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CALENDAR Monday, September 10 No planned events
Tuesday, September 11
NPHC Informational Meeting from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. in SUB Ballroom A
Wednesday, September 12 Monroe
Interview Skills workshop from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. in Sandel Hall 236 Miss ULM Contestant Interest Meeting from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. in Student Center 170 NPHC Greek 101 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in SUB Ballroom A
Thursday, September 13
"Prepared in Advance" Defense Class from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. in Bayou Pointe Event Center Miss ULM Contestant Interest Meeting from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. in Student Center 170
Miss Black & Gold Interest Meeting from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. in Student Center 161
Friday, September 14 Final date for removing “I” grades
Saturday, September 15 No planned events
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Kelly Services is partnering with the Louisiana Workforce Commission to host a job fair in Monroe. Kelly Services is a temporary staffing company looking to fill engineering, manufacturing, light industrial, sales, office/clerical and professional positions. Specific positions named are customer support rep, vehicle operator, legal administrative assistant, personal injury attorney, service technician and mechanical engineer. Kelly will provide contracts ranging from a day to several years and help people transition into direct-hire employment. The job fair will be held Sept.13 from 8 a.m. to noon at the Ouachita Business and Career Solutions Center, located at 24 Accent Drive, Suite 151. They ask that you bring your resume and any certifications that you have.
A Dallas police officer fatally shot a neighbor inside the man’s apartment Thursday night. The officer claimed that she mistook his apartment for her own and believed he, 26-year-old Botham Shem Jean, was an intruder, according to Dallas police Chief Renee Hall. The officer called 911 and authorities responded and took Jean to the hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. According to Chief Hall, it's unclear what the interaction was between the officer and Jean. Still in uniform after a more than 12hour shift, the officer's blood was drawn to be tested for drugs and alcohol. A manslaughter warrant is in the process of being issued as of Friday afternoon. Chief Hall invited the Texas Rangers to conduct their own independent investigation, while the Dallas Police Department says they're conducting a joint investigation with the DA.
Gay sex ban Mentorship program Kelly Services Officer fatally seeks volunteers to bring job fair shoots neighbor lifted in court The Office of Career Connections at the University of Louisiana Monroe is seeking adults to work with students in the ULM Mentorship Program. The mentor is a volunteer who helps a ULM student, the mentee, with their career exploration, life skills development and networking opportunities. The mentee has an essential and active role to facilitate the professional relationship. The two primary functions of the mentor are to provide career support and psychosocial support to mentees. The program is from Sept. 24, 2018 to May 3, 2019. Mentor applications are due by 5 p.m., Monday, Sept. 10. Mandatory orientation is 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 18. For more information about this program, contact Kristin Chandler at 318-3421144 or morris@ulm.edu.
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TODAY IN HISTORY
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India’s Supreme Court unanimously overruled one of the world’s oldest bans on consensual gay sex on Thursday. After weeks of deliberation by the court and decades of struggle by LGBTQ+ Indians, Chief Justice Dipak Misra said the law was "irrational, indefensible and manifestly arbitrary. " In 2001, the Naz Foundation India filed a public interest litigation in the Delhi High Court challenging the constitutionality of Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code. In 2009, the Court ruled that consensual sex between two adults of the same sex was legal. However, the ruling was challenged in the Supreme Court. In 2013, the Supreme Court reversed the Delhi High Court decision and held that section 377 was constitutional. The Court agreed to hear a petition and referred the matter to a
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Freshman Mackenzie Bell dribbles the ball down the field at Thursday's soccer game against Southeastern.
1945: Mike the Headless Chicken is decapitated in Fruita, Colorado; he survives for another 18 months before choking to death. 1953: Swanson sells its 1st "TV dinner." 1963: 20 black students enter public schools in Alabama, beginning desegregation there. 1984: Sean O'Keefe at age 11 becomes the youngest to cycle across the U.S., taking 24 days. 1990: Ellis Island reopens as a museum. 1997: Discovery buys Travel Channel for $20 million. 2002: Switzerland, traditionally a neutral country, joins the United Nations. 2008: The Large Hadron Collider at CERN, described as the biggest scientific experiment in the history of mankind is powered up in Geneva, Switzerland.
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HAWK YEAH: Students cheer on the football team in the first game against Southeastern.
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Student attendance declining at games by Miles Jordan The beginning of a usual college football season brings optimism and hope to many of the nation’s top athletic schools. For the rest, it brings opportunity to do something life changing that will live on forever like when Appalachian State upset Michigan in 2007, or when Troy beat LSU just last year. This year, though, the new college football season brings fear for many programs. The 2017 season marked the lowest attendance since 1997, and more scary is that 2017 was the second largest decrease in history, as of CBS Sports. The decline in college football attendance is across the board. The normal thinking would make it seem that conferences like University of Louisiana Monroe’s own, the Sun Belt,
would be the ones primarily affected. The logic would seem that only schools with little to no success would have a sharp decline in attendance. This can't be further from the truth as the major conferences like the Southeastern Conference (SEC) and the Atlantic Coastal Conference (ACC) are feeling it as well. Major schools, like Florida State, who is in constant contention and year-to-year has a top recruiting class, have come into issues over their announced attendance versus scanned attendance. FSU has had games where the announced attendance versus the scanned attendance has been 57 percent different. FSU claims technical and human errors, as of an article by TheComeback’s website. Some schools are even more egregious with their fibbing. Coastal Carolina University announced that their average home attendance was 89,754 but the scanned total told a very
different story, saying only 15,248 attendees. someone to get off of their couch in front of Smaller universities are not immune though. their high definition television, with their ULM, in particular, has felt it within the last friends and family, while paying a fraction of year. Over the last five years, ULM had averthe price? This is especially true when it comes aged 14,042 fans per game, but in 2017 in to bigger schools like LSU and Alabama. particular this number fell all the way to 9982 In 2016, an average ticket to an Alabama attendees per game, an absolutely putrid num- game was $113 with subpar SEC school Tenber and a 29 percent from the year prior. LSU nessee coming in at second highest of $89 a has had very similar issues in the last year. game. The better the seat, the higher the price. Their resolution? Proposing a fan council Some tickets even charge upward of $500. which would work as the top 25 fans giving Lowering attendance is a major problem input as a way of improving the quality of the for colleges across the country. Many schools experience for fans. make their money from these events and if LSU’s proposition is an interesting idea to people are not filling the seats, these schools resolve the problem and some universities lose money. The solution comes in how do have proposed having more alcohol in the universities convince people to attend games. stadium as a way of attracting attendances. The issue is, how does a university convince people to come to their games while managing to contact at Miles Jordan jordanm1@warhawks.ulm.edu make money? How can a university convince
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Student Government Association proposes spirit athletic fee SGA announced the 2018 homecoming theme and its proposal of a new “Student Spirit Athletic Fee”. Here are the meeting highlights: The homecoming game is set for Oct. 20 with the theme “Soar with Pride.” The game will be played against Texas State University. On the homecoming ballet, not only will two male positions for each class be possibly added, but a new fee will be included for a studentwide vote. The vote will be for a new “Student Spirit Athletic Fee,” a fee wherein 85 percent of its
proceeds will go to ULM athletics, and the other 15 percent will go to spirit groups and selected RSOs, mainly SGA and Campus Activities Board (CAB). The fee would be funded through a $10 fee for every credit hour a student is taking, (applied to up to 15 credit hours), thus generating a max of $150 a student. A majority is needed to pass this bill. Athletics would not be allowed to use this money for salaries but for scholarships. If passed, this fee will start in the Spring and will be added to students' fee from then on.
Parent’s Day, an annual opportunity presented by SGA for parents to spend some time with their ULM student, will take place on Nov. 3 this year. This event usually includes lunch, a parent’s day t-shirt, activities, a photo booth and a ULM football game. As for Freshman Senator elections, voting is open from Sept. 12 to Sept. 13 5 p.m. through www.ulm.edu/vote by 5 p.m. SGA has $8,000 set aside for RSOs to apply on Wingspan for scholarships (up to $500 each). The treasurer, Caroline Edge, shared that the current budget sits at $79,266.43.
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OPINION OPINION
Rep. DeSantis comment had everything to do with race
Raven Adcox Context is key. This belief was nowhere to be found when Republican candidate for Florida governor, U.S. Rep. Ron De Santis said, “The last thing we need to do is to monkey this up by trying to embrace a socialist agenda with huge tax increases and bankrupting this state. That is not going to work. It’s not going to be good for Florida,” in regards to his opponent’s campaign. The statement was said on FOX News, a notoriously conservativeleaning news program. The democratic candidate, Tallahassee mayor Andrew Gillum, could become the first African American man elected as governor in the state of Florida. A simple Google search would lead you to this fact. Now, I understand that the word
“monkey” may not have been used as a racial remark itself. However, the context of the phrase paired with who the phrase was directed at makes me question the intelligence of DeSantis’ campaign. How did your PR representative let a statement like that get on air? The only way his PR team would let this statement slide was, if it was used on purpose to incite drama and media coverage for the republican candidate. I guess any publicity is good publicity. With that comment, Controversy swirled, as it does, with media outlets grasping for content. DeSantis’ campaign put out another statement addressing the remarks made on air. Stephen Lawson, communications manager for the DeSantis campaign, said via email, “Ron DeSantis was obviously talking about Florida not making the wrong decision to embrace the socialist policies that Andrew Gillum espouses. To characterize it as anything else is absurd.” I believe that to hold on to ignorance, rather than simply apologizing for a moment of miscommunication is absolutely pitiful. It is absurd that the term “monkey,” which has been used as a derogatory slur against people of color for years in this country, was used in the first place. I can only point to the willful ignorance people like DeSantis maintain, instead of trying to understand the history behind a word like that. DeSantis should be ashamed and Floridians should be offended that this man is making a joke out of the race for governor. Gillum released a statement addressing the remarks made by DeSantis against his campaign. “It’s very clear that Mr. DeSantis
is taking a page directly from the campaign manual of Donald Trump, but I think he’s got another thing coming to him if he thinks that in today’s day and age Florida voters are going to respond to that level of derision and division,” Gillum said in a response interview with FOX News. I agree with Gillum on this one. DeSantis doesn’t understand the context of what is taking place in the U.S. today. Americans, be they republican or democrat, are tired of clear division tactics used in politics. We aren’t stupid. We understand the meaning between words. Other phrases besides the one used by DeSantis would have worked just fine. “Don’t screw this up,” or “Don’t mess this up,” would have gotten the same point across. DeSantis went directly for Gillum’s ethnicity. Apparently, no one on DeSantis’ team thought about the context of saying a phrase like that to an African American candidate in 2018, which was a big mistake. Again, the phrase may not have been racist by itself, but look at the context. DeSantis might not be a racist. Maybe, he is just an idiot. Or, maybe, he is both. However, racists will vote for him simply because he used racially motivated language when he didn’t have to. And that folks tells us where the country stands on the topic of racism.
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Avoiding stress makes for successful semester Taylor Costa With school kicking into full gear, stress is just over the horizon. Making time to take care of yourself can help you get through the pressures of school. There should be a math equation that shows school equals stress. We pay to sit in a room, get tested and complete class after class like levels in a video game. We’re one bad grade away from failing and living an unsuccessful life, so we’re told. It’s difficult to balance school, work and a social life that isn’t just small talk between you and the Starbucks employee you order coffee from every day. Even though it’s good coffee, you still expect more out of a committed relationship than that. We’ve all been told the famous saying, “If I can do it, then you can too.” We’re told that if we push ourselves, then everything else after college will be easy. Which could be true, but if we’re not careful, it can cause problems with our mental and physical health, now and long-term. According to an American College Health Association survey, 40 percent of college students said they felt depressed, and 61 percent of
students said they “felt overwhelming anxiety.” Time management is the first chapter in the book on stress. Only having 24 hours in a day is a speed bump on your highway to happiness. We rush from one place to the next and cram so much into our day that sometimes, we don’t have time to even eat. Stay organized and keep a daily schedule. It’s important to have specific times in your day for studying, work and your social life, but don’t let them spill over into each other’s time. It’s overwhelming when everything is unbalanced. It’s also a good idea to set little goals throughout your day, so that once you complete them, you feel a sense of achievement. According to the Pareto principle, accomplishing little goals instead of big ones in a certain time limit is more beneficial for the person. This theory is called the 80/20 rule. They say you can’t sleep your problems away, but wouldn’t it be great if you could? The best way to manage your stress is to get a good night’s rest. A study done in The Journals of Gerontology showed that a good night’s sleep benefits and has a positive effect on younger adults during times of high stress, which is exactly what we’re facing. Lack of sleep takes a toll on your immune system as well, which effects your physical health. Shoot for seven to eight hours of sleep a night. I may be overwhelmed to the max, but the one thing I make sure to get is my sleep. Cut back on your use of social media and get out more. A study in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine showed that young adults who frequently used social media felt more socially isolated. Make time to hang out with your friends and have a good time. Get involved in groups and attend events happening on campus. Get out and be around other students because we’re all in this together.
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Double the x equals double the standard Kandace Moss It’s 2018. Any human being living in this current zeitgeist would think that we have moved passed societal gender roles and outdated stereotypes, right? Wrong. Last Wednesday, French Tennis star Alize Cornet was playing her heart out during a match at the U.S. Open. During her 10-minute heat break, Cornet changed t-shirts and after, noticed a wardrobe malfunction. Not even thinking twice about it, Cornet quickly flipped her shirt, briefly showing a red-and-black sports bra. Although Cornet tried to change her clothes as discreetly and quickly as possible, she didn’t escape the umpire, Christian Rasks, judging gaze. She was immediately issued a warning, a warning that wouldn’t have been issued to her had she been a male. This incident was just the latest blunder by the tennis association regarding female players. And, this incident further perpetuates the idea that “double standards” between men and women are alive and well in 2018. Despite all of the advances toward gender equality, the world still expects different things from men and women. For one, women are still criticized for having “too many” sexual partners. And on the flipside, if they have no sexual partners, they are considered “prudes.” Whereas men are considered number one players if they are able to score 10 girls in a week and if they don’t have sexual partners, they are considered husbands. Can you all spot the serious discrepancies between these two scenarios?
In a more disturbing study done by researchers at Cornell University, it was found that women who are “promiscuous” in their early 20s are viewed more negatively and are considered unsuitable for any type of relationship by men and women. Virginity is a hard subject to speak on, especially if you’re a female. Because on either side of the idea, women will still get viewed negatively. If you’re sleeping around, you’re fast. If you’re not, you’re a nun. And, men are still glorified either way. Secondly, Women are still viewed as docile creatures and if they’re loud and assertive, they are considered mouthy. This makes it so hard for women to move up the corporate ladder, because if they show any ounce of assertiveness towards their male counterparts, they immediately get shot down with phrases like, “she’s bossy” or “wow, the power has corrupted her,” leaving her in a puddle of embarrassment. If she were male, would she get that type of backlash? No, the male would happily move up to a CEO position. Lastly, saying no is completely forbidden in a woman’s vocabulary. However, a man can say no and will not be given the third degree over it. Actually, he’ll get left alone over his decision. Women are expected to say yes to everything in this society and are not supposed to disagree if they feel like they don’t agree with an issue. In this world, it’s just easier to say yes because, unfortunately, it might save a woman’s life. Wow, I know, this article feels like I am attacking men over their unfair advantages in regards to women. And to be honest, I am attacking them. But, not because I am a part of the “she-woman man-haters club.” I love my male counterparts,but, I’m tired. In order to change how society views women, it’s going to take more than just women speaking out on the issues I just discussed. Men have to recognize the double standards too and fight against them. When I get married and have my own children, I want my daughter to be able to live in a society where she has equal rights just like her father and I want my son to understand the issues women face on a daily basis. Ultimately, I want her to live in a world where she won’t get publicly reprimanded for her bra strap showing. contact Kandace Moss at mosskv@warhawks.ulm.edu
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HAWKEYE P.O.V. Stand for something, or you will fall for anything Nike endorsing former football player Colin Kaepernick in their new fall campaign is the peaceful demonstration of our first amendment rights that the U.S. needed. After tweeting to the public his brand-new campaign, Kaepernick let the world know that his activism and the protest movement against racism and social injustice he started would continue to loom over the NFL long after his departure from the league. He didn’t say any nasty words to the public, weapons were not involved and lives weren’t taken. Although more than half of the nation does not agree with his decision to kneel during the national anthem, his reasoning for doing so shows that he has a backbone and he’s not backing out of a powerful cause because a few people didn’t like his protesting style or believe that the act is disrespectful to veterans. If people did research, they would know that Kaepernick actually went out of his way to gain several veterans’ approval before taking a knee. They encouraged the act. This striking demonstration shows the world that any one person can have a strong opinion on something, but are you willing to fight for it? If you can’t choose an issue and sacrifice everything about yourself behind that issue-you’re not helping the cause, you’re perpetuating the problem. It will be hard and people might dislike you,but, there is a light at the end of the tunnel. Nike was Kaepernick’s light, and now, his statement will be heard by millions, while he’s making millions.
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NEWS
Just do it brings backlash, boycott Kaepernick back in national spotlight thanks to new advertisement by Ashlyn Dupree
Nike Campaign surprises many people with their new endorser- Colin Kaepernick. Nike decision to add Colin Kaepernick as their endorser for their new campaign ad came as a surprise to many. “Believe in something even if they have to sacrifice everything,” is a clear reference to Kaepernick’s recent struggles is the new motto for Nike’s ad. Kaepernick is the brands chosen athlete to represent the 30th anniversary of the “Just Do It” slogan. He is a former NFL quarterback who came under fire after protesting the national anthem by kneeling in an effort to bring awareness to police brutality going on in the black community.
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Chelsea Wyatt, a clinical mental health counseling graduate student, was happy seeing Nike use Kaepernick for their campaign. “I’m for the ad, and I’m glad Kaepernick, as well as many others, were the face for it,” Wyatt said. Not everyone agrees with Wyatt regarding Nike’s use of a controversial figure in its ad campaign. There’s been a lot of backlash after the leaking of the ad. Some have begun burning their Nike products in a demonstration of their intol-
erance at Nike’s actions. Jacqueline Trosclair, a senior psychology major, supports Kaepernick and his message but is unsure of Nike’s intentions. “Everyone’s talking about Nike, so whether it’s good or bad, they’re getting lots of attention and it was obviously a very smart move on their part,” Trosclair said. According to USA Today, Kaepernick talked to Nate Boyer, a veteran, about how to not disrespect the military. Boyer shared that kneeling would be the best way to respect the military,
but still protest against the violence occurring. The kneeling at the anthem became widespread through the NFL and in return, brought much unwanted attention to Kaepernick. Some veterans appreciated Kaepernick kneeling instead of sitting, but many people cited the U.S. flag code which states, “During rendition of the national anthem when the flag is displayed, all present except those in uniform should stand at attention facing the flag with the right hand over the heart,” as a reason behind their anger. Kaepernick’s stance inspired various other athletes to protest police brutality. According to CNBC, when Nike announced Kaepernick as the face of their ad campaign, Nike’s stock went down by over three percent. While Nike’s shares were affected initially their sales have risen. After the advertisement was first televised, Nike’s online orders rose by about 30 percent. As Nike grows in their sales and people discuss their latest ad, Kaepernick finds himself in the national spotlight once again. His football career stalled, Kaepernick the man is at the center of attention, not the football player.
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Green HOPE plans to educate, lead campus in recycling by Alfonzo Galvan It seems like campus is bound to go green. The Green HOPE organization plans to revamp the campus’s recycling program. The Green HOPE (Honor Our Planet Earth) is a registered student organization (RSO) with the purpose of promoting green behavior and practices on campus, according to their Facebook. Another purpose the organization serves is educating the student body concerning environmentally friendly practices.
Sandarbha Bhatta, the current president of Green HOPE, met with Student Life officials over summer to discuss a new recycling initiative on campus. “ULM has agreed to take on recycling initiatives, we already have like 70 bins donated,” said Bhatta, a senior math major. According to Bhatta, the interest has always been there for the university to go green, but nobody has really stepped up to take charge. Aramark, who is in charge of food services on campus, started a campaign to educate people on going green. They started putting signs next to straw holders that encourages
students to take in mind their ecological footprint. The Green HOPE want recycling on campus and already have the support of West Monroe’s new recycling center that opened Wednesday. “We don’t have a big dumpster to store recyclables. West Monroe has agreed to pick stuff up from here at ULM,” Bhatta said. Indeed, the issue of getting a bigger dumpster to store recyclables is being fixed but the other issue at hand for the organization is man power. With a limited staff, even if given permis-
sion the organization would have a difficult time maintaining over 70 small bins around campus. With this problem in mind Bhatta is reaching out to SGA and CAB for their support. So far, the responses have been positive. The Green HOPE organization is hosting their first meeting of the semester Friday. Bhatta and everybody involved plan to begin working and hosting events soon.
contact Alfonzo Galvan at galvana@warhawks.ulm.edu
Gift of life: Donate blood by Alfonzo Galvan
When donating for natural disasters relief agencies, many things come to mind. Water is always an abundance as well as food. The one thing always in demand that’s never readily available is blood. With hurricane season in full swing, local blood donation centers are working around the clock to secure as many donations as possible so they can be ready, if need be, to supply blood. The problem facing these centers, especially in Northeastern Louisiana is the lack of available blood. Donations are not coming in as frequently as they should to maintain a level supply of blood. Recently LifeShare spent a week at ULM encouraging students and faculty to donate blood. Jeremiah Cameron, a junior prepharmacy major, like many students, had his first experience donating blood. “This was my first time ever donating, and I felt good about myself because who knows maybe one day I may need a blood transfusion,” Cameron said. Cameron first came across the donation busses while walking by the Student Union Building on campus. He and a group of students were approached by the nurses taking donations
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and asked if they’d be interested in helping save lives. Although scared at first, the nurse’s persistence and promise that it’d be an act of kindness from his part convinced Cameron and many other students with him to sign up to donate. Before donating blood, there’s some paperwork and consultation first time donors have to do in order for the center to make sure they are healthy enough to donate blood. Only 38 percent of the population is eligible to donate blood. Of those eligible, less than 10 percent actually donate. Taylor Ashworth, a P3 pharmacy student, sees the low blood supply as a big concern especially during hurricane season.
“Some people do not realize how often patients need blood from injuries or sicknesses,” Ashworth said. “Donating only takes about 30 minutes. I feel like 30 minutes of my time is worth potentially saving someone’s life,” Ashworth added. LifeShare takes walk in donations Monday through Friday all day and half the day on Saturday. Outside of those times, they have a list of where their donation busses are throughout the city on their website. contact Alfonzo Galvan at galvana@warhawks.ulm.edu
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NEWS FREESTYLE
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Hard liquor banned at frat houses by Alfonzo Galvan Some ULM fraternities have a couple less drinks in their pantry after a recent ruling by the North-American Interfraternity Conference voted to ban hard liquor in the fraternity houses. The ban on hard liquor is nationwide. Three ULM fraternities are affected by the ban. Delta Sigma Phi, Kappa Alpha Order and the returning Kappa Sigma fraternity will not be allowed to store beverages with more than 15 percent alcohol content. The Interfraternity Council, known as IFC, has to enforce these news laws. Matt Ingram, IFC president, said the ruling
was recently decided on by the council over all IFC fraternities. The ban even includes fraternities in Canada as well. While the news came as a shock to many fraternity members on campus, it was met with a solid understanding of the consequences of alcohol abuse usually seen by college students, especially members of Greek Life. “We all understand the need for regulation considering recent events in the fraternity world,” Ingram said, regarding a recent death of a LSU student that involved alcohol. “We all want to continue to survive and thrive, so we plan on upholding whatever the governing bodies see necessary,” Ingram added. Although not sure about how the ruling
would be enforced, Ingram states that it’ll most likely be enforced through each fraternity’s national headquarters, as well as through the IFC councils and executive boards of each chapter. Ingram stated the importance of trust and cooperation between the chapter members and those in charge. “I believe that IFC fraternities now, especially on ULM’s campus, are more apt to working with the governing bodies to ensure proper functionality,” Ingram said. Although he agrees with Ingram senior psychology major Tyler Gunn says fraternities on campus will disagree with the new guidelines in the beginning since it symbolizes a change in order.
“Greek life has long been labeled with the negative stereotype of being just organized partying,” Gunn said. Gunn says he knows the stereotype of Greeks can change based on how members react to the new ruling. “Greeks have continually played a strong part of philanthropic efforts in our local communities as well as nationally,” Gunn said. According to the original press release by the North-American Interfraternity Conference, fraternities have until September 1, 2019 to update their policies to include the new ban. contact Alfonzo Galvan at galvana@warhawks.ulm.edu
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Lady Warhawks can now fight back Femaleonly class teaches self defense by Kandace Moss
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SELF DEFENSE: Participants at the Equalizer training session learn self defense moves.
Imagine walking home from the library late at night. Now, imagine doing that as a female on a college campus. According to the Rape, Abuse, & Incest National Network, female college students ages 18-24 are three times more likely than women in the general population to experience sexual violence or some type of other assault. ULM Police Department did not want lady Warhawks to be a part of that statistic. Thursday at the Bayou Pointe Event Center, ULM PD brought in the Equalizer Women’s Self-Defense Program; a class that aims to give women important information concerning violence against women and how to recognize and avoid potentially dangerous situations. This program also gives women the tools they need to survive and escape physically violent situations. “This has been a program the students and faculty have been asking for every semester,” said Mark Johnson, assistant director of the university po-
lice department. He said it was his duty to meet the demands of the students on-campus and with help from the executive council of the university and the vice president of student affairs, they were able to secure funds to put together the three-week program. This four class, law-enforcement based program teaches women defensive tactics that officers use when they defend themselves. At the Johnson end of the course, women who successfully complete the program get a certificate of completion that thanks them for their participation. On the inaugural night of the class, over 55 females attended the class. One participant, Christine Foto, felt this class was needed, because you never know what’s going to happen when you’re all alone. “It’s good to know that if anything ever happened, you would have some knowledge and skills to fight back,” Foto said. The third-year pharmacy student said that if any other ladies are available for the other classes, they should stop by and participate. “I’m going into law enforcement after graduation, so this class gave me a head start on defensive tactics for my future,” said Erin Hodge, a junior criminal justice major. Hodge, another participant of the Equalizer program, believes that ev-
ery female should take advantage of this free opportunity to learn self-defense tactics. “Every female needs to know how to properly protect herself in any situation,” Hodge said. She says she definitely feels safer after one attendance of the program. ULM PD intends to hold the program once every semester. They understand several students and faculty members are busy with midterms and other school-related events, so they will try to plan the event with these factors in mind in the future. Officer Johnson said if this program stays successful, they may increase the program’s classes by holding more on the weekends throughout the semester. They may even open up the program to the Monroe community. Officer Johnson wants to let the campus community know that he and his department “are extremely proud of this campus.” The police department prides itself on being a relatively safe campus, and they work hard to keep it that way. But, they know that bad guys exist and will continue to do bad things to good people. The message they want ULM to know is that they will continue to do everything they can to protect the students and faculty on-campus. In any event of emergency, the number to contact the ULM police department is 318-342-5350. contact Kandace Moss at mosskv@warhawks.ulm.edu
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Wheels on display for medical cause by Sisam Shrestha
Kevin Hodge lowered the hood of his 2013 Dodge Viper, fired up the engine and made nitrous come out as amazed onlookers gathered around. Hodge was one of the more than 100 participants at the ninth annual Driven Desires car, truck and bike show. The event had a wide variety of vehicles on display from modified sports car to lifted trucks and 1980s’ classic Mustangs. Participants were allowed to only watch and not touch the vehicles on display. According to Amy Ownes, the public relations manager for Driven Desires, the show is organized every year “for the love of charity and for the cars.” Owens herself lost a family member to Owens muscular dystrophy and has several friends with muscular dystrophy. Although it was Hodge’s first time participating, he had been attending the show for multiple years. Hodge suffers from a type of muscular dystrophy. He attends the event every year as the event’s cause personally affects him and his family. The event also had some ULM representa-
tion through participants like alumni, Noah Perez. “My favorite part was getting to see all the different types of cars,” said Perez as he stood next to his gold 1995 Nissan 240SX. He bought the car a year ago and had modified it with wider rims and suspension upgrades. Participants also had the opportunity to enjoy antique cars like the one on display by Monroe native, Ben Lidels. Lidels, who has been a regular participant for the past three years, had his 18 year old truck on display. Although Lidels was about to sell the car two years ago, he could never let go of it due to a connection he shared with the car. The popularity of the event was evident with its jam-packed floor display and out of state participants. The show had both indoors and outdoors displays. Participants could compete for “Best Paint,” “Best Interior,” “Kids’ Choice” and more. Apart from the registration fees, the event also had t-shirt sales and donations to support local families suffering from muscular dystrophy. VROOM VROOM: Cars on display at the 9th Driven Desires car, truck and bike show. contact Sisam Shrestha at shrests8@warhawks.ulm.edu
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4 laid-back fall fashion tips by Madison Smith
August has come to a close and September is upon us which means everyone’s favorite season is right around the corner. Fall is the season of pumpkin-spiced everything, knit sweaters and football but it is also the best season for whipping out the best outfits in your arsenal. Fall time is the highlight of the year for beauty and fashion and these are the four must haves you need in order to be gorgeous without much effort.
Flannel shirt: Cliché and overdone I know, but everyone owns at least one flannel shirt. They’re versatile and come in thicker or thinner material depending on what you need. The thicker material flannels are for the colder days when you want to be cute but you also want protection from the pre-winter breeze. Thinner flannels can be worn alone or over a camisole or your favorite t-shirt. Being able to layer clothing is a key element for fall and can really jazz up outfits that would look completely different without each other.
Boyfriend jeans: The second item you need for fall is a pair of black denim boyfriend jeans (rips are optional depending on your individual style). They’re a closet essential. This specific cut is meant to be worn relaxed and baggy but that doesn’t mean they always have to be worn super loose. New versions of boyfriend jeans are slimmer and more tapered than their older counterparts. They’re a classic and known for comfort. So if you want chic with a touch of tomboy, you need to grab a pair.
Eyeshadow palette: Third, you need an eyeshadow palette with deep, “vampy” reds and the right shades of brown to craft a perfect smoky eye. The palette you’re looking for is from Anastasia Beverly Hills. Their ‘Modern Renaissance’ palette contains 14 shades: three metallic and 11 matte. It has both neutral and berry tones making it easy to switch between day and night looks. The brewery tones featured in the palette give you a pop of color and the neutral browns can be used for everyday looks. The formula is highly-pigmented and blends very easily . This will be soon a staple in your everyday makeup routine.
Oversized sweater: The last thing you need to complete a fall look is an oversized knit sweater or cardigan. These can be thrown over any outfit to give it a more comfortable and cute feel or even make whatever is underneath more “work appropriate.” Getting a couple in different colors will also give you the option to mix and match, so you get more uses and styles out of your clothes. With these four things, you’re ready for any event fall will throw at you.
contact Madison Smith at smithmm@warhawks.ulm.edu
Mac Miller dead at 26 Rapper Mac Miller, famous for songs “Weekend” and “Best Day Ever,” died Friday at his Los Angeles home. While the cause of death has not been revealed, multiple news outlets reported an apparent drug overdose. According to “People,” the rapper was enjoying a casual night out, watching the Philadelphia Eagles play the Atlanta Falcons just the night before his death. Last month, the artist released his fifth studio album, “Swimming.” Miller was very open about his struggle with sobriety. In his 2016 documentary “Stopped Making Excuses,” Miller talked
about his introduction to rap music, struggle with fame and substance abuse. He said he’d “rather be the corny white rapper than the drugged-out mess that can’t even get out of his house.” Miller apparently started using drugs at the age of 15. He admitted to using marijuana to cope with stress before moving on to other drugs. His tracks “Weekend,” “What’s The Use” and “5 O’Clock” were born out of his experience with drug use and sobriety. The rapper was also dating Ariana Grande for two years, which ended earlier this year
in May. The couple recorded multiple songs, including “The Way” and “My Favorite Part.” According to Grande, the relationship was “toxic.” Following Miller’s death, his family released a statement saying, “He was a bright light in this world for his family, friends and fans.” Mac Miller’s career took off with his first album “Blue Side Park” which was number one on the 2011 Billboard Album chart. During his lifetime, Miller released five albums. He also featured on Maroon 5’s remix of their song “Moves Like Jagger.”
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Kamikaze: Is it time for Eminem to stop? by Miles Jordan
Album Social media sights everywhere exploded as rapper Eminem, in a Beyonce-like move, released a surprise album, “Kamikaze.” “Kamikaze” is Eminem’s tenth studio album, following his 2017 flop, “Revival” with just 1.1 million copies sold. “Kamikaze’s” whole premise revolved around his recent flop. Eminem also spent a large chunk of the album doing what all old head hip-hop fans do, criticize so-called “mumble rap.” The irony of this album, which Eminem readily admits to, is his usage of some of the same producers and flows that so many “mumble rappers” use. Eminem used the work of Atlanta producers and mumble rap influencer, Mike WiLL Made-It on both the second and tenth tracks, “Greatest” and “Fall” respectively. Eminem uses other ways to show his relevance to the game. Like many rappers of past years, he uses disses
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as a way of propelling himself back into the conversation. On the first track, “The Ringer,” Eminem disses artists like Vince Staples, 21 Savage, Lil Yachty and more. Eminem also disses Joe Budden and Charlamagne Tha God. Eminem is saying that when they mention him, they get views and click but if he mentions them, then he loses. The irony of this is, Eminem is doing precisely what he’s claiming new rappers do as a way to get back into the limelight. “Kamikaze” does have its moments of old-school Eminem lyricism and true emotional introspection like the song “Stepping Stone” where he apologizes to those he may have used in the past.
Other than that, the album is chock full of boring, old rapper criticisms. Eminem spends far too much of the album complaining about how much he hates “mumble rap,” how no one understood his last album and how he doesn’t feel content with his success, because he was born to no
success. The rest of the album, Eminem seems out of touch with the years. The new Eminem is the same Eminem of old days. His lyrics are complicated and fast. His day-to-day issues are everyone’s fault but his. He’s still unable, or at this point, un-
willing to understand why you don’t call someone a “faggot” or a “retard.” “Kamikaze” was just a sad example of a rapper past his prime, unwilling to let it go. contact Miles Jordan at jordanm1@warhawks.ulm.edu
Ladies’ Night Out Young Frankenstein 401 Lea Joyner Memorial Express- 1300 Lamy Lane, Monroe way, Monroe
Art Exhibition 1617 N 18th Street, Monroe
The Black and White Ball 622 Riverside Dr., Monroe
It’s time to leave the men at home and head out for a fun night in town with just the ladies. Ladies’ Night Out, happening this Thursday, is an exclusive event for ladies featuring fashion shows, music, food, drinks and prizes. Tickets are just $8 and proceeds will go towards building a new animal shelter for Ouachita parish.
Want to enjoy some aesthetics? Head over to Levee Gallery this Thursday as they present Kevin Kennedy and Brooke Hoogendorn from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Kennedy is a sculptor form Shreveport whereas Hoogendorn is a self-taught painter from Lafayette. The exhibition is on display until Oct. 11 and is free to the public.
Get ready to roll your dices and test your “gambling” skills at the 14th Annual Black and White Ball this Saturday. This year’s “Casino Royale” themed ball will feature Las Vegas-style gaming tables, professional dealers and Rockin’ Dopsie Jr. & the Zydeco Twisters. Benefits from the event will go towards The Children’s Advocacy Center.
The New Mel Brooks musical, Young Frankenstein is ready to give you a dose of spooky and comedy at the Strauss Little Theatre from Sept . 14 to Sept. 16. Tickets are just $30 for adults and $10 for fulltime students with a valid student id.
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Horoscope Aries You could be bored with your sweetheart, wondering if it’s possible to feel a greater sense of compatibility in your relationship. Don’t let a grumpy mood swing spoil a good thing. The moon opposite your sign could heighten your restlessness, but this will soon pass.
Down 1 Kind of buds? 2 Size up, maybe?
3 Sparkle 4 Far from flowery 5 Title narrator in an 1847 novel 6 Deck top 7 Entered the pool? 8 Hindered the development of 9 Fixes 10 Golden ratio symbol 11 Some succulents 12 Frigid 13 They’re turnoffs 15 Stick a fork in 21 “__ Robinson” 24 Peace Nobelist of 1984 26 Metal-measure word 27 Men’s home? 28 Sci-fi emergency vehicle 29 Fifth wheel 30 Cuban home? 31 Law school newbie 32 Kenton of jazz 34 Bruins’ home 35 Beaucoup, with
“of” 37 Onetime Sterling Optical spokesman 39 Piece of fiction 40 Beyond the pale? 42 Scandinavian capital 43 “Bouquet of Sunflowers” painter 44 Choice 45 Flight segment 46 Splinter groups 49 Badgers or hounds 51 Negative link 53 Prefix with life or wife
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Libra You need to get practical. If you’ve been neglecting something in your financial life, or you’re not taking care of legal matters, it’s important to deal with this stuff. Mars is helping you to deal with the more inconvenient side of reality.
Scorpio
Love planet Venus will be opposite your sign for a few weeks. You might not have a strong sense of direction in your romantic life, and you could find it hard to determine which path to take. It’s best to chill out, flirt and just have a little fun.
A happy moon conjunction is elevating your mood and increasing your desire to show affection. If you’re single, spend some time with friends or family members and give these folks lots of love. If you’re involved with someone, focus on intimate times with your honey.
As an Air sign, it’s easy for you to get distracted. You’re often in love with somebody one minute and just “meh” about somebody the next. It’s not that you aren’t a caring person; it’s just that you have a lot going on. Mars will soon increase the crazy pace of your life.
way 34 Grind 36 Evasive 37 Epitome of slowness 38 Parted sea 39 “Rent” Pulitzerwinning dramatist 41 __ se 42 Fortune 43 Private dining room? 47 “Yada yada yada” letters 48 Place to get clean 49 “Affliction” Oscar nominee 50 Key location 52 Vanity case? 54 Bean seen onscreen 55 “Aha!” 56 Many a combine model 57 Some seniors
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Gemini
Across 1 Ring pairs 9 Result of hitting the bar? 14 Some strays 16 Plant from the Greek for “flame” 17 Agitated 18 Garlicky sauce 19 Present, say 20 One to keep closer? 22 Setting for a Det. Tigers game 23 Designer of many Harper’s Bazaar covers 24 Golden Horde members 25 Dancer Chmerkovskiy of “Dancing With the Stars” 26 Rutabagas, e.g. 27 Chicago Cubs’ spring training city 28 Squired 32 Lethal phosphorus compound 33 Lose control, in a
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Cancer Saturn has been offering long-term challenges to you on many levels. In recent months, you’ve undergone changes with everything from your living situation to your work to your intimate relationships. Be patient. Things are evolving in a better direction for you.
Sagittarius You’ll have lots of social opportunities, courtesy of a friendly moon. You could be invited to a neighborhood block party or an impromptu dinner out with coworkers. Dare to say yes. You could end up having a fabulous time that opens you up.
Capricorn You’re growing closer to a friend or colleague, and this will feel good. Whether it’s a romantic situation or simply a meeting of minds, you’ll enjoy a sense of connecting with a soul mate. The moon is bringing you like-minded people.
Leo
Aquarius
Be super good to yourself over the next six weeks. Mars, planet of physical activity and body energy, will be opposite your sign for a bit. If you have a health issue you haven’t been tending to, please pay close attention to it now.
Your emotions are all over the place as Mars generates chaos. Don’t let feelings of disruption harm your relationship with your significant other. Try to stay grounded and just handle the tasks at hand. Any weirdness or sense of heaviness will soon fade.
Virgo Jupiter is offering you some intriguing options. You could discover that someone in your close circle has a crush on you. Or you might find that two different companies are competing for your services. Consider all possibilities.
Pisces Venus is making you super psychic. You could have a sexy dream about someone and later discover that that person is quietly lusting after you. Or you might pick up on your honey’s stress and find a way to provide loving insight.
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Cross Country ranks 5th by Kris Albert ULM’s Cross Country team had a fine performance at the Azalea City Classic hosted by South Alabama. In the first meeting for the team this year ULM placed fifth as a team. Conditions were less than ideal for the event with high heat and humidity. “The weather conditions were brutal at the opening gun,” said assistant coach Chris Warren. Getting through this event showed the fortitude that is required for cross country. Senior Elias Keter opened his campaign with a fourth-place outing. Keter posted an excellent time of 27:05:30, finishing not far behind the top finishers. He was the lone top five finisher for the Warhawks. ULM finished with 129 points with an average of 30:40 and a split of 7:26. Junior Brandon McDonald stepped up as well, not being overshadowed by his teammate. McDonald was only a minute off of Keter’s pace, finishing 11 with a time of 28:17:30. “I’m proud of the way the entire team competed, especially with Elias Keter pulling out a fourth-place finish and Brandon McDonald placing 11th,” Coach Warren said. Keter and McDonald set the tone for the Cross Country team. Kevin Dietrich placed 36 overall with a time of 31:25:80. While there is room for improvement for Dietrich, he did not flounder in the classic.
Freshman Eric Hawkins also had a decent showing at the classic. Hawkins finished with a time of 32:00:60 in his ULM debut. Jansen Nowell crossed the line with a time of 34:27:80. Dietirch placed 36, Hawkins finished 40 and Nowell took 51. The classic also provided a good look at ULM’s competition. South Alabama, Troy, New Orleans University and Southern ranked top four in the classic team wise. Elias Keter also got a good look at his competition. Troy’s Brackin Stewart set the pace for the event, taking home top honors in a time of 26:32:90. He was followed by the South Alabama combination of Thomas Sand and Wamo Potgieter. The pair were two of five finishing in the top 10 for the host-team. South Alabama poses a major threat to the Sun Belt crown this year. A strong message was sent to the Warhawks and the rest of the Sun Belt during this classic. Everybody had a solid start to the season with room for improvement all around. Keter and McDonald showed some very good leadership skills at the meet. The young duo of Eric Hawkins and Jansen Newell should give the team added confidence as well. ULM has to just stay on track and stay focused, because a successful season is on the horizon.
contact Kris Albert at albertkx@warhawks.ulm.edu
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HOME STRETCH: Elias Keter strides towards the finish during Azalea City Classic
Volleyball splits 4-game road stretch by Nate Nasworthy The Warhawks traveled to Texas on Sept. 4 to take on the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks and start off a tough four game road stretch. SFA started set one and quickly had a 2-0 lead on the Warhawks. A kill by freshman outside hitter, Kate Blasingame, who was also the team leader for kills, gave ULM their first point of the set. With the Warhawks playing catch-up, an attack error by SFA tied the set up at 6. But, a quick service error by ULM allowed SFA to take back over. ULM couldn’t sem to catch up and lost set one 21-25. A serve by Tara Jenkins, also the team leader for assists with 15, and a bad set by SFA gave the Warhawks a 1-0 lead to start set two. A few plays later, another attack error on the Warhawks would give SFA a 3-2 lead. SFA controlled the rest of the play and won set two 12-25. ULM started set three strong and kills by Blasingame and freshamn outside hitter, Karlee Wilkerson gave the Warhawks a 2-1 lead. After a service error by Albany Schaffer and an attack error by Catherine Griffith, SFA took the lead 3-2. ULM regained the lead after a SFA attack error and within a few plays the Warhawks had taken an 8-5 lead after another kill by Blasingame.
The attack errors stacked up as SFA took the lead once again. ULM stayed on the hunt, but could never regain the lead, losing set three 20-25 to lose the solo match. The Warhawks road stent wasn’t over though. On Friday Sept. 7, the team traveled to Memphis for a two day three game invitational and looked to improve upon their recent slump. They opened their weekend with an early morning matchup on Friday against the hosting team, the Memphis Tigers. After struggling to find a rhythm, Memphis won set one 25-17. The Warhawks fought back to find their identity, win-
ning set two 25-20 and set three 25-18. Memphis rebounded in set four, winning 2520. As the last set began, both teams came out strong wanting to pick up a win and leave a lasting impression on the invitational. In a nail-biting finish, Memphis manged to pull it out, winning set five 25-12 and ultimately winning the game 3-2. Despite the loss it was another killer performance by Kate Blasingame, who led the team with 13 kills followed by Tara Jenkins who led the team with 21 assists. Later in the afternoon, the Warhawks returned to take on North Alabama. A back and
forth set one showed both teams looking to take control of the game early. A hard fought set saw the Warhawks pull it out 26-24. Sets two (winning 25-18) and three (winning 25-19) were easier for ULM, allowing the Warhawks to coast to an easy 3-0 victory. The Warhawks returned to the tournamnet Saturday morning to take the court one last time to face Tennessee Tech. To start the match, Tech came out strong and at one point managed to gain a five point lead on the Warhawks. A big kill by Griffith, however gave the Warhawks the lead right back. ULM battled back and forth with Tech, but never broke a swezst as they stayed in control for the entire game to pick up their second win of the invitational, 3-0. The two wins this weekend bring the Warhawks overall record to 4-6. The Warhawks will return to Monroe to take on Grambling State in Fant-Ewing on Sept. 14, followed by another home game on Sept. 18 to take on Jackson State. The Warhawks will also open conference play on Sept. 21 at home against the Texas State Bobcats.
contact Nate Nasworthy at nasworna@warhawks.ulm.edu
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Kaeptin’ America
Kris Albert “Believe in something. Even if it means sacrificing everything.” Nike and Colin Kaepernick live this statement as we speak. The brand and the ex-NFL quarterback have risked it all in order to provide a serious message. Helping their new campaign ring true to the ears of many. In order to truly grasp the weight of this campaign, one has to know the vast history behind the message. Colin Kaepernick sat for the National Anthem in August back in 2016. After a lengthy conversation with former NFL player and green beret Nate Boyer, Kaep began to kneel instead of sit “Soldiers take a knee in front of a fallen brother’s grave, you know, to show respect.” In my opinion, this gets lost in translation far to often. Kaepernick not only was willing to have a conversation but he was described as “very receptive” by Boyer. Kaepernick became a free agent shortly after as the controversy mounted. Many veterans came to Colin’s defense, saying they fought for his right to peacefully protest. Meanwhile Nike boasts some of the most socially important athletes in Amer-
ica. LeBron James is the most socially active athlete in America. I mean the man just opened a public school. A school. Serena Williams is also a major activist. Williams does the impossible, winning titles shortly after pregnancy and facing discrimination in a sport she dominates. She is one of the strongest athletes in the world. Nike and Kaep are made for each other. A brand that supports its athletes through anything (ex: Kobe Bryant scandal, Tiger Woods scandal, LeBron and President Trump), and an athlete that put his playing days on the line in order to facilitate change. Let me also say that Nike is not stupid and Colin Kaeprnick is not stupid. This was a methodical plan executed by the pair. Kaep’s deal with Nike will pay him as a “star NFL player”, meaning an unknown amount of millions per year plus royalties. The deal will also include a line of apparel and a donation to “Know Your Rights” , the former quarterback. The charity is entirely funded by the Colin Kaepernick Foundation, which aims to end oppression of all kinds. One more thing, burning and cutting your Nike clothes won’t do anything substantial. Nike planned for that, they knew what they were getting themselves into. It is reported Kapernick’s deal is already earning towards 100 million for the company. This didn’t happen by accident; it is a methodical plan that is playing out in the eyes of America. Let’s watch.
contact Kris Albert at albertkx@warhawks.ulm.edu
graphic by Suvash Gupta
Scott McDonald Interim Athletic Director
graphic by Siddharth Gaulee
Scott McDonald named AD by Miles Jordan On Tuesday, President Nick Bruno announced that the new interim athletic director would be now-former ULM Chief Administrative Officer Scott McDonald. This move is not surprising since the university previously reported that McDonald would become the athletic director when previous athletic director Nick Floyd’s resignation became official on Sept. 4. Dr. Bruno cited McDonald’s vast experience as a ULM alumnus. “A dedicated ULM alum, he brings a wealth of experience to the position as well as great knowledge and appreciation for the synergy between our campus and the local communities,” said Bruno is a press release from the university. Dr. Bruno also referenced McDonald’s experience as a former student-athlete at ULM. From 1980 to 1983, McDonald was an outfielder on the then Northeast Louisiana University Indians baseball team. “Scott also brings a unique perspective to this position because he once walked in the shoes of our current student-athletes,” Bruno said. McDonald was the acting Chief Administrative Officer before Floyd decided to step down. McDonald, in the press release, stated that “In my brief tenure as Chief Administrative Officer (since July 16), I have been impressed with the dedication and passion of the Athletics Department staff.” The athletics department in the past few years has begun to make strides on improving. Floyd and the athletic director before him, Brian Wickstrom, have made immense strides in updating the athletic facilities. McDonald seems excited about these improvements, “This is a tremendous time to be involved with Warhawk Athletics, and there’s no question in my mind that excitement is building on
our campus as well as within our community,” said McDonald per the press release. Dr. Bruno made the decision so quickly because of how quickly the fall athletic season has come around, “With the fall sports schedule in full swing, I felt it was important to identify someone to provide leadership and stability for our student-athletes, coaches and athletics administration, and Scott McDonald is the perfect fit for that role,” Bruno said. McDonald comes with a wide knowledge of ULM but little true experience as an athletic director. He worked as the Chief Administratie Officer for a little over two months. This job is his only example of AD experience though he has a deep well of experience of alumnus related athletic experience. As of the ULM press release from when he was hired, McDonald has been chairman of the ULM Facilities Corporation. He serves on the boards of trustees for the ULM Athletic Foundation and ULM Foundation. During football season he’s a color analyst with the ULM radio broadcast team. McDonald is past president of the L Club and recipient of the Slim Scoggin Award from the Athletic Foundation. Beyond that though, McDonald has mainly worked in banking, not sports. The thought could be that McDonald will know ways to bring the school more money. There should be optimism about continual facility updating since he was the chairman of the Facilities Corporation. The interim athletic director Scott McDonald is a young, ULM driven athletic director which is something the university has lacked. The fear is if he does not have much experience at the position but only time will tell if Nick Bruno’s gamble pays off. If it doesn’t McDonald is only an interim after all. contact Miles Jordan jordanm1@warhawks.ulm.edu
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photo courtesy Southern Miss Football
LEGENDS COLLIDE: NFL Legend Brett Favre and Philadelphia Eagles head coach Doug Pederson talk.
Pederson, Favre meet Warhawks sneak past Golden Eagles for cointoss RUN: Defensive end Donald Louis Jr. (58) sacks the Southern Miss quarterback in the first quarter.
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by Kris Albert
Super Bowl 31 champion Brett Favre and Super Bowl 52 champion Doug Pederson tossed the coin for the game against Southern Mississippi. Pederson represented ULM and Favre Southern Miss in the upset. The pair have a rich history with each other. Playing against one another in this very game during the 1987 college season. Pederson, now coach of the Philadelphia Eagles had a rare day off, and suggested the to toss the coin. The Super Bowl Champions did not meet until they became teammates with the Green Bay Packers in 1995. Pederson would serve as backup quarterback two different times (1995-98 and 2001-04) and was on the Super Bowl winning team. Favre said Pederson’s coaching job last year gave him a reason to be excited about the sport once again. The two are great friends still and saw the coin toss as an opportunity to catch up. Both are prominent figures in their respective alma mater. contact Kris Albert at albertkx@warhawks.ulm.edu
The Warhawks have done have it again. Storming into Hattiesburg Miss. Saturday evening, ULM pulled out yet another amazing victory in the closing seconds of the game for a second week and a row. The Warhawks were able to hold onto their dwindling single point lead as linebacker Cortez Sisco Jr. intercepted USM quarterback, Jack Abraham in the final seven seconds of the game to clinch their second win of the season in front of an away crowd of 19,579. The win marks a couple of losing streaks off ULM’s list as well, including the first victory against Southern Miss. In over three decades with their previous win coming in 1987. Another streak was snapped when they won, starting their season with a 2-0 record for the first time since 2014. The USM Golden Eagles came out of the gate hot looking to defend their home field. Scoring on the first play from scrimmage on a 75-yard touchdown run, they wasted only 13 seconds putting up the first lead of the game. The Warhawks were in hostile territory and knew it. After a 34 – yard post pass, that was completed to wide receiver Marcus Green from Caleb Evans, was fumbled on the 1-yard
line and recovered by USM, the Warhawks defense kicked it into high gear. Scoring off of a fumble recovery of their own, the Warhawks tied the game up early in the first quarter, 7-7. ULM never seemed to look back after the early game hiccup. The Warhawks defense looked dominant, holding the USM offense to just three points in the second half while shutting down their run game. Evans was his usual self hitting 15 of his 28 targets for 196 yards while throwing two passing touchdowns and picking up his second rushing touchdown of the season. The touchdowns were both caught by Green and counted towards his four catches
for 96 receiving yards on the night. He was also responsible for a 9-yard rush of his own. USM came storming down the field on a 12-play drive early in the third quarter, but the Warhawks defense wasn’t exhausted yet. They held the Eagles offense to a field goal that narrowed the ULM’s lead. Neither team was able to break away however, as the fourth quarter started with ULM holding on to a narrow one-point lead, 21-20. This is when things got really interesting. A back and forth defensive battle raged in the fourth as time inched closer to the final second. The Warhawks looked like their backs were against the ropes as the Eagles pushed their way into ULM territory on their final drive. But, on USM’s final pass attempt before they brought out their kicker, ULM managed snag the ball to shut down USM in the closing seconds of game. The Warhawks will look to continue their hot start as they continue their road stent. They will be heading to College Station next to face off against SEC school Texas A&M. The game is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 15, and is set to kick off at 6:30 p.m.
contact Tristan McGowen at mcgowetk@warhawks.ulm.edu