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Forced Evacuation
Small blaze clears Student Union BY LAQUEHCIA PARKER DIGEST MANAGING EDITOR
Alliyah Moore/DIGEST Southern University Residential Life recently implemented a new key card system to increase student safety.
BY MORGAN BECNEL-ADAMS DIGEST NEWS WRITER
Southern University Residential Life has added a new security system to student dormitories. This new asset is sweeping residence halls at various universities statewide. A few of the institutions included are McNeese State University, Southeastern Louisiana University, and Grambling State University. Though Southern seems to be last in following the residential life trend, the Jaguars have succeeded in keeping our living quarters safe. Students have been assigned individual key cards. The key cards are used for entering residence halls with the exception of the university apartments. During freshmen orientation this summer, Director of Residential Life and Housing, Tracie Abraham,
informed incoming students that the housing department would be adopting the precautionary measure. During an interview, Abraham made it clear as to why Southern has chosen to utilize key cards. “With the key cards, we guarantee not only safety, but a peace of mind to students.” Both Parents and students were receptive to the idea. Students began to notice small black boxes outside of their residence halls at the beginning of this fall semester. About a month after classes began, key cards were administered to on campus students. Residence Life waited until after class resumed, because it had to be ensured that every student was accounted for. Every student would have to first be housed in
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At approximately 9:45 A.M. Monday morning, the Smith Brown Memorial Union was evacuated in the wake of a fire that began in the building’s boiler room. The fire was detected when members of the custodial staff smelled smoke, and pinpointed the boiler room as the source of the smoke. The staff then relayed the message of danger to Union Operations Manager Tanisha Cousby. According to Cousby, the evacuation took close to ten minutes. “Students didn’t take it seriously,” explained Cousby. “Even though there are some false alarms, when someone’s in your face, don’t just look at them.”
Wide Receiver, Devon Gales injured in Athens, GA Update proves hopeful diagnosis BY FELIX CUNNINGHAM III DIGEST SPORTS EDITOR
Alliyah Moore/DIGEST Coach Dawson Odums and staff await as medical staff tend to injured player Southern University red shirt sophomore wide receiver Devon Gales, who suffered multiple neck fractures on September 23 in Sanford Stadium.
No fire alarms sounded during the time of the fire, but officials were contacted, and arrived on the scene promptly. In the past, students have complained of not being aware of emergencies such as fires because of lack of alarms, or too many false alarms. Periodically, fire alarms in the residential area of campus will sound with no provocation. This has fostered a false sense of safety and disregard for emergency alarms. “The fire could have been addressed in a more organized fashion,” said Fatimah Henderson, a visitor to the campus. No damage was reported to the building or its fixtures, and students were able to enter the facility shortly thereafter.
The Southern University football team ventured into Georgia on Saturday, September 26 with hopes of not suffering any injuries and to be healthy for further season play. Unfortunately, sophomore wide receiver, Devon Gale, suffered a spinal injury after a kick return during the two-minute warning of the third quarter. Gale buckled to his knees and then collapsed. His injury occurred when he blocked Bulldogs kicker, Marshall Morgan. Gales’ helmet appeared to collide with Morgan’s shoulder before hitting the ground. “I just know that the team said a prayer for Devon and that’s all we can do,” said head coach Dawson Odums. Gales remained in the care of Athens Regional and was diagnosed with several fractures in his neck that were stabilized overnight after the 48-6 bout. He continues to have movement in his upper body and will remain in Athens Regional until he is released into Baton Rouge until further notice. Multiple sources report that the University of
Georgia paid for Gales family to be flown to Athens and also back to Baton Rouge on their own dime so they can visit him in the hospital. Gales family asks for privacy at the time. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported Sunday that Georgia coach Mark Richt and other affiliated with the university visited injured Gales in an Athens hospital. Richt said that he and the Bulldog nation is hoping and praying for Gales. Richt showed that “We’re trying to cover him up with as much love as we can, and let him know that we care, let him know that we’re here to help,” said Richt. Cards and well wishes for Gales can be sent to SU Athletics c/o Devon Gales, PO Box 9942, Baton Rouge, LA 70813. Gales, who played at Central High School, has one pass reception for 24 yards and has made two unassisted tackles on special teams. The prayer for recovery broke the Internet and prayers from being from social media have been sent nationwide from the young player. Southern fought hard this past Saturday and Gales is laughing at the hospital and rushing for a swift recovery.
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JAGUAR CASCADE The Office of Student Organizations and Campus Involvement and the Jaguar Ambassadors present the 2nd Annual Jaguar Cascade, Wednesday, September 30, 2015 in F.G. Clark Activity Center from 8 PM -1 AM. MID-TERM EXAMS SU Exam period will be October 6 through 8.
an opportunity to participate several activities such as rock wall climbing, interactive gaming, collect samples, and more. The event is free and open to SU students.
Tickets for the 42nd Bayou Classic football game between the Southern University Jaguars and the Grambling State University Tigers are on sale now.
SU HOMECOMING SU Homecoming will be October 11-17, 2015
LAST DAY WITHDRAW FROM CLASSES The deadline to withdraw from classes will be Friday, November 13, 2015.
MID-TERM GRADES Mid-Term grades will be posted via banner on Tuesday, October 13.
GET IN THE GAME HONDA CHALLENGE BOLD PROJECT The HBCU Quiz Bowl will The Building Opportunities be held Wednesday, October through Leadership 7, 2015 @ 6 PM. in the Royal Development (BOLD) Project Cotillion Ballroom of the is now accepting applications Smith-Brown Memorial for the 2015-2016 session. Union. The deadline to submit Classes will begin on applications will be Monday, Saturday, October 17, 2015, October 5, 2015. For more for registered participants. information call the Honors College (225) 771-4854 (D. IPAD 101 Mackie) Learn how to make use of all features and built in tools THE TOUR: ULTIMATE on an iPad. SU students are CAMPUS EXPERIENCE invited to come out and see The Passion Group and U.S some tips and tricks of your Army in conjunction with iPad on October 29 in room SU Student Affairs will host 218 of Moore Hall from 12:30 The Tour: Ultimate Campus PM until 1:30 PM. Experience a two day event bringing games and prizes on 42ND ANNUAL BAYOU Oct 7 and Oct 8 from 10 a.m. CLASSIC until 5 p.m. Students will have
Coordinator of Fitness and Wellness Water Aerobics: Wet N Wild fitness will held Monday and Wednesday from 5:15pm-6:15pm in Seymour Gym. email: nena_ verrett-gipson@subr.edu or call (225) 771-3401 YEAR 2 @SU The Center for Student Success presents its sophomore support program “Year 2@SU.” The program is designed to assist sophomore students in academic, career, and personal development by exposing them to opportunities that will help them to address the needs that are unique to the sophomore year.
JAGUAR EXPERIENCE HIGH SCHOOL DAY 2015 Saturday, November 14, 2015 at F.G. Clark Activity Center. Check-in starts at 9 AM. STEM MAJORS The Louis Stokes Louisiana Alliance for Minority Participation is recruiting STEM majors for the Fall 2015 semester. For more information, contact (225) 771-2730.
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Getting Registered: Democratic Society of SU pushes for political activism BY JOSHUA MCKNIGHT DIGEST NEWS WRITER
With the Governors Election and the Presidential Election quickly approaching, this is a critical time for students to acquire their voting rights. One student ran organization is pushing for political activism from the student body. The Democratic Society of Southern University held its first voter registration event on September 16. Equipped with pens and single sheets of voter registration papers, the purpose of the event was to help students get registered to vote in the state of Louisiana for both the current and future election seasons. A fairly new organization with around 40 official members, the Democratic Society of Southern University, (DEMS) mission is to “promote the activist spirit on the HBCU campus and to engage students both socially and politically on their influence and responsibility with regards to the democratic process.” Organization president, 23-year-old SU graduate
student and teaching assistant, Angelle Bradford, as well as other members stated that their innate passion for helping students is what helped them prepare to get students registered and politically active. Angelle herself worked under Obamas’ campaign during her junior year in college; with the addition of working in Mary Landrieu’s campaign she knew the do’s and do not’s of an awareness campaign such as this one. Janae Fontenot, 18-year-old Biology major from New Orleans, stated, “I never knew registering to vote was so easy. I would have done it sooner.” The scheduled appearance of State Representative, District 72, John Bel Edwards, State Representative of District 29, Regina Ashford Barrow, and State Representative, District 63 Joyce Marie Plummer, in Higgins Hall the day before the last voting event was a key factor in getting students excited about voting. Angelle stated, “Their energy is so unapologetic…
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they aren’t intimidated by people with different political views so they know how to appeal to diverse crowds.” When asked if the district representatives coming to Southern played a factor in her registration 20 year old Social Work Major, Kayla Cornelious said, “I’m usually not into politics, but I went to their meeting and found what they had to say interesting. I’m already registered to vote, and this only makes me want to exercise those
voting rights.” Over the course of two weeks over two hundred students were registered to vote. With projected student registration being around 500, these numbers were on the low to mid end, three hundred registries short, but Angelle stated that it is hard to get people involved. “It is hard to get students involved and find out they don’t care, and if they do then why they don’t show it. The student body isn’t engaged, and
administration could help make social, political, and environmental activism “campus culture”. “The hope is to implement this type of event into the freshmen orientation process.” Many students passed by the booth, but only a few would stay receive a single voter registration paper. In terms of the future, DEMS has high hopes. The plan is to start engaging students earlier in the election year and schedule around the goal.
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student enter their room Abraham responded saying, “a replacement key card is 50 dollars.” Freshmen Morgan Clay, a Criminal Justice major from Houston, Texas, says that she does feel safer with the use of her key card. “I personally keep my card on my keychain,” Clay claims to have noticed her friends keeping them stored inside of their phone cases. When asked if her residence hall has begun the use of actively locking the doors, Clay said that they have. While visiting buildings such as Totty Hall and Shade Hall, Clay
noticed that only one door has been locked. The others still grant entry to outsiders. Clay admits that she “doesn’t see it as a big deal.” Senior Diamond Nickelson, a Nursing major and native of New Orleans, sees the key cards as a necessity. She has been attending Southern University since 2012 and has been expecting this update in security since then. She agrees that the technological advance is long overdue. “This campus feels safer knowing that people can’t just enter into our lobbies.”
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DAWG GONE: Chubb out runs Southern in Sanford Stadium BY FELIX CUNNINGHAM III DIGEST SPORTS EDITOR
There are always consequences looming in the locker-room to face the No.7 team in the nation, the Georgia Bulldogs. For Southern on Saturday, September 26, in Athens, GA, that consequence was called experience. It has been 50 years since Southern has last stepped toe to toe with one of the Southeastern conference’s finest and disappointment wasn’t a drawback. It has been told to never predict on Southern because Southern will change expectations. That was proven at Sanford Stadium in front of a sea of red and white that day when Southern fell 48-6. In the first half, Southern performed with the best of them even when Georgia strived to tie legendary, Herschel Walker’s 100 rushing yards for 12 consecutive games back two decades ago. Southern led with 81 rushing yards before the half after Georgia halfback, Nick Chubb, was perceived to trample on the Southern defense. Georgia only captured 35 rushing yards in which Chubb only primed 31 yards before halftime. “We learned that we had to tackle low, especially with
someone like Chubb because he will brush you off,” said defensive tackle Gabe Echolls. Sophomore Aaron Tiller as well as senior linebacker, Daniel Brown, knew how it was to achieve a sack on Bulldogs quarterback, Greyson Lambert. “We played a top ten team in the nation and we can show the world that we aren’t going to be pushed around,” said Brown. Southern came into the half knowing that senior, wide receiver, Willie Quinn was not going to rush the ball into the end zone during kick return. Unlike Jackson State, the Bulldogs kicked the ball solely down the field. Southern defense held off the Bulldogs in their first drive when Marshall Morgan kicked a 47-yard field goal. On their second drive and: 42, Chubb caught the 24-yard pass to scale past SU defense. In the last minute of the first quarter, Sony Michel, rushed the ball for seven yards to have SU diverge into a 17-point deficit. Overall no one would forget Southern’s fourth drive of the game. This drive was for 14 plays, 75 yards, and 7:59 for a solitary touchdown. That touchdown was performed by junior, running back, Lenard Tillery as he carried Jonathan Abram and fell 16 yards into the end zone that ceased the 17-point deficit
Alliyah Moore/DIGEST Southern University football lines up on Georgia turf as they suffered a devastating loss in Sanford Stadium on September 26, 2015.
in the first quarter. “When I saw the Big G, I had to get in. I remembered the time when I was close to the goal line in the SWAC Championship and I couldn’t let that happen again,” said Tillery. However, Southern failed to drive the ball into the goal line to attribute two more points. In the second quarter, the Bulldogs only sequestered another field goal and didn’t even grasp the end zone when Morgan kicked a 25-yard field goal. Southern held down their composure before the half 20-6. After the first half, sophomore quarterback, Austin Howard went 8 of 19 completions without a single touchdown
to boot with 69 yards and had to settle down in the half after suffering a bruised shoulder. Sophomore Deonte Shorts and freshman backup quarterback, Jarrod Hayes. Shorts and Hayes both went 1-2 for completions but Hayes captured 10 yards in his gameplay. In the second half and in the third quarter alone, the Bulldogs bounded out of the gate and proved to be the SEC team that they are. Chubb burst through the line and committed a 9-yard run for the score of 27-6. Malcolm Mitchell with 8:45 left caught a 23-yard pass to scale the score 34-6. At 5:44, from a swift possession from Southern, Chubb busted through the line and ran a
49 yard rush and scored in a swift :34. Michel ended the scoring game for Georgia after he received a 58-yard run and attained the last scoring drive of the night of 48-6. Also wide receiver, Devon Gale took a nasty hit on special teams near the two-minute warning of the third quarter and was escorted by a stretcher. He joins Demetrius Carter on the injury list for the season. Updated news said that he sustained neck fractures and is laughing in the hospital. Chubb did tie the record that night and slipped his card in to become a Heisman contender See DAWG GONE page 5
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Southern University Women’s Volleyball soar past Grambling State in Conference opener BY SKYLER FRANKLIN DIGEST SPORTS WRITER
Monday, September 21 in Grambling, Louisiana, the Lady Jaguars triumphed in their first win past the Lady Tigers in an intense conference season opener that battled to the fifth set. Southern beat Grambling State University (3-2). Coming into the first game of the Southwestern Athletic Conference with a record of 0-11, the Lady Jaguars knew that they had to point to prove, they did just that. Southern (1-0 SWAC) dominated the court late Monday afternoon and the Lady Tigers crumbled under pressure at their home court. With 232 spectators in the stands, the pressure was on and the stage was set. The Lady Jaguars poised to show up and show out. SWAC offensive player of the week Melodie Malone was amongst the many players that contributed to the Jaguars winning effort. The junior outside hitter finished the game with 16 kills, six digs, and four assists. In two matches, Malone posted 22 kills and a .222 attack percentage. Some other
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honorable players of the game include middle blockers Leilani Lealaimatafao and Chinasa Ekweariri who received 16 and nine kills. Southern showed their skill and drive for the game during the first set beating Grambling 24-18. The momentum was lost In the next two sets where the Lady Jaguars lost 16-25 and 20-26 but was quickly found and restored within the next two sets where Southern surpassed Grambling 25-12 and 15-5. Although Grambling State came ready to play, they still ended up short at home. Sophomore Kiara Finley managed to receive 10 kills, one ace and one block for the Lady Tigers. Going forward the Lady Jaguars look to keep up the intensity going into their next game at home. With an overall 8-9 record, the Lady Golden lions are just as hungry as the Lady Jaguars are. On Monday, September 28, Southern fell to University of Arkansas-Pine Bluff in three sets at Clifford Seymour Gym (23-25, 20-25, 19-25). SWAC Play is born and it comes alive on Thursday, October 3 against Texas Southern.
Astavven Cotton/DIGEST Junior outside hitter, Melodie Malone squats and prepares for the incoming ball versus UAPB on Monday, September 28.
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Football Standings SWAC Overall W L W L EAST Alcorn State 3 0 3 1 Alabama A&M 1 1 1 2 Jackson State 1 1 1 3 Alabama State 1 2 1 3 Miss. Valley St. 0 3 0 4
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The Lady Jaguars soccer team began SWAC play this past Friday against conference foe Mississippi Valley State. More importantly, they still haven’t captured their elusive first win of the season. It wasn’t a good night for the Lady Jags, they earned their eighth loss of the season and started conference play off on the wrong foot. Now that conference play has started, games mean a little more in the standings and ultimately decide who will bring home the SWAC Championship. The team put forth a fighting effort, but MVSU’s offense controlled the game; downing the Jags 4-0. The team allowed four goals on 14 shots, with 10 of the 14 shots being shots on goal. However, the Lady Jags had their opportunities to produce goals as well. They amassed 7 shots, with 6 of those shots being shots on goal. Jami Blackston and Jah-Nya Press both had to shots apiece to strike goals against the Delta Devils. Fabiola Parra, Matilda Boehm, and Jacquelin Almendarez combined had 3 shots to produce goals as well. MVSU’s defense was spectacular as well, saving 6 of 7 SU’s attempts to score. The Delta Devils kicked the scoring off early, manufacturing their first goal in 17th minute and produced another goal right before half time in the 42nd minute. After the intermission, the Delta Devils picked things up where they left off, scoring 2 quick goals back to back in the 51st and 52nd minutes. Three out of four of MVSU’s goals came off of assists. The other lone goal resulted from a penalty kick. As a whole, they have only scored one goal in eight
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games. They have also allowed 4 or more goals in five of their eight matches. However, on Sunday, things would go from bitter to sweet as SU faced the Lady Braves of Alcorn State. The Jaguar offense came alive on a cloudy Sunday afternoon. They amassed 19 shots with 10 of those being shots on goal. The first goal just minutes into the match, as SU kicked off the scoring early; as Victoria Stahl scored two minutes into the contest. The second goal
would come in the latter end of the match, in the 77th minute by Jessica Perisco. The Lady Jags jumped on ASU early and would hold a 2-0 lead until the Braves scored their lone goal in the 79th minute. SU maintained the tempo and control of the game holding the Braves to only 7 shots, with only of those having the potential to touch the net; which is the lone goal that went in. When asked about capturing the first win of the season,
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Head Coach Courtnie Prather commented, “Well it’s really important that we recover well and treat our bodies right. Make sure we’re eating right, and training right and taking all the necessary steps to stay healthy. Also, just keep things simple and take it one game at a time. Look at each game as if we’re 1-0, get better every day, and for the team to perform how the staff expects them to.” The team ultimately has to get better to prove themselves to be dangerous in SWAC play, especially on the defensive end; with all of the goals they are allowing per game. The first two conference games are crucially important, surely the team started off the right wrong way; however they cleaned things up Sunday. Look for the Jags to capture their second win of the season this Friday in Washington, D.C. against Howard.
DAWG GONE from page 4 after two decades (1980-81) of attempting to ascend the ranks. At the end of the night, Chubb burst out of the huddle and combined a total effort of 15 carries for 131 yards with two touchdowns. At the end of the night, Southern was outran 261 to 105 rushing yards in which Tillery led with 75 rushing yards for SU. “Georgia has some good backs,” said head coach Dawson Odums, “They wore us down in the first half and too advantage of us in the second half. They showed in the second half on why they play big boy football.” “We have no regrets of the team because Georgia is deserving of their rankings. Our guys competed and my philosophy at the end of the game is that nothing is going to prevent us from going into the next game because we welcome adversity,” finished Odums. Southern (2-2) suffered roughly against the Bulldogs and settles into the bye-week after a September to remember before facing their conference opponent, Alabama State in Montgomery, Alabama on October 10.
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Jardashai Alexander/DIGEST Southern University students attend the Greek: 101 forum held in the Cotillion Ballroom on September 21,2015
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Stephen Rideau/DIGEST Students enjoy Pretty Wednesday outisde the Smith-Brown Memorial Union Courtyard on Wednesday, September 23.
Alliyah Moore/DIGEST Despite the spurts of unfavorable weather, Southern Jaguar fans supported their football team at the University of Georgia in Athens, Georgia, on Saturday, September 26.
Alliyah Moore/DIGEST The Human Jukebox delivered on its promise to show up and show out during Halftime in Stanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia on Saturday, September 26.
Stephen Rideau/DIGEST Students register to attend the “All About the Business� seminar in the Smith-Brown Memorial Union Ballroom on Tuesday, September 22.
Stephen Rideau/DIGEST Members of the Epsilon Rho Chapter of Pi Sigma Epsilon gives tips on Impromtu speak to students at the All About the Business Seminar held in the Smith-Brown Memorial Union on Tuesday September 22.
Tyra Brownlee/DIGEST Louisiana Democratic Governor Candidate John Bel Edwards speaks to Southern University students, faculty, and staff in Higgins Hall.
Astavven Cotton/DIGEST Southern University volleyball head coach, Vanessa Jacobs gives a slight pep talk to the players on the sidelines in conference play versus UAPB on September 28 at Clifford Seymour Gym.
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Future & Drake: What a Time to be Alive BY TREVOR MOORE DIGEST A&E WRITER
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On Sunday, September 20, artists Future and Drake released their first collaboration mixtape. The project is entitled “What a Time to be Alive,” and features eleven songs of today’s hottest mixes and melodies produced by the competent Metro Boomin. The two recently ended the global tour, “Would you like a Tour?” in March of this year, which featured artist Miguel, PartyNextDoor, The Weeknd, Jhené Aiko, Joey Bada$$, and 2 Chainz. Created in a six day recording period, the artists released the joint project with high expectations that it would do well in sells. To create a little of their own buzz for
listeners, fans, and critics they posted pictures of themselves, the album art, as well as the mixtape’s track list, to keep us all on the edge of our seats. Prior to the release, the two were already being compared to Jay-Z and Kayne West, whose joint album, “Watch the Throne,” sold over two million copies. What causes this particular mixtape to be so popular? For some it may be the distinctive sounds of rapper Future. It seems as if Future was in one of every five songs that were released this year. Debuting his first album Pluto in 2012, Future has seemed to always remain at a high level of success. Despite his recent breakup with singer/songwriter, dancer, and mother of his youngest son Future Wilburn, Ciara, Future seems to prevail and continue to break boundaries. His sound is impeccable and even if you don’t know all the words, there is a dance move, or a head nod involved in the listening. Grammy award winning artist Drake, is a pretty big reason to add to the attraction. Beginning his career as an actor in the sitcom Degrassi: The Next Generation, Drake’s fan base
is incredible and increases steadily. Drake’s signature flow in his raps, and the smooth stylings of the songs that he sings are like no other. Combining the two was probably just a cause of two friends trying to put their craft together to make great music, or was it much more? If not anything else this was a great business decision. Drake’s complications with rapper Meek Mill already has put him in the lime light, especially focusing on Future being called Mill’s “Favorite Rapper”. Another story that circles revolves on Drake and his contract with Young Money. It is said that the mixtapes he has released in this past year, are to serve as fulfillments of his contract, and his upcoming album “Views from the 6” will be his first album without the control of the record label. Whatever the reason may be, the mixtape itself is really a classic. Personally some of my favorites are “Digital Dash,” “I’m the Plug,” and “30 for 30 freestyle”. If you are a fan of either one, I guarantee that you will be satisfied with at least one song. The project is available on Spotify, ITunes, and Apple Music.
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Year two at SU forum BY SKYLER FRANKLIN DIGEST A&E WRITER
The ”Year two at SU” forum hosted by the Center for Student Success was held on September 24, 2015 in the Harris Hall Annex. The program’s goal was to give sophomores resources and tools that they need in order to ensure success during the duration of the school year. Mental Health counselor Durward Craig Sr. discussed everyday stress, the factors that could cause that stress, and how the counseling center could help. His theory
was that everything someone does in life could be placed into a different category. “If there is not a balance between those different categories, it could cause a major mental health problems in which the counseling center specializes in,” said Craig. Categories included; social, relationships, school, and work. Craig mentioned that stress could easily arise from each of these categories. “We promote mental health while still protecting the integrity of your See YEAR TWO page 10
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Viola Davis during the 67th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015. (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times/TNS)
A night to remember: Davis etches her name in Emmy history BY MORGAN BECNEL-ADAMS DIGEST A&E WRITER
“In my mind, there’s a line. Green fields, lovely flowers, White women with their arms stretched out. [But] I can’t seem to get there no how. I can’t seem to get over that line.” This quote was a product of Mrs. Harriet Tubman.” The statement was recited by Viola Davis on what could be the best evening of her life. Davis gave an award winning speech in return for not only her first Emmy nomination, but for becoming the first African American woman to win the award for Lead
actress in a Drama series. The award was won for her hit television show, How to Get Away with Murder. “The only thing that separates women of Color, is opportunity.” Viola Davis was one of five siblings born on her grandparent’s plantation in St. Matthews, South Carolina. A few months into Davis’ life, her family uprooted and established in Central Falls, Rhode Island. Given her background, Davis was given the opportunity to follow her dreams and attend Julliard School located on the upper
Westside of Manhattan New York. She attended the private institution from the year 1989 until her completion in 1993. Davis married Julius Tennon in 2003. In 2008, Davis was in a play on Broadway called Doubt co-starring the legendary Meryl Streep. Davis won her second Tony award in 2010 for Fences. She earned the title, “The second African American woman to win the award.” She and her husband decided to adopt a newborn baby in October
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Blowing the Charts: Fetty Wap Emerges BY FELIX CUNNINGHAM III DIGEST SPORTS EDITOR
Everyone was anticipating the collaboration of Drake and Future’s mix tape but alas on Friday, September 25, “Fetty Wap Deluxe” blessed the nation with its final release ever since he surprisingly released tracks left and right this past year. Who doesn’t want to hear the chimes of yeahhhh baby, Remy Boyz and most importantly 1738? By the way, his album isn’t child friendly so parents that will purchase have to beware of the explicit content and stick to the mainstream content. This isn’t your average run of the mill trap artist with flows and hooks of the 21st century to mix in the general audience. Wille Maxwell aka “Fetty Wap” released his 20-track album that reminiscences on romanticism and street life accompanied by Remy Boy, Monty and broke the mainstream hip hop charts. Some may respect it and some may despise it due of the hip-hop stereotype of poetry in violence. Last summer, Wap became the first hip-hop artist to have four charting singles in Billboard’s top ten at the same time. As of August these songs are: No. 8, “Again”, No. 3 “My Way” featuring Monty, No. 5 “679” featuring Remy Boys and No.2 “Trap Queen”. His way of music changed the overall hip-hop game and evolved it into a recent feel.
His biggest hit to date would be Trap Queen that was released in 2014 which was a love song preaching equality at home and in business. In rap terms, Fetty Wap is a romantic proven in one of his hit songs, “My Way” where he quotes that he will shoot a man that tries to steal his girl. Another song Rewind, quotes that when another guy is with her, he will always be on her mind and if he had a choice he would rewind the circumstances to choose her. This music quality from romanticism to bass jumping would explain the rise to the 24 year old’s fame: he also has a baritone that lends extensively to left hooks. His debut was clear: to take things that made Wap so popular and repeat them until everyone has had enough. Even though songs such as D.A.M., Boomin’, Couple Bands and Time featuring Monty features the “trap music” icon but the other songs on the album brings the hip-hop/vibe essence that can rock the bass of any trunk. His album is on ITunes for 12.99, Apple Music with the monthly subscription of $10 plus initiative taxes, Samsung Milk Music and any other music providers that could work on technology efficiency. So pick up the album collect a couple of bands, jugg with Fetty, rewind and repeat again and again while inserting songs on any device and vibe to musical tranquility.
YEAR TWO from page 8 confidentiality,” said Craig. Psychologist and Assessment specialist Dr. Thomandra Sam who also works at the Counseling center discussed how your sophomore year could be filled with a lot of stress and that a lot of students don’t know how to deal with those stress factors. “Thats why there are professionals designated at the university to help students with these specific problems,” finished Sam. The counseling center is a helpful resource that can be used at the student’s advantage, if they choose so.
The SU counseling center is located in the back of campus across from the recreation center and next door to the Health Center. The center is designed to provide a safe environment for the students to discuss and resolve problems in all aspects of their life. All information kept at the center is completely confidential and will not be told to anyone outside of the staff unless there is a health or safety risk.
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of 2011 named Genesis to complete their family of five. Davis was named in the “100 most influential people in 2012,” by Time Magazine. For her most recent accomplishment, Viola Davis won an Emmy in 2015 for her leading role in How to Get Away with Murder. When accepting her award, she offered her audience a tear jerking speech that paid homage to the writers, producers, and her fellow Black actresses. She thanked the many people who have “redefined what it means to be beautiful, sexy, to be a leading woman, and to be Black.” A few mentionable names included Shonda Rimes, Kerry Washington, Megan Good, Taraji P. Henson, Halle Berry, Nicole Bahari, and Gabrielle Union. From a Black woman’s perspective, her speech evoked much emotional joy. Black women in the crowd felt her emotional appeal simply after she quoted a pioneer of Color, Mrs. Harriet Tubman. Davis was in shock when her name was called to accept her award. As she spoke, natural women were moved. She wore her natural hair to the Emmys,
which was alone an remarkable statement for women of color. Every natural wearing woman knows that natural hair comes with a certain edge. Wearing your hair in its initial state isn’t always easy, because it easily appears as rugged or nappy. These are familiar terms for Black women who have been oppressed for hundreds of years by racism and perception of “good and bad hair.” Black women have come a very long way, yet America still wants us to conform into things that we aren’t. The world saw the woman that won that award in her entirety. Viola Davis is an inspiration to many African American women both young and old. She is the type of woman that the youth today can look to with respect. Despite where you come from, what family you were born into, or what shade of Black you are, you can be exactly who you imagine yourself to be. Viola Davis showed the world yet again that not all Black women are loud, or sassy, but empowering, passionate, intellectual, and bold. The strength of a Queen, is limitless when she knows her wealth.
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Let’s stay protected BY WILLIAM WALLACE
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This past Sunday, on September 27, was National Gay Men’s HIV/AIDs Awareness day. In 2014, Baton Rouge was considered the third city in the nation with the highest rate of new HIV cases to appear in one year. About 47,000 people are diagnosed with HIV/ AIDs each year; shockingly almost half of the diagnosed are men who sleep with other men. Homosexual males only take up about four percent of the male population nationwide but account for 78 percent of new infections in males. Understand that these are really alarming numbers for the gay community and it’s very important that people get educated on the risk of having unprotected sex these days. Recent data has shown that men who sleep with other men accounted for 54 percent of ALL people living with HIV in 2011. That was only four years ago and I’m pretty sure that the statistics haven’t gotten any better. Find the time to take twenty minutes out of your day to stop by a clinic and get tested. There are clinics that provide free testing with same day results. One more person that knows their status is one more person that could be saved in the long run. You should get tested at least twice a year, every six months, to verify that your status hasn’t changed. Many people refuse to get tested because there is a chance that they might have an STD/STI, but the quicker you find out the easier it would be to treat. Symptoms for HIV/AIDs do not show up rapidly.
People could go months up to years without knowing that they are HIV positive; that’s why it’s so important to get frequently tested. At the end of 2012, there was an estimated 62,400 youth (ages 1324) living with HIV in the United States. Of these, 32,000 were living with undiagnosed HIV infection. This year I was devastated when a good friend of mine came to me and told me that they were diagnosed with HIV. Yes, he’s a young gay male living in a city with one of the highest incidence rates. What killed me the most was the fact that it was the first and only time he participated in unprotected sex and lord behold he was infected just like that. One slip up has changed his life forever. Some people think that it could never happen to them; that they’re better than those diagnosed with this virus. If that is you, I just want to let you know that no one on this good green earth is above getting infected with HIV. There are people that are knowingly having unprotected sex and purposefully spreading the HIV virus. Just take the time to stop and think about the things that you are doing before it becomes to late. If you are diagnosed with HIV/AIDs, I want to let you know that it is not the end of the world. You can still live a long and healthy life by taking only one pill a day. I encourage everyone who hasn’t been tested in the past four months to go get tested as soon as you can. Get involved and help spread the knowledge of this epidemic, that’s the only way we will start seeing a change. #knowledgeispower
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