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Famous attorney teaches law class for fall semester p5

Six years later: Remembering Hurricane Katrina p6

ULM vs. FSU: Season opens Saturday p 15

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What does it mean to you? p4

Comedian brings students laughs p 10

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NEWS WORLD Stubbs 131 700 University Avenue Monroe, LA 71209 Director Christopher Mapp 318 342 5454 mapp@ulm.edu Assistant Director 318 342 5450 Editor in chief - Kelsey Hargrove Co-managing editor news - Cole Avery Co-managing editor design - Srdjan Marjanovic Sports editor - DeRon Talley Freestyle editor - Eddie Ray Fountain Photo editor - Robert Brown Copy editor - Stormy Knight Multimedia editor - Srdjan Marjanovic Advertising Ad director Thomas Seth Pryor 318 342 5453 ulmhawkeyead@gmail.com Feedback 318 342 5453 newsroom 318 342 5452 fax ulmhawkeye@gmail.com The opinions expressed in personal columns are the opinions of the author and not necessarily the opinions of the editors, staff, advisor or the University. Unsigned editorials represent the collective opinion of The Hawkeye’s editorial board, but not necessarily the opinions of the advisor or the University.

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NATION

Japan wants Hurricane prime minister delays MLK with vision dedication TOKYO (AP) — Victims in the disaster-hit region of Japan are eagerly awaiting the election of Prime Minister Naoto Kan’s successor in hope the new prime minister will show leadership and vision for the region.

The disaster victims anticipate Kan’s successor, as the current prime minister is generally considered to have failed to take proper measures in response to the March 11 Great East Japan Earthquake and the nuclear crisis at the Fukushima No. 1 nuclear power plant.

Five members of the Democratic Party of Japan kicked off their election campaigns Saturday after announcing their candidacies.

WASHINGTON — Dedication of the Martin Luther King Jr. monument has been postponed until September or October due to the threat of Hurricane Irene.

The memorial to the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. was planned to open this month as a tribute to the slain civil rights leader on the anniversary of his 1963 “I Have a Dream” speech.

The dedication, which was planned to span a five-day celebration, was postponed due to dangerous conditions for visitors. Studies showed the event could have drawn as many as 400,000 people - nearly twice the number who took part in the 1963 March on Washington.

Business college flashes the cash

STATE

Deer food scarce due to drought BOSSIER CITY, La. (AP) — Natural food for deer may be scarce this fall because the drought affecting much of Louisiana is causing acorns to drop early and wild hogs are competing for the nuts.

LSU AgCenter wildlife specialist Don Reed said rural Louisianians interested in providing food for deer should plant other palatable plants to give them options.

Cowpeas are fairly drought-tolerant and corn husks are attractive to deer, he said. The best warm-season forage plant, he said, is soybeans but a large crop has to be planted to provide sufficient food for a foraging herd.

QUOTE

“I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed: ‘We hold these truths to be self-evident: that all men are created equal.’”

Martin Luther King, Jr., “I Have a Dream”

Welcome back, Warhawks!

photo by Kelsey Hargrove

Iberia Bank Marker Pres. Paul Hutcheson (left) and ULM MBA student Logan Cloessner (right) empty a dufflebag filled with $50,000.

“Finish in Four” initiative urges students to graduate in four years

by Cole Avery

$50,000 poured from a duffle bag as ULM alum and Iberia Bank Market Pres. Paul Hutcheson demonstrated for the freshman business class how much money could be lost by not graduating in four years.

“By choosing between four years and five years [to graduate,] this is what you are giving up,” Hutcheson said.

The College of Business began this initiative earlier this year to encourage students to graduate on time. “[ULM President Nick] Bruno has challenged us to be better and think bolder,” said Ronald Berry, dean of

the ULM College of Business Administration. “This program is very bold.”

Logan Cloessner, a Masters of Business Administration student from Jonesville, helped Hutcheson with the demonstration.

“I think the demonstration was extremely effective,” Cloessner said. “It is one thing to tell a student that if they take an extra year to finish they will lose a year’s salary, but actually showing that salary in cash created a truly tangible and remarkable experience.” contact Cole Avery at averyrc@warhawks.ulm.edu

photo by Kelsey Hargrove

Freshman pre-pharmacy major Victoria Richardson and sophmore toxicology major Jané Jackson pose with Ace the Warhawk as part of last Monday’s Week of Welcome events.

Convocation rallies students for semester

by Kelsey Hargrove

Despite the rain that canceled the march to the Fant-Ewing Coliseum for convocation, students could still be seen braving the weather with umbrellas in hand to make their way to Wednesday’s event.

“You can’t rain on our parade today,” said Director of Retention Barbara Michaelides as convocation

commenced.

Convocation, derived from the Latin word meaning “to gather,” was a time for rallying students and getting them excited about their educational journey here at ULM. Speaker and ULM alum Joseph Giannobile told students to concentrate on the four basic keys to success: commitment, mentorship, knowl-

edge and perserverance.

“In order to become successful, you must advance yourself,” Giannobile reminded the mass of freshmen gathered at convocation before they took part in an enlivening pep rally.

Ice cream brought the event to a close on the coliseum floor. contact Kelsey Hargrove at hargrokr@warhawks.ulm.edu

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NEWS

Move-in Mania welcomes freshmen RAs ease students’ transitions into campus lifestyle

“This is a way for students to feel like they are wanted here.”

by Stormy Knight

Move-in Mania welcomed freshmen and returning students to what will be their new homes for the next semster, officially beginning a brand new year at ULM..

“This is a way for students to feel like they are wanted here,” said Ashleigh Wallace, senior elementary education major and residential assistant of Commons I. Every campus dorm and apartment had a part in organizing and participating in the event. Campus clubs such as the Student Government Association, Campus Activity Board, Greek Life, Residential Life and different religious groups also helped in the move-in events.

The event was held the Friday before classes began to coincide with the food services on campus reopening for the fall semester.

Masur Hall goes from co-ed to all girls’ dorm

by Stormy Knight

Masur was converted to an all girls dorm as of the fall semester to accommodate the higher ratio of female to male students.

More female students are enrolled in ULM this year, so there is a higher demand for female student housing.

The male students that occupied one floor of Masur Hall were given the option of moving to one of several places.

Madison, known as an all boys dorm, or any of the other housing complexes on campus including Bayou Suites, Commons or one of the sets of campus apartments were made available to the male students moving from Masur Hall.

No financial issues for housing were raised by students as a result of options given for the change in male residences. contact Stormy Knight at knightsd@warhawks.ulm.edu

Ashleigh Wallace, residential assistant

photo by Robert Brown

Students lug their belongings into their new homes for the fall semester as the 2011 school year officially begins.

Wallace said the reason she became an RA was to show her love for her campus.

As an RA, she is responsible for handing out room keys, getting students situated in the right rooms and answering any questions the students may have.

“There’s always stress for freshmen because this is a new experience for them. Move-in Mania is to kind of smooth it over and make it an exciting experience because it is a frightening one,” said Wallace.

Tashain Locke, a freshman kinesiology major from Trinidad and Toba-

go, participated in the event.

Locke, who moved into the Madison dorm, said the event was pretty helpful and the RAs did a great job.

For Locke, the event was the Wallace first of many college experiences he hopes to have here at ULM. Locke said, “This is what you have been waiting for. Take part in everything you can to make [college] the most enjoyable experience.”

Contact Stormy Knight at knightsd@warhawks.ulm.edu

Non-profit organization collects shoes for needy

by Kelsey Hargrove

The non-profit organization Soles4Souls contributed to the Week of Welcome events by holding a “one for one” donation drive in Scott’s Plaza where one dollar would pay shipping costs for one pair of shoes for those in need.

“Our goal is to put shoes on feet,” Heath Bain, RV Spokesperson for Soles4Souls, said. “Every dollar raised helps us give a pair of shoes to someone who needs them.”

Heath and his wife Melissa Bain are part of a year-long RV tour for Soles4Souls where they travel the nation in a 35 foot RV visiting universities in an attempt to involve college students in the Soles4Souls mission of “changing the world, one pair a time.” The couple parked their RV, which was covered with pictures of people helped

by Soles4Souls, just in front of the warhawk statue.

Based in Nashville, Tenn., Soles4Souls has collected over 15 million pairs of shoes since 2005 from footware companies and donations.

These shoes are distributed to over 127 countries worldwide to those who need them, regardless of race, religion, class or any other criteria.

At Soles4Souls, a new pair of shoes is distributed every seven seconds.

15,551,205* * As of 8/26/2011 “If you ever clean your closets, or want to get rid of your shoes, think about donating them to Soles4Souls,” Melissa says.

All donations are accepted. Even rub-

ber from shoes too well-worn to be reused is recyclable, so any contribution is encouraged. However, those who give unused inventory are assured their donations are distributed to people around the world living in desperate need. contact Kelsey Hargrove at hargrokr@warhawks.ulm.edu

Visit Soles4Souls website for more information at www.giveshoes.org

photo by Kelsey Hargrove

RV Spokespersons Heath and Melissa Bain travel to universities across the nation for Soles4Souls.

BRIEFS

Police crack down, parking sticker to avoid ticket Students who still need a parking sticker will now have to go to the ULM Police Department in Filhiol Hall.

As of Monday, Aug. 22, the ULM PD will give tickets to all automobiles without an updated sticker.

Students must go to Student Account Services in Coenan Hall to add the $50 fee to their account before the Police Department can issue the sticker.

ULM Warhawks License Plate helps fund scholarships The Louisiana Department of Motor Vehicles will be on campus Tuesday to help with registration for the ULM Warhawk license plate.

From 12 noon to 4 p.m., the DMV will be at the SUB, and from 5:00 7:00 p.m. will be at Fant-Ewing Coliseum.

Ninety-six percent of proceedes help fund scholarships for future Warhawks.

Plates can be ordered online or by phone.

For more information, visit ulm. edu/alumni/licenseplate.

Freshmen to learn campus with Ace’s Amazing Race Modeled after the CBS television show “The Amazing Race,” Ace’s Amazing Race is designed to help freshmen students discover and learn more about their new campus home.

Different groups will participate each day, Monday through Wednesday meeting at 6 p.m. in Bayou Park.

From there students will race around campus in teams to see which team can finish their planned objectives first.

Each evening concludes with refreshments for participants as well as a special prize for winning teams.

All Freshman are designated a day for Ace’s Amazing Race as part of their University Seminar Class requirements.

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NEWS

Neb. Book Co. bankrupt ULM bookstore financially safe while parent company struggles

bought online or from the bookstore.

The website is $15 cheaper.

“You didn’t have the opportunity to avoid the middleman when I was in school,” Hare said. “You wanted a book, you went to the bookstore, but the Internet has changed everything.”

by Cole Avery

Time or money?

T

he parent company of the ULM Bookstore, Nebraska Book Company, has filed for bankruptcy.

Despite the parent company’s bankruptcy, the ULM Bookstore has not experienced any change in dayto-day operations, nor are they expected to, according to Mike Trevathan, director of the ULM office of Auxiliary Enterprise Administration, which oversees the finances of the bookstore.

“We were given assurances from [Nebraska Book’s] executive staff that we would not see any changes in store operations,” Trevathan said.

Nebraska Book filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in May. This type of bankruptcy allows for companies to restructure their debts so that they can better pay them off. In this case, Nebraska Book’s bankruptcy saved the company about $70 million. Nebraska Books expects to have their debts paid by the end of winter this year.

Trevathan said rumblings of potential problems within the company were noticed in Jan. 2010 when the bookstore staff dropped from 12 to six. Rumors of problems surfaced again this past Jan. In April, credit raters Standard and Poor’s downgraded Nebraska Book’s credit rating.

By May, the company was bankrupt.

ULM store strong Trevathan said that if anything, the Bookstore has been improved by the changes in the corporate office. Early projections put the Bookstore’s sales higher now than this time a year ago, but final numbers have yet to come in, Trevathan said.

“The changes I’ve seen are: they have more, newer inventory; a better store layout; more staff and adequate amounts of books aside from a few minor oversights,” said Trevathan.

The ULM Bookstore is one of 278 stores nationwide run by Nebraska Book, headquartered in Lincoln, Neb. The ULM store became a part of Nebraska Book in July 2009 when the company bought the contract from previous provider Campus Corner in Natchitoches.

I buy my books...

photo by Robert Brown

Students will keep their bookstore despite problems with Nebraska Books

DID YOU KNOW? Standard and Poor’s, considered one of the world’s leaders in credit rating, had a very bleak forecast for the Nebraska Book Company, parent company of the ULM Bookstore.

Nebraska Book Co.’s long-term foreign and local credit ratings are both D’s, meaning the company had defaulted on some of its payments.

“I see...bookstores evolving from those textbook factories to something digital.”

Mike Trevathan The Bookstore has changed management since the bankruptcy, but Trevathan said the change was unrelated. The specific nature of the change was not disclosed.

A changing industry Like many industries, traditional university bookstores are learning how to deal with changes the Internet has brought.

When once a student only had the option of the bookstore to buy books, now the Internet allows sites like Amazon and Barnes & Noble to sell to the student at, sometimes, lower prices.

Inventions like Kendle and iPad have made buying books online easier now than ever before.

Trevathan said publishers have started cutting out “middlemen” and marketing directly to the student. In the Internet sales idea, the bookstore

would be a middleman between the student and the publisher. The idea is cutting that middleman would lower prices for students because there are less people that need to get paid.

Many ULM math students can see this model on display.

David Hare, head of the Mathematics Dept. at ULM, teaches statistics where on- Trevathan line software has all but eliminated the need for a textbook.

“You can view a textbook in two ways: one is to get homework problems and exercise, and the other is to actually read and learn the material,” Hare said. “Once we went to the software based program for homework assignments, it eliminated the need for the first.”

Hare said in the Math Dept. they found that eventually students stopped buying the book. Hare said he tells people that if you are someone who reads the textbook, you will benefit by having it. If you are not, then it will likely sit on the shelf and collect dust.

The software program Hawkes used in many math classes can be

Students buy books from different places for different reasons, but the ultimate choice usually depends on what the student values more: their time or their money.

Without middlemen, things are generally cheaper as a basic rule in money. Buying online eliminates people that need to be paid, so generally the books cost less.

But for a lot of people the price difference is not enough to deal with the hassle of buying elsewhere.

Many living on campus find that having the bookstore across the street from the dorms is very convenient.

Looking at other stores is sim- Hare ply not worth the effort.

Waiting for your books can drive a person crazy, especially if assigned reading starts to mount while you wait for your book to be shipped. Is saving a few dollars worth potentially falling too far behind in class?

“...online and the bookstore. If it’s cheaper, I’ll go online.”

Alex Heavner

“...off campus. My cousin told me the bookstore was too expensive.”

Corlyn Key

Only time will tell Bookstores will be around in the future, but they may not look the same as they do now. Some students, like people on Federal aid or athletes, are required to use the bookstore unless they want to use their own money to buy them somewhere else. “[Changes] have happened very, very fast,” said Hare. “Bookstores are going to slowly evolve because right now they’re doing things the way they’ve been done for decades. It takes a while to change.”

Trevathan agrees that bookstores will adapt to the changing business climate.

“I see in the near future bookstores evolving from those textbook factories to something more digital,” Trevathan said.

Only time will tell how the bookstore industry, both locally and in the rest of the nation, will adapt to the Internet as their newest competition. contact Cole Avery at averyrc@warhawks.ulm.edu

“...from the bookstore; my daddy is paying for it!”

Amanda Justice

“I don’t have books yet. I don’t have any money.”

Brandon Hosea

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NEWS

Attorney teaches law class during professor’s absence Poli. Sci. dept. head on leave

by Cole Avery

This semester’s Constitutional Law class will be taught with a twist. Instead of a regular professor, students will learn from a seasoned legal professional.

Local attorney Bob Noel was brought in to lead the class just one week before the semester began. Political Science Department Head Kevin Unter was originally scheduled to teach the class, but he has been absent in recent weeks.

University administrators have kept a tight lip on the circumstances surrounding Unter’s absence. College of Arts and Sciences Dean Jeff Cass confirmed that Unter is “on leave,” but he would not comment on the nature of Unter’s leave.

Cass said he is the acting department head for the time being.

Though Noel joked that he may be “behind the curve” on things such as Moodle, Noel said he had plenty of

time to prepare for the course. This is his first time back in the classroom since 1997. Before then, Noel spent eight years teaching criminal justice for ULM. Noel said he brings practical experiences to the table when teaching this subject. He said students could benefit from his experience.

Noel gained notoriety for representing Mychal Bell, a defendant in the Jena Six case in 2007.

“I’ve actually been in the wars Unter and the trenches of some of the very issues we’ll be discussing,” said Noel.

Noel hopes to put his own spin on teaching the Constitution. Instead of lecturing everyday, he plans to use the class as a dialogue for discussion.

“I believe in getting their ideas,” said Noel. “I believe a university should be an exchange of ideas.”

That may not be the only difference students will see between their attorney teacher and the professor they originally thought would be leading the class.

“I’ve actually been in the wars and the trenches of some of the very issues we’ll be discussing” Bob Noel Noel, a Democrat, thinks he can bring a new perspective to a class usually taught by a conservative.

“In Constitutional law, there is no right or wrong. That’s why we have five-to-four votes in the Supreme Court,” said Noel.

Kendra Harmon, a political science senior from Oberlin, La., said she was expecting to see Unter and was surprised by her new teacher.

After the first class, Harmon admitted she was not sure what to expect but said, “It’s going to be interesting.”

“He might expect more, but I’m ready for whatever,” said Harmon.

Noel worked as a prosecutor in Ouachita Parish for five years before starting his own law firm. contact Cole Avery at averyrc@warhawks.ulm.edu

photo by Cole Avery

Monroe attorney Bob Noel prepares for his Constitutional Law class, his first class at ULM since 1997.

Career Connections helps students find work during semester’s job expo

by Cole Avery

photo by Kelsey Hargrove

The Career Connections staff welcomes students the the fall semester job expo held in the SUB ballroom Tues.

Potential student workers flooded the SUB ballrooms in search of new jobs during the fall job expo.

The ULM office of Career Connections and Experiential Education holds the expo at the beginning of each semester. This semester, some 300 students filled the ballroom seeking part-time employment.

Twenty-six campus departments and 11 off-campus businesses set up tables to entice students to work for them.

Roslynn Pogue, ULM Student Employment Director, said the job expo is one of the most successful events Career Connections holds. She said employing students is important to the University because so many students need jobs.

Pogue said the expo provides a unique opportunity for employers and students to meet in a central location and solve their employment

needs.

“Instead of students going all over, we bring them here,” said Pogue.

Now in her third year of throwing these expos, Pogue said she finds the expos to be personally rewarding.

Pogue said she had to work while she was a student, so she understands how difficult life can be for studentworkers.

“I think the idea of helping them find a job is very rewarding,” said Pogue.

Pogue said off-campus business interest in the expo is on the rise.

This semester’s event had more offcampus businesses represented than any held before.

Johnna Metz, Catering Director for Aramark who handles catering oncampus, said this was the company’s first time to participate in the Career Connections expo. She said the event was definitely worth her company’s time.

“We want student workers,” said Johnna. “Many don’t have ways off campus, so we can accommodate them.”

The expos seem to be working as some students were hired on the spot.

Destiny Dumas, a freshman radiation technology major from Winnsboro, came to the expo needing a job.

She left as the newest employee for the College of Education and Human Development.

“If you want a job on campus, this is where you should come,” said Dumas of the expo.

Pogue said students might still be able to get a campus job even if they missed the expo. She said more information is available on their website, or interested students can contact the Career Connections office. contact Cole Avery at averyrc@warhawks.ulm.edu

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OPINION

Students remember...

Remembering

K ATRINA

by Lesley Engolia

“It was just devastating. I was out of school and out of power for a month.”

Bryce Cheramie, Madisonville, La.

“It was like living in a disaster novel.”

Brandy Bourque, Madisonville, La.

T

oday marks the six-year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, which devastated countless homes and businesses along the Gulf Coast and flooded the city of New Orleans.

Katrina struck lower Plaquemines Parish as a Category 3 storm with winds at 125 miles per hour.

The tremendous power of the storm pushed massive amounts of water from Lake Pontchartrain into the drainage canals of New Orleans. The increased water pressure in the canals caused several of the levees to fail, which allowed floodwaters to submerge the city. By Aug. 31, an estimated 80% of New Orleans was underwater, with some parts of the city experiencing as much as twenty feet of flooding. Other cities, such as Biloxi and Gulfport, Miss., experienced similar devastation.

The U.S. Coast Guard rescued an estimated 3,000 residents from rooftops and floodwaters and transported them to higher ground. Looters, particularly in the French Quarter, broke into stores and businesses amid the chaos. Local hospitals battled

flooding and power outages and scrambled to obtain more supplies for patients.

In the Superdome, an estimated 9,000 refugees endured loss of power and air conditioning. Strong winds tore away parts of the metal roofing, permitting rain water to enter. Shortages of food and supplies were reported, and on Sept. 1 Mayor Nagin issued a massive plea for help. Louisiana Governor Kathleen Blanco ordered that all remaining residents be evacuated from the city. These refugees were relocated to the Astrodome in Houston, Texas.

It was several weeks before floodwaters receded in New Orleans and more relief agencies were able to move into the city. Approximately 1.7 million people were without power along the Gulf Coast, and thousands more were displaced all over the country. In addition to loss of life and property, casinos along the Mississippi Gulf Coast were devastated, destroying billions of dollars in revenue.

Many residents who returned lived in FEMA trail-

ers while their homes were gutted and repaired.

In Dec. 2005, state officials reported that a total of 1,098 bodies were recovered from the floodwaters of New Orleans.

Six years later, New Orleans and the Gulf Coast still continue to rebuild from the devastation of Katrina, which is regarded as the costliest natural disaster in U.S. history. Repopulation of impacted areas has been gradual, with many displaced citizens returning and others building new lives in other parts of the country. A 100,000 less people lived in New Orleans than before the storm as of Aug. 2010.

The New Orleans spirit is still alive, but will never be the same. It is too difficult to forget all that was lost, but even harder not to imagine the rebirth of the city. New Orleans and the Gulf Coast will forever be an integral part of the nation’s history, with character and strength that surpasses even the most powerful of storms. contact Lesley Engolia at engolila@warhawks.ulm.edu

HAWKEYE P.O.V.

Not only do the people of Monroe remember Hurricane Katrina, but also Hurricanes Rita, Gustav and Ike. Maybe the winds and the rain didn’t plague us in the way they did our neighbors in the south, but we felt the storms nonetheless.

South Louisiana is our heart, our legacy. When it gets hit, we get hit.

It’s hard to watch our fellow Louisianians in pain. They suffer; we suffer for them.

Thankfully, we are in a position to help them when the worst arrives.

North La.’s people opened their shelters, their homes and their hearts for evacuees during those four hurricanes. We do it because we are in it together.

The same can be said on a national level. Our sister states helped us in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. Let’s keep that in mind when it comes time for us to help those that helped us.

As Hurricane Irene tears through the East Coast, we have to remember that we are all in this together. We have to help one another put the pieces back together once the storm is through.

Petty regional differences should take a backseat to disaster. Let us always keep in mind that Louisiana and the whole of the United States of America is home to all of us.

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OPINION

The world lacks respect; what it means for all of us

EDDIE RAY FOUNTAIN

comic courtesy of MCT Campus

Whether I’m sitting in class, watching an event or walking the campus, I’ve noticed some people lack respect.

It seems that it’s starting to become all too common for people to develop an attitude with another person when something doesn’t go their way.

Instead of calmly talking to the person about the issue, people feel that using profanity and threatening to fight is the only way to properly handle their problems, but it’s not.

I’m not saying that some situations don’t call for more aggressive action, but trying to fight someone when unprovoked is pointless.

I have heard several people actually use profanity against a teacher simply because the teacher had told them to respect the rules of the classroom. There are rules that we all have to follow in this society. The world doesn’t owe any of us anything!

Not by any means am I saying I’m perfect because I am definitely not. All of us have moments where we forget about respecting another person, but there are people out there who act as if they have never heard the word respect.

I think the cause for the lack of respect nowadays is pride. Everyone has it, but some carry it a lot more than others. When pride overwhelms a person, they find themselves unable to apolo-

gize when they’re wrong, or even talk it out with someone. Instead, they would rather start a fight, take out revenge or walk around angry. This is not the way.

I say this not to attack anyone because that is not the kind of person I am. I say this to help those who do not have any respect. It only hurts your reputation when you disrespects someone else. Respect goes both ways. Neither person, whether it is a teacher, student, etc., should disrespect one another.

Respect was taught to us to better help our society. Without it, we begin to walk a path that could hurt or possibly destroy our future goals. So remember: respect is the way. Always give it to someone else. It will benefit not only the other person, but yourself as well. contact Eddie Ray Fountain at fountaer@warhawks.ulm.edu

It’s taking advantage of those college days that make life sweeter

KELSEY HARGROVE Phew. As the first week of school officially comes to a close, I wonder how many people are already counting down the days until the next break?

It’s been a long, hard week for a lot of us just getting back into the swing of things. The summer almost seems like a far-off memory.

However, we have to keep pushing. After all, how many years in our lifetimes will we be in a situation like college? Four years? Five?

Though the time may be more or less, in the scheme of an entire lifetime, this isn’t much.

College is a place of opportunities. Why not push yourself to do the best you can while you can do it?

My parents always told me, “College makes up the best years of your life.” As a senior in college, I believe this is true.

I look out and see a job (hopefully) on the horizon. A life with a schedule I don’t make

myself and friends I can’t see every day.

I think anyone lucky enough to attend college should take full advantage of their opportunity.

Meet all the people you can, and participate in everything you are able to. These chances don’t come around every day.

Students are very lucky, and I think several of us take that for granted.

You won’t be able to get discounts again until you’re over 50. You won’t be able to get into a free football game, or eat dollar meals at the campus’ religious affiliations.

There are too many advantages to being a student for you to NOT take advantage of them while you can.

All you really have to do for all of these great benefits is to apply yourself. To learn while you are here.

Wow, it seems teachers just ask for the world sometimes don’t they?

But really, these are the days that make up our lives. What we see, hear and learn here will stay with us for the rest of our lives, and I believe ultimately make who we will be in the future.

Why not push yourself and do the best you can for this short period of time? No time is wasted if you use it to its fullest potential. contact Kelsey Hargrove at hargrokr@warhawks.ulm.edu

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photos by Robert Brown and Kelsey Hargrove

(Clockwise from above) Junior Kahya Mayweather leads her sorority during the NPHC stroll off, two friends duke it out in the waterballs at Bayou Park, freshmen and other convocation attendees make the treck despite the rain to the Fant-Ewing Collesium, a Yahzoo ball awaits its decent with its next victim inside and Alpha Omicron Pi Fraternity’s dunking booth in the Quad allows students to donate money to dunk members.

A look back: Week of Welcome Normally, going back to school could be considered the worst end to a summer full of fun, but at ULM, hard work goes into making sure school is the best part of coming back.

Groups all over the campus contributed to last week’s Week of Welcome events. Freshmen, Seniors and every year in between had the opportunity to do anything from singing karaoke and eating ice cream to walking into the bayou in a giant, inflatable bubble.

With the statement of “Be you, Be unique, Be ULM” students were encouraged to take a part in as many events as possible.

With all of the activities of Week of Welcome now at an end, it’s time to get back to the books and enjoy the rest of the Fall semester.

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Steve Jobs steps down as CEO of Apple Inc. Steve Jobs, the founder of Apple Inc., has decided to step down from his position because he is unable to continue working. After being diagnosed with cancer, Jobs gave his position to Chief Operating Officer Tim Cook.

“As far as my successor goes, I strongly recommend that we execute our succession plan and name Tim Cook as CEO of Apple,” he said in a press release.

Steve’s legacy speaks for itself with the many technological devices he’s created, but he’s confident in the future of the company. He believes Apple’s brightest days are yet to come.

Nationally-renowned comedian Taylor Williamson performs at Week of Welcome for students

by Lesley Engolia

ULM recently had the privilege of hosting Taylor Williamson, a nationally-renowned stand-up comedian, who performed to a group of students as part of the Week of Welcome festivities on Friday in Stubbs 100.

Williamson began his comedy profession as a high school senior in San Diego, Calif. Since then, he has appeared on TV shows such as “The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson,“ MTV’s “Total Request Live” and he was a semi-finalist on NBC’s “Last Comic Standing.”

Up-and-coming comic Kenny Harris opened for Williamson shortly after 6 p.m.

Williamson performed for more

than an hour, and he had spectators in stitches with topics ranging from eccentric mothers to gremlins.

After the performance, Williamson commented on his ULM audience: “I had a fun time. The students here are really nice and fun. I love the diversity, and CAB [Campus Activities Board] is great.”

With such success, ULM can hopefully expect Williamson to return soon. contact Lesley Engolia at engolila@warhawks.ulm.edu Follow Taylor Williamson @ http://www.taylorwilliamson.com

photo by Kelsey Hargrove

Taylor Williamson enjoys picking fun at his audience on Friday night.

Spiderman unveils a new face to world of comics

EDDIE RAY FOUNTAIN

illustration arranged by Srdjan Marjanovic

Miles Morales is the name of the new Spiderman that will take the place of Peter Parker in the wake of his death in the relaunch of the “Ultimate: Spiderman” series.

The interesting thing about Miles is that he will be half African American and half Latino.

It was a bit shocking to read that someone of African American descent would take on the position of one of the most prominent superheroes of the 20th century.

In the comic book world, African American people are spread few and far apart.

You can count the prominent black superheroes on one hand.

I’m happy the writers of the series decided to take such an initiative and create Miles, but having him step into Peter Park-

er’s shoes can easily go good or bad for a couple of reasons.

One way it could bad, is people may have a hard time accepting Miles in the place of Peter Parker. Some may feel they only killed Peter to place a black character in an attempt to gain more readers.

Another way people may feel insulted is they created and made him Spiderman instead of giving him his own comic and creating an original hero.

Now getting off the bad and into the good, there are several reasons why it’s good they created Miles.

Miles is the first prominent black male character that has had such potential to make an impact. I feel that it is good he is a hero rather than a villain.

I believe Miles will help younger African American kids to relate and see themselves more in this character. This is a huge positive in a world where there are so few positive role models for kids to look up to.

Only time will tell what the outcome of Miles Morales will be, but regardless of what happens, at least this proves, in my opinion, that times are changing.

Miles Morales will debut September 2011 in the new “Ultimate: Spiderman” from Marvel comics. contact Eddie Ray Fountain at fountaer@warhawks.ulm.edu

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56 2004 Kevin Spacey tribute (to Bobby Darin) 60 Yankees superstar, familiarly 61 “Old MacDonald” refrain 62 New Zealander 66 Mafia boss 67 Dog’s warning 68 Michener novel, typically 69 Tinkertoy alternative 70 Playable on a VCR 71 Do, re or mi Down 1 Israeli submachine gun 2 Source of Eve’s leaves 3 Yoko from Tokyo 4 Dead Sea find 5 Web opinion piece 6 Puerto __ 7 Part of IMF: Abbr.

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63 NASDAQ debut 64 Dorothy Parker forte 65 Arctic pier material

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Cross-country’s new coach adds swag Vargas brings mental strength to his runners

by DeRon Talley

Head coach Karoly Varga begins his first year with the team and brings mental strength to the team.

“I think I am changing some kids,” Varga says. “Before, they weren’t mentally ready.”

Vargas says that he sits down and talks to his runners individually, explaining the concept of a team and that they “need to support each other.”

Daniel Mutai, ULM’s first-ever NCAA Cross Country Championship qualifier, and senior Moses Chelimo expect to put ULM in the hunt

for the Sun Belt Conference title. Mutai finished seventh last year in the conference championships and was named Louisiana Men’s Cross Country Newcomer of the Year. He went on to compete in the NCAA Championships where he finished 138 out of 250 athletes.

The cross-country team is running hard to prepare for its season-opener at McNeese State on Sept. 2. The team runs dozens of miles per week individually and practices at full throttle in hopes to compete at full throttle.

Last season, the team finished fifth overall in conference, the best since joining the Sun Belt Conference. In hopes to shock the conference again, ULM adds Silah Chumba from Kenya. With Chumba, the team has a stronger five-man team, which will likely increase chances the team will have another best ever finish.

fyi Vargas is the third coach to call the shots for crosscountry team in three consecutive seasons.

Varga plans to keep the team on a tough practice schedule and rest as needed.

“We are going to work hard. We are going to try to get rest for the home meet. We don’t want to get beat by anybody,” he says.

The team hosts the ULM Warhawk Invitational on Sept. 9. contact DeRon Talley at talleydl@warhawks.ulm.edu

photo by ulmwarhawks.com

Daniel Mutai competing for the Sun Belt Conference title.

Professor, students Soccer grabs first win compete in triathlons but loses home-opener to represent school Early mistakes force

by DeRonTalley

photo by facebook.com

Wynston Johnson-Lyman is one of Colvin’s students that competes in several triathlons.

Imagine waking up at six in the morning to go run, bike and swim.

For some students, it’s not hard to imagine, as they do it up to three times per week.

Kinesiology professor Dr. Lisa Colvin and her students developed a ULM triathlon team.

The idea began as a bonus opportunity that Colvin offered to her students, and it grew to become a recognized student organization.

“I guess that was her goal all along: to trick us into loving it and getting into it,” Wynston Johnson-Lyman said.

Johnson-Lyman began volunteering for bonus points in Colvin’s class, but after one semester, he and several others wanted to compete.

“Dr. Colvin is like the perfect coach,” he said. “She has so much experience, and I know that I can’t learn these things anywhere else.”

The team competes in the University at USA Triathlon (USAT) sanctioned events, Mid Southwest USAT collegiate regional competitions and USAT National Collegiate Championships. contact DeRon Talley at talleydl@warhawks.ulm.edu

ULM into tough matches

by Kiki Elmore

The soccer team (1-1-1) owns the first university win of the year. In its season opener against Central Ark., the Warhawks won 2-1. Head coach Stacey Lamb wanted her girls to set the tone for the ULM athletics.

“We needed that win. We needed to start the season off right with this win,” Lamb said.

Sophomore Alyssa Lopez and freshman Alyssa Wooden each scored a goal to put the Warhawks on the board.

Sophomore Hannah Linzay made her goalie debut and held UCA to just one goal while recording five saves.

The team traveled to Nicholls State on Sunday, coming away with a tie at 1-1. Wooden put up the only point for the Warhawks in the 29th minute. The team went down 0-1 early, but goalkeeper Linzay finished the day with nine saves to hold Nicholls State.

“We had plenty of opportunities to get the ball in, but we couldn’t seem to finish,” Lamb said.

After two overtime periods, the game was called a draw.

The team returned home Tuesday for its home opener against Northwestern State. After falling behind 0-2 early in the first half, the Warhawks would go on to lose 2-4.

“We can’t shoot ourselves in the foot early.” Lamb said.

“We made two early mistakes, and they capitalized.”

Freshman Taylor Bonetti kicked a nice shot from the top right of the box to put the first point on the board for the Warhawks.

As the defense struggled, the Lady Demons scored again to move their lead to 3-1 in the 70th minute marker.

Sophomore Taylor Epperson scored on the next possession to bring the game within one point, but the Lady

photo by Srdjan Marjanovic

Senior Emily LyBarger sheds a defender.

Demons would not be contained. With five minutes left, the Lady Demons pushed the lead back to two and held on for the win.

The Lady Demons outshot ULM 18-10 in the match and had a 10-8 advantage in shots on goal. Goalkeeper Linzay recorded six saves for the Warhawks.

ULM welcomes McNeese State to the soccer complex on Friday, Sept. 2. The game begins at 4:00 p.m. contact Kiki Elmore at elmorel@warhawks.ulm.edu

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Football injury: Cornerback Otis Peterson out Head coach Todd Berry announced Tuesday that sophomore cornerback Otis Peterson is expected to miss six weeks after having surgery on his right arm Monday.

Missouri transfer joins football team Defensive tackle Gerrand Johnson has transferred to ULM from the University of Missouri and will begin practicing with the Warhawks immediately. Johnson will have to sit out the 2011 season due to NCAA transfer rules.

Men’s basketball release ‘11-12 nonconference games photo by Srdjan Marjanovic

Quarterback Kolton Browning protected by the offensive lineman at practice.

Football: It’s just a rank, so what?

Browning, Dorsey ready to execute game plan, get win

by DeRonTalley

The football team is prepared for its season opener against the fifthranked Florida State Seminoles on Sept. 3 in Tallahassee, Fla. Head coach Todd Berry is pushing the Warhawks to play a clean game against the nationally ranked Seminoles.

“I’m really excited about this group,” Berry said. “They really put in the work and commitment level, and they proved it to each other. They are practicing the way you are supposed

to.”

Berry said he believes it will not be a sloppy first game.

He said you won’t see a lot of turnovers or penalties that one normally sees in the first game.

The offensive line has been battling in the trenches. After Berry announced his starting lineup, the freshman offensive lineman proved they could make impacts.

“They don’t back down from anything, and they are very talented,” Berry said. “Based on what we’ve seen, they are the best we’ve got.”

Protecting quarterback Kolton Browning is a must for the Warhawks. Last season, Browning connected with 11 different receivers and doesn’t expect much change in his distribution.

Browning said, “I’m going to throw the ball to whoever is open. Our receiving core is a great core. We have a lot of playmakers out there.”

Browning said he feels like he can throw to any one of them, and they are going to make the plays that are “expected of them.”

Defensive end Ken Dorsey expects to set the tone early in the game. He said that he is looking for a big first play and will not look back from there.

Dorsey hopes to send a message to

the opponents and also to his teammates.

“We come to win and not to just play,” Dorsey said.

After a long and hot summer of training, ULM feels good about its preparation and is ready to just go out and play.

After playing Southeastern Conference powerhouses last season, the team is not worried about rankings.

“I think we will go out and play the game. We aren’t intimidated by helmets,” Berry said.

Kick-off is scheduled for 2:30 p.m., and game audio can be heard on ulmwarhawks.com. contact DeRon Talley at talleydl@warhawks.ulm.edu

Lubbock Christian (Nov. 1) Philander Smith (Nov. 7) Ole Miss (Nov. 11) Indiana State (Nov. 14) Tennessee (Nov. 16) Southeastern Louisiana (Nov. 19) Mississippi State (Nov. 21) Harding (Nov. 26) Nicholls State (Nov. 28) Louisiana Tech (Dec. 3) Texas A&M (Dec. 10) Nicholls State (Dec. 12) Northwestern State (Dec. 15) UNLV (Dec. 19) Indiana State (Dec. 21)

Auburn University at Montgomery selects Warhawk as mascot The university’s officials announced on Aug. 18 that they are now to be called the Warhawks. The name honors WWII Curtiss P-40 Warhawk pilots who trained at the Maxwell Airforce base.

Volleyball expects new faces to bring success; wants to improve team basic fundamentals

by Zach Ham

Coach Ernest Vasquez enters this season looking to improve on last season. He said that he “just wants to see the team fight and win some matches.” Vasquez hopes to go .500 and reach the conference tournament.

ULM has three seniors and two upperclassmen transfers that came to

bring the Warhawks success.

Vasquez said, “I would like to see our three seniors just step,” and he looks for a big play in his two upperclassmen transfers.

Junior transfer Zuzana Markova or “Z” as she likes to be called, is making huge strides to impress the coaching staff this preseason.

The Kent State transfer and Czech Republic native is adapting well in

making Monroe her new home.

She said, “People are more friendly here, and the team has clicked from day one.” Markova said she did not feel comfortable on her team at Kent State.

The Warhawks will have their first test Tuesday as they face McNeese State at home. contact Zach Ham at hamzg@warhawks.ulm.edu

photo by Srdjan Marjanovic

Members of the volleyball team celebrate after scoring.

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