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VOLUME 101 ISSUE 9
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Opinion: La. minimum wage fails to meet needs
March 28, 2022
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Students let loose for Spring Fever Week P 10, 11
Warhawks compete for muddy crown at Oozeball P 12
Health students educate public at ‘Spring into Health’ P 7
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BRIEFS CALENDAR
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Motivational Monday, 8:45 a.m., SUB Overhang
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Wednesday, March 30 No events planned
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California
US
Bill to allow death penalty for parents who kill kids
First openly transgender FDA to clear 4th dose judge appointed to bench of COVID vaccine
News Star- A Louisiana House committee advanced a bill this week that would add the death penalty as an option for parents convicted of killing their minor children. House Bill 68 by Baton Rouge Democratic Rep. Barbara Carpenter would add minor children of the offender to the list of victims of the crime of first-degree murder. Carpenter brought up recent cases of Louisiana parents who had killed their children when testifying before the House Criminal Justice Committee. Current law includes all minors under the age of 12 on the list of victims for whom killers can receive the death penalty.
MCT- One of California’s eight newest judges is the first openly transgender person to be appointed to the bench in the Golden State, officials said. Andi Mudryk, 58, will serve as a judge in Sacramento County Superior Court, filling the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Benjamin Davidian, Gov. Gavin Newsom’s office said Friday in announcing a batch of judicial appointments and nominations. “I’m humbled, honored and I’m thrilled,” Mudryk told the Los Angeles Times on Friday. “I’m grateful to Gov. Newsom for creating a vision of California for all.”
MCT- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is poised to clear a fourth dose of the mRNA coronavirus vaccine for adults age 50 and older, looking to shore up protections for more vulnerable groups, a person familiar with the matter said. The authorization could come as early as next week and, for most Americans, it would mean a second booster shot. Currently, only immunocompromised people are eligible in the U.S. for the additional dose. Unlike with previous authorizations, the FDA is expected to stop short of a full recommendation, meaning the option would be open for people who want the shot.
Taliban bans women from flying without men MCT- The Taliban has instructed all airlines operating in Afghanistan to effectively ban women traveling without a male guardian from using their services. According to a document obtained by DPA, the decision was made on Thursday during a meeting at the Taliban border police command at Kabul International Airport. Two employees of Ariana Afghan Airlines, Afghanistan’s national carrier, have confirmed the letter’s authenticity. “It was decided that no woman can travel on any flight without a Mahram,” an official who wished not be named said, using the local term for a male guardian. d
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FUN IN THE MUD
“Feet, what do I need you for when I have wings to fly?”
TODAY IN HISTORY
March 28 1794: The Louvre art museum opens in Paris.
Frida Kahlo, painter
1797: Nathaniel Briggs patents a washing machine. 1845: Mexico drops diplomatic relations with the U.S. 1930: Turkish cities Constantinople and Angora change their names to Istanbul and Ankara.
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31 Ambassadors hosted their annual game of Oozeball last Friday to wrap up Spring Fever Week.
2009: The first cases of H1N1 swine flu are detected in two people in California.
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March 28, 2022
BRIEFS
Career Center
Students show off professional looks at style show The Career Center hosted the Career Style Show last week to show students what professional attire looks like. Hanna Flynn, a business administration major and intern at the Career Center, modeled in the show. She said some attire worn by the models was from the Warhawk Wardrobe, a place where students can get clothing for interviews or professional events. “I thought it would be so fun to show how I had incorporated some of the items I had gotten from the Warhawk Wardrobe into my personal style,” Flynn said. Kelly Morgan, a junior elementary education major who also walked the runway, said that your first impression is always a lasting impression. “Learning professional style is important so you can be memorable,” Morgan said. Mr. ULM, Jared Anders, emceed alongside Miss ULM, Asja Jordan. Anders said it’s important to dress professionally because you never know who you might meet. Jordan said that before an interview, she first asks herself, “What should I wear?” “This event gives students clarity and direction when sifting through their photos courtesy Lanaya Bolden closet or what they need to look for on RUNWAY READY: The Career Center hosted the Career Style Show last week during Spring Fever. Models walked the runway wearing examples of their next shopping trip,” Jordan said. what professional clothing looks like.
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OPINION
Education
Studying abroad gives more opportunities
Kevionna Davis Studying abroad is not an overrated experience. It is a tool that expands the human mind through active learning. On excursions, there is always a chance for individuals to explore knowledge relating to their major. It gives them a new approach to their field, which can provide them with a fresh perspective to take with them when they start their profession. The mind is opened to all kinds of cultural knowledge, which could decrease the chance of cultural ignorance if the participant makes the most of their experience.
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And it’s the best opportunity to learn a new language without as many worries as learning a new language in a regular university structure. In a university structure, students feel more pressured to cram for foreign language tests rather than focusing on learning it for the long run. Their environment may be inadequate to practice in due to the lack of people who
speak the language. The environment while studying abroad puts focus on educating students, especially when it comes to learning a new language. Factors benefiting both students and their education are the main priorities during study abroad programs. A student’s budget also plays a part in studying abroad. Everyone knows that being a student can be hard financially and
this knowledge helps programs be more inclusive. Most events include restaurants, parks and volunteer activities to accommodate their financial needs. And living with a host family promotes a new form of independence, economic responsibility, cultural balance and adaptivity. During the lessons, some people may cultivate a long-lasting friendship, partnership or relationship after constantly practicing with their fellow classmates or the locals. Building these bonds could bring happiness. Eventually, these bonds would lead us to wonder about ourselves, but in a positive light. The best outcome is getting to know yourself better. While away from home you get a chance to learn a lot about yourself from challenges you might face while abroad. When I say challenges, I do not mean it in a competition form but in a form of growth. Studying abroad is an immense opportunity that anyone should take when they have the chance to experience it. contact Kevionna Davis at daviskemi@warhawks.ulm.edu
Social Issues
Men must play larger role in birth control
When most people think of birth control, they think of the pill, which uses hormones to stop ovulation. Women commonly hold the bulk of the responsibility when it comes
to birth control compared to that of men. Women cannot get pregnant alone, yet they are expected to prevent pregnancy alone. People these days have begun to consider sex as more of a casual thing. With this “hookup culture” being more prevalent than ever, it is crucial that the responsibility of birth control be pressed more upon men. According to Planned Parenthood, there are 12 types of birth control. Women have nine forms of birth control while men only have three. Male contraception is not hormonal or long-acting reversible contraception. This means that
when men do decide to undergo some form of birth control, it is permanent and comes along with little to no side effects. Hormonal birth control can have negative side effects for women such as weight gain, headaches, sore breasts, irregular periods, mood changes, decreased sexual desire, acne and nausea, according to the American Academy of Family Physicians. Because women currently hold more responsibility when it comes to birth control, they are often burdened with health and financial side effects. And women are often left feeling
worried and alone when it comes to the possibility of unplanned pregnancy and how to handle such a situation. Because men are not offered as many contraception options as women, they are not as conscious of it. In a way, they don’t care as much. It has never been something men have had to worry about because most of it is up to the woman to handle. Women should not still be experiencing injustice concerning contraception. If it takes two to create a child, two should have to deal with the
precautions and the consequences. There needs to be more awareness spread to males regarding the practice of safe sex and equal responsibility among those involved. Men need to be more educated about the forms of male birth control available to them. In addition, studies need to be done to develop more options for men in the future. In 2022, there is so much research being done on the topic of birth control. It is time that men are held to the same level of responsibility as women in preventing pregnancy. contact Kassidy Taylor at taylorkad@warhawks.ulm.edu
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March 28, 2022
OPINION
Politics
Prices are rising, so should minimum wage
Kylie Cichocki Louisiana is one of five states without a state mandated minimum wage. What this means is Louisiana workers are stuck with the federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour. This wage has not been raised since 2008 and so much has changed in our economy within the past 14 years. It is estimated that the cost of living has risen by 27% according to
the Louisiana Budget Project. Sadly, there is no hope of it being raised in 2022 according to an article by Merdith Galante, an employer with the Square app. In 2018 and 2019, two bills that tried to raise the minimum wage were shut down by displeased businesses. But if businesses don’t want to spend more money on paying their employees, that could lead to unhappy workers and the possibility of them quitting. In 2021, Senate Bill 7 was suggested. This bill proposes steadily raising the minimum wage to $15 an hour through 2026. This bill hasn’t moved much further than a simple proposition. Minimum wage in Louisiana should be raised. The cost of everyday items and necessities have steadily increased over the past 14 years. Adults rely solely on their
income to get necessities, pay rent, raise children and much more. But Louisiana’s minimum wage can only provide the basics and even then, one must be mindful about their spending. This allows no cushion for accidents to happen and no extra money to be put into savings. Raising the minimum wage could also help stimulate the economy and lower the poverty line. Overall the quality of life would rise significantly and help many people go from barely getting by to living a comfortable life. Having more income would help the next generation to do better than the one before it and contribute to society. To keep an average job and a comfortable life, the minimum wage should be raised. contact Kylie Cichocki at cichockikb@warhawks.ulm.edu
Campus
Spring Fever needed a concert
Calli Sinclair Music is a remedy. It’s powerful and has the ability to strengthen, heal and enlighten us as people. Through music, we often find ourselves. You might be listening to your favorite album in your living room at midnight. You might be at a show seeing that band for the first or 10th time. Whatever you’re doing, you’re embracing music. As you’re helping yourself, you’re also supporting the artists. As human beings, we need music. In times like
these, full of stress, we desperately need music. And artists need us. Therefore, I disagree with CAB’s move to not host a spring concert this year. The mask mandate has been lifted. Bands are touring again. Some are traveling the world while others are just revving up. For local artists, the spring concert has been beneficial. For some, it might be their first gig. Because of the spring concert, bands can gain exposure while fueling their passion. These musicians have ranged from out-of-state groups to local talents. When playing the spring concert in 2021, artists Six O’Clock Traffic, Stephen Paul and MainMain impressed many Warhawks when they performed together on one lineup. The artists were able to do what they loved most while students enjoyed the sun and songs. Due to the heavy blow that was
dealt to the music world by the pandemic, artists across the globe have suffered greatly. If we want these artists to continue making music for us, we must continue to support them. Buy merch, stream their music, purchase albums, promote their sounds, help them book gigs and go to shows. A spring concert needed to happen this year, not just for our enjoyment, but for the artists. Being a musician, I understand the desire to let your voice and instruments be heard. A fantastic local group comprised of ULM students, Matressi, has recently emerged from the bayou and would have been a fun headliner for the spring concert if it was happening this year. Hopefully CAB will reconsider next spring. contact Calli Sinclair at sinclac@warhawks.ulm.edu
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March 28, 2022
NEWS
Research
photo courtesy Isaiah Montgomery
photo courtesy Lanaya Bolden
BLOWN AWAY: A severe line of storms swept across the U.S. last week causing heavy rain, wind and multiple tornadoes.
Murphy, 4 students collect data on squall lines Mission backed by $276,000 grant by Chloe Chapel
A line of severe weather caused tornadoes, thunderstorms and severe squall lines across the South last week. According to the National Weather Service, there were 54 confirmed tornadoes. These tornadoes occurred throughout eight states—Louisiana, Texas, Oklahoma, Alabama, Mississippi, Ohio, South Carolina and Virginia. While many people were packing up to get away from the dangerous weather, Todd Murphy, an assistant atmospheric science professor, and four atmospheric science students—Emily Allen, Haniston Holloway, Isaiah Montgomery and Jacob Zeringue— were heading toward the storm. On March 21, Murphy and the students drove to Meridian, Mississippi to spend the night before heading to their site in Demopolis, Alabama the next day. The team went to Demopolis as part of a
two-year field mission which is backed by a $276,000 PERiLS grant. The grant was awarded to Murphy with the goal of studying tornadoes born from squall lines. It is a three-year PERiLS grant with which the first two years will be spent collecting data on field missions and one year compiling data and research. According to Murphy, PERiLS is a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and National Science Foundation project to study the “propagation, evolution and rotation in linear storms.” “A squall is a line of thunderstorms. It’s linear, not thunderstorms that just form. Usually, when a cold front passes, there’s a squall line,” Murphy said. “There are a lot of unanswered questions on the scientific side as to why tornadoes form in squall lines. Some parts might form a tornado, and others do not when everything else looks the same.” ULM’s role in the project is to launch weather balloons and operate Doppler wind LiDAR. Weather balloons can be launched every
45 minutes, but it might take over an hour to get data back. Doppler wind LiDAR on the other hand can “derive a new wind profile about every five minutes.” Murphy said it is important to have both because the atmosphere can change quickly as squall lines approach. “Some of my science objectives for the project is examining how quickly the wind shear evolves immediately ahead of a squall line preceding a tornado,” Murphy said. “The ultimate end goal of the project though is to improve our understanding of how and why tornadoes form in squall lines and hopefully turn that into knowledge that the National Weather Service can use to issue better tornado warnings.” Better tornado warnings help save lives because they allow people more time by more accurately detecting that a tornado has touched down. Isaiah Montgomery, a junior atmospheric science student, said they were able to launch eight weather balloons on Tuesday while watching other teams’ data. “We were monitoring the other data sent
out by other universities and teams participating in PERiLS, and it was very useful to see all of that real-time data and see its impact on approaching storms,” Montgomery said. “Since all of the teams are packed into a relatively small domain, our data creates a high-resolution network that shows small, yet very important, details.” Montgomery is one of three permanent students on the team. The other two are Haniston Holloway and Jacob Zeringue. For each mission, the team consists of four to five students. The other students are chosen from a rotating volunteer pool. Montgomery said getting the experience to research is important no matter what field the students go into after the mission is completed. “Field missions are very important to upcoming meteorologists so that we get experience collecting data,” Montgomery said. “No matter what path we choose, whether it’s graduate school or going into the workforce, research is an incredibly valuable experience and will help us better understand severe weather.” contact Chloe Chapel at chapelcb@warhawks.ulm.edu
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NEWS
Wellness
photos courtesy Alicia Degen
SPRING CLEANING: Students taught members of the community about their health through fun games and activities at the Louisiana Purchase Gardens & Zoo.
Health fair educates community on healthy habits by Loryn Kykendall
Basic knowledge about diabetes, kidney and oral health might seem like common sense to some—but it’s not. And while brushing your teeth can seem like just a boring task, it’s more important than you might think. To give the public basic information about their health, the Christian Pharmacists Fellowship International hosted their annual health fair, “Spring into Health,” last Saturday. Christian Jones, the president of CPFI, said this event is meant to help the public be more educated about their health. The students provided diabetes and osteoporosis screenings and explained to people what their results meant. Participating departments included nursing, medical lab science, dental hygiene, pre-health, pharmacy and occupational therapy. Ashley Barbo, an assistant professor in the College of Pharmacy, is the faculty advisor for CPFI. She’s participated in the health fair for two years and loves serving the community. “We want our community to be healthy,” Barbo said. ”And in order to do that there’s some things that we need to educate them on—making healthy
choices, living a healthy lifestyle.” Angelle Bonin, a first year pharmacy student, educated attendees on the importance of vaccines. Bonin said that because of the COVID vaccine and the growing anti-vax movement, there’s a lot of misinformation going around about vaccines. “It’s really important that people know how efficacious and safe vaccines are,” Bonin said. Meg Hamilton, a doctoral pharmacy student, taught kids and adults alike about the dangers of alcoholism. “Alcoholism affects a lot more people than you think it does,” Hamilton said. According to the 2019 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, about 15 million people 12 and older in the U.S. struggle with an addiction to alcohol. While students gave out informational handouts and with facts, statistics and tips, they also used activities to help children understand. To teach kids about the effects of drinking alcohol, students had them put their head on the end of a bat, with the other end on the ground, and spin. They also had a beach ball with facts about alcoholism written on it. Kids threw the ball around and read whichever facts their hands landed on.
Students from Kitty DeGree School of Nursing used their expertise to teach people about diabetes. Zorria Williams, a senior nursing student, said it’s possible for people to be diabetic and not know, which is why it’s important people get screened and know what symptoms to look out for. “People may have symptoms or a family history [of diabetes] and not even know what diabetes is,” Williams said. According to the CDC, symptoms of diabetes include numbness or tingling in the hands and feet and frequent urination, among others. Dental hygiene students also went to the health fair to teach people about the importance of oral health. Alicia Degen, a senior dental hygiene student, emphasized the significance of mouth pH levels, as it determines the risk for cavities. The students displayed a board with different types of drinks and how their pH level can affect your health. “There are a lot of waters people may think are healthy but in reality, it’s not healthy for your mouth,” Degen said.
contact Loryn Kykendall at kykendalllk@warhawks.ulm.edu
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March 28, 2022
NEWS
Volunteering
NAACP prepares Ronald McDonald house for move by Chloe Chapel
For more than 10 million families across the world, Ronald McDonald House Charities is their saving grace. RMHC is a charity that gives sick children access to medical care while helping families be actively involved in their children’s care. According to RMHC’s website, there are over 375 Ronald McDonald House programs in 45 countries worldwide. Ronald McDonald houses give parents a place to stay near a top hospital where they get meals and psychosocial support as their child receives care. Due to COVID, many houses were forced to shut down—including the one here in Monroe. It had to shut down because the rooms did not have their own bathrooms, but instead they had communal bathrooms. So they were forced to shut down to maintain the wellbeing of staff, families and children. The house in Monroe has not reopened because they are getting a new location in St. Francis Hospital. With no one living in the house, it can be hard to keep up with chores and housework.
The NAACP volunteered to help Georgia Street, the executive director of the Monroe Ronald McDonald House, with some of the duties so she wasn’t left to do them alone. Students went to the house and did chores inside and outside of the house such as wiping down the counters, sweeping, moving sandbags and cutting branches off a tree. La’Chele Green, the president of the NAACP, said the NAACP wanted to help make the transition to St. Francis easier on the Ronald McDonald House workers and families. “NAACP volunteered at the Ronald Mcdonald House because we wanted to teach our members about something new— about people, cooperation, compassion and themselves,” Green said. RMHC is very important to people like Street, who has put in endless hours to make sure families feel loved and supported when they’re at their lowest times. Street shared stories of families that lived in the Monroe house with students to show them that their volunteer work does make an impact. Street told students about three fami-
lies who stayed at the house during the same time and had children in neonatal care. One of the mothers almost had her baby taken away because he had Fetal Alcohol Syndrome. “The other mothers decided that she should not lose her baby, that she should be given a chance to get her life together,” Street said. “They got everything that the mother could possibly need to take care of her baby, and they gave it to her for Christmas.” Because of their gifts, the mother was able to take her home baby. Street explained that even though she appreciates the help the NAACP provided, it is families like this that students are helping the most. Green said she and other members enjoyed hearing Street’s stories because it served as a reminder that we should all stick together as a community. “Life has so much to offer if we remember to look beyond ourselves,” Green said. “We have to give back to those who paved a way for us.” photos by Calli Sinclair
contact Chloe Chapel at chapelcb@warhawks.ulm.edu
NEW BEGINNINGS: The Ronald McDonald house in Monroe will move to the neonatal unit in St. Francis Hospital.
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March 28, 2022
NEWS
Politics
Ketanji Jackson completes confirmation hearings by Loryn Kykendall
Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson’s confirmation hearings ended last Thursday. Jackson was nominated to become the next Supreme Court justice by President Biden on Feb. 25. If confirmed by the Senate, Jackson will be the first Black woman Supreme Court justice. At the confirmation hearings last week, Jackson spent two days being questioned by the Senate Judiciary Committee. According to CNBC, the committee is expected to vote on April 4. Then the Senate will also hold a final vote for which the date has not been set. However, according to CNN, they plan to confirm Jackson before Easter. For Jackson to be confirmed, she needs a majority vote from the 100-member Senate. This means she needs at least 51 senators to vote in favor of her confirmation. Since there are 50 Democratic and 50 Republican members, Jackson can be con-
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firmed with the vote of only one Republican member. If all 50 Democrats vote for her and none of the Republicans do, Vice President Kamala Harris will vote as the tiebreaker.
During the two days of questioning, senators grilled Jackson with questions ranging from her definition of the word “woman” to whether it’s her agenda to incorporate critical race theory into legal systems. Jackson is currently a judge on the U.S.
Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit. She was confirmed to that position in 2021. Jackson is also a former law clerk for Justice Stephen J. Breyer, who she will replace on the court if confirmed. Breyer announced his retirement on Jan. 27. Jackson received her undergraduate degree from Harvard and graduated from Harvard Law School in 1996. In 2009 President Obama nominated Jackson to serve as the vice chair of the U.S. Sentencing Commission and she was confirmed to the position in 2010. She was also confirmed as a judge on the U.S. District Court for D.C. in 2013. From 2005 to 2007, Jackson was a federal public defender. If she’s confirmed she will be the first Supreme Court justice to have been a federal public defender. If confirmed, Jackson will be one of three liberal justices on the court as the other six are conservative. contact Loryn Kykendall at kykendalllk@warhawks.ulm.edu
Aviation
Professors host drone workshop for middle, high school students by Chloe Chapel
Drones are one of the new technological advances the world is adapting to. Their growth in popularity means more people need to be trained to operate them. The ULM Aviation program quickly accommodated the drone’s popularity by offering a degree in Unmanned Aircraft Systems Management. Middle and high school students who wished to learn about UAS technology, regulations and have handson flying experience attended free drone workshops this month hosted by UAS management professors David King and Darrion Flunder-Jenkins. These workshops were held on three Saturdays in March. In the mornings, the students met on the second floor of the SUB to learn about UAS technology and regulations. They then headed to Bayou Park in the afternoon to experience flying drones themselves. Students had the opportunity to fly three drones that all use different controllers to propel.
contact Loryn Kykendall at kykendalllk@warhawks.ulm.edu
One of the drones costs $6,000 and has a video camera attached to the bottom that can take 360° video. Blair David, an instructor in the School of Management, helped with the workshop by providing his own drone for students to fly. David prevented students from crashing by telling them which direction to go and when. Students also asked questions about David’s drone. One student asked, “What could make the drone crash?” “We got up so high a minute ago that a bird started chasing us […] so birds could knock it down,” David said. King said that 95 students showed up on the last day from cities across Louisiana. Some students came from as far as Baton Rouge from Helix Aviation Academy, and others came from Neville High School in Monroe. photo by Chloe Chapel
contact Chloe Chapel at chapelcb@warhawks.ulm.edu
FLYING HIGH: Middle and high school students headed to Bayou Park to get drone lessons from trained ULM professors.
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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
photos by Calli Sinclair
Glow in the dark golf lights up Bayou Park by Maggie Eubanks
CAB went to infinity and beyond for Spring Fever this year. Last Monday, the bright lights of 18 mini golf holes lit up Bayou Park. Each hole of golf brought its own challenge. From surprising twists and turns to farmhouses and ramps, you never knew what you were going to get. Every student that attended the event first received a free burger and chips. After eating, everyone received a golf ball that lit up the color of your choice and a club to hit the course. At least 100 students came to play golf. Senior CAB member Wumi Ariwajoye said the event went really well and CAB was excited to do an
event that switched things up for students. “We decided to do a glow in the dark golf because we wanted to do something different for the students. Every year you got to switch it up,” Ariwajoye said. “There is a total of around 100 putts and there is only like two left on the rack, so a lot of students showed up and came out. It was a really nice night and a really nice turnout.” Freshman biology major Natalie Wilson enjoyed the set-up of the event and the opportunity to hang out with friends. “The games were really cool. I liked how they had everything set up and the neon glow balls and everything,” Wilson said. Freshman secondary education major Ava Townley thought the
LIGHT IT UP: Friends take turns hitting their neon golf balls onto the course.
event would be a great way to connect with people. “I saw it on the advertisements and it just looked like a good time to come and connect with people,” Townley said. Students had the opportunity to go through two different courses, each with nine holes. The first course was much easier than the second with more straightforward challenges. But the second set of holes gave everyone a much bigger challenge. Glow golf was a great way to start Spring Fever and got students excited about the week to come. CAB definitely hit a hole-in-one with this event.
contact Maggie Eubanks at eubanksml@warhawks.ulm.edu
NATURAL ENERGY: DOMO Nutrition provides teas for students that need a pick me up.
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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
ACE IN SPACE
photos by Calli Sinclair
OUT OF THIS WORLD: Students watch as members of the Nepalese Student Association carefully draw henna tattoos on their arms (left). Students attempt to toss rings onto the Whataburger cup in hopes of winning a prize (right).
Greek Life
Step Show displays tradition, unity by Lauren Polson
STEPPIN’ INTO THE ‘90s: Sororities and fraternities step into the spotlight and carry on traditions of the NPHC.
The National Pan-Hellenic Council ended Spring Fever Week with a bang as fraternities, sororities and two community groups stepped into a competition they prepared for all year. Dancing, stepping and strolling are rooted in the traditions of the NPHC. Sigma Gamma Rho vice president Kiauna Rollins said, “Stepping is a way of expressing ourselves and all of the energy our founders put into our values and dispersing those into the community creatively.” Steppin’ N2 Da 90s was a fantastic show that displayed students’ talent and dedication to their chapters.
Members said they spent up to three hours every day trying to get every element perfect for this competition. Each routine could last up to 15 minutes. Alexia West, a senior computer information systems major and member of Delta Sigma Theta, said that they spent extra time coming up with steps that were “not only good but difficult.” West believes that collaboration and hard work played a massive part in making the performance unique, but sisterhood put them on top. Each sorority and fraternity created their spin on the 1990s theme, and classic ‘90s music made the audience get up and
dance with them. This production was a glimpse into the culture, traditions and collaborations of NPHC life. Standing in the crowd, alumni and current students strolled across the stage and field during intermissions, showing the strong pride that each member and alumni has for their chapter. Throughout the competition, people in the audience cheered on their sorority or fraternity with their specific call. While it was a competition, each chapter went out there to have fun and express themselves. contact Lauren Polson at polsonln@warhawks.ulm.edu
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Campus Event
CRUISIN’ FOR AN OOZIN’: Teams fight until the end for the title of Certified Oozeball Winners.
31 Ambassadors spike it to the ‘90s with Oozeball
by Lauren Polson
What do you get when you combine mud, volleyball and crawfish? The only answer is ULM’s annual Oozeball competition. And this year’s theme was everyone’s favorite decade—the ‘90s. Hosted by the 31 Ambassadors, Oozeball is a perfect time to watch fellow students trek through mud while getting a tan or making new friends. 31 Ambassadors president Kelly Morgan said, “A muddy game of volleyball gives students the chance to come out and be themselves with friends surrounding them.” To Morgan, Oozeball is not just a competition but a day where students can let loose and have fun in the mud. This is one of the few events where organizations across campus participate and collaborate to form teams. Twenty-eight teams from campus believed they would walk away as champions of their bracket, but only one would succeed. 31 Ambassadors invited Chris Williams to DJ the event, and other fun games were provided for those outside of the pits. Three Daddies Crawfish provided mudbugs for everyone to enjoy while watching the teams compete. Before the student tournament officially began, the
faculty had to jump in and test the water. Everyone gathered around as the rigorous game of Oozeball started, and each faculty and staff member on the team slipped and slid through the mud, with one team coming out on top. Laughter and cheers came from the players waiting in anticipation for the bracket to update. Oozeball shows the genuine comradery and spirit of the ULM students. Of those 28 teams, only three survived the battle to the top. The first team to reach the championship was in the men’s bracket, then they continued to become the 2022 Certified Ooze Winners. Quickly after that, the co-recreational bracket ended with the Pill Splitters on top. The tournament’s last game determined the champions of the women’s bracket, leaving the Ball Busters to take the title for 2022. One member of the Certified Ooze Winners, Creek Baham, a first year pharmacy student, said he loves Oozeball. “It isn’t that often that everybody in the university comes out to play a sport together and enjoy it,” Baham said. photos by Rachael Restelle
contact Lauren Polson at polsonln@warhawks.ulm.edu
PLAYING DIRTY: Competitors dive through the mud to make a game-winning shot.
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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Crossword
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SPORTS
Softball
ULM skids in SBC series after in-state victory
photos by Samir Gurung
YOU’VE GOT TO BE LION: Before falling to the Mountaineers, ULM had a shutout 4-0 win over the SLU Lions last Wednesday. by Maggie Eubanks
The Warhawks only pulled out one win in their three home games this week. After winning against Southeastern Louisiana 4-0 last Wednesday, ULM (17-10) started out the week strong. But after losing twice to App State (17-11), the Warhawks finished the week out with a lot to work on. Head Coach Molly Fichtner commented on the two losses. “A loss—L.O.S.S.—for us stands for ‘Learning Opportunity Stay Strong,’ and we have told our team before, ‘if you’re not learning, it is a loss,’ and we just have to get better each day,” Fichtner said. “The more we are put in these positions, the more experience we are going to get. That experience will be better for us in the long run.” ULM lost the first game to App State 6-3 and the second 6-7.
The Warhawks pulled their win against the Southeastern Lions off a stellar performance from freshman pitcher Kinsey Kackley. She allowed only two hits in a full seven innings of work and struck out five. “I can’t say enough about the great job Kinsey did in the circle because any time you throw a seven-inning shutout to a team like that, that’s a big deal,” Fichtner said. “To be a freshman and go in there and allow only two hits, that’s elite status, that was awesome.” Sophomores Andie Edwards and Lordes Bacon along with senior Kennedy Page were the leading offensive producers for ULM. Edwards hit her second home run of the season in the second inning to give the Hawks the lead 1-0. Bacon went 2-2 with a walk and Page went 2-3 at the plate. Junior Kennedy Johnson and freshman Jacelyn Buck also had a combined three RBI in the game.
In the series opener against App State, ULM could not string together a timely hit leaving nine Hawks stranded on base throughout the game. Pitching also did not have a great performance as three home runs by the Mountaineers’ right fielder made the difference in the 6-3 loss. Senior Adrianna Chavarria was given the loss after replacing relief pitcher freshman Victoria Abrams. Chavarria recorded nine strikeouts in 5.2 innings of relief. Through three pitchers, the Warhawks issued eight walks during the game. The second game of the App State series saw ULM hitting the ball much better. But the Warhawks could not get enough runs across the plate to mount the rally of the Mountaineers. ULM had the lead through the majority of the game after scoring five runs in the second
after two hits and a pair of errors from the Mountaineers’ defense gave the Hawks the lead 6-1. Page had three RBI in the game off her twoout double in the second. Despite the offensive production from the Warhawks, a fifth inning grand slam from App State pushed them ahead to take the win 7-6. “We just have to be more consistent,” Fichtner said. “On the positive side, we played errorless defense, but we gave up too many walks again today and then gave up a big hit. That big inning is what got us.” ULM will be on the road against McNeese on Tuesday at 6 p.m. and will play an away series against UT Arlington starting Friday at 6 p.m. contact Maggie Eubanks at eubanksml@warhawks.ulm.edu
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SPORTS
BRIEFS Women’s golf finishes 4th at USA After shooting a 29-overpar 317 in the second round, the ULM women’s golf team shaved 16 strokes off that total, firing a 13-over 301 in the third round to finish fourth at 52-over par 916 in the 17team field at the Bama Beach Bash, played at the par-72, 6,002-yard Gulf Shores Golf Club. Three Warhawks, Alessia Mengoni, Chantal Dueringer and Charlotte Fourdraine placed among the top 25 in the 99-player field. Originally scheduled as a three-day tournament, the final 36 holes were played on Monday, March 21 with the potential for severe
thunderstorms in the forecast for Tuesday. ULM joined two other Sun Belt Conference teams that placed among the top four teams on the leaderboard at the Bama Beach Bash, with tournament-host South Alabama claiming the title at 30-over-par 894 (295-303296), followed by Texas State at 37-over 901 (293-305-303) and Dartmouth at 40-over 904 (300-304-300). The Warhawks’ top finisher was Mengoni, who recorded her second consecutive top 10 performance of the spring and fourth of the 2021-22 season, with a 9-over-par 225.
Opinion
ULM should set sights on competitive shooting team
Volleyball star transfers after 1 season ULM volleyball will be without their two scorers in their 2022 season. Avery Cole, a freshman outside hitter who made her debut in 2021, has transferred to Gardner-Webb University. Cole announced the news on Twitter last Thursday. This announcement comes after she recorded 217 kills and was just one of four Warhawks to break the 100-kill mark last season. Cole is the second Warhawk to transfer out of ULM following the 2021 season. She was second in kills for ULM behind senior Cali Assaley, who led the Warhawks in scoring in 2021. Assaley announced she would be transferring to the University of Buffalo earlier this year. Cole posted a season-high in kills in a riveting five-
set comeback victory over Louisiana Tech last fall. Her 26 kills on a .408 attacking percentage allowed ULM to take three sets in a row to secure the win. ULM finished 5-27 in 2021 after a 3-2 start to the season. The Warhawks were 1-15 in Sun Belt Conference play. ULM was eliminated in the first round of the SBC Championship by Georgia Southern. Cole scored 10-plus kills in five contests last season. The Warhawks were 4-1 in those games. Cole also helped ULM secure a win in the opening of SBC play. She delivered 18 kills on .279 attacking percentage to take down Georgia State at home.
graphic by Sunil Bishwokarma
Carley Nail It’s time that Louisiana welcome the collegiate discipline of rifle shooting sports, and ULM should be the first to make a team. Rifle shooting has been an official sport of the NCAA since the 1980s, but not many schools have taken up the sport. According to Louisiana Sportsman, Louisiana 4-H Shooting Sports won the 4-H Shooting Sports National Championship in 2021 and 2019 after the 2020 competition
was canceled due to COVID. Most of these students competed in smallbore or air rifle and would be an asset to any team. But because the discipline is not offered here, many Louisiana high school students that are great shooters either give up the sport or transfer to out-of-state schools. Kentucky, Texas Christian and Ole Miss are the most known universities that have competitive rifle teams. If ULM made a rifle team it would be an investment of time and money. But the outcome would be worth it. According to NCAA Rifle, there are only 14 universities that compete in the National Championship. That means there are only 14 teams to beat, and I like those odds. With the amount of shooting talent that Louisiana has, if there was a nearby team available with the right coaching, it would definitely be a
threat. Many local businesses would jump at the chance to sponsor a collegiate rifle team, especially since Louisianans are known for their gun toting. Even if the team had to start out as a club first before becoming a part of ULM Athletics, this is a way to bring a new group of people to campus that didn’t have a place before. Many colleges have ROTC where you can participate in many shooting disciplines, but finding a college that competes in specifically NCAA rifle is more difficult. Having a rifle team opens the university up to the opportunity to master a sport that none of the other Louisiana schools compete in. We might not be the best at football or basketball, but we could be great at competitive shooting.
contact Carley Nail at nailcn@warhawks.ulm.edu
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SPORTS
Baseball
photos courtesy ULM Athletics
PUSHOVER PANTHERS: Cole Cressend (left) picked up the win Saturday over Georgia State. Travis Washburn (right) celebrates his walk-off home run last Friday.
Warhawks win 3 in all important week Warhawks revived after 1-9 start by Jonah Bostick
CONFERENCE CHASE: ULM stands in fourth place in the Sun Belt after Saturday with a record of 8-13 and 4-1-1 SBC record.
The ULM baseball team went into the week with only five wins and were looking to take advantage of a week full of baseball which included a Sun Belt Conference matchup versus Georgia State. The Warhawks nabbed a convincing win over the Lumberjacks last Wednesday before taking narrow wins over the Panthers on Friday and Saturday. Before that, the Warhawks had to take on Stephen F. Austin from the piney woods of East Texas. The Lumberjacks also came into the week struggling with a 4-13 record. In the first inning, SFA got off to a 2-0 lead with two one-RBI singles. But the Lumberjacks weren’t ready for ULM’s response—eight runs in the bottom of the first inning. This assault would be highlighted by a three-run homer from Grant Schulz and a grand slam from Mason Holt. The Warhawks led 8-2. “I was just hacking early,” Holt said when discussing his grand
slam. “The times I’ve come up this year with the bases loaded, I’ve taken too many pitches, I feel like. I was just looking for the first one available and trying to hit it hard.” ULM head coach Michael Federico was also impressed with the eight-run first inning. “I’m super proud that the offense came and gave us the eight spot,” Federico said. SFA cut the lead to four by the bottom of the seventh inning with home runs in the fifth and seventh innings. ULM responded with a four-run inning, which included a two-run homer by Caleb Sterling. ULM held on 13-6 to sour SFA’s trip back home. In their seven-point margin of victory, ULM used use seven pitchers throughout the game, including Henry Shuffler who would collect the win. The top hitter for the Warhawks was Holt, whose final stat line was two-for-four at the plate with a grand slam and one walk. Friday night’s matchup sold runs at a premium and needed more than just nine innings. ULM tied the score up at 3-3 in the seventh inning after losing its initial 2-1 lead. Carson Orton pitched for the rest of the game after stepping up to
the mound in the top of the eighth inning. “It’s a lot easier than watching,” Orton said, who collected the win. “I’d rather be out there. My heart is a little slower out there on the mound.” Orton kept his team alive as they entered extra innings. He stepped off the mound for the final time after the top of the 11th. He watched from the dugout as Travis Washburn stepped to the plate and sent the ball sailing out of the park and put the Panthers to bed. The two-run home run gave ULM a 5-3 win. Game two solidified that five was ULM’s lucky number as they went on to clinch the series with a 5-2 win. The game fell apart for the Panthers on the mound in the seventh inning. The Warhawks led 3-2 in the seventh but two wild pitches by the Panthers sent two ULM runners home and extended their lead to 5-2. Georgia State’s batting luck ran out through the rest of the game. They struck out in the top of the ninth inning and ULM clinched its first SBC series of the season. contact Jonah Bostick at bostickjm@warhawks.ulm.edu