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VOLUME 86 ISSUE 8

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October 22, 2012

NATIONAL CHAMPIONS

photo by Garrett Boyte

Gay pride celebrated during Ask an Ally Week P 7

Water ski team claims back-to-back titles, 24th in school history P 15

Study shows which degrees land jobs illustration by Lane Davis

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October 22, 2012

NEWS WORLD Stubbs 131 700 University Avenue Monroe, LA 71209 Editor in chief - Cole Avery Co-managing editor news - Kristin Nieman Co-managing editor design - Michelle McDaniel Sports editor - Zack Brown Freestyle editor - Emma Herrock Photo editor - Emi McIntyre Copy editor - Stormy Knight Opinion editor - Garrett Boyte Multimedia editor - Michelle McDaniel Advertising director Lane Davis 318 342 5453 ulmhawkeyead@gmail.com Faculty adviser Christopher Mapp 318 342 5454 mapp@ulm.edu Feedback 318 342 5453 newsroom 318 342 5452 fax ulmhawkeye@gmail.com The opinions expressed in personal columns are the opinions of the author and not necessarily the opinions of the editors, staff, adviser or the University.

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CALENDAR

Monday 10-22 Grad Finale: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. SUB Ballrooms Comedy, Magic and Really Weird Things with Balloons: 7-8 p.m. SUB Ballrooms

Tuesday 10-23 ULM Retirees’ Luncheon: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Conference Center Miss(ter) SAU Pageant: 7-9 p.m. SUB Ballrooms FACS: Mel Mobley, percussion: 7:309 p.m. Emy-Lou Biedenharn Recital Hall

Wednesday 10-24 Drive-in Movie: 9-11 p.m. Grove

Thursday 10-25 Business Symposium: 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. SUB 3rd Annual Costume Ball: 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Brown Gym

Friday 10-26 Spirit Day: 9-11:30 a.m. Scott Plaza Business Symposium: 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Brown Auditorium

BRIEF

Alumni Association holds one-stop graduation shop Students graduating in December are encouraged to attend ULM’s annual Grad Finale hosted by the ULM Alumni Association from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Monday Oct. 22. At Grad Finale students will be able to purchase their cap, gown, invitations, diploma and more from the school’s official supplier, Balfour.

Career Connections will also be there to discuss job opportunities.

Students will also be able to complete exit interviews with Financial Aid. Grad Finale will be held on the second floor of the SUB.

NATION

STATE

1st Native American to be sainted

Boy Scouts release files on sex abuse

Explosion in Minden sparks investigation

ROME (MCT) — The Roman Catholic Church began final preparations Wednesday for what will be a watershed event in the church’s relationship with Native American cultures, the canonization of Kateri Tekakwitha, a Mohawk Indian who lived in the 17th century, who on Sunday will become the church’s first Native American saint.

More than 700 Native Americans are expected to take part in the ceremony in St. Peter’s Square honoring the woman who is known as the Lily of the Mohawks.

American Indians have been appealing for Tekakwitha to be canonized for more than a century.

LOS ANGELES (MCT) — More than 1,200 files on suspected sexual molesters in the Boy Scouts of America were made public Thursday, lifting the veil on decades of alleged abuse in one of the nation’s oldest youth organizations.

The court-ordered release of the files offers a detailed view of how the Scouts handled suspected molestations from the early 1960s through 1985.

Suspected abusers from all over the country are named in the files — many of them never reported to police or charged with a crime.

Doctors, lawyers, politicians and policemen are among the accused.

MINDEN (National Guard) — A bunker exploded last week at Camp Minden.

A spokesperson for the Louisiana National Guard said a storage area filled with smokeless powder ignited the boom.

The National Guard said it is following routine procedure, and the State Police are still investigating the cause of the explosion.

On Tuesday morning, a Camp Minden tenant group found that one of their storage areas had exploded and reported the incident to the Louisiana National Guard.

The area is still off-limits to anyone without permission.

Drop date forces students to choose

by Shelby DeSoto

With midterms over, students have the option to drop classes they aren’t doing well in. The final drop date for students is Friday, Oct. 26.

Students dropping by this date will be able to receive a “W” for the class and have it not affect their GPA. While some students might be able to drop two or even three courses if they choose, other students can’t afford that luxury.

Dropping a class also lessens your hours for that semester. It can also lengthen or change your expected graduation date, making it take longer to graduate than before.

“Students should be allowed to drop if the load of school and work becomes too heavy,” said Carrie Lin Hattaway, a senior elementary education major.

Also, the minimum for full-time students is 12 credit hours. If a student is currently taking only 12 hours and has a scholarship requiring them to be a full time student, it can be a problem. Dropping the class could result in probation or a loss of the scholarship.

“It can be harmful just because it might put you back with graduating if you don’t go ahead and get it out of the way,” said Hattaway.

Despite the negatives dropping a class can bring, sometimes it may be the only solution with regards to a student’s GPA. If the student is

QUOTE

“Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don’t matter and those who matter don’t mind.”

Dr. Seuss, writer, poet

CORRECTION Nabin Timilsina wrote the article titled “Nepali Night serves food, dance,” which was published in the Oct. 15 edition of the Hawkeye.

BUSTING NUTS

Oct. 26 final day to drop classes for the fall semester afraid the class will inevitably lower their GPA, dropping the class is sometimes the best option compared to struggling to earn a C. “I dropped a class freshman year because I tried to take 18 hours and it was just too much,” said Holly Hendrix, a senior speech-language pathology major.

A student’s GPA is crucial, especially if they are planning on grad school in the future. Dropping a class or classes can help balance and even raise that student’s GPA if they wish to do so.

To drop a class, students can logon to ULM’s Banner website under campus systems. Next, log into access your information and click on the student tab and then click on registration to drop a class. Once you have registered to drop the class, it may take up to 24 hours to fully unroll you from the course. Freshmen have a different process to drop a class.

“I don’t think getting into the habit of dropping classes is a smart thing to do. Dropping classes should be done with good reason,” said Hendrix. contact Shelby DeSoto at desotosl@warhawks.ulm.edu

photo by Emi McIntyre

Hunter Vaughn biked in Kappa Sigma’s second annual “Busting Our Nuts to Save Yours” bike-a-thon fundraiser last week. Members of the fraternity took shifts riding a stationary bicycle for a total of 30 hours.

The fraternity sold peanuts, cookies and raffled off a gift card for Best Buy. Over $400 was raised, and the proceeds went to Livestrong.

First come Homecoming week first serve, features U.S.A theme housing apps now online

by Jaclyn Jones

by Jaclyn Jones

Spring semester’s intent to return forms are now available for completion online. Students currently living on campus who plan to return next semester must fill out the intent to return form by Oct. 29.

Housing is now done online and names are assigned based on when one completes the application or form.

“It shows the exact date and time, down to the minute, when someone has registered,” said Tresea Buckhaults, director of Residential Life.

Graduating seniors and students who don’t plan to return next semester must report to residential life and fill out a room cancellation form.

The earlier someone completes the spring intent to return form, the higher chance he or she has of receiving their preferred housing.All students who plan to return next semester must fill out the intent to return form, including Bayou Apartment residents who signed a 12 month lease.

New housing applications for spring semester are also available online. The applications are for first time residents only. The assigning of rooms follows the same procedures as the spring of intent to return forms.

For any questions, contact Residential Life at 318-342-5240. To apply for first time spring housing or complete an intent to return form, visit ulm.edu/reslife. contact Jaclyn Jones at jones2@warhawks.ulm.edu

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October 22, 2012

The excitement has been building and the time has arrived. Pull out your red-- or in this case maroon -white and blue. It’s Homecoming and “Ace wants you to be America’s team.”

The festivities began Sunday with a soccer game vs. Troy, a volleyball game vs. Florida Atlantic and the start of baseball’s “Blood Series.”

The festivities continue today with False Fortress: an exhibition of paintings by Rebecca Lite. The exhibition lasts from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., in Bry Art Gallery and continues on until noon on Friday.

A luncheon to introduce the ULM Homecoming court will also be held at 11 a.m. today in the conference center, as well as John Cassidy’s Magic Comedy later on at 7 p.m. in the SUB ballroom.

With so many festivities this week, students struggled to contain their excitement but struggled very little in deciding what they were most looking forward to.

“I’m really excited about the Miss(ter) U.S.A. pageant,” said A’Kai Solmone, a senior mass communication major. “It seems like it’s going to be a fun and just all around entertaining show.”

The Miss(ter) U.S.A pageant, which is sponsored by CAB, will be at 7 p.m.

Tuesday in the SUB ballroom.

Along with the pageant, Tuesday will also host the Student Lunch at 11 a.m. in the quad, a Zip Line Interactive Event at noon in Bayou Park and Water Ski Team Ski Show at 5 p.m. at Bayou DeSiard.

Wednesday will host many events, including Human Bowling and Signs at 10 a.m. in the quad, the Business Symposium: Quiz Bowl at 4

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Give it all you got: The new 5K fad Running raises awareness, builds healthy lifestyle

by Sydney Bonner

photo and poster by Emi McIntyre

Look for posters like the one above to decorate campus dorms and offices during homecoming week.

p.m. in the SUB and of course the University Mile at 5:30.

Even with all the exciting festivities earlier in the week, students are most looking forward to the later events.

The 3rd Annual Costume Ball starts at 9 p.m. on Thursday and takes place in Brown Gym. Friday consists of many events, including the Parade at 8 p.m., which starts at Brown Auditorium, the Homecoming Pep Rally at 8:45 p.m. in the grove and the NPHC/NPC/IFC unity step show after the pep rally.

Saturday is the big homecoming game. Game day begins early with tailgating starting at 9 a.m. in the grove. And finally the game, where the Warhawks will face off against South Alabama at 6 p.m. at Malone Stadium.

“I’m really looking forward to the game,” said Jhonniece Meeks, a senior mass communication major.

“I can’t wait to cheer on my friends Beanee and B.H. and the rest of the Warhawks, on to a victory.” contact Jaclyn Jones at jones2@warhawks.ulm.edu

Organizations, fund-raisers and other groups are only contributing to the growing popularity of running.

Lately almost every weekend there’s a run for a cause.

“Running a 5K is an excellent goal for new runners,” said Coordinator of Wellness Program and Recreational Services Dusty Mardis. “Even if you are a couch potato, you can be ready for a 5K in a couple of months.”

Running a 5K is the equivalent of running 3.1 miles. According to Mardis, the key to 5Ks is taking these six steps: practice, rest, hydration, stretch, pace yourself and most importantly, to give it all you got.

“My favorite run that I participated in was the Kappa Delta Shamrock run,” said Andres Granada, a senior marketing major. “I think people are drawn to participating in 5Ks because they feel like they want to be part of a bigger cause while also having fun.”

Throughout the year, the Monroe area hosts many 5Ks for anyone to participate in. This also provides motivation for people to stay in the gym or join fitness programs for a healthier lifestyle. Most 5Ks are held in the fall and spring because it is the best time of the year to be outdoors.

Alexa Mallory, a sophomore kineosiology major, said, “I’m excited because I’ll be participating in my first 5K in November to benefit a child in need in my hometown. I think they are an amazing way to

help those in need while also giving people a reason to stay in shape and be healthy.”

Upcoming 5k runs this month include Grin It and Bear It at Poverty Point State Park, University Mile on ULM’s campus and the Mercy Ministries 5K in Forsythe Park. contact Sydney Bonner at bonners@warhawks.ulm.edu

Running Tips Practice Figure out your weak spots while you are training. Practicing prior to the big day will prepare you for what’s to come.

Rest The night before the race, relax and get plenty of rest.

Hydration Drink plenty of water.

Drinking at least 8 glasses of water a day will reduce the risk of dehydration during the race.

Stretch Warm up your body by doing stretches from head to toe.

Pace yourself If you start off your first half mile pacing yourself, your finish will be stronger.

Give it all you’ve got Give it all you’ve got in your last quarter mile.

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October 22, 2012

OPINION

Awareness months Don King would be proud wear people down, defeat themselves GARRETT BOYTE

ASHLEY LYONS As everyone probably knows, this month is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

What most people probably don’t know is that it is also Down Syndrome Awareness Month, SIDS Awareness Month, Spina Bifida Awareness Month, AIDS Awareness Month, Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and the list goes on.

It’s like this for every month of the year. Some months even have specific weeks and days dedicated to some kind of awareness. Yet only some awareness months seem to gain popularity, but why is that?

I’ve never known that April was Autism Awareness Month. Yet I knew it was Alcohol Awareness Month. This made me feel bad, because I have a family member with Autism. But why should I feel bad? I’m constantly aware of his condition and I think about it every day. I don’t need April to tell me it’s time to care.

I asked a few people about it and they had no idea about Autism Awareness Month. They didn’t even know that last month was Ovarian and Prostate Cancer Awareness month or that October was about more than just breast cancer awareness.

I’m not trying to call them out as bad people, because they aren’t. I’m not trying to say breast cancer isn’t important, because it very well is. I’m trying to say all of this awareness is too much.

What good is it if some people aren’t even aware of the awareness? The abundance takes away from the importance of the other causes.

It makes it pointless to even have these assigned months. I know they were put in place with good heart, but that doesn’t make it any less ridiculous.

Why try to recognize everything known to man if some of them aren’t actually getting recognized? You can call it International Stuttering Day, but I doubt anyone is actually going to do anything about it.

This brings me to another point. I get on Facebook and I see all these people taking pictures of their pink ribbon themed coffee cups and “I Love Boobies” wristbands. It’s obvious that they are only doing this because it’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month. I don’t ever see that kind of behavior otherwise unless breast cancer is something that affected someone personally.

Unless it’s something personal, some people will not give it another thought after October ends. Commercials advocating donations for breast cancer most likely aren’t going to be around after this month. The hype will die down. I know that’s an awful thing to say in relation to cancer, but it’s the truth.

Maybe we should just always keep these causes in mind no matter what time of year it is. The love and fundraising doesn’t have to stop just because the awareness month does. But this also proves that you really can’t help everybody. Find something that you personally care about and fight for it— all year long.

If everyone takes the time to do this, then with as many people as there are in the world, there will be enough love to go around.

Then those Facebook people can stop posting pictures of their awareness themed products pretending like that actually helps something.

contact Ashley Lyons at lyonsar@warhawks.ulm.edu

Ladies and Gentlemen: Welcome to the second round of the 2012 Presidential Debate. In the red corner, weighing in 195 pounds, standing at 6 foot 3 inches, the Republican challenger Mitt Romney.

In the blue corner, weighing in at 176 pounds, standing at 6 foot 1 inch, the defending champion Barack Obama.

The two competitors met last week to finish what they started a few weeks ago. The first round went to the challenger, Romney. Obama just wasn’t prepared at all. But last week it looked like he was more prepped.

CNN’s Candy Crowley refereed the bout. Not long after the bell rang Obama came out of his corner swinging.

The two brought into being a new kind of presidential debate. One where it’s acceptable to circle each other like a pair of feral cats. One where it’s okay for the moderator to take off the striped shirt, pick up a chair and smack the challenger.

As I watched the debate unfold,

I wondered if it wasn’t enough that the two men looked like actors playing the role of president. Did they also have to act like a couple of steroid induced narcissists? Wait, who’s acting?

But I have to say that I did enjoy watching a boxing-turned-MMA style debate, well worth its weight in pay-per-view funds, for free. I hadn’t seen a good match like that since I watched Andre Ward beat Carl Froch in late 2011.

It was interesting to see Romney’s hair never lose its shape throughout the entire match.

Both candidates got in some good jabs here and there. Romney on the energy policies and the economy.

Obama on women’s pay and comparing Romney to George Bush.

It was clear from watching that both of them were well trained in the art of dodging punches. Don King would be proud.

However, there is one punch Romney didn’t dodge, which has been a heyday for social media: Binders full of women.

I wonder if Romney knew he was playing a sad game of “Why are you hitting yourself?” when he made that remark.

While I think the media has blown it out of proportion, I have been enjoying some of the memes.

My favorite one says, “The only people who have binders full of women are serial killers and Mitt Romney.”

In the long run, I don’t think the binders remark will hurt Romney.

It will however provide excellent fodder for the late night talk shows and bar conversations.

However, what was hurt the most last Tuesday was my impression of presidential debates. I’d hoped that at some point in the back and forth someone would have brought up the Federal Reserve.

Not once when talking about the economy did anyone mention the FED. Nor did they mention how its artificial tampering with the markets, loan rates and currency inflation have an effect on the economy.

They need to start asking the right questions. Instead of asking what percent should the income tax be set on, ask why is there an income tax at all. But I digress.

The masochist in me wants to watch the last match. I don’t know why I do this to myself.

I kind of feel like an ancient Roman, waiting to see the selfdestruction of the gladiatorial games or for a more modern reference, a middle-aged housewife waiting to watch Honey Boo Boo. Who knows? Maybe Bob Schieffer will break the mold and let the two pick which weapon they want to use. If I were Romney, I’d go for the flail. He’ll need it if Obama picks the sword like I think he will. contact Garrett Boyte at boytejg@warhawks.ulm.edu

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October 22, 2012

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OPINION LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

ISA adviser responds to recent election criticisms Dear Editor, During election years emotions can run high but it was very distressing to see a letter to the editor accusing the International Student Association (ISA) of unfair voting techniques.

The crux of the argument was, since there are more students from Nepal than any other country, they had an unfair advantage over candidates from other countries. “Kale” Kim, a new student this semester who lost his bid for the top office along with 4 other students, suggested we institute a system like the U.S. Senate so each country would have equal representation. There are 57 countries represented at ULM, some with only one or two students and others with more than ten. It would be unfair to have the one student from Qatar, Bulgaria, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Niger, etc. given the same number of votes as the 56 students from Nepal.

Ten years ago there was a tradition of no more than one office per country. This policy works when many students are interested in running for office. However, some years there were so few students interested in serving that I had to literally berate the organization members to take more responsibility, and anyone who stepped forward was given an office. That was when the one country, one office rule went by the wayside. The officers we got were those students willing to take on the responsibilities.

When students ask me what it means to be an officer of ISA I tell them, “You represent all the students and countries at ULM, but it is whatever the slate of officers do that will decide what the organization will mean.” An association’s character and activities can either reflect the students or the advisor. I want the students to manage their activities

(Welcome Party, International Food Fair, and Annual Banquet) with my support. This requires students who have the passion to lead and serve but also who can generate broader student involvement.

As the advisor to the association for over 15 years I have seen a LOT of elections and this year I was delighted to see we had more candidates that any election in the last 5 years. The officers elected are from Nepal (4 offices), Nigeria, Kenya, South Korea, and Brazil. I pledge to reinstate the one country, one office tradition in the future unless another dearth of candidates forces the suspension of that tradition. However I firmly dispute any accusation that the elections were mismanaged or unfair.

Dr. Mara Loeb Director, International Student Programs and Services

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HAWKEYE P.O.V.

Students should pay attention as elections, graduation gets closer Life is simple for some. They go to college. They get a degree.

Then when they have the world in their hands, they move back in with mom and dad and work a part-time job selling DVDs. And it only costs about $30,000 in student debt.

Let’s take a moment to examine these first world problems.

Nearly 50 percent of recent college graduates are unemployed or under-employed, according to an NPR study.

National unemployment is down to 7.8 percent, but no one is sure about the real unemployment rate, which could get bigger if you add in people who just gave up looking for work.

With winter graduation getting closer every day, students are looking for jobs in their field. If the students at ULM fit in with the national average, nearly 38 percent of them will get a job that doesn’t require a college degree.

So what’s the point of getting a four-year degree just to become Randal from Clerks?

Many state leaders, such as State Sen. Mike Walsworth, have been pushing community colleges and trade schools for students to learn practical skills needed in the job market.

Of course, we’ve all seen the young feminist occupier meme on Reddit, “Can’t find a job; graduated with a degree in 12th century English literature.”

Students have options when designing their degrees and choosing their classes. Choose classes that work for you.

If you have a choice between self-defense class or underwater basket weaving, you should take the one that will serve you better in the long run. Who knows when a possible employer will ask if you can do the latter.

The benefits of a liberal arts education are great. But in this job market, it must balanced with a dose of practicality.

Einstein said the value of a liberal arts education is it trains the mind to think something that can’t be learned from textbooks.

Students literally can’t afford to be apathetic to the conditions we’re all facing.

Speaking of apathy, there’s an election rounding the corner. The time of choosing is here, and some students may be making a bad investment with their votes.

We hear a lot of talk from the candidates about college students and the job market. Two of them say their way is the only way, but neither of those ways makes much sense.

Going into debt is not affording college. And it seems that no matter how much the government tries to help out, there is no relief on the price of school.

They raise the student loan amounts and lower the interest rates, but tuition keeps hiking up the mountain of cost. And the summit is nowhere in sight.

The only way we can expect a good outcome is to make good choices, whether it be in our schedules or the presidential election.

Pay attention to what’s happening around you.

Start looking into the candidates running. Start researching the amendments proposed for our state constitution.

These are not things to be taken lightly. Unless you want to end up like Randal or Dante, you should make good, practical choices.

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

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October 22, 2012

NEWS

ULM women students react Early voting begins this to Romney ‘binder’ comment week for fall elections

by Catherine Morrison

Mitt Romney caused quite a stir among women voters after last week’s presidential debate.

During the second presidential debate, Republican candidate Mitt Romney used the phrase “binders full of women” when answering a question about equality of pay for women in the workplace.

He also talked about women needing to have flexible work schedules. This soon went viral.

Romney received a lot of criticism from the female population and was accused of being insensitive towards women’s equality and going back in time to the 1950s.

Romney said he “had the chance to pull together a cabinet and all the applicants seemed to be men,” and as a result, he then went out in search of qualified women to fill those positions.

The “binders full of women” comment that came moments later was in reference to binders that were filled with women who were qualified to be placed in these high positions he was trying to fill.

In a number of people’s opinion, Romney worded certain things insensitively during the debate.

Does this one string of comments,

“... if you think about what he said, he had a legitimate point as far as women needing more flexible hours.”

Lauren Arnold, senior though, make Romney sexist or insensitive towards women all together? For some women, that answer is still up for debate.

“I don’t think women want to be given special privileges. We just want an even playing field,” said Shaleka Griffin, a senior kinesiology major.

Romney went on to talk about how his chief of staff couldn’t stay late at the office because she said she had to be able to be home in time to cook for her kids and to be with them.

Some people took that offensively and saw it as Romney saying women needed flexible hours so they could go home and cook.

“I think that what he said on TV made him sound sexist, but if you really think about what he was talking about, he had a legitimate point as far as women needing more flexible hours,” said Lauren Arnold, a senior elementary education major.

Are people being overly sensitive

and not paying attention to what really matters in the debates?

“You’re just looking for an argument on that one,” said Charlotte Farshian, a senior criminal justice major, of people offended by his wording.

“As far as women go, what he said was right. Not everyone is going to not want kids and just work, work, work all the time. People want to have families,” said Farshian about Romney’s flexible hours for women.

Most people agreed that Romney’s word choice was poor and that the way he said certain things was what offended a lot of women the most. contact Catherine Morrison at morriscl@warhawks.ulm.edu

Were Romney’s comments offensive to women?

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by Steven Smith

As Election Day gets closer, many Americans are getting ready to head to the polls and cast their vote. With many college students attending school away from home, the ability to vote seems out of reach.

These college students do, however, have a chance to cast their votes, even if they are unable to vote in the parish/county in which they are registered to vote.

For Louisiana residents, the processes for absentee voting and early voting are very simple.

The easiest process for college students is early voting in your home parish. Anyone can vote early and it doesn’t require any special registration.

Students just have to be registered to vote in their home parish and show up to the designated polling places on early voting days.

The dates for early voting begin on Oct. 23 and end on Oct. 30. The voting locations will be open from 8:30 a.m. till 6:30 p.m. A complete list of early voting dates and early voting locations by parish can be found at http://www.sos.la.gov/tabid/168/ default.aspx.

Along with early voting, students who live away from home have

Oct. 23 Early voting begins for Louisianans for the 2012 election. the option of absentee voting.

This process, while slightly more complicated than early voting, is just as effective. Students looking to turn in an absentee vote may register online or can download an application to mail into their home parish registrar of voters.

Once registered, the registrar of voters will mail you a ballot which you will need to mail back with a copy of your license and student ID. Requests for absentee voting by mail can be turned in any time up until 4:30 p.m. on the 4th day before Election Day and the deadline for returning absentee ballots is 4:30 p.m. the day before Election Day. All information on absentee voting can be found on the Louisiana Secretary of State’s website at http://www.sos.la.gov/tabid/169/ default.aspx. contact Steven Smith at smithspwarhawks.ulm.edu

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Gay/Straight Alliance shows its pride Members promote equality during Ask an Ally Week

by Garrett Boyte

The Gay Straight Alliance spent last week passing out tie-dye bandanas in Scott Plaza and under the SUB for “Ask an Ally” week.

The GSA celebrated an entire week to show support of those who favor gays having equal rights.

GSA President Ryan Byrd said he was pleased with the encouragement the group got from students and faculty at ULM. “It was mostly positive. Almost everyone seemed to appreciate what we were doing,” said Byrd, a senior pre-pharmacy major.

Byrd said there were a few people who didn’t share his views on homosexuality, but the overall attitudes of those he met were accepting.

Ally week was a nationwide effort

by GSAs at universities and high schools to let people know that gays are not afforded the same rights as others in certain parts of the country.

It is illegal for gays to marry in Louisiana, as well as every southern state.

Byrd, who isn’t gay, said it’s not right for others to deny equal rights to gays and lesbians based solely on the fact that they’re gay.

The group sponsored Ask an Ally under the SUB overhang. Students with questions about GSA, or the gay community in general, could come up and ask their questions.

It was an effort by the group to educate and inform people around ULM about the local gay community, according to the group’s leaders.

Those who support gay rights wore the tie-dye bandanas made by the group.

“I like wearing a bandana to show people that I’m pro-gay and that if they have any questions about the LBGT community, then they

“It’s good to know that there’s not just gay people but also people who support gay people...”

Ben Savana GSA vice president

photo by Garrett Boyte

GSA President Ryan Byrd (left) gives a tie-dye bandana to a student in Scott Plaza on Monday as part of Ask an Ally Week.

could ask me,” said the group’s Vice President Ben Savana, a freshman computer science major.

The GSA has as many straight members as gay members.

“It’s good to know that there’s not just gay people but also people who support gay people that are a part of the group,” Savana said.

GSA also found members from

Delta Community College, who felt at home with ULM’s GSA. “I came with a friend and saw that the group was full of good people: straight, gay, bi or whatever and was really welcoming,” said Orlandzeo Hennings, a junior music major at Delta.

Hennings said he appreciated ULM GSA for holding the event and for being around to show young gay people in Monroe that there is a place that supports them.

GSA meets at 5:30 p.m. every Tuesday in the Student Center room 162 and is open to all students. contact Garrett Boyte at boytejg@warhawks.ulm.edu

FREE GUMBO LUNCH - THURSDAY OCTOBER 25th 11-1 OUTSIDE OF SUB

PUMPKIN CARVING CONTEST-THURSDAY OCTOBER 25th 11-1 OUTSIDE OF SUB

HALLOWEEN BALLFrom left to right: Lauren Harper-Freshman, Raegan Trusty-Sophomore, Kristen Meier-Junior, Kylie Stracener-Senior, Candice Johnson-Senior, Henry Mitchell IV –KING, Kelsey Williams –Senior, Kemper Block– Junior, Adrian Lejeune– Sophomore, Chelsea Wyatt– Freshman

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October 22, 2012

NEWS

Library louder Later hours at library, SUB from more classes, attract students to facilities SUB’s Library’s offices, people extended hours extended hours

by Steven Smith

by Catherine Morrison

The ULM library has gone from a quiet place of study to a loud home of random offices and classes.

With a total of 68 classes currently being held in the library this semester, a heavy flow of students is inevitable.

The over-populated library is mostly due to the Walker Hall fire and renovations being done to Sandel, forcing offices and classes to squeeze into one building.

Students often use the firstfloor computer lab to write papers, research or take online tests.

These tasks, that require silence and concentration, become more difficult when the aspects of noise and herds of people are added.

“It seems like there’s a lot more busy activity on the lower floors. I go to the fifth floor to study because it seems to be the quietest floor,” said Josh Walker, a senior mass communication major. “You always have those people that want to talk loudly in the library, but since those classes have been forced into the library, the amount of activity is understandable.”

There is so much going on in the library now that there seems to be a steady flow of people all day and into the evening hours. When you get that many people together, even when everyone is whispering, it’s still really loud.

“We regularly get complaints regarding noise from both the number of classes in and out of the library, as well as the noise from the additional university faculty and staff temporarily housed in the library,” said Donald Smith, dean of the library.

Financial aid, the registrar’s office and the Write Place are just a few of the additions to the library.

It seemed like the new extended hours would help even out the flow of traffic in the library, but nighttime is when the noise level seems to be at its highest.

“I do feel like we experience bad problems with noise levels at times this semester, especially in the evenings and night time hours,” said Joni Wilson, a student worker for the library. contact Catherine Morrison at morriscl@warhawks.ulm.edu

In the past, if ULM students wanted a midnight snack or had to print something late at night, they would have had to rely on an off campus source or wait until morning.

This semester, however, ULM students can take care of their late night munchies and use the study rooms in the library later than before thanks to the SUB’s and library’s new hours.

Implemented this semester, both the SUB and the library have extended their hours.

The SUB’s new hours are 7-2 a.m.

Monday through Thursday, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday and 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. on Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights.

The library’s extended hours are from 7:30-2 a.m. Monday through Thursday and then from 12 p.m. to 2 a.m. on Sundays.

While the hours in the SUB and library were extended to benefit college student’s late night habits, many ULM students do not know about the extended hours.

Robert Wofford, a junior history major, said he did not know about the library’s new hours, but he sees how the hours can be beneficial.

“I can imagine for those who live

Mon. - Thurs.

7 - 2 a.m.

Fri. 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Fri. - Sun. nights 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. on campus it’s very beneficial for last minute things, or for people who had to work, or even for me if my computer went down I know I would have a place to come and do something,” said Wofford.

Donald Smith, dean of the library, said the library sees around 40 students between 12-1 a.m. and 30 between 1-2 a.m. on average.

“Some nights it’s a lot less, but it has been as many as 80 leave here at two in the morning,” said Smith.

The SUB’s extended hours have been bringing students in also.

Robert Hoag, director of food services, said that the SUB offers many late night activities and food option for students.

Some of the amenities that are available during the late hours include video games, such as Pump

Mon. - Thurs.

7:30 - 2 a.m.

Sun. 12 p.m. to 2 a.m.

it Up and classic arcade games based on student requests. There are also two flat screen TV’s dedicated to video gaming and two additional flat screens that can be used for viewing or gaming.

Hoag also said that there are many food options avaible for students.

“Grill works, pizza, Freal shakes, Sushi, grab and go salads and sandwiches are available nightly,” said Hoag.

Kirsti Plunkett, a sophomore social studies education major, said she enjoys the SUB’s new late hours and takes advantage of them.

“I was hungry and I had homework,” said Plunkett. “It had internet and food.” contact Steven Smith at smithsp@warhawks.ulm.edu

Walker Hall closed until 2014 Chemistry building also undergoing renovations

by Sydney Bonner

NEED A SUIT?

The estimated cost of the fire damage to Walker Hall is still unknown. The State of Louisiana Office of Facility Planning and Control is in the process of arranging an architect to figure plans for the permanent repairs of the hall.

The building is not predicted to reopen until the spring of 2014.

“In the midst of these challenges, our faculty and staff remain focused and committed to serving our students and the University community regardless of these less than ideal circumstances,” said Jason Roubique, director of facilities. “I think it’s important to note that we have taken every step possible to minimize the impact to our students.”

W a l k e r Hall is not the only building requiring urgent repairs.

The Chemistry and Natural Science Building is also Roubique being renovated.

A portion of the heating, ventilation and air condition system needs to be replaced. The air handlers, duct work, chemical fumes, exhaust hoods and building automation systems need replacement.

These results will improve the overall efficiency of the building so that it will last for many years to come.

The suspended ceiling area will be removed during these renovations, which will begin on November 1.

These renevoations are funded by state capital outlay funds and are expected to cost around $3.9 million.

The project will take approximately one year to finish.

“I feel that these renovations are good for student moral and the outlook on the campus. I believe that these changes will create a more positive atmosphere for students to learn in,” said Jordan Bass, a freshman accounting major.

Walker Hall, formerly known as the Administration Building, was home to financial aid, the registrar’s office, the College of Arts and Sciences, English Department, the Write Place, the MRC and many other helpful offices.

The fire damaged the outer steel structure of the building, making the whole building a hazard.

The facilities, offices and classes once housed in Walker have been moved throughout campus.

Relocations can be found at http://ulm.edu/walkerhall. contact Sydney Bonner at bonners@warhawks.ulm.edu

October 22, 2012

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Study lists best majors to land jobs Students plan educations based career chances

by Lea Anna Cardwell

With the Presidential election fast approaching, job creation is a hot topic. More and more college graduates are unable to find jobs in this tough economy. Depending on your major, a job may not be guaranteed.

Kiplinger’s Personal Finance Magazine has released a list of the 10 best majors for a lucrative career, and ULM provides eight of those.

At the top of the list are pharmacy, pharmacology and nursing. construction services, medical assisting services and management information systems also make the list.

Kiplinger defines lucrative careers as those that have low unemployment rates, above average salaries and high growth rates.

First-year nursing student Tim Morgan said that job security is what drew him to his chosen field.

“I considered nursing because I knew I could get a job anywhere in this country no matter where I go,” Morgan said.

Other majors on the list that ULM offers are those in treatment therapy professions, such as occupational therapy and speech-language pathology.

The only two areas listed that ULM does not cater to are chemical and electrical engineering.

Roslynn Pogue, director of Career Connections, said she is excited that ULM caters to eight of Kiplinger’s top 10 majors.

“This will definitely increase companies’ recruiting interests for our students for both full-time positions and internships,” Pogue said.

Kiplinger also released a list of the 10 worst majors which included E n g l i s h , sociology, fine arts and graphic design. Morgan According to Kiplinger, the unemployment rate for recent graduates in each of these fields is above 8.6 percent.

However, English graduate student Jaleesa Harris said this information

WANT A CAREER? These are the best and worst majors that lead to lucrative careers in this tough economy according to Kiplinger’s Personal Finance Magazine.

BEST

WORST

Pharmacy

Medical assistant

Sociology

Fine Arts

Nursing

Construction services

English

Graphic design

“I considered nursing because I knew I could get a job anywhere in the country no matter where I go.”

Tim Morgan, freshman nursing major does not discourage her.

“I’m not surprised that English is listed as one of the worst majors because a lot of people underestimate it,” Harris said. “But I think people fail to realize that English is at the foundation of every career.”

Surprisingly, Kiplinger’s list of lucrative careers did not include some of the highest paid occupations.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics survey of occupational employment and wages in 2011, doctors, lawyers and CEOs are some of the highest paid.

Anesthesiologists topped the charts with an average annual salary of $234,950. Surgeons, physicians and dentists were not far behind.

Other high-paying jobs included psychiatrists, pharmacists and optometrists.

While it’s safe to say the health care industry dominates this category, some lucrative professions in other areas included engineers, lawyers, chief executives and political scientists.

With the exception of engineering, ULM caters to most of the lucrative careers listed in both studies.

For those looking Pogue to go into the health care field, there are strong biology and nursing departments and the trademark pharmacy school.

Business, construction and political science programs among others are also offered for those looking to excel outside of the medical field.

Career Connections’ coordinator of internships Kyle O’Neal said that the availability of successful majors at ULM “shows a commitment from our administration to focus on valuable degree paths.” contact Lea Anna Cardwell at cardwela@warhawks.ulm.edu

I’M A PEOPLE PERSON

photo by An Huynh

Sociology professor Neil White speaks to freshmen during the Freshman Majors Fair held in the SUB Ballrooms on Tuesday and Wednesday. Different departments pitched their majors to undecided freshmen. White spoke about the benefits of majoring in sociology, which is the study of society.

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Places to buy costumes: Spirit Halloween Superstore: 132 Well Rd. West Monroe Spirit has a wide variety of costumes for all ages. From little princesses and ninja warriors to the Avengers and racy female outfits. The costumes and accessories can cost anywhere between $5-$200. Costume makeup is $1-$20. Certain items can only be bought on their website at www.spirithalloween. com.

Costume Shop: 210 Trenton St. West Monroe Costume Shop has many decade themed costumes ranging from the roaring 20s to the disco days of the 70s. Rental prices are between $35 and $45. The shop also has group and couple themed costumes such as the Flintstones and the flapper and the thug. These items can be purchased in the store or online at www.costumeshopofwestmonroe.com.

Hot Topic: Pecanland Mall 4700 Millhaven Rd. Monroe Hot topic has a “do it yourself” theme when it comes to finding a costume. Because the clothes in Hot Topic are so eccentric, any of their regular clothing can also be made into a Halloween outfit. Their website can be visited at www. hottopic.com.

Spencer’s: Pecanland Mall 4700 Millhaven Rd. Monroe All of Spencer’s Halloween outfits are now 50% off. Spencer’s has a variety of adult costumes.

Many of the costumes are between $15-$30. This year, they have a lot of hero themed costumes for men and women.

Accessories start at $10. To find more items go to the website at www.spencersonline.com.

Beware of Evil Visions

Dates & Hours:

Haunted House is scary option for Halloween festivities

November: 1, 2 & 3

by Sydney Bonner

Many from the community remember the local haunted house in Calhoun called Edge of Madness.

This local attraction was very popular until it shut down a few years ago. Evil Visions is the new popular attraction students are talking about.

“I’ve been to Edge of Madness several times and I’ve missed it since it shut down.” said Breaunna Ross, a senior health studies major. “I’m really excited to have a new haunted house in Monroe that college students around here can easily go to.”

Evil Visions is now the only haunted house in north Louisiana. This is the second year its been open to the public.

The house has a variety of different scares and is described as “bigger, darker and more twisted than before.”

Evil Visions is three times bigger than the first year of its opening.

Think back to scenes from horror movies with numerous villains to asylums, clowns, chainsaws and more.

Evil Vision’s job is to scare everyone regardless of what their biggest fear may be. Every room customers roam through provides a different scare.

“I’m really terrified of Haunted

October: 26, 27 & 31

Box Office Hours: Weekends 7 p.m.-12 a.m.

Weeknights 7-11 p.m.

Attraction Hours:

7 p.m.-12 a.m. Friday-Saturday 7-11p.m. Wednesday-Thursday

photo by Sydney Bonner

An actor at Evil Visions prepares to scare the unknowing visitors.

Houses since I’m scared of the dark,” said Anna Cross, a sophomore psychology major.

“The only thing that could make me go is if I was in the middle of a big group of people.”

Evil Visions offers a “maize like” warehouse for customers to walk through.

They also offer a simulated coffin ride that lasts for three minutes hoping to “scare you to the grave.”

“I initially thought it would be lame, but it turned out to be pretty scary.” said senior toxicology major Mitch Welling.

“My favorite part was probably the pitch black room were you couldn’t see anything and didn’t know what was about to happen.”

Evil Visions is located at 501 Desiard Street and is open on weekends from 7-12 pm. The cost for the haunted house is $16.50 and the coffin ride

is $5.50.

They also offer a fast pass for the option of both, which costs $33.

Customers have the option of buying the tickets online.

Evil Visions will be open on Halloween up until their final night for the season on Nov. 4.

Evil Visions will also offer a Halloween costume contest on Halloween night at 8 p.m.

The first place winner will win a $200 tattoo from Lucky Seven; second and third place will win a free piercing from there as well.

Participants must buy a ticket to enter and must be at least 18 years old. Judging begins at 8 p.m. contact Sydney Bonner at bonners@warhawks.ulm.edu

Pick costumes to go with the Flo

by Shaterica Wilson

Just about anything can be created and turned into a Halloween costume. This year, the most popular costume seems to be super heroes.

Since the movie was first shown in theaters, “Avengers” has inspired the super hero costume theme for this Halloween.

Store employees at Spencer’s, Hot Topic and Spirit say that super heroes have been the big seller.

Not only are the characters from the movie popular but also characters like Batman, Robin, Superman and Cat Woman have been frequently asked for in stores.

These costumes can either look just like the ones on television, or the outfit can just contain the logo and the colors. For the guys, there are the logo embellished t-shirt and capes.

For the ladies, there are the corsets and short skirts or hipster bottoms.

Other costumes great for Halloween are the pinup lady costumes.

These vary from a school girl, a referee, a nurse and much more. The costumes usually consist of formfitted dresses or a top and a skirt that resemble some type of uniform with knee highs and an accessory.

According to The Huffington Post, the Leg Avenue outfits are also popular this year. Some of these costumes include the daring demon, wicked wildcat, flight dress and high kick honey.

“I usually see a lot of Egyptian goddesses like Cleopatra and men with togas,” said Spencer’s employee Ron Bowman.

Even though there are the costumes that everyone is wearing, there are still those individuals who want to be different and do their own thing.

“I’m not sure what I want to be yet, but my ideas are hot sauce packet or some type of goddess,” said freshman Mariah Mitchell.

Being creative seems to never go out of style. Plus these costumes can be homemade and save people money.

“I want to be something funny like Flo from Progressive,” said Melissa Heaton, freshman construction management major.

Ideas for this year’s Halloween costumes are ever abundant.

People can either go with what is popular now or something classic that never goes out of style. contact Shaterica Wilson at wilsonsg@warhawks.ulm.edu

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Popular shows ‘Babel’: Music to your ears miss mark on gay community

by Emma Herrock

With shows like “Modern Family,” “The New Normal” and “Glee,” the homosexual lifestyle has received much attention. But do these shows give an accurate portrayal of the gay community?

Although these shows depict the relationships between gay men and women, some students say the shows don’t focus as much on other struggles.

“I don’t like how you never really get the full effect of what it’s like being gay. They show you the lives of gay relationships and not the struggle of admitting it to yourself or society,” said Desara Cunningham, a junior history major. “It’s not always a comedy in the real world.”

“The New Normal” is about two gay male partners who would like to have a baby. The two men find a surrogate who is willing to carry their baby. “The New Normal” depicts a new kind of family.

“Glee” focuses on many diverse relationships but it also draws attention to the gay community through characters like Kurt.

Although Kurt has a strong personality, the show presents the struggles he’s dealt with after coming out to his father and friends.

“Kurt never went through any of the hell I went through as a student.

I was kicked out and shunned from my family. As so many of us are,” said

STEVEN SMITH

Blake Hagan, a junior music education major.

In “Modern Family,” Cameron and Mitchell show what it’s like to raise a family while also going through the struggles of being in a relationship.

Cunningham said, “Gays are just another relationship out in the world trying to make it work with the pressure of the public and society plus the regular relationship situations.”

Whether it’s a positive or negative look at the gay community, some students say they like that the gay community has received attention from these shows.

“I like that people are watching the shows. ‘The New Normal’ and ‘Modern Family’ give people a connection with the characters,” Cunningham said.

Hagan said he likes “the idea that people are free to be themselves” because of these shows but Hagan also said he’s aware that some people oppose the shows and aren’t accepting of the gay community.

“I wish people could just be themselves without any kind of second glances. But that’s just not how it is,” said Hagan. contact Emma Herrock at herroceg@warhawks.ulm.edu

photos courtesy of Google

When I pre-ordered the new Mumford and Sons album I had high expectations. As soon as I listened to the first single I knew those expectations would be surpassed; from the first note plucked on the banjo I was hooked.

Following the tradition of their last album Sigh No More, released in 2009, Mumford’s new album, Babel, provides an exceptional listening experience.

This album is filled with a wide range of folk and traditionally influenced tunes.

The titular song, “Babel,” kicks off the album with a bang. The acoustic guitar, banjo melody and steady rhythm mix together perfectly to create the signature sound that Mumford has become associated with.

Mumford continues this booming anthem style in the songs “I Will Wait,” “Broken Crown” and “Whis-

pers in the Dark.”

Along with the high energy anthems come ballads, such as “Ghosts That We Knew” and “Not With Haste,” driven by slower piano pieces and intensive finger picking.

The band also performs a moving cover of “The Boxer,” first performed by Simon and Garfunkel. The track is backed by the slide guitar provided by Jerry Douglas and vocals by Paul Simon.

Throughout the entire album, the band showcases their skills, perfectly blending guitar, banjo, mandolin and piano riffs.

Another important aspect of the album is the harmonizing vocals, with each member of the band singing at one point.

The blend of instruments and vocals gives the feeling as if you were singing folk tunes around a campfire or in an English pub.

photo courtesy of Google

5/5 STARS Babel has a wide range of appeal for almost all music fans.

From modern ballads to folksy tunes driven by traditional instruments such as banjo and mandolin, this album is a must have for any music lover.

I give it 5 out of 5 stars. contact Steven Smith at smithsp@warhawks.ulm.edu

Students say ‘ugh’ to Uggs with shorts

by Catherine Morrison

It’s cold outside, so put on your sweatshirt, boots and…shorts?

The UGG boots and Nike shorts fashion trend on campus is one that some students find more confusing than cute.

“I make fun of girls that wear that around campus,” said Celeste Downs, a sophomore elementary education major. “I’ve never even owned [Nike shorts or UGGs]. Cracks me up when girls wear that with a Michael Kors purse,” Downs said.

Maybe some girls’ arms get colder than their legs?

Perhaps knees are sexier than previously thought and girls are now refusing to cover them?

“It seems like a massive contradiction in terms of keeping yourself warm. I suppose it isn’t the strangest thing I’ve seen on this campus,” said Aaron Willet, a senior music theory and composition major.

According to UGG Australia, the company that makes UGG boots, UGG boots ARE actually made to be worn all year round.

The sheepskin in real UGG boots

photo by Emi McIntyre

is supposed to keep the foot warm down to -30 F and cool up to 80 F. So maybe the boots really do make it possible to achieve the perfect body temperature while wearing long sleeves and shorts- no matter the temperature outside.

As most women know though, fashion and comfort are no where near the same thing.

“The only way shorts and UGGS are acceptable is when they are knit or crochet shorts with tights underneath and a cute top with a vest or a sweater,” said Summer McCullough, member of the management team at Francesca’s Collections and ULM alum.

Francesca’s Collections is a fashion boutique in Pecanland Mall.

Wearing a hoodie with shorts and flip flops can be just as confusing as a summer outfit paired with heavy boots.

“Maybe their arms get colder than their legs and they will be too hot if they wear pants so they just wear long sleeve shirts,” said Amanda Rogers, a senior elementary education major.

Whatever the reason girls like to mix their winter and summer clothing together, this is one seemingly unpopular fad that is actually proving to be quite…popular. contact Catherine Morrison at morriscl@warhawks.ulm.edu

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October 22, 2012

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Opera tells story of tragedy

by Allison Wiseman

The School of Visual and Performing Arts hosted the ULM Faculty Recital last Thursday. The first half of the program was devoted to an opera entitled “Slow Dusk” written by Carlisle Floyd in 1948-49.

“Slow Dusk” is a tragic opera reminiscent of “Romeo and Juliet” in that it’s about two kids from differing families who wish to be together but will never be because it ends in the tragic death of the male lead.

While operas generally bring ideas of fat ladies, elaborate costumes and scenery and songs sung in a foreign language, “Slow Dusk” does not fit this mold.

The music was written and sung in English and the scenery for this performance consisted of a sparsely filled stage with only a rocking chair and a couple of fences to indicate the front porch. The costumes were hand-made and simple, depicting a simpler life on a farm.

“It was a lot of fun; it’s a work that should be done more often,” said Lynn Clark on being in the produc-

photo by Emi McIntyre

Jos Milton and Claire Vangelisti perform as Micah and Sadie at the ULM Faculty Recital last Thursday night.

tion. Prior to the performance Clark and Claire Vangelisti rehearsed together for two weeks but there was a catch. The male leads, played by guest actors, didn’t arrive until the day before the show.

“We did it in one rehearsal with the men,” said Clark.

“I thought this was amazing. I love the setting and the fact that it was more of a serious opera,” said Miss ULM, Amy Matherne, whose talent in the Miss ULM competition was singing opera.

“I try to make all the opera performances because I really enjoy them,”

Matherne, a junior majoring in vocal music education, was not alone in her sentiments.

“The performance was a really moving performance,” said Audrey Ducote, a senior vocal music education major.

After intermission the show went in a different direction with a series of piano duets. Professors Julian Jones and Coralie White shared a piano in their duet from “A Suite from the Cloud Forest.” The music is played at a leisurely melodic pace and is intended to sound like a brook or a river in the forest.

Richard Seiler and Deborah McClung-Guillory closed out the evening with four movements from “The Garden of Eden” and finished with the slow tango piece “Recuerdos.” The evening was rewarding for both performers and members of the audience.

“Being an education professor this is like a fantasy camp for me, singing with these professionals is humbling but very fun,” Clark said. contact Allison Wiseman at wisemaan@warhawks.ulm.edu

Students perform in arts improv

by Cheyenne Wilson

Where could you see painting, dancing, musical composition, and singing at the same time? The Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA) students put on an Arts Improv Tuesday evening. They introduced the audience to their version of a “happening.”

According to Tina Mullone, the head of the VAPA performance, “happenings” are mixed media improvisations that can be structured or experiments that occur ‘in the moment’.” Well-known versions of Happenings include flash mobs.

Students came out dressed in blue and white uniforms. The audience enjoyed the best of both worlds, enjoying the music and dance, while seeing works of art transpire before their eyes.

The purpose of this improv was to make the campus aware of what the Arts Department has to offer.

The VAPA students introduced us to something most of us never see anymore.

“It was a beautiful mixture of the arts,” says Loretta Collins, a communications graduate student.

The show was not only a treat for the audience, but also for the VAPA students. Chesney Musgrove, a

junior painting major, talks about how the students do not get a chance to interact with the other arts in their department. Musgrove said she’s really enjoyed working with her fellow VAPA artists.

Dancers showed their creativity as they danced with ribbons and umbrellas. At one point in the performance, some dancers gave the audience the impression that it was raining. They would freeze when the music ended and dance more dramatically as the music became more dramatic.

The three painters started off with their own canvases. The painters rotated canvases about three times within the performance, adding to their fellow artist’s painting. At the end of the performance, the audience was left with a beautiful art piece.

Mullone said everyone who participated in the improv was able to give ideas on what he or she wanted to perform.

“The entire show is one huge collaboration. In this case, everyone is the choreographer and the performer,” Mullone said. contact Cheyenne Wilson at wilsoncy@warhawks.ulm.edu

photo by Ashley Lyons

Melissa Snelling performs at the Arts Improv Tuesday night in Brown Annex.

Faculty artists perform percussion ensemble

by Steven Smith

Mel Mobley and the Faculty Artists Concert Series (FACS) will be presenting a of percussion music at 7:30 p.m. this Tuesday night in the EmyLou Biedenharn Recital Hall.The concert will feature Mobley and other faculty members.

Mobley is a professor in the division of music at ULM. Some of the highlighted guest performers include Richard Seiler, Claire Vangelisti from the ULM faculty and former member of ULM faculty Mark McCleery.

Mobley’s professional percussion ensemble, “The Implosion Percussion Group,” will also be performing music.

“I look forward to the chance of giving the audience something unique that may alter their perspective on what is possible in the world,” Mobley said.

A majority of the pieces performed will be composed by major contemporary composers such as Toru Takemitsu and Daniel Mobley Adams. Mobley also composed some of the pieces that are to be performed during the concert.

Mobley said he has performed his pieces all over the country, but he said performing them in front of local students and faculty adds an extra element to it.

Throughout the night, many varieties of music and percussion instruments will be used that will appeal to all music lovers.

The major percussion instrument of the night will be the marimba, but there will be some pieces that include snare drums and electro-acoustic audio.

Jordania Wade, a senior general studies major, said she is looking forward to the concert.

“I’m familiar with that set of music and being in different ensembles because I was in the band in high school,” Wade said. “I’m very interested in going to the concert.”

The concert is free to all current students and faculty.

For more information, call the VAPA box office at 318-342-1414. contact Steven Smith at smithsp@warhawks.ulm.edu

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GAMES crossword

Across 1 Campy dance gesture 10 Puts up 15 Like capybaras and piranhas 16 Exercise output 17 Caution to one who overlooks you?

18 Button material 19 Tom, Dick or Harry 20 Twisted, as a grin 22 “Get a __!”

23 Wall map insert 24 “Like __ not ...”

26 CIA progenitor 27 __-to

30 One of the Poor Clares 32 Oracle city 34 Start-up processes 38 Minute groove 39 Highland turndown 40 Fill again, as a flat 41 1991 film in which both lead actresses got Oscar nominations (neither of them won) 44 Lab verification 45 “Four Quartets” poet’s monogram 46 Abbr. on old maps 47 Stevedores’ org.

48 Promise 50 Friend of Pepé Le Pew 53 “My bad!”

55 Directly 56 Classic theater name 60 Something often intended?

62 Semimonthly period, roughly 64 Grenoble’s river 65 U.S. official whose office has been vacant for more than nine of the last 50 years 66 Gives up 67 Bring order to Down 1 “Ali” actress __ Pinkett Smith 2 Main Theban deity 3 Buffoon 4 “Afterburner” band 5 Egypt’s Mubarak

6 WiFi necessity 7 Actress Vardalos 8 View opposed by the intelligent design movement 9 Kvack’s housemate 10 TV mall, basically 11 Like tongues in a gabfest 12 Giza attraction including the Great Pyramids 13 Flash 14 Folk tale meany 21 “Judge me by my size, do you?” speaker 25 Back in 27 Melodramatic 28 Running amok 29 Bugged 31 Wrist-to-elbow bone 33 Substitute word 35 Cedar shake alternative 36 Insistent retort 37 Puzzle pieces, in Sydney?

42 Not very much 43 Really went for 49 Massachusetts university 51 Parsonage 52 Largest pelvic bone 54 Guaranteed 57 Business head?

58 Bistro awning word 59 Peut-__: French “maybe” 61 Video game letters 63 Hi-__ graphics

today in history

1883

The Metropolitan Opera House held its grand opening in New York.

1939

Sam Houston was inaugurated as the first constitutionally elected president of the Republic of Texas.

1962

U.S. President Kennedy went on radio and television to inform the United States about his order to send U.S. forces to blockade Cuba. The blockade was in response to the discovery of Soviet missile bases on the island.

1986

U.S. President Reagan signed the Tax Reform Act of 1986 into law.

2008

The iTunes Music Store reached 200 million applications downloaded.

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SPORTS

October 22, 2012

No hill too steep

Warhawks top SBC standings with overtime win against WKU

by Adam Hunsucker

photo courtesy of Jeremy Stevens of ULM Athletics

Wide receiver Je’Ron Hamm takes a 16-yard pass from Kolton Browning into the endzone in the second quarter of Saturday’s win against the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers in Bowling Green, Ky.

Warhawk magic struck again on Saturday, as ULM stunned Western Kentucky 43-42 in overtime in Bowling Green, Ky. The Warhawks (5-2, 3-0) clawed their way back from a 28-7 deficit, putting together a seven-play, 90 yard drive to tie the game late in the fourth quarter. The Hilltoppers (52, 2-1) scored first in the overtime, but ULM responded with a four yard touchdown run by Kolton Browning, Worried his team would have a tough time stopping WKU, head coach Todd Berry decided to go for two and the win sealing the deal on a pass from Browning to Rashon Ceas-

er.

“I felt great about the call. We had a lot of confidence in the two-point conversion.” Berry said. “As soon as I saw the defense, I knew we had it.”

The win gives ULM their first 3-0 start in conference play since 2009, and sole possession of first place in the Sun Belt. The Warhawks’ 5-2 record is their best since the 1993 season.

Browning shook off a slow start to pass for 308 yards and two touchdowns. He also led the team in rushing for the second straight week with 17 carries for 69 yards and two more scores. Je’Ron Hamm hauled in a team-leading six receptions, but the story of the day was Ceaser. The junior receiver caught three passes for 36 yards, including the touchdown to force overtime and the game winning two point conversion.

Early on, ULM’s defense struggled with the Hilltopper offense. Anticipating a punishing ground attack,

the Warhawks were caught off guard when WKU came out throwing, allowing 308 passing yards. The defense gave up 28 first half points, but Troy Reffett’s unit adjusted, surrendering just seven points for the rest of regulation.

Vincent Eddie recorded 14 tackles to lead the team, while Malcolm Edmund chipped in with 12 stops. Nose tackle Gerrand Johnson played his best game as a Warhawk, picking up 10 tackles and two sacks.

It was also a record-setting day for the kicking game. Justin Manton set a new single-season school record with 33 consecutive PAT’s made. He also boomed a 58-yard punt that flipped the field position early in the game.

ULM returns to Malone Stadium next Saturday to face South Alabama on Homecoming weekend. Kickoff is set for 6 p.m. contact Adam Hunsucker at hunsucam@warhawks.ulm.edu

Coaches continue to draw fromWells’ quarterback play

by Adam Hunsucker

In ULM’s playbook, it’s called a “blaze” route. The objective is simple. Split out wide, explode off the line and sprint down the field.

Every team in college football sends their receivers deep, but how many do it with their backup quarterback? Welcome to the world of Cody Wells. However don’t expect too many “blaze” routes in his future.

“If I go downfield more than 40 yards I’m ready for a break,” said Wells jokingly.

He’s listed as the second team quarterback, but Wells has become the utility man for the Warhawk offense. So far this season, the redshirt

senior has lined up at quarterback, split out at wide receiver and taken snaps in the backfield alongside starter Kolton Browning.

“It’s fun to go out there and mess with the defense,” Wells said. “Some of them go really wild.”

Wild may be an understatement.

The two-quarterback set forced Baylor to burn a valuable timeout during ULM’s season opener. It caused a confused Blue Raider defense to run at least eight players off and on the field against Middle Tennessee State.

The unconventional look is the brainchild of head coach Todd Berry and allows him take advantage of Wells’ knowledge of the offense and

“It’s fun to go out there and mess with the defense. Some of them go really wild,” Cody Wells, quarterback ability to play multiple positions.

Wells is no “mop up duty” quarterback, according to his coach.

“We felt strongly going into the season that Cody is an outstanding quarterback, so why not go ahead and put him in there,” Berry said. “It’s fun for the quarterbacks. They get a

kick out of it.”

When he’s not lining up all over the field, Wells can be found on the sideline working with Browning and the offense, ready to fill whatever roll the team needs.

Wells plans to enter coaching when his playing days are over and

believes his experiences at ULM have prepared him to be successful. In the meantime however, he has other things on his mind.

The Warhawks have a chance to play in the first bowl game in school history. For Wells and this senior class who have been through a coaching change and seen multiple players leave the team it’s a chance for them to leave a lasting legacy for future teams to build on.

“It would mean a great deal,” Wells said. “This is what we all stayed for. To turn this program around.” contact Adam Hunsucker at hunsucam@warhawks.ulm.edu

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SPORTS

ULM Ski wins 24th National championship

by Zack Brown

ULM took home the Division 1 national team title for the second year in a row and the the 24th time since starting in 1979.

“Nine months of work just paid off,” said team captain Will Oliver.

“This year we skied out of our socks and absolutely smashed it.”

ULM came in as the South Central Regional Champions. Individual medals were awarded for slalom, tricks and jumping and overall titles were awarded to athletes competing in all three events.

Division 1 teams included: Louisiana-Monroe, Florida Southern, Wisconsin-La Crosse, Arizona State, Louisiana-Lafayette, Alabama, Rollins, Purdue, Miami (Ohio), Kansas, Cincinnati and Iowa State.

On Thursday, Florida Southern’s K.C. Wilson beat out Louisiana-Lafayette’s Benjamin Stadlbaur for first place in men’s Slalam by one and a half buoys.

Arizona State’s Stephen Neveu finished in third and ULMs’ Martin Kolman, Adam Pickos and Tyler Scott finished respectively in fourth, fifth

and sixth place. ULM’s Nikita Papakul tied for seventh with ASU’s Alec Richardson. Alabama’s Caroline Hensley won the Division 1 women’s slalom title for the second year in a row as ULM’s Makayla Haw finished third.

On Friday, ULM’s Adam Pickos won the men’s tricks title, Kolman finished second, Lorenzo Dalber tied Papakul for third and Siarhei Bushyn finished fifth.

Florida Southern’s Lauren Morgan won Division 1 women’s jumping with a distance of 145 feet for the second consecutive year and Haw finished fourth. The Warhawks finished the Women A Team Jump in second behind ULL. “The girls didn’t do well in slalom,” Benjamin said. “But we knew that was our weakest event so we took that into consideration.”

Coming into Saturday the Warhawks led the team standings in women’s tricks and men’s jumping and held a 290 point lead in combined team results.

ULL men’s A team trailed the Warhawks by 385 points after Slalom and trick competitions. ULM’s women A

SCORECARD TEAM

SLALOM

TRICK

JUMP

ULM

4,095

4,255

4,125

ULL

3,905

3,635

4,045

FSC

3,885

3,560

3,420

ALA

3,550

3,395

3,455

ROL

3,125

2,720

2,330

ULM received a total score of 12,475 team trailed in combined points behind UFS and ULL respectively.

On Saturday, ULM’s womens trick team won and put the Warhawks ahead by 760 points. Janice Stevens placed second.

Tennis prepares for spring

by Bibiana Almeida

Women’s tennis team headed this past weekend to University of Alabama to play in the ITA Southern regional Championships.

“We didn’t meet our expectations, the level was not as high as expected and I felt like I could have done better,” said Medy Blankvoort.

Although Blankvoort picked up a good win against Karen Martinez from JSU (6-1, 6-1) in the first round of the singles main draw, she fell in the second round to Caroline Rohde Moe from Ole Miss in the partials of 3-6, 3-6.

ULM sophomore Sophie Rufyikiri came out strong for ULM as she defeated freshman Caroline Hudson from LSU (6-3,6-4.) Rufyikiri play ended in the second round as she fell to Ipek Birol from Tulane (5-7,2-6).

“This tournament let us know where we stand with our game level,” said Rufyikin.

ULM freshmen Silvia Tumova and Justyna Krol were both knocked out in the first round against LSU and NSU respectively.

Doubles partners Blankvoort and

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Tumova lost with the partials of 8-5 to Ole Miss doubles team junior Caroline Rohde-Moe and freshman Marija Milutinovic. ULM’s Rufyikiri and Krol fell with the same partials to LSU’s sophomore Mary Jeremiah and senior Ebie Wilson.

The Lady Warhawks were able to pick up some respectable wins against very tough opponents, but the team’s still not Blankvoort satisfied.

“Right now we

are not ready for season, but we are getting there,” said Blankvoort.

With one tournament left this semester, the girls still have a chance to prove they’re ready for spring play.

Thursday the Warhawks will travel to Hattiesburg, Miss., to play in the Golden Eagles Halloween classic and try to finish off the fall semester on a good note.

“These losses are simply motivation to do better on the following competition,” said Rufyikiri.

The Warhawks will use the last competition as spring preparation. contact Bibiana Almeida at almeidbf@warhawks.ulm.edu

“I’m so psyched because I didn’t expect to place so well,” said Stevens.

“I’m so glad women’s trick was able to put the team ahead.”

Collegiate All-Stars Water Ski Championships.

ULM’s Kolman took home first place in the men’s jump competition, followed by Bushyn in the second and Jake Bridges in fourth. contact Zack Brown at brownzt@warhawks.ulm.edu

Tough conditions pour on strokes

by Lea Anna Cardwell

The men’s golf team finished eighth out of 12 teams at Western Kentucky University’s Kenny Perry Invitational Tuesday.

The Warhawks came in with a 975 three-day total, which was 47 shots behind the leader, Jacksonville State.

Junior Adam McCleary had the best individual finish on the team in 18th place.

The Club at Olde Stone golf course proved difficult all around playing just under 7,400 yards. In addition, players battled high sustained winds with gusts up to 40 mph during the first round. The average round on day one for 60 players was 83.9 and only improved to 80.53 in the final round.

Sophomore Mason Seaborn said the course was playing longer than the intended yardage because the ground was soft due to a storm that came through before the tournament.

“We struggled because we didn’t adjust quickly enough to the course and the conditions,” Seaborn said.

“We did a poor job managing our rounds and keeping scores larger than bogey out of the picture.”

After tying for seventh in the first

round, the Warhawks slipped to 12th on day two and then recovered four spots in the final round.

Senior Alex Malmay also agreed that the tough conditions caused the team to struggle.

“The wind gusted all week,” Malmay said. “The conditions overall were brutal. Long golf holes with no roll in the fairways left long irons into

“The wind gusted all week.The conditions overall were brutal.”

Alex Malmay, ULM senior golfer

the greens that were rolling 12.5.”

Despite coming off a tough finish, the Warhawks are looking forward to the next tournament hosted by Houston Baptist University Oct. 22-23.

The men’s golf team will wrap up its fall season at the Stephen F. Austin LumberJack Crown Classic in Lufkin, Texas, Oct. 29-30. contact Lea Anna Cardell at cardwela@warhawks.ulm.edu

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SPORTS

Jaguars run Volleyball gets 1st home win past Hawks

by Zack Brown

The Warhawks’ (5-13, 1-8 Sun Belt) win over Florida Atlantic (6-14, 1-8 Sun Belt) came in the same fashion as last years 3-1 victory over the Owls. Friday night’s win also erased an eight game losing streak and was the Warhawks’ first win at the ULM Activity Center this year.

Senior outside hitters Samantha Morse and Zuzana Markova each had triple-doubles for ULM. Morse added 14 kills, 12 assists and 10 digs and led the Warhawks offense. Markova led ULM with 15 kills, added 16 assists and 11 digs.

Defensively, Morse, junior Maria Garcia and junior Blanca Ocana each tallied solo blocks. Garcia recorded seven block assists and no errors.

Sophomore Marcela Araya added 20 digs. ULM had 15 total team blocks, which held FAU to a .081 hitting percentage in the match.

ULM started the match with a 2522 first set win with huge blocks from Garcia and Ocana. The first set consisted of four lead changes and five ties. The first game was tied at 22 before the Warhawks were able to notch

photo by Daniel Russell

ULM sophomore Bethany Park chases after a South Alabama player Thursday at the ULM Soccer Complex.

ULM gets blanked “After we gave up that goal in the 4-0 in Sun Belt first couple conference play minutes everyone’s

by Zack Brown attitude changed,” On Thursday, South Alabama came in the ULM Soccer Complex and blanked the Warhawks 4-0.

ULM head coach Roberto Mazza said, “We just didn’t come out and perform at a high level.”

ULM got a gut check in the second minute of play as South Alabama’s Madison Rodwell was able to score after a bad clearance by ULM. “Everyone started the game with a high intensity,” said Mazza. “After we gave up that goal in the first couple minutes everyone’s attitude changed. If we could’ve kept that one from going in it would’ve been a different game.”

Then in the 28th minute, Alyssa Mayer found the net to increase the lead 2-0 before halftime.

Going into the second-half, South Alabama had outshot the Warhawks 11-6. Twenty-two minutes into the second half, ULM fought to keep the Jaguars, but a foul in the box al-

Roberto Mazza ULM head coach

lowed Clarissa Hernandez to score off a penalty kick and stretch the lead to three. Shawna Trunca added even more insurance in the 87th minute with a goal from a corner kick.

ULM’s Karlea Fehr led the team with eight shots.

The win brought the Jaguars record to 8-8-2 overall, 3-4-1 in Sun Belt and the Warhawks fell to 4-13 overall, 1-7 in Sun Belt.

The Troy Trojans, ranked 8th in Sun Belt, came to the ULM Soccer Complex at 1 p.m. Sunday for the Warhawks final home match of the season. Seniors Kylie McIntyre, Kaitlin Morin and Alex Holland will be honored before the game. ULM has to win the next two matches to secure a spot in the Sun Belt tournament. contact Zack Brown at brownzt@warhawks.ulm.edu

the last three points.

FAU won the second set 25-22 in a mirror image to ULM’s first match.

The Owls jumped out 8-2 and their lead was never lost. The Warhawks made a valiant effort to come back 23-22, but FAU was able to finish and tie the series.

The third set consisted of seven ties, with the last being at 13-13. ULM went up for the last time, outscoring the Owls by 8 points to win the third set 25-17.

In the last set FAU started out leading 9-5. ULM closed the gap and tied the game at 13-12 off an Owls’ service error. After that, both teams combined for five errors before ULM took the lead off an FAU mistake. Junior Iren Marinova served 10 times in a row propelling ULM to a 23-15 lead.

What looked to be a match win at 2416, turned into a 3-0 rally late by FAU. Garcia and Markova knocked down the last point to secure the win.

The Warhawks will take on Florida International at 1 p.m. on Sunday in the ULM Activity Center. contact Zack Brown at brownzt@warhawks.ulm.edu

photo by Robert Brown

ULM’s Iren Marinova gets a kill against Florida Atlantic Friday night at the Activity Center.

X-country Sun belt ready

by Zack Brown

Natchitoches- The ULM’s women’s cross country team finished fourth in the Demon Invitational at Walter P. Ledet Track on Friday.

This was the first time head coach Karoly Varga’s Warhawks had competed in almost three weeks. Prior to this tournament senior Sharon Sason and sophomore Anakaran Lopez finished second and third respectively in the last two meets.

The pair’s finishes slipped a bit as Sharon Sason finished third and Anakaren Lopez finished ninth. Other Warhawks finishes were Bethany Koestler in 19th, Becca Dark in 20th and Teona Glave in 22 place.

Final Scores are as follows: 1. Northwestern State-51 2. Grambling State-67 3. Alcorn State -72 4. Louisiana Monroe-73 5. LaTourneau-143 6. Centenary-174 7. East Texas Baptist-175 8. Louisiana Tech-208 9. Louisiana College-243 The women’s cross country team will run again in the Sun Belt Conference meet on Oct. 27.

photo courtesy of NSU facebook

ULM runners Anakaren Lopez and Sharon Sason try to improve their places at NSU last month.

Mutai is runner of the week again For the second time this season ULM senior Daniel Mutai was named the Sun Belt Conference Runner of the Week. Mutai was honored after his top 20 finish at the Chile Pepper Cross Country Festival last Saturday. His 20th place finish came in a race with over 300 runners. His time was 31:11. The time beat all other Sun Belt Conference runners that

finished the meet. Mutai is setting himself up to be the best cross country runner to come through ULM. He also has done what no other Warhawk has by qualifing for the NCAA tournament twice and finishing in the championships three timesin a row. ULM has brought home two wins from his individual finishes.

On Oct. 27, Mutai and the Warhawks will travel to Bowling Green, Ky., for the Sun Belt Conference Championships. contact Zack Brown at brownzt@warhawks.ulm.edu