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Pursuing the Future ULM hosts annual event with special guest Tim Brando P 5

Warhawks return to nest before classes begin

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CALENDAR Monday, August Week of Welcome events

Tuesday, August Week of Welcome events

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Wednesday, August 22

Week of Welcome events Convocation March at Fant-Ewing Coliseum at 4:40 p.m.

Thursday, August 23

Shreveport

Louisiana

Michigan

Italy

Caddo deputies used a drone and K-9s to track down a former ULM football player, Bryant Badie, who allegedly robbed Zaxby’s at gunpoint on July 28, according to the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office.

Sheriff’s Detective Keith Fox said Badie is accused of entering the restaurant and demanding money from the employees inside after producing a handgun.

Deputy Maggie Boykin arrived within a minute of the call and saw the suspect run into the woods. Patrol deputies called for K-9 deputies who found the suspect’s clothing in the woods. A thermal imaging equipped drone, operated by the Bossier Sheriff’s Office, led deputies to the suspect who was found hiding in a ravine filled with water.

Badie was expected to start as a wide receiver on ULM’s football team this fall.

Louisiana began planting its first legal crop of medical marijuana Friday, after a potentially monthslong delay in its regulating process was avoided and corrected by Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain.

Strain and his team met with LSU AgCenter Chancellor Bill Richardson and GB Sciences President John Davis Wednesday to clear the roadblock, according to the NewsStar. Even with this roadblock fixed, the first crop won't be harvested until November, which is two months later than originally anticipated.

Medical marijuana was legalized in Louisiana 40 years ago but never implemented until a 2016 law changed that.

It can only be prescribed as a pill or oil. For more information, visit the News-Star website at www. thenewsstar.com.

Aretha Franklin, affectionately known as the “Queen of Soul,” died Thursday morning of advanced7, neuroendocrine pancreatic cancer at age 76.

Before passing away in Detroit, it was announced on Monday that the singer was very ill.

Franklin began her vocal career singing gospel hymns as a teenager and scored her first national chart topper in 1967, “Respect.”

In 1987, two decades after her first No. 1, Franklin became the first woman to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame . Franklin was later named the “Greatest Singer of All Time” by Rolling Stone.

A private funeral has been arranged for August 31, following a two-day public viewing of Franklin's casket at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History in Detroit.

Survivors are still being searched for in the rubble of a bridge that collapsed, already claiming 42 lives so far.

The Morandi bridge collapsed on Tuesday, one day before a national holiday and during a heavy thunderstorm, sending cars and trucks crashing to the ground from a height of 150 feet.

The collapsed section of the bridge spans 260 feet and is a part of a man road to France.

Italy's Civil Protection Agency told about 630 people were told to leave nearby homes because remaining parts of the bridge might collapse over them, authorities said, adding that the homes will probably have to be knocked down.

A state funeral was held for 19 of the victims on Saturday.

An investigation into to the bridge’s collapse is still underway.

Former ULM athlete Medical marijuana R&B diva, icon Bridge collapses, Badie arrested delay fixed in state Franklin dead at 76 leaves 42 dead

Week of Welcome events

NPHC Stroll-Off at 5:30 p.m. in the Grove Jump Off Party from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. in Brown Gym

Friday, August Week of Welcome events

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Final date for adding courses for credit or making course changes Women's Soccer at ULM Soccer Complex at 6 p.m.

Saturday, August

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No planned events

Sunday, August 26 No planned events

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TODAY IN HISTORY

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Kappa Delta Sorority candidates join their new sisters at Bid Day last Saturday in the Grove.

1922: 1st world championship athletics for women (Women's World Games) is held in Paris.

1929: 1st airship flight around Earth flying eastward is completed.

1939: 1st black bowling league is formed (National Bowling Association).

1964: U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson signs the Economic Opportunity Act, an anti-poverty measure totaling nearly $1 billion.

1974: Nelson Rockefeller is selected as U.S. vice president by President Gerald Ford.

1975: NASA launches Viking 1 to orbit which later becomes the first spacecraft to land successfully on Mars.

1990: George Steinbrenner steps down as NY Yankee owner.

2015: 30 students at West Point Military Academy are injured in a mass pillow fight.

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OPINION

Let’s teach everyone about football

Kandace Moss As the highly-anticipated college football season rolls around, fans are excited to see their favorite team utterly destroy their opponent.

As for me, I’m excited to feel the crisp autumn air, stroll in the grove with my sorority sisters, walk in Malone Stadium and wear my super cute heels to the football game.

Although I’ve lived in the south my entire life, the kingdom of good old American football, I am completely clueless as to how the popular sport is played. Sometimes, I don’t know the difference between a touchdown and a field-goal kick.

Unfortunately, I am a part of the stereotypical belief that women do not understand football. This belief does not speak for everyone though.

Have we ever considered that men

may be just as confused or clueless about football and women may be first-down geniuses. I don’t think we have ever thought about that.

Last week, ULM hosted a Women’s 101 football clinic that aimed to teach women the basics of the game.

The clinic featured a Q and A with head football coach, Coach Matt Viator and his wife, Schantel Viator.

Then, the event moved onto a session that broke down the offensive and defensive sides of the game, followed by a fashion show.

I understand what the athletic department was trying to do for the females of the university, but I do believe the university missed out on a great opportunity to bridge the gap between men and women regarding football.

Let’s put both on an equal playing field.

In America, we assume that men live, breathe and eat the game. But, we have to realize that there are many cultures living in this melting pot, and they may not know the game at all; this includes men and women.

For example, an international student may not understand what

football is because their version of football is “fútbol”, which is American soccer.

Throughout the entire clinic, it was emphasized that women make up over 67% of the campus population.

So, they felt as if this would be a great way to celebrate women and include them in sporting events.

But, we have to remember there are entire women’s football leagues out there. As a matter of fact, there are three 11-on-11 full contact women’s amateur leagues in the U.S. and they’re not the powderpuff teams we see most girls (including me) played in high school.

They are fully padded and they play the game as if they are members of the NFL. Teen girls are now playing on their respective high school football teams and women have high coaching positions in the NFL. Making the event just about connecting with a woman’s husband or boyfriend through football and including a fashion show at the end is kind of demeaning. Women know more than what the world thinks we know.

Now, I totally agree with making some events exclusively for women.

But, we can’t assume that all women don’t know football, and we cannot assume that all males know football.

To avoid this, I believe in the future we should maybe change the name and call it “Warhawks 101 Football Clinic.”

This name change would include men and women interested in

Every student deserves pizza

Alfonzo Galvan ULM has got to do a better job at feeding its students over the summer, specifically, during the week before school starts.

Allowing only certain groups of people on campus to dine while others starve is a crime.

Several people don’t realize the problem at hand here, but let me explain it to them as I lived it. For me, it was quite a joy to come back to campus on August 13.

I made it back a whole week early (not by choice I might add). Normally I like being on campus but this time it was different. I, like many other students who arrived early, had a job to do or some training to accomplish.

Everything was going fine until I encountered a problem on campus. When hunger set in, I made my way to the cafeteria for some welldeserved nutrition supplied by our

lovely workers at Schulze through Aramark. I walked in ready to swipe away my problems and eat some food. Unfortunately, for a select few of us, that was not the case.

I was turned away. Everybody inside seemed to be done eating and there was plenty of food left but, I was turned away.

Their reason for turning me away; I was neither an RA or football player.

Now I don’t know if it’s just football players and RAs getting to eat or other athletes as well, but I wasn’t happy.

I was hungry. I didn’t choose to come back to school early just like the athletes or RAs did not have a choice either.

I have a job and a duty to perform here. I pay for a meal plan and for my tuition. Why shouldn’t I nibble on some French fries and eat some pizza?

I was not the only student turned away. Many students who didn’t fit the criteria were also denied a meal.

Luckily for me ,I have a car. I live offcampus and have an apartment with a kitchen.

At the end of the day, I might have less money in my pocket than I should, but I’d have a full stomach.

How many students that were denied food could say what I just did. I know plenty without a way to get off

campus or access to a kitchen. I wonder what they ate.

Microwavable pizza and instant noodles aren’t cutting it for a lot of students and they should have better options to accessible, cheap and good food on campus before school starts.

Schulze has a schedule during school of when it serves certain food.

You have a time for breakfast. You have a time for lunch and at night a time for dinner. In-between meals food options are limited, but we still have food.

If football players are a priority, set them up a time and feed them accordingly.

Afterwards, give other students a small window of time to eat too. With a record of 4-8 last season I’d let them receive any help they can get to better their performance.

Take my pizza; you need it more than I do.

All jokes aside, there is an issue here, and it needs to be addressed. I love the football team and the RAs do a hell of a job, but they’re not the only ones who have to eat.

There's a whole campus full of students that are hungry. All I wanted was some pizza. contact Alfonzo Galvan at galvana@warhawks.ulm.edu

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learning the Warhawk football experience.

Diversity and inclusion is strongly emphasized on this campus, and we should honor that unique aspect by having more events that encourage men and women to interact with each other equally. contact Kandace Moss at mosskv@warhawks.ulm.edu

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August 20, 2018

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Move In Mania: Warhawks flock to campus

by Alfonzo Galvan

Blair Guillory a junior pre-pharmacy major and Madison Hall Room Advisor, had one wish for Fall 2018’s Move In Mania.

Guillory wished everybody would feel welcomed or at home once the day ended and their families left.

Between Guillory and a swarm of various individuals and groups, the university welcomed back the majority of their on-campus residents this weekend.

Move In Mania began on Friday for returning students. The busiest day was Saturday as it marked the move in of all new to campus residents and first-time freshmen.

ULM’s Prep Staff were some of the first faces new students saw as they walked in to the Activity Center to check into their new life on the bayou.

Check-in was hosted at the Activity Center where students could meet with financial aid and housing for an issues or concerns before moving in.

Marzetta Scott, a senior pre-speech pathology major and Hawkseeker worked the main check-in desk at the Activity Center.

Scott said her experiences working with the Hawkseeker program prepared her for working Move In Mania.

“I’m just glad I got to serve as a Hawkseeker this semester, and I look forward to working with the freshmen this semester,” Scott said.

After going through Scott’s desk, freshmen and new students could go talk to financial aid or residential life before heading to the dorms.

Although a hectic day, ULM plans the event weeks in advance and with the help of various student organizations, the event went by smoothly.

The university’s Campus Activities Board members helped new students move in and passed out refreshments

from dorm to dorm.

In Madison Hall, the team of Room Advisors, or RAs as they are called, greeted new residents with donuts and drinks as they signed in to their new room assignments.

It’s at Madison where Guillory greeted and met his new flock of students.

“We give them some paperwork to fill out and take them to their room to make sure everything is good. We even got helpers outside to help them move in their big stuff,” Guillory said.

Along with being introduced to their new surroundings, freshmen were taught some of the traditions or things to expect at their respective dorms.

“We’re gonna bring back the Madison Barbeque. We’re gonna watch one the home football games and be cooking outside,” Guillory added, promising to bring back one of the oldest traditions belonging to Madison Hall.

While the day progressed, farewells were exchanged and even a couple tears shed, but all in all, the flock here at ULM got a lot bigger.

Move In Mania ended but it only served as the beginning of another wonderful year at the University of Louisiana at Monroe. contact Alfonzo Galvan at galvana@warhawks.ulm.edu

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FILLING THE NEST: New students and old students converged onto campus and helped move each other in this weekend.

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The Pursuit: ULM wants you to buy in

by Tristan McGowen

P is for pursuit. The word represents more than just an event; it represents ULM’s overall mission and vison for the future. And with the university holding its third annual “The Pursuit” event Tuesday evening, in the new Bayou Pointe student activity center, things seemed to be doing just that.

Attendance was high as alumni and donors packed their plates full of catfish, coleslaw and plenty of other southern delicacies before taking their seats in the grand ballroom. Tables were decorated to commemorate the famous P-40 Warhawk fighter jet as well as show off the schools newly designed “back to the future” logo. With the open bar spewing out drinks and bellies getting full, it was time to get things started.

President Nick Bruno kicked off the night with a brief wrap up of the state of the university. He pointed out some of the accomplishments of respected colleges, organizations and student athletes around campus as well as made a few exciting announcements. Of the few announcements made, one was able to draw a standing ovation- the revealing of the new osteopathic medical school ground breaking plan. Dr. Bruno announced that the project is an estimated 17-month long plan that will break ground sometime within the next couple months, giving it a completion date of December 2019.

After Dr. Bruno’s opening remarks, he invited ULM Golf Director, Tim Baldwin, on stage to cover some of the accomplishments of Warhawk athletics. Baldwin kept things brief, announcing that nine of ULMs 15 athletic teams achieved a perfect single year NCAA academic progress rating score of 1.000 in 2016-2017.

Including men’s basketball, men’s cross

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LAYING IT OUT: Dr. Bruno presents last year’s academics and athletics achievements.

country, both men’s and women’s golf, softball, women’s soccer, beach volleyball, women’s tennis and women’s volleyball. In addition, all 15 athletics teams exceeded the required APR score of a .930 to contend for postseason play.

Baldwin also touched on the brand refresh that took place in April as part of the 2018 kick-

off with Doug Pederson. The refresh includes the new logo and a new color scheme, returning to the more traditional shades of maroon and gold. The new design can be seen on the newly painted court floor in the Fant-Ewing Coliseum, as well as all around campus. Baldwin wrapped up his announcements by giving

an exciting update on current projects. He announced that the new Charlie Martin training room located at Malone stadium, as well as the Brown Stadium renovations, have been scheduled for completion this fall.

After the announcement of this year’s J.H “Slim” Scogin Exemplary Service Award recipient, Pat Mitchell, the real fun began.

This year’s special guest host, Fox Sports personality Tim Brando, took the stage with ULM’s head football coach Matt Viator to get the crowd pumped for the upcoming season. Brando’s enthusiasm and stories of his days as a Northeast Louisiana University Indian really connected well with alumni and seemed to help him relay his main message even better. Brando’s goal of the night was to help support ULM through raising awareness on fundraising and donations for our athletic programs. His slogan “buy in” became the center piece in which he built his argument around, saying it is up to us to buy into what the university is doing going forward.

The night was capped off with an excellent solo keyboard performance and speech from ULM’s very own Alton Clay, Jr. The 2016 AllConference Indoor Track First-Team recipient talked about his rise through ULM athletics and what the audience could do to support the future of the university.

“It’s all in the name, “The Pursuit.” It’s about moving forward as a university and always pursuing to better ourselves”, said Clay after being asked what the event meant to the ULM athletics and the university as a whole.

The pursuit brought plenty of awareness towards the status of university and all of its athletic groups, all that’s left is for us to buy in and trust the process. contact Tristan McGowen at mcgowetk@warhawks.ulm.edu

Internationals get orientated

by Misisipi Bhandari

Prep sessions are the best way to get immersed in ULM culture.

International students aren’t able to attend these sessions, therefore ULM takes a different approach to introducing them to campus.

The International Orientation is a three-day long event that serves to teach new international students about Warhawk culture.

The International Student Office estimates there are over 70 new international students. Among these, a large portion are student athletes.

The orientation was held Wednesday through Friday. The International Student Association, Global Ambassadors and Nepalese Student Association all partnered with the international student office to make the orientation a

success.

“ULM has the best Water Ski team in all the states. I came to know about the team through my friend who is on the team already.

I applied as a construction management major and for the team. Now, I am here. I am pretty excited for the semester to begin,” said Taine Gibson, a freshman from New Zealand.

There were various informative sessions regarding the campus’s facilities, resources and programs available to students.

Campus tours were also given to help aquaint the new students to campus. Students were advised and helped with the registration for their classes.

ISA also hosted a welcome party for the students to get comfortable with one another.

A freshmen computer science major student from Nepal named Bidhan Phuyal said, “I am registered for my classes in computer science, and I am pretty excited about the classes and getting involved on campus. I am happy being here as I got a good scholarship too. The main thing is dealing with the drastic difference in time zones, but I hope to get on with it soon.”

Fall orientation for incoming international students is only one of many activities planned to help adapt students to their new surroundings.

The International Student Office along with various RSOs plan to work closely with the new students. photo by Prajal Prasai

contact Misisipi Bhandari at bhandam@warhawks.ulm.edu

LET’S TALK : Freshmen international students socializing with each other.

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FREESTYLE

Back to School Essentials

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by Sisam Shrestha

Starting a new school year never gets easier. There’s the mass move-in mania and relentless efforts to price match books online.

One must navigate through campus, get parking passes and much more.

It would be false to say that the stress decreases as the semester goes on. No wonder college students come up with some of the most ingenious ways to ease the stress on their lives like mostly eating food off of plastic utensils to avoid doing the dishes.

Here are four more things that may not beat the invention of disposable utensils but will surely help ease up the newly gained

Brita Filter Walking to classes every day in this summer heat is no joke. It is very important to have a water bottle ready all the time. However, the fridges in college dorms don’t come with a filtration system.

Many college students, thus, resort to buying cases of plastic water bottles every week, which ultimately adds up to a lot of money.

Alternatively, try investing in a Brita pitcher. One Brita filter can replace up to 300 16.9 oz plastic bottles, according to Brita’s official website. The replaceable filters come in a pack of three for as cheap as $17 at Walmart. More importantly, the pitchers are “filter as you go” that means you won’t have to wait for the water to be filtered.

You can enjoy great tasting water, stay hydrated and save the environment for a fraction of the price.

Extra towels As basic as they seem, towels often seem to get overlooked while packing for college. Firstly, laundry is not free in most cases. Instead of using the same dirty towel over and over again till laundry day or spending precious quarters multiple times a week, invest in extra towels.

Besides the standard shower towels, a few extra towels can prove to be life savers especially after a college party. There’s only so much even the best paper towel can absorb when the entire floor’s covered in soap suds from an overloaded dishwasher or someone’s bad party decisions.

Walmart carries 6 - piece towel sets for as cheap as $10. You can also check the local thrift stores for cheap towels that can be used as mops or bathroom mats, in case of emergencies.

Formal attire There are multiple career fairs hosted on campus every year. Apart from the career fairs, there’ll also be multiple times during these four years where you’ll be required to give a formal presentation or talk.

It is always recommended to splurge on a good fitting business attire or even a proper business casual outfit. Some of the stores in the local mall, like JC Penney, take measurements and order the clothes if one doesn’t find their right size in store.

First impressions matter the most. You can’t expect to land a good internship or a future job when you show up in your running shorts and Comfort Color t-shirts.

Also, don’t miss out on the free professional headshots during one of these career fairs. They can be a great addition to your LinkedIn profile, which is also recommended to get a head start in the professional world.

Granola bars Whether you live on campus or off campus, if you miss the alarm you’ll probably end up rushing to class with an empty stomach.

Maintaining a good attendance is definitely more important than a skipped breakfast. However, don’t expect to learn much or even concentrate with a growling stomach.

At times like these, granola bars will not only fill up your stomach but will also save you from the embarrassment of an angry stomach in front of an entire lecture class.

There are two affordable options for large quantities of granola bars. You could either go to wholesale stores like Sam’s Club and get a granola bar of your choice, in bulk.

Alternatively, you could make your own “no bake” granola bars with as little as 3 ingredients.

First, pick your choice of oats. Next, pick a binder like peanut butter, honey, dark chocolate or marshmallow spread. Finally, mix the ingredients with a topping of choice like chocolate chunks, roasted nuts or dried berries. Let the batter chill in the freezer overnight before cutting it into bite size pieces. contact Sisam Shrestha at shrests8@warhawks.ulm.edu

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Horoscope Aries The moon is providing some confusion. You could be going back and forth about a relationship, or perhaps you’re questioning the very idea of pursuing love. At the very least, you have a lot of distractions going on. Don’t force yourself to make any major decisions just now.

divided into scenes 43 Wisecracking West 44 MLB’s Indians, on scoreboards 45 __ Vegas 46 Looked ready to fight 50 Obscure from view, as in an eclipse 52 Continually 53 See 42-Down 55 Vacant 58 San __: Riviera resort 59 Ambient music pioneer Brian 60 Bete __ 61 Tijuana three 62 Athletic center 63 Pig’s sniffer

the outlet 4 Where sailors go 5 Ryan or Tatum 6 Compete 7 Hearth receptacle 8 Online guy with a list 9 O.T. prophet 10 Reviewed for errors 11 Piano players?

12 Make a proposer smile 18 Director Howard 20 Gives a pep talk, with “up” 22 Stately tree 23 Status __ 24 Slugger Sammy 28 Bar mitzvah dance 30 Bill totals: Abbr.

Down 31 Cocktail rocks 1 Secretly keep in 32 Announcement the email loop, for upon arrival short 33 For each 2 Philosopher __35 Movie-rating org. tzu 36 Like large rep3 Disconnects from tiles, compared to

smaller ones 37 “My treat” 39 Many a November birth, to astrologers 40 Helper for Santa 41 Dict. entry 42 With 53-Across, physics Nobelist who devised the formula that begins 17-, 22-, 34- and 46-Across 43 Problem on the Caine 46 Drunkard 47 Captain of the Caine 48 Coin toss call 49 Exorcism target 51 General __ chicken 54 __ de plume 56 Capote nickname 57 To this point

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Libra You could be attracted to two people at once.

Venus is creating some complexity. Maybe you’re still hung up on somebody from your past, and you’ll suddenly bump into that person. Meanwhile, you could be involved with somebody very special.

Taurus

Scorpio

Saturn is improving issues involving contracts, money and karma for you. Expect good things to finally start flowing your way. Good deeds you performed in the past will create a nice energy wave that will improve your current situation.

The sun is increasing your desire to express yourself in sexy and inventive ways. If you’re single, you could publish an inviting series of photos and text online. If you’re involved with somebody, you might find a creative way to seduce your honey.

Gemini

1 Popeye’s nemesis 6 Electrolux, briefly 9 Nos. on beach lo tion labels 13 Pachelbel com position 14 Tel Aviv’s country: Abbr.

15 Opera highlight 16 Small thicket 17 Online matchmaker 19 “Look before you __” 21 School course with slides 22 = 25 Lawyer’s charge 26 Carry with effort 27 Partner of hither 28 For the lady 29 Inlaid designs 32 Apple music players 34 “U Can’t Touch This” rapper 36 Web destinations 38 Worded 42 They’re usually

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Since Mercury, your ruler, has now gone direct, you’ll feel more cheerful than you have in weeks.

You’ll find it easier to connect with sexy friends, and seduction could be on the menu. If you have a crush on somebody, you could experience some lovely flirty events.

Cancer With the moon opposite your sign, don’t push things in your romantic relationship. And if you’re single, don’t worry about it. Focus on other things that you have more control over. Get a handle on your diet, your fitness situation and your friendships.

Sagittarius Don’t let yourself be silenced. Mercury is enhancing your need to speak your truth. Just remember as you deal with your significant other that it’s okay for the two of you to agree to disagree. Talk things out with an attitude of mutual respect and love.

Capricorn Two planets are urging you to make some big moves. The moon and Saturn are pretty much forcing you to do something huge. Ask somebody to marry you. Make a down payment on a house. Make a big gesture that will truly change your life.

Leo

Aquarius

As the sun shifts signs this week, you’re going through a period of transition. You’re probably leaving some things behind while embracing some new scenarios as well. Although you could have a little fear or anxiety, this is all a good process.

You’re going back and forth about something.

Maybe you’re trying to decide between two different jobs. Or perhaps you and two different lovers are going through a complicated situation. If you feel dizzy, don’t make any firm decisions just now.

Virgo Mercury is out of retrograde, and this is improving your mood. You’ll have greater confidence and clarity. Over the next few weeks, try to challenge yourself. Reach outside your comfort zone to encounter new people and embrace fresh relationships.

Pisces The sun is moving opposite your sign for the next four weeks, and that means you should slow down.

It’s not the best time to do anything too extreme. It’s better to do some meditating and to think things through instead of making a scene.

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SPORTS

ULM faces penalties from NCAA Academic misconduct within men’s basketball program

August 20, 2018

Look out for soccer this season

Alfonzo Galvan

graphic by Ethan Dennis

by Tristan Mcgowen

On Friday, the NCAA Division I Committee on Infractions (COI) announced the results of an investigation regarding academic misconduct within the ULMs men’s basketball program.

The investigation involved former assistant men’s basketball coach, Phillipe Lilavois, for reportedly engaging in the academic aid of two student-athletes in the summer of 2017.

According to the NCAA’s report, ULM’s senior associates athletic director informed the NCAA enforcement staff of a possible case of academic misconduct within the men’s basketball program on September 14, 2017.

Lilavois was placed on administrative leave the next day, Sept 15.

Athletic director Nick

Floyd, and men’s head basketball coach, Keith Richard, accepted his reassignment shortly after in October 2017.

The investigation of the institution revealed that classwork for multiple online French courses was submitted

by Lilavois on behalf of two men’s basketball student athletes.

The submissions were traced back to the Lilavois’s computer in October 2017.

Both student athletes reported that the coach completed all of their work in one of the courses and all, but the oral portions in another.

On top of that, Lilavois violated the code of ethical conduct by providing incorrect or misleading information at an interview with the institution and enforcement staff on September 27, 2017.

He reported that he had only completed the exams for the student athletes in their

online French classes and that the assignments were completed by the athletes themselves.

In October and November of 2017, Lilavois violated ethical conduct and cooperative principal yet again, after he refused to take place in a second interview with the institution and enforcement staff.

ULM, Lilavois and the enforcement staff submitted their summary disposition report (SDR) to the COI on March 21, 2018.

On April 25, 2018 a COI panel reviewed the SDR and suggested penalties on both the institution and the assistant coach.

However, ULM contacted the panel on May 7, 2018 to inform them that it wished to contest two of the suggested penalties put forth towards the institution.

The hearing was held on July 25, 2018, with Lilavois in

attendance.

According to the COI, the case was taken through the cooperative summary disposition process where all parties agreed to primary facts and violations in the case before issuing penalties.

The issued penalties are a direct result of violations

by Lilavois. The penalties include a public reprimand and censure, a financial penalty and two years of probation.

Although the institution and coach were issued these penalties, they do not impact any student athlete’s eligibility or the team’s eligibility for postseason play.

The university and athletic staff is very pleased with the effectiveness of the COI and is glad to have this in the past ,so that the program can move forward. contact Tristan McGowen at mcgowetk@warhawks.ulm.edu

It’s officially soccer season once again out on the bayou, and things are looking good for a change.

We have a packed and talented roster hitting the field this season. Head Soccer Coach Keyton Wheelock and her staff put in extra hours in during recruitment and brought some real talent to the squad this year.

The team started off the season on Thursday with a 2-1 loss to Jacksonville State. Now I know that doesn’t sound good, but if we break it down stat wise Wheelock and her girls mean business this year.

The Warhawks had four shots throughout the game with three on target. A goal in their first game of the season should be a boost to morale going forward.

Potential focal points of the team include two senior starters. Senior goalkeeper Brooke-Lynn Scroggins is absolute gold in-between those poles. Nine saves in under 90 minutes is what you expect from someone like Scroggins.

Expect to see her on a list of most saves nationwide halfway through the season.

Outside of Scroggins fellow senior defender Alexandria Skidmore will be the focal point of the Warhawks both defensively, and at times, offensively. Skidmore notched her first assist of the season against Jacksonville proving what we saw late last season. Should Wheelock need it Skidmore can move up the field and cause trouble for opposing defenses.

Freshmen players will continue to be an often-used tool for Wheelock this season. With a stacked roster this year you won’t see as many freshmen starters as last year. That being said, she did start three freshmen players, but all were supported by experienced players around them.

Goal wise there should be a considerable difference in how many balls the team manage to put behind the net.

Don’t expect goals galore starting off the season.

The number of formations used by Wheelock this season is crucial. Last season, we saw multiple formations from game to game, and at times, the team struggled to adapt.

You’ll see about three to four different formations this season but all very similar.

This is the year Wheelock and her girls define that “bluecollar” style of play they always preach, and fans are in for a treat. Most games will be close calls one or two goal differences. Nail biters are what we are going to see on the field.

At the end of the day I see the soccer team bouncing back from their worst season to a top three in program history.

See y’all on the field! contact Alfonzo Galvan at galvana@warhawks.ulm.edu