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MUSIC: Local funk band gains popularity, p. 9
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Students struggle to find parking on campus, often resulting in getting tickets for parking illegally.
CRIME
Student charged with 2nd rape Zach Carline Contributing Writer
PARKING WARS LSU parking offers temporary solution to parking madness
Elizabeth Thomas Contributing Writer
Having to arrive on campus 20 minutes before class starts has become a common headache for commuters on campus. Students are having to fight to get a close parking spot so they don’t have to walk miles to get to campus.
LSU Parking and Transportation Services announced a temporary solution to students’ frustrations — the Hart Lot will open to both commuter and residential parking starting next week. However, even the Director of Parking Gary Graham believes that these 150 parking spaces will not make a huge difference in the
situation at all. “If I can create one more commuter space, that’s one less commuter complaint,” Graham said. The University lost roughly 600 parking spaces because of various construction projects happening around campus, causing havoc for commuters trying to
find parking on campus. “I stay less than five miles away from campus, and I have to leave 35 minutes before class PARKING, see page 15
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A second woman claimed she was raped by University law student Abdellatif Devol, 25, of 2232 Terrace St. Devol was arrested on Sept. 18 for the forcible rape and sexual battery of a 26-year-old female that occurred on Sept. 14. Later, the woman filed another report claiming she was raped by Devol a second time. After Devol’s arrest, a second woman came forward. The 24-year-old female told officers she met Devol at a tailgate on campus last fall, and they walked back to his then-residence at 3000 July St. Once there, Devol became aggressive with her, throwing her onto his bed multiple times against her wishes, according to the arrest warrant. He then began to remove her clothes and became increasingly aggressive despite the woman telling him to stop and that she was not interested in having sexual intercourse, according to RAPE, see page 15
ENROLLMENT
Out-of-state numbers decline, overall numbers rise Camille Stelly Contributing Writer
EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the second in a three-part series looking at enrollment data from LSU since 2001. As more Louisiana residents enrolled at the University, the outof-state student population fell below 20 percent for the first time in two years. While the overall student population at the University rose this fall, the total out-of-state population dropped for the first time since fall 2006, falling to 19.8 percent. “Students can’t overcome
the tuition increases and the cut to scholarships,” Associate Vice Chancellor for Enrollment Management David Kurpius said. Although the number of students coming from other southeastern states is rising, the overall outof-state student enrollment dropped from 6,084 in fall 2012 to 5,883 in fall 2013. Since fall 2001, every state and U.S. territory has been represented at the University. Texas consistently produces the most out-of-state students, enrolling 2,249 students this fall, a drop from 2,446 in 2012. Like Louisiana, a strong alumni base resides in the major metropolitan area of Texas, with
Houston and Dallas having the most alumni, according to Kurpius. Proximity to Louisiana helps feed Texas students to the University. “Sometimes students want to go away for school, and LSU is just far enough way,” Kurpius said. In the past, the cost of LSU has also played a large part in drawing out-of-state students to the University. “Out-of-state tuition used to be less than the top institution’s [in a student’s home state],” Kurpius said. But that isn’t the case anymore partly because tuition has increased ENROLLMENT, see page 15
2013 LSU out-of-state enrollment comparison OTHER STATES * SOUTHEAST Texas Mississippi Alabama Arkansas Georgia Florida
2,249 262 204 104 369 408
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California Illinois New York Tennessee
247 158 133 197
* states that have a greater 2013
enrollment compared to Arkansas
19.8 %
Out-of-state enrollment fell below 20 percent for the first time in two years.
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INTERNATIONAL Massive earthquake creates island off of the Pakistan coast Tuesday KARACHI, Pakistan (AP) — Alongside the carnage of Pakistan’s massive earthquake came a new creation: a small island of mud, stone and bubbling gas pushed forth from the seabed. Experts say the island was formed by the massive movement of the earth during the 7.7-magnitude quake that hit Pakistan’s Baluchistan province on Tuesday, killing at least 285 people. “That big shock beneath the earth causes a lot of disturbance,” said Zahid Rafi, director of the National Seismic Monitoring Center. Soyuz Spacecraft takes off with one American, two Russians Thursday MOSCOW (AP) — A Soyuz spacecraft carrying two Russians and an American lifted off early Thursday from the Baikonur Cosmodrome, soaring into the night sky for a six-hour trip to the International Space Station. Their six-month mission will include a spacewalk with the Olympic torch. NASA’s Michael Hopkins and Russian cosmonauts Oleg Kotov and Sergei Ryazansky will orbit the Earth four times in the cramped capsule before docking at the orbiting outpost.
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People walk on an island that reportedly emerged off the Gwadar coastline in the Arabian Sea after an earthquake struck Pakistan’s Baluchistan province with enough force to create a small island.
Pink diamond expected to fetch more than $60 million at November auction GENEVA (AP) — Sotheby’s is showing off a pink diamond that is expected to fetch more than $60 million at auction. Sotheby’s said in a statement Wednesday that The Pink Star, a 59.60-carat oval cut pink diamond, would go up for auction on Nov. 13 in the historic five-star Beau-Rivage Hotel along Lake Geneva. David Bennet, chairman of Sotheby’s Switzerland, says it is “simply off any scale, and passes, I believe, into the ranks of the earth’s greatest natural treasures.”
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NATIONAL
STATE/LOCAL
Kurt Cobain’s childhood home in Washington to be sold by mother
Former Advocate building sold for $4.1 billion for IBM service offices
ABERDEEN, Wash. (AP) — This month marks the 20th anniversary of Nirvana’s final studio album, and fans aren’t just able to buy a new “super deluxe” box set to celebrate the occasion. They can also buy the childhood home of late frontman Kurt Cobain, complete with his mattress. Cobain’s mother, Wendy O’Connor, is putting the tired, 1.5-story bungalow two hours southwest of Seattle on the market this week. North Carolina roadside zoo sued for unsuitable bear sheltering
(AP) — The sale of the former downtown location of The Advocate has been finalized, two days before a ceremonial groundbreaking will be held to mark IBM’s decision to establish a service center on the property. The property sold for nearly $4.1 million. That’s according to documents filed late Tuesday afternoon with the East Baton Rouge Clerk of Court’s Office. The buyer was Lafayette Street Holdings, a company controlled by the Wilbur Marvin Foundation, a nonprofit that holds most of the Baton Rouge Area Foundation’s real estate assets.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians said Wednesday they’re planning to sue a North Carolina roadside zoo that houses bears in concrete pits on reservation land unless it releases the animals to a reputable sanctuary. Walker and Hill said the bears are being held in tiny cages in barren concrete pits. “The Cherokee Bear Zoo is an open concrete grave for these intelligent animals, and they must be moved from the despicable facility to a place where they’ll be cared for, not abused and neglected,” Walker said.
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In this photo taken Monday, graffiti, mostly written about Kurt Cobain, the late frontman of Nirvana, adorns the underside of the Young Street Bridge blocks from his childhood home.
George H. W. Bush attends friends’ same-sex wedding as a witness KENNEBUNK, Maine (AP) — A spokesman says former President George H.W. Bush was an official witness at the same-sex wedding of two longtime friends in Maine. Jim McGrath says Bush and his wife, Barbara, attended the ceremony Saturday joining Bonnie Clement and Helen Thorgalsen. He says they were there as private citizens and friends. A photo posted Sunday on Thorgalsen’s Facebook page shows Bush signing the marriage license as a witness.
‘Top Chef’ TV show set to debut in New Orleans on October 2 NEW ORLEANS (AP) — New Orleans po-boy shops, gourmet restaurants and suburban bayou-side eateries are the backdrop for the country’s search for its next “Top Chef.” Bravo’s 11th season of the hit reality TV food competition show was filmed in and around the city. On Wednesday, some of New Orleans’ own top chefs are set to walk a red carpet for a special prepremiere screening of the show.
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LIBRARY
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Writing notes in books considered violation Michael Tarver Contributing Writer
One might not think leaving a sticky note or highlighting some words in a book could do any real damage, but it might just change the entire experience for the next reader. Faculty Senate recently passed Resolution 13-03, which establishes that the defacing of library books is considered a violation of the Code of Student Conduct because it is considered property damage. Interim Dean of LSU Libraries Elaine Smyth said the issue of students marking in library books has become a serious dilemma. Books have been turned in with writing throughout the pages, highlighting certain ideas in the text and even dozens of sticky notes. While the problem may seem trivial to some, these small acts
of disrespect can lead to University students losing books forever, Smyth said. “People don’t always think of [library books] being property we all share in common,” Smyth said. Head of Circulation Services Elissa Plank explained that when an adhesive material meets the page of a book, such as a certain type of paperback, it can stain the paper or even rip the page when it is removed. There have also been instances of people cutting pictures out of books, making content difficult to replace, Plank said. The physical damage is difficult to repair, but marking in the book can also change the perception of the text, Plank said. If someone underlines a certain section of the book or writes their opinion, the next reader will not have the opportunity to form their own opinions surrounding the text, Plank said.
The Faculty Senate resolution also reveals that data was collected by student workers in a time log indicating “on any single day, 5.5 hours of student time could be taken up by [erasing marking in books].” Certain books that have been severely damaged may be impossible to replace, Smyth said. Sometimes damaged books have gone out of print because they are so old and have become so expensive the library cannot afford to replace them, she said. This means that because of one reader’s actions, a future reader may not have the opportunity to use the resources the library provides. LSU Libraries is launching a campaign to stop this problem and inform students of the damage that can be done by simple acts of disrespect, Plank said. The campaign will include bookmarks placed
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in every book checked out of Middleton as well as information on the LSU Libraries website about basic book care. Contact Michael Tarver at mtarver@lsureveille.com
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Trivia Night! - The Station Sports Bar and Grill University of New Orleans vs. Oral Roberts Volleyball - Human Performance Center Bill Callahan - The Spanish Moon Micah McKee and Little Maker - Blue Nile Michaela Harrison - Cafe Istanbul Ryan Cabrera - Nicholls State University Open Mic Blues Jam - Phil Brady's Bar & Grill
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Beatlemania Now - The Joy Theater-New Orleans Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me! - Baton Rouge River Center Clybourne Park - Claude L. Shaver Theatre Clint Black - Acadiana Center for the Arts Debbie Davis and Her Gin Powered Ukelele The Three Muses Little Shop of Horrors - Independence Park Theatre 9 to 5: The Musical - Baton Rouge Little Theater
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[Left] A damaged library book with sticky notes in it rests on a shelf, and [right] a damaged library book sits in the library with a photo cut out of it on Wednesday in Middleton Library. A new campaign is being launched to prevent damage to library books.
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HEALTH
Thursday, September 26, 2013
EDUCATION
Exercise, friends reduce stress for students Event to educate How would you rather relieve stress: hanging out with friends on sexual or exercising? violence Desiree Robertson Contributing Writer
Stress is an inevitable part of a college student’s life, and learning how to control it can be an issue for some. A recent survey discovered that intense exercise and spending time with friends can be equally beneficial when it comes to reducing stress. College students that completed 20 minutes of intense exercise three times a week were less likely to report poor mental health, but the study also found that students who spent more than two hours with five or more friends a day experienced the same benefits. These findings have come to light thanks to a survey published in the American Journal of Health Promotion by researchers at the University of Minnesota. The study surveyed more than 14,800 students from 94 universities across the country about their exercise habits and moods. According to the National College Health Assessment survey, stress is decreasing at the University. In 2011, 33.7 percent of students reported that stress was affecting their academic performance, and in the spring of 2013, only 30.1 percent of students reported having this issue. According to Director of University Recreation Laurie Braden, exercising with friends and participating in group physical activities like intramural sports and exercise classes is a good way to take advantage of the stress-relieving benefits of both activities. The study found that socializing is an important aspect of exercising when students are trying to reduce stress. Exercise helps reduce stress by releasing endorphins into the body that makes us feel good, Braden said. On a social front, Health Promotions Coordinator Kathy Saichuk said that spending time with friends can also reduce stress, but only if you have healthy relationships with them. The survey showed that students who suffered from depression or anxiety benefited more from social interactions than exercise. It’s harder for students to reduce stress if the people they are spending time with are negative, Saichuk said. She added that academics, finances, relationships and poor time management can all contribute to stress in students’ lives.
Freshman who are new to college life often get stressed being away from home for the first time, having more freedom and learning how to balance school with other activities they are involved in, Saichuk said. Upperclassmen still have to deal with and often face the same issues as freshman but typically have more experience handling stress. According to Saichuk, deciding what to do after graduation and if they will find a job are the new stress factors in upperclassmen’s lives that they must learn to handle. Abnormal amounts of stress can lead to poor sleeping habits, eating changes, irritability, anxiety and self-medication. It can also cause students to have tension headaches, high blood pressure and digestive problems. Students who experience a combination of these symptoms for a prolonged period of time might need to seek assistance, Saichuk said. The Student Health Center provides free physical and mental evaluations to students by professional physicians and mental health specialists. Students can also meet with a health promoter or take advantage of the other departments on campus, like The Center for Academic Success, to learn time and stress management skills. Students who don’t know how to manage stress and seek help often turn to large amounts of caffeine and study drugs that can also lead to health risk, Saichuk said. However, she said that not all stress is bad, and it can actually help keep students motivated and prevent procrastination. According to Saichuk, students can handle stress by first recognizing the source of their stress. Then they can address the problem and make the necessary changes, whether it’s adjusting their schedule, learning how to better manage their time or limiting their commitments. Contact Desiree Robertson at drobertson@lsureveille.com
‘They are both pretty good outlets, but if it’s an extreme amount of stress then I need to go and do something physical.’ Jenilyn Saul theatre junior
‘Exercise because it is more physical activity and more stress-relieving than just sitting around.’ Nicholas Braud biology sophomore
Jordan Robelot
‘When I go exercising, I’m with my friends. Both together, because you lift a whole bunch of weight and get the stress out, and your friends are there.’
mechanical engineering senior
‘[Exercise] is a really good stress reliever, especially for guys because you are physically relieving the stress by using your muscles.’ Seth Dessauer chemical engineering freshman photos by MARIEL GATES / The Daily Reveille
Desiree Robertson Contributing Writer
The University is participating in its first Rape Abuse and Incest National Network Day today to kick off National Domestic Violence month in October. RAINN Day is an annual day of action that happens on college campuses across the nation to help bring awareness to students and educate them about sexual violence. RAINN is hosted by the Women’s Center, the Student Health Center’s Lighthouse program and Baton Rouge’s Sexual Trauma Awareness and Response Center and is scheduled to take place outside of the Women’s Center from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. According to the Director of the Women’s Center Summer Steib, the RAINN organization contacted the University and invited it to participate in this year’s event. The organizers’ main goal this year is to provide students with information about all of the programs that are available on the campus and the surrounding area. According to RAINN, college students are at the highest risk for being victims of sexual violence. Health Promotion Coordinator Seirra Fowler said the University doesn’t have a problem with sexual violence more than any other, but keeping the conversation about consent and sexual violence is always beneficial for students. After this year, organizers hope to continue holding RAINN Day on the campus and for it to become a more student-driven event. Contact Desiree Robertson at drobertson@lsureveille.com
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Sports
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DIFFERENT STROKES Freshman brings charity to the course TAYLOR CURET · Sports Contributor
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s a dimpled white ball disappears into the cup for a birdie, golfers rejoice in being able to draw a circle on their scorecards. But for freshman LSU golfer Brandon Pierce, making that mark impacts more than just his round of play. While Pierce scoops his birdie putt from the hole and raises his fist in triumph, he also raises money for those in need. As a sophomore at St. Paul’s High School in 2010, Pierce founded Brandon’s Birdies, a fundraising initiative for underprivileged children in his local Covington and New Orleans communities. In the beginning, it was a humble project with donations coming from family and friends in Pierce’s neighborhood. He collected pledges from donors who committed anywhere from 25 cents to $25 per birdie. It was an idea his father, Chavgney Pierce, said originated from Brandon’s giving attitude. “He came to me and said, ‘Dad I’d like to help give back, I’ve been very fortunate,’” Chavgney said. “He came up with the name ... for every birdie he made, he’d give a certain amount of money back to charity, and he’d go out and raise the money for that.” CHARITY, see page 8
Gurley is good dark horse for Heisman THE SMARTEST MORAN JAMES MORAN Sports Columnist
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Georgia all-everything running back Todd Gurley is an excellent dark horse to win the Heisman Trophy, and the sooner the bet is placed, the better. The sophomore back is a 232pound battering ram with breakaway speed that can go around defenders, but he often chooses to run directly over them instead. He’s the best running back in the country, and more people are realizing it every week. Gurley’s odds to win the Heisman currently sit at 20-1, according to Bovada. Smart money would go in as soon as possible, because the clock is ticking on his odds being that long. With two monster performances against top-10 opponents already under his belt, a visit from LSU this Saturday gives him the opportunity to launch his Heisman candidacy with a third. The Tigers’ defense had some
LSU freshman golfer Brandon Pierce (above) founded Brandon’s Birdies, a fundraiser that has helped raise more than $50,000 for children’s charities in the New Orleans area.
GURLEY, see page 8
CLUB SPORTS
Water polo team making strides after revival Club returned to campus in 2009 Tommy Romanach Sports Contributor
A water polo player will swim the length of the pool over and over, taking bruises and getting drowned by defenders, while still retaining the strength to fire a shot past the goalie. But at LSU, a grueling journey describes the game not only in the water, but in the resurrection of the sport. Back in the 1980s, the Bayou Water Polo Club thrived at LSU as a place for students to enjoy their sport around Baton Rouge. The club disbanded in 1992, causing members of the club to travel as far as Houston and New Orleans to continue playing the sport they loved. But, in 2009, Tony Frey came to LSU as a freshman hoping to
bring back water polo, a sport he’d economics senior, has played with fallen in love with growing up in the team for four years now and Houston. At the University, he met watched it grow from diminutive to Anthony Cane and Chris Thomas, prominent. and together the trio went through “When I came in, only 10 to 12 the paperwork of bringing back the other guys would usually show up sport that laid dormant for 17 years. for practice,” Carnicle said. “It was “LSU was always the school I very small, not very organized and I wanted to go to and water polo was could tell it still wasn’t put together always the sport I wanted to play at yet.” school,” Frey said. “It just became The revival has continued in the a matter of wanting to make both of number of women on the team. After those things happen.” having only two women last season, Since then, the trio has gradu- that number has grown to 10 and has ated, and LSU started murmurs Watch a video of the water of a possible water polo has made strides to polo club at lsureveille.com. women’s team. becoming a largKinesiology er and more recognized organization sophmore Audrey Demand recogat the school. The team went from nizes the opportunity for a team, and student organization to club sport has talked to the Collegiate Water in 2012, and the team stretched its Polo Association in hopes of getting number of members to 24, including a team up and running for the fall 10 women. semester. While Frey, Cane and ThomThe chance to have their own as founded the team, current team astounds Demand and others. club president Ricky Carnicle WATER POLO, see page 8 leads the club today. Carnicle, an
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A member of the LSU Water Polo Club jumps out of the water before making a pass Monday in the LSU Natatorium. The club returned to campus in 2009 as an official University club sport after being disbanded for 17 years.
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Thursday, September 26, 2013
FOOTBALL
SEC quarterbacks improve from previous season Manziel, Murray lead the pack Mike Gegenheimer Sports Writer
Power football is more than a sporting philosophy in the South — it’s a way of life. Impenetrable defenses meet domineering running backs for some of the most slugfest-style football in the country. It’s a specialty of the Southeastern Conference. But the SEC appears to be drifting away from the ‘shove it down the throat’ style of old. Six SEC quarterbacks rank in the top-25 nationally for passing efficiency through four weeks of play. Teams like Texas A&M, Georgia and even LSU possess some of the most prolific passing attacks in the country this season. Standout tailbacks are taking backseats in their respective offenses to names like Johnny Manziel, Zach Mettenberger, AJ McCarron and Aaron Murray. “If you look at the league, [Texas A&M, LSU, South Carolina and Alabama], virtually those were the defensive teams in the league a year ago,” LSU coach Les Miles said. “The reality is all those teams that have really quality quarterbacks and are really going to pursue the championship, can score, can throw it and run it.” LSU travels to Georgia this weekend for a clash of top-10 titans. These conference rivals never fail to put on an offensive exhibition — only failing once to combine for more than 45 points since 1991 — but Saturday promises added excitement as two of the SEC’s top passers drop behind center in Athens. For the Tigers, senior quarterback Zach Mettenberger lit a fire in the passing game through the early part of the season. It took Mettenberger nearly six games in 2012 to throw for as many yards as has accumulated in four games in 2013. He ranks top-10 in the country for passing efficiency (No. 6 with 193.6), passing touchdowns (No. 9 with 10) and yards per completion (No. 4 with 17.39). “Well, I can tell you the only thing that I can recognize is [Mettenberger] makes a very, very accurate throw,” Miles said. “He can throw a rope when he needs to, put air underneath it when he wants to. He’s so much more athletic.” The Watkinsville, Ga., native is CBSSports.com’s No. 11 quarterback prospect in the upcoming NFL draft. Normally that would put him as one of the most sought after commodities in the conference, but this season has seen a drastic influx in prodigious throwers. With seven months before the NFL Draft, Mettenberger sits as the fourth-rated quarterback in the conference behind Manziel, McCarron and Murray. Mississippi State quarterback Tyler Russell and
South Carolina quarterback Connor Shaw are the country’s No. 17 and 18 quarterbacks, respectively. Mettenberger said it was an honor to be included as one of the best in the league, but his current focus is winning football games for the Tigers. “It’s just an honor to lead this team every Saturday,” Mettenberger said. “If my name is put in the hat of the best in this league, that doesn’t really matter to me.” Georgia senior quarterback Aaron Murray enters the game as the winningest active quarterback in the conference with a 30-14 record and is 12 touchdowns shy of former Florida quarterback Danny Wuerffel’s SEC record of 114 in a career and 880 total yards away from former Florida quarterback Tim Tebow’s total offensive yardage record of 12,232 yards. “You can’t overlook [Murray],” said senior safety Craig Loston. “He’s on a great pace to have the most touchdown passes in the SEC. I know he just passed [former Tennessee quarterback] Peyton Manning about 20 touchdowns ago, and he’s about 10 away from [Wuerffel].” Murray currently sits atop most passing categories in the SEC with 346.7 passing yards per game and a passing efficiency rating of 201.8. Outside of this weekend’s premier matchup, returning Heisman winner Johnny Manziel holds a commanding lead in total SEC passing yards with 1228 and rushing yards with 255 yards. LSU senior linebacker Lamin Barrow said he’s looking forward to facing Manziel as much as anyone this season. He said Manziel’s dynamic play-making ability makes him one of the biggest offensive threats in the conference. Alabama quarterback AJ McCarron is gunning for his third consecutive national championship, but isn’t quite on pace for as productive a season in 2013. Through three games, McCarron averages two touchdowns
and .67 interceptions a game with a 64.1 completion percentage, slightly down from last season’s 67.2 completion percentage, 2.14 touchdowns and .21 interceptions per game. South Carolina’s Connor Shaw is also emerging as a serious contender in the conference with his large frame and quick legs. He’s able to perform as a dual-threat quarterback in South Carolina coach Steve Spurrier’s system. He’s No. 12 among all SEC players in rushing with 67.3 yards per game. Still, Barrow looks forward to facing whatever top-ranked quarterback the SEC throws at him each week. “I’m anticipating [Tyler] Murphy, the kid who came in from Florida just last week,” Barrow said. “I was able to watch a little bit of that game, and I feel like he’s a young player on the rise. ... Bo Wallace at Ole Miss. Really all of them, I can’t really pick one.” Contact Mike Gegenheimer at mgegenheimer@lsureveille.com; Twitter: @Gegs1313_TDR
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Senior quarterback Zach Mettenberger (8) prepares to pass the ball Saturday.
SEC quarterbacks’ statistics comparison 2012 vs. 2013 2012 SEASON avg. yards per game
TDs
Passing Efficiency
285.1
26
155.3
A.J.
209.5
30
175.3
ZACH
200.7
12
CONNOR
177.8
AARON
QB’s NAME JOHNNY
MANZIEL MCCARRON METTENBERGER SHAW
MURRAY BO
WALLACE
2013 SEASON
VERSUS
* through four weeks
avg. yards per game
TDs
Passing Efficiency
307.0
12
192.5
A.J.
234.0
6
160.0
128.3
ZACH
256.5
10
193.6
17
158.1
CONNOR
220.3
6
166.7
278.1
36
174.8
AARON
346.7
7
201.8
230.3
22
142.7
216.0
4
142.1
QB’s NAME JOHNNY
MANZIEL MCCARRON METTENBERGER SHAW
MURRAY BO
WALLACE
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VOLLEYBALL
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FOOTBALL
Freshman getting Miles expecting Martin, Jones used to America to play Saturday at Georgia
Dimitri Skoumpourdis Sports Contributer
Don’t be offended if freshman volleyball player Katarina Raicevic forgets to say thank you. It’s only one of the countless adjustments she has had to make since traveling almost 6,000 miles from Belgrade, Serbia, to Baton Rouge. The distance was a small factor to consider for Raicevic, who could not pass up the opportunity to combine a college education with her passion for volleyball — a chance most student-athletes take for granted. “That opportunity to have school and volleyball at the same time is amazing,” Raicevic said. “In Europe, you either go club or go to school. Here you have a scholarship and then playing volleyball at the same time. It’s amazing and a really good experience for me.” Cultural differences abound in the move from Serbia to the United States. Raicevic said one of the most drastic changes has been communication. “It’s a big adjustment from Serbian language to English,” Raicevic said. “I only learned English in high school, and I never had an opportunity to speak English.” The changes don’t stop at culture. The major differences between the European style of volleyball and the traditional American style has manifested itself to Raicevic in the first month of her time at LSU. Raicevic said she’s had to learn how to do things considered routine for American volleyball players like calling for the ball and communicating rotations with teammates. “In Serbia, we don’t do that,” Raicevic said. “Volleyball in Europe is so simple — we just play on the outside, the right side and in the middle, but here, people are moving around all the time.” The sheer volume and quality of practice equipment has also made
quite the impression on Raicevic. “All the facilities we have is a little bit crazy for me,” Raicevic said. “In Serbia, we only have 10 balls at practice. I came here and Katarina Raicevic we have all of this freshman outside hitter stuff to help me.” Raicevic said that all of the new experiences have helped her progression as a player and she’s excited to continue taking advantage of what LSU volleyball has to offer. The coaches have been taking special care to make sure the Serbian’s transition is as seamless as possible, said Raicevic. “She has come along a whole lot faster than I thought,” LSU coach Fran Flory said at media day in August. “She’s pretty close now, and we are pretty excited about what she can add.” Despite all the differences she’s been experiencing, Raicevic takes pride in blazing a path for future European volleyball players to make the trip to the United States. “All these people around me make it easier to play,” Raicevic said. “I see how I’m getting better and better in volleyball because of the school.” The language barrier wasn’t enough to keep her from feeling the hospitality and kindness that the South is known for. Raicevic is eager to join in on the tradition — just help her along. “People here, I think especially in Louisiana are more like ‘Thank you’ and ‘You’re welcome,’” Raicevic said. “Sometimes I forget to say those things so people have to remind me.”
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bring a new challenge for an LSU team that has only played one game away from Tiger Stadium this season The intensity of Georgia week — the opener against TCU at Cowcould be felt throughout the room boys Stadium in Dallas. “I think there’s some first-time when LSU coach Les Miles burst through the doors and approached experiences with our team at Georthe podium for his Wednesday press gia,” Miles said. “I do recognize that Georgia is a wonderful place to play. conference. Before opening the floor for The venue is magnificent. I think questions, Miles gave the room a pep some guys have understood the positalk, then he dove right in to the busi- tion we’ll be in that stadium.” The Georgia experience is nothness of the weekend contest. Miles reviewed the playing sta- ing new for senior quarterback Zach tuses of several defensive players, Mettenberger, who was a part of the saying both sophomore defensive Bulldogs program for one season beback Micah Eugene and junior safe- fore transferring to Butler Commuty Ronald Martin will be ready to go nity College. His return to Athens has when the squad travels to Athens, sparked plenty of Ga. on Saturday. talk around Baton Sophomore ‘[Mettenberger] is Rouge, but Miles defensive tackle Quentin Thomas is going back to Georgia said he wanted to his quarexpected to practice with about 80 guys downplay terback’s trip home. today, and he may “The story get the opportunity who are going to fight line is really only to play this weekend, according to like hell for victory. His significant to those Miles. responsibility is to play people who are asking the question that Miles also said senior linebacker quarterback and fit in. ’ feel like this game needs to be more Tahj Jones is still Les Miles interesting than it “a little nicked,” LSU head football coach already is,” Miles but he thinks he said. “I think this is will play against a very good match up.” Georgia. Mettenberger, who has thrown LSU last played at Sanford Stadium on Oct. 3, 2009, in a 20- for 1026 yards and 10 touchdowns 13 victory, meaning the 2013 roster in four games, will look to scorch a hasn’t experienced the Athens crowd Bulldogs passing defense that ranks ninth in the Southeastern Conferbefore. Playing between the hedges will ence, allowing 245.3 yards per game Lawrence Barreca Sports Writer
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LSU senior linebacker Tahj Jones (58) attempts to dodge an Auburn player Saturday during the Tigers’ 35-21 victory against Auburn in Tiger Stadium.
through the air. Miles said his quarterback’s potential performance should be the primary story line. “The thing of going back to Georgia is so not an issue with this team,” Miles said. “[Mettenberger] is going back to Georgia with about 80 guys who are going to fight like hell for victory. His responsibility is to play quarterback and fit in. He’s going to wear purple and gold... and that’s how he needs to operate it.” Contact Lawrence Barreca at lbarreca@lsureveille.com; Twitter: @LawBarreca_TDR
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“The chance of a women’s team is very exciting,” junior player Melanie Meisner said. “It’s definitely fun playing against the guys. I mean they challenge us, but I think it’s important for us to have a girls team.” Last season, the team sported a 2-9 record and finished seventh in the conference but displayed improvement in tournaments in the spring. Head coach Russell Bernstein has preached the fundamentals to his players for this upcoming season, hoping a sound team will lead to a better season. In the past few years, Carnicle established himself as the top player on the team, displaying a talent most Division I teams would envy. But the allure of building something not there before keeps Carnicle at the school he loves. “This opportunity that I have to start something at the school and help grow it … I take a lot of pride in that,” Carnicle said. “It isn’t something everyone can say that they did, and that’s why I like staying around here.” The sport tests its competitors at the most laborious levels. But much like Frey’s efforts, the struggle is ultimately worth all of the effort. The team opened the
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Tre Mason last week. Not only is Gurley on another level than Mason, but Aaron Murray will prevent the Tigers from loading the box against Gurley like they did against Mason. Win or lose against LSU, Georgia still has the inside track to the Southeastern Conference Championship Game because it beat South Carolina. Florida would then be the only ranked team standing between the Bulldogs and an Eastern Division title. And don’t forget, Championship Game Saturday is a great chance to make one last impression on the voters before the Heisman is awarded a week later. Obviously, being the best running back in the country doesn’t guarantee a Heisman. In 2008, Mark Ingram became the only nonquarterback to win the award in the seven seasons since Reggie Bush’s now-revoked Heisman. That’s part of what makes Gurley such a brilliant candidate. In recent years, the award has been given to the quarterback with the most eye-popping statistics. Johnny Manziel was that quarterback last season, and he has as good a shot as any to do it again. Now I love Johnny Football and could easily see him deserving the Heisman, but after everything that’s happened since they gave him
Thursday, September 26, 2013 charity, from page 5
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A member of the LSU Water Polo Club warms up during practice Monday in the LSU Natatorium.
season Sept. 14, going 2-2 in a tournament at the University of Houston. Frey managed to catch the tournament, and saw how far the team’s come from what he helped build. “It was the most nostalgic thing ever, they performed tremendously well,” Frey said. “It feels
great that I brought a lot of people together. They’re being physically active. They’re building relationships and accomplishing so much. ... The ball’s rolling in more ways than one.”
the last one, the voters do not. Imagine the following scenario: Johnny Football continues putting up Heisman-type stats and caps off his candidacy by walking into Baton Rouge and orchestrating another signature upset like the one he pulled off last November in Tuscaloosa. It would be difficult to justify giving the trophy to another quarterback. Oregon’s Marcus Mariota, Louisville’s Teddy Bridgewater and Clemson’s Tajh Boyd will put up similar numbers, but Manziel does it in a better conference with less help around him. Fellow SEC signal callers like Murray and Alabama’s AJ McCarron won’t match the videogame numbers that Manziel records. Then the voters will be faced with the decision of unofficially anointing Johnny Football as the greatest college player of all time by awarding him his second consecutive Heisman, or finding a nonquarterback to give the award to. “What about a running back?” one voter supposes. “Yes! That’s brilliant!” responds another. And then the voters will turn their heads to Gurley. It won’t be a hack job. He’ll finish the season with Heisman-type numbers for a running back. Throw in some signature performances and a run to the SEC Championship in Atlanta; visions of Gurley striking the pose look a little more realistic. It’s not a sure thing by any
means, but at 20-1, there are a ton of worse things to invest in than Todd Gurley.
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The modest proposal soon grew into a successful charity. Brandon has raised nearly $60,000 since 2010, even receiving donations from supporters in Georgia and South Carolina. Each year, all of the money raised went to the Fore!Kids Foundation, which raises money for children’s charities in and around south Louisiana through events like the Zurich Classic of New Orleans. From there, half of the money is distributed to the organizations of Brandon’s choice. Brandon has been involved with the Fore!Kids Foundation since he was 8, when he started out as a standard bearer for the Zurich Classic. Chavgney, an active member of Fore!Kids, said the foundation taught Brandon many lessons about golf and life. “They taught me all of my values when I was growing up: honesty, integrity, just everything about golf and life mixed together,” Brandon said. “My dad, my mom, they always brought me up to have a caring, sharing and positive attitude, and I just felt like I needed to give back anyway I possibly could.” Other charities Brandon has donated to include the CP3 Foundation, Hope House and St. Michael’s Special School, which provides students with special education needs. Brandon said the institution is close to his heart, as his late great uncle suffered from cerebral palsy. Brandon’s benevolent experiences have changed his approach to golf and life. He’s learned that any day on the course could be his last. Even his swings feel different than before. Although he doesn’t need extra motivation to play well on the course, Brandon said it’s remarkable to think his golf skills could help a
sexually abused or mentally challenged child. “[One year] one of my birdies was worth $540 or something,” Brandon said. “It was like ‘Cool, I’m raising money. I’m helping out a kid in need.’” Brandon plans to start up the Brandon’s Birdies campaign again while at LSU, but not quite yet. For now, Brandon said he’s focused on adjusting to college life but would like to start handing pledge forms out during winter break in preparation for summer 2014. Chavgney, an LSU alumnus himself, said attending a large university like LSU will provide a higher platform for Brandon to get the word out about his charity, which could lead to more pledges and more fundraising. Even in the absence of Brandon’s Birdies this fall, without the thrill of playing for something more than just the scoreboard, Brandon said he still can’t wait to hit the links for LSU. “I love LSU. It’s in my blood,” Brandon said. “I can’t be more excited to be here. I’m pumped to be on a sports team at LSU.” Brandon was recognized for his generosity when he received the 2012 Presidents’ Leadership Award, presented to him by the United States Golf Association and American Junior Golf Association. During his acceptance speech, Brandon referenced one of his favorite golfers, the late Payne Stewart, who once said, “A bad attitude is worse than a bad swing.” Brandon’s outlook is certainly different since the inception of Brandon’s Birdies. Every stroke seems significant.
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Entertainment
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Lucy Foval, vocalist for Lucy and the Gamblers, points at the crowd Friday at Chelsea’s Café. She and her husband John formed the band with other local musicians in 2012.
BETTING ON THE BAND
Katie Daigrepont Entertainment Writer
The greater the risk, the greater the reward. It was a gamble for seven musicians — all with full-time jobs — to join together to form a band, but from that came a melodious reward known as Lucy and the Gamblers. The soul/funk/rock band from Baton Rouge formed in 2012, and with only a handful of local shows under its belt, Lucy and
Baton Rouge’s Lucy and the Gamblers rises to stardom
the Gamblers has already gained much attention and praise from the community. What makes this band stand out is the bond between its members. They are all mutually devoted not only to music, but to each other. Relationships are what tie the Gamblers together, and when a band forms naturally, it can be heard in the smoothness of the music. Vocalist Lucy Foval fronts the seven-piece band with her husband
John beside her on bass. The couple met at the First Baptist Church of Baton Rouge where Lucy’s father was an associate pastor. “I’ve been singing my entire life,” Lucy said. “With my dad being a pastor, we always had opportunities to sing in church, and I’ve been singing in pageants and plays forever.” The couple quickly realized they shared a love for music. Growing up in Baton Rouge, John sang in choirs from the time he could
walk, and he got his first guitar at 12 years old. “[I’ve] wanted to start a band for as long as I can remember,” John said. “I grew up playing music with friends, jamming in their parents’ houses and starting every kind of band imaginable.” Playing alongside Lucy and John are all local musicians: John’s brother Matthew on the saxophone and friends Garrett Smith on drums, Ryan Harris on guitar, Jeremy Boykins on trumpet and Bobby T.
Lee on keyboard. Originally a cover band, Lucy said they soon realized cover music wasn’t for them and began writing original music. To get a funkier sound, they build songs from the rhythm out, instead of starting with a melody, John said. This unusual process begins with John creating a bass line and writing lyrics. The band then comes together, and with that one beat, it GAMBLERS, see page 11
Studios prefer sequels to new ideas THAT’S WHAT’S COOKIN’ ROB KITCHEN Entertainment Writer
RICHARD DREW / The Associated Press
Actor Robert Downey Jr. gives a high-five to his “Iron Man” character April 30 during the opening bell ceremonies of the New York Stock Exchange.
There’s something about movie sequels that entices us as a society. We’ll throw away money to stand outside a movie theater and wait in line hours to see it first. But it seems that for every good sequel, there is an unnecessary and awful one to counter it. Take this past summer as an example: While we had some fantastic sequels come out, like
“Star Trek: Into Darkness” and “Iron Man 3,” there were critically panned sequels like “The Smurfs 2” and “Grown Ups 2.” How many of these do we really need? It’s obvious that sequels make a lot of money. Of the all-time worldwide box office numbers, seven of the top 10 movies are sequels like “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2” and “The Lord of the Rings: Return of the King.” While those sequels are typically great movies, it shows that Hollywood is eager to milk money off its established properties. In addition, blockbusters are dominating theaters. The biggest
movies of the past summer were blockbusters, and that trend doesn’t look like it’s stopping. Next year may keep the pattern going with movies like “Transformers 4: Age of Extinction” and “Captain America: The Winter Soldier.” And 2015 could be even bigger, with confirmations for “Avengers: Age of Ultron,” the upcoming Superman/Batman movie and the next installment in “Star Wars.” Let the cash flow. Sure, many of these sequels are telling more stories with beloved characters and generating SEQUELS, see page 11
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Chvrches, “The Bones Of What You Believe”
FASHION
Virgin Records, Glassnote Records
Chvrches, the three-piece synth-pop darlings from Scotland, finally presented the world with an official full-length studio album. The band creates a tidal wave of dreamy pop with “The Bones Of What You Believe” that may help propel it into more mainstream status because the talent is definitely present. Lead singer Lauren Mayberry’s voice sparkles with the twinkling sounds of the synth keyboard and rapid percussion. Chvrches’ sound is quite complex and idiosyncratic while maintaining a signature quality that’s easily recognizable — though the foreign accents, duets of female and male vocals and heavy synth use makes Chvrches quite comparable to The xx. However, Chvrches’ upbeat tempos and glitch-rock separate the group from similar acts. Top tracks to check out and immerge in electro bliss include “Gun,” “Recover” and “Lungs.”
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Drake, “Nothing Was The Same”
OVO Sound, Young Money
Drake’s third album, “Nothing Was the Same,” featuring Jay Z, Big Sean and 2 Chainz, was officially released Sept. 24. Although the album was leaked 10 days prior to its official release, the hype is still strong for the Canada-born actor-turned-rapper. While surprisingly self-aware in lines like “they should put a few more mirrors in here/so I can stare at myself” and “I’m on a roll/like Cottonelle,” every track is either lazy brag-rap or the same old conversation between the rapper and an old flame, including the song “Wu-Tang Forever.” The oddly crooning track is under fire from Wu-Tang member Inspectah Deck, who tweeted that it is not a tribute and should not have the group’s name in the title. While not a total disappointment, “Nothing Was the Same” doesn’t surprise or engage the audience half as much as 2011’s “Take Care.”
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“Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.” pilot
SAMANTHA BARES ABC
Marvel has entered the TV market with its new series “Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.” While the first episode is a solid start, it has problems that pilot typically face. The show has an extensive cast of characters, including Agent Phil Coulson returning after his death in “The Avengers.” The episode does a great job establishing what makes each of these characters unique, but because it’s the pilot, it doesn’t firmly establish them. The plot of the episode is basic and somewhat generic, but just because the format of a pilot is limited that’s not necessarily a bad thing. The episode feels grounded in the Marvel cinematic universe — plot points from “Iron Man 3” are mentioned and give the show a unique Marvel feel. Overall, the pilot episode of “Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.” is a promising start to ROB KITCHEN what can be a great series.
[ B]
“How I Met Your Mother” premiere
CBS
The final season of “How I Met Your Mother” premiered on Monday, and finally introduced the audience to the show’s titual mother. After almost a decade of putting this mystery woman on the highest pedestal, it seemed like no woman could ever live up to the fans’ expectations. However, even though actress Christin Milioti was only in a small portion of the episode, it’s obvious that she was a perfect choice to play Ted Mosby’s future wife. In the episode, Lily is the first one to meet the mother, which was fitting because is one of Ted’s oldest friends. Despite the fact that we now know who the mother is, the mystery lingers because we still don’t know her name. Overall, the episode was a great beginning of the end — full of laughs and the genuine charm that the show is known for.
[ B-]
Into It. Over It., “Intersections”
AGGI ASHAGRE Triple Crown Records
While “Intersections” was one of my most anticipated fall records, I have to admit that it took a few spins for me to be all right with Into It. Over It.’s latest effort. After hearing early-released tracks from the record, I was ready for a new and improved sound but was instead greeted with tracks that sound nearly identical to old material. However, the album works because it’s a steady conglomeration of everything Evan Weiss has ever lent his hand to — smooth melodies, raw vocals and honest lyrics. The recording quality is DIY without sounding terrible — it’s on that line of being just relatable enough to be recorded in your parents’ basement and having the quality of a studio recorded album. Notable tracks include the brutally honest “No Amount of Sound” and the classic Weiss-sounding “Your Antique Organ.”
[ B-] REBECCA DOCTER
EDITOR’S PICK: “Dads”
FOX
“Dads” may have premiered last week, but this show is so agonizingly terrible and tasteless that I’m reviewing it anyway. I caught the pilot knowing that it was a Seth MacFarlane-helmed show about a bunch of insufferable white dudes, and like Michael Bluth with a paper bag full of frozen dead dove, I don’t know what I expected. I guess part of me hoped that I had built up MacFarlane’s awfulness in my head, but I didn’t. “Dads” is unfunny, unlikable, offensive, smug, unoriginal and hideously bad. At one point, Brenda Song’s character actually enters wearing a stereotypical Japanese school girl costume to a chorus of canned audience catcalls. It is an unforgivable crime that this steaming pile of crap gets KACI YODER Entertainment Editor primetime network support.
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Thursday, September 26, 2013
Runway show displays colorful fall fashion, uses social media Shamiyah Kelley Entertainment Writer
While many associate fall’s arrival with more neutral color palettes, the Avenue Rouge Runway Show challenges that with this year’s theme, “color discover.” Avenue Rouge Runway Show encourages guests to wear bold, daring colors this fall and participate in social media by using #discoverYOURcolor. Lauren Weiner, manager at NK Boutique, is one of many boutique owners anticipating this year’s runway show. Weiner said she is most excited about seeing all the fabulous outfits the boutiques have put together, including her own. “Preparation for the show began early on by having models come in and try on different looks. From there we pick which outfits look best and go with the theme,” Weiner said. The theme for this year is “color discover.” Weiner describes the theme as encouraging guests to incorporate color into their wardrobe, life and look. Local boutiques and fans of fashion have stepped up to the “color discover” challenge. Local style bloggers Krystal Bennett of A Pinch of Lovely and Jennifer Palpallatoc of Haute Off the Rack created a collaborative blog post called “Color Crash Course” in anticipation of the Avenue Rouge Runway Show. In the crash course, they challenged readers to “avoid color roadblocks and learn how to navigate through bright hues” and “shift out of neutral and into neon.”
The blog post featured the two style bloggers clad in multicolor silk scarves and lively dresses. In addition to Bennett and Palpallatoc’s Color Crash Course blog post, several boutiques such as Edit, Mint, KiKi and I Do Bridal Boutique cultivated their own video blog posts giving readers more outfit inspiration for the big day. The online anticipation for The Avenue Rouge Runway hasn’t stopped with blogs. Event organizers have incorporated social media by launching the #discoverYOURcolor contest on Twitter and Instagram. Users were prompted to describe which color complements them best using #discoverYOURcolor with the chance to win two elite tickets to the runway show.
Avenue Rouge sells out every year, and with so much online hype this time around, seats have been filling fast. Those unable to attend the show can watch a live broadcast of the red carpet interviews and main show on a live webcast on the Avenue Rouge Runway website. “You can see the effect of Avenue Rouge on the Baton Rouge fashion scene. People get excited about getting dressed up and being creative,” Weiner said. The Avenue Rouge Runway Show will take place tomorrow at L’auberge Hotel and Casino at 7 p.m.. InRegister and 225 Magazine are hosting the yearly event. Contact Shamiyah Kelley at skelley@lsureveille.com
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FREE STUFF SPORT EQUIPMENT RENTAL FROM THE UREC
compiled by TAYLOR SCHOEN • Entertainment Writer
Almost everyone loves free stuff, and broke college students are no exception. Bored at school and want to take advantage of some amenities that are often forgotten about? Here are a few on-campus activities that will be easy on your checking account.
If you’ve ever gotten the urge to paddle around the University Lake, you can do so for free. Students can check out bikes, kayaks and canoes from the University Student Recreation Complex with a student ID. The desk to rent out equipment is located across from the racquetball rooms.
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THURSDAY NIGHT LIVE
The Student Activities Board hosts free events in the Student Union every Thursday night. These events alternate between open mic nights, stand-up comedians and movie screenings and miscellaneous events. Tonight’s activity is “The Code,” which is a candid discussion about dating and hooking up in a similar style as MTV’s “Guy Code” and “Girl Code.” The event is held in the Live Oak Lounge and begins at 8 p.m.
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CAMPUS MUSEUMS
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GADGET RENTALS FROM MIDDLETON LIBRARY
Forget your laptop at home? Spill some Natty Light on your precious MacBook Pro? Don’t have money to buy an iPad? Well, Middleton Library has your back. That’s right — for the price of presenting your Tiger Card, you can rent either a PC, Mac or iPad from the circulation desk for up to three days at a time. The desk also offers video camera rentals. Just make sure to bring it back to avoid late fees.
SEQUELS, from page 9
eager anticipation. But Hollywood is already talking about movies like “Night at the Museum 3,” “The Smurfs 3” and “Alvin and the Chipmunks 4.” The sad part about these sequels is that they’re strictly a money grab. Is anyone really asking for another “Alvin and the Chipmunks” movie? Probably not. While studios need family flicks, children and their parents deserve movies that aren’t the same thing
GAMBLERS, from page 9
harmoniously puts together a complete song, with each musician layering his or her instrument around the song’s concept. The band’s funky gospel sound is heavily influenced by Motown Records, Dr. John and James Brown. It pays tribute to the classic era of the ’60s and ’70s by dressing in cocktail attire for live shows. Lucy’s vocal influences range from Aretha Franklin to Amy Winehouse to Grace Potter. Like her idols, the petite singer’s personality can come across as strong and captivating as her deep, soulful voice. Her bluesy sound commands the attention of the audience, but
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UNION THEATER SHOWS If you’re looking for some free entertainment, then look no further than the Union Theater. This season, the Union Theater will be hosting Comedy Central on Campus on Oct. 10, which features comedians Kevin Barnett, T.J. Miller and Thomas Middleditch. On Nov. 2, Racine D’or, a performance and dance piece set to Zydeco music, will hit the Union Theater. Fans of musicals can rejoice for “Memphis: The Musical,” which will take the stage Nov. 25 and 26. Many Union Theater shows are free or discounted for students. For ticket information, go to unionweb.lsu.edu.
they saw two years ago. Unnecessary sequels would be more understandable if companies were willing to take a risk on a new idea. Studios seem reluctant to do so, and it’s confusing. Take “Inception,” for instance. It was almost universally well received. It made a ton of money and was a new, fresh idea that had never been done before. Why hasn’t Hollywood taken any other big chances like this recently? This summer’s “Pacific Rim”
was a big risk with a new idea, but American audiences dismissed it in favor of other movies. It opened the same weekend as “Grown Ups 2” and was largely ignored. It’s possible people dismissed it as a “Transformers” or “Godzilla” ripoff, but because the mainstream blew it off and flocked to the same version of something they’ve seen before, it might not get the sequel it deserves, while studio executives are all ready for “Grown Ups 3” to start shooting.
being the center of attention was something Lucy said she was surprised to enjoy. “I used to get so nervous when John would introduce me on stage,” Lucy said. “But now I get impatient waiting to take the stage.” The band has given the working nanny a newfound position in life as a lead singer and entertainer. Being able to let loose on stage and watch the crowd sing along to the band’s lyrics is what live music is all about, Lucy said. Since its first show at Mud and Water one year ago, the band’s fanbase has grown exponentially, and its past two shows at Chelsea’s Café have drawn huge crowds. The band’s high energy and funky vibe helped it emerge on the
Baton Rouge music scene, and today, it’s what keeps fans coming back for more. “You can ask any musician — to be on stage and be a part of a live music experience is like nothing else,” John said. “It cannot be replicated in any way.” The band is currently working on recording and putting together an EP. It hopes to one day play at the House of Blues and the Jazz and Heritage Festival in New Orleans. Fans can stay up to date with the band and download its music on its website at lucyandthegamblers.com. Contact Katie Daigrepont at kdaigrepont@lsureveille.com
If you’re feeling especially sophisticated and want to take in some culture, check out some of the free museums on campus. The Louisiana Museum of Natural History in Foster Hall allows students to gaze upon intriguing exhibits such as a taxidermied version of the first Mike the Tiger as well as fish, insect and reptile displays. The Hill Memorial Library has an everchanging collection of displays. Right now, it features “Centuries of Style: A Retrospective of Dress” and “Saturday Night in Tiger Stadium: Reflections on 120 Years of LSU Football.” Don’t forget: Students also receive free admission to the LSU Museum of Art located in The Shaw Center for the Arts downtown.
It isn’t that original ideas are gone. Independent movies are constantly providing fresh ideas. For example, the upcoming film “Escape from Tomorrow” involves a man losing his mind while on vacation in Disney World. The problem revolves around movie budgets. Cheap, redundant sequels are stealing funding from some of these ideas, while blockbusters aren’t doing anything new and groundbreaking. “Iron Man 3” made more than a billion dollars without doing
anything revolutionary. So it seems until Hollywood gets shaken to its foundation, we’ll see endless amounts of pointless sequels. At least the indie-movie scene is somewhat promising. Rob Kitchen is a 19-year-old mass communication sophomore from Metairie. Contact Rob Kitchen at rkitchen@lsureveille.com
The Daily Reveille
Opinion
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Thursday, September 26, 2013
If you are a survivor of sexual abuse, come forward The Daily Revielle Editorial Board Today, the University will host the annual Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network’s day of awareness to educate students about sexual violence on campus. Last week, multiple news outlets reported the arrest of third-year LSU law student Abdellatif Devol for forcible rape. Since that time, a second woman has stepped forward, alleging another incident against Devol. The East Baton Rouge Police Department and the Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office are now charging Devol with two counts of forcible rape, two counts of sexual battery and one count of attempted forcible rape. She was able to call out her accused rapist, but only after another woman pressed charges. This took strength. But it shouldn’t have been as difficult as the numbers show. Since 2009, no one on or off campus has reported forcible of nonforcible sexual assault to the LSU Police Department, according to annual statistics compiled by LSUPD While this could mean that most cases fall under the jurisdiction of BRPD or another law enforcement body, as was the case this past week, it also illustrates that the majority of these sexual assault cases are under-reported. A friend of one survivor told The Daily Reveille last week that she wanted more survivors, if
MAHESH KUMAR A. / The Associated Press
An Indian student displays a “NO RAPE” message painted on her hands during a demonstration to demand death sentence for four men convicted of rape and murder of a student on a moving bus in New Delhi bus last year.
there were any, to come forward. We would like to expand this plea. If there are any rape survivors who have let these offenses go unreported, we want you to know there are options around campus to provide support. There has long been a history in society of sexual assaults not being reported, being ignored or not being taken seriously, and our University should not be a place
where we as a student body allow this tradition to continue. On Sept. 17, the Reveille reported the rebranding of LSU’s Sexual Assault Victim Advocates program — partially through not using the word “victim” in the title and switching to the more succinct Lighthouse — in an attempt to make it more accessible to the potential survivors of sexual assault.
You are not a victim. Lighthouse believes that, the Baton Rouge Sexual Trauma and Awareness Response Center believes that and your fellow students at The Daily Reveille believe that. These outlets, along with police stations, exist so you can report these crimes and seek any help you may need as a survivor. Lighthouse Coordinator
Mendy Escudier estimated that, out of the nearly 30,000 students at LSU, there are about 1,000 sexual assaults each year, and only 40 of those victims come forward to report the crime. As difficult as it may be to report traumatic crimes of this nature, letting the right authorities know is necessary to ensure that justice is served. To the remaining 960: There is help, and we want you to come forward. In Baton Rouge, students have a number of different options to get support after sexual assaults or help in reporting these crimes. STAR has a 24-hour local hotline, (225) 383-7273, as well as contact information for other sexual assault centers throughout the state. Lighthouse, located in the Student Health Center, provides free sexual assault collection kits and trains faculty and staff to help students. There is strength in numbers, as the recent story of two survivors standing up to their accused rapist shows. If you or someone you know is also a survivor of an unreported sexual assault, please point them to these resources, and let them know there is assistance available.
Contact The Daily Reveille Editorial Board at editor@lsureveille.com
Opinions vary on prospective Army tattoo policy THE HIPPIE DICTATOR Alix Landriault Columnist Army entrants will no longer be able to have tattoos below their elbows or knees, or above their necklines. Secretary of the Army John McHugh has informally approved this update, and the Army expects to implement the new policy in the next 30 to 60 days. We asked students what they thought about the new policy. Alix Landriault is a 20-year-
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‘I’m OK with that. I don’t like tattoos at all. In Chinese, it means you’re a bad guy.’
mechanical engineering sopohmore
old mass communication junior from Natchitoches.
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‘It’s not their business whether you have tattoos or not. If people want to come in, the Army should let them.’
‘My grandpa was in the service. He got a tattoo on his wrist. I don’t think tattoos determine how well a person Kolby Ledbetter mass communication will do in the Army.’ freshman
psychology junior
‘I don’t think tattoos define your skill sets. I think it’s a way to express who you are. I don’t care what’s on your body — you’re fighting for my
Grayson McManus
‘I don’t think tattoos are a problem. I don’t think people should be limited.’
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‘I think it’s a non-issue, and there are more important things to worry about.’
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‘I don’t think it’s right. We should respect our soldiers, they shouldn’t respect us.’ Megan Stitzlein chemistry freshman
Quote of the Day “A man without ethics is a wild beast loosed upon this world.”
Albert Camus philosopher Nov. 7, 1913 — Jan. 4, 1960
The Daily Reveille
Thursday, September 26, 2013
Opinion
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Head to Head Should businesses release CEO and employee salaries jointly? No. It is an ineffective way to display pay inequality. Yes. Businesses should be judged on ethics, fiscal value. SHARE THE WEALTH Jay Meyers Columnist Five years after the collapse of the investment bank Lehman Brothers and the ensuing 2007-09 financial crisis, the issue over how much CEOs are compensated still ignites visceral emotions among public opinion. This makes sense. As a nation, we’ve suffered from unprecedented bad economic conditions in recent years. Growth remains tepid. Unemployment is perpetually high. Americans are wondering whether this lackluster state of flux is here to stay. Well, at least that’s true for “99 percent” of the nation. Indeed, middle class families have been hit hardest by the Great Recession, with the average American family’s net worth plummeting 40 percent from 200710, virtually erasing two decades worth of Americans’ wealth, according to the Federal Reserve. The remaining “1 percent,” on the other hand, has been living the good life — and the truth is they’ve been doing increasingly well for some time now. Between 1979 and 2007, the top 1 percent of earners increased their incomes by about 275 percent, compared to a mere 40 percent increase for the middle 60 percent of the income distribution, according to a 2011 Congressional Budget Office Report. Put simply, we’ve got an income inequality problem — the rich are getting richer while the poor and middle class are falling behind. Now, our economic woes, particularly when it comes to economic inequality, can be solved with serious policy solutions that involve reforms to our nation’s tax and spending codes. Unfortunately, no such action is taking place. Instead, the Securities and Exchange Commission decided to go light on the substance, and passed a proposal that amounts to nothing more than class warfare. Here’s the SEC’s idea of how to affect change: Last Wednesday, it passed a measure that requires publicly traded companies to disclose how the CEOs’ paycheck compares with the average worker’s pay in the company. It’s hard not to be skeptical. First off, publicly traded companies already have to report how much their CEOs earn. What good does expressing the average worker’s pay in terms of the CEO’s? Well, top unions and labor advocates, such as the AFL-CIO, say it will help investors identify top-heavy compensation models. Are you kidding me? Since when do shareholders care if a company’s workers are getting paid little relative to their CEO? Shareholders want
all work to be offshored and automated, because that ultimately equates to more money in their pocket. The overwhelming point is that we know CEOs make a lot of money; highlighting comparisons between the boss and the rank-and-file employee won’t lead to a massive outrage among shareholders. However, a simple fix that would help decrease inequality — and piss shareholders off — would be to raise the 15 percent capital gains tax, which is the rate of tax you pay for stocks and bonds, to around 25 percent. Why? As of now, the tax rate for an individual earning between $36,251 and $87,850 is 25 percent. But top earners in society, who typically have most of their wealth tied up in stock and bond markets, pay significantly less. For instance, Warren Buffett is famous for saying that he pays less in taxes than his secretary, because he is taxed at the capital gains rate, as opposed to individual income rates. It’s common-sense measures like these, pushed by respectable public figures such as Buffett, that end up affecting change. Not the hipster Occupy Wall Street Movement or CEO pay ratios. Jay Meyers is a 20-year-old economics junior from Shreveport.
Contact Jay Meyers at jmeyers@lsureveille.com; Twitter: @TDR_jmeyers
SHUT UP, MEG Megan Dunbar Opinion Editor A lack of transparency helps no one. We can see that with our own Board of Supervisors or every presidential administration’s hidden agenda. Secrets don’t stay that way for long. But there’s no risk of unflattering revelations if the facts are on public view in the first place, and this is what the Securities and Exchange Commision proposed and voted on last Wednesday. Three of the five members think CEOto-worker pay ratios should be public domain, while the two others wonder why it’s even under consideration. I’m with the majority here. Publicizing salaries doesn’t seem like it would hurt too badly if there’s nothing to hide. However, from a purely business standpoint, this provision makes no sense. It could skew investors’ views of a company to see beyond the numbers to imagine the people behind them, those who put in tough work and receive a fraction of a CEO’s income. It could take away from the business’ professional demeanor to imagine the potential difference, and no potential investor wants to face those facts. I don’t think businesses should be evaluated by a simple matter of the most profitable man winning. Sure, that’s the way it works right now, with our somewhat free market economy and all, but the world would be a better place if that wasn’t true. Maybe I’m a complete hippie, but I think these numbers are important for the public to know. While we already know most CEOs’ salaries, there isn’t
much data out there with which to compare it, and this could be a valuable step in reevaluating our system. “The proposed rule-making will increase investors’ sensitivity to the impact of higher CEO pay levels on a company’s performance,” said Brandon Rees, acting head of the AFL-CIO’s Office of Investment according to the Wall Street Journal. His view makes me believe a provision like this would prompt investors to place their money with more equal companies, and that would be a good move. Those who don’t much care could ignore the numbers and continue investing based on a business’ monetary integrity instead. Those who choose not to consider the information don’t have to. It could influence future generations’ views on business for the better, and turn an ethical view into the norm. Right now, we live in a pretty freemarket nation, and questioning a business’ ethics is something only vegans and rich people have time to do and we don’t hold businesses accountable for the way they treat employees on a grand scale. For the rest of the population, it’s not worth weeding through all the paperwork to find the numbers and information behind a storefront. The SEC’s provision could make it simpler for a person with basic ethical values to evaluate a company before deciding to buy items or invest. Sure, this isn’t an end to the problem or a catch-all collation, but it’s a way to spur people’s thoughts. Some change is better than no change, and policy is a good way to start a domino effect with something as institutionalized as business. If the SEC has decided something like the pay ratio measure needs to be put in place, then something needs to happen, and I’m glad the governmental body in charge of the U.S. market is spearheading this movement. Megan Dunbar is a 19-year-old English junior from Greenville, S.C.
Contact Megan Dunbar at mdunbar@lsureveille.com; Twitter: @TDR_MDunbar
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Walk ins welcome Current picture ID, Proof of Social Security Number required _____________________________ Seeking LSAT Tutor for 2-4 hours a week for recent grad. Please text or call me at 228-216-2009. _____________________________ AFTERNOON HELPER Looking for Education Major to help with homework after school. Monday through Thursday 225-756-6485 _____________________________ Hampton Inn College Drive is hiring for a full-time Director of Sales (DOS) with a minimum of two years sales experience and knowledge of the Baton Rouge area. Email all applications to monee@highpointe. com. Hampton Inn College Drive is also hiring for am/pm front desk staff. Stop by in person to fill out an application at 4646 Constitution Drive. ____________________________ Student Work! Great starting pay. Flexible schedules, training provided. Customer sales/service. Scholarships possible. Conditions apply, CALL TODAY! 225-921-9673 Earnparttime.com ____________________________ $16.00 starting pay- base/appt PT work, FT pay! Flexible Schedules, Scholarships possible, Training provided Customer sales/service APPLY NOW 225-921-9673 Workforstudents.com _____________________________ MATH TUTORS NEEDED Mathnasium is looking for K-12 math experts for both area locations (9-12 hrs/week). 744-0005 or ascension@ mathnasium.com _____________________________ P/T assistant/receptionist needed. Great opportunity for those interested in the dental/medical field. Fax resume’ to (225)766-2122. _____________________________ Full-time Store Manager and Assistant Store Manager Needed at Smoothie King in Zachary, Gonzales, and Siegen Lane. Requirements: • 2-4 Years Management Experience • Willing to Work 45-50 Hours Per Week Compensation: $11/hr and up, depending on experience. Email Resume to samantha@ skmanagers.com _____________________________ Capital City Grill Sherwood is looking for professional servers with a great attitude and high energy. Please apply in person M-F 2-5pm at 3535 S. Sherwood Forest Blvd. _____________________________ Early Childhood Education Student to work 5 days from 8:45 am to 1:15 pm. Email resume’ to rayner-center@ earthlink.net or call 225-924-6772. _____________________________
Part time counter clerk needed! Flexible hours and great for students. Welsh’s Cleaners at the corner of College Dr. and Perkins rd. Apply in person and ask for Megan. _____________________________ Servers and Banquet Staff needed. Daytime availability between 10am3pm preferred. If interested please contact cateringrestemployment@ gmail.com _____________________________ Students needed to work with individuals with Developmental Disabilities. Great job for Comm D, Psych, Social Work and Kiens Majors. Several shifts available. Apply in person at St. John the Baptist Human Services 622 Shadows Lane Suite A BR, LA 70806. _____________________________ Behavioral Intervention Group in Baton Rouge is hiring line therapists to implement Applied Behavior Analysis programs one-on-one with children on the autism spectrum. Applicants must demonstrate ability to interact and play with children. Benefits, flexible hours, and a fun working environment. _____________________________
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Why are they calling it a “pedestrian corridor” when really it’s a “construction parking and dumping area”??
Thursday, September 26, 2013 Doing homework on webassign and other websites as such is for the convenience of the PROFESSOR! It saves the professor time from having to grade hand-written homework. So, if it’s for the convenience of the professor, WHY ARE WE PAYING! It isn’t right! Quizzes are FREE through Moodle, so why not just assign them to us there? A student should have the option of doing handwritten homework if they don’t want to pay for a homework website. Plain and simple. Submitting homework that way doesn’t even help us. We simply click random answers for the ones we don’t know until we guessed the right one. First they make these “class specific” book packages to prevent us from buying cheaper alternatives online, and now THIS! Get it together LSU! If your professors are too lazy to grade hand written homework, make THEM pay, not ME! You guys are taking everything natural out of the learning process. Everything has become computerized! It’s a disgrace. We don’t learn that way. Sincerely, Ashli Auguillard. _____________________________ What is the point in paying for an OVERPRICED commuter parking pass
when we can’t even park in certain commuter lots, like the old alex box lot, on Fridays before home games. They are reserved for motorhomes, which I’ve only seen a whopping 2 motorhomes in it on Fridays during school. They also take out the first row of parking in the south stadium lots. To top it all off, once you finally find a place to park you’re late for class and the teachers get pissed that you’re late! Oh and don’t even try to park in the grass because you’ll have a nice ticket waiting on your windshield when you get back!
The Daily Reveille RAPE, from page 1 the warrant. She said Devol then began to touch her inappropriately, and she believed he was going to rape her. Devol got up, and the woman was able to escape the room and the apartment, according to the warrant. Devol was released on a $100,000 bond Sept. 18 following his initial arrest and then was arrested again on Sept. 19 for the rape occurring last fall. The Advocate reported that Devol’s total bond was $160,000,
PARKING, from page 1 WISDOM TOOTH PAIN? Extended weekday and weekend hours available for extractions. (225)766-6100 www.gardnerwadedds.com
starts just to find a parking space, and it only takes me five minutes to walk to class,” business junior Rhea Jones said. Students said they are frustrated that more commuter parking permits are sold than there are parking spaces available, according to theology and marketing junior Derrick McNeil. McNeil said he has received six tickets totaling more than $100 because he can not find any available spots in a commuter zone and is forced to park in a residential parking zone that is not filled. “I don’t have any extra money to give to LSU, and I believe that what LSU parking is doing must be wrong in some way,” McNeil said. Graham agrees there are more parking permits sold than spaces but said that not all students are on campus at the same time. However, he disagrees with students’ claims that they are unable to find any commuter parking spaces. “That’s just not true,” Graham said. “We are only filled to 80 or 90 percent capacity at the biggest use time.” Parking spaces are never filled along Nicholson or at the old Alex Box stadium, according to Graham. He said the problem for students is the spaces that are available are not convenient. Commuters are not the only ones being affected by the loss of parking spaces. Residents, like interdisciplinary studies sophomore
page 15 and he is being held at East Baton Rouge Parish Prison. Students at the Paul M. Hebert Law Center said they have not seen Devol in classes since his arrest, but Law Center Chancellor Jack Weiss declined to say if Devol would be allowed back in school or if the school will take any action.
Contact Zach Carline at zcarline@lsureveille.com
Derreyal Youngblood, find it difficult to get parking spaces even in residential zones. “I stay in WCA, and it is hard for me to find a parking spot to go home because there are a lot of commuters parking there, and I see a lot of tickets being given,” Youngblood said. Following the opening of the dual parking spaces in the Hart Lot, the project to construct a new parking lot across from Aster Street and south from Edward Gay Apartments for commuter parking is slated to be complete at the end of October. The new lot is expected to have more than 200 spaces. Contact Elizabeth Thomas at ethomas@lsureveille.com
ENROLLMENT, from page 1
15 percent each year for out-of-state students. Kurpius said he cannot offer scholarships below the average. To compensate for this loss, recruiters are placed in Texas to give better customer service to prospective students. Arkansas remains the only southeastern state that has seen a steady decline in enrollment since fall 2005. This rise in students from southeastern states can be attributed to the same communication methods used to draw Louisiana residents. The Office of Enrollment uses targeted and strategic messages in communication, according to Associate Director of Communication, Programs and Tours Mandy Hoffman. “We have the same target for out of state,” Hoffman said. Out-of-state students in the southeast receive direct mail that is personalized, like Louisiana residents. “Recruiters also have the power to admit students, which provides a personalized experience,” Kurpius said. To attract students outside of the Southeast, the Office of Enrollment sends recruiters to the Chicago area, Washington, D.C., the Northeast and California. Outside of the southeast U.S., California has contributed to the largest out-of-state student population at the University, enrolling a total of 1,935 students since fall 2001.
How long does it take you to park? Enter the poll Contact Camille Stelly at cstelly@lsureveille.com at lsureveille.com FOR RELEASE SEPTEMBER 26, 2013 THE Daily Commuter Puzzle ACROSS 1 Proprietor 6 Wild hog 10 Sworn statement 14 In what place? 15 Competent 16 “Guilty” or “Not guilty” 17 Is tilted 18 Angels or Cubs 19 Juicy fruit 20 Like elastic 22 “Now that’s __ of a different color!” 24 Store event 25 Writers Emily and Charlotte 26 Nicaraguan rebel 29 Tea variety 30 Fuss & bother 31 Striped feline 33 Special ability 37 At a __ for words; speechless 39 Glee 41 Scrabble piece 42 Liberated 44 Staircase piece 46 Appropriate 47 Dentist’s tool 49 Reduce 51 Choices 54 Brother of Jeff Bridges 55 Hoboes 56 Advertising flier 60 Bagel’s center 61 “Paradise Lost” or the “Aeneid” 63 Actor Cibrian 64 Tied, as a score 65 Bottle stopper 66 Regulations 67 Nap 68 Connects 69 Canary food DOWN 1 Night __; those who go to bed late 2 Sharpen 3 Within reach
4 Author __ Hemingway 5 Way to solve temporary PC problems, often 6 Cleanse 7 Follow orders 8 Pie __ mode 9 Comment 10 Foe 11 On the ball 12 Jest with 13 Long-eared animals 21 Take as the rightful owner 23 Danger for fish 25 Lahr and Parks 26 Young cow 27 Fragrance 28 Right on the __; exactly 29 Danger 32 Little ladies 34 Assists 35 Classic board game 36 Not too __ on; disliking
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Silty residue Actress Hayes Let go of Kindle users Wasp or beetle Bring under control 51 “A rose by any __ name...”
52 Show to be true 53 Stories 54 Supports 56 Give a job to 57 Doing nothing 58 Was untruthful 59 Not as much 62 Luau dish
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