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Louisiana Run-off DoIT Leads Efforts to Keep Southern Connected Election Set for Mid November BY JAMES EAGLINS, JR.
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In a changing society, technology has grown to become heavily relied upon. Southern University is doing its part to ensure that its students are benefitting from it. This school year marked a shift in the way students experienced matriculating through college. New networks, software programs, and mobile apps have been implemented throughout the Southern University system to try to make life easier for students, with the Department of Information Technology (DoIT) leading the way. Throughout the month of October, several housing and classroom buildings on campus have been cited by students as having unsatisfactory wireless network connection. Some of those buildings were brought to the attention of DoIT, and a quick response was given, stating that work is in progress on fixing those issues. Associate Vice President for Information Technology (IT) & Chief Information Officer, Dr. Gabriel Fagbeyiro, gave an update on the Department of Information Technology during the 2017 Technology Summit, held October 18 in the SmithBrown Student Union. “Currently, the Southern University [system] operates in silence,” he stated. “Southern
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just between [the Baton Rouge and New Orleans] campuses. In saying that, we could save even more if we were not running three separate instances.” Telephone systems are also being united, with the goal of being able to communicate across the system by only dialing an extension. Several mobile apps are available for download to students who possess
November 18, 2017, is the day for voters to vote for vacancy in Louisiana’s statewide office of Treasurer, and other positions in municipal offices in specific parishes. The forerunners of this Runoff are former State Representative, John Schroder (Republican) and a New Orleans lawyer, Derrick Edwards. In the state primary, Schroder finished second to Edwards with a 24 percent vote and Edwards with a 31 percent vote. Edwards has only been able to raise a few hundred dollars for his campaign due to his minimal campaigning techniques. He has not been endorsed by the Louisiana Democratic Party for his campaign, partly because he neglected to meet the state legal deadlines for his finance paperwork over the past months. According to NOLA.com, Schroder told a crowd for his campaign party in Covington, LA that, “We have a lot of work to do still because somehow we have to get people to come out and vote again.” He went
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A sneak peak at the audience taking in a presentation during the Annual DoIT Technology Summit, held in the Smith-Brown Memorial Student Union inside the Cotillion Ballroom on October 18. (J.D. Eaglin, Jr/DIGEST)
University-New Orleans doesn’t talk to Southern University-Baton Rouge. Baton Rouge is not talking to Southern University-Shreveport. Baton Rouge doesn’t even talk to the Southern University Law Center.” The solution Fagbeyiro has in place is to consolidate all IT operations across the Southern University System. “Even though we’ll be physically divided, we’ll be virtually united.”
There are three separate Banner and Moodle services for the Shreveport, Baton Rouge, and New Orleans campuses, meaning multiple bills are being paid for the same service. The consolidation efforts would reduce the costs associated from paying three accounts at once, while increasing efficiency and eliminating barriers. “We transitioned to Moodle about a year ago from Blackboard. We were able to save about $330,000 in licenses
Helping Hands: African-American Millionaire Gives Money to Houston Flood Victims
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This past August, the historic flood in Houston devastated many of its citizens. During this time of tragedy many people helped out in different ways. Whether it was rescuing trapped citizens, or giving to victims who lost everything, the outpour of support for the flood victims was extraordinary. On October 29, Dr. Willie Wilson made a special presentation to flood victims, at Forest Lawn Missionary Baptist Church in Houston, Texas. According to his official website, Dr. Wilson was born in Gilbert, Louisiana on June 16, 1948. He was raised through poverty,
but worked extremely hard and founded multiple successful businesses. Dr. Wilson was one of the first African American owners of a McDonald’s restaurant. He started out as a custodian at a McDonald’s in Chicago, Illinois in 1970. Although he only worked for $2 an hour, he progressed through the business ranks and eventually purchased a struggling McDonald’s restaurant and turned it around within a year. After Dr. Wilson found success in the fast food industry, he decided to venture into the entertainment industry. Eventually, Wilson sold his McDonald’s restaurants and dedicated his life to creating
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Gospel music. Simultaneously, he began singing in church and performing with the Norfleet Brothers. In 1989, Wilson created Singsation, which is a half-hour
weekly program of Gospel music and news. He won an Emmy in 2012, for one of his performances on the show. Dr. Wilson has had many political ventures. He ran for president in 2016 as a Democrat, but dropped out of the race in June of that year. Southern University Spring 2017 alumna, Patrice Lazard, said, “It is amazing to hear Dr. Wilson’s story. It is not common to hear about African American success stories like his and it is great to hear him giving back.” According to Chicago News Station, WGN9, Wilson made the announcement to give $100,000 to those affected by Hurricane Harvey on September 2, 2017 at
a press conference at The Chicago Baptist Institute. On every fifth Sunday, a combined service is held between four churches in the Houston area. As a friend of one of the Pastors, Wilson decided to make his donation during this service. Wilson had previously instructed each pastor to list 30 people who they knew who were affected by the flood. At the time of service, he called each member whose name had been written down and presented them with envelopes, each containing $500. In addition he gave $10,000 to each pastor to help others in need, as well as $10,000 to a nearby
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SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY POLICE DEPARTMENT SUPD presents Take Back Day. Tuesday, November 14 there will be a walk at 6PM beginning in the Residential Circle, ending at SUPD headquarters to turn in all unused or expired prescription medication for safe disposal. CANNED FOOD DRIVE The Senior Class and the Beta Sigma Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. encourages you to participate in National Clean out Your Refrigerator Day. Come out to the Smith-Brown Memorial Student Union on Wednesday, November 15, from 12-2PM to donate your unwanted non-perishables. SOUTHERN NICHE Apparel Merchandising and Textiles will open the Pop-up Store at Southern Niche in Thrift Hall on November 15 and 29 from 11AM 2PM. All SU students are welcome to shop. Items are starting as low as $1 and only cash is accepted. PSYCHOLOGY The Department of Psychology is pleased to sponsor the 19th Annual Social and Behavioral Sciences Undergraduate Research Conference from 9:00AM to 1:00PM on November 16, 2017 in the Smith-Brown Memorial Union Cotillion Ballroom. JAGUAR BASKETBALL The Jaguars hit the road to take on Duke University on Friday, November 17 at Cameron Indoor Stadium. Tip-Off is @ 6:00 p.m JAGUAR BOWLING This week, November 17-19, the bowling team will travel to Montgomery, Alabama for the Hornet Classic.
JAGUAR VOLLEYBALL The Lady Jags will head to Jackson, Mississippi this week for the 2017 SWAC tournament. Opponents TBA. BAYOU CLASSIC Battle of the Bands/Greekshow will be Friday, November, 24, 2017 at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome at 6PM. Tickets are on sale at ticketmaster.com
BAYOU CLASSIC The 45th annual Bayou Classic will be Saturday, November 25, 2017 at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome at 4PM. Tickets are on sale at ticketmaster.com
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BY: DEJOHN RICHARDSON QUESTION: What are you doing to prepare for final exams?
SOCIOLOGY CLUB The Sociology Club meets every Friday at 1PM in Higgins Hall. New members are welcome. For more information, see Professor Kristie Perry in Higgins Hall. TUTORING SERVICES The Center for Undergraduate Student Achievement Tutoring Center offers free and friendly academic tutoring to Southern University students seeking to improve or maintain their knowledge base in Math, Chemistry, Biology and Nursing classes. Our center offers assistance on hand Monday – Friday from 8:30AM to 5:30PM. The Tutoring Center is located in Stewart Hall, Room 155. DRAMA CLUB MEETINGS The Drama Club meets each Tuesday at 5PM in Hayden Hall Theatre. New members are welcome. See Professor McDonald-Ellis in Hayden Hall for more information. JAGUAR FOOTBALL The Jaguars are on a brief bye this weekend but will head to New Orleans, LA for the 44th Annual Bayou Classic to face Grambling State on Saturday, November 25, inside the MercedesBenz Superdome. BAYOU CLASSIC SERVICE PROJECT Grambling and SU are partnering to spread holiday joy. Both universities will be collecting toiletries to give to those in need and giving it back to the community. Please follow @subr_sga via instagram for more information. PRESEASON JAGUAR BASKETBALL This week, the Jaguars are heading to North Carolina to face North Carolina Central on Sunday, November 19 in the McDougald-McLendon Gymnasium. Tip-Off is @3:00PM.
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“To prepare for final exams I am going to my JORDAN professors during office hours to gain knowledge on information that I did not understand at the beginning of the semester.”
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“To prepare for finals I would visit the library to concentrate on GHORAM the notes I have taken in class. I also plan to go see the tutors on campus to make sure I’m prepared properly.”
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“To prepare for final exams, I’m starting early SEPTS on prioritizing my time by making study guides. I will also study twice a day for 30 minutes. Staying focused is key!”
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The Perfect Roommate: Hartford student arrested for Criminal Mischief BY ARAINA ATKINS
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18-year-old freshman, Brianna Brochu was arrested Saturday, October 28th on the charge of third degree criminal mischief and second degree breach of peace at Hartford University according to The Hartford Courant. Campus officials were said to be notified that she had been systemically tampering with her roommate’s personal belongings. Brochu told police that she licked her roommate’s eating utensils and smeared bodily fluids on her backpack. Brochu admits to “putting moldy clam dip in her lotions, rubbing used tampons on her backpack and putting her toothbrush in places where the sun don’t shine.” The victim, an African American female, Chennel “Jazzy” Rowe, also a freshman, said on Facebook live that she had been sick throughout the school year starting with a sore throat that she thought was a cold. Rowe says that she had to spend money that her parents gave her for food and other essentials at the campus health center. “I had extreme throat pain and couldn’t sleep, to the point I couldn’t speak...I could barely whisper,” Rowe said. On October 17, in the midst of Rowe switching rooms because she felt that conditions were getting worse, her old neighbor and 2 resident assistants (RA’s) approached her telling her about an Instagram post made by her
former roommate. The post read:“Finally did it. Yo girl got rid of her roommate!! After 1 ½ months of spitting in her coconut oil, putting moldy clam dip in her lotion and rubbing used tampons on her backpack, putting her toothbrush in places where the sun doesn’t shine, and so much more I can finally say goodbye to the Jamaican Barbie.” When hearing about this incident, freshman Criminal Justice major and RA, Trel’Lesia Perry from Baton Rouge said, “The whole situation disgusts me and there should have been more security measures in the dorm to make sure things like this are avoided.” A freshman chemistry major from Memphis, Victoria Parker, shares, “I’ve had problems with my roommate, but that’s going too far, especially because it was about the girl being black.” This incident took Twitter by storm after Rowe’s hour and 40 minute Facebook live stream. People began hash tagging #JusticeForJazzy and saying that the incident was racially motivated and not being taken seriously. Soon after, the president at
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Hartford, Greg Woodward, released a statement saying, “The accused student was reprehensible and does not reflect the values of our institution .. acts of racism, bias, and bullying, or other abusive behaviors will not be tolerated on this campus.” Rowe says that she does intend to press charges but nothing can be done until the school’s public safety is done investigating. Brochu is currently out on $1,000 bail and each charge is a maximum sentence of six months in prison and a potential fine and Brochu must appear in court. But many people are not satisfied with the charges. The Connecticut chapter of the NAACP is calling for a felony hate crime charge immediately. Police have completed the investigation and are seeking a hate crime. Hartford State’s Attorney, Gail Hardy, says investigators are waiting to talk with Brochu’s roommate before deciding how to proceed. Police began this investigation on October 18th and Brochu turned herself in the following Saturday.
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school, and monetary gifts to members of the congregation Veronica Mickey is a native of Houston, and faithfully attends service every Sunday. On this day her church was one of the four to participate in the combined services. She stated, “Hearing his story was an absolute miracle. The man was a custodian and working for $2 an hour, and now he is a multi-millionaire. I cried with joy seeing these people be helped after all they had been through.” Southern University student, Chyanna McGee shared her
thoughts on Dr. Wilson’s giving. “A little over a year ago I was considered homeless, due to the historic floods in Baton Rouge. I lost everything. However one of the things that kept me going was my church family and kind people who were able to help in the community. It is amazing to hear that Dr. Wilson, who once had nothing, was able to help so many in their time of need.” Wilson left the church with no money, but changed the lives of hundreds of struggling citizens, who now have a little help in the process of regaining their lives.
smartphones, tablets, or other mobile devices. ‘JagQ’, a mobile app that virtually puts you in line without having to be in the office, became available August 2016. The service was designed to get students meeting with academic affairs and financial aid serviced faster. The ‘JagsSafe’ app provides communication from the Southern University Police Department. After providing some information, students can request escorts when walking by themselves at night, or provide tips to aid police investigations. Freshman political science major, Regina Allen, also highly recommends the ‘MySUBR’ mobile app. “I find it to be very
useful because it shows your class schedule and a map of campus.” October also saw the Office of Academic Affairs launch a 24-hour hotline, giving students a way to express concerns regarding classes, instructors, and/or facilities. Any SU student, staff, or faculty member in search of IT assistance can visit the DoIT HelpDesk, located in Room 222 of J.B. Moore Hall weekdays from 8am-5pm, or call 225-771HELP (4357) “If we do the things we say we are going to do, and do it well,” says Fagbeyiro, “This system can actually operate more than a million dollars less than what we are doing today.”
on to say “Be with me for the next 40 days. It’s a big state and somehow we have to find enough people.” The role of a treasurer consists of monitoring Louisiana’s investments, ensures that the governor has enough cash to pay bills and helps to improve state construction projects. The treasurer also serves as a chairperson or a member of state authorities, boards and commissions. Throughout the history for African American citizens of the United States, voting was not a right granted easily due to skin color differentiation causing uproar in the community. As a result, Constitutional Amendments were created to make a more equal environment for everyone of different races, ethnicities, and genders. In 1868, the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution granted full citizenship rights, including voting rights, to all men born or naturalized in the United States. This Amendment was created for only white men in America and didn’t allow anyone else the right to vote. In 1870, the 15th Amendment stated that the right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of race, color, or previous condition of servitude. This Amendment was created to end the boundary of people not being able to vote due to race or color, but this still did not make a change in the society for all.
The 19th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution gave women the right to vote nationwide in 1920. In 1924, the Indian Citizenship Act granted Native Americans citizenship and voting rights. The Federal Civil Rights Act was passed in 1964 to ensure that all men and women age 21 and older, regardless of race, religion, or education, have the right to vote. The Voting Rights Act of 1965 signed by President Lyndon Johnson at the time, was targeted to overcome legal barriers at state and local levels that prevented African Americans from exercising their right to vote. Amendments and acts were set in place so that people all over the world, especially men and women of color could finally vote for who they wanted as their representative for their state. Freshman Biology major, Tahara Trimble, native of New Orleans, LA stated, “I feel very privileged to be able to vote in all elections including here at Southern, it gives me the opportunity to vote for what I believe in”. She was unaware of the upcoming election, but understood the importance of African Americans’ history of voting, and the impact it has in the world today. Therefore, citizens of the state of Louisiana are encouraged to take advantage of their opportunity to vote John Schroder or Derrick Edwards for the Treasurer.
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Jaguars dismantle Tigers in Houston BY JAMES EAGLIN, JR.
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“We started 1-3. Everybody wrote us off, but that’s okay. Good thing we don’t have to cash they checks. We know ours don’t bounce.” Coach Dawson Odums made it clear to all who doubted his football team. As the Southern University (SU) Jaguars made the trip to Houston, TX last Saturday, eyes focused on NRG Stadium, the site of the final SWAC Football Championship game to be played in December. In order to have a chance at history, the Jags (6-3, 4-1 SWAC) needed to first handle business 8 miles away, as BBVA Compass Stadium was the site for their conference matchup with the Texas Southern Tigers (1-7, 1-5 SWAC), a team that finally reached the win column last week. Just as The Human Jukebox took no time introducing themselves to the Ocean of Soul Marching Band, senior running back Herbert Edwards, made his presence felt all game long. The conference’s second leading rusher reached the 100-yard mark with seconds remaining in the first quarter. For more than half of the game, Edwards had more rushing yards than the Tigers had total offense. He finished the game with 18 carries for 166 yards and a touchdown. Odums was impressed with the running game and the offensive line. “[TSU] loaded the box. They played with 6, 7, [even] 8 man fronts. But we were still able to run the football. When you do that, you can tip your hat off to the offensive line, and you can tip your hat off to the running backs.” To say the primary tenant of BBVA Compass Stadium is a professional soccer team, special teams experienced the toughest time adapting to the conditions. “The surface was a little disappointing,” Odums commented, “Our kickers really struggled.” Both teams missed early chances to take the lead by missing field goals in the first quarter. Edwards had the first big play of the game, scoring on a 71-yard touchdown with under a minute left. Southern took the 7-0 lead and
Junior Defensive Back Demerio Houston, escapes defenders on a 74 yard punt return for a touchdown in Saturday’s game against Texas Southern on November 11 in Houston, Texas at BBVA Compass Stadium. (Devin Hadrick/DIGEST)
never looked back. The second quarter showcased senior quarterback, Austin Howard’s, ability to spearhead an offense that has found its stride with the passing game. At one point, Howard even had 5 straight completions, as the offense tried to adapt an up tempo rhythm. The Jags’ extended drives did not result in touchdowns, but freshman kicker, Caesar Barajas, was able to convert two field goals, increasing Southern’s lead to 13. The Jaguars carried that momentum into the second half, with Howard connecting with redshirt junior tight end,Dennis Craig,
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for a 10-yard touchdown pass, capping another extended drive for the offense. Texas Southern could not help themselves at all when they had the ball. The Jaguars maintained a shutout bid up until the start of the fourth quarter. In 60 minutes of action, the Tigers could only complete three passes, mustering 50 passing yards to go with 8 first downs. Senior defensive lineman Aaron Tiller, added two sacks to his resume. Both fumbles came from Southern defenders stripping the ball from Texas Southern. Junior defensive back, Demerio Houston,
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gave the formula to their success: “Our scheme is to come in and be physical. If they don’t score, they can’t win.” To end the third quarter, Houston returned a punt 74 yards for a touchdown, sealing the win for Southern University. Edwards is already focused on their next opponent. “It’s win or go home at this point, its win or go home.” The Jaguars have one more opponent to look forward to: the ‘counterparts from the North’. A win in New Orleans could give SU a chance at history.
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Senior forward, Briana Green, scoring against University of Mobile, on November 11 in the F.G. Clark Activity Center. (Jeffery L. Owensby Jr./DIGEST)
Junior guard, Danayea Charles, playing defense against University of Mobile freshman guard, McKinely Seal, on November 11 in the F.G. Clark Activity Center. (Jeffery Owensby/DIGEST)
Junior power forward, Sarai Blissett, playing defense against University of Mobile on November 11 in the F.G. Activity Clark Center. (Jeffery L. Owensby Jr./DIGEST)
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JACKSON, Miss. – Alabama State, Jackson State, Southern, Alabama A&M and Grambling State all competed in JSU Sonic Boom Invitational this past weekend in Jackson, Miss. The Lady Hornets finished the event in second place in the team portion of the event, the best finish of the competing SWAC teams. Host Jackson State had the second highest finish of a SWAC school, placing fourth. Southern, Alabama A&M and Grambling State rounded out the team standings in sixth, seventh and eighth place respectively. In the individual standings, Tiara Wilkins of Alabama State finished the event in second place, with an average of 208.40 for the weekend. Teammate Jessica Sawmiller was just behind in third place, bowling an average of 207/80 pins per contest. Violet Kirk of paced Jackson State, placing seventh, knocking down an average 196.40 pins per game over the weekend. For Southern, Colleen Cheramie was the highest placing Lady Jaguar, finishing in eight place, with an average score of 196.20 per game. Gewel Richardson was the highest placing Lady Bulldog in the individual portion of the event, finishing 21st with an average of 162.60 per game. For Grambling State, Laurencia Harmon finished in 23rd place, with an average of 154.00 per game for the highest finish of any Grambling State bowler.
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Looking to add one more win before the close of the 2017-18 regular season, the Lady Jags took on the Grambling Lady Tigers on Saturday morning in Seymour Gym. While this season has been riddled with losses and mental mistakes, the Lady Jags came into this contest looking for a “W” going into the SWAC tournament next week. While the first set was as evenly matched as it could be, mental mistakes on behalf of the Lady Jags became their shortcoming in the early parts of the contest. When big plays were needed, there was a void where the charisma and energy that the Lady Jags are known for normally lies. A lack of chemistry and a slew of bad breaks took the first set away from the Lady Jags, despite a late push towards the end of the set as the Lady Tigers won the first set, 27-25. In complete opposition of the first set, however, the Lady Jags marched out for the second set with renewed vigor and an inspired defensive mindset. Led by senior, Paige Hall, the Lady Jags dominated the Lady Tigers 25-12 in what was a magnificent, defensively oriented set. The Lady Jags dominated the second set in every way possible as they tied the match 1-1 going into intermission. The third set was much more closely contested than the second, mirroring the first in many ways. The defensive energy generated in the second set seemed absent as an inspired Lady Tigers team matched the Lady Jags blow for blow as both sides were tied 20-20 late in the third set.
Unlike the first set, however, the Lady Jags would not be denied a victory regardless of the opposition’s reluctance to go away. With a final score of 25-22, the Lady Jags pulled away and secured victory in the set to take a 2-1 match lead. The fourth set was a hard fought, grind-it-out contest in which neither side could gain a clear advantage. Both sides scored with relative ease, though the Lady Jags were determined to outscore the Lady Tigers, whose defense had been a liability the entire match. Tied 24-24 at the end of the set, the Lady Jags looked to put an end to the contest once and for all, but the Lady Tigers were determined to force a fifth set and have a chance to gain back momentum. They did just that as their offense overpowered Southern’s for a 27-25 victory in the fourth set to force a fifth and deciding set. The fifth and final set was an outlier among the others. In the early moments of the fifth, the Lady Jags seemed lost both defensively and offensively. However, after falling behind 8-3 early on in the fifth, the Lady Jags did what they had done all day when faced with adversity; they responded. Igniting the same defensive fire seen in the second set, the Lady Jags surged both defensively and offensively to drop their deficit to 1 in the fifth. It was all for naught however, as the Tigers pulled away in the fifth set in a score of 15-11 to win the match 3-2. In speaking with Coach Jacobs, she stressed the need to “be vocal and stay aggressive” during the entirety of the game the next time they played. Despite the loss however, Coach Jacobs was pleased with how her squad responded when faced with
Balling Up to the Hype BY JORDAN VICTORIAN
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From little league to collegiate sports, there is always that obnoxious parent who believes their child is the best thing since sliced bread. These parents take pride in letting everyone know that their child is the best, and go to great lengths to show unconditional support for them. However, Lavar Ball has taken the role of supportive dad to a new level. In some respects, the Balls are like many typical American families. A dad, a mom, and three boys. However, it is quite rare to find a family of stellar athletes like this group of five. Lavar Ball played collegiate basketball and football before having stints on Arena League Teams and NFL Practice Squads. He met his wife, Tina while she was attending Cal State, Los Angeles. Both being collegiate basketball players, it was only fitting that they would give birth to three basketball prodigies. Their oldest son, Lonzo, is currently the starting point guard for the Los Angeles Lakers. After exceptional high school and
college careers, Lonzo was taken with the second overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft and has the potential to emerge as one of the NBA’s next superstars. LiAngelo Ball is the second born of the trio and is currently a guard for the UCLA Bruins. In 2016, as a junior, he won the CIF Open Division state championship with his two brothers and helped the team become the consensus number 1 team in the nation. As a senior, he led the team in scoring with 33.8 points per game. Lavar Ball has gone on record to say that his youngest son has the most superstar potential of the three. At 16 years old, LaMelo Ball has been verbally committed to the UCLA Bruins since the age of 13. Earlier this year, his father decided to home-school him so that he may be able to focus on basketball. All of the sons have been coached by their father and took the AAU circuit by storm with their team Big Ballers VXT. Lavar Ball has redefined the role as an athlete’s parent. After his astronomical offer, of $3 billion dollars for a shoe deal
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The Lady Jags prepare to face off against the Grambling State Lady Tigers in Seymour Gym On Saturday, November 11. (Debrandin Brown/DIGEST)
adversity, saying, “I think our team understands what it means to have a sense of urgency”. In both the first and fifth sets, the two the Lady Jags lost, their willingness to keep fighting and continuing to play despite their deficit shone brightly and it showed just how much heart this team has. Mariah Clayton, the only senior on the team, wore a solemn smile on her face as she dropped her final home game as a Lady Jag. When asked how she felt, she admitted that she “really doesn’t want to leave”. At the same time however, the prospect of being
able to play again next week to make up for what was surely a lost opportunity at home was enough to reignite the fire of competition in her eyes. The Lady Jags have the potential to make noise in the tournament next week, regardless of who they end up playing. A loss like today’s, however, was just the wake up call they needed to be ready for the challenge that the SWAC tournament will surely pose. If they find their stride and play consistently as did in the second set, however, there is no limit to what the Lady Jags team can accomplish.
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with Nike was unquestionably denied, he made the audacious decision to create his own brand of athletic apparel called “Big Baller Brand”. He has received excessive criticism for his obnoxious behavior and the amount of attention he has brought to himself and his sons. Ball has compared his son to Magic Johnson and gone on to say that his son was better than 2 time NBA MVP, Stephen Curry. It can be agreed that Lavar Ball is one of the most polarizing figures in the world of sports today. Some believe he is a complete idiot while others believe he is a marketing mastermind. However, one thing can be agreed upon. He has gone all in with his sons. Whether it be him creating his own shoe brand, buying his son a Lamborghini or telling the world that his sons are the best. Lavar Ball has shown that he is completely behind his sons. While his tactics may be questionable, you couldn’t ask for a parent to do more for their children. It remains to be seen whether his sons will live up to the hype, but whether they do or
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Pianist, Dr. Charles Lloyd Jr., and alumni, Donald Manuel, during the This Little Light of Mine recital in Debose Recital Hall on Monday, November 4. (Tyler Hayes/DIGEST)
The Lady Jags taking the court in the 4th set to close out their game against Grambling in Seymour gym on Saturday, November 11. (DeBrandin Brown/ DIGEST)
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Josh Bell, a sophomore Business major from Baton Rouge, sings at the AWS Open Mic in the Smith-Brown Memorial Student Union on Thursday, November 9. (Shomari Moore/DIGEST)
Senior Military Instructor, SFC Arenteanis Adams, leads the ROTC team to the finish line at the Veterans Day Run on Saturday, November 11. (Camryn Hawkins/DIGEST)
Senior defensive lineman, Aaron Tiller, sacks quarterback, Elijah Odom, in Saturday’s game against Texas Southern at BBVA Compass Stadium on November 11. (Devin Hadrick/DIGEST)
ACM hosts a Super Smash Bros gaming tournament in the new computer science building, in Thurman Hall, on Friday, November 10. (Julian Alvarez/DIGEST)
Senior, Nursing major from Donaldsonville, Blaize Preston takes a moment to appreciate the Veterans after completing the race at the Veterans Day Run on Saturday, November 11. (Camryn Hawkins/DIGEST)
Members of the Indian Students Association perform at SANGAMAM 2017, a cultural celebration held on November 10 in Seymour Gym. (Yasmere Rashada/DIGEST)
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Lion King in Live Action: The Remake BY PATRICIA FOSTER
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It was confirmed on September 28, 2016, by Walt Disney Pictures that the popular 1994 Disney animated film, The Lion King, will be making a live action remake directed by Jon Favreau and written by Jeff Nathanson. The Lion King is a story about a kingdom of lions in Africa and was influenced by William Shakespeare’s Hamlet. The animated musical, which was originally directed by Roger Allers and Rob Minkoff, is the highest-grossing animated movie of all time, grossing a staggering $968 million dollars in the box office. The movie even earned an Oscar for Can You Feel the Love Tonight by Elton John and Tim Rice. The cast of this reboot includes some very notable names, and one of them is none other than megastar, Beyoncé Knowles, as Nala, Simba’s love interest. Reports back in March 2016 stated that Knowles was Favreau’s top choice for playing Nala in the remake of The Lion King. On November 1st, her role was confirmed in an official announcement. Taylor Ellis, sophomore Elementary Education major from Vidalia, Louisiana, stated, “I think it’ll be good for Beyonce to be casted as Nala in The Lion King.” When asked what part she couldn’t wait to see, she replied Timon and Pumbaa’s, stating, “I love them two. Those are my
favorite characters out the whole movie and Rafiki too. I really love Rafiki.” Other recognizable names joining the cast are Donald Glover starring as Simba, Alfre Woodard playing Sarabi, Chiwetel Ejiofor playing Scar, and James Earl Jones reprising his role as Mufasa.
Black Girl Invents New McDonald’s App That Tells You If your Local Ice Cream Machine Is Down BY PATRICIA FOSTER
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McDonald’s is very notorious for two things: their deliciously fattening Big Macs, and their frequently broken ice cream machine. However, the problem of not knowing whether or not the local Mcdonald’s ice cream machine is down or not is solved. A black girl by the name of Raina McLeod invented a McDonald’s application (app) called Ice Check. The app allows you to search for the nearest McDonald’s, then see which locations have working ice cream machines. Angel Washington, a Speech pathology major from Winnsboro, Louisiana stated, “I find it very convenient because I love the oreo McFlurries and I love ice cream.” McDonald’s has certainly gained a reputation for their ice cream machine never working. The Wall Street Journal even investigated this matter and published an article titled, “Why is the McFlurry Machine Down Again?”, which is a frequently asked question about McDonald’s on social media. The article came to the conclusions that the ice cream machine is always down because it takes four hours to clean each day and there are 11 steps to get ready for the process of
cleaning. The article states, “If someone ordered an ice cream while employees were in the process of cleaning the machines, they often just said it was down rather than reassembling it.” The app inventor, Raina McLeod, told Buzzfeed how the idea of the app came about, stating, “I came up with the idea for the app around a year ago, after a late- night Oreo McFlurry craving went unfulfilled due to the ice cream machine being down.” McLeod also shared her frustration for the problem stating, “It’s so small, and it can be so irritating.” McLeod explained the idea originally started out as a joke video about the app, but the joke soon turned into a good idea when people responded well to the idea. Tia Johnson, a freshman Engineering major from Monroe, Louisiana, stated “ I love the idea of the app because nothing’s more frustrating than to crave ice cream so much and drive all the way to McDonalds to be told the ice cream machine is down. So that app will save a lot of time, gas and disappointment in the future.” See INVENTION page 10
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Alea Jones, a sophomore Nursing major from Zachary, Louisiana, stated “I feel like our generation is going to be able to relate to it more because it’s people that we know and that we love so it’s going to be a good thing and I cannot wait to see Beyonce as Nala.”
The film will be reprised in cutting edge CGI format, meaning the scenes will be comprised of real life environments blended with 3D computer graphics, relying on high profile voice acting to bring the animals to life. Favreau has had experience with directing live action movies before, as he directed a live action version of The Jungle Book. His credits also include directing movies such as Elf, Iron Man, and Iron Man 2. Favreau explained in a November interview with ComingSoon that the virtual reality technology he used in The Jungle Book will be used to a higher degree in The Lion King stating, “A lot of the simulcam and motion capture technology that we use here, a lot of it was innovated around the making of ‘Avatar,’ and hasn’t really changed much, because there’s just not a lot of consumers. . . There are a lot of people who watch, but not a lot of people who use the technology. So we were finding ourselves building around technology that hadn’t changed a lot in the last 10 years. But now as we’re exploring what is being developed for VR and game engine technology, a lot of that was used to some extent in ‘Jungle Book,’ but as I look forward to developing this process further, there’s a lot over overlap.” The Lion King is scheduled to be released on July 19, 2019.
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HBCU Campus Queen: An EBONY Reign BY JACQUELINE MORGAN
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Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) were founded to promote Black excellence and brilliance. In an effort to emphasize this notion, EBONY Magazine has generated an opportunity for all HBCU Queens to reign, on and off of their school’s campus. The HBCU Campus Queen competition is open to all of the young women who were elected by peers and school officials to represent her institution of higher learning. This is inclusive of 75 Queens, all HBCU attendees. In the past, the winners of the competition have earned a trip to New York for a photo shoot that later appeared as a spread in EBONY Magazine. For the past few years, EBONY Magazine has been filling its pages with the stories and photos of the competition’s top 10 HBCU Campus Queens, and Louisiana schools have seen plenty of familiar faces. In fact, the state represents half of the women selected for the honor in its 20162017 class. This means that Louisiana represented five of the top ten winners, and the Southern University (SU) System is home to two of them. The students on each campus play a
vital role in the selection of these young women. SU students, specifically, largely promote the SU System’s participants in the competition. The morale on campus is always high for these young women as everyone anticipates the results of the competition. Junior Secondary English Education major, Caitilin Virdure, supports the competition for the university and thrives on the hope that it will shed some positive light on the campus. “Miss Southern in EBONY Magazine would greatly benefit our university by drawing the readers of EBONY to notice how diverse, yet family-oriented our campus is. It’ll be [SU’s] second feature in the magazine which means we’re already familiar to some people,” Virdure said. There is a legacy behind HBCUs that each student who attends must live up to. As the faces of universities, campus queens are obliged to take on this task with grace. The 87th Miss Southern University and A&M College, Felise ThompsonDoyle, knows the task all too well as she is seven months into her reign, and currently vying to be one of EBONY’s INVENTION from page 8
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The way the app works is via GPS and input for users. The user of the app can locate a McDonalds nearby and it will tell that user whether or not the machine is in service based on other people’s reports. The only problem with the app is that the reports are crowd sourced, so the app may not be accurate all the time if there aren’t enough people reporting on the machine. However there is a feature that allows franchise owners to claim their location so they can update the statues of their ice cream machine themselves. So far, the app will include McDonald’s locations in the D.C. metro area, Miami, New York, Los Angeles, Santa Monica, San Francisco and more but new locations are being added by McLeod, per the request of new users every day. Although it hasn’t been made clear how many McDonald’s locations actually started using the app, McLeod expressed that her goal is to have 14,000 McDonald’s locations using the app by this summer. McLeod, D.C. resident, also stated to DC Inno, “Why should this big company not give us what we want when we want it?. . .I don’t want us to have to work, but they’re not telling us. I feel like an activist and that’s a weird thing to say. I really do think that people should have what they want.” The new app is available for IOS users only.
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top 10 HBCU Campus Queens. Despite, the endeavors that come with the crown, Thompson-Doyle held tight to her values as a Queen as she reflected on her reign thus far. “As a Queen, you don’t wear the crown alone, but share it by mentoring, providing service throughout the community, and letting younger generations showcase their inner Queen. . .when I won, my entire campus won. I wanted to share my reign with the people who voted for me because they are my inspiration,” she admitted. While voting has yet to begin, the time for EBONY Magazine’s HBCU Campus Queens online competition is near. You may find more information about the competition at www.ebony.com
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Why Choose LSU Over Southern?
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In past years, Southern University has reached new heights of success and has received many accolades for both academic and athletic excellence. The university is graduating students at a record high, and despite rumors of losing accreditation, it is clear that Southern University will be a vital part of the Louisiana landscape for years to come. So the question being posed is why schools like LSU and ULL garner more love and support from the African American community than they give their local HBCU? In all honesty, I believe that this negative reputation surrounding our great university is made by our own students and alumni. In speaking with students that actually go to SU, they speak of Southern as more of a
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necessary evil than an actual stepping stone to greatness. This is a problem of greater severity than any outside slander. The fact is that if we don’t love and appreciate what our own HBCU has to offer, then how can we expect those from the outside looking in to appreciate our greatness? The short answer to this question is that we can’t. When I ask what makes schools such as LSU better than our own Southern University, the most solid answers I get revolve around the AIDS epidemic that Southern University has become the defacto poster-child of in Louisiana. To make this clear for all, Baton Rouge is the AIDS capital of America, not Southern. AIDS is a Louisiana problem, not just a Southern problem. Without going into statistics, it is also important to remember that LSU’s campus and population dwarfs that of Southern. So if the numbers are true and every 1 in 100,000
Baton Rouge residents do have the disease, then it’s a far greater likelihood that you will find it in greater abundance in a heavily populated campus than our relatively smaller and less populated campus. Another thing I hear a lot is that LSU parties are more “lit” than Southern parties. While this is more subjective than anything, I’m willing to bet that our Ques have something to say about that blasphemous misconception. When we get together as a group and decide to have fun, Southern students do more than just dance and sing along to the songs that are played; we bring soul and energy that is unmatched by any other. You can measure loudness, and you can count how many people show up, but you can’t quantify soul. So to the people that say that Southern isn’t doing this, or isn’t good enough at that, my response is that what we aren’t doesn’t matter as much as what we are.
Our failures are not nonexistent, but our victories are so numerous that our shortcomings are an afterthought in the grand scheme of things. We are on the cusp of greatness as a university, and to say that I am honored to be able to be apart of such an experience is a massive understatement. But we have to believe in ourselves and believe in each other in these times, because if we don’t, then nobody else will. They throw dirt on us because they know we will shine otherwise. They slander us because they know if the world was to hear us speak, nothing would be the same. And they hate what we are, because they fear what we can be if we stand united. So if they want something to talk about, then let’s give them something to talk about. We have to be on such a level that our greatness is unquestionable, so that the next time they speak on us, they can only speak on our greatness. And speak, they will.
The Great Awakening: My HBCU
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My Historically Black College and University (HBCU) means so much to me because the lessons I have learned in my short time here will last me a life time, and then some. But if I go into telling you the story of those lessons we’re going to have to do some time traveling, okay? So, hop in your time machine, travel back five years in the past, and find 15-year-old me. Ask me what college am I interested in attending. I’ll probably say something along the lines of, “I haven’t thought about it much,” and I’ll probably add that I’ll figure it out when it gets closer to that time.
Fair warning…do not believe me. The truth is that, I probably couldn’t name you more than three universities, and any school popular enough that I would know the name of, was not one that I would expect to be accepted to. Fast-forward two years, find 17-yearold me, and ask me the same question. I’ll probably say something along the lines of, “I don’t know, I’m in between a few different schools” and I’ll probably add that I have a bit of time left to figure it out. Fair warning…do not believe me. The truth is that I hadn’t even applied to more than three schools, and only because it was a requirement for Senior Seminar. I couldn’t picture myself receiving an acceptance letter in from anywhere, so I didn’t waste my time on applications. Now fast-forward another three years and
find present me. Don’t bother asking all of those questions because it no longer applies. Instead ask me what I have learned from my HBCU. This time I’ll have a certain answer. Fair warning…believe me when I say I’ve learned at least three things. My HBCU has (1) taught me to love myself and my culture in a way that I would have never thought to. I learned to embrace my tightly curled hairs, and to appreciate the thickness of my dreadlocks. Although I have never been ashamed of my dark skin, I cannot say that I truly loved it until I surrounded myself with those whose skin matched mine. My HBCU has (2) opened my eyes to the beauty of my black women. I don’t think there is any place other than my HBCU
where I could meet so many strong, beautiful, confident and talented black women. I don’t think there is any place other than my HBCU where I would feel so driven to set an example for black women that black men can be great too. My HBCU has (3) taught me that hard work and dedication are all the tools needed to be successful in this world. I faced so many obstacles on the road to get here, some once I arrived, and then some every so often, but my HBCU has taught me to love my obstacles. I learn every time I get knocked down. My HBCU has shown me that getting to college is only part of the battle and the rest can only be obtained through determination.
How to Respecfully Disrespect
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Everyone nowadays are comedians, but not everyone is a smart comedian. I am fortunate enough to be able to sneak diss people and still be a
likeable person. Learning how to respectfully disrespect is not a necessity, but people you work with or your professor will see you as the one with sense of humor. Here is the ultimate breakdown of how disrespect anyone while being respectful. To respectfully disrespect, it is all about timing, how you say your punchline in conjunction
with the contents of your punchline, and how to bounce back if offense is taken. So here is the breakdown; first off, timing is the epitome of not tarnishing your reputation in the workplace or classroom. If you see someone that is upset or trying to talk to their “person of interest” then that is the time to lay off. The perfect time is when the victim’s mood is stable. For example, seeing your buddy in the cafeteria sitting with other people. Second, I am gonna start with what you choose as a punchline. So, going back to the cafeteria scenario, it is important to choose the right words to lay into him without getting a bad rep. For example, if that person is the type to grab 5 plates at once, the punch would be, “Did you save me a spot or do I need to be
edible to have a place at the table?” Anything of that matter is acceptable depending on how it is presented. That brings me to my next point, which is the saying that goes, “It is not what you say, it is how you say it.” If you have ever taken a course in drama you would know that the most important thing for actors is the objective. For example, there is are so many meanings for the phrase, “thank you.” It can be sarcasm, it can be sincere, and it can be rude depending on the timing as mentioned earlier. So if you tell the person at the table the example punchline, your objective is to say it with the intention of joining your friend’s lunch group while also poking fun. Now let’s say your friend felt a sting from
your punchline, it is important to know how to make up for your damage. The example phrase can be perceived as an insult on their weight, and that is the number one thing people are sensitive about. You still want to seem funny so don’t apologize, just roll with the negative and flip it. Turn the negative into a positive by cracking uplifting jokes about what you said. So, an easy fix is to crack jokes about reflecting how healthy they are with the same similarity as the previous joke. “This 10,000 calorie diet is helping you out fam, you gonna let me borrow half so we can be even.” Yeah that was lame, but you get the idea. That is my take on how to respectfully disrespect.
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