October 18, 2022 . Volume 79 . Issue 5
Blemish on the Crown:
SGA Senate votes to unanimously censor Miss Junior Ti’Ja Taylor
THE SOUTHERN DIGEST On last Thursday, a senate meeting was called to order at 6:31 p.m. Students entered promptly, desirous to know the accusations of a Student Government Association member. The voting for or against censorship of Miss Junior, Sydney LaFleur. Senate President Armani Pink moderated the meeting, with 10 senators present. After committee reports concluded, the leading subject matter of the meeting was introduced. LaFleur was asked by Senate President Pink to present her statement. LaFleur explained her faults in the circumstances of her and another member of SGA. Compelling the senators to vote against censorship, LaFleur currently has “pending harassment claims of a fellow SGA member that has led to outside charges that do not constitutionally reflect the university,” stated President Pink of the senate. LaFleur
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occasions where her and two always intervene. other females were in opposition. “I wanted my friends to talk Controversy arose notably when it out I was never the aggressor she was accused of saying, “what as noted by Cullier. I accept full you did to my friend wasn’t right, so I have the right to beat your a—.” She later tried to mend the See BLEMISH page 3 friendship, but tension would
Survival: Balancing Student Life Ti’Ja Taylor
THE SOUTHERN DIGEST Living an adequate student life is established by finding an equal balance in all aspects of your life. Encompassing school, work, health, and your emotional well-being, learning how to achieve balance in all of your responsibilities will give you the capability to be happy and content. On your path to having a balanced student life, learn how to make schedules and invest in a planner. “You can’t do fifty things and think you’re going to remember them all. But it is important to be involved socially so you’ll learn and grow … as well as taking time to stay physically fit instead of driving to class walk,” said Dr. ValaRay J. Irvin, the Executive Director and licensed psychologist at Southern University Counseling Center. The Digest interviewed two active students at S.U. that juggle many roles and manage to live balanced lifestyles. Robyn Hughes See BALANCE page 3
The Dream That became Reality: Southern University Laboratory Celebrates Centennial year Nodea Sewell
THE SOUTHERN DIGEST What started as a dream for Dr. Joseph S. Clark who served as president of Southern University A&M College from 1913-1938 became the institution now known as Southern University Laboratory School. Southern Lab has created many opportunities and exposure to their students over the centennial.
Southern Lab. was founded in 1922 by Dr. Joseph S. Clark. Dr.Clark dreamed that a strong training school should be established to provide a training ground for Southern University students to enroll in the teacher preparation program. After interviewing Southern Lab director Dr. Herman Brister, we learned about Southern University Laboratory rich history and the potential this institution carries. Dr. Brister answered questions about the future of Southern Lab and the next 100 years. Brister responded, “It’s important for us to make sure that the
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foundations in the core beliefs are still vibrant for the next 100 years. This institution is important for the North Federal community and the Baton Rouge community. Southern University Laboratory School is a microcosm of what the HBCU experience is like for college students,” Brister continued.
“At Southern Lab you don’t have to hide who you are, you don’t have to hide your blackness. It’s a safe haven for students. For the next 100 years we want to make sure we continue that legacy. We want to make sure that A: the school is still here. B: that the legacy and tradition is stronger than ever for the next 100 years from now,” Brister concluded.
Upon graduation, Brister provided a percentage of Southern Lab graduates that would go on to Southern University and A&M College. Brister stated, “A good 60-75% attend Southern if not, more.” Brister described how Southern University Laboratory See SU LAB page 3
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