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February 19, 2018

Opinion: Forget Netflix, make memories at movie theatres P 3

Pharmacy school faces probation, setbacks P 5

A ball for more than just royalty SGA’s 17th annual Mardi Gras Ball strengthens campus unity P 6

Grill skills tested at annual cook-off P 6

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CALENDAR Monday, February 19 President's Day

Tuesday, February 20

Final date for dropping courses for 1st 8-week session; a "W" grade is issued

Wednesday, February 21 Mid-term grading for 1st 8-week classes ends at 3 p.m.

Thursday, February 22

Stress Management Workshop from 3-4 p.m. in Student Center 170

Women's Basketball @ S. Alabama at 5 p.m.

Men's Basketball @ S. Alabama at 7 p.m.

Friday, February No planned events

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Saturday, February 24 Women's Basketball @ Troy at 2 p.m.

Men's Basketball @ Troy at 4:15 p.m.

Sunday, February 25 No planned events

Monroe

West Monroe

Florida

South Africa

A Monroe man faces multiple charges after reportedly jumping into a bayou after beating his father.

According to the victim, James C. Hickey, 45, and he were drinking before an argument ensued. The victim said that his son began yelling and screaming in his face.

He attempted to calm down the suspect before his aggressive behavior made him push the suspect away.

The suspect reportedly began hitting the victim in the face and when the victim raised his arms to protect himself, he was punched in the arm. According to the affidavit, the victim attempted to call the police, but Hickey took his phone, left the scene and jumped into a waterway as Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office deputies arrived.

He was booked into Ouachita Correctional Center on charges of simple battery and resisting an officer.

Mayor Jamie Mayo says Monroe's water plant needs enhancements, and the problems should be addressed before the city faces a crisis. Some upgrades kept the plant operational over the past 50 years, but overall production hasn’t grown significantly.

Maintenance supervisor Daren Johnson says the demand for water is going to keep rising as Monroe expands, which poses problems.

Mayo says not improving the water plant could lead to a water crisis similar to that of Tallulah and Tensas Parish.

A rate increase of approximately $8.42 per month over a two-year period for every 5,000 gallons was proposed and scheduled to be voted on last Tuesday.

However, the Monroe City Council agreed to make a final vote by the end of March instead.

A 19-year-old man is in custody after opening fire at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkway, Florida, last Wednesday afternoon.

The suspected gunman, Nikolas Cruz, reportedly killed 17 people and wounded 16 others. Cruz was also injured but has been released from the hospital in authority’s hands.

Broward County Schools Superintendent Robert Runcie said Cruz had recently been expelled from the high school for disciplinary reasons and was currently attending another school in the district.

The gunfire began outside the school and continued inside, where 12 of the victims were killed. All of the victims have been identified.

At this time, federal and local authorities believe there is no indication that Cruz had any accomplices.

South African president Jacob Zuma resigned from office after a slew of corruption scandals drained support from the African National Congress Party.

The announcement came after the ANC called for a no-confidence vote in the leader last Wednesday, a day after it publicly demanded his resignation.

Party officials decided last Tuesday to issue a “recall” notice after failing privately to convince Zuma to step aside.

After the resignation announcement, Zuma said he disagreed with the decision of his political party and that he has always been a disciplined member of the ANC. Zuma survived multiple attempts by opposing parties to oust him during his more than eight years in power, earning him the nickname of the “Teflon President.”

Man booked after Water plant needs Man kills, wounds President resigns assaulting father critical upgrades former classmates amid scandals

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DANCE TO THE RHYTHM OF MY HEART

“As you enter positions of trust and power, dream a little before you think."

February 19 1945: of Iwo Jima.

Toni Morrison, American novelist Editor's note: This eight-page issue is the result of several staff members traveling and competing in a journalism conference last week. The Hawkeye will continue will continue producing 16-page issues again starting Feb. 26.

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TODAY IN HISTORY

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Junior psychology majors Dianah Amos and husband Taylor Amos dance at the SGA's 17th annual Mardi Gras Ball.

U.S. launches invasion

1953: Georgia approves the 1st U.S. literature censorship board.

1963: Widely credited as the start of second-wave feminism, "The Feminine Mystique," Betty Friedan's book, is published.

1987: 1st anti-smoking ad airs on TV, featuring Yul Brynner who died of smoking-induced lung cancer.

1997:Federal Communications Commission makes available 311 for non-emergency calls and 711 for hearing or speech-impaired emergency calls.

2002: NASA's Mars Odyssey space probe begins mapping the surface of Mars using its thermal emission imaging system.

2004: Nazi-hunter Simon Wiesenthal is awarded an honorary knighthood in recognition of a "lifetime of service to humanity."

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Cinema vs Netflix: Make memories or save money?

For Cinema

For Netflix

Arohan Rimal

Raven Adcox

Watching a movie on Netflix will never be the same as watching one at the cinema. Are you fine with streaming every movie online or on Netflix?

High-budget films and TV shows are made for different audiences. Some are meant for watching at home while others are supposed to be admired only in theaters.

While I would be happy to watch “How I Met Your Mother,” on my TV set, I would never choose to watch a movie like “The Greatest Showman” anywhere other than the cinema.

The thrill of watching a good movie in a theater always beats the boredom of watching it in your house.

I am not against the idea of watching a movie seated on my sofa. However, if I truly love a movie, it would not be fair to simply watch it in my living room.

Some may argue that Netflix is cheaper in the long run. You can stream multiple movies at the same price as watching a single movie in the theaters.

If you are watching a movie and want to go through the same experience as the director went through, you need to be where they want you to be while watching it.

If you just want to know what happens, you can watch the trailer, read the summary and browse pictures of the movie instead.

The number of Netflix streaming subscribers worldwide in 2016 was approximately 117 million.

As a result, to cover the increasing demand, a lot of movies and series are being made for the “home audience.”

Since the rise of companies like Netflix, original content from streaming sites is to be expected.

This is causing cinema profits to go down. If this continues to happen, it will mean big adjustments for the entertainment business.

While some prefer staying home, many people still go to the cinema to watch blockbuster movies like “Star Wars” and “The Avengers.”

The beauty of the cinema is in the loud stereos, big crowd and an even bigger screen.

If people choose to stay home over seeing a film in theaters, this genre, which has been a big part of the entertainment business, may die out.

This isn’t great news for the common movie-lover, but have no fear.

Although people can still choose which genre they enjoy, they should consider watching movies meant for the cinema, at the cinema.

Movies are one of the best ways to relax. Watching my favorite film alleviates stress and gives my brain a break from thinking.

However, I often skip going to the movie theater because of how stressful it can be.

I would much rather wait for a new movie to be released on Redbox or a streaming site than go to Tinseltown. The crowds are usually huge, filled with families and couples excited to spend time together. I will admit, going to see a movie in theaters is a lot more special.

For me, the pros simply don’t outweigh the cons.

I am super cheap. So, if it’s cheaper to wait for the film, I’ll wait. It’s difficult for me to rationalize spending money on one night of fun.

My mind goes to every other thing the money could, and should, be spent on. Bills paid early, groceries in the fridge and gas in my car are all more important than seeing the new Steven King movie front row.

Another reason I would rather stay home is all of the streaming sites. I have never had my own Netflix account.

Somehow, I have finessed my way into the sweet spot of not having to pay to watch endless movies and TV shows.

My friends are the best and let me bum off of their accounts. My old roommate even made me my own profile on her account, which is the realest thing a friend can do.

High-budget films, like the Marvel franchise, are going to continue to have success in theaters.

Blockbuster movies are made for the big screen and surround sound. It’s simple.

People are adapting along with the rise of technology in the entertainment industry. For example, cable subscriptions have plummeted in recent years, because people are opting for cheaper streaming sites.

I would much rather pay $10 for a Netflix subscription I will use every day, than get charged over $80 for a cable box that won’t even get turned on.

The same is true for movie theaters. By the time the tickets are bought and the popcorn is acquired, you may already be out $50. That’s way too much, in my opinion.

Sometimes, the experience is worth the planning it takes to successfully take a trip to the movie theater.

However, streaming sites are the future, and I am on board with it.

All of my favorite shows and movies are ready to go at the touch of a button, it can’t really get better than that.

contact Arohan Rimal at rimala@warhawks.ulm.edu

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OPINION

HAWKEYE P.O.V. Gun reform is the smartest solution The United States of America has been plagued by more mass shootings in the past five years than other developed countries combined.

A study done by the University of Arkansas found that even though the U.S. makes up a mere five percent of the world's population, it holds 31 percent of the world's mass shooters.

A mass shooter is someone who, using guns, kills four or more people.

These results are shocking to read, but the evidence is clear.

Just last fall, a man opened fire at a country music concert in Las Vegas, Nevada, killing 58 people and injuring over 800 others.

After the tragedy, lawmakers continued the fight over whether or not gun reform should be implemented, and in what way. Life continued, as it does, but no real legislative change took place.

Now, less than five months later, tragedy has struck again.

Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School was the target of another mass shooting Feb. 14, where 17 people were killed.

The fact that a 19-year-old with a history of mental illness and distress could obtain a semi-automatic weapon is unacceptable.

It is imperative that we, as a country, address the issue of gun control.

There is no logical reason a weapon meant for wartime should be available for purchase online or at an outdoor show.

Countries that have embraced gun reform have seen massive drops in gun-related deaths. For instance, Australia enacted gun reform in 1996 after a gun massacre and hasn't had a mass shooting since. Stricter laws on high-powered weapons and better background checks helped accomplish this feat. We should take note and adapt, otherwise we are simply waiting for the next tragedy to occur.

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NEWS HIGHER EDUCATION

Pharmacy school on probation Accreditation issues arise, students worry

by Sisam Shrestha

Toni Brooks is set to join the ULM School of Pharmacy in the upcoming fall semester. The news of the pharmacy school possibly losing its accreditation did not settle well with pre-pharmacy major Brooks or any other student in the program.

The pharmacy school failed to meet four out of the 25 standards set by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE).

Second semester pharmacy student Lakaron Mcgee said, “It kind of scared me when they told so, because I was thinking that it would affect my degree.”

The four accreditations in question are Standard 8: Organization and governance, Standard 11: Interprofessional education, Standard 18: Faculty and staff retention, and Standard 23: Financial resources.

According to an interview on the Myarklamiss website, Dr. Glenn Anderson, the newly appointed dean of the school of pharmacy, said that the college of health and pharmaceutical

sciences will be split into two, effective as of Jul. 1 this year.

The school is also in the process of planning raises for its faculty. With the new plan, ULM School of McGee Pharmacy is set to be off probation by June this year.

As per the new policy, Anderson would be the dean only for the pharmacy school instead of all 32 health and pharmaceutical science programs here at ULM.

“We trust our dean and believe he is taking the right measure to ensure the continuance of the program."

Toni Brooks, junior pre-pharmacy major “The issues at hand were regarding a few areas of our curriculum they feel we needed to continue developing, such as our interprofessional education classes where we practice

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engaging with other health professionals. Luckily, these are areas we were, and are, continuing to build upon,” said Peyton David Remy, a pharmacy major.

Anderson spoke to the ULM Pre-PharmacyOrganization (PPO) soon after the news about the probation started flooding around campus.

Brooks was relieved to find that the probation would not affect her class of 2020 or any

before that.

“We trust our dean and believe he is taking the right measure to ensure the continuance of the program,” Brooks said.

As of the 2016-2017 review period, the ULM School of Pharmacy is partially compliant with Standard 11 and 18 whereas it is non-compliant contact Sisam Shrestha at shrests8@warhawks.ulm.edu

Century Link expands Monroe job opportunites One hundred and fifty new local positions created

by Misisipi Bhandari Century Link will create 150 new jobs in Monroe. They plan to open a new outbound sales center in the company’s location on Forsythe Avenue to serve small business customers in the U.S. The jobs are primarily related to sales and marketing where candidates have to create sales in new accounts and cultivate new opportunities with existing accounts.

The primary objective of the sales center is to find technological solutions to the problems of small businesses and help them expand their enhanced services.

ULM students can use the new jobs as an opportunity to intern and seek possible employment after graduation.

Students will get a chance to learn the business and servicerelated skills while they are working towards their degree at

ULM. “Anything that brings new jobs to Monroe is very good for the economy of Monroe. More jobs mean more money. Personally, I am looking for an internship, so I will apply for positions they have and possibly work there,” said senior business administration major Michael Long.

Jeffrey Storey, Century Link president and CEO, said that Century Link is excited to leverage northeast Louisiana’s talented workforce to provide small business customers with the support and resources they need to meet their company goals.

Century Link is one of Louisiana’s largest employers with 2700 workers and an annual Louisiana payroll exceeding $200 million.

Finance professor Eugenie Ardoin said, “The company employs several ULM graduates from accounting and finance as well as computer science and CINS. It also offers internship opportunities for ULM students in these same majors.”

The company’s growing labor force has included impacting the community. It will equip small businesses with latest digital tools needed for them to be successful in the global economy.

Century Link bringing new jobs to Monroe can help boost the small business economy in Monroe. Small businesses in Monroe will have the opportunity to expand and create more

opportunities.

Senior risk management major Laycon Hair said, “It will give the feel of the city around college to the people. It also further increases the employment opportunities to the people as the businesses expand.”

Century Link also conducted a job fair in West Monroe on Feb. 12. The candidates were given a chance to complete the application and talk to the representatives of the company.

An employee from human resources conducted short interviews, and some of the candidates were shortlisted, while some other positions were explained to others.

“It is bringing new opportunities to the students who are interested in sales and marketing. So, I believe if graduates want to stay here that will be a good option to look i to. I could have an internship and also get a platform to explore my interests and goals in.” said freshman business marketing major Lauren Weeks.

The company will start training its new employees on Mar. 1.

This is an opening of new opportunities for students interested in gaining new skills and boosting their resume. contact Misisipi Bhandari at bhandam@warhawks.ulm.edu

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NEWS

E-cigs popularity increases on campus Vaping considered tobacco replacement

by Saugat Shrestha Electronic cigarettes, often marketed as a safe alternative to conventional cigarettes, can have serious effects on health, according to the ecigarettes surgeon general website.

E-cigs work completely different than traditional cigarettes. They have become increasingly popular among people trying to quit smoking.

“Just because it’s safer than cigarettes, e-cigs should not be used in public places, and the ease of use of e-cigs makes it even worse,” Spanish professor Adam Majors said.

In e-cigs, the liquid which contains nicotine, propyl glycol, glycerin and flavorings is heated with an electrical coil which turns the liquid into vapor, and that vapor is inhaled.

While in traditional cigarettes, the tobacco is burned and the smoke

produced is inhaled.

When the e-liquid in e-cigs is vaporized, the aerosol produced contains much less harmful chemicals than a normal cigarette.

When tobacco is burned, it releases thousands of harmful chemicals like nicotine, carbon monoxide and acrolein in the smoke.

Over 50 of those chemicals are carcinogenic, which means it causes cancer.

However, vapor from ecigs contains propylene glycol, which is also used in theatrical smoke. It is known to cause irritation to the eyes and respiratory infection.

Although the FDA has given the seal of approval, much is still to be learned about the effects of vapor.

E- liquids, having no regulation for additives, can contain other harmful chemicals.

According to the Centers

OBITUARY

Controller’s office employee, Mary East dies

by Alfonzo Galvan

The university lost a valued employee and friend on Feb. 8, 2018. An accounting technician in the controller’s office, Mary J. East passed away early in the morning on a Thursday.

Dunn, born June 27, 1944, was hospitalized at Glenwood Regional Medical Center and passed away after a lengthy battle with an unidentified illness.

She was 73 years of age at the time of her death. She was the travel coordinator at the controller’s office oncampus. Dunn worked in some capacity for ULM for over 30 years.

Dunn was a member of Cedar Baptist Church. She also was a lifetime member of Louisiana Ladies AMVETS Auxiliary Post #5 of Monroe, Louisiana.

She is survived by three sons and many special grandchildren. contact Alfonzo Galvan at galvana@warhawks.ulm.edu

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for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than two million middle and high school students have reportedly used e-cigs in the past few months.

E-cigs are getting popular with teenagers and young adults.

“Smoking e-cigs is great if you are switching from the regular cigarette, but some people really start smoking other tobacco after they start vaping,” freshman computer science major Nicholas Hall said.

“I see e-cigs as a gateway to smoking,” Hall added.

Smoking e-cigs in public places

has also been on the rise in recent years.

Many students of ULM have started using vape pens around campus.

It is indeed a safer and healthier choice, but that Bishwokarma doesn’t mean it is less harmful.

A recent study at the New York University School of Medicine found that mice exposed to e-cigarettes’ vapor experienced DNA damage in the lungs, bladder and heart.

“E-cig or regular cigarette, they are both unhealthy, and a non-smoker should not start vaping just because it’s safer,” said freshman biology major Sunil Bishwokarma.

“There is still serious risk involved in smoking. Whether it is regular smoking or e-cigs, I don’t support it,” Bishwokarma added.

The rise of electronic cigarettes has not been correlated with the decrease in smoking traditional cigarettes. contact Saugat Shrestha at shrestsk@warhawks.ulm.edu

HEALTH UPDATE

Influenza virus troubles continue statewide Around one thousand predicted deaths

by Alfonzo Galvan Flu season is still wreaking havoc across Louisiana. The influenza virus’ activity is twice as high this time of year than it has been in prior years.

Although the middle of February regularly marks the downfall of flu cases, activity is still very much high.

“It is always easier to prevent an illness than it is to deal with the symptoms the illness may cause,” said second year pharmacy student Cook Ellen Cook.

Cook and her fellow pharmacy classmates put on a free flu clin-

ic late last year.

While happy with the turnout of the event, she didn’t expect the season to be so severe.

The Centers for Disease Control estimates that every year the influenza virus results in between 12,000 and 56,000 deaths since 2010.

A number, many like Cook, believe to be preventable with the right precautions put in place.

According to experts from the CDC, Louisiana is on track for close to over 1,000 flu related deaths this year.

“To avoid getting the flu in the future, the easiest thing is to make sure you wash your hands often with soap and water,” a good rinse and wash, according to Cook, is all it takes to greatly diminish your chances of contracting the flu.

Unfortunately, many people don’t see the need in getting a flu shot this late in the season. Others are skeptical of its effectiveness, since the vaccines are usually made months in advance of the actual season.

This year’s virus has proved to be resilient and troublesome for doctors to handle.

Still, some students believe in the effectiveness of the vaccine.

Junior nursing student Ikea Thomas said, “It reduces the severity of the illness itself and lessens the amount of times you have the illness.”

“It is important to note that the flu vaccines are inactive viruses. They cannot give you the flu. As an immunization certified pharmacy student, I highly recommend the vaccine for everyone eligible.”

The flu shot can prepare one’s body against the flu if it doesn’t outright prevent the influenza virus.

Many parishes are continuing to give out flu shots even after the peak of the season.

The Louisiana Department of Health announced that they are officially extending its free flu shots, and they will be available while supplies last. contact Alfonzo Galvan at galvana@warhawks.ulm.edu

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FREESTYLE : MARDI GRAS

Mardi Gras Ball sees more inclusion

by Rex Acharya

The annual Mardi Gras Ball continued its legacy and lively crowd in the SUB ballrooms this year.

People holding up their dresses and dancing bare foot were tell-tale signs of the eventful night organized by the Student Government Association.

Sarthak Neupane, an SGA senator, said the ball witnessed almost all of the campus’s demographics from Greek life to the international students.

“Mardi Gras Ball is a very fun event that brings together students from all walks of life. People get a chance to dance, relax and look forward to the break that immediately follows,” said Neupane, a mathematics junior.

The night began with the introduction of the newly elected Mardi Gras court and their traditional first dance. Soon after, students flooded the dance floor and danced to a variety of songs, even international ones.

Sophomore computer science major, Rohan Maharjan, said the inclusion of international songs in the playlist made Maharjan international students feel more involved in campus events.

Maharjan was one of the three Mardi Gras Beaus. It was his first time attending the annual ball.

RIGHT FOOT TWO STOMPS: Miss ULM 2018 Hagen Campbell dances with friends at the Mardi Gras Ball.

Students were allowed to bring up to two dates with a valid I.D., which was appreciated by attendees like ULM alumna Cody Robinson.

“I like the way the university participated to keep the tradition of Mardi Gras alive. This is a great festival that enriches Louisiana’s native rich heritage, and I am grateful the university is honoring its roots,” Robinson said.

According to Robinson, the festivity helped unite various campus organizations.

For graduating senior Chelsea Stephens, the ball was a mustattend, since it was her last one at ULM. “It was amazing. The DJ played

many songs I knew, so it was easy for me to pick up the beat and dance,” Stephens said.

“I thought it was going to be a wild environment with all the drinking, but it wasn’t as I was expecting. The environment was very calm, and the event was well organized,” she said.

The decorations, for the most part, were similar to last year’s, with ornate gates and a Mardi Gras themed arch. Students enjoyed free food, a cash bar and more than three different types of King cake.

Attendees could also take pictures at the on-site photo booth. contact Rex Acharya at acharyr1@warhawks.ulm.edu

by Raven Adcox

Mardi Gras cook-off continues tradition on campus

More than five years ago, Benjy Lewis, defensive coordinator for Neville High School, knew he was onto something amazing. Along with being a football coach, Lewis also competed in cookoffs from time to time.

“While talking to coach Mickey McCarty, my head coach, he mentioned that it would be great to put on a cook-off in our area. We both thought it would bring a really unique event to our area and one that could benefit our football program,” Lewis said.

The fourth annual Twin Cities Mardi Gras Cook-Off was held on Feb. 9 and 10 behind Malone stadium.

Lewis started the event so local families could have something more to get involved in during their free time.

People drove from all over to ULM to compete for first place and bragging rights at the annual steak and barbecue cook-off.

Although the turnout this year was less because of the weather, Lewis hopes to grow the event in number of teams and magnitude.

“I’d love to have some ULM students buying barbecue plates and hanging out listening to

photos by Prajal Prasai

HERE COMES THE DUCHESS: Duchess of Krewe of Janus walks with the Mardi Gras court.

music,” Lewis said. “I know I’d have found that really cool when I was going to ULM.” “Some of these RVs feel like home, but I think you’ll find everything from the largest camper or RV to a two-man pop tent that cookers are sleeping in,” Lewis said.

Charles Hollis, a senior art major, attended the event on Friday. Hollis said he was happy everyone got along so well. “It almost seemed like a family reunion because of how nice and welcoming people Hollis were,” he said.

Prizes were on deck for the winners, ranging from beautiful plaques to grand champion belts.

The Dual Sanctioned Steak & State Championship BBQ Cook-Off challenged every cooks’ inspiration. The end results were impressive, to say the least.

“In steak, the surprise was that a woman, Rachel Blue, took the first-place trophy,” Lewis said. However, he also said no one should be shocked, because Blue was a phenomenal cook.

“Rachel has already won two steak championships this year and is in with an early ticket to the world championship in Ft. Worth, Texas,” he said.

The different categories ranged far and wide.

Lewis was pleasantly surprised by the competitors. Individual categories were available for meats like brisket, chicken, ribs and steak.

Overall, there were 45 steak teams and 37 barbecue teams. Lewis was proud of local team, Dr. Squeal Good, for getting second place in ribs.

Ron Gordon, who ran the team, actually tied for first place, but lost the tiebreaker.

Team Czech Cherokee won first place in the barbecue competition. Tipsy Texan BBQ won Grand Champion. The business division saw Van-Trow Toyota win Grand Champion. The first place People’s Choice award went to family team, Jack’s Key and Lock. Joshua Campbell took home first for his unique barbecue catfish plate.

Winners from the Twin Cities Mardi Gras Cookoff have gone on to compete at the SCA World Championship and the American Royal Invitationals. contact Raven Adcox at adcoxrv@warhawks.ulm.edu

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Horoscope Aries Get grounded in your physical body. Mars is urging you not to live in your head too much. Hit the gym. Attend a yoga class. Do something that forces you to focus on the material plane. This will clear your head and make it easier to make life decisions.

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4 Style of wording 5 Command 6 Hoops ref’s calls 7 Demolish, as a building 8 Chichén __ 9 Yearbook sect.

10 Road travel org. freebie 11 Semi-autobiographical 1979 Fosse film 12 Opinion website 13 “Auld Lang __” 18 Pool legend Minnesota __ 21 Natural aptitude 23 Wrinkle-resistant synthetic 24 Author Leonard 25 Bubbly plum-flavored drink 27 Online market for handmade crafts 29 Dumb mistake

30 Penitent sort 31 Like a woodworker’s rasp 32 Seoul native 34 Toy block brand 37 Humorist Mort who wrote jokes for Kennedy 38 To the third power 42 Colorful post-cloudburst phenomenon 44 Hockey mask wearer 45 Alcopop brand 46 Hurricanes, e.g.

48 Spiny desert plants 49 Gulf War missile 50 “Don’t tell me!”

52 Relax on a porch chair, perhaps 53 Standard Oil brand 55 Hi-fi platters 57 Charlottesville sch.

58 Red or blush wine, familiarly 59 Buddhist sect

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Libra Don’t let other people influence decisions you are making in your personal life. You could be talking about a relationship with close friends or family members, and they might be offering advice that you feel pressured to follow. The moon says remain emotionally detached.

Scorpio

You’ll be attracted to two people at the same time as Venus creates a divided feeling. Maybe you are drawn to one person on a friendship level, and this person is super nice. At the same time, you could be involved with a more passionate situation with someone.

With a moon opposition creating some chaos, you’re busy managing multiple fronts in your personal and professional life. Try to get plenty of rest and take breaks whenever you can. The craziness will soon settle down, so avoid panic.

Try to be more empathetic and sensitive. The sun is urging you to pay attention to what is happening to people you love and care about. Don’t ignore your honey if he or she needs your help in some way. And be on the lookout for emotional outbursts at work.

39 Jam holder 40 Nonprofit URL ending 41 Carpentry bit 42 Uncommon 43 Next-door resident 45 Gabor with an echoic name 47 Florida State player, for short 48 Native 49 Living room piece 51 “No chance of that happening!”

54 Relax, in slang 56 Speculation leading up to a February 22 awards extravaganza 60 Open, as a jacket 61 Tex. clock setting 62 Theater offering 63 Takes a nap 64 Fancy carp 65 Former Steeler star Lynn __, who ran for governor of Pennsylvania in 2006

FREESTYLE

Taurus

Gemini

Across 1 Ray Charles’ genre 6 “Thank God” day: Abbr.

9 Swedish autos 14 Borden mascot 15 Cereal grain 16 Come from behind 17 Teen’s budding facial hair, informally 19 Place for a perm 20 One of many in a Lipton bag 22 Home buyer’s debt: Abbr.

23 Ceases 26 Sister of Rachel 28 Distributes by shares 29 Group nickname for Ringwald, Sheedy, Lowe, Estevez et al.

33 “Let’s go!”

34 Name of 18 French kings 35 “Toto, __?”: Dorothy 36 Caviar, e.g.

37 Country-drive view

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Cancer Don’t make promises you’re not prepared to keep.

The moon is encouraging you to set boundaries if necessary. Don’t allow yourself to get drawn into an overly intense romantic relationship if you’re really not willing to be intimate with somebody right now.

Sagittarius You might feel that your romantic partner or family members are being too demanding at the moment. A moon square is creating a heavy feeling.

Try not to blame anybody for anything, especially if you’re tired or in a bad mood.

Capricorn Try to connect with your spiritual life. A mystical sun is increasing your need to meditate, pray, or spend some time in solo contemplation. Write in your journal, do some serious thinking, and take a break from busy social engagements.

Leo

Aquarius

Mars is creating an emotionally divided feeling.

One minute you’re in love, the next minute, you’re not so sure. This isn’t a great time to make a huge commitment. Allow those day to day changes of moods to settle down first.

Share your positive energy with somebody who needs it. The moon is encouraging you to be generous. Your honey might be going through a rough time, and you should see if you can help him or her out. At the very least, cook a nice dinner or bring home a treat.

Virgo It’s not just in your head. Things are a little weird right now, thanks to four different planets being opposite your sign. You could be questioning everything you’ve done for years, wondering if you are on the right path. Take a deep breath and relax.

Pisces A friendly sun is boosting your energy. You’ll find it easier to meet people and to date attractive strangers. At work, you’ll be confident at networking events, conferences and meetings. Expect some positive results.

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February 19, 2018

SPORTS

Students learn to network with intramurals

Jimmon Felton If you are paying for something, whether it be voluntary or not, you should get the most out of it. If students took the time out of their day to read their ULM fee sheet, they would notice a fee that isn’t familiar.

It doesn’t matter if you use the computers on campus or not, one thing that we pay that is more helpful is the activity center.

The A.C. is not the only thing the students could be interested in. If you are a competitor, then intramurals is the place for you. Intramural competitions take place throughout both the fall and spring semester.

In the fall, there are flag football and volleyball leagues where teams play a regular season and playoffs to see who will represent ULM at the state level. In the spring, it is basketball and softball, but it is not just a men’s and a women’s league. There is also a co-rec league which, in some cases, can be more competitive than a single gender league.

“Education and reaction have a direct correlation. When you spend all your time studying, you get restless, and need something to take your mind off of it. That’s when intramurals comes into play,” said Robert Reed, assistant coordinator of intramurals.

Reed also pointed out how the pharmacy and nursing students are trying to obtain two of the hardest degrees and still play intramural sports.

If you are competing at ULM for intramurals, you are already playing against some of the best competition in the state. When the winner of ULM goes off and competes at the state level, they usually leave as champions.

In the last two years, ULM has had six state champs and four state runners-up.

ULM’s co-rec flag football team took it beyond state, they went on to place second at the regional competition and placed fifth in the national competition.

“I would definitely recommend intramurals to others on campus, especially to the former high school players who miss the thrill of an organized game,” said Dyneisha Jackson who is a five-time intramural champion and a member of the flag football team that made it to nationals. Intramurals is also a way for students to help other students.

When you play intramurals, you build a bond with people whom you probably would not have even talked to on campus. ULM alumni Melynn Simmons loves intramurals because the involvement in and outside of campus allows one to find new hobbies, exercise and new teammates that will be remembered for a lifetime.

Even if you are not competing, come out and watch the games, because I can testify that watching is sometimes just as thrilling as competing. contact Jimmon Felton at feltonjj@warhawks.ulm.edu

HAND IN HIS FACE : Senior guard Marvin Jean-Pierre goes up for a heavily contested shot.

photo by Siddharth Gaulee

Texas two-stepping at home ULM shoots 50% from field to beat UTA 84-71

by Tristan Mcgowen

Jalapenos can set your mouth on fire, and the Warhawks are doing just that during its three-game stretch.

Four Warhawks scored in double digits during the contest.

Freshman guard Michael Ertel led the way with 20 points, picking up six rebounds.

Senior guard Marvin Jean-Pierre never let his foot off the gas; he notched a doubledouble with 15 points and 11 rebounds.

Senior forward Sam McDaniel contributed 16 points and pulled down six boards of his own.

“It’s a good time to start winning and hitting shots,” said senior forward Sam McDaniel. He is averaging 15.6 points per

game ,which is second on the team.

The Warhawks hot streak can be credited to confidence that has taken over the team coming down the final stretch of the season. “It’s the confidence our coach gives us” McDaniel said. He also said that coach gives them the green light for open shots.

This new-found confidence was on full display as junior forward Travis Munnings energized the crowd and his teammates with two huge blocks in the first half of Thursday’s thriller.

“Playing hard early on the defensive end is what we talked about,” head coach Keith Richard said.

Jean-Pierre and Ertel filled the stat sheet early in the first half, to combine for 22 first-half points.

Things were starting to heat up for ULM as they entered the locker room boasting a seven-point lead and shooting 47 percent from the field.

The second half was a shooting clinic for the Warhawks as they came out of the locker room on fire. They had sucsess hitting on 50% of their shot attempts in the second

half, including nine buckets from behind the arc.

ULM jumped out to their largest lead of the game at 25 points coming behind a huge three-pointer from junior guard Brandon Newman to cap off a monster 2611 run.

“I thought they did a great job of getting inside and scoring in the first half,” Richard said.

“Obviously the three ball came back into play in the second, 9-for-18, we’ll take that every time out.”

The Warhawks also had a home game against Texas State on Saturday.

Junior forward Travis Munnings knocked down five threes to help the team defeat the Bobcats 79-71.

Up next, the Warhawks will look to push their winning streak to five games on Thursday, Feb. 22 as they travel to Mobile, Alabama, to face the South Alabama Jaguars. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. contact Tristan McGowen at mcgowetk@warhawks.ulm.edu