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Monday, October
National Chemistry Week Celebration, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., SUB Overhang
Tuesday, October 23 XTE Zumbathon, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., Brown Gym 31 Ambassador T-shirt Swap, 12 p.m. to 2 p.m., SUB Overhang
Wednesday, October 24 31 Ambassador T-shirt Swap, 12 p.m. to 2 p.m., SUB Overhang
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Saturday, October 27 No events planned
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Entrepreneurial Accelerator Program (EAP) portfolio company Oleolive has been awarded a $350,000 federal grant to study oleocanthal, a compound found in extra virgin olive oil and its effects on Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. The grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and National Institute on Aging (NIA) was awarded to the Shreveport-based company, which licensed a University of Louisiana at Monroe (ULM) technology for extraction of oleocanthal from the oil. Segue Science Management (SSM) negotiated the licensing agreement, the first technology licensing deal for ULM, and partnered with Oleolive to form a private company to provide highquality oleocanthal to researchers. Oleocanthal’s potential health benefits were originally studied by ULM researchers Drs. Khalid El Sayed and Amal Kaddoumi.
Ouachita Parish Sheriff's Office arrested a West Monroe High School student in connection with an assault at the school on Thursday. Linda Reinninger says she received a call from the school telling her that her son, Josh, had been severely pushed down. Reinninger says her son is physically and mentally disabled. The school's surveillance caught the incident on camera, according to the arrest record. The school's resource officer responded to the incident. Officers arrested 17-year old Tyrell Booker. Booker told officers he pushed Josh down, because he was having a bad day. Reinninger says Booker should not have taken those feelings out on her son. According to witnesses, several other students and a football player helped Josh during and after the assault. Booker is facing a charge of cruelty to the infirmed.
On Monday, the Barron County Sheriff ’s Department received a 911 call from a subject asking for help. When deputies arrived on scene they found two deceased adults, according to a press release from the Barron County Sheriff ’s Department. The deceased individuals have been identified as James Closs, 56, and Denise Closs, 46. They were mother and father of Jayme, their 13-year-old daughter who is missing. Jayme Closs, stands five feet tall, 100 pounds, with green eyes and strawberry blonde hair. As of publication, Jayme and her parent’s murderer have yet to be found. Investigators have received over a thousand tips and have thoroughly investigated over 800 of them, according to the Barron County Sheriff's Department.
At least 59 people have been killed, and dozens more injured by a train running into a crowd near Amritsar in India's northern Punjab state. The victims were standing on the railway tracks watching celebrations for Dusshera, a Hindu festival, when a train hit them at high speed on Friday. According to reports, a large crowd had gathered to watch a celebration symbolizing the triumph of the Hindu god Rama over the 10-headed demon king Ravana, symbolizing the victory of good over evil. At one point, some of the crowd moved on to some railway tracks a short distance away, with some reports citing organizers’ safety concerns about the effigy. Officials have warned identification of all the victims could take several days. Families of victims held an angry protest on the tracks on Saturday.
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“I do believe that if one sets a personal goal and does everything one can possibly do to accomplish that goal, then the trying itself is breaking the future.”
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TODAY IN HISTORY
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Luke Arsement, performing as Ima B. Itch, swings around a pole during the talent portion of Thursday's Misster Pageant.
1962: U.S. President John F. Kennedy addresses TV about Russian missile bases in Cuba and imposes a naval blockade on Cuba, beginning the Cuban Missile Crisis. 1976: Red Dye No. 4 is banned by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration after it is discovered that it causes tumors in the bladders of dogs. The dye is still used in Canada. 1981: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved aspartame artificial sweetener for tabletop use following years of scrutiny. 1988: Elton John sells out Madison Square Garden for a record 26th time. 2012: Six Italian scientists are convicted of manslaughter for their failure to predict the 2009 L'Aquila earthquake. 2016: AT&T buy Time Warner for $85.4 billion.
October 22, 2018
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International students share culture, festival on campus
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The Nepalese Student Association (NSA) provide many events for homecoming throughout last week. These events included henna tattoos, hair braiding, kite flying, an art and craft exhibit and cultural headshots. The cultural headshots involved dressing up in traditional Nepali dress, regardless of racial background. This week happened to coincide with Nepal’s biggest festival, Dashain, which takes place every year in late September or early October. NSA President Hems BK describes this festival as “like Christmas” where families share happiness, get together and receive blessings from elders.
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October 22, 2018
OPINION OPINION
First Amendment Rights: Is it fair to cancel Kanye West? Yes
No
Miles Jordan Kanye West. A musical genius, winner of 21 Grammies and has had every album but his inaugural album go number one on the charts; needs to be over. Tell me if you’ve heard of this before, a white person writing an op-ed piece about Kanye West being inflammatory and annoying. The irony and redundancy, is not lost on me. Though, there is a genuine need to cancel Kanye West now. Kanye West has lost his grip with reality. While many have claimed this in the past for once, West’s situation is dire. Many news sources have written about his support of the current president, but that is not nearly the largest issue. Kanye’s continual spewing of inaccurate information is the most troubling aspect. The rhetoric he’s used has been common over the years. It’s the idea that what has happened to black people is black people’s fault. His comments on slavery being a choice are this in a nutshell; it’s just maddeningly incorrect. In summary, he said what happened to African-Americans sounds like a choice. He then went on to say that it’s like they were mentally imprisoned. What he’s correct about is the mental imprisonmen,but he’s incorrect that mental imprisonment equates to someone’s fault. Chattel slavery is one of the evilest institutions mankind has ever created. For someone to place blame on individuals being subjugated is wrong and stupid. West’s comments in the oval office also struck a nerve. From his idea that black people vote
democratic for welfare, the idea of little “masculine energy” to the idea that police officers are being forced to shoot black people. West believes to himself that he’s improving the country and that he’ll improve the country for black people but the rhetoric he’s using won’t. There is no way of quantifying that black people vote democratic simply because of welfare, but many do vote democratic. More so, because Democrats have more consistently supported and put black people into office. Secondarily, Kanye’s idea of masculine energy missing in our government has no argument. There have only been male presidents and Congress is 80 percent male. Masculine energy is flowing in, out, up and down the government. Even his comments on police brutality are a mess. Law enforcement are serving their community. Unless in fundamental danger, police are not supposed to shoot people, period. Danger does not equal shooting people. Many proponents of West’s antics reference his mental health situation, frequently referring to his diagnosis of bipolar disorder. The issue is common. People do not have the responsibility to uphold a celebrity’s mental health. It would be wonderful if the world worked that way, but it doesn’t. Often times, we cannot even hold our friends responsible. Even beyond that, West himself sought out another diagnosis from bipolar and got his answer. If Kanye has decided within himself that he does not want to follow the initial diagnosis then so be it. It is not the public’s responsibility to coddle him during his manic episodes. West, his friends and family must help him, not everyone else. If Kanye wants to play politics and spew misinformation then I propose we all say no more. He can say whatever he wants with no press. contact Miles Jordan at jordanm1@warhawks.ulm.edu
Alfonzo Galvan Everybody loves the First Amendment, until they don’t. Recently, Kanye West visited the White House and had a meeting with President Trump. As a result of his meeting and some of his comments, many of his fans have given up on West. Leading up to his meeting with the president, West faced backlash from fans for wearing Trump’s Make America Great Again hat. According to West, he gave the hat new meaning while wearing it. Regardless of West’s political alignment or friendships there is no reason he should be kept quiet. Those who don’t agree with him can either discuss it in a civilized manner with him or simply ignore him. The First Amendment gives us freedom of speech, regardless of what others think of your opinion. Taylor Swift, a constant enemy of West, recently came out and publicly supported Democrats in Tennessee. Swift received little backlash for her decision to finally step into politics and show her true colors, but West is receiving a momentous amount of torment. In the past, West has been heavily praised for being the outspoken individual that he is. Regarding former President Bush’s involvement in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina West said, “George Bush doesn’t care about black people.” At that time, none of his fans stepped up
and said he was wrong. Some of his peers in the “rap game” like Diddy said they would have done the same thing given the opportunity. Now that he’s wearing a MAGA hat and supporting Trump, everyone’s done with him. His peers have all come out and criticized him. If West spoke out against the President would he be given the same treatment? The answer is no. People wanting West censored don’t have a valid reason other than politics. But you can’t keep somebody quiet based on whether you agree with them or not. Are we going to support Kaepernick but censure West? You can’t pick and choose people. The First Amendment doesn’t take into account a person’s fame or power of influence. Trump tweets away everyday without a problem and he isn’t censured so neither should West. You don’t have to agree with West. You have that right, but, you can’t shut him up. Many of the things he’s said sound crazy, they do. He’s gone onto shows like SNL and had long monologues of whatever came to mind at the time; he even did that at the White House. West’s fans have the right to boycott him. They can block him or unfollow him on social media and take away all their support from him. At times, the monetary impact of such a boycott could make an artist retract a statement or issue an apology. That’s a valid path to take for those angry with. You can’t outright censure him though. In the end, just like West, people have the right to their own opinions. Just like West can’t be censured neither can they. Any argument on what West has said will boil down to the First Amendment. Can you take away his right of free speech? No. Can you disagree with him? Yes. West will lose support from many different people but at the same time, gain others’ support. contact Alfonzo Galvan at galvana@warhawks.ulm.edu
October 22, 2018
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#HimToo: We have bigger problems than white men being accused Ethan Dennis
A year after actress Alyssa Milano tweeted “If you’ve been sexually harassed or assaulted write ‘me too’” prompted a flood of replies across social media, America faces a retrograde movement- the white male-washing of the “HimToo” hashtag. Following Brett Kavanaugh’s recent trial and confirmation as a U.S. Supreme Court Justice, conservatives flooded social media with support, and talk of false accusations became a hot topic. After a mom posted a picture of her son saying he “won’t go on solo dates due to the current climate of false sexual accusations” and used the “HimToo” hashtag, the internet community began making memes, and a new movement was born. The #HimToo movement was initially creat-
ed to eradicate the silence around male sexual assault victims. Well, good job Twitter. You’ve empowered conservatives, primarily white males, to start complaining about problems they don’t even face. But we need to discuss and stop this before it gets out of hand. White men need to chill and stop feeling threatened. Claiming the “HimToo” hashtag to fit a virtually nonexistent niche is a slap in the face to black men, who actually have to worry about being accused, and male sexual assault victims, who were using the hashtag as a support system. According to the National Sexual Violence Resource Center, only 2-10% of rape accusations have been fake over the past 20 years. To put this into perspective, realize that every 98 seconds, someone in the U.S. is sexually assaulted. This means that roughly 882 people experience sexual violence in this country every day, but only one out of every three cases are reported according to the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN). So ultimately, only about six to 30 or of almost 300 reported cases a day are false accusations. When it comes to black men, there is a rich history of us being falsely accused. Take the stories of the Scottsboro Boys and Emmett Till for instance. The Scottsboro Boys were nine black teen-
agers who were falsely accused of raping two white women aboard a train near Scottsboro, Alabama in 1931. Initially, eight of them were sentenced to death. There were many trials and mistrials, but evidence has shown that the men were innocent. As for Till, he was falsely accused of flirting with a white woman at the age of 14 and brutally murdered four days later. The woman has since said her allegations were false. This was in 1955, 63 years ago, but I remember black boys at my predominantly white middle school getting accused of touching or messing around with white girls- this was in 2011. While black people represent 13% of the U.S. population, they represent 47% of the 1,900 case exonerations, or official absolving from blame, in the National Registry of Exonerations. When it comes to sexual assault crimes that have been exonerated, the innocent were 59% black and 34% white. Taking all this into account, it’s clear that white men need to chill and not wish an actual problem for others onto themselves. Also, the people who are scared to get accused should have left the the hashtag to male sexual assault victims which amounts to one in every 33 men in America, according to RAINN. When it comes to college campuses, the frequency increases to one in 16 men, according to the National Sexual Violence Resource Center.
It’s time to break the mental health stigma
Ashlyn Dupree This past week was mental illness awareness day. Not only does America have a mental awareness day, but also in May is the mental awareness month as well as World Mental Health day. While I understand the importance of sharing awareness of mental illnesses, has society caused people to stereotype those with mental illnesses? Does this cause those with mental illnesses to feel shameful of something that they cannot control? It was found that those who had mental illnesses were shamed by their peers which caused the friendship to end and rejection from others. As a society, we see those with mental illnesses as incapaable to accomplish as much as we can. This is because because we think their mental illness prevents them from it. Social media has portrayed people
with mental illnesses as a dangerous person for you or your family members to be around. A person who behaves like a child, or that a person has caused the mental illness themselves. We need to understand that not every person has the same characteristics as another and each person is their own individual, just as we are. We must break out of the normal idea that someone with a mental health disorder is a psychopath killer, because those with mental health disorders suffer all types of different things. I have a sister who has autism spectrum disorder. Many people assume that because my sister has autism, she is nonverbal, she cannot understand other people’s emotions as well as her own and she is not intellectual. However, each person that has autism spectrum disorder has different symptoms, so not every person is alike. My sister could not speak well until this past year. She loves receiving hugs and cries whenever someone else is crying. And, she is very good at certain activities and needs help in others. This is just an example of how easy it is to stereotype someone that has a mental disorder.
So how can we break the mental health stigma? Do your own research on mental illnesses and how each one differs from the other, and do not make social media your way of finding out information on those with mental disorders. When my sister was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, I researched about what autism was and how to help those with autism. The more you know, the better attitude you will have towards those who have mental disorders. Do not treat those with mental disorders any differently than those who don’t. Those with mental disorders, want to be treated like a regular person does so be carefully how you act around them. Be careful what jokes you make around those with mental disorders because you do not want to make them feel like they should be ashamed of something they cannot control. Lastly, be supportive of in their goals and aspirations. Let’s break the mental health stigma and treat those with mental disorders the way that they deserve. contact Ashlyn Dupree at dupreeaf@warhawks.ulm.edu
These victims found solace in the mounting #HimToo movement, until the white men decided to take it and twist its meaning. Hopefully, these victims can still find solace in the “MeToo” hashtag, as it encompasses all sexual assault survivors. And after all, the hashtag was never meant to exclude, but include everyone into the ongoing discussion about sexual assault in America. Ultitmately, it isn’t too late to solve this problem and it seems pretty easy to do so. White men who fear false accusations need to realize that this isn’t your problem. Stop worrying about losing your job or getting arrested, because as evidenced by all highprofile cases involving a white male, the law is always on your side, false or not. Stop making jokes like, “I was going to say I like her shirt, but I didn’t want to get in trouble for looking at her boobs or something.” It’s not cool, and you thinking that way shows that you don’t even understand what the #MeToo movement is about. Finally, as the late great Aretha Franklin said, “Respect, just a little bit.” That’s the key to fixing most problems. Just listening and respecting whomever you’re reacting with will more often than not prevent false accusations, if you’re white that is.
contact Ethan Dennis at dennisec@warhawks.ulm.edu
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October 22, 2018
NEWS
University Mile: One step at a time
ULM Homecoming
tradition grows stronger, shirts gain mass following by Alfonzo Galvan
Homecoming week is a week full of traditions, one such tradition that brings people from far and wide is the annual University Mile. The 34th University Mile, hosted by ULM’s Recreational Services, was held Wednesday. President Nick Bruno kicked off the race as has become customary. With the sound of Bruno’s gun going off, the race began. The sprinters and joggers instantly took the lead and left a cushion of space for the walkers. The event doesn’t require participants to run and accepts walkers and slow joggers. At the race’s finish, top finishers in eight different categories are awarded with a plaque. Nathan Hall, a university alum, was the first to finish the race. Hall stays active throughout the year running anywhere between six to 22 miles a day, six days a week. “I participated in the mile because it is one of my favorite races. I have been doing it for the past 10 years,” Hall said. This year’s mile, like the last, started in front of Hemphill Hall on Northeast Drive and finished in front of the Activity Center on campus. Adidas long-sleeve, clima-lite tees were given to all the participants to wear after registering while supplies lasted. Michael Bruscato, the director of recreational services, said the purpose of the event
is to inspire a healthy lifestyle in the community and to promote the spirit of Homecoming Week. The University Mile is open to the whole community. According to Bruscato, the University Mile shirt helps bring in more people for the event and also serves as advertisement for the event. “Five years ago, we began purchasing our shirts through Adidas to ensure a betterquality shirt for all that register for the race. We have seen our participation numbers rise over the last few years as the shirts have become a hot commodity,” Bruscato said. Bruscato added that he hopes the trend continues next year as they hope to offer an even better shirt for next year’s race registration. Katerina Svecova, a junior kinesiology major and student athlete, said she doesn’t see the point in just buying the shirt and not participating but likes seeing the support the event has from the student body. Svecova’s participation in the event was for fitness; she usually runs a couple times a week, so the mile was something normal for her. “I enjoy running and joining ULM sports events, so that’s why I wanted to participate,” Svecova said. The event was originally called the “Louisville Mile,” because in the race’s early years, it was held on Louisville Avenue on Saturday, the day of Homecoming. The name has since changed to the University Mile and moved closer to campus to better help bring people in for the homecoming festivities. It is now held on Wednesday to make room for other activities held on Saturday.
contact Alfonzo Galvan at galvana@warhawks.ulm.edu
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PAIN AND GAIN: The University Mile is a difficult run regardless of preparation with the aim to promote a healthy lifestyle in the community.
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Pharmacy students fight flu on campus by Ashlyn Dupree
Students from ULM’s pharmacy school held a clinic outside the Student Union Building on Wednesday where they gave out free flu shots and educated people on things like diabetes and cholesterol. Rachel Pecora, a second-year pharmacy student, said this year the pharmacy students were able to provide more information on diabetes and blood pressure as well as provide services for students to check blood pressure and glucose levels. Pecora also said that the free flu clinic was created so that students did not have to spend money on getting a flu shot from places like Walgreens and CVS but could spend that on other necessities. “You know flu shots can be expense depending on what kind of insurance you have and as college students, we understand they’re reluctant to get a flu shot when you have to pay for groceries and everything else,” Pecora said. Indeed, students like Destinee Woods, a junior pre-pharmacy major, took the opportunity to get the shot since it was at no cost and convenient due to being given on campus. Ziying Zhao, a second-year pharmacy student, shared that the pharmacy students were able to provide more vaccinations than last year because of a grant they received. Other than the grant donation, Walgreens donated the needles needed for the shots. Woods remarked that the flu clinic was beneficiary for ULM students and faculty, because it will decrease the likelihood of getting the flu
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BLOOD PRESSURE: Aside from giving flu shots, pharmacy students also check blood pressure and educate people on diabetes during the clinic.
on campus as well as spread awareness about flu shots and their importance. While some of the pharmacy students gave shots, others checked blood pressures and share awareness Mcvay of diabetes. Mary Mcvay, a sophomore nursing major, said she was grateful for the chance to get a free flu shot on campus.
“I like that they do this on campus, because I believe since it gives the campus easy access to the flu shot more people are likely to receive one,” Mcvay said. Presenters at the flu clinic shared the importance of knowing your family’s medical history. They also urged everyone to go to their yearly health check-ups, even if they feel fine. According to them, whether you are sick or in perfect condition, it is important to at least go to the doctor’s office once a year for a check-up.
The center for disease control shares that by going to your yearly check-ups, you are helping your doctor find problems early on, thus, giving yourself a better chance to live longer. Doing this also gives your doctor updated information on your lifestyle choices, age, health conditions and family medical records.
contact Ashlyn Dupree at dupreeaf@warhawks.ulm.edu
Voter registration on the rise among college students by Alfonzo Galvan
Louisiana’s online voter registration for the state’s upcoming House of Representatives election ended Tuesday. Campaigns were held to increase voter registrations of young people, specifically college students. Even former President Barrack Obama ran an ad on social media detailing why young people should vote. “We are the next generation of the country, if we want this country to change for what we feel is the better we can’t stand idle by and witness policy changes or people getting into office we don’t approve of,” said Daulton Jennings, a sophomore biology and modern language double major. Jennings said a pet peeve of his is people complaining about policy changes or politics who still refuse
to vote. The U.S. House of Representatives elections in Louisiana will take place on Nov. 6. All candidates are eligible to run in the general election, regardless of party affiliations. Those who registered will vote six candidates to serve in the House of Repre- Jennings sentatives. According to cenus.gov, people aged 18 to 24 have the lowest rates of voting and registration, this age group includes a majority of college students. That same website also saw a correlation between education and registration. The higher the education level the higher the voting and registration rates.
Voter turnout for years that don’t involve a presidential race always have a lower turnout than those who do. Charles Riddick, a junior communication major, said he hasn’t been as politically informed, and that’s why he didn’t register for the November election. “I’m honestly too busy with school, two jobs and extracurricular activities to pay attention to that right now,” Riddick said. Riddick added that as a voter, one has a responsibility to be as informed as much as possible on the candidates before voting. He said even after registering, he wouldn’t vote until he was 100 percent educated on the current election. College student voting rose in the 2016 compared to the 2012 election. contact Alfonzo Galvan at galvana@warhawks.ulm.edu
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October 22, 2018
FREESTYLE
Male Warhawks stun at annual pageant by Miles Jordan
WITH GRACE: Sao (top left) walks the ramp during athletic portion of the pageant. Morrison (top right) gets crowned as Misster Texas State 2018. Arsement (bottom) performance a pole dance at the annual Misster pageant.
The highlight of the week was the annual Misster pageant hosted by Miss ULM and Campus Activities Board (CAB). This year’s rendition was the Misster Texas State pageant, as the Warhawks played Texas State for homecoming. Luke Arsement, one of the seven participants, had one of the highlights of the evening bringing out a rented stripper pole and doing a shockingly successful routine while "pregnant." Arsement, who went by the stage name “Ima B. Itch,” was one of the returning participants in the annual pageant where men dress up as women. The experience of the pageant was what pushed many of the contestants to participate. For Andrew Sao (Nova China), the desire came from his high school previously having a similar event. “We had something similar to this at my high school. But my
senior year, they didn’t let me do it; they didn’t let guys do it. I thought 'Well, I want to do it.' It looked fun, and this one also had prize money, so I enjoyed it a lot,” said Sao, a kinesiology freshman. Sao tied for second place with Arsement and “her” newly born “Karen B. Itch.” Sao, also, won the question portion and athletic wear category. “I didn’t expect to win anything. I was shooting for second; that’s what I got. Sao Shoutout to Madison Smith for my makeup and Toni Corso for my hair,” Sao said. Having learned how to pole dance in just two weeks, Arsement shared that he was left sore for four days. His original plan was to do a routine to StarrKeisha’s “Baby Momma” but instead just took
inspiration from it. “In the song, it talks about getting money for your baby, not caring about what others think and ‘going full throttle’ at the club, as well as, ‘dropping it down low.’” For speech pathology freshman AJ Brown, Arsement’s pole dance was her favorite part. “I was rooting for Ima B. Itch and her daughter Karen. I wanted the baby to win, for real. My favorite moment was her going down the stripper pole,” Brown said. The eventual winner Liam Morrison (Iva Dong), a psychology junior. “I’d been interested since freshmen year, and finally had the time to do it this year. It was my first time competing, and I can’t believe I won,” Morrison said. For all those involved, the event set the stage for the rest of the weekend’s fun. contact Miles Jordan at jordanm1@warhawks.ulm.edu
CUDDLE BUDDY: Thenekhamsyharath petting zoo.
October 22, 2018
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Students fall under hypnotic spell by Alfonzo Galvan ULM was treated to one of its most interesting shows of the last couple years when Sailesh, the hypnotist, found his way onto the bayou. Sailesh is a world-renowned entertainer often dubbed the "world’s best hypnotist." “I kind of fell into it. I worked with a hypnotist a year and a half, and traveled the world with him. I did my first show as a fundraiser and it snowballed from there,” said Sailesh, regarding his introduction into the world of hypnosis. Last week, Sailesh hypnotized over 15 ULM students on stage and even some in the audience. Those under Sailesh’s influence saw a belt turn into a snake, Sailesh as the sexiest man alive and themselves as astronauts headed to Mars. The audience at the event was baffled by his “magic.” Terri Honore, a senior social work major, was among those hypnotized-on stage. While hypnotized she played an imaginary keyboard, became a superhero and interviewed for a job as a kindergarten teacher all to the audience’s delight. Last semester, newly elected Campus Activities Board's (CAB) officers went to the National Association of Campus Activities (NACA) in Boston, Massachusetts, where they were introduced to
Sailesh and his performance. “He entertained a crowd upwards of a thousand. This gave us an idea of how he might be a great entertainer for ULM,” said Sarthak Neupane, CAB president. Another highlight of Sailesh’s performance was his imaginary “sleep gun.” With his gun, Sailesh claimed he could put any of his victims to sleep by shooting them. The gun and the nerf bullets associated with it weren’t real, but you couldn’t tell that to those on stage affected by it. According to Honore, she was skeptical at first but intrigued by the idea that she showed up an hour early to Honore get a better chance at being hypnotized. “It basically felt like a lucid dream, like my brain and body were no longer communicating with each other because he was my brain,” Honore added. Sailesh left his audience with gifts at the end. According to Sailesh, he’d leave them a life-long hypnosis where they’d be more self-confident and in love with who they are. Honore said that’s been the case days after her hypnosis.
photos by Prajal Prasai
IN A DAZE: Sailesh (top) hypnotizes 15 Warhawks at the homecoming event. Even some of the students in the audience fall prey to Sailesh's skills at the CAB-organized event.
contact Alfonzo Galvan at galvana@warhawks.ulm.edu
Petting zoo begins week with love by Chelsea Terrell
photo by Chelsea Terrell
h gets an opportunity to pet animals at SGA's
As part of homecoming week, the Student Government Association (SGA) sponsored a petting zoo and dunking booth at Bayou park. Students around campus enjoyed the love and hugs from the different animals including baby pigs, bunnies, a bearded dragon, goats, and even a miniature pony dressed as a
unicorn. After stressful weeks of studying and taking midterms, ULM students really appreciated the stress relief . “I thought it was a great stress reliever to just pet and play with the animals out there, but the pigs were my favorite part. I made my boyfriend take millions of pictures,” said Jasmine Thenekhamsyharath,
a pre-dental hygiene freshman. Early childhood education freshman Briana May had similar experience with the furry animals. “The ani- May
mals made my day 100 times better! The piggies snuggled up to me and made the stress of my classes disappear.” Even the cloudy sky couldn’t hide the smiles on the students’ faces as they saw the animals.
contact Chelsea Terrell at terrelcl@warhawks.ulm.edu
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October 22, 2018
NEWS BRIEF:
Laird Weems Center opens up by Alfonzo Galvan
The university hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Laird Weems Center Friday morning. The center is to be the new home of the ULM Foundation and the Alumni Association team. “I want to thank the families for being here and giving us the opportunity to name this family after them,” said Nick Bruno, the ULM president when speaking at the opening of the Laird Weems Center. The new building will house the ULM Alumni Association and Foundation teams as they strive to better serve the university. The ULM Foundation was founded in 1961 and supports the mission of the university through a variety of endeavors
according to their website. One of the Foundation’s main goals is to provide scholarship aid to attract students to the university. Another of the Foundation’s objectives is the attracting and retention of high quality faculty members. The Alumni Association works with keeping alumni up-to-date on university business and organizes events for alumni to attend. The Laird Weems Center is named after Billy Laird and Don Weems, two men who spent their lives making multiple contributions and donations for the betterment of the university. photo courtesy ULM Photo Services
contact Alfonzo Galvan at galvana@warhawks.ulm.edu
RIBBON CUTTING: Members of the Foundation and Alumni Association join the ULM president in cutting the ribbon to open the new center.
Counseling center hosts depression workshop by Richard Johnson Students gathered in ULM’s Student Center Thursday night to attend a workshop focusing on identifying and combatting depression. Counselors Kim Storm and Brittina Johnson hosted the event and answered students’ questions about depression. According to Storm, the ULM Counseling Center tries to host depression and anxiety workshops every semester. Storm said she hopes that the workshop will increase depression awareness and make students more willing to come to the counseling center with their problems. “As counselors, we’re not really there to make someone do something. There has to be a level of self-motivation,” Storm said. According to the workStorm
shop, suicide is the third leading cause of death in college students. Students with depression are five times more likely to commit suicide. The workshop discussed five types of depression: major depression, persistent depressive disorder, psychotic depression, seasonal affective disorder and postpartum depression. Persistent depressive disorder is the one most commonly seen in students. Depression can be hard to identify. It often appears as irritability instead of sadness. Depression can contribute to other conditions such as eating disorders, substance abuse and generalized anxiety disorder. The workshop encouraged students to talk about their stressors or the cause of their depression. Identifying negative thoughts and reframing them in a positive way can help you overcome depression. Students who attended see depression as
a serious concern for college students. Jessica Flanagan, a sophomore communications major, said she attended the workshop so she would be more able to help someone struggling with depression. “A lot of people feel more alone than they should,” Flanagan said. Flanagan also said she worried that many students are unwilling to acknowledge their depression. According to the workshop, many students claim a lack of time as a reason they do not try to address their depression. Other students view it as a temporary state that will pass when the source of their stress has passed. Some students fail to recognize depression, because they don’t have symptoms of sadness or lethargy. Once a person acknowledges their depression, there are several steps they can take
to improve their mood. Daily exercise and a healthy diet can help treat depression. Spending time outdoors can also help both the physical and emotional symptoms. The process of recovery can be very slow. The workshop warned students to be patient and not expect to “snap out of” depression. Your mood may slowly improve over time. The workshop also suggested some techniques for treating depression. Meditation and listing some positive things in your life can both help change the way you think. The ULM Counseling Center offers free counseling for any ULM student. The center can customize therapy to address each student’s specific needs.
contact Richard Johnson at johnsor4@warhawks.ulm.edu
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WARHAWK ROYALS: The 2018 Homecoming King and Queen, Phillip Vu Nguyen and Cindy Ho, in the Homecoming parade Saturday.
Cindy Ho, Phillip Vu-Nguyen add to list of royalties by Sisam Shrestha The 2018 homecoming court has welcomed Cindy Ho and Phillip Vu-Nguyen as the king and queen. Vu-Nguyen is a senior health studies marketing and management major. He is also the vice president of the Campus Activities Board. Ho is a senior biology major and the vice president of the Student Government Association.
How much work went into winning the homecoming court elections? Ho- “Both me and Phillip put a lot of effort into winning this. We both wanted to do something different, that has not been done before. Never in like a million years did we think we would be in some sort of position like this. We wanted to try our best and here we are now.”
How does it feel to be elected to the Homecoming Court?
What are you most looking forward to as the new homecoming king and queen?
Cindy Ho- “It’s so amazing, like all the support we’ve got from our friends and everyone that’s been helping us get to this point. It just feels great. The best part of being crowned today was getting all dressed up and just having all my friends and family come support us.
Vu-Nguyen- “I’m just looking forward to doing more good things for ULM. Even though I hold this crown, I am still willing to put more effort in for ULM and give back as much as I can.
Vu-Nguyen- “It is a dream come true. I never really thought I would be where I am right now. It’s all thanks to the people that supported me and the organizations that helped me grow to be who I am. Just seeing all my friends and family come out and cheer for us feels great.”
What has been your favorite memory as a Warhawk? Nguyen- “My favorite memory is probably going to all the different sport games and cheering on all our teams. Also, going to CAB events and seeing the smiles on the students’ faces was always a favorite.
Ho- “ULM has been a home to me. I want to be able to represent ULM as much as I can. This is just another way I can do that.
What do you plan to do after graduation? Vu-Nguyen- “I’m planning to either apply to occupational therapy school or work for a hospital with a good charity foundation. One of my favorite philanthropy organizations is the Children Miracle Network and St. Jude. I really enjoy working with children.
contact Sisam Shrestha at shrests8@warhawks.ulm.edu
CROWN HOLDERS: Ho (left) and Nguyen (right) during half time at the homecoming football game against Texas State.
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October 22, 2018
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photos by Siddharth Gaulee
BEER BUDS: Joey McNamara (left) tests local beer with his friends at the HawktoberFest Beer Tasting.
Bayou taste tests local beer by Asja Jordan
CHILLED TO PERFECTION: Visitor selects a chilled beer from Flying Tiger Brewery.
What better way to get ready for the homecoming game than spending a Friday evening tasting beer from the best local breweries? ULM’s first HawktoberFest Beer Tasting did a great job at bringing alumni together. “This is our inaugural HawktoberFest. Dr. Bruno had been wanting it for quite a while. He’s a beer man,” said Melissa Kiper, alumni director. “We started contacting some of the local breweries and distributors and it just started rollin’,” Kiper added. With a name like HawktoberFest, it wasn’t hard for the event to take off. Beer tasting was brought to the Grove by Marsala Beverage, Flying Tiger Brewery and Choice Brands. Along with The Cookout food truck, live
music was played by local musician Joe Haydel. The event also provided root beer tasting for kids. “We really wanted something for the alumni coming out of town to have a place to come and reconnect on Friday night before the game,” said Kiper as she sipped on her favorite beer- the Flying Tiger’s Blonde Warhawk. Among the many alumni was former ULM football player Larry Davenport who now works with Marsala Beverage. “I was setting up to tailgate for the game and I got a call to come out, help and showcase some of our beer,” Davenport said. As a former football player, he was eager to contribute his help to this event to show his support as an alumni.
While one alumnus was working the event, Roger Johnston, former ULM track runner was on the opposite end of the event. Looking for a good time on Friday night Roger said, “On homecoming weekend, people’s antenna goes up and so you’re automatically looking for things to do. And an event with beer, it’s hard to beat.” Although Roger said he’s more of a “scotch guy”, he enjoyed all the beer from each brewery and didn’t have a favorite. These breweries showcased their finest beers such as ‘318’, ‘Bayou Bengal’, and ‘Warhawk’ in spirit of their pride for ULM. HawtoberFest Beer Tasting will now be an annual event to enjoy for years to come. contact Asja Jordan at jordana1@warhawks.ulm.edu
Concert Choir teams up with local high school by Jordan Bass
West Ouachita High School’s advanced choir performed with ULM’s Concert Choir at First United Methodist Church last week. Of the 14 pieces that were performed that night, “Please Stay!” by contemporary composer Jake Runestad left its listeners in quiet tears. The calming piece was written to bring awareness to the issue of suicide and to be a symbol of hope to
those who are going through tough times Sarah Owens, a music education freshman, said that the song was “a moving piece that brought forth an issue that is prevalent in soci- Owens ety.” “There are a lot of people with mental health issues, and it’s nice to
see the topic of suicide brought to light in an open atmosphere,” Owens said. The high school’s advanced choir sang three pieces. ULM’s choir joined them on their third and final piece, “Praise His Holy Name.” “The most challenging piece was ‘Sleep’ by Eric Whitacre, because everybody had to try to stay together, and it was a cappella,” said Cameron Ott, a political science junior. Ott is a member of both the ULM
Chamber Singers and the Concert Choir. An assortment of songs were sung, and each song portrayed significant emotional reactions from the audience. The spaces between each song were full of anticipatory silence. Caroline Francis, a senior music education major, said that she thoroughly enjoyed the music because of the variety. “They could sing a gospel song and then go to a hymn and then go
to an upbeat song. That they could pull each of those off in a successful way shows that they’re a very talented group,” Francis said. The choir didn’t capture attention just by their voices. The facial expressions on every singer not only provided each song with gusto, but also gave their viewers a chance to understand the meaning to their lyrics. contact Jordan Bass at bassjf@warhawks.ulm.edu
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Horoscope Aries A feisty moon could inspire you to assert yourself at home and at work. On the job you’ll insist people listen to your great ideas. At home, you’ll want to make sure your honey pays attention to your concerns and insights.
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33 Pundit’s piece 35 Daytona 500 org. 39 Ordeal ... and a hint to the initials of the answers to starred clues 42 Ice-climber’s boot attachment 44 Tabloid fodder 47 One of the Three Bears 48 Cold War threats 50 Skiing champ Phil or Steve 52 Cross over 53 Tipperary tip jar coin 54 Hunter’s need 56 Victor’s wife in “Casablanca” 57 Ancient France 58 Poet Pound 59 Branch home 61 Bad check letters
Libra You need to spend quiet time by yourself. Sometimes as a manic Air sign you find it hard to slow down, but right now, you should meditate a little. The moon is inspiring you to go within and do some serious thinking.
The sun will be opposite your sign for four weeks, so take it easy. This isn’t the best time to make huge changes. Instead, use this period to rest and reflect on your life. Write in your journal, talk with a therapist or do some meditating.
The sun will be in your sign for the next four weeks, marking your spiritual new year. This is the time to make big moves and bold choices. Your luck will improve, and your relationships will be going better than ever.
Cancer 2 Under the weather 3 Hatcher with a recurring role in TV’s “Supergirl” 4 [Shrug] 5 *Kid’s homemade topper 6 Nastase of tennis 7 Minor role 8 Scrooge’s “Dang!” 9 Good, in Guatemala 10 Hawks’ home 11 Ewe kid 12 “A Light in the Attic” poet Silverstein 13 Penny-__: unimportant 19 Roll call answer 21 Woodworking rods 25 Rubbish container 26 Stockholder’s agent 27 Protective embankment 28 Install, as a cleric 30 Eric Trump’s mom 31 Off-the-cushion pool shot 32 Large quantity
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Scorpio
Someone could develop a sudden interest in you, courtesy of the moon. Maybe you’ll meet somebody during your morning commute. Perhaps a friend will inform you a colleague or neighbor has a crush on you. Stay alert to new opportunities.
38 Sheep’s call 40 Sister Sledge’s “We __ Family” 41 Corp. bigwigs 43 Nike alternative 45 __ showing: theater info 46 Textile mill worker 47 *Baked pork cut that sounds perfect for a blanket in the park 49 Whirlpool brand 51 Wee bit 52 Ship’s chart 55 Air, mostly 60 *Lever for manual water extraction 62 Intricate garden feature 63 Medieval suit 64 Backtalk 65 Prickly husks 66 Nary a soul 67 London rental 68 Blind part
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ACROSS 1 Source of spumante wine 5 Mr. __: Former name of a Dr Pepper rival 9 Light model wood 14 Bore false witness 15 Et __: and others 16 Provo native 17 Beige look-alike 18 *Safari head protector 20 Superficial, as beauty 22 Make possible 23 Negative connector 24 Packers quarterback Rodgers 26 *Traditional farm equine 29 Nervous twitches 33 Vein discovery 34 ... Venus, __, Mars ... 35 Like sea battles 36 Column slant: Abbr. 37 Overseas business abbr.
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The sun is increasing your sense of intimacy and connection with your sweetheart. You’ll experience a sense of being with a true soulmate as the two of you read each others’ minds. This is a great time to make declarations of love and to create plans for
Sagittarius People could be giving you bad advice, so be careful. Saturn is creating some weird moments where people are interfering in your personal business. A friend might be critical of your romantic partner, or your parents might express negativity
Capricorn It’s important to stand up for yourself. The moon is urging you to be more assertive and ambitious. If there is an opportunity for you to make a big move on the job, go for it. In romance, don’t hesitate to ask someone out if you have a crush on somebody.
Leo
Aquarius
It’s important to be practical. If you’re dating somebody who is bad news, be honest with yourself about it. If you’ve been neglecting financial issues, make sure you’re paying your bills on time. Saturn says stay focused.
You’ll find the solution to a pressing problem, courtesy of Mars. Maybe you’ll figure out what has been going on with a stressful situation at work. Or perhaps you’ll discover a way to make things a lot nicer with your honey at home.
Virgo A friendly full moon is bringing good things your way. You’re likely to find things are going much better for you in your career all of a sudden. In your relationships, you’re getting along with people better than ever.
Pisces Don’t force yourself to make any huge decision about romance. A friendly sun is helping you to feel more confident than you have in a while. You’re realizing that you have everything that you need right now, so you don’t need to act desperate or insecure.
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photos by Siddharth Gaulee
WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS: ULM Water Ski team displays skills at Bayou Desiard.
ULM Water Ski dynasty continues by Nate Nasworthy
Winning a championship is hard. Building a dynasty is harder and maintaining it is nearly impossible. However, the ULM Water Ski team has been able to do all three. Despite facing numerous obstacles this year, the ski team brought home their 29th national championship last week. Water ski isn’t for everybody. Most skiers start at a very young age and spend the majority of their formative years working on their craft. “We’re a rare breed of people that you don’t find very often.” team captain Tom Poole said. Even though competitive skiers aren’t found often, ULM likes to take this rare breed and turn them into superstars. The school has Poole gained a reputation for it around the world. Just ask Michael Woodgate, graduate assistant from England. “I chose ULM after having known about the reputation of the school since I entered the competitive water ski scene,” Woodgate said. Coming into the season, the team faced a series of setbacks that would completely derail other teams. “Coming into this season, the team had a number of serious 6-month injuries to contend with. Fortunately, the depth of the team enabled us to get through this,” Woodgate added.
The pressure mounted, despite the injuries. ULM was expected to to deliver another national title like they had in the past. “I lost my first year I came to ULM. When you get back, people don’t ask you ‘Did you win?’, they ask ‘How was the win this year?’. And it sucks having to explain that nationals is seriously tough every year.” Poole noted. However, when it came time for the season to start, the team banded together and started putting on a show, culminating in a win at regionals and qualifying for nationals. But, the adversity wasn’t over. A week before nationals, the team encountered a problem that forced them to travel to Zachary, LA to practice. “We had issues being able to train on the bayou the week before nationals. But, Jay Bennett came through for us, and we owe a lot to Jay for this,” Woodgate said. Alas, the team pushed on, traveling to Martindale, Texas for the national championship. A three day long event came down to the wire as ULM only led Louisiana-Lafayette by five points going into the last two skiers of the tournament. At that moment, the championship fell on Taylor Garcia’s shoulders. “Seldom have I ever seen any athlete in any sport as focused as [Garcia] was,” Woodgate said. “I was a nervous wreck waiting for the last skier! It’s the only tournament I have ever done where the pressure increases the more and
more you do it. It’s strange,” Poole added. Garcia raced toward the jump platform and launched into the air, hitting a jump of 186 feet. And the rest is history. “Seeing the elation of the team was special. That moment will last a lifetime,” Woodgate said. The team captured their 29th national championship and their third in a row. The men earned first in slalom, second in trick and second in jump, earning an overall of second. The women earned third in slalom, third in trick and first in jump, taking first overall. Hanna Straltsova captured first in jump with 580 points and earned first overall women skier with a total of 1,575 points. Garcia and teammate Alex King tied for second in slalom with 565 points. Garcia also received first in jump with 550 points and took first overall men’s skier with 1,605 points. Even though individuals are awarded at nationals, it takes a team to win a championship. And with a team that has so many members from different backgrounds that speak different languages, it can get interesting. “We are all from different parts of the world and have to work together. I did not have much of an open-minded reasoning before coming here, and the difference of cultures made me improve on that so much,” said Emma Brunel, a water ski team member. ” The team is very diverse and has an individ-
ual dynamic that you don’t get with any other team. You get to see people grow and change as a person and learn to see the world from a different point of view,” Poole remarked. The building of a dynasty is a remarkable accomplishment and has become a source of pride for the university. “When you consider the greatest dynasties in college sports, no other sport has seen such dominance by one school, and I think that’s something our whole school should be very proud of,” junior atmospheric science major Greg Sova said. And his sentiments were echoed by assistant professor of communications, Dr. Mara Loeb. “I taught a member of the team in a class last year and her stories about competing through injury pain reminded me that they may make it look fun, but it is pure athleticism. My big question is how do the other teams feel when facing the winner of 29 championships? Helpless, hopeless, or just in awe of our team?” Loeb said. Every team has a story to tell. Every team has their obstacles to face. And every college believes that their team is the best. However, Tom Poole said it best. “ULM is the best place in the world to come to college and train as a water skier.”
contact Nate Nasworthy at nasworna@warhawks.ulm.edu
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Mens Golf finishes in top 10 by Miles Jordan The ULM men’s golf team traveled to Vero Beach Florida to participate in the Quail Valley Intercollegiate hosted by McNeese State. The Warhawks had an average performance by its recent standards, finishing in ninth place of 16. As a team, they shot three-over-par finishing just five strokes out of the top five. The eventual winner, North Florida shot a staggering 30-under-par, finishing just one stroke in front of South Florida. The team’s performance would be their third-best finish of the year behind their opening tournament finish of fifth at the University of Texas at San Antonio’s Lone Star Invitational and after their sixth-place finish at LSU’s David Toms Intercollegiate. The Warhawks were led by junior golfer, Guillaume Fanonnel who notched his first top 20 finish of the season. Fanonnel finished tied for 12th. He
ended the 54-hole event at 4-under-par 212 following rounds of 72, 70 and 70. Fanonnel had a very strong overall tournament ranking third in pars throughout the tournament with 39. Freshman Otto Van Buynder followed Fanonnel’s strong play. The South African native finished the tournament tied for 34th shooting a one-over-par over the 54 holes. Van Buynder would also lead the way for the Warhawks in birdies with five in the last round of play. Junior Joao Giaro would continue the Warhawk’s strong play finishing one stroke back of Van Buynder. Gairo would equal Fanonnel on the afternoon with the experienced golfers both shooting an eagle during the last round of play. Redshirt junior Jeff Berry and junior Thibault Santigny would finish out the Warhawks who participated at Quail Valley. Both Berry and Santigny play was uneven during the 54 holes, with both golfers having a rough first round be-
fore rebounding in the second round. Over the first round, Berry shot fiveover-par and Santigny shot six-over-par. They then both shot a 70 in round two. Their inconsistent play reared its head again in the third round, though, as both added strokes to their final tally, shooting a 75 and a 77 respectively. The individual winner, senior from North Florida, Travis Trace shot a staggering 13-under-par over the tournament. This was Trace’s second individual win. The North Florida team as a whole had a successful event with three top 25 finishers. The Warhawks will look to succeed in Little Rock at the First Tee Invitational hosted by the University of Arkansas at Little Rock on Oct 25 and 26. The Warhawks will look to have their best outing of the fall as the First Tee Invitational is their last fall semester tournament, not picking up again until February at Auburn. contact Miles Jordan at jordanm1@warhawks.ulm.edu
Activity Center to host 3rd annual fitness challenge by Raven Adcox
The third annual Fall Fitness Challenge is underway. The event is happening Oct. 23 and Oct. 24, from 4:30p.m. to 8:30p.m., at the Activity Center on campus. Mara Brown, Assistant Director of Wellness, said that the biggest thing for people to do is to have fun. “It’s a great way to get students involved on campus and enjoying physical activity, while reaping the benefits of some awesome ULM gear,” Brown said. Students will test their strength and fitness by completing different challenges. A few examples are the vertical jump, push-ups, the sit and reach, the one mile run and sit-ups. The goal of the fitness challenge is to reach the highest number in each event. Points are added up, and the top three guys and the top three girls with the highest averages win prizes.It’s an unique way to get students active and inspired. The incentive of free prizes doesn’t hurt either. Last year’s winner, Katerina Svecova, a junior pre-physical therapy major, said she’s participating again this year. “I enjoy that I can challenge myself physically and get the best out of myself.
Sometimes, we are not aware of how far we can actually push our selves and what we are capable of,” Svecova said. The first place prize includes a choice between a ULM duffel bag or backpack and a ULM jacket.The second place winners will receive either a ULM duffel bag or backpack and a ULM t-shirt. Third place gets a ULM t-shirt. All winners earn bragging rights until the next fitness challenge, which includes getting their picture posted on the winners bracket at the Activity Center. According to it’s website, “The department of recreational services’ primary purpose is to provide recreation and wellness programs to the university community and to support development and maintenance of a healthy lifestyle and total well being.” The Activity Center includes an indoor track, weight lifting and cardio areas, racquetball courts and several other courts for activists. Brown said encourages all students of all fitness types to particpate. “It’s just not for the athlethes, she said, “beginners to advanced can join!” contact Raven Adcox at adcoxrv@warhawks.ulm.edu
Volleyball wins both games during conference weekend by Nate Nasworthy Homecoming weekend is one of the most pressure filled weekends a college student can endure. However, head coach Russ Friedland and his volleyball team rose to the occasion and captured what the team has been looking for all season: conference wins. Playing two Georgia teams backto-back, Georgia State was first on the docket on Thursday night. The Warhawks jumped out to a solid start, winning set one 2523 and set two 25-22. Looking to sweep Georgia State in three sets, the Warhawks were stopped in their tracks as Georgia State won set three 27-25. Looking to close the game out in a strong fashion, the Warhawks, on the backs of strong play and leadership, won set four 25-22 and won
the game three sets to one. Freshman outside hitter Kate Blasingame had a huge night, accumulating 14 kills and 18 digs. Senior middle blocker Tara Jenkins recorded 26 assists and junior defensive specialist Katie McKay also grabbed 20 digs. “This was a total team win. From the court to the bench and staff. I’m so proud of us for gutting out this win on our home floor. They refused to be outworked tonight and it paid off,” Friedland said. Riding high on a big win, the Warhawks returned to Fant-Ewing the next night to play Georgia Southern. Georgia Southern jumped out to an impressive start, winning set one 25-13. However, the Warhawks would not be stopped. Coming back stronger than ever,
the team won sets two, three and four, all by a score of 25-22. The Warhawks won the game 3-1. Blasingame had another big night, recording 14 kills and 15 digs. McKay also grabbed 12 digs. Junior outside hitter Mikaela Worley notched 15 kills and 19 assists from senior setter Presleigh Williams launched the Warhawks over the top. “To sweep a weekend in this conference is huge and to do it on our home floor just makes it that much sweeter,” Friedland noted. ULM is now 9-14 on the season and 2-8 in the conference. After a few days of rest, the team will travel to Arlington, TX to take on UT Arlington. contact Nate Nasworthy at nasworna@warhawks.ulm.edu
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GET DOWN: Nick Ingram brings down the rusher in ULM’s home win against Texas State.
photo by Siddharth Gualee
Warhawks soar past Bobcats by Tristan McGowen The jam-packed Grove slowly drained on Saturday, Oct. 20 as students, alumni and fans alike gathered in the stands of Malone Stadium for ULM’s 68th homecoming game in program history. Facing the Texas St. Bobcats, The Warhawks were able to secure a big 20-14 victory. A slow-paced game for both teams saw the Warhawks come out on top to win their second game in a row and their fourth on the season. ULM is now 4-4 overall going into their bye week before facing off against Georgia Southern. The Warhawks played well overall but had big break out moments throughtout the game. One of these moments came when a drive late in the second quarter for ULM ended in a 27-yard touchdown pass to a wide-open sophomore receiver, Brandius Batiste. The game was a good one for the Warhawks. However, they fell early on after a fumble in the first quarter. The turnover led to the first touchdown of the game for the Bobcats putting them up by one possession. The Warhawks answered back immediately though with a touchdown of their own.
A huge 60-yard rush from Marcus Green put ULM in the red zone, and it wasn’t long after that Austin Vaughn punched it in on a twoyard rush to tie the game up. It was a good first quarter of football for the Warhawks. Putting up 110 total yards of offense while only allowing 57 yards from the Bobcats, ULM looked balanced on both ends of the ball. A 42-yard field goal from Craig Ford gave the Warhawks their first lead of the game early in the second quarter. The great defensive play by ULM nev-
er slowed down in the first half holding the Bobcats to a single touchdown. Coming out of the locker room to start the second half, it was more of the same from ULM. Good defensive stops from the Warhawks held the Bobcats scoreless in the third quarter and led to forced punts from the Bobcats. With a grasp on the lead, the Warhawks slowed the pace focusing on the win. A scoring drive came late in the third quarter for the Warhawks when Ford capped off a 13 play 61-yard drive with his second field goal of the night. The made field goal attempt put ULM ahead 20-7. The Bobcats managed to squeeze out another touchdown late in the second half. The eight-play 46-yard drive didnt’t do much to the Warhawks as they kept it together to win the game, 20-14. The Warhawks will take a week break before facing their next oponent, conference rivals Georiga Southern on Saturday, Nov. 3. ULM will look to keep their winning streak alive against the Eagles as the game is set to kick off at 2 p.m. in Malone Stadium.
contact Tristan McGowen at mcgowetk@warhawks.ulm.edu