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$5k reward for info on vandals

IAN EDWARDS Staff Reporter Shattered windows and muddy graffiti were some of the damages to the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity house under construction this summer. They kicked in the middle and left front doors damaging the glass, said Chris Rigelman, the buildings project director. Rigelman described the damages left by the vandals. Due to the security features on the door, they were not able to access the lower floor at all, he said. They did, however, throw a brick through one of the bottom floor windows. The upstairs doors hadnt been installed yet, so they used a service ladder to climb up and smash out the seven upstairs windows. They also used drywall mud to write on the back of the house, graffiti-style. In total, we estimate around $10,000 in damages. Nothing was reported as missing from the building site. They didnt take the copper wire or anything of value, which leads me to believe this was solely an act of vandalism, Rigelman said. Their primary goal was to make a scene and hinder progress. Its disappointing, especially when the Greek system already gets a sometimes undeserved reputation for causing trouble. In cooperation with Crime

Tech gets info-tech certificate program

DEVIN KING Staff Reporter Louisiana Tech will have its first undergraduate information technology certificate program this fall, said director Sumeet Dua. We have the first statewide undergraduate certificate program, Dua said. This makes us (Tech) special in a way, but it also poses a challenge for us to do things right. We do not only want to meet the needs of Louisiana Tech, but also the needs of the state. The new program is designed for students and individuals to stay up to date with the latest developments in information technology. The program will give students and professionals the opportunity to get more experience in

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Chris Reigelman, project director, explains the continued construction on the Pike house after the vandalism. Stoppers, a $5,000 reward has been posted for information leading to the identification and arrest of the possible suspect(s). Usually, Crime Stoppers only offers a maximum amount of $2,000 per crime. However, 2008 Alumni of the Year Drake Mills is offering $3,000 out of pocket as a supplement to the reward. I felt frustrated by the continued hindrances to the project, said Mills, a Tech Pike alumnus. This is the third time this has happened on the same site, and I felt as though it was time for me to take action. I realized I could help out by more than doubling the reward money.

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Time Out for Tech sets record high attendance

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Louisiana Tech played host to a record-setting 2,200 people at its semiannual Time Out for Tech. The event, hosted by the admissions office, is held in the fall and spring quarters for visiting high school seniors who may be interested in attending Louisiana Tech. They also had a chance to attend the Tech vs. Tulane football game. The event is a way for departments to showcase what they have to offer, said Cecile Kirk, a senior psychology and Spanish double major. Kirk, who is also a stu-

PLAY festival gives back

AUSTIN VINING Editor-in-Chief More than 400 people gathered last Saturday at Louisiana Yoga and Paddle for the first ever Peace Love Art Yoga (PLAY) Festival. The owner of Louisiana Yoga and Paddle, Courtney Thibault, said the PLAY festival was organized to provide a free day of yoga for the community and to allow people interested in yoga to learn more about it. There were 16 different yoga teachers that came together to teach at the PLAY festival, and there were a lot more people behind the scenes as well as musicians and vendors, she said. Different segments on yoga, meditation and

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Festival attendees enjoy a meditation class in the barn. nutrition were organized throughout the day, one of which was taught by Hope Anderson, a senior nutrition and dietetics major. I did a segment called Eating to Nourish where I

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dent recruiter, said she acted as a tour guide for students around the campus. They normally hold it in Howard Auditorium, but there are so many students theyre having it outside, Kirk said.

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From 10 a.m to 3 p.m. Sept. 26 in the Student Center the Career Center will host its annual Career Day. This year students can register online. It is open to all sophomores, juniors, seniors, graduate students and alumni. The career day will provide an opportunity to explore full-time jobs, internships and summer employment options. For any additional information, go to Keeny Hall 337 or contact the Career Center at 318257-4336. It will be beneficial to upperclassmen and graduating seniors. This event is free for students. For more information, contact Ashley Allen, career services coordinator, at 318-2574336 or aallen@latech. edu.

Volunteer firefighters wanted in parish

The Lincoln Parish Fire District will host an orientation for volunteer firefighters at 6 p.m. tonight at the Vienna fire station. They encourage men and women from the community who are 18 years and older to join. The orientation will lead into the new recruits to join the upcoming firefighter school. The Lincoln Parish Fire District stated this is a rewarding and valuable opportunity to serve the community. For more information, students and members of the community can contact the Lincoln Parish Fire District at 318-2551055.

Skateboarders unite
New skateboarding club forms on campus
LAURA GUIDRY Staff Reporter An increase in the number of skateboarders on campus has led to the formation of an on-campus skateboarding club for students. Student Royce Simmons decided to start the club after noticing the growth on campus in the number of skateboarders. Skateboarding is a passion of mine and part of getting better is learning from other skateboarders, Simmons, a computer science major, said. He said this club will include any type of skateboard. Long boards, traditional skateboards and cruisers are all welcome. There is no skill level required to join. If you are interested but dont know how to skate you are still welcome to join, Simmons said. We have members who are more than willing to help you learn about different types of boards and how to skate. The club intends to meet once a week for at least one hour and practice skating. Kaleb Santos, a chemical engineering major, said he is looking forward to the new club. I believe the skateboarding club has a great potential to grow as the year continues, and more students begin to improve and learn about the sport, Santos said. It will also help to create safe places for people to skateboard which has always been an issue around campus. If anyone is interested in joining the upcoming skateboarding club, contact Simmons at royce.simmons@ facebook.com. Simmons said he is pleased to see the club finally begin. If you just want to come to hangout and watch thats OK, too, he said.

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From 2 to 3 p.m. Sept. 23 and 4 to 5 p.m. Sept. 24 in Keeny Hall Room 310, Counseling and Career Services will teach students how to conduct a successful interview. This event will teach students the skills necessary to conduct a successful job interview.

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Not wanting to falsely accuse anyone, both Rigelman and Mills said they feel that the reward is enough to solicit some legitimate information from an eyewitness. We are working with the Tech Police and they are reviewing security footage from the cameras outside Wyly Tower, Rigelman said. Still, maybe a passerby or a resident of the apartments across the street can provide some information we dont currently have.

Anyone with information can call Crime Stoppers at 318-255-1111. With the last house having burned down last year, maybe the vandals thought that they could further hinder the fraternity, Rigelman said. Sadly, at the end of the day, the people hurt most are the hardworking men who lay drywall in the heat, and have to come back again to re-do their work. Thats who suffers the most here.

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industry professionals. Online classes will have videos and presentations. The process of getting the program to Tech was a long one, Dua said. Once we (the College of Engineering and Science) formed the IC3 program, we wanted to find out a way we could leverage the growth in North Louisiana and beyond, he said. There was clear workforce need in the IC3 area. Once we had to find a way to fill that need, we did not want a degree in that area so we decided to offer a certificate that is limited. Dua said he wants to train students and professionals the building blocks of information technology. This is not a program you can get over four years, but a program that will take you to the next level of information technology, he said. We want students to explore their potential and challenge their logicaland analytical-thinking skills. We also want to build up their credentials in information technology. The future is bright for the students at Tech, Dua said. He sees the program coming back in the near future. If the program is successful, which Im sure it will be, I can see the program back next year, he said. Maybe we will change the formula next year, but we are looking at things this year to see if we need to adapt to create new options. I want this program to be something the students like.

information technology. The certificate will provide unique instructional resources and hands-on experiences, Dua said. This will give insight into the business practices of IT that are integral to todays economy. The course work will be comprised of 15 credit hours over a period of nine months, and it will be done with industrial partners. According to Tech University Communications, The certificate will be comprised of courses in software development, software engineering, data analytics, database management systems, distinctive project management and project experience sequence. The program is offered to students in any major as long as the student has the aptitude to complete the program, Dua said. Approximately 70 students have applied for the program but only 50 will be accepted for the fall. Twenty-five will be accepted to online classes. This program is another example of the innovation reshaping todays higher education, Nandor Toth, school director for Amdocs, a software provider, said. It will streamline the path to bring the necessary IT talent to the companies looking for creative solutions in a highly competitive market place. Classes on campus will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays. This will allow students the opportunity to engage with faculty and to meet different groups of

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Animal shelter seeks help

IAN EDWARDS Staff Reporter who it is they are donating to. The number of adoptions from 4 Paws has increased this year. As the number of its canine residents rises Martin said they usually see about 10 to and the number of volunteer workers falls, 12 adoptions a month, but this year in total, the 4 Paws Rescue Center of Ruston is calling they have had 234 adoptions. out for more volunteer help. People want something perWe depend solely on donasonal to donate to, said Catlin tions, fundraisers and volunteer Tatum, a junior communication work, said Sue Martin, organizadesign major who volunteers tion president. her time doing graphic design Since 2005, Martin has been for the shelter. working with stray animals and she We ran a picture of a Chisaid the number of strays has not huahua in the Ruston Daily declined over the years. Leader this summer, and it made We live in a rural community, the front page, Tatum said. and there are a lot of dumpsters, He needed hind leg and back she said. Even today, you can go surgery which totaled around by a dumpster and see a group of $3,000. We received around stray puppies or kittens. A few peo$8,000 total in donations. I think MARTIN ple who were concerned decided because people really got to see to do something, and that evolved into 4 Paws the Chihuahua, they felt an attachment and Rescue. wanted to help. Being a non-profit organization, 4 Paws Tatum said she has made posters and budget must be structured in a way so the es- hung them up across the campus. sentials can be provided. To be honest, I didnt know about 4 Our expenses run around $1,500 a Paws until just last year, she said. And month, Martin said. Mainly it goes toward the volunteers do get something back. food and veterinary care. If we had 100 peo- Working counts as two community service ple give $20 a month, wed have more than hours, and it looks awesome on a rsum. enough to cover our monthly expenses. Those interested in volunteering can reWith the help of the community, 4 Paws ceive more information on 4 Paws at their is planning their first-ever awareness day, Facebook page. scheduled for Oct 12th. For me, its a passion, Martin said. We are getting ready for our inaugural 4 My husband asks me all the time, When Paws Palooza, Martin said. It will be on do you plan to stop? The answer comes Oct 12 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at our house to me without question: when I draw my here on 290 Rodeo Rd. There will be musical last breath. entertainment, face painting and a magician for the children. We will have some of our Email comments to puppies out so people can pet them and see ije001@latech.edu.

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Tech boot camp helps students drop pounds

PAUL HARRIS Staff Reporter

Many people have the desire to get into good physical shape but may not have the knowledge to do so. The Lambright Recreation Center will offer this knowledge with its Back to School Challenge Boot Camp. This four-week fitness program will help those at Louisiana Tech and in the Ruston community reach their fitness goals. The program is open to any age group, ability level or gender, said Aaron Gootzeit, the trainer of the 5 a.m. group. We will be willing to alternate the exercises we perform depending on each individuals ability, said Gootzeit, a graduate student in sports performance. Supervising the 6 p.m. group will be Skylar Burns, a senior kinesiology major and fitness staff supervisor for Lambright. Burns said this is the first time Lambright will have two separate groups for the boot camp. In previous boot camps there have been anywhere from 50 to 75 participants, Burns said. Im looking forward to a great turnout since weve had so much success in the past.

Boot Camp begins weight, drop inches and Monday, and will meet ev- ultimately get in shape, ery Monday, Wednesday Gootzeit said. and Friday for four weeks, During this past sumGootzeit said. mer in the Turn and Burn There is a charge of $80 workout class conducted to participate in this camp, by Gootzeit, he witnessed a he said. Those funds will participant lose 21 pounds be used to purin 24 days, he chase equip- When you said. ment that will The $80 be used in the see someone payment is camp and for achieve somedue on the first new equipment day of training, for Lambright. thing they didnt Monday. G o o t z e i t believe they Fitness is said the 5 a.m. could obtain, its a journey, and group will exI really enjoy ercise inside a great feeling being a part of Lambright. to be a part of. that with peoIf parple, Gootzeit ticipants dont AARON GOOTZEIT said. When want to be out- graduate student in you see someside in the heat, sports performance one achieve I recommend something they come to they didnt bethe morning group, he lieve they could obtain, its said. Just because its in- a great feeling to be a part side doesnt mean it will be of. a cake walk though. Burns said she admires The 6 p.m. group will watching people change workout at Hideaway Park, through fitness. Burns said. The physical changes We will do interval are obvious but the psychotraining that I think will in- logical changes are crucial troduce the participants to because its something they a new way to see the results can apply to their life, she they want, she said. said. People become more The boot camp is a way determined and will want to to increase muscle strength, try more things once they muscle endurance, flexibil- realize they are capable. ity and cardiovascular endurance, Burns said. Email comments to We will burn fat, lose phh007@latech.edu

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ollege students dont give a damn about world news. My professor made this bold statement to a room of Journalism 101 students on my very first day of college. I was offended, to say the least. Thoughts like I am here because I do care about the news and Isnt that the whole point of being a journalist? flew through my mind until I realized she was right. I did read the news. But while scrolling, if I saw names of countries that were not the United States or articles about conflicts that were not within our borders, I scrolled on. The thought of it still makes me sick. I hope my professor would be wrong now. I hope most college kids are not like I was on that first day of class and have used the opportunity to expand their worldview. But the reality is students come to college to acquire more knowledge and usually their world view stays just as

small as it was before. There are things happening in the world that not only college students, but any resident of the world should be aware of. It is difficult for us to imagine that as we walk to class, worried about whether the homework will be taken up or whether class will let out early today, that there are people on other parts of the globe being murdered by their own government. In Syria, the ruling government (the Bashar al-Assad regime), allegedly used a chemical weapon called Sarin gas to kill more than 1,000 rebels and civilians, many of them children. Sarin gas is colorless and odorless and when inhaled it prevents the nerve endings from switching off. In other words, your nerve endings explode. The victim has no control of their muscles because the nervous system is flooded and therefore, paralysis of the lungs leads to suffocation. Most people may know about the excruciating deaths the Syrian people suffered because we still may take action over it. But many do not know that this civil war has been happening since

March 2011. In fact, the death toll is up to more than 110,000, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. The numbers for the civil war in the Congo are even more frightening: Millions of people have died, most from starvation and disease brought on by relentless combat since its start in 1998. The UN Security Council is sending offensive military forces to help the government against the Rebels of the Congo the opposite of what is happening in Syria. Where most outside agents have been on the side of the rebels. Our world is not the safe illusion that many people live every day. The United States is not the only country in the world, as hard as that is to believe as we cheer at the football game or eat a chicken bowl at lunch. Our safe, little space in the world is not the same as everyone elses. I am not saying you should join the Peace Corps, but be aware. You are smart enough not to scroll past an article because it doesnt say USA. Hannah Schilling is a senior journalism and political science major from Bossier City who serves as the features editor for The

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nthony Weiner, also known as his sexting alias of Carlos Danger, has been a popular man in New York City and around the country for the past few months, but for all of the wrong reasons. By now, you probably know all about his 2011 sexting scandal that led to his resignation from the U.S. House of Representatives. However, some people are still unaware he lost the Democratic primary for New York City mayor earlier this month with less than five percent of the vote, in a theatrical fashion at that. After giving his concession speech that night, Weiner flipped off the reporters waiting outside to interview him and drove away. Here is the big question I have been wondering. Why are people surprised? Weiner is a diva. His mayoral campaign was plagued by his childish antics of even more sexting, arguing with a Jewish business owner the

week before the election and now this. If nothing else, Weiner should serve as an example that divas go nowhere in politics. American citizens do not want their next elected official to be someone as dramatic and ridiculous as Weiner has presented himself in the last few years. He once was a respectable congressman and his seven terms in the House of Representatives prove it. He never received less than 59 percent of the vote in his district. Nevertheless, when you step off that cliff and fall in the hilariously dramatic fashion that he has, you can kiss your political career goodbye. Even though Americans are not too happy with our political system currently, elected officials are still held as some of the most respectable men and women in our country. If you are looking for redemption and a way to change peoples perception of you, perhaps you should not try to run for mayor of the most populated city in the nation. Maybe writing a book would be a

good option. Bill Clinton wrote a book after his second term as president ended and has made a big comeback. Politics is full of crazy people vying to be your representative, just search for Vermin Supreme on YouTube and you will see exactly how crazy. Scenarios like Weiners prove the American people do not take election day lightly. A lot of thought, hard work and diligence go into deciding for whom you are going to vote. People still consider voting to be one of their most important duties as citizens and want to exercise that civic duty. It restores my faith in my fellow citizens to know that even though our country has gone through some rough patches, we still take Election Day seriously and do not elect divas like Anthony Weiner who are seeking office as a publicity stunt. Kaleb Causey is a senior political science and journalism major from Jonesboro who serves as sports editor for The Tech Talk. Email comments to ktc013@latech.edu.

Greek is the word

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orty-eight percent of all U.S. presidents, 70 percent of all U.S. Congressmen/women, 68 percent of doctors and 72 percent of lawyers all have one thing in common. Before their blazers, ties and white coats, they wore Greek letters. But what is Greek life? It is not, as described by Urban Dictionary, paying for friends. As defined by the actual Merriam-Webster dictionary, a fraternity (which many sororities actually are) is a group of people associated or formally organized for a common purpose, interest or pleasure. These organizations get bad reputations because a few individuals tarnish the whole. When 19-year-old David Bodenberger, a freshman at Northern Illinois University, died from an alleged hazing incident in November 2012, online commentators on ABCs website attacked not only the fraternity or the school but Greek life in general.

If you feel the need to join a frat or sor to feel socially acceptable, you need to take self-awareness courses and keep walking, posted HappyVanCamper. Well, Happy, I am actually spending my Saturday at a self-awareness course one provided by my sor. What outsiders and critics do not realize about Greek life is that we stand for more than parties and bad decisions. Greek-letter organizations are founded on something real and meaningful, and though we may sometimes stray from those values, we have rituals, rules and national offices that serve as constant reminders. Our national offices set requirements for excellence that help us become stronger leaders and better members of the community. Most of us have to meet a GPA requirement and many have to complete a certain number of community service hours. At Tech, the Greek womens average GPA has been higher than all womens average for more than 12 quarters straight. Fraternity men have had similar success. But, Allison, arent you just paying

for friends? No, we are not. People get tired of their friends, but after more than two weeks of a grueling but successful recruitment, I am still not tired of my sisters. Our friendships transcend gossip and late-night hangouts. They are rooted in a bond no one from the outside can understand. As far as leadership goes, I currently serve as SGA president and I have held various other titles while at Tech, but serving on my sororitys executive board has taught me skills I never even realized existed. Managing an organization is one thing. Managing a sorority of more than 75 women is another. It is not easy. But it is all worth it. Working to keep the required GPA, completing service hours, attending events and managing these women have all played a part in making me a stronger leader and a stronger person. Allison East is a senior history and journalism major from Vicksburg, Miss. who serves as news editor for The Tech Talk. Email comments to ace007@latech.edu.

ake up at 7 a.m. groggy with a headache and stuffy nose because last night was the third night in a row that you went to bed after midnight. Class starts at 8 a.m., and you must go because you have that huge test today. Finally finish classes at 11:50 a.m., feeling even worse from the sleep deprivation. You head off and grab some lunch with some friends before heading out to do that community service project with your fraternity brothers where you rake leaves until 3 p.m. You have one hour to clean up before leaving for a meeting with your church leadership team. Directly after that you rush off to an SGA meeting, and then have to leave a few minutes early to make it to your UB meeting on time. By the time meetings end it is 8 p.m., and you have just enough time to grab dinner before leading that late-night workout class at the gym. It is 10 p.m. when you get home, and you still have engineering homework, a paper to write and another test to study for. Looks like another late night ahead before waking up for another 8 a.m. class and meetings all day long. Too much? We think so. According to medicalnewstoday. com, On weeknights, 20 percent of students stay up all night at least once a month and 35 percent stay up until 3 a.m. at least once a week. Entering college can mean a lot of things such asfreedom, fun and a lot of amazing memories, or it can be a chore. Incoming college students tend to repeatedly hear the phrase get involved. That is great advice, but everything is better in moderation. Sweets are yummy in moderation. Exercise is healthy in moderation. And collegiate involvement is beneficial in moderation. The more involved one is, the busier he or she becomes, leading to sleep deprivation and sometimes a drop in GPA. It is all about pacing oneself. College tends to be overwhelming for several reasons: organization invites, surplus of homework, longer classes, the urge to meet new people and just freedom and acceptance in general. At Tech, the emails alone can be a lot to take in. Tech understands the transition freshmen are going through, though, and that is why upperclassmen are here to help. Upperclassman come to school a day early just to help everyone move into his or her dorm or apartment, Tech sets aside an entire week to welcome students back to school, and the university even offers a course that teaches freshmen about the institution. Even though there are many transitional aids at Tech, lacking the ability to prioritize and say No can cause a lot of stress. Choose what fits your lifestyle and personality best and give it your all. When one begins to do that, that is when Tech becomes home. Tech welcomes more than 1,500 new freshmen this year, so to all of our newcomers, we are happy to have you as part of the Tech family. However, remember getting involved makes the experience worthwhile, but try not to let too many organizations take the fun out of college.

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CODY SEXTON Staff Reporter break away from being the role model for young girls she once was. I think it may not be OK for her to still Miley Cyrus recent performance at be a role model for younger girls, but a lot the MTV Video Music Awards has been of girls her age act that way, said Amanda added to the list of acts not soon forgot- Krueger, a senior biology education major. They just arent in the public eye. ten on the award show. A public eye which some Ranking up there with Britbelieve to be blind to the douney Spears with the snake and ble standard in the entertainwith the strip tease, not to menment industry. tion the kiss with Madonna, I definitely think theres a Cyrus dance routine with Robdouble standard toward womin Thicke and a foam finger was an, said Krueger. the most talked about part of If a man performs with his the evening. shirt off with sexy girls around The performance garnered him, then its hot but when scathing reviews from The New a woman does it, shes critiYork Times, Rolling Stone and cized. viewers who believed she was Not long after the VMAs, the latest of celebrities to go A younger, tamer Cyrus debuted a clothing opoff the deep end. tional music video for her latest I thought she had lost her Cyrus at the 82nd single, Wrecking Ball. mind, said Caressa Winkler, a Academy Awards While the video set Vevo freshman general studies major in 2010. records with 19.3 million views after viewing Cyrus VMA perin under 24 hours, it also drew formance. Cyrus, who rose to fame through her more criticism from writers at The GuardDisney persona, Hannah Montana, has ian and The Daily Mail. Kailey Culliton, a freshman general often received criticism when trying to

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studies major, said other women should be more understanding towards the star due to her recent break-up from fianc and actor Liam Hemsworth. We should probably be more supportive because we dont know her whole story, Culliton said. She might even just be doing it for attention. Some also said if a woman is comfortable enough with her body, as Cyrus was, she should be able to show it off. A lot of girls probably would do something like that if they were in her position and had her body, said Krueger. Many believe holding women to this double standard is a trained thought they often cannot help but think. Sometimes I might see a woman doing something and my initial thought is that its trashy, but then I go and take it back in my mind, said Culliton. Whether Cyrus actions are a ploy for attention, a feminist protest or a way to promote her pending album, Bangerz, she is the latest celebrity to leave viewers wondering what she will do next.

She is lost and is looking for her adult self, her image away from Disney.
REGAN HIMMELBERG Junior animal science major

She has always been crazy; she took nude photos while starring on Disney.
ANTHONY DUDLEY Freshman mechanical engineering major

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The Electric Lady is an absorbing follow-up

JOHN SADLER Staff Reporter Whether its German expressionist films or the greaser style of tuxedos and pompadours, living in the past has always been a part of Janelle Monaes act. With The Electric Lady, however, the past comes to the forefront with a funky soul album that brings to mind the 70s R&B scene. The album still has its share of experimentation, occasionally breaking into a rap verse or slow jazz break. The overarching sci-fi theme present in her last studio album, and EP is also present here. Continuing her concept album series based on Fritz Langs 1927 film Metropolis, The Electric Lady makes up the fourth and fifth parts of the story. The album starts out like an old movie, with an orchestral number that segues instantly into the next track, Givin Em What They Love, a groovy, slightly dark jam that feado what she wants. The songs jazzy beat and powerful vocals make the skit that follows the song seem to be there so she can catch her breath. The 90s neo-soul sound is very prevalent on the record in songs like Victory and Look Into My Eyes, and these dont feel as inspired as the other tracks. They certainly arent as memorable. Monae said that she named her album after a series of female silhouettes that she painted, two of which appear printed on the albums two discs. Her therapist had suggested that she name the series of paintings, she revealed in a recent interview with Billboard. I tried to come up with all these words, all the adjectives to describe the paintings ... and the words that come to my ear were The Electric Lady, and I started to think of a world where there were more electric ladies, there was a new breed of women, Monae said. Monae, always clad in her signature tuxedo and unabashedly rocking her pompadour, is definitely a new breed of woman, and her sophomore album is an excellent soul album, fusing old-school influences with a sci-fi theme and very modern pop sound. The Electric Lady will definitely net Monae a Grammy nod, if not a win.

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tures Prince supporting Monae with his trademark high-pitched vocals. The song introduces the stellar supporting cast Monae lined up for this album, which includes Erykah Badu on the lead single Q.U.E.E.N. Q.U.E.E.N., with lyrics like while youre selling dope, were gonna keep selling hope is an individuality-affirming anthem that deserves its status as a single. Monaes anti-injustice rap at the end of Q.U.E.E.N. is the best part of the album. Its an intense moment with not much warning, and it hits in all the right ways. Electric Lady, the albums title track, is a feminist anthem, describing the electric lady as a modern day Joan of Arc who isnt afraid to

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Moats said. I enjoy creating and finding new forms of art for my customers. This is the first entry of a series looking into the He said his business consists of a many different career paths of former Louisiana variety of products. Tech University athletes. Our products range from programed software to billboards that ouisiana Tech has seen many great are seen on the side of the interstate, athletes walk through its halls, but one Moats said. We provide a multitude of in particular remembers how it felt to products that are beneficial in advertiswalk away from this university with ing especially. a passion in something other than Moatsworks Studios has Having an school. helped design an introduction Ryan Moats came to Louisiana athletes for the video games Madden Tech in the fall of 2002 from Bishop Lynch 11 and Madden 12, several drive in this High School in Dallas. logos for businesses and orMoats career at Louisiana Tech included business has ganizations as well as iPhone rushing for 13,000 yards in his sophomore and made me games and product concept junior seasons. designs. Moats said he learned more playing pro- successful. Moats said having the opfessional football than he ever thought would portunities to enjoy so many different be possible for an athlete. experiences has humbled him. RYAN MOATS Throughout my years in the NFL, I learned Having an athletes drive in this how to be a great business man, as well as business has made me successful, played football, Moats said. Learning these Moats said. Athletes have a burning skills has built me into the business man I am today. passion for their sport, whereas I transformed my Now he owns his own company in Dallas, where passion into something I have loved all my life. he programs software and print materials. Moats said he still gives credit to Louisiana Tech I was always very artistic growing up and I loved for helping show him his full potential. to draw, Moats said. Once I realized I could fulfill I enjoyed my time at Louisiana Tech and made this dream because I played football and I was able some friends who became like family to me, Moats to learn the business aspect, I decided to make my said. I am proud to say I went to Tech and was able own path. to make a name for myself through things I have alMoats said the business brings out his passion for ways had the most passion for. art. I own Moatsworks Studios and we do a great Email comments to amount of graphic designs for other companies, dge004@latech.edu.

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Joe Aillet Stadium sees concession improvements

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ne of the many projected additions to the Joe Aillet football stadium was recently completed to better serve Louisiana Tech fans in attendance at the football games. After two and a half months of work, a revamp of the concession stands on the west side of the stadium allows fans the option to eat at Chick-Fil-A, McAllisters, The Hut, Johnnys Pizza or The Landing. Robert Lubbert, head of dining services, said he was satisfied with the feedback on the new additions following the first home game against Lamar University. The comments I heard were positive, Lubbert said. It was a tough game to service, being the first, but I was proud of how our staff handled themselves. Lubbert said one negative he observed was the lengthy lines at the concession stands. The lines are a challenge, Lubbert said. We had four hawkers working the west side but plan to add more as the season progresses to hopefully eliminate fans from leaving their seats. The hawkers will provide their desired products in the stands to them. McAllisters serves a hoagie roll, sandwiches, queso with chips and its famous tea, Lubbert said. Chick-Fil-A will serve their sandwiches and chicken while the remodeled center stand will serve your typical concession stand type food, he said. The Hut will offer the option of grilled hamburgers or Philly cheese steaks while The Landing will offer a delicious fried shrimp and catfish basket.

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Football fans visit the upgraded concessions stand at a LA Tech football game earlier this season.
High school students and their parents run the concession stands, Lubbert said. The concession stands are a non-profit organization, he said. The money made is used to fund local high schools or organizations expenses for activities they partake in. The same concession stand renovations will be completed on the east side for next year, Lubbert said. Catering director for Aramark, Dorothy Gustafson, said there will not be student discounts at the concession stands on the east side where the students sit. Although there are no discounts, we do allow students to use their declining balance on the east side only, Gustafson said. Aramark and the athletic department provided funding for the new restaurants on the west side, Lubbert said.

I encourage all students to take a peek at the west side concessions to see what will be available to them next year, Lubbert said. For more on LA Tech athletics, follow the Tech Talk Sports Desk on Twitter at twitter.com/techtalksports.

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The Louisiana Tech University football team plays the Kansas University Jayhawks at 11 a.m Saturday in Lawrence, Kan.

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The Jayhawks lead the series between the teams (2-1).

A look back in time

DR. LES GUICE Louisiana Tech President

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The game will be nationally televised on Fox Sports 1 and can also be listened to on 107.5 FM.

Overall record: (1-2, 0-1) Points per game: 18.7 Points allowed per game: 26.0 Touchdowns (rushing/passing): 3/3 Players to watch: Tevin King - RB 289 yards 1 touchdown Kenneth Dixon - RB 154 yards 1 touchdown

must admit that Im a big fan of Louisiana Tech and Tech athletics and have been for more than 40 years. When I arrived on campus as a freshman in 1972, Terry Bradshaw was already making his mark in Pittsburgh after having been a No. 1 NFL draft choice and Sports Illustrated cover boy in 1970. The visibility of Tech football, the availability of Techs signature architecture program, and the excellent reputation of Techs academics were the key factors that led me to come to Louisiana Tech. And I have never regretted that decision. In that fall of my freshman year, Tech football was entering one of its greatest eras. Under the direction of Coach Maxie Lambright, Tech went 12-0 and won its first national title. In 1973, Tech beat both Boise State and Western Kentucky in the playoffs to finish 12-1 and win its second NCAA Division 2 National Championship. Then, in 1974, Tech went 11-1 and was presented its third national title by UPI. During those years, our roster was full of many NFL-bound stars including Mike Barber, Hall-of-Famer Fred Dean, Roger Carr, Pat Tilley, Roland Harper and Larry Anderson, among others. Also in 1974, Tech introduced womens basketball under the direction of Coach Sonja Hogg. She was joined in 1977 by Coach Leon Barmore, who happened to have been my high school coach. The Lady Techsters began to win and attract large crowds to Memorial Gym, (now Scotty Robertson Memorial Gymnasium). Their first 20win season was in 1976, my senior year at Tech. Soon after, they won their first two national championships, first in 1981 as Association for Intercollegiate Athletics for Women (AIAW) champions, then in 1982 as NCAA champs. Techsters were synonymous with greatness,

and major award winners like Pam are frequently found on the sideKelly, Angela Turner, Janice Law- lines at practice or in the stands rence and Teresa Weatherspoon during games, reflecting a dedicawere widely recognized across the tion and commitment to their alma land as the faces of womens col- mater. I enjoy my conversations lege basketball. with them and the opportunity to Mens basketball also rocked learn a little more about the history Memorial Gym during my college of Louisiana Tech and Tech athletdays. Under legendary Coach Scot- ics each time I do. ty Robertson, Tech earned a No. I know that our strong overall 1 ranking in the national college athletics program has done much to division, and All-Americans Mike elevate the name of Louisiana Tech Green and Mike Mcnationally. I also know Conathy provided spec- We are that our academic protacular play. Karl Malone grams have done much had a major impact on blessed to to enhance the national mens basketball at Tech be a part of stature of our institution. after arriving in 1982 and We are blessed to be a became an NBA Hall-of- an institupart of an institution that Famer, redefining power tion that has has both a rich athletic forward play at Utah and both a rich and academic heritage, becoming the leagues one that gives Louisiana second leading all-time athletic and Tech and our graduates scorer during his 18 NBA academic a distinct competitive seasons. advantage. And, of course, base- heritage. It was a special treat ball was consistently a for me recently when winner under legendary LES GUICE Terry Bradshaw returned coach Pat Gravy Patto campus to meet with terson. In 1974, Gravy former Tech quarterback led his team to within one game of and teammate Phil Robertson, tothe NCAA World Series. day the star of the reality television Since that time period, our ath- series Duck Dynasty. Standing on letics programs have produced the sidelines of Aillet Stadium at a many excellent student-athletes, Tech football game with those two winning records, national awards, proud alums and nearly 23,000 othand conference titles. More impor- er fans, I reflected on what brought tantly, they have greatly enhanced me here to begin with. Definitely the college experience of the thou- academics. And definitely some sands of students who have attend- specific programs. But just as much, ed Louisiana Tech. I remembered in that athletic atmoOver the years, I have met many sphere and among those Bulldog of our athletes who competed in greats, I came to Louisiana Tech the 1940s, 50s and 60s. Many of because of a passion to compete these players have become highly in this special setting, to be pushed successful in their chosen profes- and encouraged and inspired by the sions. After a conversation or two best to become my best. Those are with them, you can quickly tell that the reasons I came, and those are legendary coaches like Joe Aillet, the reasons Im still here. Berry Hinton and Jim Mize had a huge influence on these former Les Guice took over as president of student-athletes, helping to shape Louisiana Tech University on July 1 them as winners on the field and in of this year. His involvement in LA life. These former players are now Tech athletics dates back several part of the Lettermens Club and decades.

THIS FALL, SO FAR....

BULLDOG FOOTBALL
The Louisiana Tech football team will travel to the University of Kansas this weekend in a key game that could turn their season around. The Bulldogs are coming off of a tough loss last week to Tulane to drop to (1-2, 0-1). The Bulldogs are last in the West Division of Conference-USA. Brice Kentrell and Daniel Cobb are leading the defense with over 22 tackles each through week three of the season.

TECH SPORTS

WOMENS VOLLYBALL
The womens volleyball team dropped the final two matches of the Tangi Tourism Lion Classic on Sept. 13-14 with one win and three losses at University Center on the campus of Southeastern Louisiana. Alejandra Aviles was named to the all-tournament team after totaling 64 digs (4.00 per set), three aces and eight assists. Rebecca Regden leads the team in blocking and attacking. The Lady Techsters are 4-7 on the year.

Daniel Cobb - LB
23 tackles 8 tackles for loss Team leads the nation in tackles for loss.

Something has got to give at QB

KALEB CAUSEY Sports Editor f anything was learned from last Thursdays football game against Tulane, it is that the coaching staff needs to make some dramatic improvements at the quarterback position. Scotty Young started the game and could not connect with his receivers. Young only played the first half and was 9-28 in pass attempts for only 108 yards. Ryan Higgins came in for the second half and looked just as bad, as he went 7-16 in pass attempts for 57 yards and one touchdown. Higgins also had an interception and a fumble. The only consistency between the two quarterbacks is they both look scared on every snap. You could see they were looking to get the ball out of their hands as fast as possible. Why not give Paul Harris a chance to take a few snaps? The game against Tulane was Youngs third career start and was Higgins first time taking snaps in a game. Harris is a transfer from Northwestern State with 14 starts under his belt and has played in 20 games total. His composure and ability to move in the pocket, combined with a read-option offense featuring Kenneth Dixon and Tevin King, would be exciting to watch. Everyone knows that the readoption scheme has been a success almost everywhere it has been implemented. So why not give it a chance? Throughout all of the practices, Harris is the only quarterback who has been able to consistently run the ball and move it down field in the process. I will be the first to admit that Harris is a classmate and friend of mine, but I can look over that and see that he is a viable, if not better, option than what is currently in place. Young and Higgins both looked good coming into the season, but they obviously are not prepared to carry the Bulldogs to victory on a consistent basis. So why continue to play them? Hopefully head coach Skip Holtz has realized that Young and Higgins are not ready. This weekends game against Kansas will be the true test as to whether or not Holtz is willing to make a dramatic change to win the game or not. In the post-game press conference after the Tulane game, he said he should have put Harris in and ran the package the offense has set up around him. However, those are words, not actions. Saying something and actually implementing it are two totally different things. I want to see the Bulldogs win just as much, if not more, than the next fan. I also want to see Skip Holtz be successful in Ruston, but that is not going to happen if he is not willing to make the changes that need to be made. One of the biggest arguments against Harris is that every play would have to be flipped because he is left-handed. To that I say, so what? If that is what it takes to make sure the Bulldogs enter the victory formation at the end of the game, then take the step. Harris might not be the answer to the Bulldogs woes on the gridiron, but why not give him a try if there is a chance he may improve the teams ability to win games? Kaleb Causey is a senior political science and journalism major from Jonesboro. Email comments to ktc013@latech.edu.

FROMTHESPORTS DESK

WOMENS SOCCER
The Lady Techsters soccer team is off to a good start with a 4-4-1 record. The Techsters latest victory was against cross town rival Grambling winning 6-0. Kathryn Sloan leads the team with eight goals on 22 shots. The Techsters next challenge is against Southern on Sept. 22 at home.

Overall record: (1-1, 0-0) Points per game: 22.5 Points allowed per game: 18.5 Touchdowns (rushing/passing): 4/2 Players to watch: James Sims - RB 203 yards 2 touchdowns Tony Pierson - WR 127 yards 2 touchdowns Jayhawks have only allowed one passing touchdown. KU has scored only 14 points in each game played this season.

UPCOMING ATHLETICS

BULLDOG FOOTBALL
at Kansas - 9/21 11 a.m.

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vs Southern 9/22 1 p.m.

LADY TECHSTER VOLLEYBALL

at Central Arkansas 9/20 7 p.m. vs Northwestern State 9/24 7 p.m.

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AUSTIN VINING Editor-in-Chief Three guys in their late 20s got to see their dreams become a reality when they bought Rabbs Steakhouse in August. Larry Rabb, the former owner, said he never thought he would sell the place, but rather die working there. I had been there 20 years and I got to be 65 years old and decided it was time to retire, he said. Rabb said lately his interests have peaked with hunting and fishing and he plans to spend his time pursuing those hobbies. As for the bar, Rabb said he got to meet the new owners and he thinks they will do well. Theyre young guys and theyre really interested in it and I think theyre going to do real well, he said. Alex Eddy, Chris Harsch and Rob Owens, all Louisiana State University alumni and former employees of Reggies Bar in Baton Rouge, have high hopes for their new bar, The Revelry. The three co-owners along with Bill Daniels, the manager of The Revelry, have 35 years of combined experience in the restaurant and bar industry, Eddy said. Im from Ruston, Owens said. Working in the bar industry, I knew what kind of potential this place had. I always joked around growing up saying if this place ever went up for sale I would just change the a to an o and call it Robbs. As to how The Revelry actu-

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The new location is made official with the sign as the final touch after a successful grand opening. ally got its name, credit is due to Owens. I was riding around in my car listening to The Kings of Leon song, Revelry, and Ive always liked that song, he said. I knew what revelry was, but I wanted to look it up. The dictionary definition is, loud and boisterous activity usually involving large amounts of alcohol. I thought thats great, when I open my bar I might call it that. And that he did. Along with the bar being renamed The Revelry, the three also decided to call the steakhouse Beau Vines. Its a play off of bovine, Harsch said. It will be a little more upscale, meant to cater to young professional to businessman-type customers. Owens said the group wanted to do something for people closer to their age with the space on the steakhouse side, while the other side will continue to cater to the college-age group. Along with rebranding, the three saw several opportunities to upgrade the existing facilities and operations. We updated the menu while keeping the favorites, Harsch said. Well be doing a brunch option, too. The bar side will now be serving lunch and dinner in a sports-bar type atmosphere where customers can enjoy their food while watching one of the 10 flat screen televisions that will be installed, he said. People who dont want the intimate setting will be able to

sit around and catch a game and drink some beer, Harsch said. Were just trying to give people more options and see where theres a need and what people want. Thats ultimately what it is; were going to give the customers what they want. From their experience in the industry, the team said they have picked up different fun ideas that they look forward to bringing to Ruston. Like the other night when we played the fight song and poured shots, its just something fun for everyone, Harsch said. Ashton Burch, a junior communication design major, who attended The Revelrys opening night last Monday, said she thinks the new bar will be successful. I dont know if everyone was just excited for it to be opening night, but the atmosphere was really fun and energetic, she said. I absolutely loved the remodeling they did. Bartender Shelby Jordan, a junior interior design major, said she thinks it was a good night from a customers standpoint. It was pretty packed, she said. It was way more packed than I expected it to be, but everyone seems to love it. Ive heard really, really good reviews since then. I think The Revelry is exactly what Ruston needs, she said. Its a good fresh start.

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Laws allowed gun purchase

ASSOCIATED PRESS The gunman in the mass shootings at the Washington Navy Yard, Aaron Alexis, had a history of violent outbursts, was at least twice accused of firing guns in anger and was in the early stages of treatment for serious mental problems, according to court records and U.S. law enforcement officials. But Alexis apparently managed to exploit seams in the nations patchwork of complicated gun laws designed to keep weapons out of the hands of dangerous people. He was able to buy a shotgun in Virginia with out-of-state identification. It is illegal for gun dealers to sell handguns to such out-of-state buyers, but the Firearms Owners Protection Act, passed by Congress in 1986, opened up interstate sales for shotguns and rifles. Virginia gun laws require only that an out-of-

Iranian prisoners released from jail

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) Iran released a dozen prominent political prisoners, including a human rights lawyer who defended opposition activists and was imprisoned for three years, activists, media and the lawyers husband said Wednesday.

Islam halts talks of reconciliation

BANAMA, Bahrain (AP) Bahrains main Shiite groups suspended participation in reconciliation talks with the Sunni-led government Wednesday after the detention of a top opposition figure in the violencewracked Gulf nation. The decision deepens the showdown over Khalil al-Marzooq, a former deputy parliament speaker, who is under investigation for allegedly encouraging antigovernment violence.

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state buyer show valid identification, pass a background check and otherwise abide by state laws in order to buy a shotgun in the state. Michael Slocum said in an email that Alexis rented a rifle, bought bullets and used the range before buying the shotgun and 24 shells. Slocum said Alexis passed a federal background check.

What the 1986 Firearms Owners Protection Act did was it made it more convenient for gun buyers, said Kristen Rand, the legislative director at the Violence Policy Center. Thats the road weve been on for a while: The convenience of gun owner always seems to trump the right of victims not to be shot. Federal gun laws bar the mentally ill from legally buying guns from licensed dealers. But the law requires that someone be involuntarily committed to a mental health facility or declared mentally ill by a judge, and that information must be reported to the FBI in order to appear on a background checks. In the wake of the 2007 shooting at Virginia Tech, state authorities changed state laws to make it tougher for the mentally ill to buy guns there, but Alexis was never declared mentally ill by a judge or hospital.

Support sought for Syria

ASSOCIATED PRESS Secretary of State John Kerry told Congress on Tuesday that the United States will closely monitor every step of the plan for eliminating Syrias chemical weapons while maintaining a credible military threat against Bashar Assads government. Meeting behind closed doors, Kerry briefed members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on the chemical weapons strategy he negotiated with Russia last week in Geneva. One of Kerrys deputies, Wendy Sherman, spoke by telephone with House Foreign Affairs Committee members. He (Kerry) said that the watchwords are not trust but verify, they are verify and verify, Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., said in summing Kerrys message at the session. I think it reflects the fact that were dealing with a war zone, civil war under way, which makes it extremely difficult and were dealing with questionable allies in this effort. ... It is a daunting task but it will serve the world well if we can do it and make this a safer world. Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey, the committee chairman, said senators were looking for a U.N. Security Council resolution that makes the plan enforceable over the coming months. The talks come amid continued diplomatic wrangling over how to collect Syrias arsenal of chemical and biological agents to prevent any repeat of the Aug. 21 attack outside Damascus.

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BATON ROUGE (AP) Half of Louisianas parishes are too dry to allow private burning, say State Fire Marshal H. Butch Browning and Agriculture and Forestry Commissioner Mike Strain. They ordered a burn ban in 32 parishes, starting at 3 p.m. Wednesday. The order made public late Tuesday covers all of North and Central Louisiana, plus some in Acadiana and the Southwest.

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Six killed in bus and train collision

ASSOCIATED PRESS Passengers screamed Stop! Stop! seconds before their bus crashed through a crossing barrier and into a commuter train during morning rush hour in Canadas capital on Wednesday, killing six people and injuring 30. He smoked the train, witness Mark Cogan said of the bus driver, who was among those killed. He went through the guard rail and just hammered the train, and then it was just mayhem. It was not immediately clear what caused the bus to smash through the lowered barrier at a crossing in suburban Ottawa. The front of the double-decker bus was ripped away by the impact, and the trains locomotive and one passenger car derailed, though there were no reports of major injuries to train passengers or crew. Officials in Ottawa said 10 of the injured were in critical condition as the crash brought trains on the national Via Rails OttawaToronto route to a standstill. It was Canadas second major rail accident in less than three months. A runaway oil train derailed and exploded in a Quebec town on July 6, killing 47 people in the countrys worst rail disaster in more than a century. In the U.S., buses are required to stop before proceeding through a railroad crossing, even if crossing gates are up and there is no signal indicating a train is coming.

Hospitals shift to private ownership

NEW ORLEANS (AP) The leader of the LSU health care system, Frank Opelka, says the privatization of university-run hospitals and clinics has been smoother than he could have imagined, but the system still has kinks to work out. Opelka, LSU vice president for health affairs and medical education redesign, says the private hospital operators that have taken over services at LSU hospitals across south Louisiana still need to shift the patient billing, appointment and medical records information to their own software.

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demo on them during the workshop. These recipes will help fuel their yoga workouts or active lifestyles in general. Another segment featured was barre exercise class, which incorporated a bar like that used in ballet into traditional yoga. Senior biology major Julianne Tippen said trying a barre class was her main reason for going to the festival. It was fun, but really hard, she said. It was similar to ballet classes I have taken before. Its a lot of movement like plie and squats and little movements that you do in ballet classes. The teacher of the barre class, Maurie Loftlin, is opening her own barre studio in Monroe where Tippen said she plans to continue taking classes. Mark Meeks, an accountant from Shreveport, said he found out about the festival through his daughter, Emma, who is a student at Louisiana Tech and Louisiana Yoga and Paddle. It was good to see something new, he said, I knew there would be several things I had never done. Meeks said he was excited to try the aerial yoga

class, which involves doing basic yoga moves while airborne. After first watching the demonstration I wasnt sure about it, but once I got up it was very effortless, he said. That was the highlight of the day for me. The facility is beautiful and unique, Meeks said of Louisiana Yoga and Paddle. The way theyve taken the farm and turned it into what it is, thats very forward and out of the box thinking, he said. Theyve taken the old horse barn and turned it into a yoga studio, and set up paddle boarding in the back. Ill definitely be going back with Emma. One vendor, Bonnie Ferguson, a 2012 Tech alumna and owner of Pastry Moon located in downtown Ruston, said she was thrilled to showcase her products. Ferguson said she has been making natural soaps for five years now and they were a hit at the festival. It was good to be around a group of people with the same mentality, she said. They all had an appreciation for art and nature and thats really what its all about.

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Previously held on a Saturday, Time Out For Tech was held on a Thursday to give visiting students a chance to see the campus alive. Visiting students were shown oncampus living and attended meetings where they learned about financial aid. Potential students gathered near a stage erected next to the Lady of the Mist for the Big Tech Welcome. On this stage, Andy Cline, director of orientation, introduced Techs new president, Les Guice, and the Band of Pride. We are going to show you that Tech is the school for you, Cline said to the crowd of students and parents who came to tour the campus. Guice welcomed the prospective students and told them Tech was already their new home. You are all already Bulldogs, he said.

After a performance from the Band of Pride, where Jim Robken taught the crowd how to display their own pride via Tech cheers, students broke off into groups to visit departments they were interested in. During this time, they were given a chance to meet faculty and students and gain firsthand knowledge about the departments. Harrison Fredricks, from Slidell, came to Time Out For Tech to visit the the school of performing arts. I want to pursue music and so far I like the campus, Harrison said. His mother, Maggie Fredricks, said so far the college had her seal of approval. Tyeesha Smith, from Bossier City, said she is definitely coming to Tech to study interior design. I like the way campus is laid out, she said. It feels just right.
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