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February 21, 2011

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Part 2: Community Colleges to merge with ULM for 2 & 2 deal p. 3

Are we speaking with conviction? p. 6

Hawks baseball ends weekend 2-2 p. 16

The Hawkeye’s Guide to Mardi Gras Feb. 26, 2011 The Krewe of Centaur Parade Shreveport, La. 4 p.m.

Begins at corner of Lake Street and Clyde Fant Parkway Mar. 5, 2011 The Krewe of Gemini Parade Shreveport, La. 4 p.m.

Begins at corner of Lake Street and Clyde Fant Parkway Mar. 6, 2011 The Krewe of Highland Parade Shreveport, La. 2 p.m.

Starts and ends at Byrd High School Mar. 8, 2011 The Krewe of Aesclepius (Bridge Closing Ceremony) Shreveport, La. 11:30 a.m.

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2-and-2 agreements become attractive options Students see benefits, drawbacks between 2 and 4 year universities

by Cole Avery

Although two-and-two agreements between the university and community colleges provide students with a cheaper option for taking basic classes, students on both sides of the debate argue that students who are able to attend a four-year school immediately after high school should take advantage of the opportunity.

ULM has agreements with three community colleges in the region that allow students to take their first 60 hours at a twoyear school and then transfer as a junior to the university.

These colleges include Delta Community College, Bossier Parish Community College and Hinds Community College.

Audi Henderson, who chose Delta Community College after high school, said that at the time, she feels she made the right choice.

Henderson did not follow a TOPS, or the Taylor Opportunity Program, curriculum in high school, but wanted to keep all of her options open after graduation.

TOPS pays full tuition at state schools for any Louisiana resident, regardless of income, who has a 2.5 high school grade point average and scores 20 or above on the ACT. She felt Delta offered what she needed.

“No matter what I chose to do I was going to have to have my general education classes,” said Henderson.

Illustration by Robert Brown

Delta Community College, left, has merged with the University of Louisiana at Monroe, right, for a 2 and 2 deal.

Meet Chris Pryor, who has attended both Chris Pryor, a senior business entrepreneurship major at ULM, has not been a member of the Warhawk family for very long.

Before coming to ULM in the fall of 2009, he was a student at Delta Community College, where he received a business technology degree.

“The transfer process was not an easy one because all of my credits did not transfer,” Pryor said.

Instead of starting ULM as a junior, he fell back down to Hannah Livingston, a ULM MBA student and former Student Government Assoiation (SGA) president, said that students like Henderson were the students that administration had in mind while making the agreements.

“Two-and-two agreements give high school students who originally thought they did not want to go to college a second chance at a degree,” said Livingston.

Livingston also said that she feels that any student who could

sophomore status, and was not happy about it.

“I was looking forward to starting ULM as a junior, and only having two more years left of school. But instead, I had three more,” Pryor said.

Even though the process was long and difficult, and he loved his community college more, Pryor is happy ULM is now collaborating with Delta Community College.

“Now students won’t get held back a year like I did,” Pryor said. enter ULM immediately after high school should do so.

“Freshman year can make or break a college career,” said Livingston.

Livingston said that a student’s first year on campus is the most important because it is

the most influential in shaping post-high school life.

“Your first year is when everything is new,” said Livingston.

“It’s a chance to scope out your new environment, make friends and get involved.”

She also added that the friendships and experiences made in a student’s first year will benefit that student throughout their college career.

Students who elect a twoyear school over ULM to start with may miss out on this critical time.

Henderson agrees, stating that she would advise any graduating senior who had the chance to go to a four-year school to take advantage of the opportunity right away rather than starting at a two-year school.

Students on both sides of the agreements feel that beginning at a four-year university is still the best route to take. contact Cole Avery at averyrc@warhawks.ulm.edu

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-Weekly Smile-

Hillary Clinton died and went to heaven. As she stood in front of Saint Peter at the Pearly Gates, she saw a huge wall of clocks behind him. She asked, “What are all those clocks?”

Saint Peter answered, “Those are Lie-Clocks. Everyone on Earth has a Lie-Clock.

“Every time you lie, the hands on your clock will move.”

“Oh,” said Hillary, “Whose clock is that?”

“That’s Mother Teresa’s. The hands have never moved, indicating that she never told a lie.”

“Whose clock is that?”

“That’s Abraham Lincoln’s clock. The hands have only moved twice telling us that Abe only told two lies in his entire life.”

“Where’s Bill’s clock?” Hillary asked.

“Bill’s clock is in Jesus’ office. He’s using it as a ceiling fan.”

February 21, 2011

Honor’s Conference big hit Students partake in Quiz Bowl, contests

by Brandy Heckford

ULM hosted this years 2011 Louisiana Collegiate Honors Conference, Feb. 18 and 19.

The Conference consisted of a key note speaker from the University of Arkansas, poster and paper presentations but most importantly the Quiz Bowl.

Six schools competed in the Quiz Bowl, University of Louisiana at Lafayette (ULL), Loui-

siana State University, Nicholls State University, University of New Orleans (UNO), Delgado Community College and Dillard University.

Contestants of the Bowl buzzed-in, Jeopardy style, with four team members to each team.

Questions asked ranged from math and ancient history to movie trivia and current politics.

The final show down in the Quiz Bowl came between UNO and ULL. UNO took home the

trophy with a score of 345 to 240.

ULM did not participate in the Quiz Bowl this year due to hosting the event.

Amanda Warner, senior History major from Bastrop and president of the ULM Honors Program, enjoyed the event.

“This weekend has been quite a success, and I think hosting it this year will help prepare us for next years Quiz Bowl,” Warner said. contact Brandy Heckford at heckfobe@warhawks.ulm.edu

Hybrid cheating a problem among students?

by Jaclyn Jones

Hybrid cheating: the two words alone need very little explanation. There is no denying that it happens.

With the numerous online classes ULM has added to its curriculum, it has inadvertently heightened the chances and opportunities of online cheating.

ULM Economics Professor Paul Nelson admits that when it comes to complete online courses the opportunities to cheat are greatly increased.

“I wish ULM did not let regular students into online classes.

Unfortunately, all we have done is facilitated cheating by bringing students into one unsupervised place,” Nelson said.

“Many suggestions faculty have made to curtail cheating have not been implemented, primarily due to increased costs that would be passed on to students. ULM could be sacrificing integrity for a few credit hours,” said Nelson.

There are some courses that have in-class lectures and their assignments and quizzes are online.

It’s an easy opportunity for students to gather and discuss

the answers.

Some students believe that in -class exams are a good way to differentiate between the cheaters and students who actually studied.

“I am happy for students to cooperate on quizzes. If the cooperation is genuine, then students are teaching each other, and when that happens, there is a whole lot of learning going on,” said Nelson.

But, he’s not blind to the chances of cheating.

“I am quite sure that some of what is going on is plain cheating [but] in that case, the cheat-

er will do poorly on the exam,” said Nelson.

Senior English major from Leesville Andréa Jackson doesn’t agree with cheating, whether it’s online or in class.

“Of course, it’s not right; I mean, you shouldn’t cheat. But, since it is online it does make it more available for students to do it. But, when you’re forced to take your exams in class, it proves who actually studied,” said Jackson. photo by Robert Brown

contact Jaclyn Jones at jonesj2@warhawks.ulm.edu

Students find cheating an easy solutuion during test taking.

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Fifth Annual Warhawk Triathlon set for Mar. 19

ULM celebrates Black History Month, Feb. 21-23

Regional residents ready to test their physical endurance will want to join in the Fifth Annual Warhawk Triathlon on Saturday, March 19, beginning at 8:30 a.m. at the Lake Oxford Natatorium and finishing in the Grove.

The competitive event, for both adults and children, includes a 400-meter indoor pool swim, an 11-mile bike ride, and a three-mile run.

Food and gumbo will be served to all participants following the Triathlon, and Miss Louisiana Kelsi Crain, a junior kinesiology major at ULM, will also help start the race and greet finishers.

The public is invited to celebrate African American History Month at ULM.The ULM Diversity Committee and the Division of Student Affairs will sponsor the following programs in Ballroom A of the Student Union this week: • A People Speak – Conversations About Life at 7 p.m., Feb. 21.

• Black Arts Festival, which includes the unveiling of African Artifacts, from 12 – 2 p.m. on Feb. 22.

• African American History, celebrated by the National Panhellenic Council at 7 p.m., Feb. 23.

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Bullying in college: it does exist

Illustration by Kelsey Hargrove

Students sound off about being pushed around

by Markeaya Eaton

In elementary, junior high and high school, students are cruel to each other. Students are pressured by their peers to do certain things and are used by them.

Most statistics or stories that spring up on the news about bullying address these younger grades. They focus on the ferociousness of younger students.

However, it doesn’t stop there; those same things are going on even in college.

Even though most college students have never experienced it while in college, they have seen it happen to others.

Senior, general studies major Preston Dark, was fortunate to never be bullied.

“I never actually experienced college bullying, but it does indeed exist.”

This is possible in any area where a social heirarchy can ex-

ist.

It can be within a sports team, Greek organization or even among friends.

When people think of the word “bullying,” they assume that someone is being abused with physical harassment, but

“The bullying that I see is when people are doing name calling of others via Facebook and Twitter.”

Preston Dark senior general studies major

it can also be done with words.

People can be bullied on the Internet.

Cyber bullying is another way to explain this type of torment toward others.

Senior computer science major, Jhhoneice Meeks said that bullying has advanced with the advances in technology.

“It’s not just verbal taunts

but e-mails, video broadcasting, and social networking. Hazing is also a form of bullying and has been cause the suspension of many organizations,” Meeks said.

According to studies, victims of hazing may be physically assaulted, beaten, kicked or subjected to sexual assaults.

Students may be insulted, ridiculed and systematically humiliated by being forced to engage in demeaning acts.

Cyber bullying is seen more often than hazing because this generation is so consumed in social networking.

“The bullying that I see is when people are doing name calling of others via Facebook and Twitter,” said Preston.

He believes that private issues, such as relational ones, that occur in private can make their way to publicity on the Internet Where social heirarchy exists, some form of bullying is a possibility, no matter what the age. contact Markeaya Eaton at eatonmj@warhawks.ulm.edu

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Speak with conviction: Have we, like, you know, forgotten how to?

COLLETTE KEITH “I’m just, like, inviting you to join me on the bandwagon of my own uncertainty?”

The above is a quote from the poet Taylor Mali.

It is the paraphrasing of the speech pattern that an entire generation has picked up.

No one speaks with conviction anymore.

There is this unspoken fad of talking as if you are not actually invested in what you are saying.

This is something I’ve noticed a lot in my peers, put perfectly

by Mali’s poem, “Speak with Conviction in Typography.”

Our generation is one that weaves its sentences with undermining words such as “like” and “um.”

These words deface what it is we actually want to say, and instead of coming across as a well spoken individual who prides themselves on articulation, we look like bumbbling idiots.

It is as though we aren’t actually sure we agree with our own opinion.

These are not just filler words to collect thoughts, they are cushions for us to fall back on should we be contradicted.

Mali puts it perfectly, calling us “the most aggressively inarticulate generation” ever. Half of what comes out of our mouths is fluff.

We are careful to never state exactly what we believe with the authority we feel.

What should be declarative sentences get the tone of having a question mark tacked on the end of them. In the most basic sense, we do not take stances anymore.

Yes, I know that there are some of us who still want to save the whales or stop world hunger.

But, that isn’t what I’m talking about.

I am talking about day-to-day conversation that gets dumbed down into this opinion-less drivel due to our fear of speaking with conviction.

We politely excuse any perogative we may have with a lot of “you know?” and “right?” at the end of our statements.

There is no integrity left to them.

And even if the “Y Generation” does develop a real stance, our vernacular illustrates differ-

ently.

We tread softly as we express ourselves, often starting our sentences with disclaimers.

We come across as having no opinions and no desire to have them.

Whether this is the result of a generation who doesn’t care where they stand, the influence of always having to be politically correct or the ever-growing failure of face-to-face communication, I am not sure.

Do we really have nothing to say? Or are we afraid to speak with conviction. To be honest, I’m not sure which is worse.

“Because contrary to the wisdom of the bumper sticker, it is not enough these days to simply question authority. You have to speak with it, too.” contact Collette Keith at keithcs@warhawks.ulm.edu

February 21, 2011

The importance of interning

BROOKE HOFSTETTER With graduation closely approaching, it is dawning on me how crazy my life is about to become.

Everyone keeps asking me if I’m ready for the “real world,” and I continuously smile and tell them “yes.” But, that is very far from the truth.

While getting resumes together over the past few weeks, I have come to realize that my slightly above normal grade point average and references are going to get me put into the same category with everyone else applying for the jobs I desperately want.

I have put so much time and effort into maintaining good grades in my classes, but then again, so does everyone I will be competing against.

I seriously doubt that my short-lived job at Abercrombie and Fitch is going to give me an edge on students who graduated from the Manship School.

It seems like hindsight is always 20/20.

When I was a freshman, I was just worried about getting to the right classroom on time and not really worried about getting things in order.

I mean, after graduation, the rest of your life is riding on the things you did in college. Panic has set it. I then realized that I might have one thing in my bag of tricks that will put me a step above those Tigers from LSU.

In the Mass Communication major at ULM, students are required to complete one semester of an internship.

Students may choose an internship wherever they like that deals with their area of concentration.

My field is broadcast journalism, so I took up an internship at WVUE-Fox 8 in New Orleans.

It was the most interesting and life-changing summer of my life. I met the most amazing people, and got real life experiences.

I found myself back at Fox 8 during my Christmas break, reacquainting myself with the top executives, even making my way to filming live shots on crime scenes (not a glamorous part of the job, but an interesting one).

My panic has suddenly decreased now that I look back on how valuable my internship was.

I learned more about the mass media world than I will ever learn from a book and a classroom.

Not only does my internship give me a leg up on my competition, but it also gave me the skills I needed to convince myself I just might be ready to join the “real world.”

I love being in college, the biggest safety net of all of safety nets.

However, the panic of not being able to measure up to students from bigger schools has subsided.

I am so thankful for this requirement for my major and would like to encourage everyone to partake in an internship of some sort. contact Brooke Hofstetter at hofstebe@warhawks.ulm.edu

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ROFL: Is technology turning speach into a laughing matter?

MELINDA JOHNSON

illustration by Kelsey Hargrove

Hawkeye P.O.V.

Why yes, there is an App for that Well, technology has certainly just taken a turn to the dark, and slightly inappropriate, side.

A new application for iPhone users has just been created by the New York Health Department, and fittingly so on Valentine’s Day. What may you ask is this new App? It’s called the ‘Condom Finder,’ which allows users find the five closest locations that give out free condoms.

Users can either use the GPS locator or manually enter an address, and the App will give out directions, hours of operation and what type of “safe sex” products are available.

The App will even go so far as to tell the iPhone user how to use the condom. Right now, the App is only available to residents of New York City, but with every other “good” thing, it will most

probably spread like wildfire.

What is society coming to? We get that this is 2011 and most people no longer wait to find “the one” before jumping into the sack. However, this is crossing the line.

Last week, we wrote about a GPS getting a couple to church (yes, they drove into it, but still, at least they made it to church). This week, it’s a story about how a GPS can get you to the closest free condom distributor.

Just when we think technologies will never cease to amaze, or shock, it rears its tasteless head in our direction again.

We give it six months before everyone has that application, and the Health Center is flooded with “random” walk-ins.

Ever since texting and instant messaging became two of the most used means of communication, there has been a change in everyday English.

This is mostly used by teens and adults (under 35, let’s say.

Older than that is a whole new issue!).

Language is an ever changing and evolving process.

And with how quickly everything is changing in our society, from the quickly innovating electric goodies to new fashion lines, our language is changing faster than ever.

We’re a generation that combines swift Internet and innovation, which allows our everyday language to change quicker and more drastically.

Slang is created through conversions, clipping and acronyms.

Today, with the influence of text and instant messaging, new words are coming into existence all the time.

One favorite trend is turning nouns into verbs (we ‘friend’ and ‘Google’).

This is called a conversion, where you change the word’s function in a sentence.

We also often clip words, or shorten them. For example, instead of saying “no problem,” we say “no prob.”

It’s used to save time, like most of our slang today.

Using acronyms is probably the most common. Just think about all the texting shortcuts like OMG, LOL, ROFL, G2G, TTYL, ILY, etc.

All three of these forms of slang creation have a similar purpose: saving time.

Our fast paced lives are filled with fast food, drive-thru and the ability to do a whole lot of things in the palm of your hand (i.e. your iPhone or Droid).

Our words need to be just as fast as us, whether when spoken or typed.

Thus, you hear people saying LOL and OMG out loud often: not in a 13-year-old ‘tween’ girl way, but in a genuine, I-am-saying-this-seriously way.

So, what do we do about this?

Is it corrupting the English language? Are we “less educated” sounding?

I don’t think anything needs to be done.

Slang is usually considered a bad thing, but isn’t it just the creation of a way to express our ever advancing and changing world?

I think so. New ideas and technologies are born every day so new words for them must be as well. It is not corrupting our language, just making it more efficient.

True, you probably shouldn’t throw in a “u” in your next formal paper (But why are you using a second person pronoun in a formal paper anyway?).

But, over time, these slang will be added into the dictionary.

After all, ‘ain’t’ is in the dictionary. contact Melinda Johnson at johnsom2@warhawks.ulm.edu

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‘Doomsayers’ find their way to campus Students find themself in religious predicament

by Brandy Heckford

A man claiming to be a street preacher came to the University of Louisiana at Monroe proclaiming the not so good news Friday, Feb. 11.

The man stood on a bench in Scott Plaza yelling at anyone that passed by, screaming out that everyone was a sinner, and was going to hell.

The man had a banner with him that had different scriptures written on it about hell and the need to repent.

It’s alleged that the man is with the organization called the Official Street Preachers.

According to some of the student ministries on campus, people from this organization and others like it have come out to ULM almost every year.

A similar organization, Consuming Fire Ministries, visited Louisiana Tech University during the beginning of the same week.

Todd Strain, Baptist Collegiate Ministries (BCM) Director, said, “I’ve seen them at every campus I’ve been at.”

Strain served at McNeese State and

Georgia Southern before coming to ULM. “At McNeese, when they would come out we’d put up our sign John 3:17, and just ignored him,” said Strain.

John 3:17 states, “For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him.”

Many students were disturbed by the man’s accusations. It has been reported that he called a girl a whore because she wore pants.

Some students decided to take action, and made their own sign in response.

Rachel Jolly, a junior pre-professional health studies major from Jonesville, made a sign out of plywood that had the scripture 1 Corinthians 9:19 that says, “Though I am free and belong to no man, I make myself a slave to everyone, to win as many as possible.”

The verse 1 Corinthians 9:19 expresses how Christians are to be everything to all people to share the good news (freedom from sin), not cast judgment as the man was doing.

“I didn’t want people to see us [Chris-

Rachel Jolly (left) and Jay Weimer (right) joined together to create their own sign to show to the Doomsayer in the Quad last week.

photo courtsey of Brandy Heckford

tians] as Bible thumpers. This isn’t what Christianity is about. He undoes everything we try to do as Christians. He gives us a bad label,” said Jolly.

“Neither Jesus nor the prophets ever tried to convict people of their sin in this manner,” said Strain.

Jolly had a group of friends with her, and peacefully stood approximately 25 yards away from the man.

“Students would come by asking questions, and we’d tell them that the man was not correct about sin and salvation.

We probably talked to at least 30 students,” said Jolly.

Jay Weimar, a junior history major from Shreveport, tried to talk to the man for a very long time.

“When asked if he had sinned within the past week, he would dodge the question,” said Weimar.

Anyone can contact the Official Street Preachers by emailing Ruben Israel at irebuke@earthlink.net contact Brandy Heckford at heckfobe@warhawks.ulm.edu

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Students turn newspaper into newsprogram Practicum members give life to stories found in The Hawkeye

by DeRon Talley

The Hawkeye has gone digital.

Starting with this week’s edition, the ULM school newspaper will be airing weekly newscasts on its website ulmhawkeyeonline. com.

Called “The Hawkeye Live,” the program will consist of three stories: two from the print edition and one exclusively for the web.

The project is a collaboration between mass communication practicum students, The Hawkeye news staff and student members of “Off the Record,” an entertainment website created in Professor John Rodriguez’ digital media classes.

The program will combine hard news stories, features, entertainment and sports, along with commentary and opinion ranging from school-related issues to national events.

Produced in the new digital media lab in Stubbs Hall, the show could expand to include in-studio interviews with staff, students, faculty, administration and sports figures.

“This is a great chance for students to get real-world journalism experience while also helping the Hawkeye expand into new areas and reach a wider audience,” said Christopher Mapp, Director of Student Publications and an assistant professor in mass communications.

“It helps students to cross-

“I’ve always wanted to be a news anchor, and this type of experience is huge.”

Joe Lewis lead anchor- Hawkeye Live

Dead language society emerges at ULM

by Ciera Paul

Monica Bontty, a history professor at ULM , who is also an Egyptologist, has hopes on starting a new organization, The Dead Language Society.

Melinda Johnson, a Spanish major from Bossier City, was selected president of the new club.

“The Dead Language Society is hoping to be an organization that studies and appreciates dead languages and the people that spoke them,” said Johnson.

The goal of the society is

to get a better understanding of dead languages, including learning how they were formed, how they died and what contributions they made to modern language.

The club will focus on ancient Egyptian, Coptic and Latin.

The idea for the club has been around for a while but Johnson and Bontty plan on making it a reality this semester.

An interest meeting will be conducted as soon as the organization becomes approved.

train in different media because the future is all converging online. With this project, they’ll learn how to wear different hats, which will make them more competitive on the job market,” Mapp said.

The Hawkeye Live will feature two student anchors each week, with juniors Joe Lewis and Tra’ Hall taking the helm initially.

“I’m excited about this opportunity,” Lewis said.

“I’ve always wanted to be a news anchor, and this type of experience is huge.”

Benjamin McDonald will serve as the show’s executive producer.

“We are excited to be able to put the school’s newspaper into a broadcast format. Putting this show together will give us great hands-on experience that will be beneficial to us later on in our careers,” McDonald said.

photo by Srdjan Marjanovic

Joe Lewis (left) and Tra’ Hall are The Hawkeye Live’s two-man anchor team.

Through this experience, students hope to better their expertise, learning team communication skills and how to meet deadlines.

Hall, who plans to make broadcasting a career, said doing the show will give him a creative

outlet along with valuable experience.

“We have a really great team, and we work really well together,” he said. contact DeRon Talley at talleytl@warhawks.ulm.edu

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2011 Grammy’s: We’ve seen better

by Markeaya Eaton

On Sunday, Feb. 13, at 7:00 p.m., the eyes of millions of viewers were glued to their television sets.

The 53rd Annual Grammy Awards were taping live as America’s favorite musicians celebrate the art of music.

Many celebrities from every genre were present and nominated for numerous awards.

Even though many were nominated, they all didn’t leave with a Grammy.

Lady Antebellum and new jazz singer, Esperanza Spalding were among the talented winners that night.

Spalding, who was nominated for “Best New Artist” went head to head with Justin Beiber and rap artist, Drake.

She shocked the world by beating Beiber.

Lady Gaga arrived to the show in an egg as an advertisement for her album, “Born This Way.” She always expresses herself through fashion, but being in an egg is definitely not fashionable.

As far as the performances go, Cee-Lo and his special guest Gwyneth Paltrow performed his hit, “Forget You.” That performance was in-

teresting because no one know Paltrow could sing.

In my opinion, the show this year wasn’t as good as the previous awards. I found some of the performance a little pointless.

I know the Grammy’s cover all music genres, but at one point I was absolutely clueless as to who was singing on stage.

Overall there were good parts and not so good ones. Like the headline says: There have been better.

contact Markeaya Eaton at eatonmj@warhawks.ulm.edu

It started with heartbreak...

ULM student finds solice in poetry

by Derek Dark

After a relationship went sour in high school, Henry “Beanee” Mitchell IV began to express his feelings through poetry.

He took his heartbreak relationship and put it all on paper.

The poem he wrote about an ex-lover turned out to be a talent that grew on him and would later inspire him to become a hip hop artist as well.

The Georgia native, and mass communications major, said he was hurt because he thought it was love.

The feedback from classmates motivated Mitchell to write more poetry.

“People wanted to hear more of bad than good, so I kept writing,” Mitchell said.

As Mitchell was getting older, his poetry was getting better.

While in high school, Mitchell was a standout football player

and a part of a dance group.

With the light shining down on him, a lot of people started to recognize Mitchell.

Mitchell explains that as his popularity grew, Mitchell’s ego grew along with it and he took that with him to college.

“I came to college with the mentality that I was above the law, and eventually, I got into trouble and was kicked out” said Mitchell.

After moving back home and spending time at a community college trying to get his life on track, Mitchell realized that just working and not playing football wasn’t for him.

Mitchell came to ULM and walked on the football team, hoping to to get his life on the right path again.

“Being a walk on, and a regular student gave me a sense of hunger” said Mitchell. He began rapping and eventually released

Henry “Beanee” Mitchell IV enjoys performing for students at ULM.

a mix tape entitled “Poetic Life.”

He plans to take music as far as it allows him. Mitchell is now working on Poetic Life II. contact Derek Dark at darkdq@warhawks.ulm.edu

February 21, 2011

Bravo returns with ‘Million’

by Eddie Ray Fountain

Million Dollar Listing returns for its fourth season on Bravo, and it seems the three boys of real-estate will be once again working hard to sell the priciest homes in Southern California while also trying not to argue amongst themselves.

The show follows the three who are based in the areas of Hollywood and Malibu. Madison Hildebrand, Josh Flagg and replacing Chad Rogers this season, Josh Altman travel through their respective areas trying to find various ways to sell homes

for their clients.

This season seems that it won’t fail in entertaining as the show dives into the possibility that Madison’s assistant could be dating one of the rival agents, Josh Altman.

This could prove bad for him because it will put him in constant worry that she might reveal secrets to his rival about his business that could hurt his chances with potential clients.

Million Dollar Listing can be seen on the Bravo Channel, Thursdays at 8 p.m. contact Eddie Ray Fountain at fountaer@warhawks.ulm.edu

February 21, 2011

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Show that boyfriend of yours some love

by Jared Keller

Skinny jeans have become rather cliché, but I think that we should strive to break the fashion status quo and try something a little more daring, i.e. the boyfriend jean.

For some ladies the thought of a baggy jean that isn’t cutting off their circulation is simply unfathomable but ladies you don’t always need to run and jump to fit into your jeans.

The baggy, but never slouchy boyfriend jean plus some very feminine pieces can equal gorgeous but the key to looking like a centerfold in your boyfriends is to find the right fit.

They should be baggy enough to be considered boyfriend jeans but not huge; remember they are boyfriend jeans not your over weight aunt’s jeans.

They should fit loose but not saggy and the cuff of the jean should be just slightly above the ankle, enough to show off your shoe.

Flats are cute with the boyfriend jean but let’s break out the heels; remember the higher the heel the closer to Jesus.

A YSL-ish heel with a huge platform is a great

contrast against a more masculine jean.

Flats aren’t outlawed; I just prefer the glamour of a nice stiletto.

The worn look also adds character to a jean: a little worn goes a long way and can add more contrast to the rest of your outfit.

Putting a loose boyfriend jean against a tailored men’s tuxedo jacket and simple white t-shirt offer a good balance.

To be very avantgarde you could also consider wearing a jacket with a little shoulder pad.

You could also go less fitted with a more flowy top like a loose button down or a simple T-shirt; again preferably white.

The boyfriend jean is an effortless look and minimalism is the key so do not go overboard with accessories.

In fashion your boyfriend can be your best friend and compliment your style without the frustration of football games and sportscenter.

contact Jared Keller at Kellerjd@warhawks.ulm.edu

Alicia Cook models two different ways to wear boyfriend jeans for this spring.

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by Ciera Paul

The University of Louisiana at Monroe canceled classes on Feb. 4, 5 and 9 due to deteriorating weather conditions.

Classes were canceled late in the afternoon after most students had already attended their early morning classes. The closing of the university only affect-

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ed late classes and labs.

Although, the university did what they felt was best for students and faculty. Some thought canceling classes was a waste.

“I am very upset about classes being canceled,” said Sharon Helverson, junior mass communications major from Haughton.

“The weather wasn’t that bad and roads weren’t icy.”

Haughton said that canceling classes only piled up more work on an already heavy course load.

While some students fear that the snow day will hurt them academically, others were concerned with the idea that they would possibly be stuck at the

university.

Instructors plan to follow their syllabus as closely as possible making minor adjustments to make up for the classes missed.

Kederick Wilson, a senior from Arcadia, said he isn’t bothered by the extra coursework that may possibly come along.

February 21, 2011

“I felt the university did the best they could by canceling classes and closing the university. It was the most effective thing to do, especially for the safety of commuters like myself who drive from Ruston,” Wilson said. contact Ciera Paul at paulcr@warhawks.ulm.edu

February 21, 2011 Across 1 Stringed instrument that may be taller than its player 5 Left the room 9 Defame in print 14 Chevy subcompact since 2004 15 Native Nebraskan 16 Slip away to tie the knot 17 Phone sounds 19 “Manhattan” director Woody 20 Mister Fixit 22 What you eat, to a dietitian 23 Canonized person 24 Gallery fare 26 Prefix with intellectual 30 Footwear often turned down at the ankle 36 Vicinity 37 Qatari chieftains 38 __ kwon do 39 Valued possession 40 It means nothing to a Nicaraguan 41 Tots’ furry sleeping companions 43 Totally soak 45 Sun. church delivery

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4 Gdansk dance 5 Low-frequency speakers 6 Italian volcano 7 Carols 8 Onetime Edison rival Nikola 9 Absorbs the lesson 10 Anxious 11 Like headline typefaces 12 Fencing sword 13 Camera’s focusing device

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February 28, 2011

Seniors season end on a winning note

photo by Srdjan Marjanovic

Seniors Jordan Rawson, Priscilla Mbinadja and Sannisha Williams are all smiles after winning their last home game at ULM.

Up-paced second half leads womens team to victory over Ragin’ Cajuns

by Jerry Cox

The Warhawks finished up their regular season at home Saturday with a 70-55 win against the University of Louisiana Lafayette.

It was also Senior Night for the Warhawks as they honored Seniors Priscilla Mbinadja, Jordan Rawson and Sannisha Williams before the game. Although the Warhawks lead most of the first half, the Ragin Cajuns never let the deficit get too deep as they eventually tied the game at 31 with 40 seconds to play before the break.

The Warhawks would go on to dominate the second half in the paint by outscoring ULL 22-8. ULM also outrebounded the Ragin Cajuns 60-39.

Senior guard Priscilla Mbinadja led ULM with her third double-double of the season

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That’s how many points ULM senior Sannisha Williams scored in her career. tallying 17 points and 10 rebounds. Senior Jordan Rawson and Junior Elizabeth Torres finished with 10 rebounds and six assists respectively.

“I feel like we outhustled them in the second half, I’m proud of my seniors; there have been some great memories.” said ULM head coach Mona Martin.

The Warhawks start conference tournament play next week in Hot Springs, Ark. against Troy. contact Jerry Cox at coxja@warhawks.ulm.edu

February 28, 2011 IN BRIEF Soccer finalizes 2011 schedule: begins Sept. 23

by Jerry Cox

The 2011 women’s soccer schedule will include a slate of in state universities. ULM is scheduled to play Grambling State, Southern University, Southeastern University and Nicholls State here at ULM. They’ll open conference play sgainst Troy on the road on Sept. 23.

Warhawk tennis keeps ball rolling

by Zach Ham

The Warhawks are now 8-1 on the season after defeating the University of Southern Mississippi (3-5) this past Friday and beating the Golden Eagles 5-2.

With this win the Warhawks have now won seven straight matches. contact Zach Ham at Hamzg@warhawks.ulm.edu

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From the gym floor to the rafters above Basketball legend has jersey retired

IN BRIEF Softball drops first three games at Balor Saturday the ULM softball team was shutout by 23 ranked Houston, 0-8 in the Baylor Tournament. ULM also lose to Baylor and Central Arkansas in weekend tournament,

by DeRon Talley

ULM great Glynn Saulter, became the first Warhawk basketball player to have his jersey retired during halftime of the season finale against the University of Louisiana-Lafayette.

Saulter played for ULM from 1965-1968, and in that time he was a two-time All-American and scored 2,134 points, which is second all-time in ULM history.

He ranks among the highest in mostly every category, he ranks among the top five in points per game with 23.5 and free-throw percentage. Saulter’s fame didn’t stop at ULM; he went on to help the 1968 U.S. Olympic team win a gold medal. His jersey was raised into the rafters to a standing and cheer-

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Warhawk cornerback dismissed from team photo by Srdjan Marjanovic

Basketball legend Glynn Saulters smiles as his jersey is retired Saturday evening during the ULM-UL-Lafayette game.

ing crowd.

There was also a game that night as ULM lost 61-46 to it’s rival ULL. Seniors Lawrence Gilbert and Tommie Sykes were honored before the game. In the game, ULM 7-23 (2-14 SBC) started dry offensively falling behind 7-2 in the first two minutes, then going into a scoring drought to end the half down 31-20.

To start the second half, the Warhawks rallied to come back

within six points. On the next possessions, UL-Lafayette 14-14 (12-5 SBC), stretched the lead to 41-25.

Fred Brown was the only Warhawk to score in double figures with 13 points in 37 minutes of action. Sykes finished with nine points and six rebounds.

The men are heading into the Sun Belt Conference Tournament with the worst overall record. contact DeRon Talley at Talleytl@warhawks.ulm.edu

Fomer starting conerback Robert Neslon was dismissed from the team Thursday. He started 11 of 12 games for ULM this season. Reasons for the dismissal are still unknown.

Warhawk golf team finishes in top 10 at Rice tournament The ULM Men’s Golf Team finished in seventh place out of 15 other schools at the Rice Intercolligiate Invational. While Gustaf Kocken finished seventh in individual competiton.

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Junior IF lead the team with a .357 batting avg last season and 15 doubles

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Warhawks win in baseball opener

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Sophmore IF/OF finished second on the team with a .333 batting avg photo by Srdjan Marjanovic

Junior Caleb Clowers is called out as he slides into home plate in 14-10 loss to UTSA..

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Senior RHP finished last season with 79 K’s and 2 CG in 14 starts

by Anthony Drummer

ULM won the season opener Friday in an exciting fashion. The Warhawk pitching staff struck out 13 batters and pitcher Wil Browning picked up his first win of the season.

Les Aulds also went 3-5 in the game for ULM. The University of Texas San Antonio took a 2-1 lead into the sixth inning when ULM tied the game at 2-2.

The Warhawks loaded the bases with 2 out in the ninth, and then Joey Cesario hit a walk-off single to win the game, 3-2.

On Saturday, the Warhawks would have more of a Jekyll and Hyde afternoon. Game one was a show of strength and timely hitting as ULM cruised by the Roadrunners, 13-8.

ULM fell behind early again as pitcher Luke Briley struggled and gave up five runs, but he would get the win after a strong offensive performance from the Warhawk bats.

Pitcher Shelby Aulds came in to pitch the final 1 and two third innings to earn his first save.

In game two of the doubleheader, Saturday the ULM bats

went silent.

The Roadrunners took the lead early and by the time DH Jake Wood hit his monster shot over the right field fence in the fourth inning off ULM pitcher Chan Walsh, the 9-0 game was well in hand.

The Warhawks wouldn’t get on the board until the sixth inning and would lose 12-2 and split the double header. On Sunday, UTSA go the better of ULM again as the Hawks took a 14-10 loss ending the series tied. contact Anthony Drummer at Drummeac@warhawks.ulm.edu

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