NEW ORLEANS — The head of Southern University in Baton Rouge, the fl agship campus of the nation’s oldest historically black college system, is resigning after he was blasted by faculty for lacking the skills to steer the college through a turbulent period of budget cuts.

Kofi Lomotey handed in his letter of resignation Thursday and the board of supervisors of the Southern University System accepted it Friday at a monthly meeting.

Lomotey took offi ce as the chancellor of the Baton Rouge campus in July 2008. The Baton Rouge campus has more than half of the system’s 14,380 students.

After the board accepted his resignation, Lomotey declined to comment.

On Nov. 4, the college’s senate faculty handed Lomotey a vote of no confi dence. The faculty faulted the chancellor for fi ring employees, lackluster fundraising abilities and seeking to eliminate the school of architecture.

“Financially, we are living through tough times and we need the leadership to navigate us through these troubled waters,” Sudhir Trivedi, the faculty senate president, said after the meeting. “He did not work very well with the faculty.”

Trivedi said that there were more than 500 faculty members three years ago and that number is now down to 280. He faulted Lomotey for overseeing a

decline in enrollment at the Baton Rouge campus, which fell 4 percent this year.

Southern, like all of Louisiana’s state schools, is struggling to handle budget cuts. The board anticipates losing about $23 million in funding next year, a 32 percent cut.

Ronald Mason Jr., the president of the university system, credited Lomotey for leading the campus during a very diffi cult period, which he said took a “toll” on the chancellor.

“I think he looked at the totality of circumstances and made the decision that was best for him and his family,” Mason said of the chancellor’s decision to step down.

Mason said Lomotey agreed to work until June 30 to give the board time to fi nd a new chancellor.

The board had been scheduled to vote Friday on Lomotey’s $295,000-a-year contract, which was set to expire in December.

Mire named BOS chairThe Southern University

Board of Supervisors has only its second ever non-alumni chairman as Darren G. Mire.

Mire, an elected Orleans Parish assessor, was picked Friday as the 2011 chairman over LaPlace lawyer Randal Gaines, who was other board member actively campaigning for the position.

The Advocate reported on Saturday that outgoing Board Chairman Tony Clayton of Port Allen, who has served two years in the position, says Mire’s selection is a “wise decision.

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Internet security has been a point of focus for many colleges nationwide in the last 10 years.

Colleges such as the University of North Carolina, the University of Michigan, and the University of California at Berkeley were all victims of Internet security breaches and invasion of privacy in 2009. This scare has also been rumored, yet reported, to have occurred in September between LSU and the University of New Orleans.

The Advocate reported that faculty members at UNO speculated that the LSU system was monitoring the emails of administrator and faculty members at UNO, which is considered an invasion of privacy.

“We purchase a lot of equipment and trust that it fi lters out spyware, pop-ups, and viruses. We also try to be diligent in our work at preventing Internet breaches on this campus,” said Terrance Cyriaque, Coordinator of IT Security.

When asked about the authority of an administrator having the right to scourge through the email of any member linked through the SU system, Cyriaque simply responded, “we do not go through people’s e-mail without a warrant from the police station.”

Under the investigations subtitle of the description page of the SU Network Security website, Network Security Services is the process of monitoring the network to determine if there has been any illegal, unauthorized, or unusual activities from computers, laptops, servers, or offi ce workstations that are using the SU network. This will be done by computer forensics; it is the analysis of information contained within and created with computer systems and computing devices.

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The Association of Women’s Students hosted their Big Buddy Thanksgiving Luncheon and donated an estimated figure of $1,620 worth of Thanksgiving dinner baskets to fifty Big Buddy participants.

AWS along with other campus organizations were able to provide fifty Big Buddy participants with all things Thanksgiving in their baskets after the luncheon.

The luncheon included fifty participants and students rep-resenting campus organizations that donated. Each participant table had a represent-ative of the university that donated sitting at their table.

“It was a morning of complete thanksgiving for the appreciation of someone other than ourselves. We got a chance to show the children that they were appreciated,” said Ja’el Gordon, AWS President.

Silky Slim, Vice President and Founder of Stop the Killings, Inc. spoke briefly about his connection to Big Buddy.

Slim discussed how he knew that Big Buddy changed lives by sharing how his life changed through his experience in jail.

“The best part of the program was when the kids performed. They performed the gospel song grateful. They were so good, and they had only learned it the previous day,” said Gordon.

The choir performing featured participants aged 5-11. Including three soloists in the performance.

“I was amazed by the amount of organizations that donated.

The Deltas, AKAs, Iotas, Kappas, Sigmas, Zetas, Alphas, Sigma Gamma Rhos, Omegas, Men’s Federation, Collegiate 100 Black Women, Psi Chi, Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, Senior Class, Sophomore Class, The Digest, The Ombuds Office, Chancellor’s office, Michelle Hill, and Kelwin Williams,” said Gordon.

The baskets were presented to each participant after choir performance and lunch.

Gordon explained the process behind the luncheon and how many hands and organizations participated for the Big Buddy kids.

“The planning started in September. We sent out letters to all the campus organizations for basket donations. The

turkeys were supplied through Aramark and The Chancellor’s office. The SGA helped set up and put baskets together. We all spent a few weeks to make sure the baskets were all together right,” said Gordon.

Gordon discussed the basket idea and how the Big Buddy Luncheon came into motion.

“Aleice Allen and Allecyn Gay, Past AWS Presidents, both had involvement in Big Buddy. Aleice brought the idea to me, after she had the event in the past. She was actually able to have arts and crafts in the past,” said Gordon.

Gordon had to overcome some challenges to make the event successful and make such an impact. She wanted to thank all those who donated and

contributed to the event.“Due to the low budget of

the Association of Women’s Students we had to come out of pocket for decorations and some baskets so we were unable to do some of the things that had been done in the past. We made the most of what he were working with,” said Gordon.

Despite challenges and shortfalls AWS was able to provide thanksgiving meals to fifty children and their families.

Gordon is looking forward to more events like this in her focus for the Spring semester.

“I plan to focus on mentorship and community service. I hope to host a Black History program with Big Buddy. I’m looking forward to working with Big Buddy again,” said Gordon.

Children from the Big Buddy choir performed at the Big Buddy Thanksgiving luncheon in the Cotillion Ballroom in the Smith-Brown Memorial Union. This luncheon was the first event of the year hosted by AWS in partnership with the Big Buddy program.

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of computer data. This can be for the purpose of performing a root-cause analysis of a computer system that has failed or is not operating properly; or to find out who is responsible for misuse of computer systems, or perhaps who committed a crime using a computer system or against a computer system.

Computer forensic techniques are commonly used for conducting computing investigations in the interest of figuring out what happened, when it happened, how it happened, and who was involved.

Examples of security incidents include but are not limited to: excessive bandwidth use caused by the compromise of a system, commercial use of IT resources, compromised computers, copyright infringement, digital harassment, IP spoofing, and intruder activity.

Network Security was primarily put in place due to the rising trend of sharing files through bit torrent programs that carry malicious viruses such as Limewire, U torrent, and Napster. Internet breaches, and misuse of email are other reasons for the establishment of SU NSS.

Southern University has not experienced any major issues with the network system, but Cyriaque did mention SU for having minor issues that were not elaborated on.

The only time TNS conduct searches is if there is a breach of safety or a crime investigation in process.

“We must also have a chain of evidence in order to do so,” continued Cyriaque.

TNS also does not conduct routine searches, which has its pros and cons when it boils down to security issues.

The responsibility of preventing network security breaches also lies in the hands of administration, faculty and students. According to an October mass e-mail that was sent through the SU network, the Technology Network Services gave five pointers to protecting an email account:

• Never respond to requests for personal information via-email or in a pop-up window. If in doubt call the institution that claims to be the sender of the email or pop up window.

• If the email looks suspicious visit the web sites by typing the URL into your address bar. Do not click on suspicious links in e-mail.

• The emails form SUBR campus departments will come from a specific department or person. It will also have some image from the University.

• Report suspected abuse of your personal information to the proper authorities.

• Routinely check your campus email, and visit the Network Security Web Site for notices on phishing and other security issues.

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NEW ORLEANS—Students and alumni from Grambling State University and Southern University gathered in the Louisiana Superdome to watch sororities, fraternities and the bands battle for bragging rights as a part of the Annual Greek show and Battle of the Bands.

The Alpha Tau Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. from Southern won first place and $3,000. They stepped to a “By any means necessary” theme and members wore all black outfits with combat boots.

The Delta Sigma of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. from Grambling State won first place and $3,000 with their Family Matters theme. Members came out dressed like Steve Urkel with suspenders and high waters but had transformed into Stephan by

the end of the performance. The Beta Psi Chapter of Alpha

Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. from Southern stepped to a 50s diner theme, “Be our Guest” which earned them second place and $2,000.

The Rho Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. placed second and won $2,000 with their Mafia theme. They ended their performance with a dance that comedian Funny Maine taught SU students at the Homecoming Comedy Show.

The Psi Beta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. from Grambling State stepped to a boxing theme. They placed third and earned $1,000.

The Alpha Sigma Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. from Southern wore Samurai outfits. They placed third and won $1,000.

The Beta Omega Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.

from Grambling State stepped to a Barbie theme and did not place.

The Iota Iota Chapter of the Omega Psi Phi, Fraternity, Inc. from Grambling State wore overalls and white gloves for their Mario Brothers theme. They did not place.

Sororities and fraternities who participated in the Greek Show had to have placed either first or second place in their school’s Homecoming shows.

Senior Nykeisha Bryer was entertained by the Greek Show. “I enjoyed all the groups that participated but I felt they could have had better hosts,” the criminal justice major from Greensburg, La., said. Bryer felt that both bands did well and liked their selections.

After the winners of the Greek Show were announced, the Grambling State Marching Tiger Band entered with their dancers, the Orchesis leading and played

“Deuces” by Chris Brown. After their opening song, the Human Jukebox entered and played “Power” by Kanye West. They wore army fatigues and shirts that read, “It’s War Time!”

The highlight of the Battle of the Bands was when the Tiger Marching band played “Love All over Me” by Monica and the Human Jukebox played the song right after them. The Human Jukebox played the song better, per the crowd’s response.

The Tiger Marching Band played songs varying from Al Green’s “Let’s Stay Together” to Eminem’s “I’m Not Afraid” to Nicki Minaj’s “How Do You That” to DJ Khaled’s “All I Do is Win.”

Junior psychology major Torren LaFleur did not know what to expect while at the Greek Show and Battle of the Bands. “It was my first time going but overall it was entertaining,” the Ville Platte native said.

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CORVALLIS, Ore. — Patrols around mosques and other Is-lamic sites in Portland have been stepped up as Muslim leaders expressed fears of retribution, days after a Somali-American man was accused of trying to blow up a van full of explosives during the city’s Christmas tree lighting ceremony.

Portland Mayor Sam Adams said Sunday that he beefed up protection around mosques “and other facilities that might be vulnerable to knuckle-headed retribution” after hearing of the bomb plot.

The move followed a fire Sunday at the Islamic center in Corvallis, a college town about 75 miles southwest of Portland, where suspect Mohamed

Osman Mohamud occasionally worshipped, prompting an FBI arson investigation and concern about the potential for more retaliation.

Mohamud, 19, was being held on charges of plotting to carry out a terror attack Friday on a crowd of thousands at Portland’s Pioneer Courthouse Square. He is scheduled to appear in court Monday afternoon.

His attorney, Stephen R. Sady, who has represented terrorism suspects held at the U.S. prison at Guantanamo Bay, didn’t return a telephone message left Sunday by The Associated Press.

The suspect’s mother, Maryan Hassan, declined to discuss the issue when contacted by phone late Sunday by the AP, referring all questions to Sady. His father also refused to comment.

Somali leaders in Oregon

— a state that has been largely accepting of Muslims — gathered with Portland city leaders Sunday evening to denounce violence and call for help for at-risk Somali youth.

“We left Somalia because of

war, and we would like to live in peace as part of the American community,” said Kayse Jama, executive director of a local organization founded after the 9/11 attacks to fight anti-Muslim sentiment.

NEW ORLEANS — More than five years after Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans’ music scene remains vibrant and lively, despite the fact that some musicians forced from their homes haven’t returned and the doors to many places where they used to entertain remain closed.

Still, soul singer Irma Thomas said most changes are so subtle they’ve mostly gone unnoticed thanks in part to national exposure through television shows like the HBO series, “Treme,” events like the annual New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival and charitable efforts like Habitat for Humanity’s Musicians Village.

“And, that’s a good thing,” Thomas said in an interview. “New Orleans is one of those places that doesn’t take well to extreme changes.”

But ever since Aug. 29, 2005, when Katrina struck land and broken levees caused massive flooding that wiped out entire neighborhoods, change is exactly what the city’s undergone. It’s visible from the altered cityscape to the number of people who have yet to return. As of July 2009, the latest Census figures available, there were 354,850 people in the city, which means New Orleans has recovered 78 percent of its pre-Katrina population.

Margie Perez, a vocalist who fronts for several bands in the city, said she believes the return rate for musicians is generally on par with the city’s overall repopulation.

“It’s hard to tell, though, because musicians here are at so many different levels,” she said. “There are street musicians

who don’t do clubs and then there are people like Irma Thomas who get the great dates in the clubs. There’s probably a good amount who have returned, but there’s also a whole lot who moved on after the storm.”

Perez said Katrina took everything she had, forcing her to start over from scratch.

“For a few years after, the gigs were few and far between,” she recalled. “It was really tough-going.”

She said she wouldn’t have made it without help from the Tipitina Foundation’s Music-Artist Co-Op, which helped link her with disaster aid groups, provided free recording studio time and tips on how to redesign and market her CDs.

“The co-op empowered me, gave me hope and a spirit of camaraderie to let me know I wasn’t alone,” she said.

Five years later, she said being a musician here isn’t as hard.

“There’s gigs to be had, if you’re willing to look for them and work hard enough for them,” she said.

Bass guitarist Donald Ramsey, who was

born and raised in New Orleans, agreed. In fact, he recalled getting a gig shortly after the storm. “A lot of club owners on Bourbon Street didn’t suffer damage like those with businesses in the inner city. Just after Katrina, maybe 20 to 25 percent of the clubs I played were available. It’s much better now. I’d say 99 percent of them are back and running. Music wise? It’s on and poppin’.

“If you’re proficient on your instrument, then naturally you will get a lot of calls for gigs. How busy you are is all according to who knows you and how well you play,” he said.

Ramsey said before the storm he played at Tipitina’s, Sweet Lorraine’s, House of Blues, Maple Leaf and Snug Harbor to name a few. “All of those places are operating now, and there are a bunch of new spots in place too.”

Renard Poche, a 40-year veteran guitarist also from New Orleans, said he noticed a slight slowdown in business shortly after the storm that appears to have since normalized.

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Margie perez, right, performs in a music club in new orleans. More than five years after hurricane Katrina, new orleans’ music scene remains vibrant and lively, despite the fact that some musicians forced from their homes haven’t returned and the doors to many places where they used to entertain remain closed.

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Musicians keep busy post-storm

MIAMI—The Atlantic hurri-cane season ends Tuesday, going down as one of the busiest on record but blissfully sparing the U.S. coastline a major hurricane for a fifth straight year.

While extreme tropical weather ravaged Haiti, Mexico and elsewhere, U.S. forecasters are wondering if the nation can make history and extend its luck into 2011. If so, it would be the first time ever that the U.S. escaped a major hurricane for six years.

“That would be a record I would like to break,” said Dennis Feltgen, a spokesman for the National Hurricane Center in Miami.

All told, 19 named storms formed in the Atlantic, tying with the 1887 and 1995 seasons for third-highest on record. Twelve became hurricanes, tying with the 1969 season for the second-highest on record.

In the U.S., Texas suffered the worst of the tropical weather.

Flooding spurred by Tropical Storm Hermine was blamed for the deaths of at least seven people in Texas. Hurricane Alex damaged or destroyed more than 300 homes in Texas and caused an estimated $42 million in damage to infrastructure.

Aside from that, Tropical Storm Bonnie sent crews working to stop the flow of oil from a blown-out rig in the Gulf of Mexico into a fury. And Hurricane Earl brought flooding to North Carolina’s Outer Banks and some rain to Cape Cod, but little damage.

“Fortunately most storms avoided the U.S.,” said Jack Hayes, director of the National Weather Service. “You could say the season was a gentle giant.”

Not so elsewhere, though.Hurricane Tomas killed 14

people in St. Lucia and at least eight in Haiti. Hurricane Alex caused flooding that killed 12 people in Mexico. Hurricane Igor knocked out power to half of Bermuda but spared the country major damage or injuries.

A persistent low-pressure system through the height of hurricane season is credited with the U.S. escaping major harm. The western edge of the high-pressure system that drove tropical weather from the coast of Africa was eroded by the low pressure, and ultimately helped propel it away from the U.S. shore.

“That’s not an unusual pattern at all,” Feltgen said, “and we’re fortunate that it was in place at the height of the season.”

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FBi special agent in charge of oregon Arthur Balizan, left, speaks with Mozafar Wanly, head of the board of trustees at the Al-Farisi islamic Center after a news conference in front of the Salman Al-Farisi islamic Center in Corvallis, ore. Sunday.

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Oregon Muslim leaders fear retribution after plot

NEW YORK — It can be tossed off almost harmlessly like “damn” or dropped like an F-bomb.

On the streets of New York’s diverse Spanish-speaking neighborhoods, it can be heard expressing joy, frustration and outrage.

Perhaps most notoriously in pop culture, it punctuated the film dialogue of 1983’s “Scarface.”

Now a public high school teacher is suing the city after he was suspended and fined $15,000 for what school officials say was misconduct for using it in his Manhattan classroom.

The word, “cono,” (COHN’-yoh) can be offensive. But that sometimes depends on how it’s used and which ethnic group is using it.

Its literal translation refers to the female sexual organs, according to the Royal Spanish Academy in Spain. But the institution charged with regulating the Spanish language says the word also can express “diverse states of emotion, especially surprise or anger.”

The teacher, Carlos Garcia, declined to be interviewed. But his attorney, Sergio Villaverde, said his client didn’t use the word. He also claims the court interpreter mistranslated the term during Garcia’s disciplinary hearings.

“The interpreter didn’t understand the way that the word is used,” Villaverde said.

But Bruce Rosenbaum, a city attorney, said “the hearing officer properly found that Mr. Garcia used inappropriate language in class and that the penalty imposed was warranted.”

New York is home to tens of thousands of immigrants from across Latin America and the Caribbean. One ethnic group’s profanity can be another’s everyday slang.

Among immigrants from the Dominican Republic, where Garcia is from, the word is so widely accepted it became the focus of a popular online video clip.

The chameleonlike nature of the word is exemplified in the video clip posted by Sir Nube Negra called “Speak Fluent Dominican” where the host gives examples of “cono” to express: “Damn, girl, looking fine. Very Nice,” ‘’Stop bothering me!” and “I heard your mother died. I am so sorry.”

In one of the city’s most diverse neighborhoods, Jackson Heights, there was disagreement over the degree to which the word could be considered profane — and whether a teacher should be punished for uttering it in the classroom.

Michael Izquierdo, a Dominican-born worker at a nutritional supplements shop, said that the word can be pronounced when you’re happy, sad or agitated.

“El cono is used for everything,” he said, adding that a teacher could use it to commend a student without it being considered offensive. “It just depends on the tone that you are using with it.”

GLENDALE, Ariz. — Tut Gatyiel didn’t have a choice when he fled his home in Southern Sudan as a boy because of civil war.

He had no choice but to walk 1,000 perilous miles through the desert for three months to a refugee camp in Ethiopia, and he had no power to save the lives of his parents and other family members killed during the war.

Now for the first time in his life, Gatyiel has a choice about affairs in Southern Sudan.

Gatyiel and hundreds of other survivors of the war now living in the U.S. are registering to vote to decide whether Southern Sudan secedes from the north in the northeastern African nation. The Jan. 9 vote could see the creation of the world’s newest country and give Southern Sudan independence.

“It’s very important that we decide our fate,” said Gatyiel, who now lives in Phoenix and is acting as an assistant chairman for the city’s voting station. “It’s been a long struggle for our nation, for our people.”

Predominantly Christian southerners fought a 21-year civil war against the Muslim northern

government in which 2 million people died and more than 1 million headed north to escape the fighting. About 3,800 war orphans known as the Lost Boys of Sudan resettled in the U.S.

The 2005 peace agreement that ended the war allowed Southern Sudan to share power in the national government, gave it a measure of autonomy and provided for an independence referendum at the end of the deal’s transition period.

Voter registration in the U.S. is under way at three sites in Glendale, Ariz., Omaha, Neb., and Alexandria, Va. until Dec. 8. Five more sites are expected to open within the next week in Dallas, Chicago, Boston, Seattle and Nashville, Tenn., and other survivors who have resettled across the globe are registering to vote in Canada, Australia, Egypt and Great Britain, among other countries.

Hundreds of Lost Boys already have traveled in caravans to Phoenix from California, Nevada, Utah, Colorado and other Western states to register. They will have to make the trip again the week of Jan. 9 to cast votes, the results of which will be sent to the Southern Sudanese government. They’ll be added

to votes cast by people living in Southern Sudan.

“This is just one of those defining moments that’s so critical in the future for their people and their country,” said Ann Wheat, founder of the Arizona Lost Boys Center in Phoenix, where 600 Lost Boys have resettled.

“It’s beyond just having the chance to vote,” Wheat said. “It’s about putting a whole structure

in place and demanding that right to vote and being able to say, ‘Alright, we’re over here in the U.S., but we’re going to help be part of this, get the word out and make sure people have a say.’”

Dozens of poll workers and observers from the Southern Sudanese government and the Atlanta-based Carter Center staff the Glendale church where Lost Boys and some women

who also survived the war are registering.

A prospective voter gets a laminated registration card after providing identification and a fingerprint. If they don’t have proper identification, they are interviewed by trained “identifiers” who verify whether the person is from Southern Sudan based on physical characteristics, language and other factors.

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Mayok giel nyuan, left, a 29-year-old lost Boy who lives in Scottsdale, Ariz., is fingerprinted as he registers to vote inside a voter registration facility in glendale, Ariz. hundreds of survivors of Sudan’s civil war now living in the U.S. are registering to vote to decide whether Southern Sudan secedes from the north in the northeastern African nation. The Jan. 9 vote could see the creation of the world’s newest country and give Southern Sudan independence.

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Lost Boys journey to US voting sites

NYC teacher caught up in Spanish curse debate

Southern’s road woes continued during the Chicago Invitational Challenge over the weekend.

The Jaguars (1-7) suffered two blowout losses — a 105-53 decision to Oakland Friday and an 89-54 drubbing at the hands of Charleston Southern Saturday.

The Jaguars return home Dec. 11 to take on Southeastern Louisiana. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. at the F.G. Clark Activity Center.

Meanwhile, the SU women (2-3) fell to Miami 85-36 Monday night, the fi rst of four straight road games. The women return to action Dec. 7 with a noon road game at Lamar.

Miami 85, SU 36MIAMI—The Jaguars never led as the

‘Canes stormed out to a 38-14 halftime lead. Miami (6-1) turned 18 Southern turnovers into 15 fi rst-half points and held the Jaguars to 7-of-27 shooting (25.9 percent) from the fi eld.

Miami shot 53.8 percent from the fi eld (14-of-26) while holding SU to 6-of-27 shooting (22.2 percent) in the second half to put the game away.

In total, the Hurricanes turned 30 Southern turnovers into 31 Miami points while outrebounding the Jags 46-32. The ‘Canes dominated the paint, outscoring Southern 38-14.

Hannah Kador led SU with 13 points and six rebounds. Morgan Stroman

posted a double-double for Miami, scoring 20 points and pulling down 13 rebounds. Shenise Johnson added 16 points and nine boards while Riquana Williams scored 19 for the ‘Canes.

Charleston Southern 89, SU 54 HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill.—Kelvin

Martin and Kenny Mitchell each scored 15 points to lead Charleston Southern.

Jamarco Warren added 14 points and Sheldon Strickland had 12 for the Buccaneers (3-4), who raced out to a 53-22 halftime lead and coasted from there.

Julius Ingram led the Jaguars (1-7) with 14 points and Brandon White fi nished with 12.

Martin collected nine rebounds and Mitchell had seven to help Charleston Southern outrebound SU 37-25.

Oakland 105, SU 53HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. — Will

Hudson and Keith Benson posted double-doubles for Oakland.

Each player scored 19 points, and Hudson had 14 rebounds and Benson 13. Reggie Hamilton added 18 points and seven assists, Travis Bader scored 17 and Drew Valentine had 11 for the Golden Grizzlies (2-3), who snapped a two-game losing streak.

Blake Sanford scored 17 points to pace the Jaguars (1-6), who lost their fourth in a row.

Oakland had a 55-25 rebounding advantage and hit 10 of 28 3-pointers (35.7 percent).

Grambling State senior running back Frank Warren, ran for 106 yards and three touchdowns and became the Southwestern Athletic Conference’s second all-time leading rusher in Saturday’s 38-17 Bayou Classic win over Southern University.

“It’s big,” Warren said after the game. “When I stepped foot on Grambling, I didn’t think I would accomplish all this, but hard work and preparation for the games helped me out a lot.”

Warren, nicknamed “Sweet Feet,” was announced the Bayou Classic’s most valuable player after the game.

“Frank’s been special,” GSU head coach Rod Broadway said after the game. “There were a couple of runs where you had an opportunity to really see what he was capable of doing especially with his quick feet.”

In their 58th meeting, Grambling (9-2, 8-1), returning to action after a 41-34 overtime

lost to Texas Southern Nov. 11, edged the Classic series 19-18 and evened the series 29-29.

“It was a great experience, I learned a lot from this senior class,” freshman safety Levi Jackson said after the game. “ It’s been a heartbreaking season, we just got to get better next year.”

Jackson led the SWAC’s seventh-ranked defense with 14 tackles.

For Southern (2-9, 1-8), on a fi ve-game losing streak, lost 31-13 last season under Pete Richardson.

Saturday’s lost was their third consecutive lost to Grambling and largest margin of victory since the 30-3 defeat in 1986.

“I thought defense was playing pretty good,” head coach Stump Mitchell said after the game. “Earlier in the second half, they came back and worked our young freshman Virgil Williams, but I think Virgil is going to be an excellent player in the near future.”

Grambling gained 360 yards of total offense and forced two turnovers including a 17-yard interception return for a

touchdown by defensive end Jomarcus Savage in the second quarter for a 24 –3 lead.

Quarterback Dray Joseph, named MVP for the Jaguars, replaced Jerimah McGinty in the second quarter, and fi nished 11-of-16 for 148 yards and an interception.

“With both of those guys, we have to improve with

our accuracy,” Mitchell said. “We’re not very accurate as quarterbacks. “I thought we had some stuff going but we just couldn’t capitalize.”

“Establishing the run game helps the passing game,” Joseph said. “Early in the ball game, we know coach Mitchell likes to run the ball, but he like to pass the ball too. So we had to do a better

job checking out of the run plays and do some plays and maybe do some opposite run plays so we can help coach Mitchell out, the team out and the offensive line out.”

Sylvester Nzekwe scored Southern’s fi rst touchdown on a 1-yard run with 13 seconds remaining in the second quarter trailing 24-10.

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southern’s richard Wilson races upfield as Grambling state’s edward patterson gives chase during the bayou classic saturday.

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Jaguar men, women teams suffer blowout road losses

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Fall 2010this list was obtained from the southern University registrar’s office and the Graduate school as of November 29, 2010. if you have any questions or discrepancies PLEASE CONTACT YOUR INDIVIDUAL COLLEGE or REGISTRAR’S OFFICE @ 225.771.5050 or THE GRADUATE SCHOOL OFFICE @ 225.771.5390. this is not the final official listing for the Fall 2010 candidates for graduation. the list will be updated daily in the registrar’s office and Graduate school office. this list of graduates represents the most accurate information available at the time of publication. the appearance of a name on this list and/or participation in the ceremonies is presumptive of graduation, but not conclusive.

Southern University and A&M CollegeFall 2010 Candidates for Graduation

COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURAL, FAMILY, AND CONSUMER SCIENCES

Dewitt Jones, Ph.D., DeanChenise Nicole Taylor, Student Marshal

Bachelor of ScienceDemita Charae Walker Allen, Baton RougeTa’Rae Shamar Brown, AlexandriaLahairoi Lasha Collins, Baton RougeKimberly Chantel Darville, GonzalesAsheal Antionette Hawkins, Port AllenKenyanna Chanel Holmes Heatly, Baton RougeYolanda Demetria Warren Henderson, PrairievilleCherae Lynn James, GonzalesDeanna Lyn Johnson, PrideLatoya Janay Jones, New RoadsWhitney Je’Nae Louis, GonzalesJoshua Anthony Martin, Decatur, Ga. Anthonise Themara McMorris, Baton RougeMary Ann McMorris, TickfawMichael Morrison, LafayetteRodneka M. Shelbia, Baton RougeKenisha Monique Solete, Bossier CityChenise Nicole Taylor, Baton RougeLisa Nicole Vessel, GonzalesDominique Tre’Onda Wheeler, AddisBrittany Adair White, Baton Rouge

Bachelor of Science in Urban ForestryDante Laron Harris, Denham SpringsJustin Craig Mouton, Lafayette

COLLEGE OF ARTS AND HUMANITIESJoyce O’Rourke, Ph.D., Dean

Hillary V. Hall, Student Marshal

Bachelor of ArtsBrittany Rebecca Adolph, Baton RougeRoderiick Tremaine Anderson, Baton RougeKenedra Dereese Burton, Baton RougeChristopher Lyne Caffery, AlexandriaCharles Michael Cilano, OscarMontreal Deshawn Gaston, Baton RougeHeather Alyssa Holliday, Baton RougeTaylor Jarvis Hudson, Baton RougeCarling L. Jackson, Surrey, British ColumbiaShenell LaTonya Johnson, New OrleansShontrell LaToya Johnson, New OrleansBrandon Christopher Levier, OpelousasPhyllis Marie Marigney Alexander, Baton RougeNathaniel B. McMillan, Baton RougeTheopolies John Moton III, Baton RougeRavlin P. Parms, Baton RougeAmanda J. Plummer, Baton RougeChristopher Michael Ruffin, JacksonDereka Adair Sanders, Baton RougeTenoa Vantrice Vessel, PlaquemineJesse Wallace Jr., AmaDeanna Watts, Baton RougeChina Chandelier Williams, Baton RougeJosetta Latrice Williams, Baton Rouge

Bachelor of Arts in Mass CommunicationKinda J. Andrews, Baton RougeKasey Renee’ Biagas, New OrleansTerrance Gregory Cola, GaryvilleAlexandria Domonique Brooks, Baton RougeApril Marie Buffington, Baton RougeKetra Janee’ Campbell, Baton RougeAndra Jenee’ Chaney, Baton RougeRosalinda D. Clay, PinevilleCourtney Cartrena Coleman, DeRidderKenyetta Monique Collins, Baton RougeLaShonda Michelle Freeman, Baton RougeSabella Nicole Gaines, LafayetteHillary V’nee Hall, BruslyCarlton Bryan Thomas-Miller, DallasMondrae Monroe Murphy, Flint, Mich.Clarissa Jolene-Racquel Muse, Baton RougeCedric Demond Parms, GonzalesLaResa Rena’ Pierre, Opelousas

Sean C. Powell, Baton RougeCalendra Ari Price, Baton RougeBrittinee S. Royes, Torrance, Calif.Mitchell J. Slaughter, Oakland, Calif.Ashley Chanel Tillman, Baton RougeDomo’Nique De’Shon Wallace, Baton RougeKela Renee Whitney, Baton RougeCharles James Williams, Baton RougeJustin Corneluis Wooten, New Orleans

Bachelor of MusicElectra Antranette Lusk, Baton RougeShandrika Junie Gibbs Nichols, Baton RougeJeremy E. Pleasant, Baton RougeDemetrius Darnell Savoy, Lake Charles

COLLEGE OF BUSINESSDonald R. Andrews, Ph.D., Dean

Latoya Renee’ Bean, Student Marshal

Bachelor of Science in AccountingNicole P. Augustus-Ghoram, Baton RougeLatoya Renee’ Bean, Humble, TexasBettina Lee Camper, Baton RougeGiang Huong Thi Dang, Baton RougeTreasure L. Gray, Baton RougeAnthony C. Lawless, GonzalesCharlissa M. Laws, Baton RougeBrittney Laurielle Leahman, Woodville, Miss.Sade’ C. Lee, Baton RougeAdrienne L. Morris, Baton RougeVinh Q. Pham, Baton RougeBrittney V. Scott, RidgecrestCindy L. Scott, HoumaDenzel M. Stanley, HammondLeonard E. Stone IV, Los AngelesIdasha Nicole Thomas, Baton RougeCherelle E. Terrell, North Chicago, Ill.Adriel Chauncey Travers, Cibolo, TexasChelsea D. Washington, Lake CharlesMegan Michelle Wiltz, LafayetteGlenn Andrew Wilson, Baton RougeDemarco T. Winfrey, Baton Rouge

Bachelor of Science in EconomicsCourtney L. Rogers, ZacharyNicholas Crawley-Brown, Baton Rouge

Bachelor of Science in Electronic BusinessOmar J. Thomas, Shreveport

Bachlor of Science in FinanceAaron E. Brown, Kansas City, Kan.John K. Dorsey, Baton RougeRay-Anthony O. Ellis II, Redfield, Ark.Kellie N. McCroy, AtlantaAshlyn D. Oubre, PlaquemineTishondria L. Williams, Houston

Bachelor of Science in Business ManagementDeNesia N. Anderson, ShreveportDerek L. Bolt, ThibodauxSherie Hunt-Booker, Baton RougeJamal Malcolm Brooks, New OrleansEric S. Burrell, MonroeMichelle Marie Burrell, GrayJaron R. Clark, Baton RougeLauren L. Clark, Baton RougeEric D. Crump, WaterproofKenneth J. Ellis Jr., GrayvilleJaemma L. Davis, BakerDarrow G. Fields Jr., Baton RougeErick J. Gilmore, Baton RougeDezmon J. Hamilton, ZacharyDaniel Hammond, Jr., Baton RougeDarrius T. Harrison, Lewisville, TexasMiguel D. Hartford, Baton RougeKendrick L. Harvey, Baton RougeAnn S. Hinkle, Baton RougeReuben C. Hogan, BakerAshlie Rhenae Holmes, Beaumont, TexasTerica N. Jackson, Baton RougeBrittney P. Mills, CrowleyJustin Joseph Minor, Baton Rouge

Ervin J. Nixon, Birmingham, Ala.Alex M. Olivier, JeaneretteAcardi D. Oubre, PlaquemineBrooks C. Randall, HoumaReginae J. Ray, White CastleCortney A. Robinson, ZacharyRoddrell T. Stewart, Baton RougeAshley M. Terrell, Baton RougeBrian J. Threat, Pensacola, Fla.Darcel K. Toliver, Baton RougeShemika R. Washington, Baton RougeJoseph T. Wilcox, Baton RougeChristopher L. Willridge, Baton Rouge

Bachelor of Science in MarketingAubrey D. Adams, Hueytown, Ala.Dominique M. Alexander, New OrleansPreston Bellizeare, Jr., Baton RougeJesse P. Butler, Baton RougeCameron Christian Henderson, Keller, TexasNodriscol Johan Johnson, JonesvilleDustin Jermaine Joseph, PlaquemineChristie L. Mingo, MarksvilleMichelle Elizabeth Mitchell, Memphis, Tenn.Ronald D. Myers, Jr., Baton RougeKevin E. O’Neal, HammondLauren E. Simmons, Beaumont, TexasJonathan Wiggins, ShreveportKasha M. Williams, VacherieMcCall H. Wollman, San Diego

COLLEGE OF EDUCATIONVerJanis Peoples, Ph.D., Dean

Ashley Janel Richardson, Student Marshal

Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood EducationEbbra Frenette Gordon, Zachary

Bachelor of Science in Elementary EducationNatalie Nicole Chesser, Baton RougeJessica Adell Harris, HammondCherae Lynn James, GonzalesJeseka Monise Jones, Cerritos, Calif.Tireka Jemeace Jones, BruslyAshley Zbenah McClure, Baton RougeDana Lynn Roberts Price, Baton Rouge

Bachelor of Arts in Secondary EducationAmber Renee Collins, ZacharyChrishanna Damonique Littejohn, Baton RougeTremaine Monee’ Sanders, Baton Rouge

Bachelor of Science in Secondary EducationTamara Nich’ole McNeely, BakerAshley Janel Richardson, RoselandAlphonse Steward Jr., Baton RougeAlexandria Michelle Turner, LafayetteBrandon Paul White, Baton Rouge

Bachelor of ScienceDesmond Shakeem Alexander, Baton RougeRamon Chinyoung, HoustonKiara M. Ezell, HoumaTowanda Lavette Freeman, BakerMelba Danielle Golden, HammondCorey Dean Harrison, Baker Sherman L. Hughes, HarveyScholar Lynette Jenkins, OpelousasBrittany Maria Johnson, LaPlaceDerrick Jarrell Richardson, Baton RougeAruba E. Nicholas, Stone Mountain, Ga.Delayshia Martise Thompson, PlaquemineSharday DeAshley Warner, Baton Rouge

Bachelor of Music EducationChanel Johnae Brooks, ShreveportLorenzo Trenton McCoy, Baton RougeDeAndre Montra Tate, Baton Rouge

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERINGHabib Mohamadian, Ph.D., Dean

Justin Pierce Jones, Student Marshal

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Marcus Ishmael Baskin, Elgin, Ill.Allan David Baugh, HoustonWilliam A. Burrell, Dallas Nikita Alicia Cummings, Baton RougeAaron Leon Davis, Baton RougeEdifon Aniedi Ette, Baton RougeBrittney Danielle Ferchaud, DonaldsonvilleJustin Foster, Los AngelesJessica Jewel Gauthier, Beaumont, TexasAesha Jackson, Baton RougeDurell Micheal Jones, HarveyJustin Pierce Jones, Marietta, Ga.Chad Jamal Oubre, Baton RougeQuenton J. Richardson, Baton RougeLaShunda Nicole Robinson, Baton RougeJoaquina Smith, Baton RougeD’Ion B. Spurlock, Baton RougeCourtney Alexis Thompson, Baton Rouge

Bachelor of Science in Electrical EngineeringHenri Charfred Bradford, GreenwoodMontrell DeMario Daniel, MonroeDevondrae Cantrell Demouy, MansuraUyuho Eduok, Baton RougeJaren James Ford, Lake CharlesMansour Hijazi, Amman JordanAshton Nicolle Pickett Jones, Mobile, Ala.Jarrell D’Andre Julien, DonaldsonvilleRobert Lee Lucien Jr., New OrleansLouis Anthony Roberts, Lake CharlesJimmy L. Smith, BoyceMarcus Durell Walker, St. Joseph

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical EngineeringDonnovan Jerrod Betrece, Baton RougeMykel Dionee Delandro, Baton RougeJonathan James, GretnaEarl Anthony Johnson, EdgardKenric Tyree Hickerson, Baton RougeDarrien Wayne Matthews, ZacharyChristopher W. Spears, Denham SpringPrintez McKinley Trusclair, MaringouinMichael Christopher Zanes, Gonzales

Bachelor of Science in Electronics Engineering TechnologyBenjamin Shalom Carr, New OrleansMarcus A. Gray, Baton Rouge

SCHOOL OF NURSINGJanet Rami, Ph.D., Dean

Kellie Denise Gray, Student Marshal

Bachelor of Science in NursingAndrea Michelle Augustine, Las VegasCammie Miria Babin, LafayetteTenaka Montez Basile, Baton RougeJamie Lyn Bayham, MaringouinCandace Nicole Bell, Jackson, Miss.Crystal D. Boudreaux, New RoadsMeghan Emily Branch, Greenwell SpringsCourtney Tameesha Breaud, PlaquemineMarie A. Broussard, Baton RougeCandice Melody Brown, Baton RougeFarin Elizabeth Byrd, ZacharyKeyla Janay Campbell, Baton RougeNatasha Danielle Caston, DeRidderRashanda Alika Chavis, Lake CharlesMy-Dien Thi Co, Alexandria Kevin C. Cole, OpelousasJacques M. Coleman, Missouri City, TexasJennifer A. Coleman, BogalusaAlexis DeShawn Collins, Baton RougeAllenesia Marie Davis, BakerJulie Marie Dell, PrairievilleGregory Mervin Dinette III, Belle ChasseErin Renee Domingue, Baton RougeKim Marie Farve, New OrleansAyoi Nishe’ Fisher, Baton RougeDevery Joel Franklin, Baton RougeMarQuita Michelle Gay, Baton RougeKenyatta Noikee Gill, New SarpyKellie Denise Gray, Port AllenAngela Elizabeth Hall, Hammond

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Fall 2010 this list was obtained from the southern University registrar’s office and the Graduate school as of November 29, 2010. if you have any questions or discrepancies PLEASE CONTACT YOUR INDIVIDUAL COLLEGE or REGISTRAR’S OFFICE @ 225.771.5050 or THE GRADUATE SCHOOL OFFICE @ 225.771.5390. this is not the final official listing for the Fall 2010 candidates for graduation. the list will be updated daily in the registrar’s office and Graduate school office. this list of graduates represents the most accurate information available at the time of publication. the appearance of a name on this list and/or participation in the ceremonies is presumptive of graduation, but not conclusive.

Carmen Michele Hammond, New RoadsShaina Maria Harper, EdgardZenovia Champel Harris, Baton RougeAllie Kathryn Hartner, EthelBrittany D’Wayn Hatch, Baton RougeAriel Shiante Hill, Baton RougeLaTasha Elvera Christina Jackson, Baton RougeChassidy J’Tel Jefferson, Baton RougeKristyn Noell Johnson, Baton RougeAmber Woltese Jones, New OrleansKelly Katrice Jones, Baton Rouge Melody Denise Jones, PlaquemineRhea Evette Kyles, Baton RougeLatshun Renae’ Lacey, ZacharyLainey Lynn LeBoeuf, DonaldsonvilleCrystal Jackson Lewis, Baton RougeJasmine Virginia Lewis, CoushattaDelisa Danielle Martin, Baton RougeTanisha Tyell McKnight, BakerClarissa Marie McWilliams, BakerAlana Dayle Moore, LivingstonBridget Nicole Moore, LivingstonRaven Shunteal Morris, AngieJanelle Kaitlin Mosley, Roswell, Ga.Kursten K. Martin Munson, DonaldsonvilleLaTanya Neashe Napoleon, ColfaxMicheal Wayne Nelson, ShreveportAshanta S. Parker, MonroeCasey Michelle Payne, EthelWillie Pickens III, OpelousasWilisha Jermon Pink, Denham SpringsLorraine Denaye Richard, Baton RougeClara E. Rogers, Baton RougeAstrik Veronica Smith, Baton RougeCatrina P. Spooner, Baton RougeMeredith Lee Warner, PonchatoulaCharlotte Lakeshia LaGarde Watts, AddisGermaine La’Von Wesco, New OrleansAshley Louise Williams, WalkerKiesha Ternee’ Williams, Sicily IslandShena Michelle Williams, BruslyKeondra S. Wilson, Baton Rouge

NELSON MANDELA SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY AND URBAN AFFAIRS

William Arp III, Ph.D., DeanKoiEles L. Lomas, Student Marshal

Bachelor of ArtsTony Adams, New Orleans Jessica Anjanique Boyd, New OrleansCriketa Leshae Glover, Baton RougeRasean Jerrod Gonsoulin, New IberiaMaria Edwina Harmon, Lake CharlesJerry Wayne Jones Jr., AlexandriaShymeetria Shonta Jones, Baton RougeKoiEles L. Lomas, GonzalesAlexis M. Price, Beaumont, TexasTImothy Daniel Randolph, Baton RougePhillip Michael Robinson, Greenwell SpringsNigel Anibal Quiroz, Baton Rouge

Bachelor of Science in Criminal JusticeJillian Elizabeth Alexander, Baton RougeDerika LaShawn Allen, WinnsboroJa’Marcus Allen Bailey, Missouri City, Mo.Joleasia Joy Campbell, OpelousasEstrelita Deneen Fletcher, Baton RougeEmile Justin Gaudet, HarveyKedrick Tyrece Gibson, Baton RougeLetitica Dion Givens, Baton RougeAngelica La’Cretia Grant, WinnsboroGeraldmiah Thomas Green, MarreroJoseph Angelo Griffin, Pittsburg, Calif.Laquinta M. Grisby-Edmond, Baton RougeEric Gerrard Holmes, Baton RougeTravus Lynn Hull, ZacharySierra Monique Johnson, Denham SpringsAngel Carnoski Jones, Ville PlatteNeisha Nicole Lewis, PlaquemineShanylrica Nicole Lee, MonroePatricia Y. Lundy, Baton RougeCarlos Umberto Rodriguez, Baton RougeCherika Glennette Smith, AlexandriaKacey Joelle Smith, Baton RougeJhalonda Patrice Smith, New OrleansBrittany Vannese Rogers, White CastleAna’ Alicia Victorian, New RoadsNikatra Keshun Whitfield, Baton RougeBrandon Anthony Williams, Baton Rouge

Percy Antwan Williams, Baton RougeAlonda Patrice Womack, Baton RougeLarry Paul Young Sr., Plaquemine

COLLEGE OF SCIENCESRobert H. Miller Jr., Ph.D., Dean

Charles Edward Boss II, Student Marshal

Bachelor of ScienceJentoria Vinette Anderson, ZacharyHolly Elise Anderson, Baton RougeNornicsha Altrice Banks, Baton RougeJoelnada Anesheia Bass, WinnfieldIvory Quinton Batiste, BruslyAshley Nichelle Biagas, Baton RougeCortney Shantel Bibby, MonroeDeanna Michelle Blue, MonroeCharles Edward Boss II, AlexandriaSamantha Cage, Baton RougeJasmine Enjoli Carter, Baton RougeBrilliant Pieere Clayton, Baton RougeByron C. Coleman, Decatur, Ga.LaQuanisha Shardee’ Crockett, ShreveportAgree Reginald Crowell, West Hartford, Conn.Zalandra T. Cushenberry, Baton RougeRonniee Michell Daigre, Baton RougeJulie Lynn Dauphne, St. MartinvilleLatonya Murlina Derozan, New RoadsGeorgia Mae Eichelberger, Baton RougeDerrick Devin Eldridge, AlexandriaLatoshia Veronica Franklin, LaplaceApril Reneice McCants-Gloston, Baton RougeBrittany Cedrika Green, FerridayRachelle Ursula Green, DonaldsonvilleKia Marie Griffin, BraithwaiteBrittany Angelique Harris, HoumaFiona Alexis Harrison, BakerJayadra LaClair Henderson, Baton RougeKimberly Ra’Chelle Jackson, GreensburgCurtis Dale Jackson Jr., BakerKaroletta James, Baton RougeTarah Jeami James, Baton RougeRochelle Danielle Johnlouis, LafayetteAshley M. Johnson, Baton RougeRobert Lawson, II, GonzalesOscar Matthew Lee, II, Baton RougePhyllis Christina Levi, New RoadsCandace Lynell Lomax, Baton RougeEnjoli Nicole Marchand, Baton RougeAlisha Tennille Massey, GeismarAlicia Renee’ McClure, Brooklyn Park, Minn.Janae’ Elizabeth Miller, Baton RougeTaLasha Davon Moore, Baton RougePaulkyerian Chiemeka Ngobili, HoustonShardae Da’Lana Porter, PrairievilleAshley Janel Richardson, RoselandCharburn Catrice Richardson, AmiteCharlotte J. Robinson, Baton RougeKrystal Nicole Ross, Baton RougeKacy Ann Scarsone, PlaquemineMaya Michelle Shrepard, San FranciscoStacy L. Sheppard, Baton RougeKourtney Rena’ Signater, Baton RougeChaz Danon Tanner, New OrleansAustin Sean Thomas, Baton RougeKyrstie Nicole Thomas, Baton RougeChenise L. Thompson, Baton RougeSaralyn Jeanine Thompson, Baton RougeMalcolm Lee Walker, Baton RougeAshley McNeal Williams, New OrleansZachary Lindsey Williams, Baton RougeSheralyn Yvette Jackson Vessel, Baton Rouge

Bachelor of Science in Computer ScienceLauren Valencia Adams, Baton RougeMarlin Andre’ Daniels, AmiteFrank Peter Ellois Jr., Baton RougeKyesha Dykiel Hawkins, MaringouinJoseph Brian Mason, Baton RougeJeffrey Michael Morgan, Fort Worth, TexasCalvin Raphile, Baton RougeSade’ Reubenelle Williams, Baton RougeJoy Dominique Wilson, AvondaleCassie LeNell DeNay Zanders, Baton Rouge

Bachelor of Science in Social WorkKimberly Ann Johnson, Baton Rouge

Bachelor of Science in Speech Pathology & Audiology

Whitney Nicole Banks, Baton RougeAshley Nicole Hatfield, Baton RougeSonnie Shavette Jackson, Baton RougeKelyshia J. Kelly, PlaquemineZennitha Jhavelle Scott, Baton RougeDanielle Monet Stoot, Baton RougeCarla M. Washington, Baton Rouge

CANDIDATES FOR COMMISSIONFALL 2010

United States ArmySecond Lieutenant Percy A. WilliamsUnited States Army Field ArtilleryFort Sill, Okla.

Second Lieutenant Malcom L. WalkerUnited States Army InfantryFort Benning, Ga.

HONOR GRADUATESMagna Cum Laude (Cum. GPA of 3.7-4.0)Latoya Renee’ BeanCharles Edward Boss IIJanae’ Elizabeth Miller

Cum Laude (Cum. GPA of 3.4-3.69)Hillary V. HallKellie Denise GrayJustin Pierce JonesKoiEles L. LomasJoseph Brian MasonChenise N. TaylorCourtney A. Thompson

Honors (Cum GPA of 3.0-3.39)Derika La’Shawn AllenDenesia N. AndersonHolly Elise AndersonNornicsha Altrice BanksMarcus Ishmael BaskinAllan D. BaughMeghan Emily Branch Chanel Johnae’ Brooks Candice Melody BrownTa’Rae Shamar BrownWilliam Abasi BurrellJasmine Enjoli CarterNatalie N. ChesserMy-Dien Thi CoLauren L. ClarkAlexis DeShawn Collins Montrell Demario DanielAllenesia Marie DavisMykel D. DelandroEdifon Aniedi EtteLatoshia Veronica FranklinKenyatta Noikee Gill Letitica Dion GivensMelba D. GoldenAngelica La’Cretia GrantMaria Edwina HarmonZenovia Champel HarrisBrittany D’Wayn Hatch Ashley Nicole HatfieldJayadra LaClair HendersonHeather Alyssa HollidayCherae Lynn JamesBrittany Maria JohnsonJeseka Monise JonesTireka J. JonesLatshun Renae’ Lacey Robert Lawson II Shanylrica N. Lee Jasmine Virginia Lewis Joshua Anthony MartinAlisha Tennille Massey Ashley Zbenah McClureRaven Shunteal MorrisJeffrey Michael Morgan Janelle Kaitlin MosleyKursten K. Martin MunsonClarissa MuseChad J. OubreAshanta S. ParkerCedric Demond Parms Casey Michelle PayneJeremy PleasantAshley J. RichardsonCharlotte J. RobinsonPhillip Michael Robinson

Tremaine M. SandersDemetrius D. SavoyKacy Ann ScarsoneRodneka M. ShelbiaD’Lon Byron SpurlockRoddrell T. StewartDanielle Monet StootDeandrea M. TateTenoa V. VesselBrandon Paul WhiteChina Chandelier WilliamsJoy Dominique Wilson Megan Michelle Wiltz

THE GRADUATE SCHOOLJoseph A, Meyinsse, Ph.D., Interim Dean

Candidates for Degrees

MASTER OF ARTSCounselor EducationYolanda D.Brown, MonroeDaisy M. Freeman, Baker

Mass CommunicationShava L. Jamerson, Mt. Morris, Mich.Courtney L. Person, Atlanta

Mental Health CounselingAlicia L. Collins, Baton Rouge Porsche J. Holmes, Baton Rouge Amber J. Johnson, Baton Rouge Alexander Nebe Kwentua, Baton Rouge Lakesha M. Oliver, Baton Rouge Donna L. Neely, Baton Rouge Ashley E. Richardson, Baton Rouge Travis J. Senegal, Baton RougeBrittany M. Taylor, Baton Rouge Leonard D. Tennart, Baton Rouge

Social SciencesBrittni Queron Allen, Alexandria Thesis: Barack Obama and the Deracialization TheoryThesis Advisor: Albert Samuels, Ph.D.

Antigone D. Chafford, BastropThesis: The trophy kids and the workplace: An analysis of millennials in the traditional workplaceThesis Advisor: Christopher Hunte, Ph.D.

Chenetra Lynette Hall, Baton Rouge Thesis: Female Suicide BombersThesis Advisor: Kingsley Esedo, Ph.D. Chadwick D. Kyle, TallulahThesis:The political route of Ray Nagin: 2002-2006Thesis Advisor: Albert Samuels, Ph.D. LaQuanda A. McGlory, AlexandriaThesis: The election, governance, and macro-impact potential of President Barack Obama’s Policy InitiativesThesis Advisor: Albert Samuels, Ph.D. Anysia N. Senegal, RayneThesis: Africa’s ecological disasters: The example of Cameroon’s Lake Nyos and Ethiopia’s famineThesis Advisor: Francis Danquah, Ph.D.

LaToya W. Williams,EthelThesis: A brief history of Earl K. Long Medical Center: Serving the community from 1968-presentThesis Advisor: Shawn Comminey, Ph.D. MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATIONBarbara Collins Aguillard, Baton Rouge Priscilla A. Baker, Baton Rouge Tandra Bolden Boults, Zachary Rodriquez L. Cooper, Baton Rouge Thyra Nelson Lewis, Baton RougeCory William Moton, LafayetteBradford Juan Paul, LaPlace Latoya Danielle Paul, Port AllenBrandy Pullins-Boyd, ZacharyAra T. Riley, Baton RougeSheneka U’Nae Sterling, Baton Rouge Raymond C. Woodfork, St. FrancisvilleTamekia M. Wright-Hayes, Denham Springs

MASTER OF EDUCATIONEducational Leadership

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this list was obtained from the southern University registrar’s office and the Graduate school as of November 29, 2010. if you have any questions or discrepancies PLEASE CONTACT YOUR INDIVIDUAL COLLEGE or REGISTRAR’S OFFICE @ 225.771.5050 or THE GRADUATE SCHOOL OFFICE @ 225.771.5390. this is not the final official listing for the Fall 2010 candidates for graduation. the list will be updated daily in the registrar’s office and Graduate school office. this list of graduates represents the most accurate information available at the time of publication. the appearance of a name on this list and/or participation in the ceremonies is presumptive of graduation, but not conclusive.

Marcus Bradford, Baton Rouge Annie Wells Fisher, Ponchatoula Leigh Jefferson Griffin, Baton RougeCandice N. Hill, Baton Rouge Russell D. Hutchinson Jr., Albany David G. Ramsey, Denham Springs Linda Jenkins Warner, PonchatoulaPamela R. Wilson, Baton Rouge

Elementary EducationPatricia Philson Mims, Baton Rouge

Secondary EducationCaSandra Gray Beverly, Baton Rouge

Therapeutic RecreationCherie Evonne Beal, Baton RougeMarcus C. Lemon, PrairievilleRonald J. Sensely, Baton Rouge

MASTER OF ENGINEERINGRediet Abera, Baton Rouge Thesis: Modeling of cracks in syntactic foamsThesis Advisor: Eyassi Woldesenbet, Ph.D. Malcolm Johns, San DiegoThesis: Virtualized computing environment using DRS and HAThesis Advisor: Hamid Majlesein, Ph.D. Leela Madhav Gullapalli, Baton RougeThesis: Flexural characterization of functionally gradient syntactic formsThesis Advisor: H. Dwayne Jerro, Ph.D.

Ray A. Hawkins, New RoadsThesis: A theoretical analysis and simulation of power consumption in wireless sensor network using the principles of CDMAThesis Advisor: Hamid Majlesein

Naresh Polasa, Baton RougeThesis: High temperature oxidation and hot corrosion effects of advanced multi layer thermal barrier coatings (TBCs)Thesis Advisor: Ravinder M. Diwan, Ph.D.Srujana Sarikonda, Baton Rouge

Thesis: Rain water harvesting systems for potable use in developing areasThesis Advisor: Emmanuel U. Nzewi, Ph.D.. Shantia A. White, Kenner Mustafa Harun Yilmaz, Baton Rouge Thesis: Exploring effects of physical environment parameters on femtocell-based communicationThesis Advisor: Hamid Majlesein, Ph.D

MASTER OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATIONWanjennia B. Atkins, Baton RougeAmanda Smith Celestine, Baton RougeTiffany R. Franklin, Zachary Cynthia Wright Granville, Baton Rouge Makesha L. Judson, Baton RougeLeroy J. Ledoux, Baton RougeRhonda R. Litt, ZacharyAllen C. Martin, Gonzales Queena L. Leach, Baton Rouge Chimera T. Norman, Baton Rouge LaRon Donte Porter, Plaquemine Sharonne Primus, PrideSteffan W. Rutledge, ZacharyLawrence D. Sanford, Montpelier Leonard D. Tennart, Baton Rouge Tinicia C. Turner, Baton Rouge Trinette L. Wallace, Thibodaux Cory R. Webb, Baton RougeLatosha L. Winn, Baton Rouge

MASTER OF SCIENCEBiologyRacquel C. Rolle, Baton Rouge

Computer ScienceSwetha Bodla, Hackensack, N.J.Christopher M. Clayton, Baton RougeVamsikrishna Guntupalli, Baton Rouge Sujeet Kulkarni, Hyperabad, AndhraPradesh

Kimberlee Antwonette Lyles, Baton RougeThesis: Molecular simulation of gK and UL20 protein interactionsThesis Advisor: Ebrahim Khosravi, Ph.D.Hima Bindu Mupalla, Guntur, AndraPradesh

Prajwala Baleedupally Narannagari, Baton RougeVishali Paindla, Hyderabad, AndhraPradeshKilbert D. Spland, Baker Himaja Yenikepati, Baton Rouge

Criminal JusticeJoy N. Butler, Baton RougeTony Chaney, Lancaster, Calif. Ashley N. Gibson, Baton Rouge Christy D. Graves, Baton Rouge Heather D. Gremillion, New RoadsMilissia Lyn John-Baptiste, Baton Rouge Thomas R. Morrison, HoumaNakia S. Porter, Baton Rouge Whitney T. Robinson, Baton Rouge Ashley J. Rodney, Baton Rouge

Rehabilitation CounselingKimberly E. Pearce, Baton Rouge

Speech-Language PathologySadie D. Adams, Mt. Morris, Mich. Thelma T. Holloway, Baton Rouge Brittney M. Moore, Montgomery, Ala. LaToya D. Roberts, Greenwood, Miss. Kimberly Varnado, Denham Springs

Urban ForestryPeggy Glynn Coates, Baton RougeS. P. Davis Jr., Shreveport Ryan C. Nicholson, Baton Rouge Charity M. Schaffer, GreensburgAbdullah Tekin, Baton Rouge Elliott J. Washington, Baton Rouge

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHYNursingSheila Chachere Haynes, OpelousasDissertation: Societal antecedents as predictors of resilience, Calif.regiving/parenting stress, and coping skills in custodial and non-custodial African-American grandmothersMajor Professor: Enrica Singleton, Dr. PH

Public PolicyJules Amougo, TerrytownDissertation: In- and out-of-school factors of middle

school students’ performance in East Baton Rouge: implications for education finance reformMajor Professor: James S. Larson, Ph.D.

Emmanuel Okwaraocha, Baton RougeDissertation: Anti-bortion movement in post-Roe v. Wade Louisiana: A qualitative studyMajor Professor: James S. Larson, Ph.D.

Clive K. Tsuma, Baton Rouge

Science and Mathematics EducationCher Crozart Crockett, BakerDissertation: The impact of online professional development on the instructional practices of K-12 mathematics teachersMajor Professor: Moustapha Diack, Ph.D.

Tonya Montgomery Jackson, ZacharyDissertation: The impact of professional learning communities on science teacher self-efficacyMajor Professor: Moustapha Diack, Ph.D.

Rosie H. McGhee, Baton RougeDissertation: Asynchronous interaction, online technologies self-efficacy and self-regulated learning as predictors of academic achievement in an online classMajor Professor: Joseph A. Meyinsse, Ph.D.

Michael Jerome Self, Baton RougeDissertation: Influence of placement on the success of a first time freshmen taking college algebra in a southeastern Louisiana community collegeMajor Professor: Joseph A. Meyinsse, Ph.D.

Urban ForestryNadiriye Cok Haciogullari, Baton RougeDissertation: Gas exchange and effects of different mulching types on photosynthesis, transpiration and stomatal conductanceMajor Professor: Kamran K. Abdollahi, Ph.D.

Marlin Rosche Ford, Baton RougeDissertation: A comprehensive urban forestry natural resources management plan of a rural-urban fringe ecosystemMajor Professor: Zhu H. Ning, Ph.D.

It’s a right of passage for every student that attends Southern and Grambling. It’s the Annual State Farm Bayou Classic!

Every year students from both schools and some from surrounding area schools cramp five or more people in one hotel room for two nights in New Orleans to experience this event occurs every year the weekend after Thanksgiving.

Nails are done, eyebrows are arched, weave is sewn in, the new Jay’s are bought, fresh fades are donned and security in downtown New Orleans is beefed up – all the works are pulled out for “The Classic.”

Here are a few things to

expect and some things one should know, while experiencing a Bayou Classic in your undergraduate collegiate career.

1. Be prepared to walk. Most hotels are at the end of Canal Street and the Superdome is at the beginning of Poydras Street. It’s a nice little walk to “The Dome” but it’s not worth getting your car out of the valet at your respective hotel only to sit in traffic and to lose your spot in the hotel parking lot, unless you just want to show New Orleans your Barbeque Lay’s Impala.

2. Know your tolerance. It’s no secret that everyone enjoys daiquiris and hand grenades this weekend but you should

be able to know your drinking limit because having your friends carry you back to your hotel room only to have them hold your hair while throwing up in the toilet of the Marriott or Sheraton is not the business. Not only does a drunk ruin other people’s night but it ruins friendships also.

3. Have a friend that’s 21 or older. You don’t want to get punked by the Daiquiri shop owner or New Orleans Police Department and end up in the back of a police car for trying to purchase a daiquiri.

4. Wear shoes you will be able to run in. It never fails…every year there is always a massive stampede of people running in one direction because someone heard a gunshot or a horse got spooked. So make sure you have on shoes you can sprint in.

5. Watch out for the poop! New Orleans is infamous for having lots of horses on Canal Street and Bourbon Street to keep the crowd in order. Horses

poop…wherever they feel like it. So if you don’t want poop on your Jessica Simpson pumps or your new Jordan’s then watch out for the poop.

6. Always have cash…but not too much! You’ll need to buy $2 cold drinks in the vending machines, daiquiris on Bourbon Street and items from the vendors by the Superdome.

7. Don’t talk to strangers. This weekend is notorious for people being preyed upon because of their naivety. Just try to use the common sense most people were given.

I hope that next year, you all will be prepared for the 38th Annual State Farm Bayou Classic.

Leadership.It’s a concept that seems

to be missing around here at Southern. Where is our leadership going? Last weekend we lost the leadership of Chancellor Lomotey, who decided to resign from his position for whatever reason (but agreed to stay on as chancellor until June 30).

This leaves me with the question of who will lead this university through these trying times. Who will step up and take charge of this situation? It seems as though we are wandering in the dark (maybe because of a power outage on campus Monday) without a light.

We can’t seem to get things moving in the right direction for some odd reason.

Maybe the reason is

something as simple as unity. Maybe if we had a little more

unity like the school across town does, we won’t be in such a bad spot.

What if (and this might be to far fetched an idea) we put aside these silly little feuds for the greater good, which, (in my opinion) should be the preservation of this university? It’s like we are constantly at odds with someone and most of the times we work in same building.

If anything we should be at odds with Gov. Piyush Jindal and his crew — whom seem to have a hit out on our pockets — instead of jumping on one another. Also I would (as well as everyone else, I’m sure) appreciate some clarity on the intentions of some people who

have complained. I mean its one thing to have a grievance, but a totally different thing to not come with a solution. Complaining about a problem without coming up with a solution only makes you part of the problem.

Another thing to remember, running to the media only adds on to the already difficult job that we all face. All I’m saying is lets handle this problem in house first before we go “run

and tell that” on this or that person. Just because your angry about something doesn’t mean you have to run your mouth to every Tom, Dick, and Harry with a media badge that will listen to you. That’s tasteless to shoot down your own for a chance in the spotlight.

Whoever takes over must be able to handle this type of adversity and call for these people to make solutions instead of adding on more problems. We are in dire need of someone who will lead us into the future, but whoever takes over need our help in doing so and, quite frankly, I don’t believe Lomotey had that support. It was always “well you’re not doing a good enough job in this area” and that was it. No advice on anything, not

a plan, script or Post-It Note in sight.

How do you expect anyone to work with everyone jumping down your throat and not even attempting to help or guide them?

If we expect our leader to lead, we ourselves need to exemplify the qualities of good leaders. We need to support each other in this time of need and as leaders we need to realize that times are tough around here. We need to put aside our differences (for the time being) to handle the larger issue at hand. Even though we are without a leader now does not mean that we have lost our leadership altogether.

Lets get it together and get ready for this upcoming year in order to lead ourselves into a better future.

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Where is the leadership?

1. Did Doug Willliams really dig in his nose on national TV?2. Did he really eat his boogers?3. Didhefindthepotofgold?4. Who really thought Southern was going to win the game?5. WhydidGramblingSGRho’shave‘Precious’stepping?6. DidGramblingdancerstakeofftheirshiftatthestripclubfortheBattleoftheBands?7. DidGrambling’sbandbuytheirhatsfromPartyCity?8. Noreally,didthey?OrwerethosethingsfromDollarTree?9. Did anybody see Nicki Minaj at the Greek show?

10. WhosawourDeltapullaBeyonce?11. Wow,don’twehavealotofcelebrities?FirstLadyGagathenNicki Minaj, now Beyonce?12. Who’s next? Wendy Williams?13. Who gave a Grambling band member a guitar?14. Was that their band director singing?15. WhydidtheOmbsbumpyhavehiswriststaped?Shouldn’thebecuttingthestudents’redtapeinsteadofhavinghiswriststaped?16. DidGramblingreallysuckintheiropeningperformance?17. Didtheyreturnthefavorinthegame?18. DidKofiquitbecausetheyturnedoffhisinsurance?19. DidhecutoffthepowerMondaybecausehewasmad?20. Didhequitafterenjoyingthelasttraveltrip?21. Did Trivedi go to Bourbon to celebrate?22. Whosteppedinhorsecrap?23. Whohadtocarrytheirroommatebackaftertoomanyhandgrenades?24. Who had to be a designated carrier?25. Whowasfeelinglike‘TheHangover’thenextmorning?

26. Who was missing a tooth?27. DideveryonewhotriedoutforGrambling’scheerleadingteammake it?28. Whosawtheall-malepyramid?29. Shouldn’t there be a girl in the midst?30. Whywedon’thaveacommencementspeaker?31. Shouldn’t that have been done a long time ago?32. Will Mystikal come?33. T.I.?MikeVick?ChrisBrown?TigerWoods?34. Noreally,who’sgonnaspeakatgraduation?35. Wouldyougoifit’sGov.PiyushJindal?36. Should we call him Bobby?37. Whopickstheirownnickname?38. DidhereallyknowSouthernandGramblingexistedbeforeBayouClassic?Didhereallywanttodothatcommercial?39. Arethesebudgetcutsgoingtofundhisbooktour?40. Are they going to sell it at the Southern Bookstore?

I’M JUST ASKING STATEMENTi’M JUst asKiNG is for entertainment purposes only. these remarks do not represent the opinions of the diGest staff, southern University or the office of student Media services.

40 Questions

Remember some things for next year

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