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September 16, 2019
Menstural products should be free in public restrooms P 4
GOT A GOOD BITE?
Self-defense empowers female Warhawks P 8
Monroe band breaks iTunes chart P 10
Students worry about quality of Schulze food P 9
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KNOE- Sixty-six-year-old Randall Byrd was arrested on Sept. 10 for his felony charges concerning several fraudulent transactions through eBay over the course of several years. A claim was made by eBay Inc. back in May, and reports of fraudulation show that an approximated $853,836 had been scammed from eBay buyers since 2004. Byrd would list postings of gold bullion and/ or gold coins for sale, however, once he received the payment he would never send the gold bullion and/ or gold coins out to the consumers. Requesting the help of the Louisiana State Police to help with the investigation, the FBI had froze Byrd’s account at Capital One bank on Aug. 27, and investigators had received a 93-page report detailing his bank account’s history tracking all the way back to 2004. Byrd’s bond has been
KNOEFifty-seven-year-old Matthew W. Huston and 36-yearold Theodore Christopher Herr were arrested for carrying a gun to West Monroe highschool Tuesday, Sept. 10. The result of their actions led to an hour-long lockdown of the school. A bond of $6,200 was set for both, however, denied after their 72-hour long meeting. Another public bond hearing is planned for next Monday at 9 a.m. As they have been charged not only for the felony of carrying a firearm on a school campus, but also the act of criminal trespassing, their bond was increased. As for the school, principal of West Monroe High School, Shelby Ainsworth claims that the school is currently making plans to prevent the acts that took place Tuesday from happening again.
MCT- New California bill will ban the use of exotic animals in circus shows all across the state and is pending on the signature of Gov. Gavin Newsom to sign the bill into law. If the bill passes, lions, tigers, bears, monkeys, elephants and many more will be freed from their cages. California will also be the third state, after Hawaii and New Jersey, to pass a law forbidding the use of these animals in their shows. However, dogs and horses do not fall under the criteria of an exotic animal along with the use of bulls, goats and pigs in rodeos. The bill will not be made into law until Newson signs the legislation, however, the change looks promising as the bill has already been approved with a 35-0 senate vote last Wednesday, Sept. 11.
MCT- Disney is currently updating the contracts and forms on how they pay the creators of their shows. This will save Disney money from outside bidders who are causing the prices to jump up and gives Disney the flexibility to manage the shows that are on their networks. By determining the value of shows based on the financial reports from other series and past seasons of a show, Disney is negotiating ways to allow participants to receive a percentage of income from the series after the airing of the second season. This allows Disney to avoid determining the fair market value before broadcasting a tv-show through Disney+. The contracts also allow Disney to upload their videos to their streaming website Disney+ without paying other companies for their own property.
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Bond set for high school intruders
Pie a Delta, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc., 11 a.m., Quad
Introduction to Femhawks panel, 4:30 p.m., Walker Hall Managing money, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc., 7 p.m., Walker Hall
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WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS
"A coward is incapable
September 16
of exhibiting love; it is the prerogative of the brave."
1840: Slavery abolished in all French territories. 1908: General Motors files papers of incorporation.
Mahatma Gandhi, Indian Activist
1940: Congress passes the Selective Service Act, which calls for the first peacetime draft in U.S. history. 1975: Administrators for Rhodes Scholarships announce the decision to begin offering fellowships to women.
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1994: Britain's government lifts the 1988 broadcasting ban against the member of Ireland's Sinn Fein and Irish paramilitary groups.
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TODAY IN HISTORY
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ULM water ski team received their championship ring after winning the national competition for the 29th time.
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Campus Affairs
School named in honor of alumna ULM hosted family and friends of the late William D. “Bill” Hoover at an event last Monday, announcing an endowment fund for scholarships and faculty development and the naming of the William D. Hoover School of accounting, financial and information services in the College of Business and Social Sciences. Hoover graduated from ULM in 1960 with a degree in accounting. He went on to become a successful Northeast Louisiana CPA and businessman. Hoover was an advocate for education and a long-time financial supporter of the university. Dr. Nick Bruno, the president, commended on Hoover’s “entrepreneurial spirit” “In Monroe and this area there are a number of individuals who had remarkable entrepreneurial opportunities, and they took them and did extremely well,” Bruno said, referring to Hoover. His wife of 62 years, Lois Pela-
nowsky Hoover, and their children and spouses, Gary and Cindy Hoover, Richmond and Terri Hoover Odom, Scott and Gayle Hoover Frick, established an endowment fund in Mr. Hoover’s name after his death at age 82 on Jan. 24, 2018. Dr. Ron Berry, Dean of the College of Business and Social Sciences, spoke on the living legacy the Hoover Family created to honor their patriarch. “There is no doubt in my mind that Mr. Hoover’s legacy is going to have a significant impact on the future,” Berry said. Daughter Terri Hoover Odom spoke on behalf of her family and introduced several friends who shared their thoughts about Hoover. Odom said many people in attendance made contributions to the endowment fund in her father’s name. Sept. 9 was Hoover’s birthday, which made the occasion even more meaningful to the family.
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LEGACY: Terri Hoover Odom, daughter of William Hover, (right) and Rich Odom greet the crowd during the inauguration event of the school of accounting financial and information services.
RMI program recieves endowment of $25,000
Scholarships
Terry and Susan Duke established the Terry M. Duke Endowed Scholarship for risk management and insurance, ranked ninth in the nation, with a $25,000 donation to the ULM Foundation. Terry Duke is the Area Chairman for Arthur J. Gallagher and has been an insurance broker for 36 years and his wife Susan has an interior design business. Duke believes that “the insurance field is so large and has many more facets than most people realize” which encourages a lot of young students to pursue the field. President Nick J. Bruno thanked the Dukes for photo courtesy of ULM
the endowed scholarship and said their generosity is an investment in the future. “ULM provides such an economic boost to our region, but more importantly, it trains our future professional workforce. That’s what a scholarship such as this is, an investment in students who may need or deserve additional funding to allow them to reach their academic goals and enter the workforce well-trained and well-prepared,” Bruno said. The scholarship will help students pursuing RMI degrees to put their foot on the professional world.
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OPINION
Social
Menstrual products are needs not luxuries His Perspective
Her Perspective
Prajal Prasai Sam is a student at ULM and is currently in class. However, he cannot concentrate as he is getting cramps in his belly and needs to use the restroom. Soon, he runs to the closest toilet and empties his belly. After relieving himself, he is shocked because there is no toilet paper in the stall. This situation would be a nightmare for the majority of men, but this is a reality for most women. They get menstrual cramps suddenly and need to use the restroom. But, there is no sanitary pad available. Sanitation has been declared a basic human right by the United Nations. So, with the taxes that we pay, we are supplied with products necessary to keep us clean, at least in public restrooms. However, the situation is different when it
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comes to menstrual products. Women use sanitary pads for the same purpose as toilet paper: to keep themselves clean. Even as a male, it would be logical for me to claim that sanitary pads should be available in every public restroom, free of cost. Females in the U.S. not only have to pay for menstrual products, but they also have to pay a luxury tax for them. No one would be happy if ULM told us to bring our own toilet paper, hand soap and paper towels to use in the restrooms and pay extra tax for it. According to HuffPost.com, it costs about $4.67 per female student or employee to provide free sanitary products annually. It is as cheap as a cup of frappuccino from Starbucks. One could argue that women are capable of spending five dollars on their tampons. And yes, most women are. But most people can buy their own toilet paper and hand soap. This is an inconvenience and we must understand the need and importance of those items. Let’s empathize with women who have to go through terrible cramps and bleeding every month which they can’t control. Menstruation is a natural process like breathing, urinating or defecating. These sanitary products are essential for women. contact Prajal Prasai at prasaip@warhawks.ulm.edu
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Tronada Knox There are lots of things that women buy in life- clothes, shoes, jewelry and one other special thing for “that time of the month”. Yes, ladies it’s tampons and pads. Menstrual products should be free. They are essentials that us women need as early as the age of 10 until menopause. Tampons and pads are something that have been around for decades in all different shapes, sizes and forms. You see them in the ULM’s bathrooms or restaurants. Tampons and pads should be free in the school bathrooms and public places. Not everyone has quarters in their pocket and not all women know when their period will start. Some would say that they are a luxury, but many like me think they are a need. In the U.S., food and prescription medicine is not
taxed because they are considered necessary, according to the New York Times. Louisiana and other states are on the right track to make feminine products tax free. This may not make the items free completely, but it puts us on the right track to get these feminine products for free. According to KNOE, Senator J.P. Morrell proposed to remove the tax on feminine products. The bill is now at the House for debate. Louisiana also needs to help with another feminine product too- cramping pills. Some use different types but a popular “cramping pill” right now is birth control. Birth control is far from free which is crazy because it’s a necessity. Birth control should be free for females across the country. Abortions aren’t available in every state. If you don’t want people having abortions, then make birth control free for women so no accidental pregnancies happen. The ULM’s restrooms should have free tampons and pads in the dispensers. Some girls just don’t have the means to buy their female products all the time. We should try to have trucks with tampons, pads and birth control packs come to the school to pass out every beginning and end of the semester. Let’s make it easier on us since having your period is not a luxury. contact Tronada Knox at knoxtc@warhawks.ulm.edu
Approximately 70% of women of menstruating age in the U.S. use tampons.
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OPINION
Mental Health
Hiding your emotions affects your health
Ashlyn Dupree I don’t know about you, but for me I don’t like to admit I need help. I like to figure things out on my own, try to overcome my obstacles and deal with the consequences. While it’s great to be independent and deal with your problems on your own, sometimes you need helpespecially if you are having suicidal thoughts. Maybe you doubt yourself and your abilities to do a task. Maybe you aren’t as prepared to tackle an opportunity as you thought you were. Or maybe life has become too much and you don’t want to face it anymore.
When you can’t face a problem on your own or you have suicidal thoughts, it’s time to get some help. And the best way to do that is through counseling. Now if you’re like me, you’re probably thinking, “My situation isn’t that bad. I can handle this on my own.” Or maybe you are thinking, “I know I’m depressed, but I don’t want to bother anyone with my problems.” In a study conducted by Harvard School of Public Health and the University of Rochester, they discovered that suppressing emotions may increase the risk of dying from heart disease and certain forms of cancer, according to Huffington Post. According to HCF, a study done by the University of Texas found that hiding your emotions makes them stronger. We need to see the difference between emotional suppression and emotional repression. Emotional suppression is intentionally hiding away your feelings and avoiding distressing. Emotional repression
is lacking awareness of negative emotions, according to a study done by Dr. Benjamin Chapman and others. It’s important to express your emotions. Counseling is a great way to express your emotions to someone without having to share with those closest to you. Here, at ULM we have the Counseling Center which is one resource you can use. The Counseling Center is free to all students, faculty and staff. Confidentiality is an important part of the Counseling Center’s process so you can feel comfortable sharing your issues. I have never used the Counseling Center, but I have friends who have. They shared how it really helped them get an outside perspective on their issues and also just let everything out that had been bottled up. By bottling up how you feel, it causes you to feel insecure and hatred towards yourself. According to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, the third-leading
cause of death in people 15-34 is suicide. ULM has programs set in place for those who are considering suicide or those who know someone considering suicide. One program ULM recently did is a suicide awareness and prevention workshop. While ULM has programs to help, there is a lack of funding for suicide prevention in Louisiana because of funding cuts, according to Longleaf Hospital. Even with funding cuts from Louisiana, you still have options to contact if you or someone you know is suicidal. If you or someone you know has suicidal thoughts, contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-TALK. The counselors are available 24 hours every day. Maybe you don’t feel comfortable sharing how you feel with a stranger, but you need to find someone and talk to them. Normally, I bottle up my emotions. When people ask what’s wrong, I’ll hide my emotions away and say, “I don’t want to talk about it,” or “I am fine.”
If I don’t share my emotions, I eventually blow up and take it out on others or I become emotionally drained. This isn’t fair to the other person because it may not even be their fault. By hiding your emotions and then blowing up, you hurt your relationship with loved ones. If I don’t blow up, I normally end up emotionally drained. Hiding your feelings is exhausting. So, when I’m tired of hiding my emotions, I talk to my mom. I share how I’m feeling with her and why I’m feeling that way. Sometimes she just listens and sometimes she shares advice. Everyone needs someone to talk to. Don’t be like me and hide your emotions until you are exhausted. Share how you feel because someone cares and wants to know what’s going on. Don’t let depression or suicidal thoughts overtake your life; get help. There’s nothing wrong with getting help. contact Ashlyn Dupree at dupreeaf@warhawks.ulm.edu
Louisiana
ICE detention centers overflow
Killian Hicks For the past few months the news has been bombarded by headlines about undocumented immigrants coming across our southern border and the mistreatment they experience in ICE facilities. Few people know that these detainment centers and camps are not just along the border, but across the country. There are many across the state of Louisiana, and they are at a breaking point. Existence is not illegal so I will not use that term to describe any human beings. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, more commonly known as ICE, has used Louisiana’s vast private prisons and sheriff’s departments to open 11 facilities
in the state. The ICE field office in New Orleans has been accused of a blanket policy of denying all parole for any asylum seekers coming across the border. When sued by the ACLU, it was found that the parole rate dropped from 76 percent to 1.5 percent from 2016 to 2018. Since there has been an increase of detainees across the state, and in mostly rural locations, it is difficult for these people to acquire pro-bono attorneys to represent them in different court proceedings that are necessary to get them out of these facilities. What is the solution to this problem though? The answer is neither simple nor straightforward. The first thing we can do is apply political pressure to our elected officials. It is most effective to send emails, calls and letters to your congressional representative. Put them in the spotlight for allowing these things to happen, hold them responsible. There are multiple online resources for finding out who this is for you. One of the best resources is www.house.gov where you can enter your ZIP code to find out who you need to contact. There are also
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multiple websites where you can find pre-written letters if you don’t want to type up your own. The second way we can help out with the overcrowding of detention centers is to donate to organizations that provide free legal services to help people get out of these centers and reunite families. There are many different organizations such as The Refugee and Immigrant Center for Education and Legal Services, The American
Civil Liberties Union and Kids In Need Of Defense which is an organization that specifically provides legal services to children who are in need of legal help. All of these organizations are working to improve the lives of detained migrants. There are many things that Americans disagree on politically in 2019. With the election season coming up, the issues plaguing our country are only going to be
amplified. Regardless of party affiliation, we need to work together to end the issue of overcrowding in these detention centers. From the separation of families to the issues with health and sanitation that have come out of the camps, if you have any sort of empathy there is no way that you can approve of what is happening at the border or in our own state. contact Killian Hicks at hickssk@warhawks.ulm.edu
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NEWS
Government
Students get involved in politics Voter registration, candidate forums prepare people for elections by Chelsea Terrell
Most college students are of the age to vote, but several choose not to because they do not know how the process works. This past week, a polling station was held on campus to help students in registering to vote. It is important for students to be educated on state and national voting, but it is also important for them to be educated on campus voting as well. Freshman political science major, Chloe Hillman, is running for a position on ULM’s Student Government Association. She said she is passionate about politics and believes everyone should participate in the voting process whether it is off or on campus. “I think politics are a very important aspect of life and requires people’s input because the government is for the people,” Hillman said. “I understand the ins and outs of voting and how a candidate always needs your vote.” According to the New York Times, fewer than half of Americans believe their vote will matter in the grand scheme of things. Freshman political science major, Tyler McMurry, said voting is one of the most important ways people can display their ideas.
“I think everyone should vote because why would you not want your voice to be heard?,” McMurry said. Political science professor, Dr. Leigh Hersey, supports the idea of more events like the polling station and KEDM’s public forums. “I am glad that ULM has made it easy for our students to register to vote,” Hersey said. “Voting is an important right that we have as U.S. citizens. By showing up to vote, our politicians will realize that the voices of our young people matter and they have to address these needs.” Now that freshman political science major, Jordan Jones, is of age to vote he said he will be participating in this year’s elections. Students are aware, at least on some level, of things happening in the government because of social media sites such as Twitter. Jones said he believes students should broaden their understanding of the government in their young age. “I will be voting this year,” Jones said. “I think it is very important to vote, because everyone needs to understand different forms of the government and it’s easier and better to start now rather than later.” Hersey agrees with Jones that students should begin their involvement in politics right now. “It is so important for our students to vote,” Hersey said. “The policies that our leaders are making now will impact our students over the next few years when they are establishing themselves in the workplace and society. When they vote, students are making a direct impact on their futures.” contact Chelsea Terrell at terrelcl@warhawks.ulm.edu
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Mental Health
Sorority raises suicide awareness by Ashlyn Dupree
Suicide is a difficult topic to address because most people know someone who has or has had suicidal thoughts. But Sigma Gamma Rho informed students, faculty and staff on suicide at their “You Are Not Alone” suicide prevention event this past Wednesday. “You Are Not Alone” helped others become more aware of statistics about suicide that some may not have known, according to Jasmine Belton, senior medical laboratory science major and president of Sigma Gamma Rho. “We knew Sept. was suicide awareness and prevention month so we wanted to do some-
thing simple but impactful since college students are stressed left and right with constant struggles but often don’t know resources available,” Belton said “If we can save one person with just a piece of paper they could hold on to that’s enough for us.” On the paper passed out, Belton said that it shared “a few facts, the suicide prevention hotline, the ULM Counseling Center” and a quote that said, “Suicide is a permanent solution to a temporary problem.” For Taylor Witherspoon, senior vocal performance major and member of Sigma Gamma Rho, this quote hit closer to home.
“I had suicidal thoughts myself when I was younger. I was in middle school and was being bullied and felt alone. I felt like I had no one to turn to. I looked at my mom and said, ‘No one would care if I was gone’,” Witherspoon said. According to a study done by Columbia University, 55 percent of Americans know someone who committed suicide. Belton said that she knew people who had suicidal thoughts. “A lot of my friends have had thoughts maybe not at the time that I knew them, but at some point in their life. And most millennials just hold all that in and try to be strong and independent. But just knowing that someone out there cares can mean everything,” Belton said. One important factor of preventing suicide is checking on your loved ones and Belton offering support to them, according to Suicide Prevention Hotline. Witherspoon said that knowing people cared for her is what stopped her from committing
suicide. “During that time, I had my family and people come to my aid to let me know it will be okay and that I am loved. A simple act of kindness and love towards someone that is having thoughts of depression or being suicidal is the biggest step to take,” Witherspoon said. Witherspoon said that many students were busy during this event eating, studying or just in a rush, but that she knew this event helped someone to receive “reassurance.” “We really reassured people that when times are very low, they aren’t alone and don’t have to go through it by themselves,” Witherspoon said. According to the paper passed out, 18 percent of undergraduate and 15 percent of graduate students have seriously considered attempting suicide in their lifetime. Also, young men are four times more likely to die from suicide than women. Belton said that their goal for next year’s “You Are Not Alone” is to “build on it and do more in the future.” contact Ashlyn Dupree at dupreeaf@warhawks.ulm.edu
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Mental Health
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HIDING BEHIND A SMILE: Since suicide is the second leading cause of death among college students, ULM hosts events to raise awareness of this epidemic and let students know of campus resources. Some of the events include: a suicide prevention and awareness workshop hosted by the Counseling Center and a suicide awareness walk that occurred last semester.
ULM takes action against suicide Prevention tactics learned during workshop by Kaitlin Maness
Cherie Mialaret, freshman communication major, is often the person her friends come to during times of need. Although she has always done her best, sometimes she finds it difficult to know how to properly care for them. Now, Mialaret feels more prepared after attending ULM Counseling Center’s latest suicide awareness and prevention workshop last Thursday. Mialaret learned about resources Mialaret and strategies to help people dealing with mental health issues like suicidal thoughts. “A lot of my friends struggle with mental health disorders and I’m kind of the person they go to,” Mialaret said. “So, if any of them were going to take that jump, I would want to know what to do and how to help them.” According to one of ULM’s counselors and
the workshop’s host, Kim Storm, suicide is the second leading cause of death behind car accidents among college students in the U.S. That means one in 12 students have crafted suicide plans at some point during their college careers. Storm and ULM's administration hopes to keep such a tragedy from happening to our student body. Storm said that over the past 25 years, the emotional health of college students has declined “tremendously.” Every day, 12 people between the ages of 15 and 24 will commit suicide and Storm believes it is important to know how to prevent others and yourself from reaching that level of despair. “We realize in this time of your life it’s stressful,” Storm said. “There’s a lot of changes happening and a lot of additional stress that you didn’t have before starting college, but the Counseling Center is there to help.” Former ULM student, James Coker, is proof of these statistics. Growing up, he dealt with suicidal thoughts of his own. He even fell into a deep depression and began using drugs which is a clear indicator of mental health issues, according to Storm. Coker also lost three of his friends to suicide. "I felt like life had no meaning so I didn't see the point in being alive," Coker said. In high school, freshman political science
major, Blaine Warren, had a friend who selfharmed. He would try to help her with faith-based advice, but it never worked because she didn’t
We realize in this time of your life it's stressful. Kim Storm, ULM counselor
share the same beliefs as him. Warren wishes he knew what he did now, because during the workshop Storm explained coping mechanisms that didn’t involve spirituality. “I had a friend who would hurt herself a lot, but it was hard to get her to believe in what I believed in,” Warren said.
Storm advises students that if they or another student are experiencing suicidal thoughts, to contact the ULM Counseling Center for an appointment. The Counseling Center's services are free for students and confidential. However, if the person is in immediate danger call 911 first. The Counseling Center will be alerted if the incident happens on campus so just make sure the suicidal person is safe. Mental health care can come second in this situation. ULM Counseling Center is not only a tool for suicidal students, it can be used for almost any type of help. Whether a student is needing academic advice, time management tips, relationship tips or mental health care, their needs can be met at the Counseling Center. “If you come to the Counseling Center with any kind of issue you are getting licensed mental health care,” Storm said. “So, anytime you feel like you need to talk to someone call and set up an appointment.” There are many differnt coping mechanisms to deal with suicidal thoughts and the loss of people to suicide. The one that helped Coker overcome his struggles the most is turning to his religion. contact Kaitlin Maness at manessk@warhawks.ulm.edu
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NEWS
Self-Defense
Female Warhawks empowered at UPD’s Equalizer by Kaitlin Maness
If you were to look inside Spirit Hall in Bayou Pointe Event Center last Tuesday you would see girls shouting “Stop!” and holding out their palms to ward off fake attackers during Women’s Equalizer Selfdefense program. At first glance, the exchange might have seemed silly but it could actually be the difference between life and death for some women. According to the director of the University Police Department, Tom Torregrossa, UPD brought Equalizer to campus at the request of female students. There was a worry about women’s safety on campus so the police department trained Meghan Olinger, assistant director of Bayou Pointe Event Center, and Sonni Bennet, coordinator of spirit groups, in law enforcement-based defense tactics. They are now the only two civilians in the U.S. qualified to teach the Equalizer course. “We are just average people,” Bennett Olinger said. “That’s why UPD approached us. We look like we are just one of y’all. So, if we can do it, you can do it.” Not only are the defense tactics taught law enforcement-based, they are also focused on women defending themselves from sexual predators. According to the National
Sexual Violence Resource Center, one in five women are going to be sexually assaulted at some point in their lives. Olinger and Bennett both agree that women need to be prepared for these possible situations. “We both are so passionate about this training and I mean to the point where we want to shake every woman in our lives and ask ‘Why didn’t you come? I know you were watching Netflix. You have no excuse not to come,’” Olinger said. Participants don’t have to have any experience in self-defense, but Bennett warns that the program is physically challenging especially if you aren’t used to strenuous exercise. “I’m not trying to scare anyone off,” Bennett said. “I’m just trying to be realistic.” Although the class is designed to welcome women without any selfdefense experience, it is an event that can be enjoyed by experienced fighters. Senior communication and Spanish major, Emily Healy, is trained in martial arts yet continues to participate in Equalizer anyways. She said she learns something new from the program each time she comes. “You can never stop learning,” Healy said. “Having the knowledge of how to defend yourself and developing natural reactions creates a sense of self-confidence and it leaves you feeling empowered.”
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GIRL POWER: Female students learn self-defense tactics from trained ULM faculty members, Meghan Olinger and Sonni Bennett.
contact Kaitlin Maness at manessk@warhawks.ulm.edu
READY FOR A FIGHT: Women’s Equalizer Self-defense program offers physical training to prevent sexual assault. There will be two more sessions held in Bayou Pointe Event Center on Sept. 17 and 24.
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photo courtesy Sagar Shah
photo courtesy Bethany Hellmers
UPSET STOMACH: Students take notice of Schulze cafeteria food quality declining. (Left) Bethany Hellmers, junior nursing major, posted a photo of the moldy food her boyfriend was served at Schulze on ULM Facebook group, Student to Student at ULM. (Right) ULM graduate, Sagar Shah, also posted a photo of a plastic glove inside the food he recieved while he was a student.
Schulze food quality concerns students by Ashlyn Dupree
Imagine, you’re eating a chicken sandwich. It’s just what you needed after studying and pushing yourself to get homework done. As you’re finishing your last few bites, you notice something at the bottom of your sandwich— mold. You just ate a moldy bun. For Will Ledet, junior pre-pharmacy major, this was a reality. Recently, Bethany Hellmers, junior nursing major and Ledet’s girlfriend, posted on Student to Student at ULM a picture of a half-eaten moldy bun that Ledet had been served at Schulze. Hellmers’ post immediately took Student to Student by storm. Soon, other students were sharing their stories of globs of hair in the food, moldy buns and slugs in the peas. While food services was contacted to give a statement, they did not respond. We will follow up on this story once we hear from them. Sagar Shah, who graduated in spring 2019 as a mathematics major, said that he found a plastic glove inside his food at Schulze. But incidents like this have been going on a lot
longer than the past spring semester. Graduate of psychology in fall 2017, Heather Naglar, said in spring of 2016 when she was a student at ULM, she found metal shards in her pizza. “Just as I take another bite of my pizza, there’s a hard bit in my food. I just about instantly knew it was metal because I have fillings and anything that’s metal irritates them when coming into contact with it,” Naglar said. “So, I spit it out and decide to go to the SUB for food instead because I had no intentions of finishing my food from Schulze after that.” While Yogesh Agrawal, senior mathematics major, has never found plastic gloves or metal shards in his food, he said a major issue he has with Schulze is cross contamination and the “lack of care towards cross contamination.” “When I tried to get some rice made in the custom section near the burger area, the cook kept using the same spatula to mix everything. I told the person I am a vegetarian and can’t eat meat, but still no effect and the continuous use of the same spatula to mix chicken dish with mine continued,” Agrawal said. In another incident, Agrawal said that he has
returned multiple plates of food because the plates had blood on them. “If the plate has blood on it, it’s not vegetarian or safe for that matter,” Agrawal said. With numerous students sharing their horrifying food stories, many may began to wonder, “Have they reported this?” Hellmers and Naglar said that they did not know where to report their incidents, but both have pictures of their food. Shah said that he didn’t complain because “nobody would listen anyways.” Naglar said she thought it was important to have places to report food incidents too. “Just like the ULM FIXX IT, we should have a place Naglar to put in complaints or concerns about things like this,” Naglar said. To Agrawal, this issue is more of administration’s fault than any one else’s. “It’s the administration’s fault. They should be the ones giving the workers proper training
and keeping everything in check,” Agrawal said. “There are cards called BE HEARD at these food services but no actions are ever taken to anything we post in there, so there should be an active place where we can mention our concerns and expect to have some sort of action taken,” Another issue Hellmers said she had is the meal plans. Hellmers said if the on-campus meal plan was not required they wouldn’t get them. “Either improve the quality and safety of the food, or make meal plans optional for everyone. Otherwise, we are stuck paying thousands for spoiled food,” Hellmers said. Agrawal also agreed with Hellmers and said, “A meal plan without CAF meals compulsory would be ideal.” But some think the Schulze should just be closed all together. “Even if the management doesn’t take proper care after, CAF should be closed. At least we would not be served plastic, mold or shit like that,” Shah said. contact Ashlyn Dupree at dupreeaf@warhawks.ulm.edu
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Night Life
Music Feature
Chelsea’s ‘Pick of the Week’
Tipsy:
photo by Paul Ware
DRIVEN BY PASSION: Local metal band, Weeping Hour, hit the top 10 on the iTunes Metal Album Chart with their album “Hunger & Thirst.” It can be streamed on Spotify, iTunes and YouTube.
Fate, destiny brought Weeping Hour together by Kaitlin Maness
Some people say the paths we follow in life are decided before birth, and after hearing the story of local metal band Weeping Hour, it’s hard to believe anything else. “Most of our band is made up of people who have been somehow related for years,” said junior business administration major at ULM, Ethan Prudhomme, Weeping Hour’s vocalist. Corey McKnight and McCall Metz, Weeping Hour’s guitarists, knew each other 10 years before joining the band. Prudhomme and Metz were in a different band, Courier, together for two years. Through Courier, Prudhomme met McKnight who was in another band, They Will Fall, with Chris Shifflett who would later become Weeping Hour’s drummer. When Courier and They Will Fall disbanded, Weeping Hour formed seamlessly. It was as if this was the universe’s plan all along. “The bands were so closely related that it was a very smooth
transition when it happened,” Prudhomme said. Hunter McBride, Weeping Hour’s bassist, “came out of nowhere.” “He was just a guy going to our shows,” McKnight said. “We somehow discovered he was a phenomenal musician and asked him to be a part of the band.” Although music is their passion, being in a band is often physically and mentally challenging for each member. Prudhomme, who handles Weeping Hour’s official business, said the workload never stops. Whether he is in class or at his nine to five job slinging coffee, Prudhomme finds himself answering phone calls and emails about Weeping Hour. “It doesn’t seem like a lot, but I’m sending messages constantly,” Prudhomme said. “There are a lot of business elements that add up.” Whether the members are planning a vacation or a date, they must consider how it will affect the band. Getting time off from Weeping Hour is not really an option.
“It’s not about one of us. It’s about five of us,” Prudhomme said. “It becomes this overarching thing that just doesn’t stop.” Sometimes, the band won’t get home from a show until the sun has already risen. Then, they will all have to wake up for their “normal” jobs in an hour or less. Yet, this doesn’t bother them. Getting to perform for even 30 minutes makes up for the difficulties throughout the week. “When I’m performing, I don’t worry about anything,” Prudhomme said. “It’s the one moment that I get that.” McKnight said creating and performing music acts as an outlet for each member to pour their hearts into. Every lyric and note holds a piece of one of the five guys. When you listen to any track from their debut record, “Hunger & Thirst,” you are getting to know the members of Weeping Hour personally. Each member has spent the majority of their life playing music and without it, they would be lost. The truth is, music is all they know. “It’s the one thing all of us are
good at. We suck at our nine to five jobs,” Metz said. The members of Weeping Hour share the same religious beliefs as well as a passion for music. In many of their songs, Christianity is referenced. The messages found within their music is something the band wants to share with people across the world. “With our intentionality behind all of this music and putting all of this work and effort into it, having the mentality of just being a local band wouldn’t do our work justice,” Metz said. “We want more audiences than just this community to hear.” And Weeping Hour made a step toward achieving that goal on June 29. Two days after their first album was released, the band broke the top 10 on the iTunes Metal Album Chart. “It wasn’t just Monroe that was pulling through,” Metz said. “It was places we had never been before.” contact Kaitlin Maness at mannessk@warhawks.ulm.edu
This fun night club recently opened and is located less than five minutes from campus. Tipsy is open every weekend until two a.m. and selective Thursday nights. I suggest getting there early because there is always people lining up at the door ready to party. Tipsy has drink specials that can fit your college budget. It also has a fun, friendly atmosphere. The place is full of pool tables, games and a colorful dancefloor full of people dancing the night away. After a long week of classes and homework, take a break and enjoy a stress-free night at Tipsy.
Club Pink: Looking to go see a drag show or a fun karaoke night? Then Club Pink is where you should go this weekend! Club Pink is open Thursday through Saturday from nine p.m. to two a.m. Every Thursday night is karaoke night. Anyone is welcome to get on stage to sing and join in on the fun. Also on Friday nights, Club Pink holds various drag shows that I love to go watch. People travel all over to visit Club Pink because it is the only LGBT+ friendly bar in Monroe. Club Pink is a welcoming environment for everyone and anyone that walks in can feel the open, friendly vibe.
Enoch’s Pub & Grill: Enoch’s is the place to go for live music, food and a fun atmosphere. Enoch’s is open every day and has recently opened for lunch too. It is located downtown on Louisville avenue. A burger lover’s dream is Tuesday nights at Enoch’s Pub and Grill because they have two for one burgers. On the weekends, live local artist and bands fill up the building with amazing music and leave customers dancing and singing along. Enoch’s menu has a variety of items such as cheese fries, nachos, burgers, salads and desserts. This is a fun place to go with your friends after a long day. You cannot only get amazing drinks but also grab something to eat.
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Off-Campus Event
Beer & Bards brings community of writers by Sydney Curtis
Beer & Bards is an event held at Enoch’s Pub and Grill every second Thursday of each month. It’s a place for people to read their poems, narratives, short stories and anything else they have written. It’s also a place to relax, have a drink and grab a quick bite to eat. English professor Jack Heflin started this tradition and hosts the event every month. “We began Beer & Bards to give students the experience of reading their poems, short stories and essays to a live, sympathetic audience and to create a community of writers in Monroe,” Heflin said.. “Over the years, hundreds of readers have participated in the series and many have gone on to publish books.” There are different types of poems and narratives shared; you never knew what to expect.
The readings ranged from poems about asparagus, to contemplating the meaning of life and a short series of poems about how one man needed to poop after breakfast. Beer & Bards is an event for students and other adults to feel comfortable and safe when sharing these intimate writings. Sarah Owens, sophomore music education major, shared some of her intimate writings at Beer & Bards. “It’s a good place Owens for people to come together and share a community of art,” Owens said. But this event isn’t for everybody. It’s for people who can appreciate someone else’s work and art for what it truly is.
Art is raw, beautiful and unique to each person. This event expresses that, and the students do not hold back. There is no censorship at this event; it’s real and vulnerable. This event is about people coming together and for two hours sharing each other’s burdens, laughter and victories. Bryce Lovelady, sophomore computer information and system major, shared an essay he wrote during his freshman year. “Beer & Bards really gives me a sense of what some of my peers are going through and it has opened up a whole new perspective for me,” Lovelady said. This event is for students to be bold and step out of their comfort zone.
photos by Miles Jordan contact Sydney Curtis at curtisst@warhawks.ulm.edu
LITERATURE LOVER: Students read their short stories and poems for the audience.
Working In College
4 ideal jobs for college students
Restaurant Server/Bartender Monroe is full of restaurants always hiring for servers and bartenders. Most restaurants are flexible with student’s school schedule and most shifts would be at night. Although servers and bartenders get paid less than minimum wage, they make a decent amount of tips every shift. Most places even let you leave with all your tips in cash. This is the perfect job for a student who wants fast cash and does not mind working on their feet.
Cashier
Almost all stores such as Walmart, Target and clothing stores are looking for people to hire for positions such as a store clerk or even a shelf stocker. Most store jobs pay their employees at least minimum wage if not more and most shifts can be worked around your schedule. To work in the store industry one must be friendly and welcoming to customers. They must also have very good people skills. Cashier jobs are farely easy and the outcome will be a nice check in two weeks.
Babysitter/Animalsitter If you are an animal lover or love kids and taking care of them, this job is perfect for you. Most families pay students to watch their children after school or animals while they are on vacation. This job is one that would work well for a college student because it is not a job that would interfere with school hours. This is also a perfect way to earn quick money by doing something you love. It can also prepare younger people for what it is like to have children which can be beneficial.
On-Campus Jobs/Tutor Almost all departments on campus hire student workers to put in hours in between and after classes. This type of job is perfect for students with a crazy schedule. Most on-campus jobs pay their employees minimum wage which will amount to a decent check. The Student Success Center also is hires tutors for athletes or for any other student struggling in a particular class. This job can also be very flexible around a school schedule.
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Album Review
Lana Del Rey exposes Los Angeles star’s reality by Sean Hicks Lana Del Rey’s music is for people who look at the west coast as a dream that may never come true. It is as if a long summer night spent riding in a convertible came to life. “Norman fucking Rockwell!” is no exception. No one else can build fantasies of California so well and then immediately burn them as if they were not meant to be real life. Dealing with addiction, abuse and depression, Del Rey’s lyrics are hauntingly beautiful. She writes about her fictionalized version of her life. But on the album it isn’t Del Rey who is living these words, she is just singing them. Each track flows from rose colored elegance to the realities of life. It is a manifesto into what it means to be alive but still live every day in pain. In a similar style of the recent
film “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood,” Del Rey writes this album to redesign the picturesque Americana style that many hold about the 1970s. This is where the title, “Norman fucking Rockwell!,” comes from. Norman Rockwell was a classic painter of what it meant to be “American.” With every onenight stand, drug and cigarette she destroys that image. When revisioning these myths, she exposes the comfort of the Beach Boys, Elvis and those who follow in their footsteps. This album tells the truth about the double-sided coin that is the American dream. In one aspect, there is the dreamlike belief that Los Angeles is the city of stars and glamour. Some songs such as “Doin’ Time,” a cover of the sublime hit,
and “Fuck it I love you” are odes to the golden era of Hollywood and the people who lived in it. While other songs such as “The Next Best American Record” and “hope is a dangerous thing for a woman like me to have…but i have it,” are a realization that Los Angeles is the place where the American dream went to die a painful death. “Norman Fucking Rockwell!” is Del Rey at her deepest. It is irreverent and enthusiastic in its destruction of familiar imagery. She has called this album “more of a psychological music endeavor” rather than pop and she is absolutely right. With this album, Del Rey proves that she is the next best American songwriter and has been since her first songs were heard on the radio. contact Sean Hicks at hickssk@warhawks.ulm.edu
Fashion
Learn what to wear for different occasions by Nishma Gautam
Dressing is an art- the art of knowing how to carry ourselves during various occasions. The occasions show how we should dress to suit the mood of the events. Dressing for any occasion is about paying respect to the occasion and the people around you. Here is a simple and easy guide on what to wear for a few occasions. A Date: Dates are about leaving a good impression. The secret is to be yourself and dress casually as you always would. If you are trying too hard, the other person will notice which might play against you. This applies to both guys and girls. Boys should wear jeans and shirts that would sum up their personality. Girls, usually, don’t need to do much to impress guys. But don’t look ragged and laid-back. I suggest
to dress up with a nice pair of skinny jeans and a sweater or shirt to look casual yet trendy. Accessorize ladies, that pops up your look! A cocktail party: A cocktail party is an informal social gathering where you dress semiformal or “dressy casual.” Tuxedos for guys and evening dresses for girls are normally what you see people wearing at cocktail parties. Black is the evening vibe of the cocktail parties or any dark color would work as long as you keep it modest. Men’s cocktail attire accommodates suit, coat and a tie while women’s attire is a knee-length dress with some frill. You can wear a dress a little above your knee but you should always keep in mind that there’s a thin line between sexy and vulgar. Night club: Nightclubs are about fun, dancing and glamour. Dressing up for night-
clubs requires a certain taste. Outfits with lacy or sequined detailing are recommended. Those who are looking for a bolder look can wear metallic hues, animal prints, fringe detailing and sparkling fashion accessories. As you are going to be on your feet most of the time, wear comfy shoes. Sunday Brunch: Sunday brunch is about gossip, fun and chilling out. Flirty frocks offer comfort without compromising style. Pair them with strappy sandals or comfy wedges along with floral jewelry pieces. If you are unsure about the ‘frock look’, flaunt your femininity in flouncy shorts with floral patterns. Stay sassy in this knockout outfit. Heels are always the first option; you can go with dressy flats as an alternative. contact Nishma Gautam at gautamn1@warhawks.ulm.edu
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Crossword
Horoscope Aries Adapt to changes. You can generate what’s needed. Don’t rush, or risk breakage. Consider your moves before making them. Stick to reliable sources and foundations.
71 “I Am of Ireland” poet DOWN 1 Lat. and Est., once 2 Grimace 3 Em, to Dorothy 4 Nine-digit ID 5 Alpine heroine 6 Astros Hall of Famer Craig __ 7 Cardio readout 8 Blacken 9 Schedule opening 10 Human/canine shape-shifters 11 Screen symbol to click on 12 Open-__ shoes 15 Tidied, as a room 18 Require 23 Cabernet color 24 Summer in Lyon 25 Western bad guys 27 Cut drastically, as prices 28 Prefix for “sun”
29 Elite group 31 Fancy neckwear 32 Mull over 33 Bam, bang or boom 35 Sommelier’s menu 40 Complex woven textile 41 __-Caps: candy 46 Backstabber 48 Fenway team, familiarly 49 SoCal Latinx neighborhood 50 Puerto __ 54 Really cool 55 Big butte 56 Love, in Lima 57 Hat-tipper’s word of address 59 Opposite of baja 60 “Stop right there!” 61 Shipboard yeses 64 Rocker Ocasek 65 Dessert pastry
Libra Use what you’re learning to cut costs. Get practical with financial decisions. Choose longlasting quality, and simplify. Discover a brilliant and unorthodox solution.
Scorpio
Polish your presentation. Dress to impress. You’re stepping into the spotlight. Stay diplomatic, and improvise with a surprising turn of events. Graciously respond.
Go ahead and be spontaneous, but not reckless. Do something unexpected and nice with your partner. Strengthen bonds, and share a sweet unscheduled deviation.
Nurture yourself. You may be feeling especially sensitive with recent changes or chaos. Meditate in seclusion. Tend your garden. Nature soothes your spirit.
37 Author Tolstoy 38 European peak 39 “Gosh, look at the time” 42 Sundial seven 43 You, to Goethe 44 “Peter Pan” dog 45 Sediment 47 Car engine measure 51 Arthur of tennis 52 “Unforgettable” singer 53 Peter, Paul or Mary 55 Philosophy school with no classes? 58 Biol. or geol. 59 “Bingo!” 62 Australian bird 63 Opening kickoff, say, and what both parts of 17-, 30- and 47-Across can be 66 Sailor’s “Help!” 67 Woodsy path 68 Deed 69 Gallery hangings 70 Bldg. with a pool
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Taurus
Gemini
ACROSS 1 Really big hit 6 Numero uno, with “the” 10 One always ready with quick comebacks 13 W.C. Fields persona 14 Strand during a sleet storm, say 16 Green prefix 17 Football non-passing offense 19 Fish eggs 20 __ the table: arrange silverware and such 21 MBA or MFA: Abbr. 22 Behind, or hit from behind 24 Farm song refrain 26 Hasenpfeffer, e.g. 27 Open-and-__ case 30 Get one more card for twice the bet, in blackjack 34 36-Across skunk Pepé 36 Warner Bros. creation
FREESTYLE FREESTYLE
Cancer Brilliant ideas arise in conversation. Get together with your team. Find hidden opportunities revealed by recent news. Go for distance rather than speed.
Sagittarius A little spontaneity can be fun. Put aside rigid routines and allow flexibility, especially with your work, health and fitness. Try a new trick.
Capricorn Grab a fun opportunity to do something new. Meet someone wonderful or discover a chance for adventure or playfulness. Whip up a little romance.
Leo
Aquarius
An unusual career option appears. It may require a test. Accept new responsibility. Adapt to changes at the top. Find a lucrative opportunity.
Find a fabulous bargain or happy surprise for your home and family. Windfall apples make a lovely pie. Take advantage of an unexpected opportunity.
Virgo Seminars, classes and conferences provide satisfying and lucrative opportunities. Travel and explore fresh terrain. Handle your chores, and then go discover something new.
Pisces Adapt your message to respond to breaking news. A surprise requires diplomacy to avoid misunderstandings. Write your views, and edit carefully. Document and organize.
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SPORTS
Column
Soccer
Men’s basketball team can make run at Conference
Miles Jordan As the academic year creeps further along toward the return of basketball season, the time to play oracle for the ULM men’s basketball team has arrived. The Warhawks are coming off of a successful season in 2018-19- a season that saw ULM finish three games above .500 winning percentage. ULM should be more successful this season as the team returns core members from last year’s team in guards junior Michael Ertel and senior JD Williams. Ertel was second on the team in points last year with 15.5 and Williams was fourth with 11.8. While the Warhawks are losing production in Daishon Smith and Travis Munnings who both graduated, their production is not necessarily replaceable but senior Tyree White will be expected to replicate some of Munnings’ production. The biggest change for the Warhawks this year is their size. This upcoming season the Warhawks have a 7’1 player, two 6’10 players as well as three 6’8 players. This season should see an improvement from last year’s 19-16 record. Last season the Warhawks were 14-3 in Fant-Ewing Coliseum, including their postseason games in the Colleginsider.com Tournament. After 14 regular-season home games last season, the Warhawks will have 15 this year including winnable non-conference home games versus Louisiana College, Alcorn State, Northwestern State, Millsaps and I-20 rival Grambling State, the Warhawks should begin their season hot. Including an away non-conference game versus Stephen F. Austin, the Warhawks should begin the season 6-2. The three games of worry from the early part of the season are against SEC opponents Texas A&M and Mississippi State. Looking towards the rest of the season, there is one more non-conference game as ULM travels to Butler to play the Bulldogs. The rest of the season is all in-conference games. The Warhawks went 9-9 during conference play including four one-point losses, all on the road. Where the team must improve and should is on the road, as dominate as the Warhawks were at home, they were equally susceptible to losing on the road going 4-12, the record is deceiving due to those four one-point losses. ULM this year will be better than last year, with the improvements to the size and a year more experience for multiple Warhawks like Ertel and Williams, the team has a good opportunity to win the conference. contact Miles Jordan jordanm1@warhawks.ulm.edu
ULM goes scoreless for 1st time this season, fall 4-0 by Miles Jordan
The two-game winning streak is no more, as ULM soccer saw their win streak snapped during their trip to the University of Central Arkansas, losing 4-0. For the first time all season, the Warhawks were shutout in a dominant performance by the Bears. “Sometimes it’s not your night,” head coach Keyton Wheelock said. The stat sheet explains the majority of the issues versus the Bears, as the Warhawks were outshot by 35 shots, and the Bears put up 36 shots in 90 minutes to the Warhawks’ one. Within the first 10 minutes of the match, UCA took five shots. The Warhawks, though, kept the Bears off the board until the 16th minute as junior forward Lauren Hargus’ shot was hit right to senior midfielder, Connie Awuku-Darkoh who put the Bears up,
1-0. ULM would not be out of the water yet in the first half as UCA would shoot 12 more shots with transfer goalie Rian Kasner saving three of them for the Warhawks. Down 1-0 going into the second half, the Warhawks would be immediately pressured by UCA as 31 seconds into the second half as freshman Emma Hawkins scored off of a penalty kick to put the Warhawks down, 2-0. Over the next 12 minutes of the half, the Warhawks allowed 12 more shots with Kasner saving three more before AwukuDarkoh scored her second goal of the night putting the Bears up 3-0. The Warhawks attempted again to get upfield on the Bears before being turned back as the Bears counterattack played the ball into Hargus who netted it from inside the penalty area. “Props to Central Arkansas,” Wheelock said. “They came out flying and ready to
take advantage of mistakes. They played very well and were clinical in finishing.” ULM found some form of attack in the 75th minute as midfielder Annelore Mievis took the Warhawks’ only shot of the game and missed wide left. Kasner’s day would not be done though, and saved three more shots. “We can’t dwell on this one,” Wheelock said. “We must bounce back and quickly. We have three games in the next nine days. Time to buckle down and go back to the drawing board.” The Warhawks will look to bounce back next week as they travel to Baton Rouge on Wednesday to take on Southern University, before returning home on Friday for a match versus Arkansas State to open conference play for the Warhawks.
contact Miles Jordan at jordanm1@warhawks.ulm.edu
Cross Country
Warhawks perform at Louisiana Tech by Killian Hicks
The Warhawk Cross Country Squad had a strong showing at Louisiana Tech’s Mook 4 Invitational Meet. The muggy weather in Ruston didn’t hold the runners back, with the men’s team finishing second place overall and the women’s team finishing fourth. The meet was held at the Louisiana Tech Farm, a grass course that has two half-mile loops and a pair of one and a half mile loops. The biggest performances of the day were from freshman Benadine Chelimo who ran unattached finishing first overall in the 4K with a time of 14:18 and senior Edith Jebet finishing second overall with a time of 15:25. Freshman Kaye-Loni Bowden also had a strong showing. “They ran really well. We had some personal bests set today, and even just overall performance was improved from the first meet. I was happy with it,” said coach Gabriella Gaudreault. The men’s team had a great day on the course as well. Freshman
Vincent Mitei finished fourth and freshman Gregor Findlay finished seventh. There was a major personal record from junior runner Eric Hawkins who ran a minute and thirty seconds faster than his previous best time. “I thought it was a great improvement from our first meet, the season opener, and I was really proud of them. Conditions aren’t obviously the best thing this early in Sept. with the weather but they’re all troopers,” said Gaudreault. After two strong meets, the Warhawk Cross Country teams have started out strong. Both the men and women’s teams are on the younger side but Gaudreault says that they are all working very hard to fill the top spots on the team and in every race. The Warhawk’s next meet will be Oct. 5 at the University of Arkansas’ Chile Pepper Festival. photo courtesy of ULM Athletics
contact Killian Hicks at hickssk@warhawks.ulm.edu
RUNNING IT UP: Senior Edith Jebet strides toward the finish line.
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SPORTS
Volleyball
Warhawks sweep first 2 games, lose last at tournament by Miles Jordan
ULM volleyball continued its road schedule down I-20 competing in the Louisiana Tech Invitational. Over the weekend, the Warhawks went two and one in tournament play and swept both Mississippi Valley State and Nicholas State in three sets before falling to rival Louisiana Tech in three sets. The first day, ULM dominated Mississippi Valley and swept the Devilettes by an average of over six points per set. “It wasn’t the prettiest volleyball, but as the match continued, we became more comfortable in the gym,” head coach Charlie Olson said. The Warhawks were led by both junior outside hitter Mikaela Worley and freshman setter Darby Fisher. Worley had 13 kills and Fisher ended with 20 assists. “Overall, it was a good opening game for us. We walked out of the gym going 1-0,” Olson said. The second day of the Tech Invitational started well for ULM, as the Warhawks battled with Nicholas State to sweep the match. The Colonels though were no easy sweep. The first set would take a hard fight by the Warhawks, winning 25-21. The Colonels would not go away against ULM in the second set and forced extra points before the Warhawks won, 28-26. To
complete the sweep, ULM would need no extra points, and won 25-19. “We were very happy with the outcome,” Olson said. “We controlled the tempo of the match from our first touch on the ball.” Much like the Colonels, the Warhawks gave the Lady Techsters a hard fight, but ultimately were swept too. During the first set, ULM threw all they could at Louisiana Tech, and fell 26-24. The second and third sets would be defined by runs by the Lady Techsters. Two separate runs of over five would be the difference makers in the sweep, the Warhawks dropping them 25-17 and 25-16 respectively. “I’m so glad we get to face [Tech] in our gym later this season and give us a chance for redemption,” Olson said. Sophomore outside hitter Kate Blasingame and Worley were both given all-tournament recognition. The Warhawks will continue their road stint next week by traveling to Lake Charles on Friday to face off against both Grambling State and McNeese State before returning home Sunday to play McNeese again. contact Miles Jordan at jordanm1@warhawks.ulm.edu
photo by Miles Jordan
WINNING SMILE: Volleyball head coach, Charlie Olson smiles while talking to team after win.
Football
Game Preview: Team travels to Iowa State by Miles Jordan Coming off the near upset victory at Florida State, ULM has an opportunity to complete the upset this time as next they travel to Ames, Iowa to face-off against Iowa State. Iowa State began the year ranked number 21 overall and won their first game in overtime against Missouri Valley opponent, Northern Iowa, 29-26. The Cyclones would have a bye in week two before facing off against rival number 19 Iowa and lose 18-17. Iowa State is the most pass heavy team the Warhawks have played thus far. Their number one playmaker and the player the Warhawks must stop is senior wide receiver Deshaunte Jones. Early on Jones seems to be quarterback Brock Purdy’s favorite target as through two games, Jones has 18 catches for 157 yards through two games, Jones has shown he can have a big game as against NUI he had 14 catches for 126. Defensively, the Cyclones are led by a trio of linebackers, redshirt senior Marcel Spears Jr., sophomore Mike Rose and redshirt sophomore O’Rein Vance.
The trio lives in opponents’ backfields and will be a force to be reckoned with if ULM cannot block them. Between the three of them, there are eight tackles for loss and four sacks. Much like against the Seminoles if the Warhawks want to beat Iowa State they will have to do three things well: the Warhawks must run the ball, protect the ball and continue to force turnovers. ULM’s early season success and near upset against Florida State started with a balanced offense. Through two games, the Warhawks are averaging 246.5 rushing yards per game versus 213.5 passing yards. The running game has been led by redshirt junior Josh Johnson, who through two weeks is fifth in the country in rushing yards with 299. The Cyclones’ run defense has been stout thus far allowing only 169 rushing yards over two games. The running game will be even more paramount versus a road opponent like Iowa State because the longer the Warhawks can keep the ball out of Iowa State’s hands and the longer the crowd is out of it the better ULM will do. If the Warhawks can run on Iowa State, it can open up the passing game for senior quarter-
back Caleb Evans. As with any game but especially road games, ULM must protect the ball. Through two games, the Warhawks have done an outstanding job of holding onto the football with only two turnovers through the two games. As long as the Warhawks do not shoot themselves in the foot, turnovers should not be a problem as the Cyclones have yet to force a turnover through two games. If the Warhawks can possess the ball and not turn it over, the time of possession should stay in ULM’s favor. Offensively the final responsibility for the Warhawk offense is starting faster. What doomed ULM against FSU was not a missed extra point but a slow starting offense. Caleb Evans even recognized this after the game against FSU noting how ULM can not go down 21-0. Furthermore, the Warhawks can not afford to go down 24-7 again like against the Seminoles. The faster ULM can start the more pressure is immediately put onto the Cyclones. Beyond stopping the Cyclones’ passing attack, the Warhawks must continue to force turnovers. Iowa State does not turn it over excessively as
Purdy has yet to throw an interception but the team as a whole has three fumbles on the season. If the Warhawks can continue their forced turnover rate of two per game, ULM can win. Through two games, the Warhawks have struggled in one area and that is pressuring the quarterback. In the first two games, ULM only has two sacks both coming from fifth-year senior Donald Louis Jr. The Warhawks should get a spark next game as sack leader, Kerry Starks will be returning from suspension. Iowa State has done a good job thus far only allowing three sacks on the year. Getting after the quarterback will help the Warhawks as it can get the Cyclones into long down and distances and may make Purdy make mistakes leading to more turnovers. The formula for an upset is there for the Warhawks just as it was against the Seminoles, if ULM can have start faster and repeat what they did versus Florida State, the Warhawks will leave Aimes, Iowa with one more win. contact Miles Jordan at jordanm1@warhawks.ulm.edu
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THE STUDENT-RUN NEWSPAPER AT THE UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA MONROE
September 16, 2019
SPORTS
Award Winner
photos by Miles Jordan
TACKLER: Fifth year senior linebacker Chase Day tackles Florida State running back, Cam Akers in recent game.
Good Day to be a Warhawk ULM player honored by LSWA 2 weeks in a row by Alfonzo Galvan
LEADER: Day makes a defensive adjustment versus FSU.
While the football team’s last game ended in defeat against Florida State, there was a silver lining in the clouds that weekend. Senior linebacker Chase Day was the Louisiana Sports Writers Association’s Defensive Player of the Week for the second week in a row. Day alongside LSU quarterback Joe Burrow were repeat winners having also been named by the LSWA in week one. The ULM linebacker recorded eight tackles, including two for losses of eight yards. Day also had an interception against Florida State. He’s had an interception in back-to-back games for the first time in his career. After two games this season, Day is averaging 10 tackles per game. Before this season, 10 tackles in a game
was his career best. “It’s a great honor there’s a lot of great players in Louisiana on defense, especially on our team,” Day said. While honored to have been named, Day said he doesn’t see the achievement as an individual one. According to him, it’s still a group award. Without his teammates, he couldn’t do what he does on the field. However, he does mention one other secret to his success. “A big part of what I’m doing is being a little bit more healthy, now, then I’ve been in the past,” Day said. Mike Collins, the assistant head coach and defensive coordinator, agrees with Day and said his overall health and the way he takes care of himself off the field has been a defining factor in his game. “What he did was put in the work. He had ankle surgery after last season, we didn’t have him until Jan. He basically missed spring practice so he had to put in double time in the summer,” Collins said. According to Collins, Day’s commitment to staying healthy is what sets him apart from any other college player in the state. In fact, Col-
lins said the what Day does to stay healthy are habits seen by the pros. “The really great ones, that’s what they do, the ones you see on Sunday, that’s what they do. Those guys know how to take care of themselves,” Collins said. This past week was a bye week for the Warhawks. With the weekend off, Day still did what he could to keep his body good. He spent the weekend back home with his family in Baton Rouge. Saturday morning, he had a dry needle and cupping procedure done to help relieve inflammation and better blood flow. Dry needling is a type of therapy that may ease muscle pain by sticking needles into the skin at certain locations. Cupping uses suction to ease pain, inflammation and blood flow, according to WebMD. A healthy Day, usually means a good day for the Warhawks on game day. Collins goes as far as to liken Day’s leadership on the field to that of a football’s team typical captain. “He’s evolved, he’s very smart. He’s learned what we want. He’s like our quarterback,” Collins said. contact Alfonzo Galvan galvana@warhawks.ulm.edu