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Men’s basketball team has two chances left to improve 1-13 SEC record, page 5.

BRAIN TEASERS Challenge yourself with puzzles, page 7.

You stay classy

Students find inexpensive ways to get their alcohol fix, page 9.

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SAFETY

StudentsFIRST

By Catherine Threlkeld Staff Writer

Editor’s note: The SG candidates are listed in alphabetical order.

Student Government election season has officially begun.

Three of the four candidates registered for 2010-2011 presidential season announced their candidacy at 4:30 Wednesday.

Brooksie Bonvillain, who currently serves as SG Senate speaker pro tempore and senator for the Manship School for Mass Communication, is running for president with vice-presidential candidate Chris Sellers, former senator for the College of Arts and Sciences.

CANDIDATES, see page 19

Geauxing the Distance

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Two Kings for LSU

[Top left] V.P. candidate Millena Williams and presidential candidate Theo Williams. [Bottom left] Presidential candidate Bryan Wooldridge and V.P. candidate John Craig. [Top right] Presidential candidate J Hudson and V.P. candidate Dani Borel, right. [Bottom right] Presidential candidate Brooksie Bonvillian, left, and V.P. candidate Chris Sellers, right.

Police look into Quad incident response

By Xerxes A. Wilson Senior Staff Writer

The LSU Police Department has opened an internal investigation following complaints about its response last week to an “incoherent” student driving into the Quad and causing confusion and some panic in the area.

LSUPD Spokesperson Sgt. Blake Tabor said the department has no reason to suspect any wrongdoing on its part, but it is investigating the response because of complaints from the faculty, staff and students.

Storm Erie, architecture junior, drove a car down the Middleton sidewalk and into the Quad on Feb. 23. Once in the Quad, Erie unloaded a random assortment of items from his vehicle before he went to the Art and Design building, where he was later found by police, according to police and witnesses.

Erie was not arrested and no charges were filed against him.

He received medical treatment following the incident and is now INCIDENT, see page 15

HOLIDAY

Women’s influence on history celebrated in March Arts show, other events honor females

By Mary Walker Baus Contributing Writer

Behind every great man is a great woman.

The month of March is designated Women’s History Month to honor the women who significantly influenced history.

The LSU Women’s Center hosted “Women in the Performing Arts Night” to celebrate the artistic talents of women. The event featured nine performances of storytelling, dancing and singing on Wednesday in the International Cultural Center.

Ellen Peneguy, assistant troupe leader of Jawahiir al Nour, said the belly-dancing troupe of six women performed in the show for its good cause.

“Belly dance as a genre is very much about women being together,” she said.

This event has been a part of the University’s celebration of Women’s History Month for more than 10 years, said Catherine Hopkins, LSU Women’s Center director, in an email to The Daily Reveille.

“Women have made many important contributions to society that go unrecognized,” Hopkins said.

“Fire escapes, Kevlar, medical syringes, windshield wipers, engine mufflers and rotary engines were all invented by women.”

Other University events dedicated to Women’s History Month will include a community service project for the YWCA of Greater Baton Rouge, a Women in the Arts Gallery, a Women’s Networking and Business Etiquette Dinner and a Keynote Address and Esprit de Femme Awards ceremony featuring an array of nationally recognized women such as Grammy winner Irma Thomas.

Jesse Downs, assistant director of Job Search at Career Services, said this is the second year Career Services is collaborating with the Women’s Center to have the Etiquette Dinner for Women’s History Month.

“This is an opportunity to bring CELEBRATORY, see page 19

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Scottie Thomas sings and plays acoustic guitar at the Women in the Performing Arts Night on Wednesday. The LSU Women’s Center sponsored the event.

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Nation & World

INTERNATIONAL

NATIONAL

Former Gitmo detainee now running Taliban resistance to US

Tapes indicate children directed planes at Kennedy Airport in NY

LASHKAR GAH, Afghanistan (AP) Ñ A man who was freed from Guantanamo more than two years ago after claiming he only wanted to go home and help his family is now a senior commander running Taliban resistance to the US-led offensive in southern Afghanistan, two senior Afghan intelligence officials say.

NEW YORK (AP) Ñ An air traffic controller at New York’s Kennedy Airport has been suspended after he allowed two children to radio instructions to several pilots.

The Federal Aviation Administration said Wednesday the children did so during two days in mid-February.

The first night, the controller brought his young son to work and let him squawk a few routine messages over the radio to pilots waiting to take off.

Brazil rebuffs US sanctions appeal, says it will go own way on Iran issue BRASILIA, Brazil (AP) Ñ Brazil rebuffed a US appeal for new sanctions on Iran about its nuclear program, vowing not to Ò bow downÓ to gathering international pressure during a visit from US Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton.

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva pre-empted Clinton even before she could make the case for new United Nations Security Council penalties.

The principles of ‘cowboy ethics’ are now part of law in Wyoming CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — The principles of Ò cowboy ethicsÓ are now part of Wyoming law.

Gov. Dave Freudenthal signed legislation Wednesday adopting an official Wyoming state code.

The symbolic measure spells

out 10 ethics derived from a Ò Code of the WestÓ outlined in a book by author and retired Wall Street investor James Owen.

The ethics code carries no criminal penalties and is not meant to replace any civil codes.

The state code instructs residents and lawmakers to live courageously.

Ga. pair accused of selling sex with daughter in lieu of van payments EASTMAN, Ga. (AP) — Authorities in central Georgia say a mother and father offered sex with their 14-year-old daughter in lieu of making payments on their minivan.

Dodge County sheriff’s Capt.

Tony Winborn says the parents were arrested Monday and are in jail awaiting a bond hearing.

They face child molestation and pandering charges.

The Associated Press does not name victims of alleged sexual abuse.

STATE/LOCAL

New Orleans firm fires president who helped The Times Picayune

Last space shuttle tank built in New Orleans reaches milestone

NEW ORLEANS (AP) Ñ A major New Orleans real estate firm fired its president Tuesday after he provided a newspaper with information about assessment values and home prices in suburban Jefferson Parish.

In a story published Sunday, The Times-Picayune said the data provided by Arthur Sterbcow of Latter & Blum Inc. showed a 14 percent gap between home sale prices and property tax assessments made by Jefferson Parish Assessor Lawrence Chehardy.

In an e-mail to employees Tuesday, Latter & Blum chairman and chief executive Bob Merrick announced Sterbcow’s firing and said he was in the process of Ò mending fencesÓ with angry assessors.

In 2004, Sterbcow provided the newspaper with similar information for a series of stories about assessment disparities.

NEW ORLEANS (AP) Ñ Work on the last external fuel tank for the space shuttle to be built in New Orleans reached a major milestone, according to Lockheed Martin Space Systems.

Engineers and technician spliced together the tank’s liquid oxygen intertank to the liquid hydrogen tank Ñ thereby creating a whole tank.

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Tulane medical school sets up first training campus outside NOLA in BR NEW ORLEANS (AP) Ñ Tulane University’s 175-year-old medical school is setting up its first training campus outside the New Orleans area, at Baton Rouge General Medical Center.

Dr. Benjamin Sachs, dean of the School of Medicine, said the new program will give students at least a year to work with the same group of patients, unlike the usual eight-week rotations

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ENVIRONMENT

Guidry: Shinedown choice based Green fashion show on students’ opinions in survey to be held on campus ‘Lighting walk’ to promote campus safety

Models’ outfits made from recycled material

By Catherine Threlkeld Staff Writer

By Sabrina Trahan

Students may not be happy about the lineup for Groovin’ on the Grounds, but SG Director of Student Involvement Melissa Guidry said she paid close attention to students’ wishes while hiring the acts.

The headliners are rock band Shinedown and former Outkast member Big Boi. Many students have expressed their disappointment with SG’s choice of Shinedown.

“I’m not a Shinedown fan, but I don’t think there are a whole lot of students who are,” said Christina Eskew, biology sophomore.

Guidry said SG looked into hiring MGMT, which students voted for the most when SG surveyed the student body.

“We read every answer, every sentence and analyzed it in every way we could,” Guidry said.

The survey generated 4,500 student responses, and students suggested 1,178 artists. Shinedown was 22nd on the list of most suggested artists, which is in the top 2 percent.

Guidry said she and SG Senate adviser Michelle Eldredge read MGMT’s lyrics and found them advocating substance abuse.

“If anyone says we haven’t listened to the students, then they’re wrong,” Guidry said. “But whatever type of show we put on reflects us.”

She said SG took students’ considerations from last year’s show.

This year’s show will be barricaded off just for LSU students, and students will need their LSU ID to get in.

There will also be bleachers to sit on, a catwalk so the artist can go

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The Dunham School will host Recycle Couture, a green fashion show, tonight in the Reilly Theatre at 7 p.m.

Students from Dunham collaborated with the University’s Office of Equity, Diversity and Community Outreach to plan the show, said Azizza Darwish, Dunham student and director of publicity for the event. Models will wear specially designed pieces created from recycled material.

“Our goal is to raise awareness within the community about the importance of recycling,” Darwish

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Student Government Director of Student Involvement Melissa Guidry shares this year’s Groovin’ on the Grounds poster during a senate chamber meeting Mar. 3.

into the crowd, video screens and 50 trash cans and 50 recycling bins.

CAMPUS DEVELOPMENT Jordan Milazzo, SG director of campus development, announced there would be a “lighting walk” Thursday at 7 p.m.

The “lighting walk” will consist of seven teams looking for spots of low lighting around campus.

“The purpose is to encourage student safety and promote student involvement,” Milazzo said.

SG campaigning officially began Wednesday when three students announced their candidacy for SG

president.

SG Commissioner of Elections Alexis Sarver said 240 students filed for candidacy of various positions, but 23 were not eligible to run.

The Senate approved money for Veterinary School students to register for a conference next week in Madison, Wis. The Senate passed $2,930 to cover registration for 40 students and $192 to cover the cost of wet labs.

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NATION

U.S. House of Reps commends University for sesquicentennial Alumnus Cassidy presented resolution

By Xerxes A. Wilson Staff Writer

The University received a late birthday wish from the United States House of Representatives this week.

The House unanimously approved House Resolution 1072 congratulating the University on its sesquicentennial.

The resolution was introduced

by University alumnus and U.S. Rep. Bill Cassidy, R-La. The resolution lists multiple University accomplishments in the areas of financial aid, sports, faculty and research.

Cassidy praised the University on the House floor following the

vote.

“Since its first session in 1860, LSU has become the Flagship University for our state, with over 650 endowed chairs and professorships held by distinguished faculty in disciplines that support the culture, government and economy of Louisiana,” Cassidy said.

Cassidy also reminded the House of the University’s role following Hurricane Katrina.

“After Hurricane Katrina, LSU operated the nation’s largest field hospital and enrolled student evacuees from other universities who couldn’t return to devastated areas in our state,” Cassidy said.

In 2009, Cassidy sponsored a resolution congratulating the baseball team on their National Championship.

“I’d like the record to reflect the proper spelling of our motto, which

reflects not only our affection for LSU but our French culture,” Cassidy said. “When I say ‘Geaux Tigers,’ it’s G-E-A-U-X Tigers.”

The University is celebrating its 150th birthday with events planned throughout the year.

The University kicked off the celebration earlier this year at Memorial Tower.

The next event planned is the premier of the LSU documentary on March 10. The documentary will trace the University’s history and is being planned in conjunction with Louisiana Public Broadcasting.

The University also has the Chancellor’s Day Parade planned this month to celebrate the anniversary.

Contact Xerxes A. Wilson at xwilson@lsureveille.com

said.

The school will sell recycled jewelry at the event and will include a live auction and live music.

Donations will benefit two nonprofit organizations.

The Spirit of Youth Association, based in Egypt, developed a recycling school to assist people living in poor areas surrounded by garbage dumps near Cairo, Darwish said.

The Manna Project International supports the impoverished people of Nicaragua and Ecuador, many of whom live in garbage dumps, Darwish said.

Doors will open at 6 p.m. Entry donations of $25 are encouraged, but not required, Darwish said.

Contact Sabrina Trahan at strahan@lsureveille.com

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LITERATURE

Bazaar offers variety of books, vinyl records for sale Event opens today, runs through Sat.

By Ryan Buxton Senior Staff Writer

The Friends of the LSU Libraries is kicking off its 2010 Book Bazaar, a large-scale sale of more than 60,000 books.

The Book Bazaar, opening today, is an annual sale that has been held for about 35 years. Profits from the three-day sale benefit LSU Libraries, said Anne West, Book Bazaar chairperson.

The profits are put into an endowment fund that has reached about $1.5 million, West said.

“The interest from the endowment is used to purchase things for the libraries wherever the need is greatest,” West said.

West said she is passionate about the bazaar because the libraries’ well-being benefits the entire University.

“I totally believe what makes a great University is a great library,” she said. “It can be supportive of the city, state and the whole region.”

The bazaar is a huge fundraiser for the Friends of the LSU Libraries.

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Volunteer Pamela Downing, left, and Friends of the LSU Libraries full-time worker Donna Bailey, right, unpack books in preparation for the annual Book Bazaar.

Last year’s bazaar raised $63,000, said Madeline Mocan, Book Bazaar publicity coordinator.

To raise that much money, the Book Bazaar offers a large collection of books which have been donated to the LSU Book Barn during the last year. The books are organized into specific categories, like history, literature, textbooks and fiction.

“It’s not dissimilar to what you’d find if you went to Barnes & Noble or Borders,” Mocan said.

The bazaar sells as many

of the books as possible, and the remaining are then sold in bulk to a book wholesaler. Friends of LSU Libraries makes money on every book donated to them, Mocan said.

Pamela Downing, a volunteer at the bazaar, said she appreciates that no books go to waste.

“When you have a really good book, it’s too good to be thrown away,” she said.

In addition to the 60,000 books, this year the bazaar is also selling more than 1,000 vinyl records, most

LAW

Florist challenges N.O. legal code

By The Associated Press NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The owner of a New Orleans flower shop is challenging a law that makes Louisiana the only state that requires retail florists to pass a licensing exam.

Monique Chauvin and two of her employees at Mitch’s Flowers are plaintiffs in a lawsuit filed Tuesday in U.S. District Court against state Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain and other members of the state Horticulture Commission.

Chauvin, who failed the exam in 2000 but employs a licensed florist for her shop, claims the test is outdated, overly subjective and is administered by florists who have an incentive to flunk would-be competitors.

“I think healthy competition is good, and the customers will tell us if we’re good,” she said. “Why should the government be telling me if I’m good or not?”

In 2004, the state House of Representatives approved legislation that would have eliminated the licensing requirement for florists, but a Senate panel killed the bill.

Chauvin’s lawyers are from the Institute for Justice, a public interest law firm that previously was unsuccessful in a challenge of the law.

A federal judge dismissed a similar suit filed by the group, ruling in 2005 that state lawmakers have the authority to decide what businesses must be licensed. The institute asked a federal appeals court to review the judge’s ruling, but the court ruled the case was moot because its plaintiffs were scattered by Hurricane Katrina and no longer wanted to be retail flo-

rists or couldn’t be found.

Tim Keller, a lawyer for the institute, said the group believes the new suit will yield a better outcome for the plaintiffs.

“We’re confident because there is no legitimate reason for the government to dictate who can and who cannot arrange flowers,” he said.

Thomas Spedale, a licensed florist and former Horticulture Commission member, said the licensing requirement protects consumers.

“It allows the consumers to know they are dealing with a professional,” he said.

Spedale also rejected the notion that the test’s supporters are trying to stifle competition.

“We, as an industry, are always looking for good, talented designers,” he said.

Chauvin said her licensed florist is ill and may have to quit, forcing her to hire a replacement, pass the test herself or close the shop.

“It would leave me with no license and they could shut me down,” she said.

A spokesman for Strain said the commissioner hadn’t seen the suit and couldn’t immediately comment Wednesday.

Also named as plaintiffs in the suit are Leslie Massony and Michelle Domingue, who work as unlicensed “floral clerks” for Chauvin, and Debra Hirsch Wood, who has failed the exam but wants to operate a floral-arranging business from her Metairie home.

To call attention to their suit, Chauvin, Massony and Wood plan to gather Thursday outside the federal courthouse in New Orleans to

arrange and sell flowers, an act they term civil disobedience.

The test, which costs $150 to take, is comprised of a one-hour written exam and a four-hour practical exam in which the taker must design four floral arrangements.

John Harkins, a New Orleans flower shop owner who has been licensed for 30 years and has been a judge for the state-mandated exams, said the test “doesn’t really judge anything.”

“The whole thing is absurd,” he said. “It just makes money for the state.”

Chauvin’s suit claims the law violates the plaintiffs’ constitutional rights. They are asking a judge to bar the commission from enforcing the licensing requirement.

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of which are priced at $1, Mocan said.

“A big bulk is classical, but there’s also jazz and ’60s and ’70s rock,” Mocan said. “Surely a lot is worth more than we know. It’s a chance for people to get some real finds.”

Volunteer Eve Voigt said she is especially excited about an 84-record set of the complete works of Beethoven, which is priced at $100.

Volunteers did their best to offer only records of the best quality at the bazaar, Voigt said.

“We have examined every record for cracks and scratches,” Voigt said. “We had some that were warped, so we got rid of those.”

The bazaar’s volunteers agree their passion for books and the University’s libraries are what makes their work at the sale gratifying.

Jan Martin, Chancellor

Michael Martin’s wife, volunteers at the Book Barn once a week and will work at the bazaar this year. Martin said she enjoys the camaraderie that she has found with her fellow volunteers.

“It’s a social thing,” Martin said.

“We get to know each other, and you get great book reviews. It’s better than belonging to a book club.”

West said the bazaar is a nationwide draw, bringing people from Texas, Florida and New Mexico to get bargains on rare books.

The bazaar is held in the 4-H Mini-Farm and Nelson Memorial Building, both located behind Parker Coliseum, and it is open today and Friday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Thursday, March 4, 2010

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Pushing Forward Tigers finishing one of the worst seasons in school history

FOOTBALL

Tigers eager to play with contact

By Rob Landry Sports Contributor

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LSU senior forward Tasmin Mitchell (1) tries to drive past Mississippi State senior forward Jarvis Varnado during the Tigers’ 60-59 loss Feb. 20 in the PMAC.

By Chris Branch Sports Writer

The final week is here.

Only two games separate the LSU menÕ s basketball team from the finish line of the regular season.

ItÕ s been a rough road.

The Tigers have sputtered their way to a dismal 1-13 conference record, but they have two more chances at another victory.

The next chance will be tonight in Oxford, Miss., as LSU (10-18, 1-13) faces Ole Miss (19-9, 7-7) for the second time this season. The Tigers suffered a 73-63 home loss to the Rebels on Jan. 23. Ò WeÕ re winding down the stretch here,Ó said LSU coach Trent Johnson. Ò WeÕ ll go to Ole Miss and play a basketball team that, according to experts, is on the bubble. I donÕ t think theyÕ re a BASKETBALL, see page 15

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LSU junior guard Bo Spencer (11) drives down the court Feb. 24 during the first half of the Tigers’ 65-54 victory against conference foe Arkansas in the PMAC. That game is the Tigers’ only SEC win as of yet.

The LSU football team completed its third consecutive day of practice Wednesday afternoon, and players are beginning to itch for some contact.

Junior offensive guard Josh Dworaczyk said the team has practiced without pads so far and will have its first day in full pads today.

But Dworaczyk and his teammates said practices have been productive despite the lack of contact. Ò WeÕ re out there with a fastpaced tempo of installing plays,Ó Dworaczyk said. Ò Guys that might be playing new positions are just trying to get the flow of the offense down so that whenever we are eligible to put the shoulder pads on weÕ ll have everything down.Ó Following the Tigers practicing in full pads today, the team will scrimmage for the first time Saturday.

Even though the Tigers will only get to hit each other until the season begins in September, Dworaczyk said the team is eagerly anticipating the first day of contact. Ò ItÕ s always bittersweet when youÕ re hitting your own guy, no matter whether it is the first defense or the second defense youÕ re going against,Ó Dworaczyk said. Ò But at the same time, it feels nice to hear that pop or be able to make that contact, and itÕ s PRACTICE, see page 15

BASEBALL

LSU pitchers to be tested in tough four-game stretch Ranaudo still not available to play

By Johanathan Brooks Sports Writer

The next seven days will be a big test for the LSU baseball team early in the season.

The Tigers (7-0) will play six games in that stretch and will start with a rare four-game weekend featuring two teams Ñ Pepperdine (3-4) and Brown (0-0). Ò Pepperdine was originally going to play us on a Wednesday and then go to Tulane and play them in a three-game series,Ó said

LSU coach Paul Mainieri. Ò Tulane canceled the series on Pepperdine, and the coach was really disappointed because he had been planning a trip to Louisiana, so he called me and asked if there was anything I could do to help.Ó Mainieri then called Brown coach Marek Drabinski and arranged for the three teams to each play four games this weekend.

LSU will play Pepperdine tonight, Brown on Friday, Pepperdine again on Saturday and finish the weekend with its second game against Brown on Sunday. Ò ItÕ s obviously a very stern test right out of the gate,Ó Drabinski said. Ò ThatÕ s kind of how weÕ d like to do it.Ó

The Tigers will play without the services of their ace pitcher, junior Anthony Ranaudo, once again this weekend.

Ranaudo will miss his second consecutive start because of a minor elbow injury he incurred last week.

Mainieri said he feels the other two teams could benefit from not having to face Ranaudo. Ò On paper you would have to say they have an advantage over us,Ó he said. Ò ItÕ s something weÕ re going to have to overcome and accept that challenge.Ó To help with the challenge, the Tigers will give a midweek BASEBALL, see page 15

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LSU sophomore pitcher Chris Matulis steps up to throw during the Tigers’ 2-1 win Feb. 24 against McNeese State in Alex Box Stadium. Matulis will start tonight.

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FAMOUS AMOS

LSU football players’ stock will rise after combine It’s almost spring.

The flowers are supposed to be blooming. The scarves and sweaters should be going back into the closets and baseball games should be played on sunny afternoons.

But none of that is happening.

The trees are without leaves and the sweaters are still on students’ backs as they make their way across campus.

The temperatures may not be rising, but the draft stock of the former LSU football players is.

The NFL Scouting Combine took place last weekend, and 12 LSU players — the most of any school — did little to hurt their chances of climbing up the draft boards of NFL teams.

Aside from a few follies, the group performed well in Indianapolis, which shouldn’t be surprising considering how combines and pro days have treated former LSU football players in the past.

Former LSU defensive end

Tyson Jackson lifted his way up the board and was the Kansas City Chiefs’ No. 3 pick in the 2009 NFL Draft.

LSU’s athletes perform well in workout sessions, and this year was no different.

The drills at the combine are Amos Morale Sports Columnist designed to test athletes’ abilities as they pertain to in-game situations.

The 40-yard dash is designed to test a player’s speed from a cold start.

A few LSU players were among to top performers in this year’s combine.

Former LSU running back Trindon Holliday unsurprisingly ran the second-fastest time at the combine clocking a 4.34. Holliday, a one-time national champion in the 100-meter dash, was expected to perform well in the this drill but impressed scouts

with his overall athleticism as he posted impressive numbers in the vertical jump.

Heading into the combine, one of the major knocks against Holliday was his size, and questions were posed as to whether that would prevent him from being taken in the draft.

He stands at 5 feet, 5 inches and weighs 158 pounds, but like his former teammates, his workouts have moved him into the later rounds of the drafts on some boards and in some mocks.

The combine was also graced with solid performances from hybrid players Harry Coleman and Rahim Alem. Both were among the top performers in the 40-yard dash, and Coleman had one of the top performances in the 60-yard shuttle run.

The knock on both players is they lack either the size for one position or the speed for another. But these guys are both hard workers, and as the draft nears closer and their

ADMINISTRATION

LSU revises policy for obtaining season tickets, parking permits Seats to be awarded based on donations

By Robert Stewart Sports Editor

LSU fans seeking new season tickets will have to donate money in a different way to get a season pass to LSU athletic events.

New season tickets, parking permits and ticket upgrades will now be given out based on philanthropic donations a person has given to the University through the LSU priority point system, the LSU Athletic Department announced on Wednesday.

Donations associated with tickets used to be included in the calculation of priority points for new season ticket distribution. With the new policy, only donations unassociated with tickets and parking passes will count toward priority point totals of people seeking new season tickets.

“We have always awarded new season tickets and parking permits and ticket upgrades based on the priority point system, which is lifetime giving to the University,” said Senior Associate Athletic Director Herb Vincent. “The only change now is that in that calculation, we won’t figure in monies given to the University associated with tickets, which is Tradition Fund or payments for suites or club seats. They’ll just strictly be philanthropic donations, that money given for construction projects, scholarships, things like that.”

Donations unassociated with tickets include donations toward scholarships and construction projects. Donations associated with tickets include donations given to funds like the LSU Tradition Fund as well as toward club seats and suites.

The new policy will not affect fans who already own season tickets

or parking permits.

The new system will be in place

by March 31, the deadline for fans to apply for new season tickets or renew current season tickets. March 31 is also the deadline for fans to increase their priority point totals for football season tickets and parking permits.

The procedure for distribution of away game and postseason tickets will not change. Contributions associated with tickets will still count toward priority point totals for away game and postseason tickets.

No more than four season tickets will be given annually to a new account if the demand for tickets exceeds supply.

The University made the change

to encourage more people to donate philanthropically and to open up more season tickets, Vincent said. “[It’s] what every school in the country tries to do with their point system, so it’s not an uncommon policy,” Vincent said. “It really opens up more tickets to people who want to apply for tickets because those people who have been paying Tradition Fund and club seats and suites have been accumulating tickets yearly just by virtue of those payments. People who make philanthropic contributions now have a better opportunity to get tickets.”

Contact Robert Stewart at rstewart@lsureveille.com

performances in these drills improve, it will be interesting to see how they move up NFL teams’ draft boards.

The combine was also intriguing as all eyes were on arguably one of the greatest college football players ever: former Florida quarterback Tim Tebow.

Tebow is in a similar predicament with Coleman and Alem. But he had himself a weekend.

He was one of the top quarterbacks to perform in each drill, which seemed to surprise scouts, considering his less than stellar performance in the Senior Bowl.

The only thing surprising about Tebow’s combine performance is how surprised everyone is by how well he performed.

Tebow was one of the most physical players on the field throughout his college years and one the hardest workers off it.

The University of Florida even put a plaque outside of its football facility commemorating a speech he

gave in which he said he would work harder than anyone else after his Gators fell to Ole Miss in 2008.

Tebow’s impressive workouts aren’t hurting his chances at being drafted, much like the LSU crop of prospects.

There wasn’t much talk about the LSU players in the draft heading into the combine, but it shouldn’t be too long before they begin generating a buzz.

The combine generates buzz for a player more than anything, but it doesn’t always translate to on field production — what the combine is supposed to measure.

Amos Morale is a 22-year-old history senior from Houston. Follow him on Twitter @TDR_amosmorale3.

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FOOTBALL

Four-star recruit commits to LSU Linebacker is ninth 2011 commitment

By Cory Boudreaux Sports Contributor

LSU football has had great success with its 2011 football recruiting class thus far by raking in some of the top prospects in a talent-rich Louisiana pool.

But LSUÕ s latest victory on the recruiting trail is the recent commitment of one of the elite players in the state of Texas.

Trevon Randle, a 6-foot-2-inch, 205-pound linebacker from Clear Springs High School in League City, Texas, is the latest recruit in the class of 2011 to give his verbal pledge to LSU. Randle committed after he received a scholarship offer during his campus visit for LSUÕ s Junior Day on Feb. 20.

The four-star prospect, according to Rivals.com, is a member of the 2011 Rivals.com Rivals250 Watch List as well as the ESPNU 150 Watch List. Randle is a twotime Texas 5A All-State selection and recorded 273 tackles as a starter during his sophomore and junior seasons.

Clear Springs High School coach Clint Hartman said a number of factors contributed to RandleÕ s commitment.

He said the combination of RandleÕ s desire to play football in the Southeastern Conference, conversations with LSU coaches and LSUÕ s Junior Day festivities which Ò wowedÓ Randle were instrumental in the linebackerÕ s decision to commit to LSU. Hartman, an 11-year veteran of the high school coaching ranks, said Randle is the best linebacker he has ever coached. Ò As a junior heÕ s as good as anyone I have ever coached,Ó Hartman said. Ò HeÕ s going to play for an SEC team for a reason.Ó Hartman said when he watched Randle practice for the first time it was obvious the linebacker was

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Clear Springs High School’s Trevon Randle (4) runs the ball Oct. 15 in Clear Spring’s 41-13 victory against Clear Creek High School. Randle verbally committed to LSU’s class of 2011 after visiting campus Feb. 20 for LSU’s Junior Day.

going to be a special player, and RandleÕ s hard work has transformed him from a Ò great high school athleteÓ into a Ò great football player.Ó Ò He makes a lot of plays in the middle, and he can also play on the strong and weak sides,Ó Hartman said. Ò HeÕ s going to make the big play when the game is on the line.

HeÕ s very instinctive.Ó Randle helped Clear Springs reach the 2009 Texas 5A state quarterfinals in the school’s second year in varsity competition. Hartman said Ò it would have been a lot harder to get those things doneÓ without RandleÕ s ability and leadership.

Hartman also said he would like to see the linebacker improve his run defense and physicality during his senior year, but he added Randle has always bought into his coachesÕ advice about improving his play on the field. Ò HeÕ s a really good kid with high character,Ó Hartman said. Ò HeÕ s not going to be a kid who breaks team policies. ThatÕ s not him.Ó Barton Simmons, Texas recruiting analyst for Rivals.com, said

Randle is an impressive athlete who runs very well and has a knack for finding the football and making big plays. Ò He can really get to the ball quickly, he sees the ball well and when he gets there heÕ s physical at the point of attack,Ó Simmons said. Ò HeÕ s the type of guy you want in an SEC linebacker corps.Ó Simmons also said Randle is not an Ò absolute blue-chipÓ prospect like other members of LSUÕ s 2011 class, such as offensive lineman LaÕ ell Collins, running back Kenny Hilliard or wide receiver Jarvis Landry. He said Randle must improve his size as well as his ability to get depth in pass coverage. Ò He doesnÕ t quite play with the controlled recklessness you sometimes want out of a linebacker,Ó Simmons said. Ò If he can let loose a little bit and add on some weight to take on the SEC pounding, then he can really cement himself as an elite prospect in this class.Ó Contact Cory Boudreaux at cboudreaux@lsureveille.com

NBA

Former Tiger signs with Kings

By Chris Branch Sports Writer

Former LSU guard Garrett Temple is climbing the ladder in the NBA. The Sacramento Kings signed Temple on Wednesday to a 10-day contract. TempleÕ s former employer, the Houston Rockets, decided not to re-sign Temple after the Baton Rouge native played out two 10-day contracts Ñ teams cannot sign the same player to more than two 10-day contracts in the same season. His last contract ended Monday.

The rookie played in nine games for the Rockets, averaging 5.0 points, 1.6 rebounds and 13.1 minutes per contest. He was called to the Rockets from NBA D-League affiliate, the Rio Grande

Valley Vipers, on Feb. 8.

He averaged 14.9 points, 3.7 rebounds and 3.4 assists in 30 games during his stay in the DLeague for the Vipers.

The University High School product was a key contributor for LSU during his four years playing in the PMAC. TempleÕ s accolades include being named to the 2009 All-Southeastern Conference Second Team, the 2009 All-SEC Defensive Team and Sports IllustratedÕ s 2009 All-Glue team.

He also saw action in two NCAA tournament appearances, including LSUÕ s Final Four run in 2006. LSU also won two SEC regular season titles while Temple attended the University, the latter coming just last season with former Tiger and current New Orleans Hornet Marcus Thornton.

He now joins former Tiger teammates Thornton, Boston Celtics forward Glen Davis, Charlotte Bobcats forward Tyrus Thomas, Orlando Magic forward Brandon Bass and Golden State Warriors forward Anthony Randolph on NBA rosters.

Temple also held the LSU record for minutes played at 4,432 until current Tiger senior Tasmin Mitchell passed him this season.

After LSUÕ s game against Auburn on Saturday, Mitchell has played 4,552 minutes in his career.

Temple is the son of Tiger legend Collis Temple Jr. and the younger brother of former Tiger Collis Temple III. Contact Chris Branch at cbranch@lsureveille.com

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UREC

Playoffs running well despite delays

Four spring sports currently registering

By Mark Clements Sports Contributor

BILL HABER / The Associated Press

Grizzles players Zach Randolph, right, and Sam Young, center, try and trap the ball behind Hornets guard Marcus Thornton in the Hornets’ loss Wednesday in New Orleans.

Grizzles take close win against Hornets Rookies Collison, Thornton score 41

By The Associated Press NEW ORLEANS (AP) Ñ Mike Conley scored a season-high 26 points and the Memphis Grizzlies won their franchise-record fifth-straight road game, 104-100 over the New Orleans Hornets on Wednesday night.

Conley scored nine in the final quarter as the Grizzlies overcame a nine-point deficit. Conley missed two free throws with 10.7 seconds left that gave the Hornets a chance to tie it, but James Posey turned the ball over and Rudy Gay dunked as time expired.

Zach Randolph had 23 points and 11 rebounds, hitting a 29-foot 3-point bank shot as the shot clock expired to give the Grizzlies a 9695 lead with 1:20 left. Conley added a running floater with 26.4 seconds left and Randolph four key free throws.

Marcus Thornton scored 24 for New Orleans.

Fellow rookie Darren Collison added 17 points and 14 assists for the Hornets, whoÕ ve lost three straight games and five of six while falling a half-game behind Memphis and farther out of the race for the eighth and final playoff spot in the Western Conference.

Rudy Gay scored 15 and O.J. Mayo 13 for Memphis, while Marc Gasol added 12 points and 10 rebounds.

Memphis led for most of the first three quarters and might have led throughout had they not missed

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14 free throws.

New Orleans took its first lead of the game when Peja StojakovicÕ s layup made it 70-69 with 3:08 remaining in the third quarter.

ThorntonÕ s driving layup and 3 from the corner fueled a 10-1 New Orleans run that gave the Hornets their largest lead at 88-79 midway through the fourth quarter.

ThorntonÕ s third 3-pointer was his 81st of the season, tying a Hornets rookie record set by J.R. Smith in 2004-05.

Stojakovic scored 18 for the Hornets to go with nine rebounds, while David West had 15 points and tied a career high with five blocks.

Emeka Okafor scored 10 points but grabbed only one rebound and played only 15 minutes, in part because of foul trouble and in part because reserve Aaron Gray was effective, contributing a season-high seven points and eight rebounds in 20 minutes.

Contact The Daily Reveille’s sports staff at sports@lsureveille.com

Activity at the UREC Student Recreation Complex is booming even more than usual as the halfway point of the spring semester approaches.

Basketball, soccer and flag football regular seasons have come to a close, and playoffs are currently under way in basketball and soccer.

Flag football playoffs have been postponed from their initial starting date and are now set to begin tonight.

Todd Smith, UREC graduate assistant of leagues and tournaments, said the delays for the playoffs happened because of the poor weather and beginning of softball season. Ò Football is going to be a little different because of these rain outs,Ó Smith said. Ò We donÕ t know what itÕ s going to look like.Ó Dates for the flag football semifinal games and the championship match have not been set, but team captains will be contacted when the information becomes available.

Soccer playoffs have already begun but also experienced game delays because of weather. The field of teams will be narrowed down with games next week, and championship games for the co-rec, womenÕ s and all campus leagues are scheduled for March 10.

Basketball playoffs have also begun. The finals will take place March 16 in the PMAC. Ò That will be pretty cool ... it will be exciting for those players,Ó Smith said.

The table tennis and racquetball playoffs are also set to begin next week. Smith said all season games need to be completed by March 8, and he complimented the players on scheduling their own games. Ò We send them reminders every once in a while, but theyÕ re doing a

good job keeping up with it,Ó Smith said.

University Recreation is also kicking off three more leagues next week. Registration for softball, indoor volleyball and dodgeball ended yesterday, and Smith said as of Tuesday, the numbers were not as high as they had planned, especially for softball. Ò Everyone is getting excited about softball, but right now our registration numbers are a little lower than we would like it to be,Ó Smith said. Ò We were hoping somewhere around 150 [teams], and right now weÕ re at 71.Ó Smith said he was hoping for a large wave of teams to register at the deadline, increasing the numbers.

Both indoor volleyball and softball will have menÕ s, womenÕ s and co-rec leagues, but dodgeball will be strictly co-rec. Only four teams had signed up for the dodgeball league as of Tuesday.

Ò I canÕ t honestly tell you what we were anticipating [with dodgeball], because weÕ ve never done it before,Ó Smith said.

University Recreation will also host a badminton tournament in early April, and the registration for intramural golf is still underway. The golf league will run throughout the semester, and the registration fee is $10 for UREC members.

Participants can play up to 12 rounds on their own time, with the top six rounds counting toward their league score. Participants will also receive a discount of $2 per round upon registration for the league.

All scores and handicaps will be taken care of by the LSU Golf Course, and scores must be submitted by April 30.

Contact Mark Clements at mclements@lsureveille.com

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THURSDAY, MARCH 4, 2010

ON THE ROCKS Cheaper liquors see rise in sales in tough economy

By Matt Jacobs Entertainment Writer

Alcohol sales were on the rocks in 2009, according to research recently released by the Distilled Spirits Council.

Bar-goers have been keeping close tabs on their alcohol funds, and last year saw the smallest increase in alcohol sales since 2001, with the amount of liquor suppliers sold

More Expensive Brands Whiskey: Maker’s Mark

up only 1.4 percent, according to a 2010 study.

Alcohol distributors reported an increase in the volume of cheaper liquor brands sold despite sales producing measly surpluses. The lowest-priced segment of alcohol brands grew the fastest, rising 5.5 percent, while the most expensive brands suffered the most, dropping 5.1 percent.

And in the midst of a harsh economy, bars and students are adapting their spending habits related to partying routines.

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Aaron Saunier, owner of BogieÕ s Bar on East Boyd Drive, said students are not going out to bars as often as they once did. Ò Kids donÕ t go out as much earlier in the week like they used to,Ó Saunier said. Ò Now, students mostly only go out on Fridays and Saturdays.Ó And drinkers trying to have a good time are likely mixing drinks at home rather than spending money at pricey bars, LIQUOR, see page 13

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Ken Barnes, political science junior, says if it’s pay day, he is willing to buy top-shelf liquor.

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All prices are for a fifth of liquor

Brittany Austin, political science sophomore, said she and her friends save money by choosing cheaper labels.

Prices provided by Winn-Dixie on Burbank Drive

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MY OPINION

MTV gets rid of ‘music television’ The removal of Music Television from MTVÕ s classic logo in February was met with reactions ranging from indifference to Ò ItÕ s about time!Ó MTV doesnÕ t play music videos anymore and hasnÕ t focused on music since the turn of the millennium.

But the removal of Ò Music TelevisionÓ from MTVÕ s brand marks a symbolic end to an era of pop music.

In the Õ 80s and Õ 90s, MTV was the main outlet for pop music videos and possibly for music as a whole.

The revolutionary busi- CHRIS ABSHIRE ness model of Entertainment Writer all-day musicvideo programming ushered in the era of the ultimate pop star when the network launched in 1981. Music videos showcased the artists in a new aesthetic and helped make artists such as Michael Jackson and Madonna pop icons with the visuals they perfected in their videos.

MTV was most famous for its daily music video countdown, Ò Total Request Live,Ó as recently as the early half of the decade.

No channel currently plays music videos any time other than the early morning hours. MTV has a sixhour swath from 3-9 a.m. but will often cut several hours from that time slot to air more reality show reruns.

What will the fate of the music video be without a viable mass media outlet for videos in mainstream culture?

MTV, see page 12

LOCAL

Award-winning distillery hails from N.O. Old New Orleans Rum uses word-of-mouth

By Ben Bourgeois Entertainment Writer

While major beer and spirits manufacturers spent millions of dollars on ad time during the SaintsÕ victory in the Super Bowl, one New Orleans institution wants to let its product speak for itself.

Old New Orleans Rum, located on Frenchman Street, offers distillery tours six days a week to give custom-

ers a glimpse of everything from distilling to packaging. The $5 tours include tastings of their various rums and go toward the purchase of a bottle. Ò We want to let the rum speak for itself,Ó said distiller Julie Perschall. Ò We like to rely on word of mouth, which has worked really well for us here in New Orleans.Ó Geoff Hingle, contruction management senior, said he took a a tour of the distillery and found the process very interesting. Ò After seeing how the rum is made, I can really appreciate it,Ó he said. Ò I really enjoyed the tasting part at the end and learning about all the spices

involved.Ó Founded in 1995 by artist James Michalopoulos, Old New Orleans Rum is the oldest premium rum distillery in the continental United States and the only rum distillery in Louisiana. A product of an artist rather than a businessman, Perschall said all the rum products strive for creativity.

That creativity became evident after Hurricane Katrina in 2005. Master distiller Chris Sule began working for the company right after the storm when the distillery was still under 10 1/2 feet of water.

RUM, see page 13

photo courtesy of OLD NEW ORLEANS RUM

Bottles of Old New Orleans Amber, Cajun Spice and Crystal rum line a table. The local distillery relies on tours and wordof-mouth rather than conventional advertising.

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RETURN OF THE MACK

ANDY PARADISE / The Associated Press

Jay Z performed at the Brit Awards 2010 in London on Feb. 16. He performed in New Orleans on Feb. 25 at the New Orleans Arena with Young Jeezy and Trey Songz.

Jay Z lives up to his reputation in NOLA Concerts and movies have a tendency to let people down when expectations get too high.

But Jay Z did not disappoint fans in New Orleans on Thursday when expectations were high for a top-notch show from the Ò best rapper alive.Ó Hova rose through the floor and rocked the New Orleans Arena with a 10-piece live band and guest acts Young Jeezy and Trey Songz Ñ and kept the audience involved all the way.

His two sets focused most on his latest album Ò The Blueprint 3,Ó but his songs still managed to span his 14-year Jerit roser recording career Managing Editor, Content as he roamed the stage in front of giant screens.

He used a mixture of full songs and smoothly transitioning medleys to hit all his major singles and other crowd-pleasers.

And the 40-year-old rapper, one of the biggest names in modern music, managed to make every bit of it feel personal Ñ even for patrons in the upper decks completely across the arena.

Jay Z kept conversation going with his fans between songs and got them involved with calls for handmotions, chants and moments of respect for the deceased of the rap

world.

Notorious B.I.G., Tupac Shakur and Pimp C were all honored during Jay ZÕ s two sets and the Jeezy set that divided them without any letdown.

Each rapper referenced Super Bowl champions New Orleans Saints with his own Ò Who Dat.Ó And Jay Z played up to his venue with an urge to Lil Wayne to keep his head up and a Katrina-themed Ò Minority Report.Ó Near the end of his show, Jay Z stressed his thanks to each fan in attendance and actually took the time to point out specific individuals, get their attention by their descriptions and give them his regards.

And he eventually called one young woman onstage to help him sing Ò Song Cry,Ó a love song from his 2001 Ò The BlueprintÓ Ñ one of rapÕ s greatest albums.

Whatever the tactics at each given turn, Jay Z managed to maintain a personal feel despite the full-fledged circus atmosphere associated with a performance of that magnitude.

The concert was an event from the Ò roc.pop.shop.Ó trailers outside selling his Rocawear merchandise to the men and women dressed to impress, bustling around anxiously and enjoying everything Jay Z had to offer until he descended into the same arena floor from which he had risen.

Contact Jerit Roser at jroser@lsureveille.com

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MUSIC

California band Fish Out of Water to perform at Bear’s Grill Band combines hiphop, rock, reggae

By Ben Bourgeois Entertainment Writer BRIANNA PACIORKA / The Daily Reveille

Popular local band Benjy Davis Project hangs out with Mike the Tiger on Monday afternoon.

Benjy Davis Project holds release party, show for new album ‘Lost Souls Like Us’ a new sound for band

By Chris Abshire Entertainment Writer

Acclaimed Baton Rouge rock group Benjy Davis Project will premiere its new album, “Lost Souls Like Us,” at the Varsity on Friday night.

“Lost Souls,” the band’s fourth album, is ripe with country and folk influences.

“We have a more ‘jangly’ sound on the guitars for this record, and a lot of the songs have a heavy country influence to them,” said lead singer Benjy Davis.

The band recorded much of the album at Rivergate Studios in Hendersonville, a small town in Tennessee.

Davis attributed the album’s grassroots sound to the town’s rural setting and help from some Nashville friends, such as Slim Gamble of the popular country band, Lady Antebellum. “[Nashville country contributors] taught us some tricks and helped us find a different perspective on some country sounds,” Davis said.

Davis said he feels fans will find the new record consistent with band’s traditional sound despite the newfound country influences.

“Our goal [for “Lost Souls”]

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was to make a really consistent product,” Davis said. “We think the fans will be excited about the new styles, but it’s a consistent record that we can’t wait for people to hear.”

With the release party serving as the initial live performance for several of the songs from “Lost Souls,” Davis said he believes the new music translates well when played live.

“A lot of the newer stuff, I think, slots really neatly in on our set lists with our live staples and they definitely rock a little bit too,” Davis said.

Davis said the Varsity was the only place he could fathom holding the release party for “Lost Souls Like Us.” “It’s the best place for us,” Davis said. “We feel at home at the Varsity, and we’re excited to get this stuff out in front of our home crowd and our family and friends.”

The band also claims to have added some new elements for Friday’s live show.

“We’re trying to be more interactive with the fans,” Davis said.

“But yeah, we definitely have a few things up our sleeve.”

Tickets to the concert and album release party are $15 in advance and are available on the Varsity’s Web site or at The Chimes. Doors open at 8 that night, and the show starts at 9:30.

Contact Chris Abshire at cabshire@lsureveille.com

Between the eclectic mix of musical styles and outrageous costume changes, students should be in for a lively show when Fish Out of Water performs at Bear’s Grill and Spirits on Saturday.

Fish Out of Water, a three-piece band from San Luis Obispo, Calif., weaves through rock, funk, reggae and hip-hop at its live shows, said lead singer and guitarist Kyle Moon.

“I’d describe it as Jimi Hendrix meets Tupac, Outkast, Mos Def, Bob Marley and [George Clinton and the] Parliament Funkadelic,” said Moon, 31. “We describe the sound as ’RoPhunk RaeHop.’” Moon said he was eager to bring some variety to Fish Out of Water after playing in several bands with a more straight-ahead styles of music.

“We like reggae, but we don’t want to play it for three hours,” Moon said. “We have songs that have multiple styles in them.”

Because the the band has such a diverse repertoire of material, Moon said he and his bandmates like to read the crowd and select songs for the particular mood.

“We definitely feel the crowd out at each show,” Moon said.

Bassist Brandon Moon, 30, is Kyle Moon’s cousin and has been writing music with him since the band’s formation 10 years ago.

“My cousin will come up with an idea, and we’ll structure the idea together,” Brandon Moon said. “As a three-piece band we have to fill out a lot of sound, so it’s important for everyone to be involved in the writing process.”

Despite running through various musical styles during the live shows, Brandon Moon said he’s grown comfortable with it and has developed a more cohesive playing style.

“I’ve been doing it for so many years that I’m comfortable with it,” Brandon Moon said. “Everything I play is influenced by everything I hear, whether it’s reggae, rock or hip-hop.”

Russell Lundgren, 26, rounds liness of a Louisiana crowd. out Fish Out of Water. He’s a new “We’re from California, but addition to the band, every time we but Lundgren said come to Loui‘We’re from he’s on board with siana, we know the band’s diverse work hard California, but every they sound. and party hard,” “My drumming time we come to Kyle Moon said. is really jazz-influ“I really enjoy Louisiana we know the atmosphere enced, so naturally I could hear a rock [residents] work hard — we’re going song and think of a to rock Bear’s reggae or hip-hop Grill.” and party hard.’ beat,” Lundgren said.

The show Kyle Moon The band travels starts at Bear’s guitarist, lead singer around the country Grill on Lee to play in cities like Drive at 10 p.m.

New York and Atlanta, but Kyle and admits patrons 21 and older. AdMoon said he is excited to come mission is free. back to Louisiana.

And with the band’s stage outfits of Mardi Gras beads and bright Contact Ben Bourgeois at garments, Kyle Moon said the bbourgeois@lsureveille.com musicians are familiar with the live-

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BANDS

Melomania brings unique beats to BR

By Lauren Coumes Entertainment Writer

Local band MelomaniaÕ s name means Ò passion for music.Ó The band will display its passion tonight at 600 Main at 10.

The group is new on the music scene, but itÕ s not thinking small. Ò We want to get our music out for everyone to hear,Ó said singer Korey Larkins. Ò We want to see the world.Ó That music has a sound the band canÕ t easily classify. Ò Think like if N.E.R.D. and Linkin Park had a baby, and the baby was raised by Maroon 5 and the Black Eyed Peas a little bit, and the uncles were Jay Z and Kanye West,Ó said drummer Sara Ross.

Rounding out the band are University student Jordan Bridges with vocals and songwriting, lead guitarist Zachary Matchett and bass player Dane Ogden. Melomania exudes energy in both music and its membersÕ personalities. Ò We are super high-energy [at our shows] Ñ we usually get a DJ to spin,Ó Bridges said. Ò ItÕ s really like a big party, and we play. We hop off the stage and get crazy with the crowd.Ó The group met on campus at the University, and the current lineup

has been playing together since October 2009. The band typically plays two shows a month at Baton Rouge hangouts like North Gate Tavern and BogieÕ s Bar. Each member of the group brings different tastes to the band, with musical influences ranging from Jimi Hendrix to Lady Gaga to Justin Timberlake.

MelomaniaÕ s songs incorporate many elements of contemporary music, including rap and rock vocals and heavy guitar and drums. Ò We are an infusion of R&B, rock, jazz and blues music,Ó Bridges said. Ò We try our best to pull from different influences and create an original sound.Ó Melomania members said the band is ultimately focusing on cultivating a following and impressing their fans. Ò Our fans are more like our friends,Ó Bridges said.

After the show this week, the group anticipates its next performance at 600 Main on March 25.

This weekÕ s show will have a Ò glow-in-the-darkÓ theme, with the band donning all black and glow-inthe-dark instruments.

Contact Lauren Coumes at lcoumes@lsureveille.com

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Videos are no longer as synonymous with pop songs as they once were Ñ Lady GagaÕ s outrageous efforts may be the last of this phenomenon.

A regression back to a relative dearth of music videos seen before the onslaught of MTV is possible. It may no longer be viable from a financial or an exposure standpoint to produce a music video.

YouTube has changed the music video game, but the mass availability of music and videos within instant reach could make the Internet a fickle avenue to promote videos.

MTV and the Billboard charts no longer play much of a tastemaking role in the pop music landscape.

Top-40 radio is on its last leg as Internet, satellite radio and more advanced car stereo options have essentially neutered its relevance.

So where does this leave the strange Ò genreÓ of pop music?

Popular culture, and subsequently pop music, serves as a uniting force of society.

Ideally, great pop songs connect people well enough that they become a form of social currency, and the best pop songs demand to be heard on a large scale.

For the first two decades of its existence, MTV served as a vehicle to bridge audiences and unite listeners, providing pop songs with the mass exposure they require. The network united genres, from heavy metal to new-wave to Madonna, under a common pop umbrella and defined the genre and its boundaries.

Without a single entity like

MTV serving as a watchdog of sorts for the boundaries of pop, the style of music no longer holds the undivided audience the form demands.

File sharing, music blogs, Pandora and iTunes have allowed exposure to wider varieties of music as MTVÕ s musical relevance has withered in the past five years.

The playground of pop music certainly need not be exclusive, and the breakthroughs of artists like M.I.A. and Vampire Weekend into mainstream culture are not negative signs for pop music.

It is the lack of a singular vehicle that can make these musicians, with their unique and Ñ yes Ñ pop

ThursdAy, MArch 4, 2010 sensibilities, into iconic artists that is lamentable.

Just because the network did not always promote the most critically acclaimed music doesnÕ t detract from the wide influence it held over pop music.

MTV, with its once far-reaching influence on youth’s tastes in music, ensured both a variety of styles and the large audience necessary for effective pop music.

Contact Chris Abshire at cabshire@lsureveille.com

THURSDAY, MARCH 4, 2010 RUM, from page 9

Ò After Katrina I lost everything, too, so it was a make it or break it type moment,Ó said Sule, a University alumnus. Ò I had a chance to raise the city and myself up at the same time.Ó Post-Katrina, Sule said it only lost seven of its 80 aged barrels of rum to contamination. In the months after the storm, Sule worked feverishly to restore the distillery and bring its recipes to new heights. Ò We rebuilt the place and redesigned it and made the rum a lot better,Ó Sule said. Ò It really kind of caught on and started opening the eyes of New Orleans that we have a distillery here.Ó And SuleÕ s work has paid

LIQUOR, from page 9

according to the DSC. Alcohol sales in stores rose 2.1 percent, according to the study. Ò More people are staying at home to drink,Ó said Ian Clark, manager and bartender at ReggieÕ s. Ò ItÕ s cheaper to buy alcohol at a store than at a bar.Ó StudentsÕ spending habits may have changed, but the economy has not led to a discrepancy between ReggieÕ s sales of cheap alcohol and top-shelf brand names, Clark said. Ò Distribution of alcohol hasnÕ t changed any,Ó Clark said. Ò We express that the drinks we serve arenÕ t top-shelf brands, and thatÕ s the way itÕ s always been.Ó

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off. Seasoned with cayenne pepper and cinnamon, the distilleryÕ s Cajun Spice Rum was deemed the best flavored rum in the world by the Beverage Testing Institute in 2007, 2008 and 2009, Sule said. Ò For me, it means everything to contribute to Southern culture,Ó Sule said. Ò I canÕ t believe people love it Ñ itÕ s the wildest experience.Ó Though Old New OrleansÕ clientele is more concentrated in the city, it distributes across Louisiana and several other states including Florida, Texas and Tennessee, according to marketing coordinator Morgan Ford.

Despite its national reach, Morgan said the distillery plans to maintain a local focus. Ò Right now weÕ re just trying

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to conquer our region,Ó Morgan said. Ò WeÕ re trying to get more involved in Baton Rouge because college students are early adopters, so we need to take advantage of that.Ó Students can find Old New Orleans Rum products in Baton Rouge stores like Winn-Dixie and AlbertsonÕ s and at bars like ChelseaÕ s Cafe and the Roux House.

Alison Edginton, bartender at the Roux House, said the bar sells the Crystal and Cajun Spice rums as call liquor. Steven Gremillion, bartender at ChelseaÕ s, said the rum has been out of stock, but it sold well when it was available.

Old New Orleans Rum offers four varieties of rum, including Cajun Spice. Crystal, the only

rum not aged in barrels, is a lightbodied variety seasoned with molasses and cranberry and is best suited for mojitos, Sule said.

The Old New Orleans Amber comes from aging Crystal in oak barrels for three years and is the distillery’s flagship product and bestseller, Sule said. It goes well with soft drinks and ginger ale.

Old New Orleans 10 Year Special Edition survived Hurricane KatrinaÕ s wrath on the distillery, with specimens from 2005 being salvaged.

It is the distilleryÕ s highest quality and most expensive product. Sold in a wax-encapsulated bottle for $60, 10 Year is only available at the distillery, Sule said.

Although Old New Orleans

Rum may be more expensive than nationally sold liquors, Sule said he is eager to reach out to college students. Ò I really like to show the rest of Louisiana and especially LSU that itÕ s not just for the rich people with money Ñ itÕ s for all of us,Ó Sule said. Ò ItÕ s really something we can revel in and enjoy. The awards we won are incredible, and nobody knows that itÕ s some of the best rum in the world, and itÕ s made right here in New Orleans.Ó

BarsÕ liquor options havenÕ t prise three-quarters of liquor been affected by economic con- sales, according to the DSC. ditions, but several University “You can buy a fifth of whisstudents said fikey for $15 at nancial factors the store,Ó said directly relate Josh Allison, bito their drinking ology freshman. habits. Ò You canÕ t even Kenn Barnes, buy three beers political science for that price at a junior, said his bar.Ó drink choices deSaunier said pend on his bank BogieÕ s tries to Ashley Erkel account. reflect studentgeology freshman Ò It depends spending trends on what day of when planning its the week it is,Ó Barnes said. Ò If drink specials. itÕ s payday, give me the Patron.Ó Ò People look for name brands But students agree drinking on special,Ó Saunier said. Ò We more at home, or Ò pregaming,Ó is have $4 Absolut mixed drinks.Ó effective in avoiding bar tabs.

Crowds will generally only Alcohol sales in stores com- order specific brands of liquor at

certain times of the night, he said. Ò The kids who come in early and fill the bar from 9 to 10 are more likely to ask for certain brands,Ó Saunier said. Ò Later in the night, not so much.Ó Ashley Erkel, geology freshman, said she usually asks for premium brands when ordering mixed drinks. Ò If IÕ m able to, I will ask for a better brand,Ó Erkel said. Ò But as the night goes on, it usually tends not to matter anymore.Ó Saunier said the primary reason students arenÕ t frequenting bars as much is more a result of academics than economics. Ò Academics have gotten a lot tighter over the past few years,Ó Saunier said. Ò TOPS is more strict, and students have to work

more to graduate in four years.Ó One way bars are trying to bring about a spike in liquor sales is offering free drink specials.

FredÕ s Bar, JLÕ s Place, ShadyÕ s and ReggieÕ s are among the local bars offering weekly free drink nights. Ò [Free drinks] are more to get an early crowd who will stick around for the rest of the night,Ó said Bowdoin Atchinson, ReggieÕ s general manager. Ò A lot of people tend to go to restaurants before going to the bar.Ó

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‘I will ask for a better brand. But as the night goes on, it tends not to matter anymore.’

Contact Ben Bourgeois at bbourgeois@lsureveille.com

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REVEILLE Ranks

MUSIC MOVIES BOOKS TELEVISION

Benjy Davis Project Kina Grannis Lost Souls Like Us

Stairwells

Joann Newsom

Rock Ridge Music

Self-released album on iTunes

Drag City

Benjy Davis’ fourth studio album is more than a slight departure of the rock-folk sound fans are used to hearing at the band’s live shows. Recorded in Hendersonville, Tennessee, the record is a result of some notso-subtle country influences.

Davis’ festival-going college crowd will surely eat up songs like “Get High,” but the album largely lacks the punch of the band’s previous efforts. Other than a select few tracks, fans are better off checking the band out live or throwing some older records back on.

Kina Grannis’ “Stairwells” is the little train that couldn’t.

Grannis, a YouTube sensation, pulls in millions of viewers with her sultry, unique voice.

But her YouTube sound and spark isn’t maintained on the album. Grannis offers a flat monotone throughout the album. “Delicate,” “Say Just a Little Bit” and “Heart and Mind” will send listeners into a deep slumber. The beats and voice tone are similar to a lullaby — soft, flat and boring.

The album falls under the pop genre, but doesn’t deliver the upbeat, mainstream sound found in most pop.

Joanna Newsom returns with her third album “Have One On Me,” a sprawling two-hour triple LP of spirited beauty. Newsom’s unique vocals carry the album as she weaves poetic lyrics over a swirling mix of harps, pianos and horns. The album is an intensely personal one, but it still manages to have a universal charm. While “Have One On Me” is at times elusive and structurally dense, the album feels relatively streamlined — as much as a two-hour LP can be — and rewards patience with moments of thrilling elegance.

Have One on Me

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K. TRAN

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April Smith and Cop Out the Great Picture Warner Bros. Pictures Show Songs for a Sinking Ship Self-released, 2010

April Smith and the Great Picture Show’s new release is neither original nor current – the music sounds as though it could easily have been lifted straight out of a 1930s saloon.

But the powerfully emotional lyrics and the band’s obvious talent shine through all eleven tracks, proving music doesn’t have to sound new to sound good. The total absence of electronic instrumentation puts the focus on beautiful vocals. read about the rest of the A effort at lsureveille.com

E. CLAUSEN

“Parenthood” NBC

This film strangely treads the line between spoof and full-blown action movie. Bruce Willis and Tracy Morgan don’t take their jobs seriously enough for a serious movie or as humorously as they should for a spoof. The villain is completely ridiculous, killing his minions in a church and hitting baseballs at victims as torture. Morgan’s screen wife is Rashida Jones, making for awful casting chemistry. Sean William Scott puts in the most annoying performance of the movie as a dim-witted burglar. read more info on Cop Out at lsureveille.com

L. COUMES

Lauren Graham and Peter Krause return to television in NBC’s new comedy-drama “Parenthood.” The series revolves around a disjointed family struggling to find balance. “Parenthood” has good intentions and features an array of interesting characters, but the pilot resorts to cheesy dialogue and melodramatic music emphasizing what the writers consider emotionally clinching.

Krause turns in a good performance, but the show is filled with actors, such as the everannoying Dax Shepard and the over-the-top Erika Christensen.

The series has potential, but the writers will need to grab the reigns if they expect audiences to stick around.

M. JACOBS

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Editor’s Pick Angus and Julia Stone Down the Way EMI

This brother and sister duo has mastered the art of taking turns. The Aussie siblings each compose individually and work together on compilation, but they alternate singing about love in men and women. While Angus turns out songs for the Stones’ second album, “Down the Way,” via his solo side project Lady of the Sunshine, Julia takes the wheel on gems like “I’m Not Yours” and single “And the Boys.” log on to read more at lsureveille.com

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have confidence in their arms as well because Mainieri said any pitcher could be called upon to contribute this weekend if the situation calls for it. Ò I have a sneaking suspicion most teams are going to play their top starters against us,Ó Mainieri said. Ò We only have two top starters, and we canÕ t pitch them in all four games.Ó

FridayÕ s starter will be junior Austin Ross (1-0).

Ross shone in his first outing two weekends ago against Centenary, but was roughed up a little against William & Mary on Saturday in LSUÕ s 10-9 victory.

He pitched five innings in the start and gave up four runs on four hits while striking out eight.

SaturdayÕ s starter will be sophomore Joey Bourgeois (1-0).

Bourgeois also had a very successful pitching debut, but was less effective in LSUÕ s 9-6 win against William & Mary on Sunday.

He pitched 4 1/3 innings in that contest while allowing four runs on four hits. He struck out six batters but walked five more.

SundayÕ s starting pitcher has

Ò doing wellÓ according to his sister, Skye Erie.

Skye Erie declined to comment on her brotherÕ s motivations.

Tabor said the incident is still under investigation, but charges are unlikely at this point. Ò To my knowledge, there was no drug test,Ó Tabor said. Ò Every piece of information we got pointed to a mental situation, and we treated it as that.Ó Since the incident, students and faculty have complained about the police response and the choice not to employ the UniversityÕ s emergency text message in the situation.

Tabor did not release the tapes documenting the emergency calls from the incident to Ò give due process to the person under investigation.Ó Police constructed a timeline from the calls to illustrate the

evolution of the incident.

The first call police received was from an unidentified woman who said a driver in the Quad almost hit people, according to police records.

From the beginning of the first call, it took three minutes and 37 seconds for the department to dispatch the call to officers, according to the police timeline.

The timeline says police arrived at the Quad 59 seconds after being dispatched.

Tabor said the operator fielded nine different calls on the situation during the period between the first call and dispatch.

Joe Rhodes, University instructor and doctoral student, witnessed Erie park in the Quad and followed him until police found Erie.

Rhodes made his second call telling police Erie had a gas can 25 seconds after the timeline says officers reported arriving at the Quad.

Tabor explained that Rhodes may not have seen the police from their entry point in the Quad.

RhodesÕ next call was placed three minutes later, according to his Verizon Wireless phone bill.

Rhodes said this call took place while Erie was leaving the Quad.

Considering both RhodesÕ records and the police timeline, police would have been at the Quad for more than three minutes before Erie exited.

Officers found Erie nine minutes and 23 seconds after the first call, according to the police timeline.

But RhodesÕ phone records show a 20-minute span between his first and last call to police.

Rhodes said police were walking to the Art and Design Building to Erie when he ended his last call — 22 minutes after his first call.

Tabor said the emergency text message system wasnÕ t employed because calls police received did not report Erie making

BASKETBALL, from page 5

job.Ó

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starter from last season another chance at starting.

Sophomore Chris Matulis (1-0) will start tonight. He has appeared in one game this season Ñ a contest last week against McNeese State.

He pitched five complete innings in that relief appearance and gave up four hits while striking out five batters. Ò IÕ m honored that IÕ m going to get this start,Ó Matulis said.

“It’s the first start of the year, so IÕ m excited about that. It could be anybody out there throwing instead of me, so no matter who comes after me or no matter when we throw, I’ll have confidence.”

Other players will need to

INCIDENT, from page 1

bubble team.Ó LSU heads into ThursdayÕ s contest after a disappointing showing on the road against Auburn on Saturday, a 74-59 loss in Auburn, Ala. Senior guard Tay Waller blitzed LSU to the tune of 26 points, while fellow seniors guard DeWayne Reed and forward Lucas Hargrove helped thwart any comeback attempt by LSU. Ò We shot the ball well,Ó Johnson said. Ò We just had a hard time when theyÕ re shooting it.

Waller, Reed and Hargrove really stretch you.Ó A big problem for LSU against Auburn was the disappearance of senior forward Tasmin Mitchell. Mitchell only managed six points and fouled out with a little more than nine minutes to play in the contest.

MitchellÕ s absence, while troubling, provided a possible glimpse of the future. Ò It was a bad thing that Tasmin fouled out, but it was kind of a good thing, so we could see what weÕ re going to be working with next year a little bit,Ó said junior guard Bo Spencer. Ò It was nice to see the people we had out there can compete with the caliber of teams in the SEC. WeÕ re so young, but we did a pretty decent

‘We only have two top starters, and we can’t pitch them in all four games.’

Paul Mainieri

LSU baseball coach

The Rebels pose a challenge similar to Auburn. Junior guard Chris Warren, sophomore guard Terrico White and junior guard Eniel Polynice cause some of the same problems as AuburnÕ s backcourt did.

LSU held White, who Johnson calls a “bona fide pro,” scoreless for most of the game in the team’s first meeting. White finished with one point on 0-of-4 field goals.

Warren and Polynice were a different story. Each scored 14 points with sophomore forward Terrance Henry adding 14 points.

Looming after LSUÕ s foray into Oxford is SaturdayÕ s game against Georgia, which is Mitchell’s final home game in purple and gold. Mitchell will leave LSU as the schoolÕ s all-time leader in minutes played and also has the opportunity to pass the 2,000-point mark in his career as a Tiger.

Mitchell is 52 points away with three definite games left on the schedule Ñ ThursdayÕ s game against Ole Miss, SaturdayÕ s game against Georgia and at least one SEC tournament game. He would need average 17.3 points per game during those contests to reach the mark. Ò Make no mistake about it,Ó Johnson said. Ò ItÕ s going to be

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‘It was nice to see the people we had out there can compete with ... teams in the SEC.’ Bo Spencer

LSU junior guard

an emotional week ... IÕ ve seen a share of players play over my career as a coach, player and assistant coach, and being a historian as to how I study the game, make no mistake about it: Tasmin is probably one of the better players here when we start talking about a basketball player and not a great athlete who plays basketball or vice versa.Ó Mitchell, while wistful about his time in Baton Rouge coming to a close, is focused on finishing the season well.

“My mentality is to finish strong,Ó Mitchell said. Ò IÕ m going to try and go out there and play so I can say I gave it my all in my last couple of games here as a Tiger. I want to go out with a bang.Ó

Contact Chris Branch at cbranch@lsureveille.com

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not been finalized, but Mainieri said he would like to start freshman Jordan Rittiner.

Mainieri said he would hold off determining that position because he did not know how pitching needs would pan out during the course of the weekend.

GIBBS NAMED TO JOHNNY BENCH AWARD WATCH LIST Junior catcher Micah Gibbs was named to the Johnny Bench Award watch list along with 52 other collegiate catchers across the nation.

The award is given to the top NCAA Division-I catcher.

Contact Johanathan Brooks at jbrooks@lsureveille.com any threats and did not constitute a life-threatening situation. Ò We are trying to avoid the emergency text message system becoming a information system instead of an emergency system,Ó Tabor said. Ò We donÕ t want to cry wolf.Ó

Contact Xerxes A. Wilson at xwilson@lsureveille.com

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not just with your hands.Ó Junior safety Ron Brooks said heÕ s looking forward to the contact too, even though the secondary wonÕ t be able to hit ‘I love with full force. Ò I love contact, so when contact, so when I put on I put on the pads, thatÕ s what I love to the pads, do,Ó Brooks that’s what said. Ò But in I love to the secondary, do.’ we wonÕ t be looking to take Ron Brooks out our own re- LSU junior safety ceivers.Ó Dworaczyk is excited about SaturdayÕ s scrimmage, saying it gives the team somewhat of an in-game feel. Ò Especially during the spring time, we get to jump in there and throw in different situations,Ó Dworaczyk said. Ò We can practice that, and we can do it in the stadium and on the field. It’s hard to simulate a game, but thatÕ s as close as you can get.Ó

Contact Rob Landry at rlandry@lsureveille.com

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OUR VIEW

ThursdAy, MArch 4, 2010

LSUPD story still murky on Quad incident last Tuesday More than a week after last TuesdayÕ s bizarre incident in the Quad, it’s still unclear exactly how quickly LSUPD was able to respond.

According to a timeline established by the department, it took 3 minutes and 45 seconds for officers to be dispatched, after which officers took just less than a minute to arrive on the scene.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Column on weath inequality badly researched, cited In my experience writing for the Daily Reveille, I found the worlds of academic and popular press writing to be vastly different.

If a columnist wants to achieve readability without sacrificing sophistication, they must bridge the gap between academic and everyday language as well as bring meaningful analysis.

Unfortunately, in his March 3 column Ò Income inequality can be perfectly fair and just,” Daniel Morgan didn’t feel up to the work.

I applaud DanielÕ s attempt to cite and use academic research as a basis for his column, but I find his use of that information to be somewhat selective and boldly

But University instructor and doctoral student Joe Rhodes, who claims to have followed the student involved during the entire incident, claims it took much longer than that.

Rhodes’ phone records, which show a series of calls occurring during a period of about 20 minutes, don’t match up with the timeline established by

the police. For example, one of RhodesÕ calls Ñ which he claims he made when the student pulled a gas can out of his car Ñ occurred 25 seconds after LSUPD claims officers responded to the scene.

If all of RhodesÕ phone calls were made for the reasons he has given, officers arrived on the scene significantly later than the

timeline indicates.

WeÕ re not ready to assert that the police records are incorrect, but the facts are unclear. And this isnÕ t idle speculation Ñ in the case of a real threat to campus, itÕ s absolutely essential LSUPD is able to respond quickly. If police didn’t make it on the scene until Rhodes claims they did, the department needs to do some

serious work on their response times.

ItÕ s imperative LSUPD release the tapes of the incident and response as soon as legally possible so this matter can be resolved Ñ before the consequences become tragically real.

misleading.

I mainly take issue with premise 3, in which Morgan uses unspecified research from the 70’s to the 90Õ s to prove his points.

Morgan’s explanation and citation of correlation coefficients sits in a vacuum, as we have no record of the sample used or any of the other methodology; he just presents figures and a vague explanation of correlation.

But who cares about things like accuracy?

Later in the article, Morgan namedrops David Cesarini and does so without properly citing the actual article, fully explaining the data sources, methods or the fact that DavidÕ s measure of IQ is widely debated in academic circles.

But who cares about citations and explanations?

I understand DanielÕ s desire to create controversy and draw attention to his work. However, his methods are insufficient and

without coherence Ñ there are better attention-getters.

The Daily Reveille and its staff should be embarrassed that someone like Daniel Morgan is allowed space in the publication.

like Christ, not to please the Pope or your parents. Self-denial, almsgiving and prayer are methods that people use to achieve the goal of becoming like Christ.

While I agree that many people give something up just for the sake of giving something up, it is absurd to assume everyone who practices Lent holds such a mentality. On what grounds do you justify that Ò you never really give up anything big at each state of maturity?” What constitutes a “big” sacrifice? I know people our age who go beyond “smoking weed” as you put it, and fast for days and pray for hours.

To me, this seems like a pretty big sacrifice.

Furthermore, you make another hasty generalization when you insist that people are only setting themselves up for failure by giving something up. What if people actually hold on to their sacrifice through-out lent? What if people get something very good and positive from Lent?

Had you written an article about how people completely miss the point of self-denial by substituting a steak dinner with gigantic crawfish boil or about how people shouldnÕ t give up something for the sake of giving it up or even an article logically arguing as to why you disagree with the practice of Lent, then I would have read the article, formed by opinion, and thrown away the newspaper.

Instead you chose to make a hasty and false generalization about Lent and its practitioners, which is why I felt it was necessary to defend those who see it as more than a silly practice.

Skylar Gremillion Sociology Doctoral Student Former Reveille Columnist

Lent more than giving things up As a philosophy and religious studies student, I welcome criticism of religion, as long as the critique is logically valid. However, this is not the case with Matthew Sigur’s Tuesday column, “Tis the season to repent – or something like that.”

To say that Lent is about Ò giving up something” is categorically false.

While self-denial plays a role, the purpose of Lent is to become more

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Diego Zacarias Philosophy/religious studies sophomore

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AGE OF DELIGHTENMENT

Hopeful, but never happy with Academy Awards IÕ m going to be honest with you Ð I donÕ t normally watch awards shows. I find them dull, and I have little desire to watch famous people in fancy clothes have a selfcongratulatory ceremony for hours upon hours.

But IÕ ll be watching SundayÕ s Academy Awards for two reasons: First, what kind of pop culture columnist would I be if I didnÕ t watch and report on the Oscars? And secondly, Steve Martin and Alec Baldwin are hosting. Hijinks will surely ensue.

IÕ m also pretty ecstatic that Up is nominated for Best Picture. I was among many who felt WALL-E was wrongfully ignored last year, simply because it was animated and marketed as a children’s movie. A great movie is a great movie, and both Up and WALL-E were filled with tangible emotion, well-rounded

characters, fascinating plots and, most importantly, substance and insight into humanity.

I donÕ t necessarily have high hopes, though. Avatar was somehow nominated in 9 categories, which blows my mind a little bit. I can understand the Visual Effects and Art Directing nominations, and I can maybe even get behind Cinematography, but Best Picture?

Dear Oscar judges, there’s this thing called subtlety. Watch A Single Man for more info on not whacking viewers over the head with clichŽ s.

A Single Man and Up are my favorites for Best Picture. Neither of them has any shot of winning, of course, but they’re the best movies I’ve seen this year, and they’re also two of the best movies IÕ ve ever seen. The Hurt Locker, District 9 and Inglourious Basterds are all close seconds Ð each great mov-

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ies, and I’d be happy to see any of them win. I havenÕ t seen the rest of the unprecedented 10 nominees, but they all seem like respectable, sensible contenders Ñ aside from The Blindside.

I purposefully didnÕ t see The Blindside because IÕ m a little bit over the Ò rich white people help poor black folks” trope, and I donÕ t want to reward it with Sara Boyd my $8. I didnÕ t Columnist see Invictus for similar reasons; I don’t think the triumph of a white soccer team is the best way to tell Nelson Mandela’s incredible story.

I do have big plans for Precious though; Gabourey Sidibe is hilarious

and incredibly cool in every interview IÕ ve seen of her. I canÕ t wait to see Precious next week when it’s released on DVD. One category I am excited for is Animated Feature Film. I havenÕ t seen The Secret of Kells or The Princess and the Frog yet, but Coraline, The Fantastic Mr. Fox and Up were all excellent. I feel like Coraline or Mr. Fox should get special consideration here (rather than my beloved Up) because their actual animation was both amazing and different from normal childrenÕ s fare, or other typical animated films.

IÕ m really hoping The Hurt Locker will get its due in the Cinematography category. ItÕ s become the Little Movie That Could, and I wouldnÕ t mind seeing Jeremy Renner win Best Actor, either.

I havenÕ t seen many of the other Best Actor/Actress nomineesÕ

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films, though I do wish Colin Firth the best of luck for Best Actor.

He generally comes off a little too stuck-up and “British” for me, but his performance in A Single Man was heartfelt and nuanced.

No matter what happens, I’ll be watching with wide eyes and crossed fingers to see how the Oscar’s latest incarnation works on live TV, and I’ll be back next Thursday to let you know how mad it probably made me.

Sara Boyd is a 23-year-old general studies senior from Baton Rouge. Follow her on Twitter @ TDR_sboyd, and check back next Thursday for her post-Oscar commentary.

Contact Sara Boyd at sboyd@lsureveille.com

QuOTE OF ThE dAy Ò None are so busy as the fool and knave.Ó

John Dryden English poet and playwright Aug. 9, 1631 - May 12, 1700

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Looking for a bandwagon to jump on? Try Google With two months of 2010 already in the books, spring is just around the corner. The beginning of spring gets exciting, as it brings in warmer weather, Spring Break and March Madness.

However, it also means football season is long over.

With most New Orleans and diehard Saints fans, still partying after the Saints recent Super Bowl victory, the Who Dat bandwagon has reached its maximum load.

So continues the cycle for bandwagon jumpers Ñ when one train stops, it’s time to find another one to jump on.

Well ladies and gentlemen, there is a new powerhouse building up steam, and itÕ s the train IÕ ll be hopping aboard Ñ and if youÕ re smart, you will too.

The Google power train started as just a tiny boxcar back in late Õ 90s but, through innovation and acquisitions, itÕ s blown

up into the giant locomotive they are today.

Not only is Google the worldÕ s most popular and wellknown search engine, the company has also taken over the GPS market with Google Maps and Google Earth.

The company even introduced their own Web browser with Chrome.

Google is also revolutionizing the cell phone market with its Android operating system (OS) and its very own Ò superphone,Ó the Nexus One. The Android OS is smooth as butter to run, fast to load up and open source (meaning itÕ s easy for developers to create and upload apps to the Android Market).

Also, with the introduction of Google Voice, Google has made it easier for users to link all of their phone accounts (home, office, cell, etc.) to one phone number. Users of the service

decide which phone they want to ring depending on who calls.

Google Voice also provides a way to check messages on any of the phones set up through the account. You can even check them on your computer via e-mail.

Speaking of e-mail, AdAm Arinder letÕ s not forget Columnist GoogleÕ s service, Gmail. After signing up for Gmail when I got my job at The Daily Reveille, IÕ m blown away by how much better a service it is than that dinosaur service AOL I used to use.

With incorporated video chat and instant messaging, as well as the innovative use threads for easy conferencing through e-mails, itÕ s easy to see why LSU put its e-mail system in GoogleÕ s

hands as well.

With the recent acquisition of YouTube in 2006, Google now holds possession of the most popular video uploading and viewing site on the internet.

Most recently, Google has even thrown its hat into the social networking game with Google Buzz.

Google Buzz is incorporated with your Gmail account and seems to be a combination of Twitter and Facebook.

Users are able to share statuses and links like Twitter Ñ however, the service allows for comments and even the Ò likeÓ button from Facebook.

So far, however, IÕ m not a big fan of Buzz. It would be interesting and could work if people would use it, but right now it seems useless (like Twitter) and tacked-on.

But one not-so-hot idea wonÕ t bring this mega-

corporation down. Google has established itself as the prime search engine on the internet. The competition is trying, but will ultimately fail.

When you ask your friend something they donÕ t know, they donÕ t say, Ò Wait, let me Bing that.Ó They say, Ò IÕ m going to Google it.Ó Google is on the rise, and IÕ m going to support them all the way. While I probably wonÕ t use Buzz too much, I canÕ t wait to get into the Android phone market.

I just have to wait a tad longer for the Nexus One to be released for Verizon.

Adam Arinder is a 20-year-old communication studies junior from Baton Rouge. Follow him on Twitter @TDR_aarinder.

Contact Adam Arinder at aarinder@lsureveille.com

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Lent just another example of Christian hypocrisy

For many, the decision to abstain from certain vices in observance of Lent is akin to making a New YearÕ s resolution.

And we all know how those turn out.

In Louisiana, many Christians commonly spend the days of Mardi Gras intentionally engaged in sin and vice Ñ only to assume on Ash Wednesday they are worthy of GodÕ s good grace and mercy.

Some modern Christians continue the tradition of fasting and abstinence during the Lenten season. However, many now merely choose to give up a specific vice for which they are particularly fond.

But even this commitment is too much for some.

Choosing not to observe Lent is one thing. But to observe Lent half-heartedly, deciding that itÕ s too much trouble to follow through on your commitment, displays religious insincerity.

The modern Mardi Gras holidays, culminating in the popular holiday Ò Fat Tuesday,Ó are a perversion of the traditional Christian holiday Shrove Tuesday and the week of shriving which preceded it.

Shriving was a ritual of penitence which medieval Christians practiced. The week preceding the Lenten holidays, symbolic of the 40 days Jesus Christ spent fasting in the wilderness, was traditionally spent cleansing the soul from sin through confession and absolution. Ò In the week immediately before Lent everyone shall go to his confessor and confess his deeds and the confessor shall

so shrive him,Ó wrote a monk more than 1,000 years ago in the Anglo-Saxon Ecclesiastical Institutes, according to bbc.co.uk.

How different things are today, in a modern world which readily distorts religious practice and culture.

Now, instead of seeking penitence prior to the observance of Lent, many so-called Christians seek out the sins of the flesh with which they eagerly defile their hearts and souls. nAthAn Shull Why bothColumnist er enduring those few days of unresolved discipline as they deprive themselves of a simple need or desire? Do they truly believe God will look favorably upon their insincere token of faith and reverence, when their entire life leading to those few days stands in complete opposition to the gesture?

Consider that the term Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday, originated from an old tradition where families would celebrate the last day before Lent by eating all the food that could not be eaten during Lent and would spoil. This has now morphed into an excuse to discard all restraint on human dignity and decency, as well as consume copious amounts of food and alcohol.

For some, the traditions and customs of Christianity are an essential component of life.

However, it is hypocritical to combine these significant

traditions with a modernized perversion, promoting actions diametrically opposed to the underlying teachings of Jesus Ð which should be the basis for any Christian holiday.

I do attend some Mardi Gras events, and I donÕ t observe Lent.

In my belief, there is not one religious holiday required by my Christian faith. A life of constant effort to live in accordance with the BibleÕ s teachings should be my primary focus.

WouldnÕ t it be better to abstain from vices in everyday life rather than merely 40 days out of the year? ShouldnÕ t every

day be a day of confession and absolution? Ò Lent is about conversion ... the goal is not just to abstain from sin for the duration of Lent but to root sin out of our lives forever,Ó explains catholic.org.

To observe Lent and Shrove Tuesday can be a holy endeavor with much meaning for those who take it seriously. But to replace Shrove Tuesday with the modern Fat Tuesday and seek sin under the assumption of future absolution is truly shameful.

The line must be drawn here.

If you are one of the many

who has enjoyed the new Mardi Gras and failed to endure in your abstinence of some trivial concern, realize that your profession of faith and disregard for honor provides for the rest of the world just one more pathetic and shameful example of Christian hypocrisy.

Nathan Shull is a 35-year-old finance junior from Seattle. Follow him on Twitter @TDR_nshull Contact Nathan Shull at nshull@lsureveille.com

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together women in the professional realm to meet with our students, share their career paths and guide them through etiquette,” Downs said.

Downs said having women at the dinner will make for a more comfortable networking experience since all attendees will have something in common: their gender.

The Etiquette Dinner will be March 25 at the Faculty Club.

The Women Organizing Women student organization will also host a Women’s History Month party on March 22 to raise awareness about

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Bonvillain and Sellers announced their candidacy in the Holliday Forum of the Journalism Building under the slogan “Leading the Way.” Bonvillian said she’s running on a platform of four principles: leadership, experience, accountability and dedication, or L.E.A.D. She said her pushcard addresses “several aspects of campus, and not just one or two issues.”

The main items on the pushcard include eliminating the football ticket lottery for freshmen, placing bus stops near new off-campus housing and creating a SG scholarship fund.

“Brooksie and I have the dedication to see all of our initiatives through,” Sellers said. “In the upcoming weeks, you’ll find us in Free Speech Plaza and around campus getting the message out about our candidates and issues.”

Ninety students are running on the Bonvillain/Sellers ticket, including mass communication sophomore Cody Wells.

“Brooksie is by far the most capable candidate to get the initiatives done,” Wells said.

J Hudson, who currently serves as SG director of external affairs, is running for president with vice presidential candidate Dani Borel.

Hudson and Borel announced their candidacy in Free Speech Plaza on Wednesday under the slogan “StudentsFIRST.” The main point is to put students back on top, Hudson said.

“With my experience in Student Government, I’ve seen where members boast their own opinions before looking at student opinion,” Hudson said.

Borel said one of the big problems is SG loses connection with students and said she and Hudson want to represent the entire student body’s needs.

“We bring fresh ideas and unique approaches to problems many simply write off,” Borel said.

“Universities were established to serve the needs of students, therefore we must re-prioritize and place students first.”

Points on Hudson and Borel’s pushcard include advocating against budget cuts, extending the add/drop class time frame and donating funding to the community from unused meal plans.

“We will give students the option to donate funding from unused meal plans back to the community and partake in service learning classes in every degree,” Borel said.

Hudson spoke on keeping the University strong despite budget cuts.

“With your help, Dani and I will put students first,” Hudson said. “We

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women’s influence in history at the Women’s Center.

“For this year’s theme, we’re doing ‘riot grrrl,’ which was a cool, feminist, punk rock movement in the early ’90s,” said Julia Bent, WOW president and women’s and genders studies senior. “There’s a whole other side to history that people don’t know because history was written by men.”

The National Women’s History Project was founded in 1980, when less than 3 percent of the content in textbooks mentioned the contributions of women to history, according to the NWHP’s Web site. That year, will work with you, campus administrators and community leaders to ensure that the Flagship institution of this state remains top-tier in every way.”

Borel said they are advocating for the adoption of 32 initiatives to fully express this ideal — five focusing on the campus, six on the community and all centered around the students.

“The budget crisis will take a lot of focus and resources in upcoming semesters,” Borel said, “but our student lives will continue regardless and so should progress to enhance these crucial years in our lives.”

Theo Williams, who currently serves as SG assistant director of external affairs, announced his candidacy for president with vice presidential candidate Millena Williams, mass communication junior.

Their campaign, “Geauxing the Distance,” has about 60 students running on it.

They took the stage in the Greek Amphitheater, thanking their campaign for its support.

“I’m excited about what these next three weeks will bring,” Millena Williams said.

Theo Williams said he is running for president to address many student complaints.

“I decided to run for the students who are tired of parking 30 minutes from class — for the students that are angry their classes are getting bigger and have to push their graduation dates back,” Theo Williams said.

Some of the points on the pushcard include a commuter lot route in the Tiger Trails bus system, allowing student body input in SG executive staff meetings and supporting the launch of a Forever LSU student campaign.

“Today I am calling on you so that a purple flame ignites in your heart and a golden ray from the sun will shine down,” Theo Williams said. “We are LSU!” Bryan Wooldridge, business management sophomore, is also running for president with vice president John Craig, mechanical engineering sophomore.

Wooldridge and Craig haven’t officially announced their candidacy, but plan to do so next week.

They are running under the slogan “Two Kings for LSU” and are advocating sporks in the Union and increasing school spirit.

If elected, Wooldridge said the goal is to not mess up what’s already good in SG. The 4:30 Wednesday announcement marks the beginning of the campaign season, which will continue until the election on PAWS on March 23.

Contact Catherine Threlkeld at cthrelkeld@lsureveille.com

the NWHP began lobbying for the government to recognize women’s role in history on a yearly basis.

“In 1980, President Carter issued the first Presidential Proclamation recognizing Women’s History Week,” said a March 1 NWHP news release. “In 1987, this national celebration was expanded by Congressional Resolution to an entire month by declaring March as National

Women’s History Month.”

The NWHP will celebrate the 30th anniversary of its accomplishment this year. The theme is “Writing Women Back into History” and will highlight different aspects of women’s achievements in art, ecology, sports and politics.

Hopkins said most celebratory months like Women’s History Month and Black History Month

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exist because the groups celebrated are “historically marginalized.”

Eric Odenheimer, psychology senior, said not having a month dedicated to men’s history is OK because most of history is men’s history anyway.

Contact Mary Walker Baus at mwbaus@lsureveille.com

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