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BRIEFS CALENDAR Monday, March 27 Final date for filing field study, thesis or dissertation with graduate school Men's golf vs. Little Rock/First Tee Intercollegiate

Tuesday, March Softball at LSU, 6 PM

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Baseball at Louisiana Tech, 6 PM

Wednesday, March ULM Women's Symposium, SUB Ballrooms, 7 AM-1:30 PM

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Guest Brass Trio Concert, Emy-Lou Biedenharn Recital Hall, 7:30-9 PM

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Pink Bag Series: "Western Feminism: The Privilege of Establishing Narrative," Sandal 2-38, 2 PM Chi Tau Epsilon's "Let's Go On A Date!" Dancing and Movie Night, SUB Ballrooms D and E, 5 PM Faculty Artist Concert Series, EmyLou Biedenharn Recital Hall, 7:30-9 PM Track and field at Texas Relays

Friday, March Women's golf vs EKU Colonel Classic

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Beach volleyball vs Texas A&MCorpus Christi, Sand Volleyball Courts, 9 AM Beach volleyball vs Central Arkansas, Sand Volleyball Courts, 3:30 PM Baseball at Georgia Southern, 5:30 PM

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Washington, D.C. Britain Rep. healthcare replacement fails

Attack in London kills 4, injures 40

Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office is investigating abuse in schools.

There has been evidence of abuse of a special needs child and sexual misconduct and providing drugs to students.

Nine employees files have been pulled to review for abuse. The first investigation involves Neville High School. A teacher was accused of giving drugs to students and having sex with them as well.

The teacher allowed students to come to his apartment. The assistant principal of Neville was aware of these actions the teacher was doing to the students.

The second investigation happened at Lexington Elementary School. A special needs student was struck while on school grounds.

Corporal punishment is allowed at Lexington Elementary, but only by the principal.

Approximately 50 historians gathered recently to discuss the Louisiana archives, which are now considered “endangered treasures.”

The archives help citizens stay informed about the history of Louisiana. They also help families find their native histories tied to Louisiana.

Many of the archives are in universities, and lack of care and the environment they are in leave them open to damage.

Precautions are being taken to ensure the archives last as long as possible. Staff are being made to monitor the temputure, humidity and light documents are exposed to.

Historians believe the issue is funding. There is not enough financial support to have appropriate spaces for these archives. One idea for the future is finding investors to put money into protecting the archives.

(MCT) President Donald Trump, elected on a promise to use his dealmaking prowess to get Washington working, blinked Friday in the face of defeat, abruptly pulling a House vote on a GOP health care overhaul amid crumbling Republican support.

The move came just hours after the White House insisted the vote would go forward regardless of the outcome, and followed Trump's extraordinary ultimatum Thursday night, when he told rebellious lawmakers that if they didn't vote for the bill, he would move on to other priorities.

To avoid an embarrassing vote, Trump asked House Speaker Paul D. Ryan, R-Wis., to abandon the effort.

The collapse of the bill legislation that managed to displease both Republican conservatives and centrists dashed the party's immediate hopes of fulfilling a longtime campaign promise.

(MCT) A lone assailant struck at the heart of London on Wednesday, mowing down pedestrians with a car and then fatally stabbing a police officer outside Britain's Houses of Parliament in an apparent terrorist attack that took place on the anniversary of twin bombings in Brussels.

Five people were reported dead in the attack, including the police officer and the assailant, and at least 40 were injured. Tobias Ellwood, the Foreign and Commonwealth Office minister, had administered CPR to the officer as he lay on the sidewalk, but it was ultimately not enough.

Prime Minister Theresa May was at Parliament at the time and was rushed away in the back of a Jaguar.

Khalid Masood, 52, has been identified as the attacker. He had been in Saudi Arabia before the attack.

Local schools Historical records accused of abuse may fade away

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TODAY IN HISTORY

March 27 “Done is better than perfect.”

Sheryl Sandberg American Technology Executive

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photo by Siddharth Gaulee Students "gamble" using fake money at CAB's Casino Night Tuesday. The annual event happens every spring semester and allows students to enter drawings for door prizes like televisions and virtual reality headsets.

1513: Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de León reaches the northern end of The Bahamas on his first voyage to Florida.

1794: Denmark and Sweden form a neutrality compact.

1866: President Andrew Johnson vetoes the Civil Rights Act of 1866. His veto is overridden by Congress and the bill passes into law on April 9.

1915: Typhoid Mary, the first healthy carrier of disease ever identified in the United States, is put in quarantine, where she would remain for the rest of her life.

1977: Two Boeing 747 airliners collide on a foggy runway on Tenerife in the Canary Islands, killing 583 (all 248 on KLM and 335 on Pan Am). Sixty-one survived on the Pan Am flight.

This is the worst aviation accident in history.

1990: The United States begins broadcasting TV Martí, an anti-Castro propaganda network, to Cuba.

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WE'VE GOT IT COVERED : The Risk Management and Insurance program receives a donation from the Louisiana Department of Insurance at the 2017 Risk and Insurance Talent Search.

RMI program receives $460,000 donation The Louisiana Department of Insurance (LDI) donated $460,000 to the Risk Management and Insurance program Thursday.

The program, which is one of only 32 in the U.S., is growing rapidly within the College of Business and Social Sciences.

It was ranked 13th largest RMI program in 2016 by “Business Insurance” website.

LDI is funded through several different channels.

The majority of their funds are self-generated from “various fees and licensing activities derived directly from every insurer and producer,” according to the Louisiana House of Representatives website. A small

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percent of the department’s budget comes from state and local government.

The check was presented by LDI’s Chief of Staff Denise Gardner at the 2017 Risk and Insurance Talent Search (RITS).

The RITS is a recruitment event and career day for Risk Management and Insurance majors and takes place in the SUB ballrooms.

The event included presentations by executives from leading companies, a luncheon and a chance for companies to exhibit at a small career fair.

The event also featured guest speaker Tony Gresham of Amwins.

ticipated.

Participants dressed as their favorite characters while supporting a cause.

The sorority was able to raise a little over $3,000 during the event.

"We are so thankful for the community coming together to Prevent Child Abuse in our local community," Arnold said.

RENOVATIONS

SGA moves forward with new deck

On Tuesday, the Student Government Association voted “yes” to approve funding for a new deck in Bayou Park. The maximum amount that can be spent on the deck is $40,000. The funding will also go toward repairing the walkway to the deck.

The plan is to build a 26-foot deck that can seat up to 25 people. The deck will also feature built-in lighting.

During Friday’s Lunch with the President, SGA President Kaitlin Neal-Arnett asked Chief Communication Officer of Public Information Lisa Miller to add turtle feeders to the deck .

Miller suggested that signs showing the different turtle species should be added to the deck as well. No final decision was made in regard to the idea.

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OPINION BUSINESS BEAUTY

Natural hair, don’t care: my pouf is professional

Natural hair is not a trend. It’s not a lifestyle. It’s not a race thing. It is identity.

During my recent trip to a conference in New York City, I spoke to an ABC reporter and asked her about the reality of natural hair on television. I told her that as I flip through different newscasts on TV, I hardly ever see anchors with hair like mine. Before I could finish my question, however, she had already answered it.

She told me that certain markets have an idea of what professionalism looks like. From your hair strands to your shoe strings. If that market doesn’t like your hair, you have to change it.

No one ever comes out to say that your kink does not look professional. It’s just implied that you need to wear it straight: “straight and blonde if they could help it,” she said. Uniform.

I get that each company is entitled to their own policy and dress code, but to what extent? Is there a thin line between policy and preference?

Outrageous colors. Offensive words buzzed on your scalp.

Obviously unclean. Unprofessional.

But there is nothing unprofessional about avoiding heat or chemical damage to your hair.

For the past four years, I have improved on my writing, published articles, received a scholarship based my works within

the communication department, not to mention written, filmed and edited videos. The work is there, people.

And it hurts that my physical appearance may reflect my work ethic more than my resumé.

Since I was a young girl, I was never proud of my hair because I thought it wasn’t considered “good hair.” For the first few years of college, I would constantly change my hair to try new looks, not being totally proud of my roots. I’m finally proud of my hair as an extension of who I am.

Honestly, when I saw that wearing natural hair was coming back, I thought that it was just a trend. Since I was wearing a weave a lot and not perming hair, I decided to go natural.

This was the healthiest decision I made for my hair—and my self-esteem.

At first, it was hard to embrace because it was a bit hard to handle, and I couldn’t come up with many styles. But then I looked into hair tutorials on YouTube. And they helped me embrace my coils with pride. Ignoring years of hearing people degrade natural hair, using terms like “nappy.”

I scoped my social media as well as news articles, and the preference does not stop in news media. It is promoted on magazines. Advertisements. Entertainment.

In “How to Get Away with Murder,” there’s a scene of the main character Annalise (portrayed by Academy award-winning actress Viola Davis) taking off her makeup and wig, revealing her natural hair. Annalise is a big-time lawyer and criminal justice professor, and in this moment she is vulnerable and more relatable.

I think that this opens the discussion of having to put on a mask in corporate professions. Why couldn’t her character wear her hair natural instead of a straight-haired wig? Because it’s not common.

Whether you’re a celebrity or a senior looking for a professional job on television, your hair does not define your work ethic--nor should you feel ashamed to wear it in a professional environment.

Policy should not interfere with personal expression, which includes appearance. contact Brea Joyner at joynerba@warhawks.ulm.edu

DATING

Don’t rush relationships

Kaitlynn Harris I would never call myself normal, but I am an average 22-yearold. I enjoy margaritas, board games, books and movies. I also procrastinate my school work until the LAST minute.

As I look around me, I see many people who are engaged or are already married. My best friend is already getting a divorce at 22. I blinked and all of a sudden it was the thing to get married young again. This just gave my mother the extra push she wanted.

My parents married right out of high school. My grandparents had an “uh-oh” moment and found themselves married and with a baby at 14 and 17. So it was never a surprise when I was in high school and my mother always asked why I wasn’t dating

anyone. And when I continued to not date, they started inquiring if I was a lesbian. The answer was no, I was not and am not. I never understood why it was expected of me to date just because my mother was convinced that “life was passing me by.”

Once again, here I am at 22, doing what I can to make her think I’m looking for “Mr. Right.” I go on random Tinder dates, sometimes I just stay out of the house, letting her think I have a date as well.

How do you tell people who thinks they have your best interest at heart that you just aren’t ready? The sad thing is, you really can’t. So you do what you can to keep your parents satisfied while you try to get your life straight.

I am not by any means knocking those that do find the love of their life young. Kudos to you for being ready for that. I, on the other hand, don’t understand why I have to do it just because everyone else is.

I have goals. I want to finish school, get a job, buy a house and then worry about the dating world. Do I want to get married? Of course.

Ever since I was a kid, I wanted a big wedding and beautiful children.

But I feel no reason to rush. To those who are like me, take things slow.

Figure yourselves out, and when the time comes, you will know. contact Kaitlynn Harris at harriskk@warhawks.ulm.edu

SHOULD NATURAL HAIR BE CONSIDERED UNPROFESSIONAL? 1

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WARHAWKS’ OPINIONS Mary Katherine Hillman Our ideas of these physical standards (of what is “professional”) is a construct that has no factual grounds. Society needs to stop pressuring women of African descent to alter their hair in order to be taken as seriously as a professional.

Torrence Sampson While the natural looks better a lot on women. When a man doesn’t comb or brush his hair it’s just curled up and make bald spots/patches and I think that is very unprofessional.

Mollie Yorks As long as it is cared for. Unkept hair is unprofessional no matter what race or hair type.

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OPINION POLITICS

We need to make art, not war

The arts are important. Fortunately, I don’t think there are many people who would disagree with that statement. At least, not many sane people. In our culture, we celebrate the arts. They are a channel through which we can express our innermost thoughts and emotions.

Art is what makes us unique, yet they still connect to each other in some way.

It helps us grow as people, and it can even save lives. Without music, without the arts, what would happen to the people who rely on it?

That’s the question I would like to pose to President Trump

and everyone else who is on board with eliminating the National Endowment for the Arts. Through federal funding, the NEA provides grants and fellowships for art projects, national initiatives and individuals who have shown exceptional talent in their fields.

What happens to the boy who is an aspiring painter or the girl who dreams of making it to Broadway someday?

Do politicians read literature or watch movies? Do they listen to music? Because that is only a small sample of what art is.

We have always had to fight for art. It has always been underfunded. It has always been the first to be cut when the budget doesn’t look too great. In every school, there has always been this “arts vs. sports” mentality about which program should get tossed out first.

The kids in the art and music programs are always afraid that they will get cut before football, because the arts just don’t make as much money as sports.

So, here we are again with this dilemma. Only this time, Trump wants to cut what little funding the arts and humanities already have so he can increase military spending.

My question is, why?

The U.S. already spends exponentially more tax dollars on its military than any other country in the world. In 2015, we spent more than China, Saudi Arabia, Russia, the U.K., India, France and Japan spent combined.

The NEA only takes up $146.2 million of our $4 trillion budget.

That’s less than 1 percent. Actually, it’s about 0.004 percent. So,

DATING

Women need to decide what they want from men

When I first came to college, I hated going home because I knew the first question would always be about my grades.

Everybody asked the same questions, and I would have to give the same generic answer. Don’t forget the forced smile, so, people won’t think I’m being rude.

Now, my parents are only concerned with one thing.

“When are you going to bring someone home to meet us?”

That’s where the smile goes out of the window. Parents do not realize the hoops, hurdles and obstacles you have to cross just to get an actual date, much less a girlfriend.

As a high school junior looking for a date to a Key Club dance, I had to learn that the hard way. I asked a girl to be my date in front of her friends, and I quickly regretted it. The snickers and looks that followed the awkward silence left me without a date – and my pride.

Earlier this year, I started courting a girl I had met a few weeks before. The future seemed promising until I met her friend. Her childish demeanor and negative attitude always ended any conversation I had with my bae. I couldn’t imagine what she would say whenever I wasn’t there. I just knew it wasn’t good. To this day, she still serves distasteful looks even though I treat her and her friend with respect.

Lesson learned.

Let’s not forget about the friends. They’re rarely in your corner and will likely do anything to sabotage and belittle you.

Honestly, I don’t even try anymore. Most girls I have come across aren’t exactly sure what they want. This is college.

Everyone hears that this is the time to let loose and have fun, but at the same time, everybody wants to have that person they can form a special connection with.

Our generation is one of attention gained through social media. Girls love to post on social media about how they want to be treated like queens, that all guys are the same and they want something different. They’re always looking for someone who will exemplify all the characteristics they want. The next day, these same girls will brag about how they curved a guy who tried to approach them.

What they fail to realize is nobody is perfect. The guys who have the courage to approach you may not be what you envisioned, but you will never know what they have to offer unless you at least give them the chance to show you. This isn’t to say that there aren’t bad guys who don’t deserve that opportunity.

Standards should be set, but they should not be ridiculously high. We’re all still in college trying to find ourselves and build foundations for our futures. Women need to understand that we can’t necessarily give you the world just yet, but most of us are willing to do what we can.

Most of all, girls need to realize that constantly bragging about curving guys is a huge turn-off. Taking screenshots of a guy’s attempts to try and talk to you makes other guys afraid to even try. No one wants to be embarrassed by a screenshot.

It illustrates a terrible attitude which can make the most physically appealing woman unattractive. You can’t be beautiful with an ugly attitude. Not too many guys will deal with the problems that attitude will bring. I know I wouldn’t.

Constantly talking about wanting to be in a relationship just for the attention is essentially perpetuating a neverending cycle. Just running through the motions gets old, fast.

It’s a waste of time and effort. Unless we know that our efforts won’t be wasted, most guys won’t even approach you, simply because we know it won’t be worth it.

I’m not saying that the end goal is to be married with kids, but the relationship and the process should be meaningful.

We’re past the two-week test trial dating phase. If you truly want a rewarding relationship, there are quality guys here.

You just have to give them the opportunity to rise to the occasion.

contact Reginald Wells at wellsrd@warhawks.ulm.edu

how will those funds help the military? It might buy them some new uniforms, I guess.

I’m not knocking people who serve in the armed forces. My dad was in the Navy. Most of the men in my family have served.

I’m grateful for everything they do and what they sacrifice to keep us safe. I’m not criticizing them.

I’m criticizing our government’s backward view that an overpowered, oversized military is what we need for our future.

And yes, I understand that eliminating the NEA probably won’t kill art programs everywhere, immediately. But it will send a message to future generations. Art is life. It’s passion. It’s emotion. It’s defiance.

To take funding away from art is to tell our children and our children’s children that none of that matters. It tells them that military power and strength has a higher value in our culture than the universal language, music. It says that the only way to make peace with our enemies is to crush them.

My plea to President Trump is this: Don’t take away the one thing that many of us need to get through the day.

Our military is big enough as it is. Don’t cut out our culture because you don’t think it’s necessary or profitable.

Don’t tell our children that war is the only solution to our problems. Keep the arts and humanities, save the future.

Oh, and leave PBS alone too, while you’re at it. contact Megan Henderson at kirkmc@warhawks.ulm.edu

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NEWS SCHOOL GROWTH

FEMHAWKS

Pink Bag Series explains privilege in Voodoo books

ULM reaches new heights, almost to $55 million goal

by Brianna Duronslet

by Pujan Dahal Even though the wind brew the curtain before President Bruno revealed it, the excitement of the surprise announcement did not lessen.

As the faculty, students and alumni gathered in Scott Plaza, Bruno announced that the SOAR Campaign had reached its 70 percent threshold.

The ULM Alumni Association, ULM Athletic Foundation, band and cheerleaders accompanied the announcement.

The campaign aims to reach $55.4 million by 2018 and, so far, $38.8 million has been raised. Bruno thanked the donors for their generous support.

Susan Hoffmann, president of the ULM Foundation, said that the success of the collection lies in the team efforts of the administration, faculty, staff and the leadership of the ULM Foundation.

Hoffmann further illustrated that SOAR is an acronym that not only elucidates a positive, upward movement, but also for four initiatives of the campaign: “Students Succeed,” “Opportunities Educate,” “Athletics Achieve” and “Renovations Build.”

Daisy Morris, a freshman marketing and Spanish major from Kansas, spoke about “Students Succeed.” She said that the Top Hawks fund has

photo by Siddharth Gaulee

CELEBRATE GOOD TIMES: President Nick Bruno announced Tuesday that $38.8 million has been raised so far for the event.

personally benefited her and made her journey “awesome, so far.”

Susan Lacey spoke about the opportunities that endowed professorship and what chairs can do for organizations.

Alec Osborne, a student athlete and graduate student, talked about athletics and the outcomes of the contributions.

Osborne thanked the donors for their support and said, “the field house is remarkable, and it will go a long way.”

Sophomore art major Kalie Finies

spoke about renovation. She said that seeing the International Student Center had a big impact on her decision to choose ULM. “It had a big kitchen, while the dorm did not have a kitchen,” Finies said. “I celebrated one of my birthdays there.”

The SOAR campaign was started in 2013 to generate funds that support students, faculty, athletics and renovations around campus. contact Pujan Dahal at dahalp@warhawks.ulm.edu

The Pink Bag Series continued on March 22 on the subject of privilege. Professor Jeffrey Anderson of the history department spoke about Zora Neale Hurston and her impact on Voodoo and Hoodoo.

He compared two writers: Hurston, who is an African-American writer, and Robert Tallant, a Caucasian male writer. Over the years, Tallant’s credibility decreased while Hurston’s increased. Anderson said that there was not much difference in the writings of these two authors.

Tallant used words that described African-Americans in a negative light, describing Voodoo as evil and dark magic. Hurston wrote the same things as Tallant, but she was positive in her interpretations.

Harley Singletary, a junior history major said, “it is interesting to learn about Voodoo and how it is not just black magic. It is more than that. It is a religion to some people and is not all that bad.“ Both Tallant and Hurston plagiarized their works. Both sources are not credible, but scholars and researchers still look to Hurston’s works for information and inspiration.

Anderson said that Hurston put herself into Voodoo and Hoodoo instead of just writing about it. He

also explained that both authors wrote about the power of a black cat bone.

Tallant wrote about the ceremony, but Hurston wrote about getting a Voodoo priest, going out and boiling the cat and fighting off demons that came to attack them to get the cat bone.

Senior history major Tyra Toliver was shocked at learning that Hurston plagiarized her work.

“I have always loved her books, especially ‘Their Eyes Were Watching God,’ and it’s disappointing that she is not a credible source,” Toliver said.

As researchers and scholars noticed plagiarism in Hurston’s work, they looked to Tallant’s work as credible. People thought Hurston was trying to write badly about African-Americans to make herself look better. Eventually, things changed for Hurston’s reputation when Alice Walker called Hurston a cultural mercenary.

Anderson said this topic was to show people that privilege does not come in one way. It comes in multiple ways that sometimes does not look like privilege. He hopes that students and faculty can realize and understand what privilege is and the many forms it comes in. contact Brianna Duronslet at duronsbl@warhawks.ulm.edu

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YOU HAVE MY ATTENTION: President Nick Bruno listens to students, teachers and faculty at the luncheon.

Students have lunch with Bruno

Library to receive improvements in upcoming school years

by Alan Rawles Students’ ideas don’t fall on deaf ears. Student Government Association members made sure of this when they attended Lunch with the President on Friday. Lunch with the President gives SGA members and university administration a chance to talk about any concerns or ideas that have to do with the campus.

The library seemed to grab the most attention at the luncheon. Questions focused on the empty space left over by the removal of books. Some students want to see this space turned into a lounge area for commuter students. Cynthia Robertson, interim dean of the library, reminded students of the library’s main goal. “[We] don’t want to get too far away from the mission of studying,” Robertson said. Robertson said new furniture will be purchased for the empty spaces. This new furniture will help decide what the empty spaces will be used for.

Robertson also liked the idea of water fountains that have water bottle refilling abilities. She said she would like to see these water bottle filling stations in the library. Josh Usie, secretary of SGA and a senior marketing major, agreed that the water bottle filling stations were one of the major projects he would like to see added on campus.

In keeping with the library theme, some students wondered if the seventh floor balcony could be used for

graduation pictures. Not only did administration think it was a great idea, they even offered the use of their sixth floor office balconies for pictures.

President Nick Bruno was excited to have another great luncheon with student leaders. “It’s allowing a great line of communication between administration and student government and, of course, the students you represent,” Bruno said.

“It’s allowing a great line of communication between administration and student government and, of course, the students you represent.”

istration.

Compared to past luncheons, there weren’t as many questions, but Neal-Arnett said that cooperation with university administration helped make that possible. “We’ve gotten so much done this year,” said Neal-Arnett, the SGA president and a senior risk management and insurance major.

Neal-Arnett said this session had transitioned easily in the question and answer portion of the luncheon.

Usie said that attending Lunch with the President is one of his favorite events. “It means so much knowing we have such a great administration that cares so much about the school and students,” Usie said. “It makes me happy addressing problems students have and attempting to get them fixed.” contact Alan Rawles at rawlesar@warhawks.ulm.edu

TALKING IT OUT: During the luncheon, Tommy Walpole suggests better living forms and fixed forms for dorms on campus.

Dr. Nick Bruno, ULM President

Bruno said the university does a great job talking about academics and athletics, but improvements and issues don’t seem to be talked about as much. He encouraged students to report any issues they may see to any faculty or staff. He also said to use the new fix forms on the ULM mobile application.

“We want to make sure when people come on this campus, people say, ‘wow, this is something special,’” Bruno said.

Bruno also said that other campus improvements such as a new track, renovated roofs and air conditioning would be coming soon.

SGA leaders also enjoyed their time talking with university admin-

YOU HAVE THE FLOOR: Bria Mays listens to the questions and remarks made at the luncheon.

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FREESTYLE FREESTYLE

All photos by Siddharth Gualee

GLORY : Kortnei Barber, Cory Thaxton and Martha Zabel perform the famous Mansson Trio.

Louisiana born, Canada raised: Road to success and talent

by Cory Thaxton Not very many people are born in Baton Rouge and move to Alberta, Canada when they’re only one year old and end up at ULM in the cast of “Pippin.”

But one person did: Martha Zabel, a junior marketing major from Andrew, Alberta.

Martha’s dad, Richard Zabel, was working in Louisiana when he met her mom, Donna, who was born and raised in Louisiana. Her mom also got her master's degree at ULM. “I had always wanted to come to school in Louisiana, and it worked out for me to come here,” Martha said.

One can imagine how different Alberta is to Monroe. Martha had never experienced crawfish or humidity before coming to Monroe.

“These are two things we definitely do not have in Alberta,” she said.

Although Martha gets homesick and misses her parents and her brothers, there are some things she likes about being in Monroe.

She has family that lives in West Monroe and Zachary, Louisiana. She enjoys spending time with those family members she didn’t see a lot of growing up and, of course, all the great food.

In high school, Martha was involved in theater class and loved to perform. She was in “Seussical” and “Shrek The Musical.” So when “Pippin” rolled around, with a little encouragement, she jumped at the chance to audition.

Her favorite part about “Pippin” is being on Brown Auditorium’s stage with the set and costumes.

“I think this is when our cast came alive, and we started perfecting all of the details,” she said.

She has also loved getting to know everyone in the cast.

“I didn’t know anyone when I auditioned, so it’s awesome getting to spend time with new people and getting to know them,” Martha said.

The cast of “Pippin” has enjoyed getting to know Martha as well.

“Martha is really fun to be around. She’s always making whatever room she’s in brighter, and she’s very hardworking,”

PLAYERS GONNA PLAY : Martha Zabel portrays a player in "Pippin."

said Ethan Dennis, a sophomore prepharmacy major.

Ansell Jordan, a junior general studies major and assistant stage manager for “Pippin,” said Martha is one of the sweetest and most fun people he knows.

“She is excessively talented,” Jordan said.

Martha said if she could say one thing to the cast and crew it would be “thank you.”

“Thank you for being so kind and encouraging. Thank you, Miss Robin, for encouraging me to audition and being one of the most inspiring people I know,” she said.

Martha doesn’t know what’s next for her.

She wouldn’t mind moving back to Alberta after she graduates, but she may get her master’s degree or do an internship somewhere. No matter what, ULM will always be in her heart, wherever she ends up.

“One thing I really hope I carry in my life is to listen to people and be there for them. To always be a friend to those who need one. I want everyone to feel included and accepted,” Martha said. “I really think ULM has shaped me to be a successful adult from learning from everyone at the BCM, the cast of ‘Pippin’ and our administration.” contact Cory Thaxton at thaxtocj@warhawks.ulm.edu

JOIN US: The cast of "Pippin" performs the opening number, "Magic to Do."

Review: Those who didn't go see 'Pippin' missed out

by Brianna Duronslet "Pippin" started ominously with a playground set.

It was refreshing to see something new. The actor’s costumes were circus-like and nice to look at.

As the play went on, I watched the ensemble mindlessly.

It felt like a Disney performance on Main Street USA. My mind was turned off from the content from the play and tuned into the excitement of the ensemble, although the conversations between Pippin and his father left me bored and ready for another ensemble number.

The entire play was filled with sexual jokes that were lighthearted and left me roaring with laughter. The music itself was catchy.

Everyone could really sing.

I was pleased by the voices I heard.

Dwendol Nelson Jr. was the leading player for the Saturday show I attended. The song “Glory” sent me completely into another realm.

The red lighting was exquisite, and Nelson’s voice was beautiful.

A great advantage to the performance was the audience inclusion.

The ensemble sang a song and invited the audience members to sing. The words should have been printed in the playbill though.

"Pippin" was about finding what makes you happy.

Overall, I thought the performance was a mind-numbing experience, in a good way.

It felt like a different world. contact Brea Joyner at duronsbl@warhawks.ulm.edu

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'Pippin' cast mates reflect on experience

by Kandice Johnson

EVERY MAN HAS HIS DAYDREAMS : Matthew Stewart performs "Corner of the Sky."

From Thursday through Sunday, the cast members of “Pippin” danced and sang their hearts out in a play students, faculty and other audience members won’t forget.

“I’ve learned more than anything, it seems people want to laugh, feel happy and enjoy life. And our show has helped them do that, if just for a few hours,” said Benjamin Rhodes, a sophomore English major who played the character Theo.

For first-timer Ethan Dennis, preparing for “Pippin” felt like a rollercoaster.

The senior pre-pharmacy major said that sometimes it was confusing to translate his character Lewis into something that people would be entertained by, but other times it wasn’t that bad.

“There have been times where I felt completely comfortable and happy with my role and my involvement in the musical,” Dennis said.

ULM graduate Allison Friloux played Catherine on the opening night. Friloux has starred in other plays in the Monroe area,

but she said the cast was fun, professional and just a joy to work with.

“This process has been smooth, and I’m thankful for that,” Friloux said.

The performance took dedication, work and effort, but for the “Pippin” cast members, it was all worth it.

“My favorite part of the whole process was when [we] finally got to step on the stage and see set,” said Abigail Thomas, a sophomore communication major who played the character Catherine.

“It never feels real, or at least to me, until then. I think it’s at that moment that we all really click into our characters.”

Though the cast members had different experiences during the production, they all had one thing to say: The bond that was built during practices turned into true friendship.

“I can already feel an emptiness forming in my heart, because I’ve grown to love the cast like a family and know I’ll miss them dearly,” Dennis said. contact Kandice Johnson at johnsokf@warhawks.ulm.edu

'Pippin' points out search for life fulfillment

by Olivia Barfield Written in 1972, "Pippin" has always boasted posters of acrobatic swingers and back-benders clad in tights and glitter, but tights and glitter don’t always mean happy endings.

"Pippin" made its way to ULM last weekend for a production that most people unfamiliar with the show did not expect.

What began as a performance with songs of magic and charming dance interludes turned into a bit of a psychological thriller once the audience understood what was happening.

In "Pippin," the players tell the story of young Prince Pippin (Matt Stewart), a collegeaged man who isn’t quite sure of his purpose in life.

A leading player (Dwendol Nelson and Demetrius Williams) directs the actors as

they go about telling the story of Pippin’s quest for fulfillment.

Pippin goes to college, to war and even becomes king, but he never feels like he’s found his place.

In the second act, however, Pippin finds a little comfort with an estate-owning widowed mother named Catherine (Allison Newton and Abigail Thomas), who takes Pippin in and lets him work on her farm.

At first, Pippin has no enthusiasm for this work, but after he bonds with Catherine’s son Theo (Benjamin Rhodes) over an attempt to revive the boy’s dying duck with prayer, Catherine and Pippin become lovers.

After Pippin realizes he has spent a year with Catherine and Theo, he once again believes that he is not living to his full potential and leaves.

This is where the play

takes a turn. Although Pippin doesn’t know his fate, the players have one planned for him.

The players expect Pippin to hang himself as a way out.

This planned grand finale leaves Pippin shocked, but perhaps still considering if this is the only ending for him.

Luckily, Catherine convinces Pippin to leave the play with her.

However, the two leave young Theo behind, and he becomes the next to play Pippin, with his role, and ultimately his ending, already written.

Although director and choreographer Robin Stephens said they did not change a word in Pippin, ULM’s production was arguably darker than most attendees, and even the actors, initially expected.

“Our director wanted to get

away from the opulence of the 2013 revival of the show on Broadway, which was a huge spectacle,” said Allison Newton, who played Catherine on opening night.

According to Newton, the musical being produced at the university level allowed the actors to focus on laying out the theme for everyone to see, instead of making a profit like they do on Broadway.

The cast and crew wanted to capture the play in its “organic” nature, so they looked to the original 1972 version for inspiration.

As Matt Stewart, who plays Pippin, said, the musical is “something to be interpreted differently by each person.”

It ends up being rather heavy to everyone, he said.

Stewart believes that Pippin suffers from mental illness, and that the play shows that, “and it's OK to take your time figuring out yourself

and your life.”

To Dwendol Nelson, who played the Lead Player, the play says a lot about morality.

“Life will throw many obstacles in our way, but if we stay true to ourselves, we can overcome them,” Nelson said. “Pippin was looking for fulfillment, but he didn’t find it until he truly loved himself.”

Newton said she’s glad the play is open-ended, because it leaves no solid answer as to the meaning of the play or the meaning of life.

For many audience members, the play was relatable.

“I am still amazed and in awe of how well the cast portrayed this everyday struggle that many people go through,” said Ira Lemo, a sophomore vocal major.

"Pippin" ran from Thursday to Sunday. contact Olivia Barfield at barfieor@warhawks.ulm.edu

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NEWS CULTURE

Nepalese students give ULM a taste of home

by Olivia Barfield When Shivam Kharga first came to ULM, he had no idea it would be so culturally diverse.

Kharga, a computer science sophomore from Nepal, expected there to be international students from different countries, but he didn’t expect for all their cultures to be recognized.

“Here we have a chance to see the world within the university, to enjoy the diverse cultures, the many languages, the many dance moves and to enjoy the many flavors of the world here in one place,” Kharga said.

Part of this diversity is the strong Nepalese community found at ULM. About 150 Nepalese students are a part of the Nepalese Student Association (NSA), which hosts Nepali Night and of which Kharga is the president of.

Nepali Night is an annual opportunity for Nepalese students to showcase their culture to whomever chooses to attend their night of entertainment, knowledge and food.

This year, more people attended Nepali Night than ever before. Attendance was at about 320 people, which is up about 70 more attendees from last year. It was the sixth Nepali Night hosted at ULM. According to Kharga, Nepali Night isn’t just for flaunting the Nepali culture. It’s also a chance for Nepalese students to feel at home.

“It makes me happy to see our foreign friends dressed in Nepalese costume, dancing to a Nepali song, having Nepali food and enjoying every bit of it,” Kharga said.

At Nepali Night, several Nepalese students performed both traditional and contemporary Nepali songs and dances. Some even collided cultures by singing American songs like Nirvana’s “Teen Spirit.”

Nepali trivia gave the audience a chance to learn a little more about the Himalayan country.

A full Nepali meal, complete with goat curry and dishes like alu achaar and matar paneer, was served to give attendees a true taste of the country.

Kharga said that, more than any-

thing, the event was the NSA’s way of saying “thank you” to the ULM community.

“At ULM, everyone is like one big family,” he said, “and cultural events like Nepali Night help strengthen that sense of community.

It helps to bond strong relationships and establish deeper Kharga connections with each other,” Kharga said.

At this year’s Nepali Night, a special website launch made its way into the program.

Shunil Jamkatel, a computer science major and one of NSA’s webmasters, spoke to the crowd about why he had the idea to develop a new website specifically for Nepalese students.

The website is meant to help spread the word about ULM in Nepal and to help students there apply.

According to Jamkatel, the college application process is very different in Nepal, and he himself was confused when first applying to ULM. He said this site should help others avoid that situation.

“We want to let Nepalese students who are applying for admission at ULM know that our campus has a welcoming Nepalese community which...will help guide them in their academic journey here in the United States,” he said.

Jamkatel also said he wants help here in the U.S. to be accessible to students back in Nepal, so the new page features NSA board members that can be contacted with questions.

The goal is to make new students feel more comfortable.

Jamkatel said that through both the new website and the continuance of events like Nepali Night, he and the rest of the NSA want to showcase that there is an active Nepali community here, even though these students are thousands of miles away from home. contact Olivia Barfield at barfieor@warhawks.ulm.edu

“At ULM, everyone is like one big family, and cultural events like Nepali Night help strengthen that sense of community.”

Shivam Kharga, Nepalese Student Association President

ALL SMILES HERE: TOP: Nepalese students dance during Nepali Night. Sanjay Thapa and President Nick Bruno at Nepali Night.

photos by Siddharth Gaulee

SINGING HIS HEART OUT: Sunil Dangol sings while Suyog Malla plays the guitar for the crowd during Nepali Night.

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NEWS POLITICS

photo courtesy SEE West Monroe AmeriCorps

TEAM BONDING: AmeriCorps workers have a retreat at MedCamps in Choudrant, Louisiana.

Cutting AmeriCorps from communities Trump’s budget will slash service programs

by Brea Joyner Since the early 90’s, over one million volunteers have served in AmeriCorps nationwide.

The non-profit organization has helped restore homes from natural disasters, clean the community, introduce innovative science programs and most of all, mentor young children.

But due to an unexpected cut, this group may not have as much time to get things done.

President Trump announced the fiscal budget cuts are supposed to ease our nation’s debt.

These cuts will affect the Corporation for national and community service, which includes AmeriCorps.

For junior Chelsea Craig, this cut will go deeper than an expense setback.

“Volunteering has taught me a lot about myself. I have found that I really enjoy offering help to others and making a difference in others lives,” Craig said.

The modern languages major has served as a mentor in the SEE (Synergy, Education and Environment) AmeriCorps program of West Mon-

roe since August.

Craig wants to become a teacher after she graduates and saw this opportunity as a way to plant a seed in children’s futures.

“When it ends, we will all feel the loss. Loss of programs, loss of opportunities and, for some, loss of hope.”

Denise Calhoun, Program Director of AmeriCorps “The children...are able to look up to a mentor who cares about them, and they know for sure that they have someone to support them if they don’t have that anywhere else,” Craig said.

AmeriCorps is supported by the government and donors that help others in their community meet their critical needs. Ac- Craig cording to The Advocate, AmeriCorps currently has 1,300 members serving 42 parishes throughout Louisiana.

AmeriCorps requires about one billion dollars, which is only 0.03 percent of the nation’s budget – small in percent, but big in impact.

According to SEE Director Denise Calhoun, this cut could never replace the learning experience of serving the community.

“Members are changed.

They grow.

They learn how to Calhoun be better teachers, social workers, or just citizens,” Calhoun said.

“For every child our program touches, an AmeriCorps member becomes a better person for the service. I strongly believe it must be an equal exchange.”

SEE started 15 years ago, and Calhoun has been director for seven.

She believes that AmeriCorps provided endless service to an underserved community, and when it leaves, the community will feel it.

“When it ends, we will all feel the loss. Loss of programs, loss of opportunities and for some – loss of hope.”

Along with AmeriCorps, programs that could be slashed are the senior community service employment, community development block grant and 21st Century Community Learning Centers programs.

contact Brea Joyner at joynerba@warhawks.ulm.edu

photo courtesy AmeriCorps

photo courtesy SEE West Monroe AmeriCorps

YOU CANOE WHAT IT IS: AmeriCorps workers having fun during their retreat.

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FREESTYLE: MOVIE REMAKES

Beauty and the Beast: Remake worth seeing Movie Review

by John Stevens Growing up, “Beauty and the Beast” was one of the many Disney movies I owned on VHS. To this day, I remember walking into my mom’s room and asking her if I needed to rewind the tape or not.

It was a classic movie that my sister and I must have watched a thousand times.

Throughout the last few years when I have watched live-action remakes of children’s movies.

I have cringed because what used to be a part of my childhood was now a bloody violent chapter of my adulthood with roughly the same plot.

However, after watching this live-action remake of “Beauty and the Beast,” I must say that Disney did a good job of not taking the violent scenes too

far. While there is some gun violence and blood, it’s nothing today’s youth hasn’t seen in movies already.

The movie has just the right amount of real actors and animation all in one.

There were only a few scenes where the animation was kind of in your face and seemed too fake.

I also thought the design of the Beast was kind of far-fetched in that he didn’t look very beast-like and more so like some sort of horned mammal However, the actors in the movie did a phenomenal job of creating their new kind of brand rather than just going off of the original Disney movie.

In the motion picture, Emma Watson plays the bookworm Disney princess Belle who is taken prisoner by the Beast, played by Dan Stevens.

Going into the movie, I was unsure of Watson’s vocal ability, but was completely blown away when she belted out the song “How Does a Moment Last Forever” later in the movie.

She has a crisp and clear voice that makes listening easy and fun for everyone. Other notable vocals in this

film would be that of Audra McDonald who plays Madame Garderobe the real-life wardrobe.

McDonald, who is a six-time Tony award winner, and is all over the soundtrack and definitely left her footprint on the audio part of this film.

I found the costume designs to be excellent, especially in the scene where Belle is on her way through the market.

Everyone in the village is believably dressed in the correct fashion of the time period without being too flashy.

All the school children are wearing proper attire and even Belle has nearly the same outfit she did in the original animated film.

“Beauty and the Beast” exceeded my expectations of a live action Disney remake.

It was the perfect balance of action and dialogue that still had music to pay homage to the original soundtrack.

I would recommend seeing it for more than just nostalgic purposes. contact John Stevens at stevenjr@warhawks.ulm.edu

‘Power Rangers’: The best superhero movie if you grew up in the 90’s Movie Review

by Cory Thaxton Go! Go! Go straight on down to the theater to see this movie.

Saban’s “Power Rangers” was fantastic. It is everything you want a remake to be. It was fresh and new, but kept everything that you loved about the original.

“Power Rangers” was full of nostalgic moments. There were moments that will make you laugh and even some that will make you want to cry.

We all grew up with “The Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers,” and you may be hesitant to go see this movie already knowing it won’t be as good as you remember. But, in all reality, it is so much better than the original.

Think about it; we were kids when we were first introduced to the Power Rangers, so our expectations for a quality movie were a lot different than they are now.

This new movie makes the Rangers seem more like real teenagers and even real humans. For a movie about high school superheroes, it was more realistic and relatable. They were all somewhat troublemakers in their own right. None of them were friends prior to finding the power coins. You see them form a

genuine love for each other and become a team, the team they needed to be in order to defeat Rita Repulsa.

The movie is two hours long, and the first hour and 15 minutes is just buildup. They get their powers, but until they find the true meaning of teamwork, they can’t morph. At first, I thought this would upset me, but it works, because the action you do get is just enough to satisfy you.

The only thing I was missing was the morphing sequence, when the red ranger, Jason Scott, would yell, “it’s morphin’ time,” and they all morph but not before calling out their dino-

saur zords. But, the one time he does say it in the movie, it sent goosebumps up my arms.

The most notable cast members included Elizabeth Banks (Rita Repulsa) who is most popular for her role as Effie Trinket in “The Hunger Games,” and Bryan Cranston (Zordon) who is known for his role as Walter White on the show “Breaking Bad.” Some may be familiar with Naomi Scott, who plays Kimberly Hart (pink ranger). Scott played Mo in Disney’s original movie “Lemonade Mouth” in 2011.

Becky G is another familiar face. She plays Trini (yellow ranger). Becky G is a singer, songwriter and rapper. She has also starred on the hit television show “Empire.”

Banks as Rita Repulsa serves the best performance throughout the entire film, but only because of her experience. While the Rangers’ acting was lacking in some spots, they were still very believable.

A week before the film came out, an article was released about one of the Rangers being the first openly gay superheroe.

By the time it got to that part of the movie, I had forgotten all about it because I was too mesmerized by the greatness of the film.

They mentioned the character’s sexual orientation tastefully and didn’t make a big deal about it, and neither should anyone else watching the movie because it’s not a big deal.

Overall, “Power Rangers” was an amazing movie that will satisfy anyone who enjoyed the 1993 television series.

It felt like I had been waiting my entire life for this movie, and now that it’s here, I got exactly what I wanted.

Luckily, Lionsgate is already planning six sequels. contact Cory Thaxton at thaxtocj@warhawks.ulm.edu

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FREESTYLE Crossword

Horoscope

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Aries

Libra

You could find yourself losing patience this week as you have to deal with someone who is acting super sensitive. Maybe your romantic partner is stressing out and it’s hard to have an open conversation with him or her. The moon says remain patient.

Scorpio

Taurus

Across 1 Drop a line from the dock, say 5 Normandy battle town 9 Massage targets 14 Together, musically 15 Chips __!: cookies 16 Formal-sounding will?

17 Friends of man’s best friend 19 Columbus craft 20 For each one 21 Diving lake bird 22 Knight’s title 24 Sport involving some rolling on the grass 28 QB-to-receiver sixpointer 30 Rent-a-car giant 31 Landed 32 TV show shown before 34 Banned bug spray 37 Forgetting the unpleasant parts 41 “Good” cholester-

ol initials 42 Wishes 43 Sitting on 44 List of computer options 45 “Movin’ right along ... “ 47 Tidy sum that doesn’t sound like much 52 Overhead trains 53 Steak order 54 Contemporary radio station named for its former “easy listening” playlist 56 Leaves out 58 Highway segment for slower traffic ... and, literally, what 17-, 24-, 37- and 47-Across each has 61 Used up 62 “So THAT’S what you mean” 63 Physics particle 64 Bacon work 65 Lysol target 66 Drive-__ window

Down 1 Craze 2 Knot-tying words 3 Drug test placebo 4 Beatles’ second film 5 File-renaming command, at times 6 “Supernatural” network 7 Oscar winner Sophia 8 Kvetching cries 9 Nile snake 10 Flu symptoms 11 Asian capital 12 “Tiny Dancer” singer John 13 Much street talk 18 Many Rembrandts 22 Squirrel away 23 Loafed 25 Exposes 26 Reproductive cell 27 Cellar reds and whites 29 Gobbled down 32 Tear to pieces 33 New Year’s __

34 “Duh ... figure it out!”

35 Slobber 36 Printing goofs 38 Newscaster Huntley 39 Broadway award 40 Possibly will 44 Medit. volcano 45 Song before the game 46 Vladivostok veto 47 Narrative writing 48 Boat launching aids 49 Great Lakes natives 50 Beethoven dedicatee 51 Algeria neighbor 55 London apartment 57 Muddy pen 58 Fix, as a fight 59 Neither here __ there 60 Down Under bird

As an easy-going Air sign, you make friends easily and tend to collect acquaintances from lots of different groups. This week, your friends could be competing for your time and attention. The sun warns that you can’t be everything to everybody.

The planets are urging you to be creative. Step outside your comfort zone in life and in love. If you and your honey always keep a predictable schedule, shake things up a little. Mars is encouraging you to try new things.

Gemini

Your psychic side is being highlighted. Neptune is enhancing your ability to sense what people around you are experiencing and feeling. You could pick up on something your sweetheart is going through, so pay attention.

Sagittarius

As Mercury prepares to go retrograde, you need to slow down. Don’t jump into a relationship just because you’re restless and a little lonely. Don’t make any major career changes, either, because this might not be the best time.

Cancer

Your social life is heating up as the sun shines its spotlight energy on you. It’s a good time to get together with friends or family members you haven’t seen for a while. It’s also a nice time to reconnect with people from your past who still hold a place in your heart.

Capricorn

You’re becoming very cozy with your honey.

You’re finding the two of you are getting along better than ever. Venus is creating an increased sense of intimacy and helping you connect with a special soul mate at a deeper level.

A moon opposition could make you feel a little low, but don’t be too hard on yourself. It’s especially important not to second guess yourself about romantic choices that you have made. Things will work out for the best if you simply give yourself time.

Leo

Aquarius

Express yourself in bold and dynamic ways. The moon is increasing your flirtation power, and you’ll find it easy to impress others. Make a big impression on strangers at a casual party or a musical concert.

Let your special light shine.

Your emotional energy is all over the place. You could feel in love for one minute and angry and alienated the next minute. The sun is encouraging you to seek balance. Maybe you can talk to a therapist or a close friend to sort things out.

Pisces

Virgo You’ll insist on getting your way as Mercury eggs you on. At work, you’ll demand appreciation and reward for your efforts. In a romantic situation, you’ll make sure your partner expresses affection for you since you know you deserve it.

Your romantic life is taking up most of your time and attention. Venus is increasing your desire for intimacy with somebody special. If you’re single, you’ll want to go out on lots of dates. If you’re in a relationship, you’ll want to make your sweetheart a priority.

“Make it on your own, but we don’t have to grow up. We can stay forever young.

Living on my sofa, drinking rum and cola underneath the rising sun. I could give a thousand reasons why, but you’re going, and you know that, all you have to do is stay a minute.”

“Stay” - Zedd feat. Alessia Cara

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SPORTS BASEBALL

SOFTBALL

photo by Siddharth Gaulee

PUT ME IN COACH: The ULM Baseball team has a team meeting before the game on Saurday against the University of Arkansas Little Rock.

photo by Siddharth Gaulee

STEP UP TO THE PLATE: Jayden Mount looks to get on base and put her team ahead during a past Sun Belt conference game against the Georgia State Panthers.

Trojans tap out Warhawks Softball steals 2nd game Vacant bats force 5-1 loss at home

by John Stevens

The ULM baseball team was back in action at Warhawk field on Friday night as they played host to Sun Belt Conference opponent, Arkansas-Little Rock.

The Trojans would prove to be too much and used the long ball to their advantage, taking game one of the series by a final score of 5-1.

Despite having an ace on the mound in Josh Leone, the Warhawks were unable to find enough offense in their bats to keep the game in their favor.

The Warhawks stranded a total of seven base runners throughout the entire game, leaving at least one on base in six different frames.

In the top of the fourth inning, Little Rock’s Hunter Owens would use mother nature to his advantage. With the wind moving strong out to left, he connected on a pitch that made

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everyone looking over the left field wall.

The home run would give the Trojans a 3-0 lead heading into the fifth inning while the Warhawks still couldn’t find any chances to capitalize on. Luckily, in the sixth inning, small ball was able to get a run through after an RBI double by Spencer Hemphill.

Later in the eighth inning, the Warhawks replaced Leone with relief pitcher Chace Carter. Unfortunately for Carter, he would give up a double to Owens who was able to extend the lead to 5-1.

Leone would be handed the loss, allowing four hits and three runs. While the Warhawks only scored one run in the final box score, they out-hit the Trojans 7-6.

Looking ahead to the Warhawks’ schedule, the team will look to bounce back against their in-state rival Louisiana Tech. The game will be played in Ruston on Tuesday March 28th at 6 p.m.

After their quick road trip down I-20 the team will head to Statesboro, Georgia where they will play a three-game series against Georgia Southern. contact John Stevens at stevenjr@warhawks.ulm.edu

ULM bounces back Saturday evening, 3-2

by John Stevens

A famous Chicago Cub by the name of Ernie Banks used to say, “let’s play two,” in reference to playing more than one game a day. On Saturday, the ULM Softball team played a doubleheader of their own.

In the second game, Jayden Mount started the scoring affair with an RBI in the first inning to bring in Sydney McKay from third base.

With a sound defense behind ace pitcher Paige Murray, the team was able to hold the Bobcats scoreless in the first two innings.

After a two-run second inning by the ladies, they took a short-lived 3-0 lead, which was broken the following inning when Texas State’s Bayleigh Carter hit an RBI triple.

The real action wouldn’t come until the top of the seventh inning when the Warhawks faced a gut-wrenching situation.

With first-year pitcher Jessie Watts pitching, the bases were loaded with one out. Fortunately for Watts, she was able to receive help from her

infield to tally the last two outs.

“You’ve got a freshman in the circle to finish the game against one of the top teams in the country and we were able to will ourselves to a win,” said head coach Corey Lyon.

While ULM did drop the first game 5-1, the ladies bounced back and beat the best team in conference by a final score of 3-2.

Lyon talked after the game about the different lineup that gave the team success. With Victoria Pederson starting at center field and Melanie Coyne at first base, the Warhawks’ defense had a new look.

The team also welcomed back outfielder Sidney Coy, who was sidelined due to an injury she suffered back in February while playing in the Mardi Gras Classic.

“It says a lot about the character of these kids.

Hopefully, this can be a springboard to get over that hump. We’ll see,” coach Lyon said.

The Warhawks will now travel to Baton Rouge for a mid-week game against LSU on Tuesday at 6 p.m.

The softball team will return home on Saturday, April 8 at 1 p.m. against Appalachian State. contact John Stevens at stevenjr@warhawks.ulm.edu

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SPORTS FOOTBALL

Warhawks seek successful spring

by Jerimee Washington

While spring sports are in full tilt, the ULM football team is hard at work in their off-season workouts. It was open to the public as the Warhawks showcased their young and veteran talent on both sides of the ball.

The scrimmage got off to a slow start as the first-team offense started their first series of the day. There were some missed cues early as a couple of passes were off target, with a couple of drops causing the offense to falter.

Sophomore quarterback Caleb Evans regained his composure with a solid series, completing some passes and moving the offense methodically down the field. He showed poise and composure in the pocket.

The team began to pick up the pace when Evans threw a bomb to junior wide receiver Markis McCray as he got behind the defense for the touchdown. McCray also scored on a reverse play, rushing down the sideline for his second touchdown of the day.

The second-team offense took the field as

sophomore quarterback Will Collins was at the helm. He completed some good passes, but none were better than his 60-yard pass to sophomore wide receiver Jonathan Hodoh.

Sophomore tight-end Josh Pederson also found a hole in the defense and rumbled down the field for a 35-yard touchdown catch.

Coach Viator discussed the process of spring football after the scrimmage.

“We’re trying to see how far we’ve come and see what kind of job we’ve done as coaches to execute what we need to do as a football team.”

The Warhawk defense played well as junior linebacker David Griffith showed flashes of speed, disrupting the backfield and making some sure tackles. At times, they failed to capitalize on some mistakes by the offense.

They did give up some big plays in the secondary, but later buckled down on defense.

Sophomore defensive back Logan Latin and senior defensive end Caleb Tucker also had a good scrimmage outing.

In reference to today’s scrimmage, Coach Viator said, “[I] saw some good things today

photo by Siddharth Gaulee

FORM AND FUNCTION: Caleb Evans works on his passing game in the first spring practice of the season.

and some things to correct for sure. I thought we ran good on defense early, we ran good on offense, but I thought we missed a couple of plays early on offense. We did make some big plays early.”

Junior wide receiver Marcus Green did what he does best by catching a 60-yard pass and breaking tackles on his way to a touchdown.

Overall, it was a good scrimmage for the

Warhawks as they ran the basics of their offensive and defensive scheme. They were testing a couple of players out just to see who could fit in what role.

The Warhawks’ next scrimmage is scheduled for April 1 at 2:55p.m. at Malone Stadium and is open to the public. contact Jerimee Washington at Washinjd@warhawks.ulm.edu

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SPORTS TENNIS

photo courtesy ULM Athletics

graphic by Sandeep Shrestha

STOP WITH ALL THAT RACKET : Members of the ULM tennis team pose for a picture on the bayou.

Tennis program nationally ranked after Tulane victory Horakova and company earn No. 50 ranking

by Jerimee Washington

The Warhawk tennis team defeated Texas State, shutting them out 4-0 in Friday’s conference matchup.

Before this great performance, the Warhawks earned a spot in the rankings after defeating No. 40 Tulane in last Saturday’s matchup. Now, the newly ranked No. 50 Warhawks went into this game riding an eight-game winning streak.

Last season, the Warhawks were ranked No. 72 as they posted a 7-0 mark. This season, they are led by Petra Horakova, who is off to a 9-0 start this year. She also had a single win over 15th-ranked Auburn.

The Warhawks are also led by Coach Terrance De Jongh, who has led them to a 9-1 start three times during his tenure. In the 2010-2011 seasons, the Warhawks dominated the field finishing the season 18-2.

Their confidence was at an all-time high heading into doubles action. The Warhawks were dominating the Bobcats as Stefana Andrei and Petra Horakova shut out Texas State 6-0. The Bobcats just couldn’t find an answer for their pace and attack as the Warhawks overwhelmed

them with effort and great strategy.

Luana Stanciu and Tiffany Mylonas won their match as well, overwhelming the Bobcats with effort and energy, winning the match 6-2. Texas State showed some fight in doubles action as they defeated Grigoriu, Madalina and Karolina Snita 4-2.

In singles action, the Warhawks were led by Stefana Andrei. She gave the Bobcats a fight, being aggressive from the start. They tried to recover, but it was too little, too late as they lost this matchup 6-2, 6-2. Tiffany Mylonas, who has also had a great season, was also successful in her match against the Bobcats winning 6-3, 6-2.

The Warhawks prevailed when Patricia Villar won her singles match with a 6-3, 6-2 score to improve the Warhawks’ record to 9-1 on the season, stretching their winning streak to eight. All of the final scores in doubles action showed some similarities as the Warhawks collectively dominated Texas State putting the team away early.

The Warhawks are now 9-1 on the season and 2-0 in conference play. They will put their eight-game winning streak on the line in their next match at home against conference foe Georgia Southern. The first serve is slated for Saturday, April 1 at 1:30p.m. at Raymond Heard Stadium. contact Jerimee Washington at washinjd@warhawks.ulm.edu

HIT IT: Petra Horakova swings during a match.

photo courtesy ULM Athletics

Horakova picked as Sun Belt Player of the Week The Sun Belt conference announced its players of the week for women’s tennis, and ULM senior Petra Horakova was given the honor last week.

Horakova is from Trnava, Slovakia and is in her final season as a Warhawk. She has posted a 9-0 record. Notable performances include wins over Auburn, Georgia State and Tulane.

“It means a lot to me and shows me that hard work pays off. I am thankful to my coach RJ who got me back from injury. I could not choose a better school to represent,” Horakova said.

Horakova and her teammates are on the quest for a conference title,

and their record backs them up. Now ranked No. 50 in the nation and an 9-1 record, the Warhawks look to keep up the success at home against Georgia Southern.

Horakova and her fellow seniors will be honored as the team competes at home for the last time this season.

Before her last match at home, the Sun Belt conference tennis star had a message for the student body.

“It will be my very last match for ULM, and if you come to support, it will mean a lot to me. Talons out,” Horakova said.

The match is on Saturday, April 1 and starts at 1:30 p.m. at Raymond Heard Stadium.