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SUS Board of Supervisors Meet to Discuss New Initiatives, Campus Repairs and Permanent Positions

BY JACQUELINE MORGAN

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On Friday, September 22, the Southern University System (SUS) Board of Supervisors met in the Board Room of the J.S. Clark Administration Building.

After invocation, the Southern University Law School (SULC) gave a special presentation to announce the latest law and technology initiatives that will be taking place soon.

The announcement included plans for a new application, “Hello Officer”, designed to equip citizens with knowledge about encountering law enforcement.

Ashley Freeman, a third year, full-time SULC student of Lake Charles approves of these initiatives saying, “I think it’s very important in the 21st century to combine technology with law to educate

citizens about their legal rights and to make the legal process affluent.”

The SULC representatives also announced that the SULC will be using this new application to compete in the Bayou Classic BizTech Challenge for a chance to win $10,000.

The BizTech challenge gives students the chance to design technology that solves a problem in the marketplace, and create a successful business model around that technology.

“If the SULC wins the challenge,” Freeman says, “I would like to see SULC use the $10,000 to increase the technology presence that is available to students.”

Moving along in the agenda, the facilities committee opened the floor for public comments regarding any SUS facilities. A student, Jamar Myers-

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Montgomery approached the podium to address the water and air quality in the dormitories. Montgomery stated that the air near the dormitories has a “sweet smell indicative of pollution.”

Board Member, Attorney. Tony Clayton addressed the room, “To allay the students’ concern, I think that when the water smells like that, isn’t it hydrogen sulfate that [they] put in the water?”

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Eli Guillory, the SUS Director of Facilities Planning, addressed Clayton stating, “In the past when the students are not here, we’ve had some problems with the water not being circulated and it becomes dormant, but the water is not polluted.”

The facilities committee went on to See BOARD MEETING page 3

Governor gives $10 Million to Revamp Campus infrastructure

BY JAMES EAGLIN, JR.

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Governor Jon Bel Edwards reaffirmed his commitment to Southern University and A&M College last Wednesday, making an announcement to pledge $10 million towards fixing damaged campus roads due to erosion and failed drainage structures. The damage was brought to his attention in June as he toured the campus.

“In terms of natural beauty, Southern is unrivaled as a college campus in Louisiana,” Gov. Edwards pointed out to a packed crowd, “but [with that] presents unique challenges.”

Eight photographs stood behind him as he spoke under a tent across from T.T. Allain Hall.

The images showed noticeable examples from the effects of the damages.

Evidence of water damage became apparent in 2014.

The aftermath of last year’s severe flooding and previous temporary fixes did not help the situation. Edwards stressed that a permanent solution will finally be in place by the end of construction. He

also made clear that “funding for the project will go to the highest priority of any college campus in the state of Louisiana.” $7.5 million of the cost for the project will come directly through the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, operated by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

The other 25 percent will come from a joint effort of matched funds by the university, City of Baton Rouge, the Board of Regents, and Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD). The DOTD will also oversee the project through its completion. No official timetable was given pertaining to the start or finish of the project.

Edwards says this move will benefit the university in terms of both safety and recruitment. “Now I know it says Agricultural, he joked, “but you shouldn’t have to drive through a pasture in order to get to the dormitories.”

Graduate law student, Jared Bordere, feels as if the current rate of construction is slow, but the new project to improve the campus as a whole is still necessary.

“First impressions are everything,” he

Governor John Bel Edwards speaks with SU System President-Chancellor Dr. Ray Belton during his visit to the Southern University Baton Rouge campus on Thursday, May 25, 2017 to gain a greater perspective of the University’s critical capital outlay needs.

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said, “It’s about time the areas around [Southern] are being addressed.”

Bordere uses the eroding bridge to commute five to six days out of the week. Administrative Assistant in the Department of Humanities and Interdisciplinary Studies Gail Rosemond

does not use the bridge as often.

However, she has received reports in the past of students complaining of dust and mud. “Construction is a good thing…we have to tear down to build up,” she points out, “but also consider the students.”

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JAGUAR SOCCER The Lady Jags will hit the road to face UAPB this Friday, September 29 in Pine Bluff, Ark. Kick off is set for 3PM. The Lady Jags will also travel to Grambling State on Sunday, October 1 to face the Lady Tigers. Kick-off is a 1PM. JAGUAR VOLLEYBALL The Lady Jags will hit the road to face UAPB this Friday, September 29 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. Kick off is set for 3 PM. The Lady Jaguars will return home on Sunday, October 1 to face the Prairie View Panthers in Seymour Gym. Game starts at 5PM. COMBINED CROSS COUNTRY The Jaguars will travel to McNeese State in Lake Charles, LA on Saturday, September 30, Location: TBA.

CALLING THE BEST AND THE BRIGHTEST BECOME A PART OF THE SU QUIZ BOWL TEAM The local Honda National Quiz Bowl Competition will be held on Wednesday, September 27 at 6PM in P.B.S. Pinchback Auditorium. Please sign-up for the competition in Room #103 at the Dolores Spikes Honors College before Tuesday, September 26 at 5PM. Prizes will be given to participants.

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QUESTION:Is the violence in the black community influenced by the violence in music or a result of the violence already present?

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NURSING FRESHMAN BATON ROUGE “Some people are influenced by others and what they see people doing already, but some JOHNESE people are simple minded and do stuff because of what they hear in the music.”

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A NIGHT AT THE OSCARS Join the ladies of the Alpha Tau chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. for “A Night at the Oscars” on Friday, September 29 at 7 p.m. at the MLK Catholic Center. To purchase tickets, contact the chapter via Instagram @SUBR Deltas

“ Violence in the black community is brought on from past experiences, HAMILTON family history, and a certain stigma today in our youth. Music has always been an escape for black youth, but you cannot solely blame violence on music. Violence comes from anger and hate. Those emotions come from a suppressed individual who finds their release in violence. “

2017 JAGUAR YEARBOOK AVAILABLE NEXT WEEK! Yearbooks will be distributed at the Homecoming Pep Rally.

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.

If you would like to participate in the celebration as a speaker or guest lecturer for current students or know someone who would be a great addition, please contact the chairs ASAP as speakers are being finalized in the upcoming weeks. A full agenda and registration website will be available soon.

HEALTH BENEFITS FAIR The Human Resources Department will host its Annual Benefits Fair and Open Enrollment period on October 11, 2017 from 9:00 AM-4:00 PM in Smith Brown Memorial Royal Cotillion Ballroom.

RA’LISA SMITH AGRICULTURE SOPHOMORE ALEXANDRIA, LA “All violence stems from the perpetrated system of white SMITH supremacy. White supremacy made sure to turn blacks against each other through tactics of divide and conquer.”

PAIZLEY ARMSTRONG ENGLISH JUNIOR BEAUMONT, TX

“I believe the violence in the black community stems from the violence ARMSTRONG already present because people of color are naturally known for being “wild” and “ratchet”. I believe the violence amongst the black community can be reduced if more of us decided to uplift instead of tearing each other down.”

JOSEPH BOYKINS BIOLOGY BATON ROUGE SENIOR

“Violence in the black community is influenced by the lack of positive male BOYKINS figures in the black household and is HEIGHTENED by what is portrayed to be acceptable by the lyrics of artists who really don’t have a better message in their music. Correct the priorities of our people, you’ll correct the standard of living amongst our communities.”

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Southern Selects Vendor to Head Medical Marijuana Program

BY CALEB PENN

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Southern University has officially selected Lafayette based Advanced Biomedics, LLC as the University’s medical marijuana cultivation and production facility operator.

The University’s Board of Supervisors voted for the decision during a board meeting on September 22, 2017.

“Today the board has voted to affirm the work invested by the Ag Center and the Medical Marijuana Review Committee to select a vendor for our historic medical marijuana initiative. We are excited about the opportunity to enter into this venture that has the potential to bring health benefits to improve lives and also to build into a successful enterprise for Southern University,” said Chair of the SU Board of Supervisors, Ann A. Smith.

Advanced Biomedics, LLC will produce pharmaceutical grade medicines from marijuana plants, under Southern University’s license, for patients suffering from Cancer, HIV/

AIDS, Cachexia or Wasting Syndrome, Seizure disorders, Epilepsy, Spasticity, Crohn’s Disease, Muscular Dystrophy and Multiple Sclerosis.

“This is a great day for Southern University and HBCUs across the country,” said Chancellor-Dean of the Southern University Ag Center and College of Agriculture, Dr. Bobby R. Phills.

This all comes after a 2015 medical law passed by Gov. John Bell Edwards offering to make Southern University Agricultural & Mechanical College & Louisiana State University the only place in Louisiana to legally begin the production of medical marijuana.

LSU selected a vendor a few weeks ago by the name of GB Sciences to grow for and is currently working on contract negotiations according to the school newspaper, The Daily Reveille.

Before Southern starts the process of production of marijuana, the school has devoted their efforts to better

educating the public for a thorough understanding of the process and to disband any rumors of how the plant will be researched, cultivated and dispersed.

“Dispelling these myths, telling people what this stuff would actually be used for, and letting them know that we’re serious about this, that it’ll be restricted in how we use it, I think will make the community feel a little bit better,” says Dr. Rani Whitfield of Southern University.

A new Senate Bill, 271 - Act 96

by Senator Mills gave Southern University’s Agricultural Research Center and the LSU’s Agricultural Center the right to first refuse to be licensed for medical marijuana in the state of Louisiana. This law required both Ag Centers to make the

determination of whether it would exercise the right to refuse the bill before September 1, 2016.

Since then, Southern University Agricultural Research Center and LSU’s Agricultural Center has submitted a written letter of intent to the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry on August 23, 2016 to opt in as a producer of medical marijuana.

SU’s System Foundation will now begin to contract a third party, to help finance and implement this operation. This third party financer would then help the university pay for the hiring of qualified personnel, facility construction, cultivation, extraction, processing, quality assurance and quality control, formulation, distribution and

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transportation.

According to Southern University’s Agricultural Department, the production of medical marijuana at SUBR would generate much needed revenue to assist in sustainment of operations and existing programs.

Southern University’s Agricultural Center now has plans to construct a high level, secured indoor facility to perform all functions of the operation as required by state law.

The production of medical marijuana will be by a licensed facility only, and could be a temporary venture depending on the results is only permitted until the date of January 1, 2020.

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address long-standing concerns about the renovations amongst the system campuses.

In 2014, Southern University settled a lawsuit filed against the school for failure to accommodate disabled students. The settlement entails 34 physical upgrades that must be made on campus through 2019.

Updates include projected roofing projects in the works for four buildings, mechanical repairs for four buildings, 80 percent completion of the Southern University Museum of Art, and the announcement that the fire alarm system in the John B. Cade Library will be fixed, in addition to the elevators by November 2017.

According to the Finance Committee, the Department of Education recently awarded Southern University $5 million that was disbursed to support accreditation efforts across campus.

Interim Executive Vice President and Provost, Dr. Luria Young, emphasized, “It was decided in fairness to all entities across this campus, because our accreditation spreads across the campus, not just in Nursing, Business, and Engineering.”

As the search for a permanent Executive Vice President and Provost continues, the Board members are preparing to spend as much as $35,000 to assemble a search committee.

The search committee will be, “... representative of what we did when we appointed the previous Executive Vice President,” according to Dr. Ray Belton, SUS President-Chancellor.

This means that the committee will include a mixture of student representatives, alumni, and a distinguished SUS professor.

Candidates will be presented to the

Board for selection.

In 2015, lawmakers agreed to a framework for dispensing medical marijuana, but will only allow Southern University, along with LSU, to grow the product.

Friday, the board selected a vendor to run the medical marijuana program for the university.

Prior to making a selection the d vendors, Advanced Biomedics,y Southern Roots, and Med Louisiana,wnie were given the opportunity to elaborate about using Louisiana-based resources.

After three brief presentations, the board selected Advanced Biomedics, of Lafayette, LA, as the vendor for the program.

“We come here with a ton of experience, and we look to make a lasting impact on this community and really become a part of the Southern community,” said Eugene Monroe, a retired tackle for the Baltimore Ravens and Advanced Biomedics representative.

Monroe will be heading community outreach for the program.

When asked about expectations for the program, Research Scientist at the Agricultural Center, Dr. Janana Snowden, said, “The number one expectation is to produce quality medicine for Louisiana residents.”

The next BOS meeting will be held on October 20 at 9 a.m. on the second floor of the J.S. Clark Administration Building.

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Braves Outlast Jaguars in SWAC

Southern takes first conference loss of the season, Howard back at the Helm

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BY ARAINA AKINS

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This weekend the Southern University Jaguars faced off against the Alcorn Braves in Lorman, Mississippi.

This was Southern’s first game of their inter conference play and the Jags were hoping that starting Quarterback (QB) Austin Howard would be playing at a level similar to the beginning of the season before suffering a knee injury that took him out of play for two weeks.

When asked about his awaited return to college football, Howard responded, “It feels great to be back out there with my boys. I can’t explain it. It’s what I’ve been doing since I was small. I feel good.

I feel great.”

This was Southern’s chance to shake off the last few weeks after a couple of hard losses against The University of San Antonio (UTSA) and The University of Southern Mississippi (USM), where both of those teams scored a combined total of 96 points and they only scored only one offensive touchdown.

The stands were packed with both blue and gold and purple and gold. This was also Alcorn’s 25th anniversary of

their stadium opening up in 1992. The Stadium had 23,738 fans waiting to watch these Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) rivals battle for supremacy.

The first drive for Southern started off with 12 plays and a gain of 54 yards.

This resulted in Southern Kicker Curtlan Johnson kicking a field goal from the 35-yard line. Alcorn then responded with a field goal of their own from the 39-yard line. That was the only scoring in the first quarter. Southern’s defensive cornerback, Danny Johnson, made a spectacular one handed interception 10 minutes into the game, which was Alcorn’s first turnover of the game.

At the beginning of the second quarter the Jags broke off for a 23 yard rushing touchdown courtesy of running back Devon Benn. This gave the Jags a small lead of seven after the extra point attempt.

Two minutes later, Southern fired back with another rushing touchdown by Benn. After Southern’s short series of scoring, Alcorn’s QB, De’Lance Turner, made a 17-yard pass to receive Lenorris Footman, which allowed Alcorn to start abusing the run game. After the passing touchdown from Alcorn, Southern fired back with a passing touchdown

Women’s Soccer Continues to Struggle

BY JULIAN ALVAREZ

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The Southern University Jaguars faced multiple defeats (0-2) this weekend.

Their first match up was a loss against the Texas Southern Tigers (0-2) on last Friday, at Southern University’s own Jaguar Park. This was Southern’s soccer team’s sixth loss of the season with Texas Southern being the first game in the conference.

Southern started the first half with impeccable defense against Texas Southern. The head coach of Southern’s soccer team, Jeremy Fontenot, said “we played “a strong first half”, this is exactly the case where Texas Southern and Southern were in constant battle with ball possession switching every ten seconds. Southern was not able to keep up the consistency for the whole game.

Coach Fontenot says that at “the end of the day the ones that had more hustle wins the game.”

Which brings us to the second half; the first ten minutes. Southern fought to get the ball away from the net, but their struggles were in vain. TXSU player, Brianna Norwood, scored the first goal after one of her teammates hit the crossbar of the net, gaining a 1-point lead (0-1). In the fight to earn the first point of the second half TXSU player, Niyah Sanders, became injured and referees immediately stopped the game. This created an even game setting after Southern’s own, Abby Farias, went down. The game continued for three

more possessions until it was stopped by referees. One soccer player says that attacking the goal may have made a difference in the outcome of this game.

Senior player, Jessica Persico says that the team “Could’ve taken more shots.”

Southern took five shots in total. Two of the shots were denied by Texas Southern defense, two were shots saved by Texas Southern goalie Tamryn Syron, and Southern’s last shot attempt was off target. TSU attempted eleven shots total.

Texas scored goals out of 11 attempted two. Southern’s goalie, Kendra Lewis, was able to stop only six shot attempts from Texas Southern. Two of the other shot attempts were off target, and the last attempt hit the goal post. The second time Texas scored was from a corner kick by Alisa Holloway ending the game at (0-2).

Their second loss came from a hard fought battle against the Prairie View Panthers On Sunday. Southern lost this game, with a score of zero to Prairie Views five. While the game was played vigorously on both ends, Southern University received three yellow cards in total. After suffering so many losses, including their first conference game of the season last Friday at Jaguar Park, Southern’s soccer players were a little more than disgruntled and it showed on the field. Head Coach Jeremy Fontenot said, “I don’t think as a team we are disciplined.”

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of their own, but this time for 48 yards first half was from Alcorn Kicker Corey from Dennis Craig. Alcorn later used McCullough but it still wasn’t enough, the running game to score their second Southern held the lead 24 to Alcorn’s 20 touchdown for 28 yards from ,running back, P.J Simmons. The last score of the See OUTLAST page 3

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Racism: America’s Pastime

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BY JAMES EAGLIN, JR.

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There seems to be no better feeling compared to a black family coming on an episode of Family Feud. As a viewer, the answers the family gives aren’t as important as their sheer presence on the television screen. When two black families are on, nobody leaves their seats for that 30 minute time period. Viewers may be torn over which side to root for, but satisfied to witness other black people succeed. That same pride should crossover to baseball.

As October approaches, Major League Baseball is preparing for postseason competition. In doing so, history may have a chance of repeating itself. In 2016, for the first time ever in professional baseball, two black managers, otherwise known as the head coaches, faced off in a playoff series: Dusty Baker of the Washington Nationals and Dave Roberts of the Los Angeles Dodgers. This series ended a drought that lasted over a century. With both teams guaranteed a spot in the National League playoffs, it is only a matter of time before both teams could be going head-to-head again.

An article on ESPN’s, The Undefeated, details that Baker and Roberts currently serve as the only two black managers in the sport. In an era where baseball is noticeably less impactful in the black community, this could be the momentum needed to bring in more attention. The viewer may be torn as to which side to root for, but satisfied to witness other black people succeeding.

Baseball’s problem goes beyond attracting black audiences.

The Los Angeles Times cited in a May article that Opening Day 2017 featured 62 black athletes across 30 professional clubs.

To put this into perspective, each club is permitted to have a maximum 40-man roster, meaning that there are 1,200 players in the Major Leagues at any given time.

The recent uptick in racial tensions has not made it any easier for the isolated 62. On September 14, ESPN reported an incident where a group displayed a large sign reading “Racism is as American as Baseball” during a game at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. The sign was displayed over the notorious ‘Green Monster’ one of the most iconic structures of baseball. Earlier this season, an outfielder for the Baltimore Orioles was subjected to racial slurs from the crowd, with no immediate disciplinary action given.

In order to change the narrative for the future, commissioner Rob Manfred will need to do a better job of creating opportunities for black involvement. In today’s urban communities, there are higher chances of football fields and basketball courts on playgrounds compared to baseball diamonds. Building places for youth to become exposed to the game is the first step.

Another strategy is giving the black athletes a platform to express themselves and pitch the prospect of baseball to the neighborhoods they grew up in. Many people are unaware of how lucrative a career in baseball could be. It has the global presence of basketball, combined with the passionate fans of American football. You may be torn as to which side to root for, but encouraged to witness those 62 players and 2 managers succeeding.

Junior Midfielder, Abby Farias, tries to keep control of the ball over a Texas Southern (TSU) Defender on Sunday, September 24 at Jaguar Park. (Rocelyn Hamilton/DIGEST)

but that did not put scores on the board. Not all is lost considering that the jags are facing nine more conference games in the future.

The coach has high hopes for the team as he said Southern’s soccer team “still has a chance to turn things around, we just have to get back to work”. Within thirteen minutes of the first half of the game Prairie View’s Alexis Mack scores the first point assisted

by Alex Fields giving Prairie View a one point lead.

Almost two minutes later, Prairie view adds a point on the scoreboard by another panther, Danielle Vargas, assisted by, Alexis Mack, giving the opponents a two point lead. After the second point scored by Prairie View, Southern’s defense became tighter. There were three more shot attempts

by PVAMU players, but all attempts were saved by Southern’s goalie, Kendra Lewis.

In the first half, Southern took a total of only two shots.

Going back to the first conference game, one player stated that the problem was not

enough shots were taken. The game plan for the next two games at Arkansas Pine Bluff and Grambling respectively is focused on athleticism. To bring home a win, coach Fontenot’s plan for the player is “fitness and being disciplined.” In the second half, Prairie View was able to put three more points on the board.

The third goal of the game came from Prairie View’s Mila Bustos. Southern player, Jessica Guiterrez, was the last player to attempt to score, but the ball was saved

by Prairie View keeper, Clarissa Ledesma.

Prairie View score again off of a free kick.

By the end of the second half, Prairie View ended up with five to Southern’s zero.

Southern’s coaches, players, and staff have high hopes in defeating Arkansas Pine Bluff and Grambling state this weekend at home on Friday 29 and Sunday October 1.

Let’s hope that the Jags can turn their losing streak around.

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After the break, Southern, came out the locker room overly confident with their small lead over Alcorn State. Alcorn made two back to back rushing touchdowns, the first for 52 yards from the quarterback De’Lance Turner and another touchdown for 11 yards from runningback P.J Simmons. Alcorn, after scoring the two back-to-back rushing touchdowns fired a 14yard bomb to Marquis Warford.

Southern had no offensive pressure in the 3rd quarter, but the defense scooped up a 19yard fumble recovery for a quick 19-yard touchdown from Aaron Tiller. Unfortunately, Wide Receiver, Randell Menard’s season came to an end with a broken leg.

When Coach Odums was asked about this injury, he said, “It’s an unfortunate injury for him, but that comes with the game. We’re going to miss him.

He’s one of those seniors that’s been a mainstay in the program for a while. We wish him a speedy recovery.”

Southern’s offense could not be found in the fourth quarter.

But the Braves scored their last scored touchdown of the night from the 49-yard line courtesy of QB De’Lance Turner.

Even though Southern lost this game 48-31, it game was an improvement from their last two “L’s”. QB Austin Howard, coming back from his injuries, completed 24-45 pass completion rate for 274 yards.

Runningback, Devon Benn, rushed for 134 and added a touchdown to his stat sheet. As a whole, Southern’s offense had 22 first downs over Alcorn’s 21 first downs and had 438 total yards. Southern’s defense on the other hand combined for seven third down stops and caused 3 turnovers.

Southern will face off against Fort Valley State in A.W Mumford Stadium. Let’s hope the Jags can break this losing streak.

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Southern University students visit the information table during the freshman and new student “Open House” event held on Tuesday, September 19 in the John B. Cade Library Student Center. (Alexis Findley/DIGEST)

Kathy Hayes-Scott, Assistant to the Director of Career Services, helps a student with registration during the Fall 2017 “Career Exploration Day” held on Wednesday, September 16 in F.G. Clark Activity Center. (Courtesy/ SU Media Relations)

Junior Mid-fielde, Abby Farias, works against two Texas Southern (TSU) defenders to secure the ball during the Jaguars match against TSU on Friday, September 22 at Jaguar Park.

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Junior Mechanical Engineering major Eric Reynolds from New Orleans, LA shows off his resume for Texas Instruments at the fall 2017 “Career Exploration Day” in the F.G. Clark Activity Center on September 20. (Brandon Tucker/DIGEST)

Senior History major, Donald Jones Jr., of Baton Rouge, Senior Social Work major, Dante Libran, of Oakland, CA, Sophomore Agriculture Economics major, Jordan Donald, of Baton Rouge and Junior political science Major from New Orleans washing cars for Southern University’s ROTC fundraiser on September 22 just outside the Fieldhouse.

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Freshman, Jada Brooks, a computer science major from Baton Rouge, gets a haircut by Senior, Roland Stewart, an English major from Baton Rouge, at the ”Cut for Success” event in the Student Union held on Tuesday, September 19. (Destini’ Prevo/DIGEST)

Students entering the Fall 2017 “Career Exploration Day” on Wednesday, September 20 in the F.G. Clark Activity Center. (Jalen Anderson/DIGEST)

Students networking with potential employers during the Fall 2017 “Career Exploration Day” hosted by the Office of Career Services on Wednesday, September 20 in the F.G. Clark Activity Center. (Jalen Anderson/DIGEST)

Ryane Morgan Harris, contestant in the “Wish Upon A Star” Pageant, performs a dance routine on September 22 in the Royal Cotillion Ballroom. (Caleb Penn/DIGEST)

Students and Employers network during the fall 2017 “Career Exploration Day” hosted by the Office of Career Services on Wednesday, September 20 in the F.G. Clark Activity Center.

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Real Husband: Actor Kevin Hart’s infidelity lands him in hot water, again

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This past week, police began the process of investigating famous comedian Kevin Hart’s multi-million dollar “sextortion” case. A sex tape was released on social media that revealed Kevin Hart cheating on his wife with the woman who posted the video. Later on, Hart uploaded a video to his Instagram apologizing to his pregnant wife, Eniko Parish, and family for being exposed as a cheater.

In the video, Hart said he made a “bad error in judgement that hurt the people closest to him.” He then explained that the cheating was not intentional, but that he was raped and it was all a misunderstanding. The Ride Along actor said he declined to pay the unnamed parties who “attempted” to reap a “financial gain off of his mistakes”, adding that he’d “rather fess up to his mistakes.”

The police are now confident of arresting the culprits according to a report made by TMZ. The media site claimed detectives have attained a “treasure trove” of evidence regarding the plot to blackmail the comedian out of a sevenfigure sum with a secret sex tape. The way the police found the evidence was through many search warrants, including phone

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records, cell phones and with computer hard drives, authorities believed they have connected several people to this crime. The site also claimed that police believe the shakedown attempt did not come from inside Hart’s circle of people who were partying with him on the night.

Some knew the sex tape partner, Montia Sabbag, but Hart did not know any of them.

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Investigators have delayed meeting with Sabbag, who denies being involved in the extortion attempt, until Wednesday when they have fully examined the evidence gathered. Sabbag, the actress-model that allegedly released the tape, stated she and Hart were in an intimate relationship last month, but denied having anything to do See KEVIN HART page 10

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Jennifer Lopez has pledged $1 million toward hurricane relief efforts in her family’s native Puerto Rico.

Lopez announced during a news conference with New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Sunday that she would give money from her ongoing Las Vegas residency to various charities in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria.

Lopez says she’s also enlisting the help of her boyfriend, former New York Yankees star Alex Rodriguez, and her ex-husband, Marc Anthony.

The 48-year-old Lopez was born in New York to Puerto Rican parents. She says she still has family on the island that she has yet hear from.

Fellow singer Ricky Martin has donated $100,000 to the relief effort and launched an online fundraiser. Puerto Rican rapper Daddy Yankee is sending four truckloads of supplies donated by his fans.

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Jamie Foxx Picked to Law Enforcement 101: Play Mike Tyson in Biopic Facing the Blue

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A Mike Tyson biopic has been discussed for quite some time now, but a final decision has been made regarding who will play the American, heavyweight boxer.

Singer and Academy Award winning actor, Jamie Foxx, will be playing Mike Tyson in the upcoming biopic. Tyson confirmed the news during an interview with The Sun, stating “It’s on, as of right now. Jamie Foxx has signed on for it.

Filming hasn’t started yet but it’s going to happen. A lot of people aren’t going to like the things I’ve done in my life.”

Tyson has also admitted that many will find the movie uncomfortable to watch.

Mike Tyson is a former professional boxer who competed from 1985 to 2005, was crowned as the world heavyweight champion, and holds the record as the youngest boxer to win the heavyweight title at 20 years old. Tyson’s life has certainly been eventful enough to chronicle in a movie, as the boxer has had his fair share of scandals throughout the years.

Tyson lost his title to Buster Douglas in 1990, and in 1992 the heavyweight boxer was convicted of rape and served three years in prison. Tyson made many unsuccessful attempts to regain his title including him infamously biting off a portion of Evander Holyfield’s ear.

He was also married three times, and sufferedbankruptcy, depression and bipolar disorder.

Jamie Foxx is an actor, singer, and songwriter who has won an Academy award for best actor, and a Golden Globe Award for his portrayal of Ray Charles in the 2004 biopic Ray. Foxx is also known for his roles in films such as Django: Unchained, Collateral, Ali and most recently Baby Driver.

Foxx currently serves as a host and executive producer on the game show, Beat Shazzam.

Sources have said Foxx is preparing for the role by “getting in shape”. It has also been rumored that director, Martin Scorsese will be shooting the biopic.

Further details, such as the title of the movie and release date, are still forthcoming.

It’s a Wednesday night. You and three friends are leaving the school library.

You make it halfway back to the dorms and they stop you. You recognize the flashing lights and your emotions range from panic, to annoyance and disbelief.

It’s the police.

According to aol.com, “Black Americans are more than twice as likely to be unarmed when killed during police encounters than whites.”

Black Americans and law enforcement officials have been at odds for centuries.

Black people can often fall victim to policemen who abuse their authority and they are ignored in consequence.

“People have a real distrust for police officers. The role has kind of changed from a hero or someone people look up to, to someone people are scared of,” Public Information Officer of the Southern University Police Department (SUPD), Brian Philson, stated.

Thanks to the digital age, the police have been repeatedly prosecuted by the public with both video and audio evidence in the last several years.

In cases such as Philando Castile, Alton Sterling, and Sandra Bland, police interactions have escalated to deadly heights.

Former Baton Rouge Police Department (BRPD) officer, Jason Matthews stated, “A high percentage of the police officers who are killed are killed on traffic stops.

That’s why sometimes law enforcement are a little bit more aggressive on traffic stops because they want to establish control. Once that I see that I have control and you’re compliant I can tone it down a little bit.”

Based on recent police-civilian interaction that has been reported in the media, the current relationship between law officials and Black Americans seems to be negligent and taboo.

Amnesty International, an organization that conducts research on social issues stated, “African Americans are

disproportionately impacted by police

killings.”

In areas with a high population of Black citizens, now more than ever, it is important for civilians to know their rights.

“The way I police in a country club is not the way that I would police in the 70805 area,” Matthews stated.

Matthews admits that certain barriers must be broken in order for police and civilians to have a better relationship and understanding of one another.

In the state of Louisiana, lawfully, you must stop and identify yourself on the street if questioned. However, if you are not under arrest by proof of a warrant for arrest or probable cause, you can leave.

Proof of a warrant is also probable cause for a search of the suspect in question.

During a traffic stop, if anything illegal or questionable is in “plain view,” the arresting officer is not required to provide a warrant to perform a search. The driver is obligated to provide a valid driver’s license and proof of insurance.

In the event that the encounter escalates, filming police officers is legal. The filming of officers is allowed on patrol, when investigating the public, detaining an individual in public, or conducting a traffic stop. Although filming is legal, it is unlawful to film when and where it may be interfering with police investigation.

“If I were to be pulled over by an officer and I felt that I was being treated harshly, I would comply with his demands at the moment and then

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Violence in Hip-Hop: The Orgin of an Ugly Reality Page 10 - Tuesday, September 26, 2017

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Since the debut of “Rapper’s Delight”

by SugarHill Gang in 1979, rap music has been the scapegoat for negative behaviors present in black communities.

Over time, rap music has grown and developed into a multitude of different styles, all under the genre of Hip-Hop .

Some subcategories of Hip-Hop music are: alternative, boom bap, chopped and screwed, conscious rap, gangsta rap, trap, and coastal. Hip-Hop is not only a genre, but a culture influenced by rap music; different kinds of dance, and also a way for oppressed voices to be heard.

Today, the main criticism of HipHop music is that it normalizes and influences extreme violence. Contrary to this common deception, the Atlantic Magazine states, “As rap became more popular, violent crime declined.” The data was compiled by the FBI, in addition to Whitburn music listening rates, and analyzed. When the data was contrasted, researchers found that in theory, the rate at which people listen to rap music has an indirect relationship with crime data.

Hip-Hop music is criticized for being violence-inducing, and often in the trap or gangsta rap subcategory. Songs like “Faneto” by Chief Keef, “X is Coming”

by DMX, and “Murder For Fun” by

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Gucci Mane are some examples of songs containing remarkably explicit lyrics. In “X is Coming”, DMX raps, “Plucked you like a chicken wit’ your head cut off/They’ll find you wit’ your back open and your legs cut off.” Graphic and inappropriate visuals exposed to listeners in a song are normal in Hip-Hop. In popular artist, Future’s song “Lil One,” the rapper recites, “Turn the hood into Iraq/On the corner, flippin that pack.”

In the argument if hip hop is influenced by reality or reality influences Hip-Hop, the The Chicago Tribune states, “Hip hop music reflects reality.”

Many Hip-Hop songs are written in reference to a state of hardship and trouble growing up in a troubled neighborhood, where negative influences are inevitable even for young children.

Drugs, domestic abuse, gun violence, poor education systems, and crime filled areas are among some of the several different obstacles present in those neighborhoods. In perspective, it is not uncommon for rappers to perform with the intention to gain enough popularity and elevate their lifestyles.

Sam Houston State University (SHSU) found that, “through the lyrics… rappers tell us certain things about their culture, crime rates, and their relationships with each other. By using this information

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as a resource, Steinmetz feels that the Criminal Justice system can ultimately make better policies.”

In a study conducted by SHSU, an associate professor of criminal justice and a doctoral candidate examined the top 100 Hip-Hop songs over the last 10 years, noting what they heard. The study resulted in what the researchers called

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The Legitimacy Theory, which idealizes that people’s belief in the legitimacy of a law gives them a greater urge to follow it.

The violence in Hip-Hop reflects an ugly reality present in black communities and should be utilized to help change the culture to bring forth more positive influences.

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afterwards ask for his identification and take actions from there, legally depending on how severe the situation was,” stated freshman Nursing major, Lia McCloyn from Lake in the City, Illinois.

Extreme situations with the police are not the most pleasant thing for college students to deliberate about, but unfortunately it is very realistic.

In the event that a situation interacting with the police does intensify, there are some things to watch for.

As stated in General Order 135 through the Baton Rouge Police Department, “use of force should follow a prescribed continuum: physical presence, verbal direction, aerosol subject restraint, soft empty hand control, hard empty hand control, TASER, intermediate weapons and finally when appropriate the use of deadly force.”

If the officer is following protocol accurately, use of force should only with the alleged extortion attempt on the actor in a news conference Wednesday.

“I’m not an extortionist,” said Sabbag, who was accompanied by her attorney, Lisa Bloom. “I have not broken any laws. I had nothing to do with these recordings.”

Bloom said that Sabbag was also a victim ‘of multiple felonies under state and federal law in the incident, as she was illegally recorded while with Hart in a Las Vegas hotel suite. Sabbag claimed she was not asking for money from Hart and had not been contacted by police in the incident.

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be used in response to resist of arrest, defense against physical assault, or in official duty. It is also noted in order 135 that, “only force which is reasonable and necessary may be used in these objectives.”

When interacting with the police, trying to stay calm is the best way to keep the situation in control. When trying to keep the peace fails, being informed on your rights as a citizen, as well as how officers are supposed to behave in conduct can be helpful in encounter.

Freshman Nursing major, Nazsha Demoulin, from Baton Rouge, Louisiana shared her opinion of the best thing to do when met with an aggressive officer.

“Start recording and give them what they want. Always cooperate with the officers at times like this. You never know what will happen if things get worse,” finished Demoulin.

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Hart just celebrated his one-year wedding anniversary with wife Eniko last month. Hart is not doing too well during this scandal, and “really is embarrassed that all of his personal business is out there for everyone to see,” a source close to the entertainer told People Magazine on Wednesday.

“It obviously hasn’t been an easy week for him or Eniko and having it come out in public has affected their marriage, but she is determined to stand by him,” the source said. “He also has a lot of friends defending him, so he has a lot of support.”

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2k Etiquette: Top Six Gamer Rules to Follow It goes without saying, this game is important to a lot of people. Of NBA2k18 has finally been course, the game comes with a released worldwide. (If you manual on how to play. However, are like me, you pre-ordered it there are a number of unwritten already.) For those who don’t rules that you need to know when know, NBA2K is more than just playing or spectating the game: 1. OBEY THE 21 SKUNK a video game involving NBA RULE. There should be no reason basketball. It is truly a lifestyle.

There are gamers who post clips for argument. You decided to pick playing the game on YouTube that team on your own free will. If as a source of income. There are you are down by 21 or more points, competitions across the country just pause the game, and hand the giving hundreds of thousands sticks over to the next person. You of dollars for the best players. raising your voice will not add The number of sponsorships points to your team. You lost.

2. DON’T BLOCK THE TV. and endorsements this game has Either everybody should be is astounding, especially when standing or everybody needs to sit including the jersey advertisements down.

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gain an edge by blocking the screen from other people. Especially if you are not even playing, please don’t cross in front of the TV. You are liable to become the most hated person in the room.

3. PUT DOWN THE PHONE. Unless it is an emergency, nobody is waiting for you to post on Twitter and scroll for 23 minutes before you start the game. Once the game starts, put the phone away. You might finish the game with 23 unread messages and 5 missed calls from a certain someone, but if you win the game, it’s a small price to pay.

4. DON’T DELETE SOMEONE ELSE’S MyCAREER. This is not a good idea for trying to make

a statement. (Wink wink) Once you delete, everything is lost. If only you knew how long it takes a person to reach a 73 OVR, you would understand why.

5. BE PREPARED FOR TRASH TALK. It comes natural to some people compared to others, but you have to be able to handle it.

Some people have no filter at all.

Especially if you’re playing against people online, I would recommend just putting the TV on mute the whole game.

6. DON’T BRAG ABOUT BEATING SOMEONE WITH THE GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS. With that being said, happy 2K everyone.

Houston Rapper Trae the Truth Gets Left out

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Houston based rapper, Frazier Othel Thompson III, better known as Trae Tha Truth, was recently in the spotlight for staying in Houston instead of evacuating to help other Houston residents seek shelter.

Trae’s spotlight was short lived after the arrival of a wellknown and successful artist, also from the Houston area, Beyoncé.

Houston publications and local radio stations glorified the fact that an A-list celebrity gave up their personal time, safety and paychecks to help out the Houston area.

This one sided praise did not

sit very well with another well known and successful “A” list celebrity, Atlanta native and rapper, T.I. Houston’s 97.9 The Box, uploaded an image to their personal Instagram account showing Beyoncé wearing white gloves, helping pass out hot plates and smiling at a Houston resident.

The same picture, shortly after, was reposted by a fan page of Beyoncé, which ended up on T.I.’s timeline.

Clifford Joseph Harris, Jr also known as, T.I.P or T.I. did not hesitate to respond to the post by strongly expressing his distaste for the deliberate inattention to Houston’s artist, Trae Tha Truth, who had been on the scene since

Hurricane Harvey first touched down.

“And Ttrae Tha Truth was there too. Just like he’s there since day one doing whatever he can for those in need. It ain’t cool,” T.I. commented under the post.

“How y’all trying to just overlook his week and a half worth of efforts and shine the light on someone else’s. He been front line rescuing people… we ain’t gone let y’all do our bro like that. It’s bigger than business. This is for humanity.

Y’all bugging.”

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the community with his very own day in Texas, Trae Day, celebrated every year on July 22. Trae is the Vice President of Tip’s iconic label, Grand Hustle ,also known as, Hustle Gang.

In 2008, Trae was involved in a fight with rapper, Mike Jones, knocking Mike unconscious.

This reportedly landed him on a ban list for Houston’s local radio station, 97.9 The Box. T.I. was not the only celebrity to notice the radio station’s distasteful post. Well known radio host of The Breakfast Club, Charlemagne Tha God weighed in on the post as well.

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