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CALENDAR 22

Monday, January

Final date for late application for May Commencement

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Tuesday, January

Final date for adding full-term Spring courses for credit

Monroe Louisiana Washington D. C. Korea Wednesday, January 24 Allegations lead to Former KNOE-TV host Government shuts North Korea returns No planned events

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Women's Basketball vs. Troy @ FantEwing Colliseum 5 p.m.

Men's Basketball vs. Troy @ FantEwing Colliseum 7 p.m.

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Women's Basketball vs. S. Alabama Fant-Ewing Colliseum 12 p.m.

Men's Basketball vs. S. Alabama @ Fant-Ewing Colliseum 2 p.m.

Sunday, January 28 Women's Basketball at McNeese State

local man's arrest faces multiple charges down indefinitely to Winter Olympics A Monroe man was arrested Sunday, Jan. 14 on a suspicion of first-degree rape after policemen received a complaint from a woman who reported she had been raped.

The victim said Glenn Zell Armstrong, 25, climbed on top of her while she was asleep and undressed her.

He then threatened to kill her and held a knife to her throat as he sexually assaulted her in bed.

The victim later fled her apartment while the suspect remained there.

Officers arrived upon the victim's call to Monroe police.

W hen aut hor it ies fou nd Armstrong, they searched him and found evidence that allegedly connected him to the crime.

He was booked at Ouachita Correctional Center on the above charges as well as two other warrants.

Former Louisiana television show host ,“Mr. Wonder”, was sentenced to five years in prison Thursday, nearly four decades after he vanished amid allegations of sexual assault against children on a 1979 camping trip.

Frank John Selas III, 78, pleaded guilty to one count of indecent of behavior with a child in Alexandria.

Selas faced the possibility of life in prison if convicted of two counts of aggravated rape, three counts of sexual battery and eight counts of indecent behavior with a juvenile. Those charges were all related to one child.

In the 1970s, Selas hosted the "Mr. Wonder" show on KNOE-TV in north Louisiana and briefly worked as a news anchor for KNOE-News.

In 1985, he legally changed his name to Frank Seles in San Diego. Selas claimed authorities arrested the wrong person, but a San Diego judge ruled he was the wanted fugitive.

The U.S federal government shutdown at midnight Saturday morning after a short-term bill to fund the government failed to get enough Senate votes to overcome a filibuster on Friday night.

Senators are still in session trying to reach a deal to fund the government.

This is the first modern government shutdown with Congress and the White House controlled by the same party.

One of the key issues discussed Friday had been just how long to extend funding.

The House passed a measure Thursday night to continue funding the government through February 16, but it failed 50-49.

60 votes were needed to advance the bill.

During this shutdown, only “essential” government employees will report to work, while “non-essential," employees will stop getting paid.

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North Korea receives permission to participate in the 2018 Winter Olympics.

North Korea and South Korea signed a truce in 1953 to stop the constant fighting between them but never officially signed a peace treaty.

The 2018 Winter Olympics are to be held in Pyeongchang, South Korea. The event is hoped to ease tensions between the two countries.

After meeting with the two nations for several hours, the International Olympic Committee took the step of adding more activities to the game in order to appease the North.

The North and South are expected to march unified under the same flag.

South Korean officials hope to use their successful negotiations with the North to jump start further diplomatic relations with the North.

photo by Siddharth Gaulee Campus ducks enjoying the cool Bayou Desiard water.

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January 22, 2018

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Woman faces charges

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after shooting deer Split the pot with Phi Mu A state Department of Wildlife and Fisheries agent arrested a Monroe woman last week on several charges.

These charges include taking a deer during illegal hours after authorities received a night hunting complaint on Horseshoe Lake Road.

The suspect is Ashley M. Edgeworth, 18.

Agents interviewed Edgeworth, who admitted to shooting the deer on the side of Horseshoe Lake Road.

Edgeworth stated that she shoot the deer at night used the headlights of her accomplices car in order to see the deer.”

Edgeworth did not have the required license to hunt deer. The

deer was taken on someone's private property and the landowner asked to press charges.

Edgeworth was booked at Ouachita Correctional Center on multiple charges.

These include suspicion of taking deer from public road, hunting without resident big game license, criminal trespass, discharging firearm from public road, hunting without resident license, taking deer during illegal hours and hunting from moving vehicle.

Edgeworth's b.ond was set at $5,450.

ULM Greek Life has hit the ground running with their philanthropy this semester.

Last Sunday, the Alpha Rho chapter of the Phi Mu sorority began their first fundraiser of the year. The fundraiser named “Split the Pot” will benefit the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals (CMN Hospitals).

The fundraiser will last from Sunday, Jan. 21, 2018, to Sunday Jan. 28, 2018.

CMN Hospitals are a fundraising organization who claim to have earned over $5 billion to benefit 170 member hospitals.

Throughout the week, members of Phi Mu will be selling raffle tickets for $1.

They will also be accepting donations of any size on behalf of the CMN Hospitals.

At the end of the week, a name will be pulled. Whoever wins the pot will split the earnings with the CMN Hospitals.

This will be Phi Mu’s first fundraiser of the semester in a semester filled with philanthropy.

Last semester, the members of Phi Mu held a Swing-a-thon event in which they raised over $300.

Phi Mu will be looking to con-

tinue a storied history of fundraising this week with a successful “Split the Pot” event.

Other fundraisers hosted by Phi Mu this semester include a dance marathon whose date has yet to be announced.

In total, ULM has 12 sororities and fraternities who strive to better the community through their constant philanthropy endeavors.

If you and your sorority/fraternities would like to have your upcoming fundraisers or events featured, contact us at ulmhawkeye@gmail. com.

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OPINION

HAWKEYE P.O.V. Women’s March: Not just for women The Women’s March is an annual nonviolent protest in which women from across the country march in support of equality.

They hope to bring light to the oppressed and create lasting social change.

Their mission is to be guided by self-determination, dignity and respect.

Though aptly named, the Women’s March isn’t just for women.

This would go directly against their mission of inclusion and acceptance of others.

Men are encouraged to become involved and march as well.

The term feminist may seem “girly,” but what’s wrong with that? Femininity and weakness are not synonymous.

The term feminist was created so that women could take back their voice and strength from those who had oppressed them for centuries.

When men refer to themselves as “feminists” they are saying we hear you and you are not alone.

Women got the right to vote in 1920 with the passage of the 19th Amendment. That is less than a hundred years ago.

It took courage for those women to stand up and say, “Our voices matter.”

What does the Women’s March look like today? Well, diversity is paramount. People from all social communities are welcomed to march.

The marching will not stop until women are treated equally.

Time’s up. Everyday people, women and men alike, are calling out injustices.

The time for silence has passed.

Women will march and say with pride, “Our voices still matter.”

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S ocial media is not ruining your already failing relationship

Madison Smith Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat and Twitter weren’t around when our parents met and fell in love. Some may argue that the lack of technology has been the key to making their relationship last.

Infidelity was a lot harder to get away with before social media.

People were able to talk about their problems more, fix them and keep their relationship intact.

Or, so they would like to tell you.

This thinking ignores one very simple fact: If someone wants to be with you, it doesn’t matter how many heart eyes are under their picture, they’ll choose you.

Yes, we are hiding behind screens.

Yes, we are having less face to face interactions with the people we meet romantically.

Yes, we now have weird terms for the stages of dating that I personally hate.

However, navigating these waters doesn’t take rocket science nor is it grounds for you to swear off dating unless he owns a Nokia.

Also we need to grow up as a culture and understand accountability, trust and what it really means to be honest with your partner.

If you don’t like what they’re tweeting or who they’re tweeting to, have a conversation. Whether we like it or not, our accounts are extensions of ourselves.

Social media doesn’t exist in a vacuum and what you post can be hurtful or disrespectful while you’re in a relationship.

Still, that is also up to the interpretation of both parties.

What it really all boils down to is talking about it and being able to communicate your grievances effectively and respectfully.

If you can’t do that to begin with, you were doomed from the start.

I genuinely get a chuckle out of people who blame social media for revealing people as the way they already are.

Any deception that plays out was going to happen anyway.

People are who they are. If anything, you should be thankful that a person’s true self can be revealed to you so easily these days.

Technology hasn’t changed us.

It’s just easier to engage in behaviors we always wanted to do but didn’t have an outlet for.

You’ll be fine but remember that when people show you who they really are, whether it’s on Facebook or right in front of your face, don’t make excuses, believe them. contact Madison Smith at smithmm@warhawks.ulm.edu

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Artificial intelligence: Wary but not worried

Misisipi Bhandari The word artificial intelligence has been heard in movies, newspapers, research articles and many other forms of media.

Movies show artificial intelligence through the use of robots, but AI can encompass anything from Google’s search algorithms, IBM’s Watson and the autonomous weapon.

AI is the ability of a computer program to perform a humanlike action.

It is achieved when machines get cognitive skills like learning, reasoning, problem-solving and decision-making.

According to the father of AI, John McCarthy, it is “the science and engineering of making intelligent machines, especially intelligent computer programs.”

Artificial intelligence agents use computer algorithms that learn from raw data instead of the earlier input/output format.

This means that an AI program can adapt and change by putting specific pieces of information together. Inventions using AI have become more advanced with time.

No one can deny that AI has, in fact, made life easier for everyone. Various smartphone assistants such as: Siri, Google, Cortana and Alexa use AI. They are capable of hearing and understanding several different languages.

Similarly, the integration of artificial intelligence in modernday technology has made inventions like autonomous cars, drones and even facial recognition software possible.

Crime investigators use AI software to aid with investigations and most modern transportation have some version of built in AI. Many doctors use the clinical expert system to diagnose their patients. Advancement in AI will benefit the medical sector, for sure.

A study was done by doctors at the Children’s National Medical Centre in Washington. There, an autonomous robot performed surgery.

The team claimed that the robot did the surgery better than a human surgeon.

Such results increase the prospect of AI use in further days to come AI is being widely utilized in the financial and economic sector as well. Banks use it to detect unauthorized use of debit cards, organize operation, avoid theft, invest in stocks and keep an eye on business.

There are many benefits to the development of AI and yet, the negative or unknown is over exaggerated by much of the public.

A common concern posed with AI technology is its potential to cause a threat to humanity.

Scientist Dr. Stephen Hawking gave a statement in which he said, “The development of full artificial intelligence could spell the end of human race.”

Entrepreneurs, Bill Gates and Elon Musk, have also been

quoted sharing their concerns over the advancement of AI. Leading AI researcher, Rodney Brooks, begs to differ though.

“I think it is a mistake to be worrying about us developing malevolent AI anytime in the next few hundred years. I think the worry stems from fundamental error, not recent advances in a particular aspect of AIs and the enormity of building sentient volitional intelligence,” Brooks said.

I have to agree with researcher Brooks.

AI does not mean computer machines are going to go evil and try to destroy the human race.

They are just programmed to have cognitive skills, not superior emotions.

AI technology doesn’t have a brain that can evolve and grow biologically like humans. They will not envy the human race. Advanced AI is not about malevolence but competence. A superintelligent AI will be good at accomplishing its goal but will not care about the consequences that follow its action.

The single major concern with AI is to align its goal with ours.

It should be ensured that AI has the same goals and ethics as humans during the early developmental phase.

Focus should be shifted to AI safety research. Many scientists and entrepreneurs are united in researching this field.

In January 2015, Elon Musk donated ten million dollars to the Future of Life Institute (FLI) to fund research on AI decisionmaking.

This study will help researchers understand AI technology better and any uncertainties found can be adjusted for. The application of AI will continue to benefit the human race if researched properly.

Humans have always strived for a better world and with the help of artificial intelligence, they will continue to flourish in the future to come. contact Misisipi Bhandari at bhandam@warhawks.ulm.edu

AI should concern public

Jimmon Felton How many movies do they have to produce before they realize that something is a bad idea?

You know why we don’t have dinosaurs running around? Because there were multiple movies telling us that it would be bad.

If artificial intelligence starts being used in household items, then we are begging for the worst to happen.

The old Disney Channel show, “Phil of the Future” had episodes where robots wreaked havoc and caused trouble.

However, if or when AI touches down, I do not believe that it will take over immediately.

Like all bad things, it takes time to brew into something completely evil. The thing that I am worried about are machines taking over and trying to enslave all of humanity.

If you think about it, machines are just like animals and people.

It doesn’t matter how many commands you give to ani-

mals or people, they are simply bound to mess up.

The difference between people and machines is that we have emotions and machines simply don’t.

Having emotionless bots running around is nothing but a disaster waiting to happen.

Some say that machines are only as smart as the people controlling them, which is far from the truth.

A computer can sometimes shut down without anything touching it.

This goes deeper than robots trying to take over the world.

If AI was to become a thing of the future, human workers would become a thing of the past.

Over 2.3 million people around the world are employed

by Walmart. Imagine if half of those people were replaced by machines. That’s over one million lost jobs.

I understand that if there was a system faster and more efficient, then you’re likely to go with the newer system.

On a deeper level, people’s health could be at risk if AI becomes an everyday thing.

Walking around the grocery store and mall would no longer be a regular thing if people could just send their robot out for them.

Robots with AI could even become our main source of entertainment. We may find that robots are willing to jump higher, play harder and work for free.

Within the next 25-30 years, I am sure mainstream use of AI will become the norm.

contact Jimmon Felton at feltonjj@warhawks.ulm.edu

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NEWS

I always feel like somebody’s watching me Surveillance laws renewed

by Congress

by KeEmma Everett Surfing the internet may not be all that confidential after Congress renewed the Surveillance Act. Congress recently renewed a law that allows the NSA to continue surveillance on foreign communication without a warrant.

The new bill renews section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act. Its renewal grants the government access “to target the communications of non-US persons outside the United States for foreign intelligence purposes.”

Many college students had never heard of the reoccurring surveillance act.

“I’ve always felt like we were being watched, but I didn’t know there was a law that gave them permission,” senior risk management and insurance major, Skylar Sterling said.

The concern lies within the present political climate and the history of the NSA being exposed for spying on domestic communication.

Former Central Intelligence Agency employee, Edward Snowden, leaked private NSA documents in 2013 that revealed global surveillance programs ran by the government.

Snowden is known as a whistle blower The exposure of confidential documents created a wave of distrust for the government after it was revealed that the NSA spies on domestic communication.

He was charged with two counts of violating the Espionage Act and theft of government property.

Violating the Espionage Act normally holds long sentences including life in prison.

The theft of government property warrants up to 10 years in prison.

Snowden now lives in an undisclosed location after fleeing the U.S. in fear of the government retaliating.

The NSA taps into domestic communication through the internet, tech companies, and public buildings.

After learning about the powers of the NSA, some students felt uncomfortable by the invasion of privacy.

“I feel exposed knowing that my every move and thoughts are literally being watched,” senior kinesiology major, Eryn Robertson said.

The renewal of the Surveillance Act revisits the Fourth and Fifth Amendment.

The Fourth Amendment pro-

tects privacy against unreasonable searches.

The Surveillance Act allows the NSA to access personal information without a warrant.

After being exposed for searching domestic communication that didn’t pose threats of terrorism, some can question if the present Administration will use it to further create discriminatory policies towards critics, immigrants, Muslims and people of color,” according to the American Civil Liberties Union legal counsel.

The Fifth Amendment protects against self-incrimination which protects the privacy of personal information.

The NSA can use private information to incriminate someone and it could be justified under the new act.

The purpose of the Surveillance Act is to tap foreign communication to detect foreign terrorism that posed threats to the U.S. In 2009, the NSA stopped a terrorist that planned to bomb the New York subway system with backpacks.

They were able to locate him in Denver, Colorado and follow him to New York City where they obtained search warrant through their PRISM program.

The PRISM surveillance program collects internet data through popular Internet services like Google, Yahoo and Microsoft.

PRISM has been labeled contro-

versial because the program collects data from everyone and not just suspected terrorists.

“I don’t mind the law if it protects us,” senior construction management major, Cameron Davis said.

“Privacy shouldn’t be an issue if you aren’t a terrorist,” Davis continued.

Hours before the House approved the act, President Trump tweets seemingly didn’t agree with the renewal because it was “so badly surveil and abuse the Trump Campaign by the previous administration and others.”

President Trump falsely accused former President Barack Obama of using the FISA Act to spy on his cam-

paign during the election.

He later changed his tweeted in support of the Surveillance Act. “I have personally directed the fix to the unmasking process since taking office and today’s vote is about foreign surveillance of foreign bad guys on foreign land,” President Trump tweeted.

Louisiana’s Surveillance Act stops the recording or disclosure of any oral or telephonic communication by any means.

The Surveillance Act will not be permanent and will be reevaluated again in six years. contact KeEmma Everett at

everetkn@warhawks.ulm.edu

LaCHIP healthcare funding in jeopardy 6,300 kids could lose health insurance

by KeEmma Everett

After taking a week-long hiatus, Jimmy Kimmel returned to his late-night talk show, “Jimmy Kimmel Live” with his son, Billy.

Billy was recovering from his second heart surgery after being born with a congenital heart defect.

As Kimmel stood there proudly, clearing his throat of emotions admiring his son he continued his opening monologue.

“Children from every income level whose health is especially threatened right now because of something you’ve probably never heard of- it’s called CHIP.” Louisiana is one of the many states whose funding for the Children’s Health

Insurance Program will soon run out if Congress doesn’t decide to renew soon.

CHIP provides health insurance for nearly 121,000 children in Louisiana from low income families who earn too much to afford Medicaid.

If the funding is not renewed in time, Louisiana would have to find $176 million dollars to fund the program until June 30th and for the next budget cycle.

Louisiana is already facing a billiondollar deficit and is in talks of cutting funding for higher education to bridge the gap.

Healthcare and higher education are both in dire need of funding, but one seems to be more prioritized than others among students.

“I would honestly rather them cut funding to higher education and other areas before they cut funding to Medicaid(CHIP),” Kim Mayberry, senior social work major, said.

States are being asked to look internally for extra funds until Congress can make a decision.

Some states like Arizona and Washington have received leftover funds from Congress to temporarily extend the program.

That extension will only give them enough cushion to provide healthcare insurance until December.

Louisiana doesn’t have the extra money to give an extension.

President Donald Trump and his administration has sent out mixed responses on their stance about CHIP. “CHIP should be part of a long-term solution, not a 30 day, or short term, extension,” President Trump tweeted.

A couple days prior to that tweet, President Trump’s Administration sent out a statement opposite of his tweet.

“The Administration supports the bill’s multiyear funding extension of the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP),” the Office of Management and Budget said.

Jada Hitchens, a senior kinesiology major, said the CHIP program lifted a burden for her and her son.

“Before I joined the army, CHIP paid for my son’s trips to the doctor and it was how we discovered he was asthmatic, “Hitchens said.

CHIP costs about $16 billion every year and supports nine million children in the U.S. The program was created 20 years ago

during the Bill Clinton administration.

In its twenty years of service, CHIP has

“CHIP should be part of a long term solution not a 30 day, or short term extension” President Donald Trump

always been a program that Democrats and Republicans have valued.

This is the first time the program has not been prioritized in Congress.

There isn’t a doubt in people’s minds that it won’t be refunded, but there is a

fear that it will be too late “if Congress can’t agree upon renewal for a program that benefits thousands of future adults,” Mayberry said.

Free healthcare has always been a sore topic.. Some students feel that CHIP shouldn’t have even been on the chopping block.

“Having a healthy and successful population starts with ensuring our children’s needs are put first,” history major, Tiffany Howington said.

Only certain physicians and clinics accept Medicaid and CHIP which limits the quantity and quality for children under the free health insuance program.

While Congress is discussing the budget for CHIP, the quality of CHIP should also be discussed.

“My daughter’s physician will not give immunizations to patients on Medicaid so they have to go elsewhere for visits, so some aspect of it could be improved,” Howington said.

Time will only tell when the Congress will make a decision, but as for now calling your senators could speed up the process. contact KeEmma Everett at everetkn@warhawks.ulm.edu

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2018 Walmart brings changes

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Hourly pay raised from $9 to $11 per hour as a result of the new US tax law.

Employees will receive a one-time cash bonus of up to $1,000.

Employees

Is Walmart's new minimum wage of $11 per hour a livable wage?

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More than 2,300,000 will be affected.

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Wally World wins minimum wage war

by Alfonzo Galvan Walmart is the largest private employer in the United States.

This company, which also owns Sam’s Club, is also the largest private employer in the world.

With five stores open within an eight-mile radius of the school many students and faculty depend on Walmart for their groceries and other goods. Walmart also employs many ULM students.

Recently, those students received an announcement that would make most proud to say they work at Walmart.

On Jan. 11, Walmart flexed its financial muscles in a big way. The company announced they’d be raising their minimum wage in their Walmart stores to $11 per hour.

On Jan. 28, 2015, The Neighborhood Walmart Center opened on DeSiard Street across from the ULM campus.

The Neighborhood Walmart was welcomed with open arms by ULM students. With the opening of a Walmart within walking distance

to campus many ULM students jumped on board the train and became employees.

Nobody can put people to work in the private sector like Walmart.

A reported $486 billion revenue in 2016 means Walmart made more money than most countries.

That amount is also more than Amazon and Target made, combined.

With Walmart being the largest private employer in America, a raise to the minimum wage sets the standard for its competitors, but the retail giant wasn’t the first to strike.

Target, a competitor of Walmart announced their raise to the minimum wage back in December.

Not only did Target announce a raised minimum wage but they also said their minimum wage would go up to $15 an hour by 2020.

Target’s planned $15 per hour in 2020 is seen as a move to satisfy the many Americans across the nation who have fiercely lobbied for the past couple of years for a $15 federal minimum wage.

The reason Walmart made national headlines for their raise was because Walmart is the retail king.

They make more money and employ more people than any of their competition.

“Although Walmart did a great thing by raising their minimum wage (Target also) it is definitely not a livable wage for those who will need health insurance, 401k, and other benefits in order to maintain,” Kimberly Mayberry, a senior, social work major said.

She was very critical of Walmart’s increase in their minimum wage but did clarify $11 an hour is just a start.

“Many people don’t realize that $11 is just a starting wage at Walmart, many employees make a lot more than that if they pursue higher positions within the company, therefore it’s a wonderful starting wage to build toward a livable wage.”

ULM students when polled thought favorably of Walmart based on their willingness to raise the

minimum wage especially before being made to by the government.

Walmart’s move to raise their minimum wage raised some concerns among ULM students.

First, with increased pressure from the public for a $15 minimum wage will the $11 Walmart want to pay be seen as enough?

Is it a livable wage for their emEllis ployees?

Second, after paying its 1.5 million U.S. based employees a higher wage will prices of goods sold at Walmart increase?

Lastly, where are these funds being made available for use?

Myresha Ellis, a senior, communications major isn’t sure if $11 per hour is a livable wage for employees but believes she knows how Walmart is going to manage to pay its employees a higher wage, “They’re just going to cut hours. I know people who work at Walmart.

But depending on their living expenses determines if it’s enough or not enough.”

Other students chimed in on the debate with many agreeing Walmart is doing good by raising its minimum wage, but $11 is not enough but rather a good start.

Melissa Thorne, a second-year forensic psychology graduate student, thinks benefits are what’s important, “They do offer benefits for full time employees.”

However, when I worked for them from 2004-2006, hardly anyone was scheduled full time. They scheduled us just under the required hours for qualification.”

After announcing the increase to their starting wage Walmart also announced the closure of 63 Sam’s Clubs.

When questioned about funds for employee salaries the Walmart spokesperson credited President Trump’s new tax plan as a big help to making the increases possible. contact Alfonzo Galvan at

galvana@warhawks.ulm.edu

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January 22, 2018

NEWS FINANCE

CRYPTOCURRENCY for Dummies

1) The limited quantity, supply and demand are what make the prices fluctuate.

2) Cryptocurrency is meant to be a substitute for centralized banks; it works on people's mistrust of banks.

photo courtesy MCT Campus

College drinking rates rapidly rising

by Jimmon Felton Over indulging can be a problem. Moderation is key in everyday life. Whether it be sex, food or spending money, if it is done without thinking of the consequences; a problem may come up.

Drinking is always a problem, not only when it is done out of moderation. Everybody claims to know their limit. Nobody can be certain though. Alcohol affects everybody differently.

College drinking is a different type of drinking. A person could be taking a couple of jello shots and before they know it, they are downing a bottle of Crown Royal Apple.

When it comes to college drinking, a college freshman, who has never drank alcohol, has a greater chance of being exposed to alcohol for the first time within their first semester.

More specifically, the first six weeks of a first-time freshman’s year is a high-risk period.

Students drink for various reasons such as stress, peer pressure or enjoyment. The worse type of drinking is stress drinking, because if a person has problems, mixing alcohol with those problems will just lead to more issues.

In school, one of the biggest things to stress about is staying above the required GPA. First-time freshmen, who have never dealed with the pressures of college are the most vulnerable to alcohol.

According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse, one in four students

blamed alcohol as the source of their academic problems. The students would miss class, score poorly on tests, and receive lower grades in class overall after

700,000 People aged 18-24 are assaulted by another student who has been drinking abusing alcohol.

Other students have different reasons as to why they drink. Senior secondary education major, Ayesha Kelly, says when she’s at a party and wants to have more fun, she will drink alcohol to make the experience more enjoyable. “It loosens me up,” Kelly said.

The Washington Post reports that 80 percent of students drink alcohol. The NIAA reports that more than 60 percent of students drank alcohol in the past month and two thirds of those same students’ binge drink within that period.

Paul Jameson, junior criminal justice major, says he likes to drink because it “gives people the confidence they may not have when they are sober.” He says

alcohol can turn any bad day into a good day.

The university has a counseling center on campus. The issue isn't having help, it's getting helped. Students and people in general tend to have a hard time admitting they have a problem. After admittting they have a problem they have to seek help.

There are students on campus that don’t know that we have a counseling center or that we have an alcohol guidance counselor whose job is to help students with drinking problems.

Each year, around 1,800 college students between the ages of 18 and 24 die from alcohol- related injuries. Each year around 700,000 students between 18 and 24 are assaulted by another student who has been drinking.

Each year about 100,000 students between 18 and 24 are sexually assaulted and or date raped.

Louisiana has a holiday called Mardi Gras where participants are known to roam New Orleans drunk or looking to get drunk, but, even with that fact, Louisiana has the seventh lowest rate of alcohol poisoning in the country.

New Orleans and Mardi Gras are a big factor in increased drinking among college students in Louisiana. Out-of-state students are encouraged to adopt the Louisiana culture and with that comes drinking and partying hard. This often times leads to injury and or death. contact Jimmon Felton at feltonjj@warhawks.ulm.edu

3) Bitcoin became the first decentralized digital coin when it was created in 2008. It then went public in 2009.

4) As of January 2015, there were over 500 different types of cryptocurrencies for trade in online markets.

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LET IT SNOW: Warhawks throwing snowballs by the Wesley Foundation and sledding in Bayou Park.

School closes for spring semester snowfall Cold weather extends winter break

by Misisipi Bhandari Students were welcomed back to the spring semester with record breaking temperatures and snowfall.

Students were scheduled to return to class on Jan. 16, but because of the expectancy of snowfall, ULM remained closed.

Snow in Monroe is a rare occurrence and for some students that

weren’t here for the Snowpocalypse in the spring of 2015, this was their very first time experiencing the cold flurries.

The snow be- Eskina gan to fall around 4 a.m. with temperatures just below freezing.

The snow turned into ice which remained on campus until Friday.

However, the freezing cold temperatures didn’t stop the students from taking advantage of their off day. Much like the last time snow fell on campus, students started

snowball fights, sled down hills and snapped many photos in remembrance of Snowmagedon 2018.

Smiles were as bright as the snow that covered the ground.

Warm coats, smiles and snow covered ULM’s campus.

“I’m from down south Louisiana, so I don’t get to experience this often,” nursing major, Lexus Eskina said.

Although the snow began melting by the end of Tuesday night, the university remained closed on Jan. 17th as a precautionary measure for the roads covered in ice.

Some students weren’t too thrilled about the second day school closure.

“I enjoyed playing in the snow,

but the weather wasn’t as cold as I thought,” freshman business adm inist rat ion marketing major, Albina Gautam said.

“I’m disappoint- Tokumasu ed that I had to reschedule an important meeting with my professor,” Gautam continued.

Students who have experienced snow before felt it “wasn’t enough snow for classes to be canceled,” general education foreign exchange student, Momo Tokumasu said.

The university reopened on

Thursday, Jan. 18 at 9 a.m.

Students got back in the swing of things as the spring semester finally kicked off.

Warhawks felt rejuvenated with the extra two days of winter break and were ready to conquer this semester.

“I’m excited about this semester because I got the classes that I actually wanted,” Gautam said.

Momo made plans this semester to begin interning and to join more clubs.

Spring semester couldn’t have started off in a better way with two extra days of rest and relaxation. contact Misisipi Bhandari at bhandam@warhawks.ulm.edu

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Cameron Dauterive: Taking life multiple trots at a time TEAMWORK TO THE TOP: Dauterive and her mother after a Dressage show in 2012.

by Sisam Shrestha One-year-old Cameron Dauterive began riding horses before she could even properly walk.

Twenty years later, her love for riding has only increased and the Atmospheric Science senior is set to make a career out of it.

How it all began: Before she could get a good grip of the saddle, Dauterive’s parents used to put her in a sack and take her on horseback trail rides.

Having a mother who was already involved in the equestrian world, Dauterive was inherently drawn to horses.

According to mother Judi Dauterive, the young rider fell in love with Dressage ever since her first competition at the age of seven.

Dressage career: Dressage is a form of riding that requires the horse-rider duo to gracefully perform predetermined movements.

A typical year for Dauterive consists of at least one competition every month from September till beginning of June.

In 2014, she got invited to compete at the Young Rider Dressage National Championship.

Dauterive, along with her horse Don Giovani, went from being the third alternative for her team to winning third

position in the entire nation.

According to family friend Marie Cobb, Dauterive’s determined nature has helped her stay interested in the demanding sport of Dressage even after joining college.

Her college schedule, however, has restricted her from choosing competitions as she wishes.

Since Dressage is not recognized as a collegiate sport, Dauterive has to now plan her competitions according to her classes and tests.

Taming the beast: Dauterive gets trained by a professional trainer for few weeks, twice every year but trains on her own rest of the time.

Cobb shared that Dauterive is interested not just in show ring but also in proper horse training.

“Horse sport is different than other forms of athletics in that you have to be able to communicate with a 1000 pound animal with a mind of its own,” Cobb said.

The idea behind Dressage is to make riders look like they are riding a cloud while giving numerous commands to the horse at the same time.

Due to her ability to stay focused, according to Cobb, Dauterive has progressed at training her horses.

Dauterive drives three hours every weekend to work on her horses.

Currently, she is busy training four horses to compete at regional level.

photo courtesy Cameron Dauterive

Outside the ring: Apart from show jumping, the young rider is also actively involved in ballroom dancing and is the treasurer of the American Meteorological Society-ULM chapter.

With Dauterive’s dedication to goal regardless of the obstacle, fellow AMS officer Michael Day describes her as a very motivated student.

Dauterive also helps fix cars in a workshop in New Orleans during her free time.

Future in riding: Last May, Dauterive turned 21 which took her out of the young rider category.

This winter she got accepted for the USDF Young Rider Graduate Program in West Palm Beach, Fl. to help her with the transition.

Due to frequent travels across Louisiana and the U.K., Dauterive grew to love unpredictable weather.

She plans to use her broadcast meteorology degree to support her expensive hobby.

Along with a college degree, Dauterive has also started to venture into sponsorships and running a barn to support Dressage expenses.

After graduation, she plans to go to England to take the British Horse Society exam and learn to become a well-rounded trainer. contact Sisam Shrestha at shrests8@warhawks.ulm.edu

photo courtesy Marie Cobb

STEP BY STEP: Dauterive with her horse Don Giovani.

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Local events coming this week

30th Annual KNOE Boat and Outdoor Show The event runs from Jan. 26 to Jan. 28. It is a great place to marvel at hundreds of shiny boats and motors or maybe even catch a good deal on outdoor gears.

EARLY MORNING ACHIEVEMENT: Participant finishes the five km run.

Empty Bowls Enjoy an afternoon of food and live music while helping out the NELA food bank. The $30 admission ticket comes with a handcrafted souvenir bowl. The event runs from 11:00 to 2:00 p.m. on Jan. 27.

POSH Upsale Resale Boutique Fashion Show Dresses don’t always have to leave a hole in the pocket. Check out the event this Saturday from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. to get your pick on gently worn gowns and dresses.

The Interns Looking for a walk down memory lane? Head over to Live Oaks this Saturday at 9:00 p.m. to catch The Interns cover classics from bands like Blink 182 and Foo Fighters for just $5.

photo by Phillip Vu-Nguyen

Students organize marathon, raise funds for free medicine

by Phillip Vu-Nguyen Starting a new tradition can be great, especially one for a good cause.

This past weekend the Pharmacy Council from the ULM School of Pharmacy organized “The Poor Man’s 5k”.

Proceeds from the marathon went to the local St. Vincent DePaul Community Pharmacy.

The community pharmacy was opened to provide free of charge prescription medicine to people with financial difficulties.

According to JoAnn Crowe, president of the St. Vincent board, the organization has raised over $21 million for prescription medicine since its establishment in 1999.

The event was able to draw more than 150 participants and raised over $5,000 for the community pharmacy.

27-year-old Chris Warren came in first in the overall male category.

The ULM track coach first heard about the event at a local store and had been training for it ever since.

“The course was really nice and I was happy to contribute to a good cause,” Warren said.

Although it wasn’t her first time running a five km marathon, Abigail Gould set a new record for herself by completing one without any breaks.

Gould, a third-year pharmacy major, ran on treadmill and jogged twenty minutes for several days to prepare for the marathon.

Apart from her new marathon achievement Gould also enjoyed networking and seeing people come out to support a good cause.

Hannah Daniel, president of the Pharmacy Council worked on the event’s preparation since its approval last May. “It has been very challenging, more than I thought, but seeing it come together today was very rewarding,” said Daniel, a thirdyear pharmacy student.

The early morning run had both five km and one km runs open for participants of all ages.

Participants were able to enter in a raffle draw for a chance to win gift cards.

Various booths were also set up by to showcase different campus organizations. contact Phillip Vu-Nguyen at vunguyp@warhawks.ulm.edu

photo by Hannah Daniel

photo by Phillip Vu-Nguyen

UNITED FOR COMMUNITY: TOP: Lindsey Thiels (left) with Hannah Daniel after completing the marathon. BOTTOM: Participants visit the booths for various campus organizations.

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‘Mary and the witch’s flower’: Magic not required to enjoy the movie

by Raven Adcox

“Mary and the Witch’s Flower” is the first film to come from the newly created production company, Studio Ponoc.

The film is based on Mary Stewart’s book, “The Little Broomstick.”

Two different people voice acted as the main character: Hana Sugisaki in the Japanese version and Ruby Barnhill in the English version.

The adventure begins with a redhaired girl named Mary.

A rambunctious kid who just can’t seem to get things right, Mary spends her entire life feeling different and separated from everyone else.

One day while exploring, Mary comes across her neighbor Peter’s two pet cats, Tib and Gib. They lead her into a forbidden forest where she finds a magical flower and raggedy broom.

The magical flower unlocks a box full of wonder and self-discovery for Mary.

The film follows Mary as she ventures on a journey to a school for witchcraft and wizardry, making tough decisions along the way and

fighting to save her friends.

Studio Ponoc, founded in 2015 by Yoshiaki Nishimura, includes many of the same creators and animators as the well-known production company, Studio Ghibli.

Studio Ghibli is revered for its top-notch animation and wonderful story-telling.

The director of “Mary and the Witch’s Flower,” Hiromasa Yonebayashi, also directed the classic, fan-favorite movie, “The Secret World of Arrietty’s.”

Although the separation from

Studio Ghibli, and later creation of Studio Ponoc, was mutual, the new company wanted to set itself apart from the rest.

The unconventional plotline and fun use of humor keeps the audience invested during the one hour and 43-minute movie.

“Mary and the Witch’s Flower” is a heartfelt story that everyone can relate to.

We have all felt different. We have all felt alone. The right words often get stuck in the back of our throats and the wrong ones come tumbling out instead.

However, we could all learn from Mary. She was resilient in the face of danger and never gave up on herself.

She helped her friend without once questioning, was it worth it.

If we had everything we ever wanted, all of the “magic” in the world, it still couldn’t give us the courage to be our unapologetic selves.

This movie is recommended for anyone who just can’t seem to get it right.

contact Raven Adcox at adcoxrv@warhawks.ulm.edu

Monroe makes the most out of ‘Snow day 2018’

“I taught her to say ‘It doesn’t snow here because we live in Louisiana.’ Her face when she saw the snow that morning was pure joy.”

“We made a really tiny snowman”

“My husband, dog and I played in the snow at our apartment.

Our Poe was very fond of the snow.”

Chelcie Michelle LeMaire Pharmacy, First year

Moesha Raven Wiley Secondary Education, Freshman

Paige Eddlemon ULM alumna

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Horoscope Aries You could be attracted to someone who has a forceful, dynamic personality. A frisky moon is creating some combustible moments between you and a sexy friend. Even if you’re already in a relationship, you could experience intense sexual attraction to this person.

Taurus The moon in your sign is firming your resolve about something. If you’ve recently taken on a big challenge, you’ll feel confident about handling the situation. If you have a tough move to make, you’ll be ready to just get it done.

Gemini Mars is moving opposite your sign for several weeks. Don’t panic. All this means is that your physical energy could be a little low, and you should make sure you are taking good care of your health.

Get enough sleep, eat right and steer clear of drugs and alcohol.

Across 1 They’re used in British puzzles 5 Peter Pan rival 8 “The X Factor” judge 14 Picked locks 15 Classified letters 16 God in a temple 17 Lesson __ 18 Double shot, say 20 Many an Urdu speaker 22 Appropriate 23 Rankled 24 Common desktop icon 27 QB’s stat 30 Math group 31 Women seen standing at tables 40 Walmart advantage 41 Attempts to best 42 Stretched, in a way 43 Italian article 44 MDCLIII ÷ III 45 Stock problem 50 Georgia retreat 55 Ending suggesting

wealth 56 State treasury 59 It’s used in dashes 62 51-Down resident 63 Old-fashioned “Neat!”

64 Starting to burn 65 Quail collection 66 Looked bored 67 Spinner 68 Drinks from a stand Down 1 Posthumous 1995 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee 2 Key of Shostakovich’s “First of May” 3 Pond swimmer 4 The duck in Disney’s “Peter and the Wolf” 5 Bon mot 6 Jot 7 Artful action 8 Stimulating substance, briefly 9 “That’s weird” 10 Net __

11 Giant with 17,468 vacuum tubes 12 Sri __ 13 Make an analogy 19 From the horse’s mouth 21 Turned on 25 Skylight insulation material, perhaps 26 Words from one about to take over 28 Black and blue, say 29 Provençal spreads 31 JAMA readers 32 How some NBA games are resolved 33 Fictional captain 34 Hockey Hall of Fame nickname 35 Short retort 36 Rain in scattered drops 37 __-Indian War 38 Bay State motto starter 39 Friday et al.: Abbr.

45 Needing a lift, maybe

46 Papal headgear 47 Common keyboard symbol 48 Winter __ 49 Glorify 51 Jordanian city 52 Back to normal 53 Start of a nautical order 54 Chain with roast beef Mighty Minis 57 Muse of history 58 Start of many addresses 60 “__ had it!”

61 Dancer Charisse

Cancer The sun says pay closer attention to financial stuff. Maybe you’ve forgotten to pay an important bill. Or perhaps you have been avoiding paying the rent. In a romantic partnership, make sure you and your honey agree about what’s happening with your shared money.

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Libra You’re doubting the direction a current romance is headed in. Your partner is getting really serious about you, but you’d like to keep things casual. Or perhaps it’s the opposite, and you’re the one who is trying to convince your sweetie to commit. Venus says take your time.

Scorpio A moon opposition could create some miscommunication. Don’t freak out if you and your honey have troubles connecting this week. And don’t misinterpret texts, emails or voice mail messages. Other people aren’t out to get you, and they’re not looking for a fight.

Sagittarius This is a good time to focus on improving your physical health. Mars, planet of physical stamina, is inspiring you to get off the couch and into the gym.

Or you’ll sign up for a martial arts or yoga class. Just try to do something new.

Capricorn The sun is encouraging you to keep an open mind. The universe is bringing you some intriguing moments of synchronicity, where cool things are happening. Maybe you’ll meet a new soul mate or discover a new business networking opportunity.

Leo

Aquarius

Mars will be boosting your spirits for several weeks. It’s a good time to take risks and to venture beyond your comfort zone. Ask that cutie out for a hot date. Submit some resumes or pitches to people who might hire you for a fabulous job.

You could clash with somebody who is your exact opposite. Maybe you’ll encounter someone who is part of a religion that opposes yours. Or perhaps you’ll chat with someone who has differing political views. Venus encourages you to learn from this interaction.

Virgo You and your honey are getting closer this week.

You’ll enjoy quality conversations with your sweetheart, plus you’ll experience a cozy, passionate energy together. The moon is helping to create a warm feeling with your partner.

Pisces Jupiter could create some odd passions. Maybe you’ll be attracted to someone who isn’t your usual type. Or perhaps you’ll be drawn to someone you know, but you were repulsed by this person in the past. Keep an open mind.

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N B A : Te n s i o n a t an all-time high

by Khris Albert

C’MON REF : LeBron James argues call.

Record cold weather across America has not been able to cool the tension in the NBA. Referees, players, and coaches alike seem to be at odds with each other, causing conflict.

So many major altercations have occurred on the court this season.

Officiating in sports will always be controversial, but the NBA has the shakiest officiating of the major sports.

Referees do things such as, give technical fouls to players on the bench, ejecting multiple players for nothing, and the class is inconsistent.

Not allowing people to speak their mind also adds fuel to the fire. If any player or coach speaks out against officials, they are heavily fined.

Warriors forward Draymond Green was fined $25,000 for “comments detrimental to the league”.

Superstar players in the league Anthony Davis and LeBron James received their first career ejection this season.

The refs have held too much power and are not held accountable for their Photo courtesy USA today sports actions.

Refs are provoking players to retaliate to every call just so they can throw them out of the game. Missed calls highlight the league on a nightly basis. Accountability and respect are two key factors in trying to fix this fractured relationship.

The refs don’t respect the players enough to call a fair game and keep things in order.

Players that rarely argue about foul calls are getting hit with technical for nothing.

Players are getting into plenty of fights this year, but it goes a little beyond at times.

Rookie of the year candidate Ben Simmons and Toronto point guard Kyle Lowry were both ejected after an argument.

Multiple disagreements went on during the game between the two.

Simmons then motioned for Lowry to meet him in the tunnel.

According to ESPN “I don’t know if they’re trying to test me or see how I am on the court, but I won’t play around,” said, Simmons.

The Houston Rockets and LA Clippers provided the biggest example of player tension so far.

The game was filled with rough play and trash talk, however, emotions spilled over.

After the game, several Rockets players tried to get into the Clippers locker room. This incident led to suspensions for several Rockets players.

According to ESPN, “When you have two players who entered an opponent’s locker room to confront an opponent, it’s inappropriate and possibly a very dangerous situation,” said NBA executive of basketball operations Kiki VanDeWeghe.

Competition and intensity in sports often lead to situations where players argue. This situation escalated after the game and forced the NBA to deal with it accordingly.

Players and refs have an opportunity to mend fences with a meeting scheduled for the all-star break in February.

Effective communication is key to solving the lingering issues.

Intensity and hard play within the rules can help make basketball more entertaining. contact Khris Albert albertkx@warhawks.ulm.edu

Women breaking ground and records in mens

by Jimmon Felton

I can guarantee that we all have heard the saying “anything you can do I can do better, I can do anything better than you.”

In the college ranks that is starting to be more true by the year.

It all started with Brittney Griner, the 6’8 YouTube sensation became famous for dunking in multiple games in high school.

When she graduated from the University of Baylor she became the all time block leader for men and womens basketball.

Brittney Griner recorded 736 career blocks while she was in college. The men’s all time leader in blocks recorded 564 blocks. Basketball is basketball so if you do something that amazing that could never take that from you.

Some people will complain because she is 6’8 and the average height is six foot for a college women’s basketball player, but blocking is more about timing than height.

Shakyla Hill of Grambling State pulled off a game that went viral on the internet and its only been done four times in the NBA, she recorded a Quadruple DOUBLE. The Tigers star ended the game with 15 points, 10 rebounds, 10 assist and 10 steals.

If you do not know how hard that is to get a QUAD-DOUBLE, you have to get 10 of some state in a defensive column without fouling out.

If you are playing a whistle happy ref then it is not easy to play aggressive defensive like she did.

I watched the highlights of the amazing night on at least 10 different occasions, her defense was aggressive. She was attacking ball handlers, making them lose focus and practically give her the ball.

She made all major headlines, got air time on ESPN and shout outs from James harden and LeBron James.

The last woman to record a Quadruple Double was in 1993.

Women are also excelling in football not just basketball. Bethany College offered Antoinette Harris a scholarship to play defensive back for the team making her the 2nd woman to ever receive a football scholarship.

There have been times in the past where women have played football or tried out for college teams, but they were always kickers, Harris is the first to try the game and earn a scholarship as a skill player.

Harris isn’t the regular type of girl wanting to play football. She was homecoming queen and likes to wear dresses more than jeans.

Next time a person says you play like a girl you could take it as a compliment, because the girls these days are making milestones.

It will be a while before we have a joint professional league, but in the next 50 years or so it is possible. contact Jimmon Felton feltonjj@warhawks.ulm.edu

Photo courtesy Icon Sportswire

MAKE HISTORY: GSU guard Shakyla Hill.

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Wa r h aw k s w i l l m a ke b ow l g a m e

Next season the Warhawks will be bowl eligible. Although we went a distasteful 4-8 we have a lot of bright spots to build upon for next season.

If for some odd reason they do not make it to a bowl game, I will give up sharing my opinion on all types of sports. The Warhawks had one of the most prolific offenses in school history.

The team averaged 34 points a game last year, with an offense that is only missing one key guy in Brian Williams who had 45 catches for 626 yards and 4 Touchdowns last year.

When one leaves somebody has to step up, it is the law of the land.

The Warhawks will have some guys returning that really need to be looked up because they could have a break out season.

The Warhawks are returning the All American do it all wide receiver Marcus Green who led the team in catches and yards with 54 catches for 829 yards.

The 5’8 191-pound receiver was a nightmare for the opposing special teams when it came to kickoffs. Green ended the season tied for first with return touchdowns at four, fourth in all purpose yards’ yards with 1981 and fourth in return yards with 977.

RJ Turner is looking to rebound off a good season and turn it into a great season. Turner is a big strong receiver who hauled in 40 catches for 704 yards and 6 touchdowns. Turner will be back next season as the big baller we all know he is.

Devin Jackson Jr. the stud on the O-Line is going to come into next season and if you rush from his side you’re going to have a long night. Jackson was accredited with 21 pancakes and the QB knew he was safe when it came to the rush from the right side.

Chase Day a 6’1 235 pound linebacker who was initially recruited as a tight end by coach Matt Viator shows he still has the vision of an offense player. Day ended the season with 47 tackles 1 interception and 1.5 sacks He also missed two games, next season when he is at 100 percent look for all his numbers to rise and surprise a lot of people around the country.

Even the freshman class has to step it up, you never know when your number will be called.

Just ask Corey Straughter, the true freshman came in when the vets went down with injuries. Straughter ended the season with 22 tackles and two interceptions not bad for somebody who may have had low expectations to play and let alone start some games.

8-4 remember where you read it and who said it first. The Warhawks will be in their first bowl game since 2012 and the country will know that they are for real. contact Jimmon Felton feltonjj@warhawks.ulm.edu

FAST BREAK : Senior guard Jordan Harris pushing the ball up the court in search for a baskett.

Photo courtesy Warhawk Athlet-

Warhawk preview of 1st home game against Troy

by Jerimee Washington

Students will get to see the men’s and women’s basketball team for the first time at home against Troy on Thursday January 25.

On the men’s side, the Warhawks are (03) coming off of a three game away skid in conference play. The Warhawks need to improve to have a chance at the Sun Belt title.

On the women’s side things are moving at a slow pace. The offense isn’t scoring enough points to keep up with their conference opponents.

Thursdays game is very important for the Warhawks, they are on a four game losing streak and need one win to get the team going.

They are in a rut and need some good things to happen. Senior forward Gabriella Cortez has been a consistent force all season.

She was held to eight points in the conference game against Texas State, which led

to a blowout loss.

Without her averaging 20 points a game the Warhawks have no chance of producing offense.

That will be the focus of the game against Troy. The Warhawks need to find a balance of offense to pull out a conference win at home.

Their conference record is (1-6) on the season. The incoming freshmen have been a huge part of this team early in the season.

Guard Ursula Clark is averaging 8.7 points per game as a starter.

Along with Whitney Goins, who is also starting and averaging 4.2 points per game in the starting lineup, the Warhawks have a young back court.

Their growth during the season will be the key to a turnaround or a let down.

ULM wants to end this season on a high note but they need to start winning.

The men are facing an uphill battle as well, they are (1-6) in conference play and have really let some games slip away due to

lack of consistency on defense.

Troy is fifth in the conference in scoring at 76.4 points per game, while ULM is ninth.

Freshman guard Michael Ertel is averaging 9.2 pints per game in a starting role with the Warhawks.

To win Thursdays game the Warhawks will have to rely on their three-point game.

They lead the conference in three point percentage at 38 .2 percent.

If the team doesn’t connect on three pointers, then they have no chance of winning this game.

The team is also dead last in rebounds in conference play, making it hard for the team to get transition baskets.

In order for ULM to compete in every game rebounding has to be the focal point on the team.

Tip-off for the women’s game is scheduled for 5p.m. at Fant Ewing Coliseum. On their men’s side the game will start at 7p.m. contact Jerimee Washington at washinjd@warhawks.ulm.edu

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All photos courtesy UTA Athletics

TAKE FLIGHT: Warhawks battling at UTA to conclude thier road trip. (Top left) freshmen gaurd Michael Ertel, (Bottom left) Senior forward Sam McDaniel (Top right) junior forwardTravis Munnings.

Warhawk get barbequed by stingy UT Arlington

by Jerimee Washington Everything is bigger in Texas, and so is the losses that the Warhawks took on their Texas rodeo trip.

The Warhawks traveled to Arlington, Texas to take on the UT Arlington Mavericks.

UTA’s fast paced offense was too much for the Warhawks as they lost 71-55. The Warhawks are now (7-11) overall and (1-6) in the Sun Belt.

UTA got off to a blazing start and went on a 7-0 run to put ULM on their heels. After the Warhawks scored back to back baskets UTA was only leading by four points.

Junior forward Travis Munnings knocked down a three point shot to tie the game at 15 with about 13 minutes left to play in the first half.

In the first half ULM had some bright moments, Munnings had 10 points, while senior forward Sam McDaniel had 9.

The offensive production was still lacking for ULM, they shot 34.6 percent from the field.

The team managed to knock down six threes to keep up with UTA, but it wasn’t

enough. Going into halftime the Warhawks were looking for something to spark the offense.

Defense was non existent as UTA had their way for most of the first half. The Mavericks went on a 10-0 run to stretch their lead to 15. In the second half UTA looked to keep the pressure on ULM to erase any hopes of a comeback.

The second half for the Warhawks proved that they can’t recover in a game from a bad start.

Their shooting percentage went down to 28.1 percent, but UTA’S lead was so comfortable that shooting 24.2 percent in the second half didn’t affect the outcome of the game.

ULM managed to cut the lead to just four with about 14 minutes left in the second half.

After that push, the lead would just keep increasing and decreasing. The Warhawks could never tie the game again or take the lead.

The key to this loss by the Warhawks was simple, they didn’t make the necessary plays to even make it a close game. This was

a tough road test for the Warhawks coming off of a loss to Texas State.

The offense isn’t producing in the midrange game to keep ther offense flowing all game.

ULM is facing an uphill battle to get back in the Sun Belt tournament picture. The team is spiraling out of control with a lack of consistency on offense.

Without the offense producing, the defense will be pressured on every possession.

The Warhawks are exerting so much energy into trying to score on offense, that the players are gassed midway through the second half.

ULM aren’t finishing games; they seem to fade away in the second half as teams take advantage of this problem. UTA played their game by scoring 23 bench points to ULM’s four.

The Mavericks defense also scored 19 points off of 16 ULM turnovers. The Warhawks will look to rebound at home on Thursday against Troy. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. contact Jerimee Washington at washinjd@warhawks.ulm.edu

Fight: Senior guard Jordan Harris on defense.