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Chill out with coolest cubes in school P 10

1987 champs inducted into hall of fame P 15

THE UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA AT MONROE

VOLUME 86 ISSUE 7

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October 15, 2012

CROWNING OUR QUEEN Downtown RiverMarket opens with food, music P 7

Warhawks football team undefeated in Sun Belt play P 14

Job hunters network with employers at career fairs P 8

photo by Robert Brown

Amy Mathern receives her crown after winning the Miss ULM Pageant Thursday in Brown Auditorium.

Matherne wins 2013 Miss ULM Pageant

by Sydney Bonner

Twenty-year-old Amy Matherne won the crowd over and herself a crown Thursday night becoming Miss ULM 2013.

Several lucky winners won scholarships, tuition and other awards.

Students, faculty and people of the community sold-out Brown Auditorium to watch the 60th annual Miss ULM Pageant. Lauren Vizza, Miss Louisiana 2012, hosted the event.

Matherne was awarded full tuition, a one bedroom apartment on campus, a $300 award to the bookstore, a two semester meal plan by the Campus Activites Board and a $4,500 cash prize award by the Student Government Association.

The 19 contestants were required to answer an on stage question about their platform, participate in the swim suit competition, show off their talents and present their evening gowns. The contestants shared their talents, which ranged from dance ensembles to vocal performances.

The first runner up was Sarah Torregrossa; second runner up, Lauren Ford; third runner up, Kylie Stracener; fourth runner up, Stephanie Fraser. The advertisement sales winner was Candice Johnson.

People’s Choice Award and the Miss Congeniality Award went to Kylie Stracener.

See PAGEANT, p.9

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CALENDAR

Wednesday, 10-17 King and Queen Runoff Elections

Thursday, 10-18 “An Adult Evening with Shel Silverstein” Play: 7:30-9 p.m. Spyker Theatre “Slow Dusk”: 7:30-9 p.m. Emy-Lou Biedenharn Recital Hall King and Queen Runoff Elections

Friday, 10-19 Spirit Day: 9 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Scott Plaza “An Adult Evening with Shel Silverstein” Play: 7:30-9 p.m. Spyker Theatre KXUL Costume Contest: 10:30 p.m.

Scruff’s Night Club to win Voodoo Fest Tickets

Saturday, 10-20 KXUL Costume Contest: 10:30 p.m.

Library Lounge to win Voodoo Fest Tickets

BRIEF

Advising for Wintersession, Spring starts Thursday Advising for wintersession and spring begins Thursday, Oct. 18.

Students need to meet with their advisers so flags can be lifted before registration begins.

Registration for both wintersession and spring classes will be done at the same time.

Registration is as follows: Special Groups – Thursday and Friday, Nov. 8-9 Graduates, Seniors, Professional Pharmacy – Monday, Nov. 12 Freshmen – Tuesday, Nov. 13 Junior – Wednesday, Nov. 14 Sophomore – Thursday, Nov. 15 All eligible students – Friday, Nov. 16 through Tuesday, Jan. 8 at 3:30 p.m.

Classification can be found on Banner in the student menu under “registration.”

NATION

STATE

QUOTE

Lawsuit against Tribal members DHH reports Madonna for eagle feathers 9 new West Nile ‘gay propaganda’ rights broadened cases, 1 death MOSCOW (MCT) — A Russian court on Thursday began hearings on a $10.7 million lawsuit against the U.S. pop star Madonna, whom claimants allege broke a Russian law prohibiting “gay propaganda.”

The Interfax news agency described the claimants as local citizens upset with the singer.

Madonna, during an August performance in St. Petersburg, called for greater tolerance toward homosexuals. The claimants are alleging she violated city ordinances passed in March prohibiting active support of homosexuality in a public place, if minors are present.

WASHINGTON (MCT) — The Department of Justice announced a new policy broadening the right of Native Americans to possess eagle feathers and other parts of the birds that they consider sacred but are protected by U.S. law.

Federal wildlife laws prohibit the killing of eagles and the possession and commercialization of their feathers.

Now, tribal members won’t be prosecuted for picking up naturally molted feathers or sharing feathers with members of other federally recognized tribes, provided that no payment is involved.

Greek population up, continues to rise

by Catherine Morrison

Heavy recruiting for the IFC, NPC and NPHC sororities and fraternities have been ongoing this fall.

While the population of Greeks on campus this semester is up, a final tally hasn’t been reached because the NPHC sororities and fraternities are still recruiting. However, there are currently approximately 575 active Greeks.

There are currently 101 active Kappa Delta members, making it the largest NPC sorority on campus.

The IFC fraternity Schade with the highest number of members is PIKE, with 98 members.

“I think we are very open and straight forward with our expectations for members,” said Caroline Schade, president of Kappa Delta. “A Kappa Delta girl is one that is hard-working, involved on campus and involved in the community.”

Even though having a large group has its challenges, Schade said seeing the pride the girls have for the organization makes it all worth it.

ULM is also home to all nine of the NPHC organizations, referred to as the “Divine Nine.”

The NPHC recruitment process

is slightly different than the IFC and NPC organizations because the NPHC students are actually in charge of their own membership process.

AKA sorority is now back on campus, meaning the Greek numbers will continue to rise.

Fraternities and sororities are social organizations, but their values go deeper than that.

The NPHC students visit elementary schools weekly to mentor young students.

“The hours of community and campus involvement served by these young men and women are quite impressive, yet something the student body doesn’t always notice,” said Maggie Warren, coordinator of spirit groups and Greek life.

Warren said she hopes to change the Greek image.

“I want ULM to see Greeks as upstanding members of society through their community service and generosity,” said Warren.

According to Warren, the administration supports Greek life because its benefits are understood.

As long as the Greeks are willing to do what they are supposed to, ULM will continue to support them.

Warren said that she is happy with the current numbers, but there is always room for improvement. contact Catherine Morrison at morriscl@warhawks.ulm.edu

BATON ROUGE (DHH) — State health officials remind Louisiana residents that West Nile virus remains a threat, as the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals confirmed nine new West Nile virus cases Friday.

Also, one death from West Nile occurred last week. This year, Louisiana is experiencing the most West Nile cases since its 2002 outbreak year, with 312 cases and 12 deaths from the disease reported.

Five of the new cases are neuroinvasive, the more serious form, while the other four are West Nile Fever cases.

“Equality consists in the same treatment of similar persons.”

Aristotle, Greek philosopher

SUPERHERO SWIPE

photo by Emi McIntyre

Sunny Diaz happily accepts an electronic contribution for St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital. Students were “heroes” for St. Jude’s by wearing capes and asking their peers to raise money in Scott Plaza Thursday for this year’s Up ‘til Dawn event.

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NEWS

2012 Homecoming court announced NLBCDC

receives $50k grant for incubator

Final voting starts onWednesday for king, queen Hawkeye staff report

A runoff election for homecoming king and queen is scheduled for Wednesday.

Last week, students voted in the elections and chose all court representatives except for the top two spots.

The winners are listed below:

Freshman Maids:

by Jaclyn Jones

Candice Johnson

Kylie Stracener

Kelsey Williams

Who will wear the King and Queen crowns?

Lauren Harper and Chelsea Wyatt

Sophomore Maids: Adrian Lejeune and Raegan Trusty

Junior Maids: Kemper Block and Kristen Meier Runoffs for Homecoming King and Queen will be Wednesday and Thursday, Oct. 17-18. contact the Hawkeye at ulmhawkeye@gmail.com

Luke Reagan

Henry Mitchell

Dawson Beene

Student petitions against parking fines

by Ashley Lyons

Parking fines jumped from $15 to $50 this semester, and business marketing major Macky James said that’s too high. He started a petition to try to lower the fines.

Macky James, a nontraditional student, said he skipped a semester and was surprised to learn of the higher fines after coming back and receiving a ticket of his own for having an out of date decal.

“By the time I was able to get a new decal, another day had passed, and I had received another parking ticket for the out of date decal,” James said. “My $100 tickets got me concerned about how a traditional student would be able to pay such an amount.”

So James began a petition. On Sept. 25 he spoke at an SGA meeting to gain support for his cause.

James passed around handouts that expressed concern about this raise in price hurting the overall budget of the college.

Today James has gained more than 560 signatures. James has been waiting for SGA President Calvin Stafford to bring the petition to ULM President Nick Bruno.

According to James, Stafford said he’d bring the petition up in

“I keep plenty of copies of the petition just in case something comes up, so hopefully the SGA starts doing their job soon.”

Macky James, business marketing major a meeting held last week. Stafford, however, said he was not invited to or aware of a meeting.

“I know not much time has passed since I promoted the idea, but it would be nice to get any kind of response from someone,” said James.

“I keep plenty of copies of the petition just in case something comes up, so hopefully the SGA starts doing their job soon.”

Some traditional students said the new parking tickets might deter them from coming back to ULM causing an unnecessary drop in returning students.

“I’ve never received a parking ticket, mainly because I try walking

photo by Robert Brown

A ticket writer catches a vehicle in violation of ULM’s parking code last week.

everywhere, but I still believe jumping up to $50 was a bad idea,” said Cody Gimsley, a junior biology major. “I don’t want a minor mistake to possibly cripple my funds. One mistake can lead to too much to handle for some students” Since the parking increase, plenty of blame has circled campus, usually landing in the ULM Police Department, according to Chief Larry Ellerman.

However, Ellerman said the police

did not make the policy, a committee did. Ellerman said the committee members felt higher fees might make people who parked illegally think twice.

“This was in no way meant to penalize anyone. Just to make students become more aware of their actions,” Ellerman said.

contact Ashley Lyons at lyonsar@warhawks.ulm.edu

Northeast Louisiana Business and Community Development Center received a $50,000 grant to further develop the business incubator.

The grant, provided by the Louisiana Business Incubation Association and Louisiana Economic Development, marks the second large contribution made by LBIA and LED toward the NLBCDC. Last October, LBIA and LED made a $50,000 investment in the center.

The center is is affiliated with the College of Business Administration and located in Stubbs Hall. It provides economic and community development support for northeast Louisiana by counseling and supporting new businesses.

A grant awarded last year was used to begin renovations on the center.

The new grant’s main contribution, the business incubator, will be an important aspect in NLBCDC’s idea in supporting economic development.

“A lot of times when you’re starting a business you need to be in an environment where you can really be nurtured and receive counseling and help. Also, support in terms of writing business plans and marking plans and things like that,” said Susan Duggins, executive director of NLBCDC. The most common incubator services include: networking activities, marketing assistance, secure funding, assistance with presentation skills, access to internet, office equipment, clerical services and more.

NLBCDC’s incubator will include the most common services as well as offer individual office spaces, conference rooms, a work room, a break room, onsite assistance and mentoring and adjacent parking.

“The incubator really is a good environment for people who are starting businesses,” Duggins said.

Senior management major, Baneita Smith sees the advantage of having the NLBCDC. “I think it’s cool to help new companies start, especially considering the fact that I want to open and run my own business one day. It’s something good to look into,” Baneita said.

The center hopes to begin renting to tenants in November. contact Jaclyn Jones at jones2@warhawks.ulm.edu

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OPINION HAWKEYE P.O.V.

What happened Taco Bell?

Affirmative action only furthers inequality, racial discrimination Civil rights leaders of the past fought long and hard for minorities to be treated with the same credence as white people. Whether it was in the job market or in the classroom, affirmative action was a necessity for equal treatment of minorities.

But in today’s world, discrimination is not a factor like it was in the 1960s—for the most part anyway.

Granted there are always exceptions to the rule, and it’s likely forms of discrimination will remain. But to say this country needs to be forced to accept minority students or workers based solely on the fact that they are a minority is discriminatory in itself.

Affirmative action policies at many universities accept the top 10 percent based on grades, and after that admittance is based on race.

The problem is that affirmative action is based on the judgment of people as a part of a group and not as individuals. It underscores the achievments of individual students for the sake of keeping a diverse campus.

LSU student Abigail Fisher originally wanted to go the University of Texas, but was turned away, she says, because she is white. Her situation has turned into a case the Supreme Court is expected to rule on this week.

The Hawkeye thinks all students should be accepted or denied based on their grades, regardless of skin color or ethnicity.

American culture is more accepting of diversity today than it has been in over a century.

Universities should not turn away a more qualified student in order to fill a ratio of diversity. This kind of behavior hinders growth.

Students were once denied admission based on race, and because of that affirmative action was made. Now universities are forced by the law to deny students based on race.

Regardless the cause, the fact remains that minority students can attend any university they want to, provided they have the grades.

The problem now is the discrimination being faced by nonminority students, who may have the grades but because of their majority status are not admitted.

The law is supposed to be applied equally to all citizens. Things like affirmative action and hate crime legislation are nothing more than discrimination under the law.

The problem in our culture is the need to specialize laws to fit different communities, whether they are black, white or Latino.

We sacrifice equality under the law for forced cultural equality.

The result is that nothing is treated equally.

It shouldn’t come as a surprise to anyone that this system does not work.

We cannot legislate morality. It simply does not work. We cannot make laws that tell people how to treat other people.

Racism cannot be eliminated by a law. Sexism cannot be eliminated by a law. No discrimination can be eliminated by a law.

Only people can do away with discrimination. We shape our world through our everyday actions. If you want discrimination to end, you have to stop discriminating.

The Hawkeye thinks the problem of discrimination is a serious one, but the solution to it will not be found in the courts or in the legislatures of this country.

The answer instead lies in how we treat each other.

Tell us your thoughts at www.ulmhawkeyeonline.com or email us at ulmhawkeye@gmail.com

STEVEN SMITH If you saw me walking on campus, you would probably think something like, “That guy likes to eat” and you would be right. I’m a big guy, and I do enjoy eating some good food.

I am, however, also a college student on a budget, so most of the time I cannot afford to purchase the fine cuisine I so enjoy, so like most college students, I have to settle for a fast food alternative.

As I traverse the world of fast food, I’ve started to notice a recent trend, which frankly I find quite disturbing.

For some reason, fast food chains are starting to push a classier side of their foods. From McDonalds to Dominos and even Taco Bell and Burger King, fast food chains are advertising these “artisan crafted” meals cooked by professionally trained chefs.

Now don’t get me wrong, I love eating a finely-crafted meal, but these meals have their place in this world, and the drive-thru window is not that place.

I miss the good old days when fast food was simple and I didn’t have to worry about Ronald trying to shove his Angus burger with Swiss cheese and “fresh” mushrooms down my throat.

The fast food industry may not realize it, but by serving these meals, they are throwing off the natural balance of today’s modern society, if not the entire universe.

Some of the worst offenders are brands that have been around and have had a working formula for years.

Take McDonald’s for example, with their Angus burgers and fancy chicken salads. They don’t sell millions of burgers on promises of high quality meat; it’s the two beef

patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles and onions on a sesame seed bun, in all of its greasy and cheap glory, that makes the big bucks.

And since when did McDonald’s become a trendy coffee house? I don’t know what Mickey D’s is trying to prove by re-designing the interior looks and selling terrible cappuccinos, but you’re not fooling me.

Another fast food company that seems to have forgotten its place is Domino’s.

From their cheesy bread to their deep dish pizzas, Domino’s is trying their hardest to prove to America that they are more than your average pizza place. Well Domino’s, I have a news flash for you, you sell $5 pizzas; you are THE average pizza place.

Your average Domino’s consumer is more than likely going to be a low-income college student, and I can tell you from firsthand experience we don’t expect or want gourmet pizza with truffles and five fancy cheeses.

While McDonald’s and Domino’s are over reaching their bounds, the most heinous offender by far is a restaurant that is near and dear to my heart, Taco Bell.

For a while it seemed like Taco Bell was headed down the right path; selling 79 cent tacos and coming up with meals like the glorious Doritos Locos taco. But then, all of a sudden, Taco Bell went down a dark and dismal path that it may never recover from when they unveiled their Cantina Bell “gourmet” menu.

Who do you think you are Taco Bell? You used to be a haven for hungry college students with a hankering for some cheap Mexican food and a few dollars in their pockets.

I don’t even know who you are anymore, and it breaks my heart. Yo quiero my Taco Bell back.

All that being said, I still have faith in the fast food industry. Earlier today as I was eating at Taco Bandito, I was reminded of better, simpler times.

The food came wrapped in plain white paper; the drinks were served in Styrofoam cups; the floor was dirty and there was a faint smell of cleaner on the table.

But you know what, I didn’t even care. They were serving cheap food, and they knew it and were proud of it. contact Steven Smith at smithsp@warhawks.ulm.edu

illustration courtesy of MCT Campus

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OPINION

Awareness more ISA member responds to than just ribbons recent election criticism LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

My name is Amit Rajkarnikar and I have been an officer for the International Student Association for three years. I recently ended my term as the President in the recent elections held on Sept 27th, 2012. I alongside with Dr. Loeb, the Director of International students, were the moderators for the election and I believe that everything was done in order and no unfair voting techniques were practiced.

See the letter only talks about the student’s personal issue, but it doesn’t really state as to how the entire elections came into place.

Every Fall the ISA hosts their Welcome Party to invite all international freshmen to mingle with the seniors and fellow peers. During this party we also host the elections for the ISA officers. The actual election process begins two weeks prior to the party.

Like every year, Dr. Loeb sent out an email two weeks in advance to inform all international students that the officer positions would be open and if they are interested they should email her with the positions they are interested in. The only officer position not available every year is the President as the past vice president automatically resides that post.

By the end of two weeks we only received a few responses. We did not

receive any email from the student, Kale. However, to keep things fair and not announce officers by default, we encouraged students to run for a position even at the very last moment at the sign in table. We then gave each candidate and opportunity to come in front, introduce themselves, and tell us why they should be elected as an officer. We then sent them out of the room and the voting was done by a show of hands. After the count, we brought them back in and announced the winners.

To be even fairer, we further encouraged the students to run for any other position if they did not get elected for the previous ones. We were basically looking for individuals that were motivated and driven.

Furthermore, the facts stated in the letter are untrue. He mentions that most of the attendees were from Nepal. The sign-in sheet shows the most represented group that particular day was from Taiwan while the Nepalese had fewer than in the past.

Also the elected officers represent all different countries. We have Salina Neupane and Pasang Sherpa as the President and Vice president respectively from Nepal. Then we have Adebanjo Adedoja from Nigeria as the Secretary, Diana Ndunda from Kenya and Maria Antunes

from Brazil as the Public Relations officers, and Nabin Timilsina from Nepal as the Resource Director. Most of these candidates were very social during the party and actually ran for multiple positions of their choice until they were elected. The other two positions for Webmaster and Athletic Coordinator were given by default to Krishna Sapkota and Jae Shin respectively.

I am aware of the government system here in the United States, but the solution proposed as to limiting the number of votes for each country is absurd. Depriving someone from the right to vote for the candidate they think is valid is violating his/her basic constitutional rights.

ISA always strives to help international student in every way they can. Not getting picked as an officer should not stop someone from helping. We always need active members that will be there to help the officers. I actually feel very sad that someone would feel left out or under- represented. There are more than 150 RSOs at ULM and we encourage all students equally to be involved not just in ISA, but all around campus. ISA is in no way or form bias due to any color, race, religion, or country.

Sincerely, Amit “Ray” Rajkarnikar

Better sources than Komen for breast cancer research Dear Editor, I do appreciate The Hawkeye’s efforts to spread awareness about breast cancer in its most recent issue.

This is noble.

However, The Susan Komen

foundation also has a poor relationship with Planned Parenthood and a poor understanding of women’s health and women’s rights, which is too ironic considering what Komen is supposed to be for. There EDUCATION & HUMAN

are alternatives, such as the National Breast Cancer Coalition and the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

Thanks and have a good week, Karen Niemla, ULM Librarian

How to write to the editor •Find a relevant subject that interests you and write •Be sure to proofread because The Hawkeye prints letters as they are sent •Be brief, keep your letter around 500 words •Send all letters to ulmhawkeye@gmail.com

SHELBY DESOTO I was five years old when I lost my grandmother to breast cancer.

I barely remember that day because I was young and didn’t understand what was happening. I knew whatever was going on was sad, but I couldn’t understand why.

Then I remembered her wig.

How she was sometimes too weak to walk outside and play with my sister and me. Three years later, it hit me that she was gone forever.

My grandmother knew something wasn’t right, but she was too afraid to say anything for a while. By the time she worked up the courage to say something, it was too late. The chemo only slowed her death.

She would probably be here today if she hadn’t waited to see a doctor.

Some people say times have changed and women aren’t scared to tell the doctor they might have breast cancer. I beg to differ.

Ladies, when we’re out and about and see the pink ribbon merchandise yes, we buy it. Money spent is a donation to help research for breast cancer.

I try to buy anything relating to breast cancer research because it’s for a great cause. But is buying a ribbon keychain making us more aware about the dangers of breast cancer?

There is no doubt that any abnormality in our health is scary. But we should never be scared to tell the doctor when we think something is wrong. You know your body better than anyone, so why would you wait until it’s too late?

The Ribbons of Pink Foundation has myths and truths on their website about breast cancer awareness.

One myth is that women in their 20s or 30s shouldn’t get checked because they aren’t 40. Well that’s a lame excuse. Ribbons of Pink Foundation says, “young women are not immune to breast cancer…if you are 20 years old, the probability of developing breast cancer in 10 years is 1 in 2,500.”

Now I personally have never had a mammogram, but you can do your own self-checks at home. Susan G. Komen’s website breaks down the statistics and also has breast cancer self-awareness videos.

They also recommend you know your risks, get screened, know what is normal for you and make healthy lifestyle choices.

I know the last thing us college girls worry about is getting breast cancer.

We are young. We are busy getting our degrees, making life-long friends and having fun.

I think if we all take some time and understand this isn’t a one-month issue but a constant issue, we will be more aware about breast cancer. No one is immune, especially not us.

Understanding your family’s medical history is the first step in becoming more aware of breast cancer. I know my chances are higher than others, but I know I am strong enough to seek help when something is wrong.

We shouldn’t be scared. We should be thankful there are people out there dedicated to finding a cure for this silent killer.

The more informed you are the better chance you have of understanding the severity and what you can do for yourself.

The more we understand about breast cancer, the better we are at preventing it from happening.

I don’t want to scare you ladies, but according to the Susan G. Komen website, “by the time a lump is large enough to feel, it may have been growing for as long as 10 years.” If that’s not enough to get you to have a yearly checkup, I don’t know what will. contact Shelby DeSoto at desotosl@warhawks.ulm.edu

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GRADUATING in December?

If yes, then Grad Finale is for you!

Grad Finale is your one stop graduation shop!

Purchase a cap, gown, diploma frame and more from the bookstore.

Have your senior photo taken for the ULM Chacahoula and a free graduation photo from Candid Campus Photography.

Visit with representatives of the ULM Graduate school Visit with Career Connections Visit with La Capitol Federal Credit Union Enjoy lunch from Taco Bell - (11-2) and more!

Visit with all of the above in one place!

Monday, Oct. 22 | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

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Grad Finale is sponsored by the 31 Ambassadors

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NEWS

Monroe’s RiverMarket makes its debut Local crafts, food, bring thousands to grand opening

by Lea Anna Cardwell

Todd Cloe is a West Monroe artist who crafts wooden rings, sculptures and art benches.

He got started in the trade when he made a wooden wedding ring set for his wife who’s allergic to metal.

Now, he spends up to 170 hours creating one of kind benches from reclaimed and distressed wood.

But Cloe doesn’t normally travel around to sell his pieces because the revenue from his work doesn’t cover the cost of fuel and accommodation.

However, that’s changed now that Monroe had it’s grand-opening of Downtown RiverMarket on Saturday.

With thousands in attendance for the first day, people shopped the crafts and food and enjoyed the live music along the Ouachita River.

Market director Adrienne La France said that each Saturday will have a different theme to keep events and vendors fresh.

The Oct. 20 theme will be “Celebrate Louisiana,” and Oct. 27 will be “Oktoberfest,” which will include pumpkin carving and a costume contest for children.

The market has something for everyone, offering everything from live music to fresh produce to holiday home decor.

While the market is very much geared toward providing a shopping and entertainment venue for the local public, it also provides a low-cost opportunity for local entrepreneurs.

“The public market model has sparked commerce opportunities and downtown development in progressive cities across the country,” La France said. “We’re excited that Monroe citizens will now have access to such a venue on our beautiful Ouachita River.”

Like Cloe, Deirdre McGehee is a local artist who benefits from the opening of the Downtown RiverMarket.

McGehee makes high quality handcrafted designer bags that are sold in a few boutiques around Monroe, but she said she normally has to travel far to find other merchant opportunities.

“I’ve been traveling around for a long time, and I’m so excited that Monroe now has this great gift for artists,” McGehee said.

A variety of other artists and ven-

Above: Todd Cloe helps a woman pick out one of his hand-crafted wooden ring at his booth on Saturday. Cloe also makes sculptures, art benches and earrings. photos by Emi McIntyre

Top: Monroe’s new Downtown RiverMarket opened Saturday, crowded with people eager to shop and explore all it had to offer.

Center: Locally grown preserved goods are sold at Tamale Mama’s booth.

Bottom: Gary Ratcliff, professor at ULM, makes handles for his pottery.

“I’m glad they are making improvements so that Monroe will be a better place to live.”

Bret Munson, Monroe citizen dors were present Saturday.

Double D Farms Country Store of Rayville sold fresh produce, and Landry Vineyards provided wine samplings.

Representatives from Duck Commander sold books and apparel next to ULM’s very own Josh Tolleson who was promoting ticket sales for the day’s football game.

Monroe citizen Bret Munson said he enjoyed the event.

“I’m glad they are making improvements so that Monroe will be a better place to live,” Munson said.

With the goal of attracting local residents and promoting tourism in the area, directors of the Downtown Economic Development District hope it will be a start on completely revitalizing downtown Monroe.

“This market presents a great opportunity for me, and this will revitalize the weekends in downtown Monroe,” Cloe said.

The Downtown RiverMarket is located in Monroe at 316 South Grand on the riverwalk on the Ouachita River and is open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Saturday until Dec. 15, and will then reopen in April of 2013 until Dec. 2013.

For a full list of vendors and schedule of events, visit www.downtownrivermarket.com contact Lea Anna Cardwell at cardwela@warhawks.ulm.edu

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NEWS

Employers come to ULM for career fair

Students search for job opportunities as graduation nears

by Catherine Morrison

Students dressed to impress at last week’s All Majors Career Fair.

The career fair, held in the fall and spring semesters every year, serves as a way for college students to meet and network with different companies and schools from around the region.

“Based on attendance records from previous career fairs, approximately 46 percent of those attending the career fair are placed in jobs,” said Roslynn Pogue, director of Career Connections.

Students from all different majors congregated in the second floor of

photo by Daniel Russell

Daniel Jamieson, a senior business management major, discusses his resume with a potential employer.

the SUB Wednesday, as they filled out name tags and clutched their resumes.

For many students, the career fair was an event to be taken very seriously, as it could make or break

their futures. For juniors and seniors, there is only a small window of time left to secure jobs before being released into the real world.

“I updated my resume, thought about possible discussion topics, researched the companies I was interested in, and made sure my appearance was marketable to every company,” said Katie Hogan, a junior construction management major who attended the fair.

Graduation time is also the time to start paying back student loans.

Many of students have a fear that they will not be placed in jobs or that their jobs might not pay enough to cover their student debt.

“I think everyone has that fear at some point, but the construction industry is starting to pick up, so I’m hoping for plenty of opportunities after graduation,” said Hogan.

Sixty-six companies and schools were represented this year.

Representatives from Target, KNOE, Tulane University Law School, Mary Kay Cosmetics and many more were eagerly awaiting the flood of students attending the fair.

Students were able to walk around to as many booths as they wanted networking, slipping resumes into the employers’ hands and selling their personalities.

The career fair helps give students the knowledge they need in order to go out and get a job.

The fair is meant to leave students with a better understanding of what is expected of them in the workforce and have a better grasp on what prospective employers are looking for. contact Catherine Morrison at morriscl@warhawks.ulm.edu

Nursing, health science students explore careers

by Sydney Bonner

Every year nursing and health science majors attend the Nursing and Health Sciences Career Fair in hopes of getting a lucky break. Over 20 employers arrived with the same expectation of getting thriving recipients.

Career Connections was pleased with turnout of over 200 nursing and health science students who arrived at the event seeking new opportunities for internships and careers.

Get seen, get heard, and get hired, is the theme for this year. This is what they believe a student should be doing in order to get a career.

Employers such as St. Francis Medical Center, Morehouse General

Hospital, Synergy Care, Inc., TheraTeam, U. S. Army healthcare and many more made an appearance for the students.

“We were really impressed with the students coming throughout the fair,” said Lori Geiger, a nurse recruiter from Rapides Regional Medical Center in Alexandria. “They were very well-rounded and did very well transiting in groups to introduce and present themselves.”

Roslynn Pogue, director of Career Connections and Experimental Education, thinks that these events give students the chance to talk with a great variety of companies help them find careers.

“The Career Fair put job opportu-

nities into perspective. I think they did a good job of offering local and traveling careers,” said Donna Tarver, a senior occupational therapy major.

Students were able to fill out an evaluation form at the end of the fair regarding whether this event was beneficial to them or not.

“There were several great opportunities, but I feel that they were mostly for therapists.” said Skylar Walker, a senior nursing major. “The employers they did have for nursing were very helpful.”

Career Connections offers several career fairs throughout the year and encourages all students to attend. contact Sydney Bonner at bonners@warhawks.ulm.edu

photo by An Huynh

From left to right: Airen Edwards, Ashley Evans, Shaletta McDade and Anika Charon speak with a recruiter at the Nursing and Health Sciences Career Fair.

Job seekers should use caution when posting online

by Jaclyn Jones

Privacy hardly exists anymore when it comes to social media. Once someone hits the ‘send’ button, it’s out there for the world, not to mention future employers.

Many advantages stem from the use of social networks. Connections and easy access are just two of the many. But they can also attract scam artists, be a distraction and most importantly, depending on your actions online, hurt your chances of getting a job.

The saying “be careful what you say online” holds much truth.

While social networking sites such as Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter create outlets for people worldwide to connect, network and uphold friendships, they’ve also created another way for employers to stiffer through possible employees.

One’s image online plays an important role throughout the job searching process. As society advances, job seekers have expanded their job search and have begun to use social media to find work.

As more job seekers turn to social networks, employers do the same.

Research from Jobvite, an applicant

tracking system, shows 86 percent of employers likely look at social profiles for prospects, while 48 percent admit they always do.

“It’s so important to watch what you say and post online,” said Willneisha Hutchinson, a freshman biology major. Simmons “Now days everyone is watching; it could be someone with a possible job offer.”

Being conscious of one’s spelling and grammatical errors when posting online, as well as watching one’s use of profanity plays an important role.

Spelling and grammatical errors received a negative reaction of 54 percent from possible employers, while profanity received a negative reaction of 61 percent according to Jobvite.

Photos also play a major part.

Pictures drinking, smoking or posed inappropriately can affect an employer’s decision. Eighty percent of employers, however, enjoying seeing content about one’s participation in

professional organizations.

Keishanda Simmons, a freshman pre-med major, understands the importance of watching what you do, especially in social media.

“I always think about what I’m going to say online or the pictures I post on Facebook. You have to be careful, because it’s common knowledge now that people are watching,” Simmons said. “It’s not professional to post inappropriate things online or anywhere for that matter.” contact Jaclyn Jones at jones2@warhawks.ulm.edu

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Alpha Phi Alpha hosts Crossing Cultures sermon

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by Gwendolyn Ducre

photo by Robert Brown

Miss ULM Finalists left to right: Stephanie Frazier, fourth runner up; Kylie Stracener, third runner up; Miss ULM Amy Matherne, Sarah Torregrossa, first runner up; and Lauren Ford, second runner up.

“I am honestly speechless,” said Matherne after winning the crown.

“I cannot believe I have been this blessed. It has been such an amazing, fun experience the whole way through and I am so excited about participating in Miss Louisiana this summer.”

Matherne also won best evening gown, best swim suit and best interview award. Matherne is a junior education major from Monroe. Her talent was opera and her platform is to promote visual and performing arts education for young people.

“The highlight of the night was the talent competition,” said Brittany Clark, a freshman mass communications. “These talents really showed the diversity of the girls and were very interesting.”

Sophomore psychology Major Kyle Mitchell said, “I enjoyed Lauren’s fiddle and especially Miss ULM’s opera performance.”

It is tradition for the crown to be passed down from the previous queen to the present one.

Jessica Gilbert, Miss ULM 2012, had the opportunity to bid her farewells as queen to the audience.

Gilbert said, “First of all, I’m very proud of Matherne’s accomplishments. I think she is a very beautiful and talented young lady. I’m excited that I get to spend the next year with her since we both have the same director.”

Gilbert encourages Martherne as Miss ULM 2013, to attend every event she can, speak at every school and do the little things because that is what makes up the bigger picture and makes this whole experience well worth it.

Contact Sydney Bonner at bonners@warhawks.ulm.edu

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. hosted Crossing Cultures at the BCM on Oct. 2. The service was led by Larrese Rollins, who is a junior and a youth minister.

“Crossing Culture is taking my fellow brothers and sisters in Christ from the Caucasian persuasion and introducing them to how we, African Americans, worship,” Rollins said.

Rollins later explained how the worship culture differs between African Americans and other cultures, especially Caucasian. He expressed how African Americans are more expressive vocally and physically whereas other cultures may give a simple head nod during a service.

The service opened with a prayer given by Piney Grove and a vocal performed by the Tehillah’s Christian Church choir, UICC, under the direction of recording artist, Pastor Gilbert Wilson.

After the introduction, Larrese Rollins began to preach to the congregation. The audience was very interactive and vocal with

their emotions, with the occasional outburst of an “Amen” or “Hallelujah.”

“At my home church if you say ‘Amen’ and clap it’s usually much quieter. We don’t clap and say amen aloud as a whole,” said freshman Kaitlyn Bingham Bingham, who is white. “I enjoy going to churches that worship like this. We should have something like this once a month.”

The service ended with prayer with a piano accompaniment.

Raquel Garza expressed the excitement she had before and after the service.

“I was excited coming into it, because Larrese is one of my good friends and he has been telling me what it would be like. I didn’t know what to expect really, but I loved it,” said Raquel Garza, a junior prepharmacy major. contact Gwendolyn Ducre at ducregk@warhawks.ulm.edu

Nepali Night serves food, dance photos by Robert Brown

Above: Second-runner up Lauren Ford plays the fiddle for her talent.

Below: Miss ULM Amy Matherne sings opera for her vocal performance talent.

by Sydney Bonner

Over 150 people attended “Nepali Night – A Nepalese Cultural Program and Food,” the biggest international cultural events in the history of ULM on Oct 7.

Nepalese students at ULM performed different traditional dance and musical items. Apart from the dance and the musical performances, dinner was the main event.

“This is the first time I ate so much food with different tastes. I really felt like I was in a five star hotel in Nepal.

I just loved it,” said Cody Grimsley, one of the students at the cultural program.

Nine different traditional food items were presented during the food ceremony.

Eleven different dances were performed at the event, including country, modern, folk and western genres.

According to Pasang Kaji Sherpa, the vice president of NSA and coordinator of the program, the purpose of Nepali Night was to promote the understanding of Nepali Culture and tradition.

“Since there are over 50 Nepalese students at ULM, it’s very important that we organize such a big event at least once a year,” said Parash Parajuli, a pharmacy major in attendance.

All NSA cultural activities are funded by the membership fee collected from Nepalese students at ULM. According to Sakshi Karmacharya, the treasurer of NSA, Nepali night was conducted with an expense of over $1500. She also said that the NSA made approximately $1000 from ticket sales.

This was NSA’s third big event of the semester. contact Sydney Bonner at bonners@warhawks.ulm.edu

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Sound

BITE

Raise your glass in style this fall

by Emma Herrock

What are you listening to?

Are you tired of those plain ice cubes your freezer always makes? Too embarrassed to use crushed or square ice when hosting a party?

Well now you can have the coolest drink in town with these nifty ice cube trays.

The “Cool Jazz Guitar” ice cube tray is the perfect way to take the party up a notch.

Spice up your gin and tonic with the “Gin and Titonic” ice cube tray.

These ice cubes are shaped like the Titanic and even comes with ice burgs to complete the drink.

The “Ice Screams” tray comes just in time for Halloween. Your guests will scream after seeing these scary faces.

You’ll look bad to the bone with the “Dog Bone” ice cube trays. Even though these are canine friendly, these trays would be perfect for a Halloween party. They’d have a bone chilling affect on your guests.

Your friends may yell shark when they see “Shark Fins” floating in your drink. But not to fear, these ice cubes won’t bite.

Your guests will “Freeze!”when they see these guns pointed at them. This ice cube tray comes fully loaded with six gun molds to make your drink something to fear.

Whether you’re looking to sink your worries with the “Gin and Titonic” set or rock out with the “Cool Jazz Guitar,” there’s bound to be something everyone can find enjoyable.

These ice cube trays can be found at many different stores and on Amazon.com or at www.fredandfriends.com.

“‘As long as you love me’ by Justin Beiber.

He is an inspiration to other young singers.”

Gabby Broadway, sophomore, psychology

“‘Wu-Tang Clan’s’ ‘Wu Tang Forever.’ They aren’t just spewing a collection of clever rhymes.”

Kenneth Taylor, Graduate student, history

“My iPod is always on a Pandora country station.”

Kjersti Cogburn, sophomore, speech lagnuage pathology

Top photo by Emi McIntyre Bottom photo courtesy of Google

Left and bottom photo courtesy of Google Top photo by Emi McIntyre

contact Emma Herrock at herroceg@warhawks.ulm.edu

iPhone 5: Why you no perfect?

by Shelby DeSoto

Wondering if the iPhone 5 is worth all your money? After some recent reports of malfunctions, you may want to hold on to your cash.

After the iPhone 5 came out in September, problems surfaced about the new device; from scratches and dents on the new aluminum cover, to odd rattling and mediocre maps just to name a few.

The iPhone 5 has a different look, and adding to that look is the new adapter.

While it may be something new and innovative, Apple customers will no longer be able to use their old chargers and adapters, along with all other Apple accessories.

CNN said in an article listing out the pros and cons that costumers can buy a $29 adapter, but if you also want a cable it will be $39 to fix this issue.

“I have an iPhone 4 and I love it.

If I had the opportunity I probably will get the iPhone 5 regardless of the problems that have been reported,” said Sara Evans, a senior speech-language pathology major.

“Just because someone is experiencing these problems doesn’t mean all iPhone 5 users are,” Evans said.

Apple’s new map app has been a major concern for users. CEO Tim Cook said the iOS 6 map with 3D features “fell short” of expectations in a public apology sent out to customers.

Complaints are that the new app “mislabels cities and fails to locate addresses,” according to Huffington Post’s article about the map app.

For example, if a user typed in a friend’s address in Monroe, the app might not show Monroe or the street, but simply a black screen with white lines.

“While we’re improving maps, you

can try alternatives by downloading map apps from the App Store,” Cook said.

“It’s a new toy, and people want the latest of everything,” said Kara Bridges, a mass communication major. Bridges thinks customers should wait to buy the phone until the problems are fixed.

“I think it’s the same as the 4s only with new updates,” said Bridges, who bought the iPhone 4s in September instead of the iPhone 5.

The new aluminum back cover on the iPhone 5 is more susceptible to scrapes and dents compared to the glass cover on other iPhones.

Many users have also noticed a strange rattling coming from inside the phone. The sources can range from camera components to an unglued battery, which can be fixed by going to the Apple store.

Apple is working to fix all glitches with the iPhone 5. In the meantime, customers will have to weigh the pros and cons to decide if this phone is the best.

“I personally think Apple is still number one in latest technology,” Bridges said. contact Shelby DeSoto at desotosl@warhawks.ulm.edu

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Ways to stay single: Dating do’s and don’t’s

‘Perks’: A modern classic 4/5 STARS

The

Caty Chronicles CATHERINE MORRISON From a very young age we have been conditioned with certain rules and etiquette of the dating world. Even a 3-year-old watching Cinderella for the first time learns the ways of how one should be romanced.

If dating is as simple as a Disney movie though, why does it prove to be so frustratingly difficult for so many people?

There are many things that can go wrong that can assure that the other person will absolutely never call again, but the great thing about mistakes is that they can be learned from.

If single life is the life for you though- here are 10 different stereotypes to choose from if you wish to quickly run off every potential soul mate.

1. The Dryer Sheet- Be clingy. Text all of the time, use LOTS of emojis and make sure you stop by his/her house unannounced at least bi-weekly.

2. Cry Baby- Cry a lot. Had a bad day? Call that person up and pour your heart out for at least an hour. Make sure you only dry those crocodile tears if you are cuddled, coddled or are soothed in reassuring baby talk.

3. Sir Brags-A-Lot- Talk about yourself all of the time. Accomplished something remotely interesting? Find a way to bring it up and relate it to every conversation.

4. The Convenient Store- Always make yourself available. Have no social life unless it involves him/her.

5. Great first date, can the second one be our wedding?-Talk about babies and moving in together on the first date.

6. Baggage Claim- Make sure to tell all of your deepest secrets and most tragic moments the first time you meet.

7. Drama Queen- Be very loud and enthusiastic. Giggle a lot if possible.

8. Gossip Girl- Talk about everyone’s business. Be polite and invite them to do the same.

9. The Moocher- Do not offer to pay for anything. Accidentally leave your wallet at home. Every. Time.

10. Mother Goose- Give lots of unwarranted advice and scold. A lot.

All of those of course are exaggerations, but the roots of each mistake are all very real. We overthink, over plan and end up ruining what could have been a great thing.

Just relax and be yourself. (Unless you found yourself asking, “Is she talking about me?” while reading the above list.) contact Catherine Morrison at morriscl@warhawks.ulm.edu

ASHLEY LYONS “The Perks of Being a Wallflower” by Stephen Chbosky is a book that I’ve always heard of and always avoided.

People say not to judge a book by its cover and the same goes for the title.

As much as I love reading I’m definitely guilty of doing both. I would hear the title and immediately write it off as one of those cheesy stories about an awkward teenager struggling with unpopularity.

Although it is about an awkward teenager, who is more or less unpopular, it was definitely a breath of fresh air in the young adult community.

This book is the type of book that stays with you for a while after you read it. Chbosky, does a wonderful job at capturing and giving a reality to the mindset of a struggling introvert.

This uniquely written epistolary novel is about a “happy and sad” 15 year old boy named Charlie.

Desperate to know that good people are out there, Charlie begins to write anonymous letters to a person whom he has heard good things about. He uses fake names to conceal his identity, and the reader is never clued in as to who the recipient may be.

His letters document his experiences throughout his freshman year of high school.

Charlie meets seniors Sam and Patrick, and their friendship serves as the catalyst for most of the happen-

photo courtesy of Google

ings during that year of his life.

In the story, he deals with outer conflicts of drugs, sex, the ups and downs of friendship, family relationships, death and other conventional yet controversial issues.

But what makes this story really unique is the depth Chbosky went into with Charlie’s inner conflict of struggling to maintain happiness throughout it all. As the book progresses, his struggle becomes more and more apparent.

It’s a simple book, but very thought provoking. It’s hard to summarize, because it mainly revolves around Charlie’s thoughts on day-to-day things, people he observes and memories he reminiscences on.

I felt as though I was literally reading someone’s private thoughts and found them comparable to some of my own.

Charlie has the tendency to question everything that crosses his mind

and I believe that anyone can read this book and find something they can empathize with.

Although the book has a theme that focuses less on just being sad and more on wanting to be happy, there is a melancholy atmosphere throughout that sticks around even during the happy parts.

Sometimes I found myself fearing that something bad was going to happen to Charlie, because he is such a vulnerable, genuine character.

He beats up a kid and then cries about it in front of everyone. He cries when he tells Sam about a sexual dream he had of her, because he feels bad about it. He mentions frequently how much he loves his sister, even though they barely talk at first.

He constantly questioned everyone’s happiness. It was great reading such a book from a male’s point of view.

Overall, I enjoyed the book. It was sad, but it was hard to put down. This novel is a modern classic.

I can see it being discussed in English classes. I can see it being a source of nostalgia. I can see anyone, of any age being able to take something from it.

I would definitely recommend it if you don’t get emotional too easily.

It’s always interesting to see how first person stories can translate into a movie, especially with one as personal as this one.

But “The Perks of Being a Wallflower” was one of the better books I’ve read in a while so I would definitely give its movie a chance. I’ll be looking forward to seeing how it turns out.

The DVD for “The Perks of Being a Wallflower” will be released in January of 2013.

I give this book 4 out of 5 stars. contact Ashley Lyons at lyonsar@warhawks.ulm.edu

Halloween steeped in cultural tradition

by Allison Wiseman

It’s that time of year again. The leaves are changing their hue and the harvest is coming in. It’s the time of candy corn, jack-o-lanterns and kids in costumes. But where did it all come from?

Halloween began as a pre-Christian Celtic festival of the dead known as Samhain -pronounced sah-weenand was the most significant holiday of the year. During this festival, Celts believe the veil between life and

death was thinnest and those that had died in the past year were walking among the living on their way to the afterlife.

When Christian monks tried to change the religious practices of the Celts the festival Samhain became the Halloween we are more familiar with today.

In 601 A.D. Pope Gregory I issued an edict that stated that pagan holidays were not to be condemned but were to be converted to Christian

holidays. All Saints day was set at the time of Samhain in the attempt to whip out the pagan festival.

Images of the walking dead were too distracting and people were not swayed towards praying for saints.

In the ninth century the church tried again with All Souls Day, a day devoted to praying for the dead. It stuck but the church failed again, same tradition new disguise.

Virtually all Halloween traditions can be traced back to the Celtic hol-

iday. The wearing of costumes and going door to door can be traced back to the Celtic period when it was thought that souls of the dead, witches and demons were out and about.

People would leave out treats to please them. As time went on people began dressing like these creatures, performing antics in exchange for treats.

This is what modern trick or treating evolved from. The carving of pumpkins and bobbing for apples

come from the traditions of Samhain.

Today, Halloween has become a time for parties and elaborate costumes.

“I like designing my own costume,” said Hannah Belmont a freshman general business major. “It’s my favorite because Halloween falls in my favorite season. I really like going to haunted houses because they get you in the Halloween spirit.” contact Allison Wiseman at wisemaan@warhawks.ulm.edu

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Students to perform comedic sketches The ULM acting class will be doing two nights of comic sketches called “An Evening with Shel Silverstein” this Thursday and Friday at 7:30 p.m. in Spyker Theatre. The comic sketches were written by the late poet and playwright Shel Silverstein.

“An Evening with Shel Silverstein” will be a chance to see some of your fellow students put their acting and directing skills to work.

The sketches are being directed and performed by students.

While Silverstein is very wellknown for his children’s literature, these sketches are more geared towards adults.

“They are definitely written for adults and will remind students of humor they may see on Family Guy or Adult Swim,” said Kyle Zimmerman, assistant professor of acting and directing.

Directing presents many challenges, but student director, John Price, said the greatest obstacle for him was trying to put his own spin on his scene.

“This experience has taught me not to take anything for granted as an actor or director. It takes a lot of people to put together a successful show,” said Price.

Price is the student director for the

sketch “Gone to Take a….”

Even though the directors aren’t doing any acting, they still have to put in a lot of time and work.

Price said that they rehearse anywhere from 4-5 hours weekly.

Silverstein wrote books, plays, songs and poetry. He is often most remembered though, for his children’s literature.

“The Giving Tree” and “Where the Sidewalk Ends” are two of his most famous works of literature.

He also wrote for adult audiences as well.

The song “A Boy Named Sue,” which was made wildly popular by singer Johnny Cash, was actually written by Silverstein.

How will students react to the adult humor written by a man they most likely knew from reading his children’s books as a kid?

“The will love it,” said Justin Hawn, a senior musical theater major who plans on attending the show. “In the age of Family Guy, students are conditioned to that sort of thing.”

Admission is free for everyone and seats will be available on a first come, first serve basis.

For more information contact Kyle Zimmerman at 318-342-7867.

80o 52o

today in history

1955

“Grand Ole Opry” premieres on ABC-TV.

forecast

by Catherine Morrison

Mon 15 Tue 16

79o 56o

Wed 17

83o 60o

1973

The U.S. Supreme Court refuses to review a 1971 Federal Communications directive that broadcasters censor from the airwaves songs with drug-oriented lyrics.

1976

Ike and Tina Turner split their musical act.

Thu 18

73o 47o

1984

Fri 19

72o 46o

1997

The Freedom of Information Act passes.

British Royal Air Force pilot Andy Green breaks the land-speed record by driving a jet-powered car faster than the speed of sound.

crossword

contact Catherine Morrison at morriscl@warhawks.ulm.edu

Across 1 In tears, say 6 NPR’s Totenberg 10 Pasta grain 15 Greenish shade 16 Hemoglobin mineral 17 Like healthy soil 18 Pie nut 19 *Casual-wear brand since 1873 21 Work on film 23 Betwixt 24 Familia member 25 *Enters a witness protection program, say 29 Maine __ cat 30 Unbeatable service 31 Morlock prey 32 Sister of Rachel 34 More than serious 36 Presaging times

38 Skin-care brand with a “For Men” line 42 *Compromised choice 46 Take off the TiVo 47 Encrust, in a way 48 Goddess of discord 49 Obi-Wan portrayer 52 On the road 54 “Imagine that!”

55 Wyoming city near Yellowstone 58 *Wedding shop array 61 Distortion, perhaps 62 Little songbird 63 City on the Aare 64 Song that first topped the charts on 4/13/1957 ... or how its singer’s name appears in the answers to starred clues

68 Blink of an eye 71 Bench clearer 72 Pickup shtick 73 “L’chaim!” is one 74 Seafood serving 75 Author Blyton 76 Els of the PGA Down 1 Unruly do 2 Cry after Real Madrid scores 3 With the order switched 4 Give the slip 5 1990 Robert Frost Medal recipient Levertov 6 Zero, in Real Madrid scores 7 Fuming state

8 Super stars?

9 Twisted balloon shape, often 10 Christian bracelet letters 11 Weed whacker 12 Muse for Yeats 13 OB/GYN test 14 Boxer with a cameo in “The Hangover” 20 Produce offspring 22 Floor installer 25 Tureen utensil 26 Less chummy 27 De __: from square one 28 Feudal estates 29 Onion kin 33 Suffix with oct35 History test section, often 37 Start to fast?

39 Zachary Taylor, by birth 40 The senior Saarinen 41 Beasts of burden 43 Sargasso Sea denizen 44 Trumpet effect 45 Toothbrush choice 50 The Aragón is a tributary of it 51 Southern language 53 Hollywood’s Mimieux 55 Holding device 56 Refueling ship 57 Street of many mysteries 59 Finalize, as a cartoon 60 Program problem 62 Timely question 65 Patch, say 66 Prefix with corn 67 “Xing” one 69 Popular CBS procedural 70 Parisian season

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New helmet rule Golf finishes 10th at Xavier draws mixed feelings from players, coaches

by Adam Hunsuker

In college football, the NCAA has stepped in and mandated a new rule that forces players to sit out a play if their helmet comes off during a game.

The rule change was prompted by data that showed dislodged helmets were on the rise, up from two in 2011 to 3.2 per game this season.

The spirit of the rule--to protect helmet-less players from injury-promotes safety, but its practice has drawn mixed reviews. Some have speculated that by removing players from the game, the rule encourages team to tackle higher and grab at the helmet.

Safety Isaiah Newsome fell victim to the new rule during ULM’s game against Baylor, forcing him to come out during the fourth quarter of a tight game.

“You sit out for one play, but it could make the difference in the game,” Newsome said.

ULM head coach Todd Berry isn’t sure of the rule’s impact. But he does believe something must be done to make the game safer.

“The collisions are incredible and I don’t know that the equipment has been able to keep up with it quite honestly,” Berry said.

A concussion proof helmet does

not exist, but preventative technology has grown considerably in the last decade. The Riddell VSR4 helmet-the model once worn by the majority of college teams--was discontinued after a study found that it does not adequately prevent head trauma.

Since that time, teams have moved to newer helmet models that are designed to reduce concussions. At ULM, the football program uses the Riddell Revolution and Schutt XP models exclusively.

New technology is a step in the right direction, but the helmet must also fit properly to absorb the impact of hits. Director of Equipment Clay Lewis and his staff measure the heads of each player to determine the right size, then they use the chin strap to determine how the helmet should buckle.

“If the helmet can go side to side and up and down with a little bit of give but not where it fully stays in one direction, thats a proper fit,” Lewis said.

Whether the new rule is effective remains to be seen, but for now it is a part of the game.

“There enforcing it for a reason,” Newsome said. “It’s there [NCAA’s] rules and you’ve got to play by them.” contact Adam Hunsucker at hunsucam@warhawks.ulm.edu

HEAD GAMES

photo by George May

Alison Knowles reading her putt at the Fred Marx Invitational in late September.

by Zack Brown

Back of the pack ULM struggled in it’s first outing at the Xavier University LPGA Collegiate Invitational.

With a score of 324, the Warhawks tied for tenth, 14 shots out of the lead.

Alison Knowles led the Warhawks with a four over par 76, and tied for seventh individually. Knowles finished four shots behind the Xavier leader.

Team members Kathy Sterling, Emily Stratton, Angela No, and Ines Fendt represented the Warhawks respectively.

Scores in the 80s range are insconsistent with the team’s perfmornace in the previous tournament. At the Fred Marx Invitational in Septemeber, the highest counting score for the team was a 78.

Despite fair Daytona Beach weath-

ULM’s Antonia Land recovers the ball from Middle Tennessee’s Paige Goeglein during last Friday’s game at the Hawk’s Complex. ULM lost with a final score of 1-3.

Still looking to improve The Warhawks remain in 10th

place on day two of the Xavier/LPGA Collegiate Invitational in Daytona Beach, Fla. The girls shot total is a 641 (324-317) which is 23 strokes of the lead set by the school Florida Gulf Coast.

Sophomore Kathy Sterling leads the Hawks with a team-low of 76.

Sterling is in a tie-for-seventh on the par 72 course, only seven behind the lead set by Lacey Fears of Mercer and Georgia Price of Florida Gulf Coast.

ULM sophomore Ines Fendt improved her score by nine strokes to give her an 80 on the day.

The Warhawks will play there last round on Sunday at 8 a.m. To get the get the final results visit golfstat. com. Go under Xavier Collegiate Invitational and click on LouisianaMonroe. contact Zack Brown at brownzt@warhawks.ulm.edu

Skiers confident, calm for nationals

by Cole Avery

photo by Daniel Russell

er conditions, the course proved to be a challenge.

Freshman Angela No, who made her debut as a Warhawk said, “The course very pretty and so was the weather. The course was difficult because my putting wasn’t good. I had six three-putts and I couldn’t find the speed of the greens.”

ULM will play the second round with South Dakota and University of Alabama Birmingham.

“We are thankful to have two rounds left and improve our score,” said head coach Stacy Snider. “We area better team then what we posted today. We look forward to moving up the leaderboard.”

Although the team currently sits in 10th place, there’s still hope the Warhawks bump up from their current positions.

The water ski team looks to win back-to-back national titles and its 24th title overall this week as it heads to Zachary for the championship tournament.

Skiing begins at 7 a.m. on Thursday and ends with trick competitions on Saturday. The events will be held at Bennetts Water Ski and Wakeboard School, located at 18605 Barnett Road in Zachary.

The championship would be ULM’s first consecutive championship since 2009. The team won four-straight titles from 2006 to 2009.

The streak ended in 2010 when the Warhawks placed second behind the University of Louisiana at Lafayette.

It’s rare ULM does not win the national title. The team has captured the championship 23 of the 33 years the tournament has been held.

23 the number of national titles the water ski team has won The Warhawks have shown no signs of slowing down this season, either. The team won all three meets it competed in this fall. Slalom skier Tyler Scott said the fall meets have prepared the skiers for the tournament ahead.

“It gives us confidence we’re skiing well,” Scott said. “We aren’t overly confident, but we’re sure of our abilities.”

Scott said he and his teammates are hard at work in the Bayou Desiard

practicing for the tournament. Ski coach Treina Landrum said her team is prepared for the challenge ahead of them.

“Nationals is always tough; we don’t take anything for granted. The team has worked hard, and we are ready,” Landrum said in a statement.

Scott said he likes his team’s chances, and he doesn’t think the pressure of skiing on the national stage will get to them.

“Most of us have been skiing our whole lives. We know how to prepare mentally and physically, so we know how to handle it,” Scott said.

Landrum encouraged the Warhawk community to attend the tournament to support the team and “see some fantastic skiing.” The event is free and open to the public. contact Cole Avery at averyrc@warhawks.ulm.edu

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Warhawks down Owls I like the view

from up here ALEX CHACE

photo by Robert Brown

Defenders close in on an Owl receiver Saturday night in Malone Stadium. The Warhawks handily won 35-14 and improve 2-0 in conference play.

Team undefeated in conference play after 35-14 Malone Stadium victory

by Adam Hunsucker

As the 1987 National Champions looked on, ULM was able to put away FAU 35-14 on Saturday night at Malone Stadium.

The Warhawks (4-2, 2-0) scored on their opening possessions of the first and second half, but sputtered for most of the game against an aggressive Owls (1-5, 0-3) defense. Although happy to be 2-0 in conference play, head coach Todd Berry knows his team will have to play better going forward.

“We were a little bit disjointed,” Berry said. “I thought we made some good half time adjustments but we’ve got to play cleaner. We missed some opportunities.”

ULM did most of its damage on the ground, rushing for 194 yards and av-

eraging six yards a carry. Monterrell Washington ran for two touchdowns, including a 36 yard sprint early in the second quarter. Tight end Harley Scioneaux hauled in one of Kolton Browning’s two touchdown passes, making it his third touchdown catch on as many receptions this season.

Browning had a slow day through the air, but led the team in rushing with 59 yards on 10 carries.

“It took us a little while to get adjusted, but everyone did a good job of grasping what the coaches were telling us,” Browning said.

The Warhawk special teams scored their first touchdown of the year on a fumbled by FAU punter Sean Kelly that Mitchell Bailey recovered in the end zone. The Owls had no answer for ULM defensively, managing only 46 yards rushing and two

scoring drives in the game--with one coming late in the fourth quarter.

RJ Young led the defense with eight tackles, including two for a loss. The defense picked up five sacks in the game, with safetys Mitch Lane and Gerrand Johnson recording the first of their careers.

ULM travels to Bowling Green next Saturday to face Western Kentucky.

Like the Warhawks, the HillToppers also own a victory against an SEC opponent, and winner of this game will have leg up in the race to determine the Sun Belt champion.

“Obviously we have a big game,” Berr said. “We’ll have a good game plan and go out and play well. We will see if our best is enough.” contact Adam Hunsucker at hunsucam@warhawks.ulm.edu

This football season has already been one for the ages.

Even with such a strong showing in their first five games, many people are still skeptical if this really is the beginning of a new era at ULM. As a former player, I can tell you personally that I have seen this before. In 2009, we started off conference play with a perfect 3-0 record, beating a Troy team that had won 14 straight Sunbelt conference games. We had everything in front of us to finish with the best record in school history and walk to our first bowl game.

But did we? No. We went on to lose four of our last six games. My five year career at ULM was a rollercoaster ride of ups and downs. that experience can make anyone skeptical when seeing similar early season success. So do I think this will be the case again this year?

Absolutely not. I do believe that

this is the year of the Warhawk and every Sunbelt team needs to be nervous. To be able to beat Middle Tennessee State University by 20 points is a true indicator of just how good this team is this season.

Many of my friends have asked me if I am upset or jealous that ULM is having so much success this season, being that it is the first year I am no longer on the team. If there is one feeling I have towards my former teammates, it is of pride.

Even though I am not out there playing with them anymore, every victory is still just as sweet. It is, however, incredibly stressful watching a game now from the outside looking in. I get more nervous now as a fan than I ever did as a player. My time spent on the ULM football team helped make my five years in college the best of my life and so I want nothing but success for my brothers on the team.

Every person who puts on a Warhawk uniform shares a bond that cannot be broken by simply graduating. When I see ULM having the success it is now, I am filled with joy just as if I was right there with the team on Saturday. contact Alex Chace at chaceac@warhawks.ulm.edu

WARHAWK ALL ACCESS

photo by Emi McIntyre

Daniella Smallwood announces the winner of football signed by football head coach Todd Berry Tuesday in the SUB. Many students gathered to watch ESPN’s “All Access” showcase the ULM football program on one of its signature programs.

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‘Team of Destiny’ returns to Malone 1987 national champs inducted into hall of fame

by Cole Avery

Defensive end Troy Brown stepped onto the field in Malone Stadium Saturday night to the roar of a standing crowd. The fans chopped their arms and chanted in perfect unison to the band’s war drums while Brown and his teammates huddled in a circle.

When they broke and headed for the sideline, the crowd roared again.

For a moment, it felt like 1987 – the year of destiny, the year of the national championship.

Brown and all of the 1987 national championship football team were inducted into the ULM Sports Hall of Fame last weekend. The team was recognized at halftime of the Warhawks game against Florida Atlantic.

“It feels like I never left,” Brown said after the introduction. “It felt good to be here and feel that same spirit that propelled us to the championship that year.”

And what a year it was. The team finished with a 13-2 record, capped off by a 43-42 victory over the Marshall Thundering Herd in the Division 1-AA championship game.

The team spent the weekend together, first at a reception Friday night at ULM President Nick Bruno’s house, then at a reception in the Fant-Ewing Coliseum Saturday morning and finally during the game.

The champions had no shortage of special times and big plays to remi-

photo by Robert Brown

Members of the 1987 National Championship football team celebrate on the field of Malone Stadium during halftime on Staturday. The team was inducted into the ULM Sports Hall of Fame on the 25 anniversary of its championship run.

nisce about.

There was All-American and future Super Bowl quarterback Stan Humphries’ 48-yard Hail Mary pass that was tipped twice in the endzone before Jackie Harris came down with the winning score.

All-American defensive tackle Claude Brumfield said through a speech he remembered being behind

by 14 points late in the championship game when head coach Pat Collins told a battered defense to believe in themselves and the team would win.

They did just that.

And all the team applauded at the mention of the 44-7 season-opening trouncing of archrival Louisiana Tech in Ruston.

“It doesn’t feel like it’s been that

long ago,” Humphries said. “The reason that team was successful was because of the close-knitness of that group.”

Though nicknamed the “Team of Destiny,” All-American offensive tackle John Clement remembers it as a team confident in its own abilities.

“I hear a team of destiny, or that we got lucky, but we always believed

we were going to win,” Clement said.

“Yeah we got some bounces, but if they bounced the other way, we still would’ve found a way to win.”

Having a team chock full of talent certainly didn’t hurt either. The 1987 national championship team produced five first team All-Americans, one second team All-American and eight NFL draft picks.

Collins was also awarded as the Chevrolet and Football News National Coach of the Year while also being named the Southland Conference and Louisiana Coach of the Year.

As much as the championship team talked about their success in the past, they also pointed to the future of the Warhawk program.

After being recognized at halftime, the champions formed a tunnel for the current Warhawks to run through as they came back on the field.

Clement said, “I think you get the sense this team certainly supports what the current team is doing and the direction we’re going.”

The Warhawks seemed to take a page from the champions’ playbook Saturday night. They downed conference foe FAU 35-14, five points more than the championship team’s average points per game.

Whether it’s 1987 or 2012, Brown said he knows the passion for the Warhawks is still there.

“It was the same vibe, the same excitement,” Brown said. “That’s what it’s about: one university, one community coming together for the team.” contact Cole Avery at averyrc@warhawks.ulm.edu

Collins still special to his players

by Cole Avery

Coach Pat Collins stood in the middle of the Fant-Ewing Coliseum Saturday morning while a line formed as player after player waited for a chance to shake hands with their old mentor.

Collins helped lead his 1987 team to a Division 1-AA national championship. Though Collins was already a member, he attended a reception Saturday as the rest of the team joined him in the ULM Sports Hall of Fame.

Some players greeted him as an old friend, with one grabbing him around the neck to talk about squirrel hunting. Others brought their children so they could meet the man

who helped mold their fathers.

Kendall Farrar, a walk on, hesitantly approached Collins, unsure if he’d remember someone so low on the depth chart.

“Oh, boy! Of course I remember you,” Collins told him. “I don’t consider anyone just a walk-on if they got out there and worked.”

To the players, that’s the spirit of the still-vibrant and charismatic Collins they knew as a coach.

“Leadership has everything to do with success, and I just want to thank you for what you’ve done for me,” Farrar told him.

The team tended to agree. Following Collins’ speech, the crowd gave

the coach a standing ovation.

Collins received many accolades during the 1987 championship run.

He won the Chevrolet and Football News National Coach of the Year as well as coach of the year for Louisiana and the Southland Conference.

He was also among the first coaches in the nation to go to a one-back offense and run a 4-2-5 defense.

But Collins downplayed his own success, lavishing heavy praise on a team he said carried him to victory.

“Head coaches get far, far too much credit for a successful football team,” Collins said.

As the players mingled and shared their own memories of the gridiron,

photos by Cole Avery

Championship coach Pat Collins (left) speaks with former player Kendall Farrar during a reception in the Fant-Ewing Coliseum Saturday morning.

many approached Collins to trade stories with their coach, too.

“It touches your heart,” Collins said. “They bring you anecdotes you’ve said through the years. You relive it, and it brings them back to life.”

Collins looked on with pride to

see what had become of the boys he helped groom into men.

“I look forward to coming back to see the guys, their families and their kids. That’s the best part of this.” contact Cole Avery at averyrc@warhawks.ulm.edu

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Misfortune brings motivation the coaches and helping the team to get better by explaining to the younger girls why we are working so hard.”

Freshman Iris Van Leeuwen agreed that Blankvoort has made her feel very welcome here, and sophomore Silivia Tumova said Blankvoort motivates the team both in practice and at workouts.

“She leads me, and I need it sometimes,” Tumova said.

The good news is that as a junior, Blankvo or t still has plenty of

caloosa, AL., for the ITA Regional Championship Oct. 19-22, where Blankvoort will continue in her pursuit of that All-American title. contact Lea Anna Cardwell at cardwela@warhawks.ulm.edu

photo by Emi McIntyre

Medy Blankvoort reaches for a scoop shot during a practice with her teammates.

Blankvoort pulls strength out of her losses from last season

by Lea Anna Cardwell

She refreshed the page every 10 minutes. The suspense was killing her.

Medy Blankvoort desperately wanted to know the results of the 2012 All-American tennis selections.

She was 16 and 1 last season. Only one loss in all those matches.

She beat girls from Mississippi State, Southern Methodist, Tulane and she was even part of a winning doubles team against an LSU opponent. Growing up playing tennis outside of Amsterdam in the Netherlands, she never dreamed she could do it.

Now, she sat impatiently in front of her laptop hoping that dreams just might come true.

It turns out Blankvoort was not selected as an All-American this year.

Her 16 and 1 record was not enough.

But even though she doesn’t have the title, she hasn’t given up on proving herself this fall.

After Blankvoort heard the news, she was heartbroken. So heartbroken that she went 2-0 in flight A singles at SFA. Then 3-0 at the ULL Invitational.

She knows the only cure is redemption, so she extended that 16-1 record to 21-1.

And she didn’t just win those matches. At ULL she only gave up six

games in three matches. That’s six out of 42 games.

Both coaches and teammates attribute Blankvoort’s success to her work ethic. Sophomore Sophie Rufyikiri said, “I definitely think she’s the hardest worker on the team. She motivates the team very well, and I think she’s done a great job as the team’s captain.”

ULM Head Coach Terrence De Jongh said he has been very impressed with Blankvoort’s performance since last spring, but even more with her role as a teammate.

De Jongh said, “Medy has been here longer than anyone else, and she can be that second voice helping

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“If she keeps working hard and playing well, I am confident she will make it,” De Jongh said. “She still has an opportunity to win out this fall and be successful again in the spring, and then they will have to notice her.”

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