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F. King Alexander, perspiring yet cheerful after helping incoming students move into dorms Aug. 20, spoke with pride when describing his first anniversary as LSU President. Discussing university restructuring, pay raises and smoking bans, the 50-year-old administrator stressed one concept above all else: unity. “Here we created such a competitive environment against ourselves and against other institutions,” Alexander said of the LSU System’s jockeying for funds before his arrival. “Everyone was out for themselves. It was much more Darwinian.” Alexander emphasized the collaboration he helped to foster over two trying semesters as LSU’s leader, overseeing a
meeting of the University chancellors he said had not taken place in six years. Alexander spoke passionately of other accomplishments, including the University’s highest graduation rate, the two consecutive salary increases provided to faculty and staff and the prolonged realignment with the Paul M. Hebert Law Center. Such triumphs have led to a public image of Alexander that is now bathed in positivity rather than skepticism. “I was wrong about him,” wrote University political communications professor Robert Mann in his July 5 column for NOLA.com | The Times Picayune. “King Alexander might be the leader LSU needs.” Mann, who criticized Alex-
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Barcadia of Baton Rouge to University introduces new open doors in November LGBTQ minor for fall semester BY Brittany Clark bclark@lsureveille.com
From burgers to tacos, University students have a plethora of dining options in the Northgate area. But when Barcadia Baton Rouge opens its doors in November, students will be able to dine and play at the same time. Barcadia is a game-themed restaurant with locations in New Orleans, Dallas, Fort Worth and Houston. The New Orleans restaurant is known for its gourmet burgers, which are provided by Curbside Burgers and Tasty Eats. The Northgate space’s previous owner, Serrano’s Salsa Company, closed in February after 15 years of business. Barcadia then purchased the building to open a Baton Rouge location. Stan Ripp, co-owner of Barcadia
Concepts and director of Louisiana operations, is a University alumnus and Baton Rouge native. Ripp, who began his work in the restaurant industry at The Chimes, said he loves the Northgate area and thought it was a perfect fit for the restaurant’s Baton Rouge location. Curbside Burgers, owned by Nick Hufft and previously located in Baton Rouge, is set to have a food truck back on the ground in October, weeks before Barcadia’s opening. Although Curbside’s food truck was, for many years, a fixture in Baton Rouge, it has been absent in the time since Hufft became the executive chef at Barcadia. “It means everything to me to come back to LSU,” Hufft said. “Stan brought me on two years ago and believed in
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The University introduced a new LGBTQ minor this fall, which comprises 18 hours and includes SW 2500, Introduction to LGBTQ Studies. Associate professor Elaine M. Maccio, who teaches the course, developed and taught it for the first time in fall 2013 to see if students would be interested in a minor program. After passing a student interest test, Maccio filled out the proposal for the minor, which the Faculty Senate Courses and Curricula Committee reviewed and approved last November. The University already offered many of the minor’s required courses. For Maccio, developing the minor was about identifying courses to fit its purpose. Maccio said many schools to which
the University is compared already have LGBT-related programs. “It’s not that I heard students saying we need a minor so I developed it,” Maccio said. “It was me noticing the gap in what LSU had to offer.” Maccio created a list featuring schools from U.S. News and World Report’s 2012 National Universities Ranking with instate tuition less than $10,000 and enrollment of 25,000 or more. The University didn’t make the cut. “If LSU wants to remain competitive for students, we have to offer the best possible curriculum for them,” Maccio said. Some LGBT students are excited to see a class and program geared toward their community, including communication disorders senior Jordan Krebsbach. She
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JERUSALEM — Both Israel’s prime minister and Hamas declared victory Wednesday in the Gaza war, though their competing claims left questions over future terms of their uneasy peace still lingering. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s comments, delivered in a prime time address on national television, appeared to be aimed at countering critics of the war, with both hard-liners in his governing coalition, as well as residents of rocket-scarred southern Israel, saying the war was a failure because it did not halt Hamas’ rocket attacks or oust the group from power. Masked Hamas militants carrying heavy weapons gave their own address upon the rubble of one destroyed Gaza neighborhood, though their own major demands won’t be addressed until indirect talks with Israel begin again in Cairo. Israel and Hamas agreed to an open-ended truce Tuesday, with each side settling for an ambiguous interim agreement in exchange for a period of calm. Hamas, though badly battered, remains in control of Gaza with part of its military arsenal intact.
Israel and Egypt will continue to control access to blockaded Gaza, despite Hamas’ long-running demand that the border closures imposed in 2007 be lifted. Hamas is seeking an end to the Israeli blockade, including the reopening of Gaza’s sea and airport. It also wants Egypt to reopen its Rafah border crossing, the territory’s main gateway to the outside world. Under the restrictions, virtually all of Gaza’s 1.8 million people cannot trade or travel. Only a few thousand are able to leave the coastal territory every month. Israel, meanwhile, wants Hamas to be disarmed. “Hamas was hit hard and it received not one of the demands it set forth for a cease-fire, not one,” Netanyahu said. He said Israel “will not tolerate” any more rocket fire, and would respond “even harder” if the attacks resume. Addressing the future of Gaza, Netanyahu said that should Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas “choose peace,” he would be happy for the Palestinian leader to regain control of the coastal enclave, which the Islamic militant group Hamas has ruled since it routed Abbas’ forces in 2007. Netanyahu indicated that so long as Hamas was in power, reaching a
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Baton Rouge stocks military-grade weapons Science Cafe: Baton Police departments across the country, including East Baton Rouge Parish, are stocking up on military-grade weapons, including assault rifles, armored vehicles and grenade launchers. According to The New York Times’ study “Mapping the Spread of the Military’s Surplus Gear,” East Baton Rouge tops the list of Louisiana parishes with the most assault rifles provided by the United States Defense Department’s military transfer program. The parish has received 558 assault rifles, 21 pistols, eight shotguns and two mine-resistant vehicles since 2006, according to data The New York Times obtained from the Pentagon. Petroleum engineering freshman Taylor Lee and mass communication sophomore Dalita Collins were unaware of the increase in military-grade weapons by the Baton Rouge Police Department. “I don’t think we need the big weapons we use for war,” Lee said. Dominique McShan, president of the National Pan-Hellenic Council at LSU, said he is concerned the Baton Rouge Police Department is becoming too militarized. “If we were to do anything, any type of protest or activist movement, the Baton Rouge Police Department or state police would be prepared and use all of their military forces they have now to try and ensure peace and crowd control” McShan said. McShan organized a “Don’t Shoot” photograph in honor of
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The newly renovated LSU PD Mobile Command sits in the parking lot outside of LSU police department Tuesday. Michael Brown on the Paul M. Hebert Law Center Sunday. He said he wants to raise awareness for the tensions in Ferguson, Missouri, which he considers a present-day civil rights issue. McShan said he hopes to start a civil rights conversation in Louisiana because these issues are often swept under the rug. “People should be able to gather and protest without police arming themselves with excessive military weapons,” McShan said. LSU Police Department spokesman Capt. Cory Lalonde said that while each person has the prerogative to express their First Amendment rights, the police have a duty to maintain the safety of the protestor and community. “Public safety is number one,” Lalonde said. Lalonde cited Isaac Eslava’s 2011 arrest as an on-campus example of this. Eslava was arrested for crimi-
nal damage to property after he cut down and burned an American flag that had flown at Memorial Tower. After Eslava’s arrest, former University student Benjamin Haas coordinated a demonstration to protest the arrest but was halted by a counter demonstration. Lalonde said the situation became hostile, and University and BR police shut down the demonstration. He said the LSUPD stores assault rifles but no armored vehicles. Lalonde said although he understands students concerns, he does not believe the militarization of police departments is excessive. “There is a point that we have to be prepared to be able to address those situations with equipment that can most effectively end those types of situations,” Lalonde said.
When University professor and traffic engineer Brian Wolshon addressed colleagues, students and concerned citizens Tuesday night, he stood not at the podium of a lecture hall, but on the bandstand of a dimly lit bar room. Wolshon’s lecture on traffic was the latest installment of LSU Science Cafe, a lecture series that unites the University’s academic elite on the crowded floor of Chelsea’s Cafe. As Wolshon spoke, undergraduate students lounged in the back VIP room, and University Vice Chancellor for Student Life and Enrollment Services Kurt Keppler leaned against the bar with his sleeves rolled up and a beer in hand. Astrophysics professor Peter Diener said he had been to about six of the lectures, which are sponsored by University’s Office of Research and Economic Development. “You get to hear some people you don’t normally hear,” Diener said. Wolshon, an assistant professor in the University’s Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering, said Baton Rouge’s traffic was bearable compared to major
urban cities, but added that Louisiana drags a great deal in traffic safety. “ W e lose a lot of our best students to Houston and Atlanta and other places,” Wolshon said. “If we had more smart people, I’d think we’d solve a lot more of these problems.” He also said the University lacks alternative transit classes. Wolshon said traffic jams occur for many reasons, including “non-recurring congestion,” in which random events like flat tires, wrecks or police ticketings halt traffic flow. “Shockwaves” can also cause traffic jams — when one car begins to slow, causing all vehicles behind it to slow one by one. Wolshon said it takes a long time for research on traffic to develop into government policy, noting that current traffic laws were first developed as long ago as 50 years. “I’ve seen politics make improvements and run projects into the ground. If we don’t like it, [citizens] have the power to make changes [through voting elected officials out of office],” Wolshon said.
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BY Lauren guillot lguillot@lsureveille.com LSU Health Sciences Center in New Orleans is considering opening a three-year medical school program in Lafayette for medical students interested in general practice in rural areas. LSUHSC New Orleans’ Rural Scholars program allows medical students interested in working as primary care physicians to spend their final two years of medical school in Lafayette. “We have had this program for 10 years and it has been small,” said Richard DiCarlo, Assistant Dean of Undergraduate Education at LSUHSC New Orleans. “We only have about two students in their third year at the program. It has been a very successful program if you think what percentage of those students that go into rural primary care.” DiCarlo said Louisiana has a shortage of general practitioners. According to the U.S. Department of Public Health, the ratio of patient to primary-care physi-
cians in rural Louisiana is 1,925 to one. The purpose of this Lafayette based program to encourage medical students to go into general practice in Louisiana. The plan will expand Lafayette’s current program. Students will receive their medical schooling in a condensed three-year program instead of a standard four-year program. Similar to the old program LSUHSC New Orleans Rural Scholars program students will do their clinical rotations with general practitioners in the area to gain experience. Alex Knijn, a biology and premed junior, said the program would be a great opportunity for students interested in general practice. DiCarlo said many medical schools around the country have begun implementing shortened three-year medical programs to streamline physician’s training. Knijn said he thinks many students will be interested in this new program for the shortened curriculum.
“The year off of med school is really tempting,” Knijn said. LSUHSC Chancellor Larry Hollier, Lafayette City-Parish President Joey Durel and State Treasurer John Kennedy met to discuss this new medical program. “I’m encouraged that we can make this idea a reality,” Kennedy posted on Twitter LSUHSC New Orleans Director of External Relations, Chris Vidrine said LSUHSC New Orleans cannot determine a timeline for the Rural Scholars program until funding is figured out. Vidrine said the Rural Scholars program has had trouble recieving state funding. When the Rural Scholars program opened in 2001, 20 slots were available, but the number of slots diminished to five because of a lack of funding. The new program will initially hold 40 medical school students at a campus in Lafayette. “We need to find funding but it doesn’t need to be state funds,” Vidrine said. “It needs to be a reasonable solution.”
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page 4 said. She said exposure and edu“You don’t often see class- cation is crucial and helps “... es like this at big schools like get rid of hate.” ours in the South,” Krebsbach Maccio said the minor “presaid. pares [students] to work with She said the class and mi- and work for LGBTQ people.” nor are a great opportunity for “I think it really just adds LGBT students to student opporto learn about ‘I hope that non-LGBTQ tunities, makes their culture. people can understand, them better preJulianne positions help and then take what pared, Martin, presiLSU to be more dent of Spec- they learn and tell their competitive and friends.’ trum, said this helps LSU fulfill program is a its flagship agenJulianne martin, great addition da regarding diSpectrum president to the Univerversity,” Maccio sity. Martin said. said this course can educate Martin said this minor non-LGBT students about the could benefit students interstruggles the LGBT commu- ested in social work, activism nity faces. and politics. “I hope that non-LGBTQ “They need to be aware of people can understand, help these issues, especially since and then take what they learn they’re really prevalent now,” and tell their friends,” Martin Martin said.
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BARCADIA, from page 1 the concept. He said we would come back to where the business started. I’m really excited.” Ripp and Hufft originally hoped to have the restaurant open prior to football season, Ripp said, but the move was pushed back because of a timing issue. “The permitting process was longer than expected, and because of increased costs, we decided to push the opening back,” Ripp said. Ripp and Hufft said there will be new amenities to the restaurant, like a closed-off patio. Hufft said the menu will appeal to everyone. “We will have share plates, drinking appetizers, fried goodness, Wisconsin cheese flown in and fried pickles grown inhouse,” Hufft said. With existing restaurants like Five Guys and Roul’s Deli, Barcadia will not be the first burger restaurant in Northgate. Five Guys general manager Alyssa Fitzsimmons said she is not worried about the competition because Five Guys makes a solid burger. Fitzsimmons said she has
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never tasted a Barcadia burger, but because the restaurant has a gaming aspect, there is more to worry about than just food. Ripp said University students will enjoy the gamethemed restaurant. Students previously frequented Serrano’s Salsa Company to drink on football game days. Trey Bordelon, business senior, said Barcadia taking over is a good thing because it will just be one place to drink replacing another. Bordelon said he enjoyed his visit to the New Orleans location. “Everybody likes to play games,” he said. “Combine liquor and games and it’s the perfect combination.”
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Parking changes to be made this fall BY Malori Bezet mbezet@lsureveille.com With Tiger Stadium’s south end zone expansion complete and a new space for the Olinde Career Center finished in the Student Union, Facility Services and Parking and Transportation Services have more plans to make changes this fall. Roger Husser, director of planning, design and contstruction said there are 100 projects set for fall. Quite a few of the projects involve minor construction along campus, but numerous parking changes will also occur this fall. University Athletics demolished some of the Nicholson Apartments over the summer to provide parking for more football game attendees because of the stadium’s south end expansion, Campbell said. He expects commuters and residents who cannot park in the North PMAC lot to use this lot. Campbell said the North PMAC lot is offline because of the new gymnastics facility’s construction, which is expected to be finished in September 2015. Campbell added that Parking and Transportation Services wants to create a limestone “eco lot” on the corner of Alaska Street and Aster Street to compensate for the unavailable North PMAC lot. He said the potential lot will not yield the number of
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Overcrowded parking near the UREC causes problems for students and Greek residents. spots needed, so Parking and Transportation Services would renovate the lots around Kirby Smith Hall and West Campus Apartments to offset the loss. Campbell said part of the walkway near the Hart lot is unavailable to students because of the ongoing construction of the two new residential halls, but a deterred path closer to Kirby Smith Hall is accessible. The CEBA lot next to Patrick F. Taylor Hall will be unavailable once construction begins in November, but measures will be made midsemester to relocate visitor parking and employee Zone C parking around the Business Education Complex, Patrick F.
Taylor Hall and across Nicholson Drive Extension, Campbell said. Students visiting the UREC can park in the new two-hour lot, but Campbell said there has been a struggle to get the Tiger Card system working. He said it should be resolved next month. Parking and Transportation Services is working to find Greek parking as construction and renovation of buildings to house new fraternities and sororities continue this semester, according to Campbell. “We don’t have as much convenient parking as students would like,” Campbell said. “We have plenty of parking, it just may be a bit of a walk.”
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LSU receiver Quantavius Leslie looks to contribute while balancing grades and fatherhood BY MICHAEL HAARALA mhaarala@lsureveille.com Life doesn’t always go according to plan. No one knows this better than LSU senior wide receiver Quantavius Leslie, who has had to raise his grades and a child while pursuing his collegiate football career. Coming out of Callaway High School in Hogansville, Georgia, as a four-star prospect, Leslie committed to the University of West Virginia. He was listed as the No. 5 receiver in the nation by recruiting service 247sports and was ready to make a name for himself in the NCAA. Leslie was ready for the next level, but his grades weren’t. This first setback had a silver lining. Hinds Community College in Jackson, Mississippi heavily recruited Leslie, and he took his game and academics there. “They’re another big time program, even though they’re a junior college,” Leslie said. “After they found out I wasn’t going to make it, I wasn’t going to qualify [for West Virginia],
they wanted me to come down for a visit. I went down for a visit, and I liked the offense they were in.” Leslie excelled on the field and improved his game in junior college. During his two seasons at Hinds, he recorded 1,018 receiving yards, 17 touchdowns and averaged 20.38 yards per catch. Leslie’s performance in 2011 earned him a spot on the National Junior College Athletic Association All-State First Team. His grades also improved. He began to take school more seriously and his scores steadily increased. Southeastern Conference schools like Arkansas, Ole Miss and Tennessee began recruiting him, but in the end, LSU prevailed as Leslie’s top choice. Leslie was poised to join the Tigers in December 2012 in time for spring practice, but he once again didn’t make the grades necessary to qualify for the transfer to Baton Rouge. Not discouraged, Leslie stuck his head in the books during the spring semester and earned passing grades, which allowed
in 2013, Leslie became more comfortable with the playbook and the coaching staff at LSU. When the season ended, he was ready to keep working to improve his game for next season. But on Jan. 30, 2014, Leslie encountered his latest hurdle.
When LSU senior offensive lineman Hoko Fanaika picks up the guitar, he isn’t always playing alone. More times than not, the room is filled with his offensive line teammates, freestyling and singing to the melodies of his guitar. “We love to listen to Hoko play the guitar,” said senior lineman La’el Collins. “We always say we’re going to make a song and we all start writing some things down, and while he’s playing everybody starts saying stuff.” The offensive line prides itself on the fact that they are the best of friends, trying to do whatever they can together to keep up great chemistry on the field. They don’t tread alone — where there is one, there’s bound to be another. “This year and last year are the two closest offensive lines I’ve been on,” said senior offensive lineman Evan Washington. “Everybody hangs out. We’re all cool.” The group’s close bond has translated to on-the-field success. The Tiger rushing attack was ranked in the top 30 in the Football Bowl Subdivision in 2013, averaging 202.3 yards per game rushing with 37 rushing touchdowns. Junior lineman Vadal Alexander said the unit watches film together to try and get better
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Quantavius Leslie balances football, academics and parenthood. Leslie’s son Quantavius Meshawn Leslie, Jr., was born earlier this year. him to join LSU in June 2013 for summer practices. “When I first got here, the whole team took me under their wing,” Leslie said. “I was an older guy, so they were expecting me to be a leader already when I got here.” His first season at LSU was one of improvement and learning. Although the stat sheet showed only one reception
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Expectations soar as Tigers head into the 2014 season BY MIKE GEGENHEIMER mgegenheimer@lsureveille.com The LSU volleyball team’s season ended last year in a shower of confetti and embraces. The problem was, the celebration wasn’t for the Tigers, but rather the University of Washington who defeated LSU in four sets during the second round of the NCAA Tournament. Another season had come and gone, and the last Tiger to know what it felt like to be a part of a top-25 team left the program with the graduation of Desiree Elliott. But instead of feeling sorry for themselves, the senior
setter Malorie Pardo said the loss made the Tigers hungry. “We had a taste of the tournament and now we know what we want and what we’re going to do,” Pardo said. “As a team, yes, I think [it’s the highest expectations we’ve had] because of last year and who we beat in Michigan.” LSU hasn’t been ranked in the American Volleyball Coaches Association poll since 2010, but expectations are high as it starts the 2014 season in one of its highest positions since then, receiving 52 votes in the preseason poll released earlier this month. The Tigers start the season with pair of top-15 teams in No. 14 San Diego and No. 8 Purdue
and are currently set to play four more preseason top-20 teams throughout the season – a move LSU coach Fran Flory said puts her team in prime contention to get back into the top 25. “Without professing we’re going to be great, we’re going to be great,” Flory said. “…Our goal is to be top five in every statistical category in the league, not just here or there.” Flory said she didn’t want to put a cap on her expectations for this team, but compared her current group to those of the early 90s that earned consecutive trips to the Final Four in ’90 and ’91. Flory was an assistant coach for the
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Tigers looking to have a productive season from their tailbacks BY JACK CHASCIN jchascin@lsureveille.com The LSU football team has historically made its name off hard running, elusive backs. This season looks to be much of the same as the Tigers boast one of the deepest and most talented running back corps in the country. LSU comes into the 2014 season with a battery of experienced running backs, including seniors Terrence Magee and Kenny Hilliard, while also featuring true freshman sensation Leonard Fournette. Fournette, the first-year player of out St. Augustine High
School in New Orleans, is one of the highest-touted recruits to ever attend LSU. He was ranked by ESPN and Scout.com as the No. 1 overall recruit in the nation. The 6-foot1-inch, 230-pound freshman finished his high school career with 7,619 rushing yards and 88 rushing touchdowns. His accolades have already earned him comparisons from LSU coach Les Miles to premier athletes like NFL running back Adrian Peterson or NBA legend Michael Jordan. “I haven’t proved myself yet,” Fournette said. “So I just laugh at [those expectations] like it’s a joke, but you know, I thank Les
Miles for the confidence boost.” Everyone is on the Fournette bandwagon, including his own teammates. Both Magee and Hilliard said they believe Fournette can make a huge impact at LSU, and they aren’t against the idea of splitting reps between the running backs. Magee and Hilliard are two of the most experienced players on this LSU offense. Magee has played in 27 games as a Tiger, while Hilliard has played in an offensive high of 37 with a combined 30 rushing touchdowns to their names. That experience will prove to be pivotal to the Tigers’ success running the ball as they make it
VOLLEYBALL
Freshmen recruits may see playing time this season BY MIKE GEGENHEIMER mgegenheimer@lsureveille.com The landscape of the LSU volleyball locker room took a drastic change after a 2013 season when the roster featured only three freshmen and a lone senior among its ranks. This season, the Tigers have four seniors leading the way and seven new recruits coming to Baton Rouge to create one of the largest teams in program history. The Tigers earned the No. 13 recruiting class in the nation according to PrepVolleyball.com with their largest group of incoming players since 2003, and LSU coach Fran Flory is excited to see what her newest arsenal of weapons can bring to the court. “The truth will come this weekend in terms of playing the pace and physicality,” Flory said. “There aren’t too many people in the country as physical as [sophomore middle blocker] Briana Holman and, if they’re willing to get in there and stand in front of her, they’re going to be ready for this weekend.” Flory said she’s looking for all seven of her new recruits to break into the veteran lines during the early parts of the season with several contending for serious playing time through Southeastern Conference play. When asked about freshmen who could possibly contribute to the team, the first name that comes to mind for several Tigers — including Flory — is outside hitter Mimi Eugene, who got an early start with the program when she competed with the sand volleyball team in the spring. Flory said Eugene is “certainly going to play” this season and she’s even earned the attention of Holman, who said the pair has developed a close relationship over the past year.
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LSU’s volleyball team holds hands before practice Monday in the PMAC. “She came in the spring so I’m a little closer to her than all the others, but it’s still a work in progress as far as all of our relationships,” Holman said. “It’s the same as with some of the upperclassmen that I’ve only been with for a year. We’re a pretty close team, but hopefully we’ll get closer.” Holman said the team is still working on chemistry on and off the court but expects everything to fall into place after a few weekends playing together. Flory also specifically mentioned in her media day conference setter Elly Ogle and defensive specialist Cheyenne Wood as two freshmen she expects to contribute early on the court. Ogle arrived in Baton Rouge during the summer and said the freshmen received a warm welcome from upperclassmen. Ogle has been working closely with her senior counterpart Malorie Pardo during the past few months, and Pardo said she’s helping her adjust to the anxiety that comes with being a freshman setter. “I know what it’s like to be a
freshman setter, and I’m trying to help her and talk her through some things so that she doesn’t get the anxiety and the stress because I had that and hated it,” Pardo said. The relationship is part of a designed program Flory and her coaching staff set up to help with the large number of freshmen entering the program this season. Each freshman is assigned a mentor to help adjust to the college game. Flory said some programs tend to undermine its freshmen because they’re seen as the enemy coming to take away playing time, but this team seems to have avoided the self-destructive attitude. “Because we were going to have that volume, we knew we were going to have to put some things in place that would protect them a little bit, welcome them and allow them to step onto the court in a confident way,” Flory said. You can reach Mike Gegenheimer on Twitter @Mike_Gegs.
their goal to not only produce on the field but also be role models to newcomers like Fournette and freshman Darrel Williams. But with all the talent LSU has at the position, it’s hard to say just how many more reps one back will get than the other. “This system is meant to be rotating in and out different backs for different situations,” Hilliard said. “It’s going to continue to be that way, and whoever goes in there and catches fire real fast, that’s the person that’ll really stay into the game.” You can reach Jack Chascin on Twitter @Chascin_TDR.
Terrence Magee
626 yards 86 carries 8 TDs 13 games
Kenny Hilliard 310 yards 68 carries 7 TDs 12 games
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LSU not concerned with young defensive line of motion” in the team’s scrimmage on Aug. 19, according to Miles. Miles did not say if ThomAfter several years of as would be ready to play by producing high-profile talent, Wisconsin. “We’ve got several guys that the 2014 LSU defensive line finds itself scraping the bottom of the could be the next guy and they’ll have to get ready to play,” said barrel for experienced players. The entirety of the Tigers’ LSU defensive coordinator John defensive line totals just 24 ca- Chavis. “It’s unfortunate for reer starts heading into its sea- Quentin, I really feel for him, son opener against Wisconsin on but we can’t look back. We have Aug. 30 — 13 from senior defen- to move forward.” Chavis listed freshman sive end Jermauria Rasco and ten from junior Danielle Hunter. Maquedius Bain and sophomore Lewis Neal along By comparison, with Herron as the Badgers’ pro‘We’re going to grow the leading candijected offensive line has 74 starts them up in a hurry. It’s dates to take over between them. something we’ve done starting duties for “ T h e y ’ r e before and something Thomas. “[Herron] is young, but you have to be prepared a young guy who young defensive for, and we are.’ hasn’t taken a lines have come snap at LSU but through here in he’s very talented the past,” said sealong with sevnior center Elliot JOHN CHAVIS, eral other guys,” Porter. “The thing LSU defensive coordinator Chavis said. is, we had experi“We’re going to ence issues last grow them up in a year with [former defensive end Anthony Johnson] hurry. It’s something we’ve done and Ego [Ferguson] and they before and something you have to be prepared for, and we are.” ended up turning out well.” On the edge, LSU returns Freshman defensive tackle Frank Herron said the unit Hunter and Rasco who have takes it personal that people some of the highest expectations have concerns about their expe- on the defense this season after rience, but sophomore defensive combining for seven sacks and tackle Christian LaCouture, who 113 tackles, including 14.5 for recorded 11 tackles in 13 games loss, in 2013. Hunter said he could feel last season, said they’re trying the pressure building to fill the not to focus on things like that. Along with Hunter and Ras- shoes of past LSU defensive co, junior defensive tackle Quen- ends but is ready to keep the tratin Thomas is the only other LSU dition alive of strong play at the defensive lineman to register position. “Those guys are mature and a start last season and has the most experience of any of the they’re proven veterans,” Chatackles. But a torn bicep during vis said. “We’re excited about camp was originally reported to where [Hunter] is, and those keep him on the sidelines for the two guys together give us a good pair of ends, no question about entire season. At LSU Media Day, LSU that. It’s always exciting when coach Les Miles named Herron you have guys on the edge that the starter in Thomas’ absence, have already proven they can but Thomas returned to the field play at this level.” last week and had “full range BY MIKE GEGENHEIMER mgegenheimer@lsureveille.com
Entertainment
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This is a two-night, four-hour special, starring a noticeably beefed-up Adrien Brody as Harry Houdini, one of the most fascinating figures of the early twentieth century. Take: Anything starring an Academy Award winner (“The Pianist,” 2002) in his television debut is worth a go. Additionally, this writer can get behind anything that represents even a semblance of The History Channel’s return to actual history.
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Gotham / FOX Possibly the most highly anticipated new show of the fall, “Gotham” concentrates its efforts on the oft-mentioned but seldom-spotlighted dark ages, following the death of Thomas and Martha Wayne but before Gotham’s favorite son donned the cape. Take: Subjectively, origin stories are the best part of any superhero narrative. Objectively, this show features a lot of them. Take it with a grain of salt, but “Gotham” could be the best comic book television since The CW’s “Smallville.”
How to get away with murder / ABC
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Sex, lies and murder. A familiar premise is infused with some fresh faces, specifically Viola Davis in her much anticipated return to the small screen. Take: Shonda Rhimes continues her domination of the Thursday showscape, as her newest production follows both “Grey’s Anatomy” and “Scandal”. Although it’s almost unprecedented for a creator to witness three of their inventions thriving simultaneously, Rhimes could be the woman to make it happen. Plus, Viola Davis. Case tentatively closed.
Compiled BY logan keen lkeen@lsureveille.com As classes begin, schedules start to form and free time becomes more and more a thing of the past. It may seem all too easy to trade the TV binge habits of summer for homework, studying and the occasional night out. After all, what student has the time to wander Netflix for hours when a midnight deadline looms? Have no fear, The Daily Reveille has your back. Ditch the browsing time and check out the best new shows of September and beyond.
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Based on the UK’s immensely popular and critically acclaimed “Broadchurch,” FOX’s “Gracepoint” looks to be following the recent trend of long episodes and short seasons, specifically detective dramas and smash hits “True Detective” and “Fargo.” Take: Featuring the most star-studded cast of the fall including David Tennant, Anna Gunn, Nick Nolte, Michael Peña and Jacki Weaver, “Gracepoint” looks to be an absolute can’t-miss.
Mulaney / FOX
OCT
The “Seinfeld” for millennials? A man can dream. It’s been tried before, but with hilarious, former “Saturday Night LIve” writer and standup comedian John Mulaney writing and starring, it’s definitely worth a shot. Take: Despite the agonizing death of the multi-camera sitcom (a conversation for another time), here’s to hoping Mulaney, starring as a fictionalized version of himself, can be the man to return television to the glory days. Chalk it up as the best new comedy of the year.
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Bathroom graffiti both entertaining and exasperating BY molly bourg mbourg@lsureveille.com Whether it’s awkward love declarations in second grade or equally embarrassing phone number listings in college, bathroom graffiti is a constant in any student’s life. It’s a contentious issue, with reactions ranging from appreciation to annoyance. The reasons for using such a curious form of self-expression are still debatable. This is understandable given the variety of messages. “I think it’s boredom,” said chemical engineering junior Sheha Seetharama. “Definitely boredom.” Others think it may be more of a social platform for those lacking technological savvy. “I don’t know, maybe they don’t have a Twitter account,” said animal science junior Darrian Shelby. “They just need somewhere to post.” A 2009 report by the New South Wales Government Crime Prevention Division stated graffiti and vandalism in general can stem from multiple reasons, including
art, expression, humor, malicious intent, illegal fame and adrenaline rush. Although bathroom graffiti is not usually this extreme, it allows the everyman to ensnare an audience with little to no consequences. Messages cover a wide range of topics, from Dr. Seuss verses to social justice hashtags to simple sayings with no discernable meaning. “The best one I’ve seen on campus was ‘Beware the limbo dancer,’” said English junior Katie Babin. “It’s still in Tureaud [Hall], I think.” Perhaps the most bizarre pieces are the messages that offer encouragement or inspiration. Quotes like “You are wonderful! :D” in Tureaud Hall and “No matter what you are going through, you are STRONG!” in the Life Sciences Building appear to be gender specific, popping up more often in women’s restrooms than men’s. However, the ladies are not impressed. “[It’s] awkward — why is someone trying to give me confidence while I’m trying to go?” Darrian joked. Pre-med sophomore Briana
McCardle agrees. “With those, I’m thinking somebody had too much time,” McCardle said. Regardless of whether bathroom graffiti is inspiring, many students at least find it amusing. Students interviewed admitted that, while they had never partaken in it, they still found it entertaining. “I think it’s pretty funny,” Babin said. “I like artistic stuff, and it helps break up the monotony of your everyday routine.” But it’s not humorous to everyone. Stacy L. Whitfield, assistant director of Facility Services, explains it’s not fun and games for those who have to clean up the mess. “It ends up being a nuisance,” Whitfield said. “The paint wears off when the custodians remove the graffiti, depending on what the students write it in. Then we have to send people in to paint.” Tammy Millican, assistant director of Facility Services, said that this wastes time and supplies. “It’s a use of resources that we could be using elsewhere on campus,” Millican said.
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Graffiti is written on a toilet paper dispenser [top left] and bathroom stall doors [top right, bottom].
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‘The Belt’ initiates a competitive career for In The Valley Below BY joshua jackson jjackson@lsureveille.com The synth-pop genre has become crowded recently with the rise of bands like Passion Pit and Bastille. Now, it’s harder than ever to pick a favorite among the crowd, but Los Angeles duo In the Valley Below has thrown its name into contention with “The Belt.” In the Valley Below gained major attention after performing at South by Southwest in 2013. After Bloc Party lead singer Kele Okereke remixed the band’s song “Peaches,” all eyes were on the pair to release its debut album. “The Belt” starts with the aforementioned song setting the pace of the album. “Peaches” is an easily infectious track with simple guitar chords and a catchy chorus. Prominent songs from “The Belt” include “Neverminders,” “Searching for a Devil” and “Palm Tree Fire.” The final song on the album, “King Tide,” leaves listeners wanting more, which is exactly what a good LP is supposed to do. The band’s easy transition between Angela Gail’s and Jeffrey Jacob’s vocals on all 11 songs is what allows “The Belt” and In the Valley Below to stand out from other synthpop artists. Ears are never bored with these two upbeat voices featured on the record. In the Valley Below’s first attempt flows smoothly from beginning to end. Listeners will find themselves unaware that a new song has started thanks to the high production
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quality. The shortcomings of the album come in two categories: lyrics and variety. There are many similes and comparisons used to connect the audience to the album, but a few miss the mark. While simplicity in music can be a good thing, artists never want their music to sound repetitive. Unfortunately, In the Valley Below suffers from a lack of depth on the core instruments and rely on a little too much synthesizer to carry the
tracks. Luckily, the band is young, and if they decide to release a second album, “The Belt” is a great blueprint to build upon. Tightening a few small problems could catapult In the Valley Below to the top of the synth-pop genre. Until then, “The Belt” will continue to draw attention for all of the right reasons. Grade: 82
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Thursday, August 28, 2014 WOMEN’S FASHION
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Workout gear isn’t the only option for hot, humid days BY MEG RYAN mryan@lsureveille.com The beginning of the fall semester means campus is back in full swing with classes and activities. It also means trekking from place to place in unbearable heat. Women normally show up to campus in their comfiest tank tops and running shorts, water bottle in hand, ready to take on the school day. But you don’t need to dress like you’re ready to run a marathon to avoid getting overheated. There are multiple clothing options that look put together and work in the hot weather. One-piece items — rompers, dresses and jumpsuits — are a great option. Pick a lightweight material like cotton or chiffon and a loose silhouette. A light fabric keeps the piece from feeling heavy, and a loose fit allows for greater airflow and less constriction. Getting ready for class is a breeze with one-piece outfits. You don’t need to match tops to bottoms, so there’s very little planning involved. The simplicity of summer patterns and fabrics makes them easy to accessorize. Simple sandals, flats and sneakers all work for running from building to building. Jewelry also doesn’t need much plan time. A simple necklace ties everything together and won’t weigh you down like an armful of bangles. A charcoal jumpsuit is option that can work for both days and nights on campus. This jumpsuit has a gray chiffon
overlay and a wide leg. It may look like a lot of fabric, but its material and fit make it comfortable and easy. Rompers are an alternative if you’d rather shorts instead of pants. A basic romper can be spiced up with accessories, or a patterned romper can make a statement on its own. If a one-piece isn’t your thing, separates can be combined for a casual look. Most people keep denim in their closet, and while the material is heavy, it makes the perfect ensemble paired with a loose top. Kimonos and lightweight, basic tank tops are a match made in heaven. Basic tank tops and T-shirts are soft, light and can be paired with anything. When it gets cold in class, a kimono can be thrown on top. Kimonos are easy to store in a backpack and add an element of interest to an outfit. Floral patterns come in multiple color schemes and add color to a basic outfit. If you’d rather reach for jeans instead of shorts, skinny jeans are a good choice because they work with almost any shoe. The darker the denim the better, because it’s more versatile than a light-wash jean. Patterned camisoles made of chiffon or cotton can be layered when classes are cool, but work on their own when walking through the sticky humidity. While denim is a classic, it’s not the only options for bottoms. Patterned fabric shorts are another option when you want to change up your usual
choices. Patterned shorts can be high- or low-waisted. They also come in multiple prints, from floral to Aztec to striped. They’re a change from plain material and usually lighter than denim or khaki. Buying a number of these shorts is a great choice. They’re comfortable, like running shorts, but look much cuter and can be paired with a plain tank top or T-shirt. It almost feels like you’re in workout gear, but you have more flexibility with accessories and shoe options, which makes any outfit more fun.
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Options for women’s summer fashions include lightweight tanks and kimonos [top left], versatile jumpsuits [top right] and high-waisted, patterned shorts [bottom].
MEN’S FASHION
Clothing store has men actually wanting to shop BY MICHAEL TARVER mtarver@lsureveille.com
Walking into McLavy Ltd. is like stepping into the past when men wore more suits than basketball shorts and having a nice blazer was crucial to beginning their journey as adults. The smell of rich leather fills the rooms, a stark difference from the overpowering cologne smell
found in teen men’s clothing stores. The 35-year-old clothing and accessory shop’s organization is concise, which makes it easy for customers to find what they need. A new customer may first notice the neatly pressed tie selection displayed against a back wall or the countless large-game animals hanging on the walls in each section of the store. Patrons can hear store owner
Frank McLavy Jr., chatting about where and how he caught some of the fish hanging on the wall.
“Customers become friends,” McLavy said. Although this seemingly oldfashioned store appears to target the older man, McLavy is trying to reach a younger demographic. He released a new line of clothes called Fraternity Collection, as well as an expanded shoe department. The Fraternity Collection includes shirts and tank-tops that University finance junior and McLavy Ltd. employee Ross Barnett said are popular among many University students, including women who prefer to wear over-
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[Bottom left] Taxidermied game line the walls of menswear shop McLavy Ltd. The store provides a range of clothing and accessories for men from tanks and shirts to bowties [top] and leather shoes [bottom right].
sized tanks. “You can buy stuff at a big place, but here we’re going to make you look good,” Barnett said. McLavy said he always wanted to open his own clothing store because most of his family worked in retail. While he was in the military, McLavy said he fine tuned the details for opening his own menswear store. McLavy said some customers continue to buy clothes from his store for years. He recalled an instance of peculiar customer loyalty. McLavy said one of his usuals brought his elderly father to be fitted for a burial suit just a few weeks before his passing. McLavy Ltd. carries countless items including shirts, pants, suits, blazers, shorts, ties and accessories. Whether it is a formal event or a regular day on campus, the selection is there. “I want you to be the best looking guy that ever walked out of here,” McLavy said. “We’re going to do everything we can to make you happy and make you look good.”
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We asked University students if
MONEY
affected their choice of
MAJOR
Compiled BY Jana King jking@lsureveille.com
mean salary
As the price of a college education continues to rise, prospective students are faced with difficult questions. Should they choose majors based on how much money they’ll make? Can they afford to pursue the degrees they are passionate about? We asked University students if they considered future salaries when choosing their majors and compared the average salaries earned by graduates in those fields.
food service (no college degree)
$18,870
mean salary
‘Yes, but in the end, money doesn’t matter if I’m helping people.’
$46,060
lee haywood simien, child and family studies senior
‘No. I chose it because I want to go to nursing school.’
mean salary
$68,910
sydney denoux, kinesiology sophomore
‘Yes. I want to make enough to take care of myself and to live my life.’ Tyrone Hubbard,
mean salary
$69,030
management senior
‘Yes and no. The money is just a bonus.’ emily riley, biochemistry junior
mean salary
$91,640
anesthesiology (college graduate) mean salary
$235,070 Source: BUREAU OF LABOR STATISTICS, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
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Quote of the Day ‘The education of a nation, instead of being confined to a few schools and universities, for the instruction of the few, must become the national care and expense for the information of the many.’
John Adams American president Oct. 30, 1735 — July 4, 1826
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Opinion
Financial stability and college degrees don’t go hand in hand off with her head jana king Columnist Straight out of high school we have two options — go to college or start working. The first involves a large sum of cash upfront. But the latter means earning less over a lifetime. So how do you do afford college if you come from a family that can’t help you with tuition, books or living expenses? Well, for this columnist, it’s involved a mountain of student loans that gets taller each semester. But in the absence of an attractive credit score or rich relative co-signer, sometimes getting that money upfront can be impossible. For those students, it’s time to cut expenses and save. A quick Google search will yield many results on how to cut spending and save money for college. But most of these “save-money-for-college” guides assume that I spend $5 on coffee every day, which I can’t afford even on a good week. The financial stress endured while in college is going to have its way with you. And for a lot of students, that means letting go of the career they dreamed of on high school graduation day to make room for one that comes with the promise of financial stability. Money can’t buy happiness, kids. But I’d be lying if I told you that financial stability doesn’t make it easier to appreciate the things that bring you happiness. I’d also be lying if I told you that I’ve never considered getting an accounting degree. Does sure financial success hold enough weight for us to become greyfaced, number-crunching financial consultants for the next 40 years? According to newhealthguide.org, the suicide rate among high paying professionals, like accountants or physicians, is double that of the general population. Other professions with mental
health side effects are dentistry, law and natural scientists. That’s not to say there are no happy, thriving and financially stable workers in any of these fields. But it’s important to remember our choice of degree field is going to affect us well after we pay off our student loans. The American attitude toward college is turning toward that of necessity, but the price tag of college is a luxury. It’s no secret that college is expensive. In fact, student loan debt, Ramen noodle diets and single-digit bank balances have become the subject of sad jokes between teens and twenty-somethings. A study published by Pew Research Center in February found that college graduates in their late 20s to early 30s earned about $17,500 more per year than their peers with only a high school education. While that may seem like enough reason to take whatever means are necessary to afford the almost $9000 average per year for in-state tuition in America, I’ve got some bad news. The price we pay now for that $17,500 extra a year is more than our parents did. Why do we do it then? Why do we put ourselves through four years of financial instability and stress over four figure loans that turn into five figures by the time we graduate with a degree that won’t help us any more than when our parents paid less for it? Pew Research executive vice president and co-author of the report Paul Taylor gave us all the reason we could need in an interview with Huffington Post. “The only thing more expensive than getting a college education is not getting one.” Jana King is a 19-year-old communication studies junior from Ponchatoula, La. You can reach her on Twitter @jking_TDR.
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There’s more to your major than its expected payout the amazing cynic ryan monk Columnist
I was nothing but a clueless 18-year-old high school senior trying to figure out which way was up. Then one otherwise uneventful day, I found myself sitting in front of my counselor, the clock ticking increasingly faster and faster with each discarded idea. He looked back up at me and said, “Well, what’s it going to be? Now is the time to decide what you’ll be doing for the rest of your life!” I had to excuse myself. Nausea, you know. So naturally, I went back to my room and consulted Google. Bar graphs. A few mysterious college curriculum names sitting on the horizontal axis. Increasing dollar amounts climbing up the vertical. “Well, I kind of like chemistry. Let’s go with that one!” And then, before I knew what was happening, I was majoring in chemical engineering. That isn’t to say I don’t enjoy my major, but it is to say I picked it without any idea what it was, and almost solely for financial reasons. So, what’s the big deal? When I chat with my classmates, we almost exclusively talk about our test grades, internship opportunities and job aspirations. I can’t remember the last time I heard people talking about how much they enjoyed calculating flow rates. I don’t particularly like it, either. As it goes, I had somewhat of a midschool crisis last year. Of course, I tried to take a page out of a sitcom script and buy a Camaro to make myself feel better, but then I realized I was a poor college student, which brings me back on topic. I remember one night I was working on a homework problem, and after coming up with my tenth correct answer that didn’t match the book’s, I sat up straight, eyes wide:
“Do I even actually like this? Have I ever actually liked this? Is my name even Ryan? Because I, like everyone who hears my name before seeing it written, have always had this sneaking suspicion that it was actually Brian.” Suddenly, all the synthetic comfort hanging on promises of a high salary went flying out the window. I realized I had spent two and a half years, hundreds of dollars in books and most of my physical and mental health on something I never even wanted in the first place. And if I turned back at that point, not only would everyone see me as a quitter. I would have to start all over on something new, which for all I knew, I might end up hating too. It’s hard to describe that feeling, but it’s kind of like if you gave up everything else in your life to climb Mount Everest, trained nonstop for years, got a little over halfway up ... and then decided you regretted picking your major in college. That said, as we all know, opinions change. Over the course of a few months I decided I did, in fact, want to stay in my major. I came to the conclusion I wasn’t just in it for the money, and I genuinely wanted to grow up to be a chemical engineer. Lucky for me, right? Right, but my individual case doesn’t detract from the importance of regarding your major for more than its expected paygrade. It could just as easily have gone the other way; deciding I wanted to do something else. And if that had happened, I’d currently be scrambling to figure out which of my credits would transfer, how I was going to explain my choice to my dad and what the hell I was going to do with myself. And that doesn’t sound fun. So as I start my last year in what I wanted to do, realized I didn’t and then realized I actually did, I urge you all to be more considerate of your major choice than I initially was. Ryan Monk is a 21-year-old chemical engineering senior from Lake Charles, La. You can reach him on Twitter @RyanMonkTDR.
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Looking for positive, energetic hosts, cashiers, and team members for the Siegen Lane location. Apply at www.whichwich.com/careers or emails siegenplaza@whichwich.net _____________________________ Hiring part/full time position at local dog boarding facility. Looking for applicants who can keep a positive attitude while working in a fast paced environment. Please send resumes to WeLoveDogsBR@ gmail.com _____________________________ Vet asst. needed for small animal hosp. 15 min. from LSU. 225-3872462 _____________________________ Preschool technology teacher. 20 hours/week. $10/hour. Resume to techstarsbr@gmail.com. _____________________________ Gino’s Restaurant is seeking FT and PT servers and bartenders. Experience is necessary. Please apply in person at 4542 Bennington Ave. between 2-5pm, Monday - Friday. _____________________________ CAFE AMERICAIN NOW HIRING Part/Full Time Servers Apply 7521 Jefferson Hwy after 2:pm _____________________________ Gino’s Restaurant is seeking part time evening hostesses. Please apply in person at 4542 Bennington Avenue - between 2-5pm, Mon-Fri. _____________________________ Hiring Early Childhood Afternoon teachers at local center, hours 2:305:30, M-F. Must be dependable, loving, enthusiastic. Send resume to silverside@countrydayschoolbr. com. _____________________________ John Deere Landscapes is the nation’s largest distributor of nursery, irrigation, outdoor lighting, landscape supplies, fertilizers, turf protection products, grass seed, turf care equipment, and golf course accessories. We are seeking to fill a Customer Sales & Service Representative I position in Baton Rogue, LA. This position serves as frontline sales and service to customers at a branch. Qualifications: 1.High school diploma or equivalent. 2.One to three years industry and customer service experience. 3.Proficient communication skills. 4.Basic computer skills. 5. Must be able to lift 50 pounds consistently. Our company offers competitive compensation, opportunities for advancement,
and exceptional benefits, including medical/dental/life insurance, 401k, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, product discounts, and more. TO APPLY: Please visit our website at www.johndeerelandscapes.com and choose Our Company, Careers, and then choose by location. You will then need to complete an application for this position. You can also go directly to the careers section by clicking http://jdl.submit4jobs.com/. We are proud to be a Drug Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer. _____________________________ RECEPTIONIST FOR BUSY INSURANCE OFFICE. FULL TIME PLEASE CONTACT 225766-8721 _____________________________ RUNNER POSITION AVAILABLE - Part-Time with local law office. Monday thru Friday - 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. $10/hr plus mileage. Must be reliable and dependable. Must have your own dependable transportation. Email resume to lawfirmrunner@ gmail.com _____________________________ VooDoo BBQ & Grill in PERKINS ROWE is looking for CASHIERS and COOKS. $10/HR E-Mail us ssbbq@voodoobbq.com _____________________________ Front Desk Attendants Customer service experience reqd. & ability to multi task in fast past environment. Flex schedule avg. 25 hrs/wk. Extended Day Counselors Childcare experience reqd. &available MonFri from 2:30-6PM. Submit resume to emartin@ymcabr.org or apply in person @ Baranco Clark, 1735 Thomas Delpit Dr., BR, LA 70802 (225) 344-6775 _____________________________ We now hiring for FT / PT receptionist and kennel technicians. We are looking for reliable and energetic individuals to add to our team. Please come by to fill out an application. (225)218-1500 _____________________________ CASA MARIA RESTAURANT hiring wait staff. Apply at 7955 Bluebonnet Blvd near Perkins. _____________________________
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We offer: -FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE -NO LATE NITES (CLOSE @ 10 - 11) Must Be: -RESPONSIBLE -ENERGECTIC -POLITE -ABLE TO PERFORM SIMPLE TASKS WITH SPEED AND ACCURACY _____________________________ NOW HIRING CERTIFIED LIFEGUARDS! Apply in person: Southside YMCA (766-2991 ask for Savannah) C.B. Pennington, Jr YMCA (2729622 ask for Heather) A.C. Lewis YMCA (924-3606 ask fro Aidan) We will train you. $8-9.00/hr DOE. FREE employee memberships. Flexible schedules. _____________________________ Leroys Restaurant, 4001 Nicholson Dr. So close to your dorm room, apartment, and campus you can even ride your bike to and from work. Please apply in person or call Leroys (225) 615-8313 to set up a time to interview you. _____________________________
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So you like singing, sororities, and socials? Well the Tiger Tenors are hosting an open audition for any men interested in joining the a capella group. If you are interested or have questions regarding the Tiger Tenors and/ or audition information please email tigertenors@gmail.com. _____________________________
PERSONAL ASSISTANT Needed for local Executive. Errands, Accounting, bill pay and Domestic chores. LSU student with flexible schedule and commitment to several days per week. MUST have strong communication skills, outgoing personality, 20+ age. transportation a must! 225-4480505 or 504-508-9307 _____________________________ Drakes Catering still has room for enthusiastic and dedicated people to join our LSU Gameday Staff!! If interested, please head to our website to fill out an employee application! www.drakescatering.com _____________________________ Looking for afterschool care M-Th 2:45-5:00 in Prairieville. Great Pay, Great kids. Contact me at threetigersmom@gmail.com _____________________________
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We are the leading, luxury car care company in Louisiana.,We do professional level detailing work with high-end retail and commercial clients. We are looking to add to our team at our main retail facility and to a large luxury dealership in Baton Rouge. $8.50 training period. $400-$800.00 wk. Fit, college students who are into fine cars do well with our company. Flexible schedules available. Call/ Text Chris for more info: 713-9924865 www.h2oautospa.com _____________________________
Hampton Inn College Drive has immediate opens for Front Desk Clerks 7-3 and 3-11 shifts. Flexible work schedules available. Drug test and background checks required. Apply in person @ 4646 Constitution Ave. _____________________________
Fat Cow is now hiring for all positions, Cooks, Cashiers, and dishwashers. Enjoy a drug free and smoke free environment with flexible hours and great pay with tips. Bring your winning attitude and join the herd, apply in person
Thursday, August 28, 2014 @ 4350 highland rd, south gates of campus _____________________________ Baton Rouge Country Club seeking outside services staff! $8-$11/hour depending on experience. Motivated with good interpersonal skills. Golf background preferred. Email keithcornwell@pga.com! _____________________________
Crown Molding Some Units have W/D Water & Sewer Paid $450, $585 & $675 Phone 225-615-8521 _____________________________ LSU Townhome 2BR 1 1/2 Bath with W/D $ 675/Month on LSU Busline, 5423 Nicholson Drive, Call 225-802-1961
PART TIME BOOKKEEPER/ DESK CLERK NEEDED CALL (225) 448-1150 _____________________________ Now hiring SERVERS and HOSTS at Capital City Grill. Preferably daytime availability, and flexible with school schedules. Apply at 100 Lafayette Street in Downtown Baton Rouge.
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The Daily Reveille alexander, from page 1 ander for his submissiveness to Gov. Bobby Jindal in the face of budget increases for higher education, compared the University’s Board of Supervisors hiring of Alexander to a blind miner finding a diamond. Alexander laughed at the analogy. “Positive acclaim goes up and down; you get negative acclaim just as quickly,” Alexander said. “All I can do is hope the faculty and staff feel better
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page 15 about where we are today than where we were a couple years ago, and I hope our students do as well.” Alexander is hopeful for the upcoming semester but knows there are challenges ahead. One of his major goals is to increase fundraising. “We raised $73 million where normally we raise about $40 [million],” Alexander said of last year’s fundraising. “However, our endowment is nowhere near where it needs to be.” Alexander said LSU has roughly $15,000 per student currently in its endowment, while the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has about $104,000 per student and Texas A&M University has nearly $150,000 per student. Another of Alexander’s major tests this year will be the University’s new anti-tobacco rule, a policy LSUPD deemed unenforceable. Alexander had a final say in whether the campus policy would be smoke-free or tobacco-free. He made the call
this summer. “One of the best values that we can instill in our students upon graduation is to have a healthy lifestyle and healthy habits,” Alexander said. “That is the most significant economic issue that our students will not realize until they have a health problem or someone near them has a health problem. It will change everything.” University Faculty Senate President Kevin Cope said one of Alexander’s biggest challenges this year will be to distance himself from the governor’s office, describing the relationship between Jindal and the University as a “big brother looking over our shoulder.” “The structure of our government forces that relationship to be more buddy-buddy,” Cope said. “He needs to try to put some distance between himself and the Board of Supervisors and the governor so we can have a university guided by academic concerns rather than political ones.”
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page 16 LESLIE, from page 5 Leslie became a father to Quantavius Meshawn Leslie, Jr., who was born more than three months premature with a slew of medical issues. “John Diarse, Travin [Dural], [receivers coach Adam] Henry, they just constantly told me to keep my head up every day and that everything is going to be better,” Leslie said. “God makes no mistakes. It just motivated me every day.” As doctors worked and his son battled, Leslie juggled school, practices and weekend drives from LSU to the hospital in Mississippi where his son was receiving medical care. Even with all of this going on, Leslie was determined to stay positive and become the best athlete, student and father he could be. Quantavius Jr.’s de-
OFFENSIVE LINE, from page 5 every single day. But it’s not only within the confines of the game that they are close. The offensive linemen have their own group chat in which they exchange frequent messages asking each other to do things ranging from grabbing some food to freestyling over Fanaika’s melodies. Fanaika, a California native who is the first player of Tongan heritage in LSU history, is
velopment and health steadily improved. After nearly four months in the hospital, he was released on May 28 with a clean bill of health. “He’s doing good,” Leslie said. “He’s strong and getting longer. He’s an active baby right now.” Throughout the whole situation, Leslie was able to make an impression on the practice field and the coaches at LSU. He is listed as a starting receiver on the depth chart this season. Despite his starting position, Leslie remains a humble team player and leader. “Whatever coach wants my role to be,” Leslie said. “Whatever number he calls, whatever play he calls, I’m just going to be ready.” Leslie regularly video chats with Quantavius Jr. and
proudly shows off pictures of his son to his thousands of Twitter and Instagram followers. Leslie said his son will be healthy enough to watch him play home games at Tiger Stadium, and Quantavius Jr. will watch him take the field against Wisconsin on Aug. 30 on ESPN. “The situation taught me to take nothing for granted,” Leslie said. “Everything happens for a reason. Even though I went through all that with my son, I still managed to keep my grades up, even throughout the summer. My son is my world. He’s my everything.” You can reach Michael Haarala on Twitter @haarala_TDR.
talented at many instruments, but his teammates all agree there’s nothing like his guitar playing. “Hoko can play,” Alexander said. “Them Tongans know how to play a little guitar, I’ll tell you that right now. I wish I could play the guitar like him. He needs to teach me one day.” Washington, Fanaika’s former roommate, said he loves Fanaika’s guitar skills, but Washington doesn’t think his own vocal skills are up to par
just yet. “I sing off key,” Washington said. “I know the words to a lot of songs but I can’t sing well.” Not everything is fun and jokes, however, when the group takes the controls on the Xbox. Alexander said he and his teammates are intensely competitive when it comes to video games. Washington and Alexander love to duke it out in the video game series NBA 2K, but Washington seems to think no one is quite on his level.
Thursday, August 28, 2014 but the biggest difference this season is in its core group program during a time when the of leaders seeming to pull Tigers lost only nine games over together at the same time as the course of two opposed to seasons. the individual “The ’90 and leaders who would ‘Our goal is to be top ’91 teams had a five in every statistical step up in years great setter and category in the league, not past. I think we have Last season, just here or there.’ a great setter,” the role of senior Flory said referleader was put FRAN FLORY, ring to Daniela firmly on Elliott’s Reis and Pardo, shoulders as the LSU volleyball coach r e s p e c t i v e l y. only senior left “We also had in the program. a defining player in Mo- But this season, the Tigers have nique Adams. We have Bri- four upperclassmen among their ana Holman. We have some ranks. nice balance.” “The experience level is Reis holds the program re- different, and I think that’s cord for career assists with 6,379 what lends my air of confiwhile Adams is the only Tiger to dence,” Flory said. “I’m ceraverage more than four kills per tainly not over confident. I know set over a career. it’s a long season and this is a Flory said LSU has tough opening weekend — it’s always had talent on the court, that by design.”
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“I say I’m the 2K champ of the O-Line,” Washington said. “I brag about my 2K skills and I’ll put them up against anybody.” There are a lot of different personalities on the offensive line, and Collins said it’s their differences that bring the most out of each other. “It really makes you want to always be around these guys,” Collins said. “They can just inspire you and teach you different things.” Alexander said it’s
important for an offensive line to be as close as they are because that’s how they are able to get stronger and better on the field. No matter the result on Saturday night, the one thing that won’t be questioned is the brotherhood the offensive line shares. “We have each other’s backs,” Fanaika said. “Whenever something happens, we’ve got each other’s backs.” You can reach Jack Chascin on Twitter @Chascin_TDR.
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