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Jags cautious, but ready to win for homecoming crowd

Odums: “We always want to give alumni a victory …” DIGEST NEWS SERVICE Homecoming festivities will culminate at 4 p.m. Saturday when the Southern University Jaguars football team attempts to extend its undefeated conference record against the University of Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions. The Jaguars (3-2 overall, 3-0 Southwestern Athletic Conference) defeated bitter conference rival Jackson State last Saturday in a gritty 28-24 contest before a hostile Jackson, Miss. crowd of more than 33,000. Though A.W. Mumford Stadium has a capacity of just over 28,500, thousands more of the Jaguar Nation are expected to visit the Bluff throughout the day to show support. “It’s not homecoming without a win,” said Jaguars fourth-year head coach Dawson Odums. “We always want to give alumni a victory, so all of the focus is ensuring they’re (the Jaguars) ready to play.” Odums, a North Carolina Central University alum, said he understands Southern alumni are coming “home” to see where their campus contributions are going and hopes the team will impress. “This is a time for friends, family and alumni to see what’s really happening on campus,” Odums said. “They get to see

what they’ve contributed to. It’s really an informational for them while they come together to celebrate Southern. “I just make sure the team is prepared to play and the alumni see a victory.” The Jaguar Nation will expect the same, especially after last year’s heartbreaking 47-42 homecoming loss to Prairie View A&M University, when former Glen Oaks High School (Baton Rouge, La.) standout Johnta’ Hebert ruined the festivities with 284 yards of total offense and four touchdowns. “We can’t lose like that again,” said Southern alum Kelley LeBlanc, of Baton Rouge. “Last year was too much of a shock. This year, we have an opponent with one win and though I don’t expect my alma mater to take them lightly, I don’t expect my Jags to give UAPB any slack. UAPB was all but blown out 40-7 in its homecoming game last Saturday against Alabama A&M University and while the Golden Lions have an overall 1-5 record, Odums is not taking any chances. Like last season, the Jaguars were undefeated in the conference until its homecoming meeting with Prairie View. “We don’t take anyone lightly. Our goal is not to go undefeated, but go 1-and-0 every week,” he said. “We keep our focus on the now and in the moment.”

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KQXL UAPB (1-3 SWAC) will have to focus on the SWAC’s top-ranked scoring offense. Southern has scored 193 points in its five games this season. Led by senior running back Lenard Tillery and senior wideout Willie Quinn, who average 126 yards per game and 108.6 ypg, respectively. The Golden Lions’ defense is ranked ninth out of the SWAC’s 10 teams in scoring defense, allowing 36.7 points per game. Only Mississippi Valley State University has allowed more (46 ppg). JAGUAR FOOTBALL vs. ARKANSAS-PINE BLUFF HOMECOMING 2016 Southern University Jaguars (3-2 overall, 3-0 SWAC) Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions (1-5 overall, 1-3 overall) 4 p.m. (CST) A.W. Mumford Stadium (25,500) Baton Rouge, La. Radio: 106.5 KQXL www.gojagsports.com

Car crash leaves 5 students injured EDDIE BYNOG

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Five Southern University students were injured on campus last Friday night in a one car accident that resulted in all five passengers being ejected from the vehicle. Campus police have not released the names of the students who were in the vehicle when it struck a column of the gate surrounding University Park. According to a GroupMe message acquired by the The Southern Digest, the students had just left McDonald’s near campus and were on the way back to campus when the accident occurred. The message stated a red truck (make and model unknown) swerved in front of the white sedan as it came over the campus overpass, sending it spinning and crashing into a gate at University Park. “We were even with them going about 60 mph and the red truck cut us off,” a student in the GroupMe thread said. “Our driver hit the brakes and we started spinning until we hit the fence.” The message thread added those involved in the crash are being treated for their injuries at Our Lady of the Lake Hospital and the injuries of the students ranged from broken bones to cuts and spinal damage. Two of the students are said to undergo surgery within one week. Kirk Muse, assistant to the chief of the Southern University Police Department, was asked Monday afternoon about details of the crash and the identities of the students involved, but could not provide any further information at the time of print.

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Campus Briefs 2016 HOMECOMING SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

For a full listing of the 2016 Homecoming events visit the website: www.subr.edu/ homecoming.

HOMECOMING GAMEDAY PARKING

Southern University Police are urging fans to arrive early before kick-off for Saturday’s homecoming football game between the Jaguars and University of Arkansas Pine Bluff at A.W. Mumford Stadium to help ease traffic flow. Kick off is at 4 p.m.

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KEEP SU CLEAN

Due to a growing concern of littering on campus, students are asked to utilize all receptacles and bins to dispose of waste. Lets all do our part to keep SU clean!

ANNUAL SECURITY/FIRE SAFETY REPORT

GALA ON THE BLUFF

The College of Business Annual fundraising event will be held on Friday, October 21 at Belle of Baton Rouge Casino & Hotel beginning at 7:00P.M.1:00A.M.

TRANSITION PLAN NOTICE Southern University is developing an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) “TRANSITION PLAN” for our facilities, services, programs, activities, policies and practices.

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The Southern UniversityBaton Rouge (SUBR) Annual Security and Fire Safety report includes statistics for the previous three (3) years concerning reported crime that occurred on campus, in certain off-campus buildings owned or operated by SUBR and on public property within or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security, such as policies concerning campus security, policies concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. You can obtain a copy of this report by contacting the SUBR Police Department or by accessing the following web site http://www. subr.edu/supd.

18TH ANNUAL RESEARCH CONFERENCE

The Department of Social Sciences is pleased to sponsor the 18th Annual Social and Behavioral Sciences Undergraduate Research Conference from 9:00 am to 1:00pm on November 17th 2016 in the University Event Center (Women’s Gym Near the Bluff).The conference will feature oral presentations of students’ empirical and theoretical research papers from students in the Departments of Criminal Justice, Economics, History, Political Science, Psychology, Rehabilitation & Disability Studies, Social Work, Sociology, and Speech Pathology. All students are encouraged to attend. Please submit abstracts by Friday October 21,2016 to (Jacaria_ Bickham_00@subr.edu). For more information Please Contact Dr. Reginald Rackley (Reginald_Rackley@subr.edu).

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“Homecoming concert because Sevyn Streeter is performing. She follows me on instagram, and she is a talented singer.”

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43RD ANNUAL BAYOU CLASSIC

Tickets for the 43rd annual Bayou Classic will go on sale Tuesday, September 6th and can be purchased online at http://www.ticketmaster.com or at the Southern University ticket office located at 7722 Scenic Hwy, they can be reached at (225) 359-9328.

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information, recording every campusbased event for the readers’ benefit and maintaining a positive work relationship with the University as whole. I believe and live by the serenity prayer: “God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.” All we’re asking for is the University’s cooperation because with your help, the Digest will continue to prosper long after I leave. Our office is located in T. H. Harris Hall and will welcome you with open arms. For official campus business, contact us via email at digest@subr.edu. Please be safe and enjoy your Homecoming 2016 with us! Brandon Prince Editor in Chief

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Delay in alert of inmates’ escapes incites students’ concern, fear CATHY MCLEOD

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Southern University authorities are trying to figure out why an app designed to keep its campus safe failed to timely alert subscribers of a nearby prison break. This comes after a series of recent safety breaches, including campus shootings. Students expressed concern and confusion as helicopters hovered above campus as local police prevented cars from coming on campus. Many are still in shock. “I didn’t know what to believe, I saw the news media saying one thing, but this app which is supposed to be reliable, saying another,” said Kianna Jean-Lewis. “How is it (Jag Safe app) supposed to keep us safe when the information isn’t relayed in a timely manner?” Around 6:45 p.,m., students received a text from the Jag Safe application stating “A manhunt is underway in the Scotlandville area for two escaped inmates. Use caution when moving about the campus. Report anything suspicious to 911. Monitor local media for additional information.” The Jag Safe app failed to timely alert students that two inmates escaped from an East Baton Rouge Parish Prison work release site. According to WAFB, the search began around 2 p.m. near the Elm Grove Garden Motel (approximately 1.5 miles from campus, four minutes walking distance) when inmates were noticed to be missing. Neighboring school Ryan Elementary went into lockdown mode at 2:15 p.m., according to Executive Secretary, Sandra Moore. A mere four minutes away, students on Southern University’s campus were still left clueless for hours. “The idea of the app is amazing if the technology could be updated or corrected,” said senior DeNita Washington. “Had this been another circumstance such as an alert for a flood the Jag Safe app would have been pretty useless with the time delay.” According to Southern University Dean of Students, Marcus Coleman, the Jag Safe app is supposed to “Give students, faculty, and staff much needed instant access to

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campus authorities when they are in distress.” This was not the case as students did not receive a message until more than four hours later. At 7:45 p.m., another message was sent from the Jag Safe App, “Two escaped inmates were caught running along the tracks near campus. Students should always remain alert and report anything suspicious. Keeping Jags Safe” SUBR Police had no comment on the failure to communicate, but they did say they are working to improve the timing of messages. Interim Campus Chief of Police Joycelyn Johnson said the purpose of the app is to, “Have a closer connection to students, faculty and staff in regards to safety, give an extra sense of security, and to create a safety net that students can use to take ownership in their own safety. We want students to know they can be safe here…” Many students are not feeling as safe as promised. “The mishap with the Jag Safe app made me very

uncomfortable, the fact simply being the app is supposed to be a liaison between the students and SUPD,” said criminal Justice major, Brianna Rankins. The app is supposed to make us feel safe and inform us on situations that put us in danger, today that simply didn’t happen. This is not the first time, often, when we get the information it isn’t useful anymore. The app isn’t useful at all.” Another problem created by the delay of the messaging resulted in confusion among those who followed local media outlets, and those relying solely on the Jag Safe App. Those relying solely on the Jag Safe app were under the impression that this situation was still ongoing. Southern University was the first historically black institution of higher learning to implement this mobile-safety application, but if the university plans to grow as a safetyconscious campus it is vital that this application undergo major improvements.

Ricoh Unveils BRIA GREMILLION

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Ricoh, a technology-based printing company, has partnered with Southern to bring competitive retail services for print work, copies, production materials, as well as packing and shipping services. Southern University’s Office of Auxiliary Services celebrated on October 11 the grand opening of its Ricoh mail and copy center with a ribbon cutting ceremony and open house in the student union. Faculty and staff were given the chance to tour the new facility

and learn of some of the features that the machines will be capable of delivering. Physical mailboxes no longer line the walls of the union. Instead, students walk into the Ricoh center where they swipe their ID, which alerts an employee that the student is present to receive their mail. As soon as any mail or package is delivered to Ricoh, workers have to scan a personalized barcode that acts as a mailbox, sending an e-mail to the student notifying them that the package is ready for pick up. This technology eliminates the process of having to take unnecessary trips to

(from left to right) Joseph Fields, Ricoh Sr. Campus Solutions Executive - Higher Education, Shalida Washington, Ricoh Major Account Executive - Higher Education, Dr. Ray Belton, President-Chancellor of SUS, Flandus McClinton, VP of Finance and Business Affairs, LaTonya Green-Jones, Director of Auxiliary Services, Gabriel Fagbeyiro, Associate VP of Technology and CIO for SUBR Campus at the ribbon cutting ceremony of Ricoh at SU on Tuesday, October 11 in the student union.

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check a mailbox. UPS, FedEx and USPS are all carriers that provide mailing and shipping services at the center A job submission tool is also underway within the next few weeks for the Baton Rouge, New Orleans and Shreveport campuses. The tool

allows you to submit any job and check the real time status of the job and notifies you online when it is ready. Examples of jobs that can be submitted to Ricoh are event flyers, banners, posters, banners, business cards and tickets, among many

others. SU Ricoh representatives are also partnering with departments on campus such as athletics, admissions and student government to define expectations to meet each department’s needs in an efficient manner. Site Manager Kerry Mabile See RICOH page 6

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Jaguars claw past Jackson State SKYLER FRANKLIN

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The stage was set in the Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium on Saturday, October 15 for the battle of the cats. The word battle is an understatement. Both Jackson State University and Southern University took the field in front of 33,210 fans with one goal in mind, to win . But there could only be one. The Southern University Football team (3-2, 3-0) took the field this past Saturday in Jackson, Mississippi taking on the Tigers of Jackson State University (2-4, 2-2). After a two-week hiatus, the Southern University Jaguars football team managed Saturday to beat its Southwestern Athletic Conference rival, the Jackson State University Tigers, 28-24. Southern controlled the first quarter, sending the Tigers to the sideline with a score of 7-3. Lenard Tillery led his team, scoring the first touch down nearly 12 minutes into the first quarter. Jackson State returned with a field goal from Sophomore Kicker Christian Jacquemin. The second quarter was also led by Lenard Tillery who scored his second touchdown off of a 1 yard run. Senior wide receiver, Dan Williams, of Jackson State University caught a pass from Junior quarterback, Jarin Morikawa, to add another touchdown on the board for the Tigers. Both teams

“CATFIGHT” were sent into the locker room with the scoreboard reading 21-17. Rendall Menard rallied for the Jaguars, scoring two touchdowns from Austin Howard in the third quarter . One coming from a 10 yard pass and the other a 6 yard pass. Menard, caught four balls for 68 yards. Jackson State got its first lead of the game when Joshua Bates scored a 2-yard run with 8:59 left in the third quarter. Southern managed to hold the

Tigers scoreless for the remainder of the game. The fourth quarter was scoreless, allowing the Jaguars to head back to Baton Rouge with a 3-0 record in the SWAC. Southern head coach, Dawson Odums, acknowledged the win was not pretty, but he was happy to have another notch in the win column. “Was it a great night for us? No, but guess what? They scored enough points for us to win,” Odums said. “And when you do that you’ll win football games.” The score was less indicative

of Southern’s dominance in the game. The Jags earned 25 first downs Saturday night, 13 more than Jackson State and had a total of 429 offensive yards, including 288 passing yards by junior quarterback, Austin Howard. Tillery led the team with 29 rushes for 132 yards and two touchdowns. Quinn led the team in receiving, going 8-for-60. He also had two punt returns for 47 yards and three kick returns for 73. Penalties plagued both teams as Southern suffered a loss of 74

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yards from nine penalties and Jackson State had 14 penalties for 125 yards. “Our captains and seniors showed great leadership, they kept our heads on straight as a team. Now, we’re looking forward to next week and putting on a show for Homecoming,” explained junior running back, Herbert Edwards. The Jaguars are set to play against the University of Arkansas Pine Bluff for Homecoming on Saturday October 22nd, kick off is at 4 PM.

Lady You Win Some, You Lose Some: Lady Jags Jaguars Pounce Back show no mercy on Prairie View BRANDON PRINCE

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With such a good season that the Lady Jaguar volleyball team is having, they have proven themselves greater than the record that they currently hold by winning the game against Prairie View University on Friday October 14, 2016 in Prairie View, Texas. With a big win in the last game, the Lady Jags are on a big roll going into the SWAC Championship this year. In this game the Jags went into the first set by outscoring the Panthers tremendously, which gave them a good lead. They went into the 2nd set and the 3rd set dominating but the Panthers were starting to get into the game and give the Jags trouble in scoring as much as they were in See NO MERCY page 5

The Lady Jags Soccer team proved this weekend that the world breaks everyone, and afterwards, some are strong at the broken places. On Friday night, October 14th, they took on the Lady Hornets of Alabama State who seemed to overwhelm the Jags in their meeting. The Lady Hornets bugged SU with 24 attempted shots, with 14 of those aimed at Lady Jags freshman goalie, Victoria Mendes. Even though Mendes hung tough making 8 saves for the team, she allowed 6 stinging shots to land by ASU with Aaliyah Lewis leading charge making 2 of her own. The Lady Jags fought hard but fell short to the Lady Hornets in the score of 6-2. In the lost, Freshman forwards Chloe Sims and Khadijah Ahmad clawed back with a goal of their own. Sophomore Center Midfielder, Abby Farias said that you have to be able to pounce back and give yourself a fresh start every game. “After every game whether you win or lose, it doesn’t matter. Every time there’s a new game, you want to come in with the mindset of let’s win, let’s win, let’s win! You can’t go back and change what happened in the past,” said Farias. On Sunday afternoon, October 16th, the Lady Jags did just that as they hosted the Lady Bulldogs of Alabama A&M. In this game, they put on showcase of their improved defensive skillset by quieting the Lady bulldogs bark to only 1 goal as they cruised to victory by the

Brandon Prince/DIGEST Freshman forward Sophia Zalava showcasing some defense against the Lady Bulldogs on Sunday, October 16th, in Jaguar Park.

score of 4-1. Mendes continued to displayed some “superwoman” like qualities as she made 3 diving saves out of the 5 she earned in the game. “We didn’t want to suffer what we suffered last game so the lost became our motivator for this game,” said Mendes. When asked about her performance in both games, Mendes replied, “I think I played a good game. Hard work pays off and you just have to

keep working hard for more good games.” In the win, both the Lady Jags and Lady Bulldogs were about event with shot attempts but the Lady Jags had the advantage with over 60-percent of their 15 shots roaring towards Lady Bulldogs goalie, Lauren Crosby. SU’s Freshman Forward, Sophia Zavala, led the the charge by scoring 2 of her 4 attempted shots. Farias also manage to roar a goal passed Crosby on 2 attempts. A last min goal scored by Senior Defender Penelope Hall had the team in high spirits as it sealed the win for the Lady Jags. Head Coach Jeremy Fontenot of the Lady Jags soccer team express the importance of going into the game against AAMU. “We were in bad spot being in the 10th spot in the SWAC so we knew there was any chance of us making the tournament after the lost on Friday, we had to come out and play hard to get this win,” said Fontenot. When asked about the Lady Jags’ defense, Coach Fontenot replied, “It’s basically been our motivation this whole season: “What can we do?” or “How can we help out on defense?” This game the ladies in the back played great and worked well together. We were able to find our defense in the last couple of weeks and this game they came out played great.” Next up for the Lady Jags will be the Lady Panthers of Prairie View A&M on Friday, October 21st. The game is scheduled for 7 PM and so come out support your Women’s Soccer Team!

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Tiger Bait: Jaguars lose to Texas Southern SKYLER FRANKLIN

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On October 15th the Lady Jaguars took on the Lady Tigers of Texas Southern University (8-1). The game resulted in a 0-3 sweep for the Lady Jaguars. SU is no stranger to the Lady Jaguars, having lost to them in the playoffs in the previous season. Fatigue may have played a part in the Lady Jaguars’ defeat due to the fact that the previous night concluded with a 5 set victory over Prairie View A&M. Although the ending score read 0-3, the game was nothing less than heavily contended. There were 19 tie scores and seven different lead changes. The Lady Jags started the game with a 6-3 lead over TSU in the first set before tying at

the 10-point mark. TSU broke a 13-13 tie with 5 unanswered points from the Lady Jaguars. The Lady Tigers took a 24-18 lead. Southern managed to hold the Lady Tigers off of a set point with the help of Senior Libero Diamond Williams who served four aces as a part of a 6-0 run. With a score of 24-24 Texas Southern took the win with the help of Nia Stone who stole a kill, Asia Howard who received an assist from Allison Woods. TSU won the second set (26-24) Set Two was controlled by the Lady Tigers who took a 10-4 lead early in the set. Southern managed to put six unanswered points on the scoreboard. The set went point for point until TSU broke the 20-20 tie with 3 consecutive

points with Nia Stone leading the way. The Jaguars allowed Texas Southern to get a 6-1 run which left the score at 15-9. The Lady Tigers rallied together and took control of the set, winning the match 25-14. Senior Outside Hitter Melodie Malone led Southern with 9 kills and Senior Libero Diamond Williams ended the game with 16 digs. Some mentionable players for TSU include Junior Outside Hitter Nicole Robinson who handed out 9 kills and Senior Defensive Specialist Allison Willson who finished the game with 15 digs. The Southern University Lady Jaguars will take on The Lady Braves of Alcorn State on Friday, October 21st in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Newton looks fine, Panthers do not in loss to Saints BRETT MARTEL AP SPORTS WRITER

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — At least Cam Newton looks fine. Unfortunately for the star quarterback and the rest of the defending NFC champion Carolina Panthers, their 2016 season is unraveling as they head into their bye week at 1-5 and alone in last place in the NFC South. “It’s not like we wanted to start the season, but we have a bunch of guys that play hard,” Panthers linebacker Luke Kuechly said. “We’re going to work our butts off this week and the rest of the season to try to get some wins.” Three of Carolina’s losses have come down to field goals in the final seconds. The Panthers missed a potential game-winner in Week 1 at Denver, and now division rivals have hit winning field goals against them in the final seconds the past two weeks. On Sunday, it was New Orleans’ Wil Lutz connecting from 52 yards with 11 seconds left in a 41-38 Saints’ victory. The previous Monday night, it was Buccaneers kicker Roberto Aguayo hitting from 38 yards as time expired. Perhaps less encouraging for Carolina is the fact that neither New Orleans (2-3) nor Tampa Bay (2-3) have winning records. Four of the Saints’ five games this season have come down to the last possession. And after an 0-3 start, New Orleans has won two straight — although they might be in trouble without quarterback Drew Brees, whose 465 yards and four touchdowns were just enough to overcome a slew of defensive gaffes, not to mention a missed field goal. Still, Brees brimmed with optimism, as he tends to do. “We’re ascending,” the Saints QB said. “These are defining wins. These are wins you can draw from as the season goes along and really get a lot of strength from.” Some things we learned from the Panthers-

Saints shootout in the Big Easy: CAM CAN Newton completed 27 of 47 passes for 322 yards and two TDs against New Orleans. He also ran around the right end for a crucial, late fourthquarter score and added a pass for a 2-point conversion that tied it at 38 with 2:58 to go. One area in which he and the offense struggled was third down; they converted just three of 11. But that might have had something to do with Newton’s apparent reluctance in running into too many hits coming off his concussion. “I do what I’m asked to do,” Newton said when asked why he kept scrambles to an apparent minimum. BREES BONANZA After becoming the only quarterback in NFL history to eclipse 400 yards passing in a regular-season game 15 times — moving ahead of Peyton Manning’s 14 — Brees is averaging 346.8 yards passing this season to go with 14 TDs. Brees has said he still feels as if he’s in his prime at age 37. His elite numbers back him up. “He is one of the best that has ever played,” said tight end Coby Fleener, who caught a 50yard TD from Brees. “It’s not like it’s something you see every few weeks. It’s every single week.” DEFENSIVE DOLDRUMS The Panthers’ and Saints’ defenses each managed one sack and one interception, but those were the few highlights of an otherwise tough day for both struggling units. The Saints were called for three pass interference penalties in or near the end zone, all leading to Panthers TDs. Saints defenders were concerned enough that they balked when coaches told them they could take Monday off. “I want the whole defense to meet tomorrow with the coaches and we’re going to go through this whole tape,” Saints safety Kenny Vaccaro said. “We won the game but I don’t have a good taste in my mouth. I think there are some things

New Orleans Saints kicker Wil Lutz (3) celebrates after kicking the game winning field goal in the second half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in New Orleans, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2016. The Saints won 41-38.(AP Photo/Butch Dill)

out there that I know we didn’t do that we need to execute — little things that are going to cost us in the future.” KICKING CONFIDENCE Saints coach Sean Payton has maintained faith in rookie kicker Wil Lutz even as he has missed a few field goals. He missed a 53-yarder against Carolina, but Payton banked on Lutz in the final seconds and it paid off. “He’s got the moxie. He’s got all those things you look for in a good kicker,” Payton said of the former Georgia State kicker. “Aside from the physical traits — leg strength — he’s got that mental toughness.” GETTING COOKED Defensive backs are having a hard time keeping up with Brandin Cooks, whose 87-yard touchdown catch and run against Carolina wasn’t even his longest receptions this season. He had a 98-yard TD in Week 1. His seven catches for 173 yards Sunday gives him a team-leading 428 yards through five games.

NO MERCY from page 4 the first set. Last week, Coach Jones who is over the volleyball team, wanted to implement a few new things to the team that would help to get them up in the ranks in the SWAC and it seems like the few things that she changed and added to the team helped them to secure this win against PVAMU. A big factor for the volleyball team is that there is participation from the student body at every home game that takes place. Freshman Dreona Clayton stressed last game that it’s very important for participation of the student body to watch them play the game that they really love. With them heading into the biggest games of the season, every game that is at home it is encouraged that everyone participates. The next games the Jaguars will play is three home games with one of them being a regular season game on Friday, October 21, 2016 at 2 PM. Next week the Jags will have two more games against Grambling State University Tigers on Friday October 28, 2016 at 2 PM and the next one will be on Saturday, October 29, 2016 against University of Pine Bluff at 2 PM. Please make sure that the student body shows up and out to support our Lady Jags.

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It’s so great to be home. As a former editor (2005-06) of this “sentinel of an enlightened student body” and guest alumni columnist, I welcome back to The Bluff my fellow alumni and supporters of the Gold and Blue. Southern University’s Homecoming is a phenomenon. It’s as simple as that. We congregate annually on The Bluff for fellowship, love, laughter and yes, continuing education. Our sense of camaraderie is unparalleled. We play catch up with those we call ‘family’ and say goodbye to those are no longer with us. Thousands – yes, thousands – of great people hail from Southern University. Some of them got their very start in student media. Since 1926, The Digest has done its best to represent every facet of this university and the system which governs it. That’s 90 years, y’all. Don’t get it twisted, this paper has made mistakes, but we’ve also made history. For nine decades, doors were slammed in our faces, interviews were denied, staff members were threatened and administrators have lied. Notwithstanding, during these same nine decades,

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this paper has covered inaugurations, NCAA tournament appearances, multiple conference championships, serial killers, grade scandals, awesome probates, campus pageantry, administration turnovers, campus shootings, civil rights fights, devastating hurricanes, deaths of fellow Southernites, and births of innovative global contributions that could only be attributed to us. That said, I implore you to support The Digest for 90 more years of bringing The Bluff to you and the world. I ask you to help those in student media disseminate accurate, unbiased information that not only highlights the works of the writers, but Southern itself. It’s a fundamentally dependable relationship. If we don’t look good, you don’t good. We’re all in this together. And that adage isn’t confined to the Office of Student Media; it’s for each and every one of us. Look, anyone can represent blue and gold, but I’ll bet my bachelor’s degree that Southern University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is why the Lord made the sunset gold and the sky Columbia blue. As we celebrate our alma mater, let’s reflect on why we came to our dear Southern, remember why we love our dear Southern and focus how we can sustain our dear Southern. After all, I am Southern and you are Southern. We. Are. Southern. Welcome home, y’all. Nikki G. Bannister Class of 2006

Paint SU: SU Volunteers Takes Action BRANDON PRINCE

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The student members of SU Volunteers along with other students earning community service hours teamed up to repaint several areas of the University in order to help beautify the campus. On Friday, October 14, the team came together to paint the the fire lanes, parking lots, fire hydrants, light poles and trash cans on campus. The project known as Paint SU was put together by coordinator and Union Operations Manager, Tanisha Cousby. According to Cousby, the program’s purpose is to be an avenue for students to gain community service hours. Students choosing to work within the program for these hours will have opportunities to give back to the communities of Baton Rouge and New Orleans through several service projects. The volunteers will work with the Saint Bernard project where they will help rebuild some of the homes that were damage by flood in the Baton Rouge area. The next event, “PB&J”, will give the volunteers an opportunity to make a peanut butter and jelly meal along with inspirational

messages for the homeless in the downtown area of Baton Rouge. Cousby says that the volunteers will also work on campus need-based services if the University needs a helping hand. Cousby adds that if any student wants to be a member of the program, all is asked of the applicant is t osign up in her office with a $30 application fee that will provide them with a membership t-shirt along with any necessities the program will need as a whole. Senior Electronic Engineering and Technology major and member of SU Volunteers, Rena Lewis of Saint Martinville, Louisiana commented on the campus project the volunteers were working on. “I didn’t realize how horrible some of the paint jobs are so I’m just glad to help and it looks great so far. Hopefully the alumni that will be here during homecoming week notice the change and how beautiful the campus looks now,” said Lewis. Sophomore Criminal Justice major, Keyarias Pegues of Mansfield, Louisiana said, “I really like the idea of the project and feel we should have more opportunities like this to get more students involved to keep up the campuses’ beautification.”

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said customer service is what sets Ricoh apart from competitors such as Xerox and Kinko’s. “We want to be able to do as much as we can for the customer, go above and beyond for printing. That includes doing research so they won’t have to,” Mabile said. Senior document specialist Cornell Jackson has been employed with Ricoh for 14 years and spoke of how excited he is about being at Southern. Transitioning from LSU, Jackson told of how the people of the Jaguar Nation make the difference. “They seem more friendly here,” said Jackson. Integrated Account Manager Emario Rippy shared how he worked closely with the on-site team and behind the scenes to get the center prepared for use and spoke highly of the partnership between Ricoh, the Director of Auxiliary Services, Latonya Green-Jones and the University. Rippy, who has been employed by the company for 11 years, stated that the advanced technology and equipment is what makes Ricoh stand apart from other companies. President-Chancellor Dr. Ray Belton spoke at the ribbon cutting ceremony. “We look forward to a very engaging relationship with Ricoh for the next five years and hopefully 10.” Ricoh at SU is open from 8 AM until 6 PM Monday through Friday and 9 AM until 1 PM on Saturday.

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BIG K.R.I.T: Set the tone

Birth of a Nation: Hit or Miss? ALLIYAH MOORE

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“The Birth of a Nation is a work of passion-fueled filmmaking and messy storytelling that struggles to

clumsily and sometimes with bracing effectiveness, within long-established patterns of mainstream movie storytelling.” Their multiple opinions of the movie being too “dramatic”, it did a disservice to black women, and downright lacked historical accuracy.

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This is your typical slave movie where the enslaved remain that way from beginning to end with no conflict to the status quo. Nat Turner fought back and took lives along the way. One movie critic said it’s wrong to sympathize with a murderer that killed women and children in

In this Sept. 21, 2016, file photo, Gabrielle Union, a cast member in “The Birth of a Nation,” poses at the premiere of the film in Los Angeles. Union has filed suit against Black Entertainment Television, alleging that the cable network wants to combine the fourth and fifth seasons of her series, “Being Mary Jane,” into a single season of 20 episodes in an effort to extend her contract. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP, File)

make the grand statement it aims for,” critiqued Sandy Schaefer, Screen Rant The highly acclaimed Sundance film brings the story of preacher and slave revolt leader Nat Turner to the big screen. Turner’s story is one often left out in history books. If you have already seen the film, then you can understand. His story is one of bloody revenge and a fight for freedom. If you’re familiar with Turner’s bloody revolt against white slave owners, then you know how his story ended. He has been historically silenced by the noose that ended his life and those also involved. Despite a powerful delivery and chilling looking into America’s skeleton closet, Nate Parker’s Birth of a Nation has been deemed a box office flop. Moviegoers rated the biopic with less than favorable reviews. Rotten Tomatoes gave it a 75%. A.O. Scott from the New York Times said, “It dwells, sometimes too comfortably, sometimes too

Contrary to these negative reviews, this revamped “slave movie” captured moviegoers with its cringeworthy scenes and heinous acts at the hands of white slave masters. Director Nate Parker took us to various southern plantations, each housing it’s own downtrodden and spiritually broken slaves. Nat Turner, given the honor of a traveling “Negro Preacher”, is forced to teach obedience through Christian bible verses to enslaved Africans in Hampton County, Virginia. To say the treatment of the enslaved is harsh would be an understatement. Along with the rape of his beautiful wife, a house slave, named Cherry, his multiple lashes for disrespecting a white preacher fuels his rage and desire for freedom. Turner, along with enslaved, black men from his and surrounding plantations banded together for a crusade ending the life of 55 to 65 white men, women, and children.

cold blood. That critic failed to mention and disregarded the historical context and setting of this rebellion. Nat Turner was enslaved. His “victims” were the oppressors and bringers of his family, friends, and other enslaved Africans’ mental and literal backbreaking physical abuse. Birth of a Nation is an ode to the ancestors of African Americans that lost their lives in the peculiar institution of America slavery. The timing of this film is necessary and should not be ignored. Is it really a “box office flop” if you left the theatre face streaked with tears and mind reeling with disbelief of how inhumanely African Americans were treated by slave owning and non-slave owning white people? Birth of a Nation is an emotionally-charged, powerful masterpiece that can speak to the rebel in every Black Americans’ soul. We need this piece.

Luke Cage

Ali takes Netflix by storm TYLER GIBBS

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In the vast regions of the Marvel Universe holds the secrets of many different heroes with special abilities. The users of these abilities acquire their powers by different means, which include blessings from the gods, scientific experimentations, or just being a natural born mutant. Making an appearance in the long list of recent marvel shows from the comic book series is the Power Man himself, Luke Cage. This character gives off the

impression of a strong willed and minded hero who is doing right for the people who have been done wrong, (for the right price) in the city of New York. Luke Cage was born and raised by the name of Carl Lucas in a Harlem neighborhood full of crime and gang activity. Being influenced and partaking in such activities led him to almost fall into a bad place, but he was saved by the concerns of his family. He was wrongly accused of a crime that he didn’t commit by a trusted by a childhood friend; Lucas was engulfed in an internal conflict within himself

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which caused rage and outbursts that sent him to Seagate Prison off the coast of Georgia. It was there that Lucas gained his abilities that made him Luke Cage. Upon arrival to his native city, Cage takes on the tasks of rent-acops for different people in the neighborhood, placing places him in various scenarios. The storyline introduces “Cottonmouth”; he is seen as the first true antagonist in the series. Having connections with government officials, Cottonmouth (also known as See LUKE CAGE page 10

Big K.R.I.T played the part by performing on stage in a police uniform. In the poem, Big K.R.I.T hit all the aspects of reality, black people dying and their mothers crying. He spoke with zealousness and a fiery rage. His rage is an outcry for help. Law abiding black citizens are being pulled over, assaulted, and killed on the side of the road while bystanders are stripped of their civil liberties. Big K.R.I.T emphasizes that police brutality is now becoming a part of America and that it is something that we should get used to. The Black man is the last of a dying breed, dying violently, innocently, and of course, without justice. “Another t-shirt, another rap lyric, another life gone,” said Big K.R.I.T, and he cannot forgive

Mommas been cryin’ and they gon’ keep cryin’ Black folk been dyin’ and they gon’ keep dyin’ The police been firin’ and they gon’ keep firin’ The government been lyin’ and they gon’ keep lyin’ Propaganda news channels that s**t’ is all for show Camera phones, videos it’s like all we know Diluting what the eyewitness might really say Because the whole world saw a murder yesterday Now your account ain’t what it used to be According to them, your eyes can’t adjust to the violence you used to see Police brutality is all in your mind And the tactics that they use only look worse in rewind People die every day, you should get used to it Hands behind your back, face down They still say you shootin’ Can’t breathe Knee where your neck be Like why you movin’ Kids in your car headed home Like what you doin’ Like why you chillin’ F**k your feelings Why you smilin’ when I’m so serious I hate patrolling your space Like why you livin’ Stop asking questions Why you filmin’ You look suspicious I think you dealin’ Step out the car Fit the description Someone I feel I needed killin’ Blood on the curb I needed spillin’ Another civilian Another not guilty Another t-shirt Another rap lyric Another life gone I can’t forgive it

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“I came for the Juke and the women:” Q & A with Corey “Mr. Hanky” Dennard MORGAN BECNEL-ADAMS

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In a recent interview with Corey “Mr. Hanky” Dennard, he expressed his love and admiration for his alma mater, along with the direction in which his career has taken him. Mr. Hanky is a former member of Southern University’s very own Human Jukebox and is now an Atlanta based songwriter and producer. Q: As Southern University alumni, what is something that you miss about the yard? A: The campus environment as a whole. It’s a very quiet campus compared to when I was there. I don’t want to sound like the normal old person that comes back. It’s a much more serene and tranquil environment. The week leading up to homecoming and homecoming week were like mayhem. Q: What is a memory that you will always take with you about SU? A: Aside of the band, tailgating. The teachers and faculty were almost like parents. They truly cared about the students. The one professor that I’d like to acknowledge would be Dr. Ryder. He was one of the main professors in the music department that encouraged me to pursue music technology. I was studying to be a band director or music educator and while I was there, I was working in the music lab. He noticed I took well to the

technology and advised me to look into it. He added that I had a natural ability to do it. He gave me brochures to schools that had similar programs. Q: How did SU influence you? A: Southern taught me a lot! It’s a loving environment as well as a brutal environment. They’ll praise you if they’re feeling you and if not, they’ll tell you that you suck. Q: How did you get the nickname “Mr. Hanky?” A: So when I got to the band in ’98, a guy by the name of Walter Beckham from Mobile, Alabama bust out and said, “hey you look like Mr. Hanky!” Which was a South Park reference. That was it. Everyone agreed to it and it stuck. A lot of people didn’t know my real name for four to five years. Q: Who did you listen to coming up in the band? A: I listened to everyone from Boosie, Three 6 Mafia, Lil John, all of Cash Money and No Limit, T.I. and Michael Jackson. The list goes on. I listened

Freshman Electrical Engineering major Dwayne Landry and freshman Business major Edward Cooper admiring the Guild’s art in the Visual Arts Gallery of Frank Hayden Hall on Monday October 17.

Tribute from the Guild: 8th Annual Homecoming Art Exhibition BRANDON PRINCE

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Well known artist, founding chairman of the Fine Arts Program at Southern University and teacher to many inspiring artists, Roosevelt Daniel, became the main inspiration for this year’s homecoming exhibition provided by Southern University Associate Professor and Gallery Director, Robert Cox. The exhibition’s opening night took place on Monday, October 17th, in the Visual Arts Gallery of Frank Hayden hall. The gallery will remain open from October 18th until November 17th, Monday through Thursday with the hours of 10 AM and 4 PM. According to Cox, there are over 20 pieces of art on display. Cox commented on the Guild and how happy he was to host them in the exhibition. “It took a couple of years to finally put the exhibition together and I was more than excited to give them an opportunity,” said Cox, then added, “It makes me feel

good to see the influence of the professor on his students and how the students show his appreciation in continuing to honor memory of him.” Cox ended by saying that there will be a student exhibition coming soon in the spring semester. He asks that students prepare themselves and participate. The exhibition’s artists are none other than the members of the Roosevelt Daniel Art Guild of Shreveport, Louisiana. The Guild, which consists of seven men and women, were all taught and studied under late professor Daniel who is alum of the University that studied under the late John Paul Hubbard. One of Daniel’s pieces donated to the gallery by his wife depicts a picture of woman with a child in her lap during a worship service on a Sunday morning. Three members of the guild, Reverend Claude L. White, SUSLA Adjunct Understanding of Visual Arts Professor Woodrow M. Evans and Landscape See GUILD page 10

to everything even classical because I was a music major. Q: What notable artists have you worked with in the industry? A: Woo, okay. I’ve worked with Young Jeezy, Ying Yang Twins, Waka Flocka, Travis Porter, Fantasia, Britney Spears, Young Dolph, Bubba Sparxx, Soulja Boy, V.I.C on the Wobble song, and Frankie Beverly and Maze. That list also goes on. Q: Who was the most fun to work with? A: The most fun artists were Flocka, Souljah Boy, and Trinidad James. Flocka is fun because his energy is unreal. Trinidad James is down to try anything. He’s creative and you can really push the limit with him. He’s the closest thing to Andre 3000 for this generation as far as what he wears. He can be in a football jersey one day and a cotton ball the next day and he’ll still be the same person. So Souljah Boy, he’s fun to work with because he just doesn’t care. Whatever comes to his mind, and however he feels at the time, he’s gonna make a song about it. He doesn’t care if you like it or not. Q: Are there currently any projects that we should be on the lookout for? A: Yeah, me and Trinidad james have an EDM record coming out called Frat House. The most recent one is with DJ Luke Nasty called on the way. Also look out for the remix, there’s someone huge on that record. I’m coming out with an album soon, as well as several movies. Q: Is there anyone that you haven’t

worked with that you would like to pair up with? A: I’m trying to get in with Beyoncé, and my plan was to get in with Prince before he passed, also someone like Lady Gaga. Q: Where are you originally from? A: I’m originally from Atlanta; I came to Southern for the Juke, and the women. Q: What artists do you listen to? A: I’m a huge fan of Lil Yachty; I listen to everything Gucci and my favorite song is Keys to the streets by YFN Lucci. Q: What is your greatest achievement? A: As of recently, the California record is probably the biggest one right now and it did so well, on top of having an independent artist. Also, Walk around the club was a big one. Q: Is there anything else you would like to add? A: I’m gonna be honest, I am very honored to do this interview out of all the ones that I’ve done with BET and all these other people, to do one with the Southern Digest. You have to understand, like I told you Southern is hard. I remember when Lil Flip was on top of the world, and people threw keys at him at Homecoming. I must really be doing something if the Southern Digest is reaching out to me. Follow me on social media. Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @AMRHANKYBEAT.

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Breast Cancer Awareness Q&A with Dr. Alencia Ellis becoming familiar with their breast tissue.

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Rates of breast cancer incidences among black Americans is startlingly high. According to data compiled by the Center for Disease Control over a 13-year period, black women were more likely to die of breast cancer than any other ethnic or racial group. October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and to help promote awareness and facilitate discussions of breast cancer, the Southern Digest held a question and answer segment with Associate Director of the Baranco – Hill Student Health Center PA Alencia Ellis. Dr. Ellis, who is also a 93’ Southern Alumna, has been a physician assistant for 10 years and was selected for the position of Associate Director of the health center in July of 2016. Dr. Ellis brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the America’s current discussion on Breast Cancer. Q. What is Breast Cancer? A. Breast Cancer is an overgrowth of Abnormal cells within the breast tissue. Q. Who is affected by breast cancer? A. Everyone can be affected by breast cancer, men can even be affected by breast cancer, so we always advise patients to do self-examinations. Q. At what age should people start getting checked for breast cancer? A. You should do your self-breast examinations at home as early as possible when you first start developing breast tissue, I always encourage patients to check as soon as possible if for nothing more than to getting into the habit of checking their breast and

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Q. How would a person check for breast cancer? A. There are 3 recommended positions. The first position is laying down. You place one arm behind your head while using your opposite hand to examine the breast in a circular, or up and down motion. What you’re looking for are any lumps, bumps or abnormalities from one side to the next. If you

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notice anything abnormal it’s time for you to see a provider Q. What are the symptoms of Breast Cancer? A. Some people actually notice a lump during their self-breast examination. Some notice that one breast is abnormally larger than the other, it may even turn red. For some the texture changes to that of an orange peel or they notice their nipple beings to invert or the areola and the nipple begins to look different. Q. Is it possible to have no symptoms? A. It is possible to have no symptoms. Q. What treatments are available for breast cancer? A. If breast cancer is detected there are various methods that can be done. There could be a lumpectomy where they remove part of the breast and just the lump area. And there is a partial mastectomy where they remove a section of it. There’s also Chemotherapy that can be utilized for it. Q. What services does the student health center offer for breast cancer prevention and awareness? A. We do offer what we call Woman’s Day. It’s on Wednesdays and women are invited to come in and see our provider at that time and address women issues. If there’s any concerns they may have, we can order things like a mammogram. Q. What advice would you give to someone on campus who might be afraid of getting checked for breast cancer? A. Star early and get to know your breast. A doctor once told me, 24-52 no one should know your breast better than you. Check early and often is the best rule I can say.

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Is Birth Control Good/Bad KONNER JOHNSON THE SOUTHERN DIGEST

What do you think about when you hear the word Birth Control? The first thing that may come to mind for some people may be “Yes! Safe sex/ Protection”. Others may not want to think about it at all but it is definitely a topic that needs to be addressed on college campuses nationwide. It is important that students should practice safe sex to prevent not only pregnancy but STD’s as well. Birth Control is known as one of the things that prevents women from having children but its 99.99% accurate so people recommend that a condom should be in use as well. Women have been using birth control for years and its different types of birth control that they can choose from. Women can choose the pill, the shot, the patch and a few others as well. Birth control isn’t for everyone and all women experience it in different ways. Ms. Jori LaCour a senior here at The Southern University shared her views when it comes to being on Birth Control. LaCour stated

that “being on birth control is a great thing and benefits you in the long run. I first started using it to control my acne.” Yes, you heard it, birth control is not only used to prevent pregnancy but it can help with other things for women as well. This can be used for acne, controlling menstrual cycle and child birth. It looks like good things can come from being on birth control but some women have not had good experiences when it comes to using it. Some women say that they experience terrible weight gain, bad mood swings and changes within the body. Also some women experience a nonexistent menstrual cycle but this can also be a pro to using birth control because some women don’t mind it. Mood swings can happen while being on birth control as well, especially those associated with PMS (premenstrual syndrome), or the more severe PMDD (premenstrual dysphonic disorder). That’s because birth control pills supply your body with a constant level of estrogen and progesterone hormones. In this case this can affect some women’s mental health and can

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sometimes lead to depression. If this leads to the case, then birth control is not recommended for you. Some oral contraceptives, such as Yaz and Yasmin, can even decrease the frequency and severity of premenstrual symptoms such as a bloating, water retention, breast tenderness and cramping. You must be proactive when using birth control, it is very serious that students be cautious when they are sexually active. It looks

Abstract artist Donald R. Johnson, introduced themselves to the admirers of art in attendance and spoke highly of Professor Daniel. They also gave inspirational advice to help motivate future artists in mastering their art. When asked about Daniel’s work, White replied, “He has a very unique style of art. It’s one of a kind.” Daniel also went on to say, “One of the things we need to understand within the black community is that art is one of the gateways to education. We believe that if you cut out art, right behind is real education that’s being destroyed because artists are some of your most creative people.” “Explore color and find your own niche,” said Evans, then continued, “Use your art to express yourself and mellow out.” When asked how he feels about art, Johnson said, “I love it and it’s a constant learning process. It gets overwhelming at times and when you look back at what you thought you knew, you come to find out that you’re still learning.” Johnson added that he wants SU students and young upcoming artists in the community to pursue their dreams and their gift. Freshman Math major, Jeremy Vaulx of Memphis, Tennessee spoke highly of the event. “It’s a nice display of artwork from multiple artist and it allows different people to see different things which speaks to everybody in a different way,” said Vaulx. Junior Accounting major, Nickesha Williamson of St. Elizabeth, Jamaica said that one of Evans’ artworks title “Humble Beginnings”, which represents a painting of “shotgun houses” reminds her of home. Williamson also commented on the event as whole.

like there are plenty of pros and cons when it comes to using birth control. The question still remains, is birth control good or bad for women? Well it really depends on the woman and if their body can handle it. If any students have any questions about birth control and if it is right for them, you can visit the BarancoHill Health center right here on Southern’s campus.

Cornell Stokes) begins to gain power throughout Harlem using mechanisms to evoke fear. Cottonmouth is first seen as a wealthy business man who owns a night club in which he inherited. As the episodes continue, he is seen as more of a God Father figure. The actor Mahershala Ali states in an Entertainment Weekly interview that his character is “complicated in his own way. He’s somebody who goes about things in a different way than the normal person, including myself.” Like most Marvel productions, they intertwine with each other and also appear in the Avenger’s movies. Luke Cage has appeared several times in another Marvel show named Jessica Jones as it follows her everyday life trying to figure out a string of crimes she has been hired to solve. Having superhuman abilities similar to Luke’s, she finds herself engaged in an intimate relationship. The show Luke Cage seems to be the prequel of Jessica Jones, so a cross-over is extremely possible toward the end of the series. It may be safe to assume that along with other new editions, including Spider Man, Ant Man, and Black Panther, Luke Cage may be seen on the big screen in the 2018 Avengers movie, Infinity War. For those who are still lost about the show, pull out your laptop/phone and watch it on Netflix. All episodes in the series have been uploaded at once so no need to wait a whole week to watch, just sit on down and enjoy the show on the down time of the Homecoming week festivities.

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I am both honored and excited to extend a warm welcome to our alumni, students, faculty, staff, and friends to Southern University’s Homecoming 2016: Back to the Future! Homecoming at Southern University is unlike any other… it’s a time to reconnect with old friends, classmates and reminisce about the days gone by. And, it is also a time to strengthen ties between the University and its community. I look forward to engaging with the Jaguar Nation during this week of activities that began on Sunday evening with Homecoming Pandemonium and conclude with the gridiron match up against the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff on Saturday afternoon. Please take a moment to visit the Homecoming website at -- http://sujaguars.wixsite.com/suhc -- that is filled with information about Homecoming Week. Congratulations are extended to Corinne Vaughn as she will be crowned the 86th Miss Southern University during the coronation ceremony, The Enchanted Reign of the Jaguar on Wednesday, October 19 at 7 pm, in the F.G. Clark Activity Center. The Homecoming Committee has worked hard to plan a weeklong celebration of events to commemorate the return of our sons and daughters to the bluff. And, I especially look forward to welcoming this year’s Homecoming Parade Grand Marshal, alumna Dorothy Brown, Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois. Brown, a native of Minden, Louisiana, is a 1974 graduate of the College of Business. Your participation in Homecoming is important to the success of our University and our students. Southern University is special to all of us, and I hope you will wear your blue and gold proudly this week. Wishing you a safe and enjoyable Homecoming 2016! Yours for Southern, Ray L. Belton, Ph.D. President-Chancellor

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The Alumni’s Role in Preserving Tradition Dr. Ivory M. Berry Director of Student Success George Mason University Southern University, B.S., Mathematics, 2007

Flights are booked; suit cases are packed; and propane tanks are refilled. Yes, it is Homecoming, and Southernites are gearing up to “takeover” the Yard! Social media newsfeeds are filled with throwback photos and stories from “when I was on the Yard,” as alumni are reminiscing on the collective memories and traditions of the university that continue to bond us in “Gold and Blue” since graduation. The alumni have a special way of injecting an explosive amount of energy into the campus during Homecoming weekend. There is something about crossing the hump, driving down the strip, walking through T.T. Allain, visiting the cafe, and crossing the ravine that makes our HBCU experience uniquely ours. Each year we look forward to reuniting with classmates, hall mates, teammates, and bandmates; hanging out with fraternity brothers and sorority sisters; and reconnecting with our favorite professors, coaches, and support staff. Yet, our return to campus can also be marked with frustrations, critique, and discomfort, as we bear witness to the “new” Southern and ponder over the ways in which the university has changed and/or moved away from tradition. We make statements like, “They don’t make them like they used to.” “These kids don’t have any pride.” “What’s wrong with this generation?” These statements and general sentiments have a way of driving a wedge between “new” Southern and “old” Southern at a time in which we should be focused on coming together to celebrate and honor the Southern of yesterday, today, and tomorrow. There is enough Southern for all of us. As alumni, we can help enhance pride in current students and preserve tradition, while still leaving space for innovation for the future generations of Southernites. We can preserve traditions of excellence through our research, teaching, and celebrations of HBCU culture and relevance. We can preserve our traditions through public displays of pride—our presence, our service, and our giving. We can preserve our traditions through ensuring a future lineage of attendees by way of “taking Southern with us wherever we go”—sharing our SU stories and positive news on social media; wearing SU attire in the airport or grocery store; and volunteering at recruitment fairs in our hometowns or current residencies. I would be remiss as a retention specialist if I did not also add how we can help preserve tradition through promoting retention and graduation via monetary resources to support continuing scholarships, academic support programs, such as tutoring and supplemental instruction, and high impact retention practices, such as undergraduate research, learning communities, internships, and study abroad. Students have a multitude of college options these days and are often attracted to the shiniest object (college) even if it is rotten on the inside! Thus, it is upon us, as alumni, to convey and model to current and future students why Southern is not only a shiny object but at its core it is still sweet and filled with great tradition and pride that keeps bringing us back to the Yard year after year. Happy Homecoming!

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Grab the Future By The . .

Welcome home, Jaguar family! Welcome back to the Yard for what is sure to be a joyous celebration of everything that is pure and true as the gold and blue, defenders of which we will always be, in downfall or victory, until all the heavens and echoes loudly ring. This year’s celebration is personal to me, as it marks 20th anniversary of me walking into the office of Dr. Isaac Greggs, and telling him I wanted to march in his band. It was in the fall of 1996 that I was able to march into Mumford stadium for the first time and realize a dream that I held since Edward Livingston Middle School in New Orleans East. Homecoming is a time when many of us fondly recall great memories of the past. We remember the great times and great friends. I find it more than appropriate that the theme for Homecoming 2016 is “Back to the Future,” as we often like to live in our past glory. We cannot stay there, however. No, we cannot afford to do that. We need to get back from the past … get back to the future. Get back to the problems that threaten our Southern University today. Let us all remain cognizant that the future is not tomorrow, the future is now. We must realize and come back from the past practices of conducting university business in a clandestine manner in order to mask any improprieties, nepotism, cronyism, and favoritism taking place, expecting it to go unnoticed until it’s too late for anyone to do anything about it. The future has arrived, and it has put technology in the form of smartphones with the capability to instantaneously broadcast what’s happening at the university around the world. Some of you may not have heard, but the internet is here, and it brought social media with it. The future is NOW. We must do away with non-progressive attitudes. There has always been a subsurface agenda at Southern to “keep things just the way they are, the way it’s always been for decades … for generations.” The problem is, we can’t. Southern University cannot continue the status quo and expect to survive and have a future. We are doing the same things and expecting different results. The future is NOW. We as a University must realize that the target student being recruited is no longer the student that will “just take what you give them because they’re just happy to be here.” When we tightened our admission standards, we began competing in the open market for students who must choose to come here over other universities where they will also be granted admission. As such, Southern must become a MARKETABLE product. When I say “marketable” I’m not talking about lazy rivers, campus gateways, and on-campus sushi bars. I’m talking about the basics, like clean dorms and classrooms, functioning libraries, viable online class options, and up to date technology. We changed our demographics when we tightened admission standards, but we’re still recruiting the way we used to. We need to get back to the future. The future is NOW. The university would be much more marketable to prospective students if the university representatives with whom they interacted were able to provide friendly, efficient, and knowledgeable customer service. University employees must be held accountable. We should not recycle and transfer incompetent employees from one department to another. If someone was removed from one department and is ineligible for rehire in that department, they should be ineligible for rehire anywhere in the university. As for marketing tools, the HUMAN JUKEBOX is the single biggest marketing tool this university has. This is an undisputed fact. As such, the current neglect of the band makes absolutely no sense and needs to stop. It is not in the best interest of the university. There are people who want to dismantle our Southern University System, and their plan is clear. I don’t think I have to explain who “they” are. We’ll just say they look like me and leave it at that. Anyone reading this who knows me should not be the least bit surprised that I would be so blunt about this. I have said for years that Southern University is my home, and the Jaguar Nation is my family. I do not take it lightly when people attack my home and my family. In the meantime, the constant in-fighting and bickering amongst the leadership of our university is counterproductive, and is in no way in the best interest of Southern. We must not lose sight of the mission of Southern University due to lack of focus and instead concentrating on personal agendas. I am pleading with you; stop taking our existence as an entity for granted. Get it together and govern yourselves accordingly, or there may be no Southern University System in “the future.” Tomorrow is not promised. Yesterday is gone. Get back to the future. Happy Homecoming to my Human Jukebox Crab Brothers of 20 Years Fall Nasty Six. We Loud, Bruh! And down. Wayne “Uncle Buck” Haydin SGA President, 2003-2004 Political Science Department Class of 2004 Southern University Law Center Class of 2009 M-9 Charter Member

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outhern University opened its doors in 1880 in New Orleans, Louisiana, with 12 students, five faculty members, and a budget totaling $10,000. In 1914, the University was relocated to Louisiana’s capital city - Baton Rouge. The Southern University and A&M College System was created by the state legislature under the management of the Southern University Board of Supervisors. The University expanded to other cities in the state, establishing Southern University, New Orleans (SUNO), Southern University, Shreveport (SUSLA), the Southern University Law Center, and the Southern University Agricultural Research and Extension Center (SUAREC).

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Southern University Ag Center and the College of Agriculture The Land Grant Campus of Southern University and A&M College System embraces a mission consistent with the University’s tripartite mission of teaching, research, and extension service.

public and private universities, federal and state agencies, and with business and industry to maximize opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students to pursue professional employment or graduate education.

mation. This program provides students with the fundamentals underlying their chosen disciplines, practical application and solutions to discipline-related problems, and opportunities to transfer knowledge to others in a variety of formal and informal settings.

The SU Ag Center’s programs The mission of the campus are multi-disciplinary with The research program addresses collaboration among research includes providing opportunities scientists and cooperative exten- problems that hold promise for for our students to achieve a sion personnel from Southern high-quality education, enhancing agricultural producUniversity and the Louisiana conducting statewide basic and tivity and profitability while conserving natural resources and applied research and dissemiState University Agricultural nating information to the citizens protecting the environment. Center. Programs in the Center of Louisiana. This research is valuable for focus on, but are not limited to, improving the quality of life and The overarching mission of the the following areas: Sustainable well-being of the people of Agricultural Systems; Nutrition campus is to improve the wellLouisiana and society in general. being of individuals, families, & Health; Family & Human Development; Urban Forestry & The extension program provides and communities through quality Natural Resources; Youth Devel- public service by developing, The Southern University Ag Center teaching and research; scholarly opment; and Economic & was established on July 1, 2001 out of activity that is relevant to the packaging, and transferring Community Development. needs of the state’s citizenry; information and technologies in the need to enhance the impact of The academic program prepares and outreach locally, nationally, agricultural, family, and our land-grant programs on the citistudents for professional careers and globally. consumer sciences, and urban zenry of the state of Louisiana. The in food, fiber, natural resources, forestry to clientele throughout mission of the Center is to conduct Louisiana and society in general. family and consumer sciences, basic and applied research, and and agricultural sciences using disseminate information to the citiFaculty and staff of the campus zens of Louisiana in a manner that is innovative strategies, up-to-date maintain relationships with both technologies, and current inforessential in address-ing their scientific, technological, social, economic and cultural needs of its clientele. SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY AND A&M COLLEGE SYSTEM AGRICULTURAL LAND-GRANT CAMPUS SUAREC encompasses the Center for Small Farm Research, which was established in 1983, the Cooperative Extension Program, the SU Livestock Show and its state-of-the-art arena with a 385-acre agricultural research experiment station and the Southwest Center for Rural Initiatives, a satellite entity located in Opelousas. In recent months, the College of Agricultural, Family and Consumer Sciences at Southern University in Baton Rouge has been relinked to the Southern University Ag Center with an inaugural Chancellor-Dean taking office effective September 1, 2016. In the near future, a potential acquisition of more than 400 acres of land from the former Jetson Center for Youth will be formalized making it part of the Southern University Agricultural Experiment Station. The College of Agriculture, Agricultural Research, and Cooperative Extension are now under one management and will be commonly known as the Land-Grant Campus focusing on teaching, research and extension to fulfil its statewide landgrant mission.

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OUR SERVICE MOTTO: “Linking the Citizens of Louisiana with Opportunities for Success” OUR TEACHING MOTTO: “Where Careers Begin, Come Grow with Us!”

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THE COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURAL, FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES The College of Agricultural, Family and Consumer Sciences boasts of three robust departments: Agricultural Sciences, Family and Consumer Sciences and Urban Forestry, offering bachelor of science degrees in their respective programs.

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AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES Only department at Southern University to obtain a patent. Focused on Science, Technology, Engineering, Agriculture & Math (STEAM) to meet the increasing demand in the workforce.

FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCES Consistently the fifth largest producer of all bachelors’ degrees at Southern University and A&M College.

URBAN FORESTRY & NATURAL RESOURCES Acclaimed with the most comprehensive Urban Forestry degree curriculum in the USA, offering B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees.

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Agricultural Economics & Agribusiness Animal Science Plant and Soil Sciences Pre-Veterinary Medicine

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Beginning Agricultural Youth Opportunities Unlimited The BAYOU Program is the umbrella for all student services and professional development activities within the College of Agricultural, Family and Consumer Sciences including student recruitment, retention, graduation and placement. This program serves as the primary tool which faculty, staff and administrators throughout the land-grant campus expose students at the high school, undergraduate and graduate levels to the professional career opportunities that exist upon successful graduation from one of the departments within the College. The BAYOU Program consists of seven phases which are outlined starting below: 1. BAYOU Phase I: Summer Youth Experience for Elementary Students (Exclusively) 2. BAYOU Phase II: “Operation Grow Your Own” Summer Youth Program (Middle School Only)

3. BAYOU Phase III: Summer Pre-college Program (High School Only) 4. BAYOU Phase IV: USDA Summer Hire Program (College Undergraduate) 5. BAYOU Phase V: Private Industry Summer Program (College Undergraduate) 6. BAYOU Phase VI: University Linkage Program (Junior & Senior Undergrad) 7. BAYOU Phase VII: Professional Cooperative Education Program (College Undergraduate)

Coming Soon! 8. BAYOU Phase VIII: Faculty and staff professional development The BAYOU Program has played a significant role in boosting the numbers of students that are currently exploring careers in the food, fiber and agricultural

sciences, not only in the College of Agricultural, Family and Consumer Sciences, but throughout the University. During the first seven years of the BAYOU Program, student enrollment in the College continually increased in quantity and quality from a GPA academic perspective. Thus, it is quite apparent that the BAYOU Program is an effective vehicle for the recruitment, retention, graduation and placement of high quality

students in graduate schools, or direct employment with state, federal and private industries in long-term professionally rewarding careers. The College Motto is “Come Grow With Us” and through the BAYOU Program, this invitation is extended to all students who dare to take the challenge offered through the food and agricultural sciences.

Non-Traditional Career Opportunities In this highly technological age that we live, many students do not know that there is much more to agriculture and food sciences than just farming, cooking and sewing. These academic disciplines form the foundation of the basic sciences and technology that combine to feed, clothe and shelter over six billion people around the world daily. Listen, here are some of the non-tradi-

tional career fields that most people never hear about or simply have no idea that they are career options in the food and agricultural sciences. We encourage students to consider these fields of study in their undergraduate and graduate matriculation at HBCU Land-grant Universities, such as Southern University and A&M College in the Food and Agricultural Sciences.

ALTERNATIVE CAREERS IN FOOD & AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19.

Agricultural Economic & Agribusiness Agricultural Engineering Agricultural Journalism Agricultural Law Agricultural Space Food Systems Agricultural Statistics Agronomy Agro-tourism Animal & Plant Biotechnology Animal & Plant Nutrition Animal Breeding & Genetics Animal Sciences Aquaculture Bacteriology Biochemistry Bio-Chemistry & Pharmaceuticals Bio-Food Processing Biofuels & Products Bio-Informatics

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Biological Systems Engineering Biometrics Ciguatera Science Clothing & Textile Chemistry Companion Animal Care Crop & Livestock Enterprises Cytology Disease & Pest Control Econometrics Enology Environmental Engineering Environmental Sciences Etiology Food Chemistry Food Science & Technology Habitat Preservation Homeland Security Horticultural Sciences Human Ecology

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Hydrology Integrated Pest Management International Agriculture & Business Land Resource Economics Landscape Design & Management Marine & Aquaculture Sciences Medical Entomology Microbiology Mycology Natural Resources Nutritional Health Science Plant & Animal Ecology Plant & Animal Physiology Plant & Soil Physiology

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Colour Pop: Marketing mishaps raises eyebrows TAYLA CAYETTE

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An inexpensive make-up brand alienates many of its colored consumers with its line of contouring stick names. A contour stick is a dark colored stick that is used to add definition and dimension to a woman’s face. The brand “ColourPop” released a line of contouring sticks that featured 12 different shades with various names. The lighter shades, which are very appealing to women of lighter pigmentation, all had very cute and humorous names such as “Gummy Bear,” “Illuminati” and “Adulting”. The darker shades had names like “Yikes,” “Dume” and “Typo.” Those who are offended claim that the names reflect ColourPop’s thoughts on its darkerskinned customers and in turn, are further perpetuating the racist thought that lighter skin is superior. The name “Yikes” suggests that darker skin is alarming and should be feared. The name “Dume” (its definition found on Urban Dictionary) is interestingly enough,

a synonym for “stupid.” The name “Typo” implies that “dark skin” is a mistake. How would you feel if one of your favorite brands or something you have supported blatantly criticizes the color of your skin? Sometimes you probably wouldn’t notice a subliminal from your favorite brand. Colour Pop is an affordable cosmetic line that was very appealing to the AfricanAmerican culture, but after this stunt they might have lost some supporters. Due to backlash, ColourPop almost immediately issued a brief apology. A ColourPop spokesperson said, “On behalf of ColourPop, we are sorry and are extremely grateful for our customers’ feedback. We have taken immediate action to change the shade names and review our naming process to ensure this does not happen again.” The names of the Sculpting Stixs in question were also changed. “Yikes” was renamed “Bloom.” “Dume” was renamed “Point Dume,” and “Typo” was renamed “Platonic.” What could have been their purpose for choosing some of the most racist names for their contouring stick line consumers

wonder? A ColourPop customer said, “In a world where darker skinned people, more specifically, black people, are seen as a violent threat to society, the name “Yikes” hits a little too close to home.” Dume is the act of being stupid and not able to send a legible text message or electronic message by misspelling even the simplest words. How does the idea of Dume correlate with dark shades of contouring sticks? With police brutality cases in the headlines every other day for dehumanizing a African-Americans, ColourPop has touched on a sensitive subject within our communities. Though there has been an increase in black liberation and the belief of black girl magic and beauty recently, it is very possible for black girls to easily be triggered by something as simple as the name of a contouring stick. I may not be one of those girls, but I highly respect those who spoke out against ColourPop. Just because one black girl or member of a minority group is not offended does not make the derogatory act right. Some individuals probably did not notice that blatant disrespect, but most did and brought it to ColourPop’s attention.

Michelle Obama: Being the First Lady TYLER GIBBS

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Being the First Lady is a tough job to take on for most, but not all. Coming from a hard working family in the black community, Michelle Obama has used what she has learned to help make sure kids around the world are able to get the things they need to prosper; however, educators who are suppose to be teaching children and being a role model, bash the First Lady by relating her to an ape. Mrs. Obama has been working hard while her husband is in office in order to help the children of the future grow. She has put in order, with the support of family and staff, several different programs to keep kids either in shape or in school. These programs that include “Let’s Move!” And “Let Girls Learn” was put in place in 2010 and 2015 to keep kids active physically as well as mentally. After years of putting in so much work into these organizations as well as being a role model to many, it’s crazy to believe people are still closed-minded. Jane Wood Allen was a teacher’s aide in Chestatee Elementary School in Georgia who was reported to have said that she couldn’t view the First Lady as anything but a gorilla. On her Facebook, which has since been

deleted, she states that she “I admire a gorilla more than I admire her. (Wait, I forgot, she is a gorilla)!” Due to these comments and the discovery of many more related posts about Muslims and Hispanics, the school board promptly terminated her presence at the school. I’m glad they were alerted about her comments, but I’m shocked they were alerted by an outside source. Being a Georgia native for 19 plus years, I’m aware of the different sections within and around Metro Atlanta and what ethnicity is prominent in each area. After doing some research from a screenshot photo of her profile because I was bored, I found out that she basically grew up in the same town and taught in the next town over, both having a very small

percentage of diversity. Having these kinds of people in the classroom with the kids of the future, elementary school aged, is just a scary thing to imagine. No, they aren’t allowed to discuss political views or where they stand in the classroom, but at the same time, just the idea that my future son or daughter is learning information under the watch of a biased, closed minded individual is truly a horror in the making. This whole ordeal is just a first hand glimpse of how social media can hurt someone’s career if they use it in the incorrect manner. No matter what view people have on a subject, it is best to keep their mouth closed, keep comments to themself, or just express it to someone who shares in those views. Our wonderful First Lady, as well as the rest of the first family has contributed greatly to what we have now and seeks to improve the country daily. They should be respected regardless of what views people hold.

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1. How you writing parking tickets with a GED? #CanyouEvenReadTheLicensePlate 2. Does Ahmose have a 12-piece suit for every day of the week? #ItsTooHotForThat 3. Isn’t that the Fall 99’ Steve Harvey Collection? #MackOnPlaya 4. What happened to the tea cake man? #SeriouslyWhereIsTheTeaCakeMan 5. Will the concession stands run out of food again this homecoming? #nofoodnopeace 6. Will Boley ever stop smelling like weed? #TrapHouse 7. Do you know the candy lady who lives on Boley Lane? #midnightmunchies 8. Is it just us or does housing issues remind you of an episode of “Good Times”? #damndamndamn 9. How you cancel the whole Kappa line though? #whosnitched 10. When did Frederick Douglas start teaching in Higgins? #historyteachitself 11. Who giving Brandy mama all this tea to spill? #thesouthernmole 12. Why they spraying for mosquitoes and we still got roaches? #raidbih 13. Who stealing toilet paper tho? #ratched 14. Clinton or Trump? #DeezNutzForPresident 15. Will Dr. Dre ever get his reputation back? #tothenawnawnaw 16. But who going see that Tupac movie though? #alleyezonme

SUPD TRAFFIC & PARKING REMINDER! VISITOR PASSES

No visitor passes will be issued this week due to homecoming. Do no park in fire lane, yellow curve, on the grass, on the sidewalk, handicap, or in reserved spaces, you will be towed.

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Please have your cars moved by 5pm on friday before the saturday football game. Reed, white, grandison, and bethune hall residents can park in the residents area by north check point. Cars not moved will be towed at owner’s expense. Thank you

17. Did LSU buy a new tiger yet? #longlivelacumba, 18. Are the AKAs still on cease and desist? #SeriousMatter? 19. How many alumni giving back during homecoming? #RVsdontbuythemselves 20. Is the real Gucci performing or the R&B version? #newyearnewme 21. Is the football team going to kneel for the national anthem? #DotheRightThing

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Kid Cudi: The pervasiveness of the magic negro EDDIE BYNOG

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Last week veteran rapper and Cleveland Ohio native, Kid Cudi checked himself into rehab for “depression and suicidal urges.” Cudi, whose real name is Scott Mescudi made the announcement via his Facebook page on Tuesday, October 5th. In his Facebook post, which was shared widely among social media circles, Mescudi described himself as being a damaged human being who life has become ruled by anxiety and depression. Mescudi’s decision to enter rehab came after many years of drug and alcohol abuse played out for years in the public eye. In a 2010 clip posted on TMZ, the famous celebrity gossip site, Mescudi was seen stumbling to his car drunkenly as paparazzi looked on. On August 30th, 2014 Mescudi passed out while performing at a music festival in Chicago, IL. In his music Mescudi, whose released five studio albums with a sixth on the way, often popularizes his use of drugs, alcohol and self-harm in his music. On his last album entitled, Speedin’ Bullet to Heaven he raps, “I might go losing

it and drive off of a cliff, fall in the void, and if I blow my brains out all over the scene that’s madness curing sadness.” Not long after Mescudi made his announcement to enter rehab, many among social media praised the rapper for seeking help. And while many people expressed their love and support for Mescudi, his decision to enter rehab for treatment has opened a long needed dialogue on mental health, especially among African American men. Black men and American society often depict them as being strong, both physically and mentally but evidence suggests otherwise. According to a 2016 psychological study published by the Center for Disease Control, the suicide rate among black men is four times higher than that of black women. Coupled with social-economic status, the rate of psychological or mental distress can be up to 2-3 times higher among AfricanAmericans. For years, mental health has always been a taboo and unapproachable subject among black American lives, masculinity plays a huge role in this. The idea that, “black people don’t

_________.” can no longer be admissible in today’s narrative of black identity and shouldn’t be a standard we continue to uphold. On June 6th, 2015, twenty-two year old Kalief Browder’s lifeless body was found by his mother Vernida Browder. Browder, who spent three years in Rikers Island prison without trial, had become a testament in the years preceding his death to just how broken the American justice system is. After his subsequent release, Browder suffered from bouts of depression that triggered suicide attempts. On October 17, 2016, a year after Kaliefs suicide, his mother Vernida Browder died from what many have labeled as a broken heart. If we were to apply the imagination of black emotional infallibility in our minds to that of Browder he would be alive today, but there’s something extremely unsettling in that. That we bleed, cry and make mistakes are essential beliefs we must share to combat a white imagination that pervades how we look to the world.

The Rebirth of a Nation: Faith 2.0

HAILE WAYNE

THE SOUTHERN DIGEST

The film “The Birth of Nation” premiered to audiences on January 25, 2016 at the 2016 Sundance Film Festival. The biopic based on Nat Turner’s life highlighted many touchy subjects, such as, racism and the importance education of the Black man, but the subject that stood out the most to me and many other audiences was the topic of Christianity and how it was used. The movie shed a lot of light on not only Nat Turner and who he was but also the start of the Christian faith in the Black community. The movie revealed many things about the abolitionist Nat Turner. Something that was not taught in a traditional history class is that Turner was a pastor and deeply enriched in the Christian faith. His involvement in the church came from his ability to read, a skill that he picked up from the lady of the house. When others recognized his skill on the plantation, he was then set to be the minister for the slaves on the Turner plantation. He would hold service every Sunday, and the word that he would preach was a word that was utilized to program the slaves to think that their enslavement was justified by the

divine word of God. When the plantation fell into financial trouble, the master received advice from a local pastor that he should sell his slave ministry to other plantations that lacked full mental control over their slaves. Nat Turner soon saw that he wasn’t preaching the gospel to free and lift people’s spirits, but he was reading off a script to enslave and control minds of those that are in the same predicament as him. Historically speaking, Christianity was used to enslave many cultures during colonization. Although many know this historical fact, decedents of those enslaved people still practice those faiths. Along with practicing the same faiths that enslaved their ancestors, they do so without question. Why so devoted without questioning the origin and purpose of that faith? It should be imperative that we search for our personal purpose in faith, or we can easily get lost and influenced like our ancestors. We can get lost because the church is still a business and still pushes propaganda. Some churches see their ministry similar to the way Turner’s master saw his ministry, an opportunity for profit. Depending on where your tithes are spent then the same can be happening without your knowledge.

Feeling a part of a church is important, but it is equally important to know the motive and the goal of the church. In the rising action of the film, Nat Turner sees that the Bible could be used to his benefit and sees that the strength and focus in faith is all up to interpretation of the word. He also realized that church wasn’t a building or the people in it, but church was something in the individual. I challenge every reader to ask themselves what do they want out of their faith and are they in an environment that helps them or prohibits them from reaching what they want. Remember to keep the faith and always keep your eyes open.

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