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American Red Cross awareness, Delta Sigma Phi, 11 a.m., Library Overhang
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Halloween feature movie night, Phi Alpha Theta, 6 p.m., Stubbs 100
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Spooky bake sale, NAACP, 6 p.m., 10 a.m., Quad
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pARTy 318, Masur Museum of Art, 6 p.m., 1400 S. Grand
Friday, October RMI alumni day, RMI society, Library 7th floor
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KNOE- A special education teacher has been arrested and accused of using corporal punishment on two autistic students. Melissa Lacomb is facing two counts of felony cruelty to juveniles. Court documents state Lacomb was involved in two separate incidents at Madison James Foster Elementary School on Oct. 3. First, an employee told the school's principal she saw Lacomb hit a fouryear-old autistic student with a ruler on the right thigh. On the second, the same employee told the principal Lacomb locked a different four-yearold autistic student in a bathroom for 30 minutes. The only form of corporal punishment they can use is a paddle to the child's buttocks in the presence of another school employee. However, the handbook states that autistic students are exempt from this.
MCT- Tropical Storm Nestor formed Friday afternoon with maximum sustained winds of 60 mph targeting the Florida Panhandle, according to a National Hurricane Center’s update. Dangerous storm surge and tropicalstorm-force winds are expected along portions of the northern Gulf Coast into Friday night, the NHC said, with a tropical storm warning still in effect for parts of Florida. Moving toward the Panhandle at 22 mph with 60 mph winds, Nestor is located about 150 miles south-southeast of the Mississippi River and is expected to strengthen overnight before making landfall Saturday morning, the NHC said. It is then expected to move across the southern U.S. through the weekend while devolving into a subtropical storm and make its way into the Atlantic Ocean by Monday.
MCT- Johnson & Johnson is recalling one lot of its Johnson’s Baby Powder after tiny amounts of asbestos contamination were found in samples from a single bottle purchased online. J&J is voluntarily recalling the lot, #22318RB, which consists of 33,000 bottles, and is encouraging people who bought the product to discontinue use. The company said that it is working with the Food and Drug Administration, which tested the bottle, and has started an investigation into how and when the product was contaminated. FDA spokeswoman Gloria SanchezContreras said the contaminated bottle contained chrysotile fibers, a type of asbestos. The FDA recommended that consumers stop using the lot immediately and contact J&J for a refund. Another lot of Johnson’s Baby Powder the FDA tested was negative for asbestos, the agency said in a statement.
MCT- The U.S. and Turkey have reached an agreement on a five-day cease-fire in Turkey’s invasion of northern Syria, vice president Mike Pence announced Thursday. After the full implementation of the cease-fire, the U.S. would withdraw sanctions it has imposed on Turkey, Pence said at a news conference here. The agreement came after five hours of talks that began with a one-on-one meeting between Pence and Turkey’s president, Recep Tayyip Erdogan. It came after a week in which Turkey crossed the border into northern Syria and largely pushed Kurdish forces back from the border. Erdogan ordered the incursion into the area of northern Syria that had been under Kurdish control a week ago, shortly after Trump agreed to pull out a small contingent of U.S. troops who had effectively acted as peacekeepers in the region.
Teacher arrested for physical abuse
Ceasefire in Syria Tropical storm Contaminated baby speeds toward state powder leads to recall after talks with U.S.
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ART PROJECT
"Either you run the day or the day runs you."
TODAY IN HISTORY
October 21 1879: After 14 months of testing, Thomas Edison first demonstrates his electric lamp, hoping to one day compete with gaslight.
Jim Rohn, Motivational Speaker
1959: The Guggenheim Museum, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, opens in Manhattan. 1961: Bob Dylan records his first album in a single day at a cost of $400 1967: The "March on the Pentagon," protesting American involvement in Vietnam, draws 50,000 protesters
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ULM art students are in the process of making ceramic vessels on VAPA day. During this day, local high school students flock at the campus to learn about the art program.
1994: North Korea and the U.S. sign an agreement requiring North Korea to halts its nuclear weapons program and agree to international inspections.
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Academics
Presentation
University becomes 1st in state to offer pre-educator pathway
Natural history museum to host visiting professor
ULM has become the first institution of higher learning in the state to offer a pre-educator pathway recognized by the Louisiana Department of Education. The program will be offered to high school students to give them an early start toward teacher certification upon graduation. Amy L. Weems, ULM assistant professor in the School of Education, co-authored the plan with Lincoln Parish Schools. She presented the ULM Pre-Educator Pathway to the state Board of Secondary and Elementary Education at its Oct. 16 meeting in Baton Rouge. The board unanimously approved the plan. The ULM Pre-Educator Pathway will build on the existing Educators Rising program started by the School of Education in the fall. ULM partnered with three area high schools to implement Educators Rising. The initiative encourages and guides high school students toward careers as teachers. Wossman, Neville and Oak Grove high schools are providing preparatory course work through Educators Rising to aspiring teachers.
In celebration of Archeology Month, the ULM Museum of Natural History is hosting environmental archaeologist Evan Peacock, Ph.D. He will present the seminar “One Shell of an Idea” at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 22, in the orientation room of the museum on the first floor of Hanna Hall. During his career, Peacock has found and recorded more than 1,000 archeological sites. Among the locations of his many excavations is Poverty Point World Heritage Site. Dianna Greenlee, Ph.D., ULM adjunct professor of geosciences and station archaeologist at Poverty Point, arranged for his visit. Peacock is professor emeritus with the Department of Anthropology & Middle Eastern Cultures at Mississippi State
University. His interest in archaeology sparked as an undergraduate at MSU. He earned a master of science with distinction in environmental archaeology and palaeoeconomy and a Ph.D. in archaeology from the University of Sheffield, England. In “One Shell of an Idea” Peacock will discuss his method of analyzing the chemical contents of shell-tempered pottery to trace its origin. Peacock will discuss the project’s development and current results from shell analyses. Peacock's research interests are centered on long-term human/nature interactions, including documenting and quantifying prehistoric human environmental impact.
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WORKSHOP: Dr. Evan Peacock will be presenting on his method of analyzing the chemical contents of shell-tempered pottery to trace its origin.
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OPINION
Social Issue
& DEATH Drug-shaming only worsens problem
DRUG
In 2016, 48.5 million Americans used illicit drugs or misused prescription drugs
Around 68% of the more than 70,200 drug overdose deaths in 2017 involved an opioid.
Killian Hicks
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You’re walking down a sidewalk. You look ahead of you and see someone passed out on the ground. What do you think? Some people will look down on that person. “They’re just a junkie,” they’ll say. But if you were able to put yourself in their shoes, even for just a minute, you might change your mind. Let’s face it, it’s 2019 and we can say that it is widely understood that addiction is a disease and not a moral issue. Experts agree that it should be treated as such. The American Medical Association has classified it as a disease and believe
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what it scientifically means to be addicted, but still why shouldn’t we shame addicts? The reason is they are human. They are your brother. They are your mother. They are your best friend. To hit even closer to home, according to the Center on Addiction, half of all full-time college students struggle with drug or alcohol addiction. If we learn that addiction reaches into all social and economic classes, we can understand that this disease is everywhere we go. So, the next time you walk down the street and see someone passed out, don’t look down on them. Remember how they once probably had hopes and dreams the same as you do. Remember that this is not just a moral issue, but a medical one. Addiction is everywhere, and putting those down who deal with it only makes the problem worse.
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that it is caused by a combination of behavioral, environmental and biological factors. Addiction is considered a disease of both mind and body, so the physical and psychological craving to use a substance can easily take over a person’s life. But still, many people treat drug addicts as if they are monsters instead of humans. There is usually an association of self-shaming and humiliation when someone is addicted to a drug. They feel as if they are cut off from humanity in every way due to their addiction. This leads to a vicious cycle of depression, then using, then a brief moment of comfort and then the cycle starts again. According to Pyramid Healthcare, research has shown that the punishment for addictive behavior does not work. People are put in jail for their crimes but the system does not prepare them to re-enter society once their time is done. So that is an explanation of
Morgan Andrews ¿Cuál es el punto de ser bilingue? So, you can understand the first sentence. Everyone in America is required to take some type of language class in school. The main two languages are Spanish and French. According to The Atlantic, 18 percent of people in the United States are bilingual. Only seven percent of college students are enrolled in a language course. Most people hate learning a new language because it conflicts with
what they already know about their first language, but having more than one language under your belt will extremely impact your life both socially and mentally. For example, two of my Nepali friends, our Mexican friend and I went to a Guatemalan restaurant for a birthday party after going to the movies. While at the restaurant, there was one point where my Nepali friends spoke Nepali and our Mexican friend spoke Spanish with the Guatemalan family that owned the restaurant. I, being the average American who was required to take Spanish in high school, was only fluent in English, while vaguely understanding what was being said. Luckily, the owner’s wife spoke to me in English and told me that in order to get better at Spanish, or any language, I must continue to practice it in and out of school. No one truly cares about learning another language until they are faced with the challenge of being
forced to learn it either because they decide to live in another country, or because they take a trip and end up getting lost in a language world unbeknownst to them. Bilingual people also have better attention skills, cognitive functions and multitasking abilities. This helps with communication with others and problem solving. Certain rates of mental health problems can actually decrease when you know more than your native language. According to Medical News Today, being bilingual could delay Alzheimer’s for up to five years. So, why not learn a new language? There is no good reason not to. It’s always a great idea to learn something new that will significantly change your viewpoint of the world for the better. There are so many pros and hardly any cons of studying multiple linguistics. contact Morgan Andrews at andrewmr@warhawks.ulm.edu
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OPINION
Relationships
Has technology killed romance? His Perspective
Miles Jordan As technology has become more a part of our everyday lives, there are those who say it changes us. Maybe your parents have said it, maybe your friends or maybe it’s you. One of the most common changes in those people’s eyes is romance. Many people say romance is dead. They argue that because of phones and social media, people no longer have to ask each other out face-to-face and that the time people spend together is of less quality. This is not the truth though. While technology has definitely changed how dating and romance exist in our lives, it has not killed it. There are many men and women who still buy flowers, still ask people out in person and still spend great quality time together. In many ways, technology has advanced people’s ability to be romantically successful. Technology has allowed for more people to potentially meet than ever before. Think about an app like Tinder. People can be in the same community and never meet someone, yet Tinder puts all of those people just one swipe away. According to Business of Apps, Tinder gets 1.6 billion views every day and sets up one million dates per week. One million dates allows for a lot of time for people to see each other face-toface.
Her Perspective Another way technology has helped people romantically is by creating an emphasis on romantic displays. A good example of this is promposals that people in high school do. These boys and girls spend time and money to create a gesture of affection to get someone to be their date to prom. These societal pressures create an added emphasis for young kids to learn to be romantic and to exhibit these displays of romance. Promposals are not the only kind of romance, though. For many people, that kind of romance is embarrassing and scary. Technology has allowed for people to learn more about themselves and how they show romance. With easily searchable love language quizzes, people have a greater ability than ever before to show their love in different ways. These quizzes even give people an ability to understand others, not just themselves. No longer are we in an era where the only way we show love is through flowers and chocolates. Now, people can show their affection through text message or even more publicly with social media platforms. Technology has provided a grander stage for large romantic gestures. Romance is like change in that it is a constant. People will always look to date people and to cultivate relationships with people, and as long as that happens romance will be around. It is a lazy idea to say that romance is dead because of technology or because of generational divides. People who believe this need to consider the idea that maybe they are just personally jaded towards romance. The simple truth is that romance is not dead and can never die. Has romance changed in many ways? Yes, absolutely, everything has, but it is not dead.
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Hope Anderson R.I.P. romance, for music and social media have brought upon us its sudden and most likely temporary death. Despite that opening line, I want to go ahead and make it known that I am not one of those people who blame social media for the destruction of everything good in life. However, its and music’s effect on the overall “romance” in the lives of those around me is too apparent to overlook. Since the beginning of time, love has existed. And whether you believe that to be through the creation story or evolution, it still holds steady in the timeline of the earth. However, romance has not been so constant. There are many different perceptions of the word “romance.” According to Lexico, romance is a feeling of excitement and mystery associated with love. Popular songs have always been an indicator of how society feels toward romance at the moment and/or shifted its current way of thinking. For example, “Hello” by Lionel Richie and “I’ll Stand by You” by The Pretenders had everyone in the mood to either profess their love to an unsuspecting victim or mentally recommit themselves to their current loved one. When Beyoncé released “Irreplaceable” in 2006, however, it was a completely different
story. It gave people the backbone to say “forget you” to any significant other that was not on his or her best behavior. In today’s society, imagine the message of “Irreplaceable” times 10 on each chart topping song. Songs such as “thank u, next” by Ariana Grande, “Bodak Yellow” by Cardi B. and “Apologize” by Timbaland have invaded the forgiving and affectionate spirits of today’s youth involving their love lives. Now, I have to admit that I love a good “forget you” anthem myself. However, music is rather persuasive. So, when it comes to my love life, fighting the urge to listen to hardcore music and sitting in the midst of my own thoughts is probably the best idea. Social media, unfortunately, is not any less persuasive than music. When people see Romeo and Juliet all lovey-dovey on social media every day, they start to settle for just anybody to make themselves feel less lonely. When you settle for anyone, you have no intention of keeping alive “romance” because the birth of romance never took place for you. Constantly hearing and absorbing the thoughts and mindsets of others subconsciously affects our own. Despite society’s recent mood toward romance, according to Statista, in 2017, 87 percent of respondents stated that they believe in true love. Love is not dead and you cannot state that today’s society “just doesn’t love the way it used to.” However, the current state of romance is dead at the hands of today’s social media and music. It will resurrect either through another switch in society’s music and social media trends or people will simply decide to stop letting outside influences affect their love life. contact Hope Anderson at andersonhl@warhawks.ulm.edu
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NEWS
Safety
Louisiana ranked 16th in traffic deaths Intoxication, distracted driving leads to increase of car accidents by Kerrion Henry
Jnell Casborn hates drunk driving because her cousin died in a wreck involving an intoxicated driver on the interstate. “The guy who killed my cousin is in jail but that does not bring my cousin back,” Casborn said. But even without drunk driving, Louisiana has one of the highest death rates in the country when it comes to car accidents. In a study conducted by autoinsurance.org, Louisiana was ranked 16th in intersection fatalities per 1,000 miles of road. That means there are about three deaths every 1,000 miles in the state. The majority of car accidents happen due to distracted driving, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety administration. One of the main ways people get distracted while driving is by getting on their phone. However, there are many other things that can hinder a person’s ability to drive like driving while under the influence. Louisiana has a high rate of accidents caused by drunk driving. In fact, 30 percent of fatal crashes in the state involve an intoxicated driver. In Monroe alone, there were 12 fatal car accidents in 2017, according to city-data.com.
Three of the 12 accidents were caused by drunk driving. Casborn, a communication major, was not surprised to hear this. “I believe people need to think before they do more often before getting behind the wheel. Innocent people Casborn have lost their lives because of these selfish activities,” Casborn said. As drunk driving is a major cause of accidents in Louisiana, it is important to know what to do if you are drunk and need to get home. The responsible thing to do is to ask someone who is not under the influence of any alcohol or drugs to drive you home. You could also call for an Uber if you are in the Monroe area. It is better to not drive under the influence because you may be pulled over. And if you are pulled over, you could be given three different options— jail time, a fine or a defensive driving class. Sometimes, you may have to do all three. But most importantly, drunk driving can result in you or someone else getting hurt or worse— someone dying. Road safety is a shared responsibility for all drivers on the road. A safe driver is cautious and considerate of others’ lives while behind the wheel. To avoid becoming a victim in one of these fatal crashes, wearing a seatbelt is important for every passenger in the car. Drivers should also avoid using their phones even at red lights.
L OUISIANA T RAFFIC A CCIDENTS
RANKED
16 TH IN INTERSECTION FATALITIES
INTERSECTION FATALITY RATE IS AN AVERAGE OF
2.45 DEATH PER 1,000 MILES
30 PERCENT OF FATAL CRASHES INVOLVE AN INTOXICATED DRIVER
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
contact Kerrion Henry at henrykd@warhawks.ulm.edu
graphic by Sunil Bishwokarma
Health
Student pharmacists give out free flu shots by Loryn Kykendall
Flu season is upon us, and as college students, we should all be taking as many preventative measures as possible to avoid catching it. According to the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases, less than half of all college students in the country get vaccinated for the flu. For this reason, ULM’s Operation Immunization, associated with the American Pharmacists Association, hosted a free flu clinic on Oct. 15, in the Student Union Building, where students could get free flu shots. Overseeing the clinic were Operation Immunization co-chairs Rachel Pecora and Kayla
Thibodeaux. They have held this free clinic every flu season for the past four years. The clinic is hosted through the Academy of Student Pharmacists, with a grant provided through ULM. According to Pecora, a third year student of the professional pharmacy program, a lot of students also don’t get their flu shots because they simply believe that since they are young and have good immune systems, they won’t get sick. She said that being young and healthy is never a good excuse to skip out on your flu shot. “The flu is actually a really hard disease,” Pecora said. She said it can potentially be dangerous, and
that it can lead to severe pneumonia and even hospitalization. They host the clinic because there are far too many students who go without flu shots every year. Either they can’t find the time or can’t afford it, so the on-campus, free flu clinic eliminates both of those barriers. There were five student volunteers from the pharmacy program administering vaccines at the clinic. Chloe Sealy, the vice president of Health Fairs, said she has volunteered at the flu clinic for all three years that she has been in the professional program. She said that getting vaccinated is especially important for college students because they spend a lot of time in close proximity to each other in dorms and classrooms. “If one person gets it, it’s going to spread and everybody is going to get it,” Sealy said. “I think it’s definitely a good thing for college-aged kids to get vaccinated.” Before getting vaccinated, however, students had to fill out some intake forms and a medical questionnaire asking if they were already sick. One of the students running the sign-in table
was Kileigh Bethel, a second year student in the professional pharmacy program. She said that they had seen a few students come in that were already feeling a little sick, but thankfully nobody had gotten a fever yet. Even if you are someone who rarely gets sick or has never had the flu, you should still get vaccinated, out of concern for others. Children, elderly, diabetics and people with immunodeficiency disorders are all highly susceptible to catching the flu. “It protects everyone around you, not just yourself,” Bethel said. She also said that it takes two weeks for the vaccine to become active in your body, so you should never wait until you are feeling sick to go get your flu shot. Alexis Remondet, a sophomore atmospheric science major, was among the students getting their flu shots. She said that she thinks having annual clinics like this at colleges is a great idea. “Always get your flu shot,” said Remondet. “It’s a great preventative measure.” contact Loryn Kykendall at kykendalllk@warhawks.ulm.edu
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NEWS
Awareness
Fraternity encourages men to be aware of their health by Uchechi Owunna
Self-checks for breast cancer are normalized for women as soon as puberty starts. For years, “I love boobies” bracelets were sold in stores across the United States to promote breast health. However, prostate cancer is rarely spoken of in the same way. Members of Omega Phi Psi fraternity noticed this and organized a prostate cancer awareness walk on Oct. 19, to try to break through the resistance the male population has when it comes to getting regularly examined and openly discussing men’s health. The fraternity hoped to create a relaxed atmosphere that will convince men of the importance of having their prostate examined for cancer. “I have noticed that it has been thoroughly indoctrinated by our society concerning breast cancer
but there is little to no awareness of prostate cancer,” said Eugene Burns, the walk’s chairman. The prostate is a small gland in the man’s pelvis next to the bladder. It also is the second-leading cause of cancer death for men. According to the Urology Health Foundation, one in nine men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime, and it is estimated that about 175,000 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2019 alone. Teddy Jefferson, an Omega Phi Psi member, said he thinks it’s important to do things like this to educate the community on the risk of prostate cancer. He also said it is important to uplift the survivors of prostate cancer and the family of people that are dealing with prostate cancer. ULM’s pharmacy school attended the event to hold a small health fair
where they gave out free information on preventative measures for various common diseases in our community. The pharmacy school also brought in medical laboratory scientists and nurses to take people’s blood to test for prostate cancer. Sharon Burns, the walk chairman’s wife, said this event struck a chord with her as her father had been diagnosed with prostate cancer recently. “This event is an opportunity for the community to come together and educate themselves on the dangers of prostate cancer,” Sharon Burns said. “Although my father is doing well now, I would advise people to educate themselves. Knowing the signs, be very aware and being active can reduce the risk.” contact Uchechi Owunna at owunnaud@warhawks.ulm.edu
Balancing benefits and harms of prostate cancer screening The PSA test can catch prostate cancer in its early stages, but for many men it leads to unnecessary medical procedures that have significant side effects. Here’s a look at what happens to 1,000 men invited to take the PSA screening test:
Men ages 55 to 69 offered PSA-based screening:
1,000
240
Get a positive result which may indicate they have prostate cancer. The next step is a biopsy, which can cause bleeding, infection and pain.
About 140 of these turn out to be false positives.
100
Get a positive biopsy result showing definite cancer.
20 to 50 of these men have cancers that would never grow, spread or cause harm.
80
As a result, 50 experience erectile dysfunction and 15 have urinary incontinence.
Choose surgery or radiation treatment.
1
Avoids death from prostate cancer.
3
Avoid having the cancer spread to other organs.
Source: U.S. Preventive Services Task Force
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Die of prostate cancer despite treatment.
Graphic: Los Angeles Times/TNS
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NEWS
Health
Local facilities offer cheap prostate cancer exams by Chelsea Terrell
One simple decision that can make a huge difference on a man’s future is getting a prostate exam. A prostate is an organ found only in men and is located under the bladder. It aids men in the reproduction process which makes it important. According to the American Cancer Society, the most common cancer found in men is prostate cancer. It is also the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths. “I never realized how important it is to maintain prostate health until I read some of the research online about how many problems it can cause a man’s body overall,” said Mia Harper, a sophomore pre-physical therapy major. Since the cancer is so prevalent, men should participate in routine check-ups. Locally, there are many options when it comes to being ex-
amined. One choice is LabCorp in West Monroe. Most exams cost between $40-50. But for men who have a history of prostate cancer, the exam is free. Prostate exams take less than an hour. The physician performing the exam will explain what to expect before you are given the procedure. College students are not exempt from being cautious when it comes to prostate health. Due to most students being younger than the age of 50, many believe this particular cancer will not affect them. However, this is false in various cases. The stress and pressure of college can affect one’s prostate health. Also, young adults can have prostate problems that they are not aware of. Symptoms often begin appearing later in a person’s life. contact Chelsea Terrell at terrellcl@warhawks.ulm.edu
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NEWS
Preparation
photo courtesy Chuck Riddick
THE LONG JOURNEY AHEAD: Chuck Riddick, a senior communication major, got the opportunity to travel to California this summer and be an intern at Hulu through the Television Academy. There, he helped with many press releases such as the Press Critic’s Association Press Tour.
Students sail to new futures with internships Campus program, class aids those struggling to find job training by Kaitlin Maness
Landing the perfect internship can change a student’s life—just ask senior communication major, Chuck Riddick, who took a leap of faith last year and applied for an internship in California at Hulu through the Television Academy. To be considered for the position, Riddick was required to send in two letters of recommendation, his academic transcript, a “letter of intent” and a video interview. “You don’t realize how awkward it is to hold a conversation with a camera until you’re doing it,” Riddick said. “I then spent the next day editing the video, sending it off and holding my breath.” During spring break, Riddick found out he got the position at Hulu. Then, that summer he packed his bags and headed to Los Angeles where he would spend the next three months living his dream while eating a lot of Ramen
noodles just like a stereotypical intern. “Anyone and everyone should try for an internship,” Riddick said. “Without this internship, I wouldn’t have ever let my dreams get this big. Now, I know that I can do it.” For students who want to have a similiar experience as Riddick but have no clue where to start, ULM Career Center offers a variety of tools to guide them in the right direction. “We’re here to help throughout the search process,” said Kristin Chandler, the director of the Career Center. Recently, the Career Center implemented Handshake, a new job and internship board geared toward students. After making a profile on Handshake, students can find available job and internship opportunities across Louisiana. The Career Center also reviews resumes, conducts mock interviews and provides multiple career fairs and workshops during each semester. However, many students get internships on their own. Boston Bragg, a junior computer science major, went to a job and internship finding website called Indeed, typed in “computer science internship summer 2019” and applied for every available position in the United States. He ended up deciding to accept a position at Pedernales Electric Cooperative in Texas where he
was an information technology business analyst intern. There, he gained beneficial experience in his field and made meaningful friendships along the way. “My favorite thing about being an intern was hanging out with the other interns,” Bragg said. “We were a pretty close group by the end of the summer. It was a great experience.” Bragg and his co-workers would often take walks together when being in the office became tiring. They made a routine out of it Bragg even going as far to add it in their Outlook calendars. Riddick agrees with Bragg that co-workers are the highlight of internships. “I cannot stress this enough how much your co-workers and fellow interns really make the experience worth it,” Riddick said. “I befriended so many amazing people in the entertainment industry that poured so much time into me. I truly couldn’t have asked for anything better.” Internships are not only good for furthering your career and making life-long friends. Getting one can also help you understand which parts of a job you don’t like. While working at Hulu, Riddick discovered he disliked working in
television and would prefer to be involved with book publishing. One way communication majors can prepare for internships is to enroll in practicum with Dr. Joshua Comer. The course provides students with supervised experience in an on-campus job position that focuses on different aspects of their major. Depending on what position the student receives, they will practice different professional skills. Comer then helps the student learn to reflect on and properly explain what they did during their practicum so they can identify and achieve their goals. According to Comer, a competitive internship should be a common goal among communication students, and practicum is one way to prepare for that. “Students with practicum experience have already begun to establish themselves as communication professionals and know how to present their experiences, which puts them in a stronger position when pursuing internship opportunities,” Comer said. During finals week, students who are interested in practicum can join Comer in an orientation session where he shares information about possible positions students could fill. contact Kaitlin Maness at manessk@warhawks.ulm.edu
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Feature
photo courtesy Baxter Flor
REACH YOUR POTENTIAL: Asja Jordan, a ULM senior communications major, leads a group of people in yoga. This is one of the ways Jordan makes income to build her business, Potential 2 Kinetic.
Student makes business idea into reality by Ashlyn Dupree Asja Jordan was headed down the wrong path and she knew it. She started hanging out with the wrong people and “messed with the wrong things,” while she was in high school. Everything could’ve all ended right there for Jordan. But her high school powerlifting and swimming coaches saw potential that Jordan didn’t even see in herself. That’s how she started her fitness and business journey. In high school, fitness wasn’t initially something Jordan was interested in but she still decided to join the powerlifting and swimming team. Once she joined the team, there was no going back on fitness. Jordan started going to the gym to work on her powerlifts, but watched as her at-the-time boyfriend worked on body building. “I kind of was attracted to that so then I started really really getting into [fitness]. Ultimately, it was those high school sports to be the catalyst for me to develop my own routine,” said Jordan, a ULM senior communications major. Even with her obstacles she faced in her high school years, Baxter Flor, one of Jordan’s friends, said she hasn’t let this rule her life. Flor said Jordan has inspired him to overlook life circumstances. “Whether or not you grow up in an unhealthy environment, success can be [achieved] through determination, spirit and hard work,” said Flor, a ULM biology major. “These are all characteristics that Asja very much embodies.” Eventually, all of her time at the gym led her to become a yoga instructor and a personal trainer. Jordan didn’t just want to do these jobs to make money. She wanted to be a catalyst for others just like her high school coaches were for her. “Working as a personal trainer has been one of the most fulfilling things… It’s so fascinating over time seeing my clients walk with more confidence,” Jordan said. While Jordan enjoyed doing personal training
and instructing yoga, she knew she wanted to do something more with fitness. Around two years ago, Jordan had just ended many things in her life- a relationship with her boyfriend, friendships and she had changed her major from kinesiology to communications. She said she no longer felt a sense of purpose. According to Vanelis Rivera, a close friend and English instructor at ULM, Jordan was “in self-discovery mode,” during this stage of her life. But during this time of self-discovery, Potential 2 Kinetic popped into her brain. Jordan said that initially P2K was not a business plan, it was just a hashtag she had created for her social media. She said whenever she made any idea happen she would hashtag P2K. Jordan said she came up with P2K while writing in her journal. She thought about how motivational speakers always talk about reaching your full potential, but she decided that reaching her full potential wasn’t enough. “Potential energy speaks of something stored that is untapped… And for me it was like I don’t want to be potential I want to be kinetic,” Jordan said. Rivera said that P2K was something she watched grow into something more for Jordan. “I remember her conceptualizing P2K. At the time she was really into taking biology concepts and turning them into poetic prose, and as far as I can remember that’s how the concept began to flourish,” Rivera said. The more Jordan thought about it, the more she realized that this didn’t have to be just a hashtag, it could be a business. Over the past year, Jordan has grown the idea of making P2K a business into a reality. Her vision for P2K is that it is “a catalyst for growth and transformation within individuals and communities through physical and mental health practices.” Many people are helping Jordan’s business dream become a reality like Kelsey Bohl, Jordan’s men-tor in ULM’s mentorship program. Bohl said she has pushed Jordan to focus more
photo courtesy Asja Jordan
POTENTIAL TO KINETIC: Jordan gears up for the gym. Her vision for P2K is to catalyze others to grow and transform themselves mentally and physically.
on pursuing any opportunity that comes her way because this will help her make P2K her career. “Asja is so passionate and has many great ideas, but I’ve encouraged her to really concentrate on things that will benefit her and P2K in the future,” Bohl said. Jordan has already started making this dream a reality by doing yoga with Bohl ULM’s women’s basketball and soccer teams. She is also currently one out of 20 businesses in ULM’s Warhawk Business Pitch competition. Jordan said this competition has helped her narrow down her vision and figure out how to make P2K into a profitable business. What Jordan said makes P2K different from most fitness based businesses is its involve-
ment with community projects. This past summer, P2K hosted an event called Relief for Ruston which was a two day yoga event. Any money donated to this event was given to help support Ruston after the tornado in April. Another community event Jordan said she is having on Oct. 26, Poses and Painting for a Purpose helps the old DeSiard Street shelter receive a fresh coat of paint on its walls. But before volunteers go paint the shelter, everyone will meet at the new DeSiard Street shelter and practice yoga. Jordan she said she has plenty of other ideas for the future of P2K. P2K is an all-or-nothing to Jordan. “I don’t even want to have a plan B. Ultimately, I want to make P2K a profitable business and I will work my butt off to make P2K happen,” Jordan said. contact Ashlyn Dupree at dupreeaf@warhawks.ulm.edu
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On-Campus Event
T-shirt Swap brings new swag to bayou by Alfonzo Galvan
Employees at Rolling Hills Ministries Thrift Store knew business was booming, but they couldn’t figure out why. T-shirts were flying off the racks. They later found out the shirts had a greater purpose in life. The shirts being sold at the thrift store were college shirts but not ULM’s. Shoppers were buying shirts from other universities and then turning around to campus to trade them in for new ULM shirts. It was 31 Ambassadors T-shirt Swap which is a day to spread school spirit and give back. Cameron Tingle, the 31 Ambassadors president, said this event helps rid the campus of other school’s merchandise. Tingle himself shops at thrift stores to find shirts every time his organization hosts a t-shirt swap. “I’m not going to have new university shirts every semester to trade in. It’s good for the thrift store, it’s good for us and it’s just a good time,” Tingle said. While designing this year’s
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shirt, he and his organization decided that the shirts given to them would be donated to victims of Hurri- TIngle cane Barry, a tropical cyclone that made landfall in Louisiana in July. The purpose of the event is to give people wearing other universities’ shirts an incentive to let go of those items. They accept trade-ins from students, faculty and even staff that want to get rid of their non-ULM t-shirts. Students wanting new ULM shirts on a budget found a way to get them, although, for a small fee. Thrift stores in the area like Rolling Hills experienced a sudden surge in sales from college students looking for shirts to trade in. Denisha Jackson, a junior psychology major and 31 Ambassadors member, said she believes people on campus have the freedom to wear what they want, but
seeing more ULM shirts on campus does help with school pride. “If they’re going to the thrift store to get those one or two dollar t-shirts, we’re going to further more make those useful by giving them to people in need,” Jackson said. For Jaylon Naron, a junior kinesiology major, it doesn’t make sense seeing people at a university representing another school they don’t attend. He took advantage of the t-shirt swap and got a new shirt that represents his university. “I had a shirt representing s omewhere Naron else that I’m not at so it kind of didn’t make sense so I traded it in for a shirt that represents where I’m at, who I’m around every day and who I get to be around,” Naron said. contact Alfonzo Galvan at galvana@warhawks.ulm.edu
photo by Miles Jordan
FOR A GOOD CAUSE: Members of 31 Ambassadors, Jadah Lyons and Michael Zhou prepare for students to come get their shirts.
Creative costume ideas for Halloween by Ashlyn Dupree
Tired of the same old Halloween costume ideas like witches, devils and overused movie and tv characters? Here’s a few creative ideas to liven up your costume party.
1. “Smarties Pants” For those who are procrastinators, a creative costume idea is “smartie pants.” This is easy to do. All you need is some Smarties candies and glue dots. Put the glue dots on the Smarties and then stick them on your jeans. You can make it 10 minutes before your party and you’ll have candy to eat later on.
2. Rock, Paper, Scissors If you are wanting to do a group costume, one idea is rock, paper and scissors. These costumes are online and the prices range between $25- 40.
If you decide you want to make this, there are different tutorials online on how to make it and what materials are needed. You could even start a game of rock, paper, scissors with your friends using yourselves as the game pieces.
3. Shark Attack If you are going with your significant other or a best friend, you could do a shark attack costume. One person dresses up as a shark. All you would need for this is red, black, grey and white foam boards to cut out the mouth, teeth, fin and gills, and a grey t-shirt. For the other person, you could dress up as the person being attacked. All you would need is a white shirt, red paint and a white bandage cloth to make it look like your arm got bit off.
4. “It’s Raining Men” For those who are all into puns, a creative idea is to make it “rain men.” This is also another easy idea. All you need is cutout pictures of your favorite men, some clear string and an umbrella. Punch a hole in the top of your men’s heads and then tie the string to it. Once you have done this, tie the string to the umbrella. BOOM, you are done. You’ll be surrounded by men all night.
5. Party Animals Another fun idea for a group costume is party animals. This idea is simple. All you need is party clothes, like a suit or a dress, and animal ears. You can do a rabbit, a deer, a cat or any animal you can think of. Just add some whiskers, a nose and a glass of champagne to complete this look. contact Ashlyn Dupree at dupreeaf@warhawks.ulm.edu
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Movie Review
Time to ‘double tap’ on Zombieland 2 by Ashlyn Dupree Time to take a “double tap” into the world of Zombieland. Or better known as the recently released “Zombieland: Double Tap.” If you saw the first Zombieland movie, all your favorite characters are back and better than ever. Compared to the first Zombieland, the main characters Tallahassee, Columbus, Wichita and Little Rock all remain the same except they are older. Wichita and Little Rock are still fierce and independent, but desire to have a family underneath all their roughness. Tallahassee remains the father figure over everyone and still has his humorous personality. And Columbus stays put to his rules and is still in search of his forever home. While these characters remain the same, what doesn’t remain the same is the journey they go on, the people they meet and even the zombies they kill.
Still in search of that forever home, they journey all across America to places like the White House, Graceland and eventually a place called, “Babylon.”On this journey, they meet new characters who seem to mirror how they act and what they like. With the new characters, this spices up the movie and makes it different from the first Zombieland. While these new characters do seem to mirror the main characters, each character still has its own character which is a breath of fresh air for those worried about the movie being the same. Since we are on the topic of zombies, the zombies aren’t your typical zombies. Compared to the first movie, the zombies have developed and evolved into something greater than any of the main characters could expect.
Another feature to this movie is the overall family feel to it. They all continuously fight, love one another, pick on one another and comfort each other just like a family would. Even though they are all from different places and aren’t blood related, you can see the love and care each character has for every person in the family. Pay attention to small details in the movie because they will be magnified during later parts. Until after the movie, I didn’t realize how somethings all fit together like a puzzle piece. Also, stay for the end credits. There is a special surprise you will want to see before bolting out to use the restroom. Overall, “Zombieland: Double Tap” was the perfect way to bring back a classic. Enjoy every side this movie gives from its humor to its family aspect. contact Ashlyn Dupree at dupreeaf@warhawks.ulm.edu
Restaurants
4 culturally-enriched places to eat
Rawz Cafe Rawz Café is the center of savory memories. This restaurant because it is affordable. The managers acknowledge the restaurant’s proximity to ULM and maximize their revenue by making their services affordable so students do not have to lose an arm or a leg to try out sushi. The most important aspect of culturally rich restaurants is the ability of the staff to be able to inform and educate the customers on what exactly is in the food they are about to order and Rawz does just this.
Khan Mongolian Grill
Khan Mongolian Grill mainly serves a stir fry bowl of fresh foods and sauces. It has a wide variety of food choices. Here, you get to fill your bowl with as many food ingredients as you can. The food at this restaurant is relatively more expensive compared to Rawz Café but they make up for it in their large serving sizes. Another major point scorer is the proximity to campus. The restaurant is easy to get to during breaks or when you have an emergency need for food.
Taste of India
China Cafe
Taste of India has the spices, the colors and everything in between. Taste of India is singularly the most culturally involved restaurant in Monroe. As soon as you walk into the restaurant, you are immediately surrounded by the Indian culture. Here, eating moves from a mere necessity to an experience. One thing that gives the previous two an edge over Taste of India is their proximity to campus and the affordability for college students. Taste of India is a place to go to treat yourself after a successful semester.
China Café is warm and cozy. This restaurant gives you all you need in intimacy and privacy. The restaurant is designed in a way that not only gives you culturally infused food, it also allows you to spend quality time with your friends and family. The restaurant’s staff have mastered the act of not hovering over their customers. From experience with friends, the staff never came to us unless we asked for something. This gives customers the opportunity to get comfortable, relax and enjoy the flavorful meals.
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Horoscope Aries Create projects for romance, art and beauty. Enjoy favorite games, activities and people. Relaxation, nature and entertainment feed your playful heart. Have fun together.
68 Filming site 69 Tibetan priests 70 Engaged in battle DOWN 1 Fifth tire 2 Pamplona runners 3 Utah ski resort 4 Quick look 5 Ages and ages 6 Beat by a bit 7 Paperwork accumulation 8 “A __ Is Born” 9 Tense NBA periods 10 Slam-dancing area 11 Tesla self-driving car system 12 Fruity metaphor for a rumor mill 13 Burden 14 Clock radio toggle 18 “No one __ blame” 23 Crude in a tanker 26 2018 Best Actor Gary 28 Dog’s bark 29 What students take at lectures
30 Legendary Garbo 31 Twelve 24-Acrosses 32 Melancholy 33 Of all time 34 Yacht or ferry 35 Suddenly 36 Postponed, as a ball game 41 U.K. language 42 Dime’s 10: Abbr. 44 Barely enough 46 Acumen 48 Prefix with liberal 49 Pull-up muscles, briefly 52 Yoga posture 53 Measuring stick 54 Hardy’s “__ of the D’Urbervilles” 55 Takes to court 56 More than a quiz 57 Prefix between kiloand giga58 March 15, notably 60 Skiing surface 63 Wash. neighbor 64 Hoppy brew, for short
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Libra Strategize with teammates. Discuss dreams, visions and ambitions. Social events lead to amazing connections and synchronicity. Hold meetings, gatherings and parties. Have fun with friends.
Scorpio
Realize domestic dreams with soap, water and maybe a coat of paint. Imagine possibilities for textiles, lighting or color. Keep an inspiration journal. Research options.
Focus on practical professional tasks, especially regarding communications, sales and marketing. Edit, craft and polish for beautiful results. Avoid controversy or distraction. Stay in action.
Gather information. Avoid distractions. Stay on track. Communications, promotions and creative projects can get dreamy results. Focus your attention for the best results.
42 Ice cream holder 43 “The Greatest” boxer 44 Painter of café scenes 45 John of “Three’s Company” 47 Places to get bronzed skin 50 Adolescent 51 Cuteness reactions 52 State-of-the-__ 55 “Me too!” 56 Give off 59 Debate topic 61 Game with Draw Two cards 62 Communication confusion ... or what’s literally found in this puzzle’s three sets of circles 65 Quito’s country, to the IOC 66 “Time is money,” e.g. 67 Texting devices
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ACROSS 1 Thespian’s platform 6 English Derby site 11 Earlier 14 Handsome god 15 “Me too!” 16 Coffee hour vessel 17 Vessel for Bond 19 Sigma follower 20 Golf tournament kickoff 21 Clairvoyant 22 B-ball 24 Spanish “month” 25 Money in the middle of a poker table 27 Smoke for Sherlock 28 “... for the remainder of my days” 34 No-holds-__ 37 “Like it __ ... “ 38 2020 Super Bowl number 39 Lemony Snicket’s evil count 40 Celestial shower component
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Cancer Keep taking care of business to create positive cash flow. Infuse communications with heart and a dream will approach reality. Polish sales and marketing materials.
Sagittarius Dream big. Expand your boundaries and frontiers. Travel and explore. Long-distance communication sends you in interesting new directions. Wait to see what develops.
Capricorn Financial conversations with your partner can lead to agreement about the results you would love to produce together. Listen generously. Strategize for growth.
Leo
Aquarius
You’re getting stronger. A personal dream appears within reach. Persistence and determination move you closer, one step at a time. Talk about what you love.
Coordinate errands, responsibilities and actions with your partner. Find efficiencies to conserve energy, time and money. Avoid risky business. Patience pays off.
Virgo Look back for insight on the road ahead. Consider ancestors, mentors and elders. What would they advise? Postpone crowds, noise or distractions. Meditate and rest.
Movie Night by Phi Alpha Theta IT (1990) & Young Frankestine 6 p.m. at Stubbs 100, Oct. 22 Snacks sold for 50¢ - $5
Pisces Your work and health seem energized. Discuss goals with advisers. For best performance, work with trusted doctors, trainers and coaches. Practice and grow stronger.
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Softball
ULM goes undefeated during fall schedule by Miles Jordan
After an up-and-down year one second year head coach Molly Fichtner and the rest of ULM got to see softball live for the first time. The Warhawks return 11 players from last season, including two of the team’s top three hitters in Jayden Mount and Korie Kreps. “Their leadership is unmatched,” Fichtner said. “They’re out here working hard every single day and they want this team to be successful.” Their leadership will be necessary come spring time as the team continues to integrate 10 new players, including seven freshmen and three transfers. Under Fichtner’s leadership the team has kept it simple. “Our primary focus since August has been fundamentals, communication and energy,” Fichtner said. The goals for the team were definitely met during the fall slate of games.
The Warhawks dominated opposing hitters and pitchers with their play. Over the eight games, the Warhawks won all eight including multiple shutout wins. The pitching improvement is a positive sign for a team that struggled to be consistent last year. The improvement is also a step in the right direction for new pitching coach Lea Wodach. The most dominant stretch that ULM had was over a three game stretch against Northwestern State and Kilgore, who the Warhawks beat twice. ULM over those three games allowed only one run while scoring a staggering 28 runs. NSU had one more opportunity to beat the Warhawks but did not. “This fall, we’ve done more competing in game-like situations than we ever have before,” Fichtner said. The successful fall schedule is a positive sign for the Warhawks heading into the spring. contact Miles Jordan at jordanm1@warhawks.ulm.edu
Draft Selections
photo by Miles Jordan
CELEBRATE SUCCESS: Senior Jayden Mount celebrates scoring a run in a game last spring.
Soccer
ULM woes continue, drop Former Warhawks selected in XFL draft 2 more in conference play by Miles Jordan
Seventy rounds, 560 draft picks later, and the XFL teams have been drafted and set for the first ever season of this rendition of the XFL. The XFL draft differed from the NFL’s in many areas as should-be starting quarterbacks were given to teams, not selected and position groups were drafted one at a time before an overall free-for-all like the NFL. Two of those draft picks were former ULM players as both Josh Allen and Trey Caldwell have been drafted to play in the XFL. Warhawk fans will have an opportunity to see the two play again the week after the Superbowl as of now the XFL is set to start on Feb. 8. With the 44th pick of the offensive line round the Dallas Renegades selected Texas native Josh Allen. Allen played for the Warhawks from 20102013. His junior year he was an All-Sun Belt Second team member. For Allen just getting the invite was a relief as he was a participant in the now-defunct Alliance of American Football league. “I just want another chance to play football,” Allen said. Before being selected, Allen began to think about life after football, even beginning to open
new doors for his future in personal training. “Even though I received the invite, I still wasn’t expecting to get drafted. I thought I’d be a late pick up to fill a roster so it was definitely a blessing to get a phone call from the home team,” Allen said. Just like Allen, Caldwell had a successful career with the Warhawks before getting drafted to play in the NFL. But injuries put him in the position to be drafted into the XFL. Caldwell would be drafted 71st overall in the defensive back round by the St. Louis BattleHawks. Just like Allen, Caldwell had success during his tenure as a Warhawk becoming a two-time All-Sun Belt Honorable Mention. “It’s such a blessing and wonderful feeling to get drafted again,” Caldwell said. Similar to Allen, Caldwell wants to use this opportunity as a way to keep playing football, but Caldwell also wants to propel himself back into the NFL. “I want to make the best of this opportunity and give everything I got. I want to prove that I’m still that lockdown corner and great special team player,” Caldwell said. contact Miles Jordan at jordanm1@warhawks.ulm.edu
by Miles Jordan
The successful turnaround is over as ULM has dropped two more matches against the University of Louisiana Lafayette and Appalachian State. In both matches, the Warhawks did not score, falling 0-2 and 0-3, respectively. ULM returns home for their final two regular season games against Georgia State and Coastal Carolina. After the two losses, ULM’s point differential over the season is negative 29. The team has been outscored 43-14. Only two of the 14 goals have happened in conference play. The Warhawks have been outscored 27-2 since conference play has started. A constant throughout the season and the two losses to the Ragin’ Cajuns and Mountaineers has been the Warhawks inability to keep other teams from shooting. Against ULL, the Warhawks were outshot 13-4. ULM got the first shot of the day as in the fifth minute Madi Garza took a shot saved by Mackenzie Lee. Warhawks goalkeeper, Angel Hailey had a successful first half keeping the Ragin’ Cajuns off the board. “We showed a lot of heart in the first half,”
head coach Keyton Wheelock said. The second half was not as successful as in the 53rd minute, ULL got on the board. In the 70th minute, ULL scored again putting the game away. “We struggled to connect passes in the second half, but still showed fight at the end,” Wheelock said. While fight was shown against both ULL and Appalachian State, the results were the same. The first half against the Mountaineers began the same way as the Warhawks could only muster one first half shot to the Mountaineers’ 13. The Mountaineers got on the board quickly, scoring in the sixth minute. A free kick seven minutes later would put Appalachian State up, 2-0. “We made some mistakes in the first half that we couldn’t recover from,” Wheelock said. The second half, though, would be more of the same as the Warhawks offense continued to go cold, allowing for a consistent Mountaineer attack wear down the defense and goalkeeping. After the two losses, the Warhawks are sitting with zero points in conference play. contact Miles Jordan at jordanm1@warhawks.ulm.edu
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Volleyball
Warhawks split pair of Sun Belt matches in Georgia by Miles Jordan
photo by Miles Jordan
GET EXCITED: Sophomore Cali Assaley talks to teammates after a point against Louisiana Tech
After a slow start in conference play, first year head coach Charlie Olson and the Warhawks got the monkey off their back, splitting two away matches in Georgia. ULM opened the week against Georgia Southern, winning in five sets. “This was a total team effort tonight,” head coach Charlie Olson said. “To say I’m proud would be an understatement.” The Warhawks will return home to play Arkansas State and Little Rock on Oct. 25 and 26. Similar to last week, the Warhawks started slow in the first set quickly going down 4-0. The Warhawks fought back but another Eagles run put them up 12-4 ULM would fall 25-19. With homecourt and momentum, the Eagles looked to capitalize, but the Warhawks would not allow it, trading points before two Eagles attack errors allowed for the Warhawks to win 27-25. The third set began with a service error on a service from Kate Blasingame. A kill from Georgia Southern would start a 17-9 run which was too much for ULM, losing 25-19. The Eagles looked to put ULM away in the fourth set, leading late with a 18-16 lead but an attack error from Georgia Southern allowed the Warhawks to go on a run, outscoring the Eagles
8-1 to win 25-19. The fifth set was all Warhawks as after an early 6-6 tie a Mikela Worley kill would ignite a 5-0 run. The Warhawks would hold onto the lead winning the set and match. “It’s time to celebrate with milkshakes and move on to Georgia State,” Olson said. The celebration would be short lived for the Warhawks as Georgia State would sweep the match, 3-0. “We couldn’t keep the energy we had from the Georgia Southern match and it showed,” Olson said. “We came into this game a little flat.” The first set would be a battle. The Warhawks opened up hot leading late up 21-17. Georgia State went on a 5-0 run taking the 22-21 lead. Each team would score two unanswered with ULM leading 24-23, but a Panthers 3-0 run would finish off the first set. As Olson said the Warhawks came out flat, especially in the second set after being down early, 4-3, the Warhawks would never get within five points, falling 25-14. “Tonight, we failed to get our offense going until late in the match,” head coach Charlie Olson said contact Miles Jordan at jordanm1@warhawks.ulm.edu
Football
Team looks ahead to Arkansas State after bye week by Miles Jordan The goal from ULM to begin the season was to make a bowl game. In college football the way to become bowl eligible is by winning at least six games. After a blowout loss to conference leader Appalachian State, the Warhawks will need to finish the season strong. At 3-4, ULM has five opportunities to win three games. After the bye week, the Warhawks return home to play their homecoming game against Arkansas State on Nov. 2. The Red Wolves have had an up-and-down season, blowing out teams like UNLV but getting blown out by Georgia and ULL. The Warhawks must figure out a way to win this ball game to keep their bowl hopes alive. Stopping the Red Wolves means stopping their offense. Through seven games Arkansas State has averaged nearly 32 points and nearly 450 yards of total offense, including over 300 per game passing. Arkansas State has had success passing regardless of quarterback as both Logan Booner and Layne Hatcher have had a successful cam-
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paign. The Warhawks, though, would prefer for Hatcher to start as he has been turnover happy, throwing six interceptions in only 106 attempts. Booner on the other hand has only thrown one
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on 153 attempts. ULM’s secondary should be able to force an interception as multiple Warhawks have had success thus far this season. Offensively, the Warhawks have to find pro-
duction in the passing game since wide receiver Xavier Brown has left the team and wide receiver Brandius Batiste has seemingly been put into the dog house after a slow start and an ankle injury. Getting the passing game going will also allow for both quarterback Caleb Evans and running Josh Johnson get room to run the football. The Warhawks will get an opportunity to show their offensive firepower against a porous Arkansas State defense. Through seven games, the Red Wolves have given up 38 points per game as well as nearly 230 yards rushing and 300 yards passing. To have success offensively, ULM must stop defensive end William Bradley-King who has six sacks. The Warhawks must allow Caleb Evans time in the pocket to make throws and for him to extend plays. Beyond just bowl implications, ULM needs to beat Arkansas State to boost the team’s confidence. The Warhawks cannot allow the loss to Appalachian State define the season as a whole. contact Miles Jordan at jordanm1@warhawks.ulm.edu
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THE STUDENT-RUN NEWSPAPER AT THE UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA MONROE
October 21, 2019
SPORTS
Football
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THROW IT: Senior quarterback Caleb Evans goes to throw a pass against Appalachian State.
ULM downed in mountains Mountaineers contain Warhawks in 52-7 win by Miles Jordan
Twelve plays, 82 yards and three minutes and 51 seconds later the Warhawks lead seven to zero on the road against number 24 Appalachian State. Little did ULM know this would be not just their last lead but their last points in the game. The Mountaineers beat the Warhawks 52-7 in a game that seemed to be over in the first half. “We weren’t ready to play and that’s my fault,” ULM head coach Matt Viator said. “We just got beat in every phase and I didn’t do a good enough job getting them ready.” Often times the stats do not tell the full story but against the App State the stats say it all. The Warhawks had 213 yards of total offense, Appalachian State had
572 with 302 coming by running the ball. ULM had three turnovers, the Mountaineers had two. The Warhawks had nine penalties for 66 yards, Appalachian State had five for 34. Like Viator said, the Warhawks were not successful at any point in the game. After a good first drive going 4-6 for 61 yards, quarterback Caleb Evans 3-13 for 14 yards with an interception. Even with a poor day, Evans became just the third ULM quarterback to pass for 8,000 yards in a career. “As much as this one hurts, we have to put it behind us and hopefully we can take care of our side of the conference and see these guys again,” Evans said. ULM will have that chance when they return to JPS Field at Malone Stadium on Nov. 2 against Arkansas State following a bye week. After the successful first drive, the Mountaineers had a quick threeplay, 75 yard drive that ended with a 59-yard touchdown by Darrynton Evans. A Warhawk punt followed by an-
other App State touchdown dug a hole for ULM. The Warhawks though began to drive, gaining 20 yards in just four plays before a fumble by Josh Johnson gave the ball back to App State. “Josh actually made a good run on that play and unfortunately lost it,” Viator said. “We just never got anything going offensively. Credit Appalachian State for some of that, but we have to regroup and get back to work.” ULM again could not stop App State going down 21-7 in the first quarter. ULM could not get on the board again going down 31-7. The Warhawks all but gave up the game after App State came out and went on a 12 play, 75-yard drive ending in another touchdown. One more three and out from the starting offense was enough for Viator to decide to sit down Evans and Johnson for the rest of the game, allowing redshirt freshman quarterback Colby Suits to get in the game. Suits like the rest of the Warhawks did very little. contact Miles Jordan jordanm1@warhawks.ulm.edu
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RUN THE BALL: Running back Josh Johnson looks to run.