Volume 67 - Issue 12

Tuesday, November 22, 2016

Volume 67, Issue 12

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Lockdown on the yard: Suspect not an SU Student Holiday

BY BRIA GREMILLION DIGEST MANAGING EDITOR

A suspect is now in police custody after an attempted robbery and shooting transpired on Southern University’s Baton Rouge campus late Thursday night.

According to a news release from the Baton Rouge Police Department (BRPD), 20-yearold Larry McCray of Reserve, Louisiana, was arrested in relation to the shooting of a 19-year-old male around 9:40 p.m. on November 18.

Police were dispatched to 801 Harding Boulevard and found two victims in a vehicle parked in the roadway, the press release stated.

The University was placed on lockdown for nearly five hours as the Southern University Police Department (SUPD) worked alongside BRPD to capture the suspects. No one was allowed to enter or exit the University as police scoured the campus in an effort to regain order and safety.

The lockdown was lifted early Friday morning.

McCray was apprehended and booked into the East Baton

Rouge Parish Prison for attempted 1st degree murder.

The victim was hit in the upper torso MCCRAY and was rushed to Our Lady of the Lake Hospital with life threatening injuries.

The police report also states that a second victim was uninjured.

Neither the suspect nor the shooting victim were a student at the University.

As news of the shooting circulated via social media, many students waited in fear and anticipation of what was next to come. SUPD issued a mass text message at 12:39 a.m., instructing all students to remain in their residence halls and await further instruction.

At 2:51 a.m., another message was sent and read that campus had been secured after placing one suspect in custody.

Senior and criminal justice major, Marcus Jones, from Gonzales stated that he learned

of the shooting via a group text message.

“To be honest I questioned my safety because a lot of places on campus aren’t necessarily locked how they should be or secured the right way. The biggest thing to me was my safety,” said Jones.

Jones also stated that he believes SUPD handled the situation to the best of their ability.

Jamar Mitchell, a mass communication senior from Mandeville, Louisiana lives off campus and was more

okay,” said Mitchell.

Mitchell went on to say that he feels campus needs to be more secure.

“That’s why when I’m always on campus I just keep my head on a swivel because you never know what can happen,” finished Mitchell.

Southern University officials released a statement Friday morning.

It read, “The Southern University Police Department (SUPD) and the Baton Rouge Police Department continue to investigate a shooting incident

“This is an isolated incident. It didn’t involve anybody who is a student here at Southern University. These individuals came on campus and committed this crime.”

- Sgt. L’Jean Mckneely Jr Baton Rouge Police Department

concerned about the safety of loved ones that live on campus.

“I have a cousin that stays on campus and she’s a girl so I instantly thought about that and I contacted her to see if she was

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Heroes:

Student organizations give back

BY BRIA GREMILLION DIGEST MANAGING EDITOR

In celebration of Bayou Classic, the Student Government Association (SGA) along with the Alpha Tau Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and the Beta Sigma Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. held a holiday toy drive in the Student Union on Wednesday, November 16.

The University’s SGA in partnership with Grambling State University’s SGA sponsored the toy drive as a part of its second annual Bayou Classic Community Service Project.

Both Southern and Grambling will meet at Tulane Medical Center in New Orleans, Louisiana at 11 AM on Thanksgiving day to pass out the toys to children who may not get to be home during this holiday season.

From noon until 2 PM, students were encouraged to drop off toys and donations as the second part of the toy drive.

One week earlier, the three organizations gathered to collect toys for the same cause. About 300 toys have been collected from SU, thus far.

SGA Chief of Staff and Senior rehabilitation major, True Brown, expressed that the true purpose is to spread the Christmas spirit.

“We just wanted to say thank you to everyone on Southern University’s campus that gave back and helped us to cheer somebody else up during the holidays,” said Brown.

Senior Rehabilitation Counseling major and President of Beta Sigma Alpha Fraternity Inc, Sherman Gray Jr., stated that it is the support from the various organizations along with the student body that contribute to the effort of helping a child that is less fortunate.

“By donating, you’re involved,” said Gray.

President of the Alpha Tau Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and mechanical engineering senior, Mikea Hooker, explained how the partnership of the three organizations is essential to its success.

“Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. is an organization with

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SUS OPEN TEXTBOOK WEEK The Southern University System of Louisiana declares the week of November 16-22 “Open Textbook Week.” For more information visit: www.suol4ed.org/events.html

RETIREMENT EDUCATION SEMINAR & GENERAL SESSION Events will be held November 22.

General Session: 8:30AM-12PM. Seminar: 1:30PM-2:30PM in H.B. Pitchback Building. Topics include: Retirement Basics, Accessing Member Self-Service, Survivor Benefits, LASER Retirement Plans and more.

BAYOU CLASSIC APP Bayou Classic App now available for free in all App Stores.

BAYOU CLASSIC CAREER & COLLEGE EXPO The event will be held Friday, November 25, 2016 from 10AM-2PM at the Hyatt Regency New Orleans 601 Loyola Ave, New Orleans, LA 70113. For more information: (504) 888-7608 Over 30 Companies and Graduate Programs ready to recruit new talent.

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DoIT FOOD DRIVE The Division of Information Technology is accepting donations of food items for the community during the Thanksgiving and Christmas Season. Help out and bring your nonperishable items to either Moore Hall, 4th floor of J.S. Clark Admin Building or the John B. Cade Library.

CHRISTMAS ON THE BLUFF Southern University Concert Choir’s Candlelight Christmas Concert featuring The Heritage Choir of Baton Rouge.

The event will be held Sunday, December 4 at 6 p.m. in the Debose Music Building Performance Annex.

Enjoy the sounds of the holiday season during pre-concert performances beginning at 4 p.m. throughout the Debose Music Building including musician John Gray and his jazz ensemble, The Michael Foster Project, other guests and alumni artists, and music ensembles from area middle and high schools.

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MARDI GRAS MASQUERADE GALA Southern University’s department of history present Mardi Gras Masquerade Gala feturing The Michael Foster Project set on Saturday, Febuary 18 from 8-12AM. Tickets available for purchase coming soon.

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Will you be attending Bayou Classic? If so, what are you looking forward to most? If not what are your holiday plans?

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LIBERTY, MS ACADEMIC ADVISOR - CUSA

I will be attending this year’s Bayou Classic. I am looking forward to attending the ‘Battle of JOHNSON the Bands,’ and celebrating the victory of the Jaguars on Saturday. Go Jags!”

ATIYA WEATHERSPOON

BATON ROUGE SOPHOMORE

“My holiday plans are to relax and spend time with my family. Also, WEATHERSPOON I plan to work and save up some money for Christmas gifts.”

HAMED ALABA NIGERIA, AFRICA GRADUATE STUDENT

“I plan to hangout with African families ‘Nigerian, Ghanians, and Cameroomians.’

Most of them ALABA are also students at Southern University. I look forward to Thanksgiving so much, because there is a lot to thank God for!”

JOY BUNDY NEW ORLEANS OFFICE OF GRADUATE STUDIES

“I am looking forward to the game with both Southern BUNDY and Grambling undefeated in the SWAC. It should be a good one!”

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BY EDDIE BYNOG DIGEST NEWS EDITOR

As a part of Omega week the Beta Sigma Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc kicked off the week’s festivities with an event to inform students on the dangers of date-rape and what they can do to prevent it.

Marquis Williams, a member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. and organizer of the event, “Take Me Out: Blind Dating Game” said that the purpose of the event was to inform students of the risks associated with dating and date-rape.

Education Training and Research (ETR), a non-profit organization that works to helps educate families and students of social problems, says that date-rape occurs when a woman or man is forced to have sexual activity against their will, usually under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

Senior elementary education major Myeshia Webb participated in the event as a speaker on behalf of her organization, OneSU, and spoke about how important events like these are for students.

“It’s extremely important because date rape is a very, very prevalent thing on college campuses,” said Webb.

In her speech to the audience of about 40 Southern University students, Webb gave advice and statistics about what students should look out for in order to minimize the risk of becoming a victim to sexual violence.

“Always be aware of your surroundings, always be conscious of what’s going on,” said Webb.

Webb added that it’s also not all on the victim so beware of your limits and those

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Sophomore and mechanical engineering major, Tamasha Nwankwo, from New Orleans, Louisiana attended the event and spoke briefly on why she decided to attend.

“I think it’s important to attend so when we go out and entertain people we can know what to see and what to watch out for,” said Nwankwo.

Dr. ValaRay J. Irvin, a licensed psychologist and Director of the Southern University Couseling center for 18 years says that events like, “Take Me Out,” is an excellent way to inform students on the dangers of date-rape.

“On college campuses across the country we typically say to individuals that one in four college students will experience some form of acquaintance, date rape,” adding that most victims of date-rape are already acquainted with their attacker.

Dr. Irvin also added that some common problems with date-rape drugs is that they are taste-less, odor less and that often coincide with memory loss.

“If a student thinks that they have been a victim of sexual assault the first thing they should do is go to their student health center where one can have a physical exam called a rape kit,” said Irvin.

According to Dr. Irvin Southern University has a team of individuals who are part of a sexual assault response team that will assists students who have been victims of sexual assault.

As part of her job at the accredited counseling center, Dr. Irvin also offers therapy for students who may have become a victim of sexual assault.

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Bria Gremillion/DIGEST The Student Government Association along with the Beta Sigma Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. and the Alpha Tau Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. gathered donations for a holiday toy drive on Wednesday, November 16 in the Student Union

a primary focus on giving back to the community so when asked to partner with Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. and the Student Government Association, we were delighted,” said Hooker.

“We do not want any child to be left behind or alone this Christmas,” Hooker finished.

Before the start of the Bayou Classic parade, the hospital and its staff along with the children patients and their families will join both universities in a fun filled atmosphere in hopes of helping them to forget any present obstacles and simply smile in the present.

SGA President and senior accounting major, Zana Harris, spoke of how vital it is to be a part of this community service project.

“It’s important for young children to see people that look like them, that represent

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them doing something positive so that in the next 10 or 15 years, they’re doing the exact same thing and affecting the next generation,” said Harris.

“They look up to figures like us,” she went on to say.

In achieving the goal of spreading the Christmas spirit and giving back to make a difference, both student government bodies from SU and GSU will dress up for the hospital visit.

Harris will be dressed as Mrs. Claus while Student Government Association President of Grambling State University, Michael Meadows, will be dressed as Santa Claus.

The members of SU’s SGA will dress as reindeer and GSU’s SGA members will present themselves as elves.

“It’s always good to see that you put a smile on someone’s face,” finished Harris.

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Leaking ceilings, fluctuating temperatures, and missing fixtures are just a few of the many issues that residential students are facing.

Throughout a majority of the school year, students that live on campus have been dealing with a variety of problems that many feel are not being addressed.

To alleviate these concerns, Southern University Residential Life and Housing hosted forums throughout this past week so that students would have the chance to air their concerns.

The forums were held in each of the University’s eleven student living facilities, ready for students to show up and voice their concerns.

At the forums, students mentioned problems with heating, laundry facilities and a host of other problems.

Kelvin Wells, a resident in Boley Hall, said of the forums, “More events like this are needed on campus and students need to level with their leaders in both administration and student-led organizations to fix these issues”.

Many students, at the forum held in Boley, related all too well to Wells on a personal level as students were less concerned about the problems, and more so about the lack of action when it comes to resolving them.

Some students chose not to elaborate on how they felt the forum went, but sophomore, Dara Joy said, “The idea of

it was great. I just hope that our voices and opinions are actually taken into consideration instead of dismissed by simple excuses.

Joy’s concerns were shared amongst her peers, as students would just like to know that they are being heard and action is being taken as a result.

According to the University website, Housing Director, Tracie Abraham said, “Wherever a student lives, staff members are available for resource and referral information as well as specific requests relating to individual needs”.

Still, some students question whether or not Housing can get the job done.

Many complain that residential assistants are absent for most of the day and the offices are empty.

Students that were unable to attend the forums, or that still need more information can visit the Housing office in he University Apartments Building 300 or call (225) -771-3590.

LOCKDOWN from page 1 and the University is committed to providing a safe living and learning environment for its faculty, staff, students, and visitors. SUPD is asking the SU community to remain alert and cautious and to report any suspicious activity or any information that may be related to the shooting.”

Police believe that more arrests may be possible as the investigation

continues.

SUPD has also stated that it will increase police presence on campus for the duration of the semester.

Anyone with any information regarding the incident is urged to contact BRPD’s Violent Crimes Unit at 225-389-4869 or Crime Stoppers at 225-344-7867.

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Jaguars Go Undefeated , blast Delta Devils Bayou Classic will feature two unbeatens

BY BRANDOB PRINCE EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

Arnita Dove/DIGEST Senior running back Lenard Tillery carries a host of Delta Devil defenders down field as he muscles forward for extra yardage during the Jaguars game against Mississippi Valley on Saturday, November 19.

BY ANDREW EVANS DIGEST STAFF WRITER

This past weekend was Senior Night for the Southern University Jaguars as they faced off against the Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils in a shutout game 55-0. This game showed off the power of the Jags

defensive skills and the wide arsenal of the Jags offense. This weekend also showed the power of the Jags’ unknown players like wide reciver Allswell Opusunji and backup quarterback Deonte Shorts. Also, running back Lenard Tillery breake the single season rushing record with 1,435 yards for the season.

Coming into this game the MSU Delta Devils scored an average of 15.4 points per game, only 26.5 yards rushing per game, 236.5 yards passing yards per game, and had a total of 668 plays for the season. The Jags averaged 39.2 points per game, 203.1 rushing yards per game, See UNDEFEATED page 5

SU Athletics Dealt Another Bad Hand: NCAA hammers down

BY BRANDON PRINCE EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

On Wednesday, November 16, Southern University’s (SU) athletics took a major hit from the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) due to past infractions committed a few years back.

The NCAA announced that SU’s athletics is now under probation from now until the next five years for eligibility and certification issues. As a condition of the probation, SU will have to cough up wins from the last six years, pay a $5,000 fine and issue out reduced scholarships to the athletes in football, baseball, softball, track and field, both men’s and women’s basketball, soccer and volleyball until 2019.

“Today’s release of the NCAA Public Infractions Report represents the culmination of a long and arduous process and closes the chapter on Southern University’s involvement with the NCAA bodies,” said Interim Athletics Director and Men’s Head Basketball Coach, Roman Banks, in response to the NCAA’s final judgment. “The University’s efforts to self-investigate and selfreport violations, which involved a large volume of work executed by a broadbased spectrum of university personnel, yielded self-imposed penalties confirmed

by the NCAA as fair and equitable.”

Banks went on to say that the personnel responsible for the horrific mistake of mishandling SU’s athletic information

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are no longer working or involved in the department. He ended his response by saying now is the time for the University to move on and shape its future by orchestrating the process the right way to adhere to NCAA rules.

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Lights, camera, football! On this Saturday, November 26, the Southern University Jaguar football team (SU) will take on their biggest rival, the Tigers of Grambling State University (GSU), with a lot on the line as both teams head in the 43rd annual Bayou Classic unbeaten in the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC). The showdown is set to take pkace at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana at 4 PM. The stage is set for multiple reasons with the first, as the series goes, being that both teams are tied (21-21) and the winner of the game not only severes the tie, but also punches their ticket to the SWAC championship in Houston, Texas. Waiting for the winner of the classic are the Braves of Alcorn State University (ASU), who would like nothing more than “rain dance” on their opponent’s dream and claim the “ship” for themselves.

Second, for SU, this would be the exclamation point for their success on the year as players like Senior running back Lenard Tillery of Baton Rouge,

Louisiana and Senior wide receiver Willie Quinn of Miami, Florida who made themselves stand out with the help of their general behind center, junior quarterback Austin Howard, and the rest of the offensive unit.

Tillery, SWAC’s all-time leading rusher, recently severed the single season rushing record which was set at 1,399 by the late Odie Posey in 1949.

Tillery’s current rush total for this season is at 1,431, which he is on track get break the 1,500 mark against GSU. If he does, this means running backs like junior, Herbert Edwards, and freshman, Darbbeon Profit, would have big cleats to fill for next season.

When asked about his emotions before his last home game as a Jaguar, Tillery said, “It was all smiles for me. I’ve been thinking about the season and all my other seasons since I’ve been here this week and it’s been emotional…a lot of tears, a lot of hugs.”

As for Quinn, the five-footfive speedster has broke a few records as well for he now holds the title of being called Southern See TAKE ALL page 5

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This past Thursday the Southern University Jaguars had a difficult time against Sam Houston State as they lost 83-91 at Bernard Johnson Coliseum in Huntsville. This game happened after a loss from Georgia Tech last Monday.

After this game the Jags record decreased to 0-3 for the season. Sam Houston coming into this game was 2-1 and both the wins were at home.

The highest scoring Jag for the night was forward Shawn Prudhomme, with 26 points in 31 minutes.

Prudhomme was 3-3 from three-point range and 10-14 for the night. On defense, Prudhomme collected 7 defense rebounds and 1 steal. Tre’lun Banks was the next highest scoring Jag with 19 points in 32 minutes, made an averaged 5-13 from field goal range, and made 1 of his 3 attempted 3 pointers.

On defense Banks had 1

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BAD HAND from page 4 “Moving forward, Southern University’s athletics is committed to dedicating the necessary resources and to providing exceptional leadership to regulate and function under the guidelines established by the NCAA,” said Banks.

Initially, SU men’s basketball and women’s tennis were excused from the sanctions several months back but now all 15 of the University’s sports are placed under the probation.

Head Football Coach Dawson Odums says the team’s motivation to win will not be affected by the recent punishment.

With much certainty in voice, Odums stated, “It would be their first win,” when asked how much would a win against GSU meant to the younger players.

When all was said and done, SU System President Chancellor Ray L. Belton delivered one of the final responses to the probation.

Like Banks, Belton expressed the journey ahead is still promising for present-day and future Jag athletes.

“Today’s outcome is the end of a long journey. Going forward we remain committed to investing to ensure we have the infrastructure to support a productive athletic program and strong institutional control and outstanding NCAA compliance. We appreciate everyone for the work and effort that brought us to this point,” said Belton.

Bearkats outlast Jaguars on the hardwood

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rebound and 1 steal.

The Jags bench combined scored only 8 points. The Jags had a 47.5 field goal percentage, was 30.8 percent from the 3 point line, and 72.4 percent from the free throw line. The Jags, as a team, had 37 rebounds, 9 assist, 9 steals, and 2 blocks.

Sam Houston made 45.1% of all their shots as a team, 26.7% of all 3 pointers, and was 76.7% from free throw range. They had a total of 41 rebounds, 8 steals, 9 assists, and 3 blocks. The starters for Sam Houston combined for 59 of their 91 points. Sam Houston’s bench accounted for most of the team’s rebounds.

The next game Southern will play will be against the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles at home on Tuesday.

We will see the Southern will win their first game of the season at home and end this drought.

Tennessee Tech record is 1-3 and they are 0-1 away.

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University’s all-time reception and receiving yard leader.

Quinn is also one touchdown away from breaking the FCS record career kickoff returns.

When asked about his thoughts on his last game as a Jaguar, Quinn replied, “I’m just proud to go out each and everyday to work hard with my brothers…I’m going to miss these guys.”

In addition to the Jags’ offensive assault enters what may be a secret weapon going into the Classic. Senior wide receiver Allswell Opusunju earned his first career catch and touchdown last game against Mississippi Valley State University (MVSU).

On Opusunju’s next catch, he showed off some skill with one hand reeling the ball in for a 26 yard grab. The wide receiver gave his thoughts on the game.

“It’s really a blessing. It was a long journey just to get to this point and the journey is not over yet. We have another game to play,” said Opusunju.

On the defensive side of the ball, the Jags lead the SWAC in interceptions (19) and second in fewest point allowed (25.9).

This will have to play a factor in Saturday’s game as Grambling leads the SWAC in scoring offense (43.1), total offense (500.6), pass offense (298.6) and pass efficiency (163.9).

Senior linebacker Roshaud Turner and junior linebacker Kentavious Preston leads the team in tackles this season with 56 each. Junior defensive end Aaron Tiller led the team in sacks (7) and forced fumbles (4) with the addition of 52 tackles.

Junior cornerback Danny Johnson leads all of the SWAC in interceptions (7) and leads

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“This is an endurance race.

It takes mental fortitude, mental endurance and physical endurance to be there standing at the end,” said Grambling Head Football Coach Broderick Fobbs. “There’s going to be adversity in every football game, but the key is how you handle it.”

SWAC FOOTBALL STANDINGS

SWAC Overall

W L W L East *Alcorn State 5 4 5 5 Alabama A&M 4 5 4 7 Alabama State 3 6 3 7 Jackson State 3 6 3 8 Miss. Valley St. 1 8 1 10 West Grambling State 8 0 8 1 Southern U. 8 0 8 2 Prairie View 7 2 8 3 Tex. Southern 4 5 4 7 Ark.-Pine Bluff 1 8 1 10 the team in solo tackles (35).

SU’s defense will be tested as they take on junior quarterback, Devante Kincade, and the highpowered offense GSU. Kincade will enter the game leading the SWAC in several passing statistics with his favorite target senior wide receiver, Chad Williams, who leads the SWAC in receiving yards (1102) and

Odums says that his defense is up to the challenge. He briefly spoke on their mental state heading into Saturday’s game.

“They’re really locked in to what we’re trying to do. These guys understand how they became successful. It didn’t happen overnight.”

UNDEFEATED from page 4 average 261.8 passing yards, and have a total of 636 plays for the season.

In the first quarter, running back Lenard Tillery rushed for 48 yards with only 9 carries and averaged 5.3 yards per carry. quarterback Austin Howard complete 6 of his 7 pass in the first quarter for a total of 83 yards and 1 Touchdown to wide receiver Dontrell Brown. The offense scored 1 touchdown and kicked for a 3-point conversion for a 10-0 game. On the defensive side of the ball Line Backer Rhaheim Ledbetter recorded the first sack of the game and as a defensive group held them to 0 points.

In the second quarter the Jags lead increased from 10-0 to 34-0.

Austin Howard increased his touchdown count to 4 and had a 14-19 pass completion record. One of the passes for a touchdown was to a first-time starter. This was Opusunji first ever career pass which was also for a touchdown.

In the third quarter the Jags running back Lenard Tillery ran for a 27-yard Touchdown and backup quarterback, Deonte Shorts stepped in the game and scored a 2-yard rushing touchdown to increase the Jags’ lead to 48 while the defense held the Delta Devils to another

non-scoring quarter.

The final score of the night was Southern University Jags 55, Mississippi Valley, 0. This was Southern’s first shutout victory of the season. Lenard Tillery rushed for 101 yards for the night with 1 touchdown and a 5.1 average yards per carry.

Austin Howard threw for a 1420 pass completion rating and threw for 4 touchdowns. Willie Quinn caught 1 touchdown for the night and gained 66 passing yards. The defense had 2 interceptions and 4 sacks for the night. The Southern University football team had no turnovers the entire game.

The next game that Southern will play is against the also undefeated Grambling State University. If Southern wins this next game, then they will be undefeated in the Southwestern Athletic Conference. When asked about how important this upcoming game was, Coach Odum’s said, “This year it means everything, what happens after the game, one team will move on the other team will get ready for Christmas. It’s do or die, win or go home.” I guess we will see who’s going to go home and get ready for Christmas.

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Patricia Foster/DIGEST Offensive Lineman, Anthony Mosley, pushes through Delta Devils defenders during home game against Mississippi Valley State on Saturday November 19.

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Patricia Foster/DIGEST Members of the Southern University Royal Court during home game against Mississippi Valley State on Saturday November 19.

Tyler Gibbs/DIGEST SU Co-Ed Cheerleaders showing their strengh and endurance during the Bayou Classic Pep Rally on November 21 in the University Event Center.

Ealiya Toplin/DIGEST Future Jaguars and parents get a chance to take a campus tour during “Jaguar Preview Day” on Saturday, November 19.

Ealiya Toplin/DIGEST Southern University Human Jukebox plays for the students during the Bayou Classic Pep Rally on Monday, November 21, in the University Event Center.

Arnita Drive/DIGEST Junior quarterback Austin Howard drops backs to complete a pass during the final home game against Mississippi Valley State on Saturday November 19.

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Ealiya Toplin/DIGEST The Southern University Human Jukebox tubas play “Neck” during the Bayou Classic Pep Rally on Monday, November 21, in the University Event Center.

Dennis McGrew/DIGEST Indian students perform during “Sangamam” held by The Indian Student Association in the Womens Gym on Friday, November 18.

Drakkar Broussard/DIGEST Freshman, Nnonye Sadee, recites her poem for Showtime Apollo event hosted by the Beta Sigma chapter of Omega Psi Phi, Inc. on Tuesday, Novmeber 16.

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It’s ShOWTime!: Students take the stage

BY JACQUELINE MORGAN DIGEST STAFF WRITER

Showtime at the Apollo has been a hit television show since 1987. The show features live performances from both professional and up-andcoming artists at the famous Apollo Theater in the Harlem neighborhood of Manhattan in New York City; giving them the opportunity to showcase their talents.

Last Monday night, Southern University’s very own Beta Sigma Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc brought a taste of that energy onto the yard.

ShOWTime at the Apollo was the third event of a very exciting Omega Week 2016.

At 6:45 PM, the crowd began to grow in anticipation of what the night had in store. Not only were they awaiting performances from their peers, but tensions rose as the mention of Season 12 American Idol participant, Burnell Taylor, grew frequent.

Taylor, the headliner of the show, is a native New Orleans.

In 2013, he auditioned to be on American Idol, and finished in seventh place in the entire competition. Although he did not win American Idol, Taylor is continuing to chase his musical dreams.

Taylor said, “American Idol taught me professionalism, opened a lot of doors, and now I have an amazing platform to build on”.

Drakkor Broussard/DIGEST American Idol Finalist, Burnell Taylor, performs during the Showtime at the Apollo held in the University Events Center on November 15.

Courtesy/Don Green Jeremiah Cornelius performs an original piece during “Apollo Night” hosted by the Beta Sigma chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. on Tuesday, November 15.

Be on the lookout for Taylor’s graced the stage, after rubbing EP entitled, “I Hope You’re the wood of course, with musical Listening”, at the beginning of the selections, poetry, dance and even a little bit of comedy. Some of the new year.

While Taylor had the crowd performers were familiar faces, hype, there were performances by as they perform around campus Southern students that brought regularly.

Jeremiah Cornelius, one of those the house down as well. Students

familiar faces, had the chance to get on stage and share some of his work with the audience. It isn’t his first time performing in front of a crowd, he stated, “Honestly, it felt new”. ShOWTime at the Apollo certainly did not disappoint those that attended. Even the Omegas were quite content with the way the evening turned out.

Charles Baker, a member of the Beta Sigma chapter of Omega Psi Phi said, “Tonight’s event was beautiful in every way

and I was glad to see my fellow students come out and enjoy themselves during Omega week”.

Baker is a student athlete, SGA representative, along with being a member of Omega Psi Phi, Overall, ShOWTime at the Apollo was a true success, and it is an event that students should look forward to seeing more of in the semesters to come.

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Jukes coming through

BY TYLER GIBBS

DIGEST STAFF WRITER

With the semester coming to an end, students have begun to prepare for Thanksgiving break.

While everyone has packed to return to their loved ones, the Human Jukebox is preparing to conquer their immediate rivals at the Battle of the Bands.

Thanksgiving can be considered the eve of the classic as our Human Jukebox battles against their longtime rival, Grambling University’s “The World Famed” Tiger Marching Band in the 43rd Anniversary of the Bayou Classic.

Every Thanksgiving season, the two opponents compete before thousands of alumni and future members to see who is truly “the best band in the land.” This meeting is one of the most attended battles of all in the HBCU world as it brings back alumni and fans religiously each and every year. A fan base in the tens of thousands pack the “SU”perdome to watch the showcase of the year unfold in front of their very eyes.

This tradition was passed on throughout generations, and it is broken into two separate entities that display the band’s

musicianship as well as its precision on the field.

The first half will start the Friday before the game as both bands participate in a backto-back battle for an hour to demonstrate talents such as intonation and dynamics that one must see to believe.

The second half is displayed on the same field, but with a totally different environment.

During half time both the Jukebox and Tiger Marching Band execute several elaborate drills to dazzle the audience.

Nathan Haymer, Director of Bands, as well as Assistant Band Directors, Brian Simmons and Kedric Taylor, are said to be amongst the best arrangers in the game and are all Southern University alumni. They have all teamed up to prove to the world which band dominates the south and have been dubbed, “world famed.”

“It’s a high honor to me,” Simmons exclaimed when asked about his rank as one of the best music arrangers. “I don’t understand what the big fuss is about but it is still a high honor to be in the mention of those who have come before me.

I just hope I do good work for

Tyler Gibbs/DIGEST Members of the Human Jukebox prepare for the Annual Bayou Classic “Battle of the Bands” competition and halftime fieldshow.

everybody. That’s all it is.”

With several of their arrangements, being “Hello” and “Can You Stand The Rain,” the Human Jukebox has truly captivated the nation through social media and has shaken the very core of every band’s dream to someday be a fierce competitor.

Over the course of this semester alone, the Jukebox will not only be part of one battle of the bands, but a total of 4, one every month. With a schedule as packed as the Jukebox’s, there is no way the band won’t show

out for this performance. “Often imitated, but never duplicated,” is the only way to describe the Jukebox as they take out each challenger they have faced this season.

“On many stand points as far as working together, as far as maturing, the band has grown a lot. We’ve been together for a long time. I think the band is at a really good standpoint, and this may be the strongest band we’ve had since we’ve been here,” said Simmons with a smile on his face.

With this being the final week,

the band will be practicing day in and out to get everything perfect to ensure that these band members will march into the Mercedes-Benz Stadium with beaming confidence.

Bayou Classic is right around the corner, and one can now only wait and see what the Jukebox has under their sleeve for Grambling. It’s not just Louisiana watching anymore, the world is now marking its calendar for the date. Be sure not to miss it!

SU Jaguars Reign in National, Intellectual Competition COURTESY SU HONORS COLLEGE

Southern University and A& M College participated in the National African American Association of Honors Programs conference from October 29-November 1, 2016, in Nashville, Tennessee. Thirty one Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU’s) were represented.

The theme of the conference, “Celebrating 25 Sterling Years of Academic Distinction.” referenced the celebratory promises that were experienced by all attendees as the conference highlighted scholarly oral and poster presentations, academic quiz bowl and debate competitions, African model united nation oratories, as well as an undergraduate career fair and talent show. Twenty five students and two faculty, from the Dolores Margaret Richard Spikes Honors College, participated in all categories.

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Bowl Team showed academic prowess by wining first place in the quiz bowl competition.

Myeisha Webb (captain), Kelvin Wells, Joyner Deamer and Terrence Curry were the team members who represented the university extremely well. The Southern University Jaguars rallied against the Spelman College Jaguars in the final competition. “Although they were worthy opponents, they had to be taught which Jaguar was the strongest and most proficient cat in the game”, said campus coach, Deadra James Mackie. “We performed at the top of our game and did what was expected.” It should be noted that last year, when the Jaguars took their place, Dean Diola Bagayoko stated, in print, that “The Quiz Bowl team trophy was a prelude to our quest for first place in 2016!”

This year, the Jaguars also partook in the Debate Competition for the first time.

The team members were Alex

Quiz Bowl Team receives first place award. Dr. John Miglietta, Moderator (Tennessee State University), Southern University students-Terrence Curry, Myeisha Webb, Captain, Kelvin Wells, Jr., assistant professor, Deadra J. MackieCoach, (SU student) Joyner Deamer, Dr. Coreen Jackson, President National African American Association Honors Programs (Tennessee State University)

McKee, Kendall Richard and Oscar McClain.

Mr. Eric Pugh, program associate, and Deadra James Mackie, assistant professor, served as coach and assistant coach, respectively.

The competition was quite intense, as the Jaguars initially tied with Elizabeth City State University. The tie breaker topic, where only the affirmative and the negative was recited, was “Millennial voters should stand in opposition of Trans Pacific Partnership.” Our very own Alex McKee stated his position on the negative constructive with succinct precision and ease. This allowed Southern

University to advance to the semi-finals and to win third place.

Honors College students Jonalyn Fair and Macy Ceasar received certificates for their scientific research presentations at the conference. A contingent of students exhibited various aptitudes at the talent show: Darolyn Walters, Alana Stevenson and Christopher Washington sang contemporary hits; Alexandria Nixon and Anita Achea adeptly recited an original poem on “Back to Basics” and Troy Winslow taught other students the primary positions involved in fencing.

The experience was a positive one for all in attendance, inclusive of the faculty advisors.

Mr. Pugh was elected as secretary of the board for the National African American Association of Honors Programs. Next year’s conference is set for Atlanta, Georgia, and students are already planning to attend en masse and plotting to win first place in all categories!

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West rants about Trump, Beyoncé, then cancels Sunday concert

BY MARK KENNEDY

AP ENTERTAINMENT WRITER

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Just days after telling fans at a concert that he would have voted for Donald Trump, Kanye West delivered another public screed before abruptly ending a concert in Northern California, then canceled a performance Sunday in the Los Angeles area.

Captured on video by concert-goers Saturday night in Sacramento, West in an over 10-minute tirade told the audience he was on his “Trump (expletive) tonight.” He talked about Beyoncé, Jay Z, Hillary Clinton, Mark Zuckerberg, the radio and MTV at the stop of his Saint Pablo Tour.

Fans in attendance said on social media that West played only a few songs before ending the show abruptly after only 30 minutes. The angry audience booed, and many are seeking refunds for the aborted show. Some paid around $250 for a pair of tickets.

On Sunday night, Ticketmaster announced that West’s show at the Forum in the Los Angeles suburb of Inglewood, California, was cancelled.

The ticket vendor gave no explanation for the cancellation.

Saturday’s outburst and truncated show became a hot topic on Twitter and other social platforms Sunday morning, as amateur videos circulated of West’s

rant where, among other things, he said he was hurt because he heard Beyoncé refused to perform at the MTV Video Music Awards unless she won Video of the Year over him. He also urged her husband Jay Z to call him and “talk to me like a man.”

West took aim at radio stations for playing the same stuff “over and over and over,” too and also addressed Hillary Clinton.

“It’s a new world, Hillary Clinton, it’s a new world,” West said. “Feelings matter. Because guess what? Everybody in middle America felt a way and they showed you how they felt. Feelings matter, bro.”

The performer said he was putting his life, career and “public well-standing” at risk by talking to the fans in the audience “like this,” adding that his Saint Pablo tour “is the most relevant (expletive) happening.”

He continued: “I am here to change things. And things won’t change until people admit their own falsehoods. I got the visions, bro. That’s what I’ve been blessed with. My vision. I’m not always going to say things the perfect way, the right way. But I’m going to say how I feel.”

West’s representatives did not immediately respond to request for comment.

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14. And did anyone tell them that out of those two books they only using three pages the whole semester?

15. Who sat in class all semester with nothing but their phone charger and wonder why they’re failing? #butthemofficehourstho 16. Why Mississippi Valley players keep getting hurt every five minutes during the game? #itstoocoldforthis 17. Who going to square up with the raccoons? #NotI 18. What about SUPD tho? #whataboutit?

19. Who has extra money on they declning balance tho? #yousharing 20. Are they paying the janitors decent money yet or no? #campusdontcleanitself 21. Kayne is you crazy or is you done? #fixitjesus

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Black Girl Magic

BY PATRICIA FOSTER DIGEST STAFF WRITER

So, lately it has not been the best week in the black community. Just as Obama is leaving office, we all found out on Tuesday, November 8, 2016 our new president, our new leader, and the new successor of this country will be Donald Trump. A man with absolutely no political experience! To make matters worse, there have been several reports on Trump supporters harassing minorities even more since he was elected into office.

Although it seems like things are going downhill in America, that still does not stop blacks from excelling within society.

On Tuesday, the same day as the presidential election, nine black women were elected as judges in Jefferson County, Alabama.

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Craig Grant, Nakita “Niki” Perryman Blocton, Tamara Harris Johnson, Elisabeth French, Agnes Chappell, Brendette Brown Green and Annetta Verin, are the names of the lovely black women that were selected to serve in the district and circuit courts.

Hearing that there are nine black judges in Alabama is huge, considering the fact that Alabama is known as one of the most racists states in the US and houses four Ku Klux Klan chapters with the #BlackLivesMatters vs #AllLivesMatters movements, Obama leaving the presidential office and Trump winning the presidential election, it’s very refreshing to know that black women are still breaking down the barriers.

If that wasn’t enough, overall there were 15 people of color elected to office in Jefferson County.

Emory Anthony, the former president of the Jefferson County Progressive

Plan for Black America?

BY JHAYLON GREEN DIGEST STAFF WRITER

So apparently, Donald Trump has conjured up a ten point plan for what he is going to do for us Black Americans when he takes office.

1. Great education through school choice 2. Safe communities 3. Equal justice under the law 4. Tax reforms to create jobs 5. Financial reforms to expand credit and create jobs 6. Trade that works for American workers 7. Protection from illegal immigration 8. New infrastructure investment 9. Protect the African American church 10. America’s first foreign policy Let’s, first, talk about the elephant in the room. This is a man who has no political background whatsoever and calls himself creating a “plan” for black America. Now, I will pay homage to the fact that he is a good business man, but I’m not sure if he has ever run one quite as large as America.

To my knowledge, most of these ten points help races other than blacks, so why call it a “New Deal for Black America?”

Firstly, I am quite sure that we are able to attend any school of our choice. If the school is not in your district, you still have the choice of going there, but you have to

BY STEPHEN RIDEAU DIGEST STAFF WRITER

We are at a point in history where we, as Americans, should understand that an election doesn’t determine our own future, we do! We go out to vote for the selected candidates, and other officials that we come to elect.

The disapproval of the elected officials can cause problems inside this nation, which makes hate crimes totally relevant to the situation.

Not everyone who feels the need to protest performs any of these acts because they dislike a specific race, however they do lack the understanding of the difference between a hate-crime and a protest. A hate crime is a crime motivated by racial, sexual, or other prejudiced feelings, typically involving violence. Specifically targeting a race

is what our ancestors fought so hard to break the world out of.

Experts say that following this year’s election, hate crimes were significantly worse than those that occurred after the 9/11 events.

Personally, I feel there should be no hate to anyone that legally has the right to be here in this country.

There was a reported Klu Klux Klan sighting near our campus. Campus is supposed to be a safe place for students while they work on their degrees to create a better life for themselves. How can we as students feel safe to reside at this institution, when there are groups such as the KKK posing as violent threats with their presence?

Following the results of the presidential election, several riots from cities in Texas, California, Connecticut, and Colorado,

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Democratic Council told The Birmingham Times, “I just think it’s great. Jefferson County is a majority Democratic county.

They turn out to vote, they’re capable of electing qualified individuals.

After the majority of America decided that they would rather see a man that has no political background become president rather than a female with a plethora of political experience, I lost all hope, but hearing this news has completely restored my faith in humanity.

Tamara Harris Johnson, one of the nine selected individuals told the Birmingham times “I’m sure that if you probably looked at the statistics either in law school or the national statistics there probably are more black females that are in law school and even in medicine.

I think females are coming into their own. Black females, in my mind, have always been strong and I’m saying that from a different perspective. I grew up

have your own transportation to and from. At least that is how it works where I’m from.

Not all unsafe communities are black communities.

There are many white neighborhoods filled with gang violence and drugs. The police and DEA have yet to rid the streets of drugs and gangs so, I feel, what would Trump do differently to make it all vanish?

In my personal opinion, Trump will not be able to create equal justice under the law. He can enforce it all he wants to, but the police, judges, and lawyers will still use their own way of thinking when prosecuting someone, even if their decisions are based on prejudice, and Trump will not be able to do anything about it.

Trump plans to create a tax reform and lower the tax rate for all tax brackets. That sounds like a great idea, but according to usnews.com, that will cost America eleven trillion dollars by the year of 2026.

His plan for financial reform or in his words, “dismantling Dodd Frank,” is a recipe for disaster. It would only lead to another financial crisis like the one in 08’, yes, the one President Obama fixed.

I agree on Trump getting rid of trade deficits. In August of 2012, the Economic Policy Institute recorded an estimated 2.7 million jobs were lost due to the U.S. China trade deficit. So getting rid of trade deficits would create jobs for everyone in the United States, not just blacks, Trump.

I also agree on protection from illegal immigration.

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jobs for little of nothing. Of course, employers want to pay the least they can. So, cracking down on illegal immigration would create jobs for everyone in the U.S., not just blacks though.

Investing in a new infrastructure sounds like a great plan. One city suffering terribly is Flint, Michigan, due to their crisis with lead riddled water.

Once again, the whole population of Flint would benefit from this, not just blacks.

Protecting the African American churches? I was not aware that they were endangered. I feel that our churches are being run correctly and with great intent, for the most part.

Finally there is the issue of “Foreign policy.” I somewhat agree with this point. There are things over here in the United States that need to be dealt with.

We should be helping citizens of America instead of spending money in other countries that provide us with nothing in return, which would benefit the well being of all races, not just blacks.

Trump has a few “ok” points in his new deal, but why should they be for black America? The points that do make sense would benefit all of us.

Another thing I find crazy is that, he gives us this plan, but does not provide a strategy for each point. It’s like building a house with no blueprint. Since Trump has a hugh God complex, it’ll be hard for him to take criticism or make amendments to his overall plan for Black America.

shut down highways, campuses, and local businesses. The sizes of the crowds varied from 1,000 to 3,000 people.

Many of them were supporters of Hillary Clinton and were shouting “Not our President” in regards to Donald Trump.

There is even a petition that was created in hopes that the Electoral College will make Clinton our president when they vote on December 19 of this year.

Together this country voiced their opinions as a whole on which candidate they viewed more fit to be our nation’s president, but no particular party should be mad at the other.

As United States citizens we should come together to remove the outdated system that is the Electoral College. This system no longer voices the opinions of the people, because a president can win the electoral vote and lose the popular

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around strong women and I didn’t know anything except strong women.”

Johnson grew up in the Birmingham area during the period of segregation and expressed her disappointment in the lack of change in racial attitudes over the course of 50 years.

While I definitely think that there are still a lot racial issues and segregation is still a problem that exists in some sort.

I also think it’s safe to say black people are still breaking down the obstacles that were set to stop black people from excelling.

There was once a time where black people were not allowed to vote and when they tried to exercise their rights, they were being terrorized for it by the KKK. Fifty years later, not just one but, nine black females were elected into judicial seats. This is a reminder that even in times of hopelessness, Blacks will still continue to prosper.

vote, and simply become president based on the results of the Electoral votes.

This system is not fair for the people that vote because we all go out to vote to voice our opinions, and it seems as if our vote doesn’t matter because our state supports the opposite party.

The future is what we make it. One president cannot change our futures completely in one term, and the president most definitely does not have all of the power in the country to demolish 240 years of a nation.

To learn more information on what is going on in the country and how you can be involved, pay attention to the local news, and talk to state representatives, and senates to stay informed.

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