Gadhafi killed during fire fight in Libyan desert p2
Student actors perform play series in Spyker p 10
Win $100 gift card in the Halloween Costume Contest p 13
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October 24, 2011
NATATORIUM DEBATE
Water ski team
LEGACY OF COMMUNITY
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FUTURE OF UNIVERSITY
Pool debate heats up as plans emerge p 9 Natural history museum joins list of premier state sites Louisiana’s Heroes and Heritage Trail will feature ULM as a place to visit by Cole Avery
The ULM Natural History Museum was added to Louisiana’s “Heroes and Heritage Trail” Thursday in a dedication ceremony held in the museum, located on the third floor of Sandel Hall. The goal of adding the museum to the list of other prestigious state museums is to bring awareness to what Secretary of State Tom
Schedler called “an absolute jewel.” Schedler visited the museum for the first time in April and said he was “flabbergasted” by not only the quality of the museum but also by how few people knew of its existence. Mary Durusau, director of museums for the secretary of state’s office, echoed Shedler’s praise of the museum. “It’s phenomenal what you have here, and anything we can do to shine a bright light on that, we will,” Durusau said.
See MUSEUM, p 4
NATIONAL CHAMPIONS by DeRon Talley and Jade Thomas
The water ski team won its 23rd National Championship at the 33rd Collegiate Water Ski National Championships on Oct. 13-15, in Zachary, La. In the three-day event, the team won two individual titles. Sophomore Tyler Scott from Covington won the individual title for the
men’s slalom in 1 buoy at 39-1/2 feet off. “I don’t know if there’s a better feeling,” Scott said. “Coach (Treina) Landrum pushes us to be the best.” Junior Zach Worden from Deltona, Fla. won the men’s jumping title with 194 feet and 1,640.0 overall points.
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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 editor - Stormy Knight 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.
NATION
STATE
Gadhafi killed in crossfire after capture
Exotic animals Sanity ruling shot after man issued in child releases them beheading case
LIBYA — Libyans cheered the fate of ousted dictator Moammar Gadhafi into the early hours of Friday after his death in what witnesses described as a crossfire that followed his arrest by revolutionary forces. Gadhafi was captured alive and unharmed as troops from the National Transitional Council overran his hometown of Sirte on Thursday, but a gunbattle erupted between transitional council fighters and Gadhafi’s supporters as his captors attempted to load him into a vehicle. He was shot in the head during the battle. Gadhafi ruled Libya for 42 years before U.S.-backed rebels ousted him in August.
ZANESVILLE, Ohio —Authorities say 56 exotic animals escaped from a farm Tuesday night. 49 were killed, and the rest were captured and taken to a zoo. The owner of the farm Terry Thompson was found dead last night on his property. Authorities say Thompson opened the cage doors and cut the wires on the cages, then killed himself. He died from a gunshot wound. Local sheriff Matt Lutz said Thompson’s body was “bothered” by the animals. Among the animals killed include 18 tigers, 17 lions, two grizzly bears, six black bears, three cougars, two wolves and one baboon.
STATE ELECTION RESULTS
Governor Bobby Jindal
Career fair connects students with people looking to hire 50 plus companies “...several students landed search for their job internships, future employees by Sydney Bonner
Lt. Governor Jay Dardenne
Sec. of State Tom Schedler
BESE Board Jay Guillot
THIBODAUX, La. — A judge has ruled that a man accused of beheading and dismembering his 7-year-old disabled son cannot understand the f i r s t - d e g r e e Wright murder charge against him nor aid in his defense. State Judge John LeBlanc based his ruling Tuesday on reports from two court-appointed psychiatrists who examined 30-year-old defendant. Wright will now be sent to a state mental hospital for treatment.
The office of Career Connections and Experimental Education held their Fall Career Fair for junior and senior students interested in academic internships, full-time careers and new opportunities. Fifty companies came to the ULM campus Thursday to meet students who were looking for what they had to offer. The fair offered opportunities for a wide assortment of majors. Some of the many employers who attended were AR Department of Human Services, KNOE, Mary Kay Cosmetics, Progressive Bank, Sherwin-Williams, Take Shape for Life, U.S. Army Recruiting Station and many more. Although the fair was right before Fall Break, many students attended the event and came out successful. Students were also asked to wear business attire to the fair, have a name tag present and be properly groomed. The goal of the fair was for students to determine their long and short term plans for their careers. Atmospheric science alumni Alex Laird said, “This event helps people connect with companies and makes
interviews and even full-time careers.” Alberta Green,
Dir. of Career Connections the job searching process a lot easier.” The event included tons of giveaways for those who attended. Each booth had something to offer for students. Whether they came for a job or for some freebies, each student had a chance to become informed about an employer they may not have known about. Director of Career Connections and Experiential Education Alberta Green said, “This Career Fair was very beneficial because several students landed job internships, interviews and even full-time careers.” The office of Career Connections offers a Career Fair once in the fall and once in the spring, so there are opportunities for students looking for them. Visit their website www.ulm. edu/careerconnections. contact Sydney Bonner at bonners@warhawks.ulm.edu
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“Our troops will be home for the holidays.” Pres. Barack Obama announcing the end of combat in Iraq
CAMPUS CRIME BRIEFS Tara E. Fields, 20, of West Deborah Dr, Monroe, was arrested early Saturday for a DWI first offense. Police said in a report Fields was pulled over for a missing tag light. Upon questioning her, officers smelled alcohol on her breath. The report goes on to say Fields performed poorly on a field sobriety test. She gave a breath sample at the station showing her blood alcohol content to be over the legal limit. Makenzie R. jones of Cuba Blvd., Monroe, was arrested Friday for possession of marijuana, a minor in possession of alcohol, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of a scheduled drug. Police said in a report officers clocked Jones speeding. While talking to Jones, the officer found a bag containing a leafy substance in the pocket on the driver’s door. According to the report, further search of the vehicle revealed several open containers of alcoholic beverages and a glass pipe containing marijuana residue. The arresting officer said he found five partial bars of Xanax in her purse. Officers arrested Charles Tayler Bradley, 21,of Desiard St.,Friday for having an open container. Officers said in a report that while on another traffic stop, they saw Bradley, a passenger in the back seat, was not wearing his seat belt. He also had a pint of vodka that was partially consumed in a bag near his feet. Zachary Ryan Tibedeau, 23, of Bradley St., West Monroe, was arrested for DWI first offense. Officers said in a report Tibedeau was speeding and swerving, nearly hitting a car in the turning lane. The report goes on to say Tibedeau performed poorly on a field sobriety test, and he refused to take a breathalizer test.
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8-year-old shares story of life with pacemaker with college of nursing by Zach Brown
Kaitlynn Berry is just like any eightyear-old little girl. She sings Justin Bieber, loves to dress up, and watches SpongeBob SquarePants while eating Ramen Noodles. She also wants to be a nurse one day. On February 11, 2003, doctors gave birth to what they believed was a healthy little girl. About 24 hours after birth, one of the nurses noticed something wrong with Kaitlynn’s skin color. The nurse took her to ICU just before Kaitlynn’s heart crashed. “We would’ve never known anything was wrong,” said grandmother Patsy Berry. At 10 days old, Kaitlynn underwent surgery. At three-years-old, Kaitlynn went back for a pacemaker. Kaitlynn has been through six surgeries, more than most go through in a lifetime. Kaitlynn visited the nursing department Thursday, dressed in scrubs
BRIEFS
Flute students showcase talent with concert solos The flute students of Sandra Lunte will showcase solo performances Thursday 7:30 p.m. – 9 p.m. in the Emy-Lou Biedenharn Recital Hall. The event is free and open to the public. Contact the VAPA box office at 342-1414 or visit their office in Biedenharn 105 for additional information.
High schools play at Malone Stadium for festival ratings The High School Marching Festival will host district high school bands as they perform for ratings Tuesday from 6 - 9 p.m. at Malone Stadium. ULM’s band will also play. For ticket information, contact the Band Office at 342-1494. *CORRECTION: Our previous statement in the Hawkeye that the Chautauqua Nexus is funded by a grant through the University of Louisiana System, titled “Economic Growth and Culture Development” is misinformed. The Nexus is not funded by a grant.
with a small stethoscope hanging from her neck. Here she presented students and facility a slideshow of her life. Judy Hughes, assistant professor of nursing, had Kaitlynn come after her story was published in the News Star. Hughes is the grandmother of a child who also has a pacemaker, so she can relate to having a child with heart problems. “This is the only other case I’ve seen where a child this young was given a pacemaker,” Hughes said. Kaitlynn looks forward to playing a doctor in her Christmas musical this December. contact Zach Brown at brownzt@warhawks.ulm.edu
Pharmacy hosts walk for heart disease funds Colleges help raise awareness of US’s most lethal disease by Zach Brown
Heart disease has been the number one cause of death in Americans since the 1970’s. There are over 50 types of heart disease that affect the heart and the blood vessels within it. Congenital heart disease is a form that people are born with, while others develop over time. The American Heart Association’s (AHA) Heart Walk showed people the best way to help avoid heart disease is through prevention and awareness. Each year the College of Pharmacy hosts this walk to raise money for funding research, education and advocacy efforts of the AHA. This year ULM significantly improved its efforts by raising $2,308. The money was raised from mem-
bers of different departments. The pharmacy department, with 21 volunteers, raised $1,520. The Business department, with seven volunteers, raised $438. The Kinesiology department, with five volunteers, raised $350. Pharmacy volunteers spent weeks before the walk taking donations for the AHA. Anytime someone donated, their name was placed on a paper heart and placed on display in the College of Pharmacy. On the day of the walk, those volunteers performed BMI calculations, blood glucose screenings and the Student Nurses Association came out to help do blood pressure monitoring. The Pharmacy department and AHA do this every year to raise awareness by inspiring others to take the initiative to live a longer, happier and ultimately healthier life. contact Zach Brown at brownzt@warhawks.ulm.edu
Toxicology gets funds for water testing Students could get valued experience while bettering local environment by Sydney Bonner
The Department of Toxicology was awarded a grant of $564,496 by the Louisiana Environmental Quality and Protection Agency to observe the water quality and biological diversity in Bayou Lafourche and Turkey Creek tributaries. These watersheds were prioritized by the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture’s Mississippi River Basin Healthy Watershed’s initiative. They were also awarded $53,467 to monitor water quality in Joe’s Bayou near Delhi. Improvements will also be seen in Start, Tallulah and Bayou Desiard on campus. This two-year project is expected to have great effects on conserving wildlife habitats, improving water quality and helping to maintain agricultural productivity. The research collected by the Toxicology Department will be used in monitoring water quality. They will also partner with the ULM Plant-Soil Analysis Laboratory, the Northeast Delta Natural Resources Conservation Service and the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry. Kevin Baer, toxicology principle investigator, said, “This is a wonderful opportunity for our students and will give them a lot of practice for the Toxicology field as well as real world experience. Participation in these projects is essential for training the next generation of environmental toxi-
Toxicology students and a professor take water samples in the bayou.
cologists and scientists.” This is a voluntary project where all students can get involved in this conservation practice. Students will be trained to take water samples, learn hydrology techniques and reduce amounts of nutrients negatively affecting these watersheds. The grants will effect on campus is the area between the bayou and dorm parking lots. A land-
photo by Sydney Bonner
scape architect is currently drawing up plans that the department hopes to be active in spring 2012 for a wetland detention area. Students will aid in detoxifying the area. All runoff will be taken, and this will help to educate the students in important of wetlands. contact Sydney Bonner at bonners@warhawks.ulm.edu
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NEWS
DID YOU KNOW?
photo by Sydney Bonner
President Nick Bruno (left) and Secretary of State Tom Schedler (right) pose with the Heroes and Heritage Trail logo.
MUSEUM continued from p.1 The Heroes and Heritage Trail is featured on the state department’s web site. It provides visitors with key museum stops in all regions of the diverse state so that travelers can make the most of their time. So called “staycationers” can also benefit from the trail by knowing where they can go in their home areas for unique experiences. For example, people travelling the I-20 corridor visiting museums like the Oil and Gas Museum in Shreveport or the Chennault Aviation Museum here in Monroe will now know there is a natural history museum that can add to their experience. Gary Stringer, a curator for the museum, said, “It’s a natural fit. We tie into almost every other museum be-
“We tie into almost every other museum because we show the natural history of Louisiana” Gary Stringer, museum curator cause we show the natural history of Louisiana.” Stinger said being a part of the trail will allow the museum to reach a new level of exposure never before experienced by the museum. When people Google “Louisiana Museums,” the Heritage trail for the secretary of state’s office will be among the first listed in results. Therefore, ULM’s
natural history museum will also be a part of that premier exposure. “The problem is people come and have wonderful things to say, but so many will tell me ‘we didn’t even know this was here,’” Durusau Stringer said. President Nick Bruno attended the dedication and said being added to the trail was very important to the museum. “It’s huge they’re getting this recognition,” Bruno said. “The more visitors that come to ULM, the more people can be impressed by what we’re doing. It’s another case of people discovering ULM.” contact Cole Avery at averyrc@warhawks.ulm.edu
ULM has exhibits of dinosaur skulls including a Tyrannosaurus rex, Allosaurus and Velocirapter. The museum has the third largest universitybased collection of fish in the world with more than six million specimens. An extensive collection of minerals and rocks from around the world are on display. from around the world are A large collection of taxi- on also on exhibit for visidermic mounts of animals tors to research and enjoy.
Students, visitors surprised by displays by Shelby Desoto Many students come to the museum and are surprised by all the artifacts it has to offer. Drew Register, a senior biology major, was among the students who showed up for a tour. “I’m intrigued by the American wildlife,” said Register, “because you can see the animals at a full scale.” “My favorite thing is the aquarium because there are a lot of different species of fish,” said Nicole Bertrand, a
junior biology major from Haughton. Everything that is done in the museum is all volunteer-based. Many faculty, staff and students devote many hours in maintaining the museum.Thousands of K-12 students come for what musuem curator Gary Stringer calls “field experiences,” not field trips. “We have had visitors from 45 out of the 50 states and visitors from 15 different countries,” said Stringer. contact Shelby Desoto at desotosl@warhawks.ulm.edu
$17 million in renovation funds could one day benefit museum by Cole Avery
photo by Sydney Bonner
Curator Gary Stringer discusses at the news conference how the musuem could benefit if the exhibits were moved to Hanna Hall.
The University received $17.1 million Friday in capital outlay funds to renovate Sandel Hall, according to President Nick Bruno, who called the funds “another big step for ULM.” The renovation means that the ULM Natural History Museum will be able to move into a new home, possibly Hanna Hall. Museum curator Gary Stringer said the expected new location for the museum will add 60 percent more exhibit space, allowing for more total exhibits, more developed exhibits and being able to display various
stored artifacts. The announcement of the funds came one day after the museum was added to the Louisiana Heroes and Heritage Trail. The trail is a list of prestigious museums promoted by the secretary of state’s office. The museum expects to see a lot more exposure, and therefore visitors, by being added to the list. The new location in Hanna Hall would allow for easier access to the museum. More parking will also be available to accommodate the expected influx of new visitors. Mary Durusau, museum director for the secretary of state’s office,
said being part of the Heritage trail meant that bus tours travelling along the I-20 corridor would likely be stopping to visit the museum. Hanna Hall would provide for easy access for tour buses and school buses who may visit on field trips. Stringer was most excited about a new space was the opportunity to have interactive exhibits for the kids. “Kids like to touch things and a lot of times you can’t really touch the displays,” Stringer said. “Interactive features give them a chance to feel a part of it.” contact Cole Avery at averyrc@warhawks.ulm.edu
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Celtic fest has Film series shows movie Monroe feeling in honor of local festival. luck of the Irish Actor from movie by Joe Lewis
The luck of the Irish filled the air during the Northeast Louisiana Celtic Festival on Saturday, Oct. 15. The festival, which was held at Forsythe Park, was organized by Enoch Doyle Jeter, owner of the popular Irish pub Enoch’s. This yearly event features several Irish performers, along with local food vendors and merchants. One prominent per-
photo by Lane Davis
A mandolinist for “Murder the Stout” performs at Celtic Fest.
former this year was Máirtín de Cógáin. Cógáin spent most of the week before the festival performing at local schools, including ULM. A film he acted in, “The Wind That Shakes The Barley,” was featured in
ULM’s Film Series. Cógáin performed at the festival with Valerie Plested and Don Penzien of traditional Irish band Legacy, from Jackson, Miss. The ULM Sound of Today marching band also performed at the festival that afternoon. Andrea Fontenot, a senior mass communication major from Lake Charles, was very excited to go to the Celtic Festival. “I had gone to Ireland in 2009 with the marching band and marched in the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Dublin,” she said. She said the atmosphere of the festival reminded her of the fun she had in Ireland. The festival had Celtic language workshops, a demonstration by CenturyLink’s Cricket Club, Celtic wares, crafts, and a special children’s area. All of the proceeds of this year’s event benefited the Humane Society Adoption Center of Monroe. contact Joe Lewis at lewis1@warhawks.ulm.edu
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fields questions about experiences by Lesley Engolia
The ULM Film Series presented “The Wind That Shakes the Barley” on Oct. 11 with special guest MáirtÍn de Cógáin, who both acted in the film and performed on the soundtrack. The historical drama is set in Ireland during the early 1920s. It centers on the Irish War of Independence from 1919-1921 and the subsequent Irish Civil War from 1922-1923, and depicts two brothers who, along with other young men from their village, join the Irish Republican Army (IRA) in order to fight for their independence from Great Britain. However, even after cease fire is declared, complications arise when the brothers are divided over the terms of the Anglo-Irish Treaty, which only granted Ireland few freedoms from Britain. Debate among the IRA on whether or not to dispute the terms spurred the Irish Civil War, literally pinning brother against brother. “The Wind That Shakes the Barley” was released in 2006, and it won the Palme d’Or, the equivalent of Best Picture, at the Cannes Film Festival.
The film was shown at ULM in collaboration with the Northeast Louisiana Celtic Fest, which took place Oct. 15 and featured de Cógáin as an entertainer. While addressing the audience before the movie was shown, de Cógáin described the “great luxury” to have been a part of and to be connected with the award-winning film. He described the one week of training with the Irish Army required to shoot his scenes and how each actor was only given a script of his own lines. Cógáin allowed a brief question and answer period, and he serenaded the audience with “Óró, Sé do Bheatha ‘Bhaile,” a song heard during one of the battle scenes. Julia Hudleston, a sophomore English major from West Monroe, said about the film, “I really liked it. It brought a mini-culture shock.” Josh McDowell, a junior majoring in Pre-Professional Health Studies from West Monroe, said, “I thought it was interesting. I could see parallels with the war in the Middle East. The British soldiers take advantage [of Irish] the same way our soldiers do in the Middle East.” contact Lesley Engolia at engolila@warhawks.ulm.edu
Flight team to fly high at regional competition Pilots confident about national qualifying chances by Joe Lewis
The ULM Flight Team will compete in the annual National Intercollegiate Flying Association (NIFA) Regional Safety and Flight Evaluation Conference (SAFECON). The competition takes place Oct. 25 - 29 at Hinds Community College in Raymond, Miss. The Region IV SAFECON consists of five air events and five ground events. The top three schools move on to compete at the national level. ULM finished fourth in last year’s regional competition. Yun Hwangbo, captain of the team, is confident in his team’s ability. “On a scale 1-10, my confidence level in our team is an eight,” Hwangbo said. “Our goal is to finish at least third and make it to Nationals.” Brandy Lisonbee, member of
the flight team, is also confident but acknowledged that the team is going into the event somewhat undermanned. “We only have eight members and two aren’t even aviation majors,” Lisonbee said. But we all have worked hard and will perform to the best of our abilities,” Lisonbee said. The ULM Flight team does not have a coach, but David King, associate professor of aviation, is their faculty advisor. King just joined ULM’s aviation program this year, but he brings over 30 years of experience as a flight instructor. “I get them the things they need and get them where they need to go,” King said. “I know we have a good team, and Yun Hwangbo is a capable leader.” The ULM flight team will try to qualify for the National competition for the first time since qualifying four years ago. contact Joe Lewis at lewisj1@warhawks.ulm.edu
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Members of the ULM flight team pose in front of a hanger at the Monroe airport.
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OPINION
HAWKEYE P.O.V.
Community losing natatorium debate Debate on the natatorium issue is really starting to heat up now that plans for both renovating and re-tasking the debilitated building have been presented. As the University family, both students and the community, prepare to move forward, the Save the Natatorium cause should reassess their approach because right now they are losing this fight. So far the group has been very one-sided in its approach, repeatedly citing how keeping the building benefits them. Over and over we’ve heard “What about swimming competitions the city could hold?” or “What about senior citizens who could use it for rehab and exercise?” Several comments on the Facebook group talk about swimming lessons for young children. More still talk about the nostalgia the building holds for them because they used it when they were kids. The glaring problem in this approach is that a key demographic is being completely overlooked or at the very best minimized. That demographic is the students who are paying for the building. What about the students? Why should the 7,980 students continue to pay for a building they don’t use so that 20 students and a handful of community members with ideas of how the building might be used in the future can keep it? Or a better question: Why should they pay to renovate it? At the meeting Monday, several members of the community expressed downright indignation at the very idea that a bunch of college kids should decide what’s best for their own campus. They berated President Bruno with question after question about why the students and not the community are deciding this issue. The students sat and patiently watched the community’s presentation, and then with equal patience and consideration, they watched architect Nick Middleton’s presentation. They questioned both presenters on things such as funding, feasibility and usage. The community members loved the YMCA’s presentation but made it very clear they hated Middleton’s renderings. They interrupted Middleton on several occasions. When his talk was over, they shouted out things like “I don’t like it” and “I’ll never support something like that.” They came up with insightful questions like, “Don’t you think a fence along the bayou would be ugly?” Based on the behaviors at the meeting, who behaved more like rational adults: the college students who considered all possibilities and asked tough questions or the community who attacked anyone saying something slightly out of line with what they want? Members of the community need to realize ULM’s students are not children. We are adults capable of making tough decisions. We are adults capable of deciding what is best for our campus. We are adults who understand funding issues apparently better than many of the “mature” people in the audience Monday. The time for sob stories about the past are over. Community: If you want to win this fight, you need to give us facts, figures and sustainability. Prove to us that the financial burden will not be totally levied on us. Convince us through evidence, not emotion, that a natatorium is best for this campus. But more importantly than any of that, you need to start treating us with respect. If the behavior in Monday’s meeting is any indication of how the rest of this debate will play out, you will alienate all of the people you need. If you continue to behave like children while treating us, the students, like children, you will definitely lose your fight.
Breast cancer awareness: Catch it early to save lives BRANDON CRAVEN October celebrated Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which is an issue that hits home for me because both my mother and grandmother are breast cancer survivors. My mom, who was diagnosed in January, said she was very scared about finding out. I remember when she went to the doctor to have her annual mammogram. She called me that day and told me that they found something and would be doing an ultrasound. They ended up finding
they are usually in the clear, and it is unlikely to return. Both of their cancers were estrogen related, and they are now both on medications to block the estrogen. Thankfully, the issue has really come to light over the last few years with help from national sports organizations such as the NFL and Major League Baseball wearing the color pink with their uniforms. This support brings the kind of awareness to this disease that it needs to ensure a cure is found. All I can say is, both women and men, but especially women, need to be tested yearly for this somewhat curable, but very dangerous, cancer because no one should have to go through it.
more tumors. She told me she was very scared and worried about her family, mostly me because she helps take care of me because of my disability. Luckily, she, like my grandma, caught it before it got serious, and they were able to save her life. Neither of them had to go through chemo treatments or anything like that. She, unlike my grandmother, had a double mastectomy, which is where the doctors take out the affected areas in the breasts. The doctors did this to prevent her cancer from going to the other side because they said it was very likely to spread even though it did not get into the lymph nodes. My grandmother, who had breast cancer in October 2006, is now going on five years cancer free. If a person can make it to the five-year mark,
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Suicide is not a joke, we should reflect on the life we have now
KELSEY HARGROVE Human life is a fragile thing. Life, in itself, is fleeting and short. We all know one day we will all face death. It is just a fact of living. However, each year, almost 1 million people choose to end their own life. The World Health Organization rates suicide as the 13th leading cause of death in the world. The National Safety Council rates it sixth in the United States. For teenagers and young adults under 35, there is no competition in leading causes of death. It just goes to show you that when you are at the physical peak of your life, sometimes the worst enemy can be yourself. The human mind is a bundle of conundrums. Sometimes we become trapped inside our own heads. Stress, hardships, radical ideas—they can all get jumbled together and multiplied in a place where others can’t see. Depression, impulsion, substance abuse…many things can serve as a catalyst to the already topsy-turvy world only we can see. When things become too heavy to handle, or when we start to believe life no longer has any reason, some of us could choose to just end everything. There are so many reasons why someone might commit suicide. I don’t pretend to have all of the answers, but I do know there is always
a choice. Even when you think there is no way out of a bad situation, don’t give up. Life goes on. Life will always go on. Life is hard. We all face hardships. Sometimes, we can’t see the light at the end of the tunnel, but that doesn’t mean it’s not there. The hard truth is, even if any of us die, the world will go on. Even when bad things happen, life continues. Something could seem like the worst possible situation ever, but I do believe that there is always a tomorrow. I do believe that time can heal all wounds. Even if you were to disappear today, time stops for no mortal, so why not cling to this crazy roller coaster ride called life while you have the chance? Grab the bull by the horns. Hold tight to the people around you. All of us are on the same ride, even if we run across different experiences along the way. In a strange way, we can take comfort in the fact that the clock is ticking. There is a finish line that we will all ultimately cross. When the end comes, you can have pride in knowing you were still holding on. You can take pride in the fact that you ran the race until the end. We should take advantage of every experience while we can, both good and bad, even if there seems to be no more good left. Cling to life. Things get better. Hope only dies if you let it. Cherish each moment. Live and love the people around you. Lift each other up. Life will always be too short to give up now.
contact Kelsey Hargrove at hargrokr@warhawks.ulm.edu
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Women don’t need advice, just respect
MORGAN WITT Something that I can’t seem to understand is the “advice” offered in most womens’ sex, love and relationship handbook: “Cosmo.” All too often, I see articles with themes like “how to land the man of your dreams” and “getting your crush to notice you,” etc. Here’s an idea: If someone doesn’t want you, forget about them! Although I’ve referred to women’s magazines, this is an issue I’d like to address regardless of gender. There is no reason anyone should spend any significant amount of time pining over someone and desperately
hoping to be noticed. Perhaps I have a seemingly cold attitude in that respect, but there are far too many people in this world for anyone to waste time obsessing over someone that isn’t equally interested. Yes, they might have qualities that are endearing, but if people looked around rather than investing too much time in someone who is probably looking around themselves, they are missing out on other opportunities. Jack isn’t the only guy out there with a heart-melting smile; Jill isn’t the only girl out there with a cute dimple. The world is full of possible combinations, but healthy relationships are about timing just as much as they are about finding the right person. Besides, in my opinion, self-respect is the most flattering quality a person can have. Just how much self-respect can someone claim to have if they degrade themselves by waiting around to be “wanted”? contact Morgan Witt at wittmf@warhawks.ulm.edu
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Former president: SGA threatens those who stand against them Dear Editor, This past Monday, October 17, 2011, SGA held a forum for students and community members to hear proposals for the future of the ULM Natatorium. The event was held at 5:30 pm on the 7th floor of the library. The forum was held during times when students and community members may have class, work, family responsibilities, or other pressing issues preventing them from attending this meeting. However, SGA Secretary Calvin Stafford posted a comment on the Save the Natatorium page detailing the event
and ending by saying “BE THERE OR BE SILENT.” This comment has threat written all over it. SGA is suppose to hear the concerns and opinions of students and others involved and make the best decision for the students. However, if SGA Executives or members are threatening students to be silent if they cannot attend a meeting, students will never voice their opinion because they feel SGA does not understand their needs nor wants to hear their concerns due to threats such as these. As many of you may recall, threatening comments to ULM students were made by last year’s Executive Officers and Mem-
bers surrounding the recent failing of two referendums in the Spring of 2011. Facebook statuses and comments on other students’ pages had phrases like “You are stupid if you don’t vote for the referendum” or “Students who did not vote for the referendum are stupid, idiots, need to leave ULM, etc.”. Comments like these are the reason that ULM Students have not voiced their opinions in the past. SGA Officers receive tuition and paychecks each semester, which are funded by the students, and they are given the job of listening and helping students and ULM become a better place. However;
SGA continues to isolate themselves to opinions they only want to hear, or opinions by students who are on SGA because they are forced to attend these type of meetings. Now I, understand SGA may not be able to reach every student and hear every student opinion, but threatening students to be silent for not attending is rude and uncalled for because if SGA will not hear student opinions who will. I am very disappointed in the SGA right now because of comments like these and others that have been made. I am also disappointed in the ULM Administration and Staff that leads SGA because this has gone on
long enough. I know serving in these positions is not always easy because I have served in all of them myself, but SGA needs to consider their actions and words before they ask for student opinions because the reason is quite clear why students do not voice their opinions or ask questions about proposals or referendums (maybe this is why the referendum failed). “Be There or Be Silent” – Maybe SGA should take their own advice.
Sincerely, Hannah Livingston Former SGA President
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Ideas clash during nat proposal meeting
Two leading plans emerge for the future of the building by Cole Avery
A crowd of community members and students filled the seventh floor of the library Monday to see two plans for the natatorium: one presented by the community that maintains a natatorium and one from an architect that changes the usage.
Community’s Plan Chris Pealer, the executive director of the Northeast Louisiana YMCA, pitched the community’s plan for a renovated natatorium. “Getting the natatorium back to its original condition is not even worth talking about. We need to go up and beyond,” said Pealer. The community’s desired pool would keep a competition pool, add an outdoor pool, change the diving well into an exercise and therapy pool and add a lazy river. The YMCA would actively target people like senior citizens in need of physical therapy and school children for summer camps so that pool usage would go up. Students will still be the primary focus for the building’s use.
What could be... The second option was presented by university hired architect Nick Middleton, who has worked with ULM for eight years on projects such as the new dorms and apartments. Middleton’s plan would completely revolutionize the current make up of the campus with the goal of tying it together and providing students with things to do. He said the natatorium does not meet those needs because it
is in a “lost location.” “Campuses are changing,” said Middleton. “Students want fun places to go for relaxation.” His plan would change the natatorium into a student life center, complete with a movie theater, café, pool tables and lounges. A large open space where the lap pool currently is would change into a recreation area. An outdoor pool would be built in Bayou Park, a move Middleton said would better tie the campus together and attract more stu- Middleton dents because it is located between the apartments, the dorms and the academic core of the campus. The outdoor pool would have a heated 42,000 square foot lazy river, sun deck, cabana and island leisure areas. Though not presented at the meeting, Middleton said a small indoor pool for lap swimming will be in the final proposed plans. Final proposals will be presented next month. A straw poll will be taken from the students to decide which proposal to go with.
Concerns raised In order for the community’s plan to work, ULM would partner with the YMCA. They would manage the pool. Operation costs would be split between students and community members. Construction costs would be raised through bond sales, and student fees would pay the debt. The community says their plans can be built for $2.8 million, $1.8 million for renovation and $1 million for the outdoor pool addition. Questions arise from both these claims and about sustainability from
“Campuses are changing. Students want fun places to go for relaxation.” Nick Middleton, university architect such a plan. “There is no way we can renovate that pool…for $1.8 million,” said ULM President Nick Bruno, going on to say that estimates for just the roof and chillers will cost $700 thousand. Pealer was also questioned by audience members about potential usage numbers from the community. He said no studies have been conducted to show how many community people would use a pool. The uncertainty raises questions about whether or not the community will be able give adequate support to the building once the students commit to a renovation. Many objected to Middleton’s plans mainly for the change to an outdoor pool, with claims people could use it only a few months of the year. Middleton’s plans did not have a cost estimate. Once final plans are proposed, an outside third party will review the options and make a cost analysis.
One more option Bruno said a third option is also available. If the students take no action on either, the University would not be opposed to giving control to a non-profit like the YMCA. He also said the University was not opposed to renovating the natatorium if the students decide that’s what they want.
photo by Kelsey Hargrove
Members of the community come to show their support at the public unveiling of plans for the Natatorium. Many sport the “Save the U.L.M. Natatorium” T-shirts provided by the pool’s supporters.
Reactions Reactions from the crowd varied on the plans. Pealer’s plans were largely welcomed by the community, who composed a majority of the audience. They vehemently objected to Middleton’s plans, expressing anger about everything from changing the natatorium to the fact students were deciding the fate instead of members of the community. Meanwhile, the students gathered in the audience listened patiently to everything that was presented and asked questions per- Peeler taining to usage and funding. Candice Johnson, a junior kinesiology major from Keller, Texas, said the University needed a facility all students could use. “If less than 10 percent of students are using that facility, then that is un-
acceptable. We need something that we’re going to benefit from in the future, and students can really appreciate [Middleton’s plan,]” she said. Seth Hall, coordinator of orientation and special programs for ULM, echoed support for Middleton’s designs, saying the proposed facility would attract prospective students. “I give campus tours all day. You can’t tell me that any student who sees {Middleton’s plan] wouldn’t be impressed by what ULM could offer them. If anyone was on the edge deciding where to go, this would push them to ULM,” Hall said. Emi Mcintyre, a junior art major and lifeguard, was not convinced by Middleton’s plans, calling into question the legitimacy of reports saying the natatorium has low numbers. “In the mornings on Monday, Wednesday, Friday every lane is full. If you come in at 6 a.m. its completely packed. And it’s not just elderly. The competition pool is used,” Mcintyre said. contact Cole Avery at averyrc@warhawks.ulm.edu
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Sound & Shape Nashville band brings modern rock to Monroe bar, campus radio station by Sharon Helverson
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(above) Hannah McCarty (left) plays the role of Dawn opposite of Eddie Fountain (right) as Don in the performance of “Universal Language.” (below) Melissa Champion performs in “Philip Glass Buys a Loaf of Bread.”
‘All in the Timing’ lights stage by Erica Milton
The Division of Theatre and Dance department performed “All In the Timing” Thursday, Friday and
A band from Nashville, Tenn. came to Monroe last Friday. They did an interview with the campus radio station 91X KXUL and performed at the Tsunami bar. The band Sound & Shape plays modern rock. Allen Jones, Gaines Cooper and Ryan Caudle make up the three-man band. Friday was the first show of their tour. 91X has played their song “Tangled in
the Mane” for a couple of months. It hit number one on the top 40 countdown and this week moved out of the top 10. To find their music you can go to soundandshape.bandcamp.com. They have an EP out with which includes four songs. Their plan for the next year is to tour and become well known. Sound & Shape describes themselves as “Honest Rock.” contact Sharon Helverson at helversc@warhawks.ulm.edu
Saturday as a collection of plays written by David Ives. Sex appeal, dating, marriage and language were all aspects the play touched on. “Sure Thing” was the first play of the night. The constant ringing of a bell repeated the scene and changed the way the performers interacted with each other. Other performances for audience members to enjoy included “Philip Glass Buys a Loaf of Bread” and “English Made Simple.” Cameron Smith, a freshman majoring in Musical Theatre, played a roll in “Philip Glass Buys a Loaf of Bread.” Smith said, ”I wanted to be in ‘All In The Timing,’ so it could bring out the fool in me... It was a great opportunity to expand my acting career.” Smith liked the play because it was funny, to the point and no one really grasped the concept of why it was funny. Smith practice six weeks for about two hours a day to prepare for his role. Alyssa Flowers, a senior majoring in music theatre said, “I had to perform in this play because it was for class, but I still would have done it anyway.” Flowers chose “Philip Glass Buys A Loaf of Bread” as her performance because it required dance and rhythms, and she is a musical person. Johnise Thomas, a freshman mass communication major, said, “The play was awesome/ I enjoyed watching the different scenes, and it was good to watch everyone present their talents.”
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photo by Hope Barton
Librarian Megan Lowe and English professor Amy Johnson host the Brain Candy workshop in hopes of increasing reading for pleasure.
Workshop hosted to show reading is for everyone, Zumba raises funds not just bookworms photo by Jamie Arrington
(above) Women in pink gather for Zumba workout.
for breast cancer by Jamie Arrington
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Zumba instructor Meghan Olinger leads women in the Party in Pink Zumbathon for breast cancer.
One in eight women will develop breast cancer, and more than 41,000 women in the United States die each year. These startling truths are getting attention. Zumba instructor, Meghan Olinger, hosted a Party in Pink Zumbathon in the Activity Center Friday night. The Activity Center was filled with women dressed in pink to zumba for a cause. Some women were breast cancer victims. Some girls were with their mothers, and even a husband was there to support his wife. Throughout the two hours, the participants worked off calories through Zumba, a Latin-inspired dance fitness routine. Along with the workout, they also learned facts and statistics about breast cancer. Tammy Tran, a junior Pre-Pharmacy major isn’t new to the cause. “I did the Susan G. Komen Race for a
Cure and thought this would be a fun way to stay involved and to help raise money,” Tran said. The Zumbathon raised $500 for Susan G. Komen for the Cure. The total amount raised by Zumba worldwide is $372,575 and growing. In gratitude Olinger said, “I want to thank from the bottom of my heart the Activity Center, the staff, Triena Landrum and of course Dusty Mardis for allowing me to hold this event.” Olinger would also like to thank the students of ULM and the community for showing up and supporting a great cause. If any participant would like to download the song “Historia” by Wyclef Jean that was played during the Zumbathon, iTunes is donating 10% of profits to breast cancer organizations such as Susan G. Komen. contact Jamie Arrington at arringjl@warhawks.ulm.edu
by Hope Barton
Students all across campus are looking for a way to relax, and often a sweet treat is an obvious and immediate reward for hours spent studying. “Brain Candy- Reading for Pleasure” is a workshop put on by Amy Johnson and Megan Lowe to show students that picking up a book has more benefits than just promoting good grades. Reading a book has proved an irreplaceable source of knowledge and pleasure that can even prevent mental diseases such as Dementia and Alzheimer’s. The workshop introduces new genres to explore in non-fiction works so that even an agribusiness major interested in history can experience it in a way they never would have in a classroom setting. “I never thought I would like nonfiction books about crime,” said presenter Amy Johnson, but she continued to explain that a particular author can pull one in and make
even the most complex subject matter understandable. Freshman Sarah Welsh from St. Petersburg, Fla. attended the workshop in hopes of learning about even more books to feed her appetite for reading. “It was different from my expectations. They talked more about genres than anything,” the criminal justice major said. “I would definitely recommend it to a friend who doesn’t already have a genre they like.” Even though students have busy schedules, taking a few minutes a day to relax and read can have lasting benefits. That is what this workshop is designed to show in addition to providing University Seminar credit. Another workshop will be held on Monday, October 24. For those looking for free book downloads, “Like” the Facebook page “Brain CandyReading for Pleasure.” contact Hope Barton at bartonha@warhawks.ulm.edu
Midterms give a glimpse of student progress as finals date looms closer by Vladimir Jakovljevic
With midterms out of the way, students at ULM look more relaxed and relieved. After these exams, students’s about the grades becomes clearer, and many start taking serious steps to finish the semester successfully. Sha’Net McCarter, a sophomore pre-radiation tech major, said before midterms she did not care about her grades as much as having fun. “It’s time to focus on school now,
and try to upgrade my grades,” McCarter said. Some students have bigger problems than fun standing in their way. Michael Stevenson, a freshman in construction McCarter management from Gilbert, Ariz., said water ski practices and
competitions take away study time. “I’m sure that I would have done better in school if I had that time for studying instead of practicing. Stevenson Still, my grades are not that bad, and I am sure I will upgrade them by the end of the semester,” Stevenson said.
Huan-Tsai Fan, an English major from Taiwan, said she has a big problem with the language. “Sometimes, I read a 30 page paper three times, and I still cannot understand the meaning,” Fan Fan said. However, Fan has confidence that his English
skills are growing, and his grades will improve by semester’s end. English professor James Pettit said that the midterm report is like a snapshot of their progression. “It is like a picture of where they are at that particular moment,” Pettit said. “Most of the students really do try to work harder and improve their grades once when they see a low grade at their midterm report.” contact Vladimir Jakovljevic at jakovlv@warhawks.ulm.edu
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Too much Mean Green; UNT beats football for 2nd conference loss
Student-athletes: show us the money
HENRY MITCHELL IV The countless hours student-athletes put in a week isn’t compensated fairly in scholarship money. Most colleges make the bulk of the schools money from the football program. So why are the football players not benefitting from the aid the program receives? The National Collegiate Athletic Associate (NCAA) has rules and regulations set up to where college football players only get the room and board, college tuition, books and dining paid for. Not counting car decals for the athletes who drive or money the athlete have to spend on gas to drive from home to school. Online fee’s aren’t included and neither are the around the house/
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Men, women golf tee off today in tournament The men’s and women’s golf teams are competing today. The men’s team is competing in the HBU Men’s Intercollegiate in Houston, Texas. The women’s team traveled to Murfreesboro, Tenn. to compete in the MTSU Fall Invitational. Both tournaments are expected to end on Tuesday. The men and women’s teams respectively end their fall seasons at the close of these tournaments. They return to compete in February at separate tournaments.
Men’s basketball team has new atmosphere The men’s basketball team returns eight players from last season, including seniors Fred Brown, Hugh Mingo, Fabio Ribeiro and Christian Bibi Ndongo. “New floor, new teammates, new atmosphere,” forward Bibi Ndongo said, “It’s fun.” The Fant-Ewing Coliseum remodeled the court and changed the logo at center court. “It may take a little while to get used to, but it will be exciting.” Bibi Ndongo said.
dorm items athletes need to use on a daily basis. During the season, most football players cannot get jobs because it interferes with the football schedule. The extra items players need are supposed to come out of the sky and magically provide for the athletes. Most critics would say it is the parent’s job to give their son the extra items needed and pay any extra bills on their son’s account. Every parent cannot afford it, so what’s the alternative? The best alternative would be for the NCAA to make it where all scholarship athletes get a check every month. That way the student-athlete can better focus on his/her school work and on the field play. Many critics disagree because they feel student-athletes receive too much money for their school in general. Looking from the outside in, that is very believable, but there is a lot more to college athletes than what you see. Time is always of the essence for college athletes. Until NCAA makes changes, athletes will forever work like peasants. contact Henry Mitchell IV at mitcheh@warhawks.ulm.edu
by DeRon Talley
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A ULM football player holds his head down in disappointment.
Senior receiver Luther Ambrose returned the opening kick off for a touchdown on Saturday against North Texas, hoping to spark the Warhawks and pace them to victory. “Once you get momentum, it’s hard to beat it,” Ambrose said. “We had the momentum early and North Texas didn’t give up. They broke it and shifted it their way.” UNT closed the game out on a high note, sending ULM (2-5, 1-2 SBC) home with a 38-21 loss. North Texas scored 17-unanswered points over the final 17 minutes of the game. Senior linebacker Jason Edwards said, “They have a real explosive offense as we all saw tonight.” He said, “But you have to make plays that’s what it all boils down to.” The teams went into halftime tied at 14. ULM tried to pull away early in the third quarter with a field goal by freshman Justin Manton. Manton’s 34-yard attempt was blocked, and the Mean Green took possession and did not look back. Edwards finished the game with a game-high and career-high 13 tackles. He said, “I was just trying to make
Mutai, cross country headed to the Sun Belt championships by Kiki Elmore
The men and women cross country teams compete in the Sun Belt Championships on Saturday in Bowling Green, Ky. “This is what we been preparing for,” junior Daniel Mutai said. The men’s team entered the top 15 of the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association Division 1 Regional Rankings on Monday, after competing in the Annual Chile Pepper Cross Country Festival. The Warhawks were tabbed as the 15th-best team in the South Central Region by the USTFCCCA, the highest such ranking in the poll in program history. “We are capable of winning on both sides,” coach J.D. Malone said. Last week, both teams traveled to Fayetteville, Ark. where they competed in the 23rd Annul Chile Pepper Cross Country Festival.
senior Jason Edwards the plays that came my way. I’d give up all those stats for the win.” ULM’s defense did not force any turnovers in the game. Edwards said, “At the same time, you have to be able to stop the run, and stop the pass, he said. “They moved the ball pretty well tonight.” Ambrose’s returned kickoff was for 100 yards, making it the second of his career for a score and the first for ULM since 2008. Ambrose became ULM’s all-time leader in kickoff return yards on the play. ULM hosts Western Kentucky on Saturday for homecoming at Malone Stadium. contact DeRon Talley at talleydl@warhawks.ulm.edu
Volleyball fighting hard against conference-rivals by DeRon Talley
The men came home with an 18th place finish, while the women brought home 29th place. Junior Madeleine Robertson led the women’s team, and Mutai crossed the finish line first for the men’s team. Robertson finished with a time of 23:36.10 for 160th place. Mutai finished in the top 50 with a time of 30:36.80 to finish 33rd. Mutai has two first place titles under his belt from the NSU Invitational and the ULM Warhawk Invitational. NCAA South Central Regionals takes place on Nov. 12 in Waco, Texas. contact Kiki Elmore at elmorel@warhawks.ulm.edu
“I was just trying to make plays that came my way. I’d give up all those stats for the win.”
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Junior Daniel Mutai gets loose to run.
The volleyball team (9-10, 3-7 SBC) lost to Western Kentucky in three sets on Saturday in the ULM Activity Center, increasing their losing streak to four games. “I feel like we got better in this game despite the loss,” freshman Marcela Araya said. “We really fought hard today, and I feel like we are becoming the team we set out to be,” she said. Head coach Earnest Vasquez said he doesn’t plan to change his strategy for the team, despite the four losses. He said, “Whether we won the last four or lost them, our game plan won’t change.” “We go into each match just like we did the first one,” Vasquez said. He said, “We are going to win some and lose some, we just have to keep fighting.” contact DeRon Talley at talleydl@warhawks.ulm.edu
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Eleanor Benjamin (above left) competes at nationals on Saturday. Tyler Scott (above right) leans to go around a buoy in the slalom competition.
Individual jump champion Zack Worden celebrates with his family.
WATER SKI continued from p.1 Worden’s individual jump is a pending National Collegiate Water Ski Association (NCWSA) national record. Worden said, “We knew we could
win it.” If approved by the NCWSA, Worden’s mark will surpass the record of 193 feet set by the University of Louisiana at Lafayette’s Ryan Fitts at the 1999 Collegiate Nationals. Junior team captain William Oliver from England, said he knew they would soar to new heights.
Oliver said, “I knew we had it, the morning of the third day.” He said his nervousness shook when the team showed up Oliver in their events. Worden said, “We’re kind of like a big family; you don’t want to let your family down.” The team treats each other like a family, but also there is a sister duo on the team. Jenny and Eleanor Benjamin from London, England. The Benjamin sisters have been skiing since, “we were little girls.” The Benjamin sisters were joined by their parents at the national championships in Zachary. Mrs. Benjamin said, “It’s great seeing them out there.” She said, “We (parents) still ski, but not at their level.” With hard work and team cohesion, the Warhawks water ski team landed on top. Unfortanetely, Warhawk James
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“We are like a big family, you don’t want to let your family down.”
The water ski team brings talents from several different countries. It has 17 members from 10 different countries. Members of the team come from all over: junior Zack Worden eight from the U.S., four are Earl was not from England, able to stick the two are from landing on his Canada, one Scott second jump atfrom Ireland, tempt, collidone from Austria and one comes ing with the ski from New Zealand. boards. The un“Our team is like a melting pot,” successful landCovington native Tyler Scott said. ing broke his left Benjamin He said, “It’s very interesting arm. talking to them about their culture “The ramp wasn’t that big,” Earl and how it is different from ours.” said. “It was about the size of the one Scott said, “It takes a little time in Bayou Desiard.” to get used to all the different linNext for the team, more celebragos, but it makes things fun and extion. citing.” The team celebrates ULM homeLondon native Jenny Benjamin coming on Oct. 25th with a show at said, “It’s cool to be able to ski with Bayou DeSiard. people from different countries.” She said everyone has different contact DeRon Talley at talleydl@warhawks.ulm.edu styles of skiing across the world, “which is really cool.” “We get spoiled with the weath(bottom left) All members of the water er here,” Benjamin said. “Weather ski team celebrate in Zachary after winning the national title. is so different at home.” (bottom right) Zach Worden (left), Tyler Scott (center), Adam Pickos, and James Earl (far right) celebrate at the championship banquet.
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THE UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA AT MONROE
October 24, 2011
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