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State: La. ranks 6th in the nation for teenage pregnancies, p. 5

Jazz Fest: Cee Lo Green, Beach Boys among weekend’s performers, p. 15

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How safe is Louisiana? State ranks last in United States Peace Index report Overall Score Homicide Violent crime Incarceration

CRIME

LSUPD controls University banishment Lauren Duhon

Police employees

Staff Writer

Small arms Peaceful

Not peaceful

Louisiana

National average

Most Peaceful

Least Peaceful

1. Maine 2. Vermont 3. New Hampshire 4. Minnesota 5. Utah

46. Arizona 47. Florida 48. Nevada 49. Tennessee 50. Louisiana

New Orleans is second only to Detroit as the least peaceful metro region in the nation. source: UNITED STATES PEACE INDEX REPORT infographic by KIRSTEN ROMAGUERA / The Daily Reveille

Banned, forbidden, restrained — these words are familiar to people who have remained at the University after being told to leave. Since January, LSUPD has made eight arrests for remaining after being forbidden. In 2011, 23 arrests occurred, compared to 33 arrests in 2010. Joseph Boyle, a 62-year-old from 755 Napoleon Drive, was arrested for remaining after being forbidden on March 28 and again April 9. Prior to both arrests, Boyle had been banned from the University. His ﬁrst offense occurred at the Student Union, where he was found with a glass tube and hypodermic needle used for smoking crack. The other incident happened at CC’s in Middleton Library, where Boyle was observed tampering with a locked refrigerator. BANISHMENT, see page 7

BUSINESS

Alternative card reader used in BR Emily Herrington Staff Writer

Baton Rouge businesses are increasingly using Square as a mobile payment method. Square, a three-part system that consists of the Square Card Reader, Square Register and Pay with Square, is in use at almost 1,500 businesses in Baton Rouge, according to Lindsay Wiese, Square communications associate. Square allows customers to make purchases without having to swipe a credit card by using the Pay with Square application on their smartphones. The Square

Register lets business owners turn their iPads into card-reading registers with the addition of the Square Card Reader that attaches to the iPad’s audio jack. Customers can open their tab through the app, say “Put it on John Doe,” and the payment is made. On-the-go business owners can plug the card readers into their iPhones or iPads and swipe credit cards with no additional equipment. “I live in San Francisco, and sometimes the only thing I carry is my phone. It’s nice with Square because now my phone is practically my wallet,” Wiese said.

Wiese said the card reader is free, and the rate per swipe is 2.75 percent. She called the rate “pretty low” and said there are no additional fees and no contract. Justin Page, owner of Bushwood BBQ Sandwiches on Perkins Road, uses Square to accept payments at his restaurant. He said he was drawn to Square because it was the easiest system to set up. He said the service only requested information about his company and the bank account to which the payments are connected. Other credit card companies SQUARE, see page 7

photo courtesy of LINDSAY WIESE

The Square Register app allows businesses to turn an iPad into a card-reading register with the addition of the Square card reader.

State: La. ranks 6th in the nation for teenage pregnancies, p. 5

Jazz Fest: Cee Lo Green, Beach Boys among weekend’s performers, p. 15

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NFL Draft: Claiborne, Brockers should go in first round, p. 9 Thursday, April 26, 2012 • Volume 116, Issue 133

How safe is Louisiana? State ranks last in United States Peace Index report Overall Score Homicide Violent crime Incarceration

CRIME

LSUPD controls University banishment Lauren Duhon

Police employees

Staff Writer

Small arms Peaceful

Not peaceful

Louisiana

National average

Most Peaceful

Least Peaceful

1. Maine 2. Vermont 3. New Hampshire 4. Minnesota 5. Utah

46. Arizona 47. Florida 48. Nevada 49. Tennessee 50. Louisiana

New Orleans is second only to Detroit as the least peaceful metro region in the nation. source: UNITED STATES PEACE INDEX REPORT infographic by KIRSTEN ROMAGUERA / The Daily Reveille

BUSINESS

Alternative card reader used in BR Emily Herrington Staff Writer

photo courtesy of LINDSAY WIESE

The Square Register app allows businesses to turn an iPad into a card-reading register with the addition of the Square card reader.

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INTERNATIONAL

Nation & World

Thursday, April 26, 2012

NATIONAL

STATE/LOCAL

Israel marks independence with fireworks and military processions

New law that ends state’s death penalty for future crimes signed

Washington police seize pit bulls, turn them over to Animal Control

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israelis celebrated their country’s 64th anniversary Wednesday with ﬁreworks and military processions at a national ceremony in Jerusalem. The festivities came after Memorial Day for fallen soldiers and victims of militant attacks, an annual ritual of twinning grief with elation. Preparations for Independence Day were marred last week when a lighting rig collapsed during a rehearsal, fatally crushing a young soldier. Breivik’s testimony at trial could feed his publicity desire

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Gov. Dannel P. Malloy quietly signed a new law Wednesday that ends the state’s death penalty for future crimes, making Connecticut the 17th state to abolish capital punishment. The Democrat signed the bill behind closed doors, without fanfare. An aide said Malloy was surrounded by lawmakers, clergy and family members of murder victims. While he called it “an historic moment,” Malloy said in a written statement that it was a moment “for sober reﬂection, not celebration.”

WASHINGTON (AP) — Washington police have started to enforce the town’s pit bull ordinance. The Daily World reports 17 pit bulls were turned over to the St. Landry Parish Animal Control after they were seized by Washington police on Monday. Chief Ronelle Broussard said the dogs’ owners all were in violation of an ordinance regulating pit bulls. “Letters were sent out and they had the pit bull ordinance and they had 30 days to comply,” Broussard said. “No one has complied with the ordinance. No one has made any attempt to comply with the ordinance. Gang leader charged with manslaughter in 2006 deaths

WARSAW, Poland (AP) — As Anders Behring Breivik has given shocking and remorseless accounts to a Norwegian court of how he massacred 77 people, his testimony has revived a debate about how much of a public platform mass-murderers should be given in trials. Such atrocities, after all, are often waged for attention and carried out in the name of political or religious goals, and a trial gives perpetrators more of what they crave: a huge audience. There is a risk that Breivik’s trial could spawn copycat crimes.

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A man cries beside a memorial stone for a fallen soldier Wednesday during the annual Memorial Day ceremony at the Mt. Herzl military cemetery in Jerusalem.

Kremlin bill barely passes to restore gubernatorial elections MOSCOW (AP) — The Russian parliament on Wednesday passed a Kremlin bill restoring gubernatorial elections, with opponents saying the new law will still allow the president to screen out undesirable candidates. The 450-seat State Duma, the elected lower house, approved the bill with 237 votes, just above the simple majority required. President Dmitry Medvedev submitted the bill in response to protests against his mentor.

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Marines discharge sergeant for criticizing Obama’s policies SAN DIEGO (AP) — A sergeant will be discharged for criticizing President Barack Obama on Facebook in a case that called into question the Pentagon’s policies about social media and its limits on the speech of active duty military personnel, the Marine Corps said Wednesday. Sgt. Gary Stein will get an other-than-honorable discharge and lose most of his beneﬁts for violating the policies, the Corps said. The San Diego-area Marine who has served nearly 10 years in the Corps said he was disappointed by the decision.

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A New Orleans judge who overturned a gang leader’s earlier conviction and death sentence in a 2006 quintuple killing has given him an 80-year sentence for manslaughter, saying her earlier decision troubled her but was forced by prosecutors’ failure to turn over crucial evidence. Michael Anderson maintains his innocence in the killings, which spotlighted violence after Hurricane Katrina.

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MAINTENANCE

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University buildings have no major fire safety violations

Kevin Thibodeaux Contributing Writer

The Daily Reveille reported this week that many University academic buildings lacked sufficient sprinkler coverage or needed new fire alarms, but campus facilities have passed their most recent fire marshal inspections. The fire marshal performs two inspections per year, the most recent on March 21. That inspection found only minor compliance issues with the University’s fire extinguishers, said Patrick West, manager of Safety & Environmental Training. One item on the list showed the sprinkler was 10 feet below the ceiling, providing incomplete coverage. Many buildings weren’t cited for any problems. West said the University’s fire safety program offers many failsafes. “If one part fails, there’s something to back it up,” West said. He said the first level of fire detection is students, who should report fires if they see them. If students aren’t present, West said an

alarm goes off that sends a signal to a 24-hour manned police station. The signal is then relayed to a 24-hour monitored Facility Services office. Any time a fire alarm goes off and the Fire Department is called, three trucks arrive on the scene within minutes, West said. Because many of the University’s facilities are old and in need of repair, Executive Director of Facility Services Tony Lombardo said he often wonders what would happen if a hurricane or other disaster were to destroy a building. The limited number of buildings on campus would make the absence of one building strongly impact students’ learning and the University’s daily operations, Lombardo said. But West said he can’t recall of any major fires that have occurred in University buildings, only minor fires resulting from unattended cigarettes among other issues. A major fire would not likely occur in a University building because the facilities don’t have any ignition systems, and open flames inside the buildings are prohibited, West said.

West said a building service crew inspects buildings and makes note of any problems, including any fire safety issues. Finally, he mentioned each individual facility has a building coordinator who performs quarterly inspections of the buildings. “The biggest hazard is off campus,” West said. He said when students go out to bars, they usually only notice the doors where they enter. “People naturally try to go out the same way they came in,” West said, noting if a fire were to occur at a bar, the entrances would be a major hazard. He advised students to be mindful of multiple exits anywhere they go. On campus, West said most exits are visible from anywhere inside a building. “Overall, the fire protection, emergency detection systems are very well inspected,” West said. “They’re not neglected.”

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Campus facilities passed their most recent fire marshal inspections on March 21.

Contact Kevin Thibodeaux at kthibodeaux@lsureveille.com

STATE

La. Sea Grant seeks new director Brian Sibille Staff Writer

The Louisiana Sea Grant College Program has started searching for Executive Director Charles “Chuck” Wilson’s replacement as he plans to step down from the position at the end of June. Wilson’s exit was announced Feb. 24 after he accepted a position with the Gulf of Mexico Research Initiative, where he will serve as chief science officer. Similar to other search processes for University positions, a search committee has formed to choose Wilson’s successor, according to Roy Kron, Louisiana Sea Grant di-

rector of outreach and communications. Kron said the search is internal, narrowing down potential candidates from members of the University staff and faculty and AgCenter employees. He said the committee is looking to permanently fill the position and is accepting applications until Friday. The search committee is headed by Matthew Lee, associate vice chancellor for the University Office of Research and Economic Development. Kron said the Louisiana Sea Grant program is one of three programs in the nation currently searching for new executive

directors, including North Carolina and Rhode Island. Though Louisiana’s program was established in 1968, there have only been two executive directors, Kron said. Wilson has held the position since 2004. Wilson has worked at the University since 1984, serving numerous positions, such as professor and department chair. Wilson was the vice provost of academic affairs before he was promoted to Louisiana Sea Grant executive director.

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STATE

La. ranked 6th in teen pregnancies Students recall fixing storm-damaged libraries Kate Mabry Staff Writer

sending in an application, she was accepted into the program and has participated since fall 2010, she said. “It has really given me a lot of hands-on experience,” Carter said. Shannon Roberts Carter said she has worked Contributing Writer at elementary and high school liWhen hurricanes Katrina and braries in Orleans Parish with the Rita roared through Louisiana near- program. Some of the projects she ly seven years ago, many parish worked on with the libraries includlibraries were left water-damaged ed promoting “Sexy Supernatural” books for adults and creating door and with shortened staffs. The Institute of Museum and and window displays, along with Library Services gave funding to the bulletin boards, she said. The program has been a great University’s School of Library and experience, Carter Information Scisaid, because she ence in July 2009 ‘It has really given has been able to to start a program me a lot of hands-on connect with lito help affected librarians all over braries called Projexperience.’ the state who she ect Recovery. After may never have receiving funding, Tawanda Carter met. She said she’s the program beLibrary and Information Science grown close to othgan a semestergrad student ers in the program. long search for 30 “I’m going to graduate students who would participate, according to leave with a lot of friends in LouisiPrincipal Investigator and Project ana,” Carter said. The grant for Project Recovery Manager Alma Dawson. “We wanted students to do covers students’ expenses, including tuition and stipends. Travel exmore than course work,” she said. Students have worked at sev- penses are also covered in the proeral Katrina- and Rita-affected par- gram, Carter said. During the project’s lifespan, ish libraries: Calcasieu, Cameron, Jefferson, Orleans, St. Bernard, St. three students graduated in August Tammany, Terrebonne and Vermil- 2011, ﬁve will graduate in May ion, according to Project Recov- 2012, 15 will graduate August 2012 and one will graduate May 2013, ery’s program. The students began participat- Dawson said. Parish libraries that were afing in Project Recovery in January 2010 and signed a contract agreeing fected by the storms still face staffthey would participate in the pro- ing shortages due to retiring workgram until graduation and then work ers. The students work in these in the hurricane-affected libraries libraries to help ﬁll the need of for two years. Students spend time missing staff, Dawson said. “I feel like I’m coming in at a earning a 40-credit degree while working on individual projects cho- time when there’s a lot out there,” sen by the library where they work Carter said. for a semester, Dawson said. Library and information science graduate student Tawanda Carter had been out of school for 10 years but said she heard about Contact Shannon Roberts at Project Recovery from a library where she previously worked. After sroberts@lsureveille.com

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While teenage pregnancies have declined nationally over the last few years, a recent report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention placed Louisiana sixth in a 2010 ranking of teenage pregnancies across the country. Though the Pelican State ranked high on the list, Louisiana and the majority of other states have seen a decrease in teen pregnancies since 2007, the CDC report said. Teen pregnancies in the U.S. have declined by 9 percent from 2009 to 2010, equating to 34.3 births per 1,000 15- to 19-year-old mothers, according to the CDC. Economics junior Summer Saleh said she thought Louisiana would rank in 10th place, but she wasn’t surprised that the state’s ranking was higher.

“There’s deﬁnitely a lack of education on the issue,” she said. “Parents don’t talk with their kids about prevention as much as they should.” Shea Leger, sociology freshman, agreed that additional sex education should be pursued in the state. “Lack of education is a big factor,” she said. Leger said the state’s conservative stance against birth control may be another factor in the state’s high teen pregnancy statistics, but she attributes the decline in teen pregnancies across the country to increased available information on pregnancy. Saleh agreed, stating more information on preventing pregnancies has spurred on the trend in many other states. “More institutions are encouraging birth control today,” she said. For example, Saleh said many universities’ inﬁrmaries also offer

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FLAGGING DOWN STATISTICS

Thursday, April 26, 2012

BOARD OF REGENTS

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Board of Regents member Robert Levy speaks at Wednesday’s meeting.

Funds to renovate Vet School approved

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Small flags line the Parade Ground meant to represent the 3,700 abortions estimated to take place in the United States daily.

STUDENT GOVERNMENT

Senate approves 56 new executive members Debate for one spot lasts an hour

would be dedicated to the position and he “understand[s] the issues that face campus organizations.” After an hour of debate and questioning, Larose was apDanielle Kelley proved unanimously, with four Staff Writer abstentions. Before the Senate began apThe Student Government Senate spent its Wednesday meet- provals, it re-voted for the speaking approving executive staff er pro tempore position due to a members and committee mem- misunderstanding of the rules. bers, debating only one of the 56 University Center for Advising and Counseling Senator Lane positions for nearly an hour. The student in question was Pace was elected last week. He mass communication junior gained the majority vote again Wednesday to seDrew Larose, who was appointed as ‘Just because Drew may cure the pro tempore position. director of student The Senate life and diversity not have the bubbliest also approved by SG President personality ... I don’t Cox’s executive Taylor Cox and Vice President think [that] disqualifies order pertaining the SG SponCarrie Hebert. him for this position.’ to sorship Packet. All appoinSG may now tees were brought Carrie Hebert accept donations to the Temporary SG vice president from the comRules Commitmunity for their tee. They all were pushed to the Senate favorably, funds in exchange for placement except Larose. The committee of company logos at SG events like Groovin’ on the Grounds and took no action on his case. University Center for Fresh- the Wellness Fair. Cox said he and Hebert will man Year Senator Christian Glorioso, who sat on the committee, work over the summer to collect said he wished to take no ac- thousands of dollars to improve tion because of concerns about the community spirit, including Larose’s passion for the Univer- hanging University banners in sity and his time commitments as prominent areas entering campus. The Senate also approved his fraternity’s president. “I didn’t feel that he could the 2012-2013 SG Budget act in both capacities efficiently and amendments to the SG and to the level we need to expect Election Code. from SG,” Glorioso said. Other senators and Hebert argued Larose was capable for the job, despite his demeanor. “Just because Drew may not have the bubbliest personality ... I don’t think disqualifies him for Contact Danielle Kelley at this position,” Hebert said. Larose assured the Senate he dkelley@lsureveille.com

Rachel Warren Staff Writer

The Louisiana Board of Regents unanimously allocated $725,000 in state funds to the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine for several renovation projects during its Wednesday meeting. The school will use $330,000 to revamp its Exotics and Wildlife Clinic, $175,000 to renovate its Anatomy Lab and $220,000 to replace an air conditioning unit. The Board also voted to include a performance-based funding formula in the Master Plan for Postsecondary Education in Louisiana: 2011. The Louisiana Constitution requires the plan to include “a formula for the equitable distribution of funds to the institutions of postsecondary education.” The formula was under review when the Board officially revised the plan in March. The Board also heard from a

committee regarding the current legislative session. Commissioner for Higher Education Jim Purcell said it’s important for the Board to be informed of the decisions being made. “These are the things that are coming for us in the next few months,” he said. “It’s important for us to look at those conversations and help our institutions improve.” Purcell also suggested creating a fiscal watch program to help university systems intervene quickly if their institutions get into financial trouble. “How do we know they’re in trouble before they’re in trouble?” he said. “The plan is to engage the systems that help the institutions to get things done quickly.”

Contact Rachel Warren at rwarren@lsureveille.com

Thursday, April 26, 2012 BANISHMENT, from page 1

Boyle was charged and booked into the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison for both incidents. Any person who isn’t afﬁliated with the University can be banned, according to Capt. Cory Lalonde, LSU Police Department spokesperson. Individuals are banned in the event of an on-campus arrest, he said. “It comes and goes in spurts,” Lalonde said. “Over the years, we have had periods where subjects were habitual offenders. It isn’t a continuous problem.” Banishments can also occur in some instances without arrest. For example, in the event of a physical altercation, the individuals may be banned even if they aren’t arrested, Lalonde said. “It is on a case-by-case basis,” Lalonde said. “It is up to the discretion of the ofﬁcer.” But LSUPD doesn’t forbid current students, faculty and staff from being on campus. “We can’t ban students or faculty while they are at the University,” Lalonde said.

SQUARE, from page 1

required hefty paperwork and certiﬁcation, Page said. “It took no time to set up,” he said. “Especially with starting a new business, it was nice to not have to worry about it.” Page said he’s had a positive experience with Square, and he prefers it to traditional credit card reader systems. He said he also found Square to be less expensive than other options he’s found. He said his only qualm with the Square Register is its occasional failure to swipe. Kyle Anderman, owner of Frosted Cupcakes on Nicholson Drive, another business in Baton Rouge that uses Square, said he’s also run into problems with the card reader, but he’s been happy with the system. Anderman, who’s also a business and entrepreneurship senior at the University, said he chose to use Square at his business because of the store’s high-tech theme. “I love technology, and having a big, clunky register — I just couldn’t do that,” he said. He said Square is cheaper in the short run and will probably cost more than other card reader systems in the long run, but he said it’s a trade-off he’s willing to take. “It’s a selling point for our store,” Anderman said of Square’s ability to make on-the-go sales and e-mail and text receipts to customers. Both Bushwood BBQ Sandwiches and Frosted Cupcakes are relatively new businesses. Square is the brainchild of Jack Dorsey, co-founder of Twitter. Wiese said Dorsey came up with the idea when he heard that a glass artist missed out on a sale because he couldn’t accept credit cards. “It made him ask, ‘Why isn’t this easier? Why can’t all small businesses accept credit cards?’ And it just grew from there,” Wiese said. Contact Emily Herrington at eherrington@lsureveille.com

But certain areas of campus, like residence halls, can be restricted depending on the incident. One example is if a student has an altercation in a residence hall, Lalonde said. Officers may decide to ban the individual from that specific hall. Lalonde said even though LSU is a public university, there is a statute that states “no person shall without authority go into … or remain in … any structure … or immovable property, which belongs to another, including public buildings and structures.” “The University’s public buildings are not exempt from this law,” Lalonde said. “Individuals shouldn’t return once they are forbidden from being on campus.” The consequences for remaining after being forbidden vary upon offense. Individuals can be fined up to $500 or imprisoned for up to six months, or both. Lalonde noted that driving through the main roads on campus, such as Highland Road, isn’t taken into account when being forbidden. “Some streets within the interior of campus would be a different

The Daily Reveille situation than the main thoroughfares,” Lalonde said. He said usually individuals need to physically be on the campus grounds to be considered remaining after being forbidden. Lalonde advised for students, faculty and employees to report any suspicious behavior on campus. He said there isn’t a way for employees to know if someone is banned from campus, but if they see anything suspicious, they need to report it to LSUPD. “Most of the time when we get calls from students or faculty, it is simply, ‘hey, this person looks suspicious,’” Lalonde said. “Once identiﬁed, we can ﬁnd out whether or not the individual is banned or not.” Lalonde added if students and faculty see something, they need to say something, as a part of LSUPD’s ongoing campaign created to raise public awareness of criminal activity.

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Sports

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Most Wanted

FOOTBALL

Three Tigers invade New York City as expected first-round NFL Draft picks

Chavis nearing three-year extension Staff Reports

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[Left] Wide receiver Rueben Randle, [middle] defensive tackle Michael Brockers and [right] cornerback Morris Claiborne are expected to be first-round picks on Thursday.

Eight other Tigers who could be drafted by the weekend’s end

ADAMS

BAKER

Chris Abshire Sports Writer

LSU is no stranger to the spotlight. That spotlight only gets brighter for several former Tigers as they await their NFL fate with the league’s draft, starting tonight. Three LSU standouts — cornerback Morris Claiborne, defensive tackle Michael Brockers and wide receiver Rueben Randle — are expected to be first-round draft picks, a common sight in the Les Miles era. Since Miles took over in 2005, eight Tigers have been first-round selections and 37 LSU players

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have been drafted overall, both defensive player off the board totops in the SEC during that span. night. ESPN NFL draft expert Mel “We’ve been fortunate to av- Kiper has Claiborne going to the erage six players in the NFL Draft Vikings at No. 3, but he is closer to each year since 2006,” Miles said No. 5 on most scouts’ boards. in a Tuesday teleconference. “I expect Claiborne “Considering that we’re NFL Draft to be a fit at the No. 5 spot second in the conference in with Tampa Bay,” said graduation rate, we really First Round: NFL Draft expert Mike feel like we’re doing some When: 7 p.m. Detillier. “His former degood things that our young CT, ESPN fensive backs coach, Ron men here are achieving Cooper, just went down greatly. I’m proud of them.” Where: Radio there, and the Bucs need a Few players made LSU City Music Hall physical corner like him.” fans prouder during last Claiborne’s likely year’s undefeated regular season early selection would mark the than Claiborne, the 2011 Thorpe second straight year an LSU corner Award winner. is the first defensive back off the He is expected to be the first board. The Arizona Cardinals took

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Patrick Peterson, the 2010 Thorpe Award winner, with the fifth pick last April. No LSU defensive player has ever been drafted higher than No. 3, where former Tiger defensive end Tyson Jackson was taken in 2009. Brockers is more of an enigma in scouting circles. He’s projected as a mid-first rounder, but he’s faced maturity and fitness questions since declaring in January. He ran a 5.3-second 40-yard dash at February’s NFL Combine due to weight issues, but he shaved .33 seconds off that time at LSU’s Pro Day. DRAFT, see page 13

LSU defensive coordinator John Chavis is about to become one of the highest-paid assistant coaches in college football. Chavis, who made $700,000 in salary plus a $90,000 bonus for reaching the BCS title game, will receive a new three-year contract averaging $1.1 million per year, according to Gannett. The contract is exCHAVIS pected to pay him $900,000 next season, $1.1 million in 2013 and $1.3 million in 2014. Chavis joined LSU’s staff in 2008 after 19 years in the same position at Tennessee. LSU ranked No. 5 nationally this season in run defense, allowing 90 yards a game and No. 8 in pass defense, allowing 171 yards per game. The Tigers ranked No. 2 in total defense and No. 2 in scoring defense, surrendering 11.2 points per game. Chavis’ new contract will have to be approved by the Board of Supervisors, with a meeting expected to take place in June. If approved, Chavis will become the third-highest paid assistant in the country, behind Alabama defensive coordinator Kirby Smart and USC defensive coordinator Monte Kiffin.

Contact The Daily Reveille’s sports staff at sports@lsureveille.com

BASEBALL

Tigers squeak by Southeastern Hunter Paniagua Sports Writer

LSU coach Paul Mainieri looked up to the sky Wednesday night and asked the reporters circled around him whether there was a full moon. That was the only thing he could come up with to explain what happened in the Tigers’ (339) 4-3 victory against Southeastern (28-14) at Alex Box Stadium. The madness started with Southeastern’s run production, with two runs coming via wild pitches and the potential game-tying run getting called out on another wild pitch. It continued with the

Lions attempting a suicide double squeeze with a full count that ultimately resulted in a double play to end the inning. “We knew coming into the game that they were going to be really aggressive,” said senior third baseman Tyler Hanover. “The squeeze I can’t explain. That’s something on the coach thinking he was getting a fastball right there. I guess he has confidence in him to get it down.” But perhaps the strangest occurrence came in what Mainieri called one of “the more bizarre plays” he’d ever seen. With one out and senior shortstop Austin Nola on first base in the

bottom of the eighth, freshman first baseman Tyler Moore laced a line drive to right field that everyone but first base umpire Myron Miller thought was caught. Miller ruled “no catch” as Moore peeled off the first base line and Nola hurriedly retreated to the bag. The right fielder threw to first to retire Moore, and it was later determined he was ruled out. Then, Southeastern first baseman Jonathan Pace threw to second to get Nola, who darted back to second after seeing the umpire’s call. While Southeastern players started running to the BASEBALL, see page 13

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LSU sophomore catcher Ty Ross (26), left, tags Southeastern Louisiana infielder Brock Hebert (12), right, during the Tigers’ 4-3 victory Wednesday against the Lions.

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TRACK AND FIELD

Thursday, April 26, 2012

LSU prepares for Penn Relays

Chandler Rome

Sports Contributor

The LSU track and ﬁeld team will venture north for the 118th historic Penn Relays at Franklin Field at the University of Pennsylvania, beginning Thursday. LSU coach Dennis Shaver said his team is prepared for any obstacles it may encounter, even with the recent blizzard that struck Pennsylvania. “The weather conditions are always a challenge, the warm-up areas are always a challenge ... but it’s the same for everybody,” Shaver said. “We’re going to go there and try to execute and get a little bit better in the relays.” The Lady Tigers enter the meet

red-hot, with their 4x100-meter, 4x200-meter, sprint medley and distance medley relay teams all ranked No. 1 in the NCAA. The 4x400meter relay team ranks second in the NCAA after setting a seasonal best at the Texas Relays in March. Junior standout Kimberlyn Duncan said the meet serves as a precursor to the NCAA Championship Meet, with some of the nation’s top teams in attendance. “This is the closest we’re going to get to NCAAs, because I’m pretty sure all the other teams will run their ‘A’ teams,” Duncan said. “That’s us being able to line up with our competition that we will be running against in NCAAs.” Sophomore Jasmin Stowers will return to defend her title in the

100-meter hurdles, a title she captured in her ﬁrst Penn Relays appearance last season. Senior Cassandra Tate said her last relay meet will be a complete team effort, with each runner feeding off the vibes of teammates. “We’re doing it together, with each other. ... It’s a big chance for us to run together at our last relay meet,” Tate said. The Tigers are paced by the No. 3-ranked 4x200-meter relay team and No. 4-ranked 4x400-meter team, along with three other relay teams within the NCAA top ten. The Tigers made history in the meet last season, sweeping the 4x100 and the 4x200-meter relay titles, running the second-fastest time in the 4x100-meter relay.

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LSU senior thrower Aaron Moore flings the javelin Saturday at the LSU Alumni Gold Meet at Bernie Moore Track Stadium.

Tate said the conditions may be unfavorable, but the meet will be a thrilling end to the regular season. “It’s exciting because you’ll see everybody there, and it’s exciting to

compete against everybody else,” Tate said. Contact Chandler Rome at crome@lsureveille.com

NBA

College District taking suggestions for Hornets’ name Rachel Warren Staff Writer

The New Orleans Hornets are known for basketball, but recently they’ve been playing a different kind of sport — the name game. Ever since the New Orleans Saints owner Tom Benson bought the Hornets almost two weeks ago, rumors have swirled about what the team’s future holds — particularly when it comes to its moniker. According to a story by the Associated Press, only three days after purchasing the Hornets for $338 million, Benson announced he’d begin taking suggestions from

fans to pick out a new name for the team. “We want to change the name from Hornets to something that means New Orleans and Louisiana,” Benson said. Since then, Louisiana natives and faithful fans have taken to the Internet with suggestions and ideas to rebrand the team. John Worrel, head of marketing for Baton Rouge-based clothing company College District, said the company’s staff is working to get fans’ voices heard. “All of us at College District are big sports fans,” he said. “I’m from New Orleans. Culture there is

a very prideful thing.” Worrel said the staff was interested in making the team’s new colors black and gold to link the color combination to the Crescent City. “The Saints have done a good job representing New Orleans,” he said. “When you hear Saints, you think New Orleans and vice versa, and that’s how the basketball team should be.” But not all fans are on the same page. Worrel said some people have suggested other color combinations to completely rebrand the team and create something new and fresh, so the staff came up with a way for them to express themselves.

“We’ve been listening to what other people have said,” he said. “We’re a crowdsource company, and we want a crowdsource name for the team.” Worrel said College District created a space on its website in hopes that fans submit design suggestions and bounce ideas off one another. He believes if the campaign garners enough attention, it will inﬂuence Benson’s decision. Worrel said the staff originally came up with the name “New Orleans Bounce” but has since opened up the site to suggestions that range from “Pelicans” to “Brass” to “Hurricanes.”

He said he’s unsure of whether Benson will consider the suggestions, but it’s worth the effort. “We want to be a part of it,” he said. “If you want to see change happen, you have to go out and make it happen.” The Jazz ﬁrst began in New Orleans in 1974 and moved to Utah in 1979. The Hornets moved from North Carolina in 2002, and the team has been stationed in New Orleans ever since.

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Predictions for the top 10 drafts MIC’D UP

MICAH BEDARD Sports Columnist I love that the NFL Draft now takes place during primetime on Thursday night. It gives a national television audience the chance to see ESPN draft experts Mel Kiper and Todd McShay almost come to blows over which players gets selected where. Usually, they’re both wrong. So Kiper and McShay, eat your heart out. Here are my picks for the first 10 selections of the 2012 NFL Draft. 1. Indianapolis Colts: Andrew Luck, QB Stanford Indianapolis has already confirmed the quarterback will be the first selection in 2012. He would have been the No. 1 pick in 2011 had he decided to come out. Luck is one of the most polished passers to come out of college in years, but he will have huge shoes to fill with future Hall of Fame quarterback Peyton Manning’s departure. Good Luck. . 2. Washington Redskins: Robert Griffin III, QB Baylor Washington gave up basically its whole draft to move up to the

No. 2 spot to take Grifﬁn. They better hope he lives up to the hype. Ex-Redskins signal-caller Donovan McNabb said Washington coach Mike Shanahan will ruin the 2012 Heisman winner in the nation’s capital. We’ll have to wait and see. 3. Minnesota Vikings: Morris Claiborne, CB LSU USC offensive tackle Matt Kalil has been locked in at the No. 3 spot, but I think cornerback is a much more pressing issue for the Vikings. Minnesota is in the pass-heavy NFC East, where stud quarterbacks Aaron Rodgers and Matthew Stafford rack up yards. The LSU cornerback will have the daunting task of covering teams’ No. 1 division receivers Calvin Johnson and Brandon Marshall. Claiborne will be an instant starter in a secondary that gave up the second most points per game in 2011. 4. Cleveland Browns: Trent Richardson, RB Alabama Quarterback questions still surround the Browns. But with the loss of running back Peyton Hillis, Cleveland has to take the bruising, freakish athlete Trent Richardson at No. 4.

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I haven’t seen a running back so ready for the NFL since former Oklahoma running back Adrian Peterson. 5. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Fletcher Cox, DT Mississippi St. With Claiborne off the board, Tampa Bay will still look to improve the defensive side of the ball. Cox will be a perfect compliment to the Bucs’ defensive front alongside Albert Haynesworth and Adrian Clayborn. 6. St. Louis Rams: Matt Kalil, OT USC Don’t expect very much time to come off the clock if Kalil is still available. The Rams have been looking for protection for quarterback Sam Bradford, and selecting Kalil will deliver exactly that. New head coach Jeff Fisher knows the game is won in the offensive trenches. 7. Jacksonville Jaguars: Justin Blackmon, WR Oklahoma St. The selection of Blackmon will immediately make him the No. 1 throwing option for secondyear quarterback Blaine Gabbert. Jacksonville has one of the best rushing attacks in the league behind Maurice Jones-Drew. They need a legitimate passing attack to

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Stanford quarterback Andrew Luck (12) throws a pass during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game against Oregon State on Nov. 27, 2010.

pair with it. 8. Miami Dolphins: Ryan Tannehill, QB Texas A&M I’m certain Miami will take Tannehill here, but it’s one of the worst picks of the draft. He has a lot of work to do before he’s ready to be a starter in the NFL. The Dolphins have been searching for an attractive signalcaller to ﬁll seats since former gunslinger Dan Marino left. Unfortunately, Tannehill isn’t that guy. 9. Carolina Panthers: Dontari Poe, DT Memphis The Panthers have to address the problems on the defensive line. If Cox is already gone, Carolina will take next the big defensive tackle.

I wouldn’t be shocked to see LSU defensive tackle Michael Brockers go here, either. 10. Buffalo Bills: Michael Floyd, WR Notre Dame Floyd would be a steal for the Bills at No. 10. Some scouts have him rated higher than Blackmon. He would be a great complement to wide receiver Stevie Johnson for quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick to throw to. Micah Bedard is a 21-year-old mass communications senior from Houma. Follow him on Twitter @DardDog. Contact Micah Bedard at mbedard@lsureveille.com

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dugout, thinking the inning was over, Mainieri, not realizing Moore had been called out, yelled for Moore to advance to second. But the Lions caught wind of Moore’s sneakiness and tagged out the freshman, even though the final out of the inning had already been made. “Regardless of what you think happened, you have to abide by what the umpire called,” Mainieri said. “Fortunately in the end we won the game, so let’s just put it behind us.” Aside from that singular sequence, the rest of LSU’s offensive game went by the book. Trailing 1-0 with one out in the third inning, junior left fielder Raph Rhymes went to the plate with the bases loaded. After seeing his nation-leading batting average drop below .500, Rhymes lifted a sacrifice fly to left field that drove in the tying run. Nola followed that with an RBI double, and Moore added a two-run single to give LSU a 4-1 lead. “I was just staying loose, staying confident, having the right approach,” Moore said. “I was pretty excited to have a base hit and score two right there.” The LSU pitching staff performed another one of its standard midweek group efforts, with seven pitchers combining to strike out 13 batters and hold the Lions to four hits. Sophomore Joe Broussard started the game, striking out six, and allowed just one run on a wild pitch in the first inning. Junior Joey Bourgeois

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LSU junior pitcher Brent Bonvillain (49) throws a pitch Wednesday during the Tigers’ 4-3 victory against Southeastern Louisiana at Alex Box Stadium.

surrendered another run on a wild pitch in the sixth, and Southeastern cut the deficit to one with an RBI triple by Brock Hebert in the eighth inning. Junior Nick Goody entered in the ninth and retired all three batters he faced to earn his seventh save of the season. “Nick’s a legitimate closer,” Mainieri said. “He closed it out, everybody goes home happy and

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we can start thinking about Georgia.” The Tigers will host the Bulldogs in their sixth Southeastern Conference series of the season, beginning Friday.

Contact Hunter Paniagua at hpaniagua@lsureveille.com

“I’m not worried about draft stock or where I go,” he said at Pro Day. “It’s a dream come true no matter what. I can’t wait to see that stage in New York and have my name called.” Detillier said Brockers is an attractive option on the interior because of his versatility across defensive sets. “He can play a variety of roles,” Detillier said. “Brockers is strong enough to play tackle in the 4-3 but fast enough to be an end in a 3-4 formation. Teams like Philadelphia or Dallas or even Kansas City will line up for a utility performer like that.” Mississippi State defensive tackle Fletcher Cox ranks ahead of Brockers in most scouting reports. LSU seems to pump out defensive talent like clockwork, but it’s been five years since a Tiger offensive player was a first-round draft pick. Quarterback JaMarcus Russell went to the Raiders as the first overall selection that year. But Randle is well positioned to snap that drought, Detillier said. “I don’t think it’s 100 percent he will be in the first round, but the late-20s area is my projection.” Detillier said. “The Texans need a big receiver opposite Andre Johnson, and New England is always searching for big-play threats for Tom Brady. Rueben just needs one team to fall in love with him to be a first-round guy.” The first round will wrap tonight. The second and third rounds follow on Friday, and the final four rounds run on Saturday. Outside of the first-round power trio, LSU has a handful of

other likely draftees. Safety Brandon Taylor’s stock has dramatically improved since Pro Day, and he is a projected third-rounder. “Brandon was the most underrated player in the SEC,” Detillier said. “Scouts have seen the intangibles, the leadership skills and the football smarts. He can match up well in coverage but also support the run.” Linebacker Ryan Baker, cornerback Ron Brooks, center T-Bob Hebert and tight end Deangelo Peterson are expected to be drafted in the latter rounds. Offensive lineman Will Blackwell, fullback James Stampley and defensive end Kendrick Adams represent enticing undrafted free agent options, Detillier said. Despite LSU’s projected banner draft year, it could be only a precursor to a monster 2013 class. “There could be six LSU guys in the top 30 come next April. What does it say about your program when three first-rounders is basically a warm-up act?” Detillier said. Contact Chris Abshire at cabshire@lsureveille.com

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Entertainment

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The Jazz Age

RED STICK ROUNDUP Today:

JJ Grey & Mofro The Jacksonville, Fla., band produces a soul/funk/R&B/ blues/Southern rock photo courtesy of JJ GREY & MOFRO sound inspired by deeply personal experiences steeped in the rhythms of Grey’s native home. The Varsity Theatre, 8 p.m. $17. Elvin Killerbee Born in Baytown, Texas, Elvin moved to Baton Rouge at an early age. He was surrounded by the Southern musical culture that helped shape and create his musical style today. Chelsea’s Cafe, 10:30 p.m.

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Superjam! Hosted by Onion Loaf A night where local musicians share the stage for an exciting performance. Chelsea’s Cafe, 10:30 p.m.

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Friday: Bag of Donuts at Live after Five Free spring concerts return to North Boulevard Town Square. Downtown Baton Rouge, 5 p.m.

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Festival International de Louisianne This festival is the largest outdoor, free Francophone event in the U.S. Each year, performing, visual and culinary artists from Europe, Africa, Canada, the Caribbean and the Americas share their talents with Louisiana artists, residents and visitors. Thursday through Sunday, Downtown Lafayette. Free.

Saturday:

‘90s Night Celebrate the 20th century with a mix of retro music and fun. Spanish Moon, 9 p.m. $5.

Sunday:

Low Motion: TankMan Dubstep artist TankMan employs dark and loud use of dubstep technology in the American scene and blends hard dub-funk. Spanish Moon, 9 p.m. $5.

Submit an event for next weekend’s calendar to entertainment@lsureveille.com.

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[Top] A crowd enjoys artists’ performances at the 2011 Jazz Fest. Last year’s performances included Wyclef Jean [middle left], Mumford and Sons [bottom left] and The Decemberists [bottom right].

Friday marks the ﬁrst taste of the signature platter of music and culture that comes with this year’s New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival. The festival will take place at the Fair Grounds Race Course this weekend and next, with musical acts beginning shortly after 11 a.m. and ending around 7 p.m. each day. This year’s lineup includes famous New Orleans performers like Trombone Shorty, who recently won his fourth Best Male Performer award at the Big Easy Music Awards, and Dr. John, who recently collaborated with Black Keys guitarist Dan Auerbach to produce his newest album, “Locked Down,” released April 3. But for 2012, as in recent years, Jazz Fest will again draw in prominent acts from the national spotlight. Bon Iver recently took home Grammy Awards for Best New Artist and Best Alternative Music Album. Cee Lo Green, along with his hip-hop productions and soulful experimental works with Gnarls Barkley, has recently charmed television viewers as a judge JAZZ FEST, see page 19

THEATER

LSU Theatre’s ‘Spelling Bee’ full of laughs Perhaps the most surprising aspect of Swine Palace’s newest feature, “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee,” is that it acJOEY GRONER complishes someEntertainment thing rare — it Writer not only presents a musical constructed around one event, but it succeeds in keeping the whole thing entertaining. “Spelling Bee” originally premiered on Broadway in 2005, where it was nominated for six Tonys, winning two. Since then, it has

traveled around the world, usually acquiring solid reviews. Now, the musical has made its way to Swine Palace and luckily, has not lost much of its original hilarity. The musical boasts a solid ensemble cast that consists mostly of young actors. The inexperience of some of the main characters comes through occasionally, but the group has enough chemistry to make the audience forget those moments. Josh Allred, theatre sophomore, particularly shines as the unfortunately named William Barfée. Allred portrays a fairly typical nerd, SPELLING BEE, see page 19

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Spelling bee contestants sing Tuesday during a rehearsal of LSU Theatre’s production of “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee,” which opened Wednesday on the Mainstage of Swine Palace. See a photo gallery from the play at lsureveille.com.

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Reveille Ranks

“Chimpanzee”

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Much like “March of the Penguins,” “Chimpanzee” follows the story of a cartload of chimps, focusing on the adorable baby Oscar. There’s no denying this movie is cute — watching these primates climb trees, eat fruit and groom one another is downright adorable, and the chimpanzees’ facial expressions are hilarious. Equally amazing is the cinematography. The movie was filmed over four years in Taï National Park in Côte d’Ivoire, Africa, and a better location couldn’t have been chosen. Aerial shots of the rainforest are intertwined with time-lapses of fungi spreading across rocks and army ants crawling on the jungle floor, all stitched together to form a gorgeous film. Unfortunately, it’s difficult to enjoy these majestic scenes with Tim Allen’s overzealous narration shattering any sense of peace and tranquility viewers might feel. “Chimpanzee” is one of the best-looking films recently, but the annoying narration severely hampers its broad appeal.

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Jack White/“Blunderbuss”

Third Man Records / Columbia

The creative direction behind The White Stripes, The Raconteurs and The Dead Weather has finally been distilled into a single, satisfying elixir with Jack White’s first solo album, “Blunderbuss.” The genius with a ghostly pallor returns to the alternative rock scene as a lone wolf, determined to revive rock ‘n’ roll roots in a fashion not unlike The Black Keys. White’s rhythmic inflections and pitch switch-ups lend “Blunderbuss” a youthful energy which borders on manic. Hard guitar riffs and dramatic piano crescendos add texture to the tenor’s tenacious lyrics and fast pacing. “Love Interruption,” the album’s first single, is an emotional duet with female vocals sure to conjure up White Stripes vibes. White’s ambition — and a possible explanation for previous band’s dissolution — may be interpreted through endeavoring lyrics like “I won’t let love disrupt, erupt or interrupt me.”

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The Wanted, “The Wanted”

JOSH NAQUIN

Def Jam Recordings / Geffen Records

The UK music invasion continues as British boy band The Wanted unveils its American debut, an eponymous collection that merges content from its first two releases across the pond. A little more mature than their younger counterparts, One Direction, the lads pitch an edgier, electric-pop sound glazed with synthetic beats and affectionate croons. With indelibly catchy lyrics and charming good looks, the pop group has already amassed a cult following of swooning fan girls with its first hit single, “Glad You Came.” The rest of the album is consistent, but seemingly identical tunes echo throughout the EP, offering little variation between each track. At best, the album will produce a couple of fun summer sing-alongs. But as for the group of chiseled Justin Biebers, their music careers will probably be as short as the album’s 7-song track list.

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Suckers, “Candy Salad”

Frenchkiss Records

Suckers’ second full-length album assumes a new, polished tone of elegance and precision without compromising the happy-go-lucky sing-alongs that float through 2010’s “Wild Smile.” Just as catchy its predecessor, “Candy Salad” takes listeners on a melodic sailboat ride of tracks, all peppered in layers of psychedelic synthesizers and abstract guitar riffs which bend to the vocal flows and hook-like whistling of lead singers and guitarists Quinn Walker and Austin Fisher. Despite the variety of elements running through the album — which seem more overwhelming than those of the instrumentally diverse “Wild Smile” — each track achieves a clear execution. The harmonious essence of each track sweeps through clearly. But the continuously current-like drift of music can mesh the album a little too closely, losing some songs in the flow.

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“Prototype 2”

‘Art, Fashion & Soul’ shows local art 600 Main hosts event every Thurs.

David Jones Entertainment Writer

Local art enthusiasts looking for a night of art-infused revelry can look no further than Art Fashion & Soul. Downtown nightclub 600 Main transforms each Thursday into a home for Red Stick artists, designers, poets and musicians to showcase their talents and sell their work. Art Fashion & Soul will feature live painting, make-up artistry and a house DJ. Justin Burnett, president of High Def Productions, the company who organized the event, said he and his business partners Marshawn Burnett and engineering senior Mario Murphy noticed the city lacked a central focal point for artists in the community to congregate, and this event is an attempt to ﬁll that void. “We know there are so many people around the city and the University that would like to participate in events like this, but it hadn’t yet been done properly.” Burnett said. He said the company has held the event in the past but recently decided to revive their efforts and make Art Fashion & Soul a weekly occurrence. Jaora Johnson, kinesiology junior and marketing director for High Def Productions, said the ﬁrst installment of Art Fashion & Soul, which kicked off last Thursday, was impressive. “I sat there in awe, seeing a lot of art you don’t usually get to see in Baton Rouge,” Johnson said. Burnett said he mostly enjoyed the diversity of the event, mentioning the spontaneity of the

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High Def Productions has become a staple in college entertainment for its endeavors in party production, but Burnett said the company plans to cater to a wider demographic with the Art Fashion & Soul event. He said although High Def Productions originated at the University and involves a substantial number of students, he hopes his newest venture will obtain statewide participation and acknowledgement. Burnett said he wants the event to be a center for art enthusiasts around the city, a place where they can purchase quality artwork and other art products. The primary goal of event is not to make proﬁt but give exposure to artists who may not otherwise have had the chance, he said. An entry fee of $5 covers expenses. Art Fashion & Soul will be held every Thursday at 8 p.m.

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things one might see. “You’re going to walk in and see poets, and then you look to your left, you may see a guy tuning his horn — you’re going to see a lot,” he said. “It’s a great place for art.” Johnson described the event as a “free environment” where patrons can roam freely to various sections of the room to experience the art form they enjoy most. His particular favorite was the poets’ section, he said, where he took in the words of English junior Eric Cuoto. “I’m not an artist, but I do have an appreciation for it,” Johnson said. “I know Eric Cuoto. He’s a very good poet, but some of the things he says, it’s just inspiring.” Cuoto, who said he regularly performs in front of audiences, said he enjoyed the event’s “friendly vibe” and the chance to network while appreciating various forms of art. “For me, it’s another chance to meet new people ﬁrst and artists second and try to impact somebody or let them impact me,” he said.

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The End Records Over the course of eight studio albums, the career of Portland indierockers The Dandy Warhols’ has been marked by equal parts successful, catchy tracks and disappointingly mediocre fops. The band’s latest album, “This Machine,” falls unfortunately into the second of those categories. Fans craving new material with the same gritty charm of the band’s more successful endeavors will be disappointed with this dark, droning compilation of quasi-whispered vocals, sluggish bass and whining synths. The low-fi effects on the faster-paced tracks is grating on the nerves, and clever lyrics from better days have been usurped by moody sentiments. Fans of The Warhols’ long-winded musical vocation may not be impressed with this latest effort, but maybe a ninth album will bring them back from the dark side. MORGAN SEARLES

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When the first trailers for “Prototype 2” were released, audiences were convinced they were in for a relatable, emotional story about the main character, James Heller, using his superpowers to exact revenge for the death of his family. However, near the beginning of the game, it becomes clear this is not the path that will be taken. “Prototype 2” severs the player’s connection to Heller, transforming him into a vessel through which the predictable story is told. The game’s graphics don’t stand out either, looking almost exactly like those from the original “Prototype,” which is nearly three years old. Luckily, “Prototype 2” can rely on fun game play and unique elements to make it an enjoyable, if forgettable, playing experience. The game may not be worth its $60 price tag, but it’s certainly worth a play-through.

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Bright colors and popular prints take over campus Warmer weather on the horizon

Is your body in jail, or are those stripes just happy to see you? That joke may not have drawn many laughs, but this summer’s trends are certain to evoke smiles from consumers anticipating the season’s offering of short shorts, skirts and tight tanks. As long sundresses and scoop-neck tanks flood sidewalks during local summer festivals and city celebrations, trendy prints are easier to find. One print in particular that fashionistas love to love during high temperatures is stripes. AL BURKS Ve r t i c a l , Columnist horizontal and diagonal stripes and even pinstripes are offered year-round in pretty much any garment you can imagine. But summer brings about the hot hues mixed with cool and neutral undertones that consumers wear to the movies, water parks and snowball stands. What’s even more interesting is the popular horizontal zigzag stripe inspired by the Chevron logo, which has inspired many manufacturers who designed garments inspired by the logo, dubbing them “Chevron stripes.” These Chevron stripes, in addition to a patchwork of lines juxtaposed in different colors, widths and directions, make up some of the most recent releases of this classic fashion trend. Items exhibiting such traits are the Alexander McQueen patchwork green stripe sweater, the Junya Wantanabe Comme des Garcons Man denim patchwork button through shirt or the very affordable Splendid Patchwork Stripe Slub Sweater sold on REVOLVEclothing.com. The site features loads of cute block-section stripes, beach stripes, maritime stripes and circus dyed sections to suit the bohemian fairy look. Even feather-dyed detailing is popular on this trendy website, providing the most convenient separate maxi skirt, dresses and tanks for reasonable prices. Another dye-based design regaining popularity is tie-dye, in all of its crafty ’70s glory. This dye phenomenon has resurfaced as folk- and craft-inspired items come into focus for the vintage lover with modern flare. While tie-dye fashions

appear at first to be retrograde, technology advances the reinvention of every resurfacing market product. This season, tie-dye has been designed to simulate floral patterns, and some styles are offered in fabulously intricate tiedye-ombre styles, such as the very cute beaded tie-dye Mickey Mouse tank top on Polyvore.com. More specifically, an excellently executed example of this trend can be seen in designs from Joel Janse Van Vuuren shown in his runway collection at South Africa Fashion Week the first week of April. Africa is just one continent currently inspiring some of the more indigenous prints offered by brands and manufacturers looking to cash in on the indieprint trend. Many geometric and earthy styles are seen in maxi dresses, tights, tanks, shorts and even denim, as demonstrated by those offered by Raven Denim and plenty crafty-but-sexylooking hot pant shorts found on shopplanetblue.com. This season’s hottest trends help to pull off those scorching looks that are sure to inspire heated summer flings, road trip adventures and countless ducklipped pictures on Instagram with friends influenced by the hot colorways that make these outings hot. While select colors may sway a lot of fashionable purchases, jumbling them all together for rainbow looks proves to be one of the most prevalent trends thus far. One hot cocktail dress is the rainbow-colored Zena dress from the Nasty Gal website, which offers so many hippie-chic styles for the young, beautiful and free. The rainbow colorway is a rather classic trend that makes special appearances in collections across the globe every year, never compromising the value of its integration but also never saturating the market. Even classic polka-dotted styles can be fun and flirtier when using a rainbow color palette in the product’s design. With all the colors in play for summer, orange you glad this trend summary gave you the scoop? Al Burks is a 25-year-old apparel design senior from New Orleans.

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Prints and bright colors are popping up in students’ wardrobes around campus as the summer approaches.

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FINDING FAME

Thursday, April 26, 2012

Student plays college jock, partner to detective in Web series ‘Subrosan’ premieres tonight on YouTube Raylea Barrow Entertainment Writer

Interdisciplinary studies junior Zack Payne stars in the second episode of the Web series “Subrosan,” premiering tonight at 8 p.m. on YouTube and premium Video on Demand outlets like Netflix. The mystery-thriller series for mature audiences investigates an underground cult hidden in plain sight. Ray Roche, the story’s protagonist, is a private detective who partners with a college jock, Payne’s character Zack St. Germain, to dig deeper into the culture of the Subrosan, an alien occult. “We follow Roche from a mundane meat grinder of lowlevel street crime, through the looking glass and into a secret culture of alien-descended bloodlines who are manipulating everything from the weather to the state of world affairs,” director Dwayne Coots said in an e-mail. Coots said the series can appeal to viewers who sense that the world is not exactly how it appears. Payne said his character, St. Germain, is promoted as the clean-cut and cute college guy, but he’s also shady. In trying to solve the mystery of “Subrosan,” St. Germain also has an obsessive

love interest with the senator’s daughter, Claire. “With ‘Subrosan,’ it’s not all cake and ice cream,” Payne said. “There is a real world out there, and it will eat you up. People can relate to [the characters]. It’s not all smiles like ‘Friends’ is. It shows everybody for who they really are.” The Web series has been compared to the HBO show “True Blood,” which Payne said is commendable. “That is such an honor, but at the same time we are ‘Subrosan,’” Payne said. “We are diverse, and it has a lot more to offer. It will always be a mind game.” Payne was selected for the show when the producer and director approached him during his acting class. “I took [an acting] class for three years and was just waiting for a break … for something big to happen,” Payne said. “The producer and director joined the class, and I didn’t really know.” Coots said Payne “brings it” every time. “We just love Zack’s work. He is equal parts playful and focused and brings this complex mix into his performance. He is an amazing, upwardly bound talent,” Coots said. Coots said “Subrosan” is 100-percent Louisiana made, and the show solely used local actors and crew to produce the Web series. “We’ve shot all across the state, with scenes from Lake Arthur to St. Bernard. We’re

banking on the amazing talent of local actors to compel viewers to follow our heroes through their mysterious and deadly journey,” Coots said. Payne has been a singer, a model for stores like Saks Fifth Avenue and a linebacker for the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, but he said seeing himself in a Web series is remarkable. “[Theater is] a way to get away, and it’s something fun you can do,” Payne said. “I promised myself to be happy in the moment and every moment so [I’ll] die with no regret. It’s something I’ve been living by.”

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Interdisciplinary studies junior Zack Payne acts in a scene from the Web series “Subrosan,” which can be watched on sites like YouTube and Netflix.

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Thursday, April 26, 2012 SPELLING BEE, from page 15

but he considerably elevates the character above cliché. He also resounds a great, brassy voice during “Magic Foot,” a song about Barfée’s special spelling ability. Jacob Miller, theatre senior, portrays the hilarious Vice Principal Douglas Panch. Most of Panch’s material comes from his recitation of words being used in a sentence, but Miller ’s deadpan delivery makes for some of the biggest laughs in “Spelling Bee.” Wil Thomas, a theatre junior, gets plenty of humorous moments as Leaf Coneybear, the only one of the spellers who isn’t very smart. Many of Thomas’ laughs come from his stoner-like delivery while doing things like chuckling at a word that sounds like “coochie.” Thomas is also a solid singer, blending well

JAZZ FEST, from page 15

on “The Voice,” while big-show performers My Morning Jacket and Foo Fighters have developed a reputation for giving their all at live shows on top of their recently praised albums. The festival gobbled up several college buzzworthy acts as well, performers like Florence + The Machine, Grace Potter and the Nocturnals, Iron & Wine and the quickly rising Lafayette-based GIVERS. Jazz Fest didn’t forget to include historically lauded acts, either. With The Eagles, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band and the Beach Boys, attendees will hear tunes from nearly every era of American music. But the excitement isn’t confined to the Fair Grounds Race Course. Performers will venture to other New Orleans venues throughout the week. Ivan Neville, Galactic, Dr. John and Ziggy Marley are just some performers who will play in venues like the Howlin’ Wolf and Tipitina’s during the first and second weekends of Jazz Fest. Numerous cultural exhibits and food and drink stands can also consume what little time attendees have between sets. Local fare like crawfish bread, shucked oysters,

with the ensemble but also standing out on his own. While the ensemble did a good job of holding one another together, not every cast member is as good as the last. Theatre sophomore Sierra Terrebonne plays Logainne Schwartzand-Grubenierre, a character with two fathers, hence her two last names. Terrebonne is a ﬁne actress, but her voice lacked the necessary power at the beginning of the show. However, she improved considerably as the show went on. Many of the low elements of “Spelling Bee” were things that, unfortunately, could not be changed by Swine Palace. Each character’s shtick, whether it’s Barfée’s nerdy qualities or Coneybear’s stupidity, begins to wear thin around the 45-minute mark. Of course, because this is a spelling bee, characters must exit

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the stage when they misspell a word. There’s a deﬁnite correlation between the decreasing number of characters on the stage and the decreasingly interesting plot. Toward its end, the production shoots for sentimentality that falls ﬂat. Though “Spelling Bee” only lasts an hour and 40 minutes, audience members may begin to wish for its end during the last few musical numbers. Again, most of the issues I have with “Spelling Bee” aren’t the fault of the cast and crew at Swine Palace. Everyone, from the set designers to the sound crew, have done their part to make the adaptation work. It’s just a shame the musical’s weak points undercut their efforts. Grade: B+ Contact Joey Groner at jgroner@lsureveille.com

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An actress performs during LSU Theatre’s production of “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee,” which debuted Wednesday night.

poboys, boiled crawfish, boudin and jambalaya are a handful of food options available to allow patrons a taste of Louisiana culture while hearing it. In addition, desserts like snowballs, gelato, pralines and pies will satisfy any sweet tooth. Jazz Fest has grown to be a statewide spectacle and one of Louisiana’s flagship music events, but the festival began in a simpler fashion than it maintains today. The first festival, held in 1970 in Congo Square, saw performers like the celebrated gospel singer and civil rights activist Mahalia Jackson; legendary pianist, composer and jazz icon Duke Ellington and renowned New Orleans clarinetist Pete Fountain, who will perform this year. While the first festival gathered only about 350 attendees, according to the festival’s website, Jazz Fest attendance has since swelled to about 400,000, incorporating more cultural icons on a wider scope. Performers include everything from locally to nationally popular performers of jazz, blues, rock, R&B and rap — anything that represents the musical and cultural flair of Louisiana.

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Banning sex offenders from social media violates freedom of speech

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CHRIS GRILLOT Columnist In 2009, Peter Chapman raped and murdered 17-year-old Ashleigh Hall in England. Chapman, a convicted doublerapist, coerced Hall into meeting him over Facebook. The catch: Chapman posed as an attractive 17-year-old boy. To combat this type of crime, Rep. Ledricka Thierry, D-Opelousas, has proposed a bill that would ban convicted pedophiles from social networking. Before I go on, protecting children is paramount, and there are instances of sexual crimes against children where the perpetrator deserves life. That said, Thierry’s bill sparks a number of questions about its constitutionality and effectiveness. House Bill 620 would ban individuals convicted of indecent behavior with juveniles, pornography involving juveniles and computeraided solicitation of minors, or video voyeurism, from social websites. The bill defines a “social networking website” as any site whose primary purpose is “facilitating social interaction with other users of the website.” It specifies that the websites must have capabilities that allow users to create Web pages or profiles about themselves that are

available to the general public or other users as a “mechanism of communication.” A “social networking website” doesn’t include sites that only provide photo-sharing, e-mail or instant messengers. It doesn’t include sites primarily for facilitating commercial transactions, and it doesn’t include ones primarily used for disseminating news. In February, Chief Justice Brian Jackson of the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana struck down the bill’s first incarnation, citing First Amendment violations. Jackson believed the bill went overboard and banned use to most of the Internet. The bill’s reincarnation — though approved by the House of Representatives — appears to have the same problem as its predecessor. Because of the bill’s vague wording, it may cover much more than social networking and take away outlets for free speech. It may cover professional networking website LinkedIn. It also seems to include sites like Yahoo!, which contains e-mail and news and allows users to make a profile. And will it cover blogging sites like WordPress or iPhone socialnetworking apps like Foursquare? At any rate, the bill may still cover a substantial amount of the Internet now that social networking influences new websites across the Web. These questions need to be

addressed before the bill is passed. Unfortunately, Rep. Thierry could not be reached for comment by press time. Another problem is that the bill will affect more people than needed. In a 2003 study by the Bureau of Justice Statistics, only about 5 percent of nearly 9,700 sex offenders released from jail were rearrested for a new sex crime in three years. These statistics show the bill ignores that most released offenders aren’t committing future crimes. In fact, the bill assumes all will commit another sex crime — and that it will occur online. These offenders served their time. Is it right to continue punishing them for the rest of their lives? The ban will inevitably be more harmful to convicted sex offenders ready to live a crime-free life. And finally, the law will not affect those criminals willing to commit another crime. People willing to break the law will break the law — that’s how they become criminals. Though it may be illegal to register on a website under their real name, convicted sex offenders could register under a nickname if they are going to prey on social networking sites. If passed, Thierry’s bill would simply say Louisiana is tough on child sex offenders, while creating a new crime only to be committed by those who have served their time

— logging on to Facebook or trying to get a job via LinkedIn. To make the bill more constitutional, Thierry could make the law narrower, possibly including only repeated sex offenders or sex offenders who were originally convicted of using the Internet to solicit sex. Another suggestion is for Thierry to pass a bill to enhance sex offender rehabilitation rather than a bill to restrict outlets to free speech. A blanket ban on social media will harm a majority of convicted sex offenders’ rights and keep them from engaging in social networking. Right now, Louisiana requires sex offenders to register in an online database and have special driver’s licenses, among other duties. Social networking has potential —

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if used in the right way — to help integrate such criminals back into society, rather than ostracize them further. Sex crimes against children is a controversial subject. But we cannot let emotions and stereotypes against certain people justify harming First Amendment rights. There is a compromise to be made. Why not focus on helping rather than creating lifelong punishments? Chris Grillot is a 21-year-old English and mass communication senior from New Orleans. Follow him on Twitter @TDR_cgrillot. Contact Chris Grillot at cgrillot@lsureveille.com

GUEST COLUMN

Sodomy laws need update, overshadow more serious issues

Michael Remington LSU alumnus

Most of you LSU students may be committing crimes that you don’t even know exist, let alone ones you may be committing on a daily basis. According to Louisiana code 14:89, consensual “unnatural carnal copulation” with members of the same or opposite sex is prohibited. “Crimes against nature” are also considered unconstitutional in Louisiana. 1. Placing one’s mouth upon

a penis constitutes a crime against nature. 2. Oral copulation between two women constitutes a crime against nature. 3. An expert is permitted to offer an opinion on whether or not oral sex between a man and women is “unnatural.” 4. If found guilty of numbers 1 through 3, the punishment for these “crimes against nature” is a fine of $2,000, imprisonment with or without hard labor for no more than five years, or both.

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5. But sexual intercourse with a dead human body is not a crime in Louisiana. These laws are saying that hard-working college students who work one or two jobs in order to pay for themselves to attend LSU are not wise enough to know what is or isn’t a crime against nature or people. Those who get jobs and work 30 to 40 years don’t necessarily have sufficient experience to determine what are natural or unnatural sexual crimes. Let’s take it a step further.

People who have a bachelor’s or master’s degree can surely be able tell what are natural or unnatural sex acts. Furthermore, these laws say that even elite and highly educated people with Ph.D.’s or M.D’s don’t have the knowledge, wisdom, intelligence and worldly experience to make up their own minds as to what constitutes “unnatural sex crimes,” which is complete nonsense. That’s why I thought we go to college and get jobs — so we can make up our own minds about life

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decisions, such as what we like or dislike and what are natural or unnatural sex acts with our girl/boy friend and wife/husband. These frivolous laws should be dropped, and more severe penalties for child molestation and domestic abuse acted out by husbands/boyfriends upon their wives/girlfriends should be implemented.

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“We’ve got to clear some of the room out of the prisons so we can put the bad guys in there, like the pedophiles and the politicians.”

Kinky Friedman

American country singer, novelist and columnist Nov. 1, 1944 — present

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HEAD to HEAD

Should drug testing be mandatory for welfare recipients? Yes. It’s only fair if they take government money. SCUM OF THE GIRTH PARKER CRAMER Columnist Welfare money is not drug money. Welfare money is for your kids, your groceries, your rent — not weed, strippers and angel dust. The Louisiana legislature recently took action to ensure that welfare money, which comes in the form of pre-paid debit cards, could not be spent at gambling establishments, liquor stores and strip clubs. This is a good idea. Welfare money is not intended to fund such vices. Despite the safeguards taken to prevent misappropriation of welfare funds, it still happens. It’s naive to believe that not one single taxpayer dollar somehow found its way through the welfare system and into the black market via a drug deal. This is where the debate about drug testing welfare recipients comes from — and I happen to think it’s a pretty good idea. Like most of you, I’m a big fan of civil liberties, and I do not believe drug testing welfare recipients is a violation of rights. The welfare average in Louisiana is $137 per month, which comes out to slightly less than $5 per day. That’s not very much money. In fact, that’s hardly anything. But it’s still money, and if you are being paid by the taxpayers, expect to pee in a cup. Government workers have to do it. Most non-government workers have to do it. Why shouldn’t a welfare recipient have to do it? Welfare money should not go to drugs. However, if an individual is on welfare and admits to having a drug problem, I believe the government should provide rehabilitation for this person. Addiction is a public health issue, not a criminal offense. I am an advocate of the welfare system. I can’t stand when people talk about welfare recipients being a drain on society, just sitting around all day, cashing government checks and smoking the reefer. This is the stereotype of the welfare recipient in this country, and it couldn’t be further from the truth. Many individuals on welfare are hard-working people with multiple jobs who just need a little help getting by. Welfare recipients need to submit to drug tests, because if they don’t, conservative America will continue to rant about abolishing all welfare until they get their way. That cannot happen. This country needs welfare, because countries with a solid socioeconomic safety net are more successful than those without. In most countries, the poor would leave their home country and come to America in search of better opportunities. Since we are America, the poor aren’t leaving. The welfare issue is always going to be around, but it doesn’t always have to be problematic. However, it will continue to be so until the stereotype of the welfare recipient changes.

How do you shake the stereotype of a crackhead? It’s as simple as peeing in a cup. Submitting to a drug test not only proves the welfare critics wrong, recipients would get paid afterwards — assuming they come up clean. Drug money is what economists would call “disposable income,” as in you will dispose of a lot of your income this way. For the people who can afford drug habits, go ahead. I have no quarrel with you. If certain welfare recipients don’t want to give up drugs, stop cashing the checks. Even if taxpayer money isn’t spent directly on narcotics, it frees up other money which can be spent on drugs. No matter which way you put it, that’s the people’s crack. So either you share, or you get off welfare. Parker Cramer is a 21-year-old political science junior from Houston. Follow him on Twitter @TDR_pcramer.

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No. It feeds stereotypes of the poor as drug users. FOR THINKERS ONLY MATTHEW WESTFALL Columnist Wait, you’re poor? If so, you definitely do drugs. It’s a fact. Unfortunately, that’s the kind of senseless thought process being propagated by legislators and proponents of mandatory drugtesting for welfare applicants. If you’re one of those asinine supporters, no need to worry. You can at least take solace knowing you’ll always have the Constitution to wipe your behind with. Really, that’s all you’re doing. You’re dropping your drawers and desecrating the longest-surviving Constitution in the world. Mandatory drug-testing for welfare applicants is becoming a popular idea across the U.S., with 23 states seeking to adopt stricter laws that would require public-aid recipients to take drug tests. Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal signed legislation April 16 that will require thousands of people applying for welfare to pass a drug test before they can receive benefits. Less than 24 hours later, The New York Times reported that an identical law in Florida requiring drug tests for people who seek welfare benefits resulted in no direct savings, snared few drug users and had no effect on the number of applications.

For four months, from July through October 2011, Florida instituted the mandatory drug-testing of people applying for welfare. In October, Judge Mary S. Scriven of the Federal District Court issued a temporary injunction and scolded lawmakers when she deemed the legislation a “constitutional infringement.” The four months of testing in Florida saw a mere 2.6 percent of the state’s cash assistance applicants fail the drug test — or 108 of 4,086 — according to figures released by the state. Florida Gov. Rick Scott signed the law amid promises that it would save taxpayers money — $77 million to be exact — and deter drug users. It did neither. In fact, the testing cost the government an extra $45,780 and tapped into deeply held beliefs about the deserving and undeserving poor. Florida’s legislative failure wasn’t the first to be ruled unconstitutional or deemed inappropriate. In June 2011, the Louisiana Senate voted to scrap a Metairie representative’s proposal to require drug-testing of welfare recipients who receive cash assistance. Proponents of drug-testing welfare applicants commonly argue that a large number of drug users going on welfare use it to support their illicit habits. This type of ideology only feeds into longstanding stereotypes about the kind of people who go on welfare, and it isn’t based on any substantial research. The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism found there is no significant difference in the rate of illegal-drug use by welfare applicants and other people. Another study found that 70 percent of illegal-drug users between the age of 18 and 49 are employed full-time. Aside from lending to misguided stereotypes, the welfare drug-testing program is simply a violation of the Fourth Amendment’s protection against unreasonable searches. The ideology violates the constitutional rights of those who are already facing financial hardship and simply will not stand up against legal challenge. In these times of financial uncertainty, it would seem it’s become a populist ideal to stigmatize the needy and take the position that all welfare applicants are suspected drug users and should be subject to being searched. The problem is that there are all sorts of people who benefit from government programs. Businessmen get state contracts, farmers receive crop subsidies and retired state workers receive pensions — shall we drug test all of them? Welfare recipients will garner little public sympathy, but stigmatizing poverty by associating it with drug abuse is patently malicious. It’s imperative that we constrain government intrusiveness and maintain personal freedom for all. Let it be known that drug-testing the poor is bad policy and even worse law. Matthew Westfall is a 23-year-old mass communication senior from Winchester, Va. Follow him Twitter @TDR_mwestfall.

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CASEMANAGER NEEDED Entry level position for recent college graduate with Human Service degree. Must be organized, have excellent computer skills, and possess an outgoing and pleasant personality. You will provide casemanagement for 30 individuals with developmental disabilities. Salary is $26,000.00 year. Send resume and references to : humanservicejobs@ gmail.com 225.216.1199 PARKVIEW BAPTIST PRESCHOOL Preschool Afternoon Teachers needed 3-6pm ﬂex days. no degree required. Please email your resume to parkviewbps@ gmail.com NOW HIRING $10/HOUR Hosts/Hostesses needed in Tiger Stadium Club/Suites for Bayou Country Superfest, all day May 26&27. Contact tdsintern@lsu.edu or 225.578.0183 ICCESSORIZE is looking for an energetic, dependable, and sales oriented person to add to its staff. Must be able to work some nights and some weekends. Please send resumes to iccessorize. mol@gmail.com YMCA CERTIFIED LIFEGUARDS NOW HIRING:. Flex schedules. We will train you! Certiﬁcation classes offered starting May 2012. Apply at any YMCA branch location: A. C. Lewis (ask for Abby) C. B. Pennington, Jr. (ask for Erin) Paula G. Manship (ask for Billie) Southside (ask for Jessica) ExxonMobil (ask for Toni) Dow Westside (ask for Kayne) WORK WITH KIDS! Learning center needs part-time assistants. Call 225-916-4844. FACEBOOK Your FaceBook page + automated system = hundreds of dollars each month! Call: 225.308.2048 INTERESTED IN QUICK CASH? LSU Campus Bellhops is currently looking for men with muscle. Make your own schedule, and make up to $20-40 an hour! Sign up as a team with a friend at campusbellhops.com

students welcomed $795 to $925 225.756.8355 COUNTER CLERK part time afternoon position available flexible hours, great summer job Welsh’s Cleaners College Dr. @ Perkins Rd. apply in person YMCA FRONT DESK ATTENDANTS Summer Part-time flex schedules - must we willing to work 3-5 days/week including nights & weekends. Customer service, multi task, computer skills. FREE membership! Apply in person: C. B. Pennington, Jr. YMCA, 11550 Old Hammond Hwy. Baton Rouge, LA 70815. 272-9622 PLUCKERS WING BAR NOW HIRING for Both Locations: Servers, Hosts and Cashiers. Apply at 4225 Nicholson, 6353 Bluebonnet or at www.pluckers.net LOOKING FOR MOR THAN A STUDENT JOB? Why not work for the highest paying student job on campus? Real world sales opportunities- NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY. Apply in B34 Hodges Hall today or call (225) 578-609 REV UP YOUR RESUME! Join the LSU Student Media marketing team and soup up your skills in marketing, event planning, social media, and film though exotic internships. Contact Shannon at marketing@lsureveille.com NOW HIRING Business is Good! DRURY INN & SUITES PART-TIME FRONT DESK Starting @ $ 9.50 /hr. Customer Service Experience Preferred 225.766.2022 EARN $1000-$3200 A month to drive our brand new cars with ads. www. AdCarPay.com FACEBOOK WIZ? TWITTER MASTER? Google+ god? Put your skills to good use at LSU Student Media, management position available. Send your resume to marketing@lsureveille.com or stop by B34 Hodges Hall to fill out an application today!

BEAUTY CONSULTANT Merle Norman Mall of La. Part time nights and weekends. No experience necessary. Email resume to jamilee19@ juno.com

LEIGH’S COVE CONDO 2/2, $1200/mth, very nice, close to campus, w/s inc, gated 504.975.6745 $AVE $ WALK TO LSU! LARGE 1 BR APT. 769-7757 / 266-8666 / 278-6392 2 BD 1.5 BATH COTTAGE Close to LSU. Fenced back yard, private parking, partially furnished. $1,050/ mo. 7951 Bayou Fountain Avenue. Available immediately. 225.330.9286 or 225.757.0494. SUMMER APARTMENT? Sublet apartment for June and July. Near campus, on bus route, pool. $535/month with $200 deposit. Text me. 318.455.1684

LAND ROVER - RANGE ROVER 2006 White HSE that looks like new. $18,950. 127,000 mostly highway miles. Must see! 601.757.7389

STORE YOUR STUFF STUDENT SPECIAL Get ﬁrst month FREE. Climate Control of LA Self-Storage and Stor-It Mini Warehouses. 3147 College Dr. just past the RR tracks. Enter thru College Creek Shopping Center (FedEx store). Various sizes, covered loading, video cameras, and alarms. 24/7 service with our Insomniac kiosk (rent a unit, make a payment, buy a lock) very cool. We Love Students. 225.927.8070 BURGIN APARTMENTS 1br/1ba, $589/$500dep. 175 Burgin Ave, 10-unit building 2miles from LSU on bus route. No pets. 225.252.3163 AVAILABLE SOON 1BR &2BR. 4118, 4065, 4243, 4119 BURBANK $495-$650 Walk or bike to class on path across the old golf course. Near Walk-Ons, MelloMushroom, Izzo’s & Taco Bell. LSU bus route. No pets. www.lsubr.com for pictures/ﬂoor plans. brrentnow@cox.net for application. 4 BR 3.5 BTH LSU CONDO On LSU bus route. Pool in complex. Gated Complex. $1,800/ mo. Available July/ August 225.572.5546

FOR RENT- Fully furnished apartment for short-term rental. $650/ mos includes utilities, basic cable and high speed Internet. Very close to campus. Available May 1- July 31. 985.634.1290 RESERVE NOW FOR 2012-2013 3 Bed/3 Bath @ $1650/ Month, Free Optional Monthly Maid Service! Brightside on LSU Bus Route Arlington Trace & Summer Grove Condos Parking for 3 & All Appliances Included Fantastic Pool Available for 1 Year Lease Beginning June 1st, July 1st & Aug 1st. hollisleech@yahoo.com 310.989.4453

3-3 BEDROOM CONDOS FOR RENT AT Brightside Estates Near LSU/ Brightside and Nicholson. Amenities: Gated, Spacious living, pool,&beach volleyball. email Talbots@cox.net or call 225.266.9063 LUXURY CONDOS Spacious 1 & 2 BDRMS gated, courtyard w/pool, granite, wood ﬂoors & more - Jr’s, Sr’s & law

TWO ROOMMATES WANTED! Gated North Gate condo, utilities included. Large rooms. Washer/dryer. $600 month. 225.241.9429 FEMALE ROOMMATE NEEDED ASAP 2BR Tiger Manor $525/mo to take over 1yr lease in August or sooner ameiiwess@aol.com

3 BR 2 BA HOUSE FOR RENT Meadowbend Subd. Near LSU. Pets welcome. $1100. Mo. $500. dep. Call 985.688.2757

HOUSES 3/1 814 Geranium $995 2/1 836 W. Garﬁeld $550 Apts. studio $395 2/1 $495-$595 McProperty.mgr@cox.net McDaniel Properties 388-9858

FINANCIAL/MARKETING COORDNATOR Dental ofﬁce, Part Time, Tues.-Fri. Perkins/ Bluebonnet area Fax resume to 7694896 or email: appts@batonrougedentist.com EDITORIAL & SALES INTERNSHIPS BIC Media Solutions is expanding our custom book division. We are looking to add freelance writers and part-time sales trainees to work on several upcoming projects. If you would like to gain hands-on experience and earn some extra income, we would like to hear from you. Please submit rÈsumÈ and work samples to Wendy Landry at wendy@bicalliance.com. For information about sales, contact Earl Heard or Brandy McIntire at (225) 751-9996. 225.751.9996

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FEMALE FOR 5-BEDROOM Need subleaser August 2012-July 2013. Cottages of BR; furnished, on lake w/ balcony. $655/ month all included. 504.909.5822 I’M A TALL, HANDSOME guy looking for a fun-loving, attractive Christian girl to take walks, watch movies, and take day trips with. Email me at greatguy107@gmail.com THIS LITTLE PIGGY went to the market because he was feeling all alone. He found a lot of gumbo, but of friends he saw none. Looking for a few good pals to hang around the barnyard with on Friday! Contact: smoochypiggy4life@ gmail.com INTELLECTUAL NICE GUY looking for a female friend to do things with. (i.e. texting, getting lunch, hanging out...) Emphasis on person to person activities. Not looking for anything fancy just someone to talk to while getting lunch or over coffee or just hanging out when there is nothing better to do. I understand people are busy so not looking for something everyday but every once in a while would be nice to actually have someone to hang out with. SERIOUS offers only please. If interested or have any questions, contact me at pumpitup120@yahoo.com. Put personal ad or something to distinguish your email in the subject line in case it goes in spam. BORED So let’s be friends. Text me 225-334-8828 NEED MORE FRIENDS? Did you move far from home? Do your current friends suck? Do you just wish you knew more people? We are currently taking applications for new friends to be enlisted among the ranks of our own. Do you think you are worthy? email us at friendshipapplication@gmail.com and ﬁll out our application to see if we ﬁnd you suitable to be our new friend. No guarantee on the amount of spots available.

3 BR, 3 bath gated townhome. Near LSU. $1500/ mo. (225) 752-8842. 225.752.4825 2BR 4119 BURBANK $650 You’ll love Goodrich. Walk or bike to class on path across the old golf course. Near Walk-Ons, Mello-Mushroom, Izzo’s & Taco Bell. LSU bus route. No pets. $400 dep. www.lsubr.com for pictures/ﬂoor plans. brrentnow@cox.net for more info.

PREGNANT? NEED HELP? Call ST. ELIZABETH FOUNDATION. All Calls Are Conﬁdential. 225.769.8888

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