The Daily Reveille — October 22, 2009

SPORTSMAN’S PARADISE

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MID

Library commemorates 50 years through technological renovations and budget cuts

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Students study on the fourth floor of Middleton Library on Wednesday afternoon. The building celebrates its 50th anniversary Friday, despite some criticism of its location.

By Lindsey Meaux Contributing Writer

When construction concluded on the University’s new, $3.5 million library after two years, five months and seven days, a University-wide contest challenged students to find the best way to move all of the books from the cramped, outdated Hill Me-

morial Library, according to a Sept.

11, 1958 edition of The Daily Reveille.

The result was a conveyor belt operated by a pulley system capable of moving the volumes across the grassy corridor into a modern twostory building, which came to be known as Middleton Library, said Assistant Dean of Libraries Nancy

Colyar.

Middleton Library will celebrate its 50th anniversary with a low-key reception Friday. In its half-century on campus, the building has received intense criticism for its location, seen the addition of two floors, taken part in a technological revolution and LIBRARY, see page 19

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HEALTH

Seasonal flu shots start at SHC

By Adam Duvernay Senior Staff Writer

The Student Health Center started distributing seasonal flu vaccinations Wednesday morning to prepare students and staff for the onset of the regular flu season.

The Health Center will inoculate students and faculty between 9 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. until Friday.

Christine Sullivan, Health Center nurse manager, said the clinic was heavily crowded Wednesday, and she expects it to stay that way until Friday or until the clinic’s supply of 2,400 flu shots run out.

The number of shots given Wednesday was not immediately available.

Inoculations are $10 for students and $20 for University faculty and staff. The clinic is accepting both cash and checks.

A broadcast e-mail from the University suggested patients wear short-sleeved shirts to expedite the inoculation process and allow faster traffic flow.

The clinic has still not received word when they will receive vaccinations for the H1N1 virus, said Julie Hupperich, associate director of the Health Center.

The Health Center signed up online early this month to be a distributor of the H1N1 vaccine, Hupperich said.

Contact Adam Duvernay at aduvernay@lsureveille.com

ENTERTAINMENT

Chesney, Swift, Urban to headline in Tiger Stadium Country music fest set for May 29-30

By Steven Powell Contributing Writer

Kenny Chesney, Taylor Swift, Brooks & Dunn and Keith Urban will headline the Bayou Country Superfest which will be

held in Tiger Stadium on May 29 and 30.

Producers of the festival announced the music lineup for the festival at a press conference Wednesday.

Other artists include Jason Aldean, Kellie Pickler, Jake Owen, Gloriana, David Nail and Justin Moore.

Quint Davis, Festival Productions Inc. CEO and producer/

director of the Bayou Country Superfest, said the idea began two years ago when he was looking to put on a country music festival.

He said he was told Baton Rouge would be the best place because of the resources and leadership.

Paul Arrigo, president and CEO of the Baton Rouge Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, said many sites were debated to host the event, including the

Lamar-Dixon Expo Center, but eventually Tiger Stadium was deemed best.

“The footprint is already in place in terms of security, seating and parking,” he said.

Tickets for one or both days of the festival go on sale Nov. 5.

Saturday’s lineup includes Taylor Swift, Keith Urban, Kellie Pickler, David Nail and Gloriana. Sunday will include Kenny

Chesney, Brooks & Dunn, Jason Aldean, Jake Owen and Justin Moore.

Davis said the festival — which he called a “dream come true” — ran into many conflicts in the early stages.

After committing to Baton Rouge, Chesney announced he would take 2010 off, before COUNTRY, see page 23

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Nation & World

INTERNATIONAL

NATIONAL

Tropical storm hits Mexican resort, topples trees

Obama refocuses bailout on small businesses

MAZATLAN, Mexico (AP) — Tropical Storm Rick hit Mexico’s Pacific coast just north of the resort of Mazatlan on Wednesday, toppling trees and signs, after sparing Los Cabos on the Baja California peninsula a direct blow.

22 die as one train rams another in northern India

LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — President Barack Obama unveiled plans Wednesday to refocus spending of the government’s $700 billion financial bailout away from Wall Street’s big financial institutions and toward small businesses on Main Street.

Speaking in a small business near Washington, Obama said the initiatives would make it easier for smaller community banks to provide credit to small businesses, which have been hard-hit by the financial crisis. The president’s plan also includes a request that Congress increase caps for existing Small Business Administration loans.

NEW DELHI (AP) — A passenger train in northern India crashed into another train’s rear carriage reserved for women and disabled passengers, killing 22 people and injuring 16 who remained trapped for hours Wednesday near Agra, the home of the Taj Mahal, police said.

Iran arrests suspects in attack on military chiefs TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iranian security forces have arrested suspects in a suicide bombing that killed at least 42 people.

Newark Liberty International airport guard accused of Obama threat NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — A private security guard at Newark Liberty International Airport was arrested on charges of threatening Barack Obama the night before the president

was to fly there.

A Continental Airlines employee reported overhearing John Brek make threatening comments at an airport coffee cart Tuesday afternoon.

The 55-year-old security guard was arrested several hours later, Port Authority spokesman John Kelly said. He denied making the threats, said Malcolm Wiley, a spokesman for the U.S. Secret Service.

Marine gets 18 months confinement for hero hoax QUANTICO, Va. (AP) — A Marine Corps sergeant was sentenced Wednesday to 18 months confinement and fined $25,000 for pretending to be an injured war hero to get free seats at rock concerts and professional sporting events.

Sgt. David W. Budwah also will be reduced in rank to private and dishonorably discharged after any appeals. He must forfeit all pay and benefits during his confinement .

STATE/LOCAL

Animal activists file complaint against ULL research center

Christmas tree crop looks strong in Louisiana

LAFAYETTE (AP) — More complaints of animal neglect have been made against the University of Louisiana at Lafayette’s New Iberia Research Center.

For the second time this year, an animal rights group, Stop Animal Exploitation Now, has filed a complaint with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Agency.

A complaint claiming similar neglect made in January by the group was determined to be unfounded by USDA inspectors during a March visit, said Dave Sacks, USDA agency spokesman.

Sacks said the agency takes every complaint seriously and each is reviewed by inspectors.

The university also said it will review the records cited in Michael Budkie’s letter to the USDA, according to a statement released by ULL on Tuesday.

MONROE (AP) — Dr. Don Reed, LSU AgCenter forestry and wildlife specialist, says everything looks good for the Christmas tree crop in Louisiana.

Reed, who also is a Christmas tree grower, and Dora Ann Hatch, an LSU AgCenter community rural development agent, recently met with 70 Christmas tree farmers from Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama at the annual meeting of the Southern Christmas Tree Association in Pitkin.

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UNION

Memorial Oak Grove reopens after being fenced off Officials plan to landscape in spring

By Steven Powell Contributing Writer

Samantha Alleman is excited about the reopening of the Memorial Oak Grove after years of looking at it through a chain-linked fence.

“It’s a great place to relax and talk with friends,” the English junior said. “I can’t wait until they fix it up and move the mounds of dirt [left over from the construction].”

The Memorial Oak Grove reopened earlier this week after being fenced off and used as a staging ground for the LSU Student Union construction.

Union officials plan to landscape the Grove in the spring, making it the focal point of the new Live Oak Lounge, said Shirley Plakidas, LSU Student Union director.

“Our goal is to make it a much nicer area, creating an enjoyable place for people who are walking through or stopping to converse,” she said.

Plakidas said Union officials are in discussion ‘Our goal with a landscape is to make architect to plan new design, it a much the which will innicer area, clude a sidewalk from the creating an running southwest parkenjoyable ing lot — curplace for rently used as construction people.’ astaging ground Shirley Plakidas — and more Union director lighting.

The area will be blocked off again during the landscape process, but Plakidas said the end result will be worth the wait.

“It will be more like a memorial,” she said. “These trees are stunning and have been here much lon-

ger than the Union, [which was built in the ’60s].”

The Memorial Oak Grove was dedicated in 1926 as a memorial to World War I veterans, according to the University’s Web site. Each one of the 30 trees is dedicated to a fallen soldier, except for one tree, which is dedicated to The Unknown — representing all soldiers reported missing in action.

Plakidas said the Union took extra precaution to protect the trees during the construction, like installing an irrigation system and building a wooden platform to protect the roots from trucks.

Joe Cirfasi, history freshman, said the Grove is a good place to study because of its quite nature.

“It’s one of the better places on campus,” he said. “The trees really give it that old-school feel.”

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The Memorial Oak Grove reopened this week after being fenced off for years.

SCHEDULING

STAFF SENATE

New application on LSU Day planned for University’s sesquicentennial PAWS shows holds President receives leadership award

By Kyle Bove Senior Staff Writer

The LSU Staff Senate discussed preparations for the University’s 150th anniversary celebration at its monthly meeting Wednesday.

LSU Public Affairs Director of Marketing Tricia MilfordHoyt told Senate members what her department has planned for the University’s sesquicentennial, including LSU Day. “It’s an open house of all things LSU,” Milford-Hoyt said.

The event is scheduled for Saturday, April 24 and is designed to attract alumni, donors and prospective students interested in seeing how the University has changed during the years and what it currently offers.

“We want to make it Epcot meets the Magic Kingdom,”

Milford-Hoyt said.

Milford-Hoyt also anLSU Day will feature 120 nounced the LSU Sesquicentenexhibits highlighting the Univer- nial Chancellor’s Service Award, sity’s academic departments and which will be awarded at the facilities.

2010 Homecom“It’s really ing celebration to about getting a University comhands-on oppormunity members tunity to see all who exhibit exthings LSU and ceptional service. how important it Those interis to have a flagested can nomiship institution in nate a student, Tricia Milford-Hoyt the state,” Milfaculty or staff Public Affairs director of marketing member online ford-Hoyt said.

The event when the sesquiwill be paid for by private funds centennial Web site launches in from donors who are giving more January. this year because of the anniverShortly after Milford-Hoyt’s sary, Milford-Hoyt said. presentation, Senate President Milford-Hoyt also said the Chad Gothreaux received an launch of the University’s sesqui- Omicron Delta Kappa leadership centennial Web site, lsu150.com, award for his service efforts at is scheduled for Jan. 1. the University, his church and the Although the University’s Baton Rouge community. actual birthday is Jan. 2, a large media event will not be held until the first week of classes during Contact Kyle Bove at the spring semester because stukbove@lsureveille.com dents are still on break.

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‘It’s really about getting a hands-on opportunity to see all things LSU.’

By Mary Walker Baus Staff Writer

Scheduling classes is one of the most competitive activities on campus, resulting in long lines at the advisers’ offices and waitlisting for popular classes.

But the University Registrar’s Office has made improvements just in time for the usually hectic scheduling period.

“One of the most helpful things we’ve made is a new application on PAWS,” said Robert

Doolos, University Registrar.

“Basically, it’s an application that shows you if there are any holds regarding being able to schedule or process a fee bill. It covers almost any kind of hold.”

Doolos said this application was requested by the various deans’ offices of the senior colleges within the University.

“It’s great to have one place to go and see, when we’re working with a student, if there is anything that’ll stop that student from scheduling,” he said.

Doolos said having the knowledge of different holds will help students schedule appointments SCHEDULE, see page 19

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STUDENT GOVERNMENT

Rock artist to be headline act for Groovin’ on the Grounds Opening act to be Hip Hop / Rap

By Xerxes A. Wilson Staff Writer

Students have decided to rock out at this spring’s Groovin’ on the Grounds.

Rock was the most popular genre selected by students to headline Groovin’ in the survey conducted by Student Government last week, said SG Vice President Martina Scheuermann at the SG Senate meeting Wednesday.

Rock received 45 percent of the 4,439 responses to the survey.

Country ranked as the headliner students would least like to see.

Groovin’ organizers will now search for a rock headliner for the event, and the selected artist will be announced in the spring, said SG Adviser Michelle Eldredge.

Hip Hop / Rap was the second most popular genre selected, so organizers will seek an

opening act from that genre, Eldredge said.

Zach Hoffman, political science senior, said he has never been to Groovin’, and it would take a really good artist to get him to come out.

“I voted for either Madonna or the Rolling Stones,” Hoffman said.

Hoffman said he listened to Groovin’ one year while drinking on the front porch of his house near campus.

“They should change the rules and allow alcohol,” Hoffman said. “It would put the Groovin’ into the grounds. Seriously, it would get more people to come.”

Eldredge said organizers are in the process of reviewing the comments and suggestions from the survey.

Also at the meeting, Sen. David Jones, University Center for Freshman Year, announced 62 students were registered to vote Wednesday as part of a voter registration drive being held in Free Speech Alley from Oct. 21 until

Nov. 4.

The Senate also enrolled a bill allocating $150 from SG Corporate Sponsorship fund to award the winners of the “Rock Out With Tiger Band” competition.

The Senate also passed eight resolutions filling committee and board positions and appointing an executive aid.

SG also hosted Straight Talk on Wednesday. Typically, Straight Talk is held in Free Speech Alley, but SG held the event on the Tiger Transit buses two weeks ago and 459 Commons today.

“Standing out in Free Speech Alley is not enough to get our message out,” SG President Stuart Watkins said. “We specifically arrange for Straight Talk to be in different areas throughout the semester so we can reach different groups of people.”

Contact Xerxes A. Wilson at xwilson@lsureveille.com

NATION

O’Keefe named EADS CEO Former chancellor leaves job at GE

By Kyle Bove Senior Staff Writer

The European Aeronautic Defence and Space Company named former University chancellor Sean O’Keefe its chief executive officer Tuesday.

EADS is an aerospace international defense company that makes Airbus airplanes among other products.

O’Keefe, a former Sean O’Keefe NASA adFormer Chancellor m i n i s t r a t o r, served as chancellor between 2005 and 2008 and went on to work as vice president of General

Electric Aviation’s Washington Operations.

His new appointment starts Nov. 1.

“O’Keefe’s distinguished career in government, industry and academia provide him with broad expertise and leadership experience,” EADS Chief Executive Officer Louis Gallois said in a news release. “We are pleased he has joined our team and look forward to building on the company’s success as a U.S. government supplier and industrial partner of choice.”

EADS’s current chief executive, Ralph Crosby Jr., will

step down but keep his position as chairman of the EADS North America board.

“I am delighted to have the opportunity to lead the EADS team in expanding its presence in the U.S. defense industry,” O’Keefe said in a news release. “Our focus will continue to be offering the most capable defense and homeland security solutions available, investing in America and its workforce, and performing beyond our customers’ expectations.”

Contact Kyle Bove at kbove@lsureveille.com

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Finance sophomore Phoebe Hathorn is inducted Wednesday into the Omicron Delta Kappa leadership honor society during the Student Government meeting.

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US 190 bridge over the Amite River in East Baton Rouge Parish is demolished Wednesday morning.

TRANSPORTATION

CATS to study rapid transit Initial phase could last full year

By Adam Duvernay Senior Staff Writer

The Baton Rouge public transportation service is developing a rapid-transit system for buses to establish quicker routes through the city.

The system, which could involve creating designated bus lanes and traffic signal priority for buses, is in the first phase of implementation, but still has a long way to go.

Capitol Area Transit System has issued several requests for proposals to select a consultant to lead studies into the city’s transit potential, said Chris Tyson, president of the board of commissioners for the CATS. “This would be a way of using buses as a rail line system without the high cost of rails,” Tyson said.

“There is great potential to use rubber instead of rail.”

Once a consultant is chosen, CATS will look for input from the public to gauge how much support it can expect in terms of tax revenues, said Carol Crenshaw, CATS general manager.

“We feel there will be support out there,” Crenshaw said. “We need so much change, and we have so much traffic.”

CATS already received $680,130 from the federal government to conduct these studies, which represents 80 percent of the revenue required to get through phase one.

Crenshaw said the federal government already dedicated four years worth of funding to the project. The money will be returned if the project falls through or public

support fails.

The mayor’s office, city council, CATS and the Capital Region Planning Commission helped put up the mandatory 20 percent match of $170,033 for the first phase.

Crenshaw said the initial research phase could last up to a year.

Tyson said this process began in 2005, but a lack of revenue kept CATS from shifting into high gear.

He said funding from the city government helped.

“Now we’ve garnered the coalition to put those things together and move forward,” Tyson said.

Crenshaw predicts they will be able to balance the 2009 CATS budget, but the loss of the

University contract along with other fiscal downturns will create an estimated $750,000 budget shortfall for 2010.

Crenshaw said CATS is trying to avoid canceling routes or firing drivers during the shortfall. She said the company has only had to lay off one worker since losing the University contract.

Crenshaw said engineering the transit project depends entirely on the results of the preliminary studies, especially since the city government has not committed any funds beyond the first phase.

Contact Adam Duvernay at aduvernay@lsureveille.com

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Thursday, OCtober 22, 2009

CRIME

Eunice family seeks answers in DNA validity argued body switch at funeral home in Lil Wayne gun case Tags apparently went unchecked

By The Associated Press LAFAYETTE (AP) — A Eunice family is search for answers after discovering that the bodies of their mother and another women were picked up from a hospital by the wrong funeral homes, and their mother’s body was mistakenly cremated.

Kenneth Joseph said his 58year-old mother, Ruby, died of a heart attack Oct. 7.

Joseph said neither his family nor the funeral homes were aware of the mistake until Friday. That’s when Joseph family members arrived at Raphael & Sons Funeral Home in Jennings to view Ruby Joseph’s body before services scheduled for Saturday.

The family is trying to recover their mother’s ashes, but without luck.

The other funeral home involved, Kinchen Funeral Home of Lafayette, has not returned calls from the Joseph family or Paul Cox, their attorney, Cox said.

He said a lawsuit is likely, but would not provide more details.

“At this point, we’re still gathering information,” Cox said.

Kenneth Joseph said the family was told the woman mistaken for his mother was Rose Alex. A family member at Alex’s Lafayette home Tuesday said she was unable to comment about the situation. The woman identified herself as Alex’s sister.

Lafayette General Medical Center conducted its own investigation when notified this weekend of the mix-up, according to a statement issued by David Callecod, the hospital’s president and chief executive officer.

Both bodies were properly identified with ID bracelets, toe tags and ID stickers on the body bags, Callecod said.

He said Raphael Funeral Home representatives arrived to pick up Ruby Joseph at 8:40 a.m.

Oct. 7. Per protocol, the funeral home representative was met with a hospital security officer who watched as the representatives “seemed to check the identification of both bodies in the morgue and retrieve the deceased,” Cal-

lecod stated.

Kinchen Funeral Home representatives arrived at 4:14 p.m.

Oct. 7 to pick up Rose Alex, according to the statement. The security officer was there to oversee the process.

But the tags weren’t checked, Victor Raphael of Raphael & Sons said by phone Tuesday.

“I accepted responsibility in not checking the name tags,” said Raphael.

The hospital was able to confirm the decedent at Raphael’s funeral home was properly banded and tagged, Callecod said.

“We have every reason to believe that Ms. Joseph had proper identification as well, though her identification was destroyed,” Callecod said.

Raphael said his calls to Kinchen Funeral Home to re-

cover Alex’s body have not been returned.

In light of the incident, Lafayette General has changed its protocol in the morgue. Now, at least two hospital employees will oversee the process and provide verification before a funeral home removes a deceased patient.

Kenneth Joseph said his family plans to ensure that another family doesn’t suffer through the same mistake.

“It could have been a Johnson family. This could have happened to a Robertson family,” Kenneth Joseph said. “We don’t want this to happen again.”

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

By Jennifer Peltz The Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) — Lil Wayne’s gun possession case is putting a leading edge of DNA science under a microscope.

As the Grammy-winning rapper sat in a Manhattan court on Wednesday, a hearing began on a debated, highly sensitive DNA profiling technique used to tie him to a gun found on his tour bus in 2007.

Proponents see the process, sometimes called low copy number DNA profiling, as a powerful tool for closing cases by identifying people from the DNA in just a handful of cells. Skeptics question its reliability.

For Lil Wayne, it could be a crucial piece of a case that carries a minimum 3 1/2-year prison term if he’s convicted. He has pleaded

not guilty to illegal gun possession charges. The hearing on the scientific status of the DNA technique is expected to extend for days; his trial is due to start Jan. 20.

Prosecutors say small amounts of DNA found on the loaded weapon connect it to the platinum-selling artist. Defense lawyer Stacey Richman says the gun wasn’t Lil Wayne’s, and the testing technique is too problematic to prove otherwise.

The dreadlocked rapper at times watched attentively through black-rimmed eyeglasses Wednesday as the hearing drilled down on forensic science that operates on a trillionth-of-a-gram scale.

The technique — also known as low-template, high-sensitivity or touch DNA testing — has been WAYNE, see page 19

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FOOTBALL

Murphy undergoes surgery for leg Shepard’s progress slowed by sickness

By Rachel Whittaker Chief Sports Writer

Kelly carries her dad’s legacy to the court

By Rachel Whittaker Chief Sports Writer

Women’s basketball player Andrea Kelly brought her dreams of playing big-time basketball with her when she transferred to LSU from Okaloosa-Walton Community College in Florida last season.

She also brought the memory of a special person she lost in the eighth grade — her father, Jack Kelly.

Andrea Kelly was just 13 when her father died in 2002 after a sudden onset of leukemia

following a family trip to South Korea. She said her father was her biggest supporter throughout her basketball career.

“He died the day after my middle school championship game,” Kelly said. “That was a big blow because I was always Daddy’s girl, and he was my No. 1 fan. When I lost him, I felt like I lost basketball at the same time.”

Kelly said her father made his

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LSU senior guard Andrea Kelly practices Saturday afternoon at the PMAC.

presence known when he attended her basketball games, and his excitement meant the world to her.

“He would be like, ‘No. 11!

No. 11!’” Kelly said. “Whenever I would shoot free throws, he would say, ‘Icewater!’ Now I remember his voice when I shoot, and I think smooth, like icewater.”

Reginald Washington, Kelly’s godfather, said after the death of her father, Kelly became like a second daughter to him and his wife.

Washington’s daughter played basketball with Kelly at Meigs Middle School in Shalimar, Fla. “She became our daughter then, and her mother was like a

sister to us,” Washington said.

“Andrea is the greatest daughter anyone could ever have. In middle school, she was always the person the entire team would focus on.

Even though the spotlight was on her, she always had a way of letting that flow to others.”

Washington spent the night of Jack Kelly’s death in the hospital with Andrea and her mother, who speaks Korean as her first language, to console and support them. Washington said Kelly took her father’s death better than anyone around her expected.

KELLY, see page 18

“Andrea is the greatest daughter anyone could ever have.”

Reginald Washington, Andrea Kelly’s godfather

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Daddy’s Girl

Junior running back Richard Murphy underwent surgery on his right leg and should be ready to return in the spring, LSU coach Les Miles said on Wednesday.

“Everything went well, and they expect him in the spring,” Miles Log on said. “He’s at to see a it rehabilitating video of the leg.”

Les Miles Miles said speaking true freshman to the safety Craig press on Loston is also Wed. not practicing with the team after suffering a hand injury.

“I don’t know if he’s had hand surgery at this point or not, but he’s no longer practicing,” Miles said.

Miles said the development of true freshman quarterback Russell Shepard has been hindered by the time he missed because of sickness during LSU’s bye week.

“It’s affected [Shepard’s] progress certainly,” Miles said.

“We’ll be doing similar things we’ve done with him in the past. I don’t know if you’ll notice a huge difference.”

LSU allowed just 13 points against No. 1 Florida in its last AUBURN, see page 17

SOCCER

LSU, UF vying for SEC title

By David Helman Sports Writer

Florida’s mascot is the Gators, but for the LSU soccer team, just consider UF a white whale.

Florida is the Southeastern Conference’s three-time defending champions and boasts a national championship to its name.

The No. 17 Gators (11-4-2, 5-1-2) are one of the biggest obstacles left on No. 14 LSU’s way to its first conference title, and they are the only SEC team the Tigers (103-3, 6-1) can never seem to beat.

“It would mean a whole lot to win. Florida is the standard bearer in the conference,” said LSU coach Brian Lee. “LSU has never beaten Florida, and at some point we’re going to.”

Lee tried unsuccessfully for a win five times in his LSU tenure.

The Gators outscored the Tigers, 11-3, in those meetings, helping sink LSU’s bid for SEC regular season and tournament honors on two separate occasions.

“There’s certainly a much greater comfort level going in now,” Lee said. “We really feel

like we’re at a point where we hope our best is good enough.”

LSU enters this year’s game with as much momentum as its ever had. The Tigers are tied for the SEC lead with No. 9 South Carolina and have won or tied eight of their last nine matches.

“You never know how a game is going to roll, but this is certainly the time of year when you want to play at your best,” Lee said.

The LSU defense is a big factor behind the good run of play.

DEFENSE, see page 17

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LSU sophomore defender Allysha Chapman steals the ball during the Tigers’ 4-0 win against Mississippi State on Sunday at the LSU Soccer Complex.

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Thursday, OCtober 22, 2009

MEN’S BASKETBALL

Warren worked to improve, ready to fill frontcourt shoes Big roles usual for sophomore forward

By Chris Branch Sports Contributor

The 2009-10 LSU men’s basketball team will look somewhat like a distant cousin to last’s year squad.

Leading scorer Marcus Thornton, defensive stalwart Garrett Temple and shot swatter Chris Johnson left the team most noted for winning the regular season Southeastern Conference title and giving North Carolina its toughest tournament game en route to a national championship.

Senior stud Tasmin Mitchell will be leading the Tigers’ push to fill that void. Junior standout guard Bo Spencer will be behind him.

But the picture gets a tad fuzzy after that.

And that’s where sophomore forward Storm Warren comes in.

Warren, a highly touted recruit in 2008, played a reserve role for the Tigers last season. Warren appeared in 30 games and averaged two points per game.

“It’s a new team,” Warren said.

“It’s not the team that we had last year, so we’re just going to have to take what we have and take it from there.”

The Monroe native will be the leader of an untested frontcourt, excluding Mitchell, which could

be the Tigers’ glaring weakness when November rolls around. Warren, oft-injured sophomore Garrett Green and redshirt freshman Dennis Harris have three starts combined.

Coach Trent Johnson has so far cautiously lauded Warren’s offseason efforts.

“You have Storm Warren, who probably works as hard as anybody on this basketball team with the exception of Tasmin Mitchell,” Johnson said. “But in terms of his

strength and in terms of his commitment — to make himself be the best basketball player he can be — he’s done a very, very good job of that. I’m looking forward to him having a good year.”

Warren said he’s worked on improving a myriad of skills this offseason — footwork, his jump shot and “all-around inside game” to name a few.

“I just worked hard. Since they’re giving me a bigger role, I just want to be prepared for it,”

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LSU sophomore forward Storm Warren plays against Northwestern State on Nov. 3.

BABBLING BROOKS

Jefferson should call own plays LSU’s offense still stinks, in case you were wondering.

The Tigers are No. 112 in total offense nationally, as they average only 295 yards per game. They’re No. 89 in rushing yards per game with 124 and they’re No. 105 in passing offense with Johanathan Brooks 171 yards per Sports Columnist contest.

Offensive coordinator Gary Crowton, coach Les Miles, the offensive line, sophomore quarterback Jordan Jefferson and even former LSU quarterback Ryan Perrilloux have all had some of the blame for the poor performance levied upon them from one source or another.

Some suggested playing new athletes on the offensive line, firing Crowton or even starting backup sophomore quarterback Jarrett Lee to fix the offensive woes.

All these are pretty decent solutions, which could potentially be effective, but I’m here to offer my own unfeasible, unrealistic and downright foolish shortterm solution to the long-term problem that is LSU’s offensive ineptitude.

Jefferson should pop in a DVD of the late 1999 cinematic masterpiece “Any Given Sunday” and emulate Miami Sharks quarterback Willie Beamen.

Beamen and Jefferson share some similarities.

They started their careers with their respective teams as the third-string quarterback, only saw the field because of injuries and they’re both pretty athletic and mobile signal-callers.

Where Jefferson and Beamen differ, however, is how they’re handling playing for a struggling offense.

Jefferson is taking it all in stride, doing what the coaches want him to and toeing the party line.

Beamen took the conservative play-calling, threw it in his coaches’ faces and started calling his own plays in the huddle.

All Jefferson would have to do is “Pull a Willie Beamen” if he wants the offense to be more dynamic.

It’s what a man who truly wants to win would do.

The next time he gets into to huddle and Crowton calls his patented read option to senior running back Charles Scott, all Jefferson will have to do is ignore it and make his own play call.

Beamen did it, and it worked

out fine for him and the Sharks.

According to his Scout.com profile, Jefferson runs a 4.63 second 40-yard dash, and I don’t see why he can’t just take things into his own hands, call plays that show off his skill set and be the most creative offensive coordinator LSU has seen in years.

Jefferson could scramble and throw to his little heart’s content and not pussyfoot around with any of this “in between the tackles running game” bullhockey.

Miles has reiterated in multiple press conferences his desire to establish the between-the-tackles aspect of the team’s offense, no matter how foolish it may seem.

This style of “offense” is not exciting — it’s predictable, and it’s an insult to Jefferson’s athletic ability.

The “running between the tackles” boat has sailed, Les. It’s time to get on board with the “Steamin’” Willie Beamen style of offense where the quarterback calls his own number 90 percent of the time and shines.

A man of Jefferson’s skill set should always be throwing and running, just like the new offensive philosophy would allow.

I can see it now. Jefferson taking the field, vomiting and OFFENSE, see page 17

Warren said. “I was working on small things — I worked on my all-around inside game, just trying to do the small things that count to help my team win.”

Warren has confidence in his shooting stroke — even from beyond the arc.

“Just about anything inside of the perimeter is probably the range I’m going to stick to, but I can knock down a three,” Warren said. “That’s just not my role. Only if necessary, I’ll shoot it.”

Johnson was a bit more conservative on the extent of Warren’s range.

“Have we worked on Storm being able to turn over the left shoulder and right shoulder and face up to shoot a 15-footer? Yes, we have,” Johnson said. “But until he’s put in a game situation where he has an opportunity to knock that down and gain confidence, it remains to be seen.”

Warren was a hot name

coming out of Richwood High School in Monroe. Scout.com rated Warren as a three-star recruit.

The 6-foot-8-inch, 215-pound Warren played for Richwood coach Terry Martin Sr., father of former Tiger Terry Martin Jr. Warren is used to big roles.

He was the main attraction for the Rams for nearly four years. Warren even notched a rare quadrupledouble — 27 points, 17 rebounds, 10 blocks and 10 assists — in a midseason game en route to leading Richwood to a state runner-up finish in 2008.

Warren didn’t make any predictions for the season, but is certain of the effort he will bring.

“I’m just looking to play my role to the best of my ability and try to have a great outcome,” Warren said.

Contact Chris Branch at cbranch@lsureveille.com

Thursday, OCtober 22, 2009

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AROUND THE SEC

Four SEC teams ranked in Top 25 by initial BCS poll

By Jarred LeBlanc Sports Contributor

The Southeastern Conference has four teams ranked in the first BCS standings of the season entering week eight of the college football season.

Florida and Alabama lead the way ranked No. 1 and No. 2 in the nation, respectively. Alabama moved ahead of Florida in the Associated Press Top 25 after the Gators barely escaped with a win against Arkansas on a game-winning field goal with 13 seconds remaining in the game.

Both teams face inter-division rivals this weekend with seven weeks until the SEC Championship game in Atlanta.

EAST MEETS WEST In this week’s premiere SEC match-up, Tennessee (3-3, 1-2) travels to Alabama for the annual rivalry game which began in 1901. Alabama (7-0, 4-0) leads the series with a 45– 38–7 record.

“This is a great traditional rivalry game for both teams,” said Alabama coach Nick Saban in a teleconference. “They are certainly a team that has improved dramatically, and coach Lane Kiffin has done a really good job of creating discipline and doing the things they need to do to get better.”

The Crimson Tide have blown out the Volunteers in the last two matchups, 29-9 and 41-17, respectively.

“We’re going to have to have a great week in practice to start making this series competitive again,” Kiffin said.

Kiffin said his team’s experience against Florida might help against Alabama. Tennessee hung close with Florida but eventually fell, 23-13.

“I think it does help a little bit, just from the build up that goes around when you go play the No. 1 team, that our guys have done it before,” Kiffin said.

Alabama enters the game with the No. 1 defense in the SEC, allowing 226.6 total yards per game.

The strength of the Crimson Tide defense is their ability to stop their opponent’s running attack. Alabama allows a conference-low 63.3 rushing yards per game.

But Tennessee’s defense isn’t far behind. The Vols hold their opponents to 272 total yards per game and 110.2 rushing yards per game, which are both third best in the SEC. A WESTERN DUEL Things just haven’t gone right for Arkansas this season.

Just when the Razorbacks (3-3, 1-3) thought they were turning their season around against the nation’s No. 1 team, the Gators snatched a victory away from Arkansas late in the fourth quarter. Now the Razorbacks find themselves sitting at the bottom of the SEC West with a 1-3 conference record.

“We have to forget about the Florida game, and we have,” said Arkansas coach Bobby Petrino. “One thing that I always talk to my players about is that it’s not what happens to you in life, it’s what you do with it.”

Arkansas’ opponent this week,

Ole Miss, has also had a disappointing season. The Rebels (4-2, 1-2) reached as high as No. 4 in the nation this season with aspirations of an SEC Championship game appearance, but losses against No. 24 South Carolina and Alabama have dropped

Ole Miss out of the top 25.

Arkansas averages 34.5 points per game, which is fourth-best in the SEC, despite the disappointing losses. Sophomore quarterback Ryan Mallett leads the SEC in passing, averaging 274.3 passing yards per

JOHN RAOUX / The Associated Press

Tennessee coach Lane Kiffin shakes hands with Florida coach Urban Meyer after the Gators’ 23-13 victory against the Volunteers on Sept. 19 in Gainesville.

game.

“We’ve got to do a good job of trying to get pressure on [Mallett],” said Ole Miss coach Houston Nutt.

“Everybody knows that if you’ve got the quarterback handling the ball each play that can make things happen, you’re going to be able to put points on the board.”

CLIMBING THE LADDER Saturday’s SEC East matchup between Vanderbilt and South Carolina has very different ramifications for each team.

A Gamecock (5-2, 2-2) victory would move them into a tie for second place in the East with Georgia, who has a 3-2 conference record.

Georgia owns the tiebreaker because the Bulldogs beat South Carolina earlier in the season, 41-37.

The Commodores (2-5, 0-4) are looking for their first SEC win of the season.

“It’s a tough place to play in Columbia,” said Vanderbilt coach Bobby Johnson.

Vanderbilt enters the game having beaten South Carolina in each of the last two seasons, including a 2417 win last season against the thenNo. 24 Gamecocks.

Vanderbilt ranks last in scoring in the SEC and 110th in the nation, averaging 17.6 points per game. The Commodores also have the worst passing offense in the SEC, averaging 150.6 passing yards per game.

But Vanderbilt’s pass defense has been among the best in the SEC and has allowed only 133.6 passing yards per game, which is second to Florida’s 133.3 passing yards per game.

“They’ve had a tough defense,” said South Carolina coach Steve Spurrier. “Their defense is as good as they’ve been the last four or five years we’ve played them.”

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TENNIS

Men and women set to compete in ITA Southern Regionals Skupski expected favorite for tourney

By Rowan Kavner Sports Contributor

The LSU men’s and women’s tennis teams have an opportunity to qualify individual athletes for the ITA National Indoor Championships at the ITA Southern Regionals this weekend.

The men and women can qualify by winning the singles or doubles

finals. The National Indoor Championships are Nov. 5-8 in New Haven, Conn.

“It’s a very exclusive tournament and really difficult to get into,” said LSU men’s coach Jeff Brown.

The men’s draw starts Thursday in New Orleans and ends with the finals on Sunday.

The top eight players from the men’s team will compete in singles and doubles during the weekend.

Brown said the doubles pairs are sophomore Neal Skupski with freshman Stefan Szacinski, sophomore Mark Bowtell with

sophomore David Roberts, junior Cody Loup with freshman James Turbervill and junior Julien Gauthier with junior Sebastian Carlsson.

“It’s probably the biggest tournament that we go to in the fall,” Carlsson said.

Carlsson said his goal is to make the finals or semifinals.

“I’m just trying to come up with good game plans in every match and be more calm,” he said.

The tournament is set up as one 128-man singles draw. But Brown said there will be fewer than 128 people competing.

ERIN ARLEDGE / The Daily Reveille

LSU sophomore tennis player Neal Skupski swings for a return in a doubles match April 18 at W.T. “Dub” Robinson Stadium.

“There will be quite a few byes in the first round because there’s about 89 people in it,” Brown said.

“Most of our guys will start out in the round of 64.”

Skupski is the Tiger favorite after a solid outing at the All-American tournament in Tulsa, Okla., making it to the third round and defeating No. 5-ranked Georgia Tech junior Guillermo Gomez in the first round.

“I could have qualified at the All-American if I had made the semifinal, but I fell short and lost in the round of 16,” Skupski said.

Skupski said he’s confident he can pick up where he left off in this weekend’s tournament.

“I had a good tournament in Tulsa,” Skupski said. “Hopefully I can build on that and make national indoors.”

Both the men’s and women’s tournament will include teams from Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama.

“From the SEC, it’s Alabama, Auburn, Mississippi, Mississippi State and us,” Brown said. “It’s five teams that are very strong.”

Brown said there is still talent at some of the smaller schools in the region.

“Generally for most of the other schools there’s a good No. 1 at least,” he said.

The women’s tournament starts Friday in Auburn, Ala. The women

have a qualifying draw and then a singles draw of 64.

Senior Nicole Kantor said Auburn doesn’t have a significant advantage despite being at home.

“Obviously tennis, it’s not like the crowd’s going to have a big impact,” she said.

Kantor is teaming up with sophomore Whitney Wolf in doubles. Kantor and Wolf made it to the round of 16 at last season’s regionals.

“Our game matches up well for doubles,” Kantor said.

Freshman Kaitlin Burns is pairing with freshman Ebie Wilson, and freshman Keri Frankenberger is teaming up with junior Kylie Adamek to complete the Lady Tigers’ doubles teams.

LSU assistant coach Lisa Jackson said Wolf could end up taking the title.

“I think Whitney’s made some strides, and she’s got the kind of game that she can beat anybody on any given day,” she said. “We’re looking for her to really step up.”

But Jackson said it’s not just about winning and losing.

“The biggest thing we’re looking for is a great attitude, a fighting spirit and representing LSU the best the girls can,” Jackson said.

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UREC

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NFL

Soccer Saints offense in sync on and off the field playoffs Linemen spend free time together continue at SAC ‘Those guys have

By The Associated Press

By Jonathan Schexnayder Sports Contributor

Intramural 11-a-side soccer playoffs continued this week at the University Recreation Sport and Adventure Complex, while second-session intramurals began at the University Student Recreational Complex.

Soccer championships are expected to be played Nov. 1 for all divisions, said Matt Boyer, assistant director of leagues and tournaments at the UREC. Pi Sigma Epsilon beat Victorious Secret, 1-0, in the co-rec soccer first-round playoff action.

Saber Tooth Ducks downed Chi Alpha Roflcopters, 9-2, and Honorary Captains defeated Christ the King, 2-0.

FC Happy Feet downed Dirty Souff, 4-0, in the men’s A bracket first round.

Grizzly Adams Beard took out Malostranska, 2-0.

Whatchuknowaboutit beat Streaks FC, 2-1. Team Pup N Suds knocked out Channel 4 News Team, 4-3.

Blue Ballers ousted MBA Ballers, 7-4. Smooth Operators routed Cody Welch, 7-0.

Niupy FC was the first team to advance to the semifinals with a 2-1 victory against Motor Boaters.

In the men’s B bracket, RCC advanced to the finals after getting past Purple Cobras, 6-5.

They will face the winner of Off FC and Hot Sauce.

In the women’s bracket, Phi Mu blanked Kappa Delta, 4-0, while Delta Gamma shut out Katie’s Team, 8-0.

Rain postponed three days of competition in flag football last week, Boyer said.

He said all rained out games will be played at the end of the season.

“Our fields have been draining fairly well,” he said. “This complex here at UREC doesn’t drain quite as well as at the SAC.” Boyer said 177 teams are participating in flag football, and 44 teams are playing sand volleyball.

Teams can still add players to rosters throughout the season, which will run through Nov. 4.

Second-session intramural competitions consist of a threegame regular season this year.

Every team makes the playoffs regardless of record.

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METAIRIE (AP) — New Orleans lineman Zach Strief and Jon Stinchcomb stood side-by-side, feet shoulder-width apart.

With nimble synchronicity, the lumbering duo tapped away in tandem on fake electric guitars while playing the video game Rock Band in the middle of the locker room.

It’s the kind of teamwork that has helped the Saints’ offensive line make Drew Brees one of the least sacked quarterbacks in the NFL. “We’re not all alike, but we get along well,” Stinchcomb said after he’d put down the plastic guitar following Wednesday’s practice. “That’s not only on the field, but off, and I know for a fact it carries over because there are times when it’s a heated situation and you’ve got to be able to work with the guys across the O-line.

“There’s always midstream adjustments you have to make.

If you don’t work well together, it’s going to bite you,” the right tackle added.

In last weekend’s 48-27 victory over the New York Giants, one of the better defensive teams in the league.

Brees was not sacked once and had ample time to find receivers for 369 yards and four TDs. During the Saints’ 53 games since 2006, when Sean Payton took over as head coach and Brees as quarterback, the Saints have allowed 56 sacks, second fewest in the NFL during that span.

The 2006 season was their worst as they allowed 23 sacks, still the fourth-lowest total in the NFL.

In 2007, they allowed a and have a great feel for one league-low 16 sacks. Last season another. They have great trust for they set a franchise low with 13 one another,” Brees said.

“Typically that’s the position sacks allowed.

Brees has been sacked four that takes the longest to develop times this season, currently the as a unit because it’s the largest number of guys on the field as a third-lowest total in the NFL. unit. Plus, what I If there was see with our guys one weakness, it is they don’t just was run blocking, come in the facilbut not any more. ity and are buddyThe Saints buddy and then are fourth in the leave and everyNFL in rushing, body goes their averaging 159.6 separate ways. yards per game.

These guys are Stinchcomb hanging out all said run blocking the time.” was “a commitThe offensive ment this entire Drew Brees linemen found offseason, trainthemselves toing camp, across Saints quarterback gether at so many the board from management on down. We just charity events that they formed made a commitment that that’s an official foundation called not going to be a weakness on OL4NO (Offensive line for New Orleans). this offense.”

Brees said continuity has played big role in the line’s effectiveness.

Stinchcomb and right guard Jahri Evans have started every game since 2006.

Center Jonathan Goodwin, who took over as a starter in 2008, has been learning the system since 2006, when he joined the club as a reserve.

Jermon Bushrod, who has been pressed into the starting left tackle spot because of Jammal Brown’s season-ending hip injury, was drafted by New Orleans in 2007.

Zach Strief, who fills in at both tackle slots and sometimes as a blocking tight end, was drafted by the Saints in 2006.

Starting left guard Carl Nicks is the newest member of the group, having replaced veteran Jamar Nesbit as a starter last season. Nesbit remains as a key reserve.

“Those guys have been together for a while. They know

‘‘

been together for a while ... They have great trust for one another.’

They’ve done bike giveaways at Christmas, youth camps and Feed the Children events, to name a few.

They also eat out together every Thursday night.

“It’s never about football, which is nice,” Strief said. “It’s probably unusual a little bit for no one (among the linemen) to be an outsider — and the coaches have done a good job of making sure that, you know, ‘Do these guys get along.’

“We’ve just been together a long time,” Strief continued.

“We’ve been in the same meeting room, in the same seats, for three and four years now, and I think we’re all comfortable with each other, and that makes it a lot easier to work together.”

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MLB

A-Rod launches Yankees to brink of World Series

By The Associated Press ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Alex Rodriguez limited the celebration of his latest playoff homer to a brisk trot and a few high-fives. CC Sabathia barely even pumped a fist while mowing down the Angels for eight innings.

Even while they shined at a pivotal point in the AL championship series, the slugger and the

workhorse starter seemed determined to stick to business.

Although none of the Yankees’ 26 World Series championships included these two stars, their nononsense excellence in a 10-1 victory on Tuesday night put New York one win from routing the Los Angeles Angels and playing for another title.

“We just need to close it out,” Sabathia said simply. “It’s that

CHRIS CARLSON / The Associated Press

New York Yankees’ Alex Rodriguez hits a home run during Game 3 of the American League Championship against the Los Angeles Angels on Monday.

time.”

Rodriguez homered in the third straight game of his outstanding postseason, Sabathia pitched fivehit ball on three days’ rest, and the Yankees took a 3-1 lead in the bestof-seven ALCS with superstars living up to their big contracts.

Johnny Damon added a late two-run homer for the Yankees, who could sew up their first trip to the World Series in six years with a win in Game 5 on Thursday night at Angel Stadium. New York’s A.J. Burnett faces Angels ace John Lackey.

Rodriguez had three hits and scored three runs, while Melky Cabrera drove in four for the Yankees, who built a commanding cushion in this once-wild series by draining the drama from it.

One day after the Angels handed New York its first playoff loss in an extra-inning thriller, the Yankees put together two early rallies before piling on five runs late — all backed by Sabathia’s steady work in his second win of the series.

“This team’s good. We have great players, Hall of Fame players,” said Sabathia, who has pitched three of the Yankees’ seven playoff games. “We’ve got all the confidence in the world.”

With a two-run homer to left

FOOTBALL

SEC suspends Ark.-Fla. ref crew

By The Associated Press BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — The Southeastern Conference has suspended officials from last weekend’s Arkansas-Florida game after the crew was involved in its second controversial call of the year.

Referee Marc Curles’ crew called a personal foul on Arkansas defensive lineman Malcolm Sheppard in the fourth quarter as the Gators were rallying for a 2320 victory. The league said there was no video evidence to support the call.

The same group of officials called the LSU-Georgia game earlier this month, which included a late un‘A series sportsmanlike penalty of calls ... conduct the league said have not shouldn’t have been to the been called. series standard of “A calls that that we have occurred the last expect.’ during several weeks have not been Mike Slive to the standard SEC commissioner that we expect from our officiating crews,” SEC commissioner Mike Slive said Wednesday. “I believe our officiating program is the best in the country. However, there are times when these actions must be taken.”

SEC associate commissioner Charles Bloom said this is the

first time the league has publicly suspended a football crew like this.

The SEC says the crew will be removed from its next scheduled assignment Oct. 31 and will not be assigned to officiate as a crew until Nov. 14.

The league said the crew’s bowl assignments could also be impacted.

“The entire crew shoulders responsibility for each play. I

have taken this action because there must be accountability in our officiating program,” Slive said. “Our institutions expect the highest level of officiating in all of our sports and it is the duty of the conference office to uphold that expectation.”

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field that silenced an excited Anaheim crowd in the fifth, Rodriguez drove in a run in his eighth straight postseason game, tying the major league record. It was his fifth homer in New York’s seven postseason games, matching Reggie Jackson’s iconic 1977 effort for the secondmost homers in a single playoff year for the Yankees.

“Well, the game slows down for you, no doubt about it,” said Rodriguez, who is 6 for 16 with three homers and five RBIs in the ALCS. “You feel like you want to see the ball and hit it hard and not try to do too much, but the best way I can describe it is you feel like the game is slowing down.”

Bernie Williams holds the New York record with six homers in 1996, but that mark seems ripe to be toppled by A-Rod in the first phenomenal postseason for a superstar who mostly sputtered in October until now.

Rodriguez also singled and scored New York’s first run in the fourth, and he doubled and scored on an error in the ninth to cap his do-it-all day.

“He did something different,” Angels outfielder Torii Hunter said of Rodriguez. “I think he’s shorter with his swing and being patient, a lot more patient. He looks different

at the plate. He definitely wants it.

You can tell by the way he’s swinging. That guy’s a bad guy, man. I wish he was on my team.”

After playing 24 innings over 9½ hours and making a coast-tocoast flight over the previous three days, both teams needed a snappy victory. Sabathia came through for the Yankees, providing rest for New York’s taxed bullpen while further frustrating Los Angeles’ lineup, which is foundering in the playoffs after an outstanding regular season.

Sabathia was 2-3 with a 7.92 ERA in five playoff starts with Cleveland and Milwaukee before this season, but he’s been dominant this October. The Yankees’ $161 million left-hander yielded two walks and struck out five in Game 4, throwing 101 pitches.

“We’ve still got a little ways to go, but I’ve been feeling good,” Sabathia said. “I never had any doubt about me being able to perform on this stage and to pitch well late in October, but it seems like people did. But I feel great. You know, hopefully I can keep it going.”

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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2009

Entertainment FASHION

Lock ‘n’ Load

’80s show, concert to be held Friday

Students balance hunting, school

By Ben Bourgeois

By Lindsay Nunez

Entertainment Writer

Entertainment Writer

lsureveille.com

Most Louisiana residents have their eyes set on Death Valley on Saturday nights whether they plan on heading to Baton Rouge or not.

But Devin Berthelot is always anticipating the hunt.

The mechanical engineering junior is one of many University students who hunts and fishes in his spare time.

“Hunting to me isn’t just a hobby or a sport — I consider it more along the lines of a passion or an adLog on diction,” he said. to see a “I have missed slideshow parties and football of hunting games so that I can make a hunt.” accessories at Jim’s SEASONS Firearms.

Hunting sea-

sons begin and end at different times in different regions in the state. Deer season runs from Oct. 1 to Jan. 31 in East Baton Rouge Parish, according to the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Web site.

Bow hunting is permitted throughout the entire season, but hunting with still firearms and dogs begins at different parts of the season.

The seasons for migratory birds and waterfowl begin Sept. 5 and extend through January, depending on the species and region, according to HUNTING, see page 16

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[Above] Jim’s Firearms on Siegen Lane carries an extensive inventory of all types of firearms. [Above right] Harold Lohmann and his friend Mike hunt duck during a weekend trip in Ruston, La. Many University students hunt during their spare time.

Live music and fashion typically perk the ears of most people when separate, but a collaboration of the two can provide for an exciting night.

On Friday, Pi Sigma Epsilon, the University’s professional marketing, sales and management organization, is hosting its sixth annual Rock N’ Wear fashion show and concert at Serranos Salsa Company on Highland Road. The doors open at 7 p.m. and the show starts at 8 p.m.

To convey the night’s theme, RockN It Retro, more than 25 student models from the University will strut their stuff on the runway while adorning the latest twists on ’80s vogue.

“There is a rebirth in ’80s fashion right now,” said Alex Romero, business junior and project manager for Rock N’ Wear. “It’s an era that’s really appealing with the bright colored fashions and music.”

Pieces channeling ’80s retro with modern style featured in the show include leggings, jackets, tunics, skinny jeans and bright colors, said Arielle Littlepage, textiles, apparel and merchandising junior and project manager for Rock N’ Wear.

The fashion show will include a design competition. Seven members of Hemline, the University’s fashion design and merchandising organization, will each have one of ROCK N’ WEAR, see page 16

THEATER

Sophocles classic ‘Antigone’ gets punk makeover Performances to be held on Oct. 23, 25

By Emily Slack Entertainment Writer

The Greek play “Antigone” takes a rebellious turn this week in the Music and Dramatic Arts Building’s Shaver Theatre as Sophocles’ classic goes punk.

The play features the classic conflict between Antigone and her uncle Creon, represented through the punk movement, which began as a rebellion against established power, said Michael Tick, director of “Antigone.”

“I don’t think people will expect this at all,” said Jake Loup, theater senior and “Antigone” cast member. “People are going to be really curious and start to buzz about [the play].”

Though the play initially ran Oct. 19-21, three more performances will be held — Friday, Oct. 23 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 25 at 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

The punk styling of the show fits well with “Antigone” because the play has themes of anger and rebellion, which is what the punk movement stood for, said Brooks Lazar, theater junior and cast member.

The play has a nihilistic tone that fits well with the choice of the

punk styling of the costumes, Lazar said.

“If [the cast] were going to do [“Antigone”] punk, they needed to do it 100 percent, and they did,” said Amanda Davis, psychology freshman.

Lillian Sellers, psychology senior and cast member, said performing in a Greek play is different from contemporary plays because everything from the way actors speak to the way actors stand is different.

The struggle between Antigone and Creon stems from Antigone’s illegal burial of her brother Polyneices, whom Creon has named a traitor for fighting against the family’s ANTIGONE, see page 15

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Actors perform during the dress rehearsal for ‘Antigone’ on Sunday in the Shaver Theatre. Performances of the classic gone punk will be held Oct. 23 and 25.

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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2009

THEATER

‘The Rocky Horror Show’ comes to Baton Rouge stage Show to run through week of Halloween

By Alex White Entertainment Writer

The year might not be 1973, but Baton Rouge residents will do the “Time Warp” once again.

The Actors Theatre of Baton Rouge, a new company directed

by Chris Adams, is bringing the cult classic “The Rocky Horror Show” to the stage for a twoweek Halloween treat starting tonight. Tickets for the musical cost $15.

The musical, which features local actors and University students, opens tonight at the Baton Rouge Little Theater second stage on Florida Avenue and runs Thursday through Saturday nights through Halloween night.

There will be special midnight showings Oct. 30 and 31.

“Rocky Horror,” which is well known as a film, actually began in 1973 as a stage musical. The film, starring Tim Curry, Barry Bostwick and Susan Sarandon, hit theaters two years later, paving the way for the film to become the midnight phenomenon it is today.

The story follows a newly engaged couple, Brad and Janet, who meet a mad transvestite scientist after the couple gets a flat tire on a nearby road. “‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show’ is pretty much synonymous with participatory cinema and the midnight movie,” said Dr. Patricia Suchy, a communication studies professor who specializes in the history of film. “In high school, I was one of those crazy teenagers dressing up and doing the ‘Time Warp’ and yelling, throwing rice and holding up my newspaper on cue, etc.”

Suchy said midnight screenings in the ’70s were mayhem.

“We all enjoyed blowing off some steam at ‘Rocky Horror,’” Suchy said. “We all knew it was a ‘bad’ movie, but that’s what made it so much fun.”

Audience participation, much like that of those traditional midnight “Rocky” screenings, will be a key feature of the local production, Adams said.

“We absolutely want people to dress up just like at the movie,” Adams said. “The cast is going to be out in the audience about 30 percent of the time. We are going to have the script printed in the program with cues so even the ‘virgins,’ or newcomers, can follow along. The houselights are also going to be on most of the show as well, so people can participate.”

“Rocky Horror” has found a way to survive for nearly 40 years by older generations passing down the production to the younger members of their family, which still continues today.

“When [Actors Theatre] initially decided to perform ‘Rocky Horror,’ we were expecting a high

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‘We absolutely want people to dress up just like at the movie.’

Chris Adams

director, Actors Theatre of Baton Rouge

school to college-aged crowd,” Adams said. “However, most of the calls have been from those of the ‘baby boomer’ generation asking if they could bring their teenagers to the show, so they could experience [‘Rocky’] with them.”

But a large amount of students have still shown interest, Adams said.

“I have seen the movie and am probably going to go see [the stage show] with some friends,” said Collin McKey, mechanical engineering sophomore. “The whole craziness of [‘Rocky’] is

fun.”

“Rocky Horror’s” music has also helped maintain its popularity among the younger and older generations.

“I think everyone at least likes or has heard the music,” said Audrey Alem, international studies junior, who says she wasn’t even introduced to “Rocky Horror” by her parents but rather by her friends.

“I heard about ‘Rocky’ through my friends when I was 13,” Alem said.

And older fans remain true to their roots.

“I still have my soundtrack,” Suchy said. “It’s on vinyl.”

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“The Rocky Horror Show” cast runs through dress rehearsal Tuesday night at the Baton Rouge Little Theatre. The theater will have midnight showings Oct. 30 and 31.

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live up to the band’s self-titled debut, and the repeated themes of awkward sexual encounters and failed relationships get old fast. Though the album themes become a little weary, the band manages to keep the album afloat with catchy tunes and a few jokes about male gigolos and how rappers have feelings too.

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ANTIGONE, from page 13

“The Stepfather” can easily be defined as a worthless and shallow excuse for a horror movie. Those inflicted with low gore tolerance could easily sit through this film with out flinching. “The Stepfather” is miles away from engaging, and the excessively-creepy-stepdadpopping-out scenes make the

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home of Thebes.

Nick Erickson, assistant professor of theater and cast member, said most people today would side with Creon because he is defending his country and thinks the situation is comparable to America’s war against terror. “[‘Antigone’] makes us think about our values,” Erickson said. “It makes us think how much our government should intrude upon our individual liberties and our rights, and how much should we allow our religious points of view to influence how we rule our government.”

Students will also identify with the play because it’s outrageous and flashy, Erickson said.

The University has not put on a Greek play since 1999, Tick said.

It is important to do Greek plays because they are good vehicles for actor training, Tick said.

“This was the first time I saw a Greek play,” said Caleb Abshire, biochemistry junior. “I had read

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is sustained through tracks like “I Can’t Deny,” featuring superb vocals from Lauren Dyson and keeps flowing through the dynamic “Far From Home” and the kooky “Plane to Spain” that hearkens back to Basshunter’s earlier sound. While the album ends with a rather poor remix of the aforementioned “Every Morning,” “Bass Generation” is definitely an entertaining joyride.

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film monotonous. The movie has little to no back-story and leaves many ends untied. The lack of any type of psychological condition or motive for murder makes the film pointless. The only redeeming quality offered by “The Stepfather” is Dylan Walsh’s decent performance.

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some before and didn’t really like them, but I enjoyed seeing one performed on stage.”

The University’s production of “Antigone” will most likely visit Korea this June after receiving an invitation to perform in a theater festival, Tick said. “[‘Antigone’] fits well with this idea of rebellion,” Abshire said. “It was all about rebellion and standing up for what’s right, and that’s kind of what punk is about.”

The production features a cast of 25 theater undergraduates with Erickson in the role of Creon. “[‘Antigone’] has been one of the most pleasurable directing assignments,” Tick said. “The cast is particularly passionate about this piece and about the punk-rock concept.”

Tickets are $18 for adults and $12 for students.

Contact Emily Slack at eslack@lsureveille.com

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their clothing designs modeled in the show.

Contestants include Ryan Auld, Michelle Judice, Jenna Nunmaker, Natasha Popich, Molly Stackhouse, Nichole Steuart and Stephanie Young.

Pi Sigma Epsilon chose the contestants based on the sketches and inspiration pictures each submitted in September. The business organization chose the seven finalists Oct. 3. The designers spent three weeks materializing their sketches, said Nunmaker, textiles, apparel and merchandising senior.

“I used ’80s androgyny to inspire my outfit,” Nunmaker said.

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the Web site. The season for resident small game like quail and rabbit begins Oct. 3 and ends Feb. 28. Turkey season is the only exclusively spring season and is yet to be announced for 2010.

Specific figures on the number of licenses sold were unavailable, but the state sells the most licenses between October and January, said Roxanne Buras of LDWF sports licensing.

Most hunting seasons take place during class in the fall, and some students have trouble balancing hunting and class work.

“Archery deer season opened on Oct. 1, and I’ve been driving home [to Lutcher] every weekend to make a few hunts,” Berthelot said.

“I try to put school first, but I have skipped out on class before to go hunting.”

Harold Lohmann, construction management junior who mostly hunts in Ruston, said he would much rather hunt than go to a bar or a party.

“Duck season only happens once a year, so I try to make the most out of every trip,” he said. “I’d much rather go on a duck hunting trip than going to a party.”

GETTING STARTED A hunter would need to acquire a hunter’s license to legally hunt in Louisiana. Licenses go on sale July 1 of each year and expire June 30 of the following year. Lifetime licenses are also available, Buras said.

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THE DAILY REVEILLE “Neutrality on the sex front was big then — lots of blazers and accented shoulders.”

Three judges will pick the winning design based on creativity, execution, functionality, relevance and originality, said Romero.

First prize wins a $150 BCBGeneration purse and gift cards from various local businesses.

The local rock band, The Anteeks, will perform before the fashion show. The band covers classic ’80s hits and current tunes.

“We wanted to provide an allin-one night,” Romero said. “It should attract those interested in live music and fashion. We wanted to combine the two so everyone can enjoy themselves.”

Pi Sigma Epsilon works on several projects each year to promote local businesses and music. The Rock N’ Wear event began as a new member project in 2004.

Now, it has grown into one of the fraternity’s largest events, Romero said.

Harley-Davidson, Vertigo Clothing and Rodeo Boutique donated clothing for the event, while Vanguard College of Cosmetology will cover hair and makeup.

Tickets can be bought in advance in Free Speech Alley for $7 or at the door for $10.

after Sept. 1, 1969, he must also pass a Hunter Safety course approved by LDWF, she said. Exemptions are allowed for active or veteran members of the United States armed services and for post-certification law enforcement officers.

A Basic Season hunting license permit costs $15 and allows residents to hunt small game, according the LDWF Web site. Permits for big game, bow, duck and wild turkey are available for additional fees.

A hunter would be subject to a background check to purchase a firearm, Daniel said.

“If someone gets a ‘proceed,’ they can leave the same day with the firearm,” he said. “Getting a ‘delayed’ would [cause the firearm to be held] for three business days or until the ATF [The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives] gets back to you.”

A small percentage of the background checks he sees completely deny the purchase of a firearm, he said. Someone can get denied for various reasons, including having a felony on his record or being dishonorably discharged from the military.

“We’ve got a few bolt-action rifles starting in the lower $300 price range,” he said. “Typical deerhunting rifle ammunition will be between $15 and 60 for a box of 20 rounds.”

Hunting apparel and other equipment can also get expensive.

“We have people coming in to buy rhino-hide pants and a lot of the Beretta[-brand] clothing,” said Stewart Ross, manager at Orvis Retail Stores on Bluebonnet Drive.

“We do have some good sales right now, but a lot of it is kind of highend — some college-aged guys come in, but it is predominantly 40year-olds on up who come in here.”

Some students are finding ways to save money on guns and accessories. Tim Boesen, mechanical engineering freshman who mostly hunts in St. Francisville, said he and his dad reuse shotgun shells when they hunt duck.

Berthelot, an archery technician at Cabela’s in Gonzales, said hunting costs easily add up with both gas and ammunition prices increasing.

“Ammunition prices have been rising rapidly lately — I’d say a box of rifle cartridges will run close to $30,” he said. “Since I rarely shoot more than one box of shells per season and since arrows are reusable, I’d say my yearly hunting costs comes close to $200 counting gas if I don’t decide to buy anything new — and that’s hard to do.”

AN EXPENSIVE HOBBY Hunting may be a tough hobby to enjoy for students living on a budget.

Brian Daniel, manager at Jim’s Firearms on Siegen Lane, said someone interested in hunting should expect to spend between $600 and 800 on all the firearms, ammunition and accessories he would need go out on a hunt.

Contact Lindsay Nunez at lnunez@lsureveille.com

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making highlight reel play after highlight reel play just like Beamen.

Jordan, this offense’s burden is solely on you now, and I’m go-

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ing to talk to you directly.

I know there have to be more than the two dozen plays we see weekly in the playbook, so now it’s up to you to mix and match in a way that’ll confuse the defense, show off your athletic ability and,

above all, score some points.

How about a designed quarterback draw where you score the touchdown yourself and take all the glory?

How do bootlegs sound to you? Pretty good, huh? Tuck the ball and run if you feel like it, or toss it to one of the guys downfield.

It’s all up to you. The world is your oyster.

Call whatever play you want whenever you want to and then just reap the benefits of shunning conservatism in play calling.

If the coaches give you any crap, just remember their hands are tied anyway. They’re too afraid to play freshman Russell Shepard, and they’re too nervous about their jobs to revisit the Jarrett Lee project.

This offense and its play calling all up to you, man. It’s the way it has to be if this offense is going to see any marked improvement.

Get out there, be insubordinate and just win, baby.

It’s what Willie would have done.

Johanathan Brooks is a 21-yearold mass communication senior from Powder Springs, Ga. Follow him on Twitter @TDR_jbrooks.

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LSU sophomore quarterback Jordan Jefferson throws a pass during the LSUFlorida game Oct. 10 in Tiger Stadium. The Tigers were defeated, 13-3.

DEFENSE, from page 7

The Tigers allowed just three goals while scoring 22 in seven SEC games.

Sophomore goal keeper Mo Isom said a big reason for the improvement has been sophomore defender Allysha Chapman and junior midfielder Courtney Alexander, both of whom took spots on the back line this season.

“It is directly related to those two girls in our defensive unit,” Isom said in an e-mail. “We have only allowed three goals in all of SEC play so far. That’s a tremendous statistic for this conference, and I can’t even take complete credit for it. My defense is phenomenal.”

It’s a sign of Florida’s success that its third-place standing in the conference is considered a disappointment by many. The Gators drew with last-place Mississippi State, 1-1, on Oct. 2 before dropping an overtime loss, 3-2, to Ole Miss.

“They haven’t been as fortunate as last year,” Lee said. “If they play MSU on a dry field they probably don’t drop points there ... and I think the SEC is better as a whole than it was last year.”

A Florida win and a South Carolina draw or loss could shoot the Gators into first place by the end of tonight despite the perceived slow start.

“We’re going to consider them the champions until someone else beats them,” Lee said.

“They’ve got a lot of come-frombehind victories, and that shows good character.”

The Tigers certainly remember their 2008 meeting with Florida. LSU seemed prepared to exercise their demons when they took a 1-0 lead into halftime, but

the Gators roared back for two second-half goals and a win, 2-1.

It seemed the Tigers had equalized just two minutes from the end of regulation, but sophomore forward Kellie Murphy’s goal was disallowed in a controversial offside decision.

“We are a stronger, better, smarter team this year,” Isom

Contact Johanathan Brooks at jbrooks@lsureveille.com said. “Our senior class has worked so hard these past four years, and they truly deserve to finally down the Gators in a regular season match.”

Contact David Helman at dhelman@lsureveille.com

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game before the bye week.

The Auburn offense, behind senior running back Ben Tate — the No. 2 rusher in the Southeastern Conference with 856 yards in seven games — ranks in the top three in the SEC in every offensive category.

“I’m excited to see how my team matches up against Auburn,” Miles said. “Auburn has a very good rushing attack, and our defense has been keying into that.

Our guys enjoy physical football, and that certainly seems to be the style Auburn brings.”

Miles said there may be one new face on offense for LSU against Auburn on Saturday — true freshman fullback Dominique Allen, who has not taken a snap this season. Allen, a native of Paris, Tenn., was rated the No. 5 fullback in the nation by Rivals. com.

“We’re enjoying the young guy,” Miles said. “The transition from high school to college takes some time. He had to practice better and make sure academics were going well. It would be unusual

PAGE 17 as a freshman for a guy to understand the intensity with which you play.”

On the defensive side, Miles said sophomore cornerback Patrick Peterson is gaining a better and better understanding of “the SEC rigors” in his second year as a Tiger.

“He is more comfortable and understands what we expect,” Miles said. “He knows the venues ... and is allowing his physicality and enjoyment of the game to come to speed.”

Miles said senior Chris Hawkins and junior Jai Eugene will get a mix of playing time at the other cornerback spot this weekend.

Miles said he did not know who the referees will be for Saturday’s game. The SEC suspended the referees who officiated the Florida-Arkansas game last weekend in Gainesville, Fla., after some calls were “not up to the standard we expect from our officiating crews,” commissioner Mike Slive said Wednesday in a news release.

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“Andrea received the grace of God, and she reacted in a very mature manner,” Washington said.

“As any child would, there was some pain and crying. But she never stopped doing her homework, which was an amazing thing.”

Kelly maintained a 4.5 GPA even while dealing with the loss of a person so close to her. Washington said Kelly did all her homework alone and called her “a great self-starter.”

“She was very strong because she didn’t act like it was the end of the story for her,” Washington said.

“She never stopped wanting to be what she was supposed to be.”

What Kelly was supposed to be was a Lady Tiger at LSU. After two years in junior college, she wanted to play ‘[Andrea’s] at “the next level.” a very Kelly led strong the Lady Tigers three-point person in shooting in her because ... first season, she comes converting 40.5 of her in with a percent attempts. smile no Her first matter what start came Jan. against is going 25 Kentucky, and on in her she scored 15 — all personal points from behind the life.’ arc — including two threeLaSondra Barrett pointers in the LSU sophomore last six minutes forward to clinch LSU’s 59-56 win on the road.

LSU coach Van Chancellor said it was an easy decision to name Kelly a co-captain of the Lady Tigers with senior guard Allison Hightower this season.

“Andrea Kelly is one of the finest human beings I’ve ever coached,” Chancellor said. “She has earned the total respect of her teammates and her coaches. When you talk about the ultimate team player and a wonderful person, that’s Andrea Kelly.”

LSU sophomore forward LaSondra Barrett was Kelly’s roommate last year. Barrett said even though Kelly is two years older than her, they developed a bond when they started playing for the Lady Tigers at the same time.

“We were in the same boat being new coming in and getting used to the Lady Tiger way,” Barrett said. “She’s a very strong person because every day she comes in with a smile no matter what is going on in her personal life.”

Kelly said the experiences she gained at junior college are some she will never forget, but she said she enjoys the differences at LSU as well.

“As far as basketball, the intensity is like 10 times higher, and the [LSU] program is excellent,” Kelly said. “In junior college you have to everything yourself — treating yourself, going to class, getting your own rebounds at practice. I thank God for the opportunity to play here.”

Contact Rachel Whittaker at rwhittaker@lsureveille.com

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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2009 WAYNE, from page 6

credited with helping solve a number of criminal cases, particularly in the United Kingdom.

But it also has come under criticism. U.K. authorities temporarily stopped using it in 2007 after a judge questioned its accuracy and acquitted a suspect in Northern Ireland’s deadliest terror attack, a 1998 bombing that killed 29 people in Omagh. Officials ultimately concluded the method was sound and continued using it.

In the U.S., a Queens court has been assessing the technique for more than a year as part of a case against a man accused of killing

LIBRARY, from page 1

now endures a 5 percent cut to its overall budget.

In addition to the low-key reception, special exhibits will be featured, including a list of the 50 best books of the last 50 years, a Banned Books exhibit in the Education Resources room and an exhibit featuring photos from when the library was initially built in Special Collections. All festivities will be open to the public.

HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE Middleton Library was originally built with a basement, two floors and a foundation capable of holding a third and fourth floor.

While there are no current plans to physically expand Middleton, Colyar said there are plans to continue expanding the resources available within the building as well as into an additional library facility.

“It doesn’t accommodate all of the weight of the books on them though — so the foundation has a few problems,” Colyar said. “You’ll start to see water seep up on the floor of the basement every now and then.”

The library opened Sept. 11, 1958, and it was formally dedicated Oct. 23, 1958, according to a University news release. The library received about 5,000 student visitors per day within 10 days of opening.

Middleton Library was named in honor of Col. Troy H. Middleton, president of the University from 1951 through 1962, said Paul Hoffman, a history professor researching the University’s past.

Middleton’s foundation was built strong enough to accommodate expansion under Middleton’s insistence.

Academics vs. athletics came into play whenever Middleton initially proposed building a library central to the University because funds were also needed to pay for enclosing the south end of Tiger Stadium, Hoffman said.

Once the University received funding, Hoffman said Middleton chose its location — the center of the University’s quad.

CONTROVERSY The original plans for the University’s layout featured a cruciformshaped quad with the buildings on each end, Atkinson Hall and Foster Hall, each visible from the other with complimentary facades, said architecture professor Michael Desmond.

But the library is located directly in the center of the two buildings, creating an additional area that came to be known as the Exxon Quad.

“The architecture [in the origi-

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a woman he had previously been charged with raping.

Methods for testing DNA samples smaller than roughly 16 human cells began emerging in the late 1990s. There are a few strategies; a common one — used in the Lil Wayne case — involves undertaking additional rounds of a molecular copying process used in all DNA analysis to generate enough material to test.

“The only difference is: We make (the test) more sensitive — in other words, turning up the volume,” Theresa Caragine, a forensic biologist with the city medical examiners’ office, testified Wednesday. The agency triple-checks results to safe-

guard against anomalies that can crop up during the process.

The technique sometimes can determine IDs from items someone merely touched. Results have been used in criminal courts in at least 10 countries and more than 40 New York City cases, Caragine said.

But some experts say the combination of small samples and more processing is too prone to contamination and murky results to be conclusive — including on the question of how a DNA sample ended up where it was found.

nal campus plan] is splendid and really nicely coordinated,” Desmond said. “It’s really a beautiful ensemble. What Middleton Library does is completely interrupts it ... Middleton really interferes with what is otherwise one of the nicer college plans in the country.”

Middleton’s modernist architecture style also clashes with the Italian Renaissance style of the rest of the original buildings, Desmond said.

When the library was initially constructed, the large opposing windows and spacious interiors of the first floor were intended to link either side of the quad and give the impression visitors could “float through,” Desmond said. The connection is blocked by vestibules and magnetic detectors, he said.

“When Middleton was built, in some ways it was a progressive move,” Desmond said. “Unfortunately, they did it in a way that lessened the value of what was there.”

Michael Finkelstein, history and philosophy senior and Landmark LSU president, said the Campus Master Plan created in 2003 is designed to guide the growth of the University — and it features Middleton Library being torn down and relocated to the area between Tureaud Hall and the Military Science building.

“Middleton disrupts the flow of the quad, it disrupts the original intent and the original focus of the quad,” Finkelstein said. “[The Campus Master Plan] shows you what they [intend] to do with the library

to restore the quad to its original glory.”

But all infrastructure changes are currently on hold — until the University weathers the budget crisis.

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

WEATHERING THE CRISIS Middleton Library faced a 5 percent total cut to its budget for the 2009 academic year.

Down from a budget of $11.4 million in the 2008 academic year, the 2009 budget is $10.5 million, Colyar said.

To minimize the cuts, Colyar said the library attempted to spread the decrease throughout the department rather than cutting regular staff. Some unfilled positions were cut, and fewer student workers were hired, but no regular staff members were cut.

The library now closes at midnight each night instead of 2 a.m. because of the cuts during regular operating hours. The library returned to closing at 2 a.m. during midterms, and it will be open 24 hours a day during finals. The library is also purchasing fewer books and being more selective about the journals it does purchase, Colyar said.

It is also binding fewer journals at the end of each year and making efforts to conserve paper. The travel budget has been almost entirely slashed.

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we get them in and out on a much more steady basis” with advisers or counselors in adIn addition to the new applicavance of the scheduling period tion on PAWS, Doolos said new enand decrease the congestion at the hancements have been made to the counseling offices. waitlisting process.

Annette Yancy, counselor Doolos said when a student at the University College Center is skipped on a waitlist, for reafor Advising and sons including Counseling, said time conflicts or a majority of stuhold, they receive dents wait until the an e-mail notifylast minute to meet ing them of that with a counselor skip, and effective and remove schedimmediately, the uling holds. e-mail will now “The biggest include the reason frustration is for why a student was students who have skipped. Doolos Annette Yancy not responded to said this enhanceUCAC counselor e-mails we’ve sent ment will help stuthem,” Yancy said. dents know what “The people who respond first are needs to be resolved in order to be cleared, but we have a bigger group scheduled into the waitlisted class. that never responds to that e-mail.”

Michael Lebourgeois, mechanYancy said students who avoid ical engineering junior, said the e-mails about scheduling holds are first time he signed up for a waitlist the students who wait in line for 20 class and got the e-mail about beminutes or more at the UCAC. Yan- ing skipped, he couldn’t figure out cy said she doesn’t like how stu- why. dents endure this wait because she Lebourgeois said knowing the doesn’t want them to miss class. reason for being skipped will make However, Yancy said the addi- the process less stressful. tion of appointments has improved Scheduling for classes begins the hectic scheduling period.

Sunday, Oct. 25 at 5 p.m.

“They know the appointment Contact Mary Walker Baus at is the way to go,” she said. “When mwbaus@lsureveille.com [students] have an appointment ...

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‘The biggest frustration is for students who have not responded to e-mails we’ve sent them.’

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OUR VIEW

Thursday, OCtober 22, 2009

Middleton library more than Playboy, ‘Glory Holes’ There is no more inspired hall around our stately oaks than the Middleton Library.

Middleton has housed the most impressive compendium of academia on campus for five decades.

But it’s been known for more controversial areas during the last five years, including the availability of Playboy on microfilm or the more infamous “Glory Holes,” now sealed and secured.

But some people still want to see this vital resource torn down.

Most popular complaints about the library involve either its location or its infrastructure.

The original design of the Quad was split into smaller sections when the library was built, leaving what we know as the Quad today taking up the biggest piece.

Students can look back to the days when the “Quad” was

actually an oversized cross, spreading to the right and left and extending the amount of green space visible from the center of campus. When the library was constructed, it divided the cross into the areas that now exist.

The other complaint is the old nature of the building. What was “cutting edge” 50 years ago doesn’t seem so in our technological age.

But the library has adapted to

the changes in academia through thick and thin. It’s added a computer services lab, oodles of computers and more study areas for undergraduates and graduates alike to come together and learn.

The Daily Reveille recommends you look around the floors, immerse yourselves in the different sections of books and try not to worry about what you might know about the ills of the library.

new.

You might learn something

One thing’s for certain — there is neither the time nor the resources to reconstruct this valuable trove of information.

Middleton Library is probably going to be around for a long time — as it should be.

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MURDA HE WROTE

Let’s privatize America’s education system the right way

Between attempting to rejuvenate the economy and to institute sweeping health care reform, education has taken a backseat in national reform discussions.

The problems are clear. American fourth-graders were recently ranked 11th in the world in math.

Just this week we found out our state completely flunked an assessment of high school graduation rates — posting the biggest drop at 4 percent.

Unfortunately, we can’t just throw money at the issue. Although we certainly need increased funding for public schools, any reform measures should begin with a look at how we educate students. That starts with the institutions.

As part of the economic stimulus plan, the Obama administration has earmarked some $5 billion specifically for charter schools — privately operated schools which receive

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Abortion protestors trying to get truth out While I know Sara Boyd detests listening to males discussing their pro-life views (“Graphic images, scare tactics won’t end abortions”), hopefully she won’t mind hearing from a pro-life woman.

It’s disappointing that Boyd didn’t contact anyone from Students for Life at LSU, as she would have learned that we don’t display graphic images. We don’t force unwanted images upon anyone. We do sometimes wear red tape over our mouths as a symbol of the unheard voice of the unborn, but this is no more “shock and awe” than wearing pink for

funding from the government. Education Secretary Arne Duncan has said that states without charter school laws will miss out on the funding.

Some proponents of privately run education fall into the camp of “school choice.” Under such a plan families would receive “vouchers” which could be used to defray the cost of private education.

Advocates believe giving parents a choice in where they want to send their children is central to education reform. By having the power to choose their child’s school, they will introduce competition to the education market and subsequently improve the quality of the product.

This all sounds hunky dory, but there are a few complications.

There are concerns about how such an arrangement will affect children of different incomes. If wealthy families are already sending their

children to private schools, can we afford to give them a tax break? Critics believe vouchers are essentially a scheme to give welfare to the richest members of our society.

In fact, private schools that are already able to sell their Mark Macmurdo product to families with signifiColumnist cant disposable income might just increase their tuition by the amount of the voucher.

This increase, of course, would disproportionately benefit children with wealthy parents — their schools would have more money and their doors would remain closed to less wealthy children.

To prevent this situation, the government should have a regressive

voucher system where a family’s income will have a negative effect on the amount of its voucher credit.

Another drawback of a voucher system is the revival of an age-old debate in the U.S.: The separation of church and state. In a state with hundreds of Catholic schools, whether religious schools are allowed to accept vouchers will be a contentious issue (and low-hanging fruit for politicians). Proponents believe, because the money being redistributed is “theirs,” they should be allowed to decide to enroll their children in religious schools.

The problem is in reality the revenues used to fund education are paid by families without children as well. We are willing to pay for other kids’ schooling because of the benefits it creates for society. Allowing vouchers to be used by religious schools will in effect be subsidizing

religion. If the price of tuition increases under this arrangement — as it clearly could — it would further fill the coffers of the school (and of the church connected with it). This is not consistent with the founding principles of our nation.

A system of privately run schools competing with one another is an exciting possibility for solving our education problem. But we need to make sure certain groups of people — whether it’s the rich or the religious — do not get any handouts.

breast cancer awareness. One wonders if Boyd’s real problem is not with the tactics used to discuss abortion but that people disagree with her about abortion. At a University that prides itself on discussion, her intolerance is disappointing.

Our goal is to get people to think outside the box that Boyd is in. The abortion issue is not about responsibility vs. purity but about the dignity of every human life. Many students simply don’t understand the issues.

For example, in many countries such as China the patriarchal society favors male children so that female fetuses are often aborted. This is something rarely discussed. Also, people are often unaware of the science of fetal development. We provide people with the scientific information behind it as well as discuss different reasons to be pro-life. If abortion is merely the safe surgery

that Boyd says it is, why can’t we discuss the actual procedure in a public venue?

Students for Life is trying to have that discussion. We have brought a woman to campus, Gianna Jessen, who survived an abortion and has grown up with cerebral palsy as a result. On Nov. 18, we’ll be hearing from Rebecca Kiessling who was conceived as a result of a rape, yet her mother made what Boyd would call an “irresponsible” decision and allowed her to live. We will be sponsoring a drive for baby items for mothers who have chosen to have their babies but need financial help, so that these brave women are not forgotten.

This is just a sampling of the information that we offer to the LSU community to better understand the many dimensions of the abortion debate. These aren’t “scare tactics,”

but this information ought to outrage both men and women. I hope Boyd comes to one of our events and joins us in learning more about this critical issue.

If she wants, we could even have cupcakes there.

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QUOTE OF THE DAY “A tough lesson in life that one has to learn is that not everybody wishes you well.”

Dan Rather American television journalist, anchor Oct. 31, 1931-present

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Picking the wrong teacher has its advantages too

It’s not fair. Two instructors teach the same class, but one is markedly easier. I know because my friend told me so.

We have a 10-page essay due every week, in our version, and the professor takes our paper to the woodshed, having his way with a red-inked battle-ax.

My friend cruises by with a two-pager every other week and a guaranteed A, written in soothing green marker.

I’m not going to say in which of my classes these events occur, nor will I say which “principles of management” or “media ethics” it may violate.

But it doesn’t make sense.

When students schedule classes, we sometimes decide using RateMyProfessors.com. It doesn’t

always go as planned, and we wind up where I am, with the tougher teacher and nothing to show for it but a few more gray hairs and a greater reluctance to check our grades on Moodle.

This situation appears to be a gross injustice. How can such disparity exist in a higher education institution? Who do we hold accountable? Our school? Our teachers?

How about ourselves?

While my friend was quick to gloat about the cupcake curriculum, guess what he didn’t tell me: anything about the material covered. That’s because he has no idea. He can’t. All his money’s bought him is a sense of complacency. Give me my high school yearbook, and I can get that

self-satisfaction for free.

These classes — especially the upperclassman variety — are supposed to challenge us. Avoiding the tough ones only compromises our upward trajectory. Of course I’d rather sleep in those days my friend has nothing due.

Jack Johnson I’d also Columnist rather be able to apply more sensible moral reasoning to the decisions I make at work and beyond – something refined only in my course. My friend is literally only dreaming of this.

But we should zoom out.

There’s a greater lesson here: the

futility of comparing oneself to others. Is it fair that 5-year-olds get to watch cartoons at their leisure?

Maybe not, but the overwhelming circumstantial differences between toddlers and undergrads keep us from making this absurd comparison.

In this case, we don’t hold ourselves to a baby’s standards.

So why should I hold myself to my friend’s? Because he’s a couple decades older than that 5-yearold? If anything, the added age only sends our circumstances further from one another.

Let’s hold ourselves to our own standards and keep raising them.

Comparisons of this sort only incite jealousy, skew our selfworth and divert our destinies.

Besides, my information is only coming from my friend, whose judgment may or may not be like my own — whose word may or may not weigh less than my own.

Who may or may not stay out drinking without fear of bad grades.

Who may or may not be afraid of the red pen.

Who may or may not decide to watch cartoons.

Jack Johnson is a 23-year-old mass communication junior from Fort Worth, Texas. Follow him on Twitter @TDR_jjohnson.

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Movie-goers should expect more from third dimension What was the last movie you saw in theaters?

It’s OK. I’ll give you time to think about it.

For some people, that question may be an easy one to answer. For others, it may be a bit harder to remember.

The movie industry has struggled lately to attract people to the theaters. With many families owning big-screen TVs with surround sound and a blu-ray players, what purpose is there to buy an expensive movie ticket and overpriced snacks when you can stay in the comfort of your own home?

The movie industry is fighting back during the last year with a new way to enjoy movies — 3-D. At first, I was hesitant to see a feature film in 3-D. My only experience of the third dimension was the Walt Disney World attraction “Honey, I Shrunk the Audience” which, when I was 5 years old, scared the hell out of me.

Childhood memories aside, another big turnoff was the ticket price. It’s bad enough paying $9 per ticket (of course for guys that would double if you bring a date), but paying an extra $2.50 per ticket just to watch it with some glasses didn’t really appeal to me.

Yes, I know — filming a movie in 3-D is more expensive.

Also the movie theater has to buy a 3-D projector and usually a new screen to optimize viewing pleasure, so I understand why it is more expensive.

Yet I feel for the extra money, the experience should be more.

Watching Disney’s “Up” in 3-D was quite entertaining.

Seeing the house soar across the screen while clouds floated behind it in what appeared to be the far distance was a new experience.

But, it didn’t make the movie any better. I still would’ve been holding back the tears if I Adam Arinder saw it in 2-D. I just couldn’t Columnist justify the extra dimension or extra money.

The main differences I’ve seen so far between cinema 3-D and a Disney World attraction 3-D is in the cinema, a bit of depth has been added to the scene. It really seems as if there were a hole in the theater and the screen just stretched back. In the Disney attraction, it appeared to fly out of the screen to entertain — or in my case frighten the audience.

And while I’ve heard some movies are trying to use the latter in cinema, they’re probably wasting their time. By doing this, they aren’t making a movie — just a cheap thrill.

I never saw “The Final Destination” in 3-D. But, it was mostly people’s body parts and guts flying out of screen at the audience, from what I heard,.

This is nothing but a cheap parlor trick — a gimmick — and sadly this is where cinema 3-D is right now.

I would love for this 3-D trend to catch on, but movie makers need to use it right.

As of right now, the movie theaters are the only place movie enthusiasts can go to watch a movie in a way they can’t at their own home.

But, this roadblock may change soon when Panasonic’s 50-inch 3-D television becomes available to the public. Not much detail has been shed on this new screen, but it could give movie theaters a run for their money.

C’mon movie companies —

amaze me.

I want to sit in a theater staring at the screen with my 3-D glasses in awe of what I’m watching, and it’s just not there yet. Until then, I’ll just stay at home with my big screen and my blu-rays.

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

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changing his mind to honor his promise to the city.

Also, Brooks & Dunn announced they would retire, but eventually decided to do a farewell tour, including Baton Rouge, he said.

Davis said everyone involved was committed to making the festival happen despite the difficulties.

“Mayor [Kip] Holden called me one morning ... when things were looking bad, and said, ‘There is no way this festival won’t happen,’” he said.

Holden said the festival will be the spotlight of national media attention, proving to the rest of the country Baton Rouge can host a festival of this magnitude.

“This festival shows what can happen if you don’t limit your imagination and ability to succeed,” he said.

Mitch Landrieu, lieutenant governor, said the festival will boost the local economy, cre‘This ating jobs for festival the festival and attracting tour- shows what ists. can happen Landrieu said he pre- if you don’t dicts the Bayou limit your Country Superfest to grow in imagination.’ the next few Kip Holden years, eventually becom- EBRP mayor-president ing a four-day event and matching the size of the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festivals, which had 400,000 attendants last year.

“This will put Baton Rouge on the map for country music and once again make Louisiana the music capital in America,” he said.

Davis said the festival — which will mark the nation’s largest stadium country music festival — will be promoted across the South.

“This event will be unlike any other festival in America,” he said. “Everyone in the country will be watching us.”

Arrigo said in addition to tickets, special packages will be available that include room rates at local hotels.

“People always ask why Baton Rouge never has big-name artists,” Arrigo said. “We have some of the biggest names [in country music] coming to Baton Rouge — now let’s show the rest of the country how well this will work.”

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