MUSIC: Datsik to perform at The Varsity Theatre at 8 p.m., p. 4
FOOTBALL: Columnist says LSU needed a tough win, p. 7
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Monday, September 24, 2012• Volume 117, Issue 21
Montgomery, defense shine in tough road victory
POLITICS
Many students to refuse to vote Ben Wallace
Chandler Rome
Senior Contributing Writer
Sports Writer
AUBURN, Ala. — What looked like a guaranteed six points suddenly wasn’t. After watching the LSU offense methodically maneuver itself down the field on its opening possession, only to fumble away its opportunity on the goal line, junior defensive end Sam Montgomery got a stern message before he ran on the field. “Destroy.” Montgomery heard strength coach Tommy Moffitt’s message loud and clear. On the next play, Montgomery smothered Auburn sophomore tailback Tre Mason in the end zone to put LSU on the board. His safety would set the tone for the stalwart defensive performance that ensued. Limiting Auburn to 183 total yards and applying constant pressure on sophomore quarterback Kiehl Frazier, LSU’s defense made up for its sputtering offense in a 12-10 slugfest in JordanHare Stadium on Saturday. Penalties and turnovers plagued the visiting Tigers, who entered the game as a 20.5-point favorite. “It’s one of those things where you have to buckle down, grit your teeth, and go ahead and roll
inconsistent play throughout the game. “Words can’t describe what I feel for how our defense played tonight,” said senior offensive tackle Josh Dworaczyk. “When it comes down to the crucial times for the stop, we can do that and that’s what they did tonight.” Senior safety Eric Reid echoed Dworaczyk, praising the front four for doing what they seem to always do. “They were able to get to the passer and force him to make some throws he didn’t want to make,”
With the 2012 presidential election less than two months away, many students have already decided who to vote for — no one. Challenges with absentee voting, school priorities and political apathy stand out as common reasons some students say they won’t vote in November’s presidential election. Registered voter and political science sophomore Hayden Price wrote lengthy papers on each candidate, but if anything, he said that only made him less likely to vote. When asked if he was voting: “Probably not, honestly,” Price confessed. “They both suck, pretty much, in my opinion.” The “they” he referred to includes President Barack Obama, the Democratic presidential nominee, and former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, the Republican nominee — the two front-runners in this year’s
AUBURN, see page 6
VOTING, see page 6
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LSU junior defensive end Sam Montgomery (99) tackles Auburn senior running back Onterio McCalebb (23) on Saturday during the Tigers’ 12-10 victory against Auburn in Jordan-Hare Stadium. See more photos at lsureveille.com.
with the punches,” Montgomery said. Montgomery, who finished with 3.5 tackles for loss and one sack, lauded fellow teammates Lavar Edwards and Micah Eugene for their key roles in the victory. Redshirt freshman Eugene finished with two sacks, which more than pleased Montgomery. “I’m so proud of him,” Montgomery said. “Nobody will know the joy that comes to my heart.” Edwards chipped in with a tackle for loss of his own, all the while helping to shoulder the load during junior quarterback Zach Mettenberger’s
RECREATION
UREC Adventure Education sends students on kayak trip Jacy Baggett Contributing Writer
The final days of summer came to an end this weekend, and one group of University students decided to make the most of it by kayaking in the waters of Pensacola, Fla. Chris Bullard, assistant director of adventure and experiential education with the University Student Recreational Complex and Billy Marcantel, graduate assistant in adventure and experiential education, led a kayaking beach trip with six students in the Gulf Islands National Seashore and Fort McRee area Sept. 21 to 23, where students kayaked and explored the beach. Keylo Allen, photography freshman, said she had never been kayaking before this trip. Allen said she is comfortable with water and wanted to try something adventurous.
Students camped in tents, which experience for her because she had were provided by the UREC, but only been camping one other time students were required to bring their in her life. She said the “ocean was own meals. the bathroom” — Katherine Ar- UREC Adventure Education the campsite had no bour, coastal envirunning water. Trips: Fall 2012 ronmental science · Canoeing in the Bogue Chitto The original sophomore, said - Oct.19-21, register by Oct.14 plan was to camp she and her friend on Fort Pickens, but cooked chicken - Price $80 for students the group camped alfredo on mini- · Hiking through Big Thicket, Texas on Fort McRee, stoves provided by - Nov. 23-25, register by Nov. 18 Arbour said. She - Price: $80 for students the UREC. said the kayakers Arbour said · Skiing and Exploring Colorado could see where hiking a mile to - Dec. 15-21, register by Nov. 28 the storm-surge hit the campsite on the - Price: $775 for students the sand from Hurbeach was the most ricane Isaac, but challenging, but rewarding, part. She there was no other apparent damage. said the group woke up at 6:30 a.m. Bullard and Marcantel said they Sunday morning to watch the sun- had a schedule for the weekend, but rise. they emphasized that they do what “It was painful but fun,” Arbour the students want to do. Bullard said said. they were there to have fun. Arbour said this was a new “No frowning or complaining,”
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UREC Adventure Education has sent two groups of students to kayak in Florida, one last spring and the latest over the weekend.
Bullard said. “You can complain, but we will just laugh and say suck it up.” Before the trip, Bullard and Marcantel taught the participants about the “Leave No Trace Seven
Principles.” Some of the tips include leaving what you find, respecting wildlife and respecting others. “If we find a huge shell, we KAYAK, see page 6