Campus museum might become ancient history P 7
Voters to decide constitutional amendments P 13
THE UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA AT MONROE
VOLUME 86 ISSUE 9
www.ulmhawkeyeonline.com
October 29, 2012
STILL FLYING HIGH Football matches longest win streak since 1993 thanks to homecoming victory over USA P 15
Miss ULM crowns different kind of queen P 9
Meet this year’s homecoming queen, king photo by Daniel Russell
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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. Unsigned editorials represent the collective opinion of The Hawkeye’s editorial board, but not necessarily the opinions of the adviser or the University. The Hawkeye (USPS #440-700) is published weekly except vacation, exam & holiday periods by The University of Louisiana at Monroe, 700 University Avenue, Monroe, LA 71209. Annual subscription price is $15.00. Periodicals Postage Paid at Monroe, LA 71203. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The Hawkeye, 700 University Ave., Stubbs 131, Monroe, LA 71209-8832.
CALENDAR
Tuesday 10-30 District Marching Festival: 5:30-9 p.m. Malone Stadium
Thursday 11-1 Annual Construction Banquet: 5:30-9 p.m. Alumni Center “The Old Maid and the Thief”: 7:30-9 p.m. Spyker Theatre
Friday 11-2 Spirit Day: 9-11:30 a.m. Scott Plaza “The Old Maid and the Thief”: 7:30-9 p.m. Spyker Theatre
BRIEF
ULM philanthropist DeGree passes away Dorothey Hall “Kitty” DeGree, 90, of West Monroe, passed away Thursday, Oct. 25, 2012. A memorial service to celebrate her life will be held at 2 p.m., on Friday, Nov. 2, in the Saint Francis Medical Center Auditorium, located in the Kitty DeGree School of Nursing on the University of Louisiana at Monroe campus. The community is invited to attend. Kitty DeGree’s dedication to ULM ensured the remarkable progress of several university programs and facilities. DeGree’s capital gifts include: the Kitty DeGree Computer Center, which is the key student resource area of the Clarke M. Williams Student Success Center; the Kitty DeGree Pharmacy Student Resource Center/Library; and the Kitty DeGree Speech and Hearing Center. DeGree devoted her life to supporting entities that significantly benefit the entire Northeast Louisiana community, and ULM is honored and proud to call her one of its own. The memorial service is open to the community. For more information, contact Anne Lockhart, director of Development at 318-342-5426, or lockhart@ulm.edu
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Egypt seizes Hurricane Sandy UL System gets Libyan weapons, aims for the $30k to fight suspects northeast litter, waste CAIRO (MCT)— Egyptian police have arrested five Libyans who allegedly are members of al-Qaeda, intercepted two truckloads of arms from Libya and killed a Libyan who police said is suspected of involvement in the assault on the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi, adding new evidence that arms and extremists are leaching out of Libya. Libyan fighters and arms reportedly are bolstering rebel forces battling the Syrian regime of President Bashar Assad. Arms looted from Gadhafi’s warehouses are believed to have played a major role in the takeover of northern Mali by al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb.
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (MCT) — Hurricane Sandy continued moving north into the Atlantic on Friday afternoon, while still brushing the Florida coastline with gusty winds and showers. The system now appears to be taking aim for the Northeast, with a possible landfall early on Tuesday near southern New Jersey or Delaware, possibly still as a Category 1 hurricane. On Friday evening, Sandy was in the Atlantic about 420 miles southeast of Charleston, S.C., lumbering northwest at 7 mph with sustained winds of 75 mph.
BATON ROUGE (UL System) Keep Louisiana Beautiful, the state’s non-profit volunteer organization dedicated to litter prevention and waste reduction, recently joined forces with the University of Louisiana System as part of its 20122013 Healthy Communities Grants program. KLB has awarded the UL System $30,000 to implement a series of projects around Louisiana. “With 93,000 students in our system, we hope for meaningful and lasting impacts from these projects and are thankful for KLB’s support,” said Wayne Parker, UL System Board of Supervisors Chair.
BCM reaches out to all students, cultures by Steven Smith
The Baptist Collegiate Ministry is an organization on campus that is devoted to serving all students, reaching out to international students and students of different cultures. Throughout the week, the BCM offers a variety of services for various students, including English clubs and homework help for international students. “English clubs are a place where students can come make friends and learn about different slang words, idioms, colloquialisms and things like that, which can help them keep up with American sayings,” said Angie Shepherd, associate director of the BCM. Homework help is a program where students can get help with their homework, have their papers read, and are helped to understand what the professors ask of them. Along with the homework help and English clubs, the BCM often sponsors many events specially catered for international students. Ashlee Matthews, a sophomore English major and a member of the student leadership team at the BCM, said that it is important to the BCM to build relationships with the international students and get them involved with American students. “I think it’s important because we are called to go to the ends of
photo by An Huynh
Gilbert Wilson leads a worship at the BCM on Oct. 2 during a Crossing Cultures event.
the earth and share the gospel,” said Matthews. One international student who has received help and gotten involved with the BCM is Krishna Ghimire, a junior medical laboratory science major from Nepal. Ghimire became involved with the BCM when a friend invited him his freshman year. Since then, he has taken a larger role, serving on the leadership team and going with the BCM on a mission trip to New York City. “[The BCM] is a good place to interact with people, to meet a lot of friends, to learn what Christianity is about and how Christians care about
you. Even if you are not Christian, they care about you and pray for you and are always ready to help you,” said Ghimire. The BCM recently centered their Tuesday Haven Worship on Crossing Cultures, hosted by Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. The fraternity explained and demonstrated the differences in worship between cultures. Any students interested in learning more about the BCM or the services they offer are encouraged to contact them at www.ulmbcm.com or at the BCM on campus during the week. contact Steven Smith at smithsp@warhawks.ulm.edu
“It’s Halloween. I guess everyone’s entitled one good scare.” Sheriff Brackett, “Halloween” (1978)
BRIEFS
Up ‘til Dawn hosts ‘Trunk-or-Treat’ The University of Louisiana at Monroe’s Up ‘til Dawn organization will host its annual “Trunk-or-Treat” event at ULM’s Brown Stadium parking lot, 5-8 p.m., on Wednesday, Oct. 31. The event is free and open to the public. Up ‘til Dawn encourages the community to share in this fun family event, which provides a safe, central location for trick-or-treaters. Up ‘til Dawn team members will distribute candy and treats to visitors. Up ‘til Dawn is the collegiate fundraising organization of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. If any ULM student is interested in registering a team for Up ‘til Dawn, contact Sunny Diaz at diazta@warhawks.ulm.edu or call 318-342-5287.
ULM preserves Monroe’s Jewish heritage The ULM DREAM office announces the Monroe Jewish Heritage Project— an initiative that will preserve Jewish history through the archival of stories. The project, which also includes a week of events beginning Oct. 28, is a joint venture with the Temple B’nai Israel, ULM Diversity Committee, ULM Department of Gerontology and the College of Education and Human Development Culture Connection. The purpose of the project is to collect and share oral histories and video interviews by and about members of Monroe’s Jewish community. ULM’s Video Production studio, located in Strauss Hall, room 109, will be open during Jewish Heritage Week. Persons interested in the project should call 318-342-1258. This unique initiative will result in a week of free events celebrating Monroe’s rich Jewish heritage, Oct. 28-Nov. 2.
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Fundraisers break college students by Catherine Morrison
It’s fundraising time again. Wait, isn’t that all of the time? It seems like it. There are fundraisers for organizations, research foundations, students going on trips, churches going on mission trips, underprivileged children and the list goes on.
With over 1.3 million charities in the U.S., most students find themselves faced with being asked to donate quite often. While this is a very noble way to spend one’s money, more times than not, college students often can’t spare any change. “There are definitely those times when I would rather look away or
wish I had taken a different route to get around campus because, face it, I make less than $200 per month. However, that is the choice I made and the life I chose as a college kid. Giving to something that can help people who don’t have a choice is a lot better than an extra beer on the weekend,” said Dylan Cooper, a senior atmospheric science major.
There’s a fundraiser for just about everything under the sun, which at least shows that people care about the world and people in it. Just because a student may be short of change, there are plenty of other ways to help out. Volunteering for your favorite charity or lending a hand to those less fortunate are great alternative ways to helping out.
Helping doesn’t always have to mean money. “I find ways to give back to these charitable organizations through donating my time instead of money. Volunteering is a donation itself,” said Natalie Kern, a sophomore prepharmacy major. contact Catherine Morrison at morriscl@warhawks.ulm.edu
Employers seek Up ‘til Dawn raises $800 experience, education by Catherine Morrison
by Andy Chason
Many graduating seniors will leave ULM in December looking for jobs in their fields of study. Michael Canty, communications analyst for Centurylink, said they will need experience along with their education to gain an advantage in a tough job market. Centurylink encourages students to get internships in corporate environments so they have an idea of what corporate employment is like before graduating, according to Canty. Centurylink is not alone in its philosophy. Wayne Gentry, owner of small business ShowCase Productions, also advocates field experience. “I’ve had interviews in the past with graduates who didn’t know the basics of operating a camera. I’d ask them, ‘Why should I hire you and pay you all this money when you don’t know anything?’ Theory is not enough. You have to know how to apply it,” said Gentry. Students also say experience is important, but some have gained more than others. “I believe that the best way to pre-
pare for the real world is through field experiences and real life situations in the job market,” said Stephani Stephens, a graduating management major. However, Stephens has not completed an internship in her field because one wasn’t required for her degree. Brittany LaCour, a graduating mass communication major, is confident her experience will help her. LaCour has completed two internships: one with KEDM public radio and another with KTVE NBC 10. “My internship with KTVE put me in the field just as if I was a paid reporter,” said LaCour. She added if she hadn’t been required to have the first internship, she probably wouldn’t have done it or a second. Bette Kauffman, a mass communication professor, explained why internships are required for mass communication students. “Competition is tough. We require all of our students to complete an internship because we know that hands-on experience makes them more competitive,” said Kauffman. contact Andy Chason at chasonja@warhawks.ulm.edu
Each year Up ‘til Dawn allows students to help raise money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. You might have noticed something resembling a scene from a comic book in the quad a couple of weeks ago. Since this year the theme is ‘Fight for a Cure,’ students participating in Up ‘til Dawn dressed up and took donations for the cause. This particular event was called ‘Capture for the Cure.’ “To go with our theme, we had members of Up ‘til Dawn teams dress up in hero and villain capes at their convenience to ask people for donations to help ‘free the heroes from the villains.’ Of course, all donations went to St. Jude,” said Shelby Wright, a junior music-vocal performance major and fundraising chairperson for Up ‘til Dawn. This year Up ‘til Dawn raised about $800 during the event. “St. Jude’s daily operating cost is $1.8 million dollars, and that cost is mostly covered by donations. It’s even more relevant to Louisiana residents because Louisiana sends more patients to St. Jude than any other state,” said Wright.
photo by Emi McIntyre
Up ‘til Dawn raised around $800 during Capture for the Cure, where students like Taylor Diaz (above) dressed as super heroes to ‘Fight for a Cure.’
Trunk or Treat is another fundraising event being held by Up ‘til Dawn and will be on Halloween evening. Trunk or Treat will be a safe alternative for children to trick or treat right here at ULM. It will be held in the track field parking lot on campus from 5-8 p.m. Participants will have their trunks popped and will be handing out candy to the kids. The chance to help out doesn’t
stop there. Letter Sending will be on Nov. 14. Teams will come together for the night to write out letters for donations. “We need more students to volunteer, as more student teams mean more money for St. Jude’s,” said Sunny Diaz, president of Up ‘til Dawn. contact Catherine Morrison at morriscl@warhawks.ulm.edu
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OPINION HAWKEYE P.O.V.
Use wisdom, caution when posting on Facebook, Twitter Hopefully everyone learned a valuable lesson from the incident that took place in Winnsboro last week. Sharmeka Moffitt suffered severe burns after she said three men in hoodies set her on fire. Investigations by the FBI and the Louisiana State Police showed that she made up the story and actually set herself on fire. Moffitt’s car had been vandalized with racial slurs and the letters “KKK.” All signs pointed to a hate crime. Social media exploded Sunday night with people calling for justice. Rumors spread that three KKK members had burned Moffitt, and others said she’d been raped. If you accept Facebook and Twitter as reliable news sources, you also may have believed that Moffitt was wearing a Barack Obama T-Shirt at the time of the attack. None of this was true. It’s sad that Moffitt felt it necessary to pull such a horrible stunt. The Hawkeye won’t try to guess her motives. But what’s even sadder is the torches and pitchforks, which some people started brandishing on Facebook. The Facebook and twitter accounts for local media blew up with people telling their accounts of what happened. None of these people were there, of course. And some added more false claims. Before long, some media outlets began repeating the rumors of the Obama t-shirt rather than waiting to verify the facts of the case. It’s bad enough so many people believed those on social media, but for professional media sources to report unconfirmed rumors is disappointing. It’s a symptom of the rush to be first and how social media is making things worse. Throw information on the web so we can say we were on it. Clean it up later if it turns out to be wrong. No wonder media is losing credibility. The posts served as a political rallying call. Others used this event as a megaphone to spread the word that racism was still alive and well in Louisiana. Of course when it was revealed that Moffitt did it to herself, a lot of people shut up. When it was revealed that the accounts of some people who weren’t there were wrong, people stopped talking about it. Can we take a moment to think about this? What does this say about us? Did those hundreds of people tweeting false reports correct their mistakes? What you post on Facebook or Twitter can effect those around you. These posts caused news agencies to report false claims. So many were so ready to believe a status update that any semblance of the truth was pushed to the back of their minds. Almost everyone rushed to the conclusion that some racists set a girl on fire. Granted, it would have never crossed our minds that Moffitt would set herself on fire. But we rushed to our soapbox, shouting the rumors on Facebook and what a shame it was. The real shame here is that few people waited on the facts before making their judgments. We need to be wiser with our Facebook and Twitter accounts, especially if you’re someone people trust for reliable information.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Liberal Arts education offers more than just skills Between tutoring students in ULM’s Foreign Language Lab this Monday, I picked up the latest edition of The Hawkeye left behind by someone. Thumbing through the pages, my eyes landed on the article about the best and worst majors. Are we really going to try and quantify majors, I thought to myself. Yes, it turns out, we were. The article was more of the same. If you want to find a job, major in pharmacy or nursing or construction and so on. Reading this didn’t unsettle me, but the article didn’t stop there. It went on to advise against majoring in things such as English, Sociology, and the Arts in general. Here we go again, I said to myself. Being not only a Liberal Arts major but a double major, I’m annoyed by people asking what I’m majoring in. “I’m a Modern Languages major,” I’ll say while waiting for their face to contort. Or I’ll say, “I’m an English major studying creative writing,” much to the same response. Or if I’m really feeling it, I’ll say, “I’m an aspiring poet,” or better yet, “I’m an aspiring French poet.” I haven’t
actually said the latter in fear of causing inquirers’ heads to combust with disbelief. Yes, if people are strictly looking for a job, if they are looking to have pools where they can do backstrokes through waves of cash, if they are looking for something safe, then the aforementioned majors such as nursing and pharmacy are great choices. I am not naïve enough, though, to believe there aren’t people who can find fulfillment from these careers, nor do I believe all people have an innate need for fulfillment from their careers in general. All my nursing student friends need not get upset. I applaud their efforts in creating the life they so choose. All I ask from the publishers of this article is not to marginalize those who might feel differently. The Arts always suffer when the economy is weak. No one publishes “don’t major in this” articles when the job market is running sufficiently. But in times of economic distress, are we really to expect people of the Arts to suspend their interests and shove them into the medical field?
Do we really want a poet handling our prescription fulfillments at Walgreens or a great painter or photographer or cellist handling our company’s tax returns? The Liberal Arts community has a responsibility to manage expectations in regards to careerism with their students--a responsibility they do not take lightly and perform well in doing so. What they do not need is more articles trying to marginalize and downgrade their importance. Yes, one does not simply find a job with some degrees immediately after graduation, but there are those who are not simply looking for jobs. There are those who are unafraid to look a bad economy and an ever-shrinking job market in the eye and proclaim they will not sell out. There are those who still opt for their dreams and interests over statistical probabilities. This is, after all, a university and not a vocational school. Sincerely, Cody Smith English major
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How we’re voting on amendments
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We’re voting no because it adds yet another fund to the protection list, which causes higher education to take bigger hits in a budget crisis.
We’re voting no because the right to bear arms is already protected by both state and federal constitutions. And adding this could allow for guns on college campuses.
We’re voting yes because we think anything that requires more notice from the legislature is a good thing.
We’re voting yes because we think the spouses of dead veterans should be treated the same across the state.
We’re voting yes because making crooked politicians give up their public retirement serves as a great warning for those who plan to break the public’s trust.
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We’re voting no because we think making an AtLarge member gives south Louisiana an extra vote, which could hurt north Louisiana.
We’re voting yes because we think anything that offers a tax break to businesses has great potential to speed up the economy.
We’re voting yes because, as we said earlier, anything that requires more notice is a good thing, which can stimulate public debate.
We’re voting yes because New Iberia should be allowed to do what it thinks is best for New Iberia.
For a complete summary of these amendments, see page 13.
Consider different views on amendment number 2
GARRETT BOYTE I’m afraid I have to disagree with my friends and colleagues on how everyone should vote on Amendment No. 2. While the Second Amendment of the U.S. Constitution does provide ample protection of our gun rights, I think that any law that restricts any government’s power is a good thing. I’ve talked and written about Amendment 2 until I was blue in the face, but this is something we should all take seriously.
This amendment has the power to change the way our state looks at guns. Currently our state constitution says, “The right of each citizen to keep and bear arms shall not be abridged, but this provision shall not prevent the passage of laws to prohibit the carrying of weapons concealed on the person.” Funny thing about the conjunction “but” is that it’s a contradictory word. It basically cancels out what comes before it. Example: I like you, BUT we should see other people. The new amendment says, “The right of each citizen to acquire, keep, possess, transport, carry, transfer and use arms for defense of life and liberty, and for all other legitimate purposes, is fundamental and shall not be denied or infringed, and any restriction on this right shall be subject to strict scrutiny.”
They added some reasons for having a gun and took out the word “but” and replaced it with “and.” This slight change makes a big difference. It means that having a gun is a right, not a privilege, and any attempt by the government to infringe on that right will be dealt with by the highest form of judicial review. Look at the Second Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. It’s very clear. But that hasn’t stopped places like D.C. and Chicago from instituting bans on guns or certain types of guns. We don’t know what the future holds. It’s best to plan for the worst. One day a real dictator may actually take over, and we’ll need our state to protect our rights and us. After all, the entire purpose of state governments is to check the Feds and vice versa. contact Garrett Boyte at boytejg@warhawks.ulm.edu
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NEWS
Students weigh options of voting 3rd party Libertarian, Green, Constitution Parties offer alternatives to Obama, Romney by Jaclyn Jones
As Election Day draws near, the debates have gotten hotter. Who’s the better candidate? Is it President Barack Obama or Gov. Mitt Romney? Obama or Romney? Romney or Obama? But what about third-party candidates like Libertarian Gary Johnson, Green Party candidate Jill Stein or Constitution Party candidate Virgil Goode? More emphasis is placed on Democratic and Republican candidates during elections, so much that some voters aren’t even aware of the third party candidates. “To be honest, I didn’t know who
the third party candidates were,” said Jaquita Smith, a senior management major. “I’ve never heard their names, and no one ever talks about them. All I would hear is Mitt Romney and Obama.” Third party candidates are, in fact, running for president. Libertarian Johnson is one of the few third party candidates voters are actually aware of. “I’m voting for Gary Johnson to give him hope for the future and because everyone is so caught up in Romney and Obama,” said Morgan Smith, a sophomore undeclared major. “No one ever stands back to look at all [of ] their options. You’re stuck in black and white; step into the gray, baby.” Johnson stands behind the idea that the government should not interfere with people’s personal beliefs and must be neutral in regards to women and gay rights. He vows to cut spending, cut taxes
photo courtesy of Gary Johnson’s Facebook Page
Gary Johnson is running for president on the Libertarian Party’s ticket. Johnson is one of several other candidates opposing Barack Obama and Mitt Romney.
and reduce federal involvement in the economy by legalizing, taxing and regulating marijuana, reducing federal involvement in education and much more. He also vows to simplify legal immigration and tackle illegal immigration. Green party candidate Stein takes
a strong position on women’s rights. She stands to protect a woman’s right to choose and provide free birth control. She also supports the idea of legalizing marijuana. She wants to provide a tuition-free education throughout college, focus on creating jobs when it comes to the budget and
economy and reduce spending via military cuts and preventative health. Constitution party candidate Goode takes an opposite position from Stein when comparing women’s rights, as he is pro-life and would submit a budget with zero funding for Planned Parenthood. He maintains the idea that education decisions should be left up to the states and is opposed to “No Child Left Behind.” He opposes granting amnesty for illegal immigrants and takes a stand in regards to funding, making it clear that nearly every department will face cuts, and some complete elimination. No candidate is perfect, but information can be found on all to help one decided who’s the better choice for them. There are more than just two options. contact Jaclyn Jones at jones2@warhawks.ulm.edu
Young voters discuss Politics in 140 characters or less “Regardless of if media stirs 1st election experience Social it is both ways, political passion, by Ashley Lyons
With all the excitement circulating from the upcoming election, firsttime voters can have some of the strongest opinions. It’s a right they have waited patiently to exercise. “I believe it would be hypocritical to not vote,” said Caleb Simms, freshman pre-nursing major. “The president doesn’t run this nation. We the people run this nation and we accomplish this by voting.” Simms said he is an undecided voter, but is leaning toward Republican Mitt Romney. “I don’t really like any of the candidates this time around and I do feel pressure from that as a first time voter. Obama didn’t impress me during his term, but Romney is a businessman so maybe he can help turn the deficit around,” said Simms. Freshman kinesiology major Roslin Tapar recently decided to vote for Democrat Barack Obama. “He isn’t perfect, but he is for the people. He brings hope to the healthcare system, and he demonstrates equality,” said Tapar. “Being able to vote now has given me a sense of maturity. I feel grown up. I feel important.”
Freshman biology major Amanda Hikes feels like she has a responsibility to uphold as a voter. “I’ve been really excited for this time to finally come. So many sacrifices have been made for black people and for women to receive the right to vote,” said Hikes. Hikes said she will definitely be voting for Obama. “I don’t think Romney cares about America as a whole. That’s not someone I want to represent my country,” said Hikes. “Obama is good guy. I agree with him for wanting to increase the availability of financial aid, and for supporting gay rights and diversity of religion. I’m ready for Obama to win again.” Freshman dental hygiene major Shaniece Mitchell is also voting for Obama and didn’t need to watch the debates to figure that out. “I already know everything I need to know. All the campaign hype means nothing to me and I don’t need to pay attention to third party candidates, because they won’t win,” Mitchell says. “I knew I was going to vote for Obama from the start. He really has done a lot for us and can do a lot more. I can’t wait to do this.” contact Ashley Lyons at lyonsar@warhawks.ulm.edu
controversy during election season by Steven Smith
Facebook, Twitter and other social media sites have become saturated with people commenting on the presidential debates and other political issues. Some see the flurry of political rhetoric as an exercise in the political process by some. Others find it to be annoying. Michael McVay, a freshman nursing major, is one of those people who has posted political statuses in the past few weeks. “[I posted] so I can support my candidate, and I can express my opinions,” said McVay. McVay also said he estimates about half of his Facebook friends have posted political statuses, which
he sees as a good thing. “Regardless if it is both ways, at least we’re all voting and we’re all expressing our opinions,” said McVay. Although some students, view the posts on Facebook and Twitter as a positive influence on the election, there are some who do not. Students like Kaleb Hanson, a freshman kinesiology major, see all of the tweets and Facebook posts as a negative influence on the election as a whole. “Most of it is kind of ignorant,” said Hanson. “I just feel like no one pays attention to what really is the deal. Everybody is just saying what everyone else is saying, and nobody really has their own opinion.” Hanson also said he doesn’t think the political posts have much of an influence. He said political statuses may help get a candidate’s opinions and views out, but it doesn’t effect the actual race very much. Christine Mayberry, a senior nursing student, disagrees and said
at least we’re all voting and we’re all expressing our opinions.” Michael McVay freshman
she believes the political posts on Facebook and Twitter do have a big impact on the presidential race. “I think that’s really helpful to the young people who really aren’t involved with the election until they see other friends posting about the election or watching the election and they get interested in it, which will persuade them to get out and vote,” said Mayberry. contact Steven Smith at smithsp@warhawks.ulm.edu
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Going extinct?
Natural History Museum faces relocation, indefinite closure because of renovations by Kristin Nieman
ULM’s Natural History Museum’s fate is somewhat unknown due to three buildings on campus being unavailable. The museum, currently housed on the third floor of Sandel Hall, has to move by the end of the year due to Sandel being renovated into a “onestop shop” for student services, according to Dr. Thomas Sasek, director of the Museum of Natural History and associate professor of biology. At the beginning of the semester, it was decided that Sandel would be completely gutted for renovations and the bookstore would have to be moved to the first floor of Hanna, which is when the museum became officially homeless. Originally, the museum was to move to the first and second floors of Hanna Hall. After the June 2012 Walker Hall fire, classroom Sasek and office space was needed and the museums relocation was altered. The museum was then to be placed on the second floor of Hanna for its displays, while the research collections would be moved to Brown Stadium. “It was then that the call went out to find space, either on campus or off campus,” said Sasek. Sasek and other faculty members have been working closely with Dr. Stephen Richters, ULM’s executive vice-president, and other administration to determine a solution. Multiple attempts to contact Richters went unanswered, but according to a letter he wrote to the “Save the ULM Museum of Natural History” Facebook page, he said: “While some components may be
“There’s still hope that we might find some space even if it’s a smaller space. We’re looking at all ideas,”
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The mammoth skull is one of many impressive skulls housed in the ULM Natural History Museum, located on the third floor of Sandal Hall. Thousands of samples of various animals can be seen preserved in jars. The museum offers tours to the public who wish to view the collections.
Thomas Sasek, museum director stored temporarily, the university intends to renovate Hanna Hall as the permanent home for our museum, one that provides additional space in which we can professionally house and continue to grow our amazing collections.” The renovation of Sandel is supposed to start by the end of the year or the beginning of the new year. An exact date hasn’t been set, but the museum needs to find a place within the next month. With the Walker and Sandel renovations in place, and if it doesn’t find a temporary home, the museum could be boxed up for at least two years. “There’s still hope that we might find some space even if it’s a smaller space. We’re looking at all ideas,” Sasek said. “The display area of the museum is the problem because they have to be out of the building soon and if nothing comes up the worst case scenario is that the displays will go into storage.” Michael Roboski, a junior general business major, went on fossil expeditions with Dr. Gary Stringer, former head of the geology department and curator of the museum. He said the museum is “ULM’s hidden gem.” “I really hope it comes back so all of the hard work and donations of people who loved the museum as much as I do don’t go to waste,” said Roboski. “It really breaks my heart to
Left: A frog is preserved in a jar located in the museum. There are thousands of simliar preservations found throughout the museum. Right: The museum also has several live specimens, like this clown fish and sea anemone.
know that it is likely being closed indefinitely.” The ULM Museum of Natural History is the largest herbarium, plant collection, in the state with a sample of 99.5 percent of all specimens in the state. It is also the third largest university fish collection and the only natural history museum in the area. Last year, Louisiana Secretary of State Tom Schedler added the museum to a prestigious list of mustsee stops for tourists in the state. It was also featured prominently during ULM President Nick Bruno’s investiture week festivities. Many science classes use the
Did you know? The ULM Museum of Natural History is the largest herbarium in the state. It houses samples of 99.5 percent of all plant specimens in Louisiana. The museum is listed on the Louisiana “Heroes and Heritage Trail,” which is a list of must-see places in the state, according to the secretary of state’s office. museum for research. Students throughout the years collected many of the samples found in the museum today. Some classes are required to log hours in the museum. “To have a museum like this in a
small town is nice,” said Sasek. “The public concern is that administration is not being supportive, but we feel that they are.” contact Kristin Nieman at niemankd@warhawks.ulm.edu
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Stracener crowned homecoming queen by Lea Anna Cardwell
Kylie Stracener has been elected to the ULM Homecoming Court three years in a row. Despite her popularity with the student b o d y , Stracener s a i d she was shocked w h e n she was announced as ULM’s 2012 Homecoming Queen. “I ran for court again this year because it has been so much fun in the past,” Stracener said. “Even if I wasn’t elected as queen or didn’t make the court, I still would’ve been so happy for those that did.” Stracener is a senior
photos by Emi McIntyre
Homecoming queen Kylie Stracener is escorted onto the field by her dad, Kyle.
mass communication major from Calhoun. She is the daughter of Peggy Stracener, and Kyle and Niki Stracener, and she is one of six children. Stracener previously served as sophomore and junior maid, and now, as a senior, she was chosen as queen in a run-off election against fellow seniors Candice Johnson and
Kelsey Williams. The winner of the Homecoming Queen election was revealed during a social luncheon on the seventh floor of the library Monday. Amanda May, director of student life, said that this year the format for crowning the queen was changed from the past. “This year we chose to crown the queen at the luncheon because it was
a more formal event for students to attend,” said May. “We also wanted the queen to be able to participate in all of our homecoming events as Homecoming Queen.” In the past, the queen was crowned toward the end of the week, which did not allow the student to enjoy the full week of homecoming celebration in her official role. Stracener said that when her name was called she felt shocked, excited and honored. “My parents were there, and my brother was my escort, so that was really special,” Stracener said. As queen, Stracener hopes to be a leader on campus and show her love for the university. “I’m extremely passionate for this school, and I’m a very proud Warhawk,” Stracener said. “I think that’s an important role.” Amanda Zotzky, Stracener’s friend and sorority sister, said that no one was more fit for the title. “She is so involved on campus, she stays dedicated to all her activities and she holds herself to high standards,” Zotzky said. “Kylie truly loves ULM.” contact Lea Anna Cardwell at cardwela@warhawks.ulm.edu
Mitchell trades helmet for crown at homecoming by Lea Anna Cardwell
The Homecoming King traditionally walks across the football field at halftime next to the Queen in his suit and crown. But Henry ‘Beanee’ Mitchell is not one for tradition. Sporting his number 31 jersey, Mitchell swapped his crown for a helmet during Saturday’s game. Henry Mitchell IV, known by his friends as Beanee, never really considered running in the homecoming elections until this semester. “I didn’t know that much about homecoming until Kemper Block suggested I should run for king,” Mitchell said. As a member of the football team, Mitchell was concerned he wouldn’t be able to participate in the homecoming events if he was elected. Mitchell said he first went to head coach Todd Berry to ask permission to run for homecoming king. “Coach Berry said it was okay, but I don’t think he thought I was actually going to win,” Mitchell said with a laugh.
is to create a distraction,” May said. Mitchell said that although he was not able to be presented at the game, he hopes to hold a barbeque in the quad this week to thank the student body for supporting him as Homecoming King. contact Lea Anna Cardwell at cardwela@warhawks.ulm.edu
photos by Emi McIntyre
Luke Reagan, Kylie Stracener and Henry Mitchell take part in a pep rally at the grove.
Mitchell said that at first he didn’t realize the campaigning would be so competitive. It wasn’t until he was chosen for a run-off election that he realized the other candidates had a lot of support. Mitchell upped his game and began promoting himself on campus and on Twitter just in time. “I just tried to encourage everyone to vote even if they weren’t going to support me,” Mitchell said. Mitchell originally came to ULM from Douglassville, Ga., to play football. However, once he arrived
on campus, he became more involved. Mitchell is a member of Omega Psi Phi fraternity, and he also participated in Prep Staff this past summer and bonded with the freshman class. Homecoming Queen Kylie Stracener said she was very excited that Mitchell was elected king. “I’m so excited for Beanee. He’s really doing something out of the ordinary for athletes, and I think it’s awesome that coach Berry let him try out,” Stracener said. Although Mitchell was not able to
walk on the field during halftime, his mother stood in his place, and his picture was shown on the video board. Amanda May, director of student life, said that this was not a problem at all. “We want our football team to be focused during halftime, and the last thing we want
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Balloon artist works his magic
photo by Ashley Lyons
Robert Brown, Amit Rajkarnikar and Jacob Simon pose for the audience at the Miss(ter) U.S.A. Pageant.
Honey Boo Boo Child crowned Miss(ter) USA by Sydney Bonner
What’s better than watching women compete in pageants? Watching men compete in pageants, of course. Ten brave contestants strutted their stuff in the ULM Miss(ter) U.S.A. Pageant this past week. Campus Activities Board sponsored the event. The Miss(ter) pageant began as a tradition at ULM years ago. It became so popular since it is always a followup after the Miss ULM pageant. “It was absolutely hilarious,” said Anna Grace Greer, a freshman prenursing major. “The interviews were my favorite part, and especially when ‘Veronica Vega’ gave a strip tease to Kemper Block.” Every year, the new Miss ULM hosts the Miss(ter) Pageant. It is tradition that this pageant takes place during Homecoming week. The pageant is always named after the competitive team we play at the annual homecoming game to get students excited. Since ULM is playing University of Southern Alabama, the pageant was named Miss(ter) U.S.A. The lovely “ladies” were required to present themselves in evening attire, answer a question and perform in front of the audience. Each guy that competes takes a stage name to make the night interesting. Audience members cheered in excitement to see what each competitor had to offer in the competition. The new Homecoming court judged the participants. During judging, prizes were given out to brave members of the audience willing to answer trivia. After a night filled with lap dances, erotic performances and hot dogs,
photo by Robert Brown
John Cassidy performs for students Monday night by jumping around in a balloon at the comedy, magic and really weird things with balloons show at ULM.
Guinness world record holder creates wonder, crafts balloons at show by Steven Smith
photos by Ashley Lyons
Top: Luke Reagan, also known as Honey Boo Boo Child, is crowned Miss(ter) U.S.A. Bottom: Robert Brown performs for the audience.
the winner was finally announced. Luke Reagan, “Honey Boo Boo Child,” was crowned Miss(ter) U.S.A. and won a $400 cash prize. First runner up was Jacob Broussard, “June Big Nasty,” who took home a $200 cash prize. Second runner up was Jacob Simon, “Veronica Vega,” who won a $100 cash prize. “It was definitely worth attending the event. The pageant lived up
to its expectations, and I cannot wait for next year,” said Ferlencia Staten, a sophomore pre-nursing major. “To be honest, it really was not a lot of work.” said Miss(ter) U.S.A 2012-2013 Reagan. “It took a lot of convincing and social media peer pressure, but it was definitely worth being a part of.” contact Sydney Bonner at bonners@warhawks.ulm.edu
While Monday night may have seemed like a normal night to most students, something magical was going on in the SUB. John Cassidy, a magician and balloon artist, performed to a crowd of eager students. Cassidy is a Guinness world record holder for most balloon sculptures in an hour, most modeling balloons inflated in an hour and fastest single balloon sculpture. He showcased his balloon sculpting skills, making intricate creations such as Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, a whale and a set of wearable butterfly wings, all within a few seconds. “I loved the show… My favorite part was when he kept making everything blow up,” said Keshana Dominique, a freshman biology major. Cassidy put on quite a show, demonstrating his proficiency in illusions, along with his balloon crafting skills. Throughout the show, Cassidy
chose students from the crowd to participate in the show. Many of Cassidy’s tricks included a humorous element, tricking the students into doing something or scaring them. Jarred Rhymes, a freshman kinesiology major, was one of the students Cassidy chose to help on stage. “He did some really cool magic tricks. He tried to scare me, but I wasn’t worried because he already made the joke that if he hurt me I’d get a million dollars,” Rhymes said. Cassidy has been performing all of his life. He said that performing in front of people is the best job he has ever had, and “I’ve been fired from a lot of jobs.” “[ULM was] probably one of the best,” said Cassidy, “I can’t believe you guys are so nice… We’re from Pennsylvania and it’s not so nice up there; it can be really rough.” contact Steven Smith at smithsp@warhawks.ulm.edu
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Costume ball boasts largest crowd by Catherine Morrison
Vampires, Batman and Playboy bunnies don’t always hangout, but when they do, it’s at the ULM costume ball. The 3rd annual costume ball was held last Thursday in Brown Gym. The ball was put on by SGA. The ball had a ‘high school dance’ vibe. And with some old-school songs on the playlist, it definitely felt like a blast from the past. More than 500 students showed up to for the ball, making this year’s Halloween ball ULM’s largest yet. “I had a great time at the ball,” said Mckenna Giovingo, a sophomore vocal performance major. “I loved seeing everyone in their costumes and getting to just let loose with friends.” Most costume parties are filled with the same old costumes and there will usually be seven or eight cow girls walking around with the same costume on. Leave it to ULM students to break the mold. So many students thought outside of the box and it was evident
that a lot of time, effort and thought went into the costumes. The Naked Cowboy was there, Britney Spears (pre-breakdown Britney), princesses, Iron Man…so many celebrities right here on campus. A lot of the costumes were home made. Pinterest is more than likely responsible for that. “I think it was a great success,” said Calvin Stafford, SGA president. Stafford said that everyone seemed to have a good time and people were dancing until the very last minute of the night. The 3rd annual ball was the over all most successful one yet. Not only was it the largest, but it was also cheapest to throw. This year’s ball only cost half of what it has in the past to throw it. “The best part of the night was seeing the ULM body enjoy the party. Normally they complain about the DJ, but everyone loved the vibe,” said Taylor Jamison, DJ of the night and senior marketing major.
photo by Robert Brown
Top left: Morgan Patrick rocks out at the Costume Ball. Bottom left: Kemper Block, Kristen Meier and Adrian LeJeune compete in the costume contest. Top: Eddie Fountain poses for the camera.
contact Catherine Morrison at morriscl@warhawks.ulm.edu
Halloween: More for showing skin than bones by Sydney Bonner & Catherine Morrison
“In girl world, Halloween is the one night a year when a girl can dress like a total slut and no other girls can say anything about it.” This infamous quote from Mean Girls sums up what Halloween has become. For nearly 2,000 years, people have been celebrating Halloween in some form or fashion. When did costumes go from ghouls and ghosts to fetishes
Halloween (1978): It wouldn’t be fair to celebrate Halloween without this great thiller. After escaping the mental institution for killing his sister, Michael Myers has returned home for some unfinished business.
and fantasies? According to some findings, the 1970s is about the time costumes started to become more scandalous. “I think it has turned into a rather classless celebration due to attire and behavior since this is the only time outfits can be blamed on Halloween,” said Dejacquanisha Nash, a sophomore kinesiology major. “It has turned into a rather outrageous holiday because as newer
Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974):
generations come around they forget where the origin of this celebration came from,” said Nash. Have we gotten to a point where women have totally begun to sacrifice creativity for the sake of showing skin? Take your favorite childhood costume and cut off half the material. Now, cut off a little more and congratulations, you’ve just made a socially acceptable Halloween costume.
The Shining (1980):
A couple with a psychic son spends the winter This documentary style caring after a hotel that film follows a group of possesses supernatural teens who run into a powers. After a snowfamily of cannibals and a storm traps them in the chainsaw wielding killer. hotel, ghosts of all sorts plague the family, driving them to insanity.
Some type of animal ears, naughty schoolgirls, provocative cops, hot nurses, and sexy superheroes are some of the most cliché outfits found among college women’s Halloween wardrobes. The above five costumes have stood the tests of time so if you are not worried about being cliché or running into another cop with the same costume as you, then go ahead and pick one from the list.
Silence of the Lambs (1991):
“I vote school girl. Reasons would be that plaid skirts and knee high socks are sexy. Every guy has a fantasy about a girl like that at school,” said Matt Lee, a senior criminal justice major. Halloween can tend to get chilly. Don’t forget your sweater to wear over your strip of fabric/costume. Pneumonia is no fun. contact Catherine Morrison at morriscl@warhawks.ulm.edu
The Exorcist (1973):
Inspired by an actual demonic possession, An FBI agent seeks the “The Exorcist” is about help of psychopathic kill- the possession of a girl er Hannibal Lecter to and the two priests locate a missing woman try to save her soul.who who might be the next victim for a serial killer.
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Limit cats to 7 purrr person or stay single by Catherine Morrison
Can’t find a husband? Start clipping Friskies cat food coupons, because according to society you are headed down the road of the ‘cat lady.’ First, single women were called old maids or spinsters. Now, they’re cat ladies. Single by choice? You’ve just added the word ‘crazy’ to the front of the phrase- Crazy Cat Lady. If you try googling “cat lady,” sites come up with “How can I be single and own a cat, but not be a cat lady.” This is what the world has come to. There is an actual fear among younger women of becoming cat ladies.
“’Cat Lady’ is a term thrown around in our culture and people associate it with things that aren’t (as of yet) socially acceptable. People assume that if you’re not coupled up that you’re not happy. Which shouldn’t be the case but it tends to be,” said Sarah Cucullu, a sophomore secondary english education major. Single women are the most likely individuals to own only cats as pets. Also, cat owners are one-third more likely to live alone than dog owners according to the study, “The HumanAnimal Bond,” by Dr. Stanley Coren, from psychologytoday.com. Even scientific research couldn’t help break the stereotype. On a more positive note, the
Illustration by Michelle McDaniel
study also shows that cat owners are more open than dog people, including “openness about art, emotion, adventure, unusual ideas, imagination, curiosity and variety of experience.” The dreaded “single-status” is what most people focus on. Not so much the ‘single’ part of it, but the ‘alone’ part. No one wants to think that they will live alone until their dying day
with only a cat as a companion. Women aren’t in fear of owning cats; they have a fear of what has become associated with it. “I think girls do actually fear that. We are full of insecurities and the fear of being alone forever and not finding a potential husband is a scary thing,” said Kelsey McClung, a junior kinesiology major. So where do men draw the line at dating someone who owns cats? How
many cats are too many? “Eight,” said Mark Kerry, a senior biology major. “Eight is just crazy because then there are more animals than I can watch, and she probably smells like a giant cat.” When cats became associated with women’s love lives is somewhat of a mystery, but it doesn’t look like ‘cat ladies’ are going anywhere. contact Catherine Morrison at morriscl@warhawks.ulm.edu
‘Casual Vacancy’ vacant of magic Have fun, stay safe 4/5 STARS
ASHLEY LYONS Welcome to Pagford, the town of sadness, drugs and abuse. JK Rowling, the woman who probably fueled many of our young imaginations, wrote about heroin and sex. “The Casual Vacancy” is J. K. Rowling’s new book, which was released a few weeks ago. This book is definitely not fantasy and is in fact the complete polar opposite. It’s almost too realistic. Rowling calls this book a “tragicomedy.” She manages to write very risqué things in a very poetic manner that could make anyone giggle. But this book is pretty far from a comedy. It was very sad and left me with a heavy feeling in my chest. That doesn’t mean I didn’t like it. Maybe I’m just a sucker for a sad story. I loved reading something like this from someone who was a literary idol to me when I was younger, but at times I felt like she was trying a little too hard to make this book as unlike Harry Potter as possible. Though I don’t think that should overshadow the fact that this is a really good book. I got so sucked into it that I would forget it was written by Rowling, because it didn’t really matter. The quality of the book is what matters and this is nothing short of quality.
This is a book where the whole town is the main character. With almost 30 prominent characters it was a lot to take in, especially with nearly 500 pages and seven parts to it. You get to see into the lives of every day people and how much those every day people suck. It’s the epitome of third person omniscient. The story opens up with Barry Fairbrother who is a well-liked journalist and held a respected spot in the Parish Council of Pagford. Then he dies. I’m not spoiling anything there, because it happens on the second page of the first chapter and plays a very important role in the events that follow. Upon his death there is now an empty spot on the council known as a “casual vacancy.” Several citizens begin running in an election for the spot, some who want to work to continue Barry’s plans for Pagford and some who can’t believe their fortune that this guy is dead. Soon slanderous comments are
being posted on the Council’s website about the candidates and the adults begin to go crazy over it. While the political buzz occupies the adults, the teenagers of Pagford occupy themselves by being extremely tragic characters. Krystal Weedon may be the school bicycle, but she is probably one of the most sympathetic characters in the book. Andrew Price just wants to gawk over the new girl and for his dad to stop hitting him. This book is very detailed so it’s hard for me not to give something away that wouldn’t give away several other things. Rowling broke hearts at the end of the Deathly Hallows when she killed off some of the most well liked characters in the Harry Potter series, and she does it again at the end of this book. I think she just likes to torture her readers. If this book has taught me anything it’s that no one is fit to govern anything and everyone has something to hide. I wouldn’t doubt that some people might find this book boring, but once it gets going there is no stopping it. If you like vulgarity and like to read about hard topics like rape, racism and death then this book is a wonderful place to start. I would give this book a 4/5, even though I probably will never read it again. contact Ashley Lyons at lyonsar@warhawks.ulm.edu
this Halloween The
Caty Chronicles CATHERINE MORRISON It’s Halloween time again. The one time a year where we can drop our studious college exterior and let our freak flags fly however we see fit. Now, while Halloween is one of the most fun experiences to be had in college, there are some things to keep in mind. Stay with friends. Last year me and a couple of my close friends decided to not spend Halloween with all of our other friends, and decided to go to a huge costume contest instead. When “Thriller” came on and no one in sight was doing the dance, do you think that stopped us from performing it around people we didn’t know all by ourselves? No. That was the moment though, that we regretted leaving our friends. They would’ve been by our side doing “Thriller!” Lesson? Go where your friends are going, not where everyone else is. Bonfires are also a popular way to celebrate Halloween- which brings me to lesson number two: know what kind of party you are going to. Will there be college kids? Will
there be children or older adults? Planning your costume to go along with the vibe of the party is always a good idea. I went to a Halloween bonfire a couple of years ago and decided to dress as a bumble bee. We all know that bumble bee costumes for adults are not the most…conservative costumes. So I arrive to the bonfire and everyone else has legit, themed, wellthought out costumes that aren’t scanty at all. I was completely embarrassed and very, very cold. I was called ‘the little bumble bee’ for the whole party instead of my name. The most important thing to remember though is to be safe. Halloween brings out some of our inner most scandalous selves and sometimes we show the world that by sporting tiny costumes. You don’t have to do anything else to be “sexy.” Don’t leave with someone you don’t know or drink a drink that someone you don’t know gave you. Be classy and have fun! contact Catherine Morrison at morriscl@warhawks.ulm.edu
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An opera that’s actually funny ‘Vagabond Swing’
to perform at Tsunami
Two old ladies take man in, but recent break-in causes concerns
by Cheyenne Wilson
by Ashley Lyons
The VAPA division of music is bringing scandal, love, humor and grief together in the opera, “The Old Maid and the Thief,” this Thursday and Friday at 7:30 p.m. in Spyker Theater. Admission is free for this 14 scene performance. “It’s a comedy with an after taste,” said Mark Clark, director and professor. “The script is strong and the songs are beautiful. It’s not easy to learn, but this cast is amazing.” It is a tale about morals and power, and was originally written for radio by Italian-American composer GianCarlo Menotti. Clark said they are sticking with the radio aspect by incorporating commercials and silly sound effects into the script. There will even be an announcer played by Tucker Futrell. Two old ladies, Miss Todd and Miss Pinkerton are living boring lives in a small New England town in 1939. One day, a man comes knocking at Miss Todd’s door looking for a handout. The ladies take him in and allow him to stay upstairs. The scandalous
Poster courtesy of VAPA
nature of having a strange man living in the house brings excitement into the ladies’ lives until they see an article in the newspaper about a recent home break in. Could they possibly be housing a thief? “I’ve prepared diligently by working on this music since August,” said Allison Friloux, the old maid of the story. “This has been some of the most challenging music I have ever learned.” Clark says a lot will be left to the imagination and the dark toned comedy style will gives the
performance a sense of edginess. Amongst the three previously mentioned characters is Miss Todd’s young maid named Laetitia, played by Audrey Ducote, who becomes very impressionable on the man. Piano will be accompanied by Kajsa Wilkins. “I can’t wait to knock everyone’s socks off,” Friloux said. “I feel like the audience will really enjoy this opera because it’s funny and relatable.” For any questions about the opera contact Clark at mclark@ulm.edu. contact Ashley Lyons at lyonsar@warhawks.ulm.edu
Are you tired of listening to the same music all day in your dorm room? Well you’re in luck, because Vagabond Swing will be at the Tsunami Bar on Nov. 3, from 8-10 p.m. The Tsunami Bar is located at 213 Olive Street in Monroe. Tsunami is “a music venue first, and a bar second,” said Donnie Griffith, an employee at Tsunami. This is one of the only bars that is strictly focused on live music. No ticket purchasing is necessary. However, there is a $7 cover charge at the door. So arrive on time so you don’t miss out. Not only will you enjoy the live music of Vagabond Swing, but there will also be another act. Donnie Griffith said there is always more than one performance at Tsunami. Vagabond Swing will have an opening act that is sure to get you pumped. Vagabond Swing is a unique band. Their zeal and exciting performances will leave the crowd feeling ready to take on the world. It is hard to pin-point a specific genre of their music because they incorporate several different elements. The band is based out of Lafayette.
Who? Vagabond Swing When? Nov. 3 at 8 p.m. Where? Tsunami Bar 213 Olive St. in Monroe How much? $7 cover charge
According to their website, Vagabond Swing creates a mixture of Gypsy, Experimental, Circus-vibe,and Swing tunes. A performance like this will give ULM students the opportunity to experience different styles of music all at the same time. Many students have not been introduced to the type of music Vagabond Swing delivers. “After reading about their performances, I’m excited to attend their show,” said Shay Metcalf, a freshman biology major. The Vagabond Swing performance will be a culturally enriching show. It will introduce students to a different aspect of music. Don’t miss the chance to experience Vagabond Swing. contact Cheyenne Wilson at wilsoncy@warhawks.ulm.edu
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Democratic Party leader visits ULM by Steven Smith
Karen Carter Peterson, Louisiana State Senator and Chairwoman of the Louisiana Democratic Party, spoke to a group of students Wednesday about being informed on political issues and getting involved with the political process. Peterson talked mainly about what pertains to politics today and the democratic viewpoint as opposed to the republican viewpoint. A majority of the topics discussed involved Louisiana state politics, such as state health care policies and Obamacare, budget cuts for higher education and tobacco taxes. “When I go around I learn, like I learned today, that some of the facts are skewed and people don’t understand. For example, to learn that somebody actually believed that the president doesn’t pay taxes, and then to say ‘Look, yes, the president does pay taxes’ so there are all these misnomers out there and it’s an opportunity to go out and clarify things,” said Peterson. Peterson also said that her main reason for traveling to college campuses is to encourage young people to become informed, get involved in the electoral process and to make sure their voices are heard. Joshua Stockley, a political science
professor, said he organized the event because it is important for students to meet political leaders. “Senator Karen Carter Peterson is a significant political leader,” said Stockley. “Any time I can have public officials come to campus, I am Peterson always excited because students get to meet who is making the decisions for them”. After talking, Peterson opened up the floor for questions, which allowed for students to voice their own opinions and ask the senator what she thought. One student who spoke up during this time was Haley Painter, a master of education student. Painter thought the senator did a good job of bringing up both the Democratic and Republican views of the issues talked about and emphasizing the need to getting involved in politics. “She was really pushing for being informed and knowing the facts,” said Painter. “She really was trying to push people to be more involved; to go out and vote and register to vote.” contact Steven Smith at smithsp@warhawks.ulm.edu
Voters to decide 9 proposed changes to state Constitution Proposed Amendment No. 4
by Garrett Boyte
Polls opened last week for early voting, and the Nov. 6, election is right around the corner. Here’s what’s being voted on in Louisiana. There are nine constitutional amendments on the ballot: Proposed Amendment No. 1
Proposed Amendment No. 4 will allow the widow of a veteran, who had a 100 percent disability rating, to claim a higher homestead exemption even if it wasn’t in effect when the veteran died. Proposed Amendment No. 5
Proposed Amendment No. 1 will place funds from the Medicaid Trust Fund under constitutional protection. This will keep the administration and legislature from using these funds in a budget crisis.
Proposed Amendment No. 5 will require any public servant to give up his or her public retirement benefits if he or she is convicted of a felony. Proposed Amendment No. 6
Proposed Amendment No. 2 Proposed Amendment No. 2 will give Louisiana the strongest progun laws in the country. It changes the constitution to say that the right to bear arms is fundamental and any restriction on that right is subject to strict judicial scrutiny—the highest form of legal review. It might also allow for guns on college campuses and could challenge already existing laws for concealed carry. Proposed Amendment No. 3 Proposed Amendment No. 3 simply requires that the legislature file bills 45 days before the session starts, if those bills pertain to retirement systems for public employees.
Proposed Amendment No. 6 will allow New Iberia to decide who gets a property tax exemption in its own city. It pertains only to New Iberia. Proposed Amendment No. 7 Proposed Amendment No. 7 is a little complicated. Louisiana lost a congressional district in the 2010 census. This amendment would compensate for that loss when it comes to boards based on the districts. Instead those boards losing a member, this amendment will make the “lost” member an at-large member. Proposed Amendment No. 8 Proposed Amendment No. 8 allows the State Board of Commerce to give a property tax exemption
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extends it to non-manufacturing. Proposed Amendment No. 9 requires the legislature to put out three separate notices at least 30 days prior to introducing a bill, which regards the creation of special districts. Most of these special districts pertain to crime prevention and security. Voters also will decide the president of the United States. Candidates on the ballot include Barack Obama, Democrat; Mitt Romney, Republican; Gary Johnson, Libertarian; Jill Stein, Green Party; and Virgil Goode, Constitution Party. In more national politics, voters in the fifth congressional district will elect a representative. On the ballot are incumbent Congressman Rodney Alexander and two challengers: Clay Steven Grant, Libertarian, and Ron Caesar, Independent. contact Garrett Boyte at boytejg@warhawks.ulm.edu
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Men, women golf finishing strong Several golfers top ten finishers and one ties a course record by Zack Brown
Women’s golf finishes 4 of 14
photos courtesy of Warhawk
Mason Seaborn ties a course record at Quail Valley Country Club.
On Tuesday, the Lady Warhawks finished fourth at the FedEx Memphis Women’s Intercollegiate in Memphis, Tenn. This was the last team’s tournament for fall play. ULM shot a combined 933, which was their best showing of the season. On the last day of the tournament, freshman Alison Knowles shot the Warhawks’ best round a 73 (+2). Sophomore Kathy Sterling finished in the top-10 for the second week straight, with an eighth place outing. Sophomore Emily Stratton stayed consistent through three rounds shooting a 79, 78 and 78. Stratton was the only player on the ULM to not break an 80. This was the team’s last tournament for fall play. The Warhawks will continue to practice until spring season starts on Feb. 17, at Texas
State’s Jim West Challenge in Blanco, Texas.
Seaborn sets career low, course record, helps team to fourth place finish On Tuesday, ULM finished three rounds with a score of 873, puting the team fourth place at the Houston Baptist Men’s Intercollegiate. The Warhawks had four players finish in the top-25. ULM’s Sophomore Mason Seaborn shot a career low round six-under-par (65) at Quail Valley Country Club Golf Course. Seaborn’s round tied two other golfers for a course record and pushed him into second place. Only two stokes kept Seaborn from tying first place with HBU sophomore Andy Ariens who shot 205 (71-69-65.) A 65 round has now only happened four times in the history of the Warhawks golf team. No other golfer has ever shot a six-under-par round. ULM’s other three 65 rounds consisted of two seven-under-pars and one five-under-par. “We took a pretty young team to
Huston. Mason obviously played great,” said senior Adam McCleary. “I feel that by giving the younger guys an opportunity to play, it will give us a good opportunity going into SFA this week and next semester when it counts.” McCleary and Seaborn each landed a pair of eagles on their scorecards in the tournament. The team’s only other eagle came from Sophomore Christian Tepley. McCleary, Tepley and freshman Velten Meyer each shot at least one round of 72 to help their team. ULM wraps up the fall portion of its season at Stephen F. Austin’s Lumberjack Classic, held in Lufkin, Texas. The first round begins Monday, Oct. 29. contact Zack Brown at brownzt@warhawks.ulm.edu
Allison Knowles led the team once again with ULM’s best round of 73.
ULM soccer season ends Holland named ULM against Troy, UL-Lafayette Athlete of the month by Judd Edwards
On Oct. 21, ULM lost its home finale to Troy in a game where the trojans kept the Warhawks off the board with a 3-0 victory. The Warhawks needed a win against the Trojans and then UL-Lafayette to have a chance to play in the Sun Belt conference tournament. ULM’s soccer season ended in Lafayette on Friday. The Warhawks dropped their season finale to the Ragin’ Cajuns, 2-1. ULM led at halftime thanks to Bethany Park’s goal in the 15th minute, her first of the season. However, they weren’t able to hold the lead as the Cajuns scored twice in the second half. The Warhawks finished the season with a record of 4-15 overall, 1-9 in Sunbelt Conference play and missed out on playing in the conference tournament. Junior Taylor Epperson Mazza said that even though the season didn’t end the way they wanted, they still got the program moving in the right direction. One of the highlights of the season was when the Warhawk soccer team snapped a 25-game conference losing streak by beating ArkansasLittle Rock on Sept. 30.
This was not an easy task as first-year head coach Roberto Mazza led a team flush with new faces. ULM had 11 freshman on the roster. Despite their youth, the Warhawks laid a foundation to build upon, and Epperson believes the future is bright for ULM soccer. “Coach Mazza will recruit great players, and they will continue to raise the level of play here,” Epperson said. Senior goalkeeper Alex Holland also emphasized growth. “Coach Mazza has this program going in the right direction. He told us one thing all season, ‘make history’, and even though we fell short of the tournament, we did just that,” Holland said. The Warhawks will graduate three seniors, Holland, Kylie McIntyre and Kaitlin Morin. However, the cupboard will be far from bare next season. ULM will return multiple starters including leading scorer Karlea Fehr, who led the Warhawks with five goals, five assists and 15 points. The other 21 players on the roster next season will be looking to rebound as one of the top contenders in the Sun Belt. “Watch out for the ULM soccer program in the next couple of years. They will be wearing rings with coach Mazza,” Holland said. contact Judd Edwards at edwardsj@warhawks.ulm.edu
by Zack Brown
Alex Holland was awarded the Student Athletic Advisory Committee (SAAC) student athlete of month for her outstanding leadership not only on the playing field, but also in the classroom. Holland is a valued member of the ULM’s women’s soccer team and president of the Pre-Law Association here at ULM. She was responsible for establishing a campus book drive that benefited hundreds of underprivileged individuals in countries around the world. Holland hopes to encourage not only student-athletes but also the general studentbody to get involved and help others.
SAAC Student-Athlete of the Month Name: Alex Holland Sport: Soccer Position: Goalkeeper
About the SAAC organization… The University of Louisiana at Monroe (ULM) Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) aspires to give studentathletes at the college Holland a voice in response to matters on and off the athletic field. By being involved on campus and within the local community, SAAC strives to create a positive image of student-athletes and ULM. contact Zack Brown at brownzt@warhawks.ulm.edu
photo by Emi McIntyre
Alex Holland gets her team is in position before she kicks the ball against North Texas.
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Warhawks dominate Jaguars in 2nd half Browning, Leonard put on clinic with 4TDs by Adam Hunsucker
Brent Leonard may not be the homecoming king, but he stole the show Saturday night in Malone Stadium. Leonard had his way with the South Alabama secondary during ULM’s 38-24 victory. Taking advantage of man coverage, the senior from Keller, Texas hauled in nine catches for 126 yards and a record-tying four touchdowns. “The opportunities were there. We made a few adjustments at halftime which I thought were big,” Leonard said. “Coach [Steve] Farmer made some great play calls at the right time.” The Warhawks (6-2, 4-0) were thrown of early by South Alabama’s gameplan. The Jaguars (2-6, 1-3) came into the game with the Sun Belt’s second-ranked defense and held ULM scoreless in the first quarter for only the second time this season.
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The Warhawks fell to the Ragin’ Cajuns 35-36 last season after blowing an 11 point lead in the fourth at Lafayette.
Delusion: Cajun style ADAM HUNSUCKER
“We made a few adjustments at halftime which I thought were big.” Brent Leonard, ULM senior reciever
The offense adjusted and - thanks in part to a blocked punt by Preston Coleman--were able to take 21-14 lead in at halftime. “There is always going to be a little bit of that whenever someone does something unique,” Berry said. “Once you figure out what’s going on, there aren’t a whole lot of other answers for that.” South Alabama tied the game at 21 late in the third quarter, but on ULM’s subsequent possession, Mitch Bailey ripped off a 35-yard touchdown run to put the Warhawks up 28-21. The score was Bailey’s first of the season and the longest run of his career. DaCorris Ford’s fourth quarter interception of USA quarterback Ross Metheny--followed by a touchdown pass from Kolton Browning to Leonard--ended the Jaguars’ chances for
photos by Daniel Russell
Top: Brent Leonard scores one of his four touchdowns against the Jaguars defense in Malone Stadium. Bottom: Rob’Donavan Lewis unloads on runningback Kendall Houston in the flats.
an upset win. “The coaches told me during the timeout we needed to make a play,” Ford said. “I ran to the ball and that’s how I made the play.” Offensively, Kolton Browning completed 23 of 35 passes for 250 yards and four touchdowns. After Jyruss Edwards left the game with an injury in the second quarter, Bailey and Monterrell Washington received the bulk of the carries. The duo combined for 103 yards on 21 carries. It wasn’t a banner day for the ULM defense--particularly in the secondary--but the unit made plays when they were needed. Gerrand Johnson
continues to stand out on the defensive line and led the Warhawks with eight tackles. Despite only recording one sack, the defense got after Metheny, hitting him six times during the game. With its sixth win, ULM becomes bowl eligible for the first time since 2009 and becomes the second Sun Belt team to accomplish this feat in 2012. The Warhawks will face conference rival Louisiana-Lafayette in the Battle on the Bayou next Saturday at Malone Stadium. Kickoff is set for 3:00 pm. contact Adam Hunsucker at hunsucam@warhawks.ulm.edu
Keeping with the spirit of Halloween, ULM will attempt to exorcise some demons on Saturday. Not that they haven’t made a habit of doing such things this season. We’ve seen it a few times actually. Beat a top 10 opponent. Check. Come back from a three touchdown hole to secure first place in the Sun Belt. Yes sir. Pick up their sixth win and bowl eligibility? Absolutely. Linda Blair may not be involved, but next on the docket is quite the malevolent spirit: The Ragin’ Cajuns of Louisiana-Lafayette. We’re calling them Louisiana-Lafayette because until the University of Louisiana System says otherwise--that is their name. Even if part of me admires the sheer audacity it takes to christen yourself “THE University of Louisiana” just because you say so. But then comes the other part. And that’s the thirst for validation needed to make such a move. Only one thing comes to mind: George Costanza. That’s right. Jerry’s neurotic, self-loathing best friend from “Seinfeld.” George had a famous saying: it’s not a lie if you believe it. ULL seems to function much the same way. I guess if you keep telling yourself that you’re the University of Louisiana long enough, one day it’ll come true. Maybe I’ll keep telling myself I’m married to January Jones. Both scenarios are just as likely to happen. ULM is riding a four game losing streak to the Cajuns, with the last two defeats coming by a single point. The Warhawks blew an 11 point lead to lose 3536 last year and went down 22-23 in 2010 on a blocked extra point. Saturday will be the next step in Todd Berry’s exorcism of Warhawk football. A win would tie the all time series between the two teams at 24 wins a piece and leave the Warhawks in great shape to win their first ever Sun Belt Championship. It’s a chance for ULM to drive away the cloud of mediocrity that’s hung over this program like the smell from the paper plant. For Louisiana-Lafayette, a victory would move them closer to going to a bowl for the second year in a row. This could be the best team they’ve had since Bobby Boucher was on campus and Mr. Coach Klein roamed the sideline. Wait? That wasn’t them in “The Waterboy?” Oh, my bad. See you on Saturday, Cajuns. contact Adam Hunsucker at hunsucam@warhawks.ulm.edu
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Tennis’ last tune up for spring by Bibiana Almeida
The ULM tennis team won this weekend in their final preparation tournament before spring season at Southern Miss Halloween Classic. ULM’s Silvia Tumova took the lead in the tournament by advancing into the Green Draw finals and defeating Lamar’s Daryia Dashutina 7-5, 6-1. Tumova started out receiving a bye in the first round. “I feel good about my game. Since my past finals got rained out, this was my last chance this semester to get a victory,” said Tumova. “This victory will also help my confidence in the spring season.” In the red draw, ULM freshman Iris Van Leeuwen went for 1-1 and found a great win after a tough tiebreaker with Nicholls State’s Emma Pitre 6-2, 7-6. Leeuwen fell to Carolina Masso right after her win with sets of 6-1, 6-2. She played for the third spot against Central Arkansas’ Stephanie Gonzales. The Orange Draw finished similarly for ULM’s Justyna Krol as she beat UL-Lafayette Hannah Appleyard in quick sets 6-1, 6-0. Krol lost to
“It’s great the players are doing well individually, but it’s different when you play as a team.” Terrence De Jongh ULM head coach
photo by Emi McIntyre
Southern Louisiana’s Renne Villareal in a challenging battle which resulted 6-3, 4-6 and a third set that ended 11-9. “It’s always hard on us when losing these close matches. I had my chances and did not use them wisely,” said Krol. “I fought hard but needed that last push to get the victory.” In doubles, ULM’s Medy Blankvoort and Leeuwen picked up a strong win defeating Jackson State’s Kerindi and Tomlin in a straight proset 8-0. In the White Draw, Krol and Tumova fell to Jackson State’s Lima and Guasti in a close set 9-7. Women’s tennis team picked great motivational wins to set the right
Jared Dye pitches for the Grey team Saturday at the ULM field..
photo courtesy of Ulmwarhawks.com
Warhawk sophomore Silvia Tumova returns a shot in a tournament earlier this season at the ULM tennis courts.
mood for the spring season. Fall is an individual season but spring is a team season and that is what the ULM women’s tennis needs to have in mind. “Overall this fall has been very successful when it comes to individual results. It is great that the players are
doing well individually, but it’s different when you play as a team,” said head coach Terrence De Jongh. “We have a lot of new faces, so we have to work on getting the girls playing strong together.”
season ever ran by a Warhawk. He has three individual meet wins since he came to ULM. Mutai is also a twotime national meet qualifier. Only nine seconds in the Sun Belt Championships kept him from becoming just the second ULM runner ever to win an individual conference championship. No Warhawk has done so since the school joined the Sun Belt Conference. Mutai improved his finish by one place as he took home third at the meet a year ago. contact Zack Brown at brownzt@warhawks.ulm.edu
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Women struggle, Men carried by Mutai’s finish by Zack Brown
photos courtesy sunbeltsports.org
Runners from every school take off at the beginng of a race earlier this year.
ter came in first place with a time of 17:41. In second place with seven seconds off Showalter’s time was North Texas’ Josephine Adams. Coming in third place in the conference individually was sophomore Kristina Aubert with a time of 17:51. On the men’s side, the Warhawks finished in eigth place with 183 points. Arkansas-Little Rock won the conference with 183 points, followed by North Texas in second with 85 points and Middle Tennessee State in third with 86 points.
The top returner from conference last year was ULM’s Daniel Mutai. Mutai continued to show his dominance as he finished second with a time of 24:55. Mutai’s time was just nine seconds off of Western Kentucky’s Joseph Chebet. In third place was Middle Tennessee sophomore Robinson Simatei with a time of 25:13. ULM sophomore Silah Chumba finished in 11th with a time of 25:54 and sophomore Hillary Kirwa finish 32nd with a time of 26:45. Mutai has had arguably the best
by Zack Brown
The Gray team tied the blood series Friday at two all and forced a game five. Shelby Aulds was the winnig pitcher and Josh Faciane drove in the only two runs of the game. On Saturday, the Gray team won 11-6. Since the Maroon team lost they will now have to donate blood to a local blood bank. The Gray team was trailing 1-0 in the fourth, and then scored four runs in the inning to take the lead. Ryan Bergeron began scoring with a RBI single up the middle, knocking in Logan Fiasco. The Maroon team scored two runs in the bottom of the inning, but the Gray team responded with three more runs to extend the lead to 7-3. Fiasco hit fifth RBI double down the left field line in the fifth inning. The Gray team added the last three runs of the series in the eighth inning. Fiasco led the Gray team with a 4-for-5 effort with one run and one RBI. Brandon Alexander finished 2-for-5, including a homerun with three RBI and three runs. Jared Dye notched the win after pitching the fifth and sixth innings. Dye allowed two runs on four hits and had two strikeouts. Cody Connally earned the save. Trey Setzer took the loss for the Maroon team. Zach Steed led the Maroon with two hits, two RBI and one run. “All the guys got after it and it was a hard fought series. It definitely gives us momentum heading into the offseason,” said senior third baseman Judd Edwards. “Now we know what we need to work on.”
Cross country championships On Saturday, the ULM men’s and women’s cross country teamed traveled to Bowling Green, Ky., to compete in the 2012 Sun Belt Conference Championships hosted by Western Kentucky. At 10 a.m., ULM’s women team raced followed by the men at 11 a.m. Competing as a team, the lady Warhawks finished last (12th) with 289 points. Georgia State won the conference with 52 points, followed by Arkansas State in second with 58 points and Western Kentucky in third with 83 points. ULM junior Sharon Sason finished in 32nd place with a time of 19:24. ULM sophmore AnaKaren Lopez finished in 47th place wih a time of 19:59. Sophmore Teona Glave and freshman Rebecca Dark finished in 71st and 72nd place respectively, with times of 21:26 and 21:38. Georgia State’s Katharine Showal-
Baseball blood series won by Gray team