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Tulane University 2004-2005
Current Enrollment:13,214
Undergraduate: 7,976
Graduate; 5,238
6823 St. Charles Avenue
New Orleans, Louisiana 701 18
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like Motley Crue and Duran
Duran, and even George Jr. in
the White House, this year has
really brought back the feel of
the 1980s. That is why we chose
a retro theme for the yearbook.
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What happened then.
Ronald Reagan
and George
Bush are elected
president and
vice president
ouerjimmy
Carter and
Walter Mondale.
Movies: Airplane,
The Empire Strikes Back,
Caddyshack,
Coal Miner's Daughter,
Flash Gordon, Friday
the 13th, Herbie Goes
Bananas, Mad Max.
Ordinary People,
Private Benjamin,
The Blue Lagoon, The
Shining Urban Cowboy,
Superman II, 9 To 5,
Stir Crazy
At the biggest naturalizaton ceremony ever held, 9700 immigrants
are sworn m as United States citizens at
Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.
President Reagan orders reinstatement of the U.S.
military draft registration for 18 year olds.
The Equal Rights Amendment to
the United States constitution is
defeated as only 35 of the required
38 states approve it.
Chile's government lifts the
"state emergency" that had
been in effect since 1978.
President Carter signs
Crude Oil Windfall
Profits Tax, possibly
the largest tax ever
imposed on an
industry.
Arkansasfederal judge
rules it unconstitutional
to require schools to
teach "creationism" f
they teach the theory
of evolution.
Movies: E.T - The Extra-Terrestrial, Tootsie, An
Officer and a Gentleman, Rocky III, The Best Little
Whorehouse in Texas, Star Trek: The Wrath of
Khan, 48 hrs. Airplane 2 - The Sequel, Conan the
Barbarian, Creepshow, Deathtrap, Diner, Fast Times
at Ridgemont High, Gandhi, Poltergeist, Questfor
Fire, The Road Warrior, The Verdict
U.S. and
South
America
banks lend
Argentina
$500 million
to help pay
its debts.
President Reagan was shot and
seriously wounded. His assassin
John W. Hinckley, jr isfound not
guilty by reason of insanity.
Harold Washington becomes
the first black man elected as
Mayor of Chicago.
Sandra Day O'Connor begins her
term as thefirst woman justice on
the U.S. Supreme Court
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About 1 million illegal aliens
cross the southern U.S. border
during the year
Bishop jean Mane Lustiger is named
Archbishop of Paris, thefirst convert
from Judaism to Roman Catholic to
hold that post
The birthday of Martin
Luther King jr is declared
a national holiday to be
observed on the third
Monday ofJanuary.
Movies; Return ofthejedi. Terms of Endearment,
Flashdance, Trading Places, WarGames,
A Christmas Story, Blue Thunder,
Cheech and Chang's Still Smokin', Educating Rita,
Mr Mom, National Lampoon's Vacation,
Risky Business, Silkwood, Staying Alive,
Sudden Impact, The Big Chill, The Dead Zone,
The Right Stuff, The Year of Living Dangerously
Mikhail Gorbachev succeeds Konstantin
Chernenko as Chairman of the Soviet Union's
Communist Party.
Pope John Paul His shot
and senously wounded.
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Philippine opposition leader
Benigno Aquino is gunned down at
Manila's airport.
Movies: Raiders of the Lost Ark, On Golden
Pond, Porky's, Arthur, Stnpes, Absence of
Malice, Body Heat, Chariots of Fire Clash of the
Titans, Escape From New York, Fame, Gallipoli,
My Dinner with Andre, Ragtime, Reds, The
Cannonball Run, Time Bandits
United States Marines and Army
Rangers invade and subdue the
tiny island nation of Grenada.
The United
States
Supreme
Court bars
"a moment
ofsilence" in
public schools.
The United
States becomes
the world's
largest debtor
nation owing
foreigners $130
billion.
The Gramm-Rudman Bill, requiring a balanced
federal budget by 1991, becomes a law. )
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The United States Supreme Court rules that those seeing rejuge in the Unitec
States for political asylum must show clear probability of persecution in thei
Movies: Beuerly Hills Cop,
Ghostbusters, Indiana Jones and
the Temple oj Doom, Gremlins,
The Karate Kid, A Christmas
Carol, A Nightmare on Elm
Street, A Soldier's Story, Footloose,
Missing in Action, Red Dawn,
Repo Man, Romancing the Stone,
Sixteen Candles, Splash, The
Killing Fields, The Natural, The
River, The Terminator
Dr Kathryn Sullivan in a mission
on the space shuttle Challenger
becomes the first woman from the
United States to walk in space.
Tlie space shuttle
Challenger
explodes 74
seconds after
liftoff.
Benazir Bhutto becomes the
Prime Minister of Pakistan,
the first woman to rule a
modern Muslim nation.
The eight year Iran-Iraq
War ends.
President Reagan gives legal
status to immigrants who
settle in the U.S. before 1982.
Movies: Top Gun, Crocodile Dundee, Platoon,
The Karate Kid Part II, Star Trek IV: The Voyage
Home, 9 7/2 Weeks, Aliens, Delta Force, F/X, Ferris
Bueller's Day Off, Poltergeist 2 - The Other Side,
Pretty in Pink, St. Elmo's Fire, Stand by Me, The
Color of Money, The Golden Child, The Money Pit,
Youngblood
Movies: Ram Man, Who
Framed Roger Rabbit?,
Coming to America, Big
Twins, Crocodile Dundee
II, Bloodsport, Die Hard,
Major League, Red Heat,
Tequila Sunrise, The Great
Outdoors, The Naked
Gun, Working Girl,
Young Guns
Vice President George
Bush is elected 41st
president.
Movies: Back to the Future, Rambo: Hrst
Blood Part 2, Rocky IV , The Color Purple, Out
of Africa, Cocoon, Code of Silence, Commando,
Desperately Seeking Susan, National Lampoon's
European Vacation, Fletch, Mad Max Beyond
Thunderdome, Prizzi's Honor, Silverado, Spies
Like Us, St. Elmo's Fire, The Breakfast Club, The
Goonies, The jagged Edge, The jewel of the Nile,
Volunteers, Weird Science, Witness
President Reagan and
Mikhail Gorbachev
sign a treaty to
eliminate short
and medium range
nuclear weapons.
The United States
Supreme Court
declares that
the Constitution
protects the right
of protestors to
burn the United
States flag.
President Bush signs
a law authorizing a
bailout of troubled
United States
savings and loan
institutions.
The Regan
administration proposes
the government's first
trillion-dollar budget.
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Movies: Three Men and a Baby, Fatal
Attraction, Beverly Hills Cop 2,
Good Morning Vietnam, Moonstruck, Baby
Boom, Broadcast News, Dirty Dancing Empire
of the Sun, Full Metal jacket.
No Way Out, Planes Trains & Automobiles,
Predator, Robocop, Stakeout, The Lost Boys,
The Running Man, The Untouchables,
The Witches ofEastwick, Wall Street
The Dow Jones industrial
average plunges 508 points
on "Black Monday", byfar
the largest one-day loss in
history.
The Berlin Wall is breached.
The Exxon-Valdez oil spill off the
Alaskan coast is the largest oil spill in
United States history. \
Movies: Batman, Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade,
Lethal Weapon 2, Look Who's Talking Honey, I Shrunk the Kids,
Back to the Future II, Ghostbusters II, The Little Mermaid, Driving Miss
Daisy, Parenthood, Born on the Fourth ofJuly,
National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation, Dead Poet's Society,
Field of Dreams, Fletch Lives, Glory, Pet Sematary, Say Anything Sex
Lies and Videotape, Steel Magnolias, Tango & Cash, The Abyss,
Uncle Buck, When Harry Met Sally
Jbe Jam 2005
OnSept. 19, 1985, at 7:19 a.m., an earthquake lasted for
three minutes off the Pacific coast of Mexico. Its magnitude
was 8.1.
^The odds of someone winning
a lottery twice in four months is
about one in 17 trillion. But Evelyn
Marie Adams won the New jersey Ctwice during a four month
period in 1985-86.
In1984, Dr. KathrynD.
Sullivan became the first woman
astronaut to walk in space.
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fi Dwight Gooden was 20 ^
years and 1 1 months old when
he won the National League Cy
Young Award for New York in
1985, becoming the youngest
pitcher to win the prestigious
award.
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On Feb. 22, 1985, San ^
Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge
was crossed by its one billionth
car.
The first domain name ever
registered was Symbolics.com.
The domain name was registered
March 15, 1985 by Symbolics
Technology, Inc. Seven of the first
ten domain names registered
went to Universities.
I
The
Associated
Press reported in
December 1985, in
Eugene, Ore., a 6-
month-old kitten
set a Christmas tree
on fire while batting
at the lighted bulbs.
The heat of the fire
cracked a nearby
k
fish bowl, and water
from the bowl
doused some of
the fire. Firefighters
arrived within
minutes of the fire
starting and put out
the fire, which had
spread to the carpet. J
k A goldfish named i
iCIyde was found lying
I
prone in the cracked
bowl, and when put
into another bowl
iwith water, was
quickly revived and
1 survived the ordeal.
f The water in Clyde's
I bowl had prevented
the fire from getting
out of control.
Despite being i^
24 years old, t|r
Michael J. Fox starred
as high school student
u Marty McFly in the
P hit science-fiction
comedy "Back to the
Future" in 1985.
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1984 study, the m
average consumer is
exposed to 1,600 ads a
day.
In 1985, V
Jimmy Stewart V
was awarded the
Medal of Freedom
by the United States
government, the
nation's highest
civilian honor.
For many years;
the globe on the NBC
Nighdy News spun in
the wrong direction.
Jan. 2, 1984, NBC finally
set the world spinning
back in the right
direction.
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to appear in a Wheaties
"Breakfast of Champions" television
commercial was Mary Lou Retton,
shortly after her gold medal win at
the 1984 summer Olympics.
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Diana Ross managed to offend H the entire population of Rome
in October of 1 985, when she told the
media that no one should be permitted
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to wear jeans to her concerts. She asked
^he Romans to wear formal clothing to
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Motley Crue was kicked out of the entire
country of Germany in 1 984. Their offense?
Throwing mattresses out of hotel windows
and watching them bounce off cars.
In 1985 cassette sales peaked at 41 million
units but as the 20th century drew to a close,
music lovers were buying less than 8 million
a year. CD sales, meanwhile, have more than
doubled since 1992.
New Wave band Duran Duran got their
name from the 1968 film, Barbarella. i
The most famous 1980s quote was
said Aug. 19, 1988: George H.W. Bush said
"Read my lips; NO NEW TAXES".
e second most famous '80s quote
was from first lady Nancy Reagan: "Just
Say No!"
In 1984, Miss America, Vanessa Williams becomes even more well known when she
becomes the first Miss America to resign after old nude photos of her appeared in
"Penthouse" magazine. That particular issue is also noted for being the first issue
with a man on the cover (George Burns), and an underage Traci Lords is the nude
centerfold. It is illegal to own, or even look at, this issue in most countries, including
the United States.
fop 25 Songs
1. Physical - Olivia Newton John
2. Bette Davis Eyes - Kim Games
3. Endless Love - Diana Ross & Lionel Ritchie
4. Every Breath You Take - The Police
5. 1 Love Rock n Roll - Joan Jett and the Blackhearts
6. Ebony and Ivory - Paul McCartney & Stevie Wonder
7. Billie Jean - Michael Jackson
8. Eye Of The Tiger - Survivor
9. Flashdance (What a Feeling) - Irene Cara
10. Lady - Kenny Rogers
11. Say Say Say - Paul McCartney and Michael Jackson
12. Centerfold -J. Ceils Band
13.CallMe-Blondie
Of The 1980s
14. Like A Virgin - Madonna
1 5. (Just Like) Starting Over - John Lennon
16. When Doves Cry - Prince
17. Jump - Van Halen
18. Upside Down - Diana Ross
19. All Night Long (All Night) - Lionel Ritchie
20. Maneater - Hall and Oates
21. Another Brick In The Wall (part II) - Pink Floyd
22. Crazy Little Thing Called Love - Queen
23. Total Eclipse of The Heart - Bonnie Tyler
24. Down Under - Men at Work
25. That's What Friends are For - Dionne Warwick and
Friends
Trivia Courtesy of http;//www.coolquiz.com/trivia and
PopCultureMadness.com/Music/The-80s-Trivia.html
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3 (What A Feeling) by Irene Cara
5 Paul David Hewson
6 Brother-in-Law of Hilary Swank
7 Who released ' Blue Monday' on 12" single only
10 U2's first Top 5 hit
11 President of SAG and US
13 Show with character Det. Sgt. Dee Dee McCall
16 Singer of "Face Value"
17 Title of The Jam's #1 Album
18 Brat Pack member, brother of Charlie Sheen
19 First two letters of the name of the most unknown Brat Pack movie
22 Paul Rubenfeld
23 David Bowie and Mike Jagger had a No.1 with
'
in the Street'
25 1984's Miss America
26 Top Single of 1981
27 "Biggest" Album of 1983
28 President Ronald Reagan's favorite snack
29 Top #1 Song Of The 1980's, according to Billboard magazine by Olivia Newton John
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1 Singer, "Careless Whisper"
2 Red-headed Brat Pack member
4 The Police had their last no.1 single and album with ' Every breath you take' and.
5 New Wave band Duran Duran got their name from the 1968 film
8 Actor, "Midnight Rambler"
9 Debuted in Europe in 1987
12 E.T.'s favorite candy
14 Actor, "Blane McDonnagh"
15 The First British female singer to top the album charts
20 -Man: Alter ego of Prince Adam
21 Voted "Best New Group" in 1984
24 Singer, "I Should be so Lucky"
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The Breakfast Clul3 66%
Pretty in Pink 7%
St. E mos Fire 7%
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Denim 10%
Big Hair 6%
Diapers 65%
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Back to the Future
The Breakfast Club
Rambo
Rocky IV
National Lampon's European Vacation
St. Elmo's Fire
The Goonies
Weird Science
Witness
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answered.
Leg Warmers made a comeback, as well as some other
fashion trends. Aerosmith and Metallica are still favored
artists, as well as Michael Jackson's music, even if the man has
issues. "W", the new mailroom, Bruff and the Bubble are not
as favored, as well as the over-partying Paris and company.
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Student Life
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The Student Life section shows
things that happened this past
year that affected us as students,
and gives an idea of what
students can do outside of their
Creek or other organizations,
athletic and academic clubs.
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Tulane Unites Students From
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At approximately 9 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 21, New Student Orientation at Tulane University commenced. Hundreds
of nervous and excited freshmen moved into their dorms, met their roommates and experienced their first taste of
independence. They were bombarded with the arduous tasks of learning their way around the campus, meeting new
people and remembering to keep their IDs with them at all times. With the help of their Orientation Coordinators,
Resident Advisors and respective colleges, these new students managed to get to know Tulane and have a great time
all at once.
New Student Orientation was organized by the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs, and more
specifically, the Director of New Student Programs, Billye Potts. Even with the threat of rain hanging overhead
and the fact that the University Center was under construction. Orientation went quite smoothly in this "year of
displacement."
During the four days devoted to Orientation, students were able to explore and learn more about Tulane through
many informative and interesting programs. Some of the most popular activities were the presentation given by
world-famous hypnotist Kevin Stone in McAlister Auditorium, Reily Rocks! and the Natchez Mississippi Riverboat
Cruise. All of these programs, and countless more, encouraged students to meet new friends and classmates, get
to know New Orleans and get involved at and excited about Tulane University. Many of the lectures and programs
sponsored by Tulane during Orientation were also geared towards teaching the new New Orleans residents about
both on and ofT-campus safety. Many conscientious students attended the Newcomb and Tulane College sponsored
lecture "No Means No - What is Consensual Sex?" Also, because many students tended to go off campus at night,
many lectures were geared towards alcohol and drug awareness.
Orientation was also an enlightening academic experience for many of the students. Throughout the initial
weeks of school students discussed their summer reading book. The Color of Water, with a Tulane professor and their
hallmates, experiencing their first college "classroom discussion." The author, James McBride, was a guest lecturer
for the student body later in the fall semester. Students also took placement tests, met with their academic advisors
and took tours of the campus to learn where their classrooms were in anticipation of the beginning of classes on
Wednesday.
Just as Orientation encouraged students to become more comfortable with their new surroundings, it
encouraged parents to discover how to let go of their newly self-governing children as well. Many of the programs
were directed towards parents and "learning to let go." The President of Tulane University, Scott Cowen, held a
reception for the parents, and some of the more well-liked programs for parents were the Parents as Partners series
and the Letting Go Program for Parents. As a result of these programs, many of the parents left their children at the
end of the weekend with more confidence in their children and Tulane University, coupled with less anxiety about
leaving.
By the start of classes. Orientation had allowed most of the new students to become confident and more
comfortable with their new home for the next four years, leaving them ready to enjoy what was the beginning of
what they hoped would be the best years of their lives.
By. K. Barkley Rafferty
Student Life
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Residence halls provide a secure
eMvlronwent for individual growth
AllkumlairiJ.lliilv^h incoming fresfiman eagerly awaited their housing assignnnent coming to them in the mail. Who would
be their roommate? What building would they be in? "It was really nerve-racking," shared Julie Wallack (fr., Newcomb).
Tulane's uptown campus had six underclassman dormitories, each dorm having its perks. Monroe Hall just underwent
renovations; Sharp Hall had a bustling lobby; Butler House provided a great study environment; Warren Hall had a busy rooftop
hang-out. "The roof was our home away from home," said Lauren Klein (fr., Newcomb). Josephine Louise Hall had great space
with in-room sinks and walk-in closets. Patterson House was substance free. If you asked any freshman which dorm was the
best they would have been sure to claim their own.
The biggest change this year in freshman housing was the renovation of Monroe Hall. Over one summer, the equivalent
of three years of construction was completed. There was new carpet, ceiling tile and furniture. "The new mattresses were so
comfortable," said Julie DeNeufville (fr., Newcomb). Those freshmen who requested Sharp Hall after hearing from upperclassmen
that it was the nicer of the two, had some remorse. "I heard that Sharp was nice and Monroe was old, but Monroe was really
nice and new," said Daniel Berke (fr., Tulane). But the good outweighed the bad: "Sharp had an awesome community though,"
said Berke.
A unique living option was all-female housing, available in both Warren and Josephine Louise Hall. The girls that lived there
loved it: "It was a really peaceful living environment," said Klein. Despite having slightly more rules about visitors, particularly
males, the girls ended up forming close, familial relationships with one another.
A pivotal characteristic of all freshmen living experiences was the Resident Advisors, upperclassmen who gave their time and
sacrificed their living conditions to aid and guide incoming students. "My RA was a great resource; she always kept us informed
about the best places to shop, eat and just have a good time," explained Megan Repine (fr., Newcomb).
Dorm life was a key aspect of the freshman experience. It was where new students made many of their friends. No matter
where each person ended up living, they had a great introduction to Tulane living, truly proving that every experience is what
you make it.
By Max Stein
Above photos, clockwise: Butler Hall, the newly-renovated Monroe
Hall, Josephine Louise Hall, and Sharp Hall.
Photos by Ariel Baverman
AhHoal Activities Expo fathers New Support For
Student OrganizatioHS
An annual event, the Tulane Activities Expo w/as held in August on Newcomb Quad in an effort to get the freshmen involved
in the Tulane community early. Although geared towards new students, the Expo provided opportunities for all students
to become active in extracurricular activities. Sororities, fraternities, clubs, sports and other teams were all represented on
the quad.
One of the many club sports represented at the Activities Expo was Tulane Rowing. They had a table set up as well as
members of the current team approaching people and promoting their sport. "I signed up on a whim, along with a hundred
other clubs that seemed like fun. There is definitely something to be said for pushing your limits and having a sense of
accomplishment for your day before most of the sane world is awake," said Mary DiPasquale (fr., Newcomb), commenting on
the team's early practice times.
Tulane showed its political side at the Expo as both the College Democrats and College Republicans were well represented.
Members were recruited and political events began with a vengeance early in the fall. Evan Wolf president of the Tulane
Democrats, said, "We had a great time at the Expo. We registered people to vote, signed up 581 people for our mailing list,
gave away ice cream and made sure people knew that Tulane is stilt a strong, liberal campus." MOSAIC, Tulane's Lesbian-Cay-
Bisexual-Transgender Alliance Group had one of the most interesting tables at the Activities Expo. Club members passed out
brown paper bags full of LGBT information, condoms and candy. The club served multiple purposes on campus, including
forming a comfortable environment and educating others about alternate views of sexuality.
Religious life was also highly acknowledged at the Expo by having numerous tables with information and several religious
community leaders present to answer questions and give guidance. Yvetta Surovec (fr.. Engineering) explained, "I started going
to Intervarsity Christian Fellowship's Friday night worship services and freshman bible study and it's been awesome. It's great
to be able to spend time with people that are so full of love and faith, and I'm amazed at how welcoming and friendly the
Christian community is here to newcomers."
Overall, this year's Activities Expo was an overwhelming success, with hundreds of new members for all the clubs and
organizations and massive exposure for those that are lesser known. The Tulane community can rest assured that its students
are well involved within the university and the city of New Orleans.
By Amanda Mollo and Karen Reed
R.A.D., the Rape Agression Defence System, takes a stand at the
2004 Expo.
Photo by Tel Bailliet
Caption by Ariel Baverman
Students line up to register to vote and collect campaign paraphenalia at the Tulane Demo-crats
tent.
Photo by Tel Bailliet
Caption by Ariel Baverman
Student Life
Delta Xi Nu members work on spreading tlie word about iheir multicultural
sorority at the Activities Expo.
Photo by Tel Bailliet
Caption by Ariel Baverman
College Bowl members encourage student to "Love your brain" at their Expo booth.
Photo by Tel Bailliet
Caption by Ariel Baverman
(R to L) Lindsay Michel, Personell Director; Erin Hall, Arcade Reviews Editor; Natalie Cox, Arcade Editor; Jaclyn Rosenson, Editor in Chief; Jimmy Maruna, Arcade
Production; Sasha Redman, Production Manager; Dave Murphy Network Administrator and Jordan Hadas, Online Editor excitedly show off the Tulane Hullabaloo at
this recruitment event. Photo by Tel Bailliet
Caption by Ariel Baverman
Student Life
Outreach Tulane
Outreach Tulane is a one-day volunteer community
service event for incoming and returning Tulane students
as well as faculty, staff, alumni, and their families.
Through Outreach Tulane, we seek to build a stronger
Tulane community by working together to provide
needed assistance to loal non-profit and community
organizations. In addition, we hope to instill a deeper
awareness of our surroundings and a lifelong commitment
to service both individually and collectively within this
uniersity. Outreach Tulane is the Tulane community's
largest annual community service event.
Information Courtesy of the Student Affairs Website
Hurricane h/an Blows
Interstate 10 stands iii a traffic jam for hours, as people desperately try to leave
the city. After the mayor of New Orleans announced a voluntary evacuation
as a result of the impending weather issues, traffic and other methods of
transportation out of the city were in high demand. The interstate stood at
a stand-still for hours, creeping forward almost unnoticeably Some students
reported it taking over 10 hours just to drive out of the city, let alone the state.
Photo Courtesy of the Times-Picayune
Caption by Karen Reed
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With the arrival of the hurricane, tropical storm conditions plaguerl Ji
New Orleans area Rising watets and ram created flood conditions for some
portions of the city, while providing a free water park at Lake Ponchutrain for
the younger children. The winds provided crashing waves, amusing the natives,
as they had nor experienced hurricane weather in a long time.
Photo Courtesy of tIre'Tiines-Picayune
Caption by'Kareh Reed
Some took the evacuation as more of a business
opportunity, trying to lure those who remained to their
establishments with cheaper prices and special offers.
Signs throughout the street clearly illustrated the resilient
and light-hearted nature of those in the Big Easy
Photo Courtesy of the Times-Picayune
Caption by Karen Reed
Downtown New Orleans icsenibles a ghost town as the town evacuates as quickly as
possible to avoid the wrath of Hurricane Ivan. An odd sight, even during the day, Bourbon
Street was seen to be devoid of activity. Many storeowners seized the opportunity to
travel to safety, leaving the town quiet and empty for the first time in a long while.
Photo Courtesy of the Times-Picayune
Caption by Karen Reed
Student Life
Through theMSemester
The fifth official hurricane to develop in the Atlantic Ocean during the 2004 hurricane
season, Ivan was a Category 5 Hurricane projected to hit Cuba and turn east back
into the Atlantic Ocean. It did hit the western tip of Cuba, but because the majority
of the hurricane didn't pass over land, Ivan was able to pass through the Yucatan
Channel into the Gulf of Mexico. Once in the Gulf, Ivan downgraded to a Category 3
as it headed north, eventually making landfall in Gulf Shores, Ala. Sept. 16, 2004. All
local schools were closed.
Reactions from students new to the severe weather experience were mixed.
Marissa Novak (fr., Newcomb) said, "It was kind of annoying and a nuisance because
I was worried about my travel plans." On the other hand, Melinda Rubenstein (fr.,
Newcomb) said, "[It was] euphoria—no school." When evacuation from the school
became mandatory excitement was felt through the entire student body. Marissa
continued, "I went home because it was too long a time to stay here." Most felt
the administration handled the situation well. "It was an interesting experience,"
concluded Marissa, whereas Melinda felt "the whole situation was a joke— nothing
happened."
Many students left school but didn't return home; most students who chose this
alternative were among the most excited at the news of the evacuation. Kate Sheerin
(fr., Newcomb) shared, "I got really hyper because there was no school." However,
Kelly Wiggs (fr. University College) said, "I was angry; I already had all my homework
done." Both girls choose to take a road trip to Austin while Drake Cardwell voyaged
to Mandeville, La. "They should have cancelled school earlier," complained Cardwell,
although all agreed that it was frustrating that the evacuation was futile in the end.
Risking the weather, some students chose to stay in the city of New Orleans with
family members. Melissa Gurdian (fr, Newcomb) was a native of the town and her
initial reaction was rather apathetic: "Another hurricane." When asked why she chose
the risky option of remaining the town, she responded, "We're not the evacuating
type. We've never evacuated. Even though Tulane acted at the last minute, hurricanes
are last minute events, so the administration did what they could."
Despite frustration felt from the lack of notice and difficult travel experiences, it
appears a consensus that the school's actions were appropriate and, although scary,
the hurricane evacuation was thoroughly enjoyed by all.
By Samantha Clark
A woman heads towards the Superdome, a
safe evacuation point within the city, with
her four young children in tow. As a result
of the late notice that the town was to be
evacuated, many families were unable to
leave before the hurricane was scheduled
to hit New Orleans. The Superdome was
marked as a safe-point for those families
uncomfortable staying in the own homes.
Evacuation became a serious problem when
the highways suffered severe traffic jams
and were eventually closed, making the
Superdome a number one choice for safety.
Photo Courtesy of the Times-Picayune
Caption by Karen Reed
Men work diligently to protect their homes and apartments from potential weather damage. Having a hurricane
threaten the city of New Orleans so directly was rare, thus the town took protecting their property seriously. Windows
were boarded up, sand bags laid down and various other measures were taken to prevent potential damage from
wind, rain and flooding. Because the town is lift undersea level, the possibility of a flood from the Mississippi River
was high, resulting in tense preparations.
Photo Courtesy of the Times-Picayune
Caption by Karen Reed
Tulane's running back, Matt Forte,
number 95, makes a run down
the field during the Homecoming
game against the University of
Alabama-Birmingham Blazers
in Tad Cormley Stadium on
Saturday, October 23. Tulane
reached a new single-game record
with their six touchdown passes
and 417 passing yards during the
game, ending in a Green Wave
victory with a score of 59-55. The
game set a new record for Tulane
with a combined score of 114
points.
Photo Courtesy of Tulane
Publications
Caption by Karen Reed
Meeting and greeting children
in the crowd, Tulane's mascot.
Riptide, worked to excite thegroup
and keep the momentum going.
Riptide, a pelican, was the result
of a change to the mascot in 1998.
While always maintaining the title
of the Riptides, the mascot used
to be dubbed "Cumby," and there
was an upset when the mascot
was changed to Riptide; however,
since then he has been a heartfelt
part of Tulane sports games.
Photo Courtesy of Tulane
Publucations
Caption by Karen Reed
Standing tall on stage at Homecoming Village, the Homecoming Court anxiously awaits the announcement of
who won the title of Homecoming King and Queen. Anne Morgan (sr., Newcomb), Jessi Leavitt (sr., Newcomb),
Elaine Hume (sr., Newcomb), Jena Hellman (sr.. Freeman), Kate Dochen (sr., Newcomb), Rob Fineman (sr.,
engineering). Chase Hahn (sr., engineering), Brent Rosen (sr., Tulane), JefFSchiffman (sr., Freeman), and Jacky Wu
(grad.. Freeman) were all honored to be selected as representatives for their senior class and were proud to claim
the title.
Photo Courtesy of Tulane Publications
Caption by Karen Reed
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Riding down the street for all t<
see, President Scott Cowen showi
his Tulane pride during the tra
ditional Homecoming parade
The Homecoming theme wai
"Tulane Reigns," giving students i
chance to express their love am
support for Tulane and all tb
school stands for. This year's pa
rade highlighted marching band:
various floats and the introdu<
j:ion of the Homecoming Court
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ound the suburbs of New Or
lans, eventually passing througt
tomecoming Village, an even^
itted with food, drink, live music
mes for children and merchan-dise,
finally reaching its destina
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'chalk decorations dot the campus on Homecoming Weekend, like this colorful riptide display in front oi
flcAnster Auditorium. The artwork was part of a campus-wide event during the week: the Sidewalk Art Show. The]
^how was sponsored by the Tulane Art Department as an opportunity for the art students to fine-tune theii
"liques while brightening up the campus for the parents' arrival that weekend.
photo courtesy of Tulane website
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caption by Karen Reed-
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ennifer "Dominatrix" Hoppe (jr., Freeman), Alice "Angel" Newhall (jr., New-comb),
Julia "Fairy" Clark (jr., Newcomb), and Ariel "Goddess" Baverman (jr.,
Newcomb) pose for a picture at the Rugby Team Halloween Party.
Photo Courtesy ofAriel Baverman
Caption by Ariel Baverman
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participate in CACTUS Hallow-
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Caption by Ariel Baverman
Photos Courtesy of Andrea Schklar, Jessica Pardue, Nok Suddhiprakarn, andjonovan Boutte
Halloween
Bush Celebrates Victory As The Nation Divides
President George W. Bush preparesfor his second term after securing the election with 57 percent of
the popular vote over SenatorJohn Kerry
The presidential election of 2004 was one of the most heated in history. America was clearly divided, as
Democrats and Republicans intensely campaigned to sway the votes of crucial, undecided voters. As
the election grew closer, we saw the emergence of numerous organizations and campaigns targeting
young people and encouraging them to use their power to participate and cast their vote in this
all-important election. Celebrities, such as Ben Affleck, Leonardo DiCaprio, the cast of the Fox show "The
O.C." and, of course, P. Diddy joined the campaign effort telling young voters to, in the words of P. Diddy's
campaign, "Vote or Die." MTV's "Choose or Lose" campaign set out to have 20 million people between the
ages of 18 and 24 register and vote in the 2004 election. Based on the size of our generation, young people
had the power to decide who our next president would be: incumbent George W. Bush or John Kerry.
Like the election of 2000, all experts predicted that this election would be very close and the winner
would be determined by just one or two swing states. As the countdown to election day began, the
presidential candidates participated in a series of three debates to present their positions directly to the
American public. The debates focused on such issues as gay marriage, the economy, health care and the war
in Iraq, the topic invoking the most heated discussions. With both candidates taking extremely different
positions on important issues, voters were forced to make tough choices.
On Nov. 2 the race stayed close as each state's votes began to be counted. Both candidates continued
to campaign, encouraging Americans to get out and vote. "This is a solemn and unique moment when the
American people get to decide... This is your chance to hold George Bush accountable for the last four years,"
John Kerry stated during one of his many speeches that day. Kerry's comments did not seem to worry the
president, as he told reporters, "We're coming down the homestretch, and I feel great." As the night wore on.
President Bush held a slight lead over John Kerry, and all attention was focused on Ohio, the state that would
determine the winner Because of provisional and absentee ballots that could potentially have been cast for
Kerry but could not be counted until several days after the election, it seemed as though America would not
have a president-elect for several weeks, just as in 2000.
With 120 million Americans casting their votes, representing 60 percent of the total registered voters
and setting records with the highest voter turnout since 1968, President Bush was declared the winner,
receiving 51 percent of the votes, making him the first president since his father to receive more than half
of the nation's popular vote. Along with a Republican president remaining in office, Congress also became
predominantly Republican, with 36 filling seats in the Senate and 231 in the House of Representatives. Even
with the war in Iraq, high unemployment and a battered economy, moral issues stoked the fire in the hearts
of many Americans, winning the election for President Bush according to some. In addition to becoming a
conservatively-dominated nation, 1 1 states approved an amendment to their state constitutions banning gay
marriage, making this election year truly historic.
Max Stein
Student Life
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Could you give us a brief overview of the project and what it entails?
Our goal this year is to donate over 1,000 books to local New Orleans children and record at least 500 of these books on tape.
Literacy is an ongoing problem in the state of Louisiana, especially in New Orleans. Support from Tulane's campaign will help
promote literacy proficiency within the New Orleans school system.
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How do you feel the project will benefit society. New Orleans and our community?
Literacy is an enormous problem. Children who do not have access to literature will not be able to fully develop reading skills.
We attempt to bring these children resources to overcome illiteracy.
What obstacles did you come across during your work and how did you overcome them?
We lost all of our supplies and a tree this year. Money was a real problem until the Newcomb Life Grant was given to the Book
Giving Tree.
How has the Book Giving Tree project met or exceeded your expectations?
Far and above so far.
How do you feel the Tulane community responded to the project?
I feel that this project could grow and become bigger and better out the community response this year has impressed me.
What was your biggest accomplishment during this project and how did it affect you?
Just seeing an entire room full of books and so many or them being wrapped in one day makes me feel like my work has paid
off. It was hard to get this project back on its feet after we lost so much in the move from the UC. I can't wait to make the Book
giving Tree even bigger and better next year!
Do you hope to see this project continued and for what reasons?
I should hope that this project would be continued. I believe that the campaign for childhood literacy is extremely important.
The more Tulane students can support this cause, the higher the literacy rates in schools surrounding the Tulane community
will become.
Interview with Rachel Zegas by Karen Reed
Having successfully collected over 1,000 children's
books, the program used a spare closet in the
Howard-Tilton library to store the books before
delivering them to the educational programs and
schools awaiting them. Each book was individually
wrapped and labeled for individual students,
personalizing the program's efforts.
Photo and Caption by Karen Reed
Finding a quiet spot. Sierra Tolbert (so., Newcomb) reads her book aloud to a tape recorder.
Students created books on tape of almost 500 books to aid students having trouble learning
how to read, or who didn't have the adult presence in their lives to help teach the skill.
Photo and Caption by Karen Reed
Putting the finishing
touches on her package,
Sarah Graham tapes up
the end of her book.
Organizer Rachel Zegas
was particularly proud
of her35volunteersand
their efforts when they
wrapped 323 books in
one afternoon.
Photo and Caption by
Karen Reed
Lucy Killen (sr.. Freeman)
picks a book to read
for the recorder The
goal of the projea was
to provide access to
literature to helpchildren
overcome illiteracy.
Photo and Caption by
Karen Reed
Uptown Nightlii
Top Uptown
Hangouts
Brunos
T.j. Quills
Madigan's
The Bulldog
F and M's
Vera Cruz
Phillips
Photos Courtesy
of Ariel Baverman,
NokSuddhiprakarn,
Kimberly Smith and
Lauren Ruth
Cia Bearden (jr., Newcomb) and Courtney Key (so.,
Newcomb) enjoy a Thursday evening at an uptown
hangout. Vera Cruz.
Photo and Caption by Ariel Baverman
Jennifer Simkin (jr., Newcomb), Kathleen Hopely (jr., Newcomb), Katie Jones (sr.,
Newcomb), Kanako Asai (jr., Newcomb) and Ariel Baverman (jr., Newcomb) relax with
some beverages at Vera Cruz on a Thursday night.
Photo Courtesy of Ariel Baverman
Caption by Ariel Baverman
Jennifer Hoppe (jr.. Freeman) retreives her darts at Bruno's. Any night of
the week, you can find people at Bruno's playing pool or shooting darts.
Photo Courtesy of Nancy Kim
Caption by Ariel Baverman
Student Life
"I went there one time." Don't worry, that is not a normal response to the library. Besides the incredible
selection of books one can choose from in the main library or one of the eleven different libraries within
Howard-Tilton Memorial Library, it is a great place to study and get some serious homework done. Finding
at least one person in your class at the library is an easy task, especially during midterms and finals. Some
students do choose to study in other locations; however they still use the different services the library
provides, such as the 250 free pages of printing a semester. Although many students do use the library
for its great resources and study spots, the occasional girl will head there to "check out the frat study
hours."
Meaghan Collahan
Working Hard in the Big Easy: The Reily Center
lere's a snapshot from last fall representing entH
period of one week:
Opening to Noon - 3,973
7:30 p.m. - 4,287 H
Early Afternoon to 4 p.m. - 4,142
7:30 p.m. to close - 1,802
Even in the middle of the day, there is always a
wait for the step machines. Living in a city re-cently
named one of the top ten fattest cities in
the United States, it speaks highly of our genera-tion
to have students so fitness-focused.
Photo and Caption by Karen Reed
One of the most-prized features of the on-campus recreation center is the indoor
swimming pool. Sitting at 50 meters by 25 yards, the pool is used to teach
water fitness classes to students and the New Orleans community, as well as for
relaxation and general exercise.
Photo and Caption by Karen Reed
Working hard on the treadmills, students and local residents get their daily
exercise at the gym. Each of the machines available for use at Reily are
suited with televisions with independent controls, allowing each member
their own viewing experience while working out.
Photo and Caption by Karen Reed
Situated near Claiborne Avenue, the Reily Student Recreation Center is a
cornerstone of Tulane society. Features of the center include a 7,000 square foot
weight room, a variety of exercise machines, an indoor track, basketball and
racquetball courts and an outdoor social area. Reily offers many different kinds of
classes teaching new skills from spinning to African-Caribbean dancing.
Photo and Caption by Karen Reed
Student Life
period of time as above:
Monday: 2,145 entrances Tuesday: 2,014 entrances
Wednesday: 2,081 entrances Thursday: 1,755 entrances
Friday: 1,525 entrances
Sunday: 1,023 entrances
Saturday: 1,039 entrances
Total one-week entrances: 11,582
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Construction on the University Center has been under way since January 2004, and things are starting to
look different. The construction of the new University Center is supposed to be complete by Spring of 2006.
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VJ's Coffee, located by Willow houses and underneath Stern, supplies
students with their necessary caffeine intake. The coffee shop served
a popular place to have meetings, meet friends or study.
Photo and Caption by Karen Reed
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Adding variety to their menus, the Bruff cafeteria staff sponsored
themed lunch days to keep the students interested. British Invasion
food day featured fish and chips, English trifle and mushy peas,
complete with a British chef to answer questions about the culture.
Photo and Caption by Karen Reed
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and Mayer houses, Le 9
Gourmet is a made-to-order
restaurant offering pasta,
sandwiches and quesadlllas.
Beyond filling food orders, the
store sold cheeses, soda, chips,
salsa and candy snacks.
Photo and Caption by Karen
Reed
Student Life
With construction falling behind because of foundation difficulties, the new University Center is planned to open in the Spring of 2006. Once open, the UC will
house multiple fast food restaurants, bookstore, campus radio station and various other community services available on campus.
Photo and Caption by Karen Reed
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Mardi Cras occurs 40 days before Easter. Also called
"Fat Tuesday", the day signifies the beginning of Lent,
a religious tradition of sacrificing a personal vice to
represent Jesus' withdrawal into the desert for 40
days.
King cake is a round, frosted cake with a plastic baby
hidden inside; whoever gets the piece with the baby
las to provide the king cake on the next occasion. I
Spectators beg for beads from the Fourth of July float at the Krewe oj Iris parade. Each
parade has a different theme, this particular one being world holidays including Valentine's
Day, Christmas and St. Patrick's Day.
Photo and Caption by Karen Reed
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Otherwise known as flambeaux, the men carry lit
kerosene torches, performing tricks to earn coins
from the watchful crowd. In the past, the flambeaux
i^ere used to light the floats, which are now self-lit.
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(Above) A float rider scans the awaiting crowd and prepares her throws. Riders provide
their own throws, usually spending hundreds of dolars.
Photo and Caption by Karen Reed
(Left) Three parade riders toss beads at the
parade goers from their decorated float. It is
tradition for all float riders to wear masks over
their eyes, concealing their identities while
adding a decorative flair to their outfits.
Plwto and Caption by Karen Reed
Student Life
Photo Courtesy of Claire Anderson
Caption by Karen Reed
A group of Latin American dancers mambo proudly down the street. Groups of dancers, bands,
and cheerleaders from around the nation traveled to the city to participate in multiple parades,
concerned a considerable honor.
Photo and Caption by Karen Reed
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Eagerly awaiting the next float, two local children stand with their
unique sign asking for the riders to aim at their target. New Orleans
locals came up with one-of-a-kind ways designed to encourage the
riders to throw the high quality prizes in their direction.
Photo and Caption by Karen Reed
A giant bear looks menacing over his float riders. Most Krewes
focused on not only making their floats attractive and fun, but also
impressive; it was an unspoken contest to try and have the most
imaginative floats of the season.
Photo Courtesy of Claire Anderson
Caption by Karen Reed
Student Life
Standing proud overlooking the crowd, the replica of the Zulu Witch Doctor blazes a trail down
St. Charles Avenue. The Zulu parade was composed of all African-American participants, having
persevered for generations through the racism and segregation of the past.
Photo by Claire Anderson
Caption by Karen Reed
Waiting for the parade to resume moving, the North Carolina State University Navy and Marine
ROTC stand at attention. The United States Army, Marines and Navy were proud to represent
themselves in full uniform throughout the duration of the festivities.
Photo and Caption by Karen Reed
Giving a menacing look, Cupid points his arrow ac
the oncoming crowds. Most floats had impressive
decorations and depictions of well-known characters
in society, such as Dr. Evil from Austin Powers and
the leprechauns of St. Patrick's Day.
Photo Courtesy of Claire Anderson
Caption by Karen Reed
Sitting proudly atop his outhouse throne, the King of Tucks waves at his kingdom as he rides down the road.
Commonly known as the "joke" parade, the Tucks parade had floats designed more towards children, such as
Yoda, ET and Austin Powers.
Photo and Caption by Karen Reed
Glistening in the sun, the marching band's brass section marches proudly along.
Marching bands from Louisiana middle and high schools, as well as from states
around the nation, came to march in parades, often participating in more than one.
Pl^oto and Caption by Karen Reed Girls adorned in bright blue taunt the crowds at the Zulu parade with their
beads. The Zulu parade is widely acclaimed as one of the most famous, known
for the hand-painted coconuts yearned after but that few parade goers ever
receive.
Plioto Courtesy of Claire Anderson
Caption by Karen Reed
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Student Life
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Organizations o
With over 250 student organizations at
Tulane, there is something for everyone. This
section lists and describes just some of the
clubs at Tulane.
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PRESIDENT
Melody Baham
UNDERGRADUATE
CHIEF OF STAFF
Chris Johnson
SECRETARY
Carrie Mitchell
PARLIAMENTARIAN
Robjudd
DIRECTOR OF
TECHNOLOGY
Tony Vanky
The Tulane University Student Council was first organized in March 1915, and was composed
of the President of the various student bodies of the University. The President of the Student
Council served as the general student body President. Student government later evolved as
the Associated Student Body and provided for the campus wide election of a President and
Vice President.
Revisions to the ASB Constitution in 1966 established two Vice Presidents - Vice
President for Administration and Vice President for Finance. In 1972 constitutional
amendments added to the student government a Vice President for University Affairs. In
1980 constitutional amendments added a Vice President for Academic Affairs. In 1990 a Vice
President for Student Life was added and in 1996 the Vice President for Administration was
changed to the Executive Vice President.
In 1998 the Associated Student Body split into two houses, the Graduate and
Professional Student Association and the Undergraduate Student Government. Each house
was granted an executive cabinet, eliminating the Associated Student Body Vice Presidents.
The Associated Student Body President remains as the only student government official
elected by the entire student body. This record was initially compiled and displayed in
August 1979. This electronic version was compiled in and displayed in 2003. Its purpose is to
recognize the individuals who have distinguished themselves as student government leaders
at Tulane University.
Injormation Courtesy of the ASB Website
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The Undergraduate Student Government (USG) is the governing body for all undergraduate organizations at Tulane.
The use was formed to give students an active voice at the university, and to address students' concerns regarding the
university, its administration, and issues effecting the quality of education and life here at Tulane. All USC meetings are
open to the public, and are held bi-weekly. The USG Senate consists of three parts. First, each undergraduate college
elects a number of senators to represent it at USG meetings. Second, the chairs of the various organization councils
(Association of Liberal Arts and Pre-Professional Organizations, Associations of Programming and Performance
Organizations, Association of Service and Education Organizations, Club Sports, Media Board, Multicultural Council,
Political Action League, and Tulane Council of Campus Religious Organizations) speak on issues affecting the groups under
their jurisdiction. Finally, an Executive Council, consisting of a President and five Vice-Presidents, presides over the Senate
meetings and represents the student body before the administration. The USG invites students with any issues or concerns
to come and speak during the Student Forum of a USG .meeting or to contact the USG.
Information Courtesy of the USG Website
PRESIDENT
Brad Patout
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT
Danny Frost
VP - STUDENT LIFE
Jonathon Rudner
VP - STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
Danielle Narveson
VP' FINANCE
Jaclyn Rosenson
VP' PUBLIC AFFAIRS
Sarah Edgar
SECRETARY
Daisy Gurdian
PARLIAMENTARIAN
Travis Meyer
Organizations o
Newcomb Senate had another successful year representing the interests of Newcomb students and maintaining the
standards of academic excellence, preserving the tradition and fostering the atmosphere and identity of the H. Sophie
Newcomb Memorial College through programs, activities and proposed legislation. This year, the group sponsored a host
of activities for Newcomb students such as Celebrate Newcomb Week, with weeklong activities such as an ice cream social
with Dean Lowenthal, a Toast to Newcomb at the home of the dean and an election watch in the JL lounge. Newcomb
Activities Expo was also held during this week, and at the end of the fall semester Newcomb Senate again sponsored the
Book Giving Tree, which donated books to New Orleans children. Newcomb Senior and Senate President Beth Sundstrom
said, "I feel that the Newcomb College Senate fosters the existence of a Newcomb community and provides an opportunity
for students to develop confidence and leadership skills in a nurturing environment. As a student government, we also
tackle important campus concerns and strive to increase awareness regarding issues relevant to women in our university
and community. We actively strive to perpetuate the values of Newcomb College through campus events, speakers and
community outreach programs."
By Eileen Linnabery
Photos Courtesy ofShira Finkelstein
Beth Sundstrom - Newcomb Senate President
Maria Purvis - Newcomb Senate Vice-President
Shira Finkelstein - Newcomb Senate Secretary
Whitney Sheppard - Newcomb Senate Treasurer
Alison Phillips - Parliamentarian
Claire Breedlove - Senior Class President
Lori Hawkins - Senior Class Representative
Jessie Gray - Senior Class Representative
Elaine Hume - Senior Class Representative
Dani Ross - Junior Class President
Erin Bowers - Junior Class Representative
Lauren DeFrank - Junior Class Representative
Haley Dupree - Sophomore Class President
Valerie Fontenot - Sophomore Class Representative
Jody Webre - Sophomore Class Representative
Cheryl Johnson - Freshman Class President
Diane Isaacson - Freshman Class Representative
Sarah Hattier - Freshman Class Representative
Sage Middleton - Campus Concerns Committee Chair
Stacy Henderson - CONNECT Committee Chair
Megan Martin - CONNECT Committee Chair
Sarah Secrest - CONNECT Committee Co-chair
Heather Stovall - Public Relations Committee Chair
Barkley Rafferty - Public Relations Committee Co-Chair
Jennifer Gerber - Elections & Personnel
Committee Chair
Katja Lang - Spring Arts Committee Chair
Nicole McCormack - Women's Forum Committee Chair
Emma Drozdowski - USG Whip
Tabitha Edgens - USG Representative
Kristen Glen - USG Representative
Jordana Goldstein - USG Representative
Nicole Hebert - USG Representative
Jessica Roberts - USG Representative
Marike Svoboda - USG Representative
Jessica Trahan - USG Representative
Chelsea Newton - USG Representative
Victoria Wester - USG Representative
Rachel Carducci - USG Representative-At-Large
Melody Chen - USG Representative-At-Large
Arushi Kak - USG Representative-At-Large
Margarita Perez - Director Newcomb Programs
Sarah McCarty - Program Coordinator
Information Courtesy of Shira Finkelstein
Organizations
Tulane Senate
As the student government body of Tulane College, the College Senate conveys the concerns of students to the College
and University administrations. Throughout the course of the year, the Senate also organizes academic and social
programming for Tulane College students. Among the annual Senate-sponsored events are the "What's My Major?"
forum, featuring faculty from departments of the Faculty of the Liberal Arts and Sciences; "Day at the Diamond," a
Senate-sponsored Tulane baseball game; and the "Big Brother Program," w^hich welcomes incoming freshman to Tulane
College. I
Additional activities include significant community service involvement and the production of a bi-annual newsletter.
Tulane College Senators also serve as marshals at the College's annual commencement ceremony.
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Through its activities, the Senate seeks to further the sense of tradition and pride in Tulane College. All programs are
intended to benefit the students of Tulane College.
Information Courtesy of Tulane Senate Website
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Each year during the spring semester, University College students elect a president, vice-president (fulftime student), vice-president
(part-time student), secretary, treasurer and senators-at-large. These officials function as the University College
Student Government. Additionally, the president of the college government appoints (generally from among the elected
officials) two representatives to the university-wide Associated Student Body Senate.
Student government is funded by a mandatory student fee. Part of the income goes to Tulane University student
organizations and activities, and part is retained by the University College Student Government Association. Student activity
fees are distributed by the Associated Student Body, which organizes campus activities. The University College Student
Government Association requests its budget from that body. i
Information Courtesy of the University College Stumnt Government Website
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The Freeman Student Government is the formal organization of students enrolled in the BSM program. All BSM
students are automatically members of Freeman Student Government. The Freeman Student Government influences
many of the curricular and extracurricular activities of the Freeman School of Business. Students play a role in modifying
the curriculum, in evaluating courses, in hearings of academic integrity, in planning academically related activities,
in selecting faculty for special honors, and in organizing a schedule of social events. BSM students are encouraged to
take a leadership role in Freeman Student Government and to support the activities sponsored by Freeman Student
Government. i
Information Courtesy of the Freeman Student Government Website
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The Tulane Meditation Club is a non-sectarian, obligation-free community organization open to Tulane students, faculty,
staff, and friends.
The purpose of the club is to provide an avenue for members to experience the benefits of any or all of the following:
1) Meditation and Self Inquiry;
2) Group Inquiry and Reflection;
3) Engaging in good works.
The Tulane Meditation Club encourages people to employ meditation, mindfulness, and meditative philosophical insights to
consciously and conscientiously develop their own personal, moral, and spiritual values - and to live through those values for
the benefit of all of the sentient beings who might benefit from such efforts.
To this end, the TMC invites you to:
1) participate in our meetings where we can collectively explore different kinds of meditation;
2) cultivate greater self-knowledge, mindfulness, happiness, morality, and integrity;
, 3) discuss meditative philosophy and insight in a non-sectarian environment;
4) engage in enlightened activism and collective community service;
5) convene with like-minded people in an open setting.
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The purpose of this organization is to provide a network of people and resources to start, work, and complete game projects
and have fun doing so. Additionally the organization will work to increase awareness of the field of gaming and Tulane
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The purpose of this organization is to fund, organize, and operate the TURBO competition. Additionally, the TURBO
Club will increase awareness of the field of robotics on campus.
Information Courtesy of the TURBO Website
The Governor's Program of Abstinence
The purpose of this organization shall be to spread the abstinence message to Tulane students to prevent the epidemic of
sexually transmitted diseases on our campus. Membership shall be open to any Tulane student who makes a conscious
decision to remain sexually pure until marriage regardless of what they have done in the past as long as they uphold their new
commitment. Membership can be denied to any student in the club who actively has sex out of marriage.
Information Courtesy of the Governor's Program of Abstinence Website
Feminist Majority Leadership Alliance (FMLA)
The purposes of the Feminist Majority Leadership Alliance of Tulane University will be: 1. To establish a broad
constituency to work in pursuit of feminist ideals -- social, political, and economic equality for women and men, girls and
boys. 2. To study and take action on national, campus, and local feminist issues and concerns. 3. To provide leadership
and career building opportunities for feminist students. 4. To educate the college/university community about feminist
issues. 5. To enhance feminist community on campus.
Information Courtesy of the FMLA Website
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The Tulane University chapter of Amnesty International works under the guidance of the general organization of Amnesty
International. As an organization, Amnesty works to uphold human rights worldwide. The procedure for urging countries
to maintain humanity for the treatment of their citizens is based on the signed contract by most countries to respect the
International Declaration of Human Rights. Amnesty is a non-partisan organization that does not try to change politics but
urges political leaders to obey the declaration to which they have already agreed.
Current campaigns include: Stop Torture, Stop Violence against Women, Global Corporate Accountability for Worker's
Rights, Abolish the Death Penalty. K
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Organizations
American Society of Civil Engineers
ASCE is a pre-professional organization that provides oppourtunites for civil engineering students to learn more about
their field and to make professional contacts.
Information Courtesy of the American Society ojGvil Engineers Website
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We are an organization that brings together the chemical engineering community at Tulane. The AlChE provides
numerous services and activities to chemical engineers at Tulane, including mentoring program, panel discussions, and
presentations.
Information Courtesy of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers Website
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
The purpose of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers is to integrate the experience of practicing engineers with
students pursuing a degree in mechanical engineering.
Information Courtesy of the Amencan Society of Mechanical Engineers Website
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The purpose of the Audio Engineering Society is to increase educational and scientific knowledge in audio engineering,
to promote and advance this science and its allied arts in both theoretical and practical application. The Audio
Engineering Society also hopes to stimulate interest in audio engineering, to encourage interchange and intercourse of
ideas among its members and to promote and maintain high professional standards among its members.
Information Courtesy of the Audio Englneenng Society Website
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The Society of Automotive Engineers has more than 380 collegiate chapters at universities worldwide. Through the guidance
of SAE faculty advisors, over 15,000 student members participate in hands-on engineering projects, attend free section
meetings and benefit from free technical papers and Special Publications. Many students build vehicles to compete in SAE's
annual Collegiate Design Competitions, which include Mini Baja", Formula SAE", Aero Design^ Supermileage®, Walking
Machine Challenge™, and Clean Snowmobile Challenge™.
Information Courtesy of the Society of Automotive Engineers Website
The purpose of this organization is to
a) increase understanding of various Slavic cultures
b) differentiate between Slavic cultures
c) provide a forum for discussion of all relevant topics
d) host speakers and events alone or in conjunction with other Tulane organizations on relevant topics.
Information Courtesy of the Tulane University Slavic Association Website
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National Society of
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The Tulane Chapter of the National Society of
Blacl< Engineers (NSBE) strove this year to uphold
the society's mission of increasing the number of
culturally responsible black engineers who excel
academically, succeed professionally and positively
impact the community. Last year Tulane teamed
up with fellow NSBE school Xavier University to
work together in achieving their organization's
goals. This year the partnership continued with
joint social events such as the Tulane/Xavier
Skating Night. In addition to this valuable
union, the NSBE attended their fall Regional
Conference and spring National Conference. These
conventions included valuable workshops and
career fairs.
To show high school students what it means to
study to become an engineer, the NSBE held Pre-
College initiative Conferences with students from
McDonough 35 Sr. High. Students also volunteered
in the Christmas in October community service
program. In addition to all these accomplishments,
Tulane Chapter students earned first and second
place in the Oratorical Contest and participated in
the African-American Quiz Bowl.
By Eileen Linnabery
Pre-Law Societ
The purpose of the Pre-Law Society is to inform
students about law school and the practice of law.
Information Courtesy of the Pre-Law Society Website
African American Congress
of Tulane (ACT)
Back to Front, Left to Right: Jonathan Stewart, Bayoji Akingbola, Gerard Randolph,
Derek Joe, Alex Davis, Courtney Ordone, Rene Baptiste, Sola Cardosa, Jassoni
Young, Ryan Brickham, Ashley Mayes, Chris Jackson, Jeremy Rose.
Photo by Ariel Baverman
The African-American Congress of Tulane, ACT, was established
in 1969 as the first African-American organization on the
Tulane campus. The purpose of the organization is serving the
needs of the African-American population of the university.
ACT promotes cultural, academic, social, and political growth
and awareness of issues and problems relevant to the Black
community, encourages a positive image of African Americans to
support its members in achieving their educational goals, strives
for academic excellence among their members through the use
of study groups, mentoring programs, tutorial programs, and one
of the largest test, book, and workbook files on campus.
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Intramurals Coordinator: Rene Baptiste
Information Courtesy of the ACT Website
Photo and Caption by Ariel Baverman
Anthropology Student Union
The purpose of this organization is to provide solidarity among
students interested in Anthropology, and to provide academic
enrichment for those students in the form of gathered
information on programs, scholarships, fellowships, and current
events in the field of Anthropology.
Information Courtesy of the Anthropology Student Union Website
Organizations
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The Tulane-lsrael Public Affairs Committee (TIPAC) put the "Israel Dimension" into student political activism. This
year TIPAC participated in the "Dude, Where's My Party?" activities expo to help students sitting on the fence decide
who their vote would go for in the November presidential election. TIPAC also held an Israel Advocacy Training Day in
October with the goals of recruiting and training pro-Israel students and giving them the skills and resources necessary
to become an advocate for Israel. This all-day affair included guest speakers, discussions, a marketing information
session, dinner and a concert. Although TIPAC does advocate political activism and strong U.S. -Israel relations, they are a
bipartisan and nondenominationai organization. All that is required to get involved with the Tulane-lsrael Public Affairs
Committee is a shared belief that it is necessary for the United States to have a strong relationship with Israel.
By Eileen Linnabery
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in a year with a heated presidential campaign and election, the political organizations on campus had a lot to say. Tulane
College Republicans, a group that existed to actively campaign for Republican candidates in all elections, worked this
year to bring a conservative message to campus through carefully chosen speakers and discussions. College Republicans
hosted such speakers as Louisiana state Sen. Walter Boasso and congressional candidate Art Schwertz to help foster
intellectual debate on campus. For the 2004 election, College Republicans participated in the "Get Out and Vote" effort
for David Vitter in the Senate race in Louisiana. Members of the group phone banked, did door-to-door canvassing,
and sign-waved for Vitter and Bush. With rumors that some voters faced opposition at the polls this year, President of
College Republicans Thomas Thompson (sr, Tulane) commented on the opposition that many College Republicans faced
on the Tulane campus, saying, "Difficulties when voting? Well, I have not heard of any when voting, but there has been
an extreme bias on campus that led to many CRs being afraid to state they are Republican on this campus." The Tulane
College Republicans hope that in the future their political views will be accepted and respected on campus.
By Eileen Linnabery
President: Chris Stow-Serge
Vice President: Jason Happ
Treasurer: John Caddel
Secretary: Dave Friedman
Community Service: Emily Rothschild
Public Relations: Lucia Marker-Moore
Technology Director: Devin Hendricks
Freshman Representative: Tim Steinhelfer
Social Chair: Andrea Dube
This year the Tulane College Democrats have become a leader among College Democrats chapters in Louisiana. They
worked hard on the Kerry campaign sponsoring trips to Florida, as well as local canvassing and visibility efforts. The result
was that Tulane's precinct turned out 46% more democratic voters than in 2000 and the Democrats won the precinct
by 230%! After Kerry's November 2nd loss, the Tulane College Democrats kept working hard for run-off Congressional
candidate Charlie Melancon. The Election Day phone calls for Melancon outnumbered his margin of victory. In the
second semester, secretary David Friedman headed up the creation of "The Smart Ass", the newsletter of the Tulane
College Democrats. The Smart Ass runs commentary on current political issues such as the fight to preserve Social
Security and Republican bankruptcy legislation. The Dems continued the tradition of Social Justice Week, partnering
with other campus organizations to raise awareness of progressive issues. In March they sponsored a trip to a campaign
training session and in April brought more people than all the other schools combined to the Louisiana College
Democrats state-wide convention . While we have had our rough moments as a party this year, the Tulane College
Democrats continue to push forward with effective advocacy.
Information Courtesy of The Tulane College Democrats and Kristin Fine
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The purpose of the Tulane University Linguistic Folk is to further the field of linguistic study, increase on-campus awareness
of Linguistics, and provide a common grouping for linguistics for both recreation and academic pursuits.
Information Courtesy of the linguistic folk Website
American MarketiKig Association
Open to all students, Tulane's collegiate chapter of the American Marketing
Association presented members with the opportunity to learn from real-world
marketing professionals. Many guest speakers came with valuable lessons and
tools to teach members about marketing to certain demographics and how
to network with executives. "The AMA offers a great supplement to Tulane's
classroom experience and provides its members with the competitive advantage
necessary to succeed in today's marketing field," said president Todd Exier,
School of Business senior. This year, in addition to monthly chapter meetings
and networking luncheons, the AMA attended the Intercollegiate Conference
in April. They participated in a marketing research focus group for the House
of Blues and also created and marketed a 'Tulane Day' at a local New Orleans
Voodoo arena football game.
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President: Todd ExIer
Executive Vice President: Julie Ernst
VP-Membership: Makenzie Morris
VP-Programs: Dustin Young
VP-Promotions: Carey Brennan
VP-Communications: Robin Lebovitz
VP-Finance: Kristin Tarsi
Faculty Advisor: Harish Sujan
Staff Advisor: John Silbernagel
lousiness and Law Society
The purpose of the Business and Law Society is to
provide members with information on legal and
business related topics. The organization strives to
provide members with practical interaction and
experiences with members of the business and legal
communities. The primary purpose of the Business and
Law Society is to provide exposure to contemporary
issues involving the interactions of business and law
and to educate members on professional opportunities
in business law. Additionally, the Business and Law
Society facilitates educating members on law school
admission related issues.
Information Courtesy of the Business and Law Society
Website
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The purpose of the Freman Consulting Group is to
provide business consulting to local organizations on
a non-fee basis. FCC has been in existence for over six
years throught the support of the TABA and the Levy-
Rosenblum Institute for Entrepreneurship.
Information Courtesy of the Freeman Consulting Group
Website
Psychology Club
The purpose of the Psychology Club is three-fold. One, the psychology club aims to increase awareness of the opportunities
of psychology for students at Tulane University. Second, it aims to create a forum for those people interested in learning
more about psychology, to gather information, and to participate in the field. Thirdly, the Psychology club serves to facilitate
involvement in psychological issues through participation in relevant community service projects, in leadership roles in this
organization, and in lectures, films, etc., relevant to this field.
Information Courtesy of the Psychology Club Website
Organizations
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Emily Edwards, President
Cecily Lehman, Vice President
Rachel Chetta, Secretary
Mari Kantrow, Treasurer
Katie Lucy
Meghan Black
Kaitlin Freienmuth
Chelsea Motter
Sarah Moser
Laura Brown
Megan Strauss
The Tulane Exercise and Sports Science Society, a new club that emerged onto
the extra curricular scene this year, proved to be an important new addition for
students and faculty alike. Affiliation with Exercise and Sports Science, a University
College major program, was not a requirement for this new club but rather just
an interest in general wellness. TESSS welcomed students from all colleges to
participate in the organization. Vice President Cecily Lehman, University College
Senior, explained the purpose of the club as, "to provide education and services
that promote wellness and performance enhancement through social interaction,
academic and career opportunities, and
community service." At meetings every other Wednesday in the Reily Center
students gathered to discuss and learn about topics ranging from what they
can do with their Exercise and Sports Science degree to their personal body fat
percentages. In its first year, the club has gained recognition and will be a part of
the Tulane community for years to come.
By Eileen Linnabery
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The Women in Science Club has been a Newcomb tradition for years. This year, the organization brought an old tradition to
life by reinstating the Faculty Member of the Year Award. They gave this award to any professor, male or female, that they
feel made a significant contribution to science. The recipient of the award received a plaque that was hung in Newcomb Hall.
In addition to the revival of the Faculty Member of the Year Award, Women in Science implemented many other interesting
activities this year Students put on science and magic shows for local children. Other volunteer projects that WIS partici-pated
in included walking in the MS Walk with CACTUS and working with TUNA on Brain Week activities. The group also
organized a Medical Panel with medical students and doctors to discuss the medical field with members. Women in Science
played an active role on campus and in the community this year.
By Eileen Linnabery
RtiidtiiM Hall AitoelatkNi (lUtA)
The Tulane University Residence Hall Association is a representative body comprised of all students who live in the residence halls. The Residence Hall Association
is the student voice on campus. The organization's goal is to provide students with the opportunity and desire to become involved in their residential experience.
Photos by Eileen Linnabery
Information Courtesy of the RHA Website
TULASO was founded to bring together undergraduates who share an interest in Latin America, ranging from career
opportunities to cultural experiences to academic study.
Information Courtesy of the Tulane University Latin American Studies Organization Website
Philosophy Club
The Tulane Philosophy Society had a busy fall semester for the first time in a long time. The club has been inactive for
a few years but it has made an eventful come back. They brought in several guest lecturers to talk to students about
philosophical debates taking place in the world today. One of the lecturers was from as far away as
Australia. Topics included overpopulation, copy write laws and voting. Some of the lectures were given by Tulane graduate
students which allowed students in the society to learn more about the philosophy department at Tulane. All of the
lectures were followed by a discussion. Students debated each other and the speaker, bringing in their many different
viewpoints.
The club members were not just philosophy majors. In fact people from all the different grades and colleges regularly
attended club meetings. Newcomb college freshman Melissa Kimbler described the society as "a great forum for
discussion" and later added "we get free pizza". The Tulane Philosophy Society is a good place to go if you are interested in
philosophy or just to hear a good argument.
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Officers for 2004-2005 :
Wt President : Grant Williams
Vice President : Ryan Chamberlain
Treasurer : Greg Starr
Secretary : Sanmati Rao
Advertising : Stacey Des Marais
Synapse : Kris Day
Volunteer Chair : Elena Ivanina
Social Chair : Brittany Copp
tAcademic Chair : Vishnu Cuddapah
tuna's first president, Ardalan Minokadeh said TUNA intends to serve many
purposes including:
-inviting speakers to the campus for seminars and discussions
-to expose the Tulane community and Greater New Orleans to neuroscience
and issues of the brain
-to expose majors or those interested to possible future careers or educational
opportunities in the field
-let Neuroscience majors meet each other
-provide academic, social, or other support for the growing number of
Neuroscience majors on campus
Information Courtesy of the TUNA Website
Tulane University Paralegal Association (TUPA)
The purposes for which the organization is formed are those set forth in the following provisions:
(1) Promote and maintain high standards in the paralegal profession.
(2) To unite a body of the Students, Alumni, Faculty and Staff of the Colleges or Schools of Tulane University in order
to promote and further in every proper way the mutual interests of those persons interested in legal matters and the
University.
(3) Provide a forum for meeting, exchanging ideas, and furthering continuing legal education.
(4) Gain recognition for the organization and the paralegal program at Tulane University among the student population,
Tulane Law School, and those working in the field of law.
(5) Assist the Tulane University College paralegal students in realizing their career and educational goals.
Information Courtesy of the Paralegal Association Website
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The Community Action Council of Tulane University
Students (CACTUS) aimed, through its work, to create
a world where CACTUS was no longer necessary. The
organization was designed to expose students to the
social crises facing urban centers like New Orleans
and to build two-way learning relationships. CACTUS
helped the Tulane community lessen the gap between
themselves and the broader community.
Every year CACTUS sponsored Outreach Tulane,
the university's single largest day of community
service. Nearly 1,000 members of the Tulane
community gathered at sites all across the city in
various projects to help beautify and improve the
New Orleans community. "The Annual Paint Rally for
New Orleans Public Schools, sponsored by CACTUS,
is growing larger each year," stated President Chase
Billing (sr., Tulane). "This is a project based upon the
principle that children learn more effectively in an
appealing and inviting environment."
Other great projects sponsored by the group
included the annual and ever-popular CACTUS
Halloween Day, where children from New Orleans
public schools came to campus to trick-or-treat in
dorms, play games and take part in exciting activities
on Tulane's quads.
"There are countless dedicated volunteers involved
in CACTUS," according to Billings. "About half of
them work with children and schools, and the other
half perform diverse services, from visiting hospital
patients to serving food in a soup kitchen, spending
time with the elderly and building with Habitat for
Humanity." CACTUS helped others help themselves.
By Meredith Swam
Circle K
The New Orleans community at large was in great need of
community service, and Circle K, an international service
organization which focused on the improving the future
of children, jumped at the opportunity to make great
changes. "Circle K is more than a community service
organization, it's a community in which the members
become a family," Circle K President Kea Turner (jr.,
Newcomb) happily stated. "Circle K is an international
club that works closely with other Circle K, Kiwanis and
Key Clubs throughout New Orleans, Louisiana, Mississippi
and Tennessee. We work with organizations such as
Habitat for Humanity and Rebuilding Together to help
build and refurbish houses in underdeveloped areas of the
city."
Other notable groups Circle K worked with included
the Ronald McDonald House, the local Children's Hospital,
Bethlehem Children's Residential Treatment Center and
Belle Reve, a home for AIDS patients located in the French
Quarter. Members also volunteered at the Louisiana
SPCA animal shelter, both socializing with the animals and
assisting in animal adoptions. The list of annual events
Circle K participated in included the NO-AIDS Walk,
Making Strides for Breast Cancer and Light the Night
Walk, all of which raised money for research and disease
prevention. More events included Boo at the Zoo, Take
Back the Night, Angel Tree, March of Dimes and Relay for
Life.
By Meredith Swain
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The Green Club was founded in 1988 by a group of
students who wanted to initiate a recycling program on
campus. The University has since adopted such practices.
The Green Club also initiated many other environmental
projects such as Earth Day festivals and community
service outings. The community service work that Green
Club did throughout New Orleans this year was a great
help to the city's environmental problems.
By Eileen iinnabery and Rachel Andersen
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Tulane Men Against Rape
Tulane Men Against Rape was an organization of
men and women from the Tulane community that
was dedicated to educating the Tulane community
and the surrounding areas on the problem of sexual
abuse/violence in our community. TMAR sponsored
the R.A.D. (Rape Aggression Defense) Program, which
is a nationally recognized self-defense program. TMAR
also participated in Take Back The Night, which was a
citywide march against violence. The rally was designed
to bring awareness and empowerment to individuals
and to inspire action that will bring an end to violence
against women. TMAR provided vital support to the
campus and community through their educational
programs and dedication to stopping violence and
sexual abuse against women.
By Eileen Linnabery and Rachel Andersen
Students Organized
Against Racism
This organization has been in existence since March of
2000. The purpose of SOAR is to strive to actively work
to eliminate racism and prejudice on our campus and
to promote understanding and social justice among all
members of our community. SOAR members worked
closely with the office of Multicultural Affairs to try and
reach these goals.
By Eileen Linnabery and Rachel Andersen
MOSAIC
MOSAIC is a gay-straight alliance intended to promote
understanding and acceptance of different sexualities
within the Tulane community as a whole.
Information Courtesy of the MOSAIC Website
Newcomb Assets
Assets plays a special role for Newcomb, primarily
providing support and service for Newcomb events.
Assets members organize and participate in community
service projects throughout the year Rising Newcomb
sophomores are selected for Assets on the basis of their
contributions to Newcomb during their freshman year
Information Courtesy of the Newcomb Assets Website
Stand For Children is a grassroots advocacy organization
that works to promote the rights of children at a local
and national level. At Tulane we focus on issues that
effect the Tulane community and the greater New
Orleans community.
Information Courtesy of the Stand for Children Website
Town Students Association
Composed of primarily native New Orleanians
and commuter students, this organization provides
information, services, fellowship, and various programs
that will help integrate town students into campus life.
Information Courtesy of the Student Affairs Website
Tulane Politics Club
The Tulane Politics Club was an organization which took
on many important issues this year. In the past year they
have been a voice against the war in Iraq. They have held
several protests in order "to mobilize students in support
of various liberation struggles" as stated by the president
of the club Jay Arena, a graduate school student who
expects to graduate in 2006. They marched with other
anti-war groups in the Martin Luther King Day parade.
They also work with groups in the local community that
promote justice. In November they organized a lecture on
racism in the New Orleans public schools. A woman who
worked in those public schools for three decades came to
talk to Tulane students about this issue and what Tulane's
role has been and should be in the struggle to end racism
in New Orleans.
This club has been dedicated to bringing a new
perspective to the Tulane campus. They wanted to
make sure that the students here are not forced to
choose between the Democrats and Republicans to find
their political identity. These students believed that a
third option is necessary. The president of Politics Club
described their ideology as "anti-capitalist, anti-racist,
pro-working class."
This is a dynamic organization that has been serious
about making a difference locally and nationally. For
students interested in activism that does not fit into the
two-party system, they have found a home in the Tulane
Politics Club.
By Hannah Humphrey
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The Tulare Jambalaya Yearbook
Ariel Baverman, Editor in Chief
Meghan Pendegar, Managing Editor
Crissy Paulson, Business Manager
Kimberly Smith, Content Manager
Leah Bartell, Advertising Manager
Anna Smith, Copy Editor
Eileen Linnabery, Organizations
Karen Reed, Student Life
Advisor: Tel Bailliet
We're finally back! After almost 10 years,
The Jambalaya is back in full force. Editor in
Chief Ariel Baverman (jr., Newcomb) and
Managing Editor Meghan Pendegar (so.,
Newcomb) are heading up the 2004-2005
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The Jam staff after a training session. The group met on a Saturday afternoon to learn about
layouts, publishing, and deadlines.
Photo Courtesy oj Ariel Baverman
Caption by Ariel Baverman
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Amy Goldfine, General Manager
Dustin Rainwater, Assistant General Manager
Sarah Rodriguez, Apprentice Co-Director
Liz Elliot, Apprentice Co-Director
Alex Fink, Tech Director
Alex Wiener, Production Director
Cass Dwyer, Sponsorship Director
Raj Gundur, Program Director
Caitlin Dysart, Head Music Director
Brandon Higginbotham, Promotions Director
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Advisor: Tel Bailliet
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TSTV's board members for Spring '05: Greg Starr - General Manager
Personnel Director - Steven Bright.
We spent the semester bringing the station back to operational and broadcast capabilities. We are ready to broadcast,
and shall begin doing so immediately upon the start of the new school year. It was a year of rebuilding from the wreckage
and chaos of the University Center displacement.
Information Courtesy of Greg Starr
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Executive Board Members:
Managing Editorial Board:
Jaclyn Rosenson - Editor in Chief
Maggie Brooke - Business Manager
Meera Unnithan - Main Section Editor
Sasha Redman - Production Manager
Sarah Wallace - Advertising Manager
Dave Murphy - Network Administrator
Jordan Hadas - Online Editor
Natalie Cox - "arcade" Editor
Christopher Johnson - Chief Copy Editor
Lindsay Michel - Personnel Director
Staff Editorial Board:
Managing Editorial Board PLUS
Leah Barber - News Co-Editor
Brad Nelson - News Co-Editor
Daniel Mezzanotte - Views Editor
Jason Lieser - Sports Editor
Erin Hall - "arcade" Reviews Editor
Tyler Hernandez - "arcade" Features Editor
Stevie Williams - Writing and Editing Coach
Drew Dickson - Staff Copy Editor
Jimmy Maruna - "arcade" Layout Editor
Jennifer Leslie - Main Section Layout Editor
Lee Saxon - Photography Editor
Associates/Assistants/Other:
Christina Le - News Assistant Editor
Kat Stromquist - Views Assistant Editor
Aaron Fox - Cartoonist for Views
Chris Burcham - Sports Assistant Editor
Bryan Cole - Sports Copy Editor
Marta Dehmlow - Assistant Main Section Layout
Danielle Kantor - Assistant Main Section Layout
Lauren Alessi - Assistant "arcade" Layout
Eve Buckwalter - Assistant "arcade" Layout
Kim Borneman - Assistant Ads Layout
Andrea Jumonville - Associate Photography
Editor
Leslie Frankel - Assistant Photography Editor
Lisa Frankel - Assistant Photography Editor
New Dishman - Senior Staff Phototgrapher
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The Tulane Hullabaloo is the eyes and ears of the
Tulane community. It is the primary source of
campus information for the students faculty, staff,
alumni and friends of Tulane University. Each issue
contains the news events, student achievements
and general interests issues that affect the reader's
daily campus life.
It is the duty of every Hullabaloo staff member
to contribute as best they can to the weekly
portrait of the university this organization
accurately and completely paints.
The Tulane Hullabaloo is published every
Friday of the academic year except for holidays.
Injormation Courtesy of the Tulane Hullabaloo Online
and jaclyn Rosenson
The eyes and ears of the Tulane Community
Organizations o
liMhNtfi
Media Board is comprised of the heads of all the Media Organizations and one other member
Media Board is responsible for bringing Media Week to campus.
This year they brought writer and novelist Mike Sager and news anchor Y\je Mane Jones.
Yve Marie Jones discusses her career and how to become
involved in the media world to an attentive audience.
Photograph and Caption by Ariel Baverman
Writer Mike Sager reads excerpts from his book "Scary Monsters and Super
Freaks; Stories of Sex, Drugs, Rock & Roll, and Murder" to an intrigued and
intimate audience. One member of this audience was student Mike Sager, a kicker
on the Tulane football team, who was a subject in a later work by Sager which
appeared in Esquire Magazine.
Photograph and Caption by Ariel Baverman
mm Back to Front, Left to Right: Amy Coldfine, General Manager of WTUL; Connor
Richardson, Media Boad Member at Large; Greg Starr, General Manager of
TSTV; Meghan Pendegar, Managing Editor of The Jambalaya; Ariana Reed, Co-
Editor of Pier Glass; Ked Dixon, Media Board Head; Stevie Williams, Co-Editor
Pier Glass; Kendall Vingua, Editor of Literary Society; Maggie Brooks, Business
Manager of The Hullabaloo; Jaclyn Rosenson, Editor in Chief of The Hullabaloo;
Jimmy Maruna, Media Board Secretary; Tel Bailliet, Advisor; and Ariel Baverman,
Editor in Chief of The Jambalaya.
Photo Courtesy of Ariel Baverman
Caption by Ariel Baverman
.Organizations
It's a dirty job... but they love doing it!
The Tulane community's dedication to the safety and well-being of students could be seen through the broad spectrum of
student organizations dedicated to this cause. Tulane Emergency Medical Service (TEMS), Rape Emergency Awareness and Coping
Hotline (REACH) and Peer Health Advocates of Tulane (PHAT) were three of these associations. All these groups trained their
volunteers to provide Tulane students with information, care and compassion. TEMS educated their members and nationally registered
them as certified emergency medical technicians, while REACH trained their students to provide counseling to rape, sexual assault and
sexual harassment victims via their 24-hour hotline. PHAT volunteers gave programs to students and organizations on college health
issues such as alcohol, nutrition, safer sex practices, and STIs. Training and education was a crucial element of the functioning of TEMS,
REACH and PHAT.
T.E.M.S.
Along with providing expert emergency medical care to students, faculty and staff, Tulane Emergency Medical Service also educated
the rest of the Tulane community by providing CPR classes on Saturday mornings and an EMT class each semester These courses were
open to anyone and provided valuable information and experience even if students did not plan on getting involved in the health
sciences. In fact, a significant portion of TEMS volunteers were not pre-med students but simply enjoyed the experience TEMS offered
them. It may seem like a lot of work for a volunteer organization, but when asked about the commitment, member Laura Brown (jr.,
Newcomb) responded, "It's the best experience I've ever had. I would probably pay to do it if need be." For members interested in the
field of medicine, TEMS gave them an impressive background and knowledge that not many people get while still undergraduates.
"My expectations [for TEMS] were surpassed by far once I joined. I thought it sounded like the greatest opportunity, and I was right,"
commented Brown.
RH.A.T.
Peer Health Advocates worked with student health center employees to educate people about health issues that affect college students.
PHAT provided workshops and interactive presentations that gave reliable and important information to students who participated
in programs. The group also had an extensive video collection that addressed crucial issues. Another form of PHAT workshops, these
videos could be viewed by groups and accompanied by a guided discussion. "Giving workshops is a lot of fun for us and the students
that we present to. As PHATs, we always want to keep up with changing trends so we continually update the information in our
programs to keep the students up to date. There are a lot of health related myths that we try to abolish by giving reliable information in
our programs," stated new member Leslie Moses (jr., Newcomb). The Peer Health Advocates of Tulane continually strove to inform the
community and discuss with everyone health issues that affect college students.
Tulane Emergency Medical Service, Rape Emergency Awareness and Coping Hotline and Peer Health Advocates of Tulane were all an
integral piece in the puzzle of the Tulane Community. The dedication of these organizations to provide education, support and services
continually improved campus life.
By Eileen Linnabery
R.E.A.C.H.
Rape Emergency Awareness and Coping Hotline was dedicated to preventing rape. They provided educational presentations to
students and the community on preventing rape, what to do if you are a victim of rape and other issues. Through the 24-hour hotline,
rape victims could anonymously speak to someone who has been trained to deal with this sort of crisis and arrange to be taken to the
hospital for a rape kit. The hotline could also refer students to medical professionals, professional counselors and the NOPD sex crimes
office. REACH also had a pager so that someone can be contacted at all times. Through commitment and perseverance, REACH assisted
students and the community in their time of need.
By Eileen Linnabery
Organizations
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(f. v<)o>Y*. They do more than just walk backwards
Green Wave Ambassadors acted as student recruiters for future Tulane freshmen. They worked closely with the admissions
office to extend their knowledge of campus life to prospective students. CWA members gave campus tours daily to students
visiting Tulane and their parents. Members also took high school students that had been accepted to Tulane into their rooms
for a night to make sure they received a broad view of campus life by experiencing it first hand. Other activities that GWA
held for prospective students included student question and answer panels, running registration check-in and check-out and
attending Bruff lunches with faculty to help high school and transfer students learn more about Tulane in a casual setting.
Green Wave Ambassadors were very enthusiastic about their experiences at Tulane and liked to share them with others.
"Hosting prospective students is a lot of fun," commented Karen Kriger (jr., Newcomb). "My roommate and I are both Green
Wave Ambassadors. We like to host students together so the girls feel more comfortable and we all have fun." Deciding which
college to go to is an important decision and GWA members were a great resource for students that were considering going
to Tulane. Michael Pinsky (jr., Tulane), Assistant VP of Tours, stated, "Being a member of GWA allows me to show prospective
students and their families what a great school Tulane is, and it is a great way to meet new people." GWA was a valuable
program at Tulane, and the members' enthusiasm for their work could be seen by the growing number of freshmen that
decided to come to Tulane each year
By Eileen imabeny
Student Alumni
Ambassadors
It is not everyday that students thought about the future
of Tulane and what their roll would be as an alumni, unless
they were Student Alumni Ambassadors. The SAA was
an organization composed of dedicated students who
stove to improve Tulane by getting their fellow students
to recognize that we all played a roll in expanding the
community of our university. The Student Alumni
Ambassadors worked closely with Tulane's alumni to
increase student involvement in Tulane's future. In the
fall the Student Alumni Ambassador officers went to
Portland, Oregon for a convention where they interacted
with students from similar organizations throughout the
country.
Student Alumni Ambassadors organized their programs
based on their goal to strengthen each student's bond
with the Tulane community. The organization attempted
to promote class identity and intensify school spirit and
pride. They also held programs that encouraged current
students and alumni to interact and socialize, such as
homecoming programs and luncheons at the Alumni
House. Treasurer Lory Cenac (sr., Business) stated,
"SAA is a great club to be involved in. People don't
even realize how prominent we are on campus." The
voice of SAA members could be heard all over campus
because in addition to the mentioned activities. Student
Alumni Ambassadors were involved in events and
organizations that reach beyond the campus. Through
their commitment and enthusiasm. Student Alumni
Ambassadors continually worked to improve life at Tulane
in the present and for future students.
B>y Eileen imabeny
World Affairs Forum
The World Affairs Forum at Tulane (WAFT) is a not-for-profit
group founded by undergraduate and graduate
Tulane students. WAFT is dedicated to promoting and
encouraging among its members a better awareness and
understanding of international activities surrounding the
21st century. These ambitions are promoted by the WAFT
student board and faculty advisors, who produce on-campus
events, such as open forums featuring domestic
and international policy-makers, consultants, and analysts.
Our Four Foundations: The World Affairs Forum at Tulane
University is a student-administered, private, non-partisan,
membership organization with a four-fold mission to:
1. Expand and deepen awareness of international activities
2.Bring informative and knowledgeable guest speakers to
Tulane University. 3.Promote activities to enhance Tulane's
image as a world-class university. 4.Serve as a catalyst for
building relationships between the Tulane community
and the rest of the world.
Information Courtesy of the WAFT Website
^Organizations
The Forensics Team provides collegiate student orators
with opportunities to participate in speech and debate
on various topics and promote the oratory arts in
competition.
Information Courtesy of the Student Affairs Website
ShoekwBVt
Tulane University's Shockwave Danceteam is a select group
of dedicated individuals aimed to promote an atmosphere
of unity and spirit in and around the Tulane community.
Information Courtesy of the Shockwave Website
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Green Envy, the oldest a cappella
group on campus, released their fifth
CD this year. Its members arranged
all the songs that Green Envy sang
and the titles encompass a large
variety of styles. This year. Green
Envy participated in Take Back the
Night and Celebrate Newcomb
Week. They also performed
frequently at public and private
events such as Homecoming and
dinners at President Cowen's home.
Adding to their repetoire and helping
Tulane students get through a busy
day. Green Envy performed their
"Music at Midday" in the Rogers
Chapel. This well respected campus
jewel definitely has reason to make
other colleges' a cappella groups
green with envy.
Eileen Linnabery
Green Envy members belt out a tune
at their Parents Weekend Concert in
October. This was one of the group's
first events with this year's new
members. Pictured: Back Row (L to
R): Peyton Mathis, Jason Noah, Mike
Wilkinson, Kevin Yeh, Walker Fair,
and Jeremy Mason. Front Row (L to
R);Ty Siddiqui, Elena Koepke, Anita
George, Megan O'Branski, Sarah
Vetter, and Jenny Solove.
Photo Courtesy of Tammy Cary
Caption by Eileen Linnabery
Jeremy Mason (sr., Tulane), performs
his solo for the crowd. Solos were
an important aspect of Green Envy's
ensemble.
Pictured: Back Row (L to R):
Peyton Mathis, Jason Noah, Kevin
Yeh, Thomas Lecaque, Daren
Sadowsky, Walker Fair, and Powell
Kinney. Front Row (L to R): Elena
Koepke, Anita George, Megan
O'Branski, and Sarah Vetter.
Photo Courtesy of Tammy Cary
Caption by Eileen Linnabery
Soundwave
The mission of Soundwave is to serve as the pep band of Tulane University. As such, Soundwave performs at all home
basketball games, both Men's and Women's, outside of official university holidays and study periods. In the spring semester.
Soundwave travels to at least one of the Conference USA basketball tournaments and performs at all of Tulane's games
in the tournaments. Soundwave also travels with either team that advances to the NCAA basketball tournament and
performs at all of Tulane's games in the tournaments.
Information Courtesy of the Soundwave Website
tiriam Uiiivcriity Caiiipw Phigraiiiiiiiiia
Tulane University Campus Programming (TUCP) is charged with providing educational entertainment, multicultural, social,
and recreational programs for the Tulane Community. In existence since 1959, TUCP has presented movies, comedy shows,
concerts, quad shows, lectures, and a plethora of other types of events. In years past, they have brought such big names
as Adam Sandler, Jimmy Fallon, Live, Dave Chapelle, Kevin Smith, Colin Quinn, The Roots, and Howard Dean, to speak or
perform. In addition, TUCP provided weekly movies, periodic quad shows with local or regional bands, and smaller types of
entertainment. Recently, TUCP has added to their repertoire the annual viewing of The Rocky Horror Picture Show with an
all-student cast, the midnight before Halloween. Always looking to reach out and participate in the wider Tulane Community,
Campus Programming co-sponsored events in every aspect of their programming, from comedy to lectures to films. TUCP's
most important goal, however, is to constantly strive to bring the best programs for our campus.
Heather Fugitt
Orgatiizations
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I HEM members take a moment out from practice to
pose for a picture. Front Row: President Kim Frusciante
(jr, Newcomb), Miranda Harren (jr., Newcomb), Laura
D'Arcangelo (fr., University), Shanti Mahajan (so.,
Newcomb), Eric Thum (fr, Tulane), Abbie Plotkin (so.,
Newcomb), Ariel Shultz (so., Newcomb), Katie Small (jr.,
Newcomb), Taylor Gilbert (sr., Tulane) and Chris Tatum
(sn, Business). Back Row: Elliot Hardy (so., Engineering),
RJ Hayes (so., Tulane), Mike Mullin (so.. Architecture),
Treasurer Hillary Wolfe (jr. University), Junior Music
Director Josh Phelan (jr., Engineering), Senior Music
Director Nathan Dalton (sr. Business) and Doug Smith (fr..
Engineering).
Photo and Caption by Lindsey McAlptn
Photo Courtesy ofNok Suddhiprakam
Orthodox Christian Fellowship
The purpose of the OCF is to experience the Orthodox Christian Faith through fellowship, fun, education, prayer, and
service to others. The OCF strides to unite Orthodox Christians of all backgrounds including: Antiochian, Bulgarian,
Carpatho-Russyn, Ethiopian, Greek, Romanian, Russian, and others. Membership to the OCF is open to non-Orthodox
and those interested in learning more about Orthodoxy. Russian and Slavic Studies majors are welcome!
Information Courtesy ojthe Orthodox Christian Fellowship Website
iMtervarsity Christian Fellowship
InterVarsity Christian Fellowship(IV) at Tulane is place for Christians from all denominations to gather together to worship,
pray, have fellowship, and have fun.
Information Courtesy of the Intervarsity Christian Fellowship Website
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Chabad House
Chabad House provides Jewish Life for students at Tulane
and at other local universities. Chabad is a worldwide
movement that spreads Jewish awareness to all Jews
whether male or female, old or young. Its roots are in
White Russia in a small town by the name of Lubavitch.
The word Chabad is an acronym for Chachmah, Binah,
Daas, which means wisdom, understanding, and
knowledge. The idea is to turn intellect into action. Simply
put, Chabad's message is "don't just think it, do it". This is
exactly what Chabad does. Chabad Houses can be found
in every part of the world such as, Tasmania, Russia,
Hawaii, and Bangkok and in each one of those places
Chabad is doing everything it can to help Jews be Jewish.
Information Courtesy of the Chabad House Website
CM Alpha Christian
Fdhnvihto
Chi Alpha Christian Fellowship seeks to develop faith,
community and action. Faith is strengthened by weekly
prayer meetings. Weekly Satellite Groups serve to deepen
our faith and also to develop a strong sense of community
by forming friendships. And action is taken by having
regular community service and outreach events. Through
this we seek to promote the spiritual and social life of
students and to provide opportunities for worship,
fellowship, leadership training and evangelism for students
in the New Orleans area.
Infornnation Courtesy of the Chi Alpha Christian Fellowship
Website
Men of Color
The Men of Color has been established in order to create
an atmosphere of unity not only for all students, faculty,
and staff of Tulane University, but also for the New
Orleans community. We exist to encourage a positive
image of African Americans and to support its members
in achieving their educational goals, while striving for
academic excellence and cultural awareness among our
members.
Information Courtesy of the Men of Color Website
African Student
Association
The African Student Association has nine goals.
1. To create a viable African Student Association at Tulane
University;
2. To promote and strengthen unity and solidarity among
African students;
3. To assist members in reaching outstanding academic
achievement;
4. To assist need-based members (financially) within the
resources of the association;
5. To serve as a forum for welcoming incoming members to
Tulane University, and for facilitating their adaptation to the
social, cultural and academic environments;
6. To promote and support activities leading to a better
knowledge of African cultures;
7. To create a forum for discussing fundamental issues
affecting the African continent;
8. To establish, maintain and encourage good relations with
student bodies and organizations on and off campus;
9. To organize graduation party for graduating members,
establish a network of alumni members, and maintain
contacts with them.
Information Courtesy of the African Student Association Website
Latin American Student Association
The Latin and American Student Association of Tulane University is the largest multicultural organization on campus.
The purpose of this organization is to promote social and cultural activities as a medium to enhance American and Latin
American relations. Such events include Latin American Week, the International Food Festival, intramural sports, speakers
and lectures and parties.
Any person of the Tulane University community can become a member of this organization.
Information Courtesy of the LASA Website
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India Association of Tulane (lATU)
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OFFICERS:
Hameed Hirani, President
Meera Unnithan, Vice President
Vishnu Cuddapah, Secretary
Sanmati Rao, Treasurer
Aditi Belame, Multicultural Representative
Ricky Sadhwani, Webmaster
Vipin Menon, Crad Rep
Nadaa Ali, Board Member
Ayan Bhattacharyya, Board Member
Sheena Gurwara, Board Member
Tanmay Mathur, Board Member
Ashwin Prabhu, Freshman Rep
Samir Ali, Freshman Rep
Karthik Kura, Freshman Rep
The India Association of Tulane University is student organization
dedicated to sharing the cultural experience of India with the Tulane
community. As the largest multicultural organization in Tulane, lATU
works to create an atmosphere where students of diverse backgrounds
can come together to celebrate Indian traditions. lATU sponsors
numerous activities throughout the school year
Dinners: lATU sponsors dinners throughout the semester for such
events as welcoming students to school and celebration of Republic
Day.
KARMA: These parties occur once or twice a semester, where students
can dance all night to the latest hip-hop and Indian music.
India Week: A week of events celebrating India. Events include guest
speakers, Indian Food Night, Bollywood movie screenings, and Henna
in the Park.
Diwali/Masala: These cultural shows occur once a semester, and
include singing, dancing, and skits. Each is followed by a delicious
dinner catered by an Indian restaurant in the area.
Holi: A recent addition to the list of events lATU puts on each year, lATU celebrates it with having fun in the park with
colors, and having a good time with everyone.
Intramural Sports: lATU sponsors many intramural sports throughout the year such as basketball. Also throughout the
year, you may find many lATU members playing cricket on campus.
Information Courtesy of the lATU Website
Taiwan Chinese Student Association
Since 1972 the Taiwan Chinese Student Association (TCSA) has welcomed all students who come from Taiwan or friends
to join their organization. With around seventy-five members, their goals were to help new students adapt to the new
learning and living environments at Tulane and in New Orleans, establish a communications network for members
and alumni as well as fill a meaningful role with other university organizations. In addition to the regular cultural and
recreational activities that include the Full Moon Festival, the Chinese Lunar New Year and the Farewell Party, professional
seminars were held in order to promote interaction among members. The group encouraged all students to have a
pleasant learning experience at Tulane University and enjoy the rich and diverse cultural life in New Orleans.
Information Courtesy of TCSA
This photo was taken of the group at a
picnic.
Courtesy of TCSA
Organizations
Tulane University Vietnamese Association (TUVA)
The Tulane University Vietnamese Association (TUVA) is a student organization committed to exposing and promoting
the rich Vietnamese culture to the diverse community of Tulane University. The fundamental mission of the association
is to establish a network of individuals w/ho are interested in understanding the Vietnamese heritage, have a sincere
appreciation for Vietnamese traditions and beliefs, and are dedicated to the preservation of the Vietnamese way of life.
This longstanding purpose of TUVA is intended to expand the horizon of cultural diversity and to enhance the learning
experiences for students who select Tulane as their temporary home.
TUVA fulfills its mission of cultural awareness by coordinating programs and activities that expose people to the
uniqueness of the Vietnamese culture, such as the annual Tet Celebration, screenings of Vietnamese movies, and
Vietnamese arts and entertainment performances. Through collaborative involvements with the Tulane Office of
Multicultural Affairs (OMA), the Asian-American Students Intercollegiate Association (AASIA), and the local Vietnamese
community, TUVA is able to provide a more extensive network for which appreciation for this kind of cultural diversity can
be achieved.
TUVA fosters and sustains a close relationship with its community, and, therefore, places great emphasis on community
service and charity. TUVA frequently donates proceeds to charitable organizations and its members have contributed
countless hours participating in numerous volunteering projects. While TUVA supports awareness of the Vietnamese
culture, the organization is not exclusive for Vietnamese students—TUVA encourages involvement and support from
students of all ethnic and social backgrounds.
Information Courtesy of the TUVA Website
Tulane University Celtic Society (TUCS)
The Society is dedicated to the study of the language, art, and culture of the Irish, Scottish, Manx, Welsh, and other Celtic
peoples.
Information Courtesy of the Celtic Society Website
Asian American Students United
AASU hopes to preserve traditions held in certain annual activities and to introduce more activities that promote growth
within the club and on campus.
Information Courtesy of the Asian American Students United Website
Tulane Chinese Students and Scholars Association (TCSSA)
Current Members
Chen Yao Ning Cuo
Kou Rong Qing Wu
Xiaojie Peng Zhang
Hongli Yang Weiwen Long
Wei Lin Ni Li
Bin Xu Yuanyuan Wu
Jianwei Sun BingShen
The TCSSA focuses on helping exchange students acclimate to Tulane
and the New Orleans community. They offer seminars and sponsor
programs, events, and festivals to teach others about Chinese culture
and to help Chinese students gather in a social environment or learn
valuable information. Some seminars in the past have been "How
to find a job as an Asian student" or "Immigration related law for
China students". They also host the Annual Chinese Spring Festival
Celebration.
By Ariel Baverman
OrganizatioMS
Alpha Lambda Pelta Honors Society
Alpha Lambda Delta (ALD), an honor society
that invited freshmen women to join if they
achieved a 3.5 GPA, was a group of superior
women who remained active ALD members
through their sophomore year. Alpha
Lambda Delta promoted intelligent living and
a continued high standard of learning and
assisted women in recognizing and developing
meaningful goals for their roles in society
through a variety of activities and volunteer
projects. Through ALD, Newcomb encouraged
academic excellence among students in their
first year With the help of ALD, members were
given support and resources to maintain their
outstanding GPA until graduation.
By Eileen Linnabery
Phi Alpha Theta
Tulane University's chapter of Phi Alpha Theta, the International Honor Society for History is the Alpha Omega chapter.
Phi Alpha Theta was organized at the University of Arkansas on March 17, 1921. Since that time it has grown to over six
hundred and fifty chapters in fifty states, Puerto Rico, Canada, and the Philippine Islands.
Phi Alpha Theta has the most chapters out of the accredited honor societies holding membership in the Association of
College Honor Societies. It was one of the original three honor societies admitted to the association at its founding in
1945. Nationally, there aremore than 150,000 initiates since 1921.
Chapter President: Alice Newhall
Information Courtesy of the Phi Alpha Theta Website
MCM
Psi Chi is the National Honor Society in Psychology, founded in 1929 for the purposes of encouraging, stimulating, and
maintaining excellence in scholarship, and advancing the science of psychology. Membership is open to graduate and
undergraduate men and women who are making the study of psychology one of their major interests, and who meet
the minimum qualifications. Psi Chi is a member of the Association of College Honor Societies and is an affiliate of the
American Psychological Association (APA) and the American Psychological Society (APS). Psi Chi's sister honor society is
Psi Beta, the national honor society in psychology for community and junior colleges.
Information Courtesy of the Psi Chi Website
Alpha Omega Alpha
Alpha Omega Alpha is the only national honor medical society in the world. Itspurpose is to recognize and perpetuate
excellence in the medical profession.
Information Courtesy of the Alpha Omega Alpha Website
.Organizations
Phi Sigma Pi: The Natiohal Honors
Fraternity
Spring 2005 Committee Chairs:
Service: Scotia Rivard
Fundraising: Teanna Brzycki
Communications: Meredith Robinson
Scholarship: Jonathan Page
Social: Rachel Davidson, Carlin Weaver
Spring 2005 Officers:
President: Kristian Kuhnke
Vice President: Jeff Doss
Corresponding Secretary: Allison Flanagan
Recording Secretary: Danielle Merseles
Treasurer: Lauren Mitchell
Parliamentarian: Amber Lupin
Historian: Kat Waller
Rush/Initiate Advisors: Shylie Armon, Jon Goldstein
Jennifer Braaten, Richard Ellison, Aaron Fox, Amanda Gooden, Shylie Armon, Allison Flanagan, Kathryn
Johnson, Amber Lupin, Teanna Brzycki, Ada Boettcher, Jeff Doss, Graham Haskell, Kristian Kuhnke,
Paul Lentz, Robyn Banton, Danielle Calabro, Abby Schaffer, Christal Badour, Meagan Beachler, Max
Behrens, Becca Camp, Stephanie Choy, Rachel Davidson, Amelia Decker, Lizzie Diamond, Kira Fleitman,
Jon Goldstein, Annie Howard, Danielle Merseles, Lauren Mitchell, Monica Niesen, Jacque Peacock, Leah
Saper, Sylvia Szentpetery, Jennifer Thomas, Kat Waller, Kory Weiss, Kristal Williamson, Ingrid Barnes,
Brianne Culley, Andrew Moren, Stephanie Carter, Jess Collins, Denise Fornoff, Laura Godsman, Rebecca
Johnson, Helen Juergens, Daniel Kogler, Bowen Li, David Lipps, Colleen Loughran, Nicole McGlinn,
Maggie Morrow, Mary Orr, Jonathan Page, Sebastian Rieck, Scotia Rivard, Meredith Robinson, Lindsey
Tubbs, Carlin Weaver, Georgia Whiddon
Information Courtesy of the Phi Sigma Pi Website
Omega i^elta Kappa
Founded in 1914, Omicron Delta Kappa (ODK), the National Leadership Honor Society, recognizes and encourages superior
scholarship, leadership and exemplary character. Membership in ODK is a mark of highest distinction and honor The ODK
Circle at Tulane University was installed in 1930.
Membership in ODK is as much an obligation and responsibility in leadership as it is a mark of highest distinction and honor
Membership is awarded to undergraduate junior and senior students; to graduate and professional students; to faculty, staff,
administration and alumni; and to persons qualifying for membership "honoris causa."
The Society recognizes achievement in:
scholarship
athletics
campus and community service, social and religious activities, and student government
journalism, speech, and the mass media
creative and performing arts
.Information Courtesy of the Omega Delta Kappa National Website
Organizations
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Navy ROTC
Fast Facts:
• 5th oldest ROTC unit in the nation at 67 years old, 3rd largest in the nation.
• Scholarships can include up to $80,000 for a four-year education for academically strong students.
• Tulane provides a Room and Board waiver for ROTC scholarship winners. This can increase the value of an
ROTC scholarship to $110,000.
Information Courtesy of the Navy ROTC Website
Photo by Ariel Baverman
Army ROTC
Our mission is to train the young men and women of today to become the leaders of tomorrow. Through
tutelage and devoted guidance, Army ROTC allows outstanding college students to become part-time or
full-time commissioned officers in the US Army.
Injormation Courtesy ojthe Army ROTC website
Air Force ROTC
The Tulane University Air Force ROTC program.
Detachment 320 serves a total of eight universities including Xavier University, Delgado Community College, Dillard
University, the University of New Orleans, the Southern University of New Orleans, Our Lady of the Holy Cross College,
Loyola University, and Tulane University. It is located on the Tulane University campus.
The cadet corps currently consists of 60 cadets in four classes with various fields of study. The four classes are separated into
two groups, the CMC and the POC. The General Military Course (CMC) consists of freshmen and sophomores. Cadets enter
into the Professional Military Course (POC) after they have successfully completed field training, which they usually attend
between their sophomore and junior years. The POC are cadet officers in charge of developing and running the cadet corps
Information Courtesy of Capt. jarrod Suire
Newly commissioned Second Lieutenants Matthew VanThompson, Ada
Boettcher, Morris Love, and Sean Poche'.
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Seniors and soon to be new Second Lieutenants pose at the Air Force
Military Ball. Cadets Morris Love, Ada Boettcher, Chad Frey, Sean Poche',
Matthew VanThompson, Yevette Trahan, and Casey Ralston
Photographs and Captions Courtesy ofAFROTC
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Hillel is here for students throughout the year, with home-cooked meals (including matzo bail soup when they are sick);
educational, cultural, and leadership development opportunities; service learning projects; a relaxed
social setting in which to meet other Jewish students; and important connections to the local Jewish community. There are
over 1,000 Jewish students at Tulane who took advantage of Hillel, a "Jewish home away from home."
a.. The Jewish Life Liaison Initiative is a leadership development opportunity for students who are interested in planning
programs and building Jewish community in their dorms,
b.. birthright Israel offers a FREE trip for students who have never traveled to Israel
c. Wednesdays@Hillel provides free, student-cooked dinners each week,
d.. Home Hospitality Shabbat offers a chance to celebrate in some of the exquisite homes of Jewish community members
around New Orleans including an annual dinner with Tulane President and Mrs. Cowen.
e.. With the High Holidays occurring so early in the school year, Hillel will provide for services on campus and at local
synagogues.
I Information and PhotosCourtesy oj Hillel
Left to right: Nikki Greenfield. Mandy Farb, Mildred Zoller, Rachel
Zoller,
