Jaguars blast Delta Devils in SWAC Opener
Willie Quinn - SWAC Specialist Player of the Week
SPORTS, PAGE 4
SEPTEMBER 15, 2015
Volume 65
@southerndigest.com
Visit us online: www.southerndigest.com for news, updates, photos and more.
LiveText; wait, there’s more!
Issue 3
SGA Election Results: Congratulations! Miss Freshman
Platform beneficial to students beyond the classroom
Micah Pegues - 165 Votes
Freshman Class President Travon Nabors - 152 Votes
Southern University Law Center receives $10,000 donation for scholarships
Joshua Mcknight/DIGEST Project Director Donovan Segura explains what the LiveText platform has to offer to the Southern University student body.
BY LAUREN JOHNSON DIGEST EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
Southern University partnered with LiveText Incorporated in 2010 to better manage student outcomes. LiveText is a web application that provides online academic resources for student collaboration and learning outcomes assessment. LiveText gives students the ability to create an electronic portfolio, share resumes, engage in discussion boards, complete assignments, keep record of their academic career and participate in a process that will allow for a datadriven curricular improvements. LiveText subscription codes are available for first time freshmen and first time transfer students. The LiveText fee will be applied to the student’s billing statement, meaning if the student is a first time freshman or transfer student LiveText has already been included in tuition and fees. The subscription code is good for five years and can be used once the student has graduated. Students can renew their subscription after the five years at a lower rate. After being in position for a short time, Director of the The Office of Institutionalizing and Sustaining Strategic assessment Management
(ISSAM) Dr. Donovan L. Segura and Coordinator Debra Tilson, felt that LiveText has several positive functions in which the students are unaware of. “LiveText allows us to access the students growth and ensure that there is continuous learning and improvement,” said Segura. When asked of the office improvements Segura mentioned Tilson and her efforts. “Tilson, with 18 years of employment and experience in various SU departments and divisions managed to take this process from paper to digital,” said Segura. In the past semesters students had to see personnel and receive a code that was computer generated to access LiveText. “The transition, while automated, has been smooth. The students are really satisfied with the process, quick response, and the 24 hour 7 days a week accessibility,” Segura finished. With a collective effort of The Office of ISSAM and the Division of Information and technology there is a key code management system that automatically sends LiveText subscription codes to the students via their SUBR email once paid for. When asked of the nature in which the SU Professors are
embracing LiveText Segura responded, “There have been some challenges getting faculty to buy into this culture of assessment. I think that several already have heavy loads and many may see this as an extra weight or task. Also I believe that many do not like to embrace change.” Discussing ways to overcome those challenges and overall involvement Segura went on to say, “Teachers are just going to have to adhere to it, there will no longer be an option, but now a mandate. There are critical assignments that have to be done and if not there will be consequences, because we have to change this whole process. I am aware that in the pass we would start then stop, but consistency is key. Segura also mentioned the importance of implementing LiveText into the curriculum. “Also, if we are going to require the students to purchase live text than we should mandate that the professors use live text, because it is unfair to have a student pay for something and then not use it.” With support from Executive Vice Chancellor of Academic
See LIVE TEXT page 3
CAREER WEEK
NEWS Students give back to the community through the Center for Service Learning. Page 2
SPORTS
Students prepare for Fall 2015 Career Exploration Day. Suit up for SUCCESS. Page 6
Pictured from left are Bobby Manning, ’97; Carol Powell-Lexing, ’88; PresidentChancellor Ray L. Belton; Interim Chancellor John K. Pierre; James Ross, Jr., ’80; Louis Scott, ’78; and George Britton III, ’89, Martinet Society chapter president. Photo Courtesy/SULC
BY LAUREN JOHNSON DIGEST EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
On September 4, 2015 the Southern University Law Center, located on the Baton Rouge campus, received a donation from the Members of the Northeast Chapter of the Louis A. Martinet Society. The contribution of 10,000 dollars was donated to the SULC Scholarship Fund, during the President’s Reception hosted by the
Southern University System. Over 300 alumni gathered at the Eddie G. Robinson Museum in Grambling, Louisiana, on the Jaguars’ opening football game weekend against Louisiana Tech Bulldogs in Ruston. “We understand that the students need help, and it is part of our efforts to get the Alumni involved and provide
See SULAW page 3
Southern University’s Bike Patrol Prepares for Football Season BY SU MEDIA RELATIONS
Baton Rouge, LA - Southern University’s Police Department’s (SUPD) bike patrol team is ready for some football. SUPD’s bike patrol team will be accessible for fans, students, faculty and staff to assist with directions, parking information and safety
needs this season and throughout the semester. The bikes give “officers a hands on direct connection with everyone,” said Southern University’s Interim Chief of Police, Joycelyn Johnson. “Officers
See BIKE PATROL page 3
COMMENTARY
On campus Parking Procedure. Lady Jaguars prepare for their home opener What is a Best Friend? against Southeastern. Williams earns SWAC honors. Page 5
THE OFFICIAL STUDENT NEWSPAPER OF SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY AND A&M COLLEGE, BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA
Page 10
Campus Briefs southerndigest.com
Page 2 - Tuesday, September 15, 2015
The Southern Digest SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY
SUITE 1064 – T.H.HARRIS HALL – P.O. BOX 10180 – BATON ROUGE, LA 70813 225.771.2231 PHONE / 225.771.5840 FAX WWW.SOUTHERNDIGEST.COM The Southern DIGEST is written, edited and published by members of the student body at Southern University and A&M College. The Southern DIGEST is published once weekly (Tuesday with a run count of 4,000 copies per issue during the Southern University - Baton Rouge campus fall, spring semesters. The paper is free to students, staff, faculty and general public every Tuesday & Friday morning on the SUBR campus. The Southern DIGEST student offices are open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday - Friday. The offices are located on the first floor of T.H. Harris Hall, Suite 1064. ISSN: 1540-7276. Copyright 2015 by The Southern University Office of Student Media Services. All articles, photographs and graphics are property of The Southern DIGEST and its contents may not be reproduced or republished without the written permission from the Editor in Chief and Director of Student Media Services. The Southern DIGEST is the official student newspaper of Southern University and A&M College located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Articles, features, opinions, speak out and editorials do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of the administration and its policies. Signed articles, feedback, commentaries and features do not necessarily reflect the views of the editors, staff or student body.
PUBLICATION ASSOCIATIONS
The Southern DIGEST is a member of the Black College Communications Association (BCCA), National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ), University - Wire Network (U-Wire), Associated Collegiate Press (ACP), College Media Advisers Association (CMA), Society of Professional Journalist (SPJ), Full member of the Associated Press (AP) and the Louisiana Press Association (LPA).
ADVERTISER MEMBERSHIPS
The Southern DIGEST subscribes to the American Passage, 360 Youth, All Campus Media, Ruxton Group and Digital Partners On-Line services.
STUDENT MEDIA OFFICE Director Heather Freeman Publications/Graphics Manager Jermaine Proshee Advertising/Sales Manager Camela Jackson
CONTACTS (Area Code 225)
Advertising/Sales Office- 771.5833 DIGEST Newsroom - 771.2231 The Jaguar Yearbook - 771.5812
Southern University and A&M College at Baton Rouge is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097, telephone (404) 679-4500, Website: www.sacscoc.org.
DIGEST STAFF Fall 2015
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Lauren Johnson
ONLINE EDITOR Kayla Foster
MANAGING EDITOR Laquencia Parker
DIGEST STAFF WRITERS
COPY EDITOR Laquencia Parker NEWS EDITOR VACANT LAYOUT EDITOR Derylle Spears II A&E EDITOR VACANT SPORTS EDITOR Felix Cunningham III PHOTO EDITOR Alliyah Moore
Jacaria Bickham Willshika Carter Trevor Moore William Wallace Ambrosia Williams
9/15
9/16
The Sentinel of an Enlightened Student Body since 1926
Campus Briefs SCHOLARSHIP INTRAMURAL SPORTS 7, 2015 @ 6 PM. in the Royal OPPORTUNITY FLAG FOOTBALL MEN & Cotillion Ballroom of the Apply now for one of three WOMEN LEAGUE Smith-Brown Memorial $500 Devin Addison Academic Entry Forms can be picked Union. The deadline to Scholarships. Applications up from the Intramural submit applications will be are available through your Complex. Monday, October 13, 2015. department. Deadline for registration is For more information call the Application Deadline is 5pm September 17, 2015. Honors College (225) 771on Friday, September 25, 2015. 4854 (D. Mackie) Captains’ meeting is Friday, CAREER WEEK 2015 September 18, 2015 BOLD PROJECT The Southern University at 6:30 pm The Building Opportunities Office of Career Services Play begins September 21, through Leadership Center will host its Fall 2015 2015 at 5:00 pm Development (BOLD) Project Career Exploration Day on is now accepting applications Wednesday, September 16th, For more information, for the 2015-2016 session. in the Felton G. Clark Activity contact Coach Tanner at the Classes will begin on Center from Rec Center at (225) 405-7876. Saturday, October 17, 2015, 10:00 AM-3:00 pm. for registered participants. NURSING SCHOOL SHELL OIL APPLICATIONS NETWORKING & Applications for the School 42ND ANNUAL BAYOU RECRUITING EVENT of Nursing for the spring CLASSIC Wednesday, September 16, 2016 semester are now Tickets for the 42nd Bayou 2015 from 4-6pm in T.T. Allain available online at www. Classic football game room 313. The event is open subr.edu. Click on Academic between the Southern to Business and Engineering Affairs and follow the School University Jaguars and the Students. Must have a 3.2 GPA of Nursing Undergraduate Grambling State University or above. Business Casual Program link. Tigers are on sale now. Attire, Bring a Friend! Contact Devin Addision: Devin. The deadline for applying is LAST DAY WITHDRAW Addison@shell.com August 31, 2015. FROM CLASSES The deadline to withdraw MIDNIGHT MADNESS GET IN THE GAME from classes will be Friday, Battle of the Bands and Pep HONDA CHALLENGE November 13, 2015. Rally will be held Friday The HBCU Quiz Bowl will BOLD PROJECT September 18, 2015 at AW be held Wednesday, October Mumford Stadium. Doors open at 8pm.
Jaguar Speakout
Derylle Spears II/DIGEST
The Louis Stokes Louisiana Alliance for Minority Particiaption is recruiting STEM majors for the Fall 2015 semester. For more information, contact (225) 771-2730. ADVOCATING FOR WORKPLACE JUSTICE Local and walk-in law students are invited to participate in the Peggy Browning Fund panel on Tuesday, September 23. The discussion will take place in the SU Law Center, room 130 from 4:30 PM6:30 PM. Admission is free and lunch will be provided. Participants must register by September 18. BEAT JACKSON STATE
GO JAGS!!!
Come support your Southern Jaguars as they take on the Jackson State Tigers this Saturday at A.W. Mumford Stadium.
Wear Columbia blue! Kick-off is at 5p.m.
What are you expecting to benefit from the 2015 Fall Career Fair?
Romel Williams DIGEST PHOTOGRAPHERS Jardashai Alexander Franklin Carter Tiana Cephers Jeremiah Cornelius Astavven Cotton Joshua Mcknight Kylar Tillotson Nachelle Rankins Brash Russell Tyra Brownlee
4-Day Weather Outlook (Tuesday-Friday)
Mostly Cloudy High: 85 Lo:w 73 Rain: 20%
THE
SOUTHERN DIGEST
9/17
PM Thunderstorms Partly Cloudy High: 88 High: 90 Low: 69 Low: 68 Rain: 50% Rain: 10%
9/18
Sunny High: 90 Low: 68 Rain: 10%
FABIOLA PARRA
MICHEAL BURNS II
BUSINESS GRADUATE STUDENT VALLEJO, CALIFORNIA
NURSING SOPHOMORE NEW ORLEANS
“The career fair always offers sneak peak of what employers are looking for. There is great benefit in meeting many company representatives who can potentially offer me a opportunity at their company. My advice would be look sharp, sell yourself, and bring updated resumes.”
“Hopefully I can find a consistent job that works well with my school schedule.”
JAYLYNN MYERS
PSYCHOLOGY JUNIOR OPELOUSAS “Im expecting to benefit from the exposure that the Career Fair will offer.”
DEVIN DICKERSON
COMPUTER SCIENCE JUNIOR NEW ORLEANS “ This is our chance as students to build a relationship with the company and/or companies which may increase our chances of getting hired.”
GOT BRIEFS? EMAIL US: DIGEST@SUBR.EDU
Business Assistant Ad
News southerndigest.com
The Sentinel of an Enlightened Student Body since 1926
THE
SOUTHERN DIGEST
Tuesday, September 15, 2015 - Page 3
Making a Difference: SU students go above and beyond to give back to the community BY LAUREN JOHNSON DIGEST EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
As a graduation requirement, it is mandatory that all Southern University students enroll and pass the Student Service Learning course. This semester, students chose to give back to the community, along with obtaining more than the required amount of service hours. “I am really proud of the students,” said Lori Hitchens, a Center for Service Learning Instructor. “We wanted to give the students the opportunity to not only gain service hours but to actually give back, and the students were really interested in the fact that it didn’t only give them hours, but that it could actually help the community,” finished Hitchens. Students volunteered at the “Movie Night in the Park” and a “Flashlight Hike” for Daddy’s Friday Night out which featured: Daddy’s Daycare on Friday August 28, and was hosted by Community Against Drugs and Violence Incorporation
Courtesy/ Southern University Center for Service Learning
(CADAV) and Scotlandville Community Development Corporation (CDC). Over 40 students assisted in serving refreshments. Continuing to give back through service, on August 29, students volunteered with the first phase of the Faith
and Vision Clean up, hosted by the Outreach Ministry of Progressive Baptist Church. Students assisted with rotating 10 clients with temporary housing, job applications and placement assistance. I would like to thank the students for their service,”
said Pat McCallister-LeDuff , Director and Coordinator for CADAV, Incorporated. “ The Southern University Center for Service Learning students were awesome, and they really gave back to the community this weekend,” finished LeDuff.
Submit your letter to the Editor today! digest@subr.edu
Affairs, Dr. VerJanis Peoples, Segura feels that the process of getting professors on board is more at ease. When asked of one of the most beneficial aspects of LiveText for students Segura responded saying, “We now have millennial students that no longer carry a jump drive, or floppy disk to store information, and LiveText allows you to have file management and store resumes, papers, and portfolios.” Mass Communications major Jessica Carter of Baton Rouge Louisiana says she finds LiveText is useful. “Our university needs to keep up with technological advances, also I am aware that not all professors use this site, but I do feel that this is only hurting the students, because we need to be aware of this beneficial asset that our university offers.” “We are moving upward and onward, and our office motto is No Data, NO Decisions ” finished Segura. Students are asked to visit the office of ISSAM in Stewart Hall room 112, Or contact Tilson at Debra_Tilson@subr.edu or call 771 2286.
SU LAW from page 1 the support for students,” said SU Law Interim Chancellor John K. Pierre. “The alumni wanted to give back and after discussion the donation was made, and we greatly appreciate it. We would like to challenge our other alumni to step forward and help students in their respected areas, locally and nationally.” The SULC invites students to the regional workshop that will educate students on rights and needs of workers. The workshop will be on September 22, in room 130 of the Law Center from 4:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. Admission is free, and students are asked to register at tinyurl.com/noghore.
BIKE PATROL from page 1 can interact up close and in person. Officers can also answer questions directly, respond quickly to distress calls and interact with the campus community during peak hours.” Trained to cycle up and down stairs, hills and quickly dismount by Baton Rouge City Police Department, SUPD’s bike patrol is prepared to pursue a suspect if suspicious activity occurs. The bikes “provide an easier way of travel between tight spaces if need be, especially when chasing a suspect,” said Officer Donald Tezano. “We can get through quickly, fast and effectively to stop a threat.” SUPD wants to maintain a safe environment, and encourage students, fans and visitors to ask for help, if needed, if they see an officer patrolling campus. “The SUPD believes #WeAreSouthern can hold true by working together with the campus community in keeping the campus safe,” said Johnson. With over 20,000 fans planning to attend, SUPD’s bike patrol is looking forward to SU’s first home game against Jackson State’s Tigers, September 19th at 5 p.m., in A.W. Mumford Stadium.
LIVE TEXT from page 1
Since launching in April 2006, megabus.com has served more than 40 million customers throughout more than 120 cities across North America. Photo Courtesy/megabus.com
Megabus: an alternate route home BY LAUREN JOHNSON DIGEST EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
Southern University has a growing number of students that are out of state. Usually on the weekends or during breaks students like to return home, but being college students that can become expensive. With fall break quickly approaching there is an inexpensive way in which students can travel home, via the MegaBus. A bus service that
COPY EDITORS WANTED!
&
provides discount travel services, the Mega Bus has tickets prices that start at one dollar and serves every campus. Students are encouraged to visit megabus.com to purchase tickets in advance. Passengers can enjoy free wi-fi, panoramic windows and a green alternative way to travel. Busses are wheelchair accessible, and also include at-seat outlets. Megabus’ most popular travel routes include Atlanta-Orlando, DallasHouston, Chicago-Minneapolis
WRITERS WANTED!
Check out the award winning Southern DIGEST
www.southerndigest.com
All encouraged to apply (English Majors Preferred) Join the Student Media Staff Today!
Jaguar Sports southerndigest.com
Page 4 - Tuesday, September 15, 2015
THE
SOUTHERN DIGEST
Back-to-Back
The Sentinel of an Enlightened Student Body since 1926
SWAC
Football Standings
90 yard TD
39 yard TD
Quinn floods ESPN and Twitter as Southern puts a stop to Delta Devils BY FELIX CUNNINGHAM III DIGEST SPORTS EDITOR
This past weekend at Rice-Totten Stadium, ESPN highlighted some Jaguar talent not once but twice and even tweeted this young student athlete as being scouted for future Sunday game day. The tweet was sent by @espn and said, “Meanwhile in college football, Southern’s Willie Quinn had a puntreturn TD that would fit right in on a Sunday.” 140 characters can speak such volumes. No one could have ever thought that a swift 5’5 kid from Miami, Florida would make such a difference to the Jaguar squad. This kid’s name is Willie Quinn and with a smiling face, he’s happy to do what he loves. Southern’s senior receiver racked up 276 total yards and three touchdowns however, none as a receiver, to spark the Jaguars’ 50-13 slaughter of Mississippi
Valley State on Thursday night at RiceTotten Stadium. Quinn found the end zone on a punt return, threw for another touchdown on a trick play and brought a kickoff back for a score during the teams’ conference opener. He averaged 46 yards per touch. “Willie is one of the most humble guys on our team,” said Southern Head Coach Dawson Odums. “God gives us all talents, and he uses his to his fullest.” This talent helped the Jags scrape pass in last weekend’s bout against LA Tech and the team was reminded 0-0 during this bout. The Jaguars opened the game with a 13-point lead before his first highlight was attributed on social media networks and on ESPN top ten. After the Jaguars forced the Delta Devils for the three and out, the young and comfortable senior bolted down the field from the 39-yard line and broke virtuous tackles on his way into the red zone. He “flipped” over a Delta Devil defender into the end zone, which increased the lead 20-0 in the first quarter. This factor came after he was awarded
SWAC Play Ahead
Southern looks past Ruston
Derylle Spears II/DIGEST The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs simply out muscled the Jaguars in their week one match-up in Ruston, LA.
SWAC Specialist of the Week for the 100yard kickoff return against Louisiana Tech the previous week. During postgame interviews, Odums caught a twinkle in his eye in which he saw Quinn’s highlight on the big-screen. “Hey, look at that, Willie,” Odums told the senior receiver. “They got you on TV, man. You see that? That’s pretty impressive. You made ‘Sports Center.’ ” “Top 10,” Quinn said, smiling. Before the half was up, Quinn bolted again. On the first play of the Jaguars’ drive after the recovery by Nicholas McDonald’s interception, he took a drive toward the left sideline and found junior receiver Randall Menard wide open downfield for an 89-yard scoring strike. The touchdown put Southern ahead 33-0 with 6:20 remaining in the second quarter. The Delta Devils saw no relief until the near end of the first half when they tacked
BY FELIX CUNNINGHAM III DIGEST SPORTS EDITOR
At their opening home game, Southern found the same dismay as the rest of the nine teams of the Southwestern Athletic Conference when they fell 62-15 against LA Tech in Ruston, LA at TO Joe Alliet Stadium on September 5. 27,905 combined fans from both universities made for the secondmost crowd sensation Tech has seen since ULM stormed the campus. History was made inside of the stadium, but, unfortunately, Southern only picked up a few accolades within the game. Senior, wide receiver, Willie Quinn, attested for the 100-yard kickoff return and the crafty two - point conversion brought the highest momentum for Southern with a mere minute left in the first quarter. This brought the first point value to Southern when they were at a deficit of 24 points. “The team likes when I make a big play because it gives the team excitement and if I have to do that every game, I will,” said Quinn. Quinn concluded that he had a canine sense for the end zone. “I have a nose for the touchdown and when I touch the ball, I feel like I have to make it to the end zone whether the team is winning or
SWAC Overall W L W L Southern U. 1 0 1 1 Ark.-Pine Bluff 0 0 1 1 Tex. Southern 0 1 1 1 Alcorn State 1 0 1 1 Alabama State 0 1 0 2 Prairie View 1 0 1 1 Alabama A&M 0 0 0 1 Jackson State 0 0 0 2 Miss. Valley St. 0 1 0 2 Grambling State 0 0 0 2 ——— This Week’s Games: Tuesday: (VolleyBall) 9/15 Southern U Vs. Southeastern La. @6:00pm - Clifford Seymour Gym
Thursday: (VolleyBall) 9/17 Southern U Vs. Tennessee State @6:00pm - Clifford Seymour Gym
Friday: (Soccer) 9/18 Southern U @ Louisiana Tech Ruston, La. @ 6:00p.m.
Saturday: (Football) 9/19
See BACK TO BACK page 5
losing.” This didn’t make up for the fact that Southern fell behind 52-8 before halftime. In the second half, defensive back, Danny Johnson caught two interceptions from Tech’s backup quarterback, Ryan Higgins, which both were at the red zone range which ignited the crowd. Johnson mentioned that he scoped the pass game in the remainder of the second half. “I feel like I made some good plays,” said Johnson, “They weren’t throwing the ball at first and then when they did, I had to execute.” Johnson attested for his AllSWAC selection in the preseason with the task he has achieved. In the third quarter, seasoned junior, Southern running back, Lenard Tillery bolstered into the end zone to attribute the final score of 15 for the Jaguars. Southern had to endure some hardships. Southern suffered in the run game in which LA Tech had 207 rushing yards compared to the Jaguar’s 113 in which Tech gained two touchdowns compared to the Jaguar’s one. LA Tech’s quarterback, Jeff Driskel threw for more yardage than true Southern freshman quarterback, Austin Howard. Howard fell short at the snap when
Southern U Vs. Jackson State @5:00pm - A.W. Mumford Stadium Gameday: Wear Columbia Blue Shirts Be sure to drive safely to the Game this *Saturday in Alabama. Please don’t drink and drive. No texing and driving. Be safe! See you there!
he threw for 95 yards and couldn’t capture a touchdown while Driskel threw 274 yards and accosted for four of LA Tech’s touchdowns. Louisiana Tech captured history inside of their stadium and shook the first game jitters off of their shoulders. Southern had to defend some history-defining moments during gameplay. First Tech’s wide receiver, Paul Tuner, scored their first 45-yard punt return since 2011 when Tech contented against New Mexico State. LA Tech defense recorded at least one interception every home game, which made for the eleventh home game that Tech has had an interception. Turner returns to multiply history when he scored his longest touchdown reception of 58 yards when they lead 38-8 with 12:35 left in the second quarter. Kenneth Dixon with a 65-yard sprint touchdown tied him to be the tenth of all time in the NCAA with his 63rd touchdown of all time that he shared with Rob Drayne of Wisconsin (1996-1999). LA Tech registered sixty plus points on three of their SWAC opponents. These are only a few of the defining moments scoped by LA Tech. Southern will opt to rebound in conference play in the remaining games to come.
Jaguar Sports southerndigest.com
The Sentinel of an Enlightened Student Body since 1926
Homebound
THE
SOUTHERN DIGEST
Tuesday, September 15, 2015 - Page 5 BACK-TO-BACK from page 4
Southern recuperates on the road to return to Clifford Seymour Gym BY FELIX CUNNINGHAM III DIGEST SPORTS EDITOR
Southwestern Athletic Conference play has not arrived yet and it has taken a toll on the Southern women’s volleyball team as they were swept in four more games in the past. Besides falling first to University of Louisiana Lafayette on September 8, they were invited to the LA Tech Volleyball Invitational from September 11-12 in Ruston and fell against the three universities: Lamar, Louisiana Tech and UniversityLouisiana at Monroe. First game brought a high of 8 kills by veteran middle blocker, Chinasa Ekewariri, in which Southern bolstered a valiant effort but fell in all three sets (14-25, 1725, 16-25). In the early part of the game, Southern started with an early lead but then was separated by trialing efforts after ULLafayette took advantage of the attack errors by the double attack errors by Southern and capitalized until the end of the first set. The other two sets, Southern fell by the wayside when UL – Lafayette took the obvious early lead in the bout and Southern couldn’t
muster to catch up. Game highs were Chanelle Gardner of UL – Lafayette acquired 10 kills and two blocks. Katey Kyle as well as Hanna Rovira captured 9 kills and two blocks apiece. On September 11, Southern then advanced into the LA Tech Volleyball Tournament, which led to falling to Lamar (12-25, 16-25, 19-25). In the third set, an effort by Southern when they were at a deficit of seven points after a kill down the middle by junior outside hitter, Melodie Malone, (12-19): another kill by Malone followed by a service ace by Vaterra Calais, and two attack error by Amy Hollowell severed the gap between the two teams. However despite the gap being severed, Southern still fell and was swept. Then Southern rebounded in the two games they had to attack in the same day September 12, being LA Tech and ULMonroe. First against LA Tech, the Lady Jags came together and didn’t sequester more than a six-point deficit in all three sets (22-25, 2125, 20-25). In the first set, Southern was tied 10-10
against the opposition and after a service ace by Alejandra Avilles, Southern swept five points straight when four attack errors followed suit for LA Tech. However at the end of the bout, LA Tech took their errors and corrected the gameplay to send Southern to the same amount of errors to accost for the three point lead. After this first game, the other sets Southern fell but wasn’t severely beaten. After Tech, the Lady Jags took their recoil damage in the next game against ULM and took the helm to attempt to not give up the first set. Southern and ULM battled for six lead changes in the game and the game was supposed to taken to 25 points, however the point value lead to 30 in which was ULM’s win. ULM captured the fatigue of Southern after the valiant first set and dismantled their defensive efforts in the second and third sets. ULM (7-5) captured the game in all sets (30-28, 25-14, 25-14). Southern (0-9) now stands at the chopping block awaiting their first home game in Clifford Seymour Gym on September 15 against Southeastern Louisiana. Defensive Player of the Week- Williams The league’s Preseason Defensive Player of the Year added her second All-Tournament team honors to her ledger during the University of Texas-Rio Grande Valley Tournament. Despite the Jaguars going 0-3 in the two day tournament, Williams led Southern University with 50 digs, including a game high 21 digs against San Jose State. The junior from Fort Worth, Texas, also had four service aces and five assists.
on six points to the scoreboard. Valley chipped away at the deficit with another touchdown on the opening drive of the second half, which concluded their scoring game. Quinn put their comeback to rest with a 90-yard touchdown on next return. The Delta Devils looked like they had him stopped around the 30-yard line by fingertip grip, but he found a lane and outran the opposition into the end zone once again. He now has seven career return touchdowns, with four coming on kickoffs and three on punts. “We don’t need much. Just give him a little crease, and he’ll make a big hole,” said Odums. “He’s an electrifying football player. We’re glad he’s on our team. He’s a special talent, and we’re just glad he plays for the Jaguars.” Even teammate Lenard Tillery had some supporting words to say for Quinn’s overall performance. “This kid is amazing and whenever he touches the ball, he can score. Every team that we faced saw that you can’t game plan against a guy like this. He makes you take your game to a higher level when he plays how he plays.” Southern will be back at A.W. Mumford on Saturday, September 19 when they charge up against Jackson State for the first home game of the season.
Courtesy SU Athletics
Women’s Soccer falls to Lady Falcons at home BY SKYLER FRANKLIN DIGEST SPORTS WRITER
Late Friday afternoon Southern University’s women’s soccer team took on the Lady Falcons of Southern Mississippi on their home field for the first time this season. Despite their previous games ending in losses, the Lady Jaguars came out with a fight but still came up short. Southern Mississippi won the game 4-0. There was an extreme amount of pressure placed on the Lady Jags, simply because this was the first home game of the season. There was even a bigger amount of pressure placed on the goalie, sophomore Kendra Lewis, who had to step up to the plate unexpectedly early this season. “Kendra Lewis stepped in a role that we really didn’t expect her to play in right away but she’s really taken on the responsibility and done a great job,” said Head Coach Courtnie Prather. With so much talent coming from Kendra Lewis, veteran Jamie Blackston, and other players, fans may wonder why the Lady Jags have been struggling lately on the field. The answer to that question may surface with knowledge of the fact that Kendra has to make too many saves a game. An alternative answer to that question may be the fact that there is no
leadership on the field. Coach Prather stated that she is asking everyone to become more of a leader on the field, including the freshman. SU was outshot this game by 19. The Lady Falcons attempted 25 shots while the Lady Jags only attempted 5. The defense in the backfield was out standing in the first half, hence the fact that the Lady Falcons were scoreless for the first 38 minutes of a 45 minute half. The first three goals were scored in 10-minute intervals. This may be a result of fatigue on Sothern’s end or just skill on Southern Miss’ end. Either way this is detrimental to the offense. “From a coaching standpoint, we think that we definitely should have done a lot better. We had a great first half, or a good first half. We showed some improvement in the things we’ve been working on from day to day and week to week but the second half we came out enormously flat and we didn’t do what we needed to do and stay consistent in the way that we play so we didn’t get the result that we wanted,” said Prather. Moving forward, the Lady Jaguars look to bring experience from their non-conference games to the SWAC in hopes to have a successful season. Their next game is set to take place on Friday September 18th, against Louisiana Tech in Ruston, Louisiana.
GO JAGS
OFFICIAL CHICKEN OF JAGUAR ATHLETICS 5195 Plank Rd
Career Services Page 6 - Tuesday, September 15, 2015
THE
SOUTHERN DIGEST
How To Prepare:
What To Wear
attendance and determine the companies
take the time to change to professional attire. Remember, you are
Review the list of companies in
Career Day Tips: Don’t Forget: • • •
Dress for Success Bring (20) Copies of your Resume Registration begins at 10:00am 9/16/15.
The Sentinel of an Enlightened Student Body since 1926
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.
2015 PARTICIPANTS
Check out the full list of employers that will be present at this years career fair. visit: www.southerndigest.com
Professional Dress: If you are going to the career fair from class, selling yourself and want to put your best foot forward.
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 Office.
What To Do When You Arrive: Check your coat and any extra bags you may have. 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 questions being asked. Pick up additional literature for your target companies and review it briefly while waiting to speak to the representatives. 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 office of Career Services.
The Sentinel of an Enlightened Student Body since 1926
THE
Fall Career Week
SOUTHERN DIGEST
Tuesday, September 15, 2015 - Page 7
Arts & Entertainment Page 8 - Tuesday, September 15, 2015
SU makes impromptu changes to teaching schedule BY JEREMIAH CORNELIUS DIGEST A&E WRITER
Since the first day of classes here at Southern University, there have been many last minute changes. While these beginning of the semester changes have become the norm for many students, this time around, changes have even caught professors off guard. Many instructors have been assigned to courses that aren’t even in their normal tract of teaching. This has been the case for many professors as well as many departments on campus. Many students have either seen the name of an individual slated to instruct a specific class or no name at all on the class schedules. When they arrived for those first couple of days, the professor was either a different person or nowhere to be found. This can all be traced back to an issue that has both positive and negative effects; increase in student enrollment. Due to a most recent spike in the number of students present on campus, the university has had to actually create more classes to accommodate the enlarged student body. Both general course and advanced course instructors have been mainly influenced. According to advisors on campus, many of the instructors who were poised to teach a specific class were either given more classes within that additional range of subject or were just moved to teach a course at a different extreme. Areas affected include the Department of Art & Humanities, the Department of Computer Science, the Nelson Mandela Building of Public Policy and General
Biology courses. I can give a personal account to this issue. From a student’s perspective, 80 percent of my classes have had different teachers come in and instruct the class, as a result of the slated professor being moved to a different class time or another course section. All teachers that were moved on to the schedule all had the same response when I asked them about their transition. On the first day of school they were informed of the recent changes. I found it to be really strange that the university took action at the last minute on the issue. Unfortunately for many students, they will have to continue classes with a professor that they may have had problems with in past or are very unfamiliar with the teaching style of that instructor assigned to that course; especially if the teacher speaks in a manner or language that is difficult for students to understanding what is verbally being taught. As of now, there seems to be no further problems with further accommodating students and regulating class sizes. The only question that remains in the air now is will the university be prepared to combat the problem if it were ever to happen again? Before we know it, the new semester will arrive, then the new academic year. Will we take the same approach to going about the problem if there was to be another spike in student enrollment? It’s been a while since we’ve seen a problem like this, hopefully we will have the right tools to combat this problem when it reproaches.
So Social: An easy guide to using Snapchat BY JOHN BREAM
STAR TRIBUNE (MINNEAPOLIS)
By now you’ve heard of Snapchat, the social network that has people, many of them young, enamored with disappearing photos and videos. But Snapchat is more than that, and there are different ways to use it. A group of close friends might use it to chat and send emojicovered photos, while a business might use the Snapchat Stories feature to provide a behind-the-scenes view. Hundreds of millions of snaps are being sent each day, so it’s time to stop watching and start doing. Here’s the good news: Snapchat is relatively easy to set up, use and master. Here are some tips to get you started. Look for the PRO TIPS for a little extra oomph. _Create your account It’s pretty standard fare here. Entering a phone number is optional, but you can use it for easy password reset, and friends who have your phone number in their address book will be able to find you. PRO TIP: Choose your user name wisely.
You can’t change it once you set it up. _Stories are important You can send a snap _ a single photo or video _ to a friend or group of friends. It is viewable anywhere from one second to 10, and, depending on settings, it might be able to be replayed. When you add a snap to your story, you are adding it to a chronological mini feed of your snaps that is viewable for 24 hours. A colleague initially explained it to me as an updating view of your day separated into a 24-hour cycle. Snapchat represents this as a pie chart, with the slivers of pie getting smaller as the 24-hour clock winds down. Send a single snap to a friend to get your Courtesy SnapChat feet wet and go from there. Mixing and matching the features is recommended. I’m a big fan of the story, but sometimes I send food photos to a specific friend who enjoys that type of photo. If you run a business and are looking for a cool way to engage with your followers, I would recommend creating a Snapchat-only coupon and inviting your users to screenshot it and
See SNAPCHAT page 9
The Sentinel of an Enlightened Student Body since 1926
Arts & Entertainment southerndigest.com
THE
The Sentinel of an Enlightened Student Body since 1926
The Perfect Guy BY TREVOR MOORE DIGEST A&E WRITER
One of the most anticipated thrillers of the year debuted this past weekend. The Perfect Guy, which stars actress, Sanaa Lathan, and actors Michael Ealy, & Morris Chestnut, made a gross profit of $26,700,000 in its opening weekend. The film focuses on Leah Vaughn, who is portrayed by Lathan, in an unhappy relationship with her boyfriend David, portrayed by Chestnut. David finds it hard to commit to Leah as much as she wants, which causes Leah to end the relationship in the early end of the film. Shortly after the discontinuation of her recent relationship, the film introduces Carter Duncan portrayed by Ealy. Carter’s suave, impressionable attitude, provides Leah, with just enough consideration, to completely remove David from her mind. He begins to provide all the things as she wished David would have done. This involved taking her out on spontaneous dates, sending romantic gifts, and even
SOUTHERN DIGEST
Tuesday, September 15, 2015 - Page 9
The sensual romantic thriller stands tall at the box office during its first weekend
meeting and devolving a great relationship with her hard-to-please parents. Leah began to feel as if she had met the perfect guy, but has she? In the mid climax of the film, a simple mistaken conversation between Leah, and a stranger sends Carter spiraling out of control. Filled with rage he reacts in a brutal, uncontrollable manner, which causes Leah to be terrified of Carter, she refuses to speak to him. The more she denies, the more he pushes to be near her. He refuses to be away from her. Carter feels his relationship with her was much more than a few dates and nights of sexual intercourse, and he wants Leah to feel the same. Strung out on his love, he sends numerous gifts, preforms a couple of pop-ups at all of her normal locations to talk, and even enters her home when she is not there, just to get any glimpse of Leah that he can. She becomes his life, his devotion. Leah, terrified for her life, with nowhere else to turn, goes to law enforcement. The police then inform her, that since there
is no actual threat she cannot have him imprisoned. This enrages Carter, who is recently caught in conflict, as her pervious love interest David reenters her love life. David, who now knows of the situation feels that it is his manly duty to inform Carter that he is here to stay! Carter turns this situation into a challenge, a game in which he will stop at nothing to win, will he? (No spoilers but you all will love the ending) The cinema will most defiantly have viewers on the edge of their seats. It gives women everywhere an example of tragic irony, because every woman has had the feeling of finding “the perfect guy”. The spine chilling actions, and the chemistry of the thespians will have you hooked. If that’s not enough, you’ll see it because you are a fan of the stars. They are an accomplished, award winning, cast, and director David M. Rosenthal, is now being called brilliant. If you haven’t brought your tickets buy them soon, you’ll need to pre order, the theaters are filling fast, this movie is a can’t miss event.
SNAP CHAT from page 8 show it. It’s exclusive, cool and fun. PRO TIP: It’s easy to see how many people viewed and screenshot your story. Click the three lines in the lower right corner of the camera screen to go to your story page. Then, click on the three dots next to My Story. Remember: If you haven’t added anything to your story in more than 24 hours, you won’t see this option. _Adding friends On the camera screen, press the little ghost icon at the top. Here you can see who added you, add friends and see a list of friends. You’ll also see a white ghost with a yellow background and black dots. People can scan that ghost with their Snapchat camera to instantly add you. PRO TIP: The white ghost in your icon can contain a photo or logo. If you are a business owner, you can add a logo to the ghost and download it to add to marketing materials, business cards or wherever as a way to spread your Snapchat presence quickly and efficiently. _Filters and fun After taking the photo, swipe left or right for a few filters and fun overlays. PRO TIP: Make sure filters are turned on in the Manage section of Settings to get the most bang per snap. What now? _Take fun photos Add text and emojis, or use the pencil icon to draw on your masterpiece before sending the snap. Follow people and businesses to see what they are doing. PRO TIPS: Pressing the “T” at the top after you snap your photo gives you different text options. The paper icon is for emoji. The arrowlike icon at the bottom lets you save your photo to your camera roll for use on another social network. We’ve just scratched the surface, but it should be enough for you to step away from the sidelines and into the fun. My Snapchat username is scottkleinberg, so please add me as a friend to see how I’m using the platform.
Is Taylor Swift the new Michael Jackson? BY JOHN BREAM
STAR TRIBUNE (MINNEAPOLIS)
Katy Perry has more Twitter followers. Kanye West gets more tabloid headlines. Beyonce has more sex appeal. But Taylor Swift is America’s biggest pop star. Her “1989” is the top-selling album of the past year _ 5 million and counting _ in an era when hardly any album sells even 1 million. And her concert tickets are selling even faster. Her tour has become the year’s most talked-about, partly because she brings on a famous guest each night. Swift conquered last month’s MTV Video Music Awards, winning four including video of the year for “Bad Blood.” In May, she snared eight
Billboard Awards, including top artist. And she’s a heavy favorite to have a big night at the Grammys next February. Which raises the question: Is Swift’s “1989” having the biggest impact on the pop-culture landscape since Michael Jackson’s “Thriller”? There are many similarities. Both superstars released these landmark albums at age 24. “Thriller,” delivered in November 1982, was Jackson’s sixth solo effort. “1989,” which dropped last October, is Swift’s fifth. Imagination, smarts and hard work have made Swift successful, she told “Entertainment Tonight” in 2014 _ qualities that also applied to Jackson. Both were savvy enough to pull in unexpected collaborators _ rock guitar god Eddie Van Halen on Jackson’s “Beat
It” and hip rapper Kendrick Lamar on Swift’s “Bad Blood” _ to help cross over to different audiences. But their personalities couldn’t be more different. Before Jackson’s death in 2009, he became increasingly mysterious, reclusive and strange. Swift is open, accessible and about as normal as any major pop star has ever been. People are drawn to her friendliness, while mystique was a big part of Jackson’s attraction. Still, both found ways of employing cutting-edge media to fit their disparate personalities. While Jackson built “Thriller” via the impersonal clubhouse known as MTV, Swift has developed her following through social media _ Instagramming photos of personal moments, tweeting
directly to followers and literally inviting fans, via Twitter, to her house for a preview of “1989.” And those repros of Polaroids packaged with every “1989” CD, how cool was that? With such videos as “Billie Jean,” “Beat It” and “Thriller,” Jackson not only tore down racial barriers at rockoriented MTV but set new artistic standards, transforming videos from glorified commercials into big-budget, meticulously crafted pieces of art. For her part, Swift has certainly made a dramatic impact with the videos from “1989.” The dance-happy “Shake It Off,” with its retro ‘80s new-wave vibe, felt See TAYLOR SWIFT page 12
Arts & Entertainment southerndigest.com
THE
SOUTHERN DIGEST
Page 10 - Tuesday, September 15, 2015 FOLIO
LINE
FOLIO
The Sentinel of an Enlightened Student Body since 1926
LINE
Tribune
News
Service
When I was heading off to college, must-have tech gadgets included a really cool Sony Walkman and a small refrigerator. Times are much different now so here are some choices to round out your shopping list. — By Gregg Ellman, Twitter.com/greggellman
Grovemade’s laptop stand is an ergonomically angled desk to keep your laptop, tablet or whatever you choose to work with in a comfortable angle. A precision cut stainless steel stop is built-into the bottom of the surface, which prevents devices from sliding off the stand and into your lap. The size of your laptop or tablet will determine how many other accessories you can add to the surface. It looks great with a wood veneer finish and it also helps keep the heat that laptops produce off your lap. Available in maple and walnut hardwoods.
With the Spyder PowerShadow Battery case for the iPhone 6, you’ll add a whole lot of power without compromising the thin profile of the popular smartphone. Inside the 12 mm thick case is a 2750 mAh battery, which can give you up to 120 percent more power to easily last a busy day. The case is built with an impact-resistant polycarbonate casing, rubberized coating and a flexible docking design, which allows you to charge the system on a dock (sold separately), without having to remove the phone from the case or just charge the case with the included USB cable. These’s an on/off button on the case to access the extra power only when needed. The phones LCD display and ports are accessible while in the case and when syncing. Available in black, champagne, titanium and white $99 | www.SpyderStyle.com
The ventev uSB charginghub 400 should be the first item on any back-to-school list. It has everything you need for charging multiple devices, all at the same time. With four easily accessible USB ports, it’s built with technology to charge a power hungry tablet along with three other devices (smartphone, digital camera, Bluetooth headphones, etc) at the same time. A five-foot AC cable is attached, which gives you the length to keep it plugged in with easy access to the ports.
$119 | www.Grovemade.com
$39.99 | www.ventev.com
Satechi’s BT wireless smart keyboard is a fullsized keyboard and works with both Mac and PC computers. The keyboard also works with iOS and Android smartphones and tablets, with specific models having keys designed for functions on those devices. The white model is designed specifically for Mac/iOS and the black version for the PC/ Android. Using the portable wireless Bluetooth keyboard (16.14-by0.95-by-6.06-inches) leaves USB ports open for charging other devices or accessories. $54.99 | www.Satechi.net
urbanears Plattan aDv wireless headphones are available in a variety of colors. A unique feature lets you snap-off the washable headband for cleaning. There’s an inline mic for talking on the phone and a swipe interface on the ear cup to choose your tunes and answer calls. The internal battery will give you about 14 hours of playtime. Oh, and they sound great with 40 mm neodymium speaker drivers playing in each ear. $99 | www.urbanears.com
Back TO ScHOOL TriBune newS Service
Sing along with your favorite tunes while in the shower with the iShower2 from iDevices. Obviously it’s water resistant and connects to your non-water resistant device via Bluetooth, which can be kept dry up to 200-feet away. There’s also a built-in speakerphone, which lets you make use of every minute of the day and talk on the phone while getting clean. A front facing LED clock keeps you punctual for class and the controls for your music choices and volume are there as well. You have your choice of multiple mounting options for your bathroom and it’s powered by 3 AA batteries. $99.99 | www.iDevicesinc.com Edited by Johnnie Miller-Cleaves; page design by Erik Rodriguez
Commentary southerndigest.com
The Sentinel of an Enlightened Student Body since 1926
SOUTHERN DIGEST
On-Campus Parking Procedure BY AMBROSIA WILLIAMS DIGEST COMMENTARY WRITER
After receiving 30 credit hours at Southern University, on-campus students are able to register their vehicles. I, being a first time sophomore, have anticipated this moment for the duration of my time as a student here. After getting my sticker, I placed it in the designated spot on my windshield, and then realized I had no idea where I was actually allowed to park. As a result, I parked in front of my apartment again, and just walked to class. After some asking around, I was advised to park in the lot adjacent to A.W. Mumford Stadium, simply because it was designated as the “student parking lot”. After a few days of parking there ticket free, I was convinced I’d finally figured out the puzzle, that is parking on SU campus. However, after parking there one Friday morning, I found a red slip beneath my windshield wiper. I’d received my first ticket for parking in the STUDENT parking lot. After some discussion with my peers who also own cars, we realized that no one from the vehicle registration office had notified us on where we could and could not park. I assume they just assumed we
knew the rules already. Well, that’s incorrect. Southern University’s parking procedure needs to be reevaluated in order to improve the issuance of the passes, and provide more options for on-campus student parking. Currently, all that is given to a driver after registering their vehicle is a pass and receipt. There is no verbal or written instruction on where one can and cannot park. If the Office of Vehicle Registration can come up with a form that notifies all drivers on where they are allowed to park with their respective stickers, there would be significantly less confusion on the driver’s part, and fewer tickets issued simply because of miscommunication. It’s not like producing a letter is doing anything out of their job descriptions. Current procedures are very vague. If a form is issued along with the parking pass notifying oncampus residential drivers where we can and cannot park, we wouldn’t get those lovely slips underneath our windshield wipers. No one will have to feel like I did when I walked to my car and saw that ticket patiently waiting for me to pick it up.
A Christian Lie Part 2: The Sabbath BY ROMEL WILLIAMS
DIGEST COMMENTARY WRITER
The Sabbath. As we go into more detail about Sunday being the Sabbath day, we will be taking a trip down memory lane for Christian believers. We can now conclude that Sunday has nothing to do with God’s word, and cannot be found anywhere in the bible. So, who are you worshiping that would have you contrary to the truth? This worship is causing billions to sin and soon perish alone with the creation. Where does this worship come from? Let’s take some notes on Nimrod and his family, Nimrod was the originator of sun worship and founder of Babylon. Semiramis, the wife of Nimrod, had a brilliant idea of how she could successfully revive her and Nimrod’s pagan religion and give it a new form. It was not long after the death of her husband that Semiramis became pregnant. She said that when Nimrod died that he went up to the sun, and the sun then became a symbol of Nimrod. She told the people that a ray of the sun had come to her and impregnated her with a child and that it was actually Nimrod coming back in a reincarnation of the sun god. The child was called Tammuz and these three were worshipped as the personification of the sun god, and this is where we find the trinity doctrine originated and is where the first three came into existence. (the-tencommandments.org) Meditate on that for a minute, read it again if you have to. Now it’s time to come down to our time, well sort of. Constantine set up the “Council of Nicaea” and presided as “Summus Pontifex”, the official title of a
Pope. Constantine mixed paganism with Christianity to make his new religious organization look respectable. He sought to unite his kingdom’s pagan and Christian worshipers, in order to promote stability and ensure that his empire lasted. The easiest way to bring harmony would be to blend sun worship and Christianity. History shows that the Church of Rome did not object; indeed, it had been engaging in the practice for nearly two centuries. (marytruth.com) Exodus 20:8-11 tells us that the Sabbath is on the 7th day of the week. Exodus 31:15-17 also spoke in agreement when it stats, For six days work may be done, but on the seventh day there is a Sabbath of complete rest, holy to the lord; whoever does any work on the Sabbath day shall surely be put to death. So the sons of Israel shall observe the Sabbath, to celebrate the Sabbath throughout their generations as a perpetual covenant.’ It is a sign between Me and the sons of Israel forever; for in six days the lord made heaven and earth, but on the seventh day He ceased from labor, and was refreshed.” It’s time we go after what is written and not what we been taught. For the sake of limited words I have to leave you with this. I speak in hopes of a spiritual awakening to Israel who are scattered in foreign lands and for those who in all honesty seeking the Father, the God of Israel. Psalm 119:142, your righteousness is an everlasting righteousness and your law is truth.
Tuesday, September 15, 2015 - Page 11
What is a Best Friend? BY WILLIAM WALLCE
DIGEST COMMENTARY WRITER
Throughout our lifetime we run across thousands of faces, some familiar and others unknown. While in school, it’s normal to talk to people that may take the same class as you, dress similar in style to yours, or even speak the same language as you. Those few aspects are how we choose who is fortunate enough to become a friend, maybe even a best friend. In high school, I had many friends but few that I could call my absolute best friend. Now being a best friend comes with a few responsibilities. Let’s say that I was running into an awkward conversation with a guy and I needed to escape immediately. A best friend of mine has to know that if I’m to text them SOS, that means they need to call me as soon as possible and come up with some reason for me to flee the scene. It doesn’t even have to be anything fancy, a simple “my weave is on fire” would suffice. A best friend of mine should also be able to tell if I’m okay just by the way I speak or even the expression on my face. If you can see past my resting *insert vulgar word here* face, then, in my book you are a keeper. Last but not least, you HAVE to make me laugh, no exceptions! I’m really goofy and a jokester so it’s natural for me to laugh out loud at the slightest of things. The friends that can make you laugh to the point where your gut is wrenching, eyes are full of tears, and your throat is as soar as that day you caught a cold…those are the ones you should keep around for the long run. I had one of those throughout all four years in high school. He was basically my ride-or-die, even though I
wasn’t willing to take a bullet for that fool. We meet our freshman year through a mutual friend. Over the years we got to know each other more and eventually became comfortable around each other. Mind you he was straight and I was gay but that didn’t matter to him at all which was another cool aspect about him. Some straight dudes really have a problem being friends with someone that’s gay, but I don’t understand it. Not every gay male is out to get a hold of a straight dude, so please get over yourself. For a lot of you, you look dusty and your hair is uneven…just saying. Anywho, after years had passed I began to become attached to him. He was my rock. At that point I knew that I had done the most dangerous thing of all; I fell in love with my best friend. Now in many heterosexual relationships, a guy and a girl best friend may end up falling in love with each other and begin dating. In my case, since my best friend was straight, I was unlucky enough to not have that option. So what was a little ole gay boy like me suppose to do in this situation? The smart decision was to probably fall back and put some space in between him and I, but my foolish bum wanted to follow my heart, which did nothing but lead me straight to hell. A year after graduation and a half bottle of Taaka Vodka later, I found myself balling my eyes out in one of my all time bestie’s dorm room. The lesson to be taken from this one…if you fall in love with one of your best friends, please speak up and talk to them about it and see where y’all stand with each other. It’s better to get everything out into the light instead of smothering it in the dark with a bottle of alcohol. Much love!
Stop by Today!
THE
SUBMISSIONS POLICY
The Southern DIGEST welcomes letters from readers commenting on current issues and other matters of general interest to the SU family and public. We set aside this space to publish these letters for others to enjoy. This newspaper is not responsible for individual opinions expressed on its Editorial and Commentary pages. The Southern DIGEST reserves the right to edit any contributions and or reject them without notification. Authors are encouraged to limit the length of submissions to 300 words. Letters should not include libelous statements. Offensive and personal attacks will not be permitted. The DIGEST will not print “open letters” addressed to someone else. All contributions must be type written, signed and must include the author’s address and phone number. Unsigned letters will not be printed. Southern University students should include their majors, hometowns and year in school. When referring to specific DIGEST articles, please include the date and title. All materials should be directed to the editor in chief of The Southern DIGEST, P.O. Box 10180, Baton Rouge, La. 70813. Materials may be delivered by hand to the DIGEST office located in Suite 1064 Harris Hall or can be emailed to digest@subr.edu
EDITORIAL POLICY
Staff editorials represent the opinions of the author and the majority opinion of the Southern DIGEST Student Editorial Board, which is comprised of the student staff of editors and columnists. The Southern DIGEST provides an open forum to educate, inform and enlighten the students, faculty and staff at Southern University, Baton Rouge, La.
THE
Page 12 - Tuesday, September 15, 2015 TAYLOR SWIFT from page 9 “Billie Jean.” With its opulent, combustible pas de deux, “Blank Space” is her “Beat It.” And “Bad Blood” is her “Thriller,” with its noirish takeoff on “Robocop” movies. The “Thriller” album yielded seven Top 10 singles, with “Billie Jean” and “Beat It” reaching No. 1. “1989” has already delivered three consecutive No. 1 songs, with “Wildest Dreams” threatening to make it four in a row. Not bad considering “1989” is Swift’s first full-on foray into pop music. The former teenage country star crossed over in the past with such hits as “Love Story,” “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together” and “I Knew You Were Trouble.” For “1989,” she collaborated with several proven pop pros on the songwriting, including Ryan Tedder, Jack Antonoff, Shellback and Max Martin (who now ranks behind only Beatles maestro George Martin for producing the most No. 1 pop hits). Still, as big as “1989” is, the album is not having the across-the-board cultural impact that “Thriller” had. It’s not just the fact that Jackson’s album dwarfs Swift’s in sales, with 29 million in the United States alone _ the biggest album ever. This is an era of downloading singles and Swift totally rules there. Tay Tay’s audience is big but not wide. She’s
Arts & Entertainment
SOUTHERN DIGEST immensely popular with tweens, teens and twenty-somethings. As a country star, she spoke to being her age _ whether 17 or 22 _ more effectively than arguably any singer-songwriter in the history of pop. But she is not reaching an older demographic as deeply as Jacko did with “Thriller” _ like all those middle-aged Jane Fonda workout-worshipers who loved his “Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin’.” It also boils down to indelible cultural touchstones. Even though Swift dominates award shows with those I-can’t-believe-I-won faces, she hasn’t done anything on television to match Jackson’s thrilling moonwalk on the 1983 Motown anniversary special. Ultimately, two things separate Taylor from Michael. He was a dazzling dancer and a terrific singer. She’s an unformed (but improving) dancer and a serviceable singer. Her music may be consistently emotional and sometimes exciting, but she’s still no thriller.
The Sentinel of an Enlightened Student Body since 1926
Taylor Swift performs during her 1989 World Tour at Petco Park on Aug. 29, 2015 in San Diego, Calif. (KC Alfred/Zuma Press/TNS)