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NEWS CALENDAR Monday, 3-17 Come Celebrate Holi in Strauss Hall room 107 at 3 - 4 p.m. Holi is widely celebrated festival throughout India. The festival announces the arrival of spring and the passing of winter. There will be food and color fun Women’s History Speaker Judge Ann McIntyre in the University Library Conference Center at 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Student Guitar Recital in Emy-Lou Biedenharn Recital Hall at 7:30 - 9 p.m. Guitar students of Daniel Sumner are featured. The recital is free and open to the public.
Tuesday, 3-18 Grad Finale 2014 in the SUB Ballroom from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. ULM Choral Concert at an off-campus church at 7:30 - 9 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.
Wednesday, 3-19 ULM Day at Bossier Parish Community College from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Thursday, 3-20 Low Brass Ensemble Concert in Emy-Lou Biedenharn Recital Hall from 7:30 - 9 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.
Saturday, 3-22 Browse on the Bayou in the Brown Gymnasium from 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. The event is a specially designed campus visitation day for high school juniors and seniors. Low Brass Studio Concert in EmyLou Biedenharn Recital Hall from 3 4:30 p.m.
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1 Syria Assad hints at re-election plan (MCT) — Syrian lawmakers Thursday approved revisions to the nation’s electoral law amid mounting indications that President Bashar Assad plans to run for a new, seven-year term. Assad, whose current mandate ends in July, has frequently hinted that he would seek re-election under the terms of a new constitution approved in 2012. The Syrian parliament has been modifying the nation’s election law in accordance with the new constitution, though no date has yet been set for elections.
2 San Antonio New library uses e-books (MCT) — The new public library on San Antonio’s south side is miss-
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ing something that once seemed unthinkable: books. The south central Texas city’s completely digital library, known as the BiblioTech, lets Bexar County readers check out up to five books at a time on their devices from home or wherever they are. Military personnel can even download the latest bestseller from Afghanistan. No device? No problem. Locals can check out tablets or ereaders for free. Or they can use the library’s 48 iMac desktop computers.
5 Malaysia Missing plane may be foul play
“There’s another path available and we hope that President Putin is willing to seize that path,” Obama told reporters as he sat next to newly installed Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk. “But if he does not, I am very (MCT) — Aviation experts are reconfident that the international com- turning to the theory that Malaysia munity will stand strongly behind the Airlines flight 370 fell victim to foul Ukrainian government in preserving play. its unity and its territorial integrity.” “Somebody did something deliberate,” said Mikael Robertsson, cofounder of FlightRadar24, which tracks about 120,000 flights per day. Robertsson said the transponder, which pilots use for communications, switched off 40 minutes into the flight, (MCT) — The 18-year-old who sued something that could happen only if her parents for financial support and it was turned off or if the plane had college tuition returned home Tues- been destroyed. day night, a lawyer for her parents Among the 13 countries now (MCT) — President Barack Obama announced Wednesday, possibly searching for the missing plane, the delivered an Oval Office rebuke ending a court case that attracted in- United States is moving the navy deWednesday to Russian President ternational media attention. stroyer USS Kidd from the Gulf of Vladimir Putin with Ukraine’s new The court case remains unset- Thailand — the original flight path — prime minister at his side, warning tled, said Angelo Sarno, the attorney. westward to the Strait of Malacca. that the U.S. and the international But Rachel Canning and her parents The Reuters news agency, citing community would be “forced to apply have begun to resolve their issues in unidentified sources, reported Fria cost” should Russia refuse to with- private. The decision to sue attracted day that the aircraft might have been draw from Crimea. worldwide attention headed northwest toward India.
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1776: American Revolution: British forces evacuate Boston, ending the Siege of Boston 1780: American Revolution: George Washington grants the Continental Army a holiday “as an act of solidarity with the Irish in their fight for independence” 1958: The United States launches the Vanguard 1 satellite 1 9 8 5 : Serial killer Richard Ramirez commits his first two murders in Los Angeles, Ca. Birth: Kate Greenaway, an English writer, is born in 1846 Death: Helen Hayes, an American Actress, dies in 1993 from heart failure.
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The men of Delta Sigma Phi recently teamed up with The Wesley Foundation to reach out for a day of service to help clean up the town of Mangham.
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Bruno travels to Korea to receive honorary doctorate President Nick Bruno recently traveled to South Korea to visit the three universities that send exchange students to ULM. While there, Bruno received an Honorary Doctorate of Business Administration from Hanbat National University in Daejon, South Korea. He is the only non-Korean to receive this honor from Hanbat. Bruno and Hanbat President Won Mook Lee also signed an agreement to expand on an existing exchange program between the universities. The exchange program began in 2011. It promotes degrees in business, computer science, engineering and
English. He also signed existing agreements at Chungnam National University and Geumgang University. The Memorandum of Understanding with Geumgang University agrees to participate in exchange programs of students, faculty and staff. It also establishes a 2+2 program, which allows students to complete an associate’s degree at a community college and then complete a bachelor’s degree at a four-year college. For the full story pick up next week’s issue of The Hawkeye
Mock Trial teams complete second season with victories ULM sent two teams, a gold and marooon squad, to the American Mock trial Association Regional Tournament. The gold squad finished 4-4 with victories over the University of Texas, University of Memphis and Middle Tennessee State University. They placed 10th out of 22 teams. According to the scoring system, the gold squad had the fourthtoughest schedule. The maroon squad finished with a 3-5 record with victories over the University of
Mississippi and Samford. ULM is the only four-year public university in the state of Louisiana with an AMTA affiliated mock trial team. ULM’s mock trial team was founded in 2013 and this was its second year competing. The gold squad is coached by attorney Robert Noel and the maroon squad is coached by attorney Kyle Moore. For the full story pick up next week’s issue of The Hawkeye
Fishing team reels in third place at championship Fishers Nick LaDart and Brian Eaton won $4,000 in prize money at the FLW College National Championship fishing tournament. The points earned from the tournament will go towards the team’s yearly total in Cabela’s School of the Year competition. It honors the collegiate team with the most points at the end of the season. ULM’s fishing team is the defending School of the Year Champion. The season ends in June.
LaDart is a senior kinesiology major. Eaton is a senior pre-nursing major.
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Left to right: Brian Eaton and Nick LaDart at the competition.
International student funding goes down, elections come up by Kaitlyn Huff
SGA senators are gearing up for elections as April draws closer with possible changes to the constitution and by-laws. With a surplus of RSO scholarships to grant, senators also look for those around campus who may need it. Although SGA will no longer be able to provide thousand dollar scholarships annually to international students. Sami Owens, director of International Student Programs and Services, spoke on behalf of the scholarships awarded to two international students a year, one thousand dollars for each student, provided by SGA for academic success and ambition. “The scholarships are mainly need based, but we take into account academics, community service and achievements as well,” Owens said. SGA has been providing the scholarships with their funds, but after reviewing the guidelines have found that they will only be able to provide a single five hundred dollar scholarship a semester. Therefore, SGA will no longer be able award two $1,000 scholarships yearly to international students. According to SGA Advisor Laura Knotts, it would be against the rules for them to do so. “We do still have the money from Zombie Outrun, which totals at about one thousand. We could always use those funds for the students,” said Knotts. Erin Foster, department head of research and judicial affairs, presented possible changes to the SGA constitution. Article five, regarding the impeachment of senators and executive members, reads that only senators have the right to impeach. “[My committee and I] feel that executives should also be given the right to impeach, as we are mostly the ones to come under fire for this,” Foster said. Changes have also been suggested for article twelve, regarding the freshmen senate and number of senators for each college. Foster said the change would move the number of freshmen senators from each college from two to three.
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Treasurer Adrian LeJeune reported SGA’s budget stands at $93,613.79 at the SGA meeting last Tuesday.
Three $500 passed unanimously: the Student Athlete Advisory Committee for fundraisers and T-shirts, Delta Tau Alpha for travel funds for a national conference and Alpha-ASP for medical supplies. “We felt that this was a necessary change with the new college structure,” Foster said. The student body will vote on all changes to the constitution during election time. Elections will take place April 2-3. Tri Beta, a biology honor society, also came to SGA and requested a $500 RSO scholarship to help them co-host the regional conference of the honor society. Foster said they plan to use the money to help those who cannot pay the registration fee. The fee is $110 per person. “We also need to buy nametags and pay for travel expenses,” Foster said. The ULM chapter of Tri Beta may have the chance to host a regional or national conference after co-hosting this
upcoming regional conference. Victoria Eymard, a junior kinesiology major, spoke on behalf of Phi Mu sorority for a $100 sponsorship for their upcoming volleyball tournament. “All of our proceeds go to the Children’s Miracle Network, to the local hospital in Arkansas. The SGA would be on all of the t-shirts, and would reflect well on the SGA and your philanthropy,” Eymard said. The funds will not be processed until April, detracting from the allotted number of scholarships for the upcoming month. Due to paperwork concerns, Eymard presented her request early contact Kaitlyn Huff at huffka@warhawks.ulm.edu
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HAWKEYE P.O.V.
I’m lovin’ Lent
Rushing through school not beneficial The idea of finally being done with school is enough to make any of us jump like we just spent all 500 dollars of flex on caffeine filled esspresso shots from Starbucks. But, as advising and finals approach, and you realize you’re that much closer to dancing off this campus, there are a few things to remember. Rushing through school may not be the best idea. At least not in the long run. Squeezing in 20 hours when you’re struggling with 15 hours and a job isn’t worth ruining your GPA. If the first thing you think of when you look back on college so far is how tired and stressed you are all the time, you’re probably doing it wrong. Take your time, study hard and don’t stress. But, more importantly, don’t let your desire to be done with school make you miss out on anyting. Have you been to Mardi Gras ball? Have you attended a football game? Have you seen one of those cool projected movies in the Grove? You’ve got your whole life to work, pay bills and spend evenings in the local bar with co-workers. But, the chance to participate in Spring Fever events and rush week are gone once you have a degree in hand. And being like that creepy guy in high school that graduated, realized he misses it and now spends his time trolling around the hallways and visiting teachers is not an option. There’s only one chance to get it right, and it has to be now. Any college student has heard from some sibing, parent, aunt or uncle that the “real world” stinks. Why rush to become a part of it? Growing-up and becoming an adult with responsiblities will never run away from you. But, being young and free will.
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Kaitlyn Huff Being raised as a Catholic can be a blessing and a curse. The curse mainly comes from the stigmas that surround the religion and the assumptions others make. But, as a child, nothing seemed more awful than the season of Lent. Nowadays, the practice seems almost outdated and as ancient as the church itself. Lent is about self-denial and fasting in preparation of the holy days to come. It lasts 44 days for Roman Catholics, beginning with Ash Wednesday and ending on Holy Saturday. A lot of the priests I grew up listening to likened the experience to the 40 days Jesus Christ spent in the wilderness. But, at home, I was always taught to treat Lent as a way of bettering myself and improving what I could by either giving something up or making a certain promise. Over the years I’ve given up almost everything I could think of within reason, and have tried to give up homework more times than acceptable. But, this year, it just so happens to be fast food and soda. While it’s difficult, it is helping my bank account stay full. Of course Lent isn’t for everyone, but it’s a good idea. I’m not the most religious person in the world, but I’ve always participated when the time came simply because I do believe it helps improve the val-
ue of life. Even if it’s just for 40 some odd days. If your self-control is lacking, it wouldn’t be recommended you participate. Cheating and completely disregarding the promises and vows made at the start can ruin the spirit of the season and, in effect, cheapen it for others. It’s not that difficult to avoid eating meat on Fridays, and there are plenty of places that make fantastic fish dishes. If you still want to participate and doubt your ability to stick with your promise, find those that will help you stay on track. Or make a promise that you can realistically live up to. As a college student, I’m going to purchase some fast food at some point during the week. In response to that, I’ve allowed two meals a week to come from a fast food restaurant, in case there is no other option. Find friends that will make you feel guilty for even considering cheating, or those who will join you and give
up the same things you are. It’s always easier to get through caffeine withdrawals when someone else understands your pain. And if going without isn’t your style, try to accomplish something. Give to those in need; help provide food for the hungry. But, most of all, realize that Lent is more than suffering through 44 days without a chocolate bar. After a month of celebrating the good times, pigging out on king cake and other Mardi Gras specialties, it’s good to realize that not everyone has the privilege to let the good times roll. Use the time between the parades and Easter to improve upon yourself, whether it be spiritually or physically. While it may be an old-fashioned idea in today’s world, giving instead of taking will always be a practice most of us need to work on and a Lenten promise is a good way to accomplish that. contact Kaitlyn Huff at huffka@warhawks.ulm.edu
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#FreeBoosie nothing to celebrate all be worried about other things in life that are a 100 times more important than Boosie being released? Celebrating the release of anyone from prison who was there because he or she committed a crime like it is an accomplishment is definitely going way overboard. Why aren’t the people who deserve to be celebrated getting the acknowledgement they deserve? It’s not very often that you see Facebook, Twitter or Instagram blowing up that much when an African American male graduates from high school or college. There is not this much talk and excitement when an African American gets a job and is able to give back to his community. If we as Americans, especially African Americans, are going to celebrate anything, it should be to celebrate those young black men who are striving to actually do something with their lives and make a difference. Last week, the ever so popular free Boosie hashtags swarmed social media sites once again. What kind of example is being set today? Youth and young adults can make all A’s on their report These hashtags, T-shirts and other paraphernalia have been around since 2009 when the southern card, make the winning shot at the game, get a scholarship or graduate and still feel as though they Louisiana-born rapper Lil Boosie was sent to jail on drug charges. have not accomplished anything. After spending four years in a Louisiana State Penitentiary, he is a free man and his supporters Why? Because there are not enough people celebrating the things they work so hard to earn. are ecstatic to hear about it. Fans are once more raving on social media sites, proclaiming their ex- No one is giving them the pat on the back, bragging about them everywhere they go, or just telling citement and getting pumped for new music. them how proud they are of the things they are doing or the choices they are making. Since I am neither a crazed fan nor a devoted follower, I was not sure what the uproar was about It is important to encourage, support and celebrate one another for the good, positive things we or why #freeboosie was everywhere, yet again. Even when I realized who he was and what was go- do in life. Sometimes people just need to know that someone cares about them and the things they ing on, I still did not understand why there was so much excitement. are doing. Despite everything his supporters have said or are saying now, I am only excited about one thing Let us celebrate those who have in fact done something to be celebrated. Let us celebrate the after hearing he has been released. things and people who truly deserve celebration, rather than give negative things positive attenThat is that maybe, just maybe, I will never ever have to see anything pertaining to #freeboosie tion. ever again. Now that he is free, you guys can finally do away with the hashtags and T-shirts. contact Traneshia Stormer at Why are all these people rejoicing over the fact that someone just got out of prison? Shouldn’t we stormetc@warhawks.ulm.edu
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In memory of H.P. Jones Ukrainian Crisis Ides of March, sparks student interest memorial trees by Kaitlyn Huff
Russia has a base It seemed as though the Olympics just ended when word of Russian forces invading Ukraine reached the U.S. Months of tension between government officials and protesters exploded into deadly violence and a tense stand off between world powers. As a soldier, Kelly Conley has taken an interest in the Ukrainian Crisis. The senior history major said her main worry is that the United States will intervene and try to stop Russia when the situation hasn’t changed. “We are already involved with so many countries that hate us, that only puts more tension on the United States,” Conley said. The origins of the Crisis can be traced to August 1991, according to BBC’s timeline. Te n s i o n s mounted as U k r a i n i a n Conley President Viktor Yanukovych’s cabinet abandoned an agreement with the European Union to pursue closer ties with Russia. Violence exploded after protests turned deadly. The Ukrainian parliament passed anti-protest laws. Three protesters were reported to have died of gunshot wounds while others seized regional government offices. Yanukovych resigned from his position and fled to Russia. The violent state continues to rise, leading Ukraine to see its bloodiest day in almost 70 years, according to BBC. With 88 casualties in 48 hours, Kiev was in chaos. Pro-Russian gunmen seized buildings in the Crimean capital, as the Russian parliament approved Russian troops in Ukraine. “It is hard to say what Putin’s
in the Crimean Peninsula. intentions are. He claims it is for the good and he has moved his military into Ukraine, and then pulled out,” Conley said. Conley believes the Ukrainian people should be the most worried; if a war should erupt they would be caught in the crossfire. Conley said the U.S. government should only intervene if it threatens America. Dylan Crowell, a senior history major, was not surprised by the Crisis, but the timing. “The best way to say it is you have a people who is fed up with corruption in their government and at the same time you have a foreign government trying to take back what was their’s, but not their’s,” Crowell said. Crowell keeps up with the Crisis out of concern for his family. “I have family that is in the armed forces so I don’t think we should get involved in it. We have no real concern or problem to deal with Ukraine, especially with what our current administration is trying to do with the defense b u d g e t ,” Crowell said. Ukrainian parliament voted to create a 60,000 strong Crowell N a t i o n a l Guard while Russia still occupies the Crimean Peninsula. President Obama welcomed Ukraine’s interim Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk and pledged to stand with Ukraine. contact Kaitlyn Huff at huffka@wwarhawks.ulm.edu
honor late professor by Kaitlyn Huff
Students, faculty and family gathered under Stubbs oak tree to honor the memory of the late history professor Horace Perry “H.P.” Jones with The Ides of March poetry reading. Jeffrey Anderson, advisor of Phi Alpha Theta history honor society, said Jones started the poetry reading some time ago and that they miss him very much. With English professor Mary Adams, Phi Alpha Theta decided to continue the traditional poetry reading and hopes the tradition will last well into the future. Students, faculty and family members of Jones read and recited poems, surrounded by the odd trinkets and items that became associated with Jones over the years. “The suit of armor was something that belonged to H.P. Jones, as with the boar’s head and the cat puzzle picture. He would bring them out whenever he had the poetry readings I think because he wanted it to look odd,” Anderson said. Jones would often dress up in academic gowns and a cap with wigs. “We brought out a few things, the blonde hair for the boar. Just seemed like it would look good that way. Sometimes he would put a Viking hat on it, my Viking hat was too heavy so I figured I’d just wear mine,” Anderson said. While Jones’ youngest daughter passed out tootsie rolls from the famous prosthetic leg, Anderson displayed the official cobra and mongoose symbol of Phi Alpha Theta, completing the odd atmosphere. Anderson said the symbol represents the serpent of wisdom throttling the mongoose of ignorance. “It has deep symbolic meaning,”
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H.P. Jones passed away March 19, 2013. Jones started the Ides of March poetry reading several years ago and Phi Alpha Theta decided to continue the tradition.
Anderson said. Before the readings began, attendees traded stories and memories of Jones while the theme from “Rocky” played. Andrew Price was Jones’ grad assistance when he first entered graduate school. He said this isn’t his first time attending the poetry reading. It’s his first time without Jones. Price described Jones as everything rolled into one. He recalled Jones crying at the drop of a hat, even in the middle of class, if something moved him. “It didn’t matter, he was so in touch with the human condition. There were some things that weren’t funny that just made him laugh because he just felt moved to laughter,” Price said. Price also recalled Jones’ secret storage closet he kept in Stubbs, filled with odd items that allegedly no one knew he had access to. “I feel that H.P. was almost like a walking human condition. If you talked to him, if you were around him enough it was like being in touch with something much bigger than yourself,” Price said. Before the reading began, SGA advisor Laura Knotts announced the
“All are worthy.” Mary Adams, English professor planned memorial trees to honor H.P. Jones and other late professors. Bryson Belaire, a sophomore prepharmacy major, read a poem entitled “The Legacy of Trees.” “I’ve never met Dr. Jones but I hear all these good stories about him and I know he was very well liked on campus and touched a lot of lives,” Belaire said. Price said Jones was more interested in other people than himself, and never talked down to or about his students. “I feel that that’s the takeaways that he was so interested in, inspiring students. He cared a lot about people. Even if he’s missed, we can still carry on what he did,” Price said. Adams sent everyone off with the traditional farewell Jones was so fond of. “All are worthy,” Adams said. contact Kaitlyn Huff at huffka@wwarhawks.ulm.edu
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GRADUATING in May? If yes, then Grad Finale is for you! Grad Finale is your one stop graduation shop! Purchase a cap, gown, diploma frame and more from the bookstore • Purchase your invitations • Purchase the official ULM Class ring from Balfour (see a 3D version of the ring at www.ulm.edu/alumni) • Have your financial aid exit interview • Visit with representatives of the ULM Graduate school • Visit with the Small Business Development Center • Visit with Career Connections • Visit with La Capitol Federal Credit Union • Have a free graduation photo taken • FREE Lunch provided by Taco Bell Visit with all of the above in one place: Tuesday, March 18th 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Top of the SUB Grad Finale is sponsored by the ULM Alumni Association & the 31 Ambassadors – for more information call 342-5420
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‘Saint’ spews claims of sin by Landius Alexander
For the second Thursday in a row, a man showed up preaching loudly and insulting students in the Quad. He didn’t answer what church he was from or his denomination. He refused to say his name and said to call him Saint Matthew. A large crowd of students stood around watching and listening to his antics. Some responded to his yelling. Others filmed and took pictures. A couple of students formed a prayer circle for him. Police officers showed up in case any trouble occurred. At one point Wendell Brumfield, vice president of student affairs, came down advising students to “use good common sense” and move on with their day. Brumfield said, “How long will he stay? As long as kids listen is as long as he’ll stay.” Donna Bernard, the media relations director, said his actions contradicted his proclaimed religion of Christianity. “He was terribly rude and made no sense,” said Bernard. “Of course
“He doesn’t walk in love. He doesn’t care about the truth.” Garrett Boyte, communications major we don’t know what he was thinking or what his intentions are, but we don’t believe that he was sincere in his words. “ Bernard also believes he may be trying to enrage someone enough to attack him, which would allow him to file a lawsuit. “If you want to engage him, that’s fine, but probably a good rule of thumb is when a person’s not making really good sense, what’s the sense in visiting with him,” Bernard said. The man wore a body-sign with phrases like “baby killers,” “false religions” and “rebellious women” claiming various groups of people should fear God’s judgment. He also called students chronic masturbators
and said everyone in a fraternity was going to hell. He also appeared to be sexist, yelling made-up words like “sa-whore-ities” and “feminazis”, called all women lesbians and said women need to stay in the kitchen where they belong. Hope Barton, a senior communications major, found his act rude. “Whether you are religious or not, you should respect others. It’s pretty low to call people awful names just to rile them up in hopes of a lawsuit.” Garrett Boyte, a junior communications major, wants people to understand that the man isn’t a Christian. “He doesn’t walk in love. He doesn’t care about the truth. And he clearly hasn’t been effected by what really is the Good News [sic],” Boyte said. Boyte said the best thing to do with people like this was “to love them, pity them and pray for them.” contact Landius Alexander at alexanlc@warhawks.ulm.edu
A man who said to call him Saint Matthew appeared in the Quad Thursday morning. He stayed until 3:30 p.m., the same time frame the last guy, who identified himself as “Stephen” stayed and preached on Feb. 27.
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Sister explains what it means to be feminist by Gwendolyn Ducre
Sister Kathleen Cain believes in people and their power to change the world. As a feminist, Cain wants women to help other women change the world. Last Tuesday, Cain gave a speech with a presentation featuring notable women like Oprah Winfrey and Helen Keller to spread awareness about women in history. “I would categorize myself as a feminist in the good sense. To be feminine you have to be true to your feminine self. It’s not out there rebel rousing, that could be a part of it but it’s going out and standing up for your own convections,” said Cain. “I am a feminist. We need to be about helping people be in a better place than where they are.” Cain said the worst thing women do is not help other women. “One of the hardest things for women is that they compete against themselves. We need to learn to work as a team, not as a competition,” Cain said. Cain believes that if women help other women, then there is nothing they cannot do. But the fight for equality is ongoing. “There is not equality. There is not equality in pay, there is not equality
in professions as far as advancement. It’s not there,” said Cain. “But saying that, there are more women in places where they can influence things so it is moving much faster.” Lacy Falke, a junior medical laboratory science major, said Cain’s speech helped her focus on her goals as a woman. After Falke’s Falke major was cut, she wasn’t sure if she wanted to finish her college career with it. She was discouraged. But Cain’s speech inspired her to continue and go on to get her master’s. Cain works for St. Francis Medical Center in downtown Monroe. contact Gwendolyn Ducre at ducregk@warhawks.ulm.edu
For more stories on Women’s History Month events visit: ulmhawkeyeonline.com Sister Kathleen Cain visited ULM to give a speech for Women’s History Month last Tuesday
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Proceeds from Germany’s table went to ULM’s greenhouse by Ashley Lyons
Tables with food from all over the world filled the SUB Ballroom, spreading culture, love and awareness of ULM’s expanding greenhouse. Marcelo Gomez, a senior biology major, said the fair is a calling to the traditions of many different countries and a way for students to spread their culture to other students. Gomez said they always run out of food early. He is the resource director for the international students. The officers for the international students, along with volunteers, are the ones who put together the fair every year. “I love this place,” said Gomez. “I usually come here and spend like ten bucks and eat food from everywhere in the world.” Gomez said the students really know how to cook and it’s healthy. “It’s way better than spending six bucks at taco bell,” he said. “My favorites are always the Middle Eastern countries. I like India.” Senior Isabelle Rocher brought crepes made with a recipe from her great grandmother, along with apple cake and other dishes. “I’m very attached to my family,” said Rocher. “I’m far away and I don’t have my family here so I try to cook and actually have the taste from back home. I miss French food a lot.” All of the dishes Rocher prepared for the fair came from her family. Her mother sends them to her to cook and enjoy. Rocher is from Bressuire in the northwest of France near Normandy. She came here four years ago for tennis and a degree in marketing and management. She graduates this May. The International Food Fair also gave another group of students the opportunity to spread the word about ULM’s greenhouse. All the proceeds from the Germany table went towards fixing up the greenhouse. Matthew Herron, a biology grad student, said the idea to use the Germany table to fund-raise for the greenhouse was a group effort. “We were just throwing ideas around one night very late on campus,” Herron said. Kevon White, a biology grad student, said the Germany table started when him and a German student in
photo courtesy of Matthew Herron
The greenhouse, located near Garrett Hall, in Novemeber 2010. Herron said the building wasn’t being taken care of and needed a lot of work done. Through student effort, the greenhouse has been cleaned up.
After photo courtesy of the Office of Public Information
Marcelo Gomez and Isabelle Rocher worked the International Food Fair last Monday. Rocher hosted the French table.
photo courtesy of Matthew Herron
photo courtesy of the Office of Public Information
Sameer Wadhwa spread German culture and greenhouse awareness at the Internation Food Fair last Monday.
his lab realized Germany wasn’t represented at the International Food Fair. Looking back at its success and thinking about how to raise funds for the greenhouse, they decided it would be a good idea to combine the causes. Herron said it’s been a studentdriven effort since the beginning. Students have been chipping away at the greenhouse, to clean it up, since 2009 when a graduate student before him noticed that the building wasn’t being taken care of. The greenhouse doesn’t have an automated water system. Students and volunteers are watering it everyday by hand and there is still a lot of
work to be done. Herron said that maybe there could be a community garden in its future where students could grow their own food, but it wouldn’t be possible without student involvement. “One of our main goals right now is to involve students and try to make the greenhouse a place worth caring about, a beautiful place where students can hang out,” Herron said. They plan to get a bench back there and turn the place into a nature sanctuary with lots of trees and a birdhouse. “We’ve got lots of trees growwwing so overtime as they grow up, it will be like a mini forest,” said Her-
The greenhouse in June 2013. With the money made from Germany’s table, Herron hopes to put a bench in the greenhouse and to one day transform the building into a beautiful nature sanctuary. ron. “There are so many cool things about it.” Herron believes the greenhouse could be a great place for students to enjoy themselves, but it’s also useful for biology classes. There are several labs just about plants and they use the greenhouse regularly. Sameer Wadhwa, a junior biology major, said he heard about the greenhouse from Herron in a bio lab and decided to participate in the Germany table. “I thought it would be really neat to work with the greenhouse, because when I was younger I wasn’t really exposed to plants or anything of that,” said Wadhwa. “I wanted to learn more, get involved, for my en-
richment.” Herron said he, White and Wadhwa have been a close team during this and that Wadhwa was very gungho about it. They raised $95 for the greenhouse through the International Food Fair. “Not bad for a first fundraiser,” said Herron. “Sometimes you make money and sometimes you generate notice for your cause. So even if we didn’t make a ton of money, people got the word.” The boys hope that maybe one day they can start a garden club. Wadhwa said any students interested can contact them for more information. contact Ashley Lyons at lyonsar@warhawks.ulm.edu
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Sexy social images still desirable to men by Amber Mccormick
Throughout the ages, women’s images have been altered a great deal. Those image changes have been brought about by social and fashion evolution. Fashion 70 years ago consisted of ankle length dresses and skirts with little to no skin showing when it came to shirts. Compared to modern day, this is extremely conservative. Even then, marketing in fashion usually had a way of selling an image. Today, marketers advertise by putting a model in revealing clothing or in a sexual position. Modern college girls have taken this style to heart and have made it their own. While those who can’t fit into the styles or trends, are considered to be out of style. Jalen Jack, a graphic design major, said he doesn’t judge a girl by the way she appears. He’s less interested in how sexy she looks. Jack also said a girl’s shape doesn’t effect how attractive he is to her, but he couldn’t say “the same about the other 95 percent of the male community.” “When it comes to girls, I know looks aren’t always everything. I’d choose the “not- sosexy” girl to avoid the inevitable drama that arises,” Jack said. Suyapa Pineda, a junior psychology major, said those ‘95 percent’ of men look for woman who is desirable to the eyes and mind.
“Men are predetermined to desire women In the Nair commercial, viewers can easily who basically look like a supermodel,” Pineda identify the change of fashion. The older said. Try to be confident; this is a big turn commercial had women in “short shorts” and on for men. Be yourself. Do not try to shape a loose top. The current commercial has short yourself to a skinny beautiful woman you saw dresses and short skirts. on TV.” While the Nair commercial doesn’t keen Modern fashion is becoming more in on sexual appeal, other ads do. In another inspirational to those who take to fashion commercial, a company tries to sell razors by styles for their own. Woman in music videos using sex appeal. It pictures a couple in the and magazine ads are edited and altered shower and has them using both razors. to look perfect. But in reality, the models The woman is tall, blond and themselves do no not look like the woman skinny. viewers see. Onymyechi Mgbau, a sophomore biology major, said guys can’t make up their minds. Magbu believes that a woman should feel comfortable in their own skin rather than relying on cosmetics and surgery to make them look Baer beautiful. “Guys say they want the whole ‘natural’ thing but they always pick the “fake” girl,” Mgbau said. In commercials, some companies are doing flash back to some of their former ads. In these photo courtsey of Google Images ads it broadcasts models using their products and then will go to a flash-forward of their current ad. In the current ad the models are contact Amber Mccormick at slim and dressed in modern style of clothing. mccormal@warhawks.ulm.edu
Pianists, guitarist, rappers and singers... ULM’s Got Talent by Tyler Smith
There aren’t many people who have the courage to perform in a room full of people. However, if they knew they could win something that is worth the try, they just might. Students performed their talents Thursday in front of their peers at ULM’s Got Talent, with the chance to win prize money. Students showed their musical and vocal abilities with guitar, piano, as well as singing and rapping. They had the chance to win $400 for first place, $200 for second, or $100 for third. Yuna Choi, a freshman pre-pharmacy major, won first place after playing the piano and said the experience was “awesome.” She performed her favorite piece called “Fantasies Impromptu” by Frederic Chopin, a piece she said took a lot of practice. Choi said her mother taught her the basics of piano when she was six and she’s loved it ever since. She also said that she liked playing the piano so much that she “would find pieces online and practice them.” Choi said piano is all about practice and that when you love something, you will always keep practicing. Alberta Greene, former ULM graduate, hosted the talent show and kept the showing going by interacting with the audience between each performance.
Greene asked students from the audience to come on stage to show their talents and gave prizes to those who did. While some students sang and danced, one student did a yoga stunt. Another student balanced a chair on his mouth. She also asked twenty students from the audience to come on stage to join her in a dance to the hit song “Happy” by Pharrell Williams. Javon Simms, a freshman kinesiology major, attended the event and said, “ I enjoyed... everyone who performed gave it their all and enjoyed themselves.” Simms was also one of the students from the audience who showed his talent. He rapped a “Tupac Shakur song in Biggie Smalls voice.” Shaterrica Sampson, senior psychology major who worked the event said, the event as a whole was enjoyable. “It’s a fun event for those who come to watch, as well as those who are participating,” Sampson said. Maggie Warren, coordinator of student development said, “This is an annual event we do every spring.” Warren said they want as many students to participate as possible because they want to showcase the finer things that ULM has to offer. contact Tyler Smith at smithtw@warhawks.ulm.edu
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Women: don’t turn into a monster, turn into a friend
GWENDOLYN DUCRE Alright ladies, it’s time to end all fights and bickering, tighten up those panty hoses and act like ladies. For years, women have always acted odd against one another. Some actually have reasons, while others make up their own. What it all boils down to is jealousy. Some women are jealous of other women, and it shows. When a woman has jealous for another woman, they are no longer human. Instead, they mutate into evil little monsters. These monsters are so great at what they do, they’ll become your friend just to keep tabs on what you’re doing and when. So, watch out. They’re out to kill.
I’ve witness woman who would become friends with a girl, who was dating a guy she was interested in, just to be close with her boyfriend. The ‘monster’ would constantly make plans with the girlfriend in hopes she would invite her boyfriend. The girlfriend was so blind, the ‘monster’ came empty handed and left with the guy in her arms. They’re everywhere. These ‘monsters’ transform into anything, just to get what’s yours. Though these creatures are smart and powerful they are not to blame for most of your worries. It’s important for other women to be responsible in recognizing these monsters dead on. You have to be quick. Kill them with kindness, and sencerity. You can’t blame theme for trying. You blame yourself for letting them win. Women should be more than the catty females men think we all are. The stigma of women gossiping and being immature needs to end now. You can’t complain about being compared to everyone else just because you’d rather know what everyone else is doing. We have to do better, to be better.
Since it’s Woman in History
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month, I challenge all woman to make history and end all jealousy and the pettiness that comes with it. Help one another, don’t be discouraging to others dreams or ambitious, no matter how outrageous they might be. Nowadays, women are quick to claim another woman a friend. If you’re going to be friends play the role and take the responsibilities that comes with the friendship. Don’t turn into a ‘monster’. We have enough as is. contact Gwendolyn Ducre at ducregk@warhawks.ulm.edu
Loud music in headphones can cause future hearing loss by Traneshia Stormer
photo courtsey of Action On Hearing Loss Foundation
Many students walk around campus listening to music on headphones, ear buds, etc. But how many are aware of the impact that these things can have? Like any other part of the human body, too much use can cause damage. Repeated exposure to any loud noise, over time, can cause hearing loss. Although, headphones may not always be the cause of hearing loss, or damaged, playing music too loud while using headphone can potentially be a problem. Robert Beiny, the director of audiologist the Hearing Healthcare Practice, said in an online article that research has shown that people listen to music at levels that are too high for the human ear. Some people may not even be aware that their music is too loud or that human ears cannot handle high volumes for an extended amount of time. The simplest rule is that if others around you can hear your music, then it is probably too loud. Marc-Anthony McMillon, a junior marketing major, said he’s always listened to loud music. He noticed a
change in his hearing since he was a child. He would often ask people to repeat what they say because he could not hear them. “When I was younger, my hearing went bad. Now, I listen to music at a constant level, “McMillon said. Any level above 90 decibels can Cobb cause longterm damage to hearing. Medline Plus, a service of the U.S. National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health, said that headphones could get too as loud as 110 decibels. There are so many people who are not aware of the damage that can be caused by loud music. Beiny also said listening to loud music over a long time will gradually weaken the structures in the ear. This can cause conditions such as ringing (tinnitus) or muffled hearing. Listening to music at high volumes through headphones may also cause life-long hearing loss. Chelsey Cobb, a junior pharmacy
major, said she has to turn down her volume when she’s listening to her music on her Dr. Dre Beats. Cobb said she can definatly notice the diffrence.Cobb says her iPhone headphones are better for softer tone songs. “My iPhone headphones are fine. Only my Beats give me a headache. The volumes differ, I think, because the Beats cover my entire ear,” said Cobb. Whereas, the iPhones are smaller so less sound can come from them...listening to loud music on my headphones hurt my ear drums. It sucks because I like songs with bass,”Cobb said. Dr. James E. Foy, DO, an osteopathic pediatrician from Vallejo California, said in an online article that as a rule of thumb, you should only use music devices at levels up to 60 percent of its maximum volume for a total of 60 minutes a day. The louder the volume, the shorter the duration should be. When listening to music, the risk of damaged hearing can depend on how loud the music is, headphone use, and how long or how often you are exposed to loud music. contact Traneshia Stormer at stormete@warhawks.ulm.edu
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woman in history
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Computer information systems offers best of both worlds
by Stacey Reppond
Students who seek to combine computer and business skills in their professions can do so through a computer information systems degree. The degree gives students essential technical knowledge as well as business training in areas such as accounting, economics, finance, management and marketing. Students gain proficiency in use of computers and combine that proficiency with a background in business. The department requires students in the major to take the same core of business classes as all business majors. This requirement sets the major apart from the computer science major in that it includes a business element. The program teaches students to
create and to manage information technology systems or resources for organizations such as non-profit organizations, government agencies and corporations. Career options for graduates include computer systems analyst, computer systems administrator, computer security specialist, network systems and data communication analyst and more in the business field. Danera Brown, a sophomore computer information systems major, chose the major to enter into a “secure work Brown field” where she says she will “never be out of a job.” “There are a lot of fields in the future and now that use this major, not to mention technology is always growing,” Brown said. The department accommodates students interesting in business through offering a double degree program in accounting and computer information systems Students are required to take 150 credit hours to receive both
Marian W. Edelman telling delagates the UAW helped raised awarness of hunger in America.
bachelor degrees. Both degrees are in high demand by employers in today’s job market. The double degree program strives to give graduates the ability to earn strong initial salaries. In addition to the degree and the double degree option, ULM also offers a post baccalaureate certificate in computer information systems. Joey Womack, a sophomore computer information systems major, attended a Women’s History Month presentation and learned that one of the speakers is a successful graduate of ULM’s computer information systems program. “The CIS Program at ULM is a whole lot better than I even knew before I got into it...I’m pretty excited about being a part of it.” Local businesses such as CenturyLink and St. Francis Medical Center also offer internships to students in the major. Students work with local businesses to create mutually beneficial short-term projects to help with the businesses’ technology needs. contact Stacey Reppond at repponsm@warhawks.ulm.edu
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Anna J.H. Cooper is best known for her educational leadership and her challenges to the racist notion that African Americans were naturally inferior.
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Katherine R. Gibbs founded Gibbs College in 1911, a for-profit institution of higher learning for the career education of women. It specialized in education, in industries such as design, business administration, computer technology, criminal justice and health care.
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Charlotte Gilman was best known for being a writer, a social scientist and a feminist. She is best known for her her Utopian fiction where she described the kind of world she envisioned for women.
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Helen Keller was the first deafblind person to earn a bachelor’s degree. She was also prolific author. She was one of the 20th century’s leading humanitarians and played a major role in focusing the world’s attention on the problems of the blind and the need for preventive measures.
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Marian Wright Edelman is the founder and president of the Children’s Defense Fund. She was also the first African-American woman admitted to the Mississippi state bar.
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Mother Teresa is best known for being a Catholic missionary. She set up hospices for people in need and won the 1979 Nobel Peace Prize.
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Susan B. Anthony was arguably the most pivotal women’s reform activist of the 19th century. She also was involved in anti-slavery protests and campaigned to limit the use of alcohol. Her face was on an American dollar coin.
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Clara Barton was an on-the-battlefield nurse for the Union in the Civil War who was later the founder and first president of the American Red Cross.
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crossword 23 Chaotic scene 25 Rum company founder Fred 26 Onslaught 29 Animal shelter 31 Satisfied 34 Latin 101 word 35 Pulitzer playwright Zoe 36 Brooks of Hollywood 37 Dog in a horned helmet 38 Qajar dynasty country, today 39 Bar seller 41 Norton Sound city 42 Broken up 43 Food mfr.’s calculation 45 At 5,343 ft., Mt. Marcy is its highest point 46 HDTV brand 49 Netherlands port 52 Cries of discovery 53 Cuban Revolution name 54 They may come from ostriches 57 Craft whose name means “peace” 58 Picture in your head 59 Batt. terminal 60 Forensic technique
nation
Nyong rumored to star in Star Wars Saga It’s rumored that Lupita Nyong is up for a lead role in Star Wars: Episode VII. Nyong will possibly play as a descendant of Obi-Wan Kenobi. The role is descibes as a non-Caucasian female. Nyong has become a hot topic since her Oscar win for Best Supporting Actress. The actress met with Star Wars director prior to her win. The actress’ co-star, Chiwetel Ejifor, could also be up for a role in the sci-fi saga.
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La. becomes new Hollywood hotspot
MyNewOrelans.com and actors has named Louisiana “Hollywood South.” Lisa Leblanc-Berry says Lousiana is giving Los Angeles a real run for its money. Scouts and managers are looking for prosoective areas to film from Shreveport to Lake Charles and Houma. Baton Rouge has also become a popular city to film. Producing movies in Louisiana has helped tax incentives. There has been a five percent increase in labor incentive for hiring residents. There will be over five moives being filmed in Louisiana this year. Jurassic World will be among them..
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Monroe hosts location for upcoming film The film Mothballs and FireFlies was filmed in Monroe this year. Christopher Bass directed and wrote the storyline for the film. The film tells the story of Ashlyn Smith. Smith is a college emoCinderella who is having the worst day of her life. The worst day of her life also happenes to be her birthday. She’s from a small town, with big dreams. There’s also an expected love and musical scene in the film. Bass’ movie buget was $76,000. The movie expected release date is April 11 of this year.
Across 1 Performing poorly 12 Hematological system 15 Music lover’s resource 16 Crucible setting
17 Accept financial responsibility 18 Not to 19 St. Louis bridge architect 20 Think 22 RR crossing sites
Down 1 Bit of forensic evidence 2 Not trying to catch anyone 3 Doesn’t have to catch anyone 4 Norwegian-born chemistry Nobelist Onsager 5 NYC subway 6 Degree in math
7 Wrestling style 8 Freshwater fish 9 Suggestive quality 10 Guys with gifts 11 __ a long shot 12 Spider producer 13 MVP of the first two Super Bowls 14 Wind up on stage? 21 Takes back 23 Turns abruptly 24 Montana motto word 26 Floyd __ Field, NYC’s first municipal airport 27 Make __ in 28 Aristotelian ideal 30 Usher follower? 31 Key 32 LeBron James’ birthplace 33 Circle measures 37 Cold War gp. 39 French auto pioneer 40 “Way to go!” 44 Site with a Symptom Checker 46 Flightless birds 47 Cardigan or Pembroke dog 48 Burden-bearing team 49 Law org. with an annual Musical Ride tour 50 Actress Delany 51 Mennen lotion 52 “Wow!” 55 After 56 Up to, briefly
horoscope
Aries: March 21-April 19 With the sun moving into your sign, it’s important to get in touch with what you really want. Don’t let other people influence your decisions about life and love. If your parents want you to be married with five kids by now, tell them to back off.
Taurus: April 20-May 20 Don’t let silly stuff harm your relationship. A moon opposition could create some mood swings, and you might feel more irritated than usual. But don’t take your frustrations out on your sweetheart when he or she didn’t do anything wrong.
Gemini: May 21June 21 Your creative side is highlighted this week, thanks to Mars. You could decide to compose a romantic poem and slip it under your honey’s pillow. Or you might arrange a sexy evening at a pricy hotel with your partner. Go for it.
Cancer: June 22-July 22 Mercury is heightening those mood swings. One minute, you’re ecstatic about that person you’ve been dating. The next minute, you want to strangle him or her. Try to strive for balance. Give yourself more time to figure out your true intentions and feelings.
Leo: July 23-Aug. 22 Good deeds you did in the past are returning to you. The sun is bringing you positive karma. Maybe you helped a friend sort out a love relationship, and now you’ll receive help at a time when you’re in need. Embrace angelic assistance.
Virgo: Aug. 23-Sept. 22 A psychic moon is enhancing your intuition. If you sense that somebody
is lusting after you, you’re probably right. Or if you have a kinky dream about someone, that might mean that that person secretly has the hots for you.
Libra: Sept. 23-Oct. 23 It’s hard for you to deal with practical matters. You hate dealing with things like bills, chores, and health issues. But right now Jupiter is telling you to pay more attention to these things because they could have a huge impact on the well-being of your love relationship.
Scorpio: Oct. 24-Nov. 2 Don’t let people pull you into too many directions. You could have several guys or girls interested in dating you. You’ll be tempted to fill up your social calendar. But the moon says take a moment to consider which engagements will truly bring you positive energy.
Sagittarius: Nov. 22-Dec. 21 Your temper is high right now, thanks to a passionate moon. If your partner says he wants to “stay friends” with his ex, and you hate her, you’ll make demands. Or if your girlfriend lies to you about something, you’ll want to confront her about it.
Capricorn: Dec. 22-Jan.19 Mercury is making you extra sensitive. But don’t take it personally if your honey can’t make your date because he or she has to work late. This doesn’t mean that you’re being rejected. Sometimes, stuff happens. Take a deep breath and relax.
Aquarius: Jan. 20-Feb. 18 You might find yourself playing the role of sexual teacher, courtesy of passionate Venus. Maybe you’re dating someone who is super conservative or just inexperienced. It’s time to share your warm, creative, and sensual gifts.
Pisces: Feb. 19-March 20 Mercury is moving into your sign, and this will help you to come out of your shell, socially speaking. You’ll suddenly want to schedule dinners with all of those friends you haven’t seen for a while.
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College career most important when drafting Medy Blankvoort and Petra Horakava celebrate a point against Alcorn State February 7.
photos by Daniel Russell
DAKOTA RATLEY Hundreds of young men will have their future decided halfway through May. All the conversation will be focused on the other side of the spectrum, however. It’s odd how these young men go from campus legends to just another name on the Raiders’ big board. Football is the ultimate team sport. It requires teamwork on every single play. When it comes draft time though, that one player can make a real difference. That’s why there is such fierce debate over whom each team should take…and why there is such backlash in case the team gets it wrong. How often do we think of the other side? These players all have given at least three years of hard work to their universities. So now that the fun of college is over, now what? Players have to work harder with their workouts. After the last snap, nothing can be changed about their college careers. All that matters now is their combine results and pro days. These results directly affect the players draft stock. Every year it seems a player that played decent throughout college comes along and amazes everyone with his combine or pro day. Suddenly, that player becomes “can’t miss.” Honestly, most teams will get it wrong anyway. People make mistakes and draft bad players high and good players low. Tom Brady went in the sixth round, behind six other quarterbacks, and went on to win more rings than all of them combined. Kurt Warner, Warren Moon and Tony Romo all went undrafted and have had successful careers. It’s all a pseudoscience. The draft is so overthought it has become quite a spectacle. Sports personalities will debate endlessly whether or not that onetenth of a second in the 40-yard dash makes one prospect better than another. The point is, these players played three or four years of football for scouts to gruel over. Yes, raw skills are great. Give me the player that dominated the gridiron over the player that dominated the combine. If a young man’s future is decided by their draft placement, than it should be judged by the entire body of work, not a few months of glorified practice. contact Dakota Ratley at ratleydl@warhawks.ulm.edu
Johnny Manziel is projected to be a top five pick in this year’s draft.
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Warhawks net conference win against Arkansas State by Alex Robinson
The Warhawk tennis team cruised to a 4-1 win over the Arkansas State Red Wolves in a match on Friday at Raymond Heard Stadium. During the doubles competition, ULM jumped out to an early lead. Medy Blankvoort and Angela Tejedor took a commanding lead, winning their doubles match 8-0. Sophie Rufyikiri and Petra Horakova also won their match 8-7. These wins captured the doubles point for ULM. “We have been struggling this season because we have a lot of freshmen getting used to the system. It’s good that we had a win today. It’s a real confidence boost,”Blankvoort said.
In singles competition, Blankvoort defeated her opponent 6-1, 6-3. Rufyikiri won her match 6-4, 6-2. Horavoka, a sophomore from Slovakia, won both of her sets 6-2. These victories sealed the win for the Warhawks. “Sophie and Medy have been a force for us at the top of the lineup, last year and this year they have been at the top for us, it showed again today in their getting the wins for us,” head coach Terrence De Jongh said. Any match at home is an opportunity to boost the tennis fan base. In this case, the Warhawks capitalized on the opportunity. “Getting a win at home for our fans is always important, as well as getting a conference win. These are things that we stress in the beginning of the
year, try to get as many wins at home so we can build up our fans, and have more fans coming to our matches,” De Jongh said. The Warhawks will next meet with Georgia State in Atlanta on Friday, March 21. “We have this coming week to prepare for a big match, Georgia State is the only school nationally ranked in our conference, as well as being the school that kicked us out of the championship last year with a 4-3 win. We have to be 100 percent focused to be our best against Georgia State next week,” De Jongh said. contact Alex Robinson at robinsonj@warhawks.ulm.edu
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Warhawks split games with Ole Miss by Alex Robinson
Molly Mackey takes a hack against Ole Miss Wednesday.
Did you know? There are nine players on the softball team from Louisiana- the most of any state.
photo by Daniel Russell
The softball team split a home double-header with Ole Miss on Wednesday. The Warhawks took the first game 6-3 and lost the second game, 11-1. In game one the Warhawks got behind early with a score of 3-0 in the second inning, but fought back with their bats and with the great pitching by Samantha Hamby. “I was more energized after the week off, and with the defense playing as well as they did it was easy to just throw them up there and let the defense do their work,” Hamby said. “We had a couple of miscues early and we got behind early, then we came back and we were good to go. I liked the way our team responded. They came back and got the runs they needed to get,” Head Coach Rosemary Holloway-Hill said. Along with the great pitching, the Warhawks played solid defense to finish off the Rebels. “They played pretty stellar defense once they got over those miscues,” Holloway-Hill said. In the second game, Ole Miss scored first and never slowed down.
Alexis Cacioppo and shortstop Faith Bohack, made diving stops to keep Ole Miss from scoring in the first inning. ULM had trouble getting their bats going and didn’t push a run across until a solo homerun by Bohack in the fourth inning. “In the second game Jessica Colliver gave up two back to back walks that ended up scoring, and again that put us down. Offensively we didn’t take care of the ball and our bat discipline was not good at all,” HollowayHill said. ULM has played 22 non-conference games leading into the beginning of conference play this weekend against Texas State. “We have got to continue to keep momentum and to keep it on our side. Our first game today was one of the best games that we have played and the second game was one of the worst. So we have got to be more consistent and learn how to make adjustments earlier,” Holloway-Hill said. The next home game for the Warhawks will be April 1 when the Tigers from LSU make the trip upstate. contact Alex Robinson at robinsonj@warhawks.ulm.edu
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SPORTS
Slide continues against Ragin’ Cajuns by Jesse Beard
Despite a great effort, the Warhawks fell short of a win in a 4-1 loss Friday night against the sixth nationally ranked UL-Lafayette Ragin’ Cajuns. ULM took an early 1-0 lead at the bottom of the first inning thanks to a triple off the wall from Justin Stawychny. Anthony Herrera was hit by a pitch, advanced to second from a balk, then to third from a flyout. Herrera made it across home plate with ease after Stawychny’s hit to left center. UL-L tied the contest in the top of the second as Chase Compton singled to left bringing in Caleb Adams. The Ragin’ Cajuns took a 3-1 lead in the third off a two-RBI double from
Tyler Girouard. Stawychny dove for the catch at the left field line, but came up short as two UL-L runners scored. The Warhawks made contact multiple times against the Sun Belt preseason pitcher of the year Austin Robichaux, but only a few seemed to find openings in the field. Knowing that UL-Lafayette is a big rival, and also the #6 team in the nation, head coach Jeff Schexanaider focused more on this being the first conference game for ULM. “Having the goal to win a conference championship and when you’re at home you gotta win the series at home,” Schexanaider said after the loss. Senior pitcher Chad Miller gave the Warhawks a needed boost striking out four UL-L batters and
only allowing one run. Miller echoed his coach after the game by saying they try not to look at their opponents as a rivalry or how good they are, but more through a conference view. The Warhawks have now fallen to UL-L eight straight times after this loss. However, the coaches and players look at this as a fresh start and will take things from this game and improve on them throughout the weekend and season. Schexanaider said, “We’re not satisfied with playing pretty good and losing.” Schexandaider said he knows his guys want to win a championship but they have to find a way to “get some runs and get on a winning streak.” contact Jesse Beard at beardje@warhawks.ulm.edu
Did you know? The next time ULM and UL-L meet will end the regular season.
photo by Daniel Russell
Kodie Tidwell prepares for a pitch against UL-Lafayette.
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UL-Lafeyette’s national ranking
72-52
All-time series record, Cajuns lead
1954
Year that the Cajuns and Warhawks first played
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ULM’s Sun Belt Conference standing A baserunner for UL-Lafeyette dives back to the bag to avoid a ULM pickoff attempt.
photo by Daniel Russell