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Slacklining gaining popularity in Baton Rouge Sydni Dunn Staff Writer
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Carolina Rodriguez, architecture sophomore, poses in a yoga stance on a thin piece of nylon webbing Monday. Rodriguez has been slacklining for three years, and the sport is gaining popularity in Baton Rouge.
Potential faculty union gains support
Completely calm, Carolina Rodriguez gracefully steps across a thin piece of trembling nylon webbing strung between two pines, her arms slowly swimming through the air to keep herself from falling to the ground below. Some call it a circus act, but the professionals call it slacklining. Slacklining is a relatively new sport with a worldwide following — including many University students. The concept of the recreational activity is simple. A piece of climbing nylon webbing is fixed between two anchoring points like trees or poles. A tightening device creates tension on the line, making it taut enough to support body weight. This enables slackliners to stand, walk or perform tricks across the line. “It’s kind of like a tightrope but with slack,” Rodriguez said. “It seemed impossible at first, but I worked every day until I finally got it.” Slacklining is closely associated with the rockclimbing community, where the sport originated. In fact, the UREC Student Recreation Complex climbing gym is where Rodriguez’s group of 15-20 slackliners met. Rodriguez, architecture sophomore and local climber, has been slacklining for three years. She began practicing the sport to improve her climbing technique but said it has become an addiction. “It’s an entire body experience,” Rodriguez said. “I wanted to get better at climbing, and [slacklining] helps you improve shifting your weight and your footwork.” Brad Penny, economics and philosophy junior, said most climbers slackline during the climbing down season. “It is all about finding your center of gravity and your sense of balance,” Penny said. “It’s getting on a line and focusing. You are totally present in that mo-
Deep in the heart of a right-towork state, University faculty are in the process of creating a union at the flagship university. Louisiana is one of 22 rightto-work states, securing the right of employees to decide for themselves whether or not to join or financially support a union, according to the National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation. Faculty interested in the potential union attended an organizational session Monday in the School of Music to discuss procedures for the creation of a union, said Faculty Senate President Kevin Cope. Plans for a union developed during Faculty Senate’s September meeting, and Cope said there has been a surprising level of interest since then. “Level of concern is much less,” Cope said. “The faculty leadership has made it clear that this is not to set faculty against the administration but to provide administration with some additional tools.” The plans for a union are developing at the same time the
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UNION, see page 6
Catherine Threlkeld Staff Writer
BUSINESS
A sign in front of Storyville on West Chimes Street shows the store’s stance on the ‘Who Dat’ issue. The store received letters Monday from a company claiming it had trademarked the phrase in 1983.
Company claims to own ‘Who Dat’ Stores receive cease and desist orders Rachel Warren Contributing Writer
Just months after several stores fought the NFL for the use of the phrase “Who Dat” on merchandise, owners are once again receiving cease and desist orders. But this time, the letters aren’t coming from the NFL. They’re coming from a group known as Who Dat? Inc. Josh Harvey, co-owner of Sto-
ryville on West Chimes Street, said he received a cease and desist order from Who Dat? Inc. in June and a second one just last week. The letter, which Harvey posted on the store’s Facebook page, says if Harvey wishes to continue using the phrase on his merchandise, he must contact Who Dat? Inc. to “discuss a resolution of the claims related to your past usage of WHO DAT and explore the terms for a relationship moving forward.” Harvey said the letters came from Steve Monistere, who recorded a song using the phrase “Who Dat” in 1983 with his brother Sal and trademarked the phrase.
Harvey said he received a phone call from Monistere the day after he and other store owners won their fight with the NFL. He said Monistere told him that when the media attention from the NFL letters died down, he would come forward and make it known that Who Dat? Inc. was the trademark owner. Harvey said he didn’t hear from Monistere again after that until he received the first letter from him in June. Monistere said Who Dat? Inc. has reached out to several store owners offering to sit down and come to WHO DAT, see page 6
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INTERNATIONAL
NATIONAL
Suicide attack on Somalia’s government failed
Utah Guard commander takes responsibility for wildfire
MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — A police officer in Somalia says a suicide bomber who attempted to attack the presidential palace in Mogadishu has been shot dead. Police officer Abdi Aden says the attacker jumped on the back of an African Union peacekeeping vehicle late Monday and managed to pass some security checkpoints at the palace. Iraq finds missing artifacts in premier’s storage
HERRIMAN, Utah (AP) — The commander of the Utah Army National Guard took responsibility Monday for a fast-moving wildfire that led to the evacuation of 1,600 homes, saying Guard officials erred when they allowed live-fire training despite high wind warnings. Gen. Brian Tarbet said he was “deeply sorry” about what he called a “systematic failure” at Camp Williams, about 30 miles south of Salt Lake City. The flames also destroyed three houses and damaged a fourth.
BAGHDAD (AP) — More than 600 ancient artifacts that were smuggled out of Iraq, recovered and lost again have been found misplaced among kitchen supplies in storage at the prime minister’s office, the antiquities minister said Monday. The 638 items include pieces of jewelry, bronze figurines and cylindrical seals from the world’s most ancient civilizations that were looted from the Iraqi National Museum.
Weather
Indiana woman faces neglect charges in two kids’ death INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The mother of two children found dead in an Indianapolis apartment was arrested on two preliminary counts of neglect Monday, a day after their bodies were found in the apartment along with three apparently
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malnourished siblings, police said. Edyan Farah, 28, was charged Monday with two preliminary counts of neglect of a dependent resulting in death. Farah, an immigrant from Somalia, was being held Monday at the Marion County Jail on a $200,000 bond. Police said their investigation was ongoing and Farah could face additional charges. Man convicted of killing Phoenix woman over racial slur PHOENIX (AP) — A man who confessed to fatally stomping a Phoenix woman over a racial slur has been convicted of murder. Maricopa County prosecutors say Jose Preciliano Quintero was convicted Monday of firstdegree murder, sexual abuse and kidnapping. Prosecutors say Quintero cannot be sentenced to death because he was 16 at the time of the December 2008 slaying. He faces a sentence of up to life in prison.
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STATE/LOCAL
Abortion clinics sue state health department over new La. Law
Fire rages in Bossier, Webster parishes
(AP) — A group of abortion clinics sued the state health department Monday over a new law that gives Louisiana’s health secretary more discretion to shut down an abortion clinic for safety or health concerns. The Center for Reproductive Rights, which filed the lawsuit for the clinics, said the Department of Health and Hospitals isn’t allowing clinics the ability to correct alleged deficiencies before revoking a clinic’s license. The lawsuit, filed in federal court in New Orleans, says the law deprives the clinics of basic protections given to other licensed health care facilities in the state and encourages discriminatory enforcement against them. The department’s regulations allow, for example, a clinic’s license to be revoked and the clinic to be closed immediately if it doesn’t have its patient records in watertight containers as required, the lawsuit says.
DOYLINE (AP) — A state forestry worker is back at work after being burned while bulldozing a firebreak against a woods fire that started near Doyline and spread toward Haughton. Laura Pursnell-Lindsay, spokeswoman for the Department of Agriculture and Forestry, says the worker was treated and released Sunday. Jindal attends GOP policy summit in Ohio (AP) — Gov. Bobby Jindal is meeting with his fellow Republican governors in Ohio. Jindal’s office says the governor was traveling to Cincinnati on Monday to attend the Republican Governor’s Association Policy Summit. He’ll return to Baton Rouge on Tuesday. On the agenda are discussions about federal debt, state budgets and energy policy.
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PHILANTHROPY
Grades, scores rise after tutoring
University students help WBR schools Kate Mabry Contributing Writer
About 100 College of Education students have reached out to West Baton Rouge public schools to bring struggling students up to pace and keep those without disabilities out of special education programs. The University’s partnership with WBR schools — the Professional Development School partnership — began three years ago, but officials are now turning the focus toward new developments in special education. Because University tutors are spending extra time working with the students, grades and standardized test scores have continued to rise, said Karen Callender, partnership director. The partnership benefits not only the WBR students, but also the University students who “bring the man-power to these schools” while developing their teaching skills, Callender said. “I believe [my student and I] each greatly benefited from our partnership. I truly enjoyed working with him all semester and consider the relationship we had important to my development as a future teacher,” said Storey Martin, education senior, who participated in the program. In the past, tutoring was focused on reading, but now tutors spend more time concentrating on math intervention — more than 400 hours have been dedicated solely to math instruction, according to Margaret Denny, partnership coordinator. “LSU approached WBR because of our special education program,” said David Corona, superintendent of WBR schools. “The purpose of the partnership is to provide preservice teachers with hands-on experience in a school system with a successful inclusion program for students with disabilities.” With full classes, teachers are not always able to cater to a
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Freddrion Queen, a student at Cohn Elementary, works on a math problem with the help of LSU student, Michelle Pizer. Pizer says that both the student and the tutor look forward to seeing each other, as pairs stay the same each week.
student’s specific needs. In the past, too many students were classified as disabled, but now that tutors are available, slower learners are catching up, and less students qualify for special education, Callender said. In 2006, about 12 percent of third grade students in West Baton Rouge Parish didn’t pass their benchmark tests for the next grade. But in 2010, that number decreased to only 2 percent, according to state testing averages provided by Corona. Not only has the program raised WBR students’ grades, but their LEAP scores have also increased dramatically, Callender said. University students are required to complete 20 hours of tutoring a week, said Margaret Lemaire, education senior. “My favorite part of [the
program] is getting to see their smiling faces when they’ve answered a few questions correctly that we’ve been working so hard on,” Lemaire said. “Any progress is great progress.” Lauren LeJeune, education junior, said one of her students at Port Allen Elementary could barely recognize numbers and was considered uncooperative by her teachers before her tutoring. “When I praised her for doing so good and told her how smart she was, her face lit up like a Christmas tree. If there was any day that I knew we were making a difference with the children, it was that day, ” LeJeune said.
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DINING
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BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
North La. New Taco Bell on Burbank should open Oct. 15 pizza chain to open BR location Celeste Ansley Staff Writer
Johnny’s Pizza to open next week Frederick Holl Staff Writer
A North Louisiana dining staple has finally made its way to Baton Rouge. Johnny’s Pizza House, a 43-year-old Monroe pizza chain that started near the University of Louisiana-Monroe, is opening a location on Highland Road near Sammy’s Grill sometime next week, said franchise owner and manager Charlie Savoie. Savoie said he fell in love with Johnny’s when he was a college student at Louisiana Tech in Ruston and wanted to bring one to Baton Rouge for years. “It was always the topic of conversation with friends, ‘We need a Johnny’s in Baton Rouge, we need a Johnny’s in Baton Rouge,’” Savoie said. Despite the success of Johnny’s in Monroe and Shreveport, the company opened stores in Arkansas and Texas before the 32nd Johnny’s came to Baton Rouge. The University is important to Johnny’s success in southeast Louisiana, Savoie said. “There’s people [at the University] from North Louisiana that were raised on and love Johnny’s Pizza,” Savoie said. Savoie plans to cater to the University community with a 10 percent student discount and $1 off the lunch buffet with student ID, he said. Savoie also said he is in the process of preparing the new location to accept TigerCASH. Johnny’s is open until 11 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and until midnight on Fridays and Saturdays, according to Savoie. The pizza prices range from roughly $6 for a one-topping small pizza to about $20 for a few of the large specialty pizzas, according to the Johnny’s Pizza House website. Though Baton Rouge is saturated with pizza restaurants that often emphasize alcohol specials or late night delivery, Johnny’s has a different kind of feel, Savoie said. “Anybody who knows Johnny’s knows it’s a family-friendly atmosphere,” Savoie said. Johnny’s will offer large tables and a large dining area, and also offers delivery and pick-up window, Savoie said. Johnny’s Pizza House plans to open two more locations in Baton Rouge in the near future. Contact Frederick Holl at fholl@lsureveille.com
After experiencing permit problems, B&G Food Enterprises hopes to have Taco Bell open on Burbank Drive in three weeks. When the company gained possession of the former Arby’s, it planned to open the restaurant Sept. 1. But after recent permit delays, B&G is now planning to open the Taco Bell around Oct. 15. Gregory Hamer, B&G Franchise president, said the permit problems are typical — obtaining them is an exercise in navigating bureaucracy, Hamer said the company is
about a week and a half into converting the building to look like a Taco Bell. The inside of the store will offer a dining package, a franchise idea being tested in New Orleans that offers patrons Wi-Fi and a lounge area in the restaurant. “We got them to let us do one here since it is so close to LSU,” Hamer said. Jessica Prest, food science senior, said Taco Bell would be more a place to hang out after going to a bar than a place to study. Jay LeBlanc, B&G director of human resources, said the company plans to accommodate students by
keeping the restaurant open until 4 a.m. on weekends. Prest said she would take advantage of the fourth meal experience on the weekends. LeBlanc also said there will be a grand opening celebration with giveaways and prizes about a month after the store opens. The inside of the restaurant will feature an LSU motif with tiger patterns and University memorabilia, LeBlanc said. He said the company is currently hiring shift managers and crew members. Interviews are being held from 11 a.m until 2 p.m on Thursdays in a tent outside the location.
LeBlanc said the company has placed banners outside with the job application information, but the banners keep disappearing. “Some of these college kids, I guess, keep stealing my banners,” LeBlanc said. LeBlanc said the average Taco Bell store brings in $1.2 million to $1.4 million a year, but B&G estimates this Taco Bell will be a $2 million-a-year store. “This will be one of the best stores in our company,” LeBlanc said. Contact Celeste Ansley at cansley@lsureveille.com
TRANSPORTATION
Tax increase proposal would fund CATS revamp Number of buses could double Matthew Albright Staff Writer
Baton Rouge voters will go to the polls Oct. 2 for a property tax increase that would almost double funding for the city’s cash-strapped Capitol Area Transit System. CATS administrators say the tax would allow for decreased wait times and an expanded service area and would allow the system to reinstate previously cut routes. “What you’ll see essentially is doubling the number of buses,” said Brian Marshall, CEO of CATS. “We’re totally going to revamp the
system.” Marshall said bus routes would be completely redone, including possible routes through campus. The tax would be a 3.5-mill increase implemented over a 12-year period. A mill is a thousandth of a currency unit, meaning the tax increase will amount to the assessed value of a property multiplied by 3.5 and divided by a thousand. For example, an owner of a $100,000 property would see an increase of $8.75 a year, while an owner of a $200,000 property would see an increase of $43.75. “We know we need a run down Nicholson. We need to run a bus to the Mall of Louisiana,” Marshall said. Marshall said the money would also result in cleaner emissions from
the buses. He says the system currently doesn’t meet EPA emissions standards — the tax would fund changes allowing the buses to become more environmentally friendly. Marshall said because the vast majority of students do not own property and would thus not pay the tax, they should support the proposal. “Here’s the possibility for students to see double the service at no cost to themselves,” he said. CATS was the primary transit system for campus until spring 2009. The company currently operates a stop on Highland Road across from the Student Union, with buses arriving roughly every 30 minutes. Marshall said the increased funding would significantly decrease that wait time.
This isn’t the first attempted tax increase designed to fund to the bus system. In 2002, parish voters narrowly defeated a 1.25-mill tax by a 47-53 margin. In 2006 the CATS board attempted to schedule a vote on a 20year, 8.5-mill property tax. That proposal was removed from the ballot after pressure from public officials. The tax will share the Oct. 2 ballot with a statewide election for lieutenant governor and district elections for school board throughout Baton Rouge. On the same day, Zachary voters will choose councilmen, a mayor and chief of police. Contact Matthew Albright at malbright@lsureveille.com
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Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2010 WHO DAT, from page 1
a business solution, but so far none have been receptive. “No merchants that received the letters will even sit down to speak with us,” Monistere said. Monistere said he thinks most store owners are fighting the order because they believe the phrase can’t be trademarked. “I’m sure they’re also enjoying the attention they get every time this is brought up,” Monistere said. He said trademark laws dictate that owners must protect their trademarks to keep them. But Harvey said when the Saints weren’t winning, Who Dat? Inc. didn’t enforce the trademark. He said the phrase has become a standard greeting in New Orleans, and no one should be allowed to
SLACKLINING, from page 1
ment – you get out of the world and into the zone.” Yoga is similar in this sense, Penny said, and many people combine the two. Yoga slacklining is where the slackliner assumes a yoga pose on the quivering line, a task that requires extreme balance and coordination. But walking and posing aren’t the only options. Experts on the line practice an array of techniques like highlining, a line placed high above the ground and used with a safety harness; waterlining, a line set up over a body of water; and freestyle lining, a line with enough flexibility to allow high-flying tricks often seen in competitions. Competition is common among elite slackliners, but Rodriguez and her friends said competition would take the fun out of the sport. “I don’t think I would compete,” Rodriguez said. “Slacklining is about you and your own challenge.”
profit from it because Monistere didn’t enforce the trademark. “We think he’s entitled to a big, fat goose egg,” Harvey said. Fleurty Girl, a clothing shop in New Orleans, also received the letters. Corinne Heffron, an employee at the store, said store owner Lauren Thom has begun working with an attorney to fight Who Dat Inc. Heffron said the attorney volunteered his services for free, just like he did when Fleurty Girl received the letters from the NFL in January. “Last time, all he wanted was a ‘Who Dat’ T-shirt,” Heffron said of the attorney. Harvey said he also received several offers from lawyers offering their services for free in January and hopes the same thing happens this time. He said he and everyone else at
Storyville are prepared to fight Monistere if he pursues legal action. “Someone’s got to stand up and fight this bully,” Harvey said. Heffron said she has seen an outpouring of encouragement from locals since news of the letters broke. “We’ve got tons and tons of support,” Heffron said. “So many people are upset by this.” Both Heffron and Harvey said they’ve been selling a large amount of “Who Dat” merchandise at their stores but aren’t sure if that can be attributed to the recent legal issue or the start of football season. Heffron said the store gave away gold ribbons for customers to wear so they can show their stance on the “Who Dat” issue.
The group members said they probably would not consider creating an on-campus organization, but they welcome any student interested in slacklining to join them. The group sets up at various locations including trees near the lake, at off-campus houses and behind the Wesley Foundation off East Chimes Street. “If people want to try it, there are a lot of trees,” Penny joked. “And you only need one rope.” And that’s all it takes – one line, two trees and time, said Caitlin Kirshbom, sociology sophomore. The closest slackline vendor is in Lafayette, said Kirshbom, leading most students to purchase materials online. Slacklining starter kits range from $12 on sites like Amazon to about $75 on Slacklineexpress.com. After the line is purchased and set up, it’s all about patience. “Once you move past the frustration, you see the goal,” Kirshbom said. “And once you get the first step, you keep working for the next.” Anyone can attempt the line,
Penny said. A person can be terrible but still have fun. “I’m still not in the rhythm,” he laughed. “But I love it.” This lax, playful attitude is one the group shares, and it’s what keeps them coming back for more. “It’s just the simplicity of it,” Penny said. “At the end of the day, it’s a rope between two trees.”
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University implemented an exercise on dealing with a $62 million budget cut, which would eliminate 350 faculty positions. Having a union would increase faculty input, especially on issues like the budget situation, the faculty award system and faculty salaries, according to Cope. He said there will be several meetings over the course of the year, and interested faculty can sign a letter of interest by the end of this academic year. “Since the announcement [of the potential union], people have been coming out of the woodwork who support it,” said associate librarian and chair of Ad Hoc Committee on Bargaining and Representation Michael Russo. Over the summer, the Ad Hoc Committee interviewed several potential statewide associations, and the Louisiana Association of Educators expressed the most enthusiasm about the faculty’s challenges at the University, Russo said. “Right now, the faculty really has no standing in terms of the policies that are affecting them,” Russo said. “They’re just bystanders.” Russo said they want 70 percent of the faculty on board to create the union. “There will be a number of things that will be working against us,” Russo said. “The biggest thing is despair. People feel so defeated at this point, and they may say, ‘What’s the point?’”
Russo said he has only heard of one faculty member who is opposed to the faculty union, but some may not buy into the idea because they feel the system is working as it is. “And some may not want to invest the time in it because they’re more focused on finding another job,” Russo said. Russo said he encourages faculty who are hanging back on their decision to realize the measure of control a union would provide to faculty members in administrative decisions. Cope attributes part of the need for a union to Louisiana “working on a small set of laws with a dictatorial governor.” After creating such successful academic programs, Cope said faculty members aren’t going to tolerate the lack of equality. “This kind of patronizing baby manipulation is simply not going to work anymore given the fact that the University has so many clever people in it,” Cope said. Several schools across the country have unions, including the universities of Hawaii and Western Illinois, Cope said. In the state, however, there aren’t many. Russo said he is aware of small union chapters at University of New Orleans and Southeastern University.
Contact Catherine Threlkeld at cthrelkeld@lsureveille.com
Sports
Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2010
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FOOTBALL
Miles: Defense can ‘carry the torch’ Rachel Whittaker Chief Sports Writer
at halftime so I could break it,” Jasper said. Jasper missed his first field goal attempt of the season, a 44-yard attempt on LSU’s first offensive series against North Carolina. Since that missed kick, he has been a perfect in field goals on extra points. Jasper has never missed an extra point in his career, converting all 48 tries. Jasper also serves as a punter on the LSU special teams unit and
LSU coach Les Miles has faith that his defense can “carry the torch” for the team if the Tigers’ offense continues to struggle. The defense recorded five interceptions that led to 16 points in LSU’s victory Saturday against Mississippi State – one by senior defensive tackle Drake Nevis that earned him Southeastern Conference Defensive Lineman of the Week honors for the secondstraight week. Miles joked that he wouldn’t exactly call Nevis’ interception athletic, as he tripped over an LSU teammate after making the play. “He made one of the most unusual plays and, as he would have described it, a ‘chocolate chip cookie,’” Miles said. “It is hard for me to say ‘Drake, that was a heck of an interception.’ ... That defense playing the way it is, if we do the right things with the football and run it and move it when needed and throw it a little better, we will win a lot of football games.” Miles highlighted the performance of freshman defensive back Tyrann Mathieu against the Bulldogs. Mathieu recorded one sack and four tackles. “Those guys that interpret football like he does, with speed and aggressiveness, he’s going to play for a long time,” Miles said.
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LSU senior kicker Josh Jasper hits one of his five field goals, setting an LSU record, during LSU’s 29-7 win Saturday against Mississippi State in Tiger Stadium.
Getting His Kicks
Jasper sets LSU record with five field goals Rachel Whittaker Chief Sports Writer
LSU sophomore wide receiver Russell Shepard described senior kicker Josh Jasper as “the best-kept secret in the SEC.” But it’s no secret how crucial Jasper’s performance was Saturday against Mississippi State, in which
he kicked five field goals and scored 17 total points — both LSU records. Jasper, who earned Southeastern Conference Special Teams Player of the Week honors Monday, accounted for all of LSU’s first half points by connecting on field goals of 44, 32, 51 and 37 yards. He then tacked on a 21-yarder in the fourth quarter, breaking the school record of four field goals in a game, which he tied in 2009. The 17 kicking points in a single game tied a record set by David Browndyke in 1986.
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Jasper said he realized how close he was to cracking the record books at halftime Saturday. “I was hoping I’d get one more
NFL
Hartley’s field goal boosts Saints past winless 49ers, 25-22 Reggie Bush injures leg in 4th quarter The Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Last season, the New Orleans Saints won their games with a high-flying offense. So far this year it’s been all about defense. Garrett Hartley kicked a 37yard field goal that barely fluttered through as time expired after Drew Brees set it up with a 30-yard completion to Marques Colston and the Saints spoiled the San Francisco 49ers’ home opener with a 25-22 victory Monday night. San Francisco’s Frank Gore ran
for a 7-yard touchdown with 1:19 to play and Vernon Davis made a close-call catch at the goal line for the tying 2-point conversion. The play was initially called no good, but the 49ers (0-2) challenged the ruling and won. The defending Super Bowl champion Saints (2-0), who relied on their defense most of the game, got the ball back at the 30 with 1:14 left. Brees hit Colston with a pass that put the Saints on the 18 with 18 seconds left. The 49ers watched anxiously as Hartley’s kick just made it. “We’ve stayed with the mindset we are the hunter, not the hunted,” Brees said moments after the game. Reggie Bush caught a 6-yard
TD pass in his first game since giving back his 2005 Heisman Trophy won while with Southern California. The NCAA punished USC after concluding that Bush and his family took money and gifts from sports agents while Bush played for the Trojans. Bush was helped off the field with a leg injury with 6:58 left and then was taken to the locker room on a cart. Brees hit David Thomas for a 3-yard score that put New Orleans ahead late in the third quarter and Tracy Porter’s interception at the 10-yard line preserved the lead until Gore’s late run. San Francisco beat itself with turnovers. SAINTS, see page 10
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San Francisco 49ers running back Frank Gore tries to escape New Orleans Saints linebacker Scott Shanle on Monday during the Saints’ 25-22 win against the 49ers.
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FOOTBALL
University has ‘slow’ recruiting weekend for first home game Few uncommitted prospects attended Sean Isabella Sports Writer
Football season is heating up, but LSU’s recruiting trail has yet to catch fire. Despite the LSU football team’s return to the confines of Tiger Stadium for the first time since last November, it was a relatively “slow” recruiting day for LSU coach Les Miles and his coaching staff. About 15 Louisiana high school recruits — seven commitments and a handful of other uncommitted prospects — were the only players on unofficial visits last Saturday to see LSU handle Mississippi State, 29-7.
“It wasn’t meant to really be a big recruiting weekend,” said Rivals.com recruiting analyst Mike Scarborough. “It’s a home opener, and they weren’t pushing to make that a big visit weekend.” The already committed players included names with which most Tiger fans have become familiar. Jarvis Landry (Lutcher), Anthony “Freak” Johnson (O.P. Walker), Jeremy Hill and La’El Collins (Redemptorist), Ronald Martin (White Castle), Paul Turner (West Monroe) and Quentin Thomas (Breaux Bridge) were all on the sideline last weekend. Three other uncommitted prospects for the 2011 recruiting class were also in attendance — T.K. Fleming (Benton), Ryan Byrd (St. Helena Central) and Floyd Raven (East St. John). But Scarborough said he thinks Fleming and Byrd don’t
have a shot of landing at LSU. “[They] are guys I’m not sure LSU is even going to mess with,” he said. Byrd has yet to return from a broken leg he suffered last spring and Fleming was arrested in May on charges of second-degree battery. One notable name for the 2013 class was on the field, though. Rickey Jefferson, younger brother of junior quarterback Jordan Jefferson, was in attendance on an unofficial visit. The younger Jefferson is a 6-foot, 180 pound wide receiver from Destrehan. Shea Dixon, managing editor of TigerSportsDigest.com, agreed last weekend was expected to be uneventful. “Kids are still getting into the senior year of high school season,” he said. “No one is in bye weeks yet or anything like that. Everyone
is playing on Friday nights and doing film studies on Saturdays, so it’s tough for them to travel too far away from home.” Both Scarborough and Dixon said the big weekend will come in two weeks when Tennessee comes to Baton Rouge. Ray Drew, a defensive end from Thomasville, Ga., and Travis Hughes, a linebacker from Virginia Beach, Va. — both four-star recruits — are scheduled to make their visits Oct. 1. Despite a slow beginning to the recruiting process, there is a chance two of Louisiana’s top remaining prospects will be in Tiger Stadium on an unofficial visit for this weekend’s non-conference game. “West Virginia, you might get a guy like Mickey Johnson in town or Odell Beckham Jr.,” Dixon said. Johnson is a four-star defensive
tackle from St. Paul’s in Covington, while Beckham is a four-star athlete from Isidore Newman School in New Orleans. Both have expressed a high level of interest in LSU so far. LSU has a total of 17 prospects currently committed and will look to add six or seven more, according to Scarborough. He said the biggest positions left to be addressed are a true center, a defensive tackle and a linebacker. Locking up Johnson and Hughes could help LSU from having navigate too far outside Louisiana. “It’s a make it or break type deal in terms of trying to reel him in and get the top spot,” Dixon said of securing Hughes. Contact Sean Isabella at sisabella@lsureveille.com
Home opener’s atmosphere receives mixed reviews Freshman enjoyed experience most Rowan Kavner Sports Writer
Tiger Stadium becomes the fifth-largest city in Louisiana when 92,000-plus fans gather for LSU home football games. Saturday night’s home opener at Death Valley marked the first opportunity for many young Tiger fans to be part of the thousands. It was unforgettable for Tiger Band members who hadn’t marched in Tiger Stadium before. “That was probably one of the most exhilarating experiences I’ve had, especially when the football team came out and we played the fight song,” said biology freshman and trombone player Devin Austin. “Just playing it and watching them run out sent chills up my spine.” The home opener’s atmosphere enchanted mass communication junior Jordan Stage, who was in the LSU student section for the first time after transferring from Arizona State. “The student section was
crazy,” Stage said. “Fourth quarter and we’re winning by 20 or something, and we’re still doing chants. If it was our fourth quarter at ASU, the stadium’s cleared.” Biology engineering freshman Stefan Wojkowski sat in general seating at Tiger Stadium as a child but experienced his first game in the student section Saturday. “You look around and see tons of friends and tons of people you know,” Wojkowski said. “It was a lot more fun than being in the general public.” He said the fans were animated but not as loud as Saints fans at the Superdome. “It was Mississippi State, so I’m hoping for a more electric vibe with some of the better games,” Wojkowski said. Many underclassmen were amazed at the magnitude of an LSU football game, but some veteran Tiger fans wanted more from the student section Saturday. International studies junior Josh Taylor said he had a good time but felt fans weren’t as “pumped” as they were at previous home openers. “There was kind of a general consensus among a lot of my friends that the student section was
not as good as it was in the last two years,” Taylor said. “Whenever they played songs people weren’t really singing or dancing like usual.” Sociology sophomore Cullen
Brooks agreed that the stadium wasn’t as loud as last season’s home opener against Vanderbilt. “Because of the lack of offense, it was kind of lacking in the excitement,” Brooks said. “I think
whenever Alabama comes, it’ll work itself out.” Contact Rowan Kavner at rkavner@lsureveille.com
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Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2010
FOOTBALL
Mental change key to CB’s return
Peterson present since season opener Michael Lambert Sports Contributor
LSU junior cornerback Patrick Peterson found himself in an unfamiliar and uncomfortable position during the final series of the Tigers’ season opener against North Carolina — on the sideline. Peterson could only watch as his understudy, sophomore defensive back Morris Claiborne, took the role of the top cornerback and held his own in the final seconds of North Carolina’s comeback attempt. “It hurt,” Peterson said. “You want to be out there to help your team win.” But fatigue from seven combined kickoff and punt returns stood in the way of the lockdown cornerback being on the Georgia Dome field for the most important defensive series in the game. “Once those cramps come in, they’re not going anywhere,” Peterson said. “It’s kind of hard for those bad boys to go away.” Peterson’s stat line and spectacular 2010 debut on special teams returns was at least consolation for missing the end of the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game. The Pompano Beach, Fla., native torched the Tar Heels for a school-record 257 return yards and an 87-yard touchdown haul. Nutrition changes have helped Peterson’s cramps decrease since the season opener. “I changed my eating habits,” Peterson said. “I’m eating more pasta, more protein.” Claiborne has noticed a difference in his teammate’s pregame preparation. “He’s been taking care of his body,” Claiborne said. “Before the game he’s drinking two bottles of water and Gatorade.” The biggest adjustment since the North Carolina game has been a change in Peterson’s mental approach.
“I figured out the perfect plan — stay calm throughout the whole game,” Peterson said. “I used to be so amped up and ready to play. I always have to remind myself, ‘Just calm down, Patrick, calm down.’” Peterson’s 39-yard kickoff return against Mississippi State to begin the game was his longest return since playing in Atlanta. The 6-foot-1-inch, 207-pound playmaker also used extra energy in an interception return, one of two in the game, when he ran 46 yards after robbing Mississippi State junior quarterback Chris Relf. But the cramps stayed away. “By me just staying calm the cramps have diminished,” Peterson said. “The last couple weeks I’ve been doing pretty good — no cramps.” LSU coach Les Miles agreed with Peterson’s assessment. “The cramp issue, many times, can be anxiety for the first game or the opportunity to be on the road for the first time,” Miles said. Senior linebacker Kelvin Sheppard said he knows how important it is to keep Peterson on the field.
“We have really good backups in [freshman cornerback] Tyrann Mathieu and [junior cornerback] Ron Brooks, but neither one of them is Patrick Peterson,” Sheppard said. “It’s good to have him out there.” Miles saw the importance of Peterson last season when thenAlabama sophomore wide receiver Julio Jones broke a 73-yard goahead touchdown when the Tiger cornerback was out of the game. “When he’s on the field, it multiplies your opportunities for defending and creating turnovers,” Miles said. “It’s just a little bit more excitement on that side of the field. I would like to think that we’re done with his in and out of the game.” More attention has been given to the speedy specialist since the season opener, but the Peterson-led return crew still ranks as one of the best in the Southeastern Conference. LSU is first in the SEC in punt returns with a 21.6 yard average and third in the SEC with 28.1 yards per kickoff return. Contact Michael Lambert at mlambert@lsureveille.com
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BASKETBALL
Junior forward Green sprains wrist Injury won’t cause missed game time Luke Johnson Sports Contributor
LSU junior forward Garrett Green injured his right wrist when he fell down stairs while helping a roommate move a mattress. Green is listed as day to day while recovering from the injury. He is wearing a soft-splint on his wrist, which has been diagnosed as a sprain. “He’s day to day right now. He won’t miss any game time,” said basketball trainer Shawn
Eddy. “It’s nothing serious requiring surgery at this time.” Green struggled to stay on the court last season because of foul trouble. The 6-foot-11-inch forward averaged 10.7 minutes per game, mainly because he averaged a foul for every six minutes he was on the court. The Woodland Hills, Calif., native’s most extensive playing time came Feb. 13 at Vanderbilt last season, where he scored six points on 60 percent shooting and tallied six rebounds in 30 minutes. Green fouled out of the game. In 30 games last season, including 11 starts, Green averaged 2.1 points and 2.5 rebounds while
shooting 33.8 percent from the field and 29.6 percent from the free throw line. The Tigers figure to have strong competition at the forward spot this season with an influx of freshman and transfer talent. Freshmen Matt Derenbecker and Jalen Courtney and Ole Miss transfer Malcolm White join a frontcourt led by junior Storm Warren, the Tigers’ only returning double-digit scorer. Green redshirted his sophomore season because of a back injury that required surgery. Contact Luke Johnson at ljohnson@lsureveille.com
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page 10 “The North Carolina kick didn’t seem very important at the time, but pooch punted once against Missis- they ended up coming back,” Jasper sippi State. Jasper, who doubled as a said. “It wouldn’t have even been a soccer player in high school, prides game if I had made that [field goal]. You can’t go out there and not care himself on his versatility. “I’ve never been the kind of about a certain kick because it could end up biting you.” person to do just Jasper exhibited one thing and be his versatility in high done,” Jasper school as a running said. “I’m glad quarterback and wide I’ve become receiver in addition to a better pooch kicker. His first career punter over the field goal was a gameyears to help out winner as a freshman the team there. Les Miles against Briarcrest I’m really happy Christian School, the I get to help the LSU football coach alma mater of Miteam on mulchael Oher, subject of tiple levels.” Jasper made six of eight field the 2009 movie “The Blind Side.” Shepard said he is “so proud” goals from 40 yards or more in the 2009 season, including a long of 52 of Jasper’s ability to be a reliable yards. He is No. 1 in LSU history kicker for LSU. “He really is our best offensive with a field-goal percentage of 86.7 weapon,” Shepard said. “People percent. LSU coach Les Miles said like to see the running backs and Jasper’s dependability makes him receivers, but your kicker is really quick to send Jasper out even for your best friend. It’s a hit or a miss, and he has the most pressure on his long field goals. “Think about what he did for back.” Shepard said Jasper is an easyus. He came out and put our first four scores on the board,” Miles going player with a unique personalsaid. “We turned to him. When you ity. “He’s a small dude, one of have that reputation of ‘Just ask me, Coach, and let’s get it done,’ it’s a the smallest dudes we have on the team, but he has a huge personality,” very confident one.” Jasper said the key to being a Shepard said. “He thinks he’s about successful kicker is to treat every 330 [pounds] and says he wants to do Big Cat [drills]. He’s somebody I kick seriously. He gave the example of the truly think of as a friend and a brothNorth Carolina game, in which er I’ll have for the rest of my life.” the Tar Heels crept back into the game in the second half and had Contact Rachel Whittaker at two chances to win the game in the final seconds. rwhittaker@lsureveille.com
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‘[Jasper] came out and put our first four scores on the board. We turned to him.’
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“We’re going to test him. ... He looks forward to making a big play.” In the midst of the defense’s ball-hawking play, Miles said junior quarterback Jordan Jefferson is maturing, though he finished with 97 yards passing, just one more yard than he had against Vanderbilt. “Any time the offense is going down the field, it’s based on these things – the quarterback is managing the offense, dealing the ball appropriately, some good calls ... and he’s executing,” Miles said. “My guess is if he would have put a little bit tighter of a grip on a couple of
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Roman Harper intercepted a pass by Alex Smith at the 26 in the first quarter. Malcolm Jenkins recovered Delanie Walker’s fumble at the 3 just before halftime as the Niners failed to capitalize on opportunities. On a festive evening at Candlestick Park in which the 49ers retired Hall of Famer Jerry Rice’s No. 80 jersey at halftime, the Niners looked little like the championship teams Rice starred on in the 1980s and ’90s. Gore provided the highlight, running for 112 yards and catching a 12-yard touchdown pass from Smith. New Orleans’ defense shined for the second straight game in the national spotlight, the Saints’ first game since kicking off the NFL season in prime time on Sept. 9 with a
Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2010 those balls, we would’ve thrown for even more yards.” In injury news, junior safety Karnell Hatcher returned to the starting lineup against Mississippi State, and Miles said junior tight end Deangelo Peterson and senior running back Richard Murphy will practice this week. LSU’s home game Oct. 2 against Tennessee is at 2:30 p.m. on CBS. The matchup between Florida and Alabama will follow at 7 p.m. The Tigers will wear white uniforms Saturday for a nationally televised audience on ESPN2. They will don purple uniforms Oct. 16 against McNeese State and Nov. 13 against Louisiana-Monroe.
The 1970 LSU football team that won the SEC championship will be recognized before the kickoff of the West Virginia game. The LSU and West Virginia coaching staffs will wear Coach to Cure MD patches this weekend signifying support for the annual effort to raise money in the battle against Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. It is the third year in a row college football coaches around the country are participating in the Coach to Cure MD program, which has raised more than $500,000 for the cause.
14-9 victory over the Vikings. The inconsistent Saints offense looked far from top form but still found a way to beat the Niners for the sixth straight time. San Francisco helped out by committing the three turnovers and snapping a ball out of the end zone for a safety on the opening series. New Orleans is 2-0 in consecutive seasons for the first time in franchise history. Brees calmly directed New Orleans into the end zone in its first drive just as he did in the team’s initial series in the opener. Brees — who took time to sign autographs on the sideline before dressing for the game — capped the seven-play, 46yard drive by hitting a wide-open Bush, who pointed to the crowd and then saluted. Brees completed 28 of 38 passes for 254 yards, eight of those completions to Pierre Thomas.
49ers coach Mike Singletary said during the week, “We will stop Drew Brees.” Hartley also kicked fourthquarter field goals of 46 and 19 yards for the Saints, who have a quick turnaround heading into their NFC South matchup Sunday with the Falcons. Atlanta is coming off a commanding 41-7 win against Arizona. Smith was 23 of 32 for 275 yards with two interceptions. The 49ers finally reached the end zone for their first touchdown of the season at the 9:52 mark of the second quarter when Smith connected with Gore. But there were few such moments because of all the mistakes — many of the same things that hurt San Francisco in an embarrassing 31-6 loss at Seattle.
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Audubon paintings not a remedy for budget cuts So Miss Calzada is so concerned about the future of her university that the only remedy she can offer is to get rid of that “picture book of birds” because somehow it’s just so onerous to maintain? She either did not read completely or did not understand the contents of the article, which strikes me as strange for an English major. Maybe part of the problem
is that such an emphasis is placed on the cash value of the Audubon folios, a dangerous prospect in an environment where every aspect of university business is quantified and scrutinized with the intention of downsizing. But I’m sure my colleagues at Special Collections would be happy to enlighten her as to the actual circumstances of the Audubon Folio’s purchase, maintenance costs, and value it adds not only to the library collection but also to LSU’s position as the state’s flagship university. You see, Miss Calzada, there are numerous ways to value historical artifacts like the folios, some that are less tangible than others. It
is not only an asset that will likely retain and exceed its monetary worth over time, it is also a measure of the manpower, expertise, and continuous community engagement that goes into maintaining a world class research facility that is available to everybody in this state. The folios are a physical embodiment of an important chapter in early American and Louisiana history, which has left an indelible mark on our present understanding of natural history, publishing, and early statehood. In other words, artistic value is not the sole measure or even the best one to go by when determining what should or should not be kept for posterity.
Sure, the university could make a quick buck if they decided to auction off the folios or any other designated LSU treasure, but then what? Does this do anything to address the long-term budget problems that LSU is facing? Does it address the underlying problems with taxes and other revenue streams that threaten the viability of higher education throughout the state? Of course it doesn’t. So please, do yourself this favor: seek out those things that help make your university and your educational experience exceptional. I think you’ll be surprised with what you find. Your concern over the fate of university employees and
Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2010 students is commendable, but you truly are going for the low hanging fruit in suggesting that a rejection of culture is a desirable path to follow. Bradley J. Wiles Manuscripts Archivist Special Collections, LSU Libraries Hill Memorial Library
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CAMPUS-RESIDENT ALIEN
TV drug ads trying to sell viewers more than medication Televised drug ads have become more than simple advertisements for medicinal products — they’ve become alarmingly misleading. This would be an important subject under any point of view, but I can tell you the quantity and quality of ads for medicines on American TV is especially shocking to a foreigner. Most of them portray a nice atmosphere, depicting a family environment or happy moments of life (if you take that drug, of course). Either that or they suggest how cool you can be if you
take Zyrtec, for example, like the cute girl who can finally breathe freely (because of Zyrtec, not because she’s a human being). Then, in a frighteningly quick, nonchalant manner, a list of side effects including the risk of death, or in some cases sui- Marcelo Vieira cidal thoughts Opinion columnist sounds through the last seconds of the ad. This only adds to the bizarre feeling
that the commercial is not selling a common product, like a sneaker or a cell phone, even if it seemed like it in most of the commercial. Not by chance, these commercials are running more frequently during prime time. Drug companies know what they’re doing. According to the Pharma Marketing Network Forums, data compiled by the Nielsen Company (consumer research and measure and information) shows that last year drugs ads in printed media increased by 11 percent, to a
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cost of $162.6 million, and radio ads jumped by 112 percent, to a cost of $46.3 million. The pharmaceutical giants also jumped heavily on digital marketing — Internet ads have doubled over the last five years, hitting $117.4 million, up 31 percent from last year alone. In addition to these spikes in spending, $7.6 million was also spent on outdoor ads. Of course, we’re talking about big-name brands like Pfizer (manufacturer of Viagra and famous cholesterol control drug Lipitor) and AstraZeneca. A bigger chunk of their marketing budget is spent on ads for drugs that treat chronic conditions. It’s no secret these giant industries are well known for lobbying in Washington — in 2001 they settled a charge engaged in the 1990s to protect their profits against rising generics sales — and triggering a new era of consumer advocates. A Consumer Reports National Research Center poll conducted in May also shows patients are concerned about how drug companies are influencing doctors — and they should be. More than 75 percent of 1,651 doctors accepted drug samples, according to a survey published in April 2007 by the New England Journal of Medicine, and 83 percent took free lunches from drug makers. Nearly 30 percent of physicians were paid by industry firms for consulting, speaking, serving on an advisory board or enrolling patients in clinical trials. Reports from the Pharmaceutical Research and
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Manufacturers of America say that direct-to-consumer advertising enhances doctor-patient relationships. Yeah, right. Watch some of the commercials on YouTube and see if you feel more enlightened about what your doctor has to tell you. I think watching these commercials presents candid proof of how stupid drug makers want to believe we are. Medicines are not like other goods in modern life and should not be sold as if they were. You need medicine because you are sick, and medicines should be used as treatment and not crutches, even if you are diagnosed with a chronic condition. There’s definitely something rotten in the kingdom of marketing and the promotion of drugs. Moreso, there’s something profoundly sick in our society, besides the poor condition of public (or private, if you please) health issues. When diseases become reasons for designed publicity and consumption desires, it’s time to ask once and again: Where is humanity going? Not to the drugstore, I hope. Marcelo Vieira is a 32-yearold jazz cello graduate student from Brazil. Follow him on twitter @TDR_MVieira.
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Quote of the Day “It is madness for sheep to talk peace with a wolf.”
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Students should have choice on how they take notes in class If you’re reading this column in class, look up for a second and glance around the room. How many people do you see on laptops? Chances are, if you’re in one of the bigger auditorium classrooms, at least one-third to a half of your fellow classmates are doing something on a laptop. Whether it’s taking notes, looking up information about the professor’s lecture, checking email or Facebook, playing a game or watching a movie, technology has overtaken the classroom and become an unspoken necessity of college life. How many of your friends start college with a laptop? How many teachers assign some type of online assignment? It’s almost safe to answer “all of them” to both of those questions. However, some teachers are
now banning the use of technology by students in their classes. As a former engineering major, it was basically required that we bring our laptops to class with us — either to research more about the lecture during class or more easily interact with the designs and figures being discussed that day. Now as a communications major, a laptop isn’t exactly required in some of my classes, and a majority of my teachers are telling us not to bring them at Adam Arinder all. What some Opinion columnist teachers say about studies showing students learn better by handwriting notes or the information is better learned by writing first then typing makes sense. Not everyone learns the
same way. I’m the type of person who would rather write down my notes because I learn better that way. But the guy sitting next to me in class may have his computer out furiously typing away at every little thing the teacher says because that’s how he learns. And there’s absolutely nothing wrong with that. Hell, there’s not even anything wrong with someone else in the class blowing the teacher off completely and sitting in class mindlessly playing Farmville the entire time until they realize everyone is leaving because class is over. As long as they aren’t distracting their fellow classmates with their cow-milking, it’s their prerogative if they want to pass the class they’re paying for or not. It shouldn’t be up to the teachers and faculty or even the fancypants researchers to tell students
how they should learn. It’s safe to say every student enrolled at the University is over 18 and is therefore an adult. And while their actions in Tigerland on the weekends may not reflect their “adult” status, they are quite able to make the decision whether to show up to class or not — and if they do show up to class, whether they take notes in class or play StarCraft 2 instead. The Internet is not always a bad thing. In classrooms outfitted with computers and huge projectors, lectures are enhanced with things like PowerPoint presentations, clips from YouTube and information from various encyclopedias online. Just like lectures are improved with the use of technology, notetaking is too. Since students are now required to pay technology fees to the University every year, it would
only seem fair to allow the student the decision on how to use it — even if it does botch their GPA. There’s been no official stance by the University, though the topic has been brought up to Student Government. But, until there is more of a concrete stance taken by University officials — more than just random teachers’ syllabi — there should be no reason to ban the use of technology in the classroom, as long as no one is watching any porn or worse, Justin Bieber videos in class. Adam Arinder is a 21-yearold communication studies senior from Baton Rouge. Follow him on Twitter @TDR_aarinder.
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POP GOES THE CULTURE
‘Glee’ promotes stereotypes, misleads youth, ruins music Bless me Breesus, for I have sinned: I can’t stand the juvenile, drama-filled TV show you watch with Brittany and Baylen every week, otherwise known as “Glee.” I know, I know — only the evil Cheerios’ coach Sue Sylvester could hate “Glee.” The first season’s rave reviews render it one of the “untouchables” of pop culture, free from critique and reproach. I’m supposed to find it addicting and irresistible. “Glee” received numerous Emmy nominations this year, though few actual wins — and rightfully so, because it is some
of the worst acting and singing you’ll ever experience in your life. Of course, the performance quality is secondary. “Glee” depends on the theatrics and feelgood effects of its musical numbers (and the attractive, typecast stars) for its popularity. The show’s impact on the music industry is undeniable: Episodes of “Glee” and their accompanying soundtracks dominate iTunes’ top downloads. “Glee’s” main men have been hired to host just about everything these days. It’s even spawned a new
word, as “Gleek” (a fan of the show) regularly finds its way into the collegiate vocabulary. “Glee” is redefining pop culture. You know you’ve arrived as a music legend when your songs are butchered on one of the episodes. Classic hits get a pop makeover, and even pop songs reach a new low — their melodies are mangled, tempos quicken a few beats, and the vocals reach a much higher pitch. People our age can’t appreciate good musicals (or good music) anymore because this “High School Musical” caliber of
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production is all we’re given. The obsession with “Glee” also reveals this generation’s priorities and thirst for drama. Last semester, a fire forced us to evacuate our dorm for hours. But most residents weren’t worried about their belongings getting scorched or interrupted study sessions — they Kelly Hotard were pissed Opinion columnist about missing an episode of “Glee.” Hardly a day goes by without overhearing students gush about how much they hate drama. And yet, every Tuesday night they’ll gladly settle down to enjoy the latest episode of “Glee,” immersing themselves in the clichéd, overdone high school soap opera. “Glee” is fine — if you’re an adolescent misfit dying to escape the cruel reality of your daily life. Watching lets us relive the hell of high school through others portraying the same ordeal — except they burst into song when it happens, and everything eventually falls into place the way it’s “supposed” to be. It’s pathetic something this childish has caught on at the college level. “Glee” wouldn’t be so bad if its stereotypes and plotlines weren’t so fake. Then again, this superficiality is what makes it so high school. But the glee club at middleof-nowhere McKinley High is a horrible misrepresentation of the “low-budget school.” No average high school has this much
drama or such a put-together show choir. “Glee” supposedly makes a case for keeping music and performing arts education in schools — a noble cause. But it does so on the premise that everyday show choirs can actually perform this way. I hope I don’t need to tell you a standard high school show choir can’t afford the lip-syncing technology New Directions employs every week. Aside from being Drew Brees’ guilty pleasure, “Glee’s” only redeeming characters are the pessimistic cheerleading coach and catty drama king, Kurt, played by Jane Lynch and Chris Colfer, respectively. Ironically, the two most stereotyped characters offer the most believable acting performances. So Gleeks, you can have your Disney-fied Finn, bad boy Puck or whichever star of the show you idolize. Feel free to indulge in the butchered ballads which have music purists everywhere clawing their ears out — just keep your playlists to yourself. Kelly Hotard is a 19-year-old mass communication sophomore from Picayune, Miss. Follow her on Twitter @TDR_khotard.
Contact Kelly Hotard at khotard@lsureveille.com
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