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Monday, September 23

Hazing prevention forum, 5:30 p.m., The Hangar

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Tuesday, September 24

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North Louisiana

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after fatal shooting

Industry donates to food bank

U.S.

KNOE- Monroe police have confirmed that they are investigating a homicide after a fatal shooting Friday afternoon outside a funeral home at the corner of Winnsboro Road and South 5th Street.

A family member that spoke with the reporters identified the victim as "D" Stevenson.

Friday evening Monroe police said they were looking for a man named Robert K. Coleman, who they said was wanted for questioning in connection with the death of Darrell Stevenson.

Witnesses in the area told the reporters that they believe the victim was visiting the wake of the victim from last week’s shooting, which was being held at the funeral home.

The man who was killed on Sept. 14's shooting was Christopher Coleman.

One neighbor who lives in the area says the situation is frightening.

KNOE- In honor of September as National Rice Month and Hunger Action Month, Louisiana Rice Industry makes a donation to the Food Bank of Northeast Louisiana.

The Louisiana Rice Industry donated nearly 1,700 pounds of LA Grown rice to the Food Bank to feed the hungry. Representatives from Kennedy Rice Mill of Mer Rouge and the NELA Rice Growers Association will be on hand to make the donation.

HAM is a nationwide initiative designed to inspire people to take action and to raise awareness of the fact that 40 million Americans are food insecure.

In the Food Bank of Northeast Louisiana’s service area, over 69,000 people face food insecurity.

That number includes over 21,000 children.

MCT- The head of the United Nations said he believes the U.S. can still pull its weight on climate change, even though President Donald Trump is skipping a UN climate summit on Monday.

Cities and businesses are helping fill part of the void left by national governments, including the U.S., on climate issues, UN secretary-general Antonio Guterres told reporters on Friday.

Guterres is pushing countries to raise their commitments to wean the world away from fossil fuels.

Although the influence of government on societies has decreased, government leaders still dominate the agenda at the climate summit.

The summit comes ahead of the annual UN General Assembly meetings that will bring about 200 prime ministers and presidents to New York for talks on all the global topics.

MCTBenjamin Netanyahu’s gamble to hold elections for a second time this year backfired, as a deadlocked result left Israel convulsed by a new wave of political turmoil.

The inconclusive race against his centrist rival, former military chief Benny Gantz, dealt a tough blow to Israel’s longest-serving prime minister.

The political horsetrading will be feverish in the coming days as Netanyahu and Gantz jockey to line up the most support. There’s also pressure for their parties to join forces in a national unity government, a move that might require Netanyahu to step aside or be forced out.

After a near-final tally is released, President Reuven Rivlin will consult with the various parties to see whom they recommend he ask to form the next government. Coalition talks could take as long as six weeks.

Monroe

Wednesday, September 25 Another resident dies Professional Headshot, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Library 205 Fall Career Fair, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Bayou Pointe

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ahead is getting started."

1846: German astronomer Johann Gottfried Galle discovers the planet Neptune at the Berlin Observatory.

Mark Twain, American Writer

1889: Nintendo Koppai (later Nintendo Company) founded by Fusajiro Yamauchi to produce and market the playing card game Hanafuda.

1983: Gulf Air Flight 771 from Karachi, Pakistan, to Abu Dhabi, UAE, bombed; all 117 aboard die 2002: The first public version of Mozilla Firefox browser released

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Water Ski

Team receives boat prior to national championship

by Prajal Prasai Coach Michael Woodgate is excited about the arrival of the new ski boat.

As a support for the ski team, ULM recently gained a new 2020 MasterCraft ProStar which is the first of its kind in Louisiana.

The boat will be an essential piece of equipment to help them perform better.

Woodgate is thankful “for their continued support of the water ski team that enables us to train at the best collegiate facility in the nation allows us to be in a position, year after year, to compete for and win national championships” The team was presented with the new boat at a ceremony on Sept.

10. They were also awarded rings for their spectacular skiing in 2018 which garnered the Warhawks' 29th title.

The ski team has been a Warhawk pride for 40 years, winning 29 national titles in the time frame.

“We are so proud of our national champion ski team. Not only have they excelled on the water, but they have excelled in the classroom and beyond," said Camille Currier, the Student Affairs vice president.

ULM made this purchase with the help of various alumni. “To be able to purchase this first-edition, top-of-the-line boat with the assistance of MasterCraft Boats and B & L Marine is a testament to how truly gifted these world-class studentathletes are,” Currier said.

As a ULM club sport, the ski team is under the supervision of the Office of Student Affairs.

Waterski team will hit the road to Bell Acqua Lakes, California to defend their title as national champions on Oct. 10-12. The team will be competing against other talented student-athlete water skiers in the country. contact Prajal Prasai at prasaip@warhawks.ulm.edu

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CHAMPIONS: The defending champions are excited to protect their title in the new ski boat purchased by the university.

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OPINION

Substance Usage

Trump should not ban selling e-cigs unaware to the dangers of a

Hope Anderson Originally, electronic cigarettes, usually referred to as e-cigs or vapes, were created to relieve those addicted to cigarettes by transitioning them to something comparatively harmless. But around 2017, e-cigs have increasingly and rapidly become more widespread than ever before.

After the surge of the thousands of new vaping flavors, teens and young adults have since been hooked.

Because e-cigs have become an epidemic, the Trump administration has recently decided to take a stand against the issue.

President Trump announced that he is seeking to ban the selling of e-cigarettes nationally. Although I do agree that vaping is a huge issue among teens and young adults, I do

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a black not think that banning vapes will be effective in reducing the national average of users.

As seen in the past, Americans do not take the idea of their possessions or their rights from being taken away lightly. A couple examples of this would be women fighting for voting rights and people fighting to end slavery.

Trump’s plan will inevitably lead to

market which could potentially place users in greater danger than before.

Instead of simply banning e-cigs, I think better educating the users of the potential dangers of e-cigs could be more effective in reducing the average use. For example, it is well known that e-cigs contain way fewer chemicals than regular cigarettes.

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chemical- nicotine. According to Johns Hopkins Medicine, not only is nicotine addictive, but it is also “a toxic substance. It raises your blood pressure and spikes your adrenaline which increases your heart rate and the likelihood of having a heart attack.”

Absorbing simple facts like this one would allow users to make more

informed decisions for themselves in the future.

There have been hundreds of anti-smoking campaigns that taught on the dangers of cigarettes and encouraged users to quit. As annoying as the campaigns may have appeared, they were and still are, effective.

Cigarette smoking rates have fallen 67 percent among adults, from 42.6 percent in 1965 to 14.0 percent in 2017, according to the American Lung Association. Education has proven to be key in situations like these.

Now that the cigarette rate has and continues to decline through persistent education, we need to turn our attention to the rising e-cigarette use in the same way.

Over 80 percent of college students reported awareness of Juuls, 36 percent reported trying Juuls and one in five reported current Juul use, according to Taylor and Francis Online. Vaping is a huge issue among college students and will continue to be one if we do not try to make a change. Let’s set the example and start fighting these numbers through education. contact Hope Anderson at andersonhl@warhawks.ulm.edu

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OPINION

Social Issue

Tattoos, piercings: Should they be visible at work?

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AGAINST

Killian Hicks Throughout most of American history, tattoos meant one of two things- you were a sailor or an outlaw. Tattoos have been viewed as something that sets someone apart as being violent or on the edge of society. And anyone who had tattoos was seen as someone to fear. But in 2019, things are viewed differently. In modern American society, tattoos are common and our workplace rules should be adapted to the ever-changing culture.

According to History of Tattoos, 36 percent of Americans between the age of 18 and 29 have at least one tattoo. Of those, 72 percent have more than one tattoos. That is around 45 million people in the U.S. alone. If any visible tattoos or piercings are banned from jobs and prohibit people from being hired, there will be many people discriminated against because they chose to have tattoos or piercings.

One of the most common complaints is that tattoos are unprofessional. But shouldn’t someone’s work ethic and actions make them unprofessional and not tattoos? I think so.

There are many Fortune 500 companies like

Amazon and Apple that have implemented a business casual dress code and those businesses now allow visible tattoos and piercings at the workplace.

Another common misconception about tattoos and the workplace is that it will scare away customers from the business. According to Daily American, 97 percent of American adults would not change current shopping habits if the employees have visible tattoos or piercings. As long as the consumer’s needs are met, it does not matter if the workers have any tattoos or piercings. This goes back to the fact that tattoos do not change someone’s professionalism, their actions do.

If tattoos and piercings are more acceptable in the workplace, this shouldn’t allow any vulgar or offensive tattoos. The rule of thumb for most businesses that allow tattoos to be visible is that if you would not wear it on a t-shirt to work, you shouldn’t have a visible tattoo with an offensive or graphic design.

In the modern era, we are realizing that tattoos are works of art and our bodies are canvases if we choose them to be. In no way should this harm someone’s chances of getting a job. The quality of work ethic and professionalism that someone has is what should determine if they would make a good employee or not.

I currently have five tattoos and plan on getting more. So far I have not faced any discrimination because of it but I probably will one day. I hope that business owners will realize it is time to change the archaic practices of discrimination because someone has a visible tattoo or piercing. contact Killian Hicks at hickssk@warhawks.ulm.edu

Ashlyn Dupree Tattoos and piercings- they are stopping you from getting that job or promotion you want.

Tattoos and piercings may look cool, but in the end, it’s wrecking your career. Cover your tattoos or take your piercings out because you are working for a conservative generation.

In 2018, a study found that hiring managers prefer that potential employees don’t have tattoos, according to Inc. Also, applicants with extreme tattoos were viewed as less competent and committed than those without body art.

Unfortunately, zero states have laws protecting people with tattoos from discrimination in company hiring practices, according to Job Monkey.

Don’t get me wrong. I am not against someone having tattoos or piercings. You should keep your tattoos or piercings out of the sight of your employer and customers.

In the society we live in today, your likelihood of getting hired is less than those without tattoos. Why is it a big deal to hide your tattoos and piercings? I’ll tell you why.

As a child, I remember eating at Olive Garden and the waiter had tattoos. The adults said it

was unprofessional to have your tattoos visible.

A couple years later, when we went to eat at Olive Garden, my dad, who worked closely with Olive Garden, said it was now required for the waiters to keep their tattoos covered. If the tattoos were seen, that person would be fired.

The older generation doesn’t view tattoos as acceptable. And right now, this is the generation that has the power in corporate businesses. According to a 2016 Harris Poll, nearly half of millennials and over a third of Generation X have at least one tattoo while only around 10 percent of baby boomers and matures have one tattoo.

While you may think it is ridiculous to cover your tattoos and piercings, your boss may not because they were raised on different values.

And it’s okay to have different values, but we have to respect our bosses’ rules and policieseven if we don’t agree.

Some may argue that we have the right to show our tattoos and piercings because of free speech, but with free speech comes responsibility- the responsibility to know what’s worth fighting over. And to me, fighting over whether to cover your tattoos and piercings or not is a bad reason.

Arguing with your future employer about covering your tattoos should not be your main priority. They are your boss. They own the company and created the company’s policies.

Respect those in power now and eventually, you may be the boss. You may get to change the policies. But as of right now, listen to your boss and cover up the tattoos and piercings.

contact Ashlyn Dupree at dupreeaf@warhawks.ulm.edu

Campus

Get creative to avoid college debt, loans Asja Jordan Whether you’re a freshman or a senior, every student dreads the day they have to pay back their student loans. But are there other ways to build

your college career without breaking your bank? Of course! College debt is a major problem for many people but it doesn’t have to be.

The average student loan debt is $31,172 per person, according to credit.com. This money could be put toward your future home, a vehicle or your future kid’s college savings.

The average monthly payment is approximately $393 and typically takes 10 to 30 years to pay off.

There are multiple ways to raise money for college. You just have to get creative, utilize your resources and most importantly, believe in yourself.

First, scholarships and grants are

the most obvious option. Search the Internet for various scholarships.

Pell grants are another option for funding. Pell grants are issued to undergraduate students with financial need. Depending on family income, you may qualify for a pell grant.

Now, this is where creativity becomes useful. Raffling, crowdfunding and campaigning are ways you can fund your college career.

Raffling is one of the most effective ways to fund tuition. In 2018, I had a dream to study abroad in Europe, but I didn’t have the funds. I work as a personal trainer and was blessed to

have a client donate an item to raffle along with 500 raffle tickets. These raffle tickets were $10 and my only goal was to sell them.

Two months later, I found myself in Europe studying abroad with the ULM Catalyst program. I raised over $5,000 dollars in less than two months. If I can do it, so can you.

Yes, it will be difficult at first. You will have to get out of your comfort zone and approach people. But if you have a sense of purpose and passion, you can make it happen.

In the years 2015-2016 63 percent of students dropped out of their public university due to college debt,

according to U.S. News. College tuition has steadily increased which means college debt has increased too, according to Forbes.

People hesitate to pursue college out of fear of debt. But this doesn’t have to be the case. Everyone deserves the chance to obtain higher education.

With a little research, creativity and passion, we can avoid student debt.

It may take time and energy. But the present sacrifices you will make to fund your college career will be wellworth the financial freedom you experience in the future. contact Asja Jordan at jordana1@warhawks.ulm.edu

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NEWS

Service

Ambitious Women Society works at local soup kitchen

by Uchechi Owunna A group of female Warhawks joined forces to form a new organization on campus, Ambitious Women Society, in August The members of AWS hope to create a bond between all women in the Monroe community.

AWS president, Chiemeka Onyemechara, said the organization can achieve this goal through service work.

The society actively volunteers at different shelters, soup kitchens and food drives throughout Monroe. The organization helped at Grace Place Ministries’ soup kitchen last Friday by serving food and cleaning tables to prepare for more people in need.

“I believe Ambitious Women Society will bring positivity to our campus through our different events that are centered on uplifting women within our community,” Onyemechara said. “I believe women will have a greater appreciation for one another and become more of a united community.”

AWS vice president, Delayhia Stipe, said volunteer work not only benefits others, but it also makes her feel good.

“I believe it is important to see how everybody could always use a helping hand,” Stipe said. “Volunteering gives me a chance to show my gratitude for what I have by helping others too.”

Grace Place Ministries is a faith-based, non-profit organization located in Monroe.

It was opened in October 2001 by Rhonda Grace as a way for her to provide a secure

place for people in the community to deal with different traumas like drug addiction and abuse. Grace Place Ministries provides three main services to those in need: soup kitchen, clothes closet and food pantry.

Grace Place Ministries feeds people every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 11:30 a.m. to one p.m.

Clothes closet is a program where the organization gives out clothes for free Wednesday and Friday from 11:30 a.m. to one p.m.

The food pantry is a program where Grace Place Ministries distributes food to those in need every month on the second and fourth Thursday.

As Monroe local, Irma Mays, walked out of the courthouse, she knew where she would go to get the many hours of community service she needed to get off probation. She went to Grace at the Grace Place Ministries.

Grace was warm, understanding and welcomed Mays into her family. Nine months later, Mays can hardly wait to get to work in the mornings because of the friends and relationships she has built at Grace Place Ministries.

To Mays, it was not because she had a job she could make money from, but that she was surrounded by good supervisors and colleagues that wanted to help her turn her life around. She said that working at Grace Place has been the best decision she has ever made for herself. contact Uchechi Owunna at owunnaud@warhawks.ulm.edu

Career

Hiring chances affected by appearance

by Morgan Andrews Someone who is dressed nice is more likely to receive respect from everyone, especially their peers, according to Kristin Chandler, director of ULM Career Center. As soon as you walk into an interview you are judged on how you look.

Some ways to improve your chances of receiving the job is to make sure you do not look disheveled. For men, having your hair pulled back, a clean shave and ironed clothing can make a difference. For women, small amounts of makeup and light perfume fragrances are good places to start.

“We teach also ways to go conservative when attending job interviews, such as a suit for men and pants suit or a dress suit for women,” Chandler said.

Wearing solid colors such as black, grey,

white and tan are great compared to bold, mismatched patterns.

Once you get the job, dress to your work environment. Do not assume that now since you are hired, your employer is no longer watching how you showcase yourself to the company or business, according to Chandler. Keeping up your appearance will help out in the future when you try to get a promotion or raise.

For college students who are applying to internships or some type of job shadowing, what you wear to the interview can give a quick assumption of what you can bring to the table.

Sydney Machen, senior kinesiology prephysical therapy major, said she believes the way you present yourself can be perceived as either positive or negative when it comes to getting a job.

When Machen was interviewed for a physical

therapy technician position, she was prepared with an outfit that could help her excel in the interview.

“I knew that in order to set high standards going in that what I wore was crucial for them to see that I showed a sense of professionalism and that I was taking the position seriously,” Machen said.

While you may look the part, knowing your worth and expressing why the employers must hire you will help them choose between you and another candidate.

“Your confidence and being aware of your best qualities and skill sets along with looking professional for your job will increase your chances of being chosen for the job,” Chandler said.

Research conducted by Forbes magazine found that 85 percent of employers hire candi-

dates who smile and are cheerful during their interview. People who look depressing or stern have a 15 percent chance of getting a job.

Age, weight and race can also play a role in the hiring process, according to Forbes. Only 29 percent of businesses surveyed said they would hire someone of an older age. People who are heavy set are hired 16 percent of the time.

The report also claimed that the employer is more likely to choose someone of the same ethnic background as them. In general, wearing the best clothes appropriate to your job will positively amplify the impression you made on the employer although other factors are important as well, according to Chandler. contact Morgan Andrews at andrewmr@warhawks.ulm.edu

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Activism

Femhawks host panel on feminism photo by Amelia Wilkes

EQUALITY FOR ALL: Femhawks, a feminist organization on campus, leads a panel discussing the importance and meaning of feminist beliefs with the goal of explaining misconceptions.

by Kaitlin Maness ULM graduate student, Grace Srichantra, doesn’t like calling herself a feminist despite agreeing with many of the ideals it stands for. But she might consider the possibility of taking on such a title after Femhawks hosted a panel on the subject last Thursday.

“I wouldn’t label myself a feminist, but that doesn’t mean I’m not all for gender equality,” Srichantra said. “I didn’t know enough about feminism to really have an opinion about it before, but this panel started to open my eyes to it.”

Jessica Hawkins, the Femhawks’ president, said the panel was hosted

to help get rid of any misconceptions students had about feminism.

Hawkins and the other members of Femhawks believe it is essential to teach the true meaning of feminism on ULM’s campus.

“We wanted to give a chance for students to ask questions and answer any misconceptions they had,” Hawkins said. “We discussed what feminism meant to us and why we became feminists along with addressing stereotypes about feminism.”

The panel consisted of two Femhawks members, Whitney Kwentoh and Hawkins, as well as two English professors, Jeleesa Harris and Vane-

Service

lis Rivera. It was moderated by Madelyn Operario.

The panelists were asked questions

by Operario, Femhawks public relations officer, about feminism and what it meant to them. At the end of the panel, students were given the chance to ask the panelists their own questions about feminism.

Femhawks’ member, Anna Blackburn, said the point of the panel was to open a discussion about feminism and Femhawks thought the best way to do that would be to discuss their personal views on the subject. To Blackburn, feminism “encompasses the whole concept of human rights” and that is why she is a strong sup-

porter of it.

“Every human being should be treated fairly no matter their race or gender,” Blackburn said. “That is what feminism is.”

Hawkins said that although feminism is about equality in every sense, she takes a focus on advocating for women’s rights.

“Feminism is important to me Hawkins because everyone should have equal opportunities no matter who they are and we need to work together not just to improve

the lives of women, but especially women of color,” Hawkins said.

Although Srichantra found the panel to be informative, she also thinks she could have learned more if the questions weren’t centered around each panelist’s individual idea of feminism. Srichantra said she wishes the panel would have taken a more educational approach to the subject matter.

“I think I would have gained more from the panel if I wasn’t just hearing four different perspectives of what feminism is,” Srichantra said. contact Kaitlin Maness at manessk@warhawks.ulm.edu

Sorority takes hurricane donations for Bahamas

Donation Drive DORIAN’S PATH

by Kaitlin Maness

graphic by Sunil Bishwokarma

In 2015, Marzetta Scott was stranded in her dorm along with other students as flood waters continued to rise. She was stuck without a car, food or power for days and she was terrified.

But the University Police Department made it their mission to do routine safety checks and when necessary, provide transportation for students. Scott never forgot the flood or the help she received from UPD and she had been waiting for an opportunity to do the same for others.

“Someone was there for me in my time of need and I consider it a blessing that we as a sorority are able to help contribute to others in their time of need,” Scott said. “I have a really soft spot in my heart for giving back to others.”

The opportunity didn’t provide

itself until four years later as Hurricane Dorian took the Bahamas by storm. Delta Sigma Theta Lambda Rho chapter president, Scott, and her sisters decided to gather donations for those affected by the hurricane. One person in particular the sorority hopes to help is a sister in their international line that lives in the Bahamas.

“This is a token of love from Delta and Lambda Rho to our international sister,” said Taylor Jackson, Lambda Rho vice president.

Rutshainy Holder, Lambda Rho chapter member, is from the Caribbean and understands the longterm effects hurricanes have on communities.

“It is a great feeling to help those in need,” Holder said. “People lost everything in the hurricane so to be able to help them even in the smallest way possible is rewarding to me.”

Since the cause was near to her

heart, Holder got in contact with a member of the National Association of the Bahamas who then coordinated with the sorority to have the donations sent to Miami, Florida.

From there, the association will make sure the donations are transported by boat to the Bahamas.

Two large plastic bins were filled to the tops with essentials like deodorant, shampoo, soap, washcloths, toothbrushes and menstrual products which were collected last Wednesday.

Although those donations have already been shipped to Miami, Destiny Gilmore, Lambda Rho chapter treasurer, said the sorority may begin taking donations again.

“We wanted to ship the donations off as soon as possible,” Gilmore said. contact Kaitlin Maness at manessk@warhawks.ulm.edu

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NEWS

Politics

New freshman senators announced by SGA Student leaders bring ideas to campus

by Blaine Warren

The Student Government Association is a service organization and the freshmen who would take up the mantle as the new blood of the organization have a lot on their plates.

Before running themselves ragged trying to serve the student body, they must first win. So, who are our winners of the freshmen SGA elections?

For the College of Health Sciences, your freshman senators are Emily Curry and Alyssa Howard.

All total, these young ladies earned 371 votes. That means over half the people who voted in the election, with a total of 711 ballots submitted, voted for one of these candidates.

The College of Business and Social Sciences elected Ethan Estis, Mehek Lamsal and Andie Lindsey. It was a close race in this college, with some candidates com-

ing in with tie votes.

A few more ballots could’ve changed the entire result. But that’s not to say that these freshmen haven’t earned their positions.

The College of Pharmacy, known for being ULM’s smallest college, elected Kylie Michot and Heather Nguyen.

The college united behind these candidates, with the next highest polling freshman coming in with 40 less votes cast for them than the others. It’s no surpise Michot was elected as many know his campaign slogan, “Vote for Kylie, make me smilie!”

The College of Arts, Education and Sciences elected Kade Smith, Tyler Darbonne and Brock Crain. These young men have been spreading the word on their desire to be in SGA across campus.

“I am thankful for my Kappa Sigma brothers for the support through my election and helping out every chance they could,” Crain said.

SGA is always looking for young men and women to serve the common good. If you or the candidate you were rooting for did not get a spot this election, try again next time.

SGA Election Results FRESHMEN SENATORS

Total Ballots: 711 College of Arts, Education & Sciences

College of Business & Social Sciences

Ethan Estis

Kade Smith Tyler Darbonne

Andie Lindsey

Brock Crain

51

59

Mehek Lamsal

67

66

Number of votes

75

84

Number of votes

College of Health & Pharmaceutical Sciences Health Sciences

Pharmacy

Alyssa Howard Emily Curry Charley Cuti Jala Anderson

109

109

134

138 51

Number of votes

contact Blaine Warren at warrenbr@warhawks.ulm.edu

Kylie Michot Heather Nguyen

109 109

121

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Politics

REPUBLICANS DEMOCRATS OTHERS

6%

36%

58% 2018

Percent of people with a college degree identify as Democrats & Republicans graphic by Sunil Bishwokarma

College Republicans group lack leadership, disband

by Blaine Warren

When a student begins their college experience, a few things might be running through their head. One of their initial thoughts is probably, “How do I get involved on campus?”

If the student has an interest in politics, they might then decide to look into political organizations at ULM. ULM’s College Republicans, which is the organization responsible for mobilizing students to conservative political actions, officially disbanded this semester.

For students who identify as Republican or conservative, this means they can’t find a place to be politically active on campus with like-minded students.

Irma Hernandez said she took no pleasure in the ULM College Democrats’ opposing organization’s demise.

“When the upperclassmen who led the organization graduated, the underclassmen did not continue the organization in their absence,” said

Hernandez, the College Democrats’ president.

Hernandez said that theoretically College Democrats could meet the same fate as College Republicans once she and her fellow officers graduate.

Dr. Jessica Schofield said she would oversee College Republicans if there were students who were interested in bringing the organization back, but so far there has been no movement to bring it back.

Schofield said she believes a lack of initiative and leadership drove College Republicans to disappear from ULM’s campus.

“So far, no one has expressed enough continued support for the organization. No one’s leading the movement,” said Schofield, faculty adviser for College Democrats.

Research conducted by the Pew Research Center routinely reveals that college campuses are some of the most liberal places in America.

This is largely because the higher an individual’s education level is, the

higher the likelihood that they are left of center on a political scale.

In 2018, 58 percent of people with college degrees identified as Democrats while 36 percent identified as Republicans and six percent identified with a third party.

Because of this, it can be difficult to find students who are seniors or juniors and are also politically conservative.

College Democrats have already registered and organized events, as well as sent presentations to collegiate political meetings.

If College Republicans haven’t already hit the ground running this semester, it’s unlikely that they’ll be hitting the ground at all.

According to Schofield, until a group of students come along who are conservative, politically motivated and possess leadership abilities, College Republicans will continue to be inactive. contact Blaine Warren at warrenbr@warhawks.ulm.edu

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NEWS

Agreement

Centenary students join ULM pharmacy program

by John Radcliffe

photo courtesy of ULM News Center

LET’S WORK TOGETHER: ULM and Centenary college come together in agreement to allow Centenary students who have met prerequisites to apply to ULM’s College of Pharmacy graduate program.

ULM’s pharmacy school was approved by the Louisiana State Board of Education on Aug. 11, 1956. Then, in July 2005, the school became the first and only College of Pharmacy of its kind in Louisiana.

The College of Pharmacy at ULM restricted admittance to only ULM graduate students until Sept. 12, 2019.

But as of this past week, an agreement between ULM and Centenary College in Shreveport was signed.

The agreement gave Centenary students the opportunity to interview for admittance to the ULM College of Pharmacy to obtain their doctorate in pharmacy if they present the required prerequisites for the program.

ULM president Nick J. Bruno met with Centenary president Dr. Christopher L. Holoman to establish the agreement between the two schools.

“Thank you Dr. Holoman for your leadership at Centenary, and all

Our college has a mission to produce the best pharmacists.’’

College of Pharmacy dean, Dr. H. Glenn Anderson those who put this memorandum of understanding together that will provide more opportunities for Centenary students to move toward our College of Pharmacy,” Bruno said.

Dr. H. Glenn Anderson said the opportunities are being put into effect by both parties.

“It’s part of our vision to allow any

student who has a goal, a desire, to be a pharmacist to provide pathways for them to do that,” said Anderson, the dean of the College of Pharmacy.

Anderson said that the bridging of the two schools will provide lasting benefits beyond the students and will be noticed across all of Louisiana.

“Our college has a mission to, one, produce the best pharmacists that we can for our state, and two, do everything we can to improve the health of Louisianians,” Anderson said.

For a student from Centenary College to pursue a ULM doctorate in pharmacy, they must provide a transcript of all the prerequisite courses designed for the program. They must also have a 3.5 GPA at Centenary for all the outline courses and have earned at least a 50 on the pharmacy college admissions test. contact John Radcliffe at radclijp@warhawks.ulm.edu

Budgeting

Fraternity teaches money management

by Morgan Andrews

We’ve all been there—out of flex money, spent our refund checks too soon, blown our paycheck the moment we got it, but Phi Beta Sigma believes these are problems that can be easily avoided. So, the fraternity departed wisdom on ULM students last Thursday by hosting a money management workshop.

During the workshop, members of Phi Beta Sigma gave advice on buying and renting houses and saving accounts for retirement.

They also covered the difference in investing in stocks and bonds, buying insurance and how to build credit.

“We felt that students do not really have an understanding of financial literacy and the importance of it so by bringing the event to campus will further or introduce their knowledge of managing money,” said Braylon Beinvenue, a junior toxicology major.

The three main topics of the workshop were different types of insurance, investing and retirement plans.

Buying life, car and house insurance is beneficial in the long run. For instance, if there was an unplanned emergency, you would instantly save thousands of dollars because of the insurance money that you had saved up versus if you had not bought a plan.

The two main types of investments are

photo by Amelia Wilkes

THE ART OF PENNY PINCHING: Phi Beta Sigma shares their wisdom, tips and tricks of managing money with ULM through a presentation. The fraternity covers topics like: insurance, investing and retirement plans.

stocks and bonds. Stocks are riskier, but the return is quicker. Bonds are more securable, but increases over longer periods of time.

In general, stocks are more preferred by the youth while bonds are a favorite among the older generation.

One well-known retirement plan, 401K, can be set up privately or through your employer.

It is best to start saving for retirement as early as possible since the average age to

retire is 61, according to U.S News and World Report.

“I definitely will keep the tips in mind when I start working and fully support myself,” said Jasmine Belton, a senior medical laboratory science major.

For students who have a hard time trying not to touch their savings account because they crave Chick-Fil-A for breakfast, lunch and dinner, a certificate of deposit account is

made just for you.

This is a federally insured savings account that has a fixed interest rate and fixed date of withdrawal. You can save money for a couple of months or up to a couple of years, but you cannot take money out until that fixed date has expired. contact Morgan Andrews at andrewmr@warhawks.ulm.edu

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FREESTYLE

Local Events

Fashion

Chelsea’s ‘Pick of the Week’

ULM vs. South Alabama: It’s time to head to Malone Stadium and support your Warhawks! We will be facing the South Alabama Jaguars. The game will happen Saturday, Sept. 28, and kickoff starts at six p.m.

Of course, tailgating will start earlier. This event will be a great way to spend your Saturday with your fellow Warhawk fans. Get out your maroon and gold and go support our ULM Warhawks! GO HAWKS! GO!

photos courtesy ULM photo services

RUNWAY: (Left) Riley Cooper, a junior math major, poses for the judges at the end of the runway. (Right) Mr. ULM holds his hands over the male contestants to see who the audience deems their favorite.

‘What Not To Wear’: ULM edition Career Center educates students on appropiate attires

by Alfonzo Galvan The house is packed. The lights are dim. Everybody is facing the runway. Out comes Nikki and the crowd goes wild.

The annual Career Style Show was held at the Bayou Pointe Student Event Center Wednesday evening. Students attended the event to learn what is considered proper dress code for different occasions.

The show is brought by the Career Center to educate students on what to wear and what not to wear to formal events like job interviews and dinner banquets.

It was the Career Center’s 10th year doing the show but its first

under its new name. The office once known as Career Connections changed its name early this year to the ULM Career Center.

“The show gives you a more broader perspective to what you actually can wear because a lot of people, including myself, don’t necessarily know specifically what to wear and what you shouldn’t,” said Nikki Simien, a junior pre-occupational therapy major.

Models strutted the runway demonstrating to attendees what to wear and what not to wear. The group of models were divided into sections. Some represented interview wear while others did lunch meeting and banquet attire.

Blake Stone, the current Mr. ULM and Monica Whitman, Simien the current Miss ULM, were the hosts of the show.

Stone said it wasn’t his first time

partnering with the ULM Career Center. As a freshman, Stone visited the Career Center to get some help with his resume. Now, Stone has some new tips and tricks to use as he’s dressing for banquets.

“I’m a very flashy person, so what I picked up for dinner banquets is keep it casual, keep it nice, don’t overdo it. I know one of the models came out with fur, on fur, on fur and it’s not really acceptable, maybe on the holidays, keep it casual,” Stone said.

The models used for the show were volunteers from around the university. Niaya Fant wore what she described as a mustard-yellow polo in her outfit for interview wear. While at the show, Fant said she learned that sometimes it’s not wise to expose your shoulders.

“Mrs. LaShawn actually helped me out with it, I was having a hard time with it so she helped me out, put something nice on, iron my shirt and all that stuff,” said Fant, a junior kinesology major.

Fant was awarded with People’s

Choice for Women at the end of the night for her efforts on the runway. A junior math major, Riley Cooper, won Judges’ Choice for Women.

Simien won both People’s and Judges’ Choice for Men with his fur ensemble. Although Simien was categorized as what not to wear during a banquet, his outfit was appreciated by both the audience and judges.

“A lot of the things I wore today were kind of just random pieces I picked from out of my closet. I just wanted to make it as boujee as possible,” Simien said.

Simien’s outfit was flashy, but according to him it’s all for show.

Simien said he keeps it simple when out on business.

“When it comes to going to interviews and banquets, my style is usually simple but this time since I was what not to wear I decided to spice it up,” Simien said.

contact Alfonzo Galvan at galvana@warhawks.ulm.edu

Wind Down & Wine Wednesday: Do you love wine, yoga and baby goats? Then Double BB Farms is the place to go Wednesday, Sept. 25, at seven p.m. Enjoy bottomless red and white wine while doing yoga surrounded by baby goats. There will be a tour of the farm along with the yoga class. The price per person for this event is $25. This will be a fun, peaceful way to spend your Wednesday night. Get there and do yoga with the baby goats. You know you want to.

Ouachita Live Concert: It’s the last Friday of the month so this means it’s time for Ouachita Live. This month, the concert will be by Lucious Spiller Band. The band will start at seven p.m. and this event will happen in Alley Park in West Monroe. Along with live music, there will be food and drinks served at 5:30 p.m. After a long week of school and studying, the perfect way to spend your Friday night is listening to free live music.

Brown Bag Concert Series: This Wednesday, Sept. 25, at 12 p.m., Bad Monkey Brass Band will perform at the Brown Bag Concert Series. This event will happen at The Pavilion at Seventh Square. The concert is free to the public and Newk’s Eatery will be selling $5 bagged lunches. This particular concert will conclude this concert series until the spring series in May. If you are looking for a place to go for lunch Wednesday, you can get lunch and a show.

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Technology

Time to take out your Apple loans

by Anushil Upreti One of the biggest tech giants, Apple Inc., added three phones to its iPhone lineup this year, as most of us have anticipated. Apple unveiled iPhone 11, alongside its pro flagships iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max. The unveiling happened at the Steve Jobs Theater in the Apple Park, Cupertino Sept. 10, and the three iPhones were released Sept.

20, with the pre-orders beginning Sept. 13.

Apple is stepping up the game with two cameras in iPhone 11 and three cameras in the pro flagships along with A13 bionic chip which includes machine learning hardware acceleration. Apple has claimed that the A13 is the fastest CPU ever in a smartphone which should make for fast operations and gaming.

The starting price is $699. The

iPhone 11 has the 12 megapixels dual-camera including a wide-angle lens and an ultrawide-angle lens able to capture four times more scene into the frame. It also has a night mode for low-light photography.

The iPhone 11 has aluminum glass design on the front and the back which is the toughest in the smartphone.

It has a 6.1-inch liquid retina display with many features on screen and audio that gives theater-like experience while watching videos.

It also has an hour longer battery life compared to iPhone X. IPhone 11 Pro, which is $999, and iPhone Pro Max, which is $1099, offer the highest-quality photo with the triple 12MP ultra-wide, wide and telephoto cameras with f/2.4 aperture and 120-degree field of view.

The super retina XDR display in

this phone is claimed to be the most advanced display in the iPhone. The phones last up to four to five hours longer than iPhone Xs and iPhone Xs Max. Undoubtedly, iPhone 11 lineup has outstanding features, but there arises the question whether it is worth buying or not.

Apple is offering iPhone 11, at a decent price, which they are claiming to be the greatest innovation among smartphones. $699 is certainly a low price for a brand new, latest released iPhone compared to the prices of their other releases.

In this busy, modern age of science and technology, it is worth spending money for extra innovations, and the iPhone 11 which includes many features in a single device can be one of those. photos courtesy Apple

contact Anushil Upreti at upretia@warhawks.ulm.edu

Weekend Event

LOOKING AT THE FUTURE: The new Apple iPhone models presented by the company at their annual convention.

Cooling off with CAB: Students enjoy ice cream

by Uchechi Owunna

photos by Miles Jordan

TOP IT UP: A member of the Campus Activities Board fills up ice cream cups with extra toppings.

Ice cream, various toppings, booming music, games and even a raffle drawing for a ULM jersey shirt is what students enjoyed Saturday in Bayou Park.

This was a typical depiction of “bringing the fun to the students”.

“A lot of students go home for the weekend so, my goal for these events was to make more students want to stay on campus,” said Michael Zhou, a Campus Activities Board commitee head and junior accounting major.

Zhou said that he wanted to do this on the weekends so that students that stay on campus on the weekends will have something to do.

He said, the next social will be a watch party at The Nest for the next away football game. Just like the ice cream social, the next social will also serve as a way for students to meet people and connect.

The variety of the event was appealing to the students.

They had three main flavors of ice cream, different types of ice cream toppings, two different games that students could play.

The whole atmosphere was relaxing and welcoming.

Ariana Brown a sophomore pre-speech pathology major who attended the event said, “I think it was really refreshing especially since the weather is so nice, it’s a very pleasant environment generally.”

The simplicity of the games intentionally provided a chance for students to relate while playing non-competitive games. he students could focus on listening and contributing to the conversations they have.

“I have been in CAB for about two and a half years now and I think our events on campus makes students happy and gives them a place to take a break away from the stress and worries from their college lives,” said Samaria Pratt, a junior radiologic technology major.

Bayou Park was buzzing with conversations and interactions between students. They were visibly relaxed and were a lot more prepared to face whatever came in the next week of school. contact Uchechi Owunna at owunnaud@warhawks.ulm.edu

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Movie Review

Killer clown strikes again

by Hope Anderson Luckily, for my fellow horror movie enthusiasts, recently the sequel to the 2017 remake of “IT” has released in theaters. After thoroughly enjoying “IT” in 2017, I had to see if “IT Chapter Two” lived up to its predecessor’s potential. In short— pun aside—“IT” did.

“IT Chapter Two” provided the audience with the same excitement, dark humor and scare tactics as the prequel, if not more.

Filled with the usual jump scares and gore, viewers will not be disappointed. Sometimes, horror movies fail to give their characters enough substance which leaves the audience caring less about the fate of the characters. But this is not the case with “IT Chapter Two.” The characters are well-developed and grow nicely from their

younger selves seen in the prequel into their adult counterparts. As we all know, nothing is perfect. One could rave about how wonderful this movie was, but a serious flaw can’t be ignored- the movie’s runtime is two hours and 50 minutes.

In most cases, the key to a successful scary movie is balancing a perfect runtime with scary scenes and a dramatic, but believable ending.

The screen writer doesn’t want to make the movie so short that half the plot is missing or the ending that appears sloppy.

But he also doesn’t want to make the movie so long that it appears unnecessarily drawn out and causes viewers to lose interest.

As you can imagine, with the “IT

Chapter Two” runtime, this movie had me gradually growing restless and irritated with the pace of the film. Needless to say, I had the urge to scream in a packed movie theater for the film to “wrap it up already.”

Some scenes could have been deleted or shortened which would keep the movie’s plot perfectly intact and the audience fully awake.

Because of the drawn out screen time, I have to subtract a full point from the movie’s five star rating a total of four stars.

But as previously stated, the jump scares, humor and well-developed characters allow for the film to keep the final four rating perfectly “afloat”- pun intended. “IT Chapter Two” is a go-see movie— if, and only if, you take a quick nap prior. contact Hope Anderson at andersonhl@warhawks.ulm.edu

Annual Event

Ark-La-Miss Fair: Fun time for everyone

by Chelsea Terrell It’s that time of the year again- time for carnival rides, food, live music and smiles everywhere you look.

Ark-La-Miss Fair will bring the fun to the Monroe community from Friday, Sept. 20, to Sunday, Sept. 29.

Everyone loves the fair and all of the attractions it brings to the small town of Monroe. This event is a great way to bring the community together.

“They have the fair every year to bring all types of people together in one place for lots of fun and rides. I loved goBennett ing when I was younger, every year I was there and I plan on going back,” said Rylee Bennett, a senior

psychology major.

There are funnel cakes, corn dogs and burgers galore.

Everywhere you turn, there are families smiling while eating their carnival food and waiting in line for the rides.

Rides of all sizes and people of all ages enjoy the fun. There is something for everyone to do at the Ark-La-Miss Fair.

The fair has the perfect rides for kids such as the caterpillar ride and the mini car ride. Children get on the rides and all you see is excitment. Now, if you turn to the scarier rides you will see people with fear in their eyes but still having fun. Of course, the fair has the typical rides such as the swings and carousel.

Even if you are not a carnival ride lover and would rather look around at the different booths and vendors, there are a ton to choose from.

There is a petting zoo behind the Civic Center where the fair is held.

The petting zoo is perfect for the little ones who cannot always ride the rides. There is also live music every night.

“Growing up I loved the fair and rides, although the lines are sometimes long, the experience is definitely worth it. I actually went to the fair the first night the gates opened and it was still as fun as it was when I was Menez just a kid running around with a corndog in one hand and a stuffed animal I won on a game in the other hand,” said Gabriel Menez, a sophomore business major. contact Chelsea Terrell at terrelcl@warhawks.ulm.edu

photos courtesy of Ark-La-Miss Fair

FUN IN THE AIR: (Top) The fair’s colorful view at night. (Bottom) Monroe community enjoys rides at the fair.

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Crossword

Horoscope Aries You can take ground on long-term family financial goals this month with the Sun in Scorpio. Guard health and wellness. Go for it together.

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3 Black, to a bard 4 Zero, quaintly 5 Martini specification 6 Dance with a queen 7 Captain Kirk’s home state 8 Common greeting card content 9 Far from soothing 10 Masonry finish 11 Bully 12 “Everything’s ready to go!”

13 Chance at the spinner 18 Clump of dune grass 24 Fleur-de-__ 26 Baa ma 27 One whose work is laughable 28 Heavenly path 29 Gear bit 30 Word with hot or dog 31 Zonk out 32 Tablet with Air, Pro and Mini models 33 Update the look of, as

a product 37 Like some bistros 38 1957 Coasters charttopper with the refrain “Gonna find her” 40 Opponent 41 Fragrant chain 43 MLB team with Mr. and Mrs. mascots 44 Duchamp genre 47 __ Tzu 49 Trusted advisor 50 Pesky bug 51 Goes back 53 Rear 54 “Picnic” playwright 55 Forever 58 Placeholder abbr.

Libra esearch investments carefully. It’s easier to make money with the Sun in Scorpio for a month. Track income and outflow closely to maximize profit.

Scorpio

Love shines anew. Develop partnership this month with the Sun in Scorpio. Take your relationship to another level. Romance and friendship flower and deepen.

Provide leadership with the Sun in your sign this month. Shine your light. Energize a personal dream.

Use your power and confidence for good.

Prioritize health and well-being over the next month with the Sun in Scorpio. Balance work with play. Nurture your body, mind and spirit.

40 Darts 41 Slow, to Ravel 42 Rock band’s preferred dishwashing liquid?

45 “Supergirl” actor Jon 46 It can be thin but not fat 47 Glance through 48 Goaded, with “on” 52 Seed used in smoothies 56 “O brawling love! O loving __!”: Romeo 57 Using dishwashing liquid in the shower?

59 “__ that a lot” 60 One likely to snap 61 Spree 62 Like everything in a she shed 63 Ballpark figure 64 Aconcagua’s range

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ACROSS 1 Barista’s concoction 6 Domino dots 10 Rotating rod 14 Construction rod 15 Square __ 16 Skirt with a flounce 17 Tall display of dishwashing liquid?

19 MiG developer 20 Wee 21 Soy sauce taste 22 Sleuth of radio, movies and TV 23 Sitcom star from Melmac 25 Sticker 27 Global donation of dishwashing liquid?

32 Set in a golf bag 34 TV exec Arledge 35 Barcelona bear 36 Short dog, for short 37 Or so 38 1956 crisis site 39 Chest-beating beast

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Cancer Share gratitude and appreciation. Enjoy a fun, games and romance phase this month under the Scorpio Sun. Take action on what you love. Get playful.

Sagittarius Turn your thoughts inward this month with the Scorpio Sun. Peaceful settings inspire retrospection and imagination. Complete old projects and invent new possibilities.

Capricorn Study and learn. Social events provide valuable connections. With the Sun in Scorpio for a month, teamwork generates powerful results. You can move mountains together

Leo

Aquarius

Get into a sweet domestic phase. This month, with the Sun in Scorpio, domestic renovation projects are favored. Invest in home, family and real estate.

Career matters have your attention. This month favors advancing your professional agenda with the Sun in Scorpio. Incorporate your current passion.

Business booms.

Virgo Do research and write down your discoveries.

This month under the Scorpio Sun favors communications. Get the word out for a cause close to your heart.

Pisces Today is an 8 -- Expand territory this month under the Scorpio Sun. Exploration and adventure call you out. Study a subject of your fascination. Enjoy trips and classes.

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SPORTS

Soccer

ULM beats Jaguars 5-1, falls in 1st conference game, 3-1

by Siddharth Gaulee

photo by Miles Jordan

CLEAR THE BALL: Junior defender Bailey Botkin clears the ball against South Alabama

ULM soccer traveled to Baton Rouge to take on the Southern University Jaguars on Wednesday for an in-state battle.

The Warhawks would dominate and win 5-1.

ULM came out of the gate ready to play early in this game as multiple scoring chances were created early on.

Sticking to the game plan, Camryn Ciaramella was able to convert one of those chances into a goal in the 36th minute to give ULM the 1-0 lead.

ULM continued to put pressure on the Jaguar defense and Mackenzie Bell was able to take advantage and put ULM up 2-0 four minutes into the second half.

Warhawks showed their depth on the attacking front as Madi Garza, Melissa Taft and Rahel Zerazion all added a goal of their own for ULM as they took a 5-0 lead.

“We had five goals by five different players,” said Keyton Wheelock, the head coach.

ULM surrendered a lone goal by Aniya Clark.

“We need to make sure we’re playing all 90 minutes,” said Wheelock. “All in all, I was proud of the way the team bounced back after a rough start.”

After the win versus Southern, ULM went on to play Arkansas State (5-3) Friday to open up

Sun Belt Conference play.

The Warhawks would fall, 3-1.

ULM (3-4-1) controlled the game early. Taylor Altieri fired a perfectly placed ball into the back of the net to secure her first goal of the season and give the Warhawks the lead at the nine-minute mark.

Warhawk defense had a solid game as they stopped multiple scoring opportunities, but Sarah Sodoma was able to break free before half time and tie the game.

The Red Wolves went on a shooting spree as they tallied 15 shots compared to just three from the Warhawks.

Junior goalie Rian Kasner kept the Warhawks in the game as she made career high nine saves.

Sophia Restrepo was able to sneak the ball past her twice in the second half to give the Redwolves a 3-1 lead. “[Kasner] made some phenomenal saves,” Wheelock said. “Rian had one of the best games and sessions I’ve ever seen from her tonight.”

ULM will be on the road for the next game as they travel to Alabama to face off against conference opponent South Alabama. contact Siddharth Gaulee at gaulees@warhawks.ulm.edu

Preview

Football returns home to face South Alabama

by Miles Jordan To open up conference play the ULM Warhawks (1-2) will return home to play conference foe South Alabama (1-3).

The Warhawks have dropped consecutive games to Power Five opponents in Florida State and Iowa State.

While the FSU game was close, the Cyclones blew the socks off of ULM and won 72-20. The Warhawks must get back on track and beat South Alabama.

The Jaguars are a running team, with over 170 rushing attempts over their four games to just 96 passing attempts. For perspective, the Warhawks have seven more passing attempts in three games to the Jaguars four with 103.

The rushing attack is led by three players, senior running back Tra Minter, redshirt freshman Jared Wilson and sophomore quarterback Cephus Johnson.

The three have already combined for 108

Last Matchup Nov. 10, 2018

38

VS. Last Season Record

carries and 599 yards.

On defense, the Jaguars have forced five interceptions and five sacks through three games.

The pass rushing leader is senior defensive lineman, Jeffery Whatley who is leading the

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team with one and a half sacks.

The turnovers are by committee with five different players having an interception.

To win the first conference game of the year, the Warhawks must improve in four areas.

ULM must start faster and must stop the Jag-

WINS LOSSES

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uar rushing attack.

Over the first three games, the Warhawks are being outscored 34-7 in the first quarter.

Going down that early is hard for ULM as a team since keeping the offense balanced is a key to success.

If the Warhawks can come out scoring early in the game, the crowd can get into the game and the Warhawks can use their ballhawking defense to get the ball back for more points.

For ULM to win against the Jaguars, the Warhawks must stop the run. Through three games the Warhawks have given up 244 rushing yards a game.

Against South Alabama, ULM can not allow that. The Jaguars will run all the way back to Alabama with a win.

The Warhawks should beat South Alabama during Military Appreciation Night and get back on track to reaching their Bowl Game aspirations. contact Miles Jordan at jordanm1@warhawks.ulm.edu

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SPORTS

Awards

photos courtesy ULM Athletics

PLAYERS OF THE WEEK : (Left) Junior Jahaanvie Walia follows through her shot in a recent tournament. (Right) Senior Guillaume Fanonnel places his ball down before lining up for a putt.

Men, women’s golf sweep player of week

by Miles Jordan Both the men’s and women’s golf team opened up their season this week.

Each team had an individual perform to their potential.

For the women, it was junior Jahaanvie Walia who finished in third place at the South Alabama Intercollegiate and shot five-under-par.

For the men, it was senior Frenchman Guillaume Fanonnel who was the runner-up at the UTSA/ Lonestar Invitational and shot an eight-under-par.

Fanonnel had his best individual success of his career by finishing as the runner-up, just one stroke off

the lead set by Lipscomb’s Nolan Ray. Fanonnel’s performance was good enough to get him the first Sun Belt Conference Golfer of the Week for the 2019-20 season.

“G wants to be inside the top 100 players in college golf this year,” said Tim Baldwin, director of golf.

“He wants to put himself in contention every week and be a legitimate threat every time he tees it up. We are hoping his attitude and drive for success is contagious with the team.”

Fanonnel started hot in the first round and shot a 68 in the first round, good for three-under-par.

His hot start did not end there as

he shot a 69, four-under-par.

Even in the final round, Fanonnel stayed under par and shot a oneunder-par, 71.

“Congrats to Guillaume on his second-place finish this week in San Antonio,” Baldwin said. “He was very composed all week taking care of his business.”

Walia, the reigning Sun Belt Conference Newcomer of the Year, like Fanonnel, would play her way into winning the inaugural Sun Belt Conference Women’s Golfer of the Week with her performance in Mobile, Alabama.

“Jahaanvie is playing some great golf right now,” Baldwin said.

Walia had a good weekend from

start to finish, with a final score of five-under-par over the weekend in Mobile.

In the first round, Walia shot a three-under-par 69 which had her tied for fourth place.

The solid first-round put her in position to succeed on day two.

Walia had her least successful round on day two where she shot a one-over-par, 73.

Walia finished tied for fifth place.

The last round was Walia’s best round and she shot another 69 moving her to third place in the tournament.

Beyond coming in third, Walia carded the second-most-pars out of anyone on the tournament with 41.

“I look forward to [Walia’s] continued progress and growth in the game. It’s nice to see her making some putts as of late. Jahaanvie is a good ball striker and just needs to take advantage of her opportunities,” Baldwin said.

Both teams have a second tournament in Sept. as the men’s team travels to Birmingham, Alabama, Sept. 23, to participate in the UAB Invitational at Greystone.

The women pick back up Sept. 28 and 29, when they travel to Palm Desert, California, to compete in the Wyoming Cowgirl Desert Intercollegiate. contact Miles Jordan at jordanm1@warhawks.ulm.edu

Volleyball

by Miles Jordan

Warhawks split games in Lake Charles

Another road trip has come and gone for the ULM volleyball team, Friday the Warhawks traveled to Lake Charles to face off against I-20 rival Grambling State and McNeese State.

The Warhawks split the two games and swept the Tigers before getting beat by the Cowgirls.

ULM continued their winning streak against Grambling State and won their 12th straight set against the Tigers.

The Warhawks opened up the first set up 3-0. Alix Christie kept the pressure on the Tigers with a kill that put ULM up 16-7.

A McKinely Thiede ace and an error from the Tigers let the Warhawks keep control.

The first set was a dominant seven point win and they beat the Tigers 25-18.

Grambling State came out trying to turn the tides, opening the set up 6-1. ULM would not let the Tigers dominate the set as back-to-back aces from Kate Blasin-

game got the Warhawks within one point.

Mikaela Worley would nail a kill to give the Warhawks a lead. Points were traded before a Christie kill won the set, 26-24.

The third set was more of the same from the Warhawks taking a 3-0 lead. Grambling would fight back tying the set at 5, ULM would not let a comeback happen, winning 25-17.

“We were extremely focused and executed our game plan, which allowed us to run the offense we needed to score points quickly and effectively,” said Charlie Olson, head coach.

The story of the season for the Warhawks has been success followed by a setback.

The final match of the last three weekends, ULM has been swept. Against McNeese State nothing changed as after three sets the Warhawks would be swept.

The game versus the Cowgirls followed that formula.

The Warhawks went down 6-1 to the Cowgirls. ULM would fight back and stay

in the set before dropping the set, 25-20.

“They served extremely aggressive and kept us out of system the majority of the match,” Olson said.

The second set was dominated by McNeese who jumped out to an early 6-1 lead. A kill by Blasingame brought the Warhawks back into the set, only down four.

The Warhawks though could never quite catch up. McNeese cruised to a second set victory of 25-15.

The third set much like the second with the Cowgirls getting an early lead 11-4.

ULM fought back with a kill by Christie.

The kill gave the Warhawks momentum and ULM began to rally. McNeese would hold on and win 25-20.

The Warhawks open up a conference play traveling to Texas to face off against UT Arlington and Texas State. contact Miles Jordan at jordanm1@warhawks.ulm.edu

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September 23, 2019

SPORTS

Football

photos by Miles Jordan

CALL HOME: Senior quarterback Caleb Evans talks to coaches during recent game.

Cyclones spin out Warhawks Iowa State breaks offensive records in 72-20 win over ULM

by Alfonzo Galvan

LEADER: Center Bobby Reynolds gives a teammate advice.

An extra week to rest and a “we can beat anybody” mindset was laid to rest this past weekend in Iowa.

The ULM Warhawks fell 72-20 against the Iowa State Cyclones in their third game of the season.

Saturday’s game in Iowa was filled with missed opportunities early on for the Warhawks. The first two possessions by the Cyclones ended in turnovers.

“We just got beat by a better team,” said ULM head coach Matt Viator.

The game marked the third time in Iowa State history that the Cyclones scored over 70 points and the first time since 1906. The Cyclones also set a school record in total yards with 710.

The loss to Iowa State marks the second consecutive loss the War-

hawks face after their season opener win against Grambling State.

A bye-week break before Iowa State gave the Warhawks an extended break before the trip to Ames, Iowa.

Before Saturday’s loss to the Cyclones, the teams had met once. A 42-7 loss back in 1980 was the only time the now-Warhawks faced the Cyclones.

An interception by junior cornerback, Corey Straughter and a recovered fumble by redshirt junior defensive lineman Ty Shelby early in the first quarter all ended in vain for the Warhawks.

The team had the first opportunity to strike when they made a field goal early in the first quarter. Unfortunately, the initial kick was called off for a flag and the ensuing kick went wide.

After the missed field goal, all went bad for the Warhawks.

“We had a couple turnovers early but couldn’t find a way to get them off the field,” Viator said.

A halftime score of 27-13 brought hope for a second half comeback like the one seen against Florida State.

The comeback never materialized for ULM.

Seven points in the third quarter were all the team could manage.

Iowa added 45 to their tally.

All was not bad in Iowa this weekend. Redshirt junior running back Josh Johnson has now gone three consecutive games with a touchdown.

Like the game against Florida State, the Warhawks have continued to struggle early on. Getting on the scoreboard in the first quarter is becoming difficult for the team as well as converting on third down. The team went eight of 17 on third down conversions.

The Warhawks defense struggled the most against a quick passing Cyclone quarterback, Brock Purdy. The Cyclones’ quarterback passed for over 400 yards against ULM, a career high. Purdy completed 21 out of 27 passes.

“They did a good job throwing and catching and we didn’t have an answer,” Viator said.

The Warhawks return home for their Sun Belt Conference opener against South Alabama. Kickoff is set for six p.m. contact Alfonzo Galvan galvana@warhawks.ulm.edu