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BRIEFS CALENDAR
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Monday, March
Midterm goodie bag handout, the quad, 11 a.m.
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Tuesday, March
AWS Women History Month Bingo Night, Walker 1-101, 6 p.m.
Wednesday, March 16 Sigma Tau Delta One-Act Play Reading, Walker 2-72, 7 p.m.
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Thursday, March Dodge, Duck, Dip, Dive and Dodge, Activity Center, 5 p.m.
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Friday, March
The Children’s Coalition: Stepping into a Healthy Spring, Origin Bank Family Garden, 10 a.m.
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Saturday, March
Browse on the Bayou, ULM, 10 a.m.
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Sunday, March No events planned
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Legislative map lawsuit expected next week
LA County offers anti- Biden suspends trade Troops move westward, COVID pills to infected with Russia amid war expand across Ukraine
News Star- Civil-rights groups are expected to file at least one lawsuit in federal court within the coming week over new voting district maps for the Louisiana Senate and House that would go into effect for the 2023 elections. Neither map increases the number of majority-Black seats in the Louisiana Legislature, which civil-rights organizations contend violates the federal voting-rights law. Gov. John Bel Edwards announced Wednesday night he would not veto the maps. However, he emphasized that he found both maps problematic because neither increased the number of majorityBlack districts in the statehouse.
MCT- Los Angeles County this week launched the “test to treat” COVID-19 program announced by President Joe Biden in his State of the Union address, which offers anti-COVID pills for free to newly infected people who get tested, or show their test results, at select pharmacies with on-site clinics. In L.A. County, 20 CVS health clinics are participating in the program. Plans are underway to expand the program to other pharmacies and clinical sites. The antiviral pills offered in the “test to treat” program are Paxlovid, manufactured by Pfizer, and molnupiravir, made by Merck & Co., which treat mild to moderate COVID.
MCT- President Joe Biden announced Friday that the U.S. would suspend normal trade relations with Russia on Friday. This is part of the ongoing effort to punish President Vladimir Putin for his unprovoked war in Ukraine. “Putin is the aggressor and he must pay the price,” Biden said in remarks from the White House. Biden declared that sanctions already imposed by the West are “crushing” Russia’s economy and warned that Moscow would pay “a severe price” if it deploys chemical or biological weapons in Ukraine, as the White House suggested this week it might be plotting to do.
MCT- Russian forces widened their bombardment of Ukraine on Friday, attacking more major cities, moving toward Kyiv and inching westward while also pounding targets farther from the front line. The intensified assault came even as the United States insisted diplomacy still had a role in the conflict and as Moscow pressed its propaganda war at the United Nations, with the specter emerging of a Russian biological or chemical attack. President Joe Biden on Friday turned up economic pressure on Moscow, an “aggressor” that “must pay the price,” he said, revoking trade relations and banning Russian products like diamonds and vodka. d
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PEACE, LOVE AND GAMBLING
“Don’t get so busy making a living that you forget to make a life.”
TODAY IN HISTORY
March 14 1794: Eli Whitney receives a patent for the cotton gin, an invention that revolutionized America’s cotton industry.
Dolly Parton, singer
1923: Warren G. Harding becomes the first president to pay taxes. 1951: United Nations forces recapture Seoul during the Korean War.
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CAB hosted its annual Casino Night last week as a way for students to relax and have fun during midterms.
1973: Future U.S. Senator John McCain is released after spending more than five years as a prisoner of war in Vietnam.
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BRIEFS
Academics
$100,000 grant to fund education scholarships
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LEARNING TO TEACH: ULM’s Educators Rising program will receive a $100,000 grant from Regions Bank on March 17. The grant will fund scholarships for the next five years for students enrolled in one of ULM’s education programs.
This Thursday, Regions Bank will present a $100,000 grant to ULM’s Educators Rising program. Educators Rising is a nonprofit organization that helps future educators both in high school and in college. ULM launched the Educators Rising pilot program in two local high schools three years ago. Amy Weems, an associate professor of education, said there is a shortage of qualified and committed teachers in Louisiana. “The goal was to create a comprehensive education pathway that includes key content and development of skills to prepare high school students for their transition in a teacher preparation program such as the ULM School of Education,” Weems said. The grant will be used to provide two scholarships per year for the next five years, and will assist in retaining students in the School of Education. To receive a Regions Bank
Scholarship, students must be in good standing with the university and have at least a 2.5 GPA. They also must have completed a Regions Bank ULM Educators Rising partner program. Incoming freshman recipients can renew the scholarship for up to eight semesters. All other students recipients can renew the scholarship for the remaining semesters needed to complete a four-year degree. The grant presentation will mark the first ULM Educators Rising Campus Day on March 17 in the SUB ballrooms. President Ronald Berry will also speak at the event, along with keynote speaker Eric Davis, who was the 2018 Louisiana Teacher of the Year. For more information about the scholarship the ULM Pre-Educator Pathway or Educators Rising, contact Weems at weems@ulm. edu or 318-342-1280.
Technology
Campus drone workshops teach high school students ULM is hosting three free drone workshops for middle and high school students this month. The first two were March 5 and 12, and the third will be March 26. Students will practice flying drones in Bayou Park. Leading the workshops will be David King and Darrion Flunder-Jenkins, ULM’s unmanned aircraft systems management professors.
Students will begin by leaning about UAS technology and regulations before going to Bayou Park to practice flying the drones. ULM is the only university in Louisiana that offers a degree in UAS Management, and one of less than 100 institutions in the nation in the FFA’s Unmanned Aircraft Systems Collegiate Training Initiative.
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FLYING INTO THE FUTURE: Local high school students are participating in campus workshps this month. They’re learning about unmanned aircraft systems technology and have the opportunity to fly drones. The third and final workshop is March 26.
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OPINION
LETTER TO THE EDITOR by Stanislava Prosvietova Nineteen days ago, on Feb. 24th, russia invaded Ukraine at 4 a.m. Since then, the life of every Ukrainian around the world stopped. Thousands of people were forced to leave their houses in order to save their lives and the lives of their kids. People sleep in underground shelters for four to five days at a time, not having food, fresh air, light or warmth. They are cold, hungry, scared and angry. People ask me, “How are you?” Honestly, I don’t know what I am supposed to answer. I say I’m okay, but I’m lying because I’m not. None of us are okay right now. Yes, my family is as safe as possible right now. But it doesn’t mean I feel calm. My land is being destroyed. One big enemy came to my country and is trying to take our freedom and spirit. I feel the pain of every victim who was killed or suffered from russian troops. My anger rises with every explosion in a Ukrainian city I see in the news. None of us will ever be able to forgive Putin and all people who supported him. Right now, it’s already a third World War, where russia fights with the whole world and Ukraine fights for the whole world. This phrase perfectly describes what is going on. I want to tell you little bit about what is happening at my home right now, and by home I mean all of Ukraine. Russian soldiers kill civilian people and they shoot at kids and women. They don’t allow any green corridors and humanitarian help for people who are in shelters. They bomb apartment complexes and burn houses. They shoot civilian cars on roads when people try to go somewhere to deliver help to others or are just trying to save themselves. They don’t allow people to evacuate, which is not letting them eat or get to a warm place. They use kids and women as living shields. Yesterday, we got information that a boy 7-years-old died because of dehydration in a bomb shelter, where he had to stay five days in a row without any ability to go outside and get food or water. And today they bombed a maternity hospital in Mariupol. Kids and moth-
ers are under the rubble. Yes, russia knew there was a hospital, because 4 hours before this one of their ministers said, “They raise nazi kids there, and we can’t allow that to happen.” Russian troops are turning our cities to dust, cities that people were building for so many years and dedicated all their lives to. People who do that, who come to another country and kill everything they see are not people—they are monsters. Many people think they can do nothing about it, but everyone can. We are all helpful when we are together. I urge you not to be silent. Talk about it and raise awareness. Join protests in your city for Ukraine, donate to the Ukrainian army or funds providing humanitarian help. Even $5 helps a lot right now! Ask your governors to impact the decision of President Biden to close the skies over Ukraine or to provide gear, equipment and air fighters. If you still think it is far away, let me remind you that russia is only 4 kilometres away from the U.S. Part of russia and part of Alaska are just five minutes away from each other. Over the past 30 years russia was involved in 10 wars, not counting the one they started with Ukraine two weeks ago. When we stop Putin and stop russian invasions in different countries, not only will Ukraine be free, numbers of other territories will also sleep calmly after that. Today he already said the worst is yet to come. But we can change it to “The worst time for russia is coming.” The world has to stop him now to avoid horrible outcomes. Russia is a terrorist country. They lost all respect in the world and showed their real face. Also, please, don’t call it a “Ukrainian crisis.” It is a war—a war that russia started against Ukraine to try to take our freedom, which never will happen! If you want to help Ukraine, you also can always contact me via email or on my phone number at 318-5476475. I will be glad to hear from you, and provide you all the information on how to help Ukraine! Note: “russia” is written with a lowercase letter on purpose.
contact Stanislava Prosvietova at prosvietovas@warhawks.ulm.edu
Holiday
Stay away, don’t pinch me
Carley Nail No need to fear, the month of green is here. But if you are scared of people touching you without permission, there is need to fear. College students are too old to be pinching people for not wearing green on St. Patrick’s Day. Someone not wearing green is not a good excuse for a grown person to pinch them.
As a person who is not too fond of people touching me, I used to get nervous on St. Patrick’s Day in elementary school—especially if I forgot to wear green. It was more acceptable then because most children don’t know any better or don’t think about the fact that they might be crossing another’s boundaries by unexpectedly touching them. But as people over the age of 16, this should not be a problem. I’m not saying that you can’t make fun of your friends for not wearing green or maybe even pinch them if you know them well. But don’t pinch acquaintances or people you do not know. It seems like a small innocent act, but it makes some uncomfortable. You can celebrate St. Patrick’s
Day without interfering with one’s personal space and disrespecting other people’s boundaries and bodies. For example, you can make green food, go looking for shamrocks or even visit one of the local Irish pubs. But pinching is unnecessary. This is a passed down tradition that’s supposed to be amusing, and I certainly don’t think it will end anytime soon. But be aware of what you are doing and how others may perceive what you are doing to them. Not everyone likes a random person grabbing them—even if it’s just for holiday fun.
contact Carley Nail at nailcn@warhawks.ulm.edu
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March 14, 2022
OPINION
Politics
Let’s pass the Equal Rights Amendment
Loryn Kykendall Imagine a world where women are paid the same as men. Where women have the right to do what they choose with their bodies. Where they have equal rights.
It feels like it’s just around the corner—like we’re almost there. But that’s what people thought in 1923 when the Equal Rights Amendment was first introduced. And that’s what they thought in 1972 when Congress finally passed it. But here we are in 2022, and it’s still not in our constitution. The ERA should be ratified as the 28th Amendment to the Constitution. The ERA is short and simple. It states: “Equality of rights under the law shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any state
on account of sex. The Congress shall have the power to enforce, by appropriate legislation, the provisions of this article.” What this means is that if the ERA was a constitutional amendment, no laws could be made to inhibit equal rights based on sex. According to the ERA website, the ratification of the ERA would establish a clear judicial standard for cases dealing with sex discrimination. Abortion laws like the Texas Heartbeat Act, which prevents women from getting an abortion after about six weeks of pregnancy, would be less likely to
exist. The ERA hasn’t become a constitutional amendment after all this time because states have been slow to embrace it. For an amendment to be ratified, Congress has to pass it first with a twothirds majority. Then three-fourths of the states have to ratify it by a set deadline. When the original deadline—1977—came around, only 35 out of the 38 needed states had ratified the ERA. But the deadline was extended to 1982. When 1982 approached, still too few states had ratified the amendment and the deadline
International Conflict
Social media helps in wartime
Cameron Jett War is hell, and the world deserves to see how it impacts the civilians caught in the crossfire. Social media, with all of its criticisms, earns its keep during times of crisis and conflict. Some worry about children stumbling upon graphic or otherwise disturbing content relating to this, but that shouldn’t prevent the content from finding its way onto your social media feed. First off, anyone under the age of 13 should not be on social platforms. Most social platforms have this written into their terms and conditions, but it’s simple to bypass. The solution is that parents should
keep an eye on what their kids do on the internet. Most social platforms like YouTube, Facebook and Instagram will automatically flag anything they find to be potentially graphic. This will keep children away from seeing anything they shouldn’t see. But back to the topic at hand. People who find themselves living in a war zone take on the role of citizen journalists when they post statements, photos and videos to social media. You can’t expect both sides of conflict to report the truth. A perfect example came out of Ukraine last week. Reports came in claiming Russian forces had attacked a maternity and children’s hospital, but Russia initially denied these claims. However, the posts continued, and photos and videos were posted showing the damaged hospital. According to the BBC, three people died and at least 17 more were injured. Some people can condemn those for posting graphic content related to the war, but they would quickly
be calling for the same level of help if they awoke to artillery shells and air raid sirens. Some might say constant posting and viewing of this content desensitizes people so the graphic content doesn’t have any impact. No one on the front lines is trying to fantasize or make fun of this war. They are showing real images that either the news will not see until hours later or simply will not show altogether. According to the Washington Post, social media has given people an insight into the real-time effects of the war with Google Maps alerting to a traffic jam on the Ukrainian border the night of the Russian invasion before Putin formerly announced it. So I say keep the war on social media. We have to know what is going on, and those in the conflict need real time information. The nightly news can only give us so much, but social media can be used to the advantage of everyone and keep those on the frontlines safe. contact Cameron Jett at jettcm@warhawks.ulm.edu
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expired. But then Nevada and Illinois ratified the ERA followed by Virgina in 2020. Finally, enough states ratified the amendment so it could be added to the Constitution. But that didn’t change the fact that the deadline expired in 1982. So now, two years after the 38th state ratified the ERA, it still isn’t in our constitution. While some might argue that the ERA shouldn’t be added to the Constitution because it didn’t meet the deadline, the time limit shouldn’t matter. contact Loryn Kykendall at kykendalllk@warhawks.ulm.edu The opinions expressed in personal columns are the opinions of the author and not necessarily the opinions of the editors, staff, adviser or the university. Unsigned editorials represent the collective opinion of The Hawkeye’s editorial board, but not necessarily the opinions of the adviser or the university. The Hawkeye (USPS #440-700) is published weekly except vacation, exam & holiday periods by The University of Louisiana at Monroe, 700 University Avenue, Monroe, LA 71209. Annual subscription price is $15.00. Periodicals Postage Paid at Monroe, LA 71203. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The Hawkeye, 700 University Ave., Stubbs 131, Monroe, LA 712098832.
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NEWS
Research
EXTRACTED FROM FUNGUS: Khalid El Sayed, a pharmacy professor, is studying an extract from a fungus that shows potential in treating prostate cancer recurrence.
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El Sayed awarded grant to research prostate cancer by Loryn Kykendall
About one in nine men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer. One in 41 men will die of prostate cancer, according to the American Cancer Society. That’s why researchers at ULM are trying to find a new method of fighting prostate cancer. Leading the research is Khalid El Sayed, a professor of medicinal and natural products chemistry in the School of Basic Pharmaceutical and Toxicological Sciences in the College of Pharmacy. El Sayed was recently approved for a grant from the National Institutes of Health. The grant will help fund research for two years, providing $182,419 the first year and $164,794 the second year. The researchers are trying to find a way to use pseurotin A to fight prostate cancer. Pseurotin A is a product found in a fungus. The researchers ferment a fungus in a flask, which produces an odd-colored
liquid. Then through a series of steps, they separate the target compound in test tubes. Each time, the liquid gets clearer. Their goal is to produce the purest form of pseurotin A possible, which could then be used to fight recurring prostate cancer. Among American men, prostate cancer is the most common cancer and the second-highest cause of death. If a small number of cancer cells still exist in the body, there is always a chance of recurrence even after treatment—it can be in the original location or in a new location. About 20-30% of men will relapse after the five-year mark of initial therapy, according to Johns Hopkins Medicine. “It’s hard to design a recurrence deterrence because the recurrence mechanism is not fully understood,” El Sayed said. “Numerous patients die from the chemical in the chemotherapy used to treat tumors.” El Sayed applied for the grant after his
research team invented a new cancer recurrence model treating lab mice with pseurotin A. The results were so successful that El Sayed decided to apply for the grant to continue the research. El Sayed said of all the grants NIH received in this cycle, the agency views this as one of the most important in terms of practical implementation and expected outcomes. However, there’s still a long way to go before the treatment is tested on humans. El Sayed doesn’t expect to see this research project applied in clinical practice for at least five years. If the research continues to show promise, follow-up grants through the NIH are possible. “Every project is very expensive,” El Sayed said. “My job is to secure more funding to continue quality natural products research at ULM.” contact Loryn Kykendall at kykendalllk@warhawks.ulm.edu
graphic by Sunil Bishwokarma
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NEWS
Health
MLS, LifeShare collaborate for critical blood drive by Chloe Chapel
Every two seconds in the U.S. someone needs a blood or platelet transfusion, according to Red Cross. On average, blood transfusions are approximately three units, or three pints. However, when people donate blood, they can only donate one to two pints of blood, according to Red Cross. If people regularly donate blood, blood centers can keep up with transfusion demands. The past two years have been rough for many blood centers because of a decrease in donations caused by the pandemic. This has caused many blood centers to have critical blood shortages. The demand for blood and blood products is high, and the inventory is low, according to LifeShare blood center. Red Cross said the blood shortage is partially caused by a 62% drop in college and high school blood drives, which is due to the pandemic. Student donors before the pandemic accounted for about 25% of donors in 2019 but only about 10% during the pandemic. To help with this crisis, the medical laboratory science program and LifeShare partnered for a four-day blood drive.
photo by Rachael Restelle
‘WHAT’S YOUR TYPE?’: There are four types of blood—all of which can donate—but O negative blood can be used for transfusions for any blood type, according to Red Cross.
The goal was to collect 25 donations each day. The first two days fell short with only 31 combined donations. Debbie Wisenor, an associate professor
of medical laboratory science, encouraged students to donate by sending daily emails to educate students about the shortge and remind them when and where the LifeShare truck would be on campus.
“There is a critical shortage of blood products in the Ouachita, Lincoln, Franklin and Madison Parish blood banks. Your donation is desperately needed to provide blood that may be required for someone in surgery, someone with anemia or sickle cell disease, someone with a bleeding disorder such as hemophilia, someone with cancer or someone who has sustained an injury,” Wisenor said. “Please, if you are able, give the gift of life.” Daily emails worked to get students to donate. On the last day of the blood drive, 35 donations were collected, and they decided to extend the blood drive another day. “The ULM Spring Blood Drive has been extended due to a large number of Warhawks wishing to donate yesterday,” Wisenor said. If students weren’t able to make the blood drive on campus, they can donate at LifeShare in Monroe. They’re located at 2909 Kilpatrick Boulevard and are open from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Wednesday, 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. contact Chloe Chapel at chapelcb@warhawks.ulm.edu
Fundraisers
Donation drives to support around campus by Chloe Chapel
AWS baby shower donation drive
Ambitious Women Society held their second annual baby shower donation drive, which raises money and baby supplies for women’s shelters in Monroe and West Monroe. The idea for a baby shower donation drive came from their founder Chiemeka Onyemechara. Last year the drive was in Forsythe Park and had a good turnout. A’sha Sample, the president of AWS, said this year they decided to do the donation drive on campus. So far it’s going well. “We collected $54 in counting and over 15 items,” Sample said. The baby shower drive is still happening, so if you want to donate baby supplies, you can contact A’sha Sample at sampleai@warhawks.ulm.edu. You can also contact Brailyn Russo, the treasurer of AWS, at russobs@warhawks.ulm. edu for more information about donating money.
Phi Kappa Phi children’s book donation drive
Phi Kappa Phi held a children’s book drive to promote the love of learning. This is a biannual drive that helped support the Emily Williamson Laboratory School this year. Chloë Beaver, the vice president of Phi Kappa Phi, said they received so many books their donation boxes tore open. The final number of donated books was 87. “[The EWLS] distributed them in their classrooms for the children to read on their own and for the teachers to read aloud in classes,” Beaver said. “Not only will these donations provide opportunities for the students, but the books will also help the EWLS and its amazing teachers who work so hard to teach and nurture these students on a limited budget and with limited supplies.” The donation drive concluded in February, but if you want to donate in the future contact Chloë Beaver at cbeaver@ ulm.edu.
AKA COVID kit donation drive
Even though the number of COVID cases are decreasing, many people still need supplies to get them through the pandemic. Alpha Kappa Alpha hosted a “Klean and Klear” COVID kit donation drive to collect items for COVID kits. Some of the items that could be donated included masks, cough drops, facial wipes, hand sanitizer, tissues and gloves, according to Averyona Williams They also collected glasses. Students can drop off donations and donation boxes located in front of the library, SUB and Activity Center. Jalyn Leblanc, the historian of AKA, said they “would really appreciate the support” in making the world a healthier place. contact Chloe Chapel at chapelcb@warhawks.ulm.edu
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NEWS
Campus
Faculty, staff toast to Women’s History Month Chloe Chapel
photo courtesy ULM Photo Services
TIMES NEW WOMAN: Faculty and staff join together to celebrate women’s histortic contributions to ULM with refreshments and games.
March 8 is International Women’s Day, which is a time to commemorate the achievements of women. Gina White, the director of International and Multicultural Affairs, said International Women’s Day is important because it’s “a celebration of the past contributions, the current progress, and the fortitude of women for generations to come globally.” President Joe Biden selected March 8 as International Women’s Day when he signed an action declaring March as Women’s History Month. The theme of this year’s Women’s History Month is women providing healing and promoting hope. According to History.com, the theme is a tribute to the work of caregivers and frontline workers during the pandemic and also a recognition of the ways that women of all cultures have provided healing and hope throughout history. To celebrate both International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month, multiple events were held by campus organizations. The Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion held a “Coffee and Chat” event at which faculty and staff were invited for “continental breakfast, games and
a celebration of all the historic contributions they make to this university every day,” according to White. At the event, faculty and staff relaxed, chatted and honored women who have impacted ULM. The gerontology program also held an event to honor women who had to overcome obstacles with courage. Anita Sharma, an associate professor and the gerontology program coordinator, said women need role models whom they can learn from and identify with. “Globally, women are still fighting for equality, equity, and basic respect that is due to any human being,” Sharma said. “Let us celebrate a generation of women who broke the glass ceiling and emerged as wonderful role models for the next generation.” Many more events will be hosted throughout March to celebrate Women’s History Month. On March 15, Ambitious Women Society is hosting a Women’s History Month bingo night to educate students about women in history in a fun way.
contact Chloe Chapel at chapelcb@warhawks.ulm.edu
Academics
NAACP coaches students through acing their exams by Maggie Eubanks
Midterms week has soared in on the bayou. Students are stressing and spending all their hours in the library. The NAACP wanted to help students get through midterms by teaching them tips and tricks to do well on their exams. The event called “ACE the Exam” gave students new study tactics and eased everyone’s anxieties about their upcoming tests. La’Chele Green, the NAACP president, said they wanted to put this event on to help students know they are not alone during midterms and to give everyone advice on how to get through the week. “We wanted to help students gain knowledge taking exams, and learn new ways to study for exams,” Green said. “Due to midterms coming up we wanted them to be pre-
pared.” Chailiah May, a junior pre-pharmacy major, said this event was really important because many students struggle to find a study method that works for them. “A lot of people don’t really know how to study, or they’re just too shy to ask for help,” May said. She led the event and gave students who are worried about their midterms advice to not stress and to take it slow. “The earlier you start the better off you’ll feel. Don’t let the anxiety of having to study stop you from studying,” May said. Sarah Russ, a senior toxicology major, said she attended because even though she is a senior, she still “struggles with how to study.” NAACP suggested to students to change environments while studying, take breaks
contact Loryn Kykendall at kykendalllk@warhawks.ulm.edu
photo by Calli Sinclair
‘A’ SMART COOKIE: Students learned tips and tricks to help them pass their exams.
when studying for long periods and most importantly find what works for you. Green ended the event by encouraging all of the students, saying that they will get through the week.
“Study and take your time. You got it at the end of the day,” Green said. contact Maggie Eubanks at eubanksml@warhawks.ulm.edu
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NEWS
Foreign Politics
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ONGOING WAR: The war between Ukraine and Russia started on Feb. 24 after Russia invaded Ukraine, and it is unknown how long it will last, according to CNBC.
Ukraine, Russia: decades of invasions, conflict by Abikrit Gautam
In 1922 the Soviet Union was created with the goal of spreading communism. The Soviet Union combined 15 republics including Ukraine, Russia, Belarus and many others. The Soviet Union was a world superpower only a couple years after it was formed until the time it collapsed. The Soviet Union collapsed in 1991 due to economic, military and political reasons. A couple of months after the Soviet Union’s collapse, countries started to declare independence. August 24, 1992 Ukraine declared its independence from the Soviet Union and decided to leave its Russian imperial legacy behind to pursue democracy. Following its independence, Ukraine remained neutral by creating military partnership both with Russia and the West. Despite attempts at peace and neutrality, they were met with conflict. Things began to escalate when Ukraine tried to establish a partnership with NATO and the European Union to establish a democracy. In November 2013, then President of Ukraine Viktor Yanukovych began shifting
his plans away from the European association agreement in favor of Russia due to his close ties with the Russian Federation. This led to mass protests and demonstrations— Euromaidan or Revolution of Dignity— against Yanukovych, which ultimately threw him out of the presidential office. Immediately following Euromaidan, the war of Donbas occurred. The war of Donbas was an armed conflict and protests by pro-Russian, anti-government separatist groups that took place in Donetsk and Luhansk—collectively called the Donbas. Russia spectated the events unfolding in Ukraine and decided to attack and annex the southern peninsula of Ukraine and Crimea in 2014. Vladamir Putin, the president of Russia, said this was aimed to ensure proper conditions for the people of Crimea to be able to freely express their will. In 2015, a peace agreement was brokered with the help of France and Germany, but the conflict has continued in the region of Luhansk and Donetsk between the Ukrainians and the rebel separatists. Valdimir Putin, officially recognized Donetsk and Luhansk as sovereign states independent from the Ukrainian govern-
ment and ordered military forces to enter into those states calling it a peacekeeping mission in 2021. At the end of 2021, Russia began building up troop strength by placing approximately 100,000 soldiers along its border with Ukraine, which spurred fear of a possible attack. After months of fear and anticipation, Putin announced a special military operation to demilitarize Ukraine and launched a fullscale invasion on Feb. 24. Russian troops entered the northern part of Ukraine from Belarus in an attempt to encircle Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine. The same day, Russia took control of the North Crimean canal. Russian troops also took control over the Chernobyl power plant despite a stiff resistance from Ukrainian soldiers. A Russian security source told Reuters in an interview that Russia took over Chernobyl as a signal to NATO not to interfere militarily. According to a March 10 statement from the United Nations, 549 civilians in Ukraine have been killed and 957 injured. According to CBS News, a U.S. official estimated that between 2,000 and 4,000 Ukrainian troops have been killed, and be-
tween 5,000 and 6,000 Russian troops have been killed. However, the numbers aren’t certain. Despite the number of deaths and threats to NATO members’ economies, NATO has not stepped in. Ukraine is not a NATO country, which means NATO doesn’t have to step in and likely won’t, because it is nearly impossible for the West to move ahead due to the potential nuclear war. Putin said that any support from western countries to Ukraine would be considered a declaration of war against Russia and they should keep their nuclear weapons ready. Even though the U.S. and NATO cannot directly step in, they have helped Ukraine by supplying them with troops and weapons. They have also heavily sanctioned Russia. On March 8, President Joe Biden announced a ban on imports of Russian gas and oil, making Russia the highest sanctioned country in the world. According to ABC News, the Pentagon has ordered about 12,000 service members to Europe. contact Abikrit Gautam at gautamab@warhawks.ulm.edu
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photos by Calli Sinclair
CASHING OUT THE CASINO: Students compete for prizes and dance to the music in their ‘70s themed attire.
CAB brings a side of Vegas to campus by Maggie Eubanks
Although you may not be able to go to Las Vegas to blow off steam during midterms week, CAB found way to bring Vegas to you. The annual Casino Night was last Thursday at Bayou Pointe. It included card games, music and door prizes. Casino Night is a favorite among students and faculty and always draws a large crowd. Card games like Black Jack, Texas Hold’em and Wheel of Fortune were played. The theme for this year’s night of gambling was ‘70s. Students donned tie-dye and groovy sun-glasses while playing games run by members of CAB and faculty members. CAB President Bryce Lovelady said he was glad to see so many students show up. “Casino night was a huge success,” Lovelady said. “I got to see a lot of smiling faces, a lot of people having fun. We had great prizes to give away.” Some of the prizes CAB gave away included an Oculus VR headset, Apple AirPods and a smart TV.
Students were excited to have some fun and get the chance to win such amazing prizes. Freshman communication major Emily Rogers said she loved the night. “Even though I don’t normally like card games, these games were really fun,” Rogers said. “I really enjoy the events CAB hosts and I will be going to more.” It’s nice to see events like this during a stressful test week to give everyone someplace to go for a break and to celebrate the end of midterms. Some people might have been worried they would have trouble at Casino Night because they’ve never played the games, but sophomore communication major Jadyn Maloney said the CAB members made them fun and easy to play. “The games were very fun because it was the first time I played these games and the CAB members over the game were already familiar with it,” Maloney said. CAB holds Casino Night every spring, so if you missed out this time, you’ll have the chance to check it out next year.
DANCIN’ THE NIGHT AWAY: The dance floor fills as students groove on over after they have finished gambling.
Lovelady was enthusiastic about preparing for Casino Night and said he puts a lot of effort into these events. “That’s why I do my job as CAB president,” Lovelady said. “I love putting my passion into
the events and executing that for the enjoyment of the students.” contact Maggie Eubanks at eubanksml@warhawks.ulm.edu
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Jazz Ensemble welcomes guest artist by Carley Nail
The lights in Brown Auditorium dim as you take your seat. You look down at the program. You read the concert name—“Blues You Can Use”—at the top of the cream colored paper before you turn the page. Suddenly, the Jazz Ensemble makes their entrance onto the stage. And with the playing of the first instrument, the sound of smooth jazz begins to fill the air. This is the experience many had when attending ULM’s Jazz Ensemble concert. The concert opened with a beautiful rendition of “Things Ain’t What They Used To Be,” and ended with “The Jody Grind.” “The Jody Grind” was also drummer Ryan Petersen’s favorite piece
to perform from this concert. “It was a high energy, fun piece with a good bit of challenge to it,” Petersen said. “Everyone soloing on it had enjoyed it and the groove was very solid.” It was definitely a great song to end the show with. While this concert showcased the great musical skill of the jazz band, there were a couple things that made it particularly special. The Jazz Ensemble had a guest that helped them prepare for the show—Evan Muzanik. Muzanik is a composer, keyboardist and musical director in Denver, Colorado. He has led workshops at many colleges. Muzanik not only worked to prepare students for the concert, but he also participated. He stood in
as the conductor for one song and joined in on the keyboard for some others. “Evan was a great guest to have,” said tenor sax player Emily Roberts. “He not only has amazing teaching skills, but his abilities on the keys are amazing and inspiring as well.” Muzanik challenged the students to compose together on the spot, which was exciting to watch. Trombonist Clayton Moses was excited about this new change in rhythm. “Most of us were not comfortable with being put on the spot to improv at the beginning, but later we found our groove to improv and improved ourselves,” Moses said. “The energy of the concert was like no other ones we’ve had in the past.”
photo by Calli Sinclair
BLUES YOU CAN USE: Guest artist Evan Muzanik plays the keyboard alongside the ULM Jazz Ensemble during their concert.
That’s certainly true. With a guest artist and this lively energy, the Jazz Ensemble brought something new to the table. If you haven’t had the chance to see the ULM Jazz Ensemble in ac-
tion, their next concert will be on April 6 and with songs from the big band era. You won’t want to miss it. contact Carley Nail at nailcn@warhawks.ulm.edu
Recommendations
Woman-led movies to watch during Women’s History Month
“Ladybird” This coming-of-age film tells the story of a teenage girl that no longer wants to meet the expectations her family sets for her. The film shows a powerful mother-daughter dynamic that leaves you in tears, but these women are strong and push through the obstacles that a teenager and mother hen have to face.
“Legally Blonde” “Legally Blonde” has it all—love, comedy and a smart woman that knows what she wants. Elle Woods gets dumped because she is too blonde. In order to get her boyfriend back, she gets into Harvard Law School. She is constantly underestimated and has to prove herself, but she never lets anyone get in her way.
“Steel Magnolias” Set in Natchitoches, this movie has a lot of southern influence. “Steel Magnolias” takes you on a journey of friendship, laughs and heartache. The leading women face an unimaginable tragedy and have to lean on their friendship to work through it. The women in this film are larger than life and display the unbreakable bond of friendship.
“A League of Their Own” During World War II, women carried on the sport of baseball. The team—the Rockford Peaches—is a band of independent, brave women that take on the challenge of continuing the game of baseball while the men are on the warfront. The movie tells an inspiring story of women joining the war effort in an unconventional way.
“Hidden Figures” “Hidden Figures” sheds light on three African American women that worked at NASA. Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson were the brains behind the launch of John Glenn into orbit, but that’s often forgotten. This film shows the truth behind the operation and tells an inspiring story for all women.
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5 proud St. Patrick’s Day traditions
Shamrocks These three-leafed clovers are always used to decorate for St. Patrick’s Day. In 1729 the Irish cleric Caleb Threlkeld declared the shamrock as the Irish national symbol. But before then, the Irish wore shamrocks to dress up their church outfits. The wearing of shamrocks started in the 1600s because the plant was cheap and readily available. Now, it’s worn by many to celebrate the holiday.
Leprechauns Although the most known leprechaun is the mascot for Lucky Charms, Lucky the Leprechaun is probably not a realistic representation of these magical creatures. Irish legend says that if you capture a leprechaun they have to grant you three wishes to receive their freedom. Leprechauns are also associated with treasure. But they’re known for being tricksters. You may not always get what you ask for.
Wearing Green If you don’t want to be pinched on St. Patrick’s Day, you need to add some green into your wardrobe. It’s said that leprechauns cannot see the color green. So if you wear green, they won’t be able to see you or pinch you. This has turned into the tradition that many follow by wearing green. If you happen to forget to wear green, be careful and watch out for those who might pinch you.
Kiss Me, I’m Irish
Green Chicago River
Free kisses to the Irish on March 17. “Kiss me, I’m Irish” may sound like an odd thing to say, but it dates back to an old Irish legend. This legend says that if you kiss the Blarney Stone that you will gain the gift of eloquent speaking and charm. The famous stone is found in the Blarney Castle in Ireland. Most people aren’t able to make this trip, so kissing someone Irish is a close alternative.
Some cities take celebrating St. Patrick’s Day to a whole new level. You have to be dedicated to turn a river green. Chicago has been dying their river green since 1962 when they first dyed the water to trace illegal sewage discharges. Afterward, they realized the color change is a great way to celebrate the holiday. They put 40 pounds of vegetable dye into the water and it remains green for several hours.
Holiday
Why do we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day? by Maggie Eubanks
Irish Americans are gearing up to celebrate this week for their patron saint’s holiday, St. Patrick’s Day. The U.S. will be dressed in green and gold on Thursday to go along with the parades and celebrations that will take place across the country. Children in schools will get “visits” from leprechauns and eat green foods, while adults will visit a local pub or go to a parade. St. Patrick’s Day was first celebrated in Ireland as a day of feasting to honor their patron Saint Patrick who first brought
Christianity to the country, according to Time. But this Irish version of Thanksgiving turned into a more festive holiday when the Irish came across the Atlantic to live in America. According to Insider, the first St. Patrick’s Day parade was held in March of 1772 in New York City. The holiday is celebrated on March 17 because it is the estimated date of when Saint Patrick died, and the Irish wanted to remember his life and what he did for their country.
According to History.com, Irish immigrants who moved to America used St. Patrick’s Day to show national pride and gain political voting rights. Cities in the U.S. with a high Irish population have adopted St. Patrick’s Day as their own Independence Day. According to Georgia Public Broadcasting, cities like Boston and Chicago are known for their raucous parades. The parades are so famous even Ireland adopted the more celebratory traditions into their holiday, having their first St. Patrick’s Day parade in 1909, according to Brittanica.
Many people try to find a four-leaf clover on St. Patrick’s Day because of the belief it will bring you good luck. But clovers are associated with the holiday because Saint Patrick used the three-leafed shamrock to explain the holy trinity in Christianity. Although the holiday holds no real significance to those that are not Irish, it is a fun day to celebrate the spirit and pride that the Irish people hold. So make sure you wear green this Thursday to celebrate your inner Irish. contact Maggie Eubanks at eubanksml@warhawks.ulm.edu
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Horoscope Aries Adapt around a change. Separation makes the heart grow fonder. The potential for hurt feelings is high. Take it easy. Relax with family and friends.
Taurus Domestic chores and repairs require your attention, although distractions abound. Provide family support where needed. Disagree respectfully. Keep things simple. Strengthen basic structures.
Gemini Romantic ideals and reality don’t match. Confirm intuition with facts. You’re learning more than expected. Slow to avoid mistakes. Review, edit and revise creative projects. Across 1 Book of maps 6 Pots’ cookware partners 10 Read, as a bar code 14 Not dry, as a cake 15 Rectangle calculation 16 “Alice’s Restaurant” singer Guthrie 17 Word with bear or vortex 18 Put in order 19 Single __ whisky 20 *”Come to your senses!” 23 So-so grade 24 Chicago Bulls’ org. 25 Stallone’s boxer 27 Cellphone bill statistic 30 __ Artois: Belgian beer 32 Dadaist collection 33 Hourly charge, e.g. 35 Mustard named for a French city 38 Pitcher’s goof 39 Hunting dog’s pickup 41 Response to “Marco!” in a pool game
42 “Ghostbusters” goo 44 Raggedy doll 45 Rubber-stamped 46 Popular Campbell’s soup 48 Window sections 50 “You’ve got to be kidding” 51 Ruby or emerald 52 Airport safety org. 53 Kit Kat bar slogan ... and hint to the starts of the answers to starred clues 60 Corrosive stuff 62 Small-town parade street 63 “__ no choice” 64 Farm building 65 Voting against 66 Spooky 67 Bear in two constellation names 68 Dieter’s beer choice 69 Stuffy-sounding Down 1 Concert blasters 2 Bart Simpson, e.g. 3 Country singer McCann 4 “I need it now!” letters 5 Stiff, as a drink
6 Ziti, for example 7 Suffix with buck 8 Spongy ball brand 9 Stephen Colbert device 10 “Cheers” bartender 11 *Do some standup 12 Bowling venue 13 Musical scale part 21 Taxi alternatives 22 Let the cat out of the bag, so to speak 26 Pre-tied tie, e.g. 27 Eurasian range 28 *Debate tiny details 29 Dad’s punting words 30 Shorthand ace 31 Work the bar 32 Core muscles 34 “Never try to outstubborn __”: Heinlein 36 World Cup cheers 37 Wordless consent 40 Ultracompetitive personality 43 Online periodical 47 Zoo inhabitant 49 Sleep aid brand
50 Hollywood award 51 Fabled lamp occupant 52 “Forbidden” perfume 54 __-pedi 55 Catcher’s glove 56 Actress Seehorn 57 Corn units 58 Reebok rival 59 Boat backbone 61 Forensic evidence Ultracompetitive personality 43 Online periodical 47 Zoo inhabitant 49 Sleep aid brand 50 Hollywood award 51 Fabled lamp occupant 52 “Forbidden” perfume 54 __-pedi 55 Catcher’s glove 56 Actress Seehorn 57 Corn units 58 Reebok rival 59 Boat backbone 61 Forensic evidence
Cancer Patiently untangle a financial snafu. A breakdown could interrupt the cash flow. Find another way to cut costs. Postpone frivolities and stick to basics.
Leo You may feel especially sensitive. Don’t get insulted over a misunderstanding. Slow before making a move. Allow yourself time to adapt. Reinforce foundational structures.
Virgo Privacy suits your mood. Interruptions and distractions could deviate your agenda. Revise plans to adapt around recent changes. Stay flexible. Prioritize peace and introspection.
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Libra Develop your team strategy. A challenge tests your capacities. Coordinate with a transition. Strengthen foundational elements. Do what you said or reschedule. Practice patience.
Scorpio Someone professionally important notices your work. Aim for productivity, despite interruptions, distractions or changes. Focus on doing your best. Keep your sense of humor.
Sagittarius Educational exploration could get complicated. Delays or deviations could mess with your plans. Find creative solutions. Stick to basics. Take it easy.
Capricorn Financial matters take priority. Adapt around a challenge. Collaborate to keep cash flowing into shared accounts. Manage applications, paperwork and filing. Breathe deeply.
Aquarius Separation makes the heart grow fonder. The potential for hurt feelings is high. Patience is golden, especially with your partner. Avoid controversy. Support each other.
Pisces Balance a busy schedule with healthy routines and practices. Slow to avoid accidents or mistakes. Postpone what you can. Take one step at a time.
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Football Prediction
ULM can expect bowl game in 2022 season
Cameron Jett The 2021 season felt like it was just a few plays away from being a special season for the Warhawks. But a handful of plays against them, mainly in their match ups with Texas State and Arkansas State, kept them from reaching their second bowl appearance in school history. ULM had to settle for a 4-8 finish. ULM’s 2022 season looks to be a more daunting schedule than last year’s, but this team looks ready to take another step up. If enough
goes right for ULM this fall, a 6-6 or even a 7-5 record is achievable for the Warhawks. As a reminder, bowl games are given to teams with at least six wins. ULM will have to get comfortable playing on the road in 2022. They were winless as visitors in 2021. With only five home games in the upcoming season, a perfect stretch at home will not be enough to secure a bowl game without at least one road win. Also, ULM will not have back-to-back home games all season. Let’s look at the four match ups I think will go down as losses. Three of these four are in the first half of the season. ULM’s first six games are going to be rough, and the casual fan might count them out before the midway point. They open the season in Austin, Texas against the Texas Longhorns. Although Texas has not lived up to expectations the past few seasons, I don’t see ULM escaping with a win. In week three the Warhawks step
foot in Bryant-Denny Stadium to face the Alabama Crimson Tide. Although it would be incredible to relive 2007’s upset over the Crimson Tide. Nick Saban has won six national titles since then as the head coach of Alabama. I can’t see him reliving the most embarrassing loss of his career. The third expected loss is to Coastal Carolina. The Chanticleers have been a powerhouse in the Sun Belt for years and that’s not going to change with quarterback Grayson McCall returning. The twotime SBC Player of the Year has the chance to light up every defense he plays against. ULM played Coastal with a slew of injuries last season, but even then, the Chanticleers had a 53-point margin of victory. The last match that’ll likely end in a loss will be against Army. The Black Knights led the nation in rushing touchdowns and were second in yards rushing last season. If the Warhawks can stop a unit that averaged 280 yards on the
ground per game, then the script could flip. Though it would take an outstanding defensive performance for this to happen. Despite all of this, I still see ULM finishing with a winning record and an even 3-3 record at the halfway point of the season. ULM’s home opener should be an all-around showcase against Nicholls State—a solid, but very beatable FCS opponent that will be sure to draw attention with in-state bragging rights on the line. It’s strange seeing the Ragin’ Cajuns anywhere except the season finale, but they will be in Malone for a week four match up with the Warhawks. Louisiana-Lafayette will enter life without former head coach Billy Napier following his departure for the head coaching job at Florida. The Cajuns will likely still feel growing pains in week four, and ULM could see its first win against their most-hated rival since 2017 and bring home the Wooden Boot. Three wins I’ve got firmly penciled
in are against Arkansas State, Texas State and Southern Mississippi. Considering ULM was a missed extra point from hanging on against Texas State and an interception on the final drive against Arkansas State, the results could easily flip in 2022. ULM hosts the Golden Eagles in the final game of the season. All credit due to them, but Southern Miss has not won more than three games in a season since 2019. ULM took a loss against Georgia State but won against South Alabama and Troy. ULM hosted these three last season but will visit in 2022. They can win two offensive heavy games against Troy and South Alabama, but it’s a coin toss in deciding the Georgia State game. Even then, winning two of the three will give ULM a 6-6 record on the season and give ULM the chance to go for its first bowl win in school history. contact Cameron Jett at jettcm@warhawks.ulm.edu
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Softball
Johnson, Page even series with 7 RBI by Maggie Eubanks
The Warhawks’ hot start faced its biggest challenge yet last weekend when they opened conference play against Georgia Southern at home. ULM (14-6) split the series against the Eagles (6-12) losing the first game on Friday 6-4 in extra innings and winning the second game on Saturday 10-9 with a walkoff victory in the seventh inning. Neither team could get anything moving offensively on Friday. The first run of the game was not scored until the bottom of the fourth inning when RBIs from freshman Gabby Davila, senior Korie Kreps and sophomore Lourdes Bacon scored four. The Eagles responded in the sixth getting one run to make it 4-1 ULM. The Warhawks had a chance to gain more insurance runs in the bottom of the sixth getting three runners on base with no outs, but could not get a run across the plate. Georgia Southern scored three in the top of the seventh to move the game into extras and despite threats from the Warhawks, the Eagles came out on top after scoring two unanswered runs in the top of the eighth. Head coach Molly Fichtner said her squad has to find the right balance and get both sides of the ball moving at the same time. “We have got to figure out the balance of putting all
the pieces together at the same time,” Fichtner said. “I don’t think we played the full game today, and when you do that against a team like that, it’s going to catch up to you.” The next day, the script flipped on the Eagles. ULM was ready to play the full game. The Warhawks tied the series with one win each. “I don’t think we’ve had a comeback quite like that, Fichtner said. “We started out rough, we got behind and there was a big deficit, but we just kept chipping away and passing the bat down. The Warhawks made sure they finished strong on Saturday scoring seven unanswered runs at the end of the game, which included a walk-off hit from senior Kennedy Page. Three ULM players had three hits in the game with junior Kennedy Johnson going 3-4 with four RBI, Page going 3-4 with three RBI and Jacelyn Buck going 3-4 at the plate with two RBI. “I thought our hitters stayed composed,” Fichtner said. “When you are down by that many runs, we’re not going to go and swing for the fence. We needed base runners and they did a great job.” The Warhawks will be back in action at Alcorn State with a double header on Tuesday. contact Maggie Eubanks at eubanksml@warhawks.ulm.edu
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CLIMBING THE CONFERENCE: ULM holds the third best record in the Sun Belt at 14-6 and is just one win away from stealing first place from Louisiana-Lafayette and Troy.
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WINNING AGAIN: For the first time since opening night, ULM picked up a win with one against Northwestern State and Nicholls.
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ULM snaps skid before loss to Nicholls Barlow picks up 1st win of the season by Jonah Bostick
All it took was some in-state competition for ULM to snap a nine-game losing streak. Although the skid is over, the Warhawks have some catching up to do as they sit at 3-10. The reasoning behind this skid— inconsistency in pitching with pitchers not named Cam Barlow. Their first match came last Wednesday against the Northwestern State Demons at Warhawk Field. After numerous reschedulings, two teams were finally slated to face off last Tuesday and Wednesday for a mid-week series, but Tuesday’s game was canceled due to the weather. The game would be 1-0 through four innings with the only run being scored in the second inning in an RBI groundout by Carson Jones. The Warhawks broke the game open in the fifth inning with Landon Cato hitting photo by Rachael Restelle
a three-run homer down the left field line, extending the ULM lead to 4-0. “I was just starting to see the ball well recently” Cato said, who is playing in his second year. “Finally I’m seeing it and seeing it at the right time.” The Warhawks never looked back as they captured an all-important 6-2 victory over the Demons. Cato ended the game with three hits and three RBI with the home run. Cole Cressend earned the win for ULM, throwing three hitless innings with two strikeouts and one walk. With the win, ULM broke its losing streak. Last Friday, the Warhawks took on Nicholls State in Thibodaux. The game started hot for the Warhawks as they jumped out to an 8-0 lead through five innings. This included an RBI on a sac-fly by Caleb Sterling, which scored Trace Henry in the second inning. In the third inning, the Warhawks scored six runs, including another three-run homer from Cato. Meanwhile, Barlow was pitching five shutout innings before a shaky start to the six, at which point head coach Michael Federico pulled him out of the game. “Some of those innings are hard when
you’re a pitcher and you’re sitting in the dugout for a long time,” Federico said. “We were trying to stretch him out a little bit.” The ULM bullpen proceeded to allow two more runs, making the game 9-5. However, despite a three-run inning by Nicholls, ULM would hang on the win 10-8. Barlow earned his first win of the season, making his record 1-1. Cato had a multi-homer game hitting two home runs. In the second game versus Nicholls on Saturday, the Warhawks fell behind early with a two-run inning by Nicholls State in the first. The Colonels scored a run in each of the next three innings. By the sixth inning, the game was 5-0 in favor of the Colonels. Nicholls state pitcher Tyler Theriot carried a no-hitter through six innings. “Theriot was good,” Federico said. “I felt good with our match-ups with the righties. His changeup was absolutely dominating us for some reason.” The Warhawks scored a pair of runs between the seventh and eighth innings in an attempted rally. But it wasn’t enough, and the Colonels closed it out 5-2. contact Jonah Bostick at bostickjm@warhawks.ulm.edu