Warhawks fall in Sun Belt tournament round one P 8
Student starts custom print business during pandemic P 6
THE STUDENT-RUN NEWSPAPER AT THE UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA MONROE
VOLUME 99 ISSUE 6
www.ulmhawkeyeonline.com
March 8, 2021
Does college prepare students for ‘real life?’ P 3
Budget proposal includes changes for education P 4
Warhawks weigh in on student debt relief P4 Support leads to higher number of LGBT people P 5
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BRIEFS CALENDAR 8
Monday, March
Motivational Monday goodie bag handout, 12 p.m., the Quad
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Tuesday, March Taco Tuesday, 7:06 p.m., 905 N 18th St.
Wednesday, March
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Mommy donations drive, 11 a.m., the Quad
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Thursday, March
CCM Dollar Lunch, 11 a.m., Christ the King Chapel
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Friday, March Road clean up, 1 p.m., Old Sterlington Rd.
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Saturday, March No event planned
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Sunday, March No event planned
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Texas
United States
Fairs, festivals allowed in Phase 3
Senate passes $1.9 Gov. Greg Abbott ends mask mandate trillion relief package
KNOE- Along with a whole host of eased restrictions, Phase 3 brings back fairs and festivals, although a lot of the big ones like Jazz Fest have already been rescheduled for the fall. Right now, outdoor fairs and festivals can be held at 50% capacity with no cap on attendance, but everyone there has to be six feet apart. As far as spring parades and festivals in Metairie, Van Vrancken doesn’t think there will be any of the big events quite yet. The Jefferson Parish Council dropped a measure allowing Mardi Gras parades to roll in May and the parish says St. Patty’s Day parades are still off as it focuses on vaccinations. Vrancken said it’s hard to tell what can happen until the Fire Marshal releases specific guidelines. The Louisiana Crawfish Festival, originally set for March 18, brings in over 120,000 people.
KNOE- Gov. Greg Abbott addressed small business and community leaders of the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce as part of a statewide announcement on Tuesday, March 2, 2021 in Lubbock. During the news conference the governor said “it is now time to open Texas 100 %” Effective Wednesday, March 10, all businesses of any type are allowed to fully reopen. “This must end,” he said before also ending the statewide mask mandate. If COVID-19 hospitalizations rise above 15% for seven consecutive days, the county judge can put orders in place. But under no circumstances can a county judge put someone in jail for not following those orders. Gov. Abbott said Texas will set a oneday record for the number of people receiving vaccines. He indicated more than 216,000 Texans would get their shot Tuesday.
MCT- President Joe Biden’s signature $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill passed the Senate 50-49 on Saturday following a more than 25-hour marathon of amendment votes completed after Democrats settled an intra-party dispute over unemployment aid. The measure, the American Rescue Plan Act, now heads back to the House, where Majority Leader Steny Hoyer said a vote will be held Tuesday. Although some House progressives have complained about changes made by the Senate, none so far has threatened to withhold votes. Democrats aim to have it signed into law next week. Enactment would hand Biden his first legislative victory and set the stage for work this spring on a massive infrastructure and manufacturing recovery bill that he want. The Democratic drive in the Senate stalled out for nearly 12 hours.
Natchitoches
Louisiana
Man arrested after body found at fire KNOE- The State Fire Marshal’s Office has arrested a Natchitoches man for living with the deceased body of a roommate for several months. Ronald Griffith, 58, was booked into the Natchitoches Parish Jail on Feb. 21 on one count of unlawful disposal of remains. Additional charges are possible. Around 10:45 a.m., Natchitoches Fire District #6 responded to a report of a trailer fire located in the 1900 block of Highway 6. Firefighters requested the SFM’s assistance with the investigation following the discovery of a body that appeared to have been dead prior to the fire. The body of a pet dog was also located inside of the residence. While official identification and cause of death are pending an autopsy, the victim is believed to be a 49-year-old transient woman from Mississippi who had been intermittently staying at the trailer with Griffith for the past two years.
TODAY IN HISTORY
HERONS ON THE BAYOU
“Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement.”
March 8 1531: Henry VIII is now recognised as supreme head of church in England by the Convocation of Canterbury.
Helen Keller , author
1898: Richard Straus' "Don Quixote" premieres in Keulen. 1920: Denmark and Cuba join the League of Nations. 1945: The first helicopter is licensed for commercial use. 1967: New Orleans Saints begin selling season tickets.
Front page credits: Main graphic:
1990: New York City's Zodiac killer shoots first victim.
Sunil Bishwokarma Top sidebar photo: Hawkeye archives Top left photo: Sun Belt Conference Top right photo: Saugat Shrestha
photo by Calli Sinclair
Herons on the Bayou is an art project coordinated by Brooke Foy, an assistant art professor, in 2019. Here is one of the many herons that can be found around ULM's campus and the Monroe community.
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OPINION
Graduation
Colleges should teach students 'adulting'
Chloe Chapel Titles. Taxes. Leases. Loans. Money. Mortgages. These are things adults must know how to deal with. But where do they learn it? College students are expected to know how to maneuver through adult life right after they graduate. The second “Pomp and Circumstance” is over, students must find a place to live, do their taxes, find a job and do every other thing it takes to become an "adult." Maybe it’s just me, but I am a year from graduation, and I have no idea how to do my taxes or find a place to live. I don’t even know who to go to for advice. Maybe my mom, but she can’t hold my hand my whole life. This is why universities should have
classes that teach students how to manage adulthood. University seminar classes teach you random things you should know about college. Why isn’t there a class that teaches you about adulthood? I have learned a wide variety of skills in my classes for my future career. Ask me how to write an article about current news, I got you. Ask me about the disciplines of political science, and I can talk for hours. But if you ask me how to write a check or apply for a job, suddenly I'm speechless. According to Forbes, only 13% of U.S. adults say college graduates are prepared for the workplace. College students leave school with the knowledge they need to do their job but not the knowledge as to how to get one. There are many areas where college students suffer because of a lack of knowledge. After college, they might be living paycheck to paycheck because they don’t know how to budget, pay rent that’s more than they can afford or be stuck with credit card debt. According to CNBC, 36% of U.S.
college students have more than $1,000 in credit card debt. Credit cards are often used to pay for rent, food, utilities and other basic necessities because students don’t know how to manage their money. Students get stuck with irreversible problems because of a lack of knowledge. At ULM, I can take a physics of superheroes class, but not a class that teaches me life skills. I am sure that class is great, but will it help me in the real world? Universities need to have classes that teach college students how to transition into adulthood. An elective class that counts for one credit hour would drastically help students. Students would get the opportunity to learn skills they could use for the rest of their lives. It would also give students a mentor to turn to if they have questions about something in adulthood. We will all be forced into adulthood at some point. Why not go into it with some knowledge about taxes, leases, and mortgages?
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Mental health should be prioritized over schoolwork PAGE 8
September 21, 2020
SPORTS
Caitlyn Cullen You're drowning in assignments. You've barely slept. You’re mentally exhausted, but must keep going. Getting a good grade is more important than your mental health—or that might be what it feels like. Because of their busy schedules, college students often prioritize schoolwork over their mental health. Many students feel the only way to get through college is to over exhaust themselves until the point of burnout. According of Healthline, burnout is a state of mental and physical exhaustion that can zap the joy out of your career, friendships and family interactions. Though this may seem like the best way to get through college, poor mental health can cause physical health conditions such as heart disease, high blood pressure and obesity, according to the Mental Health Foundation. If a student doesn’t prioritize their mental health,
they could develop a life-threatening illness before establishing a successful career, which defeats the purpose of overworking. In a world where we are told that hard work pays off, it is no surprise that students often ignore their emotional well-being to get ahead. The reality is mental health should be prioritized over schoolwork. However, it is much easier said than done. Knowing how to identify signs of negative mental health is the first step to improving it. An easy way to take charge of your mental health is to have a consistent schedule. Having a schedule helps your body know what to expect. It also helps identify when you're falling out of your routine, which is a sign of declining mental health. Another COVID-19 friendly way to keep your mental health on track is to go outside. It may seem impossible to have time to go outside, but a quick walk can drastically improve your mood. Even if you do not have time for a walk, you can complete some assignments outside. Finding a way to balance work and personal time is tough. However, it is an important part of keeping up with your mental health. School is temporary. Mental health is forever. Prioritize your mental health because it never goes away. contact Caitlyn Cullen at cullenck@warhawks.ulm.edu
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NEWS
Financial
Students say any amount of debt relief would help Biden supports $10k in loan forgiveness, no legislation has been introduced by Loryn Kykendall
Something is better than nothing. That seems to be the current motto of students facing loan debt. Last month, President Biden rejected the proposal to relieve every borrower of $50,000 in student loan debt. And he reiterated that he only supports $10,000 in debt relief, which is what he’s been saying since last October when he introduced his higher education plan. Biden’s plan says that anyone who makes less than $25,000 annually won’t have to make payments at all. Everyone’s debt will be forgiven after they’ve consistently made payments for 20 years, and borrowers will get $10,000 in relief for every year they work in public service for up to five years. This includes teachers, government workers and nonprofit employees.
And while some would love to get $50,000 of their debt taken away, many students like Jennifer Miranda-Harris would be happy with any kind of relief at this point. Miranda-Harris, a speech and language pathology graduate student, fears the burden of her debt will make it difficult for her and her husband to buy a house one day. She said there’s not a lot Miranda-Harris of help for those facing student loan debt. “I wish [Biden] could forgive it all, but I’d be grateful for $10,000 for sure,” Miranda-Harris said. Higher education expert Mark Kantrowitz told CNBC that relieving $10,000 in students’ debt would act as a kind of stimulus and uplift the economy by helping those struggling the most financially. According to Education Data, the total federal student loan debt in the U.S. is nearly $1.6 trillion. Hawkins There are over 600,000 people in Louisiana with student debt and their total is about $21 billion.
Academics
photo courtesy MCT Campus
SOMETHING, ANYTHING: Last month, President Biden rejected a proposal to relieve each borrower of $50k in federal student loans. He reiterated his support of $10k in relief but no legislation.
But Ashley Hawkins, a junior political science major, isn’t too worried about her loans. She has a couple more years in school and doesn’t have to start paying them off until six months after she graduates. But while she’s not worried about her own debt, she is in support of the relief. She said while any amount of relief would be appreci-
ated, it should be more than $10,000. “I wouldn’t be opposed to the $50,000 forgiveness and I don’t believe anyone with loans would be much opposed to it,” Hawkins said. contact Loryn Kykendall at kykendalllk@warhawks.ulm.edu
Gov. Edwards proposes more education funding by Kaitlin Maness
photo courtesy The Advocate
WRONG SOLUTION: Gov. John Bel Edwards’ budget proposal includes more funding for TOPS and GO Grants, but only a $400 raise for K-12 teachers, which some say will not help the problem.
Louisiana’s overall teacher annual salaries are approximately $3,000 below the southern regional average and $12,000 below the national average, according to the most recent Southern Regional Education Board teacher compensation report. Amy Weems, an assistant education professor, said although teachers would be thankful for the $400 raise, it is not the answer. Weems believes the issue of teacher wages is one that can only be solved by a complete change in how education funding is structured in Louisiana. “To support the future of our teaching profession and ultimately the quality of education we provide to our future generations of students, we must look for robust long-term funding solutions,” Weems said. Holly Middleton, a ULM alumna, said instead of an annual $400 pay raise, teachers should be given an annual $400 tax-free lump sum to spend on their classrooms. “Teachers end up spending more money than you can imagine on supplies and décor for
Gov. John Bel Edwards announced a $36 billion budget proposal last week. The proposal includes changes to Louisiana’s education budget. If the proposal is approved, public colleges like ULM will receive an increase in funding for the GO Grant and TOPS programs, as well as health and retirement costs and salaries. In a KNOE article, Lisa Miller said she believes the increased funding of the GO Grant and TOPS programs could help different types of students access higher education. “We can’t award all [students] a GO Grant because we simply don’t have the dollars that come to us. So, an increase in this funding will allow us to award a lot more students who have that need,” said Miller, the interim vice president of Enrollment Management and University Relations. The budget also includes changes for K-12 public school teachers. If the proposal is approved, public school teachers would receive an annual $400 pay raise. Bus drivers, cafeteria workers and other school support staff mem- contact Kaitlin Maness at bers would receive an annual $200 pay raise. manessk@warhawks.ulm.edu
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NEWS
Sexuality and Gender
Survey shows 5.6% of people identify as LGBT by Chloe Chapel
More Americans are identifying as LGBT, according to a new Gallup study. The percentage of adults in the U.S. that identify as LGBT has increased to 5.6%, which is more than one percentage point higher than the 4.5% who identified as LGBT in 2017. The survey is based on over 15,000 interviews with American adults done over the span of 2020. According to Gallup, this study went more in detail than previous years. Respondents were able to answer more precise questions about their sexuality and gender identity and identify whether they are transgender. Gallup believes the increases could be a result of growing support for equal rights for the LGBT community instead of a shift in sexual orientation from past generations to now. Carly Herrera, the president of ULM’s LAMBDA society, said, “I think there is more awareness so people are able to definitively define
graphic by Sunil Bishwokarma
SIGN OF CHANGE: A 2020 study from Gallup shows not only is the number of people who identify as LGBT growing, but young people are driving those numbers.
their gender and sexuality.” Out of the 5.6% of adults that identified as LGBT, over half—54.6%— identified as bisexual. Next came people that identified as gay at
24.5%, lesbian at 11.7% and transgender at 11.3%. William McCown, the interim school director and clinical psychologist, said these statistics can
benefit LGBT individuals’ mental health by allowing them to be selfaccepting. “These statistics may open people up to starting an important and ac-
cepting dialogue, either with themselves or important others in their lives,” Mccown said. John Sutherlin, a political science professor , agrees with McHerrera Cown and feels that universities can encourage this self-acceptance by allowing students to express themselves in unconditional ways. “If [universities] encourage people to be who they are and provide a safe place for such, I think that everyone benefits. But McCown this requires acceptance and not just tolerance or accommodation,” Sutherlin said. contact Chloe Chapel at chapelcb@warhawks.ulm.edu
Health
Students educate others on kidney health, disease by Loryn Kykendall You go to the doctor one day thinking you have high blood pressure. The doctor finds out you do have high blood pressure, and then says you have something called Chronic Kidney Disease — and you’ve had it for a long time. About 37 million Americans are currently living with kidney disease and most of them don’t even know it. The symptoms often don’t show up until a person has had the disease for a long time. Harris That’s why ULM’s chapter of the Student National Pharmaceutical Association has the Chronic Kidney Disease Initiative, formed by the CDC in 2006. They promote kidney health and raise awareness of kidney disease. This month is National Kidney Month, so the SNPhA is hosting events to educate others on kidney health. According to Tiona Harris, there are over 460,000 people living with CKD in Louisiana. “It is critical that attention be brought to this often overlooked, but increasingly common disease,” Harris said. World Kidney Day is this Thursday, March 11.
The theme is different every year. This year it’s “Living Well With Kidney Disease.” According to Reggie Good, a member of the CKD Initiative, if people proactively get tested for the disease and don’t wait around for symptoms to show up, it’s possible to preserve and even regain function. He said it’s important to take Good preventative measures. “Be mindful of how you live and what you eat and drink,” Good said. “Exercise and a healthy diet can prevent so many health problems.” One of the events planned by the SNPhA is called “Kidneys in the Classroom.” Members will talk to a 4th grade class over Zoom and teach them about the basic function of the kidneys and kidney disease. Damascus Jacobs, vice chairperson of the initiative, said that it’s important for everyone to learn these Jacobs things. Jacobs said that once people learn about kidney health and disease, “They can start taking strides
photo courtesy Yusef Davis
VITAL INFORMATION: The Chronic Kidney Disease Initiative aims to educate others during National Kidney Month about the importance of kidney health and how to deal with kidney disease.
to work against the statistics and inform others. It all starts with education.” The SNPhA will also be hosting a Zumba class on World Kidney Day at 6 p.m. to promote the
importance of exercise for both people with and without kidney disease. contact Loryn Kykendall at kykendalllk@warhawks.ulm.edu
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FREESTYLE
Feature
photos by Saugat Shrestha
JUST WITHIN ARM'S REACH: Divined By Dae brings personalized items to ULM's campus. Delayhia Stipe makes it easy for the Monroe community to truly make their items their own.
Warhawk finds new business in creative hobby Delayhia Stipe explores leadership, creative skills with business idea by Uchechi Owunna
At the height of pandemic boredom, Delayhia Stipe stood in her kitchen in front of a t-shirt designing machine, which had previously been gathering dust, as she waited anxiously for her first design to print. This was the first product ever customized by Divined by Dae. Delayhia Stipe launched her custom print business, Divined by Dae, during the lockdown early in 2020. “I have always been interested in making my personalized items but I did not get that push until COVID-19 happened," Stipe said. "I started making stuff for people and people liked it so I decided to make a business out of it." Chiemeka Onyemechara, who works with Stipe as president of the Ambitious Women Society, said she was not surprised when Stipe told her she was going to start her customizing business. In Onyemechara’s eyes, Stipe has always been innovative and ambitious. Onyemechara Stipe manages her business while working two jobs on and offcampus. She is a member of 31 Ambassadors, the president of the Pre-pharmacy Organization, the vice president of Ambitious Women Society all while juggling her course load as a junior pre-pharmacy major.
“I don’t think there has ever been a difficult time for her,” Onyemechara said. “She is quick with her work and has amazing business and customer skills.” Stipe has a planner that she uses for everything as most of her meetings and activities are set in stone. She usually tells her customers to give her two to three days after payment has been received for her to complete their order. “[My friends and family] are the reason why I am still going. The biggest motivation was the response I got from people. They liked my work and told me to keep pushing,” Stipe said. Stipe’s family and friends have helped and supported her. Even though she doesn’t ask them to purchase any of her items, they buy from her, at full price, all the time. “Being that I have ordered from her several times, her work speaks for itself. It is amazing and highly exceeds any expectations I have for my orders,” Onyemechara said. “Her products are very long-lasting as well.” Every year, Stipe sets monetary goals for herself. This year, she is trying to beat the amount she made last year. She is also trying to grow connections through her business. “This business helps me give back to the community in my special way. It helps me develop my communication and customer interaction skills,” Stipe said. “Being involved with the community and taking orders from people helps me be more professional when I become a pharmacist.” Stipe plans on continuing her business even after she begins pharmacy school in the fall because designing and customizing products is a form of stress relief for her. “One advantage of starting this business in college is that a lot of people like personalized stuff especially in college, so it’s a lot easier for me to get access to customers. Plus college students like to work with people that are around
photo by Saugat Shrestha
A LITTLE SOMETHING DESIGNED BY THE 'DIVINED': Delayhia Stipe adds her own personal touch and style to all her designs, even the ones sourced online, to establish her own brand.
their age group,” Stipe said. One big obstacle to starting your own business in college is miscommunication, according to Stipe. People will try to take advantage of you because you are a small business and in college. Some people will try to downplay your prices and even flat out ignore your business policies. Jalyn LeBlanc, a biology pre-med major who has known Delayhia for more LeBlanc than ten years, said she thinks Divined by Dae is a very professional and unique business that al-
lows Stipe to make great personalized items. “Delayhia is very committed to everything she does. Once she sets her mind to something, she makes sure she gets it done,” LeBlanc said. “This goes along with her business because she is very diligent with her work and makes sure to stick to her due dates and get a spectacular product out for her customers.” Leblanc said she loves the products Stipe makes because they are unique and everyone wants to personalize their items, but never knows who they can go to. contact Uchechi Owunna at owunnaud@warhawks.ulm.edu
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TV Opinion
Music Recommendations
Warhawks: 'Walking Dead' should rot Editors' pick: by Alexis Page
Zombie fever ate up the mid-2000s with pounds of gore and squeamish audiences. In 2010, “The Walking Dead” fused drama and horror with complex characters, excellent zombie makeup effects and satisfied our obsession with living in a zombie apocalypse. Based on Robert Kirkman’s comics, the show has two spinoff series, video games and mobile games. Ten years and seasons strong, many fans have since left the show. Has “The Walking Dead” dragged on for too long—an immortal zombie refusing to die? AMC Networks announced six new episodes for season 10, the first of which aired on Sunday, Feb. 28. An 11th season was confirmed and is now in production. Is it time we ax this show in the head? Caitlyn Cullen, sophomore political science major, left after season six in 2015-2016. Cullen is one of many who believe the show’s spark has died. She also mentions the death of a beloved character back in season four. “I think it should have ended after [season] four,” said Cullen. “Glenn died, then everything got extremely stagnant and somewhat
repetitive.” Adam Craig, a public administration major, agrees with Cullen. “The show is dried up and should have died with Glenn,” Craig said. Cullen addresses how the characters repeat a now-cliché cycle: arrive at a civilization, conquer it, meet a new enemy and destroy them. Laurin Turner, a junior communication major, shares Cullen’s views and stopped watching after season seven. Her favorite characters left and she became generally Turner unimpressed. “It became very repetitive and boring,” Turner said. “I honestly thought they ended the series already. I think they should’ve wrapped up around season eight.” The most beloved characters—Rick Grimes, Carl Grimes, Michonne, and Glenn—either died or were written out for a spinoff. Meanwhile fan favorites like Carol, Daryl and Maggie Greene remain. Not all hope is lost, however. “The Walking Dead” carries a vast fanbase eagerly awaiting every Sunday night. Fans chew their nails hoping their favorite characters survive each season. Gabby Ballew, a junior communication
International tunes to listen to Cameron's pick "Bittersweet Symphony" by The Verve is a song by a British band that I thoroughly enjoy. This song holds a lot of memories and takes me back every time I hear it.
major, loves the show and anticipates the next big battle against new enemies. “I want all these bad people to go away,” Ballew said. “I want to see the family reunited as one.” This means that, even among the people that Ballew get visibly excited when they hear the Walking Dead theme song, there are others that are completely desesitized to it or frankly annoyed by the never-ending show.
Chloe's pick I would recomend ATEEZ's new KPOP album. It has pop, rap and even jazz. I like it because I am able to connect with the music itself and give it my own meaning.
contact Alexis Page at pagean@warhawks.ulm.edu
Movie Recommendations
March watchlist: Health gone wrong by Alexis Page
March is a time to promote women’s history, nutritional health and poison prevention, according to the National Library of Medicine. I want to suggest some movies throwing these out the window. We love movies about people’s lives in danger. Why not use this time to breathe a sigh of relief we are not in these situations?
of advice—keep a firm grasp on your feet. This is one of the best Stephen King adaptations, even winning an Oscar for Kathy Bates, who plays the nurse Annie Wilkes. “Misery” can be found on Hulu and Amazon Prime.
this one.
Joker (2019) One of my favorite movies from 2019, “Joker” highlights why more funding must go to mental health resources. This cautionary tale of society ignoring the impoverished and mentally ill intertwines with an awesome origin story of the beloved DC villain. Laugh your way to HBO Max or Amazon Prime for this.
bound, had diabetes, asthma and much more. The daughter slowly uncovers a grave mystery surrounding her past and mother.
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975) A criminal, played by Jack Nicholson, becomes a ringleader to patients of a mental institution, starting a mighty uproar. Based on a Ken Kesey novel, this shows the poor quality of institutions and sparks debates about adequate care for patients. You can find this on HBO Max and Amazon Prime.
Misery (1990) After surviving a nasty car accident during a snowstorm, an author is rescued by a nurse, his number one fan. One piece
Loryn's pick I like "Libres" by Joaco Teres. I really like this particular song because it makes me feel like I'm on a sunny beach.
Kaitlin's pick Radium Girls (2021) Super Size Me (2004) Fast food is inevitable. You went to Raising Cane’s this past weekend, didn’t you? Director Morgan Spurlock experiments eating nothing but McDonald’s for breakfast, lunch and dinner for a month straight. He documents how America is “the fattest country in the world.” Mosey over to Amazon Prime or YouTube for
Run (2020) This Hulu exclusive keeps your eyes peeled and teeth-gritting. Sarah Paulson plays the mother of a teen plagued with multiple maladies. She was wheelchair-
The most recent on my list, “Radium Girls” covers true events of a deadly health craze from the 1920s—radium, a chemical that causes radiation sickness and death. See how a group of young women fight against corporate capitalism and persecution for the public safety of female workers. March over to Netflix to watch.
contact Alexis Page at pagean@warhawks.ulm.edu
My favorite genre of music is rock while my favorite era of music is the '80s. So it's no surprise I love the Japanese rock band, Buck-Tick. Listen to my favorite song by them called "Kiss Me Goodbye."
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SPORTS
Men’s Basketball
Jaguars jolt past ULM in round one
Baseball
ULM defeats rival Grambling State by Jonah Bostick
photo courtesy ULM athletics
FOR THREE: Forward Russell Harrison pulls up over multiple defenders. by Cameron Jett
The men’s basketball season was brought to an end in the first round of the Sun Belt Tournament by the University of South Alabama. The Jaguars took down the Warhawks 80-72. A trio of juniors helped ULM keep pace with the Jaguars. Forward Russell Harrison finished with 13 points and 13 rebounds, second in each category for the Warhawks. Guard Elijah Gonzales led with 14 points and three steals. Forward Marco Morency led the team with 14 rebounds. He was one point shy of a doubledouble. This back-and-forth matchup saw 14 lead changes and 11 ties. ULM had their largest lead halfway through the second half 65-57. USA’s Michael Flowers went on a scoring streak at this point, finishing the game with 34 points. Senior center Chris Efretuei saw limited play in his final colligate game. Freshman forward Thomas Howell was the primary big for the game. In addition to Efretuei, this was also the final game for guards Erie Olonade and Josh Nicholas. ULM missed a season-high 43 shots, finishing with 37% shooting. Inversely, USA shot 48% from the field and 46% on 3-pointers. ULM scored a season-high 46 points in one half. ULM had a strong game rebounding. Of their 41 total rebounds, 17 were offensive. The team was able to convert these into 11 second chance points. The defense was able to hold USA to just five offensive boards. ULM finished the season with a record of 7-19 and a conference record of 5-13. USA advances to the second round of the Sun Belt Conference Championship to take on the University of Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin’ Cajuns. The Cajuns would emerge victorious against the Jaguars. contact Cameron Jett at jettcm@warhawks.ulm.edu
ULM baseball kicked off their five-game home stretch by defeating Grambling State 9-1 on Wednesday night. Grambling State, after scoring one run in the second inning, was held scoreless for the rest of the game. With the win, the Warhawks improve to 3-2 on the season while the Tigers fall to 0-5. The Warhawks struck early, with one run scored in the first inning off of a Wiley Cleland RBI Groundout. Grambling responded with a solo HR down the left field line by Cameron Bufford. The Warhawks fired back with three more runs scored in the bottom of the second inning. One of which was a Matthew Lee RBI, which occurred after a throwing error from Grambling third baseman Jeremy Almaguer to first base as well as a RBI double hit
by Mason Holt and an RBI single from Trace Henry. The Warhawks would end the inning with three runs, three hits and would take the lead 4-1. Up until the sixth inning, the game remained at 4-1. However, the Warhawks exploded in the bottom of the sixth. With the bases loaded, a ball hit by Henry bounced off of pitcher Antoine Valerio’s leg and into left field, which allowed two runs to come in for the Warhawks. With the game at 6-1, Cleland hit on a 2-RBI single, and extended the lead to 8-1. After that, Ryan Humeniuk hit a sac fly into left field with one out, allowing for a run to score, making the game a 9-1 contest. Cam Barlow earned his second win of the season, and improves his season record to 2-0. He allowed one run, two hits, a walk, and recorded seven strikeouts
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DEFEND THE NEST: Andrew Beesley goes to bat against Grambling State to keep the Warhawks undefeated at home.
over five innings, which matches a career-high. The Warhawks will meet the Tigers once again on March 30, this time at Grambling.
ULM will host Nicholls State on Saturday, March 6 in a doubleheader. contact Jonah Bostick at bostickjm@warhawks.ulm.edu
Softball
Warhawks slump in tournament by Maggie Eubanks
After dropping their midweek game to Northwestern State 1-3, the Warhawks went into this weekend looking to end a five-game losing streak. ULM traveled this weekend to take part in the Courtyard Marriott tournament hosted by first ranked Oklahoma. ULM (3-10) opened the tournament playing the number 18 ranked Missouri (14-3) on Friday. The Tigers started strong, scoring four runs in the first two innings. As ULM could get nothing going on offensively, Missouri was able to plate two more runs in the bottom of the fifth inning, bringing their lead to 6-0. This would be the final score as ULM would finish the game with only two hits from freshman Andie Edwards and senior Alysia Anderson. Amber Coons would take the loss in the circle after allowing four runs, two earned, on five hits, and recording one
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SWING IT: ULM pitcher Gianni Hulett attempts to throw a strike from the mound against first ranked Oklahoma.
strikeout. The Warhawks started Saturday out playing the Sam Houston Bearkats. ULM looked to be turning things around when they scored two runs in
the first inning off freshman Andie Edwards’ 2 RBI double. But, the Bearkats quickly countered with a two-run home run by senior Brookie Malia in the second.
Both teams stayed scoreless until the fifth inning when a single by ULM senior Jayden Mount brought in a run to put the Warhawks up 3-2. This lead did not last as Sam
Houston brought in one run in the sixth and two in the seventh to win over the Warhawks 5-3. ULM finished gameplay on Saturday, taking on the number one ranked team in the nation, Oklahoma. ULM got runners on in the first inning, but after leaving them stranded, the Warhawks were left with few opportunities to get runs across the plate. The Sooners would go ahead in the third inning, scoring seven runs off four hits and two errors. Oklahoma would get two more runs in the fourth inning, giving them the 9-0 mercy rule over ULM. ULM’s Adrianna Chavarria took the loss pitching 2.1 innings allowing four hits, seven runs, and three walks. The Warhawks will look to find the win column again with a doubleheader at home against Grambling Wednesday, March 10 at 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. contact Maggie Eubanks at eubanksml@warhawks.ulm.