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NEWS WORLD Stubbs 131 700 University Avenue Monroe, LA 71209 Editor in chief - Cole Avery Co-managing editor news - Kristin Nieman Co-managing editor design - Michelle McDaniel Sports editor - Zach Brown Freestyle editor - Emma Herrock Photo editor - Emi McIntyre Copy editor - Stormy Knight Opinion editor - Garrett Boyte Multimedia editor - Michelle McDaniel Advertising director Lane Davis 318 342 5453 ulmhawkeyead@gmail.com Faculty adviser Christopher Mapp 318 342 5454 mapp@ulm.edu 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, adviser or the University.

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WEEK OF WELCOME CALENDAR

Monday, 4-20 Lunch Social: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. the Quad Water Slide, Water Tag & more: 2:306:30 p.m. Bayou Park Fish Fry and Frisbees: 5-7 p.m. Bayou Park Ice Cream and Karaoke: 7-9 p.m. the Wesley Foundation

Tuesday, 4-21 Campus Showcase: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. the Quad Lunch Social: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. the Quad Job Expo: 2-4 p.m. SUB Ballrooms Welcome Back Dance Party: 8-11 p.m. SUB Ballrooms

Wednesday, 4-22

NATION

STATE

Uniformed Afghan kills 3 Americans

Postal carrier DHH confirms steals money rise in West out of mail Nile virus

KABUL, Afghanistan — Three Americans were killed Friday when a man in an Afghan security force uniform turned his weapon against them, U.S. military officials said.

A spokesman for the U.S.-led coalition said it hadn’t been confirmed whether the attacker was a member of Afghanistan’s security forces. But the incident, in Afghanistan’s restive Helmand province, appears to be the latest in a series of so-called greenon-blue attacks by local forces on their coalition counterparts.

About 67 green-on-blue attacks have occurred since January 2007.

Forty-five of them have occurred since the beginning of last year.

CHICAGO (MCT)—A veteran postal carrier admitted Thursday to stealing nearly 30,000 letters containing cash, checks or money orders that he was supposed to deliver to a charity on his mail route in Berwyn, Ill., federal authorities said.

The purloined donations, taken between August 2010 and August 2011, came from some 25,000 different donors, authorities said. The charity wasn’t identified in court documents.

Last year 383 postal employees across the country were arrested by the Inspector General’s office for theft, delay or destruction of mail offenses out of some 525,000 employees, they said.

BATON ROUGE (DHH)—Louisiana continues to see a rise in human West Nile virus infections, with the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals reporting 24 new cases last week.

DHH has detected 92 West Nile virus cases thus far for 2012, 47 of which are West Nile neuroinvasive disease, the more serious form of the virus that infects the brain and spinal cord and can cause brain damage or death.

Since West Nile became active in Louisiana in 2002, state health officials have conducted robust surveillance during mosquito season.

QUOTE

“The beautiful thing about learning is that no one can take it away from you.”

B.B. King, blues singer

Walker Hall closes after summer fire

by Kristin Nieman

After a fire causing structural damage to George T. Walker Hall at the University of Louisiana at Monroe on June 12, the building is off-limits to all individuals not engaged in cleaning or repair work.

The university has relocated all offices, classes and other functions housed in Walker Hall.

The fire, which originated from a custodial maintenance supply area on the first floor, caused a significant amount of damage to the structural steel supporting the weight of the second floor in the area of the fire.

“Walker Hall complied with all ap-

plicable building/safety codes at the time of the fire,” said Jason Roubique, director of Facilities Management.

A structural engineer evaluated the damage immediately, and under his direction, the university engaged a contractor to install temporary shoring under the failing structure to prevent any further damage.

Workers removed furniture, fixtures and property from the area of the second floor above the structural damage. After that was completed, partition walls on the second floor above the damage were demolished to remove as much weight as possible off the failing structure.

The fire also caused smoke damage throughout the entire building.

Service Master of Northeast Louisiana coordinated the cleanup and mitigation of smoke damage throughout the building, and also assisted in cleaning office furniture, file cabinets, etc., to be moved to temporary offices.

ULM is currently working with the State Division of Administration to complete permanent repairs to Walker Hall.

In the coming months, an architect and engineering team will begin preparing construction bid specifications and drawings.

An accurate estimate of total damages has still not been determined, but the university expects that nearly all expenses will be covered by the Louisiana Office of Risk Management (the university’s property insurer).

“The university has not determined the final schedule to get Walker Hall completely operational again, but we expect to remain out of the building for the upcoming 2012-2013 academic year,” said Roubique. “We will work as expeditiously as possible to restore this important facility to full operation.” contact Kristin Nieman at niemankd@warhawks.ulm.edu

FLEDGLING WARHAWK

Day of Play Fundraisers: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. the Quad BCM Steak-Out: 12-1 p.m. BCM Convocation March: 4:40 p.m. Bell Tower Convocation: 5 p.m. Coliseum Ice Cream Social: 6 p.m. Coliseum

Thursday, 4-23 Lunch Social and Live Music: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. SUB Ballrooms Stroll-off: 5:30 p.m. the Quad Concert on the Corner: 6-8 p.m.CCM Catholic Campus Ministry NPC Orientation: 8 p.m. SUB Ballrooms

Friday, 4-24 Spirit Day: 9-11:30 a.m. SUB Overhang

photo by Lane Davis

Hawkeye staff members Lane Davis and Stormy Knight saved a baby kestrel from lawn mowers on Aug. 7 after it fell from its nest between Stubbs Hall and the SUB. Biology professor Kim Tolson took the kestrel, a member of the hawk family, to a rehabilitation center.

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NEWS

SUB features later hours, renovations, milkshakes

by Lea Anna Cardwell

Director of Food Services Robert Hoag has announced several changes and additions to the SUB for the fall semester.

The SUB will now stay open until 2 a.m. while school is in session to go along with the late hours of the library and recently renovated commuter lounge.

“We hope that with more student parking around the SUB and with later hours at the library we will see more traffic,” Hoag said.

During the extended hours, students will have access to Grille Works and the grab and go section of the SUB. Hoag said that the later hours will be tested this semester.

The SUB’s commuter lounge has been renovated to include a stage for evening events, additional soft seating and TVs equipped with Comcast cable and gaming consoles.

Brook Sebren, coordinator of auxiliary enterprises, said that there are also plans to install arcade games and a Touch Tunes wireless jukebox.

Sebren said, “We wanted to enhance the commuter lounge to

“A lot of kids don’t know that we do have a dietician on staff.”

Robert Hoag, director of Food Services

photos by Emi McIntyre

Junior Rino Nicholas takes aim at a buck on the SUB’s new deer hunting arcade game.

provide a place for all students to hang out after hours.” Sebren plans to use the new stage for CAB events, karaoke and possibly an open mic night.

The official grand opening of the new commuter lounge will be held on Sept. 13, however, it will be in operation in the weeks prior to the ceremony.

Sushic sushi is now under the operation of Young Kim. The menu will now feature the ULM roll. Kim said this interesting roll was made specifically for ULM and will include spicy cheetos.

Other additions to the SUB include a new menu at Bene Pizza and Pasta, as well as a F’real Shake machine.

Eddie Rushing, assistant director

of Food Services, said that Bene will now be offering hot sandwiches, rolletos and boneless buffalo wings and will also be running monthly specials.

Rushing also said that the F’real shake machine is an exciting option for students because it offers 15 different choices in milkshakes and smoothies.

According to Rushing, the smoothie feature coincides with Dining Services efforts to provide healthier options for students along with nutritional information.

Hoag encourages students who want more information on healthy dining options to contact the university dietician, Ann Dowd.

“A lot of kids don’t know that we do

Above: The SUB features a new milkshake machine with many flavors to choose from.

have a dietician on staff,” Hoag said.

“She can help students with any dieting needs.” contact Lea Anna Cardwell at cardwela@warhawks.ulm.edu

For info on meal plans and flex dollars, visit www.ulmdining.com

Water bottles raise concern Student, Greek Life to

by Lea Anna Cardwell

Several universities across the country have banned the sale of bottled water on campus in order to promote sustainability and environmental awareness.

Dartmouth, Harvard and Brown are among the universities participating in the movement and have hydration stations across their campuses which provide students with filtered tap water.

While the bottle ban movement hasn’t yet hit the ULM campus, some students think it would be a good idea to install hydration stations.

Josh McDowell, a senior health studies major, said that he would use the stations daily if they were in place.

“Bottled water is convenient, but it’s just not good for the environment,” McDowell said. “Most of the bottles either end up on the ground or in the bayou.”

Earth science instructor Lauri Anderson said she thinks hydration stations would benefit everyone at ULM. “It’s my understanding that hydration stations save people money, reduce waste, encourage healthier lifestyles and inspire environmental action,” Anderson said.

Waste and littering is a large part of

the argument against bottled water; however, other concerns have begun to surface, such as the presence of BPA in plasticss and the energy and resources required to produce and distribute the bottles.

Political science professor John Sutherlin said that while these issues need to be considered, tap water isn’t necessarily a “green” McDowell option. Sutherlin pointed out that there are still concerns surrounding the volume of water wasted from fountains and the energy needed to filter and cool the water, not to mention the possible health risks.

“Bottles often have bacteria, solvents or cleaning agents, and chemicals from the plastic itself. Yet, there are heavy metal concerns in tap water. Most large or older systems have high levels of lead,” Sutherlin said.

Regardless of which option is healthier or more environmentally sound, the university still benefits significantly from the sale of Dasani bottled water.

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“Bottled water is convenient, but Former spirit group it’s just not leader becomes good for the interim SGA adviser environment.”

Josh McDowell, Health Studies major

According to Mike Trevathan, executive director of Auxiliary Enterprises, the SUB and C3 Convenience store sold 12,257 bottles of Dasani water between July 2011 and June 2012. These unit sales account for a significant amount of commission for the university.

Trevathan also explained that banning bottled water on campus would raise concerns due to ULM’s contract with Coca-Cola and close ties to the local Coca-Cola bottling plant.

The driving force behind the bottle ban movement at other universities is the students’ demand for sustainable options. Both Trevathan and Sutherlin agree that if anything is going to change at ULM, it will have to be a result of student involvement. contact Lea Anna Cardwell at cardwela@warhawks.ulm.edu

by Kristin Nieman

The student life offices will see new faces this year after two assistant deans took jobs elsewhere over the summer.

Former spirit group director Amanda May now holds the title of interim director of student life and leadership after Nathan Hall left this summer.

“I’m really excited about this position,” said May. “It’s a step up from what I was doing and it’s the type of job I always hoped to one day have so I pursued it as soon as I found out it was available.”

May will now oversee 150 organizations on campus, including groups like CAB and SGA. In addition to these changes, Greek life coordinator Keith Hembree left this summer also. Now that his position and May’s old position are open, the two positions are to be merged as one.

“We haven’t found anyone to fill

the position yet so Amanda will temporarily continue to be in charge of spirit groups and take on Greek life until the position is filled,” said Wayne Brumfield, vice president of student affairs. “Amanda has done great things with the spirit groups so we know she’ll do well with this position.”

May has been employed with the university since 2009, starting as a graduate assistant for athletics. In 2010 she moved to student life as May the coordinator of spirit groups and the dance coach.

She received her undergraduate from LSU in public relations and her masters from ULM in business administration. May also held the title of Miss Louisiana in 2007.

“It’s a lot to be in charge of, but I’m ready to take it all on and happy to be doing it,” said May. contact Kristin Nieman at niemankd@warhawks.ulm.edu

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OPINION HAWKEYE P.O.V.

Presidential choice only skin deep

Budget cuts can be opportunity to do more We could argue for the next decade about who’s to blame for all the cuts taken by higher education in this state, but that would be counter productive.

The Hawkeye is aware of the challenges ULM is facing with, but we think it is time to take the hand we’ve been dealt and learn how to use it the best way we can. It’s not about controlling the waves. It’s about learning how to surf.

ULM’s 9.1 percent cut does not mean we need to complain eight percent more than normal. It means we need to be 9.1 percent more creative. Complaining solves nothing.

The Hawkeye thinks that some of the brightest students in the state attend this university, so there is no reason we cannot find a way to survive and thrive in this monetary drought.

Instead of wasting time on petty politics and playing the blame game, we can lead the way for the rest of the universities in Louisiana. This is a chance for ULM to come out on top. Being proactive is all we can do. Otherwise, we’re going to dig ourselves into an even deeper hole.

We know it’s hard to win a drag race on a bicycle, but that should not stop us from trying.

Let’s take a note from President Nick Bruno. He’s looking on the bright side of things. Instead of laying blame on legislators and the state’s administration, Bruno is touting the accomplishments of ULM over the past year.

ULM is able to admit better freshmen due to increased ACT scores.

It also has produced more undergraduates, graduates and doctoral students than in previous years.

Our graduation rate has increased five percent in the past two years, and the overall academic performance improved from fiscal year 2010-2011 to fiscal year 2011-2012.

Members of our faculty have received numerous awards over the summer break. Such as Debra Craighead, a member of the College of Nursing faculty, who received the 2012 Novice Researcher Award from the Association of Women’s Health, Obstetrics and Neonatal Nurses.

Students of ULM also brought home many awards, including this publication, which won seven awards from the Louisiana Press Association.

Our alumni carry many achievements with them as well. One ULM alum became the head of the National Weather Service this summer. Another became the first female general in the Louisiana National Guard.

All of this goes to show that it’s not how big the budget is, but how big our dedication is. We have done many things just in the past few months at ULM. Let’s go on to do more than ever before.

As long as we stay strong as a ULM family and keep fighting, we’re more likely to come out of these times stronger with our heads held high.

ULM has a lot to be proud of. It’s time we all look at the cuts as an opportunity to do more with less rather than an excuse to do less.

GARRETT BOYTE Well, it’s official. Release the balloons, doves, confetti and what have you. D.C. is now the new Hollywood.

The political partnership of Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan is probably the most handsome in our nation’s history. Let’s face it. Romney does have great hair, and he is a decent speaker. Oh, and don’t forget his flawless application of fake tanner to give him that “I’m not really 65-years-old” look.

Ryan, also great hair, was said to be hiding a six-pack, and calls rang out of newsrooms across the country to see it. “Paul Ryan shirtless” was one of the most searched terms on Google last week.

The people asked, and late last week TMZ delivered.

Ryan on the other did not. His stomach is clearly in no shape to be second-in-command.

Then there is Barack Obama, who rocked the world with his pop-star start in 2008, which led to him sweeping the Democratic Party’s primaries against the political boulder that is Hillary Clinton. It really blows my mind to think about how a fairly young man, with little political experience, beat out a giant like Clinton.

Why has politics become so aesthetic? It is, frankly, embarrassing to think the citizenry in this country has been reduced to picking between the lesser of two evils, with the only criteria one needs to win is to be better looking than the other.

Another great example is the Tea Party diva Sarah Palin. Palin, who had barely been governor for one term, skyrocketed to political stardom when candidate John McCain picked her to be his running mate in 2008. Sadly for McCain, Palin’s “sexy librarian” look was no match for Obama’s gusto.

If everyone would stop and think about it, they would

realize it’s true. We live in a vein culture, thanks to television and the pressures of Hollywood. Americans have come to expect our reality to line up with our fantasy, and our politics know it.

It has become increasingly evident to me that we no longer have elections in this country. We have casting calls and auditions.

Think of a movie where the main character drives a van for a living, but somehow is able to afford a penthouse with a Manhattan skyline view. At first glance, most would not think anything about, but if people would think about it, they would realize it does not add up—kind of like Ryan’s budget plan. We all like to think we can work for minimum wage and live like stars, but it is just not possible.

There is no amount of data in the world that will make me believe Romney won the nomination based on his policies and record. I never thought I would see the day when a liberal-to-moderate millionaire from Massachusetts, who served one term as governor, would be elected to represent the Republican Party in the presidential election. It had to be his hair. I know that sounds absurd, but American politics is absurd.

It’s time America was given a real choice again. Obama and Romney are two sides of the same inflated dollar, and do not differ from each other on things that matter to the continuity of the Republic. At least, they don’t differ as of today. With Romney, tomorrow may be another story.

If we continue voting for the lesser of two evils we will never elect the candidate we need. If we keep voting for the populist, who tells us what we want to hear, we will elect the candidate we deserve.

All I am asking for is a true conservative to make it to the finals. I want someone who would make Barry Goldwater proud, someone who would make me want to return to the GOP. I want someone who said he was a conservative and did not support: The Patriot Act, TARP, two stimulus packages, industry bailouts, NDAA, SOPA, raising the debt ceiling and putting limits on the rights of the American people.

Look at me go. Maybe I am the one confusing fantasy with reality. contact Garrett Boyte at boytejg@warhawks.ulm.edu

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OPINION

Hawkeye is dedicated to your right to know

COLE AVERY Welcome back to campus. Or for some of you, welcome to ULM. You’re a part of both an exciting and challenging time for our university. Consistent cuts to higher

education by our state leaders have put higher education into a difficult position. As a result, all of us – from the administration, faculty and staff to students – are still trying to find our footing in a climate that seems to change by the day.

These are important issues. These are difficult and often complex issues. Facing them alone can be a daunting task. Luckily, you don’t have to do that.

In the coming weeks you’ll notice a series of articles that try to make sense of the changes rapidly taking

place around us. Hopefully by the end of the series, all of us will have a better understanding of the struggles and challenges that each of us are facing at ULM. The Hawkeye staff is dedicated to providing you with information you need to be an informed student at your university. We’ll be there every step of the way this semester to cover the good, the bad and everything in between. If we weren’t, we wouldn’t be worth much as a newspaper.

This is your newspaper. My staff and I are merely its keepers. We

encourage input and conversation from you. We want you to know that we are approachable, and we are eager to hear from you.

There are many ways you can weigh-in. Of course, each of the editors’ contact information is available on our website. Should an event come up you want covered, please let us know. If we’ve dropped the ball in some way, we’d like to know that too so we can correct it in the future.

Also on our website are comment boards, where you and other readers

can weigh-in on discussions and issues affecting our campus. I only ask that you keep it civil and on topic.

And you can find us on Facebook and Twitter (@ulmhawkeye).

Again, welcome back to campus.

We’re looking forward to another great year at ULM. Thanks for reading.

Cole Avery, Editor-in-chief contact Cole Avery at averyrc@warhawks.ulm.edu

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

SGA welcomes new, returning students Welcome to the University of Louisiana at Monroe! On behalf of the Student Government Association, I would like to take this opportunity to formally welcome you to the Bayou!

To all incoming freshmen, I am pleased to announce that you have made the correct decision. Upper classmen, I encourage you to continue to achieve great things.

This year we should all strive for excellence in all aspects of our schooling and push for an overall sense of pride towards our university.

In addition, SGA is here to represent and serve you the best way possible, so never hesitate to contact us.

You are all invited and encouraged to attend the SGA meetings, and we sincerely welcome you to the office at any time.

My hope for this year is that SGA becomes a more diverse and significant force on our campus. As an organization, SGA has a momentous impact on campus policy and issues that concern our students; therefore, I believe the organization should be open to all inspiring strong leaders, who are seeking universal success in our university.

I want to openly invite various groups into this organization with hopes of expanding and increasing growth. I hope to make SGA more prominent on campus by providing more activities for the student body, making students more aware of SGA,

ensuring that SGA is a reflection of the student body and promoting an increased amount of school support for our academic and extracurricular performance.

The choices that are made within SGA contribute to present and future warhawks. If at any time you have an issue or concern that needs to be addressed, please feel free to use the information previously mentioned or email us at sga@ulm.edu.

If you desire to be a part of this organization, I encourage you to pick up an application for our fall freshman elections. Applications will be available starting Aug. 27, 2012, and can be picked up in the student government office located in the Student Center.

Though my time at ULM is growing short, it will forever be priceless to me.

I have formed lifelong friendships, memories and experiences that have shaped my life forever. Because this university has made such an impact on my life, I look forward to impacting the lives of others.

I hope you will begin, or continue, to embrace ULM to its fullest potential and allow it to have such an impact on you as well. Always remember, BEING A WARHAWK IS SOMETHING TO BE PROUD OF! Go Hawks!

Sincerely, Calvin Stafford, SGA President

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NEWS

photo courtesy of Northeast Louisiana Young Republicans

Former ULM SGA presidents Brook Sebren (left) and Hannah Livingston (right) pose in front of the Northeast Louisiana Young Republican’s banner.

photo by Emi McIntyre

SGA Vice President Jessica Richardson (left) and President Calvin Stafford (right) lead the new senators in their orientation meeting on Thursday in the Student Center.

Passing the gavel

New SGA officers set direction for upcoming year

by Garrett Boyte

The future looks bright for ULM, or at least it does to the leaders of its Student Government Association. SGA President Calvin Stafford and VicePresident Jessica Richardson were elected last semester and say they have big plans for SGA and ULM. Stafford, a senior speech-language pathology major from Alexandria, said he wants students to know that SGA is here for all of them. He thinks that in years past it may have seemed like SGA only represented a select group of students, but says that is going to change this year.

“I feel like in the last years that we’ve not been what we should be, and that is the voice of the students,” Stafford said. “I think we’ve been the voice of the executive officers. My biggest thing is that we do what the student body would have us do, and not just have our own agenda.”

Richardson said she wants the students to know that SGA does care, and they want to know what students think about university policies.

She said she wants to hear students’ problems, whatever they may be.

“I think that if we held more forums, like when we have a big change like the referendum, I want them to know what’s going on,” Richardson

says. “Our meetings are open but most students don’t know that, and no one wants to sit through an hour long meeting to just say one thing.”

Stafford said one way this year will be different than in the past is that senators will be seen more often around campus.

All senators have office hours they must do each week, but instead of sitting behind a computer, they will now be out of the office, meeting with students around campus, giving surveys and more.

Last semester SGA was hit with a minor scandal when the e-mail of then-president Brooke Dugas was hacked. Then there was the re-vote that had to be done because of glitches in the computer system. Stafford says the past is the past and that he is looking to the future.

“This isn’t for ourselves or our fraternity or sorority, this is for the students,” said Stafford. “Hopefully students will realize and see the difference [in this year’s SGA] and it will help improve the image of SGA.” Richardson echoed Stafford in her response, saying the hacking incident is in the past and that she’s going to focus on making ULM and SGA a better place and organization.

“What happened last year was an incident that should have never happened, but it happened and it’s past us now,” Richardson said. “Most of those people are gone, so it doesn’t affect the new members of the senate.”

“Even if it’s something small...we try to make ULM a better place for students.”

Jessica Richardson, SGA vice president

SGA has many big events planned for this year, including the popular Mardi Gras Ball in the spring semester and the Warhawk Dash in mid-September. Stafford and Richardson encourage all students to take part in campus and university events.

One thing Stafford and Richardson seemed eager about was this year’s Lyceum.

They wouldn’t say who SGA is considering yet, but Richardson said she was very excited when she heard the names of some of the potential speakers.

Richardson said she hopes this year to be a productive year and that she is looking forward to serving the students of ULM, whom she considers to be her family.

“We try to make decisions to make students want to come to us. Even if it’s something small like planting a flower bed, we try to make ULM a better place for students,” Richardson said. contact Garrett Boyte at boytejg@warhawks.ulm.edu

Still leading the way Former ULM SGA presidents form Republican group

by Garrett Boyte

Life after ULM is becoming more politically active for two former Student Government Association presidents. Brook Sebren and Hannah Livingston kicked-off the Northeast Louisiana Young Republican’s club this month.

The Northeast Louisiana Young Republicans is a group to engage young people in politics. It is open to members of any political party or no party at all.

Livingston, who graduated from ULM with a masters in business administration in 2011, said her experience as SGA president was vital in the forming of the political group.

“Because I was involved in SGA throughout college, I knew about politics, but I also knew what we needed to be successful. My experience in SGA was useful in making the constitution (for the group),” Livingston said.

The skills required in chartering this political group were paramount, she said. With seven of the 10 chartering members being former SGA members, the group is no stranger to organizing skills.

Sebren served as an intern in Washington, D.C. after he graduated from ULM, and said it was the young Republican group there that inspired him to activate conservative youth back home.

“When I got back here I was bored,” Sebren said. “I was president of every organization I was ever in. That’s because I’ve always been a

Did you know?

Sen. Mary Landrieu is currently the only non-Republican holding a state-wide elected office in Louisiana. bored person. I like to do things.”

He said Northeast Louisiana has the most conservative base of anywhere else in the country. He thought there was no reason to not have something for young conservatives to join.

Sebren first tasted the spicy gumbo that is Louisiana politics while lobbying for higher education in Baton Rouge with the SGA. Ever since then he has been an active member of the Republican Party and continues to advocate conservative principles.

Livingston said it was her passion for SGA, which carried over into politics, that was her motivating factor in forming the group.

“We want people who are dedicated. All of us have a kind of passion for it, and for me that passion comes from my time as SGA president,” she said.

Sebren said the group is meant to be used as a tool for networking and making connections with people who share the same interests.

The Northeast Louisiana Young Republicans will hold another event at 8:30 p.m., Wednesday at the Field House in Monroe. contact Garrett Boyte at boytejg@warhawks.ulm.edu

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Rain or shine, students move in dorms Organizations greet residents during campus check-in

by Catherine Morrison

Move-In Mania kicked off the new school year as freshman Warhawks landed on ULM’s campus Friday.

Friday’s early morning storm just happened to let up in time for students moving in. However, Saturday morning they didn’t get so lucky, but that didn’t stop students from enjoying their first college experience.

Bryston Marshall, a freshman English major from Baton Rouge, moved into Madison dorm Friday to begin his journey Candler as a Warhawk.

“It hasn’t really set in yet that I’m in college,” said Marshall.

After leaving his hometown at 4 a.m. to get to campus on time, Marshall said that sleep is mainly what is

on his mind right now.

Every year campus organizations come together to help incoming freshmen get settled into their new homes. Greeks, spirit groups, SGA, CAB and other organizations helped carry, move and open doors to make the process smoother and quicker for ULM’s newest residents.

BRIEFS

Convocation to feature Chief Meteorologist University of Louisiana at Monroe atmospheric sciences alum Jarod Floyd (B.S. ’06) will speak at the 2012 Convocation, ULM’s official celebration of the new academic year. ULM faculty, staff and students will meet at the ULM Bell Tower at 4:40 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 22, and march across the bridge to Fant-Ewing Coliseum for the event.

Floyd, who placed third for Breaking Weather after his hurricane Gustav coverage in 2006, is currently West Monroe’s KTVE/KARD chief meteorologist.

“It hasn’t really set in yet that I’m in college.”

Two new features added to ULM’s mobile app

Bryston Marshall, English freshman

“It shows that they’re willing to help, and that it’s a great school and they’re willing to support it,” said Katelyn Candler, a freshman prepharmacy major from Shreveport.

All types of organizations could be spotted sporting their different shirts and gear around campus.

Krystal Scott, a junior social work major from Shreveport, helped work the event and emphasized the importance of making the incoming

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Corie Mims balances umbrella and dorm accessories while moving into Ouachita Hall Saturday morning as part of Week of Welcome’s Move-in Mania.

freshmen feel welcome.

It’s important “to help [incoming freshmen] meet people for the first time and to help them transition into the college life,” said Scott.

Move-In Mania was the first event of the ULM’s annual Week of Welcome. contact Catherine Morrison at morriscl@warhawks.ulm.edu

Students needing to know tuition cost or the location of their next class can instantly access that information via the University of Louisiana at Monroe’s new mobile app features.

The new tuition estimator allows current and future students to input the number of hours they plan to take and receive an estimate of tuition and fees.

The “Map it” button allows current students to see their courses pin-pointed on an interactive map of the campus to see exactly where they need to go each day to get to class.

Visit http://ulm.edu/app from your phone to download the ULM’s app.

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ULM budget slashed by $7.3 million

by Cole Avery

Administration and faculty have worked all summer finding solutions to close one of the steepest budget cuts in school history.

ULM incurred a $7.3 million budget cut at the close of the legislative session, a 9.1 percent reduction from the budget as of July 2011, according to University numbers. Since the 2008-09 school year, the budget has been reduced by $14.6 million, or 16.6 percent. State appropriations to ULM have dropped 44.5 percent since 2009.

In all, the University of Louisiana System, of which ULM is a member, took a $55.5 million cut this year. To put that in perspective, $57.4 million had been cut between last year and fiscal year 2008-09.

Of the nine universities in the system, ULM received the highest percent budget reduction, according to numbers provided by the system office.

“We will continue to deliver quality education while identifying efficiencies and savings, however, results of this budget may mean closing additional programs, further reducing personnel and offering fewer classes for students. My greatest fear of ongoing reductions is the ability to maintain national accreditation of our programs,” said a statement by Randy Moffett, outgoing system president who retired in July.

To make up for the funding shortfall, ULM made changes through cutting staff, minors and the Graphic Services Department. It also raised tuition and combined departments

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Self generated revenue (tuition and fees) will generate $41.8 million of this year’s budget, an increase of 34.8 percent since 2009. Tuition was expected to increase at least 10 percent from last year.

Though all tenured staff members were retained, two tenure-track faculty members will not be employed after this academic year. Six non-tenure faculty and four staff members will not be renewed.

Requests for the names and departments of the terminated employees were not immediately answered.

Forty-one positions vacated through resignations or retirements over the last year will not be filled.

Since the budget cuts began in 2008, ULM has lost 209 total positions, 34.5 percent of which were faculty and 65.5 percent were non-faculty.

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gion,” Bruno said during his State of the University address on Friday.

Administrative department head positions were reduced from 18 to seven, and the departments were combined into larger schools within the colleges. The position of executive assistant to the president will not be refilled. The position of associate vice president for academic affairs was eliminated.

Eight low-enrolled minors will be terminated at the end of this academic year. Requests for the names of the programs were not answered. Bruno said in a statement only four students had completed those minors in the

DOUBLING DOWN “I’ve been flattered and honored that I’ve had calls about my interest in returning to Baton Rouge, and in some cases, urged to return to Baton Rouge. But I want to make it very clear that this is where I plan to be. I said when I came here this is my last job.”

- Nick Bruno, Bruno’s name has been floated as a candidate for the UL System presidency, a spot vacated over the summer by Randy Moffett when he announced his retirement in July. Bruno was the vice president of business and finance for the system before coming to ULM.

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“ULM is committed to offering the classes needed by students who are making academic progress toward degree completion. While no majors have been eliminated, we have had to modify our academic structure to meet the demands of the budget,” said Bruno. contact Cole Avery at averyrc@warhawks.ulm.edu Editor’s note: More details on the University’s cuts will be available throughout our “Campus Cuts” series

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Enoch’s offers live performances to ULM community

by Catherine Morrison

Enoch’s Irish Pub and Café has been entertaining Monroe with live music for 33 years. The local pub hosts live bands and singers.

Enoch Doyle Jeter opened the pub with his wife Yvette on St. Patrick’s Day in 1980. Jeter said they started presenting music the day Enoch’s opened. “Music is an integral part of who we are,” Jeter said.

Don’t be fooled by the name, this Irish pub doesn’t just supply Celtic music. Enoch’s goers can expect an eclectic range in the types of music showcased. Within the next month alone Enoch’s has blues, Irish and Latino music on the menu.

For the past 33 years Enoch’s has hosted the John Lennon Birthday Celebration on Oct. 9. This celebration started two months before Jeter Lennon passed away. Jeter has even received notes from Yoko Ono thanking them for doing the event.

Enoch’s has also hosted “The Northeast Louisiana Celtic Festival” for the last eight years. This year the festival will be from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Oct. 6, at Kiroli Park in West Monroe. The festival is always followed by the “After Fest Jam” at Enoch’s.

This year’s festival season kicks off on Sept. 6, with a concert by Bua, a traditional Irish band from Chicago.

The concert is hosted by VAPA in the

Rebecca Loebe, a finalist on “The Voice,” performs at Enoch’s Irish Pub and Cafe.

“The students and faculty at ULM have always been a big part of Enoch’s.”

Enoch Doyle Jeter, owner Biedenharn Recital Hall.

Over the years many super stars have visited the bar for “a pint and a bite to eat.” The superstar’s include Bob Dylan, Willie Nelson and The Go-Go’s.

Celebrities still grace the pub with their presence. Just a couple of weeks ago “The Voice” finalist, Rebecca Loebe, performed at Enoch’s.

But some of Enoch’s biggest support comes from ULM’s very own faculty and student body.

“They have one of the better pub scenes in Louisiana,” said Logan Laporte, a senior aviation major from New Orleans. Laporte said the two-for- Laporte one burgers are

photo by Emi McIntyre

his favorite part of the Enoch’s experience.

Jeter is grateful for the support received from ULM. “The students and faculty at ULM have always been a big part of Enoch’s, and we cannot thank ULM enough for being a part of who we are,” Jeter said.

Enoch’s is still a bar, so if you want to hang out at this pub you have to be at least 18 years old even during food service hours. Usually after 11 p.m. the bar only allows people 21 years or older. contact Catherine Morrison at morriscl@warhawks.ulm.edu

August 20, 2012

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Former student opens restaurant with father Lester’s seafood offers cuisine fit for New Orleans

by Catherine Morrison

A new local seafood restaurant brings fresh New Orleans flavor to the top of the boot. Lester’s Seafood is co-owned by a father /son duo, who now not only share a name, but also share a business.

Lester Luparello IV, son of Lester Luparello III, attended ULM where he majored in management and was a member of the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity here on campus. After graduating this past spring, the new grad teamed up with his dad to open one of Monroe’s newest eateries.

Opening a new business can certainly present many obstacles.

“The biggest challenge is to get people to try your food,” said Luparello IV. The restaurant has only been open about five weeks, but according to Luparello IV, business has been pretty good.

“The service was really good and they were friendly. The food was really good too, and they gave you big portions,” said Lauren Dowling, a sophomore general business major from Ruston.

One review on urbanspoon.com even says to “Check them out!”

The owners of this restaurant are no strangers to the food business.

Luparello IV, who grew up in Slidell, also grew up helping out in his dad’s restaurant, Palladium Café.

Not only has he pretty much lived in the restaurant business his whole life, but he has been boiling seafood since he was just 10 years old. He still not only helps manage the new restaurant, but cooks too.

The restaurant currently only has one menu, but a lunch menu is in the works.

Luparello IV will also be getting his alcohol license soon, adding yet another aspect to the new joint.

Lester’s Seafood does accept Warhawk Express. contact Catherine Morrison at morriscl@warhawks.ulm.edu

photos by Emi McIntyre

Above: Lester Luparello IV and his father Lester Luparello III show off samples from the menu.

Bottom right: Lester batters catfish for customers.

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Faculty art exhibition to be displayed in Bry Gallery

by Emma Herrock

The annual ULM Faculty Art Exhibition begins today. The exhibition will feature artwork by faculty members within the ULM Division of Art. The artwork will include pottery, paintings, photographs and graphic design and will be on display in the Bry Art Gallery.

Brian Fassett, professor of art, will have samples of graphic design on display. Fassett said working in graphic design means “the Fassett viewer is not intended to consider the artist who created the work.” But at the exhibition Fassett is happy to put work on display, especially for beginning artists and designers to see.

Joni Noble, associate professor in the division of art, spent time in Europe over the summer teaching art and photography courses. The

photos from Noble’s trip will be on display in the exhibition.

“An overriding theme of my work this year is World War II and the impact that it had on the international community,” Noble said. Some of Noble the photographs included in the show were taken at Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp near Berlin, the American Cemetery at Normandy Beach in France and the Louvre in Paris.

A reception will take place on Thursday, Aug. 30 from 5-7 p.m. in the Bry Art Gallery. This reception is open to the public and free of charge.

Refreshments will be served, and those in attendance will have the opportunity to speak to the faculty whose work is featured in the art exhibition. contact Emma Herrock at herroceg@warhawks.ulm.edu

5 Southern women are focus of Prime Time Players’ August production

by Catherine Morrison

The Prime Time Players will be presenting “The Dixie Swim Club” at 7 p.m. on Thursday in ULM’s Spyker Theatre.

ULM students, faculty and staff can attend a free dress rehearsal of the show at 6 p.m. on Wednesday in ULM’s Spyker Theatre.

The play fo- Loeb cuses on five women who met 30 years ago. Since then, the five women meet every August.

“I love seeing the friendships of these five women change and ripen over time,” said Mara Loeb, director of International Student Programs and Services.

The play is produced by ULM’s Catherine Wilson and the cast includes faculty members Marsha McGee and Loeb as well as other community members.

This particular play is a Reader’s

“I love seeing the friendships of these five women change and ripen over time.”

Mara Loeb, Director of International Student Programs Theatre production.

“Rather than memorized lines, they use their scripts, and there are few or minimal props, costumes, etc.,” said Wilson, associate professor of communication studies. “It’s a difference in the level of actualized representation (traditional play) vs. suggested representation (Reader’s Theatre).”

Admission is $15, and refreshments will be provided at intermission.

Proceeds from the production will go towards Philanthropic Educational Organization International Projects. contact Catherine Morrison at morriscl@warhawks.ulm.edu

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Student takes mission trip to Guatemala Hensley humbled by helping kids in Central America

by Emma Herrock

Jenn Hensley thought she didn’t like being around children. But after a mission trip to Guatemala she’s had a change of heart.

Hensley, a mass communications graduate student, spent a week in San Juan as a volunteer at The Children’s Malnutrition Center.

The Children’s Malnutrition Center provides temporary care to children who are severely malnourished.

She wasn’t planning to go on the mission trip, but after her sister had to back out, Hensley decided to go.

After spending a week at the center she said, “It changed me.”

Hensley was overwhelmed by how

Above: Hensley holds Santos during her trip to Guatemala.

Photos courtesy of Jenn Hensley

happy the children were. “These children got such a raw deal out of life yet they oozed with love,” Hensley said.

With about 75 children and only two nannies per age group at the center, Hensley and the other volunteers helped the nannies by changing diapers and feeding the children.

“America is the land of plenty and

we complain about what we don’t have. But there are kids in Guatemala that have absolutely nothing yet they have so much joy because they have food,” Hensley said.

One story Hensley remembered fondly was meeting a little boy named Santos. Santos had to be separated from the other children because

he was sick. After seeing him crying in the corner Hensley went to comfort him. “He looked me in the eye and my heart melted. I just went in and loved him,” Hensley said. Hensley went back every day to be with Santos. “I went to bless, and I was blessed,” Hensley said.

Hensley went on this mission

trip with her parents and a group of people from the Louisiana Baptist Children’s Home. Dr. Dennis R. Hensley Jr., Hensley’s father, said he felt compelled to go on the trip after seeing pictures of the children from the center.

Dennis Hensley said the conditions of the country were heartbreaking to see. “People in our country that are the poorest of all do not live in as much filth and depravity,” Dennis Hensley said.

Jenn Hensley already has a trip planned to go back in December. “I feel a strong urge to go back,” Hensley said.

Dennis Hensley also said he’s planning to return. “My heart was struck by the people, their friendliness and their warmth,” said Dennis Hensley. contact Emma Herrock at herroceg@warhawks.ulm.edu

5 must-know tips for freshmen Olympic ceremonies

by Catherine Morrison

There’s a short period of time in a person’s life when they can blame everything on one little word- “college.”

Twenty years from now when your kids ask you why your hair is bright pink in that picture, you simply reply, “college” and it’s totally accepted.

Here are some survival tips for all of those baby Warhawks who are about to start the best and most confusing phase of life, college:

1:

Dorm sweet dorm. Having a roommate can be awkward at times, especially if he/she is randomly selected. Take the time to get to know your roommate and your suitemates. Set schedules for cleaning, showering time, etc. If things are hectic on the home front, everyone is going to be miserable.

2:

How to avoid the ‘Freshman 15.’ Meal plans are a wonderful thing because it gives the illusion of free food (you definitely paid for that), but be careful. The all-you-can-eat buffet set up in the

cafeteria is NOT a challenge to see how much you can eat and how often. Remember to still eat healthy portions and make good food choices. Also, take advantage of the Activity Center, it’s free too, (you definitely paid for that).

3:

Be involved. Join every club, organization and activity you possibly can. This is the time to discover who you are and who you want to become. The absolute worst feeling is regret, and you are lucky enough to be at the very beginning of your time as a Warhawk. Four years goes faster than you think. Don’t waste one second.

4:

Being thrifty is nifty. There is a very big trend called, “I’m a broke college kid.” Be sensible with your money.

Rent your text books, clip those coupons, carpool to the store, sell plasma (apparently you don’t need it) and if you have access to a kitchen- cook in-

stead of going out to eat every night.

It’s easy to get caught up in the wonderful world of being on your own and having your own money. Let that first bill come in that you can’t pay because you bought a Coach purse.

You will be running to sell your plasma like girl scout cookies.

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Books over Booze. Always pick studying over partying.

Sure it may make you feel like a cool kid to get invited to that raging party Thursday night, but when you get kicked out of class on Friday morning because you fell asleep, remember you did it. If your GPA falls because you skipped every single 8 a.m. class your first semester, well, grad schools tend to frown upon that. Don’t make your life harder than you have to.

Pat Benatar taught the world that love is a battlefield. Well Pat Benatar was wrong. College is the battlefield.

Good luck Warhawks! contact Catherine Morrison at morriscl@warhawks.ulm.edu

The Olympics have always been an opportunity for the world to come together to compete for the gold. For many, the sporting events are the best part of the Olympics. I guess it should be, since that’s the whole point.

But for me, I’d say the best part of the Olympics is the opening and closing ceremonies. Well that’s what I’d usually say. This year I was mostly disappointed. After the amazing opening ceremony of the 2008 Olympics in Beijing, it was obvious Great Britain had a lot of work cut out for them.

I’d say Great Britain struggled.

The ceremonies focused on the contributions Great Britain has made in the world. There were exciting moments in the two ceremonies but there were plenty of moments where I sat confused.

One of my favorite parts of the opening ceremony was the five golden rings uniting with a downpour of sparks.

And of course my favorite part of the closing ceremony was the Spice Girls performance. I sang every word with them and I’m not ashamed.

Now for the moments that left me in a state of confusion. What was up with the giant baby? In the planning meetings for these ceremonies the giant baby should never have been approved.

And I guess the planning committee thought the giant baby would be such a hit they decided to also make a giant head of John Lennon. After a video montage of Lennon singing “Imagine,” actors in the show brought puzzle pieces together to create the giant face of John Lennon. I guess it would feel pretty special to be able to say you held John Lennon’s nose in the 2012 Olympic Closing Ceremony.

Seriously Great Britain, this was a fail.

The closing ceremony imitated a huge party with plenty of performers including Jessie J, One Direction and Taio Cruz.

But Annie Lennox brought the excitement to a halt with her gothic performance of “Little Bird.” It looked like she sailed in from Hell. She should change her name to “Queen of the Underworld” after that performance.

We have four years until the next summer Olympics. Let’s hope Brazil won’t disappoint. contact Emma Herrock at herroceg@warhawks.ulm.edu

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Fewer spots, higher fees Parallel spaces, increased fines highlight summer parking changes

“Our pedestrian accidents are very low in number, but one is too many.”

Larry Ellerman, ULMPD Police Chief

by Lea Anna Cardwell

Campus parking has undergone drastic changes for the Fall 2012 semester, including changes in student and faculty positions and higher fees.

A basic parking fine will now be $50. A mobilized fine will be $75. Failure to register a vehicle will cost $250.

“Every semester we have students who rack up $700-$800 or more in parking fines,” ULM Chief of Police Larry Ellerman said. “Larger fines will act as a deterrent.”

Ellerman said higher fines are not aimed at students but rather a way to better control parking.

“I personally feel like there will be less money involved now since students will be more cautious of parking fines,” Ellerman said.

The money the University receives from parking fines is put into the university general fund.

These changes were approved by the ULM Parking Committee made up of faculty, staff and students. This committee, appointed by Wayne Brumfield, vice president of student affairs, met over the summer pri-

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marily to address safety concerns involving parking.

Ellerman explained that diagonal parking along University and Northeast Avenue created a hazard for both pedestrians and drivers in the past.

“Our pedestrian accidents are very low in number, but one is one too many,” Ellerman said.

Ellerman said the new parallel parking along University and Northeast Avenue will improve the line of sight for pedestrians and drivers and will help ensure safety for students crossing the roads between classes.

Because parallel parking only provides one space where diagonal parking would provide two and a half, a significant number of parking spaces have been lost. However, Ellerman said the safety turnaround is well worth it.

Faculty and student parking positions have been changed due to the closure of Walker Hall and the movement of many faculty offices.

The entire area between the library

$50 the new minimum ticket fee for a parking violation and Desiard Strett is now faculty parking.

However, the area between the SUB and Stubbs Hall, as well as the horseshoe-shaped area between Walker, Hanna and Sugar Halls, is now student parking.

The ULM Police will be distributing flyers during the first few weeks of school to inform students of the parking changes.

Ellerman suggests that students heed this warning since parking fines have now increased significantly. contact Lea Anna Cardwell at cardwela@warhawks.ulm.edu

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Expectations high as football season begins Team looks to put disappointing 2011 season in past

by Adam Hunsucker

Murphy’s law tells us that what can go wrong will go wrong, and that certainly was the case for ULM football last fall.

A promising 2011 campaign was derailed by a rash of injuries that left the Warhawks with a 4-8 record and another bowl-less holiday season.

Injuries to key personnel, particularly on offense, piled up at a rate unlike anything head coach Todd Berry has seen in his 30-year career.

photos by Emi McIntyre

Warkhawk football players clash during Satuday’s scrimmage in Malone Stadium. A healthy team is looking for success in the 2012 season.

“Injuries are going to happen, but to have as many significant injuries as we had last year really creates problems,” said Berry, who is entering his third year at ULM.

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Now healthy and with the frustrations of last year behind them, the Warhawks enter 2012 determined to claim the Sun Belt championship and play in a bowl game for the first

time in school history.

“Expectations are lofty but I think they’re more realistic than what they’ve been the last couple years,” Berry said.

The team spent the off-season looking to generate big plays on offense and improve the special teams.

Despite outgaining their opponents by over 100 yards last year, the ULM offense struggled to find the end zone, finishing 77th in the country in scoring. Berry and offensive coordinator Steve Farmer will have some playmakers at their disposal in this year’s unit.

Quarterback Kolton Browning and wide receiver Brent Leonard have the chance to be one of the most pro-

ductive tandems in the Sun Belt.

Leonard, a preseason all-conference selection, leads a receiving corps that had seven players with 17 or more receptions last season.

The running game is in good hands with the tandem of Jyruss Edwards and Centarius Donald, who ran for a combined 1,081 yards and 14 touchdowns in 2011.

An offensive line that allowed 35 sacks last season, 13th worst in college football, is cause for concern.

Browning played eight games with a broken sternum last season and can’t afford to take the same kind of punishment this year.

See PREVIEW, p.16

Watching for new hawk 3 battle for open safety position

by Zach Brown

Last season, ULM’s senior standout Darius Prelow commanded the Hawk safety position vocally and physically, earning first team All-Sun Belt honors and second team AllLouisiana honors. He finished the season tied for 23rd in the NCAA with four interceptions and fifth among Sun Belt defensive backs with 77 tackles on the year.

But now he’s gone, and the Warhawks will have to fill the void.

ULM has two-experienced Warhawks battling for a safety position, while a third looks to spread his wings and show this former hatchling can lead. Now that Prelow is gone the Hawk safety spot is wide open for three players: Henry Mitchell, Mitch Lane, and Brandon Hardy.

“That’s been one of the most heated position battles we have on defense right now,” says defensive coordinator Troy Ruffett. “We grade every play in practice, so whoever is the most productive and makes the fewest mistakes is going to be the guy who lines up against Arkansas.”

Safeties are an important position to any defense. Think of them as a human torpedo: able to propel their bodies through obstructions twice their size, but also versatile enough to redirect their path.

They are the last line of defense.

Getting beat means trouble. A good safety must be able to completely rotate his hips around, adjust to a e, and ll all in the same instant.

photos by Srdjan Marjanovic

Should someone get past the daughnting defensive line, the Warhawks will need a strong backfield to fill the hole left by standout Darius Prelow.

Mitchell and Hardy are two seniors that saw significant playing time last season. Mitchell finished with 19 tackles and an interception throughout 12 games. Hardy, who appeared in 11 games, totaled 10 tackles and recovered a fumble against conference rival Troy.

To be successful Mitchell said, “Everyone must stick together as a family and be accountable for their assignment.” Mitchell said he and the other safeties are ready to raise the bar higher than Prelow set it. “Those are big shoes to fill, but after working all spring and summer I think we will be able to do that.”

The last player fighting for the Hawk spot is redshirt freshman Lane.

Lane studied Prelow’s commanding

role and said he was shown what it takes to be successful. When asked what advantages the two seniors may have over him Lane said, “Those guys are really aggressive and have experience. I’m trying to learn a lot so that’s the really big edge they have over me.”

Coach Ruffett’s talked highly of all three players saying each has something to offer to the position: Mitchell is the most experienced, Hardy is the most physical and Lane is the most athletic.

Time will tell which quality wins the battle.

contact Zach Brown at morriscl@warhawks.ulm.edu

August 20, 2012

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GAME PLAN:

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SPORTS

The Warhawk’s strategy uses the teams’ strengths to find success on the field

HOW THEY SCORE ULM will operate out of the spread offense and attack the defense with multiple formations to create matchups. The offensive line splits are wider than most teams, which allows the running backs more room to maneuver. The splits also force defenders to take longer angles to the quarterback, which should help pass protection.

The scheme is quarterback-driven and will utilize Kolton Browning’s throwing and running ability. The coaches will not hesitate to turn to senior backup Cody Wells if needed. Wells appeared in 11 games last season.

RETURNING PLAYERS: Jr QB Kolton Browning (15), Sr WR Brent Leonard (18), Jr RB Jyruss Edwards (7), Sr OL Jonathan Gill (56), Jr WR Tavarese Maye (8), Jr RB Centarius Donald (5) NEW FACES: Sr TE Keavon Milton (80), So OL Jeremy Burton (67), Jr WR Je’Ron Hamm (86), So WR Colby Harper (13), Jr OL Jon Fisher (78)

HOW THEY KEEP THEIR LEAD Coordinator Troy Reffer runs the 3-3-5 defense, which is based around three down linemen, three linebackers and five defensive backs. The scheme is unique and gives ULM the flexibility to play multiple fronts and get athletes on the field.

The Warhawks will play three safeties, one of those being the “hawk,” a combination linebacker/safety. The hawk will align close to the line of scrimmage and on any given play could rush the passer, drop into coverage or play the run.

Reffett likes to attack and get the offense out of their comfort zone. Ulm has shown the ability to generate turnovers, forcing two or more in seven games last season.

The defense has also recorded at least one sack in 23 straight games.

Led by three-year starter Cameron Blakes, this unit looks to maintain the success it has had the past three seasons.

RETURNING PLAYERS: Sr LB Cameron Blakes (35), Jr DE Kentarius Caldwell (91) Jr CB Vincent Eddie (27), Sr LB R.J. Young (51), Sr S Khairi Usher (3) NEW FACES: Jr LB Austin Moss (44), So CB Rob’Donovan Lewis (4), Sr S Henry Mitchell (31), RFr Mitch Lane (38), RFr NT Gerrand Johnson (76), So DE Darius Lively (95)

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SPORTS

PREVIEW continued from p.14

photos by Emi McIntyre

Football players battle for posession of the ball during the scrimmage held Saturday night in Malone Stadium.

Farmer, who is also the offensive line coach, believes maturity and a better understanding of the offense will lead to improvement.

Inconsistent special teams were a constant problem last season, one that new special teams coach Travis Niekamp is looking to fix. Niekamp, who’s relationship with Todd Berry dates back to Illinois State, has emphasized fundamentals and likes his group’s work ethic.

A deeper roster will give ULM more options to work with on special teams. Look for Jyruss Edwards and redshirt freshman Cortney Davis to return kicks. Sophomore kicker Justin Manton was pressed into duty as a true freshman last season and connected on 43 percent of his field goals. Sophomore Conner Fryoux returns at punter.

Defensively, the Warhawks will be looking to repeat last year’s success, which saw them finish 1st in the Sun Belt and 22nd nationally in total de-

fense. Coordinator Troy Reffett will have his work cut out for him. ULM must replace six starters, including safety Darius Prelow and defensive ends Troy Evans and Ken Dorsey.

Junior Kentarius Caldwell, last year’s starter at nose tackle, moves to his natural position of defensive end.

Redshirt freshman Gerrand Johnson will step in at the nose tackle position.

The sophomore trio of Malcolm Edmond, Joey Gautney and Darius Lively are competing to lockdown the other end spot.

Seniors Cameron Blakes and R.J. Young lead a veteran group of linebackers. Junior college transfer Austin Moss was the talk of the spring and he should see significant minutes. Moss, who began his career at the University of Arkansas, brings the size and physicality that every coach looks for on defense.

Khairi Usher, Isaiah Newsome and Cordero Smith give ULM some

depth at safety. The Warhawks signed six defensive backs in last year’s recruiting class, which will give them options in case of injury.

Reffett has some experienced guys to work with at cornerback, including junior Vincent Eddie, junior Otis Peterson and sophomore Rob’Donovan Lewis. Eddie finished third on the team in tackles and interceptions last year, and Peterson started 9 games in 2010 before missing all of 2011 with an arm injury.

As the opener against Arkansas looms, Berry sees confidence about them. Since moving to the FBS level in 1994, ULM has not participated in a bowl game.

This team would like nothing more than to be the first group of Warhawks to get there.

‘These guys know they can do it and this could be a very exciting season,” Berry said. “We’re anxious to get going.”

contact Adam Hunsucker at hunsucam@warhawks.ulm.edu

Will Warhawks get bowl bid in 2012?

Age, experience don’t matter; Warkhawks Tough schedule, young line mean 2012 will be bowl bound at season’s close team will spend bowl season in Monroe

ZACK BROWN After talking to coaches and players alike, I feel this season is being approached with a now-or-never mentality. This year the Warhawks program heads in the right direction with a trip to a bowl game.

You’re wondering how that’s going to happen? The team is improving everyday: critiquing mistakes from every drill, assignment and practice. The Warhawks won’t be content and have to put every game in the past, win or lose.

The most difficult games this year will be the first four against Arkansas, Auburn, Baylor and Tulane. Players can’t enter these games intimidated. They will determine who is going to be ready when conference play rolls around. The team isn’t worried about being too young or inexperienced; everyone must step up, no excuses.

In the words of Thomas Jefferson, “As our enemies have found, we can reason like men, so now let us show them we can fight like men also.”

ULM is 0-0 in the win to loss column for bowl

appearances. This is no record coaches and players intend to keep. Players felt they let fans down after they lost a total of four conference games by 11 points or less last season. A play here and there kept ULM from a bowl birth and left the team embarrassed.

This camp everyone has a chip on their shoulder and are making sure everything runs smoothly.

Since my freshman year people, including myself, have often wondered why ULM’s football program hasn’t received more support.

After this season everyone will see the ULM football is back on track and can compete around the country. A bowl game appearance will help recruiting, build a better football atmosphere and bring in more fan support. This is the year the Warhawks get all the attention they deserve in Northeast Louisiana.

This group of players isn’t out there working for themselves. They are doing whatever it takes to win games for the team. They have bought into their coaches’ systems and are ready to finally get over the hump.

Age or experience doesn’t matter; every player must be ready fill in at any moment.

The two things I think will make this team successful are staying confident and being consistent. If they can battle through adversity, fight to last snap and cut out mistakes every game, then everything will work out. contact Zach Brown at brownzt@warhawks.ulm.edu

ADAM HUNSUCKER When you’ve never been to a bowl game in school history, there’s a tendency to proclaim every new season to be “the year.” Fans tend to take on a Counting Crows vibe, filled with reason to believe that maybe this year will be better than the last.

August is here, and the ULM faithful is again optimistic that the Warhawks will finally kick down the door to the post-season.

No doubt they’ve been close the past few seasons, but it looks like Todd Berry and company are in for another long December.

Youth on the offensive line, the loss of several key starters from last year’s defense and a tough schedule makes a winning record unlikely.

The offense struggled up-front in 2011, and there’s similar concern with this year’s group.

ULM returns eight offensive linemen that played last year, but five of them are sophomores. If they can’t keep Kolton Browning upright; game over.

As good as the Warhawks were on defense last year, they were prone to the same consis-

tency lapses that haunted the rest of the team.

During a three-game losing steak in October, ULM scored 84 points, but couldn’t hold leads late in games.

No one should expect the defense to plummet from the Sun Belt’s best to worst, but the unit must it’s leading tackler, interceptor and two leading sack men.

Like most of their conference brethren, ULM will go through the usual non-conference meat grinder of SEC and Big 12 opponents. The Warhawks open up with trips to Arkansas, Auburn and a home game against Baylor. A visit to the Super Dome to play Tulane is winnable, and one they’re going to need to stay in bowl contention.

The schedule-makers at the Sun Belt office didn’t do them any favors either. After the early season gauntlet, ULM will face three of the top four teams in conference, including defending champion Arkansas State, on the road. Sun Belt Commissioner Karl Benson shouldn’t expect any gift baskets from northeast Louisiana anytime soon.

Optimism may abound, but another 4 or 5 win season looks to be around the corner. The Warhawk’s roster is full of returners, but they look to be a year away from erasing years of frustration with a bowl berth.

Then again, I could be wrong. It certainly wouldn’t be the first time. After all, it is “the year” right? contact Adam Hunsucker at hunsucam@warhawks.ulm.edu