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February 28, 2011

Cost of life’s necessities to increase 10 percent p. 5

Sara Evans, Josh Turner rock Spring Fever p. 10

Basketball legend’s jersey retired p. 15

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Squawk Box How are you spending Mardi Gras break?

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Devin Caldwell sophomore- social studies education West Monroe, La. “During Mardi Gras break, I think there’s no better way to spend those days than shooting skeet.”

Echo Sutterfield sophomore- elementary education West Monroe, La.

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Where to go GREEN

Got plastic, paper and aluminum to recycle?

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Students sound off about internet problems

by Brandy Heckford

Students and faculty at the University of Louisiana at Monroe are attempting to turn over a new leaf; a green leaf.

Kristi Gadwa, Wesley Foundation intern from Hoquiam, Washington, was shocked by the lack of recycling in Louisiana compared to her home town.

“Back home people recycle like crazy,” said Gadwa.

Monroe has three businesses that receive items to recycle, Recycling Services on Arkansas Ave., Interstate Metals on Kansas Rd. and Central Pump Co. at Booth St. Recycling Services take cardboard, paper and plastic bottles, and is open five days a week.

They are also in working collaboration with ULM, providing recycling bins and dumpsters around campus.

For more information about the recycling bins on campus, students can contact Chris Ringo at the Physical Plant.

Interstate Metals Inc. takes almost any metal, but does not take batteries.

They also take aluminum cans and will pay for the recycled items brought.

The amount of payment depends on the amount of recycled items. They are also open five days a week.

Central Pump Co. recycles namely used car oil and is open Monday through Friday.

Photos by Robert Brown

(above) Christopher Jones recycles as an environmentally friendly habit. (below) Lauri Anderson and students meet in efforts to get group off the

Outages cause major dilemas, concerns

by Andrew McDonald

Payment will depend on if the oil is clean and will also depend on the weight of the clean oil.

However, if one does not want to go to any of these recycling places, Lauri Anderson, ULM geology professor, has some helpful suggestions:

-Don’t be wasteful in printing off paper.-Unplug electrical items when not inuse (they still take in energy).-

-Buy and use recycled paper.-Change shower heads to use less water.-

“It takes a lot of people doing a little bit to make a difference, and a little bit goes a long way,” said Anderson.

Anderson is looking to start a student led environmental group on campus. contact Brandy Heckford at heckfobe@warhawks.ulm.edu

Many students who live on campus rely on the Internet for turning in assignments, Facebooking, checking their email, etc.

However, last week, a long drought of Internet came to most of the campus dormitories.

According to Tresea Buckhaults, director of Residential Life, the problem started in University Commons I and continued through the rest of the dorms, excluding Ouachita and Madison.

“The main problem was that people couldn’t connect to the Internet. That included Commons I and II, Bayou Suites, Bayou Village and Masur.

However, people in Masur could connect through wireless Internet.”

Students are currently being advised to refrain from using personal routers in the dormito-

Photo courtest of Google.

ries, as it could slow the internet down for other people on your floor.

“One time, we had Comcast notify us that there were about 1,000 people connected to the internet in Commons I,” said Buckhauts.

“Someone actually had their router (without a password) and lots of people were connected to it.”

Students on campus were feeling the bite, as the Internet came to a complete halt in eight of the 10 residential buildings on campus last Monday, and didn’t resume until around 5 p.m. on Thursday.

Anna Yancey, a sophomore kinesiology major from Elmer, was perturbed about the outage.

“It’s very inconvenient when my Internet goes out. My dorm room provides a better working environment, and since most of my assignments have to be turned in online, I need a reliable connection,” said Yancy.

Students are advised to report their Internet problems to Residential Life. contact Andrew McDonald at mcdonaat@warhawks.ulm.edu

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Mardi Gras ball is coming to ULM

SGA prepares to host annual event Mar. 3

by Melinda Johnson

Every year, the Student Government Association hosts the Mardi Gras Ball.

This annual event is being hosted on Mar. 3 in the SUB Ballrooms.

Only two days before Mardi Gras Break, the ball is near the end of a week filled with last minute details.

“It sounds like it’ll be a good way to start my break.”

Cory Williams freshman biology education It is also the close to a long seven week stretch between breaks.

Cory Williams, a freshman biology education major from Bossier City, is excited about the ball. “I’m pretty busy next week, but I’m still making time to go

to the ball. It sounds like it’ll be a good way to start my break,” Williams said.

The ball will be from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., with a cash bar and buffet. During the ball, the Mardi Gras King and Queen will be presented.

Admission is free for students, faculty and staff with their IDs, but guests need a ticket, which can be bought in the SGA office at $5 for student guests and $10 for faculty guests. contact Melinda Johnson at johnsom2@warhawks.ulm.edu

photo by Robert Brown

Students from last year’s Mardi Gras Ball in full costume.

February 28, 2011

Cops stake out Stubbs 100

ULM police staked out Stubbs Hall last Monday to apprehend a student wanted by an unidentified agency.

As soon as doors were opened to Stubbs 100, the cops methodically entered the room and found that the wanted person was not in class.

No arrest was made because the student was believed to have withdrawn from school, according to Lt. Dan Chason. He also added that the stakeout was a routine thing.

“The reason for the method of our approach was to keep a situation like this from turning out bad by using a contained situation like this as a safer way to protect everyone,” Chason said.

ULM police have kept all information involving the suspect confidential.

Students weigh-in on Greek SGA involvement Disparity could

influence future involvement

by Cole Avery

With the spring Student Government Association elections on the horizon, non-Greek students are wondering if they even stand a chance when matched up against their Greek opponents.

Julie Salter, a senior sociology major, worries that not all student voices are truly heard because of the Greek control.

Salter says that political realities prevent all students from participating in SGA. “If I wanted to run but knew the leadership was one way, I would think my chances of winning would be slim to none,” says Salter.

Her concerns could be justified based on last year’s spring election results.

Of those elected, 64 percent were confirmed to be associated with a Greek social organiza-

tion.

(The number could be higher but some SGA members’ Greek affiliations could not be confirmed).

Additionally, every member of the SGA leadership is Greek.

All four officers of the executive branch are members of a social fraternity or sorority.

The same can be said for the four senate department heads.

“It doesn’t matter to me if someone is Greek. I don’t care as long as they do a good job.”

Zachary Cheatwood freshman kinesiology major “There are people that are really qualified but don’t get the chance because it’s more political rather than about the students,” she says.

Not all students share Salter’s concerns. In fact, some see

illustration by Kelsey Hargrove

The Student Government Association at ULM.

Greek candidates as better potential choices.

Zachary Cheatwood, a nonGreek freshman kinesiology major, says that he could see where Greek candidates could make better representatives.

He explains that this is because Greeks are often very in-

volved around campus.

“They know the round-about with what’s going on,” says Cheatwood. “You want someone who is involved.”

To Cheatwood, all he hopes to see in SGA is that he is represented well, Greek lead or otherwise.

“It doesn’t matter to me if someone is Greek. I don’t care as long as they do a good job.” contact Cole Avery at averyrc@warhawks.ulm.edu *Check our next editon for a story on how our SGA Greek percentage compares to LSU, Tech and other univeristies around the state.

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Mardi Gras traditions

by Catherine Olson

For most people Mardi Gras conjures some very vivid images: the rowdy New Orleans alcohol induced revels, extravagant masked balls and tri-colored king cakes.

However, these traditions have a much longer history than most realize.

A prelude to the Catholic season of Lent, which is 40 days of fasting from meat, Fat Tuesday “is the last big party of sorts before you start doing a religious holiday,” says prepharmacy sophomore Ryan Byrd from Madisonville.

This holiday has its roots in the

Roman festival of Lupercalia, during which someone would sacrifice a goat for purification and fertility to the cheers and jeers of a crowd.

The grand parades of today, complete with tinsel bedecked floats and costumed krewes, further evolved from French costume balls and, later, the on-foot parades of the nineteenth century.

The Mardi Gras staple, king cakes, were once simple rings of dough meant to symbolize the three kings that visited Jesus, hence the baby figurine hidden inside. contact Catherine Olson at olsoncj@warhawks.ulm.edu

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Gas prices are skyrocketing Libya, Egypt and the U.S. fighting over petroleum Even though a clown is present at the gas pump, rising prices are no laughing matter.

by Jeana Chesnik

Troubles in Libya continue to unravel, but what does that mean for us, the United States and how are we involved?

In mid January the first sign of governmental change began in North Africa.

A revolt in Tunisia took place because of a lack of employment and an increase in the price of food.

Mohsen Bouterfif, a civilian, killed himself because he was unable to find a job or a place to stay.

Shortly after, around a 100 young men began to protest, which motivated the rest of the country to protest as well.

The majority of the uprising occurring in North Africa is by the youth.

This is especially true for young men who want a change in their government and more opportunities for a better life.

When Adison Adams, a sophomore biology major from Denton, Texas, heard about what was occurring in Egypt, she was surpised.

“What I find most fascinating about the revolt in Egypt is the ingenuity and desire shown by the Egyptian people, particularly in the case of birth of the revolution via Facebook,” Adams said.

Now Libya is undergoing political change that is also catching the attention of the entire world.

Mummar Gaddafi, the president of Libya for the last 42 years has used violence on pro-

photo by Robert Brown

testers who are in favor of him stepping down.

The U.S. has yet to get heavily involved except to aid Americans who are stuck in the violence in Libya by helping evacuate them as soon as possible.

“I think our armed forces have other things to attend to.

As does the US government especially in regard to our current economic and environmental status,” says Adams.

Despite the U.S. choice to not get heavily in the mix of what’s occurring in North Africa, the government upheaval in North Africa will definitely affect us.

As of now oil prices are $97 per barrel; they could increase as much as $100 or more a barrel leading in to the summer if the troubles in Libya continue.

The last time we saw a large increase in oil was in October of

2008 when barrels of oil reached a high of $150.

Already, just last week in London, oil reached to $111 from crude off the North Sea. Political Science professor Kevin Unter finds the most important issue students need to consider is not just the rise in oil prices but an increase in prices of other commodities.

“We’re already starting to see spikes in gas prices here in Monroe. But there’s more than just gas; petroleum and petroleum byproducts are used in so many things,” Unter said.

Things will continue to rise in price if things in North Africa do not change; a possibility about which the country is nervous. contact Jeana Chesnik at chesnij@warhawks.ulm.edu

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Consumerism taking over CHARLES STRAUSS

Americans take for granted luxuries not granted to others It is now the mid-semester hump.

The time where workloads pile high, patience wears thin and complaints are overflowing is upon us.

Seemingly, it has spawned an epidemic of self-pity that reeks of an entitled generation addicted to America.

This country is the home of good living.

But, the rise of consumerism and technology has contributed

to a decline in the social net worth of our society.

Multinational corporations use cheap labor as fuel to drive the globalization bandwagon around the world, by jet, boat or plane.

Capitalism has clinched fingers around the globe to bring us mp3 players, tennis shoes, Dooney & Bourke, SUVs— anything that a VISA can buy.

To this, we owe our addiction to America, powered by technology and consumerism.

People must feel it affecting them physiologically.

The systematic and uncontrollable urge for a Facebook login closely resembles the way a human programmed by a computer would act.

Maybe it’s only as noticeable as a subconscious reach for the pocket you keep your phone in.

Yet, even that small gesture reveals a compulsion resting just barely beneath your conscious-

ness.

This technology distraction works like hypnotism.

It keeps us tuned in and hanging on for the next episode.

I see people walking around their daily affairs with ear buds.

They are missing the beautiful sounds of nature and the ability to communicate with others of the same species.

The media—television, internet, radio, DVD—multi-portal access to zombifying digital entertainment ensnares.

Meanwhile, they brainwash us to use their products by pedagogically pandering promises of peak performance.

Americans will waste money on products that are little more than snake oil.

However, when the poor kid from the developing world pops onto your screen asking for 12 cents a day, the whole room is convinced it’s a scam or it’s doomed for failure.

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illustration by Kelsey Hargrove

Don’t worry about it.

Obviously God intended for them to die that way.

Let’s face it, the poorest people in America live better than most people in the world.

Poor in America means a family shares a vehicle.

Poor in Asia means you own a stick and, if you’re lucky, a bowl, too.

Yet, we never acknowledge that the way we live, luxurious and wasteful, is paid for by taking advantage of less-developed countries and the poor people

that live there.

I say maybe they’re the lucky ones, holding on to the last vestiges of unadulterated human communities.

Gone are the days where a phone call from a significant other left butterflies in a young lovers stomach.

We’ve sold out for a “lol .”

We are hooked.

Beati possidentes [Blessed are those who possess]. contact Charles Strauss at strauscd@warhawks.ulm.edu

It’s our fault for enabling bad behavior

Photo courtesy of MCT Campus

It’s not television producers and networks that are condoning bad behavior. It’s US. I’m not just talking about the collective “we,” I’m talking about the weekly magazine. Far be it for me to throw stones from my glass house — I’ll go get a haircut just so I can read the tabloids, and I don’t even have hair.

As long as we demand fresh, salacious content, someone will supply it.

But here’s the thing: Would we even care about Lindsay Lohan unless she was committing felonies? I can only name one of her films, but I can eas-

ily rattle off how many times she’s been to rehab. Let’s face it; Lindsay, the actress, isn’t nearly as interesting as Lindsay, the train wreck.

Which brings us to the Octagon and Charlie Sheen, who awaits us there with his firebreathing fists.

There is a fundamental part of us that wants to blur the line between fictional Charlie on the show, a boozing womanizer with questionable morals that lead to conflict and bad decision-making and the real Charlie who, well, ... wait a second, is there even a line to be blurred here?

No. Because as much as we pray for Mr. Sheen to get better, that’s not what we want at all — unless he’s doing it on “Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew.” What we really want is fresh, salacious content. More trains. More wrecks.

So perhaps it’s time we stop pointing fingers at the greedy network fatcats who tolerate and enable bad behavior and start thinking about how often those same fingers guide mouses over to our bookmarks and click on TMZ. Courtsey of Damon Lindelof New York Times- Feb. 26, 2011

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Hawkeye P.O.V.

Happy Mardi Gras ULM Next week is the three-day holiday we’ve all been anxiously awaiting: Mardi Gras Break.

It’s Louisiana tradition to take these three days before Lent begins (even if you’re not Catholic) and spend it with friends, family and thousands of other people who love this tradition of celebrating.

Our time is usually spent in the streets of South Louisiana, partaking in yelling at people we don’t know for beads and things we don’t really need.

As fun, and sometimes ex-

hausting, as this holiday is, it’s important to keep safety in mind.

Here at ULM, a school of less than 10,000, familytype relationships have been formed.

The Hawkeye considers each and every one of our readers and classmates to be our family, and we would love nothing more than for everyone to return to class on Mar. 10 safe and sound.

Trust us, we’ve been to New Orleans during Mardi Gras, seen the craziness and

we know how easy it is to get wrapped up in the madness.

However, just remember that even though those three days are a blast, returning to college in one piece is the most important thing.

We don’t mean to sound like your mother, and we fully expect that everyone will have a wonderful time, but just be careful.

The Hawkeye wishes you all a fun and safe break.

And keeping with Louisiana tradition: Y’all come back now, ya hear?

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Should ULM collaborate with community colleges?

COLE AVERY At first glance, two-and-two agreements seem to be a great option for students who feel they can get by easier and cheaper by going to a two-year school and then enter a four-year university.

This writer would highly discourage that way of thinking.

Of course, I am only talking about students who were admitted to both a two-year and fouryear school.

If a student wants an education and has no choice but to first enter a two-year school that’s great, and I applaud them for choosing to further their education.

Students who can go to a four-year right out of high school absolutely should go on to that four-year school.

Yes, the courses will transfer from the two-year without an issue. Yes, students will pay about half as much as they would be paying at a four-year school.

But the value of the freshman experience cannot be measured in dollar amounts because no money could touch the priceless memories that are made during this time.

In a way, I have seen life on both sides of the fence on this issue. I started at a different university and transferred into ULM. Although ULM has welcomed me with open arms and

will eventually be my undergrad alma mater, I would not trade my time at my former school for anything in this world.

My freshman and sophomore years were great. I lived on campus, ate in the dining halls, joined clubs, attended a lot of sporting events and made friendships that will last a lifetime (or so I hope).

College as a transfer student is a little different at this point.

I do not get excited on the first day of class when I see people who I’ve had classes with

College as a transfer student is a little different at this point. before because those people do not exist.

I rarely ever run into anyone I know while walking around campus.

I’m still trying to learn new passwords, email addresses, building names and locations and so on and so forth.

Don’t get me wrong; I love it here and am very happy to be here. But things are just different.

I have no doubt that students transferring from a two-year school will see the same things that I’m noticing. If a person can go to ULM right out of high school, they should do it. Put the money and perceived notion of an easier ride out of sight and out of mind.

Focus instead on the parts of college a person will truly remember and cherish forever. contact Cole Avery at averyrc@warhawks.ulm.edu

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Setting the bar high Grammys choose unfamiliar artist over Beiber People seem to be focusing in journalism history more on an Indie style rather

by Eddie Fountain

by Donald Gibson

Contributions of many great African American achievements can be seen through different careers around the world.

The first African American female reporter for the New York Times was Nancy Hicks Maynard. Born as Nancy Alene Hall on November 1, 1946, in Harlem, New York, she attended Long Island University and graduated with a journalism degree in 1966.

Maynard began her journalism career as a copy girl and reporter with the New York Post.

She was hired for The New York Times in September 1968.

Maynard and her husband founded the Maynard Institute for Journalism Education in Oakland, California. The Oakland Tribune became the first major metropolitan daily newspaper to be owned by African Americans.

The Tribune won a 1989 Pulitzer Prize for photographs of the San Francisco Bay area earthquake. As the first president of the Maynard Institute, she helped establish the organization as the nation’s prime agent of change for newsroom diversity. Maynard’s advocacy persuaded the American So-

The late Nancy Maynard, founder of the Maynard Institute for Journalism Education

ciety of Newspaper Editors to pass the Year 2000 Goal, which called for the full integration of journalists of color on U.S. newspaper staffs.

In 1998, the National Association of Black Journalists presented her with its annual Lifetime Achievement Award.

On September 21, 2008 Maynard died of multiple organ failure at UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles. Maynard’s legacy will continue to live on through future journalists and reporters. contact Donald Gibson at gibsondr@warhawks.ulm.edu

It seems that mainstream artists like Justin Beiber and Lady Gaga may have some competition in the form of Esperanza Spalding.

Esperanza, born and raised in Portland, Oregon, is the first jazz artist to win the Grammy Award for Best New Artist.

This could suggest that, although we love our everyday music, audiences may be moving towards a different style of music.

That style is the one that doesn’t receive much focus in this age of bright lights, wild

Esperanza Spalding won Grammy for Best New Artist

special effects and unique styles.

It even seems that movie soundtracks such as Juno and Little Miss Sunshine are getting more recognition for their different stylized music.

than having a typical everyday artist in their movies. Whether this is true or not, only time will tell.

For now, looking at Esperanza and how she is the first jazz artist to win this award, suggests that this is not the last jazz artist to win.

I believe that because of this, many doors are opened to Indie and Jazz-type artists to win later awards for Best New Artist and possibly, Album of the Year. So let’s keep our fingers crossed. contact Eddie Fountain at foutaer@warhawks.ulm.edu

Lawrence creates another “BIG” hit

by Markeaya Eaton

“Big Momma’s House: Like Father, Like Son” is the third installment of the series created after the first “Big Momma’s House” in 2000. The idea of having “Big Momma” was created by actor, Martin Lawrence and was a BIG hit in the box office.

Lawrence plays an FBI agent named Malcolm, dressed up as big momma to cover his identity. In the third installment, Lawrence’s stepson Tren (Brandon T. Jackson) works alongside his stepfather.

Instead of college, a rapping career is on his mind. While trying to convince his stepdad to sign a music contract for him, he follows his dad on the job.

He witnesses a murder, and now Trent is in danger. After being followed, Malcolm decides he wants to hide him, and Trent is introduced to his “BIG” cover up.

I enjoyed the movie; it was funny very entertaining. Martin Lawrence always brings laughter. contact Markeaya Eaton at eatonmj@warhawks.ulm.edu

Martin Lawrence and Brandon T Jackson in hilarius new film.

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Strong influences inspire rap artist

by Derek Dark

Keldric “Kel” Bonton’s hip-hop skills were discovered when he was freestyling with friends in high school.

Bonton, then took those talents and became serious about hip-hop, and develop himself into the artist he is today.

In high school, Bonton not only got really serious with hip-hop but also with life when his daughter was born.

“With the birth of my daughter, I had to take a look back and find out what’s important in life. That’s why I am so serious, and I focus on what I do,” Bonton said.

As far as the seriousness of hip-hop, he had reason to make his music from life experiences.

With Bonton’s bass voice, his hometown of Alexandria, Louisiana was able to listen to his real music by radio.

Brandon Perry, life long friend of Keldric Bonton, said that Bonton has a strong drive for his music.

“I’ve seen it from the beginning, and he loves music,” said Perry.

Bonton said he developed a strong passion from music because of his dad introducing him to Earth, Wind and Fire, and Mariah Carey, who were people who made great music.

“A lot of artists get mixed up with labels; for me it’s more about the message than the money,” he added.

Bonton really enjoys the art of performing in front of an audience.

“With performing, I have complete control on what I do; with everyone paying attention to you, you have to be “cool” and have to believe in what you are saying.”

For Bonton’s future, he will go as far as his music takes him. He really appreciates all the fans and supporters. “ Without the supporters, I am nothing,” said Bonton. contact Derek Dark at darkdq@warhawks.ulm.edu

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Mardi Gras Ball 2011 Thursday March 3

SUB Ballrooms 9pm ‘til 1am Court & Royalty Presentation Buffet, Drinks, Cash Bar

2011 Mardi Gras Court

Students, Faculty & Staff FREE WITH ULM ID! Student Guest $5 / Faculty Guest $10 Tickets Available in the SGA office Student Center, Room 151

Photo by Robert Brown

Putting Referendum Money to Work for Students Presented By: ULM Student Government

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y=mx+b(oring classes) A magical world awaits students

Students speak about online math courses

by Anthony Drummer

Online math courses at ULM give students flexibility in their schedules.

They allow students control over when to complete their work, but sometimes students find success difficult.

“I wouldn’t recommend an online math course instead of a lecture unless there is no choice or the student is really good at the subject,” said Associate Professor of Mathematics David Hare.

“Working out a problem is much more important than getting a right answer.”

Introductory Algebra and College Algebra online courses are taught with a software program called Hawkes.

It is divided into instruct, practice and certify modes.

Students must direct their own learning and get 80% of questions correct on homework problems to get credit.

There are also two tests, a midterm and a final.

These count for 60-70% of the final grade, which is the same as in a standard lecture course.

However, even after completing the homework, students sometimes do not pass the course.

Although the majority of the online courses are done at home, the midterm and final tests must be proctored at a testing center.

photos courtsey of MCT Campus

Students can go to the Mathematics Resource Center (MRC) or another testing center if away from campus to take their exams, but must have valid identification to take the test.

“Some people take courses for the right reason and some for the wrong,” Hare said.

“Some do it because they think they can cheat. =We do what we can to prevent cheating, but most students that get through do it fairly.”

If an online class proves to be too difficult, students may seek help at the MRC. However, student’s best bet is to schedule an appointment with their instructor.

“Office hours are available, and almost every instructor will meet with a student that needs help,” said Hare.

“It’s not that much different between online and lecture courses. I will help online stulectures. Some students say they can’t do it on their own, but that is the downside of taking an online math course.” contact Anthony Drummer at drumma@warhawks.ulm.edu

Have you heard about the Disney College Program? You can do a semester at Disney World, working and being paid, while adding a valuable item to your resume! You can even take college courses while there. You’ll also meet people from all over the world, make lifelong friends, and have fun.

One of our students, Daniel Jamieson, interned at Disney last spring, and now he’s going to present a brief overview of his experience and how you can apply! The presentation will be at our office, Career Connections, Library 302, Tuesday, Mar. 1. There will be two chances to attend--11 a.m .and 4 p.m.--and both will last less than one hour.

If you’ve ever been interested in doing something different with one of your college semesters, come join us for this presentation and discussion.

Students can take a semester to work at Disney.

All majors and classifications are welcome.

If you can, call me in advance to reserve a spot (318-342-1144)--but walk-ins will be welcome too. See you Tuesday.

Courtsey of Ann Bloxom Smith Director, ULM Academic Internships

Spring Fever artists chosen ULM goes country for this year’s concert

by Ciera Paul

The University of Louisiana at Monroe has announced this year’s Spring Fever artists.

Country artists Josh Turner and Sara Evans will perform.

The concert will be on Friday, Apr. 8, in Faint-Ewing Coliseum.

Josh Turner is one of the youngest members to be inducted into Nashville’s Walk of Fame.

Turner has released four albums since he signed with MCA Nashville Records in 2003.

His first two number one hits include “Your Man” and “Would You Go With Me”.

He is also the founder of the Josh Turner Fund,which awards scholarships to high school students who would like to pursue a career in the Arts and entertainment.

photos courtsey of MCT Campus

Josh Turner, left, and Sara Evans will perform at ULM Apr. 8.

Sara Evans was named 2006 Academy of Country Music’s Female Vocalist of the Year and the Country Music Association’s Video of the Year for “Born to Fly.” Evans has sold over five million records and made four number 1 country hits.

She is expected to release her upcoming album “Stronger” on Mar. 8. Concert Tickets will go on sale on Feb. 28.

Tickets can be purchased from www.ulmtickets.com as

well as La Capitol Bank on campus.

Ticket prices will be $17 for ULM students upper section and $22 for student floor. General admissions floor is $27 and $32 for the floor.

However, on the day of the concert, all tickets will be $35.

Doors to Faint-Ewing will open at 7 pm. But the concert will start at 8 p.m. contact Ciera Paul at paulcr@warhawks.ulm.edu

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How to write a great resume A few tips to help you go a long way

by Brandy Heckford

With graduation coming up soon, being able to have, a knock-out resume is looming on a lot of students minds.

Alberta Green, Associate Director of Career Connections, gives students a few tips on how to stand out amongst the crowd.

“Put yourself in the employer’s shoes,” said Green.

Students’ resumes need to be clear and concise to their potential employers. Students need to think about what are their most impressive qualities, and make them the most visible.

Some good tips to follow would be to make one’s name the most visible thing on the resume. It should be in Times New Roman and in 12 font.

“It doesn’t need to retain any fluff or perfume,” said Green.

No fluff, meaning no sentences, or telling the employer any personal information, such as marital status or hobbies. Full sentences are never to be used, just clear

and concise phrases that give the potential employer a clear picture of their applicant.

Students also need to make sure that their contact information (e-mail and cell phone) are professional.

Don’t have ring back tones that will leave the employer with a bad impression.

For further and more in-depth information about how to improve one’s resume visit www.ulm.edu/careerconnections, and then click on the “Tips, Resources, and Attire” link. The link will give students a template for a perfect resume.

“It normally takes two weeks to have a resume be professionally written, at Career Connections we’ll do it for free,” said Green.

The next resume workshop is going to be held Tuesday, Mar. 22.

Ann Smith, Director of Academic Internships, expresses her dedication in Career Connections.

“We see students daily, and we help them find parttime jobs, student work jobs, and internships. We are dedicated to seeing every student succeed.”

Illustration by Kelsey Hargrove

If students want further help in succeeding in their careers, Career Connections is open every week day, or if students prefer to make an appointment, they can call 318-342-5338. contact Brandy Heckford at heckfobe@warhawks.ulm.edu

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by Charles Strauss

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February 28, 2011

‘Tailgating’ into dorms is prohibited

Campus housing is a convenient and stimulating option for ULM students. There is one inconvenience that every student seems to deal with at some point: the ID Access is for residents only.

Many residents find it annoying to have to let someone in the gate and no one is eager

to wait around for their friend.

Ironically, they always show up right as someone else is walking up with an ID. Residential Life, however, strictly prohibits allowing gate entry to unknown persons, which they call tailgating.

Josh Albritton, a senior political science major of Farmerville, likes the ID system.

“It does make me feel safer because I know that no random psycho will be stalking the halls outside my door,” Albritton said.

“The ultimate concern is for the safety of our students. So preventing one crime from happening would make the locks worth it,” says Amber Atkins, a sophomore marketing major

from Monroe.

Absent of any real way to enforce the rule against letting strangers in, Residential Assistants (RA) are at a loss.

“Nothing’s perfect,” concludes Albritton, “but at least it’s something rather that nothing.”

contact Charles Strauss at strauscd@warhawks.ulm.edu

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Daniel Jefferson runs to the door before it closes behind a resident.

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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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Hitting proves costly to Hawks

by Anthony Drummer

Last week, the Warhawks traveled to play Southern Mississippi before competing in the Northwestern State Invitational.

Right fielder Joey Rapp went 2-for-3 with three RBIs, but the Warhawks fell to the Golden Eagles 8-5 on Tuesday.

The Hawks came out strong with a three run first, but Southern Miss responded with eight runs of their own to seal the victory.

The Warhawks looked to rebound at the NSU Invitational. In game one ULM pitcher Drew Granier pitched an excellent game against Stephen F. Austin. He pitched seven solid innings, struck out four and only gave up one run.

Unfortunately, the hitting lagged behind the pitching, and the Warhawks lost 7-1.

In game 2 against New Orleans, the Warhawks stormed back and earned a 10-5 win.

The Warhawks connected on

a season high 14 hits. In the seventh inning, center fielder Matt Laird hit a grand slam that blew the game open.

Corben Green also went 3-5 with an RBI, and has now hit safely in seven games this season. While Randy Zeigler picked up his first win after seven innings of work. The Warhawks will take on Jackson State for one game Tuesday here at ULM at 6 p.m. contact Anthony Drummer at Drummeac@warhawks.ulm.edu

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Sophmore Randy Zeigler throws a strike earlier this season.

UPCOMING GAMES

Jackson State vs. ULM Tuesday March 1 @ 6 p.m.

ULM vs. Nicholls State Friday March 4 @ 6 p.m.

Saturday March 5 @ 3 p.m.

Sunday March 6 @ 1 p.m.

HawkTalk

1-on-1 w i t h Caleb Clowers

by Anthony Drummer

AD-How did the team prepare for the current season?

CC- We put in a lot of hard work in the weight room and long hours of practice in preparation for this season.

AD-What are your feelings on how the team is doing so far?

CC- I feel like we have a lot of great talent on our team this year.

We’ve done well so far, and I expect us to have a very successful year.

AD-What are the expectations, aspirations or goals for the team as a whole moving forward?

CC- Every goal of a college athlete is to win it all, but we have to stay in the moment and take it one game at a time. We want to get better every game.

AD-What do you want to accomplish personally to help the team moving forward?

CC- I want to do whatever it takes to win for my teammates.

If it means getting the game winning hit or just simply rooting my teammates on, I’m ready and willing to do it. And I feel that everyone of my teammates would do the same.

AD- What is/are the biggest difference(s) from this season compared to last season?

CC- I feel like we have a lot more talent this year. We’ve worked a lot harder and have made a lot of sacrifices to better ourselves and the program. I think we’re capable of doing great things this year.

As a team, the players and coaches have worked hard for it. photo by Srdjan Marjanovic

contact Anthony Drummer at Drummeac@warhawks.ulm.edu