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SPORTS: TDR predicts LSU football’s 2013 offense, p. 5
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King discusses future plans Taylor Schoen Staff Writer
horticulturist, sun, rain or shine, work must get done. From Nicholson Drive to the LSU Lakes, she and her crew dot the University with an array of colorful plants and
Although the University campus lacks its usual hustle and bustle during the summer months, change is happening in subtle ways. Since last month’s retirement of William Jenkins, former interim LSU System president and chancellor, F. King Alexander has taken the reigns of the University. Alexander, former president of California State University at Long Beach, began his leadership in Baton Rouge at the end of June. In his short time here, he has been working on connecting with the Rice Research Station as well as LSU branches outside of Baton Rouge, including the Shreveport and Alexandria campuses. He also plans on visiting the Eunice campus next week. Alexander said he would like to visit all of the LSU System
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KING, see page 4
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Debra Coltharp, horticulturist, waters plants Wednesday with a gardening hose outside of East Campus Apartments.
University horticulturist keeps campus beautiful
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Debbi Coltharp wiped her face as she tilled the pine-laden soil, Louisiana humidity causing streams of perspiration to race
down her face. Her objective today: transplant a set of pink begonia flowers to replace the weary caladium bulbs. “I started early today but I love working in the winter,” she joked. But for the campus
BATON ROUGE COMMUNITY
Baton Rouge to celebrate France’s Bastille Day Old State Capitol will host speakers Taylor Schoen Staff Writer
America isn’t the only country with an Independence Day in July. On July 14, France will be celebrating Bastille Day, the anniversary of the falling of the Bastille in Paris — formerly a state prison prior to the French Revolution. To celebrate France’s revolution and Louisiana’s French heritage, the Louisiana Secretary of State will be hosting a lecture series at the Old State Capitol today. Speakers will discuss the holiday and the connections between Louisiana and France. Florent Hardy, one of the speakers and director of Archival
Services of the Louisiana State Archives, said Bastille Day, or la fête nationale, commemorates the capture of the Bastille by French revolutionaries. While some may believe that revolutionaries aimed to liberate prisoners, Hardy said they actually stormed the prison to gain ammunition. “The storming of the Bastille was not to free the prisoners only,” Hardy said. “It was really to get the gun powder, which was within those 10-foot walls.” Hardy said there were only seven prisoners located in the fortress at the time of the storming. The lecture series will feature three speakers. Hardy will discuss the connections between Louisiana and France; William Arceneaux, president of Council for the Development of French
in Louisiana, will discuss his program and its preservation of the French language in the Boot state; and Paul West, site manager at SPF Flopam, will also discuss Louisiana’s associations with France. Hardy said France has made a significant impact on Louisiana’s culture and language including the use of common words like “Mardi Gras” the state’s civil code, musical influences like zydeco and the state’s general “joie de vivre” attitude. He also noted the name Baton Rouge means “red stick,” which refers to settlers spotting bloody totems from the Mississippi River. He also said that many cities in Louisiana are “twinned” with French cities. Baton Rouge is twinned with Aix-en-Provence, BASTILLE, see page 4
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A patrol made of French Air Force Rafales and Mirage 2000 jet fighters flies Tuesday above the Alexandre III bridge in Paris in preparation for the Bastille Day Parade.
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INTERNATIONAL Charred body found in Honduras belongs to missing journalist TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras (AP) — Honduran authorities confirmed Wednesday that the charred and mutilated body of a man found on the bank of a lagoon in the northern city of San Pedro Sula is that of a missing journalist. Investigators identified Anibal Barrow’s body through dental records and other forensic tests, Honduras’ top prosecutor Roberto Ramirez said. Ramirez said he wouldn’t discuss possible motives in the slaying to avoid harming the investigation. Chinese archaeologists discover primitive, 5,000-year-old writing BEIJING (AP) — Archaeologists said they have discovered some of the world’s oldest known primitive writing — dating back 5,000 years — in eastern China, and some of the markings etched on broken axes resemble a modern Chinese character. The inscriptions on artifacts found south of Shanghai are about 1,400 years older than the oldest written Chinese language. Scholars are divided about the markings’ meaning, but they agree the finding will shed light on the origins of Chinese language and culture.
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Firefighters remove a body found Tuesday on the outskirts of San Pedro Sula, Honduras. The body was confirmed to be that of journalist Anibal Barrow.
Radioactive water likely leaking to Pacific Ocean from Fukushima TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s nuclear regulator said radioactive water from the crippled Fukushima power plant may have leaked into the Pacific Ocean — a problem long suspected by experts but denied by the plant’s operator. Officials from the Nuclear Regulation Authority said a leak is “strongly suspected” and urged plant operator Tokyo Electric Power Co. to determine where the water may be leaking from and assess the environmental risks, including the impact on the food chain.
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NATIONAL
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Sunken tugboat pulled from Miss. River bottom
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Country music star Randy Travis suffered a stroke while at a Texas hospital and was in surgery late Wednesday, the singer’s publicist said. Publicist Kirt Webster said Wednesday night that the 54-yearold Travis suffered the stroke while he was being treated for congestive heart failure because of a viral illness. It was not clear what kind of stroke Travis suffered. Webster said Travis was undergoing surgery to relieve pressure on his brain. Mountain fire near Vegas burns six ranch structures
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A fiveday effort to locate and surface a 47-foot-long tugboat that rolled and sank in the Mississippi River near Venice, La., has finally come to an end on Wednesday after interrupting the flow of traffic and commerce. The river had been closed, either partially or entirely, since Saturday and was finally reopened in both directions later Wednesday. “Closing down the river was a big deal,” said Coast Guard Lt. Cmdr. Brandon Sullivan, who was on site as the tugboat was pulled from the river. Venice is about 75 miles southeast of New Orleans.
LAS VEGAS (AP) — A massive mountain wildfire that cast a smoky pall over Las Vegas on Wednesday destroyed six structures at a desert ranch and left two people in the firefighting force with minor injuries, officials said. One of the buildings that burned in the Carpenter 1 fire was a commercial structure at Prospect Springs, U.S. Forest Service spokeswoman Suzanne Shelp said. In northern Nevada, about 1,065 firefighters reported progress battling a fire that grew Wednesday to more than 27,000 acres.
Blue Cross describes health law impact on premiums (AP) — Louisiana’s largest private health insurer, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, estimates two-thirds of its customers who buy their own policies will pay the same premiums or less under the federal health care overhaul. But that’s only if people take advantage of federal subsidies being offered under the law. Blue Cross officials said insurers will pay new fees that will pass onto customers.
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ADMINISTRATION
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New dean brings experience, aims to integrate HSE college Lawrence Barreca Staff Writer
From Trojan to Tiger, LSU’s new Dean of the College of Human Sciences and Education is no novice to the administrative scene. With the retiring of former dean Laura Lindsay, the University hired Damon Andrew, who spent five years at Troy University as chief administrative officer of the teaching, scholarly and service programs of the College of Health and Human Services, to run the show. While the transition from Troy to a goliath campus like LSU is significant, Andrew said he is working on the little things to make the changeover go smoothly. “The biggest difference is that I’m spending a lot of time this first ANGELA MAJOR / The Daily Reveille year getting to know all the faculty Newly hired College of Human Sciences and Education Dean Damon Andrew aims and staff within the college and also to improve the cohesion of the schools within the college. a lot of the donors and external constituents with the University,” he have done individually,” he said. doctoral program in sport managesaid. Andrew, who began his duties ment. The new dean said he hopes to July 1, is no stranger to college camBut when Troy contacted him keep things running smoothly for the puses. with a potential dean’s position, College of Human Born and the direction his career would take ‘[The position] was a raised in Pensac- changed. Sciences and Education. Fla., Andrew “I had never really given much really good fit between ola, The college is played on the thought to moving into administrafairly new, having what my skill set Jefferson Davis tion other than just directing doctoral celebrated its first Community Col- programs,” Andrew said. “I think it was and what I had lege tennis team was a really good fit between what birthday July 1. The program tends developed and what they during his sopho- my skill set was and what I had deto focus on several more year, and he veloped and what they needed me to needed me to do.’ issues in society, later returned to do.” including obethe University of Andrew said one key difference Damon Alexander sity and retention South Alabama between Troy and LSU is the passion dean, College of Human Sciences in schools, and it to finish his bach- of the people in the area. and Education looks at them from elor’s degree and “I’ve been so impressed by the multiple perspectives to help find the first master’s degree. passion of individuals not only in best solutions to these problems. He proceeded to go to the Uni- Baton Rouge, but around the entire Andrew said he intends to spend versity of Florida, where he com- state and beyond, who are passionate the majority of his first year as dean pleted two more master’s degrees about this University and want to see both speaking with and listening to in biomechanics and sport manage- it achieve its full potential,” Andrew faculty and staff of the college as he ment and finally finished at Florida said. “That element will be different looks to integrate the separate units State University, where he received a for me, but different in a good way.” of the college. Ph.D. in sports administration. “I’ll be spending a lot of time Andrew was a professor from Contact Lawrence Barreca at focusing on ways we can reach out 2004-2006 at the University of Loulbarreca@lsureveille.com; and partner with others to create isville, until he was recruited by the something better than what we could University of Tennessee to create a Twitter: @LawrenceBarreca
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WACKY NEWS Town with no formal city government re-elects four-year-old boy as mayor DORSET, Minn. (AP) — Supporters of the mayor in the tiny tourist town of Dorset can stuff the ballot box all they want as he seeks reelection. The mayor — a short guy — is known for his fondness of ice cream and fishing. And he’s got the county’s top law enforcement official in his pocket. Say hello to Mayor Robert “Bobby” Tufts. He’s 4 years old and not even in school yet. Bobby was only 3 when he won election last year as mayor of Dorset (population 22 to 28, depending on whether the minister
and his family are in town). Dorset, which bills itself as the Restaurant Capital of the World, has no formal city government. Every year the town draws a name during its Taste of Dorset Festival, and the winner gets to be mayor. Anyone can vote as many times as they like — for $1 a vote — at any of the ballot boxes in stores around town. Bobby is running for a second term, and he gets to draw the winning name Aug. 4, so it’s possible he could draw his own name.
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THURSDAY, JULY 11, 2013 6:00 PM
Miss Sophie Lee - The Spotted Cat Music Club The UpStarts - Old Point Bar The Creole Trail - Louisiana State Museum
7:00 PM
Swine Palace Wine Gala 2013 - Claude L. Shaver Theatre Lynn Anselmo - Chelsea's Cafe Micah McKee and Little Maker - Blue Nile
7:30 PM
Luke Winslow King Blues and Jazz - The Three Muses Les Miserables - Baton Rouge Little Theater
8:00 PM
Africa UMOJA - Mahalia Jackson Theater The St. Peter Street All-Stars - Preservation Hall Blues Jam - Phil Brady's Bar & Grill
8:30 PM
Comedy Gumbeaux - Howlin' Wolf Geno Delafose - Rock 'N' Bowl
9:00 PM
the Soul Project NOLA - Cafe Negril Comedian Pete Holmes - Tipitina's - New Orleans Joe Kaplow - Old Point Bar Tom Fischer and Friends - Fritzels Jazz Club
10:00 PM
LUCID Dance Party Featuring Matsy(aka Matt Cee) - The Library at Northgate Jumbo Shrimp - The Spotted Cat Music Club Cayucas - Circle Bar Barry Stephenson's Pocket - The Maison Reggae Night with DJ T Roy - Blue Nile
11:00 PM
Southern Gothic Festival Kickoff Party - Howlin' Wolf Cat's A** Karaoke - George's Place
FRIDAY, JULY 12, 2013 6:00 PM
Washboard Chaz Blues Trio - The Spotted Cat Music Club Emblem3 - House of Blues New Orleans New Orleans Moonshiners - The Three Muses Stop The Violence - Independence Park Theatre
7:00 PM
Chance Bushman - The Maison The Waiting Room - UpStage Theatre Mykia Jovan - Blue Nile
7:30 PM
Les Miserables - Baton Rouge Little Theater John Morgan Stand-Up Comedian - The Funny Bone Comedy Club
8:00 PM
ComedySportz - La Nuit Comedy Theater Father's Day Blues Extravaganza - Baton Rouge River Center Africa UMOJA - Mahalia Jackson Theater Gregg Stafford - Preservation Hall Music in the Atrium - Belle of Baton Rouge
9:00 PM
Glen David Andrews - The Three Muses Southern Gothic Festival - Howlin' Wolf Kevin Clark and Barry Foulon - Fritzels Jazz Club
9:30 PM
Hug Life - Adult Improv Show - La Nuit Comedy Theater The Molly Ringwalds - Cypress Bayou Casino The Boogie Men - Rock 'N' Bowl Hill Country Hounds - Old Point Bar
10:00 PM
Cottonmouth Kings - The Spotted Cat Music Club James Andrews - Tipitina's - New Orleans Ike Stubblefield - Blue Nile
10:30 PM
The Chee-Weez - Stevie G's Stand Up Showcase - La Nuit Comedy Theater George Porter Jr. - Chelsea's Cafe
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shrubs, complementing the school’s already distinct architecture. Plant acquisition can be tricky, Coltharp said. Factors such as size, lifespan, season, color variation and soil texture are all taken into consideration before plants are purchased. “We have to think about what goes in sun and what goes in shade,” Coltharp said. “We tend to stay with traditional southern plants which are also easy to maintain.” With a campus as expansive as the University’s, the plant bill can easily cost a few thousand dollars. Add the cost for labor and irrigation, and the total is in the tens of thousands. Still, the cost is worth the variety, Coltharp said. Some plants like daisies and lantana come in the traditional purple and gold, while others like the hibiscus, angelonias and pentas come in red, blue and white. The majority of these last
about two seasons before they are transplanted in the winter. But before colder months come, the landscape goes through another challenge — football season. “Non-students come trample and litter the landscape,” Coltharp said. “You might even find a few people lying in the scrubs the day after.” As with other departments, Landscape Services has felt the hard hand of budget cuts. Coltharp said she’s seen the number of plant purchases decline as well as certain areas of campus neglected. But she said the department is doing its best with campus upkeep. As for her service to the University, Coltharp said she wants visitors to “stop and say, ‘wow’” at the beauty of the campus.
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Cities prepare for Bastille Day
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Debra Coltharp, a horticulturist, digs into a flower bed Wednesday outside ECA.
BASTILLE, from page 1
and the whole state of Louisiana is twinned with the city of Nice. “It’s kind of like an agreement,” Hardy said. “It’s just an agreement to promote each other. Twinning is supporting each other … groups from the cities come to ours and ours go back to France.” The celebration of Bastille
KING, from page 1
branches within his first 60 days as president. Alexander expressed that he has made it a priority to connect with various parts of Louisiana to express the importance and benefits of the University to the state as a whole. “The national average is 72 percent of students will graduate in debt, and LSU is 39 percent. About half of the national average, which is a great outcome,” Alexander said. He has also been keeping an eye on local happenings, including renovations on campus such as building maintenance and a possible restoration of the Huey P. Long Fieldhouse after recently touring the ruins of the once beloved social center. “We met with people who are willing to help to try and raise money to do that,” Alexander said. “They just have so many fond memories of their college years here.”
Day will take place at 5 p.m. today, with a reception featuring special guests. The lecture series begins at 6 p.m. and is open to the public.
Contact Taylor Schoen at tschoen@lsureveille.com Alexander hopes to fill the many vacancies in University Relations as well as college deans before the fall semester. He said he aims to match the correct person for the job, rather than hastily picking a candidate to simply fill the opening. This year’s budget for the University is still largely in question as how the money will be distributed among the campus. The administration is currently working with $7.3 million, and the finalized budget will most likely be available sometime between August 7 and 10, according to Alexander. Alexander also said he is closely watching college issues on a national level, including increased interest rates on subsidized federal student loans that doubled from 3.4 percent. Congress is currently working on bringing the rate back down, according to NPR.
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(Top) A figurine of a dragon and (bottom) a fire truck figurine await assembly Wednesday for the Fete Paradiso carnival on Governors Island, New York. (Middle) French Gendarmery troops are seen Tuesday during the rehearsal of the French Bastille Day parade at the Champs-Elysees avenue in Paris. BEBETO MATTHEWS and FRANCOIS MORI /
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Football
Running the game O-line will Ground game essential to victory
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LSU junior running back Alfred Blue (4) slips past a North Texas defender Saturday, Sept. 1, 2012 in Tiger Stadium. Blue is expected to be the Tigers’ starting runner in the fall.
As the 2013 LSU football season approaches, many eyes seem to be focused on senior quarterback Zach Mettenberger and the passing game. But if the Tigers are not careful, they could find themselves struggling in an area that they are normally quite successful: the running game. Aside from an outstanding defense, LSU has always been able to rely on a deep corps of running backs under head coach Les Miles. But the Tigers are treading a thin line as they open up the 2013 season with little room for injury or misconduct. Senior running back Alfred Blue will more than likely top the depth chart, but he has not seen any action since suffering a season-ending ACL injury during LSU’s third game in 2012 against Idaho. Before the injury, Blue appeared to be on his way to an outstanding 2012 season, running for 270 yards and two touchdowns in 40 attempts. Sophomore Jeremy Hill would normally be the clear-cut favorite to back Blue up, or even be the No. 1 man. Hill proved to be LSU’s most consistent running option for most of the 2012 season, leading the Tigers with 755 yards and 12 touchdowns. But his recent run-in with the law has led Miles to indefinitely suspend Hill pending the outcome of his case. Hill was recently charged with simple battery, a misdemeanor, which has many optimistic that he will return. But fans are yet to see how Hill’s previous probation will affect the outcome of this case. If Hill does not return, junior Kenny Hilliard will have to try to channel his former self, as he is the only returning halfback that saw more than one carry last season. After an outstanding freshman year, Hilliard seemed on pace to continue his success when he opened last season carrying the ball for 303 yards and six touchdowns in his first three games. But that was as much success as Hilliard saw in 2012. In his next nine appearances, he only RUNNING BACKS, see page 7
feature familiar players Staff Reports
Editor’s note: This column compiled by The Daily Reveille’s sports staff is the last in a series of player predictions for the 2013 LSU football season. Last week, The Daily Reveille’s sports staff predicted the Tigers starting defense in an effort to preview the upcoming season. This week the staff focused on the other side of the ball and picked the starting offense. Coach Les Miles will need to be able to count on an offense that had much less turnover personnel-wise than the defense. Quarterback: berger
Zach
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Entering his second season as the starting QB, this is now firmly Mettenberger’s offense. True freshman Anthony Jennings appears to have taken over as Mettenberger’s backup following an impressive spring, replacing Stephen Rivers. Running Back: Alfred Blue Blue and sophomore Jeremy Hill will likely share the load all season, but until Hill’s legal situation is resolved, Blue will likely see a lion’s share of the carries. Junior Kenny Hilliard will also get some carries and junior Terrence OFFENSE, see page 6
football
Chavis improves size, athleticism of defensive line Trey Labat Staff Writer
LSU defensive coordinator John Chavis has produced a culture in Baton Rouge of fast, hardhitting defenses that consistently rank at the top of the Southeastern Conference. But what did Chavis’ hiring actually do to change the way the Tiger defense played? The most notable difference has been the sheer size and athleticism of the defensive line. Bo Pelini — who was the defensive coordinator for three seasons before Chavis (in the 2008 season, Doug Mallory and
Bradley Dale Peveto cocoordinated the defense) — preferred bigger, more physical defensive linemen. When Pelini had built his defense around his principles In the national title season, the starting defensive ends both weighed more than 280 pounds. Tyson Jackson was selected third overall in the NFL draft as a 3-4 defensive end, who is typically asked to do more run stopping than pass rushing. But Chavis prefers physical specimens who provide speed throughout the defensive line rotation. Former defensive standouts
Barkevious Mingo and Sam Montgomery are obvious examples from recent years, but other players show Chavis’ commitment to speed even more clearly. Bennie Logan was a defensive end before coming to the Tigers, but he turned into a quick, penetrating defensive tackle. The same is true with recent firstround pick Michael Brockers. Both were moved inside because of the speed they offered. None of the starting defensive linemen from the 201112 season weighed more than 300 pounds, while only one CHAVIS, see page 7
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LSU defensive coordinator John Chavis throws a ball during warm-up for the Sept. 29, 2012, game against Towson. Chavis’ defense often ranks among top lines.
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Magee could get some work as a pass-catcher coming out of the backfield. Fullback: J.C. Copeland Copeland is a punishing leadblocker in the run game, entering his second full season as the Tigers’ primary fullback. Wide Receiver: Jarvis Landry, Odell Beckham Jr. Landry emerged as a dependable possession receiver in 2012 and led LSU with 56 receptions and five touchdowns. Beckham led the team with 713 receiving yards, but had some issues with dropped passes to work on. After a breakout spring, freshman speedster Travin Dural may be in line to be the Tigers’ No. 3 receiver, but seniors James Wright and Kadron Boone should see some action. Tight End: Dillon Gordon The tight end position is the most up-for-grabs position on the offense. Gordon might get the start because he can catch and has the size to be a great blocker, but senior Travis Dickson and freshman DeSean Smith are talented receivers who may see more action then Gordon in the passing game. Junior college transfer Logan Stokes should also get some time.
Offensive Tackles: La’el CoLlins, Vadal Alexander In the spring, Miles announced that Collins would be sliding back to his natural left tackle position after playing left guard in 2012. The transition should be smooth since Collins has all of the talent and athleticism to protect Mettenberger’s blind side in 2013. As a freshman, Alexander took over at right tackle during the 2012 season and helped solidify the line. There’s no reason he won’t keep the job this season if he’s healthy. Offensive Guard: Trai Turner, Josh Williford Turner took over the right guard spot in the middle of last season and, like Alexander, proceeded to solidify the right side of the Tigers’ line. The left guard spot is the most open on the line. Williford may have a slight advantage because of his experience, but sophomore Jonah Austin is competing with him for the job. Center: Elliott Porter Porter is the heavy favorite to take over at center for LSU, but Williford and freshman Ethan Pocic got work at center this spring while Porter was nursing an injury. Contact The Daily Reveille’s sports staff at sports@lsureveille.com; Twitter: @TDR_sports
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Running back
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Zach Mettenberger
Alfred Blue
J.C. Copeland
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CENTER
Dillon Gordon
Elliott Porter
OFFENSIVE TACKLE
La’el Collins
Vadal Alexander
WIDE RECEIVER
Jarvis Landry
Odell Beckham Jr.
OFFENSIVE GUARD
Trai Turner
Josh Williford
Thursday, July 11, 2013
WOMEN’s tennis
Texas transfer added to roster Scott a part of historic class Trey Labat Staff Writer
The Lady Tiger tennis team has added another player to the already-historic recruiting class head coach Julia Sell assembled during the spring. A sophomore and Scott California native, Noel Scott will transfer from Texas after posting a 21-18 record during the spring season. Scott proved herself against top competition throughout the nation as she defeated players in the Intercollegiate Tennis Association’s top-10 rankings. Scott was also a crucial cog in the Longhorns’ doubles
machine, posting a 14-12 douScott, along with returning bles record. Her partnership with players Mary Jeremiah, Ella TayBreaunna Addison proved to be a lor and Ariel Morton, will be the fruitful one for the Longhorns, as only LSU players with experithe duo finished No. 21 in the na- ence at the college level. tion and competed in “I don’t want to the NCAA Doubles ‘I want to be a top have something that Championship. team in the nation is successful for one The 5-foot-8 year,” Sell said in an every year, that’s interview earlier this Scott was a four-star recruit coming out of what we’re going to summer. “I want to high school when she have a program that shoot for.’ joined the Longhorns. rivals the storied proDuring an ingrams throughout the Julia Sell terview with Sell nation. I want to be a women’s tennis coach before Scott had detop team in the nation cided on the transfer, Sell said every year, that’s what we’re goshe was very excited about the ing to shoot for.” prospect of Scott joining the Tigers and was in the process of bringing her in for a school visit. Scott will provide valuable experience to what will be a young lineup next season. Former seniors Kaitlin Burns, Ebie Wilson and Keri Frankenberger are gone, and LSU Contact Trey Labat will only return three players at tlabat@lsureveille.com; who saw time on the court last season. Twitter: @treylabat_TDR
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accumulated 161 yards on 45 carries and failed to see the end zone again. The only two running backs remaining on the roster are junior Terrence Magee, who spent most of his time on the field in the slot in 2012, and red-shirt freshman Jonathan Juneau. For LSU to continue its tradition of success running the ball under Miles, its running backs must avoid injury, stay out of trouble and avoid falling into slumps like Hilliard’s. photo from THE DAILY REVEILLE ARCHIVES
LSU freshman running back Jeremy Hill (33) runs the ball Nov. 3, 2012, during the Tigers’ 21-17 loss against Alabama in Tiger Stadium.
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CHAVIS, from page 5
projected starter for the coming season weighs more than 300: Ego Ferguson, at 308. Another signature for Chavis’ defenses is big, physical corners. During the 2010 season, the 6-foot-2, 220-pound Patrick Peterson was paired with the 6-foot1, 177-pound Morris Claiborne. Ever since then, the Tigers have almost exclusively used bigger corners on the outside receivers. Even Tyrann Mathieu played mostly as the third corner covering slot receivers during his heyday as a Tiger. The Jalens — Collins and Mills — along with projected nickel corner Dwayne Thomas are all more than 6 feet.
page 7 With a defensive line focusing on getting to the quarterback as fast as possible, big corners allow Chavis to use aggressive presses on opposing receivers with his bigger corners. The pressure combined with the physical corners have led to LSU nabbing 67 interceptions since 2009, good for an average of 17 a season. The last ingredient that makes Chavis’ defenses so devastating is his emphasis on forcing fumbles. Chavis preaches an attacking defense in which all 11 players on the field are taught to explode toward the ball. The success of this strategy manifested in 56 forced fumbles since 2009. Senior safety Craig Loston told The Daily Reveille during
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women have bonded from their love of poetry as well as honoring God. Simmons said the poem she will be reciting, “You Kept Me,” was written in 1994 after she suffered a severe thyroid storm — a rare side effect of hyperthyroidism — and flat-lined seven times. Simmons said she believes her survival was an act of divine intervention. “I had to learn to talk again, POETRY, see page 15
TWITTER, see page 15
Words Local poets to perform pieces on women, faith
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Ericka Taylor recites an original poem from memory Wednesday at The Red Shoes in preparation for Sunday’s performance.
TAYLOR SCHOEN • Staff Writer will read their original creations before an audience. For this occasion, all of the dozen or so performers are women. Chatman, also known as Sincere Scribe on stage, decided to create Womanly Words because she felt there was a lack of poetry-related events in Baton Rouge. Chatman said she has hosted a handful of other poetry readings, but this is the first event of its kind. “[Womanly Words is a
collection of] expressions from women,” Chatman said. “The poems are not necessarily just about womanly events, but it’s women expressing their heart, their feelings … so it’s the way women think about things.” Cynthia Simmons, one of the performers, said it’s about “love, life, spirituality and commitment.” Two other performers, April Davis Johnson and Ericka Taylor, said they’ve also participated in Chatman’s other events. All four
Twitter: more than a social network Traditional forms of media consumption are slowly, but surely, being replaced by social media platforms. Specifically, the platform that limits commentary to 140 characters or less: Twitter. L i v e AGGI ASHAGRE tweeting of TV Contributing Writer shows has taken over the “water cooler talk,” and more people are receiving breaking news updates from their Twitter feeds instead of their television sets. As far as TV shows are concerned, Twitter has become a tool for executives to increase ratings and overall audience interaction. Hashtags are now flashed at the bottom of the screen during episodes of shows like “#MadMen” and “#Scandal” to help drive the conversation. ABC’s “Scandal” has been one of the first shows to be dubbed as “the show that Twitter built.” “Scandal,” which premiered last spring, began its first season with low ratings as well as less than solid reviews. However, by the time the second season finale aired this past May, the program was regularly winning its time slot in ratings and scored 9.12 million viewers — as opposed to 7.33 million in its first season finale. The rise in viewership has been associated with the fact that the show’s lead cast of Kerry Washington, Tony Goldwyn and Columbus Short, as well as the
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Sylvia Chatman did what many do not have the courage to do: She left her job at city court earlier this year to pursue her true passion. In her case, it’s poetry. In May, Chatman left her 9-to-5 job and gave her co-workers one of her poems as a parting gift. She will now be reading that poem during her upcoming event, Womanly Words, on Sunday. Womanly Words is a gathering of local poets of all ages who
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Band to play Spanish Moon following van mishap Ryan Rogers Contributing Writer
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The Appleseed Cast will play at The Spanish Moon Saturday night.
Despite major equipment damage from a recent van collision, Kansas band The Appleseed Cast has continued to tour and will play at the Spanish Moon on Saturday. Vocalist and guitarist Christopher Crisci said the band is currently touring for their 2013 album “Illumination Ritual,” released by Graveface Records. The tour was hindered in May due to a van crash, which cost approximately $8,000 in damages.
The band created a relief fund afterwards to recoup the costs of the crash, and those who donated could receive a new copy of “Illumination Ritual.” Because the fundraiser went well, Crisci said they “were able to replace most of what we lost” and that they “were eternally grateful to everyone that helped us through what we call the Month Of Disaster.” What The Appleseed Cast brings to its live shows as compared to in the studio is a louder and “more raw” sound.
Crisci said the band, which has been active for 16 years, played in Baton Rouge about 15 years ago in a “small punk rock DIY space,” but the band at the time was going through an internal struggle. The Kansas four-piece, which is often labeled as a mix of post-rock and indie emo, sounds very similar to bands like Explosions In The Sky and Sunny Day Real Estate. But Crisci was at a loss of words when he had to describe the band’s sound to someone who had APPLESEED, see page 15
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Strawberries with a kick: Abita Select Strawator Strawberry Harvest Lager. The beer retains its roots in both Strawberry Harvest and Andygator, borrowing wheat from Connor Tarter the former and the German perle Columnist hops from the latter. Strawator is still a lager, though, and Abita Brewing Company, the definitely makes that clear from brewery of choice for many Lou- the first sip all the way to the isiana residents, has released yet final drops. another beer as a part of its Select Of course, the pure strawseries — Strawator. berry juice in this beer produces Anyone familiar with Abita’s a very sweet aroma and flavor, beer selection would likely piece but does not mask the maltiness together that this brew is a com- or slight bitterness that harken bination of Strawberry Harvest back to the beer’s Andygator Lager and Andygator, based on backbone. its name. While Abita does not Strawator has a pleasant directly acknowlmouth-feel, with edge this as the a level of carbonbeer’s origin, one Abita Strawator: ation that doesn’t sip of Strawator re- Aroma: 5 out of 5 cut through the inveals that any other Look: 3.5 out of 5 tense flavors. At the scenario is highly back of the throat, Taste: 4 out of 5 unlikely. its flavors blossom Having been Feel: 4 out of 5 and give the beer a released so recently, Overall Experience: 4 out of 5 heaviness that was the beer is not yet always missing available in bottles from Strawberry (at least as far as my search took Harvest Lager. me), but is on tap at many bars In fact, this beer does a lot to throughout Baton Rouge, includ- fill in for the shortcomings of its ing The Bulldog. younger sibling. Strawberry HarFrom tap, the beer pours vest is essentially a strong wheat an extremely hazy, deep golden beer, or a weak lager. Since the color with a one-inch head that strawberry juice is added in a persisted through most of the ses- similar fashion, Strawberry Harsion. The haziness is due to the vest always seemed too sweet strawberry juice that is added and lacking in body to be a good after filtration, which was ex- session beer. pected, seeing as this beer plays Adding elements from Anolder brother to the already-hazy dygator, a helles doppelbock,
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provided the bottom end Strawberry Harvest always lacked, making Strawator a truly wellbalanced dessert beer. And at 8 percent ABV, it’s not to be taken lightly, either. I enjoyed my experience with Strawator, though it’s definitely a beer I would reserve for special occasions. Strong, thick and almost overbearingly sweet, it takes a little longer to get a pint of it down than a pint of an unflavored wheat beer or lager. Given this region’s obsession with Abita (particularly with Strawberry Harvest Lager), I fully expect Strawator to be fully stocked in local stores for quite some time. As with any other beer in Abita’s Select series, though, Strawator will only be available for a limited time.
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Abita Strawator, shown above, is similar to a combination of Abita Andygator and Abita Strawberry Harvest Lager. The hops in Strawator complement the usual sweetness of Strawberry Harvest nicely, and the beer pairs well with chocolate or cheese dishes, according to Abita’s website.
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“The Lone Ranger”
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Director Gore Verbinski’s version of the classic “Lone Ranger” film leaves the audience wanting less of just about everything. The plot, which involves the classic masked man and his Native American sidekick Tonto, tells the story of the birth of the outlaw and his quest to stop the actions of a greedy railroad tycoon. The issue with “The Lone Ranger” isn’t necessarily the characters (granted, Johnny Depp’s Tonto was a bit interesting to say the least). Armie Hammer did a solid job playing the role of the iconic Western hero. The problem is in the plot itself — a number of holes in the story are never filled, followed by even more random side stories that have little to do with the plot’s outcome, and all you’re left with is a drawn-out, overdone retelling.
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Thundercat, “Apocalypse”
Brainfeeder
Stephen Bruner, also known as Thundercat, has played bass on albums by Flying Lotus, Suicidal Tendencies and Erykah Badu. Bruner’s progressive bass playing hearkens back to ’70s soul acts like Stevie Wonder and employs elements of free improvisational jazz and funk. Bruner’s sophomore album “Apocalypse” has many song titles that allude to cinema, such as “The Life Aquatic,” “Tron Song,” “Seven” and “Enter The Void.” The single “Heartbreaks + Setbacks” is arguably Thundercat’s best to date with its infectious sincerity. The supremely catchy “Lotus and the Jondy” and the opener “Tenfold” are the only other tracks that really stood out as special. The rest of the album is quite serene, but it tends to drag its feet most of the time. Sadly, “Apocalypse” didn’t deliver on the promise of “Heartbreaks + Setbacks” as fans hoped it would.
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Skylar Grey, “Don’t Look Down”
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Singer/songwriter Skylar Grey released her second studio album, “Don’t Look Down,” this week. The album, which is a mixture of soul, pop and folk, helps to solidify Skylar Grey as an artist that can hold her own. The album features collaborations with bigger artists like Eminem, Big Sean and Travis Barker, which help bring spice to certain tracks that would have been otherwise bland. The first single off the album, “White Suburban,” is a slow and sleepy ballad that probably won’t achieve Top-40 success, but it does show off Grey’s singing chops. “Back from the Dead,” a mid-tempo song with a catchy piano riff and heavy beats, features Travis Barker and Big Sean and would have been a much better choice for a lead single. Overall, “Don’t Look Down” is a valiant effort, but does not give listeners anything that hasn’t been heard before. AGGI ASHAGRE
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The Octopus Project, “Fever Forms”
Peek-A-Boo Records
The walls are melting. Okay, not really, but The Octopus Project’s newest album, “Fever Forms,” makes the listener feel like they’ve just ingested a fistful of hallucinogens from a Bonnaroo aficionado. Whether that’s a good thing is all up to the person taking in the psychedelic sounds. The lesser-known “indietronica” outfit masters the art of fusing keyboard, synth, drum and bass machines as well as the underutilized Glockenspiel, or orchestral bells. The beats are electrifying and rapid for the most part. The sound bounces from resembling ’70s classic rock to ’90s industrial to this decade’s electronic pop. While most of the album is danceable and catchy, The Octopus Project is too weird to ever gain radio success. Overall, “Fever Forms” is done with creative ingenuity, but some of the songs can drag on a little too long.
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Holy Ghost!, “Teenagers in Heat”
TAYLOR SCHOEN DFA Records
Whether the American public chooses to acknowledge it, there’s been a vast void in the disco-rock-synth-whatever-you-want-tocall-it genre since LCD Soundsystem threw in the towel two years ago. Former LCD lead man James Murphy has been busy producing projects for groups that span genres, but his work with synth duo Holy Ghost! is perhaps the most similar to his old job. Murphy co-produced the duo’s latest track, “Teenagers in Heat,” a quick summer anthem dedicated to the sweaty New York City streets and the horny individuals who walk them. The track is less derivative than past Holy Ghost! cuts, which usually clock in longer track times and are more focused on drawn out dance beats. “Teenagers in Heat” is perfectly morsel-sized while packing major punch. Long live whatever genre it is.
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EDITOR’S PICK: “Despicable Me 2”
Universal Studios
Gru and the minions are back in “Despicable Me 2,” the sequel to Universal’s 2010 animated sensation. But instead of being a villain, Gru, voiced by Steve Carell, devotes his time to taking care of his three girls — Margo, Agnes and Edith — and his evil lair has been transformed into a jam factory. However, he’s called to action by the Anti-Villain League when a secret lab is stolen from the Arctic Circle with a giant magnet. The story, while obviously not as original as the first film, is enjoyable, even without a satisfying climax. It does explore Gru’s romantic side with AVL agent Lucy Wilde, voiced by Kristen Wiig, but her character never develops past comic relief. While not as good as its predecessor, “Despicable Me 2” still provides TAYLOR BALKOM Editor in Chief some laughs and is worth a watch.
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New Jay-Z album a solid rap hit THE DAILY LABATOMY TREY LABAT Staff Writer “I’m not a businessman — I’m a business, man.” The classic Jay-Z line from “Diamonds from Sierra Leone (Remix)” perfectly describes Hov’s latest effort, “Magna Carta Holy Grail.” Jay-Z has proven throughout his career to be not only one of the most talented rhyme slingers, but someone who has developed his brand to become the largest in the rap game. Hov solidified that reputation by going platinum before even releasing “Magna Carta Holy Grail” to the public. To dissect the album properly, one must acknowledge the brilliance of the marketing campaign that preceded it. Jay partnered with Samsung and convinced them to buy a million copies of his record to distribute free through an app — a move which had been unheard of until now. The album is a stark contrast to fellow Def Jam artist and good friend Kanye West and his latest release, “Yeezus.” While “Yeezus” sought after the concept of minimalism by stripping down the beats to almost nothing, Hov brought Timbaland and Pharrell back together, giving Jay some of the dopest beats he’s rhymed over in his career. The album opens with “Holy Grail” and a Justin Timberlake solo over a hauntingly slow piano, but it quickly switches pace to one of Timbaland’s best beats. Coupled with a vintage Hov flow, the track — which touches on Jay’s love/hate relationship with his fame — is one of the highlights of the album. The first half of the album is strong, and tracks one through eight have high replay value. Even though Jay doesn’t offer much in terms of lyrical density, his trademark ability to switch up the flow shines through on a series of killer beats. The weakest beat of the bunch is “Oceans,” but Frank Ocean delivers a killer hook with a concept that is solid
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enough to make up for the average beat. Unfortunately, “Heaven” is where the album starts to fall apart. Not that it is a bad song, but coming from a man who made “D’Evils” and “Lucifer”, this song, which questions the relationship between good and evil, just doesn’t stand up. Sandwiched between two superb interludes — where Hov spits for about 55 seconds — is his collaboration with Beyoncé in a sequel to their previous hit, “’03 Bonnie & Clyde.” Again, while “Part II (On the Run)” isn’t terrible, I listened to it multiple times but I found myself zoning out for large portions of it. “BBC” is easily the worst beat on the album. It sounds like the illegitimate son of Daft Punk’s “Get Lucky” and Robin Thicke’s “Blurred Lines,” but one would think Jay wouldn’t have wasted a top-notch Nas feature on such a weak beat. “Jay Z Blue” is the last true highlight in the album. Hov’s flow on the track is flawless, and his rhyme scheme is complex while still being easy to follow. The track highlights a major point throughout the album, when Jay actually has something to rap about. But while songs like
“F***WithMeYouKnowIGotIt” are hot, Hov really isn’t saying anything interesting. No matter how many times he switches his flow or says something funny, it doesn’t mask the fact that over 70 percent of the lyrics on this album are about his immense riches or new collection of expensive art. If Jay’s line, “I dumb down for my audience and double my dollars,” from “Moment of Clarity” could define one song on this album, it would be “Tom Ford”. But the beat is so excellent, and Jay flows over it effortlessly that it almost doesn’t matter. This album is exactly what people expect from Jay. While it doesn’t come close to challenging the classics in his catalog — “Reasonable Doubt,” “The Blueprint” and “The Black Album” — “MCHG” is a solid choice. Critics may dislike it, but Jay has a near-perfect formula for making solid rap albums. And I’ll take that any day of the week. Grade: B
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GOP may be dying, but South won’t go blue yet THE TRADITIONALIST Chris Ortte Columnist Returning home for the first time following last November’s presidential election, I sat down with my father after Thanksgiving dinner, unbuttoned my jeans to let my turkey-filled gut bloat and preceded to talk politics with the old man. My father is of the breed that most political analysts consider the staunchest of conservatives — he is a self-made man that earned his own money and rarely feels he owes anything to anyone. He said with great concern, “Son, I don’t think there will be another GOP president. At least, not in my lifetime.” This is one point that I do not contest with my pops. In recent years, there has been a noticeable shift in the politics of the Deep South. Democrats have begun to show they are competitive in our perpetually conservative region. Some have even come to ask the question, “Can Democrats win back the South?” But this question may be misleading. Back when Democrats were winning the South, Jim Crow still wrote the laws. Following the Civil Rights Movement, contemporary Democrats saw brief success, but they hardly spent enough time in office to consider it victorious. It was not long before Old South Democrats like former Alabama Gov. George Wallace returned to power after the Civil Rights Movement and restored order under the guise of a Republican. During the late 1940s and through the 1950s, when the
nation was fiscally running high, social injustices — especially racial injustices — were prevalent. Democrats — who were struggling at the time to win national elections — saw an opportunity to change their platform, but this would cause a severe split in the party, bringing one half out of the dark and leaving the other in a devilish demise. It became the Democrats versus the Dixiecrats versus the Republicans. The result of the Democratic split caused a complete re-alignment of the American political parties — Republicans became the Democrats, and Democrats became Republicans. Abraham Lincoln, widely regarded as the greatest
American president, was indeed a Republican. But in today’s politics, he would have more likely been left of center. The Dixiecrats, or southern Democrats who would not support any civil rights progression, diminished or joined the Republicans — the only other viable party that did not have civil rights under their platform. But this does not mean that Republicans in the ’50s and ’60s were against civil rights and inherited the habits and values of white supremacists. Progressive democrats made a historic — and even politically brilliant — move by adopting civil rights into their platform. Subsequently, other
conservative ideologies by Old South Democrats perpetuated racial inequality: A more strict interpretation of the Constitution would place more power and a belief in smaller government. Do not think that even Honest Abe and Thaddeus Stevens – Tommy Lee Jones’ character in last year’s “Lincoln” — believed in total racial equality. During the Reconstruction era, they and many other Republicans believed freedmen should not be given the ballot. Be that they are still socially disposed, the issues between the two parties are not racially inclined – at least, they should not be. That ship has long since sailed its course.
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The Grand Old Party is seeing the last of its days. Conservatives can no longer attack on social issues. The GOP has spent too much energy and focus on social issues that do not deserve such treatment. Gov. Bobby Jindal was, for the most part, right in saying the Republican Party cannot be the stupid party anymore. Ironically, the areas that vote Republican most are typically at the bottom in education standards – Louisiana and Mississippi included. Southern voters have meticulously casted their ballots on the basis of social issues, and that is why the South has gone Republican. Republican and conservative values heavily mimic the moral codes of Christians. I do not necessarily attribute the recent Democratic trend in southern states to a more socially liberal southern society, though the Mason-Dixon has become hazy — the result of Yankee infiltration. President Obama’s term has also awoken some demographics that were not very liable to cast ballots in the past. For the most part, the GOP is dying — if not already dead — but the cornerstone values and principles will still influence our southern politics. Nevertheless, I do not see the South going blue in soon-to-come national elections. Fiscal conservatism and being a “self-made man” are traits of particular pride in the South. Chris Ortte is a 22-year-old political science senior from Lafayette.
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Recent bill poses danger to student voting rights LIZZY ON THE LOOSE Elizabeth Garcia Columnist Shortly after the Supreme Court ruled that Section 4b of the 1965 Voting Rights Act was unconstitutional, many states started moving to pass legislation that would make voting difficult for key minority groups and students. The Voting Rights Act of 1965, which was created to ban racial discrimination in voting, was defended by the 15th Amendment and in 2006, Congress voted to extend the law for 25 more years. “The majority struck down Section 4b of the law, declaring unconstitutional, the formula used to identify which state and local governments with a
history of racial discrimination were required to get pre-clearance by the Justice Department or a federal court before enacting changes to their voter eligibility,” said US Attorney Gen. Eric Holder. However, these provisions protected many voters — mostly minority groups and young people — from unfair gerrymandering, voter ID requirements and early voting restrictions. For many voters, the Voting Rights Act was their only protection. In Chief Justice John Roberts’ opinion, he argued that the Voting Acts Right of 1965 is not necessary because we have eradicated racism in America. Yet, not even two hours after the Supreme Court ruling, Texas passed a law that was previously blocked by the Voting Rights Act, which will require IDs for all voters and start redistricting the state.
According to The Department of Justice, thousands of registered voters in Texas — especially Latinos — do not have the necessary identification. A few days later, North Carolina legislature moved to forward bills that would discourage college students from voting by raising taxes on families with college students who choose to vote at school rather than at home. Senate Bill 667, known as “Equalize Voter Rights,” says, “If the voter is a dependent of the voter’s parent or legal guardian, is 18 years of age or older and the voter has registered at an address other than that of the parent or legal guardian, the parent or legal guardian will not be allowed to claim the voter as a dependent for state income tax purposes.” States like Florida and Ohio have put restrictions on early
voting which will make election day lines extremely long and almost impossible for students to stand in. In 2012, Florida passed a law that restricted volunteer-led voter registration drives on college campuses and in communities. This law was later blocked because it was deemed unconstitutional. Young voters are an important part of the electoral. According to The New York Times, nearly 11,500 Americans turn 18 every day. In 2008, 18- to 29-year-olds made up 21 percent of the voting population. As young voters become a more prominent force in elections, more legislation is used to undermine their right to vote. The overturning of the Voters Right Act of 1965 is just proof of that. The Supreme Court’s decision is binding. Obama has asked congress to enact legislation that
will protect venerable voters and help rebuild some of the important aspects of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. It is also up to constituents to inform legislatures that their bills are unpopular and unfair. Most importantly, young people and minorities have to vote in November despite these difficulties. Prejudicial legislation like this can only survive if no one stands up against it, and young people make a valiant effort to protect their voting rights by speaking out on campus and reaching out to their state legislatures. Elizabeth Garcia is a 21-year-old mass communication junior from Greensboro, N.C. Contact Elizabeth Garcia at egarcia@lsureveille.com; Twitter: @ lizzylynngarcia
Student loan interest rates rise, focus on education falls ROB IN THE HOOD Robert Klare Columnist The U.S. Congress chose to double the interest rate on student loans on July 1. Technically, the rate was already set to increase, and they only allowed it to happen by doing nothing. But either way, the end effect on students across the nation is the same: even more money owed after graduation. Combined with recent state funding cutbacks and soaring tuition, this increase shows that education simply isn’t a priority for our nation anymore. The major effect of the rate increase is that the burden of educating the next generation is being dumped by the rest of the nation onto the shoulders of the young. It’s a sad development in a sad situation. Students are leaving college already enslaved to banks. They can owe tens or hundreds of thousands of dollars in personal debt even before they’ve made their first dime. Some won’t be able to pay it back. Students will live with this debt for their entire lives, since student loans are not typically escapable through bankruptcy like other forms of debt. So why would anyone subject themselves to this inescapable debt to get a college degree? Because it’s increasingly necessary to make any real amount of money in the workforce. Of American jobs, 60 percent now require some sort of
college degree, compared with 26 percent only 40 years ago, according to a study by Georgetown University. When students are faced with risking a lifetime of debt in order to have a shot at a comfortable life, it’s clear why so many college students choose to take the gamble on student loans. Education should be one of the basic privileges of civilization. Passing on knowledge from one generation to the next is what has built the pyramid on which all human achievement rests. Young people should be able to enter into society with a decent education — a rite of passage that they pay off in the form of taxes as they earn money throughout their life. But as recent moves from the national and state government show, our nation has decided that the burden of education should fall to the younger generation. Even worse, the U.S. government makes a profit on the interest of student loans, even accounting for inflation. So not only are politicians trying to shift out of paying for the next generation’s education, they are making themselves a quick buck as well. The U.S. government and big banks that dole out these loans are profiting by enslaving the next generation to thousands in debt, a truly bizarre and backwards situation. Yet the nation as a whole is largely complacent. The reason for this has to do with the changing age demographics of the U.S.
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College students wait Monday by the steps of the House of Representatives in Washington for Speaker of the House John Boehner, R-Ohio, and GOP leaders to arrive for a news conference on federal student loan rates, which doubled July 1.
Modern medicine allows people to live longer, and families are having fewer children. This makes for a society with more older people than younger. These older voters want things like healthcare, social security and stocks. Having graduated decades ago, they have little interest in education. Politicians are fully aware of this and have tailored their campaigns appropriately. With this change in age demographics, it’s no wonder that in recent years the focus of
political debate has revolved around topics like “Obamacare” and the stock market. Unfortunately for students, this means that education is less and less of a priority. And as our state government has shown time and time again, education is the first thing cut when looking for some extra spending cash. While the politicians making these cuts to education should bear the brunt of the blame, they are only able to do so because of the older generation’s widespread indifference to education.
So to the older generation reading this: the recent decline in education funding isn’t technically your fault. But just like Congress, you aren’t really doing anything to stop it either. Robert Klare is a 22-year-old engineering senior from New Orleans.
Contact Robert Klare at rklare@lsureveille.com
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show’s creator Shonda Rhimes, live-tweet with fans each week. The new show’s second season finale even beat long-time Twitter rock star, “American Idol,” by 366,061 tweets. In just one season, “Scandal” was tweeted about 4.3 million times, making it ABC’s most social show. But the expansive influence of Twitter is not just limited to entertainment. According to Pew Research Center, more than 50 percent of people have learned about breaking news via social media instead of traditional news sources. Some of the biggest news stories that have broken in the past few years have been announced on social media first, including the announcement of the royal wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton, Osama Bin Laden’s death and the Egyptian uprising. In recent news, Twitter led the march quickly after the Asiana airliner crash at the San Francisco International Airport on Saturday. While cable news networks relied on aerial footage and scrambled to fly their reporters to the scene, Twitter users who were around the airport immediately after the crash had already uploaded images directly from the crash site. The networks then began posting images from Twitter alongside their aerial images. Twitter also made music news this week when rapper JayZ, who is usually very private, went from tweeting once a month to tweeting more than 150 tweets on Monday alone. Hova used Twitter to promote his latest album, “Magna Carta Holy Grail,” which was released on Tuesday. The rapper answered questions about the album as well as many miscellaneous questions (e.g., “What’s your favorite pasta you’ve had in 2013?”). Needless to say, the Twitter has successfully made itself a tool that almost every medium is reliant on, and its reign over media does not seem to be letting up any time soon.
Chatman said she’ll be reading her new poem, which walk again, use my hands again, expresses her reasons for leaving and now you cannot make me her previous job and her progresbe quiet,” Simmons said with a sion into entrepreneurship. Chatman said she hopes her laugh. Johnson said she began writ- event will attract poets who want ing poetry in the mid ’90s after to have an audience for their her friend asked her to write a work. She also said she hopes she poem honoring his wife. She can create an all-inclusive comagreed under the condition that munity, which integrates poets the poem would also praise of all ages, ethnicities and backgrounds. She added that she beGod. She said her poem is named lieves arts and culture are very valuable, and “The Transforthey should be mation,” and it celebrated more centers on the Womanly Words: often. Finally, personal journey she wants to she went through let women be to achieve selfWhat: A performance of poems heard. love as well as “Somelearning to con- featuring local women nect with other Where: The Red Shoes, 2303 times art isn’t given the attenwomen. Government St. tion that it re“I really ally should be didn’t know how When: 6 p.m. Sunday given, and so to connect with How much: $10 we need that,” women … me Chatman said. and [my] mom“And just havma don’t get along, me and my sister don’t ing a voice, you know, giving get along,” Johnson said. “But women a voice. We don’t always down the years, things changed have a voice, so [having] an outlet to be able to express yourself dramatically.” Taylor said her poem, titled on an individual level is impor“A New Generation,” uses a war- tant as well.” fare metaphor to emphasize defeating the evils and temptations of the devil. “The main words are, ‘Look out, devil. Here we come. We’re a new generation, and we come Contact Taylor Schoen at in the name of the Lord,’” Taylor said. tschoen@lsureveille.com
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