Photo Story: Classic rock band Styx played at the Texas Club on Saturday, p. 3
Men’s Basketball: Rebels pound Tigers, 72-48, p. 10
Reveille The Daily
www.lsureveille.com
Baseball: LSU hitting suffers in two-loss weekend, p. 9 Monday, February 27, 2012 • Volume 116, Issue 97
CRIME
Trial set for men accused in ’07 killings
Judge refuses to lower $25K bonds Kate Mabry
photos by ALYSSA SIRISOPHON / The Daily Reveille
[Inset] Former Project Runway contestant Anthony Ryan Auld (left) is interviewed Sunday by Drew Lanehart of Scene TV before an Oscars watch party at the Manship Theater. [Main] Guests mingle before attending the Oscars watch party.
Actor in a Leading Role Jean Dujardin — “The Artist” Actor in a Supporting Role Christopher Plummer — “Beginners” Actress in a Supporting Role Octavia Spencer —“The Help” Actress in a Leading Role Meryl Streep — “The Iron Lady”
Best Picture “The Artist” — Thomas Langmann, Producer
Staff Writer
OSCARS, see page 8
TRIAL, see page 8
AND THE WINNER IS...
Residents gather downtown to watch Oscars
Best Adapted Screenplay Rachel Warren “The Descendants” — Staff Writer Alexander Payne, Nat Faxon There may not have and Jim Rash Best Original Screenplay “Midnight in Paris” — Woody Allen
Kaufman said the event sold out quickly, and he believes the theater will host many more parties like it in the future. Brinkley Maginnis, advertising and marketing executive for Scene
The 2007 killings of two University graduate students from India continue to make headlines, as a state judge set the trial date for Aug. 13 for the two Baton Rouge men accused of the crime, according to the Associated Press. The Associated Press also reported that the judge refused to lower the $25,000 bonds set by another judge. Chandrasekhar Reddy Komma, a biology student from Kurnool, India, and Kiran Kumar Allam, a chemistry student from Hyderabad, India, were found
been any gold statues, but everyone was a winner at the Manship Theatre and Scene Magazine’s firstever Oscar party. John Kaufman,
director of marketing and programming for the Manship Theatre at the Shaw Center for the Arts downtown, said the event is a first for the theater. “We have the big screen and the capability to do it,” he said. “We figured, why not?”
BLACK HISTORY MONTH
Play tells story of White House butler Shannon Roberts Contributing Writer
Donning his black hat and picking up his suitcase, Alonzo Fields walked to the bus stop, awaiting the bus that would take him away from his 21-year career as chief butler at the White House. Magnolia Mound Plantation celebrated Black History Month on Saturday by presenting its 7th annual celebration, which included a performance by Oneal Isaac portraying Alonzo Fields. Isaac began the program by telling the audience about the days of segregation he remembered from when he was a boy. He then transformed into Fields. Fields, an African-American
store owner who dreamed of having a career in music, was offered a job as a servant in an MIT professor’s home. When the professor passed away, Fields was invited to work in the White House under President Herbert Hoover. Fields had only planned to work one winter. “That one winter turned into 21 years,” Isaac said. Fields worked as chief butler for four presidents — Hoover, Roosevelt, Truman and Eisenhower. India Jones, from Metairie, La., attended the program and said the performance was enjoyable because it was a part of history. “Black history is always an oral history,” Jones said. “This is basically more of an oral tradition that’s
been going on for generations.” Jones said Black History Month isn’t just one month to her, but an everyday event. She said for black Americans, every day is history. After the performance, Isaac spoke with audience members and posed for pictures. Isaac, who has been a part of the Magnolia Mound Plantation’s event since its inception, explained why he’s enjoyed being involved. “It’s sharing with the community what they really want,” Isaac said. “It’s also black history I didn’t know about.” Contact Shannon Roberts at sroberts@lsureveille.com
MARIAH POSTLETHWAITE / The Daily Reveille
Oneal Isaac portrays Alonzo Fields on Saturday in a one-man play at Magnolia Mound Plantation for the landmark’s 7th annual Black History Month event.
The Daily Reveille
Nation & World
page 2
INTERNATIONAL
Monday, February 27, 2012
NATIONAL
STATE/LOCAL
Thousands hold hands to form human chain in anti-Putin protest
Fear that NYPD might be infiltrating Muslim students’ lives spreads
Public defender accused for taking marijuana into prison
MOSCOW (AP) — Thousands of protesters held hands to form a 10-mile human chain encircling central Moscow on Sunday to keep up the pressure on Prime Minister Vladimir Putin as he prepares to extend his rule for six more years. Putin, who was Russia’s president from 2000 to 2008, is running for a third, now six-year term in a March 4 election. He is expected to win easily, but an unprecedented wave of protests has undermined his image as a strong leader who rules with broad public support.
NEW YORK (AP) — At Columbia University and elsewhere, the fear that the New York Police Department might secretly be infiltrating Muslim students’ lives has spread beyond them to others. The NYPD surveillance of Muslims on a dozen college campuses in the Northeast is a surprising and disappointing violation, students said Saturday in reaction to Associated Press reports that revealed the intelligence-gathering at Columbia and elsewhere.
ANGOLA (AP) — The West Feliciana Parish Sheriff’s Office says an East Baton Rouge Parish public defender tried to smuggle marijuana into the state prison in Angola. Sheriff’s Maj. Archer Lee told The Advocate that 62-year-old Nelvil Hollingsworth of Zachary was booked Saturday on one count of bringing contraband into a penal institution. He says Hollingsworth had 5.2 grams of marijuana in the lining of his sport coat.
Azerbaijan honors victims of 1992 massacre during war with Armenia BAKU, Azerbaijan (AP) — Tens of thousands of people marched through Azerbaijan’s capital on Sunday to commemorate the 20year anniversary of the killing of hundreds of people during a war with Armenia over disputed territory. President Ilham Aliyev led the march in Baku, which ended at a monument to the victims of the Khojaly massacre. Officials said 60,000 people took part. Tens of thousands also turned out for rallies in Turkey.
MIKHAIL METZEL / The Associated Press
People stand along Garden Ring avenue holding hands Sunday during an opposition protest in Moscow, Russia. Thousands form a 10-mile human chain to protest the Russian prime minister.
Egypt says British couple tried to smuggle 19 artifacts out of country CAIRO (AP) — Egyptian security officials say they have thwarted an attempt by a British man and his wife to smuggle 19 artifacts out of the country. Police say the couple were stopped in Luxor International Airport on Sunday with pieces in their luggage ranging from Pharonic statues and pottery to a Greco-Roman bronze coin. Security officials spoke on condition of anonymity in line with police rules.
MEET YOUR KLSU DJ FM ELLE
Naked man steals fire truck, kills a pedestrian and assaults police PORT ROYAL, S.C. (AP) — A naked man stole a fire truck at a South Carolina apartment complex and sped away, killing a pedestrian who was walking on a sidewalk, authorities said Saturday. The fire engine driver, Kalvin Hunt, 26, drove about two miles Friday before he hit a man, careened off the road and crashed into some trees, authorities said. Hunt, who was pinned inside the fire truck, was freed by rescue workers, and then started assaulting two police officers, deputy police chief Dale McDorman said.
Discount bus carrier Megabus adds New Orleans-Alabama-Georgia route NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Starting April 2, discount bus carrier Megabus plans two routes a day between New Orleans and Atlanta, with two stops in Alabama. The Stagecoach Group PLC subsidiary offers fares starting at $1 and rising as bookings increase and the travel date approaches. Sunday morning, the lowest fares for April 26 were $5 to Atlanta and $8 to New Orleans. The routes also include stops in Mobile and Montgomery, Ala. The Times-Picayune reports that the double-decker buses will leave New Orleans at 10 a.m. and 9:30 p.m.
PHOTO OF THE DAY
•Actively performspoetry. poetry. -Actively performs
Tune in to FM Tune into DJELLE FM Elle’s Host of psychedelic Speciality show rock music show Shangri-La-La Land on SHANGRI-LA-LA-LAND Saturdays from 11pm-1am Tuesday’s, 11pm-1am
-Has been a DJ at at KLSU KLSU •Has since since June June 2011. 2011 recite her her work workfrom from -•Can Can recite memory. memory.
Today on lsureveille.com Read reactions to the Oscars’ results on the LMFAO entertainment blog. The “Remember When?” blogger reminisces about ’90s music on the LMFAO entertainment blog. The Tiger Feed sports blog reflects on the bad weekend for LSU sports. Check out a video of the Cirque du Soleil show. Get the latest news by downloading the LSU Reveille app in the iTunes Store and Android Market
facebook.com/ thedailyreveille
@lsureveille, @TDR_news, @TDR_sports
Weather TODAY Few Showers
68 59 TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
76 65
76 61
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
76 66
77 60
photo submitted by ERICA PERALES
Mike the Tiger takes a morning swim Saturday in his habitat. Submit your photo of the day to photo@lsureveille.com.
CORRECTIONS AND CLARIFICATIONS The Daily Reveille holds accuracy and objectivity at the highest priority and wants to reassure the reporting and content of the paper meets these standards. This space is reserved to recognize and correct any mistakes which may have been printed in The Daily Reveille. If you would like something corrected or clarified please contact the editor at (225) 578-4811 or email editor@lsureveille.com.
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
BECOME AN EXPERT.
Student Media is now hiring a Social Media Coordinator. Send your resumé to marketing@lsulegacymag.com, or visit B-39 Hodges Hall to ll out an application today.
The Daily Reveille (USPS 145-800) is written, edited and produced solely by students of Louisiana State University. The Daily Reveille is an independent entity within the Manship School of Mass Communication. A single issue of The Daily Reveille is free. To purchase additional copies for 25 cents, please contact the Office of Student Media in B-34 Hodges Hall. The Daily Reveille is published daily during the fall and spring semesters and semi-weekly during the summer semester, except during holidays and final exams. Second-class copies postage paid at Baton Rouge, La., 70803. Annual weekly mailed subscriptions are $125, semester weekly mailed subscriptions are $75. Non-mailed student rates are $4 each regular semester, $2 during the summer; one copy per person, additional copies 25 cents each. Postmaster: Send address changes to The Daily Reveille, B-39 Hodges Hall, LSU, Baton Rouge, La.,70803.
The Daily Reveille B-16 Hodges Hall • Baton Rouge, La. 70803
Matthew Jacobs • Editor-in-Chief Chris Branch • Associate Managing Editor Ryan Buxton • Associate Managing Editor Bryan Stewart • Managing Editor, External Media Andrea Gallo • News Editor Morgan Searles • Deputy News Editor & Entertainment Editor Katherine Terrell • Sports Editor Mark Clements • Deputy Sports Editor Kirsten Romaguera • Production Editor Clayton Crockett • Opinion Editor Brianna Paciorka • Photo Editor Tyler Daniel • Multimedia Editor Steven Powell • Radio Director Annabel Mellon • Advertising Sales Manager Newsroom (225)578-4810 • Advertising (225)578-6090
Monday, February 27, 2012
PHOTO STORY
The Daily Reveille
page 3
STUDENT GOVERNMENT
Styx performs for packed house Bengal Bonus Points to reward students Points to be given for concerts, plays Danielle Kelley Staff Writer
By next fall, students will be rewarded for going to swim meets, wind ensemble concerts, plays and other normally lowparticipation events. Student Government is working with the Tiger Card Office to institute the Bengal Bonus Points program, which will give students the opportunity to receive prizes for going to a certain number of events. “We’re going to swipe people in to concerts, … rugby matches and kind of smaller things that students maybe don’t know about,” said Aimee Simon, chair of the SG Committee on Athletics. The idea came from the University of Kentucky’s TallyCats program, according to SG Senate Speaker Aaron Caffarel. Students’ Tiger Cards would be swiped at predetermined events by a device attached to an iPhone or iPad, which would
then transfer the students’ data to a spreadsheet, Caffarel said. Once students have met a certain number of Bengal Bonus Points, their names will go into a drawing for numerous prizes, with the biggest prize being an iPad, Simon said. The prizes, Tiger Card swiping devices and promotions will cost about $5,000, Caffarel said. The funding will likely come from the Senate Contingency Account, but could also come from another SG account. The SG Committee on Finance will make a decision later this semester to approve the money and decide on an account, according to Caffarel. Simon said she is contacting different campus organizations to see if they would like to apply to turn their events into Bengal Bonus Points events. “Hopefully [we will] have it in full gear for next semester for sure,” Caffarel said.
Contact Danielle Kelley at dkelley@lsureveille.com
photos by AMY BROUSSARD / The Daily Reveille
The rock band Styx performs at the Texas Club on Saturday night. The band, which became famous in the late 1970s and early 1980s, has famous hits like “Come Sail Away” and “Show Me the Way.”
What do you geek? East Baton Rouge Parish Library www.ebrpl.com We ’re more than just books. Brought to you by OCLC, a nonprot library coopera ve, with funding by a grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Founda on. Geekthelibrary.org does not support or oppose any candidate for public o ce and does not take posi ons on legisla on. ‘Geek the Library, ’ ’Get Your Geek On, ’ and ’What Do You Geek ’ are trademarks/ service marks of OCLC Online Computer Library Center, Inc.
Campus Housing Contract Renewal (CHCR) Current residence hall residents can reserve their same room in their residence hall DO YOU HAVE AN OCCURRENCE? Call Becky at the Student Media Office 578-6090, 9AM- 5PM or E-mail: oncampus@lsureveille.com
The Daily Reveille
page 4
TECHNOLOGY
Monday, February 27, 2012
Connect My Louisiana brings internet to rural areas Lea Ciskowski
Contributing Writer
In an age when the Internet and its information seem to permeate every area in the world, some areas of Louisiana still can’t access this tool. LSU AgCenter and the Louisiana Division of Administration’s Office of Information Technology have teamed up in Connect My Louisiana, an educational initiative, to extend broadband technology and knowledge of its uses to Louisiana citizens who have limited or no access to the Internet. Connect My Louisiana is funded by a four-year grant provided by the Louisiana Division of Administration. The project was founded last year to address a severe lack
of broadband Internet access in some areas of Louisiana. Through research collected from participating broadband service providers, the Louisiana Division of Administration identified 18 parishes without a significant broadband presence. The 18 parishes include Allen, Avoyelles, Caldwell, Catahoula, Concordia, East Carroll, East Feliciana, Franklin, Jefferson Davis, LaSalle, Madison, Morehouse, Pointe Coupee, Richland, St. Helena, Tensas, Washington and West Carroll. Bruce Garner, LSU AgCenter education awareness coordinator, said there are problems getting a DSL or cable signal to many homes in these areas because they are mainly rural. However, Connect My Louisiana aims to publicize other technologies that
can bring broadband Internet to these areas, such as satellite and cell phone technology. Educators from the LSU AgCenter travel to these parishes and teach local residents about broadband Internet access and the benefits of using it in their businesses through courses ranging from an introductory course, “What is Broadband Technology?” to “Blogging for Business.” Garner said part of the grant for this initiative was written for economic development so an e-commerce course is offered to show small business owners how to use the Internet to market and expand their businesses. “This can be achieved by purchasing a domain name and designing a simple website through WordPress, creating a
Facebook page or using eBay, Etsy and Craigslist to sell their products,” Garner said. Connect My Louisiana is not just aimed at educating small business owners in these lessconnected areas. The initiative also strives to educate the general public about the benefits of broadband Internet in their personal lives. Garner taught an introductory broadband course to a group of senior citizens and taught one grandmother how to create a Facebook account and send a friend request to her two grandchildren who live in California. And it only took two minutes. “We take broadband Internet for granted. Some of the residents in these parishes still have to use dial-up, which can take forever,”
Garner said. Connect My Louisiana teachers survey residents about their current Internet service following each course, so they can present that information to wireless cable and phone company vendors. Garner said the majority of rural residents are unhappy with their current Internet capabilities. “We want broadband Internet technology companies to receive this information and extend their services to these areas where residents want more access to broadband technology,” Garner said.
Contact Lea Ciskowski at lciskowski@lsureveille.com
ENVIRONMENT
Media coverage, public interest for climate change decline Gordon Brillon Contributing Writer
Temperatures may be rising, but the media’s interest in climate change is cooling off. Newspaper coverage of stories related to climate change dropped more than 40 percent in 2011 since its peak two years earlier, according to analysis by DailyClimate.org. Despite a year that included severe weather across the globe, federal investigation into the Solyndra solar power bankruptcy and debates over the Keystone oil pipeline, media coverage of climate change declined, continuing the trend that started in 2010. Coverage of climate change and related issues on news television has followed the same trend, dropping from 83 stories on the three major networks in 2009 to 14 last year, according to an independent study by Drexel University professor Robert Brulle. Brulle claimed in his report that the lull in coverage is caused by a combination of other important political issues, few important events and a lack of discussion by high-level political figures. Mass communication assistant professor Bruce Hardy, for the most part, concurs. “There is only so much space on the news agenda, and the environment as a news item has been crowded out by the economy, the
Republican primaries and even Occupy Wall Street,” Hardy said. Not only have news outlets not stressed climate change, Hardy said, people have concurrently lost interest. “People are not necessarily concerned with this issue, in part, because of the economic stress they are feeling on their wallets,” Hardy said. Polls from the Pew Research Center show that while people increasingly believe that there is “solid evidence the earth is warming,” they see global warming as a less serious threat than in the past. In 2011, 38 percent of those polled rated global warming “very serious,” compared to 45 percent in 2007. Environmental science professor Ed Laws said he believes the long-term nature of climate change causes people to underestimate its threat. “We have Iran trying to go
nuclear — that’s the stuff on the front page, and with good reason,” Laws said. The problem, he says, is that people are unwilling to look more than a few generations into the future. “In 500 or 1,000 years, we’ll have burned up all the fossil fuels. The ice from Greenland will all melt, and that alone will raise sea level seven meters,” Laws said. “We’re only looking forward as far as our children, our grandchildren, but they won’t see the greatest effects.”
Contact Gordon Brillon at gbrillon@lsureveille.com
SAM CRAFT / The Associated Press
Eddy Radillo of Yantis, Texas, holds a Texas flag and a sign opposing the Transcanada Keystone Pipeline on Feb. 17 outside of the Lamar County Courthouse in Paris, Texas.
The Daily Reveille
Monday, February 27, 2012
STATE
NATION
Future higher edu. budget still murky Brian Sibille Staff Writer
SUSAN WALSH / The Associated Press
President Barack Obama speaks Thursday during a fundraiser at the Biltmore Hotel in Coral Gables, Fla.
Obama, Rep. nominee to address urban issues
Kate Mabry Staff Writer
Officials from the National Urban League announced Thursday that President Barack Obama and the Republican presidential nominee are scheduled to address the league’s 2012 national conference in New Orleans this summer. The event, which will run July 25 to 28, is predicted to draw thousands of viewers and about $25 million, according to the TimesPicayune. Conferences in the past have drawn in crowds of more than 5,000 registrants and 7,000 guests, and Marc Morial, former New Orleans mayor and current president of the Urban League, said he expects to attract a comparably-sized crowd. Representatives from the league’s 97 chapters will attend the conference to converse on a number of issues faced in urban areas, including education and employment.
page 5
But representatives won’t be the only ones participating in the conference. Morial said he encourages locals to volunteer at the conference as well. “Our conference is different,” he said during Thursday’s news conference. “It’s not just a convention for visitors and delegates. It’s not just a convention for out-oftowners.” While the speakers at the conference are expected to attract a large crowd, this won’t be the first time Obama has addressed the Urban League. In 2008, Obama and Sen. John McCain spoke to the Urban League in Orlando, Fla. This summer’s conference will mark the fourth time New Orleans has hosted the league’s annual convention. Contact Kate Mabry at kmabry@lsureveille.com
Though Louisiana’s higher education system seemed unscathed when Gov. Bobby Jindal released his fiscal year 2012-2013 budget earlier this month, uncertainty still looms as state legislators prepare to reconvene March 12. The University’s $8.1 million 2012 midyear budget cut became permanent for the 2013 fiscal year, but Jindal’s budget proposal seemingly left higher education alone. The situation was the same in 2011, with higher education initially free from direct cuts in Jindal’s budget, but in the hands of state legislators and with administrative prodding, tuition increased. “When the budget enters the process, we’re always concerned about getting less,” said Jason
Droddy, director of External Affairs. “The governor’s budget is a starting point.” Several bills concerning higher education have been filed so far. HB1, the standard operating expenses bill, will address the higher education budget. Of 20 chapters, higher education is 19th. The House Appropriations Committee will take up the higher education portion of HB1 on April 2 and will conclude with testimony on the bill by April 16, Droddy said. The full house will vote on the bill at least a week after. The only filed bill that directly affects student tuition is HB137, which aims to give residency to student veterans regardless of how long they have held residency in Louisiana in order to allow them in-state tuition. But a handful of bills could
also affect a different group on campus — employees. Passage of these bills could result in a higher retirement age and force employees to pay more for their retirement, among many possible resolutions. If HB53 passes, the retirement age could change from 55 to 67, which is the current highest age for Social Security. Retirement bills are often a source of much dissatisfaction among employees, Droddy said. In past years, bills have also sought changes to the TOPS tuition system, and the possibility for another round of TOPS debate is likely, according to Droddy.
Contact Brian Sibille at bsibille@lsureveille.com
The Daily Reveille
page 6
ACADEMICS
Monday, February 27, 2012
Gen. Ed. teachers to assess courses for re-accreditation
Rachel Warren Staff Writer
The University is up for re-accreditation by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges next year, and the University’s Committee on General Education is working to ensure the process goes smoothly. The University requires each student to complete 39 general education credit hours in order to graduate. The number is dictated by the Louisiana Board of Regents and has been set at 39 since 1987.
The University began requiring departments to determine “intentionality in course design” in 2009. Murphy said the intention is to design courses that will eventually help students earn their degrees. James Murphy, associate professor of theatre and committee chair, said the committee began seeking out more focused assessments a few years ago. He said the assessments must detail how each course meets the SACSCOC guidelines, and without them, there’s no proof the University is meeting its standards.
“It wasn’t even an issue of whether it was happening, there was just no means to show it,” he said. Each general education course is required to teach students six specific competencies. According to the competency list, after taking a general education course, a student should, among other things, be able to “communicate complex knowledge in multiple media,” “conduct effective research-based inquiry” and “be intelligently engaged in service to the community.” Murphy said the committee
has had trouble collecting assessments in recent years, which could impede the accreditation process. He said if a course is not assessed properly, it will be removed. “We don’t have any other choice,” he said. “It’s all we can do at that point.” If a course is cancelled, it must also be removed from the general catalog. Fortunately, changes to the catalog are determined months in advance. If a course is in danger of removal, the committee can step in and arrange for it to be assessed
in order to “get it back on track” and save it from being permanently cancelled. Murphy said the committee is currently urging professors and department heads to complete in-depth assessments of general education courses. The official report on the University’s general education curricula needs to be submitted by fall 2013, he said.
Contact Rachel Warren at rwarren@lsureveille.com
STATE
Organizations release petition against bullying in public schools Kate Mabry Staff Writer
Stop Bullying Louisiana and Equality Louisiana released an online petition earlier this month to support the 2012 Louisiana School Bullying Prevention Act. The bill addresses bullying against students with disabilities, students who are not native English speakers and LGBT students in public schools. It will be up for debate in this spring’s legislative session, which begins March 12. Equality Louisiana is an organization dedicated to achieving full equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people, and Stop Bullying Louisiana is a coalition group formed around anti-bullying legislative efforts in Louisiana. Matthew Patterson, a physics graduate student who works with Equality Louisiana, said a bill similar to the 2012 Louisiana School Bullying Prevention Act was discussed last year, but new additions, including specific definitions for terms in the bill, have been integrated. Last year’s bill didn’t pass. Patterson said the bill “included students with disabilities, but it wasn’t specific.” “It banned bullying or harassment based on ‘mental or physical disabilities,’” he said. “This year, we have worked with various disability advocacy groups on better language, and our draft explicitly mentions bullying based on ‘mental illness or emotional health disorder, physical disability, intellectual disability, developmental disability’ and other characteristics.”
People who signed the petition supporting the bill agreed to ask the “Louisiana House of Representatives and Senate [to] pass the School Bullying Prevention Act of 2012 and that the governor sign the act into law.” While individual signatures will not be made publicly visible, the data, which will state the number of signatures in each district, will be introduced to legislators. Patterson said he hopes to reach 5,000 signatures on the petition, but he would like to receive as many as possible. “I want everyone in the state to sign,” he said. “This affects everybody.” While the petition is anticipated to remain open until April 30, Tucker Barry, political director at Capital City Alliance, said the closure date for the petition may be extended further. “You don’t know when your bill will get picked up,” Barry said. “It’s all just depending on the schedule of bills being heard. The governor is proposing so many education bills that it’ll be swamped in the committee.” Barry said Louisiana enforces two anti-bullying laws — one general law about bullying in schools and one specific law about cyber bullying. Some states also have similar laws on bullying, but Patterson said California and New Jersey have the most inclusive anti-bullying laws. “There are a good number of states that have some kind of law, but they may not be all that specific,” he said. Additionally, the revised bill
will apply equally to students and school employees. “A lot of people in our testimony [last year] mentioned that teachers may not do anything about bullying or may actively be participating in bullying themselves,” Patterson said. “We wanted to make sure this was included, and the Louisiana Association of Educators was also behind this.” Louisiana’s current antibullying laws apply to all public schools but are exempted from six parishes. Barry said the proposed bill will close the gap in parish exemptions that exist in the current law. East Baton Rouge Parish is one of the parishes excluded
from the laws. While the parish has its own polices on bullying, Barry said all the parishes should approach bullying on the same level. “A student in East Baton Rouge should have the same rights as a student in Lafayette,” Barry said. Patterson said “there’s no real reason that we know of” to explain why the exemptions were put into place. Barry said last year’s antibullying bill was heard in the House Education Committee where a large number of supporters turned out to encourage legislators to pass the bill. But once the bill reached the House floor, Barry said the discussion around the bill lost focus on bullying and
became a discussion on sexual orientation. “It became a distraction from the mission of the bill,” Barry said. This year, Barry said there is a new strategy to organize for the passage of the bill. “We are working very hard to have organizations sign on to support the bill that reflect the true diversity and sweeping support that the bill has around the state,” Barry said. “We’re still approaching other groups. This is the first time anything like this has been done across all these different groups.” Contact Kate Mabry at kmabry@lsureveille.com
2012-13 Campus Housing Contract Renewal
Reserve a space in the residence halls THIS February 27-March 1 www.lsu.edu/housing
WEEK!
The Daily Reveille
Monday, February 27, 2012
ACADEMICS
INTERNATIONAL
Test replaces ACT for Family asks calculus placement for return of Titanic Students need 70 percent on ALEKS letter
Jacy Baggett
Contributing Writer
Prior coursework and high ACT scores will no longer suffice for placement in Math 1550 or 1551. Beginning fall 2012, the sole prerequisite for calculus placement will be an appropriate score on the Assessment and Learning in Knowledge Spaces test. The ALEKS test challenges students in numeric manipulation, algebra, geometry and trigonometry. Students who score at least 70 percent on the ALEKS will be placed in Math 1500 (Analytic Geometry and Calculus I), and students who score at least 75 percent will be placed in Math 1551 (Honors: Analytic Geometry and Calculus II). Mathematics Department Chair Robert Perlis said in an e-mail that math faculty have known for years that even students with high scores from the ACT or high school often lose their basic algebra and trigonometry skills by the time they take freshmen calculus. Perlis said the placement test is adaptive, meaning later questions are determined by a student’s response to
earlier questions. ALEKS also comes with learning modules, so if students need to raise their initial score, they are given material to study. Perlis urges students to give themselves sufficient time to earn the requisite score if they don’t score 70 percent or above on the initial assessment. The ALEKS test suggests that students should expect to spend two to three hours with the modules in order to raise their score one percentage point. He said a student getting 65 percent on their initial assessment should expect to spend 10 to 15 hours with the modules to raise their score to a 70 percent. According to the ALEKS website, a score must be “fresh,” meaning it cannot be more than six months old on the first day of class in Math 1550 or 1551. Students can navigate the ALEKS Calculus Placement Test through their myLSU accounts under the Student Services tab. The fee for the test is $25, which covers the initial assessment and learning modules for a six-week period.
Contact Jacy Baggett at jbaggett@lsureveille.com
The Associated Press LONDON (AP) — The descendants of a surgeon who died on the Titanic nearly 100 years ago are appealing for a benefactor to purchase a soon-to-be-auctioned letter he wrote from the doomed ship — and to return it to the city where the vessel was built. A two-page note John Edward Simpson wrote to his mother days before the ship sank in April 1912 is to expected to fetch at least $50,000 at the auction later this week in Long Island, New York. Simpson’s great-nephew John Martin said Sunday that the family can’t afford to buy it, but would love to see it back in Belfast. “It would be great if a donor or benefactor could be found who would purchase and return it to Northern Ireland for public display,” he said. Simpson’s letter, dated April 11, 1912, is written on notepaper headed RMS Titanic and is addressed to his mother, who was living in Belfast. Contact The Daily Reveille’s news staff at news@lsureveille.com
Make your case for law school admissions Law School Application Seminar at LSU Event Details Location: LSU Lod Cook Alumni Center Abell Conference Room Date: March 1, 2012 Time: 5:30-6:30 LSAT Logic Games Workshop 6:30-8:30 Law School Panel Discussion
Seating is limited - Register for event 49344 today! 800-2Review (800-273-8439) | PrincetonReview.com
LSAT
®
Private Tutoring, Small Group Instruction, Classroom and Online Courses. Test names are the trademarks of their respective owners, who are not afliated with The Princeton Review.. The Princeton Review is not afliated with Princeton University.
page 7
“A man who stops advertising to save money, is like a man who stops the clock to save time.”
-Henry Ford
page 8 OSCARS, from page 1
Magazine and University alumna, said Kaufman approached Scene to host the event. Maginnis said she was happy to work on the party because of what it means to the community. “Baton Rouge doesn’t have a lot of communal, fun events,” she said. “What better way to celebrate it locally than to do it like this?” Maginnis said Scene and the Manship Theatre tried to emulate a Hollywood celebration in every way, right down to the red carpet. Attendees were encouraged to stop at the event’s red carpet station to have their photos taken with life-size Oscar statuette cardboard cut-outs. Residents walked the carpet wearing everything from blue jeans to formal evening gowns. Kaufman said the event’s organizers left the dress code up to attendees’ discretion because he wanted people to be comfortable at the party. “You can drink, you can eat,” he said. “It’s just a carefree and casual night.” Baton Rouge resident Joe Simmons attended the event wearing a purple satin jacket. Tricia Day, his guest for the evening, wore a long dress and a colorful caplet with feather trim to match his outfit. “It’s the Oscars,” she said. “You wouldn’t go to the red carpet in Hollywood in a pair of blue jeans, would you?” Simmons said he was eager to attend such a different event in Baton Rouge. “As a lifetime resident, it’s just nice to see something shaking in downtown Baton Rouge,” he said. Simmons correctly predicted “The Artist” would win for Best
TRIAL, from page 1
dead with gunshots to the head in Allam’s Edward Gay apartment Dec. 13, 2007. The killings appeared to be related to a home invasion robbery. Casey Jermaine Gathers, 23-year-old ‘I feel ... we Baton Rouge had enough resident, and evidence to Michael Jermaine Lewis, indict all three, 2 2 - y e a r - o l d but obviously Baton Rouge the grand jury resident, were didn’t feel the charged with two counts of same way.’ second-degree Lawrence Rabalais murder. G a t h LSUPD Chief ers and Lewis were not indicted until July 21. Devin Parker, a 23-year-old Baton Rouge resident and the third man booked in connection with the killings, pleaded guilty on June 27, 2011, to armed robbery and accessory after the fact. Parker has not been sentenced, but he agreed to testify in any legal proceedings in the future concerning the case. While the three men were booked with the killings, Parker was the only one indicted in 2009. “I feel, personally, we had enough evidence to indict all
Picture at the award ceremony. The pair said they usually record the show when it airs and watch it later without commercials, but during the party, they didn’t have to worry about that. University alumnus and local celebrity Anthony Ryan Auld was the evening’s host. He commented on celebrities’ style choices and the evening’s winners during commercial breaks. Kaufman said Auld, who starred on the reality show “Project Runway” last year, spoke off the cuff during the show to add to the event’s casual atmosphere. Auld said he watches the Academy Awards every year and was eager to spend the night with members of the community. Like many others at the party, Auld said he hoped “The Help” would win for Best Picture. “I just really enjoyed the movie and its overall message,” he said. East Baton Rouge Parish Mayor-President Kip Holden made an appearance at the party. “It’s really exciting to watch the community come together like this,” he said as he glanced around the crowded room. Holden said he didn’t have any predictions for potential winners, but he enjoys watching the celebrities at the show. “I like to just sit back and relax,” he said. “It’s always fascinating watching people win. It’s really something special.”
The Daily Reveille
Monday, February 27, 2012
The ‘Best Dressed’ of the 84th Academy Awards
MATT SAYLES / The Associated Press
MARK J. TERRILL / The Associated Press
MATT SAYLES / The Associated Press
[Left to right] Natalie Portman, Will Ferrell, Zach Galifianakis and Penelope Cruz attend the 84th Academy Awards on Sunday.
Contact Rachel Warren at rwarren@lsureveille.com three, but obviously the grand jury didn’t feel the same way,” Lawrence Rabalais, LSU Police Department Chief, told The Daily Reveille on Oct. 21, 2009. “It is frustrating. It was a gambit of well-experienced, seasoned veterans that were involved in this investigation, and I think if you ask any of them who were involved, they would tell you when we arrested those three people, we had the right people.”
Contact Kate Mabry at kmabry@lsureveille.com
RN ER O F O N TH E C O JU LY O FF & ST ST A TE TH E T H IG H LA N D A Street S TE A 3000 July N O RT H G e, LA ug Ro Baton 3 14 -0 83 )3 25 (2
Sports
Monday, February 27, 2012
page 9
STIFLED Offense struggles in losses to App. State
photos by ALYSSA SIRISOPHON / The Daily Reveille
[Above] Appalachian State infielder Hector Crespo (4) rounds the bases, [bottom left] sophomore outfielder JaCoby Jones picks up a grounder, [bottom middle] LSU sophomore pitcher Kurt McCune prepares to throw the ball, and [bottom right] senior infielder Tyler Hanover bats Sunday during the Tigers’ 1-11 loss at Alex Box Stadium.
did it in 2004. “Every once in a while a team comes out and kicks your ass,” said junior first baseman Mason Katz. “And they did. They came out here Hunter Paniagua and kicked our ass. That’s plain and simple.” Sports Writer LSU had a team batting average LSU can’t hit. of .186 against Appalachian State It’s something LSU coach Paul and notched just two extra base hits Mainieri won’t shy away from ad- in the three-game series. The only mitting, and the numbers run in the Tigers’ two losses don’t hide the truth. The No. ‘They came came in the ninth inning of 7 Tigers recorded 93 plate out here and Sunday’s game, when LSU appearances in three games was already trailing by 11 against Appalachian State kicked our ass. runs. That’s plain (4-2) this past weekend. In “Obviously we have 70 of those, they failed to and simple.’ a little bit of a confidence reach base. problem offensively,” MainLSU (5-2) combined for ieri said. “They’re kids. Mason Katz 16 hits on the weekend, and junior first baseman No matter how much you nine of those come in the tell them to keep their conTigers’ lone victory — a 4-0 win on fidence, it snowballs, and in their Friday. minds, they wonder if they’re ever The next two days were worse, going to get a hit.” as LSU managed just seven hits in After dominant performances the two games — an 11-1 loss on by LSU sophomore pitchers Kevin Sunday and a 1-0 defeat on Saturday, Gausman and Ryan Eades on Friday the first time a non-conference opponent had shut out LSU since Tulane APPALACHIAN STATE, see page 15
WOMEN’S BASKETBALL
Georgia halts LSU’s six-game win streak
Tigers secure No. 4 SEC tourney spot Luke Johnson Sports Writer
An uninspired 62-46 loss to No. 16 Georgia in the regular season finale will send LSU into the Southeastern Conference tournament on a sour note. The Bulldogs snapped LSU’s six-game win streak and dropped LSU to 20-9 on the season. The Lady Tigers (10-6 SEC) were still able to lock up the No. 4 seed in the conference, earning a first round bye in the SEC tournament. Though the Lady Tigers were down by only three at halftime, the Bulldogs put the game out of reach early in the second half, much to the chagrin of LSU coach Nikki Caldwell. “You don’t necessarily worry about the outcome of the game, you worry about how we’re playing,” Caldwell said in a postgame radio interview. “I was not pleased with how we played. We’ll have to take this and move forward as we get ready for SEC play.” The game seemed to turn after LSU junior guard Adrienne Webb connected on a 3-pointer to cut the Bulldog lead to 41-35 with 12:57 remaining. The Lady Tigers didn’t score again until the 7:42 mark of the contest, when senior forward LaSondra Barrett connected on GEORGIA, see page 15
NFL DRAFT
Three former LSU players complete NFL Combine workouts Randle disappoints, Jefferson impresses Hunter Paniagua Sports Writer
DAVE MARTIN / The Associated Press
Former LSU wide receiver Rueben Randle makes a fingertip catch as he runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine Sunday in Indianapolis.
For one week every year, prospective NFL athletes are examined, timed, measured, interviewed, weighed, analyzed and examined again. That process is the NFL Combine, and for three of the eight former LSU players invited to participate, the four-day job interview is over. Wide receiver Rueben Randle, quarterback Jordan Jefferson and tight end
Deangelo Peterson performed draft analyst Mike Detillier said their final drills and workouts this Randle’s still the third- or fourthbest wide receiver in past weekend, leaving their professional fate ‘[Peterson is] right the draft. “Fall in love with up to the coaches and on the border as an the football player,” executives of the NFL. While some play- early fourth-round Detillier said. “Don’t pick, but because fall in love with the er’s stocks soar after workout guy. That solid performances, of supply and some see their names demand, he may workout guy is going to get your ass fired. fall in mock drafts if their workouts don’t go in round three.’ That football player is going to help you win meet expectations. So Mike Detillier a lot of games. Rueben is the case for Randle, local draft analyst Randle is a football who had a 31-inch vertical jump and ran the 40-yard player.” One former Tiger who imdash in 4.55 seconds. While those measurables fall pressed in his workouts was well below what many — includCOMBINE, see page 15 ing Randle — expected, local
The Daily Reveille
page 10
TRACK AND FIELD
MEN’S BASKETBALL
Lady Tigers notch four titles at SEC Indoor Championship meet Chandler Rome Sports Contributor
photo courtesy of BRUCE NEWMAN / The Oxford Eagle
Ole Miss senior forward Terrance Henry (1) works against LSU sophomore guard Ralston Turner (22) on Saturday during the Tigers’ 72-48 loss in Oxford, Miss.
Rebels thrash Tigers in Oxford, 72-48 LSU’s win streak ends at four Michael Gegenheimer Sports Contributor
The LSU men’s basketball team’s four-game win streak came to an end Saturday after a crushing 72-48 loss at the hands of Southeastern Conference rival Ole Miss (16-12, 6-8 SEC). The Tigers (17-11, 7-7) never led during the contest and were outnumbered in nearly every statistical category, leaving LSU coach Trent Johnson to describe the Rebels as the “completely better” team Saturday. “They were more physical, they ran their stuff, they got in the lane,” Johnson said. “If you look at that game and where we started, we couldn’t get back to where we were in that game. The credit goes to them.” Johnson was ejected from the game for the first time in his LSU career with just more than seven minutes left to play. The first technical appeared to be caused by Johnson being on the court after an LSU basket and the second was issued a moments later after an argument with the referee. “It’s an absolute joke,” Johnson said. “I have a problem when a guy is more worried with what my trainers have to say on the bench than calling the game. It’s not about us coaches, and it’s not about the people calling the game, it’s about the players.” The Tigers shot just 18-for58 from the field for a 31 percent shooting percentage on the night, compared to Ole Miss’ 23-for-49 performance. Senior forward Storm Warren led the Tigers with 13 points in as many minutes and added four rebounds. “It was our expectation to get
Monday, February 27, 2012
it going, but as you can see, it never really came to us,” Warren said. “The outcome was just not in our favor. … We tip our hats to them. They came out to play tonight, and we didn’t.” Ole Miss senior forward Terrance Henry scored a game-high 21 points, putting him past the 1,000-point mark for his career and making him the second Rebel in program history to record 1,000 points and 100 blocks. “[Henry] is a great player,” LSU sophomore guard Andre Stringer said. “He’s going to be a pro one day. He’s got length, he can shoot it, he can lay it down, he’s got a lot of things to his game. He hurt us a little bit, but we play defense as a team, nobody is singled out.” The Tigers started the game in a zone defense, but after giving up a 50-percent field goal percentage and 34 first-half points, Johnson moved to a more aggressive manto-man before his early departure. “It’s definitely difficult [to switch defenses mid-game],” Stringer said. “They hit all of their open shots, they crashed the glass, and they got all of the 50-50 balls. Like I said, they played better than us.” The loss puts the Tigers in a hole for an NCAA tournament bid. With just two regular season games left, the Tigers will likely need wins against Tennessee on Wednesday and at Auburn on Saturday, as well as a deep run in the SEC tournament to keep any tournament hopes alive. “We’ve got two more games,” said freshman forward Johnny O’Bryant III. “We have to pull these out, and hopefully something will look up for us.”
Contact Michael Gegenheimer at mgegenheimer@lsureveille.com
The LSU track and field team wrapped up the Southeastern Conference Indoor Championship meet Sunday with somewhat mixed results. The No. 2 Lady Tigers crowned four individual champions, but fell just short of defending their conference championship, placing runnerup to No. 6 Florida. LSU’s No. 3 men’s squad could not improve on last year’s third-place finish, instead stumbling to fourth. “I’m proud of our athletes in the way they competed today,” LSU coach Dennis Shaver said in a news release. “We really put ourselves in a better position to compete at the NCAA Championships with some of the performances we saw today.” Junior Kimberlyn Duncan and sophomore Jasmin Stowers paced the Lady Tigers, both winning individual crowns. Stowers set a new personal record in claiming the 60-meter hurdles title, followed closely in third by teammate, junior Shanekia Hall, who also set a personal best. Duncan continued her assault on the 200-meter dash, posting a season-best time to place first. She has now won 13 consecutive collegiate
finals in the event. “Coach Shaver and I have really been working on my start during practice,” Stowers said in a news release. “That was a key component for this race today.” The Lady Tigers saved the best for last when the 4x400-meter relay team of Duncan, junior Siedda Herbert, and seniors Cassandra Tate and Jonique Day claimed the 12th title in the event in program history. The Tigers got a surprising lift from freshman Aaron Ernest in his first career SEC final. The New Orleans native ran his second personal best of the weekend in the 200-meter dash to place second. “Coming into this meet, I wasn’t even supposed to make the final,” Ernest said in a news release. “I guess second is pretty good since I’m not even supposed to be in the final. I’ll take it.” Senior Kyron Blaise led the Tigers in the field events, setting a new personal record and taking third in the triple jump. Junior Damar Forbes, who placed second in the long jump, was close behind in fifth and also set a personal record. Senior Michael Lauro completed his final SEC Championship with a second place finish in the weight throw. The Tigers also closed out the
meet with an emphatic win in the 4x400-meter relay. The team of seniors Keyth Talley, Riker Hylton and Ade Alleyne-Forte and junior Caleb Williams bested Georgia by 0.49 seconds. “I’m excited for the opportunity we have in two weeks to really go out and compete for a national championship,” Shaver said. “It’s what we work toward all year long.” Both the Tigers and Lady Tigers will return home for the LSU Invitational at the Carl Maddox Field House on Friday. The meet is a precursor for the NCAA Indoor Championship Meet on March 9 and 10 in Nampa, Idaho. Contact Chandler Rome at crome@lsureveille.com
Drip! Art Show Feb. 27TH Live Free Feb. 28TH Laugh Hard Comedy k with Corey Mac ioactive Feb. 29TH Rad nt L A eap Day Eveen on R Polly Pry & e by RamJam Mar. 1st Karaok Juice Mar. 2nd Boom The Local Skank Mar. 3rd The Shiz
136 W. CHIMES ST. MUST BE 18 TO ENTER 21 TO DRINK
The Daily Reveille
Monday, February 27, 2012
SOFTBALL
page 11
CLUB SPORTS
Lady Tigers sweep weekend slate Men’s lacrosse falls to Ole Miss in OT Albert Burford
Sports Contributor
The LSU softball team notched four wins over the weekend, holding its last three opponents scoreless and extending its winning streak to six games. In her first start of the season, sophomore pitcher Meghan Patterson threw a one-hitter against Alcorn State (4-10) to lead LSU (10-4) to a 2-0 victory. Patterson racked up a careerhigh 13 strikeouts during the game. “I just took it one batter at a time,” she said. “I didn’t want to get ahead of myself. I made sure I took it slow.” Despite the Alcorn State game being the pitcher’s first start of the season, LSU coach Beth Torina said she held Patterson to a high standard. “She’s a talented pitcher,” she said. “We expect that from her.” Senior left fielder Ashley Langoni and freshman second baseman Rikki Alcaraz led the Lady Tigers’ offense with an RBI each. LSU won a tight 1-0 decision against South Alabama earlier in the day behind a strong defensive effort. Senior pitcher Rachele Fico gave up seven hits on the day, but none crossed the plate as the Jaguars stranded nine runners on base. The defense got helped by a double play from sophomore third baseman Tammy Wray, who caught a line drive and tagged out a diving South Alabama player to save a run. “We dodged a bullet today,” Torina said. “I thought South Alabama outplayed us in all aspects. We made some spectacular defensive plays that kept us in it
Tigers remain winless on season Morgan Wampold Sports Contributor
BENJAMIN OLIVER HICKS / The Daily Reveille
LSU junior pitcher Rachele Fico hurls a pitch during LSU’s 1-0 victory against South Alabama on Sunday at Tiger Park. The Lady Tigers won four games over the weekend.
and Rachele Fico continued to battle.” The lone score of the game came when Jaguar senior catcher Haley Hopkins threw an errant ball to third base in an attempt to throw out Alcaraz. The ball flew into left field and Alcaraz trotted home to score. The Lady Tigers also started off the weekend against South Alabama on Saturday. LSU came out swinging, notching four runs in the first inning. “It’s really important [to start hot],” Alcaraz said. “You have to get those runs in, no matter what.” South Alabama responded with four runs in the top of the second inning, but senior pitcher Brittany Mack silenced the Jaguars for the rest of the day. Senior designated player Cassie Trosclair sent an RBI double to left-center field in the fourth inning and the Lady Tigers went on to win, 5-4. LSU took the field later in
the afternoon against McNeese State. The Cowgirls came in with five straight wins, including upsets of Oregon State, No. 1 Arizona State and No. 17 Houston, who they beat twice. The Lady Tigers stopped McNeese’s run of hot play with a one-hit performance from Fico. Fico retired 19 straight batters from the end of the first inning until she gave up a walk in the seventh. Senior catcher Morgan Russell powered the Lady Tigers’ offense, knocking home an RBI single in the fourth inning and hitting her second career home run to give LSU some insurance in the sixth inning. The Lady Tigers went on to win, 2-0. LSU hits the road next weekend to play No. 6 Oklahoma and No. 21 Oklahoma State.
The LSU men’s lacrosse team attempted to get its first win Saturday in New Orleans against Ole Miss in the Allstate Sugar Bowl Collegiate Lacrosse Classic, but the Tigers fell short. The squad lost, 12-11, to the Rebels after a close match that was decided in the final minutes of overtime. The Tigers led for most of the game, but Ole Miss scored with less than five minutes remaining to send the game to extra time. LSU held a 6-4 lead in the first quarter of the match, thanks to three early goals from sophomore Jordan Ramirez. The Tigers led 9-7 at the half after three goals from freshman Saban Sellers. The third quarter proved to be more of the same, with the Tigers extending their lead to 107. The Rebels, however, scored three goals before the Tigers could answer. LSU freshman
Josh Henderson snapped the 1010 tie with a goal as the clock wound down to five minutes remaining in the final quarter. The lead was short-lived as Ole Miss earned the go-ahead score with just minutes remaining to send it into overtime. Sellers and senior Jacob Most both attempted game-winning goals in the sudden-death overtime, but Rebel goalie Nick Loverde stopped the Tigers’ attack. With eight seconds remaining in overtime, Ole Miss’s Sam Doub launched the ball past LSU goalie Rick Battista for the Rebel win. LSU head coach Nick Joslyn said the sting of the loss was evident, but he had to give credit where credit was due. “It’s really tough to lose a game like this, but hats off to Ole Miss for battling back,” Joslyn said in a news release. The Tigers travel to Waco, Texas, on Friday to play Baylor.
Contact Morgan Wampold at mwampold@lsureveille.com
GET FREE MOVIE PASSES TO THE ADVANCE SCREENING
Contact Albert Burford at aburford@lsureveille.com
WHEN YOU’RE DONE HITTING THE BOOKS, HIT THE BUS. $
Still Only
5
You study hard all week so getting around to visit friends and family when you get a chance should be a breeze. And it is–with LA Swift! For the price of a meal at a fast-food restaurant we can get you to New Orleans, Baton Rouge and many places in between, all in the comfort of our clean, comfortable coaches. Avoid driving concerns, parking nightmares and high gas prices and enjoy free onboard wi-fi and TVs! Five bucks gets you there in the clean comfort of an LASwift coach, five bucks gets you back.
Like us and tell us why and you could win a free ticket!
’S ON THE NA
BUIL
E. . . OV M
LOUISI A
All LA SWIFT buses are wheelchairaccessible and bicycle friendly.
DS TH E WAY
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28 AT 7:30 P.M. PLEASE VISIT WWW.GOFOBO.COM/RSVP AND ENTER THE CODE CLGE4ZPB TO DOWNLOAD YOUR COMPLIMENTARY PASSES!
THIS FILM IS RATED R. RESTRICTED. Under 17 Requires Accompanying Parent Or Adult Guardian.
Louisiana On The Move
1-877-947-9438 • www.LASwift.com
Please note: Passes are limited and will be distributed on a first come, first served basis while supplies last. No phone calls, please. Limit one pass per person. Each pass admits two. Seating is not guaranteed. Arrive early. Theater is not responsible for overbooking. This screening will be monitored for unauthorized recording. By attending, you agree not to bring any audio or video recording device into the theater (audio recording devices for credentialed press excepted) and consent to a physical search of your belongings and person. Any attempted use of recording devices will result in immediate removal from the theater, forfeiture, and may subject you to criminal and civil liability. Please allow additional time for heightened security. You can assist us by leaving all nonessential bags at home or in your vehicle.
IN THEATERS EVERYWHERE MARCH 2 FACEBOOK.COM/PROJECTX
#PROJECTX
The Daily Reveille
page 12
TENNIS
Monday, February 27, 2012
LSU sweeps three-match weekend, upsets No. 12 Texas A&M
Spencer Hutchinson Sports Contributor
In a busy three-match weekend, the LSU men’s tennis team cleaned house to remain undefeated at home this season. After easily taking care of Tulane, 7-0, Friday night, the No. 28 Tigers upset No. 12 Texas A&M, 4-3, and rolled over instate foe New Orleans, 6-1, in the second match of a doubleheader Sunday. In the first matchup Sunday, the Tigers faced stiff competition against the Aggies who boast two ranked doubles pairs and the No. 15-ranked singles player in the nation, Alexis Klegou. In doubles, undefeated LSU duo senior Neal Skupski and
sophomore James Turbervill improved their record to 7-0 this season with an 8-5 victory over Texas A&M’s No. 36-ranked pair, Colin Hoover and John Lewis, on court two. But the Aggies fought back to win the doubles point and take a 1-0 lead with two tiebreak victories on courts one and three. Sunday was the first time LSU won a match without securing the doubles point. In singles, Texas A&M extended its lead to 2-0 with a quick 6-4, 6-0 victory by Niall Angus over Turbervill. The Tigers evened the score at 2-2 with straight set victories by senior Tom Knights and freshman Chris Simpson. On court one, LSU junior
Olivier Borsos completed a 6-3, 2-6, 7-5 upset victory over Texas A&M’s No. 15-ranked Alexis Klegou. “From the beginning, [Borsos] took advantage of what [Klegou] gave him,” said coach Jeff Brown. “[Klegou] didn’t really show up in the first set, and that was an important thing that Olivier took advantage of.” The Aggies were next to even the score at 3-3 when Texas A&M’s Junior Ore defeated LSU junior Stefan Szacinski 7-5, 3-6, 6-3, putting the hopes of a Tiger victory in the hands of Skupski on court two. Skupski rallied from a set down to win two straight sets and eventually clinch the match with a 4-6, 7-5, 6-1 victory over
Hoover. Texas A&M is the highest ranked opponent LSU has defeated since 2008, when it toppled No. 8 Florida. “Some days the breaks will fall your way at the end and some days they don’t, but today they did.” Brown said. “We’re going to enjoy this one for a little bit.” As soon as Skupski clinched the 4-3 win for the Tigers, he was swarmed by his teammates who dogpiled him in the middle of the court in celebration. “It’s probably one of the best feelings of my life so far,” Skupski said. “It was just a lot of adrenaline.” Senior David Roberts had a successful outing in his first appearance for the Tigers this
season in the late match Sunday, securing a 6-2, 6-3 victory over UNO’s Kardell. Skupski, Simpson, senior Tom Knights and junior Roger Anderson also snatched straight set victories in the Tigers’ win over UNO. LSU’s next match will be its first Southeastern Conference match of the season against Kentucky on Friday. “If we can play this way against Kentucky, I think we will have a good opportunity,” Brown said. “If we don’t, it will be a tough day.”
Contact Spencer Hutchinson at shutchinson@lsureveille.com
SWIMMING AND DIVING
Swimmers compete in Last Chance Meet, win two titles
Chandler Rome
Sports Contributor
The LSU swimming and diving team wrapped up the Last Chance Meet in Athens, Ga. on Sunday with two event champions. The meet was the final shot for swimmers who were “on the bubble” to improve their times
before selections were made for the NCAA Championship Meet. Swimming coach Dave Geyer said Friday that the NCAA typically selects 19-23 men and 2630 women per event. All five LSU swimmers achieved “B” cut times in the meet, still leaving doubt as to whether they will be selected. “A” cut times are automatically
selected, but “B” cut times are ranked in order and those on the list won’t know if they made it until shortly before the meet. Sophomore Torrey Bussey claimed the 200-yard individual medley title for the Lady Tigers with a time of 1:59.48, while junior Andrei Tuomola captured the 50-yard freestyle crown for the Tigers in 20.01.
Both Bussey and Tuomola narrowly missed improving their season high times, and remain in doubt as to their chances of making the Championship Meet. Junior Sean Roddy also placed second in the 100-yard backstroke, clocking 55.35. Sophomore Ricardo Alvarado Jiminez swam the 200-yard breaststroke in 1:59.26, and
freshman Frank Greeff finished the 200-yard butterfly in 1:45.90. The women’s NCAA Championship is March 15-17 in Auburn, Ala., and the men’s championship follows a week later in Seattle, Wash. Contact Chandler Rome at crome@lsureveille.com
BURBANK COMMONS
VISIT US AT THE LIVING EXPO MAR. 7, 10-2PM IN THE UNION ROYAL COTILLION BALLROOM
UNIVERSITY CRESCENT
225.767.5585 | 4600 BURBANK DR
|
225.768.7172 | 4500 BURBANK DR
B AT O N R O U G E S T U D E N T L I V I N G . C O M
The Daily Reveille
Monday, February 27, 2012
NBA
page 13
ERIK S. LESSER / The Associated Press
Western Conference’s Russell Westbrook (0), of the Oklahoma City Thunder, elevates for a dunk Sunday during the All-Star game. CHRIS O’MEARA / The Associated Press
Eastern Conference’s Dwyane Wade (3), of the Miami Heat, defends Western Conference’s Kobe Bryant (24), of the Los Angeles Lakers, Sunday during the All-Star game.
West wins All-Star game vs. East, 152-149 Brian Mahoney The Associated Press
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Kobe Bryant took Michael Jordan’s record, then nearly lost the game to LeBron James. Bryant and the best of the West held off a furious East comeback, winning 152-149 in the NBA All-Star game on Sunday. Bryant scored 27 points, moving past Jordan as the career scoring leader in the game. MVP Kevin Durant had 36, and Thunder teammate Russell Westbrook finished with 21. James and the East cut a 21-point deficit to one in the closing seconds, but weren’t able to move in front. James had 36 points and fellow Heat star Dwyane Wade finished with a tripledouble. Blake Griffin scored 22 points for the West, which rang up 89 points in the first half, setting an All-Star record. But he won the game with his defense, picking off James’ pass when the East had a chance to tie in the final seconds. “I can’t turn the ball over like that,” James said. “I let my team down, but overall it was a great weekend.” Griffin then hit one free throw with 1.1 seconds left, and Wade was off on a 3-point attempt from the corner. He finished with 24 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists, joining Jordan and James as the only players with All-Star game triple-doubles. Durant was the MVP, leaving Bryant tied for the All-Star record with his four. But he got a bigger mark in his 13th All-Star game. He broke Jordan’s record of 262 points on a dunk with 4:57 left in the third quarter and now has 271 for his career. He entered with 244 and passed Oscar Robertson (246 points) and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (251) earlier in the game.
It almost wasn’t enough, as the East’s comeback had the crowd filled with entertainers and athletes chanting for defense — never a part of the All-Star game vocabulary — in the final seconds. With Bryant covering him, James hit two long 3-pointers in the final period, and the East had a chance when Bryant, with the crowd loudly booing, missed a free throw with 18 seconds left and the West up 151-149. “Just being a competitor,” James said. “They pretty much beat us up all game so we just wanted to make a game of it.” But New Jersey’s Deron Williams was short on a 3-pointer, and after the East came up with it, James fired a pass into a crowd that Griffin intercepted.
LOWEST PRICE TANNING
19
NON-INTIMIDATING ATMOSPHERE
$
Month to Month
CARDIO CINEMA THEATRE BLAST CARDIO CIRCUIT OVER 70 PIECES OF CARDIO LARGEST PERSONAL TRAINING COMPANY BLAST STRENGTH CIRCUIT
No Catches! No Kidding! MaxFitnessBR.com
Contact The Daily Reveille’s sports staff at sports@lsureveille.com
95
225-768-7150
MaxFitness Baton Rouge
The Daily Reveille
page 14
GYMNASTICS
Monday, February 27, 2012
NFL DRAFT
LSU-’Bama rivalry evident at Combine
Michael Marot The Associated Press
ALYSSA SIRISOPHON / The Daily Reveille
The LSU gymnastics team cheers as freshman gymnast Rheagan Courville completes her floor exercise Friday during the Tigers’ meet against Alabama in the PMAC.
Freshman gymnast takes home third title Rowan Kavner
Sports Contributor
It would be easy to mistake Rheagan Courville for a senior after looking at the accolades she’s received this year. The LSU freshman gymnast took home her third all-around title Friday with a score of 39.450, but No. 3 Alabama was too consistent for No. 13 LSU in a 197.025196.575 Crimson Tide victory at the PMAC. “We didn’t stick landings, and that’s what cost us the competition,” said LSU coach D-D Breaux. “You go back in the gym and work on that. That’s easy to work on. You can pinpoint that mistake.” Courville nailed her vault performance with a 9.90 in LSU’s first apparatus of the night and capped her all-around victory with the same score on floor, marking the secondstraight meet she posted a 9.90 in both events. “I think her freshman performance probably has surpassed any freshman we’ve had, because she’s been very consistent and does a high degree of difficulty,” Breaux said. Breaux said Courville, who scored a 9.825 on bars and beam, is capable of scoring at least a 9.90 in every event. Courville said she knows she can perform better, despite winning her second individual title in as many weeks. “I don’t think it was my best on any event in particular, because I had some mistakes I’d like to keep from happening next time,” Courville said. “There’s a lot of room for
improvement.” LSU finished with its secondbest team total of the year, due in large part to a season-high 49.350 on floor. Freshman Lloimincia Hall anchored the Tigers in the event and ended the night by sending a crowd of 4,013 onto their feet with an impassioned performance to win her fourth floor title with a season-high 9.95. Freshman Randi Lau and sophomore Maliah Mathis recorded season-highs of 9.85 on floor, and senior Ashley Lee earned a careerhigh 9.825 in the event. “Having a great performance on floor is what we’ve been wanting,” Breaux said. “We’ve not had that kind of performance all season long. But what makes a performance like that beneficial is when you back it up sticking your landings in other events.” Junior Shelby Prunty was plugged into the beam lineup for the first time since Jan. 20 and earned a season-high 9.825, saving LSU’s team score of 49.10 in the event after a fall from sophomore Kaleigh Dickson. Breaux said LSU needs to get more from the gymnasts who aren’t anchoring the events. “You set up the end of the lineup by having good performances in front of it,” Breaux said. “You put a lot of pressure on Rheagan and Lloimincia.”
Contact Rowan Kavner at rkavner@lsureveille.com
COME SEE US AT THE EXPO! $100 GIFT CARD GIVEAWAY!
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The LSU-Alabama rivalry didn’t end in New Orleans. It moved to Indianapolis. After playing twice for the No. 1 ranking last season, repeatedly being dubbed college football’s two best defenses and eventually settling the national championship between them, the top defensive players from those teams are ready to start Round 3 — at the NFL scouting combine. “Right now, it’s just mental, but when we get back on the field, it’s going to be just like the way it was,” Alabama cornerback Dre Kirkpartick said Sunday with a smile. Scouts couldn’t ask for a better scenario. Players from both teams are out to impress team executives, hoping to improve their draft stock. The stakes couldn’t be higher. The winners will be rewarded with a bigger paycheck and perhaps some big-time endorsement deals, too. Bragging rights are also in play. Kirkpatrick and LSU’s Morris
Claiborne are going head-to-head to become the No. 1 cornerback chosen in April. Alabama safety Mark Barron and outside linebacker Courtney Upshaw are generally regarded as the No. 1 players at their positions, as is LSU defensive tackle Michael Brockers. And high school recruits undoubtedly will pay attention to which school produces more NFL players and the highest draft picks, maybe giving the current prospect’s alma maters a recruiting bump. That’s not all. Six of the 59 defensive backs invited to Indy came from these two SEC programs, and that doesn’t include LSU Heisman Trophy finalist Tyrann Mathieu, a sophomore. For the Tigers, it’s a chance to reaffirm their self-proclaimed reputation as DB University. “Patrick (Peterson) gave us the name, and we just kept it going,” Claiborne said, laughing after one of his teammates ruined the secret. But it’s not all going to be jabs and trash-talking around Lucas Oil Stadium. The Alabama and LSU players who spoke Sunday chuckled when asked about renewing one of college football’s most bitter rivalries this week. The reality
is most like seeing familiar faces in an unfamiliar environment. “People ask us ‘Why aren’t we fighting?’” LSU cornerback Ron Brooks said Sunday. “That was in college, they got us, they beat us fair and square and there’s no hating going on out here. We’re all here for the same goal.” Claiborne measured in at 5-foot-11, 183 pounds, slightly shorter and heavier than his listed measurements of 6-feet and 173 pounds. He says he’s more of a technician than a physical cornerback. Kirkpatrick, a second team All-American, will undoubtedly have to answer questions about his off-the-field conduct. He was arrested in January on a misdemeanor drug possession charge, which was dropped three weeks later after the driver signed an affidavit admitting the marijuana was his, Kirkpatrick said. “It was me being in the wrong place at the wrong time,” Kirkpatrick said.
Contact The Daily Reveille’s sports staff at sports@lsureveille.com
Jason Crochet Jason is a sales master! In his time at LSU Student Media, he has networked with new businesses all over Baton Rouge, helping them expand and grow their operations. He makes a pretty sweet paycheck too! Ask us how to apply in B34 Hodges Hall !
225-757-0250
summergrovebr.com
arlingtontrace.com
Monday, February 27, 2012 at the plate.” Though players and coaches and Saturday, the third game was admit they feel frustrated followa different story for the Tigers’ ing the Appalachian State series, pitching staff. junior outfielder Raph Rhymes Sophomore pitcher Kurt did manage to find a positive McCune lasted three infrom the weekend. ‘Facing nings Sunday, the short“Facing adversity adversity est outing of his career, is good for the team,” and surrendered four is good for Rhymes said. “I’d rather runs on seven hits. The the team. I’d face it now than later.” next six pitchers didn’t LSU will have plenrather face ty of opportunities to refare much better, as Apit now than bound as the Tigers have palachian State tacked on seven more runs with five games in the comlater.’ as many hits. ing week. The team will Raph Rhymes practice Monday instead “The starting pitchjunior outfielder er’s role is to set the tone of taking a day off as it for the game,” McCune normally does after a said. “Whenever you come out weekend series. and give up four runs in three in“We’re going to take a hard nings, that’s not setting the tone. I look at everything,” Mainieri take full blame for the start [Sun- said. “I’m going to do a lot of day] and giving them confidence evaluation of where we are. I’ve
APPALACHIAN STATE, from page 9
GEORGIA, from page 9 the first of two free throws. In the six-plus minutes LSU didn’t score, Georgia built an 18-point lead while LSU missed all five of its field goal attempts, committed five fouls and turned the ball over four times. The Lady Tigers turned the ball over 23 times in the game, with sophomore guard Jeanne Kenney committing five of the turnovers in 23 minutes of playing time. The turnovers have plagued the LSU offense the entire season, and Georgia looked to exploit LSU’s sloppiness with aggressive defense on the perimeter. “They rattled our guard play and took us out of our action offensively,” Caldwell said. “We didn’t play well out of their traps and it led to turnovers, which they capitalized on.” Senior forward Courtney Jones and Webb each scored 11 points to lead the team. Barrett finished with 10, though she went
COMBINE, from page 9 Jefferson, who ranked No. 1 among quarterbacks in the 20yard shuttle with a time of 4.06 seconds. But Detillier said an impressive combine won’t be enough to convince people Jefferson will succeed in the NFL. “He has problems in his accuracy skills and with decisionmaking,” Detillier said. “I don’t see that changing at the NFL level. ... From what I’ve seen, Jordan does not throw the football well enough, or accurately enough to play at the next level.” Though Peterson impressed many with a 4.76 second 40-yard dash and 36-inch vertical, the
just 2-of-9 from the field. The rest of the roster struggled to find its touch, however, as every other player scored four or fewer points. The LSU bench combined to shoot just 4-of-16 from the floor. “We’re definitely going to evaluate this game because I did not feel like we got better,” Caldwell said. “I felt like we fell short of our goal to come in here and play competitive basketball.” LSU will open its tournament play Friday at 6:30 p.m. when they face the winner of the Arkansas and Ole Miss. “It’s going to be a fight,” Caldwell said. “That’s the beauty of playing in March Madness and playing in the SEC tournament. I’m excited for this team to be playing and continue to live to see another day of basketball.”
Contact Luke Johnson at ljohnson@lsureveille.com former LSU tight end dropped several passes during his receiving drills. But Detillier said a lack of quality tight ends in this draft class could propel Peterson into the third round. “Normally what happens when you don’t have great depth is teams will overdraft,” Detillier said. “That will happen with Peterson. He’s right on the border as an early fourth-round pick, but because of supply and demand, he may go in round three.”
Contact Hunter Paniagua at hpaniagua@lsureveille.com
The Daily Reveille
page 15
never been one to sit back and let it happen if it’s not going good.” The Tigers return to action Tuesday against Grambling State, then travel to Lake Charles to face McNeese State before hosting Dartmouth for a three-game series during the weekend. “We have to regroup, do a lot of self-analysis, figure out where we need to improve and get ready to do that,” Mainieri said. “And we will. It’s early in the year, and sometimes these games happen. I’ve been on the wrong side of several of these, and they’re hard to explain.”
ALYSSA SIRISOPHON / The Daily Reveille
Contact Hunter Paniagua at hpaniagua@lsureveille.com
LSU junior first baseman Mason Katz (8) swings at a pitch Sunday during the Tigers’ 11-1 loss to Appalachian State at Alex Box Stadium.
Tuesday march 6
Eli Young Band
The Daily Reveille
Opinion
page 16
Monday, February 27, 2012
Oscars not all glitz and glamour Other deserving films not awarded recognition THE PHILIBUSTER Phil Sweeney Columnist Lights. Camera. Oscars. Outside the Hollywood & Highland Center (the Kodak Theatre, for all intents and purposes), a raucous sea of reporters and cinephiles parts for Hollywood’s redcarpet parade, camera flashes cresting like whitecaps. In fact, one might easily be reminded of watching the infamous climactic scene of Oscar-winner “The Ten Commandments,” where Israelite A-listers narrowly escape the Egyptian paparazzi across an effects-laden Red Sea. In this sense, the formal proceedings at the Oscars — the boring stuff, basically — might be akin to Hollywood’s wandering around in a barren desert wilderness. Worshipping golden idols. It’s true there’s a certain pyrite inauthenticity to the affair. A certain behindthe-back L.A. duplicity. An elemental impurity in the Oscar statuette. Studios’ promotional marketing, for one. New York Times columnist Frank Bruni humorously mused, for example, that Mitt Romney’s real problem is his candidacy for president instead of Best Picture. “His super PAC isn’t The Weinstein Company (TWC), which knows how to drag an imperfect contender toward, and possibly across, the finish line,” he quipped. The Weinstein-distributed film “The Artist,” the imperfect contender to which Bruni alluded, was the frontrunner for the
WEB COMMENTS
As usual, the Opinion section of our website, lsureveille.com, has been absolutely buzzing with reader comments. Check it out today, and let your voice be heard. In reference to Phil Sweeney’s column, “American movies shouldn’t be politicized,” readers has this to say: “Considering how many self-proclaimed leftist producers/directors have publicly talked about how they dislike the military (Examples include David Russell, Michael Moore, anyone who produces films for HBO,
etc) specifically make their films to demonize the military, these films can definitely be considered leftist. When directors who have publicly stated that they are conservative and said that their films will portray their conservative beliefs, such as the two directors of Act of Valor or Battle LA, and these films do much much much better than any of the lefty movies that portray these heroes in these movies as villains, then it should show that people are swinging more right and are giving more support to movies like this instead of movies like Green Zone, that spends just as much on production, advertising, high action
The Daily Reveille Editorial Board
Matthew Jacobs Chris Branch Ryan Buxton Bryan Stewart Andrea Gallo Clayton Crockett
Best Picture Oscar, favored to become the only silent movie to garner the award since the first Oscar ceremony 83 years ago. Male lead Jean Dujardin was the favorite for Best Actor, in turn, while Michel Hazanavicius was the preference for Best Director. In all, the black-and-white silent film received ten award nominations. But like Romney, it’s imperfect. “He’s Mormon; it’s more or less French,” Bruni joked. The film does have its flaws, in all seriousness. Sure, it’s nostalgically charming, like a rickety St. Charles Avenue streetcar. But good cinema — Oscar-winning cinema — is more than a wistful homage to past historical epochs. I love the Crescent City’s streetcars, by comparison, but hesitate to heap lavish praise upon the New Orleans Regional Transit Authority. Such praise can be bought, though: free fares, for instance, would buy mine. Likewise, “The Artist” sputtered to an Oscar not on its own wheels but rather towed by TWC — Hollywood’s Riverside Towing, in this sense. “The Artist” is tugged, as Bruni said, by the “strategizing, needling and spending” of TWC. And with the Academy Awards, as with elections, it’s necessary to have deep-pocketed, fleet-winged angels like Newt Gingrich’s benefactor Sheldon Anderson — and Harvey Weinstein. But much like Riverside Towing’s operation, Hollywood studios’ Oscar propaganda campaign leaves victims in its wake. Oscar-worthy films like “The Tree of Life,” Terrence Malick’s experimental drama, and “Midnight in Paris,” Woody Allen’s romantic comedy won’t receive
Editor-in-Chief Associate Managing Editor Associate Managing Editor Managing Editor, External Media News Editor Opinion Editor
photos courtesy of THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
“The Artist” [left] may have taken home Oscar gold, but “The Tree of Life” [bottom left] and “Midnight in Paris” [bottom right] deserved Best Picture nods.
the recognition they rightfully deserve, aesthetic casualties of the practice. Despite this, though, the Academy Awards is a commendable affair. The glass is always half-full in Hollywood. The Oscars is ultimately the last bastion of artistic American filmmaking, protecting audiences from such films as “Mars Needs Moms,” “Season of the Witch” and “Big Mommas: Like Father Like Son.” I won’t ascend Mount Sinai and destroy my copies of “The Artist” and “The Help” because of the industry’s idolatrous
and actors but don’t make nearly as much money because people are sick of that kind of crap in theaters, where these lefties decide to advertise their hatred of the military in a two hour film that will be loved by the academy awards but not watched by anyone who has a conscience. The military movies are just one part. Look at the religious films that do not demonize christian faith but celebrate it, like the Passion of Christ in comparison to the box office flop Dogma. The Passion spent very little on effects and actors, but Dogma spent much much more on actors, action, production and made probably half
rituals, in other words. But if the cinematic Yahweh should cast a plague or two — or 10 — upon Sunset Boulevard and Tinseltown, I’d let it Passover. Phil Sweeney is a 25-year-old English senior from New Orleans. Follow him on Twitter @TDR_PhilSweeney.
Contact Phil Sweeney at psweeney@lsureveille.com
as much in the US in theaters. Basically, people are getting sick of movies that lean toward the left. They like honesty, so they like more conservative films.” - Anonymous In reference to the entertainment story, “Chanel Boyz mix fashion and rap,” readers had this to say: “Sounds like the dumbest thing since boy bands. Heard their music, they’re absolutely awful.” - LSU Student ““LSU
Editorial Policies & Procedures
Student”
is
the
The Daily Reveille (USPS 145-800) is written, edited and produced solely by students of Louisiana State University. The Daily Reveille is an independent entity within the Manship School of Mass Communication. Signed opinions are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of the editor, paper or University. Letters submitted for publication should be sent via e-mail to opinion@lsureveille.com or delivered to B-26 Hodges Hall. They must be 400 words or less. Letters must have a contact phone number so the opinion editor can verify the author. The phone number won’t be printed. The Daily Reveille reserves the right to edit letters and guest columns for space consideration without changing the original intent. The Daily Reveille also reserves the right to reject any letter without notification of the author. Writers must include their full names and phone numbers. The Daily Reveille’s editor-in-chief, hired every semester by the Louisiana State University Media Board, has final authority on all editorial decisions.
dumbest person at LSU if he/ she thinks this group is actually trying to produce quality music rather than providing comedic entertainment.” - Anonymous “@LSU Student Hatin’ is bad.” - thechanelboyz “peace. love. fashion.” - Anonymous
Contact The Daily Reveille’s opinion staff at opinion@lsureveille.com
Quote of the Day “Every time an Oscar is given out, an agent gets his wings.”
Kathy Bates American actress and director June 28, 1948 — Present
The Daily Reveille
Monday, February 27, 2012
Opinion
page 17
Reform needed to protect digital legacies of deceased SHOCKINGLY SIMPLE
Andrew Shockey Columnist We’ve all been warned about posting crazy pictures on Facebook. We’ve been told employers might not be interested in someone who can do a keg stand — or at least not someone who wants to show it off. Once something is posted online, it can become permanent, as it is copied, saved and posted to a million other computers and websites becoming — whether we want it to or not — a part of our digital legacy. Many of us are devoting more of our lives than ever in the digital world, spending time, money and energy on social networking and other online media, but eventually we have to ask: What will happen to that legacy when we die?
Our digital legacies have become vast over the years, with scores of individuals accumulating thousands of e-mails and photos stored on hundreds of servers all over the world. Without proper foresight, loved ones could be locked out of important parts of our lives or even forced to relive unpleasant memories when Facebook asks them to “poke” a deceased friend or family member. Fortunately, Nebraska state senator John Wightman is attempting to streamline the process of leaving a digital legacy. The senator’s bill would allow a will’s executor automatic access to the deceased’s social media accounts so they could decide to close them or leave them as a memorial. A few years ago, a girl at my high school was tragically killed in a car accident. Her death shook the student body as her classmates each found different ways to express grief.
The football team dedicated their season to their former assistant trainer while others covered her parking space with flowers and mementos. Many of her friends, classmates and family members flocked to her Facebook page, posting about how much they miss her, how happy they were to know her or just telling her about a day in their lives. I remember talking with friends about the Facebook memorial and how we would feel in the same situation. Some saw it as a good way for her loved ones to show their support for each other, while others felt they would prefer a less public memorial. Different people respond to grief in different ways. I am in no way trying to belittle the obvious love and affection of the friends and family who visited her page, but I would rather my loved ones remember me in other ways. Wightman’s bill is a good start, but doesn’t go far enough in
protecting the deceased’s digital property. It’s easy to make light of someone leaving behind the dozens of accounts we make to read one article or to play a game for five minutes before getting bored. While the Internet is still full of trivial time-wasters, many people have built up a digital portfolio, whether through sites like Facebook or Flickr or even online banking. New standards for copy protection in the event of the owner’s death should be adopted to ensure downloaded music, movies and games can be passed on like any other property. As our generation ages, questions over managing our digital legacies will become increasingly important. In the coming years, many of us will have to deal with the digital legacies of our grandparents and other older relatives who may have only recently moved online. Wightman’s bill also relies
too much on the deceased’s executor who is probably either the parent of a younger user or the spouse of an older one. These people may not have the technological experience required to manage the deceased’s digital assets. We will likely see new digital protections put in place over the next few years to make managing a loved one’s digital life easier, but until then it might be worth it to stash your account passwords somewhere if you care about your digital legacy. Andrew Shockey is a 21-year-old biological engineering junior from Baton Rouge. Follow him on Twitter @TDR_Ashockey.
Contact Andrew Shockey at ashockey@lsureveille.com
‘LSU Memes’ page destroys the sanctity of the meme PRESS X TO NOT DIE Adam Arinder Columnist Never in my wildest dreams did I think being an Internet nerd would make me a hipster. Sure, I wear plaid shirts and black plastic-framed glasses sometimes, but I don’t hang out at coffee shops or act smug when you’ve never heard of whatever crazy underground band is suddenly popular. However, it seems a new community page on Facebook has turned me into the pretentious douche I usually make fun of — LSU Memes. Pronounced like “meem,” a meme is a “cultural item that is transmitted by repetition in a manner analogous to the biological transmission of genes,” according to Dictionary.com. While I’m not here to study the biological transmission of genes, I’m more specifically referring to the Internet meme. Examples such as the “Rick Roll” (posting a link which leads to a video of Rick Astley’s “Never Gonna Give You Up”), “LOLCats” (I Can Has Cheezburger) and “Rage Faces” have been virtually passed down year to year over the Internet on sites such as 4chan and Reddit. Usually, these memes act as a sort of inside joke — funny to those in the know, but just random pictures with superimposed text to others. Each meme has a specific way to use it to lead to maximum hilarity. Because memes were essentially isolated to these small
Internet communities, they remained funny and intact because everyone knew how to use them. The term “small Internet community” doesn’t work when it comes to Facebook, though. I’m sure the intentions were good when the creators of LSU Memes brought the page to life. Unfortunately, it’s led to nothing but the misuse and bastardization of the images and videos I and so many others have come to enjoy. Once the page became popular, my Facebook news feed was overrun with incorrectly used memes and “what people think I do” pictures. It’s like whenever your
parents started liking the same music as you when you were a kid. It instantly became uncool. Sites like Reddit have a voting system in place. If users like a link or picture, they can click an up arrow to “upvote” the post, and transversely “downvote” anything terrible. Facebook, though, has no downvote arrow — no way to wade through the grime and ignorantly made memes and rage comics. I will admit, though, there are a few gems on the page, and it’s fun to see memes localized to the University. But only when it’s
done correctly. The Internet is full of “trolls” — people who stir up trouble just to get a reaction out of people — so unless you’re one of those people, go to sites like Knowyourmeme.com or Reddit and learn how to meme correctly. I would say go to 4chan, the site from which most memes originate, but if you value whatever innocence you may have left stay far away from there. Until then, don’t try to post memes. You’re only making yourself look dumb and enraging all of those already in the know. Then again, maybe that’s the whole purpose of the LSU
Memes page. Maybe the entire Facebook page is nothing but a giant troll, built specifically for people to post incorrect memes just to upset all of us who have known how memes have worked for years. My world just got turned upside down. Where is Conspiracy Keanu when you need him? Adam Arinder is a 22-year-old communication studies senior from Baton Rouge. Follow him on Twitter @TDR_aarinder. Contact Adam Arinder at aarinder@lsureveille.com
BEST AND WITTIEST
cartoon courtesy of KING FEATURES SYNDICATE
The Daily Reveille
page 18
M-F. Please email resume with availability to: admin@quickliens.com WE NEED HELP Sell business apps for an international company part-time. No experience necessary- we will train you. www. TouchProMarketing.com 225.924.4141 P/T DRIVERS NEEDED! Deliver home medical equipment. On the job training. Must be reliable, some heavy lifting, clean driving record. SHIFTS: MWF 12 - 4:30, T/ TH 12-4:30. More hours available during summer! $9.50 / hr + on-call pay available Email: amerimeddme@glacoxmail.com BRIDAL SALES CONSULTANT Now hiring F/ P time @ Bridal Boutique. Must be able to work Sat. Email resume bridalboutiquebr@gmail.com. STUDENTPAYOUTS. COM Paid Survey Takers Needed In Baton Rogue. 100% Free To Join! Click On Surveys. MANSURS ON THE BOULEVARD RESTAURANT HIRING SERVER ASSISTANTS (BUS PERSON), HOSTESSES AND KITCHEN HELP. NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY FOR SOME POSITIONS. CALL BRANDON @ 225.229.4554 OR APPLY DAILY----5720 CORPORATE BLVD. PART-TIME HELP needed for children’s boutique, Tues. and Thurs. from 9:00am - 3:00pm. Call 225.751.0914 *******BARTENDING******* $300/Day Potential NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY. Training Available. AGE 18+ OK 1-800-965-6520 ext127 YMCA CERTIFIED LIFEGUARDS NOW HIRING:. Flex schedules. We will train you! Certification classes offered starting March 2012. Apply at any YMCA branch location: A. C. Lewis (ask for Abby) C. B. Pennington, Jr. (ask for Dina ) Paula G. Manship (ask for Billie) Southside (ask for Jessica) ExxonMobil (ask for Toni) Dow Westside (ask for Kayne) PRINTER REPAIR & SERVICE EXPERIENCED TECHNICIAN FIXES DIFFERENT MAKES AND MODELS CALL 225.819.2277 MARKETING MAJORS! Small legal business creating position to coordinate direct mail, design ads, control social media, perform clerical tasks, promote and learn the trade. Must be smart, cheery and dress well on occasion. Creativity highly welcomed. $8/ hr+bonus. Flexible PT hours but prefer
EARN EXTRA MONEY Students needed ASAP. Earn up to $150 per day being a Mystery Shopper. No Experience Required. Call 1-855-201-3786 CAFE AMERICAIN Now Hiring Part/Full Time Servers Apply in person from 2pm to 5pm at 7521 Jefferson Hwy SWIMMING INSTRUCTORS NEEDED! PART TIME AFTERNOONS APRIL FULL TIME SUMMER STARTING MAY 14 CRAWFISH AQUATICS-LOUISIANA’S TOTAL SWIM PROGRAM. IF YOU ARE HIGHLY MOTIVATED, HARD WORKING, WE CAN TEACH YOU THE REST. EMAIL RESUME TO: swimcraw@crawfishaquatics.com 225.769.5377 HELP WANTED Max Fitness is now hiring qualified and motivated individuals for sales and promotions. if interested please contact John @ 225.768.7150 COUNTER CLERK part time afternoon position flexible hours, Welsh’s Cleaners College Dr. @ Perkins Rd. apply in person EARN $1000-$3200 A month to drive our brand new cars with ads. www. AdCarPay.com
FUN FLEXIBLE STUDENT JOB! $16 Base/ Appt. Flex sched-temp/perm ideal for students, all ages 17+, conditions apply, training provided. sales/ service, Call TODAY:225-383-4252 SUMMER CAMP STAFF Camp Counselors Swimming Instructor Lifeguards Looking for fun, energetic and mature male and female summer camp staff to create the summer of a lifetime for our campers. Must have a passion for working with children and the desire to be a part of something meaningful. Position to start May 28th and end August 10th, with possibility for continued part time employment. Fax or email resume to Rocking Horse Summer Camp (225) 749-4005 or email info@rockinghorsechildcarecenter.com Phone: 225.749.4004 P/ T SALES Assoc. Needed @ Gift/ Interiors Store. Energetic & Outgoing. Work Mon, Wed & Fri 1-6 pm, 2 Saturdays per mth 10-5pm. Email resume 2222gift@ gmail.com
CHIMES EAST is hiring experienced wait staff. Please come and apply between 2-4 p.m. 225.296.4981
Pets allowed with pet deposit. 504.338.5202 RENT ROOM MY HOME Utl inc $475 225.291.8301 CHATEAU DU COUR OWNER MANAGED Large Updated 1&2BR,1B in enclosed 32 unit complex. 4728 Y. A. Tittle in Tigerland. $475/575. 7722429/767-3935. cdc-tigerland.com
GREAT HOUSE/GREAT LOCATION $225,000 256 W. Ardenwood Dr. Baton Rouge, 70806 2408 heated sq. ft. renovated and updated. 3 BR/2 BA, large living/ dining room; hardwood, tile, carpet.; sunroom w/ fireplace; laundry/ utility room; alarm and surveillance system. Appraised 11/21/2011. Call or go to fsbo.br #287472 225.234.7717
THE GATES AT BRIGHTSIDE CONDO Newly renovated 3bed/2bath Luxury Condo available for rent. $1,500/ month plus utilities. Also a 2bed/2bath available at $1,200/month. 504.352.4825 BRIGHTSIDE MANOR OWNER MANAGED Great 2BR 1 1/2ba TH in 4-Plex. New appliances. $675. 772-2429 or 767-3935 CDC-Tigerland.com LARGE 2 BED ON SPECIAL ASAP Shadow Creek has a 2 bed, 1.5 bath townhome available today! On special for $805/ mo. Set up tour today by calling (866) 797-5446. Located on South Foster off College Dr.
TOWNHOME FOR RENT S. Brightside View Dr. Spacious 2BD/2.5B, W/D Included, Furnished/Unfurnished, Security on premise, 1 min walk to LSU bus route. $1000 225.650.9647 WALK TO LSU Great for Grad students and Professors! 2783 Iowa St, LARGE 1 bd/1bth $450 rent/$450 sec deposit! Tile throughout. Includes refrigerator and stove. Rent includes water/sewer/ garbage pick up. One year lease min. Pets welcome- no pit bull dogs- no pet deposit. 225.603.7866 WALK TO CAMPUS 1Br, 2Br, and Townhomes. Starting as low as $325.00. www.lsuwestchimesplace.com 225.346.4789
BRIGHTSIDE ESTATES CONDO 3bd/2b for Rent $1500 a month. Unit #108 is right by the LSU bus route and balcony overlooks the pond.
ROOMMATE NEEDED Large townhouse on Alvin Dark on LSU bus route. $400mo plus 50%utilities and cable. 713.254.9034
NOW ACCEPTING DEPOSITS Arlington Trace & Summer Grove Condos and Lake Beau Pre Townhomes 2 & 3 bedroom floor plans available DEAN FLORES REAL ESTATE www.deanflores.com 225.767.2227
Give April a call to reserve yours now. 225.343.2466
STUDENTS NEEDED TO work with children/ adults with disabilities. Several positions available, flexible hours;. Great job for Psych, Kinesiology, and COMD majors. Apply: St. John the Baptist Human Services, 622 Shadows Ln, Suite A, 225.216.1199 WE NEED HELP Sell business apps for an international company part-time. No experience necessary- we will train you. www. TouchProMarketing.com 225.924.4141
$1000 deposit
CANTERBURY SQUARE APTS 1 & 2 BR, $505 - $595/ mo., Pools and laundry onsite. Walk to campus.
NOW HIRING LIFEGUARDS Now hiring LG’s & Managers at various pools in BR and NOLA. Discounted certification courses available for employees. Apply at www.selaaquatics.com MOORE CONSTRUCTION HIRING CM student preferred. Need full days T/ TH or MWF. Call Ed Stock at 225-7514120 x230 or email estock@mooreconstructioninc.com
Monday, February 27, 2012
$465 SHORT LEASE 1BR AVAILBLE UNIV CRESECNT CALL FOR DETAILS 318.235.2036
SHANE NO ONE IS TALKING TO YOU sdavi21@lsu.edu INTROVERTED SMART GUY looking for a female friend to do things with. (E.g. texting, random small talk, hanging around campus or going to places.) Emphasis on person to person activities (club activities count). I know people are busy with life so not asking for something everyday just every once in a while. Only SERIOUS offers please! Email me at pumpitup120@yahoo.com if interested (put Personal Ad in the subject line so I know what to look for if it goes to spam) NEED A DATE?! Tired of being alone on Friday nights? Have a sorority function but don’t have a date and don’t feel like going with a frat boy? Want free drinks and dinner with no expectations of anything in return? Then email me! I am free every Friday night and will pick you up and take you on the date of your life or just be a quite shy guy who just takes you where you want to go and lets you do your own thing. You call the shots.. Email me at coxman54@yahoo.com if interested.
CELL PHONES STORE Clearance-Supplies limited! Prices slashed on all I phones, Blackberrys and Droids! All Inventory Must Go! tmicell.com/?aid=27909 PRINTER REPAIR AND SERVICE I am experienced in repairing printers! 225.819.2277
Monday, February 27, 2012
The Daily Reveille
OPEN SUN-THURS: 10AM-11PM
page 19
FRI-SAT: 10AM-12AM
Call 225-926-9717 or visit www.fairwayviewapts.com for more info.
page 20
The Daily Reveille
Monday, February 27, 2012