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Mudslide buries FBI director must Company bails on people after storm find $800 million health care plans
Monday 9-23 No event.
Tuesday 9-24 Interview Skills Workshop in ULIB 3D at 2-3 p.m. Carbon flux tower inauguration at Russell Sage Wildlife Management Area at 11 a.m.
Wednesday 9-25 Discover ULM...Pineville
Thursday 9-26
(MCT) MEXICO CITY — Rescue teams were searching Thursday for at least 58 people believed buried in a mudslide after multiple storms battered large swaths of the country, killing nearly 100 people nationwide and leaving thousands stranded or homeless. While much attention was focused on tourists caught in the Pacific resort of Acapulco, even grimmer reports emerged from that hard-hit region, where villages were largely cut off from aid and may have suffered large-scale devastation.
Health Sciences Day at 8 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Friday 9-27
BRIEF
ULM Soccer vs. Western Kentucky at Bowling Green, Ky, at 6 p.m. ULM Volleyball vs. UT-Arlington at Arlington, Texas, at 7 p.m.
Saturday 9-28 ULM Football vs. Tulane at Malone Stadium. Ouachita Parish Shrimp Broil at The Grove before the football teams takes on Tulane. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Hall of Fame Weekend at 7 a.m. - 9 p.m.
(MCT) WASHINGTON — Big budget woes worry new FBI Director James Comey, a mere two weeks into the hassle-filled job of a lifetime. The special agent training pipeline is empty, curtailed by prior economizing. By Oct. 1, Comey must find an additional $800 million or so in budget savings, out of a total annual FBI budget of about $8.1 billion. Layoffs and furloughs appear inevitable. “I’m not playing a game,” Comey told reporters Thursday. “I’m not crying wolf.”
(nola.com) One insurance company has backed out of plans to participate in Louisiana’s online health-care marketplace less than two weeks before enrollment begins Oct. 1. Coventry Health Care has withdrawn from the program, an official with the state Department of Insurance said Thursday (Sept. 19). In an interview with New Orleans City Business, a spokesperson cited competition as well as Coventry’s recent acquisition by Aetna as reasons for the decision. No one with Coventry responded to NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune’s requests to talk about the matter.
“To avoid criticism say nothing, do nothing, be nothing.” Aristotle, Greek philosopher
Talons out!
Carbon flux tower to open in Monroe The inauguration ceremony for the first carbon flux tower in the state at ULM is set for Sept. 24 at 11 a.m. A carbon flux tower measures the change of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. The site of the tower is located at Russell Sage Wildlife Management Area. The ceremony will see the attendance of ULM’s Department of Biology and President Nick Bruno.
Today in History
Sept. 23 1779 - American Revolution: John Paul Jones on board the USS Bonhomme Richard wins the Battle of Flamborough Head 1806 - Lewis and Clark return to St. Louis after exploring the Pacific Northwest of the United States 1909 - The Phantom of the Opera, a novel written by French writer Gaston Leroux, is first published as a serialization in Le Gaulois 1999 - Celebrate Bisexuality Day was first observed in the United States
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Left to right: Reanna Roberts and Kylen Smith attend the ULM vs. Baylor watch party Saturday in Malone Stadium.
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NEWS
SGA meeting includes monetary decisions by Kaitlyn Huff
SGA Freshman Senate Election Results College of Arts and Sciences: Sierra Lovell and Jocelynn Jordan
College of Business Administration: Christina Bruno and Hamilton Winters College of Education and Human Development: Emily Coffman and Macey Scott College of Health Sciences: Allyson Maxwell and Mady Brian College of Pharmacy: Kendrick Jones and Emily Saunier
SGA began to plan how they can use money from the Zombie Outrun around campus, decided on new Christmas decorations and sponsored awards for the Black and Gold Pageant Cody Parker, a senior agricultural business major, spoke on behalf of the Mortar Board National College Senior Honor Society for sponsorship. The organization hopes to use the money to begin work in the community. A voting about granting the Mortar Board a $500 scholarship will take place next week. According to Parker, Mortar Board is the academic front of the university. “It is an amazing opportunity. We hold high standards and do many projects,” said Parker. “We’re hoping to reform the organization this year to include faculty, and a faculty selection process.” SGA stresses involvement in the 5K Zombie Outrun. According Laura
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SGA Vice President Jameshia Below opens the meeting Tuesday in the Student Center.
Knotts, SGA Advisor, the money made from the event will not be going to an outside organization, but instead will be redistributed back into the campus. “We’re looking to do a few things with the money. One of which is a phone charging station in the SUB,” said Knotts. “Another idea we’ve thought of is a gazebo or some form of outdoor seating near the SUB.” SGA President Jana Robinson
suggested memorial trees planted for professors such as Louis Nabors and HP Jones in front of the SUB. A motion to purchase new Christmas decorations passed unanimously, and another passed to grant Alpha Phi Alpha $500 for their Black and Gold Pageant that will allow awards to the winners. contact Kaitlyn Huff at huffka@warhawks.ulm.edu
Political science professor chosen Three suspects caught through for international specialist roster witness reports, footage by Ashley Lyons
by Ashley Lyons
When John Sutherlin found out that the Council for International Exchange of Scholars approved him for the Fulbright Specialist Roster, he had to have a cigar. “This is a great honor for ULM and me personally, only because of the work that I have done since coming to ULM made this possible,” said Sutherlin, an associate professor of political science. The Fulbright Specialist Roster is a collection of experts in specific areas that work with other experts on short-term projects. The projects are coordinated and funded through grants or contracts for services from host governments. Sutherlin now has the opportunity to be considered for future projects by overseas academic institutions. Sutherlin’s field of study lays in environmental engineering. He was the first to earn a PhD in political science
and do graduate work in engineering at the University of New Orleans. “It has helped me over the years think differently about resolving conflicts and developing real world alternatives for a range of environmental based issues,” Sutherlin said.
“Everything I do...I do so with my students in mind.” John Sutherlin, political science professor Jonathan Cobb, a senior political science major, has worked with Sutherlin and has high praise for him. “It’s always a privilege to work on a project with Dr. Sutherlin because he really pushes excellence in everything
he does,” said Cobb. “I highly respect Dr. Sutherlin. This recognition is well deserved.” Sutherlin hopes that this opportunity will help to expand the potential of his students. “Everything I Sutherlin do...I do so with my students in mind,” said Sutherlin. “I see this as a way for them to be engaged in research projects or become exposed to opportunities for graduate school that they did not have.” Sutherlin was voted by the SGA for the Faculty Award of Excellence in 2008 and holds the Mayme and Tom Scott Professorship in Teaching Excellence. contact Ashley Lyons at lyonsar@warhawks.ulm.edu
“Buy one get one free daquiris”
Three arrests have been made in regards to the attacks and thefts during the night of the Grambling game on Sept. 7. DeQuincy Smiley of Monroe was arrested on Sept. 11, and Markee York and a juvenile were arrested on Sept. 17. According to Lt. Steven Mahon, they were able to find the three suspects through several witness statements, and video footage they obtained through surveillance cameras and iPhone video. “It was good ol’ fashioned police work from there, just track them down,” said Mahon. “Several of them were high school students and we picked them up there, and another one at his house.” The nicknames of the remaining suspects cannot be released to the
public because they are juveniles. Taylor Spann, a junior pre-physical therapy major, hopes they are able to find the rest of them soon. “It’s good to know that someone is doing their job,” said Spann. “[The age of the suspects] makes me question what’s wrong with the youth today.” To prevent any further incidents, Mahon said they will be reorganizing the locations of officers for future games. The campus police department has begun to issue UPD Timely Notifications by email under Mahon’s administration. According to Mahon, they reviewed the Clery Act and handbook which states that they are required to send out notices to the community. contact Ashley Lyons at lyonsar@warhawks.ulm.edu
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Don’t make crossing the street hard
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Pedestrians everywhere use crosswalks to safely walk from one side the road to the other side. But who should be held accountable if a pedestrian is injured or a car accident occurs at a crosswalk? I say it depends on the situation at hand. Either the pedestrian or the driver could be held responsible. Put yourself in this position: you cross the road while the sign says it’s safe to walk and then you are struck by a vehicle. Who do you blame, yourself or the driver of the vehicle? It certainly isn’t the signs fault. On the other hand, if you get hit crossing the street when it visibly
says ‘do no walk’, who then can you blame? The answers to my questions are obvious. We as well-functioning adults should be able to read and obey something as simple as ‘walk’ and ‘do no walk’ put on a light-up sign for our own safety ”. Of course we all know those pedestrians who just seem to feel entitled to crossing the street whenever and wherever they please, because the world revolves around them and runs on their time. That, my fellow Warhawks, is called “jaywalking.” Merriam-webster.com defines jaywalking as “to cross a street carelessly or in an illegal manner so as to be endangered by traffic.” Many people do this because they think if they get hit on campus that at least they’ll get free tuition. Yes, I have actually heard people say that. Others do it simply because they do not care to think of the danger they are not only putting themselves in, but also others. Just because you heard from someone that if you’re hit by a
vehicle on campus that the university has to pay for your tuition does not mean you should risk your safety or the safety of others by neglecting to follow the law for something that may or may not be actually true. I’m not sure if the university actually has to do that or not, and I’m also not sure whose time to waste with that question, so let’s all just read the sign and cross when we’re supposed to, please. I personally would rather continue to have fully functioning limbs and no internal bleeding than free tuition. Now, how about those crosswalks that do not have signs, like the one between Sugar Hall and the parking garage? How should those be treated? Here’s how I look at it: cars are supposed to yield to pedestrians. So, cars should yield to crossing pedestrians. If they’ve stepped off of the sidewalk and onto the road, you should stop your vehicle until they have safely crossed the street no matter the rush you’re in. I think commuter students feel more rushed to get to class than
those who live on campus because they have to drive from their homes. They then circle the campus like vultures until they’ve found a vacant parking space that isn’t faculty or staff, then walk to the building their class is in, which can often times be very far away from where they have managed to park. This, however, is not a valid excuse, and commuters still need to take the time to break for crossing students. Who knows, the person you just let cross the street may be the person whose parking spot you’re about to fill.
contact David Methvin at methvidcl@warhawks.ulm.edu
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Turning off the crosswalk at night endangers walkers The word pedestrian connotes being uninteresting, mundane or dull. In my experience, it has a third more insidious undertone: second-class citizen. This was illustrated in a poignant incident on the evening of the ULM Grambling game. I was taking a short trip with a friend to a location nearby the intersection of University and Desiard. We crossed Desiard with some difficulty a few streets down from the intersection. Upon exiting our destination, we noticed that the traffic flow was extremely heavy and decided it would be safest to walk down to the intersection and use the crosswalk. It was then that I noticed that its red lights had been exchanged for flashing yellow ones for the convenience of motorists exiting the game. Surely, the crosswalk would enable us to traverse the road safely. I pressed the button and waited for the light to change. It quickly became apparent that it had also been switched off. After waiting some time for a break in traffic flow on one side of the road, we decided that crossing to the middle and waiting for a break in the opposing traffic flow would be the only way to get across, except for waiting out
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this mass exodus. We managed to make it through to the middle of the street during a small break in traffic to the middle of the crosswalk. This left us pinioned amidst the flow of cars, trying to cross against the constant deluge of people leaving the game. We were forced to stay in this unsafe position until two motorists, one in each lane, were kind enough to stop and let us pass. Were it not for these good Samaritans, it’s difficult to guess how much longer we might have been trapped there. The bulk of motorists had thoughtlessly and disrespectfully disregarded us. As a disabled person and a pedestrian, I feel that my rights and that of my non-disabled friend had been violated in a way that endangered us both with the potential of grievous or mortal injury. The most pressing question is who is most at fault: the motorists who ignored our plight or the administrator who decided it would be a bright idea to modify the light system and turn off the pedestrian crosswalks? Sincerely, A Concerned Student
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Police sending crime notices step in right direction It goes without saying that it is a danger to not let students know when someone who has committed a crime on or near campus is still at large. And while last semester students weren’t always alerted when incidents occured on campus, ULM PD has begun sending notifications to students of crimes that have occurred on or around campus, per the Clery Act of 1998. This semester they’ve been forthcoming. Students can now take the appropriate measures to protect themselves and be more alert. Sending notifications saying they have made an arrest, which they did recently, is equally important for the peace of mind of students. Making the arrests swiftly like they did inspires confidence about the competence of the police deparment. Overall, it’s a step in the right direction. As are some of the other changes that have occurred under Mahon like putting down crosswalks that glow on University Ave. and the increased patrols around heavy student traffic areas. His plans to re-organize patrol in light of what happened at the Grambling game is also a wise move. It is important for any community to feel that they can trust their police to look out for their protection. Every change made under Mahon so far indicates that he is more than capable of making sure the police protects us. Let’s hope that the police keeps up the good work.
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Don’t let ‘fake’ Christians break your faith with their hyprocrisy
LANDIUS ALEXANDER Recently I was watching a movie about a pair of teenagers living in an extremely conservative and old school village. The town practiced polygyny -when a man can have multiple wives- and was ruled by one man, a so-called prophet. Long story short, the prophet’s son loved the same girl the prophet claimed God choose for him. A lot of action, trauma and drama occurs and in the end the teens safely leave their hometown. Before departing the mother says something about God to her daughter who responded saying she couldn’t believe in God anymore. It was a fictional example but it is based in reality: many people reject God based off bad experiences with organized religion. If you are one of those people or know some like that, I encourage you to turn back. Not necessarily to organized religion, but to God. Still, at some point I’d encourage you to give church another chance. An important thing to remember about dealing with self-proclaimed Christians who act the opposite: being Christian is a constant process. That’s why people in church always say no one on earth whoever lived but Jesus was perfect. That’s why Romans 3:23 says “for all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God.” At some point or another every Christian sins. Most of us sin frequently. It’s human nature. But that has nothing to do with you. Being Christian isn’t about the group experience; it’s about having a personal relationship with God. Pray for Christians who act like they’ve never read the Bible based off their actions. Don’t let others short comings or sins of others stop you from being a Christian. Do you let the 1.24 million people killed in road traffic crashes keep
you from getting in a car or another vehicle? No. So don’t let another person’s bad handling of their spiritual realtionship stop you from dealing with God. My second tidbit to remember is no church is perfect. One of my uncles refuses to go to church because of hypocrites in the church. But like any other group of people, churches will have hypocrites, chain smokers, liars etc. Like an ex-pastor of mine liked to say “If you ever find the perfect church, don’t join it because it will no longer be perfect.” You are going to deal with fake Christians. Expect it and deal with it. The Bible warns about these people. For example, the well-known verse Matthew 7:13-14 says, “Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it.” I hate to say it, but consider a Christian who constantly seems to be obeying God’s word the exception
not the rule. Staying on your best behvaior is hard, even when you really love the Lord. Plus, some people think simply being a part of church makes them a Christain. However sitting in church makes you a Christian as much as walking around in a suit of armor makes you a knight. Falling to sin is easy. That’s why you don’t get into heaven based off your good deeds to bad deeds ratio. Like an ancient Chinese proverb says, “There’s no shame in falling, the shame is in not getting back up.” God can forgive any sin except blasphemy of the Holy Spirit. Just remember organized religion isn’t a refelction of God. So if you find yourself in church with hypocrites, don’t let that convince you that something is wrong with God’s word. It just means it hasn’t sunk in yet.
contact Landius Alexander at alexanlc@warhawks.ulm.edu
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NEWS
Facebook may influence drinking, smoking habits by Landius Alexander
A new report suggests teenagers who see friends smoking and drinking on social media sites are influenced to drink and smoke themselves. The researchers studied around 1500 high school kids in Los Angeles who regularly use Facebook and Myspace. Researchers believe this effect is the online version of the peer pressure kids feel at a party when their peers or friends are using drugs or drinking. Students influenced by this pressure succumb to what researchers call FoMO, or Fear of Missing Out. They describe FoMO as “a relatively new concept where people are concerned that others may be having more fun and rewarding experiences than them. It is characterized as the desire to stay continually connected with what others are doing.” Natressa Baxter, a senior management major, said she doesn’t use social media but sees possibility for truth in the study.
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“Social media makes your life transparent and it allows you to view and connect with people you typically wouldn’t associate with,” Baxter said. Baxter believes that this creates an environment where everyone seems
like a friend and when people post something about drinking or drugs it may give other people the idea that they should do the same thing because their “friends” are doing it. The study also showed “that the
link between social media and illicit consumption was even more pronounced for individuals who didn’t have regularly-partying friends. Digital peers wielded even stronger an influence than those in real life.”
But Keisha Haynes, a psychology senior major, doubts the results of the study because she believes yu tend to be friends with people you are most like “Saying that, I believe social media has just made the natural process of how young adults and teenagers make friends more apparent,” said Haynes. “So to say more young adults are doing drugs and drinking because of who their friends are on Facebook or Twitter is a little extreme in my opinion.” Increased drinking and smoking aren’t the only downsides to FoMO. Studies also link FoMO to increased anxiety and depression. Students who feel they are missing out feel inferior and ashamed which “may increase vulnerability to depression, anxiety and stress.” Researchers say how many online friends a student has doesn’t really affect if they engage in more risky behavior. contact Landius Alexander at alexanlc@warhawks.ulm.edu
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NEWS
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Students rip the runway at career style show by Jessica Williams
Students took the stage, showcasing formal, casual and business attire at the fourth-annual Career Style Fashion Show Wednesday night. Career Connections and Student Life and Leadership hosted the fashion show, which typically draws in different organizations to model. “The fact that Career Connections invited me to be a part of the event is what generally appealed to me, and the fact that I could promote for my fraternity,” said Calvin Stafford, a forensic psychology graduate student. “But after being in the show I learned vital information that I could not have gotten anywhere else.” Director of Career Connections, Roslynn Pogue and Miss ULM 2013 Amy Matherne hosted the show, while Century Link and Enterprise Car Rental sponsored the event.
The event is designed to show students how to dress when in business or professional settings. “Sometimes what we wear may be nice and trendy, but it may not be appropriate for a business event,” Pogue said. The show consisted of six different categories: career fair, interview, business lunch/dinner, sporting/charity event, conference/ convention and banquet formal. Audience members had a chance to win prizes throughout the show, by answering business etiquette questions in between each category. As each student strutted down the runway, the audience got a chance to see exactly what should and shouldn’t be worn at a business or professional event. “I feel more prepared for the business world as far as what attire I should wear,” said Martinez
Anderson, a junior psychology major. For a career fair, ladies should wear a nice dress and blazer while men should wear a button up polo shirt, slacks and tie.
“Sometimes what we wear may be nice and trendy, but it may not be appropriate for a business event. ” Roslynn Pogue, director of Career Connections The models demonstrated that attire and actions should be consistent with a business lunch or dinner. Do not order the most expensive meal on the menu and always eat from the outside in, were
some of the tips Pogue gave while hosting the show. Steven Weide, a senior general studies and business major, said he learned a lot from the show. And as graduation approaches, he will have a better knowledge of what fashion is and isn’t acceptable in the business world. Wednesday’s show almost topped last year’s attendees’ numbers with over 750 people in attendance and 42 models walking the stage. This was the first time the show had judges and prizes for the winners. The audience determined the winners, as they gave a round of applause for their favorite model. The first place winner for the men was John Mark Henderson and Logan Dayle took the crown for the ladies. contact Jessica Williams at williaj8@warhawks.ulm.edu
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Roslynn Pogue rocks the runway at the style show on Wednesday.
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Sen. Guillory speaks to College Republicans Walker Hall looks
to reopen in 2014
by Cheyenne Wilson
The College Republicans, a student lead organization, hosted Sen. Elbert Lee Guillory Sept. 19 in the library. He talked about Republican President Dwight Eisenhower and the advances he made for children in Louisiana to receive an equal education in 1957. “Always remember that from the very beginning, we were there. And we have consistently throughout history stood for the principles of freedom and equality,” Guillory said. Guillory defends his party as being the right choice. “For me, being a Republican is very much about values. We stand for family. We believe that the family is the basic biblical and social unit upon which society is based,” Guillory said. Guillory is a native of Opelousas and represents the 24th district. He is the first African-American politician for the party since reconstruction. Hilary Solet, president of the College Republicans and a junior political science major, was especially eager for Guillory to visit the campus. “It’s not often we meet people in law
by David Methvin
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President of the College Republicans Hilary Solet (left) and Vice President Jonathan Cobb (right) pose with Sen. Guillory (middle) on Sept. 19 at his speech.
or politics who are Christ-centered and honest. In Sen. Guillory, we can see the stand of what a true Republican is like. We can’t wait to have him here again,” Solet said. “I have a lot of respect for Sen. Guillory. It took a lot of courage for him to come out like that and stand for what he believes in. We support the same ideals that he espoused tonight about the conservative ideals of life,
liberty, and the pursuit of happiness,” said Jonathan Cobb, vice president of the College Republicans and a senior political science major. The College Republicans began in April. Cobb said that ULM hasn’t had an active College Republicans for about three years. contact Cheyenne Wilson at wilsoncy@warhawks.ulm.edu
Students and faculty could possibly be inhabiting Walker Hall once again by August 2014. On June 12, 2012 a fire caused Walker Hall to be shut down. According to Vice President Stephen Richters, the fire hit the right side of the building and buckled the second floor above. Many departments were forced to relocate to different areas around campus. “We are planning for the building to be up and in use during August 2014,” said Jason Roubique, director of facilities. According to Roubique, the repair project is currently under advertisement for bids, and these bids will be received by Louisiana inside the Office of Facility Planning and Control by October. Roubique said repairs being made are for the heating, ventilation, cooling systems and added safety measures to prevent possible future
occurrences. Repairs are funded by insurance money from the State Office of Risk Management Brittany Williamson, a sophomore elementary education major, had most of her classes moved to Hanna Hall and didn’t believe the Roubique building was a good fit for her major. “I miss when Walker was functional. It made getting work done easier because the Math Resource Center and the Write Place were in the same building as the Math and English courses,” Williamson said. According to Roubique, the date for completion is subject to change if there are any conditions or problems due to construction. contact David Methvin at methvidc@warhawks.ulm.edu
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FREESTYLE
Pop culture preview: fall 2013
Music
Prism-Katy Perry
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Perry’s album Prism, set to release Oct. 22, is a mixture of pop ballads influenced by Swedish pop. Her newest single Dark Horse features Juicy J and was produced by Dr. Luke. Standard edition albums have 13 songs, while the deluxe edition has 16. Her song Roar, being compared to Sara Bareilles’ Brave, has hit the top of most major charts.
Thor: The Dark World
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Drake’s third album drops Sept. 24 with major anticipation by fans. The artist recently gained a new title with the most number one’s in Hot R&B/ Hip Hop. His latest single Wu-Tang Forever hasn’t gone over well with major artists. Fans should expect more great music from the Canadian rapper.
Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues
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The second installment of The Hunger Games hits theaters Nov. 22. The sequel centers around the 75th Quarter Quell. Every 25 years the Hunger Games have an unexpected twist. The capitol will send past winners back into the games, knowing that District Tweleve’s Katniss Everdeen must compete. Check out this movie in Nov. to see Katniss and Peeta embark on their second Hunger Games.
Technology
Grand Theft Auto V
King’s novel Doctor Sleep goes on bookshelves everywhere Tuesday. It is a sequel to The Shining and centers on Danny Torrance, now middle aged, an alcoholic much like his father and now seeing new demons. Though King feared that writing the sequel would make his work inferior to The Shining, his wife Tabitha encouraged him to answer fans’ question, “What happened to Danny?” Torrance must save a 12-year-old girl with special powers from nomadic paranormals who feed on children with “the shining.”
iPhone 5s On Sept. 20 iPhone 5s goes out into the public, however the hype of the new smartphone with the new iOS update have caused quite a buzz. Features like Touch ID, a fingerprint identity sensor, allows the iPhone user to get into their phone without entering a passcode. Placing a thumb on the home button replaces the time spent entering a four-digit code. The new iOS software brings a whole new design to the phone with added features like iTunes radio and a control center that is just a swipe away.
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After five years of waiting, “GTA V” was released last Tuesday. Gamers enjoy the ability to switch between characters at any time throughout the game. Reviewers of the game also liked the simplicity of exploring the city, which is the creators take on Los Angeles. The video game is great for either the game enthusiast or casual gamer. Easy checkpoint systems make it compatible for casual gamers, while improved quality on driving and combat will surely please any hardcore gamer.
Games
Books
Doctor Sleep by Stephen King
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Women will soon swoon everywhere come Sept. 30. The part 2 of 2 album only took 20 days to record with producer Timberland. The album will partner with Target again and includes two bonus tracks along with the regular 11 songs. Extra tracks include Blindness and Electric Lady.
The Hunger Games: Catching Fire
Fans have waited nine long years to see Ron Burgundy and his crew of misfits in Anchorman 2 releasing this December. Ron leaves San Diego to take a job in New York City working at one of the first 24-hour news channel. Get ready to laugh at more of these funny guys’ ridiculous shenanigans. Image courtesy of imdb.com
The 20/20 Experience Pt 2 -Justin Timeberlake
Movies
Thor sets out to save the realms of the universe in the Oct. 30 release of Thor: The Dark World. Last spotted in The Avengers, Thor must defeat Malekith and his primeval race who want to put the nine realms in darkness forever. However Thor’s enemy is so strong he even asks his mischeivous, adopted brother Loki for help. Jane Foster returns as Thor’s love interest. She somehow got an infected with a strange energy that may kill her if not cured.
Nothing Was The Same-Drake
Google Chromecast
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Chromcast, created by Google, allows users to stream audio/visual content from their smartphones, tablets and even laptops to their TV. For $35 viewers can watch YouTube, Netflix and Google Play while the content is casted onto their TV screens. Future companies that can make use of this media streaming adapter are Spotify, Hulu, etc. Users can also go on social media sites using Chrome browser.
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FREESTYLE
Poli-Sci degree holds gov’t, teaching options
by Stacy Reppond
Each week we search ULM’s campus for a major to highlight. For students wanting a field of study encompassing many aspects of the world today, a political science degree is a viable option. This degree guides graduates to graduate programs, law schools and public and political careers. Political science professor Joshua Stockley said it is the study of government systems and analysis of political behavior. “It is a study of how the world operates and includes every facet and component of society,” Stockley said. The department continues to grow and to accommodate the changing needs of students.
Though students preparing to go to law school constitute a significant portion of the major, other career paths are also available in research, analysis, campaigns and other fields. Ashley Aulds, a senior political science major, interested in current events and politics, finds the major to be inclusive of a variety of students’ interests. “This major has allowed me to gather an understanding of what and why things are happening in our nation and around the world and I enjoy having that information,” Aulds said. The department allows students in the major to have diverse experiences. The department also includes ample elective hours in the curriculum. This enables students to minor in another field that interests them or to even pursue a double major. The department has several organizations available Aulds such as College
Republicans and College Democrats. It is open to non-majors, too. A Pre-Law Association is available for political science majors. This group allows students to gain knowledge of law school options and to prepare for the LSAT exam needed to enter law school.
“I love watching
news and getting involved in what’s going on in America today.” Erin Abney, sophomore political science major
The political science honor society, Pi Sigma Alpha, not only recognizes students’ achievements but also helps secure a job in the future by
awarding points through the civil service system. A well known organization on campus is the Mock Trial team, which is sanctioned by the American Mock Trial Association. The group is advised by local attorney Robert Noel, which was created to further prepare students for law school. The team competes nationally, which gets students recognized by law schools across the na- Abney tion. The success rate of ULM’s political science program is a major tool in recruiting students both to ULM and to the department. “About 78% of graduates attend graduate school or law school,” Stockley said. With graduates at prestigious institutions like University of Rochester, American University, Tulane University and several others, the program strives to lead graduates in whatever
direction they choose. Students who enjoy national news and current events like Erin Abney, sophomore political science major, may thrive in the field of political science. “I love watching news and getting involved in what’s going on in America today,” Abney said. Whether interning at the Social Science Research Lab, working for a non-profit organization or simply taking a variety of courses that professors adjust to current events and to the job market, students have many opportunities within the political science major. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median income for a political scientist is about $107,000. That figure varies depending on one’s chosen career path, but graduates certainly have a wide variety of options available. Some careers those with politcal science degrees have are lawyers, policemen, professors and of course politicians. contact Stacy Reppond at repponsm@warhawks.ulm.edu
‘A Great and Terrible Beauty’ beyond great
ASHLEY LYONS Young adult fantasy novels seem to be a very popular hit in the movie world nowadays and I often wonder if my favorite fantasy series will ever hit the big screen. The Gemma Doyle Trilogy by Libba Bray is one of fantasy, horror and love. What more could Hollywood want? In the first book, A Great and Terrible Beauty, 16-year-old Gemma Doyle yearns to leave India for England. She finally gets her wish after she see a vision of the eerie death of her mother – and it comes true. Gemma is then shipped off to Spence Academy, an all-girls boarding school, where she makes an odd friendship with the powerful Felicity Worthington, the beautiful Pippa Cross and the plain Ann Bradshaw.
But Gemma is being haunted by visions and followed by things she doesn’t understand. After a spirit leads her to the diary of a past student, Gemma learns how to use her visions to enter another realm with her friends. This book is a good example of a modern gothic novel. By modern, I mean written in the 21st century. A gothic novel is a genre that combines horror and romance. While there is a bit of love interest going on here and there, the romance I’m talking about is the fantasy. The girls have access to enter a dream-like realm where they can escape their real world burdens and the bleak lives of girls living in the Victorian era. But this other world isn’t exactly as wonderful as it appears to be. A lot of dark and terrible things lurk there. I guess you could say that this realm is a great and terrible beauty. I first read this book in middle school. And probably a hundred times since then. I was the type of kid who couldn’t leave a bookstore without a purchase or resist a pretty cover. I also have a thing for history, so when I saw a girl with a corset on the cover and read that it takes place in
1895, it didn’t take me long to make up my mind. This superficial purchase was one of the best decisions I’ve made in regards to literature. The descriptions in this book are beautifully structured and the characters are very relatable despite living in a society that is over 100 years old. I really liked Gemma as a character because she is a flawed character. A big mistake that many young adult writers make is that they try to put their hero on a flawless pedestal. Bray gave Gemma the personality of the 16-year-old girl that she is. She may be strong and mysterious, but she was also immature and naïve. My favorite character is Felicity because she is a very conflicted person. I found myself loving her and hating her every few pages I turned. As the books progressed, Felicity and Pippa’s storyline became my favorite thing about the books and has been inspiration for my own writing. The only thing I dislike about the book is that looking back at it over the years I noticed some mannerisms and dialogue that seemed a bit too modern for the Victorian era. Although I think that may have
been why I loved this book so much as a child. A good book is one that you reread seven years later and still love every word of it. A good book is one that still has the power to excite you even though you have reread it more than Harry Potter. I’m confident that this story will be able to entertain college students and keep them on the edge of their
seats. I also think a movie would be awesome. I give A Great and Terrible Beauty 4/5 stars. contact Ashley Lyons at lyonsar@warhawks.ulm.edu
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FREESTYLE
Seasonal fashion brings comfortable styles by Tejal Patel
As college students, we have a lot more to worry about than being fashionable. We prefer comfort over cuteness, especially when we have early morning classes to get to. But, the upcoming trends for the fall and winter season may just be in our favor. This year, fashion is taking a “natural” turn. It’s back to basics with dressing casual and comfy, but cute. Olive and burgundy are appearing on the racks, and what better way to showcase these earthy tones than with a comfortable sweater. “Every girl loves a cute and cozy, chunky sweater,” said Forever 21 employee and ULM alumn Ashley Brown. “You can dress them up or down.” For the fashionista that likes to rock the cross walk like a runway, leather is one of the hot new trends to follow. Francesca’s store manager Devin Jones calls it “Rocker Chic,” complete with studded details. “Leather accents and combat boots are really in. Even leather jackets, inserts and cut outs,” said HerringStone’s employee and senior dental hygiene major Amanda Bennett. For the Beyonce in all of us, Forever 21 employee Ray Benefield suggests a different look.
“Hip hop style is still in with the crop tops, harem pants and typography beanies. Chiffon and flannel paired with a fedora is also quite a statement,” Benefield said. No matter the style, fresh colors and prints are a must. “The new style is mixing prints, but keeping the same color scheme. Aztec is still in, but in more fall colors, rather than Bennett the bright, pop of summer and spring colors we are used to seeing,” Brown said. “This season, the classic combo of black and white is in again. Leopard pieces are also always a great go-to,” Bennett said.
Of course, no outfit is complete without the accessories. “Pointed toe shoes are making an appearance this fall, and so are shorty boots,” Bennett said.
Blue blazers have been a focal point in many fashion magazines. The difference from your usual navy blazer is a vibrant blue and a fit that is closer to the body. Maxi skirts from spring and summer can easily transition to fall with ankle booties, scarves and leather or denim jackets. Brown has found that marbled pumps will also be an accessory to look for this season. “We are also seeing more geometric jewelry, rather than last year’s bubble necklaces,” Bennett said. Jones finds that antique pieces are in when it comes to jewelry, especially with Woods colored accents. “They say emerald green is the color of the year, so we have been getting a lot of green in. We have mostly rustic pieces in neutral colors,” Jones
said. “What is also big in Vogue is floppy hats with feather accents. They’re not quite fedoras, but they have the same shape, with a little more movement, and they make great accessories,” Bennett said. No matter the trends, students always have their favorite items. “I’m most excited about wearing boots because I am obsessed,” said Jey Smith, a freshman general business major. “I like wearing neutral colors and green is my favorite, so that’s exciting. And I got really into scarves last winter, so I can wear those again, too.” Junior nursing major Morgan Woods even sports seasonal makeup. “Ideal makeup, for me, would be something like grey eye shadows. Natural is the look I go for,” Woods said. For lovers of the top knot be aware of the subtle change. More people are starting to wear their hair in a lower, messier bun. It isn’t as clean and precise as the top knot, which is great for bed head. As the leaves begin to fall and the weather cools down, fashion lovers alike can look forward to seeing these trends make waves in the world of style. contact Tejal Patel at pateltn@warhawks.ulm.edu
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Greens are the color scheme of the season. Emerald or olive should be no problem to find A light sweater with a striped pattern is an easy top to go under coats and jackets. When the classrooms get too warm the lighter sweater will keep you cool Image courtesy of Whitney Pozgay
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Getting sick over sick days
JAMIE ARRINGTON Sickness is starting to spread through campus like wildfire. Coughs and sneezes have taken over the usual hum of conversation in most buildings. Classes have been a little slimmer due to student’s absences. The fear of getting sick has become prominent. Why should you be afraid of getting sick? Getting sick means lying in bed in your pj’s with warm soup and TV. But what does getting sick really mean? Getting sick means a pile of homework and class assignments missed while watching Golden Girls all day. Illness means wasted absences we could have used to skip class. Mostly being sick gives more anxiety than sniffles. Personally, I enjoy a good day of playing hooky. My mother instilled that in me at an early age. One day of each school year I got to skip school and do whatever I wanted.
I don’t condone skipping class regularly. My personal rule is never skip class until after midterms. Which usually is broken three weeks into the semester. But I digress. So Warhawks, to save your sick days to make them skip days, follow these simple steps. Because the only thing I want to catch this semester is lunch and a movie instead of going to statistics. A rested body is a healthy body. A student having too many all nighters will eventually have a lower immune system. In the case of multiple, back to back all nighters, get that immune system up. Get in those eight hours of sleep. If that seems impossible, try to plan naps or times to rest throughout your day. Staying hydrated is the easiest thing to keep your body moving through this sick season. We all know the rule, eight glasses a day. Vitamins are a must for any and all students. Not only does it keep you healthy, they are now providing grownups like us the option of gummy vitamins. How considerate of them. Emergen-C has always been a sacred miracle potion to my singer friends and in the first sign of a cold they swear by Zicam. Hand sanitizer is always a good
thing to think about when leaving the computers in a lab such as in the library or Student Success Center. However, don’t go overboard on that stuff. If you are like me and need your room to be around 68° to slumber than move the fan away from your face so scratchy throats aren’t an issue. Another alteration to your nightly routine comes in the form of a humidifier. For those who are already sick and wouldn’t wish it upon your own worst enemy be considerate to others. Use the vampire cough technique. Pull your imaginary cape up in front of your face and cough into your arm. Most importantly if you are sick, stay home. This is how illness spreads. You have time to makeup assignments. Don’t wipe out the whole campus population because you didn’t want to miss the second discussion of Beowulf, we all know what happens. Now am I saying that skipping class makes the schoolwork and homework you missed magically disappear? No. ‘The difference between sick days and skip days are that we have the freedom to choose our skip days. contact Jamie Arrington at arringjl@warhawks.ulm.edu
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Baseball passed its prime, football reigns supreme
Every fall, everything else in the sports world seemingly takes a step aside to allow room for the elephant in the room, football. Some would say that this isn’t fair that suddenly football steals publicity away from other popular sports such as baseball. However, there is a reason for that: football is simply more popular. According to SportsBusinessDaily.com, the National Football League reported 9.5 billion dollars in revenue in 2012. Sportingnews.com reported Major League Baseball’s total revenue to be 7.5 billion. The NFL is made up of 32 teams, two more than the MLB. However, the MLB season is made up of 162 games per team
before the postseason. The NFL season is made up of 16 games per team before the postseason. The NFL made two billion more in about 146 fewer games per team. This alone is enough to push the NFL to the forefront of the sports world. Those numbers may not mean much to many people, but it explains why football sometimes oversaturates the market come season kickoff. People simply spend more of their hard earned money to watch their team. Just a few years ago a monday night football matchup between Tampa Bay and Indianapolis, who’s best player, Peyton Manning, was out for the season, beat out a MLB playoff game featuring the Tigers and the Yankees! The Yankees! One of the most glorified franchises in professional sports. Yet the playoff game could not get more views than a NFL game in which both teams combined for a record of 6-26 for the year. That goes to show just how much more people care about football. The Harris Interactive has a poll
that is ran every year and asks its users to rank their favorite sports. Thirty-six percent of users preferred professional football to all other sports in a 2011 poll. What was second? Well, it was a tie. Professional baseball and college football tied with 13 percent. One could expect college football to surpass professional baseball within the next year or two, as professional baseball has been on a steady decline since 1985. College baseball is not even listed. Baseball certainly has its merits. It’s America’s pastime. However, maybe it’s just that, it’s pastime. A majority of baseball’s fan base is made up of the older generation. Football has caught the attention of the younger viewer and has not let go. Baseball may be the pastime but football is the present and future, which is why it gets the publicity it does. contact Dakota Ratley at ratleydl@warhawks.ulm.edu
Happening This Week Date
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Mon, Sep Women’s 23 Golf Tue, Sep 24 Women’s Golf Fri, Sep 27 Soccer Fri, Sep 27 Volleyball Sat, Sep 28- Women’s Sun, Sep 29 Tennis Sat, Sep 28- Women’s Sun, Oct 06 Tennis
Sat, Sep 28 Football Sun, Sep 29 Soccer Sun, Sep 29 Volleyball
Location 2013 ULM Fred Monroe, La Marx Invitational 2013 ULM Fred Monroe, La Marx Invitational Western Kentuky Bowling Green,Ky UT Arlington Arlington, Tx Stephen F. Austin Nacogdoches, Schlief Tennis Tx Invitational Riviera/ITA Pacfic Women’s AllPalisades, Ca American Championships Tulane Monroe, La Georgia State Atlanta, Ga Texas State San Marcos, Tx
Who’s next? Tulane Facts: TDs Passing 8 TDs Rushing 6 Rushing Yardage 453 Record 2-2
(1-0)
Record on the road 1-1 Conference: Conference USA
Authentic Louisiana seafood featuring catfish, LA gulf shrimp, alligator, frog legs, and the freshest salad bar in town! Students bring their ID Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday for 25 % off their meals Tuesdays and Thursdays 2 for 1 draft beer all day long Sit outside on the deck over scenic Bayou Desiard 7805 Desiard St. Monroe, LA 71203 318-345-0202
~2 miles east of ULM~
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Warhawks defeated in Waco 70-7 by Drew McCarty
Baylor (3-0) scored 35 points in the first quarter for the first time since 1994 on its way to a complete 70-7 dismantlement of ULM (2-2). The Warhawks came into the game with high hopes of revenge for last season’s 47-42 loss to the Bears in Malone Stadium. These aspirations were shot down before fans were settled into their seats. It took Baylor just three plays on offense to score. Quarterback, Bryce Petty, connected with a receiver on a broken play by the defense for a 63-yard touchdown. The next Baylor drive was the same story. In just seven plays, the Bears had amassed 157 yards and 14 points. A scoring outburst from Baylor is no surprise as they’ve scored 209 points in their first three games. “We knew we were going to have to take some chances ear-
ly on both sides of the field. When you take a lot of chances sometimes you get burned -- well, we got scalded,” said head coach Todd Berry. ULM wasn’t completely stagnant on offense in the game. They recorded 295 total yards of offense. The majority of the yardage came through the air. Kolton Browning was 17-41 for 219 yards. He had one touchdown and two interceptions. Both interceptions looked to be at the fault of his receivers. “It happens. Whether it’s a bad play or a good play, you always have to erase your mind and move forward,” Browning said. Berry also wasn’t happy with the effort receiving the ball. ““We bobbled too many balls. Tipped passes turn into interceptions every time,” Berry said. Baylor finished the game 781 yards of offense. The Warhawk defensive back just couldn’t keep up with the Bears as 471 yards in the passing game.
It was a seemingly unending barrage of deep passes and short screens that kept the defense in check. The first string offense of the Bears was out of the game before the midpoint mark of the second quarter. ULM brought in their second unit near the same point in the game. Saturday Malone Stadium will play host to inner-state foe Tulane. Last season the Warhawks blew by the Green Wave in a 63-10 win in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Tulane is coming off of a 5217 loss at Syracuse. Kick-off will be at 6 p.m. contact Drew McCarty at mccartdp@warhawks.ulm.edu
Right: Running back Jyruss Edwards rushed for 40 yards in Saturday’s contest against Baylor in Waco, Texas. photo courtesy Brendan Maloney
Foooore!
Women’s golf begins fall schedule
by Drew McCarty
After a season that boasted two first-place finishes and several other top five finishes, the Warhawks expect to have even more success this season. The roster is a healthy mix of veteran golfers and newcomers. “I feel confident with the maturity of these girls,” said head coach Stacy Snider. “Most of them have played since they were freshmen and now they’re upperclassmen, mostly juniors.” Two of the experienced juniors that coach Snider talked about were Ines Fendt and Emily Stratton. In the team’s first tournament of the year in East Lansing, Michigan, Fendt finished tied for 71st and Stratton placed 88th.
The tournament was one of the toughest that Warhawks will participate in all season. Michigan State, Ohio State and Notre Dame were just a few of the teams that were in the field with ULM. Coach Snider spoke about the
“We’re prepared
pretty well for the tournament. I’m looking forward to winning it.” Ines Fendt, golfer
team’s performance in Michigan. “It really showed us what we need to work on and our weaknesses as far as our game,” said Snider. “That golf course tested ev-
ery part of our game, from mental to putting to short game and to ball striking.” The Warhawks played host for the only time of the season this weekend as they hosted the Fred Marx Invitational in Monroe. Prior to the tournament, Stratton talked about how the team is going to use their struggles at the first tournament to have a better performance in Monroe. “Last week was a bit rough, but I feel like we’re going to come out, try to win, and try to do better than we did last week,” Stratton said. Fendt was also excited about their opportunity to play on a course that the team is comfortable with. “For this week we are excited because we’ve qualified on this course many times,” said Fendt.
After this weekend, the Warhawks will have to wait until October 14 to take to the course again when they will participate in the Arkansas State tournament in Jonesboro, Arkansas. contact Drew McCarty at mccartdp@warhawks.ulm.edu
Right: Ines Fendt eyes the the distance and slope of the green before a putt attempt at Bayou Desiard Country Club.
photo taken by Daniel Russell
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Drive to title 25 underway
Right: Tyler Scott works on his slalom skiing in preperation for the Bayou Classic in Monroe.
Warhawks own the bayou photo by Daniel Russell
by Drew McCarty
Confidence, dedication and domination are just a few words that can be used to describe the ULM water ski team. Sports fans would be hard pressed to find another program in America (no matter what the sport) that has won 24 national titles. There have only been 34 national water ski championship tournaments. This means that the Warhawks have won over 70 percent of the national championships possible. The team travels all across the country competing in three tournaments before the national championship in El Centro, California. The first tournament of the year was in Hutto, Texas. ULM won the tournament beating out schools including the Univerity of Texas, ULLafayette and Texas A&M. “The past two years we’ve been able to ski good and win,” said Eleanor Benjamin. “This year we’re going to have to ski to the best of our abilities to win. It’s not going to be a walk in the park.” In addition to winning 24 championships, the Warhawks have
won the last two years in a row. “This year we’re looking at winning it obviously. It’s going to be closer due to the fact of how many people Lafayette have recruited,” said men’s team captain Will Oliver. The tournaments have three different styles of skiing showcased: slalom, trick, and jump. The total scores of each individual in each style are added up to make the team total for the tournament. This weekend, ULM hosted their annual Bayou Classic tournament in Bayou Desiard. Their next tournament will be in San Marcos, Texas where they have to finish highly in order to qualify for the national championships. Winning the championship for the 25th time and the third time in a row is of the most importance to everyone on the team. “We want to win it really bad. We’ve been skiing ridiculous hours of the day,” Benjamin said. Having the bayou within walking distance of class and dorms plays as a huge advantage to the Warhawks. “It’s so nice to have these facilities here. It what sets us apart from everyone else because we have the bayou on our doorstep that allows
us to come and train in between classes,” Benjamin said. Oliver mentioned the advantage of having the facilities her as well. “The reason we like it here and the reason most people come here is because of the bayou right here on campus. It’s convenient. It makes it really nice to be able to come here on a bike,” Oliver said. Hours of early morning and late evening training are expected to pay off in the team’s venture to win a third consecutive national title and 25th overall. “The respect we get makes us want to go out and make sure we get another one because when we come back home and people are cheering for us,” said Oliver. “This is number 25. It the biggest one I guess because 25 is a big number.” contact Drew McCarty at mccartdp@warhawks.ulm.edu
Right: Maddie McCammon skis up to the ramp in practice for ULM’s Bayou Classic Ski tournament.
photo by Daniel Russell