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ONE FINAL LECTURE University has rich history of commencement speakers BY DENA WINEGEART | @DenaWinegeart As seniors approach their final week of classes, there is likely only one thing on their minds — walking across the stage and receiving their degrees. Before they can do that, however, graduates and guests will hear from Gov. John Bel Edwards as he delivers the keynote speech at the University’s 292nd commencement ceremony. The last time graduates heard from a Louisiana governor was in 2008, when former Gov. Bobby Jindal gave the commencement address soon after his election. However, over the past 291 commencement ceremonies, the University has invited a variety of speakers to deliver keynote addresses and offer graduates inspiration and encouragement for their post-college years. Among those speakers are many former presidents, state department officials and celebrities.

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An LSU Football ticket surcharge proposed in the Faculty Senate could benefit the Tigers’ namesake. Faculty Senate Resolution 17-04, sponsored by professor James Wilkins, the director of the Louisiana Sea Grant Law and Policy Program, proposed instituting a $1 surcharge on all LSU Football ticket sales to benefit tiger conservation. Wilkins said the proposal would allow the University to turn Mike’s captivity into an opportunity to preserve his species. Ethical debates over maintaining a live tiger mascot ignited after the death of Mike VI in October, when he was euthanized following a battle with spindle cell sarcoma. Several petitions began circulating online calling on the University to forego its live mascot tradition. As of now, the search for Mike VII is ongoing. Faculty Senate president Kevin Cope said the faculty wants to ensure that holding a tiger on campus promotes the wellbeing of tigers long-term and aligns with the University’s larger educational goals. Cope said he’s skeptical Mike’s current condition as a “gladiatorial spectacle” used to whip

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STUDENT GOVERNMENT

SG president, vice president look forward to new initiatives BY CJ CARVER @CWCarver_ The University celebrated inauguration day for LSU Student Government on April 17 with the induction of new Student Government president Jason Badeaux and vice president Leah Sanders. Following the induction, Badeaux and Sanders continued the work on initiatives they campaigned on throughout March. “We’ve just finished appointing all of our executive positions,” Badeaux said. “Our main focus right now … is finishing up the semester and the things we have going on this semester.” The last SG event planned

for this semester is the extended study hours in the LSU Student Union. Beginning April 26 and lasting until May 3, the Student Union will be open from 11 p.m. until 2 a.m., the product of an initiative from SG which was introduced last semester. In addition, the newly elected SG president and vice president have been working on furthering the initiatives discussed during their campaign. “Where we are now is working on some of the initiatives that we ran on and some of the other stuff in Student Government,” Badeaux said. “We are trying to optimize over the

see INDUCTION, page 14

Candidates listen as election results are announced on March 29 in the Live Oak Lounge in the Student Union.

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Three Greek organizations recognized for outstanding philanthropic events

BY EVAN SAACKS | @evansaacks The University’s Greek councils chose three organizations to be recognized for their outstanding achievements in philanthropy for the 2016-17 academic year. Delta Zeta, Kappa Alpha and Zeta Phi Beta all received awards for events that raised money for various causes. The University’s Panhellenic Council governs 12 sororities on campus. The PHC selected Delta Zeta’s Miss LSU-USA event as an outstanding event. The annual event was held for the 19th time on March 26 and raised money for several philanthropies, including The Emerge Center, St. Lillian Academy and the Alzheimer’s Services of the Capital Area. The pageant is a yearly staple of Delta Zeta and grossed more than $69,000 last year.

see PHILANTHROPY, page 6

Louisana Survey looks at criminal justice BY DENA WINEGEART @DenaWinegeart Louisiana incarcerates people at nearly double the national incarceration rate at 816 people incarcerated per 100,000 residents, putting Louisiana at the top of the list for the highest incarceration rate in the country, according to a report from the Louisiana Justice Reinvestment Task Force. The state’s high incarceration rate is one of many criminal justice issues the 2017 Louisiana Survey touched on. The survey, conducted by the Manship School of Mass Communication’s Reilly Center for Media and Public Affairs, revealed strong public support for criminal justice reform. The survey detailed the support for new policies that may reduce the incarceration rate or the rate at which people return to prison upon release, which is currently one in every three. Among these policies are shorter sentences for those convicted of nonviolent crimes (75 percent support); more drug treatment or rehabilitation programs for people convicted of nonviolent offenses (86 percent support); and abandoning mandatory minimum sentences in favor of more flexibility for judges to determine sentences (72 percent). Also detailed in the survey is the perceived fairness of the criminal justice system from the perspective of black and white

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University chemistry professor curates LASM polymer art exhibit BY KATHERINE ROBERTS @krobe844 Whether it’s an 18th century Charles D’Agar oil painting or a 3-D printed sculpture, science can be found everywhere in art. University chemistry professor John Pojman curated the “Polymers in Art through the Centuries” exhibit with the Louisiana Art and Science Museum to highlight several different materials, which chemically react when fused to form art. A polymer consists of long chains of molecules made of repeating units. “Think of, like, Mardi Gras

beads made out of little long beads all stranded together,” Pojman said. Pojman said there are three different types of polymers: naturally occurring, man-made and synthetic. Naturally occurring polymers include materials like wood and silk, while manmade polymers are created by modifying a naturally occurring polymer. Synthetic polymers are usually derived from petroleum oil and created by scientists and engineers. Mandonesia Carter, an art gallery guide in the museum,

see POLYMERS, page 6

The ‘Polymers in Art through the Centuries’ exhibit showcases different works of art on April 25 at the Louisiana Art and Science Museum in downtown Baton Rouge.

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Thursday, April 27, 2017

POLITICS

Proposed legislation would eliminate official LSU beer BY EVAN SAACKS @evansacks Tin Roof Brewing Company’s Bayou Bengal lager became the officially licensed beer of LSU in late Aug. 2016. It may go down as the first and last beer ever licensed by the University. Rep. Cedric Glover, D-Shreveport, first introduced House Bill 610 on March 31, which proposed outlawing the branding or marketing of an alcoholic beverage based on a public university. The bill has received criticism from many, including LSU President F. King Alexander. Alexander criticized Glover’s comments and defended the University’s decision to generate revenue at a time when funding can be difficult. He declined to comment for this story. LSU and the University of Louisiana at Lafayette both have official licensed lagers, and both universities receive proceeds from sales that contribute to funding educational and athletic resources. Tin Roof’s Bayou Bengal features a purple and gold design, an illustration of a tiger and a trademarked GEAUX TIGERS on its cans. Fifteen percent of the proceeds go to the University. Bayou Teche Brewing began distributing Ragin’ Cajuns Genuine Louisiana Ale at University of Louisiana at Lafayette football games this past fall with an unspecified number of proceeds going to the university’s academic, research and athletic programs. Glover said he believes the marketing of alcohol through an educational facility is both

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[LEFT] People line up at the bar to order beer after the Happy’s Running Club Weekly Run on Jan. 31 at Happy’s Irish Pub. [RIGHT] Tin Roof Brewery and Lululemon team up on March 8 to hold the weekly Yoga on Tap workout class at Tin Roof Brewery off Nicholson Drive. immoral and something students should be aware and ashamed of. The need for funding at Louisiana’s public institutions should not result in the universities compromising their morals, Glover said. “You have a combination of a record amount of money cut from the state’s general fund, the highest in the nation, and also a corresponding record-setting increase in tuition. This reality should not create a set of circumstances where we engage in these types

of practices that can [become] problematic,” Glover said in an interview with The Daily Reveille. “[Students] should not be used and exploited as a basis of generating revenue.” The use of universities to market alcoholic beverages has been increasingly debated recently. In August 2014, Coors Light set up six billboards close to the University of Illinois’ campus, marketing the beverage as “The Official Beer of the Fighting Illini.” The university reached an agree-

ment for a return of “six figures” of revenue from Coors Light until university officials elected to have the billboards taken down. The university officials did not expect the advertisements to be placed so close to campus and felt they presented a negative image of the school. Glover also pointed out Budweiser has been distributing Bud Light in purple and gold cans for years without any sort of revenue going to the University. He said students should be

discouraged by the fact the University is generating revenue off of their work, without them ever seeing any of it. “If that logic makes sense for [Alexander] in his capacity as University president, then that same logic should extended to [students] in [their] various endeavors at the University that bring pride, prestige, popularity and demand.” Glover said. Tin Roof did not respond when asked about the proposed bill.

CAMPUS CRIME BRIEFS

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Student arrested for Student arrested for filing false police beating female report during argument LSUPD spokesperson Kevin Scott said a 19-year-old University student was arrested for reportedly beating a female during an argument in North Hall. LSUPD received a report claiming a female victim was battered while engaged in an argument with University stu-

dent Jordan Newman, on April 24 around 5:30 p.m., according to Scott. As a result, Newman was arrested for simple battery dating violence. Newman was booked into the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison on the aforementioned charge.

A 19-year-old University student was arrested after he filed a false police report claiming someone hit his car, according to Scott. LSUPD responded to a reported hit-and-run crash on Dorothy Dix Drive around midnight on April 4, according to Scott. University student Andrew Messina reported his vehicle

had been struck by another vehicle which then fled the scene, according to Scott. As a result of the investigation, LSUPD determined the incident did not occur, Scott said. On April 20, Messina was arrested for filing a false police report. He was issued a misdemeanor summons for criminal mischief and was then released.

A 19-year-old University student was arrested for stalking at Middleton Library after making multiple attempts to contact a female, Scott said. LSUPD responded to Middleton for a complaint of stalking around 10 a.m. on April 25, according to Scott. A female University student reported unwanted contact by University student Jonathan Lofton. Lofton has reportedly attempted to make contact with the female on multiple occasions, Scott said. When Lofton attempted to make contact on the date mentioned, the female victim summoned police, according to Scott. As a result, Lofton was arrested for stalking. Lofton was booked into the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison on the aforementioned charge.

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Baton Rouge community members gather for March for Science BY HANNAH VENERELLA @hannahvenerella Hundreds of Baton Rouge community members gathered for the March for Science at North Boulevard Town Square on Saturday, continuing their route to the Louisiana State Capitol. The first ever March for Science was held on six continents on April 22 as scientists expressed their support from Antarctica to more than 600 cities including five in Louisiana. The idea for the march formed on Reddit after the Jan. 21 Women’s March on Washington, and came to fruition when countless scientists and organizations supported the notion of a march for science, promising it would be a nonpartisan event. “This is a historic event as scientists rise out of their laboratories,” Southeastern Louisiana University psychology professor Daniel Chadborn said during his speech, which advocated for a scientific literary society. “Stay consistent, don’t back down and use good information.” The Baton Rouge march was a grassroots effort organized by local scientists, educators and science advocates who spoke on the steps of the Capitol next to informational booths, educational

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Local supporters attend the March for Science in downtown Baton Rouge on Saturday, April 22, 2017. activities and face painting. A University Ph.D. student and organizer Gil Ouellette said there is a need to humanize science and get scientists in contact with the public, because there’s a real disconnect between the general public and scientists. Scientists have been a part of that problem by doing work in the “ivory tower” and then publishing it and talking mostly among

themselves, Ouellette said. Scientists aren’t great at talking to the public at large, he added. Marchers held signs that read, “There is no Planet B,” and “Democracy must be informed by science,” while others opted to adorn their heads with pink knitted brain hats or solar systems. Front Yard Bikes, a community bike shop, used microengineering to turn a bicycle

and trainer into a blender. For a refresher, marchers hopped on the bike with the attached blender and pedaled until an icy, creamy banana mixture created a smoothie. Cupcake Allie presented the anatomy of the cupcake, reminding everyone that science is a part of the simple pleasures humans often take for granted. New Orleans-based per-

former Cafe Au Lait performed a melodic redemption song after the list of speakers and before a “speed round of science,” during which high school and University students encouraged the audience to get involved with science. “The dismissiveness of climate science, environmental regulation and policy and all hosts of research is disturbing because the data is there, and scientists do not need a politician to tell them if they are right or wrong because that is essentially what the peer review process is for,” march organizer and environmental engineer Rain Araneda said. To honor Earth Day, March For Science Baton Rouge aimed to make the march and rally a zero waste event and encouraged attendees to bike and check in with Bike Baton Rouge’s free bicycle valet service. “I think that the march is unbelievably important given the point we are in history,” Araneda said. “We’ve never been at a place, environmentally speaking, that we are now. Glaciers are melting from the inside, and the temperatures of our oceans are so warm that the Great Barrier Reef is almost declared officially dead.”

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FOOD AND DRINK

Baton Rouge offers variety of outdoor dining options BY ABBIE SHULL @Abbielj

Summer is right around the corner, so it’s time to soak up the sun. We can’t all head off on a summer getaway just yet, but students can find some incredible outdoor atmosphere right here in Baton Rouge at local restaurants. The top floor of the Shaw Center for the Arts houses what is arguably the best sushi restaurant in the city, Tsunami. This hidden gem has spectacular views of the Mississippi River and the Baton Rouge skyline, and the patio is a wonderful place to take in the summer sunset. The menu is extensive and is sure to please even the most dedicated sushi lovers, but the real treat is the restaurant’s signature drinks. For a fun twist on a classic cocktail, try the wasabi bloody mary. Tsunami is open Tuesday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. The Bulldog on Perkins Road is famous for its beer tap fountain, but it also has extensive patio seating and a surprisingly great menu. Go for the

more than 70 beers on tap, but stay for the gorgeous patio and delicious food. The Bulldog’s bar is open Monday through Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 2 a.m. and Sunday 11:30 a.m. until midnight. The Rum House on Perkins Road takes the cake for best outdoor bar. The patio seating is huge, featuring traditional tables, picnic tables and bar seats that double as swings. The restaurant’s colorful decor adds to its fun atmosphere and is only topped by their incredible menu. The fried plantains are a crowd favorite that you won’t find anywhere else. The Rum House is open Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Superior Grill will be opening a new location later this year on Highland Road. The restaurant will be in a new building in the old Arzi’s Restaurant location. The new Superior Grill location will have a more extensive patio area than the Government Street location. Superior Grill is known for its out-of-this world Tex-Mex and incredibly strong margaritas.

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The Rum House on Perkins Road offers a unique outdoor bar experience with swings as chairs. The Velvet Cactus on Corporate Boulevard. has the most festive patio area in Baton Rouge. From its eclectic art collection to its light-up tequila bottle decorations, the

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page 6 PHILANTHROPY, from page 3 The University’s Interfraternity Council governs the 20 fraternities on campus. The IFC selected Kappa Alpha’s Muscular Dystrophy Association Silent Auction as the most outstanding event among fraternities. The event is held every spring and features students, parents and alumni all in attendance to

Thursday, April 27, 2017 listen to a guest speaker from the Muscular Dystrophy Association who shares their experiences dealing with Muscular Dystrophy and how the MDA has helped him or her. Chapter members donate items to be auctioned off, with all auction proceeds of the auction going to the MDA. One of the ways MDA uses these proceeds is for their

annual summer camp for children suffering from Muscular Dystrophy. Kappa Alpha president Peyton Cortez said chapter members often volunteer to work the camp. Cortez said he’s proud of the work the fraternity has done to make the annual auction an important event that brings awareness to a worthy cause. “All in all I think that as a

to art students. One art student, Shelby Prindaville, who is now a University alumna, tried to use the material for creating textures in art; however, Prindaville suggested the material be used for sculptures instead. The exhibit features some of her sculptures using this material. Everyone can appreciate the information and art in the exhibit, whether it’s a child or professional chemist, Pojman said. “It goes from kids who might just be interested … to someone who likes art but never really thought about the chemistry of it, to somebody who really knows chemistry,” Pojman said. “If you want to delve in, there’s lots of information available there — every single chemical reaction and the structures of all of it.” The exhibition will run until Sept. 3.

The ‘Polymers in Art through the Centuries’ exhibit showcases modern and aged art on April 25 at the Louisiana Art and Science Museum in downtown Baton Rouge.

chapter we have grown this event over the years to be very successful,” Cortez said. “This success leaves us all with a great sense of joy to know that we are helping so many people.” The University’s National Pan-Hellenic Council governs five chapters on campus. The NPHC selected Zeta Phi Beta’s Flood Relief GoFundMe as the outstanding charity. The Rho

Epsilon chapter of the sorority set up a GoFundMe account in August in the wake of the historic flooding in Baton Rouge that took 13 lives and caused an estimated $10 million in damages. The original goal set was $10,000. The goal was reached within 3 days, and by the end of the month with the help of 448 donors, they were able to raise $20,975.

POLYMERS, from page 3 said the exhibit delves into behind-the-scenes work in art, from natural processes to how a 3-D printer prints out pieces of a sculpture, such as the bird sculpture hanging in the exhibit. She said the exhibit looks more into the science side of art. “I don’t think [people] put that together all the time. I think they just walk in and they see colors, or shapes, or who’s in this or what the subject matter is,” Carter said. “They don’t look and think about the process.” Pojman said the exhibit gives viewers a different perspective of art. As a scientist, he said he tends to look at art with an interest in how the work was made and what was used. Certain art cannot be created without the presence of chemical reactions and use of materials, he said. “The theme really is how polymers allow different types of art throughout the centuries to be done by artists, and to look at it not from the point of view of the technique but the material itself from which it is made,” Pojman said. One of the polymer examples featured in the exhibit is Pojman’s 3P Quickcure clay which he created at the University. According to the website, this clay allows users to curate for as long as they want because it will not harden until heated with a heating gun. Through a chemical reaction that occurs when introduced to heat, the clay will spread out and harden. According to the exhibit, Pojman demonstrated his material

CRIMINAL JUSTICE, from page 3 residents. While 71 percent of black residents disagree with the statement “Louisiana’s current criminal justice system is fair,” 41 percent of white residents agree and 44 percent disagree. Finally, the survey revealed 65 percent of residents believe crime has been on the rise over the past five years. The results of the survey were released at the beginning of April, just days after Gov. John Bel Edwards announced his 2017 Regular Session agenda to take on criminal justice reform and increase the effectiveness of community policing across the state. Edwards’ plan follows the recommendations of the Louisiana Justice Reinvestment Task Force, which explain that if its recommended policies were to be adopted into law, taxpayers would save $305 million and the tate’s prison population would be reduced by 13 percent over the

next decade. Some of the task force recommendations include increasing clarity of sentencing, only using prison beds for those that pose a risk to public safety and removing barriers prisoners face when reentering society. Edwards’ agenda also includes his support of a number of bills to tackle these recommendations. The Louisiana House committee overseeing criminal justice reform held its first 2017 regular legislative session meeting on Wednesday. The committee is likely to oversee most of the bills regarding criminal justice reform. Chairman of the committee Rep. Sherman Mack, R-Albany, reminded those on the committee to remain open to ideas. “While you may be on the other side philosophically or politically, all of these issues deserve debate,” Mack said. “Don’t sacrifice your principles, but try to keep an open mind.”

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2017 LOUISIANA SURVEY CRIMINAL JUSTICE POLL

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INCARCERATION RATE AND RATE AT WHICH PEOPLE RETURN TO PRISON UPON RELEASE

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Offensive tackle Magee arrested

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DRAFT DAY BY BRANDON ADAM @badam_TDR

Sophomore allegedly burglarized apartment, suspended indefinitely

PROJECTED FIRST ROUNDERS

BY JOSHUA THORNTON @ JoshuaThornton_ Sophomore offensive lineman Adrian Magee has been suspended “indefinitely” for violation of team rules, according to a news release. An affidavit for arrest warrant obtained through a media request shows Magee was arrested for allegedly burglarizing a University House apartment. The affidavit states that Magee poked his head through the door of the apartment after the victims realized their apartment had been burglarized and the victims immediately recognized Magee. The MAGEE victims then told Magee that their apartment had surveillance cameras, and Magee left and returned with a portion of the missing items. Magee returned with an XBox and the games that were missing from the residence and admitted to the victims that he had committed the burglary, according to the affidavit. But he did not return other items missing from the apartment, which included approximately $1,200, Gucci flip flops and an Onyx bluetooth speaker. The victim said the money was sitting on his bed in a small bag and the speaker — valued at $180 — belonged to his roommate, according to the affidavit. Magee has been booked into the East Baton Rouge Parish prison. He worked as the Tigers’ starting right tackle with junior offensive right tackle Toby Weathersby sidelined during the spring. Magee, who came to LSU as a four-star recruit, redshirted in his freshman season.

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For those who plan on watching the NFL draft on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, expect to hear LSU on multiple occasions as the Tigers are on track to break a school record for most players drafted. LSU has 16 draft eligible players this year, the most since 2014. The 2014 draft saw nine Tigers drafted, which is tied for the most in school history. That was also the last time a Tiger was drafted in the first round: the New York Giants selected Odell Beckham Jr. at pick 12.

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The 2017 draft could see three Tigers drafted in the first round. Running back Leonard Fournette and safety Jamal Adams have both been projected to be top five picks. It would be the first time two Tigers were picked in the top five since 1960, when Billy Cannon was picked first overall by the L.A. Rams and Johnny Robinson was picked third overall by the Detroit Lions. “I think Jamal goes No. 3 or No. 4 to Chicago or Jacksonville,” draft analyst Mike Detillier said. “The fifth spot is the catch, not that the Titans would take [Fournette], but that would be an area where if someone wanted to move up, the Titans are willing to move back. It’s possible that both RYAN MCCARBLE / The Daily Reveille go in the top five.” Adams would also be LSU’s first top-five pick since the Arizona Cardinals took Patrick Peterson with the fifth overall pick in 2011. Cornerback Tre’Davious White is also projected to be a middle to late first-round pick. White would be the first Tiger cornerback taken in the first round since the Dallas Cowboys selected Morris Claiborne sixth overall in the 2012 NFL draft. see NFL DRAFT, page 10

SOFTBALL

Jaquish, Landry picked in first round of NPF draft Two Tigers will continue their softball careers this summer after being drafted in the 2017 National Pro Fastpitch Draft. Senior infielder Sahvanna Jaquish and senior outfielder Bailey Landry were both selected in the first round of the 2017 NPF draft. “It’s exciting, especially with these two, because they’re so deserving,” LSU coach Beth Torina said. “They’ve [worked] really hard for this and it’s really exciting. I’m a big supporter of this league and I really believe in it, so it’s always fun

Who would’ve thought it would end like this? I certainly didn’t. When I came to LSU from Jacksonville, Florida, in 2014, I was filled with joy, anxiety and optimism. Besides graduating from college, getting a job in Student Media was the No. 1 priority for me, and it was something I thought about frequently. But there was one problem: Me. For some reason, I could never muster the confidence to apply to work in Student Media. Every day, I grabbed a copy of the paper, found a chair in dusty ol’ Middleton and read The Daily Reveille. It was honestly one of the highlights of my day. Eventually, I decided to stop over-thinking working for Student Media, and I gave it a shot. If journalism didn’t work, then fine, at least I could

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to have our players be a big part of it.” Jaquish was selected third overall by the reigning NPF champions, the Chicago Bandits, while Landry is joining former LSU great Brittany Mack with the Texas Charge as the fifth overall pick. Jaquish and Landry were the first position players selected, as three pitchers were drafted alongside them in the first round. Receiving both All-American and All-SEC honors during her time at LSU, Jaquish has started for over 240 games with a .330 batting average.

see SOFTBALL, page 10

LSU senior outfielder Bailey Landry (26) runs to first base during the Tigers' 5-2 victory over OSU on Feb. 12 in Tiger Park.

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FOOTBALL

After spring game, LSU’s quaterback competition still open BY BRANDON ADAM @badam_TDR LSU’s quarterback conundrum will carry over into fall camp. Ed Orgeron is still searching for the right fit for the Tigers’ new look offense. “If we had to name a starter tonight, there’s not a clear-cut winner,” Orgeron said in a post-game press conference. Senior quarterback Danny Etling, who started 10 games last season, took the field with LSU’s first-team offense in the Tigers’ lightning-shortened spring game. Etling started the game 4-of-5 for 53 yards, including a 35-yard third down completion to senior wide receiver D.J. Chark. However, Etling’s fast start ended with him not completing a pass in his last seven attempts. “[Danny] didn’t play good,” Orgeron said. “He didn’t have a good night. I mean, he’s had some good days, but today wasn’t one of his better nights.” After Etling got his opportunity, redshirt sophomore quarterback Justin McMillan took over for the second team. “Most of the spring, Danny has been there,” Orgeron said.

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LSU senior quarterback Danny Etling (16) reads a play on his wristband during the Tigers’ spring game on April 22 at Tiger Stadium. “Nobody has took him over. You’ll hear it again, tonight underneath the pressure, they didn’t perform the way we wanted to. So they’re going to have to show me who performs under pressure to get ready to be

the LSU quarterback.” McMillan showed athleticism within the pocket but not much in the passing game. He had one completion for 10 yards on three attempts. “I don’t know if any of the

quarterbacks played the way we wanted them to play,” Orgeron said. “That’s why we’re going to keep it open, and that’s why we wanted these guys underneath the fire and compete.” Redshirt freshman quar-

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terback Lindsey Scott played one series before the game was moved to the LSU indoor practice facility. Scott had one run for one yard. Away from the rain and lightning, early enrollee Lowell Narcisse took reign of the offense. Narcisse displayed his arm talent, firing a strike to sophomore wide receiver Stephen Sullivan over the middle. “[Lowell] is an excellent talent,” Orgeron said. “I think the learning of the offense and the timing of the receivers, he definitely has one of the strongest arms we have and definitely one of the better athletes.” LSU’s quarterback competition will eventually shake itself out, but until then, Orgeron knows what he is searching for. “I’d like the quarterback to be a dominant football player — I’d like the quarterback to be able to takeover the game,” Orgeron said. “I don’t know if we have that quarterback yet. So if we don’t have that quarterback, we’re going to have to have a quarterback that can manage the game, get the ball to the receivers, protection, short throws first and not make mistakes.”

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Aranda’s defense, young defenders shine in spring game BY BRANDON ADAM @badam_TDR

While all the attention was on Matt Canada and his new offense in LSU’s spring game on Saturday, three defenders stole the show. Junior cornerback Kevin Toliver, sophomore linebacker Devin White and freshman safety Grant Delpit drew high praise from LSU coach Ed Orgeron. The defense brought something Orgeron loves: physicality. “I thought the defense under Dave Aranda did a tremendous job,” Orgeron said. “Guys were tackling and running around, and they were very physical.” Delpit, who started in place of senior John Battle, racked up four tackles in the game. Orgeron even went as far as saying Delpit may start for the Tigers. “Grant [Delpit] proved tonight that he can make plays,” Orgeron said. “I wanted to see what the guys could do underneath the lights. He did a tremendous job. We gotta watch film, but he is a guy we considered may start. We will be playing a lot of young guys on defense.” While working with the first

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LSU junior cornerback Kevin Toliver (2) celebrates with teammates after getting an interception. team defense, Delpit made his presence in both the running game and passing game on Saturday. The first was on a jet sweep to senior wide receiver D.J. Chark. Delpit came flying down from his strong safety spot and cut down Chark in space for a

short gain. The second was on a long pass to sophomore wideout Drake Davis by senior quarterback Danny Etling. Delpit did not allow the speedster to get behind him and set himself up to almost come away with the interception.

Delpit tied White with a team-high four tackles. A “matured” White also made a few plays that drew Orgeron’s eye. Whenever LSU tried to run a jet sweep, White was right there. The sophomore linebacker

is taking over at the rover spot for Duke Riley, where he’ll be looked upon to make significant contributions. “I think Dave Aranda did a tremendous job of coaching all those linebackers,” Orgeron said. “Devin [White] is going to be an excellent player for us.” Toliver was reinserted into LSU’s starting lineup after an injury-riddled sophomore year that saw him only play in seven games last year. The junior cornerback forced the only turnover of the game when he jumped a slant route thrown by Etling. “Kevin Toliver has had a good spring,” Orgeron said. Toliver also made another play down the sidelines when he broke up a deep pass intended for Chark. He is a key member of LSU’s secondary that looks to replace four starters, two of which are cornerbacks. Toliver, along with fellow junior cornerback, Donte Jackson, are the only two players who have extensive starting experience in the defensive backfield for the Tigers. “It was the defense’s night,” Orgeron said. “The offense did a tremendous job all spring, but tonight was the defense’s night.”

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The story is Duke Riley. He is at a place where he could be a late second, early third-round pick. MIKE DETILLIER

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NFL DRAFT, from page 7 PROJECTED SECOND AND THIRD ROUNDERS For the second straight year, an LSU linebacker flew up the draft boards, and just like Deion Jones, Duke Riley looks to be a late second-round pick. Riley has been one of the biggest risers this draft cycle as the fastest linebacker at the 2017 NFL Scouting Combine. “The story is Duke Riley,” Detillier said. “When the season started in August of last year, he was a free agent grade. He had not started at LSU, he was a reserve special teams guys. Now, he is at a place where he could be a

late second, early third-round pick. There is no one in this draft class who made that big of a jump in less than a year. It’s remarkable.” Riley is joined by offensive lineman Ethan Pocic, wide receiver Malachi Dupre and linebacker Kendell Beckwith, who Detillier believes can sneak into the top 100 picks, as other players who are projected as day two selections. Pocic is helped by his versatility, and Dupre has seen a bump toward the top of the third round based on raw ability. Beckwith’s draft stock was hurt by a knee injury, but he is one of the better pure runstopping middle linebackers

in the draft. PROJECTED FOURTH, FIFTH, SIXTH AND SEVENTH ROUNDERS Defensive lineman Davon Godchaux will most likely be the first Tiger taken on day three and could even see a late rise into the third round. Joining him is wide receiver Travin Dural. Godchaux and Dural have both seen their stock tumble from where it was in the preseason, with underwhelming test scores at the combine and LSU’s pro-day. FRINGE DRAFT PROSPECTS The biggest key to LSU breaking the record for most Tigers ever drafted is for a few of these players to be picked in the late rounds. These players are pass rusher Tashawn Bower, defensive lineman Lewis Neal, guard Josh Boutte, tight ends Colin Jeter and DeSean Smith and defensive backs Dwayne Thomas and Rickey Jefferson. “There’s potential,” Detillier said. “Jeter is one, Dwayne Thomas on defense. I think a lot of Dwayne because

ZOE GEAUTHREAUX / The Daily Reveille

Then-LSU junior wide receiver Malachi Dupre (15) yells after a successful play during the Tigers' 29-9 Buffalo Wild Wings Citrus Bowl win on Dec. 31 against the Louisville Cardinals at Camping World Stadium in Florida. he can play in these nickel and dime sets that they have in the NFL. You can see where it can get to 11, but I certainly

think it will get to 10. I think Josh Boutte with his workouts, he has done enough to get picked late.”

FAREWELL, from page 7

football game at Lambeau Field was special. And of course, I can’t forget about the LSU-Florida fiasco last year. Sure, it was grueling to have to balance college and working for the student paper. There were late nights, skipped classes and stress. Lots of it. But I’m proud to say I made it work, and I wouldn’t have wanted it any other way. And if someone would have told me last year that I would become a sports editor one day, I probably would have laughed and had a panic attack thinking about actually becoming the sports editor. Nevertheless, I am at the finish line, one that I’m proud of, and I’m ready to begin my next chapter in life. I’ve grown from a clueless college kid who transferred to LSU from a little community college, to a soon-to-be college graduate who accomplished his goal of working in student media. Out of all the journalism tools and skills I picked up at the Reveille, the biggest takeaway from my experience here was to never sell yourself short. My next chapter — moving to Los Angeles to intern with MLB.com — includes some of the same fears and anxieties I had before I joined the Reveille. But I’m sure I’ll be able to overcome those fears.

be at peace knowing I tried something completely out of my comfort zone. Looking back, that was hands down the best decision I ever made during my college career. Last April — my first semester at the Reveille — I tried to wrap my head around what I was doing, and I had the time of my life. I was covering different sports across campus, interviewing coaches and players who I had grown up watching on television. I was writing. No two days at the Reveille were ever the same. It may sound crazy, but man, after my first semester here, my confidence was sky high. I finally found a “job” I genuinely enjoyed, and it was something I felt I was good at. Of course, I owe a lot of my growth to my past editors, who were patient and willing to work with me. I’ll never forget the experiences and people I met while working here. In just one year with the Reveille, I was fortunate enough to have the opportunity to cover stories and go to places I never would have been able to go to otherwise. Being in Auburn for LSU’s wacky last-second loss was crazy. Spending four hours inside of a McDonald’s the next day after Les Miles was fired was even more absurd. Driving more than 1,000 miles to Wisconsin to cover a

Out of all the journalism tools and skills I picked up at the Reveille, the biggest takeaway from my experience here was to never sell yourself short.

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LSU senior catcher Sahvanna Jaquish (2) runs to first base during the Tigers’ 10-2 victory over ISU on March 3 at Tiger Park.

SOFTBALL, from page 7 Her 251 RBIs broke a program record. Despite her career at LSU being filled with accolades, Jaquish was surprised and grateful to be picked so early in the draft. “It definitely feels special,” Jaquish said. “I would have been happy [with] whatever card I got dealt, but I’m extremely blessed that I got third overall. That really did surprise me. Hopefully I can make Chicago proud.” Another All-American, Landry has also made her mark on LSU with 229 starts, 274 hits and a .390 batting

average. She currently has the highest batting average on the team and has second highest in the NCAA with .465. “It’s definitely so exciting to have that honor,” Landry said. “Just to be drafted in general is a great honor, but definitely to go right behind my teammate as the two first position players, especially as the first outfielder, is a big honor.” Jaquish, Landry and countless former Tigers will have a chance to play in the NPF Championship series in Tiger Park this August. “We’re really excited to host the championship here,” Torina said. “We’d love to bring all these Tigers back

to Tiger Park. I think it’ll be fun for our fans and for these girls to play one more time in Tiger Park.” Having both players drafted in the first round speaks wonders about the softball program and atmosphere at LSU, Landry said. LSU was the only school to have multiple players drafted in the first round. “Those two are really special players — they’re really special people,” Torina said. “Like I said, they’re very deserving of this. I think they’ve worked really hard for this, and it’s a great opportunity for them to continue doing what they love to do.”

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I’m excited to finally be in office and actually get to carry out some of those things that we worked on for the students. JASON BADEAUX SG president

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SURCHARGE, from page 1 up fan enthusiasm meets those standards, and said Wilkins’s resolution is a step in the right direction. Wilkins said he’s torn by the live mascot tradition. Though Mike is well cared for and allowed certain rights, Wilkins said he’s not living a natural life because instinctive functions such as hunting and mating are missing from his existence. Despite personal reservations, Wilkins said he recognizes Mike’s importance to the University community and fans. Instead of doing away with the tradition, Wilkins said fans’ love for the iconic mascot could be leveraged to alleviate the plight of endangered tigers in the wild. It’s one of the most valuable ways fans could show their love and respect for Mike, he said. “The symbol of a fierce,

intelligent, beautiful animal is what spurs on the LSU fighting tiger spirit,” Wilkins said. “I think we need to do our part to protect those wild, fierce, beautiful animals.” Wilkins said he anticipates some fans will be upset by the proposal, but the $1 fee hike isn’t much of a sacrifice per individual. He said proposing a surcharge on football tickets was the most convenient method to guarantee donations from fans, and with over 100,000 seats in Tiger Stadium each person’s small contribution adds up. Select stadium seats already have specific surcharges attached to them. The Tiger Athletic Foundation requires minimum charitable donations for members to be eligible to purchase tickets in select zones. Separately, donations to the Tradition Fund are required for access to roughly 45,000 seats in select seating zones.

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The Tradition Fund was established in 2004 to provide financial stability to the athletics program and allow Tiger Athletics to invest in the construction of University athletics facilities. Minimum Tradition Fund donations range from $1,025 for sideline or Tiger Terrace one seats to $210 for seating in south end zone three. Aside from its philanthropic aims, the proposal could also be a good publicity opportunity for the University. Wilkins said he hopes the surcharge would dampen critics’ objections to the live mascot and engender good will toward the University. The resolution was originally presented April 18, and will return before the Faculty Senate for a vote May 11. The proposal is strictly a recommendation to the University administration and TAF, but Wilkins said he hopes they’ll pursue it.

summer.” Sanders is continuing her work on finding a universal clicker for students. Along with Procurement Services, Sanders hopes to identify a single clicker students will be able to use in all their classes as opposed to buying multiple clickers or software for their various classes. “I’ve started the procurement process for the safe rides program,” Badeaux said. “Right now, we’re putting together a proposal.” The safe rides program aims to offer discounted rides through services like Uber or Lyft to students during certain times. Once the proposal is finished, an open bid will be available for companies to bid on the proposal. The goal is to bring the service to campus by the fall semester, Badeaux said. “We’re also looking at hash-

COMMENCEMENT, from page 1 In total, graduates in years past have heard from at least four former presidents: Jimmy Carter, Ronald Reagan, George H.W. Bush and George W. Bush. Each former president took the opportunity to extend advice to students which they have personally used throughout their careers. In 2004, the University had its first acting U.S. president deliver a commencement speech. George W. Bush came bearing his strong southern accent, sense of humor and wellbriefed knowledge of the University as he made references to the successes of the women’s track team and the football team. “After four years of sitting through lectures, I have a feeling you’re not in the mood for another one,” Bush said in his speech. Instead, he emphasized the importance of having a strong moral character and the value of service. “As you weigh the values and priorities of your life, sometimes you’ll hear people say moral truth is relative … and when you hear talk like that take it seriously enough to be skeptical… It may seem generous and open-minded to say that everybody on every moral issue is equally right. But that attitude can also be an excuse for side stepping life’s most important questions,” Bush said. Politics, controversy and protests can follow presidents as they visit campus.

ing out our changes specifically to things like [Freshman Leadership Council],” Badeaux said. “We’re hoping to make it more of a Student Government-centered program … and fix the things that people in FLC didn’t like.” SG also plans to work with the University’s NAACP president and former SG director of policy Monturios Howard and newly appointed SG director of diversity Alex Robertson to figure out ways to optimize the Multicultural Leadership Coalition. Badeaux notes that the MLC began very strong when it was introduced, but has fallen off toward the end of the year. “I just want students to see all the stuff we’re working on,” Badeaux said. “For the most part, I’m excited that we’re past [the election] and I’m excited to finally be in office and actually get to carry out some of those things that we worked on for the students.” In May of 1990, when it was announced that Reagan would deliver the spring commencement address, a University student organization called The Progressive Student Network intended to protest. The members planned on walking out of the commencement ceremony when Reagan began to deliver his speech. Club member David Thompson argued Reagan was an “inappropriate speaker” because of his education and social services policies. Reagan cut higher education funding every year from 1980 to 1988, according to a 1990 article by The Daily Reveille. It is unclear if members followed through with the protest. On some occasions, like in 1992, the first lady was invited to speak at the spring ceremony. Former First Lady Barbara Bush spoke to students about family values during her commencement address. “I believe your true happiness in life will be determined by the fulfillment you receive from those who need you,” Bush said. “If you have a child, you must make a commitment to that child as if your job performance review depended on it.” Many from the class of 2000 will remember University alumnus Shaquille O’Neal’s endearing speech, in which he told students what LSU really stood for after he received an honorary degree from the University. “One last thing…” O’Neal said, “LSU now stands for Love Shaq University.”

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MASTERS of PERSPECTIVE

Coffee shop focused on hiring refugees

BY KAYLEE POCHE @pochecanyousee

STORY BY RYAN THAXTON @ryanthax photo by JORDAN MARCELL / The Daily Reveille

“Contemporary Masters,” a traveling exhibition currently on display at the LSU Museum of Art, exemplifies the valuable contributions of Americans of diverse heritage and offers insight into the value of graphic arts and drawings as preparation for execution of works in other media. The exhibition features works on paper from the Art Museum of Southern Texas,

evocative of Southern culture by John Biggers or a study on the interaction of color by Josef Albers,” Taylor said. Taylor also said the exhibition is accessible to younger students. The museum’s regular elementary, middle and high school visitors are learning to distinguish between art movements using the museum’s teaching guides.

Students looking to get their morning caffeine fix will soon have another option as Light House Coffee plans to open near campus this fall. Light House Coffee aims to actively serve others through direct trade sourcing and through hiring area refugees. The speciality coffee shop will serve coffee, tea and other beverages, along with light meal options, co-founder Amber Elworth said via email. Husband and wife duo Amber and Steve Elworth are combining their current professional experiences to fulfill their dream of opening their own coffee shop — a dream they shared even before getting married. Amber currently works with refugees at Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Baton Rouge in the Refugee Resettlement department. After teaching English to them for more than a year, Amber said she decided to help change the “cyclical patterns” she saw developing. “After lots of prayer and advice seeking, it seemed like it was time to pursue the idea of

see MASTERS, page 19

see LIGHT HOUSE, page 19

LSU Museum of Art features post-war pieces borrowed from the Art Museum of Southern Texas

including artists such as Salvador Dali, Andy Warhol and Milton Avery. “Contemporary Masters” gives an overview of post-war art featuring pieces exemplary of abstract expressionist, minimalist, conceptual, pop and the pop art movement. Museum curator Courtney Taylor said the exhibit creates an environment to inspire discussion about what art is and can be, whether in the eyes of an

everyday visitor or an art student comparing and contrasting styles and characteristics. The exhibit boasts a sizable volume of work by a lengthy list of notable artists, enough to sway anyone considering a visit. “Everyone will find something they like in this exhibition or something worthy of study, whether it’s a representational work with sculptural, shaded figures

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Loudness War brings garage rock to local music scene BY YSABELLA RAMIREZ @ysaram97 With the small yet burgeoning local music scene sweeping the city, Loudness War stands out from the rest with its garage rock sound. Finance junior Matthew Urquhart and mass communication junior Stevie Spring both sing and play guitar, with junior information technology major Quinn Tull on bass and Ryan Welsh on drums. The foursome met in high school, when they all attended St. Michael in south Baton Rouge. Urquhart explained they all played together at school, but Spring and Urquhart were the ones who wrote the material that eventually became the first album. The group learned the songs and began playing together about two and a half years ago. Loudness War’s music can be defined as guitar driven. “The guitars are very

distorted; there’s lots of fuzz and we play very heavy riffs,” Urquhart said. “We try to write melodic vocal lines that are slightly inspired by psychedelic music. [Loudness War] is somewhere between psychedelic rock and doom metal.” Loudness War is different than metal acts because of its melodies and songwriting. “Garage rock versus heavy metal is similar to the difference between Pantera and Nirvana,” Urquhart said. “Some riffs we play could be metal, but we have more melodic singing rather than the vocals typically seen in heavy metal.” The band’s name comes from a recording industry term for how modern music is mastered at a louder level. Urquhart came across the term and said he felt it was a good fit for the band that is an accurate description of its overall sound, giving people an idea of what’s in store at their shows. Spring and Urquhart write

most of the songs. “We don’t collaborate; it’s more of one of us making a demo and we record all the parts and then learn it if it’s good,” Spring said. The band has made a home for itself in Baton Rouge; they group frequents the Spanish Moon and have done shows at the Atomic Pop Shop, The Varsity and many house parties. One of their favorite shows to date was a party they hosted at their old house called “Warfair.” Loudness War has also performed at places in Lafayette and in New Orleans at various venues including many alternative bars. Loudness War has definitely grown over the past few years, with their fair share of good and bad shows. “Our worst show ever was in our early band days, on a rainy day in the middle of the week at The Library, where only my sister and her friend showed up,” Tull said. “But the bartender liked us, and came to one of our

photo courtesy of LOUDNESS WAR

The members of Loudness War met in high school and and pride themselves on the distinctiveness of the band’s music. later shows at the Spanish Moon with his girlfriend so that was pretty cool and it wasn’t totally useless.” “Regardless of the turn out, you still have to go out there and give the performance your all,” Urquhart said. The final song on the band’s new album called “Rut” is, according to them, one of

the most fun to play and is well-received by crowds because of the extended psychedelic jam at the end. “Normally songs are two minutes and very succinct with definite parts and no improvisation beyond the occasional guitar solo, but when we close with this

see LOUDNESS, page 19

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“Girlboss,” a Netflix Original, is a comedy series loosely based on Sophia Amoruso, the woman behind the Nasty Gal empire. How Amoruso began her booming fashion career is an interesting tale that deserves its own screen adaptation, but unfortunately, this retelling falls flat.

Ysabella Ramirez @ysaram97

THE IMMORTAL LIFE OF HENRIETTA LACKS HBO “The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks” was originally a bestselling book about the cells that led to a medical science breakthrough. The made-for-TV movie, starring Oprah Winfrey as Lacks’s daughter Deborah, takes a more personal approach to the science-heavy story.

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‘A Quiet Passion’ rich portrayal of Emily Dickinson’s inner life BY RYAN THAXTON @ryanthax

“A Quiet Passion” is a brilliant chronicling of a life lived quietly, one that is sweeping in its emotional depth rather than its narrative scope. The film is poetic in nature, precise in word and gesture and reveals the rich inner life of poet Emily Dickinson who lived much of hers in her head and home. Director Terence Davies encompasses the paradoxical and exasperating life of poet Emily Dickinson, played by Cynthia Nixon, in a biopic focused more on the poet’s defiant, engaging nature with the world rather than her reclusiveness. Dickinson was, as most may already know, a recluse for most of her life. Only a handful of her poems were published during her lifetime, most of them anonymously and usually with edits she did not agree with. Her literary esteem came posthumously once more of her poems were published, this time with her name attached. Whether Dickinson was actually funny or not, I don’t know, but Davies managed to write a script full of sardonic, cutting wit that makes the audience laugh more times than expected as Dickinson slays her siblings and peers in exposing their hypocritical sanctimony. However, it is no doubt Dickinson was clever, as Nixon portrays her with a lack of compromise in how she lived her life. The opening scene establishes this defiance as a younger Dickinson (Emma Bell) stands up to a sister at the Mount Holyoke Female Seminary, while her peers stand off to the side as she articulates her own belief of how to live a respectable life in the eyes of God. This defiance stays with Dickinson throughout her life, and her headstrong outbursts cause headaches and fights within her family time and time again. Throughout the movie, Nixon’s Dickinson openly questions the forces holding her back, constantly fights with others over moral issues and holds a contradictory yet self-sabotaging nature toward suitors. And in a society that teemed with sexism, she is involved in fundamental disagreements with religious elders and conflicting signals from her father (Keith Carradine) about when to roll with tradition and when to speak her mind. These forces battle inside

Dickinson as she longs for literary recognition and is cruelly mocked by men who view her poetry as morose and sappy. “A Quiet Passion” best highlights this struggle to prevail in a hostile world as the clock ticks loudly above her, regardless of whether this perceived hostility was warranted or not, as her family would liked to have claimed. There is a moment early in the film in which each member of the family sits for a daguerreotype, and as the camera slowly encroaches, their faces morph from the actors playing the young Dickinson children into Nixon, Jennifer Ehle playing her sister Vinnie and Duncan Duff as her brother Austin. This gradual passage of time is present throughout the film, not through montage scenes, but through the death of Dickinson’s father, then her mother and finally through Dickinson herself, as her brother and sister nurse her through the illness that plagued her final years. Davies never shows Dickinson furtively hunched over

her desk writing, or even the image of paper scraps scrawled with poems taking over her room. Instead, the film depicts what most likely inspired Dickinson’s poetry as Nixon recites passages of her work in voice-overs. The cloistered feel of a period biopic taking place nearly entirely in the Dickinson estate might feel stiff and sedated, but it magnified the emotions that the actors captured so well. Dickinson’s passion was not as quiet as the title makes it out to be. Viewers come to see Dickinson as an unflinching, persistent woman unwilling to take her place in a patriarchal society. Davies succeeded in making viewers ache as they count the years going by with Dickinson, hoping the film divulges from the factual story line to see Nixon’s character succeed in some capacity. Ultimately, Davies successfully crafted a rich view of a private woman, avoiding the stuffiness the biopic’s description gives trepidation of.

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Gorillaz, an indescribable amalgamation of British alternative rock, hip hop, electronica and trip hop, is the love-child of Blur front man Damon Albarn and comic book artist Jamie Hewlett. Started in 1998, the project is both musical and visual. The band consists of four animated members – the iconic 2-D, Murdoc, Russel and Noodle. Seven years after the release of “Plastic Beach,” Albarn and his band have returned with another full length LP, and it’s a mixed bag. If previous records “Demon Days” and “Plastic Beach” were living, breathing ecosystems of music and beauty contained in a diamond glass display, then “Humanz” is simply the visitor’s center at your local museum. When the album was initially announced, it was impossible not to be excited by the teased features. With names like De La Soul, Danny Brown, Grace Jones, Anthony Hamilton, and Pusha T, fans couldn’t help but feel eager. It seemed Gorillaz was shifting toward a “producer’s album.” That shift was further confirmed with the

subsequent release of singles “Busted and Blue” and “Hallelujah Money.” Both are incredibly solemn, stunning tracks reminiscent of songs like “O Green World” and “Some Kind of Nature.” I would have enjoyed “Humanz” a lot more if it contained more tracks like the first two singles. For the most part, the rest of the LP is an attempt to create contemporary dance and rap bangers. The first mistake the band made was opening the album with one of the most cringeworthy songs I have ever heard – “Ascension” featuring Vince Staples. After listening to the album several times now, I still have to skip this track. If I weren’t already Gorillaz superfan, “Ascension” might have turned me away from the rest of the LP. Thankfully, things quickly pick up with the next song, “Strobelight.” While the track may sound like a Disclosure B-side, Gorillaz puts its own flavor on the strobe-dance style. One of the album’s biggest highlights comes with “Saturnz Barz.” Here Jamaican deejay Popcaan and the lovably British Albarn play perfectly

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off one another over a grimy rap beat. Many Gorillaz fans were excited by news of a track featuring De La Soul, but with a clunky beat and out of place hook, “Momentz” drags the album down quite a bit. There are certainly some redeeming moments on “Humanz.” “Charger (feat. Grace Jones)” takes off with a guitar hook that would feel at home on the latest Blur record, and “Andromeda” harks back to the “Plastic Beach” days with its sunshine-dipped pop beat and twinkly hook. My chief complaint with this album is its artificial sound. Don’t get me wrong, I love a good 808, but it doesn’t strike the same chord as the rich sound of songs like “Welcome to the World of the Plastic Beach.” Only time will tell if the album grows on me or not. After all, five more tracks are slated to release with the deluxe version. For now, “Humanz” is hard to recommend to even the most devoted of Gorillaz fan. For fans of: Massive Attack, Blur and Paul White

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“LA DIVINE” by Cold War Kids

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Based in Long Beach, California, indie rock band Cold War Kids has released its sixth album titled “LA DIVINE.” As a devoted fan of CWK, I was more than ecstatic when I heard about the new album. I could hardly wait to immerse myself in the soulful voice of lead singer Nathan Willet. “Love is Mystical” came as the lead single, reminding me of how desperately I’ve waited for an album with fresh ideas. With catchy guitar riffs and an upbeat sound, “Love is Mystical” sets the invigorating tone typical of Cold War Kids. While the first half of “LA DIVINE” is filled with longing and romance, there is also a relevant socio-political side to the album’s ending tracks. Embraced subtly on motivated anthems like “Can We Hang On” and “Ordinary Idols,” this theme is most clear on the experimental, straight forward

call, “Wilshire Protest.” The track is primarily spoken word – sarcastic, freeform poetry teasing the extremist, pseudo-enlightened. The claim is aware and direct, but not readily apparent. I like that Cold War Kids embraced the creation of a place for meaning and intellect in interesting, indie-pop fashion. While Willet’s top notch lyrics now focus more on introspection than storytelling, I can’t help but feel like I’ve heard this album before. Fans who roll their eyes at the reverb saturation, hand claps, and pop hooks will find little to like about “LA DIVINE.” Fans who dig piano chords, Willett’s soulful vocals, and attention-grabbing melodies will be much more forgiving. Vocally, Willet has transformed himself into one of the most dynamic and soulful singers in the scene. His distinct delivery, phrasing, and

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emotional evocation are able to carry even the dullest Cold War Kids songs. The bulk of “LA DIVINE” isn’t bad. It’s simply uninspired pop that makes little impact. Songs like “So Tied Up” and “Invincible” are bland and formulaic, failing to stand out in the alternative scene. Overall, I don’t think the album should be completely dismissed. Cold War Kids will continue to create songs that can stand on their own and carry me through both good and bad days. “LA DIVINE” just doesn’t match the standard set by the band’s last underrated album, “Dear Miss Lonelyhearts,” and it certainly doesn’t hold place near 2006’s “Robbers and Cowards.” For fans of: Broken Bells, Local Natives and Portugal the Man

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FOOD AND DRINK

Baton Rouge offers variety of outdoor dining options BY ABBIE SHULL @Abbielj Summer is right around the corner, so it’s time to soak up the sun. We can’t all head off on a summer getaway just yet, but students can find some incredible outdoor atmosphere right here in Baton Rouge at local restaurants. The top floor of the Shaw Center for the Arts houses what is arguably the best sushi restaurant in the city, Tsunami. This hidden gem has spectacular views of the Mississippi River and the Baton Rouge skyline, and the patio is a wonderful place to take in the summer sunset. The menu is extensive and is sure to please even the most dedicated sushi lovers, but the real treat is the restaurant’s signature drinks. For a fun twist on a classic cocktail, try the wasabi bloody mary. Tsunami is open Tuesday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. The Bulldog on Perkins Road is famous for its beer tap fountain, but it also has extensive patio seating and a surprisingly great menu. Go for the

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The Rum House on Perkins Road offers an outdoor bar experience with swings as chairs. The Velvet Cactus on Corporate Boulevard. has the most festive patio area in Baton Rouge. From its eclectic art collection to its light-up tequila bottle decorations, the

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Thursday, April 27, 2017 international Latino artists, as well as artists born and raised in Guides such as interactive kiosks the southern United States. One teach formal art elements such of Taylor’s favorite pieces, Lilian as color and shape and the differ- Garcia-Roig’s “La Infanta Teotiences between abstraction and huacana,” a take on Velasquez’s representational “Las Meninas,” art. appropriates and Many pieces the “Contemporary Masters” transforms of the diverse col- gives an overview of post-war image of a Spanish lection are graph- art featuring pieces exempla- princess, endowics used by artists her with inry of abstract expressionist, ing digenous features, in preparation to elevating create works in minimalist, conceptual, pop thus Ameriother media such and the pop art movement. Native cans to royalty as sculpture, giving students parwhile comticular insight into menting on the colonial period. these artists’ processes. Whether museum visitors Taylor said the exhibition “speaks to the valuable contri- engage in these deeper reflecbutions of [diverse Americans], tions on the featured artists or which we might need reminding take a more studious look at of currently.” the exhibition, Taylor said she This diversity largely hopes visitors leave with a consists of American and meaningful experience.

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LIGHT HOUSE, from page 15 merging a need and a dream,” Amber said. Steve, on the other hand, was able to put his degree in finance to good use, helping with the financial decisions involved in opening the business. While a coffee shop may not be what first comes to mind for helping refugees in the Baton Rouge community, the workplace skills offered to employees will help them as they acclimate to living in a new country. “Working at a coffee shop, you have opportunities to learn customer service, multi-tasking, food and beverage preparation, efficiency, time management and lots of other skills,” Amber said. “We hope that working at Light House will be one of the first steps for a displaced person in their career journey.” However, Light House Coffee’s skill training will not simply end when the store flips its sign and closes for the day. “We want to take [the] time and energy, on top of running the coffee shop, to pour into our employees to prepare them for that next job by offering additional skill training after

LOUDNESS WAR, from page 15 big improv jam, people really like it,” Urquhart said. “We always say we’re going to do a tour,” Urquhart laughs. “But that’s not really my area of expertise. The ‘other’ band stuff is much harder. The main focus of the band right now is about writing more songs and making more music that is better than the last.” “It’s hard to set up a tour and have it be successful,” Spring added. “Writing songs is just one aspect, there’s this social aspect that we still have yet to get our foot in the door.” Yet, the band has local notoriety. They have played most popular venues in Baton Rouge and often team up with other local acts like Hydra Plane and Slounge. The music scene of Baton

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Artwork is displayed during the “Contemporary Masters” exhibition on April 18 at the LSU Museum of Art in downtown Baton Rouge.

hours,” Amber said. They hope to offer classes covering computer basics, Microsoft Office, résumé-writing, job interview preparation, buying a car, budgeting and more. Light House Coffee’s other objective is to only use coffee sourced through direct trade, which involves working with coffee roasters who have personal relationships with coffee farmers around the world. “These relationships remove intermediaries in the process from getting the coffee beans to coffee shops, which means coffee farmers receive more money for their labor and product versus other methods of trade,” she said. The Elworths refer to refugees as “displaced people” on their website and social media platforms in an attempt to eliminate the stigma and politicization often associated with the term. “Especially with current events in the past two years, people can often forget what ‘refugee’ means,” Amber said. “Instead of it meaning someone who is seeking refuge, because there are circumstances so terrible they can’t stay in their

country, people’s minds tend to veer towards terrorism, political parties, a lack of security and safety or immigration concerns.” “We hope that saying ‘displaced people’ will remind people that it was not their choice to leave their home and that they are simply trying to find a place to live where they don’t have to worry about their safety and wellbeing,” she said. More information, such as specific menu items and a specific location, will be released as the shop’s opening nears. T-shirts and mugs will be sold online soon.

Rouge includes many bands, but Loudness War brings garage rock to the forefront where others do not. “There are heavy metal groups but not a lot doing garage rock,” Urquhart said. “We have metal elements and are very loud and heavy, but we are not a heavy metal band.” The band’s discography includes two albums and an EP. Loudness War’s third album, “The Miser,” dropped April 21 with 10 new tracks after the band went a year and a half without releasing music. There was a release party April 22 at The Parlor for the new record. Loudness War was joined by special guest Hydra Plane. The new album cover is equal parts cool and intriguing. It was taken in someone’s backyard and is intended to depict a mysterious figure floating and

holding himself up by a guitar. “It’s very green and wooded and slightly mysterious with maybe a medieval vibe,” Urquhart said. Spring added, “It’s not a concept album, just about the music and how it sounds.” Urquhart said he wants people to think, “That was sick!” after the show and leave with their ears ringing. “I want people to have fun,” Urquhart said. “We try to give energetic live performances to get people into it and moving around.” Loudness War has carved its place into Baton Rouge music, with a growing scene of people who are getting into their specific sound, leading to better shows and music. Their long-awaited album “The Miser” can be heard on Bandcamp.

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President Trump should distance himself from Ryan, Priebus NO FORTUNATE SON CHRIS GODAIL @ChrisGodail Unbeknownst to some, Washington, D.C. was an actual swamp long before shady, selfserving politicians made it home. Politicians being classified as such isn’t a partisan issue, although anyone familiar with my opinion knows I’m more sympathetic to conservative thought. Throughout his campaign, President Donald Trump made “drain the swamp” a rallying cry at his raucous assemblies, which made his opponent’s poorly attended gatherings seem like an unenthusiastic version of Romper Room. He gave no quarter to the political establishment on either side, laying waste to Democrats and Republicans alike. This

prompted political pundit Joe Scarborough to claim that Trump must be wary of doing so because, “Washington always wins.” Except when it doesn’t, like on Nov. 8. Since his inauguration on Jan. 20, Trump has addressed certain bureaucratic issues that created the modern-day cesspool that is Washington. Executive orders have been issued that ban administrative lobbying on behalf of foreign governments, as well as instruct federal agencies to identify two regulations for elimination for every one they enact, a common sense measure to increase government efficiency. But the “swamp” is full of creatures, not ideas. In order to effectively drain it, the discreditation and removal of contemptible figures like Nancy Pelosi, Maxine Waters and Chuck Schumer must take place. They can wait, however.

President Trump must begin to set the example within his own party, and two prominent members of the “Cheesehead Mafia” should be targeted — Speaker of the House Paul Ryan and White House Chief of Staff Reince Priebus. It’s no secret Ryan doesn’t like Trump. An audio recording exists of him declaring, “I am not going to defend Donald Trump. Not now, not in the future.” Therefore, he has no purpose as Speaker other than to undermine and undercut the policies put forth by our president. This has prompted many conservatives to declare Ryan a “RINO,” an acronym for “Republican In Name Only,” despite his claims to be a fiscal conservative. There’s truth to it. Ryan actually supported many of former President Barack Obama’s asinine policies, like the time he funded VISAs for 300,000

refugees. Refugees are estimated to cost American taxpayers $4.1 billion this year, and historically an inordinate amount of them receive food stamps (91.4 percent) and cash welfare (68.3 percent) meant for American citizens. The infamous “Ryancare” debacle in which Paul Ryan pushed a health care bill that would insure citizens and increase costs for consumers was a political dud after seven years of “repeal and replace” threats. Now, he’s stalling funds to build a wall on our southern border to keep criminal aliens out — one of the larger Trump campaign promises. Ryan has been a complete failure in every facet of his role as a Republican Speaker. Reince Priebus, on the other hand, is the definition of an establishment Republican. As former chairman of the Republican National Committee, it’s not a stretch

to conclude his primary concern is the short-term survival of said establishment. Like Ryan, he effectively rolled over and played dead during the Obama presidency — and now we’re supposed to believe he’ll change? Even worse, alleged leaker and Priebus’ former Deputy Chief of Staff Katie Walsh was ousted in March. The question remains as to whether she was leaking information at the behest of Priebus or for personal gain. Trump will be surrounded by wolves in sheep’s clothing his entire stay in Washington, and it’s best for him not to blend in. Being the wolf is what got him elected and any changes just might lead to Washington winning next time. Christopher Godail is a 27-yearold interdisciplinary studies junior from Kenner, Louisiana.

Students should network in classes for optimal college experience OSIE SAYS OSIE EVANS @osiezz Wouldn’t it be nice if during that 3 a.m. cramming session, you could pick up the phone and ask 50 other people in your class — at least one is likely to be up — for help getting through that difficult concept? Sometimes students take one of our most valuable resources for granted: one another. Every student should make an effort to connect with other students in each of their classes. With dead week upon us, the need for a network of people who can help us finish the semester strong is more apparent than ever. Technology is making it easier than ever to connect, yet many people aren’t taking advantage of it. The most popular phone app to keep a student connected with others is GroupMe. This app allows you to add other people into a group message, and it also gives you the option to direct message specific individuals if you need to. GroupMe can allow groups of up to 200 members, and you don’t have to get a person’s phone number to add them; simply search their name, or add their email address. It is extremely helpful, especially in a student’s most difficult classes. It gives students a chance to study together and help each other without having to go through the trouble of arranging a meeting time and place. Some people are hesitant to use apps like GroupMe because the notifications can become a

nuisance, but users can turn the notifications off or pause them if they become annoying. Another great online application students often overlook is Google Documents. Recently, a post went viral on social media showing a group of students using Google Documents to create one big forum where everyone could post their notes. Students at our University should take advantage of this. It could eliminate those annoying mass e-mails asking for notes, and it would make life a lot easier if you have to miss class. However, this great technology still can’t completely replace the old fashioned study group. Scheduled meetings can help you stay on track and cut down on procrastination. They also allow students to build off one another by allowing students to get help in their weakest areas and give help in their strongest areas. Some people worry that study groups might be too distracting, but they can be productive if the group takes care to only select other students who are just as focused as they are. Whether it’s through apps or traditional study groups, you can only benefit from surrounding yourself with other dedicated students. Forming groups with other people in your class has benefits beyond just studying — it’s an opportunity to network with peers in your major who can help you long after graduation. A large part of the college experience is learning from professors and classmates. Who better to learn from than people with the same interests as you? When next semester starts,

make sure you make an effort to get acquainted with people in all of your classes. When the next

dead week comes around, you’ll be glad you did.

Osie Evans is a 21-year-old English junior from Natchitoches, Louisiana.

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Doctors unethically capitalize on struggling families MYIAPINION MYIA HAMBRICK @MyiaChristine As I was browsing the internet, I came across an April 14 New York Times article about a couple in Leesburg, Virginia and their local fertility clinic. It didn’t seem like anything overwhelmingly important. Modern reproductive technology isn’t new, and I wasn’t expecting to read anything that would shake my world, but I was wrong. The focus of the story was a couple who, after multiple failures with natural pregnancy, took their doctors up on a steep offer: pay $50,000 for in vitro fertilization with the guarantee that it would work or their money back. Of course, the couple jumped at the chance. They had been heartbroken multiple times and were convinced the IVF might fail this time, just like every other time. It seemed like a great bet, but they lost. They now have twins and a baby boy as a result of two of these IVF procedures. Why am I making a big deal out of this? People know what they’re getting into. They just want to be parents, so they’re obviously thrilled to be on the losing end of the deal. Why am I even bothering with this?

The $50,000 fee is about $20,000 more than a normal IVF procedure. The doctors have a socalled satisfaction or your money back guarantee. They’re exploiting couples who are tired of being disappointed and squeezing every penny out of people who just want to fulfill a basic human instinct. It seems unethical. Why charge more for a procedure that is already expensive? If you’re really trying to help people, you would think they’d offer their nearly flaw-free plan for a decent price, or at least a price that is competitive with the market. The Times’ article featured a graphic showing the number of successful IVF procedures through the program in question. Out of 54 original participants, 30 people succeeded in transfer one after retrieval number one. Six more succeeded in transfer two of retrieval number one. The retrieval stage is when the doctor removes the egg before fertilizing it with sperm, thus turning it into an embryo. The transfer stage occurs when the doctor implants one or more embryos. According to the graphic, one retrieval cycle yields enough embryos for several transfers, which is why three transfers are done with one retrieval cycle. Overall, out of the 54 participants, 43 were successfully

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pregnant. Only 11 participants either dropped out of the program or never got pregnant after three retrieval cycles. Dr. Alan Berkeley is the director of the clinic featured in the Times’ story. He said that a reason for the massive success rate is the improvement of treatment and embryo testing as well as better insurance coverage for infertility, so people are willing to spend more for the latest

technology. But what about taking advantage of those desperate couples just looking for any way to have children? “What you really have here is a patient self-insurance group,” said Dr. Berkeley told The Times. “They band together, and the ones that get pregnant quickly overpay significantly to insure the ones who don’t.” I am not sold. I still believe the

doctors are taking full advantage of desperate people. It may no longer be a question of medical ethics, but rather one of morality. No self-respecting physician can seriously say they’re OK with over-charging people who are just looking for any way possible to be parents. Myia Hambrick is a 21-year-old mass communication junior from Temple, Georgia.

Planned Parenthood misrepresented by anti-abortion activists HUMAN WRITES ALAINA DILAURA @Alaina_dilaura Imagine being shamed every time you went to your health care provider for a routine checkup. For a woman seeking a routine checkup at her local Planned Parenthood, there is a constant threat of being victimized by anti-abortion advocates. The closer she gets to the building, the more people she sees in her peripheral. She is embarrassed and ashamed by their condemning stares, yet she must continue her walk toward the door. She risks the possibility of being yelled at, insulted, shamed, embarrassed, called names... and for what? Because she needed a Pap smear or a cervical exam? It seems absurd, but this is the reality for many women Planned Parenthood provides with sexual

health care services. A simple checkup turns into her worst nightmare. For years, defunding Planned Parenthood has been a priority on the Republican agenda. With House Speaker Paul Ryan vowing to “defund” the organization, thousands of women around the country are at risk of losing critical health care. It’s important we don’t look at Planned Parenthood with tinted lenses. We should acknowledge the positive and supportive services the organization provides to women. I consider myself a young, forward-thinking woman, and I was raised in a devoutly catholic, anti-abortion home. I consider myself pro-woman, profetus and pro-human, but I understand life doesn’t always work out the way we plan. Planned Parenthood educates and aids the most vulnerable of women. The primary reason anti-abortion advocates are calling for the defunding of Planned

Parenthood is the non-profit organization is the largest provider of abortions in the country. While this is true, in 2014, Planned Parenthood’s annual report detailed only 3 percent of the care provided by the organization was abortions. Thus, defunding the organization would mean 97 of the 100 women who need health care services would be unable to get them. There is already a law in place which prevents taxpayer dollars from being used to pay for abortions. The government only reimburses Planned Parenthood for the non-abortion health services it provides to low-income women with money from Medicaid and Title X family planning program. Personally, I don’t believe saying you support Planned Parenthood means you support abortion. Instead, it means you support health care equality for low-income, working-class women and the opportunity for every girl to educate herself about her

sexual and reproductive health. Defunding Planned Parenthood means limiting health care services available to girls and women, usually from those who need it most. Planned Parenthood clinics see around 2.5 million people annually, mostly for examinations, testing and treatment. Pap smears, STD testing, pregnancy testing and health screenings would be even more difficult to access without Planned Parenthood. “The people that attack women’s health, they are so dumb politically,” said Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, according to Huffington Post. “They don’t get it. They let ideology and condescension to women and sometimes just meanness overcome everything else, and they lose. And they’re going to lose again.” As a college student, I am fully aware of the importance of sexual education and maintenance of reproductive health.

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As a college student, I am also aware of the outrageous costs of continued upkeep. Fortunately, I am covered under a great health care plan, but even so, just seeing the doctor costs me anywhere from $25 to $75. What I pay seems like a drop in the bucket compared to what many of my peers experience. My roommate is under a Medicaid plan. Her birth control is not covered under her plan, and the out-of-pocket expense for her oral contraceptives is about $130. Planned Parenthood provides her with resources as well as access to vital care. We should think twice before defunding the organization that ensures less women get pregnant and more women become educated and knowledgeable about their health. Alaina DiLaura is an international studies and mass communication sophomore from Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

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Film industry must become more respected, appreciated RYLED UP RYAN THAXTON @ryanthax It’s time people start acknowledging that what they can get out of movies is more than 1.5 hours of entertainment while eating overpriced popcorn. There is value in an art medium that can provide blissful escapism while still showing us things we might not know and giving us ways to explore and reimagine the past, present and future. I recently attended the Louisiana International Film Festival and was reminded how expansive film can be. Of all the films at the festival, 90 percent will never show in Louisiana again, despite being important stories of what it takes to break cycles of poverty and send inner city girls to college, the effects wars and war culture can

have on a single person or a whole community and pull us out of our heads and back to our younger selves. For centuries, the breakdown between highbrow art, such as theatre and classical music, and lowbrow art, like movies and television — entirely subjective, of course, and utterly contentious — has sparked discussion in virtually every artistic medium. Despite film being one of the most multifaceted media out there, most classify it as lowbrow entertainment. Movies, and other mediums such as television and video games, are at a trough — their construction is no longer innovative yet still too novel to have a revered place in history. Everything about movies indicates their lowly status in entertainment, from their easily consumable advertisements to the way we look at or ignore their stars and the industry’s attempt to make the genre appealing

to everyone. There are many pulp films out there such as “The Boss Baby” or “Baywatch,” but the commercialization of these films extends to all. Sheeny late night hosts ask actors about their glamorous vacations while trailers are chocked full of shocks and bright lights. Films most commonly considered lowbrow are usually considered so for their top box office sales. They bank on big names and special effects to draw in crowds. Their trailers consist of flashing lights and names in 120 point font. However, this facet of the entertainment industry shouldn’t cause one to inherently judge it as on par with the commercials for Spanx and cereal that border it. Actors are more notable for their fame and status than their craft, and televised ceremonies are rife with awful hackneyed banter between celebrity

presenters who forget what movies and movie making are all about. The Golden Age of Hollywood is revered while people scoff at the industry today. Maybe this is because the entertainment industry is constantly changing, in the same way decade-old music is always considered more impressive than new sounds. Films like “La La Land,” “Moonlight” and “Hidden Figures” were all very different in style and perceived sophistication, yet reminded us of worlds and stories we won’t soon forget. When audiences think of movies, they think of experiences. A combination of sounds, scripts and visual cues that make the medium as close to real life as possible. Maybe it’s this accessibility that makes movies “lowbrow.” Film subjects are not removed enough for us to respect them the way we can respect sculptures or records. This

causes screenwriters, directors and actors who have achieved fame and decoration to receive eye rolls while musicians and other artist are seen as true. Yet movies are most impressive because of their packing. All of these other media, such as literature, sound and picture, are rolled into one to make a masterpiece that actually costs more in production than any song or play. Movies also speak to the ingenuity of human advancement like other media can’t or don’t often do. Sure, a film like “Avatar,” abound with computergenerated images, may feel inauthentic and not very high on the artistic scale, but the creation by editors and sound mixers of a whole new world is magical in itself. Ryan Thaxton is a 20-year-old mass communication sophomore from Monroe, Louisiana.

Elon Musk’s forward-thinking business model inspirational CHATTY ABBIE ABBIE SHULL @AbbieLJ In early April, Tesla surpassed both Ford and General Motors to become the most valuable American car company, valued at around $53 billion. Over the last decade, the market has seen dozens of “green” car companies rise and fall, so why has Tesla been able to withstand the test of time? One reason is Tesla’s new Model S sedan, which earned a score of 99 out of 100 from Consumer Reports. The magazine said Model S is “brimming with innovation” and has “impressive attention to detail.” In the first two days of availability, Tesla had 276,000 people sign up to buy Model S. To put in perspective, Honda sells 300,000 Accords per year. While the company’s cars are innovative and forward-thinking, the real secret to Tesla’s success is Elon Musk. Most car companies were founded by experienced car makers, but Musk’s background is in physics and business. In 2002, he sold his former company PayPal to ebay for $1.5 billion, and he runs American aerospace manufacturer and space transport company, SpaceX. Musk knew Tesla wouldn’t survive only selling electric cars — so, over the years he’s teamed up with other automakers to develop new vehicles and the company sells battery packs to other automakers like Toyota. The Japanese automaker worked with Musk to develop the new plug-in Rav4, and has invested over $50 million into Tesla. Musk is business savvy, which is appealing to investors who are always thinking about the next step. His real strength, however,

is his unwavering positivity. He continually convinces investors and the public to look at the future when judging Tesla’s success rather than looking at its past performance. The idea might seem crazy, but so far it’s working. Tesla lost millions last year, but saw a 40 percent increase in value after the Consumer Reports review of Model S. In August 2016, Musk told 60 Minutes his goal is to make an electric or solar powered vehicle for under $30,000 by 2025,

which is huge. Right now the least expensive options are around $35,000 but the industry mean is closer to $50,000. Musk wants “green” vehicles to be an option for every potential car owner. “I would guess it had as much to do with relaunching the rocket as it does Tesla’s business,” Sam Abuelsamid, a senior research analyst at Navigant told The Verge. “Since you can’t buy SpaceX stock, Tesla is the only way for people to invest in the Musk cult of personality.” Musk’s success with SpaceX

and Tesla is a product of his ability to think about fixing problems he may have in the future and his incredibly forward-thinking business model. He completely devalues any past performance and solely focuses on the next task at hand. As graduation day looms for many University students, Musk’s model of positive, forward-thinking business could be a tool for inspiration. Often, students are young and inexperienced, but the ability to see where a business should go is a compelling trait

that young people should be able to use. Musk’s approach to business and life should be the new way of thinking. A lot of business talk in the last year has been about saving industries that are dying. Instead, Musk looks to develop ways to change old industries in order to fit a more forward-thinking business model. Abbie Shull is a 23-year-old mass communication junior from St. Louis, Missouri.

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