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Showdown at Malone Stadium

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NEWS QUOTE

CALENDAR

Today in History

“The basic problems facing the world today are not susceptible to a military solution” John F. Kennedy, 35th American president

STATE

Child dies from rare brain-eating amoeba (KHOU.com) BATON ROUGE — A child has died from an illness caused by the brain-eating Naegleria fowleri amoeba.

The parish president said the child may have contracted the illness while playing on a slip and slide.

According to the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals, the child contracted encephalitis while vising a home in St. Bernard Parish. The DHH says the water supply at the home tested positive for the amoeba.

St. Bernard Parish is taking preventative measures to flush its water system “out of an abundance of caution to ensure public safety,” according to officials. Initials tests haven’t shown evidence of the parasite, and parish officials say the water supply is safe.

NATION

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Monday

1947 - First actual case of a computer bug being found. Moth lodges in relay of a Harvard Mark II computer at Harvard University

Monday 09

No activities

1846 - Elias Howe is granted a patent for the sewing machine

Tuesday 10

2 p.m.- 3 p.m.

Resume Writing Workshop in the library

1609 - Henry Hudson discovers Manhattan Island and the indigenuos people living there.

Wednesday 11

No activities

1933 - Leó Szilárd conceives the idea of the nuclear chain reaction while waiting for a red light.

Thursday 12

No activities

1503- Michelangelo begins work on his statue of David.

Friday

1959 - Soviet Union’s Luna-2 is 1st spacecraft to land on the Moon

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2 p.m.- 4 p.m.

ULM Volleyball vs.

McNeese State

Saturday 14 11:30 a.m.- 2:30 p.m.

ULM Football at Wake Forest

Citizens take effort to protect personal info (MCT) SAN FRANCISCO — Many Americans are taking steps to protect their personal information online even as they share more of it than ever before on social networks and other services, according to a new survey.

Nearly 9 in 10 people who took part in the study have tried at least one method to avoid being tracked online, such as clearing tracking cookies or their browser history. Some have even tried encryption.

Contributing to growing anxiety over leaving digital footprints: the belief that the law — which has done little to curb the rampant practice of tracking of Americans as they browse the Web — is not sufficient to protect their privacy online.

7 a.m. - 11:30 p.m.

Rehearsal for Equinox Orchestra

9 a.m.- 11 a.m.

ULM Volleyball vs.

Southern Miss 2 p.m.- 4 p.m.

ULM Volleyball vs.

Prairie View A&M

Ace attends soccer game

WORLD

France says they wont attack Syria without US (MCT) BERLIN — French leaders warned Wednesday that failing to respond to the alleged use of chemical weapons by the Syrian government would send a dangerous signal to the dictators of the world.

But French Prime Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault also said that his country would not launch a retaliatory strike on Syria if the United States decides not to do so.

“France will not act without U.S. support,” he told his country’s Senate.

photo by Daniel Russel

Ace swoops into the soccer complex to give support to the soccer team.

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September 9, 2013

NEWS

New freshmen class breaks records

by Kaitlyn Huff

This year marks the largest class of freshmen the university has ever seen, according to the President’s State of the University address. With some of the best academically prepared students ULM has ever received, the future seems bright for this freshmen class.

“They mentioned we were the largest freshmen class at prep, and it really feels good to be a part of that,” Tiamon Robinson, a communications major said. “I don’t feel much pressure,

just like another kid on campus just trying to do his best.”

Seventy percent of incoming freshmen have TOPS supporting their tuition and generally have higher GPAs and ACT scores than previous classes, according to the president’s address.

“I’m really proud to be a part of such a large and well prepared class. We all work hard and these numbers show that,” said freshman pre-Radtech major Jessica Phillips. “It also feels nice to know that our GPAs and ACT

scores aren’t just ignored after high school and that colleges actually take note of that.”

The new freshmen class was reported as 1,353 students classified as Academically Prepared first- Robinson time freshmen.

The 2013 class is comprised of 19 states outside of Louisiana and 43 international

College fair offers opportunities

accomplishments our class should be able to fulfill those expectations.”

“I wasn’t surprised this class had such achievements, I believe it shows that we are dedicated to excellence and a getting a good education,” said E’terica Holmes, a freshman preRadtech major. “[College] is going to be hard, but you have to want to pull through to succeed. Our future is in our hands and these years control out future careers.” contact Kaitlyn Huff at huffka@warhawks.ulm.edu

2013 Freshman Statistics Class size: 1,353 students TOPS percentage: 70%

by Tejal Patel

One of the many ways ULM extends a welcoming hand to prospective students is by hosting the annual College Fair for current high school seniors from Monroe, West Monroe and surrounding areas.

ULM’s annual college fair took place the mornings of Sept. 4-5 at the Coliseum.

Various departments, clubs, organizations and even neighboring colleges set up attention grabbing booths to present information to potential students.

“Students don’t really know what all the school has to offer and coming here really shows them all the opportunities they can have,” said Damien Jefferson, a graduate sports fitness recreation management student. “It’s good they come and learn about the programs.”

Many students arrive at the fair with a major and career path in mind but leave with the knowledge of other choices.

“A lot of students want to be a PE coach, and we can tell them about that as well as other options they may not know about,” said Jonathon Hollier, a graduate clinical exercise physiology student.

Hollier introduced the students to kinesiology, which is a field of study many have heard of but never understood.

Since there are many displays to visit and a lot of information to absorb,

students.

“I love talking to the international students around campus and learning about their cultures. I think them just being here helps us get a better understanding of the world,” Robinson said.

As the largest freshmen class to enter ULM, all of the hype can be hard to live up to for some.

“It’s an honor, but it also adds a bit of pressure to our class to stay that academically accomplished,” Phillips said. “But with all of our previous

Photo courtesy of Tejal Patel

The participants prepare to present their boards to the high school students.

each booth worked to present their material to students in efficient and memorable ways.

“We have b r o c h u r e s because that is what students are looking for.

They can take them home and Cooper review them,” said Brianna Cooper, a senior finance major and vice president of the Financial Management Association.

Cooper also presented a board featuring what young students are most interested in: money.

“The $100 bill on our board draws attention and brings students in because it’s funny and an ice breaker.

With that, we explain to students what our group does and how it can further their career,” Cooper said.

Because of efforts to make prospective students feel well informed, interest in ULM continues to grow and the university’s welcome has been eagerly received.

Sophomore accounting and computer information systems major Justin Bell participated in the fair two years ago and believes that participating influenced his decision to attend the university.

“Attending the college fair made me realize how diverse ULM is and how broad a range of majors they offer,” Bell said.

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Avoid the ‘freshmen 15’ by following a healthy plan

Megan Dew Like many first time college students, I was just an average teen ready to get out of her parent’s house and take on the world. I got so caught up in my new surroundings that I forgot about one very important thing: my health.

I was living on my own for the first time and could finally do what I wanted, whenever I wanted. I became involved in a group of people whose main objective in life was planning the next party they would throw. I had been sucked into a lifestyle full of beer and fast food.

I then started sleeping in and missing classes regularly. I had become a very lazy person that just wanted to watch movies, eat junk food and party on the weekends.

During those days I was a depressed person

whose only joy came from a drive through or a bottle.

By the end of my short-lived adventure I weighed in a whopping 25 pounds more than I was my senior year of high school. The fast food and processed junk I had been consuming left me feeling terrible about myself. I felt hopeless.

Fast forward to the present and I am a completely different woman than my first semester. I now realize the importance of living a healthy, balanced life.

My best advice for someone who may be following in my footsteps is to wake up. You become what you eat. I ate junk, felt terrible and looked my worst.

There are a few ways that I overcame my larger waistline and now weigh 45 pounds less than during my first semester.

Instead of offering a fad diet that will end in gaining more weight due to an unsustainable plan, I offer simple guidelines people can follow every day.

First, gradually change your eating habits over time rather than completely change your diet overnight. I would advise a diet based on whole foods that contain a minimum list of ingredients. If you can’t pronounce the ingredient, there’s a good chance your body

can’t process it.

Great choices are fruits, vegetables, lean meats, fats rich in omega 3 and some whole grains. I usually try to pair a serving of each category in each meal and a protein paired with complex carbohydrates for snacks.

Instead of snacking junk food like candy or a bag of chips, which will only leave you hungrier, reach for something with more substance. I always carry an apple and a handful of almonds in my bag.

Another great option would be to pack your food for the day in a cooler. When I cook at home I always make large batches so I can portion the leftovers for meals throughout the week.

Also, sodas and coffee drinks can pack on the pounds. It is very important to stay hydrated during hot weather. The best options for drinks are water, unsweetened teas, and black coffee.

Stevia is a great way to sweeten drinks and it comes in flavored packets.

I usually try to eat every three hours to keep my metabolism firing all day. I usually eat five or six meals a day.

Eating frequently prevents the body from going into starvation mode. It also keeps blood sugar levels steady throughout the day. I love to

eat so this method works great for me.

Being active is yet another great way to keep the pounds from piling on.

Taking a walk around our beautiful campus is a good option to relieve some of the stressors we have as students.

The activity center also offers students an indoor track for running, cardio machines, a weight lifting room, a variety of classes to try out, basketball, ping pong, racket ball, and many other options for getting in shape. If exercising alone intimidates you than a personal trainer is a great option.

My final ingredient for this healthy-life recipe is to balance your mind. I tend to let stress get the best of me too often and it can lead to a larger waistline.

My favorite activities to relieve my stress are long walks or bicycle rides while listening to calming music. It burns calories and removes stress at the same time.

A great habit to get into before bed is to meditate on goals and things that really matter in life. The benefits of meditation are endless and have helped so many successful people to visualize achieving their goals. contact Megan Dew at dewmk@warhawks.ulm.edu

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OPINION

Don’t let your right to speak freely go to waste

GARRETT BOYTE Speak up. Speak out. Speak often.

This past weekend, I organized my second protest against potential military conflict in Syria. But I’m not writing to convince you of a certain viewpoint on the crisis.

No, I’m here to convince you to develop your own viewpoint and then share it with everyone.

Regardless of what you think about something, anything really, if you don’t share your thoughts, then no one will ever know.

Our country requires an engaged citizenry for it to work. If the people don’t speak their minds to their representatives or their peers, then the general consensus won’t be known.

This is where terms like “the silent majority” come in.

Why be silent when we live in a nation so adamant about expression?

We the people have the power to shape our government into the mechanism we want it to be.

Without our voices present to offer direction, our Republic will falter.

This is not a country of congressional committees and presidential appointees. This is a country of the people.

The most amazing thing about the United States is how easy it is for us to share our thoughts.

Even this column, this very thing you’re reading now, is just me sharing my ideas with you. And it’s not a very hard thing to accomplish.

I was shocked at how easy it was to organize a protest.

I called Monroe City Hall just to be sure I didn’t need any

special permits.

And do you know what they told me?

“No, you don’t need anything like that. Just stay on public property.”

It’s that easy.

My group of pro-peace protesters showed up Saturday morning and we stood outside our congressman’s office with signs in hand.

We ended up making the front page of the News-Star and the evening news on KNOE. Even The Hawkeye came out to cover the story.

All of a sudden, my idea was being beamed across time and space and into the living rooms of people all across Northeast Louisiana.

And to those of you who are too nervous to put yourself out there: people are going to hate your guts and talk about you anyway, you may as well give them a reason.

When I woke up the day before the protest, I had no idea what I’d be doing that day.

And when a buddy called me and said we should have a protest, I started making phone calls.

I threw together this demonstration with Facebook and my iPhone. And when everything was set, I had to wonder: why don’t more people do this?

I mean if it was this easy, then there should people out protesting all the time. There’s no shortage of things our government does that need protesting.

Then I thought, “Well maybe people just don’t know how easy it is.”

I’m here to tell you, it’s easy, so easy that I decided to do it again. So whether you’re for or against something, let it be known.

The U.S. requires its citizens to speak their minds. We need to add to the meaningful public discourse.

How else will we reach a decision on something?

How else can we make our forefathers proud?

What better way than flexing our first amendment rights?

So speak up. Speak out. And do it often. contact Garrett Boyte at boytejg@warhawks.ulm.edu

HAWKEYE P.O.V.

Football team still destined for success The 2013 football season picked up where last left off: getting blown out by a team whose state name starts with an O. But don’t be demoralized by the Warhawks getting shutout by the Oklahoma Sooners.

We believe the football team will still be successful this season.

Playing the role of “Cinderella” two consecutive years would have been nice. But the team wasn’t going to the BCS National Championship game anyway so one loss isn’t a backbreaker.

Repeating last year’s regular season 8-4 record should be enough for ULM to reach its second bowl game in school history.

Last year’s Warhawks upset a number eight ranked Arkansas and narrowly lost to Auburn and Baylor during our school’s historic season. The ugly loss in the bowl game doesn’t erase all of the positives that happened last year.

Nor should the loss to Oklahoma cause doubts about this year.

We still have veteran Kolton Browning as quarterback as well as coach Todd Berry. Teams with a good quarterback and coaching combination succeed more often than not. The rest of the schedule has no more ranked teams.

How the team does against Arkansas State, who lost its head coach, Louisiana-Lafayette, Wake Forest and Baylor will likely determine if ULM goes to its second bowl game. If the Warhawks can win at least one of those games, which is not an impossible task at all, then it will be a successful season.

Of course that assumes the school wins the other six conference games, which the team did last year. So pull out those talons and root for the maroon and gold.

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NEWS

Budget cuts result in loss of employees, rise in tuition

by Kaitlyn Huff

Louisiana was one of six states to reduce funding to higher education and holds the most dramatic cut among them. It’s because of that ULM has undergone large budget cuts from the state level.

According to the President’s University address, which is accessible through the university website, tuition is at an all-time high having risen 105.4 percent since 2004.

Louisiana higher education funding is ranked the lowest in the country, which causes most of ULM’s budget to be self-generated.

Budget cuts have resulted in 266 positions lost since July 2008, including 116 faculty members, 13 administrators, 26 unclassified and 111 classified.

“The recent tuition increases put a lot of strain on the students, especially those who work and have to pay for school,” said Marc Calhoun, a sophomore biology major. “Managing money to pay for

school and other necessities while also trying to manage your time is stressful..”

Megan Gober, a senior nursing student, believes the university has been spending money on a lot of unnecessary projects and she doesn’t know where her money is going.

“I feel that the computers in the library didn’t honestly need to be replaced, seeing as we Calhoun just got them in 2009,” said Gober. “I have a lot of large fees that appeared on my bill, but a lot of them were obscure and unclear. Why am I paying $250 for a nursing excellence fee? What exactly is that fee?”

Gober said the management of money on campus seems unbalanced.

She does not receive scholarships and wishes that she could see more money and opportunities circulating through the student body.

With tuition and fees on the rise, more students are worrying about paying their way through college rather than enjoying their time here.

Allison Prudhomme, a senior history major, has been here since 2008 and believes that the raises in tuition make it harder for students to continue their Gober education.

Prudhomme believes that students will start to give up and possibly drop out because they will no longer be able to afford putting themselves through school.

“It’s like a double standard,” said Prudhomme. “They want us to do well and stay in school but tuition and fees, books, on campus housing and meal plans all just adds up and makes it impossible for a lot of people.”

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Higher One system receives mixed reviews from students

by Tejal Patel

When it comes to receiving refunds, students want their money fast and efficiently.

ULM made big changes to do just that. Starting this semester, the university teamed up with Higher One to create the ULM Choice Card.

What is the ULM Choice Card? It provides the option to receive refunds on a debit card, rather than only by the traditional direct deposit or paper check.

The idea of this debit card is to give the students a better way to manage their money and receive their refund faster. However, students have had mixed experiences with the overall

process of using Higher One. Senior psychology major Shaterrica Sampson has only good things to say about the ULM Choice Card. She found using it to be fast, and the set up instructions simple and easy to follow.

“I barely spent five minutes of my time going Sampson through the process of setting up my method of receiving my money,” said Sampson.

“I really enjoyed using the Higher One card because it saved me from multiple trips to and from student

account services.”

“I can’t say that I’ve seen time or money savings yet, but that will come down the road.”

William Graves, Chief Business Officer But other students had trouble receiving their refund through Higher One and were surprised to find there were small monthly fees to using the

ULM Choice Card as their debit card.

“It was much more trouble than it should have been. Using the Higher One system took something that could be accomplished in one step and made it a long and difficult process,” Regan Orman, a sophomore speech language pathology major said.

Orman said Orman that she found the traditional method of distributing refunds to be more convenient than the ULM Choice Card.

“I preferred just depositing the

check that came from ULM directly to my existing account,” said Orman.

“I had no interest in setting up a new account, and sending information from Higher One to my bank took much longer than it should.”

“I can’t say that I’ve seen time or money savings yet, but that will come down the road,” said William Graves, Chief Business Officer of Business Affairs Department.

Students as well as faculty can expect to learn more about the ULM Choice Card in the future as changes progress. contact Tejal Patel at pateltn@warhawks.ulm.edu

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NEWS

Saving lives through the internet Art of New way to fundraise managing may bring more money money to Up’Til Dawn goal.

Those teams’ members who reach their goal will be allowed into the event. There will be food, games, competitions and members will be eligible for door prizes.

by Gwendolyn Ducre

Instead of mailing cash or check, donators will be able to pay with a payment card online Up ‘til Dawn announced at the launch of their new online fundraising program.

Shelby Wright, a senior health studies major, was appointed as the assistant director for Up ‘til Dawn in May. Wright is motivated and hopeful for the new program, and the effectiveness it will bring to the organization.

“It has the potential to raise so much more money than the letters.

On average, online fundraising raises about six times more money than traditional fundraising,” said Wright.

But for those who aren’t comfortable dealing with money over the Internet, the traditional letter fundraising option is still available.”

On average, ULM’s chapter raises an estimate amount of $25,000 a

photo courtesy of Up ‘til Dawn

year. Last year, the chapter was only $75 short of their goal of $30,000.

This year’s goal is to raise $40,000.

The members are confident that social media will help advance their achievement.

To help fundraise, students are encouraged to make a personal profile on the Up ‘til Dawn’s website. Members can personalize their profile to attract perspective donators. Members can also send requests to donators through email, Facebook or Twitter.

Up ‘til Dawn members have mapped out how they plan to achieve their goal this year. Members will be broken up into groups and

are to seek out as many donators as possible. The groups are expected to raise a minimum of $100.

Emily Lovelady, a senior elementary education major, is the recruitment chair of the executive board for Up ‘til Dawn.

“I’m super excited about all the good this community will do for St. Jude by getting involved and raising money for this great cause,” Lovelady said.

Lovelady is also excited about the Big Blowout Event that will be held in November for Up ‘til Dawn’s team members. The event is to show the devoted members appreciation for their hard work and raising their

“On average, online fundraising raises six times more money than traditional fundraising” Shelby Wright, health studies major For every $100 the members raise, the higher the prize. Those who raised $100 will receive T-shirts and those who raised $500 will receive name brand headphones. The top winner will win a trip to the American Music Awards. During the last week of September, Up til’ Dawn will host a Childhood Awareness Week. contact Gwendolyn Ducre at ducregk@warhawks.ulm.edu

New salad bar opens at Schulze Cafeteria welcomes variety of vegetables, fruit for students

by Landius Alexander

Last week marked the debut of Schulze’s bigger and improved salad bar.

Some of the salad bar’s new features: shredded cheese, more vegetable and fruit options and occasionally meat like grilled chicken.

The soup and deli station moved from their old locations and are now included in the salad bar.

President Nick Bruno said the decision to upgrade the salad bar came after listening to feedback from students.

“The new concept was suggested due to comments by students looking for a fresh, healthy concept which satisfies their desire to have sensible food options,” said Bruno.

“It also allows for multiple options for them to select at one location. The goal was to brighten the dining area to enhance their campus dining experience.”

According to Bruno, campus dining director Robert Hoag, Vice President Stephen Richters and executive director of auxiliary services Tommy Walpole were all instrumental in bringing the concept to life.

“I like the salad bar because of more variety,” LaShayla Ester, a junior prenursing student said. “I feel like the lettuce is more fresh than the other salad bar. It tastes better.”

Though some students still think that the salad bar is lacking in variety, they appreciate the openness of the new setup.

“I wish it had more options. Usually I don’t eat lettuce. I eat spinach,” said Trad Tullier, a sophomore business management major. “I like that they have soup and everything now. Like the broccoli and cheese, that’s good. And the chilli. I think it’s laid out pretty well. It’s not really all clumped up like it was whenever we had it over there before.”

The salad bar is not the only change to Schulze this semester. The grill station is where the salad bar used to be. The old grill station was replaced with the international station.

The recipe has changed since Aramark underwent new management. This meant the removal of some previous food options, like the cheese eggs and cheese grits that were always served at breakfast. However it also means new foods, like the minipancakes available at breakfast. contact Landius Alexander at alexanlc@warhawks.ulm.edu

photo by Daniel Russell

Students line up to pile their plates with a variety of leaves and vegetables.

by Cheyenne Wilson

Money is an important subject concerning college students.

Everyone could use more and many students attempt to budget in order to have enough for what they need.

However, not everyone has mastered the art of money management. Or flex management.

On any given day, the sub will be filled during lunch hours. And most of the students packing the sub are freshmen.

Most freshmen have a limited amount of flex dollars because most don’t have enough hours for the different available plans.

Olivia Griffin, a freshman prenursing major, experienced first-hand the consequences of not budgeting her flex.

Her meal plan had the allotted amount of $50 of flex but she was not aware that there was a difference between cafeteria meals and sub meals. She used up all of her flex dollars within the first month of school.

Griffin said she did not know the difference between flex dollars and Warhawk Express, nor did she know that there was a limit to her flex dollars.

“They didn’t give me a number. I just know that one day I spent it all.

I thought the sub was a place to hang out. I didn’t know the money was limited,” Griffin said.

But Angela Stewart, a freshman pre-dental hygiene major, knew more about the flex process. She tries to conserve her flex dollars because she knows that they are limited. Angela saves her $50 of flex for desperate measures.

Stewart learned valuable lessons in a class she took about money management before coming to college.

“Don’t spend money on random stuff. You don’t need a different outfit for every event. Money is very precious in college,” Stewart said.

Money management goes beyond just saving your flex dollars. Learning good spending habits now will carry on into your adult lives where bills are real and your parents have closed their pockets to you. contact Cheyenne Wilson at wilsoncy@warhawks.ulm.edu

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NEWS

Issues rise over lack of dorm security

Students share concerns over safety of others

by Kaitlyn Huff

Campus security and safety can be big influences on a student’s decision on where to attend school.

ULM has a total of seven oncampus living options and five of these buildings are equipped with security systems that restrict access to building residents only. Madison and Masur Hall lack these security measures that keep out unauthorized visitors.

Junior pre-dental hygiene major Tiara Johnson never walked by herself at night when living in Masur Hall. It seemed risky and left her

feeling isolated. She always thought of how easy it would be for someone to follow a girl to her door and force their way into her room.

“I feel safer living in Ouachita because I know that no one is in the building that shouldn’t be,” Rindt said Johnson.

“While I lived in Masur I would notice that anybody could wander up to the building and courtyard and there would be a lot of guys wandering around the parking lots. It felt unsafe and made me nervous, which is why I moved.”

Sophomore criminal justice major Darren Rindt believes that Masur Hall

is definitely more dangerous than living somewhere like Commons II, especially for girls. He said most students have no idea who is really living around them.

“Honestly the university should look into making the entire campus safer,” said Rindt. “Walking back from concerts put on in Brown Auditorium always seemed risky to me. You’re in an unpopulated area. Anyone could come up and attack you and you wouldn’t be able to do much.”

But Anna Cobb, a sophomore prenursing major and Masur Hall RA, is working to make sure Masur Hall protects their girls “Masur is an older building so we can’t really install a major security system but we make sure it is as safe as possible for the residents that live there,” said Cobb. “We stress the

“Any police department does its best to protect citizens, but five officers can’t protect everyone,” Rindt, criminal justice major importance of locking your door and I plan on holding workshops for selfdefense and sexual harassment.”

The RAs in Masur Hall make nightly rounds to ensure visiting hours are enforced and the campus

police patrol the area heavily at night.

According to Cobb, the common room of Masur Hall will soon be receiving a security system similar to those in other dorms, restricting access to residents of the building only.

“It all goes back to legislators and budget. How much are they willing to pay for our safety, how much is too much? Any police department does its best to protect citizens, but five officers can’t protect everyone.” Rindt said. “If we want more protection we have to spend more money—which we don’t have.”

In the meantime, Rindt believes that the police are doing the best they can to protect us with the budget they have to work with. contact Kaitlyn Huff at huffka@warhawks.ulm.edu

ATMs and Parking Lots

Cash machines and parking lots are frequent stops in college. Make a very-public ATM your cash source and either avoid poorly lighted or deserted parking lots or go with a friend.

Parties

A great social life is part of the college experience, but remember to always be cautious. Alcohol is involved in the majority of university sexual assaults and a nice guy can quickly turn into a different and violent person when he is under the influence.

Stay in Sight

Late night library or social visits are part of college life, but you are often alone when you leave. Always walk with friends at night, or make sure you stay near populated areas.

BE SAFE

Hall Cruising

A big trend in on-campus violence comes from hall cruising, where innocent appearing predators gain access to dorms, sororities, or residence halls by trusting residents. Always lock your dorm rooms.

Just Yell Fire!

Campus Life film online (no cost) – The Just Yell Fire nonprofit, created by and for girls and young women. It raises awareness of the many dangers girls face at college.

Information courtesy of Just Yell Fire

Higher education to hired

Career Connections held a workshop last week to give students advice on how to use their education to launch themselves into the professional world.

The Higher Ed to Hired workshop took place Sept. 4 in the library.

It was hosted by director of Career Connection Roslynn Pogue who gave a presentation about the steps students can take throughout their college career to prepare for their professional career.

The following infographic’s information was provided by the workshop.

Career Connections says to be involved and be active!

Information courtesty of Career Connections

Freshman • Be open to all career interests • Get involved on campus • Be selective • Don’t over commit • Go to class • Complete your courses • Keep your GPA up • Create a resume

Sophomore • Join an organization related to your major • Job shadow a professional in your field of interest • Find a mentor • Balance is key: don’t ruin your financial aid • Consider a Abroad Connection Study

Junior • Intern at a job site that fits your major • 60% of higher educated students receive jobs from internships • Review and revise resume • Plan summer internships • ID potential references • Attend a career fair

Senior • The average job search takes 8-9 months • Give yourself flexibility • Gain experience in a field you want to pursue • Polish your resume • Make sure Career Connections knows who you are • Create a LinkedIn profile to pursue job opportunities

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Omega Psi Phi, Delta Sigma Theta crowned winners at annual step show

New Referendum will soon be distributing funds

by Gwendolyn Ducre

photo by Garren Bunton

Members of the winning fraternity Omega Psi Phi brought out a younger performer to assist them on stage.

by Jessica Williams

Students, family and friends gathered into the Fant-Ewing Coliseum Sept. 6 to watch their favorite sororities and fraternities battle it out at the I-20 Classic Step Show.

The show, hosted by Robert Powell III and DJ BayBay, began at 8 p.m. and featured music from Go DJ Star of 100.1 The ladies of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. took home first prize for the sororities. Dressed in black tops, army fatigue pants and red boots, the ladies graced the stage with an army theme.

“We started the minute we knew that we were going to have a step show in the fall semester, we were working really hard, late nights and early mornings,” said Candice Johnson, senior and member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. The men of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. took home first place for the fraternities.

Hitting the stage with a marching band theme, they dressed in purple and gold band attire. Towards the end of their performance, a “baby” Omega came out and stepped with them.

“It took a lot of hard work and dedication.,” said Riccie Gray, a junior kinesiology major and a member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Incorporated. “We had plenty [of ] long nights and early mornings, but it paid off in the end result.”

Both winning organizations received $1000 prize.

Seven of the nine National PanHellenic Council organizations hosted on the ULM campus compet-

The Student Activity Enhancement Fee has officially approved selected RSO’s and Athletic groups for the semester.

This is the first year that the enhancement fee has been set in motion. Although no money has been disbursed yet, RSO’s are hopeful that the money will help their organization Karlie Stuckey, a sophomore vocal music education major, is the president for the American Choral Director Association and says that she is depending on the fee to help the organization have an accomplished semester.

ACDA has requested two applications. One is to sponsor six students’ trip to the Southern Region Convention. Stuckey said that the wait to be approved is a fright because the approval decides whether or not the organization can attend conventions and conferences.

“If we don’t get it, we can’t go. If we do get it, we get to represent our school. We’ll get to meet great new people,” said Stuckey.

Robinson SGA President Jana Robinson, a senior history major, is a member of the Student Activity Enhancement committee and she said the fees are beneficial to all students, not just the members of the RSOs. “Y’all will be excited about what all is approved. There’s a lot of great ideas to get student’s more involved,” said Robinson.

The Men’s Basketball team is also planning on using the money to award a student who has attended the most games with free tuition. All RSOs are eligible to apply for fees

contact Gwendolyn Ducre ducregk@warhawks.ulm.edu

Nepalese students welcome new members to NSA

by Nishesh Koirala

photos by Garren Bunton

R to L: Amber Dixon, Candice Johnson and others members of DST perform.

ed at the show, along with Grambling State University’s fraternity, Omega Psi Phi. Each organization took the stage in the order they were founded, starting with fraternity Alpha Phi Alpha and ending with fraternity Iota Phi Theta.

Each organization picked a theme to center their act around, ranging from “Battle of the Bands” to “Army.”

The brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated dressed in black shirts and khaki pants with an “Aphi High” theme.

There was a glitch in their performance, but they ended it with a stepper running on the other members’ backs.

The Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. wore pink scrubs and sparkling green heels while presenting a “test

subject” theme.

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc. stepped with a “Charlie’s Angels” theme, wearing blue tops and black pants.

Known for their precision, the ladies of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc. went with a military theme, wearing cargo pants, black shirts with gold writing and gold combat boots.

And finally, a lone member of Iota Phi Theta Fraternity took the stage.

He was later joined by two young girls who stepped along with him.

The step show was one of the many joint events with Grambling State University over the weekend.

contact Jessica Williams at williaj8@warhawks.ulm.edu

The Nepalese Student Association welcomed its 22 new members. They also elected new board members for the upcoming year.

The current NSA president Nabin Timilsina, a senior Biology major, hosted the event at the Wesley Foundation. It lasted for five hours.

“Wesley feels like home and has been providing us space for any events we host every semester,” said Timilsina. “Besides, Wesley is like a hang out place for Nepalese students and people at Wesley are very amiable.”

There were nearly 56 visitors who helped to make the event a success.

Satish Dahal, founding member of the NSA and biology major, was there to make sure the elections were held properly.

Puspa Neupane was named as the first female president.

“It was totally unexpected to her being chosen from a pool of such qualified candidates and that she was honored to be entrusted with this op-

portunity.”

Though new board members have already been elected they are due to report at the RSO meetings during Sept. 11 - 13 where they will be guided about how to conduct events and run the organization efficiently. Timilsina Timilsina will be guiding the new officers for their easy transition.

NSA is the largest international student’s organization in ULM representing more than 60 Nepalese students.

The event also marked the official launch of the NSA Application for Android by Krishna Sapkota, a computer information systems major.

The event ended with dinner followed by performances from new members of NSA. contact Nishesh Koiralaat koiraln@warhawks.ulm.edu

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Think before you ink

by Gwendolyn Ducre

Piercings are temporary but tattoos are forever. Those who have resentful, or unpleasantly done, tattoos wake up every day wishing their tattoos were gone or changed. In many cases, tattoos are decided on spur of the moment.

Senior music major, Allison Friloux, admitted that her tattoo was done out of excitement and nervousness. On Friloux’s 19th birthday, her parents gave her permission to get a tattoo. After being shown the stencil of the artwork, Friloux anxiously blurted, “Just do it.”

The tattoo was completed but Friloux was not entirely pleased.

“I told him (the tattoo artist) that I wanted a treble clef and a bass clef to make a heart,” said Friloux. “Then, I wanted the words ‘for good’ on the side. After it was over I realized the two words looked like one word.”

The heart shaped treble clef and the bass clef represents the love Friloux has for music. The words, “for

good,” stand for the loss of her friend that died of cancer. “For Good” is the

photo courtesy of Jamie Arrington

Doughty shows off one of many “Alice in Wonderland” themed tattoos.

title of their favorite song.

Friloux says she does not regret

the tattoo or want to get it removed, but she does wish to fix the tattoo.

Perhaps, “the words can be outlined with white,” said Friloux, to identify the words separately.

Like Friloux, junior communications major Halen Doughty also had an unpleasant tattoo experience.

At the age of 17, Doughty received her first tattoo done by a scratcher— someone who performs tattoos in their home. It was not until Doughty’s third tattoo that she experienced a tattoo that she wants to be covered.

“It’s not done well. The quality of the tattoo is poor and it’s fading out… it wasn’t a good decision overall,” Doughty said.

After finding the tattoo online, she decided on getting the tattoo 20 minutes before actually committing to going under the needle.

She admits that being young definitely altered her decision-making.

Doughty reflecting said, “When I saw it I thought that would be cool.

Three years later, I realize it’s not.”

She has 13 tattoos and plans on getting a lot more. Her next tattoo is going to be a Phoenix to cover up the tattoo she dislikes.

Doughty says from now on she will only receive a tattoo with a specific meaning, and she will think longer

and harder about the tattoo before getting it.

She now realizes how permanent tattoos are. contact Gwendolyn Ducre at ducregk@warhawks.ulm.edu

Tattoo tips: • Feel comfortable with the shop; it should be clean and follow regulations • Check foriegn language before it becomes permanent • Trust your artist • Tattoos last forever: think, rethink and overthink before going under the needle

Social media sabotoges job opportnities

by Kaitlyn Huff

With social media being such a large and important part of our everyday lives, it’s easy to forget how public it truly is.

Today potential applicants not only have their resumes looked over, but also their various social media profiles. More and more frequently, companies and corporations scroll through Facebook or Twitter to review a potential employee’s personality and private life.

Shaniece Mitchell, a sophomore dental hygiene major, said social networking could be a disadvantage to a possible career.

“I think Facebook hinders your opportunities because [of ] what you put on there and what others put on there without thinking. Employers have the power to look back at years worth of activity,” Mitchell said.

But she doesn’t think you should completely disregard them.

“You shouldn’t delete your Facebook just because you are scared of what image it presents.

Clean it up because it’s the best way to look at your personality and background,” Mitchell said.

Social media and what is shown on there can affect your future negatively, but it is still a great way to connect

with friends and family. When used in the right way, social media can catapult us into opportunities we never imagined.

“It can help if you are involved in an organization and they have a Facebook page and you’re really involved, that can portray you in a very positive light,” Mitchell said.

When using a social media sight remember to be smart about what you post.

Try not to have hundreds of pictures filled with red cups. Be mindful if you are very active on a social media sight, it can also harm your chances of being hired. Potential employers may assume you care more about a tweet than a job.

One in 10 young adults have lost a potential job offer because of social media outlets according to marketing analyst firm On Device Research.

“Your social media portrays your social image, especially Facebook,” said senior Emily Barnes, a history major.

“You should always be careful of what you post, as it may reflect badly on your personality. Keep parts of your life private and always be watchful of tagged photos.”

There are plenty of ways to protect your page and your image; you just

photo by: Daniel Russell

If photos are taken at soical events, place your drink in hand behind you or the person you are in the photo with. Make sure your profiles are set to private and that all tagged photos are checked regularly.

have to take the time to do them.

Privacy settings are always available, and if you have to post those party pictures, make sure you, or a select group of friends can only see them.

Filter what people post about you, always check out tagged photos and be mindful of what you let stand.

If someone is taking pictures at a

party, try to make sure your hands are free of anything that could turn off a potential employer, or at least hidden.

Make an effort to keep your social media, and subsequently your image, nice and presentable and you won’t have to be the sob who lost a job because of Facebook.

Don’t forget that social media is a

great way to get jobs. Websites like LinkedIn was created for the sole purpose of job opportunities.

Remember once you snag your dream job, don’t ruin it by working harder on the perfect Facebook status instead of finishing that spreadsheet. contact Kaitlyn Huff at huffka@warhawks.ulm.edu

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New fitness crazes to offer high intensity workouts for students

by Cheyenne Wilson

Fitness and wellness are a big part of the extracurricular lifestyle of some students. The Activity Center is the premiere place on campus for exercise.

Classes like CrossFit, Barre Fitness and Piloxing are some of the newest workout crazes.

The new classes are being offered at ULM because they are popular and they produce great results. There are places in the community now opening studios with these exercises, so ULM students are among the first to experience them in this area.

“Every semester we want to offer the students what they want and what is popular,” says Shannon Manning, wellness coordinator for ULM. Manning says that the exercise instructors are encouraged to continue their education in the group exercise department so they stay up to date with what is new in the exercise world.

CrossFit is a strength and conditioning program being utilized by a wide range of defense departments. Police academies, military Special Forces and martial artists are among the groups taking advantage of this program. According to Crossfit.com, “CrossFit’s specialty is not specializing”.

Macky James, senior communication studies major said, “I always wanted to start a CrossFit Precedent group once I got back from the military. I started to get some friends together and it was just a group of friends working out together at first. Then the group started to grow.”

James says that participants get better with the program over time, and that your body can go further than your mind thinks. He also teaches a Core and Total Body Bootcamp at the activity center. Experience is not the main factor in CrossFit. It is more about your commitment to a fit lifestyle.

“I’m excited that the Activity Center is offering new classes. I like to participate in Zumba, and these classes sound upbeat and challenging, so I would like to try them out. The results they yield sounds especially appealing,” says Victoria Daniels, sophomore kinesiology major.

Barre Fitness is an exercise regimen of ballet, Pilates, with strength and flexibility training using a ballet barre. Barre classes consist of toning, stretching and pulsing, which results in a tone and lengthened body type.

Lotte Berk was the inspiration behind Barre Fitness. She was a European ballet dancer who first developed her method in the 1950’s. Berk’s spine was severely injured in a car accident, and in order to strengthen her spine and core, she worked with her orthopedist to create a sequence of exercises. Berk made a complete recovery, and began teaching her exercises to others.

Piloxing blends the power, speed and agility of boxing with the flexibility of Pilates and the fun of dance. Accoring to Piloxing.com the core principle of Piloxing is that “feminine is powerful and it aims for women to attain a sleek, sexy and powerful self-image”. contact Cheyenne Wilson at wilsoncy@warhawks.ulm.edu

Fitness Schedule CrossFit (ULM Track)

Mon/Wed/Fri @ 6 a.m. or 7 p.m.

Barre Fitness

Monday @ 4:30-5:10 p.m.

Piloxing

Tuesday @ 4:30-5:10 p.m.

Married students enjoy the suppport of partners

by Tejal Patel

Most college students struggle and stress over the same things. We spend our time wondering when our biology quiz is due, if Buffalo Wild Wings is hiring or if going out on a Tuesday night is really such a good idea. But, how many of us lie awake at night wondering“Do I want roses or lilies in my bouquet?”

According to a survey of 20,928 undergraduates done by the National Center for Education Statistics, about 18 percent of undergraduates reported they were married. It can be argued that this 18 percent rushed or made a mistake, but some ULM students beg to differ. Ibtisam Mahrous, a sophomore pre-pharmacy major, found herself in the process of an arranged marriage at the age of 19 and was engaged last May. “Being engaged doesn’t get in the way, at least for me, because my fiance is also a student. So, basically, we have the same schedule of when we can see each other and when we can study,” Mahrous said.

Mahrous finds the difficulties of being a student strengthening for her relationship, rather than stressful.

Mahrous said, “Being engaged early makes it easier if both are students

because they have many things in common. They could study together, complain about professors together and have the same midterm and final schedule.”

Still, marriage is work at any age.

photo courtesy of Tejal Patel

Ibtisam Mahrous’ fiance leans on her through stressful semester.

Most are not ready for the commitment, both emotionally and financially, and those are key factors to a successful marriage.

“I am not personally mature enough, financially stable or responsible to handle anything like that,” says Stephen Jackson, a sophomore Biology major. According to wisegeek.org “many people who married too young cite how difficult it is to plan two different careers at the same

time.”

Shelbey Vallery Meador, a freshman speech language pathology major, married her high school sweetheart last March. He is an Army man, and Meador decided to discontinue school and try joining the Air Force. Though things didn’t quite go her way, her decision and the consequences of that decision have helped her find a new direction in life Meador said, “Getting married while in school, for me, made me lose focus. But, after working a full time job, I’ve realized I need to finish college so I’m doing something I actually enjoy doing for the rest of my life.”

Whether you’re still waiting to give that special someone your last name or you’re walking your husband to class right now as you read The Hawkeye, going to college is all about the journey. It’s about doing new, occasionally stupid, things, deciding where you belong and figuring out who you are as a person.

Some of us choose to make that journey alone, and others just prefer to have a little love and commitment along the way. contact Tejal Patel at pateltn@warhawks.ulm.edu

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Major Spotlight: health studies gives students options

by Stacy Reppond

There are countless aspects of the medical field.

Students who pursue a degree in health studies have various career options to consider.

The health studies degree’s broad scope serves as an advantage to graduates who can either enter into the healthcare industry or attend graduate school.

Callie Anyan, a senior health studies major, changed her major from nursing to health studies. This allowed her to remain in the medical field and showed her the variety of options within the major.

“It’s a very versatile degree. It opens up several doors to both medical practice and administration,” said Anyan.

“I’m interested in hospital administration and management, social services, and pharmaceutical sales.”

Choices begin at ULM between two concentrations in the health studies program: the pre-professional option or the healthcare management/marketing option.

The healthcare management/marketing option is also available online through ULM’s GOLD program.

This option is especially beneficial to non-traditional students who are already employed in the industry and can simultaneously work and continue their education to help boost their career.

An exciting Anyan “bridge” option for certified occupational therapy assistants allow them to transfer previous credits toward a bachelor’s degree. Now they can complete this degree on an ac-

crossword

“It’s a very versatile degree. It opens up several doors to both medical practice and administration.”

Callie Anyan, health studies major

celerated track and start towards obtaining a master’s degree.

Both concentrations allow enough elective credits for students to supplement the degree with a minor.

In fact, the students in the program can obtain a business administration minor simply by taking one additional course.

Across 1 No ordinary joe?

11 Fabergé egg decor 15 Without a firm grip on reality 16 Slightly off 17 Mad about 18 "Handwriting on the wall" word 19 Pre-date stop-off, maybe 20 Poet whose muse was Maud Gonne 21 Rodeo catcher 22 Reneges, with "out" 24 Bloemfontein's country: Abbr.

25 Coot 26 Garden bulbs 28 Fits behind the wheel?

30 Terrier on "Frasier" 31 Hardly a Brown cheer?

32 Hot __ 33 Nearly extinct island language 35 New Mexico county or its seat 37 Word in a manual size description 40 River valley silt 42 Register button 46 "No kidding!"

48 Avalanche 49 Odorless gas 50 Oscar winner Lee 53 Málaga title: Abbr.

54 "Paint Your Wagon" composer

The flexibility of the health studies program allows students plenty of freedom to determine their specific paths in the industry.

The pre-professional concentration is ideal for students looking to prepare for occupational therapy programs, physician assistant schools and many other professional and graduate education programs.

Those interested in the business side of the healthcare industry can choose the healthcare management/ marketing concentration.

This concentration can lead to careers in administration, communications, sales and other departments.

Health studies department head, Jessica Dolecheck says the degree’s options bring a diverse group to campus.

“The department serves different types of students, while giving nontraditional students the ability to 55 "Things fall __; the centre cannot hold": 20-Across 57 Squat 58 Genetic lab samples 59 Pub diversion 61 Run out of steam 62 Queen Mary, e.g.

63 Stable diet 64 Top-notch Down 1 Wonder 2 Like some salamanders or sloths 3 Held in place, in a way 4 Prince in both parts of "Henry IV" 5 One working with you 6 Coat 7 Cover 8 Horn blast 9 Blast causes 10 Shogun's capital 11 More like venison 12 Biblical priest whose name means "God has helped" 13 __ Bay: Jamaican resort 14 Picked up at a cocktail party?

21 Tongue-tingling candies 23 Take from the top 25 Loopy 27 Prevailing winds help deter-

meet more workforce needs,” Dolecheck said.

The program has a growing Health Studies Student Association (HSSA).

ULM currently has 185 health studies majors.

Faculty in the department highly encourage students to make appointments to learn more and advising sessions to get the most of out of the health studies program.

Recent ULM graduates have gone into positions such as Pharmaceutical Sales Associate at ECR Pharmaceuticals, Administrative Specialist at P&S Surgical Hospital, Residency Coordinator at Willis Knighton Hospital and Marketing/Communications Specialist at Delhi Hospital and Clinic, just to name a few.

contact Stacy Reppond at repponsm@warhawks.ulm.edu

mine one 29 Alibis 31 Good fellers?

34 Bill 36 Conciliatory offers 37 Lose the battle with 38 Gulf of Finland republic 39 Good way to be young?

41 More in need of rinsing 43 Los Angeles neighborhood that's the former site of an Edgar Rice Burroughs ranch 44 On occasion 45 Ballerinas, often 47 Anchor-chain openings 51 Like some blockades 52 Coffee selection 55 Chevron rival 56 Gentle application 59 Pull 60 Jazz pianist Evans

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Hair won’t define Ed Miller Trio keeps cultural women any longer traditions alive through song

by Gwendolyn Ducre

Black women set out to redefine and liberate their inner beauty by going natural.

Being natural has come and gone as a fad since the 70s. Today, young woman are expressing their worth with their hair. For others, going natural is easier to maintain.

For decades, women of color felt it was necessary to chemically relax their hair because it was more appealing to the eye, or it was healthier looking.

Ladies like Christina Williams, a junior accounting major, decided to go natural because she did not want to be assimilated into the typical American outlook on what beauty is or should be.

“My hair tells something about me.

Obviously I don’t just assimilate and go with the flow…I feel free,” Williams said.

Williams also identifies her hair has a platform of confidence. Williams described when she cut her hair off she felt confident. It was just her and her hair.

She feels it is important to show her hair does not define who she is. Rather, to prove she does not need long straight hair to feel, or look, beautiful.

Going natural is truly a journey.

Being natural can also come as a challenge. Most women who chem-

ically process their hair have been doing so since they were children. So, to stop a monthly trend is difficult.

There are two ways to go completely natural.

A woman has the choice of chopping most of her hair off or letting the processed hair grow off.

Delesha Davis, a junior social work major, struggled with committing to going natural. It was not until her third attempt to going natural that she finally stuck with it.

“The first time of course was way worse than the second time because I still had all my hair, and it would get matted. It was really hard to manage until I was all natural,” Davis said.

Davis then decided not to wait until her processed hair grew off. Instead, she cut it all off.

Davis is now in love with her hair and does not plan on processing it again.

“I realized that your hair doesn’t make you. In reality, it’s just hair, it will grow back. I want long beautiful hair, and my hair can flourish best when it’s natural,” Davis said.

Going natural is more than a trend to women. It is looking and feeling your best, because it’s natural beauty.

contact Gwendolyn Ducre at ducregk@warhawks.ulm.edu

by Stacy Reppond

The Scottish folk group Ed Miller Trio performed the first official concert of the fall semester for ULM’s School of Visual and Performing Arts.

The trio played on Sept.5 in the Emy-Lou Biedenharn Recital Hall as part of the Guest Artist on Campus Series.

The performance kicked off the month leading up to the 2013 Northeast Louisiana Celtic Festival at West Monroe’s Kiroli Park on October 5 that Enoch Doyle Jeter, printmaking instructor at ULM, always helps put together.

This is VAPA and the festival’s ninth collaboration. They continue to bring Celtic music to both ULM and northeast Louisiana for audiences who want a good time and to learn more about the culture.

Ed Miller’s wry humor was as important to the performance as the vocal and instrumental abilities of the trio’s members: Ed Miller, guitarist and vocalist; Scooter Muse, guitarist; and Jil Chambless, vocalist and flute player.

The trio began by encouraging audience members to sing along, or at least to the songs’ choruses, and to dance in the aisles as two young girls did throughout the show.

As Jil Chambless said, “The goal is

photo by: John Caldwell

Ed Miller Trio performs at Emy-Lou Biedenharm Recital Hall last Thursday.

to get the audience to tap their feet and to smile and to know the stories behind the songs and where they come from.”

Many songs had the audience laughing and clapping along like the “Manchester Rambler”, the hilarious “The Devil Made Texas”, another that Miller calls “a true Scottish love song” about whiskey and the song about “the oldest trade in Scotland: begging.”

The concert would have been incomplete without Miller’s many jokes on topics such as Texas heat, popular music and a beggar’s role as “National Enquirer on legs” in Scotland’s past.

Miller also gave audience members information on Scottish culture in the introduction of each song.

He spoke about the importance of preserving culture by keeping old traditional songs alive.

Erika Deras, a freshman English major, said that she liked that “he told a story before every song.”

Derle Long, VAPA Director, called the concert “a fun event” in which the audience could “get up and dance” to the music. Long said students can also look forward to more concerts such as the ULM Percussion Ensemble on Nov. 18 in Brown Auditorium. contact Stacy Reppond at repponsm@warhawks.ulm.edu

This semester’s most popular applications are Vine by me

by Gwendolyn Ducre

Today, smart phones are the center of most communication and it’s constantly evolving.

Smart phones are a gift from technology and have completely changed the importance of the cell phone.

What makes smart phones different from any other mobile device?

Well, it’s simple- mobile applications, or apps.

Anyone who has a smart phone can admit to having more than a few apps on their phone. Apps are more than just an icon on the screen. For some, it is their means of communication and usage.

Eric Washington, a sophomore pre-radiological technology major, said he cannot live without his apps.

“I’m on my apps all the time. I love posting pictures on Instagram. I usually get on my apps when I’m bored,” said Washington.

Apps are also being used for enter-

tainment or learning. Applications can come in handy for almost anything.

E v e r heard of the quote, “ Th e re’s an app for that?” Well, there is.

Zuleica Arias, a communications graduate student, uses her apps when traveling and speaking with others of a different language. Currently, Arias top app is WaZapp.

“It is hard to communicate with friends who are not here,” Arias said.

“I have friends in Europe and South America. I can send videos and pictures to them,” Arias said.

Apps can be used for entertainment, social networking and can also be helpful with school work. Some

students find the ULM app very useful because they can view their emails, Moodle or class schedule.

In the app world, the most downloaded and top five grossing apps are Candy Crush Saga, Pandora, Clash of Clans, Hay Day and MLB.com Bat. Three of the top five apps are games.

Besides social networking apps, games are the most used and downloaded. Some people even avoid getting onto Facebook because they are annoyed by the multiple game requests they’ve received from addicted gamers.

To the teenage world, Instagram and Twitter are among the top five

favorite apps. But when Instagram started to get a video feature, an app called Vine took the shine of entertainment videos.

Now, Vine is rated the top social networking app for videos. It has become a comedic app that viewers enjoy to get a laugh.

Able to record a six second video, users are becoming Vine famous. Actors are even getting in on this new craze.

Late night talk show host Jimmy Fallon along with Harry Styles from One Direction bring the laughs pulling stunts with friends.

Other humor apps that can be found on any stanger’s smartphone

are ifunny and theCHIVE. The most recent video to go viral is “So this has to be the worst twerking fail ever.”

Can we say twerking hard, or hardly twerking?

Whether you are waiting for class to start or avoiding your biology textbook, t h e r e are numerous applications to keep you entertained.

Some timeless applications everyone should download are Netflix, Yelp, Dictionary.com, Newser and Flashlight. contact Gwendolyn Ducre at ducregk@warhawks.ulm.edu

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Students should travel and take notes BRIEFS

Men’s Golf

Drew McCarty If you’ve never taken a road trip to watch the Warhawks play, you should.

For the last three years I have been able to go to at least one away football game.

My first trip was to Texas Christian University in 2011. After a small ticket mix-up, we had the privilege of gracing the Horned Frog student section with maroon and gold. Other than dodging Jack Daniels bottles and plastered fraternity members, it was a good time.

Last season I was one of the 30-40 students who traveled with the BCM to Little Rock, AZ. Even though we didn’t make it home in time for the Malone Stadium parking lot celebration, it was a night none of us who made the drive will ever forget.

We made the trip to Norman, OK this year. The trip included waking up at 5:30 a.m., riding in a cramped van for 10 hours, sleeping on a Texas church floor and a shower situation that was not ideal. It was worth it.

There’s something about raising your “talons” and chanting “Sun Belt” in a hostile stadium that is absolutely invigorating. Generally, I’ve found that the home team fans are more curious about our school than they are rude and impolite.

I would even go as far as to say that road games are in some cases, more fun than home games (especially when the Warhawks unexpectedly knock off a top 10 team). As a lifetime college football fan, I’ve seen so many traditions of other schools on television and on video games.

And after making these trips and seeing other student sections and fan bases, I have come to a conclusion about home games here in Malone stadium; we have almost no history or traditions. This is due in part to the fairly recent mascot change and the lack of prior football success.

For example, at Oklahoma they have a tradition where a student hangs upside down out of the back of a covered wagon being pulled at high speeds by horses, all while waving their school flag. They also shoot things all during the game. Every few minutes there was “bang.” For what reason you ask?

Who knows?

At Arkansas, the crowd obnoxiously calls the hogs by chanting “whooo pig sooey.” They did this what seemed to be five million times.

I don’t want this to come off as if I’m bashing the school I attend, I along with several others, find it ridiculous that no one knows our Alma mater in the pregame festivities. Its usually like 20 people singing and everyone else is just staring at each other aimlessly humming to the tune.

I will say this; the “talons out” campaign seems to be an excellent beginning to creating traditions. Students, myself included, enjoy having a unifying symbol that joins together throughout a football game. Its time for us as the Warhawks student section to learn the Alma mater and fight song as these larger schools do.

If done, there is no doubt in my mind that Malone Stadium will soon be a road trip destination for our opposing fans. contact Drew McCarty at mccartdp @warhawks.ulm.edu

The men’s golf team will make the short drive to Hattiesburg, MS on Monday, Sept. 9 for their first tournament of the season. The Sam Hall Intercollegiate will be held at the Hattiesburg Country club.

They will tee off bright and early Monday morning with a 8:30 a.m. tee time.

A total of 36 holes will be played on Monday. The number will lessen on Tuesday with one round of 18 holes.

A variety of schools will be taking the course for the two days. The opposing schools will include the likes of: Ole Miss, Mississippi State, Sam Houston State, Rice, Southeastern Louisiana, Southern Miss, Mercer, Texas Tech UT-San Antonio and Houston Baptist. Several Sun Belt Conference school will be participating as well. These schools are ULLafayette, Arkansas State and South Alabama.

ULM will take five golfers to represent the school. Calum Hill, Kirk Thomas, Charlie Macneal, Greg Smail, and Mason Seaborn will make the trip.

The team finished last season with no tournament wins but several top five finishes. They finished 12th in the Sam Hill last year.

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Kirwa in the lead, but soon to be passed by Van Puyvelde.

Cross Country The men and women’s cross country teams picked up wins recently. Both won the Warhawk Invitational on Sept. 6. This was the third consecutive year that both teams have won the invitational.

The race was held in Monroe at Selman Field. Other competing schools were Grambling State and Jackson State. Vinnie Van Puyvelde came in first barely squeaking by his teammate Hillary Kirwa.

On the women’s side, Pauline Muiruri topped the podium for the Warhawks, followed closely by fellow teammate Rebecca Dark.

SOCCER

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Midfielder/Foward, Karlea Fehr, competes against Grambling State.

Almost a month into the season, the Warhawk soccer team (2-4) has experienced both wins and losses.

Their first win came on Aug. 25, at home against Grambling State with a score of 9-0. A new soccer attendance record of 356 was set at this game. Since then, the Warhawks have beaten UAPB 4-0.

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I-20 Showdown Warhawks dominate Tigers Thousands come out to watch football opener

by Drew McCarty

The Warhawks scored early and often Saturday night in their home opener against Grambling State, cruising to a 48-10 win.

With a crowd of 23,600 amped and excited for the game, Courtney Davis didn’t disappoint by returning the opening kick off 89 yards for a touchdown.

Head coach, Todd Berry, was confident with the ability of Davis to return kicks..

“It was the first one of the season that we had a chance to return,” said Berry. “He’s (Davis) a supreme talent along this lines. I enjoyed watching him.”

It didn’t take long for the Tigers to respond. Grambling quarterback, D.J. Williams was on target early.

They easily put together a 10 play, 75 yard drive and tied the score at 7-7.

This would be the last time that the Tigers would cross the goal line as the Warhawks scored 41 unanswered points.

Senior running back, Jyruss Edwards, had been battling injuries since midway through last season and was anxious to make his Malone

“I couldn’t even sleep last night thinking about this game.”

Jyruss Edwards, Running Back Stadium return.

He shouldered much of the rushing load in the game totaling 123 yards and a touchdown on the ground. After his performance Saturday, he moved up to third all-time in rushing touchdowns in school history. His longest rush of the night covered more than half of the field going

61 yards.

Saying he was ready for this game was an understatement.

“I came out there with a chip on my shoulder,” said Edwards. I had a lot to prove to a lot of guys. I was excited all week about getting to practice with the ones. I couldn’t even sleep last night thinking about this game.”

Quarterback, Kolton Browning, looked to back in his usual form. He threw three touchdown passes in the win. Browning also looked to be mobile again. He was recovering from a minor injury that occurred against Oklahoma.

The guys in the training room made sure all week long that I did what it took to get my lower body right,” Browning said. “I was able to get out there and run around a little bit. It felt good.”

The Warhawks head to North Carolina to take on Wake Forest next Saturday. Kickoff will be at 11:30 a.m. on ESPN3. contact Drew McCarty at mccartdp @warhawks.ulm.edu

Right: Harley Scioneaux (88) celebrates with Rashon Ceaser after a first quarter touchdown grab.

This was Scioneaux’s first home game since winning his fight with cancer.

photo by Daniel Russell

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Indoor v lleyball takes court First year head coach, Patrick Hiltz, is focused and ready for W’s

by Dakota Ratley The indoor volleyball team looks to create a winning culture under new head coach, Patrick Hiltz.

Despite many new faces, Hiltz remains confident in his team.

“We’ve got a fresh attitude coming in, combining with the players who know what’s going on,” Hiltz said. “When you combine those two things and you combine them well, that can be very, very strong for you.”

Although the squad has dropped the first four games, Hiltz has preached that establishing that culture is a process.

“Even champions lose. It’s keeping that loss from becoming a defeat that’s the challenge.”

Despite never appearing in the Sun Belt tournament, the team clearly has the mind set of a conference favorite.

“Our goal is to when to win the conference championship,” said Iren Marinova, a redshirt junior. “Once every-

Above: Junior Kayla Kane prepares to serve in match aganist ULL last season

thing starts working smoothly, I believe this is really reachable.”This year’s team looks to improve on last year’s 5-18 record.Senior captain Blanca Ocana feels as if this will be done.

“I think we’re already better than last year… it just takes time to combine every piece of the puzzle and put it tos-

gether,” Ocana said.

Hiltz also spoke about using the sand volleyball program as a stepping-stone.

“The idea is that if we could find some success on the sand and get a little of that trickled over into the indoor and then that helps create that winning culture.”

The ULM sand volleyball shares many of the same players as the indoor team.

Last year the team was invited to compete in the six-team AVCA national championship.

The indoor team looks to improve its non-conference record with games against University of Texas-Pan American, McNeese State, Southern Mississippi, Prairie View A&M, Alabama State, Cal Poly and Arizona State.

The Sun Belt portion of the schedule includes the three new members to the conference: Georgia State, Texas State, and the University of Texas-Arlington.

The team will also face the usual conference rivalries, such as Arkansas State , Western Kentucky, Troy and the University of Louisiana at Lafayette.

The culture change has seemed to have taken effect already, as Ocana summed it up, “I just want to win.”

contact Dakota Ratley at ratleydl@warhawks.ulm.edu

Date

Opponent

Location

Sept.13

UTPA

Lake Charles, La

Sept.13

McNeese St.

Lake Charles.

La

Sept.14

Southern Miss

Lake Charles, La

Sept.14

Prarie View A&M

Lake Charles, La

Sept.19

Grand Canyon

Phoenix, Az

Sept.20

Alabama State

Tempe, Az

Warhawks tailgate before home opener Right: A member of Kappa Alpha enjoys a meal while tailgating.

Middle: Members of Alpha Phi Alpha “Ape Walk” at the tailgate.

Right: PIKE and Phi Mu pose for the camera while tailgating.

Above: A member of Delta Sigma Phi plays a game at the tailgate.

Left: Members of Sigma Gamma Rho pause for a picture while tailgating.

Photos by Daniel Russell