Video games: N64, Sega Genesis see resurgence in popularity, p. 11
Entertainment: Hip-hop duo Ying Yang Twins to perform Friday, p. 12
Reveille The Daily
UNIVERSITY
Enrollment up for 2nd consecutive year
Andrea Gallo Staff Writer
The University slightly escalated in its overall enrollment numbers for the fall 2011 semester, according to data released Wednesday by the Office of Budget and Planning. Who is A spike of 214 LSU? students increased the University’s A five-part total enrollment to series 28,985, up from looking last fall’s count of at the 28,771. University’s Despite the population. overall increase, the University sank in its incoming freshman enrollment by 191 students, leaving the count at ENROLLMENT, see page 6
www.lsureveille.com
Thursday night lights
Football: Miss. State QB Relf a formidable opponent, p. 7
Thursday, September 15, 2011 • Volume 116, Issue 18
No. 3 LSU vs. No. 25 MSU watch on ESPN at 7 p.m.
Tigers open conference play at Mississippi State tonight
For the past five seasons, the LSU history, with the first coming in winner of the Southeastern Confer- that 2007 season when LSU opened ence has gone on to hoist the national its title run with a 45-0 victory over title. the Bulldogs in Mark Clements So as No. 3 Starkville, scoopLSU (2-0) opens ing up a fumble and Sports Writer conference play nabbing a recordtonight against No. 25 Mississippi tying six interceptions en route to State (1-1), the Tigers will attempt to victory. ride their hot start to the season into The meeting also marks the first Starkville, Miss., and repeat their time the two schools will face each 2007 national championship cam- other while both are ranked. paign. Mississippi State started this “As a conference game this is a season ranked No. 20 and reached very key contest,” said LSU coach No. 17 after a dominant 59-14 win Les Miles. “We will enjoy opening at Memphis. conference play, and we expect it The Bulldogs suffered a heartto be a very competitive game. You breaker last week to defending naknow they are going to play hard and tional champion Auburn, whose goal that they have a great scheme.” line stand as time expired left the The matchup marks the second non-holiday Thursday night game in MSU, see page 6
CHRISTOPHER LEH / The Daily Reveille
LSU senior quarterback Jarrett Lee (12) lines up under center against Northwestern State on Saturday. The Tigers will face off against Mississippi State tonight in Starkville, Miss.
POLITICS
Jindal endorses Rick Perry for pres. Some wary of effects on governorship Clayton Crockett Staff Writer
BRIANNA PACIORKA / The Daily Reveille
Gov. Bobby Jindal gives an outline of the new state budget March 9 at his office in the State Capitol Building. Jindal is expected to win re-election in October.
Viewers of Monday’s Tea Party Republican Presidential Debate could see Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal in the audience. Texas Gov. Rick Perry — who leads the ranks of Republican presidential candidates in ratings, according to a Gallup poll released Tuesday — invited Jindal to be his guest Monday night after Jindal formally endorsed Perry’s presidential bid earlier that day. “He has helped to create jobs
for Texas. He will do that for our country,” Jindal told Fox News on Tuesday. But the endorsement, which Jindal previously said he would withhold until after the gubernatorial election in October, has been received with speculation on how it could afPERRY fect Jindal’s projected re-election for governor this fall. “I don’t want a job from Gov. Perry,” Jindal said. “I want Gov. Perry to create millions of jobs for my fellow Americans.” Although Jindal says he
intends to hold onto his position as governor, political science professor James Garand is not convinced. “I have a hard time thinking that Rick Perry would not come to Bobby Jindal with some major Washington position [should Perry be elected],” Garand said. As for whether Jindal could be selected as Perry’s vice president, Garand was not sure — mainly because a Texas-Louisiana ticket would likely not be viewed well nationally, he said. Come time for Jindal’s re-election as governor, Garand says the real question is “how voters take that into account.” Nick Vaccari, finance JINDAL, see page 6
The Daily Reveille
page 2
INTERNATIONAL
Nation & World
Thursday, September 15, 2011
NATIONAL
STATE/LOCAL
Crash security video shows bus driver maneuvering around railroad barrier
Texas teen accused of theft by deception for faking cancer
Judge: Jeffery Lee Guillory spoke voluntarily in police interrogations
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Argentines traded blame Wednesday for a bus and train collision that killed 11 people and injured more than 200 at a railroad crossing the day before. A brief clip from a police security video that was initially released after Tuesday’s crash shows the bus driver clearly ignoring flashing lights and a ringing bell as he maneuvers around a partially lowered wooden barrier that automatically drops when trains are nearby. But a longer view of the same police video shows a series of problems preceded the tragedy.
EL PASO, Texas (AP) — A West Texas teenager who collected $17,000 in donations after telling people she was dying of leukemia and had only had six months to live faces theft charges after police determined she lied about being sick. Nine months later, Ruth Angelica Gomez, 18, of Horizon City is still very much alive and has been charged with theft by deception for receiving donations under false pretenses.
(AP) — A state judge has ruled that suspected serial killer Jeffery Lee Guillory spoke “freely and voluntarily” to Baton Rouge police in 2006 and 2009. Tuesday’s ruling by District Judge Tony Marabella gives prosecutors permission to use those statements at Guillory’s seconddegree murder trial set to begin Monday. The Advocate reports the Sept. 26, 2006, statement was taken more than three years before Guillory’s arrest in the slayings of Florida Edwards, Sylvia Cobb and Renee Newman, all of Baton Rouge.
Brazil’s tourism minister resigns amid misuse of public funds scandal BRASILIA, Brazil (AP) — Brazil’s tourism minister has resigned amid allegations of misusing public funds. Pedro Novais is the fifth minister to resign since June. No replacement has been named. The newspaper Folha de S. Paulo ran articles accusing the minister of allowing his wife to use a government driver for errands. He’s also accused of using congressional funds to pay for a maid.
VICTOR R. CAIVANO / The Associated Press
A bus crashed into two passenger trains during rush hour Tuesday in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The bus driver bypassed barriers to beat the trains across the tracks.
UN resolution would lift flight ban, create UN mission in Libya UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The Security Council is considering a new resolution that would establish a U.N. mission in Libya, unfreeze assets of two major oil companies and lift a ban on flights by Libyan aircraft, according to a copy obtained Wednesday by The Associated Press. Britain circulated the draft resolution to the 15-member council Tuesday night and Western diplomats said they are hoping for a vote by the end of the week.
Texas Gov. Rick Perry asked to halt execution because of racial testimony HUNTSVILLE, Texas (AP) — Lawyers for a black man set for execution Thursday are calling on Texas Gov. Rick Perry to halt the punishment because an expert witness told jurors that black criminals were more likely to pose a future danger to the public if they are released. Perry, the frontrunner for the Republican presidential nomination, is a supporter of capital punishment. During his 11 years in office, 235 convicted killers have been put to death in Texas and his office says he has chosen to halt just four executions, including one for a woman who was later put to death.
I-10 barriers to be extended more than 20 miles, will cost $2.7 million (AP) — The state plans to erect more than 20 miles of additional cable median barriers along Interstate 10 to prevent crossover accidents, including one near a site where five people were killed in March. The Advocate reports the barriers are designed to deflect vehicles that enter the median, keeping them from crossing over into oncoming traffic. The cost is $2.7 million, all from federal safety funds.
Today on lsureveille.com A student living off campus tries a new recipe in this week’s “Conquering the Kitchen” on the LMFAO entertainment blog. Reveille Radio tells you what to do in Starkville, Miss., on 91.1 KLSU at 8:20 a.m. and noon. Sports: Read an online exclusive story about two seniors being named golf scholars. Get the latest news by downloading the LSU Reveille app in the iTunes Store and Android Market
facebook.com/ thedailyreveille
@lsureveille, @TDR_news, @TDR_sports
Weather TODAY Mostly sunny
87 64
PHOTO OF THE DAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
87 64
89 68
SUNDAY
MONDAY
90 68
87 67
LAUREN DUHON / The Daily Reveille
A spectator dances to a Live After Five band Sept. 9 in downtown Baton Rouge.
CORRECTIONS AND CLARIFICATIONS The Daily Reveille holds accuracy and objectivity at the highest priority and wants to reassure the reporting and content of the paper meets these standards. This space is reserved to recognize and correct any mistakes which may have been printed in The Daily Reveille. If you would like something corrected or clarified please contact the editor at (225) 578-4811 or email editor@lsureveille.com.
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
The Daily Reveille (USPS 145-800) is written, edited and produced solely by students of Louisiana State University. The Daily Reveille is an independent entity within the Manship School of Mass Communication. A single issue of The Daily Reveille is free. To purchase additional copies for 25 cents, please contact the Office of Student Media in B-34 Hodges Hall. The Daily Reveille is published daily during the fall and spring semesters and semi-weekly during the summer semester, except during holidays and final exams. Second-class copies postage paid at Baton Rouge, La., 70803. Annual weekly mailed subscriptions are $125, semester weekly mailed subscriptions are $75. Non-mailed student rates are $4 each regular semester, $2 during the summer; one copy per person, additional copies 25 cents each. Postmaster: Send address changes to The Daily Reveille, B-39 Hodges Hall, LSU, Baton Rouge, La.,70803.
The Daily Reveille B-16 Hodges Hall • Baton Rouge, La. 70803
Matthew Jacobs • Editor-in-Chief Chris Branch • Associate Managing Editor Ryan Buxton • Associate Managing Editor Marissa Barrow • Managing Editor, External Media Sydni Dunn • News Editor Rachel Warren • Deputy News Editor & Entertainment Editor Rowan Kavner • Sports Editor Katherine Terrell • Deputy Sports Editor Kirsten Romaguera • Production Editor Devin Graham • Opinion Editor Christopher Leh • Photo Editor Brianna Paciorka • Deputy Photo Editor Bryan Stewart • Multimedia Editor Steven Powell • Radio Director Scott Cornelius • Advertising Sales Manager
Newsroom (225)578-4810 • Advertising (225)578-6090
The Daily Reveille
Thursday, September 15, 2011
ADMINISTRATION
page 3
Committees seek to fill University positions Andrea Gallo Staff Writer
The University recently announced search committees to fill two positions currently occupied with interim administrators — vice chancellor for research and economic development and chief information officer. The committees will select successors for Thomas Klei, interim vice chancellor for research and economic development, and Brian Nichols, interim CIO. Richard Koubek, dean of the College of Engineering, is leading the search for Thomas Klei’s replacement, and Javoris Hollingsworth, chemistry graduate student, is the only student representative on the committee. Hollingsworth said he was recommended and chosen for the committee. “Everyone else was very welcoming and open to my opinion from a student standpoint,” Hollingsworth said. “Being on the committee is an educational and enlightening experience.” Students should be concerned
with who fills Klei’s position because whomever serves as vice chancellor for research and economic development can enhance or cut research programs on which students work. Hollingsworth said he was especially interested in the search because he, as a graduate student, is involved in a lot of research. As a result of his research involvement, Hollingsworth said he hopes to find someone who is visionary and has a strong plan for research at the University. Koubek agreed, saying the committee is searching for someone who is well-regarded with respect to research, successful in supporting initiatives, has a vision for land-grant missions and is entrepreneurial. He said the committee’s target date for a new vice chancellor for research and economic development is May. “LSU is moving forward, and [the new vice chancellor] would get to define its land grant vision,” Koubek said. Klei’s search committee also includes Chuck Wilson, the di-
MEET AND GREET
rector of the Louisiana Sea Grant College Program; T. Gilmour Reeve, the vice provost for academic planning and review; Brandon Smith, the University’s community affairs liaison; and six University professors. Klei was named to the temporary position last November when he stepped up from his role as associate dean for research and advanced studies in the School of Veterinary Medicine. He said he plans to return to the Vet School and continue his research under his National Institutes of Health research grant. Nichols currently serves as both the University’s interim CIO and executive director for Administrative Services and Risk Management. Joel Tohline, the director of the Center for Computation and Technology, is the chairman of Nichols’ search committee. The committee looking for Nichols’ replacement includes one student, Student Government President Cody Wells, who also sits on the search committee for Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost Jack Hamilton’s successor. The committee also includes Renee Pierce, the Manship School of Mass Communication’s network manager; Steve Waller, the director of Residential Life; deans; professors; University-affiliated IT experts and Nichols himself. Nichols was named interim CIO in July 2011 in addition to his job as executive director for Administrative Services and Risk Management, where he reports to Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administrative Services Eric Monday. Nichols will retain that job once a new CIO is found. Nichols said they are hoping to find his replacement by July 1. He said the University bolsters solid guidelines for how campus IT should run, so a replacement cannot entirely change campus IT.
Plucker’s Wing Bar Mon: $14.99 All You Can Eat Wings and $3 Pluckers Specialty Drinks Tues: Kids Eat Free, $3 Mexican Beers and Margaritas Wed: Live Trivia at 8 pm, $4.50 34oz Mugs Thurs: $12.99 All You Can Eat Boneless Wings, $4.50 34oz Mugs, $5.50 Patron Margaritas Sun: $3 Pluckers Specialty Shots EVERYDAY BEER SPECIAL: $6.50 34oz Mugs--Blue Moon, Dos Equis, Abitas Gender on Film - “The Warrior” 9/19/2011 $5 refundable deposit required to reserve tickets Contact LSU Women’s Center @ 225-578-1714 for more info. This week at LSU UREC Registration open at the UREC SRC Intramural Tennis, Table Tennis & Racquetball Visit www.LSU.edu/UREC for details. DO YOU HAVE AN OCCURRENCE? Call Becky at the Student Media Office 578-6090, 9AM- 5PM or E-mail: oncampus@lsureveille.com
LAUREN DUHON / The Daily Reveille
Tom Diamond, head of reference and collection development, greets students Wednesday at Middleton Library as part of Meet Your Librarian Day.
Contact Andrea Gallo at agallo@lsureveille.com
LIVE Newsbeat 3PM, (Campus Channel 75) The Ramen 4PM (Campus Channel 75) Sports Showtime 4:30 PM (Campus Channel 75) Thursday Newsbeat 5PM (Campus Channel 75) Sports Showtime 5PM, (Cox Cable Channel 4) Thursday Newsbeat RERUN 6:30 (Campus Channel 75) Newsbeat 7:30 PM, (WBTR Cable Channel 19) The Ramen 8PM (Campus Channel 75) Thursday Newsbeat 9:30 PM (Campus Channel 75) Sports Showtime 10PM (WBTR Cable Channel 19)
The Daily Reveille
page 4
BATON ROUGE COMMUNITY
SERVICE-LEARNING
Class brings students to community Morgan Searles Staff Writer
EMILY SLACK / The Daily Reveille
Betty Schroeder [right] tries the clarinet Aug. 27 with Andrew Gerbitz, an instructor in the New Horizons band, in the Music and Dramatic Arts Building.
Program offers music lessons to seniors Catherine Parsiola Contributing Writer
Teenagers looking for thrills join garage bands with friends, but 60-year-olds are getting their own shot at stardom with the New Horizons Band. New Horizons, sponsored by the University’s Performing Arts Academy, is a program designed for senior citizens who want to learn to play a musical instrument. The Academy held the program’s first rehearsal Sept. 8 and will hold its second tonight. Academy Director Blake Wilson said the decision to host the program was the result of professor and potential participant interest. Second-year music doctoral student Andrew Gerbitz and several University doctoral and master’s students are leading the program, which is a part of the New Horizons International Music Association. The program accepts participants of any musical background, including those who have never played an instrument or who have not played for many years, according to the NHIMA web site. Gerbitz said the University is the optimal location for the program because of its rehearsal spaces and “strong teaching staff.” “Retired people aren’t typically a demographic we’ve looked at for music education. ... They assume if they haven’t done it before, they can’t,” he said. “It’s exciting to see [the band] happening.” Bethany Padgett, Performing Arts Academy flute instructor and second-year doctoral student, is assisting with the program. She said she’s looking forward to “bringing adults ... together and teaching them collectively to learn new instruments” and “sharing with them a sense of community.” Wilson said the program runs every Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. and will conclude Nov. 17. It will resume in the spring after the holiday break. He said the program will cost $125 per semester. Wilson said participants are able to choose which instrument they would like to play and have the choice to use an instrument they already own, rent an instrument or buy one.
Thursday, September 15, 2011
The first lessons will consist mainly of practice within instrument sections and will move toward larger group practices. He said Gerbitz’s first objective will be to “get the group off the ground in terms of developing their skills.” The Academy plans to end the first semester of the program with an informal performance for family and friends. Wilson said public performances at locations such as malls, schools and retirement homes would be possible in the future, and participants will be able to suggest performance venues. To those who may hesitate to try something new, Padgett said there’s no reason to be afraid. “New Horizons will provide a positive, productive environment,” she said in an e-mail to The Daily Reveille.“It’s never too late to start something.” Contact Catherine Parsiola at cparsiola@lsureveille.com
Every semester, students in Sharon Andrew’s service-learning classes work side-by-side with exconvicts, former drug addicts and abuse survivors who are working their way down the road to recovery. In her 12 years as a University instructor, Andrews has ushered nearly 2,500 students through her service-learning classes, introducing them to community issues and critical thinking skills. Andrews requires her English 2000 and 2027 students to complete 15 hours of service with Connections for Life, a transitional housing and re-entry program that serves women coming from prison, treatment facilities, battered women’s shelters and other referral agencies. Andrews said students work with residents, hear their stories and look at community issues from different perspectives. “Students meet the real people behind those issues, not just an abstract understanding of politics in the community,” she said. Karen Stagg, board president of Connections for Life, said the partnership with the University is highly valued, and students bring fresh ideas to the organization and the thrift store where they work, also called Connections for Life. “Students have a great energy,” Stagg said. “They bring that with them when they come into the store, and it contributes to what we do and to the environment of the program at the thrift store.” Stagg said students and residents form bonds and are often able to have “normal” relationships. “At first the ladies are a little apprehensive, as I know the students are too,” Stagg said. “But
it’s wonderful to watch over the semester when they form relationships and friendships. We are watching community in one of its finest forms.” Libby Ingram, petroleum engineering and geology junior, took Andrews’ English 2000 class last spring. She said working with Connections showed her the impact decisions can make on a person’s life. “It’s interesting because we were able to get out of our comfort zone, out of the LSU community and see past that to working with people of a different background than what a lot of us were used to,” Ingram said. “We do get caught up in the LSU world, with Tiger Stadium and the Union as what we see as Baton Rouge, but there’s so much more.” English 2000 students complete weekly journal reflections, a collaborative project to benefit the agency’s communication needs and a research paper relating to the service work. English 2027 students read controversial poems about issues that often relate to their work with Connections and create poetry anthologies to be read to the ladies at the end of the semester. Student Government President Cody Wells worked with
Connections through both English 2000 and 2027. He said the classes require a lot of work, but they were the most enjoyable University classes he has taken. “It becomes a part of who you are,” Wells said. “It becomes a part of your life because the more you work with the program, the more you come to care. It becomes less about the grade and meeting the requirements and more about the people.” The University’s Center for Community Engagement, Learning, and Leadership offers about 175 service-learning course sections in 35 departments. Andrews said other English service-learning courses have students participate in different kinds of activities, but she wanted to challenge her students to “go deeper.” “It is much harder to convince people there’s value in people who have a criminal record or a drug problem,” Andrews said. “It’s more challenging for them to understand that in doing so, they help to make the whole community a better place.” Contact Morgan Searles at msearles@lsureveille.com
The Daily Reveille
Thursday, September 15, 2011
STUDENT GOVERNMENT NATION
Proposed bill could change parking
More commuter spaces considered Kate Mabry Staff Writer
The Student Government Senate is drafting a bill to present to the Office of Parking, Traffic and Transportation to reverse the recent addition of residential parking spaces in the Hart Lot and reserve it for only commuters. As of this semester, one-third of the lot was reserved for on-campus residents of Kirby-Smith Hall, West Campus Apartments and the Pentagon, according to Meredith Westbrook, College of Music and Dramatic Arts senator. Westbrook said many of her constituents want to use the lot but cannot find parking because of the resident-reserved spots. Westbrook said she would be willing to compromise with Gary Graham, director of the Office of Parking, to consider reorganizing the lot. “I’m open to anything that would get commuters more spots,” she said. Residents in the area don’t need the additional parking spaces, Westbrook added. “From the looks of it, there is more than enough parking places for Kirby-Smith residents, and they don’t need a third of the Hart lot,” she said. “The resident lots aren’t even half full.” Senate Speaker Aaron Caffarel said he supports the bill and thinks students will back SG’s decision to look into the issue. “Our constituents want more commuter spots,” he said. “Instead, commuter spots have been taken away.” Robert Cavell, University Center for Advising and Counseling senator, opposed the bill. “There’s not a lot of space by WCA, and there’s not enough parking for residents with the construction in the area,” he said. Emily Landry, E.J. Ourso College of Business senator, suggested that SG look into how many resident spots are available and how many residents live in the area. Eben Smitherman, College of Sciences senator, abstained. He said the issue should be further researched before any decisions are made and prompted a motion to postpone the bill. “As a commuter, parking is awful,” he said. “I don’t see how taking away resident spots would be a good idea, but commuter spots are also needed.” Contact Kate Mabry at kmabry@lsureveille.com
page 5
Obama’s job approval ratings hit all-time low
August rate drops across all races Claire Caillier
Contributing Writer
‘I’m not too fond of him. It’s not a party thing. I feel like he neglects the Constitution.’
The economic situation in America not only dominates the Brian Maurice media and Republican presihistory junior dential candidates’ debates, but also dictates President Barack Obama’s job approval ratings. more sensitive to the economic August marked Obama’s low- situation facing the nation. est monthly job approval rating “The poisoned atmosphere in during his presidency, with only Washington, D.C., doesn’t help 41 percent of American adults ap- him either,” Hogan said. proving of his job He said one performance, acexample is the nacording to a recent tion’s dwindling Gallup poll. This support for Connumber dropped gress. from the July apPolitical sciproval rating of 44 ence associate percent. professor KathIn the poll, leen Bratton said white citizens’ apa possible explaproval of Obama’s nation for the low actions rated at 33 approval ratings Lacey Crochet percent, while 48 from the black finance junior percent of Hiscommunity is bepanics approved. cause the unemBlack citizens approved at a rate ployment rate is higher for blacks of 84 percent, marking the first than for whites. year Obama’s approval rate has “They are disproportionately been less than 90 percent from the affected by our bad economy,” black community specifically, ac- Bratton said. cording to the poll. Hogan said one way Obama Robert Hogan, political sci- can recover from his low rating is ence associate professor, said the to “demonstrate solutions to the overall low ratings are likely due high unemployment rate and the to the current economic condition. sluggishness of the economy.” Hogan said Hispanics and Kieran Derouen, mass comwhites shift between Democrat munication freshman, said and Republican, making them Obama is still the president and
‘‘
‘I didn’t vote for Obama, but I don’t complain about politics unless I think I can do a better job.’
Steven Gillam electrical engineering junior
‘I really just hate all politicians. ... I never liked Obama from the start.’
Americans should respect him. “When he went into office we were already in a bad situation,” Derouen said. Lacey Crochet, finance junior, said she is unbiased. “I didn’t vote for Obama, but I don’t complain about politics unless I think I can do a better job,” Crochet said. But not all University students feel this way. Brian Maurice, history junior, said he’s not fond of Obama.
Darien Northern chemical engineering freshman
‘I don’t think it’s his fault people don’t have jobs. He’s not setting us up for doom.’
“It’s not a party thing,” Maurice said. “I feel like he neglects the Constitution. I feel like he’s taken away some things that make America what it is.”
Read a blog in response to the new approval ratings at lsureveille.com. Contact Claire Caillier at ccaillier@lsureveille.com
The Daily Reveille
page 6 ENROLLMENT, from page 1
5,290. The incoming class of 2010 was 5,481. Chancellor Michael Martin said Monday he hopes to lead the University to a 32,000 or 33,000-student mark in the upcoming years. Kurt Keppler, vice chancellor for Student Life and Enrollment Services, previously said he was expecting a total enrollment increase this fall with a decline in the number of incoming freshmen because last fall’s freshman class was exceedingly large. T. Gilmour Reeve, vice provost for academic planning and review, said though the freshman class downsized, it is still larger than enrollment models projected. The model, which was developed a few years ago, based enrollment predictions on a class size of 5,000.
MSU, from page 1
Bulldogs at the wrong end of a 41-34 shootout. “They’re coming off a difficult contest with Auburn, so you know they’re going to play hard,” Miles said. “We understand that this is a very good Mississippi State team. We understand that Thursday night will be a couple of days early, but it is one in which there will be great enthusiasm.” The Tigers, on the other hand, are coming off a commanding 49-3 win over Northwestern State that allowed LSU to rest some starters and avoid injury. LSU faces a new challenge this week with a Mississippi State offense that ranks No. 6 nationally with 321 rush yards per game and No. 31 nationally with 267 passing yards per game. The Bulldogs are led by senior quarterback Chris Relf, who leads SEC quarterbacks with 78.5 rush yards per game and ranks No. 6 in the conference with 198.5 pass yards per game, and senior running back Vick Ballard, who leads the SEC with 150.5 rush yards per game. “They’re very physical even though they run it out of the spread,”
JINDAL, from page 1
freshman, said he thinks some voters may see the opportunity as a positive. “People might like the idea of having someone from Louisiana in the White House,” he said. Construction management junior Ryan Parish said he doesn’t think leaving office is an option for the governor should he win reelection. “If he really wanted to work in the White House, he’d run for president,” Parish said. Though Jindal has stated his intentions to serve as governor, Garand believes there is a way out of such a promise. Jindal can say he will serve four years, Garand said, but many politicians would say that it’s hard to decline when called upon by the president. This would be the only way of getting out of a promise to serve a full term, he added. And assessments of Jindal’s national aspirations — or lack thereof — have not been in short supply, Garand said.
“The positive way to look at gap was through tuition and fees it is we’re still bringing in over from projected increased enroll5,000,” Reeve said. ment, according to Executive Vice Graduate Chancellor and Prostudent enrollvost Jack Hamilton. University enrollment ment also deReeve said the creased by 106 changes over the past year: hiked tuition money students, total- • New Degree seeking freshmen from larger enroll5,481 (2010) 5,290 (2011) ment “helps a siging 4,604. On the nificant problem but • Total undergraduate students u n d e r g r a d u - 23,686 (2010) 23,980 (2011) doesn’t solve the ate level, The problem.” He said the Total graduate students University Col- 4,710 (2010) 4,604 (2011) University wanted to lege Center for • Total Veterinary Medicine Students grow its enrollment to Freshman Year meet its flagship mis401 (2011) e n c o m p a s s e s 375 (2010) sion independent of • Total University enrollment the Univerits budget situation. 28,985 (2011) sity’s largest 28,771 (2010) “Our plan is for enrollment at it to continue to in6,544, while the crease in a way that School of Coast and Environment is manageable in current financial has the smallest enrollment count constraints,” Reeve said. with 45. One of the ways the University Contact Andrea Gallo at planned to fill this year’s budget agallo@lsureveille.com said LSU sophomore defensive tackle Michael Brockers, who snagged a rare interception last weekend. “I feel like we have to play very physical with those guys. Oregon tried to run east and west to get you out of your gaps, and this team really doesn’t care where you’re at; they’ll try to move you out of the gaps.” Miles warned against the dualthreat challenge Relf presents and spoke highly of Ballard, who finished last season No. 8 in the conference with 968 rush yards. “[Ballard] is a tremendously talented back,” Miles said. “I think he’s unusually capable, and I think a lot of schools in this conference would enjoy having him as a tailback. His abilities would draw a number of schools in this league.” But the Tigers’ defense has been impressive thus far, ranking No. 28 in the nation in scoring defense and third in the conference in total defense. LSU held the same Oregon squad that dropped 69 points and more than 600 yards of total offense last week to 27 points and 335 total yards in week one and stuffed Northwestern State to just 95 total yards including -4 yards rushing. “[LSU is] a very, very
physical team and a very, very talented football team,” said Mississippi State coach Dan Mullen. “They took a team that played in the national championship game last season with a lot of returning starters, ranked No. 3 in the nation and pretty much blew them out. We’ll have our hands full against them, and we’re going to have to play 60 minutes of really good football to find a way to win.” Mullen called LSU one of the best — “if not the best” — teams in the nation and joked that LSU would “probably win the NFC East” this year. But despite the hype and the fact that Mississippi State hasn’t beaten LSU since 1999, Miles said the Tigers aren’t going to take any team easy. “The reason [for the winning streak] is because we give great respect to our opponents,” Miles said. “We prepare very sincerely. When you look at them on film, the coach doesn’t have to do any convincing. Everyone sees that they are a very talented and capable team. We’re going to have to play well to win.”
“Interpretation of his behavior by many is that he’s trying to maximize his chance of being a national player,” he said. Nicole Pye, library science graduate student, pointed out that “just because he endorses someone doesn’t mean he’s going to get a position [in the administration].” Pye added that she wouldn’t vote for Jindal anyway. Garand says many people, like Pye, will not be basing their opinion in the governor’s race on Jindal’s endorsement of Perry. “Jindal is going to be elected
by a big margin regardless of what position he takes on this,” he said.
Contact Mark Clements at mclements@lsureveille.com
Contact Clayton Crockett at ccrockett@lsureveille.com
Thursday, September 15, 2011
Thursday, September 15, 2011
Leader of
Sports
page 7
the Pack
Relf emerges as dual-threat quarterback
are angry because they felt we should have won that football game.” Those expectations surrounding the MisMississippi State quarterback Chris Relf sissippi State program have changed in large took the snap on Auburn’s 2-yard line Sept. 10 part due to the offensive spark Relf provides. The 6-foot-4, 245-pound senior keeps dewith his team trailing by seven points and nine fenses off balance with his ability to run and seconds left on the clock. Relf had three options on the play. He pass on any given play. Although he’s built could throw it, he could pitch it or he could run a reputation as a run-first quarterback, LSU it himself. He chose to keep it, ran left and met coach Les Miles said his passing ability has an Auburn defender, who kept him inches from improved significantly. “Chris Relf is an allthe goal line. around quarterback,” Miles That tackle held the Bullsaid. “He throws the ball betdogs from victory despite ter. He certainly is the field Relf’s best efforts — he threw general you want. He’s a very for 195 yards and ran for 106 physical runner. He handles more. the ball well and does every“I thought he played well, thing that you need to have with a lot of confidence,” said happen at the quarterback Mississippi State coach Dan Les Miles spot.” Mullen after the game. “He LSU football coach The Montgomery, Ala., made the call on the last play. He had three options, and he chose the run. I native threw for 1,789 yards in 2010, his first like that. I liked the confidence in Chris. Chris season as the Bulldogs’ full-time quarterback, said he felt great about the run call, and the kid after throwing for 283 yards on 41 attempts in 2009. Senior safety Brandon Taylor has taken made a heck of an open field tackle.” Two seasons ago, Mississippi State suf- notice of Relf’s progression. “They’ve made him a lot more of a passfered a similar loss to LSU, falling short of the upset bid thanks to a goal line stand by the ing quarterback than what I’ve seen,” Taylor Tigers’ defense. Relf, then a sophomore, com- said. “He doesn’t really run as much as he used pleted his only pass attempt for a 46-yard gain. to, but he still gets like 27 carries a game.” Relf still possesses the threat to scramble Mullen said he received praise for his team’s near victory after the loss against LSU from the pocket, drawing comparisons to Heistwo years ago, but the reactions took a more man Trophy winners Cam Newton and Tim Tebow. Sophomore defensive tackle Michael sour tone after the loss to Auburn. “There’s a lot of guys on our team, es- Brockers said Relf’s running ability has served pecially Chris, that are angry with that loss, as a big portion of the defense’s game plan. “When you got a guy that can run and because the expectations around here have changed a little bit,” Mullen said. “A couple throw, we just got to box him in,” Brockers years ago, if we lost a real tough game to a said. “We got to make him throw. If we box defending national champion, there was some him in, we stop the run and make him have disappointment. Now there are some guys who RELF, see page 19 Hunter Paniagua
Sports Writer
‘‘
‘[Relf] certainly is the field general you want.’
MICHAEL WARDLAW / Bulldawg Junction
Mississippi State quarterback Chris Relf rolls out of the pocket Sept. 10 during the Bulldogs’ game against the Auburn Tigers. LSU takes on Mississippi State tonight at 7 p.m.
SOFTBALL
Torina and coaching staff bring changes to LSU Dobson replaces hitting coach Hunter Paniagua Sports Writer
EMILY SLACK / The Daily Reveille
Beth Torina discusses her new role as LSU head softball coach July 18.
When the 2012 softball season starts, LSU will have to face something it hasn’t experienced in more than a decade — change. With Hall of Fame coach Yvette Girouard officially retired after 11 years at the helm of the Tigers’ softball program, Beth Torina takes over with the responsibility of replacing the legendary coach. “[Girouard] was able to do a lot of things here and grow this place into something really great,” said Torina, who coached at Florida International University before
accepting the LSU job June 20. “ Not everyone could have done what she did.” But Torina will try. She spent four seasons with FIU, guiding the Golden Panthers to their first NCAA tournament victory in 2010. She also led 10 of her players to 14 All-Sun Belt Conference selections during her stint there. She also pitched collegiately for Florida, posting 20-win seasons in each of her last two seasons for the Gators. That experience has helped her earn a reputation as one of the top pitching coaches in the country, which should prove beneficial as Torina will also replace Girouard as the Tigers’ pitching coach. “We have a very similar school of thought,” Torina said. “A lot of the things I’ve learned are from people she brings in. We’re very
similar. Of course every coach is going to have a few different things, but a fresh pair of eyes is always nice.” Torina hinted that the biggest change won’t come from the change in head coaches, but in the transition to a new hitting coach. Howard Dobson replaces James DeFeo as the Tigers’ hitting coach after spending four seasons as the head coach at Southern Mississippi. “Every coach has their way of teaching,” Torina said. “Yvette and I were much more similar than Coach DeFeo and Coach Dobson are. That’s where you’re going to see the biggest change.” And the LSU offense will likely welcome that change with open COACH, see page 19
The Daily Reveille
page 8
GOLF
Thursday, September 15, 2011
Updated facility serves dual purpose for recruiting and training Equipment videos golfers’ swings
— improve. It serves a dual purpose, according to Winstead. “From the standpoint of helping our players, that’s where the benefit comes from, whether it be indoor putting on days Luke Johnson where we have bad inclement Sports Contributor weather or the ability to video The LSU golf program’s players in a controlled environreturn to prominence has been ment with their golf swings and highlighted by individual NCAA work with them on their techchampions and stellar team per- nique,” Winstead said. Aside from the technologiformances. But the lynchpin to the pro- cal tools for player improvegram’s resuscitation might be its ment, one of the facility’s biggest advantages $850,000 golf famight be the simcility — the LSU plest — its looks. Golf House. “It’s really LSU coach nice from a reChuck Winstead cruiting aspect was signed in to be able to 2005 to take the show that LSU reigns of a proand the supportgram that didn’t ers of LSU golf advance past care about their NCAA regionals Austin Gutgsell golf program,” during the 2000s. Winstead said. Under Winstead’s senior golfer “These days I’d direction, the Tigers made the last two NCAA say it’s commonplace for elitelevel programs or even good championships. Meanwhile, the Lady Tigers programs to have facilities like made trips to nationals cham- this.” Inside the team conference pionships in four consecutive seasons and finished third place room, the golf team can enjoy a in last season’s NCAA champi- large TV and lavish furnishings, onships, the highest finish in the as well as study their golf swings and do school work. program’s history. “It’s no different if you While the golf facility’s impact is intangible, the recruiting looked at any sports around LSU benefit has helped bring LSU or even at LSU’s campus,” Wingolf out of the dark ages and into stead said. “The nicer the place looks, the easier it is for potenthe lime light. Built in 2002, the facility tial recruits to want to be a part received interior renovations in of it.” Senior golfer Austin Gutg2009 and was used as a home away from home for John Peter- sell, who was a sophomore when son and Austin Ernst, the 2010- the interior renovations were 11 men’s and women’s NCAA done, agreed with Winstead when it comes to luring potential individual champions. The interior renovations in- recruits. “We have great weather, and clude an upgraded indoor hitting bay where coaches can record a when they come out and see the player’s swing with a high-tech facilities, they are like, ‘I think I’m ready to come here,’” Gutgcamera and analyze it. The facility allows players sell said. But the useful features into do what is ultimately the most important thing to the program side the Golf House aren’t the
‘‘
‘I spend every single day out here, whenever I get out of class until it’s time to go work out or eat.’
only thing that gets LSU golfers prepared for the links. Take one step outside, and a full panorama of golf skill-builders awaits the eyes. Pot bunkers, putting and chipping greens and range flags dot the scene. It replicates any shot an LSU player will have to make, with one exception. “You can’t replicate different grasses that don’t grow in our environment,” Winstead said. “But relative to what we can do I think we’re in pretty good shape with what we’re able to accomplish here.” Players spend a large amount of time at the Golf House, because of the settings and the amount of time it takes to complete a practice round. Unlike most sports that have two- or three-hour regimented practices, golfers have individual time with the coaches to work on their swing before playing a practice round that can take up to five hours. “I spend every single day out here, whenever I get out of class until it’s time to go workout or eat,” Gutgsell said. “You have to stay on top of it, otherwise you’re not going to be any good.” This makes having comfortable facilities like LSU’s golf house paramount in acquiring and developing talent. BENJAMIN OLIVER HICKS / The Daily Reveille
Contact Luke Johnson at ljohnson@lsureveille.com
LSU sophomore golfer Franco Castro practices hitting with his irons at the newly renovated LSU Golf House Wednesday afternoon.
The Daily Reveille
Thursday, September 15, 2011
CROSS COUNTRY
page 9
LSU runners use road races as training for collegiate meets
Andrew Chapple Sports Contributor
When competitive road racers see purple and gold jerseys at the starting line, they know they’re in trouble. Road races for runners vary in distance from a mile to 10,000 meters and are open to everyone, including non-collegiate competitors. There are usually entry fees and prizes for each age group and overall winners. Occasionally, LSU runners include road races as part of their training and generally win with little effort. When they show up en masse, they form a large portion of the top10 finishers. “It helps keep running fun and competitive in the offseason,” senior Cullen Doody said. “You’re not out there for the prizes. You’re out there for a good time, and you always get that at a road race.”
BLAIR LOCKHART / The Daily Reveille
The men’s cross country team practices Monday evening at Highland Road Park.
LSU coach Mark Elliott said road races can be a fun alternative to running workouts alone. “My better runners tend to stick to the program, but they’re smart enough to know, say, ‘I have a steady state five-mile run, and there’s a road race on the same day’ that I’m supposed to do that. It’s probably better and more fun to run the race than out
by yourself,” Elliott said. Senior Richard Chautin has made the most road-race appearances of any Tiger. “Crushing the competition in those, although fun, isn’t so much the point as just getting to simulate a real race and using it as a test to see what kind of shape you’re in at the time,” Chautin said. “From there you
FOOTBALL
Unity Council promotes leadership
Alex Cassara
Sports Contributor
When LSU football coach Les Miles addressed the media for the first time following the now-infamous Shady’s Bar brawl, the Unity Council stood behind him. Senior offensive lineman Josh Dworaczyk apologized to coaches and the LSU community on behalf of the council during the Aug. 20 press conference regarding the bar fight. “We just stayed focused and kept everybody together and said we were going to give a public apology,” senior safety Brandon Taylor said of the conference. “We did that and just moved on and put it behind us. We’ve got to focus on the season.” Though that conference may have been the first time many fans saw the Unity Council, the group is not a new institution for Miles, for the University or for college football. “Coach Miles actually brought that down here from Oklahoma State, and I think [former LSU coach] Nick Saban also had it here,” Taylor said, who is in his second year on the council. “It’s been around a long time.” Unity Councils are prevalent in programs as large as Nebraska and as
small as Augusta Christian of Martinez, Ga. For LSU, Taylor wears No. 18 as a sign of leadership, which is what the 23-member council is intended to provide. Miles and other No. 18 players, including former running back Jacob Hester and former tight end Richard Dickson, selected Taylor to wear the number, which in a new tradition signifies the player that best exudes what it means to be a Tiger in all aspects, including football and life. “We look over our [position] room with academics, things off the field with school and practice,” Taylor said. “The coaches trust me to be a leader and oversee things, so I hold myself accountable.” Players and coaches collectively vote in the offseason on who they think best represents the team as leaders. Junior cornerback and first-year Unity Council member Morris Claiborne reiterated Taylor’s sense of responsibility. “[Being voted in] means the coaching staff and this team have faith in me to step up and lead this team, and they’re looking for me to lead, so it means a lot to me,” Claiborne said.
Claiborne said the Unity Council acts as a mediator between players and position coaches in the team’s chain of command. Taylor said each position has about two council members. Senior quarterback Jarrett Lee, who became the starter as a result of the Shady’s Bar altercation, has been a member of the Unity Council for three years. “You’ve got to be responsible, but it’s a big honor for us guys who get chosen for that,” Lee said. “You’ve just got to provide leadership for the younger guys ... on and off the field.” Sophomore linebacker Kevin Minter said he isn’t the only underclassman looking forward to being honored as a mentor. “Everyone wants to be on Unity Council,” Minter said. “If you’re voted on there, that means people respect what you say and what you do on the field. I feel like if I’m on there, I feel like I’ve got a lot of respect from the coaches and even more from my teammates.”
Contact Alex Cassara at acassara@lsureveille.com
can assess whether you’re in good shape or if you really need to start working on certain things.” In summer 2010, Chautin and former Tiger Alan Sticker would typically jog four miles, run a twomile race and jog another four miles to form a solid 10-mile workout. “If he wasn’t running in that race, he would probably be out running the same pace for 10 miles as a workout,” Elliott said. The NCAA allows athletes to compete in road races, but they cannot accept any prizes. “If I stood anything to gain from road racing, I’d probably do it more often,” Chautin said. Elliott’s only rule on road races is that the Tigers shouldn’t tire themselves to the point that they’ll be unable to practice the following day. Some runners avoid road races as much as possible. “Road racing is one of those things I just don’t mess with too
much,” said junior Roger Cooke. “I’d prefer to go out and do a hard workout than just do a road race. Personally, I feel like that’s a better fit for me.” Doody said he enjoys the atmosphere of road races more than competitive races because he gets to spend time with runners outside LSU. “Road races are more fun. It’s sort of like a community thing,” Doody said. “You get to meet people and hang out with people.” Senior Laura Carleton also enjoys the camaraderie of fellow runners. “It’s cool to interact with the running community because a lot of them are fans or former runners,” Carleton said.
Contact Andrew Chapple at achapple@lsureveille.com
The Daily Reveille
page 10
Thursday, September 15, 2011
Prediction: Tigers will take down Bulldogs tonight BODY SHOTS Rob Landry Sports columnist Pick against Alabama once, shame on you. Pick against Alabama twice, shame on me. Last week, I picked against the Crimson Tide for the second consecutive time, thinking they wouldn’t be able to cover a double-digit spread against a ranked Penn State team on the road. Alabama coach Nick Saban mocked me by throttling the Nittany Lions, 27-11. I got some vindication in the nightcap, though, when Michigan rallied to score 14 points in the final 72 seconds of the game to win a wildwest shoot out against Notre Dame. But with a new week comes a whole new set of picks. Nebraska (-16.5) over Washington Nebraska and Washington squared off twice last season, oddly enough, and split the two meetings. The Cornhuskers dominated the Huskies in Washington in September, winning by a score of 56-21. Washington got its revenge at the Holiday Bowl, upsetting Nebraska 19-7. Nebraska coach Bo Pelini and quarterback Taylor Martinez won’t forget the embarrassing performance they had in San Diego last December. Huskers win big.
Texas (-3.5) over UCLA Let’s face it, having a McCoy under center at Texas just feels right. Texas quarterback Case McCoy – yes, he’s Colt’s younger brother – will make his first start for the Longhorns on Saturday in the Rose Bowl. Rick Neuheisel’s UCLA team has been unimpressive en route to a 1-1 start, losing on the road to Houston and defeating San Jose State by 10 points at home. Don’t mess with Texas — not this weekend, at least.
the score ugly. From the way Carolina has put up crooked numbers through two games, it won’t matter how long they have the ball. They’re going to score, and they’ll score in bunches.
Louisville (+6.5) over Kentucky I don’t recommend watching this game because it will kill your interest in football immediately. But since it involves a Southeastern Conference team, I felt obliged to include it here. Both teams have been abysmal this season, though Kentucky is 2-0. Louisville is coming off an upset loss to Florida International and cannot afford another gut wrenching loss. Expect Louisville coach Charlie Strong to have his troops ready to take home a win.
Auburn (+3) over Clemson Auburn coach Gene Chizik made a deal with the devil. That’s the only logical explanation for the way his teams have miraculously won games during the past couple of seasons. After recovering an on side kick late in the fourth quarter to win against Utah State and stopping Mississippi State on the halfyard line as time expired, the Tigers look to be blessed again. The nation’s longest active winning streak continues this weekend in Clemson.
South Carolina (-17.5) over Navy South Carolina has too much offensive firepower for Navy to keep pace with them. The big question will be if Navy’s ball-control offense can run enough of the game’s clock to keep the Gamecocks from making
BUILD ME UP
photo courtesy of STEVE FRANZ/ LSU Sports Information
Construction is underway on eight new suites and 48 terrace seats in Alex Box Stadium and should be completed Feb. 17 for the 2012 season opener.
Alabama (-45.5) over North Texas As I said, I learned my lesson about picking against Alabama. I’m taking Saban and running back Trent Richardson to see if I can get the blessings of former Tide headman Bear Bryant back on my side.
Vanderbilt (+1) over Ole Miss This one a true toss up. Neither team has been overly impressive, but both teams have found ways to win up to this point. The game is in Nashville so I’m taking the Commodores.
Florida (-9.5) over Tennessee Florida dominated opponents through the first two weeks, but this is its first stiff test. Tennessee and quarterback Tyler Bray showed their mettle against Cincinnati last week in a 45-23 victory. The Gators, although untested, have more talent and a better coaching staff. Not to mention the game is at The Swamp. Gators chomp the Vols. Oklahoma (+3) over Florida State Florida State quarterback E.J. Manuel is as electric as anyone in the country and coach Jimbo Fisher has done a fine job bringing his team back to the nation’s forefront. But Oklahoma has just too much experience under center in quarterback Landry Jones, and that will
come in handy on the road. Sooners take a nail biter.
LSU (-3.5) over Mississippi State Before the season started I pinned this match up as one of the games LSU would lose. I still believe Mississippi State coach Dan Mullen is one of the best in the country and will continue to make the Bulldogs annual contenders. But after last week’s hard fought and heartbreaking loss at Auburn, I think the short week will cause problems for State’s morale and game planning abilities. Tigers win a close, physical game. Last week’s record: 7-3 Overall record: 13-7 Rob Landry is a 23-year-old mass communication senior from Mandeville, La. Follow him on Twitter @RobLandry85. Contact Rob Landry at rlandry@lsureveille.com
Entertainment
Thursday, September 15, 2011
RED STICK ROUNDUP
page 11
Tonight:
photo courtesy of HEATHER MCCLELLAND
The Abduction of Mother Goose — Presented by the New Venture Theatre, two young girls, tired of traditional fairy tales, kidnap Mother Goose and force her to create more modern stories with leading heroines. It will run through Sept. 22, and is for or ages 13 and above. $20. LSU vs. Mississippi State viewing party — Hosted by Boudreaux and Thibodeaux’s downtown starting at 7 p.m. No cover.
Local stores offer a wide selection of older video games seeing a recent surge in popularity
Red Stick Green Drinks — Environmentally-minded residents can mix and mingle over cocktails at this monthly event at the Manship Theatre at 5:30 p.m.
Kevin Thibodeaux
Entertainment Writer
Fans looking to take a virtual stroll down memory lane can now jam the “X” and “Y” buttons on their controllers to perform a combo move that will send them back through time. Older video game systems like the original Nintendo (NES) and Sega Genesis have been hitting the reset button for fans of the systems and a newer generation of gamers alike. Keith Burregi, owner of Play N Trade on Bluebonnet Road, said retro games have become increasingly popular in recent years. Burregi said the surge in popularity
Lunch and Learn — Author Andrew Smith will be at the Old Governor’s Mansion to discuss and sign his book, “Starving the South: How the North Won the Civil War,” at noon. Attendees should bring a bag lunch.
Saturday:
photo courtesy of BEER FOR BREAKFAST
Beer for Breakfast — The band, which includes several southern Louisiana natives, covers Bon Jovi, Rihanna and everyone in between. Held at 10 p.m. at the Roux House on Third Street. Willow Oak Contemporary Ballet, an Evening of Dance — The performance at 7:30 p.m. at the Manship Theatre will showcase dancers from the United States and Europe. A second show will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. Prices vary.
All Month: “On the Edge” Gallery Series — The gallery, featuring several different types of media, can be viewed until Sept. 30 at the New Orleans Center for the Creative Arts, 2800 Chartres St. Monday to Friday: 12-5 p.m., Saturday: 12-3 p.m. Free.
has been fueled by nostalgia and a desire to compare old games to newer ones. Burregi said his store opened in October 2010 and has offered a wide selection of retro video games since its opening. About 25 percent of Burregi’s business is the sale of retro games and systems, and another 40 percent comes from the repair of these systems, he said. “If it was out — if people bought it — there’s still someone who wants to buy it,” Burregi said. He said his store sees a wide range of customers looking for retro games. And it’s not only Millennials. Burregi said people in their 60s and 70s often come into the store to buy retro games because they don’t understand the newer game systems. Some customers are on the hunt for
certain systems’ games. Burregi said some people will spend hours shopping for specific games for the Sega Genesis and other systems. He said some of the games can be extremely expensive and hard to find. Burregi said it is difficult for someone to find the original “Tetris” or “Super Mario RPG” for less than $100. Burregi said the NES game system is priced at $34 and the Super NES costs $39. Steve Martin, general manager of Gameware in the Mall of Louisiana, said that although the store has been selling RETRO, see page 14
photo illustration by CHRISTOPHER LEH /
The Daily Reveille
MUSIC
Concert series kicks off in downtown BR Emily Herrington
Entertainment Writer
The Live After Five concert series kicked off its season of free concerts Friday, and city officials say it doesn’t show any sign of slowing down. The downtown concert series, produced by the Downtown Business Association, has been around for 10 years and consists of shows from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. every Friday night until Oct. 28. The series’ slogan is “Clock Out then Rock Out.” Davis Rhorer, Downtown Development District director, said the concerts take place at a time when people will have a chance to enjoy the attractions downtown Baton Rouge offers afterward.
“It’s a great opportunity for LSU students to experience downtown and check out some of the establishments,” he said. Bands from a variety of genres play at Live After Five, including rock, zydeco, funk, blues and others, which draws in a diverse crowd, Rhorer said. “It’s a real cross-section of the community,” he said. “It brings together a lot of different facets of the community.” This season’s lineup features Satisfaction – A Rolling Stones Experience, V-Tones, Terrance Simien and the Zydeco Experience, Chasing Scarlett, Flow Tribe featuring Troy Turner, The Chris LeBlanc Band with Big Luther Kent, Ernest Scott LIVE, see page 15
LAUREN DUHON / The Daily Reveille
Band members of Satisfaction, a Rolling Stones cover band, play Friday at Live After Five in downtown Baton Rouge. The weekly event will run through Oct. 28.
page 12
ART
MUSIC
The Daily Reveille
Thursday, September 15, 2011
‘It’s going down Friday’ with the Ying Yang Twins ‘Cajun Finale’ to celebrate Rodrigue Emily Herrington
Entertainment Writer
Joey Groner
Entertainment Writer
The LSU Museum of Art is bidding a heartfelt goodbye to commemorate the end of its George Rodrigue exhibit. The downtown museum will host the Cajun Finale event Saturday. According to Renee Payton, marketing director for the museum, the event will last from 2 to 5 p.m. and will include Cajun dancing taught by Kerry Jenkins of 225 Dance, storytelling by Allen Simon and several other activities. “At 3 o’clock, children will be able to draw with George Rodrigue, and for the adults at 4 p.m., he’ll hold a book signing,” Payton said. Payton said the museum doesn’t hold special events for every exhibit, and the purpose of Event details: the Cajun Finale is to highlight Where: LSU visitors’ last Museum of Art chance to see the When: Saturday, Rodrigue collection, which will Sept. 17 — 2 officially close p.m.-5 p.m. Sunday at 6 p.m. Who: George “We just want to let the Rodrigue, Kerry public know that Jenkins, Allen this is the clos- Simon ing weekend,” she explained. What: Drawing “We’re clos- lessons, book ing it out with a signing, Cajun bang.” Payton said dancing, storythe exhibit has telling been busy since opening in late July and the response has been warm. “The response has been phenomenal,” Payton said, adding that the museum has given three to four tours per day to large school groups. “The turnout has really been unbelievable.” The closing event is free, provided visitors pay the admission fee for the exhibit. University students can visit the museum at any time for free. Payton said directly following the Cajun Finale will be the opening reception for the latest installment in the “LSU Art: Past and Present” gallery. The exhibit will feature the work of Leanne McClurg Cambric, Alex Harvie, Kathryn Hunter, Chris Smith and Elise Toups — all local artists who are University alumni. Payton said the reception will begin at 6 p.m. She encouraged all participants in the Cajun Finale to stay and attend the new exhibit.
Contact Joey Groner at jgroner@lsureveille.com
Fans of the Ying Yang Twins can stand up and get crunk Friday night as the hip-hop duo takes on The House in Tigerland. The pair, made up of Kaine (Eric Jackson) and D-Roc (De’Angelo Holmes), said they are often requested in Baton Rouge and are obligingly supplying the demand. “It’s going down Friday,” DRoc said. The Atlanta natives are best known for their hits “Halftime,” “Salt Shaker” and “Wait (The Whisper Song).” D-Roc said the pair’s live shows are always fun parties because the Ying Yang Twins aren’t just rappers — they’re entertainers. “We’re Ying Yang because DRoc and Kaine are two individuals who move as a unit of one, but are totally opposite,” Kaine said, explaining their namesake. “Halftime” became the unofficial anthem of the New Orleans Saints during their 2010 Superbowl-winning season. “The song came out in 2004, and it’s a blessing for it to still be relevant today,” Kaine said. D-Roc said the Saints’ adoption of the song and its mainstream blast was an unexpected blessing. “I’m a Saint all the way,” he said. “New Orleans showed us the most love, so we have to love the state.” With an energetic “who dat” chant, D-Roc said he loves the parodies and redone versions of
“Halftime” like “Black and Gold Superbowl.” The bandmates said they enjoy being immersed in Louisiana’s culture. Kaine said his favorite aspect of being in the state is that it’s the home of bounce music, which is often employed in their songs. “Louisiana is the backyard for us,” D-Roc said. “We’re home here. We party the same way [as in Atlanta], we have the same kind of swag, just a different lingo.” Kaine said the Twins have been working on launching their own record label and new selftitled two-disc album. They have also been contributing to the fight against HIV/AIDS by donating all
proceeds from their new single “Big Butts” to the USafe Awareness Project. Kaine said they felt they held a moral obligation to help with AIDS awareness because of the content of some of their music. “You’ve got to own up to your responsibilities, no matter what it is,” Kaine said. D-Roc said the Ying Yang Twins are like red wine — they age well and are good for the heart. “A glass of Ying Yang a day keeps the doctor away,” D-Roc said. The show starts at 11 p.m., with doors opening at 7 p.m., according to the Facebook event
JOHN BAZEMORE / The Associated Press
Atlanta natives Kaine (Eric Jackson) and D-Roc (De’Angelo Holmes) make up the Ying Yang Twins and will perform live Friday at The House in Tigerland at 11 p.m..
page. There is a $10 cover charge. “You don’t want to miss it,” D-Roc said. Contact Emily Herrington at eherrington@lsureveille.com
Thursday, September 15, 2011
FASHION
The Daily Reveille
page 13
Season’s top trends boast animal prints, fur, patterns Fall colors include scarlet, grey, blue Eastan Croson Entertainment Writer
The idea that less is more is so last season. Fashion is getting frisky this fall with exotic animal prints, lively leathers and busy patterns. Fur, color blocking, statement gold jewelry and purses with top handles are among the season’s hottest trends, according to nk boutique manager and assistant buyer Caroline Boone. Fashion lines like Donna Karan New York and Jean Paul Gaultier have combined flashy patterns with bold primary and grayscale colors to give their masculine yet feminine business-casual look photos by BENJAMIN OLIVER HICKS / The Daily Reveille a twisted edge for the fall season. [Left] A trend this fall is using statement jewelry to accent outfits. [Right] General studies “Menswear trends are going to be big this fall,” said Frock Candy senior Shannon Lare dresses a mannequin at Posh Boutique on Highland Road. manager Katie Moore. “So basical- Levi’s,” Jackson said. “I want to year’s trends, and these handheld ly taking menswear-inspired items get some of those.” bags are pushing the envelope and making them work for women, The fashion industry also has with their neon colors, fur trim and like the tailored pants, the blaz- the hots for scarlet red this fall. animal prints. ers for fall and the button-down Designers Gucci, Michael Python prints have also snaked shirts.” Kors and Versace all had the lady- their way into fall fashion and are Fashion designer Nicole Mill- in-red in mind this season when the expected to be one of the biggest er’s fall 2011 collection dances primary color made its way into trends this year. along the fine line between so- their fall evening wear designs. “Animal prints like snakeskin phistication and sass, featuring “There are a thousand things definitely add an element of interthe new fall trend you can do with a est to anything you’re wearing,” of geometric lines little black dress,” Labranche said. “When it is overcomplemented said apparel de- done it can be too much, but if it is by color-blocking sign senior Emma one staple item it will make more with royal blues, Labranche. “But of a statement.” dark grays and why not make it a Shoes are no exception to this lustrous reds. little red dress in- trend — designers Fendi and Chloé Boone destead?” have snakeskin pumps walking scribes the style But red isn’t for fall as “uptown the only color stopEmma Labranche chic — a very laping traffic this apparel design senior dylike silhouette season. Labranche with statement acsaid she’s expectcessories to polish off the looks.” ing bold colors like oranges, pinks Denim will be big this season, and bright blues to pop up in accesbut Moore said a new spin on the sories and jackets. old style is taking jeans in a new Style this fall combines a direction. classic cosmopolitan look with a “We are seeing a lot of new quirky, fun-loving tenor, allowing trends in denim,” Moore said. timeless, sophisticated design to “Colored denim, patterned denim adjust to the 21st century. and high-waist flared denim. Put“Many women have loved the ting a new twist on something we more sophisticated and polished all have in our wardrobes.” look of separates after such a boheEnglish senior Skye Jackson mian-inspired style this past spring said she hopes to add some cordu- and summer,” Boone said. roy to her closet this fall. This season’s purses take a “I was looking online and hands-on approach to fall fashion. I saw some royal blue corduroy Clutches have gotten a grip on this
‘‘
‘Animal prints like snakeskin definitely add an element of interest to anything you’re wearing.’
their runways. No look is complete without polished tips and toes, and this season’s designers like Chanel and NARS cosmetics are embracing metallics and bold blues and greens. Fashion trends this fall are all about being bold, but Moore said anyone can make the styles their own.
“This year’s fall fashion is diverse and is unique to your own personal style,” Moore said. “There is a little bit of something for everyone, and there is a lot of fun trends that you are able to pick and kind of make it your own.” Contact Eastan Croson at ecroson@lsureveille.com
The Daily Reveille
page 14
TELEVISION
Thursday, September 15, 2011
The 63rd Primetime Emmy Awards air this Sunday. The Daily Reveille took a stab at the ballot. Here are our picks for who should take home Emmy gold. Lead Actress in a Comedy Series
Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series
Lead Actor in a Drama Series
Drama Series
Edie Falco, “Nurse Jackie” Tina Fey, “30 Rock” Laura Linney, “The Big C” Melissa McCarthy, “Mike & Molly” Martha Plimpton, “Raising Hope” Amy Poehler, “Parks and Recreation”
Ty Burrell, “Modern Family” Chris Colfer, “Glee” Jon Cryer, “Two and a Half Men” Jesse Tyler Ferguson, “Modern Family” Ed O’Neill, “Modern Family” Eric Stonestreet, “Modern Family”
Steve Buscemi, “Boardwalk Empire” Kyle Chandler, “Friday Night Lights” Michael C. Hall, “Dexter” Jon Hamm, “Mad Men” Hugh Laurie, “House” Timothy Olyphant, “Justified”
“Boardwalk Empire” “Dexter” “Friday Night Lights” “Game of Thrones” “The Good Wife” “Mad Men”
Lead Actor in a Comedy Series
Comedy Series
Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
Reality Show-Competition Program
Alec Baldwin, “30 Rock” Louis C.K., “Louie” Steve Carrell, “The Office” Johnny Galecki, “The Big Bang Theory” Matt LeBlanc, “Episodes” Jim Parsons, “The Big Bang Theory”
“The Big Bang Theory” “Glee” “Modern Family” “The Office” “Parks and Recreation” “30 Rock”
Christine Baranski, “The Good Wife” Michelle Forbes, “The Killing” Christina Hendricks, “Mad Men” Archie Panjabi, “The Good Wife” Kelly Macdonald, “Boardwalk Empire” Margo Martindale, “Justified”
“The Amazing Race” “American Idol” “Dancing With the Stars” “Project Runway” “So You Think You Can Dance” “Top Chef”
Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
Lead Actress in a Drama Series
Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
Julie Bowen, “Modern Family” Jane Lynch, “Glee” Betty White, “Hot in Cleveland” Jane Krakowski, “30 Rock” Sofia Vergara, “Modern Family” Kristen Wiig, “Saturday Night Live”
Kathy Bates, “Harry’s Law” Connie Britton, “Friday Night Lights” Mireille Enos, “The Killing” Mariska Hargitay, “Law and Order: SVU” Julianna Margulies, “The Good Wife” Elisabeth Moss, “Mad Men”
Andrew Braugher, “Men of a Certain Age” Josh Charles, “The Good Wife” Alan Cumming, “The Good Wife” Peter Dinklage, “Game of Thrones” Walton Goggins. “Justified” John Slattery, “Mad Men”
RETRO, from page 11 retro games for the past 14 years, their popularity has only risen in the past five years. Martin attributes the increase in customer interest to new systems that play old games. He said the systems offer the same experience and graphics as their original counterparts. Undeclared freshman Lexi Schlamp keeps her Game Boy Color on hand as she walks around campus, and she still owns her old Nintendo 64. Schlamp said part of the appeal of older video games is the nostalgia that comes with reexperiencing childhood favorites. She said newer versions of old games don’t compare to the originals. “The old graphics and the crappy stuff is what made it great,” she said. Martin said the majority of people who are interested in retro games are people who are around the age of 30 and grew up with the classic
video games. However, he said players as young as 8 also show interest in the classic Nintendo games thanks to their interest in the current ones. Martin identified “Mario Kart” and “Super Mario Bros.” as two of Gameware’s most popular offerings. Natural resource ecology and management senior Lauren Hull fondly remembers her time spent playing “Sarge’s Heroes” on her Nintendo 64. Hull said she stopped playing her N64 and loaned it to a friend when she got older. “I suppose [I’d still play them] if I had nothing better to do,” Hull said. Mechanical engineering freshman Michael Basham said older video games offer players something different. Basham, who plays the “Call of Duty” games, said older games are more simple and entertaining. “It’s just a different feel,” Basham said. “It’s relaxing.” Christopher Smith, biology
junior, said older games offer more wholesome fun compared to modern games, which are frequently centered on violence and brutality. He said older games also require less playing time than newer games like “Call of Duty” do, where players will spend hours playing online. Smith said he can take a fiveminute break to play Super Nintendo in between studying and he will be satisfied. Smith said the games offer a more social experience because friends can gather and play Nintendo together. “Everyone wants to play ‘Super Mario’ on Nintendo,” he said. Smith said that although he is now so skilled at some of the games that he can beat them in about 15 minutes, the games still offer enough of a challenge to keep him interested.
Contact Kevin Thibodeaux at kthibodeaux@lsureveille.com
Contact The Daily Reveille’s entertainment staff at entertainment@lsureveille.com
The Daily Reveille
Thursday, September 15, 2011
Reveille Ranks
“Contagion”
LIVE, from page 11
Warner Bros.
Steven Soderbergh is the master of directing an ensemble cast. With his previous films “Traffic” and the “Ocean’s Eleven” series, Soderbergh gives each famous actor his or her time on screen to make a contribution to the film, and the recently released “Contagion” is no different. The storylines feel cohesive even though these characters rarely, if ever, meet one another. The plot is simple and straightforward, but it’s the delivery and atmosphere that make “Contagion” the most effective and realistic postapocalyptic movie since Danny Boyle’s “28 Days Later.” The film occasionally feels forced, and in some cases it’s unable to provoke the intended emotional response from characters’ deaths. Still, “Contagion” is undoubtedly one of the strongest films of the year.
[A-]
JOEY GRONER
Das Racist, “Relax”
Greenhead Records
Brooklyn-based trio Das Racist is best described as a musical conundrum. The combination of electronic beats and often satirical lyrics have listeners dancing along while asking themselves, “Are these guys being serious?” The group gained popularity in 2008 for its bizarre but catchy track “Combination Pizza Hut and Taco Bell.” Despite the absurdity of some of the lyrics on “Relax,” the group’s first commercially released album, listeners can’t help but appreciate the witty wordplay. With lines like “It’s a brand new dance. Give us all your money,” they seem to be pointing fingers at the lack of creativity by some of today’s hip-hop artists. Like Stanley Kubrick films, many of the tracks get better the more you listen. Play them a few times to fully appreciate the many “Family Guy”style pop culture references.
[B-]
HAYLIE NAVARRE
Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, “Hysterical”
Self released
Neither as weirdly melodic as their self-titled debut album nor as divisively experimental as “Some Loud Thunder,” Clap Your Hands Say Yeah’s third album “Hysterical” is a more mature, toned-down effort than fans have come to expect from the band. Lead singer Alec Ounsworth’s signature shrill has become less prevalent, and instead his voice has a more tender quality. On “Hysterical,” the band opts for slower tempo and ambient songs, sometimes sacrificing the distinctiveness that marked its previous work. Songs tend to blend together as the album progresses, and it feels more like background music than anything else. CYHSY’s latest work lacks any true distinctive qualities that would separate it from the rest of their catalogue, but it’s a pleasant listen nonetheless.
[C+] KEVIN THIBODEAUX
“Ringer”
CW
Sarah Michelle Gellar returns to television on CW’s “Ringer,” which premiered Tuesday night. Gellar plays estranged twin sisters, Bridget and Siobahn. Bridget is the bad one who’s dabbled in drugs, prostitution and more, and Siobahn is the rich, classy New Yorker. During the sisters’ strangely casual reunion, Siobahn mysteriously disappears, so Bridget sees no solution other than pretending to be the sister she knows close to nothing about. The show’s premise, though illogical, is slightly interesting, but the producers manage to make this body-swap a bore. Gellar’s acting is onedimensional and the pilot episode was hardly entertaining. It was an awkward, boring jumble of stereotypical characters, but it might be worth watching to see where it’s going. Key words: “might be.”
[C-] “Resistance 3”
EMILY HERRINGTON Insomniac Games
One word can describe the setting of Insomniac’s latest game, “Resistance 3” — bleak. Ninety percent of humanity has either been killed or transformed into alien Chimera, and things don’t look good for the humans. The story is a lot to swallow for those unfamiliar with the series, but by no means does this make the game unplayable. Controls are standard shooter fare, and the characters have weight to them, which is nice. Weapons are plentiful, from the matter-penetrating Auger to the vaporizing Atomizer, and each is more badass than the last. Gameplay is rock solid, albeit a tad stale at some points with a little too many “run here and kill everyone” missions. Other than that and some weak characters, “Resistance 3” is one hell of a game.
[A]
TAYLOR BALKOM
EDITOR’S PICK: Ben Rector, “Something Like This” Trivate Entertainment If Motown, Gavin DeGraw and Nashville, Tenn., all got together and conceived a child, he’d be named Ben Rector. With his fourth album, “Something Like This,” Rector delivers the same smooth-talking and upbeat tempos that his growing fan base expects of him. Tracks like “Without You” and “She Is” show off Rector’s talent for singing meaningful songs with sweet sincerity. The 24-year-old doesn’t seem to have evolved much sound-wise since his first album, 2007’s “Twenty Tomorrow,” but that’s really not a bad thing. Listeners will be able to decide for themselves in November when he visits The Varsity on his national tour. With mellow vocals and thoughtful lyrics, Rector’s newest is sure to soothe the soul.
[A]
RACHEL WARREN
and the Funk Children and Brandon Giles. Satisfaction set the bar for this season last Friday, and the band’s executive producer, Chris LeGrand, said it was “a great honor” to open the series. “There was great weather and a fantastic crowd,” he said. “It was positive all around.” Satisfaction identifies itself as a “Rolling Stones tribute show” and has reproduced Rolling Stones concerts nationally and internationally, with the players dressed up as band members like Mick Jagger. Kerry Ruiz, DBA marketing and event coordinator, said the association hosts the series to promote the growth and success of downtown Baton Rouge. The recent improvements downtown have had a “domino effect” on the concert
page 15 series, Ruiz said. The openings of new businesses and residential units have helped bring people downtown, which allows Live After Five to grow. Rhorer said audience turnout has grown from a few hundred visitors to several thousand during the concert series’ lifespan. Because the event is free to the public, its revenue is predominantly collected from food and beverage sales and sponsorships, Ruiz said. Ruiz said planning the event is a yearlong process that involves acquiring permits, vendors and booking the bands because the series is held in both the fall and spring. “A lot of thought goes into that because we want to find bands that are proper for family settings, but also span across multiple genres,” he said. Nick Heltz, mechanical engineering junior, said he went to
Live After Five a few years ago to see Benjy Davis Project and would like to attend again. Heltz said he enjoyed the concert’s relaxed, laidback environment. The concerts are currently located at A.Z. Young Park on 755 Third Street, but Rhorer said event hosts are in the process of building a “lush, large” permanent home for the concerts downtown. A shuttle provides access from the University’s campus to downtown, which Rhorer recommends for students. “We encourage students to take a shuttle and come enjoy the evening,” he said. “They’ve worked hard all week.”
Contact Emily Herrington at eherrington@lsureveille.com
The Daily Reveille
page 16
WEB COMMENTS
As usual, the Opinion section of our website, lsureveille.com, has been absolutely buzzing with reader comments. Check it out today, and let your voice be heard. In reference to Gabie Bacques’s column, “Masturbation while practicing abstinence is hypocritical,” readers had this to say: “Well said. Mainstream media opinions differ on this topic, but we’ve got to use our own judgement. Keeping consistency be tween what’s said and what’s done
is the key.” - Anonymous
Opinion
“There’s absolutely nothing wrong, unhealthy, selfish, or weird about masturbation. That goes for all genders. Only misguided religious rules have made masturbation, and expressions of human sexual nature in general, taboo in the past couple of centuries. You have to look past that to realize masturbation is natural and can be separate from someone’s sexual relationship with another person. Also, masturbation is not always linked to porn, which actually
can be addictive. Masturbation is just a natural instinct — babies do it! Masterbation’s something that’s safe, feels good and relieves stress. What’s the problem? Nothing guilty about that.” -E
“After reading this article, a point of mine was brought to light by someone other than myself. So many times I hear friends and people talk about not having sex until marriage, yet they do every other possible sexual thing out there. Eventually, it clicked that they were towing two completely
different lines. Not everyone would agree with this theory, but people don’t like being told what they are doing is wrong. In conclusion, I think you are right on with this article, and hope you continue to voice your opinion in this ever changing world.” - Mr. A “I think you’re reading Ms. Bacques all wrong. I mean, it’s right there in her opening line, where she called masturbation a touchy subject. Clearly, she’s trying to lay the foundation for a comedy career, like a “la Dana
Thursday, September 15, 2011 Carvey’s Church Lady” skit. I mean, who would be creepy enough to write this article in sincerity?” - Michael “Well pointed, dear. It’s not easy to find somebody courageous enough to express an opinion like this, especially in a society that usually awards more attention to other views of this topic.” - WB Contact The Daily Reveille’s opinion staff at opinion@lsureveille.com
A BETTER PILL TO SWALLOW
Denying evolution is unscientific, damages La.’s image
I came to this University, like many before me, to establish an identity. On Sept. 1, my efforts were partially undermined. The student body’s intellect was grievously soiled through a Daily Reveille column questioning the veracity of evolution. “Believing in evolution does not make you scientific,” criticized Republican presidential candidate Jon Huntsman for announcing his acceptance of evolution. I am not writing to apologize for the column, although I am embarrassed by its content. It is also not my intention to explain the tenets of evolution, nor define what a scientific theory actually is. This is tempting, and I understand that many still attempt to do it out of frustration. On the other hand, the stale discourse surrounding evolution needs to move on, as the mountains of evidence and research papers speak for themselves. My only goal is to send another message — the opposite of the one outlined in another column two weeks ago. The South has long been marginalized as a culturally-backwards region of the country that is not accepting of modern science. Deserved or not, many hold tightly to this prejudice without knowing much about Southerners. Unfortunately, the columnist in question may have solidified this stereotype for thousands of readers across the country, as Web analytics show his column may be the most widely -read piece of writing in the recent history of our paper. In fact, his column might be one of the only impressions some have of this University. Reposted and thoroughly dissected by several bloggers, including semi-famous University of Minnesota Morris biology
professor PZ Myers, the column received hundreds of comments across several websites. While most of the commenters’ points were better thought-out than the average YouTube diatribe, they focused solely on the columnist in question. What I want to convey is that this columnist was not acting upon rogue sentiments — he represents the viewpoints of a Chris Freyder sizable population here in LouiColumnist siana, a group of individuals that would like to have the teaching of evolution expelled from curricula across the state. In 2001, avid creationist supporter and Republican presidential candidate, senator Rick Santorum, attempted to pass an amendment to the No Child Left Behind Act defining evolution as a “controversial science” that should be open to criticism in the science classroom. Although it floundered in the U.S. Senate, several other states, like Alabama and Florida, unsuccessfully attempted to pass similar bills in their respective educational systems. However, to the embarrassment of many, Gov. Bobby Jindal signed into law the Louisiana Science Education Act (LSEA) in 2008. The act draws much of its wording from Santorum’s 2001 amendment and specifically focuses on the “controversial nature” of partisan topics, such as evolution, the origin of life, global warming and cloning. Currently, Louisiana is the only state with such a law. Allowing science teachers the use of supplementary theories to critique evolution sounds promising, but we need to understand that
The Daily Reveille Editorial Board
Matthew Jacobs Chris Branch Ryan Buxton Marissa Barrow Sydni Dunn Devin Graham
Editor-in-Chief Associate Managing Editor Associate Managing Editor Managing Editor, External Media News Editor Opinion Editor
no such alternatives exist within the limits of science. Concepts like creationism and intelligent design are purely theological. The belief that they can replace science is asinine. Yes, simply accepting that evolution is a valid theory does not make you scientific, but to assert that the idea of evolution can be replaced with non-testable, non-peer-reviewed alternatives is unscientific and grossly anti-intellectual. As a Christian, I have no problem with religious courses accrediting evolution to a supreme being, but teaching these ideas in our science classrooms only serves to perpetuate the cycle of confusion and animosity that surrounds evolution and science in general.
To say we are gravely affected by the LSEA is an understatement. According to Louisiana Senator Karen Carter Peterson, our state has effectively started to stifle the creation of science and technology jobs by blacklisting itself in the science community. For example, the Society for Integrative and Comparative Biology refused to hold its 2011 conference in New Orleans because of the LSEA. If we allow ourselves to be viewed in this manner, it is not hard to imagine that our ability to attract intelligent students and researchers will be marred, which sours our chances of drawing grant money to the state. If Louisiana wishes to maintain cutting-edge, revenue-generating science and technology
establishments, which includes the University, we can no longer maintain widespread archaic views on topics such as evolution. Political action committees that protect our education interests, such as Florida’s “Citizens for Science,” need to be formed to ensure that Louisiana reverses this downward spiral. Otherwise, this state may experience major economic stagnation in the upcoming decades. Chris Freyder is a 21-year-old biological sciences senior from New Orleans. Follow him on Twitter @TDR_Cfreyder. Contact Chris Freyder at cfreyder@lsureveille.com
BEST AND WITTIEST
Editorial Policies & Procedures
The Daily Reveille (USPS 145-800) is written, edited and produced solely by students of Louisiana State University. The Daily Reveille is an independent entity within the Manship School of Mass Communication. Signed opinions are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of the editor, paper or University. Letters submitted for publication should be sent via e-mail to opinion@lsureveille.com or delivered to B-26 Hodges Hall. They must be 400 words or less. Letters must have a contact phone number so the opinion editor can verify the author. The phone number won’t be printed. The Daily Reveille reserves the right to edit letters and guest columns for space consideration without changing the original intent. The Daily Reveille also reserves the right to reject any letter without notification of the author. Writers must include their full names and phone numbers. The Daily Reveille’s editor-in-chief, hired every semester by the Louisiana State University Media Board, has final authority on all editorial decisions.
cartoon courtesy of KING FEATURES SYNDICATE
Quote of the Day “Example is the best precept.”
Aesop Greek author 620 BCE — 564 BCE
The Daily Reveille
Thursday, September 15, 2011
PRESS X TO NOT DIE
Opinion
page 17
Nintendo gives original 3DS adopters the middle finger
Nintendo is undoubtedly a dominant powerhouse in the video game world, as well as the tech world. Unfortunately, even powerhouses make mistakes. Nintendo first ventured into the realm of 3-D with the release of the “Virtual Boy” in 1995. Fun fact: If you look up the definition of failure in the dictionary, you’d find “Virtual Boy.” Less than a year after its release, the futuristic eye-strainer was discontinued. Fast forward to last March, when Nintendo released yet another 3-D product. This time they seemed to have something good. I wrote a column claiming the Nintendo 3DS is the most innovative product of 2011 with much more impressive technology than anything Apple calls “revolutionary” and “magical.” The device puts portable 3-D gaming in the palm of people’s hands without the use of 3-D glasses. It seemed great, and it was great — at first.
Shortly after its release, the 3-D gimmick wore off and the lineup of software was severely lacking. Five months later, Nintendo announced huge news that upset many early adopters — a price drop. Anyone who is a fan of technology knows that if you want to be first to own something, you’re going to pay for the priviAdam Arinder lege. But such a significant price Columnist drop usually doesn’t occur five months after a release. The $80 drop didn’t sit well with many 3DS owners. As a consolation, Nintendo offered these ambassadors 20 free games spanning from the original Nintendo to the Game Boy Advance. Many didn’t find this consolation worthwhile, but I had no problem with it. Nintendo screwed customers over, but I knew what I
was getting into when I paid $250 for new technology. Many critics claimed Nintendo was doomed, citing the high price and parents concerned about the health of their young children’s eyes. But that’s not the reason the 3DS launch was unsuccessful. The reason the system got off to a weak start was because of the lackluster game library. Even with the most impressive hardware in the world, if there’s no games, there’s no reason to buy. Hell, the two best games out for the 3DS right now are “The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3-D” and “Starfox 64 3D” — both 13-year-old Nintendo 64 games remade for the 3DS. Even through all this — the lack of games, the price drop, the 3-D gimmick — I never felt Nintendo was giving me the middle finger. Until now. As part of its pre-Tokyo Game Show conference, Nintendo officially unveiled the Expansion Slide Pad, a second analog stick to be
used in future 3DS games. Expansion Slide Pad – it just rolls off the tongue so well. The hardware redesign will be released in Japan for 1500 yen ($19) in December and run off a AAA battery. This is the first time Nintendo has overhauled its hardware in such a short amount of time. While there were four iterations of the original Nintendo DS — DS, DS Lite, DSi and DSi XL — the biggest hardware redesign added was a camera. A camera doesn’t change the fundamentals or game play like a second analog stick does. Essentially, ambassadors paid a premium to Nintendo so it could test its unfinished console. That’s not right. My friends and I joked after the 3DS launch that Nintendo would release a larger XL version of the console next year, but we didn’t expect a full redesign. The Expansion Slide Pad looks horrible, making the launch of a truly revolutionary gadget
an abomination. I guarantee by this time next year, Nintendo will have announced — if not released — a completely redesigned 3DS with larger screens, longer battery life and the second analog built-in. And you know what? Nintendo will end up getting my money again — along with everyone else’s. You won my heart this past summer, Nintendo. But this hurts a lot. I continue to stand by my assessment of the 3DS as the revolutionary product of 2011, but Nintendo better get it together before the launch of some big competition in Sony’s PlayStation Vita. Adam Arinder is a 21-year-old communication studies senior from Baton Rouge. Follow him on Twitter @TDR_aarinder.
Contact Adam Arinder at aarinder@lsureveille.com
SEEMANN SAYS
Presidential debates are too short, lack significance
If you watched the GOP debate Monday night between the eight remaining prospective candidates for the Republican presidential nomination, you may have found yourself shaking your head in disgust or nodding it in agreement with at least one candidate. But if you’re like me, you may have asked yourself, “What the hell is really going on here?” Since Sept. 26, 1960, when Richard Nixon and John F. Kennedy squared off in Chicago, televised presidential debates have been an integral part of American electoral politics. The number of televised debates has steadily expanded and now include a debate between vice presidential candidates and prospective candidates for each major party, like the aforementioned Republican debate. Due to the nature of television, these debates must take place on a fixed time structure. The debates rarely last longer than 90 minutes, and candidates are usually given between 30 seconds and one minute to answer a question. Sometimes, time is allotted for responses by the other candidates. As I see it, this means debates raise more questions than answered. When Rick Perry referred to Social Security as a “Ponzi scheme” during the Sept. 7 debate, don’t you wish he was allotted five minutes to explain that answer rather than one minute? Could we have given Mitt Romney, who disputed Perry’s claim, a few minutes of his own to explain why he thought Perry was
wrong, rather than 30 seconds? Some political analysts were shocked when 2008 vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin appeared to hold her own against Joe Biden in their televised debate in the lead-up to the presidential election. The candidates were given Chris Seemann 90 seconds for an Columnist answer to a direct question, and a total of two minutes for rebuttal and follow-up. One of the enduring criticisms of Palin is her lack of depth and political aptitude. If we really wanted to know something about Palin’s depth, we could have given her at least few minutes to answer a direct question. Instead, we had Palin winking at viewers, invoking the holy name of Joe Six Pack and giving the nation a new catchphrase: “You betcha!” While this kind of playful banter can be great fun, especially for networks desperate for ratings, it doesn’t tell us very much about Palin as a candidate. If Palin were forced to give a detailed explanation of just one policy position, perhaps her mood would not have been so jovial. I’m not advocating a return to the format of the famous LincolnDouglas debates, where one candidate opened with an hour-long speech, his opponent was given 90 minutes to respond and the original candidate closed the debate with a 30-minute rebuttal of the rebuttal.
The oratory style of the mid-19th century is long gone, and a comprehensive discussion of modern issues would not require this structure. However, it would be nice if networks could give these important debates a four-hour time slot, rather than following a 90-minute debate with two hours of meaningless analysis from talking heads with a vested interest in the results. Some would argue the American attention span could not handle such an imposition,
but whoever watched the debates would come away with a better idea of who the prospective candidates actually are. If we really want to know something about these candidates, we need more than a 30-second clip of their grand plans for the economy, education or any other salient issue. These problems certainly take longer to solve than the duration of a Doritos commercial, so why not give candidates more time to explain their position?
If that means a crushing, deafening silence for a candidate who doesn’t have a good answer, then we will all come away more informed than we were before. Chris Seemann is a 21-year-old mass communication senior from New Orleans. Follow him on Twitter @TDR_CSeemann.
Contact Chris Seemann at cseemann@lsureveille.com
BEST AND WITTIEST
cartoon courtesy of KING FEATURES SYNDICATE
The Daily Reveille
page 18
PARKVIEW BAPTIST PRESCHOOL Preschool Afternoon Teachers needed 3-6pm flex days. no degree required. Please email your resume to parkviewbps@gmail.com NOW HIRING OPENING SOON Experienced Bartenders, Waitresses, Barbacks apply in person 2pm-5pm M-F glen’s 5110 Corporate Blvd. next to Hooters EARN $1000-$3200 A month to drive our brand new cars with ads. www. FreeCarJobs.com GRAPHIC DESIGN STUDENTS Seeking very-skilled & motivated graphic designer. Flexible hours. This position will have an emphasis on web and email design but will require a solid knowledge in print. Must be proficient in InDesign & Photoshop. Full job description can be found on our website here: http://goo.gl/ TMVYE Email resume/portfolio to: will@ hybrid-racing.com *FUN STUDENT WORK* $16.00 Base/appt, Flexible schedules, scholarships avail, sales/service, ages 17+, conditions apply, CALL TODAY:225-383-4252 workforstudents.com CAMELOT CLUB DOWNTOWN SERVERS & BANQUET SERVERS Private Club Atmosphere Great Members Flexible Schedules email jimmy.ward@CamelotClubBR. com LUXURY AUTO DETAILING
Are you are car enthusiast? H2O Auto Spa is the leading provider of professional detailng services to high-end commercial and retail clients. Earn from $400-$900.00 a wk. Part and full time positions available. Training provided. www.h2oautospa.com Apply in person at 9860 Jefferson Highway, Baton Rouge, 70809 LOVE CHILDREN? Children’s store near Sherwood/ Coursey needs helpers. Flexible hours to include Saturdays. 225.291.4850 GREAT STUDENT JOB Environmental Consulting and Engineering Firm seeking student proficient in excel and word to answer phones, file, and perform light office work. Flexible 15-25 hours/ week. Preferred hours include mornings and all day Wednesdays. Competitive salary. E-mail resume to humanresources@compliance-sg.com or fax to (225) 754-0406. 225.754.0405 MATH INSTRUCTORS WANTED Must be excellent at high school math, friendly, good with kids. Contact us at batonrouge@mathnasium.com or 753-6284. STUDENTPAYOUTS. COM Paid Survey Takers Needed In Baton Rogue. 100% Free To Join! Click On Surveys. REGINELLI’S PIZZERIA Looking for creative artist to window paint and chalk draw sidewalk of our store front each week for games and special events. please contact Darryl @(504) 7829353 504.897.4855 THE ROYAL STANDARD warehouse location at Perkins and Highland is looking for part time sales associate with tues/ thurs. afternoon availability as well as weekends. Interior design and/ or furniture sales experience preferred but not required. Please apply in person at 16016 Perkins Rd. or email resume including availability to trshighland@theroyalstandard.com 225.751.0009
*******BARTENDING******* $300/Day Potential NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY. Training Available. AGE 18+ OK 1-800-965-6520 ext127 THE ROYAL STANDARD Warehouse location is looking for part time warehouse staff with Tuesday, Thursday, and weekend availability. Please apply in person at 16016 Perkins Rd or email your resume with availibility to trshighland@theroyalstandard.com. Drug Testing and Background Check required. 225.751.0009 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY Interviewing business minded people for team expansion in the Weight Loss/Wellness industry! Investment between $126-$999. BMW car bonus available! 225.938.2453
CONDO FOR RENT 2BD/1.5BA on Brightside. All appl, incl. new W/D. New Carpet, private patio. $915/mo 225.772.3283 BRIGHTSIDE PARK CONDOMINIUMS 2 & 3 bedroom, $850- $950/ month water/sewer/garbage included 1704 S. Brightside View Lewis Companies 225-766-8802 or 225-907-9180 WALK TO LSU/NEAR TENNIS COURTS 2br/2b house $750 3br/1b house $750 3br/1b house $775 2br/1b duplexes $550-$650 some have washer/ dryer incl. pets ok mcdaniel properties 225.388.9858 3BR/2BA HOUSE 5MIN FROM CAMPUS in MeadowBend with office. 1100/ mo 1100dep. pet friendly 225.931.8107 LSU TIGERLAND 1 & 2 br, Flat & T/ H, W/ F, Pool, W/ S pd, $450 - $675, 225.615.8521
Thursday, September 15, 2011
MALE GRAD NEEDS roommate to share 2 bedroom, 2.5 bath LAKE BEAU PRE TOWNHOUSE minutes from class. Gated, Workout Room, Pool, Tennis Court $625 ALL UTILITIES PAID!! No Pets. 225.247.0567 GATED CONDO ROOM IN TIGERLAND 3BR/2B. POOL;$450+ Util; W/ D;LSU BUS Line 504.451.0707 WALK TO CLASS, shopping, restaurants. Lots of space, lots of closets, lots of quiet, private patio or balcony, reserved parking, video security. 1-br, $500; 2-br townhouse, $700. No pets 7578175. http://riverroadapartments. tripod.com
4TH FEMALE ROOMMATE NEEDED Campus Crossings Brightside Private Bathroom/Furnished Avail. Immediately Only $490 +1/4Elec 618.973.8478
CALLING WARM SNUGGLYSTRONG MAN Kind, enjoys cultural outings, openminded, independent yet trustworthy, lighthearted, 21+ wasabiii88@gmail.com
GET YOUR BUSINESS SEEN! Expose your business to more than 36,000 students, faculty, & staff. ADVERTISE NOW with LSU Student Media. 225-578-6090
The Daily Reveille
Thursday, September 15, 2011 RELF, from page 7
to throw. That’s why we have quick safeties and cornerbacks.” For Relf, his main priority may be coming out of the game unscathed. LSU defenders have knocked Relf out of the game in both 2009 and 2010, with former linebacker Harry Coleman and senior linebacker Karnell Hatcher doing the damage. “We’ve seen on film that he likes to wiggle around a little bit, so he doesn’t really like contact that much,” Taylor said. But Relf frequently avoids contact by making defenders miss tackles. He carried the ball 157 yards on 40 carries in the Bulldogs’ first two
games of 2011. LSU has experience containing a running quarterback this season. The Tigers held Oregon quarterback Darron Thomas, who ran for 486 yards in 2010, to just 12 yards on two carries in the Tigers’ season opener. But Miles said Relf brings a different skill set than Thomas. “Their quarterback is a little more aggressive to the run than the Oregon style of attack,” Miles said. “I think there is that piece that makes a tremendous difference in the Mississippi State attack than the Oregon attack.” Contact Hunter Paniagua at hpaniagua@lsureveille.com
photo courtesy of THE REFLECTOR
Mississippi State quarterback Chris Relf prepares to throw a pass during a game Sept. 1 against the University of Memphis.
COACH, from page 7
arms. The Tigers struggled offensively in 2010, finishing near the bottom of the Southeastern Conference in many offensive categories with a .252 team batting average and just 27 home runs. Dobson said he will bring a different philosophy to the program, emphasizing the use of the players’ lower body to drive the ball and increase the number of quality at-bats. “Numbers don’t care,” said Dobson, an Orange, Texas, native. “It’s working quality at-bats. Hit it
page 19 hard and let it fall where it may. Put it in the Lord’s hands and let him have it.” In the short amount of time Dobson has had to work with his players, he said they have all embraced the changes and are enthused about their outcomes, but he admitted that players have shown some frustration breaking old habits. “It gets frustrating at times because you want perfection now,” Dobson said. “They want to do it yesterday. But it doesn’t come overnight. Rome wasn’t built in a day, but part of Rome was.”
Despite the uncertainty of what results the changes will provide, Torina still plans to continue the tradition Girouard started — winning. “If we didn’t expect to win everything — the conference, the national championship — if we didn’t push them, then we would be doing them a disservice because they’re extremely talented already,” Torina said.
Contact Hunter Paniagua at hpaniagua@lsureveille.com
page 20
The Daily Reveille
Thursday, September 15, 2011