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Adulting 101, Phi Beta Sigma, 7 p.m., Walker Hall.
Pink pumpkin for the cure, Health Studies Student Association, 9:30 a.m., SUB overhang.
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A shot of reality, Campus Activities Board, 6 p.m, Bayou Pointe.
Wednesday, October
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Breast cancer awareness fundraiser, Kappa Sigma & Alpha Kappa Alpha, 11 a.m., Quad.
Thursday, October
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Uplift Day, Ambitious Women Society, 10 a.m., Neville High School.
Friday, October
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North Delta food and wine festival, 6 p.m., Bayou Pointe.
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NELA Celtic festival, 10 a.m., Kiroli Park.
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No events planned
Airport receives fund for runway upgrade KTVE- The Monroe Regional Airport is getting funding to extend a runway. The Federal Aviation Administration awarded $986 million dollars in grants for airport infrastructure this week, giving $7.8 million dollars to the airport to extend its runway. The current 5,000 feet runway will be extended by 1,300 feet. The total grant is for approximately $11.5 million. The remainder is from the Louisiana Department of Transportation Aviation. As a result, the secondary runway can be used as a backup in case the primary runway needs to be closed. This multi-million dollar project will benefit the community by making air travel more safe and convenient. The project will initiate later this fall according to Ron Phillips, the airport director.
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Chuck E. Cheese starts 'Sensory Sunday'
State may lose funds PM's moved ruled out as unlawful over air quality
KNOE- For two hours before Chuck E. Cheese opens, they dim the lights, turn down the sounds on the games and they don't have their traditional show with live performers going on in the background. The company is trying to get the word out about their Sensory Sensitive Sundays. It's a day where kids with sensory needs can enjoy the games in a less crowded atmosphere. Orlando Robinson says they've got a few families who come to the event, but he thinks if they get the word out, more families will join in. Robinson, the manager at the chain in Monroe, says the kids are so excited, and it's less stressful for the families. Sensory Sensitive Sundays happen on the first Sunday of every month from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
MCT- The Trump administration is ratcheting up its threats against California with a letter warning the state faces sanctions – including cuts in federal highway funding – over its “failure” to submit complete reports on its implementation of the Clean Air Act. In the letter to the California Air Resources Board, Andrew Wheeler, administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, wrote that the state had the “worst air quality in the United States” and had “failed to carry out its most basic tasks” under the federal law. The administration is moving separately to write new auto emissions standards that would apply to the entire country, rolling back stricter requirements that were set by the Obama administration in agreement with California in 2012.
MCT- Britain’s Supreme Court dealt Prime Minister Boris Johnson a staggering blow on Tuesday, unanimously ruling that he acted unlawfully in suspending Parliament this month during a crucial countdown to the country’s departure from the European Union. The Supreme Court confrontation stood out, raising wrenching questions about the rule of law, the role of Parliament and the government’s relationship with Britain’s long-serving monarch, Queen Elizabeth II. The Supreme Court ruling strongly suggested that Johnson misled the queen about his reasons for suspending lawmakers’ work — which was, in the eyes of some critics, an unforgivable offense. The country is scheduled to leave the EU on Oct. 31.
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persistence conquer all things."
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Student Organization
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BRIEFS
Campus Affair
SGA to roll out multiple LCF donates for student scholarships plans for students' benefit by Prajal Prasai by Prajal Prasai The Student Government Association is always working to better ULM and serving students. O v e r the past month, SGA has had many plans and proposals put into place. Firstly, SGA is planning to start a free food pantry for underprivileged students. The pantry has been planned to be placed at the Activity Center, behind the game room. The Northeast Louisiana Food Bank will be partnering with SGA to initiate this program. Similarly, SGA plans to continue similar projects involving clothes and toiletries if the pilot project succeeds. Secondly, the organization is working on to bring new water sta-
tions at three different locations on campus: the third floor of the library, the Hemphill hall and the Student Union Building. Thirdly, the organization might collaborate with Ouachita Green to bring in recycling bins to promote recycling on campus. Some of the other plans included Haloween ball preparation, homecoming week preparation and starting polling station which they started from freshman senate election this past month. The current SGA budget is $121,436. The expenditure for Week of Welcome was tallied to $7,255.
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contact Prajal Prasai at prasaip@warhawks.ulm.edu
The Louisiana Cancer Foundation presented a $50,000 check to the ULM Foundation establishing The Louisiana Cancer Foundation for Research and Education, LLC Endowed Scholarship on Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2019. The LCF was represented by executive director James Adams, assistant director Donna Jackson, board members Aimee Kane and Nell Seegers and past president of the Cancer Foundation League Alise Oliver. President Nick J. Bruno thanked the Louisiana Cancer Foundation for this “visionary” scholarship. Bruno remarked that in less than two decades, the LCF has contributed over $216,000 to research and education at the university. The foundation has also supported the Theresa Marsala Memorial Nursing Fund in the Kitty DeGree School of Nursing Adams, who is also executive director of the Northeast Louisiana Cancer Institute and a ULM alumnus, gave a brief history of the foundation and its mission. “Today we expand our mission of education into this endowed scholarship. This scholarship will be given to assist
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a person who could be a cancer patient, a cancer survivor or impacted in their immediate family which has caused a financial hardship that might prevent them from attending college,” Adams said. Adams said the foundation’s fund raising arm, the Cancer Foundation League, has assisted those in northeast Louisiana with cancer or receiving treatment here by providing more than $1.9 million through its patient assistance fund. contact Prajal Prasai at prasaip@warhawks.ulm.edu
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OPINION OPINION
STATE OF STDs
Health
Get tested for STDS
Kaitlin Maness Louisiana has the highest rate of sexually transmitted diseases in the country, according to the National Council for Home Safety and Security, and nationally college-aged people have more sex than any other demographic in the country. That is why ULM students need to get tested for STDs even if they believe they are being 100 percent safe. In fact, ULM students have no excuses not to get routine STD testing. Being nervous to get tested is not worth having an STD that goes untreated. One reason many college students might hesitate to be
tested is because they are still under their parents’ healthcare insurance. They might not want to get tested because they think their parents will be alerted of their results. In some states, this is a possible issue but in Louisiana, there are no laws requiring healthcare providers to give information about your health services to your parents. There is complete confidentiality between you and your healthcare provider. You don’t have to stress about your mom finding out, but let’s be honest, she probably already knows. College students who are not under their parents’ health insurance may hesitate to get tested for STDs because they are worried about the bill they will receive after their appointment. This makes sense as money is sometimes an issue for college students in America. However, this shouldn’t cause any problems for ULM students since we have access to affordable clinics in the nearby area. One example is GO CARE medical
clinic. It offers free HIV, hepatitis C and syphilis tests. GO CARE is located on North 7th Street in Monroe which is about an 11-minute drive from campus. If you don’t have a car, you probably have a friend who does and would happily give you a ride. There is no need to specify why you are going to the clinic since GO CARE provides more than just STD testing. You can dodge the embarrassment and still make it to your appointment. Although a friend who would judge you for getting tested for STDs isn’t really a friend at all. If the student is diagnosed with an STD, treatment will not be free. But many STDs can lead to death if not treated. Can you really put a price on your life or the life of your partner? If you must pay for a $50 prescription for a few months, you will find the money. Instead of heading to Tipsy on the weekend or eating Chick-Fil-A for lunch, put that extra cash toward treatment.
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Get tested at GO CARE medical clinic in Monroe. (318-325-1092) Source: vice.com refinery29.com
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Killian Hicks Book banning or censorship is the removal, suppression or restricted circulation of literary images, ideas and information. It is usually done due to a book’s content being considered sexually explicit or too critical of a government’s power. In a country with freedom of speech and expression, it should never happen. The history of book banning in modern America goes back to March 1873. Congress passed the Comstock Law under the Grant administration that was meant to
suppress any obscene literature. But how does one person or group of people define what is obscene for everyone else? It is unrealistic and impossible. Famous works by Mark Twain, Charles Darwin, Walt Whitman, Ernest Hemingway, F. Scott Fitzgerald and James Joyce have all been banned in schools or from publication. My personal favorite banned book is the collection of poetry by Allen Ginsberg called “Howl.” But why are these books banned? Some might say sexual content. Some might say anti-government content. Some might say they contain uncomfortable topics such as depression or suicide. But there is only one true reason why books are banned- fear. Fear of change. Fear of losing control. There are books that have the power to change lives. These are the books that are usually banned. The goal of reading anything is to explore new ideas. If these ideas being explored do not meet the
status quo, the people in control will do their best to suppress it in any way that they can. Book censorship and banning is a danger to the freedom of speech and expression. When books are banned, it is as if the people banning the books are saying that they have the right to decide what we do or do not see and read. That is terrifying. Think of all the classic works of literature that would have never been read if they were allowed to be fully banned. Think of the lives that would not be changed if people had never read those pages. Two of my favorite books have been banned before and if I had never read them, I know I would be a different person. Literature is what shapes us. It is how we know who we are. So remember to read dangerously and always fight to keep books from being banned.
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Campus
New members should stop hazing too Hope Anderson
We should all understand it by now- hazing is wrong. The lasting effects can be physiologically and/ or physically damaging to all involved. Sometimes, the effects can even be deadly. For some time now, colleges across America have been teaching students how to identify and stop hazing, as well as getting them to pledge against it. So why is hazing still such a problem? According to Babson College, “students recognize hazing as part of the campus culture.”
I believe that the issue lies not in people understanding what to expect or how to stop hazing, as some college administrators make it appear, but in the exact opposite- people expect and prefer to be hazed. According to an anonymous online survey from Inside Hazing taken by both members of sororities and fraternities, “72 percent of respondents agree that it is important to tolerate psychological stress,” that comes with hazing. Current organization members and new members believe that hazing is essential. Their attitudes toward hazing are no different than that to a hard goal. New members could have put a stop to this old and dangerous tradition long ago. Instead, they believe that being welcomed into a sorority, fraternity or any other club has to be a hard task to overcome or it won’t mean as much when they are a part of it. According to Babson College, nine out of 10 students who have
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experienced hazing behavior in college do not consider themselves to have been hazed. New members go through numerous hazing practices such as being isolated, degraded and forced to participate in drinking games. Even worse, new members endure it all with the spirit that if they can get
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through the “tough times,” they will have earned being on the other side. If this idea continues to pass through the university generations, hazing will never end. If we really want hazing to stop, we have to kill this mindset. Being a part of an exclusive organization or club is, of course, a privilege in and of itself. But this
privilege should be achieved through demonstrating the ideals and expectations of the organization. It should not be achieved through current group members dehumanizing and/ or forcing new members to participate in things that make them question their and the organization’s integrity. If the latter is occurring, the pledge may be a victim of hazing and needs to report it before things get out of hand. Try not to look at joining an exclusive group as something you would do anything to get into, as that is how hazing starts. Instead, live up to the organization’s requirements and let the rest go from there. And as an extra precaution, if a group you have been wishing to join is known around campus to haze new members, you may want to reevaluate your decision. That organization may not be practicing exactly what their creed preaches. contact Hope Anderson at andersonhl@warhawks.ulm.edu
Campus
Lose your ‘follow- It’s okay to be selfish, step the-trend’ mentality back from organizations
Ashlyn Dupree Social media is a powerful tool. It allows us to keep contact with our friends and family who live far away, meet new people, find out about events and learn news around the world. While social media is useful, it can create a ‘follow-the-trend’ mentality. And this mentality can be harmful. According to Psychology Today, research shows we do not have as much control over our thoughts and behavior as we think. We actually act based on our environment and other people. One popular example of this is the recent Area 51 raid. Starting as a joke, the Area 51 raid became viral and over two million people RSVPed on Facebook. While only around 3,000 people went to the raid, this caused problems for those who work at Area 51 and those who live in Rachel, Nevada. Some people were arrested, detained and
many townsfolk were annoyed by the Area 51 raiders. Without social media, this event would not have happened. But why did this event become such a big deal to people all across the world? It’s because we use signals like popularity to dictate whether we find something worth our attention or not, according to Psychology Today. By following the trends of others, we use this to find validation from others and the need to share our lives online, “in the process neglecting our own happiness,” according to Noteworthy. Our self-esteem is based on what others do or participate in on social media. What others are doing on social media or what they find popular shouldn’t matter. Don’t let what someone else believes affect your own beliefs. You are your own individual. Challenges like the Tide Pod challenge, cinnamon challenge, Kylie Jenner challenge and condom challenge, have ended in others getting hurt. But it’s not just about challenges; it could be anything. Just because it’s popular on social media, doesn’t mean you should participate in it. Your self-worth should not and does not come from social media. Be yourself and stop following the trends created on social media. contact Ashlyn Dupree at dupreeaf@warhawks.ulm.edu
Uchechi Owunna “I cannot leave the organization; they need me now more than ever.” Evelyn convinces herself. Her grades are struggling, she constantly feels emotionally drained and stressed and she is barely getting four hours of sleep. But she still hangs in there and keeps pushing through to remain in the Press club of her college. Evelyn thinks about the club before considering her health, grades and general psychological wellbeing. While Evelyn isn’t real, this is the dilemma most college students face. A lot of people misunderstand the word selfish as lacking consideration for others and only being concerned with one’s profit or pleasure. Yes, that’s the literal meaning of the word, but that’s not all there is to it. The kind of selfishness I am advocating is owning the fact that you can be independent, confident and focused on yourself, your priorities and your life, without the scrutiny and drama of others to hold you back.
According to The Seattle Times, a survey found that 9.5 percent of respondents had frequently “felt depressed” during the past year which is a significant rise over the 6.1 percent reported five years ago. I believe there is a fine balance between being selfless and neglecting yourself. As a freshman, I often found myself dedicating my time and energy into events and activities I did not find as rewarding. I spread myself thin in various organizations because I feared being judged and referred to as inconsistent if I left these organizations, canceled plans with my friends or didn’t show up for an event. This issue is especially common among freshmen because they tend to forget that they have the right to put themselves and their priorities first in college. They unknowingly refuse to be authentic to their real needs and wants. They think being consistent and being authentic is the same but they are not always the same. Sure, consistency is appreciated, but authenticity is a lot more refreshing to the student. We often forget that draining ourselves by being involved is not exactly being selfless. There are many other ways you can be selfless and give back to your organization without letting other vital components of your life suffer. Believe in yourself , make yourself a priority and take as much of a break as you need from your organization. contact Uchechi Owunna at owunnaud@warhawks.ulm.edu
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NEWS
Upgrades
UPD changes game day parking Online complaint leads to campus improvements for residential students by Kaitlin Maness
Liam Morrison was heading home with a backseat full of groceries whenever he realized he made a grave mistake by abandoning his parking spot outside the apartment complex on campus—it was game night. Game night meant the parking lots that usually belonged to residential students were being used for ULM football fans with special events parking tags. Morrison was not going to be able to find somewhere to park in the lot by his home. Instead, he drove around campus for an hour and a half as his groceries slowly unthawed in the backseat before finding a new parking spot. “A lot of students live here and need the parking lot near their home,” said Morrison, a junior psychology major. However, Morrison’s story is not unique. Anyone who lives or has lived in the on-campus apartment complex has a similar story. Carmen Latiolais, a senior nursing major, once had to park outside Stubbs Hall during a game when she lived in Bayou Village Apartments. During the Grambling vs. ULM game a few weeks ago, UPD allowed RVs to park in the residential lot south of Masur Hall. This angered
many students. In fact, Nelle Jenkins was so fed up with the state of game day parking that she posted about it in Student to Student at ULM, a Facebook group consisting of current and former ULM students. The post curated such a stir among residential students that the director of the University Police Department, Tom Torregrossa, reached out to Jenkins in an email. “Your complaint was discussed, and it is understood that students have first rights to parking in their lots,” Torregrossa said. “We will correct this immediately.” Last Friday during the South Alabama vs. ULM game, Jenkins’ and many other students’ dreams came true as new game day parking was enforced by UPD as promised. RV parking was moved to Brown Stadium and residential students were allowed to stay in their own lots. Latiolais feels encouraged by the changes UPD made to game day parking. Instead of students’ opinions Latiolais being pushed to the side, social media allowed for ULM’s student body to be heard. “I think that students feel like they aren’t heard, especially when it comes to issues with parking or something similar,” Latiolais said. “Knowing that we were finally heard and a change was made is great.” contact Kaitlin Maness at manessk@warhawks.ulm.edu
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Academics
Maymester will only offer two classes Technology updates to be made during that time by Prajal Prasai
On Saturday, Sept. 14, ULM was supposed to have a campus-wide Internet/network outage for technology upgrades. The email was sent out to all the students to alert them of the coming disruption. However, a follow-up email was sent later about its cancellation. “We’ve had some upgrades that were supposed to happen recently
they have not happened because we didn’t get software in time, something happened with the system,” said Dr. Alberto Ruiz, the vice president of Academic Affairs. To reduce problems like these, the university has decided to limit the classes in maymester to only two classes for the coming summer. “I’d rather get those two weeks in May to where we can get all those upgrades performed if we can and not penalize students in any way,” Ruiz said. Short classes like maymesters exists in order to Ruiz “increase semester credit hour production” which is linked to uni-
versity’s revenue production.
It's gonna have minimal to zero impacts on our students."
Dr. Alberto Ruiz, vice president of Academic Affairs
The decision came about by dis-
cussion between Ruiz, the executive council which are the president and the vice presidents, the academic deans’ council which consists of deans from all the schools at ULM and faculty senate executive committee which is made up of faculty and staff. The Student Government Association was made aware, but there was no voting. “We kind of understood that the attendance was not there. I don’t think it was a vote, I think it was just a discus- Atkinson sion,” said Cory Atkinson, an SGA senator. As per the change, all the classes
that were going to be offered in the maymester “will be offered (in summer),” Atkinson said. All the maymester classes will be moved to summer courses. “We are going away from May, you can take it in June,” Ruiz said. Similarly, the decision “does not affect ULM financially” and the vice president doesn’t “foresee students being put at a disadvantage. It’s gonna have minimal to zero impacts on our students." Although this decision is being put into effect for the upcoming summer, the decision may not be permanent. “We’ll see if it works. If it does, it does. If it doesn’t, we’ll come back. We are being proactive in that scene,” Ruiz said. contact Prajal Prasai at prasaip@warhawks.ulm.edu
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Job Opportunities
photos by Miles Jordan
THE FUTURE IS BRIGHT: ULM Career Center helps lead students down the career paths they choose. Events like the Career Fair give these opportunities of internships and future job positions to students.
Connections made at annual Career Fair
GET AHEAD IN LIFE: Before the Career Fair, a panel of five employers shared advice on what to do at the Career Fair and job interviews.
purpose was to be educational and lessen the nervousness students might have about the Career Fair. “The Career Fair panel is actually the intro to the Career Fair,” said Kristin Chandler, the director of the Career Center. Many employers presented their companies to students interested in an internship or job at the Career Fair. There were booths set up all around Bayou Pointe Event Center where students could walk up to potential employers and make a first impression. “Instead of students having to navigate and Chandler job search online, these employers are face-to-face and they are here ready to hire and network with students,” Chandler said. Although the event is formal, it is not as nerve wracking as an interview and it prepares you for what is to come once you start meeting new employers and companies. “It’s a way for them to be able to meet the students face-to-face, it’s not necessarily an actual interview, but it’s still a way for our students to make connections with the employers,” Smith said.
the assistant director of development at the Career Center. The panelists discussed various things to
contact Chelsea Terrell at terrelcl@warhawks.ulm.edu
by Chelsea Terrell
Although Gracie Deere is a sophomore, she wants to get a head start and begin preparing for life after graduation. The Career Fair hosted by ULM Career Center last week was the perfect place for Deere to start. “It was a great opportunity to get my name out there for a future internship or job,” said Deere, a risk management and insurance major. ULM Career Center’s goal is to help lead students down the career paths they choose. In this process, the Career Center organizes multiple events including the fall Career Fair. Before attending the Career Fair, students had the opportunity to learn more about the event during a panel that educated students on the expectations and requirements of the upcoming Career Fair. The panel included five employers that were going to be at the Career Fair the next day. They each explained the do’s and don’ts of the event. Smith “This day is to actually give students pointers on what they should and shouldn’t do, what they should and shouldn’t wear, how to speak, what to say and not to say and just be prepared overall for the Career Fair,” said LaShawn Smith,
do in preparation of the event. The panelists also explained their expectations for students planning to attend the Career Fair. The panel’s
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FREESTYLE
Awareness
Students scavenger hunt through campus by Nishma Gautam ULM promoted National Hazing Prevention Week and the office of Student Life and Leadership sponsored various events around campus to remind students of the importance of preventing hazing. One of the events throughout the week that had the biggest turnout was “Donut Haze.” This event took place in the SUB overhang and students recieved free donuts and hazing prevention buttons. Students enjoyed stopping by before classes to pick up quick breakfast, but it was also very beneficial for them to talk about hazing prevention week while there. Ojashbi Ghimire, a sophomore mathematics and risk management major said, “The whole prevention campaign and idea is making people more aware. It’s saving lives
after all.” The office of SLL also hosted another event for hazing prevention week, the Instagram Scavenger Hunt that took place all week. Students were asked to follow the office’s Ghimire Instagram page and look for their daily hints they posted. Each hint led students to a particular destination on campus. At that particular place on campus, there was a clue. Students had to take a picture with the clue and post it in their story and tag @ulmstudentlifeandleadership. This provided a fun game and a little distraction from the stress of exams and assignments for students. According to ULM Student
Life and Leadership, “Melanie Johnson was the only one who played along all week by tagging us in the photos of each landmark and the only one to get every one of them right in their stories. She was the winner of this fun and exciting game and won a lot of ULM goodies.” Melanie Johnson, freshman pre-dental hygiene major, was proud to win the scavenger hunt and said, “I loved the scavenger hunt because it just Johnson gave me a little fun activity to do every day to kind of remind me that college doesn’t have to be all so stressful." contact Nishma Gautam at gautamn1@warhawks.ulm.edu
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photo courtesy Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
HAZING PASSOUT AND "DONUT HAZE" FUN: (Top) Students discuss ways to prevent hazing on campus. (Bottom) Eta Chi Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha shares donuts at their "Donut Haze" event.
photo by Miles Jordan
"THESE HANDS DON'T HAZE": At the passout, students received a paper sharing facts about hazing on campuses.
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FREESTYLE
On Campus-Event
COLORFUL HANDS The 'These Hands Don't Haze Board" after students got creative.
photo by Miles Jordan
Handprint s agains t hazing Fun events provide information for students about prevention by Chelsea Terrell Hazing is a serious issue that many campuses around the world deal with. The ULM family, however, is working hard to prevent hazing on our campus. The Student Life and Leadership supported the National Hazing Prevention Week by hosting various giveaways and events to shine the light on hazing awareness. Each day the campus provided different handouts for students as they were walking through campus to class. The new organization on campus, the Ambitious Women Society, created a board for students to paint their handprints on to prove they are pledging against hazing on campus. Mr. ULM, Blake Stone, proudly
painted his handprint on the colorful board. He is passionate about the cause and said, “I feel like this is very important because of recent events. There has been a lot of tragedies and a lot of lives lost over craziness and basically stupidity.” Students also got a marker to sign their names by their handprint so students can see everyone who supports the cause. This board was a fun, great way to showcase student’s support for hazing prevention. Other organizations such as Tau Omicron Chi hosted various give outs around campus to remind students about hazing. The Toxicology organization hosted the give out, “Hazing is Toxic,” where they handed out candy and talked to students. Vannah Boyte, member of the organization said, “Hazing prevention is very important to all organizations because studies have shown the various negative effects of hazing on the mental and physical health of individuals.” The Wesley Foundationalso proBoyte vided waters
and “These Hands Don’t Haze” bracelets along with Student Life’s giveaway, “Be Cool- Don’t Haze,” where they handed out popsicles and hazing prevention buttons. The foundation also hosted a water and koozie pass out which gave them another opportunity to talk to other students about prevention. Although the giveaways are only a glimpse into what the campus is doing to support National Hazing Prevention Week, it reminds students about how important this issue is. “Hazing is an important thing to talk about because it isn’t always what we see in the movies, it can be as simple as making a new member of an organization do something they find morally wrong,” said Katherine Irving, a senior political Irving science major. These events are important on campus and it will open student's eyes to the importance of preventing hazing.
contact Chelsea Terrrell at terrelcl@warhawks.ulm.edu
photo courtesy of Student Life and Leadership Facebook
PAINTING YOUR MARK: Board begins to fill up as students paint their colorful handprints.
photo by Miles Jordan
CLAIMING AWARENESS: President of Campus Activites Board, Siddarth Gaulee signs his name to show his support for hazing prevention on campus.
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Health
Pharmacy students break stigma surrounding HIV by Alice Harper
Although about 20,085 people in Louisiana have HIV, according to AIDSVu, there is still a stigma surrounding the disease. Remember the Ribbon, an initiative in the Student National Pharmaceutical Association, hosted an educational HIV prevention and awareness event in the hopes of bringing an end to that stigma last Tuesday. “HIV infection is easily preventable and talking about it helps to address the stigma surrounding the disease,” said Ryan Broussard, the Remember the Ribbon committee chair. HIV is no longer a death sentence, but it is still better to be safe as HIV damages your immune system making it difficult to fight off diseases. Once HIV is exposed to air it’s no longer alive so people should not
worry about contracting the disease through everyday contact with the environment. The disease is spread by bodily fluids usually through sex. Sharing needles or cups can also lead a person to being HIV positive. People between the ages of 20 and 24 are more likely to contract HIV. Luckily, there are many methods available to prevent HIV such as abstinence, using condoms correctly during sex and avoiding sharing needles. Some new preventive methods include pre-exposure prophylaxis and post-exposure prophylaxis. PrEP is a daily pill for people who have a high risk of contracting HIV. The group who has the highest risks for contracting the disease are gay and bisexual men, according to the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention. PrEP helps lower the
chances of getting HIV by 90 percent. PEP must be used within 72 hours of being exposed to HIV for it to be effective. Then, the pill should continue to be taken for at least 28 days. Madeline Dorsey, the vice president of SNPhA, said she believes getting tested for HIV is important especially since STDs are prevelant in Monroe. Dorsey said it is everyone’s responsibility to keep themselves safe. “Getting tested for HIV is taking accountability for your own health,” said Dorsey, a pharmacy student. According to Dorsey, learning if you are HIV positive or not will reduce the anxiety one might have around the topic. And it is better to know than be in the dark.
HIV FACTS
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million
15% 19/1000 31/1000
Approximately one million people in the U.S. are living with HIV.
About 15 percent of them (1 in 7) are unaware they are infected. The national death rate in 2012 was 19 deaths per 1,000 people with diagnosed HIV. Highest death rate was 31 deaths per 1,000 people with diagnosed HIV in Louisiana. Source: cdc.gov
contact Alice Harper at harperaf@warhawks.ulm.edu
By Appointment
graphic by Sunil Bishwokarma
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Prevention
Forum teaches dangers of hazing by Loryn Kykendall
Last semester, seven ULM students from Kappa Alpha Psi were arrested during the investigation of a possible hazing incident. However, after the arrests were made, students still did not consider hazing as an issue that affects ULM, according to the University Police Department. While 86 percent of students are against hazing and say that it is unnecessary, less than 50 percent think that it is a problem at their school. This makes it difficult for real change to be made, but ULM still pushes to prevent hazing in any organization on campus. UPD hosted a Hazing Prevention Forum last Monday to educate and warn students about the dangers of hazing, and provide resources on how to report any hazing incidents that do occur. Attendees included over 60 percent of ULM’s Greek Life members as well as many RSO members. The speakers were Sgt. Arthur Bradshaw and Lt. Jeremy Kent from UPD who shared what they felt to be the most important hazing information for students to learn. Punishments for hazing incidents are often harsh, according to UPD.
graphic by Prajal Prasai
Earlier this year, UPD met with officials at Dillard University who spoke about a student who was found to be connected to a hazing incident and was sentenced to 10 years in prison.
Awareness
Despite strict laws around the issue, hazing still happens. Sometimes hazing goes unnoticed because the victims are too scared to report anything.
“Nobody wants to admit that everybody wants hazing to be over,” Bradshaw said. There are many ways to report hazing anonymously if the individual
is worried about their identity being discovered. On the ULM Safe app, you can send anonymous tips to UPD. While lack of victims speaking out is a big reason that hazing often goes unreported, there are also many instances in which organizations know that hazing is going on but do little or nothing to stop it. “Listen to people. Intolerance is important,” said Tykiah George, a freshman pre-nursing major. At ULM, if an organization is discovered to have known about hazing going on within their group without taking action against it, they can be charged a $10,000 fine. “If you see something, say something,” Kent said. “Recognize that there are real consequences for actions of hazing.” Chailiah May, a freshman prepharmacy major, said required anti-hazing events like this one are an important part of college life. Every school is affected by hazing, and May said she believes no student should think that they are exempt from caring about it. “It holds everyone to the same standard,” May said.
contact Loryn Kykendall at kykendalllk@warhawks.ulm.edu
Sorority educates campus on sickle cell disease by Ashlyn Dupree
photo by Miles Jordan
FIGHTING CHANCE: The Theta Zeta Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha hand out fliers detailing facts about sickle cell disease to students.
Eye diseases. Gall stones. Bacterial infections. Anemia. Strokes. These are all the risks that come with sickle cell disease. The Theta Zeta Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha passed paper handouts on Tuesday for September Sickle Cell Awareness Month so students know the risks of sickle cell disease and facts about it. Michaela Bell, the president of the Theta Zeta Chapter, said that the sickle cell awareness handout is a tradition they hope to continue. “We do this for the month of September every year. It gives awareness to some people who don’t know about sickle cell. Some people don’t even know that they have the trait,” said Bell, a senior speech language and pathology major. While sickle cell does come with
risks, according to Science Daily, sickle cell disease fights against other diseases like malaria. Also, many students should know that sickle cell can affect anyone—whether you’re African American or not, according to Raven Ross, a member of Theta Zeta Chapter. According to the paper handout, the lifespan for people with sickle cell disease was only 21 years, but now people are living up to 40 years and older. While life expectancy has increased, Bell said sickle cell disease is still something that should be taken seriously. “I don’t think people take it as serious as it can Bell be," Bell said. "I know that for some people it can af-
fect them in a major way and for others it may not be." Because of how serious sickle cell disease actually is, Ross said it is important to get tested for the sickle cell trait, especially if you are thinking about having a child. “If you are thinking about having a child and you and your partner both of you have the trait, your child could be susceptible to sickle cell disease and you would have never known,” said Ross, a pharmacy student. Ross said that a big misconception about sickle cell disease is that many people believe sickle cell disease is not curable. “Most people probably don’t think it has a cure and it does have a cure—bone marrow transplant,” Ross said. contact Ashlyn Dupree at dupreeaf@warhawks.ulm.edu
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FREESTYLE FREESTYLE
Critique Review
1987 | 2014
Overdose by 80s: Autopsy on our film by Alexis Page
1984 | 2016
“Back to the Future.” “Ghostbusters.” “Robocop.” “Aliens.” “The Terminator.” These iconic films and countless others helped create the “Count Chocula”-flavored 1980s, a decade the film world almost worships. Their legacy remains in the entertainment industry today as future generations bond over these radical movies. However, has Lady Hollywood injected more “Hi-C Ecto Cooler” than she can tolerate? Let’s begin our autopsy with remakes. Lady Hollywood continues to remake many 80s films like “Friday the 13th (1980),” “The Evil Dead (1981),” “A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)” and “Robocop (1987).” Remakes are quite polarizing. Michael Rechtschaffen of The Hollywood Reporter gave 2010’s “A Nightmare on Elm Street” remake a harsh 30 out of 100 and said, “The back-to-the-beginning approach graphic by Sunil Bishwokarma unimaginatively goes through the
1981 | 2013
motions, offering scant justification for its boring existence…” However, Williams Goss of Film. com gave 2013’s “The Evil Dead” remake a positive 7.5 out of 10 and said, “The downright gnarliest mainstream horror release in recent memory…” Remakes are generally seen as unnecessary bogus. Next in our autopsy are 80s influenced films. These modern movies take place or borrow elements from the 80s era. Such films like “Atomic Blonde (2017),” “Thor: Ragnarok (2017),” “Bumblebee (2018),” “Bohemian Rhapsody (2018),” “Rocketman (2019)” and “Joker (2019)” take place or wear an 80s aesthetic: glossy and neonpumped or gritty and dirty. Notice the frequency in releases? That’s a big bowl of “Smurf Berry Crunch!” We need insight for our final procedure. No better to ask than someone who lived in this tubular time like history professor Christopher Blackburn. Blackburn said
generation gaps are one cause to the remaking of 80s films. “I think it’s mostly the demographic in the country. People from the 80s are in their 30s, 40s now. They’re gonna watch these movies and pass it on to their kids. It’s nostalgia,” Blackburn said. Blackburn also said it could be because of corporate companies. “It’s a business at the end of the day,” Blackburn said. “They know people will spend money on this stuff. They will make movies that make money.” Blackburn even said there’s a possibility for a 90s era in the future. “Give it 10 years and everything will be 90s,” Blackburn said. We’ll never know exactly if Lady Hollywood overdosed on “Ecto Cooler,” or maybe “New Coke.” Regardless, we’ll keep loving the 80s and munch on “Mr. T cereal” and “chill pills!” contact Alexis Page at pagean@warhawks.ulm.edu
Literature
Remember to read dangerously by Killian Hicks A book’s one desire is to be read, but because of school rules or government issues, many books have been banned from being held in public schools or libraries. Sigma Tau Delta brought banned books back to life by holding a banned book reading this past Wednesday on campus. The English honor society presented a platform at this event for people to get up and read their favorite books that have been historically banned in America and around the world due to their content. It is a subtle reminder of those who struggled and fought for our freedom of expression in the past. In this reading, there were six works shared- “To Kill a Mocking Bird” by Harper Lee, “Beloved” by Toni Morrison, “1984” by George Orwell, “Perks of Being a Wallflower” by Stephen
Chbosky, “Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark” by Alvin Schwartz and finally “Brave New World” by Aldous Huxley. Each of these books have been banned at some point throughout history. From full bans by a government to smaller scale bans in schools or libraries, the reasons range from government critiques like “1984” and “Brave New World” to sexual and suicidal content like “Perks of Being a Wallflower.” Adam Blackburn, a senior English and history major, read Brave New World. “[‘Brave New World’] says a lot about society today. The different ways in which he uses these symbols, the different classes and the work they can do and the suppression of ideas to produce ‘happiness’ is very germane to what we have today,” said Blackburn, the president of Sigma Tau Delta. Censorship of literature is still an im-
portant issue of debate in 2019 just like it was in the 1960s in America. Censorship of literature is one of the reasons this event is held for students. “Books really are one of the few expressions we have to experience new ideas. It is our responsibility as students and people to experience as many things as we can,” Blackburn said. This event is part of a national Banned Books Week that happens every September. It is an annual event to celebrate the freedom to read. The reason these banned book readings are held around the country is to remind both the readers and listeners to play gracefully with ideas. Every time one of these books is read, the dream that was its reason to be written lives on. contact Killian Hicks at hickssk@warhawks.ulm.edu
photo by Amelia Wilkes
BANNED READING: Student reads from a book banned from public schools to the audience.
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Crossword
Horoscope Aries
Scorpio
Collaborate to deal with an unexpected situation. Provide what’s needed before it’s asked for. Strengthen a partnership by dedicating stable support. Reap what you sow.
You’re creating a buzz. Use your power responsibly. Stay in communication. Adapt to breaking news in real time. Direct the spotlight toward solutions.
Sagittarius
Slow to avoid mistakes or accidents. Watch for pitfalls or unexpected obstacles. Physical action gets your brain pumping with your heart. Dance your worries away.
On-Campus Events
3 Fictional reporter Lois 4 “The doctor __” 5 “God” prefix 6 Film in which Streisand plays a yeshiva boy 7 Japanese rolls 8 Before, in verse 9 Mythical big bird 10 Usage measurer 11 French farewell 12 Ice show venues 13 Baker’s dough raiser 21 Sac fly stat 22 “The Simpsons” disco guy 24 Geeky-sounding candy 25 Knight’s lady 26 “Smooth Operator” singer 27 Kerfuffles 28 Lummox 29 __ The Museum: Stockholm exhibit honoring a pop group 30 Singer Tormé 33 Sunken ship explorer
34 __ of a kind 35 Peevish state 36 Verdi opera 37 Editor’s “never mind that change” 38 Jekyll’s alter ego 40 Gateway Arch designer Saarinen 41 More, for Miguel 45 Rearward at sea 46 Many “Star Trek” extras 47 Mars explorer 48 Friend of Maria in “West Side Story” 49 Author Asimov 50 Singer Furtado 51 Octet count 52 Swiped 55 Resting upon 56 Honey alternative 57 Pot starter 58 Ballerinas dance on them 59 Makes a mistake 61 NYC summer hrs. 62 Actress Charlotte
Lucrative opportunities abound. Follow up on a brilliant suggestion. Compute expenses and get creative to work out a budget that supports the project.
Taurus
Gemini
specifying twice the payment for certain situations 42 “¿Cómo __ usted?” 43 Pre-holiday nights 44 Helped 45 Exist 46 Opulent home 47 *Wet wooded region 53 Early stage 54 “I’m there!” ... and hint to the first part of the answers to starred clues 60 Lab vessel 61 Therefore 63 Radamès in 36-Down, e.g. 64 And others, in Lat. 65 Author Roald 66 Wild West film 67 Provocative 68 French “head” 69 Newspapers, collectively DOWN 1 Snow glider 2 Lima is its capital
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Libra
Monitor finances to take advantage of recent changes. Stick to reliable routines and tested techniques. Avoid risk or expensive gambles. Leverage compound interest.
ACROSS 1 Bowler’s challenge 6 River in western Belgium 10 “Quite contrary” gardener 14 Dog guide 15 Paris currency 16 Singer Adams 17 Bert’s Muppet roommate 18 Tiny bit of a min. 19 “Bob’s Burgers” daughter 20 *Zero degrees, on a compass 22 Looks for 23 *Fiduciary entity whose holdings are unknown to its beneficiaries 26 Deli hanger 31 Rivière contents 32 Sun-dried brick 33 Campus housing 35 Ceremonial shoulder-tohip band 39 *Life insurance clause
FREESTYLE FREESTYLE
Settle into a shady spot for peaceful solitude and reflection. Process recent transitions. Hold a private ritual. Rest and recharge for what’s ahead.
Capricorn
Cancer Prioritize fun, romance and family. Raise the odds of sweet harmony by providing basic structures like delicious treats and music. Share beauty, inspiration and love.
Confer with allies and friends. You get farther with group support. Guard against impetuous reactions. Get creative to adapt to changes. Teach and learn simultaneously.
Leo
Aquarius
Stay flexible with expectations around home and family. A project develops at its own pace. Beautiful flowers grow with steady care and attention. Keep cleaning messes.
Stay flexible with a professional project. Conditions are in flux. Wait for best timing. Consult intuition as well as hard facts. An opportunity for advancement beckons.
Virgo
Pisces
Monitor communications channels for breaking news. Adapt, and participate in a wider conversation. Speak out and present a persuasive argument tactfully. Your voice matters.
Enjoy an adventure. Explore new flavors, ideas or vistas. Travel and study. Enjoy classes and investigations. Follow an inspiration or passion. Discover wondrous treasures.
Chelsea’s ‘Pick of the Week’ A Shot of Reality Join in on the fun at Bayou Pointe Tuesday, Oct. 1, for “A Shot of Reality.” This event is hosted by Campus Activities Board and will be held from six p.m. to seven p.m. Although this event is intended to educate students on the importance of alcohol safety and awareness, it is going to be presented in a fun way. It will include comedy and involve participation as an interactive and educational presentation. I think it will bring light to alcohol awareness but in a fun way that will hopefully bring a crowd.
Warhawks vs. Memphis Tigers Pink Pumpkins for Cure Time to get our maroon and gold face paint and journey because this is our second weekend in a row where ULM’s football team will once again play at home in the beloved Malone Stadium. This will be an early day game. Kick off time will be 2:45 p.m. as the Warhawks take on the Memphis Tigers. Our football season will fly by so get out there and enjoy tailgating with your friends and cheering on our football team. The football team works really hard and we have to show our appreciation by filling those stands and chanting, “GO HAWKS! GO!”
For the next two weeks, the Health Studies Student Association will be decorating and showing off their pink pumpkins. The organization will be exhibiting their pumpkins in front of the Student Union. For $5 someone donates, he or she will be able to pick a decorated pumpkin to take home. Any donations are highly appreciated by the organization. All donations will go to the Women’s Center in West Monroe to pay for uninsured mammograms. This is a great cause so get out there and donate $5 to get your own pink pumpkin.
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SPORTS
Column
Water Ski team deserves respect from student body
We’ve heard it too many times over the years. “I don’t support our teams because they never win.” Okay. What if I told you there’s a team on campus that does nothing but win? Oh wait, you still won’t support them. Hear me out though because it’s time we begin paying attention to our water ski team. The university’s water ski team competes in the National Collegiate Water Ski Association. The organization has a national championship tournament they do every fall to determine who’s the best team in the country. There are 40 they’ve hosted; ULM has won 29. We’re not only the “best on the bayou,” we’re the best in any body of water and you can take that to the bank. There is no other team with a history of success nationally than the ULM Water Ski team. Over 70 percent of the national championships have been brought back to the bayou. You might say that the “big” schools don’t compete against us, but that’s a lie. Schools like LSU, Florida State and Michigan State are all among the teams our water ski team beats every year. If school pride and a winning dynasty isn’t enough to convince you, then do it for your fellow students. Most, if not all, of them are international students from eastern Europe. If you catch them and President Nick Bruno in a room, you’re in for a show. The ULM president likes to show off the talent in the room. He’ll ask them to raise their hand if they’ve won a national championship. After a few hands go up he’ll ask who’s won two, then three. Come October some of the team might be able to say they’ve won four national championships. Whether it be to support your friends, the university or see a winning dynasty in action, you have to support the water ski team. In October, the team will be competing for their 30th national championship. Although they will be out of town, supporters can still watch the event from the NCWSA’s Facebook page. And remember next time you complain about a ULM team not winning, you better “put some respect” on the water ski team. contact Alfonzo Galvan galvana@warhawks.ulm.edu
Look Ahead
Softball set to begin fall schedule with 2 games by Miles Jordan
Softball is set to begin its fall ball play on Saturday heading to Shreveport. The Warhawks will play a total of seven games over a two week period of time, playing at home on Oct. 6, 11 and 13. This will be the first chance to see secondyear head coach, Molly Fichtner’s team in action. The team is coming off a rollercoaster of a season. ULM struggled in the regular season, going just 14-42, before surprising everyone by getting to the semifinals in Sun Belt Conference tournament as an eight-seed, falling just one win short of the championship game. The Warhawks return after losing six seniors to graduation, including the softball career hit leader Sydney McKay. Beyond just McKay, ULM will look to replace fellow
outfielder Victor Pederson’s production. A potential breakout candidate for the outfield group is returning sophomore Korie Kreps, during her freshman year Kreps finished third on the team in batting average at .289. Kreps took her game to another level during conference play with a .355 batting average, including four doubles and a homerun. The outfield will not be the only position group looking for new contributors as the Warhawks will enter fall with a new starter at catcher, first base, second base and third base as all four positions graduated. The pitching staff too will have a makeover, albeit a smaller one as Blaire Wilson transferred over the off-season leaving a spot open. Even with all the open spots, the Warhawks are not lacking for leadership as they return conference tournament hero Jayden
Mount and Jessie Watts, who both played extensively last season. Mount is the infielder returner to look out for. She finished second on the team in batting average at just over .300 at .302. Mount also led the way for ULM in home runs with seven. The pitching staff will be the game changer during both fall ball and when the games begin to count during the spring. The staff is young with only two upperclassmen in infielder and pitcher, Watts and McNeese State transfer, Amber Coons. The staff is led by workhorse sophomore Adrianna Chavarria who led the team in wins, appearances and innings last season. The first home game for fall ball will be Sunday, Oct. 6 against Tyler Junior College, with the first game set to begin at one p.m.
contact Miles Jordan at jordanm1@warhawks.ulm.edu
Recap
Soccer falls on the road to S. Ala, 3-0 by Miles Jordan
photo by Miles Jordan
RUNNING IT UP: Freshman Melissa Taft looks to run the ball up field in an earlier match versus Grambling State.
Soccer continued its set of conference games against South Alabama in Mobile. For the third time and for the second game in a row, the Warhawks were shut out losing 3-0 to the Jaguars. The Warhawks have not beaten the Jaguars in their last 13 matches with the last win coming in 2006, with the Warhawks winning 1-0. In recent games ULM has struggled to both get shots and stop the opposing team from shooting and the match versus South Alabama was no different, as the Jaguars had 37 shots to the Warhawks’ five. “We had some players come in and play very well, but we can’t afford to take mental breaks,” head coach Keyton Wheelock said. The Warhawks started the game successfully, keeping the Jaguars off the board due to goalkeeper Rian Kasner had three saves early in the contest. “Defensively, we stayed disciplined for 38 minutes,” Wheelock said. “We had a two-minute break where we lost focus and South capitalized on it.”
The Jaguar attack though would come through in the 38th minute as freshman Gracie Wilson scored on a header to put South Alabama up. Only two minutes would go by before the Jaguars doubled their lead as sophomore Tilly Wilkes used her head to put another goal passed the Warhawk defense. Within the first 10 minutes of the second half, the Jaguars had four more shot attempts before Wilson scored again, putting South Alabama up 3-0. The Warhawks nearly got on the board late. Junior Rahel Zerazion hit two consecutive strikes that were saved by the Jaguars’ goalkeeper, Justice Stanford. Sophomore Valerie Flejisman also made an attempt to end the clean sheet for the Jaguars, but missed wide right ending any further attack from the Warhawks. ULM will return home to play Texas State on Friday, October 5th.
contact Miles Jordan at jordanm1@warhawks.ulm.edu
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SPORTS
Volleyball
Warhawks lose Conference opener to UT-Arlington by Miles Jordan
A three game slate for ULM volleyball came and ended over the week. For the first time all season, the Warhawks got to return home facing off against both McNeese State and Alcorn State and won both matches, 3-1 and 3-0 respectively. “It felt great to be back home,” head coach Charlie Olson said. “If you can get away from traveling, even for a day or two, it’s a relief.” The only sour mark over the week came during the first conference game versus UT-Arlington, as the Warhawks dropped the game three matches to one. ULM opened up the home day and beat McNeese State, 3-1. The two teams battled to begin the contest but strong efforts from both Mikaela Worley and Kate Blasingame helped push the Warhawks forward. “We executed the game plan perfectly,” Olson said. “We came in and served tough and handed them their first reception errors. We used playing in a larger facility to our advantage.” The Warhawks handled won the first two sets, 25-9 and 25-12. The Lady Braves would not roll over as they saved their best performance for last, narrowly falling to the Warhawks, 29-27.
The Warhawks then traveled to Texas to play UT-Arlington The Warhawks would start fast and win the first set, 29-27. The Mavericks would not let the Warhawks win even the first set easily as multiple comebacks brought them back before back-toback kills from Cali Assaley and Blasingame won the match. “After the first set, we felt as if things were going in our favor,” Olson said. “We were excellent in serve receive, so kudos to our passers for giving our setters balls in system.” The next three sets would be different though. The Warhawks took an early lead like in set one but the Mavericks came back again. This time the comeback became too much as the Mavericks went on a run giving them a six point led, before a ULM timeout. The timeout stopped little as UTArlington cruised to a 25-20 win. The third and fourth sets would not go ULM’s way, the Mavericks rushed out to 3-0 leads in both sets and won, 25-15 and 25-14, respectively. The Warhawks next return home to play I-20 rival, Louisiana Tech on Tuesday as well as conference foes Coastal Carolina and Appalachian State on Friday and Sunday.
photo by Miles Jordan
LET’S TALK: Volleyball head coach, Charlie Olson lectures his team during an exhibition match.
contact Miles Jordan at jordanm1@warhawks.ulm.edu
Football
ULM continues homestand against Memphis by Jaylen Holyfield Next week, the Warhawks take on the Memphis Tigers in Malone Stadium. The Tigers are from the ACC West conference and are undefeated so far. ULM has played Memphis three times in the past, only winning once in 1979, 21-20. Last year, the Warhawks lost a high scoring game, 37-29. To stop the Tigers, ULM must stop quarterback Brady White. White on the year has 914 passing yards and eight touchdowns to only two interceptions. White is the catalyst for the team’s success in not turning the ball over. The Warhawks will need to force White into bad throws. A good way to do so is to get pressure on White, which has been an issue for the Warhawks all season. If ULM can get after White, then they will stand a good chance at winning the ball game. Offensively, Memphis is not a one-manband, as freshman running Kennith Gainwell has helped keep the Tigers balanced. On the season, Gainwell has 411 yards on just 62 carries, giving him a robust 6.6 yards per carry. Gainwell has also chipped in four touchdowns
Last Matchup Aug. 31, 2017
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on the ground. Gainwell has also been a consistent recipient of White’s passes with 14 catches for 97 yards and a touchdown through the air as well.
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The Warhawks must avoid throwing at cornerback Sanchez Blake Jr. Blake has one of the Tigers’ three interceptions. Blake is also leading the team with 23 tackles. The best course of action for ULM is to run to the other side of the
formation away from Blake. The Warhawks must hand the ball off to Josh Johnson. Johnson has been the Warhawks’ most consistent playmaker. Johnson has nearly 500 yards through four games. After another near 100 yard performance against South Alabama, Johnson needs to be the workhorse. ULM has had a stunning turnaround in the turnover department this year. Each game the Warhawks have forced a turnover and gotten the offense more possessions. Against Memphis, the defense needs to continue their play. Corey Straughter should be the player to look at, as Straughter already has three interceptions on the year. The most important thing for ULM is getting the crowd involved. Memphis is a good team, but they have not lost for a reason. If the Warhawks can come out hot and score early, the crowd can get involved. Scoring early and putting pressure on a good Memphis team will be paramount to a ULM victory. The Warhawks have a chance to upset the Tigers on Military Appreciation Day and these are the ways how. contact Jaylen Holyfield at jordanm1@warhawks.ulm.edu
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Football
photo by Miles Jordan
TEAM TACKLE: Fifth year senior linebacker Cortez Sisco Jr. (left) helps the Warhawks make tackle against South Alabama
Warhawks defeat Jaguars using 2 Josh system ULM tops S. Ala in conference opener, 30-17 by Alfonzo Galvan Evans with the ball. Handoff to Josh. Or was it a pass to “other” Josh? Either way, same result, another first down and eventually a touchdown. The ULM Warhawks (2-2) opened up conference play at home Saturday and beat the South Alabama Jaguars (1-4) with a score of 30-17. ULM is now 1-0 in the Sun Belt Conference. With Saturday’s victory, ULM leads South Alabama in their all-time series 4-2. They are also now 3-0 at home against the Jaguars. Matt Viator, ULM head coach, praised the South Alabama team for stopping the Warhawks running game but then praised his team for finding a way to win in the end. “I think their game plan was obviously to
run right at us and try to take advantage of their size,” Viator said. Junior running back Josh Johnson had another good game alongside junior tight end Josh Pederson. Both players gave senior quarterback Caleb Evans options in getting the ball up the field. Like every other game this season, the Warhawks were haunted by the ghosts of a bad first quarter. Evans showed improvement in his first quarter performance completing three of four attempted passes. The defense, especially fifth-year senior linebacker Cortez Sisco Jr., stepped up and kept the Jaguars offense in check. Sisco Jr. had seven tackles in the first quarter alone. He ended the game with 13. After the Jaguars scored first, ULM was fortunate enough to score and end the first quarter 7-7. “That’s the game of football sometimes the defense is going to be down, sometimes the offense is going to be down. It’s a reverse road, we just got to come together and fight to finish,” Sisco said. The Warhawks’ running game was stalled throughout the game by a tough Jaguars’ defense. Josh Johnson was held to 93-yards rushing for the night, 49-yards came from one run. Going into the game he was averaging
128.7 rushing yards per game. The Warhawks offense was forced to heavily rely on Evans’ throwing arm to get some yards. Evans threw for 286-yards. “We as an offense just kept saying our defense keeps getting us stops so we got to come through for the defense,” Evans said. Another high point of the game was junior cornerback Corey Straughter had another interception. His interception in the second quarter marked his third consecutive game this season with an interception. After Pederson scored the next ULM touchdown came courtesy of fifth year senior wide receiver Marquis McCray. He scored off of a 48-yard touchdown pass from Evans in the second quarter. A 21-yard touchdown pass from Evans to redshirt junior wide receiver Jonathan Hodoh sealed the game for the Warhawks at the beginning of the fourth quarter. The Jaguars made it back on the scoreboard but not before another Warhawks touchdown courtesy of a 13-yard run by Evans. The Warhawks will next play Saturday at home against the University of Memphis. Kickoff is slated for 2:45 p.m. contact Alfonzo Galvan at galvana@warhawks.ulm.edu