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Celebrating Taylor Schoen Staff Writer
Stars and stripes will overtake the Kenilworth neighborhood Wednesday evening when it kicks off its 41st annual Independence Day parade. Paul Sicard, Kenilworth Civic
Association parade chair, said the parade is sponsored by the association, which organizes events for the neighborhood. Sicard said the neighborhood has a thriving sense of community. “It’s a neighborhood of about 800 families,” he said. “It was established back in the early 1970s.
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riding their bikes. Over the years, the parade has evolved into a Mardi Gras-esque affair with floats, throws and riders. About 40 to 50 groups participate in the parade, according to Sicard. These groups include
With the world being continuously drawn into an “online-first” mind-set, the University is taking the next step in offering students opportunities to earn their degrees. The University is officially launching LSU Online over the coming months. It is a web-based program that will enable students who live outside of Baton Rouge to work toward receiving an LSU degree in a number of programs. Four master’s programs have already been launched for LSU Online, with a fifth coming in the fall. By the end of the upcoming semester, all five will be launched and available for students to begin. The five potential programs include Master of Business Administration, Master of Construction Management, Master of Arts and Education with an emphasis in higher-education administration, Master of Education and
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LSU ONLINE, see page 4
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It’s a wonderful place to live and bring up kids … it’s just a community with a lot of spirit.” He explained that the parade got its start decades ago when residents wanted to celebrate the Fourth of July by riding their tractors down the street, and then their children would follow suit by
LSU Online to launch in coming months Lawrence Barreca
Community
41st annual Kenilworth parade honors ‘hometown heroes’
TECHNOLOGY
STUDENT GOVERNMENT
Woodard looks to rebrand SG Election fiasco seen as a new chance Lawrence Barreca Staff Writer
Looking back over the past year, Student Government has experienced its share of memorable moments. The spring 2013 election ended in victory for Woodard and his vicepresidential running mate Taylor Parks — only after multiple court hearings and two separate rounds of voting. A scar still remains on SG’s reputation after a fair amount of poor public relations handling, but Woodard views the election in a more positive light.
“In a lot of ways, [the election] is kind of a blessing in disguise,” Woodard said. “I think we all learned a great deal about the importance of changing the organization now because of what happened. It lit a fire in a lot of people’s bellies. We’ve got a real big opportunity.” While the difficult election process may make the road to success more challenging for the new SG president, Woodard intends to take the election results for whatever they’re worth. “Maybe initially it might be a little bit harder, but I think that whole circumstance gave us an opportunity to really step up and make a big difference,” he said. “It’s an opportunity that never would have existed if it hadn’t been for the way the election turned out.”
Woodard said there are a number of initiatives SG wants to accomplish during his time in office. Highlighted by a campaign to increase transparency with the student body, the organization has its sights set on becoming a more prominent force in the lives of everyone who walks through campus. The campaign starts at the top with Woodard. “For the students, it’s about regaining that trust through proving it to them and showing them that we are here and we are visible,” Woodard said. “[SG comprises] regular students, too. We’re here to be your friend. We’re not very hard to talk to, and I think that’s been a problem in the past. We haven’t done a good WOODARD, see page 4
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Student Government President John Woodard intends to reform SG this year through increased transparency and more accessible communication with students.
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INTERNATIONAL Morsi given two days to meet demands of Egyptian protestors CAIRO (AP) — Egypt’s military gave a “last-chance” ultimatum Monday to President Mohammed Morsi, giving him 48 hours to meet the demands of millions of protesters in the streets seeking his ouster, or the generals will intervene and impose their own plan for the country. Army helicopters swooped over Tahrir Square trailing Egyptian flags to the cheers of the crowd opposed to the Islamist leader. The military’s statement, read on state TV, put enormous pressure on Morsi to step down. Increase in reported sexual assaults in Egypt amid government protests CAIRO (AP) — A new wave of sexual assaults by groups of men targeting women during anti-government protests in Cairo’s central Tahrir Square has been reported as millions of Egyptians take to the streets to demand President Mohammed Morsi’s ouster. The atmosphere became less friendly in Tahrir as night fell on the badly lit plaza, which has seen a rise in attacks against women since shortly after the 18-day revolution that forced the resignation of Morsi’s predecessor, Hosni Mubarak, in 2011.
Nation & World
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Supporters of Egypt’s Islamist President Mohammed Morsi wave his posters and national flags Monday during a rally in Nasser City in Cairo.
Vatican bank director, deputy resign during financial scandal ROME (AP) — The director of the embattled Vatican bank and his deputy resigned Monday, the latest heads to roll in a broadening finance scandal that has already landed one Vatican monsignor in prison and added urgency to Pope Francis’ reform efforts. The Vatican said in a statement that Paolo Cipriani and his deputy, Massimo Tulli, stepped down “in the best interest of the institute and the Holy See.” The speed with which they resigned, however, indicated the decision was not entirely theirs.
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NATIONAL
STATE/LOCAL
Gay, lesbian couples flock to Calif. courts to wed following court ruling
Site of deadly La. plant explosions still closed, under investigation
CALIFORNIA (AP) — Jubilant gay and lesbian couples tied the knot on the first day marriage licenses were widely available across California following last week’s U.S. Supreme Court decision clearing the way for samesex weddings to resume. Last week, the high court ruled that backers of Proposition 8 didn’t have standing to defend the measure in court, and late Friday, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals lifted a stay, allowing some weddings that afternoon. Lady Liberty reopening July 4, months after Superstorm Sandy
Sallee Taylor, right, and Andrea Taylor, left, kiss Monday during a wedding ceremony in West Hollywood, Calif., following the Supreme Court ruling on Proposition 8.
(AP) — Plants that were the sites of two chemical explosions a day apart in south Louisiana remained closed, and it could be months before federal investigators determine the causes of the blasts that killed three workers and sent nearly 100 others to hospitals last month. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has sent teams to both sites to investigate the explosions. OSHA has six months to complete investigations, said spokeswoman Diana Petterson in an email.
‘Last-ditch effort’ portable shelters couldn’t save 19 firefighters
Broadcast sports reporter Wilkerson dies at 52 after battle with cancer
PRESCOTT, Ariz. (AP) — A fire chief says lightning sparked a number of wildfires near Prescott, Ariz., the day a nearby blaze killed 19 members of an elite “Hotshots” fire crew. Prescott Fire Chief Dan Fraijo said he learned 19 members of the Granite Mountain Hotshots had deployed their portable emergency shelters while battling the blaze near the small town of Yarnell. Fraijo describes the shelters as a “last-ditch effort to save yourself.”
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Kenny Wilkerson, a longtime broadcaster familiar to New Orleans sports fans for his 17 years of work on WWL Radio, has died at age 52. Lake Lawn Funeral Home in Metairie said funeral services for Wilkerson are set for 2 p.m. Tuesday after an 11 a.m. visitation. The Times-Picayune reported that Wilkerson died Saturday after fighting cancer for several months. Wilkerson worked at WWL Radio for 17 years. Wilkerson left WWL in 2008.
NEW YORK (AP) — Months after Superstorm Sandy swamped her little island, the Statue of Liberty will finally welcome visitors again on Independence Day. Sandy made landfall one day after the statue’s 126th birthday, flooding most of the 12 acres she stands upon with water that surged as high as 8 feet. Lady Liberty herself was spared, but the surrounding grounds on Liberty Island took a beating. Railings broke, docks and paving stones were torn up and buildings were flooded.
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Independence Day: What to do in Baton Rouge compiled by TAYLOR SCHOEN Staff Writer
Thursday is America’s 237th birthday, and there are several events going on around the Capitol City. Here are eight events worth attending this week:
Kenilworth Independence Day Parade When: 6:30 p.m. Where: Starts at 7600 Boone Ave., continues along Kenilworth Parkway How much: Free
L’Auberge Fourth of July Fireworks Extravaganza When: Music starts at 6 p.m., fireworks at 9:30 p.m. Where: L’Auberge Casino and Hotel How much: Free
Non-student arrested for possession of crack cocaine, concealed weapon Carrei Johnson, 64, of 4915 Alvin Dark Ave., was stopped after an officer observed him riding his bike into the flow of traffic and was searched after showing outward signs of nervousness, according to LSUPD Spokesman Capt. Cory Lalonde. During the search, the officer discovered crack cocaine and a knife concealed within Johnson’s pocket. The subject was booked with possession of narcotics, possession of a concealed weapon, and traffic violations pertaining to his bicycle.
Christopher Alan Kochan, 36, of 4232 Swire Street, and
Jeannette Marie Burns, 33, of 13330 Leblanc Road in Gonzales, were both arrested for possession of narcotics following a routine traffic stop on June 30. Kochan was pulled over for requiring brake lights when the officer spotted a bag containing a hypodermic needle with a cotton ball. According to Lalonde, the officer did a field test on the cotton ball which came back positive for heroin. Following a search of the vehicle, the officer discovered bags of heroin and crystal meth, schedule one and two drugs, respectively. The suspects were arrested and booked with possession of schedule one and two narcotics with paraphernalia.
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JULY
EVENT CALENDAR
Thursday, July 4
USS KIDD Veterans Memorial Tour When: 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Where: 305 South River Road How much: $8 for ages 13 and over, $7 for seniors, $6 for active military personnel with ID, $5 for children ages 5-12 and free for children ages 4 and under
CRIME BRIEFS
Two non-students arrested for possession of heroin and meth
Wednesday, July 3
Freedom Mile: A one-mile race through downtown Baton Rouge When: 7:30 a.m. Where: Starts at the Old State Capitol How much: $10 for pre-registered Club South members, $12 for pre-registered non-Club South members, $15 for all registrants after July 1st
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LSU Museum of Art and Tsunami Fundraiser When: 7 p.m. Where: Shaw Center for the Arts, 6th floor How much: $125 for members, $150 for non-members, $50 for ages 5-21, free for ages 5 and under
Fourth of Jambalaya: featuring Ryan Harris, Denton Hatcher, Eric Schmitt & guests When: 7:30 p.m. Where: Mud and Water, 174 South Blvd. How much: $10
Master P When: 9 p.m. Where: The Varsity Theatre How much: Tickets start at $25
Fireworks on the Mississippi 9 p.m. Downtown Free admission
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TUESDAY, JULY 2, 2013 6:00 PM
Greg Agid Quartet - The Maison
8:00 PM
Frank Oxley - Preservation Hall Kocktail Karaoke - Goodfriends Bar Scott Jackson - Old Point Bar
8:30 PM
Geno Delafose - Rock 'N' Bowl Comedy Beast Free Show - Howlin' Wolf
9:00 PM
Magnitude - The Maison John Lisi - Cafe Negril Tikioki Karaoke - The Saint Bar & Lounge Tom Fischer and Friends - Fritzels Jazz Club
10:00 PM
Irony Free Karaoke - The Library at Northgate Smokin' Time Jazz Club - The Spotted Cat Music Club
WEDNESDAY, JULY 3, 2013 6:00 PM 6:30 PM
The Orleans 6 - The Spotted Cat Music Club
7:00 PM
New Orleans Rhythm Devils - Blue Nile Free Comedy Wednesdays - Belle of Baton Rouge
7:15 PM 8:00 PM
Team Trivia - George's Place
Open Mic Night with Kim Cantwell - Old Point Bar
Mark Braud - Preservation Hall
8:30 PM
The Yat Pack - Rock 'N' Bowl From Indian Lakes in Concert - Blue Nile Comedy Night - The Station Sports Bar and Grill
9:00 PM
Paul Mooney Comedian - Howlin' Wolf Karoke in Exile - Caf Lafitte in Exile Chuck Brackman and Barry Foulon - Fritzels Jazz Club Live Band Karaoke - Boudreaux & Thibodeaux's
10:00 PM
Drag Bingo - George's Place St. Louis Slim - The Spotted Cat Music Club Bag of Donuts - Southport Hall Gravity A - Blue Nile
11:00 PM
Jet Lounge - House of Blues New Orleans Paul Mooney Comedian - Howlin' Wolf
For more information on LSU events or to place your own event you can visit www.lsureveille.com/calendar
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BATON ROUGE COMMUNITY
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Prisoners given second chance Prisoners are constantly reintroduced to society, but without proper training, they may struggle to find a job in an already-tough market. Organizations such as ReEntry Solutions, which recently held open training sessions in Baton Rouge, can help prepare prisoners for life outside the confines of a cell. Re-Entry Solutions trains prisoners in a variety of tasks, including acing crucial interview sessions with prospective employers. According to the Department of Public Safety and Corrections, around 15,000 prisoners are reintroduced into society each year. Since 2000, an average of 680,000 inmates have been released from state and federal prisons with almost five million ex-offenders under some form of community-based supervision, according to a report by the Congressional Research Service.
The company is relatively new to Baton Rouge, but it recently expanded to the river parishes after receiving a $30,000 grant from the Huey and Angelina Wilson Foundation of Baton Rouge. Like Re-Entry Solutions, businesses that aim to reintroduce ex-offenders into society usually contain three programs: those that take place during incarceration, those that determine the offenders’ needs and long-term programs which attempt to provide offenders with support and supervision. The last comprehensive study surveyed the issue of recidivism — the rearrest, reconviction or reincarceration of an ex-offender within a given time frame — and was completed in 1994 by the Bureau of Justice. The study showed that more than half of the prisoners who returned to jail did so due to technical violations of parole or probation, rather than being arrested for new crimes. The study also showed the
most effective ways to reintroduce offenders in society include training for jobs, drug-testing programs and halfway houses, which provide the offenders with a community and a place to live while they find work. LSUPD Spokesman Capt. Cory Lalonde said he wasn’t sure of the actual statistics regarding the effectiveness of re-entry programs, but he thought with the rapid advancement of technology in recent years that training ex-offenders was crucial to them being successful. “When I graduated high school, the Internet was something you used only for school, and that was rarely,” Lalonde said. “Now, people carry around smartphones wherever they go. I think society has at least some responsibility to teach [exoffenders] how to make it in today’s age.”
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Woodard, from page 1
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military, family and community organizations such as Cub Scouts. Sicard said the Independence Day parade has a military-based theme each year. This year’s theme is “Hometown Heroes,” honoring locals who provide military service. “We’re trying to have a theme of honoring those from the local community that are serving in the armed forces and protect our nation’s freedom,” Sicard said. The parade also honors a grand marshal as well as a Resident of the Year. This year’s recipients are Grand Marshal Collis Temple Jr. and Resident of the Year Max Scott. Temple received his position for “contributing to the community overall” and for being a community leader. Scott became Resident of the Year based on his service to Kenilworth and serving as KCA treasurer and a neighborhood volunteer. Sicard said more than 5,000 people from around the city gather to watch the patriotic display each year. “This is your only chance to catch beads between St. Patrick’s Day and Halloween here in Baton Rouge,” Sicard said. He said riders will throw beads, trinkets and candy — much like other parades. He also said the parade will feature local politicians, celebrating America’s freedom of choice in political parties. The parade begins at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Kenilworth Science and Technology Charter School on Boone Avenue. Sicard said the parade mainly runs on Kenilworth Parkway and lasts about an hour. Contact Taylor Schoen at tschoen@lsureveille.com
Educational Leadership and Master of Science and Human Resource Education. “The online programs are entirely LSU’s,” said Vice Provost for Academic Programs T. Gilmour Reeve. “It’s LSU faculty teaching through the LSU Moodle software. The faculty is totally responsible for the content and the grading of the students and the students’ performances in class.” Students will take courses in seven-week-long modules, and there are six modules in the year. A student can start a degree program module at any time and can usually get a master’s degree with this module in two years or less. Reeve said this type of movement has been on LSU’s radar for years now. “LSU itself hasn’t grown,” Reeve said. “We didn’t move into [the online setting yet]. The institution wasn’t really directed into getting into the online business, and that was a state of affairs for many years.” Only students who are not on campus will be allowed to take part in the LSU Online program. “[The students in LSU Online] are students who, though they may be interested in LSU, aren’t going to move to Baton Rouge or come on campus,” he said. “They have either family or business or employment constraints or other reasons why they need to stay where they are, but they see an LSU degree as being highly valuable.” The University is also currently working toward creating online undergraduate programs, but it is expected to take several years before this idea comes into fruition. Contact Lawrence Barreca at lbarreca@lsureveille.com; Twitter: @LawrenceBarreca
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Tuesday, July 2, 2013
FILIBUSTER, TAKE TWO
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Texas Sen. Wendy Davis, D-Fort Worth, speaks Monday at an abortion rights rally at the state Capitol in Austin, Texas. The Texas Senate has convened for a new 30-day special session to take up the contentious abortion restrictions bill and other issues.
any SG member at any time. “I think we haven’t been utienough job of growing and main- lized and we haven’t made ourtaining those relationships.” selves accessible enough in the Wo o d a r d , past,” Woodard who noted that ‘I know that if we set the said. “Our big social media thing is that we played a key part bar straight now and get want [students] in his victory this to be able to the ball rolling, they’ll spring, said he come into our intends to take look back and say that this office and talk to the web in an administration changed to us at any time. effort to rebrand I want any stuSG. Besides a the way people look at SG.’ dent to be able new logo and to text me or updated contacts call me and say, John Woodard on the organiza‘Hey John, I’ve president, Student Government tion’s website, got this problem. SG plans on becoming more active Can you point me in the right direcon Facebook, Twitter and Instagram tion?’” to appear more personable to stuAmong the big plans, though, dents. is the upcoming upgrade to the The contact information for SG UREC. Woodard said the Unimembers will be available on the versity intends to pump millions organization’s site, and Woodard of dollars into a new UREC that encourages students to reach out to should rank highly among other
Southeastern Conference schools. SG is currently working with the University on a number of other projects, such as a renegotiated bus contract, better library space and an effort to create a 24-hour study space — though none are currently guaranteed. Even with the negative PR, a shaky election and a difficult road to success, Woodard said he wants to be able to look back on his term in office and see how his staff changed the organization for the better. “I’d hope that I changed the perception of Student Government,” Woodard said. “I know that if we set the bar straight now and get the ball rolling, they’ll look back and say that this administration changed the way people look at SG.” Contact Lawrence Barreca at lbarreca@lsureveille.com; Twitter: @LawrenceBarreca
Sports
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A FINE LINE
FOOTBALL
Defense will be mix of old, new Staff Reports Editor’s note: This column compiled by The Daily Reveille’s sports staff is the first in a series of player predictions for the 2013 LSU football season. It’s never too early to talk some football. In order to preview the upcoming season, The Daily Reveille’s sports staff picked consensus starting lineups. We chose to begin this week with the unit that has seen the most turnover from last season: the defense.
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LSU junior defensive tackle Bennie Logan (18), junior linebacker Lamin Barrow (57), and sophomore defensive tackle Anthony Johnson (90) make a stop Nov. 10, 2012, during the Tigers’ 37-17 victory over Mississippi State in Tiger Stadium. Logan is one of many defensive players who left the Tigers for the NFL.
Defense should be strong despite departures THE DAILY LABATOMY Trey Labat Staff Writer Any time a team loses eight players who received regular playing time, replacing them is a scary proposition. And any time those eight guys are on one side of the ball, it
becomes nearly impossible. LSU’s defense will be mostly inexperienced next year, but with incoming talent and players already in the program, the departures’ aftershock should be lessened. The defensive line was the hardest hit position group. Sam Montgomery, Barkevious Mingo, Bennie Logan, Lavar Edwards, Joshua Downs and Chancey Aghayere all
departed for greener pastures, leaving a talented but young group behind. For the defensive end spots, junior Jermauria Rasco has one side more or less locked down. Rasco saw significant time last year, spelling Mingo in certain situations. But Rasco is a different rusher than Mingo. While Mingo relied on his long arms and a violent spin move, Rasco is somewhat of
a hybrid of Montgomery and Edwards. Standing at 6-foot-3 and 255 pounds, Rasco has a good first-step and uses his leverage to push blockers back. If he can improve on his performances from last season, he should be a solid contributor. The other end spot is up for grabs. Sophomore Danielle Hunter is probably the front-runner DEFENSE, see page 11
Defensive End: Jermauria Rasco, Tashawn Bower Rasco had a great spring, and Bower is most ready out of the defensive line recruits that LSU has coming this season. Don’t be surprised if Danielle Hunter starts at first, but we expect Bower to see a majority of the snaps. Jordan Allen will also be in the mix. Defensive Tackle: Anthony Johnson, Ego Ferguson Johnson and Ferguson are the only veteran interior defensive linemen returning from last season and are expected to be part of the strength of this year’s defense. Freshman Christian LaCouture will also see some time on the inside after having a productive spring. PREDICTIONS, see page 7
BASEBALL
Players remain active during summer break Trey Labat Staff Writer
Ever wonder what LSU baseball players do for fun over the summer? As some might guess, they play baseball. Several of the team’s returning members who are expected to contribute major roles for next season are now spending their time improving their game in several summer leagues across the nation. Shortstop Alex Bregman leads the list, as he plays with the USA Collegiate National Team.
Bregman is batting .545 through three games, good for the highest average on the team. Bregman was recently awarded the 2013 Brooks Wallace National Shortstop of the Year for his contributions to the Tigers this year. “It is such an honor,” Bregman said. “This is a team award, and I have to thank all of my great teammates. To have won this award with all the other great shortstops in the country is truly an honor.” Junior outfielder Sean SUMMER BREAK, see page 7
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LSU freshman infielder Alex Bregman (30) reaches for the ball June 8 during the Tigers’ 11-1 victory over Oklahoma in Alex Box Stadium.
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Tuesday, July 2, 2013
MEN’S BASKETBALL
McCray brings confidence, positivity to Jones’ staff Effective recruiting in the Tigers’ future James Moran Contributing Writer
Just a few hours after arriving Friday morning on the overnight flight from Los Angeles, newly hired assistant men’s basketball coach Korey McCray was in his office working with a smile on his face. McCray, hired from UCLA to replace Robert Kirby who resigned to take a job at the University of Memphis, said he is excited for the opportunity and expects to have a positive impact on the program. “I’m going to bring a great attitude,” McCray said. “I’ll be a positive person around the guys, and I bring a confidence with recruiting and personal improvement.” While at UCLA, McCray was part of the staff that brought in the No. 1 recruiting class in the nation in 2012, according to ESPN. He said he never met LSU head coach Johnny Jones until he interviewed for the job, but said Jones had a relationship with his former boss at UCLA, Ben Howland. “[McCray] had an opportunity to work at a place like UCLA and had one of the top
TAYLOR BALKOM / The Daily Reveille
LSU hired former UCLA assistant basketball coach Korey McCray in May to fill the spot left by Robert Kirby, who took an assistant coaching job with the University of Memphis.
recruiting classes over the last couple of years,” Jones said. “He had a lot to do with making that impact, so we’re excited about his addition.” In 2012, McCray was the primary recruiter for a pair of UCLA’s ESPN Top 100 signees. He traveled to Georgia to
get signatures from center Tony Parker, the No. 26 player in the country, and forward Jordan Allen, the No. 41 player in the country. McCray, an Atlanta native, was the CEO of the Amateur Athletic Union’s Atlanta Celtics before taking the job at UCLA
in 2011. In addition to those ties, he said his relationships with coaches and programs in the region make him confident that he can effectively recruit in the Southeast. “I have a lot of roots in the Southeast, and I’m very locked in to the area,” McCray said. “I have
a lot of relationships, and this university practically sells itself, so I don’t see how I could have any problems bringing quality young men into this program.” McCray also assisted in recruiting New Jersey native Kyle Anderson, a small forward who ESPN rated as the No. 5 recruit in the nation. In terms of player development, McCray said he has followed the Southeastern Conference closely and is familiar with the Tigers’ current roster. He also said he is familiar with incoming recruits Jarell Martin and Tim Quarterman. McCray recruited Martin during his time at UCLA and saw Quarterman play many times as a member of the Atlanta Celtics. McCray said he was excited to meet the players and was ready to begin working with them as soon as possible. “The number-one thing I’m going to bring to player development is a positive attitude,” McCray said. “I’m going to encourage these guys and lift their spirits up, but at the same time, I’m going to challenge and critique them through constructive criticism.” Contact James Moran at jmoran@lsureveille.com; Twitter: @James_Moran92
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Tuesday, July 2, 2013
TDR’s defensive line predictions defensive end
outside linebackers
Jermauria Rasco
Tashawn Bower
Kwon Alexander
Tahj Jones
junior
freshman
sophomore
senior
defensive TACKLE
Anthony Johnson
Ego Ferguson
junior
junior
MIDDLE LINEBACKER
CORNERBACKS
Jalen Mills
Jalen Collins
freshman
freshman
STRONG SAFETY
FREE SAFETY
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Outside Linebackers: Kwon Alexander, Tahj Jones Alexander was good last season as a freshman (prior to breaking his ankle against Florida) and may be the most talented linebacker on the team. Jones was ineligible for most of last season before returning and getting the start against Clemson in the Chick-fil-A Bowl. However, one of these spots will be Lamin Barrow’s if D.J. Welter gets the nod at middle linebacker. Middle Linebacker: Lamin Barrow Barrow is the most experienced linebacker on the team. Even though he played outside all of last season, he could move into the middle this season because the team is loaded at outside linebacker and short-handed in the middle. Welter is competing with Barrow for the job. Cornerbacks: Jalen Mills, Jalen Collins With Tharold Simon gone, Mills and Collins will be the Tigers’ top cornerbacks to start the season. Both started games and played extensively as freshmen last season. Dwayne Thomas is expected to begin the season as the Tigers’ nickel corner. Free Safety: Ronald Martin Eric Reid’s departure leaves a big hole in the LSU secondary, and Martin will get the first chance at filling it. Micah Eugene and Corey Thompson will also be in the mix at safety. Strong Safety: Craig Loston Loston was the starting strong safety all of last season, and if he stays healthy, it will be his job all of this season.
Lamin Barrow
Craig Loston
Ronald Martin
senior
senior
junior
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SUMMER BREAK, from page 5
McMullen, junior pitcher Kurt McCune and freshman catcher Chris Chinea are spending their time in the Cape Cod league for the Wareham Gatemen. Since all three players were present in Omaha, they haven’t received any playing time yet. Freshman pitcher Hunter Newman — one of the returning pitchers expected to compete for the Sunday starting place — isn’t fairing as well in the Northwoods league with the 8-24 Lakeshore Chinooks. Newman has an 0-2 record with a 10.5 ERA and 6 innings pitched. However, fellow freshman pitcher Hunter Devall has seen more success so far in the Northwoods league, while playing for the Battle Creek Bombers. Devall, a southpaw, has fired 29 strikeouts in just 26.1 innings of work, with a 2.39 earned-run average. Devall has a similar body type to the departed Chris Cotton and specializes in ground balls. He is only surrendering a .207 average on balls in play so far in summer ball. The outfielders vying for starting spots next year — freshman Mark Laird, sophomore Jared Foster, freshman Andrew Stevenson and junior Chris Sciambra — round out the notable names participating in summer ball for LSU. As these players progress throughout the summer, they can be tracked using the websites for the leagues, which are updated daily and include normal and sabermetric statistics. Find a complete list of LSU baseball players and their summer clubs at lsureveille.com.
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Cuts to Planned Parenthood funding will hurt state LIZZY ON THE LOOSE Elizabeth Garcia Columnist Many legislatures across the country have recently been pushing for the de-funding of Planned Parenthood based on the organization’s support of contraceptives. In Louisiana, two measures were recently passed that put Planned Parenthood operations in Louisiana under scrutiny by state and local officials. The measures asked that all grants to the organization be suspended. However, cutting funding to Planned Parenthood will hurt many people and cost the state more money in the long run. Louisiana is not alone. Thousands of protestors gathered last week at the Texas State Capital to protest a bill that would place strict restrictions on abortions within the state. In response, several celebrities — including actress Connie Britton and singer Natalie Maines — have joined Planned Parenthood to rally against the bill, according to ABC News. Planned Parenthood is the nation’s leading sexual and reproductive health care provider and has worked for more than 100 years to improve women’s health, prevent unintended pregnancies and advance the right and ability of families to make informed and responsible choices.
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According to Planned Parenthood’s 2012 annual report, 41 percent of their budget is allotted to STI/STD testing and treatment. Thirty-two percent is dedicated to providing affordable contraceptives, and 12 percent of the budget is allotted to cancer screening and prevention for men and women. They perform gynecological exams, breast exams, colon, prostate and testicular cancer screenings at an affordable price. In addition, Planned Parenthood performs general health screenings including anemia testing; cholesterol, high blood pressure, thyroid and diabetes screenings; physical exams; and flu and tetanus vaccines. Access to contraceptives and screenings can be lifesaving for women and men who are unable to afford expensive treatments. Fiscal Republicans should support the funding of Planned Parenthood. Because the organization offers cost-effective care in comparison to other government-funded providers, cutting Planned Parenthood’s funding will likely cost taxpayers more money in the short and long run. Each dollar spent on contraception saves taxpayers multiple dollars down the line. According to a 2008 study by the Guttmacher Institute, every dollar spent on contraceptive measures saves taxpayers $3.74 in government spending on prenatal care, childbirth and the first year of an infant’s health care. If Planned Parenthood education for a public school price. Then what happens? The Catholics will probably still attend Catholic school, along with those who, for whatever reason, decide to attend. Struggling middle class families will struggle a lot less to send their kids to school. But what about the standards needed to go to magnet/ charter schools? The minimum GPA for Baton Rouge Magnet High School is a 2.5. This means students of a lower academic performance will not be admitted. Lower income families generally have lower grades, test scores, and higher drop-out rates, so instead of economic divisions we will start to see intellectual/class divisions.
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A large crowd, many wearing Planned Parenthood T-shirts that read “Stand with Texas Women,” gathers June 23 at the Texas State Capitol in Austin, Texas. More than 600 protesters crowded into the state Capitol to watch Democrats begin a series of parliamentary maneuvers to stop the Republican majority from passing some of the toughest abortion restrictions in the country.
funding is cut, is unable provide cheap screenings for cancer or STI/STD and forces taxpayers to foot the emergency room bill for gynecological conditions, Louisiana — which is heavily reliant on the services provided by Planned Parenthood — may suffer. “Planned Parenthood can help reduce the 58 percent of unintended pregnancies in
Louisiana with family-planning services,” said New Orleans pediatrician Julie Finger in an interview with the Advocate. Contraception is used to delay childbearing and can translate into massive savings over a lifetime for the individual as well as the taxpayer. True fiscal conservatism would mean choosing the cheaper option of paying
for Planned Parenthood now and avoiding a larger deficit down the road.
Now, instead of the private schools and the public schools, the magnet/charter schools will enter the picture and further separate divide everyone. So much for diversity...” - jb
My kids are in Catholic schools, and my wife and I are broke. We leave the new cars, the vacations, and the flat screen HDTV to people that have even less money than us. Every month we receive a kick in the balls called tuition that is more than our house note. You want to improve public schools? Eliminate all private schools and that would probably happen. Good luck with that.” - switzerland
HAVEN’T SEEN THE MOVIE. Although I liked the movie. They did one thing in the movie that Superman, in all his incarnations never does. He killed someone. Not only is this wrong for the character, it goes against everything the character stands for. Big gripe about this. Little gripe about the “lizard skin” suit with no red shorts. [wink]” - Randy Loyd ’75
“When did this great “economic division” happen? You see, my folks started attending catholic schools in 1935, when public schools were still an option. Far from being from a family “with money”, they came from poor families that struggled. My siblings and I began Catholic schools in 1964, again, a time when public schools were still an option. My folks never had a dime and sacrificed a great deal.
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“Nearly 100 years ago, when Planned Parenthood was founded, birth control was illegal.”
Cecile Richards President of Planned Parenthood (1958 - present)
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Cyanogen leads way to online privacy for users THE CON ARTIST Connor Tarter Columnist Nobody’s privacy is safe. When it comes to the Internet, no one is free from the grasp of powerful tech giants — unless someone or something stands up for the rights of the users. This became abundantly clear when the National Security Agency scandal made headlines last month. Following the NSA security leaks by former NSA employee Edward Snowden, who is currently hiding from the U.S. government, major phone carriers and companies like Facebook and Google are under fire for providing the government with access to private data about millions of consumers. Whether Snowden is a hero or a shady hacker is irrelevant — the real issue is that no one can actually feel safe on the Internet anymore. But there are some programmers who are fighting for a user’s right to true privacy. Steve Kondik, also known as Cyanogen, has been developing an open source smartphone software replacement named CyanogenMod with his team since August 2009. The software replaces a smartphone’s firmware with a new one that mimics the most recent release of Android — save for a few tweaks and improvements. The most recent release of CyanogenMod, 10.1, offers a feature that gives users a little more control over their privacy. The feature, called PushSMS, was created by a popular developer named Koush,
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who was inspired by Apple’s iMessage. The feature essentially encrypts all messages so no one — not even the NSA — can break in and steal them. The PushSMS will be transparent, which means it will also apply to all messaging clients and apps — providing the phone they’re on is running the most recent version of CyanogenMod. Sure, the NSA scandal is more far-reaching than simple text messages, but this shows that true privacy may be attainable in the future.
There exists an enormous community of coding geniuses who are responsible for programs like CyanogenMod. These hackers, coders and programmers — like Edward Snowden — have not only shown the world that our privacy is at risk, but have shown us that, given the right circumstances, we have the power to take it back. Outside of that community, few smartphone consumers possess the ability to take action against this type of intrusion. Even with programs like CyanogenMod, few users know or care
to know how to use it to combat the NSA. As consumers who have a massive presence online, we should support CyanogenMod in its attempt to protect our privacy. There is power in numbers, and if enough people show an interest in having their privacy protected at this level, giants like Google and Facebook will be forced to listen. This is a small start, but it might spread. Soon enough, there could be SMS encryption built into Android. Then, there could be encrypted phone calls on
certain carriers. The possibilities are endless, provided we show the world that we are concerned enough about our privacy to do something about it. Connor Tarter is a 21-year-old communication studies senior from Dallas, Texas.
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Georges’ push for influence in NOLA may be political ROB IN THE HOOD Robert Klare Columnist The name John Georges has long been synonymous with wealth in Louisiana. His recent business moves show his sights are set on power as well, and southeast Louisiana’s media is in danger of slowly being absorbed by the ever expanding Georges Enterprises. Georges, publisher of The Advocate, is already in a position of power in Baton Rouge. Businessreport.com went so far as to call him the Baton Rouge’s “newest power broker” in May
after he first purchased The Advocate. But if there’s anything those in power can’t get enough of, it’s more power, and his recent moves indicate he has his eyes set on New Orleans and possibly all of southeast Louisiana as well. After Georges bought The Advocate, one of his first orders of business was announcing the expansion of the New Orleans edition of the paper — a move clearly aimed at gathering the turf that The Times-Picayune gave up when it cut back its print edition. Then on June 25, his paper announced a partnership with WWL-TV, one of the largest local news stations in New Orleans and southeast Louisiana, granting
him even more influence in the Crescent City. While the healthy competition should be welcome in a city long controlled by The Times-Picayune, readers of The Advocate should keep in mind that Georges’ long term plans for the newspaper have yet to be seen. Looking into Georges’ past, it wasn’t long ago that he was more interested in politics than publishing. In 2007, he took a shot at running for governor of Louisiana, coming up short against Jindal. In 2010, he again tried his hand at running for office, but this time for mayor of New Orleans. He came in a distant third.
Additionally, he has worked for the Louisiana Board of Regents, an organization in charge of overseeing public higher education in the state, and the New Orleans Public Belt Railroad. What implications does this have for Louisiana? Nothing yet. Whether Georges’ plans include another shot at politics remain to be seen. But if they do, finding an unbiased view of the election may be all but impossible. Georges’ Advocate would advocate Georges, staying too true to its name. Other local papers, such as The Times-Picayune, would likely back Georges’ opposition in an attempt to prevent
The Advocate from becoming more powerful and ultimately encroaching on more of their territory. So in the event of such a newspaper face-off, all Louisiana newspaper readers would be wise to keep in mind which way their publication of choice will be pulling and adjust their interpretations accordingly. Robert Klare is a 22-year-old engineering senior from New Orleans.
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Tuesday, July 2, 2013 DEFENSE, from page 5 right now, and though he has the talent, he has never produced in an expanded role. Most of Hunter’s playing time last year came on special teams. He certainly looks the part, with a lanky 6-foot-5 frame that is quite Mingo-esque, but whether he can become an every-down player is a different story. Junior Jordan Allen is still recovering from a knee injury he suffered before the start of last season. In spring practices Allen showed very little, and although he has a solid motor, he doesn’t possess the natural talent that Hunter has. One of the incoming freshmen may have a shot to step into the defensive-end rotation. All four — Lewis Neal, M.J. Patterson, Tashawn Bower and Frank Herron — were rated four stars or higher, depending on the recruiting site. Bower has the most SECready body — 6-foot-5, 241 pounds — and combines his physicality with a speedy 40-yard-dash time of 4.8. He could push Hunter and Allen for the starting spot after fall practices. Herron, Patterson and Neal will contribute at some point, but I doubt any will see time at the start of the season. The defensive tackle group is much more solid. Junior Anthony “Freak” Johnson returns to anchor the group, and barring any injury, should be taken in the first round. Junior Ego Ferguson will have an expanded role this year, and if he can combine his immense physical tools with an improved in-game motor, he could surprise people and be the breakout star of the defensive line. Freshman Christian LaCouture is waiting in the wings if Ferguson fails to improve his ingame effort. LaCouture is a mammoth posing as a man and was one
of head coach Les Miles’ favorite players from this class. LaCouture works hard and has a huge wingspan, which should lead to plenty of balls batted down at the line of scrimmage. The linebackers should improve on a solid season from last year, even with the loss of Kevin Minter. Last year’s freshman class was one of the best in school history. The criminally underrated Lamin Barrow will likely slide over to middle linebacker — don’t believe anything you hear about D.J. Welter — and he can provide the same type of sideline-to-sideline production that Minter offered. Senior Tahj Jones will return to the team after being suspended last year for academic reasons,
The Daily Reveille and while he is undersized, he makes up for it with his speed and hitting power. The Daily Reveille polled players during the 2012 season on who was the hardest hitter, and Jones received a couple votes despite weighing just over 200 pounds. The other outside linebacker spot will be sophomore Kwon Alexander’s to lose. Alexander was a stud as a freshman last year until he broke his ankle during the 14-6 loss to Florida. In the secondary, the Jalens — Mills and Collins — provided solid coverage last year despite being true freshman with little pedigree. Senior Craig Loston returns to man the strong safety
page 11 position after playing through his first injury-free season, and his game is suited to the John Chavis style of defense. Loston’s coverage skills are lacking, but he makes up for it with vicious hits. Junior Ronald Martin sat behind the departed safety Eric Reid all season, and Reid raved about his skills throughout the year. Martin is more natural in coverage and should cut down on some of the blown coverages that happened on the back end last year. Despite all the new faces,
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