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VOTER IDEOLOGIES The votes of an angry electorate voicing support for the anti-establishment go toward candidates like Donald Trump and Bernie Sanders, mass communication and political science professor Martin Johnson said. Despite representing opposite ends of the ideological spectrum, he said Trump’s and Sanders’ messages resonate among supporters far more than those of their more moderate opponents. “There’s this underlying similarity of frustration, and it plays out on a lot of different issues,” Johnson said. Though “people don’t elect moderates,” communication studies professor James Honeycutt said the ultimate irony is that, in order to govern, one has to have the ability to compromise. On the other side, he said Marco Rubio and Ted Cruz represent ideological governance. Even though people criticize Trump for his lack of legislative leadership experience, Honeycutt said, Rubio and Cruz have only served one term each in the U.S. Senate. Additionally, he said Trump’s lack of political experience is not unprecedented — Zachary Taylor, Ulysses S. Grant and Dwight D. Eisenhower were all generals who became president without any legislative record. While the anti-establishment vote has always existed, Honeycutt said it has changed its face over time. He said Trump’s businessman image has replaced the “general” image of election years past. LEGAL CONTROVERSIES Political science assistant professor Matthew Hitt, who studies decision-making strategies in the American court system, said Supreme Court justice Antonin Scalia’s death
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should make for an interesting election cycle discussion. The new vacancy on the bench has the potential to “shift the median of the Supreme Court in a dramatic direction,” he said. As for issues regarding constitutionality, Hitt said he is surprised the question of Cruz’s eligibility to participate in the race has not escalated. According to the Constitution, he said, natural-born citizens are able to run for president. Since Cruz was born in Canada, not on American soil, Hitt said it is a point that has “never been litigated.” “We don’t have a precedent from the Supreme Court,” Hitt said.
“There’s this underlying similarity of frustration, and it plays out on a lot of different issues.” MARTIN JOHNSON political science professor
ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES Center for Energy Studies executive director and professor David Dismukes said his concerns relate to environmental issues. Despite Republican candidates reducing environmental regulations and Democratic candidates working to transition to a green economy, he said there has not been much discussion concerning nature in the race. Dismukes said he expects the regulation of greenhouse gas emissions to become a more controversial policy issue, with conservatives attempting to wind down regulations imposed by the Obama administration and
liberals aiming to strengthen them. However, he said most environmental issues are better handled at the state level, and he hopes the federal government leaves issues of regulation to the individual states. SCIENTIFIC ADVANCEMENT Also failing to rise to the surface of election conversation is the STEM field, said College of the Coast and Environment dean Chris D’Elia. In a tumultuous election cycle, D’Elia said the public focuses more on “incendiary” topics than science as a conversation piece. He said he is looking for a candidate who is staunchly on the side of science, which is “critically important to the future of our country.” “Science is one of those things that’s worked so well for the United States for so long,” D’Elia said. “I think people tend to take it for granted.” HIGHER EDUCATION School of Education associate professor Roland Mitchell said debates involving college affordability have piqued his interest. Mitchell said most of the candidates do not actually have fully developed higher education platforms. But all candidates, in some regard, seem to agree that college needs to be more affordable, he said. Though the price to participate in higher education has increased, Mitchell said that, on a national scale, people’s salaries have not. There is also a recognition that for people to participate in the job market, a higher level of education is required, he said. “More people have to figure out how to participate, and we have less public funding going in it,” Mitchell said.
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Unresolved fiscal issues likely to hurt higher ed BY SAMUEL CARTER KARLIN @samkarlin Talk of another special session and the shortcomings of a gridlocked legislature permeated the House chamber Monday as Gov. John Bel Edwards delivered a sobering “state of the state” address before the 2016 regular session of the Louisiana Legislature. The focus for the remainder of the three-month conclave will be how to reconcile the state’s budget shortfall for the 2016-2017 fiscal year, estimated at $800 million, without raising any more taxes, which by law it cannot do in the regular session of an even year. That will likely mean deep cuts to higher education and healthcare, the two areas with the least protection by law. University Executive Director of Policy and External Affairs Jason Droddy said the failure of legislators to find common ground to raise enough revenue in the first special session has affected conversation among higher education administrators. “How certain should we feel that they will come up with a different result that will mitigate the budget cuts? Their nerves are already raw from the past special session, and now they go into a regular session in which there will be tons of fights [over] the budget,” Droddy said. Another special session, likely in June, following the regular session’s end, is also a near certainty. There is also shortfall of up to $57 million for the current fiscal year, which ends June 30. These imbalances will not be known for certain until the Revenue Estimating Conference produces its latest projections on Wednesday. Edwards lays the
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Panel focuses on feminist, University trans-inclusivity BY SARAH GAMARD @SarahGamard Students and graduates reminded the University community Monday night that feminism should not only represent people who identify strictly as female. Six panelists, alumni and undergraduates, and about 30 attendees congregated in the Women’s Center for the TransInclusive Feminism Panel, which focused on several issues, including the need for increased inclusivity within the University. “Right now, they make [transgender] people jump through hoops ... to do anything on this campus,” biology senior Jem Martin said. The Women’s Center and the LGBTQ Project hosted the event, which featured student panelists from Spectrum and Qroma. Topics discussed ranged from Caitlyn Jenner, the need for housing for homeless transgender youth of color in Baton Rouge, the need for more genderless bathrooms from LSU Residential Life, growing up transgender and being a person of color in the queer community. “I shouldn’t have to be at a panel on trans-inclusive feminism today because this should be the norm,” said alumnus and panelist Peter Jenkins. “But we’re here and we’re fighting this.” Anthropology freshman and panelist Jay Curtis said they feel heavily excluded from the feminist community as a non-binary
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visited on the state of Louisiana,” Edwards said in a news conference following his legislative address. “Pain that could have been avoided had we done our job the first time around.” He expressed discontent with a Legislature that left budget holes in the millions, which he said will hurt higher education even if lawmakers backfill money in another special session. “I don’t see much of an appetite [for raising taxes] from what we just did,” said House Appropriations Chairman Cameron Henry. Henry called it “common sense” to not spend more than the state generates in revenue, and added the regular session will be a matter of prioritizing the state’s spending. Henry said he would support a special session if it’s dedicated to structural reform. Taxes, exemptions and credits cannot be touched in a non-fiscal session, further reducing the avenues lawmakers can take to mitigate cuts. “It kind of ties your hands,” Henry said.
financial problem at the feet of the Legislature, particularly the House, which spent 25 days in special session earlier this year without resolving the budget issues. The tensions with no-tax lawmakers, which flared in the first special session, are not likely to recede. Edwards said he may know the exact shortfall Monday afternoon, but the legislative fiscal office has not determined the amount of revenue raised or cuts passed, almost a week after the last-minute blitz of bills approved in the final minutes of the special session. But Edwards, frustrated with legislators who he said would neither vote for taxes nor identify and stand by cuts, said the options for raising revenue will not be any more “appetizing” in a new special session. Legislators who voted “no” on tax measures, he added, will come to the realization the state needs more revenue once programs are deeply slashed. “Between now and then, there will be unnecessary pain
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Tigers travel to Ruston for first road test BY MARC STEVENS @MarcStevens_TDR
FANCY FOOTWORK Jones shines as Tigers show off their skills for NFL teams
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BY JOSHUA THORNTON @JoshT_TDR A gust of wind went through the LSU indoor practice facility during its annual pro day on Monday. NFL scouts might have felt the breeze when former LSU linebacker Deion Jones ran the 40-yard dash in 4.38 seconds, demolishing his 4.59-second time at the NFL combine nearly a month ago. “Did they have a breeze come through?” Jones said. “I was just shooting for 4.40. I didn’t get it at the combine. It was personal. I just gave it my all. I didn’t expect to go that fast.” When LSU began the 2016 season, Jones wasn’t rated high on many draft boards after seeing most of his playing
time on special teams in his first three seasons. But after recording a teamleading 100 tackles in his senior season, Jones has risen his stock. In addition to representatives from all 32 NFL teams, LSU coach Les Miles was in attendance to watch his former players. Miles raved about his former linebacker and his speed. “He continued to get better and better,” Miles said. “When he first got here he had an injury. I’d have to go back Patrick Peterson 40-yard dash time before I got close to that. He’ll be an instant star on special teams. You put him on third down with that type of speed. I’d be surprised if wasn’t an early selection.” Jones is currently projected to go off the board at No. 47 to the New Orleans
Saints, according to Rotoworld.com. The New Orleans native and Jesuit High School product could land with the hometown franchise, saying he was scheduled to have dinner at Walk-On’s with Saints personnel on Monday night. Saints general manager Mickey Loomis wouldn’t mind having the former Tiger on his team. “[Jones is] a good player,” Loomis said. “He’s a smart player. Going to Jesuit and LSU, that’d be a nice story. We’d loved to have some LSU players on team, and certainly he’d be a nice candidate.” A total of nine former Tigers showcased their skills on Monday. Jalen Mills, four-year starter during LSU career, also ran faster at the pro
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The No. 4 LSU softball team clashed with in-state foe Louisiana Tech in Tiger Park on March 5 and came away with a 9-6 comeback victory. But the roles have reversed, as coach Beth Torina’s squad will travel to Ruston for a rematch today at 5 p.m. Since the 9-6 win, the Tigers (23-3, 2-1 Southeastern Conference) defeated Tennessee Tech, swept Longwood in a midweek doubleheader and took the SEC opening series from No. 6 Alabama, 2-1, winning on Friday and Sunday. However, the Lady Techsters (15-5, 0-0 Conference USA) have not played a game since. Poor weather conditions forced Louisiana Tech to postpone a midweek contest with Stephen F. Austin and cancelled the team’s C-USA opener with Bowling Green. So the 9-6 loss for the Lady Techsters will likely be fresh on their minds when LSU rolls into town. “[Louisiana Tech] feeds off stuff like that,” said senior infielder Bianka Bell. “They are going to go at us hard. They always give us a good game, and we are definitely going to use what we did [against Alabama] as a spark plug for us.” The Lady Techsters led the Tigers for a majority of the first matchup. But a five-run explosion in the sixth inning, highlighted by senior catcher Kellsi Kloss’ 3-RBI double,
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BY CHRISTIAN BOUTWELL @CBoutwell_TDR For Ben Simmons’ career in college, it’s more awards and a possible future filled with dollar signs. On Monday, the Associated Press announced Simmons as the Southeastern Conference’s Freshman of the Year and an unanimous member of the SEC’s First Team. Simmons was also named the SEC’s Freshman of the Year by the league’s coaches last week, and has accrued two other national freshman of the year awards. Simmons and SEC Player of the Year Kentucky sophomore guard Tyler Ulis were unanimous choices to the league’s first
team. The first team included Ulis, Simmons, Ole Miss’ senior guard Stefan Moody, Kentucky’s freshman guard Jamal Murray and Texas A&M’s senior forward Jalen Jones as the league’s top five players. Simmons is the third player in Division I history for most double-doubles in one season by a freshman with 23, tying former UCLA star Kevin Love. Report: Simmons near signing deal with Klutch Sports Simmons, a possible No. 1 pick in the upcoming NBA Draft, is close to penning a contract with Klutch Sports, a LeBron Jamesfunded agency. James, Klutch Sports and Rich Paul, James’ agent, have
been recruiting Simmons since 2014 when he attended James’ Skills Academy, according to Yahoo! Sports’ Adrian Wojnarowski of The Vertical. In the report, James’ sister, Emily Bush, has worked as a marketing and branding employee for Klutch Sports since 2014, the beginning of Simmons’ recruitment. The agreement for Simmons to sign with Klutch has been in effect for more than a year now, according to Yahoo! Sports. Simmons is expected to train in Cleveland or Los Angeles during the pre-draft process. Simmons, though, has enjoyed his time in Baton Rouge, he said after Saturday’s 71-38 loss to
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LSU freshman forward Ben Simmons (25) dribbles the ball during LSU’s 81-70 victory against McNeese State on Nov. 13 in the PMAC.
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STAYCATION ALL I EVER WANTED With spring break approaching, many students are gearing up for the beach. But not everyone is planning a getaway. Sometimes the best vacations are staycations. Here’s a guide on how to enjoy spring break in Baton Rouge. story by ALLIE COBB @alliecobbler
Baton Rouge is home to some outstanding restaurants. Stop to have lunch at the legendary Frostop, which has been serving customers on Government Street since 1957. A soda shop specializing in homemade root beer served in a frosted mug, the diner also offers burgers, shakes, malts, poboys, chili dogs and seafood platters. As Louisiana’s capital, Baton Rouge has so much to offer, but many of its amenities and historic qualities are overshadowed by the University. Take a stroll through the Old Louisiana State Capitol. The building’s staircase is simply breathtaking, and the dome stained glass ceiling is a must-see.
The weeklong break is a good time to do some spring cleaning, start a new book, or work through the backlog of TV shows you missed due to homework, projects and tests.
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Take a day trip to New Orleans or Lafayette. While in New Orleans, Cafe du Monde is a must. Also, make sure to stroll through the French Quarter and Bourbon Street, dip your toes in the Mississippi River, ride the streetcar and shop in the French Market.
Spring break is the perfect time to explore the LSU Rural Life Museum and Windrush Gardens, the Louisiana Art & Science Museum, the West Baton Rouge Museum and BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo.
Channel your inner Cajun by taking a boat tour, chowing down on some crawfish or visiting a plantation home. Make the short trip to Henderson, Louisiana, and tour the flooded swamps, moss-draped trees, dense canopies of vegetation and open lakes with Couret’s Swamp Tours. It goes through the largest river basin in North America.
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Towne Center boutique offers designer brands, student discounts BY TOMMY DO @thethomasdo Baton Rouge locals who are looking for more than T-shirts and shorts to fill their closets can now look no further than Towne Center at Cedar Lodge. Champs Élysées, a new highend boutique offering apparel, shoes and accessories, poises itself to be a local retailer that stands out from the typical casual clothing outlet. Owners
Brittany Allison and Francisco Palma set out to introduce some new merchandise into the local shopping scene. “The inspiration of Champs Élysées Boutique is derived from the Avenue des Champs Élysées in Paris, France,” Allison said. “The French proudly nickname this world-famous avenue, known for its luxury shops, ‘la plus belle avenue du monde.’ We were inspired to offer the most beautiful one-of-a-kind designer pieces in
Baton Rouge, Louisiana.” Noticing the lack of elevated selection in clothing locally, the two decided to open Champs Élysées in Baton Rouge to help fill in Louisiana’s fashion gap. With a lofty name comes high expectations. Allison said her decision to have a niche boutique which carries specialty high-end brands came from the fact that Louisiana, namely Baton Rouge,
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Baton Rouge residents Brittany Allison and Francisco Palma recently opened high-end clothing boutique, Champs Élysées, located in Towne Center.
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Johnson bill pits religion against LGBT community, exploits fear BEYER’S REMORSE MICHAEL BEYER @michbeyer Mike Johnson is back at it again, trying to pit LGBT people against people of faith. After his bill to expand the definition of religious liberty to include discrimination against the LGBT community failed last year, Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Bossier City, is attempting to exploit the wounds of LGBT people and people of faith again. Johnson’s Pastor Protection Act, or HB 597, seeks to clarify that pastors do not have to solemnize marriages that “violate a sincerely held religious belief.” This bill is redundant with existing law that already provides this protection. But now that LGBT people can marry whomever they love, religious conservatives like Johnson believe this bill is necessary. The First Amendment guarantees freedom of religion, and this right includes “the right of churches and other houses of worship to decide which religious marriages they will host,” according to the ACLU of Florida. Allowing same-sex marriage
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Gov. John Bel Edwards addresses a Joint Legislative Session in Baton Rouge, La., on March 14. doesn’t change your rights under the First Amendment. Yet this bill isn’t just happening in Louisiana— it was proposed in Florida, Georgia, Tennessee and Texas. In all of these states, the “Pastor Protection Act” was introduced after or in anticipation of LGBT people gaining the right to marry. This bill is largely symbolic, but it can do damage if it becomes a Trojan horse, as in Georgia. After the Georgia bill passed the House with language
mirroring HB 597 in its current form, the state Senate morphed it into the First Amendment Defense Act, with broader religious protections for pastors and “an individual or organization that refused to recognize a samesex marriage,” according to ThinkProgress. FADA goes beyond a pastor solemnizing a marriage. The bill would allow hospitals to refuse to operate on transgender people because their very existence could be deemed a religious violation.
According to a 2010 survey from Lambda Legal, 8 percent of lesbian, gay and bisexual respondents said they had been denied health care due to their sexual orientation, and almost 27 percent of transgender and gender-nonconforming people said they had been denied healthcare because of their gender identity. LGBT people are already denied everyday services guaranteed to straight people. We don’t need a legal shield for people to discriminate against LGBT people. This legislation in its current form may seem harmless, but Johnson introduced the bill during a time where conservatives are trying to use religious liberty as an excuse to weaken LGBT couples’ new right to marry. Context is everything here. In its current form, this bill draws LGBT people in a symbolic fight over an unnecessary law and allows Rep. Johnson to say, “See, you opposed the rights of pastors’ religious freedom all along.” Meanwhile, Johnson already proposed a similar version to Georgia’s FADA last year, granting businesses and hospitals the religious right to discriminate against LGBT people. Johnson already tried to pass
the Trojan horse last year, so why should LGBT people have to trust him now? He offered legal services under the group “Freedom Guard” to any public official who refused to issue a same-sex marriage license, according to NOLA.com | The Times Picayune. Mike Johnson has been a proud footsoldier in enshrining discrimination against LGBT people into law. And while his latest effort may seem benign, his record should give any person pause about the bill’s real intent. Johnson’s latest piece of legislation only seeks to pit LGBT people against people of faith, with no legal justification. This symbolic fight deepens the wounds LGBT people have with people of religious beliefs who have traditionally rejected them. Religious legislation such as HB 597 doesn’t seek to include LGBT people in the faith community but reinforces the idea that LGBT people aren’t welcome. And while it may be symbolic, that makes this legislation all the more shameful. Michael Beyer is a 22-year-old political science senior from New Orleans, Louisiana.
Celebrities have no place in politics, only entertainment MADE YOU THINK CHARLIE BONACQUISTI @Charlie_Bonac2 Celebrities hold powerful positions in society, but some use it at inappropriate times to push their political agenda. Freedom of speech remains the mighty protector of all forms of political expression, but celebrities shouldn’t use their prominence to spread political biases. In addition to Beyoncé’s recent Super Bowl performance, I found other celebrities deliberately push their beliefs to the forefront of the public discussion. Monday morning, actor Danny DeVito endorsed Sen. Bernie Sanders, D-Vermont, at a rally, leaving many of DeVito’s supporters with a choice to make. They can either follow one of their favorite actors and support his preferred candidate, or they can stick to their own
principles and vote their heart. Celebrities need to be careful with their role-model statuses. They can influence people who might not know the complex nature of politics. Take the Oscars for example. Before the Academy Awards announced nominees, everyone seemed content with the award show. After the announcement and analysis of the nominees, outrage toward the lack of diversity began. The Oscars, like many other award shows, rewards actors and actresses for their talent regardless of skin color. But rather than support their fellow members of Hollywood, some decided to boycott the show. The best way for Hollywood to present a message of acceptance and unity is through setting a positive example. Nothing is more annoying than finding out that your new favorite song is actually meant to spread a political message with which you disagree. When people
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go to a concert or show, they expect their favorite stars to perform and entertain. They’re trying to relax and not think about serious issues. They’re not paying big bucks to hear a political message. I’ll return to the infamous Super Bowl performance. I don’t care if you agree with Beyoncé’s message or not. The Super Bowl is neither the time nor the place to spread controversy, violence or disagreement. The Super Bowl should be a family-friendly environment where all nationalities and backgrounds come together to watch football. Beyoncé’s performance wouldn’t have caused disruption if her half-time show hadn’t focused on a movement that supports anti-police activities. Our police officers deserve support from the public they serve, and they shouldn’t be judged by a few rogue officers. Politics should stay in the political realm, and entertainers should
not use their personal biases to impact their jobs as role models for millions. Becoming a celebrity means accepting your life under a microscope. Giving up privacy isn’t always fair, but the life of a celebrity calls for more responsibility for the possible repercussions of
one’s actions. Be an entertainer. Be a role model. But if you want to promote a political position, then be a politician. Charlie Bonacquisti is a 20-yearold mass communication sophomore from Dallas, Texas.
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Tuesday, March 15, 2016 ROAD TEST, from page 3 provided enough cushion for a dominant relief performance by sophomore pitcher Carley Hoover. LSU is coming off a 16game homestand, where they went 15-1. When the team takes the field on Tuesday, it will be the first time the team enters a ballpark as the visiting team. The squad played a neutralsite tournament in the Mary
PRO DAY, from page 3 day than at the NFL Combine. The 6-foot, 191-pound safety ran a 4.48 in his first attempt, which was an improvement from 4.61 time at the combine. “It felt good,” Mills said. “From my 40 to my drills, I think I showed guys — if not the best — I’m one of the best defensive backs in this draft. Really showing coaches that I’m in shape, I have ball skills and, even coming off my injury, that I’m still quick and I’m still fast.” Pro day gives future NFL prospects a more relaxed environment. The players have trained and practiced in the facilities for their entire college career, making for a less nerve-wracking setting than working out in a NFL stadium in
SIMMONS, from page 3 Texas A&M. “I want to play with these team for as long as I can,” Simmons said. “I love my teammates and my coach and stuff. These guys are like brothers to me. I don’t want to leave.” For Simmons, he said he didn’t expect LSU’s number of wins and losses to come out the way it did, but he just focused on his training.
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Nutter Collegiate Classic and faced three ranked teams in Cathedral, California. UCLA was the closest team, but its campus is 129 miles away. The Tigers will face the challenge of playing a game with nearly everyone cheering against them. The crowd is familiar with the team and will want to motivate the Lady Techsters to get the win the Tigers virtually stole. “We need to shut them down early,” Kloss said. “We aren’t
going to have people in purple and gold yelling ‘Go Tigers;’ we’re going to have people yelling at us, hoping that we lose.” The Techsters’ lineup will be looking to finish the job, after coming up just short in the first matchup. The team features solid hitters throughout, including seven with batting average higher than .300. In the first matchup, Louisiana Tech took advantage of LSU defensive errors and strung together solid hits to
build a 6-2 lead before the Tigers’ comeback. “A big thing whenever we play Louisiana Tech is they are a very emotional team,” Kloss said. “If they get ahead they will keep rolling with that. We need to make sure that we score first, and we don’t let up and just know no amount of runs is really enough.” Not only do the Tigers travel Tuesday, but they will also go on the road to College Station, Texas, for a weekend battle
with Texas A&M. The week will be difficult for LSU, but Torina is preparing her squad for the challenges ahead. “It’s a really tough week,” she said. “Going on the road to La. Tech then on the road to Texas A&M. It’s a tough place to play a tough atmosphere there. They get good crowds and their fans are really into it, so it’ll be a tough week for us but hopefully we can play some good softball.”
Indianapolis. Players also don’t have NFL scouts interviewing them and asking them strange questions. The only LSU underclassmen to depart for the draft, offensive tackle Jerald Hawkins, was asked by a scout if he thought his mother was attractive. “I was kind of thrown off by that one,” Hawkins said while laughing to a group of reporters. “She’s a beautiful lady, but that was a pretty off the wall question. It threw me off completely.” Players that weren’t invited to the combine were also able to display their talents. Former LSU linebacker Lamar Louis is hoping to make his way onto an NFL team and may switch positions. The Breaux Bridge, Louisiana native has worked out at safety and was
even asked by the Seattle Seahawks to try out as a running back. “I’m embracing anywhere teams want me to play,” Louis said. “I think I’m a versatile player. With me being in the position I’m in, I’m open to everything. I’ll probably be working at running back later on down the road.” For the NFL hopefuls, the evaluation process is nearing a close, but some former Tigers still have work left to do. Over the course of the four weeks, players will continue to meet with teams and have private workouts. Ryan Clark, a former LSU safety who, after going undrafted, played in the NFL for 13 years, had advice for the prospects that don’t get selected or end up where they may want.
“As a 20 or 21-year-old, you put a lot of pressure on yourself,” Clark said. “This is a step close to what these kids dreamed about. It’s about getting in. It’s not about where you get in. Obviously, they
all want to get drafted, but it doesn’t happen like that for everyone. As long as you have an opportunity to play, relish in that opportunity and take advantage of it.”
“For me, I just wanted to play and do whatever I can to win for my team,” he said. “I didn’t tell myself where I was going to be, or where the team was going to be. All I knew was we were going to go out and work hard and try to get better everyday.”
2:15 p.m. on Tuesday. As a whole after Saturday’s loss, Jones found himself in a state of disappointment. “So as a season, we’ve had some great ups,” Jones said. “Any time you end the way we did [Saturday], you’re very disappointed.”
Johnny Jones set to close season on Tuesday LSU coach Johnny Jones is set to close out the 2015-16 season with a press conference at
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page 8 BOUTIQUE, from page 4 is lacking in the luxury fashion market. The store carries brands such as Stella & Jamie, Kendall + Kylie, Cynthia Rowley and Black Halo for women. For men, the store offers Scotch & Soda, DRIFTER and Diesel. The merchandise is specially curated by Allison to ensure the boutique’s overall quality. Palma and Allison are residents of Baton Rouge, and very involved in the community and several charities. They said they have a deep desire to give back to the capital city through fashion. Allison and Palma realized most college students cannot afford high-end brands, so Allison decided to offer more affordable options in a dedicated University section of merchandise in the traditional purple and gold colors. “We offer 10 percent off to any LSU students who present their student ID at Champs Élysées Boutique,” she said. “We also like to cater to our favorite college by offering lots of clothing in our favorite colors, purple and yellow. We will have our doors open offering lots of gear to represent our local teams at affordable
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RANKS 3001: A LACED ODYSSEY Flatbush Zombies
“3001: A Laced Odyssey” is jam-packed with deeply self-aware and introspective lyrics veiled underneath typical drug-fueled rapper personas. Themes that run throughout the entire album include loss of sanity and existential crises, most prominently on tracks such as “Ascension.”
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Baton Rouge residents Brittany Allison and Francisco Palma recently opened high-end clothing boutique, Champs Élysées, in Towne Center. pricing on game days.” Allison said the boutique plans on hosting a pop-up shopping event at sorority and fraternity meetings to allow those with busy schedules to still shop at special pricing. Whether for game day, rush, business meetings, interviews, or just a night out, Allison said she hopes the boutique becomes a style destination for students.
The two business owners plan to open more locations in Lafayette, New Orleans and Covington. Champs Élysées is located at 7539 Corporate Blvd., Suite 120. Its hours of operation are Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Thursday from 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. and Sundays from 1 p.m. - 6 p.m. The boutique can be found at its Facebook page, Champs Élysées.
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STANDARDS
Into It. Over It.
One man show Evan Weiss is the mind behind Into It. Over It., and his third studio album “Standards” is a throwback to the emo, punk and indie-rock movement of the mid-2000s. Listeners haven’t heard anything similar to Weiss in a long time, but that’s not necessarily a problem. It’s a breath of fresh air.
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FLAKED
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Rather than exploring the themes of addiction and drunk driving, viewers of “Flaked” seem to just simply jump into a random day in Chip’s life. The pilot, like Chip, played by Will Arnett, is relatively stereotypical. He just doesn’t seem to have it all figured out yet.
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10 CLOVERFIELD LANE
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“10 Cloverfield Lane,” a sequel to the popular 2008 film “Cloverfield,” stars John Goodman and Mary Elizabeth Winstead. This film is much better than its predecessor and somewhat lives up to the hype. It is a completely different film than “Cloverfield” and, overall, a more successful one.
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