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Women’s Basketball: Lady Tigers fall to Florida, 73-64, p. 6
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Animal shelter strives for no-kill status Lauren Duhon Staff Writer
Homeless animals are getting a new lease on life through Baton Rouge’s Companion Animal Alliance, which is committed to becoming a no-kill shelter where animals are only adopted and not euthanized. And CAA’s efforts have begun to pay off, according to Director Debbie Pearson. “As of now, we have had a 100-percent adoption rate for the past eight weeks,” Pearson said. “That means no dogs or cats have been euthanized.” When Pearson and CAA took over the city’s old pound, East Baton Rouge Control and Rescue, the euthanasia rate was 80 percent, she said. Euthanizations hit an all-time high in 2007, when 10,851 animals were put down. That number was nearly cut in half by 2010, which saw 6,023 euthanizations. And as the shelter has sustained a 100-percent adoption rate over the last two months, it’s getting closer to Pearson’s vision of a no-kill facility. CAA is a private, non-profit organization dedicated to the welfare of animals that was formed with the help of other animal photos by BRIANNA PACIORKA / The Daily Reveille
A black-and-white dog sits in a kennel Jan. 25 waiting to be adopted at the Baton Rouge Companion Animal Alliance. [Left inset] An orange tabby cat paws for the camera. [Right inset] A tan hound mix waits to be adopted.
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Plan to keep college affordable devised Emily Herrington Staff Writer
Vice President Joe Biden and Secretary of Education Arne Duncan elaborated on President Barack Obama’s higher education blueprint in a conference call Thursday with The Daily Reveille and student journalists across the nation. The ultimate goal is to bring America’s rank in graduation rates from 16th place in the world to first by 2020, Biden said. “That’s not for bragging rights. That’s for economic necessity,” Biden said. Biden said the value of higher education is indispensable, which is why he, Obama and Duncan have given it a high priority. “It’s about the national interest, it’s about the basic bargain with the middle class, it’s about the American dream, and it’s about the dignity of your parents and the opportunities for all of you,” Biden said. HIGHER ED, see page 11
PHILANTHROPY
La. partners with Haiti, brings aid Island nation still hurting after quake Joshua Bergeron Contributing Writer
As University students flee on study abroad programs and mission trips, some could be spending a few weeks in Haiti as part of a Louisiana National Guard partnership with the country, which is still ailing following a catastrophic earthquake in 2010. The National Guard first announced the partnership with Haiti on Jan. 18 as a part of the State Partnership Program.
Between LSU and the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, 30 students are currently contracted with the Louisiana National Guard. University students enrolled in the National Guard may become involved in ongoing and future projects as a part of their two- to threeweek annual training block. The annual training usually occurs during summer breaks, so training should not interfere with schoolwork for the 30 students currently contracted, according to Staff Sgt. Denis Ricou with Louisiana National Guard Public Affairs. Retired Lt. Col. Reginald Brown also said the effect on ROTC students contracted with the National Guard will be minimal because of
the Simultaneous Membership Program, which exempts students from deploying to a foreign country as long as they are full-time students working toward a degree and commission. Ricou believes the program will go a long way toward replenishing Haiti’s severely damaged infrastructure. “The partnership will work to strengthen the capacity of the Haitian government,” Ricou said. “[It will] strengthen the capacity of the Haitian National Police and support the activities of the Haitian Coast Guard.” Although the damage is out of NATIONAL GUARD, see page 11
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Major Greg Pieper [right], a nurse practitioner for the medical readiness training exercise, screens a young patient June 14, 2011, as her mother comforts her.
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INTERNATIONAL
Friday, February 3, 2012
NATIONAL
STATE/LOCAL
Well-known Egyptian comedian sentenced for offending Islam
Prison inmate adds pig image to Vermont police cruiser decals
Louisiana Tech running back Tyronne Duplessis found dead in apartment
CAIRO (AP) — One of the Arab world’s best-known Egyptian comedians has been sentenced to three months in jail for offending Islam, a judge said Thursday, in the latest such case against a highprofile figure, underlining concerns about freedom of expression in Egypt. The judge confirmed that Adel Imam, a veteran actor who first starred in a play in 1964, was convicted in absentia of insulting the religion.
MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — A Vermont prison inmate who makes stationery and license plates has gotten the best of the state police by adding the image of a pig to the state decal on their cruisers. One of the spots on the cow in the state crest has been changed to the shape of a pig, a derogatory term for police. The 16-inch cardoor decals are made by prisoners in Windsor. State police discovered the pig images Wednesday. They say they believe the decals have been added to about 30 cruisers in the past year.
RUSTON (AP)— Louisiana Tech running back Tyronne Duplessis was found dead Thursday morning at his off-campus apartment. Hazel Woods, the chief investigator for the Lincoln Parish coroner’s office, said the cause of death was not yet known and an autopsy is pending. Ruston police Lt. Tim Parker said authorities are not investigating at this time and are awaiting the coroner’s report. “Tyronne was a valuable part of this football family,” Bulldogs coach Sonny Dykes said. “This is a tragic, senseless loss, but he made a lasting impact on this team, university and everyone that knew him.”
Two United States missionaries slain at ransacked home in Mexico EL CERCADO, Mexico (AP) — The bodies of John and Wanda Casias came one last time to the Baptist church they founded in a violence-plagued region of northern Mexico as mourners paid homage Thursday to the Texas couple who were discovered strangled in their home. More than a dozen mourners passed to view the open caskets, one an American who came from Texas because John Casias officiated at his wedding. He did not want to give his name for security reasons.
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Six dead and 20 wounded in new attack on Colombian cops VILLA RICA, Colombia (AP) — Assailants fired homemade mortars at a police station Thursday, killing at least six people and wounding more than 20, the regional police chief said. The Cauca state police chief, Col. Ricardo Alarcon, said it was too early to assign blame. But President Juan Manuel Santos and his defense minister both said they had no doubt the authors were the leftist Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia, the country’s main insurgency.
Officers cleared for using pepper spray and batons on dancers SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah prosecutors have cleared police officers of any wrongdoing after they used pepper spray and batons on a group of Polynesian spectators performing a traditional war dance at a high school football game. Uintah County Attorney G. Mark Thomas said Thursday it was a mere misunderstanding due to cultural differences. He says no criminal charges are warranted.
Woman facing sentencing for $1.7 million theft commits suicide LAFAYETTE (AP) — A 32-yearold woman convicted of stealing more than $1.7 million from her former employer has committed suicide. The Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s Office says Danielle Guidroz pleaded guilty to one count of wire fraud last March and was to be sentenced Thursday in federal court. She faced up to 20 years in jail and a $250,000 fine.
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ACADEMICS
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Enrollment of kinesiology majors continues to grow at LSU Numbers double in just five years
Shannon Roberts Contributing Writer
The number of kinesiology majors at the University has been swelling throughout the past several years. Students declaring a kinesiology major rose from 515 students in 2006 to 1,017 students in fall 2011, according to Melinda Solmon, interim Kinesiology Department chair. The rise has been almost consistent through the years, with only a slight drop in fall 2007. Solmon attributed the major’s growth to two things — an interest in health and the school’s science-based curriculum, which lets students use the cadaver lab. “There’s no doubt that the students who take the cadaver lab have an advantage when applying [to professional schools],” said Katherine Hill, associate chair for undergraduate programs in kinesiology. The appeal for kinesiology comes from studying human movement and the effects of exercise on the body, Hill said. The kinesiology curriculum is more hands-on than biology. And while the country’s economic downturn has left many jobless, some older students are returning to the undergraduate level to earn professional school requisites, said Wanda Hargroder, assistant professor of professional practice. “It’s projected that there are going to be jobs in the medical field,” Hargroder said. “It’s such a broad area.” But some students who major in kinesiology don’t realize how difficult the curriculum can
be, Hargroder said. Kinesiology and biology majors both have to take upper-level sciences to be able to pass the MCAT to apply to medical and physical therapy schools, Hargroder said. Hargroder said kinesiology and biology are two paths that lead to the same goal. Many kinesiology majors choose to minor in biology, Hill added. Hill said she advises students to earn their prerequisites for medical school through their elective hours because every medical school has different requirements. “They don’t care what your major is as long as you have the prerequisites and you pass the MCAT,” Hill said. LSU has two medical schools, one in Shreveport and
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the other in New Orleans. The school in Shreveport accepts up to 120 students, while New Orleans will begin accepting up to 200 students in fall 2012. LSUHSC Shreveport accepted 118 students in fall 2011, and LSUHSC New Orleans accepted 192, according to Robby Bowen, LSU’s director of pre-med/predental advising. “Schools can change their admission requirements at the drop of a hat,” Hill said. “It’s important that [students] come in and see us.”
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App links film industry, businesses Emily Herrington Staff Writer
As Baton Rouge gains notoriety in the film industry, city officials aim to strengthen the symbiotic relationship. East Baton Rouge Parish Mayor-President Kip Holden, in conjunction with the Baton Rouge Film Commission and Reel-Scout developers, announced the new iPhone and iPad application “By Baton Rouge” at a press conference Thursday. The app connects film and television producers with local vendors. The app allows filmmakers to scout shooting locations, view resources and discounts from local vendors, view photos and get directions. Holden said Baton Rouge received an estimated $200 million from the television and film industry last year. The goal of By Baton Rouge is to help local businesses obtain a chunk of that change, Holden said. “If you’re running a restaurant, a floral shop or even a pest-control service in Baton Rouge, you probably don’t spend much time thinking about going into show business,” Holden said. “But that’s about to change.” Baton Rouge businesses will have the opportunity to share information about their goods and services through the app, directly reaching producers filming in the city. Holden hopes the app will
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East Baton Rouge Mayor-President Kip Holden unveils the new smartphone app “By Baton Rouge” at press conference Thursday. The app will allow local businesses to offer their services to film producers.
encourage filmmakers to shop locally. The By Baton Rouge logo unveiled at the conference will be posted in participating vendors’ storefronts to indicate to filmmakers that those businesses are TV-friendly and looking for business. Donna Reichman, deputy director of the Baton Rouge Film Commission, said she anticipates a high registration number for the app. “There are so many uses for different businesses in the film industry,” she said. Reichman said she has already had several inquiries about the app, even before its launch and announcement. Ed Henegar, founder and president of location-scouting
service, Reel-Scout, developed the By Baton Rouge app and said it’s already been downloaded more than 50 times. “Because the film industry is so mobile, you need to be able to meet its needs in a mobile way as well. By Baton Rouge does exactly that,” Henegar said. He said the iPhone app is important because those in the film industry are usually on location and need immediate access to the information. The app launched Jan. 15 and is available for free download from the iTunes App Store. Contact Emily Herrington at eherrington@lsureveille.com
Math, science at LSU still strong Staff Writer
Despite being part of a generation that has seen revolutionary technological innovation in the past decades, young Americans’ interests in science, technology, engineering and math fields is decreasing. The University, however, remains ahead of the curve, with a significant portion of the student population majoring in these fields. The Lemelson-MIT Program surveyed Americans aged 16-25, revealing 40 percent of those surveyed said “they couldn’t imagine life” without recent innovations like smartphones and tablets, but 60 percent said some factors could dissuade them from seeking careers in fields that foster invention and innovation. College of Science Dean Kevin Carman said while decreased interest in science, technology, engineering and math programs may be plaguing the nation, science and engineering students comprise a large part of the University community. With about 2,700 students as of fall 2011, majors within the College of Engineering fall just second in popularity to majors in the College of Humanities and Social sciences, according to the Office of Budget and Planning. Science trails behind with about 1,700 declared majors.
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Carman said these numbers show that science, technology, engineering and math interests are still strong at the University. Psychology junior Trevor Simon said many students choose careers to go against the grain. “The majority of people go into math and science, so some people go into the art fields to be more creative,” Simon said. Simon said he wanted to study biology, but after taking physics, he was turned off by science. “The nation needs, and will continue to need, people to work and lead in these fields if we are to remain globally competitive,” said Chancellor Michael Martin in a prepared statement. “We have strong programs in these areas and thus should be attractive to students with one of these majors as an objective.” Science education goes beyond the classroom, as students are given opportunities to apply what they learn in real world situations, Carman said. The College of Science frequently collaborates with the College of Engineering, and opportunities to increase interaction are continually sought, he said. He said efforts that inspire innovation and invention as expressed in the survey have long been implemented at the University. The most common of these are internships and opportunities for
students to work with professors doing research on campus. “Our students research alongside faculty, and they learn to solve problems while working with others,” Carman said. He said the decreased interest among American youth could be attributed to a lack of preparation in math and science fields before the college level. “We have to have a solid foundation for our youth,” Carman said. “We’re falling behind in America.” Ryan Parr, agricultural business senior, said he began college as an aspiring veterinarian, but the course work proved too demanding. “Those classes are a lot harder. They require more work,” Parr said. Martin also stressed the importance of earlier education in these fields, saying the University works to prepare some who may teach these subjects in K-12 institutions. Kristen Landreneau, English literature freshman, said young people’s choice in profession is easily swayed by high school teachers. “A bad teacher can warp a view on science or math,” Landreneau said.
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Sports
Friday, February 3, 2012
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Taken for Granted
MEN’S BASKETBALL
LSU gears up for Razorback rematch
Senior infielder Dozar isn’t center of attention, but the heart of the team Luke Johnson Sports Writer
Senior infielder Grant Dozar may not catch the casual fan’s attention with eye-popping statistics or jaw-dropping measurables, but his role on the baseball team may be LSU’s most important. Grant Dozar is the glue. Going into his final season, Dozar DOZAR is the man players turn to whether they’re looking for advice or a laugh. “[Dozar]’s always the guy where if someone is stressing out or having a bad day, he’s the guy that will come joke around and lighten the mood up for you,” said junior outfielder Alex Edward. “That goes a long way, especially when you go through a long, grueling season.” For Dozar — who admits this season will probably be his last associated with competitive baseball — the game means more than wins and losses or compiling an impressive batting average. The game is, in his own words, “the first love of my life.” “I just like to keep things loose around here. It’s always fun,” Dozar said. “People get caught up in the pressure of winning games and hitting this, or making these plays. But we’ve been playing this game since we were five years old.” The Morgan City native can usually be found sporting a big smile
while cavorting with teammates. At times, he looks more like a kid discovering the joy of the game in little leagues than a college athlete. But for Dozar, that’s no slight. That’s the way it’s supposed to be. “It’s all about playing and having fun with your teammates,” Dozar said. “Those are the things you’re going to remember. You’re not going to remember who got the hit against Auburn, or who made that pitch.” A .265 career hitter, Dozar has had his share of moments at LSU, including a walk-off home run in the bottom of the 14th inning against Alabama in his sophomore season. But his most memorable might have come last season, when he did a spot-on impression of former Notre Dame football coach Lou Holtz’s trademark lisp for a between-innings video package displayed to fans on the video board at Alex Box Stadium.
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LSU senior utility player Grant Dozar (7) prepares to hit the ball Monday during a scrimmage at Alex Box Stadium.
The LSU men’s basketball team will finally play a game against a team not among the top 25 in the nation on Saturday. The Tigers’ last three games have been against ranked opponents, two of which Next up for LSU played the Tigers: away from the PMAC. The Who: LSU (12-9, third was the 2-5) vs. Arkansas No. 1 team in (16-6, 4-3) the country, When: 12:45 Kentucky. LSU has p.m. Saturday lost five of its Where: PMAC last six games, Watch or listen but it won’t get any break at home: SEC when unranked Network and A r k a n s a s 100.7 FM comes to Baton Rouge. The two met Jan. 14, when LSU fell, 69-60. Despite the loss, LSU coach Trent Johnson said he wasn’t unhappy with the Tigers’ effort in Fayetteville, Ark. “For us to be in a situation where they were held to about 69 points at home when I think they were averaging 85, I thought we we’re doing a decent job,” he said. “They just went on a spurt ARKANSAS, see page 7
ALUMNI
Former Tiger hits Super Bowl sideline as a Giant Clayton excited for future despite injury Hunter Paniagua Sports Writer
Michael Clayton, the legendary LSU wide receiver and eightyear NFL veteran, has finally reached the Super Bowl. There’s just one issue. He won’t be playing. Clayton tore his meniscus during practice in November and was placed on injured reserve by the New York Giants following the season-ending surgery. Since then, he’s been reduced to the sideline and the training room, rehabilitating his knee – which he says has returned to 100 percent – while his teammates make
a championship run. The former First Team AllSEC wideout will be there when the Giants take the field Sunday in Indianapolis, but he won’t be wearing a uniform. “The man I used to be, I would have probably been a little upset or a little bothered,” Clayton said. “But I’ve found peace and have let God take care of what’s to happen.” Flash back to 2004, and you’d see a much different version of the man who spent most of 2011 on the Giants’ practice squad. Fresh off a record-setting career at LSU, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers selected Clayton with the 15th pick of the ’04 NFL Draft. He caught 80 passes for nearly 1,200 yards during his rookie season and was named the NFL’s
Offensive Rookie of the Year. But Clayton hasn’t come close to that production since. He hasn’t totaled more than 500 receiving yards in a season, and he combined to catch just three touchdowns in five seasons with Tampa Bay following his stellar rookie campaign. “The naysayers would call it a bust,” Clayton said. “I got a lot of blame, a lot of scrutiny. I’ve had to revive my career by doing the little things that people don’t talk about. I’ve learned how to be a complete player. No, I haven’t been very productive, but that isn’t the definition of success for me.” Instead, Clayton defines success as maximizing one’s full potential — something he’s learned CLAYTON, see page 7
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Former LSU wide receiver Michael Clayton is taken down by a defender Dec. 8, 2001, during the SEC Championship against Tennessee. The Tigers won, 31-20.
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WOMEN’S BASKETBALL
Friday, February 3, 2012
Tigers face fifth-straight loss in conference contests
Scott Branson
Sports Contributor
The LSU women’s basketball team’s Southeastern Conference skid continued Thursday night at the hands of visiting Florida, as the Lady Tigers fell, 73-64. LSU (14-8, 4-5 SEC) dropped its fifth-straight SEC game and has now lost five of the last six overall. Florida and LSU are now tied for seventh in the SEC standings with seven games remaining. LSU coach Nikki Caldwell said she emphasized three things to the team before facing Florida — to have confidence in each other, to be mentally tougher and to max out. “Those three things, we did not do tonight,” Caldwell said. The Gators (14-8, 4-5 SEC) shot 50 percent from the field and led by as many as 14 at the 17:16 mark of the second half. LSU cut the lead to six several times in the second half but couldn’t keep the Gators from lighting up the scoreboard. Caldwell said LSU missed several defensive assignments and
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Sophomore guard Jeanne Kenney (5) drives past a Florida defender Thursday during the Tigers’ 73-64 loss to the Gators in the PMAC.
turned over the ball too many times, conceding 26 points off of 22 turnovers. “Transition points, offensive rebounds, it’s becoming a staple for this group,” Caldwell said. “I don’t know if we don’t believe in it or we’re not buying into it, but you can’t continue down this path.” Senior forward Courtney Jones
agreed that the Lady Tigers made too many mistakes, especially on the defensive end. “Playing a team like Florida, you can’t have an off night,” Jones said. “Your defense has to be on point, and everybody has to be in sync.” LSU shot 38.6 percent and never led in the contest after getting
off to a slow offensive start. Turnovers and defensive rebounds held the Lady Tigers to just one basket on only four attempts over the game’s first five minutes. Florida senior guard Lanita Bartley was one of three Gators with a team-high 12 points, and she also corralled seven rebounds. Florida coach Amanda Butler said Bartley, generously listed at 5-foot-6, takes pride in overachieving at rebounding, especially considering her diminutive stature. “When you’re 5-foot-5 — and that might be stretching it a bit — in this league, you’ve got to play with a little bit of a chip on your shoulder if you’re going to be good at it,” Butler said. Caldwell said LSU didn’t show enough toughness, and she wants her players to play harder. “You can’t control a lot of things, but you can control how hard you play,” Caldwell said. “From a mental standpoint, we didn’t step up to that challenge.” Junior guard Adrienne Webb provided a spark on offense for the
Lady Tigers, scoring a season-high 19 points to lead all scorers. “Even though every time we scored, they scored, we still kept a positive attitude,” Webb said. “You still have to stay positive.” The Lady Tigers will have a chance to right the ship Sunday when they host Kentucky at 3 p.m. in the PMAC. The Wildcats have an overall record of 21-2 and are undefeated in SEC play. Despite the obvious challenge of facing a Kentucky squad on a 10game winning streak, Caldwell said the Lady Tigers’ biggest challenge is themselves. “We’ve got to overcome our inability right now to put together 40 great minutes of basketball,” Caldwell said. “Nobody is going to lie down and let us come and get a victory. We’ve got to take it and we’ve got to earn it.”
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MEN’S TENNIS
LSU Tigers finish strong in home-opener against Clemson
Spencer Hutchinson Sports Contributor
raucous home crowd. “It was a really great crowd for a Thursday at 1 p.m.,” Brown said. “I want to commend [the fans] for coming out and giving us that energy.”
EVERY NIGHT
The LSU men’s tennis team finished the first home match of the season in style Thursday, defeating Clemson, 5-2. But it wasn’t an easy ride for the No. 28 Tigers (3-1), who often had their hands full with No. 72 Clemson (1-2). “The difference wasn’t as much as it appears,” said LSU men’s tennis coach Jeff Brown. “There’s a lot of things that could have gone against us, but we did a good job of closing out on a couple courts.” The Tigers got an early advantage by seizing the doubles point. LSU’s junior pair, Roger Anderson and Stefan Szacinski, started the Tigers off with a quick 8-4 defeat of Clemson’s Ayrton Wibowo and Hunter Harrington. Senior Neal Skupski and sophomore James Turbervill secured the doubles point for the Tigers with an 8-6 win against Clemson’s Gerardo
Meza and Cedric Willems. It was Skupski’s and Turbervill’s sixth-straight victory, and the duo remains undefeated this season. “I thought me and James played really well today,” Skupski said. “We’re building a partnership.” LSU’s No. 28 pair of junior Olivier Borsos and freshman Chris Simpson made it a clean sweep for the Tigers in doubles with a victory against Yannick Maden and Zachary Rigsby. Borsos and Simpson were down, 5-1, after six games, but rattled off seven straight games for an 8-5 win. Skupski and Turbervill continued their success in singles play, where they each rolled to straight set victories. Clemson made the match interesting by winning the next two matchups, but LSU senior Tom Knights sealed Clemson’s fate with a 6-4, 6-4 victory over Willems. Brown said he attributes much of his players’ performance to the
The Tigers now move to 3-1 heading into a road matchup with No. 31 Michigan on Saturday. “That’s a tough place to play,” Brown said. “We have to go from here to playing indoors there, so it’s
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to do in a career that has taken him to multiple levels of professional football. After Tampa Bay released him before the 2010 season, Clayton struggled to land on an NFL roster and eventually signed with the Omaha Nighthawks of the UFL. He signed with the injury-ridden Giants a month later and mostly saw time on special teams, catching just two passes in six games. But despite his struggles, Clayton continued to improve himself, both as a player and as a person. “Wherever I was, I always acted in that way,” Clayton said.
“It’s been beneficial, it’s been helpful, and I’m thankful to have that mentality.” That positive outlook is something Clayton has carried his entire life, from his days at LSU to his current situation in New York. It’s something he embraces, and he says it’s the biggest contribution he will make on Sunday. “I’m the biggest fan out there,” Clayton said. “I’m the biggest motivator out there. That’s my job is to be my very best self in all aspects of the game.” After Sunday, Clayton will be looking for a new job. He becomes a free agent following this season and will find himself in a position he’s been in before –
The Daily Reveille waiting for a team to offer him a chance. He said he’d like to stay in New York but admits it’s not up to him. He doesn’t expect his injuries will affect his chances of signing and hopes a team will recognize the work he’s put in to improve. “It’s out of my hands,” Clayton said. “I can only control what I control and try and do my best to get ready for next season.” While Clayton’s future may be unclear, he still has one thing he can look forward to – a Super Bowl.
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LSU freshman guard John Isaac (32) drives to the basket Jan. 28 during the Tigers’ 74-50 loss against the Wildcats.
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in the second half and got on us.” The Razorbacks are known for their probing press that yields plenty of takeaways, which hurt the Tigers in the first meeting. In steals per game, Arkansas is first in the Southeastern Conference and No. 13 in the country, averaging nine steals per game — 1.6 more than the next-closest SEC team. Johnson said LSU didn’t do a good job of handling the press during the teams’ first encounter of the season, but improved throughout the game. “At their place, they just got us sped up to where I think we had 11 turnovers in the first half,” he said. “In the second half, we got slowed down and ended up with four and 15 for the game ... which I thought was unbelievable.” While the Razorbacks are known for their intense defensive pressure, Johnson said they’ve shown talent offensively as well. “It’s a combination of their offense and their defense,” Johnson said. “As soon as [the press] is drawn up, they’re coming at you defensively with multiple types of pressure, and offensively, they’re always on attack mode.” The Tigers will have a tool they didn’t get to use in their first tilt with Arkansas in freshman forward Johnny O’Bryant III, who missed most of January with a broken hand. O’Bryant made his first start since returning from his injury Jan. 28 against Kentucky, when
he led LSU with 12 points and nine rebounds. “Before he got hurt, he was starting to figure things out a bit in terms of his attention to detail offensively and defensively,” Johnson said. Johnson said he was encouraged by O’Bryant’s play against Kentucky. “He was very aggressive in our last game out versus Kentucky in terms of trying to take the ball to the rim against a very, very talented team,” Johnson said. Johnson also said O’Bryant’s return would help against Arkansas’ pressure. “When you go up against Arkansas’ press on the back end, you need somebody that can bring the ball down and be able to get to the rim off of one or two dribbles,” he said. “He should be able to help us in that regard.” Contact Albert Burford at aburford@lsureveille.com
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The video — where Dozar broke down shortstop Austin Nola’s ping-pong game — drew some guffaws from fans during the game and showed the funny side of Dozar’s personality. There’s plenty more anecdotes that speak to Dozar’s ability to make others laugh, but they might not be proper for print. “I have some stories, but I don’t know if I can share them,” junior outfielder Raph Rhymes said with a wry grin. “You know, Grant’s a character. He’s the life of this team.” Dozar also uses his funny bone as a leadership tool. “His leadership and attitude for this team is irreplaceable,” Edward said. “That is one of the most underlooked things on a baseball team. Sometimes it’s easier to hear it from an older guy on the team than a coach.” That coach, Paul Mainieri, agrees with Edward.
Former LSU wide receiver Michael Clayton (14) sprints downfield Oct. 12, 2003, in a 19-7 loss against Florida, the lone loss in the national championship season.
“He’s got a voice, and he’s this season, but with junior Mason got everybody’s ear on the team,” Katz likely switching to first base Mainieri said. “All the players — which has been Dozar’s main look up to him.” position — Dozar’s chances of Dozar honed his voice as a starting might be limited. freshman on LSU’s 2009 ColDozar isn’t concerned right lege World Series champion now as to what kind of playing team, where he time he receives. ‘Grant’s a character. Whether he starts witnessed former Tigers Buzzy or pinch hits, he He’s the life of this Haydel, Chris said he’ll be ready McGhee and Nick for the opportuteam.’ Pontiff work with nity. the team. In the meanRaph Rhymes Similar to time, he’ll be LSU junior outfielder Dozar, those playpracticing the ers adapted to smaller roles later art of making the team laugh — in their careers for the better of the something that Mainieri knows team. Dozar carries that approach makes Dozar vital to the team. with him into his senior season. “He’s one of those guys that “They still came to the field just knows how to keep the team every day with a great attitude,” loose,” Mainieri said. “He’s funny Dozar said. “They taught me not ... he’s an outstanding student, he only a lot about the game, but works hard — what’s not to look about life. It’s not about being up up to?” to bat and getting the big hit every time.” Contact Luke Johnson at Mainieri said he was unsure what Dozar’s role was going to be ljohnson@lsureveille.com
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What’s Working in groups could be hazardous for IQ the Buzz? Who do you want to SHOCKINGLY SIMPLE
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Andrew Shockey Columnist
With the semester heating up and a first round of tests imminent, many students will turn to study groups hoping to boost their grades. Unfortunately for them, a new experiment shows social distractions from working in groups can lower your IQ and seriously hurt struggling members as their overachieving friends leave them behind. The experiment, conducted by the Virginia Tech Carilion Research Institute, shows the social effort required to work with a group can lower members’ IQs. Researchers administered an IQ test to participants and then divided them into groups of five, making sure each group had an equal IQ distribution. Subjects were given a set of ranked problem-solving tasks to complete, and their scores on these tasks were revealed to the group. Across the board, subjects initially scored lower on the group problems than their baseline IQ tests, but individual scores varied significantly as the experiment progressed and scores were broadcast to the group. Experimenters noticed some subjects reacted well in the group setting, overtaking their peers, while others became perennial underachievers. A sample of the subjects had their brains scanned using a functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) machine, which measured the blood flow in different areas of the subjects’ brains. All of the scanned subjects experienced an initial increase in activity in the amygdala, which is associated with emotions, and a decrease in blood flow to the prefontal cortex, which is the region associated with problem solving. This shift in brain activity suggests the brain must sacrifice some problem-solving ability to deal with the social and emotional cues necessary for group interaction. As the experiment progressed, researchers noted a decrease in amygdala activity and a corresponding increase in prefrontal cortex activity, but only among each group’s high achievers. High achievers also showed increased activity in regions associated with learning and
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response to rewards and pleasure. Low achievers experienced an inverse effect. Amygdala activity increased while blood flow in the prefrontal cortex diminished, resulting in a reduction in problem-solving ability. This reduction was dramatic in some subjects compared to the relatively modest gains of the high-achievers who never surpassed their initial IQ baseline. These results suggest high achievers were better able to manage their emotions, continue solving problems and enjoyed being ranked on top. Underachievers seem to have spent more of their energy managing their emotions and possibly worrying about their position in the group. Experimenters noticed no meaningful correlation between age or ethnicity and brain response, but significantly more women (10 of 13) fell into the under-performing group while significantly fewer women (3 of 13) reached the high-performing group. While the sample was relatively small — only 27 of the 70
subjects were scanned — these results suggest women in general spend more of their energy managing social responses in group settings than men. Researchers point out these results could be useful in assessing small-group situations such as juries or collective bargaining sessions, but they seem even more applicable to study groups. Jury members are not given scores on their intelligence during a trial, but students are graded throughout the semester and are frequently compared to their peers. Broadcasting scores in the experiment accelerated social processes by quickly revealing the most adept group members, but the experiment is directly analogous to a study group of over- and underachievers. Feedback in the form of grades could push students into over- or underachieving feedback loops as the students at the top of the class have their confidence reinforced while their peers at the bottom lose their nerve. Pursuing variations of this experiment could provide
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even more insight into small-group dynamics. It would be interesting to see how the initial relationships among group members affected their initial drop in IQ and the eventual emergence of the high and low achievers. The initial experiment involved strangers, but acquaintances, coworkers or close friends could potentially have dramatically different results since they could spend more or less time managing their social dynamics depending on their relationships. In the meantime, be careful in study groups. They might hurt more than help — especially for struggling students. Andrew Shockey is a 21-year-old biological engineering junior from Baton Rouge. Follow him on Twitter @TDR_Ashockey.
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Quote of the Day
“The cost of liberty is less than the price of repression.”
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African American sociologist, historian and civil rights activist Feb. 23, 1868 — Aug. 27, 1963
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Traditional monogamous marriage is failing. Now what? POSITIVELY CARNAL
Kristi Carnahan Columnist Newt Gingrich asked his exwife Marianne for an open marriage while concurrently having an affair with his current wife, Callista, according to an interview Marianne gave ABC. This isn’t a great example of a healthy or functional way to open a relationship, but it does raise questions about what constitutes monogamy. Monogamous relationships are “the practice of marrying or state of being married to one person at a time; the practice or state of having a sexual relationship with only one partner,” according to the Oxford Dictionary. Those tides may be changing. Though LSU and the campus community may not see a shift any time soon, if ever, there’s anecdotal evidence that monogamy is no longer as
straightforward as people currently believe. Does this mean these definitions of monogamy are wrong? No. It simply means the definitions are expanding. One option being more openly discussed is negotiated monogamy — structuring a relationship to allow both partners freedom to explore different acts outside of the relationship. This doesn’t mean that anyone is are allowed to start running around having sex or emotional relationships with other people without the consent of his or her partner. That’s still called cheating, and it’s still unhealthy. It does allow room for interactions with people outside of the committed relationship without causing catastrophic relationship failure. For many, negotiated monogamy involves things such as flirting, pornography, masturbation and strip clubs, but for some it can expand to making out or having sex — no strings attached,
no emotional investment — with other people. It’s a radical idea, but one that is picking up attention and supporters. According to Ian Kerner, a sex counselor, blogger and author in New York City, simply talking about acts they want to do if negotiated monogamy became an option can be the catalyst to spicing up a couple’s lives — sexually and otherwise — even if the couple did not seriously entertain the notion of straying beyond their relationship. The confined idea of “my world must revolve around my partner and his world around me” often hurts relationships more than helps them. Most people can never live up to the expectations of being someone’s “whole world,” as the saying goes. Negotiated monogamy can take the pressure off both partners in this aspect. They no longer have to serve as the be-allend-all for their partner. Everyone can gain personal
insights by thinking about negotiated monogamy. What do you want in a relationship? Of those things, which are vital that you get only from your partner, and that he or she gets only from you? What are things that aren’t as important to be done exclusively with each other? Would it be the end of the world if your partner simply flirted with another girl, if you knew he was coming home with you? Had coffee with another guy? If your partner watches porn sometimes, or goes to the strip club once in a while, or thinks another guy is attractive, it doesn’t have to be the end of the relationship. It’s important for you to know which issues are important enough for you to fight for to the bitter end, and which you can simply let go. But with more and more evidence of the shortcomings of traditional monogamy — like a 50-percent divorce rate — we need to rethink our traditions.
Traditions don’t mean it can never change. Traditions change on a regular basis. Just because “that’s how it’s always been done” doesn’t mean that we can’t or shouldn’t change it to fit our needs. Relationships aren’t cookiecutter molds. We are all unique, and our relationships can reflect that we don’t fit one mold of monogamy. You create the possibilities by being open to them. No one can make your relationship for you. You and your partner must make it together, creating a relationship that you can sustain happily for the years to come, whether or not that includes traditional monogamy. Kristi Carnahan is a 25-year-old anthropology senior from West Monroe. Follow her on Twitter @TDR_KCarnahan.
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We have 28 days to celebrate black history, should have 365 NEVER EMPTY THOUGHTS Marie-Therese Yokum Columnist If we still need a designated month to celebrate the progress and culture of African-Americans, racism still exists. Black Faculty and Staff Caucus President Randy Fontenot explains: “Because I can sit in the office today, and our president is black, doesn’t mean we’ve made it.” Black History Month provides 28 days to celebrate the history and cultural contributions of AfricanAmericans. At times, this month receives flack for still existing. Acknowledging that Black History Month is still needed in America is the same as saying racism still exists and that African-American history isn’t taught enough. Because only American and Louisiana history courses are mandatory in school, students receive minimal African-American history, and this includes black students learning only the basics about their own past. As an African-American, I can say that during February I learn more about my heritage than during any other month. I’m not sure yet if that’s a good thing. Discussing Black History Month on campus with students gave me the feel that many are unaware of any performances, speakers or events taking place here. Some hear about the great speakers invited to campus, but attendance for other functions fades after that. Fontenot attended the University as a freshman in 1991, when February was a month of heavily
attended events on campus for Black History Month, compared to today. Fontenot said Black History Month provides an opportunity to see things through his parents’ era, specifically the Civil Rights Movement. Our professors and counselors today had parents who dealt directly with segregation and its struggle. As students, we see that period as decades before our time, but in reality, people who experienced it still surround us. “I need to know more, and the people in my life need to know more. How do you expect us to move forward and make changes?” Fontenot said. It’s not just America that recognizes Black History Month. Canada celebrates the month in February, and the United Kingdom observes it in October. African-American literature professor John Lowe frequently travels internationally for events regarding African-American literature and culture. He recently attended the Consortium for AfricanAmerican Research in Paris. Lowe mentioned that Europeans are fascinated with AfricanAmerican culture, which they see as American culture. “African-American history has made us conscious of what the country is and isn’t. Nobody knows better than those denied access to the American dream,” Lowe said. Black History Month created a ripple effect in the ‘90s, with other nationalities forming heritage months, including Hispanic American in September, Asian Pacific American in May and American Indian in November.
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Maya Angelou speaks Jan. 14 after receiving the Literary Arts Award during the BET Honors at the Warner Theatre in Washington.
A downfall to celebrating a nationality’s history in a month is that it can be challenging to grasp more than the basics. “We only get the LPB show during February, but that’s it. Where’s the depth to Black History Month?” Fontenot said. Public relations junior Missy Floyd makes an excellent point — different African-Americans should be highlighted during Black History Month. Instead, the focus is always Rosa Parks or Martin Luther King Jr. Floyd discussed the good habit of making the effort to learn something different each February. With better turnouts for current black history events, a stronger budget can be provided for
organizations putting on the performance nights, speaker events and forums. Lowe suggested starting a black film series, as many AfricanAmericans have contributed significantly to Hollywood. I’ll gladly give up two hours of my evening to watch a movie involving history or celebrating prominent African-American figures, and I’m sure others would do the same. “Celebrating Black History Month is definitely purposeful. It’s good to specify a time that would go otherwise unnoticed,” said chemical engineering freshman Ryan Renfroe. Integrating African-American history and culture started with
a week — Negro History Week, which began in 1925 — and expanded to embracing the month of February. Let’s anticipate replacing a month of thorough black education with a year’s worth. Marie-Therese Yokum is a 19-yearold mass communication and finance sophomore from Lafayette. Follow her on Twitter @TDR_myokum.
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support organizations, like Friends of the Animals Baton Rouge and No Kill Baton Rouge. Animals are euthanized when adoptive homes can’t be found, space is limited or animals are too dangerous, Pearson said. To end the euthanizations, all animals at the shelter would have to find a new home. But each adoption means there is space to care for another animal. “When you adopt one animal, you save the life of another,” Pearson said. “You are allowing another dog or cat the chance to live.” A group of dog and cat lovers worked diligently to transition the old pound into what is now CAA, Pearson said. The goal was to create a more humane space for the animals, with a focus on limiting euthanasia. “Most dogs or cats, all they need is a proper home,” Pearson said. “It is our job to give them that second chance.” Pearson said the recent decline in euthanizations is definitely a start, but in order to continue successfully, the shelter needs to further educate the community about adoption and euthanasia. “Most people don’t like to talk about euthanasia because it is a sensitive issue,” Pearson said. “It is sad, but we need to expose the problem.” Pearson is dedicated to making sure people know that euthanizations
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Many Americans are no longer in the position to pay for college, and they need help, Biden said. The Obama administration plans to implement several measures to keep higher education affordable. Obama proposed an initiative that will make student loans easier to pay back by keeping interest rates low. Biden said students who took out loans will never have to repay with interest rates more than 10 percent of their disposable income. Biden also said money earned by the government from student loan interest will be funneled back into the public higher education system by spending $10 billion toward creating campus-based aid. There are also plans to make permanent the American Opportunity Tax Credit — a tax return writeoff for paying for college — as well as double the number of work-study jobs and provide a College Scorecard for all institutions. The Scorecard will provide data on college costs and value, graduation rates and potential earnings to promote transparency and help
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the public eye, the aid provided by the National Guard is still important. The country is still badly damaged, but Haitians are confident the outpouring of humanitarian work will go a long way to restore a sense of normalcy in the country, according to a Haitian embassy spokesman based in Washington, D.C. Louisiana Guardsmen have already made an impact in their past endeavors. Besides simply constructing buildings and training Haitian law enforcement, guardsmen have been involved in several humanitarian efforts. One such operation involved medical, dental and
do happen to animals when they are not adopted. “These animals do not deserve death,” she said. “Most of the time, people just don’t want to adopt them. It isn’t the dog’s fault.” Pearson said it is also important to educate the community about spaying and neutering animals. The shelter needs to reduce intake of animals and increase the outflow, she said. “The more we can educate the public, the less of a problem this will be,” Pearson said. CAA uses the Internet to help with the adoptions of their animals. Pearson said through the use of a Facebook page, Last Minute Hope for Baton Rouge Animals, followers are able to see all of the animals available for adoption. “It is a lot of work, but this list helps capture the hearts of future adoptive families,” Pearson said. “It is always a huge relief to not have to euthanize these animals at the end of the week and to see them go home with a new family.” Pearson said she’s hopeful that the shelter will become a no-kill facility one day. “We will continue to offer a clean, well-run facility, grow as an organization and save more dogs each year,” Pearson said.
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Contact Lauren Duhon at lduhon@lsureveille.com students make the right decision when selecting a college, Duncan said. Another important aspect of the administration’s plan is rewarding schools that keep tuition low. A “fair formula” will be invented to determine if states are spending responsibly, Biden said. Schools will be required to develop innovative methods to cut costs and can receive a portion of the federal government’s dedicated $1 billion budget for doing so. “If universities are doing creative things [to save money], we want to not just recognize it, but incentivize it,” Duncan said. Biden said Obama plans on utilizing the nation’s community colleges and establishing a clear branch of communication between those entities and state universities so that all credits will be transferable. Biden said he plans to ensure that no academically qualified students are kept from attending college because of an inability to pay. Contact Emily Herrington at eherrington@lsureveille.com veterinary practitioners treating and evaluating 32,423 patients and 2,127 animals during a 40-day operation in the Artibonite Region, according to a National Guard news release. “It consists of 66 partnerships between 46 states and territories and 65 nations throughout the world,” the release said. The Louisiana National Guard has been involved in rebuilding Haiti since the magnitude 7 earthquake struck on Jan. 12, 2010 in Port-au-Prince.
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