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days since oil spill began.
Read the latest oil spill briefs, page 2.
BUDGET CUTS
University anticipates 23 percent budget reduction, page 3.
FOOTBALL
Young players could vie for playing time, page 5.
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Incoming freshman dies in car accident
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Skimming the Surface
Injured student home from Africa
Katherine Terrell
Nicholas Persac Staff Writer
Contributing Writer
An 18-year-old incoming freshman who was in Baton Rouge for orientation died Monday night after her car was broadsided by a pickup truck on South Acadian Thruway. Morgan Elizabeth Thompson, of Fairhope, Ala., was driving a Nissan Versa around 5:30 p.m. Monday in the 2300 block of South Acadian Thruway, Baton Rouge Police Department spokesman Sgt. Don Kelly said in a news release. She apparently left a private driveway into the path of 22-yearold Kevin Kearney, of Baton Rouge, who was driving northbound in a Ford F-150 pickup truck, which Ò broadsided the Nissan on the driverÕ s side.Ó Her mother, Mary Thompson, was also in the car and is now in Ò stable condition with moderate injuriesÓ at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. Kearney was treated for minor injuries at the scene. Jennifer Sinclair, a senior guidance counselor at Fairhope
and Agricultural Engineering, spent the next several hours attaching tubes and pipes to pumps and barrels. When Theegala finished the prototype, he immediately called AgCenter officials to Ò let them know it worked.Ó TheegalaÕ s project, a cost- and energy-efficient oil skimmer, first worked at an intake rate of 1 gallon per minute of oil-water mixture. The skimmer uses a special pump, density differences and the moving waterÕ s
LSU sophomore Brian Murphy has returned home after being struck by a car in South Africa during a family trip to the World Cup. A drunk driver struck Brian and his sisters Nicole and Kellie while they were walking on the sidewalk. Kellie, an LSU junior, received a minor concussion while Nicole died instantly. Brian has been transported to a hospital in Lafayette. He canÕ t speak yet, but has shown signs of improvement by moving his fingers. Lindsey Dupuis, a family friend, said she gets updates from family friend Jana Godshall, both of whom live in Los Angeles at the moment. Godshall and Dupuis got a group together to plan one of the most recent benefits for the family, held at Crown Bar in Los Angeles. Ò One of our friendsÕ boyfriend owns the bar, which is a place we always go to,Ó Dupuis said. Ò They donated the place for the night.Ó Dupuis, who is in the fashion business, said the benefit charged money at the door to get in the
SKIMMER, see page 7
MURPHY, see page 7
THOMPSON, see page 7
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[Top] Oil flows from the skimmer to the oil storage as a demonstration of its abilities Wednesday. [Bottom] Chandra Theegala, associate professor, demonstrates how the skimmer design works on a small working scale model.
University professor develops new oil skimmer Nicholas Persac Staff Writer
Chandra Theegala finished grading his students’ final exams for the spring semester on a Sunday afternoon. But instead of kicking back to enjoy the start of summer break, Theegala went to The Home Depot with $120 and a plan to help save the Gulf of Mexico. Theegala, an associate professor in the Department of Biological
BOARD OF SUPS
Budget cut proposals to be discussed at July meeting Tuition increase to be considered Ryan Buxton Staff Writer
The LSU System Board of Supervisors will hear proposals on how institutions will reduce their budgets to prepare for a potential $133 million cut to the SystemÕ s budget at the BoardÕ s July meeting tomorrow. System institutions will present their budget reduction recommendations to the Board at a 9:30 a.m. informational session, but no Board action is expected on the plans until sometime this fall,
according to an LSU System news release. Institution officials began creating budget reduction plans after System President John Lombardi sent a letter June 24 to the chancellors, detailing what types of cuts may have to be made if the $133 million funding reduction is solidified in the 2011-12 fiscal year. If the cuts do come to fruition, each institution in the System will have 23.28 percent less money for its general fund in 2011-12 than in 2010-11, according to documents included with LombardiÕ s letter. Ò The scale of reductions anticipated will almost certainly require the elimination of vital programs, the dismissal of employees including faculty and significant
disruption of student academic careers,Ó Lombardi wrote. The cuts for the 2011-12 fiscal year would come after nearly $150 million in budget cuts for the LSU System in the past two years, according to the news release. In addition to the presentation of budget reduction plans, the Board will also discuss a resolution to increase tuition and fees at LSU System institutions. Ò Louisiana colleges and universities, in return for agreeing to provisions of the newly passed Louisiana GRAD Act, got limited autonomy to raise tuition and fees in return for promising to boost graduation rates,Ó the news BOARD OF SUPS, see page 7
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John Lombardi, president of the LSU System, discusses the fiscal year 2011-12 higher education operating budget funding model June 5 at a Board of Sups meeting.
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Nation & World
INTERNATIONAL
NATIONAL
Attacks kill 8 US troops in 24-hour period in southern Afghanistan
3 officers plead not guilty in Hurricane Katrina shootings
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — American forces suffered a deadly 24 hours in Afghanistan, with eight troops killed in attacks including an audacious Taliban raid on a police compound in the key southern city of Kandahar, officials said Wednesday.
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Three police officers charged in the killing of two unarmed residents on a New Orleans bridge after Hurricane Katrina and a cover-up that followed pleaded not guilty on Wednesday. Sgts. Robert Gisevius and Kenneth Bowen and Officer Anthony Villavaso stood before a federal magistrate in green prison garb, shackled at the waist and ankles. They will remain jailed at least until a hearing Friday. A tentative trial date is set for Sept. 13.
Libyan ship with aid for Gaza reaches Egypt port of el-Arish EL-ARISH, Egypt (AP) — A Libyan aid ship blocked by Israeli missile ships from steaming to Gaza reached an Egyptian port Wednesday, bringing an end to the latest challenge to Israel’s naval embargo of the Palestinian territory. The director of the Egyptian port of el-Arish, Gamal Abdel Maqsoud, said the Libyan boat radioed Wednesday evening asking permission to dock there. He said the ship, the Moldovan-flagged Amalthea, was 15 miles off the Egyptian coast.
Utah agencies probe alleged illegal immigrant list SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah Gov. Gary Herbert’s spokeswoman said Wednesday it will likely be several days before it’s known whether state workers leaked the personal information of more than 1,300 people who an anonymous group claims are illegal immigrants.
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Several media outlets, law enforcement agencies and others began receiving the list in the mail this week, demanding that those on it be immediately deported. The list sent chills through the state’s Hispanic community and marks the latest example of hysteria that has spread since Arizona passed its immigration crackdown this year. Pilot, 3 grandchildren die in northern Michigan plane crash DETROIT (AP) — A 73-year-old Chicago area man and three of his granddaughters from Israel were killed when their small plane crashed on an interstate in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. A 13-year-old grandson, who was hospitalized after being ejected from the aircraft, was the only survivor from the Tuesday evening crash, Mackinac County Sheriff officials said. Police said the twin engine Beechcraft Model 58 had not yet reached 1,000 feet after taking off when it encountered trouble.
—The federal government gave BP the green light Wednesday to try choking off the Gulf of Mexico oil gusher with an untested metal cap after a daylong delay to satisfy worries about whether the project might make the leak worse. National Incident Commander Thad Allen said testing would begin later Wednesday after government scientists carefully reviewed whether new leaks would erupt from the well once it was sealed off. BP got the 75-ton cap in place Monday atop the well. The device is meant is to stop the oil and pump excess to ships, raising hopes the gusher could be checked. BP was getting ready to test pressure on the well by closing valves in the cap when the government intervened late Tuesday. —Scientists are reporting early signs that the Gulf of Mexico oil spill is altering the marine food web by killing or tainting some creatures and spurring the growth of others more suited to a fouled environment.
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—Regulators urged banks to make loans to creditworthy people and businesses whose livelihoods have been hurt by the Gulf Oil spill. Regulators said banks should make an effort to work with customers to help them get over any financial humps. Doing so, will help the local economies heal and strengthen the long-term relationships between the banks and their customers. —A government investigation of the deadly explosion on the Deepwater Horizon oil rig is set to resume next week. The Coast Guard and Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Regulation and Enforcement have scheduled five more days of hearings, from July 19 through July 23.
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BUDGET
University anticipates 23 percent budget reduction New plan to cut whole programs
Catherine Threlkeld Staff Writer
Grim budget cuts are expected to continue next year as the University anticipates a 23 percent cut — equivalent to $46 million. The LSU System Board of Supervisors requested the University prepare a plan outlining where the cuts would come from and how much would come from each department. A broadcast email from Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor John Hamilton divided every campus unit into one of three levels. “Level Three units are those that deliver the core functions of teaching and research. Level Two units are those that directly support teaching and research but are not actively engaged in delivering those core functions. Level One units are those that are indirectly related to the core functions of teaching and research,” Hamilton said in the email. Level One reductions will
amount to $9,162,282, Level Two reductions to $16,634,845 and Level Three reductions to $20,065,049. The University formed a Budget Crisis Committee headed by Hamilton to create the levels and notify deans and vice chancellors of reductions of eliminations in their department. The committee includes seven administrators and three faculty members. Although no cuts have been imposed, the Budget Crisis Committee’s plan is in place for when reductions do occur. Among the planned cuts, whole programs would be eliminated, at least 239 non-faculty members would be laid off and research would face significant shortfalls. Several programs that face elimination of state funding include Communication Across the Curriculum, Center for Community Engagement, Learning and Leadership, the Delta Magazine, Journal of Macroeconomics, the Debate Team, Museum of Art Education Programs and the Center for Advanced Microstructures and Devices. CAMD is the largest experimental research facility at the
University. More than one-third of the University’s patents were developed by CAMD users, and 84 faculty were recruited through CAMD. Budget cuts would also eliminate the Louisiana Geological Survey, which would make Louisiana the only state without a geological survey office. Vital oil and gas development logs critical to the industry would no longer be available. In Level One reductions, $2,150,000 will be cut from Custodial and Landscape Services, resulting in 88 lost staff positions. According to the reduction spreadsheets, “cuts to facility services will have a tangible impact on the cleaning, upkeep and maintenance of the campus grounds, classrooms and buildings.” “Restrooms will fall into disrepair,” the spreadsheet said. “The arborist crew, which cares for the trees campus-wide including more than 1,200 live oaks valued at approximately $50 million, will be eliminated. Efforts will be restricted to mowing and trimming the core of the campus only.” The detailed budget reductions plan will be presented to the
MUSIC
Bands play at The Spanish Moon for CD release show Cathryn Core Contributing Writer
The stellar beats of three south Louisiana bands promise a fantastic night of musical mayhem at The Spanish Moon this Saturday. These Children, Relatives and The Viatones will play together for a one-night gig that is a definite must-see for local music fans, featuring original works that intend to entertain the masses of the Baton Rouge community. The event is the acousticbased post-rock band These Children’s CD release show and an opportunity to support the local music scene. “It’s going to be a pretty fun gathering of different types of music,” said Jacques Boudreaux, civil engineering grad student and drummer for These Children. “We’re even bringing a band over from the Lafayette scene, The Viatones.” Boudreaux said students should come out and enjoy “a good night of interesting, original music from south Louisiana.” These Children’s CD will also be up for grabs for free to all attendees. “As many people who want a CD get one,” said Boudreaux. “We’re planning on doing a ‘take the CD for free, but give a
donation if you’d like’ kind of thing.” Matt Cronin, LSU alumnus, guitarist, trumpet player and singer of These Children, said the band can’t wait to get their music out to fans. “We recorded the album with Bill Kelley, the head audio engineer at LSU, who is a close friend of mine,” he said. “The album came out sounding even better than we had expected, and we’re all really excited to share it with people.” These Children is going a “rare” route with their music, and “the people who show up will really enjoy it,” Cronin said. Jeffrey Livingston, studio art junior and bass player for the local, multi-genre influenced band Relatives said the show is sure to be a “great representation of creative music going on in Baton Rouge.” “These Children is one of the best local bands to come out of Baton Rouge in a really long time,” he said. “If you’re curious to hear some original music and want to know what’s up with Baton Rouge music, come to The Spanish Moon.” Livingston said, “These Children’s album sounds amazing,” and the variety of sounds and genres the show promises is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Chris Stafford, lead guitarist
and keyboard player of the Lafayette-based band The Viatones said students should take the time to come out to the show. “It’s important to be there for bands that do what we do, write all our own material, sometimes there’s nobody, sometimes a lot of people show up,” he said. “But, I always I think it’s important to support people who are making all their own music.” The Viatones aren’t a typical indie rock band, according to Stafford. “I would just call [what we do] rock-n-roll. A lot of our music is pretty much ’60s pop-influenced, old country or country rock,” he said. “We’ve got different kinds of styles that we do.” Lindsey Hopton, creative writing senior, said she’s been to all of These Children’s shows and is looking forward to Saturday night’s CD release event. “They have a really rich sound, and I want to support that,” she said. “They kind of just strike you with these really charming melodies. They’re gripping. It’s very enjoyable to be a part of as a listener.” The music begins at 10 p.m. Saturday at The Spanish Moon.
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Board of Supervisors at its July 16 meeting. “The complexity of a Flagship University magnifies the potential for unintended consequences, and LSU and the state it serves will have to live with the consequences of these decisions for decades to come,” said a letter from Chancellor Michael Martin to LSU System President John Lombardi.
“As it is — with the $42 million in cuts that have already been made, the Flagship University’s budget is not at the same level as in 2001-2002 — and even further back if one considers those budget numbers in real terms,” Martin’s letter said. Contact Catherine Threlkeld at cthrelkeld@lsureveille.com
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Ranks
Big Boi, “Sir Lucious Left Foot: The Son of Chico Dusty”
Def Jam
“Sir Lucious Left Foot: The Son of Chico Dusty” is the first proper solo LP from Big Boi, the less-revered half of legendary hip-hop duo Outkast. Just like he did with Outkast, Big Boi pushes the boundaries of what hip-hop can feel and sound like as he incorporates touches of gospel, funk, electro and even opera music into the album’s sterling 15 tracks. On “Chico Dusty,” Big Boi’s flow is agile, the lyrics are witty but immediate and the beats are both bold and soulful. While Big Boi may never receive the acclaim of his former collaborator, Andre 3000, this album is one of the high points for hip-hop in recent years.
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Various Artists, “Red Stick Sounds”
[A-] Louisiana Businesses, Inc.
The abundance of rich music in New Orleans typically outshines the smaller Baton Rouge music scene, but “Red Stick Sounds,” a collection of 13 songs by Baton Rouge musicians, reminds Louisianians the capital city is home to impressive talent from all genres. The album benefits the Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge, and artists each donated a previously unreleased song that’s now exclusive to this album, which costs $10 for a digital download available on 225’s website. Artists featured include now-defunct local college favorites Cohen and The Ghost, songbird Lindsay Rae Spurlock, the funky band Phat Hat and The LSU Jazz Faculty Trio with Wess “Warmdaddy” Anderson among others.
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M.I.A., “/\/\ /\ Y /\”
[A]
Interscope Records
M.I.A.’s third album “/\/\ /\ Y /\” (a stylized version of her name, Maya) is an electrifying hodgepodge of industrial noise and hyperactive beats. The album’s high notes come on raw, raucous tracks like “Steppin’ Up” and “Meds and Feds,” which features an ultra-current Sleigh Bells sample. But there are plenty more highlights, like the dizzying “Teqkilla” and laid-back “Space.” Her sound has evolved, but the album is still distinctly M.I.A. This effort falls short of her best work on 2007’s “Kala,” but it’s a progressive entry into the Sri Lankan rapper’s catalog.
RYAN BUXTON
Department of Eagles, “In Ear Park”
[A-] 4AD
Fans of the popular indie band Grizzly Bear will enjoy Department of Eagles. Before joining Grizzly Bear in 2004, Daniel Rossen created music with his NYU roommate Fred Nicolaus. “In Ear Park” mixes the sounds of The Beatles and Animal Collective to create an experimental pop album. Unlike many side projects, Department of Eagles has the stability to be just as popular as the more famous Grizzly Bear. Songs like “No One Does It Like You” and “Herringbone” offer a perfect combination of ambition and complexity.
KRISTEN ROWLETT
Sun Kil Moon, “Admiral Fell Promises”
[A]
Caldo Verde Records
Mark Kozelek has once again succeeded at producing a top-notch folk album by fixating the listener with easily perfect finger-picking and strumming his Spanish classical guitar. Slowly seep into Kozelek’s soul by joining him on his light-hearted journey into the clouds, if you can catch his other-worldly drift. The singer-songwriter has a gift for pouring multitudes of emotions into simple songs with free-flowing melodies that prevent his work from ever being considered anything but art.
CATHRYN CORE
School of Seven Bells, “Disconnect from Desire”
[A]
Vagrant Records
It’s all dream pop and electro-dance floor beats with School of Seven Bells’ latest album “Disconnect from Desire,” which dropped July 12. The album opens with the enchanting siren-like vocals of identical twin sisters Alejandra and Claudia Deheza on their most popular track, “Windstorm,” and continues to lead listeners into a haze of harmonized melodies. The album’s sound is reminiscent of M83, Beach House and The Cocteau Twins, but in a ‘80s movie sort of everything’s-going-to-be-OK-so-let’sdrive-off-into-the-sunset-along-side-thebeach kind of way, which is to say it’s beautiful and shimmering.
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PaGE 5
Director’s Cup gives LSU 19th place Michael Lambert Contributing Writer
Virtual athleticism
Students gather for ‘NCAA Football 2011’ video game midnight release Mark Clements Contributing Writer
If it’s in the game, it’s in the game. This Electronic Arts slogan has been repeated by sports gamers for years. Throughout the development of
Saul Abarca BRCC student
technology, EA has proven itself a dominant force in the video game industry. With titles like “Tiger Woods PGA Tour,” “NBA Live” and “FIFA” soccer credited to their name, EA Sports is among the ranks of the gaming gods. Michael Kline, a game tester at the EA
‘I look forward to t he [ ‘N CA A Football’ vid eo g ame ] midnight release every year. It’s all about the experience. ’
testing facility in Baton Rouge, said EA has been a part of his life since his early gaming career. “EA has been around for a while, and they have a high reputation to gamers,” GAME, see page 6
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[Top] Shoppers purchase ‘NCAA Football’ video games Monday night at Best Buy. [Bottom] Customers wait outside the store for the midnight release to begin.
Last year LSU had its worst showing in sports since 2005-06 — at least according to the Directors’ Cup standings. The Tigers failed to claim a national championship, but they did have top-10 finishes in gymnastics and track and field. LSU was rewarded with the No. 19 spot in this year’s Directors’ Cup, the school’s fifth consecutive top-20 finish but lowest since 2005-06 when the Tigers finished 20th. The Directors’ Cup standings are computed by giving point values to each sport from a school according to how each team finishes its season. The 824 points LSU earned this year was third in the Southeastern Conference behind Florida, which finished second overall, and Tennessee, which claimed the No. 16 spot. “Across the board we were happy with how our sports did,” said Verge Ausberry, LSU senior associate athletics director. LSU’s track and field and gymnastic teams garnered the most points. The women’s indoor track and field team received 85 points for its third-place finish. The men’s indoor track and field team got 80 points for finishing fourth. The men’s and women’s RANKINGS, see page 6
RECRUITING
Freshmen offensive players look for playing time RB Spencer Ware could vie for a spot Editor’s note: This story is the first in a series on new recruits’ impacts on the football team. Michael Lambert Contributing Writer
Last season, sophomore Russell Shepard broke the mold for firstyear football players Oct. 24 against Auburn. The then-freshman running back took a hand-off from quarterback Jordan Jefferson, busted through a hole in the opposing defensive line and then used his 4.36 40-yard dash speed to blister past Auburn’s secondary en route to a
69-yard touchdown. Shepard’s touchdown run was a rare sight for LSU rookies, who usually graze the sidelines instead of galloping past enemy defenses. Shepard and wide receiver Rueben Randle were two of the 2009 recruits to see the most playing time on the offensive side of the ball. This year’s recruiting class has its fair share of skilled players aiming to follow in Shepard and Randle’s footsteps. Scout.com four-star recruits Spencer Ware, a bruising running back from Ohio, and wide receiver James Wright, a 6-foot-2-inch, 195-pound wide receiver from Belle Chasse High School, headline the class and could vie for playing time this season. “Spencer Ware is definitely going to get all the opportunities he
wants,” said Rene Nadeau, college football analyst for ESPN and TigerVision. “James Wright could see the field too because he plays a position of need.” Ware played quarterback for Princeton High School, passing for more than 1,000 yards while rushing for 13 scores his senior season. He also starred on the Princeton baseball team. “Spencer Ware is more SEC ready,” Nadeau said. The top of the running back depth chart is largely set with senior Richard Murphy, junior Stevan Ridley and redshirt freshman Michael Ford as the first three options. But Ware could see the field in his rookie campaign, considering five running backs had at least 27 OFFENSE, see page 6
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Sophomore running back Russell Shepard breaks through the Auburn defense Oct. 24. Incoming football players look to imitate Shepard’s success as a freshman.
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outdoor track and field teams scored 73.5 points for each placing sixth. The women’s gymnastics team got 69 points for their No. 9 finish. A few other LSU sports had disappointing seasons last year. The men’s basketball, men’s
OFFENSE, from page 5
carries last season. “If Spencer Ware can give them any minutes, that’s all they are going to need,” Nadeau said. Nadeau said the other two running back signees, Jakhari Gore and Alfred Blue, will probably not get as many carries. “Alfred Blue is looking like a redshirt,” Nadeau said. “Gore is not a big guy to begin with. He may need to get a little stronger.” Gore resembles his cousin Frank Gore, current running back for the San Francisco 49ers, in height but not weight. They both sit around the 5-foot-
GAME, from page 5
Kline said. Kline also said that as a hardcore gamer, working with video games satisfies his gaming needs while at work. “It’s the perfect job for a gamer,” he said. “It’s an awesome atmosphere where you’re around people with similar interests.” EA has produced hundreds of titles since its founding in 1982, but year in and year out, two of the highest selling titles are football games – “Madden” and “NCAA Football.” Monday night, video game stores across the country opened their doors well after store hours so football fanatics could purchase their copies of “NCAA Football 2011” at the midnight release. “I look forward to the midnight release every year,” said Saul Abarca, BRCC student and avid gamer. “It’s all about the experience. It’s popping in the disc at 12:30 and playing it until 4 or 5 a.m. so you can try to get ranked in the nation.” BRCC engineering technology major Chad Leblanc agreed, saying the earlier start, the better. “It’s just that important … you want to play it as soon as you can,” Leblanc said. “I’ve been coming to the midnight release since about ’05 or ’06.” This seemed to be the norm of most gamers at the midnight release. The majority have been coming to these releases for years. “‘Gameday’ ’98 is where it started, back when I used to come with my brother when I was really little,” Abarca said. “Then EA got me with NCAA and from there I’ve been stuck on it.” Along with their commitment to the midnight release of the game, many gamers also said they have a commitment strictly to NCAA. “I don’t go to any other midnight releases,” Abarca said. “I’m loyal to NCAA.” Leblanc also stated his loyalty to the college football game. “I think I’ve come to one
and women’s cross country and men’s and women’s tennis teams failed to earn any points toward the Directors’ Cup. “We want to be in the top 10,” Ausberry said. “We want to compete with the likes of Florida. If Florida can do it, then we can do it as well.” Football and women’s basketball, soccer and volleyball all
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ranked No. 17 and earned at least 50 points each. “We were fortunate that a large percentage of our teams were in postseason play,” Ausberry said. Stanford took home its 16thstraight Directors’ Cup, claiming 1,508.5 points. Ausberry said schools like Stanford have an advantage be-
cause they have sports like water polo, lacrosse and wrestling. High finishes in those sports can be counted toward the Directors’ Cup. “We’re at a disadvantage because we only have 20 sports,” Ausberry said. The Cardinal tallied points in 28 total sports, but only its top finishes from 10 men’s and 10
women’s sports are counted to equal the playing field. “Finishing in the top 20 is great with the amount of sports we have,” Ausberry said. Georgia fell right behind LSU with a 20th finish in the standings.
8-inch mark, but Frank Gore has Senior Terrence Toliver and almost 40 pounds on the 175-pound sophomores Randle and Shepard, Jakhari Gore. who switched to wide receiver this Blue has past spring, will be a little more Jefferson’s first tarsize at 6-foot-2gets, but there is an inches and 205 open competition for pounds. The the rest of the wide reHahnville High ceiving corps. School alumnus “You only have was the 27ththree really good wide rated running receivers,” Nadeau back by Scout. said. “LSU has four Wide reand five receiver sets, Rene Nadeau ceivers from the and [the freshmen] college football analyst 2010 class could may get some time in for ESPN and TigerVision see even more those. They will get playing time opportunities to play.” than the freshmen running backs. Wright is one of LSU’s high-
est rated prospects and is looking to make his mark as a receiver, ranked as the No. 44 wide receiver in the nation by Scout and the 42nd best by Rivals.com. Kadron Boone, Scout’s 15thrated wide receiver from Ocala, Fla., is another wideout with a chance to land a spot in the wide receiver rotation. Jarrett Fobbs from Shreveport and Armand Williams from Slidell also have a shot at cracking the depth chart. “I really think a guy that’s going to be a sleeper is Armand Williams,” Nadeau said. Williams was a late addition to the 2010 class after a last-minute of-
fer from LSU coach Les Miles. The Scout two-star recruit claims a 41inch vertical and won the Class 5A high jump title in 2010. Nadeau said getting time as a freshman at wide receiver and running back is easier than other positions. “You can get in a situation as a wide receiver or running back to get early time,” Nadeau said. “The learning curve is not as drastic for wide receiver or running back. You are closer to your comfort zone than a quarterback or cornerback.”
midnight release for ‘Call of Duty’ but it’s pretty much all ‘NCAA,’” Leblanc said. “That’s about the only thing I’ll get out here for.” Kenny Williams, a Best Buy store manager, said they do a midnight issuing of all the bigger game series. “We’ve been doing the midnight release here for about three or four years,” Williams said. “We do it for all the big releases – ‘Call of Duty,’ ‘Halo’ and ‘Madden.’” When the talks begin about football video games, there seems to be a never–ending debate over which of the two games is better – “Madden” or “NCAA.” Leblanc said he prefers “NCAA” to “Madden” because the game seems more realistic in terms of player ratings. “I’m impressed by ‘NCAA’ more so than ‘Madden’, especially down to where the ratings are,” Leblanc said. “‘Madden’ is kind of superficial with their ratings and with ‘NCAA’ it seems more earned.” While naturally the “NCAA”
different players and the different teams gets me excited,” said Ethan Greenblatt, LSU chemistry major. “It kind of holds me off until football season in two months.” Leblanc agreed and said the game gives people a jump start on the upcoming football season. “It kind of allows football season to start two months early,” he said. “It definitely fires people up for what’s soon to come.” Being Tiger fans, most people said they naturally look forward to playing with LSU in the new games, but also enjoyed spreading it out and trying different offensive looks. “Besides LSU, I like to play with West Virginia and Cal,” Greenblatt said. “I really enjoy running the pro–style offense. I used to be a scrambler because it used to be easier in the earlier games, but I like sitting back in the pocket now.” Leblanc also said the pass– heavy offense fit his style of play. “Naturally I like to play with LSU, but other than that I like
Oregon and Florida … any pass oriented offense.” LSU is ranked No. 17 in the nation in NCAA 2011 and received an A– as an overall grade.
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‘You can get in a situation as a wide receiver or running back to get early time.’
fan buying the game at midnight prefers it over “Madden,” Williams said he expects the turnout for the “Madden 2011” midnight release to be greater. “This one is kind of light … there’s not a lot of people here,” Williams said. “But when we have this year’s ‘Madden’ release, we expect a lot of people to come out for that one … especially with Drew Brees on the cover.” Regardless of which game one might prefer, there are always new upgrades and additions to get gamers excited over the new year’s release. “This is the most excited I’ve been about ‘NCAA’ … The demo was amazing,” Abarca said. “The overall presentation and game play changed, and it’s actually the biggest change I’ve seen from year to year.” Along with the added excitement of in–game changes, many football fans say the game gets them ready for college football season. “Seeing all the ratings for the
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THURSDAY, JULY 15, 2010 SKIMMER, from page 1
velocity to pull oil from the intake into a separate container before discharging water from where it came. Now, using AgCenter funding, Theegala has scaled the prototype to intake 70 gallons per minute and is awaiting approval from both BP and the U.S. Coast Guard to test the skimmer in the Gulf of Mexico. He built the larger version with the help of students in only eight days. Ò If someone sees this for two minutes, thatÕ s all I need,Ó Theegala said. Ò ItÕ s just hard to get the right people at the right time.Ó Next, Theegala hopes the skimmer will pass appropriate tests, allowing it to be used in either the current or future oil spill cleanup efforts. The prototype, he said, can be scaled to any size Ñ one buyer has already expressed interest in a
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High School, said Morgan Thompson planned to study architecture and graphic design at the University and received a full scholarship. Sinclair said Morgan Thompson graduated as a
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bar, and auctioned off purses and raffle tickets. The benefit raised $7,000 altogether for the familyÕ s fund, which is set up at Home Bank. The family has received help from all over the country. Darren Guidry, the chief lending officer for Home Bank, said contributions to the fund have been going extremely well. Ò The support has been overwhelming,Ó Guidry said. Guidry said the number of people calling about the Murphys hasnÕ t changed since the fund opened. Ò The amount of deposits daily has been consistent from day one to now,Ó Guidry said. Ò There have been calls from literally all over the country.Ó Guidry said there have been many calls from Tampa, where Nicole played soccer, but curiously, a lot of calls have also come from New York, which Guidry said he had no explanation for. The news of the familyÕ s
skimmer that takes in 1,300 gallons per minute, which Theegala said is possible and would Ò cost less than $100,000 to make.Ó Ò This works. We need to get this design out in the Gulf,Ó said John Brown, a mechanical engineering junior who helped Theegala build the larger prototype. Ò Instead of using dispersants, which is just like sweeping the problem under the rug, we should be out there picking all of [the oil] up.Ó The current prototype, which cost about $7,000 to build, fits on a pontoon boat, but larger versions could be fitted on shrimping boats or even barges. The skimmer has no limitations on how much is can possess, meaning scaled models could handle anywhere from 60,000 to 600,000 barrels per day. Theegala said, however, bigger isnÕ t always better Ñ as an example,
The Daily Reveille he said having one large bee collect pollen from flowers wouldn’t be as efficient as a swarm of smaller bees harvesting from flowers across a larger area. Like the flowers spread across a field, the oil is spread across the Gulf and requires “a fleet of these skimmersÓ for effective cleanup. Theegala said he first tested the prototype in one of the LSU Lakes before testing the current one June 9 in the Gulf to see how it would fare in open waters. Ò It rode like a champ,Ó he said. Ò The only problem is we didnÕ t see any mats of oil, and obviously we couldnÕ t pour oil into the [LSU] Lake or Gulf to see how it would work.Ó After waiting nearly 40 days for the necessary approval to test the prototype in oil-stained waters, Theegala moved the skimmer to the E. B. Doran Agricultural Engineer-
ing Building near Patrick F. Taylor Hall on campus to conduct his own test. The wait has been frustrating, but he said he expects to hear back from the U.S. Coast Guard and BP within the next week. Theegala said while Ò there is no 100-percent guarantee,Ó he is Ò 99 percent sure it will workÓ properly when tested. Part of this certainty, he said, is because the skimmer Ò has no moving partsÓ except the pump, decreasing the chances of mechanical failure. These skimmers are 50 to 100 times less expensive than those currently being used in the Gulf, and Theegala said if shops were to start producing his design, they could Ò make hundreds in a week.Ó While this version of the skimmer is best suited for deep sea cleanup, Theegala said he also developed a smaller, more portable
version thatÕ s ideal for shallow marsh waters. This version, Theegala said, stands upright on small fishing boats, and workers use a vacuum-like tube to suck oiled water into the machine to be filtered. Theegala said AgCenter officials will ultimately decide what to do with his design because the University has rights to the intellectual property he developed, but it could be sold to a private company for manufacturing should it gain appropriate approval for use in the Gulf. Ò If we can make hundreds of these, we could collect 90-plus percent of the oil,Ó Theegala said.
co-valedictorian of Fairhope HighÕ s 2010 class, which had about 275 graduates. Ò She knew very early on in her senior year that she wanted to go to LSU,Ó Sinclair said. Ò I can remember her bringing me a copy of her scholarship letter when she
got it. Morgan wasnÕ t a person who would jump up and down, but she was obviously very proud of her accomplishments.Ó Morgan and Mary Thompson were Ò apparently in town for LSU freshman orientation,Ó Kelly said in the release. The seventh of eight
freshman orientation sessions ran from Monday, July 12 to Tuesday, July 13. Kelly said alcohol is not believed to be a factor, and an investigation continues. Ò She had a lot of things going
for her that were going to make her successful,Ó Sinclair said. Ò She was never afraid of hard work.Ó
trouble has gone viral, with everyone from ESPN to John Mayer reposting information about the support fund. Ò I think [Mayer] reads a blog in New York, which is where he probably heard about it,Ó Dupois said. Ò Hopefully heÕ s gotten a lot of feedback from L.A.Ó Dupois said she and her friends have also sent information out to clients in Los Angeles. No new fundraisers are planned in Los Angeles in the near future. Ò We havenÕ t really talked about doing anything else,Ó Dupois said. Ò WeÕ re still passing out cards with the information, and hopefully people will continue to spread the word.Ó Lafayette has also been helping out and will hold its newest fundraiser on July 20. Sammy Kershaw, Jamie Bergeron, River Road band, Jaren Lane and Geno Delafose will play a concert at Parc International
in downtown Lafayette. Angie Doyle, director of marketing for TMC Foods, said the concert came together because of concerned citizens wanting to help. TMC Foods is a Popeyes franchisee that has been handling the logistics and ticket sales. Ò There was a group of individuals, family friends and people in our organization that came together and wanted to do something to help with their costs, which are rising,Ó Doyle said. Ò We called up Sammy Kershaw, and he was gracious enough to donate his time and energy to the cause.Ó Nicole MurphyÕ s funeral will be held Friday at 2 p.m. at Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist in Lafayette.
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release said. With prior legislative approval to increase tuition by 5 percent and the GRAD ActÕ s authorization to raise tuition by up to 5 more percent, students may face an increase of up to 10 percent in tuition and mandatory fees, according to the release. The July meeting will also be the first for the Board’s four new members, who were appointed by Gov. Bobby Jindal in June. The Board meeting will begin at 9:30 a.m. with the budget informational session, which will be followed by the regular July meeting. The meeting will be held in the Board Meeting Room of the LSU System Building at 3810 W. Lakeshore Drive. Contact Ryan Buxton at rbuxton@lsureveille.com
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New football games lack innovation, stay successful While summer is a great time for rest, relaxation and a period of time without the stresses of class (with the exception of you poor souls in summer school right now), it’s not the best time for a gamer. As a strategic sales ploy, most video game publishers hold their blockbuster releases for the fall to capitalize on those holiday shoppers. Both the “NCAA Football” and “Madden NFL” franchises have made EA Sports some serious money, and every year they kick off my unofficial start to the fall gaming season. “NCAA Football 2011” was released on Tuesday, and I’ve spent most of my free time playing it and counting down the days until its night in the real Death Valley, not the virtual one. Would you like a review? Of course you would. Luckily, this one will be quick. Did you like “NCAA Football 10”? If so, good — you’ll like “11” because it’s the same game. Buy it. Did you not like “NCAA 10”? Then guess what, you won’t like “11” because it’s the same game.
Don’t buy it. There, that was easy. Three out of five — let’s move on. But this got me thinking, how on Earth is EA allowed to release the same game every year and tout it as new? To give EA Sports some credit, the running mechanic in “NCAA 11” is slightly improved and they did make certain tweaks to the overhauled online dynasty mode. Oh, and they added school specific pre-game rituals such as Michigan jumping to hit their banner, Miami running through the smoke and Mike leading the Tigers out of the tunnel, but that’s about it. Tackling animations are still wonky. My players still run directly through referees and can even walk through walls while celebrating a touchdown. I just don’t understand what the developers have been doing for the last year. I know they didn’t spend their whole time and budget on running animations. At first, I could defend the yearly release cycle because each year’s version would have updated rosters and minor game tweaks.
But now with most consoles connected to the Internet, games are constantly being patched and updated via an online fix. Rosters could also easily be updated to match players to teams, as well as the players’ current attributes. The question is whether or not EA wants to build a game engine to support this type of update — and right now it looks like a resounding no. Why innovate if you don’t have to? The reaadam arinder son EA can get Columnist away with putting very little innovation in each iteration of its football games (and this includes Madden as well) is because it doesn’t have to — it has no competition. It’s easy to be a winner when you’re not contending with anyone else. Ever since EA acquired the license for the entire NFL (including teams, players, logos, stadiums, etc.), they’ve been the
sole football video game out on the market. Sure others have tried with “Blitz: The League” and “All Pro Football 2K8,” but without the NFL license all competitors have failed. No one wants to play with teams they don’t know about, no matter how much better of a football game it is. The newest challenger to the EA football crown is 505 Games’ “Backbreaker.” Backbreaker’s physics-based Euphoria engine allows players in the game to react with one another in more realistic manner. Running, jukes and especially tackles look and feel more real than in “Madden” and “NCAA.” However, the same problem arises, without the official NFL license — as well as a frustrating control scheme – Backbreaker fell into the space of rejected mediocre football games. Now by no means am I completely hating on EA as if it were run by Steve Jobs — I still love playing “NCAA Football” every year because of my love for college football as well as the few
improvements EA has done with “Madden.” But competition is what fuels innovation and without it, “Madden” or “NCAA” will never be the complete football experience everyone expects year in and year out. EA’s contract with the NFL, as of right now, is set to expire in 2012 — which gives the developers two years to improve their engines just in case they were to lose that precious exclusivity and 2K Sports or even 505 Games were to come nipping at their heels. EA’s already lost basketball gamers to 2K Sports’ “NBA 2K” series. I don’t think they want to lose the virtual version of America’s real pastime either. But Drew Brees is on the cover of “Madden 11” this year, so I’ll be there waiting to buy the game as soon as it comes out along with the rest of Who Dat Nation — and I can’t wait. Madden Curse, be damned!
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FANNING THE FLAMES
Marijuana possession strips student loans too much Marijuana is the most commonly abused illicit drug in the United States, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse website. The average American teenager or young adult will experiment with marijuana sometime in high school or college. Ambitious students may altogether shun socially stigmatized hallucinogenic drugs, but many of us hold less lofty personal standards, especially as adolescents. Conviction for possession of marijuana will strip even a 4.0 undergraduate of his student loans for one year. Repeat offenders fare worse: A second offense will suspend one’s student loans for two years, and after three strikes … well, you know the saying. Thirdtime offenders will be indefinitely barred from obtaining student loans, as mandated by the Drug Provision of the Higher Education Act. Drug laws and their mandatory minimum sentencing policies have more harmful effects than actually
smoking marijuana ever would on students’ academic careers. Moreover, the drug laws disproportionately affect individuals of lower income status and minorities. Violent criminal offenses, meanwhile, warrant no such punishment. Arsonists, thieves and vandals could theoretically Trevor Fanning retain their stuColumnist dent loans if they were spared a lengthy sentencing and allowed to return to college. Marijuana is a non-addictive herb that grows naturally all over the world. Yet it is classified as a Schedule I substance by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration — a categorization that brands the drug as more dangerous, addictive or medically useless than any Schedule II substances such as crack-cocaine, methamphetamine, OxyContin, a litany of addictive
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prescription painkillers and raw opium. The DEA’s assertion that marijuana is dangerously addictive and devoid of medical quality is nonsense. Medical marijuana is currently prescribed in 14 states and has proven medicinal benefits. It reduces swelling for patients with glaucoma, increases appetite for patients suffering from AIDS and may prevent the onset of Alzheimer’s disease for the elderly. Former U.S. Surgeon General Jocelyn Elders, MD, attested to the drug’s medicinal value in a Providence Journal editorial in 2004, writing, “The evidence is overwhelming that marijuana can relieve certain types of pain, nausea, vomiting and other symptoms caused by such illnesses as multiple sclerosis, cancer and AIDS.” The federal government has attached a ludicrous penalty to misdemeanor possession of a substance less dangerous than alcohol. Conservative baby boomers and the politically active geriatric constituency are responsible for
promulgating and maintaining an antiquated “Reefer Madness” mindset from the 1930s. Young people and students, nevertheless, are failing to rebuke the grave error inherent in absurd drug laws and their overbearing penalties. Non-violent drug offenses like the possession of discrete amounts of marijuana, which ought to have the same criminal priority as jaywalking, are instead sapping taxpayer money and judicial resources by being taken to court. Approximately one-fifth of prison inmates are incarcerated for committing non-violent drug offenses. Contrary to the antiquated opinions of an alcohol-softened middle age demographic and the regressive attitudes of the whiskey gentry, possessing several grams of a benign weed, that perfectly normal people occasionally enjoy smoking in their pipe like tobacco, does not permanently write off an entire generation as useless malcontents. Millions of adults in the
Uni ted States us e marijua na responsibly. Drug and alcohol awareness programs like D.A.R.E. are great for kids, since the best preventative measures against substance abuse are always those that educate. Marijuana should be espoused, in such youth programs, as a safe alternative to alcohol. Instances of drunk driving, domestic abuse, disorderly conduct and generally violent and reckless behavior would all be slashed if our government reversed its legal predilection for alcohol over marijuana. Lung cancer rates resulting from tobacco use would be lessened in our current population if a non-carcinogenic, non-addictive alternative were offered to cigarette smokers via vaporized THC. Drug laws are unnecessarily jeopardizing our students’ futures, and we are obligated as politically conscious adults to refute this injustice. Contact Trevor Fanning at tfanning@lsureveille.com
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“Marijuana is self-punishing. It makes you acutely sensitive, and in this world, what worse punishment could there be?”
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Phish: the re-emergence of an American band
Vacuum machine-solos by the drummer, who also wears a dress. Synchronized trampoline jumps by the guitarist and bassist. A vibrant lighting rig that rivals comets and shooting stars. Sounds like the circus? Welcome to a Phish show. Phish is a four-person jamband hailing from Burlington, Vt. They released their first album, “Junta,” in 1989. The band saw a massive growth in popularity throughout the next decade, with Rolling Stone later hailing them as “the most important band of the ’90s.” The band’s popularity didn’t reflect its album sales. The bizarre lyrics, complex progressive compositions and overall quirkiness of the music struggled to find a place on mainstream charts. Relentless touring across the country established Phish in America’s musical canon. Similar to the Grateful Dead’s following, fans record live shows with personal equipment and distribute tapes throughout the
community. Often people will not just see the band once but follow the tour for multiple shows, as Phish has never played the same show twice. Phish offers a live show like no other. Unfortunately, we are in a day and age where dim-witted souls flock to talentless DJs who simply mash MacBook Pro buttons and twist knobs while fist pumping. Of course there are good bands out there, but they often struggle to replicate studio efforts on stage. However, Phish brings the heat nightly with the machinegun shredding of Trey Anastastio, thumping bass by Mike Gordon, a plethora of effects by the chairman of the keyboards Page McConnell and thunderous drumming by Jon Fishman. Often the intoxicating, thickas-molasses grooves have the audience bouncing around like kangaroos in the outback. Phish’s playing encompasses many genres such as rock, funk, blues,
psychedelia and more but always strive to make their music danceable. Since returning last year after a five-year hiatus, the band has shortened the length of its improvised jam sessions, perhaps a reflection of its new sober lifeCory Cox style. Gone are Columnist the days of meandering 30-minute jams, which have been replaced by a tighter, more focused style of playing. The band is full of musical junkies, boasting an astonishing catalog of more than 650 songs. This summer alone they have played an eclectic set of covers ranging from Tom Waits, Rage Against the Machine, Neutral Milk Hotel, Joni Mitchell and more. The diversity of the band’s setlists offers something for everyone and reflects the band’s vast influences.
Although most will agree the band hit its peak during its funkladen year of 1997, the fanbase is still alive and as rabid as ever as evidenced by high ticket sales. Phish is one of the few bands that have successfully combated these economic times. In summer 2009, they led all artists across the board with 99.8 percent of seats filled for their concerts, according to USA Today. This summer has proven to be another successful tour for the band as all shows have sold out, with some shows in select venues such as Telluride, Colo., scoring scalpers’ sales as high as $3,000. The mere fact that people are willing to travel across the country and pay $3,000 to see a threehour show says something. In the parking lot before each show many fingers are in the air searching for tickets. This leads to another interesting part of Phish — the lot culture. Vendors and fans start packing the parking lots several hours before soundcheck even begins.
The whole scene is similar to tailgating for LSU football games — minus chanting death threats at opposing visitors. The communal vibe is tangible as you high five other random “phans.” The lot is also home to the infamous “Shakedown Street,” where you can buy anything from Imodium to veggie burritos to illicit substances. I was fortunate enough to follow the band during its fourshow southern run that wrapped up in Atlanta on July 4. I met great people from all across the country that had travelled to indulge in the unique party that is a Phish show. Constructing sonic psychedelic journeys from the earthly confines of amphitheaters all this summer, Phish offers hope as America’s last great rock ‘n’ roll band.
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L’iL Bits
Internships are as important as college degrees It’s the first thing you hear when you get into college — get an internship as soon as possible. College counselors sound like broken records, and I know no one needs a reminder of something they already know, but it’s true. Get an internship as soon as possible, and if you have time, experience more than one. College internships are becoming more necessary than a college degree. For example, like most of you, I know many of LSU’s 2010 graduating class. I have a friend who graduated with a degree in business administration after completing four different internships while in college. The day before graduation, she had a full-time job. A survey conducted by allaboutbusiness.com concluded that 86 percent of college students were participating in internships during their college careers. These facts are becoming so wellknown that some high schools are beginning to require juniors and seniors to complete an internship before they can graduate. Because of this growing trend, employers are expecting real-world experience from us. As our generation begins to graduate from college and populate the business world, our technologically savvy reputation is preceding us. Internships are now the launching pad for any budding career. It is competition, networking and experience all rolled into one. And if you’re lucky, all this
while being paid. But unfortunately, just because it’s a job doesn’t mean that it comes with a paycheck. Because of the economy, many companies are cutting costs and decreasing, if not eliminating all together, payment for internships. Because they are so high in demand, companies can cut costs without the risk of losing their interns. Internships can also lead to full-time positions within companies, as many would Brittany Davis rather hire preColumnist vious interns than train completely fresh people. Landing an internship is just as difficult as landing a real job. Most businesses require resumes and interviews for applicants, which helps prepare college students for the same process when applying for a real job. Sometimes the competition for an internship is even greater than for a full-time position. Companies often have a limited amounts of internships, and students often need them at certain times in order to receive credit prior to graduating. All these obstacles help students prepare for the real world even before the internship starts. Once you have an internship, meet as many people as possible. Get emails, phone numbers and
become Facebook friends — after making your Facebook business appropriate, of course. You never know who can help you with your next career move. In today’s world, it’s all about the people you know, and if you know enough people, you’re bound to have at least a few useful friends. Write down everything. It sounds stupid and unnecessary, but it will save tons of time later and maybe even help someone else out, too. Plus it will help you
recall the task the next time you do it. You have this experience, but you have to make it worthwhile. Learn everything you can. Ask important questions. Even ask stupid questions. The entire internship experience is great for your future. Teachers can only prepare you so much through tests, papers and projects. Real jobs consist of budgets, deadlines and endless questions, and unfortunately, not the kind that can be answered by Wikipedia.
After experiencing an internship, you can learn what is expected from you and your coming career. Best case scenario, you love it. Worst case scenario, you hate it and have to start over. But hey, at least you have something under your belt and you don’t have to continue a career you hate.
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need(2)Parttime recePtiOnists downtown law Firm mornings: 8 am to 1 Pm afternoons: 1Pm to 5:30 Pm e-mail resumes to: bhebert@dphf-law.com. dOn’t miss tHis OPPOrtUnity! now hiring for all positions at the following locations: JeFFersOn 7615 Jefferson Hwy baton rouge 70809 Perkins rOwe 7707 bluebonnet blvd. baton rouge 70810 “Flexible schedules & benefits for Full time associates” Please apply in person during regular restaurant hours. equal Opportunity employer want a JOb aFter cOlleGe? i have openings for two entrepreneur-types interested in running their own division of our company. digital and mobile media sales jobs are exploding, and this student job will make you a highly-sought-after candidate on a national scale, and i have the contacts to get you placed after graduation. meanwhile, average paychecks after training period are ranging from $200 - $800 every 2 weeks depending on your
effort. there is no cap on your earnings, sky is the limit!!! must be full time student and serious enough to commit 2 semesters. send resume to: klwilson@lsu.edu to set an interview. are yOU tHe next sales star? i am looking for three superstars who are ready to make money. i’ve had 3 super-studs in this office make $500 - $900 every two weeks by selling airtime on our radio and tv stations. if this sounds like fun to you, contact me for an interview. serious inquiries only, must be a full time student willing to commit two semesters. send resume to: klwilson@lsu.edu a. c. lewis ymca sPOrts cOOrdinatOr the a. c. lewis ymca is seeking a sports coordinator to assist, organize, develop, and supervise sports leagues and programs. this job will require supervision and facilitation of practices, games, and gymnasiums. Other duties include marketing, delivering program fliers, maintaining playing game fields, filing and data entry. Prior experience in sports and office work preferred. 20-30 hrs a week. must be available 4-5 hrs on weekdays and all day on saturdays during leagues and programs. Pay range: $8.00-$9.00hr. interested individuals should contact eddrick martin or e-mail resume to emartin@ ymcabatonrouge.org 225.924.3606
For Sale 02 mazda miata FOr sale nardi edition, grt cond, $10.5k white w/ tan top 767-2647
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FsbOtOwnHOme PH(318)730-1260 sieGen lane/ QUail HOllOw 2bdrm; 2 1/2 batH;wsHr and dryr FirePlace; 2 car cOvered ParkinG HOme warranity(1yr) $129,500 7mi FrOm lsU
For Rent wHOa! 3br/2ba condo w/ appliances, computer & breakfast nook, master bedroom @ bath for $1395 a month in summerwood villas Gated community. 225.385.4310 1 bd rm avail aUGUst 1st. 4065, 4118 and 4243 burbank. From $475. 978-1649. $300 deposit. near walk-Ons and mellow mushroom. www.lsubr.com for pictures and floor plans.
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ThursdAy, july 15, 2010 house near lsU. Rent $500 (negotiable) plus utilities. Girls preferable. Call for details 225.247.0804 1-2 Bed-aPts, $450-550/month near lsU, hot water included. Call Wang 225.278.6622 HIGHland and lee 175 Burgin ave, 1br/1ba, w/d on site, w/s included. $589/ mo, $400 deposit. 225.252.3163 BeaUtIFUl HoUse In nicholson lakes, 2yrs. old, 4bedrms/2ba, double garage, fenced yd. $1750.per mo.+util.with 1yr. lease 504.717.5188 3 BdR Condo 1.5 bath, on bus route, gated, security, w/d, dw, Hdtv, gym, pool, $1050 225.769.2840 l s U Walk to Campus -pool- 2BR all appls. inc w/ d $695 1BR $495 studio inc ul’s $445. 2BR near BRCC $595. 766-5511 3 BedRoom Condos 5252 Brightside view. washer/dryer $1200/mth $600 dep. 5883070 southlandpropertiesinc.com 3BR/2.5Ba 1500sqFt $1140/montH south Brightside view drive: on-site manager, Flexible leasing terms, Washer & dryer, Ceiling Fans, Central a/ C, near Bus stop, small Pets allowed, master Bedroom has it’s own Bathroom and Walk-In Closet, available now 225.978.7400 Blox @ BRIGHtsIde 3br 1 1/2 bath all amenities, gated, pool, workout area, bus stop, $1000 a month 225.485.5515
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Ivy Condos 223 West Parker Blvd. 1BR,2BR flat,2BR town homes, W/ d Included Call 225-572-9002 Condo FoR Rent 2 Bdrm, 2 Bath, gated, First floor, with Frig. dW. stove. Wsh/dr. hookup. call for details 337.519.0017 Walk to lsU 1 BR from $540 and 2 BR from $660, pool, laundry center. University view apartments on West Parker. Call Hannah 767-2678. no Pets. Room FoR Rent $450. Utilities Included. For more information, call noel at 225.588.0309 lsU 1 BedRooms 1984 Brightside # 219 $650 gated, on bus rt. pool 588-3070 WoW! lovely 3BR/3Ba 2 story townhome! Upgrades, Built-ins, appliances, 2 Balconies, Garage, Gated Community, $1500 onepropleads@gmail.com 225.385.4310 CHateaU dU CoUR In tIGeRland large 2 BR 1 B in gated complex..772-2429 mckproperties.com Condo Room FoR Rent third roommate needed in 3 bedroom 2 bath condo. Courtney place, 4625 Burbank
dr. 450 per month plus utilities. call 504382-9631 or email sbm3720@cox.net $ave $ Walk to lsU! lGe 1 BR aPt 7697757 / 266 -8666 / 278-6392 2 BedRoom 1. 5 bath apt. on nicholson dr. $400 deposit. $650 per month. (225)7687093 CaRlotta/ e. state/ IvanHoe walk to class. 1 and 2 bedroom units $350-$495 call eric 225-588-3039
PAGE 11 Roomate Wanted 3BR 2.5Bath HUGe corner townhouse in Heatherstone off Brightside dr, fully furnished common areas, pool access, all utilities included $600/ month. 443-928-4112 or lPeter1@students. towson.edu. 2 Female Roommates needed! 3 bedroom condo. $550 a month in a gated community right outside lsU campus. Call mary for more information. 225.229.2955
Room FoR Rent In laRGe house in nicholson lakes. House has all upgrades. move-in specials available. 2rooms available-take one or both! $550/month. lakehouse378@yahoo.com 225.335.0818 Female Roomate needed to share 3BR/2Bath condo, on lsU bus route, $500+utilities/mo. Call Heather 337.780.9159 or 225.767.8830
Roommate Wanted $425 all UtIlItIes InClUded!!! Huge3br-3bath-internet-cable-alarm-exclusive & safe area. Gate access-large fence-yardwasher-dryer-furnished house. 2 other male roommates 225.772.2506 tIGeR Plaza tWo bed two bath to sublet please call 504.810.1014 Roomate Wanted! all utilities paid. Wireless internet. 4 BR, brand new house in nicholson lakes 3 miles south of lsU, with very nice furnishings in the common areas. 550 / month. (225) 933-8732.
1BedRoom Condo newly remodeled, 5 minutes from lsU. 650.00 month. 225.343.3005 begin_of_the_skype_highligh ting††††††††††††††225.343.3005††††† †end_of_the_skype_highlighting HoUse FoR Rent 3 BR, 2 Ba, Close to lsU. $1200. mo. $500. deposit. Pets welcome. Call 985.688.2757 1464 sHaRlo 3 Bedroom 2.5 Bath townhome $1100/mth $600 dep. fenced patio, w/d 955-6480 southlandpropertiesinc. com sPeCIals noW avaIlaBle lake Beau Pre Homes & townhomes, arlington trace & summer Grove Condos all appliances Included 2 & 3 bedroom floorplans dean Flores Real estate 225.767.2227 3 BedRoom Condo Highlander condominium - Gated Community - 3 bed/2 bath/Inside laundry - walking distance to campus - Full kitchen appliances with refrig/ ice maker $1200 a month 504.909.3157 Gates at BRIGHtsIde - 3BR/2Bath near lsU, Gated, newly Painted, Includes appliances, on Bus Route, Reserved Parking, Pool. $1500/ month 504.319.1626 HoUse FoR Rent Garden dist. 3BR/2Ba. 1624 Belmont. Cent a/ C, new carpet, tile, W/ d. $1200/ mo. no smoke/ pets.
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