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Chevron fined Committee fails Election gives $28 million for to reach debt Jindal support Brazilian spill reduction deal of BESE board SAO PAULO — Brazil’s environmental agency said Monday it will fine Chevron nearly $28 million for a continuing oil spill off the Rio de Janeiro coast, and the company could face several more similar fines in the coming days.

The agency said through its press office that it will fine the oil company the maximum 50 million reals allowed under current Brazilian law.

Environment Minister Izabella Teixeira said at a press conference in Brasilia, however, that as an investigation into the leak continues, Chevron could face “five or six” other fines of the same amount if more infractions are found.

WASHINGTON — The congressional “super committee” negotiating a possible deficit reduction agreement announced Monday it has failed to reach a deal.

A statement from the panel’s cochairs said that “after months of hard work and intense deliberations, we have come to the conclusion today that it will not be possible to make any bipartisan agreement available to the public before the committee’s deadline.”

The co-chairs said they are hopeful Congress “can build on this committee’s work and can find a way to tackle this issue in a way that works for the American people and our economy.”

BATON ROUGE — The charter school movement and state education overhaul plans sought by Gov. Bobby Jindal got a boost from the runoff elections for the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education.

And the stalemate over Louisiana’s next education superintendent appears on track to end with Jindal’s contender likely to get the post.

In all three BESE runoffs, candidates considered closely aligned with Jindal’s policies — and distant from teacher unions and other traditional public education leadership — won their contests Saturday.

Jindal issued statements congratulating each winner.

“Maybe Christmas, the Grinch thought, doesn’t come from a store.” from Dr. Seuss’ “How the Grinch Stole Christmas”

Nat vote this week

Ace flies high

2 options: keep natatorium or build outdoor pool

by Morgan Witt

photo by Terrance Armstard

Ace parachutes onto the field as part of military day during the pre-game activities of the Florida International football game on Saturday, Nov. 19.

He reportedly made a safe landing near midfield.

Students will be able to voice their opinion regarding the fate of the natatorium beginning Wednesday and ending Thursday.

Polls will be open online or via the ULM app in order to decide whether funds should be used to renovate the natatorium or to build a new facility in Bayou Park. This straw poll is simply to get an idea of what students would prefer to see happen on campus and is not a final decision that will result in any changing fees.

“From this straw poll, I want students to choose a facility they feel will best suit the needs of the majority of the student body,” said Brooke Dugas, president of the Student Government Association.

The new facility would include an indoor lap pool, an outdoor recreation pool and an amphitheater.

There would also be a canoe dock along Bayou DeSiard.

Those voting for a new facility in Bayou Park will have an option to vote whether the natatorium should be turned into an event center or if it should simply be left as it is.

The event center would be used as a practice place for spirit groups on campus as well as a venue for various banquets and other events held on campus.

“I want students to choose a facility they feel will best serve the needs of the student body.”

Brooke Dugas, SGA president A third option is to leave it as it is.

If the majority decides that the natatorium should not be changed at all, the YMCA or another community group would have the option of renting the facility and operating it.

This option would still allow students access to the pool.

If students vote to build the new facility and leave the natatorium in its current condition, both the natatorium and the new facility would provide students with a place to swim.

The community would have access to whichever pool is eventually built.

Cost analyses for these options have not been completed, but they should be in time for the elections and will be listed on the ballot.

Assistant Dean of Student Life and Leadership Nathan Hall stressed that the results of this poll are not final and said, “There are several things that must be found out after we hear the wishes of the students. We will do our best to do the wishes of our students.” contact Morgan Witt at wittmf@warhawks.ulm.edu

Ballot

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Develop Bayou Park into a recreational facility with a new indoor/outdoor aquatic facility, amphitheater and canoe dock in Bayou Park.

Renovate the current Natatorium.

I prefer not to increase my fees but to continue the operation of the Nat until such time as current fees are not adequate to support it.

In the event that the current Natatorium is not renovated into an aquatic facility, would you like for it to be converted into a multi-purpose event venue?

Yes, I would like for it to be converted into a multi-purpose event venue.

No, I would not like for it to be renovated

to see both plans go to: www.ulmhawkeyeonline.com

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NEWS

‘Save the Natatorium’ raises $200k

by Kristin Nieman

A fundraiser was held at Bayou Desiard Country Club last Tuesday night in an effort to save the natatorium. Community members were encouraged to make donations that will keep the natatorium open.

Money continues to come in, but the latest estimates put the total raised at over $200,000.

Douglass Whiteaker, principal architect of Water Technology Inc., presented options on restoring the natatorium. The project would keep and repair the competition pool but replace other areas with a leisure pool, play features and underwater exercise equipment. A new covered walkway, a dock leading to the bayou and other outdoor features would also be added.

The project is estimated to cost around $2.7 million, whereas to tear the natatorium down and replace

“We are going to put our money where our mouth is to save this facility.”

Tom Baker, graduate student it with something else would cost around $30 million, according to the Save the Natatorium group.

The community needs the support of the students if they want to keep the natatorium around.

“We are going to put our money where our mouth is to save this facility,” said Tom Baker, a ULM graduate and supporter of keeping the natatorium. “We want to partner with the students and come up with some-

thing we can all agree on.”

Baker is challenging community members to pledge anywhere from $20 per year to $2,000 per year or even just a one-time donation.

Community members involved want to minimize expense and maximize revenue. To do this, the facility will be rentable to people of all ages.

If the facility is renovated, increases in memberships are expected.

Money raised by the community to save the natatorium will go toward the proposed project.

Students will vote this week on the fate of the nat. If the students choose not to save the facility and replace it with proposed ideas of recreational and activity areas, the money raised will be placed into a new nonprofit organization.

An alternate plan changes the nat into an event center.

“I feel like it’s ridiculous to replace

photo by Sydney Bonner

Architect Douglass Whiteaker presents the community’s plans for the nat.

a facility designed for physical fitness with a facility that promotes a sedentary lifestyle in what is already considered to be an ‘obese’ America,”

Graduation to be held CAB, Mardi Gras court Saturday, Dec. 17; end winners announced election of seniors’ journeys Run-off Wednesday and

by Jackie Johnson

College can be one of the most exciting yet stressful times in a person’s life, but graduating is what makes the experience worth it.

At 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 17, the graduating class of Fall 2011 will don their caps and gowns, thus ending their journey as undergraduates.

Graduation can be exciting yet bittersweet. Sitting in the Fant-Ewing Coliseum while various guests speak allows students to reflect on their journey, both the good times and the bad.

Whitney Triplet, an English major, is one of many students to graduate in December. Triplet has had a rough road through Triplet college, but she said she is excited to finally graduate.

“My freshman year, I had a 0.06 GPA,” Triplet said. “I was also pregnant last semester, and many people thought that I would not make it.”

Triplet said she has learned to work hard no matter the circumstance, and nothing is ever given to you. Despite what people thought,

“I feel very fortunate to be one step closer to my dream.”

Jessee Robertson. political science senior Triplet has made it to graduation.

“Everything is earned with hard work, and college has taught me that,” she said. Triplet also explained having such a low GPA has taught her “perseverance.”

Jessee Robertson, a political science major, said the idea of graduating is overwhelmingly exciting.

“I feel very fortunate to be one step closer to my dream,” Robertson said.

Both Triplet and Robertson have plans on what they will be doing after college. Triplet plans on becoming a teacher while continuing her education. Triplet also said after a few years, she plans on teaching at the ULM campus. Robertson plans on continuing her education as well by attending law school. contact Jackie Johnson at johnsojr@warhawks.ulm.edu

Thursday

by Emma Herrock

Campus Activities Board (CAB) has announced the winners of the 2012-2013 CAB officers and Mardi Gras Court elections.

The 2012-2013 CAB officers include: Dawson Beene, president; Kylie Stracener, vice president; Kemper Block, treasurer; Jarred Keller, public relations.

A run-off election will be held for secretary between Amit “Ray” Rajkarnikar and Stephanie Fraser.

As the new president for CAB, Dawson Beene said he plans on “having fun events that can relate to the whole student body.”

“I want everyone to feel welcome and know that they have a friend in us,” Beene said.

He said he doesn’t have any specific projects lined up but he does have a lot of ideas.

The CAB officers will work on projects around campus and also advertise the upcoming events sponsored by CAB. The CAB officers will also get a chance to work with the president and administration at ULM on important issues of the university.

Students who become CAB officers

are “able to gain valuable leadership skills and experience,” said Nathan Hall, Assistant Dean of Student Life and Leadership.

Ahmaad Solmone was elected as this year’s Mardi Gras king, and Mary Barber was elected as queen.

Rachel Barnes Beene was elected as maid for the College of Arts and Sciences.

Run-off elections will be held for the following positions: College of Pharmacy maid candidates Mandi Simmons and Samantha Craig; College of Education and Human Development maid candidates Mon’et Zeno and Haley Alford; and College of Business maid candidates Stephanie Fraser and Holly Betts.

Those elected as beaus include: Jameson Johns, pharmacy; Johntavious Hampton, health sciences; Rick Sanders, education; Luke Reagan, business; and Amit “Ray” Rajkarnikar, arts and sciences.

The run-off elections will be Wednesday, Nov. 30 and Thursday, Dec. 1. contact Emma Herrock at herroceg@warhawks.ulm.edu

said Lance Beeson, a sophomore kinesiology major from West Monroe. contact Kristin Nieman at niemankd@warhawks.ulm.edu

CAMPUS CRIME BRIEFS Officers arrested Demario Latroy Thomas, 21, of Trichel Lane Saturday, Nov. 19 on charges of possessing marijuana in a school zone.

Police said in a report they saw Thomas lingering near a concession stand by Malone Stadium. They found a bag of marijuana located on his body.

Quincey T. Singleton, 34, of Kathy Lane, Monroe, was arrested in the early morning hours of Sunday, Nov. 20, for DWI first offense and simple possession of marijuana.

Officers said in a report when they contacted Singleton, they smelled alcohol on his breath. They also saw a bag of marijuana in the center console.

The report said Singleton performed poorly on a filed sobriety test.

His breathalyzer test showed he had a blood alcohol content of .214 percent.

Ravan Saymon Gray, 21, of Parker Lane, Monroe, was arrested Sunday, Nov. 20, for having an open container.

Officers said in a report Gray was pulled over because she did not dim her lights when approaching an oncoming car. A search of her vehicle revealed two frozen margaritas in her console.

The report said Gray admitted to drinking the margarita, but she did pass a field sobriety test.

Officers checked her records and found she had an outstanding warrant from the City of Monroe. She was detained for that warrant.

Linwood Tillman, 55, of King Street, Monroe, was arrested Monday on charges of being a fugitive from justice.

According to the arrest report, ULMPD stopped Tillman after seeing him driving in the wrong direction in a turn lane on Desiard. They discovered he had a suspended driver’s license and an outstanding warrant in Bienville Parish for failure to appear in court.

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NEWS

Greek song fest ushers in holiday

by Hope Barton

photo by Robert Brown

Students, like the one above, competed in the Greek song fest for a chance to perform at the Monroe Christmas tree lighting ceremony.

BRIEFS

Music faculty perform Christmas show Dec. 6 ULM’s Faculty Brass Trio is set to perform at the celebrated “Christmas at Biedenharn” concert.

The concert starts at 7 p.m. and takes place in the Fountain Room at the historic Biedenharn Museum and Gardens.

Ticket price is $10. Call 318-342-1414 for more information.

Art sale returns in time for holiday season The Annual ULM Faculty, Alumni and Student Art Sale begins Monday, Dec. 5 and lasts until Friday. The sale hours will be 8 a.m.-6 p.m., and the items for sale change daily.

Artwork for sale includes painting, sculpture, pottery, photographs, jewelry and many other handcrafted treasures.

The sale will celebrate the arrival of the Division of Art’s new Geil gas-fired kiln.

Geil Kilns are considered top of the line and represent the highest standard in the U.S. ceramics industry. Many examples of pottery and ceramic sculpture created in the new kiln will be available for purchase.

Greek Life opened the holiday season for campus on Nov. 17 with the Greek Songfest. The event featured a contest between all of the sororities and fraternities to see who could put on the best show of their holiday spirit.

A canned food item for the hungry in Monroe was the admission price.

With the promise of the winning group getting to perform at the Monroe Christmas tree lighting ceremony, some practiced weeks in advance to ensure a good result. The performances at the event consisted of skits, free-styling and traditional

song and dance.

But not everyone was quite so serious, and the results were noticeable.

Samantha White, a psychology major from DeRidder, said some acts should not have participated because “they didn’t act like they cared.”

Regardless of the quality of performances, everyone in attendance had a laugh, and the host, comedian Robert Powell, entertained the audience while scores were tallied.

Third place went to Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity, and an award for originality was given to the Kappa Alpha Order. Phi Mu won second place and the amusement award. The audi-

ence certainly seemed amused when at the end of their song some of their girls came out looking like tiny men with big heads by wearing pillow covers with drawn on faces and small clothes.

The most prestigious award was given to Alpha Omicron Pi Fraternity, who all ran up to the stage to accept their award and get a photo as soon as they received the news.

“I am very proud of my sisters,” said sociology major Katy Ducote. “It is rewarding to win. We practiced a lot, and it is good to know it paid off.” contact Hope Barton at bartonha@warhawks.ulm.edu

Black Friday becomes Choir ensemble tradition for shoppers to perform final

by Akai Solmone

A big tradition during the holiday season is Black Friday, a day when retailers try their hardest to get consumers to do the bulk of their shopping the day after Thanksgiving.

Some people plan out exactly what they want to get on Black Friday when sales are the best. It is common for people to camp outside of stores waiting for them to open. Others say the madness isn’t worth the savings.

“I never go to Black Friday. I let the bold and crazy have it,” said Renisha Converse, a senior biology major from Baton Rouge.

Some take Black Friday to extremes. Long lines of angry, excited and impatient customers await stores opening at unimaginably early hours of the morning. Sometimes the wildness of Black Friday is known to get

$648 Millions of dollars spent on Black Friday in 2010.

out of hand.

Jerrica Steward, a senior kinesiology major from Hammond said, “My grandmother was hit in the head one time when people were running around to get toys.”

Although Black Friday is popular in retail stores, heavy shopping traffic is more common in larger stores like Walmart, Target and Best Buy. contact Akai Solmone at solmonak@warhawks.ulm.edu

show of year

by Donald Gibson

It’s that time of year again, and the ULM Choir Ensemble will be spreading the holiday season feeling with cheer and love.

Members of the University concert choir will be performing at the Fiske Theater in Oak Grove at 7 p.m. Thursday.

The event is centered around the Christmas season. Even though it is the concert choir’s last performance of the semester, they plan to end it with a holiday bang.

“This is the first time the choir is going to perform at this event. I am excited to see the outcome,” said Jarrod Richey, assistant director of choral activities.

The choir is expected to perform about 10 songs for the event. At least 60 choir members, as well as ULM staff, will join the festivities.

President Nick Bruno and Jeff Cass, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, presented the idea to Deborah Chandler, director of choral activities, as a good way to end the semester and get involved with community organized activities.

Melissa Champion, senior music major and member of the concert choir, said she is very excited about the Oak Grove concert.

“I am sad that this is the last concert of the semester, but very happy that we get to perform at this event.” contact Donald Gibson at gibsondr@warhawks.ulm.edu

Postcards add holiday spirit

by Sharon Helverson

As students walk around campus they see multiple Christmas boards.

Each board is from a different organization such as dental hygiene, the SSC and many others. The physical plant put the boards up at the beginning of November.

Patti Pate, assistant director of retention, said, “I think the Christmas boards bring students spirits up. It helps them get their mind off of finals and helps students look forward to Christmas.”

Each organization has their own reason for putting the boards up.

“[Postcards] bring students’ spirits up.”

Patti Pate assistant dir. of retention Wilkins wishes they had more time to get their board ready because she believes it helps get their name out there and shows their school spirit.

Dental Hygiene student AnnaLynn Clary said, “We put our board out in hopes that it will bring a smile to your face.”

Clary may be glad to hear that many students say it does make them smile.

Having the boards around campus reminds students that Christmas is almost here. They contribute to the Christmas spirit and are also fun to look at to see how each program made the board their own.

Prospective student Shelby Silverman said when she came to visit her cousin that seeing the boards made her feel like “ULM really cares and supports their students.” photo by Devon Raymond

contact Sharon Helverson at helversc@warhawks.ulm.edu

Postcards like these are featured around campus during the holidays.

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NEWS Christmas origami style

photo by Devon Raymond

Lena Beutner, a Taiwanese student, and others from Cultural Connections spent six weeks learning origami, the art of folding paper. On Nov. 18, the students who folded ornaments decorated a Christmas tree with them.

Home for holidays hard for international students

by Vladimir Jakovljevic

International students face many holidays and breaks that are either new or unfamiliar to them. While some of them are looking forward to enjoying the holidays, others are reminded of the problems it causes because they are so far away from home.

Isabelle Rochere, a freshman general business major from Bressuire, France, said she loves winter and summer breaks because they are longer than a month. During these longer breaks, she can go home and be with her family.

“I can’t wait for this semester to be over so I can go home, but it’s not always like that.

We have a lot of short holidays and breaks when Rochere the University closes the cafeteria, so we don’t have anything to eat,” Rochere said.

She also said during these breaks she needs to buy food on her own, and since she doesn’t have a car, she has to spend even more money.

“Every time I need to go to Walmart or the shopping mall, I need to take a taxi, which is not cheap. Many of my friends don’t have a car either, and I think that the University should organize some kind of transportation for us, at least once per week,” Rochere said.

Shraddha Poudel, a junior nurs-

“I wish I can be with my family, but the airplane ticket to Nepal is very expensive.”

Shraddha Pudel, international student ing major from Chitwan, Nepal, said she has to stay in Monroe since she’s taking winter classes, and she’ll certainly miss the New Year’s Eve she used to celebrate with her friends and family in Nepal.

“I wish I can be with my family, but the airplane ticket to Nepal is very expensive, so it’s maybe better for me to stay here and take the winter classes.”

Andrea McConnell, a graduate assistant at the International Office, said their office tries to help these students whenever they can, but during the breaks and holidays, students are on their own. She also said students are always able to decide whether they are going to stay on campus or not during the holidays.

“We have to treat both the international and domestic students the same, and for this reason, we are not able to give any discount to anybody,” McConnell said. “In case they decide to stay, there are always organizations like BCM, CCM or Wesley that always have some free food from time to time.” contact Vladimir Jakovljevic at jakovlv@warhawks.ulm.edu

Stuff the Bus toy drive returns to Monroe

by Josh Ezell

STAR 101.9’s Stuff the Bus toy drive is gearing up for another Christmas.

The drive begins today and will last through Friday. The bus will be located outside of the food court at the mall.

The toy drive was created to give needy children in Louisiana toys and presents on Christmas Day. The program has been in existence for the past four years. It has grown each year.

“All the toys in the drive stay here in Louisiana,” said radio DJ Cisco.

“People can drop off a dollar or a dollar toy to make one kids Christmas special.”

The Stuff the Bus programs last year reached more than 6,800 toys and more than $4,000 in cash aid for needy families.

Their goal this year is to reach out to more than 700 children. All toys and proceeds will be processed through the Center for Children and Families.

Those interested in learning more can reach STAR 101.9 at 318-812-7827 or on their website. contact Josh Ezell at ezelljr@warhawks.ulm.edu

visit STAR 101.9 for more info: www.starradiomonroe.com

photo by Robert Brown

Reindeer, like the ones above, are just a taste of the many festive lights that will illuminate campus during the holiday season.

Campus decks the halls with lights

by Brandon Craven

Every year ULM has their annual Christmas Lighting in the Quad. This year’s lighting will be at 5 p.m. Tuesday in the quad.

The whole Quad is lit during a special ceremony centered by a large Christmas tree that stands over the fountain in the Quad. But what actually goes into making all of this happen?

Bryan Thorn, director of the physical plant, said there is a lot that goes into putting the lights up and getting them working. There is also a lot of equipment that is used to make the whole process easier.

“We usually start decorating the large trees in the Quad first. The trees are so tall now it requires the use of a man lift to reach the tops,” said Thorn.

The Christmas tree is made up of a steel frame that bolts together in sections, and then each limb is attached to the frame. The limbs are prewired and all plug together.

A 135 foot lift is used to hang the wreaths and lights on the library bell tower. All of the decorations are wired so they can be turned on at the same time during the lighting ceremony. After the ceremony, the lights are tied into timers so that they can be turned on each night at the same time.

Nathan Hall, assistant vice presi-

dent of student life, said the lighting has become a tradition and helps the campus look more festive.

He also said that some changes will be made this year, particularly with the name to make the event more widely accepted.

“Christmas at ULM is going to be changed to ULM’s Holiday Celebration. We have many students that celebrate other holidays at the time.

It is our responsibility as a university to be as inclusive as we can,” Hall said.

Courtney Walker, a senior music instrumental education major from Mesquite, Texas, said she always looks Thorn forward to the lighting.

“I am always excited to see and be a part of the lighting ceremony as a member of the ULM choir. You see them hanging in the trees and all over campus, until finally as the choir sings their last song there is a countdown to the lighting. When they are finally lit, the campus is basked in an amazingly beautiful glow, and it really makes it feel like Christmas on campus,” said Walker. contact Brandon Craven at cravenbp@warhawks.ulm.edu

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OPINION

Take Occupy movement seriously, don’t silence

COLE AVERY The Occupy Wall Street movement is becoming dangerous.

Not because they are militant or destructive, but because they are learning they have a lot of power.

What began as a simple movement in New York has grown into the thousands across the nation. The people are simply upset with how America is conducting business. It’s hard for Occupiers to see any logic in their government asking them to pay less taxes than the people who make millions The same millionaires are the ones that run the banks who’s greed caused the financial collapse in 2008.

They’re the same millionaires that took millions of taxpayer money because their businesses were “too big to fail.” How did they spend that money? They gave themselves bonuses, didn’t loan anything out and laid off a bunch of workers.

Couple that behavior with politicians like Newt Gingrich who said of the Occupy movement: “First I’d tell them to take a bath, and then I’d tell

them to get a job.”

It’s not that simple Newt. The Occupy people are people qualified for jobs; there just aren’t any out there because the so-called “job creators” aren’t creating any jobs.

And that is why they are upset.

They’re upset to see the millionaires who can’t pay taxes because they have to create jobs, but then they aren’t creating any.

Actually, Bank of America just announced they are laying off 30,000 workers.

These are people that college students should get behind. There are many young people who graduated only to find no jobs.

Many of us could find ourselves in the same situation very soon if things don’t get better. But how can anything get better when the job creators refuse to create or pay their fair share?

As the movement continues and grows, those involved are starting to learn the enormous amount of power they can control.

The movement has become a nuisance to public officials in places like New York and Atlanta. City officials in both of those places tried to shut them down, and they tried violently.

What these officials should be noting is that when you try to restrict people’s free speech about something they are passionate in, they are going to push back.

These officials use the actions of

a few of these Occupiers to cast the whole lot as a violent, out-of-control mob.

Granted, there have been a few instances of unruly behavior by some of these people, but they are few and far between when compared to the rest of the group.

But who’s really more violent here: the Occupiers who were sitting peacefully on public land at a university of California, or the police who were sent in to douse the protestors in pepper spray?

Who’s more violent: protestors in a drum circle or the New York City police in riot armor beating them with nightsticks?

If this behavior from the police is allowed to continue, the widely peaceful protestors may soon become violent.

What happens then? What happens when thousands of angry people in cities across the nation decide they are tired of being victims and they decide to take action?

It’s a scary thought, but it is a possibility if the economy doesn’t improve.

It’s a possibility as long as politicians like Gingrich continue to write them off. It’s a possibility as long as city officials keep sending out the police to try and control them.

Let’s all hope people start to listen and it doesn’t get any worse. contact Cole Avery at averyrc@warhawks.ulm.edu

comic courtesy of MCT Campus

HAWKEYE P.O.V.

Time to change the natatorium After much consideration, the editorial board has decided to endorse the Bayou Park plan for the natatorium renovations, but we do so with several reservations.

This whole process seemed rushed since the University is determined to meet the self-imposed Dec. 1 deadline to make a decision. So many plans have changed that this board feels the options have not been in place long enough for students to really consider which way they want to vote.

What the University should be doing is waiting until it receives final proposed plans from both sides complete with cost estimates. The plans should be displayed publicly for a length of time so that students can be truly knowledgeable about their options.

Cost estimates are supposed to be included on the ballot, but it is likely no students will actually know them until they are voting. Is this really ample time to fully consider such drastic changes one way or the other?

But we are apparently passed that point now, unless the breaks are suddenly thrown on between now and Wednesday. As such, we have to make the best decisions with what we have.

What we know at this point is the Bayou Park option is the best direction for our university to take.

The Bayou Park option provides a great compromise to all. The outdoor pool and lazy river will allow for the leisure pools many students have called for. The plans presented at the meeting called for a heater, so the pools will be able to be used even with cooler weather. Note that it is November and we still have in 80-degree days.

The adjacent indoor pool will provide lap swimming for people interested in exercise. No it won’t be a full Olympic-sized pool, but it will be a pool to accommodate lap swimmers. This is a fair compromise to exercise swimmers.

There really is no reason the University couldn’t still partner with the YMCA even with the outdoor pool. The young people the YMCA is trying to reach could still greatly benefit by taking advantage of the outdoor pools.

We also feel the student recruitment to ULM would greatly benefit by having an attraction like the proposed Bayou Park project. A natatorium would not be as appealing as the outdoor pool option.

Students should also vote to renovate the natatorium and transform it into an event center. If people do not vote to turn the natatorium into an event center, we could end up with not one, but two indoor pools.

Consider the irony for a second at what that would look like. The whole debate began over low pool usage, and now we may end up with two indoor pools on the same campus, a small one and the natatorium.

So it only makes sense to vote to turn the natatorium into a functional building.

For whatever reason the plans presented to the public were different than the final version of these plans. We were very supportive of the idea of the café, movie theater, pool hall, etc. that the plans originally called for.

We are less supportive of using the building for event space, but we are directly opposed to having two indoor pools on campus.

The University should allow a transition period where the natatorium remains open after Dec. 9. The people who use the natatorium are very passionate about their pool, and change will be hard for them. They deserve the opportunity to continue to swim why they search for a new pool.

The Lake C. Oxford Natatorium has served its community well during its time. But it has reached the point now where it is so obsolete replacement parts are not even available.

Change is inevitable, and its time the building serves in a new way.

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OPINION

Let’s remember what holidays are really about

KELSEY HARGROVE The holidays are a time for people to be with their families and enjoy each other’s company. They are a time for a break from the rest of the days that we spend working tirelessly throughout the year. When did it become a good idea to encroach on those holiday traditions and make it

less than what it is?

Black Friday has been getting earlier and earlier. This year, not even a minute after the clock struck midnight after Thanksgiving evening, some stores opened in hopes to make the most of the holiday rush.

This left the workers of these stores trying to get some sleep for the long, busy night ahead of them on Thanksgiving rather than celebrating with the family they love.

What has become of our holiday traditions where giving thanks became second place to the act of mass purchasing for low prices and fighting in lines that wrap around the store?

Not only is there the issue of Black Friday crawling into Thanksgiving,

but all of Christmas in general has been taken from its simpler days and turned into an all out merchandising war. While looking for Halloween decorations, shoppers could look for their tree-top angel. Isn’t it a little overkill when we start to celebrate a holiday three months before its time?

It is true that Christmas is one of the biggest times for shoppers and businesses to get together to make great deals, but should it become such a fiasco that even the holidays themselves start to be affected?

Maybe we can blame the shoddy economy for our holiday crazies, since merchandisers are striving to get shoppers to spend every penny they can during the holidays, but where should the line be drawn?

When it comes to the extent where people are run over in the rush to the doors the moment a store opens on Black Friday and when that rush starts at the earliest moment, it should be considered a step too far.

Maybe instead of buying mountains of gifts for those we love, we should show our affection by merely taking the time to be together, to talk and do the things that seem to be lost in the fast-paced, technological society of today.

Children don’t necessarily need, or want, mountains of toys. Having everything they could possibly ask for can make a child spoiled or ungrateful, but having a mom, dad, brother, sister or other family member there who cares and takes time with them

can mean the world on the holidays.

These are the times to make memories that will last even after the toys are worn out and old. It is the memories tied to objects that hold sentimentality, not merely the object itself.

Money, toys, presents…we need to remember that all of these things are second place to the people that really matter most in our lives. There will only be so many Christmases to celebrate together, so let’s all try to remember what should be the priority as we head into the holiday season.

Let’s be sure to celebrate while being thankful for those who are most important in our lives. contact Kelsey Hargrove at hargrokr@warhawks.ulm.edu

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Ski punishment too harsh; return scholarships There is an overwhelming consensus that this punishment is unjustified. To be a true leader, coach, boss or otherwise in charge of other peoples lives you must sometimes accept that decisions you have made were the wrong decisions.

I attended NLU, now ULM, as a ski tem member from 1981 through 1985.

We were National champions all four years by a considerable margin. We had scholarships, and although we were a “club” sport, we received a tremendous amount of help from the university and the university athletic programs. We had no coach, just a wonderful advisor Dean of Students Thomas Murphy I think it was 1983 or 84 that we, as a club and because we were so successful, got the student body to vote and approve a $1 per head per semester fee for the ski team. We also secured deals with Mastercraft Boat Company to provide boats on an interest only loan at a very favorable cost. We were able to sell these boats at a profit. I think we went through about six boats one year making about $6000 extra besides the $12k or so we were getting form the student body, besides the extra money we were receiving from sponsors and our fund raising events which were many. I could go on an on about this but my point is that the new boat that the school bought is nothing new. I am out of touch on the funding, but I believe the student body would still be behind it and obviously are not behind booting the top skiers off the team.

Waterskiing is not a NCAA sport but more of a “lifestyle” sport that involves socializing as much as skiing. The collegiate waterski system is as valuable, if not more, as a social network for the future of these athletes as is the championship.

Treina, I hope you will rescind your wrong decision regarding Zack and Claudio, revise the rules to make them more realistic and clear and continue to strive for championship ski teams.

Lyle Perkins Past VP of NLU SKI TEAM

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British debate at ULM

photo by Robert Brown

The Speech and Hearing Clinic looks normal, but for some, this clinic is a place where miraculous things can happen, like people learning to speak again.

Speech and Hearing Clinic offers hope, community service

Communication students mix words with foreign guests

by Lea Anna Cardwell

by Sydney Bonner

To most, the Kitty DeGree Speech and Hearing Clinic probably looks like any other clinic. Gray walls. Tile floors. A receptionist clicking away behind a computer screen. But for some patients, it’s not just a clinic. It’s a place where miracles happen.

“It’s the joy in someone’s face when they realize they can talk again, or swallow again,” said Sarah Hayes, clinical coordinator. According to Hayes, 57 patients are being treated by ULM graduate students at the Kitty DeGree and Scottish Rite clinics this semester.

The two campus clinics are open to the public, and Hayes said no one ever pays more than ten dollars for an hour of treatment. If a family Hayes can prove they are on a restricted budget or have no ability to pay, the fee can be waved.

Dr. Johanna Boult, head of the department of speech-language pathology, said, “We try to provide a quality education for our graduate students first and foremost, and in doing that, we are also able to provide community service.”

Apart from the clinics, the SLP department visits local schools, Head Start programs and health fairs to

provide speech and hearing screenings. Students and faculty give tips on how to prevent speech disorders, and how to protect your ears and vocal chords.

Dr. Boult said the experience of being a speech-language pathologist is rewarding in many different ways.

“We’re really, really lucky to do what we do. I get to satisfy my love of language and communication and my love of helping others at the same time.” Boult The students in her program share her opinion.

“Working with a client and seeing his or her progress throughout the semester is so satisfying; ultimately, the communication skills we teach our clients directly enhance their lives and personal relationships,” said graduate student Kendall O’Hara.

ULM’s speech-language pathology program is predicted to keep growing.

According to Dr. Boult, the number of master’s level students is expected to double next year.

This means more clients can be admitted to the clinic, and more patients can receive the miracle of communication. contact Lea Anna Cardwell at cardwela@warhawks.ulm.edu

photos by Sydney Bonner

(above) Richard Robinson (left) and Ben Jasper (right) came from England to participate in part of the Bill and Linda Rambin debates. (below) Jasmyne Beard (top) and Marshall Shannon (bottom) earned the chance to debate with the British guests.

Two ULM debaters faced two young men from England who have been in the practice of debating for years Tuesday night as part of the Bill and Linda Rambin Debate series in Stubbs. Many students and faculty came to form a decision on if having an introduction to communication studies class should be a requirement for the mass communication curriculum or if it should simply be optional.

The two communication majors representing ULM, Jasmyne Beard and Marshall Shannon, are juniors currently in Dr. Lesli Pace’s Argumentation and Debate class. They earned the chance to debate with their British opponents through performing well in class. Their opponents from England, Richard Robinson and Ben Jasper, were thrilled to accept this offer presented by Dr. Lesli Pace, associate professor of communication at ULM. Robinson has an undergraduate in law and Jasper from London has an undergraduate in history and masters in politics.

Beard presented her argument in favor of communication studies being required for the curriculum of college students. She expressed how communication has been the focus of society for many years. The key components we need in society to function are analytical and critical thinking skills, explains Beard.

She argues that once students are exposed to an introductory course in communication studies, they will realize how vital it is for students to be required to take this course.

Robinson, on the opposing side of the argument, states that no one should be forced to take any college course. Robinson said, “Students taking a class that they are not interested in taking might not be beneficial for them in the future.” In his opinion, college students should be treated as adults and be allowed to pick and choose their personal preference of courses they want to be knowledgeable in.

Students from the Neville Varsity Speech Team attended the event and were in favor of the opposition.

“I believe that they refuted the arguments in favor of government and effectively delivered their opposing arguments very well,” said Evan Bursey, junior Neville Varsity Speech Team member.

The other ULM debater Marshall

Shannon supported the fact that communication studies can be used in everyday life. Shannon explains that having these skills will be useful ranging from business employers to personal relationships. His main argument is that “students need introductory courses before moving on to a deeper focus in that subject.”

“I that we can challenge ourselves through our system,” said Mara Loeb, associate director of international students, in favor of Government education. “I believe that [the British representatives’] claim is false because our two educational systems are so different.”

Jasper, debater supporting the opposition, points out that professors study deeply in their field of specialty, so why is it fair for them to have to turn all that knowledge into a little three-hour course? College students will begin to see their education more and more like high school, says Jasper, since they do not get to pick all the classes they are interested in taking. “Wouldn’t it better for those students to develop their skills elsewhere?” Jasper asked.

All of the people who participated at the event got to vote at the end of the debate where the opposing side was successful. This means that the audience was in favor of having the option to take the introductory classes for communication studies.

The next event will be in the spring where scholars from different countries will talk about their areas of expertise. For more information contact Dr. Lesli Pace at pace@ulm.edu. contact Sydney Bonner at bonners@warhawks.ulm.edu

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FREESTYLE

Spring performance director brings Broadway experience

by Sydney Bonner

photo by Robert Brown

Stephens shows off her dancing.

Over these next couple weeks, Robin Stephens will be working hard with students to put together the musical “Chicago.”

This is her first time directing a production, although she has choreographed and performed in many musicals herself.

Stephens, the head of dance at ULM, is originally from Oklahoma where she graduated from Oklahoma City University and started doing musical works, operas and dancing. She soon realized that her passion belonged in theatrical productions and plays. Her dream was to be a professional dancer on Broadway.

From college, she went to Texas to get her Actor’s Equity Union Card which is required of all professional performers to audition. This was her key to New York City and performances on Broadway.

“It was all an incredible experience,” said Stephens. “You have to have talent, nerve and it definitely

isn’t for the weak.”

Stephens lived in Manhattan, New York for five years where she accomplished a lot in a little time. She performed in the original Broadway play “42 Street” in 1980 which won best show of the year.

Another big Broadway Show she was a part of was “Dance A Little Closer” in 1983. She made her living as a professional ballet dancer in numerous Broadway productions.

Stephens also described the audition process as timely and very competitive. Whenever auditioning for the play “Cats,” 500 women showed up to try and get a part when approximately only 20 performers were needed.

Stephens retired from dancing after several years and then decided to pursue a career in choreographing plays and musical productions which she still enjoys today.

She decided to move to Monroe to be closer to her Oklahoma family.

“I have had many memorable

and valuable experiences in theater.

However, my Broadway work will always be the most important time for me and the most remembered,” said Stephens. “Being on the stage and being able to make a living in ‘living’ theater will always be the privilege and passion of my life.”

“Chicago” celebrates 15 years on Broadway this month, making it one of the longest running shows to date.

“The anniversary is just a coincidence. The musical ‘Chicago’ fits our unique student, faculty and staff,” said Stephens.

Once students are back from winter break, they will begin rehearsals for the play.

In 10 weeks, this fantastic production will be put together with the showings on March 29-31.

For questions about the upcoming “Chicago” production, Stephens can be contacted at stephens@ulm.edu. contact Sydney Bonner at bonners@warhawks.ulm.edu

Auditions for ‘Chicago’ brings excitement to cast hopefuls

by Ursula Douglas

The department of dance will present the Broadway sensation “Chicago” as their spring performance. “Chicago” is a winner of six Tony Awards, five prestigious Drama Desk awards and two Laurence Olivier Awards, including “Best Musical Revival.”

At auditions on Nov. 20, Director Robin Stephens was looking for students who showed talent in both singing and dancing. The conductor is Dr. Jason Rinehart, musical director is Julian Jones and the vocal coach is Dr. Mark Clark.

“I’m so excited that ULM is giving us the opportunity to participate in something like “Chicago.” There’s not a lot of chances to participate in things like this around here,” said Emily Benton, a freshman biology major from West Monroe, who auditioned for a spot in “Chicago.” contact Ursula Douglas at douglauk@warhawks.ulm.edu

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64 Diagnostic proc.

65 Deceive 66 Dive, in a way 67 House dealer?

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11 Frequent Carson stand-in

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27 Blabbed 28 Tennis great’s favorite food?

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• The harmonica is the world’s best-selling music instrument.

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FREESTYLE

Happy Holidays, Warhawks

Do you hear what I hear?

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Holiday Recipe

Christmas Stars

by Catherine Morrison

Brush up on your carols, hang that mistletoe and start writing those letters to Santa because the “most wonderful season of all” is finally here.

The ways the holidays are spent vary from Warhawk to Warhawk, making each tradition extra special.

Christmas traditions can involve religion, Santa Claus, family gatherings or maybe a combination.

Life in the Bible Belt almost guarantees religious Christmas celebrations. Christmas traditions do not always involve religion for everyone though.

“I do not celebrate X-mas for religious purposes,” said Tim Hardham, senior finance major of Melbourne, Australia. “As a small child X-mas was all about getting cool presents and the thrill of Santa being around, but as I have gotten older it has become solely about being with my family and friends and just enjoying their company.”

Traditions sometimes do involve religious aspects. A lot of churches host Christmas events such as a Christmas play or have a special Christmas service.

“My church does a hanging of the green service where the Christmas story is told. It’s really pretty to watch the church get decorated and hear the Christmas story,” said Bethany Mitchell, a junior nursing major from Pollock.

Religion aside, most everyone knows of Santa Claus and has their

favorite story of staying up for the jolly, old man.

“I had been keeping watch for Santa at the living room window for hours when all of the sudden I saw red lights go by. I was then convinced that I had just witnessed Rudolph leading Santa’s sleigh away from my house. Of course in retrospect, Rudolph turned out to be an airplane, but at five, magic transforms everything,” said sophomore Ashley Boykin, a risk management and insurance major from Shreveport.

While she may not lose sleep over Santa anymore, Boykin said she plans to spend the holidays at home spending time with her family.

Of course Santa would never dream of dropping in without a plate of cookies waiting for him.

What is Santa’s favorite cookie? According to an article on About.com, Oreos were the best selling cookie of the 20th century. Maybe Santa read the article too.

Christmas brings celebration and tradition. Whether religion is involved or not, whether Santa Claus is a household name or never mentioned or whether celery is preferred to Oreos, in the words of Buddy the Elf, “The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear.”

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Revealed: Origin behind meaning of Christmas

by Garrett Boyte

Christmas means many things to many different people. It isn’t only a holiday for Christians to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, but it’s also a holiday for non-Christians to celebrate family, give gifts and just enjoy each other’s company. But there are a few dark secrets of Christmas past that many don’t know about.

The date of Christmas, while it is celebrated as the birthday of Jesus Christ, is not the actual date of birth.

Biblical scholars put Jesus being born in the spring months. So how did

Dec. 25 become the date of choice?

Dec. 25 was the last day of the Roman Pagan festival of Saturnalia. Saturnalia was a time when the Roman magistrates would not enforce the law and allow citizens to eat, drink and be merry. There would be some looting, orgies and on the last day, they sacrificed two individuals in order to keep the evil spirits at bay. Saturnalia was a time of lawlessness, which the Roman government felt would allow the citizens to get everything out of their system.

“What is interesting about Saturnalia, is that there were role reversals.

Masters would serve slaves on Saturnalia, and slaves would act like masters,” said Bryan Butler, who is the professor of classics at ULM. “Saturnalia was just a time for the Romans to cut loose,” Butler said.

When the Catholic Church began to form and the empire converted to Christianity, the Church Fathers could not kill the old holiday. People still celebrated Saturnalia just as they had before. So in an effort to stop the madness, and convert more pagans to Christianity, the Church “Christianized” the holiday. They made the final day of Saturnalia the official

birth date of Jesus and allowed citizens to celebrate under the premise that they had to stop the immorality.

They were allowed to continue having the feast, and their rambunctious behavior started targeting the Jews instead.

In 1466, under the rule of Pope Paul II, Jews were forced to race naked through Rome for the entertainment of its citizens. Even into the 18th and 19th centuries Jewish Rabbis were forced to dress as clowns and march the streets of Rome while the citizens pelted them with an assortment of projectiles. This contin-

ued until recently in history.

Christmas today is far different from the Christmas of our ancestors. We now view Christmas as a season of love, care and joy, which is far better than what it used to be. So to those who say we need to get back to the true meaning of Christmas, rephrase that. Because the true meaning of Christmas is not one many are familiar with and definitely not something in which they’d show an interest in celebrating. contact Garrett Boyte at boytejg@warhawks.ulm.edu

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November 28, 2011

NEWS

Religious groups offer affordable lunch alternative

by Ahmaad Solmone

photo courtousy of ULM Office of Public Information

Officials from ULM, the City of Monroe, and northeast Louisiana cut the ribbon on ULM’s University Park.

Almost 20 years ago, community leaders conceived of a park that would attract K-12 tournaments and host college intramural sports. Today, the City of Monroe and the Monroe-West Monroe Convention and Visitors Bureau, and several other community leaders, celebrated that dream—University Park at the University of Louisiana at Monroe.

ULM President Nick Bruno said today’s ribbon-cutting of the facility is critical to the economic success of the region.

“The complex is used year-round by area youth who compete in baseball, softball and football, and is used for tournaments that attract families from all over the country. These families will eat in our restaurants, stay in our hotels and shop in our stores,” Bruno said. “And of course, our ULM students who participate on intra-

“...ULM students who participate on intramural teams will benefit greatly from University Park.”

President Nick Bruno mural teams will benefit greatly from University Park.”

ULM student Clay Branton, a sophomore biology major from Sterlington, spoke of the park’s importance.

“University Park provides student groups the opportunity to interact outside of the classroom in a safe and fun atmosphere. With more than 25

different intramural sports offered throughout the year, nearly all students can find an activity that interests them.”

Major renovations funded by the CVB, Monroe and other community leaders provided: new lighting, scoreboards, backstops, dugouts, bleachers, drainage, fencing, entrance, flag poles, foul poles, and windscreens.

TB Architecture assisted in developing the plans for this facility. Future upgrades are in the works.

Some of the finest features of the newly-upgraded facility are the wireless, LED scoreboards. Sponsors include Raising Cane’s, McDonald’s, Taco Bell and ULM. For more information about University Park, call 342-5305.

Content courtesy of ULM Office of Public Information at news@ulm.edu

Cultures collide in Mix-It-Up luncheon

by Lesley Engolia

The ULM Diversity Committee held its annual Mix-It-Up at Lunch event at Schulze Cafeteria from 11-1 p.m. on Nov. 15. The event allowed students, faculty and staff to engage in conversations with others with whom they may not normally interact.

The purpose of the event was to give those involved a chance to connect with and learn about people from other cultures in a relaxed atmosphere outside of the classroom, according to coordinator Pamela Higgins Saulsberry. Since 56 countries are represented at ULM, it allowed students to share experiences from around the world.

“This is what college is all about,” said Saulsberry, “An opportunity to interact with an individual who has had different life experiences than

you and to appreciate the differences as opposed to finding conflict…you may find out you have more in common with them than you have not in common.”

Participants were given a paper once arriving which encouraged them to locate and interact with people from six different countries.

They were asked to write down the name of the person and his or her country and then have a conversation reflecting on things Pace they share with that person.

Students, both domestic and foreign, were encouraged to give a short presentation describing their thoughts on interacting with other

cultures and their own personal experiences with diversity.

“I think [diversity] is great,” said Cody Pace, a freshman computer science major from Haile. “There is a lot of ignorance about diversity… Panta we should come out of our comfort zones and realize that America is becoming more diverse everyday.”

“There is diversity in everything,” said Prabin Panta, a freshman accounting major from Nepal. “It is better to have different types of people than just one…the world is globalizing.” contact Lesley Engolia at engolila@warhawks.ulm.edu

Mid November means many students start pinching pennies as their flex dollars run low. For just a dollar a day, however, students can take advantage of the lunches provided by several of the religious groups on campus.

Different religious groups take turns offering these $1 meals on different days throughout the week.

“This is my senior year, and I’ve just started taking advantage of dollar lunches,” said Ben Young, a senior marketing major from Rayville.

“If I would have known about these lunches earlier, I would have saved a lot more money during my time here.”

Young is not the only student that has not taken advantage of these meal opportunities. Many students either do not know about these lunches, or they may assume the lunches are just cheap ham sandwiches. Actually, these lunches range from steak and potatoes to gumbo on chilly days.

The lunches are open to all students regardless of their religious affiliation. Students can attend any

or all of the lunches held during the week.

“Attending the different dollar lunches allows me to meet people outside of my religious group and to make new friends I would have never met without attending these lunches,” said Jameson Johns, a sophomore pre-pharmacy major from Winnsboro.

So instead of stressing about being broke, take advantage of the $1 lunches on campus. Take it as an opportunity to meet new friends.

contact Ahmaad Solmone at solmonar@warhawks.ulm.edu

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TuesdayWesley Foundation 12-1

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First PSI Phire queen crowned at pageant

by Henry Mitchell IV

Makeva Armant was crowned the first PSI Phire queen at the pageant that hosted five young ladies in a contest of individuality and determination.

The pageant consisted of four categories: business wear, swimwear, talent and eveningwear with four titles given.

In addition to PSI Phire queen, Armant took Miss Congeniality. The winner of Miss Purple was Ro’Quintessa Givens. Miss Gold was awarded to Ambrea Walker, who is also a member of Ulm’s hawk line.

Ebony Jacks and Taylor Wilson were also contestants in this Omega PSI PHI event.

The chairman of the pageant Brandon “Domino” Slacks was accompanied by a band, a panel of judges

and two masters of ceremony who kept the crowd well entertained and the program running smoothly. The masters of ceremony (or MCs) were Ashley Nash and Joseph Smith.

“I liked the talent portion of the pageant because the contestants got to show their personalities along with their unique abilities,” freshman Jessica Hamblin said. “It gives young ladies an opportunity to express and build confidence within themselves.”

LaShayla Ester said she felt the judges were right in their decision to crown Armant queen.

She said, “I felt as if she deserved it because she worked hard, showed intelligence when she answered her questions and was also a pretty young lady.” contact Henry Mitchell IV at mitcheh@warhawks.ulm.edu

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Water ski team members Claudio Kostenberger (left) and Zack Worden (right) sporting Ragin’ Cajun attire.

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Water skiers Zack Worden and Claudio Kostenberger look for ways to train and help defend the teams’ 23rd national title after being banned from team affiliation for a semester.

Overall and jumping champion Worden enrolled in ULM’s online Gold program for the spring semester because he will not be in Monroe.

“I need to be able to train for my pro career,” Worden said.

Worden has competed profession-

ally since the age of 17, and is sponsored by Nautique Boats.

He said he will be in California teaching snow boarding classes and will return to his home-state, Florida, to train for the upcoming season there with his family.

“I’ve always trained there, so hopefully everything works out, and in the fall I’ll be back in the bayou (Desiard).”

Water ski team manager Treina Landrum banned Worden and Kostenberger from using any ULM Water Ski facilities and docked $500 dollars in scholarship money because they missed curfew the night of winning the national championship title at the National Collegiate Water Ski Association championships in

Zachary in October.

Landrum had no comment on Worden’s enrollment in the online program, and his move out of Monroe.

Kostenberger said, “All I can do is wait it all out and hope that there is at least some kind of change so I can ski.”

He said, “I guess I will go to the gym as much as possible so I am in the best possible physical shape when I am able to hit the water again after school is over.”

Kostenberger said, “I don’t have a car so I cannot even go out of town to ski somewhere else.” contact DeRon Talley at talleydl@warhawks.ulm.edu

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This move might have also given players an advantage in getting what they feel is a better deal. Also, if they waited any longer, courts would’ve surely stepped in, delaying them even longer from getting back to business.

Not all players are guaranteed enough money to keep from having to find a job in the real world when their career ends. Statistically, in the NBA an average player only lasts five years. That is why you see players from every team rallying together to salvage as much money this year as possible.

Players didn’t go out and cancel games, owners did. So, you can’t expect 430+ players to agree to a deal that urges them to take a pay cut, because not everyone makes Lebron James’s and Kobe Bryant’s wages.

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fans they will lose who tune in from home. Seeing how NBA on TNT has covered more games than any other network on television since 1988, why aren’t they in the discussion for losing money?

As tired as I am of seeing the face of Commissioner David Stern on every report, I believe he wants the season to get underway just not as much as players.

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SPORTS

Women’s basketball gets experience from 6 games of road trips

by Vladimir Jakovljevic

Women’s basketball proves

2 better than 1

The women’s basketball team finished a six-game road trip that will help prepare for, and make some new results in, the Sun Belt Conference.

Coach Martin said the road trip the team is on right now is a good learning experience; especially because there are many young players who need games like these.

Martin also said the team showed they can play great defense, but also it showed great weakness when it comes to shooting.

“The first three games we played against really good teams, and we lost them, but mostly because we missed too many free throws. This is the biggest problem, and we are working on it every day, but generally, I am very proud where the team is at right now,” Martin said.

Considering the freshmen, Martin said she likes them, and they all work hard, but the biggest sympathy she has is towards Christina Gray, a guard from Winnfield.

Martin said, “She was a big surprise for

contact Vladimir Jakovljevic at jakovlv@warhawks.ulm.edu

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Reagan and Taylor Maricle pose for high school senior pictures.

Maricle twins hope to double women’s luck in basketball

by Jade Thomas

Two heads are better than one, but when the heads are identical twins, it is much better.

Freshman point guard Reagan Maricle and twin sister, shooting guard, Taylor have been inseparable since they hit the court for the first time at the age of four.

The freshmen duo brings out the best in each other, and it landed them spots on ULM’s women’s basketball roster.

“As much as they look alike, the only thing similar is playing ball,” said their mother Tammie Maricle.

The sister’s different skills come together to produce like-minded talent, which takes time for teammates to acquire.

“I make smart decisions with the

ball, and Taylor shoots the ball well,” Reagan said.

Wearing numbers three and one in high school, Reagan now wears 31 and Taylor 13 for ULM. Although they are identical, Reagan and Taylor are their own person.

“I hunt and fish; she’s the girly girl,” Taylor said.

“I hunt and fish; she’s the girly girl.”

Taylor Maricle Reagan said basketball helped her become everything she is today.

The Maricle twins plan to help lead ULM to a conference championship before they finish their collegiate careers.

Sophomore forward Ashleigh Simmons said, “It’ll be less stressful next year knowing the talent we have on the court.”

The Maricle’s said they had no doubt in their mind they had to attend the same college.

“They (Colleges) had to want us both or we didn’t consider,” Reagan said.

College is the first time being on their own, but also apart. The sisters only see each other at practice and in the room.

“Sometimes it gets old, but I always have someone here for me,” said Taylor.

Growing up with three basketball goals and a yard full of balls, basketball was always their first love.

Maturing off and on the court, the pair plans to bring more than their twin intuition.

The only people in their family to attend college on an athletic scholarship, Reagan and Taylor wear their jerseys with honor.

“I am very proud of them,” Tammie said. contact Jade Thomas at thomasja@warhawks.ulm.edu

me because she is already very physical compared to other players who still need to go through that transition and learn the difference between the High School, and College Basketball,” Martina said.

Senior guard Elizabeth Torres said she will give her best and try to win the conference title her senior year, but right now they need to stay fo- Martin cused and go one game at the time.

She said, “The team has heart and a lot of fighters. They just need to step up, and hopefully they will.”

In the end, both Torres and Martin agreed that having a big audience can be like the sixth player on the court. That it is something that motivates them to go harder and “show the game.”

The team said they also hope to have a big support at home games.

The team plays McNeese State University at 7 p.m. on Wednesday at the Fant-Ewing Coliseum.

photo by Srdjan Marjanovic

Senior center Marion Zollecofer snatches down a rebound in a game this season for the Warhawks at the Fant-Ewing Coliseum.

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SENDER Senior receiver Ambrose returns 2nd kickoff for touchdown; team record

by DeRon Talley

Senior receiver Luther Ambrose (left) with a mouth full of water.

(Upper) Ambrose shaking defenders off against Western Kentucky on a kick return at Malone Stadium.

(Right) Ambrose catching a kickoff at Malone Stadium.

(Below) Ambrose stiff-arms a defender in the return for a touchdown against FIU on ULM senior day at Malone Stadium.

photos by Srdjan Marjanovic

When teams kickoff to ULM, they are cautious to not let the ball land in number 22’s hands. When it does, prepare for takeoff and a return to sender.

Senior receiver Luther Ambrose wears the number 22, and when he catches the ball it’s a first-class flight, often ending with the Warhawks celebrating in the endzone.

His most recent went for 98 yards on Saturday in the loss to Florida International University in the final home game of his Warhawk football career.

That return was his second of the season and third career, which put Ambrose in the record books.

He is the fifth player in Sun Belt Conference history to return two kicks for touchdowns in a single season and first player in ULM program history to do so. Ambrose also is the all-time leader in kick return yards in ULM program history.

“It feels good to be a part of historysomething that will always be looked at and remembered,” Ambrose said.

Head coach Todd Berry said, “I was very, very pleased for Luther. He has really done a nice job of attacking creases now and using his speed.”

A m b r o s e ’s first return for Griffin touchdown this season was at North Texas, when he returned the opening kickoff of the game for 100 yards.

“Obviously he’s a threat,” Berry said. “So much that they don’t kick to him, which is a good thing.”

Ambrose leads the conference with 25 returns for 787 yards and averages 31.5 per return. He uses his speed to his advantage, and his vision gets him through the lanes cre-

ated on the field Ambrose’s first career kick return for a touchdown was in 2008, his freshman year, at Arkansas State University for 91 yards.

Junior receiver Julian Griffin said, “I remember then I was like, ‘run it back bro’, and he was like ‘I’m going to try,’ then he hit that seam and it was it.”

“It feels good to be a part of historysomething that will always be looked at and remembered.”

Luther Ambrose “It opened up to the nation how fast he really was,” Griffin said.

Griffin joined Ambrose as a freshman in 2008, and the two have shared many laughs on the sideline together.

Griffin said, “He’s a laid back person, but is probably one of the hardest workers, and as long as he keeps working, I believe he has a shot at the next level.”

Ambrose established a name for himself at ULM, but he said wants his legacy to be remembered for the hard work he put in playing the game.

Ambrose will train for the 2012 NFL Draft where he said he feels he can help out a team on the special teams for sure.

“I think I have a good chance of getting there, especially with the speed and good numbers I’m putting up,” Ambrose said.

Griffin said Ambrose’s speed is “next to none,” but he said, “Luther is probably the most humble dude on the team.”

Ambrose expects to graduate with a business degree in marketing. contact DeRon Talley at talleydl@warhawks.ulm.edu

DID YOU KNOW? Luther Ambrose is a multi-sport athlete. He is also a member of the track & field team, where he is an AllAmerican sprinter in the 100m dash. In 2010, Ambrose won the 100m dash and 200m dash at the Sun Belt Conference Championships.

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SPORTS

Cofer spotted in the Grove

by DeRon Talley Former ULM president Dr. James Cofer and his wife Deborah were caught tailgating in the Grove at ULM’s final home football game.

Dr. Cofer said, “We missed it, there’s a very good emotional connection we have here. It’s great to be back in this atmosphere.”

He said, “It actually feels like we never left.”

Cofer resigned as ULM president in May of 2010 to take over leadership at Missouri State University.

“We are really glad to be here, and I appreciate Dr. Bruno for inviting us back to the game. It’s good to see people and how great the campus looks.”

In July, Cofer shocked many when he resigned from Missouri State, despite a four-year contract.

Now Cofer has gone back to the faculty and is doing research at the University of Texas at Austin.

“I missed direct contact with students,” he said.

“When I didn’t have it at Missouri, I decided it was best to get back in real contact with students.”

Cofer said he will be back in the classrooms teaching students hands-on in the fall of 2012.

“We’re having a great time, it’s good to be back doing the research because I really love it.”

He said, “But most importantly, it’s good to back in real direct contact with the students because I really loved that here.” photos by Srdjan Marjanovic

Quarterback Kolton Browning slammed to the ground by defenders in the loss to Florida International at Malone Stadium.

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Warhawks grounded on senior day Football loses to FIU 28-17 in home finale; Ambrose, Browning get in record books

by DeRon Talley

Senior Day for the football team started with Ace the Warhawk flying into Malone Stadium, and ended with the Florida International Panthers running out with a win.

ULM (3-8, 2-5) lost its final home game of the season 28-17.

In the first half, FIU (7-4, 4-3) led 14-0 through the second quarter until ULM senior receiver Luther Ambrose put seven on the board with a 98-yard kickoff return for a touchdown, the fourth longest return in ULM history.

Ambrose’s touchdown made him the fifth player in Sun Belt Conference history to return two kicks for points in a season and is the first ULM player to ever do it.

But FIU and receiver T.Y. Hilton showed ULM that Ambrose isn’t the only player on the field with speed.

The senior receiver torched the defense with a catch over the middle, and zigged and zagged his way through the defense for a touchdown.

“We didn’t play well, and that’s my responsibility,” head coach Todd Berry said. “They’ve got a nice football team, and they took advantage of it.”

Quarterback Kolton Browning spent most of the night trying to avoid FIU’s defensive front.

He finished the night leading the team in rushing with 25 carries for

moving until the two-minute drill offense came in to close the half with a field goal by freshman Justin Manton.

FIU led the Warhawks at the break 28-10.

101 yards and a touchdown. He is the first ULM quarterback to rush for over 100 yards since Kinsman Lancaster did it in 2008, and it made the sixth time this season and ninth career time he has led the team, both school records.

Berry said, “We just told the quarterback to run around for his life, which is the best thing we do in those situations.”

The Warhawk defense looked lost at times and the offense didn’t get

“We just told the quarterback to run around for his life.” head coach Todd Berry

Senior cornerback Nate Brown said, “That was a good team. They had a good core, we just didn’t execute on defense.”

He said, “I was real emotional, and it caused me to bust through a few assignments in the first half.”

ULM’s defense came alive in the second half, holding FIU to zero points and 57 total yards.

“Coach came in at halftime and just said we need to do our assignments. It was a tale of two halves.”

ULM closed the gap to 11 with a two-yard touchdown run by Browning with less than 10 minutes to play in the game, but the effort was far too little.

Brown said, “It’s frustrating, because you want to come out hot, stay hot and finish hot.”

ULM plays its final game Saturday at Florida Atlantic University. contact DeRon Talley at talleydl@warhawks.ulm.edu

Football hosts Military Day in final home game; success for soldiers

by DeRon Talley

photo by Terrance Armstard

A member of the Marines hold a flag during the National anthem.

In the final home game of the season, ULM honored the military.

Parked in front of Malone Stadium were several armed vehicles and some friendly faces dressed in camouflage.

“We were really proud to be there,and especially seeing the community show support to us,” second

lieutenant Antonio Tims said.

The battalion had a 100 percent turn out and made for a very successful honorarium.

Tims said, “It was a really good feeling.”

The soldiers had games and activities for children such as the rock wall and space walks.

After the singing of the National anthem, two military fighter planes

flew over Malone Stadium, followed by skydivers and ULM’s mascot, Ace the Warhawk.

Sophomore golf team member, Lea Anna Cardwell said, “It was really nice to honor the military, because they are the reason we are able to do the things we do, like come to school and watch the football game.” contact DeRon Talley at talleydl@warhawks.ulm.edu