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THE DIVERSITY REPORT One of the most important, perhaps the most important challenge that faced the Paul M. Hebert Law Center’s Diversity Task Force (and its successor the Standing Committee on Diversity and Inclusion) was defining what diversity is. While a one-sentence definition of diversity is a tricky proposition, Bill Schulz a fair understanding of the term as the Task Staff Writer Force understood it might be inclusiveness. Perhaps given Louisiana’s troubled history of race relations, the word “diversity” has become a binary concept, expressing purely a white/black notion of society. In Twenty-First century America, however, diversity is no longer shackled to merely black and white, nor is the concept of race itself any longer moored in the problematic domain of black/white, as it now includes ideas of ethnicity, nationality, and bi-raciality1. For this reason alone, there is a theoretical and practical imperative to expand diversity beyond older understandings of the term into a consciously more inclusive paradigm that settles, perhaps ambiguously, but nevertheless accurately into the phrase “diversity and inclusiveness.” It is this understanding of the concept of diversity that the Diversity Task Force has embraced as the most inclusive currently available. For, too, the concept of inclusivity goes beyond simple diversity, even in the broader sense of the term suggested above, into the realms of gender, sexual orientation, and religion. Here, the Task Force’s report on diversity and

their suggestion as to a specific diversity statement for the Law Center to adopt is entirely sympathetic to the goal of creating an academic environment in which the tapestry of Twenty-First century America is fully displayed. At this point, the work of the formal Task Force is complete, and its report has been released. The task of implementation of the recommendations in the report has now fallen to the newly created Standing Committee on Diversity and Inclusion. Headed by Professor Christina Sautter, the Committee’s time has initially been devoted to liaising with the faculty and the Student Bar Association, examining the budget and legal issues involved with implementing Task Force’s CONTINUED ONthe NEXT PAGE... recommendations, and developing short, mid, and long range plans for accomplishing its goals of increasing diversity and inclusiveness, while also raising the standard of professional conduct expected of both students and faculty members. One of the Committee’s immediate goals is the restructuring of the student code of conduct, a delicate balancing act. The new code will be expected to both curb unacceptable behavior such as that which prompted the creation of the Diversity Task Force in the first place, and also not interfere with constitutionally protected speech. According to Task Force member Professor John Church, the Task Force did not engage in any fact finding, nor did it investigate, in detail, reports of racism, sexism, and other offensive behavior, however its members did conclude that enough anecdotal evidence existed to prompt the wide variety of changes that it recommended.

1. For a good overview of the theoretical problems of race, ethnicity and biracialism, see Lewis Gordon’s Her Majesty’s Children: Sketches of Racism from a Neo-Colonial Age, (New York: Rowman and Littlefield, 1997). CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE...

THE CIVILIAN | OCTOBER 2015 On the issue of speech codes and student conduct, the Committee is being guided by the report on diversity and speech protections prepared by Professor Emeritus Kenneth Murchison at the request of former Chancellor Jack Weiss, and is also receiving guidance from Louisiana State University’s Office of General Counsel.2 The chief issue in this is the danger of punishing offensive, but legally authorized speech. LSU has lately been in the spotlight over free speech issues, as evidenced by the recent firing of Professor Teresa Buchanan on professionalism grounds, and the university holding the worst possible rating on free speech issues by the campus free speech watchdog and legal advocacy group, the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education (FIRE).3 Importantly, Professor Church noted that as LSU is a public institution, it must walk a fine line in terms of setting standards of professionalism that deal with speech issues. Specifically, he noted that one of the Task Force’s key recommendations regarding this is the creation of a Student Mediation Board, in which student board members will be able to directly address complaints regarding offensive or unprofessional behavior via a peer education system which is much less likely to run afoul of constitutional issues than a university-administered speech code. Professor Sautter has already helped to create the new position of Student Bar Association diversity officer, and has recommended that a diversity representative be appointed for each class group, with the first year class having two representatives, as they will be the most impacted by upcoming changes. As a side note to the issue of student conduct, the Committee intends to hold faculty to the same standard of professionalism as students, with the understanding that faculty are additionally governed by certain employment regulations. A more mid-range goal for the Committee is the creation of an Office of Student Affairs, chiefly concerned with student professionalism (code of conduct issues) and diversity. The proposed new office will likely be headed by an experienced attorney who will hold associate dean rank. Student member of the Committee, Andrew Hairston hopes that this new associate dean will have some teaching responsibilities so as to be able to interact with students as much as possible. Mr. Hairston believes that this will also give the new appointee a sense of how diversity works in practice at PMH. At this time, Professor Sautter is not able to give an exact date on when the

new expansion will take place, but suggests that whomever is chosen as the new dean of the law center will likely be able to provide more details on this matter.4 As a long-term goal, Professors Church and Sautter report that the Committee recommends the creation of a student diversity journal, perhaps structured similarly to Law Review or the Journal of Energy Law and Resources. The Committee also intends to shift how PMH looks at recruitment, moving from a heavily quantitative to a more qualitative paradigm. This is not to suggest that quantitative factors will be ignored, as Mr. Hairston noted that in some ways, the quantitative goal will help move toward achievement of the qualitative goal. Quantitative standards may come under fire in a case currently before the United States Supreme Court, Fisher v. University of Texas at Austin (colloquially known as Fisher II). Given at least a possibility of hostility toward standards that are heavily quantitative appearing in the Court’s ultimate ruling, however, the Task Force’s recommendation, taken up by the Committee, was that qualitative standards be the driving force for PMH’s efforts to achieve greater diversity. What the qualitative standards might look like, however, are still a bit unclear. Mr. Hairston and Professors Church and Sautter explained that the Committee is not modelling PMH’s diversity goals or statement on any existing institution, but are rather drawing directly from the Louisiana State Bar Association’s diversity statement. PMH will be the first Louisiana law school to use the LSBA’s diversity statement if it is formally adopted, an important goal for the Committee. This statement, if adopted, will feature prominently on the school’s website and on future recruiting material. What is important to understand about the drive to increase diversity at PMH is that it is not an aspirational goal. Serious progress toward a new statement on diversity, a new code of student conduct, the establishment of a permanent office responsible for these matters, and the creation of a student-run mediation board has been made. While the Committee’s task is far from over, they have taken great strides toward the goal of creating a more inclusive environment at PMH. Their work so far might be something that other schools use as a template for their own efforts at increasing diversity, making LSU a leader in the national conversation on inclusiveness and social justice, an achievement that its students and faculty should be proud of.

2. Several Task Force and Committee members have indicated that while the Murchison report did provide basic guidance, its recommendations were not decisive, nor were they embraced in their entirety. 3. FIRE has been involved in legal action against LSU since at least 2005, when they helped overturn the university’s refusal to recognize the Muslim Student Association. Recently, they helped the Alliance Defending Freedom to end “Free Speech Alley,” a designated free-speech zone which unlawfully restricted the rights of students to free speech (in this case pro-life advocacy) by siting that right in only one small area and requiring prior university permission to operate outside of it. LSU currently holds three red lights for speech code related issues in FIRE’s rating system; these are defined as policies, “that both clearly and substantially restrict freedom of speech.” See FIRE’s website at www.thefire.org. 4. The Committee on Diversity and Professionalism has no budgetary information or input, so is not directly involved with the funding of the new Office.

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LETTER FROM THE EDITOR Dear Reader: With final exams looming in the near horizon, PMHers are enjoying the last few weeks of freedom before its time to break out the outlines and E&Es. To help you savor what’s left of your fall, this month’s installment of The Civilian focuses on celebrating the fun stuff. From bar passage results, to PMH accolades and accomplishments, and - of course - Halloween, this issue is all treats and no tricks. From our entire staff, we hope you take these last precious weeks of fall to stop and smell the pumpkin spice, and that you enjoy this month’s issue. Cheers, Mallory Richard

SBA S T A T E O F A F FA I R S PMHers, Somehow October has already come and gone and study schedules are nearly upon us. Most of you know the drill – real pants become yoga pants, social lives cease Clare Sanchez, to exist, and for some, SBA President routine personal hygiene becomes a thing of the past. Happy Fall y’all! What a time to be alive. On a much lighter note, Powderpuff Football (congrats 3Ls!) was a huge success and raised over $3,000 for Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center! The Athletics Committee thanks everyone for coming out to the game and auction for such a great cause. For the Bobby Fischer’s hiding among us, look forward to PMH’s First Annual Chess Tournament November 2-3. Professors Baier, Hackney, and Devlin are already signed up, so come redeem yourself after that Devlin cold-call you bombed. Mark your calendars! The 1L Officers would like to invite everyone out for a night of fright October 31! This year’s

Halloween Party will be a takeover of Mike’s in Tigerland! Prizes for best costumes will be awarded. On the business front, SBA has recently created the Student Committee on Diversity, comprised of students from each class. These students will work in conjunction with our faculty’s Diversity and Professionalism Committee to implement the initiatives suggested by the Diversity Task Force’s recently released report. Finally, I’d like to take a second to recognize the incredible efforts of the 2L Class on behalf of one of our own. Nathan Judge and his wife Ashley are expecting their first child, Aubrey, in December. With this exciting news, however, the Judges received an unexpected diagnosis. Aubrey has a congenital heart defect that will require three consecutive open-heart surgeries beginning immediately after birth, in order to construct a heart valve. Because the operations will all take place in Boston, Nathan’s classmates wanted to help alleviate some of the travel expenses. What originally started as a small fundraiser spearheaded by Leah Brett has blossomed into an absolutely

incredible effort. Through bake sales, kickball games, donations, and Running for Judge (thanks Running Club!) PMH has raised nearly $12,000 for the Judge family. With the chaos of law school and the daily grind, this is such a wonderful reminder that we are surrounded by generous, warmhearted people. Thank you to everyone who has contributed in any way! As always, SBA encourages each of you to reach out with questions, comments, and concerns. We’re doing what we can to make law school life a little easier, so your feedback is always appreciated! Have a great week and GEAUX TIGERS! Clare Sanchez SBA President Disclaimer: Views expressed in The Civilian, a designated public forum for student expression, do not necessarily reflect those of the editors, the LSU Law Center or its student body. If you are interested in contributing to a topic or wish to provide us with corrections, please email TheCivilianLSU@gmail.com or speak to a member of the editorial staff. http://sites.law.lsu.edu/Civilian

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The LSU Law Center has been ranked as the #8 Best Value Law School in the nation according to The National Jurist magazine. These Robert Glueck Staff Writerr rankings are designed to identify law schools where graduates have the highest chance of passing the state bar examination and obtaining legal employment without taking on a large amount of debt.

According to results released in October 2014 by the Committee on Bar Admissions of the Louisiana Supreme Court, LSU students once again had the highest bar passage rate in Louisiana. In addition, 94% of the LSU Law Class of 2014 was employed within 10 months of graduation with 98% of that class reporting. Interim Co-Dean Corbett says the Law Center is “proud and gratified” of its #8 ranking, noting that LSU Law has landed among the Top 20 Best Value

Booker T. Washington once said, “Success is to be measured not so much by the position that one has reached in life [but] by the obstacles which [one] has overcome while trying to succeed.” By Washington’s standard, LSU Paul M. Hebert Law Center has produced successful students within Halee Snellgrove this past year’s graduating class. As current Maturin students, we can certainly agree that law Staff Writer school is a big obstacle, if not the biggest obstacle, that we have encountered so far in our professional careers. Not only does law school push you to the brink of your educational endurance and your drive to excel, but it also forces you to do so under sleepless conditions and caffeine highs and lows. This past spring, 184 graduates overcame that obstacle and officially became alumni – as well as success stories – of the LSU Paul M. Hebert Law Center. However, their journey was not over once they crossed the stage and received their diplomas – these graduates then began the grueling task of preparing for the long-anticipated Louisiana bar exam. Luckily, LSU Law has reason to celebrate thanks to these graduates. Of the 150 LSU Law graduates who registered to take the Louisiana bar exam in July of this year, 117 applicants passed the bar and officially became licensed to practice law in this state. That translates to LSU Law School having a 78% pass rate, which is the highest of the four law schools in Louisiana. The results were even more impressive for LSU Law’s first-time test takers. 139 of those 150 LSU-

Schools for many years. Interim CoDean Corbett also notes that the formula used by The National Jurist takes into account “tuition levels, cost of living, student indebtedness, employment rate, and bar passage rates.” President F. King Alexander points out that LSU Law was also ranked as one of the top 10 underrated law schools in the nation and believes that its most recent ranking is “a testament to the hard work of our faculty, staff, and students on campus.”

educated bar applicants were taking the bar exam for the first time, and of those 139 applicants, 115 of them passed, giving LSU Law an 83% pass rate for first-time bar applicants. Scott Ogden, a 2015 graduate from LSU Law and one of the students who passed the Louisiana bar exam, compared the testing experience to law school. “The bar exam is like law school insofar as: A.) It gets hyped up to be more psychologically debilitating than it really is [despite it being a 21-hour exam]; B.) It’s a game of learning what to study, rather than trying to study all of the things; C.) There will always be that one person who succeeds that makes you realize it wasn’t as hard as you thought; and D.) It’s probably not even remotely indicative of who will be a good attorney.” Having said all of that, Ogden still recognizes the importance of the bar exam. He reiterated that this is an extremely long and expensive exam that determines whether or not your prospective employers become your actual employers, so it is in your best interest to study hard and bring your A-game on test day. July’s test results are an indication that the law community will continue to see great things from these successful graduates.

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ELECTION RUN-DOWN October 24, 2015 is Election Day. Louisiana is the only state in the union to have a gubernatorial jungle primary. Put simply, a jungle primary pits all individuals running against each other. If no one gets fifty percent of the vote, a runoff is held between the top two challengers regardless of party.

Unlike Edwards, Dardenne’s rise up the political ladder hasn’t been without stumbles. Dardenne was defeated in his first election, losing a State Senate race to Democrat Larry Bankston by less than 300 votes. Undaunted, Dardenne ran again for another office, winning a seat on the East Baton Rouge Metropolitan Council.

While on the Metropolitan Council, Dardenne ran for the State Senate a second time. Portraying himself as an alternative to the status quo, Dardenne quickly established himself as an opponent to the Edwards Administration. He subsequently ran for Secretary of State and Lieutenant Governor, winning both. A moderate Republican, Dardenne took the office of the Secretary of State with broad support in the city of New All the of the candidates have a plethora of political experience. Orleans, traditionally a solid Democrat voting bloc. It’s worth Republican David Vitter is a Senator and fellow Republican noting that Dardenne is Jewish and, if elected, stands to be Jay Dardenne is the Lieutenant Governor. John Bel Edwards, become the first Jewish Governor of Louisiana. the House Minority Leader, is the lone Democrat with Scott While from different political parties, both Edwards and Angelle, Louisiana Public Service Commissioner, rounding out Dardenne lean toward the center of the political spectrum more the top four as the third Republican. than the extreme wings. Dardenne was key in the passage of In a testimony to the strength of the institution, two of the four the Stelly Plan in 2002, which raised taxes on those with higher candidates are Paul M. Hebert Law Center graduates, and both incomes and lowered taxes for those at the bottom. Segments of Louisiana’s Republican Party were adamantly opposed to Stelly have had storied political careers. and in the years after its passage the plan has been significantly John Bel Edwards is the first. One of eight children, Edwards curbed. was born in Amite to a political family. Edwards graduated from Amite High as valedictorian. He then attended United States Edwards, despite being a member of the Democratic Party, is Military Academy at West Point where he served on the cadet anti-abortion and anti-gun control. While he maintains close honor board. Graduating as an Engineering Officer, he served ties to teachers unions, it’s notable that as of Mid-October, the for eight years before returning to Louisiana and attending the Governor of New Orleans, Democrat Mitch Landrieu, has not endorsed Edwards despite his place as the sole Democrat in the Law Center. After graduation, he practiced law in Amite. gubernatorial race. Edwards waited 9 years after graduating from the Law Center to run for the Louisiana House of Representatives. He won Election day is going to be a knock down, drag out affair. by overwhelming majority, and has since risen steadily up the Presumptive frontrunner Senator David Vitter, a Republican, political ladder. He is the minority leader and also chairs the has collapsed, and recent polls show that any of his three major challengers would offer him major problems in a runoff. Veterans Affairs Committee. Edwards appears poised to push into the runoff because unlike Lieutenant Governor Jay Dardenne is the other PMH graduate. the Republican voting bloc, the Democratic vote will not be A native of Baton Rouge, Dardenne graduated from Baton split. Combine that with the quality of the competition and, Rouge Magnet High and attended LSU, graduating with a despite polls showing record voter apathy, the race for the degree in Journalism. After undergrad, Dardenne went on to Governor’s Mansion looks to be up in the air. This means it’s PMH and was Student Body President. From there, Dardenne plausible that either Dardenne or Edwards could be the next went into politics. Governor of Louisiana. The Paul M. Hebert Law Center looks to be well represented by either. The nature of this gives Louisiana a very Jacob Longman unique political situation. In short, it is not Staff Writer uncommon for two members of the same party to engage in a slugfest in the general election and this year is no exception. With Super Pac funding, a first for gubernatorial races in Louisiana, the tone of the race quickly turned acidic.

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PMH PROFESSOR

RUNS FOR OFFICE LSU Law boasts a curated selection of gifted, accomplished faculty members from all areas of the law. Our professors work hard to remain in tune to the needs of PMH Annie Beckstrom students, providing a Staff Writer rigorous yet stimulating academic experience well suited for practice outside of the law school bubble. While fully preparing students to be successful, engaged members of the law community may seem like an onerous task in itself, several LSU Law professors find time to remain active participants in the local community and frequently appear in the media for their civic minded achievements. This past Saturday, thousands of Louisianans flocked to the polls to cast their votes for a wide array of government offices. One may have noticed a familiar PMH name on the ballot this year. LSU Law Professor Chris Tyson owned the challenge of running against incumbent candidate Tom Schedler for the office of Secretary of State. Although Professor Tyson joined the LSU Law faculty relatively recently in 2010, he is part of a law center legacy. His father, the late Honorable Judge Ralph E. Tyson, was a 1973 graduate of LSU Law and Distinguished Alumnus of the Year in 2009. Judge Tyson served as Chief Judge of the United States District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana from 2005 until his passing in 2011, making him the first African American to fill the position in the Middle District. As a Baton Rouge native, Professor Tyson attended high school at the neighboring LSU Laboratory School and selected Howard University

to pursue his undergraduate education in the field of Architecture. He proceeded to earn a Masters in Public Policy from the Harvard University Kennedy School of Government in 2003. Professor Tyson maintains a broad range of professional experience in the private, non-profit, and governmental sectors. He joined the legislative staff of U.S. Senator Mary Landrieu’s Washington D.C. office during a period of painful turmoil for his home state of Louisiana. Beginning the position one day before Katrina struck New Orleans in 2005, Professor Tyson coordinated Senator Landrieu’s negotiations with Louisiana-based organizations working in the aftermath of the storm and monitored all Katrinarelated legislative developments. He views his experience in Washington as the catalyst that drove him to return to his roots. “I can’t think of a more powerful experience to draw you back than playing some bit part in the post-Katrina process. It really emboldened my desire to come back to Louisiana.” Professor Tyson can relate to the schedule many upper class law students are currently enduring. While enrolled in law school at Georgetown University, he managed to stay on top of his demanding course load and clock 30 hours a week at Senator Landrieu’s office. He served as the articles editor of the Georgetown Journal of Gender and the Law and received the Dean’s Certificate of Recognition of Special and Outstanding Service to the Law Center Community. Upon graduation in 2006, Professor Tyson opted to accept a position with the firm Jones Walker LLP in his hometown of Baton Rouge. His practice as a real estate and land use attorney focused specifically on negotiating and drafting

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purchase agreements, commercial leases, servitudes, title opinions, municipal annexations, the creation of special taxing districts and several other real estate transactional issues. Although his primary focus centers on teaching at LSU Law, he continues to consult clients on real estate development matters. Prior to accepting the position as Newman Trowbridge Distinguished Associate Professor of Law at Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Professor Tyson served as President of Baton Rouge Capital Area Transit System Board of Commissioners. As Board President, he spearheaded a major financial reform effort for CATS and directed an executive leadership search and transition. Since leaving the CATS Board, he remains a prominent advocate of the importance of mass transit to economic development, urban development and social justice. Now that campaign proceedings have ceased, Professor Tyson is committed to providing LSU law students with valuable, hands on legal education when he returns for the spring semester. His style of educating incorporates a unique blend of diligence and positivity, a talent cultivated through his experience as a local youth mentor and volunteer prison educator at the Suffolk County Prison in Boston. Tyson courses on the docket include Real Estate Development, an Urban Land Use and Development Seminar, and Local Government Law. Any students interested in pursuing careers in the political realm should take advantage of the opportunity to learn the ropes from our home-grown professor with a finger on the pulse of Louisiana politics. With a staff full of passionate, consummate professionals like Professor Tyson, it’s a great time to be a PMHer.

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TRIAL-AD Round -Up

IRA S. FLORY COMPETITION WINNERS! TOMMY DAMICO AND MIESHA DUNN

Congratulations to the LSU Trial Advocacy Board and the competitors on a fantastic fall competition season. Alaina Richard and Harrison Smith were selected from a pool of outstanding 2L competitors as the winners of the Opening Statement Competition, and 3Ls Tommy Damico and Miesha Dunn took home the cups in the Ira S. Flory Competition! We’re all looking forward to the spring season!

WELL-PREPARED COMPETITORS SPARRED OFF IN MULTIPLE ROUNDS DURING THE IRA S. FLORY COMPETITION.

FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: TRIAL AD PRESIDENT, ANGELINA VALURI; OPENING STATEMENT WINNER FOR THE PROSECUTION, ALAINA RICHARD; FINALIST HALEE SNELLGROVE-MATURIN; FINALIST QUINN BROWN; FINALIST E.J. VINCENT; FINALIST CALEB HUVAL; FINALIST ELIZABETH WONG; FINALIST KATHRYN JAKUBACK; FINALIST TYLER WHITE, FINALIST TYLER MCCLOUD III, OPENING STATEMENT WINNER FOR THE DEFENSE, HARRISON SMITH; AND VP OF INTERNAL COMPETITIONS, MATT ROTH.

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The Fashion Police owes you an apology, Civilian readers! Although the Fashion Police is a self-proclaimed fashion expert, I am definitely not a mathematician…which is why it is no surprise: 1. I’m in law school and 2. I miscalculated the print deadline for this month’s issue of The Civilian. Last month, the Fashion Police told you for the October “Who Wore it Best” contest, we would be taking a proactive “fashion paparazzi” approach in order to capture the most fashionable ensembles at the annual 3L Hats n’ Canes cocktail Oct. 23rd celebration at Boudreaux’s and the Oct 24th Hats n’ Canes tailgate & champagne toast. So, I have some good fashion news for you and some bad fashion news for you. Due to this event not occurring prior to the October issue of The Civilian being published, there will unfortunately not be an October winner of the $30 gift card to the Mall of Louisiana. The good news is you have EXTRA time to pull your outfit together! The Fashion Police is expecting all attendees to come dressed to impress in their best purple and gold threads! Don’t forget…if you’re not a 3L, you still have a chance to win! All 1Ls and 2Ls are welcome to participate in next month’s contest! The Fashion Police wants to see how you are able to fLAWlessly incorporate purple and gold into your professional attire. Show me how you professionally express your school spirit and don’t be afraid to get creative! All you have to do is submit your photo to The Civilian’s Facebook page for a chance to win! To make things fair, only one entry per month will be allowed. If you’ve already cut yourself off from most non-PMH civilization, (otherwise known as your hardcore 3-2-1 finals study schedule) you still should know Halloween is only a couple of weeks away. Excitingly enough, the annual LSU Law HalLAWeen party actually falls on October 31st this year! Haven’t come up with a costume idea yet? Not sure if your costume is a fashion “neaux geaux?” No worries! The Fashion Police has come up with five costumes NOT TO WEAR and to AVOID on Halloween. If you show up sporting any of these looks, you may find yourself having to call a friend to bail you out of Fashion Jail...that is, if you actually have any friends left once they see what poor taste you have.

1. Blackface/Brownface – Although the Fashion Police shouldn’t have to say this, the notion of wearing blackface/brownface is a disgusting, ignorant, and racist idea for a myriad of reasons. Don’t do it. Don’t let anyone you know do it. If you are considering this costume even for a nanosecond, I have two words for you. HELL. NO.

2. Caitlin Jenner – If you are wondering why a Caitlin Jenner costume is not okay to wear, start by taking a moment to read the following snippet from the www.change.org petition that was created to stop/prevent stores from selling it: “To make a costume out of a marginalized identity reduces that person and community to a stereotype for privileged people to abuse.” 3. Celebrity Sex Offenders – Unfortunately, there were those who paid an insensitive Halloween tribute to Jerry Sandusky in 2012, but hopefully there will not be any misguided people who step out this year as Bill Cosby, former Subway spokesman Jared Fogle, or Josh Duggar. Consider the Victims. Now picture if that was your Mom, sister, brother, or other relative. Enough said.

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Production Editor: Alaina Richard 4. Joking References to Black Lives Matter/ Police Brutality – Police violence and victims of police brutality should never be rendered humorous. Mocking serious social issues just makes you look like an elitist jerk. Point blank. 5. Male or Female Body Part Themed Costumes – As a general rule, most people don’t want to be likended to the nasty bits. I sure hope you’re included in that group. Simple solution…don’t wear this type of costume.

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The October edition of “WHIRS” is dedicated to the 3L’s. Since we are the only ones refusing to be hermits in the library yet #3LOL. Don’t fret my fellow classmates, we still have time for a “Monster Mash” before finals crunch time. I have scoured all the Baton Rouge social calendars to come up with a list you’ll enjoy, and I hope you check out some of these fun events before your 3-2-1’s kick in.

In the true spirit of Halloween, experience one of the United State’s best haunts, the 13th Gate and Necropolis 13 before they are gone. These Haunted Houses will be open October 25th-31st from 6:30-11:30 pm. They’re located at 832 Saint Phillip Street Downtown. I toured the 13th Gate in 8th grade and vowed never to go again after I crawled through a crematorium and was chased by the Texas Chainsaw Massacre guy. You can let me know how it goes if you’re brave enough to try these out! I’ve had some requests for family-friendly events for our PMH Parents. The Greater Baton Rouge State Fair is October 22nd-November 1st from 5:00 pm until midnight. It’s located at the Airline Highway Park/Fairgrounds. There will be festival food, live entertainment, rides, and a petting zoo. The Zombie Bash 5k is a one mile fun run and 5k on the morning of Halloween beginning at the North Boulevard Town Square at 11:30am. A zombie makeup tent will provide ghoulish face painting. After the race, there will be live music, food, and an annual mass street dance to Michael Jackson’s “Thriller.” It all concludes just in time for the Halloween parade.

“It’s Halloween, Witches!” is the theme of the Halloween parade in Downtown Baton Rouge on October 31st at 2:00 pm. The route begins at St. Phillip and Government Street by the River Center and ends at Laurel Street and River Road. There are alcohol-free sections of the parade for those looking for a more familyoriented experience. Just so all your information is in one place, I’m including the HalLAWeen party details! It is on October 31st at Mike’s in Tigerland from 8:0011:00pm featuring DJ Knuckles. Start planning your costumes now! The contest categories for costume include Punniest, Best Couple, Best Group, Funniest, Scariest, Sexiest, and Best Individual. Contrary to popular belief, exercise is the best stress reliever. If you can’t make the Zombie Bash, The Born to Run 1 mile fun run and 5k is on November 7th beginning at the North Boulevard Town Square Downtown at 8:00am until 11:00am.

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DISMISSED WITH PREJUDICE The HaLAWeen party is not one to be missed; however, party-goers should be warned that not everything is truly how it seems at this annual hullabaloo. I can still recall an eerie encounter I experienced my 1L year. After walking into the party and making my way though the many costumed people, I was able to find a spot to stand at the bar. The entire venue was packed Cody Grosshart from wall to wall so ordering a drink was Columnist obviously going to be an ordeal, but I didn’t mind the wait. I mean, seriously, who doesn’t pre-game for the HaLAWeen party? Regardless, I was enjoying scoping out all of the different costumes that these young professionals had managed to put together. After about five minutes of waiting, I was approached by a bartender that I had never noticed before. “What will it be for you, sonny boy?” he fired at me with a sharp inflection. Before I could answer, a slight chill ran down my neck and a young lady slid up next to be at the bar with her body facing me and her eyes on the bartender. “If he is any kind of man, then he’ll be drinking whiskey, Mac,” she said. The girl was gorgeous, timeless even. She had shorter blonde hair curled up in thick ringlets held in place with a headband and two tall feathers. Her tight, black, sequined dress sparkled when the light hit her hips. The most captivating thing had to be that long string of peals that she kept spinning around her right index finger. “Yeah, I think she’s right, Mac. I’ll have a whiskey and rocks, and whatever the girl is havin-” “Highball, Mac. You know how I like it,” she interrupted as if she had known for years what I was going to say. “Coming right up!” Mac said as he turned around and picked up a dusty bottle of whiskey. I turned to the girl and started to say, “So what do they call-,” when she butted in, “Rosey. The name is Rosey.” Curious to learn more I asked her, “How long have you been in school, Rosey?” She let out a small laugh, looked at me with forced doe eyes, and whispered “Oh, I have been hanging around here for years.” Attempting to be friendly, I

told her that I liked her costume and asked her if she was going for a “flapper girl” look. “Flapper girl! You have some real nerve asking a question like that. I am just a lady out for the evening.” Right at that moment Mac showed back up with the drinks. “Well, it looks like Mac saved you on this one,” she offered with a sly eye. “Is the boy getting fresh, Rosey?” Mac asked with a hint of sarcasm. Rosey offered another subtle laugh and told Mac, “Well, he’s got some moxie, that’s for sure. But I don’t think that he will be causing any trouble.” She then turned to me, slowly winked, and took a sip of her highball through the long straw in the glass. We continued to talk and throw back whiskey for what felt like hours. She was one hell of a conversationalist, and loved to bob and twist to the music. Every time I made a snarky comment she would hit the top of my hand with her pearls. After a while, I excused myself to use the restroom and promised her that I would be right back. She just smiled at me and said, “Oh, don’t worry. I have an eternity.” However, when I came back neither her nor her highball where anywhere to be found. I made a lap around the bar to look for her, but I caught no sight. I pushed my way back up to the bar to close my tab. I looked for Mac but he wasn’t behind the bar anymore so I talked to a different bartender. When the bartender brought me the tab, there was something amiss. He had only charged me for the whiskeys that I had and not a single highball. I asked him if Rosey had paid for her drinks and he looked confused. “What are you talking about, kid?” I told him that I was talking about the girl that was standing next to me the whole night, but he swore that he hadn’t noticed any girl. “Well, just ask Mac. He was the one making our drinks for the evening.” To which he just laughed and asked, “Who the hell is named ‘Mac’ these days?” Feeling slightly defeated, I just signed my check and walked out of the bar. To this day I have yet to ever see Rosey again. Oddly enough, no one else ever remembers seeing her either. Maybe she had just wandered into the wrong party and having a little fun with me; or maybe her party just never ended.

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For this edition of The Civilian, Dr. Love didn’t wait for questions—instead, we gathered a few tips on dating a law student with the help of a PMH couple. Names have been changed to protect anonymity.

Dr. Love: So let’s just jump in, guys. Law school is hard enough, but if you add a relationship into the mix—how do you manage it?

AffiDavid: We have different apartments, so it’s not like you’re seeing each other all day at school and then you’re going home to them as well. Lydiagation: Yeah, no offense but I need my space. Lydiagation: (in her best Elle Woods) What, like it’s AffiDavid: Learn to agree to disagree. hard? Lydiagation: You do that better than me, I just disagree. AffiDavid: The hardest part is taking classes together. But you give up a lot faster—and then you’re like “can And studying together. we watch Netflix?” Lydiagation: I can’t work with practice problems with him—he uses too many words to describe the same answer as me. AffiDavid: Yeah, I hate working problems with you. Dr. Love: So what’s your favorite show? That’s just asking for trouble. Lydiagation: Also, since we’re on the topic of hard AffiDavid: Currently, The Office parts of the relationship, he just got Sirius radio and Lydiagation: Well he’s never seen mine, which is bull. he’s obsessed with bluegrass. AffiDavid: Well all you listen to is NPR— Lydiagation: I’d rather listen to people speaking than washboards and spoons. Dr. Love: Is “Netflix and Chill” your ideal date or do you have a favorite spot? Dr. Love: Whoops, touchy subject. Why don’t we talk about the best parts of dating a fellow PMHer, instead? AffiDavid: You never have to explain that you’re busy and you need quiet when you’re studying. Lydiagation: We also coordinate our days to have mental breakdowns…like “yesterday was my day to freak out, today is your turn”. It’s good to have someone who always knows exactly what you’re going through.

Lydiagation: I like to eat and fall asleep on the couch AffiDavid: I like to go to a bar and then get Taco Bell on the way home—I’m a man of simple tastes.

Dr. Love: How do you both survive finals? Lydiagation: We have a system, when I start yelling too much he just feeds me queso. AffiDavid: Yeah, we’ve actually done really well. It’s not too bad when you’re both going through the same thing. Queso definitely helps, though.

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Dr. Love, my significant other and I are looking for some tips on Halloween costumes to wear to the PMH party—any ideas? The costume party is always a rollicking good time where good reputations go to die. Bringing your significant other to this legendary shindig is a bold strategy—even bolder if you’ll both be in costume. Here are some fun ideas so you’ll be the talk of the fête: • A-Salt and Battery- Literally. One of you dresses as a salt shaker, the other as a Duracell battery. This costume, worn by Jimmy Zahorchak and his new fiancé (congrats!), at the 2014 PMH Halloween Party was a big hit! • PeeWee and Joseph- What do they look like? No one really knows. At least one of you should be holding an ice cold Natural Light beer and the other should be getting up to ridiculous shenanigans that violate a minimum of seven of the Revised Statutes. • Claire and Frank Underwood- Or Frank Underwood and the Peachoid. For this combo all you’ll need is a suit, a svelte dress, a shared cigarette, and some cutthroat Gaffney charm. Bonus points if you include a ring to pound on every hard surface you walk past. • Justices Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Antonin Scalia- If you’re really dedicated to the idea of legal-themed Halloween costumes (and if you saved your graduation robes) the “Supremest BFFs in the Land” duo is a unanimous win. One of you should throw on a hand knit jabot and the other aggressively harangue people in Latin if you’re really dedicated to the cause. • Prof. Levasseur and the Civil Code- If you really want to show your significant other that your affection is true, attend the Halloween party as Alain and his one true love. Be sure to memorize passages from the Code to toss into conversation whenever there’s a lull and be prepared to inform passersby whenever something is “not in my Civil Code.”

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The Babadook Written and Directed by Jennifer Kent

Intoxicating to Watch?

Where to Watch: Featured on Netflix What to Drink: Bogle Vineyards: Phantom Finally, Phantom has reappeared for the Halloween Season! Bogle’s spectacular spirit of rich berry and robust spice returns for another round of chilly nights and cozy bonfires. This shadowy wine will haunt you well after the last sip. Notes of blood red cherry and black pepper seduce you, while hints of brawny juniper, rich blackberry and briary boysenberry burn in the undernotes. Luscious in mouthfeel, this bottle features the perfect blend of Petite Sirah, Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon and Mourvedre. Spicy vanilla and toasted coconut conduct the steady tannins. Definitely catch it before it disappears! This wine can be found at Bet-R and Trader Joe’s for around $10$13. 14

Kent’s The Babadook is the perfect addition to a Halloween Eve whether you’re braving the Horror section on Netflix alone or with your latest “Netflix-and-Chill” buddy. With its perfect balance of good ole’ fashioned scares and the things that go bump in the night, you’re in for a spook-tacular ride! Essie Davis stars as Amelia, a mourning widow and single mother to Samuel, played by Noah Wiseman. Amelia’s past has been riddled with trauma: the love of her life died tragically on the way to the hospital for Samuel’s birth, she’s raised Sam alone with little help from her less-than-understanding sister, and Samuel has been anything but an angelic child. Samuel is plagued by constant fear and nightmares and often settles into fits close to madness. Wiseman’s skills are impressive for his age, but his performance borders on being obnoxious and trite at times. Essie Davis is a star in and of herself, and her skills vastly exceed the sometimes shallow writing of the script. The film succeeds on several levels with her help and simple, good scare tactics. The “boogey-man” is a tale older than time, and even though I’m no longer a child, I still had to make sure my closet door was sealed shut before attempting to sleep after watching this film. Be prepared for modest special effects, terrifying mind games, and the chilling effects of a mother and lover’s grief unresolved. While this film might not be as terrifying as UCC 2207 with the Rath, it’s definitely worth the hour and a half I know you won’t be spending on Contracts on October 31st. Stay safe, stay sane, and keep on keepin’ on, PMH. Happy HaLAWeen!

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Angelina Valuri, Columnist

Prof. Jeffrey Brooks, Columnist

fter two months of having brunch together, Professor Brooks finally uttered those three words my heart has been waiting to hear: “Time for lunch.” For our first Lunchin’ outing, we decided to kick it old-school and experience a meal at the oldest downtown restaurant in Baton Rouge. Located one block from the Mississippi River, Poor Boy Lloyd’s has been serving breakfast, their famous po’ boy sandwiches, steaks, and seafood for over forty years. Live music is also available on Friday nights. (201 Florida St. 225-387-2271) If you are looking for a slice of Louisiana culinary history at a historical location, Poor Boy Lloyd’s is the place for you. Although finding a parking spot close to the restaurant may be difficult during the lunch hour, a short walk usually does a body good. At first glance, Poor Boy Lloyd’s hits the mark on every angle of the “must try” lunch trifecta: 1. Historical 2. Family-Owned and 3. Hole-in-theWall Location As a reminder, every month Professor Brooks and I, along with a rotating “mystery diner” guest will order three separate lunch/brunch dishes from restaurants that are not only affordable, but are a little bit off the beaten path. All restaurants will receive an overall rating between 1-5 gavels, with a 1 gavel rating being “poor” and a 5 gavels rating being “excellent.” If you have a lunch or brunch location you would like to see reviewed, please feel free to e-mail your suggestion to avalur1@lsu.edu or jeffbrooks@lsu.edu.

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&BRUNCHIN’ Review from Angelina Valuri Although I have only lived in Louisiana for three years, I have come to appreciate the satisfaction that comes along with eating a good authentic po’boy. Poor Boy Lloyd’s is a place I’ve walked by a time or two during my treks to downtown happy hours, but I never ventured inside. On the surface, the modest restaurant exterior epitomizes old school Baton Rouge cool. The combination of the weathered brick walls, the hand painted glass, and the red Coca-Cola patio umbrellas all seemed to call out, “Come on in! How’s your Mom and them?” Once inside however, instead of feeling like I just received a welcoming hug or kiss on the cheek, I felt like I had stepped into an outdated, musty, and tacky time warp. Life experience has taught me to never judge a book by its cover, so my spirits perked up when I spied the chalkboard of unexpected daily specials that included rabbit, venison, and alligator meat. Even though I found these non-traditional meal options to be very intriguing, I couldn’t resist the magnetic pull to place my order for a Rich Boy….the po’boy, that is. The Rich Boy is a ½ ham and ½ roast beef po’boy that to my dismay, came fully dressed (Sigh). Placing your order at Poor Boy Lloyd’s can prove to be quite the adventure, due to the adorably diminutive queen of the front counter, “Mom,” who is 80+ years old and slightly hard of hearing. Our entire order was fairly large, and after I loudly shouted out what we wanted three times, I’m pretty sure the entire restaurant knew what we had decided to have for lunch. We collectively settled on the fried pickles, boudin balls, a fried shrimp po’boy with a side of french fries, the Rich Boy po’boy with a side of potato salad, and the meatloaf lunch plate with a side of mashed potatoes. All items were reasonably priced and we were assured our food would be brought to our table shortly, which it was. We quickly decided the table favorite was the fried pickles, which had a light breading and were not overly greasy. After surveying our table landscape to locate our second appetizer, we realized we never received our order of boudin balls. The waitress swiftly apologized after she realized “Mom” had erroneously left it off our

THE CIVILIAN | OCTOBER 2015 ticket, and she offered to notify the kitchen. Subsequently, she kindly warned us the boudin balls would take over 30 minutes to cook. I found this statement odd, but being a Yankee, I am anything but a boudin ball aficionado. We passed on the offer. Without a doubt, the best part of my Rich Boy was the French bread that held him together. Like most Rich Boys, I could not deny the harsh reality…it looked good on the outside, but there just wasn’t much to speak of regarding the inside. In my opinion, the ham and roast beef were mediocre at best. The Rich Boy’s wingman, the potato salad, was also hum drum. If you have actually taken the time to read any of my previous restaurant reviews, you know I am not a fan of pickle relish, which was included in Poor Boy Lloyd’s version of this lunchtime staple side. Surprisingly enough, the highlight of my meal came after we were finished eating. As we took our tickets to pay at a separate counter located by the exit door, I realized Poor Boy Lloyd’s has the alter ego of being a Mom and Pop convenience store. In addition to settling our bills, we had the option to purchase some dime store candy, a pack of cigarettes, and a lotto ticket. Man, who knew?! I definitely must have missed the memo…or more aptly put, I must have missed the facsimile.

Verdict: 2 Gavels

Review from Professor Jeff Brooks Poor Boy Lloyd’s is a Baton Rouge Institution, with all that entails. Entering the restaurant is like taking a step back in time. Walking through the restaurant’s unprepossessing doors on Laurel Street, the wood paneling, black and white photographs, kitsch décor, and heavy wooden furniture all tell you very quickly that you have entered a family restaurant of the 1950s and 1960s – the sort of family restaurant that Guy Fieri would frequent and that your grandmother would love. (It didn’t help that an episode of the Price Is Right was airing as we entered.) The photographs and memorabilia are scenes of Baton Rouge of the 1950s and 1960s, a number of our previous governors and senators scowl and grin down at the patrons, and there are a few not-so-subtle reminders of Louisiana’s checkered history. (No checkered tablecloths, though.) I was tasked with experiencing the daily specials, and as much as I wanted a rabbit po’boy, I went with the meatloaf special ($9), which comes with two sides. My order was taken down by “Mom”, who I can definitely see having been at the counter every day since the restaurant opened its doors. “Mom” may have taken a few tries to get my order correct, but she was nothing but sweet Southern charm. The rest of the staff was equally pleasant, although they did miss our order of boudin balls (and blamed Mom!) The food itself was underwhelming at best, although the clear standout were our appetizer order of fried pickles. They were ever so lightly breaded, thinly sliced, and were accompanied by a creamy and tangy dipping sauce that was a perfect complement. My meatloaf, while a thickly sliced generous portion, had experienced an extraordinarily heavy-handed application of onion powder somewhere in the cooking process, as had the gravy on my mashed potatoes, and the accompanying (warm) coleslaw tasted of nothing but a hint of sweet pickle relish. My fellow diners’ po-boys were served on properly crunchy French bread, but the fillings themselves were bland and lacked any spice or seasoning at all. Overall, the food was passable at best. I cannot say I find myself yearning for another trip back to the 1950s. Verdict: 1.5 Gavels!

THE CIVILIAN | OCTOBER 2015 Review from our monthly “Mystery Diner” They say first impressions last a life time. An interesting sign greeted me as I entered Poor Boy Lloyd’s with Angelina and Professor Brooks. As I moved forward to scrutinize it, I was surprised to see the phrase ‘Coonass Act’ meet my line of vision. After I processed this discovery, I knew that the experience would only get more interesting. I noticed a soft shell crab po’boy special as I approached the counter to place my order. I originally informed Angelina of my intent to order the shrimp po’boy, but an internal conflict arose as I gave more thought to my initial decision. When the moment of truth arrived, I stuck with the classic, asked for a sweet tea and anticipated the restaurant’s rendition of the shrimp sandwich. The three of us sat down and began conversing. Little did I know that this aspect of the lunch meeting would be the most enjoyable part of my entire experience. Our waitress brought the food relatively quickly; Angelina took a photo of her appropriately named ‘Rich Boy’ sandwich, Professor Brooks took a moment to waft in the smell of his meatloaf platter, and I looked down at my cleanly cut shrimp po’boy. My shrimp po’boy certainly wasn’t bad. However, with everything else considered, such as the blandness of Angelina’s potato salad and the overuse of onion powder in Professor Brooks’ meatloaf, Poor Boy Lloyd’s failed to make a positive lasting impression. Even considering the delicious fried pickles we ordered as an appetizer, this restaurant is stuck in 1960 in every sense you could imagine. I give the lunch conversation and fellowship 5 gavels, but, in an unfortunate verdict for Poor Boy Lloyd’s, the food gets 1.5 gavels. I’m comforted by the fact that I will be resuming my role as the mystery diner when Angelina, Professor Brooks and I travel to New Orleans for brunch soon. Stay tuned. Verdict: 1.5 Gavels!

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ERIC AT s e v : i Secret L PMH LANDRY

Name: Eric Landry Classification: 3L Section: Section 1 Hometown: Baton Rouge Status: Single Extracurriculars: National Energy and Sustainability Moot Court Competition and LSU Law Ambassadors

Q: As a 3L, what advice would you give a 1L or 2L? A: The entrance to the LSU tunnels is a small door at the base of the stairs that Q: What is your biggest pet peeve? lead down to the Subway™ near the A: Biggest pet peeve is when someone continuously Chancellor’s office. My advice: Don’t interrupts and talks over people. get caught. Q: What’s a must-do during your law school years? Elizabeth Wong Q: What are you most excited about this A: Learn about the law and stuff. Staff Writer year? A: I’m doing my year of Business School, so not having Q: What’s been your favorite law school event? to take a single law exam is definitely the most exciting A: The trips to Florabama. thing this year has in store. Q: What’s been your favorite LSU football match-up? Q. What was your biggest regret in law school? A: Favorite LSU football matchup: LSU v. Florida 2007 A: Using the third floor bathroom at Middleton. when LSU went 5 for 5 on fourth downs and moved into the number one spot. However, my favorite game during Q: What was your favorite class? my time at the Law Center would have to be the Ole Miss A: Legal Traditions with Alain “La légende” Levasseur. I game in 2014 when we rushed the field. really learned a lot that I use on a daily basis. Q: What is your ideal job? Q: If you could be anyone for a day, who would it be and What are you hoping to do after law school? why? A: I’d like to be an oyster shucker in the Florida Keys. A: Anthony Bourdain. He has the greatest job in the world and I’m in love with him in a completely normal way Q: And how do you anticipate using your law degree for that? Q: Where’s your favorite place to visit in Louisiana? A: Do some research. There are a lot of liabilities in the A: Carcosa oyster business. 18

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Q: What do you think is the most valuable trait an attorney can have? A: I think an attorney needs to be able to design an effective billboard. How can anyone expect to get quality clients without their face all over town? Q: As an attorney, what would your billboard say? A: Nice try, get your own idea. Q: To round out the interview, what will be the first five things you will do when you graduate? A: 1.) Smoke a cigar on the front steps, 2.) Sleep, 3.) Get out of town for a few days, 4.) Try not to think about preparing for the bar, 5.) Start preparing for the bar. Q: Where are you taking the bar? A: I definitely plan on taking the Louisiana Bar but it looks like I may have to take the Texas Bar as well.

CLASSES END: NOV. 25TH THANKSGIVING BREAK: NOV. 26TH - 27TH EXAMS: NOV. 30TH - DEC. 12TH

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HALLAWEEN PARTY OCTOBER 31ST 8PM -11PM MIKE’S IN TIGERLAND FEATURING: DJ KNUCKLES

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