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Further renovations include increased seating in stadium Inside, Tiger Stadium rattles with deafening roars, booming applause and seismic sound bombs. And until recently, outside, its towering gray walls appeared almost bleak, without even a physical label, and were admittedly much less exciting, said Eddie Nunez, associate athletics director for operations and project development. The Tiger Athletic Foundation is now about two-thirds of the way finished with a STADIUM, see page 6
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In a twist of fate, LSU stayed connected to Colorado State University — the University that former Chancellor Michael Martin left LSU for in August — by dropping from 128th place in last year’s US News & World Report college rankings to 134th place still tied with Colorado State, in this year’s rankings. In the public university category, the University ranked 67th. Among Southeastern Conference schools, the University tied for 11th with Arkansas out of the 14 SEC schools, only beating out Ole Miss (151) and Mississippi State (157). The University of Alabama came in at 77 and Auburn University came in at 89, while Vanderbilt ranked as highest among SEC schools at No. 17. The ranking is based on tuition, enrollment, fall 2011 acceptance
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A bronze statue of Mike the Tiger is stationed outside of the newly renovated Tiger Stadium.
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MILITARY
Student National Guard members serve during Isaac
Shannon Roberts Contributing Writer
The University got back into the swing of things fairly quickly after Hurricane Isaac, but students like Taylor Constance are still trying to catch up after missing more than a week of class. Constance, a business sophomore in the Air Force National Guard, is one of several students who was activated in the National Guard to help residents affected by Hurricane Isaac. He was notified the morning of Aug. 28 that he was needed, and by the next day, he was in New Orleans. University Registrar Robert Doolos said activated students should contact their professors about missing class, but he said students often
do not have the time to do so. He said students can also speak to someone in the office of their college dean who will contact the student’s professors. Jennie Stewart, assistant dean of students and associate director of the Office of Student Advocacy and Accountability, said she came in contact with four students who were sent by their academic colleges and did not know what to do. Stewart said she told the students to talk to both their professors and academic counselors. About 100 students listed in the National Guard, but not necessarily activated, were contacted by the Office of the University Registrar via email the weekend after Isaac hit, giving them options for returning to class. A Board of Regents policy
allows activated students to withdraw without a “W” or resign with a full tuition refund, according to the email. Stewart said academic counselors are able to assist students in evaluating whether they can make up their coursework or if they should withdraw. When he was activated, Constance said he was concerned about making up his work, especially because he is taking Arabic. “Now, I’m trying to balance the decision, should I drop a semester and just try and get my life back together?” he said. While in New Orleans, Constance and other Guard members woke up at 4 a.m. every day and had BALANCE, see page 6
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Members of the Louisiana National Guard clean up fallen limbs Aug. 30 along St. Charles Avenue in New Orleans.
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INTERNATIONAL
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40-year-old man exhibits Guinness’ tallest mohawk in NYC park
I-49 group suspends work on toll study, considering extending further
British schools install cameras in bathrooms, lockers for kids’ safety
NEW YORK (AP) — Guinness World Records is calling it the tallest mohawk in the world. A fashion designer from Tokyo showed off his 3-foot-8.6-inch hairdo in a New York City park on Wednesday. Forty-year-old Kazuhiro Watanabe (kah-zoo-HEE’-roh wah-tah-NAH’-bee) says he’s been growing the hair for 15 years. He says to make it stand upright it takes stylists two hours, one can of gel and three cans of hairspray. He says he wanted to grow the mohawk to rebel against the conformity of Japanese society. Watanabe has held the title since January 2011. Docs: NYC ban on big, sugary drinks could help better people’s health
LONDON (AP) — At the King Ecgbert School in Sheffield, teens who go to the loo are never really alone — video cameras are inside all 12 bathrooms. Citing findings gathered via freedom-of-information requests, privacy activists Wednesday identified King Ecgbert as one of more than 200 high schools in Britain that have installed surveillance cameras in bathrooms or locker rooms. The group behind the report, Big Brother Watch, said a watchdog is needed to ensure students’ privacy.
NEW YORK (AP) — The era of the supersized cola may come to an end in New York City on Thursday, when health officials are expected to approve an unprecedented 16-ounce limit on sodas and other sugary drinks at restaurants, delis and movie theaters. But will it actually translate into better health? Doctors and nutrition experts said the regulation’s success or failure may depend on more than just the modest number of calories it might slash from people’s diets.
LAFAYETTE (AP) — A group considering tolls to help pay for Interstate 49 through Lafayette has put its work on hold pending a state study on using toll revenue to complete I-49 all the way to New Orleans. Completing the interstate from Lafayette to New Orleans would cost an estimated $5 billion — a price tag that has been a major roadblock for the project. The Advocate reports the Lafayette Metropolitan Expressway Commission has studied the use of tolls to help fund two shorter options. Those options are an 18-mile stretch going south from I-10 in Lafayette and a 37-mile stretch from Lafayette that pushes farther through Iberia Parish.
Chile’s 9-11 violent toll: 1 dead officer, 26 wounded, 255 arrests SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) — A long night of violence marking the anniversary of Chile’s 1973 coup ended with unsettling results Wednesday: one officer dead and 26 wounded, and 255 people arrested, including 83 children. Five public buses were set on fire to make barricades in the streets of the capital and more than 400 others sustained broken windows and other damage, prompting the transportation agency to cancel service for more than a million people. There was widespread looting through the night. US sends Marines to Libya after deadly attack on US ambassador BENGHAZI, Libya (AP) — The U.S. dispatched an elite group of Marines to Tripoli on Wednesday following a mob attack that killed the U.S. ambassador to Libya and three other Americans. U.S. officials are investigating whether the violence — initially blamed on an anti-Islamic video — was a terrorist attack planned to coincide with the anniversary of 9/11. Tuesday’s stunning attack on the American Consulate in Benghazi poses a daunting task for U.S. and Libyan investigators: searching for the culprits in the armed city.
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A demonstrator is arrested by anti-riot police during a protest to mark the 39th anniversary of the military coup in Santiago, Chile, on Sunday.
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New tax allows teachers to resume receiving raises after two-year hiatus ST. FRANCISVILLE (AP) — A half-cent sales tax voters approved in April will allow West Feliciana Parish school employees this year to regain their annual step raises for the first time in two years. Although the general fund budget for 2012-13 the school board approved Tuesday does not include a cost-of-living raise, The Advocate reports employees now will go back to getting annual raises based on their years of experience.
National Guardsman returning from active duty killed in traffic accident NATCHITOCHES (AP) — State police say a Louisiana National Guardsman from Shreveport was killed in a traffic accident in Natchitoches Parish. The accident happened Tuesday afternoon on Interstate 49 five miles north of state Highway 6. Troopers say Sgt. Kevin Dean Weiner was driving a Humvee northbound when it was struck from behind by an 18-wheeler.
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JOBS
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Career Expo beneficial to international students Alyson Gaharan Contributing Writer
Petroleum engineering and geology senior Citra Inaray wants a job after graduation, but for international students like her, the process of searching for a job is full of challenges American students don’t worry about. “The job process is not as straightforward for international students as domestic students,” Inaray said. According to International Services Director Natalie Rigby, upon graduation, international students may apply for Optional Practical Training, which allows them to continue living in the United States for a year if they have a job working in the field in which they received a degree. Because this period of time is so limited, getting a job after graduation is a high priority for most international students. “[OPT] gives [international students] a chance to get some work experience before they go back home,” Rigby said.
International students with experience working in the United States have an advantage when applying for jobs, even if their employment lasts only a few months, according to Rigby. “When you’re looking at international and global companies that may place workers anywhere in the world, they’ll look like a worker who can adjust to cultures, adjust to environments,” Rigby said. Inaray knows the benefits of having U.S. work experience on her résumé, but she does not want to work here forever. “My end goal is not to get a visa. I really want to get an OPT, maybe go to grad school and then go back to Indonesia to build my career,” Inaray said. Inaray is using resources offered by Career Services to find a job in time for her graduation in December 2013. So far, she has attended workshops, informational sessions, networking receptions and the Career Expo. Job Search Coordinator for Career Services Blake Winchell said statistically, international
students use Career Services resources more than domestic students. “Getting a job in the U.S. is important so I can see different perspectives of how an industry works, so I can go back to Indonesia and contribute something more than other workers,” Inaray said. Career Services held a networking reception for engineering students and potential employers Tuesday night; the engineering Career Expo was held Wednesday. Inaray prepared for the reception and expo by researching companies looking for petroleum engineering students that were willing to hire international students. “It’s tricky and requires a lot of planning to approach companies that are more globally exposed,” Inaray said. At the reception and expo, Inaray spoke with representatives from companies she was interested in, but she said she was not surprised to find that most representatives could not answer the specific questions she had. “When I asked about global
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Petroleum engineering senior Citra Inaray speaks with a representative from WorleyParsons on Wednesday at the Career Expo.
operations, [the representative] knew about it but not specifics of each country,” Inaray said. Assistant Director for Career Services Jesse Downs said companies will often send alumni to connect with students, but these alumni won’t always be able to answer the specific questions international students may have.
“I’m optimistic,” Inaray said. “And I’m not like, ‘If I don’t get a job, my world ends.’ I could always go back to my home country and continue my search there.”
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HeadCount encourages, registers voters at concerts Josh Naquin Entertainment Writer
Free admission to Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival and an opportunity to further political participation were all in a weekend’s work for Jonathan Brothers. Brothers, a psychology senior, is the New Orleans and Baton Rouge team leader for a voter registration organization called HeadCount. The nationwide network of more than 8,000 volunteers attends concerts and music festivals to register eligible voters. Soon it may get even easier for University students to become involved with HeadCount’s marriage of democratic efficacy and live music. Brothers has applied to create a HeadCount student organization at the University. If approved, the student organization would be the first college club in the nation affiliated with HeadCount. Alongside 11 other volunteers,
Brothers said HeadCount was able to register 1,100 voters over the fourday music festival. Aiding festivalgoers in their pursuit of exercising the most basic democratic right is the samaritans’ chief objective, but that doesn’t mean they can’t mix business with pleasure. Brothers said the organization schedules shifts so that volunteers can watch artists perform. “HeadCount always makes sure you can enjoy the top three music acts you want to see,” Brothers said. HeadCount is a nonpartisan organization funded by government grants and private donations. It has registered more than 200,000 voters since 2004. The organization has partnered with more than 80 different bands and dozens of music festivals to offer volunteers free admission to most shows, according to headcount.org. Leslie Leavoy, mass communication senior and HeadCount volunteer, said she joined the
organization to increase political awareness on campus. “It’s upsetting that voter turnout is especially low for our age group,” Leavoy said. She said she finds it disparaging to see political activity on social networking sites that likely won’t translate to casting a ballot in November. “Talk doesn’t matter without actually voting,” Leavoy said. “Don’t just post about it on Facebook.” Brothers added that HeadCount encourages new voters to participate in local elections as well as national ones. Brothers said the key to a highfunctioning democracy is an active and involved electorate. “We can’t just concede to political disconnection,” Brothers said. “The solution starts with getting people informed and registered.”
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Volunteers set up a HeadCount table in Free Speech Plaza to gather support from the student population. HeadCourt registers voters and promotes political awareness.
STUDENT GOVERNMENT
Senate passes resolution to thank Athletics Wilborn Nobles III Senior Contributing Writer
The Student Government Senate unanimously voted Wednesday night to acknowledge and thank the University’s Athletic Department for its decision to donate $36 million to the University over the next five years to soften the blow of the University’s budget cuts. “The only numbers that LSU has gone down on since the
budget crisis started is number of faculty members and grant dollars generated; the reason those numbers are going down is because we can’t afford to give faculty members raises,” said Thomas Rodgers, SG director of Academic Affairs. Rodgers said the University cannot match grant dollars, and can’t bring in as many instructors or researches as a result. “The first thing that this money is going to be targeted at, along with research, is giving
the faculty members a raise, so professors are going to be happier. We might get some new professors,” Rodgers said. The Senate also voted to amend the resolution to record every senator as author of it. “I’d like to thank you guys for allowing yourselves to be added to this bill because it’s going to look really great to see Senate come together and show our support for this,” said Environmental Engineer Senior Karla Frias.
The Senate’s sense of unity changed when members debated the amendments to the legislation on student senator duties within their bylaws for more than half an hour before the bill was referred back to committee. “Five to 600 students trusted you to represent their interests — they shouldn’t have their time wasted sitting here debating,” said Rodgers, who disapproved of the time it took for senators to express their concerns for the changes.
SG President Taylor Cox also announced his plan to create a new initiative for students. Cox said he wants to have a public meeting for students to discuss their issues with dining services to the University administration.
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RESEARCH
Psychology study finds sounds hinder memory
Juliann Allen Contributing Writer
While some people can boast better memories than others, a University professor recently found that sounds irrelevant to one’s task can deter even the sharpest memory from performing at its best. Psychology Professor Emily Elliott conducted several research studies to test how distractions affect cognitive memory in children and adults. The experiment presented University psychology students and second graders from local schools with a sequence of words on a computer screen and asked them to remember
them in order. Headphones emitted spoken words at the same time that a list of different words appeared on the screen. “When you add sounds, it makes it a lot harder,” Elliott said. Psychology doctoral student Alicia Briganti said the research stemmed from a German study that found low frequency, or seldom-used words, disrupted participants worse than high frequency and often-used words did. But when Elliott and Briganti conducted a similar experiment, Briganti said it made no difference — both high and low frequency words distracted participants.
Briganti said they are not sure why this difference occurred. Elliott said adults show an average of 10 percent reduction in performance when there is a sound, while children show a 20 to 30 percent decrease in performance. She said the gap between performance with sounds and performance with silence lengthens in children, showing that children are more easily distracted. Elliott said they initially thought people with good memories would excel in the study, but that proved to not necessarily be true. “People range from improving their performance [with sounds] to no change to just getting
wiped out,” Elliott said. Briganti said overall, the study allowed them to look at the effects of distractions on thinking, memory and cognitive performance. She said some college students study while listening to music or go to a coffee shop to do homework, but they may be so used to these methods that they do not realize the effects. “People think it’s not disruptive, but if you look at their performance, it is,” Briganti said. A research study done in 1997 at another university asked participants after the study if they believed their performance worsened with distractions. Many said no, but their performance had actually been
hindered by disruptions, Briganti said. When it comes to working or studying, Briganti suggested wearing earplugs in noisy places or studying somewhere quiet, like a library. Briganti said she is now researching how the time of day when a cognitive task is attempted affects memory. Some people call themselves morning people, while others work best at night, she said. She is working to find whether those who perform best in the morning get distracted more easily at night rather than during the day and vice versa. Contact Juliann Allen at jallen@lsureveille.com
ELECTION
2012 Seminar List Students, faculty, staff, and the general public are invited to a series of political forums to be held in advance of the 2012 Presidential Election. Media Coverage The race is on. Politics in the age of the 24-hour news cycle. Sept. 13, 5 p.m. — The Manship School of Mass Communication Holliday Forum Moderator: Bob Mann The Economy It’s (Still) the Economy, Stupid! LSU alum James Carville’s words still matter today. Sept. 20, noon — The Business Education Complex’s Rotunda Moderator: Jim Richardson Foreign Policy Diplomacy? War? Nation Building? What’s next for the U.S. on a global scale? Sept. 27, 5 p.m. — The Manship School of Mass Communication Holliday Forum Moderator: Richard White
Healthcare Whether it’s Obamacare, Romneycare, or the future of Medicare, a panel will explain why YOU should care. Oct. 4, noon — The Business Education Complex’s Rotunda Moderator: Jared Llorens
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The Environment Nationally, climate change is a “hot” topic. In Louisiana, the coast is a priority. The panel will cover the environment with hard, “cold” facts. Oct. 11, 5 p.m. — The School of Coast and Environment’s Woods Auditorium Moderator: Margaret Reams Social Issues The future of marriage equality, women’s reproductive rights and other issues may be determined in the next four years. A civil conversation about civil liberties. Oct. 25, 5 p.m. — The Business Education Complex’s Rotunda Moderator: Jim Engster
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beautification project to help match the iconic concrete jungle’s skeleton to the pulsating electricity it radiates on many autumn Saturday nights. The completed renovations have so far included replacing more than 400 windows, touching up the north and west facades, erecting concrete pillars for new western gates, and installing recognition plaques for national All-Americans. Come December, construction crews will begin the second phase of the north plaza project, which will include new student entrance gates, extended sidewalks and wrought-iron barricades lining North Stadium Drive to replace the current plastic ones brought in on game days. “The way we looked at it, if you’re coming the other 300-something days a year, do we want people to say, ‘Oh, that’s Tiger Stadium,’ or ‘Wow! That’s Tiger Stadium!’” Nunez said. In addition to the north plaza project, activity will begin on the outside of the stadium for the south end zone expansion as early as this weekend, Nunez said, adding that the roughly 6,000-seat addition should be finished by the fall 2014 season opener. The south end zone enlargement will add about 3,000 club level seats, 1,500 upper deck seats and two levels of 1,500 suite seats, which will connect to the current east stadium suites. “Everything that’s happening [this season] is happening
underground,” Nunez said. “But as soon as that last football game is here, you’ll see a major emphasis on getting this out of the ground.” A $100 million TAF bond will fund the majority of the south end zone expansion, as well as the new tennis and gymnastics facilities set to open in the next few years, Nunez said. “You’re going to be right at a hundred thousand,” Nunez said of the new stadium’s seating capacity, which would make it the seventh largest nationally, and the third largest in the Southeastern Conference, just behind the University of Tennessee and the University of Alabama. The additions are all part of TAF’s Preservation of Tiger Stadium, which began in 2010 with the window replacements, and will wrap up with the south end zone expansion. The costs for the west and north plaza projects totaled about $7 million, while the windows and facade renovations cost $1.5 million, Nunez said. The new north plaza will also feature concrete award-recognition walls for winners of national awards, such as the Heisman Trophy, the Jim Thorpe Award and the Chuck Bednarik Award. LSU cornerbacks Patrick Peterson and Tyrann Mathieu won the Bednarik the past two years, respectively, for college football’s most outstanding defensive player. A few weeks ago, the sidewalks surrounding Mike the Tiger’s luxurious 15,000-square-foot habitat were replaced and expanded with permeable concrete to better
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Completed construction projects at Tiger Stadium make Death Valley shine Monday.
sustain the live oak trees, said TAF project manager Emmett David. “We have found that this habitat is one of the largest attractions on campus, so providing additional hardscape will allow ease of access for visitors and simultaneously provide protection for our live oak root system,” David said of the $175,000 project. The construction projects will eliminate the visitor parking on south side of North Stadium Drive, said Gary Graham, director of Parking, Traffic and Transportation. The south end zone construction will also cut out parking along South Stadium Drive during the building phases, Graham said.
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rate, average freshman retention rate, six-year graduation rate, classes with fewer than 20 students and SAT/ACT scores within the 25-75th percentile. Interim System President and Chancellor William “Bill” Jenkins said he was “disappointed but not surprised” about the drop. He said he believes the fall was due to faculty-to-student ratio and the University’s reduced research funding. But Jenkins said he’s optimistic. “The good news is that we’re still in those rankings. The even better news is we can move up again, and I’m comfortable that
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to arrive at their work site around 5:30 a.m. After working all day, the members would return to the Convention Center around 8:30 p.m. and wait in line to shower in trailers because the building had no showers. Constance said he would get about four hours of sleep each night, and he’s still trying to catch up on his sleep. He and his unit handed out water and MREs to those in need and helped load cars for families leaving the city. They also worked with the Army to control security around the Ninth Ward. “We all had to work together and do our own separate parts,” he said. Constance said although he was able to return to school last
we’re going to do that,” Jenkins said. “We’ve just got to restructure and find different ways to fund and move ahead.” Michael Alford, ISDS junior, said he thinks the drop in rankings could be attributed to the University’s student body. “We don’t have enough active students…or active learners,” he said. On the other hand, some students don’t think the ranking means anything. “I don’t think it makes a difference,” said kinesiology sophomore Christy Saia. Contact Chris Grillot at cgrillot@lsureveille.com Thursday, many people are still working in New Orleans. Upon returning to school, Constance said his professors have been helpful in letting him catch up on work, but they have told him they can’t hold back the class for a few people. Constance said he’s giving himself another week to get his work together. “I just don’t want to quit, you know, right now,” he said.
Tune into 91.1 KLSU at 5:20 p.m. for more information on Tigers in the National Guard. Contact Shannon Roberts at sroberts@lsureveille.com
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FOOTBALL
Five LSU players won’t play in 2012
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Linebacker Tahj Jones ineligible Alex Cassara Sports Writer
LSU coach Les Miles confirmed during his weekly teleconference Wednesday that junior linebacker Tahj Jones, sophomore linebacker D.J. Welter, senior tight end Tyler Edwards and sophomore offensive lineman Evan Washington will not play in the 2012 season. He did not give an explanation because of privacy reasons. It was previously confirmed Jones was appealing an academic eligibility issue prior to the Tigers’ season opener and he has yet to play this season. Junior running back Michael Ford’s eligibility was also revoked, but he has been allowed to play, logging 98 yards on 18 carries between LSU’s two games. The LSU Football media guide tabbed Jones as the strongside starter prior to the season. He was the only player of the four who appeared on LSU’s published depth chart prior to Saturday’s matchup with Idaho, listed behind his replacement junior Luke Muncie. He’s followed by freshmen Lamar Louis and Kwon Alexander, the latter of whom has taken snaps in Jones’ absence. When asked how much more important the crop of freshmen linebackers become in the wake of Jones’ ineligibility, Miles answered, “Imminently.” “They’re guys that are getting snaps every day, and as they improve, they get to play,” Miles said of the six freshmen backers. “We’re very fortunate to have a quality freshman class and numbers.” Jones played on special teams as a redshirt freshman in 2010, recording six tackles on the season. As a sophomore, Jones racked up 27 tackles, one fumble recovery and one interception, spending time as a special teams member and backup linebacker. Miles also said that an injury will keep sophomore defensive end Jordan Allen off the field for the remainder of the 2012 season.
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Lined Up Reserves, starters gel on defensive line
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[Top] LSU senior defensive end Lavar Edwards sacks Washington junior quarterback Keith Price in the Tigers’ 41-3 victory against the Huskies on Sept. 8. [Left] LSU junior defensive end Sam Montgomery charges against Washington sophomore offensive lineman Micah Hatchie.
Emphatically, Sam Montgomery Montgomery said. “I think Lavar has declared he knows who is LSU’s best the capability to be one of the greatest defensive lineman. who ever played the game.” It’s not him or fellow junior On a team filled with future NFL Barkevious Mingo, first-rounders and preseason All-Ameripostseason award winChandler Rome cans whose names are ners, both Mingo and Sports Writer littered among college Montgomery mainfootball award watch lists and web- tained that there’s no such thing as a sites. “reserve.” And it’s not senior Bennie Logan, With plenty of household names a trending name who inherited the lining the defensive front, names number 18 for his hard work and dedi- like Edwards and senior Chancey cation to the Tiger program. Aghayere could sometimes be pushed Instead, he chose someone who aside and forgotten. some call a “reserve.” Just don’t tell Coach Les Miles. “I think Lavar Edwards is the best defensive end in our room,” DEFENSIVE LINE, see page 10
SOCCER
Kinneman’s play in goal making noise Junior goalie grabs reins from Isom Chris Abshire Sports Writer
LSU junior goalkeeper Megan Kinneman has big shoes to fill, quite literally. This season, Kinneman has one of the most unenviable tasks in sports as she replaces a largerthan-life figure in former goalkeeper Mo Isom, one of the most famous female athletes in LSU history. “We worked off each other really well, but I’m not trying to be her,” Kinneman said of the 6-foot tall Isom. “I couldn’t be. She’s too tall anyway.” But Kinneman, all of 5-foot4, has played like a giant on the
field for LSU, allowing only five goals through seven matches and leading LSU to an early-season, four-game unbeaten streak. The success is a welcome return to form for Kinneman, who is actually the smallest goalkeeper in the Southeastern Conference by two inches and stands five inches shorter than the league average. The Missouri City, Texas native earned All-SEC freshman honors in 2010, as she replaced an injury-plagued Isom and surrendered just 10 goals in more than 1,300 minutes of action, including six shutouts. LSU coach Brian Lee suddenly had a legitimate goalkeeper controversy entering last August’s fall camp. Kinneman earned the initial GOALIE, see page 10
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Junior goalkeeper Megan Kinneman dives to block a penalty kick Monday during the Tigers’ 2-1 victory against Memphis.
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SEC Power Rankings: Week 2 MIC’D UP MICAH BEDARD Sports Columnist 1. Alabama (2-0) The Crimson Tide throttled past Western Kentucky, 35-0, in its home opener. Surprise, surprise. The loss of running back Jalston Fowler to a season-ending knee injury is a cause for concern for coach Nick Saban. I watched the Tide’s opener versus Michigan and much of Alabama’s success in the running game was because of the holes created by Fowler’s punishing blocks. It won’t cripple them by any means, but it’s something to watch for as the season progresses. 2. LSU (2-0)
The Tigers put together another dominant performance in Week 2, taking down Washington, 41-3. The LSU defense only allowed 26 rushing yards to the Huskies and made quarterback Keith Price run for his life all game. All the Tigers have to worry about against Idaho on Saturday is the Vandals reeking of potatoes. 3. Georgia (2-0)
Georgia linebacker Jarvis Jones rudely welcomed Missouri to the Southeastern Conference. After Mizzou led at halftime, Jones forced two turnovers on two consecutive fourth-quarter possessions, sealing a 41-20 Georgia victory. The Dawgs won’t be challenged again until Tennessee visits “Between The Hedges” in Week 5. 4. South Carolina (2-0) No one watching the Gamecocks’ and East Carolina would have noticed the starting quarterback was on the bench. Backup signal caller Dylan Thompson stole the show Saturday, throwing for 330 yards and three touchdowns as South Carolina rolled to a 48-10 win. With starting quarterback Connor Shaw’s status for the Gamecocks’ game Saturday in limbo, let’s see if Thompson can continue his hot start.
5. Tennessee (2-0) Georgia State was no match for the Vols’ high-octane passing attack, as Tennessee rolled over the Panthers, 51-13. Quarterback Tyler Bray only had two incompletions and wide receiver Justin Hunter racked up video game numbers, hauling in eight receptions for 146 yards and three scores. If the Vols take down Florida on Saturday, they’re a serious contender for the SEC East crown. 6. Florida (2-0)
After coming out of the gates slowly against Bowling Green in Week 1, coach Will Muschamp has to be happy with the Gators’ defensive effort in their 2017 win against Texas A&M. Florida shut out the Aggies in the second half. I don’t hate the Gators’ new offense, which primarily utilizes the ground attack. At least not as much as I despise former Florida coach Urban Meyer. 7. Arkansas (1-1)
The Hogs lost to Louisiana-Monroe. Have fun with Alabama. At least Arkansas coach John L. Smith can swap stories with coach Saban about losing to the Warhawks. 8. Mississippi State (2-0) Mississippi State coach Dan Mullen deserves a pat on the back after finally beating an SEC West team not named Ole Miss. As bad as Auburn looked Saturday, I came away impressed with the Bulldogs’ quarterback Tyler Russell. I wouldn’t be surprised to see them undefeated when they host Tennessee in Week 6. 9. Missouri (1-1)
There’s one lesson Mizzou can take away from its first taste of the SEC — it’s not how you start, it’s how you finish. They could not hold its halftime lead over the Dawgs after opening strong. The Tigers can’t take a week off as Arizona State comes to town this weekend.
10. Texas A&M (1-1) The Aggies might have a new coach, but they’re still the best team in the country at giving away games in the second half. They wasted their time coming out of the locker room after halftime, as Florida blanked them in the second half. 11. Auburn (0-2)
Quarterback Kiehl Frazier is the anti-Cam Newton. ULM is next up on the slate for the Tigers. Can the Warhawks beat two SEC teams in a row? 12. Vanderbilt (0-2) The Commodores could only muster 13 points for the second straight week, falling to Northwestern 23-13. I know coach James Franklin hopes they put up a few more on the scoreboard against Presbyterian this week. 13. Kentucky (1-1) The Wildcats recovered from a sloppy performance against Louisville to blow out Kent State at home, 47-14. I wonder if the Golden Flashes returned any punts for Kentucky like they did against Towson? If you haven’t seen Kent State’s botched punt return, YouTube it. Now. 14. Ole Miss (2-0) Don’t let the 2-0 start fool you. The Black Bears will get back to their losing ways this weekend as they travel to take on No. 14 Texas. Micah Bedard is a 22-year-old history senior from Houma.
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Alabama defensive lineman Brandon Ivory (62) battles with teammate John Fulton (10) Saturday for a Western Kentucky fumble in the first half of an NCAA college football game at Bryant Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Alabama coaches had one statistic they could really gripe about with last season’s defense: It forced few turnovers, and only three fumbles. The coaches visited NFL and college teams with that knack during the offseason and the top-ranked Crimson Tide has already induced seven turnovers in two games headed into Saturday’s game at Arkansas.
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MLB pennant races heating up DROP IT LIKE IT’S SCOTT SCOTT BRANSON Sports Contributor College football is here in full swing and the National Football League is finally under way, but neither holds a candle to the best competition fall has to offer – Major League Baseball pennant races. As October draws near, division champions are crowned one by one as their competition is mathematically eliminated from contention. Some division races will end in the coming days, but many will go down to the wire. If this regular season finishes anything like last season, the tail end of September and the first few days of October will provide spectacular drama, unparalleled by that of any sport in the world. Last season, both playoff wildcard spots weren’t decided until the final day of the regular season. The St. Louis Cardinals advanced to the playoffs by beating the Houston Astros and because the Atlanta Braves lost to the Philadelphia Phillies in 13 innings. Tampa Bay Rays’ outfielder Ben Zobrist extended his team’s season with a 12th inning, walkoff home run against the New York Yankees, literally moments after the Boston Red Sox opened the door with a loss their season finale. This season there’s one more playoff spot up for grabs – an additional wild-card spot, pitting each league’s two wild-card winners against each other for a one-game playoff. This season’s AL Pennant races
are a mess. As of Wednesday, the Baltimore Orioles and the Yankees are tied for first in the AL East, with the Rays lurking two games back. The Orioles recently caught the injury bug and will be without a handful of key contributors, but after five games against the Oakland Athletics and the Rays, Baltimore has 13 games against the bottom feeders of their respective divisions before a season-ending three-game series against the Rays. If the Orioles can win two of three through the end of September, I see them winning their first division title since 1997. Subsequently, I think we’ll see three teams from the same division represented in the playoffs with the Yankees and Rays taking both wild-card spots. The AL Central picture is a little clearer, with the Detroit Tigers two games back of the Chicago White Sox. The Tigers are in the middle of a four-game series with the White Sox and are 11 of 15 on the season against their division rival. If the Tigers take the next two games, they’ll be tied atop the Central, and the rest of their schedule bodes well for its second straight AL Central Championship. In the AL West, the Texas Rangers have a three game lead on the upstart Athletics, with the Los Angeles Angels lurking 7.5 games back. The National League division races are mostly locked up, but there’s always a chance for some late-season theatrics. I’d love to see the Athletics make a run and pull the rug out from under the defending AL Champion Rangers, but I think the Rangers will take care of business and punch their ticket to the playoffs for the third
straight season. The Cincinnati Reds are 10.5 games ahead of the defending World Series champion St. Louis Cardinals, the Washington Nationals are six games up on the Braves in the Central and the Los Angeles Dodgers trail the San Francisco Giants by six games in the West. While the coast seems clear for the division leaders, three weeks and 20 games is more than enough time for the improbable to become reality. The highest potential for drama is in the West, where the rejuvenated and deep-pocketed Dodgers should make a run on the Giants. The Giants have the favorable schedule over the next two weeks before a seasonending three-game series against the Dodgers, which could end up deciding who wins the West. For the second straight year, Atlanta and St. Louis hold the top spot in the NL wild-card standings, but with an additional playoff spot this season both figure to be playing well into October. Should either team falter through the next three weeks, the Dodgers are the likeliest benefactor, but a number of teams still hold an outside chance of playing their ways into the one-game wild-card playoff. As of Wednesday, the Pittsburgh Pirates are 2.5 back in the wild card, followed by the Philadelphia Phillies and Milwaukee Brewers who are tied four games back. However it all plays out over the next three weeks, one thing is for certain – it will all be fantastically entertaining.
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“The repetition of our defense allows for highly heralded starters to be pushed and compete with very talented backups,” Miles said. “It really doesn’t do me service to call either of those two guys backups because they play regularly.” Mingo, who only cracked the starting lineup three times last season, said being labeled a starter carries little merit once the helmets are on and the game begins. “We have guys that, if they went anywhere else, they’d be a starter,” Mingo said. “Being labeled the starter only means you go out there first.” Montgomery said the “sixth man” who comes off the bench is the spark the Tigers need, usually making the most stellar defensive plays to rile up his teammates. Miles echoed Montgomery, saying he counts on Edwards and Aghayere to play like they were starters. “We count on those guys to play as basically what would be starters, snaps and to keep those guys that might start to gain fresh anyway,” Miles said. “No one’s saying that those guys are lesser.” With a stable of more than capable linemen, practices have evolved into “war,” according to Montgomery, with no one’s job being safe. “Our practice is nothing to be toyed with,” Montgomery said. “It’s all full throttle.” The first casualty of that “war” was Montgomery himself. Miles sent a message when Edwards started over Montgomery in LSU’s opening victory against North Texas. “Lavar had prepared way better than Sam did,” Mingo said. “He had to readjust his thinking and get it right.” Edwards responded to his
Thursday, September 13, 2012 GOALIE, from page 7
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LSU junior defensive end Sam Montgomery (99) and junior defensive tackle Bennie Logan (18) line up Sept. 8 in the Tigers’ win against Washington.
coach’s message, registering a tackle for loss against North Texas and terrorizing Washington’s Keith Price constantly in the Tigers’ 41-3 rout of the Huskies, getting to the quarterback for one sack. Though Montgomery called the week one experience “humbling,” he lauded Edwards’ performance and kept the mantra of the defensive line at the forefront of his mind. “The main thing that we want our D-line is for everyone to get recognition for their own talent,” Montgomery said. While dealing with the disappointment of watching from the bench, Montgomery said he’s Edwards’ biggest supporter and cheered harder than anyone after Edwards’ sack against Washington. With Edwards and Aghayere pressing the “starters” at every turn, the defensive front has gelled well so far this season. For Edwards, the main goal is for the linemen to rely on one another. “Everyone just works hard
and we try not to let the next person down,” Edwards said. “No matter who gets the start, we try to make it look like no drop-offs or let-ups.”
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starting nod, but a pair of early losses with her in goal, coupled with Isom’s stout senior form sent her back to the bench. “She was trying to shake off an injury, and I think that limited Megan last year,” Lee said. “We were fortunate enough to have such a great 1A option, but it was frustrating for her because she is so competitive.” There’s no competition for the job this fall. Firmly entrenched in goal for LSU, Kinneman ranks among the early statistical leaders in the NCAA across the board and has wowed viewers with several athletic saves. In Monday’s 2-1 win against Memphis, Kinneman notched 10 saves, most in impressive fashion, as the Tigers claimed a crucial win in their final non-conference match. “That match is up there with the best I’ve played,” she said. “There were so many different types of saves — leaping and diving and even a penalty kick — that I had to make.” But LSU defenders say Kinneman’s biggest contribution
won’t show up in any stat line. “She’s our communicator,” said sophomore defender Jodi Calloway. “She’s our eyes because we can’t see the field in full. The way she lets us know where our assignments are, it’s loud.” It’s a curious assessment, given Kinneman’s quiet nature. Whereas Isom was the team’s most vocal and outsized personality, Kinneman is admittedly soft spoken, more content to lose her voice on the pitch than in the pregame huddle. “The personalities are like opposites,” Lee said. “Both are wonderful people. Megan’s a calming influence. When you’re running around like crazy on the field, it’s nice to have someone who keeps you even keeled.”
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Entertainment
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The
itting Room The Daily Reveille talks fashion
Blue hues sweeping across campus How to make the trend work for you
Drawn to art
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The LSU Museum of Art opens an exhibition on Clementine Hunter, a self-taught African-American Louisiana folk artist. The museum will host a reception and LSU Press Book signing with Art Shiver and Tom Whitehead, who authored the book “Clementine Hunter: Her Life and Art.” Tastings of local cuisine, artist demonstrations and games will also be available. The exhibit runs from 5:30 to 8 p.m. on the fifth floor of The Shaw Center for the Arts.
A new school year is upon us, and new trends are soon to follow. From floral print to mint colors, some students latch on and can be spotted throughout campus sporting the latest trends. Many people jump onto the latest SHAMIYAH KELLEY b a n d w a g o n s , Fashion Columnist often making it difficult to discern between the frivolous fads and styles that are here to stay. What’s a fashionista to do? The most important question to ask yourself when faced with the decision to invest hardearned money into a trend is quite simple. Do you like this trend? Too often, someone will buy a piece because it’s so “right now.” However, the key to ensuring the purchase will have staying power and transcend the current season is incorporating the piece into your personal style. The saying “know thyself” has never rung truer. After various shades of blue graced the runway in Stella McCartney’s fall fashion show, this trend is verging on epidemic status. From striking cobalts to tantalizing teals, blue offers much
versatility. Students are working all hues of blue into their personal styles. Gaby Rodriguez, sports administration senior, was looking chic in the Quad on Wednesday wearing a fuchsia laser cut, sleeveless blouse from Old Navy paired with turquoise skinny jeans from Target, along with Mary Jane flats borrowed from her little sister’s closet. Colorblocking turquoise and fuchsia is a great way to transition into the fall without compromising the fun, bright colors of the summer. If you’re more into neutrals, consider incorporating accents of blue into your outfit like Ellie Pratt, graphic design junior. Her floral print top from Forever 21 features tiny accents of teal that add subtle pops of color in her otherwise neutral outfit. Pairing charcoal jeggings, a black cardigan and purple flats from Madden Girl by Steve Madden make a fun, artsy statement. Camille Campbell, petroleum engineering senior, also has a sharp eye for style. On her way to the Career Expo, she set herself apart in a sea of pantsuits with a mint ruffle dress from Tomato boutique. She kept her BLUE, see page 15
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Sports administration senior Gaby Rodriguez [left] paired her turquoise skinny jeans with Mary Jane flats and a fuchsia sleeveless blouse. Petroleum engineering senior Camille Campbell [center] shined in a mint ruffle dress accented with nude flats and a nude chain link satchel. Fashion design senior Alex Lacy [right] capped off her cobalt cap sleeve dress with a cognac belt, T-strap sandals and a beaded necklace.
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The Avett Brothers, “The Carpenter”
Universal Republic Records
Like a crisp autumn baseball game or warm apple pie, there is a quality to The Avett Brothers’ new album that is distinctly American. “The Carpenter” is the folk-rock band’s follow up to 2009’s breakout album “I and Love and You.” The Carolinian brothers’ eclectic sound is back with infusions of bluegrass, country and roots-rock from America’s heartland. “It must be winter in my heart,” and other lyrics demonstrate The Avett Brothers’ knack for communicating abstract emotions through physical conditions. Slow, languishing songs give way to up-tempo tracks providing a refreshing variety of pace. The album is unified by its focus on affection, both accepted and scorned. “The Carpenter” plays like the hopes, concerns and sorrows of a lover grown weary over missed opportunities. Warm acoustic guitar riffs provide an apt backdrop for soulful vocals on many tracks, especially “Live and Die.” JOSH NAQUIN
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“Drop Dead Diva”
Lifetime
Wedding bells, baby bumps, brain tumors and supernatural intervention are only a few of the bizarre elements concocted for Drop Dead Diva’s gripping season finale. “Diva” lawyer Jane Bingum, who’s actually the reincarnated ex-fiancee of her colleague Grayson, is getting married to her new beau. Amidst preparing for domestic bliss, Bingum is handling a right-to-death case between a grieving husband and his dying, tumor-ridden wife. While the show may sound ridiculous at first, stellar acting, relatable themes and clever pop culture references make inconceivable plot choices more plausible. And the more abnormal the show gets, the better. The finale brings the most unexpected twist when the season-long love triangle comes to a head, resulting in death, another reincarnation and a cliffhanger leaving viewers dripping in suspense. DAVID JONES
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ZZ Top, “La Futura”
American Recordings
Don’t be fooled by the feedback-heavy opening of “Gotsta Get Paid.” With multiple distorted guitars flying off in all directions from the get-go, Billy Gibbons’ ancient, raspy voice complements the weight of the dense blues rock well. But it isn’t long before the record descends into cliché blues riffs, formula lyrics and other weathered-down versions of ZZ Top’s ‘80s style — which certainly wasn’t the group’s best. The old fellas break from that elderly style for the last three tracks with some fun guitar breaks and drumming from Frank Beard. All in all, if you’re in the mood for some good ZZ Top, at least four songs on La Futura will fill that need. AUSTEN KRANTZ
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“The Words”
CBS Films
Never trust a movie with more than four big name actors attached unless it’s a superhero movie. With a cast consisting of Bradley Cooper, Jeremy Irons, Zoe Saldana, Olivia Wilde, Ben Barnes and Dennis Quaid, “The Words” gave its A-list stars some D-list material to work with. The movie gets bogged down following several overlapping stories, relying too much on the strength of the cast to make it work. “The Words” takes itself too seriously, as if it has some important truths to impart about love, identity and the creative process. The drama is about as swift and compelling as an Arctic glacier — an attractive, artistically-lit glacier, at least, even if some of the editing is a bit heavy-handed. At best, it’s bearable as a date movie with enough pretty faces to get through it. KACI YODER
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Billy Talent, “Dead Silence”
Warner Music Canada
Canadian quartet Billy Talent makes some noise with its newest installment, “Dead Silence.” The album is an intriguing hybrid of alt-rock and punk. It’s what would happen if Anti-Flag and The Offspring blended together with just a dash of Ludo to make an aural smoothie. Fans of older albums can look forward to high-energy tracks such as “Viking Death March” and “Man Alive!” for signature riffs and aggressive drumming. The various vocals provide a nice emotional authenticity that pairs well with the band’s catchy lyrics and hooks. Despite its decent tracks, “Dead Silence” implores a new style that sometimes fails to land and winds up sounding a little too much like “radio rock.” Despite losing footing, Talent makes up for it by executing “Don’t Count on the Wicked” and the titular song “Dead Silence” with aplomb. TAYLOR SCHOEN
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EDITOR’S PICK: The xx, “Coexist”
Young Turks
Soft, pulsing beats and signature guitar plucks bow in submission to almighty, but understated vocals in “Coexist,” The xx’s second studio album. Bare bones tracks slide seamlessly into one another, making a mockery of over-produced pop songs. A peaceful haze rests lightly over the album, poised to be broken by moments of clarity, a technique fans of the band are familiar with. Bass-backed harmonies breathe with self-aware intention, showcasing well-crafted composition through every aspect of the music. Opening track “Angels,” has a haunting beauty that echoes long after its end, strangely polarizing the album with its weight. The first set of plinking notes at the start of “Fiction” lead in to velvety vocals. “Coexist” is a lovely piece of music and a shining testament to the MORGAN SEARLES talent of its creators. Entertainment Editor
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FALL FEST
Legacy dancers set to perform Sean flooded the studio with infectious beats. Legros describes Legacy’s The sound of squeaking dancing style as “very urban” sneakers, the reflection of halo- with an emphasis on hip-hop and gen lights on a hardwood floor, current dance techniques. She vibrations shooting through the said the group tries to incorpostudio and the smell of sweat — rate jazz and contemporary styles these sensations are all a part of using “whatever talent we have daily life for Lindsey Legros, to give it flavor and make it our communication studown.” Tune in to 91.1 ies senior. It’s a trait Legros Legros is the pres- KLSU at 4:20 and said makes Legacy ident of the Univer- 5:20 p.m. for more different from any othsity’s hip-hop dance dance team. on the dancers. er campus crew, Legacy Dancers. “I would consider The crew garnered some ourselves to be the people’s dance notoriety by staking victory at team,” she said. “The Tiger Girls LSU’s Best Dance Crew compe- and Golden Girls dance at games, tition in 2010. Legacy also per- but we dance primarily for the formed for the first time last year students for events that they put at Fall Fest, and group members on. We always try to keep conare pumped up to take the stage scious things that students would once again at the upcoming fair like when performing.“ Sept. 14. The ambitious group recruited new members Sunday, leaving them little time to perfect a new dance in the five days before this year’s Fall Fest, taking place tomorrow. “That’s how Legacy works. Ever since I’ve been on it, everything just happens really quick,” Legros explained. “I think it’s good for us. It keeps us on our toes.” According to Legros, Legacy got its start in 2007 when four University students from New Orleans gathered to cut loose and dance. The group has grown from there, now with an all-timehigh of 21 members, Legros said. “We’re a lot more diverse,” Legros said about the new additions. “Legacy, to be honest, we’ve been only minorities, and I’m very proud to say that we have now a mix of people — white people, black people, Hispanic people, boys and girls, everything.” The number the group was rehearsing involved agile boxing-style moves, smooth sliding transitions and some slow-motion bumping and grinding while “Burn” by Meek Mill and Big Taylor Schoen
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The legacy of Legacy has carried on for years, and the group plans on keeping it that way, according to Alyseia Darby, secretary officer of Legacy and physical theater junior. “We play around, but we get the job done,” Darby said. “We try to keep a good attitude.” Darby said she is excited for her first Fall Fest performance, especially under the guidance of Legros, who she said is an “awesome leader that brings out the best in all of her dancers and keeps them in tip-top shape.”
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TECHNOLOGY
Students largely apathetic about iPhone 5 release David Jones Entertainment Writer
JEFF CHIU / The Associated Press
Apple senior vice president of worldwide marketing Phil Schiller announced the iPhone 5 on Wednesday.
The iPhone 5 has finally arrived. After months of fervent speculation and hype, Apple unveiled the latest version of the popular smartphone Wednesday, certifying it as a taller, thinner and faster model than its predecessors. The newest iPhone boasts a four-inch Retina display, allowing an additional row of apps on the home screen, 4G LTE connectivity, 8MP iSight cameras, a Lightning connector dock and an aluminum and glass body that weighs 112 grams, according to Apple’s website. Apple also promises a longer battery life (225 hours on standby and eight hours surfing the web or talking on the phone) and faster loading and performance with the
new A6 processors. Despite the abundance of amenities and updates offered with the iPhone 5, University students remained apathetic about its release. “It’s too much technology,” said theatre sophomore Chelsie Ciccone. Ciccone said she will not be buying Apple’s newest product, especially since she’s switching to Verizon Wireless in the near future. However, she said she is confident the iPhone 5 will sell. Companies are notorious for selling similar products, equipping the latest with an extra feature and charging double the price, Ciccone said. “It’s just like buying a book,” she said. “You can get the seventh edition for $15, but the one you need, the eighth edition, costs 10 times more and only has a couple of
THURSDAY Meriwether
Venue: Varsity Theatre Genre: Rock and Roll Guests: Mobley and Jason Martin & The Corner Pocket Time: Doors 8 p.m., Show starts at 9 p.m. Tickets: $8 in advance
Vagabond Swing
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Upcoming music events Today the Moon, Tomorrow the Sun!
Venue: North Gate Tavern Genre: Indie, Electronic, Fuzz Rock Guests: Sun Hotel, England in 1819 Time: 8 p.m. Tickets: $5
Paint dat Music featuring Captain Green Venue: The Famous Theatre Genre: Funk, Fusion Guests: Snarky Puppy Time: 8 p.m. Tickets: $15 in advance
Tim Halperin
Venue: Chelsea’s Cafe Genre: Alternative, Pop Rock Time: 10:30 p.m. Tickets: $5
SATURDAY Tank
Venue: The Famous Theatre Genre: R&B Time: 8 p.m. Tickets: General admission $30
extra pictures.” Business freshman Annie Charles shared those sentiments. “People are obsessed with Apple, and they will continue to buy from them,” she said. Charles said she recently bought the iPhone 4 and is satisfied with her purchase, but she believes others will buy the newer iPhone regardless of how old their current phone is. Ciccone attributed the splurging trend to the current generation’s materialistic culture. Dalton Carter, biology junior, said he is willing to buy the iPhone 5 but won’t pay more than $200. He said he’ll wait until the price goes down to make his purchase. Electrical engineering junior Morgan Haydel said she is willing to pay for the sixth edition of the iPhone because she believes it will be the
last update the company will unveil for some time. Without former CEO Steve Jobs, Haydel said she expects Apple’s innovation to decline. Charles disagreed, saying the absence will have little effect because most consumers had no idea who Jobs was until his death. “There’s such a big interest in Apple products. They don’t need Steve Jobs,” she said “As long as they keep putting out technology, I’m sure they’ll be on top.” The iPhone 5 will be available for pre-order on Sept. 14 and for purchase on Sept. 21. The phone comes in three capacity models, including the 16 GB for $199, the 32 GB for $299, and the 64GB for $399 with a contract. Contact David Jones at djones@lsureveille.com
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PM calls for Pussy Riot’s freedom Lynn Berry The Associated Press
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev called on Wednesday for three members of the punk band Pussy Riot to be freed, a sign that the women’s release could be imminent since their case comes up for appeal on Oct. 1. The band members were arrested for performing a raucous prayer inside Moscow’s main cathedral asking Virgin Mary to save Russia from Vladimir Putin as he headed into the election that handed him a third term as president. They had already spent more than five months in jail when they were convicted in August of “hooliganism driven by religious hatred” and sentenced to two years in prison. By being the one to call for the women’s release, Medvedev, who has cultivated the image of a more liberal leader, could allow Putin to put the uncomfortable case behind him while not appearing weak. The outward appearance of the women, who perform in brightly colored miniskirts and balaclavas, and the “hysteria” accompanying them
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accessories simple with nude flats from Steve Madden and a nude chain link satchel. Cobalt is a color for the ages — this trend has been on the scene for quite some time, and I don’t see it going anywhere any time soon. Alex Lacy, fashion design senior, was spotted in a cobalt cap sleeve dress with a flowing hemline from Old Navy. The cognac statement belt added depth to the simple, monochomatic dress. T-strap sandals and a beaded
made him sick, Medvedev said with disdain. But he said keeping them in prison any longer would be “unproductive.” “In my view, a suspended sentence would be sufficient, taking into account the time they have already spent in custody,” he said during a televised meeting with members of his United Russia party in the city of Penza. The band’s imprisonment has come to symbolize Putin’s intensifying crackdown on dissent after his return to the presidency. Their cause has been taken up by celebrities and musicians, including Madonna and Paul McCartney, and protests have been held around the world. Ahead of the court ruling, Putin said the women should not be judged too harshly, creating expectations that they could be sentenced to time served and freed in the courtroom. But this would have left the impression that Putin had bowed to pressure, something he has resisted throughout his 12 years in power. Putin also was perhaps unwilling to risk disappointing his conservative supporters, who saw the punk performance as an attack on the
“Tech with Taylor” muses on the iPhone 5’s announcement and features. necklace complemented the belt for a carefree, stylish ensemble. The versatility and freedom of the shades of blue trend ensure continuity beyond the current season. From the runway to the hallway, blue hues are here to stay.
Russian Orthodox Church. The court verdict, however, drew strong criticism even from some Kremlin loyalists. Former Finance Minister Alexei Kudrin, who remains close to Putin, said it had dealt “yet another blow to the court system and citizens’ trust in it.” The head of a presidential advisory council on human rights voiced hope that the prison sentence would be repealed or at least softened. The night before Medvedev spoke, state television aired a program denouncing Pussy Riot, as if to reinforce the message that the Kremlin still considers them despicable. The program included the claim that the feminist band was financed by Boris Berezovsky, a tycoon who has lived in Britain since 2001 after a falling out with Putin and often serves as a Kremlin boogeyman. Berezovsky said Wednesday that he had nothing to do with the group, although he was “truly delighted by the actions and courage of the girls.” Contact The Daily Reveille’s entertainment staff at entertainment@lsureveille.com
“Conquering the Kitchen” tackles the creation of chicken spinach tortillas.
Shamiyah Kelley is a 19-year-old mass communication junior from Irmo, S.C.
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Cooperation between LSU and South Baton Rouge needed Townsend, fitness director at the center, said the ongoing partnership has existed for 10 years. “Our relationship is intermittent — I would like for a more sustained presence. It helps to have an additional pair of hands, the children like that,” said Cherryl Matthews, principal of Polk Elementary, one of three elementary schools in the area. Her school and University Terrace receive volunteers from our education department. The University has also reached out to the community through LSU’s Community University Partnership “Fresh Cuts, Clean Health” initiative. The program funded by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana screens African-American and Latino men for high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes. “From what I see it’s not enough, a lot more can be done,” said Garrick Mayweather, director of the McKinley Alumni Association. Mayweather noted that more partnerships should be created between the University and community leaders. Though the welfare of South Baton Rouge is not LSU’s responsibility, it should be kept a priority. How can students enjoy the campus but forget the route they took to get there? Especially when many of our custodians, landscape workers and caterers come from that community? More should be done. “He that does good to another does good also to himself,” said Lucius Annaeus Seneca.
IN-LOOKING OUTSIDER TESALON FELICIEN Columnist As one exits LSU’s North Gate, the picturesque Italianstyle architecture gradually gives way to another world. The once smooth Highland Road becomes a bit shaky, the glorious oak trees of campus suddenly disappear, and dilapidated and deserted buildings become common sight as trash blows aimlessly in the wind. Mike the Tiger would not be suited for this jungle. Welcome to Old South Baton Rouge, home of the former LSU Basketball star Tyrus Thomas and jailed rapper Lil Boosie. The Old South Baton Rouge community between downtown Baton Rouge and LSU, once a vibrant African-American center, today shows little signs of its former glory. According to citydata.com, the neighborhood’s population is about 12,000, with the average yearly income less than $20,000. Though steps have been taken by the University, more can be done for the community. LSU’s reputation and involvement in the neighborhood varies depending on with whom you speak. “They’re only involved with buying up the community area — other than that, I haven’t seen them doing anything for our community,” said Fayland King, 41, who was born and raised in South Baton Rouge. Resentment for the University’s purchasing of property seems to be a common theme with many members of the older generation in the neighborhood who wish to preserve historical boundaries. But Willie Lee, 56, who has
WEB COMMENTS The Daily Reveille wants to hear your reactions to our content. Go to lsureveille.com, our Facebook page and our Twitter account to let us know what you think. Check out what other readers had to say in our comments section: In response to Gordon Brillon’s column, “Democrats betray nonbelievers with God reference,” readers had this to say:
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LSU students have the potential to help out the South Baton Rouge community of 12,000 people, which has become dilapidated.
since moved from the neighborhood, said LSU has made many positive steps to cooperate with residents of South Baton Rouge, though he added, “LSU still about LSU.”
So how is LSU involved in Old South Baton Rouge? A visit to the Leo Butler Center, a care-giving facility in the heart of South Baton Rouge, proves that LSU is involved in
the community, if only a little. Among other services, the facility offers physical education classes for seniors, and the classes are heavily staffed by LSU kinesiology students. Theresa
“Religion actually does have a place in policy-making. In fact, it’s impossible to remove religion from political discourse. I think you hinted at this in your line about allowing politicians to be guided by their moral compasses. I actually agree with you on this. Regardless of whether or not God fits into your world view, aren’t we all guided by our moral compasses? Certainly our stance on key political and social issues are guided by our view of morality, right? Of course they are. Even
people who deny the existence of God (which, by the way, is an implicit religious view) still have to answer questions about morality. Regardless of whether they admit to it or not, atheists still make decisions which are guided by their moral compass. The only difference is they pretend like they don’t, and they have to steal from a theist’s worldview of ethics in order to avoid having their own crumble from inconsistency.” - Anonymous
“Whoa, anonymous, what? Atheists have to steal from a theist’s ethics? First off, no, Religion has no monopoly on morality. Sorry. Atheists can come to moral decisions without influence from religion by using reasoning and rationality and not looking in Section X of Y Holy Book. Oh so what, we like the Golden Rule? Guess what, Confucius came up with that years before Jesus. And there doesn’t need to be religion for the maxim to work. So don’t you dare insinuate that we have
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Contact Tesalon Felicien at tfelicien@lsureveille.com; Twitter: @Tessfel to tack on your ethics to make up for ourselves. Good way of trying to feel superior. And Gordon, good article. Democrats are just panderers like any other political party. Atheists should exercise the same skepticism toward them as they do toward religion.” - An Atheist
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“Freedom prospers when religion is vibrant and the rule of law under God is acknowledged.”
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HEAD to HEAD Paul Ryan said last week he supports prayer in public schools at the state’s discretion.
Should prayer ever be allowed in public schools? Yes. Disallowing prayer is an attack on religious rights. No. Prayer will cause divisions and waste resources. THE DAMN HAMM TAYLOR HAMMONS Columnist Human beings are inherently suspicious. For example, when a girlfriend or boyfriend is seen talking to a member of the opposite sex, it is often assumed they have feelings for that so-called “friend” of theirs. The same goes for a teacher praying for the success of her students, or a coach praying for the safety of his players. Activists have seen this as an act of the government endorsing one religion over another, and this mindset has caused an attack on religious rights, specifically prayer in public schools. The problem is that they’re getting what they demand, and their list of demands will be as long as we let it. Last week, Flomaton High School in Alabama received a letter from the Freedom from Religion Foundation (FFRF) after reciting a prayer over the PA system at its football game, as was tradition. But the FFRF cares little about the people of Flomaton High School’s traditions and demanded the school district undergo “an immediate investigation [in order] to stop any and all prayers occurring before Escambia County Public Schools athletic events,” according to NorthEscambia.com, the county’s online newspaper. The school district complied and implemented “a ban against facility and students from participating in or leading prayer at school sponsored events.” Nothing is wrong with a few words that are meant to be kind and encouraging. And nothing says students are forced to pray – such a thought is asinine. Why can’t these people either ignore the prayer, or accept it as a nice gesture? Prayers are not harmful – they do not break bones, like sticks and stones. These types of individuals who possess such an aggressive audacity to seek conflict with religious practices have gone too far, and it has suppressed religious rights. Today, as interpreted from the establishment clause, students are allowed to pray in the classroom, but only if they arrive early enough and pray in silence. They are allowed to pray on school buses, but only if they can concentrate over the noise. They are allowed to pray in the hallway – assuming they’re coordinated enough to dodge other students with their head down. So, yes, you are allowed to pray as long as you pray in the right place at the right time – and remain unseen and unheard like a ghost – to avoid offending someone who will think the government is trying to infect them with religion. Believe it or not, it happens. Sixteen-year-old Jessica Ahlquist
decided the poster hanging in her Cranston, R.I., high school for 49 years offended her because a prayer was on it, and she doesn’t believe in God. The poster was taken down this past January after a federal judge ruled its presence unconstitutional. Life is good if your name is Jessica Ahlquist – she sees nothing she doesn’t want to. If you’re religious, not so much. Every day religious people must tolerate the mocking of God and ridicule of their beliefs, but some girl can’t tolerate a poster with a prayer? I was wrong, religious rights have not been suppressed – they’ve been taken away. Agnostics, atheists, people of minority religions and various other beliefs have endured ridicule from Christians, and that sort of treatment is unfair and unjustifiable. But the roles have reversed. Activists love to tout the First Amendment, reciting the part that prohibits the government from supporting any establishment of religion. But they forget the rest of that sentence reads, “…or prohibiting the free exercise thereof.” Prayer is an everyday aspect of religion, and people should be free to pray no matter where they are. Taylor Hammons is a 19-year-old mass communication sophomore from Atlanta.
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BUT HE MEANS WELL GORDON BRILLON Columnist When I was growing up in the godless North, one nearby town’s high school made headlines when a student complained about a prayer that had been hung on a wall in the gym since the 1960s. The student, an atheist, said the prayer made her feel unwelcome. If the prayer didn’t, everyone else sure did. The heavily Roman Catholic citizens of Cranston, R.I., hemmed and hawed about upholding their precious traditions, but when a federal judge sided with the student, they turned ugly. A local state representative called the student “an evil little thing,” people threatened her on Twitter and three separate florists declined to deliver her flowers from a national secularist group. What happened in Cranston is only a microcosm of the treatment that millions of people receive every day, simply because they do not share the same beliefs as most Americans. Prayer has no place in a public school in this country. It makes children feel unwelcome, causes divisions among students and creates unnecessary trouble for the school. Not to mention it’s, you know, unconstitutional. The First Amendment states that no law shall be made “respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof.” Now imagine you are an atheist student in a school where students say a short Christian prayer after the Pledge of Allegiance. Being forced to pray to a god you don’t believe in is the definition of prohibiting free religious exercise.
It’s not just atheist or secular students who are hurt by prayer in school, either. Any student whose religion is a minority in his or her school already feels like enough of an outcast without having to be reminded of his or her difference every day. There are many religions that are still discriminated against in this country. After the anniversary of 9/11, do we need to be reminded of the anti-Muslim hysteria that broke out after the attacks? Or the attack on a Sikh temple that only happened because the shooter didn’t know the difference between Sikhs and Muslims? Do we really want to bring that kind of ignorance and hatred into our schools? Allowing prayer in public schools opens the door for bullying and exclusion. Now, I’m not saying religion has no place in education. Students should learn about different cultures and religions, especially those of their classmates. Learning and discussion fosters an open dialogue and understanding. But allowing students to pray in school is both dangerous and impractical. The only fair way to allow students to pray in a public school would be to allow each student to pray completely freely without the participation or intervention of staff. For one thing, it wastes time students could be spending on learning. Anyone who has seen our high school dropout rates and literacy rates knows they need as much of that as possible. And what is an atheist student to do while his peers pray silently? The other problem arises when you think about the various prayer rituals required by different religions. I went to high school with several Jains. Would the school provide them bathtubs to cleanse their bodies before prayer? Would they change the schedule to accommodate students who have to pray at a certain time of day? Religious customs are so varied and demanding that it’s just impossible to expect a public school to balance them with education. And when our country’s schools are struggling to even teach children to read, we can’t waste resources trying to accommodate students’ religious beliefs. When it comes to religion, you can’t please everyone. What you can do is put everyone on an even playing field. And the only way to do that is to ban prayer completely. Gordon Brillon is a 19-year-old mass communication sophomore from Lincoln, R.I.
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