-10 record and produced Southern’s

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Skip Bayless Stephen Curry aiming to play leaving ESPN, in Game 3 ‘First Take’ gig BY DIAMOND LEUNG THE MERCURY NEWS

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ESPN announced Tuesday that Skip Bayless, the popular but controversial co-panelist on its “First Take” debate show, will leave the network when his contract expires at the end of August. Bayless’ last appearance on “First Take” will be the day after the end of the NBA Finals in June. “We want to thank Skip for his many contributions to ESPN,” the network said in a statement. “His hard work and talent have benefited ESPN for 12 years.” ESPN is believed to have wanted to retain Bayless on “First Take,” where he works alongside Stephen A. Smith. The show is expected to go on with a replacement. Bayless widely is expected to land at FS1 in a yet-tobe-determined role. Bayless is the latest high-profile personality to leave ESPN. On Monday, it was reported that “Monday Night Football” play-by-play man Mike Tirico will leave for NBC.

OAKLAND, Calif. _ Warriors guard Stephen Curry envisions a return to action in Game 3 of the Western Conference semifinals. Asked on the ABC broadcast of Game 1 Sunday about the chances he’ll be back for Game 3 against the Portland Trail Blazers, Curry said, “To me, they’re pretty good.” Curry returned to the court for stationary shooting drills Saturday, and he could be able to scrimmage later this week, Warriors coach Steve Kerr said. While Curry is unlikely to play in Game 2 on Tuesday, the three off days afterward could enable the reigning MVP to be ready for Game 3. “Before he’s going to play a game, he has to be on the floor in a 5-on5 situation, which means it’s pretty slim that he would be out there in Game 2,” Kerr said. “Maybe Thursday, Friday there’s a chance we could get him on the floor in a scrimmage situation, but it’s all speculation.” Curry’s light drill work came six days after he suffered the injury in

Game 4 of the Warriors’ first-round series against the Houston Rockets. The Warriors offered a rough twoweek timeline for Curry to return to basketball activities after an MRI exam revealed a Grade 1 MCL sprain.

Lionel Messi for sending him an autographed jersey. Soon after Messi released an Instagram video of him with the jersey, Curry went down with the injury when he was playing defense and slipped on a wet spot in Houston.

Golden State Warriors’ Stephen Curry (30) joins his teammates during the second quarter on Sunday, May 1, 2016, at Oracle Arena in Oakland, Calif. (Dan Honda/Bay Area News Group/TNS)

“Thanks for all the messages and positive energy this past week,” Curry wrote on Instgram on Saturday. Curry was thanking soccer star

“This gift was a great reminder of how incredible and supportive the fans are through everything,” Curry wrote.

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This list was obtained from the Southern University Registrar’s Office and the Graduate School as of May 2, 2016. If you have any questions or discrepancies PLEASE CONTACT YOUR INDIVIDUAL COLLEGE or REGISTRAR’S OFFICE @ 225.771.5050 or THE GRADUATE SCHOOL OFFICE @ 225.771.5390. This is not the final official listing for the Spring 2016 candidates for graduation. The list will be updated daily in the Registrar’s office and Graduate school office. This list of graduates represents the most accurate information available at the time of publication. The appearance of a name on this list and/or participation in the ceremonies is presumptive of graduation, but not conclusive. 2016 Chief Student Marshal: Arnedia K Wallace

*Denotes Summer 2016 Graduates - **Posthumously

COLLEGE OF BUSINESS Donald Andrews, Ph.D., Dean Lavetta C Joseph, Student Marshal

Anthony M Harris, Fridley, MN Randall J Harris, Alexandria Martin Nichalos Henry, Philadelphia, PA Demetrius O Jackson, Baton Rouge* Aashton J Johnson, Baton Rouge* Jameka Johnson, Port Allen Rodarrick Jones, St.Gabriel* Kayla Marie Joubert, Lake Charles Kevin Jaron King, Baton Rouge Shaquandria Litmon, Miami, FL

Bachelor of Science in Accounting Dorseay L Bindon, Baton Rouge Erica T Brooks, Gonzales Katashia L Byrd Baton Rouge Larissa R Derouen, Baton Rouge Yanik Akeem Duffus, Brooklyn, NY Kaitlin A Harris, Baton Rouge Ashley Danielle Porch, Plaquemine William M Roberson, Baton Rouge Booker Washington, Baton Rouge Bachelor of Science in Economics Shelby Aaron Mouton, Beaumont, TX Bachelor of Science in Finance Garilyn Denise Benjamin, Baker Kendrick J Curtis, Baton Rouge Christopher Allen McGee, Hammond Nico Talbert, Baton Rouge Bachelor of Science in Business Management Marquanski Marquez Arvie, Lafayette Kenitra L Belvin, Gramercy Jami R Blackston, Clifton, NJ Wilford L Brooks, Gonzales Nile Cheatham, Baton Rouge Evan T. Cooper, Beaumont, TX* Harold Trey Fluellen, Fort Valley, GA Ryan Edward Flynn, Baton Rouge Najah J Freeman, Baton Rouge* Cedric G Guillory, Oakland, CA Kimberly Harrison, Belle Rose Gerald F Hebert, Baton Rouge* Eric T. Janeau, New Orleans Annette Latrice January, Gary, IN** Jazmin Jefferson, New Iberia Lavetta C Joseph, Alexandria Nakeem Thernell Maye, New Orleans Ty Eisha K McCaleb, Baton Rouge Johnathan Preston, Pearland, TX Jordan R Quinn, Tickfaw Imani J Redmond, Houston, TX* Richelle Lynette Shropshire, Clinton Nolesha Shantell Simpson, Memphis, TN Ryan B Smith, Jackson, MS Allan Brennan Spry, Columbia, SC Averi K Strickland, Kentwood Kevin Wade Tobias, Brusly Vincent Walter, Baton Rouge Bachelor of Science in Marketing Whitney S Bolding, Baton Rouge Colin A Ceaser, La Place* Brandi N Newsome, Centreville, VA Samantha Lynn Poole, Zachary Brejena L Precciely, Baton Rouge Ariel N Robinson-Dunn, Bossier City

Shaddaiia R Wilson, Baker COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, ARTS AND HUMANITIES Verjanis Peoples, Ph.D., Dean Dayshawn B Russell, Student Marshal Bachelor of Arts Cassie A Cole, Baton Rouge Jeremiah Devaun Dozier, Crowley Shawnte L Green, Baton Rouge Chassity M Lewis, Houma Breante’ Renee Moore, Baton Rouge Lance J Mouton, Opelousas Ronneshia Brieon Ringo, New Orleans Kayla M Stevens, Baton Rouge Tina Sade’ Turner, Baton Rouge Ashton D Warner, Baton Rouge Lakira A Washington, Monroe Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communications Sayidat L. Balogun, Miami, FL Jasmine Gabreail Brown, Baton Rouge Kendall P Bunch, Deerfield Beach, FL Willshika Javanda Carter, New Orleans Jasmyn Nicole Clark, Baton Rouge Rafael Jamal Cotton, Lewisville, TX Felix C. Cunningham III, Kentwood Anysia L Dorsey, Baton Rouge Melinda Gladys Dupas, Baton Rouge Lauren J Johnson, Baton Rouge Odschanae E. Lamark, Harvey* Jared Peter Listach, Baton Rouge* Briauna Antoinette Marshall, Zachary Charnique B. Morris, Berwick Keith Joseph Morgan, New Orleans Justin Patterson, New Orleans Ashleigh B Payne, Los Angeles CA Raeven T Poole, Harvey Gabrielle Rogers, Mavina Ray, CA Marchandrea Seals, Monroe Chelsea L Smith, Baton Rouge Bria RaShawn Turner, Zachary* Jazmine Alaina Veal, Slaughter Donnice Washington, Baker Amorette Williams, Aurora, CO Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies Brandon Terrell Ash, Champaign, IL Desmond Banks, Baton Rouge Justin Betts, Springfield* Christopher M Brown, Baker Daniel P Brown, New Orleans Reginald Brown, Baton Rouge Perchard D Cartwright, Baton Rouge Alexis Michelle Clark, Baton Rouge* Lakendralynn Coleman, Donaldsonville Dominique D Diamond, Kentwood Raymond B Ellison, New Orleans Lashonda E Feast, Baton Rouge Varonna Ikeda Garrett, Baton Rouge*

Amanda Corin-Jenay Materre, Richmond, TX

Calvin S Mitchell, Hammond Jamarius Norwood, Monroe Tiara T Pickens, Alexandria Reginald James Redding, Indianapolis, IN Al Redmond, Houma Kevia D Roberts, Angie Chassity Dominique Smith, Baton Rouge Arielle Spears, Baton Rouge Travis Stewart, Baton Rouge Elizabeth L Thomas, Dallas, TX Jalisa S Williams, Baton Rouge Lakeisha D Williams, Donaldsonville Nacole T Williams, Denham Springs Roderick S Wiltz, St. Martinville Gloria W Winchester, Baton Rouge Clydeisha T Wyatt, Baton Rouge Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education Lawrence Roosevelt Curette, Lebeau* Dequincey R Matthews, Clinton Jasmine S Payne, Baton Rouge Bachelor of Music Education Calandria Charmaine Allen, St. Francisville Hoza C Redditt, St Gabriel Jerry E Riggins, Houston, TX Dayshawn B Russell, Addis Denzel E Starks, Harvey Devonne J Timmons, College Park, GA COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND COMPUTER SCIENCE Habib P. Mohamadian, PhD, Dean Uchenna Junior Agu, Student Marshal Bachelor of Science in Computer Science Donovan Alexander, Breaux Bridge* Morgan A. Brenton, Woodbridge, VA* Jonathan E Charles, Lake Charles* Christopher Louis Chatman, Baton Rouge Suzette W Domingue, Baton Rouge Alanie Marie Fernandez, Belle Rose * Marketa Renee Kitchen, Natchitoches* Darryl C Overton Jr. Greensburg* Anjelica Y Pierson, Baton Rouge Egbeyong Enoh Tanjong, Baton Rouge Rashell Brion Williams, St Joseph

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering Florence M Estem, Baton Rouge Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering Olusegun Adetoba, Baton Rouge Johnny Ray Green, Greenwood Warren Christopher Lyons, Zachary Barrington Aurelius Moses, New Orleans Michael W Perkins, Port Allen Janae Kichelle Porter, Bogalusa Sandarius Sereal, Lafayette Monique G Tillis, Baton Rouge Arien F Wright Maumee, OH Bachelor of Science in Electronics Engineering Technology Willie E James, Laplace* Caitlin Amanda Johnson, Baton Rouge* Jerry L Rendell, Baton Rouge Jeremy D Shropshire, Baton Rouge De’Antonio Vaughns, Melville* Stanley Lee Young Jr., Jackson, MS Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Uchenna Junior Agu, Baton Rouge Adrian Jerell Anderson, Lake Charles Jonathan Paul Bennett, Flower Mound, TX Blosom Ashante’ Brown, Eunice Meagan Elizabeth Gauthier, Baker David Hubbard Lee, Gary, IN Lee Mitchell, Hoover, AL Xanthus T Vasquez, Corinth, TX COLLEGE OF NURSING AND ALLIED HEALTH Janet Rami, RN., Ph.D. Dean Anne Chumbow, Student Marshal Bachelor of Science Sabreenazeer Abdullah, Raceland Gabrielle Clare Aubry, New Orleans Onika Nichelle Barjon, New Orleans* Kent A Battiste, Baker Lashaunte T. Benton, Lake Charles** LaShae Raney Blunt, Baton Rouge Jasmine Angelle Brumfield, Addis* Valencia Nichelle Cooper, Baton Rouge Charmarlia D Davis, Angie Derek Dennis, Columbia Kelly Dorsey, New Orleans Maghan Samone Eugene, Destrhan Donovan D Gray, Sr. Monroe* Tyranisha Grimes, Clinton Kristy Hill, Maringouin* Bianca S Jones, Baton Rouge Jerry Kinchen, New Iberia Tierra Lena King, Rohnert Park, CA Daniel Martin, Gretna Darlissa L. Riche, Huntsville, AL*

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Eddie Smith, North Las Vegas, NV* Shuwanda La’Shay Smith, Baton Rouge Tiara Re Dawn Syria, Humble, TX* Brittany M Trahan, Baton Rouge* Lavarria D Walker, Shreveport Chloie L Wallace, Baton Rouge Marchita West, Napoleonville* Spenser A Williams, Plaquemine Breanna S Wilson, Plaquemine Jacquelyn D Womack, Greensburg Bachelor of Science in Nursing Chelsie C Adams, Bogalusa Rosemary Chinenye Ajoko, Baton Rouge Tara N Alexander, Baton Rouge Nikki Rae Allen, Livonia Erik J Angel, Monroe Demika Amelia Augustus, Baton Rouge Caitlin Ann Badeaux, Zachary Kathy Lynn Barbay, Zachary Kayla Marie Bridgewater, Geismar Ormet Lynn Millet Campbell, Laplace Anne Chumbow, Baton Rouge LaRita TeBless Crumpton, Zachary Jonathan Brant David, Zachary India L Davis, Baton Rouge Tiffany N Davis, Baker Madonia Oyanga Eyong, New Orleans Chelsea T’iara Ferrell, Alexandria Jennifer Leigh Gaffney, Pensacola, FL Yolanda Gauff, Garyville Ashley Dupuy Goss, Livonia Shemaiah Melanie Grant, Marrero Kendrea Jackee’ Harris, Bourg Olufunmilayo Kwentua, Ondo, Nigeria Julia D. Ledet, Breaux Bridge Dominique K Lewis, New Orleans Dawnielle Lynn Lomas, Baton Rouge Harrell La’Colby Marks, New Iberia Jessica D Mason, Port Allen Natarsha C Nelson, Baton Rouge Maysha O Owens, Angie Christopher Lee Pigeon Baton Rouge Emerald Noelle Pinkney, New Orleans Aspen Katieatta Richardson, Baton Rouge Zeraleigh N Spencer, Baton Rouge Trenton Jureil Stewart, Baton Rouge Ji’Kia De’na Wallace, Baton Rouge Angela Patrice White, Baton Rouge Jessica Maria White, Baton Rouge Daran Williams, Atlanta, GA Destiny Lashay Woods, Slidell Torri Youngblood, Baton Rouge Danielle R Ziaie, Zachary Bachelor of Science in Speech Pathology and Audiology Luci M Barker, Baton Rouge Onika Nichelle Barjon, New Orleans* Raeshanda T Brewer, New Olreans Jasmine Angelle Brumfield, Addis* Lasonya M Celestine, Breaux Bridge* Chante C Jones, Port Allen Alicia M Pennington, Shreveport Donald L Phillips, Waggaman Mendrek D Solite, White Castle Aleisha M Spears, Plaquemine* COLLEGE OF SCIENCES AND AGRICULTURE Laurence Henry, Ph. D., Dean Megan E Thomas, Student Marshal Bachelor of Science Bernell James Alexander, Shreveport Kassidy Danielle Allen, Aurora, CO Kristen G Ambeau, Baton Rouge Zrwantinie Monchell Anderson, Ville Platte Shaniqual K. Bailey, Kentwood Tracey A. Barton, Zachary Brent J Batiste, Baton Rouge Florence J Battles, Baton Rouge Keara K Beard, Alexandria Selena K Bell, Baton Rouge Brittany A Betts, Baton Rouge* Delmis Yolani Blanco, Baton Rouge Kaitlyn Antoinette Bradford, Baton Rouge Lamar K Burton, Baton Rouge Kadedra K Carter, Monroe Tre Demond Celestine, Baton Rouge Jene C Clayton, Port Allen

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SOUTHERN DIGEST Gabrielle Latauschii Cooper, Baton Rouge Aaron Lynn Davidson, Baton Rouge Tashauna Monique Davis, Metairie Yasmin Deporres Dotson, Port Barre Jason Dykes, Baton Rouge Isiah T Eaglin, Opelousas James Eaglin, Westwego Adryon M Forbes, Denham Springs Morgan Lee Gorman, New Orleans Jasmine C Guillory, Opelousas Ashley C Guye, Coushatta Jaren D Hampton, Bossier City Alonzo Harris, Washington Krystin D Harris, Baker Nicholas Wayne Harris, Rosedale Mar’Lesha L Hollins, Jackson Ashley Holmes, Prairieville Trenton Georic Holt, Shreveport* David Jimenez, Long Beach, CA Courtney Danielle Johnson, Natchitoches Trinity A Johnson, Zachary Lauren K Jones, Olathe, KS Kirah Lashai Joseph, West Des Moines, IO Chelsey R Knatt, Saint Martinville La Trina Keyshonna Leday, Opelousas James O Mason, Arcadia Porcha E Maten, Baton Rouge Janachia Nicole McGovern, Douglas, GA. Payton Kristian Mitchell, Arnaudville Diamond Lanae Moses, Covington Jana Andrea Myles, Donaldsonville Jamenecia A Nero, New Orleans Iva Valencia Painia, Baton Rouge Jeremy R Perkins, Jennings Perez R Pickney, Port Barre Nsombi Jahiare Roberts, Palm Bay, FL Desmonique Lekarion Robertson, Kentwood * Charlaceya M. Robinson, Monroe* Nicholas Cortez Sargent-Johnson, Nashville, TN Taylour Symone Shepherd, Slaughter Tamira Mezasias Sims, Zachary Andre J Spears, Prairieville Whittany Nicole Sutton, Baton Rouge Brandon Dominic Thibodeaux, Marrero Megan E Thomas, Opelousas Quitney Raynard Toussaint, Baton Rouge Jasmond K Tucker, Wakefield Amber Watson, Baton Rouge Angele Williams, Baton Rouge Skylar Elise Wilson, Arnaudville Bachelor of Science in Urban Forestry D’Aaron D Bennett, New Roads Larry J Brisco, New Roads Markiee L Griffin Sr. Baton Rouge Kandrea Lanette Johnson, Greensburg Daniel Nicholas Leija, Pine Grove Eugene W Livingston, New Iberia Eddie Lee Reynolds, Rayville Kandace K Shropshire, Baton Rouge Frank J Terrance, New Roads COLLEGE OF SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE Albert Samuels, Ph.D., Dean Erin Kiana Norwood, Student Marshal BACHELOR OF ARTS Marissa Alex Batiste, Plaquemine Austin D Clayton, Westwego* Darryll W Hilliard, Pine Bluff, AR Evelyn D Linkford, Monroe Mikel Shaniece Marish, Ruston Jarquevious K Nelson, Decatur, GA Daria C’Ne Perry, Chicago, IL* Arnedia K Wallace, Baton Rouge John K. West, II, New Orleans* Dovan D Willis, Saint Martinville Lonzetta M Willis, Coushatta Bachelor of Science Khiry Thorray Allen, Port Allen Malaycia Javonna Bell, Franklin Javonte Arion Blatcher, Dallas, TX Byron Coleman, Baton Rouge Ciera Renee Cornelious, Baker Michael Anthony Crump, Union City, GA

Jaleyah D Davis Baton Rouge Jonathan David English, Kenner Iriele Monique Franklin, St. Bernard Raven S Guidry, Opelousas Artekia Holland, Baton Rouge Kyla L Hollins, Inglewood, CA Kathie M. Jackson, Moreauville Charlette E Javius, Baton Rouge Dominique C. Johnson, Arlington, TX Tessica Symone Johnson, Baton Rouge Terrica S Jones, Port Allen Mikeshia Taynaya Joseph, Opelousas Brittany D Lacy, Geismar Kegan James Lambert, New Orleans Leilani P. Lealaimatafao, San Antonio, TX Carla M Leblanc, Breaux Bridge Monneka L Lubom, Shreveport Trivonne McCants, Baton Rouge Donna L McGee, Baton Rouge* Connor Elizabeth McGrew, Mobile, AL Jasmine Yanise Middelton, Crestview, FL Hayley Alexandra Neldare, Baton Rouge Debra Rochelle Ray, Baton Rouge Jontelle Lynn Reed, New Orleans Shayla V Reed, Alexandria Shermaine Reed, Baton Rouge Tia Roberts, Baton Rouge Corondelette Robertson, Baton Rouge* Kenidi L Robinson, Hollywood, FL Danielle R. Russell, Baton Rouge* Briron K Samuel, Jonesville Daniel D Simon, Brooklyn, NY Jasmine S. Stewart, Baton Rouge* Kenyatta Y Sutton, Baton Rouge Alexis C Thomas, Monroe Brandy Deonia Trufant, Marrero * Gavin J. Webster, Lutcher Byrikisha K Williams, Clinton Shakiya M. Wilson, Marrero Shetamian E. Wilson, White Castle* Rebecca Deshawn Wright, Shreveport Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Jerna’ J Adams, Harvey Ty’Asia Allen, Minden Denzell John Badger, Monroe* Warren Benjamin Bates, Plaquemine K’Shira Benton, Baton Rouge* Kara L Battley, New Roads Christen Blair, District Heights, MD Kenya N Cameron, New Orleans* Tomeka Celestine Bowie, Baton Rouge Chasity Williams Byrd, Baton Rouge Breya Lasha Carter, Kentwood Malcolm Dion Crockett, Takoma Park, MD Eujene Gerald Cunningham, New Orleans Jessica Davis, Shreveport Alfred Earley, Baton Rouge Melanie Cherrelle Frazier, Baker* Karlotta G Fruge’, Opelousas Walisha Cierra Hamlin, Baton Rouge Corbin Jaquonus Heath, Conyers, GA Lexi S Holland, Lake Charles Candace B Hookfin, Tickfaw Gina M Hopkins, Baton Rouge Ebonni J Jackson, Stockton, CA Monique Kieya Jefferson, Katy, TX Jansom J Jones White Castle Quinatora Sad’e Jones, Baton Rouge Ra’Shan Kelly, Baton Rouge Tylor Dupree, Lighten, Humble, TX Breanna Marie Matthews, Baton Rouge Shuntinna Montgomery, Marion Anthony Lamor Mosley, Cairo, GA Lashonda P Murphy, Port Allen Erin Kiana Norwood, Baton Rouge Preona R Owens, San Diego, CA Shanice N Page, Holden Jamie D Patrick, Baton Rouge* Angelique Perkins, Baton Rouge Tameka Pete, Carencro Rodriquez Richardson, Monroe Keyondra R. Riggs, Baton Rouge Journe K Savoie, Church Point Casey Nicole Semien, Baton Rouge Jessica R Stewart, Baton Rouge Delanzo Markel Veal, Eunice Marcus D Webster, Shreveport Micah T Williams, Baton Rouge Torrey D Williams, New Orleans*

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Warren Williams, South Bend, IN Callesha Lashawn Young, Baton Rouge Bachelor of Science in Social Work Jarkeshia Marie Blake, Boyce Chassity N. Hall, Opelousas Abriel G Hunter, Baton Rouge Demetris Lawson, Baton Rouge Tamysha S Lewis, Opelousas Sharicka D McGlory, Marksville Shambrielle Pooler, Baton Rouge Ernesha Alexus Smith, Baton Rouge Honors Graduates Summa Cum Laude Uchenna Junior Agu Erin Kiana Norwood Egbeyong Enoh Tanjong Megan E Thomas Arnedia K Wallace Magna Cum Laude Nsombi Jahiare Roberts Andre J Spears Cum Laude Adetola Adetoyosi Anifalaje Erik J Angel Marissa Alex Batiste Anne Chumbow Trinity A Johnson Dayshawn B Russell Jazmine Alaina Veal Arien F Wright Clydeisha T Wyatt Honorable Mention Chelsie C Adams Rosemary Chinenye Ajoko Tracey A. Barton Garilyn Denise Benjamin Jonathan Paul Bennett Jami R Blackston Jarkeshia Marie Blake Delmis Yolani Blanco Tomeka Celestine Bowie Raeshanda T Brewer Kayla Marie Bridgewater Larry J Brisco Reginald Brown Kendall P Bunch Lamar K Burton Katashia L Byrd Kadedra K Carter Christopher Louis Chatman Eujene Gerald Cunningham Jaleyah D Davis Jessica Davis Suzette W Domingue Kelly Dorsey Yanik Akeem Duffus Alfred Earley Madonia Oyanga Eyong Yolanda Gauff Johnny Ray Green Markiee L Griffin Sr Ashley C Guye Walisha Cierra Hamlin Corbin Jaquonus Heath Mar’Lesha L Hollins Gina M Hopkins Ebonni J Jackson David Jimenez Dominique Chauntae’ Johnson Lavetta C Joseph Olufunmilayo Kwentua Julia Ledet Evelyn D Linkford Dawnielle Lynn Lomas Briauna Antoinette Marshall Ty Eisha K McCaleb Janachia Nicole McGovern Connor Elizabeth McGrew Payton Kristian Mitchell Diamond Lanae Moses Ashleigh B Payne Tameka Pete Tiara T Pickens Christopher Lee Pigeon

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Jordan R Quinn Hoza C Redditt Jontelle Lynn Reed Shayla V Reed Aspen K Richardson Rodriquez Richardson William M Roberson Kenidi L Robinson Jerry E Riggins Journe K Savoie Kandace K Shropshire Chassity Dominique Smith Mendrek D Solite Kenyatta Y Sutton Frank J Terrance Monique G Tillis Lavarria D Walker Vincent Walter Lakira A Washington Angela P White Dovan D Willis Lonzetta M Willis Stanley Lee Young Jr. SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY GRADUATE SCHOOL Damien D. Ejigiri, Ph.D., Dean MASTER OF ARTS SCHOOL COUNSELING Cory G. Glover, Baton Rouge Amanda Taylor Johnson, Baton Rouge MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING Freda Allen, Lake Providence Marquiea M. Anderson, Baton Rouge Monica Ontrelle Bailey, Baton Rouge Donyelle Tremayne Chaney, Baton Rouge Kennyra Latrice Colson, Independence Danielle Elizabeth Craft, Baton Rouge Georgia Eichelberger, Baton Rouge Jacqueline S. J. Jefferson, Baton Rouge Earnestine Payne, Baton Rouge Elnita Blunt Plain, Baton Rouge Jasmine Sylvester, Baton Rouge Kacey Kegan Wooley, Baton Rouge Linda Marie Wright, Alexandria Donna Marie Youngblood, Baton Rouge SOCIAL SCIENCES Deondranique M. Glasper, Baton Rouge Eugene Bernard Johnson, Baton Rouge Joseph Antoine Williams, Baton Rouge MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Marquita R. Cage, Baton Rouge Kimberly D. Cleaver, Greenwell Springs Stacy M. Cooks, Baton Rouge Tremayne Gerard Criner, Baton Rouge Floyd A. Ford, Baton Rouge Jose Manuel Francisco, Zachary Akilah Monque Hills, Baton Rouge Tyeka D. Hitchens, Greenburg Kierra Lynae Thomas, Baton Rouge Beverly R. Warren, Baton Rouge Sherry B. Nassaazi Wilcox, Baton Rouge Ashney Lashara Williams, Baker Myron Wright, Thibodaux MASTER OF EDUCATION Educational Leadership Delwyn Christopher Daigre, Port Allen Constant Alingabo Mucika, Baton Rouge Chelsea Lynne Murry, Baton Rouge La-Kenya Zequarna Nelson, Baker Jared Anthony Robinson, Port Allen Andrea Monique Williams, Baton Rouge Educational Education Angela Mary Barthelemy Davis, Darrow MASTER OF ENGINEERING Olariran Omoniyi Asanbe, Staten Island, NY Odunayo Temitayo Aluko, Baton Rouge Thesis Title: Ionomer Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composite for Damage Healing Thesis Advisor: Sam Ibekwe, Ph.D.

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Michael Berhane, Gretna Chaka Berthe, Baton Rouge Melvin Joseph Davis, New Oreleans Duane Keston Driggs, Baton Rouge Thesis Title: Control of Sun Tracking System Using Fuzzy Logic Thesis Advisor: Amitava Jana, Ph.D. Vernon Dion Dutch, Baton Rouge Thesis Title: Multi-functional Carbon Nanotube Composites Thesis Advisor: Fred Lacy, Ph.D. Abeesh Roy Gandhapuneti, Baton Rouge Thesis Title: Analysis of Carbon Dioxide Removal Assembly Thesis Advisor: Patrick F. Mensah, Ph.D. Abdoulaye Goita, Baton Rouge Jonathan Zachariah James, Baton Rouge Ashwin Kumar Koyalkar, Baton Rouge Thesis Title: Enhancement of Thermal Mechanical Composition of top Coat TBC by doping of optimal Gadol Thesis Advisor: Patrick F. Mensah, Ph.D. Pouria Zarafshani, Baton Rouge EXECUTIVE MASTER OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION Jacqueline A. Addison, Baton Rouge Raiven Monae Carrell, Baton Rouge MASTER OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION Marquetta L. Anderson, Baton Rouge Michelle Carlese Anderson, Baton Rouge Hope Joseph Dawan, Baton Rouge Courtney Nichole Harris, Shreveport Tiffany Denice Hughes, Baton Rouge Travis Hull, Zachary Shalonda Terrille Lewis, Hammond Randy Louis, Jeanerette Alyxandra Bianca Major, Zachary Ellen Christyn McKnight, Zachary Autumn Marie Payton, Walker La’Shantlen Joyniece Russ, Baton Rouge AshLeigh Camille Saunders, Baton Rouge Deondria Dianne Thomas, Brusly Nia Waynise Vaughn, Baton Rouge DeVonne Michelle Williams-Campbell, Baton Rouge MASTER OF SCIENCE Bir Bahadur Bohara, Baton Rouge Mieke J. Hampton, Addis, Baton Rouge Ashley Joi Smith, Baton Rouge Dereka Delilah-Danyelle Washington, Baton Rouge COMPUTER SCIENCE Lokjith Reddy Baddam, Baton Rouge Prathyusha Basani, Baton Rouge Tharun Kumar Bojja, Newark, NJ Jaya Chandra Reddy Busi, Baton Rouge Vishali Chikurthi, Baton Rouge Amarendra Dasari, Baton Rouge Koushik Reddy Gillella, Baton Rouge Thesis Title: Building Real World Applications Using Design Patterns Thesis Advisor: Nigel Gwee, Ph.D. Bharathkumar Girirajula, Baton Rouge Aparna Gundapuneedi, Baton Rouge Rothitreddy Guntuka, Baton Rouge Varun Reddy Gurram, BatonRouge Kalyan Jannela, Baton Rouge Srichandranandishwareddy, Kalwakollu, Baton Rouge Sharath Karre, Baton Rouge Mahesh Kothuru, Baton Rouge Swetha Kothwal, Baton Rouge Naga Alekya Kotta, Baton Rouge Thesis Title: Enhancing Security for Cloud Application in Agriculture Thesis Advisor: Sudhir Trivedi, Ph.D.

Sahith Kumar Kuppireddy, Baton Rouge Hezhi Lin, Baton Rouge Raviteja Reddy Muthyala, Baton Rouge Sai Madhav Reddy Nalla, Baton Rouge Akila Palamoor, Baton Rouge Harish Podugu, Baton Rouge Saritha Rakam, Baton Rouge Maritza Smith-Romero, Baker Thesis Title: Increasing Command Flexibility in a Speech Recognition Program Thesis Advisor: Nigel Gwee, Ph.D. Aproopkumar Saggam, Baton Rouge Lalith Sai Krishna Sarvasiddhy, Baton Rouge Thesis Title: Image Analysis to Monitor Land use in Urban Areas Thesis Advisor: Sudhir Trivedi, Ph.D. Likitha Sarvasiddi, Baton Rouge Irfan Syed, Baton Rouge Thesis Title: Survey on Security Protocal for Internet of Things (IoT) Thesis Advisor: Adbus Salam, Ph.D. Samuel Vutukuri, Baton Rouge Nicholas M. Williams, New Orleans Thesis Title: Design and Implementation Of a Robotic Hand Using 3d cnc with a Sensor Module Thesis Advisor: Ebrahim Khosravi, Ph.D. Preethi Yama, Baton Rouge Sindhu Yarlagadda, Baton Rouge Thesis Title: An Analysis of Efficiency of Qos in Mobile Cloud Environment Thesis Advisor: Sudhir Trivedi, Ph.D. Criminal Justice Albertha Deionne Badon, Baton Rouge Carolyn Marie Blevins, Baton Rouge Harold E. Cole, Baton Rouge Shayna Elise Kinchen, Harvey LeRysha Dwan Nixon, Baton Rouge Jessica Annette Pleasanat, Baton Rouge Jaleel Michael Richardson, New Orleans Byron Tyner, Jr., Baton Rouge MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING Sherelle Sion Pickney, Carencro Kimberly Robinson, Baton Rouge Shena Michelle Williams, Brusly Rehabilitation Counseling Tiffany Ciera Anthony, Baton Rouge Keiara Ta’Mar Beverly, Baton Rouge Thesis Title: The Impact of Parental Involvement on the Self-Efficacy and Intrinsic Motivation of African American Transition Aged Youth with Disabilities Thesis Advisor: Madan Kundu, Ph.D. La Dondra Kiante’ Bowles, Franklin La Taylor Kechelle Franklin, Baton Rouge Amarachi Nwokeji Orimma, Baton Rouge Cristal Withrow, Baton Rouge Speech-Language Pathology Kylen Christine Bernard, Lafayette Lekaja Simmons Buquet, Houma Kacey Michelle Amedee Faul, Houma Caroline Victoria Knight, Bogalusa Zainab Maqsood, Baton Rouge Andrea Lea Norman, Baton Rouge Tiona Lynn Pate, Baton Rouge Jenna Rae Hargrave Penton, Baton Rouge Tiera LeTrelle Riley, Gonzales Allison Marie Russo, Berwick Ebony Omeghie Saliu, Pearland, TX Kristen Elizabeth Smith, Metairie Amber Jene llicia Trahan, Baton Rouge Alicia Dawn Whittingon, Ponchatoula Therapeutic Recreation Keathon Da’rell Ranson, Baton Rouge

Spring 2016 Graduation Issue Urban Forestry Albert Meyers, Baton Rouge Alicia Leona Thomas, Plaquemine DOCTOR OF NURSING PRACTICE Kourtni Atkins-Luster, Grosse Tete Capstone Title: The Evaluation of Knowledge and Self-Confidence among Obstetric Nurses after Completion of a Computer-Based Postpartum Hemorrhage Prevention Training Program Capstone Advisor: Sandra C. Brown, Ph.D. Radhiya K. Rashadeen Lewis, Baton Rouge Capstone Title: Knowledge and Attitudes of African American College Women Regarding the Human Papilloma Virus and Vaccine Capstone Advisor: Sandra C. Brown, Ph.D. Malana Michelle Sutherland, Sorrento Capstone Title: The Family Nurse Practitioner Workforce in Louisiana: A Descriptive Study Capstone Advisor: Wanda Spurlock, Ph.D. LaToya K. Leonard-Hughes, Geismar Capstone Title: Demographic Characteristics and Factors Contributing to Thirty Day Readmissions of Patients in an Acute Care Setting with a Diagnosis of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Capstone Advisor: Wanda Spurlock, Ph.D. DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY Environmental Toxicology Lulit Affin, Baton Rouge Dissertation Title: Nanosilver Impregnated Activated Carbon/ Polyurethane Foam Composite for Water Filtration Major Professor: Eyassu Woldesenbet, Ph.D. Nursing Frankie Ruth Dunmore, Cordova, TN Dissertation Title: Perceptions of Body Image, and Societal Factors as predictors of Health Promoting Lifestyle Behaviors Among Overweight African American Women Major Professor: Sandra C. Brown, Ph.D. Joan Marie Jenkins Mitchell, New Orleans Dissertation Title: The Effects of Family Resilience on Heart Failure Self-Care Behaviors and 30-Day Hospitalization Recidivism among Veterans 60 years and Older Major Professor: Betty Fomby-White, Ph.D. Tonya Washington-Nash, New Orleans Dissertation Title: The Effects of Functional Health Literacy in African American Woman with the Incidence of Stroke and Their Self-Care Administration of Medication Major Professor: Betty Fomby-White, Ph.D. Public Policy Deborah B. Fountain, Baton Rouge Dissertation Title: Federal Alcohol Policy: The Impact of Adolescence 19-20 years old Cognitive Development and Decision Making Major Professor: James Larson, Ph.D. Tiffany R. Wilkerson Franklin, Zachary Dissertation Title: Female-Specific Programming for Incarcerated Females and a Case for Reform: An Examination of Louisiana’s Female Prison System and Its Implication for Public Policy Major Professor: Leslie Grover, Ph.D.

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Spring 2016 Graduation Issue Glennis Petrina Gray, Addis Dissertation Title: Examining Cross Border Isolation and Quarantine Laws: Impact on Public Health and Ebola Response Major Professor: James Larson, Ph.D. Robyn M. Merrick, Baton Rouge Dissertation Title: Is it Alive or Dead: An Analysis of the Doctrine and Policy of in Loco Parentis at American Universities Major Professor: Sharon Parsons, Ph.D. Ronald Lawayne Rodgers, Baker Dissertation Title: An Assessment of the Implementation of the Louisiana Jumpstart Program: “What’s really behind Career and Technical Education?” Major Professor: Revathi Hines, Ph.D. Science/Mathematics Education Sadereka Evans, Baton Rouge Dissertation Title: Factors that Impede Science Performance among Students who Attend Low Performing Middle Schools Major Professors: Moustapha Diack, Ph.D. / Susannah Craig, Ph.D. Lynette T. Jackson, Baton Rouge Dissertation Title: “An Analysis of Pair Programming as a

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Pedagogical tool for Student Success in Computer Science at a Community College” Major Professor: Albertha H. Lawson, Ph.D. Gloria LeCompte, Baton Rouge Dissertation Title: “An Investigation of Teacher Perceptions of Professional Development and its Relationship to Funding, Algebra I and Geometry End of Course Testing” Major Professor: Albertha H. Lawson, Ph.D. Jane R. Pablico, Denham Springs Dissertation Title: An Exploratory Study of Differentiated Instruction in the High School Science Classroom Major Professors: Moustapha Diack, Ph.D. / Albertha Lawson, Ph.D.

Urban Forestry Abdullah Tekin, Baton Rouge Dissertation Title: Modeling Hurricane Impacts on Live Oak Tree Health and Post Hurricane Land use Change in Gulfport, MS Major Professor: Kamran Abdollahi, Ph.D. Kendric Donnell Stewart, Franklinton Dissertation Title: Chemical Exploration: Relationship Between the of Toxic Polluters, Ethnicity, and Poverty Major Professor: Fulbert Namwanba, Ph.D.

Tillerie Tanton Darby-White, Prairieville Dissertation Title: Assessing Students’ Learning Outcomes, Attitudes, and Self-Efficacy towards the Integration of Virtual Laboratory in General Chemistry Major Professors: Moustapha Diack, Ph.D. / Kimberly Powell, Ph.D.

SUMMER 2016 ACADEMIC CALENDAR DATE(S)

ACTIVITY

May 25 - June 3 (W-F)

Book Vouchers

May 30 – June 3 (M-F)

Registration For All Students

June 3 (F)

Residence Halls Open Residential Students Report to Campus Housing, 9:00am–4:00pm Tuition and fees must be paid in full prior to moving into the residence halls.

June 3 (F)

Non-Payment Purge, 5:00 p.m.

June 4 (Sa) June 6 (M)

Late Fee Assessment Begins CLASSES BEGIN

June 6 - 14 (M-T)

Attendance Reporting Period (NS/SH)—Students who do not report to classes during this period will have their classes removed and financial aid reduced or cancelled.

June 10 (F)

Final Day to Add Courses for Credit and Change Sections

June 10 (F)

Deadline for Paying Fees for Summer 2016

July 4 (M)

Independence Day Holiday

July 5 (T)

Classes Resume: 8:00 a.m.

July 15 (F)

Deadline for Withdrawing from Classes or from the University

July 22 (F)

Last Day of Classes

July 25- 26 (M-T)

FINAL EXAMINATION PERIOD

July 29 (F)

Final Grades due to Registrar’s office by 5:00 p.m.

August 1 (M)

Final Grades posted and viewable on the Web for All Students by 12:00 p.m.

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Spring 2016 Graduation Issue

A Final Goodbye

Digest on Love columnist bids farewell Thank you for giving me the opportunity to give you advice. The time has come to write my final words of advice and extend my column to another staff member. I want to thank those who wrote in and those who read the column. My name is Porcha Maten and this is my second semester on the Digest staff. This is also my last semester because I will be graduating this spring 2016. I am a Family and Consumer Science major and my concentration is Child Development. My only regret was not joining the newspaper staff sooner, however, I had an amazing time being a jaguar. I am glad that the response for advice was taken and students needed it. Suggesting a relationship column was a really awesome idea and I’m happy that I was able to help my fellow classmates who wrote in, because helping others is something that I like to do. I will leave you with this, remember you are in college and this experience

truly happens once. Focus on making yourself happy and complete. If someone is not treating you right then put them out of your life. That goes for boyfriends, girlfriends, friends and family members. You guys are young and have plenty of time for relationships but now is the time to focus on your education. Know your worth and do not settle. Make sure you experience everything you can while you are in undergrad because graduation will be here before you know it. Also, go out and meet people because you cannot meet that special person if you are always in the dorm room. If it feels wrong then it probably is wrong. I hope this advice carries everyone over until the next person is chosen to write for this column. Again, I thank everyone for the privilege of writing for The Digest and especially the relationship column. - Porcha Maten/ DIGEST STAFF WRITER

I want my Money! TOPS is my reality BY BRIA GREMILLION DIGEST NEWS EDITOR

As a 21 year old junior in college, I have attended LSU, BRCC and now Southern. I can say that I am blessed to have a scholarship that covers my tuition. Due to the Louisiana TOPS scholarship, my tuition is paid and without it I have no idea how I would pay for school. This is my reality and the reality for so many students across the state of Louisiana. Without TOPS, we would not be able to afford school. Point. Blank. Period. In my freshman year, I took it for granted though. I failed two classes and my scholarship was suspended because I didn’t earn the required GPA. I had to attend summer school but not after having to get a loan to pay for the semester of school I attended while my TOPS was suspended. Because of budget cuts, TOPS is now $187 million dollars short of its full funding for next year. Students won’t find out whether or not they are still eligible for the scholarship they were supposedly awarded until we find out how much the legislature appropriates to TOPS and the state budget is passed. I have had to buy my own textbooks and other supplies but for the most part, I haven’t had too much stress when it comes to paying tuition. Until now. Seven semesters into earning my Bachelor’s and I am slapped in the face with the reality that I may have to come out of pocket for school. I wonder if Bobby Jindal has ever had to stress about how he would pay for his next semester of school, when he was more than half way finished? I wonder if he knows how it feels

Commentary to have earned and worked for something, only to face the possibility it being stripped away because of someone else’s carelessness? If I lose my scholarship, can it be because of something that I did? Not because of some Republican politician with bad decision making skills. I’m sure as an Ivy League graduate, his scholarship was safe and secure. I’m sure the governor of Rhode Island had much more insight to the needs of his state’s budget. I’m sure the governor was more concerned with higher ed and the young adults who were told they had to attend college to be successful in America yet are drowning in debt because of the weight of higher education costs. I’m sure the governor of Rhode Island at the time had way more compassion. Because of this man’s thirst for power, I have to literally pay the price. I don’t think it’s fair that my education may be interrupted because of someone else. All of the students, who were previously awarded the scholarship, should be paid what they are owed. According to Governor John Bel Edwards’ state website, he supports legislation that would spread the TOPS funding so that every recipient would receive some type of award as opposed to eliminating students with lowest ACT scores. This is good but I think I should be paid in full, regardless of how much the budget is. Three years ago, I was awarded a scholarship based on my academic performance in high school and it should remain in the same condition throughout my educational career, as long as I meet all requirements. With all due respect to former Governor Bobby Jindal and newly elected Governor John Bel Edwards, I want my money.

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Ain’t no Vacay:

Value Your Opportunities Commentary

BY BRANDON PRINCE DIGEST MANAGING EDITOR

First, I would like to say congratulations to all the Southern University graduating seniors who stayed true to the commitment of their matriculation and are now preparing themselves for the last steps towards their new beginning: walking up the commencement steps, stepping across the stage, and putting a foot in the door for future job opportunities. I can speak for every student here at the University as I say that earning a degree after dedicating several long and rigorous years of overnight studying, nerve struck test-taking and hand cramps for note taking will be worth it in the end when that diploma is in your clutches. However, for the upcoming graduates in the fall, continuing students, transfers and incoming freshmen, there are priorities and opportunities we should handle and take advantage of while here at the University. Many students that are accepted into SU come in with short-term goals amongst plans to enjoy the festivities and things of the lesser importance. From my years at Southern University, there are a couple of priorities I failed to give attention to as a freshman. Like a jaguar in its natural habitat, I should have acted instinctively. That is why you jaguars, along with myself,

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should take advantage of this summer as an opportunity to build towards your future. Instead of looking forward to visiting all the vacay spots, bumming on your parents couch watching television, partying with friends every day and finding a new “bae” or a “lil yeah”, why not make plans to apply for internships, scholarships and get more involved with organizations and positive movements provided on campus. Many of you are probably saying right now, “you sound just like my mama” o “bruh, I’ll worry about that when its time, I got this”, or even the most present-day common quote, “fam, you’re irritating” but you can begin to agree with me as I say that the earlier you plan, the more reassured you will be in achieving a job opportunity when you cross that very same stage seniors have before you. What we have to learn is that it is more than just doing enough to graduate, you have to put your all into your priorities and “window” opportunities before it is too late. Most graduates complain about their field being too competitive as the reason for not obtaining an occupation but the blame should be put on the efforts that a student inputs while at the University. So please, while you are here at Southern University, make the best efforts to take care of your priorities and value your opportunities.

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What’s in a fee? BY EDDIE BYNOG

Commentary

DIGEST STAFF WRITER

Last week after adding my classes for the summer semester, I noticed that there was a hold on my account. So I did what any student would have and made that quick trip to the comptroller. What I found out after the customary 5-minute wait was that the hold was actually a fee. Specifically, a mass communication lab fee. I was taken aback by this as I’m sure most mass communication students are when they see it. Webster’s dictionary defines a fee as: a payment made to a professional person or to a professional or public body in exchange for advice or services. Which begs the questions: Why are we paying lab fees? Aren’t those more like classrooms?, Half of these computers don’t even work!, Why won’t my mouse scroll down (or up)? Is this printer Lexmark T630 (2) or E360dn? Now don’t get me wrong, I understand just as well as anyone how unapologetic the last 8 years have been to our beloved institution. It is reason why many of us critique Southern with a grain of salt. Certainly it must be said that most times, Southern does the best it can within the context of which it is operating, but this is not one of those times. As a student, I feel like my University has placed too much emphasis on the aesthetic and not the substance. The Gateway Project!? Robert Mann, journalist and Chair of the Manship School of Journalism wrote not too long ago of Louisiana’s failure in regards of the last 8 years to properly fund our HBCU writing, “That Southern’s infrastructure has apparently suffered more than other Louisiana universities – LSU’s threadbare campus appears sparkling by comparison

– causes one to wonder how different the schools condition might be if the majority of it’s students and faculty were not African American.” Had Robert been a bit more critical of the flip side of that coin he would have added that if the State of Louisiana shackles the legs of Southern University’s students, it is their administration that binds their hands. This is not an understatement, it is literal. As a print, broadcast, or public relations major, 90 percent of our work will be written, critiqued, corrected and judged. It must be concise and above all, factual. Throughout our matriculation we must acquire the experience and techniques necessary to lead productive careers after graduation but we cannot do so without the tools necessary for those transitions. None of this is the fault of our department. This disgrace can only be laid squarely at the feet of the people who, time and time again, allocate our fee’s only to disperse them into the void. My only hope this coming year is that the $15 dollars we’re subjected to pay again can make it to buy something meaningful, like a keyboard for the computer with a sticky S key in room 127 Stewart hall.

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