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Devin Reid is a Latin and political science major who graduates from LSU this month. More importantly he is adamant about plugging the state’s “brain drain.” He is a veteran of student government and an elected member of Leadership LSU, an elite group of 25 top seniors. 225 gave Reid a pop quiz on his post-graduation plans.

What do you think about Vice President Dick Cheney being your graduation speaker?

I’m excited that a speaker of national prominence like the vice president is coming to speak to the student body.

So you’re not going to wear any camouflage or hunter orange? Are you or your friends going to protest at all?

No, I’m going to go traditional. That would be my style.

Are you going to stick around after May?

Yes. I decided to stay in Louisiana because I feel that there is a need for our generation to stay in Louisiana and not go for jobs elsewhere. There’s a need in our state for a new generation of change.

What are your plans?

I want to go to law school in Louisiana. I’m looking at LSU and Tulane.

From your perspective, what is Louisiana’s biggest problem?

More needs to be done to stimulate ethics reform in our state. Building our character, especially by removing corruption, would stimulate the economy.

How has LSU changed during your four years there?

The biggest change is the university’s commitment to technological innovation. LSU is keeping up with the fast-paced world of technology whether it be computer labs or classrooms.