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September 8, 2015

NEWS CALENDAR Monday, 9-7 Labor Day Holiday Volleyball vs Stephen F. Austin in Monroe at 2 p.m.

Tuesday, 9-8 Classes resume

Friday, 9-11 Soccer vs Stephen F. Austin in Nacogdoches, Texas at 7 p.m.

Volleyball vs Louisiana Tech in Ruston at 7 p.m.

Saturday, 9-12 Volleyball vs Lamar in Ruston at 10 a.m.

Volleyball vs Southern in Ruston at 5 p.m.

Football vs Nicholls State in Monroe at 6 p.m.

TODAY IN HISTORY

Sept. 8 1504: Michelangelo, a famous Italian artist, unveils “David” in Florence, Italy 1831: William IV is crowned King of Great Britain 1920: U.S. Air Mail service begins 1986: “The Oprah Winfrey Show” broadcasts nationally for first time Birth: American singer Alecia Moore, known as Pink, is born in 1979 Death: American chemist Willard Libby dies of pneumonia at age 71 in 1980

1 South Carolina 2 Florida Gov. Haley stirs Office botches up VP rumors veterans’ cases

3 Mexico 4 China Drone usage Parade marks causes concern World War II end

(MCT) — Is she selling the New South or auditioning for a 2016 presidential campaign spot?

Gov. Nikki Haley of South Carolina is generating buzz that she’d be in the mix for the Republican vice presidential spot in 2016, following her successful handling of the removal of the Confederate flag from the statehouse grounds after the shooting deaths of nine African-Americans inside a historic Charleston church.

Appearing Wednesday at the National Press Club, Haley teetered between deflective and receptive to the VP talk, at first dismissing it as a way-too-early political exercise, given that 17 Republicans are still elbowing each other to win the Republican presidential nomination.

“I’m not wasting any energy or any time thinking about that because I’ve got too much to do,” she said after her speech.

(MCT) — As the chief executive of what may be the first academy to train drone operators in Latin America, Jose Luis Gonzalez is acutely aware that unmanned aerial vehicles can be used for both good and evil.

Most of the students who study at his Drone Academy are photographers seeking to capture sweeping aerial images, engineers using drones to photograph damage to structures like bridges or hobbyists eager to attain new playthings.

But Mexico has its share of bad guys, and Gonzalez said it might not be long before drones are used for malevolent aims, such as remotely controlled murders.

Signs are already arising that criminals view drones as a new tool in their kit. Mexico using drones. But authorities around the region are scrambling to enact regulations to catch up to the reality of drone usage.

QUOTE

“The universe doesn’t give you what you ask for with your thoughts - it gives you what you demand with your actions.”

(MCT) — The Department of Veterans Affairs office that handles disability cases for Florida didn’t properly process claims - in some cases overpaying and in others shortchanging the state’s veterans, according to a recent report.

A report from the department’s inspector general found that the regional office in St. Petersburg, Fla., did not consistently process two types of disability claims the office reviewed, inaccurately handling 19 percent of the small sample reviewed.

A total of 90 claims were reviewed, with 17 in error; because of it, 54 improper monthly payments were made to seven individual veterans.

Of the 90, seven were handled incorrectly and had affected veterans’ benefits, while 10 were handled incorrectly and had the potential to affect benefits.

(MCT) — The Chinese Communist Party pulled off its biggest WWII military parade ever on Thursday, shutting down central Beijing for a spectacle of marching soldiers, rumbling tanks, patriotic music and never before seen missiles and other military equipment.

Russian President Vladimir Putin and some 29 lesser-known world leaders joined Chinese President Xi Jinping in watching the procession, held to mark the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II. Aircraft with colored contrails soared over Tiananmen Square on a nearly perfect blue-sky day, which the Communist Party helped manufacture by shutting down hundreds of polluting industries in and around Beijing.

With so much weaponry on display, some of China’s neighbors were wary of the parade.

Bulldogs bite!

Steve Maraboli American author

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NEWS BRIEFS

‘Top Hawks’ earn tech gifts through test scores The University of Louisiana at Monroe Office of Recruitment and Admissions hosted an ice cream social for select freshmen students in honor of their outstanding high school test scores.

These scholars are known as “Top Hawks.”

Incoming freshmen with an American College Testing (ACT) score of 30 or higher and a high school grade point average of 3.75 or higher-were honored with a special ceremony which included ice cream

and ULM-themed gift packages, each containing a special gift-an Apple iPad and ULM iPad case.

Lisa Miller said this is an effective way to showcase the work of incoming freshmen.

“It’s a great way to highlight the high caliber students we are recruiting to ULM, said Miller, assistant vice president of marketing, enrollment and community.

The ULM foundation bought the iPads through private donations. 61 students earned the honor.

Professor’s new novel prepares for take-off Shalanda Stanley, assistant professor of education at the University of Louisiana at Monroe secured a book deal with Knopf Books for Young Readers-an imprint of Random House Kids-for her book “Drowning is Inevitable.”

Now that the novel has been completed, Stanley is hosting a book launch at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 8, in Walker Hall 2-105.

She will talk about her book, the publication process and some books will be available during the event.

Stanley received her Bachelor’s degree in English from Florida State University, with a focus on creative writing.

She was awarded with a Master’s in Education from ULM in 2008, after teaching for ten years in Ouachita Parish.

In December 2012, she received a Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction from Louisiana State University.

For the full story, pick up next week’s issue of The Hawkeye

Pharm student demands more bang for her buck

by Olivia Barfield

Geena Nellis is a year-three pharmacy student with a lot of papers to print.

But this year she’s been running out of her share of copies a little too quickly.

“I probably print close to the max every week. It’s been more this week and last week though because of all the syllabi I’ve had to print,” said Nellis, who didn’t have enough prints last week to cover all the materials necessary for her “P3” classes.

All returning students have probably noticed the new print system in the library, but what may have gone unnoticed is that it’s charging differently.

A double-sided printed page cost 1 “print” with the old print system. This year students are being charged 1.5 prints for the same thing.

Last year, being able to print 150 pages front-and-back for 1 print each meant that students could get 300 pages of text for their school materials, or 150 physical sheets. Now, they can only print 100 double-sided pages, which equals 200 pages worth of text.

In short, students have lost 50 double-sided prints, or 100 pages worth of text.

Nellis says that those are 50 pages that she really needs.

“When you have 2-3 classes, 2-3

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Geena Nellis wearing her white lab coat at the ULM School of Pharmacy.

times a week, with 75+ slides in each presentation, you need as many pages as you can get,” Nellis said.

Currently, there is no way for students to pay for any more pages through the ULM Printers once they run out.

Nellis attended the regular Student Government Association meeting last Tuesday to appeal to senators and ask if there is anything they can do to help fix the problem.

SGA senators and pharmacy students discussed the possiblity of students being able to add money as needed to their account and pay a set rate for their extra prints.

Rino Nicholas, a year-three pharmacy student, spoke for his peers when he

said that there was a panic over the lost pages.

“That first week of school we were out of prints by Tuesday, which was awful. We usually make it to Wednesday, at least,” Nicholas said.

It is unsure who should be contacted to try to solve the problem, but Laura Jennings said she’s going to get to the bottom of it.

“I’m going to have to dig further into it and figure out where the decision came from, why it came into play and then what we can do about it,” said Jennings, SGA advisor.

The current balance of the SGA budget is $69, 516.67.

Olivia Barfield at barfieor@warhawks.ulm.edu

Frat members pay price for violations

by MCT Campus

The University of South Carolina suspended 13 fraternity chapters from recruiting new members last week after reports of alcohol violations.

The school’s Fraternity Council stopped activities for the chapters after they were accused of serving alcohol in front of potential new members.

Jonathan Withrow said all fraternities were warned not to have any controlled substances at an emergency meeting prior to the incident.

“Many organizations clearly did

not take the meeting seriously,” said Withrow, vice president of conduct for the University of South Carolina Fraternity Council.

Withrow said “more drastic measures must be taken” because this isn’t the first time this has happened at the university.

Two USC fraternities lost their chapters last fall for alcohol and hazing violations.

A similar case occurred at The University of Louisiana at Monroe two years ago, which resulted in a fraternity’s suspension.

According to The News Star, the

Kappa Sigma fraternity was suspended after reportedly making the “pledges” drink excessive amounts of alcohol at a party, resulting in alcohol poisoning “in at least one pledge.”

ULM fraternities recently held their recruiting events, and Javon Simms said they are still held to that same standard.

Simms is a part of Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity who said the campus Greek advisor recently held a meeting with all fraternity members.

“He discussed various policies such as when we can use alcohol and when we can’t,” said Simms, a junior kinesi-

“Buy one get one free daiquiris”

ology major.

Simms said that if a ULM Greek organization is having an event either on or off campus and there’s alcohol involved, they “have to go through paperwork for it.”

“In some fraternities you can’t even be caught drinking while wearing your letSimms ters,” Simms said.

Simms said the only time they don’t need permission are for the school tail-

gating events before games.

Simms also said it’s important for frats to give the best impression wherever they are, especially when it comes to showcasing their fraternity to incoming freshmen.

“It’s looks bad on fraternities and sororities period, when fraternities serve alcohol to people who show interest,” Simms said.

Meanwhile, the USC chapters must discuss the violations with the Fraternity Council before they can begin recruiting more members.

Additional reporting by: Tyler Smith smithtw@warhawks.ulm.edu

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OPINION HAWKEYE P.O.V.

D on’t drag behind opportunity It makes no sense for college students to be uninvolved in their future field.

We need to be as educated and experienced as we can once we leave this institution.

Do you know why you’re here?

You are here to become a better candidate for employment when you leave. You are here to master something so that you can take the knowledge and skills of whatever you mastered with you into the workforce.

And when you go into the workforce, your resume will need all the help it can get.

So why not try to make it look nice while you’re here?

Getting involved in extracurriculars within your major is a smart move for undergrads. There are plenty of societies and clubs that will not only look good on your resume, but will teach you too.

Bonus projects like research labs and writing for journals may take some extra time, but they’ll give you a valuable understanding of the in-and-outs of your field.

Try to get a low-level job in your industry as well. Past experience, no matter how basic, will work for your better interest as you search for a real job.

So don’t just consider showing up to class and getting the homework done to be enough. Get involved, get a job and intern to make yourself as marketable as possible.

Jobs are tough to find, so make yourself the best young professional you can be.

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September 8, 2015

Trump that Karissa Smith

The American public laughed as news of Donald Trump considering himself for the Presidential election began to surface.

They laughed when he announced he was running and they have continued to laugh at him throughout these summer months.

This laughter ranges from ridicule to incredulity. For many, he is a political case of comic relief.

But the media’s lens is focused on him.

Talk show hosts allot precious air time for him and his name is spoken of from the grocery store to the college classroom to the family dinner table. And according to the polls, he has been leading the Republicans.

That’s not something to laugh about. It’s something to really pause and consider.

Why, amidst inappropriate remarks and uncouth behavior would Trump have the (rising) support and attention he garners?

I believe Donald Trump has touched a nerve in American society.

He does not care about political correctness and it seems America is tired of walking on eggshells too.

His sharp tongue has caused many cringe-worthy moments, but according to the polls, a growing segment of Americans like his raw “say it like he thinks it” approach.

I think another factor that plays into his support stems from the fact that he’s not of the political elite that he has not been groomed in the art of partisan deception and memorized catchphrases.

Maybe you vehemently disagree with Trump’s unorthodox approach.

Maybe your spine shivers in horror at the possibility of the television framing Trump’s grinning face from

“Many politicians have some pretty opaque windows. And though Trump could definitely buy some better quality glass, he presents an image and thought processes that are painfully clear.” the Oval Office.

But no one can withhold credit from this business mogul for his transparency.

Transparency is a big deal to Americans today and we live in a culture that values businesses and individual’s ability to present a truthful clear depiction to their publics.

As a metaphor, think of Trump as a clear window. We all know exactly what he thinks. He doesn’t hide behind flowery phrases and big words that break down to fluff.

Politicians are known for windows in need of several years’ worth of spring cleanings.

Democrat or Republican, politicians have a talent of saying one thing before elections and doing another once comfortably positioned in an office chair.

Perhaps because they cannot see out the dirty windows….

Many politicians have some pretty opaque windows. And though Trump could definitely buy some better quality glass, he presents an image and thought processes that are painfully clear.

Dorothy Crenshaw, from Crenshaw Public Relations Consulting Agency, wrote an article highlighting what the PR world can learn from Donald.

As a public relations major, the article interested me but one of her points should ring true with every reader.

She points out his ability to “take a stand.” She shares that “it’s refreshing even when misguided. He’s not afraid to say what some others only think.”

As the presidential election goes

on, America will be watching the Donald.

Maybe certain other candidates can learn from Trump’s transparency and position their image accordingly.

I hope they will all clean their windows but I’m not sure there’s enough humility for that… or maybe they just don’t have Trump’s ego?

Since this is an opinion piece, I guess I am expected to share if I support him or not.

Frankly, I am an intrigued political novice not yet willing to hang my hat on any particular candidate – for now. It’s too early for that.

But there’s a lot of excitement in the political realm – from Sander’s closing in on Hillary to Carly Fiorina and Ben Carson’s relatively new political presence to of course, the star of the show.

I’ll be watching them closely and I urge you to do the same. This is our Future, our America.

Are we okay with supporting the worn-out footstep of a Clinton or a Bush? Maybe.

Are we okay with perpetuating the culture of the political elite? Some are.

Ready for diversity? Many are.

Ready for an unorthodox approach? There’s a strong following.

Are we hungry for a leader with America’s best interests at heart - Politically, economically and socially? I sure hope so.

In the end, that’s what will matter most and it will be our decision to make. contact Karissa Smith at smithk8@warhawks.ulm.edu

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Kentucky clerk proves no martyr

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Kim Davis is a County Clerk in Kentucky. She is in charge of things like overseeing elections, transcribing court hearings and issuing license plates. Her job largely involves keeping things in order.

But for the past few months, she’s been the one shaking things up.

Davis has refused to issue marriage licenses since the Supreme Court’s redefinition of marriage that made same-sex marriages a constitutional right nationwide this summer.

This presented some conflict for Davis, an Apostolic Christian. Typically, Apostolic Christians follow a very literal translation of the Bible. For Davis, this means that same-sex marriages go against her religious beliefs.

So she’s just not going to do it. And she told her Deputy Clerks not to do it either.

Other clerks have taken the same stance as Davis, but, as of last Friday, she’s the only one who has been jailed for defying a federal order to issue marriage licenses.

For some, this means that the law has won. You can’t disobey a federal ruling or you’ll get thrown in jail, and

that’s that.

But for some, Davis has become a martyr for religious freedom in America.

People side with her because they think that this is a Biblical argument, or some sort of religious discrimination. It’s not. This is a legal issue.

This is a matter of a woman deciding not to follow the law because she feels uncomfortable with it.

I feel uncomfortable with driving 35 miles per hour through my hometown, but I still do it.

Davis has handled this without anger. She’s not tarnished her stance with unruly behavior or hate. She doesn’t seem to be the “jail” type.

But she needs to understand that this is not her call.

Religious freedom is the right to believe what you want. Davis was never denied that right.

She was never made to pick a side, either. This didn’t have to be that way.

When deciding which law reigns supreme, Davis forgot that our national laws are set with no intentions to harm us. New laws are made with intentions to progress our country.

When you decide that your personal beliefs are more important than the law in a situation that will bring no harm to you or the people you care about, then you are acting criminally.

God forbid that one day everyone decides their beliefs outweigh the law.

We have a system for a reason. Kim Davis is not above it.

“This country was founded on faith,” said Davis, while denying a gay couple a marriage license.

And, in a way, she’s right. U.S. citizens should have a right to exercise their faith. Because of this, Davis can believe what she wants.

Having the right to believe what you want doesn’t mean that you can exercise actions associated with your belief when they deny someone else rights.

As much as I would enjoy getting to write about a martyr, I’m afraid that I can’t do that for Davis. She’s being reprimanded for refusing to follow a law. A martyr is someone who truly suffers for their beliefs, not someone who doesn’t do their job. contact Olivia Barfield at barfieor@warhawks.ulm.edu

Suicidal tendencies nothing to doubt

Mattie Kincannon “You’re finally going to be happy in heaven. No more pain. It’s okay to be scared and it’s normal. I mean, you’re about to die.”

These words were some of the last heard by Conrad Roy III, an 18 year-old who committed suicide using a gas-powered water pump in 2014.

Who would say something like that?

His girlfriend.

The 18-year-old Michelle Carter exchanged hundreds of text messages with Roy the day of his death. And while some of the messages claimed Carter’s love for Roy, many of them bore much darker themes.

According to the Washington Post, Carter incessantly asked him when he was going to commit suicide. She even researched how he could carry out the act painlessly.

Telling Conrad that “he would be her guardian angel in heaven” and that “there isn’t anything anyone can do to save you, not even yourself”, Carter could possibly be facing manslaughter charges in Massachusetts.

Although, she happily told her friend the day before Conrad died that their last words were “I love you”, she told the same friend months later that she could have stopped the suicide.

How? She admitted to being on the phone with Carter while he was committing his suicide. Roy got out of the truck when carbon monoxide gas started to emit into the cab. He told Carter it was working, but she told him to get back in.

After Roy’s death, Carter started a fundraising tournament in Conrad’s remembrance, along with proclaiming herself as a supporter of mental health.

She even posted on social media and told stories about how she tried to save her boyfriend’s life.

I believe that Michelle Carter is a sociopathic bully who has no feelings for the stranded, depressed, and lonely individuals in this world. She is also a pathological liar for stating how she tried to save Conrad’s life. Yes, Conrad did have a failed attempt at suicide in his younger years, but instead of helping him face his problems, she pushed him towards those problems head-on.

I also believe that Michelle’s friend is at fault, and that she is crazy as well.

Upon hearing Michelle talk about how she was helping her boyfriend plan a painless suicide, her friend should have gone to the police.

Was she undisturbed by hearing the plans or was she too scared to say something? No matter what the situation was, thanks to her, a family will never see their son again, and that to me is one of the most disturbing parts of this story.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in 2013, the U.S. reported 41,149 suicides (that is a suicide every 12.8 minutes). Although the CDC reported in 2013 that the highest suicide-rate happened to people from 45 to 64 years old, it seems to me personally that teenagers and young adults are the most vulnerable. Why? I do not know about the rest of the student body, but I have felt at times lost and stranded in my teen and young-adult years. Have I experienced depression, and do I know how dark and deep of a hole it is? No. I do know what fear feels like, though.

It is bad thoughts and people like Michelle Carter that can ruin the mental state and emotional health of a person, make them doubt themselves. How do we overcome these voices, both internal and external?

Even at our hardest times, our mind must overcome and we must tell ourselves that we are on this earth for a purpose, no matter what others say. contact Mattie Kincannon at kincanme@warhawks.ulm.edu

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Risk management seeks talent Healthy choices lead to

successful college life

by Olivia Barfield

Students and corporate leaders filled the Student Union Ballrooms last Wednesday to attend the Risk Insurance Talent Search, a recruitment event and career day for Risk Management and Insurance majors.

The event included presentations by executives from leading companies, a luncheon and a chance for companies to exhibit at a small career fair.

The RITS also featured keynote speaker Barbara Bufkin, executive vice president of business development at Hamilton Re. Other majors within the college of business were invited along with RMIN majors.

According to data collected nationally by leading insurance organizations, over 200,000 jobs were vacant in the 2014 insurance industry, and it is estimated that the industry will need to fill 400,000 positions by 2020.

In 2030, nearly 50% of the current insurance workforce will retire and contribute to the critical talent gap in the industry.

The Risk Management and Insurance program at ULM is one of only about 30 in the United States and offers unique courses that set graduates apart.

According to Christine Berry, program coordinator for the ULM RMIN program, the talent search last spring resulted in more than a dozen internships and full-time positions for ULM RMIN majors.

“I have no problem finding jobs for students before they graduate,” said Berry. “Our problem is finding enough students to fill the open positions in the industry.”

Juniors from the RMIN program

by Sierra Shipman

Courtesy of Kyle Anderson

Kyle Anderson and Christine Berry were all smiles at the Risk Insurance Talent Search on Wednesday in the SUB Ballroom.

at ULM have interned at companies such as AmWINS, LWCC, All Risks, State Farm, AJ Gallagher, and PulleyWhite.

K y l e Anderson, a senior RMIN major, interned for AmWINS Group, Inc. last summer Anderson as a result of connections that he has made here at ULM. During his internship, Anderson was offered a full-time job with the company before he had entered his senior year.

“With hard work and networking, we (RMIN interning students) had job offers from 2 of the largest wholesale brokerage firms in the world before the summer was over with. So now we can go into our senior year without having the worry of finding a job,”

said Anderson.

According to Anderson, graduates from the RMIN program enjoy a 100% job placement rate.

“Companies are begging for students with RMIN degrees. The program here at ULM puts you on the fast track for success,” said Anderson.

Dustin Hickman, a junior finance major, attended the RITS and was impressed with what he learned.

“The RITS is a great way for young RMIS majors to meet experienced professionals to learn more about the industry and Hickman the possibilities that they have once they graduate,” said Hickman.

Olivia Barfield at barfieor@warhawks.ulm.edu

Adjusting to school is not an uncommon struggle for a college freshman.

Ashton Johnson and Devin Hare are both graduate students who said they’ve been there and seen it all.

Hare and Johnson spoke to students at Wednesday’s “Adjusting to College” workshop about the importance of keeping a strong balance in every part of their college lives.

“I cannot stress enough to you guys how important time management is,” Johnson said.

She told students that keeping a planner nearby is a great start to managing their time more effectively.

“It’s good for students to go to these types of workshops if they do need help starting out in college,” said Cortney Lara, a freshman pre-nursing major.

Johnson also told students that it was okay to say no to their friends in order to make smarter choices; such as choosing to study instead of going to a social event with their friends.

Hare addressed topics such as stress, self-esteem, Lara alcohol or drug abuse, and negative relationships. She also told students to evaluate their emotions and how they feel to recognize symptoms of anxiety, stress or depression.

She said eating healthy is one way to relieve their stress too.

“It’s also very important to get sleep. Even three hours is better than none. So please sleep,” Hare said.

Many freshman were unaware of the available help and resources on campus.

“I didn’t know the counseling here was free for students. It’s a really good service they offer us here,” said Carolyn Dixon, a freshman toxicology major.

The centers allow students to bring in a family member or significant other free of charge, as long as the student is present with them.

The Community Counseling center and the Marriage and Family Therapy Counseling center can be found in Strauss Hall. Both are open Monday through Friday.

Did you know?

Feeling stressed or too much pressure can cause problems such as depression, substance abuse and anxiety.

Sierra Shipman at shipmasn@warhawks.ulm.edu

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International crisis hits home

by Pujan Dahal

Protestors in western Nepal killed seven police officers and one child during the recent demonstrations over a proposed new constitution, according to a leading national daily.

These acts have not only affected those in Nepal, but also impacted the Nepalese community on campus.

“I woke up to see my Facebook full of outrageous statuses, the situation must have been brutal,” said Shivam Kharga, a freshman computer science major. “Living abroad worries you more about the nation.”

The Nepalese became outraged when police tried to enforce a new curfew.

They responded by attacking officers with spears, knives and stones.

The wounded were taken to the regional hospital and the death toll was expected to rise.

“I’m worried for my family,” said Nischal Dhakal, a freshman computer science major from Tikapur, where there have also been recent protests

and killings. “My mother said that the city was closed for days and curfew was imposed.”

In regards to religion and culture, Nepal was proclaimed to be a nation without any bloodshed.

This recent tragedy however has proved that wrong.

Krishna Bista, assistant professor, said, “I am very heavyhearted. The incident must have saddened the students disturbing their mundanity in the beginning of the semester.”

“At a stage when we are heading to a new era, we must call on people to not be involved in activities that disturb social harmony and ignite ethnic hatred,” issued the Ministry.

Work on a new national constitution began in 2008, two years after the end of a decade-long Maoist insurgency.

Members of the country’s Tharu minority have expressed their opposition to the plan, which they say would see the group further marginalized.

A new constitutional draft presented in parliament on August 22 aimed to

restructure Nepal as a federal state made up of seven provinces.

“Education has a major role to play in awaking the insurgents. It beautifies character which creates harmony,” Bista said.

The protesters, most thought to be of Tharu ethnicity, argued that the new federal landmarks will invoke Bista the historically marginalized communities towards a discriminatory society.

The group believes that the state system would hamper their existence in power play.

While that has been a public sentiment, the government has a different concern for the security. photo by Snaedis Bjorgvinsdottir and Sciassari/Flickr.com Pujan Dahal at dahalp@warhawks.ulm.edu

From top to bottom: Nepalese police controlling the crowd. Nepalese police escorting a citizen.

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NEWS

photos courtesy of Lauren Lewis

From left to right: (1) Interns Perez Pickney, Margaret Manning and Lauren Lewis stand in front of the Supreme Court with Congressman Abraham. (2) Lewis poses with Abraham.

Internship spurs political passion Lauren Lewis recalls witnessing historic Supreme Court ruling

by Stacy Reppond

Lauren Lewis surveys the marble steps of the U.S. Supreme Court building as she joins the crowd forming one summer morning.

The junior finance major and her friends anxiously awaited the 10 a.m. start of court.

They eventually entered the Supreme Court building’s courtroom for the historical King v.

Burwell ruling on June 25. The ruling upheld subsidies created by the Affordable Care Act. This experience served as a highlight of her summer internship in Washington, D.C. in local Congressman Ralph Abraham’s office.

Lewis and her friends arrived at the Supreme Court around 4 a.m. The court only allows about 30 people into the courtroom, so lines form early.

Once inside, Lewis said they all seemed to be on the edge of their seats with anticipation.

Lewis said the courtroom was “much smaller” than she pictured but called the architecture beautiful.

Little did Lewis and her friends know that the Supreme Court would rule that day on the Affordable Care Act before they heard the word “healthcare.”

“Immediately, everyone sat up a bit straighter,” Lewis said.

When the decision came to uphold the act, reactions varied from sighs of relief to defeated slouches. Though it didn’t go how Lewis or Abraham had hoped, they recognized the significance of the ruling.

The court released after only 30 minutes.

Lewis recalls seeing Fox News and CNN, watching people celebrating, banners flying and items handed out.

Lewis said the experience opened up her eyes and was the “cherry on top to be in the middle of all this.” The Supreme Court also ruled on same-sex marriage the next day.

She said her experience sent her home more involved in politics.

“It’s something I definitely can’t let go of,” she said.

Lewis encourages students interested in similar opportunities to network and apply.

“Stay politically involved and just do your job as a citizen,” Lewis said.

Though Lewis learned gained knowledge of how the federal government operates and office procedures, she said she also learned about herself.

She said tasks such as calling constituents improved her communication skills. Lewis enjoyed the action of the front office more than the back office side that included bill write-ups and research.

Lewis says she still stays in contact with

Abraham since her internship.

“Congressman Abraham is doing an incredible job in D.C. I’m very impressed with how he took in the millennial voice,” Lewis said.

She wants students to get involved as they are the next generation that will take over.

“If we’re not educated in politics, we’re not going to be able to change the world like we want to,” Lewis said.

Abraham often sought Lewis and the other interns’ input. They served as voices of the millennial group, which he calls “an up and coming voting force.”

“I let my interns participate in the legislative process where they can see firsthand how our nation operates,” Abraham said.

He said Lewis brought in a “different perspective” than his office is used to seeing.

Abraham says those interested should apply online. His office takes interns in the summer, fall and spring semesters.

When not in the office, interns go to seminars, conferences, committee meetings and more. Of course, Lewis’ ventures took her all the way to the Supreme Court.

Abraham said it was important that Lewis was “part of that history” during the ruling.

“I was so glad that she was able to be a part of that in the courtroom when that decision came down,” Abraham said. contact Stacy Reppond at repponsm@warhawks.ulm.edu

photo courtesy of Lauren Lewis

Lewis shows off her patriotic side in front of the Louisiana sign.

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CCM honors 50 years Crown hopefuls of passionate ministry get head start for Historical campus annual competition church prepares

by Kelsey Sharpe

for next chapter

by Mary Hillman

The Catholic Campus Ministry celebrates its 50th anniversary as the home of ULM’s Roman Catholic Community this month.

As a part of the Diocese of Shreveport, the CCM has served two generations of Roman Catholic students since 1965.

Not only is the CCM the only place on campus that offers Holy Mass and other sacraments of the Church, but it is also a safe, quiet area for Catholic students to study, meet other peers of their faith, and become active members of the ministry.

Though the CCM’s community has been small in comparison to the congregations of other religious organizations on ULM’s campus, Fr. Job said that the CCM’s body of members has been growing larger each semester.

On a global scale, the CCM belongs to the largest group of common believers in the world, the Roman Catholic Church, forming about 2.5 billion members worldwide.

While the CCM is a campus ministry, its essential duty is that of the Church- to deliver the Sacraments and spread the gospel of Christ.

In celebration of the CCM’s successful growth and progress over the last 50 years, the CCM has announced that it will be investing in tighter security to keep its members safe.

Its student center will be locked and closed to the public after 6pm, but official CCM student members

photos courtesy of Emma Matherne

The CCM celebrate their “finals midnight breakfast” last semester.

Did you know?

The word “Catholic” was first used by Ignatius of Antioch around the year A.D. 110. It is from the Greek word katholikos, which means “toward the whole.”

will be able to enter the building with an access code at the door.

“We are fully committed to serve the students of the university. Whatever it takes, we want to serve them…

We want to make it their home, and when we do that we want to make sure they are safe and protected…” Fr. Job says.

Emma Mathern is looking forward to the new changes at the CCM as they approach the 50th anniversary.

“The CCM is where I met my first real friend freshman year and I don’t know where I’d be without her,” said Mathern, a junior pre-pharmacy major said.

Matherne said she has been thinking about the last two years she’s spent at the CCM. She said there are so many memories that she has to hold on to, but many more to look forward to in the future.

Matherne also said she is thankful for those who came through the CCM before her.

“All the work that students put in 50 years ago is very apparent in how our ministry has grown,” Matherne said.

The CCM’s next mass is on Sept. 20. contact Mary Hillman at hillmamk@warhawks.ulm.edu

The annual Miss ULM pageant interest meeting was held Thursday for prospective contestants.

Several ladies filled the room and listened attentively as all the roles and responsibilities of the future holder of the Miss ULM title were read aloud by Laura Jennings.

Jennings has aided in the production of this pageant for four to five years.

She said that over the years she has watched the contestants bloom from being shy and reserved to possessing “exuding confidence.”

“Even after the competition the girls leave with certain qualities and character traits highlighted, that they probably didn’t know they had before,” Jennings said.

Jennings said the girls have not been wasting any time.

Some of them say they have already started practing and began preparations; such as developing their talent pieces, looking for evening dresses and even looking into smaller details like finding the perfect earrings.

Jennings also said there is a lot of work involved when it comes to organizing a pageant She said the behind the scenes aspect takes much time, effort, planning and that the prospective candidates have a task ahead of them.

Lauren Ford, current Miss ULM title holder, was also in attendance at to encourage the future contestants who will be competing for the 2015 crown.

“You have to make sure you stay focused, make memories and just have fun with it,” Ford said.

Ford said she remembers how intense it was to be sitting in a room full of girls for the exact same position you are.

“Scanning the room trying figure out who the next possible title holder may be. Will it be her? Will it be me?”

Ford said.

J’Lyn Henderson said she isn’t intimidated by the pressure.

She is no stranger to the stage, as the title holder of Miss Henderson Bossier City.

Henderson has also competed in the Miss Louisiana 2015 competition.

“Being a part of pageants has helped me realized that even if you aren’t the contestant chosen for the job it doesn’t mean you aren’t a worthy winner,” Henderson said.

This prestigious pageant has a large turn out every year and the winners are often successful at the Miss Louisiana pageant.

With so much expected of them, the girls must be able to give the best representation of themselves as possible.

All the girls that have chosen to compete for this title will bring their unique talents and abillities to the stage as they strive for the coveted crown.

The Grand Coronation date is set for Nov 6.

contact Kelsey Sharpe sharpeka@warhawks.ulm.edu

Program adds another building block of success

by Tyler Smith

ULM’s Construction Management Program recently received a renewal of accreditation from the American Council for Construction Education.

The accreditation process includes a thorough peer review of curriculum, faculty credentials, student support, financial resources, industry management and physical resources.

Ron berry said he is thrilled about

the progress the program is making.

“It is rewarding to see that the efforts of our construction faculty and the quality of our construction management program recognized by this accreditation renewal,” said Berry, the dean of the College of Business and Social Sciences.

Berry said there’s a huge amount of support from administration as well, and he is grateful for their contributions to the program.

“I sincerely appreciate the work of the faculty, support of the administration and the engagement of the Industry AdBerry visory Council that led to the renewal of accreditation.”

Ed Brayton said he is also pleased

with the program’s achievements and the people it has to back them up.

“ULM has a long history of excellence in Construction Management, with exceptional support from industry,” said Brayton, director of the School of Construction Management.

“We also owe the faculty,both current and past who helped build and maintain the program. I thank them for their efforts toward this accom-

plishment.

The Constructioni Management Program was the first program in the country to be accredited by ACCE. The mission of ACCE is to be a leading global advocate of quality construction education, in addtion to promoting, supporting and accrediting quality construction education programs. contact Tyler Smith at sharpeka@warhawks.ulm.edu

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Art instructor designs ‘1 Mile of Love’

photo by Matthew Johnson

Foy and her partner created a mile-long mural for community to admire art work by local children on Trenton Street in West Monroe.

by Karissa Smith

The wall on Trenton Street in West Monroe has been transformed into the vision of Brooke Foy, an art instructor and faculty member.

For years, the levee stretched a mile wide. Plain, the wall received little attention from passerbys-- but not Foy. Foy said, “I had a strong desire to put some color on it. Put something beautiful, something different, something exciting and then the idea turned from immediately wanting to paint it but wanting to paint it as a community project to really make it something that unites our community.”

One Mile of Love was born.

Foy was also forming her new busi-

ness, ARROW Public Art. Emery Thibodeaux, an artist and designer, joined forces with Foy in the business.

Thibodeaux hopped on board and joined Foy in making the proposal for One Mile of Love.

They reached out to the community and later stood before the West Monroe Chamber of Commerce.

Major Jamie Foy Mayo met them and supported the project with great enthusiasm.

The pair decided the wall would not be their art but an even better

idea-- art from children all over the community.

The idea was presented again in a meeting with Ouachita Parish principals.

The children simply drew images with whatever writing tool they had on hand.

Almost every school in Ouachita Parish contributed and the ages of the children ranged from four to 14.

Making sure to keep something from every school, they condensed 3000 images to about 260.

“It was just beautiful. We just took the drawings and placed them into a mural – we literally made a paper mural,” Foy said.

Brown gym became their studio due to the length.

“It gives people something to be happy about. And that’s what the wall does.”

Brooke Foy

Hours of work resulted in themes of campfires, sports, friendship and science.

June marked Foy’s dream unfolding as the levee began its’ transformation.

During the night, crews would take transparencies of line drawings from the children’s images and proj-

ect nearly 400 images to the wall. and community volunteers worked diligently on the wall.

After three months of work from, the mural was complete.

ARROW, along with the West Monroe Chamber of Commerce andsupport from DWMRG, plan to celebrate the wall in October with a block party.

Foy and her partner Thibodeaux believe the wall shows the influence of teamwork and impacted the community.

Regarding the future, Foy said she is interested in projects involving community and campus-wide collaboration. contact Karissa Smith at smithk8@warhawks.ulm.edu

Student album release gains local liking

by Mary K. Hillman

The Lousy Annas released their debut self-titled album.

Seniors Ethan Dillard and Erik Black founded the group in late June after reminiscing over their love life and teenage music project.

Dillard, an accounting major and guitarist, and Black, a history major and bassist, were simply a pair of old high school friends and former band mates before that night.

After talking, Black and Dillard enlisted Ben McHenry, Black’s roommate and a long-time friend and guitar rival of Dillard, to come experiment with different riffs and sounds. image courtesy of the Lousy Annas McHenry brought a technical aspect to the music, as well as his Pictured from left to right: Ben McHenry, Erik Black, Cody Snellenberger and Ethan Dillard. previous production experience and resources. the music and really feel the passion their home state. Hence, the “Louisi- recent break-up, and “have fun and “I believe the Lousy Annas is that we share for this band,” McHenry anas” became the Lousy Annas. make a lot of noise in the process.” unique because of what we stand for- said.

Dillard, the head of the group, By summer’s end, Dillard found a good times and great friends. I feel In honor of their Louisiana intended for the project to reunite drummer, picked up the microphone that people will be able to hear that in heritage, their band name is a play on his old comrades, get his mind off his for the first time and wrote lyrics for

the album.

Just under an hour, The Lousy Annas’ self-titled LP encompasses a rich sound influenced by artists such as Wavves, Tame Impala, Nirvana, Weezer, and Mac Demarco.

Dillard describes their genre as “surfadelic rock pop with a sprinkle of grunge.”

As brotherly anthems, their earlier songs expressed the group’s happy reunion and encouragement to “take a good girl to the movies.”

After the release of their first album and the addition of their official drummer, Cody Snellenberger, the band is currently working on their second album and plan to book shows in the near future.

The Lousy Annas’ new debut album is currently available online via Bandcamp, Soundcloud, and YouTube. contact Mary K. Hillman at hillmank@warhawks.ulm.edu

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‘Define the relationship’ already Carmen Blackwell

35 percent of college students prefer casual relationships vs. exclusive relationships in order to focus on academics.

Relationships are complicated. Or are they? If He or she is practically a roomate at this point, you’re unsure of what’s going on in yours or if you but sure, “you’re keeping it casual.” can even call it that, then it’s time to DTR or “define the relationship.”

4. You recieve an invite to mingle with his or her friends one night and to do somethng romantic the 1. Ouch. There’s an awkward pause each time next night. one of you introduces the other.

The lines are blurred and the mixed signals are Nothing shouts “It’s complicated!” like heavy. mumbling, “This is my...”

5. You’ve spent every weekend together for the 2. An attractive person steps right up and asks past six months, except when his or her parents are for your number, but you feel weird giving it. in town.

When you deny potential significant others for your sort-of “boo,” it’s time to figure it out.

Sure, meeting mom and dad can be scary, but six months? You could’ve married either Kim 3. His or her toothbrush is at your place along Kardashian or Kris Humphries in that neck of time. with the other miscallenous items and has been for According to Boston University Research Center, nearly a week. one of the top reaons college students break up

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or don’t commit to a relationship is because of cheating.

Everyone has their dating preference. However, to avoid any drama and heartache, it’s much easier to communicate.

Be honest and upfront with your intentions.

Consider how much time the two of you spend together.

Surely you can take 15 minutes figuring out what’s up between you two. It’s time to define the relationship.

contact Carmen Blackwell at blackwcm@warhawks.ulm.edu

Don’t fret over flat tires Alan’s Car Talk A flat tire can be a serious problem.

The car will not drive properly and it can certainly prevent a student from getting to class on time.

If you aren’t a “do it yourself-er,” it’s important to know that there are roadside assistance services available if a tire goes flat.

However, the time it takes and the cost for these services may not be in your budget.

Anna Wood, a junior kinesiology major, would prefer to change her own tire instead of using roadside assistance.

“I don’t have the money to call someone to fix my tire,” Wood said.

If you’re ever in a sticky situation

with a flat, don’t panic. The first step to take when changing a flat comes before the flat occurs.

Be a good student. Drivers should read the operator’s manual.

This will provide valuable knowledge on what tools are in the car such as the tire iron, jack and the spare tire and where these tools are located.

“I had no prior experience in changing tires,” junior marketing major, Brython Cox said.

Cox also said that he never read the owner’s manual in his car before changing the tire.

Most flats happen suddenly, which means the driver will probably have to pull to the side of a busy road.

No worries, there’s a fix for that too.

Move the vehicle onto the shoulder of the road and engage the parking brake.

Turn off the ignition before working on the car.

All vehicles have different Wood specifications.

Some spare tires

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PORTICO BAR AND GRILL: Happy Hour Monday through Friday, 4 – 7 p.m.

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Gather necessary tools before switching out your old tire with a spare tire if you happen to get a flat.

are stored inside the vehicle, but tirechanging equipment might not be.

Now that you have the tools you need, it’s time to switch the old tire with the new one.

Use a heavy, solid object to block the wheel diagonally opposite of the tire.

Remove the tire properly to secure the vehicle before loosening any lugs on the flat tire. When loosening the lug nuts, hold the tire onto the axle.

If you’ve gotten this far, you’re almost done.

Use the jack to raise the vehicle up

until the tire that is to be removed is off of the ground.

It is important to secure the head of the jack on the solid metal frame under the vehicle.

Once the flat tire is off of the ground, the lug nuts holding the tire may be completely removed from the tire.

Remove the flat tire from the axle and replace it with the spare.

Follow these steps and you’ll be back on the road in no time. contact Alan Rawles at rawlesar@warhawks.ulm.edu

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“I like to get Cherry Limeades and Powerade Slushes.

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Career guide to get ahead

by Carmen Blackwell

For most, college is the time to hit the ground and get ready for the real world.

Planning for a career is one thing, but preparing for the professional work field is another.

Employers want to know about the person they’re considering for a position. Job candidates should have an “elevator pitch,” a 30-second rundown of their most relevant skills.

Introduce and market yourself quickly. Convey the kind of job you’re looking for if the opportunity arises at a party, a sporting event or even in an actual elevator.

According to the “Lean In Foundation For Graduates,” 75 percent of recruiters say their hiring process includes researching candidates online. They can check social media posts and photos. Hide or delete anything that could be questionable.

“Creating a LinkedIn profile to ask former employers and professors to provide testimonials and joining school and industry groups on the site is a great first move,” said Sheryl Sandberg, author of “Lean In: For Graduates.”

Job candidates can go beyond Google. Find jobs that aren’t listed online by identifying people in your extended network—friends and colleagues of family and friends and teachers.

“Make a list of people you want to connect with,” Sandberg said.

It could be beneficial to see if anyone in your network knows them.

Making and securing a connection helps on the job hunt.

Key words come into play when one creates a resume or interviews for a position.

“Using the appropriate key words will optimize the chances a recruiter will find you,” said Alfred Knopf, celebrity life coach.

Create multiple versions of your resume and tailor it toward particular jobs or employers.

Proofread each version as if your job depends on it— because it might.

A 2013 study by Stanford University showed if a person meets 60 percent of the requirements on a job listing, that person will consider himself or herself unqualified. However, the other 40 percent will send in an application.

Compete by looking for job listings that appeal, even if you lack some of the skills.

Avoid addressing introductory emails with “to whom it may concern.” Look instead for common ground with the person.

“Whether you were referred to someone in the company or you share the same alma mater or hometown— moderate--personal is a good look,” Knopf said.

Bring it home by doing homework.

The hunt doesn’t end with the interview. Prepare by making a list

Books to read before you graduate from college

by Ashley Lyons

photo by Taja Carriere

of what you like about the job and company.

“Research the company and the industry’s latest trends. It’s impressive,” Knopf said.

Be ready with questions and ideas to pitch and speak with confidence.

Knopf also said, “Graduates often make the mistake of concentrating on what they want from a job rather than on what they can offer.”

Following up post-interview is a bonus. Point out an article of interest during the interview.

Write a thank you letter or email within 48 hours. If you don’t get a response, wait a week to reach out again.

“If at first you don’t succeed, stay positive,” Knopf said. contact Carmen Blackwell at blackwcm@warhawks.ulm.edu

Madden 2016 revamped, ready

Cedrick Treadway Gamers all over the world are familiar with Madden, the reigning EA Sports franchise football game.

Every year, Madden is revamped and dominates the sales of other football games.

Although Madden doesn’t get much competition, it proves year after year that it’s worth being played.

Madden 16 has a new game mode called draft champions.

On this mode, the gamer is allowed to take his team through 15 rounds of three random football players and

pick one with the chance to draft a legendary football player in the final round.

Madden also implemented a new catching system.

The three catching methods are possessive, aggressive and run after catch. Each performs game changing maneuvers.

Possession revolves around securing the ball and getting to the ground.

Aggressive catching is when the receiver will try to catch the ball at its highest point.

The run after catch is mainly used for gaining yards after the catch to keep the ball moving while taking time off the clock.

Madden 16 is a must have since it’s the only football game hitting the shelves that has made its fans happy every year and brings in new innovations to gameplay. contact Cedrick Treadway at treadwcl@warhawks.ulm.edu

It’s the beginning of the school year and the only books on your mind are probably textbooks. Paying for them and starting assignments take priority over Harry Potter.

But if you spent all summer not reading (there is nothing wrong with that) then it might be hard jump back into school mode and read a 60-page chapter for class.

You might have trouble focusing on the words, your mind wanders and you get tired.

So take a break by reading something fun.

Breaks are essential to study time, but by including more reading time into that you are helping your brain get back into the groove.

From fiction to non-fiction and even graphic novels, reading anything is beneficial.

Books widen vocabulary, improve cognitive skills and help the student remember grammar rules.

This is much a better way to spend a study break than playing video games.

To get you started, here are three books that every student should read before they graduate college: 1. The Marriage Plot by Jeffrey Eugenides. If you enjoyed Eugenides’ The Virgin Suicides, you’ll definitely love this one. Although the tone of The Marriage Plot is far less dreamlike than that of The Virgin Suicides, it’s a very intimate book.

The book centers around three main characters Madeleine, Leonard and Mitchell. It starts the day they graduate college in 1982.

The novel gives us their backstory and then follows them during their first year out of college.

It’s not so much about love or a marriage as it is about coming into adulthood.

The novel teaches you about the ups and downs of post-graduation life and the value of gaining life experience even through failure.

2. The Women’s Room by Marilyn French. This book was written in the 70s but takes place in the 50s.

It’s about a woman who ditches the housewife lifestyle to become a Harvard student.

This novel touches on feminism and the social constraints placed on women during that time period, some of which still hold true today.

French also expresses the lives of women who left education to get married in the 50s, and life before and after the Feminist Movement.

3. The Interestings by Meg Wolitzer.

According to this novel, “the kind of creativity that is rewarded at age 15 is not always enough to propel someone through life at age 30.”

The story follows a group of inseparable teenagers through to their middle ages.

As the friends grow into adulthood, their talents and dreams diverge.

Some of the friends achieve their life goals while some settle for the more practical.

While their friendships prosper over the decades, the novel takes a look at their different fates and paths of life.

This novel is a great look into how life isn’t always going to turn out how you expected and the nature of talent, envy and class roles.

contact Ashley Lyons at lyonsar@warhawks.ulm.edu

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Judge ‘deflates’ Men’s cross country Briefs NFL case against torches past competition Athletics moves 2 up in rank in Patriots’ Tom Brady

by Josh Dean

Josh Dean The fall of the gavel sent shockwaves throughout the NFL. After handing down a four-game suspension in May to Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, the NFL found its punishment overturned by a Manhattan federal judge.

Brady had been suspended for his alleged “awareness” of the deflation of footballs in last seasons AFC championship game vs the Colts.

The ruling follows a pattern in which NFL commissioner Roger Goodell has come down harshly on

those he sees as violating the NFL’s code of conduct policies only to see those rulings overturned in federal court.

One must not think long to remember the “Bounty Gate” scandal in which members of the New Orlean’s Saint’s were suspended for supposedly earning “bounties” for hurting rivals in the 2011 season.

That ruling was overturned by a league arbitrator in 2012.

Roger Goodell has had a desire to bring order to a league which seems out of control and lawless. I completely agree with this sentiment.

There has been a failure though to establish definitive punishments for the breaking of NFL’s conduct code.

It is long past time the league create serious policies less the fans suffer further for the league’s ineptness. contact Josh Dean at deanj@warhawks.ulm.edu

Led by freshman Isaac Ndirangu of Rift Valley, Kenya, the men took first place in the Southern Miss Invitational. The women finished fourth in the competition behind senior Rebecca Black.

Running hard Ndirangu blazed the trail for the competition and won the gold medal with a time of 16:50.12.

Right behind him in the 5k race Keter clocked in at 16:51.98. Each of these runners was competing in his first ever-collegiate event.

Several more freshmen showed off their skills for the Warhawks including Brandon McDonald with a time of 17:03.56 and a fourth place finish, John Neal at 17:12.39 and fifth place, and Jacob Holland at 17:13.53 and sixth.

Distance coach Josh Hayman felt pleased with the efforts of the men noting the difficulty of the terrain.

“The men ran great as a group and ran our race. The conditions, with the

heat and rough terrain, certainly did not make for fast times”, said Hayman.

On the women’s side Dark led the way with a time of 22:04.79 to notch a 12 place finish. Sophomore Josie Wood trailed with a time of 23:32.08 coming in 17 and junior Brittany Garrison followed at 23:35.31 and 18.

Coach Hayman felt the women raced hard, but have a lot of room to grow and improve as a Hayman group.

“The women worked very hard as a unit and know we are capable of more. Overall, we have room to improve and we certainly will,” Hayman said.

The Warhawks will travel to Ruston to compete in the Mook Invitational on Sept. 19.

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Director of Athletics Brian Wickstrom recently announced two senior staff promotions.

Richard Duran has been promoted to Assistant Athletic Director for External Operations while Megan Jeffcoat has been elevated to Interim Executive Director of the ULM Athletic Foundation.

Campout to usher in football home opener Athletics announced a “campout” for students prior to the football home opener vs Nicholls State Saturday.

The campout will be held from 7 p.m. Fri. to 7 a.m. Saturday. Athletic director Brian Wickstrom will attend the entire event.

“I hope the students get their tents and grills ready,” Wickstrom said.

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September 8, 2015

SPORTS

Warhawks taste defeat in 1st road game of season against Sugar Bears

by Josh Dean

Despite a strong first half the Warhawks could not pull out a win against the Sugar Bears of Central Arkansas in their first road game of the season.

After going into the half with a 0-0 score and small edge in shots on goal and corners the Bears took the win with a goal in the 56th minute.

Battling it out in the first half the Warhawks almost put one in as junior Jenna Pillon tore past the defense on a fast break, but was denied by the

Bears keeper.

The Warhawks entered into the half with a 4-2 advantage in shots, 2-0 upper hand in shots on goal, and 2-1 edge in corner kicks.

At the start of the second Krsiten Ricks of Central Arkansas dashed up the left wing and crossed the ball into the middle of the box setting up Ashley Smith for a goal into the upper right corner of the net. This proved to be the game winner.

The Warhawks fielded 22 players in their loss against the Sugar Bears.

Freshman Julia Idalez Gonzales start-

ed her second game of the season and racked up six saves in the loss.

ULM is now 5-3-1 against the team all time.

Coach Mazza feels the team still has a lot of room for improvement but has seen growth from them already.

“We need to get on the training field and get some hard practices. It has been a touch five game run in 10 days and I know we are getting better each game,” Mazza said. contact Josh Dean at deanj@warhawks.ulm.edu

Warhawks exorcise their Demons, win spectacular thriller at home

by Josh Dean

Resiliency and tenacity prevail as the Warhawks pull out victory from the jaws of defeat.

An early 1-0 deficit is erased in the 78 minute as fans nervously looked on. A header in overtime gave the Warhawks the comeback win and extended their home winning streak to three games.

The Lady Demons of Northwestern State struck first after cutting down the backline by the net and forcing one through the keeper’s hands. The energy and organization of NSU sti-

fled the Warhawks hopes throughout thef irst half and they entered in a 1-0 hole With time ticking down the Warhawks finally broke through in the 78 minute. After a battle ensued for the ball in the Lady Demon’s box Kelley O’Dwyer squeaked it out to Mariah Mitchell who fired a rocket into the lower right corner.

Overtime ensued and several minutes in O’Dwyer found herself on the receiving end of a high cross from the left end of the field from Karlea Fehr.

O’Dwyer headered it hard into the bottom left corner of the net and de-

livered the overtime win for the Warhawks.

Coach Mazza appreciated the effort his team gave, but said that everything ultimately came down to execution and following the game plan.

“We just regrouped, stuck to our game plan, and we knew that we were going to break them down a certain way. We got the game winner from the ball being passed in from outside into the box which is what we had worked on.” contact Josh Dean at deanj@warhawks.ulm.edu

Volleyball aces 3 of 4 games in tournament

by Josh Dean

Volleyball takes three of four matches in the Gamecock Invitational.

With a strong performance by junior outside Taylor Zaeske ULM took the first set of their match against Wofford 25-19.

The Terriers responded with nine points in a row in the second and took the set 25-15.

After taking a 21-17 advantage ULM looked to take the third but Wofford would score eight in a row to steal the set.

Four Warhawk errors helped the Terriers capture the fourth and match after ULM had set point at 24-20.

Attacking at a rate not seen since ULM faced off against Grambling on Sept. 13 of 2012 the Warhawks swept the Alabama A&M Terriers in three straight sets.

After the first set stood knotted at four points apiece Kaitlyn Shearer delivered back to back kills to ignite a five point Warhawk run. This led to an eventual 25-17 win.

Continuing their dominant play the Warhawks took the second set 2517. Facing a three-point deficit in the third ULM knotted the score at 15 before scoring 10 of their last five points on aces and taking the match.

The Warhawks swept Alcorn State

behind a strong attack led by Kaitlyn Shearer, Taylor Zaeske and Hadley Swartz.

Knocking down five service aces and taking advantage of five errors on the part of Alcorn State the Warhawks never looked back in their domination of the first set 25-9.

Alcorn State seemed to find their rhythem at the start of the second but four errors in the next seven points slowed the Brave’s attack. Behind multiple kills from Swartz and Shearer the Warhawks took the second set 25-7.

The third set began with the Braves taking a 5-4 lead but with a balanced attack and six more service errors by Alcorn State the Warhawks took the set and match.

Double digit kills by three Warhawks led to a three set sweep of Jackson State.

After 12 ties the Warhawks took the first set 26-24 behind strong play from Hope Pawlik and Taylor Zaeske.

The second saw the Warhawks dominate behind powerful offensive play 25-12.

With back and forth play generating 15 ties the Warhawks remained grounded and took the third 26-24.

Pawlik led the way with 10 kills. contact Josh Dean at deanj@warhawks.ulm.edu

Volleyball

Got the ball rolling!

Wofford:

Taylor Zaeske fires career high 17 kills

Alabama A&M: ULM attacks at .386 clip, highest since Sept. 13 2012

ASU: Presleigh Williams registers match high 5 aces

photo courtesy of ULM Athletics

Kelley O’Dwyer fights a Northwestern Demon for the ball in Friday’s game. The Warhawks won 2-1 in overtime.

JSU: Kacey Leblanc records a match high 14 digs

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Season opener suffers bite

1

Total Warhawk turnovers. Georgia had 0.

Total yards given up by the Warhawk defense to Georgia.

243

435

Total rushing yards Georgia gained on the Warhawks.

Total yards the Warhawks gained on offense.

251

51-14

photo courtesy of ULM Athletics

The Warhawks’ special teams rush Georgia on a punt in Saturday’s game in Athens.

by Josh Dean Georgia delivered a resounding defeat to ULM Saturday, downing the Warhawks 51-14.

The game was called due to lightning with 9:54 left in the fourth on agreement between the head football coaches of each team and their athletic directors.

This came after lightening had caused an hour and minute delay with 8:35 left on the clock in the third.

A balanced offensive attack wore down the Warhawk defense throughout the game.

Racking up 243 yards on the ground the Warhawks had no answer for the Bulldogs rushing assault.

Running backs Nick Chubb and Keith Marshal had 10 and 16 carries respectively for the Bulldogs resulting in a total of 193 yards and four touchdowns.

In the air Grayson Lambert threw for

141 yards and two touchdowns averaging 11.8 yards per pass.

Coach Berry noted the team’s struggles on the defensive side as well as on offense and special teams.

“It was field position. The kicking game, our inability to move the ball on offense, our inability to stop them on defense,” Berry said.

Georgia struck first with 10:45 left in the first on a 14 yard Nick Chubb run.

This was set up on a blocked punt.

An interception on the Warhawks 15 yard line led the Bulldogs to complete a 15 yard pass for their second touchdown of the game.

The second quarter seemed to be all Georgia’s as Kieth Richards and Nick Chubb found the end zone and Brice Ramsey threw his first touchdown of the game.

ULM found the scoreboard 20 seconds before the half on a Reshon Ceasar touch-

down reception from Garrett Smith.

Smith found Ceasar again to start the third connecting for a 29 yard touchdwon pass to cut the Georgia lead to 21.

It was all Georgia from there as Lambert threw his third touchdown and Keith Richards ran in his second.

A blocked punt also resulted in a Bulldog safety.

Rashon Ceaser went for a career high 153 yards and 13 receptions in the loss.

“Just thinking about the team, I tried to put my team on my back and put some points on the board. When you play a team like Georgia and you aren’t executing than this is what happens,” Ceaser said.

Garrett Smith went 23-29 for 206 yards, two touchdowns, and an interception in his first collegiate start. contact Josh Dean at deanj@warhawks.ulm.edu

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“It was field position.” photos courtesy of ULM Athletics

Garrett Smith throws a pass to running back Kaylon Watson out of the backfield during Saturday’s game.

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