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News Star- Teenagers who were being held in an Orleans Parish detention center were illegally evacuated to an adult correctional facility during Hurricane Ida, a lawsuit filed Tuesday alleges.

The 36 teenagers, ages 14-18, were sent from the Juvenile Justice Intervention Center to Elayn Hunt Correctional Center, about 60 miles northwest of New Orleans, where they had "horrific experiences," Families and Friends of Louisiana’s Incarcerated Children Executive Director Gina Womack said in a press conference.

"Most did not eat for days because the quality of food was so poor. (It was) without air conditioning. Children were only allowed one shower during their five-day stay," she said. "Children lived in fear not knowing how long they would remain at Hunt and had no contact with their families."

MCT- A massive manhunt is underway after a young officer was shot and killed early Saturday outside his police station in Georgia, officials said.

Dylan Harrison, 26, was working his first shift as a part-time officer with the Alamo Police Department when he was gunned down outside the station about 1 a.m., Georgia Bureau of Investigation spokeswoman Natalie Ammons said at a Saturday afternoon news conference.

Harrison, who lived in Laurens County, is survived by his wife and their 6-month-old son, officials said.

A manhunt is underway for 43-yearold Damien Anthony Ferguson, who goes by “Luke,” according to the GBI. A “Blue Alert” was issued for the Alamo man and a $17,500 reward is being offered for information leading to his capture.

MCT- Pfizer employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID in coming weeks or face termination.

The Pharma company is mandating all U.S.-based employees and contractors be fully vaccinated by Nov. 15, according to an internal Sept. 21 memo obtained Friday by CBS affiliate, News Channel 3.

The requirement does not apply to those with a religious or medical exemptions, according to the outlet.

Those who do not abide by the requirement and do not have an exemption could get the boot, according to the memo from Nicole Shaffer, senior director of colleague wellness at Pfizer.

The company previously required unvaccinated workers submit to weekly testing for the virus, according to the outlet.

The changes are a result of the company looking to act “in the spirit of Pfizer’s value of equity,” the memo read.

MCT- Chinese warplanes again made sorties in record numbers close to Taiwan on Monday, continuing their display of military might over the past four days. People’s Liberation Army aircraft conducted 56 flights near Taiwan on Monday, with 52 fighter jets detected during daylight hours and another four at night, Taiwan’s Defense Ministry said on Twitter. It follows the transit of Taiwan’s air defense identification zone by 16 Chinese aircraft on Sunday, 39 on Saturday and 38 on Friday.

The flights came as China holds National Day celebrations to mark the 72nd anniversary of the People’s Republic’s founding. Beijing views Taiwan—a democratically governed island—as its territory.

Taiwan’s Mainland Affairs Council strongly protested the actions by the Chinese warplanes and demanded Beijing stop the incursions, it said in a statement late Monday.

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TODAY IN HISTORY

ROLLIN' THROUGH MIDTERMS

"For all of its uncertainty, we can not flee the future."

October 11 1864:

Barbara Jordan, former U.S. Congress member

Slavery is abolished in

Maryland.

1971: John Lennnon's song, "Imagine," is released as a single.

1975: Saturday Night Live premieres with George Carlin as the host.

1984: Kathy Sullivan becomes the first woman to walk in space.

1970: The first three-way U.S. presidential debate occurs with George H. W. Bush, Bill Clinton and Ross Perot.

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2015: Nepal's parliament elects Khadga Prasad Sharma Oli as prime minister.

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The Honors Program hosted a bowling social last week for students to relax during midterms.

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BRIEFS

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School of Construction Management receives $250k from La. contractors ULM’s School of Construction Management was granted $250,000 on Sept. 30. The donation came from the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors and the Contractors’ Education Trust Fund.

This is the second year the two organizations have donated $250,000 to the SCM. The check was presented on Sept. 30 along with a reception to thank the organizations for all they’ve done for the SCM. Over the years, the LSLBC has donated $1,142,000 to the SCM and the CETF has donated $400,000 and funded a $1 million endowed chair.

Michelle McEacharn, the dean of the College of Business and Social Sciences, thanked the two organizations at the reception.

“We thank you from the bottom of our

hearts for everything that you do, which advances not only the Construction Management program but the College of Business and Social Sciences and ULM,” McEacharn said.

Ed Brayton, the director of the SCM, said the school’s progress through the years is thanks to the two organizations.

Brayton said the money they’ve received in the past has been used to build an atrium and a computer room.

This year, they plan to build a pre-engineering building for the construction practice area.

“We have been able to do what we’ve done because of these private funds," Brayton said. "We have really turned this program around because of them.”

Health

Delta Sigma Theta helps raise awareness of breast cancer Delta Sigma Theta recognized Breast Cancer Awareness Month last week with an event called "Big or Small Save them All." Students, faculty and staff honored breast cancer awareness by putting pink handprints on a board.

Destiny Gilmore, the president of Delta Sigma Theta, said they wanted to host an event with a relaxing environment where people could recognize those who are battling breast cancer and remember those who have lost their lives to it.

Gilmore said she knows three people who are currently battling breast cancer and sees their struggles every day.

"We wanted females and males to understand the importance of at-home self tests and early detection becase that can increase your survival," Gilmore said.

According to the Carol Milgard Breast Center, women whose breast cancer is detected at an early stage have a 93% or higher survival rate in the first five years.

"We enjoy hosting events that spread awareness for cause because it is our responsibility to help our community," Gilmore said. "If we can help one person, that’s one person who’s life we’ve changed."

Gilmore also said the event was meant to help students realize that breast cancer can happen to anyone. She said students often take their health for granted becuase they're young and consumed with work and school, but a brief at-home exam can save your life.

"The greatest thing we can do is advocate for early detection," Gilmore said. photo courtesy ULM photo services

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OPINION OPINION

Indigenous Peoples’ Day

Columbus Day should be renamed in all states

Carley Nail Every year when Oct. 11 rolls around we see people taking the day off of work and celebrating Columbus Day. But we also see the push to show recognition to Native Americans who this land first belonged to.

This makes people think about what this holiday is really celebrating. We should use this time to pay tribute to Native Americans.

Columbus Day became a legal holiday in 1971. But according to Times Record News, Indigenous Peoples’ Day was first considered in 1977 during a United Nations conference.

The fact that Indigenous Peoples’ Day was first considered at the UN

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was momentous because it meant that the story of the Native American genocide had made it to the global stage.

Since then, many cities and states have taken the step to rename Columbus Day as Indigenous Peoples’ Day. In fact, Gov. Edwards declared Louisiana’s first Indigenous Peoples’ Day in 2019. We no longer celebrate Columbus Day. This is a step in the right direction, and all other states that still observe Columbus Day should consider renaming the holiday.

Many see Columbus Day as just a day off of work and don’t even celebrate the holiday anyway. If this is the case, why does Columbus Day even exist?

According to History television network, Columbus Day commemorates the landing of Christopher Columbus in the Americas in 1492.

While Columbus did land in the Americas, he did not discover it.

There were many Native Americans that already called this land home,

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but they quickly had it taken away after Columbus and his band of thieves entered the Americas.

Also, according to the Washington Post, Columbus never stepped foot in what is now the U.S. So it shouldn’t have become a holiday in the first place. It makes no sense.

Columbus and the colonists killed many Native Americans. They ruthlessly claimed land that was not theirs to take and left death and destruction in their wake. But this is rarely taught in history classes.

The destruction that Columbus caused was sadly only the beginning for Native Americans, as millions have been killed since then, according to Insider.

You have probably heard the phrase, “History is written by the victors.”

And that’s definitely true here. Native Americans have had their land taken from them. They are still being suppressed to this day.

Instead of celebrating a mass murderer, we should give tribute to Native Americans and the part that they play in our history. contact Carley Nail at nailcn@warhawks.ulm.edu

Academics

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Sabina Dahal When it comes to college admissions, job applications and future success, grades should be regarded as the most essential criteria. Excellent grades can open the very best doors available.

You name it—Ivy League schools, top corporations, the possibilities are endless. And there’s nothing stopping you from going any further once you’ve opened the best door.

The importance of grades in college cannot be overstated. High school grades are crucial indicators for college admissions counselors in predicting future academic success.

Graduate school and many highly

selective firms also place a premium on college grades.

Many students shrug off the importance of grades and live their lives by the “C’s get degrees” motto.

And it’s true—C’s do get degrees. But they also make you average in the eyes of future schools and employers.

With a limited number of spaces available and hundreds of candidates, using grade criteria to determine who gets a chance would be a simple and effective process.

Good grades indicate a willingness to study, which is one of many attributes sought by colleges and businesses.

While grades don’t necessarily determine your success in life, they do reflect the presence or absence of intelligence and work ethic.

A research paper co-authored by Nobel Prize-winning economist James Heckman found that personality is one of the most important predictors of success.

Grades capture personality traits like perseverance, diligence and self-

discipline. These are three helpful traits that can lead to success.

Getting a solid education and good grades in school is a pretty safe method to boost your chances of becoming successful in our society.

And yes, there are those who barely make it to graduation or drop out but then go on to have a great career.

Sometimes breaking the mold is how entrepreneurs, innovators and people in the creative sectors succeed.

However, having a reputable college degree can improve your chances of employment and can help you work up the ranks in your job hierarchy more quickly.

According to Career Glider, even though it does depend on the company and the job you are doing, having a degree will always make you a more favorable candidate than someone who doesn’t.

Good grades lead to a reputable college degree which leads to a successful job. contact Sabina Dahal at dahalsa@warhawks.ulm.edu

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China has no right to take Taiwan Maggie Eubanks The United States has always run the world stage. From the end of the American Revolution to today, the influence and power of America, whether good or bad, has spread throughout all corners of the world.

But there seems to be a new kid on the block trying to get their own hand in—China.

China has always been a major power in the East, but due to economic and military advances, they are now a formidable global power.

But China is trying to use this power and influence to gain Taiwan’s land and people.

China needs to learn from the United States’s mistakes with their

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unsuccessful attempts at imperialism and work with what they have.

There is a policy that the Chinese government likes to use a lot called the “One-China” policy.

According to BBC News, the OneChina policy “is the diplomatic acknowledgement of China’s position that there is only one Chinese government.”

Even though countries like Taiwan and Hong Kong have declared

independence from mainland China, the Chinese government refuses to accept this.

Taiwan operates as a fully independent country. China has no influence in their government and they hold democratic elections in contrast to China’s Communist Party.

Until recently, Hong Kong operated as an independent government with little influence from mainland China.

But now China has taken full control

over the country.

There were protests in Hong Kong to try to stop this, but without a way to defend themselves, these protests were quickly stopped.

China was going to get control over Hong Kong regardless of what they did. According to History television network, Hong Kong was to operate as an independent country until 2047.

But China decided to speed this process up in a way that took away the rights and civil liberties of Hong Kongers.

This was wrong and inhumane.

China is now trying to do the same thing with Taiwan and the U.S. should intervene.

Taiwan is one of the only democratic countries in the East, and for them to be taken over by China would not only be a loss for the Taiwanese people but for freedom in the region.

Taiwan has the highest Freedom House ranking on the Asian continent at 80, compared to China’s 10.

Freedom House ranks the overall freedom and liberties that a country possesses.

In the past few weeks, China has

made military moves to show that they are considering taking Taiwan by force.

According to AP News, China has flown over 100 military planes into airspace near Taiwan in the past week. These moves are a reckless and irresponsible show of force.

They also come in the wake of the United Nations secretary general, Antonio Guterres, warning of a possible “new Cold War” between the U.S. and China.

The two countries have an abysmal relationship at best and China is not helping matters with these military exercises.

If these displays of power continue, Taiwan, backed by the U.S., will be eager to show the force that they possess which could lead to a very dangerous situation in the South China Sea. China is a world power without Taiwan. The Chinese government needs to focus on the problems they have on the mainland after capturing Hong Kong and leave Taiwan alone. contact Maggie Eubanks at eubanksml@warhawks.ulm.edu

YouTube

Family vlogging channels are unethical, immoral

Think back to all the things you went through during puberty— the acne, love conflicts, confidence issues and the journey of discovering yourself. Now imagine having a camera shoved in your face during that time, whether you like it or not.

This is essentially what family YouTube channels are doing. They are making millions from YouTube videos at their children’s expense, all in the name of documenting their childhood.

Family YouTube channels should be closely monitored by YouTube and there should be strict guidelines about filming children who either don’t know what’s going on or just don’t want to be filmed.

Some channels, like “8 Passengers,” have gotten heat in the past three years over the lack of privacy they give their children. “8 Passengers” mother, Ruby Franke, was called out for vlogging details of her children’s lives that would normally be private, like conversations about puberty, even though the children kept telling her to put down the camera.

Aside from the fact that most of the children featured in these videos have no control over their digital presence, some of the children featured on these channels are not taken care of and are neglected by their parents.

There’s so much emotional and mental abuse in the social media world. Even adults find it difficult to cope with trolls and negative comments online. It is even more difficult for children because they do not understand what is happening.

According to Candid Orange Magazine, it was not until 2018 that California introduced the “kid influencer” bill that requires child stars under 18 to obtain a child performer service permit to work in traditional media. But this does not to apply to influencers whose performances are unpaid or shorter

than an hour.

This raises the question—How are they holding YouTube channels accountable?

Another family that has repeatedly posted content with sexual undertones featuring children is the ACE family.

One video among their many questionable contents was one where the father, Austin McBroom, took his niece to an adult store. He then proceeded to video himself joking about and handing her a phallic lollipop.

There is no way this child understood what the object was or what was happening at that time. Exposing young children to these kinds of situations lays the foundations for future trauma or mental issues.

There is nothing wrong with wanting to document your children and capture every moment to remember. But a whole other shade is cast when content that should be private is made public for financial gain. contact Uchechi Owunna at owunnaud@warhawks.ulm.edu

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NEWS

Politics

Congress struggles to increase debt ceiling

by Kalei Crawford

If the U.S. Treasury wanted to borrow money about 100 years ago, it most likely would have been approved by Congress. The same cannot be said today.

According to the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, Congress passed the first aggregate debt limit in 1939. This set the debt ceiling at $45 billion, which was about 10% above the total debt at the time.

A debt ceiling is the limit of money that the government can borrow, according to the U.S. Treasury.

Currently, the U.S. Treasury is looking to raise the debt ceiling for the 95th time since 1944, according to the Guardian. However, this time raising the debt ceiling has been difficult to pass through Congress due to lack of Republican support.

According to CNN, Republican Congress members think raising the debt ceiling to the proposed amount of $3.5 trillion is too much.

They feel a more appropriate amount is $1.5 trillion.

As of last week, the Senate approved a temporary increase to the

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debt ceiling, which lifted it to $28.9 trillion, according to Reuters.

Without the temporary increase, the government would have been forced to shut down.

Jennifer Dumas, an assistant political science professor, said a government shutdown could affect a lot of people.

“You might see federal workers not

getting paid, you might see social security checks not going out [and you might see] veteran’s benefits not going out,” Dumas said.

Even though the debt ceiling was

temporarily raised, Congress only has until December to decide if they will permanently raise it, according to Reuters.

However, even if it is raised now, it will need to be raised again in the near future.

According to the Associated Press, under former President Trump, the debt ceiling was raised three times.

Many people want the debt ceiling to be eliminated to avoid this problem again, according to NBC News.

Joshua Stockley Stockley, the political science coordinator, said the initial idea of having a debt ceiling was to control government spending but this is not possible when Congress increases the limit overtime.

“Eliminating the debt ceiling is the only way to stop this cycle," Stockley said. contact Kalei Crawford at crawfokg@warhawks.ulm.edu

Hurricane Ida

Donation drive gathers supplies to send south

by William Chapman It’s been over a month since Hurricane Ida tore through eight states in the U.S. There are still people across multiple states in temporary housing that are struggling to find resources and get back on their feet after losing everything they had, according to the Red Cross Association.

According to the New York Times, many people affected by Hurricane Ida need donations. They need items like soap, shampoo and other toiletries due to the conditions they’re still facing.

Delta Sigma Theta knows people still need help, so they decided to step up.

Last week, Delta Sigma Theta held a donation drive for women and children impacted

by Hurricane Ida. According to Tia McGowan, Delta Sigma Theta’s committee chair, their highlighted donation items were shampoo, conditioner, feminine hygiene products, soap, lotion, deodorant, toothbrushes and toothpaste.

Over 20 students made donations and around 50 attended the event to learn what can be donated in the future.

Destiny Gilmore, the president of Delta Sigma Theta, said the donations will go to different areas in southern Louisiana.

“We are currently planning to send supplies down to South Louisiana near the LaPlace and other surrounding areas,” Gilmore said.

Gilmore and McGowan felt this drive was important to set up because many past members of the sorority had friends and family that experienced the negative effects of Hurricane Ida. Gilmore said, “Although none of our current members or their families were affected by the storm, we have friends, family, and other members of our sorority who were affected. We wanted to show that we are here to help in whatever capacity we can.”

McGowan said that Delta Sigma Theta is focused on providing a helping hand to those in need no matter the situation.

When they heard about Hurricane Ida they knew they had to help.

“My committee’s idea as a whole is to help,” McGowan said. “I feel like the community affected would be very appreciative of the donation drive, [especially since] a lot of people are still recovering from the damage.”

If you did not have time to make the donation drive, you can still donate.

Delta Sigma Theta will continue to take donations if you contact their email, lamdarho1074@yahoo.com, or call them at (318) 451-7913 and say you want to donate. contact William Chapman at chapmanww@warhawks.ulm.edu

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LENDING A HELPFUL HAND: Delta Sigma Theta collects items for women and children that will donated to areas in southern Louisiana.

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Politics

Students register to vote before primaries

by Chloe Chapel In the 2020 presidential election, 52-55% of voting-eligible people aged 18 to 29 cast a ballot. This was a 5-10% increase from the 2016 election, according to Tisch University.

Voting surged because college students were able to register to vote and cast their votes in ballot drop boxes on campus, according to Best Colleges.

With the primary elections coming up, politicians hope college-aged students will continue to show up to vote.

Omega Psi Phi hosted a voter registration drive where students could register to vote and get information about voting in the primary election in order to potentially increase young voter turnout.

According to Global Citizen, many Americans don’t vote in primary elections because they don’t know about the election, don’t know what is on the ballot, aren’t registered to vote or they don’t feel the election is important.

Perkins Kenneth Johnson Jr., the Omega Psi Phi public relations officer, said while the event was help students register to vote, Omega Psi Phi helped students who were already registered to vote by in-

forming them of what is going to be on the ballot.

“We informed the voters of the upcoming primary election […] because it is important for young people to vote because we are so diverse,” Johnson said.

According to the Louisiana Secretary of State’s office, Ouachita Parish will have local races including the Louisiana House of Representative for District 16, propositions and four Constitutional amendments on their ballot.

James Perkins, the vice president of Omega Psi Phi, said that while this is a smaller election, it is still important because it gives Johnson students an opportunity to stand up for what they believe in.

“It’s important for young people to vote because it’s our right and our chance to help towards what we believe in and stand for,” Perkins said.

Perkins said they successfully registered three students to vote and informed many students about to what will be on the ballot.

Omega Psi Phi plans to hold more events like this in the future when more elections happen, according to Johnson. contact Chloe Chapel at chapelcb@warhawks.ulm.edu

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NEWS

Medicine

Breast cancer can appear in women, men

by Chloe Chapel An estimated 284,000 people in the U.S. will be diagnosed with breast cancer in 2021, according to Cancer.

Net. Breast cancer most commonly affects women. However, men can also develop breast cancer.

According to the CDC, about 1 out of every 100 breast cancer cases diagnosed in the U.S. is found in a man.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which is a time dedicated to spreading awareness about breast cancer in women and men while remembering those who have lost their lives.

However, men are often left out of the narrative because breast cancer in men is rare, according to Johns Hopkins University.

Paul Sylvester, a pharmacy professor, researches breast cancer and explained that breast cancer in men is important to look at because it can be deadly. However, it’s not as common in men as in women, so it can often be overlooked.

“It can be very aggressive and can be very deadly, so it is a serious issue […] but it’s actually quite rare,” SylSylvester vester said.

Sylvester believes that men are somewhat protected from breast cancer because of

their testosterone while estrogen can stimulate breast cancer in women.

“What happens is the estrogen will stimulate the mammary gland to grow if it’s normal. It also stimulates the breast cells if they’re tumor cells,” Sylvester said. “Testosterone has a way of antagonizing the effects of estrogen, so if estrogen stimulates breast cancer, […] testosterone kind of blocks that effect and has a protective effect to some extent.”

Even though men and women might develop breast cancer differently, breast cancer in men is often found the same way as in women.

According to the CDC, many men find out they have breast cancer because they feel or see a change in their breast. These changes can include lumps, swelling of the breast, redness, flaky skin, nipple discharge and dimpling of the breast skin.

According to Breastercancer.org, women should frequently perform breast self-exams and see a doctor immediately if they notice any changes. However, since breast cancer is rarer in men, they should only do a self-exam if they notice a change and they should also see a doctor immediately after noticing the changes.

Many men don’t know the signs of breast cancer, so continuing to spread awareness is important, according to Siva Murru.

Murru, an assistant professor of organic chemistry, said promoting cancer awareness

graphic by Chloe Chapel

I'M A SURVIVOR: On average, the 5-year survival rate for men with breast cancer is 97% if the cancer is localized, 83% if it's regional and 22% if it is distant, according to the American Cancer Society.

can help people now and in the future because it could potentially save someone’s life.

“It is important to promote the awareness of cancers, particularly breast cancer, by spreading the information on yearly screenings such as mammograms for early detection, by raising awareness

about the risk factors that possibly lead to cancers and of course sharing the survivor’s stories would help inspiring other patients,” Murru said.

Delta Sigma Theta hosted their “Big or Small Save Them All” event last week that informed students that breast cancer can happen in both men and women and taught them the of early signs of it and how to perform self-tests.

Destiny Gilmore, the president of Delta Sigma Theta, said she knows multiple people battling breast can-

cer, but because they knew the early signs, they detected it quickly and are now living healthy lives.

“Events like these help students to realize that it can happen to anyone, and not just males or females in older age,” Gilmore said. “Sometimes we take our physical health for granted because we are so consumed with work and school, however a brief self-test exam at home can save your life.” contact Chloe Chapel at chapelcb@warhawks.ulm.edu

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Academics

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CAN'T REMEMBER TO FORGET: According to Goodwin University, one of the best ways to retain knowledge is through hands-on experience because it stimulates students' minds and hands, which makes them engage more with what they're learning.

Students fear they're not retaining knowledge

by Jonathan Hannon

Imagine you’re sitting at your desk at your new office job. You’ve prepared for this moment since you started college.

You log in to your computer and look at an email your boss sent you with a list of tasks for the day. You’re excited to get started until you come across one word in the email that just isn’t clicking.

You can remember what class you heard the term and you know it was on a test, but you can’t remember Farhat what it means.

According to Edutopiq, roughly 56% of what people learn is lost in an hour, 66% is lost after a day and 75% is lost after six days.

Many students already feel nervous to get out of school and begin their career. The added pressure of trying to remember everything you learned

can be stressful.

According to a study done by McGraw Hill, 4 in 10 students feel well-prepared for their careers after college.

The study also reported that less than half of the students felt they'd gained the critical skills they needed to go into the workplace.

Steven Burnside, the VAPA technical director, said that students will most likely forget some things they learned. However, he said they should not feel stressed because if you enjoy what you are learning and want to use it for your career, you will remember a lot more than you think.

“A lot of what I remember pertains to what I do for a living,” Burnside said. “So, I remember a lot of terms and processes that I learned for theatre since I work in theatre.”

According to Twig Tasks, this is common. The more someone is interested in a topic, the more likely they are to retain the information.

However, with the stress of college and the fast-paced learning environment, many students do not have time to focus on what they’re in-

terested in or do not have time to reinforce information in general.

Jeremy Bell, the coordinator of special educations programs, said to help with this, students should use application to reinforce knowledge.

One example is if you learn a new word in class, try to work it into your everyday vocabulary.

While this isn’t possible for students in all majors, Bell recommended some other methods that can be beneficial when studying.

“We [all] use different strategies, but […] writing stuff down, highlighting and constantly reading helps [students] learn,” Bell said.

Noor Farhat, a medical laboratory science major, said she uses active recall because, “Based off psychology and research, active recall is the best way to retain what you learn.”

According to Learning Course Online, active recall is a learning principle and study method that trains the brain to remember and retrieve information. contact Jonathan Hannon at hannonjo@warhawks.ulm.edu

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Community Event

Photo courtesy Downtown Art Gallery

THE 'EARTH' WITHOUT 'ART' IS JUST 'EH': Warhawks and the Monroe community unite as they appreciate the work of local artists as the Downtown Art Crawl, hosted every other month, starts back.

Warhawks, community unite in appreciation of art

by Calli Sinclair

Warhawks, Monroe and the West Monroe community united as they celebrated art at the monthly Downtown Gallery Crawl last week.

The crawl is hosted by the Downtown Arts Alliance—a non-profit board comprised of volunteers—six times a year.

The DAA strives to advocate for visual and performance art by hosting the Downtown Gallery Crawl with the community as its biggest supporter.

On thursday, locals flocked to the downtown galleries to admire the art of fellow Louisianans.

The featured artists consisted of Monroe and West Monroe natives as

well as artists who traveled from other areas in the state.

Participating galleries included the Anapole, Outside, Palace, Sugar, Neville House, Flying Tiger, La’Bella and Revival.

Chris Salsbury, a local crawler, believes the Downtown Gallery Crawl is important for the community.

“It’s a great opportunity for local artists to show their work and for us to support them," Salsbury said. "It helps bring artists together too.”

Ruby Taylor, a senior art major, sees it as a better means of receiving exposure as an artist.

“It allows artists, small businesses, and makers to grow and be seen by

the public instead of hoping to be noticed on social media,” Taylor said.

Jordan Ritchie, another Monroe local, said the crawl values the hard work and dedication the DAA and local artists bring to the community.

“I am happy Taylor the crawl is happening again because it helps grow downtown Monroe and West Monroe,” Ritchie said. "It’s an amazing opportunity.”

Many of the artists that participate in the crawls are ULM faculty, students

or alumni.

“During this pandemic, we can feel so divided, but with events like the crawl happening again, we feel reunited,” Salsbury said.

Lexi Smith, a local ceramics artist and ULM graduate, is thankful for the opportunity to display her work at the crawl.

“At the D ow ntow n Gallery Crawl, artists get Smith the exposure they normally wouldn’t get on social media, and this helps bring us together,” Smith said.

Asja Jordan, a public administration graduate student, believes the crawl enhances the community and the culture of Monroe and West Monroe.

“Events like the Downtown Gallery Crawl Jordan are important because it inspires connectedness," Jordan said. "It’s good reassurance for the community.” contact Calli Sinclair at sinclac@warhawks.ulm.edu

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Recommendations

Community 'tribe' supports foster children African songs

by Morgan Andrews

Security, trust and love are just a few values that most people want to have in a relationship. For more than 400,000 children and teenagers in the foster care system, these values are not only wanted but necessary.

The Foster Hope Alliance partnered with the ULM Health Studies department to help create the “Tribe” event.

Teenagers aged 14 to 17, the most renounced age group of foster kids, came to connect with other teens across Louisiana and build friendships and networks.

Margie Nielson, the foster care ambassador for the northern regions for the Louisiana Foster Care Support Organization, said that this event was to support foster children and families.

“We went from community to community asking the foster families and organizations what they needed," Nielson said. "They all emphatically asked for things that would support teens and families of teens."

The event lasted the whole day and it presented the teens with

photo by Calli Sinclair

ONE HELL OF A TRIBE: Warhawks and the community host a day filled with fun events to show support for foster children and families.

information on mental and sexual health, life skills and career readiness tools.

It was also way for the teens to build connections, friendships and networks with other teens in similar situations to them.

“In events like these, they can organically get to know one another and network together,” Nielson said. “We want them to know that there are resources in the commu-

nity, like through ULM and from the organization that I'm in—they are never alone.”

52% of children and teens in foster care are boys and 48% are girls. The average age of a child in the system is eight and a half years old.

One of the teens participating in the event said that they learned some positive information about self-worth that boosted their self-

confidence, while another said they learned the danger of human trafficking and what red flags to look for.

“I hope they learn to just take care of themselves,” Nielson said.

“The core message from all of the sessions is to let them know they are worth it and that there are resources available that are meant to help them better their selfworth and independence.”

Whether one or 50 children showed up to participate, the Foster Hope Alliance is forever willing to show children and teens in the foster care sys- Nielson tem that they matter.

“Just knowing that someone offered them something to give them support, teach them, show them, have fun and connect with them […] has been a checkmark on our goal list,” Nielson said. contact Morgan Andrews at andrewmr@warhawks.ulm.edu

Recommendations

Channels to radio in on this fall

99% Invisible

99% Invisible has been a hugely popular podcast since its inception in 2015, and rightfully so.

The show aims to investigate how and why architecture and design are used in the world around us.

Every episode is hosted by Roman Mars and delves deep into a topic from the perspective of design.

There are currently 413 episodes that you can listen to through Spotify and iTunes.

99% Invisible enlightens you on subjects you had no idea you wanted to learn more about.

This podcast is a must-listen for anyone interested in learning more about the architecture and design that surrounds us every day.

The Joe Rogan Experience This podcast is one of the best interview shows in history for a number of reasons, but mainly because of its versatility. It's not edited, so the exchanges last as long as they do and no one is obligated to try to prove a point. This channel features genres from conspiracy theories, sports, martial arts and comedy, so you never know who the next guest is or what they'll be talking about when you tune in. To date, there are 1,716 episodes of this podcast available. You can listen to it through Spotify as well as YouTube. Even though The Joe Rogan Experience is not especially known for a particular genre, it is like a tuck shop for podcasts—It has everything and anything you are looking for.

Stuff You Should Know

This is a society and culture podcast hosted by Chuck Bryant and Josh Clark. They never run short on conversation starters.

This podcast teaches people a lot about things that they didn't know they needed or wanted to know.

The banter between the two hosts is also a hilarious attraction.

There are more than 1,600 episodes on iTunes, Spotify and iHeartRadio.

Students should tune in to this podcast because it’s informative.

You’ll learn fun and exciting facts that you never heard before.

It’s not just audio that you turn on in the background.

It’s something that you sink your brain into and something you’ll want to focus on.

Questlove Supreme

This podcast is hosted by Questlove, a drummer and joint frontman for the Roots.

There are 55 episodes on iHeart Radio media, Apple Podcast and Spotify.

It’s a weekly podcast from Questlove that delves into the stories of musical legends and cultural icons.

It's all driven by the guests' stories along with some never-beforerevealed success secrets or their current projects and life passions.

You won't find this type of interview program on the typical cable news channel.

Here, living legends and future legends tell their stories and leave a lasting impression on history.

to vibe to Next2me

This is the perfect song to romantically slow dance to. The artist, Una Rams, is a South African musician with enchanting vocals and tunes that you can bop your head to. This song will make you long for your significant other and make the single folks lonely. More than the romance that this song stirs, Langa Mavuso's rap part is pure lyrical genius.

Dilemme

If you are looking to explore French trap, Lous and The Yakuza is the artist for you. The Congolese-Belgian singer is memorable for her unique style and sound. “Dilemme” is part of her “Tout est Gore” album. Whether you are a French speaker or not, this song will have you singing “na na na na.”

Need Me

This is another song that will have you “flipping your tune,” as Ghanaian singer Gyakie says. She rose to international fame after her 2020 single, “Forever.”

“Need Me” draws out feelings of being so deep in love and needing to be needed in your relationships. Her seductive alto resonates in your chest.

Nairobi

Love does not always have to be romantic. This song inspired by life’s struggles proves that. The Kenyan artist, Bensoul, serenades your eardrums as he likens Nairobi to a big bedroom where anything is possible with Swahili lyrics sparsely laced with English phrases. Get ready to fall in love with “Nairobi’s” love for Nairobi, Kenya.

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Student Short Story

by Rabina Sapkota

graphic courtesy MCT Campus

The reflection in my face depicts a long journey filled with bittersweet memories—of ups and downs, smiles and tears, the best and the worst, a journey of life.

These skinny hands may seem empty now, but they have held my mom’s hand struggling to walk, hugged the people I admire, even wiped my own tears in my loneliness and now they are helping me hold my stick which makes me walk.

My eyes which are so weak now showed me the colorful rainbow, the waves of ocean, and the greenery of nature. They have seen people changing colors, entering and leaving so fast but some have actually made permanent place in my life.

They have witnessed the gaze I used to give my first crush, the way I used to look at my husband and they mirror the eternal love that I have for my children.

My skin has felt the first drop of rainfall, first touch of a child after its birth, first touch of the love of my life and the last touch of some beautiful people who left this world before me.

My cheeks have felt the kisses I used to be given at childhood, the ruddiness of adolescence, the natural blush I had on my first date and

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my heartbroken tears. Now, they the scream of silence, the noise of a don’t seem as smooth as they were town and many more. before.

My heart has carried multiple My lips have uttered the first word emotions—love, hatred, jealousy “mom”, they know the first time I and sometimes heaviest feelings that tried on that lipstick, the first kiss I I can’t even name. got and I ever gave.

But life has taught me to adore evMy ears have heard people calling eryone. me with different names—Rabina, babe, honey, mum and grandma. My ears have heard the songs contact Rabina Sapkota at which I listened as per my mood, sapkotar1@warhawks.ulm.edu

History

5 dazzling prides of LGBTQ community

by Morgan Andrews

Over the years, LGBTQ people have struggled against dicrimination and hate crimes while at the same time contributing immensely to our society. Here are some Notable icons in the LGBTQ community excelling in their various fields.

1) Sylvester James Jr.

Sylvester James Jr. grew up singing gospel songs in church and knew from a young age that he wanted a career in performing and making music. As an adult, he lived in San Francisco, where he felt more acceptance from the gay and drag communities. His songs, “You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real),” and “Dance (Disco Heat),” became hits in the U.S. in 1978. Aside from his music career, he campaigned against the spread of HIV and AIDS. Before Sylvester died of AIDS in 1988, he signed for all future royalties from his music to go to San Franciscobased HIV/AIDS charities.

2) Barbara Jordan graphic by Sunil Bishwokarma

Barbara Jordan became the first Af-

rican American elected to the Texas Senate in 1966. Jordan, a Texas native and civil rights leader, was also the first African American, LGBTQ woman elected to Congress in 1972.

President Bill Clinton awarded her with the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1994 for her history-making career and civil rights activism.

3) Sara Josephine Baker

Sara Josephine Baker became interested in medicine after her father and brother died from typhoid during her teenage years. She received her education at the New York Infirmary Medical College. Later, she became the first openly gay woman appointed as the professional representative to the League of Nations in 1922. The majority of her contributions to the medical field were concentrated in public health in the immigrant communities of New York City. She advocated for all parts of the city to have access to affordable healthcare and helped instruct new healthcare professionals.

4) Angelica Ross

Angelica Ross is known for her

acting, business expertise and transgender rights activism. After dropping out of college after one semester and being discharged from the U.S Navy after six months under the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy, she eventually decided to teach herself computer programming while taking professional acting classes.

Her broad set of work skills laid the foundation she needed to establish and become the CEO of TransTech Social Enterprises, a firm that helps employ transgender people in the tech industry.

5) Ryan Russell

Ryan Russell made history in 2019 when he openly came out as bisexual, making him the first football player in the NFL and any major professional league to do so. He played at Purdue University before being drafted to the Dallas Cowboys and then the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as a defensive end. Later, in 2018, he signed with the Buffalo Bills as a free agent. contact Morgan Andrews at andrewmr@warhawks.ulm.edu

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Crossword

Horoscope

Advance professional priorities. Teamwork flows easier, with Saturn direct. Persistent practice together takes you to new heights. Pool resources between friends to get farther.

Now that Saturn is direct, professional challenges dissolve and advancement progresses by leaps and bounds. Take bold action for what you want to create.

Across

1 Dull paint finish 6 Make furious 11 Cry loudly 14 Handle on a rap sheet 15 Short and sweet 16 Actress Longoria 17 “Born to Be Wild” rock band 19 Mo. after February 20 Like a poor loser 21 Figure in red ink 22 Submit tax returns online 24 Single-handedly 26 Clear kitchen wrap 28 One of the political Bushes 31 Cold-weather neckwear 35 Is crazy about 37 FDR’s successor 38 Pants, in slang 39 Gives the thumbsdown 40 Egyptian boy-king 41 Gesture while giving directions 42 “__, Brute?”

43 __ out: depress

44 Texas border city 45 Flash of lightning 48 Part of the Trinity 49 Aired again 50 Former 52 Flag maker Ross 54 In Touch Weekly twosome, usually 56 Film spool 60 Every bit 61 Gobble down food, and hint to the ends of 17-, 31- and 45-Across 64 Fail a polygraph test 65 River of Lyon 66 Role player 67 __ Cruces, N. Mex. 68 Less loony 69 V-formation fliers

Down

1 Sunday service 2 Voice above tenor 3 Stadium level 4 Cassettes and eight-tracks 5 Sixth sense letters 6 When both hands are straight up 7 Anchor’s delivery 8 Icky to the max 9 Bilingual subj.

10 Mentions, with “to” 11 Schools for ministers-to-be 12 Mirror shape 13 Uncarpeted 18 New York Harbor’s __ Island 23 The “F” in SPF 25 Hasn’t paid yet 27 Music or dance 28 Pop star Jackson 29 Writer Wharton 30 Hard-shelled terrarium pets 32 “Opposable” digit 33 Lively sonata movement 34 Bed that’s easily stored 36 Attends

homecoming, say 40 Activate the TV, say 41 New England NFL team 43 Arthur of “The Golden Girls” 44 Andean pack animal 46 Laundromat array 47 Bottle cap remover 51 Feud ender 52 Matzo __ soup 53 Kazan who directed “On the Waterfront” 55 Fork prong 57 One-named Art Deco notable 58 Erotic god 59 Ancient harplike instrument 62 “Caught ya!”

63 Witchy woman of folklore

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Pursue a passion with all your heart. Your game thrives on discipline, with Saturn direct now. Persistence pays with romance, art and creative projects.

Home projects surge ahead, with Capricorn Saturn direct. Elbow grease gets farther. Disciplined, steady actions get results. Renovate to adapt to domestic changes.

Collaborate for common gain. Pursue profits.

Travels and studies get farther with less effort now that Saturn is direct. Disciplined actions reap extra benefits.

Communication channels flow with greater ease and velocity, with Aquarius Saturn direct. Launch campaigns, writing and recording projects. Your message goes farther now.

Focus to grow your shared assets. It’s easier to handle money, with Saturn direct. Review legal, insurance and tax matters. Financial discipline earns higher returns.

You’re empowered. With Saturn direct now, it’s easier to make money. Discipline with finances leads to savings growth. Make solid gains with steady action.

Prioritize health. Partnership and compromise come easier now that Saturn is direct. Advance bold collaborative ventures. Work together for bigger impact. It could get romantic.

Expand your territory, with Saturn direct in your sign. Consistent focus develops your explorations in fascinating directions. Grow and develop like a weed.

Go play outside. Your physical labors, services and work seem energized, with Saturn direct now.

Discipline with fitness and health goals produces extraordinary results.

An emotional barrier dissolves, with Saturn direct in Aquarius. Complete old issues and release excess baggage. Care for antiques and heirlooms.

Envision the future.

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BRIEFS

Volleyball

Warhawk Field undergoes upgrades Warhawks baseball will see some changes this season. The team will replace their natural field with a FieldTurf playing surface ULM athletic director Scott McDonald announced on Oct. 1. The $1.4 million renovation project also includes relocation of the bullpens for a better view for spectators as well as a new field-level area located behind home plate.

The shift from a natural grass surface to artificial turf marks the end of an era for Warhawk Field which has used natural grass since opening in 1983.

Over the past few seasons, several games have been postponed or delayed due to poor field conditions following rain.

“This is going to help with recruiting, to be able to show the facility upgrades there,” baseball head coach Michael Federico said.

Artificial playing surfaces have become more common on the high school level and there is hope the change will appeal to future recruiting classes.

According to McDonald, grassroots fundraising brought in $400,000 toward renovations with the largest single donation coming from ULM baseball’s all-time winningest coach Lou St. Amant.

“I know I gave a big chunk myself,” St. Amant said. “But it was worth it, because it’s going to be great for the school and great for the baseball program.”

Another $300,000 came courtesy of a grant from the Monroe/West Monroe Convention and Visitors Bureau.

Artificial turf could save the university money in the long run with less maintenance required to manage the field.

Rhett Rodriguez out with injury

photo by Mackenzie Triche

PUMP IT UP: ULM’s Mariana Volponi e Giordan sets her teammates up to attack the Trojans.

Trojans shoot down ULM ULM swept 3-0 for 12th time this season

by Kevin Wade

ULM (6-15, 1-4) was swept 3-0 at home against the Little Rock Trojans (11-7, 2-4) in a Sun Belt exhibition last Friday night. Both teams came into Friday night’s game looking to snap a three-game conference losing skid. ULM was also looking to end a three-game losing skid against the Trojans dating back to last season.

The Trojans came back to win set one 25-22 and dominated each remaining set with scores of 2513 and 25-15. ULM was on the verge of taking the first set as they took a 20-17 lead, the largest lead of the night for the Warhawks. With several attack errors on ULM, the Trojans were able to capitalize with seven unanswered points to steal the first set.

“We played a new lineup out there tonight, and we’ve been practicing it all week,” Warhawks head coach Charlie Olson said. “But we had too many attack errors and that’s how Little Rock won the game.”

ULM committed 25 attack errors through three sets while the Trojans played a much cleaner game with just nine attack errors all game.

In the second set both teams were knotted up at 4-4 but the Trojans fled from the tie and outscored the Warhawks 21-9. Little Rock’s 12-point lead was the largest deficit of the night for the Warhawks.

The Trojans’ momentum continued to carry them into the third set to complete the sweep against the Warhawks. This was the first time this season the Warhawks were swept at home and the 12th time they’ve been swept by an opposing team.

Cali Assaley and Phoebe Stigen both led in kills for the Warhawks with eight kills each. Behind them was Avery Cole with six kills. Mariana Volponi e Giordan led in assists with nine. Kaitlin Davis and Avery Cole both finished with 14 digs.

ULM has a chance to get back in the winning column as they will be back in action at home on Tuesday as they battle their bitter rival, University of Louisiana at Lafayette, at Fant-Ewing Coliseum at 6 p.m. contact Kevin Wade at wadekd@warhawks.ulm.edu

ULM quarterback Rhett Rodriguez will miss time while he recovers from a lung injury sustained against Troy in the Warhawks’ conference opener on Sept.

25. The junior QB and son of offensive coordinator Rich Rodriguez is believed to have been injured on ULM’s opening drive.

Rodriguez was temporarily sidelined following his injury but returned to finish the game in ULM’s 29-16 win. Rodriguez’s injury was noticed post-game by team trainers and he was taken to St. Francis Medical Center where a scan of his lung revealed his lung was punctured.

Rich Rodriguez spoke with the News Star to give an update on his son.

“The doctor said they’ve seen football injuries before, but this is similar to

someone being in a car accident without a seat belt,” Rich Rodriguez said. “That’s how hard the impact was. And yet, it wasn’t a totally collapsed lung. It was just a puncture somewhere, so it was hard to detect.”

Medical staff placed Rodriguez on a ventilator Saturday night. He was taken off the ventilator Monday afternoon before being released the following day.

Rodriguez was given a two week probation from any form of exercise. A follow-up scan on Oct. 1 revealed his lungs were healing properly. Following these two weeks, it will be a day-by-day basis to monitor his recovery.

Freshman Chandler Rogers has been named the starting QB in his absence.

Two teams earn academic honors Warhawks softball and soccer earned recognition for their academic performance.

Fifteen ULM softball players and the ULM softball team earned academic honors for the 2020-21 academic year which was announced by the National Fastpitch Coaches Association.

The Warhawks put 15 student-athletes on the 2020-21 Easton/NFCA All-America Scholar-Athlete list while the team earned a spot on the 2020-21 Easton/NFCA Team GPA list for posting a team grade-point average of 3.0 or higher.

ULM softball ranked 14th in NCAA Division I and second in the Sun Belt Conference with a 3.697 team GPA. The ULM soccer team was recently

recognized with the United Soccer Coaches Team Academic Award for the 2020-21 academic year.

College Team Academic Award recipients are active members of the United Soccer Coaches College Services Program with a composite GPA of 3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale for all players on the roster for the 2020-21 academic year.

This is the fifth consecutive season ULM has received the United Soccer Coaches Team Academic Award. ULM had a 3.48 team GPA for the 2020-21 academic year, which included intercollegiate competition in both the fall and spring semesters while working through the COVID pandemic.

It is the 11th time ULM soccer has earned the Team Academic Award.

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Football Preview

ULM hosts Liberty Flames

by Cameron Jett

Warhawks football gets their chance at redemption Saturday when they host the Liberty Flames. ULM was stunned in its meeting with the Flames last season as the Warhawks were held under 200 yards of offense and converted only once on third down out of 16 attempts in their 40-7 loss.

Liberty enters Malone Stadium with a 5-1 record. The Flames have an average margin of victory of 25.8 points.

Their only loss came to Syracuse 2421 which was the only time they allowed a team to score 20 or more points this season.

Malik Willis leads the Flames at quarterback. The dual-threat QB is one of two players in the nation in the top 40 for both passing and rushing touchdowns. Willis also leads the nation in runs of 10 or more yards with 21—not just out of QBs, but at all positions.

ULM comes into the week at 2-3. After starting the season 2-1, ULM has lost their past two matchups to Sun Belt opponents. ULM is expected to enter the contest without junior QB Rhett Rodriguez who was hospitalized with a lung injury following their victory over Troy before being released two days later.

Freshman Chandler Rogers has filled in as the starting QB in ULM’s losses to #15 Coastal Carolina and Georgia State. Rogers has seen limited play time in all five of the Warhawks’ games this season. Rogers has completed 13-27 of his passes for 157 yards passing and threw his first two touchdown passes of the season against Georgia State.

Rogers has been used primarily as a run-first quarterback with him executing numerous option plays and designed runs. Rogers is the second leading rusher for ULM with 171 yards on the ground. He sits behind running back Andrew Henry who has

203 yards rushing.

ULM’s offense has executed at its best when the defense forces turnovers or forces three-and-outs.

Through their last two contests the Warhawks’ defense has allowed over 50 points per game.

Even if ULM defensive coordinator Zach Alley is able to refocus in his defensive unit, the offense has an uphill battle against one of the nation’s premier defenses. The Flames have recorded five or more sacks three times this season. Liberty’s defense is top-10 in FBS football in yards allowed and points allowed.

The Flames special teams have missed three of their five field goal attempts on the season with all kicks coming from inside 50 yards. Meanwhile ULM kicker Calum Sutherland has made nine of 12 field goals on the season. contact Cameron Jett at jettcm@warhawks.ulm.edu

graphic by Chloe Chapel

Soccer

ULM drops 3rd straight game with loss to Red Wolves Warhawks hit losing skid after historic start

by Maggie Eubanks

photo by Saugat Shrestha

UNDER PRESSURE: Mara Grutkamp resumes the period with a corner kick.

Momentum has left the corner of Warhawks soccer. After starting the season at 7-0-1, the best start in program history, ULM has dropped its last three matchups. The most recent loss came last Thursday against the Arkansas State Red Wolves 2-1.

The Warhawks’ offense outshot the Red Wolves but the defense of Arkansas State proved too steady to let them find a lead. ULM recorded nine shots on goal as opposed to the Red Wolves six, but ULM goalie Haley Hillock only had four saves to Arkansas State’s eight.

ULM’s lone goal came in the 72nd minute when freshman Inge Konst scored unassisted off a free kick from the top of the 18-yard box.

The Red Wolves’ offense fired off early in the first half getting their first shot on goal in the 6th minute.

The Warhawks’ first shot at the goal came in the 20th minute when freshman Taylor Henry got a shot on goal. Although these shots did not amount to goals, they were the only offensive production for either team as the game was 0-0 at half.

The second half was a back and forth match of

shots and goals. Arkansas State had a shot on goal in the 47th minute followed quickly by a shot from Warhawks’ sophomore Madi Garza in the 48th minute.

The Red Wolves broke through in the 54th minute after Hillock collided with a teammate.

Arkansas State claimed the 1-0 lead.

In the 69th minute, ULM had a chance to tie the game but midfielder Aysha Bentick’s shot was blocked by the Red Wolves’ goalie.

Arkansas State quickly turned the ball the other way getting a goal and doubling their lead in the same minute.

ULM was not able to find the net again after the goal from Konst. There were several attempts made from the Hawks, but all were stopped by the Red Wolves’ steady goalie.

This loss comes as a disappointment to ULM who dropped both matchups against Arkansas State last season.

The Warhawks drop to a record of 7-3-2 and 1-3-1 in conference.

The Warhawks return home to try to find some luck against the Appalachian State Mountaineers this Friday at 5 p.m. The Mountaineers are 4-7-1 on the season and 0-5-0 in conference play.

contact Maggie Eubanks at eubanksml@warhawks.ulm.edu

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Football

photos by Sunil Bishwokarma

STRENGTH IN NUMBERS: Multiple Warhawks come together to bring down the Panthers quarterback Darren Grainger as he leaves the pocket.

Panthers light up Warhawks Warhawks stall on all fronts as Panthers win big 55-21

by Kevin Wade and Cameron Jett

BREAK ON THROUGH: A ULM defensive lineman charges through a blocker.

Not everything can be left in the past. Just like last season, ULM gave up over 50 points in their secondstraight loss to the Georgia State Panthers in a game that ended 5521. Georgia State (2-4, 1-1), who only put up 16 points against Appalachian State the previous week, broke their season high in points scored as they annihilated the ULM Warhawks (2-3, 1-2) last Saturday night giving the Warhawks their first home loss of the season.

ULM allowed 326 yards rushing, four rushing touchdowns as well as four passing touchdowns. Panthers QB Darren Grainger recorded 230 yards passing as he completed 18-25 of his passes with four passing touchdowns and one rushing touchdown.

“Everybody gets a little bit of blame for that one, offensively, defensively and the kicking game,” head coach Terry Bowden said. “As the head coach, I have to assume responsibility for our guys being ready to play and having things they can do successfully. We weren’t very good on offense, or defense or the kicking game.”

Both teams had their touchdown scores on their second possession.

Chandler Rogers gave himself credence with solid early runs and by throwing his first collegiate touchdown pass to Zach Rasmussen for 25 yards to take a 7-0 lead. Rogers completed another touchdown pass to Zach Jackson in the third quarter. Backup QBs Colby Suits and Jiya Wright saw action late in the game.

Wright thre a 6-yard touchdown pass to Coby Cavil in the fourh quarter.

ULM had a difficult time holding onto the football. ULM fumbled three times in the first half. One play would cost them 14 yards which made it second-and-39. Another fumble fell into the hands of a Panthers defender.

The Warhawks were able to get back into field goal range in the second

quarter with a 28-yard catch by wide receiver Boogie Knight on thirdand-33. However, kicker Calum Sutherland missed just his third kick on 12 attempts this season.

Costly penalties hurt the Warhawks’ chances to build any momentum.

While trailing by seven, the Panthers converted on fourth down off of a Warhawks’ penalty. In the third quarter the Warhawks created a turnover with an interception

by Josh Newton that was called back due to a targeting call. Another Warhawk was also ejected for targeting in the third quarter.

Both quarterbacks led their teams in rushing with Rogers having 76 yards rushing and Grainger with 81 yards rushing.

Georgia State won their first Sun Belt Conference game of the season while ULM lost their second straight game.

ULM will be back on the bayou at Malone Stadium this Saturday at 6 p.m. to face the Liberty Flames (5-1) who soundly defeated Middle Tennessee State 42-13. contact Kevin Wade at wadekd@warhawks.ulm.edu contact Cameron Jett at jettcm@warhawks.ulm.edu