Volume 94 Issue 2 by The ULM Hawkeye

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VOLUME 94 ISSUE 2

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August 29, 2016

New assistant police chief on patrol P 3

OPINION: Freshman’s view on convocation P 5

Week of Welcome kicks off new school year P 8-9

Cross country season preview P 16

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BRIEFS CALENDAR Monday, August IFC Recruitment

Spirit Day, 11 AM-1 PM, Scott Plaza Sexual Assault Awareness, 6:30 PM, Ouachita Hall, Madison Hall, Masur Hall

Tuesday, August IFC Recruitment

Sexual Assault Awareness, 3 PM, Student Center 170, 6:30 PM, Bayou Suites and University Commons, 7:30 PM, University Suites

Wednesday, August

IFC Recruitment From Higher Ed to Hired Workshop, 2 PM, Library 3-B Volleyball at Northwestern State, 6:30 PM, Soccer Complex

Thursday, September 1 IFC Recruitment

Friday, September

Soccer vs Nicholls State, 4 PM, Soccer Complex

Saturday, September 3 Football vs Southern, “Suns Out, Talons Out,” Kickoff at 6 PM, Malon Stadium

Sunday, September Soccer vs Central Arkansas, 1 PM, Soccer Complex

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4 Carribean 1 Louisiana 1 California 3 USA New hurricane Students wait, Wildfires threat Tap troubles schools recover to local frog present at home may hit gulf As families struggle to find places to stay, they also have to worry about their childrens’ education. Many students are still out of school in Southeast Louisiana after deadly flooding hit the Baton Rouge area earlier in the month. Clean up efforts are in full swing, but with water still standing it is hard to get things done. Some schools were flooded up to students’ waists during the height of the storm. Many students have been given no estimates about when they will be able to return, and those that have heard estimates of months. One student spoke to ABC News and said there are no start dates set yet, but his school is guaranteeing that he will still get all of his education in. For many students, a large delay would mean the difference between graduating from high school or not.

(MCT) -- A half-century ago, hundreds of streams cascading down the San Gabriel, San Bernardino and San Jacinto mountains in California were packed with fist-size mountain yellow-legged frogs. Today, fewer than 400 of the endangered frogs are holed up in five hard-to-reach streams, all of them reduced to ribbons of shrinking ponds after five years of drought. Now, as the third major wildfire in a month strips slopes overlooking the frogs’ habitats of vegetation, there is mounting concern that winter storms could inundate their last habitats with mud, debris and ash. “I’ve never seen things this dry here before,” Adam Backlin, a U.S. Geological Survey biologist, said while surveying. The big question now is whether it is too late to leave the unique Southern California frog’s fate to nature.

(MCT0 -- “Don’t drink the tap water.” Traditionally advice for Americans traveling to the Third World, that is now a sentiment that resonates domestically, too. More Americans are opting for bottled water over what comes out of the tap because of concerns that aging pipes are leeching lead that sooner or later ends up at the faucet. Scandals in Flint, Mich., and Newark, N.J., are partly responsible for heightened consumer concern. But crumbling infrastructure is a national problem. Years of negative publicity about sugary drinks and industry marketing also help to explain why bottled water may overtake soda in popularity this year. Still, the faltering public trust in public water systems is a sad commentary on the nation’s priorities.

TODAY IN HISTORY

PHOTO OF THE WEEK

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“We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.”

1758: The first American Indian reservation is established, at Indian Mills, New Jersey. 1911: Ishi, considered the last Native American to make contact with European Americans, emerges from the wilderness of northeastern California. 1922: The first radio advertisement is broadcast on WEAF-AM in New York City. 2005: Hurricane Katrina devastates much of the U.S. Gulf Coast from Louisiana to the Florida Panhandle, killing an estimated 1,836 people and causing over $108 billion in damage.

Winston Churchill, British Statesman

Front page photo credits: Main story photo by: Ansell Jordan Top right images by: Kandice Johnson Bottom sidebar photo courtesy: ULM Athletics

An unnamed tropical wave in the central Atlantic Ocean may eventually turn into a hurricane and hit parts of Florida and the Gulf Coast in the next few days, meteorologists say. As of Friday, the system had a 60% chance of developing into a tropical depression or named storm over the weekend, according to the National Hurricane Center. If named, it would be called Hermine. It would be the 8th named storm of the 2016 Atlantic hurricane season. It is expected that the hurricane would potentially hit Florida first before then moving on to the Gulf of Mexico. It could potentially make a second landfall somewhere along the Gulf Coast next week. In Louisiana, the already moist soil could quickly and easily experience flooding again if a second landfall occurs.

photo by Cory Thaxton

BEING BUBBLY: Students celebrate Week of Welcome at a foam party sponsored by Up ‘til Dawn.

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NEWS

New sheriff in town

Asst. police chief wants to build connection with students by Kandice Johnson

For Mark Johnson, being offered the position as assistant director of the ULM Police Department was an honor. “I graduated from here, my wife works here and I’ve been an Ouachita resident for over 20 years,” said Johnson. “I couldn’t ask for more.” Johnson has been a policeman for 28 years, serving at the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, United States Army-Military Police, Winnfield Police Department, and as a correctional officer. While he’s held many positions within the Monroe police force, including being a narcotics officer, working on the FBI force and working with homicide, Johnson said one particular moment working for the Patrol Division constantly reminds

him why he’s passionate about his job. “An 80-year-old woman had reported a burglary one time. She made her weekly trip to the grocery store and some guy kicked in her door and went and stole her TV and got away,” said Johnson. Johnson was enraged that someone would violate an elderly lady’s home by going in and taking her television. Though it was a hot summer day, Johnson didn’t allow the weather or his police partners to distracted him from his work. “I remember a couple of my partners were with me. We had just been cleared to go take our break. They were like come on man let’s go, let’s go...you’re done,” said Johnson. Johnson said he found her TV and it only took an extra five to 10 minutes of his time. “The relief and joy that came to that woman’s life when I was able to walk back through that door with that TV was incredible,” said Johnson. Four years after the incident, Johnson still checks in with the lady. “I made a deal with her. I use to tell her I’m coming back and I said I will blow my horn and you flash the lights at me,” said Johnson. “I wanted her to know that somebody cared about her. I want people to know we care about them. I

want to do my part.” Protecting, students, and “looking out the for the little guy” is a motto Johnson hopes to embody on campus. “Making sure that our students and little city within a city stays safe is part of the oath I took,” said Johnson. “Any decisions I make and actions I take will involve fairness and doing the best I can to do the right thing.” While Johnson said the negative stereotypes that come with the line of work causes students to distant themselves from police, he urges that working together will make our campus safe. “A lot of the time people think were not approachable,” said Johnson. “If you see an officer, go up and have a conversation. We love to talk to the students. We don’t mind.” As far as his future plans at ULM, Johnson said it’s time to focus on the growth of the community, not his career. The assistant police chief said he wants to focus on making sure the campus is safe and secure by being in direct contact with the students, faculty, staff and visitors and providing assistance or service in a timely manner. photo by Kandice Johnson

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PROUD TO SERVE: Assistant Police Chief Mark Johnson poses by a mural painted in ULM Police Department.

Teacher Spotlight: James Boldin by Corlyn Key

Associate Professor of Music in the School of Visual and Performing Arts James Boldin, has published his second book titled “Solo Training for Horn” with Mountain Peak Music. Boldin has been a professor at ULM for 10 years. Boldin says, “I love my job. I love working with students from a variety of backgrounds.” Boldin says the book is designed to help French Horn-playing students perform the standard pieces that will be required of them. Both of Boldin’s books complement each other even though they are not sold together. His first

published book is entitled, “Duet Training for Horn” and consists of the same concept as this one except that it is designed for two players. Boldin says the book writing process took about a year for the first draft. He credits his students and co-workers for helping with the book. “I really am grateful, not only to my colleagues, but to my students as well. I couldn’t have done it without them. They were the guinea pigs,” says Boldin. When not teaching, Boldin, enjoys playing in different orchestras as well as spending time with his family. He regularly plays in the Monroe, Shreveport and

Rapides symphony. Boldin feels blessed for the opportunities that he has been granted in respects to the books and CD he has published, although he feels his greatest achievement is his three-year-old son. Boldin says that projects like these are doable as long as you are willing to work hard for them. Boldin is not currently planning on writing another book, but his next two projects are going to be CDs, one of which will be recorded with another ULM professor. He says these projects take a lot longer than the book process, taking around three years to record. contact Corlyn Key at keyc@warhawks.ulm.edu

Criminal justice students trained on juvenile cases by Kandice Johnson

photo by Kandice Johnson

photo courtesy James Boldin

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A seminar aimed at training public defenders, social workers and mitigation specialist on how to defend people under the age of 18 took place in the E. Orum Young Courtroom located in Strauss Hall from 9am5pm. The Louisiana center for Children’s Rights and the Louisiana public defenders board asked ULM to host the event. “We were asked to host and of course we have our courtroom that seats 100 people and we were great location for north Louisiana to host,” said Bob Noel, an Adjunct Professor of political science, lawyer and coach of the ULM mock trail team. Noel said the seminar was held for recent changes made by the Supreme Court. “If you were convicted of murder, and you were a juvenile you would

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OPINION HAWKEYE P.O.V.

Don’t discourage

Lochte is an embarrassment Despite what one of our editors thinks, Ryan Lochte was wrong. We understand that everyone makes mistakes but this was a mistake that need not have been made. Lochte is not a child, no matter who calls him one. He is a 32-year-old man, and he should act like it. Lying is for children. There are way too many kids who look up to Olympians, and Lochte has let several of them down. Furthermore, his being an Olympian is why he should hold himself up to a higher standard. Whatever he does reflects directly on us as a country. We all know that had Lochte been an ordinary citizen this would not be swept under the rug. Yes, he lost some of his endorsements, but the money he lost there will be replaced when he’s twirling about on “Dancing with Stars.” That isn’t a punishment, that’s a reward. Some people don’t realize how negatively this impacts our nation’s image.. With that being said, the blame does not lie squarely at Lochte’s feet. The Rio police also lied about the incident in question. Honesty should be everyone’s best policy. This situation did not have to become such an embarrassing spectacle, and it would not have become one had all interested parties told the truth. America may be seen as a shiny beacon of hope for those of us who live here but not so much in other countries. Eventually all of this will blow over, but those who live in the public spotlight need to be extra careful with the mistakes they make because their mistakes are our mistakes as well.

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I’m always amazed at how similar we are. No matter how different people seem on the outside, our brains and our problems all seem to be alike. The other day my teacher had us read this Caveman love story. The main character, Oog, faced multiple obstacles, and I was amazed to see how well he handled them. When it was time for the class discussion on themes, everyone had different views on the story. The one thing we could all agree on was the cynical responses the main character faced when he wanted to charge his profession in the hopes he would impress his love interest, Girl. This prompted a story from our professor on how she had always believed people were encouraged to follow their dreams until one day she found out this was not the case. I found her story shocking because I had always been around those types of people who found it necessary to discourage others from following their dreams just because they were unable to follow their own. I have never understood those types of creatures. Sometimes life doesn’t take you in the direction you think you need to go, and that’s okay. You don’t need to be bitter and try to keep others down. It isn’t right. The point of this is that a little encouragement can go a long way. The road we travel on is a hard one, so we really don’t need to hear negativity from a Debbie Downer. Some people may look at this and think this is a rare occurrence, but it actually happens way more than you’d think. I remember the first meeting I had with my advisor when I changed my major to English. I was already super nervous because I had already had my life planned out with my nursing degree, and although I was a pretty de-

cent writer, I didn’t think I could make it in the program. The first thing my advisor asked me is what I wanted to do with my degree. I told her I always had a knack for identifying grammar issues, and I love a good story so I wanted to become a book editor. No matter where I go in life, I don’t think I can ever forget her response. She told me I should find a less challenging goal because I would not make it as an editor. She tried to ease her slight by saying she was just being honest because the job market was hard to break into. Although I appreciated her opinion, I wondered why the first thing to come to her mind was negative. Why not say, “That’s a great goal. Do you have any other plans in case that doesn’t work out for you?” I would have left the meeting feeling a lot more confident than I did. As it was, I went back home feeling like I wasn’t good enough, and that I had made a huge mistake in switching my major. It took a very long phone call from my aunt to give me the confidence boost to stay on the path I had started. I now know she didn’t mean any harm in what she said and that, in her way, she was really trying to help me, but I think we as a society should look for other ways to encourage people. If you don’t agree with someone’s plan for their life, that’s fine. You need to remember that it is in fact their life, and you should support them. If you don’t support them, then you shouldn’t say anything. You can try and guide them in a better direction if you feel them going off course, but not with meanness. All that does is inspire bitterness in their heart that they will eventually pass on to make themselves feel a tad bit better. Looking back now, I can appreciate what my advisor did a lot more than I did. I didn’t let her negativity deter me from my chosen field; I now use it as motivation to excel. I no longer let people’s opinion of my life interfere with what I want or need to do. I now hope to inspire others to believe in themselves. The most important key to success is confidence that you can achieve your goal. If you are ever in doubt that you can’t do something you’ve set your mind to, sit down, eat a confidence mint and then do what needs to be done. The world is your oyster so you best get crackin’. contact Corlyn Key at keyc@warhawks.ulm.edu

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OPINION

The long march for freshmen

I was not excited to go to Convocation. I had a long day, and all I really wanted to do was go home and relax. It wasn’t until around 4 that I remembered I had to go because it was for a grade. My mood did not improve as I approached the meeting spot and saw all the people standing around. It was really chaotic because most of the peer leaders did not have signs, and it was like trying to find a needle in a sea of hot, sweaty bodies. I don’t think I’ve ever been so hot and uncomfortable in my life. I felt like there were a million freshmen in the class of 2020, which made it feel like the slowest march of all time. I’m pretty sure we set a Guinness World Record. What was worse was after we all found our respective leaders,

they made us walk from the library all the way to the coliseum. Did I mention it was hot outside? Ninety-three degrees to be exact. The march continued for what seemed like days before we made it to Fant-Ewing Coliseum. At this point, I was completely over Convocation, and I didn’t want to graduate or continue going to ULM. We finally made it to the top of the stairs, and I felt the glorious breeze of air conditioning. We took our seats, and Convocation commenced. I was obviously not the happiest person in the room. I thought Convocation was going to be a boring, fake graduation that we were attending to get us excited about our real graduation years from now. But once we got the ball rolling, I must admit, I was pleasantly surprised. When the students and faculty came together, everything seemed to click and, although you may not even know ten percent of the people in the room. It began to feel like a big family. We had guest speakers who have graduated or who still attend ULM share their experiences. Although I didn’t want to go, I had to give ULM credit. It was kind of great. Every presentation was inclusive to all the different people in the room from Louisiana to India. They gave great advice about how to balance school and work and fun. We all got to see ULM’s band, The Sound of Today, perform alongside the Hawkline and cheer squad for the first time since we arrived on campus. This helped increase the excitement in the coliseum. The best part was the Campus Activities Board’s president. He told his story about how he was an introvert in high

Olympians make mistakes too, they’re human beings

Cory Thaxton We all know by now that Olympic swimmer Ryan Lochte and three of his teammates lied about being robbed at gun point. First of all, we as a society only pay attention to Olympic athletes during the Olympics. Had this happened six months ago, it may have gotten reported on, but no one would have paid that much attention to it. We see Olympians as “perfect people” in the most perfect physical condition they will ever be in, but they are still people and people make mistakes. Let’s be honest, I’m pretty sure not very many people even knew who Ryan Lochte was before this, but now he’s becoming a household name. Everyone knows who he is. He may have lost four different sponsorships, but he is still

an Olympic gold medalist, and that’s a whole lot more than a lot of us are doing. I agree that he shouldn’t have done what he did. It was pretty stupid, and I know a lot of people probably think that he made American look bad, well, look worse. Don’t forget though, no publicity is bad publicity because, like I said, everyone knows who he is now. He is even going to appear on the next season of “Dancing with the Stars.” The teammates that were with Lochte were Jimmy Feigon, 26, Gunner Bente, 20, and Jack Conger, 21. Lochte and Feigon were indicted, but before they were, Lochte was already back in the US, and Feigon was MIA. Bente and Conger were headed back to the US when Rio law enforcement pulled them off the plane to ask them questions. Bente and Conger gave the police the information they needed and the police released them. Which makes sense because Bente and Conger are just kids, they were in the wrong place at the wrong time. I would have snitched too. Lochte and Feigon are adults and should take responsibility for what happened. Lotche was charged for falsely reporting a robbery, and he will be summoned back to Rio for trial. So all this stuff about “white privilege” and “boys will be boys” can just go away. He took attention away from the rest of the Olympics and he felt bad about it. I think his apology was sincere. Whether they are, actors or Olympians, we need to stop holding people to higher standards than everyone else. contact Cory Thaxton at thaxtocj@warhawks.ulm.edu

school,, but he came to ULM and got involved. Getting involved on campus has helped him become president of the Campus Activities Board. The CAB president’s speech really spoke to me because I missed out on a lot of opportunities in high school because I’m super shy. I’m determined to make sure college isn’t like my high school experience. Hearing someone who has been in my shoes talk about how they overcame being shy really gives me hope and makes me even more excited to be a freshman here. I feel like I’m ready to tackle the next four, or five, years now, and I feel like I picked the perfect school for me. Plus, we got ring pops, Eskimo’s ice cream and free tee shirts at the end of Convocation and what’s better than free stuff? Go Hawks! contact Bre’Ana Wright at wrightbj@warhawks.ulm.edu

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WEEK OF W

FREESTYLE

Flurry foam fun Karaoke and chill: Students singing forms playful their hearts out with choice dessert frenzy in quad by Cory Thaxton

by Cory Thaxton

All Images by Cory Thaxton

A bubble bath of epic proportions. Up ‘til Dawn sponsored a foam party in the quad to help raise awareness for the St. Jude Children’s Research hospital. On Monday members played in the foam along with other students, informing them about Up ‘til Dawn. The foam was white as snow. It was really bad to the taste, but everyone still had a good time. Ashdon Taylor a freshman business marking major and friends, joined in on all of the fun. “We’re having a blast, this is the best thing ever,” Taylor said. Taylor was like a really big kid well, everyone was, but he was even more so. He jumped in and out of the foam, acting like he was diving into water and even swimming in it; which only made him dirty from all the mud that the dissipated foam had caused. With it being Week of Welcome, this is a time for freshman to get out of their dorms and mingle, and the foam party made a great place for them to do just that. Students were introducing themselves to each other left and right. Students went crazy over the bubbles, almost as crazy as the fish from “Finding Nemo” did. It’s rare to see college students get that excited over bubbles. Up ‘til Dawn helps raise money for St. Jude to help pay for treatment, travel, housing and food so that the only thing the family has to worry about is the health of their child. Over the summer, several members raised over $10,000; making them number three in the nation for fundraising. Last summer they were number one and the year before that they were number two. Nirali Patel, senior secondary education major, said that ULM has always been doing a fantastic job at fundraising for the children and the hospital. “Hopefully we can recruit more people to come and enjoy what we’re doing, and raise awareness for a hospital that does so much for not only our community but for the world,” Patel said. One student joked that Patel was getting her only shower for the week. “This is a very important organization, not only to our members but to the people who are actively fundraising right now,” Patel said. Up ‘til Dawn plans to have another event specifically for recruitment later this semester. contact Cory Thaxton at

IT’S BEGINNING TO LOOK ALOT LIKE...WAIT, THAT’S FOAM: thaxtocj@warhawks.ulm.edu

“Sing! Louder!” Following the foam party, The Wesley Foundation hosted an ice cream and karaoke night where students could come to sit, chill, or sing their hearts out with all of their friends watching. The Wesley Foundation at ULM is committed to raising up a new generation of Christ-followers, but Monday night they were showing off the best (or even worst) singers on campus and the gift that God did or did not bless them with. The event was held in the Student Union Building ballrooms with round tables set up all over the place that sat up to ten people. At first everyone was afraid to sing, including Jayla Butler, freshman pre-dental major. “I do not plan on singing, but more power to the people that do,” Butler said while laughing. Every table was filled. In fact, most of the attendees were freshman as the faces that filled the seats were new. Angela Luang, freshman kinesiology major said that she was excited to get the semester started with deli-

cious ice cream and karaoke. She’s excited to make new friends and getting used to the college life. “I do plan on singing tonight. The song I would want to sing would be ‘If I Ain’t Got You’ by Alicia Keys,” Luang said. Unfortunately, Luang did not get to sing that song. She actually got to sing “Like I’m Gonna Lose You” by Meghan Trainor and she did it acapella. Lets not forget about the delicious ice cream. Members of The Wesley were waiting at the door to hand ice cream to the students as they walked in. The ice cream was a perfect cool down after the first day back at school. In order to get the crowd comfortable enough to sing, two members from the Wesley got up to sing the first song which was the very well known Journey track “Don’t Stop Believin’’. The crowd loved it. Then it was off to the races, or the vocals in this case. Everyone wanted to get up and sing. contact Cory Thaxton at thaxtocj@warhawks.ulm.edu

International students are ready for what school year has to offer by Pujan Dahal

Sabnum Pudasainy, freshman biology major, danced till her feet hurt at the International Students reception organized by the Wesley Foundation and Chi-Alpha. “The only word I have for today’s program is awesome. The night couldn’t get any better,” Pudasainy said. The international students gathered at the Wesley foundation for the reception which marked the end of Week of Welcome. The reception included American food, a treasure hunt and dance off. “We ran like never before in the scavenger hunt and lost, but it was all worth the fun,” said Pudasainy. Pudasainy really wanted to go to all of the events during Week of Welecome but she had class so she had to choose what she wanted to go to carefully. “Free food and meeting new people from across the globe was the best part of this week. I also enjoyed the convocation, honors social and different games in quad,” said Pudasainy. The Chi-Alpha and Wesley Foundation have been doing the reception for the international students for four years now. Tyler Gerfers, Chi-Alpha campus pastor said that the Chi- Alpha loves internationals and the internationals love Chi-Alpha.

“We try to be a transition for them, that will take them in and always be there,” Gerfers said. “The freshmen responded to week of welcome great. They are looking for ways to get more involved on campus. This class specifically has a real strong spirit and enthusiasm. The students are very anxious and ready to go.” Chi- Alpha and Wesley foundation will be having ‘Discover American football’ for next weekend where they will explain the rules of football to international students. On Labor Day The Wesley Foundation will provide students with lunch which will be followed by a trip to the local zoo where Capri the red shoulder hawk lives. She is the ULM official warhawk. Gerfers would like to encourage the class of 2020, not just international students but all freshman, to make ULM their home and feel welcomed. He insists the students to get involved in different organizations and challenges them to do everything the best they can. “Be excellent in the few things you choose to be involved in,” Gerfers said. “I have been here for only two weeks but ULM already feels like home,” Pudasainy said. contact Pujan Dahal at dahalp@warhawks.ulm.edu

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WELCOME

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FREESTYLE

OHANA MEANS FAMILY AND FAMILY MEANS NO ONE GETS LEFT BEHIND OR FORGOTTEN: Grant Williams and Olivia McIntyre at the Warhawks for Christs luau Tuesday.

Warhawks for Christ hula into semester with luau by Corlyn Key

The Warhawks for Christ opened their doors to students for their Luau Open House this past Tuesday. The event was held in the hopes to increase the organization’s congregation. Several students came out to enjoy the night’s festivities. Party goers were treated to grilled burgers with cookies and their choice of beverage. There were bonding activities such as playing pool and tether ball while enjoying music courtesy of a D.j. The highlight event was a spirited game

of volley ball. The WFC is a non-denominational organization located across the street from the police department. The organization welcomes all types of individuals to come out and enjoy their services no matter what your religious orientation is, or your lack thereof. When asked how she felt about the organization, senior elementary education major, Ashlyn Jackson said, “We are a big family. We love each other like a family.” The organization strives to make people feel at home while you are in their confines. If you are ever in need of a place

of understanding, then the WFC is where you want to be. Toxicology senior, Olivia Travis said, “It’s a good place to come throughout the day. A lot of us have gone through a lot of things, if you need to talk about something or just need a support system.” The organization encourages students to come out to their services. They have a college ministry that gathers on Wednesdays at 7. Their normal service is held on Sundays at 9am. They also do house service on Sunday night.

contact Corlyn Key at Keyc@warhawks.ulm.edu

Namaste the right way with

free yoga seminar in park by Pujan Dahal

Alumna Kinesiology graduate Kelsie Pritchard wanted to bring yoga and fitness to students. Getting into a different routine is hard for students so Pritchard wanted to give the students a way to channel that stress by getting students interested in her studio. The free yoga seminar took place in the Bayou Park last Friday. Pritchard said that yoga is important for students because it not only calms the mind but gets them active and helps to make healthy habits for life. “Yoga is the best way to improve

concentration and enhance memorization,” Pritchard said. Pritchard has been teaching Yoga and Pilates since 2012. She was amused to see the participation of students at the yoga seminar. “Everyone participated great and I was glad that they were open to what we were doing. Yoga postures are difficult initially, but one must stick to it. The best way to stick with yoga is to find a teacher or studio and make it a part of routine just like routine to go to classes,” said Pritchard. Racheal Brooke Birch, freshman pre-nursing major, struggled with the yoga poses. “I did yoga in high school, but discontinued after that. I messed up today,” said Birch. “Yoga helps us learn about our body and strengthens our limitations. It makes us peaceful and patient,” said Birch.

contact Pujan Dahal at dahalp@warhawks.ulm.edu

All Images by Cory Thaxton

Bria Mays and Ashdon Taylor play in the foam outside the sub.

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NEWS

SGA leaders give new goals Environmental concerns tops list of future improvements by Kandice Johnson

There comes a time when old leaders step down so new leaders can pave the way. They are big shoes to fill, but the SGA President, Kaitlin Neal, and SGA Vice President, Bryson Belaire, have big plans and big ideas in an attempt to make the campus better. Neal and Belaire have both been apart of SGA for three years, both serving as senator and secretary at one point in their SGA career. Neal and Belaire are both handworkers and lovers of SGA. They said those qualities helped them secure their position as President and Vice President of the organization. “In everything that I do I’m very passionate about it, and I’m going to give 110%,” said Neal. “I am dedicated to the organization.” Belaire said he loves that their main goal is to represent the students’ voices. “[SGA] is an organization that

has given me ample opportunities to give back to this campus.” The SGA organization has three projects, dealing with the environment as part of a plan for the school year that they hope will leave an impact on ULM. Neal said one of the goals of these projects is to get students outside. “We want to redo the dock that we have right there in bayou park,” said Neal. “That’s somewhere I sat a lot my freshman year, but it would be awesome if it was bigger.” Neal said that Interim Vice President for Student Affairs, Camile Currier, has already spoken with the National Guard and spoken with Lowes to discuss giving wood for the dock. Students will see a charging station on campus some time this year. “It’s going to be a big umbrella right outside of Starbucks,” said Neal. “We’re just trying to buy the table right now.” Neal said student feedback will determine whether or not more charging stations will be placed around campus. Beside Starbucks, other future charging station locations will be inside the SUB and perhaps outside

of the Schultz cafeteria. SGA Senator, Cody Crnkovic, suggested a plan to build water bottle refill station next to the water foundation. “We have been doing a bit of research,” said Neal, “so that might be something that we can implement this year too…maybe in the SUB. That way you don’t have to go and buy a styrofoam cup to get water.” Neal has met with other SGA presidents in the UL system to come up with a service idea students can participate in. “I want us to do a lot more events on campus, but I also want us to do some service too,” said Neal. Neal plans on getting students to send out care packages to the military. Belaire and Neal are encouraging students to speak up and voice their opinions. “We really want SGA to be a source of confidence for students,” said Belaire. “They can come to us with their worries and ideas and know something will get done about them.”

contact Kandice Johnson at johnsokf@warhawks.ulm.edu

photos courtesy ULM Photo Services

STEPPING UP: Kaitlin Neal and Bryson Belaire are poised to lead SGA during the 2016-2017 school year.

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HAWKS MAKE SOME NOISE: ULM Hawkline, cheerleaders and the Sound of Today pump up freshmen at Convocation on Wednesday in Fant-Ewing Coliseum.

photo courtesy Samrat Dhakal

Fellow student speaks at convocation Roark tells freshman class to work hard, manage time by Pujan Dahal

The official beginning of the fall semester kicked off with the convocation march which started at the library bell tower. Supported by the college band, the cheerleaders and the Hawkline dance team, freshman walked across the bridge with the freshmen to the Fant-Ewing Coliseum where it converted into the Week of Welcome: Convocation Speech. This year’s guest speaker was Spencer Roark, a senior biology major who was chosen to be the honorary guest speaker. “I was very shocked when I first heard that I had to give the Convocation speech. I did not know what to say,” said Roark. “I believe it was an awesome speech, and I was super pumped for it.” Roark never thought that he would give a Convocation speech when he joined ULM three years back. Having the opportunity to speak Wednesday brought back memories of his freshman Convocation and how it was the first big event he attended at

“Juvenile” continued from page 3 die in prison,” said Noel. “That’s now changed to where current law is after 35 years, you may or may not be eligible for parole hearing.” Noel said the United State Supreme Court ruled in the state of Louisiana vs. Montgomery that juveniles who were sentenced to life due to murder had to be given a hearing to determine whether they will be eligible for parole or released at some time in their lives. Noel said the need for trainings was

college. “Convocation was a surreal moment for me,” said Roark. “It made me realize the upcoming best four years of my college life. I always felt that Convocation was the best part of the Dhakal freshman year.” During his speech, Roark said that the journey from high school to college is a huge transition. “Time management can be a huge issue for the students,” said Roark. “Managing time for the studies, family, friends and fun becomes tough.” Roark insisted that freshmen need to maintain a good balance of having fun with their studies. “Studies should be your number one priority, but also make time for fun after your test,” said Roark. “Just for a change.” Roark initially planned to attend LSU so he could be away from his parents, but later decided to apply to ULM. The passion and enthusiasm of the ULM Prep Staff for the university encouraged him to join ULM. “Getting into prep staff was the best moment and biggest achievement of my college life,” said Roark. “I love this university, and the best way to give back is through prep.” Roark said that one has to make the a result of an earlier Supreme Court ruling in the case called Alabama vs. Miller which caused confusion on how to handle things legally. The eight-hour seminar featured multiple speakers and topics. Mark Plaisance, the district defender in Lafourche Parish, was the first speaker, speaking on the United States Supreme Court. Carol Kolinachk, a member of the public defender board, gave a lecture. Dr. Loretta Sonnier, a child psychiatrist, lectured on the trauma in adolescents that leads to criminal behavior. Kate Purvis, a mitigation specialist, gave

most here at ULM. “Getting good education is the upmost importance, but also what you do outside of the classroom helps create the best college experience.” Lisa Miller, the chief communications officer, presented stats about the class of 2020. Miller said their average high school GPA was a 3.5, and 121 freshmen had a perfect 4.0. “We have 92 students with an ACT score of more than 30. There are 1228 freshmen from Louisiana, 91 from out of state and 62 from abroad,” said Miller. Miller was followed by the SGA President Kaitlin Nicole Neal, CAB President, Dustin Hickman and the Director of High School Recruitment and Program, Seth Hall, who welcomed the freshmen and described the organizations that each of the presidents belonged to. Hall expressed that the speech made by Roark was the best Convocation speech ever. Sachi Dhakal, a freshman biology major, said that she’s excited to attend ULM. “The Convocation was really encouraging,” said Dhakal. “I look forward to great college years.” contact Pujan Dahal at dahalp@warhawks.ulm.edu

a lecture and, lastly, Jill Pasquarella, from the center for children’s rights, spoke about legal strategies and defending juveniles. Although faculty and attorneys were invited to the seminar, students were welcomed to. “We have a lot of students in pre-trial and mock trail who are very interested in the criminal justice process,” said Noel. “They’re inspiring to be lawyers some day and learning these issues is very important.” Noel said students were given an educational opportunity since Plaisance argued this case before the

photo by Pujan Dahal

MAN OF THE HOUR: Guest speaker Spencer Roark smiles for the camera after giving his Convocation speech.

United States Supreme Court. Noel said the students that did attend the event had the opportunity to network with lawyers from around the state who could be potential employers. Noel also said the lack of knowledge in this field causes a lack of jobs in the profession of mitigation. Noel said social workers will be needed for future employment opportunities and also provide service to an entire region that doesn’t have anyone who does mitigation. This will not be the only event held for juvenile mitigation training.

According to Noel, ULM will be involved in the legal community and governmental entities in order to become more apart of what’s going on and what reforms we need to make in the justice system and other governmental areas. “I think it’s important for our students to have these opportunities, as well as for the university itself to assist in reforming our governmental systems,” said Noel. “It’s a win-win for everybody.” contact Kandice Johnson at johnsokf@warhawks.ulm.edu

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FREESTYLE

Artist Spotlight: Stewart believes sound is peace by Ansell Jordan

Matthew Stewart has found a harmonious new home in the ULM School of Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA). After recently and falling in love with the campus, this new addition to the flock has decided to continue his education as a vocal music education major. Upon first glance, Stewart seems very shy, yet approachable. One probably would not expect such a great tenor voice and such a zeal for the art of music that he possesses. He has hopes of being a choral director teaching anywhere between kindergarten and grade twelve. Stewart wants to, “instill the same happiness in others and hopefully insight some sort of feeling that makes students want to pursue the same things that I have. That can bring them peace, comfort and joy. Music is universal, something they can carry with them their entire lives.”

Being around music his whole life, with his dad being in a rock band, he is very aware of the challenges he will face getting to his goal. “My skills will be tested, it will be overwhelming at times, and I will be asked to do things that I do not think that I can do. I will do them. I will have to step outside of my comfort zone, and learn things I did not think I could learn. I look forward to that,” Stewart said. He feels that a great musician knows the value of staying humble, working hard and helping others. Though he is in a very challenging field of study, Stewart still finds the time for himself to enjoy movies, video games and and classic rock. This young musician definetly has a great head on his shoulders and a bright future. Stewart will be displaying his talent for us later this fall in the ULM production of Sweeny Todd. contact Ansell Jordan at jordanam@warhawks.ulm.edu

What Keeps Him Sharp Listen to things a lot Playing through pieces

Repetition “Practice like you are performing, not like it is laboursome” - Stewart A TONAL YOUTH: Mathew Stewart in Biedenharn Hall practice room.

Image by Ansell Jordan

Students experience some “Central Intelligence” with large movie night by Alan Rawles

The Campus Activity Board treated students to a screening of “Central Intelligence” last week at FantEwing Coliseum. Students were treated to a theatre-like experience with free candy and drinks. A 16 by 9 projection screen helped the almost 170 students enjoy the action film. Movie night is just one of many events planned in the Week of Welcome. The Week of Welcome helps students have fun in their first week of college classes. CAB has sponsored movie night for many years. D’asya West, a sophomore health studies major, said that movie night can help bring students together. “It brings everybody together,” said West. The movie shown, “Central Intelligence,” is an action comedy film starring Kevin Hart and Dwayne Johnson. Hart’s character is stuck in a boring accounting job when he is swept into a world of spies by a former high school classmate, Johnson. The duo fights off federal agents in an attempt to stop an elusive spy.

What Hart’s character doesn’t know is Johnson’s character harbors dark secrets about his intentions. Despite the action, students laughed at the comedy that Hart and Johnson brought to the table. I have had a hard time enjoying Hart’s latest buddy films. He seems to have found his spark again by teaming up with Johnson. The two actors mix well in both the comedic and action moments in the film. Unlike most spy films which can easily give away the main antagonist, this film kept the true identity of the villain a secret until the very end. Aaron Paul and Amy Ryan played integral support characters who helped keep the story interesting with their veteran acting. While it took a little while to get rolling, Central Intelligence combined the comedic geniuses of Hart and Johnson to make a film worth seeing twice. contact Alan Rawles at rawlesar@warhawks.ulm.edu

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FREESTYLE crossword

y l k e s e W sion s e s b O Across 1 Captain obsessed with a whale 5 Baseball great Ruth 9 Channel covering Capitol Hill 14 Formal affair 15 Taken by mouth 16 Rome’s home 17 Chronological documentation in a court case 20 Prior name of Ho Chi Minh City 21 Spot of acne 22 Driver’s license prerequisite 23 Damaging precipitation 25 NFL officials 27 Point an accusing finger at 32 Greek Cupid 33 Great Lakes’ __ Canals 34 Prom participant 37 Japanese drama 38 Cry bitterly 40 Links org. 41 Sharpshooters’ magnifiers

45 Discouraging answers 47 Organs that may be pierced 48 “Be careful on that icy sidewalk” 51 When repeated, a Hawaiian fish 52 Shoelace securer 53 Offended smack 56 New Deal org. 58 More gloomy 62 Brief film role 65 Female reproductive gland 66 Any one of the Bahamas 67 Geometric art style 68 Cup, in Calais 69 Cartoon screams 70 Leaves speechless Down 1 Elementary lessons 2 “You’re a riot ... not” 3 Jai __ 4 Fatal plant diseases

5 Outskirts of the outskirts 6 Weimaraner warning 7 Joan at Woodstock 8 Horror’s “Mistress of the Dark” 9 Spanish hero El __ 10 Classic cowboy hat 11 Windex target 12 MLB postseason semifinal 13 Kremlin refusal 18 Genesis shipbuilder 19 List listings 24 Wall St. deals 26 Price of admission 27 Check-signing needs 28 __-Z: classic Camaro 29 “Not gonna happen” 30 Zany 31 Try to bite, puppy-style 35 Kiddie-lit monster

36 Sing like Joe Cocker 39 Best-seller list entry 42 Fusses over 43 LAX listing 44 The “a” sound in “about” or “around” 46 Ice cream treats 47 Erik of “CHiPs” 49 Flower child, e.g. 50 Roll in the aisles 53 Kilt wearer 54 Volcanic flow 55 Amo, __, amat 57 Vaulted church recess 59 Had the information 60 Behold, to Caesar 61 Classic cars 63 Santana’s “__ Como Va” 64 Lodge logo animal

“And I’m not tryna ruin your happiness But darling, don’t you know that I’m the only one for you” Shawn Mendes - Ruin

A place to share what you’re obsessed with this week! It can be something campus related, a song you have on repeat, someone you can’t stop thinking about or just about anything else you can think of. This Weeks Obsessions:

Paige Kaufman (Medical Lab Science major): Riding her old razor scooter Maggie Frazier (Pre-Pharmacy major): Watching “Big brother” Elaine Blanco (Advocacy major): Honey Butter Chicken biscuits Ali Hedgepeth (Pre-nursing major): Going through sorority recruitment Layne Euedge (Pre-Pharmacy major): Mexican food Chasten Strahan(Pre-nursing major): White slippers Jordan Payton (Speech Language Pathology major): Brickenstocks Shelby Balsamo (Accounting major): Greek recruitment

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Volleyball sees brutal beginning Team loses 6 sets Saturday by John Stevens

The Warhawk volleyball team started off their season with a loss last Friday in Knoxville, Tenn., against the Middle Tennessee State Blue Raiders. The match was the first of three matches for ULM in the Tennessee invitational tournament in which they also played the University of Tennessee and the University of Cincinnati. With five new ladies on the squad, the Warhawks used this tournament to get their chemistry together before the conference schedule starts. Head coach Patrick Hiltz talked about how he wanted the Warhawks to play their game this weekend and not fall into a trap of other teams’ strategy. “The goal this weekend is to focus on our strengths, do what we do best and play our game,” said Hiltz. Game One vs. Middle Tennessee With struggles from the defense, ULM was hit early and often by the Raiders going down 10-5 in the first set. After two kills late in the set by senior Hope Pawlik and sophomore Tara Jenkins, the Warhawks managed to get a couple more points but fell shy dropping the first set (2516). In the second set, ULM went down early, 10-2, but after Coach Hiltz called a timeout, the Warhawks observed, regrouped and made a comeback. Once again, it was Pawlik leading the way with three kills to tie the set at 19, however Middle Tennessee made a late push and took the set (25-21).

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Soccer: Golden eagles fly higher than hawks Fresh off of a win at home against MVSU, the ULM soccer team came up short in a tough fought game last Friday against Southern Mississippi losing by a final score of 1-0. The first half was a battle back and forth for possession as both teams had a few chances, but neither could convert. The Golden Eagles came out in the second half and struck early with a goal by sophomore forward Bri Schubeck. With ULM doubling their amount of shots in the second half, it looked as if the Warhawks might have a chance to tie, but the final

whistle blew before they could get anything to go in. ULM goalkeeper Brooke-Lynn Scroggins had another great performance Friday, recording 7 saves making her sixth all-time in saves in school history. Warhawk forward Maia Mumford led the way again recording 4 shots with two on target. The ULM soccer team’s next game is this Friday at 4 p.m. against Nicholls State. Come out to the ULM soccer complex and support our ladies as they look to set the tone for the weekend.

Changes abundant in athletics this season This past Thursday ULM athletics hosted an inaugural event called “The Pursuit” to mark a new athletic year for the program. “The Pursuit” took place in Fant-Ewing Coliseum, and guests were treated to dinner and refreshments while they listened to speakers reflect on past success and promote future endeavors. “As a coach, it reminds you that people want to help. They want us to win and they want a good school and all the things that come with that,” said men’s basketball Head Coach Keith Richard. Richard was not the only voice heard at “The Pursuit.” President Bruno, Athletic Director Brian Wickstrom and new head football Coach Matt Viator made appearances as well. Viator talked about his rebuilding plan for the football team, and how he can turn the program around just like he did with McNeese in the past few seasons. He also made some remarks on how the basketball team has set the standard for every other team on campus. “The way those guys competed was impressive to watch, and

that’s the same type of atmosphere we want to build here with football,” said Viator. Along with this promotional event, the university also recently finished a new commercial entitled, “#TakeFlight” which will be aired during all games on any ESPN/ABC affiliated networks. The commercial features the school’s best traditions in both academics and athletics. As well as views of campus and sporting venues like Malone Stadium and Bayou Desiard where the water ski team competes. With over 50,000 views already on Facebook, the new commercial is set to be a huge hit this fall. It should also help in recruiting new Warhawks to continue the tradition of excellence on campus. This fall will be an exciting time for the athletic department, the community and Warhawks everywhere as we come together to support the new success of our athletic programs.

High school teams start season at Malone A week before ULM’s first home football game, the 2016 Bayou Jamboree took place at Malone Stadium where local high school football teams started off their season in style. The games went as followed: St. Frederick 21 vs. Mangham HS 7 Ouachita Christian School 5 vs. Sterlington HS 3 Ruston HS 21 vs. West Ouachita HS 6 West Monroe HS 15 vs. Neville HS 14

A game at Malone Stadium shows high school athletes what the next step looks like and where they are trying to make it. While fans enjoyed a high school atmosphere last week at Malone, this week they can come support their Warhawks as they take on the Southern Jaguars at 6 p.m. Tailgating in the Grove will be in full swing and ULM will make their debut under new head coach Matt Viator. Come out and support the Warhawks as they begin their 2016 campaign.

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SPORTS “Volleyball” continued from page 14 In the third and final set, the Blue Raiders stayed in their groove despite a six-point run for the Warhawks with Pawlik serving. The Raiders would take the set (25-17) and win the match. For ULM, this marked seven straight losses to Middle Tennessee since 2006. After the first game, Hiltz made it clear that the Warhawks were failing to return serves properly. “Everything stems from serve receive, so when that’s not going well it’s tough,” said Hiltz. Game Two vs. Tennessee What looked like a slow start for ULM in game two actually turned out to be a hard fought first set. Going down 22-17 in the first set, the Warhawks rallied back to come within one point after a serving ace by Brittany Vallez. Unfortunately the Volunteers were able to get points late off of ULM attacking errors and took the first set of the match (25-

21). Tennessee used their first set win as momentum heading into the second set and didn’t look back. Jumping out to an early lead of 19-10 off a kill by Stephanie Buss, the Volunteers closed out the set on a fivepoint run to win the set (25-12). In the third set, ULM kept it close early with kills by Pawlik and junior Jennifer McClendon, but couldn’t find the rhythm. The Volunteers continued to get kills up front and finished the set (25-16) to win the match. Game Three vs. Cincinnati In the final game of the weekend, ULM looked to change their luck against the Cincinnati Bearcats. The first set was close with the Warhawks answering several points the Bearcats got on their defense. After a kill by Kalena Caruthers, ULM got within one point to make it 20-19 in favor of Cincinnati. The Warhawks were almost able to pull off a late rally, but after a service error by Senior

Kaitlyn Shearer, the Bearcats took the first set (25-21). The second set was not as close, as the Bearcats used their high-powered offense to get points around the net. ULM would end up dropping the second set (25-13) The Warhawks ended their weekend with a well-fought battle in the final set. With the set going back and forth, a kill by Hope Pawlik would tie the game at 22-22. The Bearcats would seal the deal when Carly Nolan ended the game on a kill to win the set and match (2523). Coach Hiltz reflected on the weekend, “We didn’t get the outcome on the scoreboard we wanted. That being said, the team stayed very positive throughout and we fought back from big deficits.” The ULM volleyball team will see action this Wednesday, August 31 as they head to Natchitoches, Louisiana, for a showdown with in-state foe Northwestern State. contact John Stevens at stevenjr@warhawks.ulm.edu

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NICE SAVE!: Outside hitter Hope Pawlik celebrates after a kill during Saturday’s match. The volleyball team lost 6 sets Saturday.

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Volleyball sees brutal beginning Team loses 6 sets Saturday by John Stevens

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Cross-country preview: 2016 season

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FASTER!:The men’s cross country team begins a race last season.

New runners boost team by John Stevens

With fall right around the corner, the men’s and women’s crosscountry teams are gearing up for the season ahead. The women’s team is looking to rebuild after an 11th place finish in conference last year. Junior runner Josi Wood thinks adding more players on the team this year will greatly help. “With four new freshmen, it will definitely help us in the long run, and everyone looks like they’ve trained a lot this summer,” said Wood. The women’s team has typically been smaller, and they have even had to borrow players from the track team, however, head coach Josh Mayhan talked about how he’s changed that. “One of my biggest goals last year was that I needed to heavily recruit women to come here. It’s traditionally been a small girl’s cross-country team here, but now we have eleven girls and that’s about the perfect size,” said Mayhan. Off-season training can be crucial for these athletes as their season

starts when they return to campus for the semester. Wood started off the summer by running 40-50 miles a week and brought her average up to around 60 miles a week by the end of the offseason. “I know my top week this summer was 70 miles, so we’ve built up a lot and it’s been pretty hard.” On the men’s team it was no different. Senior Jonathon Jeffcoat and sophomore Brandon McDonald have been training hard in the offseason to bounce back from their 8th place finish in conference last year. While Jeffcoat is impressed with the Warhawk’s top-five runners they have to offer, he is looking forward to the additions made to the team during the off-season. “We added a bunch of pieces this year that I think will make us a good all around team. We’re a young team, but we still have a lot of experience,” said Jeffcoat. The team is not the only thing runners are worried about when it comes to success in crosscountry, being able to perform well in different locations must be essential. The runners, along with their coach, all agree that their favorite meet to run at is in Fayetteville, Arkansas.

“Every year we go to the chili festival where some of the best people run. Everyone usually gets a good time, so that’s one of our main meets every year,” said McDonald. Coach Mayhan added that last year was his first time going to the chili festival with the team, but it proved to be a great run for all the Warhawks. “It’s really good competition, so it gives us that confidence going into conference races,” said Mayhan. Besides the season, coach Mayhan is also looking forward to the “Michelob Ultra Beer Mile,” which will be taking place on Sunday, September 4th at 8 p.m. The beer mile is set to be at ULM’s track and field stadium and will even feature coach Mayhan along with former coach, and now director of high school recruitment, Seth Hall. Hall and Mayhan are currently roommates, so their goal for the race is to, “keep the title in the house.” The cross-country team starts their season with a home meet this Saturday at Selman Field. The women will run at 6 p.m., and the men will run at 6:30 p.m. Come out and support our Warhawks as they hit the ground running on their new season.

Quick facts: Last season, the men’s cross-country team finished 8th in conference. The women finished 11th.

photo courtesy ULM athletics contact John Stevens at stevenjr@warhawks.ulm.edu

HUDDLE UP:The women’s cross-country team strategizes before a race last season.

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NICE SAVE!: Outside hitter Hope Pawlik celebrates after a kill during Saturday’s match. The volleyball team lost 6 sets Saturday.

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