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BRIEFS CALENDAR Monday, January

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ULM’s Got Talent auditions, 9 a.m., Student Center 170

Tuesday, January

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ULM’s Got Talent auditions, 9 a.m., Student Center 170

Wednesday, January

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ULM’s Got Talent auditions, 9 a.m., Student Center 170

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Pancake Night, 7 p.m., BCM

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Florida

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Austria

News Star- American Electric Power, the parent company of SWEPCO, will invest $100 million to build a new transmission control center in Shreveport that will strengthen the power grid in Louisiana, Texas and beyond.

The 77,000-square-foot facility will be built on 30 acres in the northwestern quadrant of the new 313-acre Resilient Technology Park.

“Louisiana residents know the importance of a stable, reliable utility system and the investments that American Electric Power is making in our state will increase the energy resilience of the entire Gulf Coast,” Gov. Jon Bel Edwards said.

MCT- A Tampa lead factory is facing $518,000 in additional fines following a two-month inspection by local environmental regulator.

County regulators began their wide-ranging inspection of Gopher in April after the Times’ investigation detailed dangerous working conditions inside the factory.

The county’s investigation found more than two dozen possible violations, including Gopher’s failure to report mechanical issues that could increase air pollution. Regulators completed the inspection in June and have since been working to reach a settlement.

MCT- The COVID surge that has overwhelmed hospitals, strained resources and sickened tens of thousands of people appears to be waning, Biden administration officials said Friday.

“In some parts of the country, we are seeing the number of daily cases caused by the Omicron variant beginning to decline,” said Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky during a White House press briefing.

The seven-day daily average of cases has decreased by 5% compared to the previous week, Walensky said.

MCT- Austria will impose fines on those without COVID vaccinations from mid-March after a transition phase that starts in February, said Chancellor Karl Nehammer.

People unwilling to get vaccinated will face penalties of as much as 3,600 euros ($4,108), the Austrian leader told reporters on Sunday. The mandate will apply to all adults living in the country except when a medical exemption is granted.

In the first phase of Austria’s policy, the unvaccinated will get a written notification. Starting in mid-March, police and other officials will start checking vaccine status, imposing fines, and ordering vaccine appointments.

$100 million project to strengthen power grid

Austria to start fining Lead factory fined for White House says environmental violations Omicron might be waning unvaccinated in March

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MIND THE MIND

"Truth is more than a mental exercise.”

TODAY IN HISTORY

January 24

Thurgood Marshall, Supreme Court justice

1935: The first canned beer, “Krueger’s Cream Ale,” is sold by American company Krueger Brewing Co. 1993: Thurgood Marshall, the first African American to sit on the Supreme Court, dies.

Front page credits:

1995: The trial of O.J. Simpson for the murder of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman begins.

Main photo: ULM Photo Services Bottom sidebar photo: ULM Athletics Top right photo: Supriya Pudasainy

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Art students designed a mural to raise awareness about mental health, which is on display in the quad. The mural will stay up until Jan. 28.

2003: The U.S. Department of Homeland Security officially begins operating.

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OPINION

Community

Monroe caters to students

Lochan Acharya College students have called Monroe home for 90 years. Due to this long history, Monroe has solidified itself as a good college town.

Some might say Monroe is a bad college town because of crime, public transportation and a lack of entertainment.

However, one of the things a good college town should have is a safe community where people can live without any worries.

Monroe is regarded as one of the most dangerous cities in the U.S, according to statistics from the FBI.

According to a study by Crime Grade, on average, a new crime happens every hour and thirty minutes in Monroe.

While this number is high, the area around the college is under the protection of the university’s police department, so the campus is much safer.

We even have the ULM Safe App which allows emergency police calls and security escort service.

Monroe also has places students can visit and relax their mind after a long day.

In Monroe, there are a lot of places we can visit like, the Downtown River Market and the Biedenharn Museum.

Places like this add to the smalltown vibe that Monroe gives off.

ULM students are able to enjoy the benefit of living in a large city with diversity, but also have a small town atmosphere that creates a sense of community.

ULM also has a unique placement with Bayou Desiard flowing through the middle. This allows for students to have access to beautiful scenery while strolling through

campus.

According to a study by the University College and Admissions Service, the environment plays a crucial role in student success, as it can decrease their stress and increase their ability to perceive information.

ULM does a lot of community events, concerts and games so students can enjoy campus life.

It is not unusual to hear about local bands or art exhibits being showcased downtown.

According to KNOE, Monroe mayor Friday Ellis also has plans to revitalize downtown Monroe to add a marina and a historic district to make it more safe.

These additions will allow Monroe to gain a better reputation and allow more people to call the city home.

Monroe has a fun environment, nice local business and cultural and social diversity which makes everyone feel welcomed and embraced by the residents of the community.

contact Lochan Acharya at axharyal@warhawks.ulm.edu

photo by Downtown Art Crawl

Foreign Affairs

War with Russia should be avoided

Swikrit Bhattarai The long-standing conflict between Russia and Ukraine is reaching a boiling point.

To avoid war, Russia and the U.S. must continue diplomatic talks until Russia removes its troops from

the Ukrainian border.

According to U.S. News, the dispute between Russia and Ukraine started after anti-Russian presidents in Ukraine sought an alliance with NATO. Russia does not want Western troops at its closest border and would like Ukraine to join other communist countries. Russia should allow Ukraine to join NATO if they wish.

Russian President Vladimir Putin and the Kremlin are carrying dangerous rhetoric that could lead to another world war.

According to CNN, Ukraine has warned the U.S. that Russia

is planting pro-communist propaganda in Ukraine to destabilize the country ahead of any planned military invasion.

Ukraine has felt an increased threat from Russia ever since 2014 when the annexation of Crimea took place.

It was slammed as an illegitimate step by Ukraine and the U.S. Similar tactics used in Crimea are used against Ukraine, according to the New York Times.

These countries should opt for a safer, diplomatic talk. There should be a mutual political understanding between the U.S. and Russia rather than engaging in war.

Speaking at a press conference, the NATO Secretary General stated that Russia will have a high price to pay for its actions.

He added that economic sanctions, financial sanctions and political restrictions are options to keep war at bay.

But Russia doesn’t seem to be troubled by these statements and plans to deploy more troops if needed.

The Wall Strret Journal reports that President Putin has kept a hard stance against the West, voicing that he will not pull his troops back until the West gives up its defensive line.

War is not a viable option. We have

read the history of the world wars.

We all know the severity of sorrow and death that will encompass the entire world if the U.S. and Russia go to war.

Entire countries could be fatally destroyed both economically and physically.

The entire world witnessed the magnitude of a decades-long war between the Taliban and the U.S. in Afghanistan.

The situation in Kabul shed tears on millions of eyes. If the U.S. and Russia are not careful, an event like this could soon occur in Ukraine.

contact Swiktit Bhattarai at bhattaraisw@warhawks.ulm.edu

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NEWS

Culture

graphic by Sunil Bishwokarma

A SENSE OF COMMUNITY: The Asian Student Association becomes the first Asian student oriented organization at ULM.

New RSO, ASA, brings diversity to campus Cindy Mai starts Asian Student Association

by Chloe Chapel

Representation at ULM is something Asian students have been missing for a while.

With only 2% of ULM students being Asian, many students felt the sense of unity within the Asian community at ULM was lost.

Cindy Mai, a senior art student, heard fellow students talking about how they wished they had support and a place to bond. This is when Mai got the idea to start an organization for Asian students.

“It was just a far-fetched dream that everyone had, and I wanted to make it happen,” Mai said.

Mai started the Asian Student Association with the purpose of providing a supportive space for the Asian community, where

students can share common struggles and bond over their cultures.

Before ASA could become an official RSO, it needed 10 members.

Other Asian students heard about ASA through Mai and quickly joined.

Christy Tran, now the vice president of ASA, said she joined because she believed ASA would help give Asian students comfort even when they’re far from home, and she wanted to be a part of that experience.

“I came from a high school with very little Asian representation and I often found difficulty connecting with my cultural background because of this,” Tran said. “During my first semester at ULM, I started to notice I was surrounded by other Asian students

with similar experiences, and I thought helping the campaign for ASA would give us all the shared comfort of a home away from home.”

Rich Shin, the fundraising officer of ASA, joined because he wanted to educate other students about Asian culture in an open and inclusive environment.

“Our goal as the ASA is to educate the public on Asian culture and to promote a positive mindset when it comes to Asian culture, while creating a supportive and inclusive atmosphere,” Shin said. “Our organization is not just limited to Asians, it is open to everyone who is interested or wants to educate themselves more on Asian culture.”

After getting enough members to become

an official RSO, ASA took off.

Tran said that because ASA is a new organization it might take a little longer to get events planned and situated, but they will have ways to support ASA soon.

“There will be so many exciting opportunities to be a part of our events and to show support,” Tran said. “Our executive board has been working together to piece together ideas that are effective and fun, and we’re excited to get members involved in that process once we get the ball rolling.”

They are starting off by raising money and awareness about ASA at ULM and within the community.

Mai said that as the organization grows, they hope to connect various cultures while giving Asian students a place where they belong.

“I hope to build other Asian students’ self-esteem and sense of belonging,” Mai said. “With ASA, I already feel like this is a huge step in providing a little more diversity at ULM.” contact Chloe Chapel at chapelcb@warhawks.ulm.edu

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NEWS

Volunteering

Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy grows through community garden, service

by Uchechi Owunna

Pamela Saulsberry was in high school when Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated. At the time, it did not make any sense to her that someone that preached love could be killed because of what he stood for.

Fifty-three years later, Saulsberry, who is now ULM’s executive director of diversity and equity, spearheaded community service as part of the university’s annual MLK Day of Service.

“Martin Luther King was a person that was trying to make America what it said it was in a participatory, non-violent way and his passing was a devastating event,” Saulsberry said. “But the way we can keep his dream alive is by perpetuating his belief especially by doing something positive for the community.”

Students from ULM and Louisiana Delta Community College gathered last Monday morning to give back to their community by working on the new Esther Gallows Community Garden.

The land for the garden was donated by Christopher Davis, the son of the late Esther Gallow.

Volunteers helped complete the final preparations on the garden before planting began.

Construction management students helped install 30 wooden planter beds in the garden while the Office of Marketing and Communication designed shirts for the volunteers.

“This project was chosen because it is transformational.

It not only benefits the community for a day, but it builds something that will last,” Saulsberry said. “It is also meeting the needs of the community as there are not many grocery stores where they can get fresh foods in that area.”

Kendrick January, the principal at the Roy Neal Shelling Sr. Elementary, said he wanted to be a part of the project after Saulsberry reached out to him regarding the community project of bringing fresh produce from the seed to the table.

“Participating in the community development especially on MLK Day is encouraged at the school,” January said. “Our teachers always share with the students the significance and achievements of Martin Luther King. We also emphasize the importance of giving back to the community too.”

A class of students from the elementary school painted labels for the flower beds and volunteers placed them.

Five of the flower beds were donated to the elementary school and they plan on planting and tending to their plants with the help of their school’s groundskeeper and their science teacher.

The garden is located between the Booker T. Washington Senior Village Apartments and the Roy Neal Shelling Elementary school.

“The location of the garden is strategic as it produces an opportunity for two generations to interact. It allows the senior citizens to share their experiences and knowledge and a way for the students to learn,” Saulsberry said. contact Uchechi Owunna at owunnaud@warhawks.ulm.edu

photos by Sid Gaulee

PLANTING PEACE: Volunteers from ULM partnered with Louisiana Delta Community College to build a community garden in celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service.

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Campus Event

JUST BREATHE: After sweating from a core workout, students cool down with a soothing mediation.

photos by Supriya Pudasainy

Sweat and Soothe energizes students

by Uchechi Owunna

After Asja Jordan taught a community yoga class at a local tea shop, the idea to begin a fitness class on campus was born. She started brainstorming ways to teach yoga but in a more relaxed way.

Jordan, Miss ULM 2022, has opened up a class called Sweat and Soothe to the ULM community.

“As Miss ULM and as an individual who believes fitness has the power to change our lives, because that’s what it has done for me, I want to make an impact on the university in whatever way, shape, or fashion,” Jordan said.

Jordan’s platform as Miss ULM is called Potential to Kinetic. It focuses on mental, physical and community health. She channels her experience as a yoga instructor and personal Jordan trainer to help promote fitness and health in her community.

Samantha Pencil, a senior mathematics ed-

ucation major, found out about the event on Instagram through ULM’s Recreational Services page.

“I like that Miss ULM is hosting a fitness event because it is a positive way for Miss ULM to help students feel welcomed and show that you can work out while also juggling other things,” Pencil said. “I will be attending the event in the future.”

Jordan said she’s an advocate for physical fitness, mental health and personal growth.

“This class specifically ties into my role as Miss ULM because it gives me a way to provide a fun opportunity for students to get in shape and get more flexible,” Jordan said.

As students laid down their yoga mats, they started the first part of the class—core exercise.

Then, they moved on to high-intensity interval training and cooled down with yoga.

This intertwined the energy of a hype workout and the calming energy of mediation and yoga.

Even though only nine people attended the class, Jordan was satisfied with the turnout and expects more people to show up for fu-

PUSH UP, PUSH DOWN: Miss ULM 2022, Asja Jordan, leads students in an intense workout before moving into calming yoga.

ture classes.

“We had so much fun and the participants all put in good work,” Jordan said. “It was really exciting seeing everybody work hard, to feel the energy in the room with everybody struggling together and also getting better together.”

Sweat and Soothe will be hosted by Asja Jordan every Thursday at 6 p.m. at the Activity Center.

contact Uchechi Owunna at owunnaud@warhawks.ulm.edu

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Movie Review

‘Scream’ pays homage to the past, directors

by Sujan Dhakal

The newest addition to the “Scream” horror movie franchise hit theaters on Jan. 14. The legendary director Wes Craven’s franchise was this time directed

by Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillet—the directors of “Ready Or Not.” The movie starred actors from the original movies including Neve Campbell, Courtney Cox and David Arquette. But there are also a lot of new faces as the movie progresses.

The movie’s plot doesn’t stray from the original “Scream” movies.

Twenty five years after the series of murders in Woodsboro, a new killer emerges, and Sidney Prescott must return to unveil the truth.

However, Sidney’s appearance is delayed.

For me it evoked the usual jump scare, but it didn’t put me on the edge of my seat. The scenes were very predictable so there was also a huge lack of anticipation.

However, I did enjoy some scenes that were intensified with close up shots. For example, the first appearance of Sidney. And some horror scenes were particularly interesting because of the similar technique used by the past director.

Many scenes had been done before in previous “Scream” films. This might be because the directors wanted to show respect to Wes Craven.

But I wanted to see something new this time, and I was disappointed.

I found past “Scream” movies utterly comedic, which is why I decided to see this movie at the theater.

But this time the movie didn’t do so well in that aspect. The most eye-catching thing this movie offers to audiences is the actors.

Everyone will enjoy how good David Arquette’s performance is.

Also, two new faces Jenna Ortega and Melissa Barrera did justice to their respective roles.

The soundtrack is great and there are some unusual mechanical background sounds, which I haven’t experienced in any other slasher movies.

However, I wouldn’t bother spending my money on watching “Scream” in theaters.

These days the horror movies are not just about Ghostface going around murdering a bunch of people like they were in the late 90s.

We now have great scary movies like “Midsommar “and “The Witch,” which are so eerie to watch. “Scream” just didn’t intrigue me.

Though I loved a few creative choices made in this film, I didn’t like it overall.

It’s high time for slasher movies to start offering audiences something intriguing or else the era for these movies will be over soon. contact Sujan Dhakal at dhakalsu@warhawks.ulm.edu

Recommendations

Hawkeye’s favorite eateries to try this semester Maggie’s Pick: One of my favorite places to eat is The Levee Grill. It is located near the river offering a great view. But the view is not as good as the food.

The pork chops and the chicken quesadilla are my favorite things on the menu. The food is well priced and they give you a lot of food. The restaurant is not well-known, but it is definitely worth a try.

Loryn’s Pick: Revival Pizza Co. has a fun atmosphere and it’s always a good time. Everything is movie-themed.

There’s a wall with a mural of movie characters and there are a lot of cool movie posters. They always have good music playing too. And everything on the menu is delicious. My favorite is the Big Kahuna burger.

Cameron’s Pick: 2 Dudes Brew and Que is without a doubt the best BBQ in the twin cities. Anyone with an appetite will be satisfied as their plate is filled with speciality meats. Guests might even be lucky enough to meet Dude himself—an English Bulldog—while enjoying their meal.

Carley’s Pick: There are two things that I need to have a good day—a good lunch and coffee. This is why Standard Coffee Co. is my favorite go-to spot for lunch. Standard has an amazing atmosphere and creative decor.

I recommend having the Tonkotsu Ramen. Then, on my way out, I usually order the 523 in a frappe to kickstart my afternoon.

Chloe’s Pick: Javi P’s is a great alternative to Chipotle, as we don’t have one in Monroe. The ingredients at Javi P’s always taste fresh and delicious.

I usually get a shrimp bowl, but I have heard they have amazing burritos. You can also buy drinks like margaritas there which are pretty good and kind of strong.

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SPORTS

Opinion

Transfer portal created college free agency

Jonah Bostick In 2018, the NCAA introduced the modernized transfer portal.

It was a new system in which athletes could transfer to other schools with less restrictions than before. Previously,

undergraduate players could transfer to another school to play but it would cost them a year of play time.

A revision was made in 2021 to the transfer portal—all athletes, graduate and undergraduate were immediately eligible to play for their new team the following season.

While the transfer portal has given more opportunities to student athletes, the portal is more harmful than good.

From a player’s perspective, the transfer portal is overall a positive system, as it provides more options for a player. For example, if a player is unsatisfied with their

current school, they can now go to any school they want without preexisting restrictions. These restrictions included limiting transfer to a school in the same conference.

However, the transfer portal particularly harms the programs who aren’t the cream of the crop.

If your university is not one of the top dogs, the portal is a harmful system.

The portal has lowered the value of high school recruiting. A commitment to a school means less now than ever before, since the portal is now always an option, it feels like athletes don’t really commit when coming out

of high school. What used to be a three to four year commitment can be taken away after one season.

Some schools now don’t even bother with recruiting players out of high school. For example, the 15-man recruiting class for Texas State football in 2021 only consisted of transferring players from other schools.

The transfer portal also provides a disadvantage to the smaller programs.

Let’s say for example that ULM has an elite level player yet the team has a losing season. Any star player on a team could transfer away to a team with

better odds at a winning season, unless they felt compelled to stay at their current program.

Now with the name, image and likeness ruling (NIL) in place, the transfer portal is now equivalent to free agency. Schools can now offer NIL deals to athletes, which is basically like offering them a contract to play for them.

Although the transfer portal does have its benefits, it still produces more bad than good, and it has many problems which can deteriorate the tradition of college sports. contact Jonah Bostick at bostickjm@warhawks.ulm.edu

Tennis

Hot-handed Hawks take down Tigers in Monroe to start spring season Coach Zaki claims first Division I win in debut

by Maggie Eubanks and Cameron Jett

Coaching changes can be daunting, but starting with a win can put some worries to rest. In his ULM coaching debut, Abdelrahman Zaki helped guide the Warhawks to a 6-1 victory over their in-state rival Grambling State.

This victory allowed Zaki to claim his first Division I coaching win.

ULM closed out the frigid day by winning its last five matches and garnered praise from their new coach.

“I thought we did a good a job not taking the opponent lightly,” Zaki said. “The ladies were serious and Zaki focused tactically across the board.”

The Warhawks prevailed through

the cold weather as they got the win at home. ULM performed well across the board in an excellent team win.

Sophomore Hala Badwy was the top performer for the Warhawks defeating her opponent in singles competition 6-0, 6-1. She also combined with her doubles partner freshman Alex Anghel to defeat the Tigers 6-3.

Angel also had a successful weekend in singles’ competition after she defeated her opponent 6-2, 6-1.

Juniors Madalina Grigoriu and Jimena Garbino defeated their doubles opponents 6-1, and their singles opponents 6-1, 6-1 and 6-1, 6-2 respectively.

The last players for ULM that added to the successful weekend was sophomores Giovanna Pereira and Oleksandra Balaba. They teamed up to win the last doubles’ match 6-3 and Pereira won her singles’ match 7-5, 6-0. contact Maggie Eubanks at eubanksml@warhawks.ulm.edu contact Cameron Jett at jettcm@warhawks.ulm.edu

photo courtesy ULM Athletics

TIGER TAMER: The Warhawks routed Grambling 6-1 to start the year.

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SPORTS

Men’s Basketball

photos by Calli Sinclair

GRIT AND GRIND: Warhawk forward Thomas Howell (left) looks for an inside pass. Guard Elijah Gonzalez (right) searches for a cutting teammate. Andre Jones (bottom) rises up for a slam.

Sun Belt elites light up ULM in Fant-Ewing

by Jonah Bostick

Following a 62-55 statement win over Sun Belt powerhouse UT Arlington, the Warhawks were going into the week with high hopes on continuing their momentum.

However, the Warhawks failed to build off of the momentum, and ended up dropping both contests of the week.

In the first game against Troy, The Warhawks got off to a rocky start. Due to Troy producing 67% shooting compared to ULM’s 34%, the Trojans dominated the first half, and even held a 41-18 lead with seven minutes to play. While the Warhawks were able to make it a 14 point game at the half, the Trojans lead still loomed large.

“Obviously, the first half was a disaster for us”, said head coach Keith Richard, “It was too big a hole

to climb back”.

The Warhawks performed better in the second half, and even outscored the Trojans 36-30.

However, the surge was not enough, and the Warhawks lost 73-65.

“You can’t give up 60 percent from the field and 47 percent from the 3-point line on your home court and expect to win,” Richard said.

Leaders for the Warhawks included Russell Harrison, who went 5/9 in total shooting including 3/6 in 3-point shooting, scoring 15 points, and Andre Jones, who went 6/13 for 13 points.

The second game featured a matchup vs South Alabama, who ranked among the top teams in the SBC. After falling behind eight points to start, the Warhawks surged back, outscoring the Jaguars 22-3 to build a 25-14 lead with around seven

minutes to play in the first half.

However, USA followed with a surge of their own, finishing the half with a 19-10 run.

South Alabama continued the momentum in the second half, with a 15-2 start. The Warhawks never recovered and lost 68-56.

Several factors went into the Warhawks loss on Saturday. ULM was outscored 27-7 on points off of turnovers. Fastbreak points proved to be a worse category, with the Warhawks being outscored 17-0 throughout the game.

“I’m looking down at the stat sheet and there’s 27 points off turnovers.

The majority of those were against the zone. They’re a really fast team and they explode in transition,” Richard said. “Those turnovers are undefended points, and that was the story of the game.”

Leaders for the game included

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Andre Jones, who produced 13 points, going 6-10 shooting, and Thomas Howell, who scored 8 points while going 2-5 shooting with four free throws made.

With the two losses, the Warhawks

drop to 10-10 overall on the season, with a 2-6 conference record. The Warhawks will look to rebound next week with games vs Georgia Southern and Georgia State. contact Jonah Bostick at bostickjm@warhawks.ulm.edu