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November 17, 2014

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November 17, 2014

NEWS CALENDAR

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Monday, 11-17 Artist Marcia Scott exhibits her “We Are All Related” paintings until Nov. 26 in Bry Art Gallery

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ULM Men’s Basketball vs Champion Baptist in Fant-Ewing Coliseum at 7 p.m.

ULM Percussion Ensembles in Brown Auditorium from 7:30 - 9 p.m.

Tuesday, 11-18 Dance Fusion Rehearsal in Brown Auditorium all day Up ‘til Dawn Christmas T-shirt sale in the SUB from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Traveling Scholars Series “Homelessness, Security and the Politics of Space” in the Chemistry and Natural Sciences Building room 101 from 6 - 8 p.m.

ULM Guitar Recital in Emy-Lou Biedenharn Recital Hall from 7:30 - 9 p.m.

Wednesday, 11-19 Dance Fusion Rehearsal in Brown Auditorium all day

Thursday, 11-20 Dance Fusion Rehearsal in Brown Auditorium all day Up ‘til Dawn Christmas T-shirt sale in the SUB from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Yapalooza in Strauss 148 at 6 p.m.

Friday, 11-21 Fall Dance Fusion in Brown Auditorium from 7:30 - 9 p.m.

ULM Volleyball vs South Alabama in Mobile, Ala., at 6 p.m.

ULM Women’s Basketball vs Stephen F. Austin in Nacogdoches, Texas, at 7 p.m.

ULM Men’s Basketball vs Florida in Gainesville, Fla., at 7 p.m.

Saturday, 11-22 ULM Football vs New Mexico State in Las Cruces, M.M., at 3 p.m.

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“If there’s a book that you want to read, but it hasn’t been written yet, then you must write it.”

Toni Morrison American novelist

1 Dallas Teacher fired for Ferguson Tweet

2 Atlanta 3 Kano, Nigeria No decrease in Violent attacks teen tobacco use strike schools

4 Switzerland UN questions US violating treaty

(MCT) — A Dallas-area teacher who was accused of sending a racially charged tweet about events in Ferguson, Mo., was fired on Friday, school officials said. Vinita Hegwood, a high school English teacher, was discharged at a special meeting of the trustees of the Duncanville Independent School District, according to a statement emailed by the district.

Hegwood was accused of sending insensitive comments from her personal Twitter account on Nov. 7. She had apologized.

“Who the [expletive] made you dumb [expletives] think I give a squat [expletive] about your opinions. #Ferguson Kill yourselves,” read one of the messages Hegwood allegedly sent.

The district said Hegwood was given an opportunity to explain her version of events, but trustees unanimously decided to terminate her.

(MCT) — More high school students are using electronic cigarettes, according to new findings, raising concerns among health officials that the growing diversification of tobacco products could get more young people addicted to nicotine. While a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that the overall percentage of teens using tobacco products hasn’t increased since 2012, health advocates were hoping to see a decrease.

“It’s really important to know there is no safe tobacco product,” said Brian King, a senior adviser with CDC’s office on smoking and health.

Earlier this year, a CDC report marking the 50th anniversary of the first U.S. surgeon general’s report on the dangers of tobacco predicted that 5.6 million young people up to age 17 “will die early from a cigarette smoking-related illness.”

(MCT) — The United States came under heavy scrutiny Wednesday from U.N. experts investigating whether it had violated the terms of a global treaty that prohibits torture.

The panel quizzed Obama administration officials not just on the treatment of suspected terrorists held at CIA so-call “black sites” during the administration of President George W. Bush, but also the practices of U.S. police officers and prison guards.

Among the topics were prolonged solitary confinement in prisons and the sexual abuse of inmates.

The acting legal adviser to the U.S. State Department acknowledged that in the wake of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks, “We did not always live up to our own values, including those reflected in the convention,” a reference to the 1984 U.N. Convention against Torture, which the United States and 155 other nations have signed.

TODAY IN HISTORY

(MCT) — In a war against education, the casualties are the young and ambitious.

In northern Nigeria, it has become dangerous to drink in a street bar, play gospel music in a public place or watch televised soccer matches at sports bars and big-screen viewing centers. Roads and bus stations are fraught with risk. But it is schools that have become the front lines of the war to establish an Islamist state, one in which boys’ education would be limited to Quranic schools and Islamic universities, and girls would stay home and get married.

On Monday, dozens of students were killed in a suicide bombing at an all-boys high school, the latest in a series of such attacks.

There was global horror in April over the kidnapping of nearly 300 schoolgirls from the northeastern town of Chibok.

Before I graduate...

Nov. 17 1558: Elizabethan era begins - Queen Mary I of England dies and is succeeded by her halfsister Elizabeth I of England 1777: Articles of Confederation are submitted to the states for ratification 1800: The United States Congress holds its first session in Washington D.C. 1973: Watergate scandal - In Orlando, Fla., U.S. President Richard Nixon tells 400 Associated Press managing editors “I am not a crook” Birth: Giant George, an American dog, is born in 2005 Death: Raymond Pearl, American biologist and academic, dies in 1940

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The “Before I Graduate” concept was put together by art instructor Brooke Foy. It encourages students to actively think about their future. For the full story on the “Before I Graduate” project, pick up next week’s issue of The Hawkeye.

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NEWS BRIEFS

School of Education to host workshops, events The Literacy Lab will host a series of workshops, events and a Scholastic Book Fair Nov. 17 to 21.

Events range in subjects from autism and science, technology, engineering and math to a special holiday book event and fair.

All events are free and open to the public.

Monday, an autism education workshop presented by Sherlyn Powell, associate professor of education, will take place in the Literacy Lab.

The Litercay Lab is located in Walker Hall room 2-46.

Tuesday, Ava Pugh, professor of education, will present “STEM and STEAM, Crosscutting the Curriculum,” in the Literacy Lab. Elementary education majors will present semester projects and assignments Wednesday Nov. 19 in Walker Hall.

Throughout the entire week, the School of Education will host a Scholastic Book Fair in Walker Hall, room 2-48.

Chad Kautzer welcomed as ULM traveling scholar The communication program in conjunction with the Speech and Debate Forum will welcome Chad Kautzer Tuesday in the Chemistry and Natural Sciences building, room 100 to present “Homelessness, Security, and the Politics of Space.”

Kautzer will also hold master class sessions for the communication students during his visit.

Kautzer’s presentation focuses on how the chronic lack of shelter and access to private facilities force private lives into public spaces.

Kautzer is an assistant professor of philosophy and director of the social justice minor at the University of Colorado.

In 2013, he was chief curator of an art exhibiton about home, homelessness and social recognition titled, “Not Exactly: Between Home and Where I Found Myself.”

Kautzer’s presentation is part of the university’s Traveling Scholar Series.

The event is free and open to the public.

SGA promotes practicing kindness around campus

by Sabrina Simms

SGA members discussed their ideas last Tuesday to promote random acts of kindness on campus.

These ideas included awarding raffle tickets or other items of positive reinforcement to students caught in the act of doing nice things for others throughout ordinary days.

SGA also discussed doing random acts of kindness themselves to promote kindness on campus.

After considering student opinion gathered in Scott Plaza last week, SGA further discussed the use of the Natatorium as an event space for any student groups or organizations to use.

President Adrian LeJeune discussed the benefits of an event space.

LeJeune said it would be a larger space than the SUB Ballrooms.

“It would also be a space for the cheerleaders and Hawkline to practice in. Any organization or group that wants to rent the space for event purposes would be able to as well,” LeJeune said.

Chelsea Wyatt endorsed the idea of an event space.

“It’s almost like a battle to get event space, this would make things much easier to plan,” said Wyatt, a junior

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Marc Calhoun, treasurer, and Adrian LeJeune, president, speak to senators during the SGA meeting Tuesday in the Student Center.

Current Budget:

$89,182.89 psychology major.

The Angel Tree has been set up in preparation for the annual Holidays at ULM event to take place on Nov. 25. New tags are being ordered to go on the tree, where students may select a child in desperate need residing in the Monroe area and buy the child gifts.

SGA will send any gifts taken to their office by Dec. 2 at 5 p.m. The last

date to send gifts to Salvation Army is Dec. 15.

SGA senators moved to award the ULM Chapter of Louisiana Society of Health-System Pharmacists a $500 scholarship to cover expenses for its weekend conference in May. This motion passed unanimously. contact Sabrina Simms at simmsse@warhawks.ulm.edu

‘Book Swap’ births new Facebook group

by Sabrina Simms

Last semester, the ULM Book Swap Facebook page reached well over 2,000 members. The page was meant to assist ULM students who are on a tight budget by allowing them to exchange, advertise and purchase textbooks with other students.

According to Josh McDowell, Book Swap administrator and ULM graduate, the page was started back in the fall semester of 2009. However, since its creation, students took it upon themselves to use the page for more than just buying cheaper textbooks.

“The inspiration for Student to Student came from an increasing number of students asking about professors, classes and a number of other things on ULM Book McDowell Swap. It was a way to alleviate clutter for the posts concerning books to be more visible,” McDowell said.

Laura Folse, graduate of ULM, took it upon herself to administrate the

new Student to Student @ ULM Facebook page in response to this sudden influx of student questions regarding spring registration.

“I certainly sympathize with students that have questions. College can be a very intimidating environment, and who better to be your guide than other students that have been in your position?” Folse said.

Folse said she and McDowell are currently the only two administrators for the page, but more can be added at a later date as needed.

She and McDowell are acquainted as former vice presidents of Phi Kap-

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McDowell has used the Book Swap page to promote Student to Student in a pinned link. All promotion for this new student resource has been strictly through social media and by word of mouth.

“Laura and I had no idea what to expect in response to the creation of Student to Student, but it took off faster than either of us could have imagined. Within two hours of the page going public, it had more than 300 members,” McDowell said.

Since its creation, the Student to Student page has already reached

480 members and climbing. Students have already begun to fill the page with multiple questions regarding classes, professors and campus resources.

“Because social media puts the world at your fingertips, the answers are fast. Speed is a valuable asset when asking questions about drop dates, tuition payments, etc,” Folse said.

Access to “Student to Student” can be found on Facebook. contact Sabrina Simms at simmsse@warhawks.ulm.edu

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OPINION HAWKEYE P.O.V.

Bedtime can wait

Newspaper for news The Hawkeye is a separate entity from ULM. It is not our job nor our responsibility to act as a recruitment tool for the university.

We are a newspaper, not a brochure, and we will act as such.

We will report the news. We will talk about events, faculty, students and campus developments because the ULM community has a right to know both the good and the bad.

Students have the right to know all the wonderful happenings and accomplishments their peers have worked toward because ULM is a great school that has so much reason to be proud.

But when students have been exposed to danger or when administration or student government make decisions that will impact the student body in any way, we will report on it without hesitation.

The front page, headlining story won’t always be daisies and butterflies, because that isn’t reality and no college campus is safe all the time.

Students make bad decisions that will not only make Hawkeye headlines but also local headlines, and we work our hardest to uncover the truth.

We don’t accuse or manufacture stories; we report them.

And with a little effort put forth by fellow campus organizations, administrations and university police, the Hawkeye and ULM could work in harmony.

We only ask to be met halfway.

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November 17, 2014

STACY REPPOND If I had an hour of sleep for each time someone told me that I need at least eight hours of sleep each night, I would be asleep so much that they wouldn’t even need to tell me that.

I know that enough sleep is ideal.

But it’s just that: ideal.

In a perfect world, we college students would get the sleep we need.

I don’t live in a perfect world.

I live in the real world of college. It’s not what television and movies tell you it is with their depictions of wild parties every night and easy classes that apparently don’t take attendance.

For those who would like to pass our classes with the hope to eventually walk away with a degree in hand, college means actually going to class, studying for exams, completing assignments, living in the library and sometimes staying up all night.

Staying up all night isn’t what any college student prefers, but there are nights when it’s necessary.

And when the going gets tough, the sleep-deprived look to their loyal friend: caffeine.

Yes, I know that too much caffeine

is bad for me.

But a grade of F on that exam or that paper is also bad for my GPA and me.

Though some joke that you have to pick between good grades, a social life and enough sleep, it’s a serious struggle for most college students.

The powers that be tell us you have to be well-rounded college graduates to land a decent career that will help you pay off that staggering amount of student loans.

This means maintaining good grades while involved in multiple extracurricular activities in which you must hold leadership positions.

If you add a part- or full-time job and a social life to that, there’s just not much room left over for hours and hours of sleep.

It’s no easy task keeping your GPA above current gas prices (though if they keep getting cheaper, it might be).

With this considered, don’t judge me or my fellow sleep-deprived comrades for picking up an energy drink or two from the SUB or Starbucks coffee with additional espresso shots.

As long as a student who consumes caffeine does not exceed a certain limit, he or she will survive and might just pass that dreaded chemistry exam.

The lack of sleep and the excess of caffeine are entirely worth it if it results in an A on that test, paper or presentation.

It’s not that I’m an alien or robot that doesn’t like or require sleep, but I’m willing to give it up or to get less of it if it means academic success.

I have numerous commitments

with school, work and social activities, and I refuse to give less than my all to them.

Students usually want to sleep or go out with friends, but that is not always possible if they want to succeed academically.

Forget that one party Friday night, or you might find yourself with the unfortunate dilemma of dropping a class toward the end of semester that you could have passed if you had put in a little more effort.

Go to sleep a few hours later one night. Wake up early one day and get ahead on your assignments. Work on that paper before the night before it’s due. Your GPA will thank you for it.

I will put the book down and go to bed once it’s summer or once I’ve graduated. Though some need sleep to retain the material they’ve studied, not all of us do.

Some students simply do better if they cram the night before a test or if they’re completing an assignment with a quickly approaching deadline.

Before you say it’s all procrastination, consider that some students just have a demanding course load and multiple other commitments.

They’re doing the best they can to get it all done on time.

You can call me a nerd for saying this, but sleep doesn’t always factor into the equation.

Lucky for the sleep-deprived students passing their classes, sleep is easier to recover than your GPA. contact Stacy Reppond at repponsm@warhawks.ulm.edu

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OPINION

Tejal’s LastWords:

Christmas spirit spread to all

Ahh, Christmas. Excuse me while I dig up fuzzy socks from the back of my drawer and the “Home Alone” special edition box set from my movie collection.

There’s nothing like watching Marv and Harry miraculously survive Kevin’s shenanigans in the warmth of your home while sipping anything and everything pumpkin spice.

You are confused?

Yes, I am Indian. I am Hindu, and Christmas is my favorite day of the year.

Apparently, that’s a problem for some, and I can see how that could be offensive.

And even more offensive is that Christmas is now a global cultural event. It has become a money machine in places like China that create massive displays in shopping malls and plazas, and they have no clue what they are displaying or what it means.

They just know people like the fat guy with a beard and that he brings in money.

It’s easy to see why many believe Christmas is for Christians and should be reserved for those that celebrate it as such.

Unfortunately, Christmas becoming a cultural symbol is not something we can change. People will continue to exploit children, take rather

than give and turn the holiday into another You don’t have to be Christian to buy or reason to buy things they don’t need. make gifts for your family and be more excited But the Christmas spirit is something anyone than they are because you can’t wait to see how can understand, Christian or not. Anyone can happy something so small can make them. forgive, forget or do something for someone That is what the spirit of Christmas is about. else.

It’s about being happy and spreading happiness.

Obviously, I’m not really in touch with the Stop shaming non-Christians into thinking religious part of Christmas. I understand it’s the Christmas is supposed to be a restricted holiday. day Jesus was born, but that isn’t necessarily the We’re not trying to steal Christmas. reason I celebrate it. I celebrate the Christmas We’re not going to sneak into your Whospirit. homes and take your boxes, bags, Who-pudding Still, my parents never had a problem with and “roast beast.” me learning the true meaning of Christmas, We just want to join in on the holiday cheer because if I was going to celebrate it I should at and wish you a “Merry Christmas.” least know why. I learned that many times acting Who knows? Maybe by accepting us into the in nativity scenes as an elementary school kid. festivities your heart will grow three sizes.

For me and a lot of other people, Christmas But really, if there are billions of people is about giving, loving, spending time with the around the world celebrating Christmas for the people you care about and simply being happy. wrong reasons, can we celebrate it for the right You don’t have to be Christian to do something ones? for someone less fortunate, fall in love, enjoy the We may not be sitting next to you at Christmas decorations or hope for snow. mass, but we’ll serve next to you when feeding You don’t have to be Christian to bake cookies the homeless and we’ll send a smile and “Merry for Santa with your kids and sneak downstairs in Christmas” your way as we pass you on the the middle of the night to eat them, so you can street. wake up to excitement and giggles early in the contact Tejal Patel at morning. pateltn@warhawks.ulm.edu

Tejal’s Tips to get in the Christmas Spirit 1. Make a Christmas playlist – There’s no shame in singing about your grandma being run over by a reindeer at the top of your lungs. She might even sing with you.

2. Put your TV on Hallmark – Cheesy Christmas movies at all hours are a must to get you in the holiday spirit.

3. Eat unacceptable amounts of sugar – This is the only time you can get away with eating pie, ice cream, cake and cookies in one sitting without anyone looking at you like you’re a fatty (even though you kind of are).

4. Get cozy – There’s a good chance it will be 30 degrees one day and 75 the next, but take advantage of the cold days and bundle up on the couch. Get your fuzzy socks and oversized sweaters ready.

5. Spend time with your family – This is what Christmas is all about. Surround yourself with the ones you love, and no matter how many gifts you get, what you eat or how many movies you see, you’ll have a great Christmas.

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November 17, 2014

NEWS

Bill notices worry students Tailgate funds medical

by Stacy Reppond

Students still enrolled at ULM recently received letters demanding payment for student loans due to a possible enrollment data technological issue.

Meagen Udkler, a senior medical laboratory science major, said she wishes that affected students had been notified through email.

Udkler received a letter at the end of October with a quick turnaround.

“I was confused that I had a payment of $99 due in a week and a half, and I hadn’t heard anything about it,” Udkler said.

Udkler said there is simple fix to the problem, but she said it was important that students open up the letter and discover the problem.

ULM’s Registrar’s Office transmits enrollment data to the National Student Clearinghouse on a regular schedule.

As recent legislation passed a “150 Percent Limit,” institutions are required to report more data elements to the NSC. The law restricts students from borrowing direct subsidized loans for more than 150 percent of the length of their educational programs.

Therefore, an issue with transmission of this required data after it left ULM might have caused some students to be considered withdrawn from the university to

“Always air on the side of caution.”

Anthony Malta, University Registrar NSC, which informs lenders of student enrollment status.

Ellucian, the company that owns Banner, and the Clearinghouse are working together to identify what issues might have occurred.

Anthony Malta, University Registrar, said the problem is not unique to ULM. Malta said many other U.S. universities are also affected. The issue was not isolated to one specific age group of ULM students.

Malta said students should not worry, as the technical issues will be resolved.

The Registrar’s Office completes various edit checks for mistakes before sending enrollment information, but it does not control it after it’s sent unless a patch designed to fix certain errors is required.

“Our data is as accurate as it can possibly be in terms of when a student comes through the application

process all the way to the student status,” said Malta.

Malta said students should refer to Banner if they have any questions regarding their records and enrollment.

“Banner is the official student information system,” Malta said.

Ashlee Glass, a senior social work major, said she recently received a notice in the mail about a student loan payment due in December.

Glass learned that she had been considered withdrawn from the university despite the Glass fact she is still enrolled.

“If I was shown withdrawn from the school, I should have known prior to three weeks before having to pay my student loans,” Glass said.

Students receiving this letter in error can ask the Registrar’s Office for official enrollment verification forms to send to their lenders.

Malta said students should check on documents they receive that they might be unsure about instead of throwing them away.

“Always air on the side of caution,” Malta said. contact Stacy Reppond at repponsm@wwarhawks.ulm.edu

laboratory science event

by Josh Dean

As Saturday kicked off with festivities in anticipation for the big game between ULM and ULL, the medical laboratory science program hosted a tailgate to raise money for their annual bi-state conference.

Students sold jambalaya for $5 per container and auctioned off a painting created by one of their own.

The bi-state conference represents an important opportunity for students within MLS to come together, according to Clayton Trisler.

“It brings MLS students from Mississippi and Louisiana together to share experiences and build fellowship,” said Trisler, a senior MLS major.

The conference not only gives students a chance to connect with those in other states but also those within their own schools, said Juliana Kemege.

“This year as a young professional I’ll get to make great connections and it gives us seniors a chance to hang out with the juniors,” said Kemege, a senior MLS major.

One of the highlights of the conference is the student bowl, which consists of teams of five competing in a “Jeopardy!” style competition in which questions Kemege pertaining to MLS are asked.

Each competition lasts a total of 20 minutes with each team allowed 30 seconds to buzz in their answers. Professors serve as judges and moderators during the competition.

The bowl provides students with an opportunity to fraternize with other MLS groups as well as giving them a chance to sharpen their knowledge, according to Jessica Lasiter.

“It helps prepare them for their certification board exams which come up shortly after in the spring,” said Lasiter, an assistant professor in the School of Health Professions. contact Josh Dean at deanj@wwarhawks.ulm.edu

Marijuana legalization trends stirs debate

by Stacy Reppond

Recent elections resulted in the legalization of marijuana in more states and areas across the country.

Citizens in Alaska, Oregon and Washington, D.C. voted in favor of legalizing marijuana in varying degrees. As Colorado and Washington already legalized it, marijuana will now be legal for recreational use in four states.

Twenty-four states have legalized marijuana for medical use by prescription, and eighteen states have decriminalized its use.

Kylen Smith, a junior psychology major, said legalization requires certain regulations.

“People are going to abuse them regardless, but as long as a general populous follows them, it should be generally okay,” Smith said.

Though more states have started to legalize it, marijuana remains illegal under federal law with little federal action regarding it.

“For the most part the federal government appears to be turning their heads the other way, and have been for a number of years. This is one of the first times I have really seen the law

evolve like this with states just thumbing their nose at federal law,” said Elizabeth Guerriero, an associate professor in the College of Business and Social Sciences at ULM. Guerriero noticed the effects of legalization of marijuana for medical use in Venice Beach, California.

She said lines of people waited to be seen and to get a prescription as doctors lined the city and sometimes offered samples. This medical marijuana was also available in vending machines and dispensaries.

“This shows how it is already being treated much differently from other narcotic drugs and is being treated more like alcohol, despite the fact it has been classified as medicinal and requires a prescription,” said Guerriero. “It will eventually become as common place as alcohol and the rules will likely be similar.”

States that have legalized recreational use of marijuana have certain restrictions to control use.

For example, possession and use for people under 21 who aren’t prescribed medical marijuana is still illegal. Public consumption

is also banned. People are not allowed to take marijuana out of the state.

Benjamin Vu, a freshman pre-pharmacy major, said an age restriction of 21 is necessary for marijuana use because it “changes your state of mind.”

Vu said he believed it would put people in a better mental state and become more peaceful and relaxed.

“I say 21 because that’s the point where your brain is matured, and you can process decisions better,” Vu said.

Carleigh Roberts does not believe that marijuana should be legalized.

“It’s often at the heart of criminal activity,” said Roberts, a sophomore prepharmacy major.

Roberts Marijuana has not been legalized for medical or recreational use in Louisiana. contact Stacy Reppond at repponsm@wwarhawks.ulm.edu

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NEWS

Campus becomes battlefield

by Josh Dean

ULM’s campus changed drastically Thursday evening. The university became the theater for its very own “Hunger Games.”

Students from all over traveled to defend their honor and fight to the “death.”

Based on the popular book trilogy and movie series, the games were hosted by the Wesley Center.

Molly Masters, a junior general business major, seemed optimistic about this year’s games.

“This year will be our second to last one but I expect more people this year due to its popularity,” said Masters, a junior business management major.

The games bring people from all majors together, including David Griffith.

“The purpose is an outreach to the campus to get to know people. I love doing these types of things,” said Griffith, a junior construction major.

The games last a total of 90 minutes where the contestants, or tributes, fight their way through three checkpoints while attempting to avoid getting paint smeared on their shirts, signifying death.

“It has grown some over the years and there’s more people from the various ‘districts’ of the campus,” said Knox, a senior communications major.

photo by Meghan Dollar

Haley Plunkett watches the presentation of Journalist Leo Honeycutt on the life of William Clarke Wednesday in the Library Conference Center.

photo by Kate Huff

Wesley Center members roast food over a campfire before the games begin Thursday in the Wesley Center.

Each new checkpoint marked a place of safety in the wilderness of the ULM campus, but the checkpoints could not be guarded by contestants.

Knox admitted to a sick sort of glee in watching the contestants search for each checkpoint, while fulfilling his role as game maker.

“My favorite part of the games is seeing the challenges people face in finding the different checkpoints,” Knox said.

The games served as an opportunity

for students to meet and connect with people from the Wesley, and while Knox enjoyed watching his peers fight to the bitter end, he also enjoyed greeting newcomers.

“I hope they know that they have friends in the Wesley and are always welcome here,” Knox said.

The Wesley will hold its fourth annual Hunger Games near the release of “Mockingjay: Part Two.” contact Josh Dean at deanj@wwarhawks.ulm.edu

Miss ULM expands platform

by Ashley Lyons

Lauren Ford was first introduced to “Character Counts!” in elementary school. As a young girl, she did not imagine that one day she would have the opportunity to spread the word about the program as Miss ULM 2015.

Ford, a pharmacy student, used her platform to speak to younger children about the importance of strong character and positivity, which are just a couple things she believes are most important in a young individual’s life.

Now Ford plans to bring her platform to campus and expects that the lessons that come along with “Character Counts!” can still make an impact on older students’ lives.

“I saw that it was something important and made a difference in my life. It was something I wanted to share with other students,” Ford said.

She has spent the majority of her life practicing the values of “Character Counts!” and hopes to spread the positivity to her fellow students.

Ford said adults in college

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Miss ULM Lauren Ford poses with Katy Thomas and participates in Browse on the Bayou Saturday in the SUB Ballrooms.

understand what character is, but her goal is to help provide ways in which her fellow students can apply it to his or her daily lives.

For “Character Counts! Week,” Ford took part in random acts of kindness in hopes to inspire students to start doing kind things for each other and start a chain reaction of positivity.

“Character Counts!” was founded in 1992 by a group of educators and

youth-service professionals attending the Josephson Institute of Ethics.

“Character Counts” consists of 850 member organizations with thousands of affiliated schools across the country.

Kali Gaar, freshmen education major, supports the movement.

“People should be nicer,” Gaar said. contact Ashley Lyons at lyonsar@wwarhawks.ulm.edu

CenturyLink founder synonym for success

by Josh Dean

The Student Success Center bears his name. Clarke Williams holds a special place of honor in the university and among the faculty and students. Williams was instrumental in helping bring development and entrepreneurship to not only the Monroe area but also the United States.

Williams was an alumnus of ULM back when it was known as the Northeast Center of Louisiana State University. He went on to found the telecom giant CenturyLink.

During an event Wednesday on the seventh floor of the library, famed journalist Leo Honeycutt gave a brief presentation on the man and his legacy.

Honeycutt described Williams’ upbringing.

Williams graduated Oakridge High School and eventually attended the Northeast Center of Louisiana State University where he graduated before serving as a crew chief during WWII. Williams did not meet the health requirements to serve in the air force but did so regardless. After three years in the service, he returned to marry Mary Kathryn.

“He was a different man. He was extremely faithful and was never cynical. He was idealistic and positive in his outlook which led him to achieve much success,” Honeycutt said.

Williams was given ownership of the unprofitable Oak Ridge Telephone Company, which his parents owned, as a wedding gift.

Williams toiled for many nights

before finally seeing success.

This small company eventually evolved into CenturyLink, which is now one of only a few fortune 500 companies in Louisiana and the third largest telecommunications company in the United States.

Rabi Tiwari, a freshman computer science major, said he was impressed with Williams’ dedication.

“It’s amazing how he made a fortune 500 company beginning from the bottom up. There’s a lot I can take away from that,” Tiwari said.

Williams built his company on the premise of the Golden Rule and treating others with respect and dignity and was also a profound scholar of the Bible.

Williams’ spirituality influenced how he operated in the business arena, and Jong Mi Kim said she felt staying true to yourself is important.

“I like how he was spiritual and applied that to everything in his life,” said Kim, a freshman general studies major.

Kim Ca ro ly n Perry, one of Williams’ two daughters, said preserving the memory of her father was important to her.

“This way his grandkids could know who he was. He was a man who put humilty first and success second,” Perry said. contact Josh Dean at deanj@wwarhawks.ulm.edu

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Warhawks past, present explore campus

by Olivia Barfield and Whitney Holloway

ULM showed future students a glimpse of what the campus offers while the Warhawks geared up to take on the infamous ULL. Browse on the Bayou is a campus visitation day for high school juniors and seniors. The propsective Warhawks get to tour campus and residential buildings, attend sessions focused on their academic interests and attend a showcase of ULM’s different academic programs, clubs, sororities, fraternities and services.

Kourtney Brown enjoyed attending and helping with Browse on the Bayou even as a current student. She said it is a great opportunity for incoming students.

Brown said that it was helpful for future students to be able to speak to professors and current students.

“That makes it a little more relatable. I think it’s just very eye-opening for incoming students.

I love that every department comes out here and shows what they have to offer, because a lot of kids don’t know,” said Brown, a junior occupational therapy assistant major.

Future college students at Browse on the Bayou enjoyed the event. Karlee Tate said that she enjoyed touring the campus.

“It’s really helpful and informational, and it’s photo by Breanna Harper taught me a lot,” said Tate, a future pre-pharmacy Brandie Book anticipates warm food at the annual Chili Cook-Off Saturday in the Grove. major.

Other propsective students liked the ability to Sanchez, a future kinesiology major. university and the event. meet and talk with current faculty members from ULM’s Browse on the Bayou didn’t just According to parents, one of the most striking various departments. Kayla Sanchez said she had showcase its programs; it also showcased its aspects of the campus was its appearance. friends at ULM. people.

Tammy Pitman, a parent, said the aesthetic of the “I toured the campus and was told that the “My favorite part of Browse the Bayou so far is school was impressive. people, the staff, are really personal,” said the people; they’re all really nice, friendly, and “It looks inviting for students,” Pitman said. helpful,” said Monica Williams, a future nursing Future students’ parents said they found the major. size of the university appealing.

Parents of future students also praised the Parents of current students also participated in

Saturday’s many activities.

Parent’s Day is hosted by SGA and invites parents of current students to visit campus, spend time with their child and attend a football game.

Parents had the opportunity to experience tailgating along with students before the game.

ULM’s 31 Ambassadors held the 30th annual Chili Cook-Off in The Grove.

The theme was the “Red Hawk Chili Shredders” for this year, a combination of a band “Red Hot Chili Peppers” and shredding ULL. Don Gonnolinni has been competing in the annual Chili Cook-Off for about 20 years off and on since 1989.

“I keep coming back because of the family atmosphere, in my opinion the grove is one of the best tailgating areas in the nation. Its family friendly and inviting and it’s nice to be a part of that. We even have competitors come over and talk to us and its great to have that nice cordial company,” Gonnolinni said.

This was the first football game for Marie Williams, and she said she’s glad it’s a cold one.

“This is what it’s all about food, family, and football; and chili is always better when someone else did the cooking,” Williams said.

Winners of the cook-off were announced in categories such as showmanship, people’s choice, student division and overall.

Among the recipients of certificates was Kelly Johnson, a graduate student in speech language pathology and first-time competitor, who walked away with third place in the student division.

“I was looking for a way to support the university and this was a fun so to do it, and winning makes it even more exciting,” Johnson said. contact Olivia Barfield and Whitney Holloway at barfior and hollowwl@wwarhawks.ulm.edu

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From left to right: Chili Cook-off welcomes all competitors in The Grove Saturday. Future students and parents wander Browse on the Bayou in the SUB Ballrooms Saturday.

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Traveling scholar presents at ULM

Yapalooza has students yapping for more

Dance Fusion showcases fall performers

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From left to right: OraLea McGee and Rachel Madden pose for the camera. David Brasher signs up for the auction Saturday at the Bayou Desiard Country Club during the Team Willpower Masquerade Ball.

Family builds ‘willpower’ out of loss of loved one

by Kate Huff

The loss of a loved one is a difficult trauma to overcome, but OraLea McGee transformed the loss of her son into a thriving organization dedicated to making a difference.

William McGee was 17 when he succumbed to liver cancer. After spending a short time at St. Jude, the McGee family decided to give back whatever they could to the organization.

“We always wanted to do something but were never really able. Every year on the first Saturday in December, St. Jude has a marathon. We went back the first year and my ex-husband ran the marathon while Rachel and I walked it,” said McGee, a sophomore social work major.

McGee said that the birth of team Willpower rested in that marathon.

“Last year my ex-husband was going to run again, and then 20 other runners wanted to go and it built up until we thought, ‘well, why not have an event?’” McGee said.

Sit down with local band ‘They Will Fall’

McGee said that at last year’s event, they raised $75,000 for St. Jude.

“Anyone can contribute,” McGee said. “You can get in touch with us and donate year round.”

Rachel McGee Madden, Will McGee’s sister, said that her family held a great amount of passion for St. Jude.

“My family came together and decided to support St. Jude in any way that we can,” Madden said.

Madden said the process of running a nonprofit organization is a learning experience.

“Last year went off very well, so this year we were very excited with the addition of the theme. We bounced the idea off of each other and we got so much interest in it that we decided to do it,” Madden said.

Madden serves as co-founder and president of the organization along with her mother and father, Mike McGee. “We all kind of share in the responsibilities,” Madden said.

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Madden said all proceeds of the Team Willpower Masquerade Ball will go straight to St. Jude.

“The raffle tickets, mask sales, and entry tickets are all part of the money we raise. We also have an auction going on,” Madden said.

David Brasher attended the event after receiving an invite from a friend.

“I love it, it’s a great cause. It’s something really fun to do. I’ve never been to a masquerade ball before. The idea of dressing up and putting on a mask, going out, listening to a good band is really fun,” said Brasher, a junior English major.

Though he has no personal experience with cancer, Brasher said supporting St. Jude was important to him.

“Any charitable event makes you more cognizant of an issue and then if you have it, it makes you want to give it,” Brasher said. photo by Kate Huff contact Kate Huff at huffka@warhawks.ulm.edu

Volleyball season draws to a close

The St. Jude charity auction attracts guests Saturday at the Bayou Desiard Country Club.

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New members of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. and Alpha Phi Alpha, Fraternity Inc., share their organizations’ history and facts Wednesday and greeted others in the National Pan-Hellenic Council.

NPHC showcases its newest members

by Gwendolyn Ducre

This was it. The first and last time to get it right. All the practicing and hard work is soon to be revealed.

Six girls marched with their heads held down as their Vice President Myeisha Hamilton-Moore, a junior occupational therapy assistant major, led them onto the stage. It was time.

Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. introduced new members to its organization during each individual

showcase Nov. 12 in the Fant-Ewing Coliseum.

Family and friends cheered as the ladies graced the stage. Complete silence struck as the members started the showcase.

The ladies and guys greeted all National Pan-Hellenic Council organizations during their showcase.

Hamilton-Moore said she was grateful to help these ladies come in to an organization that she loves.

“I really just wanted to cry. I was so excited for them and so ready,” Moore said.

A showcase, or commonly known as a probate, is an event that takes place to reveal the newest members of a particular National Pan-Hellenic organization. During the showcase, the members display their knowledge of their organization’s history and the Greek alphabet.

A showcase isn’t produced in one night. It takes time–time that is kept hidden. For the duration of time preparing for the showcase, all prospective members must move around campus discreetly.

Robert Coleman, a senior dental

“I’m a member of Alpha Phi Alpha, and no one can take that away.”

Robert Coleman, senior dental hygiene major hygiene major, said it was surprisingly easy for him to stay discrete.

“I’m used to the secretive things.

I’m a transfer. So, when I got here, I

didn’t know anyone. So it was pretty easy,” said Coleman. “After my second time trying I’m a member of Alpha Phi Alpha and can’t no one take that away from me.”

Before Coleman revealed himself, he and his fraternity brothers walked down the stairs onto the court’s floor with fire torches alongside along side them.

Coleman said the only thing he could think of as he walked down the stairs was “don’t fall.” contact Gwendolyn Ducre at ducregk@warhawks.ulm.edu

Art fraternity wins on-site competition against Tech

by Olivia Barfield

Kappa Pi, ULM’s honorary art fraternity, won the first annual Art Battle hosted by the Masur Museum of Art Nov.13.

The competition included teams from Louisiana Tech, the Downtown Arts Alliance and the Masur Museam.

Kappa Pi team received the most number of dollar votes, winning the competition and raising the most money for the Masur Museum.

The Art Battle is a competition where teams compete to create a work of art in an hour. The artists were given a sheet of plywood to use as a canvas in this battle.

The public that attends the party photo by Olivia Barfield vote on which art they like the most.

It’s a dollar a vote, and whoever has Members of Kappi Pi showing off thier winning piece on Nov. 13 at Masur Museum of Art. (Clockwise) Jacob Evans, Katy Anyan, William Holly, Shelbi Penny and Alyssa Guidry Posey. the most votes wins.

Alyssa Guidry Posey, Kappa Pi because we want to show people The money is split halfway between The event was a part of Party 318, President, said this was a great way to that ULM has an awesome art the artists and the Masur Museum which is an open house to young showcase students artistic ability. department that wants to get out into along with the Twin City Arts professionals and museum members, “This gets the community involved, the community. We’re doing it for the Foundation. The winner gets half of with the purpose of trying to get and we are doing it as Kappa Pi fun,” Posey said. the money that they raise. people out to see what’s going on as

far as art and culture are concerned at the Masur.

Along with the Art Battle, the Museum also opened up its exhibits.

A live band, food trucks and a free open bar were also present.

ULM’s team consisted of Kappa Pi members Alyssa Guidry Posey, Jacob Evens, Katie Anyan, Shelbi Penny and William Holley.

In the single hour that they were permitted to work, ULM’s Kappa Pi team created a colorful, abstract painting.

Katie Anyan, a junior art education major, said she was shocked at the results due to the unplanned idea.

“We didn’t go by our plan at all, but it turned out better than what we all expected. It’s been an interesting way for us to bond because, since we didn’t have a clear plan, in the end it was all of our ideas that made it a success,” Anyan said. contact Olivia Barfield at barfieor@warhawks.ulm.edu

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Off-guard candids create celebrity

by Whitney Holloway

We live in a world where a Target employee can become famous for excellent bagger service. Alex Labeouf, a Texan teen, now holds celebrity status after a picture of him bagging groceries at work went viral.

Now it seems as though the entire internet society knows who “Alex from Target” is, even though the Alex with hopes, dreams and a future isn’t well known at all.

Labeouf now has 664,000 followers on Twitter, has been featured on the Washington Post and CNN and has appeared on The Ellen Show all because a girl took a picture of him while he wasn’t looking and said he was cute.

Shelby Russell, a sophomore English major, said there should be regulations on taking off-guard pictures of random people.

“I think they should have to get permission for photos that they’re going to use online or in the paper.

I’ve seen some pictures that weren’t exactly attractive, and you always have to wonder if the person in the photo appreciated being on the front page looking like they did,” Russell said.

A few years ago, the phrase “famous for nothing” was related to the celebrity families like the Kardashians, Hiltons, Housewives, and hypocritical “reality stars” of the day who based their income on personality and popularity.

This has now become a well sought after career for many people but it does in fact require time, energy, and a certain type of talent for saying and doing things that become popular.

With Labeouf as an example, we are now seeing a shift in that people really can become famous for absolutely nothing. He wasn’t aware that the picture was being taken and did not circulate it himself, yet he has become a household name in less than a week.

Pictures are taken at almost every big event on campus. Most of these pictures are posted to the ULM

People of ULM

Facebook page.

Jeffery Williams, a sophomore kinesiology major, said students should always look presentable enough to be caught on camera.

“I don’t care if they take pictures of me. If we are a school function we should look presentable any way so why does it matter,” Williams said.

Some students find it flattering to find themselves in candid shots.

Rachel Maddox, a junior English major, said she enjoys seeing pictures of her on Facebook.

“I like finding candid photos of myself on ULM’s Facebook page, all I have to do is tag myself,” Maddox said.

Camera phones are intended to be a convenient way to take and share spur of the moment photos with friends and family. Sometimes they accidentally make someone famous.

This is the generation that made “selfie” a word.

Apps nation

Pandora Radio ranks as one of popular US apps

Leondra Ford “From Trunk or Treat”

The music streaming service known as Pandora Radio can be found on many college students’ devices.

An Internet-analytics company called comScore released a list of the 15 most popular apps in the U.S. among users ages 18 and up for both iOS and Android.

Pandora Radio ranked as the fifth most popular app in the country.

The mobile app was launched in 2008.

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The app includes park and recreation sites in the state. Visitors can also learn the historical and heritage information about the area.

Located in central Louisiana, the Crossroads extend from the Mississippi River to the Texas border.

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Viewers experience intergalactic journey from movie ‘Interstellar’

KATY PITTMAN The movie is full of many twists as it should be. It uses different theories such as quantum physics and gravity.

It actually might give you a greater understanding of their relationship.

There are many parts where your adrenaline will begin to rush and also a few where you will shed a few tears.

All of the actors play their roles very well and are well suited for them.

Anne Hathaway in a leading role along with Matthew McConaughey create the most believable and thrilling experience.

The graphics also play along well with the experience. It is not threedimensional, but it is truly like you are in space or in another world.

The end really ties everything together. The last few scenes are mind-blowing, but they also begin to appeal to your emotions.

The movie is altogether a wonderful movie and totally worth the money to go see. It is three hours long, but it does not feel like it. Space geeks, like myself, would absolutely love it.

“Interstellar” is about a crew of astronauts who go into space to find a new home to live on. The journey is quite epic.

At this time, the Earth is dying. All of its resources are gone, and the only crop that can still grow is corn. There are often dust storms, and starvation is rising.

Cooper, played by Matthew McConaughey, and his daughter coordinate to a secret place: NASA. NASA is now an underground organization and is confined to one place. They are searching for a new home and have found a wormhole within Saturn’s atmosphere.

On the other side of the wormhole are three planets, all of which were previously observed by a land party to be inhabitable. The goal now is to go

on a mission to sustain life using one of two plans.

Plan A is to move life to that planet along with a space shuttle; this is the main goal or so it will seem. Plan B is to go to a planet and release cells to grow and develop starting a new human race altogether.

No one wants extinction, and that can be agreed throughout the twists.

Cooper and his crew are sent out on this mission holding not only their family’s future but also all of humanity’s future in their hands.

Before NASA was sent underground, Cooper was one of the best astronauts they had, so it may not have been a coincidence that he found the coordinates after all.

Every one is highly trained in various things and are all essential to sustaining new life. contact Katy Pittman at pittmakm@warhawks.ulm.edu

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Disney release Star Wars title

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I’m just hoping that the CGI use A tweet from Disney revealed the doesn’t change up the appearance name of the new Star Wars film to of the characters too much. Othbe “Star Wars: The Force Awakens”. er than that, ‘The Force Awakens’ The heavily anticipated movie will sounds pretty awesome,” Jack said. premiere Dec. 18, 2015. That’s 395 Tabitha Loveless, a sophomore days from today, Monday, Nov. 17.

English major, is curious about The plot of “Star Wars Episode what the new title means to the VII: The Force Awakens” will pick film. up 30 years after the end of “Star “I’m interested to see how the tiWars Episode VI: The Return of the tle ties into the plot. I’m also happy Jedi.” This will be the first Star Wars that they’ve used the original cast,” movie released in 10 years and the Loveless said. first made since Disney bought out Myra Callender, a sophomore Lucasfilm. graphic design major, said it sounds When Disney revealed the name childlike. of the new movie earlier this month, “It sounds like a fan fiction that a fans went crazy. Students shared 13-year-old might write, but it may mixed options about the mix-up. be good,” Callender said.

Jalen Jack, a sophomore graphJason Tran, a freshman undeic design major, said he hopes the clared major, said he just hopes the name is the only thing Disney is plot itself is not changed. changing on the film.

“I’m glad to see that the franchise contact Olivia Barfield at is finally getting back on its feet, but barfieor@warhawks.ulm.edu

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Cancer

With the moon opposite your sign, your confidence could be super low. You’re convinced that nobody will ever want to date you and you’ll die living alone with 20 cats.

Leo

You’ll be drawn to joining new social groups as Mercury increases your desire to mingle. Sign up for an interesting class, join a choral group or pitch in at a local homeless shelter.

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You might need to provide greater support and affection to your partner, even if you’re really busy with your own projects.

Aquarius

A person in your immediate circle who hasn’t been on your radar could start flirting with you suddenly. This could be a neighbor, colleague, or a friend of a friend.

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ULM/ULL is hate-filled love-fest

Rocky had Apollo Creed, America has Russia and we have ULL. Aren’t rivalries great?

Would we talk about the Miracle on Ice the way we do if it wasn’t during the height of the Cold War? Probably not.

There always more on the line that wins and losses in rivalry games.

There’s a great deal of pride.

A team could lose most of its games, but if you beat your school’s rival, you’re golden.

I remember speaking to a ULM coach before his team’s season began, and he said something that showed how much our rivalry with ULL matters.

I asked what the goals were for the season. He gave the usual answers. like winning conference and getting better as a team. Oh, and a goal of the team was to beat ULL.

When a game is circled on the calendar before the season starts, you may have a rivalry.

Couple this with general animosity between the schools, and you definately have a rivalry.

Social media has been on fire with “ULL hate week” posts. Athletic Director Brian Wickstrom threw some subtle shade at ULL with his email telling us to remind the Ragin Cajuns how much we “like” them.

You’ve got to love it.

The whole atmosphere around this game is completely different than any other game this year. The campus seems so much more excited than normal.

That excitement translated into an attendance of 19,544. For comparison, the Texas State game, which meant more in term of Sun Belt positioning brought only 14,755.

The weather for the Texas State game was perfect. The weather for the ULL game was, well, less than perfect.

That kind of spirit is what makes rivalries so great. Our games don’t mean a lot in the grand scheme of things.

Sportscenter isn’t going to cover the game. It won’t get national attention, but for a pair of cities, it means a lot.

Rivalries are fun, and ours is no exception.

Add the off-field drama involving what the actual name of ULL, and we

photo by Daniel Russell

The crowd at the game Saturday marked the second-highest attendance at an ULM home game this year, only behind the opener.

have fireworks.

However, just like Rocky and Apollo, in the end, they needed each other.

ULM and ULL are the same way.

The only reason is we don’t like them. They don’t like us. That’s the way it should be.

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Volleyball comes up short

by Josh Dean

photo by Daniel Russell

From left to right: (1) Hope Pawlik sends a shot back during a home game this year (2) Araya makes one of her record-setting digs during the season.

The Warhawk volleyball team faced off against the Arkansas State Red Wolves on Friday the 14th in Fant-Ewing in one of their last matches of the season.

The Warhawks entered with an overall record of 8-21 and a conference record of 2-14 against the Red Wolves who hold the second best record in the conference.

The match started out with incredible intensity as each side traded off volleys and points while not giving in to long runs by the other team.

After failing to close out the first set on two consecutive attempts ULM dropped the set 27-25.

The second set began much like the first with both sides trading points but neither side being able to establish an advantage. This all changed in the middle of the set with the Red Wolves pulling ahead by eight points and putting together what became an big lead.

The Warhawks put together a furious rally but fell in the second 25-19.

Optimism was in the atmosphere of the coliseum starting the second half with the Warhawks needing to win the first set to extend the match.

The Warhawks got off to a good start, building a small lead. The Red Wolves would rally back however, tying it back up, and setting up for an exciting right for the third set.

Points and spikes were delivered by each team as ULM clawed to remain in the match and the Red Wolves fought to close things out. The Red Wolves prevailed after a hard fought closing set and in the end defeated the Warhawks 25-22.

Coach Patrick Hiltz seemed pleased with the overall effort his team showed.

“We fought even though we’re essentially eliminated

from the NCAA tournament and that shows the team understands the process. We’re building a championship program here and the team shows they understand this by not rolling over.,” he said Marcela Araya made history setting the single season dig record.

“I’m happy about it and to be here and able to play for this team. I go out and do my best every time,” she said.

Following the senior night game against Appalachian State, the Warhawks will turn their attention to Friday night when they travel to South Alabama.

ULM will wrap up the season next Sunday in Lafayette when they travely to take on the Ragin Cajuns. contact Josh Dean at deanj@warhawks.ulm.edu

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Women’s basketball takes first games against William Carey

by Meghan Dollar

The ULM Women’s basketball team beat William Carey University 68-35 Saturday afternoon at Fant-Ewing Coliseum.

This was new head coach Jeff Dow’s chance to introduce himself to the ULM community.

“We shot 27 free-throws today.

That’s a major point of emphasis for what we are trying to do offensively.

On the flipside we want to be really disciplined defensively and not foul,” Dow said.

Dow’s strategy for the Lady Warhawks worked. The players only fouled the opposing team twice during the entire game.

The game was never really close, as the Warhawks jumped out to an early lead and never looked back. ULM held a 19-point lead at the half.

It was a good game for this season’s returning players.

Guard Journee Beard takes the ball down the court in the win against William Carey University.

Junior Alayshia Hunter(C) led the team with 14 points and 8 rebounds as well as 3 blocks and one assist.

Hunter is pleased with the direction the team is headed under the new tutelage of Dow. “I don’t want to sound negative, but it is a lot better. He wants us to be better as one than as individuals. He is very in tuned with what is going on with us,” Hunter said.

Senior Sharnice Brooks(C) followed closely with 13 points and 7 rebounds. The Bastrop native also led with four assists.

Senior Jade Wharton brought 8 points as well.

Two northeast Louisiana freshman players contributed to the win with Shreveport native Chelsea Tieuel scoring 8 points and Ouachita High School alumna Daja Chase bringing 6 points.

The only low point of the game was the 20 turnovers, which Dow attributed to the consistently decent lead

the Warhawks maintained during the game.

This marked the first game the Warhawks have played under head coach Jeff Dow. Dow took over for long time head coach Mona Martin.

Martin roamed the ULM sidelines for 19 years before calling it quits at the end of last season.

ULM will now travel to Stephen F. Austin for a matchup with the Ladyjacks on Nov. 21.

The Warhawks will then head to Starkville, Mississippi for a matchup with Mississippi State.

The next home game will be a Nov. 30 meeting with Southern Arkansas.

The team travels to Alcorn State Dec. 8.

The team will then play host McNeese State and LSU-Alexandria.

That pair of games will be the only two home nonconference games left on the schedule. contact Meghan Dollar at dollarme@warhawks.ulm.edu

“I think it’s huge for everyone in our program.

It was a winning effort in a convincing fashion.”

photo by Meghan Dollar

Jeff Dow, Head Coach

Men’s basketball ices Blazers

ULM vs UAB

ULM UAB

Score

74 65

Rebounds

40

35

Shooting Percentage 41.8% 41.1% Turnovers

photo courtesy Jimmy Mitchell, UAB Athletics

Junior guard Josh Robinson drives by a Blazer defender Saturday. Robinson would finish with 18 points, five assists and a pair of steals.

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Cajuns cook Warhawks Three Keys

1

Turnovers played a pivotal role in the game. The usually careful Warhawks turned the ball over three times.

All three came by way of a fumble Pete Thomas coughed up the ball while the team was looking to cap off a successful looking drive. Two of the turnovers came deep in Warhawk territory.

A Justin Manton bobbled snap gave ULL possession in the red zone.

Kenzee Jackson fumbled on the play that would seal the game for the Ragin’ Cajuns. ULL took good care of the ball, not turning the ball over once.

2

The ULL rushing game came up huge for the Ragin’ Cajuns.

The team totaled 282 yards on the ground. T he legs of quarterback Terrance Broadway were a constant threat. Broadway finished with 113 yards on 19 carries.

Running back Alonzo Harris accounted for 135 yards on just 13 carries. That mark was good enough for an average of 10.2 yards per carry.

The run game helped open up the passing game for Broadway as he went 11-14 on the day. The spread option kept the ULM defense guessing all night. photo by Daniel Russell

3

The passing game was the bread and butter for ULM. Quarterback Pete Thomas racked up a career high 472 yards through the air.

Thomas threw all night long with a total of 54 attempts in the game. Two of the Warhawk receivers, Ajalen Holley and Rashon Ceaser, went over 100 yards. Kenzee Jackson finished with 95.

The big plays were crucial as five of the six different receivers that caught a pass hauled in catches worth more than 20 yards.

The passing performance was definitely the best showing of the season.

The ULM defensive line faces off against the ULL offensive line. The ULM defense was able to record five sacks during the game.

by Dakota Ratley The Warhawks were unable to give ULL another “L” in Saturday’s game.

The Cajuns drew first blood with a 22yard field goal on their first drive of the game.

After a Warhawk drive stalled, the Cajuns would take just four plays to go 61 yards to the end zone. Elijah McGuire would punch it in from the one to give ULL the 10-0 lead.

ULM answered, however. The Warhawks would use a 38-yard pass to Kenzee Jackson to put them in the red zone. Jackson would be rewarded for his efforts, catching a five-yard touchdown toss to finish off the drive and put ULM on the board.

The Cajuns would come back with a scoring drive of their own when quarterback Terrance Broadway found Al Riles for a 16-yard score to put the Cajuns up

17-7. The teams then traded field goals to bring the score to 20-10.

ULL missed a chance to extend their lead, missing a 46-yard field goal attempt. ULM would capitalize when Manton knocked a 47-yarder between the uprights to close out the first half.

Head coach Todd Berry talked about the backand-forth game.

“That’s what Jackson good offensive football teams do.

They answer scores,” Berry said.

A scoreless third quarter set the stage for a deciding fourth quarter.

The Warhawks fumble on a punt attempt gave ULL great field position early in the fourth quarter. The Ragin’ Cajuns would capitalize when Broadway ran in

a score from 12-yards out.

ULM used a clutch drive to bring the game back to a one score difference.

Pete Thomas punched the ball in from two yards out to bring the score to 2720.

ULL did not let up, scoring on a 36-yard pass to Gabe Fuselier.The Warhawks quickly brought the game back into reach with a 45-yard scoring pass from Thomas to Rashon Ceaser.

ULM would stop the next Ragin’ Cajun drive, giving the Warhawks a chance to tie the game with just under a minute left. After two failed plays, a Warhawk fumble doomed the team’s comeback bid. Kenze Jackson was the one who put the ball on the turf. Jackson was clearly regretful of the play after the game.

“As much as I wish it didn’t happen, I did fumble the ball,” Jackson said. contact Dakota Ratley at ratleydl@warhawks.ulm.edu

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