Issue 5 by The ULM Hawkeye

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Enrollment down; ULM focuses on Quality not quantity

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Bill and Linda Ramden Public Debate series

Traditional vs Online Representatives debate future of college education “Debate in all of its forms is one of the most important tools for social, political, cultural and educational progress.” Jeremy Hutchins

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NEWS WORLD Stubbs 131 700 University Avenue Monroe, LA 71209 Director Christopher Mapp 318 342 5454 mapp@ulm.edu Assistant Director 318 342 5450 Editor in chief - Kelsey Hargrove Co-managing editor news - Cole Avery Co-managing editor design - Srdjan Marjanovic Sports editor - DeRon Talley Freestyle editor - Eddie Ray Fountain Photo editor - Robert Brown Copy editors - Stormy Knight; Lauren Guerriero Multimedia editor - Srdjan Marjanovic Advertising Ad director Thomas Seth Pryor 318 342 5453 ulmhawkeyead@gmail.com Feedback 318 342 5453 newsroom 318 342 5452 fax ulmhawkeye@gmail.com The opinions expressed in personal columns are the opinions of the author and not necessarily the opinions of the editors, staff, advisor or the University. Unsigned editorials represent the collective opinion of The Hawkeye’s editorial board, but not necessarily the opinions of the advisor or the University. The Hawkeye (USPS #440-700) is published weekly except vacation, exam & holiday periods by The University of Louisiana at Monroe, 700 University Avenue, Monroe, LA 71209. Annual subscription price is $15.00. Periodicals Postage Paid at Monroe, LA 71203. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The Hawkeye, 700 University Ave., Stubbs 131, Monroe, LA 71209-8832.

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Campus welcomes state officials The La. comissioner of higher education and the La. commissioner of agriculure will be on campus next week to discuss emerging state issues with students. The higher education commissioner will be on the seventh floor of the library at 8:30 a.m. on Monday. The agriculture commissioner will be in the Biedenharn Recital Hall at 2 p.m. on Thursday.

Bry Hall welcomes sculptor’s work

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Irishman found More deaths Inmate flees with cocaine result from from prison inside his gut airshow crash in Lafayette SAO PAULO, Brazil (AP) — Brazilian federal police say an Irish man has been arrested with nearly two pounds of cocaine in his gut. Investigators said in a news release Friday that he tried to board a flight in Sao Paulo, headed to Brussels. Officers became suspicious, because the man appeared nervous. When questioned, he admitted he’d swallowed capsules of cocaine. He was taken to a hospital, where he expelled 72 capsules containing 1.8 pounds (830 grams) of the drug. He was arrested on suspicion of international drug trafficking. If found guilty, he would face five to 15 years in prison.

RENO, Nev. (AP) — Thousands watched in horror Friday as a WWII era P-51 Mustang suddenly pitched upward, rolled and nose-dived toward the crowded grandstand. It then slammed into the tarmac and blew to pieces in front of the pilot’s family and a tight-knit group of friends who attend the annual event. The death toll in the crash during the Reno air race rose to nine people Saturday as investigators combed through wreckage and scoured amateur video clips to determine why the aircraft suddenly spiraled out of control and plummeted to the ground near hundreds of spectators. Seven died on the tarmac upon impact.

LAFAYETTE, La. (AP) — The Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s Office is searching for an 18-year-old inmate who walked away from a minimum security work-release facility. The sheriff’s office said in a news release deputies believe Marcus Dupuis walked away Thursday while other work-release inmates were being escorted to work assignments during the early morning hours. Dupuis is serving a five-year sentence for marijuana possession and has been in custody for six months. Dupuis is from Lafayette, and investigators said they believe he is still in the area.

“One must not let one’s self become overwhelmed by sadness.” Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, First Lady 1961 to 1963

Professor vacates campus office by Cole Avery

Political science professor Kevin Unter has moved out of his office and has not been assigned a new one, administration officials confirmed last week. Unter has been on leave since about two weeks before the semester began and was replaced as department head by College of Arts and Sciences Dean Jeff Cass.

When asked by email if Unter had been assigned a new office, Cass responded “he has not” and referred to public relations for further questions. Laura Woodard, director of media relations, said that Unter is not expected back on campus during his leave. Various administration officials have responded with “no comment” after repeated questioning into the

nature of Unter’s leave and why he vacated his office. As first reported in The Hawkeye, local attorney Bob Noel was brought in by Unter the University to teach Unter’s class just one week be-

fore the fall semester began, a move that surprised many of the students who scheduled to take the class. Unter is also no longer writing his column for the Monroe News Star, according to editor Kathy Spurlock. Unter has not responded to multiple attempts by The Hawkeye to contact him. contact Cole Avery at averyrc@warhawks.ulm.edu

Basking in the Bayou

In corelation with President Bruno’s investiture, sculptor Gregory Johnson will be featured in Bry Hall Sept. 26-30. The opening will be held in Bry Monday, Sept. 26 at 6 p.m. Johnson works mostly in bronze. His work in the area includes the Cpl. JR Searcy & Ricco Memorial at the library dedicated to Searcy in West Monroe. Johnson will be lecturing on Sept. 27 at 11 a.m. in Biedenharn Hall discussing the business of art.

Anime night comes to Masur Hall A showing of Hayao Miyazaki’s “Spirited Away” or “My Neighbor Totoro. will be presented beginning at 8:30 p.m. Popcorn will be provided.

photo by Srdjan Marjanovic

Jennifer Benjamin of the waterski team (left,) Medy Blankvoort of the tennis team (middle) and Lea Anna Cardwell of the golf team (right) bring their chairs into the Bayou Desiard to watch the nationally renowned ULM waterski team compete in Saturday’s events.

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NEWS

SGA promotes university Student leaders organize ideas for ULM support

Warhawk Express Ideas

Orange Leaf Taco Bell McDonalds Waterfront Grill Wendy’s

by Cole Avery

photo by Kelsey Hargrove

Construction workers start work diligently on Friday morning to repair sidewalks.

Construction a problem for disabled by Brandon Craven

Anyone on campus the last few weeks has probably come across a place where the sidewalks have been uprooted. Lawrence Thorn, director of the physical plant, said that they had hoped to be done by this past week, but it might take a couple more weeks to make sure everything is in order and properly built. “We wanted to eliminate the cracks and dangerous spots in the sidewalks,” Thorn said. Work on completing the sidewalks began on Friday morning with a crew pouring fresh concrete into the uprooted sidewalk holes. While it may not hinder most people, the physically disabled have to alter their routes to get around the broken sidewalks until they are fixed. Matt Midyett, a senior mass communications major who is physically disabled, uses an electric wheelchair to get around. “It’s more of an inconvenience than a hardship because I have to change my route to class,” Midyett said. “I have it easier than most wheelchair users do.” It is a lot harder for manual wheelchairs to divert into the grass to dodge obstacles. Grass is more taxing and requires more energy to push through.

Contact Brandon Craven at cravenbp@warhawks.ulm.edu

The Student Government Association debated ways to increase community awareness and involvement in ULM at their regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday. The SGA is working on three big initiatives to promote the University: partnering with businesses to display ULM flags in their offices, increasing the number of locations that accept Warhawk Express and finding a way to remind stores how much of their money comes from ULM students. SGA President Brooke Dugas said she has been working with Mike Trevathan, the executive director of auxiliary enterprise administration, on the projects listed above. Dugas and SGA senators pitched ideas about how businesses can display their support for ULM. Many liked the idea of window flags featuring the recognizable ULM logo of a

warhawk swooping down above the school’s letters. Plans are still being worked out to set up these flags in businesses and to provide incentives for them to have the flags. Dugas said Trevathan has also been working closely with several area restaurants to set up Warhawk Express. Senators voted on the most popular restaurants for Dugas to take back to Trevathan. Warhawk Express works like a stored-value card, with deposits to the card being recorded on student fee bills. A card with the working name

Wingstop Raising Canes Newk’s Raceway Catfish Cabin “Ace Bucks” is also underway to help show businesses how much money ULM sends their way. The card has no monetary vaule. “Every time you go to a business and you pay something, you’ll also hand them this card,” Dugas explained. “This is really bringing to their attention that without [ULM] they probably wouldn’t have a business.” All programs are still in the early stages of development. No clear timetable has been set for implementing them. Contact Cole Avery at averyrc@warhawks.ulm.edu

No parking? No problem Car-jammed lots not an issue for skateboarders around campus by Devin Jones

While parking issues on campus can make getting to class a challenge, some students have chosen skateboarding as the answer to a problem almost all can relate to. When Ben McHenry, a freshman occupational therapy major from West Monroe, saw the growing number of students skateboarding on campus, he made the decision to pick up his board and join their ranks. “I hadn’t skated in a while, but I noticed others on campus skating and thought it would be a creative and effective way to get to and from class,” McHenry said. “It is a quicker method of transportation.” Students are not the only ones at ULM who are promoting the skateboarding trend. Mike Trevathan, ULM’s executive director of auxillary enterprises, thinks the growing popularity is a good thing for the univer-

sity. “I think attitudes are changing. It used to be frowned upon,” said Trevathan, who is also a skateboarder, said. “Boarders tend to be a lot more careful than pedestrians when they’re walking out into traffic.” Both McHenry and Trevathan listed exercise, a better frame of mind and lack of pollution as benefits for skateboarding around campus as opposed to driving a car. McHenry said so far he has found no problems with his skateboarding being accepted by fellow students. “People seem to respond well when they see me skating passed,” he said. McHenry was also happy with the efforts ULM has been putting in to repair the sidewalks around campus. When asked if there had been any complaints about skateboarders from pedestrians, Trevathan said he hadn’t heard of any. “I think the skateboarders are very aware of not shooting a board into somebody’s ankles,” Travathan said. contact Devin Jones at jonesdn@warhawks.ulm.edu

Skateboarder Ben McHenry rolls leisurely down the sidewalk.

Security different depending on the dorm by Jarred Keller

With the number of break-ins, burglaries and aggravated assault incidents going up each year since 2008, students want to know they are safe. Whether their dorms are three years old or 30, in their home away from home students want to know that they are secure in their on-campus housing. Some older on-campus housing lacks the same sophisticated security systems as their newer counterparts. Dillon Students in older dorms, like Masur and Madison, feel more at risk because they do not even implement a security system other than manually locking your door. Compare that to Commons I, Commons II and the apartments, which all have I.D. programmed entry. “I feel safer in the apartments than I did in Madison, said Armand Wilson, a junior vocal music education major. The dorms are so old that providing better security may be impossible because of the remodeling that might be needed. But, living in more expensive housing does not guarantee safety either. Despite the more contemporary design of the on-campus apartments, they also have lapses in security. Several entrances at the apartments are easily entered without a key due to ignored and much needed repairs. “We pay all this money to live well and strangers can just walk into our living space,” said Romaniski Dillon, a junior health studies major. Commons may be the safest buildings on campus because they cannot be entered without an I.D. card, keeping many intruders out. contact Jarred Keller at kellerjd@warhawks.ulm.edu

CORRECTION

photo by Robert Brown

In last week’s edition of the Hawkeye, it was reported that the Harry Potter Alliance meets every Friday. Meetings will be held every other Friday at 1 p.m as of Sept. 23.

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NEWS

photo by Lane Davis

A can floats in Bayou Desiard within campus grounds, reestablishing the need for more accessible trash cans along the banks of this body of water.

Toxicology hosts bayou cleanup to maintain healthy waterways Added trash cans along bayou’s banks may keep ULM clean by Devin Jones

photo by Rober Brown

Pharmacy student Atheia Holland studies in the library for the first round of tests this semester.

Exam schedules have some students smiling, others stressing out Different classes evaluate test times, how they clash

from St. Louis, Mo. “I like the fact that I can get all of my tests out the way, but also I hate it because I’m constantly studying for all that material.” However, testing schedules someby Anthony Drummer times vary between colleges at ULM. Testing is all part of the college The college of pharmacy, for examexperience, but the scheduling of ple, has its own test schedule that is those tests can sometimes be an is- separate from the rest of the university. Students are given a master schedsue. Undergraduates generally learn ule of all of their tests and finals for when they will have tests during the the semester shortly after classes befirst week of school after each teacher gin. Once the master schedule is out, hands out a syllabus. However, with pharmacy students have two weeks to thousands of students at this univer- get with their classmates and petition sity, it is impractical to accommo- to have the test dates moved to anothdate every student’s needs in the test er time. “They spread the tests out so that schedules for each class. As a result, sometimes tests overlap, and stu- you usually don’t have more than one dents have to take multiple tests on in the same day. I have time to study and do what I need to do,” said Kenthe same day or take them at night. “I don’t have weekly tests but when neth Parker, a pharmacy P3 from New it’s time for one, I usually have at least Orleans. 2, maybe 3,” said Meghan Conners, a contact Anthony Drummer at graphic design and marketing senior drummeac@warhawks.ulm.edu

Walking on the bridge across Bayou Desiard can be a beautiful scene, until one sees the amount of trash that litters the water. While there are benches along the bayou for students to sit, study and eat lunch, trash receptacles are hard to find, leading to individuals littering the banks with notebook paper, plastic from their lunches and drink cans, which end up floating in the water. In an effort to promote the importance of the bayou, the Toxicolo-

gy Department usually holds a bayou cleanup once a semester, which is open to all students and members of the community who wish to volunteer their time to help keep the campus beautiful. “We plan to organize another bayou clean up on campus,” said Mr. Shannon Banks of the Toxicology department. The toxicology department last held a cleanup in April 2011 along with Tau Omicron Chi, a professional and social club for toxicology majors. Banks encouraged students who were concerned with the condition of the bayou to take the initiative to pick up debris on their own. “The more times we clean it up, the

better,” Banks said. Some students believe that the administration should be more proactive in the measures taken for the preservation of the waterway that runs through our campus. “I think the university should provide more trash cans on campus and start using recycling bins to keep the bayou and the environment clean,” said Morgan Batten, a sophomore nursing major from West Monroe. Batten was also concerned for the well being of wildlife that inhabit Bayou Desiard and its surroundings. Banks said the next Bayou Cleanup will be in October at the earliest. contact Devin Jones at jonesdn@warhawks.ulm.edu

Organizations promote greater student recycling on campus High-traffic areas have bins to keep waste from dumps by Sydney Bonner

Several organizations on campus promote students to “go green” and increase recycling at ULM. The Child Development Center (CDC), mainly known for its child services on campus, has collected inkjet and laser printer cartridges in the Education Department and the College of Arts and Sciences since 2005. “This project serves two purposes: To help our university divert waste from landfills…and to generate funds for the center,” sad CDC Director Emily Williamson.

photo by Sydney Bonner

Freshman Anna Cross poses with a recycling bin, encouraging her fellow students to utilize recycling services.

As of 2007, the CDC teamed up with Greentec’s Think Recycle program and has added cell phones, dig-

ital cameras, mp3 players and laptops to their list of recyclable items. Several recycling bins are now located on campus next to building entrances, Hawkeye newsstands and coke machines. “I think it’s a great idea for our campus to include more recycling bins. This would be very beneficial,” said Anna Cross, a freshman from Monterey, La. Anna Cross said. Chi Beta Gamma, a professional radiologic technologist organization, also deals with several philanthropic events including one called “Cleaning the Campus.” These campus organizations are always interested in people donating their recyclables or time. contact Sydney Bonner at bonners@warhawks.ulm.edu

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NEWS

President Nick Bruno’s Investiture Full schedule of events at www.ulm.edu/investiture

International students add flavor to college life by Lesley Engolia

It is said that variety is the spice of life, and an impressive congregation of international students proves this at ULM every day. This semester, ULM welcomes 55 new students from outside the United States. They join almost 200 international students who have been drawn to ULM from all parts of the world to take part in academics, athletics or other pursuits. Many of these students learned about ULM through online advertisements, mailers, magazines or just by word of mouth. At some countries’ U.S. embassies, information on studying in the U.S. is provided to students wishing to explore the possibilities of an American education both for undergraduate and graduate study. Of about 50 represented at ULM, those with the most students include Nigeria, Nepal, India and Canada. These students’ transitions are made possible through the efforts of

ULM’s International Students and Services Office. According to Mara Loeb, director of the program, the staff acts as facilitators to international students. “We advise [students] on immigration documents, and we help them adjust to our culture,” she said. “We also report to the Department of Silva Homeland Security, keep documents up to date and help with housing.” Gabriel Silva, a freshman finance and political science major from Brazil, said he is thoroughly enjoying his time at ULM. “I went to high school in this area when a family picked me to live with them, and I came to some ULM games and liked the environment here,” he said. “Here, everyone is known, and you can have a good relationship with a professor…if you

“They bring the world to ULM.” Mara Loeb

photo by Lesley Engolia

Mara Loeb, director of the International Students and Services Office, points to the Nepal region of a map, showing where many of her students are from.

need help, all you need to do is ask.” New programs are in place to help international students adapt to a new way of life and feel more at home in the United States. The American Conversation Partners program, in which an American student is matched with an international student, allows unfamiliar students to learn more about English and U.S. culture first-

hand. Additionally, the international student lounge, known as Culture Connection, has been launched on the first floor of Strauss Hall. It creates an atmosphere of relaxation and comfort for foreign students, and it is equipped for Skype and multicultural media. Recruitment of new students is an ongoing goal with University Presi-

dent Nick Bruno, who pledged to increase the number of international students at ULM. A new negotiation with South Korea was just completed, and contact with schools in China is currently underway. The International Student Expo, which will take place in November, allows both domestic and international students to learn about other cultures and find out about study abroad programs in other countries. Loeb said she continues to be astounded by the personas and abilities of international students. “They are amazingly resilient, bold, brave and adventurous,” she said. “They bring the world to ULM.” contact Lesley Engolia at engolila@warhawks.ulm.edu

Style show displays business attire by Cole Avery

photo by Robert Brown

A student at last year’s show flashes his sense of business style while strutting down the catwalk.

In a highly competitive job market, a first impression can be the difference between getting hired and being in the unemployment line. The ULM Office of Career Connections will host its annual style show on Wednesday, Sept. 21 at 7 p.m. on the second floor of the SUB to teach students how to make that good first impression by showing students how to dress for the business world. “We want our students to be the best that they can be,” said Alberta Green, director of Career Connections. More than 350 students are expected at the style show, which will present appropriate outfits for dress at functions such as interviews, business lunches, charity events, confer-

ences, career fairs and more. Those attending the show can win door prizes from various clothing stores. The style show is one of several activities the career center hosts to prepare students for the upcoming career fair on Oct. 12 in the Fant-Ewing Coliseum. A pre-fair workshop is held the day before to prep students on how to work the room and make the most of their time at the fair. Career Connections offers several different ways to help students find jobs. Students can enter their name into the center’s database to be contacted when employers come calling. The center’s “Backpack to Briefcase” program helps graduating seniors strengthen resumes, clean their social media accounts and learn how to be an attractive job candidate.

“At ULM, our career center is very proactive in helping students seek out appropriate careers for their majors,” Green said. The center’s approach seems to be working. In the past month and a half, five different employers have been hiring students in positions that they can build careers on. El Chico was in the Career Connections office last week conducting interviews for a marketing position. Storeowner Monica Sparkman said she was very impressed with the candidates ULM presented. “I would come back here for any position I needed,” said Sparkman. “If I needed management, I would definitely come here.” contact Cole Avery at averyrc@warhawks.ulm.edu

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September 19, 2011

OPINION

Dearest reader: We want you!

KELSEY HARGROVE It is officially the fifth issue of the Hawkeye, and I can’t help but wonder: How many of you are out there reading this right now? I know there is a power in communication and a power in the written word. Now I want to know exactly how many people are listening. Like Uncle Sam, we want you! Think of this as your official recruitment slip to let your voice be heard through the Hawkeye newspaper.

I would like to invite you to send me an email, post a comment online or anything thing that gives us your feedback. We’ve said it since the very start, and we’ll say it again: We here at the paper are nothing without you, our readers. Give us your thoughts. Tell us your opinions. I, personally, want to hear what you have to say. It is always a thrill to get people that are interested in being published. Already we have received two letters to the editor concerning the natatorium, one from each side of the issue. I love the idea of opening up the floor to discussion. This is your campus, your newspaper and your voice. You have a right to be heard.

HAWKEYE P.O.V. When the enrollment numbers for this semester were first released, this editorial board felt the administration had put so much spin on them that we would be sick from the dizziness. The numbers reflected a drop of about 350 students, but we were made to believe this was a good thing. Or rather, we were headed in the right direction as a university. After the initial skepticism had passed and the investigation began, it turns out that maybe we are headed in the right direction. Yes, overall numbers are down. But the losses come mostly from part-time students. And it should be noted that we cannot forget these students either. Chances are they have it harder than the average student. They are part-timers for a reason, and chances are its because live has gotten in the way. All other enrollment categories are up. Full-time students, firsttime freshman, graduate students, doctoral students and international students all reflect higher numbers than at this time last year. This is a good thing. In order to be successful and survive as an institution in the bitter higher education climate Baton Rouge has created, we have to constantly be improving. While certain members of government are playing politics with our lives and our educations here in Louisiana, we have to be the best university we can be, so enemies of higher education can have as little ammunition as possible. Nothing is off limits to some of these people. Just ask UNO and Southern-New Orleans how they feel about the direction education is taking in this state. The move by the University to actively target students that can perform at higher levels will make our foundation stronger. A continued influx of brighter and brighter students will translate to a stronger institution. Similarly, we have an opportunity to strenthen our school while we are here. We should approach each day as a chance to excel in the classrooms, playing fields or whereever we have the chance to shine. Let us strive toward the excellence we know we possess so that when we do graduate, we can hold our heads high as ULM alumns.

In America, I think we take for granted our right to vote, our freedom of speech and all of the many things we are given merely by being born in this country. As an individual picking up this newspaper, I believe that you have shown a mark of interest and yearning to be something greater. The news is here for you. We want to let you know what is happening at your campus. Similarly, we want you to tell us what is going on so we can pass it on to others. There are a lot of reasons to be proud of your alma mater and a lot of reasons to be proud of your country. Why not take an interest in the news that keeps you informed about them both? It’s like when you go to the doctor. If something is wrong, you want to know about it. Similarly if you find you are in perfect physical condition, wouldn’t you like to celebrate it? We try to do both. We try to give you news regarding all aspects of campus life that we can. After all, what happens in one place often affects another. We are a campus family here as well as a community. Family may sometimes fight, but its all part of life. The news is here to help one side talk to another and share the good and the bad. So, again, I would like to recruit you. My email is here at the end of

this article. The whole site of Hawkeye Online (www.ulmhawkeyeonline.com) is ready and waiting for comments on any and every article we publish here in the paper. I encourage you to take advantage of this offer to say your piece. It is one of the rights we have fought for over 200 years in this country. Don’t let it go to waste. contact Kelsey Hargrove at hargrokr@warhawks.ulm.

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OPINION LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Students shouldn’t have to pay for pools they don’t even use I believe that the majority of the general public is misinformed regarding the situation with the natatorium. The majority of students at ULM do not use the natatorium, and I strongly believe that students shouldn’t have to bear the expenses of something they do not utilize. I have discussed with several students their opinion on the issue and they strongly supported the closing of the natatorium if we could use the space for more practical purposes. These same people also liked the idea of trying to get a new swimming pool that would be better suit-

ed for relaxation and social activities instead of a pool that serves just as a competition and exercise pool like the one we have now (especially since it is in need of costly repairs). I believe that once the students of ULM and the community of Monroe see the plans and the possibilities of what could be built here on campus, there will be strong support of closing the current pool and adding anew. These new plans and renovations will be another huge step in enhancing ULM and making it one of the premier universities in Louisiana. Clint Branton Sterlington, La.

comic courtesy of MCT Campus

If we are capable, why do they make us go to class?

JOHN SANDERS

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In society you normally would not want to miss out on something you paid for. As my Econ teacher Paul Nelson says, “If you bought a ticket to a movie and they only played half of it, you would leave angry.” In school however it is rare to see anyone complain when a teacher lets you out early. So if we are paying to come here, why are we forced to attend class? In my mind, I am buying a service, and I should decide if I have to attend class or not. I know what classes I need to sit through a lecture in and which not. For instance, I do not need to sit through a class period for computer literacy. I know my way around Microsoft Office, and that would have wasted my time. Luckily there was an online class, and I just did all the assignments within a week. I got an A, but here is the kicker: With how

this university is set up, I could have gotten an F for that class if I had taken a non-online course. So even though I was fully capable of accomplishing the entire semester’s worth of work in a week, if I did not attend the actual class my teacher could force drop me after the drop date, and I would get an F. So in that case, I would be pissed because I know the material. Why should I waste an hour of my day two to three times a week to being bored in a class room? I think we should not be forced to attend any class. We pay for the service, and if the student wants to just show up for test, I think that is acceptable. I understand it is all about trying to get everyone to pass, but in reality not everyone is meant for college. So instead of forcing us to endure a lecture we will learn nothing from, just let us skip. It is my money I am wasting if I fail, but it would be fair if I failed if I cannot determine which classes I need to attend and which I do not. Maybe I should not be in college at all.

contact John Sanders at sanderjz@warhawks.ulm.edu

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September 19, 2011

NEWS

Enrollment reflects drop in students, ULM improves by Cole Avery

Preliminary enrollment numbers for the fall semester reflect a drop in total students, but the administration said overall the University has improved. The numbers show that 8,515 students are enrolled for the fall semester, down from 8,858 students that were here this time last year. Administration officials said most of the loss could be accounted for by a lower number of part-time students. The exact cause for fewer parttime students is unclear, but Vice President of Academic Affairs Eric Pani said the drop could be because of the economy. “In economic situations Hutchins (right) debates in favor of online education against Tiffee (right corner) who represents traditional learning.

like we’re in now, sometimes people just don’t have the funds to continue their education,” said Pani. “A lot of times it is those part-time students that get affected.” The economy could be steering students toward community colleges, which are cheaper. Rather than focus on the overall drop, administrators are taking a “quality vs. quantity” approach. A press release from the University said that enrollment figures for fulltime students, graduate students, doctoral students and international students are all higher. Average ACT scores are at record highs, the average being 21.8. Laura Miller of the Department of

Recruitment and Admissions said ULM is actively pursuing students in high-population areas. She said ULM is interested in “quality students who are better prepared than can make progress, who we can retain and graduate.” She said that remote recruiters have been hired to live and recruit in different zones. One recruiter works the Lafayette, Lake Charles and Houston zones. Another works New Orleans. A different recruiter recruits in Baton Rouge and the North Shore cities while a fourth recruiter handles Shreveport and Dallas. Miller said students entering by the fall semester of 2014 would face a change in admission requirements.

The number of required core classes would rise from 17 to 19. ACT requirements will also increase. Students requiring developmental courses will not be accepted. The tougher admission standards are aimed at cutting potential students who may struggle because they are not yet ready for college. contact Cole Avery at averyrc@warhawks.ulm.edu

Bill and Linda Ramden Public Debate series

photos by Kelsey Hargrove

Representatives debate fate of traditional schooling vs the Internet use of tomorrow’s college students by Kelsey Hargrove

A battle between online and traditional college education took place as the first of two debates in the Bill and Linda Ramden Public Debate series launched in Stubbs on Tuesday. Dr. Lesli Pace, associate professor of communication, invited Jeremy Hutchins from the Texas State University in San Markos and Sean Tiffee from the University of Texas at Austin to come to ULM for a public debate regarding the future face of education. Hutchins was the first to speak as he outlined the parameters of the debate. The two speakers decided prior to the event that despite the likelihood that the future will host some combination of traditional and online education, Hutchins would defend a world in which solely online education was the norm. Tiffee would defend a world in which solely traditional methods existed. “Everyday we are asked to do more and more as professors and academic institutions while being provided less and less from our state governments,” Hutchins stated in his argument. With this said, Hutchins hoped to answer the question: How

do we provide the best education to the most students in the most economically efficient way? Hutchins argued that online education was the future because of its improved accessibility and economic advanRoberts tages. He also argued that the quality of online education could be equal to, if not superior to, traditional forms of education. In rebuttal, Tiffee said he was not opposed to technology, but was against the complete replacement of a classroom environment with a digital one. The future of a virtual education online would be “virtually worthless” according to Tiffee. Tiffee claimed that the improved accessibility that Hutchins supported was exaggerated. Tiffee also said that online education could possibly diminish educational value in a working environment. There is also a social aspect to traditional college that cannot be replaced in a digital classroom.

A vote at the end of the debate declared Tiffee the winner of the debate with the majority of votes in favor of traditional college education. Several students attending came from Dr. Pace’s argumentation and debate class. Joseph Roberts, a senior general studies major, said that even if the event had not been for class participation, he would have come. Roberts was one of 12 people that voted in favor of online education at the debate’s close. “I sympathize with people who want an education, and an online education is their only option,” Roberts said. Shelby On the other hand, Anna Shelby, a senior mass communication major said that “I voted for [Tiffee]. I like the more traditional method. I learn through interaction.” Shelby also said that by making college accessible to all, it makes people feel like they have to go to college when some people don’t need college to follow their job goals.

Second year graduate from mass communication Lionnell Smith did not vote saying he needed more time to deliberSmith ate. However he was leaning in the direction of online education. “I think that if I had voted, I would have voted in favor of online for the reason that I agree that we don’t know where technology will be,” Smith said. “The generation we are raising now is completely technology ready. Everything they do is technology.” Nov. 22 will mark the second debate in the Bill and Linda Ramden Public Debate series, as British debaters will come to debate with ULM students. Students in the argumentation and debate classes

are currently competing to earn the chance to be part of this event. contact Kelsey Hargrove at hargrokr@warhawks.ulm.edu

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Bruno, students speak on natatorium Campus leadership weighs in on natatorium debate; urges students to share their voices by Cole Avery

While some members of the community continue to ratchet up efforts to keep the natatorium an indoor swimming facility, students seem to be taking a more patient approach to the topic. For the first month of the semester, most of the student population have been relatively quiet about their feelings toward the debilitated building, because they are waiting for alternative plans to surface before making up their minds. “I want the students to have whatever facility on this campus they feel best meets their needs,” said Student Government Association President Brooke Dugas. Dugas said student conversation about the natatorium will begin to heat up after the architect comes to present ideas for use of the space where the natatorium currently sits. Architect Nick Middleton, the same architect who designed the new residence halls, is expected to return to campus within the first two weeks of October to present ideas at student forums.

Until the plans are presented, most students likely will not have an opinion because without knowing the options, there are no sides to take. Even though students may be waiting to decide, some community members have been very vocal in their support of keeping an in- Dugas door swimming facility. A campaign was launched in the summer to “save the natatorium” in an effort to sway student opinion, but it’s a campaign that University President Nick Bruno said is “undermining” the students. “When you start telling [students] what to do, they’re going to become angry,” said Bruno. Bruno said the University gave the community until Dec. 1 to raise money and membership for the natatorium. So far, they have chosen to spend their money and time on things like a Facebook group, yard signs, t-shirts and advertisements. The latest numbers reflect that

community efforts to boost enrollment have yielded a grand total of 43 non-student memberships at the natatorium, a number that Bruno thinks needs improving if the community hopes to win their argument. “I think it’s going to take many, many more than 43 members to have a significant impact on revenue,” said Bruno. Even fewer students use the pool. On average, only 20 to 25 students use the building per week. That number has some student leaders worried that fees are being wasted. Ahmaad Solmone, a senior mass communication major from Hammond and SGA senator, said that to him, not enough students use the natatorium to keep it open. “I don’t think an inside pool is relevant on a college campus because most people go to pools to hang out,” Solmone said. Ben Young, a senior marketing major from Rayville and president of the Campus Activities Board, agreed with Solmone that students at ULM need a place to have fun on campus. “There’s no place on campus people can hang out leisurely besides a dorm or study room,” Young said. Opponents to the outdoor pool argue that people can only use it a few months out of the year, but Young said the addition of a recreation area

“When you start telling students what to do, they’re going to get angry.” Nick Bruno along with the outdoor pool would make all the difference. “If there was a recreation place, then people could use it all year,” Young said. Both Young and Solmone support the idea of an outdoor pool along with a recreation center, but both said they would acYoung cept whatever decision the students make. At least one student does support the idea of keeping an indoor pool. Jasmine Newton, a senior prepharmacy major from Montgomery, La., said that while she likes the idea of an outdoor pool and activity center, if given the choice she would choose to renovate the natatorium. “You can swim anywhere in the

summer, but in the winter you always have the natatorium,” Newton said. Community organizers maintain that a compromise can be reached so that everyone gets what they want. Organizers have made clear their plans to attend the forums and weigh in on the discussion. Ultimately, students will have the final say as student fees will be used to pay for the building. “[Students] have got to decide if we’re going to keep going like we’ve been going until [the natatorium] falls apart, or they may decide they’re not going to put any more money into a building they don’t use,” said Bruno.

contact Cole Avery at averyrc@warhawks.ulm.edu

visit the natorium forum on www.ulmhawkeyeonline.com

Administration restructures hierarchy Richters highlights vice-presidential restructuring by Cole Avery

Stephen Richters was hired as the new executive vice president for the University, highlighting one of the many changes of the administration restructuring that took effect earlier this month. University President Nick Bruno announced in July his intention to restructure the administrative chart and eliminate two of the vice president positions. The goals of the plan are to save money and tighten the duties required of each office. “I’m optimistic [the restructuring] is going to benefit our campus pretty well as soon as it is fully implemented,” Bruno said.

ULM no longer has a vice president for business affairs or a vice president of advancement and external affairs, a move that is expected to save the University approximately $350,000, but that amount will not be realized until 2013. Perhaps the most controversial of the changes within the administration was the recent hiring of Richters as executive vice president. Under former University President James Richters Cofer, Richters gained a reputation among faculty as being a heavyhanded administrator. The reputation was enough of a concern for Bruno that he asked different faculty members how they would feel if Richters got the job.

“It is my responsibility to make sure all my vice presidents... adopt the style of management that I have.” Nick Bruno Bruno said some faculty could see a difference in Richters since Bruno took over, but others still had reservations. Ultimately, Bruno made the hire, and he said he does not foresee any problems. “It is my responsibility to make sure all my vice presidents and all those who report to me adopt the

type of style of management that I have, which is much more patient,” said Bruno. “I expect them to be fair and evaluate the process before they take actions.” Bruno does not expect any major problems with the changes. He said operations may be slower right now because administration is adjusting to fewer staff. Bruno said they are also still adjusting to him. “I think many are still trying to feel me out because they are trying to learn my style,” he said. Vice President of Academic Affairs Eric Pani said he expects most people will be pleased with cuts to the administration because money saved there would otherwise be realized by cuts to faculty. “If you ask almost anybody, if you had a choice to cut an administrator or faculty, they’d cut the administrator,” Pani said.

The number of vice presidents after two were eliminated Former Vice President of Business Affairs David Nicklas retired. Former Vice President of Advancement and External Affairs Don Skelton has remained with ULM in the role of special assistant to the president, a position that will be eliminated after Skelton completes projects he was working on before the restructuring. After that, he is expected to retire.

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FREESTYLE

New planet, potential life

Pastor, wife open coffeehouse; church membership increases by Jamie Arrington

TheTable is a young adult ministry at Christ Church West Monroe with a relaxed, coffee house feel that welcomes young adults ages 18-30 from any denomination. Feeling the young adult demographic was overlooked, young adult outreach pastor Jeremy Lowe and his wife Dana created TheTable, a group for bible-believing individuals. TheTable began in Oct. 2010 with only 20 members; it now reaches over 150 young adults. TheTable is held in a local community church and head pastor Tom Lowe caters to any and all young adults. TheTable hopes to provide

a home church to students or otherwise help student find another church by means of their connections. Many members of TheTable already have a church home, but they still attend every Thursday at 7 p.m. Juri Thompson, sophomore biology major from Monroe, said TheTable is an open and inviting place. “The people there instantly invite you in and make you part of the group,” Thompson says. Leaders and members of TheTable recently visited ULM with their PopTart Outreach in hopes to meet and mingle with students. On Wednesday, they packed over 250 Pop-Tarts for their second trip on campus, dis-

tributing the toaster pastries in Scott Plaza. The Table’s latest event, The Burn, will be held Friday, Sept. 23. Lowe described it as “12-hour non-stop worship from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m.” Various worship leaders from around the community will be at Christ Church West Monroe to lead the worship service. Normal services are held Thursday nights at 7 p.m. at Christ Church West Monroe. You can also contact TheTable via Facebook at facebook.com/thetable and Twitter at Twitter/thetableccwm. contact Jamie Arrington at arringjl@warhawks.ulm.edu

Movie remakes draw uncertainty by Jamie Arrington

With many remakes and reboots coming out, some students are apprehensive about going to the movies. “Footloose,” scheduled for release Oct. 14, is a remake from the original 1984 classic. Another remake “Dirty Dancing” is scheduled to come out in 2013. “Hollywood needs to shy away from the classics. You can’t remake ‘Dirty Dancing.,” said Huyen Nguyen, a junior health studies major from Monroe. “The Help” is on its fourth week in theaters and has already received a lot of buzz. The movie, based on the book with the same name by Kathryn Stock-

ett, has already accumulated $96 million and is steadily rising. Alongside “The Amazing SpiderMan” reboot is “The Dark Knight Rises,” the last installment of the latest Batman remakes. The second installment, commonly known as Heath Ledger’s last film before his death in 2008, was ranked 3rd highest grossing film at that time, with $533 million. When asked if remakes affected her going to the movies, Shelby Wright, sophomore music major, said, “Absolutely, I don’t want to spend money on something I won’t really enjoy.” contact Jamie Arrington at arringjl@warhawks.ulm.edu

Scientists have found another planet known as a super-Earth that could potentially support life. The planet is being called “HD 85512 b.” It’s possibly a rocky world 3.6 times the size of the Earth, and it orbits the edge of its star’s habitable zone. More research on the planet will take place to confirm the potential existence of water.

photo by Jamie Arrington

Joshua Green (left) stars as Link Larkin with leading lady Emily Lovelady as Tracy Turnblad in “Hairspray” at the Strauss Theater in October.

Students star in lead roles for upcoming ‘Hairspray’ by Jamie Arrington

Strauss Main Stage starts off their fall season by bringing back the 60’s. Hairspray, a musical set in 1962 about pleasantly plump Tracy Turnblad’s fight for integration, stars two of ULM’s very own. Elementary education sophomore Emily Lovelady stars as Tracy Turnblad alongside Joshua Green, a piano performance senior, as Link Larkin. This is their first time to be in a musical production. “Tracy means standing up for what you believe in,” said Lovelady.

The cast practices over 15 hours a week from singing lessons to learning dance routines. “All the hard work is rewarding, because the performance will pay off,” said Green. To prepare for the role, Green said he has been watching episodes of “Happy Days” to learn a thing or two from Fonzie, as well as listening to music from the time period. The play is scheduled to be performed in the Strauss Theater in October. contact Jamie Arrington at arringjl@warhawks.ulm.edu

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Reality vs creativity who wins this battle

SYDNEY BONNER What exactly does creativity mean? Are reality TV shows taking over? Pay-per-view consists of the newest episodes of “Jersey Shore” and shows like “Entertainment Tonight.” What happened to our favorite old flicks that we grew up loving? Creative flicks included original ideas that were hard to match up with. Nowadays, it feels as if it’s all about the harsh reality of things. It seems like people always are focused on the wrong thing whenever they tune in to watch a program. Reality shows include drama and real life people with issues that are seen daily. Modern-day media flock at the chance to see what our famous stars are up to. MTV’s “Teen Mom” has become a big hit in the past year. Why

so? Because it is a modern-day issue and people love to see the personal lives of others broadcasted. Typically, we are nosy people. We yearn to seek out the negative things that we live in today. Is this good for the future of our world and media as we now know it? Are there still creative people out there? Movies and news stories that are original still fill up our modernday publications. In fact, it might be something that we have to look a little harder to find, but looking just might be worth it. Shows that are scripted in a creative way are always interesting to watch, whereas reality shows you will always know what to expect. Creative shows and media are always a great way to escape from the harsh realities we live in today. People love to see the positive sides and think better about our world. Creativity can lead to eccentric ideas, but that is the beauty of seeing just how they turn out. It’s personal preference on what you want to surround yourself with. contact Sydney Bonner at bonners@warhawks.ulm.edu

The Lion King is in theaters for only two weeks. A childhood classic for many, the movie was recently released in 3-D.

“We live in an age of darkness. A world full of fear, hate and intolerance. But in every age, there are those who will fight against it” Storm X-men

JELLY CAKE

3 cups flour 2 cups sugar (depending on how sweet you want it) 3 teaspoons baking powder 3 eggs 1-1/2 stick butter Vanilla or Lemon flavor (whichever is preferred) 1 cup of milk; depending on thickness 18oz “Smuckers” Jelly (whatever flavored jelly is preferred) Preheat oven to 350 degrees Flour three baking pans Spray with nonstick cooking spray In a bowel, add all dry ingredients except sugar Melt butter. After butter is melted, make sure it cools completely. After butter cools, mix eggs and 2 cups sugar. Mix dry and wet ingredients. Add jelly of choice. Add milk to batter. If batter isn’t thick enough to ones liking, add more milk. Pour batter into three separate pans and bake at 350 degrees for 40-45 minutes until brown. Before removing cake from oven, give extra time to ensure it’s baked as desired. Stick a toothpick into the center. If it comes out clean, it’s done. After cakes are done, place them to the side and let cool for about 15 minutes. In a separate bowel, pour whatever flavor jelly and mix 3-4 tablespoons of sugar into the jelly. After the cakes are cooled, begin stacking and spreading jelly on each layer one at a time.

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Italian designer Peter Dudas has designed a hybrid bike that is simple but exotic. The minimalist bike is primarily finished in carbon that makes it both flexible and durable. With hubless wheels, there is no bike chain for a clean, elegant and sporty design.

A recumbent bicycle is a bicycle that places the rider in a laid-back reclining position. The riderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s weight is distributed comfortably over a larger area, supported by back and buttocks.

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1957 First American underground nuclear bomb is tested at Las Vegas, Nev. 1928 Mickey Mouse debuts with “Steamboat Willie” at Colony Theater, NYC. 1901 11 baseball games cancel due to the funeral for Pres. William McKinley. 1881 The 20th president of the United States, James A. Garfield, dies of wounds inflicted by an assassin. sudoku

ACROSS 1 Internet letters 4 President who appointed Kagan to the Supreme Court 9 Stuns with a blow 14 Code cracker’s cry 15 Noses around 16 Good smell 17 “No holds barred!” 20 Diplomatic quality 21 Like many rappers’ jeans 22 Where there’s gold, in prospectorspeak 28 Deli spread 29 Kneecap 31 “Les __”: show featuring Jean Valjean 34 Aussie reptile 36 In a few minutes 37 Manipulate 38 Swallow one’s pride 42 Singer Sumac 43 Fleshy area below the knee 45 Scotch partner 46 Ellipsis element 47 Nibbled at, with “of” 51 Nadirs 53 Worker with icing and sprinkles 57 “... stirring, not __ mouse” 58 Belgian river 60 Ruler to whom the quote formed by the starts of 17-, 22-, 38- and 53-Across is often attributed 66 Three-time U.S. Open winner Ivan 67 Sympathetic words 68 Directional suffix 69 Trumpets and trombones, e.g. 70 “The Taming of the __” 71 Deli bread DOWN 1 Animator Disney 2 Deli bread 3 Keep an eye on

4 Decide 5 Garment with cups 6 Have a bug 7 __ toast 8 B-flat equivalent 9 “Rats!” 10 Diamondpatterned socks 11 Animal housing 12 Aussie bird 13 Used a stool 18 Pair in the tabloids 19 Turkish general 23 Feudal armorbusting weapon 24 Banks of TV talk 25 Owl’s cry 26 Bridges of “Sea Hunt” 27 Way to verify an ump’s call, for short 30 Med sch. subject 31 “__ obliged!” 32 “I, Robot” author Asimov 33 Nintendo princess 35 Keeps in the email loop, briefly 39 Hershey’s candy in a tube 40 Smell 41 Trumpet effect 44 Documents with doctored birth dates, say 48 Cuts at an angle 49 Inkling 50 66-Across’s sport 52 Eyelid affliction 54 “Shoestring” feat 55 Big name in blenders 56 Second effort 59 Thinker Descartes 60 World Series org. 61 __ Lingus 62 Cell “messenger” 63 Dinghy propeller 64 Anger 65 First word in four state names

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Football falls short at #23 TCU, lose 17-38 by DeRon Talley

Despite the loss, ULM (1-2) put up a solid performance against the Hornfrogs. The first half was very competitve. ULM was in front at the end of the first quarter 17-14, but went scoreless in the final three quarters. The defense stood strong for about 30 minutes, with the team being

down by four points at the end of the first half, 21-17. To the start of the second half, the team folded on the opening kickoff, allowing TCU to return the kick and ULM would never fight back. The team plays the Iowa Hawkeyes on Saturday in Iowa City, Iowa. contact DeRon Talley at talleydl@warhawks.ulm.edu

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Senior Troy Evans fights through Grambling’s blockers in ULM’s win over the Tigers at Malone Stadium.

Football anchored by tough defense Senior duo leads by example; puts on show for fans by DeRon Talley

When you are only as strong as your weakest link, what do you do? ULM’s defense has two solutions: Seniors Darius Prelow and Troy Evans. “We have the same mentality. We are trying to win,” Prelow said. Evans and Prelow, both natives of Shreveport, make up for the lapses a 3-3-5 defense would normally face. Evans said, “We are out here to win. We try to give the fans a good show.” Evans drilled the Grambling offense with big tackles in his first home game as a senior. Evans rushed off the line, slamming Grambling quarterback D.J. Williams to the ground twice for sacks. Evans said, “They (teammates) know I’m going to bring it, and that forces them to play on a high level.” Prelow plays safety for the ULM defense; a title he does not take lightly. Prelow said, “I pride myself in making big plays.” Prelow refers to plays like the one in the second quarter of the Florida State game. The Seminoles backed ULM down to the red zone, but ULM came out with an interception that hit Prelow right between the numbers. Prelow stepped right into Florida State quarterback E.J. Manuel’s passing lane, causing the first turnover of

Former running back shot Frank Goodin was shot after being involved in a fist fight in July. The other man opened fire on the ULM alum, landing five gun shot wounds to his upper body. Goodin has now recovered. In 2009, Goodin had a career game against Western Kentuckey where he rushed for 169 yards and one touchdown. for more on Goodin, go to: www.ulmhawkeyeonline.com

the game. “I try to make plays for my team. When I intercept the ball, I’m just doing what I can to get my offense the ball,” he said. Prelow leads the Warhawks with two interceptions on the season, also picking off a pass against Grambling State’s D.J. Williams. Evans said, “He (Prelow) is everything that people say he is. Not just one of the best in the country, but in the nation.” He said, “You’re not on ice every time a deep ball goes in the air because you know Prelow is back taking care of it.” The Warhawks return home Oct. 8 to take on Ark. State

contact DeRon Talley at talleydl@warhawks.ulm.edu

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Eleanor Benjamin jumps off the ramp in Saturday’s competition in Bayou Desiard.

Water ski freshmen places 1st at home tournament; helps team dominate bayou desiard by Lee Anna Cardwell

Darius Prelow (above) focuses on leading the Warhawks.

photo by Srdjan Marjanovic

The ULM water ski team dominated the bayou at their home tournament Saturday with standout performances from first year skiers. This year’s team includes nine freshmen, and although it may be young, it’s definitely not lacking in talent. The Warhawks won the men’s slalom, with four of their five skiers scoring in the top five out of 32 competitors. ULM freshmen James Earl and Tyler Scott tied for first place and set

the standard for the tournament. “I skied my personal best today. I haven’t even done that well in practice,” Earl said. ULM also breezed through women’s slalom with Warhawk skiers taking three of the top five places. contact Lee Anna Cardwell cardwela@warhawks.ulm.edu

for more coverage go to: www.ulmhawkeyeonline.com

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Volleyball keeps winning; junior Markova named ‘Player of the Week’ by Zach Ham

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Junior Zuzana Markova spikes over a defender at the ULM Activity Center.

The ULM women’s volleyball team continues their winning ways this season and others around the conference are starting to take notice as well. The Warhawks, who had a very disappointing season last year, are already on their way to a successful season thus far. Part of the reason for success is the continued great play from junior Zuzana Markova. The Czech Republic native led her team down to Cajun country in Thibodaux to take part in the Nicholls State tournament, fresh off her “Play-

er of the Week” honors. Although very talented on the court, she is very humble about her skills. “I am very thankful I got ‘Player of the Week’, but it also gives the team recognition,” Markova said. She said, “It shows how hard we have been working and I could not do the things I do if I did not have my teammates out there with me.” Coach Earnest Vasquez said, “I am very proud of Zuzana, but I wish all my players could get ‘Player of the Week.’” He said, “They have all worked hard and are deserving, but still I

“I am very thankful... It shows how hard we have been working.” Zuzana Markova am happy for ZuZana and the way she has been playing. It also is nice the team gets some credit as well because it shows how hard we work as a team.” contact Zach Ham at hamzg@warhawks.ulm.edu

photos by Srdjan Marjanovic

Freshman Bethany Park goes up for a headshot in the win against Grambling.

Grambling scoreless against soccer Junior goalkeeper Holland works hard to get 1st start by Kiki Elmore

The soccer team (4-3-1) routed the Grambling State Tigers on Friday in a 6-0 shutout at the ULM Soccer Complex. “We were coming out here expecting to play hard and come out on top,” freshman forward Taylor Bonetti said. Against Grambling, Bonetti scored her fourth goal of the season to give the Warhawks an early 1-0 lead.

Sophomore Taylor Epperson put two more goals on the board in a three-minute span to give the Warhawks a 3-0 lead. To push the lead more, Alyssa Lopez added a pair of goals and an assist to Alyssa Wooden. Lopez scored her first goal of the game to push the lead to 4-0. In the 63rd minute, Wooden scored her fifth goal of the season, a team high. To complete the shutout, junior

Alex Holland made her first appearance of the season as goalkeeper. “The best players are going to play,” coach Stacey Lamb said. “Alex had an outstanding week of training and earned it.” Lamb said the team has two great goalkeepers who like to compete. She said no matter who is protecting the net, “you will see excellent goalkeeping.” The Warhawks play their first conference game on the road against Troy on Friday in Troy, Ala. contact Kiki Elmore at elmorel@warhawks.ulm.edu

Senior Emily LyBarger injured LyBarger had been fighting knee injuries since the start of the season and went down in the 66th minute in the Warhawks win over Grambling. MRI results are pending, but coach Stacey Lamb said, sitting out will be a decision that will be in LyBarger’s best interest.

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