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Wells, Bordelon sworn into office Andrea Gallo Staff Writer
‘My challenge to you is working together with us to take that bold move, buck the system, do things differently.’ Cody Wells newly inaugurated SG president
Cody Wells and Kathleen Bordelon took their first steps in trying to bring the University “together” Wednesday when they were inaugurated as Student Government president and vice president. Vice Chancellor for Student Life and Enrollment Services Kurt Keppler said the ceremony mirrored the collegiate process, as Wells and Bordelon were going through “orientation” while outgoing SG President J Hudson and Vice President Dani Borel were “graduating” from their SG leadership roles. Wells encouraged all University students and administrators to band together to build character. “My challenge to you is working together with us to take that bold move, buck the system, do things differently,” Wells said. “Think outside of the box — better yet, think as though there is no box. Do things that no one has done before to make this place great because desperate times do call for desperate measures.” Wells and Bordelon both thanked their families and all who contributed to their campaign, and Wells mentioned he is a first-generation college student. “At the end of the day, our team was a family,” Bordelon said. INAUGURATION, see page 6 photos by BENJAMIN OLIVER HICKS / The Daily Reveille
‘When the election was over, we didn’t know to cry because we won or cry because the campaign was over.’ Kathleen Bordelon newly inaugurated SG vice president
GUEST LECTURE
New Orleans area imam addresses Islam misconceptions Seminar highlights Muslims in US Parker Cramer Contributing Writer
The Muslim Student Association attempted to common misconceptions about Islam at a seminar Wednesday in Dodson Auditorium. Omar Suleiman of the Jefferson Muslim Association spoke with a peaceful and informative demeanor on Islam to a crowd of both Muslims and non-Muslims alike. Suleiman is an imam, similar to a priest in the Catholic faith. Suleiman said he was pleased
people came to the symposium to are home.” learn more about his religion. Suleiman gave the audience a “I commend everyone who history of Islam in America. is here today, especially the non“Muslims were here in 1492. Muslims,” SuleiChristopher Coman said. “It says lumbus wrote ... a lot about your he came across the character to want Moors, the Musto know more lims of this land,” about Islam.” Suleiman said. Suleiman, a Columbus New Orleans naalso had two MusOmar Suleiman tive, told a story lim captains on about a time when Jefferson Muslim Association imam both the Niña and his wife was apthe Pinta, he said. proached at Walmart and told she Suleiman also pointed out should go home if she did not want that 7 percent of 9/11 victims were to dress like an American. Muslims. Suleiman retorted that most Muslims would respond with “we ISLAM, see page 6
‘I commend everyone who is here today, especially the non-Muslims.’
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Omar Suleiman, imam of the Jefferson Muslim Association, discusses Islam on Wednesday at the Muslim Student Association seminar in Dodson Auditorium.
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INTERNATIONAL
NATIONAL
STATE/LOCAL
US missiles hit Pakistan despite request to limit deadly attacks
Video of TSA frisking 6-year-old girl sparks anger among parents
Two New Orleans police officers convicted in handyman death
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Two U.S. missile strikes killed six reputed Afghan Taliban fighters in a Pakistani tribal region Wednesday, drawing sharp condemnation from Pakistan’s government just days after it asked Washington to limit such attacks. The U.S. relies heavily on the covert, CIA-run missile program to kill al-Qaida and Taliban fighters in Pakistan’s northwest — a program Pakistan publicly denounces but has secretly helped.
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (AP) — A Kentucky mother said Wednesday that federal airport screeners wouldn’t tell her why they were frisking her 6-year-old daughter, whose treatment was captured on a YouTube video that has sparked outrage. Selena Drexel said her family went through body scanners last month at the New Orleans airport, and her daughter Anna was selected for a pat-down. She asked why but wasn’t given a reason.
Man who killed 12 students in Rio de Janeiro left video of attack plan
Yale student killed Tuesday when school lab machine snags hair
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Two days before Wellington Oliveira walked into his former school and shot 12 students to death, he recorded a video in which he rambled in an emotionless tone about his plans for the attack and said it was part of a fight “against cruel, cowardly people.” The video, obtained by Globo TV, first aired Tuesday night and posted on the station’s website Wednesday, shows a close-up of the young man with his back against a wall in a video he apparently recorded himself.
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) — A Yale University student nearing graduation was killed inside a school chemistry lab when her hair was pulled into a piece of machineshop equipment, school officials said Wednesday. Michele Dufault, a senior majoring in physics and astronomy, died Tuesday night after her hair became caught in a fast-spinning lathe, university President Richard Levin said. Her body was found by other students who had been working in the building, he said.
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A New Orleans police officer was convicted Wednesday of beating a 48-year-old handyman to death, while a fellow officer was found guilty of trying to help his partner cover up the deadly encounter nearly six years ago. A federal jury convicted Officer Melvin Williams of violating Raymond Robair’s constitutional rights by kicking and beating him while he and Officer Matthew Dean Moore patrolled the Treme neighborhood on July 30, 2005. The jury also convicted Williams and Moore of submitting a false report and Moore of lying to the FBI. Captain of towboat involved in Miss. River oil spill sentenced NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The captain of a towboat involved in a major oil spill that closed part of the Mississippi River for nearly a week in 2008 was sentenced Wednesday to three years’ probation for abandoning his vessel and leaving the boat in the hands of an apprentice. Federal prosecutors said Terry Carver abandoned the towboat to go to Illinois for personal reasons, violating Coast Guard rules.
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Third person dies in Bossier City appliance store shooting Tuesday BOSSIER CITY (AP) — A third man shot at a Bossier City appliance store has died. Police spokesman Mark Natale says 66-year-old Harold W. Arnett died Wednesday at LSU Hospital in Shreveport. Arnett and two others were shot inside Bill Norris Appliance Center late Tuesday afternoon. Police say the store’s owner, 77-yearold William C. Norris and 58-yearold Jesse L. Burks, both of Bossier City, were pronounced dead at the scene. Natale says detectives aren’t sure what motivated the killings.
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TRANSPORTATION
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Students bypass Easy Street booths Celeste Ansley Staff Writer
A breach in Easy Streets access near Knapp Hall was reported last week to the Office of Parking, Traffic and Transportation, which will now spend a few hundred dollars resolving the problem. The Knapp Hall zone “C” employee parking lot curb connecting to a visitor lot was reduced to about 3 inches in height because of overlays. The curb was repaired with temporary blocks, which students were crossing, said Gary Graham, director of Parking, Traffic and Transportation. Graham said students would cross the blocks from a visitor lot then drive to the exit gate of the zone “C” parking lot. He said his office is currently awaiting digging permits to place bollards to stop access to the Easy Streets. The bollards will cost “a couple hundred dollars,” Graham said. Graham said the Office should receive the permits this week. Graham said the Faculty
Senate sent him an e-mail saying a professor had seen students crossing the blocks. Graham said students could only gain access across the blocks if no vehicles in the zone “C” lot were parked against the blocks. “I’m getting it secondhand, but I think it would take a truck [to cross the blocks],” he said. Faculty Senate President Kevin Cope said chemistry professor Luigi Marzilli reported to Cope that vehicles crossing the blocks was a frequent occurrence, especially during the evening. It was happening almost daily, Cope said. “If it had been a freeway, the booth attendant would have seen it,” Graham said. Graham said he knew there were a few places students could gain access to Easy Streets but has worked to keep the gates closed in
those areas. Cope said if someone is determined, they will find a way to gain access to Easy Streets. “I suspect there are a few places [to get access] such as up around the Visitor Center,” Cope said. Graham said students who cross into Easy Streets still face tickets and towing. “We patrol everything,” Graham said. Cope said if people use unorthodox driving techniques, they can find ways on to Easy Streets. “Sooner or later they’ll get lucky,” he said. Cope said he also thinks students cross to drop students off then exit the through the gates.
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STUDENT GOVERNMENT
Senate passes legislation to restrict smoking near buildings president this year and said he went door-to-door in apartment complexes after most students left campus Student Government Senate on Election Day. “The only reason why we made passed a resolution to adopt a smoking ban policy to restrict smoking the runoff is because we took the on campus within 75 feet of campus extra step and did those things,” building entrances Wednesday dur- Jones said. “The passion that lies within us shouldn’t ing its final meeting change regardof the semester. less of the time of The bill cited votes.” 466 smoke-free SG Senate colleges and uniconcluded its reguversities across lar organization the United States, session and inductincluding several ed newly elected Southeastern ConLane Pace senators. ference schools — UCFY Senator The new orthe University of Florida, University of Kentucky, ganization session elected former University of Arkansas and Univer- Speaker Pro Tempore Aaron Caffarel as the new Senate speaker. sity of South Carolina. Senate also elected Currently in Louisiana, the LSU Health Sciences Center, Nicholls State University, Our Lady of the Lake College and Louisiana Delta College are tobacco free. Sen. Lane Pace, University Center for Freshman Year, said the resolution combines Faculty Senate’s two resolutions to apply a 75foot rule and to set up a task force to enforce the rule. Pace noted Middleton Library’s current 25-foot smoking rule that is not enforced. “There’s a sign that says ‘Thank you for not smoking’ right above an ashtray,” Pace said. Sen. Brian Baudoin, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, said as an LSU Ambassador, he has to bring tours past the library, and many guests include elderly and children. “It is the policy of Louisiana State University to provide its students, faculty, staff and other members of the University community, including children of all members of the community, with a tobacco, smoke-free environment,” the resolution said. Senate debated and voted down a bill to end campaigning for Student Government elections at 5 p.m. on Election Day, and have the results announced afterward. Senate Speaker Brooksie Bonvillain wrote the bill and said it wouldn’t lead to so much repetitive campaigning. On SG Election Day, campaign time runs from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Bonvillain showed results from the most recent election, which showed around 74 percent of students voted between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. and around 23 percent voted from 4:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Sen. Geri Harding, University Center for Advising and Counseling, said the resolution is “more for the people in Student Government and less for the students.” “[Students] should have as much time as possible to vote,” Harding said. “It’s not fair to cut off five hours of voting that students who ... might be in graduate school, might be working or might just be busy.” Sen. David Jones, Humanities and Social Sciences, ran for SG Catherine Threlkeld Contributing Writer
“There’s a sign that says ‘Thank you for not smoking’ right above an ashtray.”
Humanities and Social Sciences Sen. Abbey Vaughn as speaker pro tempore. Former SG President J Hudson and former Vice President Dani Borel closed out their final day in office by encouraging senators to make a positive impact in their position. Hudson told senators to fix the current problems with the PSIF and ORF funds. “We are wasting students fees by allowing them to sit in student accounts and not be used,” Hudson said. “This is my baby — I’m giving it to y’all. Fix it.”
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FREEDOM OF EXPANSION
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David Caswell, marketing senior, performs at Express Yourself Wednesday night at Herget Hall in anticipation of the National Day of Silence, a day intended to protest the bullying of people who identify themselves as LGBT.
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GOVERNMENT
La. lawmakers hash out congressional compromise The Associated Press (AP) — Louisiana lawmakers completed work on a congressional remap Wednesday, breaking a stalemate in the final hours of a redistricting special session. With the last-minute action in the three-week session, Gov. Bobby Jindal won’t get the delay he requested until next year, but he’ll get a map similar to what he sought. Jindal’s office said the governor will sign the measure. The plan will shrink the state’s U.S. House districts from seven to six because of slow population growth and will preserve five Republican districts and one majority black district. The district represented by GOP Rep. Jeff Landry will be split
CAMPUS CRIME BRIEFS Lights went out after arrest for DWI, driving without headlights A University student was arrested April 7 for driving while intoxicated and driving without headlights. Police patrolling the area of Highland Road and South Stadium Drive April 7 at 2:42 a.m. noticed a vehicle driven by Amanda Meyer, of 1566 Sharlow Drive, weaving down the road with no headlights, said Sgt. Blake Tabor, LSUPD spokesman Police stopped the car, observed “obvious levels of intoxication” and conducted three sobriety tests, which Meyer failed, Tabor said. Meyer later registered a .144 blood alcohol content before being booked into East Baton Rouge Parish Prison. Woman arrested for careless operation, outstanding warrant LSUPD officers arrested a 26-year-old woman unaffiliated with the University, for an outstanding warrant for careless operation. Police patrolling Aster Street on April 4 at 1:35 p.m. stopped Dyma George, 231 Chatsworth St., for driving a motor scooter without a helmet. Upon stopping her, LSUPD learned she had an outstanding warrant from the Baton Rouge Police Department for careless operation, Tabor said. Police arrested George for the warrant and issued her a citation for operating the scooter without a helmet, Tabor said. Student arrested, jailed after DWI, open container, improper lane usage A University student was arrested April 9 for driving while intoxicated, improper lane usage and having an open container in his vehicle. Paul Rushing, 24, 809 Summer Breeze Drive, was also cited for stopping his car in the road and impeding traffic. LSUPD officers patrolling Nicholson Drive at about 2 a.m. observed a car improperly using
apart, and he will be forced to run against Republican Rep. Charles Boustany in a district that most closely resembles Boustany’s current seat, if Landry seeks re-election. Black lawmakers called the map discriminatory against minority voters and were expected to challenge it. The Senate backed the redesign proposal 25-13, and the House voted 63-34 for it. Sen. Mike Walsworth, R-West Monroe, called the map “the most compromise we’ve got. Not everybody is made whole. When we’ve got to go from seven to six, we’ve just got to make some tough decisions.” The Louisiana Legislature was redrawing political boundary lines
to account for population shifts in the last 10 years as reflected in the latest census data. The state is losing a congressman because its population growth didn’t match that of other states. A redesign for the congressional map had bogged down in disputes over partisan politics and regional ties since before the special session began last month. The issue became so contentious that five of the state’s congressmen and Jindal over the weekend urged postponement until 2012. Lawmakers rejected that idea, saying they spent taxpayer dollars for the special session, they are required to redraw the lines and voters should know their congressional district for next year’s elections.
Even supporters of the map said they weren’t necessarily pleased with its design. “I’m willing to go back home and tell the people in my area that I compromised,” said Sen. Ben Nevers, D-Bogalusa, whose area would be split among two congressional districts. Little public argument emerged over which congressmen to combine into one district, with Landry the newest GOP member. The only other freshman member of Congress from Louisiana was Democrat Cedric Richmond of New Orleans, but lawmakers agreed they had to maintain the majority black district represented by Richmond to comply with federal law. The most heated disagreement
was over whether to maintain two north Louisiana-based districts, even as the area continues to lose population. Maintaining those districts to protect Republican incumbents Rodney Alexander of Quitman and John Fleming of Minden forces a carving up of south Louisiana to make the numbers work. Jindal said he would veto any bill that didn’t keep the two northern seats. The map approved by the Senate, based on a design offered by Sen. Neil Riser, R-Columbia, would keep the two northern districts.
the a traffic lane before impeding traffic. Upon stopping, police saw signs of intoxication leading them to administer three sobriety tests , which Rushing failed, Tabor said. Rushing later refused to give a proper breath sample and was booked into East Baton Rouge Parish Prison.
Domino was arrested and taken to the LSUPD office where he registered a .184 BAC. Domino was later booked into East Baton Rouge Parish Prison, Tabor said.
interest was to blame for the incident, Tabor said. Green was later arrested, issued a misdemeanor summons
and released.
Man unaffiliated with the University arrested for driving intoxicated LSUPD officers arrested a 36-year-old man unaffiliated with the University on April 9 for driving while intoxicated and improper lane usage, Tabor said. LSUPD patrolling West Parker and Highland Road observed a vehicle piloted by Raphael Domino, 6001 Linden St., swerving as it traveled down the road. Upon stopping the vehicle, police noticed signs of intoxication. Police then administered three field sobriety tests, which Domino failed, Tabor said.
Women threatens Salsaritas’ employee in Student Union LSU PD officers arrested a Baton Rogue woman for threatening an employee of Salsarita’s at the Student Union. Denisha Green, a 22-yearold unaffiliated with the University, was arrested for simple assault April 7. Police were called to the Student Union around noon after four women were asked to leave the building Tabor said. Police interviewed an unidentified employee of the restaurant who said Green, of 2813 73rd Ave., threatened to harm her. Police determined a common love
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“When the election was over, we didn’t know to cry because we won or cry because the campaign was over.” Bordelon said she and Wells chose 48 “outstanding individuals” to serve on their executive staff. “As for working together, it’s going to take every single person,” Wells said. “As my opponent said in the debate, we need all hands on deck here.” Keppler, Hudson and Borel bestowed their congratulations and advice upon the newly inaugurated officials. Keppler urged Wells and Bordelon to network, listen and “continuously be responsive.” “You’ll find out that listening to the students is probably the single most important thing you’ll do in your term,” he said. Hudson challenged the new administration to be daring while referencing his own administration. “Do those revolutionary things,” he said. “Because not only can you make a difference in Student Government inside the organization, you can make a difference within the campus. You can make
ISLAM, from page 1
“Muslims were hurt on that day, just as all other people were hurt on that day. The last survivor to be pulled out of the ruins of the World Trade Center, William Rodriguez, is a Muslim,” Suleiman said. Suleiman also said Muslims were among the emergency firstresponse teams on 9/11. “We are not just the guys who serve you slurpies at the Circle K and 7-Eleven,” he joked. Suleiman ‘It is often said the group’s ymposium said that swasn’t meant to we fear that evoke sympawhich we do thy, but to show involved not know. how Muslims are in Islam ... the community. Suleiman is similar accused the because it media and polihas provoked ticians of trying to incite a many “culture war” in anxieties.’ America. “Culture Hasnain Mujahid wars create this MSA president false conflict that there is this culture of people that is conflicting with our ideas, our values,” Suleiman said. Suleiman said he feels one reason Muslims are often persecuted is because there are no real political consequences for targeting the Muslim community. “You might as well attack this small group of people to gain political advantage,” he said. The imam preached against people like radical Muslims taking verses from the Quran out of context. “Just because someone is saying he’s doing something in the name of Islam doesn’t mean he’s doing it in the name of Islam,” Suleiman said. Suleiman added when politicians and the media claim America is at war with Islam, it
a difference within the state. You can even gain national attention to make sure that Louisiana continues to put higher education first.” Borel commended Wells and Bordelon’s fire for SG. “It is caring and passionate individuals such as these that make LSU an inspirational place,” she said. Myles Laroux, who took part in Wells and Bordelon’s campaign videos “LSU lil finals week TEASER” and “Dougie In My Snuggie LSU Part 2,” led the crowd gathered at the inauguration in prayer. Wells and Bordelon of “Together LSU” were elected to office after winning 57.4 percent of runoff election votes on March 29, defeating “Defining Our Future” candidates David Jones and Kacey Brister. Wells and Bordelon have 22 initiatives listed on their pushcard, 10 fewer than Hudson and Borel had listed on theirs. Wells and Bordelon plan to differentiate their administration from Hudson and Borel’s in several ways, the most notable being Wells hopes to sit on the LSU System Board of Supervisors. During the SG debates, Wells said his motive for wanting the seat was to
prevent the Board from diverting money that should be sent to the University. Wells has expressed his support for Hudson’s March to the Capitol to fight against budget cuts and has said he and Bordelon will “protect student interest” in terms of budget cuts. Hudson said he is working to finish one of his off-pushcard initiatives even though he is leaving office — the Programming, Support and Initiatives Fund and Organization Relief Fund overseeing committees merger. Wells has fervently expressed his support for such a merger as the chairman of the SG Senate Committee on Finance. Hudson previously said he wanted his administration to “set the bar high for the next administration.” While Hudson and Borel faced the media directly, Wells and Bordelon said they hired a communication director to interact with Student Media.
enables and empowers the radicals and worsens the culture war. “He was quite straightforward on the issues that we face as Muslims on a daily basis, either at school, media level [or] global level,” said Omar Farooq, chemical engineering sophomore. “I think he was pretty much very precise on the elements of the daily controversial thinking that you hear through media, personal literatures.” Shoeb Khan, computer engineering senior, said the MSA has a table in Free Speech Plaza on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. He encouraged people to drop by with any “questions, comments or concerns.” “It is often said that we fear that which we do not know. Islam in this particular way is similar because it has provoked many anxieties in the hearts of many
people,” said Hasnain Mujahid, president of the MSA and petroleum engineering senior. “That is the major reason why we are doing this.”
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University Court Chief Justice Danielle Rushing swears newly elected SG President Cody Wells and Vice President Kathleen Bordelon into office Wednesday afternoon.
Sports
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SOFTBALL
Tigers triumph in extra innings
Young wins game with two-run single Hunter Paniagua Sports Contributor
Former New York Yankee Reggie Jackson earned the nickname “Mr. October” for his clutch hitting in the postseason. LSU junior infielder Anissa Young has earned the nickname “Ms. April” from coach Yvette Girouard for her recent late-inning heroics. Young’s clutch hitting was on display Wednesday as No. 21 ‘Anissa had LSU (26-12) de- a rough day feated McNeese State 4-2 in nine at plate. innings in Lake But she Charles. Young came laced a single through into left field with two outs in the with the top of the ninth, big hit.’ scoring freshman outfielders Jacee Yvette Girouard Blades and Sim- LSU softball coach one Heyward. Young had walk-off home runs in consecutive games against thenNo. 1 Alabama, which helped give LSU its first series sweep of a topranked opponent. “Anissa had a rough day at the plate,” Girouard said. “But she came through with the big hit. Hopefully she can continue that.” The Tigers carried a 2-0 lead
Tigers break four-game losing skid with win against Alcorn SHAINA HUNTSBERRY / The Daily Reveille
LSU junior outfielder Mikie Mahtook dives safely back into first base Wednesday during the Tigers’ 7-1 win against Alcorn State in Alex Box Stadium.
Rowan Kavner Sports Writer
It wasn’t perfect, but the LSU baseball team will take a win any way it can. LSU (22-12) scored seven runs on six hits and took advantage of four Alcorn State (12-20) errors in a 7-1 victory Wednesday night to snap its second four-game losing streak since beginning Southeastern Conference play. “We needed a win bad, however it came,” said junior shortstop Austin Nola. “No matter if it was ugly or it wasn’t, we did our job.” Redshirt freshman pitcher Forrest Garrett started and
surrendered just one hit in three innings in his longest appearance of the season. Garrett, who underwent Tommy John surgery in spring 2010, held McNeese State scoreless during 1 2/3 innings of work March 30 in his only other start this season. “My arm feels great,” Garrett said. “I felt like I could have gone on many more innings after that, but I think Coach [Paul Mainieri] doesn’t want to overdo everything.” LSU scored five runs in five innings against Alcorn State senior pitcher Brent Blaum, who actually lowered his ERA with the performance. ALCORN, see page 19
“We needed a win bad, however it came. No matter if it was ugly ... we did our job.” Austin Nola, LSU junior shortstop
MCNEESE, see page 19
TENNIS
Howlett struggles to adjust to SEC England native started in JUCO Rachel Whittaker Sports Writer
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Junior Olivia Howlett returns a serve Sunday against Kentucky at W.T. “Dub” Robinson Stadium. Howlett has struggled with the transition from junior college to SEC play.
It’s been a tiring and thrilling road for LSU tennis player Olivia Howlett. The junior wasn’t eligible for Division I tennis until January because she was caught up in NCAA rule violations. Howlett graduated from Crispin Secondary School in Somerset, England, when she was 16 years old before spending two years traveling and playing in tournaments abroad.
The NCAA only allows a oneyear grace period after high school for tennis players ‘When I to compete in organized competition watched before they have to her hit, enroll in college. I was so As a result, Howlett enrolled at impressed Hillsborough Comwith her munity College in Tampa, Fla., in because she’s so 2008, where she spent two years on solid.’ the tennis team and was largely unchal- Tony Minnis LSU women’s lenged. She won tennis coach the NJCAA singles national championship in 2010 and the doubles title in the 2009
Intercollegiate Tennis Association National Small College Championships. But now the England native is on a different stage — the Southeastern Conference tennis courts — and it’s been a tough adjustment. Howlett is 3-3 in doubles play and 1-5 in singles since her first LSU match March 25 against Georgia. “The standard wasn’t high at all in junior college,” Howlett said. “There I knew I was going out to win. Here it’s not just going to be handed to you on a plate.” LSU women’s tennis coach Tony Minnis said he knew it would be difficult for Howlett to be thrown HOWLETT, see page 9
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Bulls will edge top-heavy Heat to win the East in six SCHWEHMMING AROUND Andy Schwehm Sports columnist It’s NBA playoff time. Know what that means? NBA ballers on 16 teams will start playing at near 100 percent effort and — wait for it — actually play defense. Oh, how I love NBA playoffs season. I say “season” because this two-month process of crowning a champion is the longest of any professional sport. It’s pretty much a marathon (but I won’t go off on how much I hate how long the NBA playoffs are because that’s a column in itself). Anyway, the matchups in both conferences are now set, but I’m going to start with the Eastern Conference first and deal with the West on Friday. FIRST ROUND The top-seeded Chicago Bulls will take on the Indiana Pacers in the first round. You know, the Pacers that are some eight games under .500 and
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Chicago Bulls’ Luol Deng drives on New York Knicks’ Chauncey Billups on Tuesday during an NBA matchup in New York. The Bulls won, 103-90.
still in the playoffs. But hey, they are fourth in the league in rebounds per game. That’s something. The Bulls win that series in five games and move on to face the Orlando Magic, who will take down the Atlanta Hawks in five games. The other two first-round matchups pit the Miami Heat against the Philadelphia 76ers and the Boston Celtics against the New York Knicks. Miami should have no problem with the 76ers. Four-game sweep. The final series — the third-seeded Celtics versus the
sixth-seeded Knicks — is a little trickier. New York doesn’t have any depth, and Boston has a similar problem. The one thing the Celtics do have on the Knicks is playoff experience — a ton of it. This series will be the best of the opening-round matchups in the Eastern Conference without a doubt. I expect it to go six, but it could very well go to seven games. The Celtics come out on top. CONFERENCE SEMIFINALS The first round was all chalk,
as expected because the East is weak outside of those top four (or five) teams. That means the second round is going to have Chicago versus Orlando and Miami against Boston, two intriguing matchups. Chicago is a hot, young team on the rise looking to bring a wellknown franchise back to prominence. Meanwhile, Orlando is a team that went through numerous personnel shake-ups throughout the season to get where it is now. The Bulls took three of four from the Magic this season, including a 102-99 victory in Orlando on Sunday. If Orlando can’t keep Derrick Rose in check, which I don’t think it can, then Chicago is going to win this series. The Bulls are the No. 2 defensive team in the league, allowing less than 92 points per game, so they will shut down Orlando’s big man, Dwight Howard. I’ll take the Bulls in six. The other series is even harder to pick. Before the season, I picked the Celtics to advance to the NBA Finals. I want to stick with that pick, but I just can’t. They don’t have the big body of Kendrick Perkins
anymore. Sure, their veterans know what to do and how to win. But it’s going to be hard to replace Perkins when it comes to crunch time. Boston took its first three games against the Heat this season, but Sunday the Heat had payback with a 100-77 thrashing of the Celtics. The Celtics are also limping into the playoffs with a 5-5 record in their last 10 games. It pains me to say it, but Miami wins the series in seven games. CONFERENCE FINALS Now I have chalk once again. The No. 1 seed Bulls will face No. 2 Miami. Chicago beat Miami all three times they met this season. I don’t like the Heat that much, and I don’t think they have the bench, big men or defense to win this series. The Bulls win the East in six. Andy Schwehm is a 21-year-old English and psychology senior from New Orleans. Follow him on Twitter @TDR_ASchwehm. Contact Andy Schwehm at aschwehm@lsureveille.com
RECRUITING
Breaux Bridge duo Dural, Louis commit to LSU together Mark Clements Sports Contributor
Every young athlete fantasizes about playing collegiate and professional sports with his best friend. For Breaux Bridge seniors Travin Dural and Lamar Louis, that dream is becoming a reality. Dural and Louis both received offers from LSU two weeks ago and didn’t need much time to make a decision, committing to the Tigers days later on April 5. Dural and Louis also said they plan to finish high school in December and transition to campus next spring. “We always talked about both of us playing for LSU, and I guess we never really thought it would come to fruition,” said Louis, who is being recruited as an athlete. “When we got the opportunity to actually make it a reality, we jumped to it and we really wanted to do it.” As Louisiana natives, the duo said it was an easy decision once the offer came. “I’ve been an LSU fan all my life,” said Dural, a 6-foot-2-inch, 180-pound wide receiver. “We clowned about it, but never thought it would be serious. [LSU] is where I
really wanted to be, and that’s where I really want to play. And it’s close to home, so that helped.” The two grew up playing pee wee baseball and football together in Breaux Bridge. They grew closer throughout the years, making the double announcement special for both families. “It was an awesome feeling. Our families are so happy,” said Dural’s mother, Tameka. “I feel for Lamar how I feel for my own son. Words can’t even explain how I feel.” Louis said the feeling was mutual in his household. “It’s going to be exciting for them,” said Louis’ mother, Redell. “It’s going to be nice for him to have a friend and someone from the same hometown, somebody who’s close to him and somebody he grew up with. It means a lot.” For Louis, the commitment is a happy ending to a rough recruiting season. The summer before his junior season Louis suffered a knee injury, which severely limited his offseason work. Louis was then expelled from Breaux Bridge High in accordance with the school’s zero-tolerance policy for having an unloaded gun in his truck.
After a tedious process of waiver requests, Louis transferred to Teurlings Catholic High School. He eventually accepted an offer that would grant his re-eligibility at Breaux Bridge after a six-week stay at an alternative school. “I’m happy that it’s all behind me, and I’m happy that I can play football again,” said the 6-foot, 215-pounder. “I need to focus on my senior season and get ready for LSU.” The pair marks the eighth and ninth commitments LSU coach Les Miles has received for the 2012 class. And while neither is listed in the Rivals.com Top 250 watch list, Rivals recruiting analyst Mike Scarborough had good things to say about both future Tigers. “You can tell that [Dural] can be a very physical wide receiver once he matures and is able to get into a strength and conditioning program and learns to eat right,” Scarborough said. “From what we saw with [Louis], he looks like he had a lot of potential. He’s gone to the combines and tested very well, and you can’t deny his size.” Dural joins highly touted Pompano Beach, Fla., native Avery
Johnson as the second receiver in the class. Louis said Miles offered him a spot at both running back and linebacker at LSU, but the young, talentladen Tiger backfield is causing him to lean the other direction. Derek Ponamsky, recruiting analyst and publisher of BayouBengalsInsider.com, agreed Louis’ future is on defense, but he didn’t rule out other possibilities. “He was honestly recruited as
an athlete,” Ponamsky said. “When you watch the film and you see him play linebacker, he’s a guy that can move very well. He has potential to be a physical back and possibly a fullback if they need him, and they’re going to keep the door open for him.”
Contact Mark Clements at mclements@lsureveille.com
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LSU-Oregon opening game to be televised on ABC Staff Reports One of the 2011 non-conference football games season will air on national television. LSU’s opening game against Oregon will be televised on ABC at 7 p.m., the network announced Wednesday. Both teams are in the top five of many experts’ preseason polls. CBS Sports has LSU No. 1 and Oregon No. 3. ESPN tabs the Ducks No. 3 and LSU No. 4, while Sports Illustrated has Oregon No. 2 and the Tigers No. 3.
The game, held at Cowboys Stadium in Dallas, will be the first meeting of the two schools since 1977. LSU won that game, 56-17, in Tiger Stadium. The Ducks finished 2010 as runner-up after losing the national title game to Auburn, 22-19. LSU finished the season at 11-2 after trouncing Texas A&M 41-24 in the Cotton Bowl. TRACK TEAMS MAINTAIN RANKINGS After a solid outing at the Texas Relays this past weekend, the
until we took her to the local tennis club,” he said. “We wanted to into the fire near the end of the get her grounded in sport and in season, but he decided to give life.” Paul and his wife, Susan, had her a chance in March. The Lady Tigers have just one more regu- never been to the U.S. before they lar season match Saturday at Ar- visited Olivia in Orlando, Fla., kansas before after she started at Hillsborough. ‘The Paul said disparities between the SEC and standard NCAA tourna- England and the U.S. were evident when they arrived in Florida. wasn’t high ments. biggest difference was “When I at all in watched her the “The highways, which you don’t junior hit, I was so see here at all,” he said. Olivia said one thing she college. I impressed with her because loves about LSU’s campus beknew I was she’s so solid,” sides her new teammates is how going out Minnis said. “I compact it is. “I don’t have a car, so I like to win.’ didn’t realize she would be how I can just walk everywhere,” Olivia Howlett ineligible. The she said. “I don’t think my parLSU junior rule she falls ents will come to Baton Rouge, tennis player under is a rule though. There’s not much to see.” Howlett has played all her that really wasn’t meant for her. We used to have a problem with singles matches at the No. 2 posiolder foreign kids who would tion, and her first win came April delay their high school gradua- 1 against Auburn’s Caroline Thornton, 2-6, tion until they 6-1, 6-4. were 20 or 21 Howlett and then come to OLIVIA HOWLETT: started playing college, so a rule doubles with was incorporat- • Age: 20 junior Whitney ed to stop that.” • Birthplace: Taunton, England Wolf at the No. Howlett said • Family: parents Paul and Susan, brother Will, 15 1 slot and is now she first picked on a two-match up a tennis • Junior College: Hillsborough winning streak racket when she Community College (Tampa, Fla.) was 10 years old • Notable accomplishments: (2010) with freshman with her father, NJCCA singles national champion, Ariel Morton on courts 2 and 3. Paul, who is an ITA Player of the Year. (2009) ITA Olivia’s faavid golfer. National Small Colleges ther said elimiPaul said in Championships doubles champion nating self-doubt a phone interis key to success view from Engat LSU. land that Olivia “She was perhaps a level had a knack for tennis early on. “She really hadn’t hit a ball above most of the girls she came
HOWLETT, from page 7
LSU track and field teams didn’t budge in the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association Top 25. The Lady Tigers sat at No. 2, and the Tigers remained at No. 5. Texas A&M claimed the top spot in the women’s polls and No. 2 in the men’s poll. Florida stayed No. 1 in the men’s poll. The Southeastern Conference is well represented — in the women’s poll, Arkansas sits at No. 8, Auburn is No. 11, Tennessee ranks No. 13 and Georgia sits at No. 19. On the men’s side, Mississippi across at Hillsborough,” Paul said. “With LSU she can’t make up her mind too early that [her opponent] might be better.” Off the court, Morton said Olivia practically lives at West Campus Apartments with her. She said they mesh as more than just a doubles team even though Olivia is still relatively new. “We both don’t have cars, so we’ve made some adventures to Walmart,” Morton said. “She’s funny and confident. ... She’s already one of my best friends.” Follow Rachel Whittaker on Twitter @TDR_Whittaker
Contact Rachel Whittaker at rwhittaker@lsureveille.com
State is No. 6, Arkansas rates No. 12, Auburn sits at No. 18, Georgia is No. 21, South Carolina checks in at No. 22 and Alabama rounds out
the poll at No. 25. Contact The Daily Reveille’s sports staff at sports@lsureveille.com
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TELEVISION
New reality TV series seeking football fans Taylor Balkom Entertainment Writer
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A group collaborates to answer trivia questions Tuesday night at Walk-On’s Bar and Bistreaux.
Best Guess
Local eateries entice students with weekly trivia nights Andrew Price Entertainment Writer
Nearly every night of the week at various bars and restaurants around Baton Rouge, patrons gather to rack their brains and answer questions on subjects ranging from “Anchorman” to moustaches. Trivia nights have become hugely popular with students and non-students alike, and eateries like Walk-On’s, Mellow Mushroom, The Chimes and The Londoner are all cashing in on the trend.
Most trivia events allow patrons to form teams with unique names and compete for prizes usually consisting of gift certificates and alcohol. Trivia nights appeal to students because they add a fun, competitive element to the typical night out. Cody Leake, communication studies senior, has been hosting trivia night every Tuesday at Walk-On’s for nearly two years. “It’s fun and a really good experience,” TRIVIA, see page 14
Trivia Night Question: Where and when
are some trivia nights in BR?
Answers:
Walk-On’s, Tuesdays, 9-11 p.m. Mellow, Wednesdays, 8-10
Schlittz & Giggles, Thursdays, 9-11
The Londoner, Thursdays, 10-12 The Chimes, Mondays, 10-1
Brewbachers, Tuesdays, 7:30-9
LSU football fans now have the chance to embarrass rivals in a completely new way — a reality television show focusing on the ‘This is your biggest, loudest chance to and most passionate college settle the football fans in argument the South. Crazy Legs once and Productions, an for all. Atlanta-based Don’t let company, is looking to cast Alabama, a group of stu- Florida or dents from a Georgia Southern university for its beat you.’ new TV show, Tom Cappello “Saturday Night executive producer, Lights,” accord- “Saturday Night Lights” ing to Tom Cappello, executive producer. “Plain and simple, we love Southern football,” Cappello said in an e-mail. “The world needs to see inside the passion of Southern college football fans.” Cappello acknowledged sports networks have featured Southern football in the past, but “no one has seen the season through the eyes of the fans.” “This is its own subculture and institution,” Cappello said. “As lovers of the game and a Southernbased production company, we want to bring this world to life.” FOOTBALL, see page 15
MUSIC
Baton Rouge band releases debut album at Roux House Startisan hopes to throw ‘big party’ Cathryn Core Entertainment Writer
Baton Rouge, it’s time to get your party on. Startisan, an up-and-coming Baton Rouge-based alternative rock band, is a group of seasoned musicians who have risen out of the ashes of former long-time bands from all over the country. From New York to Los Angeles and the space between, the five have come together as a united front ready to take over the local music scene. The band is holding its first
CD release party Friday night at hugely influenced by the college the Roux House for its debut al- scene, Hogan said. bum, “Decade Array Vol. 1,” with “I grew up in New York, and guest players the reason I play Adam Dale and music now is beBlack Magnolia. cause I fell in love Mike Hogan, with what was singer and guitarhappening with ist for Startisan, college bands and said the band’s the college circuit main concern is in the early ’90s,” throwing an epic he said. “That was party and hanging a huge inspiration Mike Hogan with the fans. on us and definite“We’re just ly influenced the Startisan singer, guitarist doing a big party songs I write and here [at Roux House on] Friday we play, so in some way, what we night,” he said. “This album has do will resonate deeply with colbeen a year in the making, so it’s a lege students.” big thing for us.” New music has always been STARTISAN, see page 14
‘[Baton Rouge] is a great place. There are a lot of people eager and willing to find new music.’
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Startisan guitarist Derek DeBlieux practices Tuesday at The Roux House. The band’s CD release party for “Decade Array Vol. 1” is Friday at The Roux House.
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THE LYONS ROAR
makes it fun.” The band is familiar with both large and small crowds, with major festivals like Voodoo Experience and The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival under Christian Grimaldo its belt, along with its usual MonEntertainment Writer day-night shows at Maple Leaf In the past 10 years, Papa Bar in New Orleans. Gros said Maple Leaf Bar is Grows Funk has taken its New Orleans jam-band sound all his favorite venue to play, and Jaaround the world, including pan is his favorite foreign counJapan, France, Germany and try to play in because of the audience’s energy. Prague. “A lot of people don’t even The band will perform for Baton Rouge with a show at the speak English, and they’re signing along,” Gros said. “How do Blind Tiger on Friday. This will be the first time they even know about our muPapa Grows Funk will play at sic?” Experiences the Blind Tiger. touring around The performance the world have starts at 10:30 led to interesting p.m. stories. After starting “The audiin different bands, ence didn’t clap the five members after our first met through the few songs, and active New Orwe were playing leans music scene John “Papa” Gros and began a jam Papa Grows Funk lead vocalist pretty well,” Gros said describing a session. After a show in France. night of drunken deliberation on band names be- “We were concerned until the fore their first show, Papa Grows end of the set, and the audience Funk was born, said lead vocalist burst into a standing ovation. We ended up playing three encores. John “Papa” Gros. “It’s been a while since They didn’t clap out of respect we’ve played so close to campus, for the music.” Throughout the band’s 10 so we’re excited,” Gros said. Papa Grows Funk is no years of existence, it has played stranger to Baton Rouge, having alongside major influences The played multiple shows at Chel- Meters and Art Neville. Gros sea’s Cafe. Two members gradu- said it’s “one of the coolest parts ated from local high schools — of being a musician.” Gros said the biggest chalGros from Catholic High and bassist Marc Pero from Univer- lenge over the years has been keeping the band together. sity High. “Starting was easy. Keeping “It’s always great to be in it together after [about] 11 years Baton Rouge,” Gros said. Papa Grows Funk takes a is the hard part,” Gros said. The band plans to put out a unique approach to playing live, having neither rehearsals nor a fifth album this summer, which will be produced in part by memsetlist. “When writing an album, bers of Better Than Ezra, which you are composing music. When the group is very excited about, playing live, you are decompos- Gros said. ing,” Gros said. “We play for ourselves, and that’s great, but Contact Christian Grimaldo at when we do it in a different club for a different crowd, that’s what cgrimaldo@lsureveille.com
The charm, charisma and conspiracy conceived as Camelot met power, politics and pillbox hats in the eight part mini series “The Kennedys” on ReelzChannel. The characters’ resemblance to the ’60s unofficial royal family hit the mark. Katie Holmes’ vintage couture reminded viewers why Jacqueline Kennedy remains a fashion icon today. Greg Kinnear bared the likings of dashing Boston playboy John F. Kennedy. Barry Pepper, along with a prosthetic nose, met the visual requirements of little brother Bobby, and Tom Wilkinson, forever Gen. Lord Charles Cornwallis from “The Patriot,” fit the large shoes of domineering Joe Kennedy Sr. History junkies like myself fell in the love with this JEANNE LYONS television fable Entertainment of America’s Writer most beloved political family — with my television on mute. Even with a star-studded cast suited in vintage apparel similarly seen on “Mad Men,” the writing lacked the eloquence of Don Draper and resembled a period-piece soap opera lacking reality, depth and insight into one of the most infamous families in American history. But who’s to blame for the series cancellation by The History Channel, who produced “The Kennedys” for $25 million? Possible culprits include executive producer Joel Surnow, History Channel’s in-house historian Steve Gillon or the public opposition of the accuracy of the series from Caroline Kennedy and Maria Shriver. Without pointing cigarettes or spilling whiskey sours, the blame surrounding the series’ critical failure doesn’t belong to any individual but rather to hindsight. Numerous accounts of America’s Camelot occupy shelves in bookstores and Blockbuster, making it difficult to depict the young characters truthfully without reflection on their adult roles in history. “The Kennedys” showed an over-dramatic young Jack
Thursday, April 14, 2011
New Orleans band to ‘The Kennedys’ fails enthusiasts play at Blind Tiger Papa Grows Funk returns to BR
‘It’s been a while since we’ve played so close to campus, so we’re excited.’
photo courtesy of THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Greg Kinnear portrays John F. Kennedy in a scene from the eight-part mini series, “The Kennedys,” which premiered Sunday, April 3 on the ReelzChannel network.
dropping at least three future philandering president hints in his teenage years, Jackie as an overthe-top debutante and Bobby with daddy issues trying to outdo his older siblings. The characters were over-dramatized with too many sappy violins strumming in the background. The fact that few people watch or receive ReelzChannel was another problem for the series. When I asked history professors on campus their opinions on the series, they all heard about the show, but none had seen it. The series delivered for the channel, with 1.9 million total viewers, according to the
Nielsen Company. But the biggest success of the series is that audiences acknowledged ReelzChannel’s existence. Shameless promotion by the channel ensured a successful premiere April 3, but history and film critics’ relentless criticism on the series’ shortcomings showed how “The Kennedys” crossed the boundary between creative license and certified fact, falling far from the charm and civility of Camelot.
Contact Jeanne Lyons at jlyons@lsureveille.com
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SEX
Study: More teenagers get sexual education from porn LSU students learn from peers, videos Kittu Pannu Entertainment Writer
Pornography accounts for the majority of many teens’ sex education, according to recent studies. The studies, conducted by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention and entitled “A National Strategy to Improve Sexual Health” and “National Survey of Sexual Health and Behavior,” were both released in 2010. They show that teenagers, ages 13 to 19, get their sex education and advice from unusual sources like pornography. According to the studies, only 60 percent of teenagers have received some sort of sexual health education, and 68 percent of teens never speak to their parents about birth control. Even “sexting,” or text messages that contain inappropriate content, is on the rise with teens at 10 percent. Dana Berkowitz, assistant professor in sociology and women’s and gender studies, believes being surrounded by sexual messages plays a part in teenage fascination with porn. “It’s everywhere. We are literally inundated with sexual messages, not just from porn but in media,” Berkowitz said. “We live in a country that doesn’t really like to talk about sex. Porn is one of the few avenues that teenagers ... can [use to] get information about sex.” Porn may be successful as a
teaching method, but teens are not about “different types of sexuality, exposed to an accurate portrayal not just heterosexuality, different of sex via porn, Berkowitz said. types of intimacy. ... [Create] an “The majority of pornogra- open, safe space for kids to talk phy these teens are getting their about this.” hands on is probably not the very There is no one best sex insmall, empowering, critical sort formation source, Berkowitz said. of pornography,” Berkowitz said. “Some people can talk to “They are not getting the most their parents, but not everyone has honest approach on sex. It leaves parents that want to view them as out the messiness of it, the awk- active sexual beings,” Berkowitz wardness.” said. “Some people have teachSome of the messages teens ers, friends. Typically the media, receive through pornography can i.e. pornography, is not the best be damaging to their sexual edu- place.” cation, Berkowitz said. Audrey Robert, international Jamaal studies sophomore, Robinson, psysaid she learned chology sophoabout sex from her more, agrees peers and health that porn can classes. create false ex“All my friends pectations. He knew a lot more said porn can about it than I did, foster “false so it was just a lot of Dana Berkowitz stereotypes gossip and girl talk,” [and] images” assistant professor, sociology and Robert said. women’s and gender studies Health class vidand may creeos moved Austin ate confusing views on “how you’re supposed Damiens, mechanical engineering freshman, to ask his parents for to interact with each other.” Pornography may confuse more information. “We had this dumb video to men, but it could also increase confidence among women, watch, but it started out the education,” Damiens said. “I could ask Berkowitz said. “It can also create these new my parents. They were cool about social spaces for women to be it.” Those who are approached for comfortable in their sexuality,” sex information should be “willBerkowitz said. Sexual health representatives ing to treat the subject honestly can combat pornographic influ- and openly and not demonize it ence by introducing sex to teens at and not theologize,” Berkowitz young ages, Berkowitz said. said. “[Talk] about ... desire, sexual “We are a puritanical socipleasure, the awkwardness — not ety,” Berkowitz said. “One of just about how you’re going to my students told me [her Euroget pregnant,” Berkowitz said. pean high school health teacher] She advises guardians to converse brought in vibrators to show them
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‘If we can talk about [sex] honestly in schools, I don’t see the harm.’
HOW DO STUDENTS GET THEIR INFORMATION ABOUT SEX? ‘Through the grapevine, from my friends.’ Trebrisa Thomas kinesiology freshman
Austin Damiens
mechanical engineering freshman
‘We had this dumb video to watch [in school]. ... I could ask my parents.’
Audrey Robert international studies sophomore
‘All my friends knew a lot more. ... It was just a lot of gossip and girl talk.’
about female sexual pleasure. It’s a little more than we do.” Berkowitz said honesty in sex education will not harm students. “I don’t think introducing sex education at a young age will make kids want to have sex,” Berkowitz said. “Kids are
introduced to these images before they are 10. If we can talk about it honestly in schools, I don’t see the harm.” Contact Kittu Pannu at kpannu@lsureveille.com
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Drummer Buck Langston said Startisan’s sound is versatile. “We don’t have an extremely specific target market like a lot of bands do today,” he said. “I think we can appeal to more of an entire group of people.” Hogan said the band “casts a wider net” because it has a feelgood sound. “We do a lot of acoustic rock, and we do some jamming, but we’re not screaming,” he said. “We’re not overtly offensive, and it’s not like [there is] a whole lot of swearing in our songs. It’s music that a lot of people can relate to regardless of their demographic.” Though he has lived in musical hot spots on both coasts, Hogan said he came to Baton Rouge because it has great potential to be receptive to original music and is “a great launch pad for a band.” “This is a great place,” he said. “There are a lot of people eager and willing to find new music and a lot of venues that cater to local, original music.” Startisan is mixing things up and throwing down at its CD
TRIVIA, from page 11
Leake said. Trivia at Walk-On’s consists of two rounds of 10 questions with a short break in between. Teams can range from single players to 20 people competing for various prizes. “First place gets a $100 gift card, second place gets a $50 dollar gift card and third place gets a $25 gift card,” Leake said. “Normally, we’ll throw in free pitchers of beer for fourth and fifth place just to get more winners in there and get more people involved.” Leake and his trivia partner, Abby Theriot, choose both the themes and questions for trivia, and they often choose themes like “Name That Tune,” which will be next week’s theme at Walk-On’s. Leake said his favorite theme of all time has been “The Sandlot” trivia. “I couldn’t even tell you how many times I’ve watched that movie,” Leake said. “Oldschool Nickelodeon is fun. We’ve also done Lil Wayne trivia, and if you’ve got a five-man team, there’s going to be somebody at that table who enjoys Lil Wayne’s music.” Leake said the number of teams participating is consistently strong, though they notice a significant drop in participants when exam time rolls around. “The number of players has consistently grown,” Leake said. “Sometimes we’ll have 40 teams, and sometimes we’ll have 15. [Tuesday] night we had over 20, which is a pretty good squad. In fact there was one team with about 20 people that actually ended up winning.” Down the street at Mellow Mushroom, another weekly trivia night goes down every Wednesday. Similar in setup to WalkOn’s, patrons are encouraged to form teams, and the competition consists of eight rounds of three questions.
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Startisan singer and guitarist Mike Hogan practices Tuesday at The Roux House. The band’s CD release party for “Decade Array Vol. 1” is Friday at The Roux House.
release party in a less traditional way, Langston said. “We’re playing in the middle,” he said. “We want it to be our party,
so we’re playing and getting our thing done, then going out into the crowd and hanging out with everyone.”
At Mellow, prizes are awarded to first, second and third place. Free pitchers are awarded to teams with the most creative names, and “penalty shots” are given to teams whose names aren’t up to par. Amanda Altazan, Mellow Mushroom manager, said the themes and questions for trivia are chosen by the host, but input is often given from both the Mellow staff and the crowd. Altazan said first prize at Mellow’s trivia is a $35 Mellow Mushroom gift certificate, second place receives a $20 gift certificate and third place receives a $10 gift certificate. Altazan said each team is also entered into a random drawing to win free pitchers of beer. Team names are left to the teams themselves to create, and originality is encouraged across the board. Altazan said the team names are often both off-color and humorous. Leake said some of the more memorable names he has seen include “Touched by an Uncle” and “The closest Gary Coleman ever came to six feet was death.” “Every week we get a new team name, but I really liked ‘It’s not rape if you yell “Surprise!”’”
Leake said. “It’s like, ‘Wow, somebody really just walked that line.” Christopher Billiot, sociology sophomore, said he enjoys going to trivia night with his roommates each week. “I like the fact that if you win, your food and drinks for the night are paid for,” Billiot said. Hunter Hall, communication studies senior, said he enjoys participating in trivia nights at WalkOn’s as a way to pregame before going out. “You see a lot of the same people there week in and week out,” Hall said. “Some people are really competitive about it, but I just enjoy playing before heading out to the bar.” Ryan Waguespack, agricultural business senior, plays trivia at Walk-On’s frequently with his team, the “Three Finger Combo.” “They do a good job getting everybody involved,” Waguespack said. “I think everybody enjoys it. It’s more of a college crowd, so as long as you keep an open mind about the team names, you’re going to have fun.” Contact Andrew Price at aprice@lsureveille.com
Thursday, April 14, 2011 Langston said the other musicians to be featured Friday night are out-of-this-world. “Adam Dale from The American Tragedy, he’s opening with an acoustic set,” he said. “He’s a fantastic singer-songwriter from Shreveport, and then we have a band from New Orleans, Black Magnolia, that’s going come and play some of their tunes after us.” Guitarist Derek DeBlieux said everyone in the band was once a part of another now broken-up band. “We wanted to keep doing this. So we jumped together, and we’re kind of just getting started,” he said. “We were struggling to put this band together and find the right guys to do this, and it really is the right guys.” Jon Scholl, Startisan’s keyboardist, said finding “the right guys” was a really big deal for the band. “Big bands dissipate or crumble eventually because one or two guys are into it, and there are a couple of guys who don’t care so much,” he said.
Startisan is a group of guys who all want to make music a profession, Scholl said. Bassist Chris Jones said Startisan is the most mature group of musicians he has ever played with. “We know what we want, and we’re not just screwing around,” he said. “We practice like we have a purpose. We want to spread the music, get the word out about this band, and we’re all working toward the same thing.” Hogan said the album is a culmination of the hardships each member of the band has experienced as a struggling musician. “This thing represents what all of us have been trying to do for the last 10 years,” he said. “Its release is a celebration of all the trials and tribulations that we’ve made it through to get to this point, and we can finally share it with people and have something that we’re proud of.”
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“The Kennedys”
FOOTBALL, from page 11 ReelzChannel
“The Kennedys” chronicles the lives of the unofficial royal family of the ’60s, starring Greg Kinnear as John F. Kennedy, Katie Holmes as Jacqueline Kennedy and Barry Pepper as Robert Kennedy. Directed by Jon Cassar, the all-star Camelot cast displayed the luster of the historical family with vintage costume choices and historically appropriate settings. However, The History Channel canceled the controversial series for lacking historical accuracy. ReelzChannel picked up the orphan show and attempted to make the discarded miniseries an acclaimed hit but failed to connect the charisma of Camelot to audiences.
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JEANNE LYONS
Movits!, “Out of My Head”
SlimStyle Records
Swedish jazz-fusion hip-hop group Movits! has proved that sometimes the more influences a group has the better. The marriage of old-school swing and infectious hip-hop combined with killer flows makes “Out of My Head” one of the strangest and most wonderful albums of 2011. The three-piece group consisting of two brothers (a DJ and an emcee) and a saxophone player perform the entire album in Swedish, and it’s hard to imagine a sound that shouldn’t work more than theirs. Somehow the end result is both infectious and fantastic.
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ANDREW PRICE
Jessie J, “Who You Are”
Universal Republic
Jessie J packs attitude into her debut, “Who You Are.” Sprinkled with the flair of P!nk and Joss Stone, the lyrics empower listeners to find their self-worth from within, with songs like “Price Tag” and “Who’s Laughing Now.” Standout tracks include “Do It Like a Dude,” where J talks about relationships from a male perspective, and “Abracadabra,” an ode to J’s lover. While there are some great songs on the album, it is weighed down by filler. Here’s to hoping J’s next album will have more appeal and less fluff.
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KITTU PANNU
“Arthur”
Warner Bros.
“Arthur,” starring Russell Brand, is a remake of a 1981 romantic comedy as only a comedy — much to the audience’s dismay. Brand is funny as Aldous Snow from “Forgetting Sarah Marshall” and “Get Him to the Greek,” but he just can’t quite cut it as the lead in “Arthur.” The comedy comes off as cheesy and childish, and the plot is mostly lost in silly antics. The movie is funny, but the cheap laughs only last so long. “Arthur” isn’t a bad movie — it’s just not a good movie. Save the ticket price, and watch it on Netflix.
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CHRISTIAN GRIMALDO
“Hanna”
Sony Pictures Entertainment
With an interesting story, superb acting and a stellar soundtrack, “Hanna” is one of the best movies released this year. Saoirse Ronan perfectly portrays Hanna, a girl who has lived in isolation for most of her life. The story is Bourne Trilogy-esque, with Hanna constantly running from enemies and kicking ass along the way. Unfortunately, the film glosses over some huge aspects of the plot and leaves the viewer wanting more backstory. Overall, however, this is a solid action movie that is well worth the ticket price.
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TAYLOR BALKOM
Bell X1, “Bloodless Coup”
Yep Roc Records
Bell X1’s new release, “Bloodless Coup,” is delicious. It’s soft and has a healthy electronic vibe that will keep listeners in a comfortable, dream-like state with the occasional moment to break into dance. Songs like “Amsterdam Says,” “The Trailing Skirts of Love” and “74 Swans” have a woozy, feel-good vibe that really kills. Not to say “Bloodless Coup” is perfect, but it’s definitely built to please, and at times, the sound is just beautiful. If anything, Bell X1 can put together a nice melody without overdoing it.
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CATHRYN CORE
EDITOR’S PICK: Foo Fighters, “Wasting Light” RCA
The Foo Fighters’ seventh studio album, “Wasting Light,” makes listeners nostalgic for the plaid and grunge rock of the ’90s. The album is a return to basics — it was recorded entirely in lead singer Dave Grohl’s garage with no computers or modern software. The result is one of the Fighters’ strongest efforts, one that takes the listener on a rollercoaster of energetic rock. Standout songs include “Arlandria” and “Back and Forth.”
GRACE MONTGOMERY
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Students are encouraged to send videos and pictures of themselves and friends showing team spirit. Cappello doesn’t want students to hold back. “We want to see your passion,” Cappello said. “There is a lot of competition out there. Any SEC or ACC school would say they have the best fans; this is your chance to prove it.” Cappello described the show as “‘Real World’ meets ‘Friday Night Lights’ with a little ‘Jersey Shore’ humor thrown in.” The show plans to follow fans throughout the season. “From the start of practice to the culmination of bowl season, we want to follow a group of die-hard student fans to every event,” Cappello said. “Capture the emotion of
page 15 every win and loss.” communication freshman, loves the Cappello also wants to know idea of a show about Southern footwhat the students’ lives are like out- ball fans. side of football. “That sounds like a blast,” WinThe show is scheduled to begin tz said. “It seems like a cool idea for filming at the start a show.” of the 2011 football ppello ‘The world needs to urgedC astudents season and air at to the end of 2011 and see inside the passion submit their work beginning of 2012, of Southern college toNightthe “Saturday Cappello said. Lights” “We are in disFacebook page football fans.’ cussions with a maor visit the Crazy Tom Cappello jor cable network,” Legs Productions Cappello said. website. executive producer, “They want to see “This is your “Saturday Night Lights” video of our cast, so chance to settle the we are compiling the craziest, most argument once and for all,” Cappello passionate fans we can find until we said. “Don’t let Alabama, Florida or find the right mix.” Georgia beat you.” Some students are fired up about the possibility of a show foContact Taylor Balkom at cused on LSU football. tbalkom@lsureveille.com Adrian Wintz, mass
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Baton Rouge needs development Louisiana State University — the quintessential holy land of all that is sports, soul and booze. As a product of Texas and now going into my last semester of school here at LSU, I’ve had four solid years to soak in and sweat out some of the finer aspects of Louisiana living. Yet again, as a native Houstonian I’ve had some luxuries given to me both by my state and my Moms & Pops that helped make my first few years here a
lasting culture shock. Louisiana is through and through a country within itself. The state has proven to the nation and the world that it is a force to be reckoned with, a distinct culture that isn’t going to allow even the most threatening force to drown their spirits. I respect the people, culture, way of life and the bravery of this one “Napoleon” state, but underlying all that respect is one hell of a fire buried deep within exploding with resentment toward a city that has so far to go. I’ll begin with what’s seemingly bothered me the most since attending LSU. New Orleans is renowned for music, history, culture
and Bourbon Street, which houses some of the most nutty bars in the land, but with LSU hardly an hour away, you’d think the culture would spill over—especially since LSU’s campus is bloodthirsty for the faintest hint of alcohol. Yet Baton Rouge and LSU’s campus provide a bar scene featuring Monday Night Reggie’s. It’s the laughing stock of the Southeastern Conference. I’ve had the privilege of traveling to Oxford, Auburn, Athens and Tuscaloosa. With the exception of Gainesville, I’ve hit every SEC hotspot on the map and I’ve done so in Louisiana fashion. From Oxford’s “Library” to Auburn’s “Sky
Bar,” I’ve experienced the wrath of what a true college town drinking haven is supposed to entail. You’ll hardly find a true “Natty Crushing Mecca” around the bend from the roar of Tiger Stadium. I’m unsatisfied. Unsatisfied with the “content” persona Louisiana natives seem to portray, and unsatisfied with the humiliating effort I see concerning the lack of growth on Highland Road, the heart of campus life. Maybe I’m jaded, but I’m glad I’ve been given the opportunity to see from an outsider’s perspective, the perspective of someone who’s seen opportunity come and go, where opportunity lasts for a
Thursday, April 14, 2011 split second. Louisiana is on the cusp of becoming mainstream and doesn’t have the drive to jump over the fence into commercialized territory. It’s time to make a change. This is the capital of one of the most unique states in the world, and yet at times I still feel like I’m living in a prehistoric dinosaur era waiting for this third world country to be relieved. Change is eminent. Josh Gugenheim general studies senior Contact The Daily Reveille’s opinion staff at opinion@lsureveille.com
POP GOES THE CULTURE
Katie Couric: professional journalist or newest infotainer?
I think I’ve found Katie Couric’s new theme song. Even before teen queen of indecision Rebecca Black was lyrically pondering one of life’s most profound quandaries, the “CBS Evening News” anchor was asking herself the same question: “Which seat can I take?” Although Couric’s contract doesn’t expire until June, speculation has long run rampant — fed by her own cryptic hinting — that she will ditch her news desk for the comfy couch of a syndicated talk show (a la Oprah). Her career crossroads involves the metaphorical choice between the front or back seat. The very definition of journalist is constantly being contested, and before the industry can overcome the daunting challenges of the new media landscape, it must answer a fundamental question. The decision of an icon like Couric reflects a resolution the whole news business must make about its desired direction: reporting or infotainment? I don’t often agree with David Letterman, but his recent advice to Couric was spot-on: “Once you take that anchor chair, that’s what you do. It’s not like it’s a temp gig. Look at Walter Cronkite ... Tom Brokaw ... Brian Williams ... Peter Jennings. Look at all these people. They get in it, they saddle up and they ride into the sunset.” Couric’s departure would mark an official shift from journalist to “TV personality” — what we commonly refer to as “entertainer” or “celebrity.” What Letterman indirectly explained, however, is the unofficial
ethical standard of “once a journalist, always a journalist.” If Couric’s professional path changes, she was never truly a journalist. Consider this: Couric is paid $15 million a year to have her hair and makeup done, then sit in front of a cam- Kelly Hotard Columnist era and read what others have written for her (she was quick to divulge that last bit when one of her 2007 video essays was blasted for plagiarism). Such a job description sounds eerily reminiscent of an actress, no? Factor in her teleprompter usage, and you’ve got an even more disturbing professional parallel: a politician. The first sources to report Couric’s rumored exit — TMZ, Entertainment Weekly, Entertainment Tonight, TV Guide — also reveal the nature of her career. These outlets aren’t renowned for following journalists. Is Katie the next Oprah? Journalism purists should hope not. Another journalistic tenet is the reporter should never make the headlines, so someone with her own talk show, let alone cable channel, isn’t a credit to the craft. Anchoring is indeed not a “temp gig,” but for Oprah, Couric and now reportedly Matt Lauer, broadcast journalism stints may just serve as tickets to Hollywood, like “auditions” to prove they work well on camera. Couric and her former co-anchor wouldn’t be the first
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“Today” hosts to get their own talk shows. Remember Jane Pauley? CBS’ newscast has occupied last place among its “Big Three” counterparts for years, which Couric’s arrival was supposed to remedy. It didn’t. But from the beginning, she had other motivations: the opportunity to make history, along with an even bigger salary and name for herself, as the first female solo evening anchor. For someone who was hired to revive a declining evening news show, Couric sounded awfully
pessimistic about her own venture during a 2010 interview with the Poynter Institute: “Will there be a 6:30 newscast well into the future? I’m not really sure.” CBS’ problem — and therefore its solution — lies with its content credibility, not its host. Even Couric’s predecessor, Dan Rather, was tolerable before his “Memogate” scandal. The network’s president, Les Moonves, admitted while visiting the University of Texas last fall that Couric’s nearly $40 million contract was grossly overrated.
“The Katie Couric deal will be the last big deal of that kind ever done,” Moonves said. “Those days are over.” If so, that’s the best news I’ve gotten from CBS in a long time. Kelly Hotard is a 19-year-old mass communication junior from Picayune, Miss. Follow her on Twitter @TDR_khotard.
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Quote of the Day “No one should approach the temple of science with the soul of a money changer.”
Thomas Browne English author Oct. 19, 1605 — Oct. 19, 1682
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Antibiotics for animals unnecessary and potentially harmful In the past several decades, industrial livestock producers have relied on low doses of antibiotics contained in animal feed to maintain the health of their animals. According to these farmers, low-dose antibiotics are necessary to keep livestock healthy and affordable. While the use of lowdose antibiotics has been shown to encourage growth, reduce disease among animals and even decrease instances of food borne pathogens, the practice may also contribute to antibiotic resistance. The overuse of antibiotics in humans is a serious public health concern, and the problem may be exacerbated by the indiscriminate use of low-dose antibiotics in livestock production. When a population of bacteria is exposed to low levels of antibiotics, most of the bacteria are killed, but a few microbes bearing drug-resistant genes can survive the low dose. In humans, this phenomenon is usually caused by the
over-prescription of antibiotics or the misuse of drugs by patients. Taking antibiotics for a viral infection and failing to complete an antibiotic regimen both contribute to drug resistance by giving resistant strains of bacteria a better chance to survive and reproduce. Andrew Similarly, Shockey the constant Columnist low doses of antibiotics in livestock threaten to create drug-resistant pathogens in animal populations. Scientists are still debating whether these resistant strains pose a threat to human health, but any claim regarding antibiotic resistance warrants serious attention. Modern factory farming necessitates the use of low-dose antibiotics to preserve animal health under a set of decidedly unhealthy
conditions. Whenever humans, pigs or any other potential hosts are kept in close quarters, the likelihood of developing a disease increases as the hosts interact and inadvertently transfer their microbes. Industrial livestock production compounds these problems by interrupting the production of animals’ natural immune systems and confining massive numbers of animals in unhygienic conditions. Factory farming is clearly an animal rights disaster, but if the claims regarding antibiotic resistance in animals are true, it could also be a public health concern. Fortunately, if some of these farming conditions are modified, the need for low-dose antibiotics can be drastically reduced. In Denmark low-dose antibiotics have been restricted since 1995, but more humane farming practices have allowed the nation to remain the world’s leading exporter of pork with only small increases in pig mortality rates and
increased overall production. Danish farmers leave piglets with their mothers for a few extra weeks, which naturally bolsters their immune systems, before transferring them to larger, more hygienic enclosures to mature. These more humane conditions result in healthy pigs without the use of low-dose antibiotics, which, according to a study conducted by the Union of Concerned Scientists, constitute more than 70 percent of antibiotic use in the U.S. While most American livestock producers rely on low-dose antibiotics, some farmers in the U.S. do not. Supporting these producers is one of the best ways to discourage the use of low-dose antibiotics in livestock production. The organic food movement has already sent a serious message to farmers, who have responded by producing more organic food for eager consumers. Livestock labeled by the United States Department of
Agriculture as “organic,” “100 percent organic” or “no antibiotics used” can never be treated with antibiotics. Other labels, including “antibiotic free” or “natural,” are not regulated by the USDA and are intentionally misleading to consumers. All meat sold in the U.S. is technically “antibiotic free” because livestock producers are required to allow antibiotics to leave an animal’s system before processing. Concerned consumers should support producers who meet USDA guidelines if they want to see an end to low-dose antibiotics in agriculture. Andrew Shockey is a 20 year-old biological engineering sophomore from Baton Rouge. Follow him on Twitter @TDR_Ashockey.
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ROCKING THE CRADLE
Egyptian elections will set precedent for revolutions
Like a litter of foster children born of fear and neglect, the Jasmine Revolutions desperately need guidance. We witnessed the infant revolutions’ first steps toward freedom and first cries for democracy, but as the rallies sprout and spread, the responsibility falls on the older siblings to be good influences on the young. I speak namely of Egypt, the second revolutionary state after Tunisia and the keystone of peace in the cradle of civilization. Demands have been made and some answered, but the Egyptian revolution awaits proper leadership to guide the maturing movement. With an opportunity to set a precedent for revolutions regionwide, the impending parliamentary and presidential elections scheduled for September and October, respectively, are paramount. The renewal process in Egypt began March 19 with a vote on a package of constitutional amendments. About 77 percent of voters favored the package, which limits the Egyptian presidency at two four-year terms, relaxes requirements for presidential candidacy and a orders a new constitution to be written following parliamentary elections. The altered requirements for presidential candidacy have opened many doors for aspiring candidates. Mohamed ElBaradei, who announced plans to run for president under condition of the new terms of candidacy, was among the initial politicians to become involved in the revolution in Egypt. ElBaradei’s political career consists of 12 years at the helm
of the International Atomic Energy Agency. He worked alongside Hans Blix during the inspection of Iraq for weapons of mass destruction, which tarnished his relations with the U.S., and was among the prime detractors of Israeli or American action against the Iranian nuclear program. Clayton His proCrockett Columnist posals of cooperation and interdependence in the Middle East — specifically concerning nuclear energy — remain idealistic, though history shows revolutionaries have an affinity for idealists. The fact that he doesn’t work for the Egyptian government directly and doesn’t live permanently in Egypt, however, are serious drawbacks. The most prominent candidate thus far is Arab League SecretaryGeneral Amr Moussa. Moussa worked for decades under former President Hosni Mubarak as a diplomatic adviser and representative to the U.N. until his promotion to Minister of Foreign Affairs, an office he held for a decade. Interestingly, he worked under Mubarak for years, but his reputation has not been tainted by Mubarak’s corruption. It can be argued that his transfer from Minister of Foreign Affairs to his current position at the Arab League was enacted by Mubarak to remove a potential threat. Moussa had amassed such popularity in Egypt that a hit pop song was written about him.
Moussa’s work has, in large part, focused on Arab-Israeli relations and the American diplomacy therein. He praised the U.S.’ role in negotiations but called out its double standard in regards to Israel’s nuclear program and that of Iran. Most important is his fervency for democracy. Democracy and reform are the two standards Maussn holds for Egypt’s future government, and he condones any religious involvement so long as it is democratically elected. It must be noted that the victimized and feared Muslim Brotherhood will not have a candidate
in the race but hopes to gain seats in Parliament. A bad omen for the secular, new Egypt, especially if under Moussa. Let the will of democracy be as it may. The future of the Egyptian government stands on a tightrope. Six months may not be enough time for parties to establish themselves prior to elections, but with too much time, the ruling military could become ingrained in the system. The paradox is that the Egyptians want a man with experience but far removed from Mubarak, which is impossible because Mubarak ran the government for
30 years. Under the authority of a wise and experienced leader, however, the direction taken by a renewed Egyptian state could be a vanguard for fledgling revolutions elsewhere. Clayton Crockett is a 19-year-old international studies freshman from Lafayette. Follow him on Twitter @TDR_ccrockett.
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Blaum had a 12.49 ERA and was 1-3 with a .403 opponents’ batting average entering the game. The Tigers jumped on Blaum for two runs in the first inning. Sophomore designated hitter Raph Rhymes walked to start the game, moved to second base on a sacrifice bunt by junior third baseman Tyler Hanover and scored on an RBI double by junior outfielder Mikie Mahtook. Mahtook stole his 51st career base, tying him with former second baseman Todd Walker at No. 9 in team history in the category. He scored the second run of the inning on a bloop single to right field by Nola. “I was really happy to see that after last night when we had first and second and nobody out and we didn’t get it done,” Mainieri said. Freshman pitcher Nick Rumbelow entered for Garrett in the
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heading into the bottom of the seventh, but sophomore pitcher Rachele Fico (10-8) failed to close the door on the Cowgirls (22-22). McNeese State’s Molly Guidry and Alanna DiVittorio each hit solo home runs to even the score. “I thought Fico was in total control,” Girouard said. “She just made a few mistakes and let them right back in it.” Fico battled back and retired the side in the eighth inning. She nearly lost the lead again in the ninth, loading the bases on three walks with one out in the inning. The Oxford, Conn., native retired the next two batters to secure the victory for LSU. “Losing the lead was not on my mind at all,” Fico said. “I had faith in my defense. We had a game plan, and things fell into place.” Fico also gave up a seventh-inning lead in the second game of the Alabama series. Girouard said she doesn’t know why Fico has recently had trouble closing games. “I don’t know if teams are adjusting to her or if she’s losing focus,” Girouard said. “But we’ll have to look at video and see what’s going on.” The Tigers swept the season series with the Cowgirls. LSU defeated McNeese 7-1 in Baton Rouge on Feb. 23. LSU has won 21 of its 23 meetings with McNeese State — the Cowgirls’ two victories came in each of the last two seasons. Girouard said playing in Lake Charles has always been a struggle for her squad. “It’s just always hard for us to win here,” Girouard said. “So we’ll take the win.” The Tigers ride an 11-game winning streak into a showdown with No. 6 Tennessee this weekend. Young said the team needs to focus on its mental game to take care of any inconsistencies before facing the Volunteers. “We have to play Tiger softball every game, no matter who we’re playing,” Young said. “I think we lose sight of that in some innings.”
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fourth inning and was helped immediately by Hanover, who dove toward third base on a grounder and fired across the diamond to record Rumbelow’s first out. Rumbelow induced a 3-6-3 double play between junior first baseman Kirk Cunningham and Nola to end the top of the fourth inning after putting two men on with a walk and a single. “That was one of the sparkling plays of the night,” Mainieri said. “That was as big a play as any.” Nola started the bottom of the fourth with a double and came
across on a fielder’s choice by freshman second baseman JaCoby Jones, safe at first after the first baseman to threw home late. Jones stole second, Cunningham flew out and freshman left fielder Spencer Ware walked and came all the way home on a tworun double by freshman catcher Ty Ross, which increased LSU’s lead to 5-0. “I love helping the team with RBIs,” Ross said. “In high school that’s what I did. I was the guy who got those hits.” Rumbelow put the Braves
page 19 down in order in the fifth inning before running into trouble in the sixth inning. He walked speedy senior outfielder Brandon Hollins, who stole second and third base before Rumbelow threw a strikeout and walked another batter. Freshman Samuel Peterson entered and allowed an RBI infield single as the Braves recorded their first and only run of the game before Peterson sat down two of the next three Alcorn State batters. LSU retaliated with two runs in the sixth inning by Ross. Two runs scored on a grounder Ross ripped
to third base, which was too hot for junior Antolin Morales, who had two errors in the inning. Peterson tossed a perfect seventh inning, and senior Daniel Bradshaw and sophomores Chris Cotton and Kevin Berry held the Braves hitless in the final two innings to seal the win. Follow Rowan Kavner on Twitter @TDR_Kavner Contact Rowan Kavner at rkavner@lsureveille.com
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