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Online resources available for University students BY RILEY KATZ rkatz@lsureveille.com If you are an incoming student, retaining information you receive at orientation and the beginning of every semester can be overwhelming. The good news is LSU offers many online resources that can be accessed with a click of a mouse or the touch of an app. All of these resources have dedicated websites, social network feeds and some even have apps that make answering questions and staying up to date easy. As easy as those resources are to access, the sheer amount of them can be overwhelming as well.
FIRST YEAR EXPERIENCE For incoming freshmen,
the best service LSU offers for students to acclimate to school is the First Year Experience office. The department is dedicated to making sure students take advantage of their first year at the university. Chances are if there are any events created specifically for freshman, they have something to do with it. Keeping up with their upcoming events is made easy by checking their calendar at students. lsu.edu/fye/events. The list of events is constantly updated, but if you want to be on the cutting edge of news at FYE, the office can be found on Twitter at @LSU_FYE.
UNIVERSITY CENTER FOR FRESHMAN YEAR (UCFY) One resource First Year Experience recommends students fully utilize is the University Center for Freshman Year. All students start their college careers in UCFY, and if you have any
questions about majors or scheduling, the site has contact information for counselors that can help. You also can schedule appointments with them if your question is too big to answer over email, or, if you are around Allen Hall, walk in and schedule one in person at Room 150.
TIGER MAIL One of the best tips I can give you is to unlink your LSU Gmail address from your forwarding address. Teachers do not like poring over a bunch of emails that come from various domains. Play it safe and use your @tigers.lsu.edu email address to contact teachers.
FACEBOOK GROUPS Facebook is still a great way to connect with others. Each graduate year has an official Facebook page that is perfect for getting your name out there and meeting new people. Whether it be
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looking for a roommate or selling football tickets, Facebook groups are the perfect place to get things done with people in your class. For incoming freshmen this year, just search Louisiana State University Class of 2019, unless you were already added. While you are at it, be sure to like the official LSU page as well to stay up to date on the University.
ASKLSU If you have a question about anything that confuses you at LSU, do not worry. Chances are someone already had the same question you do. AskLSU is a student-run community website that has answers to almost every question you may have. The best part is those who answer are students, people who have already been through the situation you are in. If you cannot find the answer to the question you have, make a new thread
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POLITICS
Lawmakers respond to SG report card
BY RILEY KATZ rkatz@lsureveille.com
After experiencing backlash due to posting a legislative report card, Student Government President Andrew Mahtook and his Chief Advisor Zack Faircloth spoke out about how the methodology and math of the report card achieved its final results. The SG report card was an attempt to grade legislators based on their votes for and against larger bills that SG deemed most important for higher education. “This wasn’t an intention to rank any senators and representatives and say what person is better than another,” Faircloth said. “That wasn’t the intention at all.”
Read a state representative’s response to SG’s report card on page 4. see REPORT CARD, page 7
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Government funding for University restored to current year levels BY ZOE GEAUTHREAUX zgeauthreaux@lsureveille.com With the passage of HB1, among multiple other legislative bills, LSU’s higher education leaders are optimistic about the changes the University will see in the upcoming school year. At the beginning of the legislative session, a $1.6 billion shortfall in the state’s $24 billion budget threatened to cut higher education funding by 82 percent. Talk of this critical cut stirred up students and faculty, who feared the possibility of course cancellations, accreditation issues or an overall school shutdown. Now, as certain legislative bills receive their respective
gubernatorial signature of approval, the LSU community can breathe a temporary sigh of relief. The University will be receiving nearly the same amount of funding it had this past year, University senior vice provost Jane Cassidy said. “There’s no reason to think that there would be any changes to any of the programs around campus, except for positive changes and things that are moving forward,” Cassidy said. “Students shouldn’t have anything to worry about this year.” Additionally, the Health Sciences Center, Pennington Biomedical Research Center and the AgCenter will receive varying increases in funding based on their
needs, according to Jason Droddy, University executive director of policy and external affairs. Cassidy also noted that new programs were approved by the Board of Regents and said, “We’re looking forward to expanding opportunities for students in the degree programs.” The budget, which was signed on Friday by Gov. Bobby Jindal, allocated $2.36 billion in funds towards higher education throughout the state. TOPS received $265 million in funding and will continue to automatically increase money awarded to students as tuition goes up. Several potential tuition
Gov. Bobby Jindal discusses the end of the legislative session on June 11. Jindal declared the session a success after lawmakers passed a budget that met the governor’s criteria on taxes.
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Open Road Films The preview for this movie gave away most of the big laughs, but it was still a funny, vibrant new take on the high school geeks. It also ends on a high note with an inspiration speech by the main character that is sure to bring about a tear or two.
“True Detective’s” season two premiere might have introduced us to a show full of broken characters, but the American crime drama is as strong as it ever has been. “The Western Book of the Dead” introduces the audience to Ray Velcoro (Colin Farrell), a talented but troubled detective stationed in Vinci, California. Ray’s had a rough past that has led him to alcoholism and has placed him in the back pocket of the city’s career criminal Frank Semyon (Vince Vaughn). Frank is a casino owner with a shady past, but he’s hopeful a land deal affiliated with California’s high speed railway will legitimize him as a real business man. But then his business partner (and Vinci city manager) Ben Caspere goes missing, ruining Frank’s plans. Ani Bezzerides (Rachel McAdams) is a Ventura County Sheriff’s officer who also loves to drink alcohol and has a penchant for gambling. She has strained relationships with Steve (the guy she’s hooking up with), her hippy father and her sister. It appears Ani was raised
in a cult and her mother committed suicide, all of which make her a troubled individual. Highway patrolman Paul Woodrugh (Taylor Kitsch) is put on leave when a celebrity lied about him soliciting her during a routine traffic stop. He has mysterious scars all over his body, and he keeps his girlfriend at arm’s length. Paul goes for a late-night bike ride with his headlights out, and when he swerves off the road, who should he find, but Ben. He calls 9-1-1, which leads to us getting a shot of Ray, Ani and Paul huddled around the body, setting up the first meeting of our main characters as they attempt to solve this season’s murder. Most of the show’s early criticism is unfounded. Some who praised season one write off season two because “too many of the characters are broken.” Rust, Cohle and Marty Hart were far from happy, healthy individuals in the show’s debut season. Broken characters make the Los Angeles underworld more riveting and believable, and it would be inauthentic otherwise. Episode one is anchored by strong performances from everyone involved and leaves the audience wanting to know more. You can’t ask for much more than that. You can reach Jack Woods on Twitter @Jack_TDR.
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Leon Bridges (Columbia Records) Although short, Bridges’ debut manages to fit everything new listeners need to know about him into a little over a half hour. “Coming Home” is a soulful story which holds the potential to remind listeners what R&B and soul should sound like when they come together.
— Joshua Jackson
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The LSU baseball team hit .314 this season. Eight players in the Tigers’ every-day lineup hit greater than .300, helping the team to its highest batting average since 2010. LSU’s efforts at the plate were good for fourth in the nation.
A look back on LSU baseball’s season and a look ahead to 2016 with defining numbers compiled BY JACK WOODS jwoods@lsureveille.com
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LSU’s longest losing streak this season? One game. The Tigers didn’t lose consecutive games in 2015, allowing them to post a record of 54-12 (21-8 Southeastern Conference). Every time LSU lost a game it bounced back immediately the following game. In games following a loss, the Tigers outscored opponents 101-35.
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Despite losing most of its lineup, LSU returns the majority of its pitching staff. LSU loses three seniors in Zac Person, Brady Domangue and Kyle Bouman, but only Person appeared in more than 13 games.
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LSU racked up 762 hits this season. No team in the nation was able to accumulate more hits than the Tigers. Unless Vanderbilt manages a staggering 58 hits in the College World Series finals, LSU will remain safely at the top when the season ends.
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LSU has plenty of young talent on its roster, and it has plenty more coming in next season. But LSU loses eight of nine starters. Sophomore outfielder Jake Fraley is the one regular member of LSU’s potent 2015 lineup who will return next spring.
The Tigers proved to be a terror on the basepaths this season, stealing 130 bases in 166 attempts. The 130 successful stolen bases was the third-highest total in the nation.
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Former Tiger reflects on time at LSU, in minor leagues BY MORGAN PREWITT mprewitt@lsureveille.com
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Former Tiger baseball player Nick Rumbelow was recently called up to play for the New York Yankees.
Editor’s Note: This is the first part of a four-part series with former LSU players in professional sports. This exclusive in-person interview was conducted seven hours before Nick Rumbelow was called up to play for the New York Yankees. Allentown, Penn. - Every baseball player dreams of getting the call and a chance to play in the majors. For former LSU pitcher Nick Rumbelow, that call came Sunday just two years after Rumbelow was selected in the seventh round by the New York Yankees in the 2013 MLB Draft. Throughout his LSU career and quick ascent through the minor leagues, Rumbelow’s determination has translated into success and constant development on the mound. “I’ve really enjoyed my time in pro ball,” Rumbelow said. “This is what I want to do. I went to LSU to play baseball, and for me to have the opportunity to still play is something I really cherish.” Rumbelow’s journey to the majors began with his commitment to LSU immediately following the Tigers’ run to the 2009 National Championship, which included a two-game sweep of his second-choice, Rice, in the Baton Rouge
Super Regional. He became a key part of the Tigers’ rotation after his freshman season, tallying 57 and 1/3 innings in 60 appearances. Despite his increased workload, Rumbelow shined by notching 70 strikeouts to only 29 walks. In Game 2 of the 2013 Baton Rouge Super Regional against Oklahoma, Rumbelow helped clinch the Tigers’ first trip to the College World Series since 2009. “The Oklahoma Super Regional was a special time, especially clinching that last game to go to Omaha,” Rumbelow said. “That was one of those times as a team, we got to celebrate our hard work a little bit.” After focusing on his team’s success in college, Rumbelow’s attention turned to his own improvement as he began his pro-career in 2013 and proceeded to scale the Minor League ranks in 2014. He was called up through three levels of the Minors in 2014 before landing with the Yankees’ Triple-A affiliate, Scranton/ Wilkes-Barre RailRiders. In his travelman 2014 campaign, Rumbelow posted a 2.62 ERA in 58 and 1/3 innings pitched while recording 81 strikeouts to only 18 walks. The Bullard, Texas, native showcased his efficiency by averaging only 2.17 pitches per plate appearance and 8.8 pitches per inning. Rumbelow said his success stems
from the routine of playing every day and getting ample innings that allows him to settle into a particular role. “The opportunity to play every day,” Rumbelow said, “that’s the better thing than in college. ... It’s basically you waking up, you coming to the field and you playing baseball.” Along with the routine in the minors, Rumbelow has developed his game since he left LSU by adding another pitch to his arsenal — fastball. “Since I’ve been in pro ball, I’m throwing three pitches now: fastball, changeup and curveball,” Rumbelow said. “When I was in college, they used me mainly as a curveball guy. I’ve developed my fastball a little bit more. I’ve been able to locate that.” Although Rumbelow will be donning the pinstripes instead of purple and gold,the lessons he learned during his seasons under LSU coach Paul Mainieri will not be forgotten. “Paul Mainieri is one of the best coaches in the country,” Rumbelow said. “He’s well respected throughout the game. To learn under him for a couple of years was really good. I really appreciated my time there and the opportunity to play for LSU.” You can reach Morgan Prewitt on Twitter @kmprewitt_TDR.
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Tuesday, June 23, 2015
Letter to the editor: SG’s Higher Education Report Card an embarrassment, graded poorly My grade of an “F” on your so-called Higher Education Report Card is certainly not as much an embarrassment for me as was the contract the LSU Board of Supervisors’ members signed on with FIFTY BLANK pages signifying that no one knew just what the proposed costs would be to privatize the LSU system hospitals. Did your SGA grade the members of the House Appropriations committee whom approved of the spending of milllions that to this day (almost three years later) no one knows where those costs will end. Yet you have the nerve to give a grade of “F” to members of the House who were against that; who stand to this day against raising taxes on everyone in this state; members who stand against allowing tuition to continue to rise while this administration CUT higher ed well over $600 million over the last six years. You have the nerve to not support the combining of the different higher ed boards to cut costs and to be more efficient. Do any of you understand that this state, our state, is LAST, (that’s fiftieth out of fifty states), in government funding of higher education and that all is because of the budget cuts by this administration to higher ed over the last six or seven years. In fact, do a little research on your report card and you can figure that just about all of those members with an “A” or “B” grade had much to do with the devastation of the funding of higher ed by simply voting for the budgets over those years. And what is the solution according to the folks in higher ed and you all? Every year their only solution is to raise tuition
meanwhile the governor siphons money away from higher ed and I get an “F” for fighting that. Furthermore, did any of you happen to hear of our legislation to CUT consulting contracts to SAVE money. Probably not. Last year I even entitled the bill, “The Higher ED Financing Fund Act, which directed all savings on those contracts not renewed to Higher ED. The governor vetoed and we brought it back again this year. I actually made a deal w/ the governor to sign HB 30 in to law and I would vote for the SAVE act of which he did and I did. Yet NO where in your report card did I see this bill which is actually THE ONLY PIECE OF REFORM LEGISLATION PASSED BY THIS LEGISLATURE with the SAVINGS going to Higher Ed, yet you refuse to include probably the most important bill of this session. I’m ashamed mostly because I spoke at a few SGA meetings on the bill. In closing, let me get this straight. You guys protest at the Capitol to make sure we do the right thing. You sat idly bad while the LSU Board signed a BLANK CONTRACT on your campus. You give Legislators who voted to raise taxes an “A” and instead of demanding an end to allowing the different boards to raise tuition you give these same members an “A” for voting to allow those boards to continue raising YOUR tuition. Meanwhile, the Legislature CUT Higher Ed over $600 million so that we are now LAST in state funding to higher ed. And I get the “F”. Makes no sense to me.
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Hollywood stuck on recreating movies, lacks original storylines THREAUX DOWN ZOE GEAUTHREAUX Writer, Photographer I recently went to the movies, which is rare. Ticket prices always seem to be a little higher this time than the last and, unless they’re being snuck in from home, forget about snacks. So when I decide to indulge, I do so with high expectations. I want a movie to amaze or surprise me, as do lots of people. When I browsed through the selection of movie posters on display near the theater’s entrance, I noticed something disappointing. Some of the most popular movies that recently have been released include “Jurassic World,” “Entourage,” “Mad Max: Fury Road,” “Poltergeist,” “Cinderella” and “Annie.” Together, these films have generated over $903 million and counting in box office sales. Yet, all of them are remakes or spin-offs of movies and shows that already exist.
I thought it was weird to have so many remakes out at once, but it turns out to be a trend. In the year 1981, the top 10 U.S. grossing films contained seven original films, according to Box Office reports. In 2011, the top 10 included eight sequels, two adaptations and no original films. In the years leading up to now, it hasn’t been getting much better. Upcoming films include another “Terminator,” another “Mission Impossible” and another “Fantastic Four.” Moviegoers buy into recycled content all the time. But with a lack of originality in the film industry, I don’t completely blame them. The problem is that it’s all too easy to produce a movie with stories that are already popular. People are more likely to pay and see the stories or characters they already love. Releasing an original film is a hit-or-miss. And if that film doesn’t meet its box office quota, we’re talking about a multi-million dollar miss. Take Seth MacFarlane’s “A Million Ways to Die in the
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West” and “Transcendence” (featuring Johnny Depp) as recent examples. Both are original films with A-list celebrity involvement and a good amount of advertising. However, both films had a considerably low box-office turnout which, in turn, lost a good bit of money. What is needed in the mainstream film industry is a demand for originality. A lot of independent filmmakers already put out critically-acclaimed original content but lack the financial resources to put it on the map. Even the indie-films that win multiple awards at festivals often go unnoticed by the public. I recommend people research a little more before they go to the movies. Often times, movie theaters will have one or two independent films listed. Don’t just take the easy route and choose the story you already know. If moviegoers take a risk with original content, the industry will match it. Zoe Geauthreaux is a 20-yearold mass communication junior from New Orleans.
Quote of the Day
‘Monster is a relative term. To a canary, a cat is a monster. We’re just used to being the cat.’
B.D. Wong as Henry Wu ‘Jurassic World’
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Red-Card Ruckus UREC, rest of soccer nation must handle referee abuse
THE CERULEAN CONCILIATOR JUSTIN DICHARIA Writer Fall nights at the UREC’s soccer complex on River Road echo with the screams of college students abusing referees. I’ve played games on those fields where the referee left crying because the opposing team verbally attacked the female arbiter from the start of the opening whistle to the end of the match. The mistreatment of referees in the United States stems from the sport’s highest league — the MLS. F-bombs and other words you wouldn’t want your grandma to hear are both heard and seen on national TV. Players surround the referees, badgering and demeaning them. For a time, the MLS punished such actions with match bans and fines, but an all-time low in consistency arose last week when Clint Dempsey only received a three-match ban for slapping the referee’s notebook from his hands and then ripping it to shreds. Dempsey’s continuous bad behavior reached its climax with what I consider referee assault. He gave the MLS disciplinary committee the perfect opportunity to make an example for the country’s youth of what unacceptable behavior is. Unfortunately, the decisionmaking process never reached the committee. The required
match ban for referee assault is six games, but Don Garber took it upon himself to classify Dempsey’s actions as “referee abuse,” not “referee assault.” Garber decided Dempsey’s fate based off commercial interests, rather than the protection of referees. Here lies the problem with the MLS’ discipline policies. They’re vague, inconsistent and worst of all, commercially driven. If a lesser-known player had violently ripped a referee’s notebook apart and then had his teammates and opponents restrain him from returning to the referee, the player would have a minimum six-match ban and probably more. Garber is not willing to protect referees, but local and state associations must pick up the slack, including LSU. The UREC must consider the reasons for the constant abuse their referees receive. As a past player in the intramural leagues and a current United States Soccer Federation referee, my recommendation is proper training. While player behavior toward referees at the UREC is unacceptable, it mostly occurs because of the players’ fear for its safety and subsequent actions of taking player protection into their own hands. After properly training its officials, the UREC should place employees at the fields as monitors with the power to record the names of players and teams who consistently abuse referees. The UREC must respond to referee abuse with game suspensions. If not, a
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Seattle Sounders FC forward Clint Dempsey (2) appears to rip up referee Daniel Radford’s notebook June 16 after Radford issued a red card to teammate Michael Ariza while playing the Portland Timbers in a U.S. Open Cup soccer match at Starfire Stadium in Tukwila, Wash. Dempsey was issued a red card for his actions. progression of abuse will continue until a player assaults a referee and law enforcement steps in. The failure to deal with referee abuse is detrimental to the game that so many LSU students love. Safety must be a priority for both the players and the referees, and without punishment
for referee abuse, that safety is jeopardized. In Michigan last year an angry player decided that punching the referee who gave him a red card was an appropriate action. That referee went into a coma and died days later. Let’s not have a tragedy
similar to Michigan’s. It’s time we begin protecting our referees and punishing players who abuse them. Justin DiCharia is a 21-yearold mass communication senior from Slidell, Louisiana. You can reach him on Twitter @JDiCharia.
Easing marijuana possession penalties an important step LAPLANTE PARENTHOOD DAVID LAPLANTE Writer House Bill 149, a measure of the Louisiana Legislature that seeks to decrease the penalties incurred by marijuana possession, has passed both of Louisiana’s houses and awaits final approval from the governor. Democratic representative Austin Badon Jr. of New Orleans authored and introduced the bill that will change the way Louisiana prosecutes marijuana offenses and is a step toward remediating the frighteningly high rate of incarceration in our state.
This hard-fought compromise with organizations like the Sheriffs’ Association and the Louisiana District Attorney Association makes important changes to the drug code, especially as it pertains to the apprehension and correction of low-level drug offenses. The long-awaited legislation will relieve pressure from the harsh statutes by which Louisiana currently prosecutes drug offenders. The Louisiana Department of Corrections imprisons the most citizens per capita of any state according to the National Institute of Corrections. Marijuana offenses attribute about 13,000 arrests to the incarceration rate every year, constituting a major portion of the population of our prisons. The majority of those arrests are made for
recreational marijuana possession. Marijuana arrests routinely ensnare the young; 24 percent of those arrested nationally are under the age of 18, and 70 percent are under 30 years old according to Norml.org. Young people are unfairly targeted in busts with the low-level drug, and the charge can stay with them for the rest of their lives. Arrests for possession of marijuana are dissonant with the drug’s actual societal impact. Marijuana use is a harmless recreational activity for many occasional users, but the penalties are harsh when they get caught. Strict regulations are unfair and unnecessary. They harm the state rather than pro-
tect it from the perceived evils of marijuana use. The penalties that face those arrested for marijuana possession are steep in Louisiana, justifying up to 20 years in jail for simple possession. Badon’s bill brings that maximum down to eight years, which is still eight times the maximum imposed in most other states according to the American Civil Liberties Union. Loosened penalties on minor drugs is shown to decrease violent crime and better control the use of the drugs. In Louisiana cities like Baton Rouge, violent crime is abundant, and the toll that marijuana enforcement takes on local police departments takes away from resources
used to prevent more serious criminal activity. HB149 marks an important step toward healing the wounds suffered from strict regulations and remediating the culture of incarceration in Louisiana. The legislation will reduce fines and jail sentences, saving the state money and protecting the freedoms of those brought to court on possession charges. Reforming Louisiana’s drug policies and penalties is important to the interests of every citizen and will continue to be a focal point of social action in our state. David LaPlante is a 20-yearold mass communication senior from Baton Rouge.
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Tuesday, June 23, 2015 RESOURCES, from page 1 and have people answer them. The website also has a strong presence on Twitter. They are constantly posting frequently asked questions with links to where they are answered, and they also have an app on iPhone and Android.
MYLSU If you have not done so already, download the MyLSU app on your iPhone and iPad. It has Moodle integration as well as a live map that you can search for different buildings with and get directions to that location. Android users can add the mobile app to their home screens for all the same features minus the maps.
LSU SHIELD Another good app to have for safety purposes is the LSU Shield app. Available on both iOS and Android, the app will send you notifications if a crime happens near or on campus. All you have to do is turn on app notifications, and as soon as crime occurs, you will know where it is so you can stay safe by avoiding the area.
TRANSLOC If you do not have a car, chances are you will have to take public transit to get to and from campus. The TransLoc app tells you exactly where the buses are so you can make sure not to miss them. It also gives you approximate arrival times for buses, so you’ll know how fast you need to run to catch one.
FUNDING, from page 1 raising measures, some politically-driven, also have been approved by Jindal. Such measures include the SAVE fund and HB152. The controversial SAVE Credit Program, which was attached to the Jindal-approved SB93, charges higher education students each with a fee of about $1,500. However, students would not have to actually pay anything as this fee is offset by a tax credit of the same amount. HB152, sponsored by Rep. Chris Broadwater R-Tangipahoa, grants higher education management boards more authority over tuition and fee increases. Originally, increasing tuition in Louisiana tediously required a twothirds vote by the House and the Senate. The bill still awaits executive approval, according to the official Louisiana state legislature website. There also is the GRAD Act tuition increase that will be applied for the next academic year, Droddy said. This act, which was signed into law by Jindal in 2010, allows schools to raise tuition by 10 percent each year if academic benchmarks are met.
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and this is the thanks I get,” Richard said. “It is ridiculous. “This was simply to evalu- I take my score and stand by it ate the votes that were out for what it is.” there.” Sen. Karen Peterson, DThe bills were given a New Orleans, was another weight from one to five de- legislator who spoke out from pending on how important dissatisfaction with the report SG believed the bill was to card. She felt her efforts warhigher education. A vote ranted a better grade than the in accordance to what SG “F” she received. believed the vote should be “Thx. It’s sad that LSU stugives points for the weight of dents don’t see thru the BS. each bill. State genl funds depleted 4 Authors of important bills higher Ed over 7yrs #jindalreceive double points, result- ized,” Peterson Tweeted on ing in some legislator scores June 16. to be above 100 percent. When After the report card was all of the points were added published, others spoke out together, they were divided by on Twitter questioning why the total number of possible sexual assault legislation points. was not included in the reBills that were not voted port card, such as Davante on in one of the chambers are Lewis, former University omitted from the total number of Louisiana system board of points, leading the Senate member. to be out of 90 possible points “@michbeyer @RTManand the House of Represen- nJr @tidilee But they didn’t tatives to be out of 99 pos- score Campus Sexual Assault sible points. The scores were or college admission stanstrictly by the numbers over dards. 2 bills BoR didn’t care personal votes by each for,” Lewis Tweeted on June legislator. 16. “We had no idea what There were three goals the grades would be un- that were laid out by SG til we did the math. Once when it was creating the rewe got the grade, we didn’t port card: a fix for the budget touch it,” Mahtook said via deficit, long-term revenue for email. higher education and getMost of the backlash SG ting more power to the school saw came from legislators administration to raise and feeling they deserved better lower tuition among other scores for their efforts. Rep. powers. Jerome “Dee” Richard, I-LaMahtook said the sexual fourche, believed he deserved assault legislation simply did much higher than the 35.4 not fit into the three goals they percent he scored. wanted to achieve and that “I pass a bill to bring more SG hopes to cover that in the money to higher education, future. FOR RELEASE JUNE 23, 2015
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