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CALENDAR Monday, November 19 Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. Probate, 7:14 p.m., Brown Gym
Tuesday, November 20 Chamber Singer Concert, 7:30 p.m., Brown Auditorium
Wednesday, November 21 Thanksgiving Break, Classes close at 12 p.m.
Thursday, November 22 Thanksgiving Break
Friday, November 23 Thanksgiving Break
Saturday, November 24 No events planned
Sunday, November 25 No events planned
Monroe
Grambling
Los Angeles
Tijuana
On Tuesday, ULM’s mock trial achievements were recognized by Monroe Mayor Jamie Mayo’s office at the Monroe City Council meeting. These achievements include awards received at recent competitions. The Maroon Team recently earned an honorable mention at the MidSouth Invitational hosted by Middle Tennessee State University. Also, two of the Maroon Team members received individual awards- Shelby Joyner for best attorney and Emma Brunel for best witness. The Gold Team traveled to Minnesota and won the University of Minnesota’s Nordic Mock Trial Battle in early October. The team faced off against local Minnesota colleges, Macalester College, University of Saint Thomas, Carleton College and the University of Missouri.
The residents of Grambling, Louisiana were out water for two days last week due to a car hitting a water hydrant which led to an underground leak. Around noon on Friday, Mayor Edward Jones told people the city had enough water to supply all those who live there, but up until Friday night, officials were having a hard time finding out where the water was going. Friday afternoon, city leaders, homeland security and Super One helped citizens out by giving away three water bottles to each person. Lincoln Parish Fire Department also helped by letting people fill up buckets of non-drinking water to flush their toilets or to wash things off. City leaders said they expected water to be back running Saturday morning. Grambling State University leaders said two dorms were affected. Students were also given water bottles and food.
A statue of explorer Christopher Columbus that stood for 45 years in downtown's Grand Park was ceremoniously removed Saturday. The removal event featured a news conference and a Native American ceremonial dance. The removal of the Columbus statue from the park comes after both the L.A. City Council and County Board of Supervisors voted separately last year to cancel the October Christopher Columbus holiday replace it with Indigenous Peoples Day. Years of protest by indigenous peoples led the council and supervisors to vote on the issue. The new holiday was officially observed for the first time last month, during a daylong celebration in Grand Park. It included a sunrise ceremony, 5K run, parade of nations, Native American powwow, panel sessions, a fashion show and live music.
Several caravans of Central Americans, numbering more than 3,000 people, are working their way through Mexico toward the U.S. border. After traveling nearly 3,000 miles, hundreds of caravan members arrived in Tijuana on Thursday. Late Wednesday, residents of the Playas de Tijuana district protested the migrants' presence, and some fighting broke out between locals and the mostly Central American caravan members. Many migrants left the beachside community, headed for a sports center where authorities set up a temporary shelter, with mattresses, food and other necessities. The possible arrival of 5,000 migrants from the caravan, mostly Hondurans, has stretched shelter capacity , and it is unclear where the incoming caravan members will be housed.
Mock Trial recognized Town suffers from Christopher Columbus Protesters meet caravan members by Monroe mayor small water crisis statue removed
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“There is only one who is all powerful, and his greatest weapon is love.”
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Stan Lee, American comic book writer Front page credits: Main photo: Siddharth Gaulee Top sidebar photo: Miles Jordan Bottom sidebar photo: Siddharth Gaulee Top left photo: Prajal Prasai Top right photo courtesy: ULM Campus Activities Board
TODAY IN HISTORY
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The ULM Dance Repertory Ensemble strike sultry finishing poses after performing to "All That Jazz" in Friday's Fall Fusion concert.
1944: U.S. President Franklin Roosevelt announces the 6th War Loan Drive, aimed at selling $14 billion USD in war bonds to help pay for the war effort. 1950: U.S. General Eisenhower becomes supreme commander of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization-Europe. 1967: The first wireless commercial television station in Hong Kong, Television Broadcasts Limited, is established. 1970: Golden Gate Park Conservatory becomes a Californian state historical landmark. 1983: Jari Kurri becomes the first (and only) Finnish player to score five goals in a game 1998: The United States House of Representatives Judiciary Committee begins impeachment hearings against U.S. President Bill Clinton.
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Graduation
Kandace Moss Opinion Editor
The Hawkeye sends off staff member
As a graduating senior, Kandace Moss' time is up at The Hawkeye. The senior communication major has reached the end of her undergraduate career but plans to continue her communication studies through ULM's Master of Arts in Communication program, beginning in spring 2019. In addition to receiving a bachelors of art in communication, Moss will also be receiving a bachelors of art in psychology. A Monroe native, Moss wishes to further her journalism career by working with a local news station, such as KNOE where she completed an internship. Moss' began her Hawkeye career as a copyeditor in fall 2014. Under the guidance of Dr. Christopher Mapp, the faculty advisor for The Hawkeye, Moss also worked as a writing coach and in fall 2018, she became the Opinion Editor. Moss says that although she hates Saturdays, the primary work day for the paper, she will miss her coworkers, whom have become some of her best friends.
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Crime
Man arrested on multiple drug charges
Monroe resident Aaron Couch is facing jail time following a run-in with police officers on Wednesday. Couch was booked on five separate charges including a felony. The charges are illegal carrying weapon (presence of narcotics), resisting an officer, possession of drug paraphernal, possession of a controlled dangerous substance, schedule II and traffic laws. Couch was seen by Officer Jeffery Turner as
he rode down the wrong side of the road. Turner spotted an Aramark bag with a biohazard logo and pulled Couch over. Couch initially lied and claimed his name was Jarrett Couch as a way of avoiding a warrant out for his arrest. He also lied about his birthdate as another deterrent. Upon further inspection by Officer Turner, Couch was found to have a blue container
with suspected methamphetamine, a pipe with possible methamphetamine residue, a Hi-Point C9 9mm firearm and a bank bag with containing 9mm bullets. Couch also had two warrants out for his arrest by both the Monroe police department and West Monroe police department. Couch has since been moved to Ouachita Correctional Center. Couch’s bond has been set for $3150.
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ARRESTED: Pictured is Aaron Couch's mugshot.
Regional
New "krewe" coming to New Orleans On Jan. 6, a new "krewe" plans to help kick off New Orleans' annual Carnival season. A group known as the Phunny Phorty Phellows has long honored the arrival of the season by dressing up in costumes and taking a ride on the St. Charles Avenue street car. New Orleans news outlets report that, now,
another streetcar full of revelers plans to follow them. A spokesman says the group, known as the Funky Uptown Krewe, hopes to encourage more people to come out for the start of the season and have many ideas to make more people come out.
One attraction involves literally catching music; the group will toss CDs featuring local bands. Carnival season begins on Jan. 6 and continues until Mardi Gras - or Fat Tuesday - which falls on March 5.
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OPINION OPINION
Successful finals week starts with zero stress Kris Albert
Finals week is fast approaching for college students across the nation. Finals week at ULM starts the week after Thanksgiving break. Senior students will walk across the stage and receive their college diploma on Dec. 8. Stress is starting to build as these major moments draw near. Prolonged and constant stress can be a massive form of self-destruction. According to Stephen T. Sinatra M.D. of the Heart MD Institute, long-term chronic stress can be damaging to the human body. He says it can cause oxidative damage to tissues in the body that leads to inflammation and other symptoms such as a headaches, achy neck, ulcer, allergies and diminished sexual desire. Too much stress over time can exhaust you and also lead to accelerated aging, a harmed
immune system and can even shrink vital brain tissue. This can lead to mild memory loss and concentration problems. Long-term stress can lead to greater chances of depression, heart failure, sudden cardiac death, hypertension (high blood pressure) and heart rhythm disturbance. Stress is a serious issue that affects a variety of people. It can affect the body in multiple facets causing changes to sleeping patterns, appetite, digestion, the nervous system, and the cardiovascular system. Identifying how stress can harm your body can be done in multiple ways as well. According to a 2017 stress survey done by the American Psychological Association (APA), 36 percent of people report that stress makes them feel more anxious or nervous. The same survey showed 35 percent of people feel easily irritable. Others reported signs were low mood, fatigue, feeling overwhelmed and a change in eating habits. So what do we have to do to get rid of this stress issue? Well, I have a few suggestions. Getting rid of stress can happen in multiple ways. If you have read any of my previous opinion articles there is one option, I suggest. That is marijuana. The plant has many positive effects that can help that includes increasing appetite and fa-
cilitating sleep. If you’re not interested in that then there are more ways to reduce stress. Laughter is an actual combatant to stress. According to mayoclinic.org, laughter enhances your intake of oxygen-rich air, stimulates your heart, lungs and muscles, and increases the endorphins that are released by your brain. Laughter also cools down the body’s responses to stress, leading to a relaxed feeling. So, start watching funny videos on Netflix or YoutTube. Or, make yourself laugh by telling yourself corny jokes. Exercise also has a positive effect on the body. Regular exercise can increase self-confidence, can help relax and combat the effects of depression and anxiety. Exercise can shed your daily tensions through movement and physical activity. The focus on a singular task helps with remaining calm and clear. It is also something you have control over as you can exercise how you see fit. Sexual activity is a stress reliever as well in many of the same ways as exercise. People show fewer signs of stress after having positive physical contact. Studies have shown that human contact is needed for emotional health. This is not the most reliable stress reliever,
however, with sex drive possibly being affected by stress. The final and most effective way to relieve stress is something so simple everybody can do it. As a matter of fact, people should be doing this stressed or not as it holds many health benefits. Water is the key to a healthy life. The human body is 60-70 percent water, the brain is 85 percent water and blood is 50 percent water. Water is clearly essential to the human body, because so much of us is water. Water is perfect to reverse many stress symptoms. Stress happens to everybody, the APA survey referenced earlier, states that seven out of 10 adults experience stress in some way. It is important to get rid of stress. It will eliminate unnecessary energy drain, improve physical and mental health and increase brain functions. A stress-free life will also give one a positive outlook on life. That makes going through finals and graduation easier. In the words of Buzz, the Cheerio bee, be happy, be healthy.
contact Kris Albert at albertkx@warhawks.ulm.edu
Stan Lee fought for social justice
Taylor Costa In a world where comic books created a safe place for people, Stan Lee made it easier by creating a world where there’s no discrimination, judgment or ageism. Comic books have been called “fantasies” and that they’re read only by “nerds” or “losers.” Those statements couldn’t be any more wrong. People read comic books to escape reality. The reader can enter a world where literally anything is possible, and anyone can be anybody. If the world was perfect, there wouldn’t be a need to escape, but we don’t live in a perfect world. We live in a world where you’re treated differently because of your beliefs, your social status, the clothes you wear, your sexuality and even the color of your skin. Lee addressed racism in a 1968 edition of Stan’s Soapbox and said, “Bigotry and racism are among the deadliest social ills plaguing the world today. But,
unlike a team of costumed super villains, they can’t be halted with a punch in the snoot, or a zap from a ray gun. The only way to destroy them is to expose them—to reveal them for the insidious evils they really are.” Stan Lee created a world where none of that bigotry was welcomed. It was a world where people felt like they belonged. He created the “X-Men,” who were a group of mutants who had special skills and abilities and were rejected by society, because they were different than normal humans. That sounds kind of familiar, doesn’t it? Each member had been discriminated in society and faced backlash because of who they were, and Professor X was their leader. He was extremely smart, powerful mind abilities and was wheelchair bound. It showed that people with disabilities can still make a difference in the world. During the 60s and the height of the civil rights movement, Lee created the “Black Panther,” which was the first superhero of African descent. He knew the backlash that could come to creating him, but he did it anyway because it was the right thing to do and he believed everyone should be treated equally. The Black Panther defied all stereotypes and showed that anyone can be a hero and make a difference in the world regardless the color of their skin.
Lee’s characters are relatable. They were just people trying to change the world for the better. None were more relatable than Spider-Man. Peter Parker was just a teenage boy who had got bitten by a spider and gained super abilities. He was just a kid in high school with a sense of duty and faced the same daily problems as the youth today face. Spider-man showed it didn’t matter what you were facing in life or what age you are, you can always stand up and help others. Lee once said, “A hero is a guy who does more than the average man would to in order to right a wrong, to take care of an injustice and to protect somebody. A hero is someone who really risks his life to help other people.” Lee created a world where there was justice for all. Everyone was treated equal. Most importantly, he showed us how to live our lives. When given the circumstances his characters faced, they always helped other people. It’s the perfect blueprint for us to live by. Lee will certainly be missed, but his legacy will last forever. His actions to fight injustice will continue to live on and it is our responsibility to continue to fight. contact Taylor Costa at costatp@warhawks.ulm.edu
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Ho-Ho-Hold your horses on Christmas Ashlyn Dupree As Halloween came to a close a couple of weeks ago, the ghouls, vampires and spiderweb decorations came down, and the Christmas lights went up. Wait, did you read that correctly? Yes, Christmas decorations are starting to go up. From Walmart to your favorite restaurant, Halloween quickly became Christmas once the clock struck 12 a.m. on Nov. 1. On ULM’s campus, the day after Halloween I saw students wearing Christmas socks, sweaters and playing Christmas music everywhere. Big shopping stores already had some of their decorations out before Halloween to bring in money from the holiday shoppers. I have seen so many Facebook posts about Halloween being over and people watching Hallmark Christmas movies-in November. That is a wild concept to me. What happened to celebrating Thanksgiving before putting up the Christmas tree? What happened to eating turkey and waiting to go black Friday shopping the next day. Did you know Jcpenney is opening stores at 2 p.m. on Thanksgiving day?
Americans have become so focused on Christmas that we have lost sight of the importance of Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving is such an important part of our American history. Thanksgiving was created by the Pilgrims to appreciate the Native Americans for all of their help in growing crops and having a successful harvest. According to History.com, the Plymouth colonists and Wampanoag Indians shared an autumn harvest feast that is acknowledged today as one of the first Thanksgiving celebrations in the colonies. For more than two centuries, days of Thanksgiving were celebrated by individual colonies and states. It wasn’t until 1863 that President Abraham Lincoln proclaimed a national Thanksgiving Day to be held each November. But now, it seems as if Thanksgiving has been put on the back-burner and everyone has shifted their focus solely on the Christmas holiday. We can barely celebrate a day with our families and be thankful for everything we have before we go shopping on Black Friday. It’s ironic that we go to our families’ houses, eat turkey and pie, share how thankful we are for everything we have and then go shopping on Black Friday to buy more things. Maybe there is not Thanksgiving music or many movies about Thanksgiving, but we have other fun celebratory events with Thanksgiving like the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade, spending time with family and watching your favorite football team play. One of my most fond memories as a kid was waking up on Thanksgiving and seeing the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on the television, smelling the sweet potato pie my mom was baking in the oven and feeling so loved by my family. Christmas is a very enjoyable time of the year and I love
celebrating Christmas, but I think we shouldn’t skip over Thanksgiving when it is such a rich part of our American history. If Christmas is rushed to be celebrated, I don’t think its as enjoyable. Eventually, people get tired of hearing the same songs like “All I Want for Christmas”, “ Jingle Bells” and “Last Christmas.” Soon, everyone is ready for Christmas to end and all the enjoyable moments end right after Christmas is celebrated. Why don’t we give each holiday it’s own time and not rush them? If we could put up those Christmas lights, the sweaters, and the entertainment for just a couple more weeks, we would be able to enjoy both Christmas and Thanksgiving to their maximum extent. What I mean by this is, if we have less time with our holidays, we appreciate the time we have with them more and try to make the moments that we have last longer and mean more. So this Thanksgiving, forget about how close Christmas is and think about what you are thankful for. Instead of wanting to put those Christmas lights up, look at how beautiful the colors of the trees are with their vibrant reds, oranges, and yellows. Turn the Hallmark Christmas movies off and watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade. Eat some pumpkin pie and save the egg nog for Dec. 1. Fall in some leaves and start dreaming about snow angels later. Enjoy the time you have with your family because some will not be able to celebrate Thanksgiving with their families. Appreciate all the food you will have ,because someone may not be eating anything at all. Thanksgiving is a time for reflection of everything you have with a thankful heart and spending time with your loved ones. So this Thanksgiving, don’t worry about what you want for Christmas, be thankful for your family, friends, and everything else you have in your life. contact Ashlyn Dupree at dupreeaf@warhawks.ulm.edu
Two-party system is not beneficial for America Suprabha Pudasainy Liberals and conservatives, left and right, blue and red. These terms have never been as divided when compared to each other as they are now. While the division between the democrats and the republicans define the basic framework of American politics, this division has become even more prominent during the Trump administration and extends beyond the political ideology that separates these two groups. For instance, the administration’s recurring feuds with the media highlights the conflicts between two major sources in the country, both of whose voice people need to hear. The latest controversy between the Trump administration and a CNN reporter, Jim Acosta, is an indication that when it comes to the ultimate truth, despite their political ideology, Americans might have to think a bit harder before believing anything they hear or see. On Nov.7, President Donald Trump had an
argumentative question and answer session with the CNN reporter Jim Acosta regarding the caravan heading towards the southern U.S. border from Latin America. After this heated discussion, President Trump put a stop to the questions and had a White House intern take the mic away from the journalist. While such heated discussions between the press and the members of Trump administration is common nowadays, this incident stood out because Acosta’s questions were not only unanswered, but he was also suspended from his position. Sarah Sanders, the White House Press Secretary, released a video claiming that Acosta had “put his hands on a young woman who was just doing her job” which caused him to have his White House pass revoked. This video of him swatting away the hands of an intern who was just doing her job does make Acosta seem like a highly unprofessional journalist. However, another video which was released as the original footage of the incident redirects the question towards the present administration and its’ credibility when it comes to relaying the truth to the public. In this other video, we see Acosta’s hand slightly brushing off the intern’s hand, something that he couldn’t have avoided when she tried to take his mic away. In the video shared by Sanders, Acosta saying “Pardon me, ma’am” to the intern was also
muted. To many, this whole incident seems like a tug-of-war between the left and the right or another back and forth between CNN and the President, but it is so much more than that. The attacks on the media by the current president is nothing new. In fact, he has gone as far as to call them the “enemy of the people”. Trump’s administration has been called Orwellian many times, but it has truly lived up to this accusation when it tried to misinform the people about what actually happened as a retaliation to the political feud with the press. The fact that this particular journalist was in a very contentious argument with President Trump highlights the whole fake-video-fiasco as an attack to the first amendment rights and the freedom of press. An interaction watched by thousands of people was doctored to make one of the journalists look bad, and it was supported by the members of the administration. An interaction watched by thousands of people was doctored to make one of the journalists look bad, and it was supported by the members of the administration. Furthermore, putting a journalist whose job entails uncovering the truth for the people in the center of this shameful situation only creates more misunderstanding, confusion and mistrust in this already-divided America. This situation also directs our attention to the fact that we need to keep ourselves alert about
the current political environment more than ever. In the light of the recent murder of the journalist, Jamal Khashoggi, free speech and press freedom have been threatened more than before on a universal scale. Use of such edited videos to tarnish the reputation of a journalist might not be equivalent to murder, but it is an act of silencing the press nonetheless and could be a beginning of something that defies the very core of American beliefs. In today’s America which is fueled with the accusations of “fake news” adorning every response from the president and edited videos justifying the removal of a journalist from the White House, it falls upon the people to be aware of what is being fed to them. When it comes to the truth, there should be no left and right. America should be united as an entity which requires and demands a transparent and truthful administration. Just as we call for the media to be transparent, we need the federal geovernment to be just as unbiased. Despite the differences between them, in the end, information is the only power people can rely on to make decisions. And, they should be able to put these differences aside when it comes to getting the information they are entitled to in this divided nation.
contact Suprabha Pudasainy at pudasas@warhawks.ulm.edu
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STAND ISSUES: Attendance at ULM sporting events has been low as of late, following a nationwide pattern.
Athletics attendance problems reach campus by Kris Albert and Raven Adcox Pride shows itself in many ways. People show pride through their work, attitude, ethic and morals. Most people also show pride through the institutions they represent. Therefore, sports teams have legions upon legions of fans. Sports can be part of the college experience, whether by playing or just attending. ULM Interim Athletic Director, Scott McDonald said, “This is where you’re going to school and this is where you’re getting a McDonald degree from, why wouldn’t you support your team’s school?” Attendance at college athletic events has decreased in recent years, and now, ULM is suffering the same fate. People simply aren’t attending athletic events. The low attendance numbers are even lower than we thought. ULM could be in danger of losing its spot in football’s division 1-A program. The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) asks that collegiate schools maintain a 15,000-average home attendance to stay in the top division. A report from the Wall Street Journal was published detailing the imbalance between the announced attendance and the number of tick-
ets scanned at home football games. ULM, for instance, had an announced attendance of 49,640, but only 13,302 confirmed scanned tickets out of the five home games played in 2017. Tiffany Michelle, a senior history major, is graduating next month and considers herself to be an ULM athletics fan. “I think low attendance is due to the demographics of the student body and due to how ULM is marketed. When I go to our football games, of course I’m hoping we will win, but I also go with the notion that I’m simply there to show school spirit and support my team,” Michelle said. She continued, “A school like LSU, where athletics is one of the top marketing tools, has an entirely different student demographic than ours. Much of those students probably pursued a school where athletics is important, because it was important to them personally.” However, stories about low attendance can be found at many large schools, state and private, across the country. Even bigger schools like LSU and Ole Miss are having issues with getting people to the stands consistently. Matt Viator, the head coach of the football team, is currently in his third year. He feels the problem is not only local but nation-wide. “If you look around, other than the elite power 5 schools, there’s a lot of people struggling for attendance,” said Viator. The
football team and Coach Viator are bowl eligible for the first time since 2012. “I get frustrated when I look outside and see students wearing another school’s apparel. We take pride in who we are and who we represent as a university,” McDonald said. Cory Crowe, public address announcer and radio engineer for Warhawk Radio Network, said that there are many reasons for the attendance problem. “There is an attendance problem. Monroe doesn’t support their university like other university towns do. I don’t know if it’s Crowe because there’s three universities around the area or what. Some people support other teams more than their own,” Crowe said. He added to his statement by saying that another reason for low attendance at ULM games could be because of Friday half-days. “We want students to come back on Saturdays to support our teams. If you need more activities, then that’s what we need to hear from the student body, so we can make those changes,” McDonald said. One thing that could be changed is the marketing strategy, for all athletics. Keith Richard, Head Men’s Basketball Coach, is entering his
eighth year with the program. Richard said, “It’s going to take a year-round effort by all involved, along with some winning and creative marketing.” It is Richard important for any brand to have a market that is based towards the consumer. Thus, making the consumer feel more connected to the brand. Coach V echoed the statement from Richard, “I think attendance is about consistently winning and increasing the fan base. You have to do a good job of marketing what you’re doing.” Trey Forsythe, a senior aviation major, said that nothing is really advertised well other than football. “My freshman year they used to put out signs around campus saying we had a baseball game today for example. Now, they don’t. I would like to go to sporting events; I just never know when they are. I had no clue we already started/had a home basketball game,” Forsythe said. If there is an issue with outreach, perhaps utilizing resources for purposes like game announcement and scheduled dates would be a good thing. ULM students may need a little help knowing when events are due to such stressful work and class loads. Na’Kala Thompson, a freshman general studies major, said, “I never
know when there is an athletic event. When I do find out it’s too late.” Several students have said that work is the main reason they don’t attend games regularly or at all. “Like myself, I think most of the student population have jobs, so that is what prevents a lot of people from going,” said Landon Boyett, a senior social work major. There is an obvious disconnect between the student body and athletics, but what can be done to combat this issue? “It all comes down to winning. Fans will support a winner, and we’ve struggled in many of those areas, but we are making strides though. We’re making improvements though. We’re first in our conference in football. Basketball is making improvements. Baseball is going to be good this year. Winning will help the problem,” Crowe said. “We are going to continue to do promotional things, and, on the other hand, we need to produce a good product for students to watch and ULM athletics is improving in that area,” McDonald said. He added that it is important for the athletics department to find out what students like at sporting events.
For the rest of the story, visit: www.ulmhawkeyeonline.com contact Kris Albert or Raven Adcox at albertkx@warhawks.ulm.edu or adcoxrv@ warhawks.ulm.edu
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OPINION:
Students should support athletics programs
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Students deny athletics on fee vote Money to go towards sports teams gets rejected by Tyler Johnson ULM received backlash from a proposed student enhancement fee this fall that didn’t go through. The fee was $10 per credit hour for future semesters for students taking one or more credit hours. The fee was supposed to support athletics and other groups on campus. It could have helped athletics out a lot. For the past few years, ULM athletics has had budget problems. Football has been the work horse for producing most of the money. This year the football team traveled to Texas A&M for 1.4 million dollars to play the Aggies. Attendance is a continuing topic to be brought up when in talks about the football program. When students first heard about that the enhancement fee, there was an uproar. Students were furious about having to pay $10 per credit hour for a spirit and athletics enhancement fee.
Aside of paying tuition, universities add on plenty of other school fees that students have no idea about. Being that there was never a meeting explaining to students exactly where the money was going can explain why it didn’t get passed. Some students expressed they already don’t like athletes because they feel that athletics get everything handed to them online. So, when they found out that the fee was to go towards helping athletics, they didn’t want to contribute. When the school first proposed the fee, it would have helped having the vote at the beginning of the year so that students had time to think about it and get more information on it before voting. Unfortunately, due to certain conditions the vote was rushed out. Most students found out about the fee over social media. The university could have done a better job explaining it. “I voted no on the extra fee because as a student I didn’t need any more fees added to my tuition. I felt as though it was not benefiting me. They did not give us a breakdown on what it was going to be used for. They just told us it was going towards athletics and RSOs,” said Kylie’e Jacquet, a ULM student. Some alumni football players thought that the fee could be good for the future of not just the football program, but athletics in general. Roland Jenkins, former free safe-
ty for ULM, said, “When I was a player, I would have loved for a proposal like this to have been passed. This could have helped boosted the entire athletic department and in turn the whole school as well. With a small budget like our ULM athletics have, this would have allowed us to get some of the better things, get those better recruits onto campus and ultimately bring more wins.” Jenkins said bringing in more wins is ultimately the goal and would bring in more of the community to the games. A winning culture could possibly lead to enhanced pride in the school from the community according to Jenkins. Devin Jackson Jr., starting right guard, spoke strongly on the issue. “ULM have been having inconsistent attendance for years due to the inconsistency of the football team. It’s on us to put a viewable and enjoyable product on the field and in the past we failed in that regard, but recently, we have been turning that around and becoming more consistent, and we hope with the momentum the football team continue to add we hope we can also add more fans and create a culture worth watching and wanting to be a part of.” A new better presented fee, may have a better shot at being accepted by the majority of students contact Tyler Johnson at johnsot1@warhawks.ulm.edu
When a school offers free admission to students for all home games, then it should be easy to pack the seats. The problem is simple, people don’t care about sports, and they would rather support their school behind a T.V. or computer screen. We live in a digital age where we can watch any team play while being at home. So, I can see why it’s tough, but that’s not an excuse. It’s sad to see people walking around ULM with LSU shirts and other school apparel, which brings a negative image to the campus. The athletic department is trying to figure out what would students like to see at games to improve attendance and the overall energy around ULM. “As an athletic department, it’s important for us to find out what students like at sporting events. This will give us a better opportunity to connect with the student body and get them to come out and support or respective teams,” said interim Athletic Director Scott McDonald. Lack of attendance and support leads to mid-level performances. The rowdiness of a crowd fuels players to give a better effort. When stands are empty and the energy in the stadium is low, the game environment is jeopardized. ULM football is having a great season this year. Sitting at the top of the SunBelt west division and becoming bowl eligible was a huge leap for the program. That should encourage the students enough to come out and support the team. When I covered games at ULM, I could see the lack of appreciation for our athletes. They work just as hard as we do, and they must compete at the division one level while trying to be a novel student at the same time. All our athletes ask from the student body is to fill the seats at games and provide some type of home field advantage. The opposing teams need to dread coming to Monroe. People have watched how “The 12th Man” at Texas A&M and the “Cameron Crazies” at Duke bring that home field energy to intimidate their opponents. We need that same energy at ULM to help our players perform at the highest level. ULM is promoting games, but it’s not enough for students to faithfully come to games and represent the school. To grab the attention of students, food and t-shirt giveaways are cool but how about different types of halftime entertainment and crowd chants. Having a person to rowdy up the student section can bring more energy and emotion from the crowd, which fuels our players. Different halftime gimmicks can bring a fun and exciting experience to home games. Another solution would be to run a weekly poll for students on what they want to see at upcoming games for the week. This will attract more students and brighten the gameday atmosphere. contact Jerimee Washington at washinjd@warhawks.ulm.edu
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Jones brings inspiration to campus by Kaitlin Maness Jonathan Jones was working a retail job when his boss confronted him about his bad attitude. This encounter forced Jones to look inward and self-reflect. “I was burned out,” Jones said. “From that point, I realized I needed to change something.” He did not know it back then, but that moment led him down a different path. Now, Jones is a best-selling author and motivational speaker who empowers youth with his story. He travels to colleges and other venues hoping to inspire young people to strive for a better tomorrow. Tuesday, Jones spoke to ULM students about how to pursue their passions as part of the Leadership Workshop Series. He used relatable anecdotes to teach the value of time, the importance of self-reflection and the need of a support system. After telling a funny story about his own tardiness, Jones asked students to raise their hands if they struggled with time management. Hands quickly shot up across the SUB ballroom. He urged students to start practicing "time blocking." Time blocking is a type of scheduling where a certain amount of time is assigned to each task. When compared to long to-do lists, it can be less overwhelming. Jones wants students to self-reflect, just as he had to after the encounter with his boss. Students must first look inside themselves to find out what is holding them back. Then, they can adjust themselves to achieve their goals. “After we self-reflect, then we can assess where we are,” Jones said. “Then, by seeing where we are, we see how far we need to go.” Jones emphasized the need of a support system many times. He referred to it as a person’s “four corners.” A person’s four corners should consist of people who can be relied on in times of need. He reminded students to be careful of who they put in their four corners. Without a strong support system, it is hard to succeed.
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BOOK SIGNING: Students like Mikiyah Pratt (above) get their books signed by Jonathan Jones.
Jones didn’t just speak to students. He spoke with them. At the end of the event, Jones gave away free copies of his Amazon bestselling book “Process” to the first 50 students who arrived at the Leadership Workshop. He talked to all 50 students about their goals, answered questions, gave advice and wrote personalized messages in the front cover of their books. The Campus Activities Board is responsible for Jones’s appearance at ULM. According to the Leadership Workshop committee head, Erick Burton, Jones reached out to ULM, asking to speak to the school’s students. After CAB watched Jones’s videos, they decided that he was “what our campus needed.” “We felt like our students needed to be motivated,” Burton
said. Many students left the event inspired by what they had heard. Mikiyah Pratt, a junior toxicology major, was touched by Jones message about a person’s four corners. She agreed that it is important to have a strong support system. “You need to surround yourself with good Pratt people, people who want you to do great things,” Pratt said. contact Kaitlin Maness at manessk@warhawks.ulm.edu
You might not actually be a millennial Majority of collegeaged students fall into the category of Generation Z by Kaitlin Maness There are many people who believe they are millennials whenever they actually belong to Generation Z. According to the Pew Research Center, a millennial is anyone born between 1981 and 1996. As of 2018,
this would make the oldest millennials 37 years old and the youngest 22 years old. However, many 18 to 21-year-olds feel that they belong in the same category as millennials instead of Generation Z. A study called "Generation Z Goes to College" analyzed 1,143 post-millennial college students from 15 different schools. The study found that most people analyzed considered themselves to be millennials. A reason the older portion of Generation Z confuse themselves as millennials might be, because they have many things in common with them. While the younger portion is growing up completely immersed in technology and the internet, the older portion saw its rapid rise to
normality much like millennials. Generation Z and millennials also share a similar sense of humor. Andrea Smith, an undeclared sophomore, said, “The best thing about my generation is we tend to think of our generation as Smith a joke instead of being hyper aware of our age and the word millennial.” The two generations constantly poke fun at themselves instead of taking the label too seriously. One can’t click on social media without seeing a meme involving being a millennial or a part of Generation Z.
Madeline Johns, a sophomore art major, senses that carrying the label of millennial comes at a price. “I believe there is a negative connotation with being a millennial,” Johns said. “Because for whatever reason we are the ones always being blamed for all the world’s problems.” Online, millennials are often blamed for “killing” different industries including: chain restaurants, diamonds, homeownership and cable television. Smith said millennials are responsible for the death of any of these. “On the internet, media will use millennials as a scapegoat for certain chains or stores dying, because they know it will generate a lot of clicks,” Smith said. The truth is that millennials sim-
ply lack financial stability. Data from the National Financial Capability Study indicates that two-thirds of millennials have at least one type of longstanding debt. Thirty percent have more than one type of debt. Among college-educated millennials, 81 percent have outstanding student loan debt. As the price of things like homes continue to rise, median income hardly moves. Economic research conducted by the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis shows that median income has only risen 11 percent since 1990.
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Fall Fusion showcases students’ efforts by Tristan McGowen
ULM has always been the center for some of the best performances on the Bayou. On Friday, the School of Visual and Performing Arts continued this tradition of bringing the arts to the students and community through the annual Fall Fusion. Choreographed by associate directors of dance, Robin Stephens and Tina Mullone, this year’s concert included seven selections and featured the ULM Dance Repertory Ensemble. Many different styles of dance were performed by the dance repertory ensemble. For Bryana Baines, a pre-nursing sophomore, this was her second fusion concert.
Baines has been involved with the dance department since joining the Chi Tau Epsilon dance honors society her freshman year. Each semester’s performance brings something different to campus and hosts a chance for the community and students alike to experience something new. “These concerts are a way for students to get out and interact. It is also a way to see something different, like the various types of dancing,” Baines said. Baines was extremely satisfied with this year’s Fall Fusion and loved the way the audience was involved. “The crowd was amazing, I loved the way they interacted with screaming and clapping not only at the end of dances but during the dances as well,” Baines said.
Baines wasn’t the only dance ensemble member returning for their second fusion concert, however. Natalia Chambers, a health studies pre-professional student, said she got her start in dance on campus after taking an elective. As far as the future of the event, students can expect it to only get better. New dances are added each semester to keep the concert fresh and relevant. “You can expect the ensemble to continue to grow strong, develop more, and work hard to create art that not only looks good but has meaning,” Chambers said. The next fusion concert will be the Spring Fusion 2019 concert held next semester. contact Tristan McGowen at mcgowetk@warhawks.ulm..edu
photos by Siddharth Gaulee
MOVE WITH THE FLOW: (Top left) Members of the dance repertory perform a Christmas-themed dance to end Fall Fusion 2018. (Top) Rashonda Azore dances to “Respect” by Aretha Franklin, who passed away in September this year.
Artist gives back to community by Miles Jordan
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HOLIDAY SPECIAL: Dylan Scott talks with media about the Bayou Stock music festival. The festival raised funds to help local families celebrate Christmas.
For many children, the most exciting part of Christmas is unwrapping shiny Christmas gift boxes. Unfortunately, not every kid is lucky enough to experience that joy. Bastrop-native Dylan Scott, now a platinum country artist, hopes to change that situation this Christmas through the first ever Bayou Stock music festival. The fundraiser music festival took place last Saturday at the Sterlington Sports Complex. According to Scott, the idea was to raise enough money to help local
families celebrate Christmas. “We’re going to go out and buy what they [children] want off their wish lists,” Scott said. Scott and his team found families in need through local schools. They’ll be organizing another event, closer to Christmas this year, where Santa will disperse the presents to the children. Ever since Scott was a kid, his family used to search for families in need during Christmas and help them celebrate the festival. This was part of the reason behind the event’s purpose.
“The Bayou Stock was a great idea to help bring exposure to local artists. The music was awesome and the food was a plus as well. The best part, though, was how they’re going to give back,” said Jamilya Burnette, an attendee. Although a fan of Scott, Burnette said she attended the event especially for the fundraiser. The festival also included performances from other artists like Mark Chesnutt, Morgan Evans, Lainey Wilson and Stephen Paul. contact Miles Jordan at jordanm1@warhawks.ulm..edu
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University seminar takes baskets to elderly by Tiana Thompson University seminar teaches freshmen valuable lessons. ULM’s freshmen class are at it again, giving back to their community. Friday, baskets of supplies were delivered to the Ouachita Council on Aging by peer leaders of the university seminar classes and part of the soccer team. University seminar is a class required for every freshman during their first semester at ULM. The class is half a semester long and serves the purpose of helping new Warhawks adjust to their new home away from home. Every year, the classes have their students bring in donations and write letters to an elderly person they are assigned to. These items include toothbrushes, toothpaste, soap and any small items they can use. The letters and gift baskets are sent to OCA to be handed out to the elderly. The OCA’s objective is to serve senior citizens, age 60 and up. This organization was established in 1967. The university seminar class has been doing the donations for about
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HELPING HAND: Students pack baskets into a truck to take to the Ouachita Council on Aging.
eight years now, and Will Copeland said he hopes the freshmen grasp the importance of this project. “The project gives them a way that they can extend themselves beyond campus by getting involved in the community doing something good
Students engage in poetry reading
for other people,” Copeland said. Copeland is an instructor for the seminar class. He said he believes the class is a great way for them to network and get to know people in similar majors. According to Copeland, it is a great way to meet friends
by Ashlyn Dupree On Tuesday night, Richard Robbins, a poet from southern California, recited poetry from his new book, “Body Turn to Rain: New & Selected Poems.” Robbins is an author with five books published and is an award-winning poet. Jack Heflin, an English professor at ULM, invited Richard Robbins to read his poetry to students and professors and to speak to his students in his creative writing class. “We like to bring writers to campus every semester, really to support our creative writing program,” Heflin commented. Many students attended the poetry reading, and most students had never been to a poetry reading before. Tony Hill, a junior secondary education major, shared that it was his first time attending a
that they will keep throughout their college years. Naomi Douglas, a freshmen premedical laboratory science major, said the class has taught her a lot about ULM and how to find her place.
poetry reading. Vanelis Rivera, an English instructor, said, “Not many of the people that attended the show had been to a poetry reading, which speaks to the need for exposing the campus to more events like that.” Robbins had many different pieces of works that he recited, which were personal experiences and meaningful memories from his childhood and adult life. Before each poem, Robbins would comment on the personal experiences that inspired him to form the poem. “One of the best aspects of the reading, besides the poems read were the anecdotes behind the poem. I love that he connected stories to the development of each piece,” Rivera remarked. One of the poems Robbins shared was "The Odds," which was about a man who is negative about everything in his life. Robbins
Douglas said, “Mrs. Pate was an amazing leader, and she always helped the freshmen out in every way she could.” Patricia Pate was her instructor for the course. She said that her instructor and peer leader were very helpful in getting her situated at the university. “The project was a fun way to end the course. I love that I finished the class feeling like I made a small difference in someone’s life,” Douglas said. “Helping the incoming freshman make that scary transition from high school to college a little bit easier made my experience as a peer leader very rewarding,” Nicholas Green said. Green is one of many peer leaders in the university seminar classes. Green said, “I think the service project we do in the university seminar class helps student mature into not only well-rounded students, but well-rounded citizens of their community.” The classes collectively made 75 baskets that were delivered to the OCA for the holidays. contact Tiana Thompson at thompstt@warhawks.ulm.edu
commented that it was a humorous poem of a man he knew that was always negative about everything. “I worked with a guy that was the most negative person. To him, if the sky was blue, it wasn’t blue enough or if you said hello, you didn’t say hello enthusiastically enough,” Robbins stated. Because of Robbins anecdotes in his poetry, Rivera is hoping more students will be inspired to write their thoughts. “Students should be encouraged to write more, especially when going through hardship, just for the sheer peace of mind,” Rivera said. According to Heflin, Sara Henning, a poet from Nacogdoches, Texas, will be coming to ULM for a poetry reading on Feb. 20. contact Ashlyn Dupree at dupreeaf@warhawks.ulm.edu
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Sorority hosts fundraiser cookout by Niko Perez
Kappa Beta Gamma (KBG) sorority held their second annual Kappa Kookout as part of their philanthropy week last Friday. The week-long process of special events was dedicated to raise money for KBG’s philanthropy, Special Olympics. Special Olympics is the world’s largest sports organization dedicated for children and young adults with special needs who wish to compete in an Olympic-like event. For only $10, attendees enjoyed a delicious meal of barbecue chicken, beans, potato salad, a cookie and a choice of beverage. Customers had the option to either pick up their order or dine in to enjoy the event. Along with food, the event also had Paul Amy and Jeff Hicks serenade the customers with their folk pop and rock music. The duo played for KBG’s philanthropy event last year at the Grove and continued to show their support at this year’s event. Lead vocalist and guitarist Paul Amy expressed his opinions about KBG saying that he was “very impressed at the hard work and positivity they have demonstrated to the community. Especially, for a sorority that is new and growing.” Tiffany Johnson, the president of KBG, claimed that her favorite part of the event was handing over the check to NELA Special Olympics, knowing that their efforts would make a
Claire Waggoner is thankful for programs like the Special Olympics. Waggoner is a recent ULM graduate and Kappa Beta Gamma sorority (KBG) alumna. Her younger brother Cole has autism. My Missing Piece, a fundraiser and awareness event, organized by KBG last Thursday held a special place on Waggoner’s life. The event raised awareness for Special Olympics and special needs. KBG had puzzle pieces set up under the SUB overhang where students wrote encouraging messages on. The sorority also accepted monetary donations that will directly benefit the Special Olympics. “It [Special Olympics] gave Cole the opportunity to participate in things he wouldn’t normally get to do,” Waggoner said. “He got to be around others that are similar to him which is something he couldn’t really get at school, because his high school has a low
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3 dessert makeovers for Thanksgiving
by Ashlynn Dupree
Thanksgiving is a celebratory holiday where you can stuff your face with pies, casseroles and basically any food without any judgmental glares. Here are three modern twists on traditional desserts to spice up your Thanksgiving dinner:
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MUSIC AND FOOD: Paul Amy and Jeff Hicks provide live music at Kappa Kookout organized by Kappa Beta Gamma sorority. The annual cookout raised funds for the NELA Special Olympics.
difference in someone’s life. Cheyenne Tatum, KBG’s judicial chair and new member educator assistant, said she loved participating in “the actual Special Olympics and spending time with the kids.” The sorority has been around for only four years and hopes to continue to show positive impact in the ULM and Monroe community. Katherin Irvin, a political science major, chose to support the event because of its philanthropy and the fact that “KBG is doing a good job in showing what Greek Life is all about.”
Accentuated with KBG’s sorority colors, the SUB ballroom was decorated with balloons and banners. At the entrance, shirts with the slogan “My abilities outweigh my disabilities” were up for purchase for $10. Through the efforts of its 30 members, KBG managed to sell around 500 barbecue plates to the Monroe community.
special needs population,” Waggoner continued. Riley Rolland, a member of KBG, said, “We just want to raise awareness for the Special Olympics and let people know that there’s nothing that’s going to hold them back.” “I love working with the kids. Seeing their smile just makes me smile,” Rolland said. The Special Olympics was founded by Eunice Kennedy Shriver in 1968. According to their website, the organization gives opportunities to people with intellectual disabilities Waggoner to develop physically, experience joy and make friendships. The Special Olympics works with many disabilities including Autism, Down Syndrome, Fragile X Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy and more. Freshmen Cindy Mai knew little about Special Olympics before joining KBG. However, after having worked with the organization she
Pumpkin pie cheesecake bars: Instead of making a pumpkin pie, you could make pumpkin pie cheesecake bars. The pumpkin pie cheesecake bars have a graham cracker crust, a cheesecake layer in the middle, a pumpkin pie layer, all topped with some whipped cream and pumpkin spice. It takes just around an hour to prep and cook.
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shared that it opened her eyes to “something very amazing.” Both Mai and Rolland shared that the events hosted during KBG’s philanthropy week this Walker year was an amazing way to raise money for the Special Olympics and spread awareness about the non-profit. Hollis Walker, the current Kappa King, worked closely with the sorority during the philanthropy week. “I’m so thankful for these girls and the opportunity they give me to have a chance to give back to my community,” said Walker, a kinesiology junior. Visit the Special Olympics website to see how you can get involved with the Special Olympics. contact Tiana Thompson at thompstt@warhawks.ulm..edu
Cinnamon apple crumb cake: This cake is full of ingredients like cinnamon, nutmeg, brown sugar and apples. While the cake part is a simple vanilla cake, it is topped with a cinnamon streusel crumb made of apples, cinnamon and nutmeg, as well as an apple cider glaze that is poured over the streusel crumb. It only takes 40 minutes to bake before it is ready to be served to your guests.
Salted caramel pie: A creative spin on traditional pies, the salted caramel pie is made of a graham cracker crust with a thick sticky caramel filling, sweetened condensed milk and sea salt which brings a sweet and salty aspect into the pie. It takes roughly three hours to prep and cook. contact Ashlynn Dupree at dupreeaf@warhawks.ulm.edu
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Grinch makes comeback in animation, fun remains by Bailey Wray
From its debut in the film industry in 1966 to its liveaction portrayal in 2000, the story of the Grinch has remained a Christmas classic. Now, in 2018, the Grinch has gotten a makeover. The animated film, “The Grinch,” landed in theaters on Nov. 9 with Benedict Cumberbatch starring as the voice behind the grumpy Grinch. The animations in this movie are almost identical to the animations in films like “The Lorax” and “Despicable Me,” which amplifies the modern elements of this adaptation. This movie also focused more on the life of Cindy Lou Who and her goal to trap Santa Claus, so she can give him her very special Christmas wish. Her wish is to help her single mother, who works the night shift and takes care of the children during the day. As the Grinch, in his Santa disguise, is stealing the gifts from Cindy Lou’s house, she succeeds in trapping him. She gives him her wish and plants a seed in his two-sizes-too-small heart. Like in the other movies, the Grinch eventually learns the true meaning of Christmas and his heart triples in size, leading him to bring back all the trees and presents and trimmings he stole. The theatrical elements of the movie, like the large reindeer named Frank, ensure that children will love it. Adults
can also relate to the Grinch, especially because he cannot get out of bed in the morning without his coffee and frequently partakes in “emotional eating.” However, those that grew up watching the other Grinch movies may find it incomparable; this Grinch is milder than he has been in previous versions, and there are many side stories that could take away from his evilness. So, it is best to categorize “The Grinch” as its own movie, rather than a revision. All can agree, however, that the message of the movie is clear: family and friends are more important than all the presents in the world. contact Bailey Wray at wraybs@warhawks.ulm.edu
Games to look forward to this holiday season by James Barnette
It’s finally the holiday season. Along with the turkeys and the pretty lights, the season also brings with it a new lineup of video games. This year’s line-up has people excited with long awaited sequels and fresh new game plays. So which games are your family members going to ask for? A recent poll hosted on the ULM Student to Student Facebook page asked students to vote on games they were excited about for the holidays. “Super Smash Bros. Ultimate” had a significant lead with 37 votes. “Red Dead Redemption II” came in second with 12 votes. “I’m going to be crucified for saying this: I never cared for the Smash series,” said Elle Bell, a political science senior. “I think it’s really popular because it’s the last of a dying breed,” Bell added.
“Ultimate,” the newest installment in Nintendo’s “Super Smash Bros.” franchise, is set to have a big release this year on the Nintendo Switch. “It is aptly name “Ultimate,” because it is the ultimate combination of every fighter and every stage in Smash Brothers history,” said Greg Sova, an atmospheric science senior. Although Sova has never owned a
Smash title, he said he’s going to pick up this game for the history it represents. “Spyro Reignited Trilogy” came in third place with seven votes. Michael Day has been playing “Spyro” since 2000. According to Day, “Spyro Reignited Trilogy” is far superior to the originals because of the added improvements.
“The only downside to the game is that only the first game is on the disc, while the other two games require a download,” said Day, an atmospheric science senior. Other games included on the poll were “Call of Duty: Black Ops 4,” “Fallout 76” and “Battlefield V” in their respective ranking. “Fallout” is one of the staple fran-
chises of Bethesda Games and “Fallout 76” will be the first multiplayer version of the franchise. Randall Jeansonne, a political science junior, said that he enjoys the Fallout world and the “mythos” of it. He also shared that even if he won’t like the game, he would still want to try it out. Rockstar released “RDR2” recently this month with much praise coming from reviewers. “I loved the first one that came out a while back,” said Greg White, a communication senior. “I’m definitely looking forward to picking the story back up and seeing what happens to the main character in this one.” The games that have already been released this year are “Red Dead Redemption II,” “Call of Duty: Black Ops 4,” “Spyro Reignited Trilogy” and “Fallout 76.” contact James Barnette at barnetjt@warhawks.ulm..edu
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Horoscope Aries Sometimes opposites really do attract, and Venus is teaching you about this right now. You might be around someone at work, in your neighborhood, or at school who isn’t your usual “type,” but you still feel extremely attracted to this person.
DOWN 1 Blows like the Big Bad Wolf
2 Pension law acronym 3 *Nominal leader 4 Beachgoer’s color 5 “Good grief!” 6 *Atmospheric wind that aids an eastbound U.S. flight 7 Lacto-__ vegetarian 8 Look after 9 *Boston tax protest of 1773 10 Cousin of a snowfinch 11 Most common skin condition in the U.S. 12 Fishing sticks 13 Fr. holy women 18 End of many a riddle 23 Holy Roman VIP: Abbr. 25 Japan’s largest active volcano 26 PFC’s address 30 Net profit, and what the answers to
starred clues have 31 Lessen, as pain 32 Hook’s right hand 33 Soccer great Mia 34 Mishmash 36 *Failed, as a business 39 *2016 film wrongly announced as Best Picture 41 Singer Warwick 44 Wrestled 46 Battleship initials 47 Turkish chief 49 Peacock tail feature 51 Tells it to the judge 54 Pound’s 100, in England 55 Totally full 56 Be dressed in 57 Regarding, on memos 58 Pelican St. city 59 Fed chasing Capone 64 In the past 65 Doorstep welcomer
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Libra You’re in a romantic mood, thanks to Venus. You’ll want to spend lots of time with your sweetheart. Take a break from work if you can so that you can indulge in some extra hours of passion with your honey. Give yourself permission to indulge.
Money matters are on your mind right now, and you need to remain focused on increasing your cash flow. Saturn is improving your financial situation, so keep pushing forward. If you work hard you’ll be able to find more balance between your career and personal life.
The sun has been creating a lot changes in your life lately. It’s likely your living situation, work location or personal environment has shifted in a significant way. This can be a good thing, if you are willing to just go with the flow.
Cancer Dreamy Neptune has you fantasizing about someone. Maybe you still lust after the one who got away, and you’re revisiting your feelings for him or her. Or perhaps you’re daydreaming about a new friend you’d love to spend some intimate time with.
Sagittarius The next four weeks are your personal spiritual new year. The sun moving into your sign brings you a huge blast of positive energy. Put those good vibes to use and do things that are bold, imaginative, and passionate.
Capricorn The moon is creating some kind of breakthrough for you, and you deserve it. Maybe you’ve been interested in dating someone, and you and this person haven’t quite connected yet. Now you’ll have a good chance of finally spending time together.
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Aquarius
The next four weeks will be busy for you, but you’ll have a lot of good energy. A friendly sun is bringing you many blessings. It’s a great time to celebrate the holidays with friends and family, and it’s also a nice time to connect with your honey on a deeper level.
You and a friend could be getting closer with the help of Venus. Maybe you have had some nice chats with somebody, but things have remained casual between the two of you until now. As the planets align, passion might strike.
Virgo With Mars opposite your sign for a bit, you need to take super good care of your health. Your immune system is likely to be low. And holiday preparations could be wearing you down, too. Make sure you’re eating right and getting enough sleep.
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Scorpio
There’s a full moon in your sign this week, and this could bring secret passions and hidden emotions to the surface. Maybe that hot flirtation you’ve been having will finally result in a passionate embrace. You could find yourself enmeshed in a soap opera.
fame 42 “Cats” monogram 43 Mazda sports car 45 City bond, briefly 47 Suit to __ 48 The “M” in LEM 50 Like red-line traffic, on Google Maps 52 For example 53 Lights that darken 56 Kate of “Steve Jobs” 60 SSW opposite 61 Bucolic setting 62 __ Gay: WWII bomber 63 Succeeded big-time 66 “Over the Rainbow” composer Harold 67 Grow older 68 The Lindy, e.g. 69 Tally again 70 Hide-hair link 71 Jouster’s ride
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Gemini
ACROSS 1 Strains to lift 6 Scribble (down) 9 Former Russian despots 14 Dickens’ Heep 15 Cain raiser 16 Florida’s __ Center 17 Nabisco cookie with a pastry jacket 19 “Cold Case Files” airer 20 Seminoles’ sch. 21 Lukewarm reviews? 22 Sadden 24 Gulf Coast Florida city 27 Scrape or scratch 28 F equivalent, in music 29 Investigations 33 Hostess snack 35 Sound from a tabby 37 Wee hr. 38 Barley brew 39 __ Fáil: Irish coronation stone 40 Joseph of ice cream
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Pisces A playful moon is challenging you to have more fun. Invite your friends over for a small dinner party. Take a surprise gift to a family member who has been feeling lonely. Do things that are spontaneous, generous and social.
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November 19, 2018
Warhawks clinch home opener against LSUA Women’s basketball dominates in first win Nate Nasworthy
photo by Siddharth Gualee
FAST BREAK: Whitney Goins dribbles the ball up the court.
In the home opener on Thursday, the Warhawks hosted the Generals of LSU Alexandria for field trip day and looked to notch their first win of the season. ULM welcomed numerous local schools to become a part of the gameday experience. A slow start by both offenses contributed to a low scoring first quarter where ULM led 21-13. The Warhawks were able to find their rhythm and controlled the pace until the Generals were able to stay competitive with ULM only leading 38-25 at halftime. ULM had a 50% field goal average in the first half and went four of 10 on three-pointers. The Warhawks used halftime to
make some adjustments and came out swinging in the second half, running away with the game. ULM scored 33 points in the third quarter and 22 points in the fourth. ULM was able to win the game 93-62. The Warhawks went 31 of 69 (44.9%) on field goals in the game, 15 of 33 (44.5%) on three-pointers and 16 of 22 (72.7%) on free throws. The bench for ULM rose to the occasion, scoring 34 points, and the Warhawks also had 28 points in the paint. Redshirt freshman guard Tiara Malone led the team with 24 points and also grabbed three rebounds. Junior guard Amber Thompson recorded 17 points and five rebounds. Freshman forward Jamie Means boasted an incredible seven rebounds. The Warhawks are now 1-2 on the season and will have a tough December schedule before starting conference play in January. Malone and Thompson combined for 41 of the 93 points scored and it
was a strong showing for both ladies as it was their first games in Fant-Ewing. Malone sat out last season after suffering an injury and Thompson transferred from Walters State Community College. Both can be strong leaders for a young team. The bench for the Warhawks showed depth in their 34 point outing and gives head coach Jeff Dow a variety of ways to put points on the board. The win at home gives ULM momentum to finish 2018 strong. In the final seven games of 2018, the Warhawks will play four Louisiana teams: New Orleans, Northwestern State, Nicholls State and Southeastern Louisiana. Nicholls State is the only game out of the four that ULM will play at home. The Warhawks will take on New Orleans there on Nov. 25 and look to finish the calendar year strong. contact Nate Nasworthy at nasworna@warhawks.ulm.edu
ULM plays well against tough opponents Tristan McGowen The men’s basketball team have dropped their last two games sending their record to an even 2-2 on the season. But, while the two teams they fell to were part of the power five conferences, the Warhawks seemed to hold their own against them. The first stop on a five game road trip for ULM came on Monday, Nov. 12, when the Warhawks faced off against the Texas Longhorns in Austin. Coming off of two back-to-back victories, ULM boasted a 2-0 record and looked ready to keep the streak alive. Despite the Longhorns participating in the NCAA Tournament and appearing in their respected postseason last season, the Warhawks were able to hold their own. ULM was short handed however, with their leading scorer Daishon Smith out with a hamstring injury. The Warhawks led the Longhorns for almost nine minutes in the first half of play. Jumping out to a 9-3 lead backed by Travis Munning’s 7 point opening act, the Warhawks took the lead early on. However, Texas managed to put together a 12-point run after this to give them the seven-point lead. It wasn’t long though before ULM was right back in it. With an 11-point run of their own, The Warhawks worked their way back on top.
This back and forth battled continued over the whole first half. In fact, the Warhawks trailed by a single point entering the locker room at halftime, 30-39. The great play from ULM continued into the second half, but in the end, it wasn’t enough to hold off the Longhorns as they fell 65-55. Michael Ertle led the team in scoring with 16 points while knocking down two three-pointers of his own. Junior forward, Andre Washington led the Warhawks in rebounds with eight. Next up for ULM was the number eleven ranked Michigan St. Spartans. Everyone knew that winning this game for the Warhawks would be no easy task, but something you couldn’t put past them. With Smith still out with an injury though it would be an uphill battle. The Warhawks played a good first half of basketball with the Spartans trailing by only six points at halftime, 35-29. The team seemed to slow down in the second half though as Michigan St. pulled away with the lead. Junior guard, JD Williams, led the Warhawks with a career-high 25 points, including three three-point shots. Ertle also had a big game putting up a season-high of 20 points including two three-pointers of his own. Munnings and Washington were able to come up big on the defensive end both posting double digit boards
PASS IT: Michael Ertle passes the ball to a teammate.
in the rebound column. However, the good play from the Warhawks wasn’t enough to scrape by the Spartans in the end, falling 80-59. ULM will get a much needed nine-day break before heading to their next road destination. The Warhawks will face off against the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles.
photo by Miles Jordan
The Warhawks should have a good game against the Eagles who have not won a game on the season yet. The game is set to tip off on Friday, Nov. 23 at 6 p.m. in Hooper Eblen Center in Cookeville, Tennessee. contact Tristan McGowen at mcgowetk@warhawks.ulm.edu
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Warhawks looking for trip to bowl game by Tyler Johnson All over the country, college football teams train and work hard to accomplish goals for the upcoming season. Each team strives to have to have winning seasons. One goal that each team has is to be playing in December in a bowl game. To be eligible, a team needs to win as many games as it loses because almost all FBS teams have 12-game schedules, that means they must go 6-6. With ULM’s win over South Alabama last week, the Warhawks are bowl eligible for the first time since 2013. This is the fifth time since 2007. The past few years ULM football has not had the best record. Coming into this season the program had a lot of hype built around it. Everyone was ready to see the team take off in the right direction. This is head coach Matt Viator’s third season here and you can see the culture has changed for the better. The team looks to have improved on all phases of the ball. The defense seems to be playing with a chip on
their shoulder and the offense is starting to get back on a roll. Coach Viator was asked how he thought the team improved since he’s been here. “I think our overall team speed improved. I think that was the number one thing we were trying to accomplish. This year our biggest difference is our defense,” Viator said. The team has two more guaranteed games left this season. With one more win, the Warhawks can secure their spot to go bowling this December. With two more wins, the football team will make an appearance in the first-ever Sun Belt conference championship game. Being 4-2 in conference, the football team sits in first place right now. “Finally, being bowl eligible after three years of being here is honestly a feeling I’ve never felt before. I remember being recruited here pretty much the same time the new coaches got here and their pitch to me was simply why not come to be a part of the change that will be
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coming in the near future at ULM,” Players like Batiste are one of the reasons ULM is moving in the right direction. With one catch for 27 yards and a touchdown, he helped put the Warhawks in position to get a victory over Texas State,“ So to finally be a part of the change and actually contributing means the world. We all have a story to tell and all put in so much work to get to this spot and we haven’t even reached our peak yet,” Batiste added. With ULM being a young team, there are some young guys who’ve had to step up. One of them being Monroe native Corey Straughter,“It’s big knowing that we haven’t been able to go to a bowl game as a program in five years. So being one of the ones contributing being as young as I am really is humbling” Straughter said. Bowl games will begin Dec. 15th. Stay tuned to see if and where ULM will be playing come bowling season. contact Tyler Johnson at johnsot1@warhawks.ulm.edu Graphic by Prajal Prasi
ULM hosts intramural championship LCIRSA hosted for first time in 12 years at Activity Center Jimmon Felton
photo courtesy of Carol Brown
FLAG FOOTBALL: ULM intramural flag football catch.
It has been 12 years since ULM hosted the Louisiana Collegiate Intramural Recreational State Associations Championships (LCIRSA). The fall sports include volleyball and flag-football and will be competed in by all the universities in the state. The state intramural championships were held at the Activity Center for volleyball play and the University Park for flag football. ULM sent nine teams to play at state three for volleyball six for flag football. In the flag football division, ULM had three of their six teams win their side of day one. ULM’s defending volleyball state champions on the women’s side won their division looking to make a three peat as champs. The last time ULM hosted LCIRSA was of
Spring 2007 where we crowned two champions and two runner ups. This year expects more of the same from ULM who is known to dominate at the state level and is commonly seen in the finals playing for a championship. Taylor Ashworth of i8amegpi CO-REC flag football team said “It’s crazy how the tournament brings so much talent to one little area. Definitely an experience I will never forget,” The state championships is where everyone comes to compete but more than anything it is where people go out to enjoy themselves and have fun while competing. It does not matter if you are there to spectate or there to play, getting to meet new people and compare campus lifestyles makes it all worth while. Intramurals give students at all universities an extra boost to enjoying college, because all former athletes are given another chance to play without the hassle of coaches. It also gives students the much needed break away from class. Recreation is sometimes the best relaxation. Haylee Mayo of HitList Volleyball expressed what she likes the most about
getting to compete at state. “It’s a great experience and I hope to be able to continue going to state tournaments through the rest of my time here at college.” Mayo stated “I like the fact that I got to meet new friends from other schools as well as see some old friends,” The two day weekend event is not only beneficial for school purposes it also helps out with putting some extra funds into the city of Monroe. The schools who are from a far such as Nicholls or Northwestern State have to pay for hotels and food which help give a small finacial boom to the city. Robert Reed Assistant Director of Recreation was glad to have LCIRSA here at ULM, “ anytime the championships can be hosted here at ULM it is a good time, with the money that has gone into the courts and fields, it is nice to showcase that we have some of the best facilities in the state.” With the football team on the road this week students still had the opportunity to see some good quality sports action. contact Jimmon Felton at feltonjj@warhawks.ulm.edu
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COMING DOWN THE FEILD: (Left) D’Marius Gillespie looks to run downfeild after catching a pass. (Right) Caleb Evans finds his way into the endzone.
photos by Siddharth Gaulee
ULM grounded by Arkansas St. Warhawks now face must win game against ULL by Kris Albert Arkansas State defeated ULM for the ninth straight time Saturday. The Red Wolves were able to tie for first place in the Sun Belt West division with a 31-17 victory over the Warhawks. The game had a weird flow to it, characterizing the crazy race in the division. The Red Wolves put the game away after answering a strong drive from ULM. A ten-yard passing touchdown completed the drive for the Red Wolves. It was a cherry on top of a nice day for Justice Hansen and the Red Wolves. ULM allowed Hansen to complete 21 of his 27 passes while throwing for three touchdowns and 246 yards on the afternoon. The QB also averaged a healthy 12 yards per completion. The ground game was hot as well finishing with 158 yards rushing. Marcel Murray had 94 of those yards on 17 carries. The team’s receivers played well also, making plenty of highlight grabs on third won to extend drives. ULM’s defense allowed the Wolves to go 9-17 on third downs and 100 percent on three red zone drives. Not all was bad however as David Griffith had a solid day with 12 tackles and four tackles for loss. The team as a whole had 13 tackles
for loss and one sack. The lack of turnovers hurt the defense again, as they failed to register one. Saturday’s game was one of the few times that the offense disappointed. Evans passed now Philadelphia Eagles Head Coach Doug Pederson for fifth in career passing yards (6,380 yards). Evans finished with two touchdowns, 218 yards through the air and another 34 on the ground. Everything else was rough for the star QB. Evans and the Warhawk offense failed to get things going early in the ball game. Not only did they start slow, but things started to get
away form them in the second half. Right away Evans threw a pick-six on the first second half drive. He would throw another two interceptions in the fourth quarter. While the Red Wolves snapped the four-game winning streak, the team played a tough game that should leave fans with some hope. Penalties played a huge role in the game. On Arkansas State’s scoring drive to end the first half, ULM had three personal foul flags that kept the drive alive. ULM failed to get a consistent run game going as well, something they have had during the winning streak. The offense still had some explosive play on the day. Marcus Green and Josh Pederson each had five catches for 60 plus yards, while Pederson scored the only passing touchdown of the day. Brandius Batiste, D’Marius Gillespie and Zachari Jackson each had explosive catches of 20 plus yards. This showed that ULM is a different team when able to run the ball consistently. R.J. Turner failing to make the trip due to an ankle injury did not help the Warhawks cause either. All is not lost for the Warhawks season, even after the hurtful loss. They remain atop the west division now tied with Arkansas State. They are still bowl eligible for the first time since 2012 and one more regular season game left. The game is against major in-state rival, the Lafayette Ragin ‘Cajuns. The game is now very important with a shot at the Sun Belt conference title game hanging in the balance. The game is the last of ULM’s regular season, closing out at home. The game kicks off at 2 p.m. on Nov. 24. contact Kris Albert at albertkx@warhawks.ulm.edu