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BRIEFS CALENDAR

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Monday, February No events planned

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Tuesday, February Be the Match registry drive, 11 a.m., the quad

Wednesday, February 9 ULM’s Got Talent, 7 p.m., Brown Auditorium

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Risk Management and Insurance Career Fair, 9 a.m., library 7th floor

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U.S.

State receives Pfizer COVID treatment pills

Court rules new district Government restores maps unconstitutional sanctions relief in Iran

News Star- Louisiana has received a limited number of Pfizer’s anti-viral pills that can treat COVID, the state department of health announced.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued an emergency use authorization last week for Pfizer’s Paxlovid. When given within five days of the onset of symptoms, the antiviral therapy prevented almost 90% of deaths from COVID compared with a placebo, a Pfizer study found.

The pill can treat mild-to-moderate coronavirus disease in those older than 12 who test positive for COVID and are at high risk of hospitalization or death, according to the Louisiana Department of Health.

MCT- North Carolina’s new political district maps are unconstitutional, the N.C. Supreme Court ruled Friday.

The maps, drawn by Republican lawmakers late last year, would have given GOP candidates a sizable advantage in elections throughout the next decade. Republican leaders argued in favor of the maps in court, saying redistricting is an inherently political process and that courts shouldn’t get involved by banning partisan gerrymandering.

The Supreme Court, which has a Democratic majority, disagreed.

The ruling divided the court along party lines.

MCT- The U.S. government has restored a sanctions waiver allowing countries to cooperate with Iran on civil nuclear projects ahead of a crucial phase of talks to restore the nuclear pact with Iran, a senior official at the State Department said on Friday.

The move, which reverses a decision made by the Trump administration, is intended to facilitate “technical discussions” with international partners, the official said.

However, it was not a signal that an agreement on the implementation of the so-called Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, was about to be reached, the official said, nor is it “a concession to Iran.”

Mattarella begins 2nd term as president MCT- Sergio Mattarella was sworn in for a second term as Italy’s president on Thursday.

This came after a drawn-out election last week that resulted in him being chosen for a job he was no longer interested in holding.

The 80-year-old took the oath of office in a ceremony at a joint session of parliament in Rome.

Afterwards he encouraged his countrymen to face the many challenges of the present.

Mattarella spoke on the COVID crisis and the need for reform, demographic issues, opportunities for women and the fight against racism.

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February 7 1857: French writer Gustave Flaubert is acquitted on a charge of obscenity for his novel, “Madame Bovary.”

Maya Angelou, author and activist

1940: Walt Disney’s second feature length movie, “Pinocchio,” premieres in New York City.

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1999: Fidel Castro replaces Cuba’s constitution with the “Fundamental Law.”

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TODAY IN HISTORY

Benecia King, a photographer, and Adonis Johnson, a ceramist, gave a gallery talk last Wednesday in Sandel Hall.

1984: American astronaut Bruce McCandless completes the first untethered space walk.

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BRIEFS

Entertainment

Students to perform ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ next week VAPA and the Strauss Youth Academy for the Arts will present a live production of “To Kill a Mockingbird” next week.

The performances at Spyker Theatre will be Feb. 17-19 at 7 p.m. and Feb. 20 at 2 p.m.

The play is based on Harper Lee’s 1960 Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, which shares her life experiences in Monroeville, Alabama.

Mark Clark, a music professor and director of the play, said both ULM students and students

from the Strauss Youth Academy for the Arts will act in the play.

“The cast of the play was chosen from talented acting students at ULM and includes four gifted students from the Strauss Youth Academy for the Arts,” Clark said.

Admission is free for ULM students with ID. Faculty and staff admission is $5 and general admission is $10.

Tickets are available on the Eventbrite website.

Academics

Online Bachelor of Business program ranks in top 100

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VIRTUAL VICTORY: ULM’s online bachelor of business program recently ranked 89th in the U.S. News & World Report’s list of top online programs in the country.

ULM Online’s Bachelor of Business program recently ranked 89th in the U.S. News & World Report’s ranking of online programs in the country.

ULM Online’s overall rank in bachelor’s programs is 232nd.

A total of 381 universities were ranked.

Jessica Griggs, the director of ULM Online, said these rank-

ings confirm that ULM Online is a good option for students.

“At whatever stage of their college career, from first-time freshmen to doctoral candidates, ULM Online is dedicated to helping [students] achieve academic success,” Griggs said.

ULM has offered online programs since 2003 and currently offers 33 online programs.

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OPINION

Culture

America needs Black history

Maggie Eubanks

graphic by Sunil Bishwokarma

February is not just the month of love. It is also a month to spotlight Black history.

Every February since 1976, America has celebrated Black History Month to recognize and uplift African Americans and their accomplishments.

According to the History Channel, the idea for Black History Month was started by Carter G. Woodson to pay homage to the achievements of African Americans and to reflect on the intellect of people of color. The month of February was selected by Woodson because it is the birth month of former U.S. President Abraham Lincoln and

activist Frederick Douglass.

Black History Month is a time for Black people in this country to celebrate their skin without any attack. And white people should sit down, be quiet and let them.

We should not try to attack Black people for claiming their history.

According to The Baltimore Sun, some state governments, backed by parents, are trying to write bills that would stop education about Black history. They believe it will cause white children in schools to feel bad about their race.

Here’s the problem— history should not make you feel bad for being white, but it should not make you proud to be white either. It should cause you to recognize the mistakes of your ancestors and want to fix them. I am not saying that white people cannot feel proud of their ancestry or family traditions, but whiteness in and of itself does not have a culture to celebrate.

It is evident from the writings of Black activist James Baldwin that African Americans in this country have a shared culture from the

injustices they have suffered.

Black history should be celebrated and uplifted. It should be taught every month, but having a month set aside specifically for Black people allows everyone to learn something new and different.

This country has oppressed African Americans for too long, and for 11 months of the year it seems like the only thing on the news about African Americans is crime, imprisonment and police brutality.

But Black History Month gives recognition to writers like Langston Hughes, W.E.B DuBois and Maya Angelou. Inventors like Garrett Morgan, Lewis Latimer and Mark Dean are celebrated for their accomplishments. Activists like Malcolm X, Medgar Evers and Ida B. Wells are remembered.

Black History Month is a time for everyone to celebrate the elaborate and diverse history of African Americans. And as Dr. Carter Woodson said, “Black history is American history.” contact Maggie Eubanks at eubanksml@warhawks.ulm.edu

Entertainment

Character changes good for society

Lochan Acharya While people change and age, cartoon characters stay the same.

Even though techniques and technology change, cartoonists come and go, the cartoons

themselves never get old.

Tom has been chasing after Jerry for nearly eight decades and Scooby-Doo is still solving mysteries. We can see changes in the character’s look, but there is no change in the character’s behavior.

But Cartoon characters must change to follow modern worldviews.

Recently, there have been wardrobe changes on characters like Minnie Mouse and the green M&M, which has made many people question whether giving them a makeover is a good idea or not.

But these changes give the

characters a modern look that push them forward in society.

According to CNN, Minnie Mouse is trading her red dress for a pantsuit, and the green M&M will change from white go-go boots to comfortable sneakers.

These changes have ignited conversations across the internet.

Many fans demand that the changes be stopped and the cartoon characters keep their original appearance.

Minnie Mouse wearing a pantsuit and the green M&M changing to sneakers is a good step forward.

These characters have existed for a long time, so they need to

modernize with age.

Today, we see many women in leadership and politics wearing pantsuits instead of the usual dresses. For example, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Vice President Kamala Harris have a recognizable style that includes pantsuits and comfortable innovative fashion. Besides the change in footwear, the green M&M has changed from a tan flesh tone of arms and legs to a faint green to match the candy’s shell.

The brown M&M also had her heels lowered to sensible pumps.

These changes make the female characters wear less stereotypical

feminine attire.

According to the M&M company, the new look is part of its “global commitment to creating a world where everyone feels they belong, and society is inclusive.”

Changing cartoon characters can show the diversity of the modern world and increase social inclusivity.

Character changes are good.

And even though some people do not like them, cartoon characters’ improvement should occur to promote our evolving society. contact Lochan Acharya at acharyal@warhawks.ulm.edu

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OPINION

Athletics

China is terrible host for Winter Olympics

Cameron Jett China hosting the Winter Olympics is a mistake. From the oppressive attacks on foreign media and restrictions imposed on their own citizens, China does not appear to be a nation worthy of hosting the world’s most diverse sporting event.

But add in the human rights violations—and potential genocide—against their own people, namely the devout Uyghur Muslims of the Xinjiang region, and

shockingly no nations threatened to bar their athletes from the winter games.

For those unaware, reports from China in 2021 put out by the Newslines Institute for Strategy and Policy stated, “The Chinese government bears state responsibility for an ongoing genocide against the Uyghur in breach of the (UN) Genocide Convention.” At the very least, the Uyghur Muslims were forcefully relocated and subjected to Chinese indoctrination. At the worst, they were killed after being abused.

Six nations have declared a diplomatic boycott of the game.

Officials from the United States, United Kingdom, Japan, Canada, Australia and Lithuania will not attend any Olympic ceremonies.

But their presence will not be missed as these six nations will still

field athletes.

A boycott was possible for the U.S. and other nations. Former President Jimmy Carter barred American athletes from competing in the 1980 Summer Olympics hosted by the Soviet Union.

But no nations are sitting out in protest. Only two nations did not return to the Winter Olympics. New Zealand is sitting out with COVID cited as their main concern.

The only other nation not returning is one that could take the gold medal of human rights violations away from China—North Korea.

Without reprimand or boycott, China’s government will feel no consequence for their horrific actions. contact Cameron Jett at jettcm@warhawks.ulm.edu

Politics

Federal judges need terms

Carley Nail The highest court in the land has recently undergone some changes.

Two weeks ago, Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer announced his retirement after serving for 27 years, according to ABC News. His retirement brings up the old debate of term limits for federal judges.

Currently, judges appointed to any federal court serve for life, but they should be appointed and serve a term of 18 years.

According to American Progress,

the framers of the Constitution did not specify term limits for Supreme Court justices because life expectancy was much shorter then.

By the time someone was appointed to the Supreme Court, they only served roughly 15-20 years.

Today, it is not abnormal for a judge to serve upwards of 25 to 30 years. This is not okay.

The longer a justice serves, the more disconnected they become from society. A lifelong term also causes judicial appointments to become more politicized.

Serving for life is meant to protect Supreme Court justices from being drawn into politics, but it just makes it worse.

A recent example was when President Barack Obama tried to appoint a Supreme Court justice at the end of his second term.

Instead of voting on the appointment, Senate majority

leader Mitch McConnell blocked it, according to CNN. If term limits were a reality, then this would be less likely to happen because the appointment would not be as long.

According to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, if you pair 18-year term limits with regular appointments, it will allow each president to appoint two Supreme Court justices.

This would cause the process to become less political and keep the court from swaying too far conservative or liberal.

Appointing Supreme Court justices would become a collaborative effort between the president and the Senate and each generation would be able to have a turn on the high court. contact Carley Nail at nailcn@warhawks.ulm.edu

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NEWS

Crime

Shooting near campus leaves 1 dead, 1 injured

by Loryn Kykendall

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Monroe police arrested a Monroe man Tuesday on charges of Second Degree Murder. The suspect, Eugene Williams, 29, of 3911 Spurgeon Drive, Monroe, allegedly shot and killed an underage teen near ULM’s campus.

According to the arrest report, officers were dispatched to the 4000 block of Spurgeon Drive in response to a shooting. Officers arrived at the scene and found the juvenile dead from a gunshot wound.

Officers then detained Williams who was in the black Chevrolet Tahoe that witnesses said was involved in the shooting. The vehicle had several bullet holes in the passenger side and officers found a pistol in the vehicle, according to the arrest report.

Two witnesses told officers that Williams shot a handgun in the direction of where the victim was found. According to the arrest re-

port, one witness said they saw Williams get into the Tahoe and drive toward the location of the shooting.

According to the arrest report, video footage that shows the events before and after the shooting corroborates the witnesses’ statements.

According to MyArkLaMiss, Rodrick Wesley, 25, was also arrested and charged with Second Degree Murder for his involvement in the shooting.

Wesley was identified as the passenger in the Tahoe driven by Williams. He was seen getting out of the vehicle with an AR-15 style rifle and limping away from the scene. He was located at a hospital with a gunshot wound to his foot, according to MyArkLaMiss.

Williams and Wesley were both booked at Ouachita Correctional Center. contact Loryn Kykendall at kykendalllk@warhawks.ulm.edu

Wellness

AKA educates students on importance of heart health

by Loryn Kykendall

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. According to the CDC, one person dies every 36 seconds in the U.S. from cardiovascular disease.

While these deaths occur mainly in those older than 65, heart disease can happen at any age, according to the CDC. Heart disease occurs when plaque builds up in your arteries. Anyone, including children, can develop heart disease.

Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority decided to spread awareness on campus about heart health last week because February is American Heart Month.

AKA did an informational handout Tuesday to educate students on the importance of taking care of your heart.

Averyona Williams, the president of the Theta Zeta chapter of AKA, said she hopes the sorority’s efforts can inspire students to

live a heart-healthy lifestyle.

“Begin taking the steps to heart health,” Williams said. “Don’t smoke, follow a hearthealthy eating plan, be physically active and maintain a healthy weight. Start today to keep your heart strong.”

According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, managing stress is important to protect your heart.

Activities like meditation and yoga can help with this.

Other ways to maintain heart health include eating a low sodium diet, sleeping eight hours a night and doing at least 30 minutes of exercise every day.

According to the CDC, medical conditions like diabetes and obesity put you at a higher risk for heart disease. Excessive alcohol use and smoking also put you at higher risk.

“It is important that students be informed about heart health because it promotes life

contact Loryn Kykendall at kykendalllk@warhawks.ulm.edu

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DON’T MISS A BEAT: February was proclaimed American Heart Month to honor those who’ve lost their life to heart disease while teaching others how to prevent Heart Disease.

changes that will increase the longevity and quality of the lives of others, especially women around the globe,” Williams said.

According to the CDC, about one in five female deaths is caused by heart disease.

In 2016 and 2017, heart disease cost the U.S.

about $363 billion each year. This includes the cost of health care services, medicines and loss of productivity due to death. contact Loryn Kykendall at kykendalllk@warhawks.ulm.edu

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NEWS

Campus

International Services office restructured into 2 divisions

by Uchechi Owunna

In 2021, the discussion to merge the International Students Office with the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion began.

This conversation originated from the university’s need for more streamlined processes to create efficiency for the current and future students.

The office is now called the Office of International and Multicultural Affairs with Gina White as the director and Pamela Saulsberry as the executive director.

“The merging of these two offices was just a natural fit because they both share the same goal of appreciating diversity here on the bayou,” Saulsberry said.

The International Students Office was previously responsible for all international students’ concerns before and after arriving in the States. But the duties of the office have been reallocated. The admission process and procedures related to the Student and Exchange Visitor program will now be handled in the university’s admissions department.

“Any process that can be streamlined for efficiency and consistency always proves to be beneficial for our students,” White said.

Saulsberry said international students

have always been welcomed on campus because of their cultural diversity that enriches the campus experience. But this merge will allow the university to celebrate all types of multiculturality at the student, staff and faculty levels.

“The Office of International and Multicultural Affairs is here to support and advocate for all of our minority and under-represented student population,” White said. “We want to ensure that every student here has a place where they feel that they are welcomed, heard and belong.”

Tram Phan, the vice president of the International Students Association and a student worker in the office, said the merge is a great idea for international students because diversity is much broader than race, and it will be helpful for international students to get more acknowledgment.

“From this merge, the office and the campus can have a better understanding of diversity, equity and inclusion and make sure that it is always possible for someone to fit in regardless of their background,” Phan said.

Phan said any new transition needs certain adjustments. As this is still in progress, student workers are still doing the same job to assist international students with only minor changes.

contact Loryn Kykendall at kykendalllk@warhawks.ulm.edu

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TWO IS BETTER THAN ONE : The former Office of International Services split into two divisions. It is now called the Office of International Students and Multicultural Affairs.

“The best way to help international students with this transition is to keep informing them along the way,” Phan said.

Saulsberry said going forward, the office’s goal is to recognize that diversity is a fact, equity is a choice and inclusion is an action.

The Office of International and Multicultural Affairs chooses to include international

and multicultural Warhawks in equitable and equal ways.

“Multicultural affairs and the events we host helps us realize that we are all human beings and we are more alike than unalike,” Saulsberry said. contact Uchechi Owunna at owunnaud@warhawks.ulm.edu

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NEWS

Feature

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WINDOW OF POSSIBILITY: Saulsberry started MLK Day of Service as a way to share her passion for helping others with students while honoring one of her role models.

Saulsberry’s success inspires Black students

by Chloe Chapel

Fresh out of her master’s program, Pamela Saulsberry got a call from Northeast Louisiana University that would later result in a position as a social work instructor.

Coming to Monroe would be a new and exciting time for her achievements to be recognized while helping those in need. So, she left Denver nervous but ready.

Some of the excitement faded when she discovered she was only hired because the social work department needed someone who was Black.

“I was told face-to-face that they needed a Black person, so they hired me and were glad I was qualified,” Saulsberry said.

Not only was racism present at NLU, but it also plagued Monroe neighborhoods.

“One thing that struck me [...] when I came here, there was this separation and nobody crossed the boundary line between ethnic groups,” Saulsberry said. “It was like I was going back to some historical time.”

Coming to a segregated city was a big shock for Saulsberry because it was not what she

grew up knowing.

Saulsberry was raised in Denver, Colorado.

Life for her, her siblings and her parents was difficult at times, but they made the most of it.

Her father is a War World II veteran who had to work 16 hours a day at two jobs to make ends meet.

He had a master’s degree but couldn’t find a job in his field due to his race.

Despite his hardships, he never missed a day of work or complained. He taught his children to work hard and be thankful.

“He would tell us that ‘the law of aerodynamics says that a bumblebee is not supposed to fly because their body is too heavy for their wings, but a bumblebee doesn’t care, it flies anyway’,” Saulsberry said. “Society says that Black people are not supposed to achieve, but Black people don’t care, we do it anyway.”

This is only one of the many philosophies Saulsberry learned from her parents. These philosophies are what made her passionate about service.

Saulsberry knew she wanted to help people

from a young age.

“In elementary school [...] I stood on the corner with a badge and a belt and helped people cross the street,” Saulsberry said.

“Oftentimes, it was cold and snowy so a lot of people wouldn’t be on their posts, but guess who was. The sponsor would come out and say ‘Pamela, come inside, it’s a bit of a blizzard out here.’”

She also was inspired to help people from Black activists like Martin Luther King Jr. and Maya Angelou.

“Before I even knew I wanted to be a social worker, I gravitated towards justice—social and economic. I wanted people to be treated fairly,” Saulsberry said. “And that’s something that [MLK] resonated, and that makes sense to me that people should be treated fairly socially and economically.”

All these qualities she found in her parents, herself and Black activists inspired her to become a social worker.

One day her mother told her about social work, and she knew it was something that could fulfill her passion for helping others.

Saulsberry never dreamed of helping

people by becoming a professor, but she has impacted many of her students—especially Black students.

“Like Maya Angelou said, ‘If another human being is doing it, it is humanly possible, and me being a human being, I can do that too,’” Saulsberry said. “But it does help if you see another human being who looks like you, doing it.”

One of Saulsberry’s goals as the executive director of the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is to act as a mirror for Black students.

“There are more ordinary people than there are extraordinary people, but the ordinary people are capable of extraordinary things,” Saulsberry said. “I hope that when people, especially young Black women, look at me, they see a window of what’s possible but also they’re able to see a mirror that they can see themselves doing that too.”

contact Chloe Chapel at chapelcb@warhawks.ulm.edu

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NEWS

Black History Month

Black pioneers in healthcare, wellness

by Chloe Chapel

February is Black History Month, dedicated to spreading awareness about the struggles Black people faced in the past and present.

It also celebrates the achievements of Black pioneers throughout American history.

Every year a different theme focuses on a particular aspect of Black culture and experience. This year’s theme is Black health and wellness.

The health and wellness theme celebrates the contributions and breakthroughs of Black professionals and non-traditional health and wellness practitioners—herbalists, midwives, doulas and many others.

While the theme shines a light on the healthcare advancements of Black people, it also highlights the problems Black people face in healthcare daily. Some of these problems include lack of doctors in Black communities, access to healthcare and neglect from doctors, according to Medical Health Today.

The theme considers initiatives by Black communities to improve wellness despite past and current struggles.

James Still James Still was an herbalist and homeopathic healer. Born in 1812, he was one of 18 children born to Levin and Charity Still, who were former slaves. When Still was three, a physician came to Still’s town to vaccinate children. This sparked Still’s interest in becoming a doctor. Just before Still turned 18, he was hired out as an indentured servant by his father. During the three years of his service, he read everything he could about medicine and botany. He even learned from Native Americans in the area. On his 21st birthday, he was released with $10 and a suit. Because of his race and lack of wealth, Still could not get into medical school. He continued to read and soon created a cough balm made from plants and herbs grown on his farm. His first patient used the balm successfully, which sparked interest from two pharmacists. They heard of his product and began buying all the cough balm he had.

He used the money from the pharmacists to buy a small house where he took care of patients—both Black and white. His remedies became so successful that he was one of the biggest landowners and richest men in Burlington County, New Jersey.

Henrietta Lacks In 1951, Henrietta Lacks visited The Johns Hopkins Hospital—one of the only hospitals that would treat Black patients—with complaints of vaginal bleeding. Dr. Howard Jones, a gynecologist, discovered a large, malignant tumor on her cervix. A doctor named George Gey snipped cells from her cervix without her consent. He found that Lacks’ cells doubled every 20 to 24 hours and were immortal. Her cells were then shared widely with other scientists. Today, these cells are nicknamed “HeLa” cells from the first two letters of her first and last name.

HeLa cells have led to key discoveries in research on the effects of zero gravity in outer space, the development of polio and COVID vaccines and cancer research. Her cells have generated millions of dollars for medical researchers. Her family was unaware of the cell cultures for more than 20 years after her death. Doctors and scientists failed to ask for her family’s consent as they revealed Lacks’ name publicly, gave her medical records to the media and even published her cells’ genome online. None of the companies that benefited from HeLa cells have given money to Lacks’ family.

Mae Jemison Mae Jemison was a doctor, engineer and NASA’s first Black female astronaut. Before becoming an astronaut, Jemison was a trained physician who dedicated her life to improving global health. In 1977, Jemison entered medical school at Cornell University where she studied international medicine.

She graduated in 1981 and became a general practitioner. Soon after, Jemison joined the Peace Corps as a medical officer in Africa.

There, she worked with the National Institutes of Health and the CDC on research projects, which included developing a hepatitis B vaccine. During her time in the Peace Corps, she learned about healthcare in developing countries. Once she returned to the U.S., she applied to be an astronaut for NASA. She was one of only 15 applicants accepted. As an astronaut, she learned about satellite telecommunications. After leaving space, she combined her knowledge in telecommunications and international medicine for the Jemison Group, which develops telecommunications systems to improve healthcare delivery in developing countries. contact Chloe Chapel at chapelcb@warhawks.ulm.edu

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Campus Event

Art exhibit spotlights Black History Month

by Carley Nail

photos by Calli Sinclair

‘VISITING ARTISTS’: Adonis Johnson speaks about his cultural history and how it relates to his pottery at the gallery talk.

Beautifully glazed ceramic mugs and vases along with eye-catching photography showing true emotion are displayed together in the same room.

An art exhibit called “Visiting Artists” opened earlier in January, featuring works from Benicia King and Adonis Johnson.

Their artwork has been showcased for almost a month, so King and Johnson held a gallery talk last Wednesday to discuss the story behind their work.

King is a successful photographer known for captivating images in a black and white style. Many of her pieces focus on Black nationalism as a commodity and Black men and their masculinity through fashion.

“Despite the industry’s use of Black culture and identities, fashion is and will always be a universal tool to relate to the social and cultural context of an environment,” King said.

King also gave a list of influential African Americans and encouraged the audience to do their own research, as she did not learn about these people from school but had to figure it out on her own.

While King brought amazing photos, Johnson shared another creative form of artwork—pottery.

Johnson is a former ULM art student, and he now owns Casals Pottery in Lafayette. After graduating from ULM, Johnson joined the military and eventu-

ally became a staff sergeant in the United States Air Force Reserve.

As Johnson’s life became military-focused, he felt he had lost himself.

“As soon as I touched that clay again, it’s like my life became what it was supposed to be again,” Johnson said.

Junior art major Trinity Bass said her favorite art piece from the gallery was a teapot that had the outward appearance of a house.

The piece was functional but had a unique eccentric exterior. Johnson stressed the importance of functionality, but also having part of your art be representative of yourself.

Johnson began to go through his works, referencing Black history and his cultural background as the inspiration behind some of his pottery.

He uses a dripping technique on many of his ceramics. While speaking about his family’s slave history, he explained that the drip work represents Black tears.

Johnson finished his talk by giving tips for the art students that attended the event. He shared steps to selling your art and the basics of making pottery.

“Visiting Artists” will be displayed in Bry Gallery until Feb. 11. contact Carley Nail at nailcn@warhawks.ulm.edu

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Organizations

Off-campus RSO revamps for students

by Maggie Eubanks

College is a place to find your people, whether that be in a sports team, a club or an RSO. North Monroe College Ministry is revamping their look with a new pastor to invite students to find their place at church.

North Monroe College Ministry named Chris Craighead as its new pastor in December of last year. He came to Monroe ready to minister to college students and give North Monroe a new look.

“We want to be your home away from home.

Our church family at North Monroe loves college students,” Craighead said. “I am wanting to bring new energy and life to the college ministry.”

Students that attend North Monroe said they are enjoying the changes that Craighead is making.

Junior psychology major Cai Bordelon said he believes these changes will be positive for both the campus and the college ministry.

“I believe that this has brought a new energy

to the ministry, and we’ll begin to see growth in the Christian community,” Bordelon said.

Under Craighead’s leadership, North Monroe College Ministry is moving to a more open and welcoming environment.

Freshman social work major Mackenzie Washington loves how Craighead makes an effort with every student that walks through the door.

“You can tell he cares deeply for others and that he delights in serving the Lord and being a college pastor,” Washington said. “I think God knew that we needed him.”

Students searching for somewhere to call home should check out this new and revitalized ministry.

From good conversations to an interesting game called Jungle Pong, there is something for everyone. The ministry offers a look that is rarely seen on college campuses.

North Monroe College Ministry meets every Wednesday at 8 p.m. at North Monroe Baptist Church. Craighead wants new people inter-

photo by Carley Nail

SINGING TO NEW HEIGHTS: Students participate in leading worship at North Monroe College Ministry’s midweek service.

ested in the ministry and wants everyone to know they can come as they are.

“Do not think you have to change anything about yourself to attend our events,” Craighead said. “We love new faces and would

love to get you plugged into our college ministry family.” contact Maggie Eubanks at eubanksml@warhawks.ulm.edu

Recommendations

Not-so-average flowers to give on Valentine’s

Pink Carnations Pink carnations are a perfect gift to anyone you love on Valentine’s Day. They have a splash of color, but it is not overwhelming. This flower represents fascination and admiration. And they are common, so it should be easy to find them this February.

Gardenias These elegant white flowers are a great way to show someone you care for them. Gardenias represent joy and deep love. They also smell amazing. Gardenias may seem like a simple flower, but they add an element of sophistication.

Forget-Me-Nots Forget-Me-Nots are given to someone in hopes that they will never forget the person that gave them the flowers. They represent true love, and their blue color is unique. Your significant other won’t forget about you once you give them these lovely flowers.

Tulips No matter what color — red, pink, purple or white— tulips are a crowd favorite. Each color represents a different trait, but all tulips hold simplistic beauty. While you usually see tulips later in the spring, they are an excellent choice to give someone this Valentine’s Day.

Daisies Daisies are pretty little flowers that every girl loves. Daisies are a reminder of happiness, joy and new beginnings. These flowers are an ideal gift for that special someone in your life. You should be able to find daisies at any flower shop.

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Recipes

Easy treats to bake for Valentine’s Day Hidden Heart Cake First, heat your oven to 320 degrees. Grease a loaf tin and line it with baking parchment.

Now it’s time to make the batter for your first cake. Mix a stick and a half of butter and 7/8 cup of sugar until it becomes light and fluffy. Then, beat three eggs and pour them in slowly. Sift together 5/8 cup of flour, half a teaspoon of baking powder and three tablespoons of cocoa. Fold the mixed ingredients into the butter mixture with 1/3 cup of ground almonds. Combine half a cup of milk and half a teaspoon of red food coloring

Champagne Possets

and

Raspberry

This is as easy as it gets. Blend a cup of frozen raspberries and 3/4 tablespoon of champagne until it becomes a smooth mixture. Then, sieve it to discard the seeds. After that, heat four tablespoons of golden caster sugar. Boil it while stirring for a couple of minutes, then add the raspberry and champagne puree while continuing to stir. Add two teaspoons of dried raspberry pieces. Leave it to set before you serve. This delicate, sweet flavor will make you feel mesmerized this Valentine’s Day.

hour and 10 minutes.

After cooling for 10 minutes, cut the cake in slices and stamp out hearts using a shaped cutter. Then, make a second cake using the same recipe as the first, but without the cocoa or food coloring. When the second batter is complete, pour the mixture into a prepared loaf and push the heart-shaped cake from before into the new batter. Bake the combined cakes for the same amount of time as the first cake. After the cooling process is over, use icing and sprinkles to decorate the cake.

The heart shape in the middle of the cake will surely surprise your valentine.

sheet with parchment paper. Scoop up cookie dough into a ball, about one teaspoon in size, and place it on the cookie sheet. Repeat this step until the dough is gone. Bake for five to seven minutes until edges are brown.

Red Velvet Kiss Cookies

to the mixture until it is evenly colored. Pour the batter into the loaf tin and bake it for an

Any kiss is perfect for Valentine’s Day, even if it is chocolate. For these cookies, use a hand mixer to beat together half a cup of unsalted butter, 2/3 cup of brown sugar and 1/4 cup of granulated sugar until the mixture is creamy. Then, add a large egg and two teaspoons of vanilla extract together. Mix the dry and wet ingredients on high until combined. After that, add in one teaspoon of milk and half a teaspoon of red food coloring. Mix everything until slightly sticky. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees and line your cookie

Remove the cookies from the oven, press a Hershey’s kiss into the center of each one and transfer cookies to the freezer. Leave them in the freezer for a few minutes, then remove and serve. You can try any color you like and other chocolate types as well.

Opinion

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with your gals

Maggie Eubanks Red hearts, chocolates and romantic comedies that make you cringe are all a part of the holiday of love—Valentine’s Day. Now, I know some people think Valentine’s

Day is a holiday that just gives those in relationships an excuse to flaunt their love.

But I think Valentine’s Day is just a holiday to show your love, whether you are in a relationship or not.

I am single, but I still enjoy seeing all the stuffed animals and chocolates. Instead of being sad or down that I don’t have a partner to celebrate with, I take the holiday as my own and celebrate with my friends on a holiday appropriately named Galentine’s Day. According to National Today, Galentine’s Day began after a “Parks and Recreation” episode celebrated the holiday in 2010.

Since then, Galentine’s Day has been celebrated by over 2/3 of women every year.

Valentine’s Day is not just about couples—

it is about celebrating love, whether that be with your significant other or your best friend.

Love is what connects us all. And in a society that seems to focus only on the parts that separate us, a day to focus on why we love each other is something everyone needs.

For those in a relationship, you do not have to exclude your significant other. I understand he or she deserves a little love too. But that does not mean you have to forget about all your single friends.

According to Cosmopolitan, many people celebrate Galentine’s Day on Feb. 13 so that Valentine’s Day can be reserved for their significant other.

But if you are in a relationship and you

refuse to celebrate with your single friends on Galentine’s Day, then I hope your boyfriend breaks up with you.

But if you are not in a relationship, what is stopping you from celebrating on Feb. 14?

Galentine’s is like the ultimate protest of societal norms, but with Taylor Swift’s “All Too Well (10 Minute Version)” playing in the background. What could be better than that?

Buy your best friend a teddy bear and some chocolate. Go see that bad rom-com with J-LO, throw popcorn at couples and celebrate your friendship.

After all, Valentine’s Day is a holiday of love, and no one says that should be reserved just for couples. contact Maggie Eubanks at eubanksml@warhawks.ulm.edu

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Crossword

Horoscope Aries Profitable ideas and opportunities are worth pursuing. Quick action serves urgent necessity. Focus on basics. Prioritize the low-hanging fruit first, and then expand.

Taurus Nurture yourself with hot water and relaxation. Advance a personal dream into reality, step by step. Dress the part, and play with all your heart.

Gemini Peaceful settings encourage creativity and imagination. Weave your magic and craft your plans privately. Discover satisfying productivity behind closed doors. Strengthen foundational elements.

Across 1 Has a balance due 5 Fish with valuable roe 9 Jeweler’s weight unit 14 Extra-long dress 15 “Those __ the days!”

16 Sister company of Enterprise Rent-A-Car 17 Wide smile 18 Arab League dignitary 19 “The Thinker” sculptor 20 Gets trounced 23 Crime scene clue exposed by dusting 24 Candied veggie 25 Apple operating system 26 “I get it now!”

27 Palindromic man’s name 30 Royal flush card 32 Cubs’ caretakers 35 Foamy hot drink 39 “College GameDay” channel 40 Vinyl collectible

42 Pork or beef 43 Tree houses 45 Veggies from Peru 47 Approx. landing hr.

49 Ripped apart 50 Cloud’s place 51 Govt. Rx watchdog 54 Fútbol cheer 56 Caribbean cruise stops 58 Home of the Metropolitan Opera ... and a hint to the “honest” guy hiding in 20-, 32and 45-Across 62 Like much beer at a bar 63 “Et voilà!”

64 Slack-jawed look 67 Salary increase 68 Managed, with “out” 69 Brainstorm 70 Like a javelin’s path 71 Russo of “Tin Cup” 72 Russian autocrat

Down 1 “Can u believe it?!”

2 Card-vs.-card game 3 Highway turnoffs 4 Red Sea peninsula 5 Sugary Southern beverage 6 Blouse edges 7 Operatic solo 8 Churchill Downs race 9 Milky Way ingredient 10 Tons 11 Diameter halves 12 Essential acid, familiarly 13 Salad bar pair 21 Etch A Sketch control 22 Have a bite 23 Temporary stage 26 “I feel the same way!”

28 Starbucks size after Short 29 Planet’s path 31 Birth certificate entry 33 Initial poker stake 34 Osaka wrestler 36 Promos to pique interest

37 Homes for pet fish 38 Site with homemade gifts 41 Pre-grilling sauce 44 Bent down 46 Second to none 48 Every one 51 Plant life 52 Bahrain currency 53 Playful prank 55 Large keyboard key 57 On the level 59 Social worker’s assignment 60 Birthday candle holder 61 Genesis garden 65 Split __ soup 66 Organ with a canal

Cancer Connect with friends and allies to amplify your reach. Advance shared goals with steady dedication. Discover interesting opportunities through your social networks. Share and contribute.

Leo Take charge to advance your professional goals. A dreamy situation is within reach. Get expert support to get farther. Disciplined efforts pay off.

Virgo You’re learning valuable skills. Classes, webinars and conferences open new doors. Your investigation is bearing fruit. Investigate new possibilities. Develop a fascinating theory.

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Libra A disciplined life will find you in the best of health. Good understanding with your spouse will help make the relationship stronger.

Anything connected with real estate is likely to prove profitable.

Scorpio Patiently pursue practical priorities.

Collaborate with your partner to manage family finances. Simplify where you can.

Prioritize quality over quantity. How lightly can you tread?

Sagittarius Physical action energizes you. Practice basic moves for strength, endurance and agility.

Master foundational steps before advancing.

Prioritize health and safety. Nurture yourself.

Capricorn Relax and have fun with someone sweet. Romance arises in conversation. Creative projects engage and entertain. Spontaneity can delight.

Handle basic responsibilities first.

Aquarius A home improvement project may require making a mess. Rearrange furniture and organize possessions. Make useful upgrades. A coat of paint works wonders.

Pisces Read and learn voraciously. Monitor current events, news and conditions. Communication opens new doors. Connect and share data, resources and services. Write your views.

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Men’s Basketball

Warhawks prevail in Natural State nail-biters

by Jonah Bostick and Cameron Jett

After last week, the Warhawks have two hard-fought victories to add to the tales from the season.

ULM emerged victorious against the Arkansas State Red Wolves and the Little Rock Trojans with a combined scoring margin of four points.

With under 17 seconds left, Nika Metskhvarishvili hit a 3-point shot to take the lead and secure a ULM win 6059 over Arkansas State.

Then, Andre Jones dropped a careerhigh 30 points in his hometown of Little Rock to guide ULM to a 75-72 overtime victory.

The wins snapped a four-game losing skid and set ULM up with momentum leading into their matches in Monroe against UT Arlington and Texas State.

The first half against the Red Wolves was a test of strength from both teams.

ULM had a 17-10 lead with 11:50 left but the Red Wolves slowly chipped away at the lead.

Arkansas State eventually tied the

game at 26-26 with 4:47 left. One Arkansas State 3-point shot later, and the Red Wolves would hold a 29-26 lead at halftime.

This game featured another end of the half-scoring drought for the Warhawks, which was a trend leading into last Thursday night.

The second half started with an Arkansas State scoring run of 12-4. The Red Wolves would take a 48-34 lead.

But the Warhawks came surging back and scored 11 unanswered points to bring the game within three.

With 5:16 left to play, the game was tied at 52. With under a minute left, Arkansas State led 59-57 before Metskhvarishvili hit a game-altering trey from the left corner.

Leaders for ULM were Jones with 21 points, six rebounds and three steals and Koreem Ozier with 14 points, nine rebounds and three assists.

“Andre Jones played his best game of the year,” head coach Keith Richard said. “It wasn’t just that he scored 21 points, but he played his best defensive

game as well.”

Against the Trojans, not much was different. A closely contested first half cumulated in a one-score lead for the Warhawks at 31-30.

The second half saw much of the same result, with both teams tied in a headlock. With 6:23 left, the score was tied at 56.

With a 64-62 lead with seven seconds to go, the Trojans fouled and gave Andre Jones two free throws.

He made both and sent the game into overtime with the score locked at 6464.

In overtime, after a back and forth for four minutes, the game would see a 7272 tie with 1:20 left.

With a combination of fouls and perfect free throw shooting, the Warhawks edged out a 75-72 overtime win in Little Rock. contact Jonah Bostick at bostickjm@warhawks.ulm.edu contact Cameron Jett at jettcm@warhawks.ulm.edu

photo courtesy ULM Athletics graphic by Sunil Bishwokarma

HOOP, THERE IT IS: Nika Metskhvarishvili’s 3-pointer put ULM up one point with 16.6 left to beat the Red Wolves.

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BRIEFS Football gives team awards Last Friday, ULM football hosted a banquet to honor the best players of the 2021 season.

Linebacker Zach Woodard earned the team’s Most Valuable Player award and Defensive MVP. The junior transfer from Jacksonville State finished 2021 with 89 tackles.

On the offensive side, wide receiver Boogie Knight took home Offensive MVP. In his first season as a Warhawk he hauled in 45 catches for 588 yards and took three receptions in for a touchdown.

Special Teams MVP went to placekicker Calum Sutherland.

Sutherland hit four field goals in ULM’s home opener versus

Jackson State. The Warhawks won 12-7.

Sutherland also hit a careerbest 53-yard field goal to take the win over Liberty.

Positional awards were also given to outstanding players.

Zach Rasmussen took home the Outstanding Tight End award.

Malik Jackson earned Outstanding Running Back.

At quarterback, the award was split between Rhett Rodriguez and Chandler Rogers.

Rodriguez finished with 799 yards passing in five games.

Rogers threw for 1,311 yards passing in 12 games.

TAF competes in 2 meets The ULM indoor track and field teams grabbed 15 topfive finishes at Friday’s Bayou Bengal, hosted by LSU at Carl Maddox Field House.

Alivia Busch and Jakob Fudge had big days, picking up a pair of top-three finishes respectively. Busch won the women’s weight throw with a toss of 54-6 3/4 and placed third in the shot put at 44-3 1/2.

Fudge was second in the men’s weight throw with a heave of 57-9 and was third in the shot put at 47-8 1/2.

Freshman Eunice Ilunga Mbuyi collected her third topthree placing of the indoor season with a second place finish in the triple jump at 40-8 3/4.

Also in the field for the women, Rebekka Schubert was fourth in the long jump with a

leap of 18-8 3/4.

On the track for the women, Kimone Campbell was third in the 800 meter run in 2:20.59, while Amanda Radava was fourth in 2:20.60.

Fiebe Tengrootenhuysen was third in the 600 in 1:42.77 and Brittney Roberson followed behind in fourth in 1:42.91.

Jasmine Williams was fourth in the 60-meter hurdles in 8.79, improving her spot from preliminaries by two positions.

For the men, Dylan German was fourth in the pole vault, clearing 14-7.

On the track, Devin Bilbo was fourth in the 60-meter hurdles in 8.37. Eric Hawkins placed fourth in the 800 in 2:00.73 and was followed by Stephen Mengich in fifth in 2:00.87.

Women’s Basketball

Warhawks slain by Trojans Stale offense costs ULM 18th game this year

by Maggie Eubanks

The script hasn’t changed for women’s basketball here on the bayou.

After their midweek game was canceled due to water on the court, the Warhawks were looking to find the win column in their matchup last Saturday against the Little Rock Trojans.

Sadly, this did not happen as ULM took the loss 64-47.

Despite the loss, freshman Kyren Whittington put on a show to score 25 points. She by far was the top scorer for the Warhawks as she scored more than half of the points for ULM. Little Rock dominated the first

half by putting up 35 points on the Warhawks.

ULM got close in the second quarter after a steal from freshman Aasia Sam led to a 3-point play by senior Kierra Crockett, bringing the Warhawks within three at 16-13.

But after this play, the Trojans went on a 10-0 run to extend their lead to 13.

Little Rock had its largest lead of the half with 3:13 to go in the second quarter after a layup put them up 31-15 on ULM. The Warhawks attempted to mount a comeback but after some untimely fouls, they went into the half down by 11.

Although ULM came out hot in the opening minutes of the third quarter, cutting Little Rock’s lead down to five at 35-30, the Trojans’ offense was once again too much for the Warhawks to handle.

Little Rock outscored ULM 21-6 over the remainder of the third

quarter to extend the lead to 56-36.

ULM had nothing going in the fourth, so the Trojans took the win 64-47.

The Warhawks were beaten in almost every category with Little Rock shooting 45.5% in field goals and 54.5% from the 3-point line.

ULM shot 35.1% in field goals and 12.5% from the 3-point line.

The only place where the Warhawks fared better was the freethrow line where they shot 6-6 and the Trojans shot 8-12.

This loss extends ULM’s losing streak to 11 games. With only six games left in the regular season, the Warhawks have not set themselves up for a successful end to the season.

ULM will look to end the losing streak against Arkansas State at home on Monday at 5 p.m.

contact Maggie Eubanks at eubanksml@warhawks.ulm.edu

photo courtesy ULM Athletics

UNGUARDABLE: Freshman Kyren Whittington shot 12-25 from the field and led her team in scoring with 25 points.

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Tennis

Warhawks split in-state showdown

by Beau Benoit

Last week ULM took on two in-state rivals in hopes of finishing with a winning record.

Unfortunately, the Warhawks dropped their first match against Louisiana Tech but they evened their record with a home win over Nicholls State.

Last Wednesday saw ULM travel to Ruston to battle I-20 rival LA Tech. Despite great weather, the Warhawks lost 4-3 against the Lady Techsters. In the doubles competition, the Techsters were able to establish a 1-0 lead at the end, but not without any obstacles.

The Warhawk team of Daniela

Hernandez and Madalina Grigoriu tied the competition with a 6-4 match win in an effort to put a stop to Tech’s early lead.

As for the singles competition, LA Tech secured their win when Bienzobas defeated Warhawk Alessandra Anghel 6-1, 7-6 (9).

ULM did not give up and finished the day with Giovanna Pereira defeating Alexia Romero 6-2, 3-6, 1-0 (10) and a fearsome bout between Warhawk Jimena Garbino and Techster Najah Dawson 0-6, 7-6 (9), which sadly ended in Dawson’s withdrawal due to a debilitating muscle cramp.

The Warhawks turned around and hosted Nicholls State Colonels last Saturday for a chilly in-state battle.

The Warhawks had a fantastic start, as they were able to demolish the doubles competition and end with a 2-0 start after three matches. The Warhawk team of Hala Badwy and Anghel shut out Sofia Sara Safarova and Jessie Mount 6-0. Grigoriu and Giovanna Pereira followed up with a strong 6-2 win against Morgan Forshag and Constanza Cruz. The singles competition started strong for ULM thanks to Hala Bawdy triumphing over Simona Maksimovic 6-3, 6-0. Carla Bouygues answered right back for Nicholls, besting Giovanna Pereira (No. 5) 6-2, 6-2. Anghel delivered the fatal blow to Nicholls with a 7-6 (7), 6-2 victory against Sofia Safarova. Anghel’s win was the

photo courtesy ULM Athletics

STATEMENT WIN: ULM got the win over in-state foe Nicholls State.

beginning of a three-match win streak that day, with the other two contributors being Grigoriu versus Forshag 6-1, 3-6, 6-0 and Brianna

Gomez vs Jessie Mount (No. 3) 6-4, 6-3. contact Beau Benoit at benoitbb@warhawks.ulm.edu