The Daily Reveille — January 22, 2010

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A letter from Chancellor Martin addressing budget cuts, athletic spending, page 12.

SPORTS Akiem Hicks leaves University, football team, page 5.

Fashion Fridays Check out the latest trends around LSU campus, page 6

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TECHNOLOGY

Saints’ Swag

New Orleans team ranks among top 10 in NFL merchandise

By Leslie Presnall Contributing Writer

Embarrassed fans who once covered their heads with paper bags now proudly sport black and gold while chants of “Who Dat?” echo across Louisiana.

The New Orleans Saints are one game, Sunday’s NFC Championship game against the Minnesota Vikings, from the franchise’s first Super Bowl.

But the team has already finished in the top 10 in the NFL in merchandising sales in 2009 for the first time since the league began recording sales in 1979.

The Saints ranked No. 10 in NFL merchandise sales beginning in April, but through December the Saints leaped to the No. 6 spot, according to Reebok, who sells official NFL merchandise.

Saints sales increased more than 60 percent since last season, according to Reebok.

Quarterback Drew Brees’ No. 9 jersey ranks fourth in sales on NFLShop.com’s top selling jerseys. He trails Minnesota Viking quarterback Brett MERCHANDISE, see page 11

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Moodle to undergo multiple changes Move to provide congestion relief

By Jacob Most Contributing Writer

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Lafayette residents Carrie Cooper (left) and Lindsay Gomez (right) shop for New Orleans Saints merchandise Jan. 17 at the Nawlins Sports store in the Mall of Louisiana. They both said they have always been Saints fans growing up. Stores struggle to keep merchandise on shelves.

Moodle, the online educational aid software the University has used since fall 2008, is set to undergo multiple changes for the spring semester.

The Moodle host server has already been moved to its own cluster for the spring semester, according to the Moodle development advisory committee. The Moodle migration is intended to provide relief to many of the traffic and congestion issues Moodle experienced during the last 18 months, according to the MDAC. Other changes to Moodle for the spring semester will include easier viewing of students’ grades and a printer-friendly course page. All courses will also be automatically added for professors.

More faculty use Moodle than used Blackboard or Semester Book, which were online educational aids the University offered before Moodle, said Sheri Thompson, IT communications and planning officer.

MOODLE, see page 11

EVENTS

Students experience winter Frosty weather comes to campus

By Sabrina Trahan Contributing Writer

The Parade Ground area experienced unusually frosty conditions Thursday, and about 200 students took advantage of this unique opportunity with massive snowball fights.

The RHA held their seventh annual Snowin’ in the South, and students quickly engaged in mer-

ciless snowball fights at 8 p.m.

Sno-Mobile provided seven tons of “snow” for the program, said Rebecca Morales, RHA president and anthropology junior.

“I didn’t really know what to expect, but I’m enjoying it,” said Arianna Guidry, animal science freshman.

Some students expected more, and Brittani Taylor, kinesiology freshman, chose not to join the snowball fight.

“I’m happy to be here,” she said. “It looks like a lot of fun, but I thought it would be better

than this.”

Eric Bergeron, chemistry sophomore, was not a newcomer to Snowin’ in the South. Last year was more outrageous, he said.

RHA sponsors the event because “as a student in Louisiana, you don’t get to experience snow.

It’s something we wanted to provide students here,” Morales said.

The Student Activities Board sponsored the first Winter Wonderland, which allowed University students to ice skate in a small rink on Tower Drive.

ICE SKATING, see page 11

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Rusty Ware, kinesiology graduate student, (left) and Kristen Vaughn, biology and psycology junior, (right) help Reva Broussard, biology senior, (middle) ice skate during Winter Wonderland on Tower Drive Jan. 21.

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FRIDAY, JANUARY 22, 2010

Nation & World

INTERNATIONAL

NATIONAL

US envoy starts Mideast tour amid Obama pessimism

Judge sets $20M bail for Calif. suspect in Dugard case

JERUSALEM (AP) — Washington’s Middle East envoy launched a new effort Thursday aimed at restarting Israeli-Palestinian peace negotiations, just as President Obama expressed pessimism about the prospects.

PLACERVILLE, Calif. (AP) — A judge set bail at $20 million for a woman accused of kidnapping and raping Jaycee Dugard and holding her captive for 18 years.

In setting the high bail amount, El Dorado Superior Court Judge Douglas Phimister said Thursday he considered Nancy Garrido to be a danger to the community and a flight risk.

Garrido has pleaded not guilty in the 1991 kidnapping and sexual assault.

Death toll in Northern Mexican prison fight rises to 24 MEXICO CITY (AP) — The death toll from a brawl at a northern Mexican prison has risen to 24 after the body of another inmate was found.

The attorney general of northern Durango state says 23 inmates died of knife wounds, and one of a bullet wound.

Federal prosecutors are investigating the brawl, the second deadly fight in less than a year at the Durango prison, which houses 2,025 inmates.

Emergency declared in 5 Calif. counties due to winter LA CANADA FLINTRIDGE, Calif. (AP) — A state of emergency has been declared in five California counties due to a series of winter storms.

Acting Gov. Jerry Brown proclaimed the emergency Thursday

for Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Francisco and Siskiyou counties.

Four powerful Pacific storms have caused several deaths, urban flooding, power outages and forced evacuation of more than 1,200 homes in danger of massive debris and mudflows.

Man in custody after firing shots at Texas Capitol AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A man fired several shots into the air Thursday while standing on the Texas Capitol’s south steps before throwing down his handgun as state troopers closed in and tackled him, the Texas Department of Public Safety said.

Nobody was wounded in the shooting, department spokesman Tom Vinger said. Authorities arrested Fausto Cardenas, 24, who faces felony charges of deadly conduct and was being held in the Travis County Jail, the department said.

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STATE/LOCAL

Alabama man sentenced to 5 years in fraud case

Superintendent’s vehicle usage in question for personal trips

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — An Alabama man who ran a financial services company in Baton Rouge was sentenced Thursday to five years in prison for a securities fraud scheme in which more than 150 clients lost tens of millions of dollars after they retired.

Before his sentencing, David McFadden, 62, of Orange Beach, Ala., turned to face a courtroom filled with his victims — mostly elderly residents who had worked at an Exxon Mobil Corp. facility in Baton Rouge — and apologized for leaving their finances in tatters.

“I know you all were literally watching your financial future evaporate before your eyes,” he said. “I let you all down, and words cannot express how much I regret that.”

McFadden pleaded guilty in May to conspiring to commit securities fraud.

(AP) — Louisiana’s top education board asked Thursday whether a school’s superintendent should be forced to reimburse the state for misusing his state-owned vehicle for dozens of personal trips.

The state Board of Elementary and Secondary Education voted 9-1 to request a decision from the governor’s fiscal office on whether Paul Vallas owes the state mileage payments for using a state-owned Dodge Durango on the trips, including visits to see his family in Chicago.

New Orleans police officer faces animal cruelty charges EDGARD (AP) — A 28-year-old New Orleans police officer was arrested on animal cruelty charges after a dead dog and a malnourished one were found at her home in LaPlace.

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BUDGET CUTS

Economic issues affect Business Education Complex Private funding may be used to bridge gap

By Mallory Logan Contributing Writer

Budget cuts have hindered several projects across campus, and the Business Education Complex is no exception.

EJ Ourso College of Business Dean Eli Jones said the economy is the sole reason for hindrances in his college’s projects.

“The economy has affected the fundraising which has affected the complex,” Jones said.

Jones said the new complex is supposed to give hope during hard economic times, and it will encourage alumni to donate.

“Hope could stimulate private funding, which would help the entire University’s budget,” Jones said. “This project will be a triggering event.”

Some public universities are

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The new Business Education Complex, originally estimated to cost about $60 million, has now been predicted to cost closer to $52 million.

leaning on private funding to help make up the financial difference as public funding decreases nationwide, Jones said.

The opportunity to hire new faculty could be lost if the difference is not made up and the degree of education could decrease, Jones said.

“We have been on the road, meeting with [alumni], asking them to help us financially to build this [Complex] for future students,” Jones said.

Gov. Bobby Jindal announced on Nov. 4 the state of Louisiana will fund $30 million of the project to match the private funds the College

of Business has raised.

Alumni donated $18 million of the $30 million. Another $4 million came from a bridge loan from the LSU Foundation, and the Chancellor committed $8.1 million of revenue generated by the Southeastern Conference TV rights contract.

The originally projected $60 million project is now predicted to be closer to $52 million after the Lemoine Company won the contracting bid in December.

The decreased bid will allow leftover money to be used toward other College of Business projects — the Dean’s Excellence Fund and the LSU Foundation.

Bethany Roussel, business sophomore, said she heard about the new complex during a business administration class when Jones informed students of the project.

“It is important for the future of LSU to have a facility that matches the quality of education provided by the Business School,” Roussel said.

The University of Tennessee, Texas Tech University and

Boise State University are among other schools with plans to build a new business facility or a recently opened one.

Tennessee opened a new $46 million business building this semester that features new classrooms, administrative offices and presentation rooms, according to the school’s Web site.

Texas Tech broke ground Oct. 9 for a new 140,000 square-foot business administration building that will feature the latest technology in the classroom, according to an Oct. 9 report by Texas Tech Today.

When the College of Business moves into the new complex, the College of Engineering will completely take over Patrick F. Taylor Hall, which the two currently share.

There will be a groundbreaking ceremony Friday, March 19, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. The public is encouraged to attend.

Contact Mallory Logan at mlogan@lsureveille.com

HEALTH

College-aged men, women at risk of getting HPV Virus leading cause of cervical cancer

By Leslie Presnall Contributing Writer

Nearly 4,000 women will die this year from cervical cancer — the only cancer caused by a virus. But women aren’t the only ones at risk.

The human papillomavirus, or HPV, is an “extremely commutable” virus that cannot be prevented with condoms, said Kathy Saichuk, Wellness Education coordinator at the Student Health Center.

HPV is the most common sexually transmitted infection — or STI — and the leading cause of cervical cancer. January serves as National Cervical Cancer Awareness Month. “[HPV] is skin-to-skin contact,”

Saichuk said. “Any contact sexually with any of your body parts can cause the transmission, and that’s why it’s so prevalent.”

At least 50 percent of sexually active women and men will aquire one or more types of HPV in their lives, according to the Center for Disease Control. For most, the virus will disappear on its own.

“There are more people with HPV on this campus than those who have H1N1,” Saichuk said. “We need to jump on the bandwagon [of awareness].”

Vaccines in the form of shots can protect males and females against the most common types of HPV, Saichuk said.

More than 100 types of HPV exist, and Gardasil is the only vaccine that helps protect against four types of HPV — two types that cause cervical cancer and two more types that

cause genital warts, according to Gardasil’s Web site.

But in October, the FDA approved Gardasil for use in boys and men ages 9 to 26 to prevent genital warts caused by HPV, according to a FDA news release.

“This is an important milestone because the use of Gardasil can now help protect young men and women from certain diseases caused by this common virus,” Richard Haupt, executive director of Merck Research Laboratories, said in the release.

Students should get to know their partners before sexual contact and tell their partners if they have been diagnosed with HPV, Saichuk said.

“But someone may go a couple of years without knowing they have HPV,” she said. “The key is to know your body and the symptoms.”

Burning during urination and

pain during intercourse are warning signs, she said.

“The college population can fight off the virus by keeping their immune system up,” Saichuk said.

“We should avoid anything that reduces our immunity like alcohol, tobacco or marijuana.”

No test exists to detect HPV in men, but Saichuk said women should have annual Pap smears when they turn 21 or become sexually active — whichever comes first.

The Women’s Clinic in the Health Center has two certified gynecologists and offers Pap smears and the Gardasil vaccine.

But 11 percent of U.S. women report they do not have their annual Pap test, according to the National Cervical Cancer Coalition.

“The environment of a college student is one where people probably think it’s not going to happen

to them,” Saichuk said. “If a young person gets cervical cancer, the rippling effect is she would not be able to have any children.”

Sarah Handerhan, adult organizational development senior at Temple University in Philadelphia, created a cervical cancer group on Facebook to serve as a support group for those who are suffering from cervical cancer or those who have lost someone.

“My grandmother died from cervical cancer before I was born, and that motivated me to get other women aware of this,” she said. “No one should not meet their grandmother because of this anymore.”

Contact Leslie Presnall at lpresnall@lsureveille.com

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FRIDAY, JANUARY 22, 2010

ENVIRONMENT

About 28 parishes will not meet new ozone standards EPA requirements most strict to date

By Mary Walker Baus Contributing Writer

The government is getting smugger about smog.

In the new year, the United States Environmental Protection Agency proposed the strictest health standards to date for smog by lowering the current primary ozone standard of 75 parts per billion to a proposed number between 60 and 70 parts per billion.

Under the Clean Air Act, the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for ground-level ozone protects public health, public welfare and the environment.

Ozone is the main component of smog.

“Ground-level ozone forms when emissions from industrial facilities, power plants, landfills and motor vehicles react in the sun,” according to a Jan. 7 EPA news release.

Michael Wascom, environmental sciences associate professor, said the Clean Air Act regulates two classes of air pollutants: criteria pollutants and toxic pollutants.

Wascom said criteria

pollutants include ozone, car- Rouge Air Quality Control Rebon monoxide, nitrogen diox- gion under the Clean Air Act ide, lead, sulfur dioxide and two includes East Baton Rouge, Livkinds of particulate matter. ingston, West Baton Rouge, IberRoughly 28 parishes in Loui- ville and Ascension parishes. siana will not be able to meet The Baton Rouge Air Qualthe EPA’s newly proposed ozone ity Control Region is in attainstandards and will be classified as ment for all criteria pollutants “nonattainment,”according to a except ozone, Mallett said.

Jan. 7 news release by the LouisiMallett said the standards ana Department of Environmen- could affect businesses like retal Quality. fineries, the automobile industry, “When you drop the stan- bakeries and fast food restaudard, you’re going to have more rants. areas labeled “In industry, as out of attainyou’re allowed ment,” said Rodto discharge a ney Mallett, DEQ certain amount communications [of pollutants] director.

“That because you can doesn’t mean air control emisquality got worse. sions, and you It’s just going to can make sure be more work that they meet the proRodney Mallett has to be done tections of public DEQ communications director to reach the new health and the enlower standard.” vironment,” he said. “[With the The major Baton Rouge area new standards, these industries] is labeled as nonattainment with would probably have to add addithe highest ozone measurement tional pollution controls and that at 80 parts per billion at the LSU would cost money.” monitor, Mallett said.

Mike McDaniel, professionBut he said the air quality in al-in-residence at the Center for Baton Rouge has improved. The Energy Studies, said the new monitors at French Settlement, standards will adversely affect Dutchtown and Carville mea- economic development. sured at 78 parts per billion.

Wascom said the new stanWascom said the Baton dards will require businesses to

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‘When you drop the standard, you’re going to have more areas labeled as out of attainment.’

BUSINESS

Baton Rouge bond ratings are increased

Interest rates will be lower in future

By Sarah Eddington Staff Writer

Many U.S. cities are suffering under the crippling economy, but Baton Rouge’s financial situation could be improving.

East Baton Rouge Parish Mayor-President Kip Holden announced last week that Standard & Poor’s Corporation increased the city’s bond rating to AA+, only one upgrade away from the corporation’s highest grade, according to a news release from the mayor’s office.

Two other rating agencies also increased their bond rating for the city.

Fitch and Moody’s increased its bond ratings for the city of Baton Rouge to within two upgrades of its highest level, Richard Leibowitz, a local attorney who handles the city-parish bond issues, said in a news release.

Bond ratings are upgraded when a city’s financial status improves over time, said Don Chance, finance professor.

“It means the likelihood they’ll default on those bonds is

low,” Chance said. “This will create lower interest rates on future bond issues.”

Chance said bonds are commonly used for significant improvements to a city’s infrastructure, like roads and buildings.

He also ‘It means said the upgrades suggest the Baton Rouge likelihood is doing better than most they’ll other cities in default the country, and on those economically city is getbonds is the ting stronger. low.’

H o l d e n ’s million Don Chance $901 capital imfinance professor provements tax package was defeated last year by a large margin of East Baton Rouge Parish voters.

Chance said it was interesting the ratings still strengthened although the bond issue was not passed.

Chance speculated Holden may have intended for this to happen so future bonds could be obtained for less money.

Contact Sarah Eddington at seddington@lsureveille.com

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buy new technology or alter their industrial operations to reduce emissions, which can be costly.

He said these stricter standards could make building new facilities or modifying existing facilities more difficult and more expensive because of the requirement to reduce emissions.

Mallett said the DEQ is not sure how they will regulate the emission of pollutants because the EPA hasn’t determined the exact standard. He said lowering the primary ozone standard will have a positive influence on public health.

The EPA news release said ozone is linked to a number of health problems such as asthma, heart and lung disease.

More cases of chronic

bronchitis, nonfatal heart attacks and premature deaths are associated with higher ozone levels.

McDaniel said the EPA standards are designed to protect sensitive individuals like young children and those suffering from such illnesses.

The EPA’s Web site said ozone is not emitted into the air but forms in the air when emissions of nitrogen oxides, volatile organic compounds, carbon monoxide and methane “cook” in the sun. Sunlight and hot weather speed its formation.

The EPA plans to issue final standards by Aug. 31, 2010.

Contact Mary Walker Baus at mwbaus@lsureveille.com

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Friday, January 22, 2010

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FOOTBALL

Defensive tackle Hicks leaves LSU

By Johanathan Brooks Sports Writer

Junior defensive tackle Akiem Hicks has decided to leave LSU, sports information director Michael Bonnette confirmed Thursday.

The Times-Picayune also confirmed Hicks’ recruiting was the subject of an internal investigation regarding NCAA policy violations.

Athletic Director Joe Alleva confirmed the football program’s investigation on Nov. 30.

Bonnette, coach Les Miles and the Southeastern Conference Office all declined to comment on the ongoing investigation.

Hicks is no longer enrolled in the University, the Registrar’s Office said Thursday afternoon.

The tackle saw no game action in his only season with the Tigers after leaving Sacramento City Community College last year.

Hicks’ departure marks another in a string of departures or decommitments the team faced in the past few months.

Former LSU running backs coach Larry Porter accepted the head coaching position at Memphis, and former LSU wide receivers coach D.J. McCarthy, who recruited Hicks, resigned in December after being tied to the same recruiting violation investigation.

Last week, LSU junior safety Chad Jones declared his intent to join the NFL draft, and three recruits from the incoming class of 2010 have decomitted — the most recent being wide receiver Justin Hunter.

Contact Johanathan Brooks at jbrooks@lsureveille.com

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Bouncing Back Graham’s 24 points lead LSU past South Carolina, 69-52

LSU sophomore guard Destini Hughes (20) defends South Carolina junior guard Samone Kennedy (4) during the Lady Tigers’ victory against the Gamecocks.

By Rachel Whittaker Chief Sports Writer

The LSU women’s basketball team had felt nothing but stinging losses in the past two games.

Much of that pain was erased at the PMAC on Thursday night, as the No. 18 Lady Tigers (14-3, 3-2) knocked off South Carolina (10-8, 3-3), 69-52, behind a career-best scoring effort from junior guard Katherine Graham and a secondhalf scoring onslaught by sophomore forward LaSondra Barrett and senior guard Allison Hightower.

Graham set a new career high with 24 points, 22 in the first half, on 9-for-12 shooting as the Lady Tigers defeated the Gamecocks for the second time this season and 14th in a row overall.

Graham’s previous season-high was 14 points against Xavier, Ohio, on Dec. 30. “[LSU assistant] coach Travis [Mays] wanted me to be more aggressive,” Graham said. “He thought that was the difference in the Auburn game. I am a big part of this team, so WIN, see page 9

MEN’S BASKETBALL

Tigers try to rebound from eight-game slump LSU still looking for first SEC win

By Jarred LeBlanc Sports Contributor

The LSU men’s basketball team has been in a slump lately after losing seven of its last eight games.

LSU (9-9, 0-4) will try to resurface Saturday when No. 22 Ole Miss travels to Baton Rouge for a 12:30 p.m. contest.

Ole Miss (14-4, 2-2) enters the

contest seated in second place in the Southeastern Conference Western Division.

The Tigers’ offense has been struggling this season. LSU went into Wednesday night’s game against Auburn as the lowest scoring team in the SEC, averaging 64.8 points per game.

On the other hand, the Rebels entered their Wednesday night game against South Carolina as the highest scoring team in the SEC, averaging 82.5 points per game.

But LSU’s defense has only allowed opponents to score an average of 65.1 points per game this

season.

“We have to sustain our intensity on the defense for the long haul,” said senior forward Tasmin Mitchell.

Part of the reason the Rebels have scored so much is their 3-point shooting. Before making only five 3-pointers against South Carolina, Ole Miss was averaging almost nine made 3-pointers a game. Only Mississippi State averages more made 3-pointers in a game with 9.67.

“Ole Miss is going to come BASKETBALL, see page 9

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LSU junior guard Bo Spencer (11) looks to pass the ball Jan. 20 during the Tigers’ 84-80 loss to Auburn. The Tigers will face Ole Miss on Saturday in the PMAC.

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FRIDAY, JANUARY 22, 2010

FRIDAY’S

TELL ME ABOUT WHAT YOU’RE WEARING. “Lots of colors, and my INC boots.”

— Julia Yarbrough

fashion file

“This is Urban Outfitters. I like all their stuff. It’s odd and different.”

— Morgan Gordan

WHO OR WHAT INFLUENCES YOUR STYLE THE MOST? “I’ve never really thought about having an influence, so nothing specific. Things I see in movies can inspire me.”

— Julia Yarbrough

“Rihanna. I always want to wear everything she’s wearing.”

— Morgan Gordan

WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE FASHION TREND RIGHT NOW? “Sort of the old-fashioned style and the mens’ shoes that women are wearing.”

— Julia Yarbrough

“I like the short hair trend.”

— Morgan Gordan

WHAT’S YOUR LEAST FAVORITE FASHION TREND RIGHT NOW? “Nike shorts and oversized T-shirts with UGG boots.”

Julia Yarbrough

graphic design, business sophomore

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— Julia Yarbrough

Morgan Gordan

“Shorts and UGG boots with a sweater.”

advertising sophomore

— Morgan Gordan Compiled by ELIZABETH CLAUSEN

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TENNIS

Women challenge ULL, Prarie View in first home match Freshmen remain largely untested

By Rowan Kavner Sports Contributor

The No. 29 LSU women’s tennis team kicks off its first home matches of the spring season against Louisiana-Lafayette and Prairie View A&M. Senior Nicole Kantor said she looks forward to not having to travel and anticipates a solid crowd.

“Other athletes come, and a lot of swimmers come to our matches,” she said. “Playing in front of our home crowd is going to be an advantage, especially against an instate rival.”

Kantor is coming off a winning

performance in doubles last weekend at the UVA Winter Invitational against North Carolina. She said the team has already gelled together nicely.

“This year we have really good team cohesiveness,” Kantor said.

“Everyone seems to get along really well, probably the best since I’ve been at LSU. That’s definitely a positive because it’s really important to be on the same page with your teammates.”

While optimistic about her team’s chances this season, Kantor said she realizes the team lost some key seniors.

Mykala Hedberg, Chandler Kleinpeter, Staten Spencer and LSU’s only three-time singles All-American, Megan Falcon, all finished their eligibility for the Tigers. There are only eight players

altogether on the new squad, and three are freshmen.

LSU women’s coach Tony Minnis said his team lost a lot of experience and talent from last season, but he’s impressed with what he’s seen thus far.

“I think we have a young team,” Minnis said. “It’s hard for them to understand how important it is to play with consistency. I wouldn’t say it’s a weakness, but I’d say it’s more of an experience. You’ve got to make sure you’re solid each and every time you’re out there.”

Kantor said it has yet to be determined how the freshmen will handle the responsibilities and pressures of Southeastern Conference tennis later in the season.

“There are a lot of freshmen on the team who might not be as experienced,” she said. “But they could

very well take the pressure and do really well. It’s kind of an unknown thing right now.”

Minnis said the most important player as the season progresses could be senior Hannah Robinson, who has been battling injuries.

“A lot’s on Hannah Robinson,” Minnis said. “She was an All-SEC player her sophomore year. She hurt her back, and she struggled last year. I feel very confident if we can get her back to her old form then we can do pretty well.”

Kantor echoed Minnis’ sentiments.

“Hannah’s a vital player for our team,” Kantor said. “She’s just now coming back into tennis, but she’s really going to be important.”

Minnis said the team can’t sleep on Louisiana-Lafayette if it

expects to succeed.

“When we played them last year, it was a very tight match,” he said. “You learn any time you step on the court you need to be ready to play. ULL will be a challenge.”

Minnis said he is geared up for the home opener and is ready to see what his team is made of.

“It’s very exciting,” Minnis said. “I’m really impressed with our freshman, and I’d like to see what we’re capable of.”

LSU will begin the dual match against Louisiana-Lafayette at 11 a.m., followed by Prairie View A&M at 3 p.m. at W.T. ‘Dub’ Robinson Stadium.

Contact Rowan Kavner at rkavner@lsureveille.com

SWIMMING AND DIVING

Tigers get ready for nationally ranked Texas A&M on Saturday Squads to celebrate Senior Day

By Katherine Terrell Sports Contributor

The LSU swimming and diving teams return to action Saturday at noon when they host Texas A&M in the LSU Natatorium.

The meet is LSU’s first dual meet at home since the Lady Tigers defeated Tulane on Oct. 30 and the last home meet of the season involving both the men’s and women’s squads.

The teams will celebrate Senior Day prior to the meet. Seven seniors from both squads will be honored: Leigh Ann King, Lauren Grandy, Todd Burford, Andrew Reynolds, Nate Telep, Luc Rykosky and Sean LeNeave.

Junior James Meyers said the Tigers have resumed their normal training schedule since returning from their trip to Florida two weeks ago. Both LSU squads beat Florida Atlantic but lost to Florida, whose men’s squad is currently ranked No. 6 and women’s squad is ranked No. 7.

The Tigers moved up one spot to No. 17 in the rankings despite the loss, while the Lady Tigers dropped three spots to No. 24. Seven men’s teams and six women’s teams in the Southeastern Conference are nationally ranked this week with Auburn at No. 5 in the men’s poll and Georgia No. 1 in the women’s poll.

The Aggie women’s last meet was a sweep of Auburn and Southern Methodist on Jan. 9. Senior Julia Wilkinson, a finalist in the 2008 Olympics, led the team with two wins. The men also faced Auburn, but lost, 136-159, despite a breakout performance by true freshman Omar Enriquez,

who just missed breaking two records.

“When we recruited Omar, we thought he was going to be this way, but you never know until they get here how they’re going to fit into your program,” Texas A&M coach Jay Holmes said in a news release. “I never have to worry about his effort level. He doesn’t try to save for the next one, it’s pretty much all out ... He loves to race. That’s the great part of Omar.”

LeNeave said it should be a good meet against A&M because the level of competition is fairly equal.

“They’re about the same as us,” LeNeave said. “They’ve always been a big rival for us because we’re so close. They have some really good guys. We swim against them at NCAAs, and they have really good relays. They

come to swim.”

LeNeave said it’s good preparation to swim against good teams leading into SEC and NCAA championships.

“It’s good practice to be racing against the better athletes,” LeNeave said. “Once we get to the conference, it’s going to be top-tier teams. Most of the teams in the SEC are top 10.”

Following the A&M meet, the LSU men’s and women’s squads will split up Jan. 29 for their last weekend of competition before the SEC Championship meet. The women will go to Texas to face Houston and Rice, while the men have a two-day meet against New Orleans.

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TRACK AND FIELD

Friday, January 22, 2010

GYMNASTICS

Season begins with No. 16 LSU to face Auburn Purple Tiger Invitational Jackson leads in Tigers, Lady Tigers ranked in Top 10

By Luke Johnson Sports Contributor

The LSU track and field teams will try to carry over the last decade’s success as they kick off their indoor season today at the Carl Maddox Field House in Baton Rouge for the 2010 Purple Tiger Invitational.

The Tigers will try to replicate the precedent set by the 2000s, which saw three separate LSU runners crowned 100-meter dash NCAA champion and a combined nine NCAA indoor and outdoor team championships by the men and women.

The event starts at noon with the men’s weight throw, where junior thrower Walter Henning looks to continue his dominance of the competition.

Henning, who transferred to LSU from North Carolina following his freshman year, displayed rare power last season and shattered two LSU marks on his way to finishing as the runner-up in the hammer throw at the 2009 NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships.

Henning set a meet record in the weight throw at last season’s Purple Tiger Invitational, his first meet at LSU. Henning launched the 35-pound weight 72 feet, 3 3/4 inches, which bested the previous LSU record by 4 1/4 inches. It was only Henning’s second throw as a Tiger.

Henning beat his record later in the season when he threw the weight 74 feet, 5 1/2 inches.

The effort was good enough to earn Henning the Southeastern Conference championship in the event.

Henning’s dominance in the field events are welcome for LSU coach Dennis Shaver, but several other athletes are also primed for big performances in the meet.

“Our athletes have been looking forward to this day for a long time now. They are ready to compete,” Shaver said in a news release. “We’ve had an outstanding training session, as good as we’ve had since I’ve been the head coach, and our athletes have done a tremendous job of preparing themselves for a day like today.”

The No. 9 Tigers are also counting on the continued stellar contributions of two-time AllAmerican Will Coppage in the long jump. The Alexandria native will try to best his personal record of 25 feet, 7 1/4 inches he set last year at New Balance Invitational in New York.

The No. 3 Lady Tigers enter the indoor season as one of the favorites to claim a national title.

Senior Samantha Henry and junior Kenyanna Wilson figure to be cogs to the success of the Lady

Tigers this season.

Henry and Wilson have combined for 13 All-American awards, and five SEC individual championships. Both Henry and Wilson will compete for the 60-meter dash.

Senior Trindon Holliday, the 2009 NCAA 100-meter dash champion, is not competing in the event. Holliday has used up his eligibility for the outdoor season and will begin competing later in the indoor season.

LSU travels to Albuquerque, N.M., for the Lobo Opener on Saturday, Jan. 30, after the Purple Tiger Invitational.

Contact Luke Johnson at ljohnson@lsureveille.com

all-around average

By Rob Landry Sports Contributor

The LSU gymnastics season is just two weeks old, but the Tigers are already preparing for their Southeastern Conference home opener.

No. 16 LSU (2-2. 0-1) will take on No . 11 Auburn (0-2, 0-1) tonight at 7 p.m. in the PMAC. LSU is looking to avenge last season’s 196.575-195.300 loss to Auburn at Beard-Eaves Coliseum in Auburn, Ala. Senior Summer Hubbard said the main focus this week will be on team chemistry.

“We’re just looking people to keeping our composure,” Hubbard said. “We need team unity and to be as one. It’s hard when you’re

trying to be an individual athlete, but when you’re out there with each other, you can’t stop us.”

The team’s second meet of the year was the Lady Luck Invitational in Las Vegas, where the team finished third out of four teams but tallied a score of 195.350.

The Tigers scored 194.375 in the season opener against Maryland.

But LSU is still struggling to find a rhythm on the balance beam. In last week’s meet, LSU was forced to count a fall when both sophomore Gloria Johnson and freshman Shelby Prunty could not stay on the beam.

Senior Susan Jackson said the team needs to go out with more confidence on the beam.

“If we can do our routines in [practice] and they’re fine, then we can learn to go out to the competition and know we can hit under pressure,” Jackson said.

Another area of concern for

LSU coach D-D Breaux is some technical rules on the floor exercise that cost her squad valuable points in the Lady Luck Invitational.

“We had some technical deductions on floor that really the kids aren’t accountable for — I was more accountable for,” Breaux said. “But that is something that is easy to fix.”

Auburn comes into the meet losers of two straight, but its record is deceiving.

The two losses have come at the hands of No. 2 Oklahoma and No. 3 Alabama. In its two meets, Auburn has averaged a team score of 195.253, which is higher than LSU’s season average of 194.862.

The meet also features a battle of mentor versus protégé. Auburn head coach Jeff Thompson was an assistant at LSU under Breaux from 1994 until he left for Auburn GYMNASTICS, see page 9

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LSU senior Summer Hubbard performs a backflip on the beam Jan. 8 during the Tigers’ meet against Maryland. Hubbard scored a 9.800.

GYMNASTICS, from page 8

in 1999.

Breaux also coached Auburn assistant coach Rachelle Thompson from 1988-91. During her career at LSU, Rachelle Thompson won the SEC All-Around Championship in 1991. Rachelle Thompson became the first LSU gymnast to record a perfect 10, doing so on the floor exercise against Florida in 1991.

LSU’s Jackson enters the meet as the nation’s top ranked allaround gymnast.

Jackson’s all-around average is 39.450. Following her in second

BASKETBALL, from page 5

with four perimeters, better than these four we just saw,” said LSU coach Trent Johnson after the game against Auburn. “They are really good. That’s why they’re ranked.”

On the opposite end of the spectrum, LSU’s 3-point shooting has been abysmal. Before losing to Auburn, 84-80, and scoring five 3-pointers, the Tigers averaged 4.24 made 3-pointers a game.

The Tigers rank last in the SEC in 3-point percentage at just below 29 percent.

In LSU’s four SEC losses, the Tigers have shot 23.6 percent from behind the arc.

Junior guard Chris Warren and sophomore guard Terrico White lead Ole Miss’ offense and average 16.6 and 15.9 points, respectively.

“Terrico White is probably as good a player as there is in this conference,” Johnson said. “He’s a bona fide pro as a sophomore.”

Mitchell has been the Tigers’ workhorse this season. Mitchell is among the conference leaders in points per game (18.1), rebounds per game (9.4) and minutes played per game (38.1).

Most recently, Mitchell finished the game against Auburn with 10 rebounds and a seasonhigh 38 points.

The matchup against the Rebels will be the Tigers’ second game against a ranked opponent. LSU

place is Florida freshman Ashanee Dickerson, whose average is 39.412.

Jackson is honored by the ranking but knows there is still a long way to go in the season.

“It’s definitely a cool feeling, and I’m happy,” Jackson said.

“But I don’t want to think about that too much just because it’s the second competition ... It’s not that big of a deal unless it’s the end of the season.”

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‘We have to sustain our intensity on the defense for the long haul.’

Tasmin Mitchell LSU senior forward

faced then-No.13 Connecticut on Nov. 25 and lost handily, 81-55.

Of the nine teams LSU has beaten, three teams have winning records, and the combined record of the teams is 69-88 with a winning percentage of 43.9 percent.

The victory against Western Kentucky (11-6) might have been the most impressive of the season.

The Hilltoppers currently sit atop the Sun Belt Conference and captured a victory against then-No. 24 Vanderbilt, 76-69. Vanderbilt is 3-0 in the Southeastern Conference and has an overall record of 14-3.

The Tigers’ losses were against teams with a combined record of 104-59, and none of those teams currently has a losing record.

But three of LSU’s four SEC losses came against teams who were also searching for their first SEC victory.

Contact Jarred LeBlanc at jleblanc@lsureveille.com

I knew how I would play would be kind of how the team would play.”

LSU coach Van Chancellor said Graham’s scoring was a refreshing turnaround from recent games, including a pickup game with Chancellor’s young grandson after the coach’s radio show at Walk-On’s this week.

“She had nine lousy points,” Chancellor said. “My 8-year-old grand boy had more than her ... I said ‘Graham please don’t shoot anymore in a game. You can’t make but nine on a little goal 3 feet from it.’ I guess she took it to heart.”

Although Graham cooled off with just two points in the second half, her teammates took the reins.

Barrett scored 18 points, including 8-for-8 from the free throw line, and had eight rebounds — statistics Chancellor called “amazing.” Hightower, who finished with 16 points, put an exclamation point on the victory with a circus 3-pointer as the shot clock expired with 6:10 to play.

Hightower said her highlightreel shot was “just lucky.”

“I lost my handle, and I just heard, ‘Three, two…’” she said. “I had to spin around and just shoot it, and it went in.”

After the win against South Carolina, LSU will now have three days to prepare for its next Southeastern Conference showdown — at home against No. 3 Tennessee.

The Lady Volunteers saw their eight-game winning streak end with a 53-50 loss at No. 8 Georgia.

“LSU has had some big wins, but I don’t believe we’ve had a bigger regular season win than this one,” Chancellor said. “We have just not been playing LSU basketball the past two games. [Tennessee] is a doggone good team. They got beat tonight, and they’re going

to be mad.”

As a team, South Carolina was just 2-for-11 from 3-point range Thursday. The Gamecocks averaged 48 percent from beyond the arc entering the game against LSU. “We were going to double the ball and not give up a lot of threeballs,” Chancellor said. “That was one of the big keys.”

Chancellor said other keys were holding a lead and outrebounding the opponent. The Lady Tigers led by as many as 18 points in the first half and did not let South Carolina get closer than eight points while out-rebounding the Gamecocks, 37-30.

“It’s an amazing thing — if

PAGE 9 we start well we get a little confidence,” he said. “We got some tough rebounds tonight, and the ball wasn’t slipping out of our hands.”

LSU sophomore guard Destini Hughes started in place of junior Latear Eason on Thursday. Eason sat on the bench in a sling after suffering a sprained sternoclavicular joint in practice this week. Hughes scored three points, six assists and two steals in 37 minutes of action.

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LSU senior guard Allison Hightower (23) jumps for a shot during the Lady Tigers’ 69-52 victory against South Carolina on Thursday night in the PMAC.

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Friday, January 22, 2010 MOODLE, from page 1

“I am using Moodle more than ever before in order to be environmentally conscious,” said Carolyn Lewis, assistant history professor. “The biggest problem I have had is displaying grades for students.”

MERCHANDISE, from page 1

Favre, Pittsburgh Steelers safety Troy Polamalu and Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning, according to the Jan. 8 NFL report.

With a historic season like 2009, many retailers struggle to keep Saints merchandise on the shelves.

Chad Rachal, sales associate at Nawlins Sports in the Mall of Louisiana, said it’s hard to keep a deep wall of Saints clothing four rows high and 30 rows long stocked.

“Since they [started] 13-0, sales were really good,” he said.

“As soon as we’d put stuff out, we’d sell out.”

Rachal said more LSU merchandise was sold as the LSU and Saints seasons began, but Saints sales became the biggest profit when LSU lost to Florida and the Saints continued on a winning streak.

Rachal said the number of fans purchasing Saints gear increased steadily, but the two biggest milestones came after the Monday night games against the Atlanta Falcons and New England Patriots.

ICE SKATING, from page 1

Students skated between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. and again from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. The event initially had a low turnout.

Marlon Boutin, Pop Fusion chairperson and psychology senior, said he expected more skaters in the later time slot because Snowin’ in the South was at the same time.

But the turnout remained nearly the same once Snowin’ in the South began.

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Students have mixed feelings about Moodle and its use as an educational aid.

“I feel lost in classes that don’t use Moodle,” said Kristin Daigrepont, sociology freshman.

“I have heard about bugs, but I find it very helpful.”

Other students are more

skeptical of Moodle.

“Moodle has a lot of bugs and doesn’t work right a lot of the time,” said Luke Tant, political communication freshman. “If it gets fixed, I hope more professors will use it.”

Requests for changes to Moodle are submitted to MDAC,

composed of 12 faculty members and one student representative, Thompson said.

Thompson said another change to Moodle in the works is the implementation of Moodle 2.0, on which the Moodle community is working. She added MDAC has not approved the

implementation of Moodle 2.0 yet.

Requests for changes to Moodle are to be directed to MDAC at www.lsu.edu/mdac.

“After those two days, [the sales] were just ridiculous,” he said. “The Falcons are the biggest rival in the division — like an LSU and Auburn thing. It helped seal the division championship by beating them, and us dominating the Patriots really showed how good of a team the Saints are.”

The Nawlins Sports store sells everything from Saints window decals, magnets and coffee mugs to nutcrackers, floor mats and wigs resembling cornerback Mike McKenzie’s dreadlocks.

“If it’s black and gold and has a fleur-de-lis on it, we’ve got it,” Rachel said.

But fans won’t find any Tshirts with unique phrases like “Breesus Saves” or “Who Dat?” at the shop. “‘Who Dat?’ is not licensed by the Saints,” he said. “It’s not an official NFL product, and NFL won’t buy the phrase.”

Brees, tight end Jeremy Shockey and wide receiver Marques Colston rank as the topselling Saints jerseys, Rachal said.

Adult jerseys cost between $79.99 and $279.99.

Heather Battles, sales associate at Nawlins Sports, said jersey prices saw an increase from last

season.

“They went up because it was harder to get them,” Battles said.

“There was this great demand for New Orleans Saints stuff.”

But Rachal said if the Saints lose, it could affect the number of sales.

“It will probably be dead in here,” he said. “We’ll probably have a good bit of returns.”

Sarah Cobb, education junior and longtime Saints fan, said she bought a Reggie Bush jersey last year and a Saints T-shirt this season.

“The people who are just fairweather fans will stop buying the merchandise [if the Saints lose], and the people who have always loved them will keep buying no matter what,” she said.

Jill Jeskin, Saints Hall of Fame Museum design consultant in the Louisiana Superdome, said the museum staff is fascinated by the abundance of Saints merchandise that has appeared.

“Now there is just an overflowing giant bear hug of excitement,” she said. “All the fans feel excited about having our own team, and now the roster and coaches are really making it a winning team.”

But Saints fans haven’t always been this proud. In 1980, the Saints didn’t win their first game until the next to last game of the season — finishing with the worst record in franchise history of 1-15.

Bernard “Buddy” Diliberto, New Orleans sports commentator, encouraged Saints fans to wear paper bags over their heads and root for “The Aints” as a clever way to keep the spirit of support alive, Jeskin said.

“It was total desperation,” Jeskin said. “People got discouraged before, but the ownership has never been deserted, and now the celebration is official.”

Jeskin said while the team’s record and roster may change, some die-hard fans have supported

their Saints since the beginning. “[The Saints] weren’t a winning team before,” she said. “So now this is a reward for people who have stuck with it for so long.”

Jeskin said the spirit of “We’re going to make it” has always been in the fans, and now the Saints have entered the “dream come true phase.”

“People just want to have that feeling for as long as they can have it,” she said. “It’s the connection to the city and the culture of New Orleans.”

“I had high hopes because I’m a hockey player, but I couldn’t skate the way I usually do,” said Kaleb Futch, sociology freshman. “I skate on ice every week, and going to that was a bit of a drag,” The SAB used a platform covered in an artificial ice substance to make it slippery, Boutin said.

Boutin also said the Pop Fusion committee, one of the SAB’s five committees, coordinated the Winter Wonderland program.

Winter Wonderland was Pop Fusion’s first program this semester.

Students skated free of charge.

The SAB and RHA originally scheduled their programs for Dec. 1, but the clubs moved the event because of a thunder storm.

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR ONLINE COMMENTS

LSU is certainly sensitive to the current budget situation affecting higher education and the apparent dichotomy created by the salaries awarded to coaches of its athletic teams.

Yet it is important to note that no monies used for LSU Athletics come from state tax dollars.

In fact, the LSU Athletic Department annually assists financially with the mission of the University by contributing to academic programs and campus maintenance. The Athletic Department provides more than $2 million in recurring annual transfers to the University as well as assistance with special projects such as $4.5 million for a new band hall and $1 million to assist with the construction of a new Business School.

According to a study by USA Today, LSU is one of only two universities in the nation that uses no state financial support to fund its athletics program. LSU Athletics would not have this kind of success, and be able to contribute to the academic mission of the University, without paying competitive salaries to hire and retain the best coaches in the country. It is not a coincidence the last five national champions in football have one thing in common: coaches that are among the highest compensated in the nation. And the investment in facility improvements over the last decade is another common denominator among ultra-successful programs.

Hiring and retaining the best coaches enables LSU to sustain success throughout its athletics program.

That sustained athletic success has garnered passionate fan support, enabling LSU to maintain a self-funded athletics program. To reduce our investment in top-tier coaches would result in less success, fewer fans, reduced revenue and fewer financial transfers to the University. The University invests zero tax dollars into Athletics and gets millions in return, a positive and productive outcome for LSU. It is truly regrettable that we are having discussions about eliminating jobs on the LSU campus as we continue to grapple with budgets cuts to higher education. But LSU Athletics has shown us the recipe for excellence — invest in human and physical resources. If only the University was afforded the necessary funds to invest in more premier researchers, adequately fund our instructor workforce and improve campus facilities at the rate that athletic programs across the south have done, LSU could achieve the sustained academic success it enjoys in the athletic arena.

Opinion

It’s a new semester, and now students are facing a whole new set of issues both here and in the nation and world. As always, our Web site, lsureveille.com, provides you with a forum to let your voices be heard on any of the issues you see written about in the columns or articles in the print or online additions. Here are a few selections from the comments section.

Commentors had this to say about columnist Sara Boyd’s Thursday column, “Conan is funnier than Leno, may be more profitable,” about the controversial “Late Night Wars” on NBC: “You point to the writer’s strike as evidence of how good Jay can be? Jay actually wrote prepared jokes during those shows, going against the writers he was supposed to be supporting. I’ve also never seen him display an ounce of sincerity, ever. He couldn’t even do it on his first show after 9/11.

He’s always been sleazy; you were probably just too young to see that (but spend some time on YouTube

watching Johnny Carson and we’ll forgive you).”

-imwithcoco “You’re missing one key fact — no one was watching Conan once he took over ‘The Tonight Show.’ Leno at 10 wasn’t a great call compared to TV dramas in that time slot, but his audience was huge overall compared to other late night shows, while Conan was/is being crushed by Letterman and showed no signs of improvement.

Leno can still attract a large audience — it only makes sense for NBC to bring him back.

Also, don’t assume this is just about the egos of two TV hosts.

Leno’s crew employs something like 200 people — I’m sure he’d like to keep them all working, regardless of what time slot they’re in. Conan’s refusal to stay on the air strikes me as far more selfish than Leno taking back his old time slot.”

-CSS Commentors had this to say about Opinion Editor Matthew Albright’s Wednesday column,

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“Conservative anger hurts University, state as a whole,” about the damage unyielding conservatism is doing to Louisiana:

Martin’s article, “Road construction cause congestion,” about the hassles caused by construction on Burbank near campus:

“The problem is that these same conservatives who espouse free-market systemics won’t allow the market to rule things like tuition. I.e., we’re all for the free market and letting it set the price of things — just not higher education in Louisiana. Strange bedfellows here. The students also aren’t in favor of this, because they don’t want to have to pay more (or anything, TOPSers) for their education. In Louisiana, everyone is looking for their lagniappe.”

-Pi-yushy

“Common sense is not part of DOTD agenda. There was one month without students and faculty commuting to school but construction ‘conveniently’ started just as the Spring semester began.”

-Anonymous

“You talk about people sacrificing money for the public good, but somehow it is NEVER YOUR MONEY. It is always someone else who must sacrifice. It’s funny how no amount of education will ever make you see how wrong this is.”

-Anonymous A commentor had this to say about contributing writer Ashton

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QUOTE OF THE DAY “When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro.”

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Washington turns Crocodile Dundee in ‘Eli’ Dashing audiences’ expectations, “The Book of Eli” is not Denzel Washington’s “Battlefield Earth” nor his “Gigli.” Rather, it is Washington’s attempt to switch into neutral before engaging high gear in the next Tony Scott-directed blockbuster. After all, even Washington needs time off to make a film in which he gets to act normal to show he cares about the acting craft, not just the paycheck.

“The Book of Eli” takes place some distant time in the future when Earth has been scorched. An explosion of unknown origin has decimated the population and fried the landscape. There are no green fields, only roasted brown deserts — the filmmakers display the aridity by decolorizing the palette, giving the picture an ashy, sepia tone. Food and water are scarce; with hunger setting in, humans have begun to feed on one another.

A fearless, solitary peripatetic,

Eli (Washington), walks into a shantytown where Carnegie (Gary Oldman) serves as the governor. Carnegie has been looking for a book, one to give him mysterious power — books were outlawed and burned in the past, though the ubiquitious “Da Vinci Code” makes an appearance.

So when he discovers Eli possesses the sole copy of the book, Carnegie will stop at nothing to get it.

Despite trailers portraying “The Book of Eli” as a “Mad Max” meets “Crocodile Dundee” flick, the most probable reasons to watch the film are the ones that matter the least.

The film’s action pieces are few and stodgily shot. The first fight scene, which is shot in silhouette, has Eli fending off several hunters with his machete, parrying attacks and slashing limbs in slow motion that appears to be sped up. In another action sequence, the camera follows the bullets of a machine gun as they pierce walls and windows before

exiting through several human necks. All these are run-of-the-mill stuff, hardly innovative, satisfying or even visually exciting.

“The Book of Eli” settles on fertile ground when the filmmakers move beyond the fight scenes. The film is mostly a travelogue of Eli walking in all weather, though mostly in daylight.

Several Freke Ette eagle-eye shots Columnist show a moving speck in a great expanse of nothingness — a man alone in the world. In this sense, “The Book of Eli” resembles John Hillcoat’s adaptation of Cormac McCarthy’s “The Road.” Both films dispense with backstory, choosing instead to focus on people undergoing personal odysseys. “The Road”

emphasized the relationship between father and son, a bond needed to survive the Hobbesian world.

Where the two films differ is in relation to hope. Whereas “The Road” smuggles a flicker of optimism out of tenor with the rest of the film, “The Book of Eli” maintains a frisson of that emotion in its entire proceeding. It requires a certain audacity of hope for Eli to continue on a journey for 30 years with no direction but “Go west.” Strength of character is required to ignore present hardship to arrive at an unknown destination. It sounds trite, but that’s what ultimately establishes “The Book of Eli” as a religious film. Like Simeon proclaiming, “You now dismiss your servant in peace,” Eli’s life and purpose become indivisible. If he settled, he was dead.

Other familiar themes are sprinkled throughout the film. For instance, the ever-popular conservation topic (“What we fight for now is

what we used to throw away”) antirationalism in religion (“People will come from far and near and will believe what I have to say because it is in the book”) and the importance of reading and books for a society.

Though it concludes on a note that brings to mind “Fahrenheit 451,” one can’t escape the religious undercurrents. And while it might not come with a Pulitzer or pop culture pedigree, “The Book of Eli” is an entertaining, uncomfortably spiritual film.

See also: “The Road” (2009), “Fahrenheit 451” (1966) Freke Ette is a political theory graduate student from Uyo, Nigeria.

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Mother was wrong ­­­­­­­­­­— say things that aren’t nice

We’ve all heard someone say, “If you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say anything at all.”

I’m calling shenanigans.

This saying is too subjective, and parents need to stop preaching it. Trying to define nice is like trying to lick your el- Matt Lousteau bow — if you Columnist just tried, you probably made a fool of yourself unless you’re double-jointed.

I think it’s nice if I open a door for a woman. A feminist might interpret my gesture as an insult to her dignity, even though I take nothing of her gender into account before attempting to be nice. She, as opposed to a “Southern Belle” who might scorn its absence, walks away perturbed if she tells me nothing, obeying “Mother.”

Frankly, I’d much rather a fiery speech about the sexism of chivalry. I might learn something, or I might completely disagree, call her an idiot and tell her to follow me around all day to see me open doors for men, too.

Idiot might be a little harsh.

Sexism is bad, and I don’t think less of women because of their hormonal distribution, but she might rethink the sexism of men who open doors for people.

Regardless of the means of our communication, the maternally suggested biting of tongues restrains it.

This suggested restriction of communication is

counterproductive to the exchange of knowledge, which is necessary to advance a society filled with — how could I put this “nicely” — morons.

The communication need not be verbal, but it needs to happen.

For example, I hate bad drivers.

I hate it when people drive in the left lane on the interstate at 20 mph fewer than the speed limit.

I hate it when people cut me off.

I especially hate it when people tailgate me.

My offenders will never learn their vehicular inabilities if I don’t inform them with a flash of the high-beams, a scream of my horn or a quick break check.

Of course, I could incite road rage, but maybe, just maybe, they’ll think, “Oh, maybe I shouldn’t be texting, checking Facebook and playing Words with Friends on my iPhone while trying to negotiate six lanes of traffic.” Optimistic, I know.

What about the “cancer sticks?”

No, not cigarettes — these cancer sticks are equally silly though.

The girl whose skin is the same color as Cheetos, walking around in UGGS and a parka in mild weather — that’s the cancer stick I’m talking about.

Someone needs to tell her she looks ridiculous and is ignorant for increasing her risk for cancer by 75 percent to get a “healthy glow” in the tanning bed.

Granted, tact needs to be applied in many situations. Disagreement and general jerkishness have a fine line between

them, but the truth also has to hurt sometimes.

The ideal situation leaves emotion behind and presents pure communication and education.

That would be great, but stupidity is annoying. So if someone gets upset because you “educated” them, they can get over it.

They’re stronger for it.

Knowledge is power, but ignorance is bliss.

Strong and pursuing

happiness or stupid and happy?

You be the judge, but I urge you to watch the interview of Miss Teen South Carolina 2007 — that girl is really happy.

If we cut ourselves off because we’re not “nice,” we throw accountability and responsibility out of the window. Don’t be afraid of the truth — it will set you free. It might sting like hell at first, but once that’s gone, you’ll be better off.

Knowledge is power, but how can we learn of our faults if no one informs us of them.

Matt Lousteau is a 20-year-old mechanical engineering junior from Laplace. Follow him on Twitter @TDR_mlousteau.

Contact Matt Lousteau at mlousteau@lsureveille.com

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Must be able to work all four afternoons 225.706.1595 Small animal veterinary clinic looking for veterinary assistants and receptionists for full and/or part time work.

Hours m-f 6:30-2 and 2-10 sat 7:30-4:30 sun 12-7 Please apply in person at 7807 Greenwell Springs R 225.928.4417 RUNNER NEEDED Runner needed for CPA firm on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Email resume to dcarter@psha.com 225.924.1772

Students needed to work with children/ adults with disabilities. Several positions, various hours. Apply: St. John the Baptist, Human Services. 622 Shadows Ln Suite A 225.216.1199

need someone to work front desk, must be organized, responsible, able to MULTI-TASK & work 30 hours/week during school- email jodi@gofitt.com

PAY STARTING AT $10 PER HOUR The Best Western Richmond Suites Hotel is hiring for full time Guest Service Agents for the front desk. Apply in person at 5668 Hilton Ave Baton Rouge, LA 70808 225.924.6500 225.924.6500 EOE

PART-TIME STUDENT WORKER Small BR office looking for students available at least 4 consecutive hours on days schedule permitting M - F for shipping and receiving.

MUST be attentive to detail. Send resume to: ione@barnettpromo.com

need Part-TIME NANNY FOR INFANT TUES & THURS 9AM-6PM IN BR HOME. $10/HR. PREFER GRAD STUDENT IN EARLY CHILDHOOD DEV. MUST HAVE REFS AND EXP. 225.926.0893

Part time Office Assistant GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO GAIN JOB EXPERIENCE IN ACCOUNTING FIELD. Part-time/15-20hr/week Accounting/Office position available to assist Accounting team with daily filing and accounts payable data entry. Must be computer literate with emphasis on Microsoft Word and Excel. Data Entry, Accounts Payable, and Job Cost experience is a plus! Accounting Majors preferred.

Weekly work schedules are flexible to school commitments.

To apply, download employment application at www.c-ka.com/employment.asp, e-mail to www.hr@c-ka.com or fax to HR at 225-7527863. Resumes are welcome, but must accompany application.

AA/EOE M/F/D/V For more information about C-K Associates, LLC, visit our website at www.c-ka.com

Strong Reliable Male needed to Check-In Inventory at Interiors/Gift Store, Hang Mirrors, Move Furniture; FlexHrs.15-20 hrs/ wk.

Call 754-7400 Spend your summer in Maine If you’re looking to spend this summer outdoors, have fun while you work, and make lifelong friends, then look no further. Camp Mataponi, a residential camp in Maine, has female/ male summertime openings for Land Sports, Waterfront (small crafts, skiing, life guarding, WSI, boat drivers), Ropes Course, Tennis, H. B. Riding, Arts& Crafts, Theater, Cooking, Gymnastics, Dance, Videography, Group Leaders & more. On Campus Interviews will Top salaries plus room/board & travel provided. Call us at 1-561-748-3684 or apply online at www. campmataponi.com.

Attention Science Majors C-K ASSOCIATES, LLC, has a part-time/20hrs a week, with potential advancement to fulltime, position available in the Aquatic Toxicity Testing Laboratory to conduct culturing of freshwater test species for use in acute and chronic aquatic toxicity test. Science Majors with aquaria experience a must.

Duties include: adhere to NELAC regulations, perform marine and freshwater system

Part Time Office Assistant Baton Rouge company. Runs errands as needed; processes incoming mail and phone calls; keeps files organized; and performs simple book-keeping. Must be able to work at least 20 hours/week during normal business hours. Great job for students. Email resume and hours avail to jobs@puryear-it.com If you love young children and like to sing and play musical instruments, we have the perfect pt job for you. Approx. 4 hrs per week 225.766.1159 Clerical help needed! Local medical equipment company needs P/ T help with

answering phones and medical data entry.

We will provide on the job training. Email: sdelhom@bellsouth.net or fax 225.755.0022 Don’t Miss This Opportunity!

Now hiring for all positions at the following locations: JEFFERSON 7615 Jefferson Hwy Baton Rouge 70809 PERKINS ROWE 7707 Bluebonnet Blvd.

Baton Rouge 70810 “Flexible schedules & Benefits for Full Time Associates” Please apply in person during regular restaurant hours.

Equal Opportunity Employer NOW HIRING FASHIONISTA ACCESSORIES IS LOOKING FOR PART-TIME FRIENDLY GIRLS FOR OUR FABULOUS BOUTIQUE! MUST HAVE RETAIL EXPERIENCE! Call Lacey at 225-907-2883 Hungry Howie’s Pizza needs 5 energetic people to work in its management program. $9-$10 per hour starting wage. Email resume to HHapplicant@aol.com.

Internship Wanted: Poli Sci or International Relations majors to participate in government simulation. 225.490.4902 Internship Available Looking for an intern to assist with financial & tax related projects.

Computer/ General Office Skills/ Strong MS Office & Excel Skills Email resume to: jobs@ advantous.com SWIMMING INSTRUCTORS NEEDED Great Part Time Afternoon Spring Semester Job-Full Time Summer Job-Great Pay! CRAWFISH AQUATICS, Louisiana’s Total Swim Program-If you are highly motivated, hard working, we can teach you the rest. Please fax resume to 225-706-1636 or e-mail to swimcraw@ bellsouth.net Interviewing in NOLA for Katrina Recovery.

Join our LSU Sociology Research Team to conduct interviews of residents in New Orleans neighborhoods. Saturday trips to New Orleans, with full day of work. $9/ hr with free round-trip transportation & lunch. Interesting, meaningful teamwork on community recovery. Contact David Maddox, dmaddo1@ tigers.lsu.edu PT Student Worker Excellent student opportunity. Will be responsible for completing company errands and basic clerical work.

Must have a clean driving record, excellent communication skills, and basic computer skills. Previous office experience preferred.

Must be available on MWF. No nights or weekends. Please e-mail resume and spring class schedule to jobs@lewis.com.

Nanny needed! 20hr/wk, christian fam, 1-4 kids; $12-15/hr 225.603.9285 USS KIDD Veterans Memorial now hiring P/T tour guides & overnight camping guides.

The position includes ship tours and working in the gift shop, museum, & administrative offices. Applications are available in the gift shop, M-F, 9-5, 305 S. River Rd. 225-3421942. www.usskidd.com 225.342.1942

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NEED TRANSPORTATION My name is Terri. I am a blind Student attending LSU 5 days a week. I live in Gonzales and I am willing to pay $5.00 each way for gas. If interested call me at the phone number shown or e-mail me at thenry7@lsu.ed 225.644.8006

Pool Table 8 ft Brunswick. Few Tears in felt, yet still playable. $400 Call for more information: 225.281.3794

Earn $20/hr! Now hiring independent delivery drivers. Set your own hours!

225.302.8964

Brooke Hollow Condo 1Bedroom 1 Bath on bus route less than 1.5 miles from LSU $93,900 225-938-0182 225.938.0182

Cashier/Staff position availabe @ Raceway, 6240 Bluebonnet Blvd. Across the mall, close to LSU. Come pick up your application now! Flexible schedule FullTime/ PartTime.

No experience required. 225.284.3811 ►►BARTENDING UP TO NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY. TRAINING PROVIDED. AGE 18+ OK 1-800-965-6520 ext127

matic, 55678 miles - $2,300 - Email me for more details at: RBSMTHJR@AOL. COM

For Rent $AVE $ WALK TO LSU! LARGE 1 BR APT 7697757 / 266-8666 / 978-3123

PERFECT STUDENT WORK Telephone Sales People Wanted. Clear and explicit voice a must. Work at home around your schedule.

Sports related products. Call existing customers. $7.50 per order plus quarterly bonuses.

E-Mail resume to jbeeson11@cox.net or call for appointment - 225.753.8022

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CYPRESS MOUNDS BASEBALLCOMPLEX HIRING ALL POSITIONS Concession, Custodial, Customer Service, Grounds, Maintenance, Restaurant, Retail and Security for 2010 Spring/Summer Season March through July Part-Time Nights and Weekends Hourly wages starting at $7.25 225.757.5550

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FITNESS INSTRUCTORS NEEDED- Great part time afternoon school year job-Full time summer job-Great Pay! Exerfit Family Fitness, Bluebonnet Ave(Crawfish Aquatic’s Sister Program) If you are highly motivated, hard working, we can teach you the rest. Please fax resume to 225-706-1634 or e-mail to mleach@exerfitbr.com website: www.exerfitbr. com

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New Orleans Courtyard style. Pool, Coin Laundry, bus line. No pets 766-5511 LSU Area, 2 bedroom 1 1/2 bath TownHome with W/D, no pets, $650/month.

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Tiger Manor Condominiums. UNITS READY FOR SPRING and FALL 2010!! Reserve now! Brand new 1, 2, and 3 bedroom units for sale starting at $124,900. Ask about our Guaranteed Buy-Back Program!! 3000 July St. 225-346-5055 www.tigermanor.com Location. Location. Location... Start Living.

FOR LEASE on the LSU LAkes 2br/1ba $875/ mo for more info or to view other avail. Rentals go to www.keyfindersbr. com or call Keyfinders Realty at 225-2933000

$16K Below Appraisal! 2Bd/2Ba condo w/pool Gated Gorgeous & Remodeled -1.3 mi to LSU! $149K RE/MAX Classic 667-3131 call Dottie 225.936.3682

FOR LEASE Houses, Apartments, Condos & Townhomes FOR LEASE in all areas!

WWW. KEYFINDERSBR. COM or call Keyfinders Realty 225-293-3000 FOR MORE INFO

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INFO. KEYFINDERS REALTY 225-293-3000 room4rent 7min from LSU. Must be: Good Character, clean, guy, student. $350+ utlt.

225.773.5336

Room in good house. W&D, alarm, etc. No lease needed. $295 + shared utilities. $250 dep. 225.921.1209

ROOM FOR RENT The Gates at Brightside.

1 Bdr w/ Bth attached. New appliances/ balcony/ pool/ gated community located on LSU bus route. $350 and utility costs are split equally. 401.575.8627

2 or 1 Roommates needed to share a brand new 3bd/2 full bath house 5 m from LSU. $400, 1/3 utl., included w/d, alarm, wifi 225.252.6575

WALK TO CAMPUS 2 BR 2 1/2 BA TOWNHOUSE 315 W PARKER BLVD WWW.315WPARKER. COM 225-819-6794 WalK To Campus 1Br, 2Br, and Townhomes. Starting as low as $400.00. www. lsuwestchimesplace.com 225.346.4789 Arlington Trace Condos Gated Community on Brightside Clubhouse on Site All Appliances Included Currently Accepting Deposits for June & August Move Ins! 2 bed/2.5 bath units $1300 3 bed/3.5 bath units $1650 Deaan Flores Real Estate 225.767.2227 Lake Beau Pre Townhomes Gated Community off River Road Clubhouse with pool, tennis courts & work out room.

All Appliances Included.

2 & 3 bedroom units Now Accepting Deposits for Summer 2010 Reserve Your Unit Today!

Dean Flores Real Estate 225.767.2227 BRIGHTSIDE PARK TOWNHOMES NICE 2 BR 2.5 BATH, W/D, POOL. $900 1737 S. Brightside View 318-243-8231 southlandpropertiesinc.com BRIGHTSIDE MANOR CONDO 2BR/1.5BA, CLEAN, On LSU Bus Route, W/D, $800/ mo+utilities and dep. 225.252.2398 Brightside Estates Condo 2 BDRM Condo - Room mate needed $500/month sep full b/r & bath, All utilities paid(cable, elec, I/N). Gated property, W/D, A/C. on bus route. Students only - Serious inquiries, references required. dober_mann@msn.com 225.588.9409 Tiger Manor Condominiums. UNITS READY FOR SPRING and FALL 2010! Reserve Now! Brand new 1, 2, & 3 bedrooms available. Reserve your unit today! Walk to class! 3000 July St. 225-346-5055. www.tigermanor.com Location. Location. Location... Start Living.

Guest House for Rent 1BR 1BA One mile from LSU. One block from LSU Lakes.

Washer/Dryer, Ult included. $625/mo 225.921.3222 1-bed Apts. near LSU, $450-500 / month, hot water included. Call Wang 225.278.6622 3 BDR/2BA APT $895 BLOX@ Brghtside.

Util incl water, sewer, internet. Dawn 225.753.3573 APARTMENT FOR RENT 2 BEDROOM 2 BATH LOCATED 4 BLOCKS FROM LSU GREAT LOCATION CALL BEFORE ITS GONE 985.517.6824 4170 Janet, near LSU southgate and lake, huge two stories 4 bedroom house, call 892-8517

Roommate Wanted Student Roommate Wanted Luxury gated furnished condo on LSU bus route. Granite countertops, washer/dryer, large flat screen TV, pool, exercise room, library, court yard. $580/mo. All fees and utuilites included. 985.789.3814

Roommate Needed Serious student to share very clean furnished 3BR2BA townhouse on Sharlo. $525/ mo utilities included, $400 deposit 985.807.8400 ROOMMATE NEEDED for 3BR/3BA. 5 minutes from LSU. $520/ mo + $10/ mo for electricity. All furnished, gated, pool, gym.

225.278.9632 Roommate Wanted LSU grad student looking for student to share 2 br apartment 1/2 block from campus. $450/mo. includes utilities. 985.789.3814

Personals Bad Romance: Charming, witty, and handsome bachelor looking to meet a beautiful, intelligent Lady Gaga type for love games or to just dance. jjacobs2376@gmail.com Cute Fashion Major with an engineer’s mind looking for a nice, clean cut guy to hang out with. Let’s catch

a movie or coffee sometime. fashionistadiaries61@yahoo.com She’s a Keeper, are you? My lovely BFF needs a man that is sure to sweep her off her feet! If you possess one or more of the criteria below email gazin4devotion@gmail. com ASAP or FOREVER hold you peace.

A. Handsome/cute/Attractive/good looking B. Hopeless Romantic C. Funny What Are You Waiting For????????

Miscellaneous Textbooks bought and sold, new & used, online buybacks. Buy, sell, rent at cheapbooks.com (260) 399-6111, espanol (212) 380-1763, urdu/hindi/punjabi (713) 429-4981, see site for other support lines Math Tutor Four years teaching experience $30/ hour All Maths through second Calculus jdnester1@gmail.com Needed: Volunteers!! for the dog parade (Mystic Krewe of Mutts), to be held downtown, on 1/31/10. Proceeds benefit Capital Area Animal Welfare Society (CAAWS). Help homeless animals! Contact frank.parks.exterran.com 225.802.6697

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