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LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

Advocate editorial shameful, unethical EDITOR IN CHIEF QUINT FORGEY @QuintForgey On Monday, President Barack Obama called U.S. Rep. Darrell Issa “the definition of chutzpah” after the California Republican and unrelenting Obama White House critic had the audacity to feature a picture of the commander in chief working at his Oval Office desk in a campaign mailer boasting Issa’s bipartisan credentials. But following The Advocate’s shockingly glib editorial on Wednesday regarding The Daily Reveille’s studentled decision to reduce print frequency, that’s a presidential designation I wish Obama would have waited to bestow upon Advocate editorial page editors Danny Heitman and Lanny Keller, editor in chief Peter Kovacs, general manager Sheila Runnels and publisher Dan Shea. The Advocate’s editorial board said our recent decision to produce an enlarged weekly newspaper and focus more on our digital footprint across the LSU community was an “unnecessary retreat” the infamously press-averse former Gov. Huey Long would have celebrated. What they failed to mention was literally any contextualization of our dire fiscal situation or the fact that there would be

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Pete Jenkins, ‘father’ of defensive line, barrels into fifth decade as coach BY JOSH THORNTON @JoshuaThornton

see LETTER, page 11

Arden Key knows not to test Pete Jenkins. Jenkins, the Tigers’ 75-year-old defensive line coach, has been around the coaching circuit for more than five decades and is on his third stint with the Tigers. So when Jenkins took the reigns from Ed Orgeron as defensive line coach, the sophomore pass rusher noticed a distinct difference between the two. “Coach Pete coaches us like grown men,” Key said. And you better listen to him. “With him being in the league so long teaching grown

see JENKINS, page 2

LITERATURE

Southern Review publishes fall issue BY LAUREN HEFFKER @laurheffker Maintaining the beauty and quality of The Southern Review, a product of LSU Press for more than 80 years, isn’t an easy task, but co-editors Emily Nemens and Jessica Faust welcome the challenge. Nemens and Faust released the Review’s auFAUST tumn issue this month. Based out of Johnston Hall, the quarterly literary journal features poetry, fiction and nonfiction NEMENS prose. New and renowned local and international authors send work during the submission period. Nemens and Faust are the primary producers of the journal, with Nemens as the prose and art editor and Faust as the poetry editor. Their positions serve as full-time jobs for both. “There’s not many journals like this left in the country, in terms of professional quarterlies that are publishing really top-notch fiction,” Nemens said. The journal selects roughly one percent of work submitted, she said.

see REVIEW, page 2

RESEARCH

Ph.D. student teaches week-long intensive medical radiation course in Mexico BY ALLISON BRUHL @albruhl__ University medical physics Ph.D. student Lydia Jagetic joined her passion for research, teaching and travel over the summer in Ensenada, Mexico. She almost skimmed past the opportunity in an ad called “Outreach in Mexico” in a graduate student newsletter. “It was the very last thing, so I almost completely overlooked

it,” Jagetic said. “It was the day the application was due, but it all worked out.” “I’ve always been really interested in outreach and traveling and other cultures and things like that, so it was a perfect combination of everything that I love,” she said. “Once it caught my eye, I was sold on it.” Jagetic volunteered to teach a week-long intensive course for high school and college students

in Mexico on the uses of radiation in medicine. The course was organized by Clubes de Ciencia, a non-profit organization that aims to inspire and mentor the future generation of scientists and innovators in Mexico. “It was an amazing experience, absolutely incredible,” Jagetic said. The majority of her students spoke English fluently, except for

see RADIATION, page 2

LSU Ph.D. medical physics graduate Lydia Jagetic volunteered to teach high school and college students in Mexico the uses of medical radiation.

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page 2 REVIEW, from page 1 The co-editors strive to incorporate a mix of work, from emerging literary talents to more established sources and even solicit older writers. “We like to have a combination of new voices, but we also want very established voices that we admire,” Faust said. As they make their selections, Faust and Nemens begin the editing process, which can range from slight alterations to rewriting a character’s history. Faust said they have no desire to move away from the printed version of the Review — the way it’s been done since 1935.

RADIATION, from page 1 one. Jagetic said she was worried about him understanding the lessons. “But he stuck it out the whole week. We had a lot of walking from place to place and he was always the one next to me trying to ask me questions, struggling through broken English,” Jagetic said. She said the boy was constantly there and engaged. The other class members were always there to help translate if there was something he really didn’t understand. He ended up earning the highest score on the final exit exam. “It was really incredible. I couldn’t believe it,” she said. “The students were so inspiring. It was a really wide range of ages, backgrounds and base knowledge levels, so I was nervous going into it, but all of them were so excited to learn and

Thursday, October 27, 2016 While they want to retain the integrity of their print product, the Review offers online content to accompany the work published in the journal, including audio readings and blogs featuring writers. The Review is consistently recognized as one of the top literary journals in the country, earning several awards annually. “It really speaks to the quality of the writers that we’re able to get in the journal, and I think that’s because of the longstanding reputation of this journal,” Faust said. While they like to do a “hat tip” to southern letters, the issues usually don’t center

around a certain theme. Staying relevant remains an obstacle the journal faces with each issue. While upholding the standards of the journal’s reputation is intimidating, Faust and Nemens love rising to the occasion. They have a range of previous contributors whose relationship with the journal goes back longer than she’s been alive, Nemens said. Understanding if and how their work still fits into the journal is a great part of what makes the Review so definitive. “For every moment of continuity, you have to balance it with something new,” Nemens said.

dedicated,” Jagetic said. had learned. The course consisted of four “It was nice to hear that it days. Half of each day was spent wasn’t just them coming grudgon lectures and the other half ingly. They went home excited working on labs that correlated for them to be learning things to what was learned in the class- and their families saw that,” room. On the last day, students Jagetic said. had presentaJagetic wants tions with realto continue ‘I’ve always been really world scenarios. teaching abroad She said her interested in outreach and and experiencfavorite moment traveling and other cultures ing new cultures of the trip hapin third world pened after the and things like that, so it countries as she final presenta- was a perfect combination completes her tions, taking picPh.D. tures and saying of everything that I love.’ J a g e t i c goodbye to the works in the lab students and of Wayne NeLYDIA JAGETIC families. whauser in the medical physics Ph.D. student The parDepartment of ents and sister Physics and Asof one of her students came up tronomy. After receiving her and gave her a hug and kiss on Master’s degree in medical physthe cheek. The sister translated ics in 2013, she spent an academic for her parents to Jagetic how year in Croatia as a Fulbright Felher sister would come home ev- low, researching radiotherapy in eryday excited about what she developing countries.

JENKINS, from page 1 men, basically whatever he [tells you] you gotta do,” Key said. “He’ll walk us through it, and we got the utmost respect for him ... Everybody is dialed in and ready to learn what’s new.” Jenkins is a mentor to Orgeron, and the two are very close, LSU’s coach said. During LSU’s pregame walk down Victory Hill outside of Tiger Stadium, Jenkins is second off the bus — right after Orgeron. Jenkins even made an appearance on Orgeron’s weekly radio show last Wednesday. Orgeron enjoys Jenkins’ presence, and he won’t hesitate to tell anyone that, either. “A special guest joining us here, and I know [he’s a] special man to you,” LSU’s host of The Ed Orgeron Show on Wednesdays, Chris Blair, said Oct. 19 during the show at TJ Ribs. “What a special guest and a great man,” Orgeron followed. “He’s my right hand man and helped me be a better head coach and a better man on a daily basis. He’s my mentor, and it’s just an honor to have him with us.” Tommy Clapp, the father of sophomore offensive guard Will Clapp, played under Jenkins when he was the defensive line coach in 1984. Tommy Clapp calls Jenkins one of the biggest influences in his life. “I’ve heard Pete Jenkins’ story since I was a little kid,” Will said. “I met him when I was a little kid ... Pete knows his stuff. He’s considered the father of almost everything the D-Line does.” But Jenkins isn’t as youthful as he was in 1984 when he began his first stint with LSU. When outside linebackers coach Dennis “Meatball” Johnson was moved from graduate assistant to a position coach, Jenkins was left alone to coach the defensive line. Senior defensive end Christian LaCouture, who is out for the season with a torn ACL, has been involved with Jenkins and has become a de facto assistant coach. “Pete is by himself, and he’s 75,” Key said. “He can’t do a lot of things he wants to do, but Christian LaCouture is out there helping us out. He’s been out there before, so he really letting us know what he see out there they we don’t see.” During practice and before games, LaCouture is can be seen helping out with drills or giving technique tips to different defensive lineman beside Jenkins. Key says having LaCouture isn’t like a coach, but more like an “older brother.” As for Jenkins, Key said he keeps everything fairly candid. “If he saw something, he’s going to let you know,” Key said. “If you’re good, he’s going to let you know. Depending on what you’re doing, he’s going to let you know if you having a sorry practice or a good practice.”

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Sports

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TILLIS Tigers hope Tillis, Fears will spark new momentum BY CHRIS CALDARERA @Caldarera_TDR LSU volleyball’s Gina Tillis is riding an impressive offensive hot streak from the Tigers’ last three matches. In games against Florida, South Carolina and Missouri, the junior outside hitter had a respectable total of 34 kills, including a conference-best, 19-kill performance against the Gamecocks. Tillis also added 20 digs. “Gina had an elite offensive performance against South Carolina,” said LSU coach Fran Flory. “We need leadership like that if we want to become a consistent team.” Although Flory is impressed with Tillis’ recent outings, she is hoping that she sees Tillis’ lead-by-example type of leadership transfer to her fellow upperclassmen soon. “I don’t think I would consider myself a vocal leader,” Tillis said. “I try to give my all when I’m on the floor and hopefully motivate my teammates through the way I play.” FEARS BACK ON THE FLOOR Junior middle blocker Khourtni Fears found her way back into the lineup in LSU’s previous contest against Missouri. Fears has only played in 45 sets this year, and the Missouri game marks the first time she has played in a match since the Ole Miss game on Oct. 5, where she played in two sets. “We wanted her to spend a little time watching video to help her regain her rhythm,” Flory

see MOMENTUM, page 4

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MEN’S BASKETBALL

Junior forward Epps earns role after two-year waiting period BY JACOB HAMILTON @jac0b_hamlt0n Aaron Epps waited his turn. Two years in a front court stacked with NBA talent necessitated that waiting period. Backing up first-round pick Jarell Martin and the NBA’s first-overall pick Ben Simmons in his first two seasons, LSU coach Johnny Jones could only muster eight minutes per game for Epps. “Last year [it] was tough to get him a lot of minutes because the guy he was playing behind happened to be the number one player taken in the draft,”

Jones said. “There [were] a lot of minutes taken from him in that area.” Now, the junior forward’s patience is paying off. He’s expected to receive heavy minutes as the Tigers’ first big man off the bench. “His confidence is high now because he knows that there are minutes available to him,” Jones said. “You will see the versatility that Aaron Epps will bring to this team.” Epps’ frame is a near carbon copy of his favorite NBA player, Kevin Durant. Rising a staggering 6-foot-10 off the hardwood and weighing in at 220 pounds,

Then-sophomore forward Aaron Epps (21) dunks the ball during the Tigers’ 90-81 victory against Ole Miss on Jan. 13 in the PMAC.

Epps looks like a Southeastern Conference basketball player. With the athleticism of a state runner-up in the high jump, Epps is a potentially dangerous weapon for the Tigers as a high percentage shooter from the field who can run the floor with the ability of a guard and finish at the rim. Epps said he’s comfortable playing both forward positions, but he’s best as a pick-and-pop stretch forward. After draining eight of 28 threes in two years, Epps said his three-point shot will be

see EPPS, page 4

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Underclassmen to scrimmage in Orgeron’s coaching concept today BY JOSH THORNTON @JoshuaThornton_

Junior wideout D.J. Chark doesn’t want to be a waterboy. Coach Ed Orgeron brought the “Tiger Bowl” concept from his time at Miami: Upperclassmen will coach the underclassmen in a scrimmage during the bye week. LSU will play the in-house scrimmage on Thursday, and players will find out their coaching assignments on Tuesday. “I said if I ever become a head coach that’s what I want to do with our team,” Orgeron said. “We did it at USC, our guys have a blast. They get to coach … They have fun. It gives them a nice little taste of open date that they got their time away. We got work done, but they also got rest and get to go home and come back with great attitude.” As a long as Chark isn’t a waterboy, he said he sees himself as a quarterbacks coach. “I’m curious to see what I am,” the junior wideout said. “Hopefully, I’m not a waterboy. Hopefully I’m something important … I want to be a quarterback coach. I’m going to shake it up a little bit.” MOORE, JETER SHOULD BE READY TO PLAY VERSUS ALABAMA Junior fullback J.D. Moore is taking things slow. With no game this week, the LSU staff wants to approach Moore’s cervical strain with caution. Moore said he injured himself on the opening kickoff of LSU’s 38-21 victory against Ole Miss on Saturday. “I feel fine now,” Moore said when he met with the media on Wednesday. “If this was a game

OWL week I could’ve already returned, but since this is a bye week, we’re just kind of taking advantage of the extra rest.” Moore was at LSU’s practice on Tuesday, but he did not participate in any drills. Senior tight end Colin Jeter and Chark missed practice Tuesday with a sprained wrist and a sprained finger, respectively. Both said they’re fine and expressed the same sentiment: If LSU were slated to play a game this week, they would be OK to play. Chark was seen with his finger wrapped, but Jeter did not have his wrist wrapped. Chark said he noticed his finger beginning to swell after LSU’s victory against Ole Miss. “I got it looked at,” he said. “They wanted to keep me out and make sure ... it’s ready next week. The swelling is going down.” There’s a chance sophomore offensive tackle Toby Weathersby could return for LSU’s matchup versus No. 1 Alabama on Nov. 5. Weathersby has missed the last four games because of a high ankle sprain he suffered during LSU’s 23-20 win versus Mississippi State on Sept. 17. Orgeron said on Tuesday, if Weathersby is “100 percent,” he would play versus the Tide. The Houston native was the starting right tackle in LSU’s first three games, and sophomore offensive lineman Maea Teuhema and senior Ethan Pocic have started in his absence. Weathersby has practiced the last two weeks in a yellow non-contact jersey, but he was able to participate in individual drills, not full-team drills. The 6-foot-5, 302-pound tackle spoke with the media for the first time since August and said he’s feeling better Wednesday. “Right the now, the percentage-wise, I just can’t say,” Weathersby said. “I’m feeling way better. Better than what I was before. I’m able to last in practice and not my ankle giving out. I feel good and we’re going to go from there.”

We need leadership like [Tillis’] if we want to become a consistent team. FRAN FLORY LSU volleyball coach

MOMENTUM, from page 3 said. “It’s hard for someone to sit out two years [because of an ACL injury] and come back 100 percent in sync.” Fears averaged 1.03 blocks per set and 0.85 blocks per set her freshman and sophomore years before being sidelined by her ACL injury for her junior year, forcing her to apply for and receive a medical redshirt. “She’s had some good practices recently, so hopefully she can get going again,” Flory said. Fears played in one set against Missouri and finished the night with two solo blocks and two assisted blocks. MOMENTUM WILL BE KEY LSU has played a total of 10 home games in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center this season, and the Tigers have lost every one of them.

This marks the second consecutive season the Tigers will have a losing record at home. In 2015, LSU finished with a 4-7 record in the PMAC. Now, with only four home games remaining this season, Flory and the team want to generate some momentum before their next home stand. “Our next two road games against South Carolina and Florida are vital,” Flory said. “If we can establish some rhythm, we’ll feel a lot more comfortable heading into our home games.” LSU’s next home match will be Friday, Nov. 4, but the Tigers insist their focus is on South Carolina for the time being. “Gaining some momentum from these road games will go a long way,” Tillis said. “We want to get our first home win, but we have to be ready to compete against the Gamecocks.”

EPPS, from page 3 much improved this season. “I’m a lot better,” Epps said. “A lot more confident too. Freshman year I was kind of iffy, but this year I know I can make that shot.” Jones said the spark Epps provided off the bench when LSU took down No. 9 Kentucky in January showcases the impact he can make. With Simmons forced to the bench early with two fouls, Epps scored eight points, knocking down both of his attempts from behind the arc in nine minutes of relief. “Ben Simmons went to the bench with 15 minutes to go in the first half, and Epps really kind of changed the game,” Jones said. “He picked and popped the guards coming off, hit two big threes for us.” For Jones, Epps’ game grew during the offseason and has earned him an increased role, but he must continue improving on defense if those minutes are to stick. Epps said he put on six pounds of muscle in the offseason, which should help him bang with bigger players in the post. “Very capable shooter from outside and certainly can finish at the rim on the break,” Jones said. “One of the areas he’ll

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Junior wide receiver D.J. Chark (82) turns toward his teammates after a touchdown during the LSU 45-10 win against Southern Mississippi on Oct. 15 at Tiger Stadium.

continue to improve and get better is on the defensive side of the basketball.” Withholding expectations for himself, Epps said he doesn’t know his exact role when the Tigers open up their season

against Reinhardt on Nov. 7. He’s excited for whatever Jones has in store for him. “I just want to come in and play hard, work hard every day,” Epps said. “Whatever coach asks me to do.”

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Junior forward Aaron Epps (21) responds to a reporter during Media Day on Oct. 12 in the Basketball Practice Facility.

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Alumnus promotes outdoor culture

FLOW

BY KENNEDI WALKER @kennedi0497

New Orleans-based Flow Tribe to perform at Varsity Theatre on Halloween BY CYNTHEA CORFAH @LacedInCyn New Orleans-based band Flow Tribe went from being a high school backyard band to working alongside former Cash Money Records producer Mannie Fresh for its 2017 album. Flow Tribe got its start in 2004 when band members K.C. O’Rorke, Chad Penot, Mario Palmisano, Bryan Santos, Russel Olschner and Blake Quick were seniors in high school. John Michael Early joined in 2005. More than 11 years later, the group is on a seven-city tour and will stop in Baton Rouge to perform at the Varsity Theatre on Oct. 31.

photo courtesy of FLOW TRIBE

“I know all of the members through high school at Brother Martin in New Orleans,” guitarist, songwriter and producer Bryan Santos said. “K.C. was our class president, actually, so before I knew him as a bandmate, I knew him as our class president.” In 2006, the band began booking gigs wherever they could. During this time, both Santos and harmonicist, percussionist and pianist John Michael Early attended the University. “I lived on campus for all four years, just a few blocks from The Varsity, so it’s fun to check in and see what’s good on the block,” Early said. Flow Tribe performs everything from rock

see FLOW TRIBE, page 6

Since its inception two autumns ago, University alumnus Jeffrey Roedel has been compiling journal entries, products and concepts for his project, Wonder South, a brand promoting Southern outdoor culture. Now, the journal’s first issue is out, with plans for a spring issue in the works. With a journal composed of pieces from Louisiana writers, Wonder South also partners with women, craftsmen and artists to offer locally-made products. It tells its story through the viewpoint of nature. “To me, having a childlike wonder about the world around us is one of the best attributes you can have,” Roedel said. “The idea of always being curious to learn, curious to explore, curious to grow really appeals to me.” According to its website, Wonder South’s mission is “to foster creative community, inspire bold stewardship of our environment and culture and to encourage daily adventure,” ultimately aiming to “[raise] awareness of conservation issues, such as our coastal land loss here in Louisiana.” Roedel said a common misconception involves people misconstruing Wonder South as only for the “outdoors type.” He said the idea for Wonder South began during the fall of 2014. After discussing some of the early concepts with his friends, one of them connected

see WONDER SOUTH, page 6

LIFESTYLE

Historic bank converted to luxury hotel in downtown Baton Rouge BY RAYKAEL MORRIS @raykael_morris From 1920s skyscraper to state bank, the historic building at 150 Third Street has seen it all. Now, it is The Watermark Baton Rouge Hotel, the latest addition to the Autograph Collection of hotels by Marriott. Though the downtown Baton Rouge hotel opened its doors Oct. 14, general manager and University alumnus Adam Gautreaux said The Watermark’s future looks promising. “The hotel has been pretty much sold out the entire first two weeks,” he said. “We expect it remain that way into the

holiday season.” The Watermark Baton Rouge boasts 144 rooms, along with a full-sized restaurant and bar. The average price per night ranges from $199-$249, depending on vacancy and events happening in the city. The hotel plans on opening a kosher-style delicatessen called Milford’s on Third. Despite a primarily kosher menu, other options will also be available. Citing its luxurious products, Gautreaux said The Watermark should help boost the city’s economy. “This property will be set apart from others because of

the product level that we have from the food and the service,” Gautreaux said. Executive Chef Chad Galiano said one of the things distinguishing the second Marriott property in downtown Baton Rouge from other lodging options is its committed staff of employees. “The amount of attention and drive [within] the workers to put something on the market that is nonexistent right now is amazing,” Galiano said. “Our team is really focused on making this hotel the best in the city.”

see WATERMARK HOTEL, page 6

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The Watermark Hotel opened on Oct. 14 at 150 N. Third St. and has 144 guest rooms, two restaurants, a fitness center and meeting space.

page 6 WONDER SOUTH, from page 5 Roedel with his current partner, Jeffrey Beck, who was also thinking about some similar projects. “We met in early 2015 and began conceptualizing what Wonder South should and could be,” Roedel said. As a kid, Roedel said he enjoyed camping trips with his Cub Scout troop, riding his bike through the woods and playing sports. Though he doesn’t have a lot of time, he still enjoys biking, hiking and exploring. He said Wonder South has a great network of freelance contributors in Louisiana and other places throughout the Southeast. As assignments are being finalized for the journal’s spring issue, some products available include shirts, patches, hats and cutting boards. Roedel said to also look out for affordable, durable canvas trail bags. After partnering with its spon-

WATERMARK HOTEL, from page 5 Gautreaux said the unique history behind the hotel makes it stand out. He said they incorporated the nearly century-old building’s “storied past” into the artwork throughout the lobby and rooms. “Baton Rouge has never really seen anything like this,” he said. The Third Street property served as the Louisiana National Bank for 40 years before it turned into a state building. In 1927, it became the site of Baton Rouge’s first skyscraper, according to the hotel’s website. Guests can still see the Louisiana National Bank engraving above the new Watermark sign. Ann Connelly Fine Art employee and University alumna Chelsea Norris said the hotel was designed to not only honor its colorful past, but also to add a modern touch. “The artwork not only

Thursday, October 27, 2016 sor, Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana, Roedel and Beck are working to develop content that will reach out to the youth and get them excited about making a difference. In the near future, both Wonder South and the CRCL will engage in hands-on coastal restoration efforts, such as plantings. Roedel said Wonder South speaks to a generation that has “largely lost touch with authenticity,” which he believes his brand can restore through nature. “If we can inspire people through untold Southern stories and images, get them more aware of and responsive to their surroundings — both their community of people and the nature around them — and offer them quality, locally-made goods for their journeys, then I’d be happy,” Roedel said. Wonder South will have a pop-up store at Slash Creative on White Light Night in Mid City on Nov. 18. makes it contemporary, but it tells the story behind the building and its evolution over time,” Norris said. From the marble floors to the furniture design, Norris said the decor was custom-made for the new hotel. However, she said the design team still tried to convey a playful feng shui throughout the interior. Some murals of the old bank’s founders have been brushed with more modern finishes. For example, the Lee Griffin mural features the iconic banker taking a selfie on an iPhone. Norris said she would describe the decor of the hotel as “modern, eclectic and authentic.” She said she is excited her firm gets to put the icing on the cake when it comes to designing the hotel. “We get to come in at the very end and really help make it something special,” she said.

FLOW TRIBE, from page 5 to hip-hop. While its sound is influenced by the band’s hometown, it is also heavily inspired by James Brown, Early said. More than anything, the band wants their audience to be able to dance, move and have a positive experience. They’ve performed for a variety of audiences, including college bars and black-tie events. “We normally don’t write a setlist for shows, which gives us the flexibility to play a few tunes, read the crowd and go

from there,” Early said. “We jump from genre to genre pretty quickly, and it’s all upbeat, rhythmic and danceable, so we find that gives us some appeal across the board.” In addition to their tour and album release, Flow Tribe is building a recording studio in New Orleans. The studio has been under construction for two years and is almost complete, Early said. While on tour, Flow Tribe plans to rent the space to other musicians for recordings and rehearsals.

Group members said they hope to release their next album by early 2017. They teamed up with Mannie Fresh to bring more of a hip-hop and dance sound to the songs they had been writing and tweaking for nearly a year, Early said. “Our typical audience is full of fun-loving, dance-craving, open-minded folks who are down to explore new music and join the party with us,” Early said. Flow Tribe will join funk band Lettuce on The Varsity’s stage Halloween day at 8 p.m.

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Members of Flow Tribe wear colorful suits to play during the Voodoo Music and Arts festival on Oct. 31, 2015, in New Orleans City Park.

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Thursday, October 27, 2016 BATON ROUGE COMMUNITY

Knock Knock Children’s Museum set to open this summer BY HANNAH WOMACK Manship School News Service Knock Knock Children’s Museum is set to debut in Baton Rouge’s City Brooks Community Park on Dalrymple Drive sometime this summer after being hit with flood-related construction delays. The precise opening date of the BREC facility remains vague, and the total cost of the museum is also a moving target, says Project Manager Melissa Bell, until final plans are set in concrete. With a promise of full interactive “learning zones” for kids to consume more brainpower, the museum’s learning zones are designed to connect a child’s every day experience to

learning, said Aza Bowlin, chairwoman of the facility’s board of directors. Bowlin said design experts and community volunteers created these exhibits, guided by a survey of Baton Rouge’s specific early education needs. Some of the learning zones will be unique to Louisiana culture. Roughly 30,000 square feet in three floors of Knock Knock’s learning zones will help children learn reading, writing, math, visual arts, performance, science, technology, engineering, health and wellness while having fun. “Children’s museums inspire informal learning through play which scientific research shows is the most effective way to

teach young children,” Bowlin said. Traditional museums have the look-but-don’t-touch policy, she noted. Not Knock Knock Children’s Museum. This place is the opposite: Learning zones are made to be manipulated by kids. With 18 learning zones and an outdoor play area, Bowlin said that a day at Knock Knock will be a full day of activity for the family. While there is no food service inside, the green space shaded by live oaks provides for a picnic spot outside the museum’s rear door. Knock Knock Children’s Museum broke ground more than a year ago. Bowlin said with the massive repair

operations following the August flooding, the project was hit by construction delays. “In addition to affecting our opening timeline, the recent flood has highlighted the need for a community gathering place where families can come to learn through play and alleviate stress,” Bowlin points out. “Knock Knock is ready for the challenge.” Bowlin says the children’s museum would not happen without philanthropic support of individuals, families, companies and foundations. Because Knock Knock is still a work in progress, the cost of entry and hours of operation are not yet determined, said Project Manager Bell. “We

are hoping to be a museum for all.” There will be opportunities to sponsor a class fieldtrip. Bell said this will allow under-privileged schools, which may not be able to pay the cost of a fieldtrip, to experience it nonetheless. The suggested ages for the learning zones are infants to eight years old, but older siblings can also enjoy the museum, promises Bell. Job positioning will be phased in closer to the opening date. Bell said the museum currently has a staff of three, including her. The other two are Peter Olsen, executive director, and Katie Page, coordinator of educational resources and programs.

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LSU gymnast Ruby Harrold adjusts to role on team BY CHRISTIAN BOUTWELL @CBoutwell_

Ruby Harrold thought her freshman teammates on the LSU gymnastics team weren’t going to like her. For openers, her age, 20, wasn’t typical for a freshman barreling into college and her first collegiate meet. And, in Harrold’s case, she was 4,543 miles away from her home in Bristol, England. “She deferred [her entering college] so that she could [participate in] the Olympic Games and train for that,” associate head gymnastics coach Jay Clark said. “She’s at a different place in her life than the average kid who just turned 18 and [went] off to college. I was wondering how that is going to mesh, but it’s working so far.” Perhaps, that’s because Ruby is not the typical freshman. At first, she thought her two freshman teammates — now roommates — would be apprehensive. “They probably were dreading it,” Harrold laughed.

“Dreading having an ‘old maid,’” Clark jabbed. This month Harrold leaped into her first season for the Tigers as an all-around gymnast. Before her time as a fully enrolled student-athlete — nearly a month after her trip to Brazil for the 2016 Summer Olympics as a member of Great Britain’s fifth-place national gymnastics team — she had visited Baton Rouge twice. But connection to LSU spans years. “My coach at home and [current sophomore all-arounder] Lexie’s [Priessman] old coach had a pre-existing relationship,” Harrold said. “We used to come overseas and train and go on camps and share ideas and coaching styles.” Coincidentally, during Clark’s first year at LSU, he ran into Harrold on one of her trips to Priessman’s gym — Cincinnati Gymnastics Academy — and was later eventually able to escort her to Baton Rouge on an unofficial recruiting visit. Later, she made an official recruitment visit.

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Ruby Harrold inside LSU’s gymnastics practicing facility.

“She was a Tiger the first time she came on campus,” underscores LSU head coach D-D Breaux. Was it tough for Harrold to obtain consent from her father to attend a school at a university for far from home? “My dad was pretty open to the idea,” she said. “He never said no; he was always open to giving it a go.” “Fortunately, her coach, her dad and Ruby cooperated and everything came together and we were able to get her on our

campus twice — which is what we thought was a big victory in the recruiting process,” Breaux said. But with Olympic training comes Olympic recovery, which Harrold is still undergoing in accordance with a plan Clark developed for her. It’s important to rest her body with some down time and not feel the pressure to immediately prepare again, said Breaux. “Jay’s plan is very good and we’re still in it. She’s still not

doing what everyone else is doing in the gym.” Harrold’s thankful for the recovery period, but she is driven to return to full-time training. Most important to Breaux, she jokes, is Harrold’s cherished childhood memories for and attachment to English football are no more. Not in Louisiana. “We’ve already established the fact that she likes American football better than soccer,” Breaux joked. “That’s a big deal.”

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First male CoverGirl important step forward for gender roles in our changing society BY BRIANNA RHYMES @BriannaCRhymes

CoverGirl broke beauty barriers earlier this month when 17-year-old male makeup artist James Charles was named the new face of the cosmetics brand. Charles is a high school senior from Bethlehem, New York, but he still makes time to keep an active presence on social media with more than 100,000 subscribers on YouTube and more than 700,000 followers on Instagram. I can’t imagine it’s hard for him to keep people interested with the amount of makeup tutorials and reviews he has done, encouraging boys and girls everywhere to become one with their inner makeup artist. This is why it was no surprise to me that he was chosen by CoverGirl to challenge gender norms and become the first male spokesperson in the company’s nearly 60-year history. Many social media users took to Twitter and CoverGirl’s comment section on Instagram to complain that a boy should not have been chosen as a model for CoverGirl. One Instagram user even commented, “This is sad. This is not right. This disgusts me. Men should not be wearing

that makeup. CoverGirl is not for men. Y’all need Jesus.” By naming Charles the new spokesperson for their company, CoverGirl is starting a movement I support. In 2016, it’s not as uncommon as one might think for a boy to have an interest in makeup or any other form of cosmetics. For years, women have dominated cosmetology-related career fields deemed unmasculine. But with the rise of social media, more men shine under the spotlight for demonstrating their talents at styling hair and applying makeup. Representation like this can make an important change in the lives of many young boys and girls who are shamed for liking something that isn’t normal for their gender. Young boys are taught that liking makeup and dresses is wrong because it’ll “make you gay,” and young girls are taught that they can’t get dirty or like action figures because that’s “boy stuff” or not “ladylike.”

The most common argument against Charles being named a CoverGirl is that the makeup brand is CoverGirl and not “CoverBoy.” Playboy magazine has plastered naked women all over everything they published for years, yet their models weren’t required to be boys. CoverGirl is the name of the company, not a requirement for their models. Just as Hillary Clinton being a major party presidential candidate is important for America’s youth, so is Charles being a CoverGirl. Having people like him in these positions shows young boys and girls they can do what they want without fear of being judged. Representation is important for society’s development and growth. Representation is needed to force conversation about things that are sometimes uncomfortable to talk about. That’s when positive change happens. Brianna Rhymes is a 19-year-old mass communication sophomore from New Iberia, Louisiana.

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Concept of mass voter fraud dangerous, disingenuous RYLED UP RYAN THAXTON @ryanthax Recently dropping in the polls, Donald Trump’s newest campaign shtick is stoking fear of mass voter fraud among his supporters. Trump has refused to agree to accepting the election results until after they are in, insinuating he will contest the results if he loses — a move that has been rebuked by both Republicans and Democrats. While voter fraud does happen, law professors, political officials and researchers all agree that the occurrences are far too low to affect election outcomes. Pennsylvania recorded 28 fraud cases from 2000 to 2016, resulting in 17 convictions on charges such as voter impersonation and fraudulent use of absentee ballots according to The Washington Times. This shows that voter fraud is not a legitimate concern in modern elections because of the small number of times they occur and most cases are caught, resulting in convictions. The voting process is fragmented, decentralized, and monitored by multiple levels of officers in both parties to make it is “virtually impossible” to rig an election in modern day America, according to Princeton University history professor Julian Zelizer to CNN. The myth of widescale voter fraud may be easy to buy

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Trump signs the Republican loyalty pledge, promising to support whomever the Republican Party would nominate for the presidency in 2016 and to not run as a third-party candidate, were he not to win the nomination himself. into when you are unaware of the political process surrounding voting and support an antiestablishment candidate, but Trump’s half-true facts he’s used to scare his supporters and reinforce his claims that mass voter fraud will affect this election are

unsubstantiated. One of Trump’s claims that 1.8 million deceased people remain registered to vote comes from a Pew Charitable Trust report and is accurate, yet none of these deceased people actually voted. Can you guess why? That’s right

— they’re dead. And researchers actually agree that voter fraud through deceased voters who remain registered is rare, according to Rutgers University professor Lorraine Minnite. Voter fraud through impersonation of voters was

determined to be the least likely type of fraud by the U.S. Election Assistance Committee because it is easily discovered and largely ineffective due to the difficulty of implementation on a wide scale. Trump’s suggestion of sending people to the polls to watch others is dangerous. Forty-nine states with the exception of West Virginia already allow workers to observe polling places on election day, typically one from each party. These poll watchers are instructed to observe from afar and only interact with voters or poll workers if questions over proper law or procedure arises; their main purpose is to record events that can help create better election reform such as the cause of long lines or any problems with voting booths. Yet Trump’s urging of his supporters, people who already believe the system is rigged because of Trump’s slander — to monitor polling sites will encourage some citizens to volunteer to challenge voters’ eligibility, which could intimidate some voters at the polls. This type of interaction is not the job of poll monitors, and interferes with the fair and democratic process of voting. Trump always cited the polls in the beginning of this election, and now that he is down he claims they are suddenly lying. Voters should be inspecting statements like that, not the polling locations. Ryan Thaxton is a 20-yearold sophomore from Monroe, Louisiana.

Being white not synonymous with being ignorant to social issues all the time. MY BLACK IS the BEAUTIFUL ist Onwhite

CLARKE PERKINS @ClarkePerkins All white people aren’t evil. Actually, there are some outstanding, understanding and selfless white people in this world, many of whom I call my classmates, friends and colleagues. Those same compassionate white people understand, and many times join black people in their disgust with the racial inequality gap. They don’t try to silence or combat the black voice. They’re seen at marches and protests, speaking out against the injustices they witness. They’re around. I see them

other hand, racpeople are also around, and I also see them all the time. It needs to be understood that racism isn’t just saying, “I hate black people.” There’s this thing called institutional racism that often goes overlooked. It’s a form of racism that supports the thoughts and actions that implement disparities among the races, both politically and socially. The same people who perpetuate racism like to believe black people create their problems in their heads. They believe if you don’t speak about it, it won’t exist. But no, there’s just reasons why black people are more “woke” than some of their white

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counterparts. For starters, it’s because they want to understand and contribute to the narrowing of the racial inequality gap, so they educate themselves and acknowledge what is happening in their environments. Secondly, many African Americans know they will have to interact with white people on a regular basis. As a minority, their best option is to interact with and understand white people. Black people don’t make these issues up in their heads. Many are actually paying attention to what’s happening in this country. Unlike some white people, who know they may never have to interact with a black person in their

lifetime, and therefore refuse to understand the fight and outrage. It’s understandable, but that doesn’t make it right. And some white people really don’t comprehend the ongoing battle that black people are fighting. And that’s also OK. However, you have to be open to understanding. As my father always says, “Ignorance is not a crime. The crime is the lack of intellectual curiosity.” I can’t be mad that you don’t know or understand, but I can be mad if you refuse to try to understand. If you’re white and you whine, complain and debate every time you hear a black person mention or defend “Black

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Lives Matter,” call out a racist or attempt to make a change in this country, you are absolutely part of the problem. And even if you don’t say anything, you’re still contributing to the problem. You’re allowing racist ways of thinking to continue by doing nothing. Silence is compliance. I commend white people who speak out about what is right: equality and justice. They do exist, and they indeed have a seat at the table. This isn’t white versus black, it’s right versus wrong. Stand up and speak on what you know is right. Clarke Perkins is a 20-year-old political science junior from New Orleans, Louisiana.

Quote of the Day “A gender-equal society would be one where the word ‘gender’ does not exist: where everyone can be themselves.”

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Man arrested after pushing fans through the Quad, resisting police LSUPD spokesperson Lt. Kevin Scott said a 24-year-old non-student was arrested after pushing fans and resisting police last gameday. On Oct. 22, prior to the Ole Miss football game, Scott said non-student Tyler Anderson was reportedly yelling and pushing fans as he walked through the Quad.

Upon contact with LSUPD, Anderson reportedly grabbed the arm of an officer and attempted to pull away, according to Scott. Anderson was arrested and booked into East Baton Rouge Parish Prison for disturbing the peace, resisting arrest and battery on a police officer, Scott said.

18-year-old non-student arrested after punching drunk victim in the jaw Non-student Cale Saurage, 18, was arrested after punching a drunk man last gameday, Scott said. According to Scott, on Oct. 22 around 8 p.m., an intoxicated male victim was reportedly punched in the jaw with a closed fist by a male acquaintance while walking on the sidewalk adjacent to Coates

Hall. After being punched, the victim fell to the ground and struck his head, which resulted in multiple injuries, Scott said. The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment, according to Scott. Saurage was arrested and booked into East Baton Rouge Parish Prison for second-degree battery.

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