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Roemer’s in the race Former La. governor aims for White House
Clayton Crockett Staff Writer
While prospective Republican presidential candidates participate in nationally televised debates, few Louisianians may realize a former Pelican State governor is in the competition. Buddy Roemer, former Louisiana governor and U.S. Congressman, flew to New Hampshire on Wednesday to promote his bid for presidency despite his exclusion from recent debates. Roemer recently told Jon Stewart on “The Daily Show” that he was excluded from the debates because he didn’t meet the requirement of registering at 4 percent or higher on a national poll. In a conversation with The Daily Reveille, Roemer suggested numerous other reasons for his omission from the limelight. His positions, he said, are not particularly welcomed by some candidates or the news media. “I don’t take [political action committee] money,” Roemer said. PACs often donate to presidential campaigns to support special interests. “I think a president ought to be responsible to the people, not to the PACs,” he said. Because of this stance, Roemer limited all donations to his campaign to a maximum of $100. The current political system “is a political structure that works against the young, against small business and against people with big ideas but not big checks,” Roemer said. And politicians on both sides of the partisan
Football: Secondary leads team in tackles, p. 7
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Isom to try out for football team Soccer player to go for kicker position Michael Gegenheimer Sports Contributor
countries that do not practice fair trade. Roemer said he would sharply curtail trade with China because of the child labor, prison labor and forced labor that occurs there. “We shouldn’t accept it,” he said. But the fault doesn’t only lie with the politicians. “To hell with big business,” Roemer insisted. “They got lobbyists, they got lawyers and they moved their jobs overseas.” Without foreign tax credits and unfair trade, Roemer said big businesses will be forced to
LSU senior soccer goalkeeper Mo Isom will officially be trying out for the football team in the spring as a place kicker and kickoff specialist. “The rumors are very true,” Isom said. “I’ve been training for about nine months, beginning in January.” Isom said she will focus on the rest of the soccer season and turn her attention to football in the spring. Isom said she was in contact with the LSU coaching staff and several players in recent months before making her final decision. “The coaching staff, all the guys, all the teammates are so excited about it, so supportive and
ROEMER, see page 6
ISOM, see page 6
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Buddy Roemer announces his intent to run for president in the 2012 election March 3 at the Business First Bank.
divide fall under Roemer’s derisive criticisms. Presidents Bill Clinton, George W. Bush and Barack Obama have all been more of the same, he said — more government interference, unfair trade, unreasonable tax codes and big money involvement. Americans are selling their country to politicians, Roemer said. Along with fiscal responsibility, Roemer’s platform also emphasizes foreign trade and the elimination of foreign tax credits, especially with countries like China and Iran. The nation’s economy could turn for the better, he said, if America stops doing business with
FOOD
Pop-up restaurant comes to BR Morgan Searles Staff Writer
Last Thursday, Suite 100 in Perkins Rowe was an empty shell of a restaurant. But Friday and Saturday the space transformed into the venue for three dining experiences, teeming with chefs, servers, entertainers and patrons. The shift was orchestrated by 300seats, an organization practicing guerrilla tactics on the Baton Rouge community by hosting pop-up events that assemble, execute and evacuate in a short period of time. Each event hosts a maximum of 300 people. The weekend’s
pop-up restaurant was open for business for three seatings and during two days served nearly 250 guests. Tickets cost $50 for each seating. Entertainment was provided by Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra players, former American Idol contestant Jacquelyn Dupree, spoken word poet Xero Skidmore and other local artists. 300seats began as a business concept developed at a local Startup Weekend event last April. Since then, the company has hosted three pop-up events in Baton Rouge and is looking to expand through the state in the future. Manuel Valencia, founder
of 300seats, described it as a techpowered cultural arts and events series. Valencia said social media has allowed the community to keep up with the changing events and locations. “That’s why we said we wanted to be a tech-powered cultural hub — that makes it easier,” he said. “So we have our followers on Facebook and that’s growing, and we have our followers on Twitter and that’s growing, and we have a great database of folks that have already attended all of our events.” 300seats hosted its first event in June, two months after the group RESTAURANT, see page 6
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INTERNATIONAL
Nation & World
Monday, September 19, 2011
NATIONAL
STATE/LOCAL
Strong earthquake rattles India, Nepal on Sunday night; 16 dead
Churchgoer in Florida talks about chaotic scene tackling gunman
Sixteen-year-old found shot to death in Baton Rouge on Saturday
GAUHATI, India (AP) — A strong earthquake shook northeastern India and Nepal on Sunday night, killing at least 16 people, damaging buildings and sending lawmakers in Nepal’s capital running into the streets. The quake, with a preliminary magnitude of 6.9, struck at 6:10 p.m. local time and was felt across northern and eastern India, including in the capital of New Delhi. It triggered at least two aftershocks of magnitude 6.1 and 5.3.
LAKELAND, Fla. (AP) — A church parishioner says he helped tackle a man who shot two Florida pastors and was able to wrestle the gun away from the suspect. Derrick Foster tells The Associated Press he was kneeling in prayer Sunday when the gunman, identified by police as Jeremiah Fogle, entered the church. Foster says he heard one shot and then screaming. When he looked up, Fogle turned around pointed the gun at the rest of the church.
(AP) — Baton Rouge police have identified the teenager found shot to death Saturday inside a vacant house as 16-year-old Darrion LeBeuf. The Advocate reports that Sgt. Donald Stone, police spokesman, says LeBeuf was found inside the home about 5:30 p.m. Saturday by the former tenant, who had arrived to move some things. Stone says exactly when LeBeuf was shot remains unclear, but it appears LeBeuf was killed Saturday. Stone says police do not have a motive or suspect. Federal fisheries ramp up sea turtle protection enforcement along coast
News agency: First accord between Sudan, South Sudan since July KHARTOUM, Sudan (AP) — Sudan’s official news agency says Sudan and its newest neighbor, South Sudan, have signed their first agreement since their split in July. The Sudanese news agency says the accord sets out 10 crossing points between the two nations for people and goods. The deal was brokered by an African Union team headed by former South African president Thabo Mbeki. South Sudan Defense Minister John Kong flew to Khartoum to sign for his country.
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A man shows the cracks that developed on the walls of his house following an earthquake in Siliguri, India, on Sunday. There were at least 12 casualties.
Three NATO service members killed in separate attacks in Afghanistan KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Three NATO service members died in separate attacks, and a patrol of Afghan and international forces killed more than 10 insurgents during a raid on a major narcotics laboratory in southern Afghanistan, NATO said Sunday. The alliance said one service member died in an insurgent attack on Saturday, while the other two were killed by bombs on Sunday. All three died in the southern part of the country.
Airplane in Reno crash underwent years of ‘radical’ adjustments RENO, Nev. (AP) — The World War II-era plane that plummeted into an air-race crowd like a missile bore little resemblance to its original self. It was rebuilt for speed, if not for stability. The 65-year-old “Galloping Ghost” underwent years of massive overhauls that took a full 10 feet off its wingspan. The ailerons — the back edges of the main wings used to control balance — were cut from about 60 inches to 32. Pilot Jimmy Leeward had said the changes made the P-51 Mustang faster and more maneuverable.
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Since mid-April, federal fisheries agents on the 1,631-mile Gulf Coast have spent nearly all their time making sure shrimpers are using equipment designed to let sea turtles swim safely out of shrimp trawls out of escape hatches, officials say. The current federal push began in Mississippi because of a high spring spike in the number of dead turtles washing ashore. Necropsies of those still intact enough for dissection indicated they had drowned.
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International student enrollment up from last spring, dips since fall ICC offers student welcome programs
Lauren Duhon Contributing Writer
Each year, students travel to LSU from all over the world, and though recent data shows international student enrollment is slightly lower than it was last fall, the campus is still home to a diverse sampling of the world’s populaWho is tion. LSU? The total number of international A five-part students for this series semester is 1,601, looking according to the Ofat the fice of Budget and University’s Planning. That’s population. a decrease from 1,632 international students during the fall 2010 semester, but an increase from the 1,525 international students on campus during the spring 2011 semester, according to International Services. The University’s fall 2011 enrollment report, which was released Thursday, shows 466 undergraduate and 1,135 graduate international students are attending the University this semester. Those students came from 109 different countries. China has the largest number of international students at the University with a grand total of 394, followed by India with
262, Iran with 74, the Republic of “The best thing in Louisiana is Korea with 68 and Nepal with 59. certainly the culture,” Mayer said. “I Other countries, like Libya, love the southern culture, especially Iceland, Kazakhstan, Senegal and everything related to music.” Tanzania, only have one internationMayer, who is one of only two al student at the University. students from Switzerland at the International Cultural Center University this semester, said the manager Maureen Hewitt said the bond among students is greater at number of students LSU than in his from different Countries with largest intl. home country. countries always “There is a student representation: fascinates her. university spirit and “The numbers • China: 394 pride that doesn’t reflect the economy • India: 262 exist back home,” and the times of a • Iran: 74 Mayer said. certain country,” • The Republic of Korea: 68 Warwick AlHewitt said. len, a graduate stuChemical en- • Nepal: 59 dent in the systemgineering sopho- Source: Office of Budget and Planning atics, ecology, and more Fallon Salinas evolution division knew from a young age that staying of the biological sciences departin Honduras to attend school wasn’t ment, is the only student from New an option. Salinas said there isn’t the Zealand studying at the University. same amount of resources in HonduAllen said the ICC is a cool ras as in schools in the United States. place with friendly people and a But Salinas didn’t start off at good atmosphere. LSU. She’s a transfer student from “I have been meeting a lot of Georgia Southern University in new people from the United States, Statesboro, Ga. After realizing Geor- England, Spain, France, Honduras, gia wasn’t for her, Salinas decided to Portugal, Serbia and so on,” Allen come to LSU. said. “It was one of my first choices The ICC offers many services originally,” Salinas said. “The Uni- to international students to provide versity came to my school in Hondu- them with some southern hospitality. ras to talk about LSU.” Hewitt said the center provides airStudent recruitment abroad isn’t port transportation services, tempothe only thing that lures international rary housing and a place of comfort. students to the University. “We try to help people who are Geography senior Matthieu in need of assistance,” Hewitt said. Mayer is from Switzerland. He decided to come to the University beContact Lauren Duhon at cause he wanted to experience living lduhon@lsureveille.com in the deep South.
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STATE
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Nine opponents to challenge Jindal Gubernatorial election is Oct. 22 Clayton Crockett Staff Writer
When registration for the Louisiana governor’s race closed Sept. 8, the gubernatorial election lineup left the incumbent Gov. Bobby Jindal with a wide array of opponents. There are currently 10 candidates registered for the Oct. 22 election. Cary J. Deaton, D-Metairie, was prompted to register by the lackluster turnout of Democratic opponents, he said. “This country was built on a two-party system,” he said. “To only have one [in the race] was offensive to me.” Deaton explained he initially had not planned on running because he expected more opponents to qualify, but when he picked up a newspaper Wednesday before the registration deadline and saw no Democratic opponents had registered, he decided he should enter the race. “It was a principle for me,” he said. “Someone needed to represent Democratic interests.” Deaton plans to focus his platform on Social Security and education. He particularly criticized Texas Gov. Rick Perry for lashing out at Social Security, calling it a “Ponzi scheme.” Deaton said Perry’s comment was “threatening” to people who depend on Social Security. Deaton is also pro-gun and “enthusiastically pro-life.” As for education, Deaton said “for a long time, I have been offended by Gov. Jindal’s tuition increases and administrative cuts in the university systems.” Deaton promised that on his first day in office, he would issue an order banning further tuition increases. Tuition increases and education policy are hot topics in the governor’s race, especially considering that two of the candidates are currently pursuing degrees. Androniki Papazoglakis, DBaton Rouge, is also running for governor — while pursuing a master’s degree in public administration at LSU. While Papazoglakis says that “clearly none of [the candidates] have the resources of Bobby Jindal,” she believes her professional experience and educational
background make her a prominent Ph.D. is still in progress, Ceasar opponent. says he has “the best education One way Papazoglakis hopes of all of the candidates, including to set herself apart is by avoid- Jindal.” ing political rhetoric and staging a Ceasar’s platform targets jobs, “content-heavy” campaign. healthcare reform and education. Extensive political rheto“Education and healthcare are ric, she said, is unprotected budGOVERNOR (pick one) evidence of how gets in the state politics have “deof Louisiana,” DAVID BLANCHARD volved.” Ceasar said. “If I Independent - Brusly “First and am elected govLEONARD BOLLINGHAM foremost, we ernor, they will Independent - Baton Rouge be priorities and have to get Louisiana on solid they will be proRON CEASAR economic foottected.” Independent - Opelousas ing,” PapazoglaCeasar also CARY J. DEATON kis said. hopes to elimiDemocrat - Metairie She also nate the income TARA HOLLIS wants to bring tax. Democrat - Haynesville more issues down “We’re talkBOBBY JINDAL to the state level, ing about runRepublican (incumbent) such as coastal ning this state as restoration. a business,” he WILLIAM ROBERT LANG Independent - Natchitoches said. “We really can’t rely on Along with SCOTT LEWIS waiting to see Libertarian - Baton Rouge Gov. Jindal, Deaton, Papazoglakis what happens, ANDRONIKI PAPAZOGLAKIS and Ceasar, six waiting on someDemocrat - Baton Rouge other candidates one to come fix IVO ROBERTS have submitted the problems in Democrat - Gretna their names for Louisiana,” she gubernatosaid in reference Write in: _______________ the rial election. to federal funds. Papazoglakis’ full name on the These include David Blanchard, ballot will read “Androniki ‘Niki I-Brusly; Leonard Bollingham, Bird’ Papazoglakis.” Along with I-Baton Rouge; Tara Hollis, Dmaking her name more recogniz- Haynesville; William Robert able, she said the addition of her Lang, I-Natchitoches; Scott Lewis, nickname is easier to remember Libertarian-Baton Rouge; and Ivo Roberts, D-Gretna. than Papazoglakis. Another candidate, Ron Ceasar, I-Opelousas, is currently working toward a doctroal degree Contact Clayton Crockett at in public policy at Southern University. Despite the fact that his ccrockett@lsureveille.com
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Non-residents must vote in the parish or county in which they registered. If unable to vote in person, voters may cast an absentee ballot. To request an absentee ballot voters must send a request to the Registrar of Voters office in their parish or county at least four days prior to the election. compiled by JOSH NAQUIN
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CAMPUS LIFE
Alumnus tells students to ‘leap off the page’
productions. Underclassmen rarely used the second floor, which intimidated Boneau. One day during his freshman year, Boneau put his apprehension Paul Braun behind him and climbed the stairs. Contributing Writer Boneau signed up for a play and University alumnus Chris Bo- eventually got the part. “It changed my life,” he said. neau returned to the College of MuFor Saturday’s session, Bosic and Dramatic Arts this weekend neau challenged students to prepare to urge students to figure out what for their “second floor moment” by it is about them that “leaps off the page” and to bring that to the fore- discovering how to put themselves front and center as front as they seek The Boneau/Bryan-Brown the best candidate employment. for the job they Boneau was agency has represented: want. brought to the Uni- • “Beauty and the Beast” Students were versity to conduct • “The Color Purple” tasked with prea workshop as • “Mamma Mia!” paring a 50-word part of the Janice • “Cabaret” biography and a H. Pellar Creative • “Sunset Boulevard” two-minute speech, Arts Entrepreneur- • “Urinetown” which they then ship Project, which hosts entrepreneurs in the field of presented to Boneau in a mock interview. music and the dramatic arts. Kristina Sutton, second-year Friday’s session began with an in-depth look at the day-to-day MFA student, said what she learned work required to operate a success- from the session will factor into her ful Broadway public relations firm. pursuit of employment. “It was great,” she said. “He Boneau told students about the various roles he plays as a partner in the gave everybody feedback that was firm Boneau/Bryan-Brown as he constructive and positive. We would manages the affairs of his numerous speak for two minutes and he would clients, including the current Broad- speak for four.” The workshop was the first of way hit “The Book of Mormon.” Boneau said his time at the Uni- the semester in the Pellar Project versity was defined when he “found series. The next event is scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 20, when German his second floor.” When Boneau was a fresh- touring ensemble Vocal Dente will man, the second floor of the College give a presentation on touring interof Music and Dramatic Arts was nationally. home to the professors’ offices, audition sign-up sheets and graduate Contact Paul Braun at students who directed University pbraun@lsureveille.com
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page 6 ROEMER, from page 1 bring their jobs and manufacturing back to America. “We could have a boom in this country,” he said. Roemer stressed the importance of college students for America’s future. He hopes to excite the younger demographic because “it’s their country and [politicians] are giving it away.” Recounting his time in the Louisiana administration, Roemer also lamented the way colleges are treated by politicians, especially LSU. “Our future is LSU, it’s our flagship, and we treat it like it’s a bother,” he said. “We treat the University like it’s a nuisance.” Roemer pointed out that the TOPS program started under his governorship. “If you don’t invest in your young people, you’ll never balance the budget,” he said. As for investments on the federal level, Roemer disagreed with President Obama’s recently announced American Jobs Act.
RESTAURANT, from page 1
was formed, with a pop-up movie theater in the Kress building downtown. The group’s second event, #socialREVOLUTION, was hosted at the City Club of Baton Rouge and showcased the effects of social media on the Middle East and North Africa. A menu of ethnic and regional cuisine accompanied a screening of an Oscar-winning film that took an alternative view of the history of the Arab and Israeli conflict. “I think that specifically in this case with the pop-up restaurant, it allows a couple different chef teams to come up with some innovative ideas and concepts to present during this weekend,” he said. “We draw attention to Perkins Rowe and cuisine and we’re featuring a local young chef named Matthew Bouchner. He’s 13 years old.” Gabriel Beavers, principal bassoonist with the Baton Rouge Symphony and assistant professor
If Obama really wanted smallbusiness growth, Roemer asked, “Why doesn’t he remove regulations from small businesses?” Roemer does not expect the American Jobs Act to pass. Coinciding with his demand to bring business back home, Roemer said if elected president, he would announce that the U.S. will be energy independent within a decade. Roemer said with no new taxes or regulations, the country could begin to drill safely in order to “have energy available for manufacturers” in America. Roemer highlighted the importance of safety when it comes to drilling. “I’m an environmentalist, for heaven’s sake,” he said. His energy policy is also fueled by contempt for unfair trade from nations with questionable policies. “No product using Iranian oil would be allowed into the U.S.,” he promised. Despite his exclusion from the televised debates, Roemer says his poll numbers are promising in comparison to other, more high-profile of bassoon at the University, volunteered to play for the event. Beavers said the joint collaboration between culture and music is indispensable, and public interaction on a casual level helps to break down the myth that art is for elitists. He said the idea of a pop-up restaurant is interesting enough to catch on and attract followers, and he enjoyed the opportunity to play solo for local culture enthusiasts. Chad Richardson, City Year recruitment and operations manager who dined in the pop-up restaurant, said he heard about 300seats from his co-workers and thought it was an interesting idea. “It brings people together and appeals to different people with the different events over the weekend,” Richardson said. “This type of event is flexible, and it’s a good way to let everybody come together.” Contact Morgan Searles at msearles@lsureveille.com
The Daily Reveille candidates. According to a Fox News poll released last week, Roemer said his national rating hangs anywhere between 1 and 3 percent. He said the same poll put Jon Huntsman and Newt Gingrich, both of whom participate in the debates, at 1 and 3 percent, respectively. Roemer also pointed out that while these men are known by approximately 20 percent of the nation, he is only known by about 4 percent. “We’re just starting,” Roemer said. He said the campaign is based on jobs and freedom. “If you don’t have a job you aren’t free,” Roemer said. “You are a slave to a government program.” Contact Clayton Crockett at ccrockett@lsureveille.com
Monday, September 19, 2011 ISOM, from page 1
immediately started helping me out,” she said. “I’ve been working primarily on field goals, and last Monday, when the reporters first caught us, was my first day to try and work on kickoffs.” Isom said she mainly wants to do kickoffs because “there’s a particular need there.” She said she has no plans to attempt to punt for the team, but she remains open to the idea. “I’m going to try to work on field goals and kickoffs and just improve the mechanics of all that,” Isom said. “It’s very different from kicking a soccer ball, very different mechanics. ... I went to fall walk-on tryouts about a month ago, just to get a feel on the competition, and I hit a 51-yard field goal, so I thought that was good.” Isom remains confident in her
chance of making the football team. “I believe in myself,” Isom said. “I worked out with the guys during the summer in their strength and conditioning workouts, and I can kick the leather off the ball.” Isom also seems confident that being a woman on an all-male team won’t be an issue. “Everyone wants to have their comment on the female-male dynamic; the fact of the matter is those are some of my closest friends. They’re very respectful, and I’ve worked hard with them to gain their respect athletically as well,” she said. “I have no concerns about any issues in that regard. I’m a Tiger, and I want to do it as long as I can no matter what sport it is.” Contact Michael Gegenheimer at mgegenheimer@lsureveille.com
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ALTERCATION
Jefferson’s lawyer files to drop charges
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Second to None CHRISTOPHER LEH / The Daily Reveille
Senior safety Brandon Taylor (18) tackles Mississippi State tailback LaDarius Perkins during Thursdays Game. The Tigers defeated the Bulldogs 19-6. The top five tacklers for the Tigers are all defensive backs, led by sophomore cornerback Tyrann Mathieu. He currently has 24 tackles including three for a loss.
LSU’s secondary creating turnovers, lead Tigers in tackles
After graduating its two-time leading tackler in First-Team All American obvious with him.” linebacker Kelvin Sheppard, some wondered who would take the reins as top Mathieu has reached the double-digit tackle mark in two games this seathe Tigers’ top tackler. son, including the week one battle against then-No. 3 Oregon. Very few eyes turned to the Tiger secondary, which has taken on the task LSU allowed 240 yards passing and 27 points in its opener, but the Tias a unit. gers’ secondary made game-changing plays throughout the Mark Clements The top five tacklers for the Tigers are all defensive contest against the Ducks, who have averaged 298 yards Sports Writer backs, led by sophomore cornerback Tyrann Mathieu with through the air and 62.5 points per game since the opening 24 tackles, three for a loss. week bout. “Tyrann anticipates making the play,” LSU coach Les Miles said. “He Mathieu forced a fumble and returned it for a touchdown, sophomore is a guy that sees each opportunity as incredible and tries to throw his body safety Eric Reid and senior cornerback Ron Brooks recovered one fumble around it. I think it is a pointed focus that Tyrann Mathieu has. I think there are some other guys that are similar in that way, but it is just a little bit more SECONDARY , see page 15
Lewis Unglesby, attorney for suspended LSU quarterback Jordan Jefferson, filed a motion Friday to have the second degree battery charges against his client dropped. In the filing, Unglesby details the evidence uncovered during his investigation, which he says proves Jefferson was not involved in the altercation at Shady’s Bar on ‘... DNA Aug. 19. tests for a “Each day the accusers college bar waste in not fight adds learning the facts has re- delay to the sulted in the inevitable m a i n t e n a n c e and wastes of [Jefferson’s] mistaken ac- resources.’ cusation,” Un- Lewis Unglesby glesby stated in attorney the document. “Unprecedented, expensive, and time consuming DNA tests for a college bar fight adds delay to the inevitable and wastes resources.” According to the Unglesby’s motion, the confrontation started when the driver of a black truck — one of the alleged victims – uttered a racial slur at a crowd, some of which were football players but didn’t include Jefferson. The driver stepped out of the truck and continued to curse at the crowd, the document states. A fight ensued between the driver and a group of males, none of which were members of the football team. The document states that 25 MOTION, see page 15
SOCCER
LSU hosts OU after weekend win Michael Gegenheimer Sports Contributor
Momentum has been on the LSU soccer team’s side since the Tigers returned home Sept. 9 after starting the season on a five-game road trip. LSU hosts Oklahoma tonight in an attempt to continue its fourgame unbeaten streak after winning its lone match of the weekend, 1-0, against McNeese State. The Tigers will try to improve their 3-2-1 record against the
Sooners in their final non-conference match before play Mississippi State on Friday. The last time the two teams met was in 2009 when the Tigers were able to put up four goals in a shutout against OU. LSU has never lost to OU in four matches, winning three and drawing once. However, OU, which has won four out of its last five games, this season, is coming off a strong 2-0 win Saturday against No. 20 BYU. The Sooners have also posted 19 goals through nine games with both
their strikers, Michelle Alexander and Amy Petrikin, leading the team with four goals apiece. Tonight’s game will also be dedicated to breast cancer awareness with a pink theme. The first 350 fans will receive pink LSU soccer T-shirts and coaches from various LSU sports programs will be giving haircuts to support the Locks of Love campaign. Fans can also take part in the 2011 SEC’s Together We CAN Food Drive. UNBEATEN, see page 11
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Senior midfielder/defender Allysha Chapman (4) defends the goal Friday night against McNeese. The Tigers will attempt to continue its winning streak tonight against Oklahoma.
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Fans should welcome Muschamp Ohio State falls out of BODY SHOTS
Rob Landry Sports columnist Those who have followed LSU football long enough remember the chest bumps, fist pumps and mangled headsets from Will Muschamp’s days as LSU defensive coordinator. At the time, there was nothing more exciting than seeing Muschamp sprint 15 yards onto the field to celebrate a big third down stop with his defense. But now that Muschamp is the Florida head coach, critics are clamoring for his antics to slow down. In reality, he shouldn’t change a thing. Muschamp chased down officials at halftime during Saturday’s game against Tennessee to complain about pass interference calls on the Gator defense. He berated the officials for a good minute and had to be restrained by an assistant coach and escorted to the locker room. This was viewed by many as childish, immature actions unbecoming of a head coach. I wholeheartedly disagree. Recruits want to play for Muschamp because of his fire and passion. He’s much like his mentor, Nick Saban, who has nuclear meltdowns when his offensive linemen take 47-degree angles on a block instead of 45-degree angles. He’s akin to
Nebraska coach Bo Pelini, who also had to be restrained by assistants last season while arguing with officials. Saban and Pelini have turned their intensity into a persona of success. Muschamp is hoping to do the same. Having high blood pressure and throwing wild tantrums is not a foolproof method to success, by any means. Plenty have won while keeping their cool. Just look at Joe Paterno at Penn State or Bob Stoops at Oklahoma. They hardly raise their voices and have won national titles. But Paterno and Stoops have stayed loyal to themselves. They have a coaching approach and they stick to it. So does Muschamp. And right now he’s 3-0 and has the Gators looking like serious contenders to win the Southeastern Conference Eastern Division. The only thing more entertaining than a Muschamp hissy fit this weekend was the two conference losses by SEC West rivals Auburn and Ole Miss. The reigning national champions’ run as holder of the nation’s longest winning streak came to an end Saturday at 17 games, when it was upended, 38-24, by Clemson. Auburn defensive coordinator Ted Roof appeared to have developed his defensive scheme in the early 1900s, as his defense was completely befuddled by the concept of the forward pass. Auburn surrendered 624 total
yards — 386 through the air — and four passing touchdowns. It also allowed Clemson to run 92 offensive plays. The only real downside of the game was seeing Clemson fans rush the field after the game. Clemson has won a national title, they’re not a Johnny-comelately to the college football scene. You’ve reached the mountain top before, Clemson, please start acting like it. The other loss worthy of a Verne Lundquist chortle was the 30-7 throttling of Ole Miss at the hands of Vanderbilt. The Commodore defense intercepted five Rebel passes, and returned one for a touchdown. To make matters worse for Ole Miss, Saturday marked its fifth loss in seven games to Vanderbilt. Georgia coach Mark Richt is getting most of the attention for being the SEC coach on the hot seat, but with many more losses like this, Ole Miss head coach Houston Nutt can’t be feeling too secure. He sees the Rebel Black Bear crying, much like Colonel Reb did during the entire Ed Orgeron era. 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
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Water Ski qualifies Brees lead Saints past Bears, 30-13 for Oct. nationals The Associated Press
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LSU’s Water Ski Club has hit the ramp flying. The club, in its second semester, placed fifth out of eight teams at the University of Louisiana at Monroe-hosted Fall 2011 Bayou Classic over the weekend to qualify for the National Collegiate Water Ski Association (NCWSA) National Championship tournament. ULM placed first. University of Louisiana-Lafayette, Texas, Texas State, Baylor, Texas A&M and Arkansas also competed. Mass communication junior Jaime Wallace, co-founder and president of the club, said she is happy with the way the team is progressing. “We’re doing a lot better compared to last semester,” Wallace said. “We’re doing really good, doing everything on our own.” Wallace scored 280 in the trick competition with hand tricks and toe tricks — tricks with the rider’s foot in the rope. Other categories include jump, with the riders jumping as far as possible off a five-foot ramp, and slalom, where the riders go around buoys and gates. Civil engineering senior Zach Sheets, a natural wakeboarder, was docked half his points for riding a wakeboard in the trick category. Wakeboards are allowed, but riders are penalized because they are
easier to execute tricks on. Sheets still scored more than 1,000 points in his run and beat out professional skiers. “It was fun,” Sheets said. “We had a really good trip. Wakeboarding, skiing, slaloming, no matter what you’re doing, everyone’s out there to have fun.” Sheets said that despite the difference between a wake boat and skiing boat in rope placement, he felt comfortable. Construction management sophomore Kameron Langlois said he wasn’t distracted when making his personal best run in slalom. “I wasn’t really thinking about [how I was doing], I was just kind of in the zone,” Langlois said. “I wasn’t worried about anything else really but the course. I felt really good after [my run] though.” Wallace said every skier competed in all three categories and the majority of skiers on the team finished their runs and posted scores. Even skiers who have never rode trick skis before the Classic got up on the skis and scored. “Our scoring has gotten a lot better in each tournament,” Wallace said. The 2011 NCWSA National Collegiate Water Ski Championships will take place beginning Oct. 13 in Zachary, La. Contact Alex Cassara at acassara@lsureveille.com
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — When Drew Brees needed a 12-yard completion to keep a drive alive against Chicago’s vaunted defense, he stepped up in the pocket and aired it out instead. The aggressive approach produced a stunning 79-yard scoring pass to Devery Henderson and set an energizing tone that carried the Saints to a lopsided 30-13 triumph Sunday over a Chicago franchise that had dominated the series in recent years. “They play a tough physical brand of football that really makes you earn everything,” Brees said of the Bears, whom he had not beaten in three previous meetings since joining the Saints in 2006. “Today, we knew the formula ourselves for winning this game. That was establishing the run, being patient, but also calling some shots, and hey, if it’s there, we need to take full advantage.” Brees completed 70.3 percent of his passes (26 for 37) for 270 yards and three touchdowns, including a clutch 4-yard scoring pass to Robert Meachem on third-and-goal and a swing pass to Darren Sproles that produced a 12-yard score as New Orleans (1-1) won for the first time this season. Jay Cutler had little chance of keeping up against a Saints defense determined to regain an intimidating edge, and which beat up on him with six sacks. “We took it to them today,” said Saints linebacker Jonathan
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Bears quarterback Jay Cutler (6) runs in the end zone as Bears running back Kahlil Bell (32) blocks Saints outside linebacker Jonathan Casillas (52) during the game Sunday.
Casillas, who had one sack. “We outhit them, and that was our goal, so it feels good.”
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Tigers rebound from losses with two SEC road victories LSU defeats Bama, Ole Miss Albert Burford Sports Contributor
After suffering back-to-back losses for the first time since 2008 last weekend, the LSU volleyball team opened up Southeastern Conference play with road wins against Ole Miss and Alabama. The Tigers (9-3, 2-0 SEC) closed the weekend with a 3-1 victory at Alabama (6-6, 0-2 SEC) with help from junior outside hitter Madie Jones. Jones put away a careerhigh 21 kills, while three other Tigers joined her in racking up
double-digit kills. LSU coach Fran Flory said Jones’ performances led the way for the Tigers in the two matches. “I’m not surprised because she had a great week of practice,” Flory said. “When Madie is driven, and understands how good in attacking she can Madie Jones be, she can rejunior outside hitter ally dominate.” Flory said the team played two different styles over the weekend, and its ability to cope showed growth. “We turned this match into a match that wasn’t necessarily a
pretty style of play,” Flory said. “It wasn’t necessarily our style of play, but it was a style that we just had to fight through and survive.” On Friday, the Tigers —Registered pulled off a viccareer-high 21 tory in a five-set kills against showdown at Alabama Ole Miss (4-5, 0-1 SEC) led by —Added 18 kills another strong against Ole Miss performance —Ranked third on team with 283 kills from Jones. “We turned the match into a serving and passing battle and a defensive battle that we won in the backcourt,” Flory said. “We won by keeping the ball off the floor and creating and finishing opportunities.”
Jones sent home 18 kills in the match, five of which came in the fifth set. The 18 kills was a career-best for Jones at the time, before she beat her own record Sunday. Jones said she was hungry for revenge after being swept at Ole Miss early in SEC play last season. “There was a lot of energy on the court and a lot of it was wanting to win at Ole Miss because of their crowd and how obnoxious they are,” she said. “We were feeding off of each other and putting each other in a good position.” Flory called the win a “growup moment” for the team and said five-set matches earlier in the season prepared the Tigers for
success at Ole Miss. The Tigers had fallen in five sets to Xavier (Ohio), Western Kentucky and Miami previously this season. Junior libero Meghan Mannari said the coaching staff prepared the team for a big weekend on the road after a tough tournament last weekend. “Those are two really big environments to play in because they have loud crowds,” Mannari said. “It was very important for us to start out with two wins and get some confidence.” The Tigers return home next weekend to host Mississippi State.
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TENNIS
Skupski, Burns shine in season opening tournaments Adrian Wintz
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Two veterans led the way as the LSU men’s and women’s tennis teams both started their respective seasons this weekend. Senior Neal Skupski swept his first three matches of the 2011-12 season at the USTA Futures Qualifier Tournament this weekend in Costa Mesa, Calif. The 6-foot-1 senior won 7-5, 7-6 on Friday; 6-3, 6-4 on Saturday and 3-6, 6-4 and 6-3 on Sunday. “I really liked [Skupski’s] intensity,” said men’s assistant tennis coach Danny Bryan. “The guys
really have to work hard to get the win, and he’s done that each day.” Senior Mark Bowtell won his first match of the tournament by default Friday. On Saturday, Bowtell won the first set of his second match, 7-5, but couldn’t finish the job, losing the next two sets, 6-4 and 6-3. “We know there are a lot of improvements that need to be made, but we are off to a good start,” Bryan said. Redshirt freshman Chris Simpson joined Skupski and Bowtell in Costa Mesa this weekend, playing his first match as a Tiger. In his only match, the England native fell in
straight sets, 6-1 and 6-4. In the Gopher Invitational in Minneapolis, Minn., junior Kaitlin Burns lost her first singles match Friday, 4-6, 6-3, 0-1 (7-10). Burns bounced back to win her two Saturday matches and the consolation bracket championship on Sunday, 6-1, 6-2. “[Kaitlin] Burns’ first match, we were a little disappointed in her,” said women’s coach Tony Minnis. “She rebounded and played really well, and I was really proud of her.” Freshman Rebecca Bodine was the only Lady Tiger to notch a win in singles in Minneapolis on Friday.
She lost her two matches Saturday, 6-2, 6-2, in the second round, and 7-6, 6-0 in the consolation round. Freshman Paige Bahnsen and sophomore Hayley Everett didn’t make much noise in the singles brackets, but together they won the consolation championship in doubles for the first time. “The very first match [Bahnsen and Everett] played, they were very excited, very nervous,” Minnis said. “They came back and rebounded in the consolation and played well.” Seniors Whitney Wolf and Olivia Howlett each started off their seasons with wins in the second round
of the Racquet Club Collegiate Invitational in Midland, Texas, following a first round bye. However, both seniors ran into roadblocks in the third round Saturday, as Wolf lost 7-5, 6-2 and Howlett lost 6-3, 6-2. “We know we need to continue working to prepare for the rest of the season,” assistant women’s coach Lisa Jackson said Saturday. “The positive of all this match play is it helps show us what we need to focus on in practice.” Contact Adrian Wintz at awintz@lsureveille.com
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LSU goes into its match against OU after defeating McNeese State in a dominating performance despite only winning by one. “It feels fairly empty,” said LSU coach Brian Lee after the game. “We didn’t play to the level necessary.” The Tigers took control early and never let up on the Cowgirls, maintaining possession throughout the game. But despite being outmatched athletically and in skill, McNeese was still able to shut out the Tigers through the first half. The Tigers out-shot the Cowgirls 19-6 including seven corner kicks to McNeese’s three. In the 50th minute, senior midfielder Kellie Murphy was able to slide the ball played off by junior forward Carlie Banks into the far net, just past the reach of the McNeese goalkeeper for the eventual game winner. “We needed to score,” Murphy said. “I saw the opportunity to overlap and I knew we couldn’t tie this game, that wasn’t an option, so it needed to go in and that was that.” McNeese made one last attempt at a draw in the final seconds of the match when a tough shot was tipped over the bar by senior goalkeeper Mo Isom, who with her 25th career shutout moves into the No. 7 spot in the Southeastern Conference all-time. “I just stayed calm and collected and was able to tip it over,” Isom said. “Turns out it might have been a little more dramatic than I thought but it was a great shot and fortunately I was able to make a good save on it.” photos by CHRISTOPHER LEH / The Daily Reveille
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(Top) LSU Senior midfielder Natalie Martineau fights for the ball against a McNeese State defender. (Bottom) LSU Senior midfielder/defender Kellie Murphy maneuvers thorugh a crowd of Mcneese State defenders. The Tigers would go on to win 1-0.
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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 Chris Freyder’s column, ‘Denying evolution is unscientific, damages Louisiana’s image,’ readers had this to say: “There is no debate about evolution. On one side, there are people who make a claim and support it with evidence. On the other is a group of people who say ‘I’m not listening.’ How about all of you who keep trying to deny reality actually go
research what evolution is, what the evidence for it is, and why it is the accepted theory for the diversity of life instead of going to creationist sites that repeat the same misinformation and logical fallacies while only serving to confirm your biases. Challenge what you’ve been told. And before you tell me the same, I have. The evidence favors evolution. The exact specifics of how evolution occurs might be open for debate, but the fact that it occurs is not. There is no objective basis for creationism. It’s that simple.” -David Scheuermann
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supporting a belief system that believes the earth to be 6000 years old and is the textbook definition of unscientific could qualify anyone as intelligent. All I see is a desire to start a fight and maintain a persecution complex. For a party dedicated to ‘responsibility’, it’s laughable to maintain this illusion of prosecution while people experience true suffering as a result of the selfish, virulently un-Christian (in the literal meaning of that word) policies promoted by the Tea Party and the GOP. Tell you what. When you’re not allowed to marry because you’re Conservative, then you can talk about persecution. When you’re driven to suicide because of constant
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Living in poverty doesn’t always mean people are lazy uneducated, all they do is sit on It’s hell to be poor. What’s worse than being their asses collecting welfare and poor? Being impoverished — unemployment benefits so they can otherwise known as living in pov- buy more crack. Sure, let’s pretend all of that is erty. true, even though The 2010 Census reports 46.2 you’d have to be million Americans are currently blatantly ignoliving in poverty. In a nation of 312 rant to do so. But million people, that means roughly what about the 1 in 6 Americans lives in poverty. children? The numbers are up on poverThe report ty, rising from 14.3 percent in 2009 also states that 22 to 15.1 percent in 2010. percent of chilThe Census data also shows Parker Cramer dren live below there are 49.9 million Americans Columnist the poverty line. living without health insurance. Do you think they sit back, play Again, roughly 1 in 6. But what really is poverty? hooky and steal their parents’ welHell, the government’s definition fare checks to renew their Xbox of poverty could be anyone who LIVE accounts? Let’s be realistic for a second. can’t afford the payments on their third Escalade. Sadly, this is not Obviously, there will always be those who take advantage of the the case. The government defines pov- system. However, do you honesterty as a family of four with a col- ly believe that all of those living lective income of less than or equal below the poverty line — 1 in 6 to $22,314 per year, or a single Americans and 1 in 5 children — person earning less than or equal to really are in that position because $11,139 annually. Unfortunately, they are lazy and are actively tryI doubt one can afford two Esca- ing to milk the taxpayers to fund their drug habits? lades on this salary. If you do, then please come The report elaborates, citing that 27.4 percent of African Ameri- find me. We’ll walk over to mental cans and 26.6 percent of Hispanics health services together. In my opinion, which I tend to in the United States live in poverty — roughly 1 in 4. Poverty in favor, this number is far too high the South is also higher than any for the United States of America. other region of the country at 16.9 This is the most powerful nation percent. Louisiana has the second on Earth, the land of opportunity. highest population of poor people, This is the place where people come from across the globe with behind Mississippi. But this is fine — I’m sure the expectation that if they work every single one of those people hard and are devoted to their who are living in poverty deserve job that one day, prosperity will it. It’s because they’re lazy and find them.
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For decades, we’ve marketed ourselves as the land where hard work pays off. I’m surprised Mexico hasn’t sued us for false advertisement yet. In 2008, hard working Americans everywhere got the spiked end of the shaft. These weren’t lazy people, these were hard working individuals just trying to make an honest living for themselves and their families. Now many of those people are among the unfortunate 1 in 6. While there will always be those out there who do take advantage of the welfare and
unemployment system, it is ridiculous and ignorant to think that this completely discredits those programs. Many hardwworking people need these programs. Being perpetually on welfare does not automatically make someone lazy. My right wing counterparts will argue that welfare is a scam and everybody should take care of themselves. Then later that day, they’ll go to church, be told to love their neighbor as themselves and somehow think this statement doesn’t apply if your neighbor is a waitress with four kids from three
different men. Hypocrisy is fun to point out. Let’s make America credible again. I don’t want to see this country be the pitstop on the way to prosperity in China. Parker Cramer is a 20-year-old political science junior from Houston, Texas. Follow him on Twitter @TDR_pcramer.
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Destroying towns everywhere, lurking ourselves and realize those extremes are not behind bushes and attacking children, eat- the norm.” And one way we can do this is by ening women when they least expect it — the evil creature that is pornography will attack joying our porn with our eyes open — open to the idea that this industry is full of actors every home in sight if we let it. with beautifully-toned bodies we will not be But really, why on earth wouldn’t we? Porn is not the monster we’ve created it able to achieve and open to the idea that certo be in this society. Viewing pornography tain videos are ethically disturbing. But we must also be open to the is extremely taboo, but it’s not harmful. It’s idea that the general pracperfectly normal. tice is perAccording to a survey conducted by fectly healthy. University of Sydney’s Graduate Program in Gert Martin Hald Sexual Health, 30 percent of women and 70 and Neil M. Malamuth, percent of men watch porn online. Unfortuhighly-regarded scholars nately, due to the explicit and uncomfortable of pornography, published nature of the topic, these results are probably a bit low. PRIYANKA BHATIA a 2008 paper titled “SelfPerceived Effects of PorIt’s depressing to think that in a counColumnist nographic Consumption.” try where our freedoms are expressed so openly it’s still unacceptable to speak will- Their survey of 688 Danish men and women ingly about sex and our growing propensity “found that respondents construed the viewing of hardcore pornography as beneficial towards all things sexual, including erotica. Yet, in a country that is historically very to their sex lives, their attitudes towards Christian, it’s not so surprising that our Bible sex, their perceptions and attitudes towards Belt culture is holding us so tightly by the members of the opposite sex, towards life in belt. In the Christian Bible, Matthew writes, general, and over all.” While we live in a culture and a society “Everyone who looks on a woman to lust for her has committed adultery with her already which still clings to Victorian-age notions in his heart.” Any lustful viewing of women of sexuality, it is important to realize that is wrong. But is it equally wrong for a wom- having been born into this world as very sexan to lust after a man? The Christian Bible ual beings, our appetite for the explicit will may imply a resounding yes, but what about and should be fed one way or another. our society? The commonly-held idea is that women Priyanka Bhatia is a 19-year-old predon’t watch porn because we think it’s dis- veterinary medicine sophomore from gusting but it’s just that — an idea. If you’re San Jose, Calif. Follow her on Twitter interested, skim through the riveting book @TDR_Pbhatia. “Sex at Dawn” by Christopher Ryan and Cacilda Jethá. The book provides a wealth of evidence to show that not only are women just itching to hit the sheets, but even more Contact Priyanka Bhatia at scandalously, humans may be inherently pbhatia@lsureveille.com semi-polygamous. But there’s still this belief that women who watch porn are degrading their own gender — that there’s this tight rope connecting the porn industry to human trafficking — which makes it automatically inhumane for any creature to enjoy explicit videos ever again. And to some extent this is true. Some porn creates a demand for sex with children and that’s what trafficking supplies, but women and men need to take equal responsibility for what they’re enjoying. Men and women alike need to search for porn which doesn’t degrade women and exploit children, creating a demand for explicit material which is both gender- and sex-positive. According to Jessica Allain, a senior majoring in English, “Sexuality is a hot topic for our culture, especially when there is nowhere near enough sexual education. Because our country has not created an honest discourse about the truths about sex, the stigmas stay in place that women are the rulers of Virgintown, who cannot possibly want to openly talk about or have sex, and men are the ravenous cavemen who can’t keep their hand out of their pants long enough to form a thought. We all need to be honest with
Porn may be detrimental to more aspects of your life than just your socks. The fact that pornography is a multibillion dollar industry is sickening. Frankly, it’s a waste of money on something that most people already have at their fingertips. According to Family Safe Media, $3,075.64 is spent on pornography every second. The Internet, which provides endless opportunities for free peaks, is a porn-lover’s haven. It’s convenient and can be completely confidential, and 42.7 percent of Internet users view porn. GABIE BACQUES Watching porn proColumnist vides a dopamine high, which is temporarily a good thing, but can be addicting. People view pornographic material for a multitude of reasons, whether it’s to aid masturbation, materialize fantasies or even to avoid intimacy in a relationship, according to sex therapist Louanne Cole Weston. Some psychologists believe porn addicts behave just like any other addicts, needing more extreme material to satisfy their compulsions. Frequently, people enter the X-rated industry out of desperation for cash. By supporting this industry, we are sustaining a harmful lifestyle for those who have been forced into it by unforeseen and extenuating circumstances. Without the demand for this industry, there would be no self-degrading videos to produce and these workers would find opportunities elsewhere. Pornography is, essentially, exploitation of very intimate behavior, and it has been taken way out of context over the
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years. While there is no said “normal” for taste in sexual activities, there’s definitely been an increase in risky business over the years. Though illegal, child and animal pornography are just two of the many forms of harmful categories this industry has incorporated. Porn may systematically portray women as sexually insatiable objects, but honestly, this trade depicts men and women as such. Although casual sex is becoming more widely accepted in our culture, it’s still a personal choice and an intimate act between individuals. The triple-X business glorifies casual sexual activity and offers substantial amounts of money for those willing to exploit themselves. Pornographic films don’t show how to handle the issues casual sex can present. Seriously, how often is condom usage demonstrated in porn? Obviously, incorporating safe sex into the raunchiest scenes would take away from the exhilaration of the moment. However, this just further exemplifies the idea that such conduct has no consequences. It’s okay, you didn’t really contract anything — it’s just a movie. It may be a tired argument, but porn can often provide unrealistic expectations in real life situations. From the way people look to their performance, porn depicts people as sex-driven lunatics, lacking any boundaries in what they are willing and capable of doing. When it’s time to hit the sheets, people who frequently watch porn are often disappointed in the reality of the situation. Having a visual aid is very useful to some people and homemade sex tapes are clearly a popular trend. “Sexting” is also a growing development in recent years, which includes very obvious risks via cell phone. Another prominent practice is people posting naked or nearly-naked pictures of themselves online, which I have yet to understand. Are you that desperate for attention? The truth of the matter is porn provides a place for men and women to explore their sexual fantasies and view them as something tangible. Quit being so unoriginal, and experience intimacy for yourself instead of relying on other people to do it for you. If you can’t talk openly with your partner about personal matters out of fear of being rejected or ridiculed, that’s a problem in itself. Gabie Bacques is a 21-year-old animal science senior from Mandeville, La. Follow her on Twitter @TDR_Gbacques.
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apiece and sophomore cornerback Tharold Simon grabbed his first interception of the season in that game. It took last year’s defense three games to snag its first interception. Despite playing two top-25 teams in its first three contests, LSU currently ranks as the No. 6 total defense, allowing 207.67 yards per game, and the No. 14 scoring defense, surrendering 12 points per game. Last season, LSU allowed 307.2 yards per game and 18.9 points per game. “I think that our defense has the potential to be a very exceptional defense,” Miles said. “It has to maintain that same intensity and correct some of the mistakes it’s made. If they play like that and they play that way for four quarters, we’ll do what we need to do.” LSU’s other top-25 duel came Thursday at Mississippi State, which entered the game ranked No. 31 in the nation with 267 pass yards per game and boasted the No. 4 total offense in the nation. The Tigers’ secondary held Mississippi State to 141 yards passing and came away with two Morris Claiborne interceptions – his first two picks of the year. “To tell you the truth, I really don’t know what happened,”
Claiborne said after the game. “The guy ran a post, I was over the top of him. He threw the ball, I jumped and I thought it was too high but I ended up with the ball in my hands. The second one, he just threw it up with the pressure from Ryan Baker and I was fortunate to come up with that one.” LSU’s top three tacklers in Thursday’s clash were all defensive backs, who helped muzzle the No. 6 rushing offense in the nation to 52 yards on the ground. The Bulldogs averaged 321 rushing yards in its first two games. “We knew they had a power running offense,” Reid said. “We knew they wanted to come out and pound the ball and grind it out and wear us down. We were ready for anything, but really we knew they wanted to just come out and run it down our throats.” Even with the departure of former cornerback Patrick Peterson to the NFL, the Tiger secondary is on par with last season’s numbers. Through three games, the secondary is allowing 160 pass yards per game, besting the mark set by last season’s squad, which allowed 169.8 yards per game through the air.
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witnesses agree Jefferson didn’t kick Andrew Lowery — another alleged victim — in the face, and Jefferson’s only involvement came in pulling other players away from the fight. The document further states that Lowery left Shady’s after punching Chris Conroy, a man in the bar, and harassing a woman in the bar. Lowery then started a fight with an LSU football player and entered the fight involving the truck driver, the document states.
page 15 The lawyer’s filing specifies that all fights were started by Lowery and the driver of the black truck, and the fights didn’t involve Jefferson or any member of the football team. It also states Jefferson wasn’t drinking. Michael Bienvenu, the attorney representing Lowery and the alleged victims, told The TimesPicayune on Saturday the claims in Unglesby’s report are inaccurate. “There are at least four other witnesses that testified they saw Jordan Jefferson kicking Andrew Lowery in the head,” Bienvenu
said. “A couple of those folks were people [who say] they actually picked Mr. Lowery up off the ground after Mr. Jefferson quit kicking him.” Baton Rouge Police Department Chief DeWayne White told The Advocate on Saturday that investigators interviewed their last witness Friday and will soon forward the case to the district attorney’s office. Contact Hunter Paniagua at hpaniagua@lsureveille.com
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