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At the end of the recruiting cycle, LSU finished with the No. 3 ranked recruiting class, according to the recruiting service 247Sports. In total, the Tigers signed 23 players with 17 of their commitments coming from Louisiana. LSU secured nine of the top 10 players in the state. These athletes hail from multiple cities and play various positions.

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Facebook post sparks open forum about race

BY CAITIE BURKES @caitie1221 At 1 p.m. on Wednesday, a flurry of students took to Twitter, using the hashtag “#BeingBlackatLSU” in response to a controversial Facebook post made the night before. The hashtag created a forum for minority students to reveal the daily struggles they face at a predominately white university.

Biochemistry freshman Alex Reinhardt posted to the LSU Class of 2019 Facebook page Tuesday night inquiring about the possibility of a “White Student Union,” a caucasian version of the University’s Black Student Union, complete with “programs talking about our ancestors and even a speed dating night.” She also suggested designating a month to celebrating white culture and race.

Shortly after, Reinhardt edited the post to clarify that her inquiry was part of a personal research project on racism, which she said she hopes to get published. She said she wanted to elicit genuine replies from her classmates to shed light on the issue of racism on campus.

Reinhardt said she never intended to offend anyone.

“My intention was to get a natural response,” Reinhardt said.

“And that’s definitely what I got.”

BSU president Destinee Merida said her organization launched the afternoon Twitter trend after reading Reinhardt’s comments on Facebook, which she described as “the breaking point” to ignite a social media conversation.

“We want people to understand where we’re coming from,” she said.

Students’ tweets discussed their experiences with racism both on and off campus, ranging from classroom tensions to Tigerland denials.

LSU President F. King Alexander even joined in on the

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Reinhardt said reading the #BeingBlackatLSU tweets put everything into a new perspective for her, and she plans to include them in her research.

Contrary to popular interpretation, Reinhardt said she disagrees with the creation of a “White Student Union” as the University is an overwhelmingly white institution.

Though Reinhardt later clarified the post again, with a second post saying she did not actually want a “White Student Union,” students still expressed disappointment in her research method.

Merida said the original Facebook post was “very upsetting,” and did not take the organization’s original purpose — to offer black students a safe place on campus where their voices could be heard — into consideration.

She said she thinks there were better ways to go about starting a conversation about University

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“When you put something out there like that, especially on social media, you can’t take it back,” Merida said.

LSU NAACP President Monturios Howard said he found the post “disheartening.” He said her words showcase the vast disconnect between white and black students.

As a member of the black community, Howard said he is part of what makes up only 14 percent of the University population. This shows how small the minority voice is, he said.

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“I do think that there needs to be a conversation between the two campuses,” Howard said.

“Because right now, that’s how it feels — there’s white LSU and then there’s black LSU.” While administrators aim to solve racial divisions, Merida said it is ultimately up to the students to implement change.

“Until we have a discussion with a diverse group of students and everybody kind of understands where everybody is coming from, the issue will never really be dealt with,” Merida said.

RESEARCH

Professor, grad students study Zika virus

BY ALLYSON SANDERS @allysanders97 In a small lab on the third floor of the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine, a professor and her grad students are using mice, mosquitos and monkey cells to study the latest outbreak of the Zika virus.

Pathobiological sciences assistant professor Rebecca Christofferson is researching the virus to see how it presents itself in different forms.

On Feb. 1, the World Health Organization named the Zika virus a global health emergency, highlighting the importance of this study.

Christofferson’s research began in June 2015, just before the virus began spreading in South and Central America at

rapid rates.

Christofferson said the timing of the research was “fortuitous” because she started before the outbreak, when many other researchers began.

She said the virus has infected so many because there is no natural immunity and no vaccine.

“It’s just taken off like wildfire,”Christofferson said.

Christofferson is working with veterinary science doctoral students Ania Kawiecki and Handly Mayton.

Kawiecki injects mice and mosquitoes with the virus to measure the level of immunity, while Mayton works with monkey cells.

“The fact that now [the virus] is becoming relevant just makes it cooler,” Kawiecki said.

The lab infects the cells with the virus to investigate what

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mitting it to a mosquito with varying amounts of virus in the blood.

“We look at how well it performs in this mosquito versus this mosquito, and how does it interact with the new virus in human cells.” Christofferson said. “We’re looking at the potential for immune pressures from people, but obviously in the Americas there’s not going to be much.”

The research also works to examine how Zika interacts with similar mosquito-transmitted viruses, like Dengue and Zinga.

“We want to know if there’s some sort of cross-talk between Dengue, a related virus to Zika, and what does that do to your susceptibility to Zika,” Christofferson said.

She said the team’s goal is to improve the ability to diagnose the virus.

It causes flu-like symptoms and a rash, but the virus is evolving and is not always caught before it causes worse effects.

Many people link Zika with Microcephaly, a birth defect that alters the brain’s formation.

Christofferson says there is no confirmed relation between the two yet, but the scientific community is pushing to prove the connection.

“We want to help the public health community be able to say, ‘you have Dengue, you have Zika, or you’ve had both.’

We are looking at ways to improve the diagnostic capabilities,” she said.

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The One and Only Lone quarterback signee Scott Jr. driven by competitive fire, business approach

BY JAMES BEWERS @jamesbewers_tdr If you believe Lindsey Scott Jr. doesn’t have the size to be an elite college quarterback, it doesn’t bother him because his height is just a number to him.

If you remind him that he may end up sitting behind a few veterans for a year or more of his LSU career, it won’t bother him, either, because he’s more than happy to do that.

If you tell him he was the Tigers’ Plan C signal caller for the heralded 2016 class — again — that won’t bother him because he feels at home under the stately oaks.

In reality, the 5-foot-11 Zachary High School product embraces all of the things that might look like hindrances or negatives to outsiders with a calm, cool and collected presence. Naturally, the Gatorade Louisiana Player of the Year took a “business” approach when

deciding to remain in Baton Rouge and play for the purple and gold.

As his “older brother,” sophomore quarterback Brandon Harris watched him sign on the dotted line Wednesday, Scott Jr. wasn’t overwhelmed by the moment. He said he gets that from his dad, Lindsey Scott Sr. “Me and my dad share this trait where, sometimes, we’re excited on the inside, but our face doesn’t really show the magnitude of it,” Scott Jr. said with a laugh. “So, I’m excited.”

Scott Jr. describes himself as “normal kid,” but his career as a Bronco has been anything but average. He’s been a starter at 5A program since his sophomore year, leading Zachary to a 14-1 record in 2015 and its first state championship in school history. His accolades, which include back-to-back Class 5A Offensive MVP honors, seem

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Lindsey Scott Jr. signs his letter of intent on Wednesday at Zachary High School.

Another year, another LSU recruiting class without a top-tier quarterback.

It seems as if LSU’s process for recruiting elite quarterbacks is as antiquated as the fax machines it doesn’t receive their national letters of intent on.

Four-star Feleipe Franks was supposed to be the quarterback of the future at 6 foot-6 with a .50 caliber rifle for an arm, but after being committed to LSU since June 2014, he spurned the Tigers for Florida in November. As much as I’d like to blame athletic director Joe Alleva for losing Franks, he visited Florida two consecutive weeks before the Les-Miles-is-getting-fired debacle. That was more likely the last straw than a decision maker.

The Tigers did manage to secure three-star quarterback Lindsey Scott Jr., but he wasn’t even offered until Jan. 19, after LSU struck out with Franks and its late run at Dwayne Haskins Jr. proved moot.

LSU also royally dropped the ball in filing an obvious hole at linebacker again. Four-star outside linebacker commit Erick Fowler ended up signing with Texas, leaving four-star recruits Michael Divinity and Rahssan Thornton as the only true linebackers in the class.

But it’s hard to be too cynical

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CLUB SPORTS

Brown seeks growth after stand-out junior campaign

BY MARC STEVENS @Marc_TDR

For the LSU club lacrosse team, 2015 was a big year.

The team had one of its best seasons in program history, finishing with a 10-6 record and a No. 37 ranking in LAXpower.com’s final power rankings, the highest since the rankings were established in 2006.

LSU achieved this in part because of the dynamic play of then-senior attacker Hunter Stinson and then-junior attacker Thomas Brown. The duo tied for the team lead in points with

Stinson topping the squad in goals, while Brown led the MCLA, club equivalent to the NCAA, with 50 assists.

But after graduating, Stinson will not be on the field in 2016, and some players will need to step up to replace his production.

Stinson said Brown is in prime position to do just that.

“His ability to beat a defender almost anytime he wanted to creates opportunities,” Stinson said. “It will help the younger players adjust to the [college level] ... by not having to do so much and getting feeds

by Thomas.”

The senior attacker is beginning his fourth season with the program and is looking to build on his impressive past season.

Brown’s experience has thirdyear coach Jeff Echols wanting him to step up and become a leader on the field.

“He has to take that leadership role,” Echols said. “He doesn’t have to be the all-out scorer. There are guys that he’ll be able to complement, but it has to be his offense to run on the field.”

The younger players are looking for leadership, and Brown wants himself and the other experienced players to

be there to help them learn — partially because he did not have the guidance when he was a freshman.

The Maryland native said during his first year, he got playing time right away but wasn’t taught much by the upperclassman as far as honing his skills.

Now the younger players, especially those from Louisiana, come in knowing the upperclassmen and understand they have much to learn from the veterans’ experience. Although the freshmen are talented, Brown said he wants to

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Senior Thomas Brown runs upfield in an LSU lacrosse game.

Entertainment Mardi Gras Playlist compiled by Lauren Heffker

Music is essential to any good party, making Mardi Gras the ultimate celebration. From the New Orleans staples to overplayed float songs; from bounce to brass and rock, here’s your 2016 parade playlist: The Meters - “Mardi Gras Mambo”

Classics

Dr. John - “Iko Iko”

Written and released by James “Sugar Boy” Crawford in 1953 and recorded by The Dixie Cups in 1964, the meaning of “Iko Iko” has been debated about for decades. The song is rooted in Mardi Gras’ Indian language, a culture as rich and lasting as the song itself.

Modern

The counter to last year’s “Uptown Funk,” by Mark Ronson and Bruno Mars, it’s predicted “Downtown” will be 2016’s most heard Mardi Gras float song. Four artists make cameos in the catchy pop hit, including Eric Nally for the chorus, which is arguably the best part.

Fetty Wap - “679”

Fetty Wap’s popularity has gained impressive momentum this past year. Each club hit he produces ends up played more than its predecessors. “679” has just the right amount of remixed bass to be the perfect party soundtrack.

Big Freedia - “Booty-Whop”

Bounce

Known as the “Queen of Bounce,” Big Freedia is bringing the lesser-known genre to the forefront of New Orleans music. Music is just one of her mediums, as “The Queen Diva” also has her own reality TV show, “Big Freedia: Queen of Bounce.”

Katey Red - “Melpomene Block Party”

Another bounce staple which you can expect to echo from the walls of the bars on Bourbon Street.

Preservation Hall Jazz Band - “That’s It”

Jazz

This group is undeniably the definition of New Orleans jazz. They’re as much a part of Mardi Gras as the city itself.

Rebirth Brass Band - “Do Whatcha Wanna”

Carnival goers won’t arrive to a Super Krewe parade and not hear this song, it’s guaranteed. You’ll have the horn section chorus stuck in your head for the rest of the day.

The Revivalists - “Keep Going”

BATON ROUGE COMMUNITY

Mardi Gras Festival organized by local musician

BY ALLIE COBB @alliecobbler

The staple of every Mardi Gras season, we all know and love it. The Mambo has been engrained into every Louisianian since birth and never fails to make an appearance at every parade, second line and ball.

Macklemore & Ryan Lewis - “Downtown”

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Rock/Funk

The Revivalists are a gem amongst the rising number of New Orleans musicians, but they’re not hidden anymore. The band has been receiving widespread attention after releasing their fourth studio album “Men Amongst Mountains.”

Trombone Shorty - “Hurricane Season”

Troy “Trombone Shorty” Andrews has been building an expansive and solid following for years. With his band “Trombone Shorty and Orleans Avenue,” he closes out the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival on the second Sunday every year. Give him a listen and he’ll earn a permanent spot on your Mardi Gras playlist.

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With a heavy music scene in southern Louisiana, it’s hard to squeak out a small sound amid the loud background noise. But, if one local musician gets his way, the community will be singing in harmony.

The third annual Baton Rouge Mardi Gras Festival kicks off Saturday, Feb. 6 at 10 a.m. at the North Boulevard Town Square. The party continues throughout the day and closes at 7 p.m.

The event will showcase live bands, vendors, visual artists and festival food. The festival is free, but VIP tickets can be purchased for $25. VIP ticket holders receive a “Taste of Louisiana” meal and are eligible for photo opportunities with the talent.

Baton Rouge musician Henry Turner Jr. also serves as the festival organizer. Boasting an impressive resume, he has extensive experience as a musician, vocalist, guitar player, composer, producer and promoter.

“I try to find out what our city doesn’t have and motivate and stimulate a market group to the point where other people would get involved,” Turner said.

The musical headliner is set to be Henry Turner Jr. & Flavor, but the festival will offer many musical talents like Smokehouse Porter and Miss Mamie, Kyndra Joi and Soul Theory and Spred the Dub. He has produced the two previous Baton Rouge Mardi Gras festivals, and also admitted that he pays for most of the festival

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Children’s book explores Mardi Gras culture, inspires

BY DILLON LOWE @d_lowe96

Anesthesiologist turned author Keith Polk has written his first children’s book, “The Mardi Grasfish,” just in time for the good times to roll.

Polk, who resides in Pasadena, California, was born and raised in Bogalusa, Louisiana, 70 miles north of New Orleans. Having celebrated the festival since he was young, he considers himself an expert on all things Mardi Gras.

He said he believes his book

can be just as valuable for college students as it is for children.

“The bottom line is that Crawfrere’s story is intended to inspire you no matter your age,” Polk said.

“The key word is ‘compassion.’”

“The Mardi Grasfish” chronicles the journey of a very brave crawfish named Crawfrere, who writes to the mayor of New Orleans, Billy the Big Mouth Bass, to convince him that his bayou friends, who are all physically or emotionally challenged, should win a local contest to ride the main float in the Mardi Gras parade.

The mayor, moved by Crawfrere’s letter, asks him and his friends to join the “Krewe of Compassion,” which builds and rides the main float.

Crawfrere’s friends, nearsighted Oculo the Oyster, slow-talking Creole the Catfish, puny Saute the Shrimp and Pecan the Pelican, who can’t fly straight, are finally able to feel proud of who they are.

Mayor Billy, impressed by Crawfrere’s selflessness, declares that he will forever be known as “The Mardi Grasfish.”

“The Mardi Grasfish” was

primarily inspired by the children Polk treated during his 35 year career as a physician. He said he feels immense compassion to this day for all of the young patients he’s comforted throughout the years.

Just like Crawfrere’s pals, he has always assured his patients that they are special and should be proud of who they are.

“I’ve treated thousands of kids with disabilities in my career,” Polk said. “I like to remind them how special and important they really are.”

“The Mardi Grasfish” is the first book in a trilogy that will explore the different ways Mardi Gras is celebrated around the world. The next two books will see Crawfrere travel to Brazil and France, where Mardi Gras originated.

The book was illustrated by Polk’s godson, Eric Miranda. Miranda said he aimed to give the book a retro cartoon aesthetic with bright, fluorescent colors.

Polk said all the children who

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Made You Think

Charlie Bonacquisti @Charlie_Bonac2 America’s capitalist, sometimes referred to as “mixed,” economy creates the economic liberty we enjoy today, and changing our economic system to a government controlled one could have detrimental effects on our already struggling system.

The American Dream remains just as much a fixture in our culture today as it was when this country was founded. The ideas of liberty, equality, democracy, rights and opportunity entice people from around the world to come to America and follow their dreams.

With a self-proclaimed democratic socialist named Bernie Sanders in the presidential race, everyone should understand socialism’s impact on our American Dream.

According to the MerriamWebster dictionary, socialism is “a way of organizing a society in which major industries are owned and controlled by the government rather than by individual people and companies.”

People don’t have a right to private property under an extreme socialist government, and all means of production are under the state’s control. Socialism would end our freedom to choose our

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Logic Dictates Captain Garrett Marcel @Gret419 Students studying or vacationing abroad should avoid the current political and economic turmoil associated with southeastern Europe, specifically Greece. Greece opened Europe’s door to more than 850,000 refugees — a huge mistake.

The Guardian estimates that over another million refugees will enter Europe this year, many through Greece. For a country with a population of about 11 million, the uncontrollable inflow of refugees is disastrous to Greece and the European Union.

Unfortunately for the EU, Greece is part of the Schengen Area, a group of 26 European countries without passports or border

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Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., speaks during a campaign stop at the Claremont Opera House, Tuesday, Feb. 2 in Claremont, N.H. successful corporation that provides hundreds of jobs?

As we all know, our country is trapped in a debt that never stops growing. The plans stemming from our democratic socialist candidate involve taking more money from those who fall into the category of “the top 1 percent” in order to provide free stuff, like tuitionfree college.

Even if the government took in all the money from “the top 1 percent,” it still couldn’t cover these new programs, and we’d be in even greater debt. In fact, Sanders recently said he would raise taxes on the middle class to pay for his intended programs.

By giving away things for free and raising taxes on the wealthy, the American people lose the

incentive to become wealthy, and it will force large businesses and corporations to cut jobs.

As Margaret Thatcher once said, “The problem with socialism is that you eventually run out of other people’s money.”

Our economic system is not perfect, but nothing ever is. Neither socialism nor democratic socialism will allow anyone to climb the economic ladder. Once socialism moves in, it’s here to stay. The American Dream will only exist as long as American citizens are given the opportunity to achieve their goals and become successful without the fear of being penalized.

Charlie Bonacquisti is a 20-year-old mass communication sophomore from Dallas, Texas.

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own jobs and bargain for wages without government intervention.

I realize that democratic socialism is slightly different. It incorporates a democratic political system with socialist economics, but the economic aspect of it is where the problems begin.

Supporters of the democratic socialist presidential candidate love his “Robin Hood” style economics, but this idea takes away the liberty and freedom the American Dream offers. It does this through taking even more from those who worked hard to become wealthy or create a company.

Corporations have become the enemy, and part of Sen. Bernie Sanders’ tax plan is to raise the corporate tax rate, which is already one of the highest in the world at around 39.1 percent as reported by the Tax Foundation.

According to the 2014 corporate tax rate report, our rate is 16.5 percent higher than the worldwide average. Sanders said in an interview with Bloomberg Politics he intends to raise it to more than 50 percent.

What people need to realize is many American corporations were built by Americans just like us. We are punishing our own people for becoming successful and forcing them to do business elsewhere.

Would you like it if the government took nearly 40 percent of your company’s money after you worked years to create a

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control with each other. Basically, once the refugees are in the EU, no one knows where they will go or which country will be stuck with the consequences.

Some European countries are demanding Greece stop the refugees. Hungary’s prime minister, Viktor Orbán, called for walling off Greece from the rest of Europe.

Rumors of other ideas include sinking the refugee boats, imprisoning refugees or imprisoning people helping refugees.

Destroying refugees’ lives should not be an option, but the EU should give Greece an ultimatum: fix the problem or exit the EU. Countries all over Europe are fed up with the violence and economic trouble the refugees bring with them, and should punish Greece for letting them in.

According to The Telegraph, 516 criminal complaints have been

filed in regard to a mob attack in Cologne, Germany on New Year’s Eve with migrants being exclusively responsible. Forty percent of the complaints filed were related to sexual assaults. Women were groped, robbed and assaulted by this mob.

If Greece’s government refuses to fix the problem, its people have to take responsibility before ultranationalist groups have their way with the refugees. The EU should cut them off financially if they refuse to comply.

The EU and the United States should reject future refugees and remove current refugees. Europe, America and Turkey can work together to build and fund refugee camps in Turkey or other states neighboring Syria.

This will cost the United States millions, but President Barack Obama could afford this humani-

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tarian aide if he’d stop funding the Syrian rebels. The alternative to this plan is the people in Europe becoming so fed up with the refugees that mass murder and human rights’ violations become rampant.

Here in the United States, we already have an illegal immigrant issue. If we take in more Syrian refugees, the consequences will go downhill quickly, as they have in Europe. You don’t need to house people in your country to help them, and helping them in their own country is definitely better.

Greece has not learned this lesson, but the rest of Europe is catching on quickly. But Obama and the next president could be smart and keep refugees out, or they could be stupid and let them in.

Garrett Marcel is a 22-year-old petroleum engineering senior from Houma, Louisiana.

Quote of the Day “Racism is still with us. But it is up to us to prepare our children for what they have to meet, and, hopefully, we shall overcome.”

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Thursday, February 4, 2016 SCOTT, from page 3 endless, especially after he rushed and passed for more than 5,000 yards and 60 total touchdowns in his senior season.

Yet, Scott Jr. had offers from the likes of Syracuse, Tulane, Rutgers and Maryland before he received his offer from LSU on Jan. 19. For a 3.8 GPA student, an achievement urged by his parents, even Harvard was among his top four choices.

“Even when I was little, there were days where I couldn’t go outside until homework was done,” Scott Jr. said. “My dad told me when I was little, ‘If it’s not an A, it’s an F.’” The knock on the once-Syra-

recruiting, from page 3 about a consensus top-six class in the nation.

It’s unclear if Miles used sorcery, black magic or wizardry to bring this massive collection of talent together after the rumors of his demise, having to hire a new defensive coordinator a month ago and losing recruiting coordinator Frank Wilson three weeks before National Signing Day. Most impressively, Miles put a fence around Louisiana this year, securing nine of the top 10 players in the state to support a class that features two five-star recruits and 16 four-star prospects, according to recruiting service 247Sports.

One glance at LSU’s loot and something is sure — LSU will have no shortage of talent at defensive line and in the secondary for the next four years.

Fortifying an already-menacing line returning all four starters from last year, defensive line coach Ed Orgeron is stockpiling a terrifying collection of players with the additions of Rashard Lawrence, Edwin Alexander, Glen Logan, Andre Anthony and Caleb Roddy.

Meanwhile, LSU’s most impressive haul lies in the secondary as defensive backs coach Corey Raymond bolsters “Defensive Back University” with two of the top five cornerbacks in the nation in Kristian Fulton and Saivion Smith, adding No. 3 safety Eric Monroe, No. 13 safety Cameron Lewis and No. 20 cornerback Andraez Williams.

The offensive side of the ball didn’t get much love on National Signing Day since wide

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cuse commit — his height — may have deterred many Power Five schools. However, LSU was left without many other options when long-time commit Feleipe Franks flipped and enrolled early at Florida and Dwayne Haskins ended his recruitment with a pledge to Ohio State.

Both Franks and Haskins stand well-over six feet, but what defines Scott Jr. is a undying competitive fire. According to Zachary coach David Brewerton, it’s unlike many people he’s ever seen. To his teammate, TCU offensive line signee Kellton Hollins, that competitive spirit is constant.

“If he says he’s going to do it, he’ll do it,” Hollins said. “If he says I’m going to beat you on this, he’ll

beat you. Even in math class, he’s like that.”

Harris noticed that drive, too, offering kind words to the tearyeyed Scott Jr. when Parkway Baptist defeated Zachary, 49-34, in 2013 Class 5A quarterfinals. “‘Don’t cry, dude,’” the thensenior Harris told the then-sophomore Scott Jr. after the game. “‘You’re going to do great things.’”

Out of that night two years ago, a kinship formed between the once-dueling quarterbacks.

The two exchange texts, and Harris tried to attend all of Scott Jr.’s big games. It’s a relationship that made LSU an even better choice than it already was for the newest Tiger passer.

That passion that Harris and so

many see can be directly related back to his father, who played at Southern and has coached Scott Jr. since he was six years old.

Sure, Scott Sr., an attorney, pushes his son on and off the football field, stressing to him the importance of his education because football doesn’t last forever.

But Scott Jr. doesn’t think his dad is strict. In fact, he considers him a friend, including a video game partner and a confidant.

As the football-adoring Scott Sr. explains, it’s father and son time when they’re at the house, but it’s all business when it’s time to put in work.

His son’s personality resembles his mother’s, though.

“I’m one of those guys, in the

gym or out on the football field, I’m screaming and yelling,” Scott Sr. said. “He’s not that kind of person. He’s a real intrinsic kind of person, doesn’t get a lot into what’s popular. But that’s his strongest trait. His strongest trait is that his emotions don’t really jump to the forefront. He’s always thinking and calculating.

“That’s what makes him a quarterback.”

With Scott Jr.’s measured demeanor, even LSU coach Les Miles opined about a professional comparison to his future quarterback.

“It’ll be interesting to see what needs to be done, and what needs to be adjusted, and if in fact he’s a Russell Wilson,” Miles said.

receivers Stephen Sullivan and Dee Anderson and running back Devin White enrolled early, but Miles filled out positions of need with two more wide receivers, a tight end and four offensive linemen, including 6-foot-7.5-inch behemoth Willie Allen.

In the end, the strength of this class should mask the obvious holes at quarterback and linebacker, especially considering the

Tigers are returning 17 starters from last season.

But Miles and company should start pursuing those two positions for next season’s class today if they hope to compete after Leonard Fournette is no longer on campus to put the team on his back.

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Rouge hoping to start their 2016 campaign on a positive note after a losing season, 4-5, in 2015.

But if Brown and the hometown Tigers have their way, the visitors will be sent back to Clemson with a loss.

Echols said his squad will take the season gameby-game as they go through the season.

“We have some tough games on the schedule,” he said. “We’ll know a lot more about who we are going to be [as a team] playing Clemson an incredible east-coast lacrosse school ... we’re prepping for them and we’ll just go forward and play our best.”

Jacob Hamilton is a 21-yearold political science junior from Slidell, Louisiana.

be there for them if they need help with their game or adjusting to college.

“If [the younger players] look to me, I want to be able to give them something to build on and something to learn from,” Brown said.

The former Georgetown Prep standout will have his first chance to lead the team on Friday when the team opens the 2016 season against Clemson at Olympia Stadium in Baton Rouge. If the team needs someone to look to, Brown is ready to take on that role.

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The musician’s experience started at a mere 12 years old.

His musical career escalated in 1978 when he started working with the band Crystal. After his stint in Crystal, Turner began

producing music and started a career as a radio announcer, but returned as a performer around 1984.

Turner got his first record deal in his early twenties. He hit the road, heading to New York.

He worked on the East Coast and outside of the country. He

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said while he loved Louisiana, for his career, he had to leave to survive.

A mix of blues, soul, jazz and funk, he and his band have been touring for the past 30 years.

He has found success, but remembers his roots and the importance of his origin. His primary mission is to introduce the diversity and culture of his Louisiana world to the world around him, wherever that may be.

His newest release, “The Baton Rouge Theme Song,” explains his experience as he falls in love with the city all over again. Excited about where Baton Rouge is musically and professionally, Turner said the downtown environment is budding and music is now

Thursday, February 4, 2016 being accepted.

“People 25 or 30 years ago didn’t get the chance to experience music like it is now,” he said. “I’ve been in a lot of major cities and I’ve seen the music scene develop in Sedona and Eugene. The same scenario is now happening here.”

Along with the festival, his latest pet project, the Henry Turner Jr. Listening Room, opened recently in Baton Rouge.

He said with as much talent as Baton Rouge has, there was no introducing spot. With the listening room, he sets out to explore new markets and introduce upand-coming musical talents to the area.

With these two large projects in the works, Turner is set out to achieve one thing: give

everyone a hand in Baton Rouge’s sound.

“I want to get the city involved,” he said. “I want everyone to be a part of the music.”

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Henry Turner Jr. & Flavor to headline Baton Rouge Mardi Gras Festival.

BOOK, from page 4 have seen the book immediately fell in love with the illustrations.

“Have you ever seen oldschool cartoons like Betty Boop?

I tried to give the book a similar 1930s, old-school feel,” Miranda said.

“The Mardi Grasfish” is now available for sale. The second book in the trilogy, “The Mardi Grasfish Goes to Rio,” is currently being illustrated.

“To any LSU students thinking about becoming writers, I’ll tell you the same thing Crawfrere told to his bayou friends,” Polk said.

“Reach for the stars, the sky’s the limit.”

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