What’s Your Sign?: New zodiac findings spark discussion, p. 3
Healthy Eats: Chick-N-Grill to open at Pierre’s Landing, p. 4
Reveille The Daily
www.lsureveille.com
Comeback Kid: LSU forward Green shows promise, p. 7 Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2011 • Volume 115, Issue 71
Jindal orders study to analyze potential UNO, SUNO merger Sydni Dunn Staff Writer
Gov. Bobby Jindal announced Tuesday he asked the Board of Regents to conduct a study to analyze the potential outcomes of merging the University of New Orleans and Southern University-New Orleans, which are both struggling with low graduation and enrollment rates. Jindal said the study will be an extension of the Regents’ ongoing initiative passed by the Legislature last year to examine the regional coordination, maximization of
resources and quality of offerings in the New Orleans area by March 1. The Regents hope to have the full study completed by that deadline in time for the legislative session starting GOV. BOBBY March 20. UNO is JINDAL currently part of the LSU System, while SUNO is under the Southern University System. Jindal’s possible merger would
be transferred into the University of Louisiana System. Jindal said the UL System has been proposed to govern the merged institution because it does not currently own a flagship campus, but the UL System does have experience working with community colleges, as well as with research institutions. Jindal said he has been in communication with the management boards of the universities, and that nothing will be decided until after the study is completed and the recommendations are approved by the Legislature.
“The LSU System remains firmly engaged in the support of UNO’s mission and will work closely with UNO, its many constituencies and the Board of Regents on any proposals,” LSU System President John Lombardi said in a news release. In addition to the merger, Jindal asked the Regents to look at a greater collaboration effort by the universities with Delgado Community College. He said the required collaboration would be in the sharing of facilities, staff and other resources. “Both UNO and SUNO, which are just blocks apart, are currently
under-enrolled and have empty classrooms while Delgado is struggling to meet the needs of their community with limited space,” Jindal said. Regents Chairman Robert Levy welcomed the challenge and said the study will reflect what is best for the state. “It’s our constitutional duty to do this and report to the Legislature,” Levy said. “We intend to do our duty.” Contact Sydni Dunn at sdunn@lsureveille.com
INITIATIVES
Flagship Coalition to lobby for LSU
Matthew Albright Staff Writer
professor of composition and computer music and Center for Computation and Technology faculty. He said the group will also perform April 4 in the Manship Theatre. Beck said everyone in the group is responsible for writing programs, performing and creating the music. “We write our own software. ... It’s like creating compositions,” Beck said. The group types codes as it is playing music, along with manipulating joysticks or cameras in the laptops to create different sounds, Beck said. Some pieces are
A group of influential business leaders are fighting to “liberate” the University from state rules they say are hampering its success. “We believe that a great tierone flagship institution deserves more freedom to operate,” said Sean Reilly, a Lamar Advertising executive, former state legislator and co-chairman for the new Flagship Coalition. Reilly said the coalition plans on “taking LSU more in the direction of successful flagships throughout the country.” He said those institutions have been successful because they have “liberated themselves from the state bureaucracy.” “Their flagships are not like standard state entities,” he said. Reilly said the coalition’s first priority is removing “red tape” that costs the University money. That includes exempting the University from the state civil service rules, streamlining how it procures resources, changing its retirement rules and giving it leeway to impose “whatever fees it needs to operate.” “Our goal is to reduce our reliance on the state general fund,” Reilly said.
LOL, see page 15
COALITION, see page 15
photos by CHRISTOPHER LEH / The Daily Reveille
Members of the Laptop Orchestra of Louisiana use instruments, laptops, iPads and more Tuesday to create music during rehearsal.
Modern Music
Group uses technology to create imaginative music styles Meredith Will Contributing Writer
[Top] Graduate student Corey Knoll uses an iPad to digitally manipulate a tuba. [Below] Graduate student Yeamin OH combines laptops, tablets and joysticks to create the LOL’s unique sound.
While spring classes begin and students get back into the school grind, a small group of musicians is preparing to go on tour making music in unusual ways. The Laptop Orchestra of Louisiana is a group of seven students, one professor and one assistant professor dedicated to playing music using laptops, Wii remotes, joysticks, iPads and other “instruments” to produce a unique style reminiscent of music featured in science-fiction movies. “We’re trying to find interesting angles,” said Jeff Albert,
experimental music and digital media graduate student. “They make you experiment with different parts of musicianship.” Albert said the group also uses real instruments, including trombone, tuba, flute and voices, but does not use a piano. “Our objective is to create new and different musicians and a different way to be musically virtuosic,” he said. “It’s a way of engaging people in the music.” LOL is going on a four-city southern tour to Mobile, Ala., and Atlanta, Columbus and Athens, Ga., according to Stephen Beck, director of the Laptop Orchestra and Haymon
The Daily Reveille
Nation & World
page 2
Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2011
INTERNATIONAL
NATIONAL
STATE/LOCAL
Rising waters breach levees and flood evacuated Australian towns
Woman on couch in recreational vehicle killed in plane crash Tuesday
Leak at inactive offshore platform near Lake Charles releases gas
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Residents of southeastern Australia received emergency evacuation orders Wednesday, urging them to leave their homes before water breached levees and flooded towns. “You should ensure you have left your property,” State Emergency Services said in alerts sent at 5:20 a.m. to the town’s 2,500 residents. Floodwaters have left 1,000 households without power, and thousands more homes are under threat of cuts as power lines are submerged.
NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — A small plane crashed into a recreational vehicle park in South Carolina, killing the pilot and a woman seated on a couch inside an RV. Federal Aviation Administration spokeswoman Kathleen Bergen says the pilot was trying to land the single-engine Cessna at an airport Tuesday when he missed the runway.
Major earthquake hits remote area of Pakistan at 1:30 a.m. on Wed.
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A highranking CIA officer convicted of espionage will spend eight more years in prison after pleading guilty to betraying his country a second time. Harold “Jim” Nicholson was sentenced Tuesday on charges of conspiracy to act as an agent of a foreign government and conspiracy to commit money laundering. Five other charges were dropped. Nicholson admitted to using his son, Nathaniel, to collect a “pension” from Russian agents while serving time in federal prison in Oregon. During tearful testimony, penniless Nicholson said he sought to help his children with student loans and debt.
LAKE CHARLES (AP) — Federal authorities are monitoring a natural gas leak at an offshore platform in the Gulf of Mexico. The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Regulation and Enforcement says the platform is located 93 miles south of Lake Charles in 173 feet of water. Authorities say the platform has not been in production for nearly a decade and currently is being used to process natural gas. Investigators say workers spotted bubbling Sunday and discovered the leak. The platform was evacuated, and pipelines were cut off. A robotic vehicle is being used to determine if the platform can be reboarded safely. If not, a relief well will be drilled.
ISLAMABAD (AP) — A major 7.2 magnitude earthquake rocked southwestern Pakistan early Wednesday, causing tremors as far away as India. The quake was centered in the country’s most sparsely populated area, said the United States Geological Service, occurring at 1:30 a.m. local time at a depth of 50 miles. The closest town to the epicenter was Dalbandin. The remote area was the site of 1998 nuclear tests. Earthquakes often rattle the region. A magnitude 7.6 quake on Oct. 8, 2005, killed about 80,000 people and left 3 million homeless.
High-ranking CIA officer convicted, sentenced to 8 more years in prison
JAE C. HONG / The Associated Press
An officer speaks to a school bus driver at Gardena High School in Gardena, Calif., on Tuesday after reports of students wounded during a shooting.
Students wounded at school when gun in backpack accidentally fires LOS ANGELES, Calif. (AP) — A gun in a 10th-grader’s backpack accidentally discharged when he dropped the bag, wounding two students Tuesday, Los Angeles police and school authorities said. A 15-year-old girl suffered a head wound and a 15-year-old boy suffered a neck wound, said Deputy Chief Patrick Gannon. Both were hit with the same bullet. Incoming students are checked by security. It’s unclear how the student entered unnoticed, said district spokeswoman Gayle Pollard-Terry.
Managers of newest Baton Rouge riverboat casino announced Tuesday (AP) — Pinnacle Entertainment Inc. has chosen managers for a planned $357 million riverboat casino and hotel in Baton Rouge. The Las Vegas-based company announced its team Tuesday. The casino is scheduled to open in December and will compete with two other riverboat casinos. Plans call for a gambling floor, restaurants and outdoor festival grounds.
Today on lsureveille.com Tune in to KLSU at 5:20 p.m. to hear a story about the Chickn-Grill grand opening and read the restaurant’s menu online at lsureveille.com. Read about updates on the Flagship Coalition’s budget cut protests and Student Union construction at the Out of Print news blog. Read about LSU’s possible offensive coordinator candidates on the Tiger Feed football blog.
facebook.com/ thedailyreveille
Weather TODAY Sunny
62 46
MEET THE EDITORS
THURSDAY
66 39 SATURDAY
55 33 Student Art Show Competition $2,400 in cash and gift awards Go to www.lsu.edu/union Deadline: Tues., Jan. 25 DO YOU HAVE AN OCCURRENCE? Call Michael at the Student Media Office 578-6090, 9AM- 5PM or E-mail: officemanager@lsureveille.com
@lsureveille, @TDR_news, @TDR_sports
FRIDAY
50 28 SUNDAY
62 50
ADAM VACCARELLA and ZACH BREAUX / The Daily Reveille
Read bios of the 2011 spring semester Daily Reveille editors at lsureveille.com
CORRECTIONS AND CLARIFICATIONS The Daily Reveille holds accuracy and objectivity at the highest priority and wants to reassure the reporting and content of the paper meets these standards. This space is reserved to recognize and correct any mistakes which may have been printed in The Daily Reveille. If you would like something corrected or clarified please contact the editor at (225) 5784811 or e-mail editor@lsureveille.com.
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
The Daily Reveille (USPS 145-800) is written, edited and produced solely by students of Louisiana State University. The Daily Reveille is an independent entity within the Manship School of Mass Communication. A single issue of The Daily Reveille is free. To purchase additional copies for 25 cents, please contact the Office of Student Media in B-34 Hodges Hall. The Daily Reveille is published daily during the fall and spring semesters and semi-weekly during the summer semester, except during holidays and final exams. Secondclass copies postage paid at Baton Rouge, La., 70803. Annual weekly mailed subscriptions are $125, semester weekly mailed subscriptions are $75. Non-mailed student rates are $4 each regular semester, $2 during the summer; one copy per person, additional copies 25 cents each. Postmaster: Send address changes to The Daily Reveille, B-39 Hodges Hall, LSU, Baton Rouge, La.,70803.
The Daily Reveille B-16 Hodges Hall • Baton Rouge, La. 70803 Sarah Lawson Robert Stewart Stephanie Giglio Steven Powell Ryan Buxton Grace Montgomery Chris Branch Sean Isabella Matthew Jacobs Devin Graham Adam Vaccarella Zach Breaux Marissa Barrow Care Bach Newsroom (225)578-4810
Editor-in-Chief Managing Editor, Content Art Director Managing Editor, External Media News Editor Deputy News/Entertainment Editor Sports Editor Deputy Sports Editor Copy Desk Chief Opinion Editor Photo Editor Deputy Photo Editor Reveille Radio Editor Advertising Sales Manager Advertising (225)578-6090
The Daily Reveille
Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2011
page 3
ASTROLOGY
American zodiac will not change Claire Caillier Contributing Writer The Internet is buzzing with talk of the stars after a board member of the Minnesota Planetarium Society said Jan. 10, that the Earth’s “wobble” caused by the moon’s gravitational pull had disrupted the dates for astrological zodiac signs. But Americans’ zodiac signs remain unchanged, according to a CNN report. Americans follow the tropical zodiac, which is based on seasons and is not affected by the addition of the “new” constellation, according to the report. Easterners follow the sidereal zodiac, which is based on the constellations, and the dates for their horoscopes have changed. Katie Gillen, philosophy senior, said the different systems confused her. “At first I was confused, but then I realized they were looking at
a different system because the Western system has been fixed by seasons thousands of years ago,” Gillen said. Kiela Badeaux, anthropology and sociology senior, said she had an important reason to want the signs to remain the same. “I’m glad the tattoo on my foot is still the sign I am,” Badeaux said. Astronomy and physics professor Bradley Schaefer said precession, the phenomenon causing the confusion, has been a known fact for 2,000 years. “It’s an old story that keeps resurfacing,” Schaefer said. “It is a media event, nothing more.” Astronomy and physics professor Geoffrey Clayton said precession takes 26,000 years. Schaefer said modern astrologers are conflicted in regards to three points for the new horoscope dates. The first point is a “new” constellation, called Ophiuchus.
Schaefer said astronomers have known about Ophiuchus since the fourth century B.C. Ancient Babylonians found 17 constellations that the sun moved through, but chose to acknowledge 12 to fit their 12-month calendar, Schaefer said. The second point is that the stars are shifting. In reality, the sun’s alignment with the signs is not what many people think. “The sun is never in Scorpio when [astrologers] say it is in Scorpio,” Schaefer said. The third point is astrologers claim the sun passes through a constellation for a set amount of time. Schaefer said the amount of time the sun spends in each constellation varies.
Contact Claire Caillier at ccaillier@lsureveille.com
Union, Tiger Lair nearing completion Josh Naquin Contributing Writer
The end may be in sight as construction on the Student Union zeroes in on a completion date in the near future. The long-awaited and highly anticipated Tiger Lair food court is scheduled to open in late February, according to Union Director Shirley Plakidas. “We want students to come back and enjoy [Tiger Lair],” Plakidas said. While Tiger Lair is slated to reopen in four to six weeks, construction on all individual food vendors finish mid-April. The newly renovated Tiger Lair will feature new restaurants and old favorites. Panda Express, Chick-filA, Jamba Juice, Salsarita’s, Quiznos, Bayou Bistreaux, Community Coffee, a pizza outlet and On-the-Go, a premade food outlet for those short on time, will all have a spot in the new Tiger Lair. Plakidas said officials are working to decide between hosting a Pizza Hut or a Papa John’s. “I’m most excited about Chickfil-A and CC’s,” said Hannah Connelly, math junior. Tiger Lair’s dining space will increase by 250 square feet, Plakidas said. Additionally, the dining units in Tiger Lair will all operate independently, meaning they may open and close at different times. Normal hours for the Tiger Lair will be 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. with some exceptions, including CC’s staying open later,
according to Plakidas. The renovation will finish under its $83 million budget, Plakidas said. Surplus money will go toward paying off bonds early. The new Leisure Arts Studio is slated to open and start classes shortly. The studio will be located between the Tiger Card Office and McDonald’s. The Union Theater will also see completion of its latest endeavor in late February, installing high-tech, electro-acoustic equipment and capabilities, Plakidas said. Renovation on the main lobby
graphic by CAITLYN CONDON / The Daily Reveille
area in the Union is near completion, awaiting only the arrival of two large rugs. The space has received a facelift with new furniture picked by interior designers Mary Miles and Rae Belleu in coordination with Union staff.
Wednesday January 19
Will the renovations be worth the wait? Find out at lsureveille.com
SHADY’S
Blake Breaux live on stage $3 imports $5 Drafts Come have a drink, Don’t Be A DiCK!
Contact Josh Naquin at jnaquin@lsureveille.com
Pluckers Wing Bar Mon.: $14.99 All You Can Eat Wings and $3 Pluckers Lemonades Tues.: Kids Eat Free, $3 Mexican Beers and Margaritas Wed: Trivia at 8 pm, $4.50 Mother Plucker Mugs of Bud and Miller Thurs: $15.99 All You Can Eat Wings, $4.50 Mother Plucker Mugs of Bud Light and Miller Lite, $5.50 Patron Margaritas Sun: $3 Pluckers Specialty Shots
MTV
The Daily Reveille
page 4
DINING
BUDGET CUTS
Georgia’s TOPS equivalent in limbo through most of the next decade if certain performance measures are met. The University is also seeking further authority to raise tuition, which could in turn drive the cost of TOPS higher. Xerxes A. Wilson University Assistant Vice Staff Writer Chancellor of Legislative and ExWith higher education in a ternal Affairs Jason Droddy said state of flux, many states are see- the expense of rising tuition in reing the need to prioritize how gards to TOPS will hypothetically much aid can be provided to stu- be offset by state efforts to shift dents. more students into Georgia’s HOPE two-year institutions. Who pays program — considBoth Droddy and for higher ed? Chancellor Michael ered an archetype An in-depth look and an equivalent to Martin said they at budget cuts Louisiana’s TOPS didn’t expect any across the country program — is on the major debate in the chopping block, leadsession over the proPart Two ing some to question gram. future funding for “There is redisLouisiana’s popular aid program. tricting, an election coming up Georgia is facing a $4.2 bil- and a major budget challenge,” lion shortfall for fiscal year 2011 Martin said. “I don’t think they coupled with ever-increasing are going to try to take on a major costs for the HOPE program. reform of TOPS.” Louisiana shares a similar While Martin said he didn’t situation with its own $1.6 billion shortfall. Likewise, tuition is set to increase by at least 10 percent per year in the next decade, causing the price tag for TOPS to continue upward. While HOPE will be debated in Georgia’s current legislative session, Louisiana lawmakers have already rejected changes to TOPS for years running. The last legislative session saw three bills intended to cap TOPS fail. Sen. Butch Gautreaux, D-Morgan City, has authored a bill to cap TOPS at 90-percent tuition costs for two years running. Gautreaux told The Daily Reveille in March he authored the bill to stem the rising cost of the program to already strained state coffers. “The state is in real fiscal trouble. If we don’t do something to the amount of the award, we are going to lose it all together,” Gautreaux said. As of last year, the TOPS program cost the state more than $124 million. That cost has more than doubled from $55 million in 1999, according to statistics from the Louisiana Office of Financial Aid. Higher education has the authority to raise tuition 10 percent
La.’s program still untouched for years
BENJAMIN OLIVER HICKS / The Daily Reveille
Chick-N-Grill founder Walter Rios gives a tour of the restaurant’s new location at Pierre’s Landing on campus Tuesday. The restaurant will offer healthy dining options.
Chick-N-Grill opens on campus this month Restaurant to offer ‘healthy’ options Emily Herrington Contributing Writer
Chick-N-Grill is landing at Pierre’s this month between Taylor Hall and the Old Forestry Building. Construction on Pierre’s Landing will be completed this week, and the new restaurant is set to open Jan. 31, said David Heidke, LSU Dining and Concessions director. Chick-N-Grill is a “fast, casual” restaurant that serves fresh, flame-broiled chicken, wraps and build-your-own bowls and salads. “It’s all very healthy,” Heidke said. “There’s very little fried food, and everything is made there.” Chick-N-Grill’s products contain no MSG or trans-fat in any menu items, and the restaurant serves no frozen food, according to the company website. “I feel like campus dining has declined in the past year. We need more variety,” said Chris Linder, Spanish junior. “There’s a large group of students that would
Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2011
be interested.” The only other Chick-N-Grill locations are in southern Florida, according to the company website. “We wanted to bring [ChickN-Grill] here because it’s very popular on college campuses,” Heidke said. “We don’t have anything like it.” The restaurant also strives to have a positive impact on the community. Chick-N-Grill is certified by the Green Restaurant Association and practices a “Live-N-Green” campaign in an effort to lighten its environmental footprint. “We were the first Hispanicowned restaurant to be certified by the Green Restaurant Association,” said Chick-N-Grill President and Founder Walter Rios. “Our philosophy is to lead by example.” Part of the campaign is educating people about environmental awareness. Chick-N-Grill will provide fliers on-site for students on how to “green” their lives and sponsor educational events, Rios said. Contact Emily Herrington at eherrington@lsureveille.com
expect any changes to TOPS this summer, he also said it might not be a bad idea to rethink the rules of the program. “Students have a greater incentive to stay in school and finish a degree if they get a little of their skin in the game,” Martin said. Martin said making students repay the award if they drop out before their junior year would provide greater incentive for students to graduate and solve the problem of students “taking a flier on college.” The 2011 Legislative Regular Session begins April 25.
Read a blog about how LSU might have the most to lose with a TOPS cap. Contact Xerxes A. Wilson at xwilson@lsureveille.com
The Daily Reveille
Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2011
FOREVER LSU
Campus Federal Credit Union honored for supporting University Organization to supply garrison flag Celeste Ansley Staff Writer
A crowd gathered inside the Memorial Tower on Tuesday for the commemoration of Campus Federal Credit Union. Campus Federal Credit Union received recognition for its support of the University and the Forever LSU campaign. The credit union received a sculpture as a gift made from the powder of the bricks from the University’s original campus in Pineville. Ron Moreau, vice president of marketing for Campus Federal Credit Union, said the credit union provides hundreds of thousands of dollars to the University as well as employee volunteers for University events such as Fall Fest. “We work close with LSU to provide additional funding,” Moreau said. Chancellor Michael Martin said there is not an event on campus that occurs where the credit union is not represented.
“When we call Campus Federal they always come through,” Martin said. Moreau said some of the funding aids the teaching enhancement fund, which provides assistance to faculty for academic traveling. Starting Tuesday, the credit union will provide the United States garrison flag to fly at the Parade Ground. Campus Federal Credit Union president and CEO John Milazzo said the flag will commemorate University students who have served, will serve and have made the ultimate sacrifice for the country. Moreau said the largest flag made costs around $4,000 or $5,000 and the credit union will replace the flag as necessary. Campus Federal Credit Union also provides financial education classes for the University. The credit union plans to launch an online version of the class, which provides lessons covering home ownership, improving credit scores and other financial topics, Moreau said. The credit union was founded for the purpose of serving the University and that’s what it will
continue to do, Moreau said. Campus Federal Credit Union was founded in 1934 by seven University faculty members and was the 79th credit union in the country, Moreau said. The credit union originally was only available to University faculty, but expanded to students and alumni in 1980. Today, Campus Federal is open to faculty, staff, students, alumni and those invited by other members, Moreau said. Moreau said the current charter allows for larger access, but the credit union plans to remain “LSU-centric.” Moreau said Campus Federal has four branches in Baton Rouge, as well as a branch in New Orleans and Shreveport. The credit union also offers services in Alexandria and Eunice.
Watch a video and see pictures from the ceremony on lsureveille.com Contact Celeste Ansley at cansley@lsureveille.com
page 5
CAMPUS CRIME BRIEFS Student receives DWI charge after failing three field sobriety tests
LSU Police Department officers arrested a University student Jan. 13 for speeding. Around 12:55 a.m., LSUPD officers observed Tayler Braud, 21, of 12428 Gawain Ave., driving 52 mph in a 30 mph zone, according to Blake Tabor, LSUPD spokesman. When the officer approached Braud, his body and breath smelled of alcohol and he was asked to take a field sobriety test, Tabor said. After failing three tests, Braud was transported to the LSUPD office where he refused a breathalyzer test, Tabor said. Braud was booked in East Baton Rouge Parish Prison. Braud also had an outstanding warrant for traffic offenses with the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office, according to Tabor. Students caught with 25 grams of marijuana in dorm
LSUPD arrested two University students Jan. 17 for intent to distribute marijuana in their dorm. LSUPD was called to a residential college dorm at 5:15 p.m. for a strong odor of marijuana coming from room 367. Upon entering the room, an officer found Patrick Horn, of 9915 Burnham Drive in Dallas, and Brandon Donahue of 1002 North Pointe Circle in Shreveport, in possession of 25 grams of marijuana, Tabor said. After searching the room, the officer also found evidence
supporting the two 19-year-olds had intent to distribute the pot, according to Tabor. The students were charged with intent to distribute marijuana and booked at East Baton Rouge Parish Prison. Man charged with DWI after being pulled over for speeding LSUPD arrested a man unaffiliated with the University Jan. 13 for speeding and DWI. An LSUPD officer pulled over Dennis Patel, of 900 Dean Lee Drive, for driving 43 mph in a 25 mph zone at 2:18 a.m. Upon approaching the vehicle, the officer detected alcohol and gave Patel field sobriety tests, Tabor said. Patel was then transported to the LSUPD office where he registered a 0.112 BAC. He was then transported to the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison.
See more crime briefs at lsureveille.com Contact The Daily Reveille’s news staff at news@lsureveille.com
7:20 a.m., 8:20 a.m. Noon, 3:20 p.m. 4:20 p.m., 5:20 p.m.
page 6
The Daily Reveille
Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2011
Read blogger Ryan Ginn’s take on offensive coordinator candidates on the Tiger Feed blog at lsureveille.com
Sports
Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2011
FOOTBALL
3 coaches in talks for offensive coordinator
page 7
Greener Pastures
Staff Reports
The LSU football program hasn’t wasted much time searching for a new offensive coordinator only six days after the departure of former coordinator Gary Crowton. Scot Loeffler, a former NFL and college assistant, is the latest name linked to LSU’s vacant offensive coordinator position. Loeffler joins former Louisville and Tulsa head coach Steve Kragthorpe and current Louisville offensive coordinator Mike Sanford as the three coaches LSU coach Les Miles has reportedly interviewed. Loeffler, 36, was Florida’s quarterbacks coach for the past two seasons but was not retained by new Gators coach Will Muschamp. Loeffler is also a Michigan man, having served as Michigan’s quarterback from 1993 to 1996, which could help spark an interest from Miles. After spending time as a graduate assistant and Central Michigan’s quarterback coach, Loeffler became the Wolverines’ quarterbacks coach from 2002 to 2007. Loeffler was also the quarterbacks coach for the Detroit Lions in 2008 before he accepted the same position at Florida under former coach Urban Meyer. Sanford, who reportedly interviewed on Sunday, has ties to Meyer, as he served as his offensive coordinator in the 2003-04 season at Utah. Sanford’s résumé also includes Notre Dame’s quarterback coach (1997-98), San Diego
Garrett Green gains confidence with improvements during junior season Michael Lambert Sports Writer
There’s a new sheriff in town. He would have been an unlikely hero at the beginning of the season, but LSU junior forward Garrett Green has led the LSU men’s basketball team with authority as of late. Green has led the team in points (10.6) and rebounds (6.75) per game in LSU’s past eight contests. The 6-foot-11-inch forward forced the fans in the PMAC to their feet with four rim-rocking dunks against Auburn off the bench and patrolled the paint against Arkansas, grabbing 10 rebounds. Even so, newfound glory is a drastic change for the California native. “If you got out and just think about scoring, you’re going to become selfish,” Green said. “I’m not that type of player. I’m not out there to get my points and rebounds. I’m out there to win.” Green’s previous career-best was seven points in a game last season against McNeese State. This season, he is averaging
COACHES, see page 9
GREEN, see page 10
photo by SHAINA HUNTSBERRY / The Daily Reveille
FOOTBALL
Departing seniors leave legacies Kicker Jasper could be hardest to replace Rachel Whittaker Sports Writer
The LSU football team will lose several leaders from the 2010-11 senior class, and not just offensively and defensively. The Tigers will say goodbye to a group of seniors including wide receiver Terrence Toliver, offensive tackle Joseph Barksdale, defensive tackle Drake Nevis, linebacker Kelvin Sheppard, punter Derek Helton and kicker Josh Jasper — perhaps the most valuable of all. NFL draft analyst Mike Detillier
said the importance of special teams in the NFL has skyrocketed, making Jasper a hot commodity as a kicker. “[Jasper] is probably going to be the hardest guy to replace,” Detillier said. “In my 27 years of doing this, he’s the best placekicker I ever saw at LSU. There will be a lot of teams interested in him late in the draft. He’s been very good inside 48 yards and is a good pooch punter.” Jasper led the nation in field goals by converting 28-of-34 attempts, the most field goals in a single season in LSU history. He also kicked a career-long 53-yarder against Louisiana-Monroe and set an LSU record with five field goals in a game against Mississippi State last season. The LSU player whose
performance in the Cotton Bowl likely helped his draft stock the most is Toliver. Toliver caught three touchdown passes in the game from junior quarterback Jordan Jefferson. Detillier called Toliver’s season “disappointing,” but he said Toliver has a chance to build on his Cotton Bowl performance Saturday in the East-West Shrine Game. Barksdale will also participate. “I’m not a selfish player,” Toliver said after the Cotton Bowl. “Our offense and passing game struggled this year. ... I didn’t have as many catches as I had last year. I learned how to adjust, be a team player and block in the run game.” Barksdale, at 6 feet 6 inches SENIORS, see page 10
DAVID LYLE / The Daily Reveille
LSU senior wide receiver Terrence Toliver salutes fans after the Tigers’ 41-24 Cotton Bowl win. Toliver caught five passes for 112 yards and three touchdowns in the game.
The Daily Reveille
page 8
Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2011
Playoffs necessary part to complete BCS title formula By the time the Cotton Bowl games. That means 70 of the 120 came around Jan. 7 I didn’t care teams in Division I were playing in about the game. the postseason. Talk about handing Why? out ribbons. Perhaps I was just too excited Great news, though, to those for the Kraft Fight Hunger Bowl who love seeing empty stadium matchup between Nevada and Bos- matchups between the lower-tier ton College, which conferences — at the time was a SCHWEHMMING there will be even mere two nights more bowls next AROUND away (oh, the exyear. Andy Schwehm citement). Eventually, evSports Columnist ery team will be in Maybe I was worn down from an a bowl game, and exciting GoDaddy.com Bowl match- the national championship will be up the night before between Middle played somewhere around March 15. Tennessee State and The U(niversity Yet the major argument of the “carof Miami-Ohio). tel” (the term authors of the book The more likely reason is that “Death to the BCS” use to describe I just got bowled out. That, and the the brains behind the BCS) for no game was played later than when the playoff system is that it would international championship game is his- fere with school. torically played (typically within the Yes, of course, but doesn’t first few days of January). college basketball’s March MadThis year, there were 35 bowl ness take the kids out of school for
four weeks? Anyway, that’s their argument, and they are sticking to it. So why, then, is the national championship played on Jan. 11? Both Oregon (Jan. 3) and Auburn (Jan. 10) had already started their spring semesters. Playing a championship game nearly 40 days after the end of the regular season is just insane. But it’s not going to change anytime soon because the cartel will not let it change. So fans have to move away from trying to get the eight or 16 team playoff they want because it isn’t going to happen. This cartel is more stubborn than a mule. However, there’s still a way to get the playoffs we college football fans deserve so that college FBS (formerly known as Division I) can be taken off the list of NCAA sports that don’t hand out an actual national championship (other sports on that list: none).
Here’s my solution: Keep everything the way it is, but start the BCS matchups in mid-December. Then use the current BCS games as the playoffs (minus the national championship). No seeding necessary. Just use whatever matchups are already there. You can do this one of two ways. Either the top eight BCS teams in the rankings go, or the winners of the major conferences go and the remaining go to the highest remaining ranked BCS teams. In this manner, at least one of either TCU, Boise State, Utah and whoever else will have a shot at a title should they be good enough. Then the other schools that actually deserve a shot get one. The winner of the four BCS games (Rose, Fiesta, Sugar and Orange) play one another on a random draw. Names pulled out of a hat. They can make it a show on ESPN
and make more money off the whole thing. Then the national championship game will be played based on the winner of those two “national semifinals.” Everyone wins, and the BCS makes more money. You can rotate out one stadium every four years to make it even. I don’t know if this has been proposed before, but in all of the reading I’ve done, it hasn’t. So I’m sticking with this. It’s better than what we have right now. Andy Schwehm is a 21-year-old English and psychology senior from New Orleans. You can follow him on Twitter @TDR_ASchwehm. Contact Andy Schwehm at aschwehm@lsureveille.com
TENNIS
Wolf travels from home schooling, small town to LSU stardom Junior now ranked No. 33 in NCAA Hunt Palmer Sports Contributor
Pride, La., isn’t the first place that comes to mind when you think five-star athlete, but it’s exactly where LSU women’s tennis coach Tony Minnis found Whitney Wolf, the No. 33-ranked player in the NCAA. Wolf grew up in Pride, where she first grabbed a racket at 8 years old. Tennis was a welcome activity in a sleepy town. “There is nothing there,” said Wolf of her hometown. “There’s not even a stoplight.” When Wolf reached third grade, her mother, Tracy Hanks, pulled her and her brother out of the local school and decided to home-school them. “We would wake up early in the morning, but we didn‘t have to start at a specific time,” Wolf said. “She would have a certain amount of work assigned for us each day, and we would get it done.” The transition from classroom to home school was an adjustment, but tennis remained constant. “It was a lot of hard work,” Wolf said. “I would have lessons at 7 in the morning, twice a week, from the time I was 9 years old until I was 15. My mom would just go out and feed baskets of balls to me.”
photo courtesy of LSUSPORTS.NET
LSU junior Whitney Wolf returns a shot during practice. Wolf is currently ranked No. 33 in the nation and aspires to crack the NCAA top 10 this spring.
As time passed, Wolf continued to excel on the court under the tutelage of coach Kirsty Llewellyn Berthelot. Berthelot played collegiate tennis at LSU under Minnis from 1993 to ’96. By the time high school rolled around, Wolf had become a five-star prospect according to tennisrecruiting.net. She was the top player in Louisiana and the No. 2 player in the South. When the time came to choose a college, it was a no-brainer for the star. After a strong showing in the Southern Regional tournament, Wolf got a call from Minnis.
“He said that he wanted to talk to me. He offered me, and I accepted,” Wolf said. “I really liked him and the team that was here.” The fact Berthelot played for Minnis gave the Tigers head coach a leg up in recruiting Wolf. “I’m sure Kirsty helped push her this way,” Minnis said. “I think Whitney wanted to stay close to home.” Although Wolf spent the better part of a decade under Berthelot, their playing styles contrast. “It’s actually a complement to Kirsty that she developed her the way that she did because the style of play that Whitney has is the
perfect style for her game,” Minnis said. “Kirsty had the foresight to see that, even though Kirsty had a different style to her game. Kirsty played more defensively, where Whitney plays more aggressively.” That aggressive style of play paid immediate dividends when Wolf arrived on campus. As a freshman, Wolf won 15 singles matches and knocked off a ranked opponent, UCLA’s Maya Johansson, in straight sets. All the while, Wolf adjusted to the classroom setting. “It really wasn’t that bad,” Wolf said. “Especially because in college you basically teach yourself, but it kind of sucked having to sit in class.” Tennis remained the constant, and her best play was yet to come. As a sophomore, Wolf teamed up with newcomer Keri Frankenberger in doubles. Their wins came in bunches. The duo went 10-5 a year ago in the No. 1 slot. With the wins came a special relationship outside the white lines. “We’re really close off of the court,” Frankenberger said. “We spend holidays together.” Wolf and Frankenberger got the 2011 season underway in style cruising to a 3-0 record during the weekend. The third and final win over the weekend came in convincing fashion, 8-2, against the No. 16 team in the country from the University of Virginia. The pair aspires to crack the
NCAA top 10 this spring, but Wolf’s goals don’t stop there. The junior hopes to reach the top 10 in singles, as well. Wolf notched a pair of singles victories over the weekend before dropping a tough three-set match to close out the UVA Winter Invitational. “She’s becoming a great competitor, and I think her best tennis is ahead of her,” Minnis said. “If she continues to work like she is and stays focused, then I think you’re going to see one heck of a player when it’s all said and done.”
Contact Hunt Palmer at hpalmer@lsureveille.com
The Daily Reveille
Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2011
FOOTBALL
Two LSU recruits gain five-star status Staff Reports Anthony Johnson’s and Jarvis Landry’s work in recent high-school all-star games didn’t go unnoticed. Rivals.com released its new Rivals100 rankings Tuesday. Johnson, the O. Perry Walker defensive end nicknamed “The Freak,” and Landry, a wide receiver from Lutcher, both earned a coveted fifth star from the recruiting site. Both were four-star recruits before the upgrade. Johnson is now ranked No. 17, while Landry is No. 18. Johnson and Landry showcased their talents Jan. 5 to a national audience during the Under Armour AllAmerica game. Landry snagged a game-high eight balls for 70 yards, while Johnson had three tackles and a half sack. Landry was named MVP of the White team for his performance. Redemptorist offensive lineman and LSU commitment La’El Collins remained No. 6 on the list and kept his five-star rating after the game. Collins was lauded by many for keeping No. 1 prospect Jadeveon Clowney, a defensive end from Rock Hill, S.C., in check. Clowney is still undecided
COACHES, from page 7
Chargers wide receivers coach (1991-01), Stanford’s offensive coordinator-quarterbacks coach (2002) and UNLV’s head coach (2005-09). Kragthorpe reportedly interviewed Tuesday for LSU’s offensive coordinator position. TCU co-offensive coordinator Justin Fuente is also on LSU’s list of interest. FoxSportsSouthwest .com had previously reported Fuente would interview for the position last weekend, but the Dallas Morning News reported Monday night Fuente hasn’t talked to LSU yet about the opening. Fuente has been on staff at TCU since 2007 when he joined as running backs coach and has called plays for the Horned Frogs since
and has LSU on his list of potential schools. Even with Landry’s and Johnson’s bumps in notoriety, LSU stayed at No. 3 in the Rivals team rankings. The Tigers trail Texas (No. 2) and Alabama (No. 1). Scout.com has LSU slotted at No. 7 in its team rankings. Other LSU commitments appearing on the list are Isidore Newman wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (No. 43) and Patterson running back Kenny Hilliard (No. 63). Beckham committed to LSU during the broadcast of the U.S. Army All-American Bowl, in which he played. Hilliard, who committed in December 2009, also played in the game. Other LSU recruits also in the Rivals100 are linebacker Curtis Grant (No. 2), defensive end Ray Drew (No. 9), linebacker C.J. Johnson (No. 21), linebacker Tim Jernigan (No. 29), defensive back Malcolm Mitchell (No. 30), tight end Nick O’Leary (No. 33), athlete Marqise Lee (No. 36), defensive back Erique Florence (No. 69) and quarterback Jacoby Brissett (No. 75). Johnson gained some unflattering press after the game as well. He alleged a “conspiracy” by the officials after being flagged for 2009 after former coordinator Mike Schultz left for Illinois. Fuente helped TCU’s offense become one of the more potent offenses in the country in 2010. Under his guidance, TCU averaged more than 41 points and nearly 500 yards per game. Fuente, who also serves as the quarterbacks coach, helped senior quarterback Andy Dalton become the nation’s fifth most efficient passer (166.48). LSU passing game coordinator and wide receivers coach Billy Gonzales and offensive line coach Greg Studrawa could also have a shot at succeeding Crowton if Miles chooses an in-house replacement. Contact The Daily Reveille’s sports staff at sports@lsureveille.com
page 9
NBA STANDINGS
EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division
Southeast Division
Central Division
W
L
Pct
GB
W
L
Pct
GB
W
L
Pct
GB
Boston
31
9
.775
—
Miami
30
13
.698
—
Chicago
28
14
.667
—
New York
22
18
.550
9
Atlanta
28
15
.651
2
Indiana
16
22
.421
10
Philadelphia
17
23
.425
14
Orlando
26
15
.634
3
Milwaukee
14
24
.368
12
Toronto
13
28
.317
18½
Charlotte
16
24
.400
12½
Detroit
15
26
.366
12½
New Jersey
10
31
.244
21½
Washington
12
27
.308
16
Cleveland
8
32
.200
19
WESTERN CONFERENCE Northwest Division
Southwest Division
W
Pacific Division
W
L
Pct
GB
L
Pct
GB
W
L
Pct
GB
San Antonio
35
6
.854
—
Oklahoma City 27
14
.659
—
L.A. Lakers
31
12
.721
—
Dallas
26
14
.650
8½
Utah
27
14
.659
—
Phoenix
18
21
.462
11
New Orleans
26
16
.619
9½
Denver
23
17
.575
3½
Golden State
17
23
.425
12½
Memphis
19
22
.463
16
Portland
22
20
.524
5½
L.A. Clippers
15
25
.375
14½
Houston
19
23
.452
16½
Minnesota
10
32
.238
17½
Sacramento
9
30
.231
20
WEDNESDAY’S GAMES Utah at New Jersey, 6 p.m. Philadelphia at Orlando, 6 p.m. Phoenix at Cleveland, 6 p.m. Detroit at Boston, 6:30 p.m. Washington at Milwaukee, 7 p.m.
illegal procedure on the game-winning kick. “The White team was stacked. Everyone knew it, so the refs started cheating us,” Johnson said. Contact The Daily Reveille’s sports staff at sports@lsureveille.com
Memphis at New Orleans, 7 p.m. New York at Houston, 7:30 p.m. Toronto at San Antonio, 7:30 p.m. Oklahoma City at Denver, 8 p.m. L.A. Lakers at Dallas, 8 p.m.
Portland at Sacramento, 9 p.m. Indiana at Golden State, 9:30 p.m. Minnesota at L.A. Clippers, 9:30 p.m.
The Daily Reveille
page 10 GREEN, from page 7
nearly seven points a game. “He’s developing some consistencies,” said LSU coach Trent Johnson. “He’s got some teammates that are doing a good job putting the ball in a position where he can score.” The biggest change in Green’s play may have come with help from his family. Garrett’s brother James moved to Baton Rouge in December — around the same time Garrett began putting up double figures on a nightly basis. “James is out there helping [Garrett] with his shots,” said Deborah Green, Garrett’s mother. “His brother just challenges him more.” The brothers have always shared a passion for basketball and other sports, according to Deborah. Garrett was a high school jackof-all-trades athlete, playing volleyball and track and even earning a black belt by the age of 13. Garrett focused on basketball at Taft High
SENIORS, from page 7
and 318 pounds, has played both left tackle and right tackle in his career and is the only senior departure on the offensive line. Depth on the offensive front will make the unit the best offensive group to return in 2011, Detillier said. “The strength of LSU’s football team offensively will be the line if you find the right left tackle to replace [Barksdale],” Detillier said. “In the pros he’s best suited to play on the right side. ... His versatility starting at both left and right tackle in the toughest conference in college football has to be a big plus for him.” Nevis stands to be the highest draft pick of the seniors, likely in the second round, Detillier said. Nevis erupted for his best season with the Tigers in 2010, leading
School in Woodland Hills, Calif. “At that point I didn’t know he would develop into a collegelevel player, but I’m not totally surprised,” said Marvin Alfonso, Garrett’s coach while he played for the Blue Eagle Force traveling team. Around that time he was discovered and later recruited by thenLSU basketball coach John Brady. “I was playing in the Superstar All-American Camp in Atlanta,” Garrett said. “[Brady] saw me when I was playing [current Minnesota Timberwolves forward] Michael Beasley at the time. I had a really good game there, and after that [LSU] started following me.” Garrett, the final player from the Brady era at LSU, picked the Tigers because of their high rankings before the 2006 Final Four season. Ron Green, Garrett’s father, and Deborah had a special request before Garrett signed with LSU — the No. 3 jersey. “We have a major heart for
God, so he plays for the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit,” Ron said. His first year was productive for a freshman, averaging 9.6 minutes per game, but a lower-back injury spoiled a potentially improved season the following year. Garrett used his redshirt season and came back for his sophomore campaign last year. The lingering effects hindered his back, and he only averaged 2.1 points per game. This year has been a coming out party for Garrett. “I’m the healthiest I’ve been at LSU,” Garrett said. “I feel like I’m not limited in what I can do. I don’t have any problems or stress to worry about.” Garrett’s best overall game came against Wichita State, in which the forward scored 15 points, landed 13 rebounds and blocked two shots in 33 minutes of play.
LSU with 13 tackles for loss and was second on the team with six sacks. Detillier said LSU has some options on the defensive line to fill the 285-pound Nevis’ void. Lazarius Levingston is another departing senior defensive tackle. “[Nevis] is a little undersized, but he has that ability to split the gap and get good penetration inside,” Detillier said. “Drake really was an inconsistent player before this year. He had his moments where he was impressive, but other times he looked rather ordinary. LSU has a lot of young puppies up front at the defensive tackle position.” Possible options might be redshirt freshman Michael Brockers, who played in all 13 games with one start against Alabama; sophomore Josh Downs, who played in 12 games with no starts; and redshirt
freshman Chris Davenport, who played in mop-up duty against McNeese State and Louisiana Monroe. Nevis and Sheppard will join Jasper on Jan. 29 at the Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala. Sheppard was LSU’s leading tackler last season with 116. Detillier predicted Sheppard will be a mid-third round to midfourth round draft pick, and featuring his versatility at middle and strongside linebacker at the Senior Bowl should help his stock. “This has been a wild ride,” Sheppard said. “In my first season at LSU we won the national championship and have been to a bowl game every year since. ... What more can any athlete ask for?”
Contact Michael Lambert at mlambert@lsureveille.com
Contact Rachel Whittaker at rwhittaker@lsureveille.com
Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2011
Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2011
The Daily Reveille
page 11
The Daily Reveille
page 12
CAMPUS-RESIDENT ALIEN
Opinion
Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2011
The wrong to bear arms — the right not to shoot back One more year begins. Both for purposes one would present to justify those who are believers and for the having a gun in the household. Even average skeptic, the winds of hope if it’s for hunting that a new year will change lives for — as a friend in a the better were blown away by a gun family of hunters in the hands of a disturbed young told me — it still man in Tuscon, Ariz. means you have a I understand it’s a delicate issue, gun at home. so I choose to dismiss political posiIf it can kill a tioning and hop out of the repetitive, deer, it can kill a noxious blame-game the media pasperson. Marcelo Vieira sionately embraces when a wacko The whole Columnist like Jared Loughner decides to kill. point of the discusAlthough I think the constitu- sions about guns could be stripped tional “right of the people to keep down to a primary condition: In the and bear arms” was conceived in a face of a gun, the meanings of life much different social and political immediately jump to other levels. background than the one we live in Then again, especially coming today, it’s easy to see how deeply from a country where you can’t buy rooted this concept is in the Ameri- a gun easily — or legally, for that can society, all the way to the 21st matter — the association of individcentury. ual liberties with owning or using a But I must admit it’s a tricky gun, or the assumption that I should reasoning process to understand the feel safer or freer because I own a
lethal instrument of self-defense, is to me a volatile and disputable truth. It’s one thing to be granted the right to possess a gun because the forefathers founded one of the nation’s principles on that affirmation. But different issues arise when the notion of individuality is associated with the right to have and use a gun. More than that, when those issues are woven into the social and cultural values of people, the consequences are hard to take. After Loughner did the unthinkable on Jan. 8, opening fire on a crowd at a political event in Tucson, the race to find justifications and unlikely ways the tragedy could be avoided throws us in a catharsis that feeds our weakest emotions and our faintest mind mechanisms. There is no predictable pattern, no justification and no way to prevent such an unfortunate event.
However, rare incidents like this make the case for the debate-freaks that want to politicize the issue of gun regulation. That’s not the point. Obviously, regulation is a good thing when the subject is the possession of arms. The critical matter is to ask why guns are so dear to American society — and what purpose they serve in the first place. I once saw a bumper-sticker that said, “God made man. Samuel Colt made them equal.” I don’t see equality between Loughner and the people that died. The fact that he had and used a gun actually makes him very different from all of those who died and are wounded, including U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords. And his actions make us think about our right not to shoot back. Martin Luther King Jr. reminds us of that right:
“Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that. Hate multiplies hate, violence multiplies violence and toughness multiplies toughness in a descending spiral of destruction. ... The chain reaction of evil — hate begetting hate, wars producing more wars — must be broken, or we shall be plunged into the dark abyss of annihilation.”
Marcelo Vieira is a 33-year-old jazz cello graduate student from Brazil. Follow him on Twitter @TDR_MVieira.
Contact Marcelo Vieira at mvieira@lsureveille.com
THE BOTTOM LINE
Laptop Orchestra of Louisiana is praiseworthy, innovative The Laptop Orchestra of Louisiana, or the LOL, is an amazing example of the kind of innovation stirring the business world. Markets and economies tend to go through cycles. Large, multinational companies frequently
dominate a market, only to be usurped by a small, innovative company. The history of computers has given us countless examples of this very idea. Bill Gates takes the computer and moves it into
the home — innovative, and very profitable for Mr. Gates. Google and Apple have recently had their own money-making innovations with similar, outof-the-box thinking. Innovation frequently yields
BEST AND WITTIEST
cartoon courtesy of KING FEATURES SYNDICATE
The Daily Reveille
a higher standard of living for the society and boosts its economy. Take, for example, the plow’s benefit to farming. Or the tractor, pesticides and the ability to genetically modify plants to resist being eaten by bugs. Countries like India, Brazil and China fre- Devin Graham quently embrace Opinion Editor innovation in the world market, and they are some of the fastest growing economies in the world because of it. So coveted in business is innovation that it has attained an almost mythical status. Steve Jobs, co-founder and CEO of Apple, arguably one of the world’s most creative companies, goes so far as to say, “innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower.” And while you may not like Apple products, their explosive financial growth since he became CEO in 1997 cannot be denied. Jobs is either on to something big, or the luckiest man alive. Ever. In Chile’s “Start-up Chile” program, aspiring entrepreneurs are given $40,000 in grants and visas if they’re willing to relocate their companies there. They hope
Editorial Policies & Procedures
The Daily Reveille (USPS 145-800) is written, edited and produced solely by students of Louisiana State University. The Daily Reveille is an independent entity within the Manship School of Mass CommuniEditorial Board cation. Signed opinions are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of the editor, Sarah Lawson Editor-in-Chief paper or University. Letters submitted for publication should be sent via e-mail to opinion@lsureveille.com or delivered to B-26 Hodges Hall. They must be 400 words or less. Letters must have a contact phone Robert Stewart Managing Editor, Content number so the opinion editor can verify the author. The phone number won’t be printed. The Daily ReveilStephanie Giglio Art Director le reserves the right to edit letters and guest columns for space consideration without changing the origiSteven Powell Managing Editor, External Media nal intent. The Daily Reveille also reserves the right to reject any letter without notification of the author. Writers must include their full names and phone numbers. The Daily Reveille’s editor-in-chief, hired evDevin Graham Opinion Editor ery semester by the Louisiana State University Media Board, has final authority on all editorial decisions.
the companies and skilled workers will stay permanently, but even if they don’t, Chile believes they will impart valuable skills to native workers who will continue to boost the economy for years to come. Countries like Chile so firmly believe that start-ups, entrepreneurship and innovative new ideas are critically valuable to economic success, they’re willing to put their money where their mouth is, as the adage goes, and actually do something to encourage people to move their business there. LOL probably won’t double our agricultural yield this season, or provide jaw-dropping first quarter results, but it is from this same spirit of adventure and imagination that we get things like the personal computer and cell phones. Entrepreneurs of the University: you may very well be inspired by the Laptop Orchestra of Louisiana’s free circuit-filled symphonies to create the world’s next billion-dollar idea. Devin Graham is a 21-year-old business management senior from Prairieville. Follow him on Twitter @TDR_dgraham. Contact Devin Graham at dgraham@lsureveille.com
Quote of the Day “There is a time and place for everything. It’s called college.”
Isaac Hayes voice of Chef, South Park Aug. 20, 1942 — Aug. 10, 2008
The Daily Reveille
Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2011
CANCEL THE APOCALYPSE
Opinion
page 13
Coming out of the athiest closet isn’t easy in the Bible Belt America doesn’t particularly celebrate its growing atheist community. Perhaps former President George H.W. Bush expressed it best while campaigning in Chicago in 1988: “No, I don’t know that atheists should be considered as citizens, nor should they be considered patriots.” Atheists have acquired a certain stigmatization in the U.S., complete with stereotypes usually including obesity, pony tails, goatees and a profound love for coffee. Newly converted college atheists have their own set of typifying traits, the worst of these being the “loud and obnoxious in class” non-believer who is ready to share his or her lack of faith with everyone he or she encounters. And while some of these cliches can often be true, it must be remembered that, just like every
other group, no such list exists stating what atheists do and do not believe — or look like. The word “atheism” itself is even a bit confusing. Simply put, it means to be without theism. But to grasp this definition, Andrew Robertson theism must be understood — Columnist and here is where it gets tricky. There isn’t a broadly accepted definition of the loaded term. If atheism is a rejection of the western Christian god, then what of the deistic god of the founding fathers? Perhaps more profound, if the term “atheism” only pertains to the theistic god, then what of the countless others?
Maybe the most basic understanding of atheism is that it gives no more credibility to the existence of any god than it does to Santa Claus or the Easter Bunny. These are just the simple semantics of the non-religion, and they are quite irrelevant compared to the trials and tribulations of converting — or rather deconverting — to atheism. Contrary to popular belief, it’s not all coffee-shop bliss and moral freedom when one realizes the emptiness of the heavens. As YouTube’s “Pissed Catholic Mother” put it, “you’re going to get absolutely nothing for Christmas” — and that’s just the beginning. The Bible Belt has a strange disdain for those who are different. If you happen to believe — or rather disbelieve — differently, then you are an outcast. This is as true for atheists as it
is for homosexuals, which makes coming out of the closet difficult for both groups. This hardship may be partially responsible for the current upsurge in agnosticism, which is a rejection of humanity’s knowledge about the divine. In my experience, agnosticism isn’t met with nearly as much contempt. It is the diet atheism, or perhaps even the bisexual version of it. It teeters on the fine line between belief and disbelief — but is still close enough to the former for comfort. But taking the leap of nonfaith into atheism is no easy task. Aside from angry parents, shocked friends from your former youth group and the social stigmatization that will inevitably follow, you become aware of the religiosity abounding in everyday life. Prayers preceding sporting events, being asked to say “grace”
and the relinquishment of formerly held religious convictions can be painful to deal with. Toss in the difficulty of remaining calm while reading hateful religious quotations on Facebook, and things get even more complicated. The best remedy I’ve found for surviving these tribulations has been the realization that some people are just not lucky enough to have faith. It would be easy to pretend and be accepted, but that would be immoral — and that goes for both the atheist and the believer. Andrew Robertson is a 24-year-old English writing and culture senior from Baton Rouge. Follow him on Twitter @TDR_Arobertson.
Contact Andrew Robertson at arobertson@lsureveille.com
FAILURE OF DIPLOMACY
Ariz., Pakistan attacks prove violent language must end It might only be the third week of January, but it seems the year has already had more than enough assassination attempts. No matter where they may have taken place — or whether they were successful — these acts cannot be ignored. In both Arizona and Pakistan, the recent assassination targets were outspoken proponents of change. Both victims had been vocally targeted by opposing groups. It is this violent rhetoric and language that has come under scrutiny lately. Salman Taseer, governor of the Pakistani state of Punjab, was attacked Jan. 4 by one of his own security personnel, Mumtaz Qadri. When the guard was asked why he gunned down Taseer, he claimed it was because of his recent controversial views on Pakistan’s Blasphemy Law. This series of laws basically allows the country to penalize anyone who might blaspheme against Islam. Actions such as defiling the Quran, outraging religious feelings or defaming the prophet Muhammad could result in anything ranging from fines to imprisonment for several years or life. Taseer provoked the attack on himself by defending amendments proposing this law. The governor had also fought to pardon a Christian woman facing the death penalty after being accused of defacing Muhammad, which drew Taseer once again into the headlines. While Taseer’s views had largely been supported by Western media, the same cannot be said about those in his own country. Urdu news outlets, which make up the majority of the Pakistani
media, were some of the most intense critics of the proposed changes and have been accused of pandering to the violent prejudices of their audiences. Following his death, several of these papers continued such behavior and some, like the Urdu paper Daily Ausaf, justified the assassination by claiming TasZachary Davis eer brought it on himself. Other Columnist citizens have called Qadri a hero. Although the Pakistan and Arizona situations are undoubtedly different, it is easy to see some similarities between the two tragedies. In the days that followed Jared Loughner’s attack on U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords and those attending her rally, people from both sides of the political aisle scrambled to find someone to blame. Many issues, such as the state of gun control or mental-health care, popped up as possible reasons for blame. The largest target, however, has been the abundance of violent rhetoric that has spread throughout politics. One person frequently brought up was Sarah Palin and her use of violent and gun-related messages to her supporters. The crosshairs on the map of America on Palin’s website list Giffords as a target. Palin’s controversial use of the phrase “Don’t Retreat, Reload” makes it hard not to side with her critics. However, while I may find her rhetoric revolting, Palin is not
responsible for Loughner’s actions. There is no need whatsoever for this hateful atmosphere to exist in politics, and it should be severely frowned upon. We do not want our politicians to be killed while some deem their murderers heroes. Some people may cry out about stifling free speech, but we all need to realize the power words have over people.
Whether it’s here in our own country or halfway across the world, there are countless examples of how hateful speech and rhetoric have the power to inflict devastation. What everyone needs to remember is that we are all citizens of the same country, and we simply want to improve it with the political system we believe is best. The moment we talk about
each other’s lives in meaningless ways is the moment we begin to lose ourselves and our humanity. Zachary Davis is a 19-year-old history sophomore from Warsaw, Poland. Follow him on Twitter @TDR_zdavis. Contact Zachary Davis at zdavis@lsureveille.com
BEST AND WITTIEST
cartoon courtesy of KING FEATURES SYNDICATE
page 14
NEED TO PAY that apartment rent? Work for us The Cornerstone Chapel Church on Lee Drive. Childcare worker needed. Must have transportation, references, and must enjoy children. Times available Sun. morning 9-11:30, Tues. nights 6:45-8:00, Thurs. morning8:45-12 noon. Call if interested, Mrs. Price 225.753.3855 PART TIME TEACHERS’ AID NEEDED Childcare center near LSU looking for floater M - F 9:0012:30. 225.767-5259. PHOTO HELPER Reliable and talented photo editor/ secretary with great computer and Photoshop skills for interesting diverse work with nature photographer CC Lockwood. Part-time, $7.25 per hour. Send resume to cactusclyd@aol.com PARKVIEW BAPTIST PRESCHOOL Preschool Afternoon Teachers needed 3-6pm flex days. no degree required. Please email your resume to parkviewbps@ gmail.com ASSOCIATED VETERINARY SERVICES Hiring full and part-time technicians, assistants and receptionists for busy small animal veterinary clinic. Experience is welcomed but not necessary. Weekday shifts 6:30 am - 2 pm and 2-9 pm and weekend shifts Saturday 7:30-4 and Sun 12-7pm Please apply in person at 7807 Greenwell Springs Roa 225.928.4417 DELIVERY DRIVER : Deliver inflatable slides & jumps in the Baton Rouge area. Mostly weekend work. Must have truck and/or trailer. $100 to $200 per day. 225.928.0030 AFTER SCHOOL CARE EMPLOYEES River Road Day Care is hiring experienced employees for our after school program. Located in Port Allen, 15 minutes from LSU. M-F 2:30 - 6:00. 225.336.9030 225.336.9030 PHYSICAL THERAPY TECH PART TIME TECH NEEDED FOR LOCAL CLINIC. PLEASE FAX RESUME TO (225)383-5023 OR CALL TO SET UP INTERVIEW (225)383-5021. INTERNSHIP AVAILABLE Looking for an intern to assist with financial & tax related projects. Computer/ General Office Skills/ Strong MS Office & Excel Skills Email resume to: jobs@ advantous.com FITNESS ATTENDANTS - P/T Mornings/ evenings/weekends; health & fitness exp. Conduct fitness assessments, member orientations, etc. Apply in person to: C. B. Pennington, Jr. YMCA, 15550 Old Hammond Hwy., Baton Rouge, LA 70815 (225) 272-9622 ask for Patti. PETZ PLAZA NOW HIRING We are now hiring for PT receptionist and kennel workers. Please stop by our Jefferson location to fill out an application. 8380 Jefferson Hwy. Mon - Fri 7:30am - 6:00pm Sat. 8:00am - 2:00pm 225.302.5926
Classifieds
LEGAL ASSISTANT WANTED We have a position available for a responsible person to work full time. M-F 8:30-4:30 Duties involve answering phone, entering items on computer calendar, copying and filing. 10.00 per hour. reply with resume please to redsticklaw@aol. co 225.752.595 DEMPSEY’S IS HIRING! Servers and togos for both Jefferson and Coursey locations. No experience neccessary, willing to train. Apply in person at 7327 Jefferson Hwy or leave a message with Jamie at 225.229.8686 225.229.8686 THE ROYAL STANDARD - warehouse/ delivery staff needed for local furniture store. Shifts Available from 9:30am-2:30pm on M, W, F and 9:30am-6:30pm on T, Th, Sat and Sun 12-5pm. 2+ weekends per month required. Pre-Employee Background/ Drug Test required. Email trs16016@yahoo.com 225.751.0009 P/T STUDENT WORKER for a Pharmacy 15hrs/ wk min - M-F, Exc Cust Serv Skills, Multi-Tasking, Filing, Answering phones, etc. email resume and references to education. elise@prescription-compounds.com DENTAL OFFICE with friendly staff & doctor needs dental assistant, NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY FT or PT Email resume to resume70806@yahoo.com PLUCKERS WING BAR $9-$15/HR Now Hiring Delivery Drivers. Apply at 4225 Nicholson MACINTOSH PROFESSIONAL NEEDED Baton Rouge’s premier Mac Support agency is looking for an additional technician. All of our work is performed by certified technicians, whose qualifications and expertise meet the standard we’ve set for our business. You could be one of those technicians. Apply online at † http:// contactemployment.com INTERNSHIP Wanted: Poli Sci or International Relations majors to participate in government simulation. Participants will act as the cabinet of a fictional country. 225.910.8861 PT MANAGER START @ $12/HR Smoothie/daiquiri company at LSU & River Center. Friday-Sundays plus 1 weekday. 225.335.4984
EARN EXTRA MONEY Students needed ASAP. Earn up to $150 per day being a Mystery Shopper. No Experience Required. Call 1-888615-5245 RUNNER mornings mid-city 2-3 hrs/day, 1-3 days/week. $9/hr plus mileage. acadian@ Lafastservice.com ►►BARTENDING UP TO NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY. TRAINING AVAILABLE. AGE 18+ OK 1-800-965-6520 ext127 PRESCHOOL TEACHER NEEDED Small learning center near LSU needs part-time afternoon teacher who loves to work with young children. 2:30 - 5:30 M-F; Flexible days. Call 225-7661159 or email resume to cdshighland@gmail. com. SEEKING F/T ASST. MANAGER Local apartment complex is seeking a full time assistant manager. Experience is a major plus but not essential. Duties include collection of rent, leasing, and basic customer service. Email resumes to jfarr@pm-br.com or fax to (225) 924-9893. CAMELOT CLUB DOWNTOWN COOKS - PREP & LINE Daytime and Nightime Private Club Environment Email resumes & inquiries to brady.broussard@camelotclubbr.com NEED RIDE TO AND FROM CAMPUS! Blind student seeks rides Monday; 7:30-10:30 AM, Tuesday and Thursday; 10:30-4:30 PM. $5 each way. e-mail thenry7@lsu.edu or call. 225.644.8006 STUDENTPAYOUTS. COM Paid Survey Takers Needed In Baton Rogue. 100% Free To Join! Click On Surveys.
P/T NANNY Provide childcare for middle school age child afternoons/early evenings. Childcare exp. reqd. $9-$10/ hr 225.803.3372
WALK TO CAMPUS 1Br on 3297 Ivanhoe $425 & 1Br on 3313 Iowa $450 for more info on both apts. call 225-766-0579 or 225-9383999 S. GATES CONDO, EASY WALK, YRD Like new-2bd/2ba, condo, near s.gate, yard/pool $950,733-8306
CONDO FOR SALE at the Gates at Brightside Apt D8...on LSU bus route...3 BR 2 Bath... NEW PAINT AND CARPET... $175,000...if interested, please call 504.347.3277
CALL FOR MOVE IN SPECIAL 2BR. 4119 Burbank Drive between Walk-ons and Izzo’s. 445-0039. www.lsubr.com for pictures and floor plan. 2 BR/ 2 BTH stainless, granite, wood floors. Across from City Park. Gated, pool, work out. $1150 includes h2o, cable, internet & phone. 225.776.9837 TIGER MANOR CONDOMINIUMS. Accepting reservations now for Spring 2011 & Fall 2011!
LSU TIGERLAND 1&2 br, Flat & T/H, W/F, Pool W/S pd, LSU Bus $450 - $595 225.615.8521 225.615.8521 225.615.8521 3BR 2BA CONDO FOR RENT Highlander Condominiums on Highland Rd. $1500/ month 225.978.5424
SUBLEASE THE VENUE Private bedroom/ bath in 3 person unit. Rent, 1/3 utilities. Parents offering bonus to person who qualifies to take over lease January - July. rlenfa1@lsu.edu
FEMALE ROOMATE WANTED Highland Creek Subdv 3br/2ba house $425.00, 1/3 util. kvf117@bellsouth.net 504-458-2516 available now
UNIVERSITY HILLS Walk to LSU. 2BR/2B-BRs have separate bath, entry, carport, driveway, mail slot. Cypress cabinets & beams, new stainless appliances, granite countertops, w/ d, privacy fence. $1,600 mo/$800 dep. 225.324.8993
1BR AVLB $495/ M +UTLT 2BR/2Ba Townhs to share Near LSU on Brightside Lots of room inside house. Looking for someone who is organized and studious sshira3@ lsu.edu
AMAZING CONVERTED LOFT Live in your own unique 1931 converted brick warehouse with loft 5 minutes from campus. Security, 6 ft jacuzzi bath, spiral staircase, modern kitchen, 30 ft ceilings. see at www.loudpop.com/ loft available March 15th 310.880.0828 310.880.0828 WALK TO CAMPUS $695 2br,1ba, house, w/d conns. 869 violet and 2br 1ba, duplex, $525, 3012 wyoming st., w/d conn., mcdaniel props. 225.388.9858 CANTERBURY SQUARE APARTMENTS 1 and 2 Bedrooms $480-$570 NOW LEASING Walk to Campus 3003 River Road 225.343.2466
WALK TO CLASS! 1-2 BR, 1 Bath apartment in charming, remodeled historic building on E. State Street near Dalrymple. W/D, wood floors, granite countertops and new stainless steel appliances. $1050 to $1100/month. Includes water, DirectTV & wireless internet. 225.769.6244 OLD GOODWOOD LANDING 2BD/2BA, Fridge, W/D included. $1,050/month. Has wood & slate flooring with cozy fireplace & vaulted ceilings. In gated community by Whole Foods. 225.281.2320
HIGHLAND ROAD House - 3 br/2ba $1099/ mo. 225.767.2292
apartments.tripod.com
WALK TO CAMPUS 1Br on Ivanhoe $425 & 1Br on Iowa St $450. For more info on both apartments call 225.766.0579
1-2 BR APTS near LSU, $450-$500 per month. Call Wang 225-278-6621 or 225.278.6622
CAMELOT CLUB DOWNTOWN RECEPTIONISTS & SERVERS Private Club environment. Great Members. Email your resume or inquiries. jimmy.ward@camelotclubbr.com SEEKING LICENSED MASSAGE THERA Rigsby Frederick Salon Gallery Spa is seeking a Licensed Massage Therapist. Many benefits offered, including insurance, vacation and a flexible schedule. Two years of experience is preferred. Please contact Sarah Frederick at 225769-7903 or email sarah@rigsbysalon.com. 225.769.7903
Brand new 1, 2, & 3 bedrooms available. Walk to class. Free Breakfast. Fitness Center. 3000 July St. 225-383-0143. www.tigermanor.com
Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2011
TIGER MANOR 2BR / 1BA, w/d included, Gated, Sercurity Cameras, Walk to Class,1050 month 225.622.1909 WALK TO CAMPUS 1Br, 2Br, and Townhomes. Starting as low as $325.00. www.lsuwestchimesplace.com 225.346.4789 TIGER MANOR 2BR. 1Ba. Grd. Flr. W/D Newly Renovated, Gated, Security Cameras 225.622.1909 READY FOR MORE SPACE? 1100 sq-ft 2-br townhouse, $700. Big closets, fenced patio. Reserved parking, video security. Leave the car; walk to class. 757-8175. http://riverroad-
WILL YOU BE... The pudding to my pop? The herp to my derp? The mad scientist to my evil genius? I’m looking for a goofy guy to waltz me into a stupor and swing me into a tizzy. Email at NoTime_ MustDance@yahoo.com Serious people need not apply. MOVIE BUDDY 5’6” black haired brown eyed male student. seeking female movie lover to attend movies with. Must have good sense of humor and enjoy life. If interested: coxman54@ yahoo.com NORMAL GUY LOOKING for a girl who enjoys playing Frisbee Golf and appreciates spending time outdoors. Bonus points for brains. If interested, email lsucetiger@gmail.com LONELY LOVEABLE SWEETIE looking for a hottie with a body, preferably one into wearing cowboy boots, lime green polo hats, lavender shorts, and lsu belts. Must love the boston red sox, and cool storying the shxt out of people. Also, must take vitamins daily. Email me at mmmdontcare1112c@rocketmail.com SEEKING LOVER Atlantian male seeking Amazonian princess. Must enjoy large fish, “playing” with mermaids, and making bubbles. Large lung capacity preferred for the long trips down under. ;) E-mail me: atlantiansRus@hotmail.com DO YOU DIG RAPTORS?! Looking for reptilian humanoid with tiny arms and no spacial awareness. Must like Eve, have World Cup Fever, and be “Bigger” than Jay-z. Please call or txt 225362-0443 if interested. 318.664.4501 SEEKING HILLARY LOOK-ALIKE I love the environment, vegetables, recycling, books, gays, and protesting everything, so pretty much just a normal, run-of-the-mill democrat. If you want to meet up over a nonfat, dairy-free, sugar-free, caffeine-free latte’ and talk about how much we love taxation just send me an email at bdonne3@lsu.edu
The Daily Reveille
Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2011 LOL, from page 1
improvised while others are memorized. LOL uses Apple computers, but Beck said most of the software the group uses does not depend on the computer brand. Beck said Apple computers work best for the group because they cater to people who are not familiar with computers and to people who are computer savvy. “It’s an environment that gives us the best of both worlds,” he said. Beck also said the UNIX core in Apple computers prevents the whole project from crashing if one part of it fails, which would be catastrophic in the middle of a performance.
COALITION, from page 1
Reilly also said the group generally supports allowing the University greater freedom to raise tuition. “As a broad principle, we support tuition flexibility,” he said. “I don’t think we’ll have a stand-alone bill, though. I think you’ll see a bill that works within the LA GRAD Act framework.” That program, passed in the last legislative session, allowed universities to raise tuition by 10 percent independently after meeting certain performance criteria. A “LA GRAD Act 2.0” tops the wish list for University administrators, who say the coalition will definitely be a boom for the campus. “This University finally has the people with the passion for, the commitment for, the resources for and the respect of those who need to
Programs the group uses include Max for audio and video, and Chuck, a lower level of programming language of audio and video, according to Beck. Members of the Laptop Orchestra are currently building their own hemispherical speakers to create better sounds for performances. “They become the instrument’s body to mimic acoustic sounds,” said Jesse Allison, assistant professor of experimental music and digital media and CCT faculty member. Allison said the hemispherical speakers also supercede average speakers because they do not have as much of a disconnect between speakers. They allow sound to travel
page 15
in all directions from the speaker Funding for the organizainstead of in just one direction, mak- tion comes through the Senate for ing it easier for Computation and members to play Technology and a with one another. Center for Digital LOL began Innovation Grant, in spring 2009 as Beck said. a graduate-student Lindsey Hartseminar class foman, experimencused on researchtal music and ing and trying new digital media ideas of laptop graduate student, is programming and the only female in technology that esthe group, but she Jeff Albert calated into what it said although it is experimental music and digital is today, Beck said. a different experimedia graduate student “The class is an ence for her to be experimental lab, and the performing the only woman, it is a part of muensemble is the fruit of those experi- sicianship. ments,” Albert said. “As a musician, you get used to
‘‘
‘Our objective is to create new and different musicians and a different way to be musically virtuosic.’
be influenced, and that is a comfort- coalition is that it needs to be here ing thing,” Chanpermanently to cellor Michael defend and chamThe Flagship Coalition seeks pion the interest of Martin said. Provost and to save the University money the University,” he Executive Vice by eliminating bureaucratic said. Chancellor Jack Still, there are “red tape.” The coalition Hamilton said such signs the group is wants the state to: a coalition is overalready making due. some headway in • Exempt the University from the “We didn’t pushing its agenda have a coalition six state civil service rules with state leadmonths ago. That • Streamline how the University ers. Gov. Bobby is crazy,” he said. procures resources Jindal announced “We had to cre- • Change the University’s retirement his support for ate something that rules the group and its should have been • Give leeway to impose “whatever platform when the there all along.” coalition was unfees it needs to operate” Hamilton said • Provide more freedom to raise veiled last month. the coalition would tuition “We are very not likely see its enhappy with the retire agenda passed sponse we’ve gotin the coming session. ten with the [Jindal] administration,” “The important thing about the Reilly said.
Reilly also said conversations with legislators have been “very productive.” The group represents some of the largest and most influential companies in Baton Rouge and around the state. Reilly’s co-chair is Cajun Industries founder Lane Grigsby. Other members include EATEL President Robert Burgess, Postlethwaite and Netterville’s Jake Netterville and Acadian Ambulance CEO Richard Zuschlag. Reilly said the group is modeled off the “Blueprint Louisiana,” a statewide lobbying organization founded by wealthy businessmen in 2007. Although Jindal didn’t expressly sign off on that campaign, many of their proposals passed the Legislature. Reilly said the Flagship
different things,” she said. Hartman said the computer and electronic fields are currently dominated by men. Beck expressed excitement about the development of technology from his college days. “The level of performance, capability and scale is six levels of magnitude higher,” Beck said.
Watch a video of LOL rehearasing at lsureveille.com Contact Meredith Will at mwill@lsureveille.com Coalition would operate similarly, except for the fact it would focus entirely on the University. “While we don’t act as a traditional PAC where we give money to candidates, we will support research and education so people know what’s at stake here,” he said. Reilly described the coalition as “a group of people with deep ties to LSU who were not satisfied with the way the policy debate was going.” Reilly’s personal ties are a result of his tenure in the state Legislature. “LSU was in my district,” Reilly said. “I worked hand in glove with LSU, so I understand why it’s so important.” Contact Matthew Albright at malbright@lsureveille.com
page 16
The Daily Reveille
Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2011