The 2015 Dolphin guide to Mardi Gras Happy Valentines Day!

The Dolphin
FEBRUARY 11, 2015
Louisiana higher
education braces
for large budget cuts
Celebrating 93 Years of Education at Delgado Community College
The 2015 Dolphin guide to
Mardi Gras
Round, metallic and plastic, they appear at first as
smashed shards in the middle of Frenchmen. Undetectable
to the eye they began their assault in secret. Then, February
comes. They spread: swinging from tree branches and power
lines where they catch the light of passing cars and glint in
response. They wait, until the final week when they crowd
streetcar cables like strands of fallen stars, and finally,
defeated, are stuffed into plastic shopping bags to be left in
huge knots until next year’s Mardi Gras. Ah, the circle of life.
Could any other city appreciate the gaudy beauties that are
Mardi Gras beads quite like we do? We think not.
It’s hard to believe it but carnival season is under way!
So go ahead, dust off your sequin pants and stuff your face
with king cake until your mouth is stained purple. While you’re
at it check out this Mardi Gras guide from the Dolphin staff to
you. Who loves ya? We do! That’s why we’ve included the
2015 New Orleans parade schedule, a guide to finding the
most delicious king cakes in the city, a list of the best excuses
to get out of work (you can’t see it but we’re winking) and a
D.I.Y costume guide. Enjoy your break from class and stay
safe. We’ll see you out there.
Higher Education
Budget cuts,
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NEWS
Mardi Gras Guide, Page 6
Volume 46, Number 7
Northshore’s Fight
Against Fracking
By Meghan Henoumont
By Kamel Benyahia
The Revenue Estimating Conference recently told Gov.
Bobby Jindal’s administration to
reduce the budget even further, in
addition to the predicted $300 to
$400 million dollar cuts expected
later this year. The additional cuts
could amount to $50 to $100
million dollars more in budget cuts
for Louisiana higher education.
The coming $300 million dollar cut
to the Louisiana college system is
equal to the entire operating
budget of Louisiana community
colleges, according to a recent
article written by Julia O’Donoghue
of The Times-Picayune.
Delgado has already
streamlined degree programs and
absorbed others into the general
education category. Further cuts to
the budget could and probably will
impact more programs and jobs at
Delgado. During the Chat with the
Chancellor meeting towards the
end of the Fall 2014 semester,
Chancellor Joan Davis stated
that the state has money for new
construction projects, but not for
teachers in the new classrooms.
Chancellor Davis also stated that
the college would be looking into
alternative sources of revenue to
mitigate the impact of the budget
cuts.
The oil industry has a lot to
do with the impending budget cuts.
Falling oil prices can be
attributed to increased production
by OPEC leading to overproduction of oil worldwide, declining
demand from a weak global
economy, and an expanding
alternative energy market.
By Alex Davis
A proposed fracking operation
on the Northshore has residents and
environmental advocates concerned.
According to reports from the
Louisiana Department of Natural
Resources (DNR), Helis Oil and Gas
Company LLC was approved by the
state government in August 2014 to
establish a drilling facility, and later
applied for a fracking permit in
November. The report said that Helis’
plan would consist of a drilling
facility and pipeline that would
function in Tangipahoa, Washington,
and St. Tammany Parishes. The
company, which is a New Orleans
based business established in 1934,
stated on their website that their
members have performed 60 similar
drilling operations and currently
maintain 100 oil wells in Louisiana.
However, not everyone is on
board with the drilling plan. Lisa
Jordan, Deputy Director of the
Tulane Law Environmental Clinic, is
an attorney who specializes in
wetland and environmental issues. In
a November 2014 written statement to
the DNR, Jordan argued that the DNR
did not take into account the potential
environmental impact of the fracking,
including ignoring potential alternate
drilling sites and Helis’ planned safety
measures. The Concerned Citizens
of St. Tammany (CCST), the group of
parish residents Jordan represented,
said that ignoring these precautions
should result in Helis losing their
permits.
The Times-Picayune reported
that on Feb. 5, 2015, the St. Tammany
Parish Council voted unanimously
to increase its budget by $50,000 to
help cover court costs in their ongoing
lawsuit.
You’re beautiful on the inside
like...your brain and stuff.
ART & ENTERTAINMENT
Happy Valentines Day!
Black History! Did you
know? Page 3
-The Dolphin Staff
courtesty of Adventure Time
Mardi Gras VS.
Carnaval, Page 7
SOCIAL
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CAMPUS Higher Education
Budget cuts,
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Taxes generated from oil
revenue account for roughly 13
percent of Louisiana’s general
fund and the recent trends have
negatively impacted the budget
by $1.4 billion.
Tax credits have also
had an impact on the state. Film
tax credits and other business
credits are getting larger every
year costing Louisiana
taxpayers more and more.
This is money that otherwise
could be spent on healthcare
and education. The amount of
money we give to Hollywood
studios, close to $250 million in
2012, according to Louisiana
Budget Project for bringing their
business to Louisiana, is
rivaling the entire operating
budget of Louisiana’s technical
and community college system.
If the current trend of Hollywood
studios keeps going,
taxpayers will be subsidizing Hollywood studio’s coffers
instead of colleges and other
necessary services. Bobby
Jindal has been steadfast in
his support of these tax credits,
despite pressure from
conservatives in the state to roll
back some of these
expenditures.
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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2015
I N T E R NAT I ONA L
Two free years of college for all…well, not for Louisiana
By Meghan Henoumont
At the State of the Union Address on Jan. 20, President
Obama outlined his proposal to make
two-years of community college as, “…free and
universal in America as high school.” That would mean
that any student enrolled at least part-time, while
maintaining a minimum 2.5 GPA and making progress
towards a degree would be eligible. Who doesn’t that
sound great to? Why Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal of
course. In an article from Jan.22 the New Orleans
Advocate reported that Jindal responded to the
president’s proposal by saying:
“… (Obama) created a new entitlement
program at a time when our current entitlement
programs are going bankrupt…So of course, now he
is planning to offer two years of taxpayer-paid college.
Why stop there? Why not have the government buy a
car and a house for everyone? “
According to the president’s proposal, the
federal government would cover 75 percent of the cost
while each state would pay the reminder of the bill: 25
percent. Many states are showing their support for the
education of all regardless of socioeconomic status,
but as of 2014 Louisiana has already cut an estimated
$459 million to higher education. The hardest hit have
been Louisiana’s low-income students and public
universities.
A recent report by the Center for American
Progress listed Louisiana as among the states with
the highest cuts to higher education. This report also
shows which states had the highest increase in tuition,
and Louisiana was near the top. Nola.com reported last
year that, “…Tuition costs at state colleges and
universities in Louisiana rose by 6.2 percent.”
Jindal stated in the Advocate’s article that his
administration took a negative stance to the president’s
proposal because, “We believe states are better
positioned than the federal government to handle
initiatives like these.” Clearly not, according to Jindal’s
administration this year’s dropping oil prices will mean
more cuts to the state’s higher education. The cuts will
begin at the start of the new fiscal year, July 1, and are
estimated between $200 and $300 million. The exact
amount is not due to lawmakers until Feb. 27.
Sometimes numbers speak louder than words.
The Origins of Black History Month
By Tiffny Harris
Black History Month is set aside to honor, teach
and celebrate the accomplishments and achievements
of black women and men throughout history. Black
History Month was always originally celebrated in
February as a weeklong event. In 1926 Carter G.
Woodson came up with the idea of “Negro History
Week” which was held the
second week of February. This week was chosen
because it was the birthday week for two important
men in black history, President Abraham Lincoln (who
freed the slaves) and Frederick Douglass (a social
reformer and writer). Negro History Week turned into
Black History Month in 1976 and is now a month-long
celebration around the country.
Black History! Did You Know? Dolphin Pride Welcome Day RECAP
By Shannon Daniels
The inventions created by African Americans over the
years play a big role in today’s society. Did you know many of
the innovations we use in everyday life are created by black
people? These inventions aren’t just important for black history
but for American history as well.
The potato chip was created
by George Crum in 1853.
Garrett Morgan was the first to patent and
produce the traffic light in the U.S.
In 1891 Philip Downing
created the predecessor of
what we know today as a
mailbox.
Benjamin Banneker invented America’s
first functional clock in 1753.
Dr. Henry T. Sampson invented the
gamma-electric cell which gave us cell
phone technology today. On July 6th,
1971 the cell was patented and the cell
phone came about.
In 1878, the door knob was invented by
Osbourn Dorsey.
By La’Donna Bryer
Hi Dolphins! Hope
you enjoyed Spring
Welcome Day, which was
hosted by the SGA student
government association on
Jan. 28 in the Student life
center. This event
consisted of many vendors
that students can find right
on Delgado’s City Park
campus … Single stop,
Student Support Services
Photo by Teamarious Williams
“Trio”, Dolphin Radio, The
Wise Women Center,
Disability and Career Services and many more. This event was held to get
students informed on what Delgado
has to offer and to find out what
students think Delgado needs to
improve on. Based on a questionnaire survey, most students said that
Delgado needs to improve on having
better food choices, parking accommodations, and Financial Aid processing.
The students received awesome swag
items like photo booth pictures, high
lighter pens, water bottles, notebooks,
Photo by Teamarious Williams
folders, and Scantron test forms.
For more information, photos and more on this article look for us online at:
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Delgado Architectural/Design Construction Technology students placed
second against 52 other National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)
student chapter projects, submitted from senior institutions across the United
States. Professor Victor Mirzai is faculty adviser for Delgado’s NAHB
chapter.
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Dolphins, you have now swum past the point of safety into
a region deep within the recesses of the Delgado universe:
you have entered the creative depths!
The Creative Depths will take over this page as a NEW
section in the Delgado Dolphin newspaper.
The Dolphin is now accepting submissions for the
Creative Depths from students and faculty of original:
visual art, photography, writing, graphic design,
comics and any other creative endeavor that lurks
within your brain, waiting to be released.
Photo provided by Victor Mirzai
Spring 2015 Graduation
Email Submissions to: [email protected]
In the subject line type: Creative Depths submission
In the body type: Your name, email address, phone number
and a few sentences about your work and yourself.
*All documents and images should be attached to the email*
Please be advised that the deadline to
apply for Spring 2015 Graduation is
Friday, February 27, 2015
@ 4:30 p.m.
Students must submit their Graduation
Applications to the Office of Registrar
located at their respective campus or
site.
Cafe
Navarre
Lunch Menu
FRESH SALADS
Sesame Chicken Salad
Scoop of chicken salad on Romaine with bacon,
toasted almonds & Asian sesame ginger 8.95
Spinach Salad
with bacon, dried cranberries, red onion, boiled
egg & ranch dressing 6.95
California Cobb
Grilled chicken, bacon, avocado, boiled egg,
tomato &
heddar on romaine with honey Dijon 8.95
Mediterranean Greek
diced tomato, black olive & feta cheese on spinach served with feta vinaigrette 6.95
Caesar Salad
Romaine lettuce with creamy Caesar dressing,
garlic
croutons & Parmesan cheese 5.95
Add: grilled chicken 2.00 grilled shrimp 3.00
avocado 1.50
LUNCH COMBINATIONS
Combine any two items from the following list:
6.95
*Cup of soup of the day *Small Caesar, Greek or
Spinach salad
*1/2 sandwich on wheatberry (chicken salad,
turkey or ham)
SANDWICHES
(w/chips)
Triple Decker Club
turkey, ham & bacon dressed 8.50
Chicken Salad 6.50
Cold or Grilled Ham 6.25
Cold or Grilled Turkey 6.50
FOR KIDS 12 & under
(w/chips or fries)
Grilled cheese 4.95
Grilled cheese w/ham 5.95
PANINI SANDWICHES
(w/chips)
Spinach Artichoke
Sautéed spinach, artichoke,
feta, tomato & melted
mozzarella 7.50
add turkey or ham 2.00
Dijon Pork
Roasted pork, Swiss & Dijon mustard 7.50
Turkey & Avocado
Roasted turkey, avocado, tomato & Swiss 7.50
Turkey & Bacon
Roasted turkey, bacon, tomato & American 7.50
Club
Roasted turkey, avocado, bacon, Swiss & honey
Dijon 8.50
POBOYS
Roast Beef
Debris style roast beef poboy, slow cooked &
served
with gravy 7.95
Cuban
Pressed poboy with roasted pork, ham, melted
Swiss,
mayo, yellow mustard & sliced pickles 7.75
Fuletta
Pressed poboy with ham, salami, melted Swiss
cheese
Turkey and Bacon Panini with chips or fries
& chopped olive salad 7.75
Fried Shrimp 8.95
add roast gravy .75
Dirty Bird
Grilled turkey, debris roast beef & Swiss 7.95
Cold or Grilled Ham 6.25
Cold or Grilled Turkey 6.50
Hot Sausage Patties 6.95
BURGERS
½lb.of seasoned ground beef with diced onions
Hamburger 6.00 Poboy 7.00
Cheeseburger 6.50
Poboy 7.50
Bacon Cheddar Burger 7.50 Poboy 8.50
Avocado Swiss Burger 7.00 Poboy 8.00
Dirty Burger
topped with debris roast & cheddar 7.50
Poboy 8.50
Jalapeno Burger
topped w/ mozzarella & jalapenos 7.00
Poboy 8.00
Open 7 days a week:
Bacon Chedder Burger cooked to order with chips or
fries and fully dressed with request
Monday: 7am-3pm
Tuesday-Sunday: 7am-9pm
Dinner:
3pm-9pm
Brunch:
Sat & Sun: 7am-3pm
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GAMES -
AT H L ET E S -
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2015
C A M P U S & C OM M U N I T Y
Men’s Basketball - Playing like a team
By Chris Brown
Delgado Men’s
Basketball Schedule
2/11/2015
Delgado Vs.
Baton Rouge Community College
@ Baton Rouge, LA – 2:00
2/18/2015
Delgado Vs.
Southern University
@ Shreveport, LA – 7:00
2/21/2015
Delgado Vs.
Baton Rouge Community College
BRCC won the toss-up for first possession. Photo by Chris Brown
The Delgado Men’s Basketball team took
on in-state powerhouse Baton Rouge
Community College (BRCC) at home Jan. 31.
Watching both teams warm up, it was clear who
was at an advantage, and it was BRCC. Delgado
from the jump had a clear size disadvantage and a
smaller bench. Even though the Dolphins were underdogs, they made it a point throughout the game
to play as a team looking much more cohesive than
their opponents. The BRCC Bears made it a point
to pound the ball inside and push the tempo, taking
advantage of their deeper bench.
Delgado’s guards handled the fast tempo
with ease, but defending and rebounding in the
paint proved to be their biggest obstacle. Another
issue the Dolphins would have to overcome would
be poor shooting. In just the first half, the Dolphins
shot 32 percent from the field and went 3 for 16
from the 3-point arc. Despite these drawbacks, the
Dolphins found themselves only down by 10 at half
time.
The Dolphins started the second half with a
lot more urgency, and a greater focus on defense.
The Dolphin’s full court press rattled the BRCC
guards, and a 2-3 zone proved to be
effective in controlling the paint. It looked like there
could be light at the end of the tunnel when the
Dolphins cut BRCC’s lead from 10 to 6. That same
urgency that led to success also led to fatigue. To
put it simply, the Dolphins just ran out of gas while
@ Michael Williamson Center/
New Orleans, LA – 4:00
2/25/2015
Delgado Vs.
William Carey JV
@ Michael Williamson Center/
New Orleans, LA – 6:00
BRCC relied on a steady rotation of players to
increase their lead for the win, 86-64.
The next home games will be against
BRCC on Saturday Feb. 21 at 4 p.m. and against
William Carey Junior Varsity on Wednesday Feb.
25 at 6 p.m.
Game admission is free.
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Here it is: The 2015 Mardi Gras Parade Schedule (Subject to Change)
Thu., Feb. 12, 2015
Wed., Feb. 11, 2015
Can’t find the perfect outfit? Are you unsure of
what to wear for Valentine’s Day? Here is a list of shops
that both men and women can check out to have eyes
turning for Valentine’s Day! Whether you’re trying to look
upscale classy or urban chic, the shops listed below can
guarantee you a sublime look on a reasonable budget.
Chaos 6:30 p.m. Uptown
Muses 6:30 p.m. Uptown
Fri., Feb. 13, 2015
Sat., Feb. 14, 2015
Hermes 6:00 p.m. Uptown
Le Krewe D’etat 6:30 p.m. Uptown
Selene 6:30 p.m. Slidell
Thoth Noon Uptown
Bacchus 5:15 p.m. Uptown
Iris 11:00 a.m. Uptown
Isis Sun., Feb. 15, 2015
Mid-City 11:45 p.m. Uptown
NOMTOC 10:45 a.m. Westbank
Provides Urban Chic trends, business casual,
preppy, and bohemian looks. Get deals that are steals
on:
Classic skinny legs jeans or denim blazers, Maxi dresses/Party cocktail dresses, Tights and ties, and Hats.
6:30 p.m. Metairie
Mon., Feb. 16, 2015
Macy’s and JCPenny
Proteus 5:15 p.m. Uptown
Provides trends that are upscale, urban chic, and
edgy. The best deals for Macy’s:
Button-down shirts, Ties, Blazers, Accessories, Dresses,
and Heels/Dress shoes.
Last, but not least - note the best colors to wear for
V-Day:
Red, Pink, Gold, White, Black
Orpheus 6:00 p.m. Uptown
Napoleon 5:30 p.m. Metairie
Provides trends that are upscale business attire,
as well as casual or trendy looks for a night out. At this
shop you can find the best deals on:
Jeans, Graphic tees, Blazers/Jackets, Screen T-shirts,
Heels, Boots and accessories.
Forever 21
Endymion 4:15 p.m. Mid-City
Centurions 7:00 p.m. Metairie
Okeanos 11:00 a.m. Uptown
H&M
Tucks Noon Uptown
Morpheus 7:00 p.m. Uptown
What to wear?
By LaDonna Bryer and Jamila Cherif
Knights of Babylon 5:30 p.m. Uptown
Druids 6:30 p.m. Uptown
Nyx 7:00 p.m. Uptown
FILM
Tue., Feb. 17, 2015
Zulu 8:00 a.m. Uptown
Rex 10:00 a.m. Uptown
Elks Orleanians (Truck Parade)
Follows Rex Uptown
Cresent City (Truck Parade)
Follows Elks Orleanais Uptown
Grela 10:00 a.m. Gretna
Argus 10:00 a.m. Metairie
Krewe of Jefferson (Truck Parade)
Follows Argus Metairie
Elks Jeffersonians (Truck Parade)
Follows Krewe of Jefferson Metairie
Lyra 10:00 a.m. Covington
Photo(s) by Ronald Thomas and La’Donna Bryer
Your Guide to The 87th Academy Awards
This year’s Oscar race is shaping up to be one of the most
exciting in recent memory. There was a plethora of quality films released in
2014 and here are the major categories and nominees for the live Oscar
telecast on Sunday Feb. 22.
Best Picture:
American Sniper, Birdman, Boyhood,
The Grand Budapest Hotel, The Imitation
Game, Selma, The Theory of Everything,
Whiplash.
Editor’s pick: Even though Alejandro
Inarritu’s terrific “Birdman” has been
gaining steam as of late, Richard
Linklater’s 12-year epic in the making
“Boyhood” will walk away with the top prize
on Oscar night.
Best Actor:
Steve Carell (Foxcatcher), Bradley Cooper (American Sniper), Benedict
Cumberbatch (The Imitation Game), Michael Keaton (Birdman), Eddie
Redmayne (The Theory of Everything)
Editor’s pick: While all performances were fantastic and rightfully
nominated, Michael Keaton will win his first Oscar for Best Actor.
Best Actress:
Marion Cotillard (Two Days, One Night), Felicity Jones (The Theory of
Everything), Julianne Moore (Still Alice), Rosamund Pike (Gone Girl), Reese
Witherspoon (Wild)
Editor’s pick: The fifth nomination for Julianne Moore will be the charm as she
will take home the statue for her portrayal of a woman battling Alzheimer’s.
By Jeff Boudreaux
Best Director:
Wes Anderson (The Grand Budapest Hotel), Alejandro
Gonzalez Inarritu (Birdman), Richard Linklater (Boyhood),
Bennett Miller (Foxcatcher), Morten Tyldum (The Imitation
Game)
Editor’s pick: Linklater will win for his labor of
love “Boyhood.”
Best Supporting Actor:
Robert Duvall (The Judge), Ethan Hawke
(Boyhood), Edward Norton (Birdman), Mark
Ruffalo (Foxcatcher), J.K. Simmons
(Whiplash)
Editor’s pick: Simmons has this in the bag for
his dynamite portrayal of a psychotic music teacher in
“Whiplash.”
Best Supporting Actress:
Patricia Arquette (Boyhood), Laura Dern (Wild), Keira
Knightley (The Imitation Game), Emma Stone (Birdman),
Meryl Streep (Into the Woods)
Editor’s pick: The consensus says that Arquette will win for “Boyhood” and so
do I.
There will be many other categories to watch for that night, and
special features such as the yearly In Memoriam and I for one will be pulling for
“Everything is Awesome” from The Lego Movie to win Best Original Song. Just
remember, MOVIES are awesome and I hope
everyone enjoys the show!
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The Best of Enemies
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2015
Tips for a Safe Mardi Gras
Compiled from staff reports
Tyler Brantmeyer as C.P. Ellis, Tiona Thompson as Ann
Atwater, “The Best of Enemies,” opening Tuesday March
3 at 8 p.m. in Delgado Drama Hall. Photo by Tom Dawson
Delgado announces their latest production, “The
Best of Enemies,” by Mark St. Germain based on the
biography, “The Best of Enemies: Race and Redemption in
the New South,” by Osha Gray Davidson.
“Enemies” opens Tuesday, March 3, 2014 at the
Delgado Drama Hall, 615 City Park Ave (3rd Floor). The
production will run one week only: Tuesday, March 3
through Sunday, March 8. Curtain times for TuesdaySaturday performances are at 8pm and the Sunday
matinee, March 8 is at 3pm (closing performance).
Tickets are $10 general admission, $8 DCC
students, faculty, and staff. For reservations and/or
additional information, call 504-671-6360.
Synopsis:
During the early 1970s, as the country continued to
struggle with the explosive issue of racial equality, Durham,
N.C. civil rights activist, Ann Atwater, squared off with
local KKK Exalted Cyclops, C.P Ellis, on the issue of public
school integration. Their encounters were charged with
venom, hatred and suspicion. In a miraculous and moving
set of transformations, however, both of them came to see
how the other had been exploited by the South’s rigid power
structure, and they soon forged a most unlikely lifelong
friendship that flourished against the backdrop of
unrelenting bigotry.
The production staff includes: scene and lighting
design by Tom Dawson, costume design by Kerry Fitts, and
multimedia and sound design by Danny Nicholas.
“The Best of Enemies” is written by Mark St.
Germain and directed by Michael Aaron Santos. The play
will be performed by students from Delgado’s Theatre
Program.
By Jamila Cherif
If you plan on enjoying this Carnival
season, you’ll want to take into consideration
these safety tips. It’s only natural to want to have
fun, but keep in mind how large of a celebration
Mardi Gras really is. The Crescent City will be
packed with thousands more people than usual,
all of which are there to have fun as well. Just
remember, be aware of your surroundings even
if you’re from here. Keep an eye on friends who
are drinking. If you arrive together, you should
leave together.
For the next tip, one of the best ways to
steer clear of danger is to avoid getting overly
drunk. Yes, consumption of alcohol on public
property is allowed as long as it’s in a can,
plastic bottle, or a plastic cup. Remember, you
can’t drink from any glass containers while on
public property. And absolutely don’t drink and
drive!
While the parade is in progress, don’t
chase floats for trinkets. Besides the risk of
getting run over by a float, the police may get
involved and arrest you. And if you get
arrested during Mardi Gras, expect to be in a
holding cell until Ash Wednesday. These guys
are overworked during Mardi Gras season, so
stay on their good side.
If you plan on bringing your family,
expect parades to be packed and children to tire
from all of the walking. Many parents put
children on their shoulders, making it easy for
them to catch throws, and you won’t run the risk
of losing them in the madness. Another
practical option for parents that will guarantee
a good view for their children is a ladder seat.
Word to the wise, according to
mardigrasneworleans.com, ‘‘It has to be at least
six feet from the curb in the event that the ladder
is knocked over.’’
Last but not least, theft is a very real
threat during Mardi Gras, so dress simple and
leave the rocks at home. Come without anything
that screams, “Hey mister, rob me!” So, avoid
carrying a purse, devices like electronic tablets
and don’t walk around with your smartphone
out texting. And if you are going to the French
Quarter, especially at night, be prepared to deal
with crowds. Hide your wallet and be vigilant
about being alert! Have a great Mardi Gras and
Laissez Les Bons Temps Rouler!
King Cake
By Tiffny Harris
Here in New Orleans when we really love
something we find a way to eat it. It’s Mardi Gras time
and the baking and devouring of King Cakes is a tradition here in New Orleans. Beginning on King’s Day
and running until Fat Tuesday, more than 500,000
king cakes are sold in New Orleans and another
50,000 are shipped out-of-state. Here are our staff
picks for the best king cakes in the city. So take a bite,
watch out for the baby and let the good times roll.
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•
•
Manny Randazzo King Cakes
Louise’s Sugar & Spice
3515 North Hullen St. Metairie, LA 70002
504-456-1476
• small: $15.50
• medium: $17.50
• large: $23.50
• super: $28.50
Haydel’s Bakery
medium unfilled: $13.50
medium filled: $17.50
large traditional: $25.20
Gambino’s Bakery
2308 Piedmont Street Kenner, LA 70065
504-885-7500
• traditional: $12.90
• traditional filled: $18.90
• traditional with 2 fillings: $24.90
North Shore Square Mall Slidell, LA 70460
985-649-9023
• king cake cupcakes: $2.50
Sucre
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Mardi Gras Vs. Carnaval: A Brazilian’s perspective
the similarities and differences of both
celebrations. For starters, I always
like to acknowledge how different New
Orleans is from any other American
city. The people in New Orleans have
the same spirit and warmth that you
feel in Brazil, especially during the
celebration of Mardi Gras. In both
places the feeling of union is the
same, as if all people share the same
goal: To have a good time.
You don’t need to contain
your true-self when you go to Mardi
Gras or Carnaval. Both experiences
invite you to let yourself go, dance in
front of everyone, wear costumes, talk
to strangers, and experience life in a
Another float from Protegidos da Princesa in 2014.
whole new way. Just like in every city
Photo by Renata Larroyd
in Brazil, celebrations in New Orleans
When you think about Brazil, what comes to are full of color, cultural symbols, historical
mind? My guess is that you have either heard about references, and good music.
However, as a Brazilian I’ve noticed some
soccer or as the rest of the world knows it; football,
and of course the hypnotic Samba, the most popular things that are completely different. In Brazil we
have two different types of Carnaval celebrations.
and distinctive music in Brazil. Here in New
There is the street Carnaval and the parades, which
Orleans, where Mardi Gras is a major celebration
usually happen in big cities such as São Paulo and
it’s not uncommon for people to ask me, “Oh, in
Rio de Janeiro. The parades are extremely
Brazil they have a bigger version of Mardi Gras,
beautiful, but can get very pricey – you have to pay
right”? Correct, but not exactly.
to see them in person, so most people watch it on
Brazil is known worldwide for its
TV. Much like “krewes” in New Orleans, each group
Carnaval. Just like Mardi Gras, Carnaval is held 47
comes from a different community. However in
days before Easter, with celebrations that happen
everywhere. However, in Brazil the festivities cannot Brazil, not just anyone can join a group. Each group
comes from a different Favela, the most
be contained to just one week. There’s a good
reason Brazilians are known for being party animals: impoverished part of society in Brazil. These
the celebration goes till the Carnaval parties all over communities work hard throughout the entire year to
put on Carnaval for the public.
Brazil finally come to halt, usually when everyone is
The two groups each belong to a special
too tired to dance anymore.
league. These leagues allow them to perform and
As a Brazilian who has lived in New
raise money for their costumes and floats, and the
Orleans for over two years, I cannot help but notice
By Isadora Linheira Carlos
jobs promoted by Carnaval bring hope to many
families for a better future. Many families participate
in Carnaval in order to financially support their
children. Gratitude for the Carnaval- produced
income is repaid by dancing, singing and giving
tourists a unique lifetime experience.
To give people a visual of what Brazilian
parades look like: Imagine Mardi Gras floats, but
a thousand times bigger and prettier. The street
Carnaval happens everywhere. It’s all about music,
dancing, crazy costumes and believe it or not kissing! Many people in Brazil will kiss random
strangers during the Carnaval, all in the name of
having a good time.
But don’t get it twisted;
it only happens if both
sides agree to a quick
smooch. In the street
Carnaval people take
to the streets and party
for days, like Bourbon
Street - but without the
beads and “show your
boobs” part.
One thing is
for sure: if you are from
New Orleans and want
to visit Brazil for
Carnaval you will feel
right at home. Once you
leave, you might feel
a deep, nostalgic and
melancholic need to
The Queen of the
come back, a state of
Protegidos
da Princesa’s
mind called “Saudade”
band.
Photo
by
Renata Larroyd
in Portuguese.
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MOV I E S “McFarland USA”
By Jeff Boudreaux
Once in a while
a film comes
along that
makes you feel
fully
satisfied with
the events that
have just
transpired
on-screen.
Disney’s
“McFarland
USA” is
certainly one of
those films. It is
a tremendously
inspiring fairy
tale concerning
the American
dream that just
happens to be true. Yet, the protagonists in this
story aren’t your average, little-team-that-could
but rather a group of hard-working young Mexican
Americans that can run extremely fast.
Kevin Costner stars as Jim White, former
football coach who was fired from his previous
school after tossing a pair of cleats in the
direction of an unruly student. (Editor’s note: I
suppose J.K. Simmons can get away with
flinging cymbals at the Shaffer Music Conservatory
as evidenced in “Whiplash,” but for Costner in a
Disney film, not so much!) Soon, his wife Cheryl
(Maria Bello) and their two daughters, Julie and
Jamie, find themselves in the California town of
McFarland where 98 percent of the locals are
Latinos and the high school reflects that. The
overqualified White has been hired by the school
to teach life sciences and to assist with the football
program.
The initial experiences of White’s family in
their newfound abode aren’t the most welcoming.
There’s a gigantic mural of the Virgin Mary plastered
right in the middle of their living room. There are
dirty looks from their elderly neighbor through the
window, for no apparent reason. They even have to
“Black or White”
By Jeff Boudreaux
Kevin Costner
makes his
second
appearance in
this issue of The
Dolphin with
Mike Binder’s
“Black or White,”
a story of race,
love and personal demons.
This was the
film that opened
the 2014 New
Orleans Film
Festival and it
was filmed here
as well. Familiar
local actors such
as Spud McConnell and David
Jensen pop up here in interiors and city streets
doubling for the “other” LA, Los Angeles.
Our story opens with well-to-do attorney
Elliot Anderson (Costner) mourning the death of
his wife Carol (Jennifer Ehle), who was just killed in
a car accident. It’s not quite evident if Elliot had a
drinking problem before his wife’s passing, but he
sure does now. He figures it is one of his only ways
to cope with his loss as well as a tool for dealing
with his newfound sole guardianship of his
granddaughter. The girl, Eloise (newcomer Jillian
Estell), is the offspring of a mixed relationship be-
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ignore cat calls directed at the females as they are
leaving a Mexican restaurant during their first night
in town. Luckily the leader of the gang-bangers,
Javi, (played by Rigo Sanchez, Mexico’s answer to
Luke Evans) puts an end to such nonsense and
allows the nice clean family to leave in peace.
After a disagreement of sorts with the coach
he was hired under, a downtrodden White is
relegated to teaching physical education where one
of the most obvious things to do is have the kids run
laps. While noticing how fast some of the boys circle
the track, Coach White gets the idea to organize a
team from these seven Latinos to compete in
cross-country racing with the 1987 open-invitational
looming forward. Some of the boys are hesitant at
first, especially Thomas Valles (Carlos Pratts) who
Jim notices running through the fields every
afternoon on his way from school. Thomas is an
unhappy teen who is forced to defend his pregnant
sister from insults and the ire of an abusive father.
Then there are the three Diaz brothers who have
to work in the fields during their free time to help
support their families. After Coach White decides to
toil with them in their miniscule wage harvest and
makes a vested interest in Thomas’ home life, he
earns the respect of the families and is allowed to
keep his team intact.
The boys are poor, so none of them
possess decent running shoes. Naturally, White
purchases shoes and uniforms for his runners and
enters them into their first race. While an honorable
effort for the team from McFarland High, it was more
than the group could handle due to the unfamiliar
terrain of hills. Taking credit for the loss, Jim starts
training the boys on makeshift almond hills and from
then on will there be anything standing between
this team from the little town of McFarland and the
California state championship?
Even though I had mentioned an initial
clash of cultures between the White family and the
residents of McFarland, the town ultimately
welcomes them with open arms. That elderly next
door neighbor who peeps through windows
apparently just wanted to give Coach White a
chicken as a gift. There’s a key scene earlier in the
picture where in the midst of the trials and
tribulations of the McFarland high school track
team, Coach White forgets to buy his daughter
Jamie (Morgan Saylor) a birthday cake. He is later
taught the significance of a daughter’s fifteenth
birthday, or “Quinceañera” as the locals would say.
No worries, as Jim with the help of his Latino friends
throw Jamie the biggest, belated Quinceañera to hit
McFarland since the one where Thomas’ pregnant
sister was still innocent! Remember that group of
gang-bangers led by Javi? Well, they’re really just a
“car club” who winds up parading Jamie through the
streets during her
birthday celebration.
Most importantly, the boys who previously
referred to Jim as either White or Blanco grow to
love and respect him and bestow upon him the
earned title of Coach. It is because of Jim White’s
commitment to not only showcasing the athletic
prowess of these youngsters on the track, but
setting them on the right road to succeed in the
greatest game of all, life. In return for his efforts,
the families of the boys teach him the importance of
family, friends, and fiesta. It is later in the film when
Jim White must decide whether or not to accept a
job offer from rival school Palo Alto for what appears
to be a much larger sum of money and a better
neighborhood per se. Should he leave the kids that
he has inspired to greatness?
One of the greatest things about this film
is the dynamically human portrait of Jim White, as
played by screen legend Kevin Costner. We feel the
anguish of a man who must provide for his family
while teetering at the end of his proverbial rope. We
are also overcome with admiration at the philosophy
of the same man who believes that winning life’s
races are more important than that which takes
place on the ground. I really can’t remember the last
time an authoritative figure on-screen made such
a difference in the lives of a select group of young
people, but Jim White should be commended for
creating champions in every sense of the word.
“McFarland USA” was directed by one of
New Zealands’s most talented auteurs, Niki Caro.
Her credits include the critically-acclaimed 2002 film
“Whale Rider” and 2005’s “North Country” starring
Charlize Theron and Frances McDormand. While
“McFarland” is her first collaboration with Walt
Disney, judging from the real-life, yet still
family-friendly direction that the company heads into
with this release, I expect many more opportunities
for her.
tween Elliot’s deceased daughter (I know right) and
a troubled drug-user named Reggie (Andre
Holland). Since neither one of the immediate
parents are an option for taking care of Eloise, that
distinction fell upon Elliot and his wife.
Now alone, Elliot deals with the struggles of
raising a ten year old girl the best that he can. One
thing that is very clear is the love that he has for the
child. He treats her as if she was his own daughter,
and yes Eloise is all that actually remains of value in
Elliot’s world. Of course, Eloise has another family
that is tied to her by as much blood as that of the
Anderson’s. I am referring to the Jeffers family, led
by feisty matriarch Rowena (Oscar winner Octavia
Spencer). Grandmother Rowena, or “Wee-Wee” as
she likes to be called, has a loving household on the
other side of town – South Central L.A. to be exact.
Because the Jeffers are mostly shut out of Eloise’s
life, they file an injunction for sole custody of the girl
through Rowena’s attorney/brother Jeremiah
(Anthony Mackie). This creates some tension
between the two sides and the audience is left to
decide what is best for this young girl.
This movie has a lot going for it. There are some
genuinely sweet scenes between Elliot and Eloise
(try saying that ten times fast!) There’s also a fresh
amount of humor, especially when Elliot tries to fill
the void of Eloise’s dead grandmother by attempting to brush her frizzy hair, or trying to help her with
her common core math homework! It is then that
Elliot hires a tutor of African descent who provides
more comic relief by claiming he has written a paper
for every one of life’s problems or standing in as a
“bodyguard” during Elliot’s visit to Rowena’s
neighborhood.
With that being said, I also can’t help but
feeling that a great deal of this film has been
contrived or forced. I wish I had a dollar for every
time Rowena or her family says “give me some
love” to someone in the film. There is also a scene
where the returning Reggie, who claims he is clean
by the way, is shown smoking crack and having
that moment contrasted with Elliot’s drinking. I can
see the point that writer-director Binder is trying to
make, which is that all of us have our own vices or
demons to control. What I don’t agree with is the
equation of an illicit drug like crack cocaine with that
of whiskey, a legal yet sometimes abused substance. It’s just not the same thing, nor should it be
viewed that way. I don’t think any rational person
would want to see an innocent child subjected to
a crack-smoking father, period. “Black or White”
does however attempt to open up debate about
the effects of race upon mixed relationships and it
succeeds halfway. There is certainly a tremendous
amount of love on both sides of this racial fence.
Kevin Costner, just like in “McFarland USA”,
gives a solid performance as a man who is just
trying to hold onto the only thing he has left.
Academy Award winner Octavia Spencer provides
her own brand of comedy here and you can’t help
but be amused by her antics. Director Mike Binder
previously struck gold with the post-9/11 parable
“Reign over Me” from 2007, which starred Don
Cheadle and Adam Sandler in a rare dramatic turn.
That film was about the friendship between a black
and a white man and at no times did it seem
artificial. It was about trying to help your fellow man,
an act that could have fit perfectly into this film, but
was sorely missing.
Three out of four
stars
Two out of four
stars
EDITORIAL
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Editor in Chief
Jeff Boudreaux
Managing Editor
Meghan Henoument
Advertising Manager
Kamel Benyahia
Graphic Design & Layout
Alycia “Aly” Johnson
Public Relations & Publicity Coordinator
Julie Dedebant
Social Media Team
Jamila Cherif, Tiffny Harris, Isadora
Linheira, Samira Palmer
Arts & Entertainment Editor
Shannon Daniels
Sports Editor
Chris Brown
Staff Photographers
David S. Leonard, Teamarius Williams
Editorial Team
Jeff Boudreaux, Chris Brown, LaDonna
Bryer, Jamila Cherif, Shannon Daniels,
Julie Dedebant, Tracey Fidelman, Tiffny
Harris, Meghan Henoument, David
Leonard, Isadora Linheira, Samira
Palmer, Teamarius Williams
Faculty Advisor
Susan Hague
C OM E DY -
OB S E RVAT I ON
Life in Goa: Rushin’ off to Morjim
My wife asked,
“Have you seen
an Olive Ridley
turtle?”
And that was
how I discovered that there
was talk of
changing the
name of Panjim
to Panjimgrad.
I had
to visit Morjim
By Cedric Serpes
beach to see
the Ridley turtles
run like spiders in one mad dash to the ocean.
So I headed that way. My friend Pascal has a
shack just off the road facing the bay. That’s
where I went.
A heavily accented gruff Russian voice
asked me, “Chto vy budyetye pit?”? I turned
around and saw a midriff talking to me. I looked
up and saw the biggest Russian woman I have
ever seen.
There was a very rude tattoo on her
midriff that was up to no good – considering
where it was headed. “I do not speak Russian”
I said to her belly button. “Oh I am sorry, force
of…. how do you say…habit?” “What can I get
you?” she asked. Pascal turned up and waved
her away.
“What’s with the bodyguard?” I asked,
keeping my voice low and smiley. “It’s good for
business buddy. She used to be a state level
weight lifter. She keeps the place homely.”
The shack was packed tight now. A
heated discussion was taking place between
two very tight Russian dudes. They could have
been 7 feet tall - everything looks taller when you
are short. One was a platinum blonde and very
beefy. The other was lean with green eyes and
a nervous tick that jerked his head sideways. He
was shouting (and nervous ticking) “Tvoja golova
vsegda v otvete za to, kuda sjadet tvoi zad…”
Pascal did the honours. What he says is, “Your
head is always responsible for where your butt
sits.”
The side of beef lifted an index finger
and hissed (hissing is quite popular in Russia I
am told), “Sdelat’ zhenshinu schastlivoi - legko,
tolko ochen’ dorogo.” I turned to Pascal as we
drew our chairs up closer to the action. I think
what he said was,”It is easy to make a woman
happy, but it is very expensive”. Somehow this
did not make any sense. But hey, Russian dudes
can get very emotional when it comes to their
seats being taken by strangers.
Pascal looked across the room to the big
Russian lady with the lethal tattoo. She lumbered
across to the dudes, and got their attention by
asking, “Pochemu petuh poet vsju zhizn?” The
dudes looked puzzled, consulted with each other
and their anger forgotten, wandered off toward
the beach, deep in thought. “What did she say” I
asked Pascal. “Oh she asked them a riddle. And
they did not know the answer so they have gone
to discuss the matter.” What was the riddle?” I
asked, thoroughly intrigued. “Why does a rooster
sing all his life?” he replied with a deadpan face.
“And what is the answer?” I asked, now totally
drawn into the drama. He laughed and said
“Because he’s got a lot of wives and not a single
mother-in-law.”
I left for Baga that afternoon, none the
wiser about Ridley turtles. And the story about
the Russians changing Panjim to Panjimgrad?
Totally false. They have so many riddles to figure
out!
Cedric Serpés, unknown to many, has a Russian
wife, Meenaksky, who is originally from
Tamilnadu and speaks German sometimes with
a Mumbai accent. All very confusing.
Letter from the editors
We hope 2015 finds you well Dolphins.
February is packed this year; the entire month
is Black History Month. We have two holidays,
Mardi Gras and Valentine’s Day, and a slew
of social and political decisions that are being
made now that will greatly affect our futures.
Even though it’s only February so
much has already happened: The Keystone
Oil Pipeline XL bill has passed the Senate and
President Obama has proposed two years
of free college for everyone (We thought the
Dolphin staff, Spring 2015, from left to right: Tiffny
same thing, where was this idea when we
Harris, Shannon Daniels, Julie Dedebant, Jamila Cherif,
started?)
Meghan Henoument, LaDonna Bryer, Samira Palmer,
We needed some inspiration. Our
Chris Brown, Teamarius Williams, Jeff Boudreaux (not
generation will be facing issues in our lifetime
pictured: Isadora Linheira, David Leonard, Alex Davis and
that no other generation has faced. Knowledge
Alycia Johnson)
will truly be power. We’ll need all the creative
problem solvers we can get and tolerance to
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
work together on a global scale. This famous
The Dolphin is written, edited and produced by
speech from Charlie Chaplin in his first
students enrolled at Delgado Community College, Delgado Alumni and
speaking role is riveting. If it had been written
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today it would still be relevant with everything
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that’s going on: racism, greed, money and
the faculty adviser to the newspaper. The Dolphin reserves the right to
machines versus men. It really does cover all
accept or reject any submission or advertisement. Only publication
the bases. It also calls on the people to not
constitutes acceptance of the submission or ad.
despair, to take happiness back into their own
Letters to the editor should be typed, double-spaced, and no
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Ok, we can’t say it as well as Mr.
Faculty and staff members should include their titles and department.
Chaplin
so we’ll stop there. One more time,
Students should include their majors and classifications.
knowledge is power guys. The easiest way to
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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2015
question politicians and their intentions,
question your perception: be aware. Let’s
make 2015 the year of change. The Great Dictator Speech
“I’m sorry, but I don’t want to be an
emperor. That’s not my business. I don’t want
to rule or conquer anyone. I should like to help
everyone - if possible - Jew, Gentile - black
man - white. We all want to help one another.
Human beings are like that. We want to live by
each other’s happiness - not by each other’s
misery. We don’t want to hate and despise one
another. In this world there is room for
everyone. And the good earth is rich and can
provide for everyone. The way of life can be
free and beautiful, but we have lost the way.
Greed has poisoned men’s souls, has
barricaded the world with hate, has
goose-stepped us into misery and bloodshed.
We have developed speed, but we have shut
ourselves in. Machinery that gives abundance
has left us in want. Our knowledge has made
us cynical, our cleverness, hard and unkind.
We think too much and feel too little. More
than machinery we need humanity. More than
cleverness we need kindness and gentleness.
Without these qualities, life will be violent and
all will be lost....
Letter from the editors,
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Labors of love: life as an
emerging photographer
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India Insight Out
By Teamarious Williams
Photography, like
most childhood games, was
something I did just for the
fun of it. My best friend and
I would ride around uptown
New Orleans to take
pictures of people walking,
working-out or riding their
bike down St. Charles,
acting as if we were
paparazzi. What has
inspired me to take
photography as a serious
career are people currently
in my life, my mother and
my best friend CJ. They
inspired me to turn the lens
around, on myself. So, I
began by taking “selfies”
and used these pictures to
learn photo-editing. I must
have done a pretty good
job, because people started
complimenting my pictures
on social media sites. The
sudden attention of people
I didn’t even know provided
further motivation for me
to take my photography
seriously. I started off by
using a digital camera, one
that was able to fit into my
pocket. My first photo shoot
was amazing; I worked with
Photo by Teamarious Williams
someone who was
interested in modeling, so
we collaborated and worked on a shoot together.
It’s far from easy to start a small business. Not everyone you meet
along the way will help you, believe in you or support you. In reality it’s up to
you to have confidence in your talent
and the drive to go after gigs when no
one has ever heard of you, yet.
To become a successful
photographer, you will need to do two
very important things: Get your name
out there, and get started. No one
begins by shooting Lil Wayne’s newest
video. Community service is a great
way to get your name out around town,
while giving back to those in need. I
started off by attending several events,
such as fashion shows, birthday
dinners, small private parties, and
working with models who are trying
to get out there. In the photography
world, networking and personality can
take you far.
Two years later, I’ve worked
with people that in the beginning I
could have only imagined
working with. I’ve done large-scale
fashion shows and weddings, worked
with models from America’s Next
Top Model, and have been invited to
events that people could only dream
of.
I’m still learning as a
photographer, and the learning never
Photo by Teamarious Williams
stops but for me, photography is having a
vision appear in my mind, then capturing it and bringing it to life.
Letter from the editor, Page 9
The aeroplane and the radio have brought us closer together. The
very nature of these inventions cries out for the goodness in men - cries
out for universal brotherhood - for the unity of us all. Even now my voice is
reaching millions throughout the world - millions of despairing men, women,
and little children - victims of a system that makes men torture and imprison
innocent people.
To those who can hear me, I say - do not despair. The misery that is
now upon us is but the passing of greed - the bitterness of men who fear the
way of human progress. The hate of men will pass, and dictators die, and the
power they took from the people will return to the people. And so long as men
die, liberty will never perish. .....
Soldiers! Don’t give yourselves to brutes - men who despise you enslave you - who regiment your lives - tell you what to do - what to think
and what to feel! Who drill you - diet you - treat you like cattle, use you as
cannon fodder. Don’t give yourselves to these unnatural men - machine men
with machine minds and machine hearts! You are not machines! You are not
cattle! You are men! You have the love of humanity in your hearts! You don’t
hate! Only the unloved hate - the unloved and the unnatural! Soldiers! Don’t
By Susan Hague
My friend and colleague
Cedric Serpes is director of the
Center for Creativity and
Innovation at Goa Institute of
Management in India. Creativity
and innovation have been adopted
by the MBA programs over there as
a necessity for successful entrepreneurship and intrapreneurship, or
being creative within your company.
The Symbiotic Institute of
Business Management (SIBM) in
Pune even created a postgraduate two-year program in
Creativity and Innovation, and
needed to select its first batch of
students. Cedric and I were invited
last summer to help choose which
24 out of 240 students applying
would be the best candidates, so we
flew Air India from Goa to Pune.
Of course we had to fly
through Mumbai, the Atlanta of
India. On the plane, the flight
attendants gave us coupon
booklets good for deals at the Air
India kiosk in the airport. The
booklet came with a scratch-off,
too, that added another discount to
the item you chose. The Bluetooth
speaker looked interesting, and so
did the animated dinosaur,
especially since Cedric wanted to
use a puppet for his classes.
I showed the dinosaur to
Ced, which was around $16 with the
coupon. We went to the kiosk when
our plane landed, and they had the
dinosaur and the Bluetooth speaker,
so we gave them our flight
information, boarding pass, coupons
and cash to get the deal, then we
had to hurry to catch our ride up the
mountain to SIBM-Pune.
As soon as we were settled
into our respective rooms, we took
out our new toys to play with them,
only to find they required batteries,
not included. I went to the campus
bookstore, and was sent to the
mailroom to get AA batteries (the
mailroom?) But they had a strip of
12 batteries, so I bought them all
and carried them triumphantly back
to the room, where we stuffed them
into the dinosaur and Bluetooth
speaker.
The voice on the Bluetooth
told me, “The de-wise is now weady
to be pai-wed” (the device is now
ready to be paired). The dinosaur
walked and roared, moved its head
from side to side, but not robustly
enough to move it once it was inside
Professor Moody, Cedric’s puppet.
But that’s another story.
We still had to assess 20
students and their likelihood of
success in the new program. Indian
students are coached in how to
answer questions for any kind of
interview, and they come out of the
interview and tell the others the
questions. They know the answers
the interviewer is looking for, and
gladly supply them with as much
sincerity as possible (acting has a
place in the MBA programs, too).
Interviews started after
Indian breakfast and tea in rooms
with no air conditioning, only ceiling
fans reminiscent of “Casablanca.”
We were given pencils with no
erasers, but we did have separate
eraser blocks, and they fed us tea,
coffee, and cookies. Coffee was
instant powder, so tea was always
a better choice. Cedric and I would
ask the usual questions about
strengths, weaknesses, goals, then
I would ask, “What is 2 + 3 + 7?
What month and day is Christmas?
Do you drive on the right or the left
side of the road in India?” Then I
would ask them to quickly tell me a
color and a tool. Most people say a
red hammer, and the 2 percent who
do not are likely to be more creative
and innovative, so we gave higher
marks to the few who said, “Blue
saw,” “Purple screwdriver,” or even
“Blue hammer.”
Cedric didn’t believe me
when I told him most people would
say, “Red hammer,” because he
said blue screwdriver, but after 10
or so answered with red hammer,
he started to give me The Look of
Disbelief Turning to Surprise. We
finished our assessments early with
the help of the Magic Question. No
one knew what the “right” answer
was, making the best tool for the
job—a tool and its color.
Next issue: The
dinosaur and
Professor Moody
fight for slavery! Fight for liberty!
In the 17th Chapter of St Luke it is written: “the Kingdom of God is within man”
- not one man nor a group of men, but in all men! In you! You, the people have
the power - the power to create machines. The power to create happiness!
You, the people, have the power to make this life free and beautiful, to make
this life a wonderful adventure.
Then - in the name of democracy - let us use that power - let us all
unite. Let us fight for a new world - a decent world that will give men a chance
to work - that will give youth a future and old age a security. By the promise of
these things, brutes have risen to power. But they lie! They do not fulfill that
promise. They never will!
Dictators free themselves but they enslave the people! Now let us
fight to fulfill that promise! Let us fight to free the world - to do away with
national barriers - to do away with greed, with hate and intolerance. Let us
fight for a world of reason, a world where science and progress will lead to all
men’s happiness. Soldiers! In the name of democracy, let us all unite!”
For the original movie scene of speech being performed, visit:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QcvjoWOwnn4
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Heartfelt gifts for this V-Day
Single’s Guide to Valentine’s
By Jamila Cherif and LaDonna Bryer
Valentine’s Day is almost here with only three days left to go! So, hurry up and
read on for some tricks to make this Valentine’s Day the most special yet. Love should
be celebrated every day, but if your relationship could use some more spice then you
will need to do some extra preparation for Feb.14. Remember, putting in extra effort
will strengthen a relationship by showing your partner how much they mean to you.
Prepare this special evening with passion and attention. Don’t wait until the last minute
because Mardi Gras parades and traffic will make it hard to shop.
To make your lady happy, you may want to consider these ideas:
• Book your restaurant reservation on time, or prepare a romantic dinner at home
• Lingerie, jewelry, flowers and perfume are all perfect gifts
• Arrange a massage or day at the Spa for her
• Movie tickets for 50 Shades of Grey
• Candy and chocolate covered fruit
• A personalized mixtape
Women, don’t think you are the only
ones who want to receive gifts. Your
man does, too! Here are some gift
ideas to make his day unforgettable:
• A new belt, tie or shoes
• Cologne
• A watch
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A gift card
A nice massage
A romantic dinner at home
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Chocolates, Toys, Teddy Bears....so many lovely
gifts to cherish your loved one. Photo by Jamila Cherif
By Samira Palmer
Valentine’s Day is Saturday and if you don’t have a
Valentine, don’t feel bad, Valentine’s Day isn’t just for lovers. It’s
a day of love and showing it. Single? There are plenty of things
you can do.
Start your morning off with a big breakfast. Do something
festive like heart-shaped pancakes or maybe add some fruit to
the menu. You could even replace your orange juice with a glass
of champagne .
Make sure you wear something nice; after all you are
taking yourself out on a date. Start your day off pampering
yourself. This can be anything from getting a haircut to relaxing at the spa. There are plenty of spa locations within the city.
Spa Atlantis is located in the French Quarter, with services like
massages, body treatments, nails, facials, waxing and even hair
styling. It is Mardi Gras weekend so expect the Quarter to be full
of people.
While you’re in the French Quarter you could be a tourist
for the day. Experiencing the city through a visitor’s eyes can feel
fresh and new. You can try carriage rides, beignets, shopping in
the French Market and what not. How about a daiquiri? If you’re
lucky, you may even run into a daytime parade.
Later that evening would be a great time to see a movie.
One of the year’s most anticipated movies will be showing that
day, “Fifty Shades of Grey.”
After the movie, go out to dinner. The restaurant doesn’t
have to be upscale, somewhere like Applebee’s would be a nice
spot. Make sure you sit at the bar. The bar isn’t the number one
choice for most dates, which means mainly single people will be
at the bar.
Valentine’s Day doesn’t always have to be about
couples. For some of us, our Valentines are our kids, our parents
or even a pet. Valentine’s Day is what you make it, so make it a
good one. And remember don’t drink and drive!
Samira’s Top Beauty Tricks Horoscopes
By Samira Palmer
It’s not always easy being beautiful, but I’m here to tell
you that it can be! Does it take you longer to get ready for a
night out due to a time consuming beauty routine?
Valentine’s Day may be just an arrow’s shot away, but I have
a few beauty shortcuts or “hacks” to get you looking gorgeous
in a flash!
Want to know a secret? Waiting to put on your
mascara until you’ve dusted your eyelashes with powder
builds lusciously long lashes. Just add baby powder to your
lashes using a cotton swab before and in-between layering
your favorite mascara.
If a zit has popped up overnight, DON’T Panic. A little
dab of eye drops will help to reduce redness. Just soak a
cotton ball in it then hold onto the pimple for a few minutes.
The redness will go away for a few hours and you could then
cover the zit with concealer.
Did you know there are certain places where you can
apply perfume for it to last all day? Try spraying your perfume
behind your ears, inside your wrists, the base of your throat,
inside your elbows and behind your knees for a longer lasting
fragrance.
To get dramatic lashes, hold a credit card up to your
lashes while applying mascara, beginning at the root and
wiggling the brush to the tip. This ensures that your lashes will
be covered all the way to the base with mega-volume.
We all know lipstick doesn’t last a whole day. This
problem can be fixed with a tissue and some translucent
powder. After applying your lip color, hold the tissue over your
lips lightly and dust a bit of translucent powder over the tissue.
This helps set the lip stick so it will last longer.
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Aries: March 21 — April 19
This will be a great month for you staying
focused. Keep on track and things will be
successful for you. You are known for your
enthusiasm and it will show.
Taurus: April 20 — May 20
Taurus, with your determined energy you will
have great things coming to you this month.
Keep moving forward even if things get a little
frustrating at times, it will pay off.
Gemini: May 21 — June 20
Your intense mental energy will keep you
strong. Prosperity is in the stars for you this
month. Don’t let anyone bring you down. If
things get a little intense for you, take a deep
breath and carry on.
Cancer: June 21 ­— July 22
Sometimes, Cancer, you are known for your
moodiness. Try to keep a smile on your face
and stay positive and happy. Remember,
people feed off of what you give. Be happy.
Leo: July 23 — Aug. 22
Your radiant energy will shine this month.
Remember, people love to see others smile.
One smile can change someone’s day in a
flash. Make someone feel good today.
Virgo: Aug. 23 — Sept. 22
Your compassionate caring ways can always
put you on top. Keep doing what you are doing.
People love to feel good and cared for all the
time.
Libra: Sept. 23 — Oct. 22
You can be unsteady at times. Remember, time
management is extremely important throughout
the day. Change your ways and be steady.
Scorpio: Oct. 23 — Nov. 21
You are resilient. When things seem to get out
of control, keep moving forward and you will be
just fine. Things never go unnoticed for you.
Sagittarius: Nov. 22 — Dec. 21
You can be so giving and always have an open
heart. The future is in your hands. Make the
best of everything you do. You will be just fine.
Capricorn: Dec. 22 — Jan. 19
Capricorn, make things right in this upcoming
month. Things may seem to be very
challenging for you, but nothing you can’t
handle. Be optimistic.
Aquarius: Jan. 20 — Feb. 18
Don’t let negative energies around you this
month. You may be susceptible to carry them
with you. You are known for your high
frequencies. Embrace it.
Pisces: Feb. 19 — Mar. 20
Your erratic energies may make you in a
constant up and down this month. Try to keep
everything balanced. Love is on the horizon.
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