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CALENDAR
Monday, 11-30
November 30, 2015
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Spirit Day in Quad from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
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Classes Resume all day Final Exams for Graduating Students all day through Thursday Men’s basketball vs Chattanooga in Fant-Ewing Coliseum at 7 p.m.
Tuesday, 12-1 Employee Holiday Reception in University Library Conference Center from 3 - 5 p.m. Holidays at ULM from 5:30 - 7 p.m.
Thursday, 12-3 Women’s basketball vs UL-Lafayette in Fant-Ewing Coliseum at 5:15 p.m. Men’s basketball vs UL-Lafayette in Fant-Ewing Coliseum at 7 p.m.
Saturday, 12-5 Football vs New Mexico State in Monroe at 2 p.m. Women’s basketball at TCU in Fort Worth, Texas, at 2 p.m.
TODAY IN HISTORY
Nov. 30 1803: Spain cedes her claims to Louisiana Territory to France 1900: A German engineer patents front-wheel drive for automobiles 1971: The Republic of Ireland government claims it will take the brutality allegations against the security forces in Northern Ireland to the European Court of Human Rights 1995: Operation Desert Storm officially ends Birth: Mark Twain, American author of “Huckleberry Finn” and “Tom Sawyer,” is born in 1835 Death: Oscar Wilde, Irish writer and playwright, dies in Paris at age 46 in 1900
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(MCT) - University of WisconsinMadison Police Department received an anonymous delivery of 20 dozen coconut doughnuts on Monday, the department posted on Facebook. Two-hundred-forty doughnuts _ every one of them covered in coconut _ raised suspicions among officers, Lovicott later told the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. “It was bizarre. Was it an apology? Was someone trying to get back at us with the joke about cops and doughnuts?” The driver gave them the name of the man who ordered them, and police recognized the “fairly unique” name as someone who had been ejected from Camp Randall last Saturday during the Wisconsin Badgers’ 13-7 loss to the Northwestern Wildcats. A total of 110 fans were ejected that day.
(MCT) - Allegheny City Market, tucked inconspicuously into Pittsburgh’s Mexican War Streets neighborhood, has built a customer base with its tidy convenience store and deli featuring locally themed sandwiches like the Randyland Reuben, named for artist Randy Gilson’s colorful residence a block away. More recently, the market has been a revolving door the growing collection of packages cluttering shelves behind the cash register. About a month and a half ago, owner Mike Mitchell agreed to enlist his store as an “access point” for United Parcel Service. Per the agreement, the package delivery giant would drop off 25 packages a week; he would store them and hand them out; and the shipping company would pay him 50 cents a package.
(MCT) - The Paris attackers used an online gaming chat function to discuss their plans. To stay in touch, they used a social media app designed to protect Russian citizens from the prying eyes of their secret police. And, later, after they’d killed 130 and wounded another 351, the remaining members of a terror cell that was on the verge of launching yet another attack in Paris was found and arrested or killed early Wednesday when the GPS functions on their phones and rental cars gave away the group’s locations and travel histories. A week after the Nov. 13 attacks, it’s become clear that in the ancient and continuing matchup between good guys and bad guys, the fast-evolving technological world is both blessing and curse.
(MCT) - The Turkish military Tuesday announced it shot down a Russian military aircraft near the Syrian border after it ignored multiple warnings and entered Turkish airspace, a charge Moscow immediately denied. According to social media reports, which include videos, an Ankaraaligned Syrian rebel group captured one of the two pilots bailing out of the plane, which was filmed crashing. The other pilot remains missing, but some footage released on local television and social media showed what appeared to be one of the pilots dead and his body being examined by Arabic speaking rebels. The use of the long-range bombers, which must cross Iranian and Iraqi air space to reach Syria, led to the closure of Iraqi airspace to commercial flights.
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Chow down for Carissa!
“What good is the warmth of summer without the cold of winter to give it sweetness.” John Steinbeck American writer
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Members of the Baptist Collegiate Ministry serve jambalaya lunch during a fundraiser for Carissa Sawyer who was recently injured in a car accident.
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OPINION
Control your mind, control your body
Kiera Press I’m a Christian, and one of the ways we show our devotion is through fasting. For us, fasting is giving up something that could take the place of God in our lives. You can fast on food, TV or whatever else. Usually, I do 10-day food fasts. All I eat is natural foods and no meat. The first time I fasted, it was extremely difficult for me because it gets me out of my comfort zone, which is filled with non-natural foods and meat. The first day wasn’t too bad, but by the third day, it was horrible. It was especially difficult when I was eating at the cafeteria on campus because they have French fries and pizza every day. I told myself that this was good for me. I could do it. Then I smelled the French fries and pizza at the cafeteria and agonized over how I couldn’t have any. The purposes of food fasts are to eat healthier, get rid of distractions and to treat your body like the temple it is. Instead, I just felt like I was being punished. But after the third day, I started realizing what all the junk food I eat before fasting does to my body. I no longer feel fatigued all the time. I feel healthier. I started to realize that the fast wasn’t bad. It was helping me to improve myself in more ways than one. The fast helped me change the way I think about food. And with the holidays coming up, looking at food a little
differently may not be such a bad idea. There are lots of ways to not let food get the best of you. It’s not that difficult either, especially if you change your habits with goals of improving yourself as a person. For me, food was a distraction. Taking uber-indulgent foods out of my life helped me to feel better and to lead a better life. It also helped me to focus more on other, more important things. I know eating in moderation can be difficult, especially if the food is really good. Sometimes the answer is to just cut out the food that’s inhibiting you. For me, quitting cold turkey was challenging but rewarding. For some, it’s best to just cut down. You could eat a little bit of what you like and then eat something healthy or limit yourself to a certain amount of splurges every week. For example, during the holidays if you eat fried turkey and stuffing for lunch, then you should eat a salad for dinner. There are many different approaches. Just make sure you follow your own rules. Eating right will be easiest if you have a plan. The key to a good plan is to not deprive yourself so you won’t overindulge. It’s easy to overindulge. It’s easy to mentally pardon a slip up or two. But we can control ourselves, because the desire we have for food starts with a thought. When we see or smell something we like, our stomachs start to growl. Our mindset is that we have to have it, so we go and get it. We don’t have to succumb to this. We can reverse our thinking if we keep our goals in mind. When we are tempted to eat something, we should remind ourselves why we shouldn’t. We should set big, purposeful and convincing goals for ourselves. The training starts with the mind and then the body adapts to it. Set a goal and have a good plan, and I’m almost certain you’ll start to see a change in your body. Then you won’t have to diet—your lifestyle will be the diet. Think before you eat. Your body will do what you tell it to do.
From the previous online poll...
When is it okay to be merry about Christmas?
• 365 days of the year...17% • Only after Thanksgiving...35% • After finals, I can’t focus that far in advance!...48%
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NEWS
SGA plans ahead for campus changes by Olivia Barfield
Changes are in the air around ULM, and it’s not just the seasons. At the last SGA meeting of the semester, senators observed that several small changes have been made to the university after Lunch with the President. At the luncheon, senators addressed the concerns they and fellow students have about ULM. The most recent Lunch with the President was two weeks ago. Senators addressed administration with various topics ranging from water pressure to library hours. So far, they have noticed water pressure is much better in places where it had been terrible, such as the Student Center. The water fountains are now useable. Administration also granted the request to extend library hours by 30 minutes in the morning. Students received an email this week saying that the
library will open at 7 a.m. from now on instead of 7:30 a.m. SGA is waiting to hear back or see changes on other issues brought up at Lunch with the President. Senators also discussed new plans to thank local businesses for their support of ULM. One idea discussed was a “Warhawk Best” award that would allow students to vote on their favorite businesses and restaurants in a variety of different categories. Senators also voted to grant the Student Athletic Advisory Committee an RSO Scholarship worth $500. The scholarship will help the beach volleyball team to attend a significant invitational tournament in Hawaii. “I want to be a part of this tournament, not just for myself, I want to do it for ULM,” said Claire Crossfield, a beach volleyball player representing SAAC. SGA’s budget is $92,263.09. photo by Olivia Barfield
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Community unites to meet needs of fellow Warhawk by Olivia Barfield
Almost three months have passed since Carissa Sawyer’s wreck, but her Warhawk family has yet to stop supporting her. Sawyer, a freshman pre-dental hygiene major from Sterlington, was paralyzed from the waist down after a car accident on Sept. 6. While she was in ICU, her story inspired several fundraisers with one aim: help Carissa and her family. Sawyer had accepted her bid into Alpha Omicron Pi women’s fraternity just before her accident, and her new sisters were some of the first to rally for her cause. After receiving news that Sawyer would require several surgeries, they set up a GoFundMe account to raise money for her medical costs. They also set up two fundraiser nights at local restaurants who donated parts of their sales to Sawyer. Overall, the chapter raised $4,424.92 for Sawyer with the help of the local community.
“We are looking forward to welcoming our sister back on campus this spring and want to thank everyone who helped make this possible,” said Shelby Nicholson, Communications Chair for Alpha Omicron Pi. Kappa Alpha Fraternity also showed their support for Sawyer by holding a car wash that raised $1,200. Most recently, the BCM held a jambalaya lunch fundraiser for her. Cody Crnkovic, a sophomore biology major, heard about Sawyer through the other fundraisers that were held for her and presented the initial idea of a luncheon to the BCM. “It was about a month later I realized that that money that they raised, even though it was a good amount, they still need a lot more for all the things that Carissa needs,” Crnkovic said. Sawyer said she is blown away by the support she’s received. “I’ve been so blessed to receive the support I’ve had from ULM organizations. I’m so grateful to
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Bruno rounds up board members for coach search President Nick Bruno announced Tuesday that a search committee has been created to find the next head football coach. College Sports Solutions (CSS), a collegiate athletic search firm based out of Atlanta, Georgia, will also assist in its search. The search committee is made up of eight voting members, five of whom formerly played football at ULM.
“This is my university and I’m proud of it,” said search committee member Al Miller, a ULM alumnus and former NFL strength and conditioning coach. “I want to see ULM make the wisest choice possible, for this very important position, and at this very important time.” The first committee meeting has not been scheduled, but Bruno said he wants to meet with them as early as the beginning of December.
General Sheridan to speak at Fall commencement Brigadier General Joanne F. Sheridan will serve as the commencement speaker for ULM’s fall ceremonry Saturday, Dec. 12. General Sheridan is a ULM graduate and currently serves in the Louisiana Army National Guard. General Sheridan began her military career on active duty from February 1984 through September 1988.
Her first duty assignment was in the 5th Infantry Division at Fort Polk, Louisiana, where she served as the Assistant G-1, Plans and Policies. General Sheridan is the daughter of Command Sergeant Major (retired) Joe S. Fernald and the late Marion Colbeth Voita. For more information about ULM’s Fall 2015 commencement, visit ulm. edu/commencement.
everyone who has helped me, whether it’s raising money or praying for me,“ Sawyer said. Sawyer’s mother, Christine Braddy, said that all the support has helped Carissa get back to her life. “Carissa is very motivated to go back to school. She’s gone back to work… she’s trying to normalize her life to get back in the swing of things. She loves people in the community talking to her, it just lifts her up.” Braddy said. The community’s support has been great for Sawyer, but it’s been uplifting for other students as well. Sabrina Wegner, a first year doctoral student in marriage and family therapy, is proud of everyone’s fight for this common cause. “I’m sure that a lot of them are good friends with Carissa, and some of them probably don’t know her either, but that doesn’t matter because it’s the community coming together,” Wegner said. contact Olivia Barfield at barfieor@warhawks.ulm.edu
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Carissa Sawyer and her parents smile during a holiday photo session.
NAACP student chapter becomes largest in state by Gwendolyn Ducre
Tra’von Washington has been a member of ULM’s chapter of the National Association of the Advancement for Colored People for two years, and said he has seen the chapter struggle. This semester, he gets to witness the chapter succeed. Today, there are over 300,000 members in NAACP across the nation. ULM’s chapter now has 100 of those members, making it the largest student chapter in Louisiana, according to Charles Heckard. Washington, a senior kinesiology major, said those two years he spent as a member was the reconstruction Washington period of the chapter. “Last year, our membership increased a little, but we weren’t able
to make a huge impact on campus,” said Washington. “This year, we believe we are ready to make a name for ourselves on campus, in the city and in the state.” Olivia James, senior speechlanguage pathology major and ULM’s chapter’s president, said this is a step forward for this region. “It feels great to let Louisiana know that college students in North Louisiana are aware and concerned as well,” James said. Some students said the organization has struggled with members and getting recognized on campus in the past. The chapter has been successful in recruiting and in hosting events this semester because its executive board prepared plans during the summer. The chapter has held voters’ registration rallies, teamed up with other on-campus organizations and taught financial literacy in the Quad. While increasing its membership, it has also restructured its participants. The chapter has invited non-black students into its organization.
This is not the first time or unheard of for non-blacks to be a part of NAACP. In fact, some of its founders were non-black in 1909. Betty Cooper, financial information service instructor and chapter adviser, said the word “color” in NACCP does not refer to just black people. “It’s referring to all races and all of the colors, united. That’s the true movement. I salute those early pioneers who stood together, black and white, united,” Cooper said. The NAACP was founded to help give “political, educational, social, and economic equality of rights of all persons and to eliminate race-based discrimination.” It has been vocal in high-profile criminal cases hosting civil protests around the country. “It is relevant to keep coloredpeople reminded that the battle is not over and there is a group of people who are listening and fighting to end oppression,” Washington said. contact Gwendolyn Ducre at ducregk@warhawks.ulm.edu
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FREESTYLE
Performance fuses charity, dance Ensemble presents check toward breast cancer foundation by Mariah Mitchell
The Fall 2015 Dance Fusion blended new and old, as familiar faces in the School of Visual Performing Arts graced the stage. The concert featured special guest, M Squared that includes associate professors Mel Mobley and Tina Mullone. The stage lit up with bright lights as the performers danced to the opening number, “Turkey Lurkey.” From costumes to choreography, production director Robin Stephens organized the Fall Dance Fusion. Dance students looked forward to a night of performances with an act of charity mixed in. “I was so excited for the night, a little nervous at first but after the first dance, the excitement really kicked in,” said Whitney Johnson, a junior pre-pharmacy major. Chi Tau Epsilon Dance Honor Society presented a $105 check toward the cure for breast cancer at the concert. The society raised this money by hosting a Zumbathon that was
open to all ULM students. Former ULM student and official Zumba instructor at the Activity Center, Kelseia Ellison, taught moves at the Zumbathon. Becky Tripp, affiliate coordinator, accepted the check from the Chi Tau Epsilon Dance Honor Society on behalf of the Susan G. Komen foundation. Seniors Schuyler Connell and Mikal Marceaux were recognized with an award for their hard work and dedication to the program. Connell and Marceaux have been performing with the program since they were freshmen and are set to graduate this December. Shelby Cunningham, a senior secondary education major, said the turn out for the night exceeded her overall expectations. Cunningham said her favorite performance of the night was “Spain.” “‘Spain’ was apart of the classic, ‘The Nutcracker’, which has always been a childhood favorite of mine. I really felt we performed it well tonight,” Cunningham said. Associate professor of dance and co-founder of M Squared, Tina Mullone, said she had chills watching the students perform throughout the night. “We met three times a week and worked
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Dance Repertory Ensemble members show off their moves to a production number.
six hours sometimes. We started practicing the second week of the semester all the way up until the afternoon of the performance,” Mullone said. The performance was the last for VAPA as students and faculty
wrapped up the fall semester. However, the department looks forward to several spring productions including its spring musical and Spring Dance Fusion concert. Cast members of the musical “Rent” will set the stage March 16. Dance Fusion will then return on May 6. Mullone contact Mariah Mitchell at mitcheml@warhawks.ulm.edu
University ranks bottom 10 in sexual health survey by Carmen Blackwell and Ashley Lyons
A Trojan Condoms survey ranking ULM as No. 137 of 140 in sexual health resources spurred uncertainty about the communication between the company and the university. Yolanda Camper, nurse practitioner at the ULM Health Clinic, said she does not know where Trojan gets its information from because the company has not called her. However, the company said it has attempted to contact the clinic multiple times for information for the survey. “We’ve reached out several times to the ULM Student Health Clinic. For the last few years, our office hasn’t received a response,” said senior researcher of Trojan Condoms, Bert Sperling. Sperling also said the company has tried faxing, calling and even mailing the annual survey. He has not received a response since the clinic switched to Affinity in 2013. Camper said she has not received the survey recently. “Maybe they need to send it to the
right person,” Camper said. Camper has worked at ULM’s clinic since 2005 and recalls filling out Trojan’s surveys in the past, but said she has not received any in the “last several years.” Camper has not changed her position at the clinic since she began working there. Sperling said the company has not seen any information regarding sexual health on the clinic’s website. ULM didn’t decline in sexual health ratings because of an increase in sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) or sexual health risks but from the lack of information available to students, according to the survey. Camper said she doesn’t know what the clinic’s Affinity webpage looks like but would be willing to put up a webpage with sexual health information if needed. Camper said ULM has ranked low for several years despite having four or five workshops each year, offering educational opportunities and posting signs around campus about sexual health. The campus clinic also offers free HIV testing and $10 STD testing conducted
through the state. According to Camper, the clinic does an average of 75 to 100 tests per month. The miscommunication has caused ULM to drop six spots since 2013. The sexual health ratings show this university has dropped to No.137 on the annual Trojan Sexual Health Report Card. According to Camper, contact information including the fax number remained the same after the switch to Affinity. Camper said there are “so many different people who handle different things at Affinity.” “We have a person who handles all communicable diseases for every clinic that we have. That’s her job and of course STDs are one of those. But I’m sure he hasn’t talked to her,” Camper said. According to Camper, Trojan used to call her about the possibility of using the company’s services for an on-campus program, but she said that is beyond her scope as a nurse practitioner. contact Carmen Blackwell or Ashley Lyons at blackwcm, lyonsar@warhawks.ulm.edu
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Did you know? According to the Centers for Disease Control, nearly half of the 20 million new STDs diagnosed each year are among people aged 15–24 years
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SPORTS
Trouble in paradise Warhawks lose last-minute 28-26 heartbreaker by Josh Dean
A second-half comeback came up short, as ULM falls to the Rainbow Warriors of Hawaii 28-26. Hawaii got on the board first with a 12-yard touchdown run by Warrior running back Paul Harris. Harris rushed for over 166 yards and one touchdown on the night. The Warhawks answered with a 30-yard field goal by Craig Ford after a 10-play drive that began on their 24 -yard line. The Warriors built on their lead in the second quarter adding a touchdown through the air and on the ground. Midway through the quarter Warrior quarterback Ikaika Woosley took it for an 8-yard scamper into the endzone. A sack and intentional grounding penalty on ULM’s next drive set Hawaii up near midfield on their next drive. The Warriors capitalized and drove 56 yards for their second touchdown of the night. ULM had the answer and put together an 84-yard, 8-play scoring
drive to close out the half. The drive culminated in a 3-yard touchdown pass from Earnest Carrington to Xavier Brown to cut the deficit to 21-10 at half. Coming out of the half, the Warriors struck right away with Woosley rushing it in from six yards out. The Warhawks responded with a field goal from 25 yards out. Later in the quarter, ULM would score again to close the gap further. A 30-yard Carrington run led to a 13-yard Ajalen Holley touchdown reception. After their next two drives ended in punts, ULM drove down the field in a drive starting at their own 18. After going 65 yards the Warhawks failed to get it into the end zone from 15 yards out. The Warriors got it on a turnover on downs but fumbled on their 17yard line. The fumble was returned into the end zone by Lorenzo Jackson for a ULM touchdown. The Warhawks were unable to convert the 2-point conversion and the game ended in a 28-26 Warhawk loss. The team faces Pistol Pete and New Mexico State Dec. 5 in their last game of the year at home in Malone Stadium.
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Graduate quarterback Earnest Carrington scans downfield for an open receiver against Hawaii Saturday night.
Key play The key play came on a fumble by Hawaii with just over three minutes left in the game. ULM’s Lorenzo Jackson recovered it and returned it 17 yards into the endzone setting ULM up for the game tying two-point conversion attempt.
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It was What this over when means Earnest Carrington failed to convert a two point conversion. After a ULM player returned a fumble into the endzone for a ULM touchdown bringing the score to 28-26, the Warhawks failed to convert a two-point conversion cementing the Hawaii victory.
The Warhawks fall to 1-11 on theyear and 0-7 in conference play. If ULM loses its next game, it’ll be the school’s worst season since 2003-2004.
Cougars pounce on Warhawks’ basketball with late scoring surge by John Stevens
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Freshman Travis Munnings drives to the hoop against Houston Saturday night.
The Warhawks lost 76-64 to the Houston Cougars Saturday night in what proved to be a close match until the end. Houston’s Rob Gray Jr. led the team on a late 13-0 run to close out the contest and end ULM’s 47-game consecutive streak of holding teams under 75 points. This streak stood as the second longest in the nation. The Warhawks were off to the races early with buckets by freshman Travis Munnings and junior point guard Nick Coppola. ULM forward DeMondre Harvey got in foul trouble early, leaving him sidelined for most the of first half. This allowed Houston to get second chance points late in the half.
The Cougars took their first lead of the half with two three pointers by Rob Gray Jr. After one half of play, the Cougars led 35-32. In the second half, ULM could find no answer for the shooting of Houston’s Gray Jr. With 11 minutes left in the game, he hit three straight 3-point field goals. With the Warhawks facing foul trouble and missing some key chances down low, the Cougars could take off and not look back. In the final minutes, the Warhawks tried to full court press but the Cougars kept finding ways to beat the strategy. Rob Gray Jr. added one more threepoint jumper with 56 seconds to add
insurance for the win. After the game, ULM Head Coach Keith Richard talked about Rob Gray Jr.’s influence on the game. “He was a big difference in the game. We couldn’t guard him. We tried and just couldn’t stop him from driving it on us or stopping the threepoint shot,” Richard said. The final score of the game was 7664 Houston on top. ULM freshmen Travis Munnings led the Warhawks with 18 points. Coppola put in a season high 15 points on the night. The Warhawks face off against Chattanooga Monday night and then close out the week versus rival ULLafayette on Thursday. contact John Stevens at stevenjr@warhawks.ulm.edu