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Planned Parenthood Generation Ation gathered in the Quad Tuesday to raise awareness and show support for Planned Parenthood. The event was organzied by the Women and Gender Studies for Graduates Organization.
lanned Parenthood Generation Action participated in “Pink Out Day” — a national event encouraging women’s health advocates to demonstrate their solidarity with Planned Parenthood by wearing pink — on Tuesday in the Quad. The event was organized by the Women and Gender Studies for Graduates Organization. English doctoral student Alexandra Torres, the vice president of WGSGO, said the event was held to raise awareness and support. “[We want] to make sure that people are aware of all the different services, that it’s not really just about a safe abortion, it’s more about the different health services that Planned Parenthood does,” Torres said. PPGA, formerly known as Voices of Planned Parenthood, regained its status as a club this month. While the club was on campus for several years before fading out roughly two years ago, this year its members plan to immerse themselves in campus life once again. “Our goal for this semester is to be even more involved in the past, and do as many events as possible,” said psychology sophomore Eva Someillan-Toohey, PPGA events coordinator. Having regained its charter, this year is a rebuilding one for the group, mass communication junior Noah Bryant Ballard said. “We’ve gained some valuable new members who are passionate about what we do, passionate about educating people, passionate about politics,
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Former Plaquemines Parish president seeks Lt. Gov.’s office BY CAITIE BURKES @BurkesTDR
Parish President John Young and Republican State Sen. Elbert Guillory. Nungesser’s political career In 1991, a 32-year-old offshore caterer from Algiers, began in 1983 when he was apLouisiana turned a practical pointed by Gov. Treen to the Lake Ponchartrain idea into a multimiland Maurepaus lion-dollar business. Study Commission. Now, at 56, former He then served on Plaquemines Parish the Orleans Levee President, RepubliBoard in 1985. can Billy NungessHis dabble in er, hopes to see anpolitics took a 15other dream come year hiatus when true on Oct. 24. Nungesser will ELECTIONS 2015: LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR in 1991, Nungesser established General run for the LieutenMarine Leasing ant Governor position — set to be vacated by in- Company, a business providing cumbent Lt. Gov. Jay Dardenne offshore workers with portable — against three challengers: living quarters. He conjured the idea in his Democratic East Baton Rouge Parish Mayor-President Kip early 20s while working for Holden, Republican Jefferson an offshore catering business.
Nungesser said he used the $7500 left in his college fund to buy a 20-foot shipping container furnished with six bunks, a kitchenette and bathroom. Nungesser contacted a company to lease the shipping containers from him on a trial basis. He sold his grandmother’s house, which he was living in at the time, to cover building expenses. Almost 25 years later, General Marine is worth $20 million and employs 200 people. “I’m a great salesman when I believe in something,” Nungesser said. When he was financially able, Nungesser said he splurged $2 million on 60 acres of parish land near the Mississippi River
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Former offensive guard to represent LSU in SEC Legends Former LSU offensive guard Alan Faneca is slated to represent LSU in the 2015 Southeastern Conference Football Legends class, the league office announced Tuesday. Faneca is one of 14 former athletes who excelled on the field during their college careers and will be honored at the 2015 SEC Football “Weekend of Champions” Dec. 4-5 in Atlanta, Georgia. One of the nation’s premier interior blockers from 1995-1997,
Faneca earned All-America honors during his junior season and won the Jacobs Blocking Trophy for the SEC’s best blocker in the same season. He forewent his senior season after helping the Tigers lead the SEC in rushing yards in consecutive seasons, and he was a first round pick in the 1998 NFL draft by the Pittsburg Steelers. He accumulated nine Pro Bowl invites and won one Super Bowl during his NFL career.
Murphy Oil Corp. President and CEO named LSU alumnus of 2016 On Saturday, Murphy Oil Corporation President and CEO Roger W. Jenkins was named the 2016 LSU Alumnus of the Year. The award was presented to him through a surprise presentation made by LSU President F. King Alexander and LSU Alumni Association Board of Directors Chair Gil Rew, according to an LSU Media Relations news release. Jenkins graduated from LSU with a bachelor’s degree in
petroleum engineering in 1983 and later earned his master’s degree in business administration from Tulane University, as well as completing the Advanced Management Program at Harvard Business School, according to the release. “Roger is most deserving of this great award,” Alexander said in the release. “He has done so much for the university, and he’s done so much for so many other people all over the country.”
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ADMINISTRATION
Marty Chabert transitions from LSU board to Board of Regents BY SAM KARLIN @samkarlin_TDR The newest Louisiana Board of Regents member Marty Chabert reclined in a wooden chair Thursday at his restaurant, Marty J’s, surveying the customers coming in and ordering from the menu — a list of poboys, seafood and burgers handwritten on a blackboard. Chabert yelled cheerfully, “Hey, patna,” and “How’s everything?” and “Thanks for coming,” to friends and strangers in the restaurant. Chabert, a former LSU Board of Supervisors member, just finished two days of board and committee meetings in downtown Baton Rouge. After helping approve the higher education budget for Louisiana, he relaxed momentarily at his restaurant before meeting with colleagues, then finally driving 100 miles south to his home in rural Chauvin, Louisiana. Chabert’s demeanor shifted from that of a board member to a friendly local as he bragged about his restaurant’s roast beef po’boy and the countless bayous in his hometown. “I grew up in Chauvin, Louisiana, below Houma and above Cocodrie, and we were Cajun before it was cool to be Cajun,” he said. Chabert’s family draws connections to Cajun culture and Louisiana politics. After running the first crawfish business in Terrebonne Parish in the late ’60s, his father served as a state
representative and state senator throughout the ’70s and ’80s before dying in office in 1991, when Chabert took over his father’s position. Chabert’s first taste of politics was working as an “unpaid legislative assistant” for his father when he was 18 years old. He said he took phone calls, ran coffee and sodas and did “everything that you could think of.” “Just a wealth of knowledge — more than anything — was meeting all the interesting characters in Louisiana politics from the ’70s through the ’90s,” he said. Some of those characters eat at Marty J’s, he said, rattling off a half dozen names of political acquaintances he made over the years. The budget deficit today’s politicians expect is nothing new to Chabert, who entered the legislature in the ’90s with a $700 million hole to deal with. He said the governor called nine special sessions and a small constitutional convention to solve it. He also recalled his time in the legislature, before social media and partisan divisions, as a time when politicians could still compromise. “We were friends,” Chabert said. “We all had our different set of issues. The republicans had their issues, the democrats had their issues, the whites had their issues, the blacks had their issues. We debated them, we came to a conclusion — sometimes we
shouted, sometimes we shook hands, but at the end of the day we were on somebody’s porch eating crawfish etouffee and fried fish.” Chabert served on higher education boards after his time in the Senate. Then-Gov. Mike Foster appointed him to the University of Louisiana System Board of Supervisors in 1996 and governed a host of Louisiana universities before moving to the LSU Board of Supervisors in 2004. “I’ve always been fascinated with higher education — when I was in the legislature ‘til today,” he said. Strong higher education NICHOLAS MARTINO / The Daily Reveille is the key to solving poverty, Louisiana Board of Regents’ Committee Chair, Roy O. Martin, III [Middle] discusses bringing business and helping looming state budget problems on Sept. 24 in the Claiborne Building. students in the state, Chabert said. Chabert said between Chabert, holds the same seat Last month, Gov. Bobby tackling higher education is- their father and Marty held in Jindal appointed Chabert to sues and running his business- the ’80s and ’90s. Marty said his brother the Louisiana Board es, he spends of Regents, where ‘Sometimes we shouted, most of his found a paper from seventh he oversees all Louitime driving, grade documenting Marty’s sometimes we shook siana public univert r a v e l l i n g ambitions — to own an offhands, but at the end sities. He said the between Ba- shore supply business, be a of the day we were on ton Rouge, senator and own a fried chicken biggest difference between the LSU Board somebody’s porch eating Chauvin and restaurant. of Supervisors and “Basically in 1992 me and crawfish etouffee Wo o d v i l l e , the Board of Regents my brother built a conveMississippi, and fried fish.’ is the focus on “global where he nient store that served fried issues.” MARTY CHABERT m a i n t a i n s chicken, so I was a state senaChabert said a hunting tor, I was in the offshore supBoard of Regents member ply business, and so I kinda the next governor lodge. should commit to “My car hit all my goals there,” he funding higher education and was a year old in July and I put said. After decades of operatgive Board of Regents more 46,000 miles on it,” He said. “So authority. when people ask me where I ing businesses and dipping his “It’s gonna be interest- live — I tell them in my car,” he hand into different political ing to see what the next gov- said. offices, Marty opened Marty ernor brings to the table,” he Chabert’s younger brother J’s on Nicholson Drive so his said. Republican Senator Norby children could run it.
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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2015 4:00 PM 4:30 PM
Irish Dance Classes - BREC
5:00 PM 5:30 PM
Kids Night at La Divina: Sue the Mingo - La Divina Italian Cafe
6:00 PM
Louisiana Folk Roots Presents Forklore - Vermilionville Performance Center
6:30 PM
Adult Ballet Class - UL Lafayette McLaurin Hall
7:00 PM
Painting Class - Pumpkin - Painting and Pinot
8:00 PM
Cajun Jam - The Blue Moon
9:00 PM
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Former member of LSU Board of Supervisors Marty Chabert is the newest member of the Louisiana Board of Regents.
Creative Movement Dance Class - UL Lafayette McLaurin Hall
Children's Ballet Class - UL Lafayette McLaurin Hall
Band Karaoke - Boudreaux & Thibodeaux's Henry Turner Jr. & Friends - Boudreaux and Thibodeaux's
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TECHNOLOGY
Funding for wireless expansion, Himes Hall upgrades approved BY JOSHUA JACKSON @Joshua_Jackson_ On Tuesday, the Student Technology Fee Oversight Committee approved the funding of new computers and security cameras in the Himes Hall testing lab and the expansion of wireless connectivity on campus. Student and faculty of the committee authorized the proposals after previously deferring them in March 2015 to avoid debt. Due to funds received from the Student Technology Fee, the two projects will be completed and cost $466,526, according to documents provided by the committee. Jane Cassidy, vice provost for human resources and facilities management, said there are about 400 computers in Himes Hall, and every year about 120 of them are replaced and reallocated to other areas of campus, such as the UREC and the LSU Olinde Career Center. “In the last two weeks, we’ve averaged 15,000 tests,” said computer manager for the Office of Assessment and Evaluation Derek Wilson. “During finals week, we average 17,000 to 23,000 tests, so we need all 400 of our computers working to make sure our lines don’t reach Lockett.” Wilson said the new cameras will keep better watch
COMPUTER BASED TESTING LAB IN HIMES HALL PROPOSAL Imaging:
$1,000 120 computers at $1,100 per computer:
General Maintenance and Electronics:
Virtual server support/ storage - ITS:
Surveillance Camera System (replacement):
OpenDNS:
QuestionMark (testing and assessment software):
$132,000 $47,000
$4,000
$3,243
$3,600
$11,000
TOTAL:
$201,843
courtesy of the STUDENT TECHNOLOGY OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE
over students as they take tests and catch cheating students. The security cameras in the testing lab have not been upgraded since 2007, but the
upgrade will allow new cameras to be installed and make more storage space for longer recordings. Wilson said there are many incidents where proctors
suspect someone of cheating, but due to poor video evidence, they haven’t pursued suspicions. The funds allocated to the testing lab upgrades will also
cover general maintenance, new software and OpenDNS — a security system which prevents students from accessing websites they don’t belong on during their tests. Wireless connectivity on campus will also expand to compensate for the increased number of devices on campus, including new students’ smart phones and laptops. According to the Wireless STF Proposal provided by the committee, places such as the Parade Ground and Tiger Band Hall are being heavily considered for expansion. Most locations will have their wireless application points upgraded to handle the number of connectors trying to gain access to the network. The committee will now dedicate the rest of the semester to taking proposals from different departments on campus that wish for increased funding for technological advancements. There is a $1 million budget for the funds the committee can allocate. Each proposal must have something to do with academic support for students, Cassidy said. “We’ll fund as many as we can,” Cassidy said. “We’re hoping to add those things [that we approve] in the spring semester. Usually, we can do it during spring break.”
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Fall 2015 marks 4th-largest freshman class ever for flagship campus BY CAITIE BURKES @caitie1221 Departments opened their doors and residential life opened its halls this semester to LSU’s largest enrollment since 2004. LSU President F. King Alexander said student enrollment across all campuses increased by nearly 1,000 students this fall. The main campus drew in 31,000 students — about 500 more students than last year. The total includes the flagship campus’ fourth-largest freshman class ever with 5,624 students. “A special thanks goes to all of our enrollment management staff for their hard work and recruiting efforts, along with all of our faculty, staff and students for helping to make LSU one of the most desirable places to get an education,” Alexander said at a Board of Supervisors meeting Sept. 18. LSU Dean of Students Maria Fuentes-Martin joined campus faculty in July, and the Southern Texas native said she was not surprised by the increase. Most of her high school friends attended LSU even though they were from out of state, she said. “I think LSU will always be attractive in the opportunity for people to go to college,”
Fuentes-Martin said. Though out-of-state numbers are lower than administrators would like, Fuentes-Martin said in-state enrollment remained strong. She said the media publicity surrounding budget cuts likely deterred prospective outof-state students from enrolling at LSU. However, Fuentes-Martin said the benefits of different programs are evaluated on a regular basis, and administration cuts programs it does not think are financially effective. She also said LSU affordability, which is constantly ranked as one of the top in the country, does not affect in-state students who qualify for TOPS. As dean of students, FuentesMartin oversees Student Government and said she wants to ensure the enrollment increase is reflected and represented within the organization. She increased the number of SG advisers from one to three to account for student population growth. “I want to make sure that we hear the voices of as many students as possible,” Fuentes-Martin said. “I want to make sure they feel empowered to represent the 31,000 students that we have this semester.” Each department experienced diversity in enrollees.
According to the Office of Budget and Planning, a total of 3,147 African-American students enrolled this semester, as well as 1,547 Hispanics and 1,090 Asians. Fuentes-Martin said as a Latina female, she understands the need for minority students to find people who look like them when scouting out colleges. She said she chose to attend the University of Notre Dame because of a Latina recruiter with whom she became close. “We definitely want to reflect what the state of Louisiana looks like,” Fuentes-Martin said. LSU’s next challenge is to retain these students and ensure they have the tools to succeed in their collegiate career, she said. Even though Campus Life has more than 400 student organizations, Fuentes-Martin said there are only two staff members who oversee them — a problem she hopes to fix. However, Fuentes-Martin said LSU’s easy accessibility, consistent affordability and national visibility during football season should ensure growth for years to come. “We need to make sure that we’re always supporting initiatives to keep our costs low and our success rate high,” Fuentes-Martin said.
FALL 2015 MAIN CAMPUS ENROLLMENT: courtesy of the Office of Budget and Planning UNDERGRADUATE AGRICULTURE: ART AND DESIGN: BUSINESS: COAST AND ENVIRONMENT:
GRAND TOTAL 1,384 773 2,011 85
ENGINEERING:
4,184
HUMAN SCIENCES AND EDUCATION:
2,005
HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES:
2,807
MASS COMMUNICATION:
556
MUSIC AND DRAMATIC ARTS:
347
SCIENCE:
1,536
U.C. CENTER FOR ADVISING AND COUNSELING:
3,008
U.C. CENTER FOR FRESHMAN YEAR:
7,377
TOTAL
26,073
GRADUATE AND PROFESSIONAL GRADUATE SCHOOL:
4,044
LAW CENTER:
537
VETERINARY MEDICINE:
422
TOTAL
5,003
GRAND TOTAL
31,076
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TURNOVER FOR WHAT
Tom Brady is NFL’s best quarterback INTO THE WOODS JACK WOODS Columnist
JAVIER FERNÁNDEZ / The Daily Reveille
LSU freshman running back Derrius Guice (5) avoids getting tackled during the Tigers’ 45-21 victory against Auburn on Sept. 19 at Tiger Stadium.
Tigers have no turnovers this season BY CHRISTIAN BOUTWELL @CBoutwell_TDR There’s a reason the No. 9 LSU football team hasn’t coughed up the ball this season. Protecting the ball is a focal point during everyday practice because, to the Tigers (3-0, 2-0 Southeastern Conference), turnovers
decides who wins each game and who loses. The Tigers began to focus on cleaning up their number of turnovers after racking up 23 fumbles, eight of which were lost, and nine interceptions in 2014. “It starts in practice,” said sophomore wide receiver Malachi Dupre said. “Every time we get a
ball, the guys on defense are trying to strip it.” Anytime an offensive skill player runs off the field or is moving in practice with a football in hand, another player can come and try to rip the ball out — so they better keep it in tight.
see TURNOVER, page 7
If you missed Monday Night Football, here’s a quick recap: Aaron Rodgers torched a helpless Kansas City Chiefs secondary for 333 yards and five touchdowns. Rodgers’ performance has fans and analysts talking once again about how he is clearly the best in the game. There’s just one problem with that train of thought — Tom Brady is still the best quarterback in the NFL right now. If I was building a franchise around a quarterback, I’d be a fool not to pick Rodgers. I’ll concede that. Brady is 38 years old, and there’s no telling how long he has until the hourglass of his career runs out of sand. Rodgers is seven years younger with plenty of good years ahead of him. Why wouldn’t I pick him if I wanted to compete for the better part of a decade? But if I wanted to win a Super Bowl right now, this season, I’d take Brady on my hypothetical team in a
see QUARTERBACK, page 6 FOOTBALL
‘Lack of focus’ gives Syracuse scoring opportunities against LSU
BY JAMES BEWERS @JamesBewers_TDR As far as yards are concerned, the then-No. 9 LSU football team’s defense was mostly effective against a pesky Syracuse University offense on Saturday afternoon. The Tigers (3-0, 2-0 SEC) gave up 281 total yards — an average of four yards per play. But yards allowed and penalties aren’t mutually exclusive. Hence, the defense, much like the offense at times, played below its set standard through many selfinflicted miscues. Most of the mental errors came in the second half, preventing the defense from getting off the field and making the contest much tighter than LSU anticipated. “We had a lack of focus toward the end,” said sophomore safety Jamal Adams. “Just not knowing our assignment and not handling our business the right way, like we should. It has to get better, and it starts in practice.” While Adams gave credit to Syracuse, which scored all three of its touchdowns in the second
half, the Orange recorded scoring drives of 67, 56 and 75 yards after halftime. Through some subpar LSU special teams play, the Orange started beyond its own 35yard line on four of its six drives in the first half, including once in Tiger territory. The result was just three points. On the other hand, Syracuse started behind the 35-yard line on one drive in the second half, leading to a touchdown, but was aided by a handful of costly penalties on all three touchdowns. Of the defense’s six penalties, five occurred in the second half, all on scoring drives. The only first-half penalty would have resulted in points, but Syracuse sophomore kicker Cole Murphy missed a 31-yard chip shot as the second quarter expired. “If we hadn’t given them extended drives based on multiple penalties within the drive, I think they would’ve had a very difficult time going the length of field,” said LSU coach Les Miles. “Again, we just need to stop those
see DEFENSE, page 7
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Syracuse University running back Ben Lewis (84) makes a touchdown reception in front of LSU safety Rickey Jefferson (29) during the second half on Saturday, in Syracuse, N.Y.
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QUARTERBACK, from page 5 heartbeat. Then I would watch him knock your hypothetical team led by Rodgers right out of the hypothetical playoffs. I love statistics, and Rodgers’ numbers from last season are hard to beat. He completed 65.6 percent of his passes to the tune of 4,381 yards. He threw 38 touchdowns compared to just five interceptions. That is pretty good. Meanwhile, Brady managed 4,109 yards, a 64.1 percent completion percentage and 33 touchdowns against nine interceptions. Brady has several more seasons than Rodgers under his belt, but Rodgers still might hold the edge when both guys are done playing. His career completion percentage (66 percent) is higher than Brady’s (63.6 percent), and he averages more yards per game than Brady (259.7 to 256.5). Rodgers’ 4.14 touchdownto-interception ratio is significantly better than Brady’s 2.8 mark. How can I choose Brady knowing these numbers? Because when I consider Brady the best in the NFL, it’s not all about stats. Rodgers is a winner, but Brady could write the book on winning. I want the biggest winner in the game running my team, and right now, that’s Brady. People like to talk about
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STEVEN SENNE / The Associated Press
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady celebrates a touchdown run by running back Dion Lewis in the first half of a game against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday in Foxborough, Massachusetts.
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) passes to tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) in the first half of a game against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday in Foxborough, Massachusetts.
guys who have “it” or the “x-factor.” I don’t know what “it” is, but Brady definitely has it. There are few athletes who find a way to win like Brady. He just gets it done, and he gets it done when it matters most. Rodgers is clutch, but Brady has a clutch gene. Brady’s four Super Bowl rings to Rodgers’ one is evidence Brady holds the edge. Also, Brady is 21-8 in the playoffs, while Rodgers is 6-5.
the biggest stage in the game, throwing two fourth-quarter touchdowns and erasing a 2414 deficit, giving New England the win. He managed these feats with properly inflated footballs. Brady could win a big game playing with a football one pump of air away from bursting. Heck, give Brady a volleyball and he’ll find a way to throw a game-winning touchdown in the fourth quarter with it. I love watching Rodgers play, and his career postseason
But what about Deflategate? Brady is a cheater. Come on, Brady doesn’t need deflated footballs to get an edge. The game following the scandal, Super Bowl XLIX, Brady managed to collect the MVP award despite facing the NFL’s best defense in the Seattle Seahawks. He completed 37-of-50 passes for 328 yards and four touchdowns with two interceptions. Brady led his team to a fourth quarter comeback on
numbers have been fine. But I want to see him inspire his team to win more rings before I call him the best quarterback in the NFL. Or he could just wait another year or two until age finally catches up with Brady. Until then, give me Brady 10 times out of 10. Jack Woods is a 22-year-old mass communication senior from Ruston, Louisiana. You can reach him on Twitter @Jack_TDR.
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“Anytime we run back to the huddle, we better have the ball high and tight,” Dupre said. The Tigers have not committed an offensive turnover thus far this season on 184 plays this season. No interceptions. No fumbles. Nothing. No turnovers through three games is a rare sight in college football as LSU is the only team remaining in the Football Bowl Subdivision without a turnover. Dating back last season, LSU played 203 offensive snaps since it last committed an offensive turnover when junior quarterback Anthony Jennings fumbled at the 7:21 mark in the third quarter against the University of Notre Dame in the Music City Bowl. For the first time since 1959, LSU has not committed an offensive turnover in the first three games of the season. Under LSU coach Les Miles, the Tigers are 56-9 when winning the turnover battle in games and have combined a turnover margin of +69 for Miles’ career. LSU is currently +3 this season. “We know that the team that wins the turnover margin, then their chances of winning are a lot higher than the other team,” Dupre said. “That is always an emphasis, offensively, for us not to turn the ball over.”
Miles commended Harris for how he curates the LSU offense. He said Harris is not trying to do too much — not forcing throws into tight windows or heavy defensive coverage. “Brandon continued to manage the offense and does the things we ask him to do,” Miles said. “He gives us the efficiency and the ability to make a big play all in one.” Harris completed 29-of-47 passes for 309 yards and two touchdowns in 2015. Also, he is the Tigers’ second-leading rusher with 117 yards and two touchdowns so far. Harris has not needed to throw a ton this season because when feeling pressure, LSU dishes it to sophomore running back Leonard Fournette — then, he does what he does. Fournette, the first running back in LSU history to rush for over 200 yards in two straight games, is averaging 210.3 yards a game. He is No. 2 in the nation and first in the SEC in points per game with 16. LSU rushed the ball 137 times this season, 73 of which were carried in Fournette’s hands. “His improvements, he’s coming lighter, he’s faster, and he’s always been strong,” Miles said. “When he runs with power and then when he gets in front, they don’t catch him. That’s kind of the key piece.”
can kill momentum like that. Say they do get a third down, you can get the next stop. It’s a big thing.” In junior defensive end Lewis Neal’s opinion, the Tiger defenders could have walked away with a zero on the scoreboard if not for the fixable mistakes. “To be honest with you, we gave them everything that they had,”
Neal said. “All those penalties led to touchdowns, if you really realize that ... If you take those away, we probably shut them out. Like I said, we got to fix those, better our technique to prevent those penalties and control our mind set instead of being out of control. We just got to play within the game and play our game.”
TURNOVER, from page 5
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LSU sophomore quarterback Brandon Harris (6) carries the ball down the field during the Tigers’ 45-21 victory against Auburn on Sept. 19, at Tiger Stadium.
DEFENSE, from page 5 penalties. They would not have converted on six third downs if we don’t extend drives on penalties versus when the defense was on the field and their offense was on the field.” Ironically, the LSU defense was statistically solid on third
down through the first three games, ranking top 25 nationally with a 12-for-42 clip on the “money down.” As Miles noted, six of those conversions belong to Syracuse, which faced 17 thirddown attempts, and the Orange was also 3-for-4 on fourth-down conversions. While the penalties made a dif-
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ference in Syracuse’s drives, junior safety Rickey Jefferson said forcing punts and turnovers on downs are as valuable as an interception or fumble. “You can relate that to us getting good field position for the offense, creating good situations for them whenever the time they’re in the game,” Jefferson said. “You
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Tigerland dress code discriminates against black fashion MY BLACK IS BEAUTIFUL CLARKE PERKINS Columnist I bet rapper Nelly would be confused if he found he couldn’t get into some Tigerland bars “stomping” in his Nike Air Force 1s. Only a select group of people have to worry about being denied from a Tigerland bar because of their attire. The dress code for the bars in Tigerland screams “no black men allowed.” No overly baggy clothing, no camouflage shorts, no overly long or plain t-shirts, no long or exposed chains, no sunglasses worn inside, no visible tattoos, no visible piercings on males, no do-rags, no price tags or stickers on clothing or hats, no sideways hats, no all white shoes — the list continues. Although these bars’ dress codes describe Soulja Boy from his 2007 music video “Crank That” down to the last bathing ape shoe, some of the items banned are still worn by black men today — all white shoes, for example.
I witnessed an occurrence at JL’s Place in Tigerland the night of the LSU vs. Auburn game where a black student wasn’t allowed in because he was wearing all white Nike Air Force 1s. Several people wearing white shoes behind the student were allowed to enter — the difference was, their white shoes were not Air Force 1s. Air Force 1s, especially the white ones, have always been extremely popular among the black community since the first release of the shoe in 1982. They were even nicknamed “Uptowns” because of their popularity among inner-city kids in Harlem. What’s even more disturbing than assuming the dress code at JL’s strictly enforces no all white Air Force 1s is that the actual rule is up to the discretion of whomever is working the door. That black student was discriminated against when denied entrance into JL’s. An employee at JL’s Place, said the rule stood as “no all white shoes”. When telling him I saw everyone get in with white shoes except the man with Air
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Tigerland dress codes ban several articles of clothing popular among the black community, including Air Force 1s. Force 1s, he tried to cover his tracks by saying “It’s kind of up to our discretion, we try to follow mostly what Mike’s has right up there.” According to Roberto*, the reasoning is “just because if
someone steps on them, sometimes people overreact.” People at Tigerland overreact over everything. So, if they are really trying to keep people from “overreacting” there should be a “no white clothes” rule.
Why isn’t there a no khaki shorts rule? It’s possible for someone to get upset if someone were to spill a drink on them — maybe it’s not a rule because it may eliminate the majority of the white boys. This is also terrible business practices. It’s disturbing knowing these bars are not concerned about all the money they’re losing — they seem to be more worried about minimizing the black crowd. I’m sure these bar owners are fully aware they are not running an establishment on the same caliber as Jay-Z’s 40-40 Club — although, that’s the impression they are giving off with their mile long dress code. They are taking advantage of being privately owned businesses and creating dress codes that limit the amount of black men allowed into their establishments. Clarke Perkins is a 19-yearold political science sophomore from New Orleans. You can reach her on Twitter @ClarkePerkins. *Editor’s note: Roberto’s last name was withheld to preserve anonymity.
Culturally-infused Louisiana microbrewing here to stay BURNT TO A CRISP
GARRETT HINES Columnist A hot meal is nothing without something cold to wash it down with. Nowhere is that more true than in Louisiana, where the jambalaya, gumbo and shrimp creole is hot enough to make you want to Slap Ya Mama. Some may prefer a cold glass of sweet tea, Coca-Cola or lemonade, but an increasing number of Louisianians are turning to the state’s burgeoning craft brewing industry to satisfy their thirst. According to Baton Rouge Business Report, “In 2014, Louisiana’s craft breweries produced 197,853 barrels of craft beer, ranking the state No. 23 nationally.” While some of this beer flew off shelves out of state, most of it cooled in ice chests around LSU tailgates, Mardi Gras parties and dinner tables throughout the state. Furthermore, the companies “had an economic impact of $462.2 million and employed 3,838 people, ranking it No. 30 nationally in economic impact per capita, according to the Brewers Association.” According to Business
Report, the craft brewery community in Louisiana believes it got such positive feedback because the companies put Louisiana culture at the forefront of their business models. It all starts with the names of the companies. There is the Abita Brewing Company, Parish Brewing Company, Red River Brewing Company, Tin Roof Brewing Company, Mudbug Brewery, Bayou Teche Brewery and a whole host of others. Each of these names elicits certain images of “Louisiana Saturday Nights.” The names of the beers and the processes to make them are also deeply rooted in a Louisiana identity. The Gnarly Brewing Company’s most famous brew, the “Catahoula Common” evokes the state dog, the Catahoula leopard dog. Bayou Teche Brewery of Arnaudville just announced its Ragin’ Cajun Genuine Louisiana Ale. The ale, according to University of Louisiana at Lafayette representative Aaron Martin, “mixes local rice with the traditional base ingredient of barley — an addition to lighten the body a bit.” Adding rice, a staple in the Louisiana agricultural economy, shows how
committed Gnarly is to including the culture of Louisiana into every facet of the company. The microbrewing industry in Louisiana is relatively new, as Abita was the only microbrewery in Louisiana for a significant amount of time. The industry did not grow in earnest until the mid to late 2000s. William McGehee and Charles Caldwell decided Louisiana’s drought of locally sourced beer was over. According to Business Report, this was necessary as the state ranks 42nd when it comes to the number of craft breweries per capita. A vibrant community of craft breweries exists now, and as Andrew Godley, the owner of Parish Brewing Company notes in Business Report, when “every brewery in South Louisiana is selling 100 percent of what they can make,” the camaraderie makes for a good business climate. The state government also made a commitment to this industry by promoting the Louisiana Craft Brew Trail. Lt. Gov. Jay Dardenne spearheaded the initiative. Seeing industries outside of tourism, agri/aqua-culture and the oil and gas industry
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develop in Louisiana is welcomed news to those who believe this state has better days ahead. Involving and engaging young people in the business sector allows the corporate community to shake off its dusty image and propel itself forward. The emerging craft brewery
industry in Louisiana is further proof old dogs can not only learn new tricks but also have fun while doing so. Garrett Hines is a 21-yearold political science senior from Monroe, Louisiana. You can reach him on Twitter @garrettH_TDR.
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THE TRUMP CARD Trump’s gun policy needs revision NOT MARIAH CAREY MARIAH MANUEL Columnist The Second Amendment guarantees a fundamental right to all law-abiding citizens — to defend ourselves and our families. Last Friday, Donald Trump’s campaign released a policy paper declaring support for a nationwide right to carry concealed weapons. While I support concealed carry nationwide, Trump’s policy is not concrete and has no chance of survival in the real world. “The Second Amendment to our Constitution is clear,” Trump’s statement reads. “The right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed upon. Period.” Despite good intentions, Trump’s position on guns is like everything else he’s proposed thus far — ill-conceived and politically impractical. His policy argues against expansion of background checks for gun owners, outlines his opposition to gun and magazine bans and rejects the notion of criminal justice reforms. He endorses a plan similar to Project Exile in Virginia, which imposes mandatory minimums on those who commit crimes with guns. Trump’s plan encourages citizens to defend themselves but also “empowers” citizens to take the law into their own hands, rendering law enforcement meaningless. Although law enforcement officers made the news lately, this does not give citizens the right to take the law into their own hands. Our country does not need citizens wearing capes and executing vigilante missions in their cities. Concealed carry was not intended for those purposes. It was intended to allow gun owners peace of mind and protection. The right to bear arms is always a hot button issue, especially during election season. According to americangunfacts.com, guns are used 80 times more often to protect a life than to take one. A concealed carrier himself, Trump supported extended waiting periods for the purchase of guns, as well as an expansion of background checks in the past. Like with many other issues, he recently changed his position, and he is now against the expansion of background checks.
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He also proposes a revamping of America’s mental health system, but he fails to detail how exactly he will do it. “Revamping the mental health system” could ensure guns don’t fall into the wrong hands, but without the expansion of background checks, this is nearly impossible. Though his plan is to reduce crime and get violent criminals off the streets, his plan won’t work, according to a study conducted by a researcher at Texas A&M University. The study found there is no connection between allowing concealed weapons and crime rates. A study from the Harvard Journal of Law and Public Policy confirms this, claiming banning weapons does not lead to a decrease in crime. Guns are only one of many deadly instruments, and murder will happen with or without restrictive gun laws. To be clear, having a concealed carry permit proves a permit holder went through necessary education and training regarding firearms. Law-abiding citizens should be allowed to obtain a concealed carry permit for every state. Trump does emphasize concealed carry would allow families to protect themselves in the face of danger, but his endorsement of everyday citizens who do not have proper training to execute the law is ludicrous. With the reputation law enforcement has at the moment, the last thing we need is citizens running around trying to fight crime themselves. A word to Trump: Stick to what you know, and leave the law enforcement to those with training. Mariah Manuel is a 22-year-old mass communication senior from Lake Charles, Louisiana. You can reach her on Twitter @mariah_manuel.
Trump can be considered anything but common SIMPLY READ KAIN HINGLE Columnist On Monday, Donald Trump’s campaign released his tax plan and it looks like former Florida governor Jeb Bush’s plan on steroids. According to The New York Times, Trump would give massive tax breaks to the richest people in the U.S. including eliminating the estate tax. This contrasts heavily with the populist message he consistently advances, which makes sense when you realize he’s not an average guy. Donald Trump is not a politician. He uses his commonality and relation to the common man to increase his popularity. Regardless of what Trump tweets, he is the furthest thing from common. His separation from the average politician does not necessitate a relation with his constituents. Trump expresses his relation to the common man in an extravagant manner. He’ll bring anything from personal Bibles to “Duck Dynasty” stars to improve his reputation. Trump’s relation to the Christian, Roberstson family-loving demographic may not embellish his presidential qualifications, but it will help him sway the polls. Trump knows he can’t possibly win the election with his nonexistent government experience. The novelty of his situation combined with his informal gusto serves as his ace in the hole. According to a poll conducted by Gallup, 65 percent of people are dissatisfied with our government. With a government infested with corruption and shutdowns becoming more common, who can blame them? The general dissatisfaction with government brings about a general dissatisfaction with politicians. Trump is a horse of a different color. He expresses radical views while completely ignoring political correctness — a bold strategy for a potential
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presidential candidate. His snarky attitude and bite implies distaste toward politics voters can relate to. He seems just as unhappy with our government as the average American. This shared belief is the basis for his campaign; Trump is identifying with the common man. When Trump proposes ludicrous ideas like building walls across Mexico’s border or resorts to name calling in arguments, it sends a very anti-political statement. Contrary to the passive style of trying to not offend anyone, Trump’s blatant honesty is a beacon to anyone desiring “the truth.” And people respond positively to his aggression. “No pussy-footing around. He gets right to the point. We need somebody who’s going to take the damn reins and ride it,” Frank Candelieri told CNN. “He’s more into ass-kicking than ass-kissing,” Helen DePrima said to CNN. Trump’s aggression symbolizes a change in traditional politics, which is just what the majority demand. Is Trump’s new style of politics any more effective, though? This defiance to campaign norms does not guarantee social normality. Just because Trump isn’t like other politicians doesn’t make him more similar to us regular people. Trump was born to a real estate tycoon. He was blessed with economic security and helpful connections while attending prestigious private schools. When his father passed, he was left with an inheritance somewhere between $40 million to 200 million. Trump is anything but common. He has his own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, given his role as a producer for The Apprentice. He even has his own board game, but “Trump: The Game” was discontinued because it made no money, like many of his businesses. Of all the potential candidates to identify with on the basis of similarity, Trump is the worst. He is misogynistic, arrogant and sets a terrible example for today’s youth. He has no regard for differing opinions and does not know how to handle situations maturely. Trump would sooner blame tough questioning on a woman’s biological clock rather than handling the situation like a normal adult. Trump’s fame and unique mannerisms appeal to many voters, but are they appealing for the right reasons? We should not choose a leader based on personality and symbolism, but rather competence and education. Trump is void of both, and this should be noted in the upcoming election. Kain Hingle is a 19-year-old psychology sophomore from Mandeville, Louisiana. You can reach him on Twitter @kain_hingle.
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for a recovery arena, to allow more than 200 adults and children with disabilities to stop by seven days a week during Hurricane Katrina to ride horses at no cost to them or their family. He and his wife protected the 26 specially-trained horses at the facility during the storm. They also opened their home to 30 local strangers without a place to stay. While he and his wife rescued people and animals for five straight days, Nungesser said he never once saw an elected official help Katrina relief efforts — and it angered him. “People told me to shut up or run for office, so I did,” he said. Nungesser narrowly won the 2006 Plaquemines Parish President election with about 51 percent of the vote, compared to his opponent Amos Cormier, Jr.’s 49 percent. Before his first term as parish president ended in 2010, Nungesser worked mostly on disaster recovery, including Katrina and the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. Nungesser said one day after the storm passed, he saw a woman walking along the highway with her three small children. When he stopped to ask her where she was going, she said she was on her way to do laundry 24 miles away. He said he drove them to the laundromat, and the waiting line wrapped around the block. He called the President of United Way and put up his $10,000 credit card limit to purchase washers and dryers for his parish. He put the new laundry equipment in FEMA trailers so his constituents could wash their clothes. For Christmas, Nungesser bought 500 bikes and thousands of FEMA turkeys to celebrate the holiday in the trailers. He said his reaction to the storm in his first term allowed for his re-election in 2011. He said Katrina recovery put everything into a new perspective for him. “We need more public servants, not politicians,” Nungesser said. Nungesser said the state is rich in assets and elected officials need to whip them back into shape for the public to see. After restoring state parks, museums and historical sites, he said as lieutenant governor he wants to capitalize on the fishing industry, which draws in a myriad of tourists each year. He said he wants to create a traveling circuit in which fishermen can fish every lake, stream and river in the state on a particular route. The state never promoted fishing on a large scale, Nungesser said. As the election nears, he said he believes he can increase tourism by 10 percent each year and create 66,000 new jobs in the state. “Nobody will work harder,” Nungesser said.
and it really is a revival for the group,” Ballard said. Members of the club attended the Planned Parenthood Generation Action Conference over the summer in Washington D.C., where they attended seminars, networked with other PPGA organizations from across the country and lobbied on Capitol Hill. “It was interesting because we got the opportunity to talk to people who were for [Planned Parenthood] and attempt to talk to people who were against us,” SomeillanToohey said. Attending the conference was beneficial for the organization and its members, said psychology junior Sarah Guidry, PPGA president. “We came back here with all of this new knowledge and all the tools to actually start organizing on campus for real,” Guidry said. Ballard said the organization’s most popular and recognizable event is “Free Condom Friday,” when the group sets up a table in Free Speech Plaza and hands out condoms with information on sexual health, education and safety. The club also carries out “condom crawls,” where members visit Tigerland bars and hand out free condoms. During the group’s most recent condom crawl, members handed out 600 condoms in approximately 45 minutes,
Someillan-Toohey said. Two condom crawls are held each semester, typically around a big event or holiday. The next one will be on Halloween. Louisiana’s consistent ranking at the top of charts for STD and STI rates motivates student to pass out condoms, SomeillanToohey said. A 2013 study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows New Orleans ranked No. 8 on a list of the most sexually diseased cities in the United States. Louisiana also ranked No. 3 in the country in the number of primary and secondary syphilis cases, according to the CDC study. PPGA’s other events include sexual education workshops, trivia nights and movie nights. Guidry said she feels the club’s presence is important because of the lack of knowledge on sexual health. “Growing up in southern Louisiana, it’s really hard, because a lot of the times, people’s families don’t want to talk about sex at all, or even just things that are reproductive health related,” Guidry said. PPGA’s goal is to provide education on sexual health to students who may not otherwise receive it. “A lot of people come from places where they don’t get comprehensive sex ed,” SomeillanToohey said. “They don’t know a lot of the things, so we want to help change that.”
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Art can be anything from sculptures to landscapes, and that is what the Louisiana Art and Science Museum had in mind it opened the exhibit, “Capitol City Contemporary 2: Landscape.” The exhibit consists of 12 different artists contribute to the local art scene. Each artist has their own take on landscape using watercolors, charcoal, acrylic and more. The art ranges from bright, extravagant colors to images in black and white. “The idea was to really be able to show off the wealth of art we have produced here in our own community,” said Elizabeth Weinstein, director of Interpretation for Art and the museum’s curator. “Each [year] has a specific theme. Last year was abstract art, this year is landscape and next year we will pick a different theme.” There are many different aspects the curating team looks at to hand pick the artists. “We take into consideration the quality and professionalism of their work but also how they are contributing to the vitality of the current art scene,” Weinstein said. “The idea is that it’s a nice snapshot of what the art scene is here in Baton Rouge,” Weinstein said.