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ENTERTAINMENT Theaters seeing increased trafﬁc during harsh ﬁnancial times, page 11.

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New defensive coaches excited about team’s level of spring play, page 7.

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BUDGET CUTS

Tigers ready for national spotlight

By David Helman Sports Writer

GREENSBORO, N.C. — For the briefest of moments, the attention of the entire college basketball world will be on the LSU men’s basketball team. GRANT GUTIERREZ / The Daily Reveille

Chancellor Michael Martin addresses a group of about 500 people Wednesday afternoon in the Bo Campbell Auditorium.

The No. 8-seeded Tigers (26-7, 13-3) begin the NCAA tournament today against No. 9-seeded Butler (26-5, 15-3) at 11:20 a.m. from Greensboro Coliseum. The early tipoff is the ﬁrst of the entire ﬁrst round. TOURNEY, see page 19

LSU forward Tasmin Mitchell

Butler forward Matt Howard

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Students likely to feel budget-cut burn Furloughs, tuition among major topics By Kyle Bove Chief Staff Writer

On a scale from zero to 10 — measuring just how worried students, faculty and staff should be about looming budget cuts — Chancellor Michael Martin said the University community should be at a solid 6.5. Martin spent his Wednesday answering student, faculty and staff questions during “Chats with the

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Chancellor” in Free Speech Plaza and later at the third Chancellor Forum, hosted by the Faculty and Staff senates, in the Bo Campbell Auditorium of the Cox Communications Academic Center for StudentAthletes. BUDGET CUTS, see page 6

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The Greensboro Coliseum Complex in Greensboro, N.C., is the sight of the LSU vs. Butler game today at 11:20 a.m.

A FIVE-PART SERIES: STUDENT GOVERNMENT ELECTIONS

The ‘Next Level’ campaign touts SG experience Staff Writer

Index

In a Student Government election, experience inside the University political system can be an asset or a hindrance to political aspirations.

Sports ...................... 7 Entertainment ...... 11 Opinion ................. 20

presidential candidates of the Next Level ticket have a combined 10 semesters in SG. Since his ﬁrst semester on campus, Palermo has been an active member of the SG senate. During his three years there, Palermo authored many bills, including motions to introduce an oncampus roommate matching service NEXT LEVEL, see page 6

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While some tickets ﬂaunt their status as outsiders, others rely on past experiences to prove their worth. For the spearheads of the Next Level ticket, SG experience, they say, is what makes them different from most of the other candidates. Headed by Sen. Andy Palermo, University Center for Advising and Counseling, and Phoebe Hathorn, executive staff assistant director of ﬁnance, the presidential and vice

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Andy Palermo, Student Government presidential candidate, talks on Wednesday in Free Speech Alley to Courtnie Seaton, biological sciences senior, about his campaign ideas.

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Sudan leader: No war crimes court can touch me

WEDNESDAY’S POLL RESULTS Have you filled out your NCAA men’s tournament bracket yet?

53%

47%

Costa Rica, El Salvador promise to reestablish ties with Cuba

Yes No 32 PEOPLE PARTICIPATED IN THE POLL.

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SAN JOSE, Costa Rica (AP) — Costa Rica said Wednesday it will re-establish diplomatic ties with communist Cuba, and El Salvador’s new president-elect promised to do the same after he takes office. They are the only Central American nations that currently do not recognize the Cuban government. Costa Rica broke off ties with Havana in 1961, while El Salvador has not recognized the island’s government since 1959, when Fidel Castro came to power.

KHARTOUM, Sudan (AP) — A defiant Sudanese president rallied Arab supporters in Darfur Wednesday by saying no war crimes court or the U.N. Security Council can touch even “an eyelash” on him despite an international order for his arrest. Speaking to thousands at a rally near the southern Darfur town of Nyala, Omar alBashir denounced the West for allegedly seeking to “create chaos in Sudan” and trying to split Darfur from the rest of the country. His remarks reflected his confidence amid support from the Arab League, whose chief Amr Moussa said this week that the 22-nation group will not act on the International Criminal Court’s arrest warrant when al-Bashir flies to an Arab summit in Qatar at the end of the month.

NATION, STATE AND CITY BRIEFS

AIG bonuses: Repayments total $165 million

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thursday, march 19, 2009 bcm dinner & tnt worship Every Thursday night. Dinner (free) at 7:15pm. TNT Worship Service at 8:00pm. The BCM is at the corner of Highland & Chimes. All LSU students invited! lsubcm.org blood drive Give the gift of life Blood drive Thursday from 1-5pm Pike House, 15 W. Fraternity Lane boost your organization membership Get noticed in the Gumbo yearbook. Deadline is March 27th for student organizations. Contact Melissa or Andrew for more information by calling 578.6090 Campus contract housing renewal Open to ALL residents on campus to reserve a space in ECA or WCA and have the option to invite one person to join them in their apartment. leave a legacy! Say thanks to your seniors & congratlate your members on a successful year. Tell your story & leave yur mark by getting ito the GUMBO yearbook. Call Andrew for more info at 578.6090. Hurry! March 27th is the deadline to get noticed. So What’s Next: Life After college African American Cultural Center Time: 6:00pm Monday, March 23

WASHINGTON (AP) — Under intense pressure from the Obama administration and Congress, the head of bailed-out insurance giant AIG declared Wednesday that some of the firm’s executives have begun returning all or part of bonuses totaling $165 million. Edward Liddy offered no details, and lawmakers were in no mood to wait. He was still fielding their questions when House Democratic leaders announced plans for a vote Thursday on legislation to tax away 90 percent of the extra pay for executives at AIG and many other bailed-out firms. Liddy, brought in last year to oversee a company that has received $182 billion in federal bailout funds, said he, too, was angry about the bonuses.

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AIG Chairmen Edward Liddy testifies Wednesday on Capitol Hill.

Gingrich: Bankruptcies Plea agreement talks underway in Jena 6 case better than bailouts JENA (AP) — Lawyers for two members of the so-called “Jena Six” say prosecutors and defense attorneys are discussing the possible terms of plea agreements that would resolve the five remaining criminal cases. Lawyers for Mychal Bell and Carwin Jones wouldn’t disclose any details of Wednesday’s discussions because they said they didn’t want to undermine the negotiations. Bell, Jones, and four other black Jena High School students were initially charged with attempted murder in the 2006 attack on a white classmate.

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CONSTRUCTION

Perkins Road I-10 overpass closed for construction Repairs on bridge began Wednesday By Joy Lukachick Staff Writer

Traffic stopped Wednesday at the Perkins Road Interstate 10 overpass. That’s because construction workers barricaded off the area to begin the city-parish project to repair the worn down bridge. A landmark to the Baton Rouge area, the overpass is most known for being a part of the annual St. Patrick’s day parade route and is historical to the neighborhood, said Public Works drainage and bridge engineer Jim Ferguson. About 10 years ago, the cityparish realized the bridge could be dangerous for cars, and the department began discussing plans to repair the overpass, said Ferguson, who is directing the project. The bridge dates back to 1937, and about 15,000 cars pass over the bridge each day, he said. After having public meetings, the Department of Public Works decided the overpass did not need to be torn down and completely rebuilt, and plans were made to rehabilitate the structure instead. “If you replace the bridge, it

has to be brought up to new standards,” Ferguson said, explaining the city would have to widen the lanes and put sidewalks on the overpass. The construction project began Wednesday, and construction time is between 140 and 150 days, putting the project on track to be completed by August. “The decision was made to rehabilitate [the bridge] instead of replace it ... to keep its historic nature and keep the landmark in the area,” Ferguson said. Coastal Bridge Company LLC is contracting the $3 million project. Tough the bridge is owned by the city-parish, the state is administrating the contract through federal funds, Ferguson said. The repairs will include jacking up the spans that shifted after 72 years of travel and then repairing the caps, he said. The top of the bridge will include a new overlay. Devon Overall, Coastal Bridge Company engineer said the bridge was originally built on a fault, which caused the 20 spans underneath the bridge to shift, Overall said. The detour route includes turning onto South Acadian Thruway, cutting through Hundred Oaks Avenue and then back onto Perkins Road.

“Just the bridge itself is closed,” Ferguson said. Though signs were placed along the road notifying motorists the bridge is closed, all the businesses in the area remain open, Ferguson said. David Remmetter owns Chelsea’s Cafe, which is located directly beside the overpass. He said Wednesday the restaurant is operating normal business hours. “I think we’re going to be OK,” he said. Construction workers left room for customers to park in the lot Wednesday, he said. Though some of the restaurant’s parking lot is no longer accessible because of the construction, additional parking space is available in the area, he said. The lunch crowd was normal on the first day of the construction, Remmetter said. Other businesses in the area expressed similar optimistic views Wednesday about the construction at the overpass. Cliff Boulden, general manager for Bet-R-Store supermarket, said the construction workers were putting up the fence, and the detour wasn’t going to affect the business. “I’m getting more positive,” Boulden said. “We have a lot of

COMMENCEMENT

Landrieu invited to speak at May ’09 graduation in PMAC Invitation has not been accepted yet By Kyle Bove Chief Staff Writer

Sen. Mary Landrieu has been invited to speak at the 2009 graduation commencement on May 15. Chancellor Michael Martin said Landrieu is the University’s top candidate to speak to the graduates. “She understands this state,” Martin said. “She understands this institution. [Landrieu] is our first choice.” Past commencement speakers include then Vice President Dick Cheney in 2006, Cheney’s wife Lynne in 2003, then President George W. Bush in 2004 and former President George H.W. Bush in 2001. Donna Brazile, University alumna and Al Gore’s 2000 presidential campaign manager, broke the streak of Republican speakers when she gave the commencement speech in spring 2007. Martin said he doesn’t know if Landrieu has accepted the invitation yet. In 1996 Landrieu became the first woman from Louisiana elected to a full term in the U.S. Senate, according to her Web

site.

She is serving her third term after defeating State Treasurer John Kennedy in elections last fall. Landrieu is a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee and is a member of the Energy Committee and the Small Business Committee.

Landrieu’s father, Moon, served two terms as Mayor of New Orleans in the’70s and her brother Mitch is currently Louisiana’s lieutenant governor. Contact Kyle Bove at kbove@lsureveille.com

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The Perkins Road Interstate-10 overpass is closed because of construction on the bridge. Construction is estimated to take between 140 and 150 days to repair.

loyal customers.” Though the store managers can’t tell if the construction will affect business hours yet, they are remaining hopeful, Boulden said. He said the detour may increase business because drivers have to cut through the road where the supermarket is located. Bien Le, owner of Tre Bien, a yoga studio, expressed similar feelings. “It seems like the people in the neighborhood are very loyal,” Le said. “I’m sure they will go out of

their way to come here.” While the construction will have short-term negative effects, overall the project will be good for the entire community, said Mark Peirce, The Royal Standard furniture store owner. “[We’re] very fortunate to have extremely loyal customers who will continue to shop in the area,” he said. Contact Joy Lukachick at jlukachick@lsureveille.com

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BUSINESS

financial concerns

Chimes location to open

AAUP outlines current New and no furloughs or pay decreases occur outside of the grounds of financial exigency. The letter requested Martin look to the Faculty Senate and the By Lindsey Meaux AAUP to approve a policy stateStaff Writer ment on financial exigency before With $45 million at stake, it is declared, and faculty still have there is no shortage of opinions the opportunity to appeal a furfrom faculty, staff or students about lough decision and furloughs on where the University should slash both teaching and researching are treated equally. its budget. The AAUP made two suggesIn a March 16 letter titled “An Open Letter to Chancellor [Mi- tions for Martin in the letter — conchael] Martin,” faculty members sider pay deferrals that are able to who are part of the LSU chapter be collected on retirement instead of the American Association of of furloughs and apply furloughs University Professors offered their or changes in pay with respect to income level. praise to Martin “We feel that and gave their adextraordinary fivice to continue nancial conditions efforts to protect require deliberafaculty and follow tions by experts, previously outsuch as are concenlined guidelines trated in univerpertaining to fursities,” the letter loughing. Dominique Homberger reads. “AAUP-apThe LSU former president of AAUP proved policies on Board of Supervifinancial exigency sors requires the University to declare financial exi- make provisions for the involvegency before any furloughs, lay- ment of faculty expertise in deoffs or terminations occur. Once fi- cision making. A declaration of nancial exigency is declared, there financial exigency ensures that exare strict guidelines on how to go traordinary measures, if necessary, are supported by the faculty.” forth. The University submitted a proposal to the LSU System requesting the change of policy to make the furlough of faculty easContact Lindsey Meaux at ier, The Daily Reveille reported on lmeaux@lsureveille.com Feb. 19. “We are concerned about the wisdom and long-term effects of your request to the LSU System for greater power to implement furloughs without having to invoke financial exigency,” the letter reads. “In the hands of future chancellors, such powers may easily be abused.” Dominique Homberger, AAUP past president and contributor to the letter, said the goal of the letter was to emphasize existing plans and policies should be adhered to in the event that “there is simply not enough money” because changing the policies might open the door for future chancellors to make uneducated decisions. “It makes a lot of sense for the faculty to be involved because it is the faculty that really wants the University [to be successful],” Homberger said. “Everybody needs a counsel of as many people as possible.” The letter requested the oneyear notice for the termination of untenured faculty not be reduced without the declaration of exigency

Letter requests rules be followed

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‘It is the faculty that really wants the University [to be successful].’

By Joy Lukachick Staff Writer

The owners of the The Chimes Restaurant and Tap room are expanding their business past Baton Rouge. The new location: Covington. The Chimes owners recently purchased a little more than 7 acres of land outside Covington on Highway 190, said The Chimes co-owner Tim Hood. The owners ultimately want to have two restaurants on the large amount of property, but for now, they are just beginning the design process for the new restaurant, he said. The new restaurant will be designed to look similar to an old commercial wooden building, he said. Hood said the building is going to be built on the bluff, and a deck is going to be constructed at the back. Hood said the Covington location of The Chimes should be completed before summer 2010. Contact Joy Lukachick at jlukachick@lsureveille.com

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STUDENT GOVERNMENT

Research Upcoming budget cuts Akon to play an extra hour at show threaten staff jobs center head resigns By Ryan Buxton Contributing Writer

By Joy Lukachick Staff Writer

Bouchard led the research center — part of the LSU System — for 10 years, and will continue to serve as executive director until a new successor is elected. “Dr. Bouchard led the Pennington Biomedical Research Center over a period of exceptional growth,” LSU System President John Lombardi said in a news release Wednesday. “The quality of programs and research ... have earned Pennington a recognized place among the international community of biomedical research centers.” Bouchard said he’s staying at the center as a regular faculty member who will continue with his research. “I want to focus on my research,” Bouchard told The Daily Reveille on Wednesday. “[I’m] really looking forward to it.” During his direction, the Pennington Biomedical Research Center tripled in size, and research was advanced for understanding the role nutrition, exercise and genetics play in preventing obesity, diabetes, heart disease and cancer, according the news release. Bouchard said he is pleased with what he has accomplished in the last decade, including receiving more recognition around the country for the biomedical center’s research. Bouchard said Lombardi offered him a five-year extension in his position, but he decided to step down after considering the economic situations and the state’s finances. “I’m anxious to get back into research full-time.” Bouchard said in the news release. “There is much to learn and contribute at a time when the genetic basis of chronic disease prevention is moving at the forefront of the biomedical research agenda.” Bouchard also headed the effort to construct two five-year strategic plans at the center, according to the news release. And the center is currently finalizing plans to begin constructing a research imaging center. Glen Duncan, PBRC director of communications, said Lombardi will form a search committee in the next few days to locate a new executive director. “I will stay as long as needed, until a new director is ready to take over,” Bouchard said.

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The Staff Senate is bracing itself for staff members to take a hit from the upcoming budget cuts. Budget concerns were the primary topic Wednesday at the Staff Senate’ meeting. Staff Senate President Patricia Beste told senators now is the time to prepare for the worst. “I want everyone to be optimistic, but the realistic part is that we must prepare ourselves to face difficult times,” Beste said. While she acknowledged no budget decisions will be final until after the legislature’s session ends, Beste said she heard from LSU System President John Lombardi that the campus will move forward as if the cuts are in place. This makes the possibility of layoffs and furloughs more realistic, she said. Beste said this circumstance is distressing to the senate because the brunt of lost jobs would fall on staff. If layoffs were to happen, employees would be out of work on July 1, 2009. “The pie to cut is getting smaller, and it looks like it will be staff [to be cut],” Beste said. To lessen the financial blow, the Staff Senate is exploring options to save staff jobs. One idea is to use money originally given to the staff by Chancellor Michael Martin for a scholarship program to pay staff salaries. “We could take this money and use it toward salaries,” Beste said. “We could use it to save staff positions if they are in line to be laid off.” Beste said she isn’t sure if that is a realistic option because the source of the funds has legal implications. “This money came from football money from the SEC,” Beste said. “The University chancellors voted that it should be used for education. We don’t know if the money can be used for salary.”

If this idea comes to fruition, Beste said the Staff Senate would want to enter an agreement with the chancellor that the money for the scholarship fund be restored upon improvement of the University’s financial circumstances. Member-At-Large Mary Feduccia suggested the implementation of a program to assist laid-off workers in getting another job. “If we put this in place, as soon as staff are notified [about layoffs], they could also be told, ‘But we have this program to help you,’” Feduccia said. The senate discussed the “Clovers and Quarters” fundraiser taking place this week. The program raises money for the Staff Senate Education Fund, which gives a $500 annual scholarship to a staff member pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree at the University. The fundraiser’s goal this year is $1,000, double the goal of previous years, said Robin Kistler, chair of the Staff Senate Scholarship Committee. The committee is also looking at changing the execution of the award. Rather than giving one person $250 per semester, the money could be spread among several staff members. “We could use the scholarship to cover the fees for a three-hour class and support more than one person,” Kistler said. In addition to Clovers and Quarters, money for the scholarship is raised by payroll deductions from University faculty and staff. Beste closed the meeting by reminding senators to be enthusiastic but to remain realistic. She echoed the chancellor’s words to her. “The chancellor commented to me: ‘Keep the faith, but sell the silverware,’” Bests said. Contact Ryan Buxton at rbuxton@lsureveille.com

By Adam Duvernay Staff Writer

Student Government Commissioner of Elections Jordan Milazzo announced at Wednesday night’s SG Senate meeting R&B star Akon will perform an extra hour at Groovin’ on the Grounds. After the announcement, sentors debated SG Concurrent Resolution No. 17, which was designed to facilitate the transition into a paperless senate environment. The resolution, authored by College of Business senators Greg Upton and Matthew Babineaux, had been submitted two weeks before but had to be resubmitted because of a technicality. As part of an inititive to make the senate more “green,” the resolution proposed all business be projected on a screen for senate review. This would include the bills, resolutions and appropriations. Because the current senate chambers do not have a permenant projection screen, the resolution would not take effect until the sen-

ate officially moved into their new chambers once Student Union construction permits. Upton said projecting bills on screen would allow everyone to view amendments being made to bills rather than relying only on the secretary to repeat it. Some senators were nervous that passing the bill would eliminate hard copies which they said were nessecary for important business. “I’m someone who has to deal with printing out this stuff on a weekly basis, and I’d love to cut down on it for the next speaker, but certain things we do need in paper form,” said Speaker Ben Clark. Upton said here would not be a penalty for printing important documents. Instead, the resolution would state a usual policy for the senate to follow. The bill passed unanimously after about 15 minutes of debate.

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and a bill which requires open SG positions to be broadcast to the entire student body. Hathorn, his running mate, served as a senator during her freshman year and currently chairs the Programming, Support and Initiatives Fund Committee. Alongside these candidates is the single largest of the five tickets participating in this year’s election, with 87 other candidates running for various college councils and positions. The ticket supports a large number of SG members and estimates its supporters to be about 40 percent Greek, according to Drew Prestridge, the Next Level campaign manager. The rest of the ticket is a mixture of students from different campus backgrounds. “Getting the most different opinions into the decision making process is the best way to work for the students,” Palermo said. Like the other campaigns, the Next Level has taken up the mantle of speaking the students’ voice if elected. Though they are both SG politicians, Palermo and Hathorn said they would stick up for the needs of the average student. PROGRAMS On their push cards, which have

BUDGET CUTS, from page 1

If the Legislature approves Gov. Bobby Jindal’s spending budget, the University would have to cut about $50 million from its budget. This includes a $35 million cut for the 200910 fiscal year beginning July 1. This is on top of the permanent $10 million mid-year reduction and an additional $5 million in normal “roll-up” costs like health care, Martin said. “A cut that large would be devastating to this institution and its leadership role in higher education in Louisiana and beyond,” Martin told a crowd of more than 500 in the Bo Campbell Auditorium. “And if a cut like that really must be part of our budget, we need authority from those who give us authority to find at least some replacement revenue.” This “replacement revenue,” such as increases in tuition and fees to make up for part of the cuts, would ultimately fall on the backs of students. “It’s more important to do that than to compromise quality,” Martin said. The University is far from making any decisions regarding hikes in fees, layoffs and consolidation or elimination of colleges and departments. Martin said one of the University’s main goals is to persuade the Legislature to lessen the cuts for LSU’s main campus in Baton Rouge. The session starts April 27, and the amount of the final cut won’t be known until it ends. “We still live in a time in which uncertainty prevails,” Martin said to a crowd of about 100 students in Free Speech Plaza. “There’s an awful lot of noise out there about what the budget is or is going to be and how we’re going to cope.” Martin said the University is taking input from and keeping an open dialogue with Student Government, the Faculty and Staff senates and the University community about the possible budget cuts and their

been handed out by the hundreds during the past two weeks, Palermo and Hathorn outline 25 points they said will be the basis of their potential administration. The first of these points is the establishment of what Palermo calls “a true dead week.” To cut down on stress before final exams, Palermo said he would push to make sure professors weren’t allowed to assign tests or papers during the University’s dead week. Though this is the University’s official policy, Palermo said he has seen many student complaints about violation of dead week rules. Because the SG president has no authority over instructors, Palermo would have to work with the Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost Astrid Merget to enforce this policy. If elected, Hathorn said she and her ticket would work to re-evaluate the University’s computer-based testing program. Hathorn said she would work to transition math and accounting classes out of the lab while transitioning other multiple choice-based tests in. “Students shouldn’t be worried about learning the ins-and-outs of a computer program,” Hathorn said. “They should be learning the academic material.” To cut down on the cost of text books, Palermo said he would try to instate a four-semester minimum effects. And while Faculty Senate President Kevin Cope’s interests lie with the faculty and Student Government President Colorado Robertson’s interests lie with students, Martin said his responsibilities lie with the general future of the University. “My responsibility is to ask, ‘What’s in the best interest of LSU, long-term, for the people it serves?’” Martin said. Martin said differences in opinion between the University and its leadership groups is an important part of the budget “conversation.” The University filed a proposal to change the System’s rules about furloughs — temporary, unpaid leaves of absence. If a faculty or staff member is furloughed, their salaries would be reduced by the percentage of time they are furloughed, ultimately saving the University money. The Board of Supervisors requires the University to declare financial exigency — an actual or upcoming financial crisis where a university can no longer support its academic units at their current level — before enforcing furloughs, a situation Martin wants to avoid. “What I don’t want to do is make a short-term decision that has long-term, adverse consequences,” Martin said. Martin said the last thing he wants to see happen is faculty layoffs, but declaring financial exigency “opens the door” for future chancellors to use exigency as a way out of tough budget times. Jonatan Ram, electrical engineering junior who attended “Chats with the Chancellor,” said students need to remind legislators about the importance of LSU’s main campus. “We need to get pissed off,” Ram said. “We need to make sure [legislators] know we’re not going to be happy.” Contact Kyle Bove at kbove@lsureveille.com

requirement for professors before they are allowed to order the new edition of a book. Looking to placate students concerned with the difficulty of parking on campus during game days, Palermo has suggested designating the Hart lot for commuters and Tiger Band. “Students pay for their passes, and they should be able to utilize them, especially on game day,” Hathorn said. BUDGET CUTS AND FINANCE Like any other ticket on the campaign trail, University budget

cuts are an imposing and problematic unknown for the Next Level. Though SG has no direct influence on how budget cuts will affect students, Palermo said he would lobby for performance-based cuts rather than a flat cut. “We feel LSU has performed at a high level of performance in the past couple of years and should be cut accordingly,” Palermo said. If elected, Palermo said he would spend a significant amount of his time going to students and getting their opinions about how SG should handle budget cuts. “We have some amazing

thursday, march 19, 2009 economists on campus, which are amazing resources which must be tapped into,” Hathorn said. Though the budget cuts will be statewide with higher education taking a hard hit across the board, Palermo and Hathorn said they would only be concerned with the future of the University. “We’re worried about number one,” Palermo said. “We’re worried about LSU, not other schools.”

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New Kids on the Block

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Chavis, Cooper, Haley having fun with transition to LSU By Rachel Whittaker Sports Writer

photos by BENJAMIN OLIVER HICKS / The Daily Reveille

[Top] Defensive coordinator John Chavis directs players Tuesday during spring practice. [Bottom from left to right] Brick Haley, defensive line coach, and Ron Cooper, defensive backs coach, call out drills Friday.

LSU’s defensive players said spring practice this season has a different feel to it — a difference they attributed to LSU’s new coaching staff. LSU’s new defensive coordinator John Chavis said he, secondary coach Ron Cooper and defensive line coach Brick Haley are implementing a new system that will take some time to get used to. But Chavis said the coaches are enjoying the process along with the players. “These guys are outstanding young men, and they want to win,” Chavis said. “As coaches, we have the responsibility to help them do that and lead them in the right direction, and they have the responsibility to give us great effort. When that happens, you create a great relationship.” Chavis came to LSU in January after spending 20 seasons at another Southeastern Conference school — Tennessee. Chavis led the Volunteers to the No. 2 defense in the SEC and No. 3 in the nation last season, COACHES, see page 18

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL

Students to get free tickets to tourney

By Amos Morale Sports Contributor

Admission is $16 for each session of the 2009 NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament at the PMAC. The LSU women’s basketball team will face WisconsinGreen Bay on Sunday in the first round. But LSU students don’t have to pay the admission fee for Sunday or Tuesday’s matchups, and they’ll get a free hotdog and drink if they attend. And students have four Athletic Department officials to thank for their generosity. LSU Athletic Director Joe Alleva, football coach Les Miles, men’s basketball coach Trent Johnson and baseball coach Paul Mainieri each donated $1,000 so students could attend the games for free, the Athletic Department announced on Wednesday. “People can show their support in different ways, and I am so busy with our season I can’t be at the games,” Mainieri said. “I can’t do all the things I’d like to do just as a fan, so I just thought this was the best way I could lend my support to the program, and I’m glad to.” Students can usually attend the Lady Tigers’ home games for free, but NCAA restrictions prohibit free NCAA tournament admission, so Alleva and the coaches paid the admission fees for fans. “Coach [Van] Chancellor and his team have had a great year,” Miles said in a news release. “Hopefully we can get a nice turnout by our student body to give the LSU women the home court advantage that they deserve for this event.” Contact Amos Morale at amorale@lsureveille.com

BASEBALL

Byrd sparks Tigers’ 6-3 win Schimpf’s homer puts LSU ahead for good By Casey Gisclair Chief Sports Writer

LSU senior pitcher Ryan Byrd made the most of his opportunity to get back into the team’s regular pitching rotation. Pitching for just the third time this season, the Denham Springs

native threw 4 2/3 scoreless innings Wednesday to help the Tigers earn a 6-3 win against McNeese State in Alex Box Stadium. The senior left-hander’s performance exceeded the expectations of LSU coach Paul Mainieri. “To be honest, I was hoping he’d just give us three solid innings,” Mainieri said. “But he was pitching so well, and we weren’t scoring any runs, so I didn’t want to take him out.” Wednesday’s outing was the

first start of the season for Byrd, who struck out eight batters on the evening. Byrd said before Wednesday’s game he would stay fresh pitching in practice for the Tigers, but the adrenaline rush of facing live hitters helped him against the Cowboys. “It’s a little bit different,” he said. “Facing your own guys, it’s hard to get yourself fired up, so BYRD, see page 18

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Senior outfielder Derek Helenihi fields a grounded ball in the top of the ninth inning Wednesday night against McNeese State in Alex Box Stadium. The Tigers won, 6-3.

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SOFTBALL

Tigers sweep doubleheader against No. 2 ’Bama LSU comes from behind in both wins By Jarred LeBlanc Sports Contributor

The No. 21 LSU softball team swept No. 2 Alabama in Wednesday’s doubleheader after the Tigers crawled from behind in both games. The Tigers struck first in game two when freshman second baseman Ashley Langoni hit an RBI single in the first inning to score junior left fielder Jazz Jackson. Two two-run home runs by freshman right fielder Jazlyn Lunceford and freshman second baseman Whitney Larsen put the Crimson Tide ahead 4-1 after the top of the third inning. The Tigers fired back in the bottom of the fifth inning to gain the lead, 6-5, highlighted by a three-RBI double by junior cen-

NBA

Hornets slip past T-Wolves, 94-93 By Brett Martel

The Associated Press

Chris Paul capped a 26-point, 10-assist, five-steal performance by setting up David West’s dunk with 12.6 seconds left, giving the New Orleans Hornets a 94-93 victory against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday night. Minnesota’s Randy Foye missed a 17-foot jumper as time expired, allowing New Orleans to escape with the victory. But it was an officials’ review of a long-range shot Foye made earlier in the fourth quarter that also affected the outcome. The shot was initially ruled a 3, but the Wolves had a point taken off the board after a replay review a few minutes later. Kevin Love had 23 points and 11 rebounds for the Timberwolves. Hornets center Tyson Chandler was scratched from the lineup before the game because of left ankle soreness. Chandler sprained his left ankle in January and missed 16 games before returning to the lineup in late February, playing throughout a seven-game winning streak. But after Monday night’s loss to Houston, Chandler said he did not believe his ankle was fully healed. Contact The Daily Reveille’s sports staff at sports@lsureveille.com

ter fielder Rachel Mitchell with the bases loaded to tie the game. “It was just our inning, and we knew we were due for a big inning,” Mitchell said. “When everybody is hitting, it’s just a contagious thing.” In her first pitching appearance since Feb. 21, junior Kirsten Shortridge entered the game in the fourth inning after freshman starting pitcher Brittany Mack gave up three hits and four runs. Shortridge (3-2) earned the win after allowing one run and three hits in four innings. “It’s a whole different feeling from pitching in the beginning of the season,” Shortridge said.

CONTROVERSIAL CALL HIGHLIGHTS LSU’S GAMEONE WIN Controversy surrounded game one of a doubleheader between No. 21 LSU and No. 2 Alabama on Wednesday, resulting in Crimson Tide coach Patrick 3Murphy’s ejection.

A fly out by LSU freshman first baseman Anissa Young to second baseman Whitney Larsen in the bottom of the seventh inning was overruled after Murphy improperly substituted Larsen into the game at second base. Young then re-hit and walked. “When the coaches started running towards me, I knew something was up,” said LSU coach Yvette Girouard. “That was a huge turning point in the game.” Young’s pinch runner, freshman Katie Guillory, went on to score, giving the Tigers the 3-2 victory. The Tigers are now in second place in the Southeastern Conference Western Division behind division leader Arkansas, which won its fifth game in a row Wednesday night against Mississippi State.

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LSU junior pitcher Cody Trahan tosses a pitch Wednesday evening against No. 2 Alabama. The Tigers swept the Crimson Tide in Tiger Park, 3-2 and 6-5.

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NFL

Women’s tourney is worth a glance Saints agree to terms with Darren Sharper

I don’t typically like women’s basketball. It’s generally boring. The players whine too much. They don’t have fancy dunks. And they play way too much defense for my liking. It’s like watching Tim Duncan play. He’s great, but you’d rather watch the paint dry on the court than see him play in it. But that’s all changed this season — for the women at least. Three things have gotten me to commit to watching at least a little of the women’s NCAA tournament. First and foremost, the LSU women’s basketball team has shocked me with its recent play. LSU has won six of its past seven contests and has notched a No. 6 seed in the tournament. This may not seem impressive for a team that’s been to the past five Final Fours, but it’s a lot more than many expected from a team with just three upperclassmen on the roster. They’ll probably win their firstround matchup against Green Bay in the tournament, but a sixth straight Final Four seems improbable. The Lady Tigers need to try to knock off Louisville whose only bad losses are to the best team in the country, Connecticut. It’s been a good run for the Lady Tigers, but there’s probably no way they can make it to the Sweet 16 — which is a shame considering the success of the program this decade.

The next positive mark for the sport has been the play of Connecticut. They’re the reason I’ve even been paying attention to the sport outside of LSU. Those girls are scary good. They finished the season 33-0, and none of the games were even very close. All 33 wins came by double digJohanathan Brooksits, and they’re Sports Columnist outscoring opponents by an average of 32 points a contest this season. I wonder why teams even bothered to show up those last few weeks of the season. I don’t like to jump on bandwagons, but this is probably the best women’s basketball program in the history of the sport. If this UConn team doesn’t win the championship, I’ll be shocked. UConn coach Geno Auriemma’s squads have finished in first place of the Big East 18 times in the past 20 seasons. This run has also included 15-straight appearances in the Sweet 16 and five national championships. The Huskies are led by the best college women’s basketball player in the country, Maya Moore. She’s legit. The Suwanee, Ga., native averages 19 points and nine rebounds a

game as a sophomore. Moore’s already too good for everyone else in the sport, and it’s a waste of her time to stay in college playing inferior opponents. If possible, she should probably forgo her remaining years of eligibility, pick up some sweet endorsement deals with a sneaker company and make some cash playing basketball in the WNBA and overseas. The third significant happening in the sport is a guarantee made by Oklahoma senior center Courtney Paris. In a speech on senior night, Paris guaranteed the Sooner faithful a national championship, or she would pay back her scholarship. That takes guts and a whole lot of faith in your teammates. The cost of the scholarship is valued at more than $60,000, and she’s depending on her fellow Sooners to help her win so she doesn’t have to pay it back. I don’t think I have 12 people I know who I’d trust to achieve a goal. Paris must be hoping she and the No. 1-seeded Sooners can somehow upend the beast that is Connecticut and save her a year’s worth of WNBA salary. It’s going to be an interesting next few weeks in the normally dull landscape of women’s basketball. Contact Johanathan Brooks at jbrooks@lsureveille.com

By The Associated Press NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The New Orleans Saints have agreed to terms on a contract with veteran free-agent safety Darren Sharper. The 33-year-old Sharper has been selected four times to Pro Bowls during his 12-year career. He spent his first eight seasons in Green Bay and the past four in Minnesota, racking up 54 career interceptions, more than any active player. “Darren is an accomplished

veteran player that brings a wealth of knowledge and ability to our secondary and has always possessed outstanding instincts and playmaking skills,” Saints general manager Mickey Loomis said. Terms of Sharper’s contract were not released. The Saints also announced that they have signed veteran freeagent tight end Darnell Dinkins to a one-year contract. Contact The Daily Reveille’s sports staff at sports@lsureveille.com

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SWIMMING AND DIVING TENNIS

Four Lady Tigers defeat S. Florida in tight match Lady Tigers sweep Tigers doubleheader head to NCAA’s By Rachel Whittaker Sports Writer

By Amos Morale Sports Contributor

The LSU women’s swimming and diving season was finished at this time last year. “We didn’t make it [to the NCAA championships] last year, which was devastating,” said LSU senior Katherine Noland. But this season, four Lady Tigers made it to college swimming’s biggest stage. Noland, seniors Katie Gilmore and Monica McJunkin and sophomore Jane Trepp all qualified for the 2009 Women’s Swimming and Diving NCAA championships and head to College Station, Tx. to compete in the championships at 11 a.m. today. “We didn’t want to finish our senior year with SEC’s being our last meet,” Noland said. “We wanted to make it to the big show.” McJunkin will make her first NCAA appearance and swim the 100-yard backstroke. She set a school record at the Southeastern Conference Championships when she swam a qualifying time of 53.07 seconds. Noland makes her third NCAA trip after qualifying for the 100and 200-yard freestyle events and the 100-yard butterfly. Gilmore also makes her third trip. She qualified for the 100-yard fly, the 100-yard freestyle and the 50-yard freestyle. Trepp joins her in the 50-yard freestyle and 100-yard fly. Trepp also qualified for the 100-yard breaststroke. Trepp made her first appearance in grand fashion — her qualifying times were all school records. “I don’t want to say I expected it, but if I didn’t do well at SEC’s, I would be really disappointed because I worked really hard this year,” Trepp said. Contact Amos Morale at amorale@lsureveille.com

The No. 35 LSU men’s tennis team came away with a hardfought victory Wednesday against No. 27 South Florida as No. 9 senior Michael Venus defeated No. 70 sophomore Lucas Jovita, 6-3, 4-6, 6-1, to clinch the 4-3 win. The match came down to court No. 1 as night fell at W.T. “Dub” Robinson Stadium where Venus and Jovita played a heated contest. The two faced each other last season in Baton Rouge, and Venus said he expected more of the same emotion from Jovita on Wednesday. “We got into a lot of arguments last year,” Venus said. “It was the same today. I just had to

block it out even though it was hard.” The match was tied 3-3 after LSU senior James Cluskey and freshman Neal Skupski each lost their singles matches in three sets, and sophomore Sebastian Carlsson won a tight second-set tiebreaker to come out on top against Vanderbilt’s Thomas Estrada, 7-5, 7-6 (7). Venus said he did not panic when the outcome of the match was in his hands. “I was excited actually,” Venus said. “It doesn’t really make me nervous. I thought it was coming when I saw James and Neal fighting away.” South Florida is LSU’s highest ranked win of the season. On the women’s side, the No. 23 Lady Tigers (10-4) beat two non-conference opponents Wednesday. LSU defeated Tulsa, 5-2, in a four-hour match, and knocked off Grambling, 7-0.

LSU junior Hannah Robinson clinched the Tulsa match with a 6-4, 6-4 win against Anastasia Erofeeva. LSU women’s tennis coach Tony Minnis said he was especially happy with Robinson’s clinching victory, especially since Robinson has been worn down with back injuries this season. “She played a really solid match with the exception of a handful of games early in the second set, but she’s been struggling a little bit. This will be good for her confidence,” Minnis said. No. 15 senior Megan Falcon also won her singles match against Tulsa’s Alexandra Kichoutkin, 7-6 (3), 6-1. Falcon fell behind, 4-1, in the first set before forcing a tiebreaker, and she cruised in the second set. “I had a slow start finding my rhythm, and the girl from Tulsa was playing well and coming up with some big shots,” Falcon said. “I just tried to hang in there,

and the second set went a little better.” Falcon is now tied with Jennifer Barr for 14th place on LSU’s all-time wins list with a record of 90-15. LSU senior Staten Spencer suffered a hip flexor injury in her match against Tulsa’s Ewa Szatkowska. Spencer won the first set, 6-2, before losing the second set, 6-0, and she retired down 3-0 in the third set. “This is not a bad time because she has a week to rest,” Minnis said. Against Grambling, the Lady Tigers won five out of their six singles matches by the score of 6-0, 6-0. LSU junior Sloane Mathis got her first dual match win of the season against Marqueita Maynard, 6-1, 6-0.

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Entertainment

A Sweet Escape

MY OPINION

Tween stars delusional about fame

Recession-resistant movie industry sees increase in box office sales for the past six weeks, it would amount to the biggest box-ofﬁce surge in at least two decades. Chad Browning is the marThe current economic situation may be a horror for most keting manager for Regal Entertainment, which businesses, but runs Citiplace the movie indus‘People seem to be theater on Cortry is expecting a porate Boulevard. happy ending. turning to the He said the econTicket sales this year are up movies to escape from omy may have to do 17.5 percent to ... daily worries ...’ something with the recent $1.7 billion, and increase in movie attendance has Chad Browning attendance. risen nearly 16 Regal Entertainment “People percent, accordmarketing manager seem to be turning to Media by Numbers, a box-ofﬁce tracking ing to the movies to escape from the daily worries of their company. If attendance continues to MOVIES, see page 17 increase at the same pace it has By Jack LeBlanc

Entertainment Writer

photos by BENJAMIN OLIVER HICKS / The Daily Reveille

[Top] C.J. Hubert waits for his concessions inside the Rave Motion Pictures near the Mall of Louisiana. [Bottom] Anthony Granite and Megan Rose buy movie tickets Wednesday afternoon at the box ofﬁce.

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The Jonas Brothers may think they are invincible, but like Danny Bonaduce and Britney Spears, they will meet the same end as other child stars. In a recent interview with Barbara Walters, Kevin, Joe and Nick had their egos fed while Walters brought the reality to the surface. She asked them questions pertaining to their future in show business. At one point in the interview, the brothers were asked to describe one an- ASHLEY NORSWORTHY other. Kevin Entertainment Writer described Joe as “Mick Jagger-esque.” Walters looked stunned. The frontman for the Rolling Stones should never be compared to an abstinence-supporting kid whose origins are with the Disney Channel. Jagger and The Rolling Stones have made it into the Guinness Book of World Records for having the most successful music tour and claim one of the most popular images in the world — the infamous tongue. Essentially, the brothers are stating their expectations to be TWEENS, see page 17

THEATER

Previously banned play comes to Hatcher Hall ‘Spring Awakening’ runs until March 29 By Catie Vogels Entertainment Writer

A play that was once so controversial it was banned for the ﬁrst six years of its existence is coming to Baton Rouge. The University’s Theatre Department is performing “Spring Awakening” in the Hatcher Hall Theatre through March 29. The play follows teenagers in a German society striving for knowledge as the adults around them want to keep them in the dark. “[The performance] highlights the idea of society as a machine that is outdated and in desperate need of revision on all fronts — education, religion and parenting,” said Joanna

Battles, director and assistant professor of voice and speech. “There is a deep divide between the children and the adults and a general lack of communication between both parties.” A lot of the miscommunication between the children and adults stems from sexual issues. Garrett Smith, theatre junior, plays Melchior Gabor, a 14-year-old who already knows about sex. Smith said the parents in the play keep the kids in the dark about “where babies come from and sex and what happens to their bodies at that age.” The play features many dark issues, such as teenage suicide and rape. But Smith feels the play does a good job of presenting them in a comedic light. “That’s the way the playwright wrote it,” Smith said. “He wrote it pretty honestly. Humor is everywhere in life. It is focused around

these kids’ lives. There is humor and lightheartedness everywhere.” Battles also said the comedic aspects reﬂect the attributes of humans. “Despite the heavy topics ... our production embraces the comedic nature of the innocence of childhood, as well as the buffoon-like quality of the adults who, much like the children, are powerless to the societal machine,” Battles said. Written in 1891 by German playwright Frank Wedekind, “Spring Awakening” contains material so shocking that after it was originally staged in 1906, it was ofﬁcially banned until 1912 and has been banned by various places since then. Battles said audiences were stunned that they could be laughing one minute and then shocked the next. PLAY, see page 17

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(Left) Garrett Smith, theatre junior, and (right) Keirston Besse, theatre freshman, keep their composure during an awkward scene in “Spring Awakening.”

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Lil Wayne ordered to turn over records By Michael Kunzelman The Associated Press

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A federal magistrate on Wednesday ordered rapper Lil Wayne to turn over financial records for his Grammywinning album, “Tha Carter III,” to a music publisher accusing him of copyright infringement. A lawsuit filed in May 2008 claims Lil Wayne didn’t have permission to sample folk singer Karma-Ann Swanepoel’s song “Once” in his track “I Feel Like Dying.” “I Feel Like Dying” wasn’t a track on “Tha Carter III,” but a lawyer for Urband & Lazar Music Publishing said Lil Wayne promoted the album by singing that song in concert and allowing fans to download it for free on his Web site. U.S. Magistrate Daniel Knowles III in New Orleans ruled that Urband & Lazar, which published “Once,” is entitled to review records about the sale of “Tha Carter III.” Knowles issued a protective order to keep the records under wraps. “Only experts and attorneys have a right to see it,” he said. The suit says Lil Wayne’s record label, Cash Money Records,

failed to negotiate a license to use Swanepoel’s song before millions of people downloaded “I Feel Like Dying.” In court papers, Lil Wayne’s lawyers said Swanepoel made several unsuccessful requests to appear in a music video for “I Feel Like Dying” or to perform alongside the rapper. Melvin Albritton, a lawyer for Urband & Lazar, acknowledged Lil Wayne didn’t directly profit from “I Feel Like Dying.” “It’s more akin to promotional material,” he said. “He used the infringing work to promote himself.” Albritton claimed plans to include “I Feel Like Dying” on “Tha Carter III” were scrapped after the lawsuit was filed. Shantell Payton, one of Lil Wayne’s attorneys, said the rapper doesn’t control the Web site where fans downloaded “I Feel Like Dying.” Payton also denied the song helped Lil Wayne promote his album.

Reveille Ranks MUSIC MOVIES

TELEVISION

[B]

[B] MSTRKRFT

An Horse

Last Gang Record

Mom and Pop records

Reprise Records

Syncopated house beats and distorted synth lines give MSTRKRFT’s second full-length release a steady pulse. While the Toronto duo may not rival Daft Punk’s hooks and songwriting, appearances by everyone from Ghostface Killah to John Legend keep things interesting. Although three of the 10 songs on the record don’t feature vocals, the grooves alone are enough to keep a party going.

Australian duo An Horse got its start in the dark basement of the record store where singer/guitarist Kate Cooper and drummer Damon Cox worked. With their full length debut “Rearrange Beds,” the band has come out into the warm sunlight. The album is comprised of very simple but very catchy, upbeat indie-pop songs that on the one hand make listeners want to dance and on the other bring up nostalgic memories of past relationships, good and bad. While the album has a great sound and feeling, it never moves past the simple chord progressions and drum beats, leaving it at times bland and underdeveloped.

Unless you’re a headbanger or a mosher, most listeners will probably find Static-X’s new album “Cult of Static” to be a loud, screaming bunch of noise. But to fans, the new album will be an exciting listening experience. Tracks such as “Lunatic,” “Stingwray,” and “You Am I” resemble past Static-X songs with crunchy guitar riffs and pounding drums. It’s the unexpected songs such as “Grind 2 Halt” that slowly unfold to give the album its unique twist on industrial metal.

“Fist of God”

B. BOURGEOIS

“Rearrange Beds”

Static-X

“Cult of Static”

J. CHENIER

J. CLAPP

Editor’s Pick “Wavvves” Wavves Fat Possum Records

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Times New Viking, Now Age, Health

“Wavvves,” the second album by San Diego noise rocker Wavves (Nathan Williams), follows on the heels of his first release, “Wavves,” which was released in early December 2008. As confusing as all the various spellings of albums and stage names can be, Williams keeps his music relatively more simple. Songs such as “So Bored” and “Weed Demon” feature catchy guitar riffs surrounded by the telltale noises of recordings that haven’t been revamped by a music studio.

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TELEVISION

Professors: TV host’s tactics unconventional, effective Stewart, Colbert mix politics, humor By Ben Bourgeois Entertainment Writer

Comedy Central’s Jon Stewart may not be a journalist in the typical sense, but he manages to mix comedy, politics and, now, finance. Stewart, host of “The Daily Show,” invited CNBNC financial analyst Jim Cramer on his show last Thursday. After a week of back-and-forth between the two on their respective shows, Stewart subjected Cramer to some hard-hitting questions regarding CNBC’s coverage of the financial crisis. “You knew what the banks were doing and yet were touting it for months and months,” Stewart said. “These guys were on a Sherman’s march through their companies financed by our 401(k)’s, and all the incentives for their companies were for short term . . . and they . . . walked away rich as hell. And you guys knew it was going on.” After showing a series of clips from a 2006 interview that Cramer never intended to be televised, Stewart had him apologizing more than he was debating. “I try really hard to make as many good calls as I can. I should do a better job,” Cramer said. “I wish I’d done a better job. I’m trying, I’m trying.” University professors say although Stewart’s tactics and

delivery may be unconventional, he accomplishes his main goal of bringing attention to national problems. Michael Xenos, political science and mass communication professor, said Stewart’s interviews are appealing to viewers because he gets to ask questions typical journalists wouldn’t be able to. “Jon Stewart can interview Jim Cramer, and Cramer can give him his normal talking points,” Xenos said. “But Jon Stewart can push him further and make fun of him.” Xenos said because Stewart has more freedom in the way he approaches interviews, he provides viewers with something they couldn’t find on other news shows. “There are moments with some palpable discomfort in that interview you wouldn’t get anywhere else,” Xenos said. “I think people enjoy it because it’s not as predictable.” Xenos said satirical political programs like “The Daily Show” and “The Colbert Report” bring in viewers for different reasons. Some viewers are just fans of comedy and are only interested in their political and financial interviews because they are on a comedy show. But some are actually interested in politics because of “soft” news shows like this, he said. Bob Mann, mass communication professor, said Stewart is one of the few correspondents who bring honest media criticism to television. “The one thing that “The Daily Show” does better than anybody

else is media criticism,” Mann said. “It’s something that’s really missing in journalism today.” Despite critics who claim Stewart is merely a comedian poking fun at real journalists, he conducts thorough and provoking interviews, Mann said. “Why is it that a comedian is doing better interviews than most correspondents on television?” Mann said. “I’m not sure if it says more about Stewart or American

politics, but it says something.” Some students said they think shows like “The Colbert Report” and “The Daily Show” are funny but provide real political commentary. Brittany Hidalgo, undeclared freshman, said she doesn’t watch either show regularly but has seen them before. “They’re telling you what’s going on, but it’s funny,” she said. “So it makes it really interesting.”

Alexandra Collier, mass communication sophomore, said she gets most of her news content from satirists like Stewart and Colbert. “I think they’re funny, but I get a lot of my news knowledge from those shows,” she said. “I think they’re funny first, but they say a lot of relevant things.” Contact Ben Bourgeois at bbourgeois@lsureveille.com

JASON DeCROW / The Associated Press

Jim Cramer (left), host of CNBC’s “Mad Money,” is welcomed by Jon Stewart (right) on March 12 during an appearance on Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show.”

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ART

Grad students present ‘Trip the Light Electric’ Piece recreates excitement of dance By Jake Clapp Entertainment Writer

Everyone remembers their high school dances: the excitement, the energy, the awkwardness and the cheesy themes. Each dance had the potential for unique experiences — good or bad. LSU sculpture graduate students Mallory Feltz and Kit French are attempting to recreate these feelings in the installation piece “Trip the Light Electric.” Presented by Culture Candy’s SurReal Estate program, “Trip the Light Electric” is an interactive installation that focuses on dancing as social glue, bringing many different people together to spark action and change. “The main point of this piece is to show the potential of movement and energy,” Feltz said. “We thought that the best way to show this potential is by setting up a dance and have the audience either be fully in the piece or let them stand to the side and see the awkwardness.” Built into an old, unused classroom on the second ﬂoor of the Shaw Center for the Arts, “Trip the

Light Electric” uses light sensors, “The real challenge of the piece projections, video, music and props is taking an unemotional space and to show the dance in different stag- transforming it into something that es depending on looks and feels where the observer like a dance full is within the room. of life,” said Erin This new inRolfs, Culture stallation is part of Candy Executive the SurReal Estate Director. “I’m exprogram presented cited to see the by Culture Candy, piece pull together which takes old, and how the artists Mallory Feltz abandoned or unwill show that soused spaces and cial awkwardness sculpture graduate student allows artists to we had at dances.” transform them into temporary One of the goals of the piece, works of art using their own talents according to Feltz, is to show the when these under-utilized spaces connection between the potential would normally go unnoticed. The program has seen success in Houston, and SurReal Estate Codirector Erika Katayama believes the new program will be successful in Baton Rouge. She said artists and space are always needed. “The current number of artists involved in SurReal Estate ﬂuctuates depending upon the project, but we are always looking for more,” Katayama said. “Projects are always available, providing we have a good site and can match up the artist with that site.” Through an agreement with the LSU School of Art, Culture Candy was permitted access and usage of the industrial classroom in the Shaw Center for the presentation of “Trip the Light Electric.”

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‘Interaction is key, and it will make the experience different for every person.’

of the classroom space to be turned into a work of art and the potential of the dance for energy and movement. After working for over a month, Feltz and French have redesigned the space and made the room itself into an interactive sculpture, hoping to make it a unique experience for the audience. “Interaction is key, and it will make the experience different for every person,” Feltz said. “The piece works with each person that comes into contact with it. There will be images of people waiting to dance and dance steps traced out on the ﬂoor. The idea is to activate the

space through participation.” “Trip the Light Electric” will be on display March 21 to April 10 in classroom 3 on the second ﬂoor of the Shaw Center. On opening night of the installation, Culture Candy will accept $5 donations. “Kit and I wanted this piece to be unique and inﬂuence people to move,” Feltz said. “The body has such potential for energy and movement.”

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century old, it is very contemporary and is something different than has been done at the Hatcher Hall Theatre. “Plus, it’s really funny. There’s lots of humor. Students will really like it,” Smith said. While this is Battles’ ﬁrst time directing a play at the University, she said she would love to do more. “I’ve really enjoyed working with these students. It’s been a joy to work on,” Battles said. Stabler said to expect to see her working more in the theatre department because of the “fantastic job” she has done on this production. “Her energy and fresh ideas have quickly made her a student favorite,” Stabler said. “And that is a sure sign of her becoming an

audience favorite.” The play was also adapted into a hit Broadway musical of the same name that won eight Tony Awards in 2007. “Spring Awakening” runs through March 29 with shows Wednesday through Saturday nights at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday matinees at 2:00 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults; $13.50 for seniors, faculty and staff and $8.50 for students and are available online at www.theatre.lsu.edu or by calling (225) 578-3527.

on the Walters’ interview. “Why does everyone always think they’re different?” Handler said. “Watch VH1’s ‘American Teen Idol’ where they show all these people who are washed up.” It’s true that boy bands have a short shelf life. It isn’t wrong to be optimistic, but it’s wrong to not be realistic. Disappointment may be imminent for the brothers because they believe they’ll be selling out concerts — and movie theaters — until they are old men. The limelight will only grace someone for so long. Eventually, everybody becomes old news.

Though Spears has experienced a wealth of achievements, she’s barely hanging on. Her exclusive, in-depth interview on MTV, “Britney: For the Record,” shows a scared and confused girl pushing herself into the spotlight again. Most Americans witnessed Spears’ mental breakdown and fall from pop princess to nutty celebrity. While rumors circulated of alleged drug abuse and a severe mental condition, she cleaned up and forced herself into the music studio for two albums. “Blackout” has sold only 942,000 as of January 2009 and “Circus” sold

this year. Strong performances from professional lives,” Browning “Taken,” ($24,717,037) “Paul said. “In economic uncertainty, Bart Mall Cop” ($31,932,632) movies are still a relatively in- and “Coraline” ($16,849,640) expensive form of entertainment have helped the industry survive when you compare it to sporting the months which usually serve events, concerts or going out to as “post-Christmas dumping eat.” grounds,” Devine said. Last weekend He said Januwas the first weekary and February end in six-straight are typically slowweeks that failed er months as sales to surpass 2008’s tend to drop-off numbers, going after Christmas, against a $45 miland blockbusters lion debut from are held for sum“Horton Hears a mer releases. Jeremey Devine Who” last year. “In addition vice president of marketing, Despite being to the idea of esRave Motion Pictures behind last year’s capism and price, numbers for the week, the top-12 new things in technology and box office movies managed to presentation seem to be capturing gross $89,152,014, with Disney’s the audience’s interest,” Devine “Race to With Mountain” leading said. “We have 14 3-D films the way at $25 million. scheduled for 2009 and the first “Lately, we’ve had some half of 2010.” pretty good products,” Browning Devine said movies released said. “It always helps when you in 3-D typically gross three times have a good slate of films.” as much as the same movie preBrowning noted “Watch- sented in a traditional format. men,” which grossed more The last time there was a douthan $86 million in its first two ble-digit jump in attendance was weeks. in 1989. The unemployment rate Jeremey Devine, vice presi- was at a comfortable 5.4 percent, dent of marketing at Rave Mo- but people were still showing up tion Pictures, which operates two at theaters in record numbers. theaters in town, said he has noBut in 1982, when unemployticed an increase in ticket sales ment reached 10 percent, theater

attendance jumped 10.1 percent and then fell nearly 12 percent in 1985 as the economy picked up. “We are enjoying recessionresistant business,” Devine said. “The cliché of the slow economy driving movie attendance as form of escapism has proven true for us.” For students struggling to pay the bills and stay employed, going to the movies can be a pleasant distraction. Tickets range in price from $8 to $9 depending on the theater, and all Baton Rouge theaters offer student discounts. Caroline Trenticosta, liberal arts junior, said she can see why people see movies as an inexpensive entertainment option. “I like going to the movies because they are fun,” Trenticosta said. “They make me think of happy times.” Yvonne Everhardt, English senior, said the movies are fun, but they’re still too expensive. “I usually just stay home and watch movies,” Everhardt said. “It’s cheaper.”

PLAY, from page 11

Many people expect this show to be popular among University students. Vastine Stabler, theatre professor and marketing director for Swine Palace, said college students will love it because “it’s about young people and sex, so it should be wickedly fun. The show is very steamy.” Battles said students will enjoy it because they will be able to relate. “It talks about choices their parents made and wondering if they are right for them. It’s about ﬁnding your own way, and I think people will really relate. It’s a fun evening of theatre, and it’s well worth your time to come out and see,” Battles said. Smith said although the play is a

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remembered forever. But “fad groups” don’t last very long. Walters described leaving the band and trying a solo career like Justin Timberlake, who has met an incredible amount of success. The Jonas Brothers swear they won’t break off and form separate musical careers despite the patterns created before them by other boy bands, such as the Jackson 5 and ‘N Sync. Chelsea Handler, the host of E!’s “Chelsea Lately,” commented

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(Left) Garrett Smith, theatre junior, and (Right) Keirston Besse, theatre freshman, lock hands during a performance of “Spring Awakening” in Hatcher Hall.

505,000 in its release week in early December. Spears is a classic “child star” example. Difﬁcult times are packaged with fame and fortune. While she was once dubbed the next Madonna, Spears is deﬁnitely struggling to reclaim her position at the top. These boys believe they will last forever. They told Walters they’re aware they won’t be teen idols until the end of time, but their present fans will be “there forever.” A consistent fan base is important for any celebrity, but tween girls will move on.

The star-struck kids are overdosing on the idea of “celebrity.” Posters plastered on walls and “Burnin’ Up” on repeat can’t last. It’s best for these young boys to man up and understand the reality of fame. We can’t all be the Beatles or Mozart. Most even attempting a music career will fail. However, playing music for pleasure and an unrealistic goal of infamy are two different things. Contact Ashley Norsworthy at anorsworthy@lsureveille.com

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facing a different team is a lot easier for me.” McNeese State junior pitcher Ross Olson was just as good as Byrd in the first three innings of the game and kept the Tigers without a hit. But LSU finally got to Olson their second time through the batting order and scored two runs in the bottom of the fourth inning.

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and Tennessee has ranked in the top four in the SEC in total defense 10 times. Chavis said it was an easy decision for him to take the job as LSU’s defensive coordinator because of the Tigers’ winning tradition. “I was impressed with coach Miles and his great staff here,” Chavis said. “Ultimately, the decision was easy because they have an opportunity to become one of the best programs in the country and compete for championships, and that is very special.” Chavis said when he arrived in Baton Rouge, he was most enthused about the athletes and their work ethic. “It’s nice to be on a staff where everybody’s focus is in the same direction,” he said. “When you start looking at LSU and study the history of the state of Louisiana and the athletes that you’re able to recruit here, it gives you the opportunity to be in the mix in any given year. That’s the thing I’m excited about.” The players agree with Chavis’

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Sophomore catcher Micah Gibbs added to his game-winning hit Tuesday and got the Tigers started with a sacrifice fly to right field that scored junior first baseman Sean Ochinko who led off the inning with a double. Junior Ryan Schimpf also had an RBI single in the inning off Olson that scored junior outfielder Blake Dean. Sophomore Daniel Bradshaw relieved Byrd in the top of the fifth

with runners on first and second base and two outs. Bradshaw got the final out of the inning without any harm done to keep the Tigers ahead, 2-0. But the sixth inning was not as kind to the West Monroe native, as McNeese State senior designated hitter Ryan Brauninger hit a threerun home run to left-center field off Bradshaw to give the Cowboys a 3-2 lead. The Cowboys’ lead did not

last long as LSU answered with four runs of their own in the sixth. Schimpf ended Olson’s game and capped the LSU rally with a threerun home run over the right field fence to put LSU ahead for good. Schimpf was 2-for-3 on the game with four RBI. The Covington native said although the ball easily cleared the right field fence, a home run was the last thing on his mind. “In that situation, I was just

looking for something to drive into the outfield to try to get the run in,” he said. Junior pitcher Paul Bertuccini pitched the seventh and eighth innings for LSU. Freshman pitcher Matty Ott worked the ninth and earned the first save of his LSU career.

assessment after a week of spring practices. Junior safety Chad Jones said he is enjoying the opportunity he has to move around in the secondary. “I like faster defenses, everybody running around to the ball,” Jones said. “I feel really comfortable back there at safety. In nickel and dime last year, I was only in certain spots. Now I can roam around and control the whole field.” Defensive tackle Rahim Alem said the technique the coaches enforce is what defines this year’s defensive system from last year. “Technique up front is different. We are much more attack-oriented and going downhill,” Alem said. “Last year, that’s where we were in theory, but now we’re going to actually play like that.” Jones said the playbook in the secondary has many similarities, but he agreed the main difference is the attacking nature. “In the new secondary, the same plays are out there, which is good because we know how everybody plays,” Jones said. “With this type of defense, we’re jumping routes

and playing more aggressive on the receivers. We feel pretty confident we can handle that, and we look forward to having everybody see.” Alem said the new coaches are “yellers,” but he said their yelling is not a bad thing. “We’re football players; we’ve been cursed out and fussed at before,” Alem said. “We trust our new coaches are going to take us where we have to go. Coach Haley lets you know he’s on your side and is going to get you better so you can win. It’s not a feeling of separation when they yell at us; they let us know it’s all about us and us moving forward.” Senior safety Danny McCray said the defense is adjusting to the demanding level of spring practice, and the unit is eager for a fresh start in a new season. “Everybody’s anxious to find out how it’s going to be,” McCray said. “We’ve been learning and picking up [the system] pretty well. There’s a lot of competition going on, and with the new staff in, there’s some pressure there. Everybody’s trying to prove a point, so it’s fun.”

Chavis said his time with the LSU defense is just beginning, and he said he will enjoy getting to know the players more. “This is what I expected from guys at LSU — they understand what it takes to win in the SEC,” Chavis said. “They understand the level of war. As far as us meshing, that takes time, even time off the

field. We’ve been all business, and we haven’t had time to enjoy each other off the field. I’m looking forward to spending some time off the field with them after spring practice.”

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“We’re looking forward to competing against a very well-coached and very good Butler team tomorrow morning,” said LSU coach Trent Johnson. Johnson doesn’t make excuses, and few would want to hear about an early tipoff if the Tigers are the first team bounced from the field of 64. LSU has cooled to 1-3 since clinching the Southeastern Conference regular season championship, and the No. 8 seed they received from the selection committee was not expected for a conference champion. “The SEC has been kind of down as far as teams that have been ranked in the top 25 and stuff like that. And we were the only team ranked,” said junior forward Tasmin Mitchell. “We do feel a lack of respect, but we’re not going to talk about that. We’re just all here to play ball.” Butler has been a fixture in the AP Top 25 all season, and the Bulldogs’ tandem of sophomore forward Matt Howard and freshman guard Gordon Hayward is likely keeping Johnson awake at night. Howard averages 14.6 points and 6.7 rebounds per game. Hayward is a 6-foot-8-inch hybrid who averages 13.2 points and 6.5 boards who still finds time to shoot 45.5 percent from 3-point range. This may be LSU senior guard Garrett Temple’s — the Tigers’ SEC All-Defender — last time guarding a shooter for the Tigers. “He’s a very mature freshman. It’s going to be tough because of his length,” Temple said. “But I’ve had to guard great players for a long Log on to read time.” The Bulldogs Daily boast the nation’s Reveille s e v e n t h - b e s t sports scoring defense, writer David allowing 57.4 Helman’s blog. points per game. They’ve also limited the opposition to 38.2 percent shooting from the field on the season, good enough for sixth nationally. Johnson said the Bulldogs’ defensive style reminds him of Washington State, whom the Tigers downed, 64-52, on Dec. 27. “They’ll be very position- and detail-oriented. And defensively they force you to take bad shots, so we’re going to have to be disciplined in our offensive approach and take good shots,” Johnson said. “[Offensively] you have to be patient, you have to have a level of discipline because going down on the other end offensively they’re going to take good shots. They don’t take bad shots.” Whether the Bulldogs don’t take bad shots is debatable – their offensive field goal percentage ranks No. 160 in Division I – but the comparisons to Washington State are spot on. Neither team plans to outscore the opposition. The Bulldogs average about 67 points per game, and the Cougars don’t even average 60. Both Butler and Washington State rank in the top 10 in both scoring and field goal percentage defense while shooting about 43 percent on offense. LSU is coming off two of its

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LSU senior guard Garrett Temple prepares to pass the ball Wednesday during the Tigers’ practice in Greensboro, N.C. LSU plays Butler today at 11:20 a.m.

worst shooting performances of the season in the last three games. But with one tipoff between him and the possible end of his college career, Temple didn’t seem too concerned with past performances. “If you can’t get up for this

game, if you can’t gain your mojo back and ﬁnd your mojo for this game, you’re in the wrong business,” Temple said. Contact David Helman at dhelman@lsureveille.com

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More pain at the pump, please: Gas prices dangerously low AIX-EN-PROVENCE, FRANCE — When gas prices broke $4 per gallon last summer, a media monsoon was unleashed during a presidential campaign in full swing. Talks about America’s long-term energy policy came to a head as did short-term schemes and dubious slogans promoting the status quo. Oil companies started “green” ad blitzes. T. Boone Pickins entered the common vernacular as a national hero. Hummer dealerships tanked as hybrid sales generated month-long waiting lists. Then — quite mysteriously — the price of oil plummeted. When prices fell off the table, so did the talks about oil independence. You have to wonder whether the members of OPEC watch CNN. Low gas prices are bad for America. Make no mistake — the sooner

we get off oil, the more secure, prosperous and healthy we will be as a nation. It will stop sending money to countries that promote instability and anti-American sentiment (15 of the 19 hijackers were Saudi Arabian). In general, it will stop the outflow of billions of dollars outside of our borders. It will ultimately lower the costs of transportation. It will benefit our health. It will help us mount a strategy to the catastrophe of biblical proportions — global warming. We need a way to make individuals realize all of the true costs of guzzling gas. European countries like France — which have elevated gasoline prices with taxes — have encouraged more efficient cars, better mass transit and better behaviors (like walking), among other things,. But until the world’s leader of innovation

— and biggest market — takes on a similar plan, nothing of the scale we need will change. Thomas Friedman — New York Times opinion columnist and author of Hot, Flat, and Crowded — poignantly states that instituting a gasoline price floor would be the best way to make discussions about alMark Macmurdo ternative energy Columnist permanent. By limiting how low the price of gasoline can drop, companies researching alternative energy will have a guarantee their services will be economically viable in the future. Without this guarantee, companies will not make billions of dollars in investments a reality, because the

risk is too high, and their competitor is already cheap and easy to get. As Friedman points out, this is the way we guarantee serious progress on alternative energy — create conditions where we can use our powerful markets to drive innovation. But gasoline must cost more for this to happen. The added costs of energy alone would clearly be detrimental to businesses, especially given the current political climate. That’s why it would make sense to compensate by cutting taxes in other areas. Companies would then be in the driver’s seat, determining how much they pay to Uncle Sam by how well they adopt new energy forms. There will be the free market fundamentalists who oppose government doing anything — even building roads. We all have a Ron Paul streak in us, but without using gov-

ernment as a pact to guarantee that we work together and follow a set of rules, it will be impossible to avoid calamity. This is such a big problem that only a concerted, national effort can allow us to avoid the classic Tragedy of the Commons in which individuals acting in their own selfinterest lead everyone to demise. Americans have the opportunity to reassert our reputation as leaders and innovators. But to achieve this, we must create the conditions where we can harness our greatest asset — the free market — by raising the price of gas. Mark Macmurdo is a 22-year-old economics and history senior from Baton Rouge. Contact Mark Macmurdo at mmacmurdo@lsureveille.com

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Posing nude is a wise career choice for little girls

Most little girls dream of becoming their favorite Disney princess, Miley Cyrus or even a trophy wife. Playboy Bunnies and Playmates probably don’t come close to making their top-10 list. However, girls should seriously consider bumping the bunnies up because these women are on top these days — in more ways than one. These women are making bank for baring all in a couple of photos. Playmates of the Month earn $25,000 for being an angel in a centerfold. And Playmate of the Year receives $100,000 in addition to a car and motorcycle for a few extra nip slips and sultry pouts. But monetary pay isn’t all these women get for a few full frontals because those Baywatch looks aren’t coming from their own pockets. Speaking of Baywatch, Pamela Anderson was a playmate. And who knows what breast size she would be if she hadn’t. Don’t forget about Marilyn Monroe, who posed nude for the first issue of Playboy in December 1953. And look how successful she turned out to be. Becoming a part of the Playboy world often opens doors into the entertainment industry, whether it’s film, modeling or reality television,

which is the case for Hugh Hefner’s former girlfriends. Shagging and sharing an 82year-old millionaire whose daily dosage of Viagra could easily send the average guy into shock is totally worth every second on screen. For the past four years, these three blond bombshells have become household names. Unfortunately, “The Girls Next Door” are leavDrew Belle Zerby ing the Playboy Mansion for Columnist bigger, better and younger things. Hef was getting too old for the 29-year-old Holly Madison because she’s now dating mind-freaker Cris Angel. She is also a contestant on this season of “Dancing with the Stars.” Bridget Marquardt now hosts “Bridget’s Sexiest Beaches” on the Travel Channel, which is the perfect opportunity for her to prance around in itty bitty bikinis and soak up some natural sun. But it’s Kendra Wilkison who seems to be the one milking her Playboy days for all their worth. She is also set to star in her own reality show, “Kendra,” a spinoff of “The Girls Next Door,” which will follow her post-Playboy life with

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her fiancé, Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Hank Baskett. Wilkinson also broke into the music industry when she became runner-up on MTV’s “Celebrity Rap Superstar.” The fact these women’s success stems from full frontals isn’t that commendable, but it’s impressive. These women are pretty smart cookies. They know they can capitalize on their big boobs and blond hair. They know that by taking a couple

of airbrushed, nude photos they’re going to hit the jackpot. Some people may consider what these Playboy women do is demoralizing or disgusting. They’re selling their bodies, and asking men to be misogynistic. But if these women don’t care, neither should you. And just admit it — you’re jealous these women don’t so much as a lift a finger for their fame and fortune — all they have to do is lift their skirts.

And if you’re now contemplating the Bunny business, there’s no shame in that. So all you potential Bunnies out there better hop to it — because Hef isn’t getting any younger, and neither are you. Drew Belle Zerby is a 22-year-old mass communication senior from Vidalia. Contact Drew Belle Zerby at dzerby@lsureveille.com

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“Science without religion is lame, religion without science is blind.”

Albert Einstein American physicist March 14, 1879 - April 18, 1955

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Obama ends Republicans’ 8-year War on Science In his first two months in office, President Obama has single-handedly reversed course on eight years of war on science. The president signed an executive order March 9, lifting former President George W. Bush’s ban on federal funding for embryonic stem cell research. In lifting the ban, Obama cited the importance of scientific research and how it relates to discovering new ways to alleviate debilitating diseases. He also addressed the crux of the debate on embryonic stem cell research. “In recent years, rather than furthering discovery, our government has forced what I believe is a false choice between sound science and moral values … As a person of faith, I believe we are called to care for each other and work to ease human suffering,” Obama said. “I believe we have been given the capacity and will to pursue this research — and the humanity and

conscience to do so responsibly.” Obama has undone so much of the damage done by nearly a decade of disingenuous debate between science and moral values lacking in evidence but overwhelmed by religious hysteria. In lifting the stem cell funding ban, the president has drawn the ire of social conservatives and Catholic leaders. While earning the fury of the religious right is nothing new when debating the merits of science, Obama didn’t have to go far to distinguish himself from the ignorance of his political opponents. The GOP’s struggle against legitimate science was eloquently outlined in Chris Mooney’s book, “The Republican War on Science.” In it, Mooney asserts “embryonic stem cell research includes not only the search for transplant cures, but also basic scientific study dedicated to understanding in more detail the processes by which diseases develop.”

The word “research” is inherently the most important part of the phrase “embryonic stem cell research.” Bush’s ban on funding for embryonic stem cell research spoke volumes not about legitimate moral questions surrounding embryonic stem cells, but about hindering Eric Freeman, jr. the of scientific reColumnist search in general. Conservative leaders, in turn, focused only on the moral questions, ignoring the importance of scientific progress. Mooney also critiques the “alternative” provided for embryonic stem cells, as adult stem cells are widely touted as equivalent to their embryonic cousins. Religious leaders and conservatives are adamant to show their sup-

port for adult stem cells — and, by proxy, science in general — while ignoring the truths they claim to know. Mooney claims, “opposition to embryonic stem cell research — and concomitant advocacy for adult stem cell research as an alternative to it — springs almost entirely from pro-life ethical convictions grounded in religion.” The actual difference between embryonic and adult stem cells — other than what’s evident by semantics — is the “pluripotence” of embryonic stem cells, meaning they can turn into any kind of cell in the body, acting as the signature of most diseases. Recent studies have shown the potential for plasticity in adult stem cells, increasing the number of cell types an adult stem cell can become, according to the National Institute of Health. But this doesn’t discard the pluripotence of embryonic stem cells, meaning the ban on embryonic

stem cell research stifled all possibilities for advancement in this critical science. As Obama remarked to the crowd of supporters at the order’s signing, “Medical miracles do not happen simply by accident. They result from painstaking and costly research, from years of lonely trial and error, much of which never bears fruit, and from a government willing to support that work.” Scientists, it’s up to you now. The war is over. Let’s make some actual progress. Eric Freeman, Jr. is a 22-year-old political science junior from New Orleans.

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Sean Penn, what the heck happened to Spicoli, dude? During his Academy Award acceptance speech in February, social activist and actor Sean Penn stood on his proverbial soapbox, pulled down his pants and dropped yet another self-righteous deuce on the American people. Fortunately, Americans have subconsciously learned to flush his verbal excrement. Penn’s controversial views first garnered scrutiny following the 9/11 attacks when he condemned former President George W. Bush for his aggressive foreign policy. On October 18, 2002, Penn placed a $56,000 advertisement in The Washington Post asking Bush to end a cycle of international violence. In the letter, Penn criticized the Bush administration for its “deconstruction of civil liberties” and its “simplistic and inflammatory view of good and evil.” Since then, Penn has placed himself at the forefront of Hollywood’s progressive movement. Penn visited Iraq briefly in De-

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Burns wrong about Sleep in a Box The mission of Sleep in a Box is to raise awareness and funds for homeless adolescents through school spirit and community involvement. Being the co-founder of this event, I was baffled when I read Scott Burns article, “Sleep in a Box doesn’t give hope to homeless people.” One

cember 2002 to present a journalistic view of the nation’s condition. On June 10, 2005, he also made a visit to Iran, guised as a journalist on an assignment for The San Francisco Chronicle. But Penn’s most incendiary exploit took place in October when he arranged a meeting with Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, and shortly after, he said the regime was “much more positive for Venezuela than negative.” Penn isn’t the first notable celebrity to grovel beneath Chavez’s oppressive regime. Other Hollywood activists joined the pillory — including filmmaker Oliver Stone, who is filming a fulsome biopic of Chavez, authorized by the Venezuelan dictator himself. Stone was joined by fellow Hollywood elitist Danny Glover, who was given $18 million by Chavez in 2006 to finance an adulatory documentary about Haiti’s 19th-century revolutionary, Toussaint Louverture.

Actor Benecio Del Toro visited Chavez earlier this month while promoting his recent film, “Che.” After meeting with Chavez, Del Toro was very complimentary. Singer Harry Belafonte also drew outrage two years ago when he appeared on a platform with Chavez to call Bush “the greatest terrorist in the world.” Criticism of American foreign policy may be well deserved. Scott Burns But celebColumnist rities who visit Venezuela don’t have to look far to find a true enemy of individual liberty. In the past few years, Chavez’s regime has progressively made strides toward nationalization by controlling media content and quelling internal cries of dissent. Recently Chavez managed to amend the Venezuelan constitution

to allow him to serve as president for as many terms as he wishes. He also threatened to halt all oil exports to the U.S. and seize the assets of American petroleum firms with operations in Venezuela. Following Penn’s Oscar victory, Venezuelan actress Maria Conchita Alonso harangued her former co-star’s naive views. “He’s been praising Hugo Chavez, who is a dictator and a killer. He should shut up about what he doesn’t know,” Alonso said. Perhaps Penn and his fellow celebrity activists should listen to people who actually know what they are talking about. The same celebrities who admonished Bush’s assault on civil liberties have lionized Chavez, despite his totalitarian, despotic rule. All the while, foreign policy experts have warned Chavez presents as large of a threat to his citizens’ freedom than any other leader. Celebrities have the right to speak freely about their beliefs. But they can also be held ac-

countable when their opinions are laughably misguided. What aggravates so many people isn’t so much the opinions these actors hold. It’s that they use their celebrity status for grandstanding on issues they don’t fully understand. Celebrities and politics have never been mutually exclusive. And, unfortunately, they never will be. Penn may enjoy the smell of his own shtick. But that doesn’t mean everyone else does. In the movie “Team America,” Gary Johnston posited there are three types of people in the world. Amazingly, Penn embodies all three.

comment I found to be interesting was, “Students realize homeless people exist, so raising awareness won’t really accomplish anything.” Are you saying the many months that have been dedicated to breast cancer awareness accomplish nothing and are merely social events? Are you implying the money raised at these events make absolutely no difference to the people who have or had breast cancer? Sleep in a Box may be a social event the first part of the night, but everyone is there to support a valid cause and make a difference in the

lives of hundreds of homeless youth. You also mentioned self-sacrifice. You obviously don’t know, but all the work, time and effort that has been put into this event in the past three years have lead to sacrifices of many kind. Why would all of the participants offer their bed to a homeless youth for just one night when we, as a group, can offer so much more? You may be familiar with the popular Chinese Proverb, “Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime.” Sleep in a Box provides

this opportunity. All of the money we raise is donated to Lataro Foundation’s endowment. This means that we give a gift that keeps on giving year after year. We provide school supplies, school fees and clothes to homeless youth—things you take for granted. Although it may not be a roof over their head, it makes life that much better for them, and each and every one of them appreciate it. Scott, I am not sure if you have ever talked with a group of homeless high school kids and have some of them burst into tears because they

are so thankful and honored for what you are doing, but I have. And guess what? There is no greater affirmation than that. So here are three easy steps for you to follow: 1. Register for Sleep in a Box 2. Attend Sleep in a Box 3. Make a difference in someone’s life

Scott Burns is a 19-year-old political science and business major from Baton Rouge.

Contact Scott Burns at sburns@lsureveille.com

Dustin Lail industrial engineering sophomore

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