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VOLUME 100 ISSUE 11

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October 25, 2021

Americans must work together toward green energy P 5

Asja Jordan crowned Miss ULM 2022 P8

Football falls to Texas State 27-19 P 16

Native American icons to remember this month

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November 8, 2021

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BRIEFS CALENDAR Monday, November 8 No events planned.

Tuesday, November

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Painting with the Poodles, 6 p.m., SUB Ballrooms

Texas

U.S.

Italy

crash near Rayville

Justice Dept. sues Census Bureau gets First woman leads to block voting law first Latino director Vatican governorate

News Star- A three-vehicle crash near Rayville claimed the life of a 69-yearold Bastrop man Thursday morning.

Police said the crash occurred just before 6 a.m. Thursday on U.S. Highway 425, just south of Rayville.

The crash claimed the life of 69-yearold Ronald Andrews, who police said was not wearing a seat belt.

Authorities said a 2004 Buick LeSabre, driven by 71-year-old Odis McMiller of Rayville, was backing into U.S. 425 from a private driveway.

At the same time, a 2001 GMC Sierra driven by Andrews was traveling south on U.S. 425.

Investigators said while attempting to avoid colliding with McMiller, Andrews took evasive action, where he lost control of his vehicle and crossed the median where he struck a northbound 2018 Chevrolet Equinox, driven by 42-year-old Misty Roberts of Rayville.

MCT- The U.S. Department of Justice sued Texas in federal court Thursday to block several portions of the state's sweeping voting and elections law known as Senate Bill 1.

The challenged provisions— setting identification requirements for mail-in voting and limiting polling place help for voters with disabilities or those with limited English proficiency—"will disenfranchise eligible Texas citizens who seek to exercise their right to vote," the lawsuit argued.

SB 1, signed into law by Abbott on Sept. 7, will take effect Dec. 2.

The Republican-drafted legislation was the focus of some of the most intensely partisan battles in the Legislature this year, prompting House Democrats to walk out on two occasions to break quorum and deny passage.

MCT- The Senate approved the first Latino director to head the Census Bureau, confirming Robert Santos to the director’s post following a bipartisan vote Thursday.

Santos, a vice president at the Urban Institute and president of the American Statistical Association, received unanimous support from Democrats and the votes of a handful of Republicans in the 58-35 vote. However, the vote was the most divided in more than a decade.

Majority Leader Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., argued Santos would be the best person to lead the agency after numerous political decisions by the administration of former President Donald Trump on the oversight of last year’s census.

“We need to protect our census from the pressures of partisan politics, and Mr. Santos is a perfect fit,” Schumer said on the floor.

MCT- Pope Francis has for the first time appointed a woman to a high office in the state administration of Vatican City.

Sister Raffaella Petrini was named secretary-general of the governorate of Vatican City, the Holy See announced Thursday. She is the first woman to hold the second-highest office in governorate, which oversees the Vatican Museums and other Vatican State services such as the mint and stamp office and the motor pool.

Previously, the 52-year-old from Rome was with the Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples, which carries out missionary work.

Francis has focused on women in his personnel decisions in recent months.

Earlier in the year he made theologian Nathalie Becquart the first woman in the history of the Catholic Church to serve as an under-secretary in the Synod of Bishops.

Louisiana

Wednesday, November 10 Bastrop man killed in BCM lunch, 11:30 a.m., BCM building

Thursday, November 11 Hawktoberfest, 6 p.m., Laird Weems Center

Friday, November

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No events planned

Saturday, November 13 No events planned

Sunday, November 14 No events planned

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DOG DAYS ON THE BAYOU

“Every one of us lives this life just once. If we are honest, to live once is enough.”

TODAY IN HISTORY

November 8 1960: Senator John F. Kennedy is elected the 35th President of the United States.

Greta Garbo, actress

1965: The Murder (Abolition of the Death Penalty) Act abolishes the death penalty for murder in the United Kingdom.

1990: Ireland elects Mary Robinson as first woman president of the country.

2006: Keith Ellison, a Democrat, becomes the first Muslim to be elected to the U.S. Congress by winning a Minnesota seat in the House of Representatives.

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photo by Calli Sinclair

ULM and the local community celebrated Kukur Tihar last week, which is a Nepalese festival meant to honor dogs.

2013: The mayor of Santa Ana Maya, Ygnacio Lopez Mendoza, is found dead in his car after authorities reported that local drug cartels had been threatening him.

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BRIEFS

Dedication

Remembrance

ULM Foundation announces greenhouse complex, endowment

University recognizes Veterans Day with ceremony, speaker

The ULM Foundation will announce the Flint and Jimmy Robertson Agriculture Greenhouse Complex and Endowment this Wednesday.

The ceremony will be held at the Flint and Jimmy Robertson Greenhouse Complex Nov. 10 at 2 p.m. This endowment was established with an initial investment of $50,000 and will continue to support the agriculture program in perpetuity. Another $50,000 was dedicated to the complex’s renovation.

Flint and Jimmy Robertson are two brothers who created their family business, Robertson Produce, in 1947.

The business was created in

ULM’s annual Veterans Day ceremony will be Nov. 11 at 10 a.m. at Bayou Pointe Event Center.

Students, faculty and staff who are veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces or are on active duty will be recognized at the ceremony.

Veterans and those on active duty should register by Nov. 9 on the ULM Office of Marketing and Communications’ website.

The guest speaker will be bestselling author Karen Vaughn.

Vaughn’s book, “World Changer: A Mother’s Story,” is about her son, Aaron Carson Vaughn, who was a Navy Seal and died in action in Afghanistan in 2011.

Vaughn is a spokesperson for servicemen and women serving in foreign countries.

The ceremony is free and open to the public.

Face masks are required.

response to the need for a produce distributor in Northeast Louisiana.

Robertson produce grew from a single-truck operation to a state of the art distribution center which now operated out of a 45,000 square foot facility in Monroe.

Susan Chappell, the executive director of the ULM Foundation, said that for more than 50 years, the Roberstons have significantly impacted the community.

“This endowment and complex will continue to honor their legacy through the ULM Agriculture Program,” Chappell said.

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IN HONOR: ULM will host a ceremony for Veterans Day on Nov. 11 at 10 a.m. in Bayou Pointe. The guest speaker will be bestselling author Karen Vaughn.

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November 8, 2021

OPINION OPINION

Campus

ULM prioritizes safety with continued mask mandate

Kassidy Taylor The statewide mask mandate for Louisiana has been lifted by Gov. Edwards. ULM has decided to keep the school wide mask mandate in place regardless.

This is the best decision to keep ULM’s students, staff and faculty safe.

As stated in an email from the Office of Marketing and Communitions, “Ouachita Parish remains an area of high transmission according to the latest CDC data.”

The Office of the Governor also announced that CDC guidance still says everyone two years of age or older who is not fully vaccinated should wear a mask in indoor public

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places.

If you are fully vaccinated, wear a mask indoors in public if you are in an area with high transmission to maximize protection from the Delta variant.

Because both the CDC and the governor’s office recommend the continuation of wearing masks, there is no harm in the continuation of our school’s mask mandate.

Some may find this excessive because the school has already put into place many other safety precautions such as the vaccine mandate or weekly testing.

While the number of COVID cases might fall due to the increased number of vaccinations, we do not want to risk the chance of them rising again if we were to lift the mask mandate.

I know that everyone is ready to be done with masks, but we need to continue to wear them until case numbers are at a safe and reasonable level.

ULM’s decision to stick with the campus mandate shows that our safety is their priority.

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There is a new Delta variant of COVID that might have already been introduced to campus.

According to CBS News, the new variant has been dubbed “Delta Plus” because it spreads faster than the original Delta variant.

It has been recorded in eight U.S. states, but according to the World Health Organization, the vaccine is still effective in preventing the disease.

However, masks are still recommended because of the speed in which the variant spreads.

Though those who are vaccinated might not develop the disease as severely, there is great potential that they will still spread the disease to others.

According to the CDC, the new Delta variant is more than two times as contagious as previous variants.

With this new, more dangerous variant, it is now more important than ever to remain safe and cautious.

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Christmas

Decorating should wait until after Thanksgiving

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Carley Nail Families have started dragging out their Christmas trees and unpacking boxes of ornaments. Mariah Carey’s “All I Want For Christmas Is You” echoes for miles. The smell of cookies and warmth from the fireplace drifts throughout every house. It’s the most wonderful time of the year—except it’s not even December.

Christmas decorating is starting too early. It should begin after Thanksgiving.

However, it’s only the second week of November and many houses are already decorated waiting for Santa to visit.

According to a survey by YouGov, of the 2,748 adults surveyed who celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah or Kwanzaa, 27% of people put up their decorations before Thanksgiving.

It’s unnecessary to decorate for Christmas before Thanksgiving.

Thanksgiving is a national holiday that is widely celebrated each year. Some people decorate for Thanksgiving, but definitely not as much as for Christmas.

I understand why many jump the gun to decorate early.

But it’s a little odd to have Thanksgiving dinner with Christmas decorations around the house.

Pushing back the decorate date might help with this situation. But unfortunately, it seems as though people start decorating earlier each year.

According to an article released in 2015 by Cision PR Newswire, 26% of Americans decorated before or in early November. This percentage has since increased to 43%, according to ABC6.

And if we continue to follow this trend, people will start decorating before the first of November next year. Christmas was never meant to be celebrated this early. The month of November should be a time to celebrate Thanksgiving and the fall season.

According to National World, Christmas trees are traditionally put up and decorated at the start of Advent. This year the first Sunday of Advent is Nov. 28.

This is a great time to put up decorations. It is the weekend after Thanksgiving and if you have family visiting they can help decorate as well.

I’m all for bright Christmas lights and trees tied with tinsel, but maybe we should hold back the holiday cheer for a couple more weeks. Let Thanksgiving have its time in the spotlight, then you can empty out the boxes of Christmas decorations from the attic. contact Carley Nail at nailcn@warhawks.ulm.edu

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Climate Change

Transition to green energy needed Maggie Eubanks The year is 2050. Before you leave for your morning walk to work, you put on a mask because the air quality is so bad.

This is because of the wildfires around the country. It is October, but it’s still 90 degrees out. Your family recently left New Orleans and moved inland to avoid rising sea levels. You hope that you are far enough inland to avoid the Category 6 hurricanes that Louisiana has faced for the past 10 years.

This bleak scenario is the reality that many of us will face if we do not take steps to slow down climate change.

NASA research shows that climate change is responsible for rising

sea levels, a warming ocean and intensifying storms.

President Biden is taking steps to move America in the right direction.

According to Forbes, the U.S. is the second highest carbon producer in the world behind China.

Biden wants to cut U.S. carbon emissions to zero by 2050.

This goal is part of the Paris Agreement and goals set by Biden and dozens of other nations at the United Nations Climate Summit last week.

These policies are a step in the right direction for America.

We need to modernize our energy sources. But it won’t happen overnight and we shouldn’t expect it to.

According to NASA scientists, humans have a direct responsibility in the severity and speed of climate change.

The future is in our hands and we must do something to create a more stable and livable climate.

However, we must be cautious in the process.

Some might argue that millions of jobs would be lost due to the closure

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of oil, natural gas and coal facilities.

This is true.

However, the job losses would be more than offset by the number of jobs that would be created, according to USA Today.

The Global Commission on the Economy and Climate projects that the green energy transition could create $26 trillion in benefits across the global economy by 2030.

Gov. Edwards is following Biden in giving Louisiana a greener future.

In October, Edwards entered Louisiana into the worldwide “Race to Zero” campaign.

This is a step in the right direction for the state, especially because we rely so heavily on oil and natural gas.

But according to NPR, Edwards does not agree with the quick speed in which Biden hopes to transition.

Edwards wants to move slowly to avoid major job losses.

This is what not only Louisiana but the whole country should do.

We need to make sure that we have the infrastructure to support green energy.

Right now,our society relies on oil and gas.

Once our homes and cars run on green energy, then society will be able to move forward to a place where we can cut carbon emissions and save the climate. contact Maggie Eubanks at eubanksml@warhawks.ulm.edu

Social Media

YikYak’s return to app store is beneficial, informative

Cameron Jett “All love, no real names, not hate.”

That is the message every YikYak user sees before they finalize a post on the app. Yet many are opposed to its return to the app store.

YikYak is an app that allows users to anonymously post about anything.

There are no account names or ways to tell who made a post.

The app was originally banned in 2017 for reports of harassment and bullying. Earlier this year the rights to the name were sold and the new owners brought back the app.

YikYak’s platform enables people to voice their opinion or engage with the community.

Because of anonymous posting,

YikYak has the potential to spread hateful messages. That’s why some think it should be banned again.

But if YikYak should be banned for the way people behave, shouldn’t all social media be viewed under the same lens?

Any platform can be used for bullying or harassment. People can— and have—used platforms such as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for these purposes. They can register under fake names to be just as hidden as a user on YikYak. Most of the posts on YikYak are tame. People anonymously ask what they should get from Starbucks or ask who else is worried about their accounting homework. And since you can only see posts made by people within a five-mile radius, the invitation to engage with other users is always there.

The first purpose of the app is to entertain while the secondary purpose is to inform.

Yes, there have been instances here in Monroe where people have taken things to the extreme on the app.

People flooded YikYak with their gripes about National Coming Out

Day. While this was toxic, the same hate could be found much more commonly on other platforms. It may be uncomfortable knowing people in close proximity say something you find offensive, but I find that knowledge beneficial.

In the new iteration of YikYak, I have seen excellent moderation. The app has a list of explicit words that can be filtered out with a setting known as the “cuss buster.”

Harsh and offensive terms are automatically deleted from posts and comments. Users can also report posts if they feel someone’s privacy is being violated, and the moderators quickly take down the comments and posts.

The anonymous nature of YikYak is something else people worry about.

However, a phone number is required for registration. This means that law enforcement can get involved if dangerous situations arise.

The app isn’t inciting hateful speech or acts. In fact, it has a firm stance against it. So let the people say how they truly feel. contact Cameron Jett at jettcm@warhawks.ulm.edu

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November 8, 2021

NEWS

Sports

graphics courtesy of Sun Belt Conference

SUN’S OUT, FUN’S OUT: The Sun Belt Conference used to consist of only seven states. However, with the addition of four new schools, it will include 10 states that extends up to West Virginia.

Sun Belt Conference expands with addition of schools Expands to 3 new states—Virginia, West Virginia, Mississippi

by Cameron Jett Change is on the horizon for the Sun Belt Conference. The nationwide conference realignment that has shaken the entire NCAA has brought four new teams to the SBC. Southern Mississippi, Marshall, Old Dominion and James Madison all accepted their bids to join the conference no later than July 1, 2023.

Their arrival increases the SBC to 14 members. All but two members, UT Arlington and Little Rock, have football programs.

The expansion brings a new level of opportunity for all schools in the conference.

The arrival of new teams has athletic director Scott McDonald excited and optimistic for ULM’s future in the SBC. “As one of the strongest Group of Five conferences in football, these new additions will only further cement Sun Belt schools as a destination for recruits, student-athletes and supporters,” McDonald said. “There is no question that ULM is uniquely positioned to grow and experience unprecedented success in an elite conference with great competitors.”

The realignment frenzy first started on July 30 when Texas and Oklahoma announced they would be joining the Southeastern Conference.

NEW YEAR, NEW BEGINNINGS: The additional teams will not enter the Sun Belt Conference until 2023.

The two schools left to face the superior competition for football in the SEC. Since the playoff format was introduced in 2014 the SEC has produced the most national championships. Also, it is the only conference with multiple members who have won a football national championship in the same timeframe.

Following this, teams across the nation announced they would abandon their current conferences for new opportunities. These programs want better television deals and the opportunity to play ranked opponents within their conference.

Sun Belt commissioner Keith Gill originally stated he was satisfied with the current structure of the conference. However, he later stated the conference would consider adding teams to the conference.

Southern Miss, ODU and Marshall all left Conference USA to join the SBC. They are a part of nine teams who chose to depart from C-USA. Old Dominion was a member of the conference originally from 1982 through 1991. It is the only school to win a Division-I championship while in the Sun Belt.

James Madison will depart from the Colonial

Athletics Association to join the SBC. Their football program will make the leap from the championship subdivision (FCS) to the bowl subdivision (FBS).

“Our department has achieved at a tremendously high level over the last seven years and even further throughout our entire history,” said Jeff Bourne, athletic director of JMU. “We have demonstrated an increased ability to succeed at the national level, and this move to the Sun Belt further enhances that to an even greater degree as we move forward.”

The SBC’s television contract with ESPN was a key factor for teams to join the conference.

The SBC is locked in to a deal with ESPN that runs through 2021.

All four teams bring varied levels of success, but no new member has had more historic success than Marshall.

“We knew this institution could add value to our conference,” Gill said. “Think about two national championships in football, 17 bowl appearances and winning 75% of those games is pretty impressive and tracks with the Sun Belt’s success as well.”

While the divisions will likely see some form of realignment for geographical reasons, Southern Miss will join ULM in the West Division.

“Adding Southern Miss gives our Warhawk community another conference rival that is easily within driving distance and will immediately help our league grow in many areas,” McDonald said. contact Cameron Jett at jettcm@warhawks.ulm.edu

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NEWS

COVID

Students share differing opinions on continuation of mask mandate

by Loryn Kykendall

After a nearly three months long indoor mask mandate in Louisiana, Gov. John Bel Edwards has lifted the statewide requirement. The announcement came on Oct. 26. The same day, ULM announced that it will keep its mask mandate.

The schoolwide email sent by the Office of Marketing and Communications said that Ouachita Parish is still an area of high transmission, according to the CDC, which is why the campus mandate will stay in place.

However, many students are not in favor of this decision. Kennedy Johnson, a senior speech language pathology major, said she understands the need to protect others but wants to stop wearing a mask at some point.

“I wouldn’t have gotten vaccinated if I would’ve known I’d still have to wear a mask all the time,” Johnson said.

Sidney Jones, a senior history major, said it’s not fair for ULM to mandate masks when the state doesn’t.

“What good does it do for me to wear a mask in Bayou Pointe, for example, but cross the street to Walmart and not have to wear a

mask?” Jones asked.

He said students should be able to choose whether they want to wear a mask or not.

Jones’s opinion was echoed by Gabby Ballew, a senior communication major, who said the decision should be left up to the students. She said we have “extremely low cases” both as a state and on campus.

According to the Louisiana Department of Health, there is an ongoing decline in cases.

There were 871 new cases on Sept. 30, while there were only 178 on Oct. 30.

However, some students think the campus mask mandate is still a necessary safety precaution. Shontel McDonald, a senior psychology major, said she’d keep wearing her mask whether ULM required it or not.

“There is a deadly virus going around regardless of vaccination status,” McDonald said.

Universities have had different responses as well. While the entire UL System is keeping their mandate, Louisiana Tech’s has been lifted, according to their website. graphic by Sunil Bishwokarma

contact Loryn Kykendall at kykendalllk@warhawks.ulm.edu

THE PANDEMIC CONTINUES: According to AARP, only six states— Hawaii, Illinois, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon and Washington still have an indoor mask mandate.

Academics

Short breaks, finals schedules hurting students’ relaxation

by Chloe Chapel

graphic by Sunil Bishwokarma

For many students, breaks are the only chance to relax and take time away from school.

However, some students say short breaks lead to more stress than relaxation.

Fall semester can be more difficult for than spring because there are fewer breaks and they are a lot shorter than those in the spring.

In fall semester, students get off for three breaks—Labor Day, Fall Break and Thanksgiving Break. However, none of these breaks give students more than two full days off.

Two of the three breaks give students Friday off. Many students are upset by this because they already don’t have classes on Fridays.

Kassidy Stanford, a senior speech language pathology major, said getting Fridays off as one of the break days does not give her enough time to relax, as professors still assign work.

“I already get Fridays off, so on a two-day break like Fall Break that gives Friday and Monday off, I am only really getting a one-day break,” Stanford said. “Most of my professors assign work due the day after break so my oneday break is just spent on school work.”

On top off the stress from short breaks, students are also nervous about the new finals schedule.

Typically, finals span over a week. Students begin finals on Monday and Tuesday with a

break on Wednesday to allow time to rest and study before the last set of finals Thursday and Friday. However, for the 2021-2022 academic year, finals week starts Thursday and Friday of one week and ends Monday and Tuesday the following week.

While some students are happy about the change because they feel it gives them more time to prepare, others don’t like it because they will have classes the Monday and Tuesday before finals week. This only allows students one day to study before finals start rather than the two to three they used to have.

Manish Katuwal, a freshman mathematics student, said no matter what changes are made, he will make accommodations in order to do his best on his final exams.

“I really don’t care much about how the exam is placed,” Katuwal said. “If I have to prepare for the exam, I will be ready for it without any effect of what is going on around.”

Stanford on the other hand does not like finals week being split.

She said it makes studying for her exams and feeling adequately prepared very difficult.

“I need a lot of time to prepare for my SLP exams and one day isn’t enough,” Stanford said.

“Although we get the same amount of days before and in between finals, the other schedule made final exams a lot more manageable.” contact Chloe Chapel at chapelcb@warhawks.ulm.edu

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NEWS

Pageant

“Everyone last night in competition really poured their heart out and showed up and showed the best versions of themselves.”

Asja Jordan, Miss ULM 2022

photos by Saugat Shrestha

ALL ABOUT THE CROWN: (Top Left) Allison Newton, former Miss ULM, entertains the audience throughout the pageant. (Top Right) Sarah Broadway performs a ballet routine during the talent competition. (Bottom Left) Asja Jordan, Miss ULM 2022, is crowned by Newton. (Bottom Right) MacKenzie Washington wows judges during the red carpet competition with her sparkly ball gown.

Newton crowns Miss ULM 2022, Asja Jordan

by Loryn Kykendall Everyone has potential, and everyone has the power to turn that potential into something great. This is what Asja Jordan told the audience at the 68th annual Miss ULM pageant before she was crowned Miss ULM. Jordan was crowned by Allison Newton, who won the title in 2019 and held the position for two years because of the pandemic.

Newton, who has graduated and is leaving Louisiana to pursue a performance career, said that the goodbye is bittersweet.

“It’s been an honor, and my favorite chapter,” Newton said Meagan Lee, the director of Miss ULM, said it was an honor getting to work with Newton for the past two years and she couldn’t have asked for anything more from a title holder.

“You have made this university and me very proud,” Lee said to Newton.

Newton then passed the crown on to Jordan.

This was Jordan’s second time competing for the crown, her first time being in 2019. She said she decided to compete because she loves ULM and she loves being involved.

Jordan said this competition was the perfect opportunity to take advantage of her last year here at ULM. Each of the 13 contestants presented a social impact initiative, which is a cause that they care about and want to educate the community on.

Jordan’s initiative is Potential 2 Kinetic, which is a fitness business she created. She teaches yoga and is a personal trainer with the goal of helping people grow through physical and mental health practices.

“I’m very passionate about the things I do with physical and mental health and community work,” Jordan said.

Jana Cox, one of the judges, said that the judges were looking for a well-rounded girl. She said that being Miss ULM is a tough job and it’s not just about beauty and poise—It’s about being a hostess and representing the university well.

The contestants had individual interviews with the panel of judges before the competition. Cox said that Jordan’s interview with the judges was what really made her stand out.

“She’s a very impressive young woman,” Cox said. “She had confidence and poise.”

However, Cox said that all the contestants were so outstanding that she had no idea who was going to win.

“Every young woman up there was incredibly impressive,” Cox said.

“They were all so smart and accomplished.”

The title of Miss ULM comes with a $2,000 scholarship for two semesters awarded by CAB and a $4,500 cash prize awarded by SGA. Jordan will also receive a one-bedroom apartment on campus during her year of service along with a $300 bookstore award.

The prize for the first runner-up is a $2,000 scholarship for two semesters awarded by CAB, which went to junior vocal performance major Leslie Hobgood.

Hobgood said her experience competing in the Miss ULM pageant made her a much more confident person and she never dreamed that she’d place first runner-up.

“I decided to compete to get out of my comfort zone,” Hobgood said.

“I truly just wanted to experience something new.”

Third runner-up Kennedy Boston-Woods shared in Hobgood’s experience and said she gained a lot of confidence through this pageant.

She said she always gets nervous before pageants but her experience at Miss ULM taught her to trust in herself and “just go for it.”

Jordan said now that she’s been crowned, she’s ready to get to work, promote her social impact initiative and create connections with students and community members.

“I’m very honored and grateful to serve as Miss ULM for 2022 and I’m going to represent very proudly.” contact Loryn Kykendall at kykendalllk@warhawks.ulm.edu

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Pageant

photos by Saugat Shrestha

CONFIDENCE AND CHARM: Jared Anders won over judges with his confidence and charm, which pushed him ahead of other contestants and won him the title of Mr. ULM.

Anders crowned Mr. ULM 2022 at 4th annual pageant

by Chloe Chapel

SPEAKING UP: (Top) Tristan Sonnier shares that he has Autism Spectrum Disorder which is why it is a part of his social impact initiative. (Bottom) Phillip Vu answers a judge's question in the stage question competition.

After serving only seven months as Mr. ULM due to COVID, Ryan Peterson passed down his crown at the fourth annual Mister ULM pageant last Saturday.

Jared Anders, a P3 doctor of pharmacy student from Central was crowned as the new Mr. ULM. Until last week, Anders had never competed in a pageant before.

“Personally, competing in the Mr. ULM competition forced me to step out of my comfort zone and walk into the unknown,” Anders said. “I hope that my win inspires others to take that leap of faith toward becoming the best version of themselves.”

Anders competed alongside three other contestants— Hollis Walker, Phillip Vu and Tristan Sonnier.

Contestant number two, Phillip Vu, has competed in the past three Mr. ULM pageants because he feels it’s a great way to express his love for the university and its students.

“Although it’s unfortunate the results weren’t what I hoped for […] competing in Mr. ULM has really been a joy for me,” Vu said.

Vu’s efforts paid off as he won first runner-up which comes with a $200 cash scholarship.

Even though Vu did not win Mr. ULM, he plans to continue working on his social impact initiative, which is taking action on sexual assault.

“I’m doing what I can to spread awareness and speak up for those who can’t,” Vu said. “I might try to do something on a smaller scale now if I can find a sponsor because in the end for me I just want to keep our university and community safe.”

Social impact is a major part of the Mr. ULM pageant because each candidate has an initiative that they wish to educate the university and community on during their time as Mr. ULM. Anders’ initiative is affordable medicine for all. As a

future pharmacist, this is something near and dear to Anders’ heart.

"The title of Mr. ULM gives me the resources and opportunities needed to raise awareness about the unfortunate reality of patients not being able to afford their medications,” Anders said. “The title provides a platform for me to share personal experiences […] educate our community about the health disparities in our state and raise awareness for charitable clinics.”

On top of his social impact initiative, Anders has other goals he hopes to achieve during his year of service.

One of Anders’ main goals is to bridge the gap between pharmacy students and the university.

“I want to provide an inside look at the lives of pharmacy students so that we are no longer strangers,” Anders said. “[The College of Pharmacy] is an island and we need to be a peninsula.”

Anders has the needed support to accomplish his goals from current students, faculty, the community and former Mr. ULM, Ryan Peterson.

Even though Peterson couldn't be at the competition due to National Guard obligations, he knew whoever was crowned Mr. ULM would be a man of integrity, confidence and humbleness.

Peterson had some words of advice for Anders as he comes into his position as Mr. ULM. First, he told Anders to be a man of impact, and second, he encouraged Anders to not let the position go to his head.

“Elegant words are nice, bold actions are even better, but a combination of both lead to a memorable impact,” Peterson said. “This position elevates you above no one and if anything, lowers you before all. Mr. ULM is a symbol of service and not of arrogance.” contact Chloe Chapel at chapelcb@warhawks.ulm.edu

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In Memory

Campus Event

Hutchins shot, killed on 'Rust' set

by Morgan Andrews

their dogs was furthered through a goody bag that was sent home with all dogs that contained treats and toys.

This was to promote bonding while Fourdraine also rewarding the dogs.

Not only were dogs at the festival rewarded, but many dogs around the community will benefit from the festival due to donations that were collected.

White said this year they tried to incorporate the community more through service and involvement with things such as a donation box in which proceeds went to local dog shelters.

“Just like we provide community service to humans, it’s important that we look out for our fur babies as well,” White said.

On Oct. 21, Halyna Hutchins, a renowned cinematographer, was shot and killed by a prop gun fired by Alec Baldwin on the set of “Rust” where she was the director of photography.

According to the Los Angeles Times, when the first take of the gunfight scene was shot everything went well.

However, the second take ended in Baldwin removing the gun from his holster and shooting a live round of ammunition toward the camera monitor.

Hutchins, along with the film director, Joel Souza, were standing behind the monitor getting ready to line up the next camera shot when the round fired through Hutchins’s shoulder and then struck Souza, injuring him on the set.

Five days before the incident, Baldwin’s stunt double unintentionally fired two rounds on set after also being told that the gun was not loaded with any ammunition before the scene.

Mathew Hutchins, Halyna Hutchins's husband, has since retained the legal counsel of the Panish Shea Boyle Ravipudi Law Firm with Panish acting as lead lawyer to sue for wrongful death charges, according to Fox News. However, it is unclear who they plan to sue.

According to the New York Post, the movie’s armorer, Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, who was in charge of handling and keeping track of the guns on set, said that the guns were always locked up when they weren’t being used, especially when everyone went on a lunch break.

“Never in a million years did Hannah think the live rounds could have been in the dummy round. Who put those there and why is the central question," said Jason Bowles, Gutierrez-Reed’s attorney.

According to CNN, on Oct. 30, Baldwin told the paparazzi he was not allowed to talk about the details of the shooting because it is an ongoing investigation. But he said spoke about Hutchins.

"She was my friend," Baldwin told the paparazzi about Hutchins.

contact Uchechi Owunna at owunnaud@warhawks.ulm.edu

contact Morgan Andrews at andrewmr@warhawks.ulm.edu

WHO'S A GOOD DOGGY?: Warhawks and the Monroe community unite as they celebrate their fur babies at the Kukur Tihar festival.

photos by Calli Sinclair

Warhawks, community honor furry friends

by Uchechi Owunna

Nate Cromwell sat on the grass muttering thankful praises to his dog as he affectionately applied red tikka powder to her forehead at the Kukur Tihar Dog festival.

The Tihar Dog Festival is hosted by the International Students Association as a way to celebrate the Nepali Kukur Tihar festival that is held annually on the second day of the five-day festival.

Tihar is the festival of light as it signifies the triumph of light over darkness, or good over evil.

Attendees celebrated with music, refreshments and henna done by Nepalese students.

Gina White, the director of International Programs and Multicultural Affairs, oversaw the execution of the festival and thought the turnout of the event was impressive.

“These kinds of events are important because our international students are our treasure here on campus so it is only fitting that we

not only get to share our culture with them, but we get to learn about their culture while they are here,” White said.

Nate Cromwell, a member of the Monroe community and a friend of a faculty member, attended because of his love for the Tihar festival and similar cultural celebrations.

“The event was brilliant. The hosts did a good job—they made sure to have enough space for the dogs and had everyone registered,” Cromwell said. “From the inception to the actual execution of the event was well done.”

Manish Katuwal, the public relations officer of ISA, emceed the event while explaining the cultural significance of the Kukur Tihar festival and Katuwal demonstrating the way dog owners could worship their dogs.

“To me, this event is very meaningful because it gives dog owners a chance to appreciate their dogs for their friendship, companionship and the various services they provide for us,” Katuwal said. “There is a also religious belief that people worship their dogs to please Lord Yama, the god of death. This is because dogs are regarded as messengers of Lord Yama and pleasing the messengers of Lord Yama means having a long life.”

Charlotte Fourdraine, a sophomore business administration major, was inspired to attend the Kukur Tihar festival after attending the colorful Holi festival, put on by ISA, last year.

“I heard about the event online on social media, so I came out to volunteer for the event today,” Fourdraine said. “I think the event was nice, especially for the dogs and their owners. It was a good opportunity for them to come out, bond and learn more about each other.”

The bonding between owners and

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Cultural History

Celebrate Native American Heritage Month with these stars

by Uchechi Owunna

Unlike the appropriated fragments of Native American culture the media often misrepresents, Native American culture is a mixture of diverse, traditions and beliefs grounded in community.

November is National Native American Heritage month. This month recognizes the heritage of Native Americans, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians and Island communities.

Let us use this opportunity to recognize some of the many icons that have contributed immensely to American history.

Chief Joseph

Chief Joseph, also known as Heinmot Tooyalakekt, was a Nez Perce leader of the tribe called the Wallowa band of Nez Perce, native to the Wallowa Valley in Oregon. He was a powerful advocate for indigenous Americans’ right to stay on their homeland. Although the Nez Perce tribe were forcibly removed from their native land in 1877, Chief Joseph is remembered for his fearless protection of his tribe and his memorable “I Will Fight No More Forever” speech of surrender in October 1877.

Susan La Flesche Picotte

Originally from the Omaha tribe of Nebraska, Le Flesche Picotte took the phrase “pioneering woman” to a whole new level when she became the first indigenous person to earn a medical degree. She earned her medical degree at the Women’s Medical College of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia where she graduated first in her class in 1889. She demonstrated her commitment to developing her community by going back to the Omaha reservation to treat thousands of people. She was the first person to build a private hospital on a Native American reservation.

Jim Thorpe

Imagine being called the “Greatest athlete in the world” by King Gustav V of Sweden. That was the reality of Jim Thorpe when he won the decathlon and pentathlon at the 1912 Olympics in Stockholm. A member of the Sac and Fox Nation, Thorpe became the first Native American to win a gold medal for the U.S. in the Olympics. He was voted “The Greatest Athlete of the First of the Century” by the Associated Press

and became a charter member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. While playing for the Bulldogs in 1920, he was named the first president of the American Professional Football Association. Despite the ups and downs of Thorpe’s life, he represented Native Americans and served as an inspiration in the sports industry.

Sacheen Littlefeather

From the White Mountain Apache tribe and the Yaqui tribe of Arizona, actress and activist Sacheen Littlefeather is best known for giving one of the most controversial and memorable political speeches in Academy Awards history. Littlefeather, together with Marlon Brando, strategically brought awareness to the siege at Wounded Knee in 1973.

She appeared on the stage of the 45th Academy Awards fully dressed in a traditional Apache dress to denounce the stereotypical representation of indigenous people in film and television. She went on to help create the National American Indian Performing Arts Registry. contact Uchechi Owunna at owunnaud@warhawks.ulm.edu

graphic by Sunil Bishwokarma

Recommendations

3 mouth-watering vegan recipes to replicate

Vegan Stuffing

To make this side dish, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil over medium-high heat.

Once the oil begins to simmer, add one small diced onion, one diced stalk of celery and cook until the onion is semitranslucent and the celery has softened a bit.

Add one small diced apple and cook until softened. Add 2 teaspoons of kosher salt, 1 teaspoon of pepper, 1 tablespoon of freshly chopped parsley, 1 tablespoon of freshly chopped rosemary, 1/2 tablespoon of freshly chopped thyme, 1 teaspoon of dried sage and cook until the herbs are fragrant. Add in about a quarter of a loaf of white bread (broken into cubes) and 1 cup of vegetable broth. Stir well until bread cubes cook down.

Continue alternating between adding more bread and broth until everything has cooked down but the stuffing is still slightly chunky. Transfer to a large baking dish and cover with foil. Bake for 10 minutes, then uncover and bake until the top is golden brown. Serve warm. Enjoy!

Hungarian Vegan Twice Baked Potatoes Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Rub olive oil on the surface of four potatoes and bake them until tender. Melt 1 tablespoon of vegan butter, stir in two medium minced onions, cover and cook until the onions soften. Reduce the heat, stir and cook uncovered until the onions are golden and tender. Stir in six cloves of minced garlic and 3 cups of chopped spinach. Cook until the spinach wilts, season as needed.

When the potatoes are baked, cut them in half. Scoop out the inside of the potato halves and transfer it to a large bowl. Take care to leave enough potato in the skins so that the halves hold their shape. Add 6 tablespoons of vegan milk to the potato in the bowl and mash. Stir in the spinach mixture and season as needed. Spray the potato halves with oil spray and fill them with the potato mixture. Transfer the potato halves to a baking dish and bake until golden brown. Serve with vegan sour cream and chives, if desired.

Thanksgiving Wild Rice Pilaf

Heat up a large deep skillet or pot over a medium low flame.

Add a drizzle of olive oil and one chopped leek. Sauté with a pinch of sea salt until translucent. Stir in one grated carrot and season as needed. Add 1 1/2 cup of wild rice mix and stir well to combine.

Allow rice to absorb herbs and flavor. Add in one chopped bell pepper and half cup of dried cranberries.

Pour in a 1/3 cup of vegan white wine and simmer until reduced by half then add 3 cups of vegetable stock. Stir and taste for seasonings. Bring the rice to a simmer, cover with a tight lid and cook on low flame for 50 minutes. Turn off the flame but do not remove the lid.

Allow the rice to sit covered for 10 to 15 minutes and continue cooking in its own steam. Use a fork to gently fluff up the rice. Serve warm or cold garnished with the remaining cranberries and fresh herbs.

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Student Recommendations

Warhawks talk tunes to groove to on the bayou

“Right now, I am listening to rave music. It really pumps me up whenever I feel tired. I also listen to it when I wake up and am about to run. I just started listening to rave music though so I do not have a favorite musician. I usually pull up today’s top hits on Spotify to listen to rave.

However, I also listen to other types of music. One of my favorite musicians is John Legend. I usually listen to the lyrics of songs and his lyrics are always about something he has been through.

I also like Bruno Mars because his music makes me happy.”

“I feel like music hits differently while you’re driving so I mostly listen to music in the car. My favorite music app right now is Spotify because of the student discounts and the fact that it makes a personalized playlist based on what you listen to.

Right now, I am really feeling alternative R&B music, it is very calming and soothing.

My favorite artists are Brent Faiyaz and Frank Ocean. I think Frank Ocean’s “Orange” is a timeless album. Frank Ocean is great at telling stories and his music is very narrative. It puts these images in your head that you’re in his position.”

Finance

“I most commonly listen to folk music. It reminds me of the old country music I listened to with my grandparents when I was little.

Plus, it does not seem as commercialized as a lot of new age country music seems, and I like the homey feel of it.

I mostly use Pandora or YouTube to listen to music.

I really like Colter Wall, he kind of veers a little bit into old country. I also really like Hozier.

A lot of his music has folk elements, but he is usually considered alternative indie.”

“My favorite music really depends on my mood, what I am thinking and what I am doing throughout the entire day.

Whenever I feel low, I relate more to kick-up music. Whenever I am feeling sad, I relate more to sad music.

My favorite artists are Cardi B, The Weeknd and Post Malone. I do not really have one favorite artist.

I mainly listen to music on Spotify and sometimes on YouTube Music.”

“I do not have a favorite genre but I listen to a lot of Afrobeat. If you want to get into the groove, Afrobeat is the way. Afrobeat is such a diverse genre and there is always something for everyone. Afrobeat is very unique because it goes beyond the lyrics of the songs, it is the actual beats and vibe that you get from the songs that keep you coming back for more. I will recommend people to look up Afrobeat playlists on Spotify. The playlists usually offer a wide variety of genres from different cultures. If you do not like one song, you can listen to a whole different range of songs to find the one you connect to.”

Student Poem

by Anonymous

Drawing from the memories so fleeting it seemed they were never there, I recall meeting a ghost of a lady I would never see again.

Her hair was a waterfall of perfection she gathered over the years, Her face carved with features perfection would mundanely describe, Her body glided off the earth with precision so painfully attained, Her story marred with the tribulations that can only be attributed to life.

And as she tarried on the pace of her story, One thing was obvious even more than the being gracing our presence.

Her rise was so stunning you could tell she’d been broken more than once, So that when fate drove me to come at her once again, although in a fallen state, I realized something I was too focused to see.

She was never broken, she was just a beautiful mosaic of the pieces they mocked her for. graphic by Sunil Bishwokarma

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Crossword

Horoscope Aries Discover unexpected potential when new doors open. A professional opportunity offers long-term gain. Follow your mom’s advice and win. Advance to the next level.

Taurus Learn by doing. You can solve a puzzle. Refine and adjust. Practice makes perfect. Discover surprising or startling results. Intellect and intuition agree.

Gemini Collaboration could get especially profitable today. Wheel and deal. Sign contracts and send invoices. Rely on a strong partner. Coordinate to bring in extra silver.

Across

1 Fictional hero raised by apes 7 URL letters after two slashes 10 Prefix meaning “huge” 14 Single-celled creature 15 “So I was right all along” 16 Pizza cooker 17 *Swing from the get-go 20 Bonuses for the waitstaff 21 Whitewater ride 22 Mookie of the Dodgers 23 *Well-made 25 Make amends 29 Wallach or Whitney 30 *Early pudginess usually lost by one’s teens 33 Go out, as the tide 35 Econ. yardstick 38 Timeworn phrase 39 In the same family 41 Dined 42 Can metal

43 *Continue to avoid, as alcohol 44 Pigs out (on), briefly 46 Bird homes 47 *”Don’t go yet” 54 Lou Grant portrayer Ed 55 __-Rooter 56 Worker protection org.

60 Bumping into someone, say ... and what the end of each answer to a starred clue can have?

63 Clark at the Daily Planet 64 NW corner key 65 __ versus nurture 66 Valuable rocks 67 5G __: mobile standard 68 Eats into

Down

1 Diplomat’s asset 2 Mine, in Metz 3 Blowout victory 4 Pizzazz quartet 5 Blood-typing letters 6 Tiny Pacific republic near the equator 7 Pancake cousin 8 Wood shavers 9 What happy tails do 10 Roadside overnight stop 11 Broadway role played by Madonna in film 12 Restroom label 13 Common teen phase 18 Mai __ 19 “His Dark Materials” channel 23 Are suited for 24 Dalai Lama’s land 25 Palindromic “SOS” pop group 26 Sharp-tasting 27 Bassoon relative 28 “Miracle” NL team of 1969, on

scoreboards 31 Farewell to Felipe 32 Most easily chewed, as meat 34 Not at all spicy 35 Sporty Pontiacs 36 Nimble-fingered 37 Some emailed files 40 Sailor’s yes 45 Wall-mounted light 47 Amusingly eccentric 48 Son of Jacob 49 Silly 50 Campers’ shelters 51 Joan of __ 52 Not Rx 53 “... said __ ever” 56 Aware of, as a plot 57 Kind of poker 58 “__ we go again!”

59 Greek war god 61 Electric fish 62 Former EgyptSyria confed.

Cancer Reaffirm a promise or commitment. Strengthen partnerships with shared appreciation, recognition and laughter. Respect and affinity build lasting bonds. Align hearts and minds.

Leo Start from a point of balance. Take action for what you love. Practice to grow stronger and maintain agility. Don’t overextend. You’re gaining valuable points.

Virgo You’re especially charming and attractive. Find love in unexpected places. Go for fun, romance and creativity. Realize a delightful possibility.

Make a wonderful connection.

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Libra Creative domestic projects lead to beautiful results. Clean and reduce clutter. Dig and discover buried treasure. Connect with family and housemates over something delicious.

Scorpio Make a brilliant connection. Accept advice from loved ones and especially children. Gather information and put together the puzzle pieces.

Write your discoveries.

Sagittarius Discover unexpected loot. A push now can earn an extra prize. Conserve resources anyway. Money saved is money earned. Make sure everyone gets paid.

Capricorn Grow and expand by leaps and bounds. Push beyond self-imposed limitations. Let go of outworn ideas, habits or customs. You can realize exciting possibilities.

Aquarius Plan carefully for ease. Look for harmony and find it. Peaceful practices and rituals soothe and comfort. A beautiful transition is underway. Discover new inspiration.

Pisces Teamwork can accomplish wonders. Someone shares a brilliant idea, and you’re off and running.

Rely on each other. Support others and be supported.

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BRIEFS

Women’s Basketball

Ragin’ Cajuns sweep ULM on the season ULM volleyball fell to the Ragin’ Cajuns for the second time this year. After first dropping their matchup in Monroe last month, the results were the same in Lafayette with another 3-0 loss (25-17, 2522, 25-13) for the Warhawks.

ULM’s offense was limited through their three sets of action. The Cajuns recorded 41 kills compared to 28 by the Warhawks.

The Cajuns recorded at least 13 kills and finished with an attack percentage of .250 or greater in all three sets.

Also three Cajuns reached double-digit kills while no Warhawk broke the 10 kill mark.

The Cajuns controlled the net with seven blocks opposed to ULM’s lone block.

The Warhawks were lead in kills with nine from Cali Assaley. Assaley also led ULM

with 11 digs. Mariana Volponi e Giordan dished out 10 assists. Darby Fisher recorded a pair of aces for the Warhawks.

ULM came closest to winning a set in the second set of the match. ULM pieced together a 5-0 scoring run to take their largest lead of the match at 15-12. However the Cajuns responded with a run of their own and rode their newfound lead through the remainder of the set.

The Warhawks failed to reach 20 points through sets one and three.

ULM has not won a set since Oct. 10 in their 3-1 loss to Arkansas State.

Next time out, ULM will conclude their regular season with two home matches.

ULM hosts Texas State and UT Austin this weekend.

Historic success for cross country

photo courtesy ULM athletics

IT’S ABOUT DRIVE: Kierra Crockett drives into the paint to lay it up at the rim.

Warhawks mute Majors Team effort gives ULM victory in exhibition

by Cameron Jett

If the Warhawks wanted to prove that they have stepped up from last season, winning by more than twice their opponent’s score was an excellent start.

Last Monday ULM defeated the Millsap Majors 95-40 in a home exhibition matchup. This was ULM’s only preseason action before their seasonopener at Grambling this Tuesday.

“We wanted to apply pressure defensively, and we did that in both the full and the half court,” ULM head coach Brooks Donald Williams said.

“We wanted to push the basketball and we certainly did that.”

The Warhawks contested every shot and held Millsaps to just 20.9% shooting.

ULM forced the Majors to commit 40 turnovers in the contest. Bre Sutton collected seven of ULM’s 24 steals against the Majors.

The Warhawks capitalized to the fullest extent as

they recorded 44 points off of turnovers.

The Majors could not overcome the Warhawks pressure. Only two players on Millsaps recorded more than five points.

At one point, ULM lead by as much as 58 points.

Rebounding was key in their victory as well. A ULM squad that struggled at getting boards last season recorded 51 rebounds.

Offensive boards gave ULM a second chance at life. Misses shots were caught off the glass 21 times and accounted for 19 second chance points.

Williams gave praise to her team for their allaround control, stating that she “loved the tempo” of the game.

The Warhawks held Millsaps to just two baskets in the first quarter of play while ULM made 11.

Aasia Sam and Kierra Crockett co-led ULM in scoring with 16 points each. Crockett reached 16 points in just 14 minutes of play while also grabbing seven rebounds.

Even with the 3-point shot becoming more popular, ULM kept it traditional as they scored 42 points in the paint. contact Cameron Jett at jettcm@warhawks.ulm.edu

The ULM women’s cross country team posted its best-ever finish at the Sun Belt Conference Cross Country Championship since joining the league before the 2006 season.

Seniors Benadine Chelimo was Second Team All-SBC and Sharon Jerono was Third Team All-SBC in Friday’s meet at Brookley By the Bay. The Warhawks finished fourth as a team with 121 points. ULM’s previous best finish was sixth place in its first SBC Championship in 2006. Six of seven ULM runners set personal best times, including all five scoring runners.

Arkansas State won the women’s title with 45 points. A-State senior Pauline Meyer won the individual title in the 5K race in 16:51.5.

Chelimo finished 10th individually to pick up Second-Team All-Sun Belt Conference honors, finishing in 17:55.9. Jerono followed right behind Chelimo in 18:12.9 to finish on the Third-Team All-Sun Belt Conference.

Freshman Eliana Battle finished 30th in a time of 19:04.2.

Sophomore Kimone Campbell also set a personal-best to finish 33rd in 19:12.5.

Freshman Jalynn Lozano rounded out the scoring in 36th in 19:16.7.

Freshmen Sohalia Schoen and Emily Allen also competed. Schoen set a personal-best time of 20:01.3 and finished 52nd while Allen was 63rd in 20:47.3.

The Warhawks compete in the NCAA South Central Regional Championship on Nov. 12 in Waco, Texas.

Men’s golf finishes 9th in Hawaii The ULM men’s golf team finished ninth after shooting a final round 4-over-par 292 to finish at 24-over-par 888 (301-295-292) in the Hoakalei Collegiate Invitational at Hoakalei Country Club Tuesday.

This concludes the fall portion of men’s golf. They will return to action on Feb. 7 San Diego won the tournament at 7-underpar 857 (287-288-282). USD’s Charlie Reiter won the individual crown at 8-under-par 208 (70-69-69).

Sophomore Melan Dhaubhadel and junior Jacob Agerschou each finished in a tie for 29th at 6-over-par 222.

Dhaubhadel shot a final round 1-underpar 71 for his best round of the tournament (77-74-71). Starting on the 14th hole, he birdied the par-5 18th, par-5 second, par-

4 fourth and par-4 fifth to go with 11 pars.

Agerschou shot 1-over-par 73 in the final round (74-75-73). Starting on the 12th, he birdied the par-4 16th, 18th, par-4 eighth and par-5 ninth and picked up nine pars.

Sophomore Mikkel Schmitt was 36th with an even-par 72 in the final round to finish at 7-over-par 223 (75-76-72). Starting on the 15th hole, he eagled the 18th, added birdies on the fourth and par-5 13th and collected 11 pars.

Junior Otto Van Buynder was 46th, posting a final round 5-over-par 77 to finish at 9-over-par 225 (76-72-77). He started on the 11th hole and birdied the 13th and par4 first holes, added an eagle on the par-5 ninth and knocked down 10 pars.

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Soccer

Historic run stunned by Eagles

by Maggie Eubanks

The Warhawks’ historic season came to an end last week at the Sun Belt Conference Tournament after losing in the semifinals to the Georgia Southern Eagles.

The Hawks won their first two games against Troy and top-seeded Arkansas State before dropping to the Eagles.

ULM achieved its first ever SBC tournament wins and first tournament win since 2004.

After having to forfeit some early conference wins, ULM came in underseeded at the eighth spot. According to Mississippi Valley State Athletics, the Warhawks had to forfeit the games due to using an ineligible player.

The Warhawks played their first game on Monday against Troy. This game set ULM up to get quick revenge after the Trojans beat ULM in their last regular season game 2-1.

Both teams came out hot looking to get an early edge. The Warhawks were awarded a penalty kick in the 38th minute. Senior Theoni Zerva was given the ball and she delivered putting ULM 1-0.

This goal was all the Warhawks needed to advance to the quarterfinals after some stellar saves from junior goalie Haley Hillock kept the Trojans from scoring.

After one day of rest, ULM was right back in the game playing top-seeded Arkansas State. The Red Wolves had a bye in the first round, giving them extra rest before facing ULM. But the Hawks struck again by beating Arkansas State 2-1.

ULM got on the board early after freshman Mara Grutkamp scored off an assist from fellow freshman Taylor Henry in the 10th minute putting the Warhawks up 1-0.

Despite having another penalty kick opportunity in this game, ULM kept the score at 1-0 going into the half.

The Hawks doubled their lead in the 69th minute after Henry scored unassisted.

The Red Wolves scored a goal in the 73rd minute, but Hillock played another stellar game with nine saves in the net to help ULM advance to the semifinals.

This game is where the Warhawks’ Cinderella season would come to an end as the second half offense from Georgia Southern was too much for a run-down ULM to handle.

ULM got on the board first after junior Paula Guba scored off an assist from Grutkamp. The second half did not fall in favor of the Warhawks though, as the Eagles got two quick goals in the 47th and 51st minutes to take the lead.

Not being able to mount much offensively, the score would hold and ULM would lose 2-1. contact Maggie Eubanks at eubanksml@warhawks.ulm.edu

ON LOCKDOWN: Goalie Haley Hillock records a save.

photo courtesy SBC athletics

Football Preview

Warhawks challenge Red Wolves in final home game ULM seeks successful send-off before LSU

by Cameron Jett

graphic by Sunil Bishwokarma

For the Warhawks to make a bowl game this season it’ll take at least one miracle over their final two games.

But first, ULM must take care of business against Arkansas State.

Both schools are in the first year of experienced head coaches, but the stories have played out in two different directions.

Red Wolves head coach Butch Jones garnered media attention when he joined Arkansas State after his time serving under Nick Saban at Alabama this offseason.

However, the Red Wolves have lost eight straight after winning their season opener.

Saturday’s matchup is ULM’s last chance to get back on track before two road matchups against LSU and the Ragin’ Cajuns.

Turnovers have stifled the Red Wolves all season. Arkansas State has committed multiple turnovers in five of their nine games this season.

The Red Wolves were shut down in their 48-14 loss to Appalachian State. The Red Wolves gave up 34 unanswered points in their homecoming matchup.

But their high turnover rate has not stopped

the Red Wolves from getting the ball to their favorites receivers.

Wide receivers Corey Rucker and Te’Vailance Hunter have hauled in 12 of the 20 Red Wolves passing touchdowns this season.

Rucker’s eight receiving touchdowns puts him at seventh in the nation.

The Red Wolves also have a dangerous return man by the name of Alan Lamar. Although ULM’s special teams has been great at handling returners all season, the Warhawks will be tested by the nation’s leader in return yards.

The Warhawks will hope to see quarterback Chandler Rogers return to the level of play that earned him player of the week honors against South Alabama.

After being injured in their blowout loss to App State and a less-than-stellar outing against Texas State, a revival by Rogers will do wonders for the Warhawks.

ULM has learned that the betting odds mean nothing this season. But for just the second time this season the Warhawks are favorites heading into this weekend’s matchup with the Red Wolves. ESPN’s Football Power Index gives a slight edge to the Warhawks.

A ULM victory would end the Red Wolves’ 11-game win streak over the Warhawks which dates back to 2010. contact Cameron Jett at jettcm@warhawks.ulm.edu

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Football

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READ LIKE A BOOK: Freshman quarterback Chandler Rogers searches downfield for an open target.

ULM stalls out in San Marcos Warhawks offense held to 3 points in the 2nd half

by Jonah Bostick

HAULED IN: Wide receiver Jevin Frett goes for the grab past a defender.

A few crucial mistakes and an inconsistent performance kept the Warhawks from a key win on the road. ULM fell to the Texas State Bobcats 27-19.

Consistency was a major issue for the Warhawks. Where the defense struggled in the first half the offense was stifled after halftime.

“In the second half, the defense tightened up, but the offense made no big plays,” head coach Terry Bowden said.

With a chance to score at the end of the half, ULM made a costly error.

Quarterback Chandler Rogers completed a pass to a receiver who was unable to make it out of bounds to stop the clock.

With no timeouts ULM missed out on a field goal opportunity before

halftime.

“We should have got a field goal there but we couldn’t get out of bounds,” Bowden said.

The score stood 20-16 with Texas State in the lead.

After initially stalling on the opening drives the two teams’ offenses woke up and traded scores.

The Bobcats struck first with a field goal by Seth Keller.

The Warhawks got on the board with an Andrew Henry rushing touchdown. Following the score, kicker Calum Sutherland’s extra point was no good.

Texas State would respond with two straight touchdown drives which included a 49-yard touchdown pass to Javen Banks from Tyler Vitt and a 1-yard touchdown run by Caleb Twyford.

The Warhawks kept pace with two drives resulting in 10 points including a 10-yard rushing touchdown by Rogers and a 52-yard field by Sutherland.

The Warhawks opened up the second half with a field goal drive which made it a one point game. Past that point both defenses stepped up and both teams were held scoreless until

late in the 4th quarter.

After two failed 4th down conversions, the Warhawks gave up a late touchdown that actually played out in ULM’s favor. Instead of running the clock down, Texas State gave the ball back to ULM with just an eight point lead.

Bowden said this sequence “gave us a chance.”

However, ULM was unable to capitalize, and after another failed 4th down attempt, the Warhawks would lose the game 27-19.

Chandler Rogers would finish the game completing 28 out of 43 passes, throwing for 262 passing yards with no touchdowns and no interceptions. He also finished with 52 rushing yards on 23 carries, and would score a rushing touchdown.

He was also sacked five times.

Andrew Henry led the team in rushing with 82 yards on 23 carries with a touchdown. Will Derrick led the team in receiving with 6 receptions for 74 yards.

Sutherland would make another 50-yard field goal, but he also missed his first extra point of the season. contact Jonah Bostick at bostickjm@warhawks.ulm.edu