The Daily Reveille - October 2, 2013

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FOOTBALL: Team falls short in Octobers of past, p.5

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Color Coded

Workshops aid in choosing paths

STUDENT LIFE

Diversity facilities stand out in SEC William Morris

Olivia McClure

Contributing Writer

Contributing Writer

Although the African-American Cultural Center and the Women’s Center have been a part of the University for years, this semester they are celebrating moving into new facilities that put them at an advantage compared to other schools across the Southeastern Conference.

The AACC, on Raphael Semmes Road, boasts an outdoor courtyard, a 100-seat multi-purpose room with full audio-visual equipment and drop down projector screen, a library that houses historical records of civil rights at the

Choosing a major is easy for some freshmen. For others, the process can be difficult for a variety of reasons, including adjustment to college life and uncertainty about career goals.

University College strives to help students overcome those obstacles through its True Colors workshops.

Erin Anthony, a counselor in the University Center for Freshman Year, said the workshops help freshmen explore their interests, values ANGELA MAJOR / The Daily Reveille and strengths through fun activities. Chemical engineering sophomore Rachel Devall participates in a True Colors workshop By learning about their own person- Tuesday in Allen Hall. The program aims to help students properly choose a major. alities and those of others, students can jumpstart the process of finding While personality is just one for fun. a major that puts their gifts and pas- way to think about choosing a Some students have trousions to good use. major, Anthony said it is beneficial ble choosing a major because Workshop participants are as- to consider because students should family members or teachers have signed one of four colors — orange, think about his or her talents and told them what they think they would yellow, blue and what they can of- be good at, which can clash with stugreen — that rep- Read an opinion writer’s fer the world — not dents’ feelings about who they truly resent outgoing, view on True Colors, p. 10 just what job they are, Anthony said. structured, feelingsmay want, because “People have asked you all your oriented and information-gathering it may not be a good fit for them. life, ‘What do you want to be when personality types, respectively. Each Anthony said students can dis- you grow up?’ — not really so much color is matched to a list of majors cover their passion and purpose ‘Who are you?’” Anthony said. that certain personality types tend — and often career options — by MAJORS, see page 15 to enjoy. simply thinking about what they do

FACULTY SENATE

Alexander: Government shutdown has no direct effect on University Fernanda Zamudio-Suarez Staff Writer

LSU President F. King Alexander addressed the government shutdown’s effect on the University as well as a decrease in out-of-state student enrollment during a Faculty Senate meeting Tuesday.

Although 90 percent of the U.S. Department of Education has been furloughed as a result of the government shutdown, Alexander said there is really no direct impact on the University.

Alexander said the grants could be held hostage, or faculty could see prolonged answers to grant applications, but student aid will not be

affected.

He emphasized to the Faculty Senate that the University has a consistent federal agenda and lobbying force on the state and federal level.

Alexander also said this year marks an eight-year high for undergraduate enrollment numbers.

The incoming freshman class has increased in GPA, jumping from a 3.47 average to 3.49.

“We might be able to experience this sooner rather than later in our classrooms,” Alexander said.

Other type of enrollment numbers have not been as fortunate — out-of-state enrollment numbers have dropped by 17 percent. To increase these numbers, recruiters

and counselors have been working out of state and these students are being given more scholarships, according to Alexander.

“They’ve become a very hot commodity for revenue,” Alexander said.

Alexander said for both out-ofstate and in-state students, the University is one of the most affordable in the country, especially considering the American Opportunity Tax Credit.

“We have to regain prominence in higher education,” Alexander said.

Increased enrollment is often seen as positive, but because ENROLLMENT, see page 12

University and computer labs available for student use.

The Women’s Center, located next door, offers many of the same features with the exception of an outdoor courtyard, and its library carries books and information on women instead of AfricanAmericans.

Summer Steib, director of the Women’s Center, said the University’s facilities and resources for minorities and women compare favorably to other institutions.

“We looked at different women’s centers across the country and DIVERSITY CENTERS, see page 15

HOW LSU COMPARES TO OTHER SEC SCHOOLS Southeastern Women’s Center on Conference School campus LOUSIANA STATE UNIVERSITY

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AUBURN UNIVERSITY MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY

YES YES

TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY

YES

UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS

NO

UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA

YES

UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA

NO

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Purple balloons stay tied to the sign of the Women’s Center on Tuesday. This center along with the African-American Cultural Center have recently received spaces of their own. This is a step ahead of other schools around the country.

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INTERNATIONAL Mall attack that left 67 dead threatens Kenya’s tourism industry NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — When Ohio resident Bill Haynes heard about the shooting at Westgate Mall

by Islamic extremist gunmen last month, he considered canceling his upcoming 17-day safari to Kenya and Tanzania.

The risk to tourism was one of the first concerns officials expressed after the attack that left at least 67 dead including 18 foreigners. Tourism generates 14 percent of Kenya’s GDP and employs 12 percent of its workforce, according to Moody’s Investment Services and the World Travel and Tourism Council.

North Korea spurns South Korea’s nuke disarmament deal UNITED NATIONS (AP) — North Korea on Tuesday spurned South Korea’s offer of development aid in exchange for giving up its nuclear weapons, saying “this can never, ever, be a political bargaining chip.”

North Korean counselor Sang Beom Lim was speaking in the “right of reply” session at the end of the annual General Assembly speeches.

Sang said that North Korea “and its people have been living with nuclear weapons and bombs over their heads for decades.”

Nation & World

BEN CURTIS / The Associated Press

A foreign visitor from Belgium, left, smiles after feeding a giraffe from her hand at the Giraffe Centre in Nairobi, Kenya on Monday.

Three men killed in potassium mine accident in Thuringia, Germany BERLIN (AP) — Three workers who were trapped by a controlled detonation and gas leak at a potassium mine in Germany died Tuesday, an official said.

Rescue workers found the bodies of the three men while searching the depths of the mine in Unterbreizbach in the eastern state of Thuringia, said Ulrich Goebel, spokesman for K + S GmbH, the company that owns the mine.

“Three miners aged 24, 50 and 56 were killed during the detonation,” Goebel said.

Wednesday, October 2, 2013

NATIONAL

STATE/LOCAL

Woman sues Mississippi town for denying her gay bar permit

Employee surprised BP rejected his team’s oil well cap plans

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A woman is suing the leaders of a north Mississippi town, accusing them of conspiring to prevent her from opening a gay bar by denying an application for a business license.

Pat “PJ” Newton filed the federal lawsuit Tuesday against the mayor and several aldermen of Shannon, a town of about 1,700, where Newton has been trying to open a cafe and bar to cater to the gay community.

The 55-year-old Newton, who is a lesbian, is seeking monetary damages and an order to allow her to open the business.

Motorcyclists in rally pull over and beat SUV driver in New York City

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — An employee of the company that owned the doomed Deepwater Horizon drilling rig testified Tuesday that he was surprised when BP scrapped his team’s design to stop the gusher in the Gulf of Mexico.

Robert Turlak, a Transocean Ltd. manager, was a witness for his employer at a federal trial on BP’s response to the April 2010 well blowout. BP’s trial adversaries argue the company could have sealed the blown-out well much sooner if it had employed a capping strategy that Turlak and others had devised. It was ready for installation in early June.

Turlak said he never heard why BP scrapped his team’s design.

NEW YORK (AP) — An unauthorized motorcycle rally featuring hundreds of bikers took a bloody turn Sunday when a large group of riders surrounded a man driving with his family, then chased his SUV for miles after he plowed through a blockade of bikes and beat him.

One biker suffered broken legs and apparent spine injuries when the SUV ran over him, and he may be paralyzed, police said. A second biker suffered a leg injury. The driver, who was traveling with his wife and toddler, needed stitches to his face at a hospital.

Prisoner’s conviction overturned and release ordered after 41 years NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A federal judge in Baton Rouge on Tuesday overturned the 1974 murder conviction of a man held 41 years in solitary confinement at the state penitentiary at Angola and another prison.

U.S. District Chief Judge Brian Jackson also ordered a new trial for and the immediate release of 71-year-old Herman Wallace.

Defense attorney George Kendall says this offers “some measure of justice after a lifetime of injustice.”

GERALD HERBERT/ The Associated Press

PJ Hahn, Coastal Zone Manager for Plaquemines Parish, examines oil along the shoreline of Bay Jimmy in Plaquemines Parish on Friday.

Louisiana state police rescue missing 5-month-old Florida child HENDERSON (AP) — Louisiana State Police have rescued a missing 5-month-old child from Florida.

Trooper Stephen Hammons says officers were told to be on the lookout for a blue Chrysler Town and Country van which was traveling west on Interstate 10.

Late Monday afternoon, Hammons says troopers stopped the van driven by 38-year-old Gloria Reyes of Orlando, Fla., at the Henderson exit.

He says Reyes was taken into custody without incident.

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LSU criticized for handling of public records suit Reactions to University methods Gordon Brillon Staff Writer

As the lawsuit brought against the University by The Advocate and NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune moves to the next phase of the legal process, critics have lined up to attack the University’s methods of carrying on with the case.

The main point of criticism has been the University’s accumulation of fees relating to the lawsuit, totaling more than $140,000 between attorney fees and penalties owed to the plaintiffs and contempt of court fines owed to the court.

In a column for The TimesPicayune on Friday, mass communication professor Bob Mann criticized the Board of Supervisors for its failure to cooperate with District Judge Janice Clark’s orders asking where money to pay

the fines would come from.

“You would expect that a public body that gave a flip about the public would have already assured us that no public funds will be tapped to pay the fines,” Mann wrote.

University attorney Jimmy Faircloth said the University doesn’t currently have a plan in place for paying the fines, because the fines may be overturned during the appeals process.

Faircloth said he couldn’t recall a previous case in which the University had to pay contempt of court fines or fines, to plaintiffs, which would act as a legal precedent.

Members of the Board of Supervisors will not personally pay fines incurred in the presidential search lawsuit, Faircloth said. He said the Board of Supervisors and its chairman, Hank Danos, are named in the lawsuit because they represent the University in an administrative capacity, but they are not personally liable.

Faircloth said the contempt

penalty has already been brought to the First Circuit Court of Appeals, and the public records lawsuit will be appealed as soon as Clark finalizes the documentation.

The two appeals will likely be merged in the Court of Appeals, he said.

In his column, Mann also criticized the Board of Supervisors for unnecessarily stalling the process of the lawsuit.

Representatives for both the plaintiffs and defendants said they would have preferred to reach an agreement earlier than six months after Clark’s original ruling but were unwilling to give up the strength of their positions.

Blake Chatelain, a member of the Board of Supervisors and chair of the Presidential Search Committee, said the University was unwilling to turn over the documents because turning them over to the newspapers would make an appeal pointless. He said he was satisfied with the final agreement to turn the documents over to the judge, with the stipulation that they

NATION

10 things you can’t do during the government shutdown

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compiled by News Editor Alyson Gaharan No visiting national parks, national monuments and most D.C. museums.

This includes the Statue of Liberty, the Grand Canyon and Yosemite National Park, which celebrated its 123rd birthday Tuesday. Those spending camping or extended time on national property will be given 48 hours to make alternate arrangements and leave.

You might not be able to get a flu shot. According to a memo from the Department of Health and Human Services, the agency will be “unable to support the annual seasonal influenza program” in the absence of appropriations.

Although citizens must keep paying taxes during the shutdown, the Internal Revenue Service will suspend all audits and close all taxpayer services, including toll-free help lines.

Even though Tuesday – the first day of the government shutdown – was NASA’s 55th birthday, 97 percent of its employees must stay home. The 3 percent still keeping our satellites up and running and the astronauts safe from harm totals 549, according to the Washington Post.

No safety and health inspections.

Federal occupational inspections are halted except in cases of imminent danger. According to the HHS memo, the FDA will “have to cease safety activities such as routine establishment inspections.”

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You can’t receive a gun permit. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives is unable to review any applications until the shutdown is resolved.

No leaving the country – unless you already have a permit or visa. No new applications will be processed until the end of the shutdown. During the 1995 and 1996 shutdowns, roughly 20,000 visa applications from foreigners went unprocessed, and 200,000 U.S. applications for passports were not processed.

You’ll have trouble fulfilling public records requests. “All FOIA processing at EPA is suspended due to the shutdown of the federal government. We will begin processing your request when normal government operations resume,” wrote the Environmental Protection Agency headquarters.

Hope you weren’t relying on that check. Small business and home loans from the government won’t be processed, as well as many veterans’ benefits.

You can’t watch the National Zoo’s Panda Cam. Fortunately, Time magazine set up a replacement – kind of.

However, essential personnel will still take care of the zoo’s animals.

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would not be made available to the newspapers or the public.

“My understanding is that the plaintiffs were demanding the names so they could release them,” Chatelain said. “That’s why we didn’t comply. It would have taken away our ability to appeal.”

Attorney for NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune and the Advocate Loretta Mince said she did not recall the University

making any attempt to compromise over the handover of the documents. Mince said even if the University had offered to transfer the documents to the judge under seal, the plaintiffs may not have accepted.

Contact Gordon Brillon at gbrillon@lsureveille.com

OCTOBER

EVENT CALENDAR

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Ben Polcer - The Spotted Cat Music Club Free Swing Dance Lessons - The Spotted Cat Music Club

6:00 PM

Southern vs. Prairie View A&M Volleyball Cliford Seymour Gym The Orleans 6 - The Spotted Cat Music Club Baton Rouge National College Fair Baton Rouge River Center Disaster Science and Management Association LSU Howe Russell Opera on Tap - Rusty Nail

7:00 PM

Louisiana Lafayette vs. ULM - Earl K. Long Gymnasium Jayson Cross Comedian - Belle of Baton Rouge The Tin Men - D.B.A. The New Orleans Rhythm Devils - Blue Nile The Goodnight Show with John Calhoun - Cafe Istanbul

7:30 PM

Aimee Mann - Manship Theatre, Shaw Center for the Arts

8:00 PM

Local Natives - Tipitina's - New Orleans Black Crowes - The Civic Theatre-New Orleans Def Leppard Viva! - Cinemark Baton Rouge

8:30 PM

Jerry Embree - Rock 'N' Bowl Comedy Night - The Station Sports Bar and Grill

9:00 PM

Live Band Karaoke - Boudreaux & Thibodeaux's Karoke in Exile - Caf Lafitte in Exile Jenn Howard Jazz - Rusty Nail Chuck Brackman & Barry Foulon - Fritzels Jazz Club

9:30 PM

Drag Bingo - George's Place

10:00 PM

St. Louis Slim - The Spotted Cat Music Club KISSES - Howlin' Wolf Walter Wolfman Washington & The Roadmasters - D.B.A. The Nigel Hall Band - Blue Nile Body Rock Party - One Eyed Jacks

11:00 PM

Jet Lounge - House of Blues New Orleans

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TECHNOLOGY

Wednesday, October 2, 2013

Crime

Library adds music producing, Report shows no major scoring programs to computers increase in violations these new programs is to give students access to tools they can use to create music, Ledee said.

If students want to make Ableton Live 9 and Finale beats like Daft Punk or Nine Inch combined can cost more than Nails, the new software selection $1,000. Both of these programs in the Music Resources section of are free to use for University stuMiddleton Library can make that dents, Ledee said. happen. “[We] look and see the needs Middleton’s Music Resourc- of the students,” Ledee said. es added two new programs — These programs are userAbleton Live 9 and Finale — to friendly and are not just for stuits in-house comdents majoring puters. These proin music, Ledee grams allow stu- “[We] look and see the said. Ableton aldents to do many lows the user to things including needs of the students.” sit down with a producing and keyboard that scoring their own connects to the Mikel Ledee music. computer and Music Resources supervisor Music Restart making musources Supervisic. There are stusor Mikel Ledee said the program dent workers available – some of has already attracted many music whom are digital media majors students but is available for any- – in Music Resources, but the one with University credentials. program makes it easy to learn as The main reason for purchasing you go, Ledee said.

Michael Tarver

Contributing Writer

The department has five computers equipped with Ableton and five with Finale, and there are six keyboards ready for students to use. Just plug the keyboard into the computer and the program is ready to go, Ledee said.

After students complete their creations, they can take it with them on a USB drive or burned CD at no cost, Ledee said.

Ledee said Music Resources might look to work with Studio 151 in Coates Hall in the future. The studio is free to use for University students and has the equipment available to record music in professional audio recording sound booths. Ledee said he would be excited to take steps forward to possibly collaborate in music production technology.

Contact Michael Tarver at mtarver@lsureveille.com

Zach Carline Contributing Writer

The University’s Annual Security and Fire Report was released Monday by the LSU Police Department and shows no major increase in any form of on-campus crime.

This year’s list, which includes crime data from 2012, shows three forcible sex offenses, 13 robberies, 11 aggravated assaults, 49 burglaries and two motor vehicle thefts.

In addition, arrests for drug and liquor law violations decreased from 2011. This year LSUPD saw 174 arrests for liquor offense and 73 for drugs, dropping from 222 and 86 arrests, respectively.

The report is required to be published by all public universities

by Oct. 1 of each year, according to federal law. The annual report includes crime statistics for the past three years: 2010, 2011 and 2012.

In addition, the report includes fire and safety tips and resources for students if they are victims of crimes, as well as information on the fire safety equipment located in residence halls and Greek housing.

LSUPD spokesman Capt.

Cory Lalonde said the report helps

RICHARD REDMANN / The Daily Reveille

The University’s Annual Security and Fire Report shows little increase in oncampus crime.

the University community know what types of crime are occurring on campus.

He said although the statistics do not tell the full story, they are a useful vehicle to communicate the crimes happening on campus.

“The [statistics] are definitely beneficial,” he said. “We want the community to know what kind crime and activity is occurring on campus.”

Contact Zach Carline at zcarline@lsureveille.com

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Sports

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When September Ends Tigers struggle during October in past seasons

Mike Gegenheimer Sports Writer

Most Americans consider October the beginning of fall. But for LSU, October brings with it something different.

The month typically associated with trick or treating and costumes means ranked Southeastern Conference opponents and brutal gridiron matchups for the Tigers.

In the Les Miles era, the Tigers have amassed an 89-22 record for an 0.802 winning percentage, including a 0.914 percentage in the month of September.

But those numbers drop off drastically in October games, falling to a 0.759 winning percentage.

The significant decline in winning percentage can be most directly related to the increased competition for the Tigers with 17 ranked opponents in the Miles era — five more than November and eight more than September.

Three out of the past five seasons have seen some of the most significant drops in offensive production in the month of October.

The Tigers’ 2013 schedule features October games at Mississippi State and No. 24 Ole Miss and home games against No. 18 Florida and Furman, but history shows that October could pose a serious threat to LSU. Contact Mike Gegenheimer at mgegenheimer@lsureveille.com; Twitter: @Gegs1313_TDR

SEC Power Rankings: Week 6 THE SMARTEST MORAN JAMES MORAN Sports Columnist

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The Tigers gather Saturday during a timeout. Statistics show the team tends to have weaker performances in October.

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-0.33 10/26 Furman University

And then there were two.

With LSU and Ole Miss losing, Alabama and Missouri are the only Southeastern Conference teams that remain undefeated heading into October. One is a level above everyone else in the country, and the other has yet to be tested at all.

Here’s where all 14 teams stand top to bottom.

1. Alabama (4-0, 2-0 SEC) After giving up 42 points to Texas A&M last month, some doubts arose about the Tide defense. Nick Saban and company violently suppressed any concerns with a 25-0 throttling of a good Ole Miss offense.

With the Aggies and Rebel Black Bears in their wake, the Tide will easily roll through unranked opponents until a Nov. 9 visit from LSU. Last Week: 1 2. Georgia (3-1, 2-0 SEC) Even without the services of Todd Gurley for most of the game, Aaron Murray led the RANKINGS, see page 9

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL NOTEBOOK

Returning starters lead Lady Tigers into season Caldwell expects more up-tempo play Trey Labat Sports Contributor

The LSU women’s basketball team started fall practice Tuesday, and will attempt to repeat its performance from last season when it advanced to the Sweet Sixteen of the NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament.

LSU returns three senior starters from last season, including senior forward Theresa Plaisance, who led the team in scoring with 17 points per game.

LSU coach Nikki Caldwell said Plaisance put in hard work throughout the offseason to

improve on her All-Southeastern Conference performance from 2012.

“It gives our team an anchor at the position. She led the SEC in scoring, and that was because of the hard work she put in, and this offseason she has worked extremely hard,” Caldwell said.

“We are challenging her to be even better than she was last year, because the better she is, the better we are and the better chance it gives us to go even further than last season.”

Plaisance said scoring is only part of her game, and she relies on her teammates to put her in positions to succeed.

Senior guard Jeanne Kenney played a key role in setting up Plaisance on offense, as she led the team in assists,

averaging 4.3 assists per game.

Senior center Shanece McKinney will also return to the team after finishing second on the team in blocks last season.

The leadership Plaisance, McKinney, Kenney and 2013 third team Freshmen All-American Danielle Ballard bring will help the team throughout the season, Caldwell said.

“I like the fact that we have [Plaisance] and [Kenney] and [Ballard] coming back. They bring experience and leadership,” Caldwell said. “I also like the fact that [McKinney] came on down the stretch and became that player we could count on inside from an offensive standpoint.”

NOTEBOOK, see page 9

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Junior forward Ann Jones runs drills Tuesday in the LSU Basketball Practice Facility.

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PHOTO STORY

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LSU men’s and women’s basketball resume practice

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(1.) LSU junior guard Anthony Hickey (right) drives past junior guard Keith Hornsby (left) on Tuesday during the men’s basketball practice in the PMAC. (2.) Junior forward Sheila Boykin (left), freshman guard Raigyne Moncreif (middle), junior guard Akilah Bethel (right) and the rest of the Lady Tigers warm up for practice Tuesday at the LSU Basketball Practice Facility. (3.) LSU junior guard Keith Hornsby lays up the basketball during practice Tuesday in the PMAC.

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FOOTBALL

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Redshirt freshmen making immediate impact

Delahoussaye says year was ‘pivotal’ Lawrence Barreca Sports Writer

When LSU redshirt freshman kicker Colby Delahoussaye arrived on campus a year ago, he had one primary obstacle in his way: the fifth-most accurate kicker in Tiger history was entering his senior season.

The situation caused Delahoussaye to redshirt in 2012, keeping him off the field for the entirety of his true freshman season.

A number of road blocks ranging from injuries to overcrowdedness at a specific position have forced several Tigers to do the same, but Delahoussaye and teammates Jerald Hawkins and Travin Dural have overcome missing their true freshman seasons to become integral parts of the 2013 roster.

Delahoussaye joined the team as a walk-on looking for the opportunity to become the squad’s go-to field goal specialist.

Instead of feeling defeated, Delahoussaye said he used the chance to redshirt and learn from the upperclassman who held the position at the time, Drew

Alleman. Alleman mentored the freshman, and the results are paying off this season.

“I couldn’t have asked for more, as far as what that one year gave me to make me the kicker I am,” Delahoussaye said. “Drew Alleman was a huge help with me. He helped me to become a better kicker even though he was going to leave that year. He told me what it was going to be like, and he got me ready for it.”

Through five games in 2013, Delahoussaye has connected on all six of his field goal opportunities, and he is 28-for-28 on extra points, resulting in 46 points scored for the squad. The New Iberia, La., native had a highlight-reel contest against Georgia in Sanford Stadium on Saturday, hitting both a 49-yard and 39yard field goal.

Delahoussaye said taking last season off had a major impact on his performance early this season, and he wouldn’t change his path to the present time if he had the chance.

“If I could go back last year and start over again, I wouldn’t take that year back,” he said.

“Having what I’ve gotten from throughout that year and becoming the kicker I am now, it was pivotal to how I’m kicking now.”

Hawkins had a slightly different road to his starting role as right tackle, receiving his

opportunity after an injury to senior offensive lineman Josh Williford.

A season ago, the Tigers began the year with a plethora of offensive linemen worthy of a starting job. With former Tigers Josh Dworaczyk, Chris Faulk, P.J. Lonergan and Alex Hurst manning the trenches, finding a spot in the starting rotation became an immediate challenge.

Hawkins said he came out of high school dreaming of getting a starting spot at LSU, but that dream faded quickly during his freshman season.

“I came in here thinking I could try to play and try to start,” Hawkins said. “When it first hit me, it was hard, but after that I just took it as a great experience.”

Hawkins uses the techniques and lessons he learned from Dworaczyk, saying the year he redshirted was “definitely” a lifechanging experience.

Dural had the roughest first season of the group though, suffering an injury before stepping foot in Tiger Stadium.

During preseason practice in 2012, Dural suffered a seasonending knee injury, knocking out any chance he may have had to see the field during his freshman campaign.

Junior receiver Jarvis Landry, who suffered a stress fracture in his foot his freshman year, related

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Redshirt freshman Colby Delahoussaye (42) waits for the snap Sept. 14. He said the time he spent redshirting was a valuable learning experience.

to the young Dural and offered to help him recover both physically and mentally off the field. “[We were] just embracing him and telling him and letting him know that things happen for a reason,” Landry said. “We thought he was going to bounce back, and he has.”

Through five games in 2013, Dural has caught three passes for 57 yards, including a 36-yard reception against Kent State.

Landry commended Dural for his ability to return to the field,

and he said Dural will continue to make an immediate impact as he fights for the No. 3 receiver spot.

“Being an 18-year-old kid and getting hurt like that, and then his ability to respond,” Landry said. “His ability to learn and continue to grow ... will make him a great player in this organization in due time.”

Contact Lawrence Barreca at lbarreca@lsureveille.com; Twitter: @LawBarreca_TDR

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SPEED KILLS TOMMY ROMANACH · Sports Contributor Class of 2017 football prospect Dylan Moses commited to LSU on Sept. 22, ending his recruitment in his freshman year of high school.

Moses received his scholarship offer from the Tigers last year after he ran the 40-yard dash in 4.46 seconds at LSU’s camp in July 2012.

Over the years, Moses’s type of speed has represented a trademark for the football program. His graduation is a long time away, but if Moses continues on the track he’s on, he may join an elite group of speedsters at LSU. Here are the most agile players at LSU since 2000, using the times from the player’s pro days or his performance in the NFL Combine.

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Bulldogs to a 44-41 shootout against LSU. With two victories over top10 opponents already this season, Murray has proved he is more than capable of winning big games.

Georgia is undefeated in the conference and has the easiest road to the SEC Championship Game with Florida as the only ranked opponent left on its schedule.

Last Week: 4 3. Texas A&M (4-1, 1-1 SEC) After watching Alabama shut out Ole Miss, the 42 points Johnny Manziel put up against the Tide look all the more impressive.

The Aggie defense is awful, but if Alabama couldn’t slow down its offense, no one else will. And in any shootout situation, my money is on Johnny Football.

Last Week: 3 4. LSU (4-1, 1-1 SEC) There was good news and bad news for the Tigers following their trip

to Athens.

The good news is the LSU offense again proved itself to be an elite unit. But the bad news is the Tiger defense is worse than anyone could have imagined.

The defensive line couldn’t generate a pass rush, the linebackers couldn’t tackle in the running game and the secondary looked lost in coverage. All of the Tigers’ goals are still attainable, but not if the defense doesn’t make major improvements going forward.

Last week: 2 5. Florida (3-1, 2-0 SEC) The Florida offense has looked much better with Tyler Murphy at quarterback. He’s by no means a great passer, but he’s stabilized the offense and helped get the running game back on track.

With their lone loss coming outside the conference, the Gators could be the only team with a chance to wrestle the SEC East away from Georgia.

Last Week: 6 6. Ole Miss (3-1, 1-1 SEC) Alabama proved the Rebel Black Bears aren’t ready to join the elite ranks of the SEC, but quarterback Bo Wallace and their offense is a lot better than they looked on Saturday. Aside from allowing a pair of long runs, the Ole Miss defense played well against the Tide.

Last Week: 5

The Daily Reveille 7. South Carolina (3-1, 1-1 SEC) Running back Mike Davis played the hero role, scoring three touchdowns to help the Gamecocks hold off UCF, 28-25.

However, starting quarterback Connor Shaw left the game with a shoulder injury and backup Dylan Thompson did not look ready to lead the offense. Shaw is expected to miss at least two weeks.

Last Week: 7

8. Missouri (4-0) The Tigers have the No. 9 scoring offense in the country after another lopsided victory, but to call their schedule cupcake would be an insult to sugary treats.

Things are about to get a lot tougher in a hurry. Missouri finally begins SEC play with a visit to Vanderbilt this Saturday before playing three ranked opponents in as many weeks.

Last Week: 9 9. Auburn (3-1, 1-1 SEC) After losing in Baton Rouge two weeks ago, Auburn had a bye week to rebound and prepare for a visit from Ole Miss this Saturday. As long as it doesn’t rain, expect quarterback Nick Marshall to continue playing well

NOTEBOOK, from page 5 Lack of depth inside The Lady Tigers only have three post players on their roster as they begin fall practice.

With only Plaisance, McKinney and sophomore center Derreyal Youngblood manning the post, foul trouble could prove costly.

Both Plaisance and Youngblood were in the top five of Lady Tigers fouls per game last season.

“It’s definitely something that’s at the back of your mind,” Plaisance said. “Especially if you pick up an early foul, it’s just something you have to be conscious about.”

The Lady Tigers will play aggressively and will have to be smarter on the defensive side of the ball, McKinney said.

Up-tempo offense The lack of depth inside and a surplus of quality guards will lead the Lady Tigers to play a more up-tempo offense this season, Caldwell said.

“Our guard play is going to have to be ready to go deep because we’re going to need to disrupt the basketball and defend [the full court],” Caldwell said.

“We’re going to have to do things creatively in the backcourt so we’re not at the mercy of teams that may be strong in the post position.”

In addition to Kenney and Ballard, the Lady Tigers return sophomore guard Anne Pedersen, freshman guards Raigyne Moncrief, Jasmine Rhodes, Rina Hill and junior college transfer DaShawn Harden boost an already deep guard rotation.

Moncrief and Hill add elite speed and quickness, and the Lady Tigers will look to use those strengths to press teams on defense, Caldwell said.

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Freshman guard Raigyne Moncrief practices with the Lady Tigers on Tuesday in the LSU Basketball Practice Facility.

“We’re going to push the ball at every opportunity, so we’re going to need players who can handle the basketball, so we’re not going to be as restricted in our ability to get the ball down the court,” Caldwell said. “Our foot speed is very good. Moncrief, Rhodes and Hill can all get out [on the break] quickly. Our team is going to be a lot quicker than what we have been in the past.”

“This group of freshmen has come in and been so easy to work with,” Plaisance said. “The Spain trip really helped us grow as a team. We told them when they came in, they could come with us to anything.”

McKinney said the Lady Tigers have been doing more things off the court together than they have in the past, which has led to more team bonding.

Spain trip helps Tigers bond Over the summer, the Lady Tigers took an exhibition trip to Spain, and the experience helped the team grow into a more cohesive unit, Caldwell said.

Contact Trey Labat at tlabat@lsureveille.com; Twitter: @Treylabat_TDR

page 9 going forward.

Last Week: 8 10. Vanderbilt (3-2, 0-2 SEC) Disciplinary problems and two early season losses have taken some of the shine off what was supposed to be a big year for Vanderbilt.

The Commodores need to start winning games if they want to get their season back on track, and Missouri this week is a great place to start as Georgia, Texas A&M and Florida loom.

Last Week: 10 11. Arkansas (3-2, 0-1 SEC) The Razorback offense was able to keep pace with Texas A&M for a while last week, but their defense couldn’t get a stop when they needed it. But against Johnny Football, what defense really could?

Last Week: 13 12. Mississippi State (2-2, 0-1 SEC) The State defense has actually put up good numbers this season, allowing just 14.8 points per game. But since the Bulldogs’ only victories this season have come against Alcorn State and Troy, expect that number to go up

as the fighting cowbells welcome a high-powered LSU offense looking to prove it has gotten over a tough loss against Georgia.

Last Week: 12 13. Tennessee (3-2, 0-1 SEC) The Vols allowed 17 unanswered points in the second half and had to cling for dear life to preserve a seven point victory against South Alabama.

That kind of ineptitude speaks for itself.

Last Week: 11 14. Kentucky (1-3, 0-1 SEC) What do the Wildcats have in common with a 45-year-old man who still lives at home with his parents?

Neither one is ever moving out of the basement.

Last week: 14 James Moran is a 21-year-old mass communications senior from Beacon, N.Y.

Contact James Moran at jmoran@lsureveille.com; Twitter: @James_Moran92

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Tiger Trails: the LSU service all students love to hate THE BOX DOES NOT EXIST Jana King Columnist “All right, let’s have a nice day.”

When I was in elementary school, these words were spoken to me each morning by my mother as I stepped out of the car in the carpool line.

Now I hear them spoken to me by the Tigerland A bus driver as I step off onto the sidewalk outside of Lockett Hall.

Ah, Tiger Trails — the University’s bus system that gets us where we need to go, while giving us a unique experience that cannot be matched by any other LSU utility.

For some students, the first bus ride to campus is a rite of passage, signaling their newfound independence as they become an off-campus student.

There are several benefits to taking the bus instead of driving to campus. If I were to drive my car each day to campus, I would have to pay $600 per year in gas and parking fees. That is $600 that I save, while giving up

the responsibility of navigating traffic, dodging pedestrians and finding parking spaces. I am then free to listen to my iPod and enjoy the scenic ride along Nicholson Drive.

Riding the bus also gives you a look at the diversity of the LSU student body.

Like dipping a ladle into LSU’s melting pot of students, you find yourself bumping elbows with some who don’t speak your language, and some who speak it a little too loudly.

Some of my best Tiger Trails anecdotes involve the members of Baton Rouge’s community who are also making use of this valuable resource.

On one particular bus ride, I was fortunate enough to have a conversation with an older woman, who encouraged me to continue on in college, no matter how tough it seemed. She told me that her biggest regret was not going to college and that I had to take advantage of the opportunity I was given, no matter the cost.

I knew that this was one of those moments that I would look back on later in the semester when things were bleak and I was stressed about exams.

The bus drivers are just

as diverse in personality as the riders.

Operating a daily fleet of 19 vehicles, the men and women who make up the Tiger Trails bus drivers are among some of the finest LSU employees.

Some have a fondness for music, others seem to love the intercom, but all are there, rain or shine, to give LSU students a ride to school.

Public relations major Matthew Bagot tweeted on Monday: “One of the best things about @lsu’s Tiger Trails are the friendly bus drivers ... I look forward to telling them hello every day!”

Later that same day, he was so delighted during the bus ride that he tweeted again: “I’ve decided that I am going to get this bus driver a Christmas card.”

Should you feel moved to, I hope you take whatever steps you can to show how grateful you are to the men and women operating LSU’s bus system.

And that starts with a simple thank you, as you step onto campus.

This is the appreciative attitude we should all have toward our bus drivers. Those dedicated individuals who get us where we

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A LSU Tiger Trails bus parks in front of the Journalism building on Aug. 21. A single ride on a Tiger Trails bus can offer a look at the diverse University populus.

need to be, maybe not always when we need to be there, but always with a story to tell our friends.

I encourage all LSU students — the next time you find yourself squished like a can of sardines into one of those purple and white vehicles, take a look around and realize how fortunate we are to be

on this ride.

Jana King is a 19-year-old women and gender studies sophomore from Ponchatoula, La. Contact Jana King at jking@lsureveille.com; Twitter: @jking_TDR

Students need a new way to choose their majors NEUTRAL GROUND Eli A. Haddow Columnist If you’re sitting in your gen ed chemistry class reading this column, you are probably in the very late stages of boredom. But you have to complete this course for your major, so you’re here.

You are one of 29,549 students studying at a conglomerate university that encompasses arts, humanities, business, engineering, agriculture and who knows what else. So, the University tells you to pick a major and hope for the best.

According to the LSU Dean of Students, the average student changes majors about three times before they graduate.

But it doesn’t have to be like this.

If we grouped students by conscious choice and by

subconscious personality type, we could effectively separate them without the need to declare a major before their first year. This is partially at work in the LSU University College’s True Colors workshops. The point of the program is to lend guidance to students who have not decided on their majors and point them down a path to success based on personality type.

Then put them through tailored general education regimes that are broad, yet focus on their interests.

Currently, the University coaxes high school seniors into picking a career path out of 72 major fields, according to the 20112012 General Catalog, before they step onto campus. But over the next four years, many decide that their aspirations were not, shall we say, realistic. Then it’s up to the state to educate them through the ensuing “victory lap(s).”

The University endorsed this academic malingering by

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boasting in 2012 that the six-year graduation rate was at 66.7 percent, an all time high. There has to be a more efficient way to get students on the track toward graduating on time.

By using the same process as True Colors, the University could gauge a student’s personality type and narrow down his or her prospective majors. From there, they could incorporate the student’s preference to determine a first-year curriculum.

This leads to the increased emphasis on everyone’s favorite gripe: general education courses.

The object of a general education course is not necessarily to learn and retain the information that you regurgitate onto your midterm and final exams; it is to develop the critical thinking skills associated with the subject. But for freshmen, it can also help choose a path of study.

This is a good starting point for many students, especially

freshmen, who are lost amid the confusion of finding Cox Auditorium. But it’s not nearly enough.

First-year students need to focus less on their last three years and spend their first two semesters mastering all of the skills necessary to succeed in any college course.

A more encompassing general education curriculum would teach skills for all parts of the brain.

Freshmen should be required to take all general education their first year in both topics that apply to their interests and those that do not. The result is a well-rounded thought process when approaching any college course.

For instance, English 2000, which should be immune to ACT exemptions, teaches students the fundamentals of writing at a college level.

The same goes for math. Humanities students nearly vomit at the thought of numbers, but exercising the deductive brain process used during problems is essential

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in developing the analytical skills needed to write papers.

Without learning to use both of these methods, we are hopeless when it comes time for us to combine them.

By using some kind of combination of personality registry, student choice and a first-year general education curriculum, we could cut down on the number of students who are lost during their second and third years of college.

Granted, these changes would be hard for such a large university, but with True Colors, we have begun down the right path.

Now look up; your professor is speaking.

Eli Haddow is a 20-year-old English and history junior from New Orleans.

Contact Eli Haddow at ehaddow@lsureveille.com

Quote of the Day “Politics are usually the executive expression of human immaturity.”

Vera Brittain author Dec. 29, 1893 — March 29, 1970

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The third option to win the gov’t budget battle Mr. Fini Joshua Hajiakbarifini Columnist The federal government has finally shut down due to a failure to compromise between the Democrats and the Republicans. With all this debate about government spending, federal debt and taxes, one may be surprised to learn there is another option on the table.

Both political parties are financed and supported by big business, based on both of their proposed budgets. From the Republicans, the proposals include major spending cuts and tax cuts which they claim will end the federal deficit by 2035.

This proposal would be similar to Reaganomics and would drastically increase the income and wealth gap in the United States.

On the other hand, President Barack Obama’s proposal is only marginally better: It demands some revenue increase while at the same time lowering the corporate tax rate. This allows most of the Bush tax rate to be made permanent and makes trillions in cuts to spending while still supporting corporate welfare.

When the Bush tax cuts expired in January, instead of allowing them to expire and enjoying

the increased revenues, Obama made a deal to cut taxes and make them permanent. According to liberation fiscal conservative Grover Norquist, Obama and the Democrats preserved 84 percent of the Bush tax cuts and made them permanent.

This rightward shift in public policy is an outrage and a betrayal to liberals and the poor and middle class. Fortunately, there is a third way that could set the United States on a path to prosperity in 10 years — the People’s Budget.

The Progressive Caucus of the U.S. House of Representatives has had a proposal to balance the federal budget since 2011 called the People’s Budget. While Obama and the Republicans support cuts to entitlements, the Progressive Caucus has worked out a way to preserve them and still balance the budget.

The first major pillar involves revenues. All tax rates should return to Clinton-era levels when the economy was booming and the government had surpluses. The bill also proposes a higher tax rate for the millionaires and billionaires. It would raise taxes to 45 percent for those earning more than $1 million per year and 49 percent for those who earn more than $1 billion per year.

Another revenue change would be in the tax structure. All capital gains would be considered

income and taxed accordingly. For example, Mitt Romney made $13.7 million in 2011. This is more than $1 million earned per month, yet he paid a lower tax rate than those in the middle class.

The People’s Budget ends all corporate loopholes and also ends subsidies for energy companies.

ExxonMobil doesn’t need subsidies since they make more than $40 billion in profit per year.

The bill would also cut defense and overseas military spending and put a tax on financial speculation, derivatives and foreign exchange.

The Progressive Caucus proposal is the only budget that strengthens the entitlement programs instead of cutting them. First by affecting health care by adding a public option and allowing government to negotiate the price of prescriptions.

Second, it would end the tax rate cap on social security payroll tax which would drastically increase the solvency of Social Security in the long run.

It is hard to believe that this budget proposal has been available for more than two years, yet after winning re-election, Obama didn’t mention or push for it. It seems that Obama, like Congress, is bought and paid for by the corporations and the rich, and proposals like this will likely never make it on headline news or on Obama’s campaign websites.

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Frank and Ursula Merkelbach stop at the barrier in front of the Vicksburg National Military Park on Tuesday. The National Park Service has been directed to close all memorials, and non-essential staff has been directed to go home.

It is outrageous that the Democrats and Republicans have destroyed American financial credibility to the point that S&P downgraded us in 2011. The American people seriously need to stop settling for this dual party system where both parties put the nation’s interests second to their party’s donors’ interests.

The solution to this budget crisis is for an overhaul of not just the budget but the political system, and the people need to be the source

of the reform instead of passive voters.

No more voting for change.

Let’s actually be the change.

Joshua Hajiakbarifini is a 24-yearold political science and economics senior from Baton Rouge.

Contact Joshua Hajiakbarifini at jhajiakbarifini@lsureveille.com; Twitter: @JoshuaFini

Government’s shutdown exemplifies its larger issues Shut up, meg Megan Dunbar Opinion Editor Welcome to the United States of America, where the rules are made up and the points don’t matter.

Except, of course, that the rules are in the Constitution and the points are people’s jobs. And it’s all acted upon by squalling, petty middle schoolers.

If our Student Government can keep itself in line enough to keep going even during last semester’s fiasco of an election, you’d think those we’ve elected into national office would be able to do the same.

But they’ve failed us, and we should be revolting right now.

Whether or not we agree on different policies, I think most Americans agree that a government shutdown is an unprofessional way to conduct business.

It’s disorganized, and points to a larger issue behind the lack of marriage licenses and legal rowing in Washington D.C. While the closure of national parks may not affect students specifically, what matters most is the gesture.

The shutdown tells citizens their government only exists as a job factory. It’s not the end of the world. Instead, we’re left with 800,000 out-of-work constituents and a creeping sense of dread.

But this isn’t an apocalyptic movie.

We just can’t access public records, the Army-Navy game won’t happen and the live panda cam is off.

Who needs the government anyway?

The government-sponsored panda cam is off, but Time magazine jumped on that one, placing a fluffy stuffed version on a stool in its offices and a livestream on its website.

There’s a creative quasi-solution for you.

Instead of thinking outside the box, or really thinking at all, Congress has turned into a stubborn child who’s just swallowed the key to a select few doors, and we’re the fed-up parents who locked Congress in its room.

We’re so fed up, even a trip to the emergency room is out of the question, because we know eventually we’ll get the keys back somehow.

If Congress fails to fix this problem, we’ll once and for all be the most immature nation on the face of the planet. Welcome to your

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A sign on the door to the USDA Service Center explains that they are closed due to the government shutdown Tuesday in Champaign, Ill.

future as a U.S. citizen — and, really, your present.

This — like every other debate-heavy political issue — has turned into a blame game among political parties.

Fox News said in a news story that “what the Obama administration is portraying as a ‘shutdown…’ is turning out to be more of a slimdown.”

Anyone who’s followed the facts of this story would know

there have always been provisions for essential employees.

It is a shutdown. That’s what the word has meant since people have begun talking about this issue. Slimdown is just their attempt at re-appropriating the vocabulary.

This isn’t a surprise to anyone but Fox News, who goes on to talk about how the shutdown really isn’t a big deal, except that Obama is a big bully. Again we find a news outlet using an actual issue as

partisan leverage.

MSNBC, on the other hand, keeps the focus on our deeply divided Congress.

Pretty sure this bickering is the definition of immaturity.

Every day, The Daily Reveille management staff meets to discuss what will run in the paper the next day. We spend a half an hour on average arguing about what will make the front page, and sometimes the results favor our sports section over news or entertainment.

But we always come to some sort of conclusion.

Yes, some editors end up angry, but the next day they will end up with the front of their dreams.

While this is a micro-scale issue, imagine how it would feel if instead of talking out different ideas, we stared each other down until someone caved. #reveilleshutdown If college students are capable of compromise, what’s stopping our leaders?

Megan Dunbar is a 20-year-old English senior from Greenville, S.C.

Contact Megan Dunbar at mdunbar@lsureveille.com; Twitter: @TDR_MDunbar

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T-shirt company combines philanthropy, unique fabrics Organization expands to campus Alexis Rebennack Staff Writer

A T-shirt company that began in a dorm room and expanded across the U.S. has now come to LSU with the help of some University students.

Serengetee, which began at the University of Arizona, aims to have customers “wear the world” and create a change in places across the globe, simply with the purchase of a shirt.

Louisiana is one of the last states to have Serengetee campus representatives, but that makes the LSU campus representatives all the more optimistic and excited to bring their product to the LSU community.

“When I applied for the job, I had to answer why I wanted to bring these shirts on campus,” English sophomore and campus representative Dakota Dugas said.

“I said when kids come to college, it’s the first time they can be a part of the world, and it’s a great opportunity for them to do something small and contribute to the world in a certain way.”

Every shirt is handmade, each with a different fabric on the pocket from somewhere around the world.

Five percent of the proceeds from shirt sales go to help individual nonprofits across the globe.

Currently, the representatives on the University’s campus are searching for a worthwhile nonprofit cause to pair with a unique local design.

“I want to see more of a localized thing with it, like crawfish designs or fleur-de-lis things going on,” computer science sophomore and campus representative Brian Tucker said.

The company boasts more than 30 different fabrics, which means they are currently paired with more than 30 different nonprofits around the world.

“We are constantly looking for good and impactful nonprofits to pair with our fabrics,” Serengetee marketing manager Seth Klebe said.

Klebe said the founders of the company have a desire to help people suffering in the world, but they realize that in order to help

Wednesday, October 2, 2013 enrollment, from page 1 there is less faculty, the change in class sizes are not so encouraging, Alexander said.

Currently class sizes are 23.5 students to one teacher.

Alexander said although this number could be improved, the faculty and University should concentrate on giving students more opportunities to succeed while they are enrolled.

“They really don’t have a chance if they drop out,” Alexander said.

University Registrar Robert

Doolos addressed priority scheduling changes for next semester.

Doolos said the only part of the process that will change is degree candidates graduating in the upcoming semester will have priority over Honors College students.

Most honors students are freshmen and sophomores, thus they should not be in competition for classes with students exiting the University, Doolos said.

Contact Fernanda Zamudio-Suarez at fsuarez@lsureveille.com

What do you think of the government shutdown?

‘The only way it affects me is I won’t be able to go hiking when they close the national parks. I’ll save money from travelling though.’

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Serengetee began in a dorm room at the University of Arizona and wants customers to “wear the world.” The University is one of the last schools to be represented.

as many people as they can, the company itself has to have enough money to do so.

“Sometimes, doing things like building schools and creating clinics actually causes problems,” Klebe said. “So, it’s Serengetee’s goal that when we give back, we do it in the right way and in a responsible way.”

According to Dugas, being a college representative for Serengetee has perks that most people wouldn’t expect from a job.

For example, Dugas said that the company lets the representatives bring as many ideas to the table as they want.

“If there is a cause that a rep likes, we look up the nonprofit’s score to see if we give them $1, how much of that dollar actually goes to their cause,” Klebe said.

“We find ones in the highest percentile of using money for that for the cause.”

Although homework and jobs consume the lives of most college students, sports administration junior and campus representative Christie LaFever said that doesn’t have to stop students from giving back. “[The company] is cool because we are in college and are

busy, and we can make a difference by buying a shirt,” LaFever said.

Serengetee flaunts tanks, Tshirts, crew cuts, V-necks, shorts and even backpacks, all of which help support a community in need.

Students can order any of these products online at serengetee.com.

The representatives at LSU are currently working on pairing shirts with nonprofits that serve a variety of local causes such as coastal wetlands restoration, greek life philanthropies or Hurricane Katrina relief.

Jason Jeffries kinesiology junior

‘It’s sort of rubbish. Even though they don’t agree, there’s a better way to avert the conflict. It’s completely ridiculous.’

Derrel Wilright pre-veterinarian junior

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chemical engineering freshman

‘I just found out about it [Tuesday] morning, but I think I should be worried.’

Mohammed Alqallaf chemistry junior

‘I think it will affect me. Nothing will be built, no roads.’

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College Dr. and Perkins rd. Apply in person and ask for Megan. ____________________________

Bilingual Receptionist English-Spanish gregtown@enroll-louisiana.com _____________________________ Help Wanted Position open at small boutique on Siegen Lane, must be able to work Tuesday and Thursday from 10-4... if interested, contact Britlynn at 337-3801349 _____________________________ Portico Restaurant & Bar is opening it’s second location in Southdowns Village Shopping Center and how hiring for ALL positions. GREAT OPPORTUNITY!!

Please apply in person at our current location on 11777 Coursey Blvd. between 2pm-5pm _____________________________

Hungry Howies Pizza is looking for Delivery drivers. Must have car,good driving record and insurance. Our drivers make $12-15 per hour, get cash nightly and have very flexible hours. Apply in person at Nicholson location. _____________________________ Looking for a Reading Tutor for my 8yr old to come in home twice a week for 45 min please call 225-2665452 _____________________________ Cafe Americain Now Hiring Part/Full Time Servers Apply after 2:pm M-F at 7521 Jefferson Hwy Flexible Schedules _____________________________ 50 New Donors Needed!

New donors can donate life saving plasma and receive $90 compensation in two donations.

Student ID receive a $10 bonus on first two donations with ID Biomat Plasma 5906 Airline Suite 101 225-354-0965 Grifolsplasma.com Walk ins welcome Current picture ID, Proof of Social Security Number required _____________________________ Part-time nanny needed - early mornings and some afternoons - call Carolynn at 225-326-8997 _____________________________ Admin Asst Wanted P/T (20hrs). Flex Sched. Must work everyday Dealing with HR, Acct, Data Entry, logistics.

Please email resumes to Connor@ nencompanies.com ____________________________ Part time counter clerk needed!

Flexible hours and great for students.

Welsh’s Cleaners at the corner of

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Upscale establishment seeking cocktail waitress. Great work environment, clientele, and pay. Contact Ronnie at 225-907-6264, email resume to dennis68@cox.net. Or, fill out an application at Churchill’s, 7949 Jefferson Hwy, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70809. _____________________________ After school help needed for middle schoolers 3 to 5 days/ wk. Homework, activities, light housework. References and reliable transportation required. University Club Plantation. Call 225.802.7689. _____________________________ 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 _____________________________ Servers and Banquet Staff needed.

Daytime availability between 10am3pm preferred. If interested please contact cateringrestemployment@ gmail.com ____________________________

Gino’s Restaurant is seeking part time evening hostesses. Please apply in person at 4542 Bennington Ave. Monday-Friday, 2-5pm. _____________________________

Join Our Customer Loyalty Team (Baton Rouge) The License Coach (www. licensecoach.com) is seeking a new team member to join our customer loyalty team. The following skills are required for this full time position.

-Work in a fast paced environment -Have the ability to multi-task -Personable -Handle a large amount of inbound and outbound calls -Internet Savvy -Strong Work Ethic If you feel that you have the skills listed please forward your resume. blake@licensecoach.com

Part-Time Physical Therapy Technician needed. Close to campus. Must be available all day on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Salary DOE. Email resume to downtownphysical@bellsouth.net _____________________________ MAXWELL’S MARKET Now hiring cashiers and prep positions.

Flexible hours. No late nights. Apply in person at Maxwell’s Market on Highland Rd across from Ruffino’s restaurant. Corner of Highland Rd and E Petroleum Dr. or call 755-2230 _____________________________ APPLEBEE’S Perkins Rowe Hiring Servers & Bartenders Apply on line: bigrivergrp.clickandhire.net _____________________________ LSU Students. On Campus job. $8.35/ hour starting pay. Opportunity for frequent raises and advancement.

Weekends off. Email LJOBS-L@ LISTSERV.LSU.EDU for more information. _____________________________ Small childcare center hiring parttime infant teacher. Email resume to cdshighland@gmail.com

Wednesday, October 2, 2013

Super Charming 2B/2B in the garden district.

Near LSU, great for grad students, couples or professors! Perfect house for entertaining, along the St. Patricks parade route.

1500/mo. 225-802-8446

Need a CAR? Bad or No Credit?

In House Financing Available with Downpayment!

Red Barn Motors 225-665-7770 _________________________ Wonderful 2001 Miata for Trade. Blue, hardtop, 2dr. Dependable engine.

Upwards miles. Val ~$3200. Great for sparky Gal or Guy. Must love Miatas.

Elizabeth 225-317-4365. _____________________________ *WHEELS & TIRES!* Best Prices on ALL Brands & Sizes *PARTS & ACCYS!* All OEM & Performance *AUTO SERVICES!* Mounting and Balancing up to 34” Tire Rotations, Oil Changes Brake Services, General Maintenance (225) 292-7880 11114 Cedar Park Ave Suite B, Baton Rouge _____________________________

Custom LSU Chevy Truck 72 C-10 One of a Kind 4 on the floor Cam, Alum Intake, Rims $8K Nego

Beau Pre - 3 Bed/2 Bath, 2-car garage, flexible move-in date, lease thru summer ’14, $1650/mth, deposit required, no smoking/no pets, includes lawn maintenance, fridge, W/D. Utilities not included. 225.978.7353

____________________________ BEAUTIFUL one bed apartments.

Off LSU Bus Route..

STUDENT DISCOUNT! GATED COMMUNITY Contact Brandie 225-615-8521

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! _____________________________ What is the point in continuing to have 3 buses on one route(Garden District) if one of the GPS units doesn’t work?!

I see the bus all the time pass without slowing down for stops. No one is ever on it because no one ever knows where it is. Why should we continue to spend the money to drive a bus around that doesn’t help students?!! Fix the GPS on the bus or take it out of commission!!!

lonely girl looking for tall, dark and handsome man. i like to cuddle, watch cat videos and take long walks in the sunset. interested? lets chat girlofyourdreamz@yahoo.com

____________________________ 2/1.5 townhouse near LSU, pets OK,$650,McDaniel Properties owner/ agent 388-9858 ____________________________ House For Rent Capital Heights Area 4 Bedroom / 2 Bathrooms Washer/Dyer Yard service provided 225-928-9384 gm.properties@yahoo.com ____________________________

Dear LSU, what’s the point of Moodle when each professor has a different website for homework and quizzes?

WISDOM TOOTH PAIN? Extended weekday and weekend hours available for extractions.

(225)766-6100 www.gardnerwadedds.com

Wednesday, October 2, 2013 MAJORS, from page 1

Other freshmen can struggle when reality and fantasy collide — for example, a student may have wanted to be a doctor all their life, but did not realize until college they would have to take biology classes in which they may not perform well or enjoy, according to Anthony.

She said not succeeding in a class or changing majors is sometimes helpful because it prompts students to explore other areas they may end up loving. Freshmen should try

out classes in areas they are considering, she said, because it is OK to be uncommitted to a major during the first year of college, which is largely a phase of discovery and transition.

Sarah Corie, a political science freshman who participated in the workshop, said she is interested in politics but is unsure of what aspect to focus on and what career options she may have. She said because the workshop linked values and talents with majors and careers, it helped identify potential outlets for her interests.

The Daily Reveille “When people ask you ‘What kind of person are you?’, I never know what to say,” Corie said. “Having [personal characteristics] listed and then realizing I agree with all of them is helpful.”

Ten more workshops will take place this semester. Students can register in person in 150 Allen Hall or by calling 225-578-6822.

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Wait, say that again: ‘People have asked you all your life, ‘What do you want to be when you grow up?’ — not really so much ‘Who are you?’’

Erin Anthony

Contact Olivia McClure at omcclure@lsureveille.com

UCFY counselor

UCFY WORKSHOPS upcoming dates and times

later this week

WEDNESDAY

10 to 11 a.m. and 2 to 3 p.m.

THURSDAY

10:30 to 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.

later this semester

NOV. 19

10:30 to 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.

NOV. 20

10 to 11 a.m. and 2 to 3 p.m.

NOV. 21

10:30 to 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.

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THE Daily Commuter Puzzle ACROSS 1 Lying flat 6 Vase-shaped pitcher 10 Actress __ Perlman 14 Refuge 15 Roy Rogers and __ Evans 16 All __; listening 17 Bumbling 18 Present 19 Brag 20 Panama, e.g.

22 Large seaport in Ukraine 24 Fib teller 25 Revitalize 26 Prairies 29 Casts a ballot 30 Cleaning cloth 31 Go in 33 Stacks of cards 37 Dating couple gossiped about 39 First extra inning 41 Former Iranian rulers’ title 42 Battlefield doc 44 Tricks 46 Foamy drink 47 Surface luster 49 Poet __, Lord Tennyson 51 Cut notches along the edge of 54 On the house 55 Hooky player 56 Very, very old 60 Intensive care __; ICU 61 Zone 63 Opening in a forest 64 Search for ore 65 Is victorious 66 Groups of cattle 67 Small dowels 68 Lie next to 69 Lovers’ meeting DOWN 1 Greek letters 2 Tirade 3 All __; done

4 Katmandu resident 5 Interweave 6 __ Allan Poe 7 Bide one’s time 8 Leprechaun 9 Witty reply 10 Breaks in a child’s school day 11 Severe; stern 12 Jagged 13 Egyptian dam 21 __ arrived; isn’t here yet 23 Owner’s paper 25 Knox & Worth 26 Overly proper 27 Tardy 28 Elderly 29 Closest planet to Earth 32 Brusque 34 Blacken 35 Hardy cabbage 36 Get rid of 38 Moves to another place 40 Listened to

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43 Extended family group 45 __ of hand; magic trick 48 Canada’s capital 50 Snail’s tentacle 51 Baffle with a hard question

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Bert’s buddy Regretting Banquet List of dishes Change from time to time 58 Finds a total 59 In case 62 Curved bone

DIVERSITY CENTERS, from page 1

really focused on our peers in the SEC,” said Steib. “I think that now that we have two free-standing centers it puts us in elite company on the national scene.”

Steib and her team at the Women’s Center researched other facilities at peer Universities and found that what is offered here at the University compares well.

Many schools had resource centers for women, but some, including Arkansas, Georgia and Mississippi State, did not.

Steib spent time researching what other universities offer and found schools in the SEC have centers, but they are not necessarily freestanding structures, which is where the University now stands out above others.

The Women’s Center and AACC operate under the Office of Equity, Diversity and Community Outreach, but Steib said the University is taking positive steps to stand out among its peers.

“A lot of people just have rooms in their union,” Steib said.

“We have dedicated centers that set us apart.”

Steib said although the centers are a sign that diversity is important to the University, there is still a lot that the Women’s Center can do to improve the University.

“Right now Louisiana is ranked dead last for womens issues,” Steib said. “There is so much we need to do.”

The Women’s Center is only one of the diversity centers at the University — the AACC sets the University even further apart from others.

Many universities in the South, including Alabama, Ole Miss, Texas A&M, Arkansas, Mississippi State and Florida, do not have a center for African-American students.

LaKeitha Poole, coordinator of the AACC, said that having a dedicated building makes a difference when reaching out to students and getting them involved.

“Having a center that is open and free standing lets us have students in the space and it helps them get involved in student organizations,” Poole said. “Having a cultural center lets others know that diversity is valued at the University.”

While detractors might say that a dedicated center is too much, Poole said the center is indispensable to the students at the University.

“It enhances the cultural, academic and social components that make up LSU,” Poole said. “For LSU as a flagship University to have a dedicated center, that means a lot.”

As students come and discover the Women’s Center and AACC, Steib said it is important to know that the centers are not exclusive to any group.

“Most of all, I want people to know that these centers are here and the resources are available to any student,” Steib said. “Nobody should think these are exclusive, they are here to promote diversity and serve students.”

Contact William Morris at wmorris@lsureveille.com

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