Today In Print: 6-16-11

Diversity: African American Cultural Center hosts Juneteenth, p. 5

Technology: Columnist Adam Arinder’s thoughts on the E3 conference, p. 6

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CRIME

Blanchard confesses to Feb. 26 attack

Charges must be filed by June 19 Morgan Searles Staff Writer

The LSU Police Department arrested a new suspect April 19 in the case of simple robbery that occurred Feb. 26 on Highland Road near the Parade Grounds, according to Steve Danielson, prosecuting attorney, and Sgt. Blake Tabor, spokesman for LSUPD. Cody J. Blanchard, 24, of 3836 Addis Lane, Addis, is currently in custody in East Baton Rouge Parish Prison, Tabor ‘Since the said.

Blanchard evidence confessed to inhas volvement in the developed, crime, and his was found certainly DNA on the victim’s that points necklace, which us in a was recovered at crime scene, different the Danielson said. direction.’

On April 14, LSU Police Sgt. Blake Tabor received a physevidence LSUPD spokesman ical analysis report from the State Police Crime Laboratory which identified Blanchard, SUSPECT, see page 4

T.N. “King” Contributing Writer

When a tornado devastated parts of Joplin, Mo., last month, it brought back painful memories of Hurricane Rita for one LSU student. Flashbacks of seeing his grandmother’s house 6 miles down the marsh pushed Kory Dahlen to help victims of a similiar situation.

“Do unto others as you want them to do unto you,” the construction management senior said. “I want to help these people out. I’ve been in similar situations, and people have helped me.”

Dahlen joined with South Cameron Alumni Association

Entertainment: Drums used for therapy, meditation, p. 5 Thursday, June 16, 2011 • Volume 115, Issue 143

and Cameron Parish to show Joplin tornado victims some southern hospitality.

Members of the Cameron Parish community will travel to Joplin from June 24-26, cooking three Louisiana classics per day for around a thousand victims and relief workers. Several 20 gallon cast iron KORY DAHLEN construction pots, which will yield management a significant number senior of servings, have been provided. Rice, meat and trimmings for

CHARLIE RIEDEL / The Associated Press

A flag hangs from a crane beyond a pile of debris in a Joplin, Mo., neighborhood devastated by a tornado on May 28.

BUDGET

College tuition increase approved

Lawmakers enact $37 million hike

The Associated Press (AP) — Lawmakers on the House and Senate’s joint budget committee reversed course Wednesday and approved a $37 million tuition increase across public college campuses this fall that had been stalled previously.

Senators voted 8-5 for the cost hike, while House members voted 13-4 for it.

The approval gives the bill final passage and makes it one of the only tuition boosts that will likely escape the Legislature during the current session. About $85 million in college tuition and fee increases remain stalled in the House amid strong opposition.

Opponents called the tuition hike a tax on students, while supporters said it was needed to fill in budget gaps at colleges after several rounds of state budget cuts.

Senators working on next year’s construction budget stripped out $45 million in new projects added by the Jindal administration and added $4 million for seven projects vetoed by the governor last year.

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CONSTRUCTION

UREC renovation plan approved Interior, exterior to be repaired by Aug. Kaitlin Torke Contributing Writer

By the first day of classes in mid-August, LSU students will be able to see a new and improved UREC Student Recreation Complex.

The state of Louisiana gave the

UREC permission to begin construction on a two-part facility renovation project Tuesday.

The plan includes exterior and interior renovations. Construction will occur in phases, allowing the main entrance to still be used.

Exterior renovation will extend the main entrance to the curb, reconfigure staff lots to be pedestrianfriendly, expand the service parking lot and feature new landscaping and brick pavement. Construction will

begin later this week, said Brad Wilson, UREC interim associate director of operations and project management.

Interior renovations will combine the operations desk, supervisor office and the ID desk into an allpurpose UREC operations desk.

Wilson said the consolidation will “provide more efficient and better customer service.”

RENOVATION, see page 4

photo courtesy of LSU UREC

A rendering shows the planned UREC exterior renovations, including extended front entrance, brick pavement and landscaping, expected to be completed Aug. 22.

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INTERNATIONAL

Thursday, June 16, 2011

NATIONAL

STATE/LOCAL

Ash from Chilean volcano turns Asian lunar eclipse blood red

Porn actress claims Weiner asked her to lie about talks, exchanges

Saints wrapping up workouts, hoping for deal in labor negotiations

SYDNEY (AP) — Asian and African night owls were treated to a lunar eclipse, and ash in the atmosphere from a Chilean volcano turned it blood red for some viewers.

Scientists said the specific phenomenon happening Thursday — known as a “deep lunar eclipse” — often exudes a coppery color. But the intensity of the color depends on the amount of ash and dust in the atmosphere.

NEW YORK (AP) — A former porn actress who exchanged emails and messages over Twitter with Rep. Anthony Weiner said Wednesday that he asked her to lie about their interactions, while a growing chorus of lawmakers pressed for his resignation as the scandal enveloping the congressman enters its third week.

Weiner has told friends he wanted to speak with his pregnant wife, Huma Abedin, before deciding whether to resign. She returned to Washington early Wednesday.

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Drew Brees says workouts he organized with Saints teammates at Tulane are ending this week and there’s hope that their next gathering will be at Saints headquarters with a new NFL labor agreement in place.

Brees says he’s encouraged by progress in labor negotiations between representatives of players and owners. He says that if a deal is reached soon, the decision

by Saints players to train together during the lockout will have paid off because they were able to work productively on formations and plays.

Iran launches homemade satellite into orbit, raises some concerns TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran launched a satellite into Earth’s orbit Wednesday, Iran’s state TV reported, in a feat that is likely to raise concerns among those who fear Iran’s intentions and nuclear development program.

The report said the locally produced satellite, called Rasad, or observation, was launched successfully by a Safir missile on Wednesday. There was no independent confirmation of the launch or of the satellite achieving orbit.

It’s the second satellite Iran has put into orbit. The first, named Omid, was launched in 2009.

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The Earth completely casts its shadow over the moon in a total lunar eclipse as seen in Manila, Philippines, before dawn Thursday.

Somali pirates and hostages forced to abandon ship after reported fire MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — A Somali pirate says a fire is tearing through a hijacked ship that pirates are holding off the country’s coast.

The pirate, who gave his name as Hassan Abdi, said an undisclosed number of pirates and hostages were forced to abandon the bulk cargo carrier MV Orna.

Abdi said it is believed the fire was caused by an electrical problem in the ship’s kitchen. The MV Orna was seized in December northeast of Seychelles.

Hamburg officials finish temporary levee to stop advancing flood waters HAMBURG, Iowa (AP) — Construction crews put the final touches on a makeshift levee standing between a small Iowa town and the creeping advance of Missouri River floodwater, as communities downstream took advantage of a temporary dip in water levels to bolster their own strained defenses.

Water that breached the primary river levee just south of the Missouri-Iowa border on Monday had advanced to within 500 yards of the temporary floodwall guarding Hamburg.

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Senate panel approves House drug testing bill despite controversy (AP) — A Senate committee has approved a Metarie lawmaker’s proposal requiring drug testing of welfare recipients, despite concerns the bill may be unconstitutional.

Republican John LaBruzzo says the courts should decide whether it will be overturned, similar to a program in Florida. At issue is whether the proposal authorizes search and seizure without probable cause.

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CORRECTIONS AND CLARIFICATIONS On June 9 The Daily Reveille incorrectly reported charges were pending against University student Camden Marcotte. However, Marcotte was exonerated of all charges on May 3.

In a June 14 article “LSU reassesses gameday parking,” The Daily Reveille incorrectly reported changes to the O lot. Permits to this lot will be sold as season parking permits and will be distributed to members of the season parking wait list.

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TRENDS

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STUDENT GOVERNMENT

Students save with daily deal website College councils’ future

uncertain after meeting

Laura Furr Staff Writer

Rachel McMaster usually pays $75 for wine, she but using a trendy new coupon service was able to save $60.

“What college kid doesn’t want to pay half price for stuff?” the sports administration senior said.

The fastest growing Web company in history is not Google or Facebook, but the deal-of-the-day website Groupon, a blend of the words “group” and “coupon.”

Kassidy Herring, biology freshman, said she used Groupon to find discounts on makeup, restaurants, tours and a trip to a nail salon in New Orleans.

Groupon partners with local businesses seeking exposure and new customers to sell discounted gift certificates to savvy young urbanites.

Site members anxiously await emails describing local daily deals.

The company uses collective buying to ensure success to local businesses. For each Groupon, a certain number of members have to purchase the certificate for other members to receive their Groupon.

Once a Groupon is purchased, it can be redeemed at the business.

Over the last year the company’s membership has skyrocketed.

In the first quarter alone Groupon’s membership grew from 3.4 million to 83.1 million.

The Chicago-based company now has a presence in 88 U.S. cities and 22 countries.

Rachel Wilson

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Travis Campbell, political science junior, uses Groupon’s website Monday to look for deals. Groupon has become popular among college students looking to save money.

Baton Rouge businesses have recently been chomping at the bit to join the phenomenon.

Local members have seen discounted prices up to 67 percent in recent weeks on products and services ranging from a month of exercise classes to Britney Spears concert tickets.

Revenue gained from Groupon users is discounted and shared, 50/50 in most cases, between Groupon and the local business. Vendors rarely break even on the deal, but businesses that have worked with the company praise Groupon for promoting their products.

Express Oil Change & Service Center on Perkins Road offered 66 percent off for oil change and tire rotation June 1. The service shop sold 505 deals over two days.

“We are a fairly new store and were using [Groupon] as a way to meet new customers. … We saw 100 new customers in a week. It was super successful,” said Don Fillingame, managing partner.

Chemical engineering sophomore Kyra Jones purchased Express Oil’s Groupon but hasn’t redeemed it yet.

She said Groupon is useful for students on a budget.

“It makes things that college kids want to do but can’t afford easier, and it opens you up to new experiences. It has practical things too,” Jones said.

Contact Laura Furr at lfurr@lsureveille.com

The Student Government Summer Planning Committee voted down a proposal Wednesday to do away with college councils.

SG President Cody Wells proposed giving the Senate full control of the funds.

He said each college council should have to come before the Senate for funding approval and surplus money should roll into the Senate’s surplus.

SG Vice President Kathleen Bordelon suggested that inactive councils should be done away with for that year until they could apply to have their budget approved for the next year.

Senator Lane Pace suggested completely overhauling college councils rather than trying to fix the status quo, while Speaker of the Senate Aaron Caffarel proposed doing away with college councils completely and “redirecting their purposes to other places.”

Caffarel said the $12,000 set aside for the councils’ use usually sits there the entire year.

He said the majority of councils think the money will just get used later. However, he said students should see the benefits of the money they pay during the semester.

Caffarel said councils have

had the chance for years to step up and use this money for the good of students, but haven’t.

Before voting on the proposal, Caffarel made sure to clarify that their vote would not change anything — they would simply propose the idea to the Senate as legislation when it was back in session.

Six Committee members voted against the measure — enough to vote it down.

Bordelon suggested that in order to decide what should be done about college councils, they should first define what they want college councils to do. Caffarel agreed and asked members to write up detailed proposals about the purpose of the college councils and what should be done about them.

Also discussed during the meeting was a bus trip for the Oregon football game and replacing the basketball bus trip with a major home game broadcasted on ESPN. SG Director of Athletics Chas Kelly informed the committee the football Pink Game had been set for Oct. 1.

Sponsorship for these events was also discussed.

Contact Rachel Wilson at rwilson@lsureveille.com

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the meals have been donated by Canik’s Feed & Grocery, Kelley Mart, Southern Solid Waste and Brown’s Grocery. Utility trailers will be used to transport food and items to Joplin.

The group will make a second trip to Joplin from August 19-21 to cook for tornado victims and distribute donations.

“The culture we are going to bring up on the weekend will put a smile on their faces,” said Dahlen.

Dahlen and the Cameron community are asking students, faculty and staff to donate LSU apparel and basic necessities to assist Joplin tornado victims. School supplies, cleaning and laundry supplies, personal toiletries and new or gently used clothing will also be accepted.

“It is the small things we use on a daily basis that we take for granted,” said Dahlen. “We don’t realize how important they are until [they’re] gone.”

The group is also accepting monetary donations to purchase food and supplies. Any remaining funds will be used to purchase school supplies for August delivery.

Ryan Bourriaque, South Cameron Alumni Association President and LSU 2005 and 2008 alumnus, said donations of any amount are welcome.

“No matter what or how much the donation is, we will accept it because it results in us having more than we started, and it is more to provide to the people of Joplin,” he said.

In the short week that the account with Capital One has been set up, more than $3,000 has been received.

“This is the character of Cam‘They Parish resihave been eron dents,” said Dr. through Paul Coreil, vice chancellor and digreat rector of the LSU hardship AgCenter. Coreil and are lived and worked Cameron Parish still not in from 1978-1992 fully and experienced recovered.’ the generosity of residents.

“They have Dr. Paul Coreil been through vice chancellor, great hardship director of and are still not LSU AgCenter fully recovered,” he said. “However, they are willing to step away from the cross they are carrying and pick up another state’s.”

The Cameron community wants give back to those who helped them during Louisiana natural disasters.

“Our effort is all about simple people with a simple plan producing incredible results,” Bourriaque said.

“Let’s turn Joplin purple and gold.”

Dahlen said people interested in drop off and collection information can contact him at (337) 912-2103 or email kdahle1@lsu.edu.

He said anyone wishing to make monetary donations can do so at any Capital One bank location. Donors should reference the “Joplin, Missouri Giving Back Tornado Relief Project” account.

According to a news release, all invoices and documentation of the checking account will be available for public review.

Contact T.N. “King” at tking@lsureveille.com

SUSPECT, from page 1

according to an LSUPD news release. LSU Police made contact with Blanchard on April 18 in Pierre Part. Blanchard consented to DNA sampling and provided a written confession of his actions to detectives, the release said.

Danielson said he must decide whether to file charges within 60 days of the arrest, meaning a decision will be made by June 19.

Danielson said if charges were dropped against Blanchard, he could possibly be released without bail.

But if charges are filed, Blanchard will proceed through the system as any other case, he said.

If filed, Danielson will have to provide the defense with discovery answers, information they are entitled to by law. The report would

RENOVATION, from page 1 “Consolidation allows us to operate by one person at slow times,” said Scott Belanger, UREC interim assistant director of marketing.

Interior construction is set to begin July 5, but the UREC has already begun to construct desks and make necessary purchases. During this time, temporary ID stations and operations desk will be set up.

“We need to keep up and keep fresh. [Renovation] allows us to put a cleaner, less sterile look on the building,” Wilson said.

Wilson said operational reserves are being used for the renovation and the UREC is well within budget. Interior renovation will cost approximately $95,000, and exterior renovation will cost approximately $319,000. No student or faculty membership fees have changed.

Wilson said parking and traffic might be affected. No street will be completely blocked off, but some may be reduced to one lane.

“There will be some need of flexibility for students or those who drive past the facility,” he said.

Both projects are anticipated to be completed August 22. Minor details may push completion to September, but Wilson said final details will “not be a hindrance to any service to students.”

Nursing sophomore Amanda Rehms said, “Change is never a bad thing.”

To see renderings of projected renovations, visit lsu.edu/urec/html/ src_construction.

Contact Kaitlin Torke at ktorke@lsureveille.com

disclose police reports and the arrest warrant. If charges are filed, documents become ‘At the public record the East Batime ... with ton Rouge Parish [Marcotte] Clerk of Court.

A simple certainly robbery charge appeared would include to be the any violence that place durperson took ing an unarmed responsible robbery, Danielfor the son said.

“I just don’t crime.’ know if that’s necessarily goSgt. Blake Tabor ing to be the LSUPD spokesman charge we file,” Danielson said.

“I need to talk to the victim.”

Danielson said he will decide if

Thursday, June 16, 2011 the state can carry a burden of proof — if it can be proved that the attack was an attempted simple robbery — or if prosecutors should choose another charge.

Tabor said information about Blanchard’s arrest on April 19 was not put into a press release immediately because of the sensitive nature of the case.

Tabor said respect of the victim’s rights were taken into consideration, and LSUPD is working to make sure the correct person is brought to justice.

Blanchard’s arrest is the second in the Feb. 26 case. LSUPD initially arrested University student Camden Marcotte. However, Marcotte was cleared of all charges by the District Attorney’s Office on May 3.

Danielson said charges were dropped against Marcotte “because

he didn’t commit the crime.”

Tabor said evidence can take time to process, and at the time of Marcotte’s arrest investigators used the limited evidence in their possession.

“At the time, going off the evidence that we had in our possession, [Marcotte] certainly appeared to be the person responsible for the crime,” Tabor said.

Tabor maintained that LSUPD followed proper procedure.

“Since the evidence has developed, certainly that points us in a different direction,” He said. “Ultimately we made the correct arrest.”

Contact Morgan Searles at msearles@lsureveille.com

Thursday, June 16, 2011

Entertainment

Move it to the drum Therapeutic drum circle brings beats, stress relief to Baton Rouge

Presented with a variety of unusual musi- breathing, followed by an icebreaker in which parcal instruments — from freestanding drums ticipants quickly passed shakers from hand to hand to lemon-shaped shakers to “lightning in around the drum circle. a can” — participants in a stress relievVolunteers then sounded out their names on their ing drum circle excitedly instruments, with the rest of the cirMorgan Searles awaited instruction Friday cle mimicking the beats.

Staff Writer night.

During the next activity, EnLed by facilitators Chartrainment, participants drummed lie and Robin Myers, a HealthRHYTHMS together to the same rhythm, while Charlie Myers event was held last week at The Red Shoes on mimed signals to sections of the circle to mix up the Government Street. sounds.

HealthRHYTHMS, a division of CaliforniaRobin Myers then demonstrated a section called based company Remo, uses a developed proto- Inspirational Beats, in which participants communicol to utilize drumming as a tool for maintaining cate emotions or a story using memories of the past health and well being, according to the Remo web- 24 hours, she said. site.

Charlie Myers said HealthRHYTHMS was deRobin and Charlie Myers led about 25 partici- veloped through neurology and music therapy to pants though drumming exercises and meditation maximize health benefits.

Friday.

DRUMS, see page 7 The event kicked off with stretching and

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DIVERSITY

Juneteenth celebrates end of slavery T.N. “King”

Contributing Writer

photos by MORGAN SEARLES / The Daily Reveille

The African American Cultural Center will host an afternoon filled with free food, fun, music and culture today to commemorate the AACC’s annual Juneteenth celebration. Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration that recognizes the emancipation of slavery in the United States.

Guests will learn the significance of Juneteenth through a poem written by a student, learn about the history of “Mardi Gras Indians” and hear a DJ mixing up the latest hits all afternoon.

The AACC encourages students, faculty, staff and community members to attend and learn something new about black culture.

“I want people to come and learn what Juneteenth is and how it got started,” said Niya Blair, African American Student Affairs coordinator.

On June 19, 1865, Union soldiers reported to Galveston, Texas, with news that the Civil War had ended and slaves were free. However, President Lincoln had ended slavery two and a half years before on January 1, 1863, through the Emancipation Proclamation. Several explanations are

Participants use instruments to relieve stress Friday in the HealthRHYTHMS drum circle at The Red Shoes on Gov. Street. The event included drumming exercises and meditation.

JUNETEENTH, see page 7

ASTRONOMY

Observatory offers free stargazing on Fri., Sat. nights

Participants can view comets, stars Morgan Searles Staff Writer

Under the faint glow of starlight, locals are finding their way to Highland Road for clearer views of the open night sky.

Evening Sky Viewing is a weekend event held at the Highland Road Park Observatory from 8:30 to 10 Friday nights and 7:30 to 10 Saturday nights.

The observatory also hosts an intellectual lecture series aimed at a general adult audience on Friday nights from 7:30 to 8:30.

Visitors can view close-ups of the moon, seasonal astronomical events and objects through the 20-inch-telescope.

Christopher Kersey, manager of the Highland Road Park Observatory, said the observatory has been open to the public on Friday nights since its completion in 1997 and has been open on Saturday nights for at least six years.

“The universe helps us keep it interesting,” Kersey said. “You never know when there might be a wonderful comet apparition or a strong meteor shower for that particular year.”

Every fourth Saturday, activities including a marshmallow roast, technical challenges and physical science demonstrations are held.

“People come for different reasons,” Kersey said. “Some people come on a date, or we get families who have young kids, space astronomy enthusiasts, regulars and kids who have grown up here.”

Kersey said most of the observatory’s programs are catered toward children with the exception of the Friday Night Lecture Series, which is geared toward adults but can be understood by high school students or enthusiastic middle school students.

“We pride ourselves on having intelligent and thought provoking talks — from very practical stuff like stargazing and NASA missions to abstract stuff like quantum physics,” Kersey said.

Merrill Hess, observatory volunteer and Baton Rouge Astronomical Society member, operated the telescope Friday. He said he has been involved with the observatory since its conception.

Hess said they see a mix of visitors at the weekend sky STARS see page 7

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Merrill Hess, Baton Rouge Astronomical Society member, enters coordinates into the computer system Friday to point the telescope towards the moon.

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Rush, “Time Machine Tour”

Rush proved a point in New Orleans on Friday — pure talent doesn’t age. From the glimmering opening notes of “Spirit of the Radio” to the final cymbal rolls of “Working Man,” Rush kept fans of all seating levels standing for the whole 26-song set. As always, drummer Neil Peart wowed audiences by effortlessly navigating complex fills, rhythms and time-signatures with all the calmness of an orchestral percussionist. Though Peart’s solo — the backbone of any Rush concert — seemed a little shorter than usual, a sub-par Peart solo is like sub-par sex — might not be the most amazing time ever, but are you really complaining?

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Cults, “Cults”

Columbia Records

Indie-pop duo Cults soared onto the scene last year with its ditty “Go Outside” and was speedily signed to Columbia Records. Much like their debut single, their album celebrates youth, incorporating samples and melodies from girl groups.

For the most part the music isn’t saccharine - the petulant lyrics are backed by guitar riffs and sweeping synths reminiscent of “dream pop” artists like Beach House. But at times, Cults verges on twee — a turnoff to mature listeners. Cults’ debut is a pearl of indie-pop glee, but the duo needs to expand its style if it wants to live up to the hype.

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City and Colour, “Little Hell”

Dine Alone/Vagrant Records

Dallas Green, the lead vocalist, lead guitarist, heart and soul of City and Colour, released his third studio album, “Little Hell” on June 7. The album shows off Green’s growth as an artist and musician, breaking from his traditional sound by including rock-style songs and stringy synths in the album, while maintaining the acoustic sounds he is known for. Each song communicates a clear intention, and many surround the familiar topic of love, distress, and sorrow. Green’s lyrics flow easily and powerfully through instrumental riffs on his clear and soulful voice. “Little Hell” is a creation worthy of attention.

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MORGAN SEARLES

Tina Fey, “Bossypants”

Reagan Arthur Books

“Bossypants,” a memoir of how comedienne Tina Fey became an “achievement-oriented, drug-free, adult virgin,” has put Fey in a league of her own. The “Saturday Night Live” alum, “Mean Girls” screenwriter and “30 Rock” star and developer has transitioned her hilarity to hardback, leaving readers laughing so hard they cry.

The chapter “Growing Up and Liking It” is painfully funny to all who have made it through (or are still living in) years of adolescence awkwardness, while the chapter “That’s Don Fey,” shows Fey’s capacity to respectfully poke fun at those we hold nearest to our hearts. “Bossypants” certainly proves “you are no one until you are called bossy.”

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LAURA FURR

Battles, “Gloss Drop”

Warp

Following the departure of vocalist/guitarist Tyondai Braxton, the follow-up album to experimental math-rock band Battles’ criticallyacclaimed debut “Mirrored” was shrouded in a lot of uncertainty.

Those doubts appear to have been unfounded: Sophomore effort “Gloss Drop” takes the band in a more accessible direction, but the group still retains its distinct sound. Hyperactive percussion drives the thick grooves on this album, joined by spastic guitars and energetic keyboards to create an intricate, layered atmosphere that will be familiar to fans of the debut.

In lieu of Braxton’s vocals, guest features are scattered throughout the record, including on lead single “Ice Cream,” a loud, lively song that may be as fun as any track released this year.

MICHAEL HARB

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“Toddlers and Tiaras” season 6 premiere

TLC

Season 6 of T&T kicked off Wednesday, showcasing 6-year-old crybaby Eden and 5-year-old brat MaKenzie. The episode featured T&T staples: flippers, facials, fits and fights. Fans will recognize familiar judges, coordinators and themes — hopefully the focus on two screaming demons, as opposed to the traditional three, was a one-time change. As always only one “little diva” can be chosen Ultimate Grand Supreme, to the disappointment of 400lb mothers in t-shirts and their 5lb daughters in Hooters-short tutus. I urge those who haven’t watched T&T to give it a try — classic trash TV, the show continues to be a disgusting, fascinating commentary.

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ERIN CHAMBERS

Coldplay, “Every Teardrop is a Waterfall”

Thursday, June 16, 2011

EMI

Coldplay released the first known track of their fifth album era, “Every Teardrop is a Waterfall,” in the U.K. on June 4. The track is classic Coldplay. Lead singer Chris Martin’s accent and piano melody is as good as ever, and about 2/3 of the way through the track he serenades his listeners with his famous ah-ooohs. “Every Teardrop” resembles the track “Strawberry Swing” from the 2008 album “Viva la Vida” with its happy pop vibe. Die-hard fans will love it because it’s required of them, but others may pass it off as just another Coldplay song.

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LAURA FURR

Nintendo steals the show, my heart at E3 gaming conference

Do you remember what it was like being a young child on Christmas Eve? The restless night, the excitement, wondering what surprises were waiting for you the next morning. The joy of rushing to the tree and tearing into every wrapped package with a grin.

Those same feelings came to me last week as I had the opportunity to fly to Los Angeles and attend the Electronic Entertainment Expo.

E3 is the world’s largest video game convention where developers and publishers meet for a media frenzy of big reveals, empty promises and tons of booth babes.

After years of watching E3 on television, my dreams came true as I stood in the Los Angeles Convention Center for the threeday event.

It’s impossible to summarize up those three magnificent days in a mere 600 word column, but I will do my best to share my adventure.

Of the five massive publishing companies to hold media briefings — Microsoft, Electronic Arts, Ubisoft, Sony and Nintendo — I was only able to attend two.

Kudos to you, Ubisoft and Nintendo.

I later watched the briefings I was unable to attend, but they didn’t seem to bring anything special to the table.

Microsoft announced far too many Kinect games that I have no interest in and forced Kinect elements into core franchises I’m already a fan of — including “Mass Effect” and “Forza Motorsport.”

EA premiered sports titles while allowing only a glimpse of games most are truly interested in — little was said of “Mass Effect 3” and “Star Wars: The Old Republic.”

None of Ubisoft’s games were interesting, except for the “Assassin’s Creed” series — I’m psyched for this fall’s release of “Assassin’s Creed: Revelations.”

Sony spent most of their conference apologizing to the millions of users who had their personal information compromised and boring listeners with PlayStationMove titles and new handheld PlayStationVita. (Although I have to admit I’m pumped for “Uncharted 3: Drake’s Deception.”)

Only Nintendo’s briefing that gave me that Christmas feeling.

Aside from announcing a lineup of titles for their 3DS console — including “Super Mario,” “Luigi’s Mansion 2,” “The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D” and many others — the house that Mario built also unveiled their new home console, Wii U. While Nintendo didn’t release many specs for the new console, Wii U will support high definition graphics (finally) and is reported to be more powerful than both Xbox 360 and PlayStation3.

Wii U also supports a unique controller. The new controller has a 6.2-inch touchscreen for interacting with games on the big screen and capable of displaying your game if someone were ADAM ARINDER to change the Columnist channel on the television.

That’s right — one person can be playing a game while someone else uses the television for another purpose.

And this is just the tip of the iceberg on Wii U’s capabilities. I anticipate many other revolutionary developments.

However, I do remember

feeling this excited about Wii when it was unveiled at E3 2006, only to be let down with cheap gimmicks and crappy games.

While the original Wii was successful financially, it put a bad taste in traditional gamers’ mouths.

Hopefully Nintendo can get things right with Wii U and steal my heart like it did in Los Angeles one week ago.

Adam Arinder is a 21-year-old communication studies senior from Baton Rouge. Follow him on Twitter @TDR_aarinder.

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Thursday, June 16, 2011 DRUMS, from page 5 “It’s not so much about the drums. It’s about building community and improving health. The drums are just a tool to help us do that,” Myers said. “Some of the results found in clinical trials show drumming can relieve stress, reduce blood pressure, boost the immune system and can actually reverse some of the effects of stress on a genetic level, while benefiting the community and developing skills of self-expression.”

Robin and Charlie Myers have been facilitating HealthRHYTHMS events for more than two years but have worked with music for about ten years. This was their first event at The Red Shoes.

Robin Myers said many people respond well to the program, and often ask about future events.

“We get people coming back and new people participating,” Robin Myers said. “We have a good mix — from the little bitties to the elderly — all in different health conditions.”

Charlie Myers said the program fosters community development.

“It fits in any kind of group setting,” Myers said. “This is a tried and true tool to bridge factions of people. It’s been used to help corporations, warring gangs, prisons, soldiers and tribes. It brings people together in a dynamic environment where you can communicate a sense of community within a few hours.”

Robin and Charlie Myers stressed HealthRHYTHMS does not require previous musical ability or inclination.

Charlie Myers explained each exercise and used hand motions to convey instructions to drummers, encouraging them to share their feelings and interpretations.

Robin Myers led participants in meditation accompanied by drumming.

Vallerie Myer, massage therapist and registered nurse, and her daughter Amelia Jennings attended the HealthRHYTHMS event.

“I loved it — more than I thought I would,” Myer said. “In some ways it was what I expected, and in some ways it was not what I expected. I brought my daughter because she is interested in music.

I would definitely do it again.”

Jennings said she thought it was the best time she had ever had.

Although future HealthRHYTHMS events for Baton Rouge are not currently listed on the Remo website, Charlie Myers said they may host another event in August.

Contact Morgan Searles at msearles@lsureveille.com

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In the past Juneteenth celoften offered to explain the delay, ebrations have been filled with but the truth has yet to be discov- games, music, history and food. ered.

Though past years “Students displayed African art should expect and sculptures, they a good history will not be available lesson, as well this year because of as a great sorenovations at the cial environAACC. ment for stuRideau said she dents to meet remembers learning Cassandra Rideau new people and about Juneteenth and agricultural business senior eat free food,” playing an intense said Cassandra game of volleyball Rideau, agriwhen she attended in cultural business senior. the past.

Despite major financial ob“Students should attend the stacles, Blair was determined to event because it gives insight into host the festival and celebrate the African-American history and freedom and culture of African- how important this event was to Americans. The event can not be the newly freed slaves,” she said. as large as in the past, but students The event will take place will still enjoy themselves. today from 4-6:30 p.m. at South “I care about this program Stadium Road beside the airplane. and event,” Blair said. “Tying in a historical event with limited funding was a challenge, but it made me push harder.”

Last year, the AACC was unContact T. N. “King” at able to host a Juneteenth celebratking@lsureveille.com

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Participants at the Evening Sky Viewing event Friday at Highland Road Park Observatory were able to view close-ups of the moon through the telescope.

depending on the crowd size, moon phase, time of year and viewing — regulars and first tim- weather. ers, old and young.

Kaylah Guidry, anthropology “A lot of junior, said she has people have been regularly visitheard of us ing the observatory but have never for six years. been here,” “I am extraordiHess said. narily fascinated by “We get a lot space,” Guidry said. of regular peo“I love to bring new ple again and people here and show again, but a them the knowledge Merrill Hess good amount you can learn. It’s BRAS member — probably 15 a great place beto 20 percent cause you can see — are new.” the things that are out there, and Hess encouraged people it gets kids out of routine so they looking to learn about astronomy can learn more about the world.” to visit the observatory, get to As a BREC park, the Highknow visitors and learn the con- land Road Park Observatory is stellations in the night sky. able to offer Evening Sky View“The sky is like a road map. ing and many other events free of The constellations give you direc- charge. tions,” he said.

Friday visitors viewed the moon, Saturn and a globular clusContact Morgan Searles at ter through the telescope. Hess said visitors can make requests, msearles@lsureveille.com

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Thursday, June 16, 2011

Bitcoin digital currency unstable, still a high-risk venture In 2009, the world’s first decentralized currency began circulation.

But this currency isn’t printed, it’s digital.

They’re called Bitcoins, and for many, they’re the wave of the future.

Milton Friedman, a prolific Nobel prize-winning economist, called for the U.S. dollar to be produced at regular intervals and fixed amounts.

This would tend to keep things like inflation in check.

Needless to say, the U.S. didn’t really buy into the idea, probably because it’s so darned hard to stop printing money all willy-nilly to pay the bills.

Bitcoins, however, are in fact produced on a regular basis in blocks, at a rate of some 300 coins per hour. Every four years, the rate will be cut in half until, in 2030, the supply will be around 21 million coins, according to an article in the The Economist. This is an effort to both control the rate of monetary

production without a centralized regulation entity as well as keep the currency stable when demand increases.

And therein lies the trade-off.

Without a central bank, people holding Bitcoins are fairly well protected against say, someone printing new Bitcoins and devaluing their savings — a good night’s rest we don’t enjoy here in America.

On the oth- Devin Graham Columnist er hand, if Bitcoins experience a massive, potentially destructive financial event, there’s no safety net.

And that’s exactly what happened last week when the Bitcoin closed at around $15 per Bitcoin on Saturday from nearly $30 on Wednesday, according to data collected by Mt. Gox, a popular Bitcoin exchange. If you

were holding Bitcoins at that time, you could have lost nearly half your holdings. In short, the Bitcoin isn’t for the faint of heart.

The drop came because the denomination lost its backing from PayPal, an online e-commerce payment service, which has a policy of not supporting “virtual currencies.”

This essentially means it’s much more difficult to exchange U.S. dollars to and from the coinage, causing an illiquidity problem and devaluing the currency. The “real” markets will shut down automatically to prevent these massive sell-offs and give investors time to calm down and reassess the value of their investments.

Not so with the Bitcoin.

It’s now being widely regarded as the first digital depression.

While I wouldn’t go that far, the massive sell-off could be severely devastating if say, you’d accepted payment in Bitcoins the day before for a $400,000 construction project,

only to face a huge loss days later.

Potentially more important than the exchange rate is the ability to actually spend the coins. After all, if you can’t use a denomination anywhere, its useless. Intuitively, we’d expect mostly, or only, digital companies to accept the payment — web designers and programmers, for example.

But that’s clearly not the case.

You can use Bitcoins to pay for everything from legal services to DVDs and new building construction — real-deal commercial and residential property paid for using the digital coin.

As for keeping the currency safe from hackers and fraud, there are several layers of protection, which have been remarkably successful so far, given the tech-savvy nature of its early adopters. A recent 25,000 Bitcoin theft, valued at nearly $500,000 USD, stands as the only major blemish to the coin’s integrity.

If you’re interested in Bitcoins, be careful. Because the currency is inherently volatile, you may double or triple your cash in a weekend and lose it all Monday. Additionally, the production rate for the coin favors early adopters, who bought at a more favorable exchange rate — around a dollar for most of the coin’s history — so much of the “big money” may already be out of the system.

All things considered, you may be better off investing in coins for the arcade rather than coins for the Internet.

Devin Graham is a 22-year-old economics senior from Prairieville. Follow him on Twitter @TDR_Dgraham.

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Harvard students lobby for university financial release

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CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (U-WIRE) — A group of Harvard students and employees — in addition to a state senator and representative — testified Friday in front of a State House committee in support of a bill that would require the University to reveal a slew of financial information that includes increased information about investments and administrator salaries.

Members of a lobbying group that counts Harvard and several other universities among its members were some of the primary opponents of the bill at the hearing that took place in front of the Joint Revenue Committee.

The proposed bill would require universities with an endowment worth more than $10 million to reveal more information about their investments and reveal the salaries of administrators making over a quarter of a million dollars per year.

Wayne M. Langley — director of higher education for Service Employees International Union Local 615, which includes Harvard custodial workers — urged the committee to hold universities more responsible by passing the bill.

“The core of the issue is that

Universities are funded by tax payers’ dollars and should be held accountable to the public,” he said.

The University, however, felt that forcing it to reveal its investments more than it already does would provide an unnecessary hindrance on such institutions.

“We share the concerns expressed by [the Association of Independent Colleges and Universities in Massachusetts] and other nonprofits about this legislation as it is drafted. Higher education institutions are currently subject to stringent reporting requirements both at the state and federal levels. We believe this proposed legislation is unnecessarily burdensome because under current state and federal law, non-profits already make significant financial disclosures,” University spokesperson Lauren Marshall said.

Sandra Y. L. Korn, a member of the Crimson editorial board, who spoke on behalf of the Student Labor Action Movement, told the committee that the bill would ensure the University treats its workers more justly.

Korn said she was unimpressed with the arguments presented by opponents of the bill.

“Their arguments were not very convincing — they just made me more committed to the cause,” Korn said. “I see no reason why this

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bill should not pass.”

Other student speakers included William Poff-Webster, a member of the Crimson editorial board who spoke on behalf of the Harvard College Democrats, and Serena Y. Zhao on behalf of the Environmental Action Movement.

If the bill passes in the Joint Revenue Committee, it will then be put to a vote in the Massachusetts

State House.

Langly, however, was pessimistic about the bill’s prospects for moving forward, saying that he did not feel it was initially explained well to the committee members and lamenting the fact that the bill was being argued at the same time as other, more extreme bills which would include taxing Universities.

“Harvard’s lobbying budget

is millions of dollars. We’re down here on Earth, and they’re up on Olympus hurling lightning bolts,” Langley said. “If this were based on an argument, we would win hands down — but it’s based on who has political power.”

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Affordable health care should be government’s priority

Despite all the luxuries that come with living in America, there are still many issues we have yet to properly address.

One of those issues is health care. In recent months we’ve begun to scratch the surface of the problem, but there is much work to be done.

In this country, our health care system is based on individual citizens paying into private insurance companies. This is done so that the government does not have to fund a health care system for the people of this nation. This results in lower taxes, which is nice.

However, the problem lies in the cost. Health insurance is expensive, and a vast number of Americans cannot afford it. Insurance companies can also overcharge or deny certain coverages to people with pre-existing conditions such as cancer or HIV. Regardless of whether this is right or wrong, they maximize

their profits and are able to stay in business.

Despite our many health care woes, our neighbors across the pond have what is called socialized medicine. In the U.K., citizens pay substantially higher taxes than in the U.S., but the government fully funds their health care system. You get sick, you go to the doctor and you get medicine all for either little or no cost to the patient.

The U.K. also has private doctors and hospitals for affluent citizens. While they are more expensive, they may provide a better quality health service to the patient.

My solution to the problem is that we model our system of health care after that of the United Kingdom.

Good health care should be available to every American citizen simply because it is the right thing to do. Regardless of the cost or taxpayer burden, it needs to be done.

We can still have private doctors

and hospitals for those who can afford it, but those who cannot still need a health care option.

The problem is that not just our government but governments around the world are first and foremost businesses. They have debt, they have credit and they are paid by us to perform services for us. If they don’t have enough tax dollars to perform that service, Parker Cramer they either borColumnist row the money based on their credit rating, they print new money out of nowhere or they just don’t provide the service.

Since government is a business, the ethics of an issue rarely make it to the table. Our government, like a business, typically does whatever is cheapest and will maximize profit. In a time of reces-

sion, this makes sense. However, even in a time when sacrifices need to be made, they cannot be at the expense of our citizens’ health.

The more conservative half of the nation will argue that individuals need to provide themselves with their own health insurance plan so that they are not a burden on the government or the middle to upper class.

These same conservatives will quote the Bible, saying things like, “Give a man a fish, he eats for a day. Teach a man to fish, he eats for life.” They would like us to believe that forcing, not teaching, the lower class to provide for themselves is more ethically responsible than raising upper class taxes to help them out.

Well, I’ll believe that when I can outhit Barry Bonds and my farts smell like Febreeze.

The Bible also says to “love your neighbor as yourself.” Last time I checked there was no as-

terisk next to that quote saying it was invalid if your neighbor was a welfare abusing crack whore with more kids than a condomless Catholic family. Love your neighbor as yourself regardless of your neighbor’s situation, that is the command.

They can twist it however they want, but in the end when we all search our gut feeling for the right thing to do, we know that loving our neighbors as ourselves shouldn’t have a financial limit.

Parker Cramer is a 20-year-old animal sciences junior from Houston, Texas. Follow him on Twitter @TDR_pcramer.

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TO THE POINT

Michele Bachmann dominates, Tim Pawlenty chickens out The Republican presidential debate on CNN on Monday night surprisingly boasted truly conservative candidates.

Rep. Michele Bachmann proved she was a serious contender. All of her responses were carefully worded and eloquent, and she remained poised, yet tough. She showed viewers her compassionate side by bringing up her five biological and 23 foster children, and she flaunted her intellectual and tough side by mentioning her position in the House Select Committee on Intelligence.

One of the most powerful aspects about Bachmann is that she understands the importance of listening. When she discussed America’s involvement in Libya, she made clear that her views on the situation were based on findings of people more experienced than she. While Bachmann is smart, neither she nor any other politician knows everything.

Bachmann definitely showed that she not only talked the talk, but also walked the walk. It’s popular for Republicans to oppose the Troubled Asset Relief Program now, but some voted for it in 2008, including Sen. John McCain. Bachmann rightly brought up her vote against the program.

Taking into consideration her status as the underdog entering the debate and her outstanding performance during it, Bachmann benefited most from the debate and was the clear winner.

As the front-runner, Gov. Mitt Romney tactfully defended his record against attacks.

When accused of having a health

care plan similar to President Obama’s, he cleverly noted specific drawbacks of Obama’s plan not found in Massachusetts, like raising taxes. Romney’s solid performance grounded his position as the front runner.

Sen. Rick Santorum and Hermain Cain performed well. Nothing more, nothing less.

Gov. Tim Pawlenty clearly did his homework. His responses were wellcrafted and filled with details. But he was a disappointment.

When given a chance to attack Romney Austin Casey on his health Columnist care plan, Pawlenty cowered. The day before, Pawlenty criticized the plan by labeling it “Obamneycare” but was too scared to confront Romney face to face.

If Pawlenty can’t confront his own party, how does he expect to stand up to corrupt leaders like Hugo Chavez, Kim Jong-il or Mahmoud Ahmadinejad? We don’t need another Jimmy Carter.

Former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich reaffirmed himself as an intellectual capable of making well-informed decisions on policy. Although he was justified in defending his earlier comments about Rep. Paul Ryan’s Medicare plan being “right-wing social engineering,” he came across as a grumpy old man.

Despite his weak points, his overall strong performance probably wasn’t enough for him to recover from his abysmal start in

the presidential race.

Rep. Ron Paul would have performed much better if he hadn’t expressed such a dictatorial view of the president as commander-in-chief. Instead of listening to his generals before making decisions on the military, he “wouldn’t wait for [his] generals. [He’s] the commander in chief.”

The president’s power to make final decisions on military

actions should be used when officials are divided on the right course of action. For Paul to disregard what generals tell him is like a patient thinking he knows better than the doctor.

The most notable aspect of the entire debate was the candidates’ beliefs in traditional, conservative principles. Maybe the Republican Party has finally grasped that running a moderate candidate like McCain does

not work.

Austin Casey is a 19-year-old medical physics junior from Mandeville. Follow Austin Casey on Twitter @TDR_Austincasey.

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ROOMMATE WANTED 3BR/3.5BA Brightside townhouse near LSU bus stop. Only $550/ month! Call Kristin: 404.769.3987 ---------------------------------------------------------------------ROOMMATES NEEDED Two female roommates needed in 3 bed 3 bath house near LSU. Law students or grad students preferable. $600/mon. plus utilities.

Avail. 7/1 or 8/1 -- please call 225.247.0804 ---------------------------------------------------------------------

ROOMMATE WANTED: Furnished 4 BR house in Nicholson Lakes. 3 miles South of LSU. All utilities paid - wireless internet/ extended cable. $550.00/ mnth.

225-933-8732 ---------------------------------------------------------------------ROOMMATE NEEDED!! 1 room in 3BR/3Bath Southdowns house. Very close to LSU. We would prefer upperclassmen or grad student. $500 plus utilities ppiche1224@gmail.com

PINK MOPED FOR SALE! Easy, fun way to get around campus, great gas milage & can park anywhere!!!

Jwall28@tigers.lsu.edu -------------------------------------------------------------------KILLING LONLINESS 21-Year-old Male looking for a female of any age to help defeat this great foe. Must be able to appreciate music of any kind and enjoy the company of another person! Email adventuresforus@gmail.com --------------------------------------------------------------------

YOU THERE. want to ride around listening to music? wander the park at night? play stupid games that donít make much sense to anyone else, sound interesting? text

225.636.1230 or email whiteknightblacktie@gmail.com.

-------------------------------------------------------------------CUTE GAMER GIRL SOUGHT Do you like to kick back, relax, and play games til dawn? Wouldnít you like to have a kind, fluffy teddy bear to give you a challenge and a big, fuzzy hug? E-mail me at mcspanky101@ yahoo.com if you want Teh Fluffy!

-------------------------------------------------------------------ME LOVE YOU LONG TIME Senior in air force about to graduate looking for a girl who can finally make him feel like the man in the relationship. When we go out to Happyís, you canít make fun of my leather jacket, abundance of cologne, or my semi feminine mannerisms. I am a Debby Downer, so you need to be tolerant of my constant complaining.

Cargoshorts4eva@yahoo.com --------------------------------------------------------------------

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