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NEWS CALENDAR Monday, 3-24 Final drop date for spring full-term.

Brown Theatre Complex is reserved for Musical rehearsals from 7 a.m. - 9 p.m. until March 30. Women’s History Month guest speaker Meryl Kennedy-Farr in the University Library Conference Center from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Flute Solosists in Emy-Lou Biedenharn Recital Hall from 7:30 - 9 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.

Tuesday, 3-25 Annual Casino Night in the SUB Ballrooms from 7 - 10 p.m. Students can play casino games to win raffle tickets for prizes. The event is sponsored by CAB.

Thursday, 3-27 Louis Romanos Quartet will perform in Emy-Lou Biedenharn Recital Hall from 7:30 - 9 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.

TODAY IN HISTORY

1 Topeka, Kansas Westboro Church founder dies

presented the Medal of Honor to 24 standout soldiers. Three medals were presented to living recipients, two Texans and a Floridian, who fought in the Vietnam (MCT) — Fred Phelps, a publicity- War. The other 21 honors, the nation’s hungry Kansas pastor who picketed highest for martial valor, were prehundreds of military funerals because sented posthumously for deeds going he believed America was too sympa- back to World War II and the Korean thetic to gays, died early Thursday in War. Topeka, Kan. He was 84. His daughter confirmed his death to the Associated Press. With his small Topeka congregation, Phelps also demonstrated at funerals and memorials any observance, regardless of any connection (MCT) — A six-month undercover to gay issues, where cameras might be FBI operation led to the arrest early rolling. Monday of a 20-year-old San Joaquin County, Ca., man who authorities allege talked of launching a civil war that would topple the U.S. government. Nicholas Michael Teausant, an Acampo, Ca., resident allegedly spoke (MCT) — Uncommonly brave men of attacking the Los Angeles suband their loved ones gathered in the way system, of bringing “America to White House for belated recognition its knees” and of traveling to Syria Tuesday, as President Barack Obama to teach fighters there how to shoot

straight. Teausant, a trainee in the California Army National Guard who was in the process of being released from his unit, was arrested Monday after being taken off a bus in Blaine, Wash., near the Canadian border. A federal criminal complaint alleges that Teausant was on his way to Syria to join ISIS, the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, a foreign terrorist organization more widely known as Iraq’s al-Qaida.

the diameter of a U.S. nickel and nearly twice as heavy. But it will incorporate different-colored metals, for a faux gold and silver look, instead of the mostly copper blend now in circulation, and boast a high-tech anti-forgery feature used in paper money that remains shrouded in secrecy by the Royal Mint.

5 Crimea 3 California Putin annexes Man arrested on Crimean peninsula terrorist charge 4 Llantrisant, U.K. 12-sided coin to (MCT) — Russian President Vladimir Putin defied Western warnings circulate in 2017 and signed a treaty to annex Ukraine’s

2 Washington D.C. Obama rewards Medals of Honor

(MCT) — Trying not to be penny-wise but pound-foolish, Britain announced Wednesday that it will ditch its venerable round 1-pound coin in favor of a new 12-sided model specially designed to foil counterfeiters. The new piece, to enter circulation in 2017, will maintain the nuggetlike size of the current version, about

Crimean peninsula Tuesday, while accusing the United States and its allies of going too far in luring postSoviet nations away from Moscow. Putin signed the accord with Crimea’s new Moscow-backed leaders, appropriating the region and its vital naval port of Sevastopol less than two days after voters backed secession from Ukraine in a widely criticized referendum.

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“The prolonged slavery of women is the darkest page in human history.”

March 24 1707: The Acts of Union 1707 is signed,officially uniting the Kingdoms of England and Scotland to create the Kingdom of Great Britian 1985: American Revolution - The Kingdom of Great Britian passes the Quartering Act requiring the Thirteen Colonies to house British troops 1837: Canada gives AfricanCanadian men the right to vote 1958: Elvis Presley is drafted in the U.S. Army Birth: Tabitha King, American author and activist, is born in 1949 Death: Elizabeth I of England dies at the age of 70 in 1603 from illness

Elizabeth Cady Stanton American activist and abolitionist

Isaac Grieder pole vaults in the track meet between ULM and Sam Houston on Saturday.

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NEWS BRIEFS

SCIENCE CORNER

Sociology students travel to New dinosaur Atlanta to present research called ‘Chicken

Simulation gives Protein research alternative to may help prevent from Hell’ found animal testing memory loss

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Left to right: Courtnie Pollard, Lanie Roussel and Alexandria Heavner at the annual SouthEastern Undergraduate Sociology Symposium.

Three sociology majors recently presented research at the 32nd annual Southeastern Undergraduate Sociology Symposium. The students traveled to Atlanta to give presentations on their own research. Junior Courtnie Pollard presented “Disney and Popular Culture.” Junior Lanie Roussel presented

“Gender Roles in Society Through the Eyes of the Feminist Perspectice Is Extreme Mainstream?” Senior Alexandria Heavner presented “The Wizarding (And Real) World of Harry Potter.” Abstracts of their papers have been published in the conference’s “Symposium Proceedings.”

Criminal justice professors write textbook on culture Robert Hanser and Mike Gomila published a 432 page textbook called “Multiculturalism and the Criminal Justice System.” Hanser, coordinator of the criminal justice program, said the text has a unique approach because each chapter uses issues related to globalization and its impact on diversity in the United States. The textbook looks into the perspectives of the practitioner, offender and victim vantage point.

Gomila, an adjunct professor of criminal justice, said they had to use a wide range of references that included psychology, counseling, history, gerontology, religious studies and gender studies to fully address the different forms of diversity in the criminal justice system. They wanted to address the entire criminal justice system rather than just one segment, which means criminal justice courses can get a lot of use out of the textbook.

Musical ‘Into the Woods’ tickets on sale in April The spring musical tickets will go on sale from April 3 to 6. The musical times are April 3 to 5 at 7:30 p.m. and April 6 at 2 p.m. Students will receive one free ticket with a valid ID. Additional tickets cost $5. Faculty and staff tickets are $5, and general admission tickets are $15. “Into the Woods” is based on a book by James Lapine that uses stories and stories from the Brothers Grimm fairy tales and continues the stories. Characters are taken from “Cinderella,” “Rapunzel,” “Jack and

the Beanstalk” and “Little Red Riding Hood.” It’s centered around an original story of a baker and his wife on a quest to begin a family. They interact with the fairy tale characters, and a witch who places a curse on them. KEDM Public Radio will host a Director’s Gala on April 5 from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Sculpture Garden and Brown Theater Complex. The event will be catered and provide the opportunity to mingle with the cast and crew. Tickets for the gala are $25 and must be purchased separately.

Scientists in North and South Dakota discovered a new species of dinosaur in the fossil-rich Hell Creek. The extinct species of dinosaur is estimated to be 11-feet long and around 500 pounds. Its official name is Anzu Wyliei, which is a bipedal, birdlike dinosaurs found in Central Asia and North America. They are also called Oviraptorosaurs. Matt Lamnna, vertebrate paleontologist at the Carnegie Museum of Natural History in Pittsburg, said, “We’ve got almost a whole skeleton from head to toe. Not only can we characterize a whole new species, we can characterize a whole group that has remained a huge history.” The reason it has been nicknamed “Chicken From Hell” is because it appears to have features similar to that of a chicken.

Newsweek reports that scientists are developing different ways to test drugs without the use of live animals. Computer simulations will use “complex algorithms” in order to simulate what would happen if changes were made, such as biological reactions to a chemical to see toxicity levels. Mukund Chorghade, long-time chemist, told Newsweek that the way to be able to see how a chemical reacts to animal livers is to create a “chemosynthetic liver.” This will allow scientists to gather data while saving money, time and animal’s lives. It is on its way to being approved by the FDA. Animal testing will continue as genetic research cannot be replicated with synthetic models, but with the invention of simulations animal use in research will decrease dramatically.

Researchers at the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston have found a potential way to slow down Alzheimer’s and it has to do with the protein Tau. The protein helps microtubule formation, but harms the brain when a disturbance such as head trauma occurs. Tau builds up in the brain and disrupts cell communication. The build up creates “tau oligomers,” which is the toxic form of the protein. Because of this, cells begin to die in the brain and leads to cognitive impairment. Scientists can help Alzheimer’s patients if they can remove the toxic Tau protein without removing the function, non-harming protein in the process. UTMB neurology professor Rakez Kayed said the research is a very vaccination strategy for Alzheimer’s, which could prevent memory loss.

SGA prepares by-law changes for elections by Kaitlyn Huff

Senators have prepared to vote on possible revisions to the constitution and by-laws to present to the student body. Erin Foster, head of research and judicial affairs, presented the changes to the by-laws. After gathering suggestions from senators and her committee, Foster reworded passages that caused worry or confusion. They plan to add a clarification note to the by-laws that says senate with a capital S means voting senators because there are a lot of gray areas in the constitution otherwise, said Foster. Other changes include required department meetings. Meetings are currently required weekly, and count as an absence if a senator misses their department meeting. “A lot of us, obviously, don’t have very much going on at different times during the semesters. I think that should be subject to maybe monthly and extra meetings as needed,” Foster said. Guidelines concerning the president’s assistant went under review. Foster proposed requiring the president to make a selection no later than the second general body meeting. “We figured that you would have a

rough idea of whether or not you would be able to handle the workload on your own or if you’d like to have an assistant.” Foster said. Foster “That position was created a while back for the sole purpose of allowing another person to run for president, essentially. Before last year, that position allowed you the same perks as an officer,” said President Jana Robinson. The UL system no longer allows more than four tuition waivers for officers of any Student Government Association. Robinson supported the idea of removing the requirement. The position is no longer considered an executive officer’s position. The time frame for elections was clarified. Foster said a reword would be best to state that voting begins at 8 a.m. on the first Grinstead day, continues throughout the

night and ends at 5 p.m. the next day. Run-offs will be held in a single day online from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Senator Devonte Grinstead, a senior health studies professional major, supports the upcoming changes to the constitution and by-laws. “The by-laws are necessary because it clarifies the gray areas. I feel like the constitution changes evens the power out. Officers and senators will be equal when it comes to impeachment.” Grinstead said. contact Kaitlyn Huff at huffka@warhawks.ulm.edu •

Up til’ Dawn requested $500 for the Glow Run prizes

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The International Student’s Association was granted $500 to use as a scholarship

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Tri Beta was granted $500 to assist in travel and registration for their regional conference

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Phi Mu was granted a $100 sponsorship for their volleyball tournament

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OPINION

HAWKEYE P.O.V.

New voters uninformed at polls Voting is a pretty big deal. We may wake up, get our mothers to make us breakfast and ask daddy for money, but the moment we walk up to the polls, we feel like real adults. Sure, voting is fun and also our right as Americans, but do we really know what we are voting for? Do we know the policies and intentions behind all the names and parties? With social media and television playing such a large role in dayto-day life, young voters have become very easy to influence. If a celebrity says the right thing or a candidate has a certain name, we’re hooked. In our defense, partial truths and misinformation are hard to point out. There can be one rumor circulating one minute and another going viral the next. But, if we find more reliable sources to count on and realize we don’t have to vote for the popular candidate, maybe the country will have more faith in this generation at the polls. As boring and depressing as politics may be, it’s our responsibility to pay attention to the details. Concentrating on the main policies and forgetting about researching the ones that seem minor or don’t affect us yet can lead to making the wrong choices. The laws and policies that go into effect now are the ones we have to live with. They will govern our work and personal life. They’ll determine where we live, where we work, what we can buy and what rights we have. Pay attention, don’t let people influence you and drop your biases. It’s more true now than ever now that the country is in our hands. Though your one uninformed vote may not seem like it will make a difference, yours plus thousands of others will.

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Students shouldn’t forget their roots leave behind the lives they consider to make them miserable, it’s easy for them to forget what matters most. We fail to see that the things we think are making us miserable are the things that make us who we are. The little brother or sister that we claim to hate with a passion is really our best friend, and the parents we claim are making our life hard are actually our best counselors. If we fail to come to this realization, we will end up learning it the hard way. In high school we could hardly wait Truthfully, not all students have to graduate and go to college. Escap- been fortunate enough to have paring our parent’s nagging, the annoying ents or siblings, but that shouldn’t siblings and living freely were the only be a reason to hate where you come things on our minds. from. But, little did we know, staying true There’s nothing people love more to ourselves would be a difficult task. than a good life story: A person who Humans have a natural tendency to had nothing, lived on food stamps forget their past when they begin doing well for themselves. In the same way, students tend to forget where they come from when they go to college. During our first semester, it probably didn’t take long for us to get used to the new lifestyle. We had instant freedom to choose who we hung out with, what we ate and how late we stayed out. Freedoms we may not have had when we were at home. In the process, some of us get caught up in trying to prove ourselves to people who barely even know us. For example, there are students who don’t want their friends to know that they come from a nice neighborhood or family, so they try to hang out with people who have an opposite background. They try so hard to fit in with these people who probably couldn’t care less. Without even noticing, students lose their identities as they chase a life they don’t have a clue about. Meanwhile they slowly separate themselves from the people, place and things that made them who they were before they got to college. By the time they return home for break, things are worse than before they left. They have gotten so used to their poorly structured lives at school that it’s hard for them to function at home. The brother or sister seems to become more annoying, and the parents seem to become more irrational. When teenagers are so eager to

Tyler Smith

and worked their way to the top. This success story is common, yet it also attracts those who are eager to be successful. Though this is a common desire, it is more common for people to forget where they come from once their present becomes better than their past. While some start from the bottom, there are others who have been fortunate to start at a better place in their life. Students should be careful not to look down on the life they’ve had prior to college. Whether good or bad, they should use it to their advantage to add to their uniqueness. contact Tyler Smith at smithtw@warhawks.ulm.edu

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OPINION

Tejal’s LastWords:

Young generation far from lazy

This generation has no appreciation for hard work and determination. We’ve managed to find the easy way out of everything. Our idea of socializing usually involves a hand-held device, most food comes from the drive thru, 16-year-olds drive luxury cars and every dollar we spend comes from our parents’ wallets. We’ve been told by many of our family members, teachers and mentors that we don’t know what hard work is because we have never had to do it. We’ve been told we think money grows on trees and we don’t know the stress of the “real world.” While some of us do get more financial support from our family than others, a majority of our generation works harder than any other. Students work two or three jobs at once to pay for school. They study, pay bills, get married, raise families, stress and struggle with everyday life just like any middle aged American does because the job market demands it. There are no exceptions.

A high school diploma alone isn’t worth much anymore, and employers want more than a degree. They want job experience, volunteer work, campus involvement, multiple languages and so much more than just specialization in one field. Because of the world the current economy has built for us, if we don’t somehow do it all and start out on top, we will always be on bottom. Our mentors leave the competitive job market just in time to collect a well-earned retirement check and this generation will enter it with no guarantees. We don’t know if we’ll receive retirement money, have decent healthcare, be able to afford a home or have the money to pay the rising cost of tuition when our own children step onto a university campus. So what if our parents want to help us now? Why does it matter if our dinner is handed to us from a window or if our cars have a certain name on the back? Our parents worked hard to provide for

their children’s future and this generation is going to do the same. We’ll work, travel, create and grow just as any generation before us has. And those that find the easy way out of everything? There’s a word for them: innovators. They’ll find the cheapest, simplest way to do something and make it even cheaper and easier. It’s the innovators that create smartphones, ecofriendly cars and other technology that changes the way people live forever. It’s the students that work multiple jobs during the day, feed and bathe children at night and study into the wee hours of the morning that have the drive to do anything and everything they need to succeed. We may be privileged, but we are far from lazy. If this generation isn’t living in the “real world” now, what world are we living in? contact Tejal Patel at pateltn@warhawks.ulm.edu

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NEWS

Students prepare for Obamacare deadline

Those without insurance by March 31 will pay fine

Obamacare: The facts • Does not replace private insurance, Medicare or

by Benjamin Martin

Obamacare, or the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, will begin on March 31. This affects everyone in the United States. Those who do not have insurance will have to pay a fine, but will not be jailed if they do not have insurance. The fine is $95 for adults, $47.50 per child, up to $285 for a family or 1 percent of the person’s taxable income. On March 23, Tutt 2010, President Barack Obama signed Obamacare into law. This, coupled with the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act, allows substantial changes to our healthcare system in different ways. Obamacare is supposed to make it easier for people to obtain affordable health insurance.

Medicaid. • People without health coverage in 2014 may have to pay a penalty of $95 per person that would be added to the 2015 income taxes. • One can apply online, by phone or in person. • Insurance purchased by the 15th of each month begins on the 1st. • Also focuses on wellness programs to educate the public and new rules for employer wellness programs. In the past, people could be denied health insurance for pre-existing conditions or have to pay substantial premiums, which could lead to individuals going without health insurance. Evangeline Tutt, a freshman

kinesiology major, is worried about the deadline. “I am a little scared about it,” said Tutt. “But I believe I am on my family’s insurance plan so I think I am okay.” If a student is under the age of 26 then they are allowed to stay on their

family’s insurance plan. Parker Neathery, a sophomore undeclared major, said he has looked up some information about Obamacare, but doesn’t know the specifics of it. “I talked to my parents about it.

They were cautious about how it is going to affect not just them but me too,” Neathery said. A r m a n d Arcilla, a junior computer science major, believes he will be greatly affected by Crowell Obamacare. “Both of my parents are in health care, so yes, I’m assuming they’re probably getting a pay cut to offset the drop in medical insurance costs. and I only have one elderly relative in the States, so I think we will be affected,” Arcilla said. But he’s optimistic about it. “We won’t be hit as hard as families who make more than us. In fact, our insurance coverage will probably work out for the better,” Acillia said. The majority of students that were asked if they were ready for the deadline knew that they were safe because of their family’s insurance plan, but eventually everyone will have to get insurance whether they want it or not. contact Benjamin Martin at martinbl@warhawks.ulm.edu

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NEWS

Ballerina dances her way into ‘Cinderella’ by Ashley Lyons

Kelley Davis was approached last semester about playing the lead role in Louisiana Delta Ballet’s ‘Cinderella.’ She accepted. Kelley, a senior marketing major, has been dancing for 12 years, beginning in fifth grade. She said the feeling she gets from dancing is unexplainable, and she wouldn’t trade her experience for anything else. Kelley takes her nerves in stride, because she knows that they will go away quickly. She puts so much hard work into her technique that she’s always ready for showtime to arrive.

Before she hits the stage, Kelley takes a deep breath. “For a long time you’re not going to be able to have that calm, quiet moment,” she said. “So before every performance I take that moment to take a deep breath and think about things. Then I’m ready for it.” Missy Crain, artistic director of Louisiana Delta Ballet, approached Kelley about Cinderella in November. “She wanted me to take it seriously because it’s her favorite ballet and she wanted to do it because she felt like I could do it,” Kelley said. And Kelley surprised Missy. She approached her a couple weeks ago and said she had exceeded her

expectations. Kelley said a lot of acting goes into dance. It’s not just pointing feet. “You want the emotions to look raw, because it needs to look real not rehearsed,” Kelley said. They have been rehearsing Cinderella since February. Kelley has been at the dance studio everyday except on Tuesdays rehearsing between two to five hours. She said she doesn’t have a life on Saturdays, but it’s worth it. Kelley sees dance classes as an outreach to get away from everything such as school and family issues. And Missy is a huge part of that. “She’s not just a director she’s like a second mom for us at the photos courtesy of Kelley Davis studio. She’s there for you,” Kelley Kelley Davis performs for Louisiana Delta Ballet said. a retirement home. training. There are classes with But sometimes dance does get “It is very difficult to balance choreographers and professionals in the way. Kelley sees her “dance everything. Tears have been shed, but from all over. family” more than she sees her it’s been great,” she said. “Cinderella” is on March 29 at 7:30 parents. She believes that her She can’t wait to finish school and p.m. at Jack Howard Theatre. Tickets friendships at the studio are lifelong get married. Kelley wouldn’t change are $20 and are available at the relationships; Its not something that anything about her life. Monroe Civic Center Box Office. will just end after a show is over. Louisiana Delta Ballet is part of Courtney Crain, a sophomore Missy believes that Kelley is Regional Dance America’s southwest marketing major, and Mary Lusk, an exquisite. region. undeclared major, are also performing “She is an extremely dedicated Kelley has had the opportunity to in “Cinderella.” Courtney is playing and talented dancer and I am so travel to places like Canada for dance the part of the stepsister and Mary as proud of her for pouring her heart festivals and competitions. the spring fairy. and soul into the role of Cinderella,” She went to Dallas over the weekend Missy said you do not want to miss Missy said. for a festival. Kelley performing the role of a lifetime. Kelley graduates in May, is getting Festivals showcase how other contact Ashley Lyons at married soon and works part time at companies are developing and lyonsar@warhawks.ulm.edu

SGA president goes to D.C., speaks with politicians by Kaitlyn Huff

SGA President Jana Robinson recently traveled to Washington D.C. with fellow SGA presidents in the UL system to address higher education issues with senators and congressman. Along with Louisiana’s senators and congressmen, Robinson met with the Department of Education. She was able to bring up issues she sees around campus and propose ideas on how to fix them. “It’s affecting Louisiana and should concern them,” Robinson said. Robinson felt that each conversation she had was productive and they showed genuine interest. Robinson said that some of them seemed more eager to hear their thoughts, such as Mary Landrieu. “We had a really long conversation. All of them were attentive, but she just stood out. I feel like she’s really going to take what we said into consideration

and try to act on it,” Robinson said. One of the main issues were the new guidelines concerning Pell Grants and their Robinson availability over the summer term. A few years ago they stopped giving them out in the summer and Robinson said it affects students in nursing programs and programs that run in the summer. “They can’t get financial aid so in order to get money to pay for school they take out more than they need to and that’s never a good situation,” Robinson said. Graduation rate was another concern. According to Robinson, the first institution a student attends is

credited the graduate, should they complete their degree in six years. “We’re a feeder school, we have a lot of students come in from community college. If we could have it that where the last two years are spent are what count, that thats where the graduation rate goes to, would be a better method,” Robinson said. Shaniece Mitchell, sophomore dental hygiene major, hopes to see senators and congressmen take Robinson’s words to heart. “Most students who take summer classes need the money provided by Pell Grants to take vital classes,” Mitchell said. Mitchell showed concern over students no longer receiving financial aid from Pell Grants over the summer. Mitchell hopes that the graduation rate calculation system will be changed. “It’s not fair that our university isn’t getting credit for our graduates.

“It’s affecting Louisiana and should concern them.” Jana Robinson, SGA president Hopefully hearing from a student about these issues will help,” Mitchell said. Robinson enjoyed the chance to tour the capitol, but did not see many student-led groups talking with senators. “We saw a bunch of groups walking up to each senator, but a lot of them weren’t students. They weren’t in our age range. More students should be involved, even those that aren’t SGA,” Robinson said. Robinson said the senators

described living in D.C. as living in a bubble, cut off from their home state and unable to truly know what is going on. “They don’t really realize what’s going on back home. It’s really important that they stay informed, especially hearing from a student, because we are the ones that are facing the issues,” Robinson said. Eight of the nine presidents in the UL system were able to attend, each a good friend of Robinson. Each night they would go out together and explore the city. “We’re a very diverse group of students, and we all get along really well,” Robinson said. Robinson found the experience to be productive and enlightening, and hopes that their message will stay with those they spoke with. contact Kaitlyn Huff at huffka@warhawks.ulm.edu

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NEWS

Mock Trial Team completes second season ULM is only public university in state with Mock Trial Team by Kaitlyn Huff

The ULM Mock Trial Team completed their second season within the American Mock Trial Association and finished ranked 10th. ULM’s Mock Trial Team is made up of two groups: a gold team and a maroon team. The gold team placed 10th out the 22 teams. According to gold team captain Gabriel Silva, ULM is the only public university in Louisiana to offer a mock trial team. Silva, a senior finance and political science major, was exposed to the program through his political science class with advisor to the team Joshua Stockley. “We started last year, brand new and today we have students from different backgrounds,” Silva said. Facing off against the number one ranked team in the nation, Florida State University, was a challenging experience for Silva. They lost by five points. “They probably have a lot more support from their school and a lot more money, so it was really exciting to compete against them and see

that we were able to play on the level of national champions,” Silva said. Before the round started, FSU was allegedly cocky and slightly rude to team members, but changed attitudes once the round started. “That doesn’t really happen that much, I mean it is a competition but the man who organized the competition in Mississippi said that we have to realize that those we are competing against are those we’re probably going to law school with,” Silva said. The team uses strategy when approaching a case, from the witnesses all the way to the lawyers; each team member has a job to do. “Every case is like painting a picture. We have a case, and we have to paint the picture of what happened for Sage the jury. The only way to do that is that you have an order of evidence you have to present. Everything lays a foundation for later,” Silva said. Silva hopes that the team will continue to flourish and someday make it all the way to the national competition. “We didn’t go to nationals this year

photos courtesy of Gabriel Silva

Left: ULM’s mock trial room on the second floor of Stubbs was installed just a few weeks ago. Right: Gabriel Silva participated at a competition as the gold team captain.

because of three points. And we’ve grown so much over the past two years. We were able to put on a trial here at ULM, and to show the university what we do was a big deal,” Silva said. Maroon team witness Olivia Sage joined late in the season before the team’s biggest competition. Sage, a sophomore history major, has to memorize a character and improve with her “lawyer.” “I started for the acting, but now I’m really interested in the law as well. Hopefully next season I’ll play a

larger role in recruitment and training,” Sage said. Sage said the competition was intense, but a positive experience. “We did really well, and put up a good fight,” Sage said. Raya Boyte, a senior political science major, thinks the team’s accomplishments are remarkable given their available resources. They went against larger schools with larger budgets and more experience. “All of our funding came from our amazing donors and our pockets. I’d

like to see the team grow and be able to take part in much larger events. We have the talent,” Boyte said. Boyte enjoyed growing closer with her teammates. She hopes to continue watching the program flourish. “We started out as a group of strangers. It was fun to watch us all form into not only a little family, but a family who could definitely hold their own against schools with much more experience and funding,” Boyte said. contact Kaitlyn Huff at huffka@warhawks.ulm.edu

Journalism prof Registration days change publishes chapter The week after by Tyler Smith

by Ashley Lyons

Christopher Mapp contributed a chapter to the Lexington Books publication “Reality Television: Oddities of Culture.” Mapp’s chapter, “Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew: A Wicked Brew of Fame, Addiction and Cultural Narcissism,” discusses the question of whether the celebrities went on the reality show to get actual counseling or “feed their egos.” “That’s a form of addiction unto itself,” Mapp said. The chapter analyzes the program and its relation to the downfall of certain participants. According to the chapter, over

five seasons of “Dr. Drew” five of the show’s 50 participants have either committed suicide or died of druginduced causes. Mapp explores the idea of Drew using the show to advance his own celebrity status and the toxicity of a narcissistic culture that enjoys watching the self-destruction of celebrities. The book was published on Feb. 16 and is available for purchase. The authors of the book discuss a wide range of topics such as masculinity, the American dream, manufactured femininity, gender and online relationships in reality television. contact Ashley Lyons at lyonsar@warhawks.ulm.edu

Many students were confused and angered to find out that sophomores and juniors register on the same day, April 16, this semester. Some student’s felt that their classes may be in jeopardy because of this change. Barbara Michaelides, director of Retention, said she spoke with University Registrar Anthony Malta about the issue. He said the dates were moved because registration week is the week before spring break, and that Friday is a holiday. Michaelides said that since offices will not be open on that Friday, the decision was made for sophomores and juniors to register on Wednesday.

registration is spring break.

Thursday would then be open to all eligible students. “I would tell students to get up at 5:45 a.m. and get on the computer by 6:00 a.m. when registration opens. Early bird gets the worm,” she said. Michaelides said students should stay in close contact with their advisors during registration so that if they have any issues, they will be able to resolve them sooner. Students are wondering if they will be able to get the classes they need. Kiera Smith, a sophomore pre-dental hygiene major, does not agree with

the change. “I’m not happy with it. Sophomores need some of the same classes as juniors and it’s going to be a com- McClure petition to get them,” Smith said. Smith said it was hard enough with the previous arrangement. Rachel McClure, a junior kinesiology major, said that juniors need certain classes more and it’s unfair to them. McClure encourages students to have a back-up plan in case they don’t get the classes they planned. contact Tyler Smith at smithtw@warhawks.ulm.edu

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University Mental health tips installs from counselor Wi-Fi for Karen Foster... dorm rooms

by Halen Doughty

by Landius Alexander

The school has recently finished installing Wi-Fi in all of the dorms and the apartments. The new Wi-Fi service, ULMDorms, was installed by the ULM Computing Center in cooperation with Residential Life. Stephen Richters, executive vice president, said the completed project was in response to student requests from every residence on campus. Indeed, students on campus have been complaining about the poor Wi-Fi service – even if they had Wi-Fi for years. Many students often commented on weak signal such as in Commons II. Now those days are over and students have enjoyed the new Wi-Fi service. Breana Boone, a sophomore accounting major, said, “I’m glad we finally got some Wi-Fi and don’t have to use an Ethernet cord anymore.” She also appreciates the school for “actually working on something for the students they said they were going to do.” Residential Life sent an Boone email highly encouraging anyone illegally using a wireless router to stop now that a WiFi service is installed. Each building is “fully covered by a centrally managed Wi-Fi service similar to what has been deployed for the main campus usage the past few years.” Dakota Glaze, a sophomore accounting major, doesn’t love the speed but appreciates having it. He said it’s been “pretty decent and The Internet so far runs fairly quicker.” “I mean some things start slowing down sooner than they were before but they’re doing maintenance on it so I guess will see if that makes better,” Glaze said. contact Landius Alexander at alexanlc@warhawks.ulm.edu

Bad habits can sabotage a person’s mental health, but small lifestyle changes can help to prevent such sabotage. The ULM Counseling Center held an outreach program for students on Wednesday about the 12 ways people sabotage their mental health. “Everyone experiences stress, and stress comes in varying levels,” said Karen Foster, counselor and speaker at the program. Avoiding exercise can lead to mental health problems. According to Foster, regular exercise is like a “natural anti-depressant.” Setting aside 15-to-20 minutes a day for a brisk walk can have a positive effect on overall mental health. Ignoring clutter can be a subtle source of psychological distress as well. Foster suggests cleaning out unused items and saving money for a vacation or dinner instead of buying more items. Lack of sleep increases a person’s risk for developing anxiety or depressive disorders. Limiting caffeine and alcohol consumption and turning off the laptop or cell phone before bed can improve the quality of sleep. Drinking too much alcohol on a regular basis also effects mental health. Women should limit their daily consumption to one drink, and men to two drinks. Foster said that if people plan to exceed this limit, they should eat prior to drinking and also space their drinks with a glass of water. Foster advised students against comparing themselves to others. Keeping a “gratitude journal” can bring optimism to a person’s life. Obsessive thoughts can also sabotage their men-

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tal health. Foster said it is important to learn to recognize these kinds of thoughts and avoid them by replacing them with more positive thoughts. Suppressed anger is associated with depression. Students were advised to express negative emotions in a calm but assertive manner, or learn to let things go. “Forgiveness is better for your mental health,” Foster said. Eleven or more hours of work daily doubles the development depression, compared to seven or eight hours of work. Prioritizing one’s schedule and making time for family, friends and hobbies can help reduce those odds. Staying inside deprives people of two mental health essentials- Vitamin D, which protects against depression, and nature, which can have soothing effects. Social isolation is a common symptom of depression and anxiety. Foster said that people should make time to connect with friends and loved ones. Perfectionism is also linked to depression, anxiety and eating disorders. This occurs when people set unattainably high standards. Pessimism makes people vulnerable to sleep disorders, anxiety and depression. Foster ended the program with a quote from William Shakespeare: “There is nothing either good or bad, but thinking makes it so.” contact Halen Doughty at doughthe@warhawks.ulm.edu

Louisiana cracks down on DWI laws by Benjamin Martin

Lawmakers are attempting to harshen DWI laws in Louisiana. If lawmakers make DWI penalties hit harder it could mean that it is easier for police to obtain evidence of drunk driving and make it harder for students to get their driver’s license back. Statistics from centurycouncol.org show that 31 percent of traffic fatalities were alcohol related in the United States. In Louisiana, 33 percent of all traffic fatalities were alcohol related. At least 6,053 of all DUI arrests consisted of refusal to a Breathalyzer. Lawmakers want to make it easier for law en-

forcement to obtain evidence and to convict the guilty or to make it harder for guilty parties to obtain their driver’s license. KNOE.com reports the DWI law changes: making it a crime to cause death with a blood alcohol level above 2-point and for DWI convictions to last longer on a criminal record and used as a second offense. Megan McGraw, a freshman pre-pharmacy major, sees the significance of changing the DWI laws. “Harsher laws can save hundreds of lives. If people looked at driving while under the influence as serious as killing a person I do think that there will be less alcohol related accidents on the road,” Mc-

Graw said. Statistics by Madd.org show that alcohol consists of 37% of the total costs in Louisiana. Almost $4 billion in 2005 was spent in monetary costs and quality of life loss. Ben Bennett, a senior art major, is reluctant about the changes in the law. “…People would have to abide by reason for it to make sense. Ignorance and ignorant people will always be there and will always do ignorant things, but I would think it would be effective,” Bennett said. contact Benjamin Martin at martinbl@warhawks.ulm.edu

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Cody Gibson, or “Uni Guy” as students call him, can be seen unicycling on campus trying to brighten up peoples day.

photos by Gwendolyn Ducre

Traveling across campus one wheel at a time by Gwendolyn Ducre

“If college doesn’t fall through, you’ve always got the circus,” Cody Gibson’s neighbor told him as he practiced pedaling on his unicycle. While most young adults would spend their paychecks on clothes, food or more clothes, Cody thought it would be fun to spend his hard earned cash on a unicycle. Cody, a freshman psychology major, took to Amazon.com in hopes to find his first unicycle. And so he did. Love at first sight, if you will. When his bike arrived, he instantly

began to practice in the garage of his Shreveport home. Cody assumed he would be able to hop on and begin his journeys, but cycling was harder than expected. Despite his countless falls, Cody always got back up and tried again. After two years of practicing, Cody still suffers from a few falls here and there. Recently, Cody experienced what he describes as his worst fall. It was on campus when the embarrassing fall happened. Trying to bypass walkers, Cody tried to ride through grass-something he hasn’t mastered riding over yet. Cody lost

control of his wheel and fell flat on his face. His wheel flew over his body and whacked him in the head. To make matters worst, he landed next to an ungrounded wire. Completely acknowledging Cody’s fall, an unidentified man walked up to the wire and said, “Well, this is unsafe.” He then placed the wire back in its place and walked off. Though Cody isn’t the only cyclist on campus, he is the only one being spotted cycling. He’s now known as the “Uni Guy” on campus. “I do enjoy riding around and seeing people start to smile. Whether it’s, ‘Wow. That’s amazing’

or ‘Ok. I didn’t expect to see anything that crazy today.’ It’s just nice to see people brighten up,” Cody said. Now that his traditional cycling has improved, Cody is learning how to perfect his tricks. So far, he can hop and ride backwards. He’s now trying to master “Seat Out”, which will enable him to petal without siting on his seat. He’s constantly looking for new tricks on YouTube. Some bikers on campus fear their bikes will be stolen when left unattended. Cody, however, feels at ease. It would be difficult for anyone

to steal his bike and be able to ride it. His $300 unicycle is adjusted only for a six-foot tall person with longer legs. Cody protects his unicycle with a rubber lock that requires a key. For those interested in learning how to purchase or ride a unicycle, it takes a lot of practice. Cody said on average it would take a beginner 20 hours before being able to be a cyclist. What started off as a hobby to Cody is now a lifestyle. He can’t imagine a life without cycling. contact Gwendolyn Ducre at ducregk@warhawks.ulm.edu

Students welcomes spring with Indian festival celebration by Traneshia Stormer

Squirting colored water on passers-by, dunking friends into mud pools, amidst teasing, getting intoxicated on bhaang and reveling with companions is perfectly acceptable, in India. Only on Holi are these activities okay. The celebratory day was brought over to ULM for students to participate on Monday. Sophomore kinesiology major Danielle Adams, freshman prepharmacy major Krunali Bhagat and junior toxicology major Ruchita Bhagat, organized the informational event. Holi is a spring festival widely celebrated throughout India announcing the arrival of spring and the passing of winter. It is celebrated on the last day after the full moon in early March every year. Krunali gave a PowerPoint presentation that explained more about Holi and also showed YouTube videos for students to see what the celebration looks like.

Holi celebrations are not restricted to India. The festival has spawned satellite events all over the world. Adams said they are hoping to be able to have a big campus event before the semester is over. Avneet Bola, a senior prepharmacy major said, the event was a great way to meet new people and reminisce about the celebration. “Being an Indian, it is really nice to see my culture Bola being celebrated and enjoyed by others,” said Bola. Holi is one of the most spirited and beloved festivals of the Hindu calendar. It is also known as the Hindu festival of colors. The festival was originally to celebrate good harvests and fertility of land. It is also associated with the immortal love of Krishna and

Radha. Holi has been traditionally celebrated in high spirit. There is no distinction of cast, creed, color, race, status or gender during the celebration. It is an opportunity for people to shed inhibition and caste differences for a day of fun. The festival begins on the night of the full moon -Holi eve- with prayers and bonfires lit on streets corners to cleanse the air of evil spirits and bad vibes. On the day of Holi, people rejoice and throw colored powder and liquids at each other and yell “Happy Holi.” Some say during Holi, you could get away with almost anything by saying, ‘Don’t mind, it’s Holi’ (Hindi Buran a mano, Holi hai.) Practices that at times would be seen as offensive are allowed. Holi is also a time for family members to get together, give gifts, eat special foods and decorate their homes.

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Mental health disorders nothing to be ashamed of

Choir singing under the direction of Dr. Deborah Chandler.

photos by Amber Mccormick

Spring concert gives farewell to seniors by Amber Mccormick

Joyful sounds echoed from the halls of First United Methodist Church in Monroe on Tuesday night. The sounds were the voices of the ULM Chamber Singer’s and the ULM Concert Choir during their spring concert. Charleszett Tyson, a sophomore vocal performance major said the concert was a night well spent. “This performance left me speechless.It was just amazing,” Tyson said. The Chamber Singers started the concert off with Johann Sebastian Bach’s Contata BWV 150: Nach dir, Herr, verlanget mich, or, For Thee O Lord, I long. The cantata had seven movements and the third movement featured Soprano Amy Matherne. The singers were accompanied by an orchestra made up of instrumental band students. As the night progressed, teachers and teaching assistants joined the orchestra. In total, the photo by Amber Mccormick orchestra changed members three times. Debra Chandler, an Associate Professor in the School of Visual & Performing Arts and director said Tuesday’s concert is rather unique. Instead of having the standard two songs, usually sang, Chandler chose to do three. Chandler also said the composers chosen also made for a unique concert. Bach was one of the composers chosen. “This is only the second time I have let one of my

groups perform Bach,” Chandler said. Orlandzeo Hennings, a junior vocal performance major, said even though the pieces were difficult to learn, performing them was worth the work.

“This performance left me speechless. It was just amazing. ” Charleszett Tyson, Vocal performance major “While it was definitely harder doing three pieces of music, compared to just one or two, it was definitely worth it because I really liked it,” Hennings said. After a short break, to allow the singers to blend with the concert choir, the choir performed Antonio Vivaldi’s Gloria. The composition Gloria had 12 movements and four featured movements. The features occurred in movements three, six, eight and ten. The feature in movement three, Laudamaus te, featured a soprano duet sung by Audrey Ducote and Betsey Lowe. Movement six, Domine Deus, featured a soprano solo sung by Claire Givens. After Vivaldi’s Gloria, the choir paused to give recognition to their graduating seniors and to give a brief about the upcoming musical. At the end of the brief, the choir sang the schools alma mater song. The last song of the night was a newer arrangement of Gloria by John Rutter. Rutter’s Gloria only had three movements but lasted 15 minutes. After the concert ended, the choir as a whole received a standing ovation from the audience. contact Amber Mccormick at mccormal@warhawks.ulm.edu

My head is pounding. My heart is racing. A rush of terrifying thoughts floods my head, but I can’t think straight. Fear. Panic. What if? What if? I can’t breath. A huge weight is crushing down on me. Gasping for air, I start to hyperventilate. I am dizzy, sweating and crying by the time it passes. God, I hate panic attacks. Many people suffer from anxiety and other mental health problems like depression, ADHD and bipolar disorder. Yet, stigma still surrounds mental health. People perpetuate this stigma everyday instead of acknowledging the disorders for what they really are- a health problem. People are often embarrassed by their mental health disorders, but why? These disorders are just like any other health problem. They are caused by the body- typically, a chemical imbalance in the brain. It is not my fault that I have anxiety, so why should I be ashamed of it? No one would be embarrassed of being allergic to peanuts, and I think the same should be said about mental health afflictions. We create stigma through our actions and our words. I cannot begin to count the number of times a girl in the middle of her cycle has been called “bipolar.” I hear people being called “psycho,” “crazy” or “schizo” frequently. I have heard people talking behind someone’s back in hushed tones about the possibility that the person might have a mental health disorder. The problem is that people say these things like they are bad. So what if someone has bipolar disorder or depression? It does not make him or her a bad person. People with these problems are not at fault for them, and mental health disorders are not contagious. But I hear people with them becoming the subject of gossip and ridicule all the time. This is stigma, and only we can stop it. Anxiety is just one of many mental health problems people face. It is characterized by excessive stress, fear or paranoia. Many people with anxiety, like me, suffer from panic attacks as well. These episodes of increased anxiety often come with hyperventilation, nervous shaking and an overwhelming feeling of anxiety or fear. In most cases, my attacks are caused by something frightening or stressful. Everyone experiences some kind of stress, but having anxiety is different. Being on edge and worrying all the time is tiring and time consuming. It interferes with my life all the time. I won’t lie, anxiety sucks. Sleep deprivation and depression often go hand in hand with anxiety. The good new is, it is treatable with therapy and medication. Because of it, I am able to lead a normal life, and most people cannot even tell that I have anxiety. People with mental health disorders should not be ashamed of them. It is very important to take notice if you think you might have anxiety because help is available. You do not have to go on dealing with it alone. The ULM Counseling Center offers help to students with anxiety or any other mental health problem. The counselors’ services are free, convenient and confidential. I think is it also a good idea to let the important people in your life know if you have a mental health problem so that they can be aware and offer support when needed. My mental health does not define me, but it is a part of who I am. The problems I face are just a small part of my life, and most days I do not notice I have them because of the methods I have learned to control it. I am not my diagnosis, and if you have a disorder like this, you do not have to be either. contact Halen Doughty at doughthe@warhawks.ulm.edu

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Books nation

Anne Rice returns with vampire sequel She’s back. Anne Rice announced her new “Vampire Chronicles” sequel earlier this month. The author plans to bring back main character, Lestat, along with other beloved vampires. Rice’s novels have sold 80 million copies over the last 38 years. The new sequel is titled, “Prince Lestat.” The novel will be a true sequel to “Queen of the Damned.” The 1988 novel was the inspiration for the chronicals. The book comes out this October and is now available for pre-order.

state

Republican files bill to make Bible state book

Rep. Thomas Carmody, of Shreveport, filed House Bill 503 to suggest the Bible becoming the state offical book. If the bill is passed, this will make Louisiana the second state to have a holy book serve as its state book. The offical book would be the oldest state-owned bible. Carmody is not the first politican to come up with the idea. In 1988, Randy Dill, of Shreveport, suggested the bill but failed to find a lawmaker willing to accept his proposal. The Republicans are expecting opposition, but remain hopeful.

local

Monroe library hosts book club meetings The Ouachita Parish Public Library hosts weekly book club meetings. Offering multiple book clubs to fit your reading style, Bayou Book Club is hosted by Ollie Burns. Visit oplib.org for a full calendar of upcoming book club meetings. The next meeting is March 29 with special guest author Ernest Hill. The Ouachita Parish Public Library is located at 1800 Stubbs Ave. in Monroe. The main branch also hosts movie nights with films made from literature. Next movie night is “The Book Thief.”

Jazzy tunes at Brass Ensemble concert by Amanda Hikes

A Low Brass Ensemble concert was presented by the ULM School of Visual and Performing Arts Department of Music in the Emy-Lou Biedenharn Recital Hall on Thursday. This show began with an introduction from the conductor, James Layfield. The concert then proceeded with ULM Trombone Ensemble playing three pieces: “Now is the Month of Maying,” “In Memoriam,” and “I’ve Got Rhythm.” Sharmonds Pea, sophomore kinesiology major, said he was impressed for his first time attending a concert like this and also said he would not mind coming out to watch another one. “The last piece by the trombone ensemble was the most interesting piece to me because it reminded me of jazz music,” Pea said. Like Pea, many students, parents, faculty and others came out to behold this musical production. A wide variety of audience members enjoyed the show and showed their support for this style of music.

After the Trombone Ensemble finished their performance, the crowd waited with anticipation for the next set, then applauded loudly as the next group of musicians entered onto the stage with their shiny gold instruments. The second half of the show was performed by the ULM Tuba-Euphonium Ensemble. They played two pieces by composer John Stephens. The first selection, “Adagio,” was slow and Pea smooth, as its name implies. It had a mysterious yet serene quality that made you feel like you were away from the world. Avery Dace, a freshman music education major, was one of the euphonium players. Dace said she enjoyed performing with the her fellow musicians. “It was fun to be in an ensemble with talented musicians and showcasing our hard work.

My favorite piece was “Adagio” because it is a very lyrical piece that sounds great and is very moving,” Dace said.

“It was fun to be in an ensemble with talented musicians and showcasing our hard work. ” Avery Dace, music education major The final piece of the night, “Five Dances” was divided into five segments. Some were fast-paced and others were more gradual but they all lived up to their name because each song had a rhythm that could be danced to. contact Amanda Hikes at hikesad@warhawks.ulm.edu

Spring clean more than just your home by Traneshia Stormer

Now that spring is finally here, many people are beginning to think about spring cleaning. Spring cleaning has come to be known as a time typically undertaken in the spring season where there is a thorough cleaning of a house or room. As the sun begins to shine and cool spring breeze blows, people all over open up their windows and doors to let the fresh air in and begin the process to make their homes clean, happy and efficient spaces. However, there are some who choose the opposite route of springcleaning and allow things to just pile up. Jessica Van, a sophomore education major, said her parents should have a yard sale to get rid of all the things they have stored up. “When parents live cluttered lives, their kids turn out differently,” Van said. Over the year, houses pile up with miscellaneous items and some use the spring season to declutter their spaces of the things they no longer need, or want. Typically, some will systematically go through rooms, cleaning and removing anything that is unneeded. Davis Griffin, a sophomore construction major, said his family should “burn down the house and start over.” Griffin has a big family. Without ever spring cleaning himself, he said there is stuff everywhere. As some families are putting together their lists of things to clean this year, there are some people

adding a little something different to their lists and taking the idea of spring cleaning to an entirely different level: cleaning up their lives. Spring cleaning no longer just refers to your home. It could also be cleaning up your life, in terms of relationships, school, financially or spiritually. Brittany Albritton, a freshman kinesiology major, said she plans to study and exercise more. She hopes that making a schedule will allow her to focus more and get work done. While some students are looking to make changes in their lives this spring, some say this is something they do constantly. Why wait until the spring to start cleaning? Make changes throughout the year as seen fit. Albritton said she really wants to spend more time with God, reading her Bible and praying. This spring, instead of just making a list of chores to do around the house, dig a little deeper. Think over life and the things that have happened so far this year. Is there anything in your life that needs “cleaning up”? The saying “turning a new leaf” really works with spring cleaning. People change and people grow. Which is one of the reasons it is important to inspect your life, choices and actions. Figure out what is working and what’s not After doing so, you can change what needs to be fixed in order to be a better, healthier and cleaner you. contact Traneshia Stormer at stormetc@warhawks.ulm.edu

Spring Cleaning Checklist Wash 5 loads Clean out closet Take clothes to Goodwill Call home Clean my life Attend church Clean out my backpack Make new friends

illustration by Breanna Harper

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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”

fun facts 58 Picture in your head 59 Batt. terminal 60 Forensic technique

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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

Pearls melt in vinegar. Honey is the only food that doesn’t spoil. Give up ramen noodle. Seriously, it’s terrible. image courtsey of MCT Campus The term “whole nine yards” came from WWII fighter pilots in the South Pacific. When arming their airplanes on the ground, the .50 caliber machine gun ammo belts measured exactly 27 feet. If the pilots fired all their ammo at a target, it got the “whole nine yards.”

Every day more money is printed for Monopoly than the U.S. treasury. Make a fist with your left hand, squeeze your left thumb, then put your right index finger down your throat. You now have no gag reflex. Try your hand at extreme couponing. Everyone needs 373 sticks of deodorant, right? A Rubik’s cube has 43,252,003,274,489,856,000 possible configurations. “Mountain Dew” is an old slang term for moonshine. When you snap your fingers, the sound is created from your middle finger hitting your palm and not your thumb rubbing against your index finger.

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Some NBA teams must tank to win LANDIUS ALEXANDER When you think of March basketball, your first thought is probably the NCAA tournament. By the way, sorry about your bracket. Warren Buffet’s billion dollar challenge didn’t last one round. Your second thought is probably of the competitive, fluid playoff race in the NBA- at least in the Western Conference. But there’s another race that goes on in the NBA in March, which is exactly opposite of a playoff push: the lottery push. Which means tanking. New commissioner Adam Silver recently denied the existence of tanking. Silver said tanking is “players and coaches trying to lose on purpose,” which he doesn’t believe is happening. He did acknowledge that teams rebuild through the draft, of which he approves. Right. You have to wonder if Silver’s conveniently blocked out March and April of 2012. The Golden State Warriors were a respectable 18-21, but unlikely to make the playoffs. They then finished 5-22, which the team insisted had nothing to do with wanting to keep there top seven protected pick. Are we really supposed to suspect a team went from winning nearly half of their games to just under 20 percent due to sheer bad luck? No, they employed all the classic tank tools: trade their best player for someone who can’t contribute, bench a few starters with minor or ambiguous injuries and give heavy minutes to bench warmers. It’s true coaches, and especially players, rarely help tank. But they don’t have too. When the front office trades your best players and benches the other good ones with injuries they’d normally “tough out,” no cooperation is needed. But in a star driven, five-on-five game like basketball, rebuilding - which occasionally requires tanking- is necessary. If you don’t have the right player, you need to get one. Your options are trade for one, sign one in free agency or draft one. Actually, in reality you need two stars minimum. Acquiring two star players through trade or free agency is unlikely. Since Jordan retired in 1998, 14 of 15 teams that have won had at least one lottery pick that they drafted starting for them. However, only 7 different teams won in that span, and not coincidentally, those six of those seven teams featured players seven of the top ten players over that span. Tanking and rebuilding only works if you get to choose a guaranteed Hall of Famer, which aren’t in every draft.

photos by Daniel Russell

Both: Isaac Grieder flies during the Jim Mize Invitational Friday.

Issac Grieder, featured in all three photos, won first place at the Jim Mizee Invitiational Saturday with a 5.12 meter jump, making him the nation’s #2 pole vaulter.

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THE UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA AT MONROE

March 24, 2014

SPORTS

Martin leaves as winningest coach by Dakota Ratley

ULM women’s basketball coach Mona Martin has decided to retire after 19 years leading the Warhawks. During her almost two decades of roaming the sidelines, Coach Martin racked up the most wins in school history with 263. Brian Wickstrom, Director of Athletics said Mona Martin is the foundation of ULM women’s basketball. “Every basketball player that comes through, every coach that comes through from this point coming forward owes Mona Martin love because she’s the one who built this basketball program into what it is,” Wickstrom said. Martin’s career includes an overall record of 252-272 at ULM, including eight winning seasons and two seasons of at least twenty wins. Martin won the Southland Conference Coach of the Year in 1998 and 2005. During that 2005 season she led the

team to a share of the regular season conference title. Martin led the Warhawks during the change to the Sun Belt Conference in the 2006-2007 season. She coached the Warhawks to an 11-20 record this year. Ashleigh Simmons was named to the First Team of the All-Sun Belt Team, the 19th player to be named to All-Conference teams under Martin. Martin played college basketball at Northwestern State before beginning her coaching career at Natchitoches Central High School. She won multiple state titles and a National Coach of the Year award there before entering collegiate coaching as an associate head coach at Northwestern. Martin then coached at West Monroe High School. She also coached AAU teams before taking the job at ULM. ULM students will miss seeing Martin on the sidelines of ULM games. Current students have never seen the program without her on the

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sidelines. Raymond Swalley, Senior Communication major said that things wouldn’t be the same without her. “It will be odd not seeing her as the head basketball coach next year because in my five years here she has been a staple,” Swalley said. Martin’s replacement will be influenced by her legacy. Wickstrom said that whoever replaces Coach Martin would be expected to build on the groundwork that Martin provided. He also said that replacement would hopefully be able to “blend into the community” and become as well liked as Martin was on campus. Wickstrom said that Mona Martin would always be a part of ULM. “Her name will always be synonymous with basically ULM basketball,” Wickstrom said.

contact Dakota Ratley at ratleydl@warhawks.ulm.edu

While coaching at Natchitoches Central High School she won a national coach of the year award.

Prior to her coaching career at ULM, Martin coached at Northwestern State and West Monroe High School.

photo by Daniel Russell

Mona Martin coaching up her team in Monroe against Arkansas State.

Seasons of double digit wins

1998 & 2005

Players earned All-Conference honors under Martin

Won Southland Coach of the Year

Times Martin had 20-win seasons photo by Daniel Russell

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March 24, 2014

SPORTS

Eyes on the prize Warhawks begin spring practice at Malone Stadium by Dakota Ratley

The football team started spring practices last week, including practicing in pads for the first time Friday afternoon. The team practiced Monday, Wednesday and Friday. The level of intensity was obvious as many hits drew audible reactions from the small crowd that was in attendance. Ray Stovall, senior linebacker said that it was nice to be back on the field. “They were stressing physicality and stuff like that in the offseason so that’s what we try to do the first day, just come out and hit people,” Stovall said. The Warhawks hope that physicality will help the team improve from the 6-6 record it held last year. The campaign saw the team finish in a tie for third in the Sun Belt

Returning starters • RB - Centarius Donald • LB- Hunter Kissinger • P/K Justin Manton • TE - Harley Scioneaux • DE- Joey Gautney

and become bowl eligible for second straight year. Competitiveness is not in short supply in practice. Head coach Todd Berry said that there are a lot of positions that are up for grabs, and that there are no “inherited jobs.” Berry is entering his fifth year as head coach of the Warhawks. Each year more is expected from Berry’s squad. “We have expectations. We know that. I think this group knows that nothing is going to be given to them, and they have to work for everything,“ Berry said. The Warhawks will have their work cut out for them. The nonconference schedule includes a home game against Wake Forest and away games at LSU, Texas A&M and Kentucky. Idaho State and New Mexico State will rejoin the Sun Belt Conference and Appalachian State.

Their conference schedule includes games against traditional rivals Arkansas State and UL-Lafayette. Stovall said that the team expects to be a contender in the Sun Belt and to be active in the postseason. “We tasted it. We have a banner up there, AdvoCare Indepedence Bowl 2012. There’s four open spots that we’d like to fill up,” he said. That 2012 season, the Warhawks achieved an 8-5 record - their first winning record since 1993 - and went to a bowl game for the first time in school history. That season also included a win over then number eight Arkansas. The team will continue practice throughout the spring, with scrimmages on March 29 and April 5. The team will hold the spring game on April 5. contact Dakota Ratley at ratleydl@warhawks.ulm.edu

Right: Brian Williams passes the ball Friday at spring practice.

photos by Daniel Russell

Above: The defensive line practices drills during Friday’s spring practice at Malone Stadium. Left: Hunter Kissinger wraps up Alec Osborne in drill.