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January 19, 2016

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NEWS CALENDAR

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11 million tuned in to GOP debate

Amazon drops ‘Prime’ price

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(MCT) -Fox Business Network’s Republican primary debate was watched by an average of 11 million viewers on Thursday, the smallest audience of the six GOP candidate showdowns held so far.

The figure from Nielsen is down 2.5 million viewers from the first FBN debate on Nov. 10, which pulled a record high 13.5 million viewers for the cable network.

It’s less than half of the largest debate audience of the 2016 presidential campaign when the Republicans’ first meeting pulled in 24 million viewers for Fox News Channel on Aug. 6 and significantly below the last GOP debate on CNN, which had 18 million viewers on Dec. 15.

FBN’s audience was still substantial compared with previous primary seasons. The largest audience for a Republican primary debate in the 2012 cycle was 7.6 million.

(MCT) — Amazon.com is temporarily chopping the price of its Prime entertainment and shipping subscription service to $73 from $99.

The offer begins at midnight Eastern time Friday and ends early Monday morning.

Amazon is waged in an expensive video battle against fellow streaming competitors Netflix, Hulu and HBO. Each service has its own perks _ Prime, for example, gives you free two-day shipping when shopping on Amazon, while Hulu provides on-demand access to shows soon after they air on television.

But Amazon and Netflix are also rapidly producing high-quality shows that are exclusive to their own service. Subscribers are key to the companies’ fortunes, and unique video has become a main attraction.

Amazon said the Prime price slash was to celebrate a pair of victories.

(MCT) — A corruption watchdog on Friday cleared President Enrique Pena Nieto, his wife and his finance minister of conflict of interest over their purchase of luxury real estate from a contractor who has been favored with several lucrative government deals.

In all cases, Comptroller Virgilio Andrade said, Pena Nieto and the others made the purchases prior to his inauguration in late 2012 and thus are exempt from sanctions.

Pena Nieto said the completed inquiry shows that he, his wife and his finance minister acted legally.

Corruption, along with public security and joblessness, are the main concerns of Mexican citizens, polls show. Mexico ranks No. 103 among 175 nations on the most recent list put out by Transparency International, a global coalition measuring public perceptions of corruption.

Martin Luther King’s Day

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Classes begin for Spring semester

Wednesday, 1-20 Final date for adding classes for 1st 8-week courses.

Thursday, 1-21 Public Hawkeye meeting for writers and photographers at 5 p.m.

Greek 101 at 6 p.m. in Student Life Center Women’s Basketball vs Troy at 5:15 p.m.

Men’s Basketball vs Troy at 7 p.m.

Friday, 1-22 Final date for adding classes for full term semester.

Saturday, 1-23 Tennis vs. Jasksonville State at 9 a.m Tennis vs. Alcorn State at 2 p.m Women’s Basketball vs South Alabama at 2:00 p.m.

Men’s Basketball vs South Alabama at 4:00 p.m.

TODAY IN HISTORY

January 18-23 1789:

Georgetown, 1st US Catholic college, founded.

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4 Iran ‘El Chapo’ could Pastor amoung 5 Americans free face U.S. trail (MCT) -After more than three years in an Iranian prison, Saeed Abedini, a pastor from Boise, Idaho, whose jailing galvanized U.S. Christians one of five Americans released just hours before the International Atomic Energy Agency certified that Iran has implemented last summer’s nuclear deal.

The freeing of the Americans and the certification marked the beginning of a new era in U.S.-Iranian relations. With certification that it had fulfilled its end of the nuclear deal, senior U.S. officials said, Iran now can access roughly $50 billion in previously frozen assets.

The Rev. Franklin Graham, the son of evangelist Billy Graham, welcomed the release in a Facebook post. “I praise God for answered prayer and thank all of you who have prayed faithfully for his release!” he wrote.

Warhawks move in with cheer!

1964: Beatles 1st appear on Billboard Chart (I Want to Hold Your Hand-#35)

1993: Martin Luther King Jr. holiday observed in all 50 states for 1st time.

1998 “Ragtime,” opens at Ford Theater NYC Birth: William Arthur Lewis was born in St. Lucia on Jan. 23, 1915 he was an economist who was celebrated for his work in the area of economic development.

Death: Etta James was a gospel prodigy. James died in Riverside, California, on January 20, 2012, and continues to be considered as one of the most dynamic singers in music.

“We are so scared of being judged that we look for every excuse to procrastinate.”

Erica Jong, Author

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Brianna Vanderhoeven, senior pre-speech language pathology major, (right) comes back to campus with a handful of dorm essentials. illustration by MCT Campus

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NEWS

$14 million in construction projects moving forward State bonds to fund natatorium renovation, new sorority hall

by Olivia Barfield

From top to bottom: The outside of Oxford Natatorium. An inside shot of Oxford Natatorium.

Photos by Tyler Smith.

Talk is turning into action as plans to begin some $14 million in new construction projects on campus step into its final stages.

The projects include turning the natatorium into an event center and adding a sorority residence hall.

The university’s request to incur $6 million in bonded indebtedness to renovate the natatorium was signed off earlier this month by the State Bond Commission.

Student Government member Allyson Maxwell is excited about the new events center and said it will be gorgeous.

“It will provide a space for spirit groups to practice and will bring revenue to the college if they decide to open it to the public for events,” said Maxwell.

Maxwell The university is also planning to incur around $7.8 million in bonded indebtedness to build a new residence hall for sorority members.

Maxwell said that the new sorority hall will be a great addition to campus as well.

“It will provide us with our own space and rooms so it will free up rooms in the other parts of campus,” Maxwell said. Maxwell is a member of Phi Mu. While many students are happy about the new projects, some are skeptical about the additions.

Dillon Wiley, a junior biology major, is especially concerned about the funding of the sorority hall.

Wiley expressed concern about the possibility of exclu- Wiley sive housing being paid for by all students or taxpayers.

“I’d like to be able to say whether or not this is a good thing for the university, but I can’t because of a lack of transparency,” said Wiley.

Garry Butler, Coordinator of Student Development, said nothing official has been released regarding how the costs will be covered.

“It’s uncertain right now until we get the final details and everything,” said Butler.

contact Olivia Barfield at barfieor@warhawks.ulm.edu

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Smart boards now in “Hoverboards” Faculty learns pre-banned social media library study rooms

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ULM has stepped up its technology game with the addition of smart boards to library study rooms.

The boards that are now available will allow students to learn more interactively in private, study room environments.

Smart boards are interactive white boards that use touch detection for user input. They allow users to have a near desktop-like experience directly on the wall of classrooms and studyrooms, as well as a whiteboard-like experience with the use of certain desktop programs and a special pen.

Students will now be able to better illustrate their points using the smart boards. The smart boards can also be used to display inspiring messages to boost your study group morale when you feel hopeless while studying.

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An email message sent out last Thursday informed students that “hoverboards” and all other similar selfbalancing electric devices have been immediately banned from campus.

The email states that, “no electronic skateboard devices will be permitted for use, charging, possession or storage on University grounds or inside buildings, including residence halls, suites and campus apartments.”

There have been several reports of fires being started by charging “hoverboards.” These reports are many and widespread.

Faculty and staff attended a social media workshop last Thursday to learn about the importance of responsible posting.

Many examples were given to emphasize how one post can turn into one big mess, especially in the era of professor-student friendships on Facebook and in-class Twitter utilization.

Mara Loeb, associate professor of communication, attended the workshops, which she said were beneficial.

“So many times we are alone when we make entries on social media, we tend to forget how WIDE our audience can be! I though the legal cases she used for illustrations helped remind us of the potential such communication has,” said Loeb.

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OPINION HAWKEYE P.O.V.

Fufilling the King’s Dream

You, 2.0 Did you know the concept of new year resolutions has been around since ancient civilization?

Self-betterment was a thing even before togas were out and iPhones were in.

But resolutions can be tricky.

We set a goal only to realize our ambition outshines our perseverance.

We half-heartedly pass the cookie tray in January but by March all resolve melts into shameless indulgence.

We start out reading each textbook chapter, highlighting notes and studying days in advance but by the middle of the school year, frenzied all-nighters abound.

Sound familiar?

But what about “those” people? You know, the ones who actually stick to their resolution and find success.

The key is practicality. They do not decide one day to run a marathon after months of couch lounging.

Instead, running habits are developed, causing lifestyle change.

And one day, with time, they really will run a marathon.

Lasting change will not happen overnight, in a week or even in a month. Such an overwhelming expectation leads to failed resolutions.

Instead, results occur through mindful and practical application.

Remember that self-discipline is necessary but so is pleasure.

Follow the Romans advice of everything in moderation. Eat a cookie on that tray. But then stop.

As a new semester begins, set realistic goals in your pursuit of that ultimate resolution.

Hello you, 2.0.

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but I was blessed to spend my childhood in an atmosphere void of racial discrimination.

Moving to the South was a wakeup call to the realities of ongoing discrimination.

I had no idea people actually viewed others negatively based on skin color. To me, color signified a beautiful history, a story told.

Racism is learned, not innate. And there are many people living in modern society molded by racism’s ugly poison.

I wish I never experienced this learning curve because I wish it didn’t exist.

But it does. And it’s real.

MLK valiantly pled with America, speaking out against the very discrimination still happening today.

He famously quoted “1963 is not an end, but a beginning.”

What would he think of the continued tension today?

Will we make 2016 the beginning America needs?

Social equality is not accomplished in a day. There is no quick-fix for a flawed system. But as college students, we can cause positive change by treating our fellow humans equally and as we want to be treated.

Let us unify and work together until Dr. King’s vision becomes a reality: “I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character.”

If Martin Luther King were alive today, would he be proud of America?

King, a minister and advocate for social equality, is remembered every year on January 18.

On a sweltering afternoon in 1963, the reverend delivered a fiery speech in Washington D.C. His words reverberated through the nation during a time of racial tension and a push for racial equality.

King spoke against the crippling discrimination holding America captive. He emphasized the need for justice and stressed the importance of peaceful protest.

He urged the people to combat violence by “meeting physical force with soul force.”

He reminded the black community of the many whites supporting the Civil Rights movement and the imporKarissa Smith at tance of unity. smith@warhawks.ulm.edu Fifty-three years later, where does America stand regarding equality?

Though there have been monumental changes since 1963, I do not believe these changes are enough. America is still held captive by racial discrimination.

The first time I heard “I Have a Dream” I was a child in elementary school. It became my favorite historical speech.

Growing up in Oregon, I was far removed from racial tension. It simply did not exist where I lived and I viewed the Civil Rights Movement as a victory that helped unify the nation years ago.

I enjoyed learning about many black activists and historical figures. My heart hurt for the courageous women and men so unjustly treated but I was proud of the progress our country made.

Until my family moved to Louisiana several years later.

I was shocked by what I witnessed. Maybe I was naïve,

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Free Speech Issues

The University of Louisiana Monroe values free speech and academic freedom. It does not engage in any prior review of The Hawkeye, nor does it censor content, relying rather on the good judgment of ULM students to follow journalistic ethical guidelines, good taste and compassion.

Since the paper is a public forum in the tradition of the free press, it strives to separate itself from the pressure of all factions and from governance groups. For this reason, The Hawkeye is distanced from University administrative offices as well as from the student government and other student associations, both in its operations and its line of oversight.

It is always desirable for a student newspaper to preserve its autonomy, and thus freedom of the press by avoiding conflicts of interest and by safeguarding itself from restraints, censorship or harassment.

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New technology takes program to next dimension Aviation professor aquires 3-D printer to use in drone program

by Olivia Barfield

Using technology for educative purposes is nothing new for Paul Karlowitz. The associate professor of aviation and management was designated as the LACUE Technology Teacher of the Year for northeastern Louisiana in 2013.

Today, he is still looking for innovative ways to bring technology into the classroom. The lab where his students research is technologically armed with the likes of 3-D scanners and several mock aircraft drones.

His most recent endeavor involves new 3-D printers that he plans to use in his Aviation 3080 class. The class is focused on unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), or drones.

The UAS operations at ULM, which Karlowitz directs, was recently named as one of the nation’s top ten “Best Drone Training Colleges in America” by SuccessfulStudent.org, a website used by students to find unique degree programs and career options.

Karlowitz keeps the program successful by providing his students with knowledge of how to keep up as technology evolves.

According to Karlowitz 3-D printers are quickly becoming a go-to for many fields.

“In space, they don’t take spare parts anymore, they just take a 3-d printer and files,” Karlowitz said.

The printers could serve a similar role in drone technology. The printers print layers upon layers of thin, lightweight plastic in a honey-comb fashion to create hollow but strong pieces of anything you can imagine. These lightweight but durable pieces are perfect for drones, which are often built out of materials like Styrofoam.

Karlowitz will have his students print and piece together droid parts in class. They will then test their finished projects outside.

The printers will not only provide aviation students with great material to create, but it will also provide them

with the ability to actively learn about the drone-making process.

However, the students will only be able to use drone templates that have already been created. They will not be able to design their own templates due to a lack of time.

“They’re not fast. It’s a very involved process. You have a file, which you can design in software, or you can use a pre-designed file. We don’t have time to design our own files.” Karlowitz said.

The software used to design the templates for the printers is so complex that you would have to take it up as a full time job to figure it out, according to Karlowitz.

Rather than meticulously designing their own drones, his students will learn about the performance of different drone designs.

Mark Harden Jr., a junior aviation major, is enrolled in Karlowitz’s Aviation 3080 class and looks forward to using the 3-D printers to learn about drone technology.

“I am very enraptured about the idea of 3-D printing. The fact that Harden our program has them has made me sanguine about this semester,” Harden said.

According to Harden, drones are gaining popularity of use in many different fields, from agriculture to real estate.

“I feel that it is of importance to extricate this experience because drones are becoming favored in our daily society,” said Harden.

Karlowitz is willing to work with other departments in using the printers. He thinks that they could be beneficial to several different programs, and wants other students to get the chance to learn from them too. However, he acknowledges that there are limitations to how much the machines can be used.

“I’m happy to work with other departments and other disciplines, but we only have so much time and these are slow. I’ve heard other departments are looking at them, but it’s just not cheap,” said Karlowitz. contact Olivia Barfield at barfieor@warhawks.ulm.edu

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Paul Karlowitz displays test items that he created using the aviation program’s new 3-D printers.

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Students, faculty attend Louisiana Governor Inauguration Gov. John Bel Edwards addresses higher education at ceremony last Monday

by Olivia Barfield

Louisiana began a new era last week as John Bel Edwards was sworn in as the state’s 56th governor.

Edwards, a Democrat, delivered a speech focused on improvements he plans to make after his predecessor Republican Bobby Jindal’s 8-year reign in office.

Edwards’ inaugural speech focused largely on the need to expanding Medicaid and the problems of poverty, education and a disastrous financial budget in Louisiana.

For many, Edwards taking office has brought a new sense of hope for the fate of higher education.

ULM President Nick Bruno attended the inauguration and sees the potential changes that Edwards may bring as reasons

photo by Cooper Doyle

for students to be excited and stay engaged.

“I think it’s the first time in a number of years that higher education feels cautiously optimistic as to our future,” said Bruno.

He encourages students to pay attention to the special session happening in February, as well as other legislative sessions where higher education issues are likely to be addressed.

Bruno says that Edwards’ consistency in addressing the problems of higher education is a positive message for a struggling Louisiana higher education system.

“I really do believe, and I always have, that education is really key to future prosperity, and our last almost 8 years we’ve robbed the state of what I call the future workforce because we’ve had to scale back so much,” said Bruno.

Cooper Doyle, a sophomore history major, attended the inauguration, which he described as a “rather joyful event” with an excited atmosphere.

“I really liked Edwards’s address; his promise to expand Medicaid or Medicare got the biggest cheer, but I was also greatly impressed by his call for an increased minimum, equal pay, and his pledged support for higher education,” said Doyle.

Defying most democratic expectations, Edwards’ values are

easily considered conservative. A West Point graduate and army veteran, Edwards has a committed opposition to abortion and gun control.

However, it seems as though he will face challenges creating a bipartisan atmosphere between himself and the state’s Republican-controlled legislature.

In his inauguration speech, Edwards mentioned his desire for both parties to cooperate, calling for “full participation” and requesting that the legislature work with him to “pass sound solutions.”

This bipartisan spirit hit a bump in the road early on as the Louisiana House rejected Edwards’ pick for speaker, New Orleans Democrat Walt Leger, and choose New Iberia Republican Taylor Barras instead.

Despite whatever future challenges of cooperation Edwards may face, he’s still managed to make big changes in office already. His first major act was to sign an order expanding Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act, extending health benefits to some 300,000 poor Louisiana citizens. contact Olivia Barfield at barfieor@warhawks.ulm.edu

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From left to right: Citizens gather at the state capital in Baton Rouge to attend the Governor’s Inauguration. President Nick Bruno, Raymond Blanco, former Louisiana governor Kathleen Blanco and Linda Bruno attend the governor’s inaugural ball.

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Professor serves on Governor’s higher education committee

by Olivia Barfield

For Assistant Professor of Political Science Joshua Stockley, winter break was busier than planned.

Late last year, Stockley was chosen by now-Governor John Bel Edwards to serve on the Higher Education Transition Committee, which over the past 2 months has worked diligently to lay out a plan of what higher education should look like in Louisiana.

The committee had a lot to consider as far as constraints go, Stockley said. They met with experts of several fields to fully understand the parameters placed on higher education by Louisiana’s budget situation.

It is well known that the state faces huge fiscal obstacles that will complicate higher education reform. State funding for higher education has been cut by almost $700 million since 2008, and the state is expected to face a $1.9-billion-dollar budget deficit in the next fiscal year.

The committee developed a big-picture goal for higher education, and they discussed more detailed matters as well. According to Stockley, the committee also discussed levels of affordability, TOPS, 2-year schools as compared to 4-year schools, and college preparation in k-12 schools.

“We just tried to see what is a good state collective university system,” said Stockley.

While campaigning, Edwards identified higher education reform as one of his top priorities. His goals include bringing Louisiana up to the Southern Regional Educa-

tion Board (SREB) average, which it is well below, and lifting some of the financial load off of students.

Edwards has explicitly stated that he wants to see a 50/50 funding method for higher education, with 50% of the money coming from the state and 50% coming from students.

Before Jindal became governor, Louisiana had a 75/25 split, with 75% coming from the state and 25% Stockley coming from students.

Now it’s 8 years later, and things are reversed. We now have a 25/75 split, with 25% coming from the state and 75% coming from students.

According to Stockley, the days of a 75/25 state-to-student ratio are over, but meeting in the middle may be attainable.

“States can’t fund higher education like they used to a decade ago,” said Stockley.

However, he says they can still fund it at a great level.

The state is aiming for a 50/50 state to student ratio because it would take some pressure off of students.

“We’re in a new fiscal era that demands students will have to just pick up a little bit more of the tab,” said Stockley. contact Olivia Barfield at barfieor@warhawks.ulm.edu

NEWS

Got email?

What does the email switch mean for you?

The recent switch from Zimbra to Microsoft Outlook email found on Office 365 has left many students scratching their heads out of confusion and frustration. But the change comes with new features that some students say make it superior to our email past.

“I like Outlook better because there is a lot more storage and I don’t get an email every day about my quota being almost full. Plus, sending an email from my phone is so much easier,” said Lindsay Moore, a senior pre-pharmacy major.

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FREESTYLE

2.A beanie provides a hint of pizzazz while keeping your ears protected but don't be afraid to be bold with your hat choices.

4. Patterned socks will jazz up your feet and keep your piggies warm.

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Even a simple scarf can help you keep warm and make you look just a little more fabulous. Learning how to tie a scarf neatly is an easy way to look put together. If you’re not up for constantly wrapping up loose ends, try a circle scarf.

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Don’t want to deal with hat hair? Try earmuffs. They’ll keep your ears warm and wont mess up your hairdo.

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Accesorize winter wardrobe with chic embellishments Going outside without the proper winter attire may make it easier to show off your outfit, but it will leave you exposed to the brutal cold. Follow these 10 pieces of winter fashion advice and you too can be perfectly warm and fashionable this Winter.

by Cory Thaxton

5. Remember, gloves don’t need to

be boring.

Gloves are very important when the temperature falls further and your hands start feeling numb.

It is essential to pick the right pair of gloves as most of our work revolves around the use of hands.

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Don’t be afraid to layer your clothes. You may not be convinced at first but you’ll look great.

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A vest will keep you warm without empowering the whole enProper footwear is an absolute semble. Vests have excellent layering must. Just make sure your boots fit capabilities and give an instant spiff to perfectly. After all, you’ll be walking your outfit.

You could say that vests (secaround in them all day. ond to cardigans) are some of those

Winter is the perfect time to pieces that can transform your clothes break out a sassy hoodie. Even a black into multiple outfits. oversized hoodie can make a state When the temperature realment.

Hoodies and zip-ups are ly drops, though, nothing beats a good fool proof garments when it comes to parka.

There is no rule that says a warmth and comfort.

However, sometimes it’s all parka needs to be a dark solid color, so too easy to look like you’re wearing think outside of the box.

A novelty print is a surprising sweats or gym clothes when you’re rocking a hoodie. Fortunately, there way to make a statement when wear- Dare to be a little whimsical with your outerwear are lots of stylish ways to make hoodies ing simple, classic work separates. choices. Winter doesn’t mean you can’t still be cute. Folwork as part of a fashionable wardrobe low this advice, and your squad’s winter fashion will be Contact Cory Thaxton at on point. you just have to get a little creative.

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FREESTYLE

7 tips to swing into the spring semester If you suffer from overwhelming stress college can be a terrifying place especially when it comes to getting back into the swing of things after a long break. But there are things you can do to keep yourself sane when the semester begins.

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Always plan ahead

When you fall behind, it snowballs really quickly and you wind up a million times more anxious than the day before school started.

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Fireworks light up the sky on New Years.

New year means new you

by Cory Thaxton

It can be intimidating when a list of New Year resolutions is as long as a holiday shopping list.

In addition to the post-holiday funk, not being able to keep resolutions by February, March or even late January may increase stress.

When the holiday decorations are packed up and stored away, the frustration of an unused gym membership or other reminders of failed resolutions can make the year feel hopeless.

However, it is important to remem-

ber that the New Year isn’t meant for people to change their entire life.

It is a time for people to reflect on their past year’s behavior and promise to make positive lifestyle changes.

“Setting small, attainable goals throughout the year, instead of a singular, overwhelming goal on January 1 can help you reach whatever it is you strive for,” said psychologist Lynn Bufka.

“Remember, it is not the extent of the change that matters, but rather the act of recognizing that lifestyle

change is important and working toward it, one step at a time,” said Bufka.

By making realistic resolutions, there is a greater chance of keeping them throughout the year. According to the American Psychological Association, start small.

Change one behavior at a time. Talk about it, don’t beat yourself up and ask for support to help achieve your New Year’s resolution.

Contact Cory Thaxton at thaxtocj@warhawks.ulm.edu

Embrace procrastination if that works for you

If you tend to be a procrastinator, one of the best things you can do for yourself and your productivity is stop fighting it, according to James Hambrick, senior clinical psychologist at the Columbia University Center for Anxiety and Related Disorders and clinician at the Youth Anxiety Center.

Everyone works differently, and this might just be how you’re most efficient.

Instead of beating yourself up about it, consider the possibility that you’re actually more focused and productive closer to a deadline.

3. Step away from an assignment when you’re getting to stressed Doing something that will cheer you up is preferable (like watching an episode of your favorite half-hour comedy), but if you’re on a tight deadline, even taking a productive break is better than nothing.

“Find a task that’s mindless but still useful to the cause, like going back and reorganizing your notes or rereading research you’ve done,” says Hambrick.

4. Ask your professors how they suggest studying for their class One of the easiest and most helpful things you can do is ask your professors, “What are your tips for studying for this class in particular?”

contact Carmen Blackwell at blackwcm@warhawks.ulm.edu

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Maybe consider not guzzling coffee

Caffeine can exacerbate symptoms of anxiety (like increased heartbeat, fidgeting, etc.), sodrinking too much of it could make things worse, says Regine Galanti, director of The Center for Anxiety in Brooklyn.

If you really need your coffee fix, try cutting half your usual cupwith decaf.

Or go completely decaf — despite popular belief, that actually does still have some caffeine.

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Stop pulling all-nighters

You might think you’re doing yourself a favor by staying up to finish an assignment, but you’re just screwing with your body and potentially making your anxiety worse, says Galanti. So prioritize those Zs.

7. Schedule time to relax, otherwise, you’ll never get around to it It sounds stupid, but it’s easy to feel guilty when you take time for yourself.

Make it a nonnegotiable part of your schedule. Ditto for seeing your friends and socializing.

College campuses are pretty much a breeding ground for stress. If you start to beat yourself up over how you’re going to handle things thing semester, remind yourself that some stress is normal and that you just have to do what you got to do.

Contact Cory Thaxton at thaxtocj@warhawks.ulm.edu

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FREESTYLE crossword

horoscope 60 Usual sitcom length (including ads) 63 First chip in a pot 64 “In other words ... “ 65 Cabinet dept. concerned with nukes 66 Leaning Tower city 67 Stadium levels 68 __ buco: veal dish

Across 1 Rifle filler 5 Campus bigwigs 10 Ending for brides, chamber or milk 14 Teller of fibs 15 Humanlike machine of sci-fi 16 Edit menu option 17 Presidency’s last days, e.g.

19 ‘90s TV title toon teen 20 Attaches with string 21 Prefix with deed or lead 23 Quaint lodging 24 Six-pack muscles 25 Pre-cable reception aid 29 Stop for a moment 31 Abolish 32 Leading the field 33 Three: Pref.

34 Rapper __ Kim 35 PC key near Ctrl 36 Anonymous writer, maybe, and a hint to the devotee hidden in 17-, 25-, 50- and 60-Across 41 Kit__: candy bar 42 “Bossypants” memoirist Tina 43 “__ you ready?”

44 Fire-setting crime 47 Boxing count 48 Gets a glimpse of 50 Commentator dissecting chips and putts 53 Bro or sis 54 Expected landing hr.

55 Wobbly walker 56 Green film on bronze 58 Clear liquors

You’ll

Down 1 Brewpub fixture 2 Typically 18-inch-long baseball collectibles 3 Double-checked 4 Gold medals, to Spaniards 5 Pipe clog dissolver 6 Scads of centuries 7 Prez on a penny 8 Painter Rockwell 9 A red wine one is hard to get out 10 Stick-in-the-__ 11 Consecrate using oil 12 “Beats me” 13 Steal a pup 18 Links warning 22 Vodka order, familiarly 26 Memorial column, for short 27 Pita filling 28 Catch in a sting 30 Bored with 34 Permit 35 “Trainwreck” actress/screenwriter Schumer 37 Attacked on foot 38 Reject as false 39 Causes of disappearing beaches 40 Entourages 44 Issue in May-December romances 45 Spiral pasta 46 Slopes 47 Japanese floor mat 48 Laurel of Laurel and Hardy 49 “Handmade fresh all day” pizza chain 51 Like three Cy Young games 52 Bridge measures 57 “The Cosby Show” son 59 Baltic or Aegean 61 Sara whom “nobody doesn’t like” 62 At a distance

Aries With the moon opposite your sign, don’t let minor problems turn into huge melodramas. If you’re annoyed with your sweetheart, that’s fine; just don’t turn your annoyance into a huge fight. Focus on making love, not war.

Taurus

Scorpio

Mars is making things weird for you.

You think you know what you want, but then you change your mind. In romance, you’re all over the place; you’re hot, then you’re cold. Get centered by exercising, talking to a close friend or working with a therapist.

It’s time to be truthful. Maybe you’ve been hiding some event from your past, worrying that your sweetheart won’t love you if you talk about what you experienced. Venus is telling you to be open if you really want to be loved and to experience healing.

Gemini Don’t give in to peer pressure. Friends or family members could be trying to give you advice about your romantic situation, but they aren’t involved with your honey; you are. It’s important to connect with your true feelings.

Cancer Your social life could feel odd or disrupted due to Mercury’s influence.

Don’t sweat it. Maybe your honey has to work late and you’ll have some missed connections. That’s OK. Just do what you have to do and remain patient.

Leo

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Sagittarius Saturn is reminding you that you need to have a healthy structure in your life. You need your honey to pay his or her share of the bills or to deal with his or her share of child care responsibilities. It’s OK to stand up for what you need and to be strong.

Capricorn You’re in the mood to be more expressive, thanks to communicator Mercury.

Maybe you’ll tell your longtime honey what you really need in your relationship.

Or perhaps you’ll let a boss, a family member or a friend know what is truly going on with you.

Aquarius

You and your honey could be clearing the air about lots of intense stuff. Look at this as a process, not a bad thing. The sun says you need to learn how to talk with your sweetheart in a loving way so the two of you can experience healing.

A bouncy moon is reminding you how sexy you are. You’ll want to go to a club, attend a concert or go to a party while wearing your best miniskirt or your tightest pants. It’s time to soak up some positive attention from others.

Jupiter is showing you that you are worth more than you think. If you have been dating someone who isn’t willing to commit, or who insults you behind your back, ditch that relationship. It’s time for you to experience love from all parties.

With the moon in an unpleasant position, lay low for a while. Hang out with people who know you and love you rather than trying to impress strangers. If you can gather your strength and pull in positive energy, you’ll soon be ready to socialize again.

Virgo

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Libra Your creative energy is on full display.

The moon is encouraging you to create poetry, share funny website links or do something else that allows you to express your sense of fun. Your honey will appreciate your playful side.

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SPORTS

Warhawks wing in at indoor track opener ULM features four top five finishers in jumping events

by Josh Dean

photo courtesy of ULM Athletics

From top to bottom: (1) ULM leaps into four top-five spots. (2) Runner takes off from blocks.

At the Sun Belt Conference Outdoor Championships last year ULM crowned six champions.

That represented the most the track and field team had taken in over 20 years.

With all five of the individual champions returning, inlcuding three out of four on the 4X400 relay team, coach J.D. Malone expressed high confidence for the team this season.

“My expectation is that we will represent ULM well on the national level. Our team will battle hard to be a contendor in the Sun Belt Conference,” Malone said.

That confidence was born out Friday with top-five finishes in the field events and strong running performances inside Gilliam Indoor Track Stadium.

After the day was over the men placed eight overall and the women 14th.

On the men’s side junior Jemal Parharm earned a silver medal with a jump of 7.06 m while senior Corey Wesley flew for 7.00 m to earn bronze.

On the women’s side reigning Outddor Sun Belt Champion Adriunna Brown lept for 5.58 m to finish in the top-five.

Her personal record stands at 6.06 m.

Rounding out the top-five finishes in field events junior Jevaughn Shaw fired a 14.39m throw in men’s javelin to finish fifth.

Scoring a point in the weight throw

was junior Alton Clay Jr. with a toss of 15.36m.

The running events were highlighted by a top-eight finish in the 200m dash by senior Andrew Tate. He blazed through the event with a time of 21.93.

Freshman Levaughn Battick nearly cracked the top eight in the 60m hurdles falling just .02 seconds away with a time of 8.35.

On the women’s side junior Brittany Garrison had the top finish overall in her respective 800m event dashing two laps around the track in 2:24.77.

Her time led her to an 11th place finish.

In long distance senior Chris Silva continued to build upon the success he had in his last cross country meet setting a new personal record in the men’s 3000m.

He led the ULM men with a time of 9:00.87 to finish 15th out of 25 runners.

Freshman Elias Keter was right behind with a top-20 time of 9:12.28.

Fellow freshman Sebie O’Neil led the men’s mile for ULM stopping the clocks at 4:33.83 for a top-20 finish.

In women’s distance senior Rebecca Dark continued to lead the way with a top-25 mile time of 5:50.83.

Elsewhere around the track ULM racked up several top-25 finishes.

Freshman Tyler Taylor registered a 12th place finish in the men’s 60m dash with a time of 7.03.

Also garnering a 12th place finish was senior Ariel Cain in the 60m hurdles with a personal record of 9.18.

In the men’s 400m freshman Andre Johnson streaked through with a time of 51.65 to earn a top-25 finish. contact Josh Dean at deanj@warhawks.ulm.edu

Schedule Indoor Track & Field UNO Invite Jan 31 at Birmingham South Alabama Invite Feb 7 at Birmingham Samford Invitational Feb 12-13 at Birmingham Sun Belt Championships Feb. 22-23 NCAA Indoor Championships Mar. 11-12 at Birmingham

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SPORTS

Women screech past Georgia Southern with buzzer beater

by Josh Dean

photo courtesy of ULM Athletics

Junior Stephanie Ratliff prepares to inbound vs Georgia Southern Saturday.

Eagles soar past Warhawks

by Josh Dean

The ULM men fell to the Eagles of Georgia Southern Saturday afternoon despite a double digit scoring performance by senior guard Justin Roberson and double-double by senior forward Majok Deng. Roberson’s 20 points mark a career high for the senior.

Part way through the first half the Warhawks found themselves down 16-7 when Roberson netted a pair of three-pointers to put ULM back in contention.

A 7-0 run was sparked which sliced Georgia Southern’s lead to 16-14 with just over seven minutes left.

But the Eagles went on a run of their own to close out the half scoring fourteen of the last nineteen points and taking a 32-21 lead into the locker room.

After the deficit was cut to four points at 43-39 the Eagles again had the answer and went on a 13-3 run midway through the period.

ULM couldn’t find a way to slow down the Eagle’s offensive attack and Georgia Southern increased their

Top Hawks

Justin Roberson Justin Roberson, men’s basketball gaurd, had a career high 20 points vs Georgia Southern which marks the seventh time in his last eight games he has broken the double digit mark in points. It also marks the 25th time in his career he’s crested double digits in scoring. His 20-point effort came on 7-15 shooting from the field including 3-6 from the three-point line.

He also had three steals in the contest and is leading the Warhawks in the category for the second straight year. Roberspn finished with three assists in the game as well.

Daja Chase Daja Chase scored a total of 12 points including seven of those in the fourth. She went 4-6 from the the free-throw line. She also put in the game winner at the buzzer to lift the Warhawks to a 50-49 victory. The victory marked the first conference win of the season. She also was a rebound away from a double-double grabbing 9 during the game. She registered two blocks and a steal as well in the contest. The 5’ 10” guard is entering her second year on the ULM basketball squad. As a freshman she ranked third in points scored, second in assists, and fourth in steals.

shooting percentage to 45.5% from the field in the second. Despite the Warhawks improved offensive numbers they could never close the gap and the Eagles closed out the game with a 66-51 victory.

The Warhawks fell to 6-11 on the year after the loss which marks their fourth in a row. The team returns home to Fant-Ewing on January 21 to take on the Trojans of Troy. The game marks the first of four in a row at home. contact Josh Dean at deanj@warhawks.ulm.edu

With ULM facing a one point deficit and the final clock nearing zero sophomore Chelsea Tieuel fired up a last effort three.

The shot bounced off the rim but senior Ashley Aune charged in and snatched an all important offensive rebound.

She quickly tossed it to sophomore Daja Chase who was cutting in towards the basket from the top left part of the circle.

Chase fired up a jumper from just inside the arc and everyone watched as it swished through the net.

The Warhawks had taken a one point lead at 50-49 with mere seconds remaining on the clock.

A dog pile ensued and Chase was smothered by her teammates.

Chase was fouled on the play and stepped up to the line to miss her free throw.With only a second left on the clock the Eagles inbound was stoled by senior Alayshia Hunter and the game was over.

The contest was a back and forth affair in which neither team could seize the advantage.

After ULM opened the first with an eight point lead the game began to tighten.

At halftime the teams walked into their locker rooms with Georgia Southern holding onto a small 25-20 lead.

The third quater saw the the Warhawks and Eagles trade buckets and the fourth began with Southern clinging to a four point lead.

With seven minutes left in the fourth quarter the Eagles went on a run and built up a seven point lead.

The Warhawks went on a late rally led by Daja Chase who scored seven points in the quarter.

The game stood knotted at 43 apiece with 4 minutes left.

But a late layup by junior Andreanna Jackson and three pointer by Tieuel set up Chase with an opportunity for the buzzer beater.

With the win the women move to 7-7 on the year and claim their first conference win of the season.

The team heads back to January 21 to take on the Trojans of Troy. contact Josh Dean at deanj@warhawks.ulm.edu