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ACADEMICS
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Some classes being held outdoors
Carville encourages student action
Profs. take advantage of spring weather
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(Top) A crowd of fans listens to Better Than Ezra perform on Sunday on the Acura Stage at New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival. (Bottom) Ben Ellman, saxophonist for Galactic, performs Saturday afternoon on the Gentilly Stage.
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T was a busy weekend in the Big Easy. From the PGA’s Zurich Classic to the NBA playoffs, there was something for everybody. But the 40th anniversary of the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival was the main attraction, drawing thousands to experience the music, food and hospitality for which Louisiana is so well known.
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Political consultant, commentator and media personality James Carville spoke to about 100 University students and guests Friday morning in the Journalism Building about the inevitability of failure and the University’s importance to Louisiana. Though he was scheduled to talk about the release of his new book, Carville, who was invited to speak by the Reilly Center for Media and Public Affairs, spent most of his time talking about what he called “the most indispensable university in the country.” “Our future is bright here,” Carville JAMES CARVILLE said. “The im- political consulant pact you’ll have when you leave here will be remarkable.” Carville was introduced by Chancellor Michael Martin, who opened with Carville’s background and his connection to the University. “He is a reservoir of contradictions, but that may be what makes him a renaissance man,” Martin said. Carville, who’s known for his work on former President Bill Clinton’s 1992 campaign and his political commentary, graduated from the University with both undergraduate and law degrees. Carville said jokingly the best four years of his life were spent as a CARVILLE, see page 11
By Leslie Presnall Staff Writer
As the spring weather heats up, more professors are thinking outside the classroom. Professors are expanding their students’ educational experience by holding class in outdoor areas like the Quad, sculpture garden and the Parade Ground, instead of in traditional classrooms. Jessica Weber, English and women’s and gender studies professor, has regularly held class outside each semester for the past five years, typically between Hill Memorial Library and Allen Hall. “Once it hits February, we will usually go out once a week,” Weber said. “A couple of times we’ve done walking classes where we go from point to point.” Last semester, Weber taught an environmental literature class and a visual rhetoric class designated mainly for architecture and design students. On both occasions, the curriculum was about getting up, looking around and being active, she said. “Would you expect to come up with brilliant ideas in a room where the only window looks at the concrete, or would you think maybe we could get that creative juice flowing if we’re outside by something that’s more inspiring?” she asked. About 90 percent of her students enjoyed class outside, according to Weber’s class evaluations. “People commented on how it affected their mood and that it had an impact on class,” she said. “I would imagine there would be similar benefits in other classes.” But there were always some complaints — usually from students OUTDOOR, see page 11
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MEXICO CITY (AP) — Churches stood empty Sunday in predominantly Roman Catholic Mexico City after services were canceled, and health workers screened airports and bus stations for people sickened by a new strain of swine flu that experts fear could become a global epidemic. Mayor Marcelo Ebrard said two more people died of swine flu overnight in the overcrowded capital, and another 73 more people were hospitalized with influenza, possibly swine flu. President Felipe Calderon has assumed new powers to isolate people infected with the deadly swine flu strain that health officials say has killed up to 86 people.
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Cruise ship fends off pirate attack with gunfire
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — The small white skiff approached the Italian cruise ship Melody after dinnertime as it sailed north of the Seychelles, the pirates firing wildly toward the 1,500 passengers and crew on board. What the pirates didn’t expect was that, in the darkness, the crew would fire back. In a new twist to the increasing scourge of Somali pirate hijackings, the private Israeli security forces aboard the MSC Cruises ocean liner fired on the pirates Saturday with pistols and water hoses, preventing them from clambering aboard.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The world’s governments raced to avoid both a pandemic and global hysteria Sunday as more possible swine flu cases surfaced from Canada to New Zealand and the United States declared a public health emergency. “It’s not a time to panic,” the White House said. Mexico, the outbreak’s epicenter with up to 86 suspected deaths, closed churches, markets and restaurants. Few people ventured onto the streets, and some wore face masks. Canada became the third country to confirm cases, in six people, including some students who — like some New York City spring-breakers — got mildly ill in Mexico. Countries across Asia promised to quarantine feverish travelers returning from flu-affected areas. The U.S. declared the health emergency so it could ship roughly 12 million doses of flu-fighting medications from a federal stockpile to states in case they eventually need them — although with 20 confirmed cases of people recovering easily, they don’t appear to for now. Make no mistake: There is not a global pandemic — at least not yet. It’s not clear how many people truly have this particular strain, or why all countries but Mexico are seeing mild disease. Nor is it clear if the new virus spreads easily, one milestone that distinguishes a bad flu from a global crisis. But waiting to take protective steps until after a pandemic is declared would be too late. “We do think this will continue to spread but we are taking aggressive actions to minimize the impact on people’s health,” said Dr. Richard Besser, acting chief of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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‘Golden Girls’ star dies LOS ANGELES (AP) — Beatrice Arthur, the tall, deepvoiced actress who considered herself lucky to be discovered by television executives after a long stage career that included a Tony award for the musical “Mame,” died Saturday at age 86. The star of the TV shows “Maude” and “The Golden Girls” died peacefully at her Los Angeles home with her family at her side, family spokesman Dan Watt said. She had cancer, he said, but declined to give details. “She was a brilliant and witty woman,” said Watt, who was Arthur’s personal assistant for six years. Arthur is survived by her sons and two granddaughters. No funeral services are planned.
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Volunteer LSU repairs two homes Students assist local charity organization By Brianna Paciorka Contributing Writer
More than 60 University students registered through Volunteer LSU spent Saturday painting and repairing homes in a Mid City Baton Rouge neighborhood during FixUp! Mid City — Baton Rouge’s largest all-volunteer housing repair initiative. Six houses as well as the Greater St. Luke Baptist Church and a Baton Rouge Sickle Cell Anemia Foundation building were given facelifts from FixUp! volunteers this year. Volunteer LSU participants, AMANDA HARB / The Daily Reveille which has participated in FixUp! Volunteer LSU students Yunan Yuan, computer engineering senior; Kenn Barnes, since the organization’s creation in 2006, painted and repaired two business management sophomore; and Ashley Grosh, finance senior, contribute in houses, said Michael Rhea, Volun- painting a home at the FixUp! Mid City housing repair initiative. teer LSU director. 1993 to help revitalize Mid City, cept paint. “Students had a great time sponsors FixUp!, which has re“The paint came from Habitat while being able to make an ex- paired more than 250 homes, six for Humanity,” Devall said. “They tremely positive impact on the schools and seven non-profit agen- decided to help us this year and lives of Baton Rouge community cies in its 17-year of existence. donate the paint.” members,” Rhea said. “Everything Volunteer LSU has been a The homes repaired at Fixwent smoothly, Up! are owned by “wonderful team” at FixUp!, Deand LSU students low-income, el- vall said. did a great job.” “They are very helpful in comderly and disabled Participating residents. Possible ing out and giving back to the comin his first FixUp!, recipients must munity, so I really look forward to political science qualify financially continuing our relationship with junior Ryan Sinifor the program by LSU annually,” Devall said. tiere, said he got Created after Hurricane Kaearning less than involved with the trina to bring an organization $1,600 a month, Ryan Sinitiere event because he said MCRA com- dedicated to community service to political science junior enjoys helping munity develop- campus, Volunteer LSU’s mission others and thought ment manager Ted is to promote a lifelong commitit would be a good way to give Devall. ment of service for students while back to the community. “Most of the time, the recipi- they’re at the University. The or“We helped paint houses — ents of this program are people on ganization participates in several an easy task that really helped,” social security and make around community projects each year, Sinitiere said. “We really made a the $600-700 a month range,” De- and though FixUp! was Volundifference. I look forward to help- vall said. “Those are the people we teer LSU’s last project of the year, ing out again next year.” try to target and help most of all.” Rhea encourages students to get Anna Normand, chemistry The Office of Community De- involved next year. and coastal environmental science velopment donates supplies yearly sophomore, participated in her to the event, but Devall said this Contact Brianna Paciorka at second FixUp! as both an officer year the OCD supplied FixUp! of Volunteer LSU and as a mem- with all of the needed supplies exbpaciorka@lsureveille.com ber of the Scotch Guard. Normand said she had fun and was able to become closer with people she worked with at FixUp! “Someone once told me that special connections are created when people work together on a service project to complete a common goal,” Normand said. “I found I bonded with the people I was working with – telling stories and sharing experiences while we painted.” Mid City Redevelopment Alliance, an organization started by Baton Rouge General Hospital in
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Third Pick’s the Charm Chiefs make Jackson highest LSU defensive player drafted in history; six Tigers taken in draft By Casey Gisclair • Chief Sports Writer Former LSU defensive end Tyson Jackson chose not to attend the first two rounds of Saturday’s NFL draft to stay out of the bright lights of New York City. “I am a country boy,” Jackson said when he was introduced to reporters Sunday. “I couldn’t be in the New York, New York, Radio City-type atmosphere.” But Jackson might want to get used to the bright lights and celebrity status, as the Kansas City Chiefs selected the Edgard native with the third pick in the NFL draft. With the pick, two records were set. Jackson is the highest LSU defensive player ever to be selected in the draft. And Jackson’s selection also marked the sixth-straight year LSU had a player chosen in the first round of the draft, the longest current streak in the NCAA. Miami originally had the nation’s longest streak but didn’t have a first-round pick this year for the first time since 1995. “There’s some versatility to this player,” said Chiefs coach Todd Haley at Jackson’s introductory press conference. “He’s been [an end] and he’s been [a tackle]. You can get him in some potential matchups that work in his favor.” LSU coach Les Miles said in a news release he was “thrilled” for Jackson and his family. “He’s been a great example of what can be accomplished when you combine great ability, desire and work ethic with a school like LSU,” Jackson said.
SOFTBALL
Tigers shutout Gamecocks in series
By Jarred LeBlanc Sports Contributor
The No. 19 LSU softball team swept South Carolina in three consecutive shutout games this weekend in Tiger Park. The Tigers (30-14-1, 13-9-1) celebrated their last home series of the season by saying farewell to their lone senior Dani Hofer on Sunday with a 4-0 victory against the Gamecocks (20-22, 5-19). Hofer’s senior day was bittersweet as she walked into the circle for the first time this season to throw the first pitch of the game. The senior was unable to play this season because of a wrist injury. “I wish I could have been out there for the whole game,” Hofer said. “It’s been an honor to be here for the four years.” After Hofer’s exit in the first, junior pitcher Cody Trahan (9-5) came into the game in relief, pitched seven shutout innings, struck out five batters and gave up only one hit. The lone hit was a single by the first hitter of the game, South Carolina junior outfielder Adele Voigt. “That’s probably the batter of the game that I wanted to get out for Dani,” Trahan said. “She started out the count for me at 0-1, and ... I still gave up the hit.” The Tiger offense got started in the fourth inning when freshman shortstop Juliana Santos tripled to right field, scoring junior left fielder Jazz Jackson. Santos scored on an RBI ground out by sophomore second baseman Ashley Applegate, increasing the lead to 2-0. Freshman first baseman Anissa Young followed Applegate with an
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Jones pitches in Tigers’ win Sophomore strikes out two in debut on mound By Andy Schwehm Sports Contributor
The No. 6 LSU baseball team got a fresh face on the mound Sunday against Auburn. With two on, none out and the tying run at the plate in the top of the eighth, sophomore Chad Jones — normally an outfielder — entered the game to pitch. The last time Jones pitched in a
game was high school, and the first time he pitched at LSU was in a bullpen session during Thursday’s practice. The pressure was on once Jones gave up a leadoff single to load the bases. But the southpaw rebounded to strike out the next two left-handed batters before being pulled in favor of freshman Matty Ott in LSU’s 7-6 series-sweeping win against Auburn. The Tigers (33-12, 14-7) got their first Southeastern Conference sweep of the season and kept control of the Southeastern Conference
Western Division ahead of Arkansas by a half game with the victory. The move wasn’t without precedent, as LSU coach Paul Mainieri moved Jeff Samardzija from outfield to pitcher when Mainieri coached for Notre Dame. Mainieri said he was hesitant to let Jones pitch, even though pitching coach David Grewe had been telling Mainieri for a month to give Jones the opportunity. “I just thought it was too much for Chad because he’s got so much PITCH, see page 6
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LSU sophomore Chad Jones pitches Sunday afternoon during the Tigers’ 7-6 win against Auburn. Jones struck out two batters in his first pitching appearance.
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TENNIS
No. 8 Tigers lose in quarterfinals of SEC tournament No. 10 Lady Tigers fall in first round By Rachel Whittaker Sports Writer
The LSU men’s tennis team advanced to the quarterfinals of the 2009 Southeastern Conference tournament this weekend, but the Tigers could not hold off their second-round opponent, Ole Miss, on Saturday in Auburn, Ala. The No. 8-seeded Tigers fell to the No. 1-seeded Rebels for the second time this season, 4-2, despite the LSU doubles team of senior Michael Venus and freshman Neal Skupski knocking off Ole Miss’ Bram ten Berge and Jonas Berg, the No. 1 doubles team in the nation. Venus and Skupski, the No. 3 doubles team in the nation, were LSU’s only doubles winners against
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on his plate with football, school, being an outfielder and a hitter,” Mainieri said. “My only regret now is that we didn’t do this full time and forget about hitting.” Jones – who was the first twosport athlete to pitch for LSU since Ben McDonald in 1989 – received a standing ovation from the crowd when he left the game. “I was pumped up,” Jones said. “I feel like I can do the job for the team now.” LSU sophomore pitcher Austin Ross got the start on the mound for the Tigers, going 4 1/3 innings, giving up six hits and four earned runs while striking out five and walking three. The Shreveport native went 10 innings, giving up 15 earned runs on 23 hits while striking out eight in his previous three weekend starts. “I went into the game thinking that if he could give us four to five good innings to keep us in the game I would be satisfied,” Mainieri said. “He did a great job for us.” LSU freshman third baseman Tyler Hanover stepped up to the plate in the bottom of the fifth inning with
Ole Miss, giving the Rebels the early doubles point, which LSU coach Jeff Brown said proved critical in the outcome. “We got off to a quick start in doubles, and they responded and ultimately got the point that became the difference,” Brown said after the match. LSU sophomore Sebastian Carlsson gave the Tigers their first point of the match with a singles victory against Berge, 6-4, 6-4. Venus, ranked No. 6 nationally, won his singles match against No. 16 Berg, 6-3, 7-5, to bring the Tigers back after two straight wins by the Rebels. But LSU sophomore Julien Gauthier’s loss to Marcel Thiemann, 7-5, 6-4, clinched the overall match for Ole Miss.
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runners on second and third and two outs. Hanover jacked a three-run bomb to the bleachers in left-center field to put the Tigers ahead for good, 5-4, en route to the victory. “He made me look stupid on the first pitch slider, so I took a deep breath knowing another one was coming soon,” said Hanover, who is batting .522 with two outs and runners in scoring position. “I waited back on it and put a good swing on the ball.” The Tigers also won the first two games of the series, 7-3 and 7-6, respectively. Strong pitching performances carried the Tigers in the two games, including a 15-strikeout performance by sophomore Anthony Ranaudo on Friday night. Ranaudo’s 15 strikeouts were the most for an LSU pitcher in a Southeastern Conference series since Kurt Ainsworth struck out 16 against Tennessee in 1999. “In my 27 years of coaching, that was one of my top pitching performances I’ve seen,” Mainieri said. “It was fabulous.” Contact Andy Schwehm at aschwehm@lsureveille.com
women’s tennis team could not get past No. 7-seeded Ole Miss in its SEC tournament opener Thursday in Fayetteville, Ark. The match was delayed one hour and 30 minutes because of heavy winds of more than 20 mph and was eventually forced indoors, where LSU women’s coach Tony Minnis said the Lady Tigers are not nearly as comfortable. “Hats off to Ole Miss because
they played a great match today,” Minnis said after the elimination. “It’s unfortunate our kids were put in a situation where they had to go indoors and play in an environment they very seldom get a chance to play in throughout the course of the season.” LSU lost the doubles point behind the No. 19 senior tandem Megan Falcon and Mykala Hedberg losing to No. 25 Kristi Boxx and Karen
Nijssen of Ole Miss. Falcon and Hedberg have lost four of their past five contests. Falcon, ranked No. 13 nationally, secured the only singles win for the Lady Tigers, defeating No. 33 Boxx, 6-1, 6-4.
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“This is one of my favorite places to play in the world.” —Dave Matthews
Local, national artists star in 40th annual music festival By Jack LeBlanc Entertainment Writer
NEW ORLEANS — Friday of the 40th Annual New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival at the Fair Grounds in New Orleans started with the blast of a trombone. New Orleans’ own Trombone Shorty and Orleans Avenue got the Gentilly Stage rocking for a hot but entertaining afternoon. “Can I play my trumpet for you, New Orleans?” Troy “Trombone Shorty” Andrews asked the crowd with a huge grin on his face. “And all you sexy women in the house, thanks for coming out!” Orleans Avenue features Andrews, a trumpet and trombone protégé who has played with ev-
eryone from Norah Jones to Juvenile, as well as six other local musicians. Andrews, a self-proclaimed band leader at age 6, took the stage on a hot Friday afternoon looking energized in a black T-shirt, dark jeans and red, black and gray sneakers. His T-shirt, designed by New Orleans designer NOYO, featured a huge fleur-de-lis, fitting for the New Orleans attitude Andrews seems to personify. Besides the music, fans enjoyed drinks and famous New Orleans food. Mary Anderson, a resident of Pensacola, Fla., said the food is her favorite part of Jazz Fest. “This is awesome,” Anderson said as she stuffed a spoonful of
red beans and rice into her mouth. “I had jambalaya and crawfish beignets yesterday that were great, but these red beans and rice are off the chain. I’m still scoping it out to see what’s for tomorrow.” Other food favorites included po-boys, crawfish, fried chicken, alligator, crab cakes, shrimp étouffée, New Orleans sweet tea and crawfish bread. The festival also features vendors from across the world, selling everything from lawn chairs to African masks to paintings of New Orleans blues legends. Saturday’s wake-up call came from another one of New Orleans’ own, Sammie “Big Sam” Williams FEST, see page 8
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[Clockwise from top] Trumpeter Shamarr Allen plays with Galactic on Saturday on the Gentilly Stage at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival. A mass of thousands gather on the New Orleans Fair Grounds for Jazz Fest. Kinky accordion player Ulises Lozano performs on the Acura Stage. Trumpeter Kermit Ruffins performs with Rebirth Brass Band on the Congo Stage. James Taylor performs on the Acura Stage. Dave Matthews Band’s violinist Boyd Tinsley performs on the Acura Stage. Dave Matthews plays guitar with his band. Earth, Wind and Fire perform Saturday night on the Congo Stage.
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MY OPINION
Do not take Jazz Fest for granted
NEW ORLEANS — When I parked my car and walked toward the gate of the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, I couldn’t help but think of myself as lucky. No other cities like New Orleans exist in the world. The food, the music, the culture — and most importantly the people — make New Orleans a place unparalleled to any other. JACK LEBLANC This year Entertainment marks the first Writer year since Hurricane Katrina that the festival is back up to 12 stages. The crowds were huge, and it seemed as if the city was happy. If indeed a city can be happy. The streets around Jazz Fest showed the diversity of a city that’s been known as a melting pot since before this country existed. People of all races, religions and socioeconomic statuses join to make the festival a truly beautiful event. As I walked through the crowded neighborhood streets toward the festival, a middle-aged woman stopped me, asking, “Hey, baby, you want a beer?” I responded with a “No, thank you,” as I didn’t want to shell more than the $3 I figured she wanted. But as I was about to decline, she said, “It’s free, baby, just want to make sure everyone is having a good time.” It’s people like this that make New Orleans a special place. Inside the festival it’s a little harder to pinpoint the New Orleanians, as so many people from out of town converge on the Fair Grounds Race Course for the weekend. Jazz Fest is a show-and-tell of New Orleans residents. They show all the visitors what they’ve been missing out on — from the funky brass music to the steaming red beans and rice — and tell them all about the city they have come to love. And most of the visitors are in awe. Every person I talked to from outside Louisiana was in love with the city. Jason Arlington, a native of Baltimore, Md., who I met during the Galactic show was blown away. Arlington knew every note of Galactic’s songs but had never been to Jazz Fest and had never seen Galactic live. “I have a recording of these guys playing Jazz Fest live a few years ago on my iPod,” Arlington said. “Just JAZZ, see page 8
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listening to that tape made me realize I had to come here.” And Arlington’s not alone. Every year, thousands of people converge on New Orleans for the weekend from all over the world. So my plea is to the Louisiana residents who don’t appreciate the gifts they have. It makes me sad that people from outside Louisiana know Louisiana music better than many of its own residents. It’s always easy to overlook things you’ve become accustomed to, like the Internet or electricity. We all learned how difficult it is to live without those comforts during our recent hurricanes, but should it take us being removed from comforts to be aware of how much better they make our lives? As many of our jazz legends become older, it becomes all the more important for us to participate in the dialogue of the city. Just this year, Snooks Eaglin, Antoinette K-Doe and Eddie Bo passed away, begging the question, who will fill their shoes? Young New Orleanians like Troy Andrews, Sammie Williams and Wynton Marsalis are doing their best, but we can’t forget their ancestors. Hopefully, we’ll be able to appreciate New Orleans history, heritage and people while they’re still here, because we’ll all die someday. But the music will live on forever in the hearts of those young people who have heard it.
and his Funky Nation. Williams, formerly the trombonist for the Dirty Dozen Brass Band, refused to let the audience sit still, urging on the crowd and his band mates to move their bodies. “These guys are great,” said John Labe, a New Orleans resident and Big Sam fan. “He just has so much energy on stage. I’m loving this.” Following Big Sam was another New Orleans treat, Ivan Neville’s Dumpstaphunk. Rooted in ‘70s inner city funk, they brought the crowd to their dancing feet with the first funky bass line. Meanwhile, New Orleans’ Rebirth Brass Band was getting started at the Congo Square stage. Rebirth, with special guest Kermit Ruffins, played its usual blend of funky brass while dancing in unison. As Rebirth’s show ended, trombonist Corey Henry was just getting started. As soon as the show ended, he made the quick walk to the Gentilly stage to join funk and brass jam band Galactic. He was joined by trumpeter Shamarr Allen, and the two stole the show. Henry and Galactic saxophonist Ben Ellman traded solos for nearly 10 minutes during an extended jam. Then Allen showed his talents, complete with a Gilligan’s Island tease during the middle of one of his solos. Allen and Henry then traded raps, filling in for rapper Juvenile in “From the Corner to the Block.”
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The set ended with both Henry and Allen crowd surfing. It seemed as if they would have played forever if they could. After the Galactic show, fans were split between three stages as James Taylor, Erykah Badu and Wilco were all set to perform at about the same time to close out the day. The crowd for Badu’s set was massive, and many of the fans had made the trip to the festival just for her. “It’s not everyday you get to see Erykah in your hometown,” said an ecstatic Shandra Theres. “I’m so excited.” Badu didn’t disappoint, strutting on stage in a purple robe with her gigantic hair swaying in the wind. Her voice captured the attention of the packed crowd, including New Orleans Hornets center Tyson Chandler, who was sitting in the VIP section following a close playoff win against the Denver Nuggets earlier in the day at the New Orleans Arena. Wilco also brought the jams. The Chicago-based band is known for their live shows, and it was apparent why. Things got a little funny when the band decided to begin “I’m the Man Who Loves You” by jumping off their speaker stacks. One member of the band slipped and fell. Then, to try to divert the crowd’s attention, a man walked on stage, an apparent roadie pounding on a cowbell. But for many, the weekend’s main attractions were headliners Dave Matthews Band and Earth, Wind and Fire, both of whom per-
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formed later that night. “These guys have been doing this for years,” said Wilson Winter, a festival-goer for the past 10 years. “I’m glad they are here.” Liz Thurston, a student at the University of Colorado in Boulder, made the trip to New Orleans just to see Dave Matthews.
“Out of the hundred or so live shows I’ve been to, Dave is the best,” Thurston said. “His energy, the band’s performances, they are just great.” Contact Jack LeBlanc at aleblanc@lsureveille.com
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RBI single to right field putting the Tigers ahead by three. South Carolina’s pitching struggles throughout the series continued. Four different Gamecocks saw the mound through the first five innings. LSU junior center fielder Kirsten Shortridge scored on a single to right field by Santos in the fifth inning, making the score 4-0. South Carolina freshman pitcher Audrey Broyles (10-13) picked up her third loss of the weekend to the Tigers after she came in relief for starting pitcher sophomore Ashley Chastain in the fourth inning. Broyles pitched one third of an inning, gave up two hits and allowed two runs. LSU forced the eight-run rule in the fifth inning of both games of Saturday’s doubleheader against South Carolina as the Tigers shut out the Gamecocks, 8-0, in both contests.
Shortridge dominated the weekend at the plate, going 6-for-8, scoring four runs, recording two stolen bases and hitting five RBIs. She also slapped a grand slam over the right field fence in the bottom of the second inning in game one. “She is capable of putting down a bunt, hitting with touch with the slapper and hitting the ball out with a home run,” said LSU coach Yvette Girouard. Shortridge (4-3) also pitched game two of the series. She went five shutout innings, allowed two hits and struck out three batters. Trahan pitched five shutout innings, gave up two hits and struck out seven batters to earn the win in the circle in game one. Sunday’s win wrapped up the Tiger’s only three-game home series sweep of the season. Contact Jarred LeBlanc at jleblanc@lsureveille.com
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Senior pitcher Dani Hofer, is congratulated by fellow Tigers, Juliana Santos, Jessica Mouse, and Anissa Young after she pitches a strike on senior day.
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Jackson is the third LSU player the Chiefs have drafted in the last three years. The Chiefs selected former Tigers Dwayne Bowe and Glenn Dorsey in the first rounds of the 2007 and 2008 drafts. The Chiefs’ interest in Jackson’s grew after they saw him work at the NFL Scouting Combine and thought his frame would fit the 3-4 defense Haley and new Chiefs general manager Scott Pioli want to implement. “We spent a lot of time with the defensive coaches this week trying to understand how they want to play the scheme,” Pioli said. “We wanted to find the right players to fit in there.” Jackson was the only LSU player taken on the first day of the draft, but five LSU players were selected on the second day Sunday. Fullback Quinn Johnson was chosen by the Green Bay Packers with the ninth pick of the fifth round, and offensive lineman Herman Johnson was selected with the 31st pick of the fifth round by the Arizona Cardinals. Former LSU safety Curtis
Taylor was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers in the seventh round. Former Tiger defensive lineman Ricky Jean-Francois, also taken in the final round, will join Taylor in San Francisco. Wide receiver Demetrius Byrd was taken by the San Diego Chargers with the 224th overall pick. Byrd was considered by most to be a late first-day, early second-day pick. But Byrd likely dropped to the seventh round because of concerns over his health after the car accident he was in last week in Miami. Details about the accident remain blurry, but ESPN reported during its draft coverage that Byrd’s doctors improved him from critical to good condition Friday, which could have likely been a deciding factor in the Chargers making the pick. The report also said Byrd has been removed from intensive care
PAGE 9 and has been moving and talking in the hospital. Notable Tigers to go undrafted were former linebacker Darry Beckwith, former defensive end Kirston Pittman and former kicker Colt David. Contact Casey Gisclair at cgisclair@lsureveille.com
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who thought the weather was too hot or didn’t feel like walking, she said. Melissa Beck, psychology professor, said viewing natural scenes can strengthen attention to boring tasks. “Holding class outside might improve students’ attention to the class content,” she said. “I am not trying to say that the class content is necessarily boring, just that attention to a class lecture does require prolonged maintenance of attention.” Evidence shows exposure to natural scenes can restore the ability to pay attention, according to the Journal of Environmental Psychology.
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sophomore at the University. “No one is more dedicated to the Manship School of Mass Communication or this University than James,” said Jack Hamilton, dean of the Manship School of Mass Communication. He said the students attending the University now were the best who have ever attended. He also said the state should hold up its end of the bargain and spare the University from budget cuts. Carville said the proposed budget cuts would be the end of the University as it exists now. Carville encouraged the students to pick up their phones and call their congressmen about budget cuts. “Be passionate and annoying,” Carville said. “Don’t wait on orders from headquarters, just saddle up
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But Emily Toth, English and women’s gender studies professor, said she never takes her classes outdoors. “It’s very hard on students with allergies, and I don’t want to hurt their health,” she said. “It’s also difficult for students who work full time and have to be well-dressed to sit on the ground.” Whether holding outdoor classes violates the Americans with Disabilities Act, depends on each individual case, said Benjamin Cornwell, Office of Disability Services associate director. “If you have a student who is deaf or hard of hearing, the interpreter would go out there,” Cornwell said. “If you have a student in
a wheelchair, and [the class] went somewhere that wasn’t wheel chair accessible, then obviously that’s a problem.” Cornwell said, generally, a student with a complaint will work it out with the professor or with the Office of Disability Services. “We would address it and arrangements would be made for another location that would work if they wanted to be out of the classroom,” he said. Cornwell said professors should consider any potential impacts on students, but there is no direct violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act. “I don’t think we have any professors who are that insensitive,” he
and ride.” Carville warned the assembly of the dangers of assuming life after college will be filled with success. He said no one can succeed unless they are willing to fail from time to time. “We’ve convinced ourselves and convinced people that success is the norm,” Carville said. “And that’s a god-awful lie.” He offered himself as a personal example, reflecting on how he quit practicing law when he realized he would not hire himself as an attorney. Carville also reminded the crowd of the defeats of Abraham Lincoln, who also failed as an attorney, lost several bids for congress and presided over the most divided period in American history. “He was a stone cold loser,” Carville said. “You ain’t gonna lose
that much, I don’t care how hard you try.” While entertaining questions, he spoke briefly about the subject of his new book “40 More Years: How the Democrats Will Rule the Next Generation.” He said the Republicans are having trouble attracting young voters and as those voters grow up, they will likely be Democrats. When a student asked Carville what was the best way to make a career choice decision in these uncertain times, Carville answered he didn’t give career advice — only career assistance. “Have a beer and think about it,” Carville said. “If you want to do something, just do it.” Contact Adam Duvernay at aduvernay@lsureveille.com
said.
Ann Martin, English professor, said she can’t take classes outside because it’s too distracting — even worse than Facebook. “They actually see their friends going by,” she said. Caitlin Adams, mass communication junior, said she has had several professors who occasionally hold class outside, including Jennifer Richard, political science professor, who held class outside near Middleton Library on Friday. “I hate being stuck inside a
PAGE 11 classroom when the weather is so nice,” Adams said. “I feel like that’s more distracting than the problems you may run into outside.” But Samantha Costas, political science freshman, said she prefers her classes stay indoors. “Even though the weather is really nice right now, it’s easier to take notes with a desk,” she said. “Also, there are less distractions.” Contact Leslie Presnall at lpresnall@lsureveille.com
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MONDAY, APRIL 27, 2009
Students should stay informed about legislative session
Reading about the State Legislature is almost always boring. Whether it’s the arcane procedures and unbearable inanity of the politics or the number of issues the body addresses that just don’t seem relevant to college students, it can be hard to pay attention to the proceedings. But now, more than ever, we think it’s important University
students be informed. With recent budget cuts dominating the headlines, the issues discussed in the 2009 Legislative Session — which convenes today — will almost certainly have a noticeable effect on students’ lives. Senate Bills 1 and 2, for example, would rework the way the state dispenses decreases in funding. The current system results in vastly
uneven budget cuts — with higher education and health care bearing the brunt. Legislative discussions can seem abstract and far off, but their impacts certainly won’t — especially when the University begins to cope with the lost money by increasing fees, class sizes and tuition. Although SB1 and SB2 won’t ease cuts in the immediate future,
they will prevent the University from being slammed again as badly as it is now. But these bills won’t pass by themselves. Gov. Bobby Jindal and the legislature have a tough fight ahead of them, and it will only be won with the support of the general public — a public that certainly includes University students. Besides, the bills will require a
vote of the people before they are approved. It’s vital college students remain informed about and active in the activities of the this legislative session.
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NIETZSCHE IS DEAD
Church should be allowed to destoy hideous structure It’s not often that you find a group protesting their building’s status as a landmark. When a structure is labeled a historic landmark, that structure generally becomes a source of pride for those that use it. A plaque is usually placed outside, so that passers-by can learn about the building and its history. But for one church in Washington, D.C., their building’s landmark status is a curse — a curse they are desperately trying to remove. The home of the Third Church of Christ, Scientist is a giant block of undecorated gray concrete dumped in the middle of the nation’s capitol. Literally. The structure has one window, and its bells are suspened from a crude concrete, in lieu of a steeple. The church’s architecture belongs to a style appropriately called “brutalism,” which roughly
of appeal. speaking, translates into “ugly.” The church only became aware Ask any member of the church, and they’ll be the first to tell you the that its building was a landmark when it tried to tear down the existstructure is hideous. “We think it says, ‘stay away.’ ing structure and build one that was Something goes on in here that they more suitable to worship, and the don’t want to get outside, which is city told them they could not. Not only exactly wrong for all Christianity,” is the impossaid one long-time member. But if the church’s members ing structure preventing the think the building is so ugly, why church from have they done nothing to change it? gaining memIt’s simple — they can’t. bers — even In 1991, a group of preservathose that attionists made a successful push to have the building named a historic Matthew Albright tend say the building’s enlandmark — without the church’s Columnist knowledge. They argued the Brutaltrance is difist movement represents an impor- ficult to locate — its crude constructant part of our nation’s architectural tion techniques and materials make it past, and few examples of the style difficult and costly to maintain. remain. To change the light bulbs, Perhaps in this case, the rarity the staff has to erect scaffolding, is less a result of poor preservation, which can cost between $5,000 and and more a sign of Brutalism’s lack $8,000.
To make ends meet, the church had to lay off its organist. Recently, this farce has been moving toward a conclusion. In a recent court case, a judge ruled in favor of the church, telling the city to allow its demolition. The judge ruled the landmark status violated the congregation’s First Amendment rights — the singular nature of the case merited the decision. The current building constitutes an undue burden on First Church’s ability to operate, and thus hampers their freedom to exercise religion. He also made it clear the case will not create a “dangerous precedent.” Other religious institutions will not be able to circumvent preservation laws by simply invoking the First Amendment. Other churches won’t be able to destroy their historically significant facilities on a whim — only if, like First Church, their
structure is an aesthetically abhorrent money-vampire. The judge’s ruling is commendable. Although maintaining our architectural heritage is important, at some point the problems a building causes must be taken into account. It would be absurd to force the church to maintain a structure they despise, especially considering it will very likely bankrupt them. The present should never be entirely sacrificed to preserve the past. Especially if that past is a hideously ugly block of undecorated concrete. Matthew Albright is a 20-yearold mass communication sophomore from Baton Rouge.
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WALK HARD
Criminals are people, have rights that need protection
A bill was pre-filed earlier this month by Rep. Walt Leger, D-New Orleans, that would allow juvenile convicts who were tried as adults and sentenced to life in prison an opportunity to be eligible for parole at the age of 31. If a 15- or 16-year-old defendant is convicted of a heinous crime, the accused can be tried as an adult and sentenced to 50 years to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Rep. Leger cites a number of reasons justifying the introduction of this bill. The most intriguing is the recognition of the cognitive change that occurs as an adolescent develops into an adult. The reality of this situation was brought home to me earlier this semester.
I spent most of my time as a college student volunteering with the youth group at my church. During this time, I had the opportunity to meet a young man who has completely changed my life. He was a troubled teen. By the time he was 15, he had been arrested and spent time in a juvenile detention facility for stealing cars. Some of the college-aged mentors spent a lot of time reaching out to him and trying to help him through his issues. But late last year, I got a phone call and was told to look at a news Web site. There on the front page was his picture. He had been arrested for stabbing a 16-year-old neighbor to death. He was charged with second degree murder. I spent a couple of months won-
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dering if there was anything more we could have done at the church to help him. There were moments where it was apparent there was more to him than the angry teenager he appeared to be on the surface. He may be the perfect case for those who oppose this legislation, but knowing him and the kind of person he could have been made me realize the complexity of Drew Walker this issue. Columnist There is something satisfying with writing off people who commit horrendous crimes. But, as Leger points out in his bill, the developmental changes that occur in the span of the move
from the teen years to the adult years is drastic. Few people are the same at 24 as they were at 15. Leger’s opponents’ reservations are understandable. If a person commits a crime, they must pay the price. Once in prison, though, it is difficult to come out as anything but a hardened criminal. There are countless stories of people who spend their entire lives going in and out of the prison system. And there are just as many stories of these same people confessing a change of heart in order to secure themselves a ticket out. But then there are stories of people who truly experience something that changes them. The temptation to fall back into criminal activity is still there, but they have something within them that pulls them away from falling back into
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old habits. Mandatory life sentences for juvenile offenders shuts the door on any potential for these people to experience that change. Their lives are over. It is satisfying to some part of our most basic human nature to see them as little more than animals or something less than human. But we can be better than that. Perhaps it is time for us to move beyond a criminal system based on vigilantism and toward a system based on rehabilitation and forgiveness. Drew Walker is a 24-year-old philosophy senior from Walker. Contact Drew Walker at dwalker@lsureveille.com
QUOTE OF THE DAY
“Just about a month from now I’m set adrift, with a diploma for a sail and lots of nerve for oars.”
Richard Halliburton American traveler, adventurer and author Jan 9, 1900 — March 24, 1939
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I don’t know and that’s OK, but man it’s scary
Oh, you graduate in August. What are you doing after that? I swear, I hear those horrible words almost every day. And almost every day, I disappoint whomever is asking with a shrug and a joke because I have no idea. Surprisingly enough, there aren’t a whole lot of a companies looking for someone to muse about Kanye West and Lil’ Wayne’s importance for a generation of lost twentysomethings. I can’t say I didn’t see that one coming. But I assumed there would be a plethora of jobs that would land me in local courthouses and town halls, reporting on the intricacies of the newest town ordinance banning three-handed clocks or openflamed gas-powered rolling bar-bque pits. In other words, I didn’t think the job would be ideal, but it would at least be a launching pad for the rest of my life.
The only pad that seems to be slipping into my life is my parents’ pad, equipped with a myriad of high school memories and an empty future. It’s funny. And by funny, I mean let’s laugh at it before we start crying straightaway. I remember the first time I saw the news about the economic crisis. I was at the University Student Recreation Complex, and it flashed on a television. I was curious, popped my headphones into the machine and heard a bunch of talking heads going on about our country having some money issues. At the time, I was more worried about my own money issues: dollar burgers at Brightside on Monday or dollar Dixie at Chimes on Wednesday. Votes are in, kids: nowadays we might as well suck down those dollar Dixies, ‘cause we ain’t goin’ nowhere. That day at the UREC, I didn’t
care because it had no effect on me. So many things have happened in our world that seemed important, that were important, but that had no effect on us, on our generation. Suddenly, though, there are no jobs. It’s not that people don’t want to hire a columnist with a goofylooking mug and 600 words of nonsense a Travis Andrews week. It’s that people can’t Columnist hire a columnist with a goofy-looking mug and 600 words of nonsense a week. This, in a word, sucks. But man, I’m trying. I’m trying really hard. The other day I applied to a job in Palm Springs, California. Dream job material. I figured there’d be some stiff competition. A few days later the senior editor sent an e-mail to me and everyone
else who applied. This is what a part of it: “So far, we have 118 applicants for the opportunity of covering the city of La Quinta for The Desert Sun and weekly La Quinta Sun. And that’s in less than a week since we posted the job at journalismjobs.com. I understand how competitive a market it is out there and haven’t seen it like this in my dozen-plus years in this business.” Well, I’ll say it. Shit. And it isn’t like this stops with journalism. Engineering students are having trouble. Potential CEO business students are having trouble. The peers in my own major — English — are having trouble (but that’s nothing new). This thing is so much bigger than all of us. And I’m just starting to feel it. I want to crawl into a hole until the recession is over. But, since we can’t do that,
we should remember things will be OK. Somehow, it’ll work out. Maybe we’ll have to spend a few more years taking complaints about the sour-to-tequila ratio in the sweaty margaritas we’re serving to older folks who established themselves during the golden years of economic bliss. But we’ll have our turn. We have to. And who knows, maybe we’ll get lucky and be the one in 118 to nab that dream job. All I know for me is I’ve got until August. And I’ve got my fingers crossed about as tight as they get. Travis Andrews is a 21-yearold English senior from Metairie.
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Obama’s first 100 days have only muddied the waters By Keith Yost Massachusetts Institute of Technology
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (UWIRE) — In hindsight it’s hard to believe, but there once was a time when I thought I knew where President Obama stood on free trade. Just a year ago he was on the campaign trail in Ohio, claiming that “one million jobs have been lost because of NAFTA” and pledging as president to “renegotiate” the treaty to the satisfaction of labor interests in the United States. In front of crowds of unemployed workers in Ohio and Texas, his beliefs were as simple as they were hyperbolic: free trade agreements “ship jobs overseas and force parents to compete with their teenagers to work for minimum wage at Wal-Mart.” I was about to write Obama off as just another protectionist when the Canadian press got hold of a memo between Austan Goolsbee, Obama’s soon-to-be-former senior economic advisor, and the Canadian consulate general, in which Goolsbee assured the Canucks that Obama’s protectionism was mere “political positioning” and that there was nothing to fear from all that campaign trail hot air. “Of course, it’s so obvious!” I thought. “A self-proclaimed intellectual such as Obama couldn’t actually be a protectionist, not when the vast majority of economists (myself included) are so fully behind free trade. Clearly this anti-trade drivel is just his alter ego — as soon as he’s in the Oval Office, he’ll step discretely into some phone booth and emerge with blue spandex and a red cape, ready to do battle with tariffs and quotas everywhere.” If anything, however, Obama’s
transition to the White House has only muddied the waters. Even as he signed a stimulus bill that included a “Buy American” provision, he warned other countries about the dangers of doing the same. He poked fingers in the eyes of China by alleging currency manipulation even as he swore oaths on a stack of bibles that he supports global trade. In 2005, he voted against CAFTA on the basis of poor labor standards in Central America, but just a year later voted to approve a free trade agreement with Oman, a monarchy where labor unions are banned and child labor is allowed. Today, when it comes to South Korea (where presumably the labor conditions meet Mr. Obama’s specifications), he opposes a free trade agreement because of the damage Korean imports could do to the American car industry while with Mexico he opposes the free exchange of transportation services because, well, because the teamsters told him to. The latest Sybil act is Cuba. Obama is gradually making good on a 2004 pronouncement that it’s time to resume trade relations with the communist island. As a free trader, I have no objection, but I have to ask: why does Obama believe that freer trade is good political medicine for Cuba, an unremitting enemy of the United States, but not for Colombia, a long-time loyal Latin American ally? Where is the method to this madness? Why is free trade supposedly a powerful source of leverage for democratic reform against one country, but utterly useless in another? How can the president blast one trade agreement as being tailor made for “special interests” while he
shuts down another at the behest of a lobbying group? Why does Panama deserve free trade but not Peru? One conclusion fits the data: Obama doesn’t understand the economics of trade. There’s no coherence between his policy positions because they’re not grounded to any common base of economic thinking. For Obama, there’s no hard foundation of academic belief underlying his views on trade, just an ever-contested quicksand, shifting back and forth between the near-unanimous support for free trade by economists on one hand, and the plaintive cries
of labor unions and incumbent industries on the other. Obama is trying to square the circle and come up with a world-view in which both camps are right, but it can’t be done; Adam Smith was not a mercantilist. In psychology, the way to excise a multiple personality disorder is to bring the conflicting personalities to the surface and have them battle each other until one remains. Or, maybe that’s the premise of a John Cusack movie — whatever, the point is this: Obama is surrounded by MIT-trained economists. One of them needs to sit Obama down and
tell truth to power, explain to him why economists support free trade, and how, as much as Obama would like them to, his policies do not share a common intellectual heritage. Maybe in the end, Obama will still choose the teamsters over the professors, but at very least he won’t be laboring under the delusion that his current actions serve both.
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STUDENTPAY OUT S. COM Paid Survey Takers Needed In Baton Rogue. 100% Free To Join! Click On Surveys. INTERN ATION AL NEWSLETTER. Sales & marketing assistant. Work on database with sales people. Requires phone, office, computer skills and attention to detail. Flexible hours. e-mail jobs@riderresearch.com or fax 225-769-7166 INTERVIEWING IN NOL A for Katrina Recovery. Join our LSU Sociology Research Team to conduct interviews of residents in New Orleans neighborhoods. Saturday trips to New Orleans, with full day of work. $9/ hr with free roundtrip transportation. Interesting, meaningful teamwork on community recovery. Contact David Maddox, dmaddo1@tigers.lsu.edu SUBWAY 4250 BURBANK Sandwich Artists Needed! No Late Nights. Flexible Scheduling. Next to Izzo and Mushroom. FASHION FORWARD CHILDREN to junior boutique in Towne Center featured in US Weekly, is looking for fun, outgoing, fashion oriented employees, available to start asap. Experience preferred. Please contact Carri at The Little House and Co. Excellent pay and flexible hours. Must be able to work in the fall and spring. Only serious indiviuals apply. 225.757.6730 or 225-454-8622 VICTORIA’S SECRET Hiring Sales, Stock, and Cashiers. Must be able to work weekends. Mall of Louisiana. Come into store to apply. 225.761.7279 THE CHIMES IS NOW HIRING Come work at one of the funnest restaurants in town. The Chimes at the north gates of campus is now hiring hostesses. Come fill out an application between 2pm and 4pm. 225.383.1754 MEDICAL Physical Therapy Tech needed for Brusly and Plaquemine. Fax Resume
MONDAY, APRIL 27, 2009 225-791-3549
NATION AL BENCH ADVER TISING Part time or full time Some heavy lifting involved Flexible hours Must have valid drivers license 573-3363 or 767-7535 PAR T-TIME RUNNER needed for small law firm. Duties include: filing, answering phones, running errands. Please fax resume to 225387-0150. STUDENT WORKERS NEEDED Pennington Biomedical Research Center Clinical Trials Recruiting Services is looking for student workers. Must have good communication skills and be detailed oriented. If interested send resume to ami.parks@pbrc.edu. SURVEY TAKERS NEEDED: Make $5-$25 per survey. www. GetPaidToThink.com NEAR L SU- PAR T-TIME ASSIS TANT In the Marketing Sales Department Fill and ship requistion orders for agents and Marketing Organizations. Print & Assemble kits and sales material. Assist with copying scan-
ning, faxes and mail Flexible hours. No stress job. 225.353.0355 MODEL S NEEDED! Dreamgirl Productions is looking for Lingerie and Swim Suit models that are looking to have a great time and earn great money while in school. MUST have great personality and people skills. Contact Brenda @ 504.415.9150 If you love young children and like to sing and play musical instruments, we have the perfect pt job for you. Approx. 4 hrs per week 225.766.1159 NEEDED IMMEDIATEL 10 Line cooks/ Dishwashers And 25 Banquet Servers Must pass drug screen and Background check. Need white Button down shirt and black pants. Other positions available 225.752.0097 !BAR TENDING! Up to $300/Day. No Experience Necessary. Training Provided. Age 18+ OK 1-800-965-6520 xt127 F / T S U M M E R N ANNY Provide summer child-
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MONDAY, APRIL 27, 2009 care for elementary/ middle school age children. Childcare exp. reqd. $9-$10/ hr 225.803.3372
FOR SALE 2BR/2.5BA L AKE BEAU PRE Townhome. Gated, covered parking, alarm system, appliances incl, lots of ammenities. $192,000 985.447.5790 2BR/2.5BA ARLINGTON PL ANTATION Gated, on bus route, all appliances included. Please call 337-479-0252. ICCESSORIZE is looking for dependable and energetic sales associates at the Mall of La. Must be available to work weekends and/or some week day shifts. Please call Eddie @ 225.572.2127 TIGER MANOR CONDOMINIUMS. UNIT S R E A D Y F ALL 2009!! Brand new 1, 2, and 3 b e d r o o m u n i t s f o r s a l e s t a r ting at $124,900. Ask about our Guaranteed Buy -Back Program!! 3000 July St. 225-346-5055 w w w . t i g e r m a n o r. c o m L o c a t i o n . L o c a t i o n . Location... Star t Living. 3/3 CONDO AT L SU CAMPUS Gated: 3/3 1700SF $206,000 Almost New. The Gates At Brightside. 1.5 from campus. Income producing while your student lives free. 407-3530564 Susan
FOR RENT S T O R E Y OUR S T U F F Student Special - Get 1st Month FREE. Climate Control of LA Self Storage. 3147 College Dr. just past the RR tracks. Enter thru College Creek Shopping Center. Various sizes, covered loading, video recorded surveillance and alarms, 24/7 access. 24/7 service with our Insomniac machine (rent a unit, make a payment, buy a lock) - very cool. We Love Students. We also have Budget Rent-a-Car and Rent-a-Truck. 225.927-8070 SUMMER SUBLEASE $1120/ month 2B/2B Oakbrook Apt. Lease May 17-Aug. 2 Email Ashley amcmas1@lsu.edu TOWNHOMES 2 BR / 1.5 ba w/d, alarm, fans, patio, water pd, no pets, $1000 rent / $500 dep avl 8/1 225-766-6555 HOUSE FOR RENT: L AKE BEAU PRE 3bdr/2bth; 2 car garage; backyard; available July 1 for $1600/mo. 504.309.7595 TIGER MANOR CONDOMINIUMS. UNIT S R E A D Y F O R F ALL 2009! Brand new 1, 2, & 3 bedrooms available. Reserve your unit today! Walk to class! 3000 July St. 225-346-5055. www.tigermanor.com Location. Location. Location... Star t Living. WALK TO L SU 1 and 2 BR FLATS and TH, pool, laundry center. University View Apartments on West Parker. Call Hannah 767-2678. NO PETS. ATTN SERIOUS S TUDENT S! Want quiet? Want space? Large 1 and 2 br apts in small complex within walking distance of LSU. No children or pets permitted. 1-br $500. 2-br $700. 757-8175 or 924-1934. http//riverroadapartments.tripod.com PRE-LEASING FOR SUMMER & FALL LSU Tigerland: Studio,1 & 2 Bdr. wood floors, pool, & laundry $465-$695 225-766-7224
B R I G H T SIDE PARK TOWNHOMES. Pre-leasing for summer and fall. 2br 2.5 bath pool, w/ d. $900/ mth $500 dep. 955-6480 southlandpropertiesinc.com 1 BR ON BURBANK -FROM $475 www.lsubr.com for pictures/floorplan. 4065, 4243 Burbank. $300 deposit. No pets, not even visiting. Leave a message. 241-1649 3 BR. 3 br. 2ba. house for rent. 777 Hadley, Meadowbend Subd. Avail. June 1st. $1200. mo. $500. deposit. Call 985-688-2757 985.688.2757 1-2 BED- APT S IN Tigerland, near LSU. $450550/month, hot water included, Call Wang 225.278.6622 or 225.278.6621
1 B R R E N T AL 1S T M O R E N T $ 4 7 5 $950/mo includes all utilities, electric, cable
& internet. All appliances are included! Gated community, across from City Park www.keyfindersbr.com 225.293.3000
love so come meet me at Louie’s by campus at 5:00pm one day during exam week. It’s a date! (this includes the Red Door girls)
ROOM FOR RENT New Hse, New subdivision located by I-12 and Millerville. 15 Minutes from LSU. Wireless internet provided. 225.278.7638
STILL SEEKING SUGR A M A M A Sexy 22yo s/w/m looking for an attractive, adventurous cougar 25-42 years old. Do not be shy! I will make your dreams come true. Tell me about yourself when you take me out for lunch! brokeinbr@gmail.com
NEAR L SU CAMPUS 3BR houses with garages. Washer/dryer and appliances incl. Fenced yards pet ok. $1195-$1295.1BR’s $375-$495 Available June. Call Martha@McDaniel Prop. 225.388.9858 FOR RENT 3br/2bth $350/mth 5 min to LSU 281.216.2532
ROOMMATES FEMALE ROOMMATE NEEDED Edward Gay Apartments: 2-bedroom 1-bathroom, Internet access, cable, laundromat downstairs. $273/month, including utilities. Must be clean!!! ogudkov@yahoo.com F E M A L E R O O M M A TE NEEDED AS AP G a t e d Community in Arlington Trace. $450 + utili ties for Summer and $500 + utilities for Fa l l . Both semester s available! 225.573.1768 GIRL NEEDS ROOMMATE AS AP GARDEN DISTRICT HOUSE $600/mo includes utilities. krento1@lsu.edu 4TH ROOMMATE NEEDED! We are looking for a 4th roommate to complete our apt! Female only, ages 18-23. We live at Sterling Northgate in a 4bed/4bath. please call if interested!!! 832.576.1010 3RD ROOMATE needed for 3bed/3bath house in Sharlo $460+utilities 504.338.7984 R O O M M ATES NEEDED Furnished house, 4 BR 2 Bath, garage and yard; Nicholson Lakes, $500/mo + utilities; Females 225.773.7054
PERSONALS CALLING ALL COUG ARS! Have you been looking for that dainty little thing in all the wrong places? Well, I’m just a cub looking for some
SEEKING ROOMIE Boy, Girl, & 2 Cats looking for 3rd housemate. $400/month + Shared Utilities. (Highland & Lee) Lush yard, close to LSU, balcony, sun room & nice neighborhood. khowar7@tigers.lsu.edu 225.603.3637 SEXY MAN-BEAS T ON THE PROWL. Newly single bisexual Abercrombie model looking for love in all the wrong places. Must have love handles. (504) 376-5525 LOOKING TO MEET WOMEN. I am a 6’0”, brown haired, brown eyed guy lookin for a petite girl to hang out with and have fun. If interested email cubsornone@hotmail.com LOOKING TO MEET COLLEGE GIRL S 6’3 brown-haired, blue-eyed male looking for girl to have fun and hang out with. Have to love music and getting a bit crazy at times. Email winn_tiger@hotmail.com HEY! You always seem to be walking to your car as I am walking to class. Last week you actually waved at me (I think it was at me!). This has been going on for quite a few weeks, but we both get “surprised” looks on our faces every time we see each other. Say “Hey!” next time we pass. LOOKING FOR MY MATCH to fill the little opening in the jumbeled sock drawer of my heart. White female who is into snake charming, chainsaws & sealing envelopes with hot wax. Seeking male companion with high ACT score, high cheekbones and high self esteem. No Weirdos PLEASE! allthegoodonesweretaken666@yahoo.com I F R AT HARD ALL DAY AND NIGHT One thing a frat cant get me is love. Unless Love is a passed out sorority chick, i’ll take that too BTW. Come frat hard with me (polo shirt included)...ffazio1@lsu.edu
PAGE 15 LOOKING TO SCORE?!?! Fun, smart, cute blonde babe about to graduate... Looking for involved, soccer-playing male grad-student... Only wanting a quick fling before I move away in the Fall! Come play with me! anchorchelsea@gmail.com I NEED A FRECKLY REDHEAD GIRL I am in love with redheads and their freckles, and I just can’t seem to find any; it’s a problem! I have a great sense of humor, and I’m pretty intelligent and caring. So if there are any freckled redhead girls out there who like to meet a muscular Italian guy, email me at TheGoon6@hotmail.com D E N I M D A N D E S I R E S D ATE Looking for a girl who’s not scared of a little denim. I’ll be at Reggie’s in my jean jacket and dark denims on the stage, sippin on a cranberry vodka. Love it or leave it baby 504.256.7534
L SU GUY Looking for love in all the wrong places. Finally decided to put this up here. I’m 22 going to graduate next May. I need a sweet girl who is content being herself. I like movies, going out to dinner, traveling, and of course LSU Football. Tigerlovin22@gmail.com SEEKING CHARITABLE, outdoor loving individual. Must love animals and the occasional hiking or camping trip. Drop me a message at HighpointingForAmerica.org SEARCHING 4 SOULMATE 20yo Asian guy seeking masculine guy 18-23 to date. Races open. I’m a sweetheart! tigerboy1988@gmail.com LOOKING FOR A GOOD TIME? 20y/ o Physics major looking for some fun. Text me for a good time. Lets change our potential energy into kinetic energy. 504-920-8767
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