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LSU System looks toward Midyear cuts were more changes, permanent leaders modest than anticipated Ferris McDaniel Senior Investigative Reporter
On one foot, William “Bill” Jenkins wears the shoe of the University’s interim chancellor. On the other, he wears that of the LSU System president. His view on the LSU System is that it cannot continue to operate in the manner it has in the past. If the University doesn’t begin adapting to problems, it won’t be able to succeed — or even survive — he said. A sudden mass exodus of a handful of administrators has led LSU to examine its organizational structure and why important figures are leaving. The University’s former model of organization consisted of the Baton Rouge
campus headed by former Chancellor Michael Martin. Other LSU campuses — LSU-Alexandria, Eunice and Shreveport; LSU Paul M. Hebert Law Center; LSU AgCenter; LSU medical schools in Shreveport and New Orleans; and the Pennington Biomedical Research Center — possessed their own leaders. Combined, they answered to former LSU System President John Lombardi. But this hierarchy shattered in May 2012 when the Board of Supervisors fired Lombardi, and Jenkins was chosen as interim system president. Organizational fragility heightened further when Martin announced he would trade one chancellor position for another at Colorado ADMINISTRATION, see page 6
Alyson Gaharan Staff Writer
The University’s $3.4 million midyear budget cut was less than anticipated and modest compared to others the University has experienced in the past five years, according to Interim System President and Chancellor William “Bill” Jenkins. The cut, announced by Jenkins on Dec. 20, is the least severe of five consecutive midyear cuts the University has undergone since 2008. The midyear cuts have varied in amount, the most severe being a $15.7 million cutback in the 2009-10 fiscal year. “Theoretically, it’s an annual budget,
Previous midyear budget cuts to LSU: · · · · ·
2008 - $15.5 million 2009 - $15.7 million 2010 - $5.1 million 2011 - $8.1 million 2012 - $3.4 million
but as you see, every year for the last five years, it’s become common that we have to plan for these type of midyear cuts,” said Tommy Smith, director of the Office of Budget and Planning. “Obviously we BUDGET, see page 15
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INTERNATIONAL Gay marriage protest converges on Eiffel Tower in opposition to plan PARIS (AP) — Holding ancient flags and young children, hundreds of thousands of people converged Sunday on the Eiffel Tower to protest the French president’s plan to legalize gay marriage and thus allow same-sex couples to adopt and conceive children. The opposition to President Francois Hollande’s plan has underscored divisions among the secular-but-Catholic French. While polls show the majority of French still support legalizing gay marriage, that backing gets lukewarm when children come into play. French jets bomb major Malian city to combat extremists’ control BAMAKO, Mali (AP) — French fighter jets bombed rebel targets in a major city in Mali’s north Sunday, pounding the airport as well as training camps, warehouses and buildings used by the al-Qaidalinked Islamists controlling the area, officials and residents said. The French-led effort to take back Mali’s north from the extremists began with airstrikes by combat helicopters in the small town of Konna. It has grown to a coordinated attack by stateof-the-art fighter jets that have bombarded at least five towns.
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People gather on the “Champs de Mars” in Paris on Sunday. Protesters mobilize against the French president’s plan to legalize gay marriage.
Egyptian appeals court orders retrial for former president Mubarak CAIRO (AP) — A Cairo appeals court on Sunday overturned Hosni Mubarak’s life sentence and ordered a retrial of the former Egyptian president for failing to prevent the killing of hundreds of protesters during the 2011 uprising that toppled his regime. The ruling put the spotlight back on the highly divisive issue of justice for the former leader — and his top security officers — in a country has been more focused on the political and economic turmoil that has engulfed the country for two years.
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NATIONAL
STATE/LOCAL
Reddit co-founder commits suicide in New York weeks before trial
Heavy rain floods Louisiana levees, crawfish swim out of ponds
NEW YORK (AP) — The family of a Reddit co-founder who committed suicide weeks before he was to go on trial on federal charges that he stole millions of scholarly articles is blaming prosecutors for his death. Aaron Swartz hanged himself in his Brooklyn apartment Friday night, his family and authorities said. The 26-year-old had fought to make online content free to the public and as a teenager helped create RSS, a family of Web feed formats used to gather updates from blogs, news, audio and video. Indiana father forgives parents for 20-year abduction, wants to see son
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — As rain followed rain in south Louisiana, the president of the Louisiana Crawfish Farmers Association saw a good chunk of his crop swim over the levees around his ponds while fish swam in to feast on those remaining. David Savoy of Church Point says rains since last week have overtopped the levees in about 35 percent of his 1,700 acres of ponds. But he says those are his most lowlying ponds, which also tend to be the most productive. The National Weather Service has called a flash flood watch in northeast Louisiana and northwest Mississippi.
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — An Indiana man says he forgives his parents for allegedly abducting his son nearly 20 years ago and he’s eager to be reacquainted with him. Richard Wayne Landers Sr. told The Associated Press on Sunday he wants to tell his son, Michael Landers, he loves him but doesn’t know his number. He says he can’t afford to go to Minnesota, where his son was found living with his parents. Landers Sr.’s parents allegedly abducted his son in 1994 amid a custody dispute with the boy’s mother.
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In this Jan. 30, 2009, photo, Internet activist Aaron Swartz poses for a photo in Miami Beach, Fla. Swartz was found dead Friday in his Brooklyn apartment.
Newtown weighs fate of Connecticut school where 26 died in shooting NEWTOWN, Conn. (AP) — About 200 people attended a public meeting in Newtown, Conn. on Sunday on what to do with Sandy Hook Elementary School, where a gunman killed 20 first-graders and six educators last month. Opinions were mixed on whether the school should be torn down. Audrey Bart has two children who were at the school on the day of the shootings but weren’t hurt. She says children shouldn’t lose the school they love.
Market outlook bright for soybeans, rice as agriculture prices stabilize WELSH (AP) — Despite uncertainty surrounding federal farm legislation, agricultural economists are optimistic about the market outlook for rice and soybeans with higher prices and more varieties expected. The American Press reports that was the message given to more than 50 Southwest Louisiana rice and soybean growers attending an agriculture forum last week in Welsh.
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GREEK LIFE
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SAE Alumnus opens new kolache restaurant fraternity Kitchen specializes dismissed in Texas breakfast until 2015 Jonathan Olivier Staff Writer
Camille Stelly Contributing Writer
As of Nov. 16, the University’s chapter of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity is no longer active on campus. The suspension will be lifted in 2015 — it ends Dec. 31, 2014. Hazing was the cited reason for the closure, according to a statement from Brandon E. Weghorst, associate executive director of communications at the national headquarters of Sigma Alpha Epsilon. “Sigma Alpha Epsilon will not tolerate hazing or behavior that violates risk-management policies or the general guidelines for chapter operations,” Weghorst said in the statement. “The organization expects its chapters to adhere to stringent policies and practices that help our members become gentlemen and leaders and to live up to our creed and principles.” An anonymous member of the Greek community told The Daily Reveille in November that SAE’s offenses were sexual in nature. Associate Vice Chancellor and Dean of Students K.C. White did not confirm or deny the claim, but said, “The way in which SAE was orienting new members was not in line with the with the principle of SAE: The True Gentleman. ... The same behavior violates the University hazing policy.” SAE underwent due process, a process set forth by Policy Statement 52, which is standard in violations of the Code of Student Conduct. The University met with officers, advisers and alumni of SAE to ensure individuals and the organization had a clear understanding of the Code of Student Conduct and where the fraternity was in violation. When a student organization goes through due process, the organization has the option to accept administrative action by the University or to refer the matter to a hearing panel. The Louisiana Epsilon chapter of SAE chose to accept administrative action by the University. White said actions taken by the University are not actions from a court of law standpoint, but from a policy-adhering educational institution. “Ideally, SAE will be back in 2015,” White said. “... SAE is a strong contributor to the LSU Greek community.” The chapter house, which is managed by a private house corporation, has been closed. “Overall, the University supports and believes in the value of the Greek community. We are committed to having SAE back at LSU,” White said. Contact Camille Stelly at cstelly@lsureveille.com
Baton Rouge residents now have the opportunity to enjoy kolaches, a Texas breakfast favorite, at University alumnus Will Edwards’ newly opened restaurant, The Kolache Kitchen. The Kolache Kitchen, located at the corner of Nicholson and East Boyd drives, had a soft opening Saturday. The restaurant has free Wi-Fi, a drive-thru, and Community Coffee alongside various breakfast items on the menu. photos by CONNOR TARTER / The Daily Reveille The Kolache Kitchen will hold a grand opening in the com- Kolache Kitchen owner and University ing weeks. alumnus Will Edwards [right] poses Edwards conceived the project with trays of prepared kolaches after noticing a lack of breakfast Saturday inside his restaurant on the restaurants near campus. corner of Nicholson Drive. “It was a perfect product to bring to Baton Rouge,” Edwards get connected with Cracker Barrel said. “There is no breakfast com- gas stations, and Mr. D’Agostino called them and told them he had petition in Baton Rouge.” The Kolache Kitchen will pri- a client trying to release a new marily serve kolaches, a breakfast product, something out of the orpastry typically the size of a hot dinary.” As a result of D’Agostino’s dog bun, popular in portions of Edrecommendation, Edwards found wards’s home state of Texas. the current locaEdwards retion for his restauceived help in his What’s a Kolache? rant. endeavor from the Edwards said Louisiana Busi- A kolache (pronounced kuhany new entrepreness and Technol- LAH-chee) is a breakfast pastry neurs hoping to ogy Center, a small typically the size of a hot dog start a small busibusiness incubator bun, popular in Texas. It can be that serves as an filled with “all kinds of meats and ness should seek advice from the outreach program cheeses, wrapped in soft sweet and provides dif- dough and baked fresh every day,” LBTC; however, he advised that inferent services to according to Edwards. terested parties be help more than 200 businesses Where can you find one? serious and willing to put forth great each year. The organization is af- The Kolache Kitchen is located at effort. Edwards filiated with the the corner of Nicholson and East said he hopes stuUniversity, but Boyd drives. Hours of operation dents enjoy his s e l f - g e n e r a t e s are tentatively set from 6 a.m. restaurant and it funding through until 3 p.m. becomes a place various companies. Services are also free to the where they can study during their free time. organization’s clients. Hours of operation are tentaThe LBTC also has an innovation park located on the Uni- tively set from 6 a.m. until 3 p.m., versity’s campus to serve as an of- but are subject to change. fice space for clients, said Charles D’Agostino, LBTC founder and Watch a video of the executive director. opening of The Kolache “We do everything to ensure they become a successful busiKitchen at lsureveille.com. ness,” D’Agostino said. The LBTC services range from helping with paperwork, Contact Jonathan Olivier at loans and investors to finding suitjolivier@lsureveille.com able locations for a business. The LBTC maintains relationships with clients to provide help whenever it is needed. D’Agostino said those who work through the LBTC are “clients for life.” “[Edwards] came to us with an idea,” D’Agostino said. From there, the LBTC helped Edwards develop a viable business plan out of his idea, turning it into a reality. “I don’t think I would have been able to do it without them,” Edwards said. “... They helped me
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CRIME
Monday, January 14, 2013
LSUPD reports less crime this winter break Nic Cotten Staff Writer
Over the winter holiday, the LSU Police Department reported 20 fewer criminal incidents including thefts, vehicle crashes and damages to property than during the previous year’s break. There were 73 total reported incidents during the break, and 33 of them were criminal. Non-criminal reports include documenting suspicious persons, medical emergencies, non-criminal property damage or other miscellaneous or informationonly reports, said LSUPD spokesman Capt. Cory Lalonde. The report showed LSUPD officers responded to 100 calls during last year’s break, 53 of which were criminal. Lalonde said police were “always patrolling proactively,” though
he attributed the decrease in crime to a quieter campus than the previous year. Only one vehicle burglary was reported during the break, while nine were reported last year, according to police statistics. “We can’t be everywhere at once,” Lalonde said about preventing crime over the holiday. “Vehicle burglaries are especially hard to predict, but overall it was generally quieter.” Reports decreased in all criminal categories but damange to property. One more incident was reported during this break than last year. Thefts decreased from 10 incidences in 2011 to seven in 2012. Burglaries decreased from five to one, vehicle burglaries from nine to one and DWI arrests from four to two. There were 13 traffic crashes during this break, four fewer than
last year, according to the report. Only three of the wrecks this year were hit-and-runs, while six were of the same nature last year. Wen Koay, finance junior, said he thought the East Campus Apartments security was illustrative of the “quiet break.” “To put how safe I felt on a scale from one to 10, it was about a seven or eight,” Koay said. Engineering sophomore Maryssa Offlee spent the last week of the break living in the Engineering Residential College. “The LSU Police gave a presentation about dorm safety during RA training and they did a good job with that,” Offlee said. “… Of course I felt safe, it’s LSU.” Contact Nic Cotten at ncotten@lsureveille.com
This year (2012-2013) from Dec. 8 to Jan. 9: Reported incidents: 73 Criminal Incidents: Thefts Damage to Property Burglaries Vehicle Burglaries DWI Arrests Traffic Crashes
7 9 1 1 2 13 (3 hit-and-run)
Last year (2011-2012) from Dec. 10 to Jan. 11: Reported incidents: 100 Criminal Incidents: Thefts Damage to Property Burglaries Vehicle Burglaries DWI Arrests Traffic Crashes
10 8 5 9 4 17 (6 hit-and-run)
ANNIVERSARY
Vet School’s cancer treatment unit celebrates 10 years Shannon Roberts Senior Contributing Writer
Dogs wagged their tails happily Saturday afternoon as they were greeted by the caregivers who treated them for cancer. The School of Veterinary Medicine launched its 40th anniversary celebration by honoring the anniversary of its cancer treatment unit. The oncology unit of the school opened in January 2003 and accepted its first patient in March of the same year, said Jenny Cassibry, registered veterinary technician and head nurse of the cancer treatment unit. Assistant professor of medical oncology Bonnie Boudreaux said the unit serves four states. Some of the services the unit provides include radiation and chemotherapy. At the celebration, clients lit candles in memory of their pets lost to cancer. Client Anne Dunn said her 13-year-old Scottish Terrier, Maggie, was diagnosed with a large brain tumor and received radiation
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Retired AgCenter employee Diane Butler and Squeaker came out to support the LSU Veterinary School on Saturday.
for about a month-and-a-half. “The fact that they cured the tumor is utterly amazing,” Dunn said. She said the care Maggie received from the doctors and staff made them feel like family. Even after Maggie’s tumor had gone, they continued to check her condition. Cassibry has been with the unit since August 2003. She said she didn’t originally have an interest in internal medicine, but had several
family members with cancer. For Cassibry, fighting cancer in pets is her way of “touching” cancer and making a difference. She has also had to deal with a pet undergoing treatment at the unit. Recently her dog Roxi had a brain tumor. Cassibry said Roxi’s condition was so severe she couldn’t stand or walk. The situation was difficult for her, and Cassibry said she wanted to quit, but with the help of her colleagues, she stayed on the job. “We’re six months out, and she’s doing amazing,” she said. Chemotherapy nurse Tammy Moreau has had two of her cats undergo treatment at the unit. Her first cat Mitey was diagnosed with vaccine-induced fibrosarcoma in 1999. Mitey underwent chemotherapy, and Moreau said seeing how the treatment helped him encouraged her to work at the unit. She said the treatment allowed her to have Mitey 14 months longer. She said the canines and felines that go through treatment are brave and have a good attitude throughout
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TECHNOLOGY
LSU Dining introduces app, kiosks Zach Carline Contributing Writer
With the touch of a finger, students can now find out what’s on the menu, where to eat and whether the selections are good for their figures. LSU Dining announced Friday the release of a new mobile application and iPad kiosks for campus dining halls. This new app will allow students to access menus and nutrition information, dining location and hours, and it is available for any Apple iOS device. Students can download the stand-alone app via App On Campus or through a MyLSU app upgrade. In addition to the mobile app, iPad kiosks have been placed inside both The 5 and 459 Commons dining halls. The kiosks will display the same information as the mobile app. Dean Samuels, LSU Dining marketing director, demonstrated the app and explained its usefulness. “The app was developed simply to facilitate dining menus and nutrition information conveniently,” Samuels said. The app and kiosks list all of the dining locations on campus — both retail and dining halls — as well as the locations’ hours and menu. Once a menu item is selected, the nutrition information is displayed. Meals can be searched for up to three weeks in advance. For students with special diets, a list of nutritional highlights will be displayed for each menu item, like a vegetarian option or one made with sustainable seafood. Samuels said he sees the app as a useful tool for students dining on campus. “I expect students to be using and enjoy using the app,” he said.
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Dean Samuels, LSU Dining’s marketing director, demonstrates how the kiosk works Friday.
Samuels said he expects the GPS part of the app to be particularly useful to freshmen, who may not be familiar with the layout of campus. A student will be able to choose a dining location and receive walking or driving directions to that location from the app. Biology freshman Emily Newcomb said she is glad to see LSU Dining joining the trend and becoming more modern. She added that the nutritional information would be especially useful to students getting healthy for spring break. Environmental engineering freshman Jonathan Adams agreed that many students will find it useful.
“I like the nutrition facts, I think that is important,” he said. Adams also said it will be nice to know what is offered in order to plan meals beforehand. “It’s wonderful,” said associate professor of nutrition Georgianna Tuuri. “One of the problems of eating out is you don’t know how your food has been prepared,” Tuuri said. She said she believes the new app will “give [students] a chance to make more informed choices,” as well as serve as an educational tool. Contact Zach Carline at zcarline@lsureveille.com
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March for Life walks on Capitol
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Protesters gather Saturday to the State Capitol from the Old State Capitol for Baton Rouge’s third annual Louisiana Life March. Read about the march at lsureveille.com and see what one columnist thinks would improve the movement on p.13.
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Committee’s recently formed subcommittees will collect information from members of each LSU campus to determine their needs and ambitions, Bell said. “We spend way too much time trying to figure out how we do things on this campus and how they do things on other campuses,” Bell said.“Reorganization will allow us to communicate more effectively.” The University is looking for a president who will push for more online and hybrid courses, Bell said. A hybrid course involves students using online resources provided by instructors to enhance conversation in the classroom. If a student has an idea of what the day’s discussion will be about, time can be used more efficiently, Bell said. The University approved four online master’s degree programs last semester and is looking to add more,
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ADMINISTRATION LACKING There are still other administrative positions to be filled. The position held by Eric Monday, the University’s CFO and vice chancellor for Finance and Administrative Services, is vacant after his decision to take a job as the University of Kentucky’s executive vice president for Finance and Administration. This position will not be filled until after reorganization is complete, Bell said. Katrice Albert, vice provost for Equity, Diversity and Community Outreach, will soon be departing for
FACULTY PAY RAISES Bell said administrators leaving the University fits in with a lack of pay raises. Faculty have not received a pay raise in the past four years, which shocks Bell, he said. Robert Kuhn, vice provost and associate vice chancellor, echoes his colleagues’ notion. “Why are [administrators] leaving? I’m not going to tell you the only reason is they haven’t had a pay increase in four years, but it’s got to have an impact,” Kuhn said. Faculty members question their future at the University as a potential fifth year without salary increases approaches, Kuhn said. This trend, which Kuhn added isn’t happening everywhere, also causes difficulty in attracting faculty to the University. “What you want to see is a university that’s able to hang on to the best and brightest and recruit the best and brightest faculty and staff to serve you,” Bell said. “Some portion of their decision [to leave] is based on [pay]. If you continue to have years of this, it’ll become a really big part of it. We’re at risk, and we need to turn this around.” Faculty members are at the University because they “love LSU,” Bell said, but if someone is constantly being offered a position — possibly with higher pay — by colleagues at another university, he or she could eventually be inclined to leave. The University puts itself at risk for losing key faculty and staff by being stingy with pay raises, Bell said. But Bell assured that open positions are “not unusual” and shouldn’t be seen as “symptomatic of something awry.” A silver lining exists, he said. As new hires come in simultaneously, they will be enduring the visioning process for the University at the same time, he added. “We have 99.9 percent of the same people next fall as we have today. The people who are going to impact research and teaching the most are here,” Bell said. “It’s natural when there’s a change to be
PRINCIPLES OF REORGANIZATION Efficiency, low costs, global expansion and educational appeal will drive LSU’s reorganization and search for a new president. These are things the University has not strived for enough in recent times, Bell said. A major talking point in the reorganization is how the LSU campuses work together, Bell said. “Can we do things at a more productive manner and at a lower cost?” Bell asked. “Can faculty and students work together across these campuses that are being reorganized and reshaped to enhance education, research and community engagement?” The Transition Advisory
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LSU SYSTEM CHANGES Jenkins’ split time will change, said Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost Stuart Bell. The University and its Transition Advisory Committee, a 10-person team created to assist with reorganization, have melded the chancellor and president positions into one permanent title — president of LSU. A search for the president, a permanent leader for LSU, has commenced, Bell said. “The change we are going through now is that we’re going to still have one person, but physically they don’t have two hats,” he said. Now that the chancellor at the main campus will also be the president of other LSU chancellors, questions involving a redefined chain of command arise, Bell added. For example, when Martin was chancellor, he possessed equal authority as the Law Center’s chancellor, and they both answered to Lombardi, Bell said. But now that the chancellor of the Baton Rouge campus is president, will the law school chancellor and other chancellors be subordinate to that person? The Transition Advisory Committee will aim to resolve kinks like this in time, Bell said. A decision concerning a chain of command should be clear by March and will likely stir debate in the LSU community, he said. Then the committee will continue fine-tuning and reach a conclusion for most of the reorganization efforts by the end of the spring 2013 semester.
concerned, but we are going to end up in a great place because we have great people that we’re going to involve in the process to get there.”
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State University. Jenkins now juggles Martin’s role as well, spending some days in the chancellor’s office and others at the LSU System’s building.
a position at the University of Minnesota. Replacement searches for Thomas Klei, interim vice chancellor for Research and Economic Development, and Kevin Carman, dean of the College of Science, are under way, Bell said. Klei’s successor should be chosen by the spring. But why are these necessary leaders flocking the University for greener pastures?
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Bell said. These courses are strictly online, taught in seven-week modules, and allow the University to enroll students from around the United States and abroad. Finally, the University needs a leader who will “plant some attractive things about LSU” to draw students and faculty in and keep them here, Bell said. There is room to expand in size and quality, he added. “A year ago, I was looking into coming to LSU,” Bell said. “And what brought me here is a great university that has potential to be an even greater university.”
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Sports
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Who’s Out
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Ten underclassmen opt for NFL Draft Chris Abshire Senior Investigative Reporter
Since LSU’s 25-24 loss to Clemson in the Chick-fil-A Bowl, the hot topic surrounding Tiger football hasn’t been a second-straight bowl loss, another under whelming offensive outing or even LSU’s divisional rival, Alabama, claiming the crystal ball again. Instead, an unprecedented 10 LSU
underclassmen declaring for the NFL — who was last seen getting torched all Draft has dominated college football New Year’s Eve long by Clemson’s Deheadlines, both locally and nationally. Andre Hopkins and who isn’t even a topEye-popping as that 10 cornerback prospect double-digit tally is, it A columnist says the early — being so eager to hasn’t just been the sheer jump ship. draftees could be a number that’s turning ‘blessing’ for LSU, p. 8. After a joyless first heads. half of the 2012 season It’s a punter leaving half of his and a roller coaster final portion, the draft eligibility on the table. It’s junior cornerback Tharold Simon DRAFT, see page 11
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#1 ERIC REID, junior safety #11 SPENCER WARE, junior running back #18 BENNIE LOGAN, junior defensive tackle #24 THAROLD SIMON, junior cornerback #38 BRAD WING, sophomore punter #42 MICHAEL FORD, junior running back #46 KEVIN MINTER, junior linebacker #49 BARKEVIOUS MINGO, junior defensive end #76 CHRIS FAULK, junior offensive tackle #99 SAM MONTGOMERY, junior defensive end
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# 9 Ego Ferguson, sophomore defensive tackle #25 Kwon Alexander, freshman linebacker #26 Ronald Martin, sophomore safety #32 Jalen Collins, freshman cornerback #34 Micah Eugene, freshman safety #38 Jamie Keehn, freshman punter #45 Deion Jones, freshman linebacker #59 Jermauria Rasco, sophomore defensive end #90 Anthony Johnson, sophomore defensive tackle #94 Danielle Hunter, freshman defensive end
Next LSU stars waiting in the wings Tyler Nunez Sports Writer
Six starters graduating and 10 underclassmen declaring for the 2013 NFL Draft do not scare LSU coach Les Miles. In fact, he looks at the overhaul his team will soon undergo as a testament to the state of the program. “We are fortunate at LSU to be able to recruit the style of high school player
that can develop quickly into an NFLcaliber athlete,” Miles said in a news release. “The good fortune is that we invest in them, coach them and prepare them for the next step of their career.” With LSU’s entire defensive line on the way out, former five-star recruit and No. 1 defensive tackle prospect in the nation Anthony “Freak” Johnson will finally get his chance to shine in his junior season.
Johnson’s performance in the 2012 season was on par with the starters on the defensive line. His 10 tackles for loss are the most among returning LSU players. He also recorded 30 tackles and three sacks. Johnson will likely be joined by junior defensive tackle Ego Ferguson, who finished the season with 14 tackles. NEXT, see page 11
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Mass exodus could be blessing for LSU MIC’D UP MICAH BEDARD Sports Columnist Sometimes addition by subtraction is the best recipe for success. After an unheard of 10 LSU football underclassmen decided to forgo their remaining eligibility and take their talents to the 2013 NFL draft, you were all probably thinking, “We’re screwed.” But before you go canceling your season tickets and forking coach Les Miles’s lawn to blame him for all the early departures, take a deep breath and relax. It’s going to be OK. Replacing such a large number of players may turn out to be the best thing to happen to the LSU football program in recent memory. Multiple starting positions have opened up, and that could raise the eyebrows of some top recruits still waiting to make their college decisions. Of course, the biggest fish still lurking in the 2013 class is consensus No. 1 prospect defensive end Robert Nkemdiche from Longville, Ga. His two final choices are Ole Miss, where his brother Denzel plays, and LSU. LSU didn’t have much of a shot to land the freakish 6-foot5, 265-pound Nkemdiche before Barkevious Mingo’s and Sam Montgomery’s departures from the defensive line. Now, LSU has a legitimate chance to have its name called when he makes his decision. If there’s one thing I’ve learned about covering Miles’ team the last few years, it’s that the best player will play, whether he’s a true freshman or a sixth-year senior. If Nkemdiche decides to pledge his allegiance to the purple and gold, expect to hear Tiger Stadium announcer Dan Borné call Nkemdiche’s and LSU’s current top signee linebacker/defensive end Kendell Beckwith’s names in the starting lineup. You’ve seen the impact of defensive end Jadeveon Clowney at South Carolina. Nkemdiche won’t knock running backs’ helmets off from the get-go, but defensive line coach Brick Haley would get him ready for the NFL like he did with Mingo and Montgomery. How many times have you heard 10 sophomores and juniors declaring early for the NFL draft? Never. Miles and his staff will be able to sit in the living rooms of these remaining recruits and tell them, “In the past two seasons, we’ve sent 13 underclassmen to the NFL draft. Would that be something you’d be interested in?” Running backs Michael Ford and Spencer Ware aren’t leaving because they’re bonafide first-round picks. They’re jumping ship because there’s no room for them in the backfield with the emergence of Jeremy Hill. The most important advantage from the early entrants is this team
is now rid of most of the distractions that plagued it in 2011 and 2012. Think about all the suspensions and off-the-field issues in the past two seasons. None of the Tigers suspended in 2011 will be a part of the 2013 team. Eric Reid, Bennie Logan and Montgomery were solid leaders, and some underclassmen will have to step up on the field and in the locker room. But now LSU will only have to focus on its play on the field. No more drama with Tyrann Mathieu or dealing with Brad Wing, who has the biggest punter ego out there. Even though Mathieu wasn’t on the team this season, it didn’t stop the media from hounding him more than any LSU player who actually suited up this season. Departed cornerback Tharold Simon came out with a tweet after the Chick-fil-A Bowl criticizing LSU fans for lambasting him. Someone needs to tell him the next level will come with even more scrutiny. Ten underclassmen declaring for the draft is mind-boggling, even by early 2000s University of Miami standards. If there’s any team and coaching staff that can rally around the defections to put a competitive football team on the field, it’s LSU. Micah Bedard is a 22-year-old history senior from Houma. Contact Micah Bedard at mbedard@lsureveille.com; Twitter: @DardDog
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Webb leads Lady Tigers past Mississippi State, 62-42 and completing the task in two days built Webb’s confidence. “I set a goal for me to get in the gym and get shots up whether it was threes or twos,” Webb said. “...It felt like I wasn’t doing my Bria Turner all for my team on both ends of Sports Contributor the floor.” A 19-0 scoring run, a domiWebb said she feels pressure nant first half performance and being an upperclassman, but she senior guard Adrienne Webb’s rises to the occasion. career-high 28 points propelled “When you have that kind of LSU to a 62-42 win against Mis- pressure, you have to take it upon sissippi State on Sunday at the yourself to be a better leader not PMAC. just for yourself, but for your Webb led the Lady Tigers team,” she said. (11-6, 2-2 Southeastern ConferThe Bulldogs’ (8-9, 0-4 SEC) ence) in scoring, 42 points were shooting 9-for-14 fewest by an ‘We probably lost the the from the field and LSU opponent 4-for-6 behind game in the last six this season. The the 3-point line. Lady Tigers held Webb surpassed minutes of the first half.’ Mississippi State her career record to 22 percent field Vic Schaefer of 26 points that goal shooting and MSU women’s basketball coach she earned against 0-for-9 3-point Mississippi State shooting in the on Jan. 13, 2011. first 20 minutes. In LSU’s 63-54 loss at ArBy the end of the first half, kansas on Jan. 10, Webb failed LSU had a 35-15 lead, forced 12 to score, had two turnovers and Mississippi State turnovers and fouled out. She put up 400 shots out-rebounded the Bulldogs 24outside of practice for the next 17. two days in order to play in the First-year Mississippi State game against Mississippi State. coach Vic Schaefer credited the LSU coach Nikki Caldwell loss to LSU’s athletic two-three said the 400 shots weren’t re- zone, which caused 12 turnovers quired but “strongly suggested,” in the first half for the Bulldogs,
Senior guard scores career-high 28 points
and helped spark LSU’s run that started late in the first half and ended early in the second. “We probably lost the game in the last six minutes of the first half,” Schaefer said. “It got away from us pretty quickly.” Caldwell said that run set the tone for the victory. “Our ability to get a lead
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Shooting woes plague LSU in loss to No. 11 Florida 31-6 scoring run dooms Tigers Chandler Rome Sports Writer
It seemed the Deaf Dome was back. LSU junior forward Shavon Coleman gave a head fake, crossed over Florida junior Will Yeguete and banked in a runner from just beyond the free throw line to knot the score at 19, bringing the gold-clad crowd of 9,964 to its feet as if it were the Dale Brown days. Ten minutes later, the only audible shouting was that of
Florida center Patric Young as he threw down a thunderous slam to extend the Gator lead to 4825, as No. 11 Florida (12-2, 2-0 Southeastern Conference) flexed its muscles to coast to a 74-52 victory. “We were just missing shots,” Coleman said. “We had wide open shots, they contested some shots and we just missed.” After Coleman’s jumper with 5:38 remaining in the first half, the Tigers could only muster a Corban Collins free throw, an Anthony Hickey 3-pointer and another Coleman runner through the first 8 minutes of the second half as Florida ripped off a 316 run to hammer the nail in the Tigers’ coffin.
“I thought we rushed a few shots,” said LSU coach Johnny Jones. “When you play a team that puts the type of pressure defense on you like Florida, you may rush some shots and take some shots early.” Through its first two conference games, LSU (9-4, 0-2 SEC) was abysmal from the field, shooting a putrid 32.3 percent and 25 percent from 3-point land — dropping it from the top of the conference leaderboard to sixth in 3-point percentage. While Coleman alluded to missing wide-open looks, Hickey credited the stout Florida defense for putting consistent pressure on the Tiger shooters. “They bring pressure all the
way up,” Hickey said. “They were able to switch and get length out on the frontcourt and on the bigs.” Florida showed it didn’t miss its second-leading scorer, senior guard Mike Rosario, who was ruled out with a sprained ankle just before tip-off. Guard Kenny Boynton’s 20 points and forward Erik Murphy’s 12 points and seven boards picked up the slack for the absent Rosario. Even when Florida forward Casey Prather went downline in the first half, Jones joked the Gators ran “two guys that looked just like him” out of the locker room. “[Florida has] guys injured just like we do,” Jones said. “But
they just continued running guys in there and continued to play.” LSU was limited to many one-shot possessions while the Gators cruised to a 53-34 rebound advantage. Jones said he listed one of the goals for the game as winning the war on the boards, but credited the Gators’ size and strength for limiting a Tiger team that had been otherwise solid on the glass throughout the season. “We were exposed today,” Jones said. “Size, strength and quickness.” Contact Chandler Rome at crome@lsureveille.com; Twitter: @Rome_TDR
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deluge created more questions than answers. “It’s unprecedented, it’s unusual, and it’s a turning point in draft decisions,” said NFL Draft expert Mike Detillier. “There’s never been this many underclassmen leaving one school together.” DECISIONS, DECISIONS Going back to the 2011 spring camp, scouts tabbed this junior class as an NFL gold mine. It didn’t disappoint. Defensive linemen Sam Montgomery, Bennie Logan and Barkevious Mingo and safety Eric Reid all grade out as first-round selections. Forgoing first-round money and status is rare, making the quartet’s decision unassailable. Linebacker Kevin Minter is projected as a second-round pick, but he just turned in one of the best seasons ever by a Tiger linebacker, recording 130 tackles (15 for a loss) and four sacks, recovering two fumbles and intercepting two passes. He also graduated last month, leaving little left to accomplish at the collegiate level. The decisions of running backs Michael Ford and Spencer Ware were curious from a production standpoint. Neither has made an All-Conference team or pumped out a 1,000-yard season. Both are projected as mid-round picks. But with Jeremy Hill’s emergence, Alfred Blue’s impending return and Kenny Hilliard’s prolific touchdown production, neither would likely improve their stock in a crowded backfield while only risking injury. Detillier said Brad Wing grades out the highest of any punter in the last decade and would be the top kicker chosen whenever he left. Simon’s decision was admittedly difficult. Another year as LSU’s No. 1 corner could have raised his stock, but personal concerns pushed Simon, who recently became a father, toward the pros. “It is with mixed emotions and serious consideration with my family that I have decided to enter the 2013 NFL Draft,” Simon said in a news release. Chris Faulk was lost in the whole shuffle. After his seasonending knee injury against North Texas, the left tackle was largely out of sight, out of mind. It was assumed another year at LSU awaited. Faulk grades out as a secondround choice, even with rehab on his knee still ongoing. Another setback could leave him with the dreaded “injuryprone” label, making a return risky. That business mindset has finagled its way into the college ranks, as players re-evaluate draft stock with the NFL’s change in rookie contracts. For LSU coach Les Miles, that change is just the cost of doing business at an elite football factory. “We recruit very talented players with the understanding that there’s a choice that they may have to make following their junior year,” Miles said in a news release. SEA CHANGE Get used to the early exits,
LSU fans. It may not be a stretch to see a handful of Tiger juniors or more declare each January. Detillier said the still-fresh NFL rookie wage scale — which was enacted in 2011 and lessens the fiscal reward for top draft picks — has “rearranged” players’ draft decisions. “There is no $60 or $40 million contract waiting for you anymore right out of college,” he said. “It used to pay a lot to move from a mid-second to a first-round pick. It’s still more money but hardly astronomical.” That puts a premium on a player’s second contract. With eight-figure paydays truly awaiting only the top 15 picks, it’s better to start money earlier in the hopes of landing a major raise sooner. “The Powerball prize isn’t being drafted in the first round,” Detillier said. “Getting picked is the lottery now. Your second and third contracts are the Powerball.” LSU players in the pros have proven prime examples for the second contract’s significance. Former Tiger quarterback Matt Flynn earned a three-year, $19.5 million deal with the Seahawks after his rookie deal with the Packers expired. Former LSU running back Stevan Ridley ran for 1,263 yards and 12 touchdowns with the Patriots this season, already making him one of the NFL’s most coveted young rushers. “Guys like Ford or Ware look at Ridley, who they played with, and think they can do what he’s doing,” Detillier said. “We aren’t living in great economic times, either. Where else can you walk right out of college and make $400,000 or $500,000 at 22, 23 years old?” THE FALLOUT The immediate aftermath of losing 10 junior contributors, not to mention a senior class, scans as nothing short of brutal. The defense, in particular, loses seven full-time players, including four on the defensive line. But the long-term effects of 10 players leaving — and the attention it brings — could boost LSU’s profile. Even more recruits may listen when LSU comes calling, as April’s NFL Draft could resemble a billboard for the program. “That’s a commercial LSU couldn’t afford to buy,” Detillier said. “You see LSU’s name for possibly 11 or 12 picks, and it’s an unpaid advertisement for the quality of program you have.” The defections also create instant opportunities for playing time. Four-star defensive tackle Greg Gilmore already said an opportunity to play immediately heavily swayed his November commitment to the Tigers. Better recruits only strengthens the cycle, one that will keep on churning and not just for LSU. The Tigers need look no further than Alabama, which has already lost several junior standouts after what was seen as a rebuilding year for its talent base.
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interceptions and combined for a total of 11 broken up passes and The probable candidates to 87 tackles. “Development of cornerfill the defensive end spots are sophomore Jermauria Rasco and backs will be crucial, because redshirt freshmen and true freshfreshman Danielle Hunter. Rasco played in all 13 games men will need to come in,” said NFL Draft expert this past season, Detillier. earning 10 tack- ‘Never before have we Mike “Never before les, two tackles seen, since Saban or have we seen, for loss and one forced fumble, Miles have been here, since Saban or Miles have been while Hunter reghere, where so istered 12 tackles where so many young in 12 games with guys will play a big role.’ many young guys will play a big limited playing role.” time. Mike Detillier A slew of LSU is also NFL Draft expert departures could bringing in two four-star defensive ends in Frank make a thin offensive line even Herron and Lewis Neal who thinner for LSU. It will have to rely on players such as junior could compete for time. Despite the loss of Kevin Josh Williford and sophomore Minter, LSU will still have expe- La’el Collins. “We’re moving some guys rience at the linebacker position in juniors Tahj Jones and Lamin around in the offensive line,” Miles said in the Chick-fil-A Barrow. The Tigers will look to Bar- Bowl post-game news conferrow to be the leader of the line- ence. “I think we’re looking forbacker corps, as he put up 104 ward to getting some age there.” Depending on the success of tackles last season, more than any other returning member of incoming recruits such as tackle Ethan Pocic and guard Tevin the team. Freshmen linebackers Kwon Lawson, the Tigers could have Alexander, Deion Jones and Ron- little room for error or injury next nie Feist, who all contributed in season. The battle for the starting their first seasons, will also be tight end position could be one competing for a starting spot. Safety Craig Loston will of the more interesting to watch. likely lead next season’s second- With Nic Jacobs’ spot on the ary as the only senior after com- team in question, Travis Dickson ing off of a season in which he seems to be the logical starter, had 55 tackles, three intercep- but incoming freshman DeSean Smith may vie for playing time. tions and a touchdown. Less concerning losses for Still, the departure of cornerback Tharold Simon and free LSU from a replacement standsafety Eric Reid will leave LSU’s point include position players. Russell Shepard is the only wide secondary relatively young. Loston may take over the receiver leaving, and the running free safety position. If so, red- back corps is returning three of shirt freshman Micah Eugene is its top rushers in Jeremy Hill, first in line to replace Loston as Kenny Hilliard and Alfred Blue. the strong safety. Looking to fill the void left Contact Tyler Nunez at by Simon will be freshmen cortnunez@lsureveille.com; nerbacks Jalen Mills and Jalen Twitter: @NunezTDR Collins, who each grabbed two
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Students deserve more input during LSU reorganization The Daily Reveille Editorial Board Don’t blink this semester. Before you know it, LSU could be a different university, and those steering the flagship may be more unfamiliar to students than they have been in the past. As “One LSU” clangs throughout campus as the LSU buzzword for 2013 and leaders discuss building a group of universities that are all tied together under one chancellor, a group of 10 people deemed the Transition Advisory Team is exploring what can be done to improve the University’s structure. There are doctors and lawyers and business executives on the team. Even Lt. Gen. Russel L. Honoré brings in the perspective of a renowned disaster management expert after emerging from the murky waters of Hurricane Katrina recovery. But among these 10 individuals who each have “a unique understanding” of the LSU System, there is not one student. Given that students are the primary stakeholders of the University — they’re the ones who pay tuition, who attend classes,
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Interim chancellor William Jenkins addresses student concerns Oct. 16, 2012, during the LSU Town Hall meeting hosted by Student Government in the LSU Student Union.
who win awards in the University’s name, whose research puts LSU’s name on the map — shouldn’t at least one member of the Transition Advisory Team be
a student? The Transition Advisory Team, as most LSU System projects, seems destined to become tangled in bureaucracy. Five
subcommittees will sit under the team and the people who will sit on those haven’t been appointed yet. Surely a student or two will sit on the subcommittees, but it’s still not enough because they will get lost in the bureaucracy. It’s clear from studying the LSU System that our leaders believe change comes from the topdown. That means students need a chance to voice their concerns to their leaders before change is orchestrated. It’s not fair for the University’s administrators to ask students to pay attention to the reorganization process when students aren’t included in that process. Yes, it’s important for our leaders to ask questions about structure and research, but it’s equally important for them to ask students what they want to see and what their ideas are for a revamped LSU System. Who knows? Maybe students could hold the answers to LSU’s budget woes or faculty retention problems. If the goal of reorganizing LSU is to make it a better place for students, then give us a list of reasons why a revamped LSU benefits students. We not only deserve to know where our tuition dollars
are going and how our university will look in the future — we deserve to have a say in it. But wait. There’s more. On the advisory team charged with reorganizing a land, sea and space grant research university with a reputation upheld by esteemed, world-renowned faculty, not one faculty member sits among the 10 individuals charged with the LSU System’s future. We encourage everyone to take a close look at the members of the Transition Advisory Team and consider if these are the people who you think are most qualified to direct the future of your university. If LSU’s leaders are truly looking to make effective, permanent changes that better the LSU System, they need to do it the right way by including students and faculty members at the highest point in the process. Without those voices, LSU loses the two most important components of a university: those who teach and those who learn.
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The Daily Reveille shifts focus toward digital, multimedia, enterprise reporting this semester FROM THE EDITOR’S DESK ANDREA GALLO Editor in Chief The Daily Reveille launched a new website last semester, and we’re grateful that we did because it gave us the ability to break more stories and to better serve you, the students of LSU. We used our website well when news picked up in the fall, ranging from Hurricane Isaac’s landfall to the bomb threat called into the University to multiple students being hit by cars on campus. We also developed three new, interactive databases — one showing the progression of football players’ sizes over the past several decades, one listing drink specials in
Baton Rouge nightly and one compiling student discounts at local businesses. The time has come, though, for us to take advantage of what we can bring you via the Web on a daily basis. In one word, here’s what you can expect to see this semester: more. More interactive online features, more videos, more blogs, more live chats with our reporters and columnists, more databases, more updates and changes throughout the day — we will bring all of it to you. The Daily Reveille’s salary database listing how much LSU pays each University employee has been a longtime favorite among our readers. The old version on our former website platform was a simple Excel spreadsheet that readers could scroll through.
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“In the case of abortion, one pits the life of the fetus against the interests of the pregnant woman.”
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Pro-Life movement needs to focus on education RUN TO THE MILLS LANDON MILLS Columnist In defiance of the 40th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, families, individuals and church groups gathered in downtown Baton Rouge on Saturday to make a stand against abortion in Louisiana. Though I often attend pro-life rallies, they always leave me with a twisted feeling in my stomach. On one hand, it is always good to see something you are passionate about to be supported by so many through prayer and presence. On the other, it seems like a waste of time, and little is done to spark or challenge one’s mind. Gene Mills, executive
director of Louisiana Family Forum, called for a “spirit of adoption to rest on the state of Louisiana and its mothers,” essentially proclaiming society is required to engage and take care of its own and those who may be unwanted. Unsurprisingly, a small cluster of dissenters protested at the march. They pointed their fingers at the pro-life movement claiming that they were “anti-environment and equality,” making them “not pro-life.” One sign said something along the lines of, “Be pro-life, but abandon and disown your homosexual children.” Apparently some think abortion is about parents’ feelings toward their children’s sexual orientation. But as preposterous as that may sound, pregnancies have been terminated based on the fetus’ gender.
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Baton Rouge Pipes and Drums march Saturday with other pro-life activists during Baton Rouge’s third annual Pro-Life March.
There is no doubt in my mind that there is power in assembly. History shows that when people make a stand, legislation shifts accordingly to the morality of the people. Consider the Civil Rights Movement as an example. But how long are we only willing to assemble when we have allowed roughly 50 million aborted under our watch? The pro-life movement needs to become the anti-abortion movement, simply because lending moral support does little to aid the call for an abortion-free state. One of my favorite questions to ask others at rallies is, “Why are you pro-life?” The answer tends to disappoint me. Few answer with an educated mind, and many with a theological passion that isn’t backed by science or reason in reference to the question. This is because the logical steps to education on basic embryology and clear thinking on how to tactfully contend for the unborn have not been embraced. A call for education and true activism on the part of a new anti-abortion movement has to be implemented in order to be successful. A rally for life is futile if you cannot defend your own position. There are difficult issues to address such as rape, ectopic pregnancy, embryonic stem cell research, contraception, late-term abortion and unwanted pregnancy. How do you address these and others? It is all too easy to just stand in the crowd of supporters and not do anything. After attending rallies and pro-life events for years, there is one thing both pro-life and prochoice supporters can agree on —
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[Top] About 3,500 people march down 4th Street in downtown Baton Rouge on Jan. 21, 2012, during the second annual Louisiana Life March. [Bottom] Pink and blue balloons are released in memory of aborted children at the Louisiana State Capitol during last year’s Louisiana Life March.
ignorance and misinformation is wrong. Both sides have to answer real questions. So I leave you with a question: What is the unborn?
Landon Mills is a 21-year-old
international studies senior from Sunshine, La. Contact Landon Mills at lmills@lsureveille.com; Twitter: @landondeanmills
Bar specials won’t lure students away from favorites POLIVIN’ THE LIFE JOHN POLIVKA Columnist With the spring semester upon us, many students are eager to get back into the swing of things — specifically by binge drinking in Tigerland. Though some may hit every bar in Baton Rouge during syllabus week, students will soon settle back into the routine of attending a few specific bars of their choice. Bars in Tigerland advertise a slew of specials through social media to gain patrons each semester, but does it really work? Although free drinks and specials are appealing, they’re everywhere, leaving no incentive for students to leave their go-to watering holes. The spring semester will see no changes.
First and foremost, the MVP is Bogie’s Bar. Sure, it’s a far walk from Tigerland, but get real — the place is more clutch than Robert Horry for the 1995 Houston Rockets. Right next door is Shady’s Bar, and when I hear that name I think of one thing: shady. Something I don’t want to happen to me while I am ordering a beer: Me: “I’ll have a Bud Light.” Bartender: “No problem. Hey, turn around real quick, and brace yourself as we have our bar raided.” Does Shady’s Bar have some redeeming factors? Yeah, I’m sure it does somewhere, but unless The Shoobies are playing there, I’m out. A trademark of Tigerland is the infamous Reggie’s Bar, a place where the putrid shame and filth can be smelled right under the bar — the spot every freshman must
experience (multiple times). The best part about Reggie’s Bar is that the owners realize it’s grungy and fully embrace that. I stayed a few days after winter break to watch my hometown team play the New England Patriots. Reggie’s was the only bar open in time for the game. One quarter in, I began to drown myself in 50cent shots, wishing I could drown Matt Schaub as well. At that moment, I realized Reggie’s was exactly the bar where I needed to be. If you say you can’t throw on a T-shirt and take shots for quarters every now and then, you’re full of shit — or incapable of capitalizing on the quarters you’ll never use. Next door, you have Fred’s Bar and Grill. That’s all I know about Fred’s. On the other side of the street is Mike’s Daiquiris & Grill. One thing you cannot beat is a Mike’s 190 daiquiri. A bar that is a staple
for Greek exchanges, you can always count on there to be a large crowd, good music and plenty of ladies. Next door JL’s Place, the apparent comeback player of the year in Tigerland. Pre-wine night, I never saw a line outside of the door. But talk about a resurgence — who wouldn’t have thought dollar wine night would bring out so many women? JL’s Place was able to bounce back like Adrian Peterson and become one of the best bars in Tigerland. If dollar wine doesn’t get you there Tuesday or Wednesday, you had better be there for penny pitchers on Thursday. If none of those gets you, maybe you shouldn’t be going at all. Last but not least is The House. For the longest time, The House was like the Saints defense without Sean Payton — essentially soul searching for some way to become relevant without turning to
a bounty system. In the time it has spent on the corner of Tigerland, however, it has done things to prove me wrong and is slowly but surely establishing itself. Whether it’s Bogie’s Bar or the mysterious Fred’s Bar and Grill, students will continue to frequent their favorite bars. It’s been three years and the only thing that’s changed was the name of The House, so keep the drinks strong and the ice low wherever you may be. This is Southern Louisiana, after all. John Polivka is a 21-year-old creative writing junior from Houston. Contact John Polivka at jpolivka@lsureveille.com; Twitter: @jpolivka_91
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Monday, January 14, 2013 wouldn’t have a problem talking about recruiting faculty, faculty don’t have an annual budget any pay raises, student services, menmore. They haven’t been annual toring, counseling, facility infrain a long time. We have six-month structure.” Jenkins said the University’s budgets.” stagnant faculty salaries Since 2008, Gov. Bobby Jindal and the ‘Obviously, we put it at a disadvantage Louisiana legislature don’t have an when compared to other have cut more than $425 annual budget. universities that aren’t the same million from the higher ... We have experiencing midyear cutbacks. education budget, acsix-month “What you want to cording to The Advocate. budgets.’ see is a university that’s Higher education isn’t constitutionally protectTommy Smith able to hang on to the best and brightest and reed from budget cuts like Director, Office of other areas that receive Budget and Planning cruit the best and brightest faculty and staff to state funds, like K-12 serve you,” Bell said. “That right education. “When you see all these bud- now is a challenge that the state get cuts, it affects two things: number one is your tuition has replaced those dollars. Second, the administration,” said Robert Kuhn, vice provost and associate vice chancellor of Budget and Planning and interim vice chancellor for Finance and Administrative Services and CFO. To combat budget cuts, the University must continue to increase self-generated funds, which consist largely of tuition and fees, Jenkins said. Policy changes in the past five years have switched from more state support and lower tuition to more tuition and lower state support, Kuhn said. “We’ve become tuition dependent. We’ve had to deal with tuition increases, and that can’t go on forever,” Jenkins said. “You reach a tipping point where you begin to lose students.” While tuition has increased, faculty compensation — which constitutes about 75 percent of University expenditures — has not increased in four years. “Imagine what LSU would look like today if state appropriations had stayed the same, and we’d have increased self-generated funds,” Kuhn said. “We
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The Daily Reveille budget reduction has caused on us — our ability to provide everything students need. Faculty and staff are a huge part of that.” Decreased state appropriations are only part of the problem, Smith said. In addition to a decreasing budget, the University faces increased mandatory fees despite stagnant faculty compensation. Though the cuts have persisted, Director of External Affairs Jason Droddy said most students don’t notice the changes they bring about. “Had you been here five years ago, you’d have had a slightly smaller class, but now your class is bigger and you’re paying more
page 15 money,” Droddy said. “You may not notice the change, but the change is out there.” Kuhn said he worries the current trend will eventually prove unsustainable for the University’s operations. “There is going to come a point where we’re not going to be able to produce self-generated funds sufficient to cover
reductions in the state appropriations,” Kuhn said. “If the state would stop substituting your tuition income for reductions in state appropriation, LSU can begin to climb out of this fiscal crisis or hole that we’re in.” Contact Alyson Gaharan at agaharan@lsureveille.com
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