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BRIEFS CALENDAR Monday, October

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Breaking Breast Cancer, 9 a.m., the Quad

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Tuesday, October Mid-autumn Harvest Moon Festival, 6 p.m., Bayou Park

Wednesday, October

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Making Money Moves, 12 p.m., via Zoom

Thursday, October

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Rise Up Early and Vote, 12 p.m., via Zoom

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All Around the World, 12:30 p.m., via Zoom

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Saturday, October No event planned

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Sunday, October No event planned

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Lebanon

Monroe

Louisiana

California

Mayor appoints new police chief

President approves federal assistance

Missing woman's remains found

Plans to release captive journalist underway

News-Star- A 27-year law enforcement veteran with strong ties to the Monroe area has been appointed the City of Monroe’s next chief of police.

Mayor Friday Ellis appointed Victor “Vic” Zordan late Friday following a week of extensive interviews by the mayor and a committee of top officials designated by the mayor.

Zordan was one of ten eligible candidates for the chief of police position.

"Vic Zordan distinguished himself as a clear leader who embodies solid traditional law enforcement experience and a vision for how policing must evolve to work in a modern society. I am confident he will work to ensure the Monroe Police Department is regarded as a premier entity that can provide the best service to its citizens,” Ellis said.

He spent the last 20 years in the Monroe area.

KNOE- President Donald Trump has approved Gov. John Bel Edwards' request for federal assistance related to Hurricane Delta, opening up aid to people who suffered damage in five parishes.

Gov. Edwards submitted the request for a Major Disaster Declaration to the President and the Federal Emergency Management Agency on Wednesday.

“I want to thank the President for his quick action on my request for federal assistance related to Hurricane Delta, which impacted the very same communities in Southwest Louisiana that were already reeling from Hurricane Laura,” Gov. Edwards said.

FEMA is authorized to provide Public Assistance Category A (debris removal) and Category B (emergency protective measures); and Individual Assistance in five parishes. Residents must register online to apply.

MCT- Remains that were found in a Kern County lake this summer, as well as body parts discovered there more than two years ago, have both been identified as belonging to an Orange County woman who was reported missing in 2017, authorities said this week.

The Kern County Sheriff's Office announced Thursday that DNA testing had confirmed the identity of 64-yearold Shirley Mae Cassel.

Her remains were pulled from a vehicle submerged in Buena Vista Lake, about 30 miles southwest of Bakersfield, on July 12, according to sheriff's officials, almost two years after her lower leg and foot were found in the area on July 28, 2018.

Lt. Joel Swanson said Friday that Kern County authorities "don't suspect foul play" and believe Cassel's death may have been an accident.

MCT- Lebanon's security chief held talks with top administration officials in Washington this week as the U.S. seeks to resolve the country's energy dispute with Israel and free an American journalist kidnapped in Syria.

Abbas Ibrahim, the influential head of Lebanon's General Security agency, spoke with Robert O'Brien, President Donald Trump's national security adviser, at a dinner on Friday night, said the people, who asked not to be identified discussing private meetings.

He also met Central Intelligence Agency Director Gina Haspel.

Amid the Trump administration's push to shift broader U.S. policy in the Middle East, the fate of Austin Tice remains unresolved some eight years after he was abducted in Syria while on assignment. Trump said in March that the U.S. is working with Syria to secure the journalist's release.

TODAY IN HISTORY

E-SPORTS

"The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity."

October 19 1781:

Amelia Earhart, aviator

The Revolutionary War

ends.

1943: Streptomycin, the first antibiotic remedy for tuberculosis, is isolated by researchers at Rutgers University.

1987: Black Monday: Stock markets around the world crash, including the Dow Jones stock index, which falls 22%.

1997: The 700th World Series home run is hit.

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2015: U.S. scientists from the University of California find evidence that life on Earth may have begun 4.1 billion years ago.

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Two ULM students enjoy the Campus Activities Board's Madden NFL tournament in the Nest on Oct. 16.

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OPINION

Campus Issues

Rename Walker Hall: We must confront racist past

Cameron Ott This year, after the institutionalized racism that has plagued the United States for generations gained national attention, people began to reevaluate our country’s dark history. Demands were made of our civic institutions.

Change even made its way to our campus. Two ULM professors, Dennis Bell and Mary Holmes, were both fired for posting racist comments on social media. ULM vowed to improve relations throughout the university “by a dynamic inclusion of and respect for all diverse individuals and groups.”

Now more than ever, we have the obligation to hold them to that promise. And we can start by confronting the truth about Walker Hall.

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Walker Hall is located at the heart of campus, housing the university’s humanities department and dozens of classrooms.

In 2011, the administration under Nick Bruno dedicated the building to George T. Walker, ULM’s longest serving president. They claimed his commitment to students remains unmatched.

Unfortunately, Walker was not interested in committing to all of his students.

In the 1960s, ULM, then known as Northeast Louisiana State College, had to be forcefully desegregated by the federal government after Walker’s administration refused to admit Sarah Louise McCoy based on her race.

Despite a lengthy legal battle against Walker’s administration, McCoy persevered and successfully became the first black student at NLSC. After the ruling, Walker claimed the university would comply with it but publicly disagreed with McCoy’s admittance.

Walker’s repeated attempts to exclude black students from the university and active opposition to integration is something that we, as a student body, and ULM’s administration must confront.

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Although there is no concrete evidence that Walker’s actions predate McCoy’s case, it is very clear where he and his administration stood on the issue. I am recommending that ULM faces this issue head on, and LSU could be a great example to guide the way.

In June, the Board of Supervisors at LSU voted to remove Troy H. Middleton’s name from the university’s library after a series of demands from the student body.

Middleton was the president of LSU during the civil rights era and was openly opposed to integration.

In opposition to this racial injustice, LSU’s administration listened to their students by agreeing to rename the building and creating a committee to investigate the university’s remaining building names.

ULM should follow in LSU’s footsteps by making this necessary change, and we, as students, should hold our university to their word.

ULM has promised to protect and respect all of its students, and renaming Walker Hall could be a great start. contact Cameron Ott at ottcw@warhawks.ulm.edu

Drug Use

Using Adderall as study aid is irresponsible

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Dallon Lewis There aren’t many things in this world more boring than studying, let alone completing assignments weeks ahead of schedule. And our dopamine-fueled generation continues to find ways to deal with their attention issues.

So, the remedy that many students seek for their attention issues is the addictive stimulant called Adderall. According to Drug Watch, people tend to think it’s a safe drug, because it’s commonly prescribed by doctors.

But it is in fact addictive and can have negative side effects if it’s misused too frequently. Students should not be using it as a “study drug.”

Adderall is an amphetamine that about 2.5 million Americans use to treat symptoms of depression, attention deficit disorder and weight management,

according to the National Center for Health Research.

It’s a staple for students in higher education, but it’s bound to become an issue instead of a badge of honor in years to come.

Deadlines, midterms and final exams force students to put so much time into completing assignments that it’s no surprise many of them turn to Adderall as a study aid.

Drug Watch said that Adderall's side effects range from “common, mild issues such as loss of appetite, nausea and insomnia,” to more serious but rare issues.

Students should take better care of their mental health and abandon overusing stimulants. Imagine if the reliance on Adderall gets to the point where you're unable to engage in regular activities without using.

Instead of cramming two nights before your big test with caffeine and Adderall, it’s in your best interest to plan ahead. Then, you’ll have already learned most of the material and won’t have to stay up all night studying.

I know how I sound, but I’m not trying to be your academic counselor.

If you’re diagnosed with ADD, or have a related attention disorder, then continue your proper dosages as you see fit.

But if you don’t have a prescription, you don’t need it. contact Dallon Lewis at lewisdt@warhawks.ulm.edu

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NEWS

Student Resources

Food pantry opens again, available to all students

by Morgan Andrews

There is a huge stigma around asking for help, especially when it feels like you are alone in a situation. Many people have a hard time deciding between paying bills or buying food.

And some people do not have easy access to a grocery store.

The Department of Agriculture said that in 2019, about 11% of Americans struggled with this reality.

Among that large number of people are college students, according to Feeding America.

Food insecurity is “the disruption of food intake or eating patterns because of lack of money and other resources,” according to Healthy People 2020.

To help combat this, the ULM Food Pantry is back open for the fall semester. It first opened in February of this year and has been aiding students.

The director of Recreational Services, Michael Bruscato, Bruscato and the director of Student Life and Leadership,

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FIGHTING FOOD INSECURITY: The ULM Food Pantry is reopened for the semester and it’s available to all students.

Each student can visit twice a week to gather non-perishable food items.

Emily Essex, came together last year to create a way for students to have access to free food by using their valid student ID. “I just don’t think any student should ever have to choose between paying bills or eating supper,” Bruscato said. “That’s not what they’re here for. They’re here to learn and to get a degree.”

Any student is eligible to use the food pantry. It is not open to faculty or staff, but the pantry is partnered with the Food Bank of Northeast Louisiana, so faculty and staff can use that resource if needed.

Brittany Williamson, assistant coordinator of Intramurals and the manager of day-to-day operations

at the pantry said, “[Our] mission is to provide access to food for current students experiencing food insecurities. This issue had not yet been addressed on our campus before now.”

Since the pantry is just getting started, the food stored is non-perishable. They hope to change that in the future and add more perish-

able items to their assembly.

Among the foods available are: Breakfast cereals, pancake and muffin mix, cups and canned fruit, pasta, beans, rice, canned vegetables, peanut butter, jelly, hamburger skillet meals, oatmeal, crackers, cookies, raisins, water, other beverages and the all-time college favorite meal, Maruchan Ramen Noodles.

“ULM Students may face different levels of food insecurity, but no matter the situation, no student should have to choose between food and basic needs,” Williamson said.

Anyone can make donations of non-perishable foods to the pantry. Students can go twice a week; the first time they go Williamson they will have to fill out a form.

The pantry is located in the Activity Center and is open from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Thursday and 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Fridays. contact Morgan Andrews at andrewmr@warhawks.ulm.edu

Politics

Campus voter drive registers students for coming election

by Loryn Kykendall

Election Day is right around the corner—Nov 3. to be exact. So, if you want to have a say in what happens, now is the time to register.

It’s especially important for young people to vote, because according to Dominique Potter, people aged 18 to 25 are less likely to vote and be politically involved.

Potter is the vice president of College Democrats, and their organization teamed up with Feminists in Action last week to help people on campus register to vote.

“It is how we use our voices,” Potter said. “It is how we let them know we are listening and watching.”

Outside the SUB, members of both organizations spoke about the election with everyone who would listen.

Savannah Jones, a sophomore

psychology major, isn’t a member of either FIA or College Democrats, but she wanted to help out anyway.

“It’s important that everyone go out and vote and have their voice be heard,” Jones said.

She recommends that if you don’t know who you want to vote for, “Just go with the person that aligns with your views the most and has the same ideologies in terms of how they want the world to be.”

Jones said that even if the outcome isn’t what you were hoping for, at least you can say, “They hear me, they see me.”

Whitney Kwentoh, also a member of FIA, wants students to know that it’s worth taking the time to vote, because there are amendments we’ll be voting on that directly affect people’s lives.

“Voting doesn’t take that long,” Kwentoh said. “You just click a bunch

of buttons.”

She said you shouldn’t let someone else make decisions for you that may end up making your life harder.

College Democrats made pamphlets to pass out that described all the things we’ll be voting on at the polls this November.

Potter said it can be harmful for people to go to the polls uninformed.

Potter “It is very important to know who and what legislation is on your ballot,” Potter said. “It is more important to fully understand what the legislations mean and how they will impact you now and in the future.” contact Loryn Kykendall at kykendalllk@warhawks.ulm.edu

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NEWS

Security

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OPEN CAMPUS SAFETY: Recently, students shared their experiences with non-students on campus on the Student to Student at ULM Facebook page. This caught the attention of Tom Torregrossa, the director of the university police, who said officers are now being assigned to patrol residential buildings.

Students express campus safety concerns People share worry online about reoccuring nonstudent incidents

by Kaitlin Maness

Braylee Dryg was sitting at a picnic table in Bayou Park with textbooks and notes scattered around, studying for her next big test, when she was approached by an older man.

Enthralled by her work, Dryg almost didn’t notice him—Until he spoke.

“Do you know where all the college kids hang out,” the non-student asked, holding onto his bike.

Dryg His question sent a red flag waving in the junior accounting major’s mind. As soon as she could get away, Dryg notified the University Police Department.

This was the first of many instances of Dryg being approached by strangers on campus.

So, she posted about her experiences in the

Facebook group, Student to Student at ULM. The group is used by students to openly discuss campus issues and ask for advice. Dryg’s post raked in over 70 likes and comments from other students who shared her concerns for ULM’s safety.

According to UPD, not much can be done in instances like Dryg’s because the university has an open campus policy where non-students are allowed on the premises. However, UPD Director Tom Torregrossa encourages all students to report suspicious persons anyways.

“The ULM campus is a safe place,” Torregrossa said. “It remains safe because our student population is mindful of their surroundings and have adopted the ‘see something, say something’ mindset.”

A criminal trespass and simple battery were reported to UPD from an apartment complex near campus on Sept. 19. After the incident, Valerie Fields, the interim vice president of Student Affairs, met with President Ronald Berry to suggest instating residential resource officers as a precaution.

The officers’ duties would include: Walking the corridors in each residential building, meeting with Residential Life to discuss safety concerns, checking all entrances, ensuring all lighting works properly, assisting in parking

lot surveillance, following up on all residential complaints and promoting the ULM Safe app.

President Berry agreed that the addition of these officers would “enhance student safety,”

It felt like they told me they can’t prevent anything from happening or do anything unless something does happen.”

Destiny Nugent, junior math major and gave the go-ahead to initiate the program, according to Torregrossa.

Destiny Nugent, a junior math major, was also approached by a non-student on campus.

However, unlike Dryg, the man was no stranger to Nugent—He was her ex-boyfriend who she feels unsafe around. When she informed UPD about the situation, Nugent said she felt as if they “lacked concern” for the situation.

“When I asked them about students being ap-

proached by non-students, there was no concern shown by the officer I talked to. He simply told me ‘It’s an open campus, and shrugged,” Nugent said. “It felt like they told me they can’t prevent anything from happening or do anything unless something does happen.”

Dryg said she feels like the university needs more cameras and lights, especially in the parking lots. At night, many students walk to their vehicles or dorms in fear. Nugent leaves her night classes with her keys gripped between each finger in a defensive manner.

“I feel like there should definitely be more cameras,” Dryg said. “[UPD] are trying their best. I know there are way more students than there are officers.”

In the comments of Dryg’s Facebook post, Meghan Olinger, the assistant director of Event Services, reminded students of the ULM Safe app.

On the app, students can contact UPD easily. With one simple click, the user’s phone pinpoints their location and dispatches the nearest officer to them.

Olinger is known for helping female students feel safe as she has organized and taught countless self-defense courses on campus. contact Kaitlin Maness at manessk@warhawks.ulm.edu

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FREESTYLE

Feature

photo courtesy Dare Gueydan

REACH FOR YOUR DREAMS, IF YOU DARE: The golden sunset of Grand Isle, La. shines in Dare Gueydan's photograph. In addition to graphic design, Gueydan also expresses his creativity through photography.

Warhawk explores entrepreneurship, starts business Dare Gueydan fulfills dream of owning graphic design company

by Loryn Kykendall

When Dare Gueydan’s workplace got a new program that could do his job for free, he was laid off. So, what did he do? He started his own graphic design company.

He didn’t always know he wanted to be a graphic designer, but he has always known he wanted to own a business. That’s why when he came to ULM, he decided to major in business administration.

But when he recently realized graphic design was what he wanted to do, it didn’t take him long to put a plan in motion and start a graphic design business, called DAREing Graphic Design.

Austin Hodges, a friend of Gueydan’s, said that, “Once he gets an idea in his mind that he’s passionate about, he runs with it and refuses to fail. Even if he does fail, Hodges he’s very resilient.”

Hodges is a member of the Kappa Alpha Order, a fraternity that Gueydan used to be a member of. He’s known him for two years, and said that his motivation and determination will lead to his success in running a business.

When Gueydan was young, he didn’t know about graphic design, but he got into photography when he started taking pictures on his smartphone. He loved his photos and began

having prints made, and eventually started making prints of his abstract art as well.

Earlier this year, when the coronavirus pandemic took over and everybody was quarantining, he started learning graphic design on Adobe Cloud.

Just a couple of weeks ago, Gueydan sold his first t-shirt with one of his designs on it. That same week, he started selling some photos to Adobe Stock.

Now, he has a website for his business. Potential buyers can use it to see his past work, and his designs can also be purchased in the form of prints.

While Gueydan may have started his business quickly, he did not do it cluelessly. He was previously employed at Studio 9017 in West Monroe, where he learned photography skills.

And, he was prepared to turn his passion into a career because of his experience in business school. He said he had great professors, like Brian Fassett, who helped him figure everything out.

For anyone who sees Gueydan’s art or visits his website, it’s obvious he draws inspiration from travel. A lot of his designs are based on photos he’s taken of landscapes and cityscapes from around the world.

He’s been to France, Spain, Mexico and all over the U.S. He started traveling when he was young on youth trips with his church, and he continues to do it just for fun.

“I like seeing everything work together at the same time,” Gueydan said.

“Nothing makes sense but it all works together.”

Ryne Little, another friend from Kappa Alpha Order, said that it’s Gueydan’s passion for graphic design that Little will make him successful not only in business, but in everything he does.

photo courtesy Dare Gueydan

'A MUSHROOM'S WORLD': Gueydan sells t-shirts with his graphic design, 'A Mushroom's World', on them for $20 on his website, dareinggraphic.design.

And that’s a good thing, because Gueydan has to be able to help other people who need it. big hopes for the future.

It’s clear that his generosity and concern for “I plan on having this company forever,” he others is something that motivates him to sucsaid. ceed.

He wants to become skilled and successful “Dare is a great person with a huge heart. He enough in graphic design that he can one day loves everyone and tries to be the best person afford to start a medical marijuana farm and he can be daily,” Little said. open up a dispensary.

As someone with scoliosis who spent a lot of contact Loryn Kykendall at time at Shriners, a children's hospital, he wants kykendalllk@warhawks.ulm.edu

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Exercise

Recommendations

Bayou Park yoga relaxes Warhawks Spice up Fall

Break with these destinations

by Mitchell Raley

As college students amidst the pandemic, we are constantly under pressure from our academics, social obligations and financial responsibilities. The combination of these make it difficult to take time to unwind. This is why the Student National Pharmaceutical Association, as a part of the Project Keepsake, hosted Yoga in the Park. They hoped to provide a healthy way of stress relief for students.

Tiona Harris, a second-year pharmacy student, is the chair of the Project Keepsake and one of the organizers of the event.

“Project Keepsake is the chronic kidney disease initiative which focuses on promoting kidney health and spreading kidney disease awareness. We aim to educate on the kidneys' function, the importance of kidney health, and the prevalence, prevention, treatment, and management of chronic kidney disease and other kidney-related issues,” Harris said.

The event attracted around ten to fifteen people, including both students and nonstudents. Those in attendance were also able to socially distance themselves as they stayed ten to fifteen feet away from the next person at all times. They all lay on their mats with the cool fall breeze flowing through their hair, if they have any.

Yoga in the Park was not only Project Keepsake’s first event for this semester, but it was also the yoga instructor’s, Jazmine

Hot Springs, Arkansas

photo courtesy Linda Lee

BREATHE IT ALL OUT: Students concentrate on their breathing as they lie in the prone position per their instructor's directions.

Holloway, first time instructing a yoga class.

Holloway did not seem like this was her first time being a yoga instructor. All her poses flowed like a calm river moving through a peaceful terrain.

Although the yoga session only lasted for an hour, it looked like a lot of stress was lifted off the shoulders of the participants as they all looked happy and energized while leaving Bayou Park.

Jazmine Holloway, a first-year pharmacy

student, said that she was able to teach herself using videos from YouTube. She said that even though she was nervous throughout the class, she thought the it was a great experience.

“I think there is a lot of potential in this event and this could be a really big event where a lot of students can come to destress," Holloway said. "I was impressed with the turnout today."

If you're looking to leave Monroe, a fun threehour drive to Hot Springs, Ark. is just what you need. If you take back roads to the city, you’ll see the beautiful trees with vibrant colors of orange, red and yellow. Also, the hills and mountains in Hot Springs are breathtaking. Hot Springs has lots of exciting things to do, like: go-carts, a wax museum, bathhouses and duck boat rides. The old buildings in the Downtown area are aesthetically pleasing. Inside the buildings, are adorable boutiques and souvenir shops. The Arlington Hotel is another place you’ll want to stop at or stay the night. It is full of rich history and has an elegant crystal ballroom.

contact Mitchell Raley at raleym@warhawks.ulm.edu

Competition

Madden fans face off at tournament

by Cameron Jett

Starting at ULM, Michael Rollin never imagined he would be playing Madden NFL, a football video game, at a campus event.

But he’s glad to have gotten the opportunity nonetheless.

“One thing I did not picture when I started school here is that I would be playing Madden for a campus activity,” Rollin said. “It’s a lot of fun to say the least. I just may want to practice more before the next event.”

The Campus Activities Board hosted a free Madden NFL tournament last Friday. Xbox and PlayStation players collided as they met up for an afternoon of nail-biting competition on the virtual gridiron. Students flocked to the Nest, hoping to reign supreme as they led their favorite football teams and players to victory.

Students showcased their competitive spirit and football IQs during this event. With the grand prize for each console being a choice of new controller or headset for the winner’s respective console, there was no reserve in the competition.

“It’s a lot of fun and it’s great getting to show off and see how the rest of ULM matches up skill-wise,” said Christian Cage, who competed in the PlayStation bracket.

Instead of simply setting up two consoles to a television, CAB took things to the next level by providing music and refreshments. Raising

Front Line Drive-In Theater There are also fun activities to engage in for those that don't want to leave Monroe. You should check out the Front Line Drive-In Theater on Oct. 23 in Monroe on 1101 Louisville Avenue.

The cost is $30 per car. The event will start with a showing of “Madagascar 2” at 7:30 p.m. If you want to get a feel similar to what a 1950s drive-in movie was like, this is the perfect event for you.

You may discover you like the drive-in movie better than movie theaters.

The Myrtles Plantation

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Canes catered the event so there were platters of chicken and fries for the competitors. CAB played music that fit the mood of the room, and they were quick to help with any concerns or work out any issues that arose.

The finalist matchup in the Xbox bracket took Madden NFL fans by surprise. Seth Mason diligently edged out Blake Lovelace in a defensive showdown that went to a fourth overtime. Mason’s Green Bay Packers got the 14-7 win over Lovelace’s Dallas Cowboys in a back and forth contest.

Henry Diaz, the graduate assistant for CAB, said video game fanatics can look forward to more events like this in ULM’s future. He believes that the Madden NFL competition was the perfect utilization of the Activity Center and the Nest.

“With the success of this event, we certainly would love to host another one later in this semester or sometime in the spring,” Diaz said. contact Cameron Jett at jettcm@warhawks.ulm.edu

For those looking to travel and get spooked, The Myrtles Plantation is just for you. The plantation is a haunted house around 20 miles from Baton Rouge. This beautiful house, surrounded by live oak trees, can be a whole day’s adventure. Inside the mansion, there's painted stained glass, an Aubusson tapestry, a Baccarat crystal chandelier, Carrara marble mantels, gold-leafed French furniture and most importantly—ghosts. One specific ghost known at The Myrtles Plantation is Chloe. She was a slave girl in 1796. There is an image on The Myrtles Plantation website of Chloe standing between two of the buildings on the plantation. The plantation offers daily guided and unguided tours that cost $15.

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SPORTS

Volleyball

ULM falls to Central Ark. during weekend matches

by Mitchell Raley

ULM’s volleyball team went up against Central Arkansas at FantEwing Coliseum last weekend. Unfortunately for the Warhawks, their weekend started out sour as they lost three tight sets. The 1-3 UCA Sugar Bears won the three sets, 25-23, 2521, and 25-20, respectfully.

The first set was the most competitive as it had a multi-lead change and a nail-biter near the end. During the set, neither the Warhawks nor the Sugar Bears could manage more than a three-point lead.

The Sugar Bears started out with a 3-0 lead, but ULM would slow down the match by marking the lead 8-5.

ULM’s Cali Assaley took the front as UCA surged at 17-14.

For ULM’s head volleyball coach, Charlie Olson, this loss was not all doom and gloom, because he sees a bright future for the volleyball team.

“The best part of today’s match is that we can continue to build on

this and finally move forward with a lineup we are comfortable with and competitive against,” Olson said. “We’re looking forward to the rematch on Sunday.”

Although, the volleyball team’s hands were on fire, UCA would cool them down by scoring the next six of the seven points to ushering a 20-18 advantage.

Karson Davis would then tie the set at 20-20, but the Sugar Bears would score four of the next five points leading 24-21.

The Warhawks would fight for the next two points making 24-23. Sadly, the Sugar Bears would keep their grasp on the lead and end the set at 25-24.

During the second set, Ina Gosen was determined to start out hot by helping an early 5-3 advantage.

Alas, for the Warhawks, UCA’s Sugar Bears would score the next four points to take a 7-5 lead.

The Warhawks were not going down without a fight. In this set, they

took another lead at 12 and at 13 with another kill by Gosen. But UCA would continue to find ULM’s weakness by scoring the next four points.

The Warhawks were not a threat for the rest of the set.

The final set began with a tie at two each, but UCA would find their “on fire” button when taking a 6-2 lead.

ULM would score by ending the four points streak off of error and landing a kill by the hands of Emma McWhorter.

Woefully, UCA would expand their 6-4 lead by adding four more points making it 10-4.

The Warhawks would cut the gap to 13-10 with a service ace by McKinley Thiede. UCA would answer ULM by going on a 4-0 run, boosting the score to 17-10. ULM could not get closer than four points and allowed UCA to walk away with the set at 25-20. photo courtesy ULM athletics

contact Mitchell Raley at raleym@warhawks.ulm.edu

HEADSTRONG: ULM’s volleyball team fights against the Central Arkansas Sugar Bears during a non-conference match.

Tennis

Warhawks earn 3 singles bracket titles

Hala Badwy Hala Badwy, a sophomore, excelled in the gold bracket on Oct. 17. Badwy beat teammate and senior Drousile Dzebou, 6-2, 7-6 (4), during the competition.

Madalina Grigoriu Madalina Grigoriu, a senior, moved to 5-0 in singles play this semester with a 7-6 (8), 6-3 win over the Rajin’ Cajuns’ Dana Radovanovic in the burgundy bracket.

Daniela Hernandez Daniela Hernandez, a freshman, worked quickly to defeat the Rajin’ Cajun’s Babette Burgersdijk, 6-1, 6-2, in the black bracket.