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TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS Southern University System Board of Supervisors discuss prevalent issues BY LAUREN JOHNSON DIGEST EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
The Southern University System Board meeting was held on Friday October 23, 2015 in the J.S. Clark Administration building at 9 a.m. The meeting began with a prayer and a roll call. The first matter on the agenda was the finance committee, at this time with 10 members of the board present. The floor was opened for public comments in regards to the Finance committee, but there were none. SUSLA Faculty Senate President Sonya D. Hester responded to an invitation for public comments. “I have some information that I would like to give to the board, in regards to the promotion and tenure process,” said Hester. “To my knowledge ten faculty members applied for promotion and tenure and ten faculty members were denied,” mentioned Hester. “This process was to be done according to a time line that was not at all followed. This is a clear signal that our promotion and tenure process needs strong re-evaluation,” said Hester. In response to Hester’s comment Board of Supervisors Chairman, Dr. Leon R. Tarver ll said, “After looking at this lengthy packet that you gave us, I think we should be considering a policy for any material that is coming to the board.” Agreeing with Tarver Board Member Rev. Joe R. Grant Jr. spoke for clarification. “Well I just want to make sure we are on the same page, with this, because it is often times people bring information or matters to the board meeting and expect us to vote on it right then and there,” said Grant. “My question to you, is, are you in support of this lady getting tenure or are you not in support?” asked board member Attorney Tony M. Clayton. “Absolutely we are in support as I indicated in the packet,” said Hester. “So are
Lauren Johnson/DIGEST Members of the Southern University Board of Supervisors during the board meeting held on Friday October 23. you saying that the rules were not followed?” asked Clayton. As Hester began to answer she was interrupted by Clayton, “My question is really simple. Were the rules not followed? Yes or no? Hester Responded by saying will you allow me to explain?” Refusing to give the simple yes or no answer before her explanation Clayton said “Don’t worry about it I will cast my vote.” Further explaining his stance on this matter Clayton went on to say “Once we start granting these tenures It appears to me that professors are not showing up to class and they get this tenure and think
they can hide behind it, finished Clayton. “I’m sorry if I offended you Clayton, but I wanted to answer your question correctly. After ten faculty members were denied, and there was no reason, evaluation or rubric shown then that is when the questions arose for why is it that all were denied,then all of sudden just this one member be approved for tenure,” defended Hester. I have no idea what she is talking about those nine people are not here,” said Clayton. Keeping order during the meeting Tarver commented saying, ”Clayton you do not have. the floor, Mr. Clayton you do not have the
floor.” This matter was tabled until a later date. After another roll call and the board moving on to another matter the topic of a SU law student appealing to return to the Southern University Law Center. Shaboyd Cannon of Gray Georgia surrendered himself to the Southern University Police Department back in January, after having a warrant for his arrest on December 18, 2014 for being accused of forcible rape. According to the investigation Cannon forced himself on
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SU Engineering goes global
Students develop new-age shelters for disaster relief BY LAQUENCIA PARKER DIGEST MANAGING EDITOR
Despite the promised assistance from multiple sources, the people of Haiti are still suffering in less than adequate living conditions after the 2010 earthquake that measured 7.0 magnitude on the Richter scale and killed more than 230,000 people. Here at Southern University, a group of engineering and architectural students are collaborating to create the Solar Research Cottage, a standalone living structure that will allow victims of any natural disaster to live comfortably, without relying on major power sources or disturbing the environment. The structure, once completed, will be self-sustaining, generating
its power through solar panels, with the capability to even purify water. Assembly will also take approximately four hours, greatly assisting in sheltering as many as possible in very minimal time. Currently, the students are in the process of researching the materials that will allow the building to weather all conditions, specifically the soil types found in Haiti, in order to determine maximum weight the building can be. “A lot of people don’t understand the underlying motive behind sustainability,” said Kristen Hypolite, a Mechanical Engineering major on the team. “It’s not meant to overpower the ecosystem around it.” When asked what kept the
struggles of the residents of Haiti in the forefront of their minds, the group had a plethora of responses: “I would say, it’s because anything can happen,” explained Jeffery Latin, Mechanical Engineering major. “A hurricane or earthquake could hit Haiti, or anywhere, at any point. Preparedness is key.” “Climate changes are going to have a significant impact on the weather, and this sort of thing is going to be necessary,” added Dr. Samuel Washington of the Center for Energy and Environmental Studies. Washington serves as council for the group, as well as providing funding and contacts for their endeavors. “A lot of the funding that was promised to Haiti, if you do some
Courtesy: Kristen Hypolite From Left to right- Chair of Mechanical Engineering Dr. H. Dwayne Jerro, Isaac Chimeka, Project Manager Kristen Hypolite, Jeff Latin, Juwan Sims, Kevin Purnell, Dean of Engineering and Computer Science Dr. Habib Mohamadian, Zolile T. Ntombela, Rodney Smith, Leonard Washington, Jr., Professor Archie Tiner, Jr., Florence Estem (not pictured) background checks, was never actually provided.” Washington explained. The group expects to have their project completed by November
17, and sees these Solar Research Cottages benefiting not only the residents of Haiti, but globally in the case of any disaster.
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Campus Briefs sophomore year. JAGUAR EXPERIENCE HIP-HOP AEROBICS CSS- S.U. ccess starts here!! HIGH SCHOOL DAY Smith-Brown Memorial Union 2015 For more information email & Miss Junior will host HipHop Aerobics on tonight in Saturday, November 14, 2015 us at success@subr.edu or the Royal Cotillion Ballroom at at F.G. Clark Activity Center. call (225) 771-4312 or via fax Check-in starts at 9 AM. (225) 771-4377. 6:30PM. IPAD 101 Learn how to make use of all features and built in tools on an iPad. SU students are invited to come out and see some tips and tricks of your iPad on October 29 in room 218 of Moore Hall from 12:30 PM until 1:30 PM.
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PINNING CEREMONY The Dolores Margaret Richard Spikes Honors College Pinning Ceremony will be held on October 30, 2015 in the Smith Brown Memorial Student Union at 6 PM. SWEET POTATO SALE The Minority in Agriculture Natural Resources and Related Sciences (MANNRS) will host its annual Sweet Potato Sale. Deadline to place orders is Friday, November 13. For more information or details contact, Mrs. Zanetta Augustine at 225-771-2242. 42ND ANNUAL BAYOU CLASSIC Tickets for the 42nd Bayou Classic football game between the Southern University Jaguars and the Grambling State University Tigers are on sale now.
CO-ED VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT
STEM MAJORS The Louis Stokes Louisiana Alliance for Minority Participation is recruiting STEM majors for the Fall 2015 semester. For more information, contact (225) 771-2730.
The SU Rec Center will host the Volleyball tournament on Thursday November 4. At 5 PM. Each team must have three males and three females. There can be no more than 8 participants on a INTRAMURAL FITNESS/ team. For more information SPORTS contact Coach Tanner at 771Walk/Run: Held each 3212 or 771- 3406. Tuesday and Thursday at the Intramural Sports VOLUNTEER Complex from 3-4 PM. for OPPORTUNITY more information contact Court Appointed Special Mrs. Nena Verrett-Gipson, Advocate(CASA) is Coordinator of Fitness and launching its “Be the Man” Wellness Campaign, and is looking for male volunteers 21 Water Aerobics: Wet N’Wild years or older. Volunteers fitness will held Monday and will help to advocate for Wednesday from 5:15 PMchildren in foster care and 6:15 PM in Seymour Gym. help them reach safe and email: nena_verrett-gipson@ permanent homes. For subr.edu or call (225) 771more information contact 3401 Recruitment Coordinator Jennifer Mayer at 225 379YEAR 2 @SU 8598 or email Volunteer@ The Center for Student casabr.org Success presents its sophomore support program STUDY HALL “Year 2@SU.” The program is The MLK Catholic Student designed to assist sophomore Center located at 586 students in academic, career, Harding Blvd has the and personal development mission of serving Catholic by exposing them to students at SU. The Center opportunities that will has provided a study help them to address the room equipped with free needs that are unique to the Wi-Fi, Cable, printing for individual assignments,
and vending machines. The center also holds Mass on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, @ 12:10 PM. For possible retreats and service projects and more information contact Ephraim White at 225-775-8691.
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The 2015-16 Southern University Men’s and Women’s Basketball season is just around the corner and Athletics is searching for committed basketball enthusiasts interested in working all homes games. Several positions are available including game clock and shot clock operator, scorekeeper and time out coordinator. Live stream videographers are also needed. Contact SU Athletics via email at southernusports@gmail.com or call 225-771-3495 for more info.
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Question of the week: What are your plans for Halloween?
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“My plans are to go trick or treating with my little brother. Wouldn’t miss it for the world.”
“I plan on attending the SU vs. Alcorn game and afterwards travel to Lafayette for ULL’s Homecoming.”
“Well my plans for Halloween are to go to the 13th Gates with my crew and turn up somewhere later.”
“I’ll be attending church or going to a haunted house.”
“My plans are to go to the 13th Gates with some friends.”
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“Yes, I have plans for Halloween. I was looking forward to attending Boo @ SU and go to a great costume party.”
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Southern University bookstore re-opens for business BY FELIX CUNNINGHAM
DIGEST STAFF WRITER
The Southern University Bookstore is a pinnacle for campus purchases like a quick snack or maybe a t-shirt. For the most part, in which business has been successful. Electrical issue and power outages caused a cease in purchases from the bookstore since Thursday, October 22. As of Monday, October 26 purchases of snacks, toiletries, clothing items and electronic items have resumed. The store was revitalized for business after the Southern University Facilities supplied the bookstore with a generator. Before Monday, only dire purchases could be made said manager of SUBR and SULC bookstores, DeShawn Julian. However, graduates were given priority for items needed for commencement (graduation). “Thursday we had a Grad Fest going on and only had a little power for students to take pictures, buy cap and gowns and order class rings with cash only,” said Julian. “We even serviced students with last minute requests for graduation supplies.” Despite the electrical mishaps, students were still able to purchase classroom
necessities by request, but with cash only due to the outage. Students were also told to wait outside the door and employees completed the purchases instead of students roaming in the store for security purposes. The purchases were jotted down on logs to keep up with sales but business was still lower than usual. “We issued scantrons, pencils and a cold drink if it was cold but no other items could be sold for liability issues,” said Julian. “We even sold a muffin or two.” Julian responded that sales vary depending on the occasion but student were made aware of the closure.” She hopes that the outage will be fixed overnight but is not sure of when it will be fixed. Besides in-store items, online orders ceased since the outage and are now being rushed from the SUBR warehouse into patrons’ homes. Future purchases can be made via www.follet.com, www.subrshop.com or www. sulc.com and will not cease. For now if one wants to grab a quick snack or grab a scantron, that purchase can be made at your university bookstore which is open Monday – Thursday from 8 a.m. -5 p.m. and on Friday from 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Derylle Spears/DIGEST The Southern University Bookstore was closed for the past several days due to a power outage causing faulty electricity.
The Right Way: Resume workshop BY KAYLA FOSTER DIGEST STAFF WRITER
Shaniaya Griffins/DIGEST Tamara Foster-Montgomery, Director, Office of Career Services discusses how to properly build a resume at the Resume Seminar held in Stewart hall on Wednesday, October 21.
Southern University held a resume seminar sponsored by Public Relations Student Society of America and Career Services Wednesday October 23 in steward hall. The purpose of this seminar was to teach students the importance of presenting a good resume as an aspect to professionalism. A resume is an organized structured paper summarizing why a person should be qualified to perform for a particular job. Discussed in the seminar were proper steps, Do’s and Dont’s, proper grammar and strategies for students to persuade and sell themselves as above average. SU alumni returned to speak on experiences and how current students can better themselves as professionals. Starting with the proper way on how students should present themselves as far as appearance as well as on paper. “I think that it was a successful event. We are always excited about being invited into a classroom setting because we always want to go where the students are,” said Tamara Montgomery, director of career services “To visit the class room is always exciting for us interact with them and to bring our information to them that is going to be helpful to them as they succeed.” Students in attendance were shown the different types of resumes that were displayed and broken down into the main parts such as the heading, objective, education experience and activities as well as how to write the description to emphasize skills. Subjects discussed were what interviewers look for in potential employers and what would a person’s
resume stand out from the rest and how to increase a job opportunity as well as succeed after graduating Southern. Students shared what they’ve experienced from this seminar. “This seminar have benefit me by teaching me what companies look for when they’re looking for students’” said Jasmine brown, a senior public relations major from central Louisiana. “It taught me how to format my resume. I feel like I am now confident when I go into an interview it feel like overall it has help me accomplish what’s necessary to get an awesome job after I graduate.” Throughout the seminar the students grasped the concept and format to a better understanding of what they need to do to succeed beyond southern university. Denice Washington, a senior Mass Communications major from Baker, Louisiana said “This seminar really helped understand the importance of having the right resume to grab the attention of the interviewer in such a short period of time. It was really an eye opener as far as creating the resume within itself and how important it is to have it done right the first time.” Washington went on to state how important it was for students to learn resume-building skills. “I really feel like this is important to students because we come to school so that we can go out into the field and I know a lot of people that are turned down and don’t know why. So I think we should look at our resume and how we present our selves. It was a lot of information that I did not know the school offered so I’m glad to get that information that could help anyone.”
BOARD MEETING from page 1 a female in the Library of the A.A, Lenoir Law Center and Cannon’s DNA was a match in the rape kit, according to WAFB. After a brief debate it was agreed to enter into an Executive Session, to further discuss the decision, which lasted approxametly 30 minutes. Once the board reveaned, the motion to hear Cannons’ appeal was denied, and the board voted and chose to accept the decision in which the Chancellor has made. “For the record I don’t know what the recpomendation of the administration is, no one has told us that,” said the Cannons lawyer, whose name was not stated clearly. “I believe you did, didn’t you come here to present a case in relating of the disagreeing of the recommendation of the Administration,” said Tarver. “He wanted us to overrule the administrations decision to expel this student to be clear when we entered the executive session no one told me today or a week ago rather or not the administration at this point and time would allow the gentleman to return to law school,” said Cannons’ lawyer. “I know what was done a year ago but I don’t know what the administration position was as from the time I was here this morning and the time of my presentation. Had I known that, I wouldn’t have rushed my ten minutes in the back, because I thought this board would listen to the facts and make a decision based on facts,” finished the lawyer. “We understand the nature of the meeting and we came out here to make a decision. I appreciate your comment and time and if you don’t mind the board will proceed with its decision making,” concluded Tarver. “I motion to accept the recommendation of the administration,” said Clayton “Well I want to hear what the lawyer
has to say,” said Grant. “On January 9, 2015 Mr. Cannon received correspondence from the Chancellor of the Law Center and in the last sentence it stated that he may appeal to the board. Where we are now is Mr. Cannon filed an appeal of that decision. He is fully aware in writing of what he was appealing.,” said the attorney of the SU Law Center. “Clearly we have heard his appeal and he has exhausted all of his remedies, and I move that we except the recommendations of the administration. The motion was passed. Canon was unavailable to make a statement. One of the last items on agenda was discussion of parking and the the use of drones, four wheelers, and dirt bikes on campus on game days. “ I feel we as a board should have a policy to prohibit drones being flown over our stadium or campus where fans are on game day, I saw several flying over our campus for homecoming, I’m just asking that we do some research on that,” said Clayton. Clayton mentioned for an example that hunters attach guns to hunt,” I doubt that any thing like that would happen,” I just hate that we don’t have anything in place for that,” finished Clayton. In regards to the large amount of children driving golf carts and four wheelers Clayton stated “I think we should prohibit folks from using these on the road, especially kids, it is too dangerous.” It was also mentioned to utilize the CATS system and let the game goers park in surrounding areas and be bused on to the campus. “I’m bringing this to the board and chancellor just so we can look in to it, finished Clayton. The meeting went on ended accordingly. Closing remarks were given by President- Chancellor Dr. Ray L. Belton.
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Southern returns the favor during Texas Southern Homecoming BY FELIX CUNNINGHAM
DIGEST SPORTS EDITOR
Even with rain, snow, sleet and hail, Southern University’s football team was ready to seize the day. Heavy showers plagued BBVA Stadium in Houston, Texas during Texas Southern’s homecoming festivities, but both teams brought the intensity and Southern took the cake winning 40-21 upsetting TSU. Southern sent TSU’s offense through trepidation with 2 of 12 third down attempts. Don’t forget to mention the eight sacks in which linebacker, Daniel Brown captured three and a half of the six sacks that were achieved after halftime which made for the many pass rushes. Even when their threat was a giant 6-foot-7 wide receiver, Derrick Griffin that had some slight marks in the Southwestern Athletic Conference and Southern did not have a giant to match his luster. The defense canceled his game when Griffin only suffered with one catch and seven yards. Southern head coach Dawson Odums has seen the advancement of the defense. “They’ve been close all year and today they finally had some
coverage behind them,” said Odums. Willie Quinn became the first scoring factor for SU when running for 96 yards during kickoff. He now ties Hampton University standout, Jerome Mathis, for FCS player with six kickoff touchdowns. Quinn now has one more before he can break the record. Brown and Quinn were named SWAC Players of the Week for their performances. After Quinn’s fifteen seconds of fame, Brad Woodard of TSU sailed into the end zone with a two yard run into the end zone to tie the score because of a fumble by tight end, Nico Talbert. The unexpected factor which was heavy rainfall impacted the game near the latter half of the first quarter. Southern then started teeter, tottering with the score when running back, Lenard Tillery, ran for 3 yards into the end zone. This extended the score 14-7. After the attempt to score, TSU punted back to Southern and with a mere 1:55 left, Tillery once again held the ball strong into the end zone for two yards to increase the lead 21-7. TSU then returned the favor with a 54 yard pass from Averion Hurts
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Kayla Foster/DIGEST SU offensive linemen fight to extend a play against Texas Southern. Despite the torrential rain fall, the Jaguars were able to stay balanced and defeat the Tigers in BBVA Compass Stadium on Saturday, October 24.
to Larry Clark to have the score 2114. The weather began to interfere with the gameplay, as running back Malcolm Crockett released the ball for a fumble and the Jaguars were close to capitalizing a touchdown when TSU recovered the ball at the 4-yard line.
At the beginning of the second quarter, TSU held Southern to their toughest yet and buffered the lead when Malik Cross caught an unwatched pass by the Southern defense and left the score tied. Despite 193 yards and a kickoff touchdown for Quinn, the score still remained tied at lucky 21 for
the half. Southern entered back into the half and Gregg Pittman kicked a field goal for 28 yards. With the real slow downpour, shenanigans began when wide receiver, Mike Jones blocked
Fenwick attempted her best in this game. UAPB outshot Southern 10-5 in the first period in which Southern in the early part of the period was shooting straight for the goal but each and every time, goalie, Makayla Cowles caught each and every last save, except for the wide right shot by red shirt sophomore defender, Ohnieka Campbell. Before the first goal by Fenwick was scored, SU substituted for Christen Blair and the goals ensued. In the second period was a break period for Southern until the pesky foul charge on Southern which substituted senior, forward Jami Blackston and freshman defender/forward Janell Velasquez for sophomore midfielder, Jessica Perisco and junior defender, Brooke Callahan-Darby. Then Perisco was subbed for sophomore forward, Syndey Mitchell. UAPB was about defense this period as two shots were attempted by Southern and one shot was given a wide right shot and then one blocked shot
caused the whole game to shift into another lead. Fenwick scored another goal in the 74th minute which was their last goal of the game and crested a surefire victory for their squad. Fenwick ended the game with 6 shots, 5 of them which were shots on goal and 4 goals. The team outshot Southern 15-7 in which Southern had chances to score but Cowles wouldn’t realize that fate. UAPB rested their players by making necessary substitutions and the period ended accordingly. Southern was supposed to have their matchup with Grambling State on the SWAC Digital Network but no news was sought of their victory or defeat. The Lady Jaguars will attempt to ascend to the charts against Jackson State University when they take a trip to Jackson Mississippi on October 30, 2015 which concludes their gaming in the season.
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Southern makes moves for Jackson BY FELIX CUNNINGHAM
DIGEST SPORTS EDITOR
The bottom of the barrel is where Southern has been since their outing in conference competition in the past two matchups, including their homecoming break-up with Prairie View. The luck of the Jaguar has not been theirs so far especially by the passing through of Hurricane Patricia which ravaged through Mexico. The defense crumbled to allow too many goals into the
fray which allows stress for the only goalie; sophomore, Kendra Lewis to extend her practice into reality. Southern has relinquished three or more goals in the past five matchups and hasn’t capitalized since the win on Alcorn State on September 27, 2015. These outings were no different as the visit to Arkansas which ended in a bumbling loss. This drops their record (17, 1-14) and scrapes the barrel above Alcorn State which they are dead last.
With the first matchup, the Lady Jaguars saw their demise in the first period when UAPB sought for three goals and capitalized on them each and individually. Karissa Fenwick of UAPB crushed her first goal of the season in the 26th minute and strictly after that business was booming, but not for the Jaguars. Fenwick burst into the goal once again in the 34th minute and the 43rd minute. For the month of October, it screamed nightmare for the defense for the rising MVP of the game to blast through when
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Central High Honors Alumnus
$2,000 donated towards Gales’ recuperation BY FELIX CUNNINGHAM DIGEST SPORTS EDITOR
One of the primary focuses in Devon Gales’ recovery is what can be done for his family, and Central High School did just that. The Central High Football field honored their alumnus, Devon Gales, as GALES they painted the two universities that has their hearts set on his recovery.
Former Central High School standout and current SU Sophomore wide receiver Gales sustained a serious neck injury during the Southern versus Georgia game on September 26, 2015 in Athens, Georgia. A crew at Central High School spent countless hours painting both end zones. One of the endzones features the Southern University logo and the other features the University of Georgia logo. Both universities have played a key role in ensuring the health of Gales and the future of his vitality. Besides the two logos on the opposite side of the field, they also etched both of his numbers midfield, 33 for Southern and 5 for the number he wore on his football jersey while at Central.
Astounded with the fields in his honor, Gales tweets to the universities and mass media functions, “Did you see this?” He also tweets, “Shout out to the Central High Wildcats, I’m honored.” Christmas doesn’t just happen once a year. Gales’ former coach, Sid Edwards, said an interview wouldn’t be long enough to describe Devon’s true character. “Make no mistake about it Devon Gales is a unique human being,” he said. “A very special person. God broke the mold when they made him, not just any coaches’ dream, but just anybody’s dream person to be around.” As the game went underway, Friday night, classmates went through the stands full of fans and gathered donations
to assist with his recovery. Other coaches and fans purchased T-shirts bearing his high school number. The proceeds from the shirts also go towards the recovery fund. Overall those leaders raised $2,000 towards his recovery. Gales currently resides at the hospital in complete jubilance and awe as the Wildcat and Jaguar Nation await his recovery. His family can receive aid through the Devon Gales fund and Southern University has set up a fund in his honor. Visit www.gojagsports.com for more information.
Home court Heroes: Lady Jaguars crush Prairie View with 3-1 victory BY SKYLER FRANKLIN DIGEST STAFF WRITER
The football team was not the only team to battle Prairie View A&M, as last Monday night the women’s volleyball team did just the same. There was only one difference between the two teams. With 212 fans in the stands, Southern (6-17, 3-1) was ready for war and a victory was obtained. There was electricity in the gym the whole night, with an overwhleming amount of SU support. Coming off a long and hard tournament this weekend in Jackson, Mississippi going 2-3, the Jaguars knew they had to shake it off and remain persistent in order to keep moving forward in their efforts to make a SWAC tournament appearance at their home court. “We had a sit down conversation and we came to an agreement of the things we needed to work on and fix and fix as a team and they responded well,” said head coach Vanessa Jacobs. Prairie View held Southern to 10 points for the majority of the first set before a kill was made by Melodie Malone. Although the Jags lost the first set, they did a good job of ensuring that the set didn’t ultimately set the tone for the rest of the night. The crowd’s noise level was at an all-time high. Southern’s intensity was a mirror reflection of the stands. “I know we had the crowd behind us. Jag nation, you can’t
beat it. When they show up in our gym, well beat anybody because our girls want to perform for them,” explained Jacobs. After the beginning of the second set, the Lady Jaguars dominated the following 3 matches, beating PV (25-15, 2522, 25-14). Prairie View had few players that could match up to 6-foot4, Bayley Neubauer or 6-foot senior Leilani Lealaimatafao on the other side of the net. Middle blocker and outside hitter Shauntia Carr had a game high of 11 kills and 5 blocks. Setters Vattera Calais and Jamie
Selleneit added to the Jaguar’s offense with a combined number of 41 assists. The most notable player of the game was Junior Libero Diamond Williams whom after receiving an award for reaching 1,000 digs handed out 31 digs to add to the pile. “Diamond is a true leader, she leads the defense. If the ball happens to get past our blockers she’s there to pick them up,” said Jacobs. The Lady Jaguars also shut down SWAC Player of the Week, Ana Kiso which achieved her third honor in the SWAC thus far for her defensive play.
With a record of now 3-1 in the SWAC, Southern will face the University of Arkansas Pine Bluff in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. Southern has now climbed the leader board to fourth place.
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Football Standings SWAC Overall W L W L EAST Alcorn State 4 1 4 2 Alabama State 3 3 3 4 Alabama A&M 2 2 2 4 Jackson State 2 3 2 5 Miss. Valley St. 0 6 0 8 WEST Grambling State Prairie View Southern U. Tex. Southern Ark.-Pine Bluff ———
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Skyler Franklin/DIGEST Senior Leilani Lealaimatafao and Junior Melodie Malone ready to reject an attempted kill against freshman outside hitter Randi Hunter of the Prarie View A&M Panthers.
the punt and captured the safety along with two of his teammates, increasing the lead to five points. Howard set his sights on the bench after the half used their other offensive weapons in the lineup as, backup quarterback Deonte Shorts nailed the end zone for an explosive 13 yard run on a quarterback keep to extend the lead to 33-21. The last score that Southern achieved and also halted the scoring attempts for TSU was by redshirt junior running back, John West for a one yard run. Southern (4-3, 4-1) while extending their lead may have found their niche while traveling but next week they have to go back to A.W. Mumford Stadium on Halloween night and face a foe that escaped with a prize that they couldn’t capitalize on in the past. The 2014 SWAC Championship held by the Alcorn Braves.
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Skyler Franklin/DIGEST Southern Univerity Alumni Twahana Harris speaks out about her Domestic Violence struggles during the intermission of the “Leave it on the Floor” dance battle on October 21.
Stephen Rideau/DIGEST Sophomore Class President Armond Duncan, Miss Sophomore Tiara Johnson and members of the Rho Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma, Inc., near donated goods from students and other organizations at the Project Blu party.
Jade Foy/DIGEST The Collegiate 100 Black Women accept their award as winners of the 90s lip sync competition held in the Student Union’s Lacumba’s Play Pen on October 22.
Stephen Rideau/DIGEST DJ Chris Major plays popular song “Hit the Quan” to get students up and moving at the Project Blu party held at J.B. Moore Hall on Wednesday October 21.
Skyler Franklin/DIGEST Students and volunteers collect items for the toiletry drive hosted by Miss Senior, Collegiate 100 Black Men & Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. during “Pretty Wednesday” on October 21.
Skyler Franklin/DIGEST A small monument, donated by the Butterfly Society, stands in honor of victims and survivors of Domestic Violence.
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Skyler Franklin/DIGEST Students partcipate in a purple ballon release during “Pretty Wednesday” on October 2 in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness month.
Stephen Rideau/DIGEST Intramural Sports Complex staffers give information to SU faculty/staff on the importance of exercise and healthy living during the Employment Health and Benefits Fair on October 21, in the Cotillion Ballroom.
Shaniaya Griffin/DIGEST SU Students pose with Tamara Foster-Montgomery, Director of the Southern University Office of Career Services after the Resume Seminar held in Stewart hall on October 21.
Skyler Franklin/DIGEST Southern University Alumnus Twahana Harris, Sophomore RA of Totty Hall Kayla, and her Mother pose for a picture after the intermission of the “Leave it on the Floor” Dance Battle.
Kylar Tillotson/DIGEST Southern University students Tarvis Knighton, Chauncey Collins, and Justin Bryant sporting their 2015 Jaguar Yearbook T-Shirts.
Stephen Rideau/DIGEST A student volunteer collects donations during “Shake Back Wednesday” to provide aid to Southern University football player Devon Gales & Student Lexi Holland who is battling ovarian cancer.
Kylar Tillotson/DIGEST Southern University Human Resources staff greet faculty/staff member as they arrive at the Employment Health and Benefits Fair on October 21 in the Cotillion Ballroom
Brandon Prince/DIGEST A student dance crew takes flight during their acrobatic routine in hopes of winning the “Leave it on the Floor” Dance Battle Championship.
Arts & Entertainment NO Blacks Allowed BY SKYLER FRANKLIN DIGEST STAFF WRITER
The Democratic Society of Southern University presented the “No Blacks Allowed” forum in their efforts to inform students on their rights, the importance of voting, and to encourage voting during state and local elections amongst the students at Southern University. The forum began with an important message from Dr. Albert Samuels, the chair of the Political Science Department. Samuels discussed certain matters that could relate to the average age group in the room. These topics included the history of the state of Louisiana, the history of corruption within the state itself, and which governor candidate would best for the state. There are four candidates remaining in the race, three of which are republicans. The candidates are republicans Scott Angelle, Jay Dardenne, David Vitter and Democrat John Bel Edwards. Soon after the introduction, there were technical difficulties with the videos that were supposed to be played. President of the Southern University Democratic Society Angelle Bradford
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did not panic when these difficulties occurred. She simply took matters into her hands. Bradford opened up the floor for discussion on any topics that involved or affected black people. Soon after the conversation and interaction started flowing it was easy to see that no one cared to watch the videos any more, they wanted to discuss and debate on issues that affected and will affect them both directly and indirectly. A plethora of material was reviewed that night. Students disputed over topics like corruption within the United States as a whole, stereotypes of a black individuals, and having pride in going to an HBCU. The attendance ranged from undergraduate freshman to students who are striving for their master’s degree. The one topic that enraged the students more than anything was definitely the controversial topic of gun control. Many students felt that there should be gun control in regards to the number of guns in the U.S. Others felt as the issue was within the person who owns the gun. Another topic that caused a rather convulsed reaction was the problems and corruption within the Electoral College, how outdated it is and
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Stephen Rideau/DIGEST Students hold discussion on how to get more African Americans registered to vote at the “No Blacks Allowed Seminar” held in Higgins hall on Tuesday, October 20.
how it isn’t needed during presidential elections. The Democratic Society at SU decided to put on the forum after they noticed that a lot of people weren’t getting registered to vote for local elections. In their efforts to raise the level of participation at Southern University, they decided to the forum to inform and familiarize the students.
“We felt like this was necessary in order to have some type of viable future for the black community not just at Southern, but surrounding Southern also,” said DSS president Angelle Bradford. Moving forward from the forum the Democratic Society urged everyone to vote in local elections on Saturday October 24 2015.
Dance Battle: Squad Up
BY JORI LACOUR
DIGEST STAFF WRITER
Marie Therese ‘Coincoin’ is a Louisiana legend many know little about. Once a slave woman owned by the founder of Natchitoches, Louisiana Juchereau de St. Denis, Marie was leased to a young Frenchman by the name of Claude Thomas Therese P i e r r e Metoyer. The two of them went on to have ten children together. At some point, Metoyer purchased Coincoin’s freedom, along with their children, from St. Denis’s daughter. As a free woman with a yearly allowance Marie began to cultivate tobacco on a parcel of land given to her by Metoyer. With receiving land grants and purchasing slaves, Marie and her sons acquired a plethora of wealth. They were the leading family of the Isle Brevelle, which was a community of free people of color who excelled at being businessmen, plantation owners, and even slave owners. From a slave, to a free woman, to one of the richest women in Louisiana, Marie Therese Coincoin was a phenomenal woman. Sources: canerivernha. org/stories/marie-therese-
Brandon Prince/DIGEST Members of the Shade SOS Dance Crew celebrate as they take home the first place trophy during the “Leave it on the Floor” Dance Battle.
BY BRANDON PRINCE DIGEST STAFF WRITER
Southern University Residential Life Department hosted the first “Leave It On the Floor” stand battle. The battle took place in the student Intramural Rec Center and was home for four fierce, trophy hungry teams on October 21, 2015. Before the dancers could perform on the floor, hundreds of Southern University students filled the gym, anticipating what could be an exciting night to remember. The competition starred four of Southern University’s residential hall teams this year: the Totty Plush Dolls, Shade SOS, UNAP Hot Lightning, and Mumford Boulevard Squad. While the disc jockey spinned tracks to keep the crowd occupied, the master of ceremonies and Southern University’s own Joseph Boykins introduced the
first two representative hall dancing teams to floor. The first battle of the contest put both dance teams to the test in a “back to back” challenge as it featured Shade SOS versus the Totty Plush Dolls. After the coin toss, Totty went first and showed off their graceful moves in the first stage of the threepart battle. SOS struck back with a hard hitting routine and let their presence be known. As the battle raged on as team SOS was named victorious and earned a spot in the finals. The next stand battle performers to compete in the event as scheduled were the UNAP Hot Lightning and the Mumford Boulevard Squad. Mumford won the coin toss and elected to go second in the first of their three-part battle. The two dance teams slugged it out but in the end, Mumford’s creative dance moves and highflying tricks were too much Hot
Lightning to handle. In the final battle of “Leave It On the Floor”, both winning teams from the first two battles took center stage again to decide who’s taking home the first ever stand battle championship. Boykins let the two teams use a rock, paper, scissors coin toss to see who goes first and SOS took advantage of going second after winning. The battle was a hard fought fight as Mumford dazzled the crowd with their creative move set for the first phase. It was SOS’s turn to shine as they showed that the blue mask was something to fear when invading Mumford’s personal space during the routine with the help of their wolf and “drive by gang”. After a long gruesome battle between both teams, SOS was See DANCE BATTLE page 9
Arts & Entertainment Lip Sync Brings Cool Vibes BY BRANDON PRINCE DIGEST STAFF WRITER
The RHO chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Incorporated hosted it’s first ever “90s Lip Sync” during “Sigma Week” on Thursday, October 22, 2015, in the Lacumba Play Pen. Along with the Sigmas, Southern University students, student organizations, and a few additional fraternities gathered to make this event possible for all to enjoy. While the last touches of the event were being put into place, DJ Neff spun tracks to welcome the crowd into the high-energy event. Mistress of Ceremony and Collegiate One Hundred Black Women member, Terika Smith, helped kick off the event with a warm welcome and introduction of the first participants of the lip sync, the Three Sigmigos. The Sigmigos featured three of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity members and they are: the RHO Chapter President and Junior Criminal Justice major Charles Young, Graduating Senior and Mechanical Engineering major Justin Guillory and Senior Biology major David Jimenez. The group gave the
crowd something to be excited about as they gave two lip sync performances to one of R&B recording artist Usher’s hit songs and as well as one of rap artist Juvenile’s songs. According to Guillory, the inspiration behind the “90s Lip Sync” is to make their presence known on Southern University campus and to enlighten on students of the Sigmas is all about. Young said it was great overall Sigma week as his first time being president of the chapter and expect to have better events to come with the support of the students. “It was a great chance to collaborate with Southern University’s student organizations and create a positive environment for the school,” said Jimenez. The Collegiate One Hundred Black Women also participated in the “90s Lip Sync” as well as the Association of Woman Students, One SU, Zeta Phi Beta, and Sigma Gamma Rho. The President of the One Hundred Black Women and Junior Criminal Justice major Jasmine Price said it was an idea she came up with from the movie, “Pitch Perfect”. “Even with other events going happening at the same time, it
was good turn out and I hope to have more events with other organizations involved,” said Price. The event from being a 90s lip sync off to early 2000 dance battle and ended with a party as refreshments were
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being served. The students in attendance of the event really enjoyed themselves, especially Junior Social Work major Talor Square. “I had great time. I expected a small gathering but it was good amount of people
Jade Foy/DIGEST The Sigma Three Sigmigos showed of their dance skills during the 90s lip sync held in Lacumba’s Play Pen in the Student Union on October 22.
crown the first “Leave It On the Floor” stand battle champions. The coach of the winning team, founder of the competition, and Therapeutic Recreation major Onyx Joseph was pleased with the students’ attendance for the event and win for her team. “Dance is my life and it made me real proud to put on a program that effected so many people and it’s a really good feeling,” said Joseph. Also 24 year old Residential Coordinator of University Apartments George McCray was a big part putting this program together for the students of the respected residence that perform. According to McCray, Joseph came to him with the idea to give students the chance to showcase their talent in a way that everyone will seldom get a chance to see. McCray says the inspiration behind it all came from the hit TV reality series. “The event was wonderful and the student surprised me with their routines by how much they practiced. To see the dances come to life on the floor made me excited,” said McCray. Sophomore Nursing major and a winning member of team SOS, Kelley Carmouche said, “It something different, competitive and I’m glad that my team won.”
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Commentary It’s a Date BY WILLIAM WALLACE DIGEST STAFF WRITER
First and foremost I would like to apologize for my little vanishing act for the past two weeks. Sometimes professors just get out of hand with the amount of assignments they assign us; plus these extra long tests full of words I’ve stayed up all night trying to comprehend. In the end, I survived and I’m back and ready for some commentary. I just have to touch on the subject of dating because it has been weighing on my soul for some time now. Throughout our lifetime, we would have experienced dating at least once. There are two different types of daters out here in this world…the ones that date one person at a time and those that date multiple people at a time. I would consider myself one of those that dates one person at a time but I’ve tried the opposite and found that I don’t have the time or patience to try and figure out about three people at one time while going to school, working, eating and breathing. It’s already hard enough to not get mad at one foolish dude, but to put up
with two or more of them is just packing on unnecessary stress. I don’t consider myself as an ordinary male, meaning, I think more like a female. Ladies, I really understand what y’all mean when you say these boys are stupid. Common sense and common courtesy are two things these men fail to grasp the concept of. What happened to the ones that open doors for you, pull out your chair for you, and rub your feet for you? See me, I’ll stand at a closed door until you open it for me but if I stand there for more than twenty seconds then boy you not the one for me…one hundred. Another thing about dating, watch out very closely for the crazy ones! I’ve run across a crazy guy before but he wasn’t that bad. The main thing that got on my nerves was the clinginess. Like sir, you saw me a whole day ago and you over here talking about you’re missing me. Excuse me, I’m going to need you to bring it down about three notches because we’re on two totally different levels right now. Something else that grinds my gears: do not call me “bae” if we’ve been talking for less than a month and especially if I’m not
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showing the same amount of interest you are. Real feelings for someone take time to develop so I don’t understand how a guy could be calling me bae after a week and a half. Sir, what’s my middle name? What’s my favorite color? How old is my dog? What color socks do I wear everyday? All I’m saying is get to know these people before you start claiming them cause you’re also claiming the things you don’t know about them as well. One last thing then I’ll leave you all alone for the day…it is never ok to string somebody along knowing that you two will never become an item. Stop the BS and let them know what’s good. If you don’t, by the end of your game of shenanigans, another person has now experienced yet another broken heart that could effect them for the rest of their lives. It’s better to practice letting go now than having to learn it the hard way. Some people aren’t mentally stable to deal with broken hearts and something you think is so miniscule can turn around and change as person’s life forever. #TheirFeelingsMatterToo
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Jewish Descendants are not Israelites: Part I BY ROMEL WILLIAMS DIGEST STAFF WRITER
A nation from southeast Europe has migrated to the land we know as Israel today, who claim to be the children of Israel, the chosen people from the seed of Abraham, who are reclaiming the lands of their forefathers. Before coming to the idea of going “back” to Israel, this nation of people first converted to Judaism, the religion of today’s Jews. Genesis 10:13 now these are the generations of the sons of Noah, Shem, Ham, and Japheth: and unto them were sons born after the flood. The sons of Japheth; Gomer, and Magog, and Madai, and Javan, and Tubal, and Meshech, and Tiras. And the sons of Gomer; Ashkenaz, and Riphath, and Togarmah. One of Japheth sons are Ashkenaz (Ashkenazi/Khazars), a Jew of central or eastern European descent. More than 80 percent of Jews today are Ashkenazim; and some still use Yiddish. What we have now is information telling us that today’s Jews are mainly Khazars originating from Eastern Europe, now we need to know what nation converted to Judaism and who migrated to Israel. “In the year 740 A.D. the Khazars were officially converted to Judaism. A century later they were crushed by the incoming Slavic-speaking people and were scattered over central Europe where they were known as Jews.” Here is another quote concerning the modern day establishment of Israel:
“Ashkenazim, the Ashkenazim are the Jews whose ancestors lived in German lands...it was among Ashkenazi Jews that the idea of political Zionism emerged, leading ultimately to the establishment of the state of Israel... In the late 1960s, Ashkenazi Jews numbered some 11 million, about 84 percent of the world Jewish population.” Facts are facts, this nation of people ancestry let us know they are not even sematic people, let alone the children of Israel. Do you see the deception now? What comes to mind now is questions, why would they want to claim another nation’s heritage? Where are the real children of Israel today? How do we find them? Before I tell you the truth go seek it out, the blessing and the curses spoken of in Deuteronomy 28, is where we can identify the children of Israel today. Those who are above us have made us very small and have put a name that is not fitting to our antiquity, they have made a great work of deceiving the so called Negro and African American, reforming a whole nation, making them forget their own history. Psalm 83:3-5 they have taken crafty counsel against thy people, and consulted against thy hidden ones. They have said, Come, and let us cut them off from being a nation; that the name of Israel may be no more in remembrance. For they have consulted together with one consent: they are confederate against thee. SUBMISSIONS POLICY The Southern DIGEST welcomes letters from readers commenting on current issues and other matters of general interest to the SU family and public. We set aside this space to publish these letters for others to enjoy. This newspaper is not responsible for individual opinions expressed on its Editorial and Commentary pages (Including Sports Commentaries). The Southern DIGEST reserves the right to edit any contributions and or reject them without notification. Authors are encouraged to limit the length of submissions to 300 words. Letters should not include libelous statements. Offensive and personal attacks will not be permitted. The DIGEST will not print “open letters” addressed to someone else. All contributions must be type written, signed and must include the author’s address and phone number. Unsigned letters will not be printed. Southern University students should include their majors, hometowns and year in school. When referring to specific DIGEST articles, please include the date and title. All materials should be directed to the editor in chief of The Southern DIGEST, P.O. Box 10180, Baton Rouge, La. 70813. Materials may be delivered by hand to the DIGEST office located in Suite 1064 Harris Hall or can be emailed to digest@subr.edu
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