Accolades: LSU is ranked 9th most influential school, p. 3
Football: Team uses ‘chain gang’ to promote unity, p. 9
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Apple founder Jobs dies at 56
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Steve Jobs, the Apple founder and former CEO who invented and masterfully marketed ever-sleeker gadgets that transformed everyday technology, from the personal computer to the iPod and iPhone, died Wednesday. He was 56. Apple announced his death without giving a specific cause. He died peaceJOBS fully, according to a statement from family members who said they were present. “Steve’s brilliance, passion and energy were the source of countless innovations that enrich and improve all of our lives,” Apple’s board said in a statement. “The world is immeasurably better because of Steve.”
History of the Halls
Thursday, October 6, 2011 • Volume 116, Issue 33
Thousands of students are spread throughout campus every day, but one area can truly be called the heart of campus — the Quad. But as students rush past the buildings, they may overlook the history behind them. The men behind the frequented buildings in the center of campus acquired highly revered titles in the academic community for their contributions. Here’s why.
Robert L. Himes
compiled by CLAIRE CAILLIER graphic by BRITTANY GAY and CATHERINE THRELKELD photos courtesy of LOUISIANA STATE ARCHIVES
Music: Janelle Monáe to perform Monday at Tulane, p. 15
Himes acted as business manager of the University and also taught commerce.
James W. Nicholson
Charles Coates
Coates, who is most famous for being the first football coach and losing the only game to Tulane in 1893, was also dean of Audubon Sugar School and dean of the College of Pure and Applied Sciences.
Nicholson became the first dean of the College of Arts and Sciences and served as president of the University from 1883 to 1884 and 1887 to 1896.
Troy H. Middleton
Middleton Library Middleton was the dean of Administration from 1937 to 1941 and president of the University from 1951 to 1962. He was a general in World War II and played a key role in the Battle of the Bulge, where his troops took part in the invasion of Sicily, Italy, in 1943.
Nicholson Hall
Coates Hall
Himes Hall
Atkinson Hall
The Quad
Allen Hall
Stubbs Hall
Prescott Hall
Dodson Auditorium
Audubon Hall
Woodin Hall
JOBS, see page 23
Atkinson came to the University as a cadet in 1891 and became a professor in 1897. He moved up in the ranks of academia by becoming the dean of the College of Engineering in 1907 and then president of the University from 1927 to 1930.
John James Audubon
Oscar K. Allen
Allen succeeded Huey P. Long as governor from 1932 to 1936 and was heavily influenced by and enamored with the Kingfish.
Thomas Atkinson
World-renowned for his paintings of birds, Audubon received a building named after him for his many accomplishments.
William C. Stubbs Arthur T. Prescott Years after graduating from LSU, Prescott was head of the Department of Government and later became the dean of Arts and Sciences.
While being heavily involved in farm research for many years, Stubbs became the first director of the Louisiana Sugar Experiment Station.
William R. Dodson
Beginning at the University in 1894, Dodson was the first dean of the College of Agriculture, following his position as director of the Agricultural Experiment Station.
BUDGET CUTS
AgCenter swine unit faces elimination after budget shortfall Juliann Allen Contributing Writer
Old MacDonald may not be “bringing home the bacon” much longer, as the LSU AgCenter faces elimination of its swine, goat and sheep units after suffering a recent budget shortfall. “Our budget just can’t keep up with inflation,” said Gary Hay, professor and director of the School of Animal Sciences. He said it costs about $100,000 per year to operate the swine unit, and rising salary and retirement costs make it difficult to pay employees who maintain the facility. The University’s College of Agriculture plays the role of teaching
students, while the AgCenter, which is separate from the University, is responsible for conducting research and educational outreach programs. Hay said the AgCenter was part of the University prior to 1972. When federal money from the USDA was being used for teaching purposes, the state Legislature separated the two and gave the AgCenter the mission of research and extension, ensuring that funding would from then on be spent properly. The AgCenter still uses some of the buildings owned by the LSU System, though it is separate. Hay said the AgCenter has always allowed the University to use the swine unit free of charge for hands-on work in some of the
classes. But now the AgCenter can no longer afford its swine research and plans to close unless the University pays to keep the unit open and running, he said. The only question that remains is whether the University will financially support the unit, he said. It has yet to be determined when the University will decide. The AgCenter receives state and federal funding, as well as some from parish offices. Large amounts of grant program money flow in each year, yet they are only used to RESEARCH, see page 23
Read an opinion of the swine unit closure, p. 21.
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A baby pig is cared for at the AgCenter swine unit. The center is in danger of closure.
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STATE/LOCAL
Knox cleared of murder based on evidence, ‘real truth’ could differ
Federal judge declines to find CIA in comtempt for destroying videotapes
School board votes to appoint EBR member as ‘literacy coach’
ROME (AP) — An Italian judge who was part of the jury that acquitted Amanda Knox said Wednesday that she and her ex-boyfriend were cleared of murder based on the evidence, but the “real truth” could be different. Judge Claudio Pratillo Hellmann said in a state TV interview that Knox and Italian Raffaele Sollecito may know what happened in the 2007 slaying of Meredith Kercher, Knox’s British roommate. Knox and Sollecito have vehemently denied wrongdoing in Kercher’s murder. Russia claims to have detained Chinese spy seeking missile designs
NEW YORK (AP) — A federal judge declined Wednesday to find the CIA in contempt for destroying videotapes of Sept. 11 detainee interrogations, saying to do so would serve no beneficial purpose and the CIA had put in place new procedures to prevent such destruction from happening again. U.S. District Judge Alvin Hellerstein said in a written ruling that the CIA has since remedied its failure to produce videotapes in response to requests by the American Civil Liberties Union. Ala. loses legal immigrant workers as immigration law takes effect
BAKER (AP) — The Baker School Board has voted 4-1 to appoint East Baton Rouge School Board member Vereta Lee as a “literacy coach” at Baker Middle School with an annual salary of $53,070. The Advocate reports board member Troy Watson voted against interim Superintendent Ulysses Joseph’s recommendation to hire Lee Tuesday night. Joseph said that the new hire would be responsible for tutoring students, especially in reading.
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama’s strict immigration law may be backfiring. Intended to force illegal workers out of jobs, it is also driving away many construction workers, roofers and field hands in the country legally who do backbreaking jobs. The vacancies have created a void that will surely deal a blow to the state’s economy and could slow the rebuilding of Tuscaloosa and other tornado-damaged cities. Legislators said the law would help legal residents suffering from nearly 10 percent unemployment.
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A federal prosecutor pleaded for leniency Wednesday for two former police officers who pleaded guilty to helping cover up deadly shootings on a New Orleans bridge after Hurricane Katrina, but a pair of judges rejected those requests. U.S. District Judge Martin Feldman sentenced Ignatius Hills to 6 1/2 years in prison for his role in the cover-up of the Danziger Bridge shootings, in which police shot and killed two people and wounded four others less than a week after the 2005 storm.
MOSCOW (AP) — Russia’s intelligence service said Wednesday it has detained an alleged Chinese spy who tried to obtain designs of an advanced missile system as part of Beijing’s efforts to update its weaponry. The Chinese national, who worked as an interpreter for visiting Chinese officials, made attempts to buy documentation for the S-300 long-range surface-to-air missile system, the Federal Security Service said in a statement. He faces up to 20 years in jail.
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Former Republican vice presidential candidate and Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin waves to supporters before addressing a Tea Party Express Rally on Sept. 15.
Palin to abstain from presidential race after leaving fans guessing WASHINGTON (AP) — Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin said Wednesday she will not run for president, leaving little doubt that the eventual Republican nominee will come from the current field of contenders. After months of leaving her fans guessing, Palin said in a statement that she and her husband Todd “devote ourselves to God, family and country.” She said her decision maintains that order. Palin sent the statement to supporters.
Prosecutor pleads for leniency for two former police officers
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LSU ranks as top influential school Position based on social media stature
must be both tech-savvy enough the University is. Everett said the University is to have a well-managed Twitter account and have the most in- unique because it has a strong following outside of fluential professors, the student popula[alumni] and others Most influential Brian Sibille tion, such as people engaging with them,” who attend other the site said. universities: Staff Writer As of Oct. 1. Texas A&M University - 73 schools but go to The University is ranked the 5, the University games in Death 2. UW- Madison - 71 ninth-most influential institu- (@lsu) had nearly Valley. tion among the nation’s schools 7,000 Twitter follow- 3. Harvard University - 69 She said the 4. University of Oklahoma - 67 only reason she because of social media used to ers. connect with the public, accordWith the large 5. Stanford University - 67 has ever visited the 6. Indiana University ing recent findings by ranking site number of rankings University’s social Klout. Bloomington - 66 released each year, media pages is to The organization compiled it’s hard to determine 7. Syracuse University - 66 find out if school a list of the 10 most influential the standings’ legitiwas cancelled. 8. UC Berkeley - 65 schools in the country based on macy, but receiving Brad Nor9. LSU - 65 how people share the content that a high ranking is al- 10. Marquette University - 65 wood, history seschools post online, according to ways good, according nior, said he agreed the Klout web site. If more peo- to LSU Media Rela- Scores assigned on a scale of 0 to 100. with the ranking ple retweet or share content with tions Director Ernie because the Unifriends, the school has a higher Ballard. versity has increased its online influence. “It’s good exposure for the presence since he became a stuThe site University to be dent in 2008. gives a score Norwood said he follows the ranked and be based on a considered as a University’s Facebook page and scale of 0 to top institution in remembers a contest the Universi100. LSU rethe nation,” Bal- ty entered with Texas A&M to see ceived a 65, lard said in an e- who could get the most “likes.” compared to Amanda Bucher, biology semail. schools like O t h e r nior, said she’s not surprised the top-ranked schools ranked University ranked highly because Texas A&M included Harvard of its large size. with a 73, and Bucher said more academiUniversity at No. Ernie Ballard Stanford Uni3 and the Univer- cally prominent schools like Hardirector of LSU media relations versity which sity of Oklahoma vard may not be as influential as ranked fifth LSU, which has such a big folat No. 4. with a 67. The University of California lowing. Bucher said she noticed This is the University’s first at Berkeley and Marquette Uni- the University’s social media sites break into Klout’s top 10. versity both tied LSU with a score informing people about parking The site claims social media of 65. problems and other issues. usage is becoming an important Megan Everett, political scimeasure of schools’ influence in ence and international studies American society. Contact Brian Sibille at senior, said the ranking is not a “The most influential ones true portrayal of how influential bsibille@lsureveille.com
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La. Economic Outlook predicts meager growth for the state Andrea Gallo Staff Writer
The Louisiana Economic Outlook report was released Wednesday by retired University professor emeritus Loren Scott, predicting meager growth patterns for Louisiana in the next year. That means stunted job growth for college graduates in the next few years, Scott said. “As long as the national economy is going the way it’s going, there are going to be no jobs for you guys when you graduate,” he said. “If you don’t like that [economic] outcome, remember that when you go to the polls and vote in November.”
Raising taxes, anti-free trade policies and healthcare policies from President Barack Obama’s administration has led to slow growth and high unemployment numbers across the country, which rebounds into Louisiana, Scott said. “Firms don’t know what’s coming next,” he said. “When you don’t know what’s coming next, you bunker down and you don’t hire.” This is a basic economics principle that will affect college students hoping to find jobs in the next few years, Scott said. Two industries unique to Baton Rouge that may suffer blows from Obama’s policies are its petrochemical industry and insurance company
BlueCross BlueShield of Louisiana, which employs more than 1,000 people. Scott said under the Obama administration, private health insurance companies will fight to stay alive. While the Louisiana Economic Outlook report indicates Baton Rouge’s economy is strong and offers employment opportunities, Scott said Obama’s policies could hurt the economy. Obama also wants to remove about $40 billion in tax exemptions for the oil and gas industry, Scott said, which is the equivalent of placing a tax on them. But the companies themselves are not going to be the ones shelling out the money, he said.
People who consume oil and gas — meaning anyone who drives a car and fills it with gas — will be the ones to pay for the tax exemption removal in the form of inflated gas prices, Scott said. Most people with pension plans that invest in stock portfolios are stockholders of oil and gas companies as well, Scott said. “We’re not taxing oil companies; we’re taxing ourselves,” he said. State higher education and healthcare funds are also expected to be tight in the next year, according to the Economic Outlook report. “We’re anticipating another budgetary shortfall next year for the state,” Scott said.
He said when such a shortfall occurs, there are only two areas that can be cut according to Louisiana’s constitution — higher education and healthcare. The report puts Lake Charles at the top of Louisiana’s growth charts after the announcement of three major construction projects, each of which were history-making capital investments in Southwest Louisiana, Scott said. Alexandria, Monroe and New Orleans are now the weakest areas in Louisiana, according to the report. Contact Andrea Gallo at agallo@lsureveille.com
ACADEMICS
SG urges new online adviser scheduling initiative Kate Mabry Staff Writer
Student Government is working on an initiative to give students one less thing to worry about. The initiative would allow students to schedule appointments with advisers online to avoid confusion and save time. With 89 percent approval, SG Senate passed a resolution Sept. 28 to request the University use an online scheduling system for students to make appointments to meet with advisers. Scott Sullivan, College of Science senator, said the main purpose of the online system would be to save time as well as provide information about the college and academic building. Human errors can occasionally occur when scheduling appointments by hand, and an online scheduling system would allow
students to access the database and check their appointment time, he said. Sullivan said he thinks ITS can set up a central database for the program without any additional cost to students or the University. Thomas Rodgers, SG director of academics, said he spoke about this topic with the department heads of the College of Science and the College of Education during the summer. While Laura Lindsay, College of Education dean, is still considering whether the new system should be implemented, Martha Cedotal, assistant dean of the College of Science, said she doesn’t think there is a need for an online scheduling system, Rodgers said. “The College of Science said they find most student calls for appointments need to be screened to see if the calls were going to the appropriate place,” Rodgers said.
“If all students were just scheduling appointments, they would have an overload of appointments to sort through.” In addition to speaking with heads from the Colleges of Science and Education, Rodgers also met with Gaines Foster, dean of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, and plans to further discuss the issue in the future. Trenton Ball, University Center for Freshman Year senator, who supported the resolution, said freshmen sign in at the UCFY counseling center and will usually meet with their adviser a little less than 30 minutes after signing in.
“We’re all busy,” Ball said. “It would be nice to have a confirmed scheduled time and not worry about waiting on your appointment.” Sullivan said he isn’t necessarily asking for colleges to be required to switch their scheduling system, but he is encouraging and recommending the addition to the current system. In addition, Sullivan said implementing the online service won’t require students to schedule online either. “Students still have the option to walk in and make an appointment,” he said. But De Andre Beadle, UCFY
senator, said he is concerned students will schedule an appointment but will not show. In response, Sullivan said this is an issue advisers face with the current system. “This already happens,” Sullivan said. “We can’t penalize students for not showing up for appointments.” SG members plan to continue to discuss the issue with colleges, and their responses will determine whether the new system will be implemented. Contact Kate Mabry at kmabry@lsureveille.com
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POLITICS
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Libertarianism gaining popularity among students
parties. He was especially critical of the bipartisan system. “You can’t get it right, and With a visit from Congress- you want us to vote for you?” man and presidential candidate Lewis joked. Ron Paul as evidence — and After years of working with numbers to boot — Kyle Aycock, both the Republican Party and the president of the University’s Democratic Party and ten years of Youth for Ron Paul chapter, said reporting from the state Capitol, the cause for liberty has “found a Lewis concluded another option foothold in our generation.” was needed. Aycock, political science and He said many of the nation’s communication studies senior, problems today are the products said he has seen shifting tides in of a faulty two-party system. the movement’s “Too many favor. people just align Aycock was What is libertarianism? themselves along state director of - Social liberal, fiscal conservative party lines,” he Young Americans - Value prosecuting only those who said. for Liberty for the Lewis said 2010-11 academic harm others the pressed econyear before he - Want smaller, less invasive govern- omy has led peostarted Youth for ment and no government involveple to hate one Ron Paul. another, which “We’ve grown ment in business, private life isn’t what life — the organization - Promote lower or no taxes or government over ten-fold,” - Advocate for no more Federal — is about. he said of YAL. Aycock con“When we started Reserve tends there is last fall, we had more to the Libabout four active members.” ertarian Party’s attraction with According to Aycock, the young people than contemporary group is now “hovering” around woes. 40 members, with more on the “Younger people are more mailing list. idealistic,” he said. “We literally had students In the Internet culture, “you sprinting to our table in excite- grow up in an atmosphere where ment [at the Student Organization you can customize your life to Fair],” Aycock said. yourself,” Aycock said. He added Aycock said he believes the that in comparison, “the governgrowing popularity of libertarian- ment is really unresponsive.” ism is largely due to the political Internet culture has contribatmosphere in which the current uted to a stronger focus on indigeneration was raised. vidual liberty, Aycock suggested, Many University students but the government is showing were in grade school when signs of collectivism. the Sept. 11 attacks happened, “People get a sense of betrayAycock explained. al,” Aycock said. “It’s a whole generation Lewis was drawn to the Libof people who have grown up ertarian Party because of its focus around war, and people are tired on individual rights. of that,” he said. “Libertarians in “As a libertarian, I have a general are against unconstitu- right to be me,” Lewis said. “I tional war.” thought that was a pretty cool According to libertarian gu- philosophy.” bernatorial candidate Scott Lewis Lewis highlighted the basic of Baton Rouge, the current polit- tenet of libertarianism. ical arena has left many in doubt “As long as you don’t hurt of their government and political anybody else, you’re cool with
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us,” he said. “If you respect yourself, you will be in synchronization with and respect everyone else.” Aycock concurred. “One dynamic about the libertarian governing philosophy is not so much what you would plan to do, but what you would stop from being done,” he said. Lewis said he does not officially support Paul’s presidential candidacy because Paul is technically a Republican, but voiced his admiration for the congressman. “I was impressed that he could take the position he took without body guards,” he laughed. With Paul — whom Aycock referred to as “the face of the movement” — running for president under the Republican insignia, the libertarian cause faces tough decisions in its approach. “I’ve heard a lot of people say it’s time for a third party,” Aycock said, “But the end result is people are still voting Republican or Democratic.” From a utilitarian perspective, he said, the greatest good can be accomplished by working within the two-party system. Some students believe the appeal of libertarianism lies precisely within its inter-partisan appeal. “It’s popular because it’s a more liberal version of conservatism,” said Miles Baquet, communication studies senior. “It’s a cool trend to be liberal right now.” Baquet believes people turn to libertarianism because it allows students to hold conservative views while maintaining a liberal lifestyle, which he likened to “Republicanism in disguise.” He conceded to say that it is still good to see more middle ground in the political arena because, as he puts it, “America is too set in its ways with two-party politics.” Contact Clayton Crockett at ccrockett@lsureveille.com
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GOP presidential candidate Ron Paul speaks at the University Union Theater on Sept. 23 to promote his National Youth for Ron Paul tour.
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SG receives complaints about broken stadium bleachers Kate Mabry Staff Writer
The University’s Athletics Department claims it repairs broken seats within a reasonable amount of time, but students continue to file complaints to Student Government about unstable bleachers in the student section of Tiger Stadium. Chas Kelly, SG’s director of athletics, said he noticed the broken bleachers last year, and when he was appointed to office, they were the first thing he wanted to address. In May, he requested the University’s Athletic Department
repair the bleachers, but Kelly said he didn’t notice any significant changes made. “Not only is it an inconvenience for students, but it’s also a safety hazard,” Kelly said. According to Kelly, the bleachers move back and forth, and some are cracked or broken in half. Many times, students want to stand on the bleachers to get a better view of the game, and Kelly said he worries about students’ safety. “We want to get these bleachers fixed as soon as possible,” he said. Korey Jarrach, sports administration sophomore, said he noticed
the bleachers were unstable during the game against Kentucky last Saturday. “During the game, any time someone jumps up, the bleachers fall back and seem like they are about to break,” Jarrach said. “Last game, the bleachers flew forward, and people fell into the row in front of them.” But according to Ronnie Haliburton, senior associate athletic director for facilities, the Athletic Department has not received any complaints from students at the game. “When we get reports of broken
SCIENCE
Cadaver lab sets University apart Meredith Will
Contributing Writer
Housed in the School of Veterinary Medicine is a little-known branch of the Department of Kinesiology with a cutting edge approach to learning human anatomy. The cadaver lab, which offers classes to undergraduate and graduate kinesiology students, gives students a human dissection experience that will affect the rest of their careers. “Cadaver labs in undergraduate programs are really rare, especially in the South,” said Wanda Hargroder, assistant professor of kinesiology. Kinesiology instructor Melissa Thompson said the University is the only institution in the state that offers classes in a cadaver lab to undergraduates. That class is Kinesiology 3519, Cadaver Prosection. The course offered to graduate students is Kinesiology 4519, Cadaver Dissection. The prerequisite for the courses is Kinesiology 2500, Human Anatomy. Undergraduates may also take the graduate course. Thompson is the course coordinator for both classes. She said the dissection course is offered during the summer, and students dissect the tissues of whole cadavers. The prosection course is offered during the fall and spring semesters, and students use the cadavers from the dissection course to identify elements of the body through touch, Thompson said. “We really emphasize professionalism,” Thompson said. “This cadaver is someone’s relative.” The experience gives undergraduate students an upper hand when they continue their education in graduate programs because they are able to identify parts of the body more quickly and easily than other students who weren’t offered the advantage of participating in a cadaver lab, Hargroder said. One example is being able to tell the difference between arteries, nerves and veins, which look similar. Hargroder said arteries are tubular, nerves are flat, and veins are tinted blue because they still contain deoxygenated blood. “There is no doubt that this is a big advantage for students who are
going to graduate school,” Hargroder said. Thompson said the first course in graduate school is anatomy, so the students who took her courses are more at ease. “Knowing anatomy is the key to understanding injuries and illnesses, and to help people,” she said. Ryan Pontiff, physical therapy graduate student at Texas Woman’s University, said in an e-mail he took the graduate cadaver class at LSU as an undergraduate in the summer of 2010. “The cadaver lab is a priceless assist to any university,” he said. Pontiff said the class helped him understand his graduate school anatomy class better, and the handson learning is preferable to new, computer-based learning. Seeing the physical body and being able to touch it helps students
to better understand how the body works and gives them a greater appreciation of how bodies are all different, he said. Hargroder said the Department of Kinesiology wants to build a cadaver lab in the Huey P. Long Field House in the future, but they have not received any grants to build it. Thompson said the cadavers are given to the University by the Louisiana Bureau of Anatomical Services, which regulates donations of cadavers to ensure they are being used for medical purposes. She said people willfully donate their bodies to the cause, and the ashes are returned to the family members after the students are finished examining them. Contact Meredith Will at mwill@lsureveille.com
seats, we take it serious and make necessary repairs,” he said. “Even during the game, we will address any reports the best we can.” Haliburton said to prevent injuries, the members of the department will check seats before the game. He said the current condition of the bleachers stems from the way the students stand on the bleachers, and he will look into alternative forms of bleachers, like concrete bleachers, in the future. “We are in the process of looking into a better system,” he said. “We don’t want to take away from the excitement of the atmosphere,
but the bleachers can’t stand almost 600 pounds of people standing and moving on them.” Haliburton said he doesn’t know of any students who have gotten hurt during a game this season or last season due to bleacher incidents. “No reports from EMS from injury specifically [caused by] the bleachers were reported,” he said. “We take pride in trying to make Tiger Stadium as safe and exciting as possible.” Contact Kate Mabry at kmabry@lsureveille.com
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STUDENT GOVERNMENT
Senate, Office of Parking compromise
Kate Mabry Staff Writer
Student Government Senate tackled several problems on Wednesday night, spanning from the lack of commuter parking in some areas on campus to solving the issue of funding SG’s free scantron and bluebook program for students. In response to SG’s Sept. 14 bill to create additional commuter spaces, Gary Graham, director of the Office of Parking, Traffic and Transportation, met with Meredith Westbrook, senator for the College of Music and Dramatic Arts and author of the bill, to discuss the issue of commuter parking. According to Westbrook, Graham said it would not be possible to dedicate the front half of the Hart Lot to commuters, but he would look into splitting the North Kirby Lot between residents and commuters in order to ease parking problems on the north side of campus. “It’s a great compromise, and I’m very happy with the outcome,” Westbrook said. “Hopefully in the next couple of weeks, there will be more parking for commuters.” In addition, an unexpected breakthrough on the issue of funding for SG’s supply of scantrons surprised De Andre Beadle, University Center for Freshmen Year senator, along with the rest of the Senate. While Beadle, author of the bill to allocate $10,000 from the Senate’s Initiative Account to fund scantrons, presented his bill to the senate, Jason Tolliver, director of the Student Union and University Auxiliary Services, addressed the Senate and said funding for the program will no longer be the responsibility of the Senate this year. Tolliver said 100 small scantrons will be delivered to the SG office in the Union, and a bulk supply
WACKY NEWS Wife who killed, cooked husband denied parole following hearing CHOWCHILLA, Calif. (AP) — A Calif. woman who chopped and cooked her husband’s body parts over Thanksgiving weekend in 1991 was denied her bid for parole Wednesday. Parole commissioners rejected Omaima Nelson’s request for freedom following a hearing at the Central California Women’s Facility in Chowchilla, where she has been serving a life sentence. Nelson, an Egyptian-born model and nanny, had not claimed responsibility for the Orange County slaying of William Nelson, nor completed educational or vocational programs while in jail that would help her lead a productive life outside prison, the board said. Del. mom denies trying to sell baby for $15,000, says she loves him NEW CASTLE, Del. (AP) — A Delaware woman charged with trying to sell her baby to a Philadelphia man for $15,000 denied the allegations Wednesday and said she loves her
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Finance chairman De Andre Beadle speaks to Student Government on Wednesday in the Union. Beadle and SG solved their scantron problem.
of large scantrons, which were left over from the recently closed Paw Prints operation, will be dedicated to SG’s supply. He also said he will work with University business partners to fund the supply for the rest of the year. In other action, senators passed legislation to urge the administration to recognize October as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender History Month, with 77 percent in favor. “We do a lot to recognize our history and where we come from,” said Rachel O’Pry, senator for the Graduate School and co-author of the bill. “But for one out of every 10 students, their history can’t be found in the classrooms or on campus.” O’Pry said she is happy with the resolution’s results, but she thinks all senators should have been in favor of the bill. “We are supposed to be representing all students,” she said. “Several other schools have LGBT services, and our peer institutions far surpass us in LGBT resources and recognition.” The University currently
recognizes Black History Month, Women’s History Month and Hispanic Heritage Month. O’Pry said the addition of LGBT History Month is necessary since the University has such a large LGBT community. Karla Frias, senator for the College of Engineering, said she supports the bill. “I think this is a great idea, and I believe in equality for all students,” Frias said. SG also made strides in its resolution concerning technology in classrooms. T. Gilmour Reeve, Academic Programs, Planning and Review vice provost, met with Ashley Hebert, senator Graduate School senator, on Wednesday in response to the Sept. 28 resolution to investigate the “no technology in the classroom” policy enforced by some professors. “He agreed with my point of view and was glad data was available,” Hebert said. “A compromise needs to be made.”
newborn son and wants to be with him. Bridget Wismer told The Associated Press that the accusations against her and co-defendant John Gavaghan are the result of a big misunderstanding by authorities. Police have charged Wismer and Gavaghan with dealing in children and conspiracy. They were arrested Friday after detectives confirmed the two were involved in the sale of the newborn.
Police say the teens were booked with unauthorized entry and simple criminal damage to property.
Teens charged with breaking into house, throwing party HOUMA (AP) — Police say 18-year-old Quinntan Houle, as well as 12 teens, 17 and under, allegedly broke into the house in Houma currently under construction and had a party. Houma Police say the group damaged walls and other parts of the structure over the weekend. The Houma Courier reported Wednesday that the juveniles arrested for the break-in were taken to the Terrebonne Juvenile Detention Center.
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FOOTBALL
Hebert, Ware and
Loston back from injuries
Albert Burford
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Many LSU football players, including Barkevious Mingo [top left] and Michael Brockers [bottom left], sport the Chain Gang emblem as a symbol of team unity. [Above] A massive chain link occupies the media room in the Football Operations Building.
Football team uses ‘Chain Gang’ as unifying symbol
Mark Clements Sports Writer
Shortly after his move to Baton Rouge in 2005, LSU coach Les Miles made a trip to a local shipyard with an old, rusty, 25-pound chain link that was once part of a ship’s anchor. He asked a worker for five more similar links, interlocked and mounted. He would later paint them purple and gold. What he got in return was a 1,500-pound structure that has become a signature symbol of the LSU football team. “He brought back those 90-pound links,”
Miles said. “Everybody signs that chain signifying everybody is all in. Since I’ve been here that’s kind of been us.” Miles said the chain contains the same links that tie oil rigs to the ocean floor. The seven-year tradition calls for the entire team to sign the chain, signifying their unity and connection as the “Chain Gang.” “There’s a big chain in the team meeting room that everybody has to sign before the season, pretty much we’re ‘all in,’” said junior center P.J. Lonergan. “It’s a symbol of how we want our team to be. We’re all interconnected, we all rely on each other.” Current names aren’t the only ones
featured on the chain. Miles said the anchor contains signatures from all his past teams, including members of the 2007 national championship winners. “There’s years of paint on that,” Miles said. “Not a signature has been removed. It’s never been taken back down to its original paint. Some great players that have gone in the last years are all on it.” After one of the most chaotic offseasons full of all the allegations and investigations a coach could ask for, Tiger fans couldn’t help but question team camaraderie. CHAIN GANG, see page 14
LSU football coach Les Miles said senior offensive lineman TBob Hebert, sophomore running back Spencer Ware and sophomore safety Craig Loston have returned to practice and will be ready to play this weekend. Hebert returns from a leg injury that left him sidelined for last weekend’s game against Kentucky. Loston was recovering from a concussion, and Ware was nursing a hamstring injury which took him out of the Kentucky game in the first quarter. Miles also said senior quarterback Jordan Jefferson will be more prepared this week than he was last week after a full week of practice. He also said there’s no specific game plan for Jefferson as of today, but he’s happy with senior quarterback Jarrett Lee. “We’ll discuss those things tomorrow,” Miles said. “But I’m pleased with my starter and the progress our offense is making.” Miles also compared sophomore running back Alfred Blue to former LSU greats Jacob Hester and Stevan Ridley. “I think there’s a standard here that says if you play tailback or fullback, you’ve got to be a rugged football player,” Miles said. “I think that speaks to Blue.” Contact Albert Burford at aburford@lsureveille.com
BASEBALL
Nola brothers share LSU uniform, competitive rivalry
Aaron, Austin on Tiger roster after turning down pros Chris Abshire Sports Writer
Brotherly love doesn’t always extend between the lines on a baseball diamond. Freshman pitcher Aaron Nola learned that the hard way when his older brother, senior shortstop Austin Nola, nearly went yard on him during the baseball team’s first scrimmage in fall practice last week. “I decided when I wrote the
lineups that I’d get it over with the first day and have them face each other,” LSU coach Paul Mainieri said. “Aaron tried to challenge Austin with a fastball, and [Austin] deposited a double off the left-field wall.” Aaron, 6-foot-2 and 175 pounds, laughs about it with several days of context, mostly because the experience has already been the payoff of a lifelong dream for the brothers. Both grew up around the LSU program since they were toddlers and honed their skills just minutes from campus at Catholic High School. But that dream of playing together in an LSU uniform was
in jeopardy this summer, as the brothers were drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays — Aaron in the 22nd round, Austin in the 31st — and faced difficult decisions regarding their baseball prospects. While some speculated that the duo’s dilemma to go pro or attend LSU would be a package deal, both said it was a decision they had to reach independently. Both elected to stay in Baton Rouge. “Our situations were completely different,” said Austin, who has a .293 career batting average with 11 home runs, 36 doubles and 117 RBI in three BROTHERS, see page 14
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Freshman pitcher Aaron Nola pitches the ball during practice Wednesday.
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Nine position changes result in speedier Tiger defense
Mark Clements Sports Writer
Speed kills. That seems to be the mindset of LSU defensive coordinator John Chavis every offseason. Nearly every player on the current defensive line came to LSU listed as a different position. Nine different Tigers on the defensive depth chart have switched positions upon their arrival, five of which have developed into starters. Hoping to gain a speedy edge, beefing up his players and moving them closer to the line has become a staple of the third-year coach’s defense. “When you can be quicker than the person in front of you, I feel like you can make plays,” said sophomore defensive tackle Michael Brockers, who was recruited as a four-star defensive end. “We have ends on our team that can run 4.4s and can cover backs coming out of the backfield and not get beat.”
Chavis began the trend during his first year in Baton Rouge, when he converted former Tiger safety Harry Coleman to linebacker late in the spring of his senior season. Chavis has since continued the trend, transforming senior Stefoin Francois to linebacker in 2010, where he would start 13 games. “ T h e scheme was kind of tough, but I caught on to it and had some of Brockers the older guys like Harry and [former linebacker Kelvin] Sheppard teaching me and helping me out,” Francois said, who recorded 37 tackles in his first season at the new position. “I used [Coleman] as a guide, and he was very helpful in showing me some of the best things I can do to get better at the position.” Senior linebacker Karnell Hatcher was the next convert, when he made the move from safety last
spring to fill in for Sheppard. But the linebackers aren’t the only unit seeing new faces each season. Sophomore defensive end Barkevious Mingo, who was a four-star outside linebacker recruit out of high school, said he was skeptical when coaches first asked him to drop down to the line, but said the new spot has grown on him. Francois “I kind of didn’t like it at first … but I’m happy where I’m at,” Mingo said, who has racked up 13 tackles, 4 1/2 for a loss and two sacks this season. “Getting used to playing with your hand down and not being able to see the whole field is the biggest difference that I know. [Defensive line coach Brick Haley] teaches us what we need to do, how to do it, when to do what and it’s helped us improve throughout this year and
since we’ve been here.” The most impactful move may have come on the interior defensive line, where Brockers and fellow sophomore defensive tackle Bennie Logan have made their presence known. Both tackles were recruited as ends, and in their second year playing their new role have combined for nine starts this season, totaling 37 tackles, Mingo eight for loss, three sacks and an interception. “It’s crazy because you go from a couple of feet from end to tackle and it’s a whole different world,” Brockers said. “You have to have a whole different mindset. You have two guys beating on you every play, and it’s just a wear and tear. I thought I really wasn’t going to be able to do it.” Brockers has gained more than 50 pounds since his arrival and
said he spent the majority of his first days at tackle getting knocked down, often thinking, “How do these guys do this?” While he may have initially had his doubts, LSU coach Les Miles said the transition for the two tackles was an “easy” one. “I think their mobility really speaks to playing inside and those guys have grown from their defensive end days,” Miles said. “They give great push and strength and power inside.” Despite the number of moves, Chavis has compiled a defense ranking No. 3 in rushing defense and No. 9 in total defense. “I think [Miles] and Chief just have a vision of what they want their players to look like and how they want them to play, and I think we’ve played up to that so far,” Mingo said. “It just works.”
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GOLF
Two Lady Tigers chosen for amateur championship Morgan Wampold Sports Contributor
Sophomore golfer Austin Ernst and freshman golfer Madeline Sagstrom made the list of 80 players from 20 countries competing in this year’s Spirit International Amateur Golf Championship in Trinity, Texas. Ernst, the defending NCAA champion, will join the American squad along with three other national-champion golfers. The tournament teams feature two men and two women from each country represented. The two Lady Tigers will not
be playing together, however, as Sagstrom will be representing her home country of Sweden in the tournament. Sagstrom said the opportunity to represent her native land gave her a lot of pride. “It always feels good to represent Sweden,” she said. “I’m happy to get the chance.” Ernst said she also felt grateful to be selected to the USA team in the tournament, along with the three other national champions. “It’s an honor to be selected with all the elite players the United States has in the tournament,” she said.
Among those elite players is Ernst’s competition and close friend Emily Tubert, a sophomore at Arkansas who won the 2010 U.S. Women’s Amateur Public Links. The two have been friends for a while, as Tubert caddied for Ernst in the U.S. Women’s Amateur match in August. Ernst made it to the semifinals in the amateur but lost after posting a bogey on the final hole of regulation. Ernst said her experiences with Tubert should give them an edge over the competition in the upcoming amateur tournament. “I have played a lot of golf with her,” Ernst said. “We’re really
good friends, and we’ll play well together too.” Both Sagstrom and Ernst said they have to work on some aspects of their game to prepare for the competition they will face in the amateur. Ernst said she wants to work on keeping the ball in play to create the most opportunities for birdies, while Sagstrom will focus on her short game over the next
few weeks. The tournament starts Nov. 2 and features separate men’s and women’s Four-Ball competitions, with the scores from each pair combining for the International Team score. Contact Morgan Wampold at mwampold@lsureveille.com
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Discussion begun to construct lot, garage at old Tiger Park
Hunter Paniagua Sports Writer
Although the LSU softball team hasn’t played in the old Tiger Park since 2008, the site still stands, filled with trash cans and debris instead of players and fans. But construction crews will soon clear the 1,000-seat facility and turn the lot into a temporary parking area for the new Business and Engineering Residential College. Parking, Traffic and Transportation Director Gary Graham said he has not received an estimate from the engineers about the potential cost of the parking facility. “It’s going to add some parking that’s going to help alleviate [congestion] and meet the demands of the new residential college,” Graham said.
Eddie Nunez, associate athletic director of operations and project development, said the department’s master plan includes building a multi-level parking garage on the site. “We’re looking for the immediate future to potentially help the university out with some parking,” Nunez said. “Ultimately, what we’d love to do there is work with the University to develop a parking garage.” Nunez said construction of the parking garage will likely happen within five to 10 years. He added the University will likely wait until construction of the garage on Highland Road reaches completion. The Athletic Department has begun looking at how a parking garage will fit in the area that includes the Natatorium and the W.T. Dub Robinson Tennis Stadium. Nunez
said the department has considered constructing a gymnastics facility in the area and moving the tennis facility off campus to a site south of Nicholson Drive. “Right now, it’s conceptually looking at the footprint of that area and seeing if there is that possibility to [add a parking garage],” Nunez said. Since the softball team moved to its new facility for the 2009 season, the Athletic Department has utilized the old Tiger Park as a “secured storage area,” Nunez said. LSU currently stores game day trash cans and other assorted equipment in the space. LSUPD has not reported any thefts or vandalism at the old Tiger Park in 2011, and Nunez said that’s likely because the equipment stored there has little value to the
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Old Tiger Park remains vacant since 2008. It now serves as a secured storage area.
average person. “LSUPD has done a great job of monitoring that area,” Nunez said. “In all our facilities in that region, we haven’t had any thefts.” LSU Chancellor Michael Martin said the University also considered constructing a new recreational facility in place of the old Tiger Park. But Martin said the
high operating costs of a second recreation center will likely prevent that from happening. “If we expand the rec center,” Martin said. “We’ll do it on the current footprint.” Contact Hunter Paniagua at hpaniagua@lsureveille.com
UREC
New Gold UREC leagues provide fiercer competition
Alex Cassara
Sports Contributor
LSU University Recreation has long provided intramural sports as a way for students to keep their competitive flames alight. Starting this semester, the complex appeased those whose flames burn a little brighter. UREC introduced Gold and Purple leagues to intramurals this fall to even the playing field, separating teams with a higher ability into Gold and recreational teams into Purple, according to Matt Boyer, assistant director for leagues & tournaments. If a Gold league is offered for
a sport, Purple teams are not eligible to represent LSU in extramural, nonUniversity facilitated events. “Gold is the most highly competitive, or top-tier, teams that we have. Purple is more of a public league,” Boyer said. This distinction can be found in the participants manual on the UREC website, but because teams choose which league they want to compete in and are not assigned, some are still outmatched. “We see some Purple teams that should be in Gold, some Gold that should be in Purple,” Boyer said. Boyer said UREC administration will rectify this in the spring by
establishing requirements for Gold playoff teams, such as restricting Gold squads below .500 from postseason play. Boyer said intramural participation has increased to its highest levels in five years. Flag football, the most popular sport, has 15 more teams than last year, bringing the total to 186. Eleven-a-side soccer, which was offered
two years ago, saw an increase of 14 teams from 2009 for a total of 77. UREC is also continuing its skills challenge series, which began last spring with basketball and softball, with football and soccer competitions. Teams of two will throw, receive and punt their way through pool play in the football competition for a spot in an eight-seed tournament bracket.
Teams can begin registering Oct. 17 for football. Details on the soccer competition are still being finalized. Registration begins Nov. 7. Teams can also register for homecoming tournaments beginning Oct. 24. Sports include innertube water polo, ultimate frisbee and futsal. Contact Alex Cassara at acassara@lsureveille.com
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Thursday, October 6, 2011
SEC athletic directors meet to discuss A&M, 2012 schedule The Associated Press
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — SEC athletic directors and Commissioner Mike Slive met Wednesday to discuss the logistics of Texas A&M’s entry as the 13th member even though No. 14 might soon be on its way. The meeting comes a day after University of Missouri curators voted unanimously to consider leaving the Big 12 — likely to join the Southeastern Conference — instead of committing to the league for the long term. However, SEC spokesman Charles Bloom said the AD meeting at league headquarters was scheduled several weeks ago and was “to integrate Texas A&M into
the Southeastern Conference and plan for a 13-team schedule for all sports in 2012-13.” SEC school administrators have indicated that adding a 14th school is likely, perhaps imminent. And though the vote by Missouri curators makes the Tigers a leading contender, Mississippi State athletic director Scott Stricklin said the conference is in a wait-andsee mode on further expansion. He said there were no discussions about a 14th team on Wednesday. “The commissioner has done such a great job of positioning us and we continue just to kind of look for his guidance and for him to lead us in whatever direction we decide on,” Stricklin said. “When he says, ‘Hey, here’s an idea,’
we’re going to listen to him. “Until then, I think we are all very comfortable with where we are at 13 for the time being.” Mississippi AD Pete Boone said a 14-team schedule would be preferable, but he and his peers focused on a 13Alleva team schedule because that’s how many schools they have right now. “Certainly, we’ve discussed that conceptually, it would be nice to have a 14-team league and to have a 14-team league sooner rather than later,” Boone said. “But I don’t believe anything
is imminent at this time.” Other athletic department staffers and the transition team formed after Texas A&M’s admission into the league also participated in the four-hour meeting in a conference room in the downtown Birmingham offices. “It was just about the schedule going forward and how we integrate what we’ve got,” Stricklin said. “We’re still excited about Texas A&M and what they bring to the table. “As the commissioner has said, we anticipate being a 13-team league next year and we want to make sure we have a plan in place that’s fair and equitable.” Stricklin said the transition team presented ideas and got
feedback, but there wasn’t a vote or decision on scheduling or division setups. “Any time you start talking about schedules, you want to make sure there’s fairness involved and that rivalries where we can are protected,” he said. “We’ve got such a great league, every matchup is a good matchup. It really doesn’t matter who you play. Mainly just make sure we keep the ideas of as much balance as you can. I think we’ve done that traditionally as a league, and I didn’t hear anything today that made me think we weren’t going to go in that direction.” Contact The Daily Reveille’s sports staff at sports@lsureveille.com
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FOOTBALL
Jefferson trained while suspended Michael Gegenheimer Sports Contributor
Despite not being allowed to participate in official team practices, senior quarterback Jordan Jefferson continued to workout throughout his suspension. Jefferson had access to the football facilities and worked out often during his time off. “I don’t feel I’m behind,” Jefferson said. “Throughout the whole time, I was still working out on a daily basis, still training and still doing the conditioning and keeping my mental focus really prepared for whenever I get back. At any moment I could have come back, so I was being prepared.” Many of Jefferson’s teammates stayed supportive throughout his suspension, with a few helping to make sure their quarterback stayed in playing condition. “He continued as if nothing happened,” said junior wide receiver Russell Shepard. “He threw every week. There were times where the receivers got together and we caught balls for him, and there were times where he came and threw on his own.” LSU coach Les Miles remained loyal to Jefferson, who had four carries for 29 yards, including a one yard touchdown run against Kentucky as the backup quarterback. Miles remained confident Jefferson could get the job done after
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Senior quarterback Jordan Jefferson was suspended Aug. 26 after police issued an arrest warrant charging him with second-degree battery after a bar fight a week earlier.
his first practice back. “We saw very little rust on [Jefferson]. He threw the ball well, he ran the football well,” Miles said. “We wanted to make sure that he was comfortable with the calls.” Fellow senior quarterback Jarrett Lee has started at quarterback the last five games in Jefferson’s stead. Lee said he knows Jefferson hasn’t slacked in his time off. “I saw him out here working and throwing a lot. I saw him every now and then practicing and throwing and running,” Lee said. “I think he was up here watching film and I know he was up here practicing, because I saw him. In the meetings the last couple days I haven’t seen him miss a beat, so I think he was
doing what he needs to do.” Jefferson said it was difficult to sit out the beginning of the season and watch the Tigers suit up without being alongside his teammates due to charges stemming from the infamous bar fight. “They did a great job playing without me, but it was a tough situation just sitting there and watching,” Jefferson said. “It was probably the hardest thing I had to go through throughout my life. But now I’m back, still fulfilling my dream and I’m going to do whatever it takes to make this opportunity that I have successful.” Contact Michael Gegenheimer at mgegenheimer@lsureveille.com
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Ex-studio head sentenced to four years in prison NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The head of a defunct movie studio who pleaded guilty to selling $1.9 million in nonexistent tax credits to members of the New Orleans Saints has been sentenced to four years in prison. U.S. District Judge Martin Feldman also said Wednesday that Wayne Read must make restitution for the money scammed from Saints players and coaches. He has already been given credit for $650,000 recovered through bankruptcy procedures. On May 13, 2010, Read pleaded guilty to interstate transportation of stolen funds and wire fraud. He once ran Louisiana Film Studios LLC in suburban New Orleans. Authorities say Read sold state film industry tax credits to investors; including Saints head coach Sean Payton and quarterback Drew Brees. But state officials said the company never applied for the credits. Texas QB Gilbert to transfer after losing starting job AUSTIN, Texas (AP)— Texas quarterback Garrett Gilbert, who lost his starting job after two games and then had season-ending shoulder surgery, plans to transfer. Gilbert was given an unconditional release from his scholarship to find another school. In a statement released Wednesday, Gilbert did not say where he planned to go, but indicated he has visited several schools
and will visit more while finishing this semester at Texas. Gilbert said he talked to coach Mack Brown and the staff and decided “it is in my best interest to transfer. I can’t thank all of my teammates and everyone at Texas enough for all of their support, but I just think I’m at a point in my life where I need a fresh start.” Brown said he knew it was a tough decision for Gilbert. “I can’t thank him enough for hanging in there, helping the younger guys and being a great team guy even after he hurt his shoulder,” Brown said. “Whatever school he decides to go to will get a guy who will work as hard as anyone and compete both on the field and in the classroom.” A junior, Gilbert would still have two years of eligibility to play. A former high school National Player of the Year from nearby Lake Travis, Gilbert grew up dreaming of playing for the Longhorns. He was thrust into the national spotlight as a freshman when he came off the bench in the first quarter of the 2010 BCS championship game against Alabama to replace injured starter Colt McCoy. Gilbert rallied the Longhorns in the second half but also threw four interceptions as Texas lost. He started every game in the 2010 season but threw 17 interceptions as Texas fell to 5-7 and missed a bowl game for the first time since 1997. His biggest victory was a road win at Nebraska that snapped a twogame Texas losing streak.
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FOOTBALL
Chad Jones runs 40-yard dash in under five seconds The Associated Press
METAIRIE, La. (AP) — Chad Jones, the former LSU star and New York Giants 2010 draft choice whose career was placed in jeopardy by a car wreck nearly 1 1/2 years ago, was timed at 4.84 seconds in a public 40-yard dash at a suburban New Orleans school on Wednesday night. “That’s a good time for my first time. Things went pretty good today,” said Jones, who also was celebrating his 23rd birthday. “This was just to kind of show the public there’s progress. It’s definitely not my fastest time. I’ve got five more months of rehab.” Jones, a safety, was taken by
CHAIN GANG, from page 9 Sophomore defensive tackle Michael Brockers said the Chain Gang helped keep team unity through their tough times. “We’re brothers, and we’re a family,” Brockers said. “We put it in all our videos and we wear it on our shirt. It’s about everybody being linked together as one chain. That’s what this team has banked on since Les Miles has been here and we’re going to keep the tradition going.”
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seasons. “Honestly, we made them separately. I was a junior, he was out of high school. It was complicated with the whole draft process for him. The great thing is that we both ended up on the same team from our independent choices.” For the younger Nola, who went 21-2 with 214 strikeouts in three high school seasons, the college experience in his hometown was too much to pass up. “We’ve been LSU fans
the Giants in the third round of the 2010 draft. He seriously injured his left leg June 24, 2010, when his car crashed into a street car stanchion in his hometown of New Orleans. He only began running again 3 1/2 months ago. “That shows you how fast things are progressing,” he said. The result left Jones optimistic he’ll be able to attempt a comeback with the Giants as soon as next season. “In the 2012 season, Chad Jones is going to be back with the New York Giants,” Jones said. “I kind of see that happening.” Jones won national championships in both football [2007] and baseball [2009] at LSU. He
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was a left-handed relief pitcher with a fastball exceeding 90 mph for the Tigers’ national title team and was known affectionately as “Dreadlocks of Doom” by teammates and LSU fans. He was drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers weeks after the Giants selected him in the NFL draft. For now, though, Jones said he remains focused on football, saying that the possibility of a pro baseball career is “still on the backburner.”
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Former LSU standout and New York Giants draftee Chad Jones runs a 40-yard dash in 4.84 seconds Wednesday on the track at St. Martin’s Episcopal School in Metairie.
Senior quarterback Jarrett needs to be all in.” Lee, who was nominated twice Now five games into the as captain and season, the chain emerged as a is used as a conleader on the ofstant reminder of fense, reaffirmed team unity and Brockers’ notion. also honors their “It takes all accomplishments 11 guys on ofeach season. fense, defense Miles adds Michael Brockers and special teams a smaller link on to make that the wall with each sophomore defensive tackle play,” Lee said. win, and said he “So if one link goes out, that wants the massive anchor to becould be a bad deal. Everybody come a Tiger trophy in the future.
“We list the team’s schedule and the things they’ve accomplished,” Miles said. “Every year that there’s been some significant accomplishments, it’s been recorded on that. I think the guys like it.” From pump-up videos to T-shirts, the Chain Gang can be seen across campus, uniting the team on and off the field. Junior wide receiver Russell Shepard said the tradition has become the team’s motto this year, and has brought the team
closer together. “If one link breaks, the whole chain breaks and that’s how we feel as a team,” Shepard said. “Everybody has to pull their own part and everybody has to be able to contribute. It’s not a oneman team, we need everybody to give that little bit in order to be successful. That’s what we stand for.”
our whole lives,” Aaron said. “Watching Austin in Omaha [at the College World Series in 2009] and seeing how much he’s enjoyed this place, it just added to my desire to experience the same thing.” Mainieri said he is “privileged” to have at least three more seasons with a Nola on his roster, but acknowledged the summer was somewhat nerve-racking for him as the two made up their minds. “I was so torn, because I really love their family, and I wanted
me what to expect in college,” he said. “Whether it’s school or how to handle myself or pitch to hitters, he’s prepared me for everything.” Austin said their relationship is “competitive,” and added that he loves to mess with his younger brother and get in his head to prepare him for the intensity of college baseball. “He’s right at the age, being three years younger than me,” the elder Nola said. “He can compete in whatever we do, whether it’s ping-pong or baseball, but he
shouldn’t win. I try to make sure of that.” While both will eventually be on the same side as they hope to lead LSU back to Omaha, for now the two enjoy the competitive edge that comes with fall practice’s intrasquad matchups. “[Austin’s] 1-0 on me right now,” Aaron chuckled. “I can’t wait to get another chance at him.”
‘We’re brothers and we’re a family.’
what was best for them,” he said. “If Austin and Aaron had decided to go, I would have been the first one to congratulate and hug them. Make no mistake, though, I was definitely rooting for them to be here.” While the two haven’t had much interaction in fall practice other than their initial encounter because of their respective positions, Aaron said his older brother has fulfilled his sibling duties on and off the field. “[Austin’s] definitely kind of given me some advice and told
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‘Making love’ with Janelle Monáe
RED STICK ROUNDUP Tonight:
‘Tightrope’ hitmaker to perform Monday at Tulane Ryan Buxton Associate Managing Editor
photo courtesy of HINDER
Hinder in concert With an updated rock ‘n’ roll sound, Hinder will take the stage at the Varsity Theatre. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. $20.
Janelle Monáe is a vision in black and white. Usually dressed in a crisp, monochromatic suit and bow tie, the soulful diva cuts a unique figure, topped by her distinctive, constantly evolving updo. “It’s definitely gravity-defying,” Monáe said of her hair. “So therefore, it is able to rest in so many different places. It takes care of itself. It truly has a mind of its own.” The same could be said for Show details: Monáe’s dynamic live perfor- The Campus Consciousness Tour, mances. Her shows start with music — a dazzling amalgamation which promotes the environment of soul, funk and rock ‘n’ roll and sustainability, is coming to — and evolve into elaborately Tulane University. staged performance art that • WHEN: Monday, Oct. 10 from 8 includes tight choreography, to 11 p.m. on-stage painting and full • WHERE: McAlister Auditorium, storylines. The Grammy-nom- 6823 St. Charles Ave., New inated artist will make Orleans a stop in New Orleans • TICKETS: $15 for the public, on Monday, Oct. 10, $10 for students bringing her frenetic energy to a performance at Tulane University. Monáe said she develops the show from a “very organic space,” and it’s a true reflection of herself as an artist. But only so much can be planned. The rest, she said, is magic. “Whenever I take the stage, I go through a different frequency. Something really magical happens — something that I don’t quite understand,” Monáe said. “But I know the friction between the music and the audience and me creates something magical that I’m absolutely in love with, and I don’t think I’ll ever fall out of love with it.” Talking with The Daily Reveille from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, where she had performed
United Way Jambalaya Jam The annual jambalaya competition benefits United Way. Featuring live music, food and drinks. Held in downtown Baton Rouge at Third and Lafayette streets, 5 to 8 p.m. Tickets range from $7 to $75.
Friday: Tigerama Tiger Band, Colorguard, Golden Girls and more perform all the traditional gameday favorites in the PMAC. 8 to 10 p.m. Students: $5, General: $20.
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R&B musician Janelle Monáe performs Oct. 31, 2010, at the Voodoo Experience. She will return to New Orleans on Monday.
MONAE, see page 19
MUSIC
Spanish Moon to host mc chris on Monday photo courtesy of DURAN DURAN
Duran Duran in concert Four original members of Duran Duran will perform some of the band’s hits. Baton Rouge River Center, 8 to 11 p.m. Tickets range from $75 to $219.
Monday: Nirvana - Live at the Paramount KLSU will screen Nirvana’s historic 19-song set in the Holliday Forum of the Journalism Building. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Free.
‘Nerd rapper’ talks fear, ambition Taylor Balkom Entertainment Writer
The name mc chris may not ring a bell — until you hear his high pitched voice. It’s instantly recognizable to anyone who watches “Aqua Teen Hunger Force” regularly, as mc chris voiced the insane MC Pee Pants for four episodes and in “Aqua Teen Hunger Force Colon Movie Film for Theaters.” He is coming to Spanish Moon on Oct. 10 to support his new album, “Race Wars.” The show starts at 9 p.m. Before heading to Baton Rouge, mc chris called The Daily Reveille to
discuss his new album, comedy and philosophy.
TDR: What made you want to be a rapper originally? MC: I started rapping in college at New York University, and I think it was a way to combat insecurities I had from living in a big city for the first time. I didn’t feel too good about myself and was pretty depressed. I’ve always loved hip-hop and always rapped other bands’ songs. I think it was during this really low time that I started to invent this persona to kind of ward off evil spirits almost. It got me through a hard time and it totally worked. TDR: Why do you rap about what you rap about? I just finished MC, see page 19
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Cartoon Network has featured music by mc chris on ‘Aqua Teen Hunger Force.’
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Weekly series features free shows downtown
Popular event aids local businesses
people who wouldn’t be in the area ordinarily, it’s going to have an economic impact,” Dyer said. Dyer said the mayor’s office likes to be involved in sponsorEmily Herrington ing events like Sunday in the Park because it’s a healthy way to proEntertainment Writer mote Baton Rouge’s reputation as This fall, Baton Rouge resi- “a town who knows how to throw dents can spend their Sundays a party.” Norman Elrod, English selounging and grooving at the Arts Council’s Sunday in the Park con- nior, said he thinks the slew of free concert series is a cool way to certs. culturally enrich Sunday in residents, increase the Park is a free awareness of surconcert series preroundings and is sented by the Arts often a remedy to Council of Greater boredom. Baton Rouge and Elrod said it’s 225 Magazine. important for the Concerts are hostcity to offer events ed at Lafayette Malcolm Robinson like Sunday in the Park at the Shaw Center downtown Arts Council marketing director Park because it diversifies the city from noon to 3 and promotes interest, which enp.m. every Sunday until Nov. 6. The jazz group Warm Daddy courages graduates to stay in Baton All Stars kicked off the series, and Rouge. “This is the capital of Louisishows to come include Mike Zito, Mia Borders, Flow Tribe, Nathan ana. LSU is a big deal nationwide,” & the Zydeco Cha Cha’s and The Elrod said. “We don’t want Baton Rouge to look like a dry land. It Dirty Dozen Brass Band. Malcolm Robinson, market- needs to be an open-minded city to ing director for the Arts Council, complement LSU.” said the concert series is in its fifth year and occurs every spring and fall. He said the lineup is terrific Contact Emily Herrington at because it features performances eherrington@lsureveille.com from regional, national and international artists. “No two acts in the lineup are similar,” Robinson said. “It’s really something for everybody.” Robinson said the Arts Council hosts Sunday in the Park because it helps the organization fulfill its mission to enhance the quality of life in Baton Rouge. “It makes a big difference in people’s Sunday afternoons. It gets them out of the house and into the community,” he said. Sunday in the Park is just one of several ongoing free concert series happening this fall in Baton Rouge where music lovers can fill their weekend itineraries. From 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Thursdays, Rock ‘N’ Rowe jams at Perkins Rowe and Live After Five goes on downtown from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Fridays. Scott Dyer, spokesman for East Baton Rouge Mayor-President Kip Holden’s office, said the surge of free concerts is likely driven by local merchants because they hope to pull patrons in to visit their businesses after the concert ends. “If you can pull in 5,000
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‘It gets [people] out of the house and into the community.’
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Members of the Warm Daddy All Stars perform at Sunday in the Park at the Shaw Center’s Lafayette Park.
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Reveille Ranks “50/50”
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Summit Entertainment
“50/50” is the best type of comedy — the kind that finds humor where no humor should be found. The film, based on screenwriter Will Reiser’s battle with cancer, stars the perfectly cast duo of Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Seth Rogen. It’s nice to see Gordon-Levitt showing off his comedic chops again, something audiences haven’t seen since he was on TV’s “3rd Rock From The Sun.” Rogen, who seems to be relaxed and playing himself, is the part of the movie that keeps contrived sentimentality from showing up too often. “50/50” can sometimes feel a bit too styled by Hollywood to seem completely real, but that’s a small flaw in a movie that perfectly finds happiness in the worst situation.
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JOEY GRONER
“Dark Souls”
From Software
The tagline of “Dark Souls,” the spiritual sequel to 2009’s “Demon’s Souls,” is “prepare to die.” And die you will — over and over and over again. It isn’t that the game is difficult to play — it’s simply unforgiving. One wrong button press or misstep will lead to instant death and the loss all of your souls. It’s possible to retrieve them, but difficult. “Dark Souls” doesn’t feature a hub world like the previous game and instead relies on various bonfires to level up and heal. With no familiar place to return to, the game’s atmosphere is bleak and desperate. “Dark Souls” will bend you over its knee and beat you; there’s no denying that. But the quality of gameplay and emotional rollercoaster you’ll go through will soften the blows.
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Twin Sister, “In Heaven”
TAYLOR BALKOM Domino
Long Island electro-pop group Twin Sister’s debut album “In Heaven” is just as celestial as the album’s name suggests. The group creates sprawling soundscapes that lay the foundation for lead singer Andrea Estella’s unique, haunting vocals. “Kimmi In a Rice Field” uses a synth melody recalling the ‘80s best slow jams without sacrificing originality. “Heaven” is a mix of ethereal crescendos and straight-forward jams, setting Twin Sister apart from similar bands who take fewer risks. The band manages to stay fresh in a genre that has grown painfully complacent. “Heaven” lacks some lasting value, but the effort shows promise for the group’s future. Anyone looking for a chill Saturday night soundtrack will reach nirvana in “Heaven.”
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Feist, “Metals”
Cherrytree/Interscope
Everything that has ever been present on a Feist album in the past — the folksy acoustic guitars, plucky piano notes and the pop-friendliness of singer Leslie Feist’s voice — is refined on the singer-songwriter’s latest album, “Metals.” Metallic is a good way to describe the new batch of songs — they are sleeker, heavier and smoother. Where in the past most songs would have been supported almost entirely by a slinking piano progression, guitar riffs accompany most songs on this album and provide the metal the album title suggests. “Metals” has a less eclectic range of music and finds Feist in a more focused direction. This collection of songs is grander in scale and is a more confident, self-assured work — one that finds the singer fine-tuning her craft.
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“House” premiere, “Twenty Vicodin”
KEVIN THIBODEAUX FOX Broadcasting Company
“Twenty Vicodin,” the eighth season premiere of FOX’s hit show “House,” takes us to the dark side. This season will inject Dr. House’s medical genius into a prison cell as the show depicts his life as an inmate after his incarceration last season. The premiere episode shows a new side of House, as his trademark snide remarks are tainted by a guilty conscience. With a new gang of characters, this season offers a fresh perspective into the intrinsic mind of House as he takes on medical mysteries from behind bars. The show is getting a breath of fresh air thanks to the new setting and characters that should make for an infectious new season.
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EDITOR’S PICK: J. Cole, “Cole World: The Sideline Story”
Roc Nation Up-and-coming rapper J. Cole displays why Jay-Z signed him as the first artist on the Roc Nation label with his debut album “Cole World: The Sideline Story.” Cole combines two of his most catchy songs from past mixtapes, “Lights Please” and “In the Morning (ft. Drake),” with the much deeper tones of songs like “Lost Ones,” where Cole tackles the difficulties of a couple’s unplanned pregnancy. Sprinkled alongside his solo tracks are appealing features with Trey Songz and Missy Elliott. The only thing missing is a more upbeat single, but the melodic and relaxed vibes behind many of his songs highlight the clever lyricism of the future star who graduated magna cum laude. One thing’s clear: if it’s not Cole’s world, it will be soon.
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Union to host open mic night today Eastan Croson
Entertainment Writer
Students looking to get in the limelight can find it tonight on stage in the Live Oak Lounge. Everything from acoustic music to comedy acts are being showcased at this year’s Open Mic Night series sponsored by the Student Activities Board and Campus Life. “We usually have a full two hours of open mic acts around 10 minutes each, and over 120 students in the Live Oak Lounge in the audience,” said Student Activities Board Chairman Randall Head. Open to the public and offering
a fresh source of entertainment, the Open Mic Night has drawn an audience since the series debuted a year and a half ago, Head said. Pre-nursing sophomore Kirby Lake said she thinks it would be interesting to watch her fellow students perform. “I think it would be cool to see other student’s talents, but I hadn’t heard of it at all,” Lake said. “For people who want to get up on stage, this is exactly what they need.” The event will offer a variety of acts. “We usually see solo acoustic, hip hop, comedy and poetry acts, but have seen full bands in the past as
well,” Head said. Generally only six acts sign up in advance and most participants do so at the event. “We think it is important for students to have a regular opportunity to share their talents with their peers,” Head said, “and have a chance to practice their stage delivery before moving on to larger venues.” The event will be tonight in the Live Oak Lounge at the Student Union from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Contact Eastan Croson at ecroson@lsureveille.com
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Brothers try to inspire art scene with impromptu performances Haylie Navarre Entertainment Writer
Brothers Joel and Daniel Willson are attempting to stir the creative juices of the Baton Rouge art scene. Their most recent performance was Spontaneous Combustion, an event combining live impromptu music and art, on the outdoor patio at Highland Coffees on Friday, Sept. 30, where limited chairs didn’t discourage patrons. Daniel Willson, sculpting senior, said Spontaneous Combustion spawned from the gallery he and his brother started last August called Aaron’s Beard, located on Staring Lane. Willson said the gallery’s name is derived from the Bible. He said several aspects of Moses’ brother, Aaron, were relevant to the ministry his parents ran on Chimes Street, which the served as the first location for the gallery. Willson said it’s important for undergraduate students to gain experience through showcases and decided to use the space to host shows for his sculptures. His brother, Joel, who graduated from the University in violin performance in May 2011, wanted to incorporate live music into the showings. The brothers played music and artists painted images inspired by what they heard. Since then, the brothers have done five similar shows. In addition to creating original art and music, the brothers are promoting the overall art scene in Baton Rouge. Daniel said Spontaneous
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Joel Willson plays violin Friday during a Spontaneous Combustion show at Highland Coffees. Willson and his brother, Daniel, held the event to inspire local talent.
Combustion is their main event as of now, but they also hold one to two gallery shows a semester. Joel said it is often difficult and expensive for students to get their artwork entered into a gallery, and he wanted to provide a space for local artists and University students to show and sell their work. He said many people easily dismiss the current local art scene, but his goal is to stimulate the arts and inspire people. Daniel said their aim is promoting a sense of community. He said the art scene in Baton Rouge is disjointed and only revolves around a few areas of the city. He said the University is a big part of the community — especially with the number of students studying art. The gallery aims to provide a location where students can gain experience and contribute to the community.
COMING TO THEATERS
Disney to re-release film classics in 3-D Staff Reports
Fresh off the runaway success of the 3-D re-release of “The Lion King,” Disney has announced a fresh batch of classic films will make the transition to the third dimension. The first will be “Beauty and the Beast,” which will arrive in 3-D on Jan. 13, 2012, followed by “Finding Nemo” on Sept. 14. The studio will release two more 3-D movies in 2013, with “Monsters, Inc.” slated for Jan. 18 and “The Little Mermaid” on June 21. Disney hopes to replicate the unanticipated windfall profits of “The Lion King,” which has grossed nearly $428 million worldwide since its Sept. 16 release, topping the box office for two straight weeks. Huge paydays for these four new re-releases will likely mirror “The Lion King’s” success, based on the success of their original theatrical runs. “Finding Nemo,” for example, stands as the 63rd highest grossing film of all time with adjustments for inflation.
The Mouse isn’t the only studio looking to cash in on cinematic advances. Oscar-winning blockbuster “Titanic” will see a 3-D rerelease on April 6, 2012, and “Star Wars: Episode I — The Phantom Menace” hits theaters in 3-D on Feb. 10, 2012. Contact The Daily Reveille’s entertainment staff at entertainment@lsureveille.com
In last week’s performance, the group played instruments ranging from standard trombone, violin and piccolo to less common instruments like the sitar, mandolin and melodica — a keyboard played by pressing a key to open a reed while blowing through a mouthpiece on the side of
the instrument. Joel said the event usually has six to seven musicians performing while three or four artists create, and it provides an environment where visitors can watch the creative process in action. Joel said painters who have participated in the event tend to paint in a particular style but find that their style will change during the event, depending on the musicians’ abilities. He said the musicians, in turn, look at the art being created and attempt to make an illustration of it. As both artist and musician, Daniel said he sometimes thinks about his music influencing the artists at Spontaneous Combustion. He said music often inspires him during the conceptual process of sculpting, and if he wants a particular mood in a piece, he’ll listen to music that complements that. In regards to the music he creates, he said it all depends on
what the artists pick up. “I can only influence them as much as they’re willing to be influenced,” Joel said. Contact Haylie Navarre at hnavarre@lsureveille.com
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the previous night with Stevie Wonder at the Rock in Rio festival, Monáe said she’s excited to return to New Orleans. “I love New Orleans. I love its roots. I feel very connected. I feel right at home when I come there to perform,” she said. Monáe last visited New Orleans during Halloween 2010, when she performed at the Voodoo Music Experience. Undecided freshman Melissa DeMoura caught Monáe’s set last year and praised the sensory overload she experienced. “There are very few live performers that sound better live than on their actual album,” DeMoura said. “It’s because they have this powerful voice that just gives you goose bumps, and [Monáe] is one of those people to me.” For students who caught her at Voodoo, Monáe said there will be a new treat at her Tulane show — she’ll be accompanied by the full Arch Orchestra, which performed on her hit album “The ArchAndroid.” The addition of the orchestra to the already jam-packed show really gets Monáe’s heart beating, she said. “It’s like a kid with 17 toys in front of her, and just being able to play with them all at the same time and hear the beautiful noise they make is absolutely mind-blowing to me,” she said. DeMoura said she’s trying to decide whether to buy a ticket for Voodoo this year or attend Monáe’s show at Tulane. “It’s a really hard decision because she was amazing at Voodoo last year and she won’t be there this year,” DeMoura said. But the inclusion of the Arch
MC, from page 15
listening to “Race Wars” and laughed my ass off at your Wii U reference. MC: Thank you. I’m just trying to be myself. I think I was raised on hip-hop that was always about being honest and being true and, not perpetuating this, but almost telling stories. I think taking a page from that book from all the rappers I grew up on that I just wanted to keep it real and talk about what I knew. You know, there is some posturing to hip hop, but primarily it’s me being frank about what my life’s been like and that’s maybe why it’s worked. TDR: Your CDs have skits on them as well as songs. Why do you include those? MC: I’m a fan of comedy albums from the ’70s and ’80s. I feel like it’s a dying art. I’m also a fan of old radio plays and radio shows from the ’30s and ’40s. When I worked at Cartoon Network, they did a lot of sound stuff when putting together shows. It’s one thing I like a lot and, since I can’t have a visual component to my concept right now, we just put a lot of actors into the sound. I just love the skits. I think it’s one big story that goes from album to album. A lot of the hardcore fans know what’s going on and a lot of new folks don’t know what’s going on, but that gives them a reason to come and check out the earlier albums. TDR: What do you want your music to do for the people that listen to it? MC: The underlying theme to my
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Monáe will add the full Arch Orchestra to her performance at Tulane, which she said will differentiate her performance from last year’s Voodoo set.
Orchestra just might be the tipping point for her decision. “If she’s going to be bringing a live orchestra, oh my God, that’s awesome,” she said. Enthusiastic fans like DeMoura are exactly what Monáe hopes for. She said she comes to each show “ready to give and experience,” but her favorite performances come when the audience is prepared to do the same. “When those two meet and we meet each other, we’re making love, and that’s always beautiful, right?” Monáe said. Tickets to the show are $15 for the public and $10 for students, which includes LSU students. Tulane has hosted a number of popular performers over the last few years, including Kid Cudi, Ratatat and Snoop Dogg. A student committee from Tulane chose to add Monáe to the list because of her authenticity, according to MaryKate Romagnoli, president of Tulane University Campus Programming.
“We try to bring artists that are actually talented — artists that don’t rely heavily on Auto-Tune, and people that have pure, raw talent. And she definitely has it 110 percent,” Romagnoli said. Students from outside Tulane add an important energy to the show, Romagnoli said. “We love having LSU students come here too,” she said. “When people come through and say they drove an hour and a half to get to the show, that’s awesome.” Monáe said she sees playing to a college crowd as an opportunity to make an impression on the people who are poised to make an impact on the future. “I’m excited about performing for the people who are going out into our world, and I would love to be one of the experiences that they can tell their children about,” she said.
whole career is having more selfconfidence than you do. Your selfconfidence isn’t there because someone convinced you that you’re not as good as you actually are. They’ve been drawn to you because you’re obviously at peace, you’re loving life, having fun with your friends, and they don’t like it, or they think that you’re different and they want to make you feel worse than you do and they do it. ... It’s their insecurities and negativity coming at you and
you can just deflect it and move on and not even react to or recognize it. Don’t even respond, because that definitely validates it. Just know that you’re great and people are messing with you because you are great. Just be yourself and enjoy your life and your friends. Don’t sweat what other people say.
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An Apple naysayer tips his hat to visionary Steve Jobs
Yesterday, the world lost a visionary. Yesterday, Apple lost its heart. After a long battle with pancreatic cancer, former Apple CEO and turtleneck aficionado Steve Jobs passed away. He was 56. Jobs took medical leave from the company multiple times during his career until he officially stepped down as CEO not even two months ago. As an Apple hater for the past five years and an outspoken critic of Jobs and his business practices, I can do nothing but tip my hat to Steve and his memory. After forming Apple in 1976, he eventually left his own company to form a new one — Next Computer. Jobs and Next acquired Pixar
Animation Studio, and after selling it to Disney, Apple acquired Next in 1997 — promoting Jobs back to CEO. Steve Jobs single-handedly made Apple what it is today. The company’s stock rose from $10 to more than $400 per share during his time as CEO. He revolutionized the music industry with the introduction of the Chris Seemann iPod in 2001 and Columnist the phone market in 2007 with the iPhone. He was a brilliant marketer, and now everyone wants to own an Apple product —
it’s become a symbol of status. Jobs truly loved his job, and he was damn good at it too. He literally worked until the end. Watching Apple’s “Let’s Talk iPhone” event Tuesday, it was obvious Jobs’ successor Tim Cook just couldn’t electrify the crowd as well as Jobs. I was secretly hoping Jobs would appear at the end with his famous “one more thing” line, but unfortunately the line and Jobs never appeared. After losing the love and trust of some Apple faithful by not revealing the rumored iPhone 5, the company quickly gains its support back — and much more — with the passing of Jobs. Apple was nothing without The Turtleneck and, unfortunately,
will soon be nothing again. I’m sure Jobs had the next five years of the company planned out, but after the next few iterations of iPhones and iPads, Apple won’t have the same vision. I thought the time for the competition to strike was six weeks ago, after Jobs’ resignation. However, with his death, there will be some big power shifts in the industry. Google is constantly growing and improving its Android OS and its integration with the entire Internet. Amazon recently released an entire new line of Kindles, including the full-color screen Kindle Fire, to directly compete with the iPad. Apple is set for now — and maybe the next five years
— but without Jobs, things aren’t looking good. If I owned a turtleneck, I would wear it with my favorite pair of jeans for the rest of the week. I’ll proudly rock my iPod and smile in memory at every glowing apple I see on the back of each MacBook Pro on campus. May you rest in peace, Steve — you truly were a Genius. Adam Arinder is a 22-year-old communication studies senior from Baton Rouge. Follow him on Twitter @TDR_aarinder. Contact Adam Arinder at aarinder@lsureveille.com
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N.J. gov. vetoes ‘Snooki Subsidy,’ shows real conservatism In recent weeks, the prevailing buzz surrounding New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie has revolved around whether or not he would run for the Republican nomination for president. Little is known nationally about the first-term governor, but some poll numbers suggest he might have a shot at securing the nomination in what has become a wide-open Republican field. His situation is somewhat reminiscent of our own beloved governor in 2009. With an opportunity to expand his political profile, Bobby Jindal opened his response to
Barack Obama’s State of the Union address with “Happy Mardi Gras!” and otherwise did all he could to torpedo his nascent national political ambitions. Christie officially declared Tuesday he would not run for president, ending months of speculation. Christie cited his responsibility to the state that elected him in 2009. Appropriately, Christie was not so consumed by his potential presidential campaign to forgo governing his own state in the interim. Christie vetoed a $420,000 tax credit Sept. 26 for the MTV show “Jersey Shore.” The credit,
nicknamed the “Snooki Subsidy” after one of the show’s most infamous characters, would pay for the production costs of the show’s first season, which was filmed in Seaside Heights, N.J. Christie’s distaste for “Jersey Shore” is well-documented. In a 2010 interview, Christie criticized the show for portraying New Jersey in a negative light and using cast members that hailed mostly from New York. The cast’s insistence on calling themselves “guidos” probably also offended Christie, whose mother is of Sicilian descent.
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The “Snooki Subsidy” was approved by the New Jersey Economic Development Authority, the rationale being that it fuels New Jersey’s important tourism industry. “As chief executive I am duty bound to ensure that taxpayers are not footing a $420,000 bill for a project which does nothing more than perpetuate misconceptions about the state and its citizens,” Christie said in his pointed criticism of the credit. In our modern American political understanding, tax credits are a goto, stalwart policy Chris Seemann for Republican Columnist legislators. At times, these tax credits truly do create jobs and stimulate the economy, which is their stated purpose. Often, both sides of the aisle use these tax breaks to patronize corporations or initiatives that have enriched them or their campaigns. I do not think this is the case with the “Snooki Subsidy,” but sometimes it takes a decision like Christie’s to remind us all what conservatism actually means. It’s an easy target for Christie, “Jersey Shore” is a contemptible spectacle Americans should be offended by, Italian or otherwise. The best the New Jersey Economic Development Authority can reasonably expect as a result of the show’s incredible popularity is an increase in gym and tanning salon
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memberships. Earlier this year, the tax credit’s namesake was paid $32,000 to speak at Rutgers University, the largest college in New Jersey. The decision to bring in Snooki — whose real name is Nicole Polizzi — was rightfully panned by almost everyone. What wisdom could the pint-sized philosopher have been paid to impart? Study hard, but party harder, of course. In blocking this tax credit, Christie is harkening back to an idea of conservatism long lost: actually saving the money of your constituents rather than wasting it on tax credits for those who scarcely need them. The show’s paltry production budget looks even smaller when compared with the revenue it has earned for the production company and MTV — an episode aired on August 25 of this year garnered 8.5 million viewers. Christie may not be ready for the White House, but he has shown conservatism doesn’t have to mean capitulation to monied interests, which is a refreshing idea indeed. Chris Seemann is a 21-year old mass communication senior from New Orleans. Follow him @TDR_CSeemann.
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The Daily Reveille
Thursday, October 6, 2011
THE C-SECTION
Opinion
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University can’t dodge cuts, eliminating swine farm bad for all
Last school year was bad for the University. OK, that’s an understatement. It was really bad. The big bad budget cuts were always looming over our heads. Instructors were fired, and programs were cut. And there was the constant threat of more cuts to come. All the while, we went to school, hoping that our major’s curriculums would remain intact. Then the school year ended. The budget talk seemed to cease for the summer — or at least it wasn’t shoved down our throats anymore. Fortunately, this semester has seemed relatively quiet on the budget cut front. But just when I got optimistic and thought the University would dodge any major cuts this semester, I was side-swiped by news of the Swine Farm closing at the
LSU AgCenter. The Daily Reveille reported Sept. 27 that the Swine Farm would be shutting down due to a $5 million budget cut. On the surface, the idea of losing the Swine Farm doesn’t seem very upsetting or like much of a loss, but after talking to some animal science majors and reading about the Swine Farm, it’s obvious that the University is taking a major hit. First, I talked Chris Grillot to fellow RevColumnist eille columnist and animal science major, Gabbie Bacques. She explained Swine Farm has a greater impact on the University than most would realize, and she pointed me in the direction of other
students affected. Natalie Whittington, an animal science senior who plans to go to veterinary school next year, said she had taken two classes at the Swine Farm during her time at LSU, and they both focused on the growth and development of pigs. She stressed the importance of those classes because students could physically see the pigs’ development, rather than reading it in a textbook. “It was definitely a hands-on experience. I’m from New Orleans so I didn’t grow up around pigs,” Whittington said. “Without [the Swine Farm] we would have no swine experience … and we’re actually getting to apply what we learned.” She said the Swine Farm is a big attraction for students in the animal science major because they want to get direct experience with animals and cutting Swine Farm will
certainly hurt the major. Before talking to Whittington, I attempted to get professors to comment on the subject, but all declined. Whittington said it’s because closure has been a touchy subject to everyone involved. “We’re afraid that everyone doesn’t realize how important this is,” she explained. “It not only affects students and teachers, but it affects the community because of the research.” Finally, with the loss of the Swine Farm, the vet school will also suffer because it utilizes the pigs as a learning tool. Overall, it seems the University is already taking a turn for the worse this year. Although many students may think it doesn’t affect them, we’re a connected University — every cut is damaging. Think of it this way — it’s
essentially the equivalent of taking The Daily Reveille away from journalism majors or taking labs away from biology majors. It takes away vital outlets for real-world experience. Unfortunately the LSU AgCenter isn’t run on tuition dollars, so any future tuition increases will be fruitless to save its many features. But hopefully, people will begin to realize the significance of such programs on the future of Louisiana and keep them away from the chopping block. Chris Grillot is a 20-year-old English and mass communication junior from New Orleans. Follow him on Twitter @TDR_cgrillot. Contact Chris Grillot at cgrillot@lsureveille.com
FAILURE OF DIPLOMACY
Danish implement ‘Fat Tax,’ should be copied in America
According to a 2008 CDC study, 34 percent of American adults, and 17 percent of children and adolescents are classified as obese. Denmark, in comparison, only has an obesity rate of about 13.4 percent. It should be surprising, then, to hear the country implementing the world’s first “fat tax” is Denmark. However, officials behind this “fat tax” claim it is not really meant to curb the obesity rates, but instead reverse the lagging Danish life expectancy. At 78.6 years, it’s just a little longer than America’s 78.4, but is still behind other European countries such as France, Germany and Sweden, which are a few of the countries with life expectancies Zachary Davis of more than 80 years. Columnist This “fat tax,” which is now applied to all foods, is based on the amount of saturated fat which is involved with an item. A large culprit in obesity rates and cardiovascular disease, organizations around the world have suggested limiting saturated fat intake for some time now. It looks like Denmark has finally decided to take a more active step than simply giving the Danish people suggestions. This tax works by being applied to foods which contain more than 2.3 percent saturated fat. If they do, then the tax adds on 16 Danish Kroner per kilogram of saturated fat — which works out to be around $1.29 per pound. However, this is all using the amount of fat used to make the product, and not necessarily the amount of fat in the food itself. Price changes in Denmark include an addition of 40 cents to a package of butter and 15 cents to a
hamburger. While this may not seem like much, it may be enough of a barrier to stop people from purchasing these goods as readily. Additionally, this tax joins many other “sin taxes” which are already in place in Denmark. Before this tax, Danes already had to pay a tax for sugary drinks and sweets such as candy and chocolate, as well as for cigarettes. Together, all of these aim to help improve the Danish health, and eventually lead to a longer life span. Because it is believed to be the first of its kind, many
countries — especially those in Europe who also have many of these “sin taxes” — are watching to see just how successful it is. We should be trying to formulate something similar. As I previously mentioned, nearly a third of American adults are obese. This is an unacceptable number, and while there have been attempts to reduce it, nothing drastic enough has been done. Say we were to impose a tax on sugary drinks like Denmark. The Danish tax rate — which is the highest of the six European Union
countries that have the tax — is 1.16 kroner per liter, around 20 cents. Again, while this may not be a massive increase, it may prevent some from choosing sugary treats over healthier, untaxed options. To some people, it really isn’t hard to decide between fresh fruit and vegetables — which you have to cook for yourself — or simply going somewhere like McDonald’s or Taco Bell. Plus, the whole meal costs less than five dollars. Thus, we need to make the choice more obvious. If we imposed taxes not only on saturated fats, but
also sugary drinks or even goods high in sodium, there will undoubtedly be some changed diets. For the good of the American people, our health care system and even our treasury, a sugary “sin tax” seems like the obvious choice. Zachary Davis is a 20-yearold History Junior from Warsaw, Poland. Follow him on Twitter@TDR_zdavis. Contact Zachary Davis at zdavis@lsureveille.com
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RESEARCH, from page 1
photo courtesy of LAURA MERIKAY HOFFMANN
Piglets enjoy life at the swine unit, which costs about $100,000 to operate every year.
conduct research. “You can’t write a grant for research and use that money to operate a program,” Hay said. He said the AgCenter is the only part of the LSU System that has a statewide mission, including providing county agents in every parish that lead educational programs for citizens. It also offers 17 research facilities and is responsible for 200,000 Louisiana 4-H members. Despite the center’s state program outreach, the loss of a swine unit will affect the University as well. Laura Merikay Hoffmann, animal science junior, said the swine unit is beneficial because many of the students will have careers as meat inspectors, farmers and swine producers. “So you can’t learn to do things and then apply for jobs in similar fields [if the swine unit closes],” she said. Hoffmann said she takes a class in which 60 percent of the labs are pork labs, and 40 percent deal with
page 23 sheep, cows and other animals. Hay said the swine production classes would have to be adjusted if the unit is closed. “You’ll have to learn to cut meat through a textbook,” Hoffmann said. She said if the classes continued to use actual pigs for teaching purposes, the classes would require the pigs to be transported from other locations, requiring more funding and storage facilities to store the animals. Hay explained the closure would not have a powerful impact on any of the required animal science classes, but having animals for hands-on experience is important. He said most of the students do not come from rural places, so the swine unit gives them a chance to work with the animals – something they are not accustomed to doing. Hay said the swine unit also sells pigs to other universities for teaching and research in human medicine programs. Contact Juliann Allen at jallen@lsureveille.com
JOBS, from page 1 Jobs had battled cancer in 2004 and underwent a liver transplant in 2009 after taking a leave of absence for unspecified health problems. He took another leave of absence in January — his third since his health problems began — and officially resigned in August. He took another leave of absence in January — his third since his health problems began — before resigning as CEO six weeks ago. Jobs became Apple’s chairman and handed the CEO job to his successor, Tim Cook. Outside Apple’s Cupertino headquarters, three flags — an American flag, a California state flag and an Apple flag — were flying at half-staff late Wednesday. “Those of us who have been fortunate enough to know and work with Steve have lost a dear friend and an inspiring mentor.” Cook wrote in an email to Apple’s employees. Contact The Daily Reveille’s news staff at news@lsureveille.com
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