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One in five women struggle with eating disorders, and LSU Student Health Center provides programs to combat this issue.

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The Chainsmokers brought its World War Joy tour to N.O. and featured artists Lennon Stella and 5 Seconds of Summer.

SPORTS

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LSU men’s and women’s basketball teams gear up for the 2020 season amidst postseason expectations.

OPINION

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“Tiger Stadium’s new student entry system is ineffective and must be changed or abandoned.”

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LSU waits for funding to improve safety, student housing conditions and handicap accessibility BY ANNA JONES @annajoneses University students frustrated with outdated residential halls, a run-down library and a lack of disability accommodations around campus may soon see improvements. Although they may have to wait until a variety of other maintenance projects are completed. Many older buildings on campus are not ADA compliant. Prescott Hall and Allen Hall, for instance, are both labeled as wheelchair inaccessible, according to the Facility Services’ deferred maintenance list. Parker Coliseum and Dalrymple building are also listed for ADA compliance issues. All of these projects are scheduled to be completed after an array of window replacements, utility infrastructure repairs and roof renovations are done. “We can’t do it all tomorrow,” Associate Vice President of Planning, Design and Construction Roger Husser said. “But as we learn about those critical areas, those are the ones we direct funds at.” A few critical areas on the $616 million-list involve asbestos. Woodin Hall needs $125,000 to replace asbestos flooring and hallways. Middleton needs $400,000 to replace asbestos flooring on the first floor by the stacks. The Engineer Quad Steam Tunnel needs 50 feet of asbestos abatement, costing $200,000. In E. B. Doran Hall, the fire alarm system needs to be replaced, costing $100,000. The fire alarm system for the Food Science building also needs to be replaced, costing $50,000. Chopin Hall did not make the deferred maintenance list, though the building has a threshold that is difficult for wheelchairs to get over. Additionally, the building has only one handicap ramp, located at the side of the building farthest away from the handicap parking spots. Executive Director of Facility & Property Oversight Tammy Millican said she is currently involved with a Student Government initiative to install proper Braille signage in some of the older, historic buildings and fix incorrect Braille plates. Last year, the quote came out to be upwards of $60,000, but Facility Services and SG are working together to prioritize buildings or classrooms to bring the cost down to something more manageable. “We’re always trying to find creative ways, whether it be through grants or other sources of funding, to take care of some of these problems,” Millican said. Millican said students, faculty and staff can help determine the priority of on-campus maintenance issues. When students complained about a dimly lit parking lot on South Quad Drive last year, Facility Services and SG

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General Campus Cypress Drive Troy H Middleton Library

Utility and Plant Infrastructure Repairs Streetscape (Dalrymple to West Chimes) Basement waterproofing

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Johnston Hall General Campus Renewable & Natural Resources Johnston Hall Chilled Water Distribution

Replace Fan Coil Units with Central VAV (1st floor N/S) Correct Elevator Code Deficiencies Replace Flat Roof /Masonry Repairs/HVAC Repairs Replace Windows and Façade Repairs Chilled Water Distribution Repairs

$ $ $ $ $

620,000 300,000 3,000,000 1,200,000 250,000

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Energy, Coast & Environment Fieldhouse Drive Design Building

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Replace AHU 4092 & 4093 Aggregate Repairs Door replacements Aggregate Repairs - Phase 1 Replace AHU 1st & 2nd Floor Replace HVAC in Basement Replace Roof AHU/Fume Hood Exhaust Replace 1st Floor AHU Replace Wood Windows Replace Windows/Wood Trim

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Pleasant Hall Prescott Hall Troy H Middleton Library Woodin Hall Peabody Hall David Boyd (2-story) Hatcher Hall Quadrangle Arcades Hatcher Hall

Replace Windows Replace Elevator Flat Roof Repairs Replace Elevator HVAC Repairs HVAC Repairs Partial HVAC Repairs Aggregate & Loggia Repairs Replace Windows and Façade Repairs

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The University usually has Maintenance will be cutting down Director of Communications between 70 and 80 different con- the football field by two feet, re- and Publications Sigrid Kelsey struction projects underway. building the drainage and gravel said she has seen improvements “We have to think about how and replacing the turf. in the condition of Middleton, inmany people are affected,” MilAthletics projects are self- cluding the addition of nearly 100 lican said. “With this amount of funded and don’t use the Uni- power plugs on the first floor and money, what can we do to help versity’s maintenance budget, mitigation of the basement water the most people?” though many don’t realize that leaks. The transformation of the Director of Capital Project the funds are separate. Earlier first floor made her think about Management and Development this year, there was controversy possible improvements for other Paul Favaloro said prioritizing surrounding the new football library spaces. maintenance needs is also a very locker rooms, when some stu“We could create more comcollaborative process. Team mem- dents and faculty were unhappy fortable spaces for studying inbers plan the list years in advance about the new sports amenities dividually or collaboratively, and and adjust it when unforeseen while Middleton Library still add features that students use needs arise. had torn furniture and a flooded heavily, like power outlets and For instance, a sudden in- basement. white boards,” Kelsey said. crease in freshman class sizes led “People say, ‘Why can’t you Another benefit of the new lito a suspension of the demolition take the money from athletics?” brary would be safety. At the new of Miller, Hergert and McVoy resi- Millican said. “Well, that’s their location, transportation would dential halls. money. It’s self-generated.” be able to retrieve students from “Ultimately they will come Husser said one of the the door instead of making them down, but because of our enroll- main projects he would like to walk to a pick-up point. Right ment growth and the freshman see funded is the Studio Arts now, there’s no way for a vehicle housing requirement we have building. to get close to Middleton. to keep using them a few more “It’s in very, very poor condi“We know what we want to years until we can replace them,” tion,” Husser said. “We’re hopeful do, it’s a matter of funding the Husser said. the state will provide the rest of project,” Husser said.

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Student Health Center hopes to raise awareness for eating disorders

BY PERLA RODRIGUEZ @perlajasminee The relationships students have with their eating habits and their bodies can be difficult, with societal pressure to look a certain way sometimes leading to unhealthy behaviors. Eating disorders are not fads or lifestyle choices; they are a huge issue, especially for college students. Eating disorders are serious mental disorders that affect both men and women physically, psychologically and socially and can result in life-threatening consequences. College is an especially difficult time of development in which disordered eating is likely to arise, resurface or worsen for students, according to the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA). Summer Steib, director of the LSU Women’s Center, said this is especially true for women, and that a significant percent of women in college are dealing with some type of disordered eating—from pathological dieting to full-blown eating disorders. “Given the number of women students we have at LSU, we can assume that this is something that impacts many of our students; both directly and indirectly,” Steib said. “Research has shown that disordered eat-

ing can have impacts on mental, physical and emotional heath.” Steib mentioned how the Student Health Center, specifically Wellness and Health promotion, is a great starting point for students who are looking for help with their eating disorder. The center has a nutritionist specifically for students, as well as individual and group therapy available. The Eating Disorders Treatment Team, or EDTT, can also refer students whose condition may be of a higher gravity to an outside caregiver better suited for them. The EDTT is a multidisciplinary team that includes a physician, psychiatrist, psychologist and registered dietician, all qualified and caring professionals who can provide free and confidential guidance for University students experiencing disordered eating and body-image issues. Registered Dietician at the Student Health Center Emily Caire said in the U.S., an estimated 20 million women and 10 million men suffer from a clinically significant eating disorder at some point in their lives. Eating disorders are usually associated with the female population, but Caire believes this is due to the fact that men are less likely to seek treatment than women are, and their cases may be underreported.

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Counselors strive to meet student demand BY ANNA JONES @annajoneses

to in college can create or strengthen disordered eating. “Each person responds differently to stressors which can lead to healthy or unhealthy coping methods, including, but not limited to, eating habits,” Caire said. “College is a transi-

It’s 8:30 in the morning. Some students may not have gotten out of bed yet, but Rachel Dorsa Bach is already at work, advising University students in 30-minute intervals from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Bach then gets a lunch break before returning to the office for more sessions from 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. During these 30-minute sessions, she will give advice on courses for next semester, connect students with resources for personal needs and pore over countless degree audits, pointing out requirements for graduation. Bach’s job description is simple at first glance: get students their degrees as efficiently as possible. But Bach is an advisor for the LSU Center for Advising and Counseling, where students who do not meet requirements for their senior colleges are placed. The UCAC is one of the largest colleges on campus. Around midterms, UCAC starts booking appointments two weeks in advance. All 2,489

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The LSU Student Union on Oct. 24. A 2017 survey of University students reported that 7% used compensatory behaviors of vomiting, taking laxatives or using diet pills in the last month; 19% engaged in binge or loss of control eating and 32% experienced obsessive thinking about food and body. Caire said the stressors students are exposed

Professor James Carville featured at 2019 Politicon Convention BY KATHERINE MANUEL @kmanuel_2 LSU Manship School of Mass Communication Professional-inResidence James Carville spoke at the 2019 Politicon Convention in Nashville Oct. 26-27. Politicon is an annual political convention that has been “entertaining democracy” for five years. The “unconventional political convention” is nonpartisan and provides its attendees with a weekend full of panels, debates, Q&A’s, podcasts and book signings. Speakers at the 2019 convention included political commentator Tomi Lahren, former FBI Director James Comey, political commentator Sean Hannity, former White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders, Carville and other professionals in politics. Many of the talks and panels given at the 2019 Politicon can be accessed on Politicon’s website as podcasts.

Carville, a University and LSU Law Center Graduate, is known as “The Ragin’ Cajun.” He successfully worked on Bill Clinton’s first presidential campaign as a senior political advisor in 1992, and has managed many Democratic campaigns within the U.S. Carville taught at Tulane University in New Orleans for nine years. He currently teaches a class within the Manship School about American Politics, and encourages his students to be curious about politics. Carville has been involved with Politicon since it began in 2015; he has interviewed former Governor of Alaska and presidential candidate Sarah Palin and political commentator Tucker Carlson at past Politicon conventions. At the 2019 convention, Carville discussed politics with both Hannity and Sanders, and also participated in a panel discussion about the Democratic Party. Carville’s discussion with Hannity, titled “Point Counter-

point,” occurred on the first day of the convention. Topics discussed in “Point Counterpoint” included the impeachment of President Trump, the 2020 presidential election and opinions of Trump. “The first thing is, this is the weakest President we have ever had in American history,” Carville said. “No one cares what he says. For sure, the Democrats don’t care. They’re going to impeach him. You cannot instill any discipline unless you have fear. No one is scared of Donald Trump.” Carville also told Hannity President Trump “reeks weakness,” partly because he has the weakest polling numbers of any president in American history. Carville also participated in a meet-and-greet session on the first day of the convention. On the second day of Politicon, Carville interviewed Sanders and was featured in a panel discussion called “What Now Democrats?” about the Democratic Party. He said this panel was his favorite

aspect of the weekend. Carville said Politicon is a great opportunity for University students interested in politics to learn and network. “It’s good for networking, people see your face.” Carville said. “Plus, it’s interesting. I

love politics.” “The thing you have to be is curious. How can you not be?” Carville said. “How can you live in this country and not be curious about what’s going on? It’s pretty evident that these are some different times.”

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page 4 COUNSELOR, from page 3 students in UCAC are served by only seven counselors. The American School Counselor Association recommends a ratio of one counselor per 250 students, although most institutions have significantly higher ratios. The average student to school counselor ratio is 482 students per counselor-nearly double the recommended ratio, according to Education Week. Fellow UCAC counselor Bridget Robicheaux said this ratio has actually decreased within the past five years. Previously, there were around 2,800 to 3,000 students enrolled in UCAC each semester. Unlike other colleges, decreased enrollment is a sign counselors are doing their job well. “A decreased enrollment shows that students are entering their senior colleges sooner and therefore progressing toward graduation more quickly,” Robicheaux said. Students may find themselves in UCAC for a number of reasons, such as transferring, changing majors or being unable to complete coursework in their chosen major within the senior colleges’ time constraints. Even though she feels overwhelmed at times, Bach never misses an opportunity to make a personal connection with a student.

“Getting to be part of a student’s story and being alongside them in their journey to graduation is truly a privilege,” Bach said. “Getting to do so in a capacity that allows me to promote their success and maybe push them closer to graduation is the best feeling. It’s why we do what we do.” Students in UCAC are only able to stay there for a given number of semesters before applying to a senior college. If a student has not demonstrated adequate academic progress, they may apply to stay within UCAC, but must pick a different field of study. Bach said these conversations, where she has to tell students to choose a new path because they were taking too long, or made too many mistakes their freshman year, are difficult. “When there is something going on for students that I cannot change, that is hard for me,” Bach said. “We don’t enjoy those conversations, but we do sincerely hope we can help problem solve and work through them with our students.” Bach’s non-stop schedule and crowded advising appointments is typical; the beginning and middle of each semester are the busiest for counselors. During these times, it’s not uncommon for over 100 students to come through the

office every day. Even during less busy times, Bach said counselors are working behind the scenes, trying to promote resources, reaching out to students who are struggling and sending out deadline reminders. “This is when you see us in your inbox more frequently,” Bach said. “If you catch an academic counselor in their office without a student, they’re still very much working for their students.” According to Robicheaux, who has been an academic counselor at the University for 14 years, more students are interested in advising appointments than ever before, despite decreased enrollment. During her tenure, she has seen the implementation of LSU W Policy, Comprehensive Academic Tracking (CATS), Plus/Minus Grading Grade Exclusion and a transition from making appointments over the phone to booking them online. “I have seen an increased desire for individual appointments from students, more consistent weeks of being booked with appointments, and an increased desire for appointments in nonpeak advising times than I did when I began working at LSU,” Robicheaux said. Robicheaux credits increased student interest to technology advancements which

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have made counselors more accessible to students. While the counselors may be stretched thin, many students say they are still effective and attentive. Pre-nursing junior Madison Guice said she was provided individualized attention from her academic counselors after making the decision to change her major halfway through college. “I’ve always had an awesome experience with the counselors,” Guice said. “You know they have your best interest at heart.” Guice is one of many students positively influenced by school counselors. Another is Bacha herself, who was counseled by Robicheaux during her undergraduate years. “Just as she was a support and guide for me then, she has again fallen into the role of being my mentor and teacher in doing a job we both love,” Bach said. “She’s passed her passion for her work on to me and is a constant reminder to me of why what we do matters.” Bach said she loves her job despite the challenges and can envision herself continuing for a long time. She hopes to help students have a positive and successful journey at LSU, like Robicheaux once did for her. “There is so much more done behind the scenes than I was ever aware of,” Bach said.

EATING DISORDER, from page 3 tional time for many students. Living in a family home and having meals provided to living independently and being responsible for seeking out and/ or preparing meals and snacks can be a difficult transition. As a result, this can have an impact on food choices.” One in every five women struggle with some type of disordered eating, but only one in 10 receive treatment, according to the Student Health Center. Some students are unaware of their unhealthy relationship with food. A SHC brochure warned that 15% of young women who are not diagnosed with an eating disorder display a substantial amount of disordered eating attitudes and behaviors. Some of these behaviors include the following: preoccupation with body weight or body fat, guilt after eating a meal or a specific food, skipping meals, obsession with food/ calorie intake, excessive exercising, impulse vomiting after meals, binge eating (which may or may not be followed by purging), eating to soothe emotions and using laxatives or diet pills in hopes of controlling ones weight. “ED awareness is a critical component to recognizing an eating problem,” Caire said.

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The Chainsmokers give fans an energetic nonstop party in NOLA with Lennon Stella and 5SOS

BY ENJANAE’ TAYLOR @_queenet_ The Chainsmokers brought their World War Joy tour to New Orleans, and the show was the party of the year. The night started with the amazing Lennon Stella performing hits like “Bad” and “La Di Da.” The artist also performed her new song coming out this Friday called “Kissing Other People,” which the crowd loved. Stella was truly mesmerizing and super engaging. She sounded exactly the same live as on her records, and I couldn’t help but smile and sing right along with her. I definitely recommend showing up early to see Stella perform. It’s 100% worth it. “I just want to give the biggest warmest thank you to The Chainsmokers for having me on this tour, it’s been so amazing, and thank you guys for showing up early,” Stella said. Next up was the impeccable band from Australia, 5 Seconds of Summer. University of Louisiana at Lafayette students Kristin Tanner and Alexis Luquette shared their excitement about seeing the band. “Moving Along, yeah Moving Along is so good, I’m just really excited,” Tanner said when asked which song she was most excited for. “Yeah, I love 5 Seconds of Summer, but I like The Chainsmokers

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The Chainsmokers and Lennon Stella perform their recent single, “Takeaway,” to a crowd of their mutual fans at The Smoothie King Arena in New Orleans, LA on Oct. 29. too,” Luquette said. I haven’t seen 5 Seconds of Summer live in nearly six years, but I’m here to tell you they’ve just gotten better and grown as a band. They sounded incredible live and are still playing all of their own music. Other audience members felt nostalgic as well, with the band’s set having old and new hits. “5 Seconds of Summer really rocked out. I liked it a lot. It brought me back to 8th grade, and it’s creating so many great memories now,” LSU sophomore Jonathan Bullock said. Along with playing their new

hit song “Teeth,” with the new version live from the fault being released that same day, 5SOS played classics like “Valentine,” “She Looks So Perfect” and fan favorite “Amnesia.” It was impossible not rock out with the boys while they played, and they expressed loving exploring the city just as much as playing it. “We love your city. We love coming here. We had a couple days off here, and it’s beautiful,” Luke Hemmings said. That of course includes our food. “What you didn’t know is that

I ate more jambalaya than I should have this weekend,” Ashton Irwin said jokingly. Last, but certainly not least was the main event, The Chainsmokers, whose killer set and amazing light show was the cherry on top of a perfect night. I was not ready for all of the tricks The Chainsmokers had up their sleeves. Drew Taggart, Alex Pall and Matt McGuire had an insane amount of energy and was on their feet jamming out with the audience the whole entire set. I don’t think I’ve ever seen someone as interactive with their audi-

ence live as Taggart was. From running in their insane moveable set pieces to climbing up and down ladders to walkways in the air, Taggart did it all and did it well. The Chainsmokers are known for their big collaborations, but Taggart definitely showed off his vocals performing their hits. However, the group brought out Lennon Stella to perform ‘Takeaway’ and 5SOS to perform ‘Who Do You Love’ which the crowd went crazy for. Keeping the trend of new music going, the group performed a new song as well as more hits like “Paris” and “Don’t Let Me Down.” The whole set was like one huge epic party, and the group pulled out all the stops. From their drummer McGuire playing with actual fire, to Taggart bringing out motorcyclists and jumping into the crowd then inviting a kid on stage to dance--who killed it by the way--the show was a blast. “This is the most exciting show we’ve ever had in this city, and we’ve had a bunch,” Taggart said. Afterwards I could barely hear or talk, but it was so worth it. The show was definitely a triple threat, with three great artists performing amazing sets for the price of one. I have nothing but great “Feelings” about the show and would love to see “Something Just Like This” again, so if you plan on going to any of these artists next show here, then I’ll “Meet You There.”

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LSU alumna shares local dining experiences, starts volunteering initiative BY MASIE O’TOOLE @masieotoole It’s no secret Louisiana is known for its food. Boiled crawfish and home-cooked jambalaya runs through the veins of any native, while beignets and king cake warm their heart. For most, this passion leads to little other than a full stomach, but some have found a way to turn it into a career. Victoria Hines is one of those few. The LSU alumna took her passion for food online in 2016, and has since amassed over 3,000 Instagram followers on her food blog, @foodiestoforkwith. Hines said her love for food grew out of her Louisiana upbringing. Being constantly surrounded by some of the best eats in the country resulted in a desire to share, first with friends and family, and eventually a more public audience. She formed her page out of the blue, but it quickly evolved into something more.

There, she shares anything good, from her favorite juice from Main Squeeze to oh-so-satisfying Mid City Beer Garden cheese pulls. Her page is about enjoying yourself but also feeling good— finding a balance between what’s good for the body and what’s good for the soul. “I love posting about healthy, nutritional foods and the benefits of certain foods and supplements, as well as mixing in some seriously indulgent eats because we all know Louisiana has a lot of it,” Hines said. “My blog stresses everything in moderation.” Some of her top recommendations around Baton Rouge include Ava Street Cafe and Gov’t Taco, as well as Inga’s and Rotolo’s Craft & Crust for students on a budget. One thing she feels is missing, however, is good Filipino cuisine. “I’m addicted to Asian food,” she said. “My grandma is from the Phillippines so I grew up eating Filipino food.” Though she usually posts about restaurants around Ba-

ton Rouge and New Orleans, Hines also enjoys cooking. While at home she likes to prepare healthy dishes, especially breakfast. “I can whip up a mean avocado toast, egg white casserole, threeingredient pancakes (recipe on the blog), and some fresh celery juice on the side,” she said. Hines also occasionally delves into the worlds of fitness and skincare. She isn’t incredibly concerned with fitting into a single box. Instead, she chooses to embrace what she enjoys and share that with her followers. The foodie said her blog began to blossom when she began posting for herself instead of worrying about what others thought, and encourages others to do the same. “I worried a lot about what other people would think when I first started out, and it wasn’t until I put others opinions aside that it started to thrive,” Hines said. “People will always have an opinion about what you’re doing or what you’re posting about but don’t let that hold

you back.” Now, the blogger is using her platform for more than sharing local eats. Hines recently created a project called Give A Fork, dedicated to getting the community involved in feeding the hungry in Baton Rouge. “I felt a calling to take my platform and turn it around in a way that helps people,” she said. “I wanted to do something more than posts pictures of food. I want to be able to give food to those who need it.”

Above all, Hines stressed the importance of chasing your passion and finding a way to create something out of it. “I absolutely love having this hobby of mine. It gets my creative juices flowing, has allowed me to meet new people I probably wouldn’t have otherwise met and has opened the door to so many fun opportunities,” Hines said. “If there’s something you’re passionate about, go with it.”

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Victoria Hines shares her favorite food finds on her Instagram, @foodiestoforkwith.

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perating in the state ranked dead last in the nation for health, the School of Public Health at LSU Health New Orleans is offering a new degree program, the Bachelor of Science in Public Health (BSPH), that can help its students work on the front lines of issues affecting people everywhere. Look at a list of global problems or a list of Louisiana’s, and you’ll see many of the same problems: Littleto-no access to doctors and health care services; marginalized rural and minority residents; tobacco and obesity, the biggest causes of death and disease in the world; and so much more. These are problems that Louisiana deals with on a daily basis and the school provides opportunities for students to help change that. The BSPH, along with the other degrees offered by the school – Master of Public Health, Master of Science, Doctor of Philosophy in Biostatistics, Doctor of Philosophy in Community Health Sciences and Doctor of Philosophy in Epidemiology – allow students the unique opportunity to learn not how to treat disease, but how to prevent it. But public health is way more than that. Think about it. Clean water, food inspections, vaccines, cancer prevention efforts, gun violence research, you name it: These are all public health initiatives. And these are the health advancements that have truly made, and continue to make, the world a healthier place. Pursuing an education at the school also affords students the chance to conduct research with professors across a range of disciplines focused on innovation and high impact. Research provides students with hands-on, real-life experience that prepares them for future careers in public health. The school does much more than conducting groundbreaking research. It works with the community to fight public health problems like environmental justice and has pushed for the Sponsored Content

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implementation of policy to improve the health of our state. In a nutshell the School of Public Health provides a degree in a field, and at a place, that won’t break the bank, while providing the education to help a community – or save the world – all while living in one of the most unique cities on the planet. The School of Public Health requires all students to gain practical experience, which often comes in the form of internships. Amy Desselle, who will graduate from the school in May with a Masters of Public Health and a concentration in health policy and systems management, interned at Ochsner’s Quality Department over the summer to get experience. “I made many fantastic network connections,” Desselle said. “I learned so much.” Desselle said professors are highly connected, especially throughout the New Orleans area, and they help students connect with others in the field of public health, including professionals and alumni. These internships have also lead to jobs after graduation for many students. “I’ve had a lot of really great professors who are invested in helping us get jobs,” Desselle said. Associate Professor in Epidemiology Susanne Straif-Bourgeois said she’s close with her students as an advisor and mentor. She said it feels more like a family than a larger school would. “I would say the students are probably the reason I came to LSU,” Straif-Bourgeois said. “I not only like to work with them while they are students, but also keep up with them after they graduate.” Thanh Nguyen, a second year Master of Public Health student with a concentration in epidemiology, echoed Straif-Bourgeois’ sentiment. “I love how small it is, so that student-toprofessor ratio is very one-on-one, and it makes it very easy to network and connect with them, as well as my classmates,” Nguyen said. “We’re a small cohort of about 30-plus students, and we all enjoy hanging out together and going out outside of school.” Nguyen said the greatest aspects of the school are its academic opportunities and its social atmosphere, which are supported by having personal relationships with professors. The combination of the school’s positive attributes helps students use their degrees to make a difference upon graduating, as they can work nearly anywhere The school introduces students to the history, principles and core concepts of public health practice in preventing disease, addressing health disparities, protecting the environment, and effecting health policy close to home and around the world. Whether it’s dealing with people on a face-to-face basis working on a community clean water initiative or helping form legislative policy at a national agency such as the FDA, the School of Public Health provides students with the knowledge, experience and credentials to succeed in the field of public health. Sponsored Content

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SPORTS TIME TO TIP OFF Ladies try to meet preseason expectations BY ALEXANDRA COX @alexandracox123

Men’s team reloads after strong 2019 BY ANTHONY MOCKLIN @ Anthony_Mocklin

The LSU women’s basketball team kicks off its 2019-2020 season when the Lady Tigers host the University of New Orleans in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Tigers start their campaign for the NCAA tournament while Coach Nikki Fargas enters her ninth season as the

Last season, the LSU men’s basketball team finished with a remarkable 28-7 record after going 18-15 the previous season. The Tigers went 16-2 in conference play, winning their first Southeastern Conference championship in 10 years. LSU advanced to the Sweet 16 in the NCAA Tournament but fell to the Michigan State Spartans. The

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LSU coach Nikki Fargas watches the game during the lady Tigers’ 76-52 loss to South Carolina, on Sunday, Jan. 13, 2019 in the PMAC.

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LSU basketball coach Will Wade celebrates after defeating Tennesse in the PMAC on Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019.

PLAYERS TO WATCH #13

Top five women:

Player: Jaelyn RichardHarris Position: Guard Year: Senior Strength: Shooting Extra: Led the team in made three’s (25) and percentage (35.2%) in 2019

Top five men:

Player: Javonte Smart Position: Guard Year: Sophomore Strength: Driving to the basket Extra: The starting point guard after departure of Tremont Waters to the NBA

Player: Tiara Young Position: Guard Year: Freshman Strength: Scoring Extra: Was the No. 25 ranked recruit in the 2019 class and 2019 Louisiana Gatorade Player of the Year

Player: Skylar Mays Position: Guard Year: Senior Strength: Scoring and defense Extra: All-SEC Second Team and SEC Scholar Athlete of the Year in 2019

Player: Khayla Pointer Position: Guard Year: Junior Strength: Scoring Extra: Second on the team with 12.4 points per game and led the team with 131 assists in 2019

Player: Darius Days Position: Forward Year: Sophomore Strength: Shooting and offensive rebounding Extra: Led LSU by shooting 38.2% from three and had 60 offensive rebounds in 14.6 mpg

Player: Ayana Mitchell Position: Forward Year: Senior Strength: Scoring Extra: Led LSU with an average of 13.5 points per game on 56.3% from the field and 10.5 rebounds per game in 2019

Player: Emmitt Williams Position: Forward Year: Sophomore Strength: Energy Extra: Second on the team in offensive rebounds and blocked 22 shots off the bench for LSU in 2019

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Player: Faustine Aifuwa Position: Center Year: Junior Strength: Defense Extra: Sixth in the SEC with 44 blocks last season and has 88 blocked shots in her two seasons at LSU

Player: Trendon Watford Position: Forward Year: Freshman Strength: Versatility Extra: LSU’s top recruit in the 2019 class. Set the Alabama high school state records for points and rebounds

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head coach. The Lady Tigers are coming off of an exciting win in an exhibition game against Mississippi College on Friday. The Lady Tigers had four players to reach double-digit points. Junior forward Awa Trasi, junior forward Khayla Pointer and freshman guard Tiara Young all scored 12 points. While senior guard Mercedes Brooks scored 10 points. The Lady Tigers are led by Senior forward Ayana Mitchell who has been named to the Southeastern Conference Coaches Preseason AllConference Team. In the preseason, Mitchell has also been named to the Katrina McClain Award Watch List by the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame and the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association, and the SEC Media Preseason AllConference First Team. The Conyers, Georgia native finished her junior year ranked 24th in the nation and second in the SEC in field goal shooting percentage at 56.3%. She averaged a doubledouble of 13.5 points and 10.5 rebounds per game. Her rebounding ranked 30th in the nation and third in the SEC, while she was 20th in the nation with 16 double-doubles. Mitchell finished 17th in the SEC in scoring and was tied for 11th in steals per game (1.7). The Lady Tigers also return the top scoring defense in the SEC and

Tigers lost some key pieces after their run, including guard Tremont Waters, forward Naz Reid and center Kavell BigbyWilliams. Guards Javonte Smart and Skylar Mays and forwards Marlon Taylor and Emmitt Williams also tested their draft stocks before deciding to return for this season. The Tigers welcome seven faces to their roster: three freshmen -- guard James Bishop, and forwards Trendon Watford and Aundre Hyatt, who was a redshirt last season -- and four transfers -- guards Parker Edwards, Charles Manning Jr., Caleb Starks, and center Deshawn Thomas. Veteran players such as Mays and Taylor, the lone seniors on the team along with guard Marshall Graves, will help catch the newcomers up to speed and elevate their play on the court. “I feel like that’s definitely gonna help me in the long run, going against these guys every day,” Watford said. “I feel like I’ve got a lot of great guys behind me that are supporting me. They just keep pushing me every day and I just do it and play the game that I love.” Waters was the focal point of LSU’s offense last season, leading the team in both scor-

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LSU sophomore forward Ayana Mitchell (5) shoots the ball on Sunday, Jan. 7, 2018, during the Tigers’ 83-70 loss against Mississippi State in Pete Maravich Assembly Center. 16th in the nation at 56.2 points per game. LSU returns four starters, including Mitchell, and Pointer, senior guard Jaelyn Richard-Harris and junior center Faustine Aifuwa. Freshmen Tiara Young and Domonique Davis comprise LSU’s No. 20 recruiting class joining the team in 2019-20. LSU is predicted to finish sixth in the SEC. They finished last season 16-13 overall and 7-9 in SEC play. LSU plays 14 games in the PMAC this season. Home games include SEC rivals Alabama, Georgia, and Kentucky, and non-conference rivals, Southeastern, Rutgers and Florida State.

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LSU junior guards Marlon Taylor (14) and Skylar Mays (4) celebrate after a basketball during the Tigers’ 83-78 victory over Auburn on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019, in the PMAC. ing and assists. The Tigers now look to Smart to run the offense without Waters. “I’m pretty comfortable doing that,” said Smart, who played the best game of his freshman season while playing point guard against No. 5 Tennessee. “We’re just worried about winning this year and getting back to where we were last year.” LSU’s backcourt will not be the only thing different about the offense this season. With the departure of Reid and Bigby-Williams, the Tigers will play with a smaller lineup. The team focuses on rebounding in prac-

tice. Coach Wade wants all of his players to be involved on the glass to eliminate secondchance opportunities for opponents. “The number one thing I’d like for both those guys to do is rebound better,” Wade said when asked about Smart and Mays. “We need both those guys to average five-plus rebounds a game for us if we’re gonna be successful. That’s a huge area I’ve been on them about.” The new-look Tigers rank No. 22 in the AP Preseason poll and host Bowling Green on Friday to open up the season.

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LSU student ticket system slow and ineffective WRITING UNDER STATELY OAKS CORY KOCH @kochcory Tiger Stadium’s new student entry system is ineffective and must be changed or abandoned. The University recently changed the procedure for football tickets and game entry from swiping an LSU ID to scanning a barcode off a phone. Although the new system seems like a switch to the modern age it has proven to be more of a nuisance than a convenience. The new system slows down students as they struggle to find internet service or retrieve a downloaded ticket. If you forgot to download your ticket and you don’t have service then you are expected to leave and find a connection. The LSU ID sys-

tem required something most University students carry at all times without relying on service to scan in. The wait time for entrance into the stadium has drastically increased since the switch. This system also opens the door for more abuse by nonUniversity students. An individual only needs a screenshot of a ticket to scan in. There is no identification required to ensure the ticket is being used by the rightful owner. By removing the LSU ID from the process an essential security step is removed with it. The new system is not only slow and ineffective but also classist. By requiring the use of a smart phone, the new system places low income students in an incredibly disadvantaged position. The LSU sports website for student tickets does

not even list an alternative for students without a smartphone. All tickets were delivered by email and downloaded to Apple and Google wallets. For students who do not have access to a smart phone the University does not list a second option. Considering football is the front porch of a university it is ridiculous that the University is making its students wait in the yard. Students are the heartbeat of the game day experience and should have an expedited process for entry. I am sure the University had the best of intentions when switching to the new student ticket entry system. The reality of the policy has come into sight and I believe the University should act to correct this errant policy. A streamlining of the entry system would be a

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Tiger Stadium lights up the field on Sept. 23 at Louisiana State University. solution. Multiple gates for student entry during peak times would be a great way to alleviate the congestion of game time rush. I am calling for the University to alter the current student ticket entry system. With the continued success of LSU Football and Heisman superstar Joe Burrow the demand to watch

the Tigers is reaching all-time highs. Top ranked opponents in the coming weeks will lead to packed stadiums and the University should look out for its students who want to get in and watch. Cory Koch is a 20-year-old political science junior from Alexandria, Louisiana.

LSU did not deserve to win seventh Diversity Award DEAR SOCIETY JASMINE EDMONSON @edmonsonjasmine The University received its seventh diversity award by a publication that has been honoring this flagship school with a prestigious award it doesn’t deserve since 2012. INSIGHT Into Diversity is the U.S.’s oldest and largest diversity magazine in higher education. The magazine’s definition of diversity goes beyond race and ethnicity. Discrimination towards race, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, medical condition, expression, history, veteran status and sexuality is condemned by INSIGHT. INSIGHT’s main goal is to have national conversations about diversity and inclusion. The magazine wants to engage readers by striving to create a more inclusive culture on academic and corporate campuses. The magazine manifests this idea through thought-provoking articles on current trends and news, interviews with innovators or experts, explorations of popular practices and profiles of successful programs and initiatives. Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) is an award INSIGHT gives to colleges and univer-

sities that demonstrate outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion across the U.S. and Canada. HEED’s higher education recipients emphasize the importance of diversity through programs, outreach, student recruitment, retention, completion and hiring practices of faculty and staff. Higher education institutions must apply to be considered for HEED. It’s free to apply. Representatives of Potomac Publishing, INSIGHT’s publisher, evaluate applications and select institutions they believe thoroughly show diversity and inclusion. INSIGHT’s Editorial Board and Health Professions HEED Award Advisory Board members sometimes help representatives during the evaluation and selection process. HEED recipients receive a certificate, a copy of INSIGHT’s latest issue recipients are honored in and complimentary access to HEED’s logo for promotional use in print and online marketing materials. The University, along with 92 other higher education institutions, will be featured in INSIGHT’s November issue. Office of Diversity tries to enhance diversity, equality and inclusion. The office wants to improve the campus’ climate and prepare students to be culturally aware and engaged locally, nationally and globally.

In 2018, the University didn’t receive the award because there were technical issues with the application. The University has become more diverse in ethnicity and gender. Each year, the institution welcomes larger incoming freshmen classes with higher percentages of minorities than previous years. Although the University has become more diverse in ethnicity and gender, some students are still close-minded in an environment with people from different walks of life. This is dangerous for students who come from minority groups or for students whose lifestyles don’t align with traditional values. Several discriminatory incidents occurred since the University first received the award. Staff doesn’t effectively serve affected students the justice they deserve. University student Clare Perkins tweeted a picture of what appeared to be a noose hanging from a tree on campus. The University released a statement saying the “noose” was part of a weather prevention system that came loose and reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining a safe learning environment for students in 2015. Perkins said if black students were more accepted on campus, she wouldn’t have immediately thought it was a noose.

The next year, Perkins found “Go Back 2 Africa N----r Monkeys” written on a Halloween decoration hanging outside the door of her University House apartment. Alexander said if University students were responsible for the incident, they would be prosecuted under the Student Code of Conduct. Due to lack of a deep investigation, the perpetrator was never found. A white University student suggested the creation of a “White Student Union” on her Facebook page. She later said she never intended to offend anyone and renounced her proposal in 2016. University student Jawan Fox had swastikas drawn on his neck at a party he attended. Partygoers said Fox shouldn’t have been offended by the swastikas since he’s black not Jewish the same year. The University did not release a statement regarding the incident. A University student appeared in a social media post holding a plush monkey by a noose. Members of LSU African American Ambassadors contacted Alexander, but claimed the University considered the photo “freedom of speech” in 2018. Gymnast Sami Durante was criticized for posting a picture of Mandarin writing on a classroom projector with

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the caption “Excuse me sir... we’re in America,” leading to backlash on social media on August 28. Political science sophomore Foxworth Vidrine reportedly yelled racial slurs at biology freshman Christy Nguyen and her friends as they were exiting Tiger Stadium during the LSU vs. Georgia Southern football game. No higher education institution is perfect. The Office of Diversity can’t influence the mindsets of some students who are unwilling to acknowledge and correct their ignorance or hate which inflicts pain on students and create unsafe learning environments. Alexander, faculty and staff, present students and future students must work together and hold close-minded individuals accountable for their disrespectful actions. Incidents must be closely investigated. Students should report unethical behavior. Alexander must pass more specific and strict code of laws about diversity, so students who violate them can be appropriately prosecuted. Until this occurs, all seven awards need to be returned to INSIGHT. Jasmine Edmonson is a 21-year-old mass communication junior from Denham Springs, Louisiana.

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