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NEWS BRIEFS

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Online programs China’s rover Obama plans Deaths in make national may reveal changes for New Orleans ranking report moon history surveillance due to cold Two online programs at ULM have been nationally ranked in the 2014 edition of U.S News & World Report’s “Best Online Programs.”

The online graduate business degree (MBA) was ranked number 87 in its category. This is the second year in a row that ULM’s online MBA was ranked by U.S. News & World Report. No other institution in the state ranked in this category.

The online graduate education degree (M.Ed.) was ranked number 103 in its category. The two programs have previously made ranking as some of the nation’s best. No other institution in the state ranked higher than ULM in this category.

To view the rankings visit usnews. com/education/online-education.

Students place in pharmacy competition Pharmacy students Brian Primeaux and Nichole Whitmyer represented ULM in the 18th Annual American Society of Health-System Pharmacists National Clinical Skills Competition over winter break in Orlando, Fl. Primeaux and Whitmyer competed against students from 124 schools and colleges of pharmacy from across the nation. They finished in the top 10.

Local competitions are held on college campuses around the nation every fall.

Alumni donates to construct new building Eric Liew, who graduated from ULM in 1993 with a Bachelor of Business Administration, announced his personal donation of $1 million for an international student center.

The center will house international students until they are given a room on campus or find an apartment. The center will also serve as a place for the students to socialize and a base camp for arriving international students, many of whom do not have friends or connections in the area.

Construction is set to begin this year.

(MCT) — When China landed its first lunar rover on the moon last month, many Americans reacted with a shrug. After all, the U.S. sent men to the moon more than 40 years ago, and the Soviets landed a rover there too. But among lunar scientists, the Chang’e 3 mission has generated considerable interest.

They say the lander and the rover, equipped with ground-penetrating radar, cameras, a telescope and spectroscopic instruments, could gather significant new information, especially relating to the chemical composition and depth of the lunar soil.

Such data, they say, could shed light on the history of the moon and, by extension, Earth.

(MCT) — President Barack Obama appears to be on verge of making several changes to the nation’s surveillance programs, including ending the government’s mass storage of telephone records of millions of Americans, appointing a public advocate to appear before the nation’s secret surveillance court and stopping spying on some foreign leaders, according to people familiar with the White House deliberations.

The White House spent Thursday seeking final suggestions from lawmakers and experts, including some critics of government spying, as Obama puts the finishing touches on changes he will make after an international uproar over the nation’s surveillance programs.

TODAY IN HISTORY

(nola.com) — Freezing temperatures were responsible for two deaths in New Orleans this week, officials say. Nearly 550 people poured into the New Orleans Mission, The Salvation Army and Ozanam Inn on Monday when temperatures dropped into 20s, [Deputy Mayor Lt. Col. Jerry Sneed] said.

That number increased to 639 on Tuesday, including 17 people who found shelter at an overflow facility set up by the city, at the Allie Mae Williams Center, 2020 Jackson Ave. By comparison, 339 people were in shelters on Jan. 2.

Sneed said he believed a third death Monday could be attributed to the cold weather, but that hadn’t been confirmed.

“It always seems impossible until it’s done.”

Nelson Mandela, South African activist and politician

Welcome back!

Jan. 13 1822: The design of the Greek flag is adopted by the First National Assembly at Epidaurus 1910: The first public radio broadcast takes place; a live performance of the opera Cavalleria rusticana is sent out over the airwaves from the Metropolitan Opera House in New York 1942: Henry Ford patents a plastic automobile, which is 30% lighter than a regular car 1966: Robert C. Weaver becomes the first African American Cabinet member after being appointed United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Birth: Orlando Bloom, an English actor, is born in 1977 Death: Harold Shipman, one of the most prolific serial killers in recorded history with 250 murders attributed to him, dies in 2004 after hanging himself in his jail cell

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Left to right: sophomores Jonathan Jeffcoat and Sarah Barbier are happy to be moving back in to their dorms on Saturday.

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OPINION HAWKEYE P.O.V.

Stubbs 131 700 University Avenue Monroe, LA 71209 Editor in chief - Jamie Arrington Co-managing editor news - Ashley Lyons Co-managing editor design - Breanna Harper Sports editor - Drew McCarty Freestyle editor - Gwendolyn Ducre Photo editor - Daniel Russell Opinion editor - Tejal Patel Multimedia editor - Landius Alexander Advertising director Myraji Romero 318 342 5453 ulmhawkeyead@gmail.com

Making realistic resolutions is key to success Welcome back to early morning classes, nights you wished you remembered, dangerous amounts of caffeine and late night study sessions. We missed having you.

With the start of the spring semester, let’s all remember that it’s a new year filled with endless possibilities of new beginnings. And on this new beginning, take a chance on success by forgetting the big, life changing resolutions and making small ones.

Instead of promising yourself you’ll drop 15 pounds this month, decide to eat a salad for lunch everyday. Or, rather than ban yourself from spending any money on clothes this semester, budget your money.

We are creatures of habit. We do things a certain way because it’s what is comfortable and familiar to us. Changing those habits won’t come overnight, and expecting it to happen that way is not fair to you, your confidence, your emotions or your self-esteem.

So, start small. Make a study schedule, go for morning runs, don’t blow your entire refund check on Dorito tacos and make friends with a stranger. After all, it’s the small victories that give us the confidence to achieve the big ones.

Maybe along the way you will even inspire someone to do the same. And, as you reach your goals, don’t forget to thank the people who help you along the way. Happy new year, good luck and talons out.

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College friendships are here to stay Tejal Patel Like money, seasons, luck and most other good things, friendships come and go.

Sometimes they end in a fight even your favorite reality TV star would be jealous of. You take back your video g a m e s , nail polish and borrowed clothes and marinate in your anger until you can’t even remember why you were mad in the first place.

Other times, they end without us even realizing it. High school graduation is filled with promises to keep in

touch and hang out over breaks.

But, people move on to new schools in new cities, and talking everyday becomes talking once a week. Once a week becomes once a month, and then your only contact is when they like your late night Facebook post about cats.

The truth is, we’re not the same people we used to be in high school.

Not because we have outgrown our old friends or think we are too good for them, but because we no longer find joy in the things we used to.

As fun as getting tattoos from shady artists working in even shadier shops was when you were 16, you’ve outgrown the foolishness and you are making bad decisions of a different nature these days.

We’ve learned new things about ourselves, the people around us, and being a “grown up”. The people we

have become in college are one step closer to knowing where they belong, and we are surrounding ourselves with the kind of friends that will get us there.

That’s not to say friendships that end shouldn’t have ever happened at all. We meet people and hang on to them because they are what we need at that point in our lives.

Friends change and move on, but the lessons we learned and memories we made are what changed us in the first place. They are what made us better.

And that’s why making friends in college is so important. They’ll be there to not only watch you change from a child into an adult, but they will understand the difference.

They’ll see you at your mental and physical peak, and they’ll be there with the ice cream when you tumble

off that peak, hitting every rock and tree on the way down.

And if they still love you after they see you in psycho study mode during finals week, watch you have a little too much fun on your twenty first birthday or even after they see you eat an entire pizza by yourself, crust and all, they are true keepers.

So, talk to the girl you pass on the way to biology every Tuesday. Take your roommate home to meet your family.

Introduce your new friends to your old ones and cherish having the company of a group of people that are crazy enough to happily call you their best friend.

But, most importantly, never lose yourself when you lose a friend. As much as it may hurt, the realization that we don’t always get to keep the people we love all to ourselves is a

hard lesson to learn, but we have to learn it nonetheless.

After all, if good things didn’t come to an end, we would never really know why they were special to us in the first place. contact Tejal Patel at pateltn@warhawks.ulm.edu

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NEWS

Affinity Health Group partnership extends health benefits to all New programs, services are now available

by Kaitlyn Huff

ULM has partnered with Affinity Health Group to expand health services to students and faculty.

“Students who don’t have insurance will not be turned away,” Wayne Brumfield, vice president of Student Affairs, said.

Students will need to bring their IDs in order to access the services provided, and will be granted additional access to any Affinity Health Group facility in Monroe on weekends and after hours.

“All student and employee health insurance plans will be honored by the health clinic and all Affinity Clinics,” Brumfield said.

This is the first partnership with a private health care provider to improve health care for students.

Faculty, staff and their families will be eligible for services at the clinic and if you have Vantage Health Plan, there is no co-pay.

“The new clinic is a great asset to those living on or around campus, saving trips to outside sources,” Darren Rindt, a junior criminal justice major, said.

The new Rindt facility will offer routine health care services and many diverse programs such as a wellness program, drug and alcohol education, tobacco cessation program and weight loss education and treatment.

The clinic will be staffed with

“Students who don’t have insurance will not be turned away.”

Wayne Brumfield, vice president of student affairs existing ULM employees and additional health care professionals and services provided by Affinity.

“The clinic will definitely benefit students,” Jessica Phillips, a freshmen radiologic technology major, said.

Phillips also believes that the weight loss program may provide students with more self-confidence and encourage them to get involved around campus.

Monitoring and treatment will be available for acute and chronic illnesses, such as diabetes or high blood pressure.

A diagnostic lab is also available, as well as minor procedures.

“As a student who didn’t have a car for a year, it was difficult to find the time and transportation to a doctor if I was feeling sick. The new clinic will be a great part of our campus and make lives easier,” Shaniece Mitchell, sophomore dental hygiene major, said.

ULM is one of the first and only universities to partner with a regional health care provider.

The health clinic is located in the Student Health Center, and open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

It is comprised of four examination rooms, a nurse’s office, a records room and pharmacy office space. contact Kaitlyn Huff at huffka@warhawks.ulm.edu

January 13, 2014

Polar vortex froze Monroe

by Landius Alexander

The North Pole sent out a belated Christmas gift last week: a polar vortex that covered most of North America.

A polar vortex is described by Washington Post Editor Jason Sanehow as “a huge sprawling area of circulating cold air originating from the North Pole. It’s a low-pressure center, and typically during the winter months it resides up there.”

The polar vortex isn’t a storm system like a hurricane; it exists yearround in the Arctic Circle.

The cold air, which is typically trapped in a circular jet stream, became distorted this year and made a U-shaped dip into the eastern, southern and central regions of America. It smashed record low temperatures in many of the areas where it spread, including Monroe.

T y l e r Henderson, a freshman undeclared major, said, “Well, when I Henderson got up in the morning it was so cold that I literally had to wait like 15 minutes before I could even drive my car because the

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windows were frozen and I had to thaw them out.”

The distortion broke a record on Jan. 6 with a low of 20 degrees, one degree lower than record low of 21 degrees set in 1959.

Another record fell on Tuesday when Weather.com reported it was 14 degrees here, one lower than the previous Jan. 7 record set in 1970.

“When they were installing new routers they had to take part of the ceiling tile out. Now that was cold! I remember that,” said Abigail Gould, a junior toxicology major. “We had to turn the heater on in all the rooms to make sure the pipes didn’t freeze, but, we survived!”

Fourteen degrees isn’t just a record low for Jan. 7, it’s the coldest day in 18 years for Monroe. The last time Monroe’s temperature dipped

below 14 degrees was Feb. 4, 1996, when the temperature plummeted to 13 degrees.

Meteorologists speculate the polar vortex distortion was caused by highpressure systems over Greenland and Alaska and global warming. Warmer winds and excess heat radiating from the ocean allow the arctic air to escape the jet stream that normally traps it in the Arctic circle.

The polar vortex receded late last week but Accuweather.com LongRange Forecaster Paul Pastelok says another, but less severe, arctic blast will hit most of non-western America next week.

The worst of the blast isn’t expected to affect most of the South however there is a possibility for snow. contact Landius Alexander at alexanlc@warhawks.ulm.edu

Get crazy for LocoRico!

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Say bye to the sushi bar and hello to the new burrito bar. LocoRico is one of many new installments to the SUB this semester. According to Karen Ashford, assistant food service director, students can look forward to freshly prepared ingredients such as brisket, beef, pork, grilled chicken, beans, rice and salsas. “Our customers have the option of basically creating whatever they want whether they want a burrito, nachos, salads or burrito bowls,” said Ashford. Operating hours for the first week of class will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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Plan spring break now to save cash, heartache

by Gwendolyn Ducre

Starting a new semester and getting back to a regular school routine can become a conflict of interest when planning for spring break.

Having the perfect inexpensive room will only be avaiable if reservations are made early as possible.

Perhaps, start calling around to find the best deals.

Making reservations early secures your chances of having a productive and memorable spring break.

Alicia Alexander, a reservation agent at Holiday Inn Resort in Panama City, says there has been a lot of spring breakers making reservations.

“Spring breakers should start making reservations no later than February, because prices will go up.

Breakers should also know that they

should never come without reservations,” Alexander said.

When preparing to make reservations, Alexander suggests being ready to pay the first night deposit and the security deposit. And always have a government issued I.D. Other types of identification will not be accepted.

According to Spring Break HQ, breakers who wait last minute will either end up in the worst hotels or pay an arm and a leg for a room.

HQ also explains the more rooms that are available the less they will cost. And as rooms become unavailable, the cost will increase. This is “Econ 101- the law of supply and demand”.

Cara Rascoe, a junior pre-nursing major, said she plans for her spring break vacation a complete school

year in advance.

“We make a calendar of events before school starts. Some people that I know are already calling around asking for prices and how many people to a room. We know we’re not the only school that is out for break, but other schools too,” Rascoe said.

Rascoe also recalls a group of breakers that did not plan ahead and in result; they could only find a hotel 30 minutes away from the beach and the groups they traveled with. Had they planned ahead, they could have saved time-and not to mention gas.

Another money saving tip is to buy food and beverages here. Most vacation spots jack up prices on grocercies so buy what you can here. contact Gwendolyn Ducre at ducregk@warhawks.ulm.edu

Express flare for fashion with artistic Aztec prints

Breanna Harper Christmas break has come and gone and with that comes the start of a new semester.

‘Ugh,’ you might say, but you know you’ll want to look your best the first few days back to campus. The best way to beat the winter blues is to freshen up your wardrobe with the newest trends.

So much is happening in the world of women’s fashion. Piko tops, printed leggings and scarves are just a few of the things that are super hot right now.

These days comfort is king, and loose fitting tops reign supreme.

Piko tops are great basic tops to have in your closet. They fit very loose around the body but fit very snug in the arms. They also come in a variety of colors and are perfect for the printed legging trend.

Another loose fitting shirt is the Dolman top. The Dolman fits bag-

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Printed leggings can be found in many local boutiques or chain retail stores with pricetags under $25.

gy under the arms and usually has a three quarter length sleeve.

That top is personally one of my favorites. Throw it on with jeans or leggings, and you’re good to go.

The perfect accessory for any Dolman or Piko top is a scarf. So many solid colors and prints to make any outfit pop.

I’ve found that scarves are a little like potato chips in that once you have one you just have to have another and another.

The infinity style is my favorite. It allows you to simply put it on without having to worry about how you’re going to tie it.

If you can find a scarf that wraps

around your neck short enough, try layering a long necklace underneath.

Not long ago, black leather was something that rough and tough bikers wore while riding their Harley’s.

Now, leather is one of the mostchic materials out there. To rock some leather, try wearing faux leather pants or a shirt or sweater with some leather accents.

Don’t wear a leather top and bottom at the same time.

Subtlety is key; otherwise, it will come across as heavy, harsh and you will most definitely look like a biker.

Printed leggings. Need I say more?

They are beyond popular at the moment and it seems that every girl wants them.

Every print and color you can think of is available, from bright red and yellow Aztec print to subtle tan and brown.

When wearing printed or patterned leggings, wear a solid colored top to go with them. Never wear bright patterns on top and bottom.

Come back to school refreshed and in style with a few things added to your wardrobe. Whether it is a new scarf or a pair of printed leggings, you will look look good and feel even better on your first back. contact Breanna Harper at harperb@warhawks.ulm.edu

Across 1 Apply, as with a cotton swab 4 Dinner bills 8 Defeat decisively 14 Dean’s email suffix 15 Overlook 16 “Respect” singer Franklin 17 Hitchhike 19 Rented 20 Write back 21 Amazement 23 Pod fillers 24 Out of the wind 25 Far from being in agreement 28 More in need of moisturizer 30 __ noire: dreaded thing 31 Before today 33 Contact lens care brand 35 Indian prince 39 What a pep talk is meant to do 43 Pixieish 44 Strong veiny cheese 45 Chanced upon 46 Chess corner piece 49 Pizazz 51 Graduation garb 55 Quantity of 53-Down 58 Grifter’s game 59 Diminish 60 Prima __: opera star 61 Schoolchildren 63 Time relaxing in a chalet, and where the first words of 17-, 25-, 39-, and 51-Across may appear 66 Some nuclear trials 67 Earth’s natural satellite 68 Archaic 69 Nobel Prize-winning poet Pablo 70 Graph’s x or y 71 Nintendo’s Super __ console Down 1 Actress Messing of “Will & Grace” 2 “I challenge you to __!”

3 Took out, gangland-style 4 Conservative Brit 5 Bordeaux boyfriend 6 Offer at Sotheby’s 7 Great bargain 8 “Honor Thy Father” writer Gay 9 1,000-year Eur. realm 10 Come back into view 11 In a total fog 12 Use wool clippers on 13 Owned, in the Old Testament 18 K.C. Royal, e.g.

22 E.B. White’s “Charlotte’s __” 25 Ball-__ hammer 26 Normandy river 27 Naturally lit courtyard 29 Clothing patch type 31 Pale or malt brew 32 Baseball’s Hodges 34 PC-to-printer port 36 “Sesame Street” puppeteer 37 Had a meal 38 FDR successor 40 Italian dessert sometimes made with espresso 41 Like much post-Christmas business 42 Drudge 47 Black Sea port 48 Old USSR spy gp.

50 Golf instructors 51 TV from D.C. 52 Sharp, as an eagle’s eyesight 53 Photocopier supply 54 Only U.S. president born in Hawaii 56 Foot-to-leg joint 57 Hotel cleaning crew 60 Cozy rooms 62 U.K. business abbr.

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LocoRico spices up SUB with burrito bar concept

If you enjoy indulging into authentic burritos, cheesy nachos or even tortilla bowls LocoRico will be well worth your flex dollars.

LocoRico is located in the Sub and is now officially opened for business.

I had the pleasure of tasting a burrito before the opening and I’m convinced my late night visits to Taco Bell will soon be coming to an end.

The burrito, or any purchased meal, is made to order with toppings of your choice.

There were so many items to choose from. I was eager to just create one big concocted burrito. I decided to try beef instead of chicken or pork because beef tastes good on everything, right?

After choosing my meat, I had the choice to add pinto beans or black beans. Rice was also added on to my buritto I began to order. I was not actually asked if I wanted rice or not. So if you do not want it, be sure to hold the rice before ordering. Though, the rice did make the burrito better.

Sauces are the key ingredient to any tasty burrito. LocoRico offers a number of four sauces to choose from. The chipotle sauce gave the burrito a spicy after taste. Next time I’ll try their handmade salsa, it sounds promising.

Now, let’s talk about the size of this muy grande burrito. The burrito was bigger than a burger and wider than a slice of pizza.

I had to use both hands to devour their huge burritos. If you have a large appetite you will leave with a food baby-be prepared.

LocoRico is also a great place for vegetarians. There are several combinations that can be made without adding meat. Or, for those New Year’s resolutions that require healthier meals, a tortilla salad bowl is a good choice.

LocoRico is not only an excuse to avoid driving to Taco Bell, it’s also a great way to avoid applying there. If you’re looking for a job on campus, LocoRico is now hiring.

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Things to add to your resolutions list this semester

Complete a Pinterest project. You’ve always wanted to knit doggy booties, even if your dog prefers you don’t.

Become a Vine Sensation, or nah?

Spend an outrageous amount of money on something stupid. Hobby Lobby sells cotton candy machines.

Take a dance class with Tina Malone. You’ll be a natural at Afro-Caribbean jazz.

Give up ramen noodles. Seriously, it’s terrible.

Bring back crocs.

Bring back crocs while wearing gauchos.

Take a wrong turn on purpose, just to see where you’ll end up.

Try your hand at extreme couponing. Everyone needs 373 sticks of deodorant, right?

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Buy One Get One Free Daiquiris

Spend an entire day watching every movie playing in theaters. Yes, even the new one starring Nicholas Cage.

Welcome back ULM students with a 5% discount

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Sports

Nickname NBA jerseys encourage fun

Drew McCarty Sometimes in sports it is important to take a step back and remember that it is just a game.

The NBA did a great job of this on Jan. 10 when the two-time defending champions, the Miami Heat, took on the Brooklyn Nets at the Barclay Center. Heat shooting guard Ray Allen donned the nickname “J. Shuttlesworth”, paying homage to his acting days with Spike Lee and Denzel Washington in “He Got Game’.”

LeBron James wore “King James” as only he could and Chris “Birdman” Anderson wore “Birdman”, of course.

Teams should do fun things like this more often.

Is it partially a marketing gimmick?

Definitely. But that isn’t the point.

Seeing these grown men running up and down the court fighting for possessions and open shots, all while wearing nicknames on their backs stirred up some emotions inside of me.

The first thing that I thought was the cliché, overused saying, “it’s just a game.”Well guess what folks, it is.

The idea that sports is now a business has trickled all of the way down to Little League Baseball and Pop Warner football.

There are so many stories today of professional and college athletes who quit cold turkey because they simply lose the love for the sport that they play. This is largely because of the baggage of being an athlete in today’s world of sports. It’s time to get back to the underlying root of why sports exist, fun and friendly competition. The second thing I thought was “man, this is cool.”

The NBA has done the nickname gimmick before. How fun would it be to see this done in the NFL and even

in college football?

Personally, I would enjoy seeing what nicknames Peyton Manning or Drew Brees would wear on their back. If nothing else, it would give casual fans something to talk about. It seems like a logical thing to do maybe once or twice in the 16 week NFL season. Jersey sales would also get a boost in the weeks leading up to a nickname game.

The third thing that crossed my mind during the game is that the MLB should jump on the nickname train. The MLB is slowly being trampled out of mainstream popularity in the U.S. Having a week of nickname games or maybe even wearing nicknames in the All-Star Game could potentially be a lift in popularity with younger people. It is time for baseball to do something fun and exciting, but most importantly, different.

Last but not least, I commend the NBA for being trendsetters and stepping out of the box yet again. They truly seem to know “it’s just a game.” contact Drew McCarty at mccartdp@warhawks.ulm.edu

Lebron ‘King’ James

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The Miami Heat and Brooklyn Nets wore nickname jerseys on Friday, January 10.

Save money on your food purchases this semester! Did you know that every time you use your FLEX you are saving on taxes with every purchase at ALL dining locations on campus? Whether you want to grab yourself Starbucks, Subway or eat at our new “Build-Your-Own-Burrito” concept, LocoRico, it’s not only convenient, but you’re also saving money. LocoRico is opening Spring 2014!

We have an assortment of meal plans available to meet your needs, even for commuters.

• 20 Schulze meals per semester and $275 FLEX - $400 • ANY amount of FLEX you would like to purchase • 30 all you care to eat Schulze meals - $150 Or if you spend more time on campus and would prefer we provide all of your meals we offer something for you as well.

• 19 meals per week and $50 FLEX - $1355 ($4.15 per meal) • 15 meals per week and $150 FLEX - $1365 ($5.78 per meal) • 10 meals per week and $500 FLEX - $1387 ($6.43 per meal) • 55 meals per semester and $400 FLEX- $750 If interested, or would like more information, purchase your meal plan today by adding it onto your Fee Bill online at http://www.campusdish.com/en-US/CSSW/UnivLAMonroe/