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LYING IN WAIT LSU football’s COVID-19 outbreak forces SEC to postpone storied Alabama game.
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A new LSU organization aims to promote civil political discourse among students across ideological spectrums.
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“This album was a substantial step into pushing the girl group into an authentic, carefree sound.”
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‘WE WANT TO PLAY ALABAMA’ Amid chaotic coronavirus-fueled season, LSU football forges ahead
BY REED DARCEY @byreeddarcey LSU football had a practice fit for the times on Tuesday. Punter Zach Von Rosenberg played second-team quarterback. Defensive linemen tried their hand at long snapping. Freshmen and walk-ons who have yet to see the field were getting first-team reps. Ed Orgeron called it “one of our best practices” on his weekly teleconference. He said Von Rosenberg even threw a touchdown. “The whole team was cheering,” Orgeron said. “Seriously, it was good!” Orgeron said he doesn’t know much about the Halloween party that reportedly infected at least four LSU Tigers with the coronavirus, quarantined many more and postponed the Tigers’ game against Alabama. LSU’s game against Florida has already been pushed back to Dec. 12 by an outbreak among the Gators, leaving no open dates on the Tigers’ calendar. In a season of chaos, the Southeastern Conference will now have to get creative to reschedule LSU-Alabama. No one knows if, or when, one of the most anticipated games of the college football season will be played. “Your guess is as good as mine,” Orgeron said on Wednesday’s teleconference. “I’ve heard a lot of things. Which, I don’t know. But whenever they tell us to play, we’ll be ready to play.” For now, the Tigers are prepping for Arkansas, unless, of course, the virus gets in the way of that game too. “You cannot be confident in anything, but from what I’m told our quarantined guys will be back sometime next week,” Orgeron said. “We’ll have more players at practice, and I think Tuesday or Wednesday we should have more of an answer on that.” “We are disappointed there will be no football in Tiger Stadium this weekend,” LSU Director of Athletics Scott Woodward said in a statement. “But, we will always prioritize the health and wellness of our student-athletes. We will continue to follow the league’s protocols in order to safely and responsibly return to play.” The conference said it may reschedule regular season games on Dec. 19. LSU’s two postponed games are against the two teams, Alabama and Florida, widely
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GEORGIA expected to play for the SEC Championship, also scheduled on Dec. 19. “We began the season with the understanding interruptions to the schedule were possible, and we have remained focused throughout the season on the health of everyone around our programs,” SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey said. “We must remain vigilant, within our programs and in our communities, to prevent the spread of the virus and to manage activities that contribute to these interruptions.” LSU’s COVID-19 outbreak headlined a difficult week for the SEC. On Monday, the confer-
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ence had seven games scheduled for Saturday. By Wednesday, four were postponed — LSU-Alabama, Georgia-Missouri, Texas A&MTennessee and Mississippi StateAuburn. If any of those games have to be canceled to account for past and future virus outbreaks, the conference and schools involved will face significant financial consequences. “You’re troubled by what’s happened this week with our postponements,” Sanky said, “But we have to adjust further within our programs. I’m certainly shaken but not deterred.” Take LSU, for example. In 2018-2019, Joe Burrow’s first sea-
son with the Tigers, the football program pocketed $56.6 million, earning $36.3 million in ticket sales for an average of roughly $6 million per home game, per a report by The Advocate. This season, LSU was slated to host five games, down from the normal six. Capacity is capped at 25%, meaning that ticket sales will total an estimated $1.5 million each game. The program lost one game to Hurricane Delta, and is now in danger of losing another one to the coronavirus, with two more left. If the Tigers play only three home games, they will make only $4.5 million in total from those games, a steep drop from the $36 million they expect to earn in a normal year. Factor in the impact of a lost Alabama game on the Baton Rouge economy and its restaurants, bars, hotels and shops, and the toll grows. At the end of October, LSU athletics announced layoffs and pay cuts to mitigate an estimated $80 million in total losses. “This is a fluid deal, but those guys have done a tremendous job of getting us to play,” Orgeron said. “I’m happy we’re playing, we knew this stuff was going to happen this year, so whoever they tell us to play, we’re gonna be ready.” It would have been easy to punt on the Alabama game entirely, but both schools need to play it. And as of now, they will. But if 2020 has taught us anything, it’s how quickly things can change. It was on Monday when doubt first crept in about the status of the Alabama game. Monday was also a year to the day when Joe Burrow and Clyde Edwards-Helaire stormed into Tuscaloosa, smashed the Crimson Tide and rode the wave of a dream season to a national championship. Today, LSU is 2-3. Its defense is a mess. Its starting quarterback is out for the year. Its fanbase is clamoring for the program to send Bo Pelini a $4.6 million buyout. Its athletic department is hemorrhaging money. And it might finish a season without playing Alabama for the first time since 1963, when Orgeron was a toddler and Nick Saban was in the seventh grade. Challenging times, indeed. “We look forward to the rescheduling of the game against Alabama,” Orgeron said. “We want to play Alabama. It’s a great rivalry for us and we want to accept that challenge.”
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COVID COMMENCEMENT LSU students react to news of in-person fall graduation ceremony COURTESY OF EDDY PEREZ
BY CAITIE ZIELMAN @caitiezielman The University is holding an in-person commencement in December after its original plan for a fully virtual ceremony was met with controversy. “In light of the overwhelming feedback we have received in support of an in-person December commencement ceremony, we are pleased to announce that we will offer an in-person ceremony after all, for those who choose to participate,” the Nov. 6 announcement read. The ceremony will be held Dec. 18 in Tiger Stadium and is open to December as well as
May and August graduates who did not have the opportunity to attend an in-person ceremony in the spring and summer. Graduates are required to RSVP prior to Nov. 20. Media Relations Director Ernie Ballard said the number of RSVPs will determine the number of ceremonies held. The ceremony will be “contactless,” meaning graduates will not walk across the stage. Instead, graduates will rise from their seat as their name is called to be acknowledged. Graduates will be seated with their group of up to three guests. A virtual ceremony is avail-
able for December graduates who do not feel comfortable attending in person. Political science senior Chandler Hegwood is grateful for an in-person option, even though it is not a typical graduation ceremony. “I’ll take what I can get,” Hegwood said. “I mean, it’s not ideal but at least my family will be with me and there will be some sort of in-person ceremony.” English education senior Mary Pham said she does not plan on attending “I’m not going to attend, and I’m not particularly excited about it because we can’t even
walk,” Pham said. “It’s the same as it would be on Zoom.” May 2020 graduate Sarah Bourgeois agreed that COVID-19 restrictions make the celebration less rewarding. “It’s still not normal,” Bourgeois said. “I’m grateful for the opportunity but it’s just not worth it to me.” The University also announced students will be welcome to return to campus to walk across the stage “when things get back to normal.” LSU reminded students details are subject to change depending on the state of the pandemic.
New student organization promotes political civility BY JOSH ARCHOTE @JArchote BridgeUSA is an organization meant to promote civil political discourse among college students from across the ideological spectrum. The organization has 30 chapters at universities across the country, including Notre Dame, Arizona State University, UC Berkeley and most recently, LSU. Political science and economics sophomore Rehm Maham decided to start a chapter at LSU after attending an Honors College event where professors from Arizona State spoke about the importance of civility in political discourse. “That idea that civility is important resonated with me,” Maham said. The professors mentioned their BridgeUSA chapter at Arizona State and Maham spoke to LSU Honors College Dean Jonathan Earle about starting a chapter at LSU. “In our national political discourse, civility is not the norm,” Maham said. “Anyone who watched the first presidential debate can recognize that. I don’t think it’s good for our politics, much less our country, and BridgeUSA agrees and is actively working to change that.”
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LSU ranks 53rd for acceptance of free speech in recent survey BY EMMA ZIRGIBEL @EZirgibel Out of 55 schools, LSU ranked 53rd for acceptance of free speech in a survey by RealClearEducation, College Pulse and the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education. The survey suggested 68% of students felt they could not express their opinion for fear of how faculty or other students may respond. Some students and faculty disagree with the low ranking. Media Relations Director Ernie Ballard said LSU is open to change but does not believe the rank represents the University accurately. “We don’t agree with our placement on the list,” Ballard said. “We do welcome feedback and will continue to review and enhance policies and procedures to make sure that the value of freedom of speech and
expression is upheld across all LSU campuses.” Psychology junior Samuel Rhodes said an incident with former incoming freshman Drew Dollar over the summer illustrates that the University does allow free speech. When Dollar posted a video of himself using a racial slur, the University was heavily criticized for its response. “To be clear, we at LSU condemn hate and bigotry in any form, including racially incendiary remarks,” the statement read. “As a state university, however, we are subject to constitutional limitation on our ability to take action in response to free speech.” The University later announced Dollar was no longer enrolled for the fall, though it did not indicate whether Dollar’s admission was rescinded or if he resigned
voluntarily. “With the situation that happened over the summer...I think LSU is very free,” Rhodes said. Philosophy sophomore Devin Scott said Dollar’s incident may have proven LSU allows free speech, but he questioned whether that extended to minorities. “Maybe they don’t allow free speech from the minority population but they do for white males,” Scott said. Rhodes said he felt minorities were not as heard on campus and that hate speech may be disciplined differently depending on the speaker. “I think minorities are not heard as well or taken as seriously as if a white individual says something,” Rhodes said. “I’ve had people tell me a white student will say something that’s prejudiced and the professor does nothing about it.
On the other hand, if a [Black] student said ‘all white people are racist,’ the teacher definitely
would have done something.” Rhodes said he hopes in the
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LSU’s pro-life club sets up an opinion board next to its exhibit Nov. 11 in Free Speech Alley in front of the Student Union.
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page 4 ORGANIZATION, from page 3 Earle, the faculty sponsor for LSU’s BridgeUSA chapter, agreed. “I love that BridgeUSA is trying to make our college campuses a focal point for that kind of engagement,” Earle said. “I think it’s a false perception that college campuses are places of incivility and political silencing.” Earle said there are faculty members and administrators at every college he has worked at who want to create space on campus for all views to be heard. That kind of space has not been provided by other student political organizations on LSU’s campus, according to political science junior Nate Wiggins. “Bridge is not an echo chamber,” Wiggins said. “We take in all kinds of people. We take in all people who are interested in hearing out the other side.” Wiggins is the chapter’s director of programming and is a member of LSU College Democrats. He said BridgeUSA allowed him to strengthen his viewpoints. “In an echo chamber, you don’t have to be on your feet,” Wiggins said. “If you’re talking about issues with people who don’t agree with you, it forces you to better articulate yourself.” Maham said a goal of Bridge-
USA is to help people become better advocates for the positions they hold. “I think when you go and engage productively with people, you refine the way that you advocate for your own ideas and you better understand why you believe them,” Maham said. Maham said a part of why today’s political environment is polarized is because many people don’t engage with those they disagree with, which is the first step in having a productive discussion about politics. Once people do engage with one another, it can quickly devolve into a screaming match where each person is simply trying to “own the other person,” Maham said. “We are not a debate club,” Maham said. “We’re trying to go a step beyond the divisive rhetoric that happens in our political conversations here in the United States and actually talk about policies people want to see implemented — not just repeat catchphrases.” Maham said LSU’s chapter is waiting until next semester to start holding events and increasing its presence around campus. He said this decision was made partially because of COVID-19 limitations and also because having civil political discussions will be difficult until after the election.
Some of the events the organization plans to hold include having policymakers and wellresearched individuals speak about current political issues, hosting discussions between other political organizations on campus and setting up a table in Free Speech Alley. The group, which is current-
ly made up of eight students, meets on Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. to discuss relevant political topics. “Looking forward to the next semester, we want to start growing as an organization and do more public events and hopefully be a really exciting group on campus,” Maham said.
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Political science and economics sophomore Rehm Maham founded the LSU chapter of BridgeUSA.
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FREE SPEECH, from page 3 future hate speech will be penalized and not tolerated on campus. “You should face a penalty for degrading another student,” Rhodes said. “We’re all Tigers. I shouldn’t feel discriminated against here. “It’s just knowing I can’t say towards a person or a group of people whatever I want to. Not limiting free speech, but remembering to be respectful and that people identify in certain ways you don’t.” Scott said there needs to be a shift in campus culture around acceptance of prejudice and hate speech. “I think the [prejudiced] mindset is still there because it’s so deeply embedded in LSU’s history,” Scott said. “I think everybody should be comfortable with being themselves, but you should not be comfortable being a racist on campus and I feel like people are very ok with thinking like that.” Both Scott and Rhodes said change is coming to LSU’s campus, and it may have begun during the summer. “There’s so much change that it’s like ‘keep up or get left,’” Rhodes said. “I feel like the change is happening now as long as students keep advocating the way they are now.”
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My favorite thing about the album is the beats. The beats for each song are unique but also all tie into one another. I feel that this is Nav’s strong suit as a rapper. I am rating this album on the higher side because this is exactly what to expect from Nav; I am not disappointed. He seems to know what his fans like and want from him, and that is something fans appreciate. Caroline Hebert @sister_carols TV SERIES
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Overall, I really liked this episode. I didn’t think I would because I usually don’t like political sketches, but I think everyone needed a good laugh after this election. I liked the cameos from other actors and past cast members too. I think Chappelle did a good job of hosting and was very comfortable on the stage. Olivia Deffes @liv_deffes TV SERIES
THIS IS PARIS Youtube Original
“This is Paris” served as a good reminder that the celebrities we see all over social media are people too. They have lives behind the camera and reasons behind their actions. Hilton was traumatized at an early age, and that will forever affect her thoughts and actions. Everyone has bad days; Paris Hilton’s are just made public, with or without her consent.
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BY ARIEL BAISE @arielbiancaa Little Mix has escaped the reign of Syco, the same record label that pushed out top boy bands of the 2010s, One Direction and CNCO. Now, Little Mix is back with its new album “Confetti” released under both RCA and Colombia Records. Little Mix is underrated in America, no doubt. We need a girl group like them. Its music is refreshing lyrically and vocally compared to its competitors in the music industry. However, the last album I truly adored by Little Mix was its third album, “Get Weird.” Ever since then, it has been a series of picking and choosing songs from both “Glory Days” and “LM5.” The last two albums have been odd tugs of war across the band’s boring choruses, struggling marketing attempts to break into America and establishing the band’s mature image. That being said, I liked this new album. “Confetti” distinguishes this group as one of the most overlooked in pop music. Little Mix can covey a body-positive, self-love theme without being corny, which it featured in its earlier albums. There is not a pitch of cringe here. I did not like “Break Up Song” as an opener. Excuse my bias, but I am exhausted from the ‘80s surge that pop artists have had in 2020. It does its job, but it is not an attention grabber and doesn’t establish the album. Thank God, “Holiday” is not a Christmas song. Ever since Liam Payne’s debut album, I’m obnoxiously annoyed at the thought of a Christmas song on an album that is
not a Christmas album. Instead, it is the opposite, with the song making you feel like you are on a summer vacation on the beach. I want to hate “Sweet Melody” just because of the refrain. The “doo-doo-doo”s don’t do it for me, but the playful use of extended metaphors and production made me love the track. They say that the shortest songs are the best. “Confetti” embodies the album and is the right choice for the title track. Something in the “Happiness” chorus reminds me of Ariana Grande’s “No Tears Left To Cry.” “Happiness” enters into the 2020 self-love songs category. Lyrically it stands out, but it is another upbeat song in an album full of upbeat songs. The first thought that popped into my head while listening to “Not a Pop Song” was, ‘is this a Simon Cowell diss track?’ It’s so cheeky. Little Mix rejects the typical pop elements, such as “a party song ‘bout drinks and drugs” and singing “about fallin’ in love.” I wanted this song to be the album opener. It sets this record. The band escaped the bubblegum pop label of Syco and have the freedom it has wanted for years. “Nothing But My Feelings” showcases Little Mix’s writing ability by revealing the girls’ point of view of a hookup and is one of their more empowering songs. If “Power” and “Salute” had a child, “Gloves Up” would be it. It brings out the nostalgia for long time fans of the girl group. The feeling of being happy for an ex captures “A Mess (Happy 4 U).” Sonically, this sounds like a typical Little Mix empower-
ment song, but it is far from it. I love the irony. “My Love Won’t Let You Down” sounds like a homemade ballad produced by a group of friends in their bedroom. The production is simplistic, and the girls’ harmonies take over. Sung in the girls’ lower register and accompanied by a dark production, “Rendezvous” reveals a different Little Mix. We were not going to get this with Syco. This song is the perfect balance of sensuality, darkness, a Michael Bublé sample and moodiness suited just for Little Mix. The late-‘90s-early-2000s boy band beat stole my wig and did not come back in time for the end of this album. “If You Want My Love,” is a surprising gem, and it should not be one of the last songs on the album. I forgot how to “Breathe” after realizing that Little Mix sampled Harry Styles’ iconic “Hey” from his tour .o close the energetic album. “Breathe” tells the story of how one feels after going through heartbreak. It also is the most R&B Little Mix has given the listener so far. I believe this is giving a hint at its next era, which might be more R&B influenced. Overall, there is not a linear story with this album, only scattered themes of heartbreak, female empowerment, sex positivity and selflove. This album was a substantial step into pushing the girl group into an authentic, carefree sound. After one listen, the songs do not stick out, but they grow as individuals. Little Mix explores each member’s vocal ability and storytelling skills. No member is left behind in Little Mix’s discography.
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LSU baseball junior infielder and outfielder Drew Bianco (5) holds up a No. 1 sign Nov. 4, during the LSU Purple vs. Gold World Series in Game 1 where Purple won 7-6 against Gold in Alex Box Stadium on Gourrier Avenue.
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LSU baseball freshman lefthanded pitcher Javen Coleman (49) throws a pitch Nov. 5, during LSU baseball’s Purple-Gold World Series Game 2 where Purple won 12-4 in Alex Box Stadium on Gourrier Avenue. SAVANNA ORGERON / The Reveille
LSU baseball freshman first baseman Tre’ Morgan (18) waits for the pitch Nov. 6, during the LSU Purple vs. Gold World Series Game 3 where Gold won 3-0 against Purple in Alex Box Stadium on Gourrier Avenue. SAVANNA ORGERON / The Reveille
LSU baseball junior right handed pitcher Landon Marceaux (11) throws the pitch Nov. 6, during the LSU Purple vs. Gold World Series Game 3 where Gold won 3-0 against Purple in Alex Box Stadium on Gourrier Avenue.
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LSU baseball junior infielder and outfielder Drew Bianco (5) pours water on sophomore outfielder Mitchell Sanford (22) after he wins the game Nov. 4, during the LSU Purple vs. Gold World Series Game 1 where Purple won 7-6 against Gold in Alex Box Stadium on Gourrier Avenue.
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LSU baseball sophomore short stop Zach Arnold (2) keeps his eye on the ball Nov. 4, during the LSU Purple vs. Gold World Series Game 1 where Purple won 7-6 against Gold in Alex Box Stadium on Gourrier Avenue.
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LSU baseball junior catcher Jake Wyeth (27) puts his gear down while he stands for the National Anthem Nov. 4, during the LSU Purple vs. Gold World Series Game 1 where Purple won 7-6 against Gold in Alex Box Stadium on Gourrier Avenue.
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LSU baseball sophomore infielder Zach Arnold (2) slides into junior infielder Drew Bianco (5) Nov. 4, during the LSU Purple vs. Gold World Series Game 1 where Purple won 7-6 against Gold in Alex Box Stadium on Gourrier Avenue.
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LSU baseball freshman first baseman Tre’ Morgan (18) keeps his eyes on the ball Nov. 4, during the LSU Purple vs. Gold World Series where Purple won 7-6 against Gold in Alex Box Stadium on Gourrier Avenue.
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LSU baseball sophomore catcher Alex Milazzo (20) looks for the pitch call Nov. 5, during LSU baseball’s Purple-Gold World Series Game 2 where Purple won 12-4 in Alex Box Stadium on Gorrier Avenue.
PLAY BALL! LSU Baseball held the Purple vs. Gold World Series Nov. 4-6 in Alex Box Stadium, where Purple won overall 2-1.
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The LSU baseball gold team stands for the National Anthem Nov. 4, before the LSU Purple vs. Gold World Series Game 1 where Purple won 7-6 against Gold in Alex Box Stadium on Gourrier Avenue.
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Too little, too late in golf’s final tournament BY JOE KEHRLI @joekehrli9
if I would’ve been here to tell the story! Yesterday wasn’t a victory for America. It was only a distraction.” Hours after Moore’s post, LSU Head Coach Ed Orgeron posted a statement on his Twitter account. “I am aware of the serious statements Koy Moore made on social media about being violated by police officers Saturday evening,” he said. “LSU and the
The Tigers managed to jump up the leaderboard following their performance on Tuesday at the Jerry Pate National Intercollegiate in Vestavia Hills, Alabama. They started their third round in last place and finished in 13th place. The team score for round three was 3-over 283 and finished the tournament 25-over 865. The lowest Tiger score for round three was a 1-under, carded by senior Trey Winstead. In his round he posted four birdies and 11 pars. Junior Garrett Barber helped the men’s squad not to place last in its final competition of the fall season. Barber posted a score of even-par 70. “It [signing of an inaccurate scorecard after round one] was a stupid error,” Garret Barber said following his third round. “I had a mix of emotions. I know I had let the team down, but I also knew I was motivated to make up for it with my play on Monday and Tuesday.” Although the last place standing was a result of Barber’s disqualification following round one, he was able to produce low scores for the team the following two rounds. Barber has had three stellar starts for the purple and gold this fall.
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BRPD responds to noise complaint, allegedly ‘violates’ Koy Moore BUTCH DILL / Associated Press
BY RECE BEAUGH @recebeaugh LSU freshman wide receiver Koy Moore alleged in a social media post that he was “violated” by Baton Rouge Police officers on Saturday night, leading the department to launch an investigation and place three officers on administrative leave, police told The Advocate. The incident happened in the parking garage of the Ion Ba-
ton Rouge apartment complex, according to an email sent to residents. Officers were said to be responding to a noise complaint there. Moore posted a statement on his Twitter account detailing the incident: “Last night I was approached by [police]. They pulled guns on me assuming I had a gun and drugs (screaming where’s your gun?). I was violated numerous times even going as far as trying to unzip my pants in
search of a weapon that I repeatedly told them I did not have. “As I tried to go live for video documentation of the harassment they snatched my phone. I could’ve lost my life and I know for a fact nothing would’ve happened to the guys who did it. As some celebrate the election of a new president, understand the real problem has not changed. “If I didn’t tell those incompetent officers that I was an LSU football player there is no telling
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Orgeron: Brennan to miss rest of season, barring miracle BY JARED BRODTMANN @_therealjarbear LSU Head Coach Ed Orgeron announced Wednesday in the weekly SEC teleconference that starting quarterback Myles Brennan will likely miss the remainder of the season. Brennan was injured in an attempt to gain a few extra yards against Missouri and was hit hard by a Missouri linebacker. He suffered a torn abdomen muscle and has not played since. “Myles is out,” Orgeron said clearly Monday on Brennan’s status for the potential LSUAlabama game that would have occurred this weekend. “He’s out. He will not be ready for the game.” Brennan had started the season relatively strong, with 1,112
passing yards and 11 touchdowns in just three games. The responsibility of quarterback will be left to LSU’s true freshman, TJ Finley. Finley has garnered both starts for LSU since Brennan’s injury. While he played well against South Carolina, he struggled in his first away start against Auburn. Fellow true freshman, Max Johnson, is also unavailable for Saturday. Orgeron is unsure if Brennan’s season is officially over, but he is very skeptical of his return. Surgery has been brought into conversation to repair the muscle. “There’s some discussion of that,” Orgeron said. “What’s best for Myles, the doctors and them
see BRENNAN, page 10
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LSU football junior quarterback Myles Brennan (15) hands the ball off to sophomore running back John Emery Jr. (4) Sept. 26, during LSU’s 44-34 loss against Mississippi State in Tiger Stadium.
page 10 MOORE, from page 9 Baton Rouge Police Department are investigating the incident. While I cannot comment on the investigation, what I can say is that we must work collectively to embrace our difference. We have to listen, learn and come together to combat social injustice and racism if we are to create a safer and more equitable society for all people.” LSU said it has been made aware of the incident and both the University and the BRPD are investigating. The University also said it echoed the sentiment shared by Orgeron. Baton Rouge Mayor-President
Thursday, November 12, 2020 Sharon Weston Broome released a statement about the incident as well. “My office has been made aware of a situation concerning BRPD and an LSU student,” Broome said. “Upon notification, I have been in contact with Chief Paul, who has assured me his department is thoroughly investigating this matter and he has been in touch with the student. We take these allegations seriously and will await the findings of the investigation. We will get to the bottom of this situation and keep the lines of communication open with the community.” Baton Rouge Police Chief
Murphy Paul issued a statement promising a thorough investigation into the incident. “We appreciate Mr. Moore bringing this incident to our attention,” Paul said. “As in every case, we will be collecting available evidence and conducting interviews. Accountability and transparency are critical in building trust with the community. I pledge a thorough investigation into this complaint.” BlackOut LSU, a student-led advocacy group, also released a statement to show support for Moore. The organization plans to connect with the LSU Black Student-Athlete Association to “ensure support.”
MEN’S GOLF, from page 9 In the Blessings Invitational Barber finished in the top-20, and in the Vanderbilt Legends Tournament he posted a top10. If Barber’s round one score of 1-over had been counted, it would have landed him in the top-35 for the field. Senior Philip Barbaree placed in the top-35 with his best score for a tournament this fall, 2-over 212. Barbaree posted a score of 1-over 70 for
round three. Freshman Nicholas Arcement posted a 3-over 73 on Tuesday, finishing 10-over for the tournament. Sophomore Connor Gaunt posted a thirdround score of 8-over; he finished the tournament 21-over. “The team is disappointed to end our fall season this way. We are going to practice hard this off season to have a better spring season,” Barber told the Reveille. “I enjoyed that we were able to travel and to compete this fall.”
BRENNAN, from page 9 are talking to right now see what’s the best for Myles. We’re going to do what’s the best for him, whether it’s getting it fixed, getting it operated now or wait. I think we’re still discussing that.” “It doesn’t look like he’s going to be back, unless some miraculous thing happens,” Orgeron added. LSU’s game against Alabama this week was canceled after LSU experienced a COVID-19 outbreak among the team linked to a Halloween party, per Ross Dellenger of Sports Illustrated. Finley will likely be behind center if LSU plays next week in Fayetteville against Arkansas.
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LSU sophomore quarterback Myles Brennan (15) running with the ball during the Tigers’ 42-6 win against Utah State on Oct. 5, 2019 at Tiger Stadium.
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LSU golfer Philip Barbaree swings in Round 2 of the NCAA Regionals at Stanford University Golf Course.
OPINION
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Even with its issues, I’m still grateful I chose to attend LSU TEA WITH MARIE MARIE PLUNKETT
@MarieC_214
Over Halloween weekend, a friend of a friend reached out to me and asked about my time at the University, since she was considering applying here for graduate school. Anyone who has read my columns knows I’m not always this school’s most enthusiastic cheerleader. I find plenty of flaws with the way the University handles important issues and treats its student body, but nevertheless, I gave the unsure applicant my honest opinion: I love this school. I had never heard of her very niche subject of study here at LSU, so I couldn’t speak to the academic quality of the department or the specific temperaments of the professors or students she would encounter, but her other questions I could answer. Do I enjoy living in Baton Rouge? Is there a lot to do in town? Do I feel safe walking around at night? What’s the campus like? Is the food good?
First and foremost, this University is beautiful. Sure, some of the benches hurt to sit on because of the pebbles, and Lockett Hall is straight-up terrifying, but the live oaks, magnolias and other scenes of greenery more than make up for it. Nothing beats walking through the Quad early in the morning with a gentle breeze blowing the trees in front of the library, walking home through the Enchanted Forest and admiring all the plaques under the trees or watching the squirrels in front of the Student Union eat full Chick-Fil-A meals. While Baton Rouge does have a relatively high crime rate, I personally feel safe walking around campus even at night. I try not to go out by myself too late at night because, let’s face it, the world can be a scary place and like most women will probably tell you, college campuses are not known for being overlysafe places for young women -- especially if any amount of alcohol is involved -- overall, however, I do feel safe here. I know the University has not always been a safe place for women, members of the LGBTQ+ community or people of
color, but I truly believe that our community can be a safe place for all people and that we just need to work on actively choosing inclusivity and empathy a little more often. Honestly, Baton Rouge is an underrated college town. We may not have a huge downtown area or great public transportation, but we do have a wonderful and lively community and amazing food. In addition, we have a few really great museums – the LSU Art Museum, the Rural Life Museum, the Art and Science Museum, the USS Kidd, the Old State Capitol, etc. – which have free or discounted student admission, a couple of farmers’ markets around town and plenty of scenic murals to satisfy anyone’s Instagram content needs. Any student can tell you Louisiana food is unbeatable – crawfish boils, gumbo, jambalaya, pralines, beignets or even just the basic spices some other states seem to forget about entirely – and even when we’re restricted to take-out or cooking at home, there’s no shortage of inspiration or options down here. From Vegan Friendly
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Foods to Fat Cow, there’s something just around the corner for everyone. In pre-COVID-19 times, there was always something to do either on campus or around town, whether it was a concert or a movie night or an athletic event. A lot has changed and will continue to change throughout the pandemic, but the people and the community we’ve fostered at the University would make
being a student here completely worth it even if Baton Rouge never returns to its full glory. Plus, even without any of the museums or the food or the magnificent oak trees, who wouldn’t want to be a Tiger after that amazing 2019 football season, right? Marie Plunkett is a 21-year-old classical studies senior from New Orleans.
Reversal on commencement shows power of student voices CLAIRE’S COMMENTARY CLAIRE SULLIVAN
@sulliclaire
On Oct. 23, the University sent out an email announcing its decision to not hold an in-person commencement for Fall 2020 graduates. The student backlash was fiery — and rightfully so. Many pointed out the administration’s brazen hypocrisy in regularly allowing 25,000 attendees to enter Tiger Stadium but refusing to entertain much smaller ceremonies for graduating students. In its email, the University claimed to have made the decision at the recommendations of public health officials. But how could crowded sports events possibly clear those guidelines if something like a commencement ceremony could not? The reasoning seemed rather clear: football brings the Univer-
sity money and graduation commencements do not. 2020 graduates, along with their fellow Tigers, took to social media to voice disappointment with the University’s decision. Students felt disregarded by the institution at which they had spent years working for their diploma. A petition began to circulate and amassed almost 2,500 signatures. Just a few hours after the initial email, the University released a follow-up to inform students “we have heard you loud and clear” and announce that the decision to forego in-person commencement was being reconsidered. Two weeks later, the University officially announced its reversal of its original decision in an email that read, “In light of the overwhelming feedback we have received in support of an in-person December commencement ceremony, we are pleased to announce that we will offer an
in-person ceremony after all, for those who choose to participate.” This is a win for 2020 graduates, but it also tells us something bigger about our power as students: An informed, active student body is the greatest tool we have to hold the University accountable for its mistakes and shortcomings. Student leaders in and out of Student Government have been using their voices to improve our community. Take the recent example of the advocacy by Black student leaders that led to the renaming of Middleton Library. Their efforts catalyzed an important and much-needed change on campus. Our school is at its best when students use their voices to make progress. And, now especially, we need to remember that. In this unprecedented era in American life, students have been forced to navigate a pandemic on top of an economic crisis on top
of a tumultuous political climate. At the same time, the University battles persistent problems plaguing other college campuses across the nation like racism, student loan debt, rape culture and more. Whether it be the University’s abhorrent use of prison labor, its shortcomings around the coronavirus response or its negligence towards adequately addressing Greek life hazing culture, it is
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clear there is still much work to be done on campus. It falls on us to do that work when the administration won’t. This most recent display of student influence reminds us that we’re more than capable of picking up the slack. Claire Sullivan is an 18-year-old coastal environmental science freshman from Southbury, CT.
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A good professor is sympathetic, especially during a pandemic DOM’S UNCANNY DISCOURSE DOMENIC PURDY
@tigerdom16
Even before the new normal of remote learning in a pandemic, college was an emotionally draining experience for many students. Pairing a minimum of 12 hours of classes with jobs, extracurriculars and social interaction is difficult for even the most capable of students, so why do so many professors insist on treating their students with apathy? We all know the signs of an apathetic professor: overly-anal about formatting, courses designed to confuse rather than educate and the dreaded mantra of “don’t ask; it’s in the syllabus.” To these professors, there’s more to be gleaned from following the rules than from having a true academic discussion. Rather than sympathetically helping their struggling students, too often do these professors passive-aggressively leave them with little help and a broken spirit during email correspondences. Professors don’t have to, nor should they, excessively shame their students for not recalling minutia of mile-long syllabi. Regardless of the subject of
instruction, the professor needs to understand the emotional and physical plight of the average college student. Instead of providing students with vague directions and expecting them to follow suit with no issue, professors need to be willing to help their students navigate their courses. Instead of refusing to grade a paper due to poor formatting and waiting to give the student a zero when grades are due, professors should reach out to their students when they receive assignments with incorrect formatting and give them a heads up. The details of college coursework, while important, should not supersede the actual academic content. “Professors shouldn’t have strict formats in order to email them; you should just be able to email them and get an answer,” biology major Louis Giacona III said. “Usually the students are more stressed than [professors] think they are, so I think if they were more approachable, it would improve the overall college experience.” While a professor’s job is to impart coursework to encourage students to pass the class with relative ease, the purpose of higher education extends beyond grades to the real-world lessons that make the difference between suc-
cess and failure in the post-collegiate world. A good professor’s lessons do not end at the Zoom call’s close; they extend to facets of the student’s everyday life. The professors you remember fondly aren’t the ones who drone on for hours about macroeconomics like Ben Stein’s Mr. Lorensax from “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off,” but those more akin to “Dead Poet Society”’s John Keating, portrayed by Robin Williams. “We teach critical thinking, imaginative thinking [in liberal arts education], which is of great, if non-quantifiable, value,” history professor Andrew Burstein said. “I’m constantly thinking about how to make discussions serve the purpose of giving students tools to grow self-confident in their critical thinking and writing skills, to become more interesting.” Especially in a year so full of uncertainty, students need professors who are willing to give them the guidance they need during this important juncture in their lives. Students crave someone to learn real, valuable lessons from; unfortunately, many professors are specters of a dreadful future in the professional world. “I’ve never considered myself a role model because my goal has always been to keep others from
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making the mistakes I made,” Manship School of Mass Communication adjunct instructor Freda Dunne said of her role as a teacher. “Maybe I’m a reverse role model.” A professor should want to be remembered as more than just that one ECON 2001 professor who was more concerned with how you named and structured your Microsoft Word document than what was contained within. The ideal professor strives to be more than just a “vomitorium” of information. They can be a tru-
ly impactful figure in the lives of their students. Professors, give your students a reason to come to class and pay attention. Give them an experience they won’t soon forget. Provide them something that outlasts the graduation stage and into the mad world of reality. Teach them something they can actually use out there. Domenic Purdy is a 19-year old journalism sophomore from Prairieville.
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