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Students chose their favorite staff member Whitney Thomas

The Southern Digest

Sunday evening on September 1, late in the afternoon, students of Southern University tagged along in a controversial conversation about a staff member that goes by the name Mr. Reggie, otherwise known as Reginald Collins. Unlike the average complaints and long rants students would normally go on about the staff, the approach shifted towards Mr. Reggie as hundreds of students raved about his great spirit, and the amount of love he puts into his job and into to the university.

“I was in love with Southern since I was a little boy,” expressed Mr. Reggie. His journey began in 1987 on Southern’s campus back in 1987, as he branched out to achieve many things. His main success came from serving in the Southern University Interdenominational Gospel Choir (SUIGC). “I volunteered for several years. We recorded an album, a live CD, and also sung with millions of people all over the United States.”

But Mr. Reggie’s success didn’t stop there. Even after graduation, he volunteered, and has continued to do so, and also got a position as a staff member.

Eventually Mr.Reggie’s hard work began to pay off when former interim president Dr. Edward Jackson said that he was working so hard for the university, he needed to give him a raise. This has allowed Mr. Reggie to not only still be strongly involved with Southern, but also engage more with the students.

Collins’ office now sits on the first floor of the T.H. Harris Hall Annex. His office is extremely hard to pass up because there is always a large number of students gathered around to keep him company, with enjoyment of being in his presence.

“I’m a people’s person, and sometimes I like to put myself in the position of the students. I See FAVORITE page 3

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Bridging the Gap:

Behind the Campus Rejuvenation and Beautification Project Dante Davis

The Southern Digest

Trees came down and machines whirled as work began on an ambitious campus rejuvenation project on the week of September 2. Part of a three-step plan to replace the temporary bridge along Elton C. Harrison Dr. and the road leading to the Agricultural Center, the project is scheduled to run from this semester to the last month or so of Spring 2020.

The three phases include a new main road leading from Mills Avenue to the service exit in the back of campus by the university apartments, a new bridge to replace the temporary bridge, and the aforementioned road towards the Ag. Center in addition to a new sidewalk along the road.

The first part of phase one is clearing out the foliage and debris along the water way that bisects the campus and runs underneath the Ag. Center road, the bridge, and the pedestrian bridge by the Southern University Law Center. The water way in question is a water outlet for Scotlandville’s drainage system.

The bridge collapse back in 2012 was See BRIDGING page 3

Construction to the bridge on Elton C. Harrison drive near the back of a campus.

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John B. Cade: Innovation and Renovation Kiyanna Givens

The Southern Digest

Great things are happening at the John B. Cade library. The east wing of the fourth floor is currently being innovatively remodeled for the student body’s benefit. The research for this upgrade ignited in 2016, and was put into action during 2018.

The name of the specified area will be titled “The Student Research and Innovation Center.” Assistant University Librarian for Technology and Information Services & Title III Activity Director, Dawn Ventress Kight stated during an interview, “Library surveys and observations suggested that additional group study areas were needed. The Library only had three group study rooms...certain majors would constantly book them leaving other students without.”

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A study room equipped with a smart TV and brand new trendy furniture on the fourth floor of John B. Cade Library. (KIYANNA GIVENS/DIGEST)

Colorful couches and lamp sit in the midst of a few study rooms located on the fourth floor of John B. Cade Library (KIYANNA GIVENS/DIGEST)

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Hurricane Dorian The Southern University Office of Student Media would like to extend thoughts and prayers to all members of the SU community affected by Hurricane Dorian.

School of Nursing The SUSON will be holding its annual WIC clinic weekly, Mon - Fri from 9am - 3:30pm in the nursing building. For more information or to set up an appointment, contact the clinic at (225) - 771 - 3324.

College of Business The Department of Accounting, Finance, and Economics is offering ten $2,000 scholarships to current freshman and sophomore students to provide support to Finance majors who are pursuing a concentration in risk management and insurance. Contact Ms. Holmes at 225-771-5934 or adela_ holmes@subr.edu for details.

The College of Business will be hosting a Student Leadership Engagement Forum Thurs 9/12 at 11am in Room 313 of T.T. Allain Hall.

English Club The English club will be having their first meeting on Wednesday, September 11 at 3:30pm in room 242 of Harris Hall. Remember, everybody’s welcome. This meeting, bring your ideas for things you’d like us to do this semester. Let’s plan some fun activities!

Southern University Gospel Choir The Southern University Gospel Choir will be performing Fri 9/13 at 7pm at Gordon Feltus Lazard Cathedral COGIC (8930 Plank Rd.) for the first sermon of current SUGC Director Min. Ernest Bowman, Jr.

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Southern University Pre-Law Society Everyone is welcome to attend a General Body Meeting Thurs 9/12 at 6pm in the SU Law Center Library. For more info, email subrprelawsociety@gmail.com

“Before I Go Broke” The SU Chapter of Collegiate 100 & Third Coast Club, Inc. will be hosting a financial literacy seminar Wed 9/11 at 6pm in the T.H. Harris Hall Auditorium.

Visual Arts Faculty Exhibition The Southern University Visual Arts Gallery in Hayden Hall will be displaying recent works from visual arts faculty members. The gallery will be open Mon - Thurs from 10am - 4pm through Oct 3.

Contact Randall Henry at 225771-4109 for more info.

Lacumba Spinners The SU Lacumba Spinners are holding auditions on September 20-21 in the Intramural Complex.

Students are required to wear all black dance attire, bring a $25 registration fee, and student ID. All interested individuals email your name and classification to su_lacumbaspinners@yahoo.com 2019 Career Exploration Week The Office of Career Services will be sponsoring Career Exploration Week 9/15-9/19, highlighted by the Fall Career Fair Wed 9/18 at the F.G. Clark Activity Center from 10:00am-3:00pm.

Food Pantry SU students are able to visit the Jaguar Eats food pantry located next to the computer lab in the Smith-Brown Memorial Student Union every Mon, Wed, and Fri from 4:00pm-8:00pm to receive free food items. Student IDs must be present.

SU One Card If you have completed the registration process and have not received your Southern University ID “SU1 Card”, please follow the attached instructions to obtain your card. Only first time students, transfers and returning students who require an ID at this time should complete the SU1 Card ID Form. The ID office is currently located in J.B. Moore Hall auditorium.

2019 Bayou Classic BizTech Challenge Students have an opportunity to win $10,000 by entering business ideas into the Fall Pitch Competition. Proposals must be submitted by teams of 3-5 members no later than Oct 22 at 5pm. Visit www. biztechchallenge.com for more info.

Jaguar Athletics Football **Pete Richardson Classic** Saturday, September 14. Kick-off is set for 6:00pmv. The Jaguar will take on Edward Waters College at A.W. Mumford Stadium.

Soccer Saturday, September 13 at 5:00pm versus Troy State Location: Jaguar Park Sunday, September 15 at 1:00pm versus Nicholls State Location: Jaguar Park Volleyball **New Orleans Tournament** On Friday, September 13 The Jaguars will face Mercer and Tennessee St. On Saturday, Septempber 14 they face Univ. of New Orleans.

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Alight in a Dark Place: The Housing Overflow Solution Dante Davis

The Southern Digest

Housing for the fall semester at most universities can, and oftentimes does, include students being put on a “waiting list” while housing availability is accessed.

This has been historically true for Southern University as incoming and returning students vie for the limited on-campus housing options.

The Director for Residential Housing and Housing Apartments, Tracie AlcornAbraham, and her staff took it upon themselves to offer a temporary reprieve for students by contracting out an apartment complex, Alight. Located at 650 W McKinley St.. and at one point known as University Edge, Alight offers residents four, three, and two bedroom and bath apartments for less than eight hundred dollars a month.

Being across town from Southern University, Alight offers a challenge for students who are at Alight and do not have a vehicle. To fix this, housing has arranged for a shuttle to ferry students back and forth.

The students also have the option of using the city’s public transportation network at no cost. Destiny Banks, a junior from

Natchez, Mississippi, says that this was a big reason she chose not to stay at Alight and just wait to see if she received a room, “The whole point of on-campus housing is so you don’t have to worry about driving to campus everyday.”

The housing department was able to arrange for students to stay in Alight and have their financial aid front the bill. With about a hundred students, Alight offers a temporary respite for students as the lease is only a single semester, meaning the students will have to arrange for housing on their own come the spring.

For out-of-state students, especially the enrollment process is often times long and tedious as students are unable to move in until all of their fees are paid for via financial aid. This combined with long wait times results in some students being stranded, unable to check into their room as night approaches, “This was an attempt to ease the overflow of the students and help expedite the enrollment process,” said Mrs. Abraham.

“I think it’s a good idea. I was on the waiting list last year and it sucks not knowing if you’re going to have a place to stay for the semester,” said Avery Waddell, a junior from Oakland California, when asked how he felt

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about Alight, “Enrollment is only going up so this is a solution while Southern builds more dorms.”

In the wake of building improvements and renovations across campus, the housing department is dedicated to ensuring that the demand for housing is met. According to Abraham, new housing options are expected to be built by Fall of 2021.

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like to keep my smile, and I like to keep an encouraging spirit. Just for the students to come by and say hi or just to take a piece of candy really makes my day. I fuss at them as if they’re my own kids, but its only because I want them to be great. I know they acknowledge how much I care because they always come back.”

Tabari Lee, a junior Mechanical

Engineering major expressed how he too loves and adores Mr. Reggie, with hopes that he sticks around for many more years.

“I met Mr. Reggie in the second semester of my freshman year. I was going through a depression stage, and it was as if he was God sent because after talking to him, I regained confidence and focus. I believe every university deserves at least one staff

member like him.”

Mr. Reggie’s number one key for standing out from other staff is reminding students to not only have fun, but to “always focus, remember what you came to school for, and put your priorities in place first.” Thanks to his uplifting spirit and positive attitude, students will continue succeeding, and flourishing on Southern’s campus.

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due to an undersized culvert, or underground drainage pipe. A large culvert for the water was inserted directly underneath the bridge to allow water to flow underneath unseen.

Because the culvert was undersized, it was unable to handle the large volume of water the waterway regularly saw. The water got backed up and rose much higher than expected. As the water would gradually begin to drain, it would create a powerful, swirling vortex that overtime eroded the foundation, ultimately causing the bridge to collapse. To rectify this problem, the new drainage system will not only have a significantly larger culvert, the new one is about 2.5 times the size of the first one, but will also have four of them.

The embankments along both sides of the water way of road leading to the Agricultural Center are also being cleared of obstructions to allow the water way to be seen by pedestrians. The plan is to turn the whole area into a picturesque area of nice green, lush greenery being contrasted by dark stones lining the banks. The area currently occupied by the green sinkhole is going to be filled in with dirt and be used as a potential path for pedestrians to walk over.

After the clearing is created, phase one also calls for the paving of the service road leading from the University Apartments to Mills Avenue and serve as a detour road during the months that the temporary bridge is being replaced. A checkpoint, lights, and a fence are all going to be installed to ensure student safety.

SUS Director of Facilities Planning, Eli. G. Guillory III wants to assure students

and visitors that the safety and well-being of residents in the back of campus is of the utmost importance, “We are coordinating with campus police to ensure student safety. If there are any concerns, we will address them and we will remain vigilante.”

Phase two calls for the actual replacement of the temporary bridge. During this time, the aforementioned road to Mills Avenue will be opened and serve as the entrance and exit to the dormitories in the back of campus.

Phase three is the replacement of the Ag. Center road and sidewalks. This is an important step as the current road to the Ag. Center is sinking into the ground. While at the moment, there is no risk to students, the road has the potential to become a serious safety concern sometime down the line, so rather than wait, administration is thinking preemptively in replacing the road.

All in all, the service road is expected to be paved by December. The bridge on Elton C. Harrison is then going to be closed from around Dec. to the end of February, and the service entrance is going to be the only way to enter and exit from the back of campus.

Construction will then start on the Ag. Center road when the bridge is completed and reopened in Feb. and will continue until about April. This is if everything goes absolutely perfect with minimal delays due to weather or other circumstances and, as such, is subject to change.

The Director of Physical Plant and Maintenance Department, Frank M. Pitts, wants students and visitors to understand that the timeline is flexible, “Change doesn’t

happen overnight. Construction is a slow process that takes time, so please just be patient and understand the vision we are trying to achieve.”

Mr. Pitts has also successfully lobbied for the machinery currently being used to clear the foliage by Elton C. Harrison and the Ag. Center road to be used to clear some of the trees by the pedestrian bridge by the law center, as well as the trash and debris under said bridge and throughout the entire waterway is going to be removed.

When asked about how he felt about the changes, President of the Student Body, Donald Dunbar, says that he is excited to see where Southern is going to be in a couple years, “The changes being made on Southern’s campus shows that administration is listening.

It shows that Southern can change and evolve, and it makes me excited and proud that I am able to serve as the SGA president.”

The campus rejuvenation project is just one of many campus improvements that have been planned and/or executed. Southern is changing and attempting to modernize the campus, something that it desperately needs to do in order to compete with other institutions.

So, on behalf of the Office of Student Media, students, please be patient and start picking up your trash. Administration is finally listening to all of our complaints and is fixing them, but the campus is still going to look horrible because there’s trash everywhere. Let’s do our part in rejuvenating the campus by respecting it and keeping it clean.

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A lot of students on campus are wondering what will be included in The Student Research and Innovation Center. Director Kight went on to explain the amenities of the center, “Located on the 4th floor’s east wing includes collaborative study and work spaces, 3D printing, display showcases, mediascape plug and share technology and a librarian for assistance...the writing center located on the west wing of the 4th floor is under development and will provide support for students’ communication skills (writing and oral).”

Last week some students at Southern University wanted to invoke their excitement towards the improvements being made in the library.

Senior criminal justice major from Houma, Louisiana, Khadijah Dean said, “ I’ve never been on the fourth floor, but now that seen the things they have done so far, I feel like it gives us more space...it is a comfortable space...it will be utilized for sure...They need to have signs and publicize it once they complete it.”

The freshman class has taken interest to the improvements as well. First year computer science major from Natchitoches, Louisiana, Makalen Jefferson feels that, “This center will be better than the other floors because it gives us more access and breathing room so we are not clustered in one small area to complete our assignments... the furniture is set up nicely and it all looks really comfortable.”

According to Director Kight, the center is intended to be ready later in the Fall 2019 semester. Until then, students are encouraged to utilize the other floors of the library during the completion of the center. The center will also include a writing center and a tutoring service partnered with the same tutoring services in Stewart Hall. This means tutoring will be available after 5pm since the library stays open until midnight. All in all these additions should fuel academic success on campus.

This center is a result from the students voicing their opinions on what they desire.

In other words, they are the reason for these improvements.

Being vocal is the first step to bringing great change.

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The Memphis Blues: Jags fall short to Tigers Logan Williams

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The Southern University Jaguars football team came into last week’s game looking to put their bad week one performance against McNeese State in the rear view mirror as they welcomed this week’s test: the Memphis Tigers of the American Athletic Conference.

A crowd of 34,487 was on hand at Liberty Bowl Stadium in Memphis, TN to see the Jaguars take on the Tigers in the 1,000th game of the Southern football program. The Jags struck first in the first quarter when junior wide receiver Jamar Washington took a 7 yard run in for the score to cap off a quick five-play drive that spanned 75 yards en route to an early 7-0 SU lead.

Memphis would proceed to go down the field on a drive that lasted less than two minutes which resulted in a field goal, putting Memphis on the board 7-3. After a Jaguar punt, Memphis quarterback Brady White found wideout Antonio Gibson to give the Tigers a 10-7 lead. Later in the 1st quarter, the Tigers would block a punt that Keith Brown would return for

Junior receiver, Chris Channing, gets taken down by a host of University of Memphis defenders at Liberty Bowl stadium on September 7.

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a touchdown to give the Tigers a 10 point lead heading into the 2nd quarter.

In the 2nd quarter, Southern would sustain a 17-play drive that amounted to a total of 75 yards that took over 10 minutes off the clock and would eventually

result in a 4 yard touchdown pass from Ladarius Skelton to senior tight end Jeremias Houston.

Memphis would get the ball and score with ease with a 46 yard touchdown run from Kenneth Gainwell to put the Tigers back up 10 in the second quarter.

Soccer gets Blownout by UL Lafayettte Jalyn Garner

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Early into this 2019-2020 season, the Southern University Women’s Soccer Team hasn’t had much prowl, having already lost their first two games of the season. In their most recent game against Stephen F. Austin, the Jags looked to break their early losing streak. They headed down the road to face the University of Louisiana at Lafayette.

The Ragin’ Cajuns started off in rhythm early with a goal by senior Katherine Whittman, which tallied up to her second goal of the season, coming off an assist from freshman Rachel Sutter.

The first half of the game saw the Ragin’ Cajuns take an early 1-0 lead, with good defensive play from both teams carrying over into the second half of play.

Southern’s sophomore goalie Chioma Eriken had a total of six saves in the second half of the game.

Ragin’ Cajuns midfielder Una Einarsdottir hit a goal midway through the second half, her first of the season followed by another ultimately game ending goal by (Soph) forward Skyla Sykes.

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multiple opportunities in the game with chances to compete down the stretch, but wide shots

by Cordney Armstrong and forward Lauryn McKinney late in the game scored any thoughts of a Jaguar victory.

Dropping the game with a score of 3-0, the Jaguars couldn’t muster up a comeback against the Cajuns late in the second half.

“When you play teams of that caliber like UL Lafayette, you have to take chances and we

didn’t,” said head coach Jeremy Fontenot after the game.

Ultimately, the season is still in its early stages, but without a win on the board yet, Southern’s head coach Jeremy Fontenot will have a lot that he wants to see his team improve on as the Jags look forward to SWAC play.

The Jaguars will play Troy in their home opener at Jaguar Park on Friday September 13 @5pm to kickoff their home schedule.

A field goal from sophomore kicker Martell Fontenot would bring the Jaguars within 7, only for the Tigers to go down the field before the half and extend the lead to 10 at halftime.

The second half is when everything broke loose for

Memphis. The Tigers would get the ball to start the second half and proceed to go down the field on a twelve play drive that was capped off with a Kylan See JAGS FALL page 5

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Apex of the Game: A Highlight on Black Women in Tennis

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On August 31, tennis stars Naomi Osaka and Cori “Coco” Guaff had a stellar tennis match in the third round of this years’ U.S. Open. While the #1 rated Osaka defeated Guaff in straight sets, it is an amazing accomplishment to see a 15 year old African American compete on such a grand stage.

In the world of sports, it is often easy to overlook African American women. Names such as Stephen Curry, Aaron Judge, and Odell Beckham Jr, among countless others are names that reign at the top of their sports and in popularity around the country. However, the ranks of professional tennis holds some of the greatest athletes in the world who are not given enough credit.

The rich history of African American women in tennis is often overlooked, but these women have achieved some of the greatest feats seen in sports.

According to The Undefeated, Lucy Diggs Slowe became the first black woman to win a collegiate national championship in any sport, by winning the American Tennis Associations National Tournament in 1917.

When asked about the role

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of Black female tennis players, senior pre-veterinary major Terrell Hills stated, “Over the years, the number of African American women tennis players have increased. Not only does that encourage young African American girls, but it also helps bring positivity and motivation into the world of sports.”

One of the true trailblazers for black women in tennis is Althea Gibson. In 1956, she won the French Open and Wimbledon, becoming the first African American to win a grand slam.

The following year she became the first black woman to win the U.S. Open.

When asked about how black women are perceived in the world of tennis, sophomore civil engineering major Courtlynn Thomas stated, “Being in the spotlight, these women are not just tennis players but pioneers of a new era. They do not just show off athletic ability but their confidence and ambition to influence the next generation of black tennis players.”

Diggs and Gibson paved the way for the stars of today, most notably the Williams sisters (Venus and Serena) who became the face of women’s tennis throughout the 2000s.

Venus and Serena went on to

Can Money Shut You Up? Jade Benjamin Kennon Glover

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When you have set yourself on the road against “the powers that be”, when do you give in?

Furthermore, is it even ethical to give in? Even more importantly, what is your resistance if it crumbles under currency?

Money gives us power, or more specifically, the ability to make decisions that affect and impact our lives and our society.

How much would it take for you to drop the cause if that meant being able to live the dream?

Former NFL quarterback, Colin Kaepernick, known for his political activism regarding police brutality and racism, was allegedly offered 10 million dollars annually from the San Francisco 49ers before opting out of his contract, but risked it for his daring protest.

On September 1, 2016, Kaepernick protested injustice by refusing to stand for the national anthem during the final 2016 pre-season game. He was followed by a bevy of other NFL players, such as Eric Reed.

Since 2016, Kaepernick’s sparked a protest against the

national anthem that has since become a flame, starting a movement of anti-racism protest in the US, and even outside of it. However, Kaepernick’s own protest has become seemingly relaxed, and more performative than ever before.

For people who support him, Kaepernick served as a spokesman for those who are experiencing fear or powerlessness, using his platform to speak for victims whose voices were brutally stolen from them by those who were supposed to be our “protectors”.

Kaepernick willingly put everything on the line to bring awareness to police brutality towards people of color, and as far as his dreams and aspirations went, he sacrificed for that end.

Hate towards Kaepernick was hitting him from many demographics, with people like Donald Trump, the NFL, and even the military verbally attacking Kaepernick during his initial protests.

The former NFL pro-bowler has always believed in standing for something, and in his own words, “Believe in something.

Even if that means sacrificing

everything.”

Overtime, Kaepernick changed the narrative of his protest with the quote “Speaking without Speaking “. He wanted to stay silent in order to reclaim the narrative of his protest. After seeing the results of his protests, it’s no surprise that he felt as though his protest has been hijacked by those with political agendas.

In an interview with GQ , the question was asked “Why talk now, when your detractors will only twist your words and use them against you? Why speak now when silence has done so much?”

In Kaepernick’s case, his silence represents those who were silenced by force. It reveals the power of speaking without speaking. This way of protesting exercises patience and perseverance while keeping the oppressor speculating.

It was initially theorized that he had been discussing an at least $60 million settlement with the NFL, though it has currently been reported that this number was much higher than the actual amount: $10 million.

News of this settlement has brought much disappointment,

accomplish many things in the world of tennis, individually and as a duo. In 1999, at Wimbledon, Venus Williams showed off her immense power by becoming the first woman to hit a 125 mph serve.

A few years later, Serena became the first African American woman to win a grand slam championship since Althea Gibson did so 40 years ago. These are only a few of the countless accomplishments the two have achieved, while popularizing the game.

Senior criminal justice major Khadijah Dean commented that at one point, tennis wasn’t something black girls thought about playing. “The role black women tennis players play in the world of sports, is that they made it a possibility to be included in such a highly competitive sport and honestly I think the black girls made it more fun.”

While the Williams sisters continue to compete at a high level despite nearing the age of 40, new African American tennis stars such as Naomi Osaka, Coco Guaff and Sloane Stephens have emerged, and are bound to continue proudly representing black women the sport.

Sports Commentary with many posing a valid question: was this all in vain?

Many people of color believe that Kaepernick staying silent on the matter is his way of selling out, but to Kaep, staying silent was his way of “playing the game”. He had to save himself but was also put in the position to do his part in being able to better help our people.

At the same time, this is an exact antithesis to the athletes that came before him, such as Muhammad Ali, Tommie Smith and John Carlos.

Although these men existed in times of much more intense racial animosity, they never folded. Regardless of how much they lost, their activism lasted, and so did their legacies.

The real question that needs to be asked is; “Would you sacrifice everything to stand for something? Would you risk the dream you’ve worked so hard for, to fight for the cause?”

Kaepernick’s heroic journey has been an inspiration to those who just don’t have the courage to speak up, and in its own way, silence speaks volume to the voiceless and yet, without making a sound, the conversation continues.

Tuesday, September 10, 2019 - Page 5 JAGS FALL from page 4 Watkins touchdown run from 6 yards out. The bright spot of the third quarter for the Jags came when sophomore linebacker and preseason All- SWAC selection Jordan Lewis got the fumble recovery and ran it all the way back for a 74 yard touchdown.

Memphis running back Kenneth Gainwell would shake back and add on two more touchdowns in the third quarter, including a 21-yard touchdown catch to give the Tigers a 48-24 advantage going into the fourth quarter of play.

“We couldn’t get anything going offensively in the second half,” said Southern Head Coach Dawson Odums.

The Tigers would add to their lead with a 10-yard touchdown from freshman running back, Rodrigues Clark. The Jaguars ultimately couldn’t match the offensive output of Memphis as they lost their second straight game of the season to Memphis 55-24.

Despite the loss, Coach Odums noted some positives that he saw as the Jaguars limited turnovers on the afternoon after committing a dismal 5 turnover performance vs McNeese State.

“We played a better game than last week. We didn’t make the same mistakes we made last week, ” said redshirt junior wide receiver Hunter Register, who led the team in receiving yardage on the day .

The Jaguars offense will look to make adjustments after only putting up 90 total passing yards on the afternoon, despite running for 168 yards. “There’s a lot we can build on,’’ said Coach Odums.

The Jaguars will look to improve next Saturday in the Pete Richardson Classic against Edward Waters in the home opener of the 2019 season.

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THE CAREER FAIR

SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY CAREER SERVICES CENTER WWW.SUBR.EDU/CAREERSERVICES

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CAREER SERVICES ********************** CONNECT TO YOUR FUTURE

September 18, 2019 How To Prepare

• Review the list of companies in attendance and determine the companies you want to target.

• Prepare your elevator speech and be able to state your interests, skills, strengths, etc. in under three minutes.

What To Bring • Multiple Resumes: You will need a copy of your resume for every company or organization with whom you plan to speak.

• Portfolio/Briefcase: To store your resumes, pad, and pen as well as the literature and Business cards you will accumulate.

What To Wear • Professional Dress: If you are going to the career fair from class, take the time to change to professional attire. Remember, you are selling yourself. You also want to make a good impression.

• Dress in business attire: A suit is appropriate for both men and women, as is a shirt and tie for men and a blouse and skirt/dress slacks for women.

• Pick up the DRESSING FOR THE INTERVIEW tip sheet in the Career Services Center.

What To Do When You Arrive • Survey the layout of the room and locate your target companies.

• Quickly walk around and take note of how the company reps are engaging with the students. Know what type of student the company is looking for and pay attention to the questions being asked.

• Pick up additional literature for your target companies and review it briefly while waiting to speak to the representatives.

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What To Do When It’s Your Turn • Smile, shake hands and introduce yourself. Ask the company representative about his/her company to get more information.

• Answer questions enthusiastically making eye contact regularly.

• Listen carefully, answer clearly and offer your resume if you are interested in the company.

• Ask for a business card and thank the company representative for his/ her time.

After Your Career Fair Interview • Capture quick notes about your conversation.

• Put the card and literature away and head to your next company.

• Follow up on company instructions from Career Fair.

After The Fair • Send thank you letters to the company or organizations you would like to pursue.

• Watch for posting on JOBS4JAGS and apply to the posting on time.

• Attend company sponsored events on campus and visit the Career Services Center.

Career Services Center T.H. Harris Hall Suite 1100 (225) 771-2200 Office (225) 771-3272 Fax www.subr.edu/careerservices

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Saving Our Planet Ella Dodor

The Southern Digest

Global warming is the perennial effect of humans’ lifestyle on this planet for the past centuries. This threat has been hovering over this planet for millions of years but has never been as real as in 2019.

Recent studies have determined that we went from having 12 years to save our planet to approximately 18 months overnight. In fact, according to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Special report of 1.5 degrees Celsius, “Human activities are estimated to have caused approximately 1.0°C of global warming 5 above pre-industrial levels, with a likely range of 0.8°C to 1.2°C. Global warming is likely to reach 1.5°C between 2030 and 2052.”

This implies that we had 12 years to slow down or even attempt to stop the warming process, as an increase of 3°C could create great damages. Due to recent events such as the late and recurring ignition of the Amazon Rainforest, one of the most biologically diverse places

on the planet, this time has been reduced to months.

Everyone is well aware of the climatic problems, but people are not ready to give up their careless lifestyles and adopting minor habits that could make a huge difference.

Today, people care about the state of the environment because it is critical. Daily occupations and trivial occurrences will preoccupy our minds once again, leaving us to forget there was ever a problem.

While waiting for political leaders to decide the best course of action, which is to be to keep global warming under 1.5°C to ensure the livelihood of earth for the next decades, individuals should reflect on small things they can do to help. In that perspective, there are many environmental organizations in our community that most people are not aware of. In fact, many students are not aware of the problem at hand. Jimmae Payne, a junior nursing major, from New Orleans admits to not knowing about this issue.

The 771 Alliance, a student coalition organization that is present here on Southern

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University’s campus has come up with a few reforms that could be a helpful contribution to the overall environmental state.

Angelle Bradford, a doctoral student at Tulane School of Medicine and an advisor for the Southern University 771

Alliance elaborates, “we are coSee 17 TO NONE page 10

Step by Step: More than Just A Dance

Bailie Boyd

The Southern Digest

On September 5 in the Cotillion Ballroom, the senior class and West Coast Connection hosted an event called ‘Step by Step’. The event was for students of all classifications to learn the many dances of Southern that are seen at events and sporting events.

The students from all over the country poured into the ballroom as they started hearing the music drop. They played many well known songs to Southern such as “No One In The World”, “Bunny Hop”, “I’m Lit”, and many more. The senior class noticed many students sit out during events, as many come from out-of-state, and others simply never could get the motions right so they decided to partner with West Coast Connection to make sure the students learn how to do every single step.

Skyler Franklin, a senior biology major answered about how she felt about the event turnout. She responded, “I think the turnout was amazing.

It’s important for the senior class to give back to the freshman so that was the goal with this event. I think we most definitely

The Senior class partnered with West Coast Connection to host the event “Step by Step”, an event to teach the students of Southern University how to do the steps of famous school dances in the Ballroom on August 5.

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instilled some school spirit in them while they learned the dances! I’m excited that I will have the opportunity to see them dancing at the games and

at school events.”

School spirit is a big thing, especially for Southern.

Everywhere on campus it is being applied, being a Jaguar

is more than just attending the games and school events, its being a scholar and participating in any way you can, many students don’t feel

that connection and just stay out of the way. At home games the students show up and show out and show unity that’s why the student body created these dances, to join all students from all backgrounds to join together as one. So with Step by Step the senior class achieved that, they made sure every student felt as if they are apart of something so much bigger.

Jayla Kelly, a sophomore from Detroit, Michigan stated, “I feel like this was a great event, many students who do not know the dances typically feel left out and as if they are not apart of the majority, and me being a student who is from out of state I felt like it really brought me in more to feel like the majority.” Ari Jackson, a student from Chicago, Illinois also had comments about the event, “This is just what Southern needed an event to break down the dances step by step so we can understand it, I learned many dances that I haven’t even known before, so I’m really glad I came and got to learn the dances of Southern University.”

With events like this you can definitely catch students Bunny Hopping all the way to class and every sporting event.

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Vision Board Party: Anything is Possible, if you can Envision it

Students creating their vision boards at “The Vision Board Party” in the Smith-Brown Memorial Royal Cotillion Ballroom hosted by the Student Government Association on Tuesday, September 3. Sydney Brown/DIGEST)

Whitney Thomas

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Vision boards became popular about four years ago as people begin searching for ways to manifest all of their long-term goals in a more hands on way.

A vision board is a board/ poster full of pictures from magazines, newspapers, and any other document containing images used to put together as a way to visually set everything you want in your present life or future.

Many students here at Southern University are all working to succeed and be the best that they can be. The inner ambition came out of the

students on Tuesday night of September 4 as they gathered in the Cotillion Ballroom to put together their own vision boards Morgan Harris, the sophomore class president began to explain the concept behind this impactful event. “The idea behind this was so that sophomore students on campus, and several other students could be able to come together and put their ideas on paper. They could then take this and hang up on their walls of their dorms or apartments and continue to be able to see that there’s always something they should be working towards.”

The sophomore cabinet also helped put this event together, and were all happy with the outcome as over 70 plus students filled the room.

“We didn’t expect this many students to show up but from the looks of it more students are hard driven towards their goals and everything they want to accomplish. This is one of our proudest moments of this semester.”

Tanisha Watkins, a sophomore marketing major explains how more events like this are needed as the semester continues to become more stressful. “We need things

like this to remind us to keep going, and that all of our hard work will eventually pay off.

As classes become more crucial it’s hard to stay focused, events like this lets us know that none of us are alone, and if we keep pushing eventually were working towards will prosper.”

The event was well put together with large amounts of materials such as magazines, Newspapers, scissors, glue, tape, and post boards. Students stayed well engaged as the night went on with relaxing music, positive vibes, and smiling faces.

Sticks and Stones Break Bones; but Chappelle is Still Funny Debrandin Brown

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When it comes to comedian Dave Chappelle, there’s very little that has ever been off-limits in either his stand-up or his sketches. In 2019 however, the criteria BROWN for what actually makes a joke funny have passed even the greats up.

Chappelle spoke about a lot in his hour and a half long special, with topics such as the Jussie Smollett incident and his own satirical views on the LGBTQ+ community, among other things.

The issue in question is Chappelle’s apparently blatant disregard for any kind of political correctness in the most politically correct time period we’ve seen in decades. For Chappelle however, even he himself lamented on how one dimensional the so called “cancel culture”

is.

Chappelle began this part of his routine by bringing up the letters of the alphabet when speaking about members of the LGBTQ+ community.

“I have friends of all letters. Everybody loves me, and I love everybody,” began Chappelle, “but for some reason the T’s hate my guts.” said Chappelle in reference to his viewed perception to the LGBTQ+ community.

In this part of the special, Chappelle reminisces on a transexual woman that he came across at one of his comedy shows, who he explains to the audience loved his standup.

“I thought to myself, ‘Maybe I shouldn’t say these jokes,” said Chappelle as he recalls meeting a transgender woman named Daphne at a recent comedy show.

According to Chappelle, she seemed to be having a great time up to the point where he was about to begin his “trans jokes”, as he so eloquently regarded them.

“If I can’t say these jokes in front of

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her, then should I even say them at all?,” pondered Chappelle. “So I let it rip,” said the comedian to the audiences hysterics.

After the show, Chappelle recalls See CHAPELLE page 10

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cultivating with other orgs across South Louisiana a new vision for how the entire state deals with waste, especially of food, and trash and how hyper-consumptive lifestyles aid in further destroying the environment.”

Angelle Bradford continues by inciting students to engage in a “full-scale recycling program, a ban on styrofoam, a ban on plastic

bags, and the beginning steps to divesting from fossil fuel and energy companies that have oppressive practices in Louisiana.”

We are all called to get more involved with the environment because we might only have 18 months but there is plenty of hope left for our precious planet and as it is so often said, “change starts from within.”

CHAPELLE from page 9 sharing a drink with the young woman, wondering to himself how she could respond so well to his jokes when others responded so negatively. Chappelle proceeded to mischievously smirk at the crowd as he snapped his fingers and proclaimed, “It’s because Daphne used to be a man”, as the crowd laughed.

It was jokes such as these that were filled with the slightest bit of introspection before the unorthodox punchlines that have made Chappelle one of the all-time comedy greats conflicted the masses. Chappelle jokes that he may or may not have “made out” with the woman after the fact.

It drove the point home that while Chappelle wasn’t without empathy or understanding of the issues that plague the people, when he’s up on stage having to make people with dark senses of humor laugh, he could care less about what’s safe. At the end of the day, playing it safe has never the legacy of a great one.

The argument is that something is always funny when the joke isn’t on you and you’re out of touch enough to find humor in it. To that point, it’s fair to say that as black people in America, we should know better than to laugh at the expense of the oppressed.

But at the same time, we live in a world where we can’t take anything serious unless it offends our own specific beliefs, and so, who are we to dictate a middle ground or moral compass for someone whose job it is

to be politically incorrect?

For many people, the ability of a comedian to be able to say the politically incorrect in front of crowds of thousands in hopes of sharing a laugh isn’t what’s truly detrimental to the plight of the oppressed, so why hold them accountable for the actions of the societies worst?

If it’s a question of whether or not the outrage from this latest special will end Chappelle’s run a comedy great, then the answer is likely “No” according to fans of the comedian.

“Not at all, there’s no reason for him to be canceled. He made fun of every single social group there is and at the end of the day, we have to realize and it’s his job to be politically incorrect as a comedian.” said Charles Barjon, a sophomore history major from California when asked if he thought Chappelle should be cancelled.

Regardless of which side of the discussion you may fall on, the reality of the United States leadership outlawing abortions throughout the entirety of the deep South and banning transgenders from serving in the army should be the focus of the mass’ ire, not an individual whose only goal is to make people laugh.

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HBCU Grads: Exploring Career Opportunities

April Pou

The Southern Digest

Is your vision board not as inspirational as it once was? The smiling graduate complete with cap and gown, luxury vehicle and dream home rounded out with motivational phrases just don’t give us the same jolt now that it’s time to bring the vision to life.

Most students know exactly what career they want to pursue when they get to Southern’s illustrious campus. Then, other options present themselves, they become disillusioned or discover their true passion. That leaves the rest of us. The “what the world do I do after I cross the stage” gang.

Here are some of the options

Date Rape Trew Counch

The Southern Digest

It felt dense, like the whole club was cognizant of me and my lack of bodily control. Flared nostrils, bucked eyes, and puny feelings came pouring in like a playful plague.

The music began to slow down, the kaleidoscopic lights were all I could see as if I was looking directly at the sun, then it went black.

When I came to my senses, I could feel my body trying to pull itself through the deficit of energy.

“SAY, YOU GOOD??”

My ability to hear came before my ability to see, so when I finally opened my eyes, I saw my friend.

She mouthed the words, “SAY ,YOU GOOD??” I immediately got myself together.

Unconsciously, I pulled myself up and my friend placed herself in a bear hugging position.

My friend I, both still very intoxicated, walked to the outside of the club where we sat completely shocked.

Completely embarrassed, the side effects from the “roofie” where persistent.

In the moment I knew exactly what had happened to me because these recreational drugs weren’t so recreational to me. Besides that, the guy that had agreed to get the drink for me made his presence very present throughout the whole night.

Scared, embarrassed, and intoxicated aren’t great associates.

Especially not for a young girl in an unknown town with unknown people. However, we made it home safely and the paramount lesson persists.

I didn’t report the club or even try to find the man that did this to me, because ultimately, I thought this was my fault.

My irresponsible actions were the judges and the jury, plus no one was going (definitely in the HBCU/ Black community) to

not readily presented to HBCU grads that I think are great options for a gap year or even a career.

The Peace Corps. You will be afforded a stipend to support your daily life in the country in which you volunteer. Though you are considered a volunteer, not only will you receive a living allowance, you’ll get over 10,000 upon your return home to use how you desire.

Career China and similar programs. Some education majors aren’t able to pass the Praxis and are routed directly to poplar and high competitive programs such as Teach for America. Teaching abroad has a host of benefits that teaching stateside lacks.

International students are more

eager and driven to learn. This can makes teach easier, little need for redirection or discipline.

Motivated students also make educating fun and rewarding.

Work abroad. General jobs in many fields are available across the globe. In an international economy, it’s all up for grabs.

Job postings in the United States attract responses spanning the globe. Enter the world’s economy and search for popular relocation friendly jobs such as sales, marketing and copy writing.

Other options are fun, seasonal gigs like snowboarding instructor or wine maker.

Gap year. A gap year is one year taken off between educational pursuits. If you’re considering law or medical school or some other

believe that this young black girl got roofied.

Black women have to almost be complacent in their own abuse to survive, but hopefully with a quick insight of a victim’s story we can change the immotile minds of the world.

Just as Ms. Debrah Clark, Health Professor at Southern University, said, “Don’t buy or bring open lid drinks from or to the club, stay close to friends, and stay aware of your surroundings.”

Sexual assault is notably aware on campus, and everyday young women and men are being victimized because of a plethora of invalidating systems in the HBCU community.

During the day we go to classes, stop at the union, get something to eat, but at night we party.

College students from all over the metropolitan area come together for what you can call the best or the worst night.

Generally, it starts as a couple of freshman teenage girls going to a party to smoke, drink, and dance; have fun, as usual. However, with just a swift movement of a hand or irresponsible thinking, you may end up on what some might say call a “bad trip.”

Many females in the HBCU/Black community have experienced this, even at the illustrious Southern. A freshman here had almost the same experience as I did.

“I felt violated, I felt like my body wasn’t mine anymore ... it was his. And I didn’t tell anyone because ultimately it was my fault. I was naive to the fact that I thought that I can trust myself and my surroundings, but I guess I was wrong. Now I just feel like a target, like everyone has their predatory eyes on me. Although, I don’t want to fall victim to the situation it hurt and changed me for the rest of my life.”

Peers like this particular girl gives you an unbiased, but stereotypical belvedere of the HBCU roofie epidemic.

Young men and women all around word are silenced, because

traumatic experiences like so are deemed normal or “not that big of a deal.” However, with awareness and a simple conversation we could inform young local students in our own HBCU community.

Researching this topic was exigent, but for the cause and awareness, I endured the potential embarrassment and nonplused looks of my peers. One of my peers here at the University, a freshman, had something to say about the topic.

“It’s sad that as girl we have to make sure that our drinks are covered because of disgusting men. Going to parties as a freshman is scary for any and every girl this I know for a fact.

The constant stares, catcalling, and even groping in the club still happens to me to this day. With big “party schools” like Southern we have be extra careful definitely in Baton Rouge its just weird here … I’m glad we are starting to have this conversation more, because the more we talk about it the more men will listen and actually understand that this is not okay.”

As the conversation grows throughout our community, awareness and faith have risen for the young girls after me.

Date raping, Drugging, or even administering unwanted attention is not okay. Not even from the same sex, no means no, and no response means no.

For the perverted, predatory men out there that feel they have no choice here’s 3 things you can do to avoid it. #1, when encountering a woman in the club remember to not grope her or put anything in her drink. #2, if you ever encounter a woman that intoxicated remember not to rape or feel obligated to her body. #3, if you see a woman dancing in the club don’t proceed to get her attention by calling her anything other than the name her mother gave her. If you don’t know it , oh well.

Thank you for your time, Management.

graduate level degree a gap year could be just what your restless soul needs. There are many study abroad programs designed for the gap year, you can take a couple classes, live on the host campus and explore places like Nepal, India or Bolivia. Or, consider stateside options heavily available in the New England area.

Opportunities range from nature specialist to ship crewman.

Natural and holistic practices.

The tide towards homeopathic treatments is growing size and momentum. If this trend continues natural spins on common business will explode.

Hair salons that only use organic products free from chemicals, massage, acupuncture centers are good areas to cogitate upon.

Don’t become a slave to the American Dream. Think outside of the box, flip it over, stand on it and make it your soap box. There is an entire world open to you.

Expand the ideas you had to achieve those motivators on your vision board. Besides earning money and obtaining a degree what was your goal when you came to the Yard?

You don’t have to enter the rat race when you graduate. All of the same opportunities may not be presented to us; but they are available to each of us. Take some time to explore your options.

After all, that’s why you obtain a liberal arts degree.

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are on the verge of extinction, yet most people don’t really care. It’s quite sad honestly.”

Once upon a time there was Earth, but then came garbage, excessive emission of CO2 and basically anything else that exists because we humans saw a perfectly fine place and decided to make it “better.” But the question here is, better for who?

Because presently, “Ninety-two percent of the world population lives in areas with polluted air” (green living).

There is plenty of blame to go around, but credit must be given where it’s due. We have made a lot of efforts to protect the environment. It’s true, we just put “biodegradable” on everything and call it a day. Or even better we can just say “in the future the air will be clean,” or “in the future we will live in space,” but we said similar things two dozen years ago and the back then “in the future” is the present, and still no flying cars.

Have you ever asked yourself what could we would have done differently if we could go back in time? I do, and the answer that I always end up with is that we would not change anything because that’s what any time traveling movie ever made has taught us.

It is possible that by trying to make earth a livable place for humans it turned out to cause the exact opposite. We are running out of exhaustible Natural resources and if global warming does not get us first, the inability to replace, oil, natural gases and some key minerals, certainly will.

18 million years of damage vs 18 months of repairs.

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Once upon a time, there was earth, a beautiful and diverse place that was peaceful and undamaged, all was well until humans showed up!

We have been living and harvesting the attributes of this planet for decades and now that it’s dying, what are we going to do?

The answer that comes to mind when anyone think about that question is “Space.” Why not?

Let’s go destroy another planet or even better, the whole universe.

We are always talking about everything we are doing to save the Earth, but those very things are destroying it and we would not even be at this point if humans did not carelessly live on this planet for so long without thinking about how they may impact it.

We are left with 18 months to make decisions that are critical for the survival of the planet and suddenly some of us are environmental experts, some are pointing fingers, and the remaining 99.9% do not even know what is going on. The global temperature is rising, and I can feel it; in fact, anyone who has been outside in the past week felt it. Tyresha Simms a sophomore Mechanical engineering major from Baton Rouge, LA adds, “In the state of Louisiana, in the last 3 months we’ve been going through heat waves.”

Andrea Parker a sophomore, nursing major from Bossier City, LA comments, “Well to put it simply, I feel like we are killing our environment. The earth is warming at an alarming rate, we’ve lost 20% of the Amazon rainforest, more and more animals

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Resident Assistants helps Miss Residential Life and Housing with a fun night of “Grocery Bingo” in Boley Hall lobby on September 4. (Kalvinesha Jackson/DIGEST)

Members of the Beta Alpha chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. learn self defense techniques at the Intramural Sports Complex during Ladies for Defense on August 30.

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Students sing along to “Party in the U.S.A” by Miley Cyrus at Karaoke with the Nupes hosted by that Alpha Sigma Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc on September 4 in the Cotillion Ballroom of the Smith-Brown Memorial Union.

(Te’yanah Owens/DIGEST)

FYE Mentors and Members of SGA hand out cold treats to students at the First Friday even hosted by First Year Experience on the Union Patio on September 6. (Amari Cannon/DIGEST)

Members of the Beta Psi Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. stroll during Pretty Wednesday on September 4 at the Smith-Brown Memorial Union Courtyard.

(Davon Jackson/DIGEST)

In a heated game of “Guess Who,” these ladies face off with excitement at Game Night hosted by The Collegiate 100 Black Women of SU on September 5 in the Java City cafe of the John B.Cade Library. (Davon Jackson/DIGEST)

Students sorting through materials to create their own vision boards at The Vision Board Party in the Smith-Brown Memorial Cotillion Ballroom hosted by the Student Government Association on Tuesday September 3. (Sydney Brown/DIGEST)