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Mock trial Dissecting stereotypes team brings home awards P 3 of horror movies P 10

October 28, 2013

Warhawks dominate homecoming game

Meet this year’s king and queen P 9

Ben, Jerry give life lessons at Lyceum Series

Browning makes comeback in 38-10 win over GSU P 15

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October 28, 2013

NEWS CALENDAR Monday , 10-28 FACS presents clarinetist Scot Humes and piano accompanist Chan Kiat Lim in Emy-Lou Biedenharn Recital Hall at 7:30 - 9 p.m.

Candidates Forum between run offs in SUB Ballrooms at 6 p.m.

Symposium with special guest Benjamin Bagby in Strauss Hall 148 at 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, 10-29 District I Marching Festival at Malone Stadium at 5 - 8:30 p.m.

Benjamin Bagby will perform Beowulf in Emy-Lou Biedenharn Recital Hall at 7:30 - 9 p.m.

Wednesday, 10-30 No event.

Thursday, 10-31 Trunk or Treat in the track parking lot at 5 - 8 p.m.

ULM Football vs Troy in Troy, Al., at 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.

Opera “Die Fledermaus” in Brown Auditorium at 7:30 - 9 p.m.

Halloween Ball at 8:30 p.m. - 12 a.m.

Friday, 11-1 ULM Volleyball vs UALR in Little Rock, Ar., at 7 - 9 p.m.

Opera “Die Fledermaus” in Brown Auditorium at 7:30 - 9 p.m.

Saturday, 11-2 ULM Volleyball vs Troy at ULM Activity Center at 2 - 4 p.m.

BRIEFS

Die Fledermaus to bring comedy to Brown Aud. VAPA will be presenting an operetta by Johan Strauss called Die Fledermaus.

In Die Fledermaus, a man named Eisenstein, who is forced to serve a jail sentence for a practical joke, sneaks away to a party under disguise.

Unbeknownst to him, his wife is also there under disguise and cheating on him.

What she doesn’t know is that he is there cheating on her, too.

Die Fledermaus will be performed Oct. 31 and Nov. 1 at 7:30 p.m.

It was directed by Mark Clark, associate professor of music, and will be conducted by Deborah Chandler, associate professor of music.

General admission is $15. Faculty and staff can attend for $5 if they present a valid ID card. Students get in free with valid ID card.

WORLD

NATION

STATE

Investigation reopens for McCann case

China must continue to buy American debt

School scores improve before new system

(MCT) — Portuguese prosecutors on Thursday ordered police to reopen their investigation of the 2007 disappearance of Madeleine McCann, the 3-year-old British girl who went missing from a resort in the Algarve, local and British media reported.

British investigators reopened their official probe of the child’s disappearance in July.

After distributing computergenerated images of two men wanted for questioning, they received more than 2,400 phone calls and emails with tips and fresh leads.

(MCT) — Despite the end last week of the 16-day U.S. government shutdown and the extension of the debt ceiling until next year, there are few signs that the situation has reassured China, the largest holder of American debt.

With around $1.28 trillion in U.S. Treasury bonds already in its portfolio, China has little choice but to continue to buy U.S. debt, economists say.

Government bonds from Japan and Europe are a less attractive investment, and finding other avenues to diversify the country’s huge foreign currency reserves would require major economic reforms.

(nola.com) — Louisiana public school performance scores improved in the final year before a new system of tougher tests goes into effect, according to data released Thursday.

Across the state, 43 percent of schools received an A or B grade in 2012-13, compared to 36 percent the year before. Only eight percent of schools are failing, down from 12 percent.

“The news in Louisiana is very good. Our students have achieved some things that we’ve set out for them,” state Superintendent John White said.

TODAY IN HISTORY

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“I am so clever that sometimes I don’t understand a single word of what I am saying.”

Oscar Wilde Irish writer and poet

Run for it!

Oct. 28 1538 - The first university in the New World , Universidad Santo Tomas de Aquino, is established.

1893 - Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 6 in B Minor, Pathetique, recieves its premiere performance in St. Petersburg only nine days before his death.

1918 - Czechoslovakia is granted independence from Austria-Hungary marking the beginning of an independent Czechoslovak state after 300 years.

1929 - Black Monday, a day in the Wall Street Crash of 1929, sees major stock market upheaval.

Death: Abigail Adams, wife of John Adams and 2nd First Lady of the United States and mother of 6th President John Quincy Adams, dies in 1818 from Typhoid Fever.

Birth: Bill Gates, American businessman and cofounder of Microsoft, is born in 1955.

photo by Daniel Russell

Left to right: Mikael Bonnette and Zach Garcia run in the University Mile on Wednesday. photos courtesy of Wikipedia

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NEWS

Art students host sculpture garden Mock Trial members reception to honor achievements win awards at 1st Jackson Jamboree

by Kaitlyn Huff

Art students Victoria Smith and Ben Bennet, with the assistance of their classmates, organized a night to celebrate art and accomplishment. The sculpture garden hosted a small reception, honoring the student achievement of collectively creating the pieces currently on display.

The reception was aimed to get the community and student body involved, offering a relaxed environment to appreciate art and the artists behind them.

The sculptures were created as a group project, designed and molded by advanced and intermediate sculpting classes.

“The sculptures are a lot like us,” said Lacy Mitcham, a senior art major. “As artists we have a lot in common, but we are all different and the pieces reflect that.”

Ben Hickey, the curator of the Masur Museum of Art, praised the efforts and achievements of the students.

The project focused on exposing students to the real world of art and presenting their pieces. Hickey described the pieces as a metaphor for civic involvement and dialogue.

“Organizing this event and contacting me were really about public discourse. Project management, you realize as an artist what goes into making you successful and getting out in the public where your art can be a viable commercial entity,” Hickey said.

Smith hopes to bolster community support and the reception was a step in getting more people to visit the sculpture garden and galleries. “…It’s difficult to get people in there. With the garden, you can just drive right by. You don’t hear about us much in Monroe, except for the art crawls. We want the community more involved in supporting more than just athletics,” Smith said.

Smith said that the process of creating the sculptures was an enjoyable one. The pieces were sculpted by the students in the intermediate class and installed by the

by Ashley Lyons

photo by Breanna Harper

Left to right: Art professors Brian Fassett and Clifford Tresner converse at the sculptre garden reception on Tuesday.

advanced. Every participant assisted in the installation process.

“We were out here drilling into concrete and hoisting stuff up, even my tiny self. It was a lot of fun, a little dangerous, but fun,” Smith said.

Inspiration was drawn from a material-based standpoint. Angle-irons were used to create the pieces, and the sculptors explored the flexibility of the material and how it would react with the environment. The work was completely process driven with many steps.

“We each had to design twenty and then decide which were the most interesting and collaborative. We didn’t want separate pieces; we wanted them to flow and work together to move you around the space.” Smith said. contact Kaitlyn Huff at huffka@warhawks.ulm.edu

The Mock Trial Team sent their gold and maroon squads to compete against Millsaps College and Mississippi College in the 1st Annual Jackson Jamboree in Jackson, Miss.

Ryan Lloyd, a senior English major, and Jonathan Cobb, a senior political science major, took home awards for Best Attorney. Lloyd also had the overall highest score of the attorneys.

Joseph Bamburg and Cheyenne Wilson, political science majors, won Best Witness awards.

According to Lloyd, it’s important to prepare from both sides of the spectrum. The teams don’t find out whether they are the defense or the prosecution until about 10 minutes before the competition.

The competition then begins like a real courtroom trial. The defense and prosecution give their opening statement, and then cross-examine the witnesses.

Once both sides have had their time with the witnesses and evidence, they give their closing argument. Everything is timed.

Lloyd believes that it was a blessing to have coaches Robert Noel and Kyle Moore.

“I was very thankful and excited about winning the award. I owe a great debt to my coaches, Bob Noel and Kyle Moore, for really pushing

me and working with me so much,” said Lloyd.

“They sacrifice a lot of their own personal time to see that our teams succeed.” Cobb Cobb was new to the role of attorney. During last year’s trials he was a witness. “…But as a witness it’s a different role so it’s good to succeed in a new one,” Cobb said.

Cobb said that they did pretty Lloyd well their first season, but this year they will do better.

“Every member of the team works very hard...” said Lloyd. “We all know what we want to accomplish in the future and the mock trial team is just a huge stepping stone for that.”

Both squads will compete in the Mid-South Invitational Mock Trial Tournament in November and the Regional Tournament hosted by the American Mock Trial Association in February. contact Ashley Lyons at lyonsar@warhawks.ulm.edu

SGA talks possible email switch from Zimbra to Gmail

by Kaitlyn Huff

Jana Robinson, senior history major and SGA president, announced the possibility of an email provider switch to Gmail during an SGA meeting. While nothing has been set in stone, Robinson hoped to hear opinions regarding the matter.

According to Robinson, people such as Eric Pani, vice president of academic affairs, are also looking for the opinions of students on the possible email switch.

Robinson explained that a cloud system has been proposed, preventing email servers from being tangible and susceptible to physical damage such as the fire in Walker Hall. More memory would also be provided by a cloud system.

“Currently our email is on a physical server which can be damaged and ruined,” Robinson said.

The Student Technology Access Plan Committee will be overseeing any possible shift. STAP will take in

account trusted campus RSO opinions as well as student opinion.

David Brasher, a sophomore English major, said he is worried about maintenance interfering with performance.

“Banner always seems to be undergoing some sort of maintenance, and so far Zimbra hasn’t. As long as constant maintenance is not a factor, I’m fine with a switch,” Brasher said.

Kelsey Blake, a sophomore health studies major, sees the switch as a

positive change, hoping that a better phone application would accompany any changes made.

“I use my email a lot for school; it’s the only way to get in touch with professors and advisors. As long as I don’t have to access the ULM mobile app to get to it, I’d be happy,” Blake said.

Macey Scott, a freshmen kinesiology major and SGA senator, had concerns regarding Gmail.

“Sometimes I have problems

sending word documents with my Gmail account,” Scott said.

But wth no concrete decisions made, Zimbra may still be the provider of ULM. Victoria Oden, a junior English major praised Zimbra’s separation from personal email, allowing important messages from professors to be accessed easily. contact Kaitlyn Huff at huffka@warhawks.ulm.edu

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OPINION

Squawk Box

Right choice not always present during elections

Best horror film?

Megan Kirk Sophomore- Speech Language Pathology “None. After I watch a scary movie I can’t get it out of my mind, so I don’t.”

Mariah Hilliard Senior- Radiologic Technology “Halloween”

Thomas Henry Senior- Marketing “Dawn of the Dead”

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Nothing shows people’s true colors more than politics.

Well-rounded people suddenly become racist, giving members of society become selfish, hardworking people become needy and the conspiracy and terrorist theories begin to fly.

During the 2012 presidential election, politics and the emotions it brings about in people became clear, especially to young voters participating for the first time.

The pressure was on this generation to make the right decision at the polls.

Students relied on the internet and social media for information rather than the television and newspapers.

This results in partial truths and a divided group of angry young voters.

I struggled to decide where I belonged in the mix of Obama fans and Romney supporters, and I couldn’t seem to find a candidate that I actually liked.

My beliefs about social issues matched one candidate, while my thoughts on the economy matched

another.

As the election approached, and my certainty that neither candidate was the right choice for our country remained strong, I decided to protest my disappointment with both candidates by not voting.

Sure, voting is my right as an American.

But, as an uninformed voter, I couldn’t seem to justify voting just for the sake of saying I had.

I didn’t know enough about each candidate, and the few things I did know made me dislike them both.

Voting for the candidate I disliked less than the other meant putting someone in office that I didn’t approve of, no matter who I chose.

So, not voting at all seemed to make quite a statement at the time.

The problem with politics in American is that our views on social issues, government and even global occurrences must be black or white to be relevant.

The hundreds of shades of gray in the middle that could provide some sort of compromise or solution disappear into the background for the purpose of supporting asses and elephants.

This is especially the case among young voters.

Many have no previous experience in making such an important decision, as well as a lack of accurate knowledge of the candidates, economy and current global status.

Some seemed unfit to even

participate in the election.

According to Pew Research Center for the People & the Press, voters ages 18-29 make up 19 percent of the total population.

Because young voters play such a large role in deciding the future of our country, it is imperative that we be better informed. But, it is also important that all voters open their eyes to possibilities.

The possibility that maybe both parties are wrong, and the right plan of action lies in a compromise.

The possibility that ignoring skin color and focusing on policies could better help us choose a leader that will make this country as strong as it is reputed to be.

The possibility that maybe we should be picking candidates, not parties.

Still, Americans of all ages have the right to not only support a candidate and promote their beliefs, but to stand by them and vote accordingly.

That is, essentially, the root of politics and our country itself.

Some of us are activists, while others are still standing in the middle of the chaos, looking for a party to call our own.

Maybe not voting at all wasn’t the best way to protest.

But, if we don’t stick to our morals and values, we contribute to the corruption in politics and the misuse of political power. contact Tejal Patel at pateln@warhawks.ulm.edu

Veronica Hunt Senior- Management “The Conjuring”

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OPINION HAWKEYE P.O.V.

Staying true to your values takes you far in life Ben and Jerry taught students a lot this past week.

They taught us what makes a successful business and what it takes to be socially involved. But an underlying message The Hawkeye took away was that values are tested over time.

Values are personal beliefs or philosophies that shape us and help guide us in everyday situations.

Implementing those values, at least good ones, into every detail of your life will lead to success and personal value.

Many things in life make staying true to your beliefs hard. Peer pressure, money and being in a difficult situation are some things that can interfere with your values.

Just remember it’s better to stick to your values and fail than throw your values away in hopes of achieving something.

You might succeed, but the fact that you threw away your values will eat at you. Worse, it can come back to bite you. That leaves you a failure and feeling bad.

Another reason to stick to your values is it can earn you respect.

Others respect someone who has a set of beliefs and ideas and follows them.

As many politicians have found out, being inconsistent with your beliefs to gain approval usually backfires.

Values don’t just apply to a person’s life. They can be a prominent part of other things, like businesses.

For example, most car companies base their slogans around some kind of value. Volvo built a reputation of putting safety first, often even at the cost of making flashier cars.

As a result of taking one value and remaining true to it no matter the cost, generally speaking, they have an established identity and set the example when it comes to safety.

Ben and Jerry are big believers in value. They taught us no matter what happens in our life, whether that be business, romantic or socially related…keep a strong hold on your values.

The highest score doesn’t equal perfect

LANDIUS ALEXANDER A friend of mine, who doesn’t go here, was telling me how she wrote an essay for a class. The professor said she did an excellent job.

But she only got a B. Confused, she asked how he could think it was so excellent yet only give it an 89.

Why? He announced he only gave A’s for outstanding work.

I disagree with this type of logic when it comes to grading. Not just for essays either, but anything: food, video games, movies, etc.

When it comes to subjective grading, something not like a multiple choice test, what’s the point of a letter or grade being on the scale if it’s not attainable?

That would be like a scale that advertised being able to handle up to 250lbs but really stopped at 200lbs.

It’s just misleading.

For example, it baffles me when a video game website gives a game a perfect score and people freak out.

People post things like “How can this game get a 10? No games perfect!”

No, it just means it exceed expectations, had minimal flaws and was truly outstanding.

That doesn’t mean reviewers shouldn’t hand out 10/10 all willynilly. There is a difference between a 9 and a 10 even though both are A’s.

But getting a perfect score shouldn’t be like finding a unicorn either.

Having high standards for grading things is fine, but making a higher grade virtually unattainable is completely unfair.

Going back to the school, if no students are meeting your expectation then it’s the grading that’s flawed.

For example in 4th grade I took a test with my class, which everyone failed. Everyone.

Even the known smartest girl at school only got a D. Something’s wrong with that.

I understand the intent of making A’s hard to get.

You want people to really, really push themselves and not just settle for good enough.

But there’s a limit to that. contact Landius Alexander at alexanlc@warhawks.ulm.edu

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NEWS

Ben, Jerry’s business story inspires students Ice cream moguls tell their tale about overcoming failure

by Kaitlyn Huff

Ice cream innovators and business men Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield visited ULM as part of the Lyceum series. They also presented a master class open to all students about the creation of their business and running it with values.

Amy Franklin, a junior business major, was impressed by the passion for their business and community involvement.

“The class is what interested me in tonight’s event.” Franklin said. “Through their story I learned that they didn’t just want to maximize profits, they also wanted to help solve social issues by having power over their business.”

While never expecting to be businessmen, both Cohen and Greenfield use their influence and company profit to better the world.

Cohen’s most recent project concerns free trade. StampStampede is an organization hoping to get money out of politics.

Cohen hopes to use stamps on dollar bills and redistribute them with StampStampede’s message printed on them.

“Every bill has a life of about two years.

Everyone uses money, and if we all participate, that’s a lot more effective and in your face than a petition,” Cohen said.

At the Lyceum Series event, Greenfield told the story of how Ben and Jerry’s ice cream came to be.

According to Greenfield, the company had to a lot to overcome in the beginning. After Cohen’s troubled college experiences, he worked many odd jobs.

“I hope that students aren’t afraid to start their own businesses, that there is no need to fall into the performed career mindset.”

Michael Robski senior marketing major Greenfield graduated from college and applied to 20 medical schools. But he was rejected from 20 medical schools.

“Ben and I were failing at everything we were trying so we thought why not get together, try something that’s fun, be our own bosses, and we always liked to eat so we figured we’d pick something to do with food and we picked ice cream,” Greenfield said.

Michael Robski, a senior marketing major, was inspired by the message.

“It’s good to know that I don’t have to have a perfect GPA and can still own a business someday,” Robski said.

Robski hoped that students and audience members would take the words to heart just like he did.

“I hope that students aren’t afraid to start their own businesses, that there is no need to

photo by Robert Brown

Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield discuss their journey to success Thursday as part of the Lyceum series.

fall into the preformed career mindset. You’re more than welcome to try anything you want, even if it fails,” Robski said.

Robski is also a member of CAB and had the chance to meet Cohen and Greenfield during the patron party. He believes that they are both wonderful men.

“There was a live piano player present and the two of them came right in and started dancing,” Robski said.

Caprice Wright, senior psychology major and head of the Lyceum Series committee, was pleased with the help given by patrons for the event.

“There is a lot of behind the scenes work for events like this,” said Wright. “A lot of people don’t know what it takes, but the patron party was a big success.”

Wright said that both Cohen and Greenfield were open and talkative with the party guests, and spoke at length with many.

Wright hopes that students and audience members take something from Cohen and Greenfield’s words and continue to support the Lyceum series. contact Kaitlyn Huff at huffka@warhawks.ulm.edu

Annual business symposium features keynote speakers

by Tejal Patel

From the corporate world to small town successes, running a business can take a lot of time, money and work.

To teach students about the important aspects of working for a business or starting their own, the College of Business hosted the 2013 Business Symposium featuring keynote speakers in various fields.

The event offered informational sessions on topics ranging from capitalism to using the internet to promote business. Students engaged in a brain bowl and even had the opportunity to meet ice cream moguls Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield.

Alan Hebert, executive district manager in sales for Astra Zeneca and a previous ULM Professional Marketer of the Year, spoke on staying relevant through the changing times,

and adapting to new media and opportunities.

Hebert not only encouraged students to improve themselves professionally and emotionally, but to embrace change.

“Keep your mind open at all times.

Be willing to expose yourself to new information, and be willing to listen to others’ opinions,” Hebert said.

According to Hebert, true leaders focus on how to attract individuals that offer various skills so that they can have a diverse leadership group and ensure the satisfaction of customers.

Catherine Church, a senior general business major, focused on Hebert’s message of growth.

“The most valuable thing I learned is continuing your education postgraduation,” Church said.

Church learned that joining or running a business is a learning experience, and Hebert emphasized

the importance of applying knowledge in and out of the classroom.

Brent T. Tredway of CPCU spoke on exploring options in the surplus line industry, and Jeremy Cable, a junior general business major, was surprised by Tredway’s speech.

“My favorite part was when [Tredway] offered his ULM intern a full time job on his sales team in front of everyone. He said, ‘I need to put my money where my mouth is,’ and she started crying and accepted the job,” Cable said.

Hebert advised students to communicate and keep in touch with professors.

“There are many of them that have a wealth of knowledge and experience in other industries. They can offer some guidance,” Hebert said. contact Tejal Patel at pateltn@warhawks.ulm.edu

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NEWS

Homecoming Week Snapshots

Kaleb Ford runs the University Mile on Wednesday Austin Digiulian spreads comedy at the CAB Comedy show on Monday Kemper Block walks with her father Kappa Sigma at the parade President Bruno walks his daughter Christina Bruno down field.

Cody Parker and Mike Robowski in CAB playbin.

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NEWS

King, queen honored by election Kemper Block, Jameson Johns named homecoming royalty

by Ashley Lyons

photos by Daniel Russell

(Top left) Homecoming king Jameson Johns is crowned with his mother. (Top right) Homecoming queen Kemper Block waves to the crowd. (Bottom left) Johns has his talons out for a cheering crowd. (Bottom right) Block recieves flowers and a kiss on the cheek from President Nick Bruno.

Do you have Grandpa’s secret chili recipe?

Give it a test run and come have some fun at: ULM 31 Ambassadors’ 29th Annual Chili Cook-Off Theme: “Chilin’ On The Bayou” Date: November 9th $30 Per ULM Student Team (6 Members Per Team) ; $40 Per Team We encourage all student groups to participate!

Applications can be picked up at the Alumni Center or found online at: http://www.ulm.edu/alumni/chili.html

Kemper Block, a senior biology major, was excited about the Homecoming Court Luncheon.

She got to eat awesome food, goof around backstage with the others and walk out with her boyfriend Jordan Baugh, a sophomore accounting major.

But she wasn’t ready to hear her name called for homecoming queen. “[Jana Robinson] kind of announced it fast, so I don’t know if I just wasn’t expecting her to say it right then, but Jordan had to nudge me,” said Block.

“I wasn’t expecting it. I was really excited.”

Block said it still feels like just yesterday she was freshman.

“It’s really crazy to see where I am now,” said Block. “I absolutely love this university with all my heart. I get chills talking about it.”

As a freshman, she thought about the possibility of running for homecoming queen.

“But I wasn’t sure. I actually hate elections. They just make me uncomfortable. I don’t like asking for votes or anything like that,” Block said.

Yet as she grew up at ULM, she fell in love with the university and realized she wanted to represent it in the best way that she could.

Though if someone came up to her during her freshman year and said that she would be homecoming queen in a few years, she would have laughed.

Despite her dislike for elections, Block kept it up throughout her sophomore, junior and senior year using her love for the university to push her to run for homecoming.

Block is also happy to reign along side one of her best friends – Jameson Johns, a senior prepharmacy major.

“I love Jameson. Absolutely love him. He has been one of my best friends since I’ve come to ULM. I met him here,” Block said.

Homecoming king is a landmark to Johns.

“It is an amazing honor to get this support from my peers,” Johns said. contact Ashley Lyons at lyonsar@warhawks.ulm.edu

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FREESTYLE

Anatomy of a Horror Film The weak and obviuosly scared person 1st to die Actually, this person could argueable be the smart one. They don’t want to pursue a paranormal entity or take a walk in the creepy woods. Is that piano playing by itself? Get rid of it! The second something out of the ordinary happens, this person wants to be the quickest to leave. They are paranoid from the start, usually the comedic relief and the first to die. Unless, of course, there is a black guy.

The hot and hunky guy 4th to die

2nd to die There always seems to be one in the group. This is that flirty, confident girl who always seems to be dressing to impress. But the second she starts taking off her clothes, whether to have out-of-place sex or to take a shower, you know she’s going to die. And if her lucky yet unlucky partner begins to strip with her, he might as well have agreed to his own gruesome death.

3rd to die

the nerd

This guy made it this far? He was easily forgotten from his quiet demeanor, but not quiet enough to avoid the line of fire from the psycho killer. This little nerd seems to be completely useless, but somehow he ends up saving someone or coming up with a plan. And when he finally dies, you feel remorse, but just like in the beginning...you will quickly forget he was even there.

The promiscuous girl

Stupidity Reigns Supreme at first

This guy tries to save someone and tries to come up with a plan. He walks around like team leader. He may or may not be a jerk. But one thing is for sure, he is eye candy for the ladies. He also may have a letterman jacket on. It’s like his superpower. Yet it’s not super enough, because in the end he will end up taking a bullet for the remaining group. And by bullet, we mean machete.

the fearless and brave survives

Smarts dominate in the end

The most relaxed guy or the most bookish girl makes it until the end. There is nothing special about either of these characters other than the fact that they can avoid a hacking. They may almost die at one point, but you usually know from the start that he or she is the chosen one for the sequal.

What to do this Halloween

Up ‘til Dawn Trunk or Treat

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital’s college organization Up ‘til Dawn will host Trunk or Treat on Halloween in front of ULM’s track.

Any organization may have a car filled with candy for the kids of surrounding area.

This event is from 5-8 p.m.

Halloween Ball

SGA will host its annual Halloween Ball in Brown Auditorium on Halloween night.

This event is from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. All students must have their ULM ID to enter.

There will be a costume contest, cash bar and free food.

Evil Visions

Open until midnight, Evil Visions has the ghosts and goblins for anyone wanting a scare on Halloween.

Located on 501 Desiard St. you can enter for just $16.50. They also offer coffin rides.

This simulated ride takes you from the funeral parlor to the grave. Last Ride costs an additional $5.50.

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FREESTYLE

New Orleans history in AHS: Coven

by Gwendolyn Ducre

American Horror Story: Coven is back with its third season and is using a New Orleans’ Voodoo horrific vibe to make a comeback.

The show has already surpassed 3 million viewers on the first episode.

Though this FX show is a scripted sitcom, the characters portrayed are far from make believe.

AHS has seen two different plots and settings before heading to a New Orleans coven.

Season one featured a suburban murder house, while season two enters viewers into an asylum.

New Orleans native Chelsea Triche, a junior toxicology major, said she didn’t know the characters were based on real life people.

“I did not know they were actual women that lived there. The show brings to light a lot of history and culture. I bet a lot of natives to the city could learn something from the show,” Triche said.

Other Louisiana natives were familiar with the legends that graced the land once upon a time.

Chad Harrell, a sophomore mass

communications major, said he was aware of some of the stories.

image courtesy of IMDB

Kathy Bates plays Delphine LaLaurie on AHS Wednesdays at 9 p.m. on FX.

“I knew the season would involve real New Orleans legends and that’s what I like about the theme. I really like how the show’s creators are taking something that already exists and is expanding on those legends,” Harrell said.

Madame Delphine LaLaurie and Marie Laveau, played by Academy Award winners Kathy Bates and

Angela Basset respectively, were actual notorious women of the 1700s in New Orleans.

Delphine LaLaurie became a wellknown wealthy wife after building a mansion on Royal Street.

The house was once owned by actor, Nicholas Cage. LaLaurie also became known for mistreatment of her slaves.

What went on in the LaLaurie’s home would soon become New Orleans history.

Residents of the surrounding area reported incidents that LaLaurie perpetuated.

One day, a neighbor said they saw a young slave being chased by LaLaurie with a whip.

The girl ran to the top of the roof of the house a jumped to her death.

Being dead was better than being a slave of vicious LaLaurie.

The accident was investigated and LaLaurie lost ownership of all nine of her slaves. It was then when the house became a house of terror.

LaLaurie was so cruel she bought back the same slaves she lost at a slave auction. Sometime after, a

70-year-old slave started a fire that burned down half of the house.

The fire left behind a lot of damage but revealed the truth behind the closed doors.

image courtesy of IMDB

Angela Basset plays Marie Laveau in the third season of American Horror Story on Wednesdays on FX.

The fire was investigated and the 70-year-old slave admitted to starting the fire as a desperate call for help.

The police found slaves with shackles attached to their necks and beaten to the point of being disabled to walk. The slaves were also reported as being malnourished.

Only a few blocks away lived Marie Laveau. Whether or not the two women knew each other was unknown, but due to their local publicity and social status the two women may have known about one another.

Marie Laveau was a renowned voodoo priestess of her time. Laveau used her practices as a ladder to become successful and wealthy.

Laveau did everything she could in her power to get what she wantedand whatever she wanted she got.

Rumors were spread about Laveau having a brothel in her home.

Laveau would use her prostitutes to weed out gossip about locals to use as blackmail when she needed it the most.

Laveau’s grave is now a tourist attraction in New Orleans. The grave is covered with multiple groups of three X’s.

People who visit the tomb scribe three X’s in hopes of Laveau granting their wishes. contact Gwendolyn Ducre at ducregk@warhawks.ulm.edu

Bold looks aim to please this fall

Breanna Harper

illustration by Megan Dew

Fall has finally made its long awaited debut and hot new hair and makeup trends are in full swing.

If you’ve got the perfect outfit, then you’ve got to have the perfect hair and makeup too.

Some outfits look better with certain hair accessories and flowing hair, while some need more or less makeup.

That’s where I come to the rescue.

I know what’s hot and how to make it for you.

Let’s start with hair. Some fall hair trends involve dying your hair. Dark hair colors are always more desirable for fall, and that seems to be a correct assumption every year.

This season hair color is leaning toward the edgy side. Colors other than

black and brown are no longer limited to punk rockers. Dark reds and plum browns are huge right now; you just have to be bold enough to try them.

If you’re a little afraid of permanent hair color like myself, try a demi-permanent color that lasts up to 24 shampoos and have it done by a professional.

One of the most popular hair accessory trends I’ve seen this season is the hair band. They are available in many colors, patterns and widths and add a gypsy vibe to your look.

When choosing one, make sure that it’s tight enough to stay on your head but loose enough that it won’t give you a headache.

The band should be placed on your head like a crown, but bring it down so that it crosses the middle of your forehead. Be sure to poof your hair a little at the top to give volume. Also, it looks great if you add loose curls to longer hair.

Another recurring trend is bangs.

They make their debut every year about this time, and the vicious cycle of growing them out continues.

With new innovative products on the market, you no longer have to

sacrifice your appearance for a look that will be here one day and gone the next.

Ulta carries a line of clip-in bangs in numerous colors that are easy on the wallet. Different styles are available such as thick and chunky bangs or thin and tapered. The months of waiting for your hair to grow out are long over.

Let’s talk about pretty makeup. Remember to always match your eye shadow and lip color to what you’re wearing.

That means if you have on a neutral outfit, apply a taupe or shimmery brown eye shadow to coordinate and maybe a soft pink lip color.

Jewel tones are very popular right now, so you might want to go a little bolder and try out some different shades.

For a new pop of color, try an emerald eye shadow and a ruby lip, but don’t go too dark with each to keep your look beautiful but natural.

If you’re feeling bold, apply either a strong eye or lip color, but don’t use both at the same to time to avoid a harsh look. contact Breanna Harper at harperb@warhawks.ulm.edu

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FREESTYLE

Creativity over cash makes great fashion

by Cheyenne Wilson

Creativity and individuality are important to our generation. Students are always looking for ways to express themselves, but in an affordable manner.

Robert Jerrod Brown presented his fashion show, Lost and Found, Friday. It was sponsored by Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity and CAB. The theme of the show focused around the quote, “One person’s trash is another’s treasure.”

Brown, a senior computer information systems major, wanted to showcase affordability in the fashion show. He wanted to show students that they don’t have to have expensive clothing.

“Any clothing can be restyled into something new,” Brown said.

You can even use clothing that others have used, shopping at places such as Goodwill and thrift stores.

Live music and dance was incorporated into the show. Not only did the audience get to enjoy the different fashions, but they were also entertained with great ULM talent.

The first segment of the show focused on Louisiana fashion.

As the show progressed, the models took the audience through the fashions of the United Kingdom, California, New York and Africa.

Each model put their own spin to their “cat-walk”. The audience could notice a sense of pride the models took in wearing the affordable style of clothing.

An added bonus for the fashion show is that it showcased clothing brands designed by ULM students.

by Halen Doughty

“You don’t have to be rich to look like royalty.”

Clint Bailey, CIS major Photo courtesy of Garren Bunton

Clint Bailey is the CEO and founder of Royal Bum Clothing.

The senior computer information systems major says that the market is oversaturated with shirts with designs on them. But he wanted to do something to stand out and have a product with a meaning behind it.

“You don’t have to be rich to look like royalty. Just pray, work and believe and you can live like it,” Bailey said. “Just being a part of this fashion show is a step towards that overall goal of being successful and making my place in the market.”

Bailey urges his fellow students to shop at royalbum.com. The fall 2013

To limit language is to limit the world

Dominique Mcculloch and Tamara Baylor showcase New York style at the Lost and Found fashion show Friday.

line is about to launch which features snapbacks, beanies and more.

“If you want to put clothing on that has significant meaning, shop royalbum.com,” Bailey said.

Students are taking their visions and producing products that reach beyond Monroe.

“I’m coming. Slowly but surely I’m making my way to the top and I’m trying to bring as many people with me, especially my team ULM”, Brown said. contact Cheyenne Wilson at wilsoncy@warhawks.ulm.edu

The world languages department offers a degree in modern languages, with concentrations in Spanish and French.

The department also offers classes in Latin, German and Chinese. According to Ruth Smith, director of humanities and head of modern languages, the major has several associated organizations.

They have two honor societies: Pi Delta Phi for French and Sigma Delta Pi for Spanish. Phi Tau Gamma is the language club on campus, which celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month Thursday.

The department celebrates the Festival of the World every year. This year the event will be held on May 3. Smith said that over the next five years there will be an increase in the need of people with second language skills.

The degree offers a wide range of career opportunities. Smith said companies in all fields need people who can communicate in another language.

“It gives people an edge,” Smith said.

The major has a global studies concentration that puts modern language majors in specific courses to give them a background in a chosen area. Smith says these students will then be more qualified for jobs in a variety of fields.

A French degree is offered online, and according to Smith many of the people who pursue this degree are working professionals seeking to further their language skills.

“We have a very large number of people studying language to complement their majors,” Smith said.

Modern languages offers study abroad opportunities to students. A twoweek study abroad trip to Costa Rica will take place in May. Students will stay with local families and attend classes.

It gives students the chance to put what they have learned into practice.

Students majoring in modern languages can develop their skills in the language lab on campus.

The lab is fully staffed and provides tutoring. Beginning students can work with senior students. Students from other majors with language experience can also go to the lab to refresh their skills.

English as a second language courses are available for international students. These courses teach students with other native languages the English skills necessary to succeed in their other classes.

Smith said over 200 students from several different countries attend ULM. Morgan Smith, a sophomore Spanish major, said her experience in her major has been fantastic.

Morgan says the professors are helpful and understanding of the frustrations that come with learning a new language. Morgan also participated in the study abroad program and said she had a wonderful experience.

“My host family were absolutely fantastic, and I still talk to them everyday,” Morgan said.

Illustration by Megan Dew

contact Halen Doughty at doughthe@warhawks.ulm.edu

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Confident gents drag it out for Miss(ter) GSU beauty pageant

by Kaitlyn Huff

Photos by Robert Brown

Top left: Winner, Martin Solomon, answers interview questions. Top right: Rino Nicholas, second runner-up, flaunts his stuff for the crowd. Bottom: Marc Calhoun, third runner-up, cheers for the judges.

Through fierce competition, three men battled their way to the top in CAB’s annual ULM Miss(ter) pageant, featuring Georgia State University.

Martin Solomon, a senior general studies major and first place winner, was happy to participate.

“I don’t know if I should feel weird or excited about winning. These fellas, or ladies, were pretty good so it’s nice to come out with a win,” Solomon said.

While mainly signing up for fun, and to boost Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity’s involvement on campus, Solomon was surprised to take home first place.

The pageant has become an annual homecoming event, always named for the opposing school.

This year’s GSU contestants bravely answered questions, performed a routine for the crowd and paraded in their evening wear and sportswear.

Students were allowed to join in the fun during breaks in the show, answering trivia questions for prizes.

The homecoming court judged the contestants, with the pageant hosted

by Seth Hall and Miss ULM Kiersten

Robertson.

Roslin Tapar, sophomore kinesiology major, attended the event after enjoying last year’s pageant.

“I came to see the sexy ladies. This is one event that everyone should go to, it’s hilarious. Maybe next year, I’ll participate,” Tapar said.

“These fellas, or ladies, were pretty good so it’s nice to come out with a win.”

Martin Solomon, senior general studies major Freshman Robin McKellar, a predental hygiene major, attended the event hoping for a night of fun.

“It’s my first year, and the pageant sounded really interesting. It seemed like it could only be funny, and I wasn’t disappointed,” McKellar said.

To prepare for the event, second runner up Marc Calhoun, a sophomore biology major, looked to the ladies of Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority.

“I had to be pretty for all the young men that attended. I competed for the money, and I walked away with something. I still have my pride,” Calhoun said.

First runner-up Rino Nicholas, senior professional pharmacy major, took a humble stance on the outcome of the pageant.

“I really wanted the cash prize and competing was really fun. Apparently the crowd thought I should have won but I’m happy with what I achieved,” Nicholas said.

Nicholas complimented his fellow contestants, insisting that they were “ratchet”, yet good competition.

“I came here to procrastinate and what better way to put off homework McKellar than to watch guys dress up and make fun of themselves,” said sophomore nursing major Courtney Stapleton. contact Kaitlyn Huff at huffka@warhawks.ulm.edu

crossword Across 1 Lies as a whole?

5 King who raged to Edgar on the heath 9 Turbaned Punjabis 14 Matty or Felipe of baseball 15 Puffs additive 16 Pistons great Thomas 17 Hog product 18 *Madonna 20 Leave open-mouthed 22 Gets under control 23 *Ivy League professional school 26 PC brain 29 Skier’s challenge 30 Tuna holder 31 Sci-fi hybrid 33 Running or jumping 36 Mideast flier 37 *Fruity dessert with sweetened crumbs 42 Wrath, in a hymn 43 Writes to, nowadays 44 Green stuff 47 Transfer __ 48 Orchestra site 51 Say more 52 *”The Lord of the Rings” genre 56 Liszt or Schubert

57 Plaque honoree 58 Prize for an aspiring musical artist, perhaps from the first word of the answer to a starred clue 63 Avatar of Vishnu 64 Congo critter with striped legs 65 Golden St. campus 66 Grace ender 67 Concise 68 Use FedEx, say 69 Male deer Down 1 Versailles attraction 2 Los __: Manhattan Project site 3 Pink shades 4 Invasive vine 5 WC 6 Actor Roth 7 Arterial trunk 8 Kingly 9 Like the village blacksmith’s hands 10 Philosophies 11 Rio automaker 12 Laugh syllable 13 Shunning the spotlight, maybe 19 Computer that may use Snow Leopard 21 Toastmaster

24 Caustic comeback 25 Accustom (to) 26 Firearms pioneer 27 Backside 28 Hard to look at 32 Nectar collectors 33 High spirits 34 Pierre, e.g.

35 Friend of Snow White 37 Verdi opera with pyramids 38 Nudge 39 Tex’s bud 40 NPR correspondent Totenberg 41 Short on taste 45 “__ Melodies”: Warner Bros. shorts 46 Tablet debut of 2010 48 Land on an isthmus 49 Chemical relative 50 Oppressive ruler 53 River near Karachi 54 Austerlitz native 55 Holy ark contents 56 Dandies 58 Decompose 59 __ out a living 60 One may be hired 61 Onetime ring king 62 Track circuit

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Native American nicknames have no place in sports today

DAKOTA RATLEY The age we live in is one where political correctness is everywhere. One has to constantly watch their actions in fear of hurting the feelings of another. The hot topic in the sporting world is the use of Native American mascots.

Many schools and professional teams have adopted some form of Native American imagery.

Our own school has used the nickname, “Indians.” Thank God for change.

Not that I think that it’s a bad nickname, it’s actually one of the better nicknames in sports history. The problem arises when the mascot hurts the very people it is meant to honor.

Some schools have deep ties to their nickname. The obvious example is the Florida State Seminoles. The Seminole Tribe of Florida has officially sanctioned their nickname. Florida State does a lot for the tribe. However, that has not stopped controversy. Just a couple of weekends ago, College Gameday personality Lee Corso found himself in hot water for impersonating the Florida State Native American mascot Osceola. The use of Osceola is always respectful, and Corso simply played the role like a cartoon.

Many teams in professional sports have a Native American influence in their organizations. The Atlanta Braves, Chicago Blackhawks, Cleveland Indians, Kansas City Chiefs and Washington Redskins are the main offenders.

While many of these teams have moved away from a lot of their imagery, some still cling to it. Atlanta and Kansas City has retired their Native American mascots. Kansas City now uses a wolf. Cleveland and Chicago have changed their use of logos and uniforms to minimize the use of logos that may be offensive, however, they have not got rid of it entirely. Washington remains as the biggest target of criticism.

The obvious reason for the outrage is the name itself. While many people close to the Washington football team’s organization like to think of this name as one that depicts honor and courage, the fact remains, that it is playing off of a stereotype. While one could certainly understand the attachment that the organization has to its storied history, there comes a time when enough is enough.

Schools all across the nation have began to change their names in order to refrain from causing any more controversy. However, there is still change to be made. The Native American population is a proud group of people who deserve to be honored. However, there are much better way to do so than by naming a sports team after them, regardless if it was mean to pay homage to them or not. Stereotypes no longer have a place in society and no longer have a place in sport. contact Dakota Ratley at ratleydl@warhawks.ulm.edu

photo by Daniel Russell

Hadley Swartz digs a shot by Western Kentucky Friday night in Fant-Ewing Coliseum in front of a crowd of 290 fans.

Volleyball hangs tough with WKU

by Alex Robinson

The Warhawk indoor volleyball team took on the defending Sunbelt conference champion Western Kentucky Hilltoppers in a conference game on Friday night during the “Volley for the Cure” Pink Out game to support the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer foundation.

The Warhawks started out slow in the first set, allowing the Hilltoppers to take a 6-0 lead.

The Warhawks then answered back with four points of their own and then stayed competitive throughout the first set.

Despite this effort, the Hilltoppers took the first set 25-19.

The second set was rocky for the Warhawks, they came out strong but did end up losing it 25-14.

“That’s why they are number one in the conference, they don’t quit on plays and they make you make unbelievable plays then make you do it two or three more times,” said head coach Patrick Hiltz “A couple of times we were just as scrappy as they were, they are just technically able to do it longer than we can.”

The third set was the closest of the game. The Warhawks took the lead with the Hilltoppers close behind.

There were 11 score ties during this set and four lead changes.

Hadley Swartz and Kaitlyn Shearer led the attacks for the Warhawks, with eight kills.

Shearer had an attacking percentage of 0.316 percent in front of the crowd of 290 fans.

“I think it definitely helps to have more people here at our matches, because during those long rallies, everyone gets loud and intense with us and that amps us up even more and that helps us to fight through every point,” said Swartz.

Despite the crowd support the Warhawks lost the match 3-0.

Sunday they met Georgia State at Fant Ewing Coliseum.

“I expect them to fight us just as much as they did last time, they really took it to us. We are going to have to focus on what we are doing on our side of the court, hopefully we can give them a better match, because we really need it”, Hiltz said prior to the Sunday match. contact Alex Robinson at robinsj4@warhawks.ulm.edu

Sun Belt Conference Volleyball Standings 1. Western Kentucky 19-5 (9-1) 6. Texas State

15-10 (5-5)

2. UALR

16-6 (8-2) 7. Troy

9-15 (4-6)

3. UT Arlington

14-9 (7-3) 8. South Alabama

8-12 (3-7)

4. Arkansas State 5. UL-Lafayette

11-14 (6-4) 9. Georgia State 15-9 (5-5) 10. ULM

7-17 (2-8) 5-21 (1-9)

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SPORTS

Browning powers team in return

photo by Daniel Russell

photo by Daniel Russell

Above: Kolton Browning rushes past Georgia State defenders on a planned quarterback run. He finished the night with 72 rushing yards to go along with four passing touchdowns. Right: Centarius Donald pounds his way into the endzone in the third quarter against GSU.

Hunter Kissinger hauled in two interceptions

by Drew McCarty

The Warhawks (4-4, 2-1) didn’t disappoint their homecoming crowd as they cruised to a 38-10 victory over Georgia State University (0-8, 0-3).

Senior quarterback Kolton Brown-

ing, who at one time this season was thought to be lost for the year due to a lower body injury, returned to the gridiron with a vengeance Saturday night. On just his second drive of the game he threw a 4-yard touchdown to Tony Cook.

“I felt like earlier in the year I was playing maybe a little bit uptight and we weren’t able to have fun,” said Browning. “Tonight everybody kind of let loose and was ready to play and we took advantage of what the

defense was doing and did a great job of it.”

Browning finished the night 2130, 224 yards and four touchdowns.

He also ran 11 times for 72 yards.

Centarius Donald carried the majority of the load for the Warhawks on the ground. He totaled 126 yards on only eight carries and scored a touchdown. His longest rush of the game, 69 yards, came early in the first quarter.

“Centarius obviously made his

presence felt here this evening. I’m not surprised by that,” said head coach Todd Berry.

The defense impressed for the second straight week. Middle linebacker Hunter Kissinger led the way for his squad. He found himself in the right place at the right time and cashed in with two interceptions.

Kissinger also forced a fumble at the goal line on the final play of the first half.

“When you keep offenses out of

the end zone, you win games and that’s what’s most important,” said Kissinger.

This was the team’s second Sun Belt Conference win and brought them to .500.

The Warhawks play Troy in a conference matchup this Thursday on the road. The Halloween game will begin at 6:32 p.m. and will air nationally on ESPNU. contact Drew McCarty at mccartdp@warhawks.ulm.edu

Grey wins annual “Blood Series” 4-1 over Maroon

by Drew McCarty

Last week the Warhawk baseball team divided their roster into Grey and Maroon teams for their annual intrasquad fall matchup, known as the “Blood Series.”

It was a five game series that spanned from Saturday Oct. 19 to Oct. 26 with the Grey team winning the series 4-1.

The series is an opportunity for incoming freshmen to test their skills at the collegiate level for the first time as well as for veteran players to shake off the rust for the soon approaching season.

The series is dubbed as the “Blood Series” because the members of the losing team will have to donate blood to a local blood bank.

“We had a great fall. Some of us improved tremendously from the beginning of the fall,” said head coach Jeff Schexnaider.

“We have some new faces and

they’re learning a new system and they did a great job with it.”

Game one of the series went to the Grey team in a 5-1 win over the Maroon team. Chad Miller pitched a complete game allowing six hits.

Schexnaider said he looks for visible improvement from his team offensively.

“Hopefully we’ll get back on top of this conference.”

Jeff Schexnaider, head coach “I think we’re going to be a little more physical on offense this year,” Schexnaider said.

Junior, Justin Stawychny is expected to be a key piece in the offensive machine.

“We struggled hitting last year and

putting up a lot of runs,” said Stawychny. “We’re gonna hit.”

The second, third and fifth games also went in favor of the Grey team by scores of 5-4, 14-7, and 6-3. Winning three games out of five, the Grey team won the series before the final two games were played.

“We’re going to be a little bigger, a little faster and a little stronger.

We’re going to need it,” Schexnaider said. “Hopefully we’ll get back on top of this conference.”

The games featured guest coaches for both teams, which included the likes of ULM President Nick Bruno, local sports radio personality Nick White and former baseball coach George Luffey.

This will be the team’s closest simulation to real action before the season starts next year on Valentine’s Day in Monroe against Grand Canyon. contact Adam Hunsucker at hunsucam@warhawks.ulm.edu

photo by Daniel Russell

Chet Simoneaux takes a swing for the Maoon team in game one of the “Blood Series” at Warhawk Field.Simoneaux is a jack of all trades for the Warhawks as he expects to pitch, along with catching and playing first base.

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SPORTS

Water ski wins 25th title photo by Daniel Russell

ULM Water Ski Team Members:

Team captains: Jennifer Benjamin Will Oliver Men: James Earl Tyler Scott Claudio Kostenberger Adam Pickos Jake Bridges Michael Steveson Sergey Bushin Women: Maddie McCammon Carli Guyer Janice Stevens Eleanor Benjamin

Senior team captain, Jennifer Benjamin shows off her trick skills Tuesday evening in Bayou Desiard for the ski team’s annual homecoming week show.

Warhawks take down rival UL-Lafayette on path to 3rd national championship in last four years

by Drew McCarty

The Warhawk water ski team held an open exhibition Tuesday for the public. The show served as both as entertainment for homecoming week as well as a victory lap of sorts as the team was celebrating their newly earned national championship.

This was the 25th national championship in program history and the third consecutive title.

El Centro, California was the location of the championship tournament.

After making the cross-country trip, in-state rival ULLafayette would remain the only obstacle in the team’s way.

In the closest of the three consecutive championships, the final tally was ULM with 12,885 total points over UL-Lafayette’s 12,610.

“Even coming into the third day if our tricks didn’t perform in the morning it could have gone the other way,” said team captain Will Oliver.

“We started off strong, so it took pressure off of all the skiers.”

The team found this title to be extra special not only because of the milestone of winning the 25th title but also because it was over the Ragin’ Cajuns.

“We started off

strong, so it took pressure off of all the skiers.”

Will Oliver team captain “We knew all of them before we came here so they’re our friends,” said Oliver. “It’s a friendly rivalry but we kind of don’t talk as mush as normal on tournament days. It’s also a big deal because both schools are such big rivals.”

Claudio Kostenberger a senior who transferred from UL-Lafayette has experienced the rivalry from both views.

“For me it was really special because it was my last year competing and I had only won one time,” said Kostenberger. “I transferred from Lafayette so I skied for them before.

I’ve skied on both sides. We all knew coming into this year that Lafayette had a really really strong team.”

The team is losing several seniors after this season. They look to recruit heavily to reload on the talent that will be lost.

“Lafayette is already working on new skiers as well’” said Kostenberger. “It’s going to be real interesting in the next few years because they just got a bunch of new freshmen and we have some really good freshmen.

There’s going to be a constant battle the next few years.” contact Drew McCarty at mccartdp@warhawks.ulm.edu

Head Coach: Nikita Papakul

Ski Team National Championship Titles 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1990 1993 1994 1996 1998 1999 2000 2002 2004 2006 2007 2008 2009 2011 2012

photo by Daniel Russell

Tyler Scott slaloms for a large crowd at the team’s annual homecoming week show Tuesday evening in Bayou Desiard. Scott has three national titles.