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Hinton helped set foundation for black football players at LSU BY JOSHUA THORNTON | @JoshuaThornton_ Lora Hinton’s journey to Tiger Stadium involved politicians, a few semesters on the sideline and, much to his dismay, some unfamiliar seafood options. In the fall of 1971 the dining halls would deem Fridays “fish day” and, of course, the most popular serving of fish was crawfish. As Hinton watched students peel, eat and suck the heads off “mud bugs,” he was in disbelief. “Are you kidding me? People actually eat these things?” Hinton said. “We see them in the ditches where I’m from ... I couldn’t handle the menu.” For the Chesapeake, Virginia native, learning about unfamiliar foods was only the start. The fall of 1971 began Hinton’s trailblazing path, when he and Mikell Williams became the first black football players to receive scholarships to play for LSU. For Hinton, the allure of playing at LSU was bigger than staying on the east coast near his small hometown.
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BREAKING ANOTHER BARRIER Attending LSU wasn’t Hinton’s first time serving as a pioneer at a school. He broke down a barrier at Great Bridge High School, in Virginia, as the school’s first black student. “It prepared me,” he said. “No doubt.” Hinton later found his way on the football field at Great Bridge, where he became an All-American. His film wound up in the
Director Buttry of Student remembered Media dies for work, at 62 dedication
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EDITOR IN CHIEF
Director of LSU Student Media and Manship School of Mass Communication instructor Steve Buttry died Sunday of pancreatic cancer. He was 62. The news was released via a final blog post that Buttry wrote himself. Buttry served as a University staff member after a 45year career in journalism. His resume includes earlier jobs at The Shen a ndo a h Sentinel, The BUTTRY Des Moines Register, The Des Moines Tribune, The Minot Daily News and the Omaha World-Herald. Buttry was a reporter and editor before moving to teaching and newsroom training later in his career, he said in the post. He became known as a digital journalism advocate while leading newsrooms transitioning to a digital-first media model. Buttry was first diagnosed with cancer in 1999, and then again in 2014. He was diagnosed for the third time in 2016, this time with pancreatic cancer that was unrelated to the previous two cases. Buttry came to the Manship School in 2014 as the Lamar Family Visiting Scholar. He accepted the position as Student Media
I sat across a conference table from Steve Buttry just two and a half weeks ago. We were joined by an adviser and a few other student editors. It was a Sunday morning, and I was in desperate need of the kind of ethical advice that can only come from decades of newsroom experience. To me, it seemed like the world was unraveling. But Steve was as calm as ever. To him, there was simply a new opportunity to learn from the shortcomings of the past and to seek out the kind of innovative solutions that journalism’s complex and evolving nature calls for. That all seems like ages ago now in the wake of Steve’s death. We’re already onto the next week’s paper, the next digital obstacle, the next ethical dilemma. Things never really slow down in the basement of Hodges Hall, and that has a lot to do with Steve, whose job as LSU Student Media director was to be an advocate of change. With him, no debate was ever off limits. No problem too difficult to tackle. No goal too distant. No time too inconvenient for a meeting. Little looks or works the same as it did when I started with The Daily Reveille almost three years ago. And while many
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see LETTER, page 6
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Glassell Gallery ‘Mudluscious’ exhibition features alumni work Exhibition celebrates joy of spring BY KATIE GAGLIANO @katie_gagliano A “mudluscious and puddlewonderful” exhibition is bringing an air of whimsy and new life to the LSU School of Art Alfred C. Glassell Jr. Exhibition Gallery. “Mudluscious: A Celebration of LSU School of Art Ceramics” highlights the work of 18 University graduates and local artists, said Glassell Gallery director Malia Krolak. Krolak and exhi-
bition curator Christopher Scott Brumfield, a University alumnus and featured artist in the show, began developing the show concept in spring 2016. The exhibition is a celebration of the University’s ceramics tradition and the graduates who have sustained successful careers as artists and educators in the field, she said. The artists took the exhibition’s theme, “Mudluscious,” inspired by the E.E. Cummings poem “[in Just-],” and created a diverse array of functional and sculptural
The art of many local ceramic artists is on display as part of the Mudluscious exhibition Feb. 19 at the University’s Glassell Gallery in downtown Baton Rouge.
see MUDLUSCIOUS, page 6
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Lawmakers compromise to fill budget gap BY SAM KARLIN Manship School News Service
end of the tunnel was there. It kind of helps put in context with whatever is going on in the world at any given moment to look back at any time period and see everyone has had to deal with a whole lot of crazy stuff. In the midst of the crazy stuff, there’s a lot of beauty.” Assistant University archivist Barry Cowan worked to contribute materials related to the University’s involvement in WWI, including how faculty and staff contributed to the war effort, a copy of a memorial addition of The Daily Reveille, information about the monetary contributions by individuals around the state for construction of the University’s
Louisiana lawmakers finished their work filling a $304 million mid-year budget gap Wednesday, with the Legislature coming to a compromise following a week of public debates and private negotiations between Democrat Gov. John Bel Edwards and Republican legislators. The 10-day special session ended with neither Edwards, who wanted to use $119 million from the Budget Stabilization fund, nicknamed the rainy day fund, nor House Republicans, who wanted to use far less, getting precisely what they wanted. “Not all of us probably agree with the number that we’ve arrived,” House Speaker Taylor Barras, R-New Iberia, said. “This is the negotiation that is required.” Lawmakers settled on using $99 million from the state’s emergency fund, while shifting money around and cutting around $82 million in spending to fill the rest of the gap. The deal, whereby enough Republicans agreed to use $99 million from the Rainy Day Fund, hinged on passing a bill by Barras to skim dedicated funds for debt reduction starting next year. Lawmakers agreed overwhelmingly to the deal, with 92 representatives voting to use the rainy day fund to help fill the gap, which was well above the 70-vote supermajority required. “You know you’re in a good place when nobody is
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Hill Memorial Library displays WWI exhibit, “Through the Valley of Death” BY KATHERINE ROBERTS | @krobe844 PHOTOS BY JORDAN MARCELL
LSU Libraries Special Collections commemorates the centennial of the United States’ entry into World War I with the exhibit “Through the Valley of Death: A Special Collections Perspective on the First World War,” which is on display in Hill Memorial Library until June 2. “Through the Valley of Death” includes archives, artifacts and oral histories from some of the libraries’ major collections, such as the Louisiana and lower Mississippi Valley Collections, the Rare Books Collection and the University Archives. The items in the exhibit provide insight into the politics, propaganda,
homefront activities, warfare and social matters of the era. Exhibitions coordinator Leah Wood Jewett said the exhibit can help people relate to the time period because many of the issues faced in the early 1900s are similar to the controversies widely discussed throughout the world today. “When you look at any time period, you see there’s war, disease, crazy weather, social unrest — this is not new to us,” Jewett said. “When you look back, the folks that lived during this time had to deal with all of that stuff all at once. They didn’t know what the answer was at the end, and they didn’t know the light at the
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Students create garden for children at local health care center BY NATALIE ANDERSON @natalie_mechell University students gave the Pediatria HealthCare for Kids day center a gift that will last them long after they’ve left: a garden to teach children with special medical needs how to nurture their independence. The University’s National Student Speech-Language-Hearing Association undergraduate chapter raised funds, designed and created an adaptive garden at the Pediatria Healthcare for Kids day center in Baton Rouge on Jan. 27 and Feb. 11. The day center provides services to medically fragile
children. The University’s Speech, Language, Hearing Clinic has a contract with the day center to provide speech language therapy. Shannon Farho, a speech-language pathology clinical instructor, is one of the supervisors who goes to the center with graduate students to provide evaluations in speech therapy. She said the occupational therapy, physical therapy and speech therapy departments have requested an adaptive garden for years. She spoke with NSSLHA and handed the project over to the chapter’s philanthropy chair, Brittany Klein, a senior communication sciences and
disorders student. “I really enjoyed doing it,” Klein said. “It was fun to coordinate things and get other people excited about it.” Farho said her social worker friend’s husband, Al Hindrichs, assisted in creating an adaptive garden at the McMains Children’s Developmental Center in Baton Rouge and was able to assist the NSSLHA chapter in building the garden at the Pediatria Healthcare for Kids day center. She said he provided the tools, mentored the students and taught them various skills, including mixing and pouring
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University students create a garden for children with special medical needs at the Pediatria HealthCare for Kids day center.
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Thursday, February 23, 2017
CAMPUS CRIME BRIEFS
Non-student found Two University students arrested with cocaine, guns for intent to distribute marijuana during traffic stop A 32-year-old non-student was arrested during a traffic stop on Nicholson Drive early Wednesday morning, LSUPD spokesperson Lt. Kevin Scott said. According to Scott, LSUPD conducted a routine traffic stop on Nicholson Drive on Feb. 22 at 3:30 a.m. During the stop, Daniel Rogers of St. Gabriel was found
to possess 1.4 grams of cocaine and two firearms, Scott said. Rogers was arrested for possession of a schedule II drug, possession of a firearm with a controlled substance and improper lane usage. He was charged and booked into East Baton Rouge Parish Prison on the aforementioned charges.
Two 19-year-old University students were arrested during a routine traffic stop Tuesday evening, Scott said. On Feb. 21 at 1 a.m., LSUPD conducted a traffic stop on Nicholson Drive, according to Scott. During the stop, three ounces of marijuana and drug paraphernalia were discovered, Scott said. As a result, University students Scotti Gautreau
and Brennan Spurrier were arrested. Gautreau was charged with possession of and intent to distribute a schedule I drug and possession of drug paraphernalia. Spurrier was charged with possession with the intent to distribute a schedule I drug, possession of drug paraphernalia and turn signal required. Both Gautreau and Spurrier admitted to selling marijuana,
according to Scott. They were both booked into East Baton Rouge Parish Prison on the aforementioned charges.
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University student arrested for threatening statement A University student was arrested after she allegedly made a terroristic threat to a Residential Life employee in regard to other residents at West Laville Hall. According to the affidavit of probable cause obtained from the East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office, LSUPD responded to a complaint on Feb. 15 of an LSU student that made “terroristic threats.” A staff member with the
Residential Life Advocacy and Accountability Department contacted police regarding a conversation with 23-year-old Lauren Nickles. Nickles met with the staff member and said she felt she was being picked on by other residents of her dorm because they called police when Nickles smoked marijuana in her dorm room, according to arrest records. Nickles stated she often
smelled marijuana in other areas of the dorm but never called police. The staff member told Nickles the issue could not be substantiated and no action could be taken by Residential Life. Nickles then replied that she would “get a nine millimeter and just handle it.” The staff member said that based on his training and experience with students who make
threats of violence, he observed that Nickles had a target and a motive. When asked further about the threat, Nickles deflected the staff member’s questions. Authorities made contact with Nickles by phone around 6 p.m. that day. An officer informed her that he needed to speak with her in person, and that he may have charges pending against her. Nickles said she wished to
speak with her attorney before meeting, and that she would come to LSUPD headquarters at 7:30 p.m. Nickles did not arrive at 7:30 p.m., according to arrest records. The officer then attempted to call Nickles at 8:30 p.m. She did not answer. An arrest warrant was then issued for Nickles. She was charged and booked into East Baton Rouge Parish Prison on one count of terrorizing.
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Thursday, February 23, 2017 MUSIC
Los Angeles record producers release album of songs for dogs Album shown to relieve stress, strengthen bonds with owners BY EVAN SAACKS @evansaacks In 1999, Los Angeles-based record producers Skip Haynes and Dana Walden were searching for something original in a time when music was becoming digital and record companies across the country were closing. One night, while eating at a country club, a dog broke loose from its owner and urinated on their table. As the dog’s owner apologized profusely, an idea popped into Walden’s head. “Songs to Make Dogs Happy” is an album of songs made for dogs and produced by Haynes and Walden’s label, Laurel Canyon Animal Company. Initially, the label produced albums about animals targeted at animal-lovers, which led to several experimental albums — including songs performed by animals such as parrots and gorillas. After the success of both, they sought out animal communicators to discuss the possibility of creating songs for animals to enjoy. Haynes and Walden found a communicator that was willing to try the experiment on dogs. She played different kinds of music for almost 250 dogs. Haynes said he wasn’t expecting such an in-depth and
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‘Songs to Make Dogs Happy’ was created with the help of an animal communicator in order to appeal to dogs. definitive reaction from the dogs and was just hoping to make them happier. He was impressed by how well the communicator gauged the dogs’ reactions. “We had no idea what we were doing, but it turns out dogs really like this,” Haynes said. “It turns out it works for separation anxiety and for traveling. We started getting letters from vets telling us it was help-
ing dogs in recovery. That’s basically how we got into this.” Haynes said the animal communicator played a critical role in putting the album together because she noticed the dog’s reactions and understood what caused them. One thing she told Haynes and Walden was to not use sidestick or rimshots on the drums because dogs from bad neighborhoods would equate the sound with gunshots and
become fearful. “We even did a polka,” Hayes The biggest takeaway was said. “We never would have done that the dogs appeared to en- a polka on any other album we joy up-tempo songs the most. did because we don’t do polkas. Haynes said this was because That’s a very limited market, but of the happier connotation it because it’s for dogs, and it’s up creates, and dogs responded and it’s fun, we got to do a polka.” negatively to sad Haynes and “It works for songs. Haynes Walden have sold said the dogs separation anxiety their album to organizations like responded the most negatively and for traveling. We PETA, the Best to Johnny Cash. started getting letters Friends Animal Society and aniThe animal communicator said from vets telling us it mal hospitals one of the dogs and shelters. was helping dogs responded to his They also donate in recovery.” music by saying, a large portion “That’s just a sad of profits to orSKIP HAYNES ganizations that man talking.” The animal cofounder, Laurel Canyon Animal Company support animals, such as the United commu nic ator said there was no discernible States War Dogs Association. difference in music preference The proceeds of each album are based on the breed of dog. How- generally given to a charity for ever, there was a noticeable dif- the type of animal relevant to ference in music taste based the album. on the dog’s size. One song inLaurel Canyon Animal cluded several dogs barking in Company is now in its 18th year harmony, but the song was not of making music for people, aniput on the album because the mals and lovers of both to enjoy. deep bark of one of the dogs “Songs to Make Dogs Happy” was threatening and would is available on the company’s cause some dogs to act violent website along with all of their or defensively. other hits. Their next project Haynes said one of his is just as ambitious as the alfavorite things about mak- bum for dogs — “Songs to Make ing the record was the diverse Cats Happy.” types of music he and Walden “Our communicator basiexperimented with. Of the many cally said, ‘Well, we’ve got good genres of music on the album, news and bad news. The good only a few are popular enough to news is cats like music betcreate mainstream hits, but the ter than dogs. The bad news is dogs enjoyed some of the more they don’t like to talk about it,’” Haynes said. obscure ones.
STUDENT GOVERNMENT
Bill reallocating student fees could mean unlimited scantrons BY CJ CARVER @CWCarver_ Students concerned with restrictions placed on the amount of scantrons and blue books that can be taken from the LSU Student Government office may have their anxieties relieved soon — and at no additional cost. On Feb. 21 the Student Senate debated SGB4, proposed by the University Center for Freshman Year senator David Hunt, which reallocates SG funds to be used for students. “What the bill intends to do is to shift money away from just pots of money that sits there and argues defectively into pots of money that students are actively trying to use,” SG president Zack Faircloth said. The bill identifies the scantron and blue book program as a success. SG has purchased over 110,000 scantrons and 20,000 blue books since the fall of 2015, according to an internal audit. However, Faircloth said while the regulations on testing materials are frustrating, they are only in place to manage the SG budget.
Originally, funding for the scantron and blue book program came sporadically from the SG budget. “It made for tough budgeting for us,” Faircloth said. “Sometimes it would come from my contingency, sometimes it would come from the executive contingency, sometimes we would have to go ask [the] Senate for the money … all that did was eat away at new initiatives we could be doing for students on campus.” The bill proposes a new revenue stream that is built upon existing revenue, meaning students won’t see any fee increases. The funding would come from SG’s Programming, Support and Initiatives Fund through the New Initiatives Programming Fund account. Currently, the account has about $300,000, Faircloth said. The pre-existing fee, titled SG Programming, Support and Initiatives on students’ fee bills is a $5.50 charge. Of that charge, $0.90 goes into an account called Organizations’ Initiatives, another name for the NIPF account.
“What we’re going to do with that fee is take $0.25 to create the testing materials fund,” Faircloth said. “We’re going to take another $0.55 to put it into what’s called the [Organization Initiatives and Conference Support] account within the same PSIF organizational pot of money, but it’s a more accessible account.” When students request money from PSIF, it mostly comes from the Organization Initiatives and Conference Support account, which only receives $0.10 of the $5.50 charged to students every semester. Reallocating the $0.55 from the NIPF account to the Organization Initiatives and Conference Support, totaling $0.65, would ensure that student organizations receive the money they request from SG, Faircloth said. According to SG’s audit, about $0.17 per student per semester is spent on scantrons and blue books. Faircloth predicts the fee reallocation to allow for $0.25 dedicated to testing materials will allow SG to do away with regulations and have an unlimited supply of
testing materials available for students at all times. Should the bill pass through the Student Senate, a concurrent resolution will be passed to make the reallocation of a referendum to be voted on by students in the upcoming spring election.
“It’s been a mission of my staff, in particular, that we’re not going to raise student fees now,” Faircloth said. “That’s not fair to students, especially in the climate we’re in right now. We want to, instead, reevaluate where our student fees are going.”
SGB4 BREAKDOWN The SG Programming, Support and Initiatives fee is currently a $5.50 charge on fee bills. OF $0.90 THE $5.50 $0.10
Organizations’ Initiatives (NIPF) Organization Initiative & Conference Support
Additionally, SG has spent about $0.17 on scantrons and blue books per student per semester.
SGB4 proposes the reallocation of funds from SG’s New Initiatives Programming Fund, which currently has about $300,000 in its account. + $0.55
Organization Initiative & Conference Support
= $0.65 total
The new bill will also allow for $0.25 per student per semester dedicated to a new testing materials fund.
page 6 HINTON, from page 1 hands of coaches at Notre Dame, Penn State and Purdue, to name a few. But he suffered a knee injury during his junior season and played only one game his senior year. “Back in those days, when you had an ACL problem, that was pretty much the end of your career,” Hinton said. However, his talent was too good for coaches — and a Louisiana politician — to pass up. Former Louisiana Gov. John McKeithen — a fan of LSU football — saw Hinton’s film and decided to help recruit him. McKeithen even invited Hinton to eat breakfast in the Governor’s Mansion while he was visiting LSU. “It was pretty cool,“ Hinton said. Hinton knew he wanted to play football in the South, and LSU was the perfect fit. “There were some questions,” Hinton said. “After I made the visit, there was some guys who took me around, made feel comfortable, and I felt like this was a place I wanted to be.” But there were reservations about Hinton going to school 1,114 miles away from home. His father wanted him to go to a service academy, northern coaches didn’t want him to leave the east coast and his mother was scared. “What really made it bad — a recruiting coach from one of the northern schools suggested to my mom that there was a possibility that I could get knifed if I came here for school ... It was just a bad deal to throw down on a high school kid.”
Thursday, February 23, 2017 NEW KID ON CAMPUS In the ’70s, freshmen weren’t allowed to play their first season. Tiger Stadium was smaller back then. But to Hinton, the crowd roared even louder than it does today. “I can remember being in the ‘chute’ right before the team walked out and somebody opened the door,” Hinton said. “I was able to look out onto the field, I was like ‘Man, that looks like television’ when I walked out there.” Hinton went from watching LSU play against Nebraska in the 1970 Orange Bowl to working out among some of his idols. “Being in the locker room working out and I see Jerry Stovall walk in the room,” Hinton said. “I’m like, ‘What is this?’ and he’s my coach. A friend. A mentor. Being a part of LSU, I got to see what it was about. Those were the good ol’ days.” But Hinton’s knee problems followed him to LSU. He spent his first six weeks on campus on crutches after he had knee surgery. Hinton also redshirted his sophomore season. “I was hungry, and I wanted to play,” Hinton said. “I wanted to contribute. I had to wait two more years before that would happen.” There were some isolated incidents in which opposing players made derogatory comments, but Hinton said that mostly “was not happening.” As LSU was actively searching for more black football players, Hinton’s sideline contributions came in the form of hosting black recruits when they visited campus.
“They didn’t know me, because I hadn’t played,” Hinton said. “Everybody knew about Mike Williams. He was a great ball player. Whenever people approached me, they thought I was Mike Williams.” But Hinton and Williams took two different paths. Williams, a Covington, Louisiana native, became an All-American and eventually a first-round NFL draft pick. Hinton would end up lettering at LSU for three years but seldom playing. The once and a lifetime experience was something Hinton said he would never change. By playing football at LSU, Hinton helped bring more black players to Tiger Stadium. “We had 100 some guys who came from over the nation just to walk-on,” Hinton said. “Knowing they wouldn’t make the team, but they just wanted to be there. Being able to be a part of that experience and being around guys … I kind of feel like I got something that nobody has.” LASTING LEGACY Four decades later, Hinton is still a part of the LSU community. He hasn’t left Louisiana and now indulges in Louisiana cuisine — including crawfish. On Saturdays in the fall, Hinton works as a game marshall, a job he’s done for the last 24 years. He said seeing LSU and black athletes excel makes him “proud.” “It’s really cool,” Hinton said. “I guess that’s the best way I can sum it up. Those guys are great and you want to see them do well, that’s all.”
BUTTRY, from page 1 director in 2015, according to Buttry’s post. He also taught media writing and advanced print news gathering at the Manship School. As Student Media director, Buttry worked closely with student leaders from The Daily Reveille, Tiger TV, LEGACY Magazine, the Gumbo Yearbook and KLSU. Buttry served as an adviser to Student Media leaders and offered guidance to individual students. Buttry included in his blog post that he received three major awards while on staff at the University: the Glamann Award
to shape my understanding of leadership, which is to say the of those changes were led by hours are long and the thank students, it was Steve who lit the yous few and far between. spark. Steve’s dedication to Student Sure, we didn’t Media was unwavTo him, there agree on everyering, even when was simply a new thing, but that was it came to fielding opportunity to learn Friday-night phone part of the job. Steve challenged from the shortcomings calls from an editor me when it came to in chief in the midst of the past and to making tough calls, seek out the kind of of a panic attack. encouraged me level of cominnovative solutions That when I was unsure mitment was a part that journalism’s of myself and alof who Steve was. complex and evolving ways urged student As a student and nature calls for. leaders to look to a journalist, I owe the future. him my respect His candor reand thanks. Steve garding Student Media’s pre- will always be remembered for carious future, even as he stared his hard work and contributions down fierce criticism, helped to digital progress.
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The ‘Mudluscious: A Celebration of LSU School of Art Ceramics’ exhibition is on display at the University’s Glassell Gallery.
MUDLUSCIOUS from page 1 works inspired by spring, Krolak said. The completed exhibition features electric kiln, fire blasted, hand molded and other ceramic styles that display the full breadth of pottery’s possibilities, she said. Krolak decided to build on the exhibition’s varied forms and details when she designed the show, pairing disparate pieces and colors to create a sense of contrast and balance throughout the gallery. A delicate, feminine coffee pot in the gallery’s window stands beside two substantial, earthy pieces, allowing the works to react and build on one another, she said. Krolak kept the space open when arranging the show to allow for maximum viewing and a sense of flow, she said. The variety in the artwork draws the viewer’s eye
across the room, allowing Krolak to tell a cohesive story with the works. “Everyone has their own little voice, and you’re trying to make them all sing in harmony,” Krolak said. The medley of voices was heightened by each artist’s unique point of view, she said. While each is connected to the University and surrounding area, many of the artists have moved elsewhere and have been influenced by life in different regions. Artists sent in work from states including New York, Arkansas, Missouri and Kentucky. SinYing Ho, who graduated from the University with a master of fine arts, contributed porcelain cups she made while in China, Krolak said. Krolak, a University alumna, said it’s exciting to see the artists’
sensibilities evolve over time. “It’s like seeing old friends, but they have a new style,” she said. “It’s exciting to think that all of this talent and all of these amazing artists, who are all very different from each other, at one point all were in the art building.” Life in Michigan has served as a considerable influence for University graduate Blake Williams. Williams, an associate professor at Michigan State University, said in an artist statement that looking forward to spring is reassuring after the long winter months, and Williams’ art for the show explores the fullness and lightness of flowers and new growth. Williams said his “Bloom Series” mimics the fragility of flowers while the permanence of porcelain preserves the blooms in a constant state of growth and renewal.
from the American Copy Editors Society in 2015, the Rich Jaroslovsky Founder Award from the Online News Association in 2016 and the Chairman’s Citation from the National Press Foundation in 2017. Buttry’s memorial will be held in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Details for the service are still pending, the post said. The family requests that memorial tributes are made to the Stephen Buttry Scholarship Fund, which was created in Buttry’s honor by his friends and family through the Manship School. Buttry is survived by his wife, Mimi, his three sons and daughters-in-law and two granddaughters.
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Thursday, February 23, 2017 STUDENT GOVERNMENT
Election season approaches, single ticket announced BY CJ CARVER @CWCarver_ Spring election season is right around the corner, but with only one ticket officially announced thus far, students may see an unusual cycle take place. Election season for the University officially begins March 6 when ticket registration opens. Until then, students can learn more about the elections and filing for candidacy at the candidacy informational meetings that take place on Feb. 22, and March 2. There is also an informational meeting on March 8 on the Student Government Election Code and the timeline of the election.
NSSLHA, from page 3 concrete, sanding and using a skill saw and drill. The adaptive garden was built with three different elevations. Farho said the purpose of different elevations was to allow patients with standing ability and patients in wheelchairs the opportunity to interact with the garden. The low level is for the ambulatory patients who can stand, the middle level is for those in wheelchairs and the highest level is for children in standers. The adaptive garden allows patients to plant, weed and play in the dirt. “That’s the goal: to make them as independent as possible,” Farho said. Klein said her favorite part of this project was the ability to see the effects of it firsthand. “I just love that it was really something that everyone could kind of get involved with and something that we could see immediate effects from,” Klein said. “It was just a great experience to come together and work on something that was a big project, but [we were] also able to give back to the community and foster friend-
LEGISLATURE, from page 3 happy,” Edwards said in a press conference after lawmakers adjourned. “If the crystal ball is right, it will be harder to do that in April than it was today — and, of course, it wasn’t easy today.” The governor expressed optimism about the lines of communication between his office and lawmakers, adding negotiations improved as the session wore on. Edwards did not allow the Legislature to consider tax increases during the 10-day special session. Some Republicans wanted the governor to cut enough spending to solve the shortfall without a special session, but only nine voted no to the final agreement in the House. The overwhelming vote for the deal indicates the Legislature
“In terms of what to expect, basically, during the spring elections, all the seats go up for reelection,” SG commissioner of elections Michael Vu said. “The executive staff … all the college councils for the different colleges … and half the senate seats will go up for reelection. It’s the biggest and busiest time of year for Student Government.” Students will begin to see election-related changes around campus during the week of March 13 as candidates learn about their qualifications and begin passive campaigning. During this time, qualified candidates are allowed to wear apparel and have pins and posters, Vu said. Active campaigning begins
March 20. “That’s when we really typically see people tense up, people in Free Speech Alley [start] handing things out and along those lines,” Vu said. During the same week, there will be an open forum or debate on March 23. Whether it will be an open forum or debate depends on the number of tickets running in the election. “It’s just a chance for students who aren’t involved in Student Government to get to know what Student Government does and what future candidates have proposed,” Vu said. “Just so they know they’re voting for people who are actually representing their interests and ideas.” General elections will be
held on March 27, and the results will be announced in the Live Oak Lounge on March 29 at 5 p.m. With election season a few weeks away and only one ticket organized, the student body faces an election season unlike any other in recent history. “Typically, spring tickets, because of their size and scale, they’re organized far in advance … typically around December,” Vu said. “So far only one has been announced. That means that the president and vice president will be running unopposed unless someone ‘dark horses’ their way into the election when it rolls around.” Vu notes that registration opens on March 6, but does
not close until two weeks later, meaning people still have time to form opposing tickets up until that point. “Student Government is supposed to be representative of the student body, as any form of government should be,” Vu said. “If students aren’t actively involved trying to seek information of who they’re voting for, it can end up being a situation where it seems like people are being voted into positions of power without the student body really knowing why they’re there or what they’re doing.” For more information on the upcoming election, visit the SG website or email Michael Vu at mvu14@lsu.edu.
ships with each other.” Farho said NSSLHA is currently assisting the library at Tanglewood Elementary School in Central, Louisiana with post-flood recovery. She said the organization’s members also volunteer at St. James Place Assisted Living in Baton Rouge by visiting and communicating with the residents who may have dementia or Alzheimer’s disease which can lead to communication breakdown. “They are just ‘communication buddies’ with some of the residents there,” Farho said. NSSLHA created an ambassador program to introduce high school students who are interested in communication disorders studies to the department. Additionally, the University’s communication sciences and disorders department is creating an augmentative and alternative communication resource lab with funds awarded by the College of Humanities and Social Sciences. Farho said she has contacted the national NSSLHA headquarters with pictures from the project, and they plan to feature the project in the next national NSSLHA newsletter.
WWI, from page 3 Memorial Tower and copies of The Gumbo. “The first World War touched the lives of millions of Americans and the people of LSU were no different,” Cowan said in a news release. “Many students, faculty and staff went ‘over there’ to do their part; others bought war bonds, raised money for the Red Cross, knitted caps and scarves for the boys at the front and adapted their lectures and assignments to include topics on patriotism and the importance of America’s cause. The records pertaining to LSU’s role in the war illuminate their efforts and the Memorial Tower and Memorial Oak Grove
on campus are daily reminders of the ultimate sacrifice made by Louisianans and LSU alumni and students.” Cowan said the exhibit is important because the United States wasn’t involved in the war for a long period of time and many Americans are not aware of the effect of “The Great War.” Since 2017 is the 100th anniversary, it was the perfect time to display the Special Collections’ holdings that relate to America’s involvement in WWI, he said. “I felt like this would be a missed opportunity if we didn’t do something,” Cowan said. “Because we have so much, much more than Leah and I both thought we had, we thought it would be a great
opportunity to showcase some of that.” Jennifer A. Cramer, director of the T. Harry Williams Center for Oral History, curated the oral history portion of the exhibit, which features several interviews with people that lived and experienced the war, such as General Troy H. Middleton who discusses his service in WWI, soldiers in the war, civilians, people who were gassed and much more. Listening to these interviews will give people a glimpse of some of the accents that are not around anymore, Cramer said. “There’s something really rewarding about being able to listen to people tell their stories,” Cramer said.
could be moving away from the incessant fighting and tribalism that plagued their work last year, when inherent divisions between a Democratic governor and GOP Legislature were magnified and both sides struggled to get their work finished. But some are quietly worrying about what lies ahead this spring. Lawmakers convene a regular eight-week session in April with a $1.5 billion fiscal cliff looming when tax increases fall off the books in 2018. “We were able to reach a consensus, I think that bodes well,” Rep. Julie Stokes, R-Kenner, said. “But the amount of time and posturing it took. I’m very concerned. Because this issue pales in comparison to what we need to do in the regular session.” Plus, the state faces a more
than $400 million deficit for next fiscal year, which must also be addressed in the 2017 general session. Edwards said he believes the state is in a much better fiscal position this year than it was the same time last year. “I’m optimistic, but I’m certainly not delusional. It won’t be easy,” Edwards said. The nine representatives, all Republicans, who opposed Senate Concurrent Resolution 2, which set the Rainy Day withdrawal authorization at the $99 million level, were Reps. John Berthelot, Reid Falconer, Bob Hensgens, Frank Howard, Blake Miguez, Jay Morris, Steve Pylant, Clay Schexnayder and Alan Seabaugh All other members of the House voted in favor, with Rep. Scott Simon, R-Albita Springs, absent from the vote.
WWI era anti-war propaganda is displayed in Hill Memorial Library.
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Sports
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ONE LAST ROUND
Gymnast Shae Zamardi reflects on journey to LSU STORY BY KENNEDI LANDRY | @landryyy14 PHOTO BY CAROLINE MAGEE Nobody shows more love and pride for LSU than gymnastics coach D-D Breaux and senior all-arounder Shae Zamardi. “It just blew me away,” Zamardi said. “And then D-D and Jay [Clark] are just incredible people and coaches, and just to see her pride about LSU and her enthusiasm for the program, I couldn’t turn it down.” In her 40 years as a coach, Breaux’s passion for the University and the program itself has drawn gymnasts, year after year, to attend and compete for LSU. “I think that’s a good thing,” Breaux said. “I’m passionate and I’m persuasive and I love what I do. I think that I want kids to come and have the epitome of the LSU experience, and I think she has done that.” For someone who has never heard of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, much less LSU, it didn’t take much to convince Zamardi to leave her home in Vancouver Island to attend LSU. For Zamardi, it was love at first sight after seeing LSU’s campus. “I came down for a visit, and when I tell you, I was walking around with, like, hearteyes the whole time,” Zamardi said. “It was amazing. I never experienced anything like it.” To Zamardi, LSU football games seemed like something that came out of a movie. While Zamardi had no clue how Breaux found her in Canada, Breaux remembers finding her stats and making a trip up north.
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FOOTBALL
Junior offensive lineman set to transfer LSU announces Homecoming matchup against Troy
BY SETH NIEMAN @seth_nieman LSU OFFENSIVE LINEMAN ANDY DODD SET TO TRANSFER Junior offensive lineman Andy Dodd will transfer, according to a statement he released via Twitter. Dodd signed with the Tigers in 2013 and plans to graduate in May before transferring to another school for his final year of college eligibility. Dodd entered the 2016 season as the backup center behind Ethan Pocic. He played in eight games in his career with five knockdown blocks, including playing time against SEC opponents in Ole Miss, Mississippi State and South Carolina. LSU ANNOUNCES HOMECOMING GAME LSU will host Troy on Sept. 30 as its 2017 Homecoming matchup. The game will also serve as the “Purple Game” for LSU. The Tigers will wear purple jerseys, and fans will be encouraged to wear purple to the game. LSU’s “Gold Game” will take place against Auburn on Oct. 14. “LSU Salutes” will be held when the Tigers host the Arkansas Razorbacks on Nov. 11. The Tigers open the season against BYU on Sept. 2 at NRG Stadium in Houston.
SOFTBALL
Sanchez adjusting to new position, making impact for LSU
BY HANNAH MARTIN @hmartinTDR
Shemiah Sanchez hasn’t stood at third base since she was in summer league. But when LSU coach Beth Torina approached Sanchez about switching from second to third base in the offseason, she didn’t hesitate. “At first I was like, ‘Well, it’s a different look, but OK, I’ll give it a shot,’” Sanchez said. In her freshman season, Sanchez started only nine games, six of those being at second base, the other three as designated player.
Through 10 games this season, Sanchez has almost surpassed that, playing and starting in eight games at third base. In the third game of the season against McNeese State, Sanchez hit a walkoff single to lift the Tigers to a 4-3 victory. Since then, Sanchez has been making statements. During the fall, the coaching staff wanted to see what Sanchez could do at third base. Throughout practice in the fall and spring, Torina knew that Sanchez belonged at third base. “She has really outworked a majority of the team,” Torina said.
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LSU sophomore infielder Shemiah Sanchez (23) makes it safely to first base during the Tigers’ 4-3 victory over McNeese State University on Feb. 11 at Tiger Park.
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Thursday, February 23, 2017 WOMEN’S BASKETBALL
Lady Tigers in strong position for NCAA tournament bid LSU aiming for high seed in tournament BY JBRIAAN JOHNSON @JBriaan_Johnson The Lady Tigers are vying for a spot in the NCAA tournament. With two games remaining before the Southeastern Conference tournament, LSU (18-9, 7-7 SEC) has a chance to make a last-minute push at a higher seed. LSU has played quality opponents in and out of conference, including Connecticut, Kansas State and Texas A&M. However, many of its nonconference opponents — like Rice, Alabama State and UTEP — don’t fit the mold of potential NCAA tournament teams. ESPN.com women’s college basketball insider Charlie Creme, said LSU’s résumé is a lock for the NCAA tournament. “Right now, I have them as an eight-seed,” Creme said in a phone interview with The Daily Reveille. “I feel with their number of top-50 wins and the fact that they are .500
in the Southeastern Conference, it would be a rare year that a team with their credentials does not make the tournament.” As of Feb. 21, LSU has the 18th-toughest schedule in the country and an RPI ranking of 29, according to NCAA statistics. The Lady Tigers have not won all of the games against their premier opponents but have shown flashes throughout the season of being able to compete and make a run in the NCAA tournament with their defense. LSU ranks No. 2 in the country in steals and has forced 20 or more turnovers in 15 games this season. “If you’re going to win, you have to stay in the moment,” coach Nikki Fargas said when asked how focused her team is on winning the last two conference games. “It’s an opportunity to finish out what we started.” LSU still has opportunities in the future to raise its seeding. With the SEC tournament coming up, LSU has a chance to face elite competition once
more such as No. 4 South Carolina, No. 3 Mississippi State and No. 14 Kentucky. A win against a team of that caliber would help LSU grab the committee’s attention heading into the tournament. But LSU’s chances to run the table in the SEC tournament are not high, Creme said. “There’s very little chance that LSU could win the SEC tournament without beating South Carolina and/or Mississippi State and Kentucky or Texas A&M,” Creme said. “That would mean probably two to three heavy-weight wins that they would have.” The Lady Tigers will go on the road to face Auburn on Feb. 23, and their final home game will be played Feb. 26 in the PMAC against Vanderbilt. “We have a chance to go on the road again and show the committee that we can win on the road,” Fargas said. “Auburn is tenacious in their relentless full-court pressure the entire game. The team that gets out and runs and scores probably gonna have a good look at winning the basketball game.”
WOMEN’S BASKETBALL STATISTICS OVERALL RPI RANK: 29 Record vs. RPI 1-25 Overall: 2-7
Home: 2-3 Away: 0-3 Neutral: 0-1
vs. RPI 26-50
Overall: 3-0
Home: 2-0 Away: 0-0 Neutral: 1-0
vs. RPI 51-100 Overall: 2-2
Home: 2-0 Away: 0-2 Neutral: 0-0
*RPI ranks teams based upon wins, losses and strength of schedule
SOFTBALL
Tournament in California homecoming for three Tigers BY HANNAH MARTIN @hmartinTDR For three LSU softball players, traveling to Cathedral City, California for the Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic is more than just another tournament on the road: It’s home. Senior catcher Sahvanna Jaquish, junior pitcher Allie Walljasper and freshman infielder Amanda Doyle will get to play in their home state this weekend after a long 10 home game stretch to begin the season. Jaquish grew up going to the Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic and it was something she always imagined playing in one day. “I’ve been to this tournament since I was five years old,” Jaquish said. “I was the girl out there trying to get everyone’s signatures and just dreaming about being a college athlete.” For Walljasper, a Manteca, California native, it is also a dream come true. “My senior year, we made the trip down to [Palm Springs] to go watch LSU play,” Walljasper said. “I was just in awe when I went. I always dreamed to play there in front of all my family. It’s just really awesome to fulfill those dreams.” LSU coach Beth Torina has taken her team to this tournament for five years in a row, and has had nine players from California play for her since she has been at LSU. “It’s a nice opportunity to
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The LSU softball team sings the alma mater after the Tigers’ 5-2 victory against Oklahoma State on Feb. 12 at Tiger Park. take our California kids back close to home so that their family and friends have an opportunity to see them play,” Torina said. “That’s the most important thing about it.” The competition will be among the best the No. 7 Tigers have seen this season so far as they prepare for SEC play beginning March 10. “The biggest challenge this weekend is just facing a lot of different looks on the mound,”
Torina said. “There is going to be a lot of different types of pitchers. We’re going to have to hit up, we’re going to have to hit down. We’ll have to cover a lot of things offensively, so that will be the biggest challenge — just adjusting game to game with all the different looks we are going to see.” The Tigers have six players batting over .350, but are still looking to find consistent success on offense coming off of
a 2-0 win against University of Central Arkansas. The Tigers will play New Mexico State, Bethune-Cookman, Long Beach State, No. 6 UCLA and No. 17 Utah. LSU leads series records against each team except for UCLA. The tournament from Feb. 23-25 is a step along the way to prepare a young LSU softball team for the challenges to come against teams in the SEC .
“Every game is a test,” Walljasper said. “Just going there and being on the road and playing some top teams that are ranked pretty high is going to be pretty cool to see what we really have against other opponents.” The Tigers will play a doubleheader on Thursday against New Mexico State at 12:30 p.m. and Bethune-Cookman at 3 p.m. at the Big League Dreams sports complex in Cathedral City, California.
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BASEBALL
Freeman honored to wear, carry tradition of No. 8 jersey BY GLEN WEST @glenwest21 With LSU now a week into its season, all focus has turned to baseball. But before the season, Cole Freeman received a special honor. The senior second baseman was awarded the No. 8 jersey to wear for the Tigers this season, a storied tradition for LSU baseball. Similar to LSU’s football team — which passes down the No. 18 jersey to seniors — LSU coach Paul Mainieri gives the No. 8 jersey to a deserving senior or team leader. Many past players who donned the No. 8 jersey have gone on to play in the MLB, including Houston Astros shortstop Alex Bregman, Detroit Tigers outfielder Mikie Mahtook, Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Jake Fraley and Mason Katz. “Those names right there are in LSU history,” Freeman said. “For me to get a chance to put my name with them, it’s an absolute
honor just for my name to be on there. I’m going to do whatever I can to wear the number proudly.” Bregman is now a third baseman and shortstop for the Astros organization. He recently finished his first action in the big leagues last season, batting .264 with eight home-runs and 34 RBI’s after being drafted second overall in the 2015 MLB Draft. Mahtook saw his first action in the 2015-16 season with the Rays after being taken in the first round of the 2011 MLB Draft. Through 2016, Mahtook has a batting average of .231 with 12 home runs and 30 RBI’s. Fraley was selected in last year’s draft to the Rays organization and played in the minor leagues this past season. Fraley batted .238 and stole 33 bases in his first season in the minors. Katz, a New Orleans native, wore the number and is now in the minor leagues with the St.louis Cardinals organization. Katz was drafted in the fourth round of the 2013 MLB Draft and has
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LSU senior infielder Cole Freeman (8) throws the ball to first base during the Tigers’ 9-0 win against Army on Feb. 18 at Alex Box Stadium. career averages of .251 with 30 home-runs and 138 RBI’s. Freeman added that he is honored to be wearing the
number and wants to live up to the best version of himself, not to those who have previously worn the jersey.
“I’m going to live up to the player that I am,” Freeman said. “I’m not going to put any more pressure on myself than I need too. I’m going to go out and play baseball the way that I’ve always done it.” The second baseman also believes many others deserved to wear the jersey, which makes it even more special to him. “There’s multiple people on the team that I think deserve the number,” Freeman said. “I got a text from Coach Mainieri asking if I wanted to wear the number, and I told him, ‘Listen, I’d be absolutely honored, but as long as you think I can wear it out of respect to people before, then I would be more than proud to wear it.’” Freeman hasn’t disappointed the Tigers so far with his play. Through the first four games of the season, the senior has batted .462 in the leadoff spot for the Tigers with three RBIs. “No matter what number is on my back, I’m going to be there for my teammates,” Freeman said.
TRACK AND FIELD
Aggressive running style key for LSU’s Travia Jones BY BRANDON ADAM @badam_TDR LSU senior sprinter Travia Jones is looking to close out her indoor career with a bang. Jones runs the 400m sprint and the 4x400 relay for the Tigers, and in 2016 she was named an All-American as a member of the relay team. “It means a lot,” coach Dennis Shaver said on Jones being named an All-American. “The biggest thing for her is that she is a very consistent hard working athlete. Each year she has been here, she has gotten just a little bit better. That is the way it is supposed to work, and she has gained a lot of confidence too, but I know it means a lot to her family.” However, Jones is not the only star runner in her family. Her sister Tenaya Jones competed in hurdles at LSU from 2008-11, and was named All-SEC team three times. Shaver said he saw the same improvement year to year from Tenaya that he sees in Travia. “They have been very similar because Tenaya came, and although it was in a completely different event, she too showed that consistency in one year to the next,” Shaver said. “I just attribute that to the support system that they have with their parents, they are very supportive of them.” Travia credits her parents as her biggest supporters, but credits her sister as someone
who brings out the competitive nature in her. “We run different events,” Travia said, “but she is a very competitive person, so of course, I have to be, too.” Jones’s competitive nature has helped her tremendously in her senior year which was on full display at the Tyson Invitational. Jones broke 53 seconds on her individual 400m run, setting a personal-record of 52.92. That time was good enough for third in the field, but also put her in contention to qualify for the NCAA Indoor Championships. Jones would then run the anchor leg in the 4x400m relay, and she had highest split in field with a time of 51.02. That time helped the Lady Tigers win the 4x400m championship at the Tyson Invitational with a time of three minutes and 32.33 seconds. “I have never split that time before,” Jones said, “When I saw it, I was shocked. I really did not believe it. I just got out hard and finished strong, and just gave it my all.” Jones’s performance at the Tyson Invitational is reminiscent of the work she has shown throughout her career and the beginning of this season. Shaver said he thinks thought Jones’ experience has helped her gain confidence in her ability and is a main factor in Jones’ great start to the season. “The biggest thing with any athletes is they have to have
confidence in themselves,” Shaver said, “That is the difference this year. She has had some early success, and she is a lot more confident in what she is capable of doing now.” In Shaver’s view, the added confidence is making Jones a much more aggressive runner. “She has always been hesitant to get out an attack that race just being unsure of how she would be able to finish,” Shaver said, “She has changed her thinking a little bit over the last month or so, and she has gained more confidence. I think her best indoor races are yet to come during our championship part of our season.” Jones felt that being aggressive and starting strong were what she needed to focus on headed into this season. “It is something I had to work on, since a lot more people get out more aggressive,” Jones said. “I knew that I had to change up my race, practice on getting out hard while finishing strong.” Jones now turns her sights to the SEC Indoor Championships, which take place Friday, Feb.24 and Saturday, Feb.25. Jones will most likely compete in the NCAA Indoor Championships which take place on March 10 and March 11, two weeks after the SEC Championships. Jones said her goal is not to just make it to nationals, but win.
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Jaquish said. “She just had to fix a couple of her first steps because Sanchez would stay longer to it’s different being so close to the work on ground balls and work on batter rather than further back in her reaction time to get the edge on the middle infield. Other than that, her competition. she recognizes bunts, she fixed her “She is a competitor,” senior first step, she does everything she catcher and infielder Sahvanna is suppose to do.” Jaquish said. “She is going to fight Despite a fairly new infield, at every position. She comes out Torina said her young group has here every day at practice and adjusted and played well so far. gives it her full effort. She’s really Through 10 games, LSU’s fast, too. Not a lot of people can hit opponents have only scored 22 runs for power and run and steal bases and have an on base percentage of like she can.” .270, compared to LSU’s .452. The biggest With a young adjustment for team and return“She is going to fight ing players Sanchez was workcomes ing on her reaction at every position. She a lot of competitime. tion. From the “Coming from comes out here every start, Torina said the middle, I had day at practice and there would be a more time to field lot of depth at the the ball to the cor- gives it her full effort.” corners. ner. It’s a hot cor“She has put in ner over there,” so much time that I SAHVANNA JAQUISH Sanchez said. think she has truly senior catcher and infielder W h a t earned the spot by stood out to Toher work and her rina was Sanchez’s effort to learn effort, and she’s a great athlete on everything about the position and top of that,” Torina said. truly grasp what it takes to be a With the extra work Sanchez competitive third baseman. has put in, the offense came along “She has spent a lot of time with it. trying to understand [playing third Sanchez had one goal base] and take her best shot at it,” following the 2016 season with Torina said. the Tigers: she wanted to come Jaquish has played many games out and make an impact for at third base in her career, so San- her team. chez looked to Jaquish as a mentor, “It’s a blessing,” Sanchez said. but Jaquish felt that Sanchez didn’t “I just have to thank God for givneed a lot of help. ing me the opportunity to be able to “She’s a natural athlete,” help out my team.”
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ZAMARDI, from page 8 Breaux said she made multiple trips to Canada when Zamardi was around 14 years old and watched her grow but was really attracted to her talent on bars. Throughout her career as a Tiger, Zamardi has provided depth on both bars and floor, with career highs of 9.90 and 9.925, respectively. She has not scored lower than a 9.80 on either event all season. “Probably very few times have we not counted her score in the times that she has competed,” Breaux said. “I’m not one to go back and look at statistics like that, but she has [shown] a very strong level of consistency in the events that she does.” “She has such a joy and such an energy about her,” said senior all-arounder Ashleigh Gnat, who is also Zamardi’s roommate. “She’s always happy and optimistic about the smallest things, and she is really just such a light to be around. She’s so funny and outgoing and it’s really been fun to live with her.” Breaux describes Zamardi as a “unique character” and a “loving soul.” Breaux jokes that she gets these characteristics from her parents who “live on the side of a mountain in Canada.” “We are so different culturally,” Gnat said. “At the same time, we have just been brought together by our love for the University, our love for gymnastics, and we’ve grown to become just complete sisters.” Zamardi, along with Gnat and senior all-arounder Sydney Ewing, has watched the gymnastics program grow into a sport that rivals the likes of baseball and basketball fans on LSU’s campus. Zamardi remembers her
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LSU senior Shae Zamardi performs her floor routine during the Tigers 197.425195.425 win against Missouri on Feb. 3 in the PMAC. first meets in the PMAC being nowhere close to the crowd the team has today. “It gives me so much pride just knowing that we were a part of that,” Zamardi said. “You know, Ashleigh Gnat, Sydney Ewing and Shonacee Oliva, we all came here together, and they’ve become my sisters. Each one of us has helped this program and just to know that, and know that D-D believed in us, that we could do it, and look where we are now in this amazing facility, it’s just awesome.” Zamardi plans to return home
to Vancouver Island eventually, but for now, she has found a home in Baton Rouge. “I’m really sad about it because this has been the greatest four years of my life,” Zamardi said. “Being all the way from Canada, I didn’t really know what to expect coming down to the U.S. and college gymnastics, so it’s been absolutely amazing and it’s changed me as a person. Just having amazing coaches and teammates has just been the best part, and it’s sad, but I’m just taking it every single moment and trying to live it up.”
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Local podcast organized by University students and alumni in second season BY ABBIE SHULL @Abbielj
“Smash/Cut,” a local podcast organized by University students and alumni, began its second season with a piece on the Women’s March in Washington and a follow-up to a piece in season one. Theatre senior Alexander Charles Adams, producer and creator of the podcast, attended the Women’s March in Washington D.C. and recorded material for the piece “98.1 WMXN” while marching. “I recorded a bunch of interviews with women, while marching, but I didn’t want to make a journalistic piece because I’m not a journalist,” Adams said. “So, we made a story about an intern who went to the Women’s March and is showcasing these interviews on a radio show where listeners can call in and respond to something they’re hearing.” Adams began “Smash/Cut” almost two years ago after someone in a cinema aesthetics and language course brought up the Ryan White Act, which seeks to improve availability of care for low- income and underinsured AIDS victims. “I knew I wanted to make something about [The Ryan White Act], specifically about what would happen if it wasn’t
renewed,” Adams said. Adams, along with co-producer Mallory Osigian, created “Marksman.” “We created a very political piece and ‘Smash/Cut’ was born because we decided we needed to do more of that,” Adams said. Osigian, a University alumna, is a “conservative Christian from the heart of Texas,” and, though they fight about a lot of the issues the podcast covers, she is one of Adams’ closest friends and collaborators. One of the podcast’s performers, mass communication senior Samantha Kennedy, said that although the podcast can be construed as liberal minded, it “presents political issues without providing an answer.” Fellow cast member and mass communication junior Laine Farber agrees. “We never want to tell people what to believe,” Farber said. Both women have loaned their voices to several episodes in the podcast’s history. Kennedy is the show’s graphic designer while Farber is the team’s marketing consultant.
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Alumnus creates local vodka company BY KENNEDI WALKER @kennedibw Magnolia Vodka, a local vodka company, has recently come to fruition. The company, started by University alumnus Joel Brannan, is the south’s first ultra-premium vodka. The interdisciplinary studies alumnus said he knew he would start his own vodka company someday. He wanted to work in the liquor industry and began his venture in college. During his years at the University, Brannan bartended in Tigerland to put himself through school. After graduating, Brannan worked as a petroleum landman for four years to save money, planning ahead for his dream of starting a vodka company. It took him about two years to get the business up and running. He formed his LLC in 2015, and the product hit shelves in March 2016. Brannan said he started the company because “[with] Louisiana’s warm climate, vodka pairs best with the heat.” Brannan plans to expand the brand throughout the South. He plans on building a new distillery location in Tensas Parish, located along the Mississippi River and one mile north of Lake Bruin. He said that while he wants to keep the brand solely in
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University alumna, author consults on Disney’s ‘Moana’ BY RACHEL RATHLE @rachelrathle The creators of Disney’s “Moana” wanted a consultant to help them realistically depict the ocean for the film. With many questions as to how the ocean worked and what it looked like under certain conditions University alumna Ellen Prager helped break down the science and explained how it worked. The former University Ph.D. student graduated with a degree in geology mixed with some oceanography. Prager is now a freelance writer, consultant and science adviser to Celebrity Cruise’s three small ships in the
Galapagos Islands. In the production stages of “Moana,” Prager said she enjoyed answering creative and interesting questions about the ocean during a presentation at Disney’s Animation Studio. “The film did a wonderful job of integrating the ocean into the film, both visually and as part of the story,” Prager said. “I hope I contributed even a little bit to the excellent job they did.” The opportunity to consult on “Moana” was offered through the Science and Entertainment Exchange, a program that puts the entertainment industry in contact with scientists. “I’m extremely proud to have helped or contributed to the
creation of ‘Moana,’” Prager said. “It’s a wonderful movie complete with an important message.” Her winding career path and where it has taken her is non-traditional for a scientist. Along the way, Prager has uncovered her gift in communicating science. With science often leaving both adults and children confused, Prager has the unique ability to break it down in ways the average mind can understand. One of her favorite achievements is being able to bring science to an audience. She said her fiction series for middle schoolers has been the most rewarding so far. The books combine adventure, sarcastic humor, marine life and real world
ocean issues. “At talks and book signings, I get hugs, secret notes and lots and lots of questions from my readers,” Prager said. “Parents and teachers have also written me lovely notes about how the books have helped struggling or uninterested readers get into books, as well as the ocean.” Her favorite books are a cross between her most popular book, “Sex, Drugs and Sea Slime: The Oceans’ Oddest Creatures and Why They Matter,” and the three books in her fiction series: “The Shark Whisperer,” “The Shark Rider” and “Stingray City.” Prager said she hopes
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University alumna Ellen Prager helped break down the science of oceanography for “Moana.”
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REV R ANKS “COLD” Maroon 5
The song’s tone is devastating yet uplifting. The lyrics are a testament to anyone struggling with a relationship or breakup.
Rachel Rathle @rachelrathle
“IT AIN’T ME” Kygo ft. Selena Gomez
As far as sound goes, the chorus is almost too choppy and electronic, which makes it hard to understand the lyrics. Aside from that part of the song, the music blends perfectly with Gomez’s soft and beautiful voice.
Corrine Pritchett @corrineellen
“IT ONLY GETS MUCH WORSE”
Grey’s Anatomy
As always, the acting was wonderful. It felt so real, that I found myself yelling at my television. The plot was intense, and I just could not look away.
Kennedi Walker @kennedibw
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Thursday, February 23, 2017
‘The Great Wall’ a failure, incredibly forgettable BY ABBIE SHULL @AbbieLJ
Matt Damon’s attempt to become an action hero once more with “The Great Wall” is a failure. The film was initially plagued by bad press when audiences thought the film had whitewashed its central character. While that is not exactly the case as he plays a white savior to the Chinese people — Damon was certainly miscast as William in “The Great Wall.” After months of travelling, William and his mercenary companion Tovar (Pedro Pascal) reach The Great Wall of China and discover that the people are fighting The Tao Tei ancient monsters. There they meet a troupe of hardened Chinese soldiers fighting for the Nameless Order, whose mission is to protect northern China from the Tao Tei and keep the secrets of the wall safe. Though there’s more to the plot, including a vague romance between William and Commander Lin Mae (Tian Jing) and an altogether pointless character Ballard (Willem Dafoe), “The Great Wall” is an incredibly forgettable film despite its efforts. I can’t help but wonder why Dafoe was in this movie; his character was a completely useless part of a bland subplot. Had his character been completely edited out, I don’t even think the audience would’ve noticed. The CGI isn’t terrible, the acting is just OK, the characters are seriously underdeveloped and there’s weird bits of humor thrown in sporadically. You’d think with an actor like Damon, who’s created some of the most beloved characters in modern cinematic history, there should be more to this film than fighting monsters. But there isn’t. The chemistry between Damon and Jing is non-existent, mostly because he’s twice her age, and it’s noticeable. It’s a shame, because Jing is a fantastic actress. Later this year, she’ll appear in “Kong: Skull Island,” and I hope to see more of her strengths displayed in that film. Throughout the entire film,
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I couldn’t help thinking how old Damon looked. Maybe 15 years ago, Damon would’ve been incredible playing this role, but it’s actually depressing to see him try to be an action star pushing 50. Many men have pulled off the aging-action-hero character, but Damon is not one of them. On a positive note, I was pleased to see such a diverse variety of talent in this film. This is director Yimou Zhang’s first English-language film. He’s best known for “Hero” and “House of Flying Daggers.” Zhang’s mastery is in his staging of the first battle between the Tao Tei and the Nameless Order. This scene is full of heart-stopping color and
fight choreography, something Zhang does incredibly well. Another bright spot in this dull film is Pedro Pascal. Audiences might recognize Pascal from his turn as Oberyn Martell on HBO’s “Game of Thrones.” In “The Great Wall,” his character is a welcome satirical element. Pascal is advancing in his career, as he’s got an uncanny ability to pull in an audience, even in a film as bad as this one. “The Great Wall” is a huge disappointment, especially given the caliber of those involved in the production. It’s wonderful that Hollywood A-listers tried to create this film, alongside wonderful Chinese filmmakers, but this effort fell short of both parties’ capabilities.
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“Prisoner” by 9/10 Ryan Adams
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You Still Love Me?” “To Be Without You,” and “Doomsday.” Inspired by his divorce from Mandy Moore in 2015, Adams originally wrote 80 songs for the album. He later cut it to its current 12 tracks, but I’m already looking forward to the release of an extended version. After learning the background of this album, I expected poignant, cutting lyrics that relate to people who have fallen in and out of love. I was correct. “Prisoner” seems reminiscient of Adams’s earlier material, but in a fresh way. His lyrics
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and desperate vocal tone make you ache, and the interspersed harmonica and twang of guitar strings call back his alternative country days. Album standout “Do You Still Love Me” brings the record to its full force with a simple, rocking chorus, but tracks like “Shiver And Shake,” “Broken Anyway” and “Tightrope” kept me engaged throughout. “Prisoner” is without a doubt a delightfully soulful album that I’ll be playing on repeat for months to come. For fans of: Jason Isbell and Wilco
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“Terrible 7/10 Human Beings” by The Orwells
Illinois rock ‘n’ rollers The Orwells bounce back from a three-year hiatus with “Terrible Human Beings,” the band’s third full length album. The Orwells formed as a group of high school freshmen in 2009. Since then, they’ve released three records and two EPs tinged with fun-loving, high-octane contemporary rock. “Terrible Human Beings” shows critics The Orwells can play rock ‘n’ roll of nearly any order. Influences of classic rock, ’80s metal and punk can all be heard within the LP’s 38 minutes. Like 2014’s “Disgraceland,” “Terrible Human Beings” was produced by Jim Abbiss, known for his collaborations with the likes of Bombay Bicycle Club and The Arctic Monkeys. The Orwells’ punk roots are undeniable in their earlier work. The same holds true with
the new record, although the music is better described as energized indie rock. Lyrically, The Orwells are as careless and cynical as ever. “Pull the sheet over my head/ Spend the next four years in bed,” sings frontman Mario Cuomo on the sixth track, “M.A.D.” The first single, “They Put a Body in the Bayou,” offers a nicely paced ode to southern rock. More sluggish, grimy rock vibes can be found on “Creatures” and “Hippie Soldier.” “Terrible Human Beings” also gives us more invigorating tracks like “Fry” and “Heavy Head,” one of my favorites on the album. Afterward, the group seamlessly transitions into the next track, “Body Reprise,” a mystifying experiment that immediately reminded me of Led Zeppelin’s breakdown on “Whole Lotta Love.”
In fact, it’s hard to believe Cuomo’s sparing vocals aren’t a nod to Robert Plant. Another favorite, “Double Feature,” is twice as long as every other song on the album. Near the three-minute mark, the band strips the number down to its bass line and beat with gratifying simplicity. “Double Feature” showcases the band’s muscianship and range and brings the record to a satisfying close. As a whole, “Terrible Human Beings” takes the musical style of rock ’n’ roll’s golden age and combines it with the nihilistic, reckless attitude that Orwells fans have to come to know and love. For fans of: Twin Peaks, FIDLAR and Cloud Nothings
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This past December, Anders Osborne joined the Dirty Dozen Brass Band and Robert Randolph on the Tipitina’s stage for the fifth annual Holiday Spectacular. As one can expect, soul, rock and funk collided to create one heck of an evening. Feel the rhythm and soul of New Orleans with the band’s performance of “Louisiana Rain” as we celebrate one of the best seasons in Louisiana: Mardi Gras.
For over two decades, Yo La Tengo has cranked out diverse albums with songs that range from rainy day lullabies to distorted noise rock epics. The New Jersey trio’s 2000 album “And Then Nothing Turned Itself Inside-Out” is delicate, gentle, and intimate. Most songs on the album are romantic ballads, with the exception of “Cherry Chapstick,” in which Ira Kaplan’s fret board pyrotechnics earn him the nickname “The Jewish Jimi Hendrix.” This sixminute song is a murky, ear-catching track typical of the band’s famously fuzzy sound.
Hailing from Raceland, Louisiana, Guns of the Seneca presented over eight years worth of music in their debut album, “Citizens of the Universe.” This nine-track record is a twisted blend of some of the greatest names in math rock and experimental music: Battles, Zach Hill, The Mars Volta, El Ten Eleven, and countless more. Tracks like “All Kinds of Exhaustion” display the band’s ability to weave traditional vocals with the quasi-pyschedelic atmosphere of ‘70s rock, while the production carries a unique profile reminiscent of prog rock our dads would likely enjoy.
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REVIEW BY CINEASTE HOST OF THE CINE FILES, SATURDAYS 11 A.M. TO 1 P.M. (FILM SOUNDTRACKS) Alternative rock artist Ryan Adams resurfaces on the scene with his best album in years, “Prisoner.” I have been a fan of Ryan Adams since I watched Cameron Crowe’s film “Elizabethtown” and heard one of my favorite Ryan Adams tracks to date, “Come Pick Me Up.” The song, as mournful as it is angry, tackles betrayal in a relationship and proved Adams is a special lyricist. After nearly 10 years, my love for his music has yet to fade. In fact, it grows with the release of “Prisoner.” My excitement for this album has been high since I heard the first three singles, “Do
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1 Sacred Paws/Strike A Match/Rock Action 2 Sallie Ford/Soul Sick/Vanguard 3 The Modern Savage/Unwilling Participants/Self-Released 4 Bonobo/Migration/Ninja Tune 5 Run The Jewels/Run The Jewels 3/Run The Jewels 6 Jesca Hoop/Memories Are Now/Sub Pop 7 Ty Segall/Ty Segall/Drag City 8 Japanese Wallpaper/Japanese Wallpaper [EP]/Zero Through Nine 9 Cherry Glazerr/Apocalipstick/Secretly Canadian 10 Priests/Nothing Feels Natural/Sister Polygon 11 Foxygen/Hang/Jagjaguwar 12 The Regrettes/Feel Your Feelings Fool!/Warner Bros. 13 Austra/Future Politics/Pink Fizz (Canada)/Domino (US) 14 The Applesauce Tears/Commuters/ Black Cottage 15 A Tribe Called Quest/We Got It From Here... Thank You 4 Your Service/Epic 16 Japandroids/Near To The Wild Heart Of Life/Anti 17 Parekh And Singh/Ocean/Peacefrog 18 Mr. Elevator And The Brain Hotel/When The Morning Greets You/Rad Cat 19 Otherkin/Can You Feel It [EP]/ Rubyworks 20 Gabriel Garzón-Montano/Jardin/ Stones Throw 21 Arcade Fire/”I Give You Power” [Single]/Capitol 22 All Them Witches/Sleeping Through The War/New West 23 Surfer Blood/Snowdonia/Joyful Noise 24 Cloud Nothings/Life Without Sound/ Carpark 25 Homeshake/Fresh Air/Sinderlyn 26 Ron Gallo/Heavy Meta/New West 27 Father John Misty/”Pure Comedy” [Single]/Sub Pop 28 Real Estate/”Darling” [Single]/ Domino 29 St. Tropez/St. Tropez/Self-Released 30 Lettuce/Mt. Crushmore [EP]/Lettuce
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Louisiana on the brink of unique festival season BY KENNEDI WALKER @kennedibw Louisiana is well known for its festivals. They’re a huge tourist attraction, and people come from near and far to experience the music, food and atmosphere. The state’s famous and well-loved festivals include the BUKU Music + Arts Project, French Quarter Festival, New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival and food festivals like the Strawberry Festival. The BUKU Music + Art Project is a two day music and art festival that will be held March 10-11. This fest is held annually at Mardi Gras World in New Orleans. In celebration of the rich culture and diversity of the Crescent City, festival-goers often come dressed in costumes. “BUKU fest is my favorite,” African American studies freshman Miles Jordan said. “It is the one festival that actually appeals to the youth in particular, and that, to me, is great. Voodoo and Jazz Fest will pick one contemporary artist or another, but Buku will pick only contemporary artists, and it’s important to have representation.” This year, the 34th Annual French Quarter Festival will be
held April 6-9. Admission is free, and people come from all over to soak up the musicians, the food and the culture of the city. More than 1,700 Louisiana musicians and 170 Louisiana acts will be featured. “I like French Quarter Fest because of it’s local bands, good music and food,” biology sophomore Madeleine Raymond said. “I’ve had two experiences there, and it’s been the best. It’s just a great day to chill out, hang with people and eat the best food NOLA has to offer.” The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, or Jazz Fest, is held on the Fair Grounds Race Course in Mid City. This festival takes place during the day between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. This year, Jazz Fest will be held the last weekend of April and the first weekend of May. This festival has been a New Orleans staple since the ’70s and continues to grow in popularity. The first Jazz Fest cost only $3, and featured acts such as Fats Domino, Duke Ellington and Mahalia Jackson. Since then, Jazz Fest has showcased a host of other talented artists, like Stevie Wonder, Elton John and Snoop Dogg. The festival is not only known for its performers —
it also boasts an excellent selection of Louisiana cuisine, including crawfish Monica, red beans and rice and crawfish bread. “Jazz Fest is by far my favorite festival,” digital advertising sophomore Adelaide Eysink said. “There are so many different kinds of people and food, not to mention all the great music. Last time I went, I had a mango sorbet that truly changed
my life. I can’t wait for this year. So many of my favorite bands are going.” Louisiana is well known for its food festivals as well. Among them have been oyster, poboy, fried chicken, king cake and strawberry festivals. The NOLA Mac n Cheese Festival is planned for Oct. 21 in Armstrong Park. “I really like the [Ponchatoula] Strawberry
Festival, because I used to go every year as a child,” anthropology sophomore Zoe Vallotton said. “I liked [the] strawberries ... and I really loved the rides.” The 46th Annual Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival will be held April 7-9. The festival is free and features games and entertainment by Bag of Donuts, 5 Finger Discount and Waylon Thibodeaux.
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Fans listen to the Porter Robinson DJ set Oct. 28 at the Voodoo Music and Arts Experience in City Park in New Orleans, Louisiana.
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CARNIVAL CANINES CAAWS holds 18th annual Mystic Krewe of Mutts parade PHOTOS BY CAROLINE MAGEE
SMASH/CUT, from page 15 “I looked for any and all opportunities to do art,” Kennedy said. “I saw a flyer for a meeting for this podcast and I didn’t really think I’d go, but Alexander cornered me and dragged me to the meeting.” Kennedy credited Adams for the majority of “Smash/Cut’s” success. “I think it’s really impressive,” Kennedy said. “We all do a tiny bit and then Alexander puts everything together to make an actual cohesive piece.” Kennedy said she likes that even though the podcast is very political, the team’s goal is to find new and innovative ways to tell narrative stories. In fall 2016, Adams studied abroad in Ireland and created a mini-series for “Smash/Cut” called “Project Ireland” while he was there Adams is also organizing a piece for the “After Orlando Theatre Action,” with “Smash/Cut” being the only group involved doing a radio production. Season two marks “Smash/ Cut’s” largest cast ever, with 14 actors participating in one of the pieces. In the first piece of season two, “Digital Kissing Booth 2.0,” the “Smash/Cut” team returned to an episode from its first season. “Digital Kissing Booth was about changing the question of when was your first kiss to when
MOANA, from page 15 children can gain a stewardship ethic toward the ocean, marine life and the planet. She also emphasized the importance of not only getting children to read, but to also enjoy reading. In reaching adults, she hopes they enjoy learning and become more engaged in stewardship, policy and conservation. As Prager’s gift is breaking down science into understandable terms, she constantly thinks about the best ways to reach her audience. She asks herself questions like, “What is their level of understanding or knowledge, what do they care about, what might interest them or make them laugh?” “One thing I never do is dumb
was your first good kiss,” Adams said. “[The sequel] was motivated by metrics to a certain extent.” “Digital Kissing Booth” received over 1,000 listens, the most so far in the podcast’s history. “We’re kicking off our second season with ‘Digital Kissing Booth 2.0’ because I wanted to make a piece that people wanted to hear, instead of giving them their vegetables, which we do a lot,” Adams said. Despite their success, Adams said the second season is bittersweet because they’re concerned about whether or not the show will survive. “I put forth 100 percent of the funds,” Adams said. “So, I’m afraid because we’ve made pieces I’m very proud of, but I don’t know if I’ll have the money to support more of this.” Adams hopes people will listen to the podcast simply because they’re curious about the message it sends. “[‘Smash/Cut’] is about connecting to other people without judging one another,” Adams said. “The message is don’t be mean. The message is put yourself in someone else’s shoes and really see their point of view.” “Smash/Cut” is in its second season, with new episodes every other Monday. Those interested can listen to them on iTunes, Google Play Store, Podbay.fm or through their website, smashcutthepodcast.com. down science,” Prager said. While it may be necessary to remove technical jargon to make science more understandable, it doesn’t make it dumb. In the future, she hopes to start a new fiction series for middle graders, as well as continue with some new research, which should eventually become another popular science book. Prager, who didn’t want to disclose the specifics of her research, said scientists are not so much driven by what is already known, but more by the unknown. “My advice to students is to work hard, take risks and don’t be afraid to pursue your passions and dreams,” Prager said. “It may get hard along the way, but perseverance often pays off, as does a good sense of humor.”
VODKA, from page 15 the South, he hopes to offer Magnolia from the Gulf Coast up to Tennessee and over to South Carolina. “Craft spirits are rapidly growing, and people are very supportive of local products,” Brannan said. “Magnolia is a very elegant, southern name and goes well with who we are and our target audience.” The company regularly organizes blind taste tests with
Tito’s, Ketel One, Grey Goose, Absolut and Magnolia. Brannan said Magnolia wins “every time for the smoothest vodka to hit their palates.” In addition to being the first ultra-premium vodka in the southern region, Magnolia is also gluten-free and utilizes Mississippi River Delta corn. “All my college buddies consumed truckloads of vodka, and I knew if I could get on the shelves wherever they were, I would have a start,”
Brannan said. Magnolia Vodka is on the shelves and bars of over 200 locations and continues to grow in numbers monthly. The product can be found in Baton Rouge at Trader Joe’s, Bogie’s, Reggie’s, JL’s, the Manship Theatre and Juban’s Restaurant. “To be able to do something I love every day isn’t working at all,” Brannan said. “Truly blessed on the opportunity God has placed [in my life].”
University alumnus Joel Brannan started Magnolia Vodka, the South’s first ultra-premium vodka, in 2015.
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Lack of Charter accountability detrimental to public education HUMAN WRITES ALAINA DILAURA @alaina_dilaura Considering that thirty years ago charter schools didn’t even exist, it’s crucial to examine the effect the privatization movement has on the public education landscape. With Education Secretary Betsy DeVos and President Donald Trump backing the movement, public education is at a major crossroads. Diverting resources from America’s public schools isn’t the answer to the education crisis. Under a state-sponsored voucher system, public funds are used to either directly fund or subsidize religious and private school education for students. Each year, $1 billion is redirected to private schools for voucher and tax credit programs, according to the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development. The root problem with educational management organizations is that they serve the market interest as an entity, rather than the needs of the child. Some of these are for-profit firms, which use taxpayer dollars to run schools like businesses. As with any business, the goal is to maximize profit. “You can’t make a profit
and get good results,” James Merriman, CEO of the New York City Charter School Center said in and article published by Slate. Hope Academy, a charter school in west Detroit, has been one of the lowest performing schools in Michigan for the past two decades. In 2013, it ranked in the lowest percentile, the absolute worst for academic performance . Still, its charter was renewed two years later. Hope Academy is just one of many poorly performing charter schools fighting for renewal. However, by not closing failing charter schools, we fail to hold the government, educators and Education Management Organizations accountable. In the debate over where to allocate funds, many people argue charter schools outperform traditional public schools. This claim, however, is unsupported by facts.. A 2013 Stanford University CREDO study showed charter school students’ performance was better in reading and slightly worse in math. Yet, overall, performance varied significantly state to state. Despite the need for major public education reform, not all public schools and teachers are failing the system. Actually, many are already high performing, and many more could be with the help of taxpayer dollars. Recent research has found that
when schools have more money, they can provide students with better educations. School facilities are the second largest sector of public infrastructure spending, yet there is no national data source on K-12 public school infrastructure. Remember the dilapidated library from your high school days? Or the overcrowded classroom? It’s no surprise that public schools are in dire need of resources. A 2015 poll by the U.S. Green Building Council showed that 92 percent of Americans believe the quality of public school buildings should be improved. However, distribution of resources is a major obstacle. When public funds are redirected to privatized institutions, public education loses critical resources for library renovations or classroom expansion. The pattern is clear. When the education system lacks accountability and funding shifts away from public education, private interests trump the wellbeing of children. Unfortunately, as in the case of Hope Academy, students are the ones who bear the brunt of the loss. Alaina DiLaura is a 20-year-old international studies and mass communication sophomore from Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
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Fully automatic assault rifles unnecessary for civilians JORDANSWERS JORDAN MARCELL @JordanCMarcell Editor’s Note: This is the last part in a four-part series on mental health and gun violence. It seems that a lot of people are under the impression, for some reason or another, that civilians absolutely need the right to possess fully automatic assault rifles. I’m not speaking of hunting rifles, and I’m not even speaking of semi-automatic rifles — both of which are topics beyond which I wish to mention now. I am only speaking of full-auto assault rifles. I’m not saying those trained to use such weaponry shouldn’t have them. They should. Armed forces should, of course, be able to arm themselves with the weaponry necessary for their jobs. The police, the military, the National Guard, SWAT operatives — for these people to require fully automatic weapons is perfectly reasonable. Civilians, on the other hand, don’t need them. It’s that
simple. The weapons, for them, are completely unnecessary. As a boy, I loved my bikes and thought it would be cool to have one that could go faster than those that I owned. Yet, for what I used my bike for, speed was unnecessary. What civilians need weapons for, fully automatic functionality is equally unnecessary. Perhaps such rifles are interesting in sport; perhaps they are fun to “play” with. But neither of those things justify the need for them — they only detail where the want for them stems from. Human shaped targets are not threats to our safety, the meat of a whitetail deer is useless when riddled with bullet holes, zombies aren’t real and Johnny from down the street isn’t the action hero he thinks he is. Even in the most extreme circumstances, such as that of an invasion, the people whose job it is to respond will possess the proper weaponry. We already have more than enough guns to take care of ourselvesuntilhelparrivesinthis nation. We don’t need to be able to throw countless amounts of lead at anything per minute.
For those of us who think ourselves soldiers, but who have never been trained to be such, let it be known that that is a dangerous mentality. Vigilante justice works better in movies. Your judgment of situations has not been tested. We don’t need someone behind a fully automatic rifle who might — in a fit of panic — shoot anything that moves while he’s trying to protect
the neighborhood from a passing group that he mistakenly deemed as hostile. Even the people most trained for situations such as these often make mistakes. We just don’t need fully automatic weapons. No matter how fun we think they are, or for what hypothetical situation we think we might need them, they simply aren’t necessary for civilians. This isn’t a
debate over gun ownership in general — the constitution grants you that right — this is merely a judgment as to what we truly need; a beckoning for us to evaluate our wants against our needs, just as many would ask their own children to do. Jordan Marcell is a 20-yearold English and studio art sophomore from Geismar, Louisiana.
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Young adults need easier path to financial independence LYNNE YOU A HAND LYNNE BUNCH @lynnebunch11 If you graduated from a Louisiana university in 2012, you would owe on average nearly $23,000 in student loan debt. Based on national figures compiled by the Project on Student Debt, about 70 percent of 2012’s U.S. graduates had an average student loan debt of $29,400. According to the Child Welfare League of America, 10,119 minors were victims of abuse or neglect in Louisiana in 2013. Of these children, 87.2 percent were neglected, 18.8 percent were physically abused and 6.9 percent were sexually abused. Many people rely on their parents for financial support throughout college, and if you are one of the many young adults in America who have experienced parental abuse or neglect, you know how painful financial dependence can be. You also know just how hard it is for an abused or neglected 18-year-old to break away from that dependence. When you turn 18, you reach the “age of majority” and are no longer required to live as a minor under parental control. However, when it comes to applying for federal financial aid, you are not considered fully independent until the age of 24. Students are automatically considered dependents unless they fight and prove they are completely independent from their parents. To declare yourself as an independent on the FAFSA, you
must file a “Dependency Review Form” and provide documentation explaining your situation. Your case is then reviewed by a committee or financial aid office at your college. Most students will not qualify for a change in status because the circumstances need to be extreme, such as provable abandonment or abuse, to be considered for independent status. “Proving independent status is an arduous task, requiring police and medical reports showing abuse or evidence that parents are dead, in jail or in rehab as well as letters from teachers and friends’ parents who can corroborate your story,” said freelance writer Samantha Stainburn in her article for The New York Times. If you spent your entire adolescent life aching for the day you get to leave your parents house without looking back, the FAFSA helps ruin your light at the end of the tunnel. Many abused and neglected minors do not have the paperwork to prove their situation, so the inability for many students to become legally independent at 18 helps continue a cycle of extensive and unending mistreatment. If you are 16 or 17 and wish to be emancipated in Louisiana, you must obtain parental approval, get married with parental approval or go through a lengthy court process. If you go through the court, you must file an affidavit, statements proving independence, verification of employment and another affidavit from either your parents or other close adult who believes emancipation would be in your best interest. You will be charged a fee ranging from $150 to $200, and you will
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then have to attend a preliminary hearing and a final court hearing, in which a judge will determine whether or not you are suited for emancipation. Becoming emancipated will take months, and it could take even longer if you or your parents disagree with the ruling. If you are emancipated and your parents do not approve, they can appeal the court and lengthen the process even more.
If you are someone who becomes emancipated, it is harder for you to make a successful life for yourself. It will be hard to begin college because you will have to support yourself before you even graduate high school, and you may get so wrapped up in paying your bills that you find you cannot fit higher education into your life at all. Young adults need to be able to live on their own without having to
fight the system just to survive. If our young people are doing well, then our country is doing well. It is time to invest in our youth and let them know that, no matter where they come from, they have the ability to stand on their own and become whatever they want to be. Lynne Bunch is an 18-year-old mass communication freshman from Terrytown, Louisiana.
Campus fast food chains should offer discounts to students NO FORTUNATE SON CHRISTOPHER GODAIL @ChrisGodail McDonald’s needs no introduction, and neither does Papa John’s, Chick-Fil-A or any other casual dining chain. They’re established icons in our fast food generation, and the long lines in front of their campus locations during weekday lunches show no signs of shortening. After all, they are the most convenient options presented to students. There’s no denying the ease of grabbing a cheeseburger or a spicy chicken
sandwich from the Student Union in between classes. However, I’m wary of these chains having built-in student business without directly marketing to University students. Since childhood, many of us have already been conditioned to crave fast food. Personally, I grew up on a steady diet of a few “Happy Meals” a month. As children, we were bombarded with fast food advertisements. In 2010, Yale’s Rudd Center reported that the fast food industry spent $4.2 billion marketing to young people. We still see thousands of fast food advertisements a year. Furthering this indoctrina-
tion, a 2015 study by the Center of Disease Control discovered that 34 percent of children consume fast food on any given day and receive 12 percent of their daily calories from fast food. In fact, a Stanford study found that when children were presented with two identical food options — one in a McDonald’s wrapper and the other in a plain wrapper — they were more likely to claim the food in the McDonald’s wrapper tasted better. Brand preference at its finest. The point is, we love fast food and are on the hook for it. However, just because fast food chains don’t have to advertise to University students specifically,
doesn’t mean they shouldn’t. Telling us we’re good enough to sell to by virtue of staking claim to a space on our campus but not good enough to market to reeks of arrogance. I believe chains located on campus should purchase advertisements in The Daily Reveille or invest in localized ads that would air on Tiger TV and KLSU. In effect, they’d be recycling student money back into student organizations. Providing us with coupons or specials redeemable at campus locations would be another solution. Really, who’s doing whom the favor? Are we, by patronizing their restaurants, or are they,
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by being conveniently located? We are, because we are the consumer, and the consumer is king. Last week, Raising Cane’s took out an advertisement in The Reveille. The chain, located just off campus and owned by University alumnus Todd Graves, rightly saw fit to advertise to students through the school newspaper. In essence, they want our business, and — unlike their on-campus competition — they don’t haughtily expect it. McDonald’s, Papa John’s, Chick-Fil-A, Subway, Starbucks and CC’s should take note. Christopher Godail is a 27-yearold interdisciplinary studies junior from Kenner, Louisiana.
Quote of the Week “All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing...”
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Irish Statesman Jan. 12, 1729 — July 9, 1797
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Air Force ROTC provides opportunities for students Saved by the Bell Frederick Bell @frederickdbell The University’s Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps is a great resource for students looking for financial support, discipline and structure, lifelong friends and a multitude of other benefits. Many of us have heard of the ROTC program before but never really understood what it
was all about. So, last semester I decided to join the Air Force ROTC program here, known as Detachment 310, to learn more. It was a riveting experience, to say the least. The students in Air Force ROTC are some of the most honorable and respectable students on campus. I wasn’t used to being surrounded by this caliber of people. I also wasn’t used to the early morning workouts, military jargon and the Air Force’s customs and courtesies, but all of it eventually grew onto me. Ten-hut!
The cadre are a group of active duty officers and enlisted members who oversee Det. 310, teach classes and mentor cadets. In addition to the exceptional students, the cadre are men and women with years of honorable military service who can provide invaluable life skills. The Commander, Lt. Col. William Magee, once told me “You don’t have to be here, you get to be here.” This helped me understand the opportunity I had to shape the future I envisioned for myself.
The Air Force also offers partial to full scholarships to qualifying students. In the wake of fee bills looking like extravagant vacation bills and the deterioration of TOPS, this could be an opportunity for students to reach their true potential while serving this country. And if you’ve already given up on your New Year’s resolution to exercise more, the reflective t-shirts and slick shorts each cadet wears during their 6 a.m. workouts may provide some extra motivation. These
workouts were fun. I would often experience more energy throughout the days we worked out compared to the days we didn’t. I withdrew from the program because of my change in career objectives, but not a day goes by when I don’t think about the valuable lessons I learned from the cadre and my fellow cadets of the greatest fighting force the world has ever known. Frederick Bell is a 19-year-old mass communication freshman from Greensburg, Louisiana.
I had a chance to catch up with a couple of friends and current members of Det. 310. Here’s what they had to say:
Kathleen Dickerson
Dane Ivy
FB: Why’d you join Air Force ROTC?
FB: Why’d you join Air Force ROTC?
KD: Toward the end of my junior year, I realized that I didn’t know what I was going to do when I graduated in a year. I took a good look at my life and noticed that I had a few close friends in the Air Force, and they loved it, so I figured maybe I would like it to. So, I went down to the Military Science Building and signed up for AFROTC.
DI: To develop my leadership and to have the opportunity to make a difference in my troops’ lives.
psychology senior, cadet lieutenant colonel
FB: What do you like about Detachment 310? KD: The people, for sure. I have experienced such a strong sense of community. During [Physical Training] for example, we see each other at our strongest and at our weakest points, and that instills a lot of trust in one another. FB: How has Air Force ROTC impacted your life? KD: Oh, man, where do I start? I can’t even count the ways that ROTC has impacted my life because it has helped me become a much stronger individual. I have realized that I can handle so much more that life throws at me than I thought. I’m definitely a different person than I was two years ago, and I have this program to thank for it.
geography junior, cadet major
FB: What do you like about Detachment 310? DI: We are all a big family here with a proud heritage and tradition that we strive to keep alive. There have been so many who have come before us who gave the ultimate sacrifice. It gives me goosebumps and the motivation to keep pushing. FB: How has Air Force ROTC impacted your life? DI: The ways Air Force ROTC has impacted my life are how far I can push myself and how to manage time efficiently. It has also enabled me to make lifelong friends. There isn’t a day that I question whether or not I should have joined Air Force ROTC because it was the best decision of my life.
Editor’s Note: These interviews were shortened for conciseness. However, the original intent remains.
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Reboots invoke credulous relationship between science and public RYLED UP RYAN THAXTON @ryanthax For most 90s babies, Bill Nye and Ms. Frizzle were science heroes in elementary schools across the country. This year, Netflix is bringing back both “Bill Nye the Science Guy” and “The Magic School Bus” in what feels like a trendy capitalization on the nostalgia-evoking sweet spot in television right now. Both shows spurred childhood scientific inquiry, and no television series since these have made as much of an impact. They are scientifically accurate, educational and hold the interest of a younger demographic. “Bill Nye the Science Guy” and “The Magic School Bus” invoke years past when viewers did not question common scientific knowledge and political divisiveness had not yet touched the subject. The new series, “Bill Nye Saves the World,” will debut in late April. According to Netflix, it will function as a talk show with host Bill Nye “exploring scientific issues from space exploration to fad diets.” The trailer flashes words like “sex, global warming and GMOs” as topics Nye will address in episodes. These prevalent
themes are an attempt to focus more on current scientific issues and less on elementary science subjects. Despite going off the air in 1998, Nye’s original show is still played in classrooms today — it’s well decorated with 19 Emmys, two Environmental Media Awards and other awards. Nye has remained prominent since his show went off air by railing against pseudoscience and discrediting anti-vaccine arguments on a national platform. Each episode of Nye’s new show will tackle topics from a scientific point of view, dispelling myths and refuting antiscientific claims that may be espoused by politicians, religious leaders or titans of industry, according to Netflix. Nye has a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Cornell University and six honorary doctorate degrees, including Ph.D.s in science from Goucher College and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. He has spent much of his career working with and for the scientific community. Nye has proven himself dedicated to science over spectacle by doing his research and unapologetically changing his stances on issues like GMOs as new research comes out. In 2014, Nye admitted skepticism of GMO
use in foods, but after visiting biotech companies and learning about the science, he revised his book a year later. If anyone is qualified to make science fun, accessible and understandable to millions of Americans, it’s Nye. Netflix has yet to announce an official release date for “The Magic School Bus Rides Again,” but the show will encourage young audiences “to think critically and creatively,” according to Netflix. Kate McKinnon will take Lily Tomlin’s place as the voice of Ms. Frizzle, possibly to attract older audiences as McKinnon is known for her role on Saturday Night Live. “The Magic School Bus Rides Again” will most likely stick to less controversial topics than Nye’s show. Netflix reports the series “will deal with technological advancements and innovations that have been discovered since the original series came to an end almost 20 years ago — including ‘robotics, wearables and camera technology.’” The series won an Environmental Media Award for its episode on rot and recycling in 1994. The show encouraged children to think about their relationship with the natural world around them. Since the show has ended, more children’s books under “The Magic School Bus” name have been published
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addressing increasingly severe issues such as climate change. Both shows have the opportunity to speak to a much larger audience. Young adults can fondly remember shows that marked their childhood and children of today will discover the irresistibility of Nye’s enthusiasm and Ms. Frizzle’s vivacious presence. Hopefully, older generations tuning in with children or even by themselves will remember
the virtues these shows taught them about science. In a day and age where so many people seem adamant to refuse scientific facts, these shows will hopefully harken back to an era in which political division hadn’t reached pure science while making us all giggle like children again. Ryan Thaxton is a 20-yearold mass communication sophomore from Monroe, Louisiana.
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