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Online program ranked as best in Louisiana

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Associate dean Karlowitz says there is no hobby in the world he can’t master P 9

Softball proves it can,will play hardball P 16

Kinesiology lab offers high-tech fitness training P 8

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STATE

9 die in Afghan Security flaw FBI arrests protests over found in many Ouachita Parish Quran burning smartphones sheriff Toney KABUL, Afghanistan (MCT) — At least nine people were killed and dozens wounded Wednesday in the second day of anti-American protests in Afghanistan after U.S. personnel burned Qurans and other Islamic material at Bagram air base.

Six protesters were killed and 13 wounded in Parwan province, north of Kabul, where Bagram is, said Shah Wali Shahed, the province’s deputy governor.

Shahed said police were forced to open fire when protesters attacked a district police headquarters and stormed the district chief’s office. He said some in the crowd had weapons, and it wasn’t clear who had fired first.

WASHINGTON — (MCT) Dmitri Alperovitch, a former McAfee Inc. cyber security researcher, who identified a widespread China-based cyber-espionage operation dubbed Shady Rat, has used a previously unknown hole in smartphone browsers to plant China-based malware that can commandeer the device, record its calls, pinpoint its location and access user texts and emails. He conducted the experiment on a phone running Google Inc.’s Android operating system, although he says Apple Inc.’s iPhones are equally vulnerable.

“It’s a much more powerful attack vector than just getting into someone’s computer,” said Alperovitch.

CRIME BRIEFS David D. Standifird, 28, of Hickory Street, Monroe, was arrested early Tuesday morning on charges of DWI first offense and modified exhaust.

ULMPD reported officers initiated the traffic stop because of Standifird’s modified exhaust. Upon approaching Standifird’s vehicle, the officer reported smelling alcohol coming from Standifird. The officer administered standard field sobriety tests and a chemical breath test, both of which Standifird performed poorly on.

Standifird was booked in the Ouachita Correctional Center.

Lamar S. Bolden, 20, of Beale Street, Monroe, was arrested Saturday night on charges of DWI first offense, underage possession of alcohol, simple possession of marijuana and window tint at three percent.

ULMPD said in a report the officer smelled burnt marijuana coming from the vehicle and noticed marijuana in the center console’s ashtray of the car.

Bolden and another suspect in the car admitted to smoking marijuana prior to being pulled over and to drinking an alcoholic beverage containing vodka, rum and coke. A urine sample was taken because of Bolden’s admission to smoking marijuana before being stopped.

MONROE — Royce Toney, sherriff of Ouachita Parish was arrested by federal officers Friday.

Toney was charged with conspiracy, computer fraud, identity theft and obstruction.

Michel Davis, a major with the sheriff’s office, was also arrested and accused of using another person’s AOL email address and password.

The indictment indicates Toney and Davis conspired to track a third party’s electronic interactions. Upon learning the FBI wanted to speak with him, Davis tried to hide the activities by erasing the computer’s memory and installing a new operating system.

QUOTE

“Humor is a rubber sword. It allows you to make a point without drawing blood.”

Mary Hirsch, author, teacher

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YMCA boasts membership increase at natatorium Swimming classes, lower fees bring more people

by Jarred Keller

Memberships to the natatorium have seen a steady increase since the YMCA took over the once defunct building in January, according to Caleb Read, YMCA aquatics director.

“We’re up to about 350 plus memberships,” said Read, who used the numbers as evidence to the positive affect that the YMCA is having on the natatorium.

The influx of new members is due to new programs that the YMCA has implemented, such as various swimming classes. The YMCA also dropped the membership price to attract new members from the community.

Students get free access to swim,

but the classes will cost students extra. Students may have to pay more in the future, too, if the YMCA completely takes over the natatorium at the end of the 18-month agreement the organization has with the University.

If the YMCA does totally take over the natatorium, students will likely have to pay for access. It is unclear what would become of the natatorium fee students currently pay if that happens because much of the building’s future rests on a referendum vote in the spring.

The natatorium’s future remains in limbo, pending a student vote in April. Students could vote to build a new outdoor pool in Bayou Park.

Also on the ballot is measure to turn the natatorium into an event center.

The natatorium’s future also depends on sustainability. Student Government Association President Brooke Dugas said the building’s fate

350 Approximate number of new natatorium memberships, according to YMCA will be up in the air until after the referendum vote.

“We really weren’t sure what their membership would rise to,” Dugas said. “We do think that this is very good, and this is a great opportunity for the students and the community to use the facility.” contact Jarred Keller at kellerjd@warhawks.ulm.edu

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Droves of fun-loving people party it up on Bourbon Street in New Orleans last week during the Mardi Gras celebrations. While just a day many places, New Orleans celebrates the holiday for several weeks.

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NEWS BRIEFS

Bry Art Gallery to show Traveling scholar to two-person exhibition promote African culture through Thursday Tuesday in Brown The ULM Bry Art Gallery will feature a two-person exhibition of the works of artists Jay Gould and Jes Schrom through March 1.

Schrom will display an installation of pigmented ink prints and looped video from her “Reconstructive Memory” series. Gould will display archival inkjet prints from his project titled “Investigations in the 4th Dimension.”

A written statement by each artist will be displayed in the gallery to give deeper insights into each artist’s vision for this show. A reception for the artists will be scheduled at a later date.

The gallery is free and open to the public from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday and from 8 a.m. to noon on Friday.

ULM will welcome political performer, author, playwright and activist Rachel Hastings, who uses performance as a way to promote historical preservation of African and Eastern cultures at 7 p.m. Tuesday.

Hastings will perform her popular program, “Seven,” for ULM students and the public, free of charge at ULM’s Brown Auditorium.

Hastings is being sponsored as the Traveling Scholar for ULM Speech and Debate.

According to Hastings, “‘Seven’ uses Black philosophy to examine genealogical experiences of motherhood, infidelity and sexual practices, as well as offers theories drawn from the canon of Black ideas.”

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Online teaching program receives national ranking

by Cole Avery

ULM’s online graduate education program was ranked in U.S. News & World Report’s top online programs.

ULM was the only Louisiana institution to be ranked in all four of the ranking’s categories. It also ranked higher than all other Louisiana institutions in every category, except for one.

Of the ranking categories, ULM was selected: 19 in admissions selectivity, 33 in faculty credentials and training, 68 in student services and technology and 99 in student engagement and accreditation, which was second to Northwestern State’s ranking of 51.

The program has been recognized by The New York Times, National Public Radio and Louisiana Public Broadcasting.

Eric Pani, inter- Sivakumaran im vice president of academic affairs, said that type of coverage is evidence of the high-quality programs ULM offers.

“There is clearly a group of students who want online courses, so I think the future will certainly see growth in this type of delivery,” said Pani. “I’m really looking forward to seeing what innovations will develop as we all become more familiar with technology.”

The success of the program stems from a focus of quality control and making sure the students have the resources they need to thrive, according to Sandra Lemoine, dean of the College of Education.

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their degrees. About 80 people are enrolled in the teaching program. The temporary license is good for three years, but many finish in 14 months, according to Thillainataraja Sivakumaran, the associate dean who works most closely with the program.

Sivakumaran said the program is “pretty intensive” because the students are also working full-time.

Sandra Lemoine, Mentors are provided to help them. dean of education Sivakumaran and his staff are ap“It’s easy to put a program online, plying for a grant to further help but it’s not easy to ensure it’s a quali- students. The grant, provided by the ty program,” said Lemoine. “Once the U.S. Department of Education, gives students are in, we provide support a $4,000 stipend and an iPad to students who teach in low-performing throughout their time here.”

People enrolling in the program school districts. receive a practitioner’s license, allow- Contact Cole Avery at ing them to teach while still pursuing averyrc@warhawks.ulm.edu

“It’s easy to put a program online, but it’s not easy to ensure its a quality program.”

Campus Internet access changes

by Emma Herrock

Last Wednesday the computing center made a minor change to how students can access the Internet.

From now on, students are required to open a web browser such as Firefox, Safari or Internet Explorer on his or her phone or computer to review the disclaimer and connect to the Internet.

Chance Eppinette, interim director of the computing center, said the change was made because of the overwhelming growth of WiFi capable mobile devices.

“The large number of mobile devices being connected were reducing the capacity for students to effec-

“The wireless at ULM has been terribly slow.”

Imari Hall, senior tively conduct Moodle class activities and exams,” Eppinette said.

Eppinette also said when there’s a large classroom of 60-100 students and everyone is trying to connect on their phones or computers, the Internet becomes sluggish and some students can’t even connect.

Students or faculty who need ac-

cess to Moodle will have to log on to “ULM Student” or “ULM Faculty” using their ULM username and password.

Eppinette said the purpose of the change is to minimize the number of mobile devices that automatically connect to “ULM Guest” wireless Imari Hall, a senior mass communications major, said, “The wireless at ULM has been terribly slow, so I almost never attempt to complete assignments on my laptop.”

The pharmacy building experienced the most problems.

Contact Emma Herrock at herroceg@warhawks.ulm.edu

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Participation scholarships award active students March 29 marks deadline to apply

by Emma Herrock

photos by Sydney Bonner

Alair Tudor, a senior aviation major from Barbados, is pictured above next to a training aircraft. Tudor won a prestigious scholarship from the International Society of Transport Aircraft Trading Foundation.

Aviation student soars with top scholarship

Tudor 1 of only 10 nationally to get ISTAT money

by Sydney Bonner

Aviation students dream of the opportunity to fly and travel the world.

ULM aviation major Alair Tudor of Barbados recently took one step closer to realizing that dream.

Tudor is one of 10 students in the nation to be awarded a $5,000 scholarship from the International Society of Transport Aircraft Trading Foundation. This money will benefit him in the future to pursue his dream of becoming a flight instructor.

“God has truly blessed me with

all the supportive family, teachers, and friends,” said Tudor. “I am truly grateful to have such a privilege. I am looking towards the future now.”

According to Tudor, the aviation department at each university selects one student to participate in this scholarship. For more than 25 years, ISTAT has been taking part in events concerning the various sections of the commercial aviation sector and consists of more than 2,200 members worldwide. ISTAT requires students to submit their resume and also write an essay explaining why they have chosen aviation as their major. Tudor turned in his scholarship application early this year and was very prepared thanks to the help of assistant profes-

sors of aviation Prashant Gurung and David King.

“I was thrilled and very proud when Alair got the scholarship. He is a bright student with a studious attitude,” said Gurung. “He had all the deserving credentials, and my part was fairly simple to help him get what he deserved.”

Tudor has also been awarded several other aviation scholarships while attending ULM, is a member of the Student Government Association and is the ULM flight team captain.

He will graduate this semester to pursue his goal of becoming a flight instructor. contact Sydney Bonner at bonners@warhawks.ulm.edu

Every year, 12 to 16 students are awarded the Student Involvement Scholarship for being involved in campus activities.

The value of the scholarships vary each year depending on how much money is available.

The selection committee will determine each Seth Hall individual award for the students. The top male and female students who win the scholarship will also receive a plaque at the student affairs banquette.

Some of the application criteria includes: •Recipient(s) must be a full-time student pursuing their first undergraduate degree.

•Must have completed at least two semesters at ULM (excluding summer sessions) with a 2.5 cumulative GPA. •Outstanding participation in campus activities – extracurricular activities such as athletics, student government, social and religious affairs, speech, music, drama and other arts.

The department heads of each college and Student Affairs can make recommendations for their deans to pick from.

Each dean is requested to prepare a list of nominees based on the recommendations received from their department heads. The deadline for deans to turn in the list is March 29.

Students who wish to apply for the scholarship can pick up an application from the student life office or their academic dean.

Students can also be nominated by a student organization. The forms must be turned in to the Student Government Association by March 28.

A committee of faculty and staff evaluate the submitted applications to choose the winners. “It’s weighted off of your academic accomplishments and what organizations or positions you have held,” said Nathan Hall, assistant dean of Student Life and Leadership.

Seth Hall, a graduate student in business administration,received the scholarship in the spring of 2010. He said he thinks this award definitely helps students in the workforce.

“My resume is stronger now as a result of this award. Employers know that prospective employees who were involved while in college have great social and communication skills,” Hall said. contact Emma Herrock at herroceg@warhawks.ulm.edu

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Professors publish chapters in books

by Kristin Nieman

Communication student Raymond Swalley reads Chris Mapp’s chapter about dealing with family crisis photo by Srdjan Marjanovic

Two of ULM’s mass communication professors recently authored chapters in two different books.

Christopher Mapp, assistant professor of mass communication at ULM, co-authored a book chapter in “Communication for Families in Crisis: Theories, Research, and Strategies” that details the struggles through interviews of about a half-dozen survivors of hurricanes Katrina and Rita. The chapter, written with Dr. James Honeycutt of LSU,

is entitled “Family Communication Surrounding Emotional Trauma: The Aftermath of Hurricanes.”

“From these interviews, we impart practical lessons for families trying to communicate during a crisis,” Mapp said. “No two people have the same story. But there are some common threads that emerge from our research that can be helpful to anyone undergoing a similar situation.”

John Rodriguez, also an assistant professor of mass communication at ULM, wrote a chapter in the third

edition of “Race/Gender/Class/Media.” His chapter, “Advertising and Hispanic Culture,” deals with how Hispanics are targeted in advertising, and have been targeted in the past.

This chapter is Rodriguez’s first written text to be published.

“It’s a really cool feeling to reach so many people without actually being there to teach it,” said Rodriguez.

Both professors wrote their chapters based on theories and research. contact Kristin Nieman at niemankd@warhawks.ulm.edu

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NEWS Position: U.S. congressman Hometown: Pittsburgh, Pa. Primaries won: none

A “Washington Post” study showed Ron Paul’s economic plan was the only one from any candidate that reduces debt. He is widely popular with young people for his “live and let live” views. He served in combat as a flight surgeon for the Air National Guard.

Odd Fact: As an obstetrician, Ron Paul has delivered 4,000 babies.

RON PAUL (R)

Position: Former U.S. senator Hometown: Winchester, Va. Primaries won: Iowa, Colo., Minn., Mo. Santorum has earned a reputation for being the strictest of social conservatives. He plans to outlaw gay marriage and prohibit gays from serving in the military. He also believes in preemptive military action against Iran.

Odd Fact: Santorum is quoted as saying, “Satan has his sights on the U.S.”

RICK SANTORUM (R)

Who will win the

WHITE HOUSE? With Louisiana’s primary coming in March, here’s a look at the candidates so far MITT ROMNEY (R) Position: Former governor of Massachusetts Hometown: Detroit, Mich.

Primaries won: NH, Fla., Nev., Maine

Position: President of the United States Hometown: Honolulu, Hawaii Primaries won: No challanger

Romney has been the assumed Republican front-runner since before the race began. He hopes to turn the economy around by lowering taxes, reducing spending and producing more domestic oil.

Obama is facing a tough re-election campaign in November. Some of his main talking points will focus on the recent drop in unemployment, providing more jobs for the middle class and reforming Wall Street.

Odd Fact: He directed the 2002 Winter Olympics.

Position: Former speaker of the House.

Hometown: Harrisburg, Pa. Primaries won: SC

Odd Fact: Obama did not appear in his campaign’s own video announcing his re-election bid.

Known for his blunt speaking style, Gingrich claims he’s the only person who knows Washington well enough to fix it. He wants to reduce taxes for start-up businesses, drill for oil and reform the Department of Education.

Odd Fact: Gingrich plans to colonize the moon.

BARACK OBAMA (D)

NEWT GINGRICH (R)

Who will you vote for in this year’s presidential election?

“Obama because he has accomplished a lot of positive things during his term, and he continues to prove himself.”

“I have no idea who I’m voting for yet. If I end up liking the Republican candidate, I’ll probably head down that road.”

“Ron Paul is my candidate of choice because he is consistent with his information and puts America first in his policies.”

“I probably won’t vote because I can’t vote in the Monroe area, and I’d have to go home to Ama to vote.”

“Obama. I don’t know much about politics, but from what I heard, he has been very successful during his presidency.”

James Willis senior, comm. studies

Kacie Mathieu senior, nursing

Casey Williams sophomore, computer sci.

Philip Petit senior, atmospheric sci.

Brittni Jenkins senior, kinesiology

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OPINION

Women can survive without having to go gold digging

KRISTIN NIEMAN

illustration by Kelsey Hargrove

Romance takes other forms after Valentine’s Day

MORGAN WITT With Valentine’s Day behind us, it’s time for me to address an issue I see in relationships all too often: romantic gestures… or rather, what some consider to be a lack thereof.

When Valentine’s Day draws to a close, I always hear women complain in the aftermath that follows: “I just wish my man would have been a little more romantic!” But what should we consider “romantic?”

For a lot of people, romance entails flowers, cards, candy and jewelry. The act of a loved one cooking dinner is considered romantic as well. So, why can’t we include other acts of kindness in the list of “romantic” gestures?

Over the summer, a doctor told me that my love for carbohydrates and sugar could eventually result in diabetes if I didn’t change my eating habits. After I expressed all of this to my boyfriend, along with my utter confusion about what to eat in place of pas-

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ta and all of the other things I love so dearly, he took me to a health food store. He bought me a blender bottle and a container of lowcarb protein powder. Romantic, right? Some of you might be thinking, “Uh, no way, Morgan. That’s not romantic!” But to me, it was.

Because, in his own way, he was saying, “I love you, and I want to take care of you.”

I can’t help but think society has a completely unrealistic idea of romance. There’s nothing wrong with the traditional flowers, cards and candy (unless you’re in danger of diabetes, too!) But there is something wrong with failing to see the romance in all of the other ways your loved one cares for you.

Love is unique to each and every individual, as well as to every couple. Sure, the foundation of it is the same: respect, loyalty, devotion, etc., but no two people can share the exact same relationship. After all, isn’t that why we date until we experience something so uniquely wonderful that we can’t bear the thought of no longer having it? So why do people spend so much time trying to fit romance into such a tailored category with very specific criteria?

If we can all appreciate every act of kindness from the people in our lives, I think that we can all look beyond the quintessential ideals of romance and truly appreciate the little things we often overlook. contact Morgan Witt at wittmf@warhawks.ulm.edu

It’s questionable what people look for in relationships these days. Everyone has different preferences.

But too often lately have I seen that women are looking for a security blanket—someone to take care of them. Is it gold-digging? Or just safety? I don’t know.

I’ve had many friends over the years tell me (indirectly) they stayed in the relationship they were in because of security…which is a nice way of saying they stayed for money. I can see how money can be

appealing. They might have made the money to provide for you, or they might have inherited the money.

However it has happened, it seems comfortable and nice. But if the money wasn’t there, would you still be as committed as you are? How much does the money matter in the relationship?

As an independent woman, I hate that so many women depend on men to take care of them. We are completely capable of holding our own and taking care of ourselves, especially in this day and age. We can get an education and a career of our own. We can take care of ourselves, ladies!

Why do so many women look to men to be the provider? What has love become exactly? It’s not supposed to be materialistic or dependent on anything.

Just love and let love in. contact Kristin Nieman at niemankd@warhawks.ulm.edu

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OPINION

Gay candidate’s win may change Republican party

GARRETT BOYTE Last week Paul Babeu dropped the “G” word. Babeu, an Arizona sheriff and Republican Congressional candidate, came out of the closet and admitted he is gay. However, his rainbow might be dimming amid the allegations that caused his coming-out.

Babeu is accused of threatening his ex-boyfriend with deportation back to Mexico if he divulged the secret of their relationship. Babeu says he never made those threats, arguing that the sheriff doesn’t have deportation authority and that his ex, Jose, is in the country legally.

I feel pretty bad for the poor guy. It’s

bad enough that your sex life is put on display for the whole world to see, but the media took screen shots from gaydating websites with pictures of Babeu in his underwear. He shouldn’t have posted those pictures, but I still feel sorry for him.

I think it’s great that there is a gay sheriff running for Congress in Arizona. I think the way we found out he was gay could have been more pleasant. I don’t know if Babeu made those threats or not, but what I do know is that if Babeu wins in November, it will be used as a victory for the gay rights movement.

The real story here is there is an openly-gay Republican seeking election for a national office in a state that has a Constitutional amendment banning gay people from marrying. It will be interesting to see how the election plays out. If he wins, then I imagine the battle for gay marriage in Arizona may be waged once more.

I figure if Babeu wins this election,

we will see a lot more gay people running for elected office and winning.

Our culture is at a turning point. Society is generally more accepting of gay people than it was 50 or even 20 years ago. Landmark cases are on their way to the Supreme Court, and I see gay marriage becoming a reality in less than 10 years.

The argument against Babeu doesn’t make sense. If he doesn’t have authority and the boyfriend is here legally, why would he even make the threat? I think this is just a ploy from the other candidates who are trying to stop Babeu from winning by exposing he is gay.

I am hoping the people of Arizona will see Babeu for who he is: a hardworking sheriff trying to make Arizona and America a better place. I think it’s time we started judging people by the deeds they do outside of the bedroom instead of inside it. contact Garrett Boyte at boytejg@warhawks.ulm.edu

HAWKEYE P.O.V.

Campus needs to be greener ULM can be doing more to make the campus greener. We’re not necessarily advocating the removal of water bottles, but there are small changes that can be made to make a big difference.

Other campuses around the country have recycling bins next to every trash can. Some have recycling bins for paper in every classroom.

Many have at least one environmentally conscious organization on campus to help promote greener lifestyles.

ULM falls behind in all of those things. Recycling bins for print cartridges and a few for bottles can be found around campus, but that’s about it.

The Garden Society recently honored ULM for it’s beautiful campus. If we hope to keep that kind of beauty, we have to do more to preserve the environment around us.

Look at the practical aspects of living greener. Fewer resources being used means less money being spent and less strain on landfills.

Our campus needs student leaders to step up and establish some sort of environmental organization. Various groups and individuals often do bayou cleanups, but it would be great if there were a central organization to consolidate those efforts.

The group could also work to ensure a ready supply of recycling bins in places other than the SUB or cafeteria. Adding paper recycling bins in classrooms is a small step but one that could yield big dividends for the environment.

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Beginning Lent

photo by Garrett Boyte photos by Robert Brown

Kineseology professor Lisa Colvin (left) conducts a demonstration of the lab’s new technology with the help of student Jamie Wise (right.)

Kinesiology department unveils cutting-edge lab

by Matthew Nolan

The ULM Kinesiology Department faculty members introduced on Friday its new Human Performance Lab in Brown Hall.

Lisa Colvin directs the stateof-the-art health, wellness, high-performance, research and teaching facility. She said she wanted to give back to the Monroe community and provide students with hands-on training.

“I believe the best lab in the South is right here at ULM,” Colvin said. “It is rewarding to give advice to people about their health that instantly change their lives.”

The lab has provided more than 100,000 fitness assessments for members of the community at a reduced cost.

It is also the exclusive physiologi-

“I believe the best lab in the South is right here at ULM.” Lisa Colvin, kinesiology professor cal testing center for area firefighters.

Kinesiology faculty, graduate students and area physicians use technologies such as VO2max (maximum oxygen consumption) readings, cycling power output performance and biomechanics to conduct research to help society with complex issues such as childhood obesity, cardiovascular disease and adult onset diabetes.

The data collected by the laboratory is shared with the Pennington Biomedical Research Center and the LSU Center for Emerging Technology. Companies such as CieAura, Cool Vest and V Care Technologies also take advantage of the research conducted at the lab.

University President Nick Bruno said the laboratory is a testament to ULM’s continued excellence and graduate assistant Jamie Wise agrees.

“Dr. Colvin’s enthusiasm is contagious and makes learning fun,” Bruno said.

Colvin said kinesiology students are ready for the workforce with a 100 percent job placement rate. She said the new lab is another tool to continue that excellence. contact Matthew Nolan at nolanmc@warhawks.ulm.edu

Rev. Job Scaria imposes ashes on a student during a mass at Christ the King Catholic Church on Ash Wednesday.

Catholics explain true meaning of fasting season

by Garrett Boyte

Parishioners filled the seats at the Catholic Campus Ministry last Wednesday to mark the beginning of the Lenten Season. Catholic ULM students and members of the community attended the evening Mass to receive their ashes for Ash Wednesday.

According to the Catholic Church, Lent is the period of fasting that starts 40 days before Easter.

Lent corresponds with Jesus Christ’s 40 days in the wilderness where he was tempted and emerged prepared to make his journey to the cross. Catholics, and some protestants, celebrate Lent to empathize with and gain an understanding of Christ.

“Lent is about you and I getting closer to the heavenly father,” said the Rev. Job Scaria, the priest at the CCM. “Lent is a time in which we

spend 40 days of the year trying to imitate Christ, so that we may celebrate Easter.”

He said on Ash Wednesday, Catholics are marked with a black smudge of ash on their foreheads as a way of saying yes, they commit to being like Christ.

“Lent’s a chance for me to grow morally and spiritually, and [provides] a short term goal to become a better person through my faith,” said Michael Roboski, a sophomore earth science education major at ULM. Scaria said, “We have to respect each other and have a better understanding of each other.” He wants to bring more knowledge about the Catholic Church to students in order to promote more tolerance of religious beliefs on campus.

Scaria wants to remind students that the CCM has dollar lunches on Thursdays, and there will be a fish fry every Friday during the Lenten Season at lunch at the CCM. The price for the fish fry is $6 for students. contact Garrett Boyte at boytejg@warhawks.ulm.edu

Colleges nationwide begin banning water bottles

by Emma Herrock

Environmental groups on college campuses around the U.S. have been issuing bans against water bottles being sold on campus.

More than 20 schools have banned water bottles because of environmental and health concerns about the industry. The students at these schools want reusable bottle handouts, water fountains and filling stations.

Aramark Food Services Director

Robert Hoag said there have been no discussions about removing bottled water from ULM’s campus.

ULM receives Dasani bottled water from Coca-Cola. To date, more than 33,000 water bottles have been sold on ULM’s campus.

John Hughes, a graduate student in communication studies, said he thinks the local environment would benefit greatly if the University quit selling water in plastic bottles.

“I’ve participated in too many

bayou cleanup efforts where a large portion of what I pull out of the water consists of plastic bottles,” Hughes said.

Amber Atkins, a senior business major from Monroe, said she’d be super angry if the University stopped selling water bottles on campus.

“All the athletes and members of VAPA especially have to drink a lot of water to stay healthy,” Atkins said.

Atkins also said even though she doesn’t think water bottles should be

33,000 Number of Dasani water bottles sold on campus banned she does think “water bottles can pose risks to the environment if not disposed of properly.”

According to a Dasani fact sheet, since Dasani was launched in 1999 ,they’ve reduced the amount of plastic used in the brand’s 500 ml bottle

by more than 40 percent and the 20-ounce bottle by 22 percent.

The fact sheet also said Dasani’s goal is to eventually offer plastic bottles made with 100 percent renewable and recycled raw materials – turning waste into a resource.

ULM used to have an organization for environmental well-being called Green H.O.P.E., but the group no longer meets. contact Emma Herrock at herroceg@warhawks.ulm.edu

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NEWS

Above: Associate dean of Arts & Sciences Paul Karlowitz works in his office in Walker Hall. Right: A former pilot, Karlowitz tinkers with a wooden plane he carved. Below: Karlowitz shows the Great Danes he has rescued.

Nothing he can’t do Associate dean Karlowitz hasn’t found a hobby he couldn’t master

by DeRon Talley

Being a “Jack of all trades, master of none” is a figure of speech that many strive for. Many hobbies are learned, but mastering can be difficult. There is one who took this figure of speech like no other. He’s learned, mastered and achieved many trades.

Paul Karlowitz serves as the associate dean of the College of Arts & Sciences and is the Jack of many

trades, who has mastered some.

“If you see something that interests you, why not learn about it?” Karlowitz said.

He retired from the U.S. Air Force in 1992 after serving the country flying B-52 planes in Europe, saying he “had too much I wanted to do.”

And that he did. Since retiring from the Air Force, Karlowitz is in his third profession, helping steer students in the right direction.

Kay Fisher, administrative coordinator 2, said, “He’s very efficient about his job and is always helpful.”

Before entering education, Karlowitz worked as the executive director of airports in Maine and Missouri. He said he enjoyed it, but wanted to do some other things.

Fisher said, “He’s always going to give his best.”

He returned to Monroe to be closer to his mother in 1998. He attended college here and grew up in Shreveport, so it was a familiar place.

Karlowitz found his way into the ULM aviation program where he served as the director. Eight years later, he continues to add to his arsenal of hobbies.

Aside from flying planes, Karlowitz’s interests range from guitar making and cutting and faceting gemstones, to owning a printing press and woodcarving.

He said, “If anybody can do it, I’m going to try and do it. I’m not afraid of failure or if anybody laughs at me for trying. I don’t care; it doesn’t matter.”

Karlowitz said he got into car restoration, but said, “it got old after a while.”

He said he saw someone cut and facet gemstones. Then he tried.

Karlowitz said he remembers saying “if he can do it, I can do it.”

“I don’t put limits on myself, because if so you will never do anything,” he said.

Karlowitz learned to make wine and guitars. He has made about 300

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bottles of wine (they aren’t for sale because it’s illegal.) He said he gives them to friends to try different flavors. He said making wine is just “a fun thing to do.”

Karlowitz has made about 40 guitars. He said he isn’t great at it, but said Richard Hood, “made a couple of them sound amazing.”

In Karlowitz’s lifetime he’s encountered some close calls with death. His most vivid is of one night flying in Morris the B-52 with five other crew members. Two of the plane’s engines blazed into fire, and they could not land. Karlowitz said they flew in a circle for about four hours until the fuel was burned out and the plane was light enough to land.

He said, “It was a real strange night. We were just circling, burning about 60,000 pounds an hour of wasted fuel. We were lucky.”

Karlowitz rescues Great Danes too.

He said he had up to 15, but now he is down to seven.

He said taking care of these dogs can get expensive, up to about

$2,000 a year for each one.

Saving Great Danes isn’t the only expensive hobby Karlowitz has.

Wood carving is also expensive.

He said, “It’s a wonderful hobby, but it’s becoming a little more in demand than I wanted.”

Karlowitz admits his interests didn’t come easy and aren’t always easy to maintain because of money invested.

He said, “With many hobbies, you have to be able to front some money.”

The one interest Karlowitz said he is confident he has mastered is flying.

He said, “I’ll put myself up against anybody. I was good.”

Kristin Morris, who serves as the coordinator of advising for the College of Arts & Sciences, said there is always respect for those who served the country. She said Karlowitz’s “laid-back attitude” makes him easy to work with.

Karlowitz doesn’t run from the idea of getting another career or learning a new hobby.

He said, “The day I don’t wake up eager to go to work, something is wrong. I love what I do. Anytime you find that you don’t, it is time to move on.” contact DeRon Talley at talleydl@warhawks.ulm.edu

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FREESTYLE

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Restaurant Review: Rawz Café

by Sydney Bonner

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Chris Brown, Rihanna reunite Three years after a domestic violence dispute, singers Chris Brown and Rihanna are back together -at least musically. Last Monday, both singers released remixes from their albums featuring one another. Despite the controversy, the remixes to “Birthday Cake” and “Turn Up the Music” have had fairly good reviews.

Whitney’s unreleased tracks Whitney Houston has not released an album since 2009. However, with the passing of Houston, the pop diva left behind almost 35 unreleased tracks. Houston’s label is discussing a greatest hits album, featuring the unreleased tracks.

Ever gone in a restaurant and felt like the men u had nothing to offer? Rawz Café has a wide variety of options for ever yone.

The helpful workers here are more than hap py to help you find which dish fits you best. The prices are fairly reasonable for sushi as well.

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International food fair invades ULM campus

by Catherine Morrison

Want to travel around the world in 10 minutes? Come to the International Food Fair from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 29, and do just that.

Students will be able to sample food from all over the world in one convenient locationBrown Gymnasium.

The samples of food will be anywhere from 50 cents to $1 and the beverages will be free, according to Mara Loeb, director of international student programs and services.

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and various campus organizations will be represented.

The Masters of Business Administration Association will be displaying their diversity at the fair.

“We will be representing Turkey, India, Brazil, Belgium, Slovakia, Venezuela, and more might be available too,” said president of MBAA, Yigit Koktenturk of Izmir, Turkey.

Students are really looking forward to the cultural experience.

“It’s good that ULM offers something like this because a lot of people don’t get to experience other cultures,” said Krystal Scott, a sophomore social work major of Shreveport.

The International Food Fair is put on by the International Student Association and the ULM International Education Council.

Bring your appetite for culture and food! contact Catherine Morrison at morriscl@warhawks.ulm.edu

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FREESTYLE

Ciroc replaces Level; brings new crowd, music

by Jackie Johnson

The Ciroc Lounge, previously named Level, is an urban hip-hop club located in the same building that previously held Level.

There’s new management, $10 cover charge, drinks, shots and much more. Most patrons of the club say that the club is reminiscent of Club Dominoes, which is located in the same area.

Unfortunately, not everyone is impressed. It seems as if there is no

Spring trend: color blocking Color blocking is back and can’t be ignored. Bold and colorful, this 2012 trend is hotter than ever, and the perfect way to stand out in a crowd.

Luckymag.com provides tips on how to pull it off. When pairing separates, the easiest way is to combine a bright hue with a nude hue.

Once you have mastered this step, move on to combining two bold colors. Kick it up a notch by adding one more color to the mix, but be sure to only have one neon color.

Lucky Magazine’s fav formula is one bright, one bold and one neutral. Lastly, try to stick with only three colors to avoid looking like a walking color wheel. This usually adds just the right surprise element for the perfect outfit.

So be bold and colorful and find your perfect combo with color blocking.

d r e s s code enforced at the club and that with the wardrobe, there is an “anything goes” attitude.

The music played is from artists such as Mystikal, Juvenile, Webbie

and Lil Boosie. The music is not current music that is currently played on the radio. Patrons say that they would like to hear music they can dance to and is more current instead

of rap music they heard while in elementary school.

When asked about drink specials, there were none available that could draw in a crowd based on drink spe-

cials alone.

Most of the patrons felt that the $10 cover charge that they had to pay to get into the club was not worth it.

The Ciroc Lounge, unfortunately, is not a hit and lacks a ceratin pizzaz.

With Monroe being a college town, one would think that local clubs would put more thought into their appeal. I give The CIroc Lounge 3 out of 5 stars. contact Jackie Johnson at johnsojr@warhawks.ulm.edu

Listen Up!

The Fray- Album Review

by Alicia Cook

On Feb. 7, 2012, American piano rock band, The Fray, debuted their third studio album entitled “Scars and Stories.” Based on the title alone, you would expect the album to display songs of life experiences. The album was expected to be a success and the guys didn’t fail to deliver debuting at number four on the Billboard Top 200 chart. With nearly three years of writing material and gaining inspiration along the way, the band did not disappoint. The Fray managed to combine the personalities and lives of four individuals into 44 minutes of glory. With 12 tracks, the title spoke for itself. With

“The Avengers” comes to theatres; summer 2012

Super heroes unite in the action-packed movie “Marvel’s The Avengers” set to release summer 2012. The super team features iconic Marvel super heroes Iron Man, The Incredible Hulk, Thor, Captain America, Hawkeye and Black Widow. The plot is set when an unexpected enemy threatens global safety and security. Nick Fury, director of the international peacekeeping agency known as S.H.I.E.L.D., set out to recruit a team strong enough to pull the world out of disaster. It is then, that the ensemble of “The Avengers” is commissioned. Get ready for an exciting movie loaded with action and unbelievable special effects.

songs like “Heartbeat” and “The Fighter,” you get a sense of love and compassion. The band also gives songs like “The Wind” where you’re left to give your interpretation through their powerful lyrics followed by the inspiring “Run For Your Life.” All of the songs reflect experiences of life, ones that anyone could relate to.

It delivers an eclectic sound, providing something for everyone. Staying true to their sound with full instrumentation and story-telling lyrics, “Scar and Stories” is promising and sure to please the ears of all listeners. contact Alicia Cook at cookad@warhawks.ulm.edu

Reality Wrap-Up

BasketBall Wives

Fans are screaming over the long-awaited season four of “Basketball Wives,” which premiered last Monday. Realitytea.com gives a recap of the first episode. With fan’s high expectations of drama, gossip and excitement, the girls never fail to deliver. A heated argument takes place between Evelyn and Jenn over an unloyal friendship and upsetting words in a blog. The conversation gets heated when tears and expected foul language are exchanged. Viewers can expect two more additions to the mix. Basketball wives Kenya and Kesha join the crew. Season four is in full effect with new bonds, broken friendships and much more drama to come.

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• Mosquitoes have 47 teeth.

• Dragonflies are capable of flying 60 mph, making them one of the fastest insects.

•Termites have been known to eat food twice as fast when heavy metal music is playing.

•There are more beetles than any other animal. In fact, one out of every four animals is a beetle.

• The praying mantis is capable of turning its head 360 degrees. It is the only insect that can do this. It is also the only animal on Earth with only one ear.

• Only male crickets can chirp and will chirp faster in warmer weather.

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SPORTS

Women’s basketball gets Sun Belt’s best shoot daggers on senior night Warhawks out of sky Men’s basketball lose on senior night; routed 94-61

by DeRon Talley

The women’s basketball team dropped their senior night game on Thursday at the Fant-Ewing Coliseum against conference opponent Middle Tennessee State University.

The team (9-20, 7-9) lost to the Blue Raiders 67-53.

The Warhawks came out flat to start the game defensively allowing the Blue Raiders to shoot over 54 percent from the field.

“They brought their ‘A-game’ and we didn’t,” head coach Mona Martin said. “They shot the ball really well.”

MTSU (23-5, 15-0) dominated going into halftime 41-24 led by the hot shooting of junior Kortni Jones.

Jones shot five for five from behind the three-point line in the half to lead her team with 17 points. She finished the game with 25 points and three steals.

Martin said, “I thought we did a better job in the second half, but I was very disappointed in our defense.”

ULM could not strike a comeback in the second half sending its seniors away with a loss in their final match at the Fant-Ewing Coliseum.

The women’s team honored its three seniors: Marion Zollicoffer, Eli Torres and Larrie Williams following

by DeRon Talley

photo by Robert Brown

Sophomore Elexar Tugler gets smothered by defenders during Thursday night’s loss at the Fant-Ewing Coliseum.

the loss. Williams is the team’s leading scorer, but was held to only five points and one rebound against the Blue Raiders.

Martin said, “It’s not a good way

to end your last game at home, and I feel bad for her because she’s been so good for our program.” contact DeRon Talley at talleydl@warhawks.ulm.edu

NBA’s ‘Lin-sanity’ must stop

DeRON TALLEY Every time I hear something about this Jeremy Lin guy, it makes me want to go insane. I guess I should say “Lin-sane.”

All the hype is surrounding a guy who likes to be called “Super Lin-tendo.”

I used to love Nintendo games when I was growing up, but because of Lin, I hate to hear it. I cringe when I hear him being called “Super Lintendo” or “Lin-credible.”

The “Lin-sanity” has to stop. Now. The NBA and sports world have

gone bananas over this Asian-American point guard for the New York Knicks.

He graduated from Harvard with a degree in economics and has become the face of the NBA leading his team to six straight wins. He did it without star forward Carmelo Anthony showing he has NBA talent.

Lin is only being celebrated because he is such a rare commodity.

His statistics are good, but not great.

Not great enough to get this much attention. He’s become the NBA’s version of Tim Tebow.

There are real teams doing great things in the league right now, but are overshadowed by the “Lin-sanity.”

Never have I been more happy for a team to lose, but I was pretty excited to see the New Orleans Hornets snap the Knicks’ streak. Not because I’m not a Lin fan, but because I’m an Anthony fan.

If the Knicks would have been undefeated when Anthony returned

from his injury and lost a game, Anthony would have gotten the blame for it. I didn’t want to see Anthony get the heat for something like that.

Lin is a good player. He has more skill at his position than Tebow does at quarterback.

One of my problems is why is he getting so much air-time. We all like success stories, but the Knicks don’t even have a .500 record. Where’s the success in that?

Now Lin is hyped up and is confused. He thinks he is the real “Linsanity.” No, he’s not. Dallas Mavericks guard Vince Carter is the original. We called him “Vinsanity” way before Lin came along.

Lin wants to copyright the term “Linsanity.” You shouldn’t be able to trademark what’s not yours, but he will get away with it just because people have really gone “Lin-sane.”

It shows what the world has become. contact DeRon Talley at talleydl@warhawks.ulm.edu

The men’s team (3-26, 2-14) lost to the Middle Tennessee State University Blue Raiders 94-61 in its final home game of the season.

This Warhawk season ends as the worst performance in the program’s history with only two wins.

Before the start of the game, the team honored its four seniors: Christian Bibi Ndongo, Fabio Ribeiro, Hugh Mingo and Fred Brown.

In the game the men quickly fell down 8-0 in the first two minutes and were never able to claw their way back into the game.

The team fell behind as many as 24 points in the first half as the Blue Raiders (25-4, 14-1) lobbed two alley-oop dunks to keep momentum on their side. At the half, ULM trailed 46-23.

In the second half, MTSU kept the pedal to the metal and held on to the win.

Brown finished with a team-high of 13 points on the night, while guard Mingo added 12 of his own. contact DeRon Talley at talleydl@warhawks.ulm.edu

1,498 The number of fans who attended senior night

photo by Robert Brown

Sophomore Charles Winborne dribbles away from the defense at the Fant-Ewing Coliseum during Thursday night’s loss.

DID YOU KNOW?

Athletic director Bobby Staub said discussions to possibly add floor seating to the Fant-Ewing Coliseum will be at the end of the season. The goal is to generate more fan interest by putting them closer to the action.

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Say hello to 1,000-point club Senior Williams joins elite group for scoring in women’s basketball

by DeRon Talley

Senior forward Larrie Williams reached the 1,000-point scoring mark for her career on the women’s basketball team. Williams’ point total has her in the top-15 in the history of the women’s program, and is the 16th player to notch 1,000 points in a career.

“It shows how hard she’s worked in her time here. I can’t say enough about her,” head coach Mona Martin said.

Williams’ feat came in a comefrom-behind win against conference opponent South Alabama on Feb. 11 in the Fant-Ewing Coliseum.

She crossed the mark in the first half of the game when she drove the lane with a turnaround shot to surpass the high mark.

Williams said, “It feels good. I really don’t care about the points though.”

She said, “I want to be remembered as someone who has passion for the game. The points just came with it, it’s just a plus.”

photo by Srdjan Marjanovic

Senior Larrie Williams honored during senior night. Her parents Larry and Evelyn Williams (left) and ULM President Dr. Nick Bruno (right) stand with her.

“I want to be remembered as someone who has passion for the game.” senior Larrie Williams Williams was honored Thursday at senior night with teammates Marion Zollicofer and Eli Torres. She said the team has been like a family to her,

Sun Belt Conference gets new commissioner; changes near?

by Anthony Drummer

The Sun Belt Conference announced this month former WAC commissioner, Karl Benson, as its new commissioner.

He replaces retiring commissioner Wright Water who served the conference for the last 12 years.

ULM Athletic Director Bobby Staub said he was looking forward to working with Benson because of his experience dealing with the BCS conferences.

“That kind of experience lends itself well to the Sun Belt Conference and what we’re trying to do,” Staub said.

He said, “He brings a wealth of knowledge, and if he advances the Sun Belt, it helps ULM.” At his press conference Benson hinted into expanding conference membership.

Benson said with football members, there was “an advantage to getting to at least 12.”

Benson said that any schools in-

volved in an expansion must be in the Sun Belt’s footprint, which includes the southeast and part of the southwest.

However, Benson did not address merging with the WAC. If the Sun Belt and WAC combined, ULM would be reunited with its rival Louisiana Tech.

Staub said, “I don’t want to get that far down the road. Anytime you can condense your footprint with institutions around you, the better; whether that pertains to them or anybody else.”

He said, “It breeds that kind of rivalry and competition we all want.

The next two months will be telling, and who knows what will happen?”

Aside from increasing membership, Benson plans to explore obtaining a third bowl game, increasing revenues and increasing exposure.

The new commissioner will assume full control of the conference in July. contact Anthony Drummer at drummeac@warhawks.ulm.edu

and her teammates are like “sisters out there.”

Williams is currently enrolled in the graduate program at ULM, but has not decided for sure if she wants to pursue professional basketball.

Martin said, “Her work ethic is phenomenal, and I know she can be very successful there.”

Williams said, “If it happens, it happens. Getting my masters is important to me right now. I’m still trying to work out those details.” contact DeRon Talley at talleydl@warhawks.ulm.edu

Men’s golf finishes 7th Senior Hardham leads team in 2-day invitation

by Christopher Boyle

ULM men’s golf team placed seventh overall at Rice International on Monday and Tuesday.

The team was represented by five golfers: Tim Hardham, Nick Wilson, Christian Tepley, Mason Seaborn, and Alex Malmay.

Senior Tim Hardham placed highest for the team individually, taking 16th with 218 total strokes.

“It was a good start to the semester. I think we played well as a team,” Hardham said.

Coach Erik Hsu said, “Tim Hardham and Nick Wilson are kind of the rocks of our golf team.”

He said, “Those guys are great leaders, so it’s nice to have them in place to help the freshmen along .”

Freshman Christian Tepley tied with Senior Nick Wilson individually securing the 19th slot, with 219 to-

“Tim Hardham and Nick Wilson are kind of the rocks of our golf team.” coach Erik Hsu photo by Srdjan Marjanovic

Senior Nick Wilson looks across the greens at Bayou Desiard Country Club during pracitce.

tal strokes.

“He (Tepley) plays well beyond his years as far as maturity on the golf course,” Hsu said.

He said, “He really does a good job of keeping his attitude and his demeanor level out there.”

Tepley said, “This semester I feel a lot more comfortable. We felt like we were in contention, and that we owned what we were doing.”

At one point in the tournament, the team was in second place overall, which may show potential for the rest of the season.

Hsu said, “It’s different because we have a lot of new faces trying to figure things out. It’s all about figuring out whose going to step up and our goal is to win a conference championship.”

One of the focuses the team has for this season is the mental aspect of the game.

Tepley said the team works with a sports psychologist. He said, “The thing that he (psychologist) tells us is to appreciate the good things.” contact Christopher Boyle at boylecw@warhawks.ulm.edu

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SPORTS

February 27, 2012

Warhawks bullying tennis courts Team too strong, routes opponents 7-0 at home match

by DeRon Talley

The tennis team (5-2) dominated the courts at Heard Stadium against the University of Texas Pan-American on Friday winning 7-0.

The team started the season on a four match win streak, but lost its last two against Southeastern Conference opponents Auburn and Mississippi State.

“This is good to get the momentum back and help move on,” head coach Terrence De Jongh said.

The match against Texas Pan-American was concluded by freshman Silvia Tumova’s singles victory. Tumova won an emotional singles match in three sets.

Tumova said, “I didn’t play my game and I didn’t feel comfortable on the court.”

She said, “But this match shows I can win even when I don’t play my game.”

Tumova lost in the first set to Malin Anderson 7-5, but responded in the final two winning 6-2 and 10-4.

De Jongh said, “She should have handled it in the first set, it was a pure lack of focus there.”

17

The number of consecutive wins the team had last season.

The streak was snapped against Denver University in the Sun Belt Tournament.

Tumova used her native language Slovak to pump herself up and help regain focus. It worked for her.

She said, “I was cheering myself in my language when I would hit the ball wrong.”

Tumova was the only Warhawk to get a challenge for the day, as the rest of the team swept their opponents in both singles and doubles play.

Also in singles play, senior Vivian Polak swept her opponent. Polak did not even give up any points to her opponent as she won both sets 6-0.

Senior Monica Winkel said, “It’s good for our self confidence. It’s good everybody won.”

Redshirt freshman Sophie Rufyikiri also dominated her opponent at singles play. Rufyikiri won in two sets 6-0 and 6-1.

Winkel said, “Now we just have to keep rolling.”

Winkel and junior Medy Blankvoort easily won their doubles match 8-1.

For the Warhawks, the closest bat-

photos by Emi McIntyre

(Top) Freshman Silvia Tumova returns a serve at Friday’s home match.

(Left) Redshirt freshman Sophie Rufyikiri sets to serve during Friday’s match.

Tough SEC losses The tennis team challenged themselves with a harder schedule this season than last by going up against SEC schools Auburn and Mississippi State.

The team lost both matches, but the matches were not just about the wins. The team said going against tougher opponents helps improve their skill levels. tle in doubles play was an 8-3 win for senior Vivian Polak and Ema Turudija.

The Warhawks play their next three matches at Heard Stadium and are looking to turn this one victory into a streak of wins.

Winkel said, “We are just going to

beat them.”

De Jongh said, “Every win obviously is important and it helps us.”

The team hosts Northwestern State at 2 p.m. on Wednesday and Arkansas State at 1 p.m. on Friday. contact DeRon Talley at talleydl@warhawks.ulm.edu

Softball stretching kinks out; ready for win streak

by Andrew McDonald

After starting off the 2012 season with a bang, the softball team looks to expand on its success with a strong season, a deep run into the conference tournament and eventually the Women’s College World Series.

The Warhawks have a great depth of talent, led by All-Sun Belt preseason pick Janel Salanoa, and are looking to be hot on the season.

Starting off the season with a few wins, and a few losses, the team is looking to get back on the right track, and create a winning streak.

“I think we are taking it one game at a time,” senior Roxy Cassel said.

“We’re looking for less errors and more base hits.”

The Warhawks started the season dominating the Mardi Gras Classic, beating Grambling and Northwestern State, two instate rivals.

Wainwright Junior Karli Wainwright said, “I think our most powerful game was the first game of the season (against SIU-E).”

She said, “We played our best, and we came together for the win.”

After traveling to Houston for a tournament against McNeese State and the University of Houston, the team showed a powerful start with

a 6-2 win. Those six points would be the only points scored during the tournament, losing the next three games by a combined 24-0.

The team got back to its winning ways on Wednesday when it traveled to Birmingham to play Samford and won 7-6.

Also on Saturday the team picked up two more big wins against Virginia Tech and the College of Charleston.

ULM’s recent success is because it has a strong off-field team bond.

Freshman Alexis Cacioppo said, “We each have different talents, and we’re the best when we come together.” contact Andrew McDonald at mcdonaat@warhawks.ulm.edu

photos by Robert Brown

Members of the softball team do stretching exercises at the Softball Complex before a practice.