ULM Hawkeye - October 25, 2010

THE UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA AT MONROE

VOLUME 84 ISSUE 9

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October 25, 2010

Bruno named 8th President Monroe 12th most dangerous city p.4

“I will work very hard with all who love this university.”

-ULM President Nick Bruno

Letter written in response to Miss ULM p.7

Keep Halloween safe p.9 photo by: Reagan Robinette

Squawk Box What was your favorite childhood costume?

Patrick Pierce Sophomore- History Sarepta, LA “When I was 10, I dressed like Brett Favre. I wore my peewee football pads and all!”

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Anna Shelby Senior- Mass Communications West Monroe, LA “I dressed as a bumblebee when I was 5. I loved the wings and the stinger!”

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Rachel Gill Sophomore- Nursing West Monroe, LA “I was 15 and I went trick-or-treating as a geek ghost. I had a sheet, glasses and a polka dot tie.”

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Maggie Warren, Ahmaad Solmone Seniors- Mass Communicaiton Heflin and Hammond, LA “We loved to dress as a cowboy and cowgirl when we were little!”

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Matt Howell Junior- Sociology Mansfield, LA “I was a gargoyle with inflatable wings. But, one of them popped on a fence. So I ended up walking around with only one wing.”

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The search is finally over; welcome to ULM President Nick J. Bruno permanent leader.

“Linda and I will dedicate ourNick Bruno was selected Friselves. Thank you very much,” day afternoon in Baton Rouge Bruno said. to be the University of Louisisna ULM faculty and students at Monroe’s eighth president. who made their way down to Regardless of the controversy the state’s capitol for the event concerning a letter from the found their resolve in Thomas ULM Foundation with their Moore. Moore was a big hit concerns about Bruno, he ralamong ULM students also, havlied the most support in a 13-0 ing a Facebook page created. vote.

Students showed The foundation, their support for Pe“I will work very hard to build a certain type of which is a private ter Fos by also creatsynergy to satisfy the mission of having organization that ing a Facebook page a great institution.” handles major fundin support of him.

-Nick Bruno raising for ULM, Brook Sebren was publicly opposed a voting committee Bruno in a letter addressed to isfy the mission of having a great member from the beginning of the Board last week. institution,” he said. the search, and served the board While students more readily Bruno and his wife, Linda, are as a represent ative for the stubacked Peter Fos and Thomas determined to give ULM the dent body.

Moore, the UL System Board of full attention that it deserves He withheld his vote, finding it Supervisors found Bruno unani- after half a semester without a his duty to act honestly on part

by Brooke Hofstetter and Collette Keith

mously fit for the job of replacing former president James Cofer.

Bruno, who found support in Monroe Mayor Jamie Mayo, looks forward to working with others who are just as passionate as he is about bettering the university.

“I will work very hard to build a certain type of synergy to sat-

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Student Reactions “I feel like all three candidates were qualified, and even though Dr. Bruno was not my first choice, I plan to give him my full support.”

Maggie Warren Senior Mass Communications Major

“I am a big supporter of Dr. Nick Bruno and will stand behind him no matter what the voting record shows.”

Brook Sebren

Voting member of the UL System Board

Photo by Reagan Robinette

Nick Bruno, ULM”s eighth president

of the students.

Bruno told the Board he was ready to get to work and can start as early as one week. contact Collette Keith at keithcs@warhawks.ulm.edu

How would YOU have voted?

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An offense you can’t afford due to drinking and driving Halloween brings DUI concerns

by Brooke Hofstetter and Jeana Chesnik

When you think of going out with friends for the night, one important question many college students forget to ask themselves is “How am I getting home safely?”

For some college students this question comes a little too late.

Most students are unaware of the consequences of driving under the influence.

In the state of Louisiana there

are two different types of drinking and driving offenses; driving under the influence, and driving while Barnes intoxicated.

Driving under the influence, or DUI is when a person has a 0.08 percent or lower blood alcohol content level.

Some consequences of receiving a DUI can range from getting a ticket and having to appear in court to also having the vehicle impounded.

Driving while intoxicated, or DWI, is when a person has a 0.08 percent or higher blood

alcohol content level.

The charges are more serious when receiving this offense, and can result in a heftier fine and jail time.

In Louisiana, any driver with or above at 0.08 percent BAC, is considered to be intoxicated under the law.

Another law in the state of Louisiana states that any persons under the age of 21 with a 0.02 percent BAC who are operating a motor vehicle are subject to harsh penalties.

Rachel Barnes, freshman graphic design major from Dry Prong, doesn’t mind being a designated driver “Usually I am, because I like to keep my friends safe and they

like to drink. Sometimes we switch,” Barnes said.

Other penalties for getting a DUI or DWI can range from a number of charges.

The minimum mandatory action for the state of Louisiana is the suspension or revocation of the driver’s license; the first Bertrand offense is 90 days without a license.

Students pulled over for driving after drinking will also be forced to attend an alcohol education course.

Emily Bertrand, a sophomore

Rad Tech major from Hammond, prefers not to drink altogether.

“I don’t drink because I’ve seen people I care about get hurt from it. It doesn’t bother me. I just make sure they get home safe.”

Whenever Bertrand and her friends go out they have a system so no one has to drink and drive.

“I think people underestimate what they do when they’re drunk and driving,” Bertrand said.

This weekend, drink responsibility, and always designate a driver. contact Brooke Hofstetter at hofstebe@warhawks.ulm.edu

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Photo by Jessica Mitchell

Sprinklers turn ULM into swampland

by Melinda Johnson

Students have had concerns this semester about how often the sprinklers on campus are being used.

This semester there are sprinklers being used all hours at various locations on campus. Students have to take different routes to not get soaked because the sidewalks are almost as wet as the grass. Getting out of a dorm has been like going through a maze.

“I think it’s a waste of water and an inconvenience to pedestrians trying to get to class,” Melvin Grimes, a sophomore biology major from Bastrop, La., said.

Bryan Thorn, the director of the physical plant, said, “We have had an unusually dry fall and we are watering more to keep the plants and grass alive.”

With the recent budget cuts all across the state, students have raised their voices to ask where exactly money is going. When asked why the sprinklers were being used so much even with the budget cut, Thorn said, “Water is much less expensive than having to replace the landscaping around campus.

Maintaining the University requires an investment in preventative care otherwise the replacement of plants or equipment can be very costly.” contact Melinda Johnson at johnsom2@warhawks.ulm.edu

photo courtesy of MCT Campus

Recently released study by NeighborhoodScouts.com ranks Monroe one of the top twenty dangerous cities in the nation

Monroe 12th most dangerous city in U.S. Monroe risky to live in, 2010 study shows

by Heidi Fuller

NeighborhoodScout.com named Monroe the 2010 12th most dangerous city in the U.S. The list was released earlier this month and includes 100 cities with a population of 25,000 or more.

Monroe, with a population of 53,091, falls between Miami Beach, Forida. andMurray, Utah.

NeighborhoodScout.com gathers data from all local law enforcement agencies in America, the FBI, and the U.S. Justice Department to compile accurate crime reports.

These reports mirror the crime indexes created by the FBI, which include offenses

such as willful homicide, forcible rape, burglary, motor vehicle theft, and arson.

So far in 2010, Monroe has 6,235 violent and property crimes reported.

“Although I’m not sur-

prised Monroe is on the list, I still feel relatively safe living here.”

Kyle Hadley Violent crimes reported amount to 901 of the total count with five murders, 30 rapes, 120 robberies, and 746 assaults recorded to date.

The chances are 1 in 9 of an individual becoming a victim to crime in Monroe.

Citizens are more likely to become victims to property crime.

Property crimes amount to

5,334 of the total crime count for Monroe.

Many students were shocked to hear the results of the study, leaving them a bit concerned.

Tyra LeBlanc, a sophomore pre-pharmacy major from Morgan City, was surprised to find Monroe as 12th on the website’s list.

“It seems like a really quiet city. If I would’ve known that I probably wouldn’t have come here,” Leblanc said Despite the list’s release, LeBlanc says she still feels relatively safe.

Kyle Hadley, a freshman Business major from Stonewall agrees, “Although, I’m not surprised Monroe is on the list, I still feel relatively safe living here.” contact Heidi Fuller at Fullerhe@warhawks.ulm.edu

Monroe’s top 5 safest neighborhoods: • Pine Grove • Millhaven • Sterlington • Town and Country • Forsythe Ave/Loop Rd Monroe is three points higher than the national property crime average.

Monroe is two points higher than the national violent crime average

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Homecoming Week 2010 is on its ‘Warhawk Way’ A week jam-packed of activites for everyone

by Jaclyn Jones

Homecoming 2010 is finally here and in full swing.

The week is jammed packed with several different events and with plenty of activites for everyone to participate in.

At the beginning of the week, the Campus Activity Board is sponsoring Promo Day, which will happen all over ULM’s campus. This event is to get students excited to and get involved.

The fun continues on day two as the homcoming court is presented in front of the SUB, followed by the much anticipated Miss(ter) Troy pageant.

The reigning Miss(ter) winner Brent “Eileen ULick” Gibert is preparing to give up his title.

“I am much more experienced now. I have learned a lot about being a woman, and would like to tell the next queen to stock up on lip gloss,” Gibert said.

“This past year as Miss(ter) FIU has delivered the greatest experience of my life.”

On Wednesday, the Univeristy Mile will take place, as students make their way through campus either running or walking.

There’s also going to be a Halloween Costume Ball in Brown

“This past year as Miss(ter) FIU has delivered the greatest experience of my life.”

Brent “Eileen ULick” Gibert

Gym, where students will be able to dress up.

Freshman Pre-Pharmacy major Kierstyn Cyrus is excited to go to the Ball.

“The Drive in Movie and Costume Ball sounds fun; I’m really excited because it’s my

Photo courtsey of VAPA

ULM 2010 Homecoming Court (from left) Jensen DeGroot, Kelsey Williams, Jessica Gilbert, Brooke Dugas, Ahmaad Solmone, Monica Zeno, Brittany Jordan, Ciera Paul, Kylie Stracener, Marnecia Hall. first college homecoming,” said Cyrus.

Spirit day will round out the week. Students are encouraged to wear anything and everything maroon and gold.

However, the biggest event of the week will be on Saturday, as

our Warhawks will take on Troy University.

Freshman undeclared major Jeff Charles is ready to cheer the Warhawk to a victory.

“I think it will be a good game; Troy’s a good team and ULM has been improving, it

should be fun to watch.”

For a complete list of the homecoming fun students can find the schedule by visiting the ULM homepage, www.ulm. edu. contact Jaclyn Jones at jonesj2@warhawks.ulm.edu

Halloween is not just about candy

by Nikeisha Mitchell

Halloween can be traced back 2,000 years to Ireland, the United Kingdom, northern France and the Celts.

Photo courtesy of http://www.inspirationline.com/Brainteaser/halloween.htm

The origins of Halloween can be traced back 2,000 years to areas of the world now known as Ireland, the United Kingdom, northern France and to a group of people called the Celts. Halloween is a mix of ancient Celtic practices, Catholic and Roman religious rituals and European folk traditions that blended together over time to create the holiday we know.

Halloween has long been thought of as a day when the dead can return to the earth, and ancient Celts would light

bonfires and wear costumes to ward off these roaming ghosts.

The Celtic holiday of Samhain, the Catholic Hallowmas period of All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day influenced the modern holiday.

In the 19th century, Halloween began to lose its religious connotation, becoming a more secular community-based children’s holiday. “I wasn’t always sure where Halloween originated from but after doing a little research a years ago I found out that it came from a group called the Celtics...” Jeri-

ca Sears, a Family & Consumer Sciences senior, said.

Although the superstitions surrounding Halloween may have been forgotten, the holiday is still celebrated with fervor. “I love to dress up and get involved with the community. It is a good time to hold fundraisers, blood drives or just indulge in different activities such as door to door trick or treating or trunk or treating, pranks and haunted houses,” Sears said. contact Nikeisha Mitchell at Mitchena@warhawks.ulm.edu

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October 25, 2010

Pornography: The fantasy, infidelity and idiocracy

COLLETTE KEITH While pornography harms both men and women, it is taking a much greater toll on men.

This, coupled with the fact that men are more likely to commit adultery, is why it is the male audience I will be analyzing.

In 2009, Brigham Young University did a study and found that 87 percent of men looked at pornography in the past year (Women’s Health Magazine.)

Eighty seven percent is a devastating number. If that were an electoral vote, it would be considered a landslide. Our society has become fairly ok with porn.

People joke about porn in conversation and it is made comical by movies like “Kick Ass” and “American Pie.” However, not many films joke about rape or a man having an affair.

What makes pornography acceptable in comical motion pictures is our condoning it.

While it may seem extreme to compare a man watching porn to a man cheating on his wife, it’s not different. People assume watching porn isn’t adultery because two people aren’t involved, but a man’s motivation to watch porn is the same as when he cheats. It brings a sense of no attachment. You are free from the “restraints” of one woman and get to delight in feeling desired by another.

The definition of fantasy: a mental image, especially when unreal or fantastic; vision. It is a longing for something you do not have. Of course you don’t have it. You don’t have in your wife what you have in a porn star because 1) your wife is not an actress 2) she is not made of collagen and silicone 3) she is not on pain killers. A wife should not have to dress up or role-play to be worthy of your solitary attention.

Most porn deals with the unrealistic scenario of a man in

Hawkeye P.O.V.

Bullied teens take their lives Our whole life, we’ve heard the expression, “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.”

However, the recent increase in suicide for young adult and teens proves otherwise. We think of suicide as socially taboo. But, suicide has become more common in the news lately. The media has no paired “suicide” with “bullying.” Stu-

dents have started taking God’s work into their own hands by ending their lives due to being picked on and harassed.

In Ohio, another student at a public high school committed suicide. This marks the fourth bullied teen at this school that committed suicide in the past two years to get away from the embarrassment of being made fun of by peers. The last one,

complete control doing (often) painful or unnatural things to a woman while she is ever grateful. The ideal sex partner. The problem is that men get it into their heads that this kind of sexual relationship exists and can be expected. From that point on, he is in a constant battle with something that doesn’t happen in reality and his boring monogamous sex partner.

In traditional marriage vows, each partner tells the other “With my body, I thee wed.”

When you use your body in a way that forsakes your wife with desire for another woman, (even if she is behind a computer screen) you break that vow.

There was a time when all a man knew of a woman’s body came from his wife.

Now, a women’s value has been completely degraded.

Pornography is 100 percent reinforcement of a woman as an object. Consider that message reaching 87 percent of all men.

Porn is the loud speaker in

“Shawshank Redemption,” demoralizing a prison of men.

To this mass audience women become nothing more than a vessel for self- gratification. In fact, pornography geared towards men focuses solely on women as a specific object. She is a teacher, a nurse, etc. She is reduced down to nothing more than a few parts and a loyal servant.

With porn reaching such a huge percentage of men

Sladjana Vidovic, was only 16-years-old. The students at the high school she attended made fun of and mocked her accent and threw food at her.

What could possibly drive a 16-year-old girl to think that dying is a much better scenario then returning to high school?

The MTV show “If You Really Knew Me” portrays bullying as only going on in the nation’s high schools. The show reveals the different ways young people become depressed in their high school environments, and shows them thinking death is the only way to cope. On one

episode, a few students even admitted to considering suicide.

This show really proves that there are things going on in today’s high schools that are causing children to be depressed and think that death is the only way out.

One would think that the bullying ends when students get to college; however, the death of a teen at Rutgers University changes this mindset. Tyler Clementi jumped to his own death after finding out that his roommate posted a video of Clementi engaging in sexual favors with another male. Clementi’s

(and women) it seems inevitable that men and women get stretched farther and farther apart. The man who looks to a woman for a challenging conversation or spiritual worth is deemed unworthy of the title “man.” He is a nancy, a mamma’s boy; he is weak. This direction could become extreme until our society has reached a state like that of Mike Judge’s film “Idiocracy.” But that’s almost giving society too much credit.

Porn has already gotten us there.

contact Collette Keith at keithcs@warhawks.ulm.edu

death marks the fifth suicide of a gay teen in the past month.

The other teens were all under the age of 18, one of whom was 13-years-old and trying to get away from the years of being bullied.

Sometimes, we say things that are funny to us, but could cut someone else deeply. The important message here is to follow the Golden Rule we all learned in Sunday school: Treat others as you want to be treated. What is a game to us could mean life or death to someone else. And that should be God’s job.

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Letters in Response:

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Age, classification not factors in pageant

“If we didn’t want to win, we wouldn’t step on the field.”

Dear Editor, I am a student-athlete on the football team and I am writing in response to the suggestions Matthew Midyett made to the athletic department in his previous letter to the editor.

While Matthew made many good points there are certain things that he, like most students, do not understand about why we play those games. The three “big money” games we play each season are crucial to this university. The money the school receives when we play those schools is what helps drive this campus. Without that money we would not be able to continue to grow. Money means everything to a school, and in order for us to become the university we all want to be, we need to keep playing those games.

Believe it or not, another reason we need those game is recruiting. Matthew make a good point when he said that winning brings in recruits, but what he does not realize is that those big games also are a huge

recruiting tool for the team. I know when ULM first recruited me four years ago, the three big games were one of the biggest selling points they told me and my parents about. Being able to play in three big time SEC or Big 12 stadiums a year is something that most people will never get to do in their lifetime.

Sure, we proved four years ago against Alabama it can be done.

When you beat a team that no one thought you could, there is no better feeling in the world.

By playing those games it gives us a chance to grab that feeling one more time.

I understand the frustration that students must feel when they look at our schedule and see the out-of-conferences games we play each year. ULM is the only team in all of college football to open up with a ranked opponent three years in a row (Auburn, Texas, Arkansas).

Even though we usually lose those games, they are important in the development of our team.

Playing some of the best schools in the country three times a year

Dear Editor, In response to Miss Wardlaw’s letter concerning the Miss ULM Pageant, I would like to express my opinion as an upper classman, involved student and contestant of the pageant.

Stating that a freshman should not have won the title of Miss ULM is not only insulting to Jaden Leach, Miss ULM 2010, but also the judges of the pageant and the pageant director.

Miss ULM is not judged based on her age, classification or her experience at ULM.

Judges must take into consideration that Miss ULM will represent the university at the Miss Louisiana Pageant. Therefore, judges must select the strongest competitor to serve as Miss ULM. Age or classification do not affect a young lady’s character, poise or talent; therefore, age or classification are not an element in the judging criteria.

Jaden is talented and beautiful on the outside as well as within. I trust that she will carry out her duties as hostess of the university and as students

we should give her our support.

We should not question her abilities or the judges’ decision.

I do believe that freshmen do not receive the ultimate college experience within their first semester. However, Jaden Leach will experience a remarkable and life-changing first semester as a new ULM Warhawk.

makes us a better team. Simply knowing that we have competed against teams that will be bidding for a National Championship helps our confidence in games against other Sun Belt schools. There are some things in football that a player can only learn in a game, and those games accelerate that learning

curve. The experience someone gains by playing in a hostile environment of 90,000 screaming fans is something that cannot be coached and it is something that ultimately helps us win games later in the season. We want nothing more than to win every game that we play. If we didn’t want to win, we wouldn’t

step on the field. Even though the odds maybe stacked against us we play those big schools we still expect to win, and so should you.

Brittany Jordan Senior Mass Communications major

Alex Chace Senior Mass Communications major

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School overload takes toll on students

High stress levels can cause harm to students

by Courtney Collins

In a recent study done on college students, about 75 to 90 percent of all visits to primary care physicians are for stressrelated complaints or disorders.

Correlating with that percentage is the fact that freshmen have the highest stress level when attending school.

Stress can lead to potentially life-threatening problems such as heart attacks, strokes, depression, head aches and pains.

Stress can become normal for the college student, which seems to be part of the territory of getting an education.

It can spring upon students at any time in their college career, whether it is the first day of school, mid-terms, finals or-

those last classes that determine graduating or not.

“Last semester my professors were not at all considerate,” said senior Grace Reynolds, a PrePharmacy major from Shreveport.

“I felt like I had finals week once a month,” Reynolds said.

The United States Census shows 6-in-10 high school seniors head off to college, but just 29 percent of college students over the age of 25 had a bachelors degree.

Only about 50 percent of peole who start college actually finish.

Amanda Carter, a freshman

“They don’t consider

the fact that I’m a nontraditional student and I have kids, I’m 27 years old.”

Amanda Carter criminal justice major from Houston, dislikes finals week.

“They [professors] don’t con-

Photo by Inwon Byun

Students find solitude for studying in the library on ULM’s campus.

sider the fact that I’m a nontraditional student and I have kids,” Carter said.

The consequences of stress can be harmful both physically and emotionally.

Some consequences include grades starting to slip, the loss or increase of appetite and extreme cases of anxiety and depression.

Much of the stress a student experiences is self-induced.

Those who have just left

home and are now experiencing more freedom may have trouble managing time, just to show an example.

The number one stresser for students is when students start cramming. It becomes an art as students try to accomplish too many things too late.

Others may have a job or two in order to make ends meet.

Other students have the opposite problem. They engage in

PRSSA travels to D.C. for Nationals

PR orginazation sends students to conference

by Brandy Heckford

The ULM chapter of Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) is welcomed back to the bayou following a weekend at the nation’s capitol.

The annual PRSSA National Conference occurred Oct. 1519, in Washington, D.C. The conference consisted of numerous speeches from real-

Johnston

world public relations professionals as well as workshops and networking opportunities throughout the whole

weekend.

Attending National Conference is one of the ultimate benefits of being a PRSSA member.

There are 370 chapters nation wide, and the conference is where all the “Big-Whigs” of public relations get together.

“I felt very fortunate to have the opportunity to attend PRSSA’S National Conference.”

-Beau Johnston

Beau Johnston, a senior Mass Communications major from Monroe, really enjoyed his trip.

“I felt very fortunate to have the opportunity to attend PRSSA’S National Conference. The learning and networking possibilities were mind blowing,” Johnston said.

“Professionals that lead the

PR field were there to teach us the inner workings of their careers and how they attained those positions,” said Johnston.

Lisa Davis, a senior Mass Communications major from West Monroe, said, “It was very eye opening as far as what it means to do PR and the work that goes into it.“ PRSSA opens the flood gates to opportunities to a successful career. PRSSA’s next meeting is Nov. 8 in Stubbs 230 at 5:30 p.m. contact Brandy Heckford at heckfobe@warhawks.ulm.edu

the social life college has to offer.

James Pettit, an English professor at ULM said he tries to accomodate h,is students any way he can.

“I believe in the English department we [professors] strive very hard to be considerate,” Pettit said.

“A lot of the work that we do, can be done in the classroom and if there is an assignment to take home we give them plenty of time to complete it,” he continued.

The number of college students who feel overloaded is still growing.

A 2009 spring poll of more than 2,200 students reported that 85 percent of students feel stress on the daily basis.

Finding ways to alleviate stress, like working out or not putting things off to the last minute is a sure fire way to cut stress down. Also, if feeling overloaded, talk to a counselor or a good friend. contact Courtney Collins at collinc3@warhawks.ulm.edu

Happening Soon *The ULM Division of Theatre and Dance will present the musical Cabaret at 7:30 p.m., Nov. 4-6, in ULM’s Brown Theatre. *The ULM College of Business Administration has announced its schedule for the Business Symposium to be held Oct. 27-29. Full schedule at http://cba.ulm.edu/bus_symposium.html *The ULM Office of Fraternity & Sorority Life will sponsor the second annual “Greek Songfest” at 7 p.m.,Thursday, Nov. 11 in Brown Auditorium.

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ULM haunted house spooks students Greek life hosts ULM’s first haunted house

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Top 5 costumes

by Catherine Olson

“Our first stop is the graveyard...” With this casual introduction, the tour of the haunted SUB ballrooms began. The event was by Greek life on campus.

Students from each Greek organization contributed, creating scenery and costumes. CAB offered extra funding to the first-time event.

Spooky music and eerie screams leaked into halls as a line of thrillseekers awaited their turn. Guests had to make it through a land of nightmares, past institutionalized cannibals and mass murderers.

“That was completely unexpected, and for someone that’s not used to being scared, that was terrifying,” said Atiel Eisler, a sophomore toxicology major from Calhoun after emerging from the haunted house.

Stormy Knight, a junior biology major from Monroe, is a more experienced judge of haunted houses.

“I’d definitely like to see it again.”

Photo courtsey of MCT Campus

Photos by Lane Davis

(Above) Students give their best scary face in preparation for what would turn out to be a successful haunted house.

(Left) Members of the haunted house put on a show of guts, blood and gore.

contact Catherine Olson at olsoncj@warhawks.ulm.edu

Four simple rules to keep Halloween safe Awareness can make Halloween better for ULM students

by Jessica Mitchell

Halloween is a time for dressing up, having fun and eating more candy than normal. However, it’s also a time to be aware of surroundings and be cautious and careful.

Using safety tips and com-

mon sense can help you make the most of your Halloween season.

The excitement of this fun and carefree holiday can sometimes make people less careful than normal. However, there are ways to be safe and enjoy the holiday.

•Homeowners should prepare their home for trick-or-treaters by removing obstacles from the front yard, restraining dogs and other animals and lighting the

doorway to the house.

•Provide treats that are individually wrapped candy. Or offer kids nonfood treats, such as stickers and erasers.

•Artificial lights and candles are a safer alternative to real candles with a flame that can pose a fire hazard •If going to an adult Halloween party, make sure that you don’t drink and drive. Use a designated driver if alcohol is being consumed.

By following these tips and keeping Halloween a fun, safe and happy holiday, you’ll look forward to many happy years of Halloween fun.

Sidenote: ULM Hawkeye is looking for the most creative and of course scariest costume.

The winner will be in the “Spotlight” section of the newspaper.

For more details log on to www. ulmhawkeyeonline.com contact Jessica Mitchell at mitcheje@warhawks.ulm.edu

1. Avatar: Due to the spectacular success of the movie, dressing up as an Avatar has become a trend for 2010.

2. Leopard: Hey Ladies, if you are tired of being Cat Woman try a leopard on for size. The black and orange color scheme is not only sexy but seasonal as well.

3. Indian Warriors: Here’s something for couples.

There’s nothing cuter than dressing up as an Indian chief and a pow wow princess.

4. Vampire: Edward Cullen isn’t the only sexy vampire.

Thanks to the Twilight Saga there is nothing more sultry than being a vampire. The vampire look is a classic that never gets old.

5. Alice in Wonderland: Sticking with the movie theme, it is only appropriate for this list end with another influential movie from the past year. There are so many characters to choose from, such as the Mad Hatter, Alice or the Queen of Hearts.

Whichever you choose just be sure not to be late for the very important date. contact Nikeisha Mitchell at mitchena@warhawks.ulm.edu

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October 25, 2010

Freestyle

‘Jonah Hex’ isn’t worth a two-cent cuss word ‘Glee’ expands on its storytelling byHayward’s Zachary Keith Parker There are four editors credited to “Jonah Hex.” This is a bad sign as too many cooks can ruin the whole dish.

Based on the DC Comics series, “Jonah Hex” was an original story about a western anti-hero, something largely unseen in the comics world. But we’ve seen more than enough western movies.

In the comics, Jonah Hex would

by Eddie Ray Fountain Last season, “Glee” focused on singing rather than character development and it worked well for the show.

The writers are proving their talent even more by focusing on character development and tackling sometimes taboo topics.

One example is the character Kurt Hummel. He is a young man who has had to experience a lot of teasing because of his sexuality, but one of the most shocking moments was when his father experienced a heart attack and he revealed that he didn’t believe in God. Artie Abrams has a more developed role, too. Artie lost his virginity to a girl who was only using him.

It crushed him because he thought that he would never be able to be intimate with someone ever again.

occasionally fight the supernatural, but he didn’t have magical powers until Hollywood misinterpreted “Hex.” Josh Brolin, John Malkovich and Michael Shannon are underused in the characers. And Megan Fox plays a prostitute. ‘Nuff said.

contact Zachary Keith Parker at parkerzk@warhawks.ulm.edu

all photos courtesy of MCT Campus

Continue to focus on the strong character development and the wide varieties songs that mesh so well with the plot of the show and “Glee” will become one of the best shows on television.

“Glee” can be seen on Fox Tuesdays at 9pm/8c. contact Eddie Ray Fountain at fountaer@warhawks.ulm.edu

BANKING WITH A NOT-FOR-PROFIT CREDIT UNION LIKE LA CAP MEANS YOUR MONEY

Kings of Leon album gets heavy

by Collette Keith I knew what I was going to say about the new King’s of Leon album before I had listened to a single track.

Little did I know the “Come Around Sundown” would be one of tearjerkers, Bob Seger-esque melodies and an echoey piano.

Just a year ago, Caleb Followill was bragging to Spin magazine about just how much whiskey he could drink in the mornings. Now he’s singing lamentations to a woman who pieces his home together when he can’t get drunk enough.

The band shows a small mea-

sure of maturity. They sing “Bury all the pictures and tell the kids that I’m ok/ Even if I’m forgotten you’ll remember me for a day.” The album is full of lyrics that contrast wildly with a song like “Sex is on Fire.”

“Come Around Sundown” feels heavy, but it lacks the sensory appeal of KoL albums like “Aha Shake Heartbreak.” The head-bobbers go out the window at the sound of all Caleb’s bellyaching.

contact Collette Keith at keithcs@warhawks.ulm.edu

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GRADUATING in December?

If yes, then Grad Finale is for you!

Grad Finale is your one stop graduation shop!

EVERYTHING YOU NEED!

*Purchase a cap, gown, diploma frame and more from the bookstore. *Purchase your invitations *Purchase the official ULM class ring from Balfour

(see a 3D version of the ring at www.ulm.edu/alumni) *Have your financial aid exit interview *Have your senior photo taken for the ULM Chacahoula *Visit with representatives of the ULM Graduate school *Visit with the Small Business Development Center *Visit with Career Connections *Visit with Continuing Education *Visit with La Capitol Federal Credit Union *Register for door prizes and more!

Visit with all of the above in one place: Tuesday, October 26 Top of the SUB 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

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Beauty Column:

by LeAndrea Williams

Red lipstick: is it a do or a don’t?

To be honest, any person can wear red lipstick. Your skin complexion or age doesn’t matter. The trick is finding the correct shade.

Your best bet is to go to a beauty counter and tell them you want a red lipstick.

October 25, 2010

Red Lipstick: A do or don’t?

Depending on your skin tone and undertones, they will pick out which shade of red is best for you.If you see someone with a similar skin tone as you, wear a particular shade, it may not work for you because you may have different undertones.

Warm skin tones with olive or yellow undertones should pick reds that have orangey or brown tones to them. Cool skin tones with pink or red tones should pick reds that have blue undertones.

These can easily be picked

out by a beauty professional.You can also find them for cheaper at a Walgreens, Walmart or CVS. Remember when wearing a red lip, the rest of your face should be neutral. Unless you’re going for the vampire queen look, heavy eye makeup and blush are not recommended.

You only want to draw attention to one focus point on your face.

Having too many focus points can come off a bit clownish, and just be plain distracting. So remember if you have a dramatic eye, then leave everything else calm, and if you have a dramatic lip, then give the rest of your face a break.

Have a question you want answered? contact LeAndrea Williams at willial8@warhawks.ulm.edu

START Thinking AheAd.

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There’s strong. Then there’s Army Strong. Enroll in the Army ROTC Leader’s Training Course at ULM and you will be ready for life after college. Because when you attend this 4-week leadership development course, you will take on new challenges and adventures.

You will also be on course for a career as an Army Officer.

To get started, contact MSG John Payne at 318-342-1561 or jpayne@ulm.edu.

ASK ABOUT OUR SUMMER LEADERSHIP AND SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES. VISIT OUR DEPARTMENT ON THE SECOND FLOOR OF BROWN STADIUM AND ALLOW US TO GIVE YOU DETAILS ABOUT THIS PHENOMENAL LEADERSHIP TRAINING OPPORTUNITY. ©2008. paid for by the united States Army. All rights reserved.

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Games

This Week in

History

Red Ribbon Week came into existence as the result of the tragic death of Drug Enforcement Administration Special Agent Enrique “Kiki” Camarena in 1985. Friends and family in his hometown of Calexico, California, started a movement to honor him. Camarena Clubs were formed in which members pledged to live drug free. A red ribbon became the symbol of this fight against drug abuse.

Parent associations in other areas joined the fight and adopted the red ribbon. In 1988, the U.S. Congress proclaimed Red Ribbon Week.

Red Ribbon Week is the oldest and largest drug prevention campaign in the country. Although the start and

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Orange and black are Halloween colors because orange is associated with the Fall harvest and black is associated with darkness and death.

Black cats were once believed to be witch’s familiars who protected their powers.

If you see a spider on Halloween, it is said to be the spirit of a loved one watching over you.

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end dates can vary slightly depending on the organization and source, Red Ribbon Week generally takes place the last full week in October, with the weekends before and following the last full week included as appropriate celebration dates. This year Red Ribbon Week will be celebrated October 23 - 31, 2010.

Red Ribbon Week serves as a vehicle for communities and individuals to take a stand for the hopes and dreams of our children through a commitment to drug prevention and education and a personal commitment to live drug free lives with the ultimate goal being the creation of drug free America.

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The NFL shows its support ULM falls behind for Breast Cancer Awareness early in 38-10 loss

by Brandon Craven

During the month of October, the NFL is wearing pink to show their support for Breast Cancer Awareness.

The NFL is showing its support for the cause by having the players and coaches of all 32 teams wear pink.

Whether it be armbands, shoelaces, shoes, gloves, chin straps or hats, the NFL is making sure that it is doing its part in helping to fight the good fight.

The NFL, partnering with the American Cancer Society, calls

TROY’s CURRENT RECORD: 4-2 (3-0 Sun Belt) LAST GAME: won 31-24 over ULL PLAYER TO WATCH: Senior WR Jerrel Jernigan ALL-TIME SERIES: Troy leads, 8-3-1 LAST MEETING: 2009, Troy won, 42-21 LAST ULM WIN: 2008 (31-30)

FACT: Troy has won at least a share of the Sun Belt title in every year since 2006.

The last Sun Belt team to beat Troy was ULM on Nov. 1, 2008. They have been unbeaten in Sun Belt play in their last 11 conference games..

Associated Press Top 15 1. Oregon 2. Boise St. 3. Auburn 4. TCU 5. Mich. St. 6. LSU 7. Missouri 8. Utah.

9. Wisconsin

10. Ohio St 11. Oklahoma.

12. LSU 13. Stanford 14. Nebraska 15. Arizona Source: Associated Press

Sun Belt Standings Conf. Ovr.

Troy 3-0 FIU 2-0 MTSU 2-1 Ark. St. 3-2 ULM 2-2 ULL 2-3 WKU 1-2 N Texas 1-3 FAU 0-3

4-2 2-4 3-4 3-5 3-4 2-5 1-6 1-6 1-5

Pick ‘Em Challenge Standings

(Through the NO/Cle game) Team ULM Team Hawkeye

254-131 246-139

For up-to-date standings visit www.ulmhawkeyeonline. com

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photo by Srdjan Marjanovic

ULM’s Tavarese Maye drags an FAU defender on Oct. 9

MTSU’s Dasher slashes and gashes ULM for 285 total yards

by LaMar Gafford

The ULM football team fell behind early against the Middle Tennessee State Blue Raiders in Saturday’s 38-10 loss.

A 21-point second quarter by the Blue Raiders doomed the Warhawks as they failed to duplicate Oct. 16’s thrilling comeback against Western Kentucky.

Middle Tennessee (3-4, 2-1 Sun Belt) senior quarterback Dwight Dasher passed for 219 yards and ran for 66 yards with two passing touchdowns in the second quarter. The outburst allowed the Blue Raiders to sit comfortably at halftime with a 28-3 cushion.

Middle Tennessee’s run-heavy offense kept the Warhawks at bay, as Phillip Tanner added 73 yards and a touchdown and William Pratcher’s late touchdown closed the door on any possible ULM rally.

ULM (3-4, 2-2) had trouble trying to catch up to Middle Tennessee, as Kolton Browning threw an early interception to Rod Issac that went for a touchdown for the Blue Raiders.

Browning recorded his sixth straight 200-yard game, throwing for 232 yards and two interceptions. Browning and junior Luther Ambrose connected on an eight-yard pass for ULM’s only touchdown.

Ambrose caught a personal-best nine passes for 66 yards and clearly was Browning’s favorite target of the day.

The Warhawks rushing attack was halted as ULM finished the day with 4 rushing yards on 28 carries.

The Warhawks will return to the friendly confines of Malone Stadium this Saturday against the four-time defending Sun Belt Conference champion Troy Trojans. contact LaMar Gafford at gafforlc@warhawks.ulm.edu

this “A Crucial Catch” campaign.

The referees are also showing their support for Breast Cancer Awareness by having specially made coins and game balls that will be visible during the games.

The NFL Shop is also selling “Breast Cancer Awareness” gear, with a portion of the proceeds going to support the fight.

For more information log on to NFL.com/Pink.

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Football gets C+ No three-peat for Kocken ULM at season’s midpoint

by LaMar Gafford

Gustaf Kocken’s bid for a third straight individual golf title fell short Monday as the ULM men’s golf team finished in 10th at the Lone Star Invitational.

Kocken finished three strokes back and tied for seventh place with a score of two-under par. The Swedish native shot a 68 in the tournament’s first round but cooled off with scores of 74 and 72 to finish the tournament.

ULM collectively shot an 894 and finished 39 strokes behind tournament champion Texas-Arlington.

The Warhawks will compete in the Houston Baptist Intercollegiate Invitational to close out the fall season.

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contact LaMar Gafford at gafforlc@warhawks.ulm.edu

With a new coach and a new quarterback, ULM stands at 3-3 midway through the 2010 season. The Warhawks have had their share of highs and lows this season and here are their midterm grades this season.

QUARTERBACK: Redshirt freshman Kolton Browning has proven that he is worthy of the big stage and then some. With a 62.6 completion percentage, 1283 passing yards, and seven touchdowns, Browning is showing that the future is bright for Warhawks football. GRADE: B+ RUNNING BACKS: The season started as speculation that senior Frank Goodin would break Calvin Dawson’s record for career rushing yards at ULM. Goodin only averages 2.6 yards per carry as the main contributor this season, but change-of-pace back Jyruss Edwards is hitting his stride after a 60-yard, two-touchdown performance against Western Kentucky. GRADE: C+ WIDE RECEIVERS/ TIGHT ENDS: Four receivers have at least 17 catches through the first half of the season. The most explosive of the quartet is junior Luther Ambrose, who has 28 catches for 356 yards and three touchdowns this season.

GRADE: B OFFENSIVE LINE: The offensive line is truly the soft spot due to its inexperience as

by LaMar Gafford

a whole. Running lanes have failed to open up as the ULM only has averaged 2.7 yards a carry, but in due time, the line will jell together. GRADE: CDEFENSIVE LINE: The defensive line play this season is solid, as Ken Dorsey leads this unit with 25 tackles and three sacks. Dorsey has at least three tackles in all six games and even recorded a safety against Florida Atlantic. GRADE: BLINEBACKERS: The top two leading tacklers this season happen to be linebackers Jason Edwards and Cameron Blakes, with 49 and 44 tackles, respectively. GRADE: B+ SECONDARY: At times the secondary has been shaky in giving up the big passing play, but other times the unit made its share of great plays as well.

GRADE: C+ SPECIAL TEAMS: Kicker Radi Jabour is once again streaky, but he is showing upside with his recent kicks. Punter Aaron Munoz looks as if he could be next in the line of great ULM punters as he can punt for accuracy. GRADE: C OVERALL: At 3-3, ULM is right in the middle of the pack for the Sun Belt title. Their three losses might have been blowouts, but in their three wins, the team has shown it can keep its composure to win close games.

GRADE: C+ contact LaMar Gafford at gafforlc@warhawks.ulm.edu

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October 25, 2010

ULM hosts state’s first wakeboarding event

by Anthony Drummer

photos by Srdjan Marjanovic

A wakeboarder competes in Saturday’s event

On Saturday, ULM went into unchartered waters, and the school did not have to go that far to do so.

The ULM wakeboarding team hosted the Empire Wake’s Collegiate Wake Series event on Bayou Desiard.

It was the first series event held on an actual school campus and the first time a regional wakeboarding event took place in Louisiana.

“There couldn’t have been a better spot to host an event,” said event organizer Rob Mendieta. “The day couldn’t have been smoother or more perfect with warm weather and warm water. Louisiana showed us why their scene is important and why we should continue hosting CWS events in the state.”

Six divisions made up the competition: beginner, intermediate, advanced, open, women’s, and wakeskate.

ULM, Louisiana Tech and LSU all competed in the Monroe event.

Teams were given points based on style composition, execution and amplitude. Teams that placed in the top

three positions of an event receive automatic bids to the Collegiate Championship Finals. The remaining teams can compete in the events in other cities for a chance to enter the finals in Long Beach.

“I attempted a 360 and I landed a toe-side 180, but no one saw it because I was too far down the bayou,” said ULM wakeboarder Hunter Martin, a sophomore kinesiology major from Vidalia. “But everyone was having fun and there was good competition.”

Despite a slow start in the beginner’s event, ULM won the overall event while Louisiana Tech and LSU would take second and third place, respectively. Vic Sanchez won first place in the Open Division and Cody Townsend placed second.

Other winners from ULM include Kalynn Oswalt (second) and Kalynn Osborn (third) in the women’s division and Cody Yarbrough (third) in the beginner’s division. contact Anthony Drummer at drummeac@warhawks.ulm.edu