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HOLIDAY

Students serve community on MLK holiday Day of service part of Commemorative Celebration

By Joy Lukachick Staff Writer

photos by CHARLES DHARAPAK and SUSAN WALSH / The Associated Press

[Top] President-elect Barack Obama rallies the crowd Saturday during a stop at War Memorial Plaza on his inaugural train tour in Baltimore, Md. [Bottom] Inauguration tickets are counted and distributed Jan. 12 on Capitol Hill in Washington.

Students visit D.C. for Obama’s inauguration

By Xerxes A. Wilson Contributing Writer

Many University students will spend today learning and reading about history.

Melissa Guidry is one of a few who will be witnessing it — live and in person.

Guidry and other students are traveling more than 1,000 miles, braving bitter cold and millions of onlookers to witness the inauguration of President-elect Barack Obama.

“There was a sea of people screaming, ‘Yes we can! Yes we can!’ The atmosphere was electric,” said Guidry, accounting sophomore, describing the excitement INAUGURATION, see page 5

In old clothes and tennis shoes, Britani Fields and two of her friends painted chipped benches Monday behind an elementary school in Old South Baton Rouge.

Fields, business junior, was one of 115 University students who volunteered for the Martin Luther King Jr. Day of service to clean up the neighboring community.

“I’d rather be doing this than ‘[Martin be at home watching television,” Luther Fields said.

Students worked at Buchanan King, Jr.] is and Polk Elementary and the Battered Women’s Shelter to clean the reason gyms, paint benches and sidewalks, why I’m at pressure wash and plant trees as part LSU’ of the University’s Office of MultiXaviera Leon cultural Affairs’ program. sociology junior Baxter Sanders, Office of Multicultural Affairs graduate assistant, said the event was moved to the holiday because King focused his life on serving others.

The day of service is the first event in the MLK Commemorative Celebration, a slew of events hosted by the Office of Multicultural Affairs honoring King’s legacy during the next two weeks.

Sanders said most people don’t want to do anything on a holiday, and it shows effort for students to get up early on their day off. “[Martin Luther King Jr.] is the reason why I’m at LSU,” said Xaviera Leon, sociology junior, explaining that King’s life helped change segregation at the UniMLK, see page 5

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$71M in cuts possible next fiscal year Chief Staff Writer

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Hot on the heels of mid-year budget cuts, LSU System administrators are preparing for an even heftier reduction next year.

In a broadcast e-mail sent Friday, Chancellor Michael Martin said the System is preparing for a reduction in state funding between $44 million and $71 million for the next fiscal year beginning July 1.

Martin said these cuts — between 19.6 percent and 31.6 percent of the System’s state general fund appropriation — could have “dramatically negative impacts on our students, faculty, staff, campus and all others we serve.”

Gov. Bobby Jindal’s administration told University officials, through the Board of Regents last week, that they are forecasting a proposed cut for higher eduction in Louisiana between $212 million and $382 million for the 2009-10 fiscal year, said 7:20 a.m.

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The national recession and slumping state revenue from low oil prices have led to fiscal belt-tightening across Louisiana. The LSU System — made up of 11 institutions — is dealing with $29 million in mid-year budget cuts, which are expected to remain permanent and are included in Martin’s prediction for next fiscal year.

The final budget won’t be decided until BUDGET CUTS, see page 5

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[Left] Alyssa Stewart, psychology sophomore, and [right] Kiara Fuller, biology sophomore, paint benches outside Buchanan Elementary on Monday morning.

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FRIDAY’S POLL RESULTS

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GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — Uniformed Hamas security teams emerged on Gaza City’s streets Monday as leaders of the Islamic militant group vowed to restore order in the shattered Palestinian territory after a three-week pummeling by the Israeli military. Hamas proclaimed it won a great victory over the Jewish state — a view that appeared greatly exaggerated — and the task of reconstruction faced deep uncertainty because of the fear of renewed fighting and Israel’s control over border crossings.

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BAGHDAD (AP) — Candidates in this month’s provincial elections are answering questions from voters and debating issues ranging from Baghdad’s housing shortage to the need to attract foreign investment. This is the new style of campaigning in Iraq, where candidates feel safe enough to stump for votes and focus on grass-roots issues instead of the religious divisions and violence that overshadowed earlier elections held after Saddam Hussein’s regime was toppled in 2003. The shift was evident at a weekend forum that brought together 13 candidates in the Jan. 31 election for provincial councils, including a communist, Shiites, Sunnis and a journalist.

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WASHINGTON (AP) — Anti-war protesters were throwing shoes outside the gates of the White House on President George W. Bush’s last day in office.

About 500 people marched to the White House and threw about 40 pairs of shoes at the gate while tourists looked on and took photos. Supporters say they acted in solidarity with Muntadhar Al-Zeidi, the Iraqi reporter who threw his shoes at Bush during a news conference in Baghdad in December. The event was sponsored by several peace groups. Organizer Jamilla El-Shafei of Kennebunk, Maine, says the event allowed protesters to express their anger over Bush.

She says he is “leaving with no accountability for eviscerating our Constitution.”

Jamilla El-Shafei, organizer of the Shoes For Bush protest in Washington, D.C., stands by hundreds of collected shoes.

Powell: Keep fighting for King’s dream

Obama honors King, calls nation to service

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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Former Secretary of State Colin Powell said Monday he’ll never forget the night Barack Obama won the presidential election. Powell was on a business trip in Hong Kong, watching results on television. Suddenly, it hit him. “I’ll never forget the words that came to me. And the words that I whispered to an empty room: My God, we did it. We did it,” Powell said at a breakfast honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the day before Obama becomes the nation’s first black president.

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WASHINGTON (AP) — At the dawn of a new era in race and politics, President-elect Barack Obama practiced the age-old virtue of service on Monday and summoned memories of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. “Everyone’s got to be involved,” said the man in line to become the first black chief executive. “Tomorrow we will come together as one people on the same Mall where Dr. King’s dream echoes still,” said Obama, who takes the oath of office at noon Tuesday at a time of economic crisis at home and two wars overseas.

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Student dies of suspected carbon monoxide poisoning Kelly, BRPD spokesman.

Kelly said the death appears to be accidental. There was no sign of foul play or criminal activity.

By Kyle Bove A Mandeville native, Oser Chief Staff Writer was the son of Gregg and Laura Seavey Oser and brother of Blake A 22-year-old University stu- Oser. dent died Saturday of suspected “Laura and Gregg and Blake carbon monhave always been so oxide poisonnice to me and have ing, according always made me feel to the Baton welcome,” said OliRouge Police ver Alexander, close Department. friend of Blake Oser.

Sterling “My thoughts and Kyle Oser, condolences go to general studthem all.”

Oliver Alexander ies senior, was Memorial serfriend of Blake Oser found dead vices were held Monaround 4:22 day at E.J. Fielding p.m. in an unventilated room Funeral Home Inc. in Covington. with an unidentified female. A “Even though it was just on the space heater was in the room at odd occasion I would see him, 528 East State St. every time I did see him, he had a The unresponsive female big smile on his face,” Alexander was transported to a Baton Rouge said. “He always seemed happy.” hospital where high levels of carbon monoxide were found in her system. The female’s condition is Contact Kyle Bove at improving, and she is expected to survive, according to Sgt. Don kbove@lsureveille.com

Space heater found in home

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‘Every time I did see him, he had a big smile on his face.’

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A floral arrangement is presented for Sterling Kyle Oser, general studies senior, in front of his apartment at 528 East State St. on Monday. The cause of Oser’s death is suspected to be carbon monoxide posioning.

STATE

Vitter gives presidential inauguration tickets Monroe students to witness history

By Nichole Oden Staff Writer

As millions of Americans crowd around their televisions to watch President-elect Barack Obama sworn into office, 30 high-school students from Monroe, La., will be at the inauguration watching it live.

Sen. David Vitter gave students from Neville High School and Lee Junior High School tickets to the presidential inauguration.

Vitter said it is important for students to witness the inauguration in person because this is such a historic election for America.

“It was very important to provide as many tickets as possible to students and school groups,” Vitter said. “I hope that this trip inspires them to consider pursuing public service in the future.”

Senators are each allotted about 360 inauguration tickets to distribute to the public. Vitter’s office received about 8,000 requests from people hoping to receive tickets, said Gareth Vaughan, Vitter’s public relations representative.

“It was a particularly daunting task to allocate a limited number of tickets to such a large pool of deserving people,” Vitter said.

Both schools began planning the trip months before Obama was elected. Karla Brown, a teacher from Lee Junior High School, said this was one of the main reasons Vitter decided to

give them the tickets. Lee Junior High School started planning the trip last school year, Brown said.

Neville High School also began planning the trip last school year. Jeff Gregory, a teacher from Neville High School, said the planning began in February, and they booked it with a travel company in April.

The students from both schools arrived Saturday and leave Thursday.

Students were selected for the trip based on their grades and conduct, as well as their ability to cover travel costs, according to

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‘I hope that this trip inspires [the students] to consider pursuing public service in the future.’

David Vitter

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Brown and Gregory.

After deciding to give the

schools tickets to the inauguration, Gregory said Vitter came to the schools to meet the students, give them maps of Washington D.C. and extend a personal invitation to the inauguration.

Monday, Vitter welcomed the students by hosting a reception at Capitol Hill for the students and other Louisianians attending the inauguration.

Gregory said it was a “unique opportunity” for the students to see civics in action.

“Watching an LSU football game on TV is good, but it’s not nearly the same as being in

Tiger Stadium on game night,” Gregory said. “That’s the difference between watching the inauguration on TV and actually being there. This will be something that the students will go on to tell their children and grandchildren about.”

Contact Nichole Oden at noden@lsureveille.com

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TRANSPORTATION

Tuesday, january 20, 2009

ADMINISTRATION

Bus system changes Three new deans recommended Candidates bring routes for spring leadership skills Alterations made to meet student needs

By Brianna Paciorka Contributing Writer

The University’s bus system changed several routes at the start of the spring semester to meet student demand.

One morning bus was taken off the West Campus/East State Street route and was added to the Tigerland Route, and the Greek B route was discontinued. An extra bus was added to the Greek A route but will run counterclockwise to the Greek A route.

Changes to the bus routes were based on text message complaints, conversation with students and ridership information from the fall semester, said Gary Graham, Office of Parking, Traffic and Transportation director.

Graham said bus counts indicated the West Campus/East State Street and Greek B routes were not carrying as many riders as originally thought.

“We were getting complaints that people were being left in Tigerland,” Graham said. “West Campus and Greek B just weren’t being used enough to justify.”

Brandon Boyd, Student Government director of transportation, said he doesn’t think the changes

will negatively affect student riders using the West Campus/East State Street and Greek B routes.

“We tried to not lose any area and put the volume where it needs to go,” Boyd said. “Once people realized what happened, there were a lot of positive comments on the change.”

Boyd said the text message line has helped Student Government drastically by calling attention to problem areas.

Students can send a text message to (225) 454-9523 or e-mail sgtransit@lsu.edu to file complaints about the University’s bus system.

“We really take that to heart, and we work as hard as we can everyday to make the bus system as good as it can be for everybody,” Boyd said.

Graham said the changes will meet student demand on the Tigerland and Greek A routes, two of the University’s biggest routes, while helping ridership on the West Campus/East State Street route.

Tigerland rider Dara Romain said the changes to the bus routes were a good idea.

“It’s always full,” said Romain, psychology sophomore. “I think we need a lot more buses.”

Contact Brianna Paciorka at bpaciorka@lsureveille.com

RESIDENTIAL LIFE

McVoy Hall doors replaced for safety New doors increase security, efficiency

By Chloe Euston Contributing Writer

As part of an effort to make University residence halls safer and more energy efficient, the front and back doors of McVoy Hall were replaced during winter break.

Jay High, communications manager for Residential Life, said the front and back entrances of the building now include glass double doors with separating mullions — a divider between the two doors.

The new doors are locked by an electronic latch, High said.

The project, totaling $25,000, started Dec. 17 and ended Dec. 22, said Karen Rockett, ResLife assistant director of facilities. The construction of the doors was done

by ERO Door in cooperation with University Facility Services, High said.

The old doors on McVoy were wooden and locked with a large magnet — the same design that can be found in most University residence halls. High said these doors have been problematic in the past,

as students have cut the wires to the magnets, allowing free access to residence halls. The new electronic door latches increase building security by preventing this kind of easy tampering, High said.

In addition to increased security, the doors will make the building more energy efficient. The glass double doors have an air-sweep design and a separating mullion for a tighter seal, High said.

Additionally, magnet-style doors cause problems with their automatic release during power outages, which unlocks the doors, allowing anyone to come or go from the building, High said. The new electronically latched doors will revert to manual operation when power is out, he said.

High said ResLife would like to eventually replace all the magnet-style doors in residence halls with doors similar to those now on McVoy. “[The new doors] look better,” said Gilisa Taylor, McVoy resident and biology freshman.

Contact Chloe Euston at ceuston@lsureveille.com

By Leslie Presnall Staff Writer

Although the University is being forced to tighten its budget, three new deans will be added to the payroll this summer, pending the Board of Supervisors’ approval Thursday.

Astrid Merget, provost and executive vice chancellor, said all three candidates bring extraordinary experience and are critical to the advancement of the University and its pursuit of the Flagship Agenda.

“We need really good leadership,” Merget said. “Leadership is absolutely crucial in taking good ideas and goals and translating them into actions.”

The three deans were hired as the result of national and international searches led by faculty search committees before Gov. Bobby Jindal announced the higher education budget cuts.

Richard Koubek, professor and head of Penn State’s Harold and Inge Marcus Department of Industrial & Manufacturing

Engineering, will be recom- students.”

Christopher D’Elia, regional mended to the Board as dean of associate vice chancellor for acathe College of Engineering. “[Penn State’s] College of demic affairs and University of South Florida-St. Engineering Petersburg profeshas been very sor of environmental successful, and science and policy he has been and of marine scipart of it,” ences, will be recMerget said. ommended as dean From waof the School of the terways and leCoast & Environvees and to oil Astrid Merget ment. and rebuilding provost and executive “Dr. D’Elia infrastructure, vice chancellor knows the imporMerget said engineering plays a vital role in tance of developing research around coastal and ocean matLouisiana.

Laurence Kaptain, dean and ters,” she said. “His credentials professor at the Shenandoah are impeccable.”

Merget said the University Conservatory in Winchester, Va., will be recommended as dean of is working hard to ensure budget the College of Music & Dramatic cuts don’t affect the quality of the University or its academic misArts.

“Kaptain is very unusual and sion.

“Each of these leaders brings very wonderfully unique,” Merget said. “He is also a great insti- experience and enlightenment as to how you manage with fewer tution builder.”

Merget said Kaptain under- resources and at the same time stands both the academic and per- preserve the essential academic formance sides of the University. program,” Merget said. “They’re “He has been able to tap into inventive and clever.” the network and bring stars and master teachers into the classContact Leslie Presnall at room,” she said. “We need to do more of that to inspire our lpresnall@lsureveille.com

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‘Each of these leaders brings experience and enlightenment.’

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Tuesday, january 20, 2009 INAUGURATION, from page 1 surrounding Sunday’s pre-inauguration concert.

University students have caught this feverish enthusiasm along with millions of other people who are in the nation’s capital excited to witness history.

“It’s a really historic day, and one day I can tell my children I was there,” Guidry said. “But right now, it is about the change in government and hopefully a new America com-

ing.”

Chincie Mouton, mass communication sophomore, heard Obama speak Saturday during a break in the president-elect’s train journey from Philadelphia to Washington D.C. “It was very exciting,” Mouton said. “Everyone was chanting ‘Yes we can’ and ‘Obama, Obama!’”

Even University students who didn’t support Obama during the campaign are excited about the inauguration.

Sarah Isaacs, mass communication Crowds gather along the Reflection Pool Sunday on the national mall as they wait for the start of “We Are One: Opening Inaugural Celebration at the Lincoln Memorial” in Washington.

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MLK, from page 1 versity.

Leon said students should take a day to reflect on King’s life, and the day of service was a perfect opportunity for students to come together.

The Office of Multicultural Affairs partnered with other organizations, including the Community University Partnership and LSU Dining, who provided box lunches for the volunteers. “[Community University Part-

BUDGET CUTS, from page 1 the Legislature meets in late spring, but University officials are busy preparing for a large cut.

Zewe said all System institutions will likely see an increase in tuition and other student fees because of the large cut, while expenses like travel will continue to be reduced, and many empty faculty seats will not be filled. Zewe said layoffs are not being discussed.

“These are dramatic reductions in state support and will require the campuses and units of the LSU System to respond with significant reductions and eliminations of services and programs,” said John Lombardi, LSU System president, in an e-mail to The Daily Reveille. “Louisiana will be much the poorer state if the required reductions are implemented, and even with increases in fees and other revenues that the University may be able to generate, the loss of

nership] worked with LSU dining to secure dining for lunch,” said Brandon Smith, Community Affairs liaison. “It’s a huge cost providing food for about 150 people.”

The day of service began at 8 a.m. with registration and continued during the day with community projects.

Jonathan Pugh, music sophomore and team leader for Buchanan Elementary, said this year’s turnout was consistent with past years.

“It’s always a pleasure when you see people want to help,” Pugh capability will put a higher education system just on the verge of becoming viable, back into the realm of significant underdevelopment.”

In the broadcast e-mail, Martin said University officials are exploring “every possible budget reduction that will avoid permanent damage to our academic core” and seeking input from the campus, Faculty Senate, Staff Senate and Student Government.

SG President Colorado Robertson said he and other SG members talked to Congressmen on Monday about the cuts. He said SG will meet with legislators to try to lessen the cuts.

“The students are going to do their part, but the faculty and Louisiana legislators need to do the same,” Robertson said. “We don’t want to see the flagship sink.”

Contact Kyle Bove at kbove@lsureveille.com

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freshman, wasn’t an Obama supporter while he was running for office, but she is attending the inauguration for the historical value of the event.

Isaacs said witnessing any inauguration — especially the swearing in of the nation’s first African-American president — is an opportunity she couldn’t pass up.

Ryan Orgera, doctoral student and secretary of the Geaux Obama organization, is attending the inauguration with friends and took a train from Slidell to Washington.

Orgera said it’s an interesting coincidence the inauguration is falling the day after the national holiday celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. “How fantastic is it that in 2009, we have elected someone that was born in a period where people in some parts of this country did not have the same voting rights as others because of the color of their skin,” Orgera said. “I think it’s a testament to a dream; a testament to equality; a testament to hope.”

Guidry and Isaacs received tickets as a part of the University Presidential Inauguration Conference. The two saw former Secretary of State Colin Powell and former Vice President Al Gore in the days leading up to today’s inaugural festivities. Along with the inauguration, the two will be attending the Black Tie Gala Inaugural Ball tonight.

With tickets to the ceremony reportedly being scalped for more than $40,000, Guidry said she’s thankful for only having to pay an estimated $5,000 for the conference and the trip.

For some University students, attending the inauguration is a reward for volunteering during the campaign.

Kevin Brown, political science senior, worked for Obama’s campaign in multiple states organizing voter networks for the campaign.

Brown also served as the campaign’s field director in Louisiana during the general election.

“Being a young person myself

and having put in the time I put in with the campaign, there was no doubt I was going to go,” Brown said.

Brown said all the volunteers’ hard work was for a vision, and that “vision” becomes a reality today.

Orgera thinks students’ high participation in this year’s election and inauguration is because Obama relates well to young people.

“It’s easy for young people to get turned off on politics,” said Orgera. “When you have someone who is saying that he wants to change the way politics is done — that message really rings true with young people ... he is the 21st century politician ... I think a lot of young people see themselves in Obama.”

For those students not attending the inauguration, Campus Life is hosting a televised viewing in the Union Ballroom from 10:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

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Pugh said students at Buchanan Elementary would focus on beautifying and cleaning the school, and students at Polk Elementary would be planting trees in the area.

“We have amazing students at LSU who take pride in helping the

community become a better place,” Cerise Edmonds, Office of Multicultural Affairs coordinator, said in an e-mail.

Jacqua Jackson, business junior, said he has participated in the day of service since he was a freshman.

“A lot of students are reaching out.” Jackson said. “[Today] is about giving back to the community.”

Contact Xerxes A. Wilson at xwilson@lsureveille.com

Contact Joy Lukachick at jlukachick@lsureveille.com

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Sports

TUESDAY, JANUARY 20, 2009

Judgment Week

FOOTBALL

LaFell opts out of NFL draft

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Miles introduces new defensive coaches

By Rachel Whittaker Sports Writer

Brandon LaFell took advantage of the 72-hour window underclassmen were given to withdraw their names from the NFL draft when he announced Sunday he will return for his senior season.

LSU coach Les Miles said he was thrilled to have the wide receiver back for another year.

“The news of Brandon coming back to school is big for our football team,” Miles said in a news release. “His contributions to our football program have been very significant, and I’m glad we are going to get another year with him.”

LaFell has been one of the top receivers in LSU history in his career, amassing 118 catches for 1,725 yards and 18 touchdowns.

The Houston native will enter the 2009 season at No. 6 on LSU’s all-time career touchdown receptions list. He also sits just seven receptions and 186 yards shy of the Tigers’ top 10 for career catches and receiving yards.

He tied for the Southeastern Conference lead with eight touchdowns in 2009.

FRESH FACES Two days before the news of LaFell’s return, Miles introduced the new faces of LSU’s defensive LAFELL, see page 11

After win at Miss., Tigers eye big week

By David Helman Sports Writer

LSU’s men’s basketball team could have let another road game fall in the loss column this weekend with the Tigers sitting on the verge of a tough two-week stretch.

But Trent Johnson’s team wasn’t going to let upcoming games against Mississippi State, No. 15 Xavier, Tennessee and Ar-

kansas steer any focus away from routing Ole Miss, 81-53.

“In all sincerity, if you start looking down the line, you’re showing a complete lack of respect for competition,” Johnson said Monday.

The Tigers (14-3, 2-1) entered Saturday’s game against Ole Miss (10-7, 1-2) as one of just three Southeastern Conference teams without a road win and left Oxford, Miss., with a 28-point pasting of the Rebels.

“We’re playing well,” Johnson said. “Our last home game versus South Carolina and of

course on the road versus Ole Miss, I thought we probably played in both games — in the first half — as good basketball as we’ve played all year long. It’s a good time to start playing well.

We’re getting contributions from a lot of guys right now.”

Johnson said success starts to rest on matchups and adjustments at this point in the season.

“Ole Miss came with a 2-21 full court [press] so we were able to put [senior center] Chris [Johnson] in the middle and turn OLE MISS, see page 11

BRUCE NEWMAN / The Associated Press Left: LSU’s Chris Johnson (21) watches as the ball goes off his fingertips while going for a rebound against Ole Miss.

Top: LSU’s Garrett Temple (14) knocks the ball away from Mississippi’s Zach Graham (32). Bottom: LSU’s Terry Martin (13) drives to the goal as Mississippi’s Terrance Henry defends.

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BASEBALL

Astros make stop at Alex Box Guests talk to Tigers, signs autographs

By Andy Schwehm Sports Contributor

JASON BORDELON / The Daily Reveille

Geoff Geary, Houston Astros pitcher, autographs a baseball for a young fan at Alex Box Stadium on Monday. Geary and others are traveling around Texas and Louisiana to meet and greet fans.

For a few of the members in this year’s Astros Caravan, it was not their first stop through Baton Rouge.

The caravan is a two-week trip that goes through Louisiana, Texas and Mexico. Although the names on this year’s caravan may not have been as recognizable to some fans as last year when former Astros Jeff Bagwell and Brad Ausmus stopped through Baton

Rouge, more than 100 fans came two years ago and saw the footout to meet this ball team lose to year’s visitors.

Arkansas, but he Pitchers said he enjoyed Brandon Backe his time here. and Geoff Geary, “I enjoy colalong with forlege sports, and mer Astros great I enjoy passionCraig Reynolds ate college sports and broadcaster towns, and there Brett Dolan, made aren’t many betthe caravan’s secter than Baton Geoff Geary ond yearly stop Rouge,” Dolan Astros pitcher at Alex Box Stasaid. dium on Monday Geary said afternoon to talk to the Tigers the team stopped through New baseball team and sign some au- Orleans this morning to visit tographs for fans.

Dolan said he came here ASTROS, see page 11

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WOMEN’S BASKETBALL

Poor rebounding leads to Lady Tigers’ first conference loss

Vandy notches 18 second-chance points

By Casey Gisclair Chief Sports Writer

Melanie Balcomb has seen firsthand the difficulty of facing LSU’s No. 2 rated scoring defense in her seven seasons coaching Vanderbilt.

LSU (9-6, 2-1) had held Vanderbilt (14-4, 3-0) to just less than 56 points per game in the teams’ last four match ups. The Lady Tigers rank No. 2 nationally in scoring defense this season, allowing 49.9 points per game.

So with clean looks at the basket figuring to be at a premium for No. 18 Vanderbilt on Sunday, Balcomb’s Lady Commodores attacked the boards and out-rebounded LSU on the offensive glass, 21-8, to score 18 second-chance points en route to a 75-67 Vanderbilt win.

“We were able to get a lot of offensive rebounds, and that led to

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The LSU gymnastics team is still trying to achieve the same level of success it found last season when the team reached the NCAA Super Six. In 2008, LSU averaged a score of 195.725 after three meets.

This season, that average is down to 195.008.

And the Tigers’ schedule has not given them much time to find a groove.

On Friday Log on to see night, then-No. video of 14 LSU opened the review up Southeast- of Friday night’s ern Conference play against gymnastics then-No. 8 meet in Georgia, the the PMAC. four-time defending national champions.

Despite posting their highest score of the season, the Tigers fell to the Bulldogs, 196.850-195.950.

LSU’s season-high score helped the team move to No. 11 in the rankings. Georgia also moved up, jumping from No. 8 to No. 4.

“If you measure it in wins and losses, it’s not what we wanted,” said LSU gymnastics coach D-D Breaux. “But it was a better performance than we’ve had the last GYMNASTICS, see page 9

second-chance points,” Balcomb said in her postgame press conference. “If we can rebound on the offensive end like we did [Sunday] in every game this year, we will have a great chance to win.”

The Lady Tigers jumped out to an early 18-10 lead midway through the opening half.

LSU’s interior trio — freshmen Courtney Jones, LaSondra Barrett and Ayana Dunning — opened the game showing no early jitters from their second Southeastern Conference road game and scored 16 of LSU’s first 18 points.

Dunning led the trio for the game and scored 20 points and pulled down a game-high 10 rebounds.

But Vanderbilt’s bench helped spark a 21-12 run to give Vanderbilt a 31-30 halftime lead.

The Lady Commodores’ reserves outscored the Lady Tigers’ bench, 13-0, in the opening half and 20-0 for the game.

LSU’s reserves were shorthanded, as sophomore guard

Katherine Graham was out because of a knee injury sustained in Wednesday’s win against the University of New Orleans.

Jones filled Graham’s spot in the starting lineup, which gave the Lady Tigers problems filling the role Jones usually fills as the team’s top reserve.

The Lady Commodores stretched their lead to seven early in the second half.

Dunning hit a jump shot with a little more than 11 minutes to play to push LSU to within 3 points with 11:13 to play in the game.

But the Lady Commodores went on a 9-2 run during the next three minutes to keep LSU at a distance for the remainder of the game.

The Lady Tigers shot 49 percent from the floor to just 38 percent for the Lady Commodores.

But 20 LSU turnovers and 21 Vanderbilt offensive rebounds allowed the Lady Commodores to attempt 15 more shots than the Lady Tigers for the game.

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LSU sophomore guard Katherine Graham drives through Alabama’s junior guard Tierney Jenkins and sophomore forward Dedrea Magee on Jan. 12 in the PMAC. LSU lost to Vanderbilt on Sunday, 75-67.

“The two things that hurt us [Sunday] were 21 offensive boards and 20 turnovers,” LSU coach Van Chancellor said after the game. “We have to get a lot tougher and more physical on the road.”

Senior forward Christina Wirth led the Lady Commodores’ offense with 17 points.

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Hornets beat Pacers on Paul’s last second 3-pointer

By Brett Martel The Associated Press

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Chris Paul capped a 27-point performance with an off-balance 3-pointer as time expired, lifting the hobbled New Orleans Hornets to a 103-100 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Monday.

Peja Stojakovic hit five 3-pointers and finished with a season-high 26 points for New Orleans. The Hornets started the game without David West (back injury) and lost center Tyson Chandler (left ankle injury) late in the second quarter.

Indiana's Danny Granger scored 30 points, including a tying 3 with 2.5 seconds left, after which he pounded his chest with his right fist. Moments later, he was slumped over, head hanging, as the Hornets mobbed Paul following his winning shot.

New Orleans led 97-92 after Paul's cross-court pass set up Rasual Butler for an open jumper with 1:16 left. The Pacers responded with a 3 from Jarrett Jack, then T.J. Ford stole the ball from Paul and converted a tying layup.

Melvin Ely, who entered in

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two outings.”

Georgia’s Courtney Kupets won the all-around title with a score of 39.650. The Bulldogs’ Tiffany Tolnay was second with a 39.400, and LSU’s Susan Jackson finished third, scoring a 39.300.

LSU held a .05 lead after the first rotation. But the Bulldogs took a .275 advantage after the second rotation and never looked back.

“We didn’t stick all of our landings,” Breaux said. “You add up those tenths, give me those five or six tenths back, and it’s a different competition.”

Breaux said some of the drop off in scoring can be attributed to

the third quarter after Chandler's backup, Hilton Armstrong, left with a sore knee, scored his only point of the game when he made one of two free throws with 26 seconds left, putting New Orleans up 98-97.

Ford then lost the ball out of bounds and had to foul out with 6.3 seconds to go as Paul tried to dribble away and run out the clock. Paul, who played the last seven minutes with five fouls, hit both free throws to set up the thrilling finish.

Butler had 17 points for New Orleans, hitting three of the Hornets' 12 3-pointers.

Troy Murphy had 17 points and 11 rebounds and Stephen Graham added 14 points, hitting two 3s in the fourth quarter as the Pacers mounted a comeback.

Mike Dunleavy and Jack each scored 11 points.

Chandler sprained his ankle when he landed on Ford's foot after going up for a rebound with 3:10 left in the first half.

He was replaced by Armstrong, who departed early in the third quarter. Still, New Orleans widened its lead during the period, when Indiana shot 18 percent (4-of-22) and attempted only two

foul shots, missing one.

James Posey's 3 began a 9-2 Hornets spurt, capped by Julian Wright's short floater, and New Orleans led 74-65 heading into the fourth quarter.

With West sidelined, Hornets coach Byron Scott started Sean Marks in his place. Marks got off to a slow start, missing his first three shots. The Hornets seemed to struggle initially with the lineup change, starting 2-of-9 from the field and falling behind 20-11 on Granger's driving layup.

Granger had 13 of his points in the first quarter, but New Orleans shot its way back into the game, making five 3s in the opening period.

Reserve guard Antonio Daniels' 3 at the end of the quarter cut Indiana's lead to 28-26. New Orleans then tied it when Armstrong made a steal near half court and dribbled all the way in for a layup.

The game remained tight for the rest of the period, with Daniels' free throws giving the Hornets a 56-55 halftime lead.

injuries. Senior Lauren Klein and sophomore Nicole Lyons have been out of the lineup all season.

“Having those two out is a big miss,” Breaux said.

Those injuries have opened the door for younger gymnasts to perform on the big stage, including freshman Gloria Johnson in Friday’s meet. Johnson posted a 9.825 and 9.725 in the vault and beam events, respectively.

Breaux said gaining experience in a big meet after performing in both previous meets is part of the maturing process for young athletes. “[Friday] we really made some headway in letting [Johnson] experience having success at home in front of a good crowd,”

Breaux said Attendance at the meet was 4,369, the largest opening night crowd in LSU history.

“We came out and we were like, ‘Wow, there are so many people here,’” said senior Ashleigh Clare-Kearney. “It definitely brought our spirits up, and we were ready to go.”

Despite the loss, the Tigers still feel they can compete with anyone in the country.

“It’s the just the third meet,” said junior Susan Jackson. “And we have so many girls in the gym that are doing so much more than you saw tonight.”

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New Orleans Hornets guard Chris Paul (3) shoots the game-winning shot over Indiana Pacers forward Troy Murphy in the closing seconds of Monday’s game.

The Hornets won 103-100.

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He welcomed his defensive coordinator, defensive line coach and secondary coach Friday and said he was very excited to work with such well-respected and experienced coaches next season.

“I looked for guys who had experience in the greatest conference in the country and who have had success in that conference in their career,” Miles said. “I looked for guys who taught their players to pursue excellence and represent the good ideals and values of LSU and college football. I’m very fortunate to have hired three men who give us exactly what we need to pursue excellence and win championships.”

LSU appointed John Chavis as its new defensive coordinator Jan. 5. Chavis was the defensive coordinator at Tennessee for the past 14 years, and he has been a coach in the Southeastern Conference since 1989.

The Volunteers ranked No. 2 in the SEC and No. 3 in the nation in total defense last season, allowing 263.5 yards per game.

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Children’s Hospital, and the experience was humbling.

“We saw a bunch of children who were suffering from different types of illnesses that some of them can never come back from,” he said. “It gives you a little taste of reality.”

Geary pitched for Oklahoma in a regional game in Alex Box in 1997. They lost their two games in the tournament, but he said the experience was fun.

“I had fans throw stuff at me, and then ask me to go have a beer and some barbecue with them

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and find [senior guard] Marcus [Thornton] on the baseline, find [junior forward] Tasmin [Mitchell] on the baseline. Chris can pass, and he can catch it. He makes good decisions when he’s confident, and he’s playing confident right now.”

LSU set the tone for the game right from tip-off. The Tigers capitalized on four Rebel turnovers in the game’s first three minutes and shot 75 percent on the way to a 12-0 lead that wouldn’t be challenged.

The Tigers led, 28-13, at the 10-minute mark in the first half and went into halftime with a 4118 advantage.

“I am happy for our group,” Trent Johnson said. “We’ve been frustrated with our performances on the road. We feel very fortunate, even though we played well, to go on the road and pick up a win in this league. It’s a good thing.”

Mitchell led the Tigers in scoring for the second consecutive game, following Wednesday night’s 30-point, 14-rebound performance with 17 points and five rebounds.

In addition to Mitchell, three other LSU starters posted doubledigits. Senior guard Garrett Temple was 4-for-6 from the 3-point

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“I’m delighted to be working for coach Miles. He’s a great man,” Chavis said. “We look forward to getting this thing going.

The biggest thing is to finish up recruiting and get to know our players and spend some time with them. We’re going to be putting in a new system. It will be very similar, but there will be things that are different.”

Chavis said one thing that drew him to LSU was the school’s high potential to win championships.

“That’s what I come in here hoping to do,” Chavis said. “Certainly when you think about LSU, the first thing that comes to mind is championships and doing things the right way. It hasn’t been that long since they’ve been in the championship, and they’ve done a great job recruiting. The more I find out about it, the more I get excited about it.”

LSU also hired defensive line coach Brick Haley. Haley held the same post for Mississippi State from 2004-2006. He also coached the Chicago Bears’ defensive line the last two years and has been defensive coordinator at Baylor and

Troy.

“Coach Chavis coached me in college,” Haley said. “It was an opportunity for us to work together again, and I’m very glad to be here. I was very excited about what I saw up front [in the Chickfil-A Bowl]. When I first saw [Tiger Stadium], I was like ‘Wow.’ I didn’t have that feeling when I walked into Soldier Field.”

LSU also hired secondary coach Ron Cooper. The former Eastern Michigan and Louisville head coach and Notre Dame secondary coach has spent the last four years on the defensive and special teams staff at South Carolina.

Miles acknowledged that many of the players Cooper has led have advanced to the NFL. “I’m very fortunate to bring in a man with great experience in the secondary,” Miles said. “If you look at the type of young men he’s coached, they’re all playing on Sundays, and they’ve all got great respect for their college coach and their mentor.”

Cooper said he is proud to be a part of the LSU tradition.

“It is definitely an honor and

after the game,” Geary said. “I had a great experience here, and I would love to come here during a college baseball game.”

LSU baseball coach Paul Mainieri said the Astros players talked to the Tigers and gave them advice about going through the minors. “[Reynolds] said that the most important advice he could give to them was to enjoy the moment, to enjoy their time at LSU,” Mainieri said. “Sometimes we worry too much about our futures, and we don’t enjoy the present.”

Lisa Barclay, nutrition and

dietetics sophomore, was among the fans at Alex Box to meet the Astros. She said she goes to as many Astros games as she can, and she was pleased with this year’s caravan lineup.

“It’s a lot of fun to meet the players,” Barclay said. “You don’t get to walk into Minute Maid Park and talk to the players and interact with them. It’s a pretty rare opportunity to get to do this.”

line on the way to 14 points and nine assists. Thornton shot 6-for8 from the free-throw line and finished with 13 points, while sophomore point guard Bo Spencer added 12.

Chris Johnson finished just shy of double-digits with nine points but added 12 rebounds and four blocks.

“From the standpoint of Tasmin Mitchell, Chris Johnson and Garrett Temple, those guys have been around, so there’s the experience factor there,” Johnson said.

“It wasn’t like we were coming in here thinking if we didn’t play well, we would win. [Ole Miss] had a chance to beat Florida on the road, and they beat a really good Arkansas team, so we knew we had to be at our best.”

Ole Miss has played the majority of this season without three key contributors – sophomore guards Chris Warren and Trevor Gaskins and junior guard Eniel Polynice – and it showed against LSU. The Rebels had 13 turnovers to LSU’s five and were out-rebounded, 46-33. They also reached the free-throw line just five times and took no free throws in the first half. With the exception of freshman guard Terrico White, who scored 22 points on 56 percent shooting, the Rebels shot just 24.5 percent from the

field.

“I was hoping we could close the half a little more efficiently.

Obviously, we came up empty,” said Ole Miss coach Andy Kennedy in a postgame interview.

“If we could have got it to 17 or 18, we’re in our own building, maybe we could have made a run to try and chip away. We just couldn’t do it. We couldn’t make a play. We were very inefficient offensively, even when we had chances to score.”

LSU faces its second-straight opponent from Mississippi on Wednesday night, when defending western division champion Mississippi State comes to the PMAC.

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Left to right: Ron Cooper, defensive back coach, John Chavis, Defensive coordinator, Head coach Les Miles, and Brick Haley, Defensive line coach. Coach Miles introduces the new defensive coaching staff at a press conference on Friday afternoon January 16th.

a pleasure to be here and be part of the LSU family,” Cooper said.

“In coaching, you look for the right combination, and you look for the right feel. There aren’t a lot of coaches who are fired up like [Miles] is fired up about a situa-

tion, about the things that can happen here at LSU.”

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FREEMAN OF SPEECH

Obama’s policies take back seat to ‘coolness factor’ Today is about “The Moment.”

Unless you’ve been in a coma — in which case, you’re not reading this anyway — you know exactly how big today is.

We witness history today.

At 12:01 p.m. EST today, President-elect Barack Obama will officially become President Barack Obama, encapsillating the best wishes of generations of Americans.

For some, today’s “moment” is two years in the making, marking an end to one of the most exciting and engaging campaigns in recent memory. For others, it transcends a lifetime of struggle and the mark of a dream fulfilled.

Sixty-nine percent of black people consider Dr. King’s vision for race relations fulfilled, according to a CNN poll released on Martin Luther King Day. That number is more than double the amount who agreed last March.

The number of white people sharing this sentiment also increased. Falling short of a majority, 46 percent of polled whites feel his dream has been fulfilled, up from 35 percent.

Coupling these statistics with an ABC News/Washington Post poll

from last week — citing 80 percent approval with Obama’s transition into the Oval Office — questions arise about the kind of change America expects along with the reality of the challenges we face.

While none have seen its ef- Eric Freeman Jr. fects — after all, Columnist it starts today — the promise of his presidency clashes with the celebrity of his “coolness factor.”

Ebony magazine listed Obama as one of the “25 Coolest Brothers of All Time,” joining Tupac Shakur, Muhammad Ali, Jay-Z and Marvin Gaye, among others.

CafePress, a Web site dedicated to user-generated T-shirt designs, has experienced a flood of Obamarelated T-shirt designs. Amy Maniatis, vice president of marketing for CafePress, said she has never seen this kind of output for T-shirt designs. “‘Obama the political candidate’ sales are over, but it’s been replaced with ‘Obama the pop

culture icon,’” Maniatis said in an interview for CNN. “It’s almost like what you’ve seen with Che Guevara or Eva Peron, when a political leader has this coolness factor that goes well beyond their political beliefs.

They represent something even bigger.”

If you saw Wyclef Jean at Groovin’ on the Grounds last year, he addressed this sentiment in an a capella freestyle between songs.

About the popular Che Guevara Tshirt, Jean quipped, “It’s just a Tshirt.”

Obama is so popular, he inspired a whole new word describing the economy of him. Even Montel Williams appeared in infomercials hawking “Obamabilia,” selling the emblem of change imprinted on coins, collector plates and other commemorative currency.

He is also no stranger to the occasional shout out in the rap industry.

Consider rapper Young Jeezy’s so-called unofficial hip-hop anthem, “My President is Black.” Beginning the opening chorus, Jeezy proclaims, “My president is black, my Lambo’s blue, and I’ll be goddamned if my rims ain’t too.”

A dream fulfilled, indeed.

Today’s moment is a source of pride for many Americans jaded by the country’s original sin of slavery.

But the dream to be fulfilled by today’s moment has less to do with the wishes of our founders coming full circle, and more to do with a higher sense of responsibility and accountability by all Americans.

It’s up to all of us to ensure Obama not only holds the support of the American people but also the disagreement and dissent which will push him into greatness.

When Lyndon Johnson gave his “We Shall Overcome” speech, he defined the problems of that time as not mere black or white problems, but American problems.

“This great rich, restless country can offer opportunity and education and hope to all — all, black and white, North and South, sharecropper and city dweller. These are the enemies: poverty, ignorance, disease. They are our enemies, not our fellow man, not our neighbor.

And these enemies too — poverty, disease and ignorance — we shall overcome.”

This was the vision Obama provided to the nation in his 2004

speech to the Democratic National Convention.

“There is not a red America or a blue America, there is the United States of America. There is not a black America and a white America and a Latino America and an Asian America, there is the United States of America.”

Throughout the campaign, his opponents clamored about his “lack of experience.” Obama’s prerequisite experience lies in his vision, not his resumé.

No one knows what it’s like to be president until they’re president.

The experience necessary to arrive at the presidency requires informing the American people about a vision for a better country, one based on perfecting our union, never being satisfied with what we are in favor of what we can become.

While today’s moment is to be savored and cherished, today is only the moment when our dreams are realized. It’s up to tomorrow to see what fruit this dream will bear.

What’s next?

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METAIRIE’S FINEST

How music made murder fun and why it doesn’t matter

A kitty cat will hunt the red dot of a laser pointer almost anywhere it’s pointed.

Again and again, the poor kitty will paw at a smooth surface, expecting to grab that little bobbing light. Again and again, the confused cat will watch as nothing happens, just to try pawing it again. No matter what, no epiphany will ever explode in the cat’s mind: It will never know the light is not solid, just that it looks pretty and is elusive.

We are that cat, and pop culture is that laser.

At least for the next few hundred words.

To enjoy most of pop culture, we need to keep ourselves one step removed from its reality, even when dreaming of a life mirrored by pop culture. More specifically, think of the classic dream of having a “soundtrack for your life.”

If synthesizers were played from the heavens throughout our days with differing tempos — quickly when we’re driving for that winning layup and slowly when we see the partner of our dreams across a crowded room — we’d probably

end up plugging our ears with bits of cotton to hold onto some semblance of sanity.

But, man, it sounds awesome to have Europe’s “The Final Countdown” playing from thin air during the last mile of a long run or T.I.’s “Swagga Like Us” playing while walking in slow motion with sunglassed friends.

I really couldn’t think of anything cooler.

The idea is amazing, but the reality is terrible.

Trying to sleep while the annoying life-soundtrack is playing Metallica’s “Enter Sandman” or trying to buy a girl a drink with Britney Spears’ “Womanizer” blasting blush into your face would be awful.

The idea is amazing, but the reality is terrible, which is why we keep ourselves one step removed from pop culture. Otherwise, we would hate it.

One of rap’s biggest stars is, unquestionably, T.I. With “Swagga Like Us” and the sappy “Whatever You Like” and the Rihanna, “Numa, Numa”-sampling hit, “Live Your Life,” T.I. seems to be having

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a good year.

But he isn’t. He’s going to jail for buying three machine guns and two silencers as a formerly convicted felon.

A fact mentioned vaguely throughout his new album.

But when MIA’s sample begins and Travis Andrews “Swagga Like Us” plays in Columnist a bar, no one thinks about the fact that the people singing it have slung rock and secretly buy automatic weapons (even while they rap about it). There is no reason to, because if we did think of these things, we’d probably end up hating what we previously liked.

If we think about the fact that Snoop Dogg was once arrested for murder and acquitted, but then continued to boast in his songs about killing people, “Gin and Juice” might not make us want to dance and mouth the words.

Rap constantly pushes violence and misogyny as normal ways

of life, but most of us don’t actually think much about what’s being said.

We can’t.

It sounds good, and it looks good. So we don’t care.

And this is seen in all parts of pop culture.

Television sitcoms embody this by often discussing sex with a removal from the act. They probably do this so the viewer won’t actually imagine characters having sex when it’s said. We (well, most of us) don’t actually think of Ross and Rachel getting sweaty and going at it, and the show never really wanted us to.

It wouldn’t seem like the nice, innocent comedy it presented itself as if everyone was thinking vividly of the near-constant sex all the characters were having.

In theory it works, but in reality it wouldn’t.

Lately, the media has blurred the line between the idea and the reality. Instead of being one step removed, Britney Spears’ every move (and body part) is suddenly being thrown across gossip rags.

It’s not like this is new —

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celebrity gossip will probably always be popular to some.

But as that fourth wall comes down for devices like televisions and speakers removing us from the reality of the art, we come dangerously close to seeing the actuality of pop culture.

The idea is amazing, but the reality is terrible.

And there is no reason for any of us to hate pop culture. If we did, there wouldn’t be pop culture.

Just remember what T.I. tries to point out on his new album, “No way should reflection be mistaken for glorification.”

We remove ourselves so we don’t glorify what’s actually being said.

We like things because they sound good, look good and make us feel good.

There’s nothing wrong with that.

Don’t let anyone tell you there is.

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Kige Ramsey offers real solutions, free of charge

ESPN’s monopoly on sports looks like it may be coming to an end, all thanks to the work of one dedicated man — ­­ Kige Ramsey During the past few years, because of the evolution of modern technology, the concept of the ‘instant celebrity’ has become an ever-popular trend in today’s pop culture.

And now, thanks largely in part to interest amassed by some local LSU fans, a new star has emerged in Kige Ramsey, and he’s willing to offer his insight to the viewing public absolutely free of charge.

The Internet sensation and sports aficionado — affectionately referred to by his enormous cell of followers as “Kige” — first spawned online in May 2007.

Since then, he has produced more than 530 YouTube.com videos.

His most popular thus far, the

aptly named ‘Nicole Richie’ video, has amassed more than 56,000 views in the past few months.

Kige first started gaining local notoriety in July 2007, when he began making frequent pit stops at Tigerdroppings.com. The site, which features the most interactive and user friendly format for LSU sports fans and Internet rovers alike, currently holds an excess of 37,600 members — and not one of them garners more attention than the iconic Kige.

Thus far, Kige has posted on the site more than 22,000 times, using the board as an opportunity to pitch his newest videos and ideas to avid sports fans.

What makes Kige so unique is, unlike so many of his sports talk counterparts, he’s willing to post his work online for free public viewing. Virtually every video Kige has created can be found by

searching on Google or YouTube. com.

Showing fiscal prowess, Kige opts to broadcast his segments from the closed confines of his parents’ Kentucky home.

Most of his filming Scott Burns takes place in a small alcove Columnist offset from the rest of the house, a de facto sports sanctuary filled with posters and autographs from prominent names in the Kentucky/Tennessee sportsphere.

But his venues are not necessarily restricted to any particular setting. Kige has been known to occasionally film while meandering through Wal-Mart automotive aisles, his parents’ kitchen or even

while driving in his mother’s blue Chrysler LeBaron through the quiet streets of Russellville, Ky., giving his viewers a taste of what the daily life of Kige Ramsey has to offer.

Even more eclectic than the locations he chooses to film from are the topics he discusses.

Kige covers it all, supplying his views through priceless relationship advice, medical advice, dietary advice, personal hygiene, saving money on gas and social advice. He has also spoken out about politics, offering a bulletproof package to stop illegal immigration.

Kige has also cornered the market on viewer interaction, giving each of his fans a chance to pose questions, provide feedback and respond to each of his videos.

Most of Kige’s segments run

no longer than 50 seconds, and nearly all of them end with some form of his patented byline, “This is Kige Ramsey for YouTube sports.”

It’s sad that in the age of the instant celebrity, so few quality people with strong character have emerged. Thankfully, there are exemplary individuals like Kige – who offer clean, quality entertainment and occasionally a laugh or two (or several).

Whether you’re looking for advice on drafting a fantasy team or seeking the latest advice in facial cleaning matters, chances are Kige Ramsey has the answer.

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SAVED BY THE BELLE

Fashion trends slow to trickle down to the South Tax cuts and gas prices aren’t the only types of trends that trickle down.

The infamous theory can also be applied to fashion.

Southerners don’t catch on to the latest styles as quickly as those Yankees do.

This may be because people in fashion-forward cities, like New York and Los Angeles, are closer to the source, according to Malcolm Gladwell’s book, “The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference.”

By the time we cave people catch wind of a new trend, it’s long gone, and we find ourselves trapped in a fashion time warp.

Before we know it, we’re watching Stacy and Clinton ripping our oversized boyfriend sweaters to shreds and chucking our favorite pair of baby blue Uggs in a trash can on “What Not to Wear.”

But that’s not half as

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

War-related column offends MSA member It is so unfortunate that The Reveille is allowing people to publish articles criticizing an independent country and talks about waging war against Pakistan.

Do you guys have any kind of policy of drawing a line between freedom of speech and talking nonsense publicly? I am sure that everyone has personal opinions

heartbreaking as seeing girls strutting around like Elvis in gold lamé liquid leggings.

Louisiana recently took Mississippi’s title as the most obese state in the nation. That should heed warning to all the ladies out there considering picking up a pair.

I’m not saying I haven’t thought about surrendering to the leggings.

I thought I could morph into my middle school self and fit into them. But then I got knocked back into reality by the image of me looking melted and poured into a pair and realized my legs would be like two unsuspecting fingers in a Chinese finger trap.

Leggings aren’t the only type of legwear getting a new look.

Apparently, the textured Technicolor tights aren’t up to par because the trendiest way to wear them now is to rip them.

I just don’t see how dress-

ing like ladies of the night who just got gangbanged in a dark alleyway is fashionable or even remotely attractive.

So let’s pray that by early spring, liquid leggings and ripped tights will be out becauseDrew Belle Zerby that means us Columnist simple, fashion-backward folk down here will stop wearing them by Christmas.

Not to beat a dead horse here, but I can’t not mention Uggs.

I curse the day in 2004 when Kate Hudson pranced around L.A. in those sheep-herding shoes with her jean miniskirt.

It’s 2009, and for some reason, that look is still alive and well down here.

But it’s not all our fault.

If we were to have donned

about politics and religious issues. I am a Pakistani president of MSA and many comments in this article led to disgracing our religion.

I know you do not have control over the comments but at least you can avoid articles that talk about waging war. I mean come on, you are an educated person who knows what your responsibilities are.

We are so saddened by this article, and I can give you millions of reasons for attacking India, but I am a respectable, educated and peace-loving citizen of the world.

No one tolerates their region

and country being disgraced by false facts. I really hope The Reveille takes some substantial measures against this article.

Ammar Qureshi biological engineering grad student

India, Pakistan column offends PSA member I am writing this letter concerning the column that was published a couple of days ago.

a pair of fur-lined boots that slightly resembled horse hooves as soon as they hit the scene, we would have been laughed at by our ribbon belt-wearing peers.

Those boots weren’t made for subtropical weather.

But, it’s OK to wear those snow-bound boots when you’re taking that walk of shame back to the dorms. They sure as hell will keep your tootsies warm at 7 a.m.

But if people think Ugg boots are bad, just wait until they see what’s about to start parading around town because apparently these outfits aren’t just for custodians and scuba divers anymore.

The ’80s-style jumpsuit came back from the dead during the spring/summer 2008 runway shows, according to Marie Claire magazine.

And you know what that means — the South will be getting a little taste by the time 2010

rolls around.

But as many fashion crimes as we commit down here, we aren’t entirely to blame for our fashion faux pas.

When one issue of In Style tells us platforms are in while Vogue has a pair of chunky “Clueless”-inspired platforms encircled by a red “no sign” on its cover, of course we’re going to be confused.

One day, Heidi Klum sports Goth nails. And the next, they’re out.

It really isn’t our fault we’re late boarding the fashion train.

But as far as the jumpsuits go, let’s just hope the recession hits us first.

At least we’re somewhat prepared for that.

The column was mainly about India waging a war on Pakistan and Pakistanis.

As far as that is concerned, being a Pakistani, I have been seriously offended by the column, the writer and her thoughts.

I am a member of PSA on campus (Pakistani Student Association).

I would say that it was too offensive and improper.

If I get a chance, I can also give 100 reasons to fight with India and Indians but that’s not the case.

I believe that there is freedom of speech, but it should be to an extent that is not offensive.

I would appeal LSU to take strong action against this and take our letter as official.

Your help and cooperation will be greatly appreciated.

Hope to hear from you soon.

Contact Drew Belle Zerby at dzerby@lsureveille.com

Usman Cheema civil engineering sophomore

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