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‘FROM MY PERSPECTIVE, Interstate shutdown IT’S ALL ABOUT THE gridlocks city, campus STUDENTS.’ Section of I-10 TRAFFIC

Executive vice closed indefinitely chancellor and Ben Wallace provost wants to Senior Contributing Writer Cancelled classes, closed continue growth roadways and citywide bumper-

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Editor’s note: This is the second in a two-part proﬁle of the University’s newest leaders. From engines to education, Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost Stuart Bell likes to build things. The 55-year-old keeps engine pistons on top of his bookcase and extensive engineering degrees on his walls. Like his counterpart, Interim System President and Chancellor William “Bill” Jenkins, Bell did not intend to become an administrator. Growing up in Abilene, Texas, Bell discovered an early interest in science. “I just had really great science teachers,” he said, crediting a few teachers for spurring his interest. He applied his curiosity and built projects out of Popular Science, a monthly CATHERINE THRELKELD / The Daily Reveille

to-bumper traffic. It wasn’t a hurricane evacuation, but a cyclone of mayhem swept through the city Wednesday after law enforcement officials indefinitely shut down Interstate 10 in both directions from the junction at Interstate 12 to Siegen Lane. At 3:45 a.m., a passenger vehicle overturned on I-10 eastbound near Essen Lane, forcing a tanker behind it filled with nearly 9,000 gallons of isobutane to abruptly stop. A semi truck transporting beer then rear-ended the tanker, causing its valve system

to burst and begin leaking the flammable, propane-like vapor, said Curt Monte, assistant public information officer for Baton Rouge Fire Department. All lanes of I-10 will remain closed until hazardous material removal crews can figure out how to either remove or transport whatever remains of the 8,700 gallons of isobutane that were still leaking out of the wrecked tanker as of Wednesday afternoon, said Trooper Russell Graham of LSP. The driver of the beer truck and the passenger were taken to a hospital for nonlife-threatening injuries, said Cpl. L’ Jean McKneely of Baton Rouge Police Department. Traffic overflowed onto Nicholson Drive, Highland Road and Burbank Drive, stranding drivers for hours as students and TRAFFIC, see page 6

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CRIME

Police seek art student imposter Suspect approached victim for photos Brian Sibille News Editor

The LSU Police Department is looking for a man who allegedly posed as a University art student and attempted to take inappropriate photos of a female student in Patrick F. Taylor Hall on Tuesday. The woman was approached

by a man who claimed to be an art student and wanted to take pictures of the woman, LSUPD said. He asked the woman to pose in different ways, but when the requests made the woman feel uncomfortable, she refused. The victim claimed that she was pushed by the suspect during the incident. The woman was able to escape and contact police. The man was wearing a white T-shirt with red writing and khaki shorts and was described as caucasian, about 18 to 22 years old, slim,

standing at 5 feet 7 inches with short brown hair. LSUPD Spokesman Capt. Cory Lalonde said it is not known where the suspect ﬂed, and the investigation will remain active. Anyone who witnessed the incident or has information on the suspect is encouraged to contact LSUPD at (225) 578-3231. Contact Brian Sibille at bsibille@lsureveille.com; Twitter: @TDR_news

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I-10 from Siegen Lane to the I-10/I-12 split remains closed in both directions after a tanker carrying flammable gas crashed on the Interstate.

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INTERNATIONAL Israeli biblical park Kfar Kfar outfits donkeys with Wi-Fi HOSHAYA, Israel (AP) — It was nothing like this 3,000 years ago. An Israeli attraction meant to immerse tourists in an authentic, ancient biblical experience has outfitted its donkeys with wireless routers. At the historical park of Kfar Kedem in northern Israel, visitors decked out in biblical robes and headdresses ride donkeys through the rolling hills of the Galilee, learning how people lived in Old Testament times. Now they can also surf the web while touring the land of the Bible on one of the oldest forms of transportation. Japan’s Prime Minister meets protesters, won’t stop reactors TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s prime minister met for the first time with leaders of weekly antinuclear protests Wednesday but rejected their demand that two recently restarted nuclear plants should be shut again. Tens of thousands of people have been gathering every Friday night outside Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda’s office compound to protest against nuclear power because of safety concerns set off by last year’s Fukushima Daiichi nuclear crisis.

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American tourist Ella uses an iPad while riding a Wi-Fi-outfitted donkey lead by her brother Aaron, in Kfar Kedem, a biblical reenactment park.

Mexico religious cult refuses to allow teachers into walled community MEXICO CITY (AP) — Adherents of a religious sect in western Mexico are physically blocking school teachers from entering their walled community, setting up one of the most high-proﬁle confrontations between religious and civil authorities in Mexico since the 1930s. Local ofﬁcials in the western state of Michoacan said Wednesday it may be time to call in a large-scale police operation to enforce the right to schooling in the community.

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NATIONAL

STATE/LOCAL

Outbreak of tatoo infections traced back to tainted ink

Saints: Kromer will be interim coach for the first six games

ATLANTA (AP) — An outbreak of infected tattoos has led to an unlikely source: the ink. With the growing popularity of tattoos, health ofﬁcials say they are seeing more cases of a nasty skin infection caused by a common bacteria traced to the ink. In the largest outbreak, 19 people in Rochester, N.Y., ended up with bubbly rashes on their new tattoos, researchers reported Wednesday. Infections from tattooing are nothing new. Hepatitis, staph infections and even MRSA have been tied to tattoos. Book on first-hand account of bin Laden raid coming out Sept. 11

METAIRIE (AP) — The New Orleans Saints have designated offensive line coach Aaron Kromer as the interim head coach for the first six regular-season games, when assistant head coach Joe Vitt will have to serve his suspension in connection with the NFL’s bounty investigation. Vitt has been overseeing head coaching duties since Sean Payton’s full season suspension began in mid-April, but the Saints initially held off on a decision concerning who would become the figurehead for the coaching staff when Vitt had to step aside in Week 1. The 45-year-old Kromer is in his fifth season with the Saints.

NEW YORK (AP) — A firsthand account of the Navy SEAL mission that killed Osama bin Laden is coming out Sept. 11. Dutton announced Wednesday that Mark Owen’s “No Easy Day” will “set the record straight” on the raid in Pakistan in May 2011. “Mark Owen” is a pseudonym for the combat veteran who was one of the first fighters to enter bin Laden’s third floor hideout and also witnessed his death, according to Dutton, an imprint of Penguin Group (USA).

Man locks self in airplane cockpit, surrenders to authorities (AP) — A passenger ofﬁcials described as “distraught” when he shoved past crewmembers Wednesday and locked himself in a cockpit surrendered to authorities who cut the power so he couldn’t start the empty airplane. Andrew Alessi forced his way past two American Eagle agents and ran down the jet way to the aircraft around noon, half an hour before it was scheduled to start boarding.

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New Orleans Saints offensive line and running game coach Aaron Kromer runs drills during NFL training camp in Metairie.

Workers disciplined after GPS tracks work day, one resigns (AP) — One state worker resigned and two others took a cut in pay after a state agency tracked their movements with GPS devices and found they were shaving hours from their work day. State Alcohol and Tobacco Control Commissioner Troy Hebert tells The Advocate he installed Global Positioning System devices on agents’ vehicles and discovered some were taking extended lunch breaks, reporting to work late, leaving early and sometimes not coming to work at all.

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CORRECTIONS AND CLARIFICATIONS On August 22, in the story titled “LSU football stockpiles instate talent,” we incorrectly wrote that LSU football has won two national championships during coach Les Miles’ tenure. The Tigers have won one national championship with Miles as head coach.

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BATON ROUGE COMMUNITY

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Funding for Greenway project reaches $3 million Baton Rouge gets $1.1 million grant Ferris McDaniel Staff Writer

Baton Rouge has received a $1.1 million grant to commence work on the Downtown Greenway project, a web of pedestrian and bicycle paths linking seven BREC parks to LSU, downtown and the levee bike path. The greenway will span from the existing levee bike path, which will receive a new access point at River Road and Florida Street, to Memorial Stadium — connecting Capitol Park, BREC Spanish Town Seventh Street Park, Arsenal Park, BREC Convention Street Park, BREC Expressway Park, BREC City Park and Brooks Park. Funding from the most recent grant combined with past grant awards supplies the city with $3 million for the project, which will cover about two-thirds of the greenway’s cost, said Davis Rhorer, Downtown

Development District executive director. The group is seeking an additional $100,000 through a recreational trails grant, he added. “These funds are really something that we have gone after, and we’ve been very aggressive at going after grants and other funding in order to really take Baton Rouge to the next level,” said Mayor-President Kip Holden at the Downtown Development District’s monthly meeting. Plans for the greenway were submitted about 18 months ago, but funding was required before the project could continue, Rhorer said. Rhorer said DDD will spend the next two months seeking a designer for the greenway, which will be followed by a six- to eight-month period to develop a master plan. Construction should begin in about a year, he said. Cities around the country are moving to develop greenways for recreational and health purposes and as an alternate commuting option to cars, Rhorer said. The Baton Rouge greenway is a means for embracing inner city neighborhoods, the

University and downtown, he said. “It’s going to energize areas that are perceived as a negative,” Rhorer said. “We’re going to make them a positive.” Along with the greenway will come new lighting under interstate overpasses, public art pieces, new parking spaces and possible recreational venues such as tennis courts and a skateboard park, Rhorer said. Rhorer urged students to visit downtown Baton Rouge as it begins to blossom and provide more recreational options off-campus. The downtown greenway may be the first of numerous greenways throughout the city as organizations such as BREC and the FUTUREBR Implementation Team work to set up more greenways. “No doubt in my mind, this will be another signature project for Baton Rouge and is something that is really going to change us,” Holden said. “We will continue to go out and find other dollars to make things happen.” Contact Ferris McDaniel at fmcdaniel@lsureveille.com

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The Downtown Development District’s Greenway project will link seven BREC parks to LSU, downtown and the levee bike path by a web of pedestrian and bicycle paths.

HEALTH

West Nile virus cases spike in Baton Rouge Taylor Kimball Contributing Writer

Randy Vaeth is encouraging students to fight the bite. Vaeth, East Baton Rouge Parish Mosquito Abatement entomologist, said Louisiana has seen an increase in West Nile virus over the past few months. This year, the Department of Health and Hospitals has confirmed 92 cases of West Nile virus in Louisiana with nine cases in Baton Rouge. Six people infected with West Nile have died in the state this year. The DHH says West Nile virus can develop into a West Nile neuroinvasive disease, a West Nile fever or it could present no symptoms at all. The neurological illness presents serious symptoms like convulsions, tremors and comas. The fever presents flu-like symptoms. Most people infected with West Nile suffer from no symptoms. Vaeth said no treatment has

been discovered for humans with West Nile virus yet. The only method to help infected patients who do suffer from flu-like or neuroinvasive effects is to treat their symptoms. The Southern house mosquito typically spreads the virus. Human risk is considered high when more than five per 1,000 infected mosquitoes are found, and Vaeth said more than 20 infected mosquitoes were found in East Baton Rouge last week. “The virus is fairly rare, and there is no need to panic,” Vaeth said. The East Baton Rouge Mosquito Abatement and Rodent Control program uses several methods to protect the area from West Nile virus such as aerial spraying, ground spraying and larva control. Aerial spraying is the most effective method of abatement in the Baton Rouge area, and the program has sprayed 10,000 acres aerially this season, Vaeth said.

Ground spraying helps protect smaller areas, Vaeth said. Another method to protect the area from West Nile virus is to kill mosquito larvae in their breeding grounds. The abatement program also sprays local residences as a free service in some areas of East Baton Rouge. Vaeth encouraged students to take precautions to stay safe, as multiple cases of West Nile virus have been discovered in the area. The local abatement program is actively protecting residents in the area, but it is important for students to take responsibility to protect themselves against the virus as well. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that residents in the area use repellent, participate in less activity at dusk or dawn, wear clothing that offers maximum coverage and empty standing water around their homes. Vaeth stressed that even with the large number of West Nile cases

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precautions and be responsible,” said Vaeth. Contact Taylor Kimball at tkimball@lsureveille.com

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BOARD OF REGENTS

STUDENT GOVERNMENT

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Energy SG plans to complete Law efforts by end of year Many appointed Center at Senate meeting approved Wilborn Nobles III

Joshua Bergeron Staff Writer

The Board of Regents approved a measure creating an Energy Law Center at the Paul M. Hebert Law Center at Wednesday’s meeting. The center gives students an opportunity to earn a Juris Doctorate or a Master of Laws degree in energy, and will be made possible by a $600,000 private donation in addition to $400,000 in state funds. In three years, the program should be completely phased in, according to Law Center Chancellor Jack Weiss. Weiss said the center will directly correlate with the state’s energy economy. In addition, the board failed to take action on a shortage of 348 endowed professorships. During the Sponsored Programs Committee, the board’s Support Fund Planning Committee presented two plans to gradually fill endowed professorships — a program created in 1990 to help recruit top-notch faculty and retain outstanding faculty. A major purpose of the Endowed Professorships Program is to create stronger economic development ties between the private sector and higher education, according to the Board of Regents’ website. The state has not allocated any money toward the program in the past four years. However, the board projected an increase in state allocations. One plan would fill all endowed professorships around the state by the 2017-2018 academic year but leave the University with 147 unfilled slots. Those slots would slowly be filled by Support Fund dollars. The second plan encourages each of the 20 affected campuses to submit an idea for the program. Board Member Charlotte Bollinger expressed her opinion on the struggling program at the meeting. “In the business world, you often get rewarded when you do a good job,” Bollinger said. “There is obviously a trend when the state hasn’t matched the funds in four years... Maybe it is time to forget about the state matching professorships.” The room filled with silence when Committee Chairman Harold Stokes asked for a motion to approve the plans. Even after Stokes motioned to approve, no one responded with a second, leaving the future of the endowed professorship program in question. “So that’s it, it’s dead?” he asked. Commissioner of Higher Education Jim Purcell responded adamantly. “Yes, let’s move on.” Contact Joshua Bergeron at jbergeron@lsureveille.com

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Though Student Government President Taylor Cox’s term doesn’t end until the spring semester, he told the SG Senate on Wednesday he plans to complete his initiatives well before then. “The plan is by Christmas, we’re getting them done,” Cox said. Cox also told the students about online co-curricular transcripts that list leadership experiences they’ve held on campus. “It’s something for you to keep track of all the leadership experience you had since freshman year,” he said. Another upcoming SG plan could bring the upcoming elections closer to the University. Deputy Chief Justice T. Graham Howell said he would like to host a debate for the Baton Rouge mayoral candidates on campus this year. Clayton Tuffs, director of transportation, said SG is trying to institute a new shuttle program for school breaks. Tuffs said the program would be free for students. Thomas Rodgers, director of Academic Affairs for SG, told the senators that the plus/minus grading

system would not be in place any time this year. He said the system won’t be implemented until 2015. The Senate appointed several new ofﬁcers during the meeting, as well. The senators approved a legislative order to appoint mechanical engineering sophomore Carlin Donart as the new secretary of the Senate and chemical engineering sophomore Kelly Yates became the undersecretary of Senate. Meghan McGahee, nutrition and food sciences senior, was appointed as parliamentarian of student Senate, and mass communication junior Allison Sage was selected as director of communications. The Senate approved human resource education major Melanie Love and biological engineering major Joseph Zerkus to the PSIF committee. Eric Garcia, a marketing senior, and political science junior Derek Reed were approved to be on the ORF committee. The senators also met their new adviser, Michael Smith, who was a member of SG during his time as an undergraduate. Smith works for Student Advocacy and Accountability.

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FACULTY

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Retirement bill’s cash balance plan comes under fire Plan won’t affect current employees Joshua Bergeron Staff Writer

New faculty members could miss out on more money than their more experienced counterparts following the legislature’s passage of a bill that changes retirement plans for state employees. The bill, passed this summer, further erodes the retirement program Faculty Senate President Kevin Cope already considers poor. “The retirement program had already deteriorated to such a point that it is difﬁcult to imagine it getting much worse,” Cope said. “But, the legislature managed to make it a little bit worse. They have actually written the impoverishment of the faculty into law.” LA House Bill 61 creates a plan called cash balance, which

officially takes effect for all new the employee’s monthly salary. hires July 1, 2013. All current emAfter the state invests the ployees will remain on the defined money, employees will then rebenefits plan — a retirement pack- ceive interest on their plan equal age in which employee benefits to the state’s return on the investare decided based on a formula ment. using factors like salary history Once an employee “separates and duration of from service,” or ‘[The legislature has] no longer works employment. Cope said the the University, actually written the for delay will be good his or her plan will for current faculty impoverishment of the no longer be credmembers, but may ited with interest, faculty into law.’ not be beneficial according to the for new hires. bill. Kevin Cope “The good Staff Senate Faculty Senate President thing is that the President Chad cash balance plan will not affect Gothreaux said the plan may many faculty members right now,” weaken the University’s appeal to he said. “However, the incoming prospective employees. employees will be faced with this “I am concerned that the hybrid plan. Some may say it isn’t strength of the benefits program any worse than the plans before, will not be attractive to recruitbut at the same time, it really isn’t ment,” Gothreaux said. “I am also any better.” worried about the portability of Employees will pay 8 percent the plan. I don’t know how easy of their monthly salaries to the it will be for staff members to plan. The state will contribute 4 transfer the cash balance plan to percent — totalling 12 percent of other states.”

But this isn’t the first time the cash balance plan has come under fire. In 2005, the plan received some criticism on a national scale when the Government Accountability Office, an arm of the United States Congress, released a report stating the cash balance plan would provide lower benefits for most workers than the defined benefit plan. Governor Bobby Jindal argued during the legislative session that the new bill is less expensive for the state. However, state employees say they aren’t going down without

a ﬁght. The Retired State Employees Association of Louisiana ﬁled a lawsuit Thursday in Baton Rouge District Court, claiming the bill is unconstitutional because it didn’t receive a two-thirds vote in the state House of Representatives. In the House, the bill passed with a 68-36 vote. But, during debate, Republican Speaker of the House Chuck Kleckley said the bill only needed a simple majority. Contact Joshua Bergeron at jbergeron@lsureveille.com

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magazine about science and technology. He built a go-kart, among other small vehicles. In high school, Bell developed an interest in nuclear physics after a teacher asked him to do extra work in the field — a field he would eventually pursue in attaining a degree in nuclear engineering from Texas A&M University. After college, Bell worked for ExxonMobil, designing oil platforms in the Gulf of Mexico, but after some time, he desired to get back to higher education, and acquired a Ph.D. in mechanical engineering from Texas A&M University. “I wanted to get back on a campus,” he said. “I just really love learning.” In 1986, he began teaching and researching at the University of Alabama’s Department of Mechanical Engineering. Nine years later, he was approached with the opportunity to serve as the head of the department. He said it was a tough decision, but he accepted it. In 2002, Bell accepted an offer to be the dean of the University of Kansas School of Engineering, a position that also required him to be the chief academic officer and administrator for the school, similar to his current position at LSU. In Kansas, Bell utilized his love for building in a different way. His tenure there was highlighted by achievements in working with the Kansas legislature to acquire funding for new research

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professors missed morning classes. At least three morning classes and one afternoon class were cancelled because professors couldn’t make it to campus on time. “It was a nightmare,” said Biology Professor Adam Hrincevich, who cancelled his morning Biology 1002 class while he was stuck in traffic. “This is the first time in 10 years as a teacher that I’ve had to miss class for being late,” Hrincevich said. He commutes from New Orleans three days a week. He said he exited I-10 onto Highland Road, where traffic crawled all the way to campus. Christopher Gregg, another biology professor, cancelled his morning Biology 1202 class. He left the Shenandoah area and traveled about two miles in two hours before giving up and turning around. “After two hours, I hadn’t gotten anywhere near campus,” said sports administration senior Claire Langlois, who missed all three of her classes Wednesday morning. “It took me one hour to go two miles on Old Hammond Road, and then another hour to get to Citiplace on Corporate [Boulevard].” “Literally a two minute drive took an hour,” said business senior Jackie St. Croix, who was stuck in traffic near Bluebonnet

programs and buildings and increasing engineering programs throughout the state. In April, the University offered Bell the executive vice chancellor and provost position, from which Jack Hamilton was stepping down. Though he has only been in Baton Rouge for a week, Bell said he’s already in the grind, working early in the morning until late in the afternoon and having little free time. Since he started, he has been working about 10 hours a day, said Susan, his wife of 31 years. Bell said he’s busy settling in so he can start “facilitating and trying to help others” ﬁnd the best ways to optimize student and faculty achievement. He added that his plan during his time here is to not only beneﬁt the University, but the state as a whole. “If you look at what makes Louisiana great, it’s people,” he said. “What we do is one of the most important things for the state of Louisiana.” Though Bell acknowledges he misses the student interaction he had as a professor, his wife said he enjoys helping students succeed. “He enjoys watching them go out and be successful in the state,” she said. Bell said he often walks around campus and chats with students to “see what they’re doing and where they’re going.” “I can see if they’re making progress,” he said. “Then I can determine what I need to work on ... then I can go out and brag

to donors. I can talk about what students are doing, their aspirations ... and why they need to be supported.” When the time is right, Bell said he plans to buy a house, attend more University events and get back to the activities he enjoyed in Kansas. Bell is particularly excited about football season and said he will root for the Tigers despite his Aggie blood and the Roll Tide allegiance. “From my perspective, it’s all about the students,” he said. “They’re students first and athletes second. I’m their fan.” Bell also enjoys water skiing on his 22-foot boat with his two sons and daughter, his wife said. If they can find a good lake around Baton Rouge, Bell will bring the boat to the Red Stick. He also recently got into backpacking and camping with his sons, she added. And when he finds time to eat in his booked schedule, Bell will continue to devour Louisiana cuisine. “Stuart particularly enjoys The Chimes,” his wife said, citing the seafood po’ boys as a favorite. Until then, Bell said he will keep working on making his new home a better place. “I’ve got a lot more listening to do. LSU is a great university. It’s got lots of moving parts so we’ll have something to work with.”

Road and Airline Highway. Mass communication master’s candidate Silvia Medrano turned onto Burbank around 8 a.m. on her way to work and immediately knew something was wrong. All the cars were barely moving. She headed north, turned left onto Gardere Lane and then left onto Nicholson, where she sat in trafﬁc for more than an hour — heading away from campus. “I was going in the opposite direction, which was even

weirder,” she said. Once the hazardous material is cleared from the interstate, BRPD will begin investigating the wreck. Essen Lane from United Plaza to 1 Calais Street will also stay closed until the tanker can be removed, BRFD said.

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Thursday, August 23, 2012

Sports

Thursday, August 23, 2012

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LSU freshmen Grant Grenfell, left, and Colin Finnegan, right, visited London for the 2012 Olympic Games. Finnegan and Grenfell garnered attention for their American flag bodysuits, which they wore while spectating at the games.

RECRUITMENT

Moses creating waves at University Lawrence Barreca Sports Contributor

NBC captured them on-air during its swimming coverage, and a writer from the network promptly pulled them aside for a brief interview. Within hours, an article was on NBC’s Olympics website. Grenfell and Finnegan were suddenly America’s most famous fans. LSU’s Swimming and Diving Twitter spread the word, the friends’ Facebook photos garnered hundreds

University High’s Dylan Moses isn’t an average eighth grade student. He has become a myth of sorts to many LSU fans; he’s the young man everyone has heard of, but only few have seen perform. And when his name was plastered on ESPN’s website, awestruck LSU fans read intently. The eighth grader was offered a football scholarship from LSU, a powerhouse program and perennial contender. “Honestly, I was ﬂoored,” said Dylan’s father, Edward Moses. “I was literally ﬂuxed. I wasn’t expecting [LSU to offer Dylan a scholarship]. I know what he can do. But when they offered it to him, I just couldn’t believe it.” Moses’ path to LSU recruitment began when he was seven years old. Edward Moses was a former middle linebacker for Northwestern State in Natchitoches, where he recorded 433 tackles in four years as a starter. Dylan’s father was voted one of the Top 100 players of the century at Northwestern State and played professionally in Europe after college. Dylan had a solid mentor looking after his development. “I taught Dylan the

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Gold-Medal Fans Chris Abshire

Freshmen swimmers’ patriotic suits part of Olympic superfandom

Sports Writer

In a city teeming with the world’s most diverse sporting crowd, two LSU freshmen couldn’t be mistaken for anything other than Americans. Tiger swimmers Colin Finnegan and Grant Grenfell garnered international notoriety during the London Olympics, donning American ﬂag bodysuits while

watching their chosen sport performed at the highest level. “We knew that we stood out in a crowd, but I don’t think we fully expected the reaction the suits got,” Grenfell said. “It was ridiculous. Probably 50 or 60 people asked to take pictures.” Out of those 50 or 60 was one famous American Olympian. Backstroke specialist and ﬁvetime Olympic gold medalist Aaron Peirsol couldn’t resist the stars and

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stripes, posing for a photo with the pair after the morning heats on July 31. “There were a few ofﬁcials and media members snapping shots of us, which was cool and all,” Finnegan said. “Next thing we know, the world-record holder — one of our swimming icons — is tapping us on the shoulder, asking us for a picture.” The recent Catholic High graduates’ face time was just beginning.

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Veteran o-linemen Bolden’s road to LSU a ‘blessing’ get preseason hype Chandler Rome Sports Writer

“Any time you surround Sports Contributor yourself with people that have been there, it’s a certain ‘click’ that the Editor’s Note: This is the fourth offense has when it’s on the same in an eight-part series previewing page, and you know what they’re each position heading into 2012. doing,” said P.J. Lonergan, senior center. “And when you have guys The 2012 LSU offensive line is with experience, you know how they expected to be a key strength like to block, they know how for the program this seayou like to block and it just son because of the squad’s Position makes everything click abundance of experience even better.” Preview and knowledge. The four projected The Tigers’ offense starters on the line have startreturns four starters to the front ed a combined 78 games throughout lines, which should prove to be their respective careers. Add in the a solid advantage for LSU as the O-LINE, see page 10 season progresses. Lawrence Barreca

For most high school football stars in the Northeast, it was a tantalizing offer. The opportunity to play under Joe Paterno, a living legend who transcended his sport and his school as he guided Penn State to unparalleled success in his 45 years at the helm, was an offer too luxurious for one Orchard Lake, Mich., native to decline. Although Rob Bolden was courted heavily by other schools, including LSU and head coach Les Miles, one question kept nagging him throughout his recruitment. “Who wouldn’t want to play for Joe?” Bolden recalled. Bolden quickly realized the

idealistic situation he envisioned in Happy Valley under Paterno wouldn’t come to fruition. In 2010, after becoming the ﬁrst true freshman quarterback to start a Penn State season opener in 100 years, a concussion derailed his freshman season, costing him his starting position and ultimately prompting transfer consideration. When Paterno refused to release him from his scholarship, Bolden was hurled in the middle of last season’s catastrophe. Allegations of child molestation against former defensive coordinator Jerry Sandusky came to light, prompting Paterno’s resignation and leaving his reputation and the program in shambles. BOLDEN, see page 9

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LSU junior quarterback Rob Bolden talks to reporters Aug. 7 during the Tigers’ media day.

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Punters from a land Down Under COOL HAND LUKE LUKE JOHNSON Sports Editor Keyboards stopped clacking, faces contorted and heads snapped toward a mystery reporter after his question during one of LSU coach Les Miles’ weekly press luncheons last November. What did he just say? It was bound to happen. Then a redshirt freshman, punter Brad Wing was developing international interest with his deadly accurate leg and Australian roots. So, the questioner posed, had Miles considered recruiting Australia for the second coming of the über punter? There wasn’t an audible groan — we’re professionals, folks — but the agony was tangible. With a limited amount of time to ask the pertinent questions — how many pairs of shoes did Jordan Jefferson really have? — we would now endure an international recruiting answer. Except the question was directed at Miles, and he answered it the way only he could. “You should have the opportunity at a walkabout…” Miles said, somehow suppressing a grin. “They tell me they have great white sharks in that area. The international players have dealt with crocodiles and put themselves a in great position to compete in our conference.” Boom. Roasted. Gleeful ﬁngers ﬂew over keyboards, recounting the tale to the Twitterverse. Everyone moved on, the real questions resumed, we forgot. Well, almost everyone forgot. Except for the mystery questioner, who undoubtedly is sitting in a dark room somewhere, laughing, his Crocodile Dundee VHS playing on repeat. He won. Meet 23-year-old freshman import Jamie Keehn, LSU’s other punter from the land Down Under.

Yeah, LSU has a couple of Aussie punters. Deal with it, mate. And while they will focus mostly on their on-field performance, they were glad to dispel some fiction about their home country. FOSTER’S — AUSTRALIAN FOR NOTHING Just try to stand in a group of men and drop the open-ended statement “Foster’s…” in their midst without eliciting a response. But it’s not Australian for beer. “That’s a misconception,” Keehn said. “No one drinks Foster’s. They market it well … but we don’t drink Foster’s back home. I don’t think you can even buy Foster’s. I’ve never even seen it on the shelf back home.” Well then, Foster’s, if an Australian man finds his first Foster’s beer in an American store, you’ve got some explaining to do. BLOOMIN’ NONION It’s doubtful that most Americans believe the bloomin’ onion is a naturally occurring species. That being said, Outback Steakhouse scores well with Keehn with its Australian-sized portions of steak and sides. “I’ve been once, I had to try it,” Keehn said. “To be honest, they do a pretty good job. Some of the stuff on the menu doesn’t really portray Australians too well, but the steaks were good. I’ll give them that.” Wing, on the other hand didn’t give such a glowing review. “It’s good food, but it’s a bit over the top,” Wing said. “I don’t think it’s traditional Australian.” So what is traditional Australian? “You know what, I don’t even have a traditional type meal,” Wing admitted. PRAWNS ON THE BARBIE Prawns, bloke. They’re like brawny shrimp. And shrimp aren’t shrimp, they’re

small prawns. “There’s no shrimps, it’s always prawns,” Keehn said. “I don’t know where shrimp on the barbie started.” BIG GUYS, BIG CAT, BIG HEARTS It’s become sort of a legend in the Reveille newsroom. At a practice during fall camp, I overheard Wing telling a dramatic story about how he vanquished kicker Drew Alleman in the big cat drill, where two players line up face-to-face and try to knock their opponent backwards after Miles blows his whistle. “One-for-one in my big cat career,” Wing said at the time. “Massacred him.” Keehn, meanwhile, sports a beastly 6-foot-4-inch, 220-pound frame. Surely he would rival Wing’s prowess. Will Keehn be the country’s ﬁrst feared punter? “We’re always ready to have a bit of fun and make contact,” Keehn said. “But I’m not expecting to make any tackles.” NO WALKABOUTS Miles sounded optimistic about his walkabout chances last year. With alligators and swamps handy, the danger could ﬁt. But he should have done his research. They’d miss the football season completing a traditional walking trip in the bush, which lasts up to six months. “We’re pretty booked here for the next couple of months,” Wing said. “I don’t think we’ll be going anywhere. None of that. Just kicking footballs.” Leave it to the professionals, coach. “We’ll leave that up to Crocodile Dundee, won’t we?” Keehn said. The professional.

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Thursday, August 23, 2012

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Swimming adds new assistant coach With one month left before its ﬁrst meet, the LSU swimming and diving team announced the addition of assistant coach Christopher Ip to the Tigers’ coaching staff. Ip served as the head coach of Clemson’s swimming and diving teams for the past 10 seasons. “I cannot be more excited to add Chris to our coaching staff,” said LSU swimming coach Dave Geyer in a news release. “His experience as a head coach will certainly add a great deal of wisdom and knowledge to our staff, and we look forward to the future with him.” While at Clemson, Ip coached 16 NCAA All-American and Honorable Mention AllAmerican swimmers and sent 14 athletes to Olympic trials. Following the ‘11-12 season, Clemson discontinued its swimming and diving program. Prior to his time at Clemson, Ip was the head coach of the Jamaican National Swim Team for the 1994 World Games and won 13 consecutive national championships while presiding over the swimming team at Indian River Community College in Fort Pierce, Fla. “I am extremely excited and honored that Dave and [LSU diving coach Doug Shaffer] have given me the opportunity to work with this prestigious group of LSU swimmers and divers,” Ip

said in the release. “I look forward to blending my coaching experiences from the past with the coaching staffs’ philosophy and move this program up in the [Southeastern Conference] and in the national rankings.” Women’s tennis signs sophomore Oklahoma State transfer The LSU women’s tennis team announced the signing of Oklahoma State transfer Mary Jeremiah on Wednesday. The sophomore will compete for the Tigers this season. Originally from Atlanta, Jeremiah was rated the No. 17 prospect in the nation by tennisrecruiting.net as a high school senior in 2011. During her single season at Oklahoma State, Jeremiah put together a 20-11 doubles record and an 18-16 singles mark. LSU women’s tennis begins its fall schedule Sept. 21 at the Longhorn Invitational at the University of Texas.

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Thursday, August 23, 2012 MOSES, from page 7

fundamental game of football from a middle linebacker perspective,” Edward said. “I really believed when we started, barring injury, that he would be a blue chip linebacker by his senior year in high school.” Edward estimated his son gained about 15 pounds a year since he was seven. Now standing at 6 feet, 205 pounds, Dylan has the appearance of a future SEC athlete. His physical prowess helped him garner attention at several of LSU’s annual football camps, where his performance blew away the athletic administration. Dylan ran a 4.58-second 40yard dash at the June football camp. His vertical jump topped out at 33 inches. He was a can’tmiss prospect, and the Tigers didn’t wait long to speak with the young man and his family. The Tigers came under criticism from several sports networks after the news broke that they had offered an eighth grader a scholarship. ESPN sports journalist Stephen A. Smith blasted the administration for its actions. “I think it’s disgusting,” Smith said on ESPN’s First Take on July 26. “It’s disgraceful. It goes to show how out-of-control programs are in terms of their focus on things they don’t need to be focused on.” Dylan’s father wanted to clarify the facts of the negotiations. “Well, let’s set the record straight,” Edward said. “LSU’s staff did not recruit Dylan Moses. I ... took him to their annual Youth and high school football camps, just as I have done for the past four years.” Edward noted that Dylan exceeded expectations at the high school camp, and LSU offered him a scholarship to play

football in 2017, provided that Dylan meets the NCAA’s requirements. His large frame has many wondering what position he’ll end up playing before he reaches Tiger Stadium. Dylan wants to play multiple roles while he remains at U-High. “My coaches are working me out at running back and backup quarterback for now,” Dylan said. “I think they will play me at middle linebacker on defense, but I hope they will let me play safety, too.” Some may wonder if the publicity will be too much for the young prospect as he progresses through high school. While Dylan thought the media attention was “cool” and “a great experience,” both his parents are making sure their son stays focused on his education. “Initially, the media attention was exhilarating for everyone in our family,” Edward said. “The sudden burst of attention then forced me and his mom to address the issue more seriously as his parents. We recently declined an interview with CNN because Dylan is back in school, and we don’t want any of this attention to become a distraction to him.” Dylan is currently training for his upcoming eighth grade season as a U-High cub. But for now, Dylan has one message for LSU football fans. “I am the type of person that strives to be the best that I can be day-in and day-out,” he said. “With God’s help, I will work to make sure that my grades are excellent, and I will work to help my high school win a state football title. I want to thank all of you for your support.”

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While Bolden acknowledged both the crimes Sandusky committed and the subsequent cover-up by the now-deceased Paterno and other administrators were heinous, the situation proved to be a roundabout benediction. “Penn State was a great place, and I appreciate everything they did for me,” Bolden said. “But I was looking to get out, and the way it happened was like a movie and it was a blessing. God blessed me enough to be in a place like this, it’s top of the line.” Coming to Baton Rouge with two seasons under his belt, Bolden knows he has quite the mountain to climb before he’s ready to take Southeastern Conference snaps. Miles, however, is more than happy to have a seasoned Big Ten veteran roaming the sidelines. “He’s a guy who has taken some snaps in some big-time

page 9 games,” Miles said. “He’s still a ways away from knowing exactly what to call and how to run it, but it’s coming. And we enjoy him.” Learning a new offense and playbook, adjusting to a role as a backup behind junior Zach Mettenberger and moving across the country may seem daunting to some, but for Bolden it’s just another hurdle he’s determined to clear. “I’ve been through a lot,” Bolden said. “There’s really nothing right now that you could throw in front of me that I couldn’t get through.” While hoping to one day challenge Mettenberger for the starting spot, Bolden said he relishes the opportunity to learn from the Watkinsville, Ga., native and relies on him in his quest to immerse himself in the Tiger offense. “[Mettenberger] has been the biggest guy helping me with the offense,” Bolden said. “Any question or anything I have, I can

come to him.” Mettenberger echoed Bolden’s excitement, claiming the game experience Bolden has will be invaluable to the entire inexperienced quarterback corps. “Shoot, he’s played in more college games than I have,” Mettenberger said. “I can learn a lot from him — he’s been a great teammate so far.” Bolden may not be fully adjusted to the heat, food or culture of southern Louisiana yet, but he shares one goal synonymous with both Tiger players and fans. “I’m just hoping to get my shot at [Alabama] again,” Bolden said. “I’ve lost to them twice already, and it would be beautiful to get a win this time.”

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of likes and messages poured into their email accounts. “I just saw these kids in full bodysuits because our [sports information director] posted a link about these guys decked out in the American flag,” said LSU Swimming Coach Dave Geyer, who has worked with the duo for years in club swimming. “How could you not laugh? If any two guys in my time in Baton Rouge would do something like that, it would be Grant and Colin. That’s just their personality.” Despite their red, white and blue pride, the idea for the suits had origins in a different color: orange. During their high school days, the pair, along with other friends, sported orange bodysuits to Catholic High football games every fall Friday night. Last spring, with LSU in their imminent futures, Finnegan and Grenfell began searching for a purple-and-gold equivalent. Instead, they found London calling. “We decided to skip out on normal beach or cruise senior trip stuff because the Olympics were on the table,” Finnegan said. “While looking for LSU bodysuits for games here, we found the American flag ones. It just planted the seed in our minds.” While their pool presence may have brought them fame, fun wasn’t the duo’s only objective at the London Aquatics Centre. They were studying their sport’s elite. Competitive swimmers from an early age, each will swim for LSU this season and both won team and individual state titles at Catholic High. Grenfell is on scholarship and won 5A state titles last November in the 100-yard fly,

O-LINE, from page 7

26 starts from sixth-year senior and potential starter at left guard Josh Dworaczyk, and it’s safe to say that this group shouldn’t have any confidence problems moving forward. Senior right tackle Alex Hurst will be starting for the third straight season. “Maturity comes with age. This is my final go-round, and I’m very confident in my capabilities,” he said. The one player who lacks experience on the line, sophomore La’el Collins, only appeared in seven games last year with no starts. But the veteran Dworaczyk guided in the young guard in his development this past spring. “We sit next to each other in the media room,” Dworaczyk said. “We watch each other’s footwork. If there’s any little tip here or there that we can give each other, we like to share it. I like to help him out in that situation, and anything I can do to help him out, I try to get it done.” This collective group is regarded as a force to be reckoned with, and its combined 257.5 knockdown blocks in 2011 help further that description. Several members of the offensive line received both postseason and preseason acknowledgements for their performances last year. Hurst followed his terrific 2011

100-yard backstroke and the 200-yard medley relay. Finnegan will walk on to the program, having also captured state titles in the 100-yard breaststroke and the medley relay with Grenfell. “I was trying to learn, see all the swimmers’ form up close because we had seats in the ninth row on our second day [at the pool],” Grenfell said. “We were that close, and I still had binoculars out to zoom in on the strokes.” Comical images like that and their close proximity to the action drew more than American eyeballs to their patriotic antics. “A girl from Australia was sitting in front of us and got a text from her dad, who was back in Australia,” Grenfell said. “She told us that he asked if she was sitting in front of the American flag guys. We were just shocked.” The two didn’t break out the suits except on that day at the Aquatics Centre, but their Olympic experience wasn’t limited to the pool. They attended events across the full spectrum of sports, including women’s basketball, beach volleyball, men’s boxing, the first night of the heptathlon finals and the women’s 10,000-meter track final. Finnegan called the spectacles “unreal.” Thousands might use that word to describe attending the Olympics, but the Baton Rouge natives are the ones who came back with the story of a lifetime. “Why be like the other 500,000 normal fans there?” Geyer said of his longtime pupils. “They wanted to be different. There was no mistaking them.” Contact Chris Abshire at cabshire@lsureveille.com; Twitter: @AbshireTDR

campaign with a selection to the First-Team All-Southeastern Conference squad by the conference coaches. Junior left tackle Chris Faulk earned a Second-Team AllSEC nod from the Associated Press. Even Collins received his share of attention, being named a 2011 Freshman All-American by CBSSports.com. A number of Tigers also find themselves on the annual preseason watch lists for their respective positions. Lonergan is on the preseason watch list for the Rimington Trophy, which is given to the nation’s top center after every season. Both Faulk and Hurst were named to the Outland Trophy Watch List and the Rotary Lombardi Award Watch List. The Outland Trophy is given annually to the nation’s top interior lineman, and the Lombardi Award goes to the nation’s top lineman or linebacker. Even with all of the preseason attention, the line must now prepare for the 2012 campaign. “As far as coming into the season, I’m very excited,” Hurst said. “Collectively, the guys have worked hard during this spring, this summer and this [fall] camp. I think it will be a very special year for us.” Contact Lawrence Barreca at lbarreca@lsureveille.com

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Ten Doric pillars frame the weathered, burgundy brick walls of what was once a Baton Rouge train depot backed against the Mississippi River. Today, the station’s occupants are counting years rather than listening for a train’s arrival. The Louisiana Art and Science Museum, situated in the former Yazoo and Mississippi Valley Railroad Company depot, is preparing to celebrate its 50th anniversary. The historic site, built in 1925, was listed as a National

Register landmark in 1994. Carol Gikas, LASM president and executive director, has held her position at the museum since before most University students were born. Gikas said change is a cornerstone in the museum’s agenda. “To succeed as a museum, we must seek to display art in new ways, enjoy uncertainty and relish the opportunity to create new ways to foster learning,” Gikas said. LASM will hold a train memorabilia exhibit that opens Saturday to honor its anniversary. Gikas said the anniversary

serves as a time to remember the past and look toward the future. She said museum representatives have met with an exhibition design ﬁrm and plans on rearranging the space in the next six months. “Our interpretive plan will focus on exhibits for multi-generational visitors and object-based exhibits, among other things,” Gikas said. She said the museum is evolving in response to its most important inﬂuence — its audience. This philosophy helps explain why entrance to the LASM became free for University

students last spring. Students also receive a discount to shows at the planetarium, which was added to the LASM’s historic site in 2003. Tara Kistler, LASM communications coordinator, said she has noticed several returning customers at the visual music performances the planetarium holds, which features music from Led Zeppelin and Pink Floyd. “We really are more than the museum you were dragged to as a child,” Gikas added. Contact Josh Naquin at jnaquin@lsureveille.com

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‘Walk of Shame’ to ‘Strut of Chic’

Head down, smeared makeup from last night, heels in hand, dressed from head to toe in oversized men’s clothes — one glance and everyone knows what you did last night. But students don’t have to fall victim to a campus-wide walk of shame, or the silent judgement that inevitably follows. The infamous walk of SHAMIYAH shame is a pheKELLEY nomenon that Fashion Columnist happens to the average college lady more often than she would like to admit. It’s awkward and embarrassing, but with proper prepaClutch ration and a few simple tricks, the essentials: scarlet letter ef- Leggings fect can become a thing of the past. - Makeup The typical remover wipes walk of shame - Fast flats outﬁt often con- Skinny belt sists of an oversized sweatshirt and pants that are too long. It’s a dead giveaway that you weren’t at home this morning to put together a decent outﬁt. Work with what you wore the night before to create an ensemble, keeping the details of the previous evening under a veil of discretion. CHIC, see page 15

RESTAURANT REVIEW

Romacelli brings great food, atmosphere to BR

copy of the above restaurants – it boasts an atmosphere and food selection that are entirely its own. Many would argue that the Upon entering the restaulast thing Baton Rouge needs is rant, which replaced the spot in another Italian restauthe Southdowns Village rant. After all, the city Shopping Center vais home to great eateries cated by Marcello’s earlike DeAngelo’s, Pinetlier this year, I was imta’s and Gino’s, so why mediately struck by its A Daily Reveille open another place that non-formal atmosphere. Restaurant Review would serve the same The restaurant prides itGrade: B+ cuisine? self on Italian food and It’s that mindset that makes a ﬁne wine, which typically means visit to the newly opened Roma- white linen tablecloths and an celli such a wonderful experi- implied dress code. ence. Romacelli isn’t simply a Contrarily, a fully stocked Joey Groner

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bar is positioned in the middle of the restaurant, immediately separating it from its counterparts. Flat-screen TVs line the walls, adding to the restaurant’s bar atmosphere. The best part is the versatile quality. It’s easy to envision Romacelli as a place to gather for a Saturday night football game, but also as a pleasant spot for a Sunday family lunch. The food stands out, too. Some menu items, such as the fettuccine alfredo and chicken ROMACELLI, see page 15

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The Pesto Chicken sandwich, which includes diced chicken breast, artichoke, tomato, Mozzarella cheese and pesto, is one of the sandwiches offered at Romacelli Bistro.

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Reveille Ranks

Bloc Party, “Four”

Frenchkiss Records

After a four-year gap, the four-piece indie rock outfit Bloc Party has released its fourth album, “Four.” Despite the British band’s taste for numerical repetition and sterling track record of genre-defining music, “Four” isn’t four-star quality. Bloc Party’s aggressive guitar melodies and electric vocals make a triumphant return. However, like a freshman wandering through the Quad, the album lacks direction. “Truth” and “Octopus” channel the band’s signature fast-paced rhythms and manic energy. “V.A.L.I.S.” stands out with exuberant spirit. Other tracks, including “Real Talk,” are less successful and seem bogged down with poorly executed blues infusions that sound (four)ced. A lack of continuity gives “Four” the feel of a collection of singles rather than a united album. Glimpses of Bloc Party’s former dominance and ingenuity on the post-punk scene are present, but listeners must pick through ambiguity to arrive there.

[ C+ ] JOSH NAQUIN

JJ DOOM, “Keys to the Kuffs”

Lex Records

Alternative hip-hop duo JJ DOOM hits the scene with a debut album dubbed “Keys to the Kuffs.” The album delivers clever, snappy rhymes that mesh well with innovative background beats. The style is a blend of old school, Biggie-era fire spitting with lots of modern audio tweaking and sampling. The songs have a truly authentic vibe. The listener can tell the tracks were made for artistic expression and not to simply gain a quick profit — an unfortunate trend in hip-hop. The pair complements each another and seems to feed off energy, creating a well-rounded group. “Kuffs” keeps things fresh by changing tempo and style often, which will hold a listener’s attention. The songs aren’t exactly danceable, but they would be better suited for cranking up on some headphones or cruising around in the car. TAYLOR SCHOEN

[ B+ ]

“The Expendables 2”

Lionsgate

When a film’s cast includes Sylvester Stallone, Chuck Norris and Arnold Schwarzenegger, it’s understood the movie will be loud, obnoxious and certainly won’t take itself seriously. Put simply, “The Expendables 2” is any classic action fan’s wet dream. Playing more for laughs than the original, the film is benefitted by rampant, self-referential humor among much of the cast. Schwarzenegger stands tall in his return to movies, stealing almost every scene he’s in. Unfortunately, some of the film’s action scenes are choppily edited, and the script suffers from embarrassingly bad dialogue. Though the poor-quality banter may be intentionally self-deprecating, it’s still distracting. However, in a movie that harkens back to ’80s action flicks, audiences should know exactly what they’re in for – a fun, brainless movie that’s a great return to form for many of its stars. JOEY GRONER

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“Cosmopolis”

Entertainment One

Moviegoers with the patience for a movie that spends almost two hours trapped inside a limousine might enjoy “Cosmopolis.” Otherwise, it’s cold and often weighed down with rambling capitalist philosophizing from the point of view of a detached yuppie. “Cosmopolis” follows a young billionaire (Robert Pattinson) on a bizarre, psychologically exhausting 24-hour trip across town for a haircut. While its grungy hoards of Occupy-esque protestors and ideas about technology and wealth make it relevant, the shock value and shining moments aren’t enough. Yet, Pattinson impresses with a controlled, icy performance that finally proves he’s capable of something less cringe-worthy than Edward “Sad-Sack” Cullen. The material may be dense, but there’s something to be said for an actor who can make getting a prostate exam in the back of a limousine watchable. KACI YODER

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Trey Songz, “Chapter V”

Atlantic Records

If you’re looking for a cure for virginity, look no further than Trey Songz’s fifth studio album, “Chapter V.” Heavy on sex and soft on subtlety, the album is the perfect manifestation of the crooner’s love for all things under the sheets. Themes of love, ladies and luxury are scattered throughout the LP, but eroticism lingers — even in the more rap-heavy tracks. Classic R&B beats grind with listeners’ eardrums as the music transitions from bumping in the bedroom to making love in the club. As a whole, the album strongly resembles a mature version of the singer’s junior effort “Ready,” especially apparent in one of album’s dirtier tunes, “Panty Wetter.” Songz definitely knows that sex sells, and if this is Chapter V, I can only expect Chapter VI to be a full-length sex tape. DAVID JONES

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EDITOR’S PICK: Yeasayer, “Fragrant World”

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Yeasayer has garnered a reputation among music blogs, followers and the festival circuit, and the group’s latest album, “Fragrant World,” further contributes fodder to the fandom. It’s more electronic and attention-deficit than past releases. It gives the impression that one track is comprised of 10 songs with different tempos and tones. The synths, strings and sound effects capture the forefront of attention, leaving vocals and lyrics in the shadow of short melodic clips and reverberating blasts. Shining tracks include the first song “Fingers Never Bleed” and “Reagan’s Skeleton.” “Fragrant World” excites through the median track, but peters out on the tail end, jerked MORGAN SEARLES to lower latitudes by eerie vocals Entertainment Editor and less pleasing compositions.

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Thursday, August 23, 2012

FILM

‘Take This Waltz’ premieres at Manship Theatre on Friday Seth Rogen stars in indie flick

But for those who are not Cinema, a digital distributor of independent films, Langlois said the the- interested in indie films, the Manater plans to show multiple screen- ship also screens cult and family ings of at least two first-run classics. indie, foreign or documen- ‘Mainstream Langlois said the theDavid Jones tary films every week this ater aims to not only screen films kind year. these type of movies, but to Entertainment Writer “We’re a big enough of follow the provide an experience. The Big screen actors Seth Rogen city, and we deserve to rules, but indie theater offers $25 catered and Michelle Williams are headed to have a little more variety in films don’t dinner-and-a-movie packages for some films, and Baton Rouge — but they won’t be film,” he said. have to.’ Langlois said Amy for others, like the 1998 making a personal appearance. Jason Langlios classic “Big Lebowski,” a The duo will star in Manship Mitchell-Smith, Manship film programmer, film-themed activity like Theatre’s latest first-run indie film, film curator, scours film Manship Theatre Wii Tournament Bowling. “Take This Waltz,” a story that ex- festivals across the country Patrons can also drink in the plores the complexity of long-term to find a variety of works that will relationships and encroaching temp- cater to a Red Stick audience. He theater. Langlois said the non-profit entation. The film will premiere on said the theater strives to get the Aug. 24 and run until most current indie films tertainment complex’s main goal is Aug. 25. before they reach DVD to provide a different entertainment Take This Waltz experience to local residents. Rogen and Wilor Netflix. “The end result is to expose liams will play a stable, When: Aug. 24 - Aug. 25 Although “Take happily married couple Where: Manship Theatre This Waltz” tack- Baton Rouge to as much fresh enstripped of domestic at the Shaw Center for the les more lighthearted tertainment as we could possibly get bliss when William’s themes, Langlois said our hands on,” he said. The theater has had six movie character finds herself Arts other films will not foltorn between loyalty Time: 7 p.m. low suit. Each film will screenings this summer, and Lanand self-fulfillment. vary, he said, some be- glois said each showing was successCost: $8.50, $6.50 with Jason Langlois, student I.D. ing “culture significant” ful. He said August is fully scheduled and others being “gory” for films, but the community should film programmer for or “weird.” be proactive and connect with ManManship Theatre, said “Mainstream films kind of fol- ship on Facebook to choose which the film was chosen for its relatable themes and intense scenography. low the rules, but indie films don’t upcoming films are shown. “We really want to interact with He said the theater often looks for have to,” he said. Gabrielle Favret, mass com- our audience. It’s not about us telling Louisiana-made indie movies, but the film’s Toronto backdrop added a munication junior, said she’s excited them what they need to go see, a lot about the indie film screenings since of it’s telling us what they want to unique flair. “The movie itself just looks there is no other venue in Baton see,” he said. Tickets for “Take This Waltz” great,” Langlois said. “It’s shot as Rouge for the genre. “There have been movies that are $8.50, but students with an I.D. part of a Toronto summer and all the film just looks really cool. It’s really I really wanted to see but they were pay $6.50. Non-independent films yellow.” only showing back in Houston or cost $5. “Take This Waltz,” made by Os- New Orleans,” Favret said. car-nominated actress and filmmaker Favret said she thinks the Sara Polley, is only the beginning for community will respond well to Contact David Jones at indie films in the city, Langlois said. the enchantment of culture these Since partnering with Emerging films bring. djones@lsureveille.com

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Movie set makes campus locations ‘Pitch Perfect’

Kaci Yoder Entertainment Writer

Since the “Pitch Perfect” movie trailer premiered over the summer and cleared the millionviewer mark on YouTube, familiar places on campus have been ﬁlling screens across the country. It’s one thing to navigate

Swine Palace Some of the movie’s biggest musical numbers played out onstage at the Swine Palace.

around a building everyday on the way to class, but it’s another to see shiny-haired Giuliana Rancic introduce it on the tail end of a celebrity hookup report. The movie transforms LSU into Barton University, a ﬁctional New England college that looks more like Harvard than the home of the Tigers.

Tower Drive Anna Kendrick’s character receives her “official BU rape whistle” in front of Memorial Tower.

The experience has been especially exciting for students like Adam Gilbert, education junior, who had the opportunity to act in the movie. “It was really cool getting to be in a movie ﬁrst of all,” Gilbert said. “It made it much cooler that I got to do it at LSU.” Gilbert can be seen in the “Riff

Off” scene, ﬁlmed in the barely-recognizable, cleaned-up pool within the Huey P. Long Fieldhouse. Gilbert said the pool was cleared of debris and scrubbed days before the shoot to appear camera-ready. A preview clip of the “Riff Off” hit the Internet in mid-August and soon went viral, racking up thousands of views in just a few days.

Huey P. Long Fieldhouse

The Greek Theatre and Huey P. Long Fieldhouse are just two of the many locations on campus getting the Hollywood treatment. Here’s a breakdown of some familiar spots shown in the trailer. Contact Kaci Yoder at kyoder@lsureveille.com

Greek Theatre

Though it was drained and closed in 1999, the HPL pool looks grungy chic in one of the movies most buzzed-about scenes.

Rebel Wilson delivers a memorable “crystal meth” line from the iconic concrete steps of the Greek Theatre.

Exxon Quadrangle Known to most students simply as the stretch between Middleton Library and Hill Memorial Library, cast and crew transformed it into a bustling college fair seen in the trailer. photos courtesy of UNIVERSAL STUDIOS and DAMIAN FOLEY at University Relations

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Check out these online exclusives from The Daily Reveille’s entertainment section: Check out a story about Sons of Fathers, a band performing Friday at Chelsea’s Cafe. Don’t have a microwave? No problem. Read the entertainment blog, Conquering the Kitchen, to ﬁnd out how to survive without one. Read the Tech with Taylor entertainment blog to hear the latest on the Apple vs. Samsung trial. Read about the history behind the Gerry Lane/Chris Shivers Invitational professional bull riders. Get a sneak preview of Hill Memorial Library’s Civil War exhibit with a photo gallery.

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[Left] The Daily Reveille fashion columnist Shamiyah Kelley models the typical “Walk of Shame” wear. [Middle, right] Instead, she advises choosing these two looks.

For example, I used a simple little black dress to build two passable outfits. First outfit: If the weather is mild, try wearing the dress from the night before as a skirt the next day by pairing a men’s shirt over it. Opt for more fitted styles, such as polos and V-necks to maintain an air of femininity. Bonus points if you can find a belt to wear with it. Pictured is a burgundy V-neck from INC for Macy’s with a thin cognac Michael Kors belt with gold accents thrown over a simple black dress with nude flats. Second Outfit: If the weather is cooler, be prepared with leggings in your clutch. Go for a more fitted Vneck shirt with long sleeves paired over black leggings. This look is simple and chic. I would actually wear this as an outfit on

ROMACELLI, from page 11

marsala, can be found on almost every Italian menu in town. However, the restaurant’s sandwiches and original twists on old classics, such as the Cajun crawﬁsh pasta, set Romacelli apart from other eateries. Before selecting my entrée, I ordered one of the restaurant’s most popular appetizers, the Mediterranean hummus, priced at $8.95. It was topped with tomatoes, olives, garlic, cucumbers and most importantly, feta cheese. The dish came with fresh focaccia, which was simply a tastier version of typical breadsticks. The hummus was heavy, but the chopped veggies and feta lightened the dish considerably, making for a delicious appetizer that still kept me hungry for my entrée. Being a fan of spicy food, I settled on the Cajun chicken pasta, priced at $13.50, as my entrée. When it arrived, I was happy to see the restaurant didn’t skimp on the amount of chicken in the dish. I enjoyed the presence of jalapeños in the pasta. It gave the dish a distinctive kick that

any day. The look channels a laidback vibe without making it seem like you don’t care about your appearance. The outfit in the photo was created using a dark grey long-sleeved J. Crew sweater vest with black jeggings and nude flats from Mossimo for Target. With a bit of ingenuity and preparation, the activities of the previous night can remain a mystery. Holly Golightly of “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” mastered the walk of shame. The opening scene of the iconic film was just a glorified walk of shame, but she looked classy to boot. The most important part is owning it. Put your head up and smile because you had more fun than most people last night. Party on.

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Contact Shamiyah Kelley at skelley@lsureveille.com stopped just short of being overbearing. The garlic cream sauce, which I was told is made fresh daily, added great flavor. The chicken in the dish was seasoned well, but lacked the wonderful flavor typically associated with grilled chicken. Oddly, the grilled flavor was present in the small bit of the pesto chicken sandwich I tried. After being completely stuffed with pasta, I opted for vanilla panna cotta, priced at $4.95, for dessert. While topped with a tasty whipped cream, the dessert didn’t have a discernible vanilla taste. Still, its light sugariness was a good end to an otherwise fulfilling meal. With prices much lower and an atmosphere more relaxed than other Italian restaurants, Romacelli seems primed to set itself apart from the competition and capable of bringing something new to the Baton Rouge food scene.

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Women-only city calls attention to gender roles LA SEULE FEMME KATE MABRY Columnist Almost anyone can agree that diversity in race, gender and religion is key to ensuring that all people are equally represented, but a recent event in Saudi Arabia – the same country that bans women from driving — caught my attention. While the Saudi government sets the legal limits of women’s activity outside of the home, a women-only city will be created to attract and provide employment for women, who currently comprise about 15 percent of the country’s workforce. As archaic as it may sound, we have our own disparities in the U.S. “I’m sure that women can demonstrate their efficiency in many aspects and clarify the industries that best suit their interests, nature and ability,” said Authority Deputy Director General Saleh al-Rasheed, according to collegenews.com. Challen Nicklen, international studies and women’s and gender studies professor at the University, said the creation of the women-only city attempts to “mesh religious ideas with giving women opportunities.” “Saudi Arabia has been feeling some pressure from the global community to give women more opportunities,” Nicklen said. But upon hearing about shifting gender roles in Saudi Arabia, I began wondering about gender roles at home, which may be overlooked as a norm by most people. During the last century, gender roles have greatly shifted in the U.S., but male and femaleoriented “things” still exist.

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For example, some programs like engineering and education have been gender-specific in the past, but even today, these careerpaths still lack gender diversity. While 2,361 male students were enrolled in the College of Engineering during the spring semester, only 527 female students were enrolled in the program, according to the University’s Budget and Planning website. In contrast, 1,177 female students and 522 male students were enrolled in the School of Education in the spring. Some will argue that the minds of men and women are geared toward different interests, and I agree to an extent. But children are heavily influenced by their environment, and if there are few examples of female engineers, young girls may not seek out engineering as a possible career. Nicklen agreed. “The decisions people make about careers are impacted by role models,” Nicklen said. “When you see few women engineers, the possibility of that as a career choice for girls doesn’t seem like an option.” Based on traditional male stereotypes, some men may feel obligated to provide for a family and thus be the household bread winner, and because certain careers, including education, don’t produce a large financial incentive, they may feel discouraged from entering these positions. Even the socializations of boys and girls as children are quite different, said Kate Bratton, the University’s director of Women’s and Gender Studies. At an early age, boys are encouraged to play with toys like Legos that use special reasoning and can be manipulated while the spread of AIDS. Sure, in a particular instance, they decrease the chances that a person with HIV will infect another person. But that chance is only reduced, and the availability of condoms and people’s belief that they are safe actually increases the likelihood that people will partake in dangerous activity, and this still enables the spread of HIV. The only way to stop HIV is to live chaste lives, and if you have HIV, you don’t have sex. I know that may impossible to you, but there is such a thing in this world as self-control, but it is a

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girls are typically encouraged to pretend with toys, which may help develop story-telling skills. While there has been a balancing out of many majors, some programs still lack diversity and should create a means to promote additional interest during and before college. XCITE, an annual precollege program geared toward introducing female high school students to the field of engineering gauges their interest in a

male-dominated field. The Society of Women Engineers is a student organization meant to provide a support system for female students interested in engineering that aids female students during their time at the University. Although it would be a major stretch to compare gender roles in Saudi Arabia to those at home, there is still work to be done to encourage more women to step up and take on traditional male roles.

The College of Engineering should be applauded for the inclusion of SWE and the XCITE program, and other departments should follow its example.

wonderful thing to cultivate, and if the people with HIV had been taught this in the first place, they may not have contracted HIV in the first place.” - Andre

our degree. And God forbid that the financially strapped people in this country have an opportunity to get an education. And also: You think just because we receive a small grant (mine is $1950 per semester) that we don’t have to pay for school? You can kiss my ass. I work as an RA, I have TOPS, Pell Grant, AND a scholarship from back home and I’m STILL pulling out loans to pay for school and related expenses. Get off your damn high horse.” - Anonymous

do you want? Pell grants AND TOPS AND a scholarship? Student loans are there for a reason. If you need money for college, take out the loans. Getting a college degree is not a right. Nobody is owed a free college diploma. Enjoy your Pell grants while I’m filling out my numerous student loan applications.” - Anonymous

In response to the news story, “Paul Ryan could alter student aid,” readers had this to say: “Sure there are probably a small percentage of people who receive Pell Grants who let the money go to waste, but I can assure you a huge percentage of us bust our asses to make our grades and get

“How much more free money

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Quote of the Day “We will bankrupt ourselves in the vain search for absolute security.”

Dwight D. Eisenhower 34th President of the United States Oct. 14, 1890 - March 28, 1969

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It’s time to tango with the recently appointed administrators, and we want a transparent dance The Daily Reveille Editorial Staff As the semester unfolds and we start asking the University’s administrators to give us information about the changes they’re planning, we have to wonder if our interim chancellor and new provost will give us straightfoward answers, or if we’ll have to dig around them. The Daily Reveille has profiled the two new top faces at the University — William “Bill” Jenkins and Stuart Bell — these past two days as a way to acquaint students with the two men who decide which academic programs the University offers, the amount of tuition students will pay and which professors lose their jobs if a huge budget cut strikes the University. We’ve learned a lot about them: the South African-Roman Catholic Jenkins who never asked for a top job and the former Aggie Bell with a penchant for building things. We know who they are. But what will they do? And will they give us answers that aren’t dripping with “love purple, live gold” when we roll up our sleeves and ask them about the serious implications of higher education in the state? As an interim, it’s unlikely Jenkins will change much during his time back at the University. But Bell, who holds the executive vice chancellor and provost position formerly occupied by Jack Hamilton, isn’t exactly walking into a

“dream job.” Hamilton’s time in the position included laying off employees, closing programs and merging others. The University’s communications strategy regarding budget cuts was loud and clear under former Chancellor Michael Martin and Hamilton’s reign: always highlight just how bad the cuts could possibly get, but then make sure they’re nowhere near that bad. Your cut then looks much smaller after you’ve said what it could have been. Then there’s former System President John Lombardi, a man known for his blunt tones and suspected of partaking in many closed-door meetings. Will we get more of the same with Bell, Jenkins and whichever other person permanently takes the chancellor and system president positions? How will we know what’s actually happening at the University? We have new administrators now, so there should be a new game to play. We’re hoping Jenkins and Bell will put students first and seriously consider the necessity of tuition and fee increases. One responsibility they will face is attracting the best and brightest at the University. How possible is that when we’re taking budget cut after budget cut? What kind of professors want to come here when they see that raises have been off the table for years? How can students

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William “Bill” Jenkins, the newly appointed LSU interim system president and chancellor, sits in his office.

afford to come here when their scholarships are taken away on top of their tuition increasing? We’re looking forward to hearing their answers on these

topics, but not if we have to decipher every word of them. It’s time for transparency at the University, in the halls of Thomas Boyd and in the dealings with students. If

Jenkins and Bell are true leaders, they’ll bring it. Contact The Daily Reveille’s editorial board at editor@lsureveille.com

Online privacy endangered by executive order MANUFACTURING DISCONTENT DAVID SCHEUERMANN Columnist When Republicans successfully blocked the cybersecurity legislation in the Senate earlier this month, I wondered for a moment whether I had stumbled through the Twilight Zone and emerged in Bizarro World. All of a sudden, I found myself in wholehearted agreement with almost every Senate Republican over their opposition to the bill, albeit for different reasons. The legislation, dubbed the Cybersecurity Act of 2012, was designed to better protect our nation’s infrastructure from a cyber attack. Although the bill failed, its proponents have not given up on their plans yet. Sen. Jay Rockefeller, D-W. Va., and the bill’s co-sponsor Sen.

Joseph Lieberman, I-Conn., have both called for President Barack Obama to push through the legislation’s provisions with an executive order, and the administration has been reported to be considering it. The act compelled private industry to meet minimum standards to protect their computer networks and would have created more protections for critical facilities like the power grid. However, within the bill’s contents are provisions that caused an outcry from privacy advocates and their supportive organizations, such as the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF). These provisions, found in Section 701 of the bill, would have allowed companies to monitor their users’ communications without being bound by previously imposed legal limits, such as the Wiretap Act. They also permitted these companies to engage in “countermeasures,” an overly broad term that has the potential to

lead to abuse. Despite these concerns, many Democrats and their supporters have spun the bill’s defeat as yet another organized effort by Republicans to block the Obama administration from passing successful legislation. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., and White House Press Secretary Jay Carney both expressed the Cybersecurity Act’s defeat as an instance of Republican “obstructionism,” citing the bill’s bipartisan approval among national security and intelligence officials. Such hollow criticism fails to address the legitimate concerns of privacy advocates and downplays the last decade of evidence demonstrating a definite interest in the surveillance of American citizens by our intelligence community. It’s as if the Democrats tried serving us a dish but wanted us to ignore the bug on the plate. And now that it’s been rejected, they’re

trying to shove it down our throats. Obama has not been shy about using executive orders when he felt he had to, but an executive order on cybersecurity could undermine the gains made by those advocating stricter privacy protections. When the Cybersecurity Act of 2012 was first introduced, it had even more privacy rights problems than it did when it was finally defeated. Then, it allowed private companies to share their users’ information with government agencies and allowed the government the freedom to use that information for more than just cybersecurity purposes, all while granting those companies legal immunity. Thanks to pressure from privacy groups, the bill was modified to mandate that information could only be shared with civilian agencies, and that such information could only be used for purposes related to cybersecurity. This was enough to get the

American Civil Liberties Union to back off, although the EFF and other organizations such as Fight for the Future continued to oppose the bill for not going far enough. Now, it’s not certain that Obama will push the cybersecurity provisions through with an executive order, but I do know that such action would tell privacy advocates their aims do not matter. And no matter how much they achieve, their fears can still be confirmed by the simple signing of an order. I, for one, am tired of my rights being stripped in the name of security. David Scheuermann is a 20-yearold mass communication and computer science junior from Kenner.

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CAFE AMERICAIN Now Hiring Servers Full/ Part Time; Flexible with School Schedule; Apply 7521 Jefferson Hwy after 2pm LANDSCAPER NEEDED lawn care experience required. Send resume to jojohn@bellsouth.net 225.202.6003 LSU STUDENT MEDIA seeking dedicated individuals for advertising sales. Gain (PAID) real-world experience with an unlimited-income position at an on-campus office location! Send your resume to Annabel at national@tigers.lsu.edu or stop by B34 Hodges Hall to fill out an application! TUMBLING INSTRUCTOR NEEDED knowledgeable, energetic & experienced instructor needed for tumbling classes in Brusly area-5 min from campus 225.241.4348 CREATIVE STUDENT NEEDED Part time design and monogram work. No experience necessary. Flexible schedule $8/hour. Call Aimee 225-964-0999 COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL Afternoon teachers for preschool/aftercare at North Blvd location. Great experience for education/ early childhood majors. Email: cdsofbr@hotmail.com 225.928.4042 NO FOOTBALL TICKETS?? Drakes Catering is hiring bussers, waiters, bartenders, and experienced kitchen staff to work LSU home game days. Great attitude is a must! Please email drakescatering@hotmail. com for information. HAMPTON INN HOTEL -COLLEGE DR. is looking for front desk clerks, night auditors, breakfast hostess, laundry and room attendants. Shifts are flexible and can be worked around your school schedule. Please apply in person at 4646 Constitution Ave NEED DRIVER -Family needs responsible student with own car to take teenager to and/or from high school. Home is located in Denham Springs near I-12 & Juban. High school is located in Central near Joor & Hooper. Pick up in the morning at 6:30 am from DS house. Pick up in the afternoon at 3:00 pm from school. Pay is $30 for each morning trip and $25 for each afternoon trip. Email anns1959@ yahoo.com with name, contact info and list of days and morning and/or evening that you are available. GUYS: Interested in working in an office full of attractive women? Call 225-578-

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PT CASHIER NEEDED ASAP Clothing store seeking help T/Th + other flex. hours. GREAT for studying!! E-mail resume: ed@cohnturner.net THE CHIMES is now hiring hostesses, bussers, and waitstaff. Apply in person between 2-4 PM. 225.383.1754 PART-TIME OFFICE CLERK/COURIER Small law firm located on Highland Road near the entrance to the Country Club of LA is seeking a part-time Office Clerk/ Courier. Must be able to work a minimum of 15-20 hours per week. Position available immediately. Duties to include, errands, computer work, (Excel, MS Word, WordPerfect), accounting, and other office duties. Please fax resume with schedule of availability to Megan Noland at (225) 208-1080, or e-mail to megan@ jlaw.net YEARBOOK EXPERIENCE? LSU Gumbo Yearbook is hiring designers. Seeking individuals proficient in InDesign, & experience with Photoshop is a bonus. Interested applicants please apply in B34 Hodges Hall today, space is limited! THE UNIVERSITY CLUB Golf Course is now hiring servers and beverage cart attendants. Flexible schedule and fun environment. Come by to fill out an application. 225.819.0311 NOW HIRING YEARBOOK STAFF! Did you help layout your high school yearbook? Are you proficient in InDesign or photoshop? WE NEED YOU! Apply in B34 Hodges Hall today for a paid design position on the LSU Gumbo Yearbook staff. Hurry, space is limited! PART-TIME COLLECTOR-NIGHTS Part time collector wanted for night shift (5-9). Off of Essen Lane. Will train. Email resume AND availability to resume@ transfinancialco.com EXP. BARTENDERS NEEDED Event Rental & Staffing Company $12/hr+Tips LSU Home Games info@stafftenders.com NEED CASH? Apply for an unlimited income position with the advertising department of LSU Student Media!Send your resume to Annabel at national@tigers.lsu.edu or stop by B34 Hodges Hall to fill out an application!

FACTORY DIRECT PRICING Istrouma Mattress Factory 3538 Plank Road Baton Rouge 225.357.4030 RE-LEASING AT THE VENUE Releasing 2 bedroom apt at $715 a month fully furnished walk to class in 10mins private bathroom 817.718.7888 PAYING TOO MUCH for wireless service? Get unlimited voice, text and data for $59.99 monthly. No contracts. No credit check. No deposit. Earn FREE service by referring others. WirelessDealOfTheYear. com APT FOR RENT MINUTES FROM LSU! 2 BR apt for rent. 1000 sq. feet. 1 1/2 bath, kitchen, dishwasher, and dining area. Washer and dryer provided. $700/mo and just minutes from LSU. Located on South Brightside View. 225.718.4150 WANTED: Individuals who stand out from the crowd and have confidence to get the job done!Hiring for advertising sales at LSU Student Media. Send your resume to Annabel at national@tigers.lsu.edu or stop by B34 Hodges Hall to fill out application! STUDIO$395 2/1 HOUSE $675. Walk to class. McDaniel Properties 388-9858 McProperty. Mgr@cox.net FOR LEASE ON LSU BUS ROUTE $695 1 BEDROOM CONDO @ BROOKE HOLLOW DOWNSTAIRS CORNER UNIT. WATER & SEWER INCLUDED! Keyfinders Realty, Inc. 225-293-3000 WWW. KEYFINDERSBR. COM AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY! 3 bed/2 bath house 9260 High Point $1300/month (rental discount may apply) 225.772.3500 MID-CITY 2BR 1 BATH APARTMENT Updated great apartment on Steele Blvd, close to the Radio Bar. $700 month 225.933.1089 AVAILABLE SOON 1 BR $495. $300 dep. Jefferson/Bluebonnet area. 4276 Arnold Lane. No Pets. Convenient to all hospitals & Mall of La. www.lsubr.com for pics/floorplan. brrentnow@cox.net. DOWNTOWN HOUSE FOR RENT 2 br house. Walking distance for attractions. Safe Neighborhood. Central Air/ Heat. Offstreet parking. Washer/ Dryer. Minutes from LSU. $850 month. Call (225) 266-4130.

Thursday, August 23, 2012 FURNISHED HOME 2 bedrooms, 11/2 bath home 1 mile from LSU in Southdowns. Utilities paid. $1,200 rent $1,200. deposit. 985.652.6098 TOWNHOUSES & CONDOS FOR LEASE 2 & 3 bedrooms FOR LEASE in the LSU and surrounding areas! Gated Communities, New Construction, Great Amenities & Rent Specials! Call Keyﬁnders Realty, Inc. @ 225-293-3000 for additional Info on available rentals! Visit www.keyﬁndersBR.com for weekly updates on new rentals! 2BD/1BTH & 1BD/ 1BTH www.geauxluxury.com 1 BED/1 BATH APARTMENT 508 sq. ft. All utilities included except electricity. All appliances included. Walking distance to campus. Unfurnished. Garage parking. No pets. $850. 225.933.9521 1BD/1BA APT 2 MILES FROM LSU Full kitchen & bath. Near City Park. 225.287.6645. bspring85@gmail.com SMALL COMPLEX SOUTH of LSU overlooking the golf course. Walk to campus, stadium. Extra-large 1-br $500 and 2-br $700 with private balcony or walled patio. Video surveillance, on-site manager. Convenient and quiet, perect for serious undergrad, graduate, or international students. Pets welcome. 757-8175. View and apply online at http//riverroadapartments. tripod.com

SEEKING OUTGOING INDIVIDUAL to fill desk space in on-campus office... LSU Student Media now hiring advertising sales staff- send resume to Annabel at national@tigers.lsu.edu or fill out an application in B34 Hodges Hall. FEMALE ROOMMATE WANTED 3BR house in BR near interstate & appox 15 mins from LSU. Rent is $475$490. House in friendly nbrhood, fully furnished, washer/ dryer & alarm system. Contact Allison 225.938.6714

CARPOOL: SAVE gas from NOLA! NOLA2LSUcarpool@gmail.com SICK OF DATES FLAKING OUT on you? Need something you can really count on? A job with LSU Student Media is just what you need! Now hiring reliable people for advertising sales. Networking, on-campus ofﬁce, unlimited income- apply today! Send your resume to Annabel at national@tigers.lsu.edu or stop by B34 Hodges Hall to ﬁll out an application. GOOD LOOKING, SPONTANEOUS guy looking for a fun-loving, passionate girl to share an amazing semester with. tallguy157@gmail.com

The Daily Reveille LICENSED COUNSELOR (LPC) Offering individual, coulples and adolescent counseling. $25.00 per hour. Contact: Cheryl Robin, LPC, at 225-235-1689.

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