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NEWS CALENDAR
Monday 11-4 No Events.
Tuseday 11-5 No Events.
Wednesday 11-6 ULM Volleyball vs ULL at 7 p.m.
Thursday 11-7 Low Brass Ensembles at Emy-Lou Biedenharn Recital Hall from 7:30 - 9 p.m. Up til Dawn Celebration from 8 p.m. - 12:30 a.m.
Friday 11-8 ULM Volleyball vs Texas State at 7 p.m.
Saturday 11-9 ULM Football vs Arkansas State The 31 Ambassadors will host the annual Chili Cook-Off before the Warhawks play Arkansas State. Parents Day in the Grove at 1 p.m. Browse on the Bayou from 7:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Sunday 11-10 ULM Volleyball vs South Alabama at the ULM Activity Center from 2-4 p.m. ULM Flute Invitational at Emy-Lou Biedenharn Recital Hall at 7:30 - 9 p.m.
BRIEFS
Faculty Senate celebrates Ruby Anniversary The Faculty Senate will celebrate its 40 year anniversary called the Ruby Anniversary. A reception open to all faculty will take place Nov. 11 at 11:30 a.m. in the SUB Ballrooms. Cake and punch will be served. The reception is funded by Eric Pani, vice president of Academic Affairs, and the VPAA office.
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Gestapo chief Mueller death place clarified
App lets people help feds track child predators
Food stamp reduction due to lack of funds
(MCT) — A German historian has found conclusive proof that Nazi Gestapo chief Heinrich Mueller died in the final days of World War II and was buried in a mass grave in a Jewish cemetery in Berlin, the German daily Bild reported Thursday. The research carried out by historian Johannes Tuchel, head of the German Resistance Memorial Center in Berlin, appears to resolve one of the most enduring mysteries of the Nazi era and discredit decades of reported sightings of the secret police chief in Latin America after the war. Mueller played a key role in orchestrating the Holocaust.
(MCT) — With more than half of all Americans now using smartphones to stay in touch, federal authorities are venturing into new territory in a bid to enlist the public’s help to track down child predators. A new smartphone application, the first of its kind in federal law enforcement, allows users to receive alerts about wanted predators and to submit tips about their whereabouts. An urgent case will top the app’s feed. Developed by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the software is part of an emerging trend in law enforcement to capitalize on new technologies that engage the public in solving crimes.
(nola.com) — Starting in November, all 47 million food stamp recipients across the U.S., including 866,000 people in Louisiana, will see a reduction in their monthly assistance. The cuts to individuals and families in the food stamp program will range from $11 to $36 per month. Though that might not seem like a lot, it works out to 41 million meals throughout the state each year. That’s more meals than all of Louisiana’s food banks give out each year combined, said Michael Kantor, spokesman for the Second Harvest Food Bank in New Orleans, who’s bank can’t meet demands as is.
TODAY IN HISTORY
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“The nobler a man, the harder it is for him to suspect inferiority in others.” Marcus Tullius Cicero
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Nov. 4 1429 - Joan of Arc liberates SaintPierre-le-Moutier 1922 - British archaeologist Howard Carter finds the entrance to Pharaoh Tutankhamun’s tomb in the Valley of the Kings 1952 - The United States government establishes the National Security Agency 2008 - Barack Obama becomes the first African-American to be elected president of the United States Death: Michael Crichton, American author of Jurassic Park, dies in 2008 from lymphoma Birth: Sean “P. Diddy” Combs is born in 1969
Dental Hygiene program receives Entergy grant The Dental Hygiene Program has received its third grant from Entergy, an integrated energy company. The $2,500 grant will support ULM’s Mobile Dental Hygiene Unit. Entergy previously donated $2,000 in January 2012 and $2,500 in August 2012 to the Dental Hygiene Program..
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Julian Jones performs on stage as Alfred during Die Fledermaus on Friday.
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Student, faculty own businesses Incidents at homecoming CRIME
by Gwendolyn Ducre
Shayerrica Sampson was eager to start her own business. She wanted to write poetry as gifts and perform poetry as an entertainer at events. Starting a business was a challenge at first, but she was prepared to overcome it to make her dream come true. “There’s massive paperwork and legalities that must be taken care of to ensure that everything is done decently, orderly and legally,” said Sampson, a senior psychology major. But Sampson said nothing compared to the satisfaction and joy she experienced with making it all happen. Today, she is the owner of Eternity’s Pen. Owning a business may not be an easy task, but it is not impossible. Students and faculty members have become business owners outside of their day-to-day job. These businesses range from restaurants to self-employment. According to “The Millionaire Next Door,” 64 percent of American millionaires have become wealthy by becoming business owners. Since 1977, the AMBI reported that there are over 30 million businesses in the U.S. alone. From those 30 million businesses,
some ULM professors are amongst them. Virginia Eaton, a computer science professor, owns Eaton Rentals, LLC and Live Oaks Bar and Ballroom. Eaton has been a business owner for three decades now. Eaton Rentals was originated in Paris, Texas, in the late 1970s. Eaton said owning rental property seemed like the right thing to do at the right time. “My husband and I were thinking about how to invest our money and have a better return. And neither one Eaton of us was brave enough to play the stock market...I enjoy managing it and working with the people,” Eaton said. After moving from Texas to Monroe, Eaton and her husband decided to open more rentals. Now, Eaton owns commercial buildings and homes. Enoch Jeter , an instructor of fine arts print making, is a proud owner of Enoch’s Irish Pub and Cafe. Jeter also has a business for his art work that is available across the world. Enoch’s Irish Pub and Cafe opened
in 1980 near the university and is a family-owned business. The pub has dedicated its theme to an Irish influenced atmosphere that gives locals and tourist a taste of Ireland. The family owned business is managed by Jeter’s children. Jeter said the pub is the lively hood of his family and after 34 years of business he’s ready to turn the pub over to his children. The Jeter family works seven days a week at the pub. T h o u g h Enoch’s devotes its theme to the Irish Culture, L o u i s i a n a ’ s Jeter spices and music has found its way into the food and entertainment. Jeter said he can’t name a country that they haven’t had a visitor come play for them. “They keep us in touch with different cultures...and different ways of thinking. That’s a motivation to say the least,” Jeter said. Jeter gives advice for the up and coming business owners to have fun and never lose your purpose.
contact Gwendolyn Ducre at ducregk@warhawks.ulm.edu
game result in arrests Michael A. Farrior, 23, was arrested and charged with disturbing the peace and interfering with law enforcement investigation on Oct. 26 outside of Malone Stadium. According to the affidavit, Sgt. Mark Johnson of the Monroe Police Department was attempting to make an arrest when Farrior and several other individuals reportedly interfered.
The individual Johnson was attempting to arrest had been spitting on the players of the visiting team. When Johnson tried to arrest the individual, Farrior and others reportedly surrounded Johnson to prevent the arrest. Farrior was also reportedly filming the incident with his cell phone and refused to get back when asked by Johnson according to the affidavit.
Jarad Lee Norris, 25, was arrested on campus on and charged with DWI-3, careless operation and driving without his license in his possession on Oct. 26. Sgt. M. Napier of the Monroe Police Department reportedly observed a silver Ford Explorer driving recklessly through the parking lot between the stadium and the track. The car was reportedly travelling at a high rate of speed while pedestrians were in the area. Three ULM Police Department Officers were said to have witnessed the events. Cpl. C. L. Turner conducted a traf-
fic stop on Bon Aire Drive. Turner stated that Norris was driving the vehicle and smelled strongly of alcohol. Norris also did not have his driver’s license in his possession and reportedly performed poorly on the standard field sobriety test according to the affidavit. Norris was then taken to the Monroe Police Department where he reportedly refused a chemical breath test. According to the affidavit, Norris admitted to drinking five or six Miller Lights before driving that night.
w If you witness a crime or accident on campus, contact the ULM police department at 318-342-5350 or visit ulm.edu/ police/report-crime
Big companies offer students financial assistance by Nishesh Koirala
Companies like Target, United Technologies and Chase Bank have started to help pay tuition and fees for students who are willing to work for them during their college career or after they graduate. Hans Beutner, a junior business major, has received similar financial aid from companies like JP Morgan but currently holds similar aid offered by Best Buy. Beutner works full time at the company’s office in Monroe and attends college at the same time. “This type of program really helps college students who need finan-
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Companies That Help Pay For School Target Chase Bank Best Buy United Technologies
cial aid,” said Beutner. “The company pays for the tuition and sometimes the books too which is a huge burden off the shoulder. My work study schedule is also based in my own preference so that I can make sure I get to study and work efficiently and achieve both ends.” The process starts with applying
UPS Apple McAfee Deloitte to one of the companies and going through series of evaluations with the company. An application for the program can be downloaded from the company’s website. In most cases, the company will pay for the full tuition fee and sometimes the cost for the stationaries too.
But, in some cases, an applicant has to make a payment to the college first which the company will later refund once the applicant meets the certain GPA required by the company’s standards. Although the amount that a company can pay for each individual is limited to $5,250, tax will have to be paid for each additional $1 given in aid. There are guidelines set by the government which doesn’t allow this program to pay for the students lodging, meal plan, transportation and equipment except textbooks. “Target actually encouraged me to
go back to school, they are interested in my growth with the company and the next promotion I can receive I have to have a degree,” said Myesha Davis. Davis, a psy- Davis chology major, doesn’t have plans after graduation yet, but as long as she is still with Target she hopes to continue to grow with the company. contact Nishesh Koirala at koiraln@warhawks.ulm.edu
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ULM to ULL: We have more pressing issues to deal with
What food does Schulze need? Raleigh Shehane Senior Management “I just want regular plate lunches with meat pies, mac n cheese and fried chicken day.”
Cameron Johnson Junior- English “I want it to have more of a home feel. Fish, preferably fried fish, would be awesome.“
Grant Gallien Biology- Freshman “They don’t serve chicken-and-cheese quesadillas and that has to change. More Mexican food!”
Madeleine Wassan Freshman- Pre Dental Hygiene “We should havea a soft-serve ice cream machine!”
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flagship school, felt the need to lash out at us because they have to share our system. But all of this nonsense aside, there is seriously no need to be so petty with each other. We are all great Louisiana schools. We all serve a function and neither of us would do well at serving each other’s. I think we are missing the big picture. We should all be working together to make this state the best that it can be. Because we all know that the politicians are doing their best to make universities as ineffective as possible. We should be working to build a better Louisiana. ULL, all we ask is that you follow the law. Okay, we’re sorry you don’t like it, but we weren’t that crazy about changing our name from NLU. LSU, all we ask is that you don’t lose to Alabama again. This little drama has already distracted enough columnists. It’s time we put this absurdity to rest once in for all. Let’s bury the hatchet and move on with our lives. Besides, don’t we
Kaitlyn Huff
GARRETT BOYTE It seems as though our bayou’s tranquil waters have been disturbed by the wake makers to the south. ULL and LSU columnists have taken to throwing punches at our little university. They called us apathetic. They said we could never instill the same pride in our town as Duck Dynasty. And they even trashed us for simply being in Monroe. While I admittedly had never heard of “The Vermillion,” I still had a hard time believing that any publication would print that garbage. There is a difference in being witty and just bitter. Ask “The Hawkeye.” We have the awards to prove it. And though I admire “The Reveille’s” staff for putting out a daily paper while taking classes, I find that they are often stretched for material and will apparently let anyone fill their pages. Granted these schools have some better programs to boast over us, but so do we: pharmacy, atmospheric science and no school is better at having its budget slashed than us. And yes, while LSU may inspire dreams of higher ACT scores, ULM enables dreams of higher education. Our university gives thousands of students from poor, rural north Louisiana the chance at earning a college degree. “The Reveille” calls us a redneckfilled community college. And while many here may subscribe to that lifestyle, our university is a microcosm just like any other. But look at me going on and on about LSU, I’ve completely forgotten about the school that started it all, ULL. Yes friends, apparently, ULM has just found itself in the middle of feud from the south that’s been going on for many years between LSU and ULL. Now ULL, bitter and misguided because they will NEVER be a
all have better things to be doing anyway? ULM may be a little behind the curve compared to some other schools, but we don’t care what the critics say. We are striving to make our university better. The mountains we have climbed in the last decade alone is worthy of more columnage than this spectacle. Nonetheless, I’m reminded of a Cajun poet, Jean Arceneaux. He wrote a poem called “The New Saturday Night Waltz” about the Cajun people and how they’ve lost their culture. He mentions that today’s Ragin’ Cajuns spend their money on an entry ticket to a football game and that they retain just enough tradition to fill the pages of a tourist brochure. But what Arceneaux says at the very end can apply to all of us. “The Buddha of Basile was right: the good times are killing us all.” So keep your knickers in a twist if you want, ULL. Because frankly we just don’t care. contact Garrett Boyte at boytejg@warhawks.ulm.edu
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Budget cuts sad but necessary for school’s survival
You know the parable of Jesus feeding a crowd of thousands with five loaves and two fish? That’s ULM right now. The loaves and fish are the funds and the thousands are the faculty. Only there’s no Jesus to make a miracle, so cuts have to be made. Unfortunately, none of those cut were excess staff. which means the remaining faculty will gain increased responsibilities. Bruno says these moves are all an adjustment rather than a fix for the school’s problems. It’s a shame the school’s going through the fifth straight year of budget cuts considering all of the good things that have happened during that same time span. Since these cuts started in 2008: the online MBA has been named a 2013 “Best Online Education Program”, the football team finally reached a bowl game, former Miss ULM Jaden Leach became the fourth ULM student in five years to be named Miss Louisiana, more freshman each year have higher GPAs and ACT scores; and the graduation rate has risen by almost 10% with steady increases each year. All of these accomplishments have come despite ever decreasing funds from the state. The state provides nearly 54 percent less funds to ULM than in 2008, while we’ve produced around 46 percent more. That’s problematic. But this isn’t just a ULM problem, even though charts indicate we’ve been hit among the hardest. Before Jindal became governor, Louisiana’s state funding for higher education was at the Southern average for the first time in 25 years. Under Jindal, who calls himself “heroic” in protecting higher education, Louisiana higher education funding plummeted. Per the American Association of State Colleges and Universities, Louisiana is ranked 50th in state funding for higher education. This is nearly twice as bad as the second worst state, West Virginia and is nearly five times worse than the national average. Until the state government decides to make education a priority again, who knows how long ULM will be adjusting to broken system.
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Most history teachers skip the interesting facts
Kaitlyn Huff To effectively teach a subject, the teacher should possess a certain passion for that it. Most students will not experience a “real” history class until they reach college. Most will go through their general education with coaches placed in these classes. One of the first questions asked in my first college history course dealt with how many students were taught by coaches in high school. Many students raised their hands. History is one of the most important courses anyone may ever take. As a history major, I’ll admit I’m a little biased. But history is the story of us, the story of people and understanding that story is vital to anyone’s understanding of the modern world. Without past events, the future would
look a lot different. One thing history has taught me is that the idea of black and white is ridiculous. There is never black and white— and if you think there is, you are over simplifying. History is made up of a lot of gray. A lot of anger, frustration and violence. Understanding the concept that the world is way more complicated than it looks is essential to understanding our past. History is often taught in a deterministic fashion, in a way that feels like George Washington and the rest of the revolutionaries knew they were going to win against England. That couldn’t be any further from the truth. No one knows the future. History should be taught the way it was lived, inclusive of all the struggle and fear felt during the period of study. We should be teaching fact, not fiction. Leave behind the myth of the cherry tree and honest Abe and delve into the interesting truths. Our classes should be teaching us the incredible stories of our founding fathers—who they really were and how they lived. All I knew about John Hancock before I entered college
was that he signed the Declaration of Independence really big. It wasn’t until my American history class that I realized just how in character that was for him, not to mention how cool John Hancock was. Personally studying history gave me a wealth of knowledge on all sorts of historical figures and events, and it saddens me that not many people will know what I do. I believe it should be mandatory that all history classes are taught by those who understand the importance of their subject. The same qualifications that apply to math and science teachers should apply to history teachers. If the best applicants happen to be coaches, great! I personally have nothing against high school coaches. I do however have something against those who repeat dates, definitions,and myths and call it teaching. I was raised to be a history buff. It runs in my family. History shouldn’t be taken lightly. Like I said, it’s the story of humanity; and that story is pretty cool once it’s given a chance. contact Kaitlyn Huff at huffka@warhawks.ulm.edu
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Left to right: Rebecca Stephenson and Mark Clark spoke at a symposium Monday introducing Benjamin Bagby and Beowulf. Bagby performed Beowulf on Tuesday with a harp
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Beowulf performer awes students by Ashley Lyons
The stage dimmed as a man with a harp walked out. “Hwaet!” He yelled in a language that hasn’t existed since 1066 – the Old English language. The audience was taken aback but quickly engrossed in a performance by Benjamin Bagby. Bagby, a medievalist scholar, performer and harpist, performed his rendition of the epic poem Beowulf to a packed recital hall last Tuesday. “Becoming a performer is something that you don’t try to do, it just sort of happens naturally,” Bagby said. Performance days are all about eliminating distracion. Bagby tries narrow down his focus to the stage where he will sit for 100 minutes of nonstop singing, recreating a scene that took place over a thousand years ago. “It’s like sports,” said Bagby. “A sports person before a big game isn’t going to go to a part and drink a lot… they are going to try to focus and rest. So its similar to sports in a way.” Bagby was drawn into Beowulf by questioning how people must have perceived the text at the time it was
recited in Anglo-Saxon mead halls, in a culture where writing was unknown outside of a monastery. “The text as it exists is incredibly well crafted. The more I work with the more I discover how clever and thoughtful it is,” said Bagby. It’s not a random text done by just anybody. It’s really a master storyteller’s work.” Rebecca Stephenson, associate English professor and instructor of the medieval literature class, hosted a symposium introducing Bagby and discussing the history of Beowulf. At the symposium, Bagby addressed how sensational it would be to a medieval person to see how easily and fast modern people read. And how little they remember. At a time where writing wasn’t an every day task, people memorized. Anglo-Saxon bards memorized Beowulf by heart. Bagby trained himself to memorize 100 minutes worth of Beowulf and has been performing it for 20 years. And 20 years ago, when Bagby was preparing for his first performance, he didn’t quite have it all memorized. He had only been working on it for about six months. “I was really quite terrified, because
I didn’t really have an overview even though I had the text in front of me,” said Bagby. “I didn’t yet have a sense of the dramaturgy of the whole thing and how it was going to develop...and the arc of the story. So I was still kind of making it up as I went a long.”
“...anyone can tell that when he performs he loves what he is doing...” Sage Christman senior English major According to Bagby, there was a lot of intellectual process going on at that time, but now that it has passed he can “really inhabit the story and the presence more easily.” The entire work of Beowulf would take approximately four hours to recite. Twelve years ago, Mark Clark, associate professor of music, was teaching a graduate opera workshop at Indiana University when Bagby
came to town with his presentation of Beowulf. Clark said the performance was so compelling that he never forgot it. “It is remarkable,” said Clark. “He is able to do whatever he wants with his voice…it’s a narration, it’s telling a story, but it’s as if he was really there and you feel like you are there as well.” Emily Lusk and Sage Christman, senior English majors, are currently taking medieval literature and reading Beowulf in class. “I’ve read Beowulf many times before and I enjoy reading it, but listening to Bagby discuss the literature and perform and act it out really brought the story to life for me,” Lusk said. Lusk couldn’t make it to the performance, but attended the symposium where Bagby gave a preview of his performance. “I thought it was breathtaking and extraordinary,” said Lusk. “I expected his performance to be good, but I was honestly blown away and I only got to hear him perform for five minutes.” Christmas, who attended the performance, found it admirable that Bagby took the time out of his life to
study Old English, and not only learn how to speak it, but sing and act with it. “…Anyone can tell that when he performs he loves what he is doing and that made his performance all the more enjoyable,” Christman said. Bagby gave the characters distinguishable personalities, such as the drunk Unferth, that kept the audience laughing. “And that made me realize that he wants his audience to enjoy it as much as he does,” Christman said. Bagby is from the Chicago area and was educated in the United States. T w e n t y - f i v e Christman years ago, he started the medieval music group Sequentia in Germany that still exists in Paris, where Bagby teaches in the master’s program for medieval music performance practice. This was Bagby’s first time performing in Louisiana. contact Ashley Lyons at lyonsar@warhawks.ulm.edu
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Budget cuts eliminate 25 faculty, staff positions
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Due to state-wide budget cuts, university officials announced on Friday the elimination of 25 personnel positions and the consolidations of the five colleges into three. In August, President Nick Bruno informed university personnel on the impending administration’s reorganization and possible layoffs. The actions, according to Bruno, would be taken as a way to reduce the university’s budget by $1.5 million. “This is not going to be easy, but it has to be done,” Bruno said during his State of University Address in August. Of the 25 personnel positions being cut, 19 are active employees while six are through retirements and already vacant positions. “This is not a fix,” Bruno said. “It is only an adjustment. Every year we go in to a new fiscal year optimistic that this is the year that higher education in Louisiana will be stabilized and given more resources by the state. When that occurs, we are committed to reinvest in key areas.” Approximately 300 university positions have been eliminated since 2009. Senior Dylan Crowell said he understands cuts are bound to happen. “While I may not agree or disagree, it is necessary,” Crowell said. But senior history major Allison Prudhomme questions the severity of the number of people being cut. Along with faculty and staff eliminations, officials announced the consolidation of ULM’s five academic colleges into three. While the graduate school will remain the same, beginning in January the three academic colleges will be: the College of Arts, Education and Sciences, the College of Health and Pharmaceutical Sciences and the College of Business and Social Sciences. Three academic degree programs will be cut: Ph.D in Pharmacy Administration, B.A. in Sociology and B.S. in Medical Laboratory Sciences. Junior pre-nursing major Jernesia Huggins doesn’t agree with any of the changes. “Is this not an arts and science school? People come here for those programs and cutting them would
make people not want to come here any more,” Huggins said. Juniors and seniors already enrolled in the programs are allowed complete their degree, while freshmen and sophomores must change their majors. Concentrations in photography and sculpture will also be discontinued, as well as geology courses. Personnel cuts this school year initially began in October, when five faculty and staff positions, including director of admissions and director of purchasing, were eliminated. The 30 cuts are expected to reduce approximately $2 million from the university’s budget. According to Bruno, such measures must be taken due to the reduction of state funding.
$31.0 Million
by Jaclyn Jones
Operating Budgets: for years 2008-2009, 2013-2014
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Low funding merges five colleges, causes loss of personnel, degree programs
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“It seem like higher education is the last thing on Louisiana’s mind”
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Shantera Harris senior kinesiology major ULM receives 11 percent less funding than the UL system average according to Bruno’s State of the University Address. In 2008, the university had an operating budget of $88.1 million with over 50 percent of the budget coming from state revenue. As of July 2013, the operating budget is $71.1 million with over 50 percent of the budget coming from ULM, according to the address. ULM is one of nine universities in the UL System, the largest higher education system in Louisiana. Sixty-one percent of the UL System operating budget is self generated from the nine universities, while only 39 percent comes from state funds, according to ULsystem.net. “It’s just crazy. It seems like higher education is the last thing on the Louisiana government’s mind,” said senior kinesiology major Shanetra Harris. “It’s like, how much more money is the state going to cut, how many more people are going to have
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2008 2013 to lose their jobs and how much more money will we [the students] have to pay?” contact Jaclyn Jones at Jones2@warhawks.ulm.edu
930 664 Top graph: In 2008-2009 over 50% of ULM’s operating budget came from state funding. In 2013-2014, over 50% of ULM’s budget is selfgenerated revenue.
Middle and bottom graph: In 20132014 75 percent of the operating budget goes to faculty and staff salaries. In five years, ULM has let go of 266 positions.
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Halloween Ball provides safe place to party byTejal Patel
Faces painted, hair dyed and costumes on, students crawled and crept their way to Brown Gym on Halloween night for a scary good time. SGA has been putting on the Halloween Ball since 2010 and this year the night of activities included a costume contest and music provided by 100.1 The Beat’s DJ star. Despite the rain and gloom surrounding campus, students came out to dance the night away in costumes like the joker, an African queen, Super Woman and even faceless ghouls. Some students even looked past the store shelves and created their own Where’s Waldo, Inspector Gadget and Despicable Me minion costumes. Couples came dressed as characters such as Minnie and Mickey Mouse. Of course, there was no shortage of candy. The tables were covered in chewy and chocolaty treats for the party goers to enjoy, leaving all the tricking up to the mysterious masked
figures that were lurking around the room. Students hit the dance floor, moving along to their favorite songs both new and old. Devonte Grinstead, SGA senator for the College of Health Sciences and a senior health studies pre-professional major, said getting ready for the ball was no easy task. “It was an all-day event,” said Grinstead, “SGA worked hard, setting up tables and chairs, stringing spider webs, decorating and providing food for students to enjoy during the event.” Grinstead said that they hoped a lot of people came because they had free food, a cash bar and a great DJ. The turn-out met SGA’s expectations, with the room full of a diverse group of students dressed and ready for the occasion. Regan Orman, a sophomore speech-language-pathology major, was one of many that enjoyed the Halloween Ball. “It seemed like a really fun event, and I liked that it was right on
Students dress up in a wide range of Halloween costumes such as a football player (above), clowns (right) and Despicable Me minions (far right). photos by Daniel Russell
campus,” said Orman. “They had good music and everyone was in the spirit and having a great time.” Though there were many Hallow e en parties happening around town, Orman found that supporting a campus activity was most fun for Orman her. “It’s cool that we have the option to have a great time with our fellow students without leaving the safety of campus,” Orman said. SGA offered free golf cart rides to students to ensure that they got back to the dorms and apartments safely after Halloween Ball. As another Halloween has come to an end, the ghouls and goblins return to the shadows, and students put away their costumes after another annual SGA Halloween Ball. contact Tejal Patel at pateltn@warhawks.ulm.edu
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Left: Claire Givens and Julian Jones play the roles of Rosalinda and Alfred, respectively. Right:Nathaneal Medlin plays the role of Frank in Die Fledermaus during the Friday performance. photos by Daniel Russell
Die Fledermaus shows what students are made of Opera cast receives cheers, standing ovation by Stacy Reppond
image courtesy of Garrett Boyte
Top: Garrett Boyte prepares to go on stage as Dr. Blind. Bottom: Givens and Jones sing a duet for the crowd on Friday night.
photo by Daniel Russell
“Die Fledermaus” kept the audience bursting with laughter last Thursday and Friday in Brown Auditorium. Students put on two lively performances of this 1874 operetta by Johann Strauss called, “Die Fledermaus” also known as, “The Revenge of the Bat.” The audience was transported to Vienna in 1900 where they visit the tumultuous couple Eisenstein and Rosalinda, along with the chambermaid Adele in their apartment in Act I, Prince Orlovsky’s palace ballroom in Act II and the city jail in Act III. In a turn of events laced with lies by clandestine lovers and an ambitious maid, confusion ensues when the “dream world” of Dr. Falke is revealed as an elaborate hoax set up to get revenge on Eisenstein for a practical joke on Dr. Falke from years before. Elements such as romance, music and champagne mix for an opera filled with racy humor. “I have never seen a humorous opera before and wanted a good laugh,” Carleigh Roberts, a freshman prepharmacy major, said. The themes of love, revenge and dreams come true combine to make for a dramatic display of questionable characters and their even more questionable choices. However, the audience could certainly admire a character’s dare to
photo by Daniel Russell
Givens as Rosalinda alongside fellow castmember Jones as Alfred.
dream big, as it pays off for chambermaid Adele, who falls into an acting opportunity. Students gave stellar performances and their vocal talent and humor were admired as the crowd laughed, applauded and gave a standing ovation. “As an alum, I’m honored being with so many talented musicians and sharing the stage,” recent alumnus Daniel Zeagler as Eisenstein, said. The opera was chosen for its singing and acting required by the characters as well as its hilarious elements. As a number of roles were double casted, the opera filled the need for many dynamic roles for students. Mark Clark, director and associate professor of music, attributed this need to the many talented students at ULM who can sing and act and that needed to be part of a classic. Students began rehearsing for the performances in August. Plenty of preparation went into putting the
show together including learning the music, learning the lines and working on staging every day beginning in the end of September. Students also worked on the production side of the opera. Clark said it was truly a “full-out student effort.” “I hope the student, faculty, community realizes how much talent is here, and we hope they are entertained by the characters and situations,” Clark said. “There is also something very uplifting about seeing and listening to talent and singing, and watching the students working together onstage and behind the scenes.” Whether it is an up and coming actress or an exotic Hungarian countess, the opera “Die Fledermaus” shows the audience just how easy it is to transport oneself to another world simply by a change of identity. contact Stacy Reppond at repponsm@warhawks.ulm.edu
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November blockbusters What’s it about? When can I see it?
Who’s in it?
Thor: The Dark World
Chris Hemsworth as Thor Natalie Portman as Jane Foster Tom Hiddleston as Loki Anthony Hopkins as Odin Kat Dennings as Darcy Lewis
Geoffrey Rush Hubberman Sophie Nelisse Meminger Emily Watson Hubberman
The Book Thief
Ender’s Game
Hunger Games: Catching Fire
as as as
Thor calls upon his evil stepbrother Loki to help save the nine realms from Malekith. Jane Foster is back in the sequel, but poisened by aether, a magical force used by Malekith.
Nov. 8th
Hans
Liesel likes to steal books. She shares them with others Liesel during WWII in Germany. With a Jewish refuge hidden Rosa in her home, she learns life lessons from her adoptive parents.
Harrison Ford as Colonel Graff Asa Butterfield as Ender Wiggin Hailee Steinfield as Petra Arkanian Abigail Breslin as Valentine Wiggin
The International Military find Ender Wiggin and train him to lead fellow soldiers into a war with aliens. Their mission is to save planet Earth from an alien invasion. Based on Orson Scott Card’s 1985 novel.
Jennifer Lawerence as Katiniss Everdeen Josh Hutcherson as Peeta Mellark Liam Hemsworth as Gale Hawthorne Sam Claflin as Finnick Odair
Katniss Everdeen must compete again in the 75th Hunger Games known as a Quarter Quell. After winning the games with Peeta Mellark a year ago, can they twist the rules again to be in their favor?
Nov. 15th
Nov. 1st See it now!
Nov. 22nd
Images courtesy of IMDB and Illistration by Breanna Harper
Local celebs open lifestyle boutique Mother-daughter duo ditch duck calls to dress Monroe head to toe by Tejal Patel
America’s favorite quirky and quacky family is putting away the duck calls and calling on fashion lovers everywhere. Korie and Rebecca Robertson of West Monroe’s Duck Dynasty will open Duck and Dressing, an adult women’s clothing, accessories and home décor boutique. Rebecca, a Louisiana State University fashion design graduate, will be the primary buyer for the store. Rebecca has dreamt of owning a boutique, and has had a major influence on the styles and colors the store plans to offer shoppers. Rebecca, labeling their new Duck
Dynasty venture as a “lifestyle boutique,” is proud to be making her dreams come true with the help and guidance of Korie Robertson. The styles offered in the store are far from the camo fans are used to seeing on the hit television show. Edgy, southern chic is the approach Korie and Rebecca plan to take, in hopes that they will have something to offer every woman for every day wear. Fashion lines such as Whitney Eve, created by television personality Whitney Port, will be featured on the boutique racks. The line offers rough and tough leather jackets, printed skirts, loose sweaters and flirty, but sophisticated dresses. Long sleeved elegance is a theme in the Whitney Eve style, as well as black and various blues. Pieces from the Whitney Eve line have been seen on celebrities like Rihanna, Heidi Klum, Kim Kardashian
and Jessica Alba. Duck and Dressing will make the same pieces available in store, making the boutique an up and coming place to shop for local buyers and tourists. The boutique will also have home decor which is something not most local boutiques offer. C a r m e n Blackwell, a sophomore communication major, is only just hearing about the boutique, but is excited Blackwell to shop at Duck and Dressing. “Since Duck Dynasty is a family of Monroe natives and ULM has been my home for a couple of years now, I can’t wait to sport some items from [Korie and Rebecca’s] boutique,” Blackwell said. Blackwell is not only excited about
purchasing a few cute items for herself, but for friends and family as well. “I’ll be doing my Christmas shopping there, for sure, for the women in my family,” Blackwell said. Shelby Wright, a senior health studies major, thinks this new venture will be more suited for tourists. “I love shopping at local boutiques, but I will wait on making my way over to Duck and Dressing,” Wright said. “The concept of the boutique sounds up my alley, but wading through tourists to shop for clothes doesn’t sound appealing.” The boutique is located on DeSiard St. in downtown Monroe, and will be open to shoppers and Duck Dynasty fans on Nov. 15. The shop will also offer a website for fans of the show that aren’t from the area. The site should be up and running in spring 2014. contact Tejal Patel at pateltn@warhawks.ulm.edu
Image courtesy of Houston Bass
When: Nov. 15 Where: 411 DeSiard St. in downtown Monroe Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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Major Spotlight
Students see what other people can’t
More to vampire fiction than sparkling hotties
by Stacy Reppond
“[Radiological technology] is really unlike the other health science majors and gives you a different look at the medical field.”
contact Stacy Reppond at repponsm@warhawks.ulm.edu
ASHLEY LYONS I used to avoid Anne Rice like the plague. I avoided anything vampires because when I was in high school Twilight was at its peak of popularity. Stephenie Meyer completely turned me off of anything vampires before I really had a chance to enjoy the idea of the vampire. Then one day I saw the “Interview With the Vampire” movie and totally fell in love with it. I loved the dark imagery, the touch of the past and the subtle horror. I began to read the books and discovered a newfound appreciation for gothic novels and horror fiction. One of my favorites of the series, a book that I can read over and over and not get tired of, is the second book, “The Vampire Lestat.” In “Interview With the Vampire,” you learn about the character of Lestat through the eyes of Louis, who is essentially the Victorian emo. He tells you about the decades he spent with Lestat and their little, vampire child Claudia, in New Orleans. And he doesn’t paint Lestat to be a great guy. But in “The Vampire Lestat,” you get his side of the story starting from before he became a vampire in the late 1700s to the moment he decided to be a rock star in the 1980s. When the book opened with Lestat introducing himself as a “rock superstar,” I thought that was the sil-
liest thing I had ever read. It kind of shattered the image of the Victorian horror figure I had painted in my mind. Lestat then goes on to recount his experience waking up in the late 20th century after being asleep for decades, and again I fell in love. The imagery and the writing pulled me in and I couldn’t put the bookdown. Most of the book is a huge flashback. Lestat is writing his own autobiography after discovering a book written by an anonymous writer who interviewed a vampire named, you guessed it, Louis. He comes from the pre-revolutionary period of France and is the youngest of three sons. He wishes to escape his impoverished aristocratic family and make something of himself. After failed attempts of joining a monastery and running away with traveling actors, Lestat has become very defiant and depressed about
contact Ashley Lyons at lyonsar@warhawks.ulm.edu Images courtesy of Good Reads
The radiologic technology major provides a fully accredited program for students interested in the diagnostic side of medicine that uses new technology and medical equipment. The four-year degree program is divided into two segments, both lasting two years: pre-professional and professional. With only 32 programs in the nation offering a bachelors degree in radiologic technology, ULM sets itself apart from other universities by having this major available to students. Students interested in medicine can focus specifically on medical imaging by going into the field of radiologic technology. This technology and the use of it are essential to the healing process due to its vital role in diagnosing medical problems. “You get to develop skills to help human needs,” said Brett Bennett, the radiologic technology program director. The major differs from other health-related ones in that it requires a passion for caring for others for short periods of time. Radiographers must gain patient trust quickly and be confident and competent while helping the patient and protecting oneself from dangers on the job such as x-ray radiation. Bennett “This major is truly incredible and is really worth looking into for those interested in the medical field. It is really unlike the other health science majors and gives you a different look at the medical field,” said Logan Ray, a junior radiologic technology major. ULM’s program includes two-week rotations at several different locations that allow students experience with a variety of technological equipment. The program’s goal is to improve a student’s critical thinking and ability to perform on the job. The program also has a student organization for majors called Chi Beta Gamma. Students have a variety of options including graduate school, medical school or a specialty school in advanced fields such as nuclear medicine or radiation therapy. Other graduates may find jobs as an entry-level radiologic technologist in areas such as Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Ultrasound (US), Computerized Tomography (CT) and more. Logan Ray, There is also an online bridge projunior gram that targets those who already have an associate degree in radiologic technology and would like to pursue a bachelors degree. Bennett says that this online learning option proves beneficial to these online students because it does not flood the job market and helps them to progress. Bennett also emphasizes the importance of radiologic technology in medicine as he says that medical imaging can detect lesions that may be a sign of breast cancer up to two years before a patient doing a self-exam can detect them. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Monroe is one of the metropolitan areas with the highest job concentration in this occupation in the country. The median income for an entry-level radiologic technologist is about $54,620 but will vary with other factors.
life. He begins to question the existence of God. Then his mother makes it her dying wish to see him leave their bleak countryside home and go to Paris to pursue his dreams with his companion, Nicolas. Lestat has a knack for the stage and quickly becomes a promising actor. Until one night, he attracts the attention of a 300-year-old vampire who kidnaps him from his bed and forcefully turns him into a vampire. He meets a 500-year-old boy vampire and coven leader, Armand, who is pretty much my favorite character of all time, a nearly 2,000-year-old Roman vampire, Marius and even the 6,000-year-old origin of vampires themselves, pre-Egyptian royalty Akwasha and Enkil. If you think I’m spoiling anything for you, get over it. This book was published in 1985. This book takes you back to the bits of history that these vampires have lived through and gives you a taste of why they became who they are. The different points of view are my favorite thing about the books, especially between “The Vampire Lestat” and “Interview With the Vampire.” Is Lestat telling the truth? Was Louis lying? That’s the beauty of the unreliable narrator. Despite being about vampires, the characters have relatable qualities. Lestat’s traits and flaws are still quite human even though his body isn’t. And don’t worry if you aren’t into vampires. There are enough beautiful Anne Rice books to go around if you like witches, werewolves, Jesus and maybe even erotica.
The Witching Hour
The Wolf Gift
The Queen of the Damned
What to read next?
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Musical duo Humes, Lim perform Faculty Artists Concert Series by Cheyenne Wilson
On Monday, Oct. 30th, the Visual and Performing Arts Department of Music and the faculty artists concert series presented Scot Humes and Chan Kiat Lim in concert. The concert featured Scot Humes, associate professor of clarinet and saxophone, performing pieces on the clarinet in collaboration with Chan Kiat Lim, associate professor at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, on the piano. “I try to do a major recital, a solo recital or a chamber music recital, every semester. The typical expectation is one per year, and that’s the minimum of what I do,” Humes said. This recital is a part of a tour put on by Humes and Lim. They have performed in New Orleans, Lafayette, Monroe and their next performance will be in Houston. The two are also scheduling to perform in New York, Pennsylvania and
West Virginia. The program included pieces by the composers Francis Poulenc, Leslie Bassett, Leonard Bernstein and César Franck. Humes says that he and Lim chose the pieces together. The two selected pieces that they wanted to play and that they would enjoy playing. Humes and Lim had to choose pieces to balance the Franck sonata performed during the second portion of the concert. “We had to choose pieces that would be a contrast to that but also compliment it,” Humes said. “It actually was very easy to put together with Dr. Lim,” Humes said about working with the pianist. The two had a great time working together. They have received several compliments on how well they perform together. The audience thanked the two musicians for a great show by giving them a standing ovation.
“This recital was one that I thoroughly enjoyed. The music included was very interesting, and Humes and Lim had such a captivating stage presence together,” said Armand Wilson, senior Wilson vocal music education major. “As a musician, I’m always trying to better myself. So as a teacher, I’m trying to also get my students to become better. I always challenge myself,” Humes said. As a teacher, Humes expects the same amount from him as he expects from his students. He takes the principles that he gives his students and applies them to himself so that he can continue to improve his craft over time. contact Cheyenne Wilson at wilsoncy@warhawks.ulm.edu
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LifeHacks: because life is so hard by Kaitlyn Huff
photos courtesy of Twistedsifter.com
Top left: If sandwich bags aren’t around grab a CD spindle as a bagel tote. Top right: Make a space in the middle before heating and you’ll never have that problem again. Bottom left: Unroll the rim and let the ketchup flow. Bottom right: Take pictures of friends holding items so you are never left wondering where your stuff is.
With helpful tips offered to guide you through everyday life, the LifeHacks series may seem innocent at first glance. But there is a darkness lurking beneath the surface. Tips such as using an empty CD container as a bagel sandwich holder fool the casual viewer. And yet other, more sinister tips are available. “Some of the LifeHacks are harmless, little things that anyone could have thought of,” said Jonathan Spillman, a sophomore English major. Spillman agrees that while he may enjoy a well held together bagel sandwich, giving out information concerning conning vending machines into coughing up their change is a bit criminal. “It’s just unethical. The LifeHacks are a ‘use at your own risk’ informational outlet. Some of them can be slightly helpful, but most of them are obviously ridiculous,” Spillman said. Jessica Durham, a sophomore undeclared major believes that everyone should choose the highroad when approaching LifeHacks. “If you want to make a sturdy bagel sandwich, make a bagel sandwich. But don’t steal and lie, ” Durham said. If moral and ethical, Durham finds
the LifeHacks creative if not entertaining. Durham believes advice should be morally appropriate, and LifeHacks weren’t meant to be taken seriously. “The funny ones are entertaining, like using a cat as a swiffer. But if someone chooses to use this Spillman advice and take it seriously, then that’s their prerogative,” Spillman said. The effectiveness and necessity of LifeHacks is certainly debatable, but when used for a quick laugh they are harmless. “Most of them are so obviously ridiculous that no one should ever take them seriously. Covering yourself with a certain brand of toothpaste and lighting yourself on fire and thinking you’d be totally unharmed is just silly,” Spillman said. When using a LifeHack, remember to approach with caution. No one wants to explain that they were only doing what the internet told them to. contact Kaitlyn Huff at huffka@warhawks.ulm.edu
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Across 1 Food at a bar 6 54-Across vaccine developer 10 “My stars!” 14 Run off, in a way 15 Help in solving 16 Age-old stories 17 Series of “Got milk?” spots, e.g. 19 Suffragist Lucretia 20 Emmy-winning Arthur 21 “__ Gang” 22 Tolstoy work subtitled “The Story of a Horse” 24 Queen’s subjects 26 Dismissive cry 28 Kitchen attraction 29 Ran off with 31 Multi-institutional financial crisis 34 Mexican cover-up 36 JFK Library architect I.M. 37 Connecticut hrs. 38 It’s used to break a habit 42 That girl 45 Garden pond fish 46 Weather map line 50 American bacon source 54 See 6-Across 55 Whirlpool subsidiary 56 Sweet tuber 58 MacDonald’s home 59 Ristorante dish 62 Apprehend 64 Place for some me-time 65 Make a muffler, perhaps 66 Browser feature, or what the ends of 17-, 31-, 38- or 50-Across can have 69 Clothing fluff 70 Actress Elisabeth 71 French sweetie 72 Tense 73 Undiluted 74 Company with “counting sheep” ads
Down 1 Popular food fish 2 Ristorante request 3 The “L” in URL 4 Org. for shrinks 5 Showroom model 6 Sacred beetle 7 Sacha Baron Cohen’s “Da __ G Show” 8 Galoots 9 Reporter known for ducking into phone booths 10 New York city near the Pennsylvania border 11 “Well played!” 12 Sister of Apollo 13 Take away (from) 18 Watering hole 23 See 68-Down 25 Fries alternative 27 Antepenultimate fairy tale word 30 Prefix with center 32 Not paleo33 New Zealander 35 Actress Sommer 39 Typed chuckle 40 Seer’s claim 41 Sleigh’s parking spot 42 Vivacity 43 Neanderthal, for one 44 Frequent schoolroom activity 47 Weapon for Han Solo 48 Touchdown site 49 Bucharest’s country 51 Difficult 52 Club on the diamond 53 Mariano Rivera, e.g. 57 Fairy queen of English legend 60 1/16 of a cup: Abbr. 61 Site of the Ko’olau range 63 Tampa NFLers 67 Lowlife 68 With 23-Down, what an accused thug may beat
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Small town struggles Troy no match for Warhawks no problem for ULM athletic dept. by Drew McCarty
ALEX ROBINSON ULM has a well rounded athletic department, offering lots of choices for men and women. They have four men’s sports teams, including football, baseball, basketball and golf. There are seven women’s sports teams, including volleyball, sand volleyball, soccer, tennis, softball, basketball and golf, and there are two combined teams, that include cross country and track. Its facilities include a well equipped football stadium, baseball and softball fields, a track and field facility, a basketball coliseum, tennis courts and a soccer field. The athletic department brings a lot of recognition to our school. Especially here in the south. Sports; football in particular, plays a big part in the school experience for a lot of people. Last year, our football team went to their first Bowl game since joining the FBS. Also, when the Warhawks upset the University of Arkansas last year, they brought a lot of attention through the national broadcast on ESPN and made news across the country. These two things were a big source of pride for ULM students, faculty and our community. It is always a struggle, especially for a small school, to get the recognition they need to fill the stands every week. I think if they were able to recruit more locally talented players for their sports teams, that they would be able to accomplish this. Local players would bring more family and friends to the stands on a weekly basis. I believe that this would help to make our community feel more involved in the ULM experience. More exposure through the press would also help to get the word out, and bring fans to our school. During a nationally broadcast football game against Baylor last year, we had a ton of press coverage, and in response, had a record breaking attendance of 31,175 fans. It has been shown that whenever ESPN is in town to cover a game, the attendance numbers go up. The alumni are always a source of support, both financially and with school spirit. They are always present in the Grove, tailgating before the football games. If there were more events planned for the community during tailgating and if these events were advertised better, this may bring more people from the community into the stands. I believe that we should give more recognition to the other sports teams also and not just focus everything on football. Baseball and softball could also benefit by recruiting more local talent. More press coverage for the smaller teams and sports would help bring more recognition from the community and more fan attendance. I believe they could put more effort into marketing these sports to the local high schools and junior high schools, through community outreach programs and sports camps. More involvement from the college players is always appreciated by the younger kids, and this would possibly get these kids more excited about playing for ULM. Overall, ULM has a great athletic department that is growing in recognition and improving in community involvement and support. contact Alex Robinson at robinsj4@warhawks.ulm.edu
The Warhawks seven match losing streak was put to sleep Saturday in Fant-Ewing Coliseum as they beat the Trojans of Troy 3-2. The match was back and forth throughout with one team scoring and the other almost immediately matching the point. With the home crowd behind them, the Warhawks were determined to finish the match on top of their Sun Belt Conference rival. Troy went ahead hearly by winning the first two sets. Both were close to being in favor of the Warhawks. The score of the first set was 25-22. The second set was equally as close as but the Trojans took it as well 27-25. The third set paved way for the home team’s comeback. ULM found a way to squeak it out, winning the first set 25-23. The momentum followed the third set win. Set four was decided by two points with the Warhawks taking it 28-26 and tying the overall match score at 2-2. The fifth set went in favor of the home team giving them the match win. In the match, Hope Pawlik and Hadley Swartz both set career highs in kills with 22 and 29. Next up for the Warhawks is a Nov. 6 home match with ULL. contact Drew McCarty at mccartdp@warhawks.ulm.edu
photo by Daniel Russell
Hope Pawlik serves during a volleyball match on Nov.2 against the Troy Trojans.
Did you know?
1) This was the first time that the Warhawks have ever beaten Troy. 2) Hadley Swartz and Hope Pawlik had career high in kills in the match, 29 and 22. 3) The third set of the match was the first in 24 sets that the Warhawks had won.
photo by Daniel Russell
Left: Hope Pawlik celebrates her teammates after a win over Troy on Nov. 2 in Monroe.
S.A.A.C. to sell wristbands at next football game The Student-Athlete Committee will be selling wristbands to raise funds for charity at the next home football game on Nov. 9. The wristbands are maroon with gold lettering and will say “Warhawknation” and “#RISE”.
Members of the committee can be found in the grove (near the tailgating area) prior to the game. S.A.A.C. is a committee made up of student-athletes. The purpose of the commmittee is to ensure that the student-athletes’ general needs
are taken care of as well as some community service in the Monroe area. Each athletic team is represented by a member of the committee. The wristbands will be sold for $1.00 a piece.
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Men’s golf crushes competition by Dakota Ratley
The men’s golf team captured its first win of the season at the Quail Valley Collegiate Invitational in Vero Beach, Fla. In their first tournament since finishing third at the Bill Ross Intercollegiate, the Warhawks dominated the field, winning by an impressive 21 strokes over the second place finisher. First year coach Walt Williams told his players before the last round to make sure to finish the tournament on a high note. “I said, ‘I don’t want to back into this. I want to pull away and increase the lead and win comfortably. I don’t want there to be any doubt on who’s the best team here.’” Senior Charlie Macneal finished in first by 11 strokes. Sophomore Greg Smail finished second in the field. Junior Mason Seaborn also contributed a top 10 finish. Macneal was proud of the total team effort in bring home the first win. “It felt good. The guys have been working hard. It was good this week because everyone sort of contributed,” Macneal said. “Last week, we
showed with some of the guys, but this week everyone put up some good scores. It was an all-around team effort. It felt good.” Macneal has been on a hot streak of late, posting a first place finish at the Houston Baptist Men’s Intercollegiate and a third place finish at the Bill Ross Intercollegiate respectfully. Williams says that Macneal’s success helps to motivate the team. “Success motivates success. Obviously, he’s playing really well and the other guys are seeing the success he is having and they want that same success too,” said Williams. “He’s a perfect example of the kind of player your want your others to be like because he works really hard and he’s very passionate about it. He’s having the success he deserves from that.” The team now turns its attention to the Arkansas State Fall Beach Classic. Coach Williams has faith that his team can pull out another win. “There’s really no reason why if we don’t play well we can’t be up there with a chance to win, and that’s what we’re going to try to do every week everywhere we go.” contact Dakota Ratley at ratleydl@warhawks.ulm.edu
photo by Daniel Russell
Mason Seaborn practices his short game on Oct. 18 in preparation for the Quail Vallye Invitaional in Vero Beach, Florida.
Knowles drives Warhawks to 2nd place finish at UAB by Dakota Ratley
photo by Daniel Russell
Emily Stratton eyes a shot she made during practice earlier in the season. Stratton has been an important asset to the team’s success thus far in the fall.
The women’s golf team took a second place finish in the UAB Fall Beach Blast. After winning their past two tournaments, the 2013 ULM Fred Marx Invitational and the Arkansas State Tournament, the team finished four strokes behind Tulsa. “It’s been a good fall season so far. Obviously, with two wins and then we finished second last week behind a good Tulsa program. I’m happy that our hard work is paying off, and it’s showing in our scores and in our finishes,”said head coach Stacy Snider. Allison Knowles also felt the team put forth a good effort despite not winning a third straight tournament. “It was a little disappointing. We were hoping for the win again, but we can’t control how other teams play,” said Knowles. Allison Knowles once again led the
team, finishing in a tie for third individually. Kathy Sterling and Ines Fednt also recorded top ten finishes. Knowles has now finished in the top five individually in three straight tournaments.
“I’m happy that our hard work is paying off, and it’s showing in our scores and in our finishes.” Stacy Snider, head coach Knowles said, “I just keep practicing hard and doing what I’m doing. I’m trying not to focus too much on winning again, just playing as good as I can.” The team now looks forward to
the newly added Sun Belt Conference Preview, played in Mobile, Ala. Knowles is confident going into the tournament. “I feel like we’re the top team going into it, so, we’re obviously going for the win.” That confidence is what Coach Snider wants out of her team. “If we play like we have been we obviously have a chance to win, and that what I’m trying to prepare the girls for every time we step on the golf course is that they have the confidence that they can go out and win the tournament.” After the Sun Belt Conference Preview, the team will make play at the Le Triomphe, 2014 Lady Jaguar Invitations, 2014 Lady Eagles Invitational, LSU Golf Classic and HBU Women’s Intercollegiate before entering postseason play with the Sun Belt Conference Championships. contact Dakota Ratley at ratleydl@warhawks.ulm.edu
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Trojans trounced 49-37 2nd half rally came up short for Troy by Drew McCarty
photo by Daniel Russell
Manton named Ray Guy nominee Punter/place kicker Justin Manton has been named as a nominee for the Ray Guy award. The award is given to the nation’s top punter. The list of punters will be slimmed down to semi-finalists on Nov. 8. Manton is having a career year averaging over 46 yards per punt as well has punting a career long 77-yard kick against Baylor.
The Warhawks came away with a 49-37 Halloween night victory over the Troy Trojans Thursday on ESPNU. It was clear from the first ULM drive of the game that Kolton Browning and his surplus of offensive weapons would not be stopped. Browning was on track early, finding Ajalen Holley for a 60-yard touchdown strike. Browning threw for 354 yards and five touchdowns passing one rushing. In the first two games since returning from injury, he has 10 total touchdowns, nine of which are through the air. “We knew going into this game that both offenses were shootout teams. We came in, our defense stepped up big time, especially when they needed to late in the game, and put us in great positions on the football field,” said Browning. Centarius Donald proved for the second consecutive week that he was rounding into the Centarius Donald of old. He finished the game with over 100 yards for the second week
photo courtesy AP/ Dave Martin
Centarius Donald celebrates with teammate Je’Ron Hamm after Donald’s first quarter three -yard touchdown rush.
in a row. He also had a three-yard rushing touchdown late in the first quarter. Redshirt freshman Tre’ Perrier stepped up in a big way for a depleted Warhawks receiving corps. Perrier hauled in two touchdowns on his only two catches of the game. “Got a little hurt at receiver, and so a guy like Tre’ Perrier steps in, who played maybe three snaps all season long, so he steps in and has two
touchdowns,” said head coach Todd Berry. “That’s pretty incredible.” The Trojans brought the score within five late in the fourth quarter. With 3:01 left in the game, Browning made a play that he won’t soon forget. He dropped, eluded defenders and found Perrier open for a 29-yard score. It was the nail in the coffin. “When I reversed out there, it kind of took me off the possibility of run-
ning it or throwing the go-route,” said Browning. “So I came back to my drag and I did a good job of jumping it. I saw Perrier had a good jump on the corner, so I kind of threw it up and let him go make a play and he did.” Next up for the Warhawks is an important conference matchup with Arkansas State in Malone Stadium on Nov. 9. contact Drew McCarty at mccartdp@warhawks.ulm.edu
Athletic department unveals potential plans for new football facility During the Warhawks’ football game on ESPNU vs Troy Thursday, ULM released images of the new football complex that will soon be under construction. The facitlity will house a locker room, coaches offices and a potential reception area. Dates of when the project will begin and be completed have yet to be said. These illustrations are not the final concepts.
illustrations courtesy of ULM Media Ralations
The complex is planned to be located in the northwest corner of the endzone, near the current players’ entrance to the field at Malone Stadium is located.