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Jaguar Nation Offers Support and Donations for Harvey Relief Efforts
BY BRANDON TUCKER
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Houstonians and south west gulf residents face a long road to recovery for potentially one of the costliest natural disasters in U.S. history, with an estimated $190 billion in damages according to AccuWeather from an USA Today report. Flood waters have begun to subside in Houston, Texas and surrounding areas as Hurricane Harvey volunteer and relief efforts ramp up. Southern University System Foundation and the Jaguar Nation are doing their part to assist relief efforts for those affected by Harvey. Nonperishable items such as bottled water, diapers,
and personal hygiene care products were being accepted as donations at the F.G. Clark Activity Center of Southern’s Baton Rouge campus from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m., August 31st, September 1st and September 5th. Donations of nonperishable items are being accepted at Southern University at New Orleans as well, in the SUNO Conference Center Thursday, August 31st, Friday, September 1st and Tuesday, September 5th from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Southern University Shreveport also collected donations on both the main campus and metro center on August 31st up until September 3rd from 10 a.m. to
3 p.m. according to Southern University’s official website. “We’re working to reach out to our Alumni Chapter that is in Houston, Texas. They have a very large chapter, probably the largest concentration of alums outside of Louisiana. Also our Alumni Director Derrick Warren is working with both our Houston and Dallas Chapters to help stage some of the giving of the items. We’re looking at Dallas and Houston to really help facilitate all of this,” says Director of Alumni Affairs, Robyn Merrick. Houston area Southern Alums, “have been extremely engaged in helping one another and that was the immediate response. As you guys know
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whenever these things, when you can get back to your home the first thing you want to do is get started with the recovery as soon as possible. So we have had people volunteering to See HARVEY RELIEF page 3
US marks 9/11 anniversary with resolve, tears and hope
Hurricane Irma: Category 5 hurricane now a tropical storm
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Hurricane Irma ripped through northern Florida on Sunday as a Category 4 hurricane and downgraded to a tropical storm Monday morning as it continued its tirade, across the Georgia state line. Nearly 1.6 million residents were ordered to evacuate the state of Florida, possibly one of the largest evacuations in the history of the United States. Flooding streets, offset tornadoes, millions without power and several fatalities are the results of Irma’s venomous wrath.
BY JENNIFER PELTZ/ KAREN MATTHEWS
ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — Leading his first commemoration of the solemn 9/11 anniversary, President Donald Trump said Monday that “the living, breathing soul of America wept with grief” for each of the nearly 3,000 lives that were lost on that day 16 years ago. Addressing an audience at the Pentagon, one of three sites attacked on Sept. 11, 2001, Trump used the anniversary to warn terrorists that “America cannot be intimidated.” He said those who try are destined to
join “the long list of vanquished enemies who dared to test our mettle.” Trump and first lady Melania Trump observed a moment of silence at the White House on Monday at the exact moment that a hijacked airplane was slammed into the World Trade Center. The Trumps bowed their heads and placed their hands over their hearts as “Taps” rang out across the South Lawn. They were surrounded by White House aides and other administration officials in what has become an annual day of remembrance.
BY BRIA GREMILLION
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According to CNN, “no storm on record has maintained winds 185 mph or above for as long as Irma,” which lasted about 37 hours. Irma spent three days as a category 5 hurricane, the longest ever recorded since the creation of satellite-storm tracking and also called for the largest evacuation in the history of the Bahamas ever. On Sunday, winds totaling nearly 90 mph took out the power lines. Nearly 72 percent of Miami residents are without power, the mayor confirmed. See IRMA page 3
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President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump stand for a moment of silence to mark the anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, on the South Lawn of the White House, Monday, Sept. 11, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
University Counseling Center holds Meet and Greet
Cars drive through flooded streets in the aftermath of Hurricane Irma, Monday, Sept. 11, 2017, in Homestead, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
The University Counseling Center held its annual meet and greet September 7, 2017, from 11am to 3pm. Present at the meet and greet were Student Affairs Services such as, Career Services, Center for Social Research, Family Services of Baton Rouge, Stop the Violence Against Women, International Services, Intramural Sports and State of Louisiana Veterans Affairs. Each organization had handouts and trinkets for the students to pick up in passing. There was also a DJ, pizza, drinks and snacks, all free to the students. Director of the counseling center and Senior Licensed Psychologist, ValaRay Irvin, Ph.D, developed the counseling center in 1998. She is also an alumni of the university. Dr. Irvin explained the importance of a fun, inviting meet and greet saying, “We’re trying to make students more comfortable about meeting us on this level, so that when they need to see us on a different level, it will be easier.” Counseling services are free to students, both full-time and parttime. Couples receive free services as well, as long as one of them is a registered student of Southern University. The Counseling Center offers a wide array of services ranging from stress management, medicine management and relationship issues, to crisis intervention and dealing with the loss of a loved one. On staff are licensed mental health counselors, a part-time licensed psychologist, predoctoral students from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology, and a psychiatrist. Students can be tested for ADHD, which is the only service that requires payment. If diagnosed, they will receive help and accommodations from the Disability Coordinator. Dr. Irvin encourages students to visit the Serenity Room located in the Counseling Center, which can be utilized by both patients See UCC MEET & GREET page 3
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COFFEE CHAT Join the John B. Cade Library and the Career Services Center today from 9AM - 11AM in the John B. Cade Library Student Center, 1st Floor. The event will feature: On-site Resume Reviews, Interviewing skills, Internships and Job Opportunities. Coffee and light refreshments will be served.
C100 & CHILL: MEET AND GREET #TeamSU are you ready for THE ultimate meet and greet? Come down to Java City on Sept. 13 at 6:30PM to hang out with the Collegiate 100 Black Women of Southern University for a night of food, games, and more@c100women_su SECURE THE BAG: PROFESSIONALISM WORKSHOP Jaguars, are you prepared for Career Week? The Beta Sigma Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc., Collegiate 100 Black Women, and Career Services are here to help you secure the bag with the Professionalism Workshop! This workshop is designed to enhance your knowledge and appearance to land that job, internship, or research opportunity you’ve been working towards! Bring (2) copies of your resume and catch the wave of growth and SUccess on Thursday, September 14 at 6:30PM! #TeamSU #SU21 #SU20 #SU19 #SU18 STUDENT ORGANIZATION FAIR Trying to get involced on Campus? Come out to the Annual Student Org Fair which will be held Wednesday, September 13 from 10AM-2PM in the Union Courtyard. Free Food | Prizes | Featuring DJ Baby Urkel and SU Student Organizations. JAGUAR FOOTBALL The Jaguars will face off against UTSA Roadrunners this weekend in San Antonio at the Alamo Dome. Kick-off is set for 6PM. INTRAMURAL FLAG FOOTBALL MEN’S & WOMEN’S LEAGUE Deadline to signup is Thursday, September 14. Entry forms can be picked up at the Intramural Complex.
No more than 14 participants per team. Captains Meeting will be held Monday, September 18 at 5:30 PM. Play begins Thursday, September 21 at 5:00 PM. For more information, contact Coach Tanner at (225) 771-3212. FITNESS CLASSES Fitness classes have started in the SU Intramural Sports Complex! Be sure to follow @southernu_br for classes and times on Instagram and Twitter. SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY HOMECOMING 2017 We are counting down to SU Homecoming 2017! Less than 100 days away! Check out the website for all the details. http://sujaguars.wixsite.com/ suhc WHEN YOU WISH UPON A STAR PAGEANT Miss Southern University & The Royal Court will host “The 2017 Little Miss Southern Pageant” on Friday, September 22 at SmithBrown Memorial Union inside the Royal Cotillion Ballroom at 7:00PM. Proceeds will benefit St. Judes Research Hospital. 2017 CAREER EXPLORATION DAY SAVE THE DATE! September 20 @ F.G. Clark Activity Center. 10:00AM-3:00PM CALLING ALL CMPS JAGS The Southern University Computer Science Department encourages you to save the date for the “Celebration of the New Location” on Thursday, October 5 – Saturday, October 8.
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Social Media key during flood crisis in Texas
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Twitter saves trapped flood survivors BY JALEN ANDERSON
Twitter was used as a resource by people trapped by Hurricane Harvey in Houston, Texas, to get help and find missing family members. Sunday, August 27th, and Monday, August 28th, multiple people turned to Twitter to look for help for themselves as well as their family members. A Twitter user by the username of, @akaskittlesaka, sent out a tweet Sunday afternoon stating, “My grandpa is stuck in his motor home waiting for water rescue.” The tweet also included the address of her grandfather and pictures of how high the water rose in his house. Another Twitter user by the username of, @symoonee, posted a picture of her three week old baby, with their address stating they were stuck
and in need of rescue. She also retweeted her own tweet saying they were still stuck and still in need of rescue, with the tweet reaching 30,000 retweets, and finally resulting in their rescue. Others simultaneously took to Twitter to find missing family members. Twitter user, @JadaAlexys, went to twitter posting a photo of her aunt, who had been missing, asking people to retweet to help find her. Almost a day later, she sent out an update tweet saying her aunt had been found and thanking everyone for the support. Many other Twitter users like, @LogannArianna, and @RougeTeamXmen, tweeted shocking pictures and videos of their family members’ condition. Thankfully, they both sent out update tweets saying they had been saved. Twitter has conjointly been
used to send out information on shelter locations. Like, @ kweenklarke, quoting a tweet, giving the address to Hightower High School in Missouri City, Texas, which was opened as a shelter. Jim “Mattress” Mack, the founder of Gallery Furniture, in Houston, opened the doors to both of his furniture stores to anyone affected by the hurricane. Jiggaerobics creator and Houston resident, Ladonte Lotts gave his thoughts on Hurricane Harvey and people getting saved through Twitter. “I could feel many different ways, however, stuff happens; we just got to keep God first, keep ELEV8N, keep our cheese(happiness) up. That’s most important. Even though it’s a horrible situation and a lot of negative stuff going around, we have to find a positive about everything and
keep pushing. That’s my city, and I love everybody”. He defined ELEV8N as elevating yourself as well as others. According to news site, mashable.com, the Miami International Airport used Twitter to confirm that a video showing the flooded Miami airport was totally false in the wake of Hurrance Irma. The misinformation was even retweeted by President Trump’s director of social media, Dan Scavino Jr. The account is a perfect example of how social media can be helpful in disaster situations.
“More than half of the population of Florida is out of power would be my guess,” Eric Silagy, president and chief executive of Florida Power and Light (FPL), the state’s largest utility, said at a news briefing Monday.
Senior Mass Communications major from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Zachary Williams said, “To know that at one point it was strong enough to like really wipe us out was scary for me because my family lives there.”
Williams expressed that he was relieved to not have been in his hometown during Irma’s catastrophic winds and devastation, but Florida residents are stronger than most, because they experience hurricanes all of the time.
As of now, there is no definite date as to when the state can begin its long road to recovery. As the tropical storm moves further north, parts of Georgia and South Carolina have begun flooding.
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FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: @SOUTHERNDIGEST help one another and volunteering in our community. We have folks that are in the distribution centers, helping their churches and other organizations. The response not just from the Southern Alumns but from the entire Houston community has been one of unity and support,” says President of the Houston Alumni Chapter, Pamela Jackson. “We are coordinating and I don’t believe the shipment has left yet, I believe they probably now are waiting until things stabilize a little bit more especially with Irma going on...If anyone is bringing items I’m sure we are still collecting,” says Executive Director of Southern University Alumni Federation, Derrick Warren. Contributions can be made to the 2017 Texas Flood Fund website set up by the SU System Foundation to directly support Hurricane Harvey flood victims. A link to the flood fund can be found on Southern’s official website. “Southern is doing an amazing job with what they’re doing and I feel we Nearly 3,000 people were killed when al-Qaida hijackers flew commercial airplanes into New York’s World Trade Center, the Pentagon and a field near Shanksville, Pennsylvania. Trump, a native New Yorker who was in the city on 9/11, said the attack was worse than the Japanese assault on Pearl Harbor during World War II because it targeted civilians, “innocent men, women, and children whose lives were taken so needlessly.” He vowed that such an attack would never be repeated. “The terrorists who attacked us thought
and non patients. In the Serenity Room is a massage chair that operates in 15 minute intervals, a waterfall and relaxing music designed to help students unwind and take a breather. Students seemed interested and open to visiting the Counseling Center the next time they found themselves in need of professional help. Freshman Psychology major from Baton Rouge, Markeith Stepter said, ”I think therapy is great. There’s nothing wrong with seeking help when you can’t figure things out on your own. That’s why the Counseling Center is here.” Dr Irvin shared the same sentiments describing therapy as “education” and a “personal growth process.” The Center for Social Research was also promoting education and growth in regards to health. Program Coordinator, Maria Howard is in charge of of the HIV and substance abuse program. She and her colleagues often offer free HIV testing in Higgins Hall. Howard said, “It is imperative that the community and Southern University students become educated so that they can take care of their sexual health.” The tentative date for the next free HIV testing is September 20th. A food truck will also be available for students after they get tested. Howard says the Center for Social Research “provides prevention, education, and awareness on issues such as HIV and substance abuse.”
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need more universities like this…” says freshman Khidhr Mustafa from Baton Rouge, LA. “I like how they’ve contributed to it. It’s real good to see a black historical college contribute to things most colleges won’t look at.” says freshman Catlin James from Mansfeild, LA. By the time Tropical Storm Harvey reached landfall in Rockport, Texas, d Friday, August 25th, it had become a y category four hurricane. Devastating wnie winds and heavy rainfall resulted in the catastrophic flooding of Houston, Texas as well as other surrounding Gulf Coast communities. With Southern University students and faculty having experienced its own catastrophic flooding in Baton Rouge last year around this time, SU Jags around the world, current and past, look to offer assistance for all those affected by Harvey in Texas and the Gulf regions. SU continues to monitor and assess any needs of students and families affected by Harvey at this time. ANNIVERSARY from page 1
they could incite fear and weaken our spirit,” Trump said later at the Pentagon, where he was joined at a 9/11 observance by Defense Secretary Jim Mattis and Gen. Joseph Dunford, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. “But America cannot be intimidated, and those who try will join a long list of vanquished enemies who dared test our mettle.” He said that when America is united “no force on earth can break us apart.” Trump also offered words of comfort to the many whose loved ones perished in the attacks.
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The University of Mississippi (USM) Golden Eagles showed all muscle against the Jaguars this past Saturday in Hattiesburg, MS. This matchup proved to be a learning experience for Jaguar football and quite a show for the 24,337 spectators as the Jags left M.M Robert stadium also known as, The Rock, with little or no offensive production. The Jags netted only 140 yards, 2 turnovers, and minimal defensive stops. The Golden Eagles mustered up 477 yards of total offense. Rewinding back to their first game against South Carolina State, the Jags kept a steady pace on offense with 297 total offensive yards. The Jags scored two touchdowns early in the first half and maintained good defensive pressure. The Jags’ biggest problems entering the USM game was that the starting Quarterback, Austin Howard, went down hard with a knee injury in week 1. “We’ve got three quarterbacks that we’ve got to get ready to play and (Howard is) not one of them,” said Southern coach Dawson Odums. “He’s dayto-day, he’s rehabbing, we’re trying to get him back healthy, but as of right now he’s out.” Without their veteran QB,
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Southern Mississippi’s Derrick Dixon and Tyler Barnes take down Southern’s Herbert Edwards during the Jaguars game against the Golden Eagles on Saturday, September 9 in M.M. Roberts Stadium. JULIAN ALVAREZ/DIGEST
Southern’s offense showed very few flashes which hindered their production. The Jags had six consecutive stalled drives. Starting for the Jags was second string freshman quarterback, Glendon McDaniel. This was McDaniel’s first college career start against what
will probably be Southern’s toughest matchup this season. Southern’s first offensive drive started slow as kicker/ punter, sophomore Taylor Merritt, bobbled a long snap when punting the ball away. The ball was recovered by a pack of USM defenders in the endzone for the Golden Eagles’
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first touchdown of the evening. After that play, both Southern’s offense and defense play spiraled downhill. The Jags only had 3 first downs compared to USM’s 15 first downs in the first half alone. Then Southern had only See MASSACRE page 5
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Did you play soccer for Southern? Do you miss kicking it around with your old teammates? All soccer alumni from all graduating years are invited to suit up and play in the 2017 Alumni Soccer Game. We would appreciate it if you could re-live your story, October 6, at 4 pm at the Jaguar Park for an Alumni match. Roll-call will begin at 2 pm. We will hand out uniforms and give potential lineups at the time. We are looking to raise fund to support the Lady Jaguars Soccer Program. Following the Alumni Game, Southern University will take on Mississippi Valley State University, come out and support the Lady Jags. Visit www. gojagsports.com to register.
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Sun, Sep 17 vs. Nicholls State Jaguar Park | 1:00 PM For more information or to register, drop by the recreation center of your choice or visit brec.org.
Fri, Sep 22 Vs.Texas Southern Jaguar Park | 6:00 PM Sun, Sep 24 vs. Prairie View A&M Jaguar Park | 1:00 PM
On Saturday, September 9, the Lady Jags lagged behind the Mcneese State University Cowgirls, with a 0-4 game loss adding to their current 0-4, 2017 season record. Within the first ten minutes of the game, the Cowgirls came in with power by starting with sixteen attempts at the goal and successfully following through. Head women’s soccer coach, Jeremy Fontenot, says, “We worked on a new formation this week, so miscommunication was a problem we had.” The Lady Jags came back breaking through Cowgirl defense with sophomore, Sophia Zavala, and senior, Ayana Williams, to make two shots and one attempt at the goal but were unable to follow all the way through. By the second half, the Lady Jag defense began putting up a fight only allowing nine attempts at goal. Senior, Kendra Lewis, added six blocks from this game to her season total adding up to a career record of 159 saves. The Jags took a slight slip when a free kick was called against them leading up to the game ending score of 4-0 for The Cowgirls “Our biggest issue is trying to stay healthy and having our girls who are injured back to playing a full game.” said Fontenot. Coming back from this game loss will be put to the test when the Lady Jags take on Nicholls State University on September 17, a team that has already faced the Jaguar conference competitors. This will be the first time they meet this season. Hopefully with the hosting of three home games, a sort of advantage can improve the game play of the Lady Jags, Fontenot says, “…. Our girls are already prepared for those games right now…. we’re looking for a big turnout around these next three games, because we haven’t been at home,” Fontenot continued, “ I think we could match up to them and help prepare us for the next coming games.” The Lady Jags will be put to the test with conference games, starting September 22 and September 24, as they will face Texas Southern, Arkansas PineBluff and Prairie View A&M University.
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34 yards total in the first hald of play. Penalties were also a major factor, as the Jags got called for 4 penalites in the first half. Southern defense simply had a hard time defending the Golden Eagle’s rushing attack which rallied up 44 rushes for 197 yards. They allowed 316 total in the first half on top of having multple illegal substitution calls. The Jags had a total of 8 penalties costing them 68 yards. By the half USM was just getting warmed up as they scored 35 unanswered points. At the start of the second half, the enthusiasm of the defense sparked by holding the USM offense to just 10 more points. Unfortunatley, the offense still couldn’t find the rhythm. The pocket kept collapsing, and the Jags had to answer to the USM blitz packages. McDaniel showed alittle poise, but only could find his receivers either by under throwing them by five yards or over throwing them by 10. Trying to find an offensive spark, Coach Odums replaced McDaniel with freshman, Darquez Lee, who showed a little productivity, but it simply wasn’t enough to reach the endzone. Lee threw a 31 yard bomb
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to Jamar Washington, but USM challenged and the completion was reversed. USM also managed to sack the quarterback duo three times. At the end of the game the Jags left the field as the school with alot to contemplate going into next weeks game. This was the chance to prove that not only could they play a team outside of the SWAC and have a decent showing, but also to try and beat USM who has never lost to a SWAC team since the school was founded. Now the Jags will have that one “L” on the record sheets and the constant reminder of what they could have done differently. When asked how can the Jags improve for next week, senior running back Herbert Edwards, said, “We just have to get better, get back to the drawing board, and stay healthy.” Hopefully this loss can motivate the Jags to pick up the pace against UT-San Antonio next week in San Antonio, Texas at the Alamo Dome. Though this single defeat doesn’t define them as competitors, this should be Southern’s wake up call. SWAC play is right around the corner. Let’s Go Jaguars!
SEPTEMBER 18 “GO GREEK DAY” Union Courtyard @12pm A recreational event held in the Union Courtyard where students are able to engage with the music and service Greek organizations.
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“GREEK 101”
Ballroom @ 7pm
An Interactive Class on the ins and outs of Greek Life and Leadership. MANDATORY SU ATTIRE.
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“All About Business”
Ballroom @7pm
An Informative Session on Development, Resume Writing, Money Management, and Business Skills in conjunction with the Business Professional / Honor Societies and Fraternities. BUSINESS CASUAL ATTIRE.
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SEPTEMBER 21 “MEET THE GREEKS”
Ballroom @7pm
A Informative Session on the Rich and Cultural Histories of the Divine Nine Organizations and their achievements and plans for the future. Mandatory BUSINESS ATTIRE!
SEPTEMBER 22 “WORKSHOPS”
Ballroom @2:00PM
A Informative Session on the Rich and Cultural Histories of the Greek Organizations as well as the risk associated with unlawful acts and liability. MANDATORY
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Anthony Kenney, junior Mass Communications major, speaks during the Men’s Federation Meeting on Aug. 29, in Bethune Hall. (Donovan Pinkney/DIGEST)
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Members of SU Gospel Choir (SUGC) perform in the Royal Cotilion Ballroom during their Fall 2017 Gospel Choir Interest Meeting/Mini Concert on Tuesday, August 29. (Dante Thomas/DIGEST)
The Human Jukebox gathers in the stands prepping for halftime during the MEAC/SWAC Challenge on Sunday, September 3 in A.W. Mumford Stadium. (BRANDON TUCKER/DIGEST)
Senior running back Herbert Edwards is wrapped up by a defender during the Jaguars’ game against Southern Mississippi on Saturday, September 9 in M.M. Roberts Stadium. (JULIAN ALVAREZ)
Students cheer on the Jaguar football team during their match up against Southern Carolina State on Sunday, September 3 in A.W. Mumford Stadium (BRANDON TUCKER)
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Wednesday, September 20th-10:00 AM-3:00 PM (F.G. Clark Activity Center) While the college campus may be the perfect forum in which to exhibit your flair for the latest in fashion style, the career fair and interview is not the place to do so. With very few unusual exceptions, sandals, t-shirts, jeans and sweatshirts are out. Dress shoes and business suits are still in. Neckties are still a fact of life in interviewing. Even though many companies have relaxed the internal company dress code, interviews still follow the conservative standard. Unfortunately, most college grads are not prepared for interview fashion and dress codes. They feel they can “get by” with what is already in their wardrobe. Dress for the world outside college is quite different from the campus scene. Remember that stylish is not conservative. You should be doing the talking, not your clothes. This is not to say that you need to go out and buy a whole new wardrobe. Go for quality over quantity. One or two well-chosen business suits will serve you all the way to the first day on the job and beyond. Then, when you are making some money (and have a chance to see what the standard “uniform” is for the company), you can begin to round out your wardrobe. For now, no one will fault you for wearing the same sharp outfit each time you interview. If you desire some variety within a limited budget, you might consider varying your shirt/blouse/tie/accessories as a simple way to change your look without breaking your wallet. For those of you who need a quick review of the basics, follow these guidelines for the upcoming career fair and successful interview dress:
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• Conservative two-piece business suit (solid dark blue, black, or grey is best) • Conservative long-sleeved shirt/blouse (white is best) • Clean, polished conservative shoes • Well-groomed hairstyle • Clean, trimmed fingernails • Minimal cologne or perfume • No gum, candy or cigarettes • Light briefcase or portfolio case • No visible body piercing (nose rings, eyebrow rings, etc.)
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• Necktie should have a conservative pattern • Dark shoes (black lace-ups are best) and Dark socks • Get a haircut; short hair always fares best in interviews • No wild beards or hair styles • If you must have a mustache, make sure it is neat and trimmed • No rings other than wedding ring or college ring • No earrings (if you normally wear one, take it out)
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• Always wear a suit with a jacket; no dresses • Shoes with conservative heels • Conservative hosiery at or near skin color (and no runs!) • No purses, small or large; carry a light briefcase or portfolio instead • If you wear nail polish (not required), use clear or a conservative color • Minimal use of makeup (it should not be too noticeable) • No more than one ring on each hand • One set of earrings only
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BY KONNER JOHNSON
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Look out guys! There is a new female rapper on the rise and you know her as Cardi B. From the looks of it, Cardi B has been one of the most talked about people coming into the music industry this year. She started out making funny videos on Instagram, moved on to star in VH1’s hit show “Love and Hip Hop: New York,” to having the No. 3 song on the Billboard Hot 100. Cardi has become rap’s highest charted woman since Nicki Minaj’s “Anaconda” in 2014. Since the beginning of her fame, she was a personality who knew how to create moments that kept fans hooked. She has turned viral “Love & Hip Hop” scenes into famous GIFs, originated common colloquialisms, and more. Doing these things allowed for Cardi B to score her first major hit. After she left VH1 and signed to Atlantic Records, she released her debut single “Bodak
Yellow” in June 2017. The track’s name is a reference to the Florida rapper Kodak Black, borrowing the distinctive cadences he used on his minor hit “No Flockin.” Unlike so many other social media celebrities whose musical endeavors came and went, Cardi just has it naturally. Swaggering and bold, she joins a proud lineage of New York rappers alongside Nicki Minaj and Remy Ma. The song even has its own Spanish remix which compliments her Trinidadian and Dominican roots. Cardi is not only making big hits in the studio, but she is becoming an inspirational influence. Cardi is never afraid to say what she feels, and uses her Instagram profile as a platform to speak out for her ‘everywoman’ brand of feminism. This is a vision of women’s empowerment where her stripper beginnings don’t disqualify
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her from being a great role model. “Got a bag and fixed my teeth,” she raps on “Bodak Yellow”, a reference to her oncesignature crooked smile that she later straightened after becoming more successful. This kind of song would normally be for men like Drake or A$AP Rocky who’ve closed regional gaps with their southern influence. The song started out as No. 78 on the charts and has since jumped 70 spots in less than t w o months, largely credited to a deftly
executed media blitz. Just a week after “Bodak Yellow,” Cardi featured on the cover of The Fader and spent all of July keeping up appearances at clubs. In early August, with “Bodak Yellow” clogging New York radio airwaves, Drake affirmed her international reach by bringing her out to perform the song at his annual OVO Fest in Toronto. Everyone knew at that moment she just got his highest stamp of approval. The rap trio Migos also let Cardi take over their stage at a separate Toronto festival around the same time. Cardi B has done so much this year already, and people can’t wait for what’s to come from her next. Stay tuned for more Cardi B news.
Spelman Now Admits The Brain Food Transgender Women in Lecture Series: Dillard welcomes Issa Fall 2018 Rae BY PATRICIA FOSTER
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As of Tuesday, September 5, 2017, Spelman President Mary Schmidt, Campbell sent a letter to the students announcing the Historically Black College for women updated their admission policy to admitting transgender women starting in the Fall 2018. Last year Spelman’s president announced they are considering admitting transgender women. Campbell assembled a task force to get recommendations on possibly updating the school policy to begin accepting transgender students. Transgender describes a person that identifies themselves as a gender other than what they were assigned at birth. Campbell explained the shift of the policy in the letter stating “Spelman College, a Historically Black College whose mission is to serve highachieving black women will consider for admission women students including students who consistently live and selfidentify as women, regardless of their gender assignment at birth. If a woman is admitted and transitions to male while a student at Spelman, the college will permit that student to continue to matriculate through and graduate from Spelman.”
The letter went on pointing out that the school is still about sisterhood stating, “In adopting this admissions policy, Spelman continues its fervent belief in the power of the Spelman Sisterhood. Students who choose Spelman come to our campus prepared to participate in a women’s college that is academically and intellectually rigorous, and affirms its core mission as the education and development of high-achieving Black women.” The letter also went on to answer frequently asked questions mainly addressing concerns about housing arrangements and noting that transgender males will not be admitted into Spelman. Many black women among the LGBT community rejoiced at the policy change at Spelman over the school’s Facebook page. Most positive comments coming from Spelman’s Alumni and students themselves; however, not all people agreed with the fact the Spelman will accept men who identify as women but won’t accept women who identify as male. The Atlanta based school isn’t the only all-female college to accept transgender women. In August 2014, Mills College became the first female college to admit See SPELMAN page 9
BY MORGAN BECNEL-ADAMS SOUTHERN DIGEST - A&E EDITOR
The biography of Dillard University’s President’s lecture series states, “... But a University should want to feed minds, so this series serves “Brain food,” hence, the name. Brain Food is intellectual sustenance; it’s information that feeds intellectual craving.” The ‘Brain Food Lecture Series’ is said to be a vital part of the rich history of Dillard University. Dillard’s first official president, Mr. William Stuart Nelson, established the lecture series. When it launched in the 1930s, Nelson called it “The Aesthetic Spirit of Dillard.” The lecture series was geared toward building a closer relationship between the community and the students. It was also designed to elevate the awareness of the university throughout the nation. In the 1950s, Albert Dent organized the ‘Edwin R. Embree Memorial Lecture Series,’ to help his students achieve a higher sense of social and personal values within their learning and thinking. His guests included; Jackie Robinson, Thurgood Marshall, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Mary McLeod Bethune and Eleanor Roosevelt. Following suit, Mr. Broadus Butler
Writer, Producer, Director, and Actress Issa Rae speaks at Dillard University on Thursday, September 7. during their “Brain Food Lecture Series” (Morgan Becnel-Adams/DIGEST)
succeeded Dent, establishing what was called ‘The Scholars and Statesmen Lecture Series’ during the latter portion of the 1960s.
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Is Joel Osteen Really a Man of God? BY KONNER JOHNSON
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Pastor Joel Osteen received backlash and criticism after being accused of not wanting to open Lakewood Church, the mega church located in Houston, Texas for Hurricane Harvey victims earlier this week. Osteen released a statement explaining his reason on social media. “Dear Houstonians, Lakewood Church is inaccessible due to severe flooding. We want to help make sure you are safe. Please see the list below for safe shelters around our city, and please share this with those in need.” When the statement was released, people were not satisfied with Osteen’s words and Twitter was in an uproar. Twitter users were saying things like, “Joel Osteen is not a real preacher,” or, “How is a man of God not going to help people during this storm?” Mass communications professor, Dr. Braima at Southern University, had a few words when asked about what his first reaction was to this news. “A man of God should have been the first in line to help the community under stress and he closed the door for so long until people started talking, it’s a shame.” Many people made it evident that they felt the same way and also wondered how a church that seats more than 16,000 people couldn’t be open for the many victims that needed shelter. A day later, Lakewood Church’s blog posted another statement after getting a lot of backlash. “We do not yet know all the ways we can help.” Osteen also took it upon himself to make a comment
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on his twitter account saying “We have never closed our doors. We will continue to be a distribution center for those in need.” Later in the week, Lakewood eventually opened up their doors for people in need and released yet another statement on social media stating, “We are prepared to shelter people once the cities and county shelters reach capacity. Victoria and I care deeply about our fellow Houstonians. Lakewood’s doors are open and we are receiving anyone who needs shelter.” Mass communications senior,
Desmond Dickerson, expressed how he felt when asked how Osteen could’ve handled the situation differently. Dickerson stated, “If he has any misgivings about opening the church up he should’ve gone out to shelters, gotten supplies and sent them out to other shelters so they can get to the people in need.” Even though the church is currently open to victims, Osteen still received backlash because people on social media were not buying his act. Mass communications junior, Krista Tolbert, made a few comments when ISSA RAE from page 8
The purpose of this particular lecture series was to align the student body with the distinguished people within the community who embodied excellence. “…[And] just as many Americans suffer from obesity, diabetes, and high blood pressure due to poor diets, our intellectual diets are deficient, making us mentally malnourished and academically anemic. This series hopes to ensure this community has the proper intellectual diet to remain healthy and happy.” Walter M. Kimbrough currently serves as the 7th president of Dillard University. The “Hip-Hop Pres.” has gained many accolades overtime. He is a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated and is also the author of ‘Black Greek 101: The Culture, Customs, and Challenges of Black Fraternities and Sororities.’ Kimbrough was also mentioned in a 2010 issue of ‘Ebony Magazine’s Power 100 list of the doers
and influencers in the African-American community.’ His initiatives for Dillard are similar to those aforementioned. A few of those objectives are as follows; Define and implement a unique Dillard undergraduate experience, improve career readiness of students, increase alumni engagement, and also to identify and document key traditions of the Dillard University. Dillard University and President Kimbrough welcomed a woman of many hats, Issa Rae to speak during their historic lecture series. Rae is a well-known writer, producer, actress, and director. She is known for her most successful production ‘Insecure’ along with her first hit web series, “Awkward Black Girl.” During the lecture, Kimbrough interviewed Rae based on her upbringing, collegiate life, the current nature of her career, and what’s next on her list of things to do. Issa reminisced about her
previous failures with her web series’ and how she is both a procrastinator and impatient. She mentioned that when she was a 19 year-old Stanford student, the Los Angeles native would often say that she was going to get an Oscar. She stated that she was competing where she didn’t compare because she hadn’t done anything to either deserve, or receive an Oscar. Of the three web series’ that Issa created, “Awkward Black Girl” put her on the map. Now the Stanford Graduate has a hit series on HBO entitled “Insecure” which will be returning next year for it’s 3rd season. Following the discussion, Kimbrough would open up the floodgate to the audience for a Q&A segment. “A Kenyan Proverb says it best: A wise man fills his brains before emptying his mouth. Brain Food aims to fill brains before mouths are emptied.”
asked how does it make other big churches in Houston, Texas look. “There’s three sides to every story and there are other big churches, but since he’s well known he should’ve done things differently.” Entertainer Tyler Perry donated $250,000 to Osteen to contribute to the victims that are seeking shelter at Lakewood Church. Lakewood is still housing those in need and that are homeless in Houston.
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transgender women. Since then at least nine other female colleges have changed their policies to welcome transgender women. In 2015, Wellesley, Smith, Bryn Mawr and Bernard colleges have changed their policies. This Fall Wellesley welcomed its very first transgender student named, Ninotska Love. Mount Holyoke College, a women’s college located in western Massachusetts, and also the second college to admit transgender women, is the only all-female college to accept both transgender men and women. Not all single sex schools have followed suit with changing their admissions policy to suit transgenders. Hollins University, an all-female college in Virginia, stated they’ll only accept trans women if they have legal and surgical documentation of them transitioning from male to female. As one of the oldest predominantly female HBCUs, this change has been noted as historical. Spelman will start admitting transgender women into the University next fall for the 2018-2019 school year.
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Hottie Tottie BY NAJERI EVANS
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“Excuse me ladies of Totty Hall…” Yeah, yeah, we know, there is NO male visitation. We, the ladies of Totty Hall, want to be able to get our freak on whenever, and wherever we want. I mean this is college, and last time I checked, I left my parents at home for a reason. No, we are not a month into school yet, but who cares? I’m trying get my “Love Jones” on. I know y’all have seen Love and Basketball. I want that #HBCU love, and Quincy never would’ve married Monica if they weren’t allowed to play strip basketball in his dorm room because of visitation! I paid for visitation to start whenever I get ready, and I’m ready when the football player across the cafe asks me for my phone number. If I got him covered on the weekend, or if that’s my main
meal, don’t worry about what I’m doing. I’m just doin’ me, clearly better than you doin’ you. So for the R.A.’s, leave me alone! Y’all like to put me on blast over those patchy intercoms, when you know he’s staying right where I tell him to. Why can’t y’all just pretend you don’t see him sneaking on the elevator at 11:58 pm, two minutes before you get to leave, anyways?
Look, with all due disrespect, I’m grown. I’m not breaking any laws, I’m not hurting anybody, so what’s really the problem? I don’t know if y’all are hating or what, but don’t worry girl; I can tell him to bring a friend if you’re feeling hurt. Like, “Excuse me ladies of Totty Hall, to the young man in the blue Nike shorts, and the black sweatshirt, SUPD is waiting for you downstairs, and to the young
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lady escorting him, you will be fined $600.” And to my nosey roommate and suitemates, don’t act like you don’t know a sock on the door when you see one! No, Chris Brown, I need some privacy. Matter of fact, where are the co-ed dorms at? I need a coed dorm, or… y’all could stop trippin’ over this no visitation thing.
Same Old, Same Old: New Room Same Stuff BY DEVON FEDERICK
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My name is Devon Fedrick, and I am a junior, Mass Communications major here at Southern University. Unlike most of my friends who seemed to move from dorm to dorm with every new semester, I spent my first two years in the same dorm. Grandison Hall was the first place I laid my head after my long drive from my home in Chicago, Illinois. It wasn’t the best of living conditions, and because it was technically the dorm for the football team, many of its occupants were football players. I had no problem with Grandison Hall from that perspective, However, what bothered me the most was the furniture. Big, clunky, old, wooden pieces of furniture that turned what could have been a nicely spaced room into a jungle gym. I hated it so much because it seemed to take away any options of interior decorations. I have always been one to constantly rearrange my bed room every so often, and not having the artistic freedom to rearrange drove me crazy at times. It didn’t help that my roommate at the time had already set the room up to his liking prior to my arrival to campus. In reality, I had no say in the placement of my furniture, which had been placed alongside his in the middle of the room creating a huge wall of separation. Many days I wouldn’t even know if he was in the room or not, and the wall he created with our massive furniture left us both with little space. I spent many nights watching Netflix crammed between my bed and desk. The only good piece of furniture in the room was my bed which was one of the newer ones that allows
you to rise and lower the frame at will. Unfortunately, when I returned to Grandison Hall for my second semester, that bed had been stolen and replaced with a regular, none-adjustable, nonefun, typical bed. Now I know it sounds like I’m just ranting right now, and it’s true. That’s my job as commentator. No, really, it’s in the fine print. Anyway, the point that I’m getting to is that, after four semesters in the “G”, as we called it, it was time to go. As last school year slowly came to an end, I made sure to complete and submit my housing application weeks
in advance to assure that my request to move to Boley Hall would be honored. I was so excited to finally leave the ‘”G” and move to the back of campus where all of my friends who had long decided to move would welcome me with open arms. Okay maybe that was a bit exaggerated but the point is I had a fresh start, and more immortally, a fresh room with fresh furniture. However, to my surprise when I returned to campus this semester I quickly heard that Grandison Hall had been newly refurbished. Just my luck, right? Four semesters with the same
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sucky furniture but the second I move out the entire hall gets new furniture. But whatever, I was now a resident of Boley, and I would have new furniture regardless. At least that’s what I thought. However, when checked in and made my way to my NEW room, I was shocked as I stood in the doorway looking in at my NEW room, which had been newly refurbished with the same old furniture that I said goodbye to as I exited Grandison for the last time.
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