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Institutions may lose funding Internet LEGISLATION
University to take money away from LSU extras if budget hits worst-case scenario By Kyle Bove Senior Writer
The University’s bells and whistles — no matter how prestigious — may be getting the boot July 1. LSU Press, the LSU Museum of Art and the Hilltop Arboretum are just a few of the institutions that may have to deal with the loss of University funding if worst-case scenario budget cuts become law. “There’s this notion that accepting reality means we enjoy it,” said Chancellor Michael Martin. “And that isn’t true. You’ve got to accept reality.”
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fee voted down in Senate
Opponents argue violation of fed. law By Katie Kennedy Contributing Writer
Adding an extra dime to Louisiana Internet users’ bills proved too controversial to pass the Senate when the commerce committee killed House Bill 569 on Tuesday. The bill sought to add a monthly fee for Internet usage to create the “Internet Crimes Investigation Fund” which would support the Attorney Log on to see General’s Ofreporter fice investigaKatie tion of crimes such as online Kennedy child pornogra- explain the phy and finan- Internet tax bill. cial scams. Attorney General Buddy Caldwell said the bill would raise $4 million a year, which would help combat the $11 million cut to his office’s budget. The fund would
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[Top left] Erica Kafayama and Kevin Salzman reposition Ryuijie Douglas’s “Kelp” in the LSU Museum of Art on Wednesday afternoon. [Above] Art history graduate student Christine Morgan cleans cases. [Left] The Hilltop Arboretum’s funding from the University may be cut in a worst-case scenario.
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ENTERTAINMENT
Country music fest discussed for Tiger Stadium Holden: Baton Rouge on board with proposal By Steven Powell Contributing Writer
Saturday night in Tiger Stadium could imply more than football soon. Quint Davis, producer of the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival and other New Orleans festivals, wants to hold a country music festival in Tiger Stadium on Memorial weekend 2010 and wants the City of Baton Rouge to contribute
$300,000. Mike Futrell, Baton Rouge and East Baton Rouge Parish chief administrative officer, said Mayor-President Kip Holden and the city support the festival and will bring the idea before the Metro Council next Wednesday for approval. “We were approached by the producers of the festival and asked to sponsor this event,” he said. “After some analysis, we decided to bring it before the council.” The event would be called the Super Bayou Country Fest, and would take place May 29-30, Futrell said. “This is held during a time when Baton Rouge needs business most,” said
Paul Arrigo, president and CEO of Baton Rouge Area Convention and Visitors Bureau. “Most hotels are available, and many people tend to leave the city. This might lure folks to stay here and invite family and friends to enjoy the festival and community.” Arrigo said negotiations between organizations and the metro council are not unusual — the city invested almost the same amount of money for the 2005 Miss Teen USA pageant. Futrell said if accepted, the festival will cost $6 million, with the City contribFESTIVAL, see page 4
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Tiger Stadium may host a proposed country music festival held on Memorial weekend 2010.
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Families, women in chadors join Iran’s opposition TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — It’s not just young, liberal rich kids anymore: Whole families, taxi drivers, even conservative women in black chadors are joining Iran’s opposition street protests. They say they want something simple: their votes counted and their voices heard.
NATIONAL What they will settle for — or push for — is a far bigger question. It’s still too early to determine if the street protests will morph into a solid political opposition movement led by President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s top opponent, Mir Hossein Mousavi. And some Iranians have expressed doubt about people’s willingness to sustain the momentum. But in Tehran and other cities throughout the country, Mousavi supporters — from both the upper- and middle-classes — are sending a strong message.
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Supporters of presidential candidate Mir Hossein Mousavi gather on the streets Saturday protesting the results of the Iranian presidential election in Tehran, Iran.
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STATE/LOCAL
Obama: More benefits for gay workers only one step
Breathalyzer refusal penalty increased
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama signaled to gay-rights activists Wednesday that he’s listening to their desire for greater equality in “a more perfect union.” But he didn’t give them even close to everything they want, bringing to the surface an anger that’s been growing against the president. “We all have to acknowledge this is only one step,” Obama said in the Oval Office, where he signed a memorandum extending some benefits, such as visitation or dependent-care rights, to the same-sex partners of gay federal employees. But the president’s critics — and there were many — saw the incremental move to expand gay rights as little more than pandering to a reliably Democratic voting bloc, with the primary aim not of making policy more fair but of cutting short a fundraising boycott. “When a president tells you he’s going to be different, you believe him,” said John Aravosis, a gay activist.
(AP) — Louisiana lawmakers agreed to stiffen the penalty for drivers who refuse to submit to a breathalyzer test when they are stopped on suspicion of drunken driving, sending the bill Wednesday to Gov. Bobby Jindal, who is expected to sign it. Under current law, a suspect who refuses to take the test loses his driver’s license for six months. The bill that won final passage with a unanimous vote of the House would increase the suspension to one year. If a person refused the test more than once in a five-year period, the driver’s license would be suspended for two years. Supporters of the measure by Rep. Damon Baldone, DHouma, said the current law seems to encourage the refusal to submit to the test. Opponents had previously argued the proposal was too harsh, but even tougher penalties were lessened by the Senate. Jindal supported the measure as part of
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his legislative agenda. The changes would take effect Sept. 1. Baldone’s bill also would remove the possibility of a hardship license, for a person to drive to work and school, if the refusal to submit to the breathalyzer test came after an accident that killed or injured someone.
La department head tested positive for Swine Flue (AP) — The Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals has confirmed that five state office employees, including Department of Social Services Secretary Kristy Nichols, have tested positive for the H1N1 virus, or Swine Flu. DSS spokesman Trey Williams says Nichols began experiencing flu-like symptoms last Wednesday but returned to work following a few days of rest. DSS estimates about 30 employees in the Iberville Building in downtown Baton Rouge experienced or are experiencing flu-like symptoms.
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Remington Leger, geology senior, prepares an ice cream cone at The LSU Dairy Store. See photos of TigerShop and the Sculpture Garden online.
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ART
Comic books being displayed at Union Art Gallery Exhibition focuses on superheroes By Jennifer Raines Contributing Writer
An allusion to “Candide” in Grant Morrison’s The Invisibles made Hugh O’Connor realize the relevance of other types of literature in the world of comic books. O’Connor is the guest curator for the just-launched Union Art Gallery exhibition, “Kapow! Superheroes.” The exhibition focuses on superheroes, such as Superman, Batman, The Fantastic Four and many others. It also features a scope of the genre through parodistic and satirical elements. The exhibit was created between the LSU Student Union Art Gallery Committee and the ToomSeum in Pittsburgh, Pa., which sent in some of the original art. O’Connor is a 20-year collector and expert of modern comic books. “A lot of these comic books’ characters have gone from being just superheroes to cultural icons,”
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pay for the staff necessary to fight increasing Internet crimes, he said. Opponents of the bill, including representatives from Internet service providers and anti-tax groups, argued the fee was actually a tax and violated federal law. “Attorney General Caldwell argued this wasn’t a tax because taxes are paid by everyone,” said Patrick Gleason, state affairs manager for Americans for Tax Reform. “But that’s clearly not the case considering there’s alcohol tax, tobacco tax and property tax. The federal law was passed to prevent taxing the Internet because they knew revenue-hungry law-
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The University is facing a budget reduction of about $45 million for the fiscal year that begins July 1, and the elimination of about 400 jobs as well as several program eliminations will result, according to the University’s preliminary budget plan, released on April 2. Martin said while institutions like LSU Press greatly benefit the University, they are not completely vital to the “academic core” — a spot reserved for students, faculty, staff and programs. “My job is, in some respects, to be the guy that plans for the worst and hopes for the best,” Martin said. Other institutions that may lose funding include the Rural Life Museum, Southern Review literary journal and the Louisiana Library Network. By not funding the institutions, the University would save $4.1 million, according to its preliminary budget plan. “They’re all going to have to
said O’Connor. “It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s superman! Even your grandmother who knits and does bingo on the weekends knows that it’s superman, and it’s become a cultural icon. That just kind of shows how far comic books have come in the past 71 years.” O’Connor said comic writers are not just making stories for the money, but taking their passions for literature and film and transcribing them into books. Another comic book collector, Oscar Shoenfelt III, contributed his valuable collection for the exhibit. Shoenfelt has been collecting since his childhood in the ‘60s. Spiderman was the first comic book he started reading and he said he owns Spiderman issues 1-77. “The original Spiderman was Peter Parker, and it wasn’t like he was a superhero all the time, said Shoenfelt. “He had a lot of problems. His uncle got killed, he lived with his aunt and kids picked on him. But he was also a superhero.” Shoenfelt said he liked Spiderman the most because it was someone he could relate to, where
Superman was always perfect. “I think the student’s perspective is that they wanted an exhibit that they felt was relevant to them, and decided on a comic book and cartoon art show,” said Judi Stahl, Student Union Art Gallery director and adviser to the Union Art Gallery Committee. Stahl said the Union Art Gallery Committee expects to see anywhere from 4,000 to 4,500 people in the next six weeks. Freshmen orientation and youth group and summer camp participants will contribute to this number, all while experiencing a special appeal from the exhibit. The exhibit will continue through July 30 during the Union Art Gallery hours, Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., and Sunday, 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Cartoon shorts will also be featured through July 30, Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., and Sunday, 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. And superhero video games will be available every day through June 30, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
makers would see the Internet as a cash cow.” Sen. A.G. Crowe, R-Slidell, proposed amending the bill to make the charge voluntary, with a donation option available on customers’ billing statements, but the committee rejected it with a 3-2 vote. Gleason said voluntary donations would be a step in the right direction, but including it on bills puts Internet companies in charge of collecting and processing the money. In his closing arguments, the bill’s author, Rep. Bodi White, R-Central, criticized the service providers for not providing alternatives. “They did not come to the ta-
ble or offer any resolution,” White said. “They are making dollars off of every constituent who uses that service.” Although Gov. Bobby Jindal was opposed to HB 569, commerce chairwoman Ann Duplessis, D-New Orleans, urged proponents of the bill to seek funding from Jindal’s already strained state spending budget. White said it’s possible that legislation with a similar goal of HB 569 would arise before the session ends June 25.
rely on private funding, and that’s going to be a huge challenge,” said David Cronrath, College of Art & Design dean. Cronrath said the Hilltop Arboretum is heavily connected to the Robert Reich School of Landscape Architecture, offering its students a place to conduct experiments and learn about horticulture. The Hilltop Arboretum also offers children’s camps and learning programs for adults, he said. The LSU Museum of Art is in the middle of celebrating its 50th anniversary this year and is in the process of completing accreditation with the American Association of Museums, said its executive director Tom Livesay. “I can only hope that the Museum of Art will not be closed,” Livesay said. LSU Press publishes about 80 new books each year, all with a focus on the South. Three Pulitzer Prize winners have come out of LSU Press, according to its Web site. The Press’s most famous novel, “A Confederacy
of Dunces,” was published in 1980. A dark comedy set in New Orleans, the novel won the 1981 Pulitzer Prize. LSU Press Director MaryKatherine Callaway was not available for comment before press time. The 2009 legislative session ends next Thursday. Until then, Cronrath, Livesay and Callaway are patiently waiting and making sure legislators are informed about their institutions. “We’re all really hopeful that Governor Jindal’s proposed budget is not the one we’re left with,” Cronrath said. In his original budget, Jindal had higher education taking a $219 million — or 15 percent — funding cut to help make up for an expected $1.3 billion revenue shortfall next fiscal year. Jindal has since vowed to reduce the cuts to 10 percent or below.
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Cornelius Toole, comic fan and computer science graduate student, views comic art in the Union Art Gallery Wednesday evening. The Union Art Gallery is hosting the exhibit “Kapow!: Superheroes in the Comics & Cartoons” from June 17 to July 30.
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uting $300,000 from a 2008 budget surplus. He said the anticipated economic return for the city is $22 million. “This is an economic development for Baton Rouge,” he said. “That’s a pretty good return on our investment.” Arrigo said if the city invests in the festival, the Baton Rouge Area Convention and Visitors Bureau will match the City’s $300,000 if the BRACVB board votes in favor. Athletic Director Joe Alleva said Tiger Stadium has never held an event like this before, but he thinks the festival is good for the city and the University. He said the stadium would be an ideal venue because of the ample seating and parking. Alleva said he anticipates having one big stage at the south end of the field with seats and concession stands on the ground level, in addition to the stadium seats and concession stands. He said the field would be protected with a floor-like covering. Alleva said the chance for a permanent event depends on the success of the festival. “Attendance and success will depend on the talent of the artists we bring in,” he said. “This has a chance to be a huge success for Baton Rouge and the University.” Money for the event will go to the Athletic Department because this is an official Athletic Department event, Alleva said. Johnny Palazzotto, Baton Rouge concert producer, hosted the Juke in the Box music festival in
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1984 at the old Alex Box Stadium. He said a country music festival has a great chance for success in Baton Rouge, but he doesn’t believe Tiger Stadium is the place for it. “When has there been a festival in a football stadium?” he said. “They are comparing this to Jazz Fest; having a festival in a football stadium is not the same as Jazz Fest.” Palazzotto said there is a strong market for country music in Baton Rouge, with Garth Brooks selling out concerts at the PMAC in the
early ’90s. However, he said excessive heat could be a problem for festival-goers if the event is held in Tiger Stadium. “Heat could be a factor,” Alleva said. “If it’s 98 degrees like it has been lately, it would be tough, but hopefully temperature won’t be a factor.” Stephan Hardy, computer engineering senior, said Tiger Stadium is a good place for a festival because of its convenient location, but he doesn’t think he would attend unless there were big-named
performers. “I’m not a big country music fan,” he said. “But if there were some big stars and I had nothing better to do, I’d go.” Hardy said he thinks the festival could be successful because of country music’s popularity in Baton Rouge. “Being a foreign student, I would definitely attend something like this because of the cultural experience,” said June No, food science senior. No said he thinks Tiger Stadi-
Thursday, June 18, 2009 um would be a good festival site because of its capacity for spectators. “We hope this is an annual event that will grow every year,” Futrell said. “It will be different than Jazz Fest, but we hope it will be as successful and well known across the country as a signature event for Louisiana.”
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LSU baseball team set for rematch with Arkansas, shot at championship series after three-day rest mally throw, meaning he will be stronger than normal heading into the start. Contributing Writer “I’m going on a short day [rest] ... so beOMAHA, Neb. — It’s no surprise sophomore cause I only threw 80 pitches, so that could pitcher Anthony Ranaudo wasn’t pleased with help,” Ranaudo said. “I’d be able to bounce back quicker.” his start Saturday against Virginia. Mainieri called Ranaudo a “caged lion” The normally dominant right-hander had his shortest outing of the season against the ready to get back on the mound to redeem Cavaliers, throwing 3 1/3 innings and giving himself. “The sooner we can get him back out up two runs on five hits while walking more there, the better,” Mainieri said. “I know he batters (4) than he struck out (3). “It’s part of the game,” Ranaudo said. will come back strong. He loves challenges.” Ranaudo threw six in“I didn’t have my best start. nings, giving up five runs on It was actually probably my five hits while striking out worst start of the year. I just seven and walking three in his have to be able to flush it menonly outing against Arkansas tally and go out there with a Log on to read Andy’s this season, an 11-4 loss to the new attitude and approach.” “Extra Innings” base- Razorbacks on May 2. But Ranaudo will get ball blog from Omaha. his chance at redemption in FABULOUS FRESHMEN the College World Series in a While freshman center starting Friday against Arkansas with the chance to pitch the Tigers into the fielder Mikie Mahtook’s three-run first-inning shot was a big lift for LSU, it overshadowed best-of-three championship series. Ranaudo couldn’t pinpoint whether his another freshman’s longball later in the game. Shortstop Austin Nola hit his third home bad start was because of mechanics or jitters from being on a big stage. He simply said it run of the season in the five-run sixth inning against Arkansas. The blast landed near Mahwas “just one of those games.” “I didn’t have good command, and when took’s in the middle of a vast sea of purple that happens, you fall behind [in counts], and and gold in the left field bleachers. Nola, a normally patient hitter who you are forced to throw certain pitches, and likes to works deep into the count, took a they hit them,” he said. The good news for LSU coach Paul Main- 2-0 fastball over the fence. “I was just trying to get on base, and I ieri and his team is Ranaudo threw only 80 pitches, around 30 fewer than he would nor- had it in my mind that he was going to throw
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a fastball,” Nola said. “He left it up, and I hit it well.” But Nola admits it was helpful to see another freshman hit one out before him. “It helped to see everyone hitting the ball well,” Nola said. SPORTSCENTER TOP 10 While freshmen’s bats have been blasting balls over the fence, sophomore second baseman DJ LeMahieu has been spraying the ball all over Rosenblatt Stadium at will. The Bloomfield Hills, Mich., native has a pair of 3-for-5 games and has amassed four OMAHA, see page 6
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LSU sophomore second baseman DJ LeMahieu bats during the Tigers’ first Super Regional game against Rice on June 5.
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LSU freshman shortstop Austin Nola (36) is mobbed by teammates after hitting a home run against Arkansas in the sixth inning of the Tigers’ College World Series game in Omaha, Neb., on Monday.
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Tigers gets six new recruits in June 2010 class adds two QB prospects By David Helman Contributing Writer
As LSU baseball continues to chug along at the College World Series, the LSU football team is having a busy June of its own. The Tigers have received commitments from six prospects this month, highlighted by Ronnie Vinson, a Class 4A All-State safety from New Orleans.
Scout.com ranks Vinson as a recruiting analyst for Scout. “LSU four-star safety and one of the best likes Vinson at cornerback, but he defensive backs in can play a variety Louisiana, but his of positions.” future at LSU may Vinson rushed involve a position for 800 yards and change. 13 touchdowns “With LSU during his junior losing out on Janseason at Isidore zen Jackson in Newman School, February and Phadding 450 yards Sonny Shipp elon Jones decidand two touchScout.com recruiting analyst ing to transfer, cordowns receiving. nerback has all of a The Tigers sudden become a big need in this have also added five other commityear’s class,” said Sonny Shipp, ments, four of which came from
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outside Louisiana. Louisiana has no five-star prospects this season. JUSTIN MACLIN - LB 6-FOOT-4, 225 LBS., FOUR STARS Although Maclin is from Memphis, Tenn., his early commitment isn’t exactly surprising. “Maclin’s father played at Memphis with [LSU running backs coach] Larry Porter,” Shipp said. “LSU had connections, and Justin has been down to Baton Rouge before, so it’s not that big
of a shocker.” Shipp said Maclin’s blend of size and speed could lead him to a variety of positions once he gets to college. “He’s already at 6-foot-4-inch and 225 pounds, and his frame RECRUITS, see page 6
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runs and an RBI in the two games. All six hits have been singles. He said the experience of having numerous at bats in Rosenblatt thanks to LSU’s trip to Omaha last season has helped him adjust to the pressure of being on a national stage in this year’s tournament. “Playing in front of that many people on national television, you just have to relax,” the leadoff hitter said. “That’s been my goal.” LeMahieu, a 2009 second-round draft pick of the Chicago Cubs, has also flashed his glove the past few games with several diving plays. “I’m so proud of him for how quickly he has adapted to [second base],” Mainieri said. The sophomore said his time at shortstop has helped him learn the range it takes to play second better. “Second base is a different angle than shortstop because you can go into the hole and still throw on your knees,” he said. “You can’t do that at short.” And thanks to those plays, LeMahieu has been on SportsCenter’s Top 10 Plays a couple times in the past few weeks, something he said never gets old. “It’s cool to see yourself on TV sometimes,” LeMahieu said. “It’s not something you think about before the game, but if it happens, it happens.” Read the full version at lsureveille. com to find out what the team’s been doing with its time off. Contact Andy Schwehm at aschwehm@lsureveille.com
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could add another 25 pounds,” Shipp said. “So the question is does he grow into a defensive end or stay at linebacker? Rarely do kids not put on the weight when they get to college.” Zach Lee - qb, 6-foot-4, 200 lbs., three stars The Tigers’ success on the baseball diamond probably helped
bring Lee to Baton Rouge. When he wasn’t completing 63 percent of his passes for 2,935 yards and 33 touchdowns on the football field, Lee pitched for McKinney High School’s baseball team and finished his junior season with an 8-1 record and a 1.50 ERA. “He’s got a good arm and a smooth delivery, and when you consider LSU’s baseball program it really sealed the deal,” Shipp said. Sam Gibson - qb 6-foot-1, 205 lbs., three
stars Gibson is already used to bigtime football, as he runs the offense for one of the nation’s top high school programs, Prattville. Gibson helped the Lions to Alabama’s class 6A state championship — the school’s third-straight title — in 2008 by throwing for 1,083 yards while rushing for 480 yards and 19 total touchdowns. While he can play quarterback if needed, the Tigers’ staff may have plans for Gibson as a receiver
Thursday, June 18, 2009 or defensive back. “LSU wanted an athlete, somebody who could play anywhere on the field,” Shipp said. “And the staff wanted a backup plan in this class, for example if Zach Lee should decide to pursue baseball.” To read about two other LSU recruits, read the full version online at lsureveille.com. Contact David Helman at dhelman@lsureveille.com
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OUR VIEW
Music Festival would bring needed revenue to Baton Rouge Many students attend the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage festival every year in New Orleans, and Quint Davis is aiming to bring the same kind of atmosphere to Baton Rouge — more specifically, Tiger Stadium — in 2010. Davis, the producer of Jazz Fest and other similar events in New Orleans, wants the city to contribute $300,000 to help sponsor the proposed country
music festival. The total cost of the festival is estimated to be $6 million, with a projected return of about $22 million. Mayor-President Kip Holden said he and the city support the festival, and we would like to see it take place. The festival would take place during Memorial Day weekend in 2010, a weekend that many Baton Rouge residents choose to take vacations. If an event like
this was held in the city, it may encourage people to stay. There is the initial concern about a concert being held on the Tiger Stadium football field because a large amount of money and time goes into maintaining the field. But Athletic Director Joe Alleva said a cover would be set up to prevent damage. A more serious worry is funding needed for the festival. In economic hardships, it hardly
seems fiscally responsible to throw $300,000 at a new project, but the return should greatly benefit the city and the University. Although country music may not be our personal choice in the music department, there is no denying that its popularity among many students or the attention it would attract. And the festival could set a good precedent for other events like it. Baton Rouge is probably not
the first place artists or performers think of to schedule a stop, but if this event was successful enough, they may start considering it. Tiger Stadium is the most exciting place on Saturday nights in the fall, but 92,000 seats are unoccupied the rest of the year. Why not put them to use? Contact the Editorial Board at editor@lsureveille.com
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Colbert puts troops in proper place at forefront
What do Barack Obama, George H. W. Bush and George W. Bush have in common? Err ... yeah, they are all presidents, but what else? Dammit. Can I start again? Thanks. What about Joe Biden and Sarah Palin? Gah, yeah the VP thing, but what else? And what do they have to do with Tom Hanks and Gen. Ray Odierno? If you are still reading this column, you probably know the answer: they were all on Stephen Colbert’s “The Colbert Report,” in some capacity, this past week. Colbert reported from Iraq this past week, which was a stunning success across the board, and it’s something the national news can take a page from. Sure, it’s something college newspapers put forth an awful lot — and most of the time stupidly so — national news can learn from its black sheep satirical news brothers. Man, it gets annoying to read columns like that.
But, anyway, the national news could learn a lot from one of the statements Colbert opened the week on: “My character and I both think it’s a shame that we’re not talking about the troops anymore.” Of course, this probably wasn’t his only reason for heading to Iraq. The cynic in us all can probably see that his ratings were boosted and columns like this — found in papers and blogs across the nation — are certainly a nice lift. But maybe that’s just karma: Do a good turn and get one in return. Because, however its spliced, what Colbert did is a good thing for the men and women serving our nation in Iraq. Aside from going over there and putting on a show that was not only attended by the armed forces there but was also targeted to the armed forces there. Many of the jokes didn’t translate all that well to those at home, a fact noted by online magazine Slate’s story about the week. But the crowd, all completely decked out in its fatigues, was roaring with
laughter throughout most of the episodes. One of the more notable aspects of his week in Iraq was Colbert’s obvious desire to do this for the troops instead of for the fans of his show. For example, take Travis Andrews the seemingly small but actuColumnist ally huge act of shaving his head — on Barack Obama’s “orders.” On first glance, the guy shaved his head. So what? He’s a celebrity. Not many people will care. But his job is to present himself daily on a faux news program, and having his audience watch as his hair goes through the ridiculous stages of regrowth has to take at least a bit of sacrifice. Or take the audience singing the Army song at the top of their lungs. It’s a pretty seemingly classic time for Colbert to make one of
his snarky asides, but he did no such thing. A bit of a surprise, really. Most importantly, though, is that he brought some focus in the national news back to Iraq, even if it was about him being there and pretending to go through boot camp. Because however you spin it, Colbert has a point. In a time of 24 hour news cycles, we’re hearing more about the economy, Twitter and the fact that Kobe Bryant “felt like [he] got that big ol’ monkey off [his] back” than we do about the troops these days. The troops became old news for the media, but they certainly are not “old news” to their families or to themselves. Their sacrifice remains incredibly brave, unbelievably selfless and harrowingly dangerous. And it remains, regardless of whether CNN or FoxNews is keeping up on the military’s accomplishments or not. So, without trying to mirror what has been written by so many college papers in the past, it needs to be said: The national news me-
dia can and should take a page from Colbert’s book. If only something as simple as 30 minutes a day showing what’s actually happening where these brave men and women are living and working 24 hours a day while we eat sno-balls, ride bikes and frolic (I don’t know, fill in summer things here). Regardless of his reasons, Colbert deserves a bravo for doing something to spark this column and the others like it — for making the troops a talking point in the national media again. Perhaps next time one of the more “serious” news outlets will remind the country of its heros, without being prompted by a man on Comedy Central. Travis Andrews is a 21-year-old English senior from Metairie.
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Being kid-friendly on campus isn’t as hard as it seems My little cousins love LSU. They are both boys, and both are convinced they will be starting quarterbacks for the Tigers. They have always thought I was cool — kids have strange role models. But once it really dawned on them that I am a student at LSU — a place they only thought had to do with sports — they started thinking I am even more awesome. As the “cool” cousin, I usually send my cousins LSU gear in the mail. When I first started
at the University, the Union had the largest selection of LSU gear on campus until the LSU Board of Supervisors approved a $1.3 million plan to replace the small gift shop located next to Mike the Tiger’s habitat — the new LSU SportShop opened its doors Saturday, April 20. The SportsShop is a nice facility that mirrors the University’s architectural scheme of arches and red concrete tile roofs. If you’re ever around Mike’s habitat, I suggest stopping by and grabbing
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something for yourself or someone else. I don’t suggest bringing your little cousins though; they want anything with an LSU tiger on it, and that can kill a college-sized wallet. But if you do have younger ones with you on campus, it would Zac Lemoine be a horrible Online Media Editor disservice to
them not to buy them ice cream at the LSU Dairy Store. The Dairy Store’s ice cream is made inhouse, and it is pretty amazing. It is also great during the summer if you have a class in Tureaud Hall. I schedule classes in Tureaud with The Dairy Store in mind. Another great place to visit while under the stately oaks is the Sculpture Garden located outside of the College of Design building. It makes a nice place to stroll through or just a place to sit between classes other than the quad.
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I always walk through and think the people that build those things are way more artistically talented than myself. That isn’t saying much though. So there you go, buy some LSU gear at the SportsShop, pick up some ice cream from the Dairy Store then go meander through big metal statues. Definitely a normal day at LSU. Contact Zac Lemoine at zlemoine@lsureveille.com
QUOTE OF THE DAY “If Stephen Colbert wants to play soldier, it’s time to cut that man’s hair.”
Barack Obama U.S. president Aug. 4, 1961 — present
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Fallacies abound in intelligent design arguments In recent years, the political struggle over intelligent design has become one of the most heated debates in the academic realm. The dispute hit especially close to home last June, when Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal signed a controversial legislative initiative allowing state teachers to present arguments that endorse intelligent design as a viable alternative for the origins of life. Before anyone can decide whether intelligent design should be taught alongside science, it’s important for students to acknowledge that the intelligent design debate has been improperly framed as a war between theism and science, between faith and skepticism. A quick study of the history of the intelligent design debate can illuminate many of the fallacies commonly associated with it, both from the perspective of intelligent design advocates and opponents. Many anti-theists, for example, claim intelligent design infringes upon the principle of separation of church and state, which they loosely define as the exclusion of any partial religious influence from the public forum. But as history shows, applying such a vague translation often
leads to trouble. The idea of “separation of church and state” originated in the early 19th century during the presidency of Thomas Jefferson, who wrote a letter to a small group of Baptist churches assuring them that the federal government would place no mandate on establishing an official religion. Contrary to common misperception, Jefferson’s intended message was not to exclude religious debate from the public forum; instead it was a direct promise that all individual’s religious freedom would be protected from government intervention. Though some skeptics’ opposition might be too harsh, it’s essential to recognize that the entire intelligent design debate has been highly misrepresented by many of its most ardent proponents. The failure of intelligent design efforts rest largely on the inability of “young earth creationists” to corroborate their theological theories with modern scientific discovery. Historical analysis indicates that in virtually all court cases involving intelligent design, judges were forced to examine the validity, or rather lack thereof, of a priori models of supernatural design in order to determine that first amendment rights weren’t
being neglected. One prime example occurred during the 1987 case, Edwards v. Aguillard, where Supreme Court justices ruled against intelligent design on the basis that it had virtually no scientific validity or evidence, even according to a Scott Burns panel of ChrisColumnist tian scientists. Regrettably for other, more pragmatic creationists, the failure of the young earth proponents has heavily contributed to the false dichotomy between faith and science. But just as it is irrational for a theist to support their claims simply by virtue of their faith, it is also irrational to claim anyone who holds faith should be immediately ignored. As modern science suggests, the very existence of the universe and its governing laws points toward the existence of a transcendent cause. Nearly every major cosmological and biological discovery in the last few centuries supports the idea that our material world had to have been the result, or creation, of something that lies
outside our natural realm. Big Bang cosmology, as most scientists recognize, has considerable theistic implications including an absolute beginning of space, time and matter. Yet because of its scientific integrity and validity, it can be taught in the academic realm without inciting furious debate. Many young earth creationists make the mistake of claiming that only their views on creation are valid, despite their lack of scientific merit. This sort of blind allegation only serves to discredit other teleological models of design. If theistic scientists want to deal strictly in logic, they must restrict their own arguments to the realm of reason and empirical evidence. Faith, as it should be understood, is the rational and logical recognition that there could be some knowledge that lies beyond our empirical realm of understanding. True faith, then, is a logical extension of reason, not an illogical rejection of it. As recent discoveries indicate, there’s no reason believers should fear scientific advancements if their faith is rooted in reason, not subjective interpretation.
To gain academic legitimacy, the introduction of future creation models must be done within the context of the scientific method and also collaborate with recent methodological discovery. When evolutionary science is taught properly, there’s no reason to assume it should deliberately conflict with rational theism. Hence, any dogmatic action that dilutes scientific fact with subjective beliefs should be immediately excluded from academic debate so all sides can benefit from objective scientific advance. Once we dispel the false dichotomy of science and supernatural belief, it should become evident that the time has come to put an end to this fruitless debate. The more people try to make science and theism conflict, the more damage students and faculty members inevitably incur. Scott Burns is a 20-year-old political science and business major from Baton Rouge.
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Alabama football suspensions raise book issues By Jeremy Burchard University of Texas
AUSTIN, Texas (U-WIRE) — In the world of college athletics, NCAA rule infractions are a big deal. So when a collegiate football program as renowned as the University of Alabama’s is stripped of 21 wins — the most wins ever repealed by the NCAA — and Alabama players are forced to pay fines, one would assume that whatever rule was broken was very severe. The NCAA’s decision to punish the University of Alabama’s football team last week proves this is not the case. The NCAA charged several unnamed players with violating rules regarding the free textbook privilege they receive as part of their scholarships. For a two-year period, players were requesting textbooks and academic supplies from the University of Alabama Supply Store and allowing other students to use them. According to ESPN.com, “The university said none of the textbooks or materials were
used for profit or to get items not related to academics, and that the athletes involved who still have eligibility remaining have had to pay restitution.” This little abuse of perks is rather tame. In fact, compared to University of Oklahoma football players receiving compensation for jobs they never performed and the NBA rookie of the year having somebody else take his SAT, the Alabama textbook scandal is borderline boring. But while the NCAA may be imposing such harsh sanctions on Alabama as a form of zero-tolerance discipline — a warning to anyone else who considers helping his friend out with textbooks — the whole ordeal centers around a much larger problem in the world of higher education: the price of textbooks. Textbook prices have been on the rise for years, at a pace far exceeding the rate of inflation. Some may see the Alabama players’ use of their scholarship incentives as misleading and wrong, but in reality their actions were an understandable, albeit unethi-
cal, way for students to deal with rising book costs. While not-for-profit organizations like the University Co-op and for-profit “cheap book” companies attempt to alleviate some of the price burden with buyback programs and used book sales, students continue to cringe every time they get their textbook list at the beginning the semester. Prices are still too high, and buyback rates are still laughable. These players were using their resources to help out other students with required materials. And here’s the kicker: The books had to be returned at the end of the semester or paid for if not returned anyway. In other words, the books were really only borrowed. The NCAA may punish the university for “allowing athletes to improperly receive textbooks and other supplies, failure to monitor textbook distribution and to provide adequate education on the rules to athletes and employees at the university bookstore.” And indeed, the Alabama players broke the rules — but the
University of Texas should look at the textbook “rental” idea as a method of assuaging educationrelated costs for their students. Think about it: The University or Co-op would invest in the most expensive primary books that professors cite on their syllabuses every semester, and for a small deposit at a fraction of the cost of a semester’s worth of books, students could rent out the required textbooks and turn them in at the end of the semester — assessing and compensating for any damage done. If it sounds a bit like a more localized public high school system, it’s because it is. And it’s effective. Some professors at UT have already started a renegade bookrenting system from the classroom, where students essentially pay 10 percent for a book instead of 60 or 70 percent (after buybacks). The book, meanwhile, stays in the class for future students. Another possible solution is an investment in eBooks and readers — free electronic texts available to students. Digital
textbooks and eBooks from distributors like Zinio are remarkably cheaper than hard copies and provide user-friendly interfaces to keep it as close to the real thing as possible. Moreover, students already pay for access to the University Libraries. Investing in a textbook reader system could be a way to provide students a constantly accessible interface into the University’s expansive and well-established online library system. New concepts like the Greener Grass Papyrus and Amazon Kindle for textbooks indicate the growing possibilities. But for now, good old-fashioned sharing may suit students just fine. The University can easily endorse and organize a new system of textbook renting, and everyone will benefit. While the NCAA may only be out to punish teams, we should look at this textbook-sharing incident as a reasonable solution to a costly problem. Contact The Daily Reveille’s opinion staff at opinion@lsureveille.com
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