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Delta Week: Dynamic PHreeverse at 6 p.m. in SUB Ballroom A
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CAB Casino Night from 7-10 p.m. in Bayou Pointe
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Delta Week: No Glove, No Love Softball Tournament at 5 p.m. in Bayou Park Delta Week: Love Doesn't Hurt Forum at 6 p.m. in the Activity Center
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Delta Week: Bounce Aerobics at 7 p.m. in Brown Gym
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Monroe Florida Annual poetry event Bridge
Mauritius
Last Thursday, the ULM English Honor Society, Sigma Tau Delta, and the History Honor Society, Phi Alpha Theta, hosted their annual “Ides of March” poetry reading event. This event, usually hosted by Dr. Mary Adams and Dr. Jeffery Anderson, is an annual tradition created by the late H. P Jones, a legendary history teacher at ULM. During this event, students and faculty are given the opportunity to read poems and literature on the “Ides of March,” the date also known as Mar. 15. The history professor wanted to promote a democratic atmosphere, so when readers were finished reading their literature, audience members were encouraged to give the reader three claps in memory of Jones. The "Ides of March" is what the Romans would call March 15. It is best known as the day that Julius Caesar was assassinated on in 44 BC.
Africa's first and only female head of state, Mauritian President Ameenah Gurib-Fakim, has resigned and will leave office on Friday. The president was involved in an expenses scandal. It was reported in early February that Mauritius’s first female president had used a credit card given to her by the Planet Earth Institute (PEI) in London to buy jewelry and clothes abroad. The credit card was supposed to be used for the promotion of a doctorate program named after the president. Gurib-Fakim denied any claims that she made large personal purchases on a charity bank card. But on Saturday, only a few days after the scandal allegations came to light, her lawyer, Yusuf Mohamed, told local media she would be stepping down. The president has issued no statement.
PREP staffers compete in Florida honors Jones
collapses, African president kills students resigns amid scandal
Many Warhawks gathered in the SUB ballrooms Thursday at 5:30 p.m. to watch the 2018 PREP ataffers present their Pre-SROW show before heading off Friday to compete in Orlando, Florida. There, at the University of Central Florida, they competed in the song, skit, step and dance competition at SROW, or Southern Regional Orientation Workshop. Five staffers, Abigail Thomas, Joey Walker, Hunter Henson, Taylor McGuffee and EJ Anadi, will lead workshops while at SROW, led by PREP coordinator Ahmaad Solmone. Some staffers will also compete in a case study competition. Nicholas Green and Toni Corso will compete together in the undergraduate category, while PREP’s intern, Haley Welch, will compete in the graduate case study. Follow The Hawkeye online for updates on the results of the competitions.
A Floridian pedestrian bridge constructed to increase student safety, collapsed on Thursday, killing at least six people. The bridge, installed last Saturday, was constructed to give pedestrian access over the Tamiami Trail, a busy stretch of Florida highway. While the university does offer shuttles between campus and the neighboring town, the bridge was being built to connect the campus with the town of Sweetwater, where most students live. wwThe bridge was installed using a quick type of construction known as the “instant bridge”, a type of bridge used to reduce the risk of injury to workers and pedestrians in the area. Nine victims total were taken to area hospitals and five to eight vehicles were crushed in the incident. d
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“The past, like the future, is indefinite and exists only as a spectrum of possibilities."
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Stephen Hawkins, Theoretical physicist
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TODAY IN HISTORY
The crowd watches ULM softball compete against Troy at Saturday's game.
1968: Howard University students seize an administration building in a dispute over the right of the campus newspaper to criticize the policies of the university president. 1979: U.S. House of Representatives begin live TV broadcasts via C-SPAN. 1990: The first world ice hockey tournament for women is held in Canada. 1993: U.S. Supreme Court Justice Byron R. White announces plans to retire. 2002: U.S. invasion of Afghanistan: Operation Anaconda ends after killing 500 Taliban and al-Qaeda fighters. 2003: An American and Britishled coalition invades Iraq without support from the United Nations. 2013: NASA's Mars rover Curiosity discovers further evidence of water-bearing minerals.
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NEWS
Greek
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Kappa Sigma Fraternity breaks silence on racist incident by Alfonzo Galvan
After the release of screenshots detailing racist comments made by former pledges of the fraternity were made public on social media, the Theta Chi chapter of Kappa Sigma Fraternity at the University of Louisiana Monroe was suspended. In their first official statement since their suspension, the fraternity wished to apologize. Hayden Williams, former president of the Theta Chi chapter of Kappa Sigma Fraternity recently sat down with The Hawkeye for the first official interview made by anybody in the fraternity since their suspension five months ago. “This incident was, it was awful, it was hateful and I'm just very sorry that it happened and I want to do everything in my power to make sure that nothing like this ever happens again," Williams said. "So hopefully, this can be a learning tool for Kappa Sig and other chapters as well to kind of educate themselves on how they think and what they should do,” Williams added. According to Williams, former pledges of the fraternity made racist comments in a pledge-only group message. When one member saw the hateful comments being used by the others, he sent them to somebody outside the fraternity. This person shared them on social media for everybody to see. None of the active members of the fraternity knew about the pledge-only group messages. “We had no idea these comments were made until everyone else found out. We’re sincerely sorry; we just want to reverse this and make it right anyway we can,” Williams said.
Kappa Sigma's Theta-Chi Chapter's Official Apology We, the Theta-Chi Chapter of Kappa Sigma, would like to apologize to ULM, the Monroe community and to everyone affected. This apology stems from the inappropriate comments made last Fall by former pledges of our chapter. Our members are deeply saddened by this incident and will not stand for such hateful comments. The comments from these few individuals in a pledge-only group message do not represent or reflect the values of our chapter or any of our members. We understand the negative impact this situation brought to individuals and the community. Our chapter hopes to work closely with leaders and organizations on campus in the near future as we strive to unite our organizations, not divide. We regret and are very sorrowful that this incident brought negative light to the community and to the ULM campus. When former pledge Thomas Evans asked for a research paper topic, he received “blacks vs. whites,” “why segregation should be brought back” and “why black lives don’t matter” as responses. These drew frustration from many students on campus, especially the black community. Williams claims the fraternity is not racist. He did reveal diversity was minimal in the chapter but doesn’t see why that can’t change in the future. The university suspended the fraternity following an investigation after the release of the screenshots. The Theta Chi chapter was also suspended from the Kappa Sigma Fraternity nationally before their charter was
also eventually pulled. “It really opened my eyes to racism in today’s world. We’re in 2018. We would like to think racism is nonexistent. I guess it’s an eye-opener,” Williams added. Doubtful of the fraternity’s future at the university, Williams stated the former members wish to not leave empty handed. Instead, Williams and his former fraternity brothers have come forward with an apology letter. The Theta Chi chapter of Kappa Sigma Fraternity remains suspended from campus. contact Alfonzo Galvan at galvana@warhawks.ulm.edu
Pike temporarily suspended pending investigation by KeEmma Everett & Kandace Moss The Eta Omicron Chapter of Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity were temporarily put on suspension following a disciplinary hearing. The incident allegedly took place at an event held off-campus. Members of the Greek letter organization who held positions in the Interfraternity Council were removed from their positions following the suspension. Those positions included president of the IFC and Greek Week chairman. According to greekrank. com, Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity is ranked six out of 10 for the largest fraternities in America. The fraternity has 220 chapters and 150 alumni association with more than 275,00 lifetime members. The fraternity was chartered on ULM’s campus in the spring of 1972. Since their establishment on ULM’s campus, the organization has initiated over 1200 members. According to the Pike’s official website, the organization focuses on developing men of integri-
ty, intellect and high moral character and to fostering a lifelong fraternal experience. Each chapter or colony of the Pi Kappa Alpha International Fraternity must adopt and enforce behavioral and academic standards. In August of 2017, the ULM Pike chapter won the fraternity’s coveted Robert A. “Smythe” award. The award is categorized by excelling in 16 areas of operation. The fraternity has won 19 consecutive times at the Pi Kappa Alpha Leadership Academy held in Memphis, Tenn. The chapter was recognized for an overall grade point average higher than a 3.0. They were also recognized for continuously attending the Pike’s leadership conference known as Pike U. According to UPD, there is an ongoing investigation involving the incident. The Hawkeye will continue to follow the story, as it unfolds. contact KeEmma Everett at everetkn@warhawks.ulm.edu or Kandace Moss at mosskv@ warhawks.ulm.edu
Crime
Professor Garvey temporarily removed by Ethan Dennis Assistant psychology professor Dr. Killian Garvey has been temporarily suspended following his recent arrest. Garvey was arrested around 3 p.m. on March 5 after UPD responded to an alleged altercation. Dr. Jack Palmer, another associate psychology professor, allegedly spat on Garvey which led Garvey to exit the office, stating “He did it again, and this is bullsh*t.” This statement caused a commotion and led many students and faculty to enter the hallway, according to the arrest record. It was then that UPD made contact with Garvey, placed him under arrest for disturbing the peace by language and transported
him for booking at Ouachita Correctional Center. Since this incident, many of Garvey’s classes have been cancelled, while others are slowly beginning to be taught by other professors. However, students in these classes don’t know much about what’s happening. "I feel that we’re being left in the dark about the situation. The administration hasn’t given us any information about what really happened,” senior psychology major DeMorigeal Turner said. “It’s affecting me as a student, because this past Wednesday was our first time back in class since everything has happened,” Turner added.
Some students are also worried about the future of their classes and graduating. "I’m worried about my PSYC 4099 class, because there are rumors circulating that he’s getting fired,” senior psychology major Ariana Waggoner said. “I’m just unsure as to who would teach my class. That’s the last class you really take as a senior psychology student, and it’s just nerve wracking," Waggoner added. There has yet to be an official statement released by the administration about Dr. Garvey’s future at ULM. This means that his future at the university remains unclear. contact Ethan Dennis at dennisec@warhawks.ulm.edu
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OPINION
Instagram: An app worth downloading
Saugat Shrestha My favorite social media app is Instagram. Founded in 2010, Instagram got its name from the combination of “instant camera” and “telegram.” It started as a photo sharing app with over one million users in the first few months. Instagram has been popular since the beginning. The reason I like Instagram is it’s easy use. It is all fairly simple. First, you take a photo, then apply some filters and post it to the “gram” with a trendy hashtag. Instagram was not willing to take any risks by changing its success formula. The app did not have any major updates or changes early on. In April 2012, Facebook bought Instagram for $1 billion. From that point, the use of Instagram skyrocketed, and the creators started bringing major changes to the app. Features like photo tagging,
uploading videos, direct messaging and photo maps were added to Instagram. When I first started using Instagram, I could not even send messages to anyone. I had to download another app called Insta-message for sending messages. I thought then that Instagram was not the right app for me. However, a few years later, the app had evolved, bringing basically everything I wanted in a social media app together. When Facebook, who owns Instagram, failed to buy Snapchat, then came the era of Instagram stories. Instagram stories were very similar to what Snapchat had been doing but in some ways, even better. Instagram incorporated the best features from Snapchat, while adding some of its own too. Because Instagram has a larger audience, including more daily users, its stories are becoming more popular than Snapchat. I have made the jump myself and use Instagram way more than I ever used Snapchat. Recently, opinions about the app from influencers like Kylie Jenner and Rihanna have caused Snapchat to lose over $2 billion in stocks. Another reason why I like this app is that you get to choose what you want to see.
You can follow whomever you want and get followed by anyone. Keeping your account private lets you decide whether someone can follow you or not. Unlike Facebook, you will not get spammed by random posts. You simply get the updates from pages or people you have followed. Instagram is also a platform where you can showcase your talent. I think that this app is mainly built for photographers. Other artists can still share their work on this platform. Some even get their big break through Instagram popularity. That is how powerful Instagram is. As a shutterbug, I feel like photos can help us tell stories better. A single photo can speak a million words. There are moments that can’t be described with words, but you can post a photo and a few words to get your point across. Constantly sharing photos on other social media apps like Facebook or Twitter can be repetitive and monotonous. Instagram, an app made primarily for sharing photos, can make the same thing a fun experience. So, get creative, and if you don’t have the app already, what are you doing? contact Saugat Shrestha at shrestsk@warhawks.ulm.edu
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College is possible at any age
Sushant Kunwar The age of a person shouldn’t determine whether or not they get admitted to college. I don’t believe there is a specific age a person needs to be to start college. Traditionally speaking, when people think about college students, they generally imagine 18 to 22-year-olds. But these days, we see students from teenage to middleage studying in the same classes. While most students attend college right after high school, this isn’t always the case. Those who don’t start college immediately may decide to go later in life or possibly never. Statistics have shown that approximately 38 percent of undergraduate students are older than 25. So, the real question is why are
they starting college so late? Circumstance causes many people to take different routes after finishing their primary education. Young adults must get jobs to save up for higher education. College fees are expensive, and it takes a long time for those who refuse to take out student loans. Some people become parents at an early age and need to spend time with their children, while still providing financial support. This can cause them to postpone their college education. Some people take time off to travel and explore the other possibilities life can entertain them with. Meanwhile, there are people who join the military or workforce to help serve their country. I have personally known a veteran who joined the military at the age of 18. After serving his country for 15 years, he joined college in his mid-thirties and graduated a few years later. Despite all these circumstances, people want to start college at some point, because they believe that education is important in building a career. Who doesn’t want to make their life better and easier in the long run by getting a higher education?
However, there are also cases of students under the age of 18 who want to join college. The Age Discrimination Act of 1975 prohibits discrimination on the basis of age in programs and activities receiving federal financial assistance. This means any public or non-public college getting financial assistance from the government cannot have an age restriction for admitting students. I believe age is just a number which doesn’t define the intellectuality and maturity of a person. We can see the same belief in high-tech companies like Google, which hired a 16-year-old Indian boy, Harshit Sharma, for over $23 million per year in 2017. With this example, we further see how age isn’t a determining factor when it comes to higher education. When a person decides to go college, age can be a factor but doesn’t have to be. Circumstances may make getting a college degree more difficult, but don’t give up. I believe education is for all, and there shouldn’t be any age restrictions for attending. contact Sushant Kunwar at kunwars@warhawks.ulm.edu
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Should we pack up, colonize Mars? YES
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Som Thakuri Earth is the only home humans have ever known. Our survival as a species on this very tiny dot, in the vacuum of space is tough and, by no means, guaranteed. To ensure the survival of human species, the colonization of Mars can be a remarkable step in the history of humanity. Humanity’s aspirations to explore space are what drive man towards more advanced technological innovations that will undoubtedly benefit mankind in one way or another. More information about the Earth’s geology and climate will be found, and many environmental problems could be solved if traveling to Mars becomes possible. The successful launch of the Mars mission could lead to travel between planets and could reveal hundreds of unanswered questions about the universe. The technological advancements achieved
from the Apollo missions are CT scans, freeze dried food, integrated circuits and over 6,000 other technologies. The same type of discoveries could happen under a Mars mission. The research scientists are involved in because of the Mars exploration may lead to the discovery of more lifesaving devices and ingenious technologies. Also, this mission could unlock advancements in areas such as recycling, food production, medical technology and solar energy. Mars has numerous elements that could be utilized to support and expand the human exploration of Mars and beyond. There is a good chance that those minerals will be helpful in building the space utopia. The idea to colonize Mars can be a source of motivation and inspiration for the upcoming generation. They can even extend the bound of this achievement to the highest limit. The future generations will have so much more information to draw on that will help to tackle complex ideals like space travel. The situation when Earth can no longer hold the increasingly large population could occur. We have over seven billion people on the planet at the moment, and the number is steadily rising. If that happens, we will need another planet and Mars just might be the perfect place to move the human civilization. contact Som Thakuri at singhtsb@warhawks.ulm.edu
Emerald Singh Mars is a fascinating planet. It is the most habitable planet in the solar system after Earth. While exploring Mars may help us understand more about the origins of life on Earth, there are a lot of problems that the world needs to focus on first. Earth remains by far the most habitable place in our solar system. The most inhospitable places on Earth, such as Antarctica, even in the depths of winter, are far more habitable than anywhere else in our solar system. Continued exploration of the solar system and the habitation of Mars sounds interesting to anyone. However, it has created a wrong impression that an alternative to earth exists while there are problems in Earth right now like global warming, rising oceans, extreme weather events, mass extinction of species and a growing risk of nuclear wars. Talking about the technology needed to go
to Mars, NASA is developing a new spacecraft for deep space exploration. But, the technology required to get the supplies into space is not fully developed. Communication and heavy lifting technologies still need to be developed to be able to get the required supplies to space and communicate with them properly. The cost of doing this would be more than $20 billion, which could instead be used to fight rising national debt, infrastructure, education and more immediately useful projects. Besides, the health condition of deep space crew members will be affected during travel. Outside of the Earth’s magnetic field, crew and electronics are exposed to high energy particles, including infrequent but potentially deadly solar particles and a constant exposure to galactic cosmic rays. Just reaching out to see if Mars is habitable costs a huge amount of money. Imagine the cost that would be needed to actually go to Mars. Only the richest people could try that and colonizing an unknown environment, as much as an adventure that would be, might be too hard for humans. The idea of colonizing Mars and exploring a vast planet of unknown potential is really appealing, but does the glory of travelling to Mars really deserve to continue in spite of issues here on Earth? contact Emerald Singh at singhe@warhawks.ulm.edu
Bayou Pointe: Disappointed, but not surprised
Last week, ULM officially opened the doors to Bayou Pointe, a new event center on campus. While it looks nice to have for students and organizations on campus, the new center is simply another chance for top ULM execs to brag that the “best is on the bayou.” Camile Currier, the vice president for student affairs, acknowledged ULM students fully funded the project at the ribbon-cutting ceremony. In 2015, a campus-wide poll was taken for students to decide if they preferred keeping the natatorium or renovating it into an event center. I’d choose something new over a pool that has been closed for over a year, too. But what’s better than an ultimatum? Having the liberty to say exactly what you’d like to see. This event center could have been something never seen before on this campus. I’m sure if a bowling alley or center to just chill were options, the result would have ended much differently. Another factor that would have swayed the vote is funding. I doubt students would agree to a new building if they
knew the source of the money at the time of the vote. I also doubt ULM plans to discontinue the student enhancement fee. This money flow will likely go towards another campus beauty project students don’t care about, like an improved dock on the bayou. It likely won’t go towards building something we need on this campus, which would be a new residence hall. Who knows how many people actually voted on the poll? Judging by homecoming court and SGA elections each semester, I’d guess not many. In fact, I can’t seem to find anybody who remembers the existence of the poll. That is concerning. Even more alarming are the requirements for student organizations to host events at “our” new facility. With students footing the bill for construction, you’d think our debt would have been paid by now. After all, the grand total for the renovation came out to be $7 million. Apparently, that isn’t enough. For registered student organizations, or RSO’s, to rent the building, $1,400 must be paid. The lowest rate for any one room is $100. Who is going to pay this much money to hold an event that could be held in the SUB ballrooms or any other oncampus location for free? Clearly, this isn’t for the student body. The new event center is for university officials to flaunt to campus visitors, boasting how beautiful our campus is. Bayou Pointe: The house that the students built… and never used. contact Reginald Wells at wellsrd@warhawks.ulm.edu
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NEWS
1 in 5
WOMEN
IS A TARGET OF
SEXUAL HARASSMENT IN COLLEGE
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Proposed bill protects sexual harassment offenders,victims by Misisipi Bhandari in discussion. Louisiana’s legislature presented a new bill reThere is a high probability that the bill will forming sexual harassment laws. be modified and will go into effect in August if The new Senate Bill 369 has been included in passed. Governor John Bel Edwards’ legislative package. The bill can affect ULM if the Louisiana Board The bill focuses on keeping victims of sexual of Regents makes changes on its policy about priharassment confidential. vacy. According to the present law under Senate 369, “Though the university has its policy, there may it recognizes the confidential nature of certain be a scenario that the employee of the university personnel records and provides certain exemp- is accused of harassment, and no one in the unitions to the Public Records Law. versity will be informed except the victim if we Senate Bill 369 would keep any investigation look the case stated by the bill in context of our involving sex discrimination confidential and university,” Anderson said. hidden out of the public eye. The university has Title IX which prohibits disThe bill is supposed to protect an alleged vic- crimination based off of sex. tim’s name from being released and the details “The bill actually doesn’t affect the way we work of alleged harassment from being made pub- on sexual harassment cases. We do not disclose lic through a government records request, but it the information about harassment cases openly. shields the harasser too. If it is a crime scene, we report to the university As a result, the public will not be able to keep police department. However, we do present our track of the rate or kind of misconducts going on annual report of cases of sexual harassment from in a public entity or government. the university to the Police Department. The inAll public employees and elected officials formation is kept confidential between the two would be required to partake in annual harass- parties unless the involvement of third party is ment prevention training. necessary. The bill will not have significant effect “There are ways that you can keep the name of on the way university works on it,” Title IX coordithe victim private, but still release the informa- nator Treina Landrum said. tion of people accused of the sexual harassment. Sexual harassment has caused many concerns So, if they really want to protect the victim, they in the nation amidst the #MeToo movement. can come up with a bill that focuses on the privaThis bill was created as a preventative methcy of victim,” assistant political science professor od in response to overwhelming reports of sexual Jessica Anderson said. harassment in the workplace. Due to the criticism the bill has received, after its release, the bill is still on the legislatures floor contact Misisipi Bhandari at bhandam@warhawks.ulm.edu
No age limit required for college An increase in nontraditional students brings diversity to campus by Rachel Abadie Traditionally, the age of college students is 18 to 22 years of age, but that age has been drastically changing over the past few years. There are many more 17-year-olds and younger students that attend ULM and an increasing number of older students as well. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, “In 2015, there were 11.8 million college and
university students under age 25 and 8.1 million students 25-years-old and over.” “I feel lucky to have attended ULM, because the education is wonderful. The staff really cares about my success and the success of Blanchard others in my program,” 30-year-old senior elementary education major Ashley Blanchard said. In the past, college wasn’t required for people to get a good-paying job to support their families. Many people graduated high school and pursued their careers at entry-level jobs. A lot of those people were bluecollared workers, and there were not as many professionals that were required to have a college degree.
These requirements have changed in the workforce requiring college degrees at even entry-level jobs.One of the reasons many didn’t go to college is because they were marrying earlier. The cost wasn’t affordable. About 66 percent of adult learners were enrolled in public institutions. The proportion of students attending for‐profit schools among the 25‐29 age group is smaller than the proportion for the 30‐39 and the 40 and over groups. There weren’t any programs like TOPS to help with the burden of college expenses. Now, it is not uncommon for those older peo- Navarro ple who did not attend college to either move into professional positions or have the funds to attend college to earn their
degree.
“I feel lucky to have attended ULM, because the education is wonderful."
Ashley Blanchard, senior elementary education major “Being a woman, [I believe] you have to have a degree in order to ‘make it’ in competitive career fields,”
33-year-old marketing major Beth Navarro said. Studies show that older students are more determined to succeed than they may have been at a younger age. Junior psychology major Christy Carter-Gertz began her college career at 39. “After all these years, I finally have a chance to I think maybe I strive harder than I would have when I was younger, and I’m fast tracking to get through and on to my masters,” Carter-Gertz said. There is also a tremendous rise in students of younger ages attending college. High schools are offering AP classes which allows students to take college credit while attending high school. Taking classes during high school is a “jump start” to college and allows students to begin in their careers faster contact Rachel Abadie at abadierj@warhawks.ulm.edu
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NEW TO THE NEST
CAMPUS IMPROVEMENTS
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New dean in town: Pratte will start in July by KeEmma Everett
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GRAND OPENING: Bayou Pointe officially opened Friday morning. Guests were invited to a gala later that night.
Bayou Pointe opens for business New event center unveiled for community by Siddharth Gaulee
After waiting for years, the ULM community was finally invited to the grand opening of Bayou Pointe, the new event center paid for, 100 percent, by student fees. The official ribbon-cutting ceremony happened on Friday. There was an opening ceremony with guided tours in the morning and then, later that night, a gala. Local chefs prepared food and beverages for attendees. There was a donation of $10,000 worth Bruno of seafood for the event. Guests were charged $40 if they were ULM students, faculty or staff. Public guests were charged $50.
“This building allows the community to come on the campus and enjoy the university better,” President Bruno said. The Oxford Natatorium closed permanently in April 2014. The unused building became an eyesore for many people on campus. The Oxford Natatorium was an indoor Olympic-size swimming pool, which served as the recreational hub for students for a long time. Built in 1978, it was one of the first of its size in northeast Louisiana. High operating and repair costs, along with the decline in student participation, were the main reasons for the closure. Through the initiative of students and the Student Government Association, the student body voted to convert the Natatorium into an event center. The $7 million project was funded by student fees collected through the Student Activities Enhancement Fee, approved in the fall of 2015. Vice president of student affairs, Camile Currier shared that the event center will have space for a banquet hall, a bigger space for various spirit groups, a theater, a kitchen and a large outdoor seating area on the bayou. “ULM’s student population has been
growing, and this space will definitely allow for us to host events that will accommodate a large number of people,” said SGA president Bryce Bordelon. Bayou Pointe will be a very special place for the students, not only for its amenities, but also because it is also going to be the very first building in ULM that is completely funded through student fees. Along with the students and staff from ULM, the entire Monroe community has a reason to be excited, because the new facility will also be available for community members for big Bordelon events with a reservation fee. The brand-new facility is one of the many new expansions going on around campus. Athletics began working on the new track and field facility. The second floor of the library is also being renovated to serve as a study lounge and a place for commuters to spend time in between classes. contact Siddharth Gaulee at gaulees@warhawks.ulm.edu
ULM recently hired a new dean of the College of Arts, Education and Sciences. Dr. John Pratte of Arkansas State University will be replacing Dr. Sandra Lemoine following her retirement. “I’ve been looking for new challenges, and Monroe has been the thing that I’ve been looking for,” Pratte said. Shreveport native, Dr. Pratte is a graduate of University of Texas where he received his bachelors of science. He moved on to receive his doctorate at the University of Colorado Boulder. He began his career as an exploration geophysicist with Shell Oil Company in New Orleans. After being there for three years, he realized it wasn’t for him. “I wanted to go back to education. I really liked teaching, so I was fortunate to find a position at Clayton State University,” Pratte said. He served as the science coordinator in their new teacher education program. “I learned a great deal about teaching and learning at all levels. I was teaching in a college classroom and going out to observe my students while they were teaching in middle schools,” Pratte said. After serving at Clayton for seven years, Dr. Pratte took his skills to Kennesaw State University and was appointed the director of the physics program for six years. He considered himself fortunate enough to watch the school grow by 20,000. “There was no way we could continue to keep classes just in the classroom. I was brought in to help with general education and taking a lot of those programs online,” Pratte said He was offered an opportunity to become chair and professor of physics at Arkansas State University where he has worked since July 2006. Dr. Pratte strived to get students more involved in creative knowledge and “opportunities that allow students to get their hands dirty.” He plans to implement the same ideas for students at ULM and create relevant opportunities that are more than just sitting in the classroom. “ULM has done a good job at that. As dean, my job is to come in and help faculty find the resources and to continue building on that success,” Pratte said. “I want to come a little earlier, so that I can hit the ground running. I’m just really excited to get down there(Monroe),” he continued, This year marks his 25 years in education. He will begin his new position July 2. contact KeEmma Everett at everetkn@warhawks.ulm.edu
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NEWS FREESTYLE
ALL SMILES: Members of The Hawkeye pose with their third place award.
The Hawkeye is back in the national spotlight Campus newspaper wins 3rd place at national competition by Alfonzo Galvan Stunned, shocked, surprised. Many are the adjectives that can be used to describe The Hawkeye’s staff after being announced as third place for “Best Newspaper” at the College Media Association’s annual conference held March 7-11 in New York City. Accompanied by assistant director of Student Publications, Kristin Nieman, nine members of the paper’s inner staff spent five days in the Big Apple. The conference hosted almost 200 sessions and featured a wide range of speakers from all over the communications field.It was the second time in four years that The Hawkeye won third place for “Best Newspaper” in its category of four-year schools with student populations between 5,000-10,000. The last time the paper won third place was in 2015 with a staff led by then editor-in-chief Ashley Lyons. “When my staff won this award a few years ago, we were completely taken by surprise, but I'm not surprised to see this new staff win it. I was actually pretty confident this would happen again and it couldn't have happened to a better group,” Lyons said. The Hawkeye was beaten by American Uni-
they leave understanding they are just as qualified and just as competent as students anywhere in the country. They’re getting a world-class education right here in Monroe for a fraction of what it costs to attend some of these schools,” Mapp said. New York wasn’t The Hawkeye’s first taste of success this year. In February, The Hawkeye won six awards at the Southeastern Journalism Conference held at Harding University in Searcy, Ark. Former editor-in-chief Cory Thaxton, won tenth place for “Best Feature Writer.” Ethan Dennis, current editor-in-chief, won fifth place for “Best Special Event Reporter/ Editor.” Advertising director Clarence Nash Jr., won third place for “Best Print Advertising Staff Member.” Photo editor Prajal Prasai, won second place in the on-site competition for “News and Feature Photography.” photo by Siddharth Gaulee The paper also won eighth place for “Best CONFLICT IN THE BIG APPLE: Siddarth Gaulee won third place in the on-site photo shootout Newspaper” and seventh place for “Best Webcompetition for capturing this violent altercation at the International Women's Day Rally in NYC. site.” This was the first year The Hawkeye has placed within the top 10 for "Best College Gaulee’s picture was taken during the Interversity, a private school in Washington, D.C., and California Baptist University, a private national Women’s rally on March 8, 2018, held Newspaper" at SEJC. “After having worked very close with last seschool in Los Angeles, Calif. That wasn’t the in Manhattan's Washington Square Park. mester’s staff, I was extremely proud to accept The picture depicted an altercation during only award the staff brought home from New the rally between a woman holding a sign that awards on their behalf,” Dennis said. York. “As current editor-in-chief and recent SEJC Siddharth Gaulee, a junior communication said “Women for Trump” and many other ataward winner, I hope to continue building The major and The Hawkeye’s art director, won tendees at the rally. The Hawkeye’s faculty advisor and student Hawkeye’s legacy.” third place for “Best Photographer” in an onThe Hawkeye, the independent student-run publications director, Dr. Mapp congratulated site photo competition. "Getting to compete against some of the his students via text message moments after newspaper at ULM, competes in three different competitions in the spring. best college photographers in the country and hearing of their success. “Competitions and conferences like this do being recognized among them was truly an contact Alfonzo Galvan at wonders for our students’ confidence because honor," Gaulee said. galvana@warhawks.ulm.edu
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NEWS
SGA meets, eats with Bruno by Siddharth Gaulee
Mashed Potatoes, green beans, fried chicken and cheesecake excites anyone around noon, but the Student Government Association (SGA) senators were more excited to hear the update about the changes that were discussed last fall at the same luncheon. The campus administration along with President Nick Bruno, joined the Student Government Association (SGA) senators for the bi-annual lunch last Friday to discuss some of the concerns conveyed by the student body. “A lot of the ideas from the last luncheon are still in works, but some of the changes have already been brought to the campus,” said Camile Currier, Vice President of student affairs. Mentorship and job shadowing programs, new cardio equipment in the activity center, upgraded Wi-Fi at residential dorms, multiple myPrint stations and a new dock on the bayou are some of the changes that have been brought this semester. A lot more questions and ideas for campus improvements from the students were gathered throughout this semester from events like “Let’s Talk Warhawks” to be presented at the luncheon. Senators brought up several of those concerns, including handicap accessibility in a few buildings, more mentorship programs, adding more myPrint
stations, adding a Mac lab in the library, new washers and dryers in residential dorms and better utilization of the second floor in the library. Thomas Hoover, CIO and Dean of the library computing center, shared that a lot of upgrades are in the plans for the library including powered furniture, a relaxation area, computer lab on the second floor and a virtual reality lab. Hoover also mentioned that ULM would be the first school in Louisiana to incorporate virtual reality into classrooms. Bruno urged the students to be more vigilant about what is going on in Baton Rouge and attend the UL System Day on April 11 to show their support of higher education. SGA president Bryce Bordelon stated that Lunch with the President is one of his favorite events that SGA puts on. “Even though we are in contact with the administration throughout the semester, getting to meet and talk with all of them at one place is very helpful," said Bordelon. A new set of senators will meet with Bruno and the SPEAKING FOR STUDENTS: Top: administration for the next luncheon and continue President Nick Bruno adresses senators at the Luncheon. Bottom: Senator Nirali the same principle of “students serving students.” Patel shares her concern about handicap accessibility on campus.
photos by Siddharth Gaulee
contact Siddharth Gaulee at gaulees@warhawks.ulm.edu
STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION Election date: April 11 & 12
Applications due in the SGA Office March 29
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FREESTYLE
CULTURALLY CONNECTED: Professor Tina Mullone explains the origins of voodoo as a religion that tied enslaved Africans back to their homeland.
photos by Ethan Dennis
Anna L. Stanley-Mullone presents “Stronger Than Chains” art exhibit by Ethan Dennis Imagine growing up hearing stories about your mother deciding whether to pay for groceries or pay a poll tax to vote. What if you were only allowed to swim in a public pool once a year-the Fourth of July-because of your skin color? Experiences like this are what inspired the paintings of Fort Worth native Anna L. StanleyMullone that were displayed for nearly a month in Bry Art Gallery (Feb. 19-Mar. 15). Stanley-Mullone was scheduled to discuss her work on Thursday, the last day to view her artwork in Bry, but her daughter, ULM associate dance professor Tina Mullone, took her place instead. “If you don’t talk about it, you're doomed to repeat it,” is the motto Mullone echoed from her mother being asked why she consistently chose the same subject matter. Amid the Jim Crow South, Stanley-Mullone studied graphic design, English and Spanish before graduating in 1965 from North Texas State University, now the University of North Texas. Inspired by the Black Arts Movement and Dutch painters, she wanted her work to reflect often forgotten parts of African American history and created the “Stronger Than Chains” exhibit. Paintings like “Good Friday Fish Catch” and “Late To Mass” depict scenes that many blacks growing up in the late 20th century can relate to. The latter painting shows Stanley-Mullone’s three granddaughters. Mullone explained that her nieces were en
ONE MOUTH, TWO EARS: Monroe community members of all ages listen intently to learn about Stanley-Mullone’s work.
route to mass in New Orleans and have been “instructed to stay together, focused and to never look at the ‘Voodoo House.’” “Voodoo is actually a religion that is a blending of Yoruba faith as well as Catholicism,” Mullone added; it allowed enslaved Africans to preserve their culture under another religion. Voodoo symbolism is a major influence in many of Stanley-Mullone’s works. By adding this symbolism to her storytelling paintings, she hopes to break the negative stereotypes regarding the religion.
The voodoo aspects intrigued many visitors, but they weren’t senior art major Aidan Warren’s favorite. Her favorite was “Nyumba! Home!” which depicted a broken ship and ghosts because of its story involving slaves who made a pact to kill themselves by throwing themselves overboard after they realized they weren’t in mother Africa anymore. “Hearing this story brought tears to my eyes and made me really think about some of the modern day struggles that African Americans face today,” Warren said.
When it comes to Stanley-Mullone’s creative process, a center image or idea is usually the focus, but she doesn’t follow a specific path to finish a piece of art. This process can take anywhere from six weeks to six months depending on her mother’s mood, according to Prof. Mullone. Anna Stanley-Mullone made about 12-14 paintings in a span of about 18 months after her son’s death in 2014. Mullone remembers her mother fervently working on several paintings as a form of therapy. One interesting thing that Mullone described about her mother working was the order in which a piece came together. As she walked through the gallery, she described her mother starting with the hair in a Nina Simone inspired piece entitled “Aunt Sarah...Saffronia...Sweet Thing...Peaches!!,” because she wanted black women to be empowered by their hair. This painting intrigued freshman toxicology major Rashonda Azore, who came to see the exhibit. “When I discovered that a black female artist’s work will be on campus, I thought that it was a must to see the work,” Azore said. Mullone also described her mother starting with the eyes in “Ready For Your Close-Up, Mr. Charlie?” which depicted black, minstrel show-like caricatures as brushdolls. While reminiscing, Mullone affectionately added that the eyes always creeped her out at night. The lecture concluded with a small reception and an invitation to ask any questions that remained about her mother’s work. contact Ethan Dennis at dennisec@warhawks.ulm.edu
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Local events this week
PEARLY WHITE TEETH: Students from the ULM Dental Hygiene program hand out free dental products.
photos by Siddharth Gaulee
Annual health fair provides free health checkups on campus by Rachel Abadie Around 4.4 percent of Americans fail to obtain medical care due to cost, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Even with an insurance, a simple doctor’s visit is very expensive for someone on college budget. Luckily, the health fair last week organized by the nursing students provided free checkups for HIV, blood pressure, vision, hearing tests and blood sugar. Junior computer information system major, Pujan Dahal attended the event along with his friends. Along with various other free checkups, Dahal sat down for a hearing test as well. “One of the girls before us actually found out that she was partially deaf. The people running the tests gave her some health advice and talked to her about other tests too, which I think was very helpful,” Dahal said. Apart from providing free health checkups for students, the event also allowed different health sciences students to talk about their respective programs. According to Sherilyn Wiggins, assistant professor at school of nurs-
ing, the health fair was “an interprofessional collaboration with other departments in the college of health and pharmaceutical science.” Dental hygiene senior, Tabatha Pierce, worked the informational dental hygiene booth that her program had set up. “We get to pass out fliers and let them know about our clinic because we need patients and that’s how we pass school, by getting patients in,” Pierce said. Among the various booths was the Louisiana Organ Procurement Agency(LOPA). According to Leah Lopez, a representative for LOPA, the health fair helped educate students about organ donations and its importance. “A lot of college students feel their life is invincible and that they aren’t going to Lopez pass away,” Lopez said. “What they don’t realize though is that through death one donor can save up to nine lives.” The health fair is organized by
Annual Spring Wine Tasting Tonore’s Wine cellar is organizing their annual wine tasting this Thursday. Entree fee is $15 per person and benefits from the event will go towards supporting ARCO, a community resource. There will also be raffle draws and snacks along with over 40 wines to sample. Drinking alcohol won’t get better than this.
CAN YOU HEAR ME NOW?: Riley Cooper (left) gets a hearing test at the annual health fair.
Downtown Spring Art Festival
the semester 5 nursing class every semester. It serves as one of the requirements to graduate the registered nursing program at ULM. Booths specified an array of health topics like skin cancer, post-traumatic stress disorder and HIV testing
The much awaited art festival of the season will take place this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Attendance is free. Handmade arts, live music, crafts for kids and food vendors will be spread across over 60 stalls in this one day event.
and prevention. Attendees also qualified for free door prizes such as a Fitbit, mug, cup and shirts that were awarded every 15 minutes. contact Rachel Abadie at abadierj@warhawks.ulm.edu
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FREESTYLE
Greeks unite to raise money for national charity by Majah David
“We are going to go out there, do just like we did the last time and get them out of here,” Brian Jenkins said as another round commenced. Senior biology major, Jenkins and his team competed at the dodgeball tournament organized by the Kappa Kappa chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. along with the Beta Theta chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. last week. The event was hosted as part of the two organizations’ joint “Blue and White Week.” According to Destiny Carson, marketing junior, the two chapters decided to combine their organizations for one week to “show their bond to the campus.” “We wanted a fun event that would bring in a big group of people. We had a lot of ideas at first and we all agreed on the dodgeball tournament,” said Carson, member of the Beta Theta chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Not only did the event bring together different Greek organizations, it also showed unity amongst the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) as a whole, according to communications senior Jimmon Felton. Teams paid an entry fee of $25 to participate in the tournament. Half
of the proceeds went to “March of Dimes,” which is both organizations’ philanthropy. “March of Dimes” is a national organization that provides care for both mothers and babies from various backgrounds. It also advocates for healthcare policies and funds research for maternal health issues. “We thought since both of the organizations are familiar with them ‘March of Dimes’, they would be the one we would donate to for the week,” said Dominique Penton, member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc. Although five teams’ Penton registered for the event, only two showed up to the tournament, and an on-site team was created to help even out the numbers. The evening ended with the Eta Pi chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc. winning first place along with a cash prize of $75. photo courtesy Brendon Harris contact Majah David at davidml@warhawks.ulm.edu
STRENGTH IN UNITY: Members of various NPHC groups come together for the dodegeball tournament at the Activity Center last Thurday.
International organization plans to bring together various cultures by Majah David
photo by Majah David
CULTURAL COMBINATION: Akshay Patel (center) plays “Cards Against Humanity” with his friends at ACA meeting.
Simi Aruwajoye first came to the U.S. four years ago from Nigeria. When she first came here, not only did she not have any friends, but she also had to adjust to a completely different culture. Today, Aruwajoye is the event coordinator of the African-Caribbean Association (ACA) on campus. She shared that she met most of her friends through the organization. Last Thursday, the organization had its general meeting with a game night after that. Davially Frans, secretary of ACA said, “We wanted this to be a night of interactions, bonding, and getting closer to everyone instead of a regular in and out business meeting.”
Games at the event included “UNO,” “Cards Against Humanity,” “Mens Erg Je Niet,” “Dominos” and “Charades.” “We want the campus to not group all international students as one body,” said Frans, a psychology sophomore. Since the establishment of ACA, it has been their goal to not only educate the campus of different cultures through food, culture, and fashion, but to also break the barrier between international students and American students. Akshay Patel joined ACA to experience international culture on campus. “It was fun. They had multiple games available, music playing in the background, and a lot of laughs and talks,” said Patel, a psychology junior. Both Frans and Aruwajoye shared
that they want to involve more people in the organization, including Americans. Frans has not only gained new friends in her two semesters of being a part of the association, but it has also helped her get more comfortable with public speaking and being sociable. Aruwajoye hopes to see the organization have more events on top of their annual Spring Fashion Show that showcases traditional attire from across the world. The ACA has over 40 members from more than 10 different countries and is hoping to continuing growing to a more open and more diverse crowd. contact Majah David at davidml@warhawks.ulm.edu
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THE INDEPENDENT STUDENT NEWSPAPER AT THE UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA MONROE Crossword
You’re enjoying a bouncy, playful feeling in your social life. Lady Venus is creating a lighthearted vibe. If you’re single, ask some nice people out for a few dates and just keep things fun with them. A casual approach will allow you to enjoy yourself the most.
Down 1 Does a farm job
2 Author Zola 3 “Poison” plant 4 Peak 5 Cornucopia 6 “__ Life to Live” 7 Dance move 8 Got into shape, with “up” 9 __-Wan Kenobi 10 Agile thief 11 Yosemite monolith popular with rock climbers 12 Pale as a ghost 13 Negative votes 18 Red-carpet garment 22 Commendable 26 Black-and-white cookies 28 Yang counterpart 29 “That never occurred to me” 30 Ancient storyteller 32 Forbidden act 33 Fed. agents 34 Quick inhalation 35 Running track shape 36 Seaside disaster
cause 38 1995 Reform Party founder 43 Singer Reed 47 Engrave on glass, say 49 Makes watertight 51 Punctuation mark in large numbers 52 Scrapbook 53 Supports for sails 54 Tapped beer holders 55 Tennis great Lendl 57 Out of the wind 59 Like an easy job, slangily 61 Moose relative 63 Southern Cal. airport
Libra The sun will be opposite your sign for a while, so don’t allow anybody to force you into anything. Avoid signing important, life-changing contracts. And try to delay making any big romantic commitments. You’ll have greater clarity after four weeks.
Scorpio
You’ll demand results this week as the moon increases your desire for success. You’ll hold your romantic partner to a high standard. If your honey hasn’t been living up to your expectations, you’ll be tempted to issue an ultimatum to force a change.
You could suddenly be obsessed with issues of justice and revenge, thanks to an intense moon. Maybe you’re still mad at somebody you used to date, and you’re fantasizing about ways to get back at that person. Step aside. It’s not worth the pain.
A passionate sun is increasing your longing for somebody. If you’re single, you’ll think about asking someone special out. If you’re in a relationship, you’ll want to schedule lots of private time with your significant other.
40 Gets rid of, as weight 41 Park path 42 Stiff from horseback riding 44 Soon, quaintly 45 Set aside a day for 46 Word before house or plant 48 Oafs 50 Tyke 51 Eric Stonestreet’s “Modern Family” role 54 New Zealand fruit 56 Affirmative vote 58 Pepsi competitor 60 Slip past 62 Clumsy ... or what the ends of 17-, 37and 42-Across are? 64 Judge’s hammer 65 Jacob’s first wife 66 Lewd material 67 Go on tiptoe 68 Like centerfolds 69 Glazed Easter meats
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Taurus
Gemini
Across 1 Flat-topped hill 5 Bash thrower 9 Arctic or Antarctic 14 “Are you asleep yet?” response 15 Not tricked by 16 Modeler’s wood 17 Color named for a fruit 19 Like a mosquito bite 20 “Ah-oo-gah” horn 21 __ rally 23 Howls at the moon 24 “Hold on a __” 25 Seek the affections of 27 Stop producing opportunities, as a financial market 29 Prefix with red 31 What a musty room needs 34 Ancient invader of Rome 37 Legendary Lady Godiva watcher 39 Converse competitor
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Horoscope Aries
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Cancer The spring equinox is creating some changes in your personal and professional life. It’s a good time to let go of situations that have become toxic. Don’t let a romantic relationship create too much stress for you if it’s time to let it go.
Sagittarius The sun is putting a spring in your step. You’re in the mood to fall in love, even if you’re already in a relationship. Find ways to reignite passion with your honey if you’re married or in a long-term romance with somebody. Be creative.
Capricorn You’ll have a lot of physical strength right now, so think about starting a new workout plan or exercise regimen. Mars will make it easier for you to stick to a routine, lose weight or bulk up, depending on your desires. Your confidence will soon improve, which will make your love life happier.
Leo
Aquarius
A friendly sun will increase your physical chemistry with a flirty partner. If you’ve only been dating somebody casually, you might find yourself falling deep in love. At the very least, you’ll experience nice times with a special soul mate.
You’ll express yourself well this week as Mercury enhances your communication talents. Writing, talking, and performing of all kinds will be fun for you. Challenge yourself to a night of standup comedy or write a fabulous short story.
Virgo Mercury is going retrograde for a few weeks, so don’t pressure yourself to make any huge decisions. It’s not the best time to get engaged, move to a new location or buy a house. Instead, meditate and reflect on your life a little.
Pisces The healing energies of the spring equinox are bringing you a lighthearted feeling. You’re ready to move forward in all areas of your life. It’s a great time to forgive and forget. And you’ll enjoy reconnecting with friends you haven’t seen for a while.
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SPORTS TENNIS
Women’s basketball should fire head coach
Jimmon Felton
photo by Siddharth Gaulee
They see me floating: Senior Stefana Andrei stretches for the ball as the she tries to hit it back over the net.
Woman defeat Tech in I-20 battle ULM moves to (74) with wins at Tech and Southeastern by Jerimee Washington
Senior Stefana Andrei and sophomore Karolina Snita started off the shutout by winning their doubles match 7-5. The Warhawks were clicking on all cylinders against Southeastern as they won in impressive fashion 4-0. Coming off of that 4-0 win the team wasriding that momentum heading into the game. This game marked the second shutout win of the season with the first coming against Alcorn State. To make matters worse for Southeastern in singles action, ULM was too much to handle as they couldn’t catch up in their sets. The freshman for the Warhawks had a
well played game as Florencia Salerno and Karolina Silwanowicz won their doubles match with a 6-2 victory. Silanowcz has been dominating the field so far, she secured the last point for ULM to keep Southeastern from scoring and ultimately winning the match. In their second road game of the week The women’s tennis team made it look easy against the Lady Techsters. This game marked the 33rd meeting between the two teams separated by I-20 highway. ULM picked up their 32nd win in the series. The team was in a battle early in the first two sets as the Lady Techsters tied the set up at three. Karolina Silwanowicz showed her dominance once again as she won her singles competition with a (3-6, 7-6, 6-1) set win. The first set was a long battle as she came up short after some tough calls and questionable decisions. Stefana Andrei showed her senior leadership by securing the first point of the match. She won (6-2, 6-2) in her match to set the tone for the rest of the team.
“As a team, getting a win is good but getting a win against a rival school is always great,” Stefana said. Seeing her get the first point motivated the Warhawks to grind out a win. The Lady Techsters didn’t go away easy as they secured two wins to put ULM on their heels “On the other hand, as a team we could have done a lot better performance wise, but we hope we to improve our levels until the next match,” Andrei said. This three game winning streak has been fueled by the play of the upper classman, while the freshman has also made some huge contributions. The team is now 4-2 in away games with a loss coming from Auburn and Sun Belt conference foe Georgia State. The bulk of conference play is up next for the Warhawks. In a double header at Raymond Heard Stadium they will welcome UT Arlington on Friday, Mar. 23. To complete their two-game home stand ULM will face bitter in-state rival ULL on Sunday, Mar. 25.
contact Jerimee Washington at washinjd@warhawks.ulm.edu
There are so many clichés that we could use to discuss this topic. It’s time for a change, the best is yet to come or you could even say it’s been a long time coming but I know a change will come. ULM women’s basketball administration needs to take some of those into consideration this offseason. I do not blame the players for the lack of success on the court, but better yet, I put all the blame on the coaching staff. A team can only be as good as its leader with senior forward Gabriella Cortez averaging 15.7 points and 5.3 rebounds a game the team had a solid leader. The staff however was not as solid and the stats speak for themselves. The Warhawks finished the season with a record of 4-26 and a conference record of 1-17. The only brightside to that is all four wins came at home showing that the can put on a decent showing for their fans.In the last four years as head coach, Jeff Dow has amassed a record of 34 wins with 84 losses, 18 wins in conference and 58 losses. I am all for giving somebody a chance, but you have to know when to cut a man loose and it is time to start looking elsewhere for a coach. Coach Jeff Dow was hired after being released by Indiana University of Pennsylvania even thought he went 108-40 in his five-year tenure. He couldn’t bring the same magic to the Warhawks that he had coaching for the Crimson Hawks. I know each coach has a set scheme that they like to use and usually deems them successful, but whatever his scheme is, he needs to get rid of it. They also need to get rid of him at this point. It is nothing personal against Coach Dow he is probably a really good person, but athletics is a business and when dealing with a business you have to put your feelings to the side or else nothing will ever work. Watching your home team getting beat by almost everybody is sickening and I know it has to be worse on the players. The other fans and students do not come to the games because they don’t want to sit through loss after loss. If he is not fired, he should be kept under close watch just like the administration would do with any other sport. I understand that this is his job and lively hood, but like any job if you are not producing you get replaced and he is not producing. He has not given us a winning season or anything that’s giving us a sign that he will turn this thing around. If the higher ups cared anything about our athletic program, they will make the necessary changes. contact Jimmon Felton at feltonjj@warhawks.ulm.edu
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SPORTS MEN’S BASKETBALL
photo by Siddharth Gaulee
THE FUTURE IS BRIGHT: ULM men’s basketball looks to regroup in the huddle after a time-out is called.
Governors lay down law on ULM 17 turnovers lead to 1st round loss at CI Tournament by Kris Albert
grpahic by Siddharth Gaulee
All good things must come to an end, and ULM basketball is no exception. Austin Peay defeated ULM 80-66 in a game where the first half was the story of the game. Travis Munnings played the best game for ULM, scoring 20 points, grabbing six rebounds, and dishing out five assists. Sun Belt freshman of the year, guard Micahel Ertel scored 14 points. Senior guard Marvin Jean-Pierre and senior forward Sam McDaniel put up identical stats with nine points and six rebounds a piece. “We didnt play as hard as we needed to. The season was a rollercoaster, but I’m proud of this team as a whole and what we were able to do this year,” Sam McDaniel said.
Austin Peay came off a 13-day break and it helped them as they came out and controlled the game. The Governors used an early 10-0 run to put the pressure on ULM. Center Averyl Ugba led the Governors in the first half scoring. At the 11-minute mark, he had 12 points, leading to a 26-14 deficit for the Warhawks. Offensive rebounding and turnovers contributed to the deficit. ULM simply was not physical enough. Every time it looked like a patent comeback was going to happen, Peay shut it down with timely plays. The team couldn’t match the physicality of the Governors as the front court was overmatched. ULM scored six straight to close the gap to ten points, but they went into halftime down 41-29. Junior forward Travis Munnings led ULM with seven points going into the second half. This was a familiar position for the Warhawks, needing to turn things around in the second half. The game-saving run never materialized as the second half was more of the same for Austin Peay. A game of cat-and-mouse ensued
with ULM trying to cut into the lead. They would cut the deficit to nine points; however, ULM could never close the gap all the way. Using size to their advantage, the Governors continued to dominate the glass. They outrebounded the Warhawks 22-15 at halftime. In the second half, both teams shot 50 percent, but this could have been ULM’s downfall. Scoring improved for the Warhawks, but they were still unable to stop Austin Peay’s inside game. ULM’s campaign now comes to an end finishing 16-16, a seven-game improvement from last season’s record. The Warhawks will now look forward to recruiting as seniors Sam McDaniel, Marvin Jean-Pierre, Jordan Harris and Lance Richard leave behind holes to fill. However, ULM is in good shape with Munnings and Ertel set to return next season. The Warhawks are hopeful that they can win the Sun Belt next season and receive an NCAA tournament bid.
contact Kris Albert at albertkx@warhawks.ulm.edu
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photo by Prajal Prasai
STRIKE ZONE: Top left: Sophomore pitcher Jessie Watts throws a heater down the strike zone with the runner leading off on second. Top Right: Team huddles up before the next inning. Bottom Right: Senior infielder Cheyanne Lyon makes contact with the ball.
Softball conquered byTrojans ULM drops both in double header against Troy by Tristan McGowen
The Warhawks couldn’t get their big bats rolling for their conference double header against Troy Saturday afternoon. ULM put up a fight but lost both games at home. Batting and pitching struggles, along with costly errors, proved to be the deciding factor in both games. The Trojans got on the board first after a throwing error and a wild pitch pushed their runner into scoring position. A sacrifice fly advanced the runner across the plate in the top of the second inning for the Trojan’s first lead of the game. Despite ULMs hot bats early in the season, the Warhawks just weren’t connecting on any pitches.
The first hit for ULM didn’t come until the third inning of Saturday’s first game of the double header. Outfielder, Rochelle Roberts, singled to center, but a ground out to first ended the inning, stranding a runner on. A great pitching display from the Warhawks in the middle innings of game one kept things close, but their lack of hits caused them to be held scoreless for the game. The Trojans picked up their second run in the final inning of Saturdays opener, making the final 2-0. ULM looked to immediately bounce back, playing the Trojans again, but much like the first game, the team couldn’t connect on any pitches. After falling to a 3-0 lead, the Warhawks did manage to get on the board in the fourth inning. A single through the left side by junior cathcer Brie Wrobel who drove in senior outfielder Hunter Hogan for the Warhawks first score of game two, 3-1. But the two run gap wouldn’t last long as the Trojans answered in the sixth. They scored four runs, including their
second homerun of the game to make the score 1-7. The Warhawks managed to pick up two of those lost runs back in the the bottom half of the sixth. Hogan and Wrobel crossed home plate to make the score 3-7 before the Trojans had their best inning of the day after ULM’s pitching went down the drain. ULM’s pitching plunders helped Troy put together a seven-run final inning including a huge grand slam to left center field that pushed the score out of reach, 3-14. The two games mark the Warhawks tenth and eleventh losses to push their season to an even 11-11. Up next the Warhawks will travel to Georgia Southern to face off against the Eagles in a three game road series. The first two games are being held in a double header Saturday, March 24 at Eagle Field. First pitch times are set for 12 p.m. for game one and 2 p.m. for game two. contact Tristan McGowen at mcgowetk@warhawks.ulm.edu
March 19, 2018