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BRIEFS CALENDAR Monday, September 27 Pie an Alpha, 11 a.m., Scott Plaza
Tuesday, September 28 Painting in the Park, 4 p.m., Bayou Park
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News Star- Certain Louisianans are now eligible to get a booster shot of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, the state’s Department of Health announced Friday. The booster shots were approved by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Friday. Only persons who have finished the two-shot regime for the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine at least six months ago are eligible. Patients must also either be 65 or older or be an adult with certain underlying conditions or who lives or works at a place where exposure risk is high. Louisiana State Health Officer Dr. Joseph Kanter said Friday the booster approval comes as studies have shown that the effectiveness of the vaccines declines somewhat after between 6 and 8 months.
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MCT- The gunman who entered a Kroger in Tennessee and unleashed a hail of bullets, fatally blasting one shopper before killing himself, was a sushi vendor, according to a family friend. Authorities on Friday identified the shooter as 29-year-old UK Thang, but Police Chief Dale Lane refused to mention his name during a morning news conference, instead requesting reporters collect the information at the end of the briefing. “We don’t want to give him notoriety,” he told news outlets. The chief said the shooter was a third-party vendor at the store in Collierville, a suburb about 30 miles east of Memphis. Aung Kyaw, who knows Thang’s parents but did not know the shooter personally, revealed that Thang had a sushi business that operated inside the Kroger.
MCT- Hurricane Sam, the seventh hurricane of the 2021 season, intensified to wind speeds of 85 mph Friday afternoon. It is expected to continue gaining strength in the coming days, the National Hurricane Center said. Sam could become a major hurricane by early Saturday, which means winds of at least 111 mph. If Sam reaches that threshold, it would become the fourth major hurricane of 2021. And that’s not likely to be the end of its growth. Sam is forecast to peak as a Category 4 hurricane, which means at least 130 mph winds, by Sunday or Monday, the center said. “The large-scale environmental conditions all appear favorable for continued rapid intensification during the next day or so,” forecasters said.
MCT- A volcano erupted on the Spanish island of La Palma on Sunday, with several violent explosions in the El Paso municipality in the south of the island forcing at least 2,000 people to flee the area, according to local media. The volcano spewed rock fragments and lava into the air, while sending up large amounts of brown and white smoke following an initial eruption at 3:12 p.m., according to El Pais newspaper. Roughly 2,000 people have been evacuated from surrounding areas so far, television station Canaris7 reported. A large ash cloud could be seen over the island, home to the Cumbre Vieja volcanic ridge. Broadcasters showed footage of lava flowing slowly downhill from the volcano toward the coast, crossing a road and surrounding at least one house.
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TODAY IN HISTORY
September 27 1540: Society of Jesus is founded by Ignatius Loyola confirmed by Pope Paul III in Rome
Tennessee Williams, playwright
1923: New York Yankee Lou Gherig hits the first of his 493 home runs 1953: KNOE TV channel 8 in Monroe begins broadcasting on CBS. 2013: Lorde releases her debut album, "Pure Heroine." 2013: Seven people are killed in mosque bombings in Baghdad, Iraq.
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2014: 57 people are killed after Mount Ontake erupts in Japan.
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BRIEFS
Celebration
ULM recognizes President Berry with Investiture Week ULM will celebrate President Berry’s investiture and the 90th anniversary of the university’s founding this week. There will be events for students, faculty and staff every day of the week. Free lunch will be served in Bayou Park Monday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and a family movie night for faculty, staff and their families at Bayou Pointe at 6 p.m. Students will have the chance to talk with Berry Tuesday at “Burritos with Berry” at Scott Plaza. Also on Tuesday the ULM and United Way of Northeast Louisiana “Take Flight Through Reading” project will debut with Ronald and Christine
Berry along with volunteers reading the original ULM book, “There’s a Bridge on the Bayou,” to third graders from Monroe City Schools. Each book contains a $500 scholarship, redeemable when the student enters ULM in 2031, the 100th anniversary of the institution. The students must present their copy of the book to receive the scholarship. Students can also go to the bayou bridge Thursday at 7 p.m. for live music, free food and fireworks. The week will end with the investiture ceremony where the authority of the presidential position will officially be conferred to Berry this Friday.
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WEEK OF FUN: ULM will celebrate both its 90th anniversary and President Berry's investiture with a week of events. The week will end with the investiture ceremony to officially confer the authority of the presidential position to Berry.
Faculty Achievement
Gissendanner, Meyer awarded $100,000 endowed professorships Professors Chris Gissendanner and Sharon Meyer both received $100,000 endowed professorships. Gissendanner was named University of Louisiana System Foundation and Willis-Knighton Health System Professor of Biology. Meyer was named UL System Foundation and Willis-Knighton Health System Professor of Toxicology. Willis-Knighton contributed $120,000 to the professorships and the UL System foundation gave $80,000. Both organizations required the recipients to work in STEM programs. Gissendanner’s research focuses on using bacterial viruses called bacte-
riophages as an alternative therapy for treating infections caused by antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Gissendanner is Associate Director of the ULM School of Sciences and Professor of Biology in the College of Arts, Education, and Sciences. Gissendanner holds a Doctorate in Cellular Biology from the University of Georgia. He joined ULM in 2004. "Receiving this professorship is an honor, and it will have a significant impact on the progress of my research. It will also have an important role in helping support the undergraduate and graduate students that work in my lab," Gissendanner said. Meyer's two research areas are health treatments derived from the
echinacea plant, and ensuring north Louisiana's drinking water is free from contamination from chemicals leftover from munitions storage. "My results should have significant implications for protecting Louisiana residents from drinking water contamination by munitions, such as those used at the former Louisiana Army Ammunition Plant at Minden," Meyer explained. Meyer, a professor at the School of Basic Pharmaceutical and Toxicological Sciences in the College of Pharmacy, joined ULM in 2000. She earned her doctorate in physiology from Cornell University.
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OPINION
Campus
Hazing prevention training for students should be in-person
Every year, we have to take the long and tedious hazing training. The training notice email always seems to come at the worst time and bothers you until you complete it. To get the training done faster, you can just not pay attention and click through it to hurry up and get it done. While this is probably bad, the training is long and boring. I don’t have time in my day to do it properly. And I would never haze, so why do I have to sit through this training anyway? This is the mindset many students have when it comes to hazing training required by the university.
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At ULM, hazing training is done annually and takes a little less than an hour. This means that students are only reminded of what hazing is, the implications it has and how to report it once a year. While this small reminder might be better than nothing, it is not enough. You might think hazing could never affect you or anyone you know. However, hazing is most prominent in athletic groups with fraternities and sororities being a close second, according to Stop Hazing. This is a large number of students at ULM. Over a hundred students are on the football team alone, according to ULM Athletics. According to Inside Hazing, more than 250,000 students experienced some sort of hazing to join a college athletic team. Hazing is a major problem for sororities and fraternities. In 2017, four people in the U.S. died as a result of fraternity hazing, according to Time. One of those people was a student at LSU.
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Maxwell Gruver died in September 2017 following a night of drinking where he was hazed by members of Phi Delta Theta. The day after he died, Gruver’s blood alcohol level was still .496, which is four times the legal limit, according to ABC. In response to Gruver’s death, the Max Gruver Act was put into place. The act says that each organization at a university should provide at least one hour of hazing prevention education annually to all members and anyone who is employed by or volunteers. The hazing prevention training should be required to be in-person or both in-person and electronically. Making in-person training mandatory would force students to pay attention to what they are hearing instead of just mindlessly clicking through training to be done with it. While it would take more time and effort to go in person and do the training, it could save someone’s life. A person’s life is worth way more than an hour of your time. contact Uchechi Owunna at owunnaud@warhawks.ulm.edu
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Foreign Policy
Isolationism is not the answer
Maggie Eubanks The United States is a global superpower. We have one of the largest militaries globally, with bases in 70 different countries. We are the peak for many pop culture movements and according to the International Monetary Fund, we have the highest GDP in the world. Because of America’s significant influence worldwide, our responsibility is to share the wealth and help other countries whenever possible. Don’t get me wrong. I believe that the first responsibility of the American government is to do what is best for the American people. In that sense, policies that shift the country to be more energy independent or take us out of
unnecessary wars are great. But we cannot become so consumed with phrases like “America first” or “Make America Great Again” that we isolate ourselves from the relationships we have worldwide. One might think that if the government could be defined as isolationist, Americans would begin to thrive off policies and laws. Jobs would increase and the overall wellbeing of the country would go up. But this is not the case. We live in a global economy. While the U.S. could choose to distance itself from this world economic view, it would end in disaster for Americans. When we distance ourselves from the global economy we are cutting ourselves off from our allies and the economic opportunities they bring. A Chinese company, Keer Group, opened a textile factory in South Carolina that employs American workers. According to Nova Credit, France has a company in every U.S. state. These countries bring a vital addition to our economy that would suffer if we did not let them in. Fostering a global economy also leads to peace worldwide. When you are consistently engaging in
international trade and have a good relationship with nations worldwide, you learn to work together and maintain stability. One of the igniting points for both world wars was the isolationist view that so many countries around the world had taken. When we focus too much on ourselves we are not prepared for possible foreign relations problems or threats from abroad. Our government must learn to find a balance. Americans must not be forgotten about and foreign policy cannot be made at the expense of U.S. citizens. But we also cannot continue down a path that fosters a dangerous sense of nationalism in America. Our country is more special because of our relationships with other countries and the peace that stems from them. America is a great country that is constantly growing and changing. To perpetuate this growth, we must continue to engage in a global economy that fosters economic success and peace. contact Maggie Eubanks at eubanksml@warhawks.ulm.edu
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OPINION
Culture
Hispanics need more media presence Abisha Dhakal In American society, Hispanic people are a strong force. They are one of America’s fastest growing ethnic groups and comprise of 18.5% of the population, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Hispanics have brought music, food, fashion and sports that the U.S. has adopted into its way of life. Hispanic culture adds to the melting pot that is America. This is why Hispanics should have a larger media presence. However, with rare exceptions, Hispanic involvement in Englishlanguage mainstream media is very limited.
According to the Latino Media Gap, a study of top films and television shows indicate that there are fewer storylines and parts in today’s entertainment business with leading Hispanic performers than 70 years ago. The Hispanic population increased by more than 43% from 2000 to 2010, but the media engagement rate—both behind and in front of the camera across all genres and platforms— stayed the same, according to the Latino Media Gap. However, when Hispanic people are included in television and movies they are portrayed as criminals, law enforcers, cheap laborers and hypersexualized creatures via decades-old stereotypes. About 24% of TV characters were connected to crime between 2012 and 2013, a significant rise from 1994 when just 6% were, according to the Latino Media Gap The present statistics show ongoing discrimination in the employment of major American industries. This portrayal creates a mismatched representation of Hispanic people.
This could be a major reason behind low Hispanic media presence. The marginalization of Hispanic people deprives media consumers of demographic change and creative prospects. The limited and stereotyped character of current Hispanic tales skew perceptions of their culture. Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 marks Hispanic Heritage Month, but I have not seen any posts about it on social media. In fact, I have only seen one mention of Hispanic Heritage Month on TV and it was during an ESPN advertisement. Many aren’t even aware that it is Hispanic Heritage Month. But with more social media representation, Hispanic people and their culture could be celebrated more. I also noticed that ULM hasn’t said anything about Hispanic Heritage Month, which I find alarming. On the ULM website, it says that they recognize May as Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month. But where is the recognition for Hispanic students, staff and faculty?
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The last time that ULM gave recognition to Hispanic Heritage Month on their website was in 2008. ULM needs to speak out and show their support. According to UNIVSTATS, 240 Hispanic students attended ULM in 2020.
These students are a large and important part of our community. Hispanics need better representation in media and ULM could help contribute to this cause. A little recoginition can go a long way. contact Abisha Dhakal at dhakalab@warhawks.ulm.edu
COVID Vaccine
Religious exemption forms not Biblical
Carley Nail A wave of controversy has entered the news as many are trying to escape new COVID vaccine mandates. An increasing number of churches and pastors across the U.S. are filling out religious vaccine exemption forms, according to U.S. News. As a Christian myself, I find this totally unnecessary. Nowhere in the Bible does it state that you should not get a vaccine mandated by the government. But the Bible does say in Mark 12: 30-31 to love your neighbor as yourself. In fact, this was such a great commandment that the only one before it is to love the Lord your God with all your heart. For this reason, it amazes me that so many Christians are refusing to get the vaccine due to religious reasons.
Loving your neighbor as yourself means to love the people around you as best as you can, which includes wanting to keep them safe. Christians live by the Bible but for some reason often overlook this topic. One reason some Christians are saying getting the vaccine goes against their religious values is because pharmaceutical companies made the vaccine from replicated fetal cell lines from aborted fetuses. But, according to NBC News, the only company that produced the vaccine this way was Johnson & Johnson. If you are strongly against this method of production, there are two other FDA approved vaccines from other companies. According to ABC News, 97% of Louisiana’s COVID cases and deaths since February have been unvaccinated people. And the number of COVID cases has drastically decreased since the beginning of the year. According to the New York Times, the number of cases has dropped to 50,769 in the U.S. as of Sept. 24 compared to the all-time high of 300,777 cases on Jan. 8. This vaccine is limiting the amount of people dying or being hospitalized
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from COVID. It seems like getting the vaccine would go hand in hand with Christian values. I also understand that some don’t want the vaccine because they are unsure of the side effects or they don’t see getting the vaccine as a necessity. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion when it comes to their own
health. But don’t use your religion as an excuse to not get the vaccine. There are some pastors leading churches that only see this as an opportunity to make money. According to the Washington Post, Jackson Lahmeyer who pastors a church in Tulsa has been encouraging people to donate to his church and
become an online member so they can get his signature on a form for religious exemption from the vaccine. In this way, the religious exemption forms that are not necessary in the first place are being abused. And these exemption forms should not be accepted. contact Carley Nail at nailcn@warhawks.ulm.edu
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September 27, 2021
FREESTYLE
Mental Health
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HIDDEN IMPACTS: Many people use social media without considering the implications of it. According to Simplilearn, social media can have both positive and negative impacts. However, the negative impacts can last a lifetime while most of the positive ones are temporary.
Social media contributes to increased suicide rates by Viktar Harbachuk Suicide is still a sensitive subject even in some of the most socially progressive societies. It is a dark side of psychology that makes people highly uncomfortable. It’s also becoming an increasingly common cause of death. According to a report released by the CDC, the rate of suicide among those aged 10 to 24 increased almost 60% between 2007 and 2018. One explanation is the increased use of social media. The Gen Z population has been surrounded and influenced by the internet and social media their entire lives. Social media can influence suicide-related behavior by unfiltered expo- Maksimenkova sure to graphic and triggering content. Many online platforms such as Twitter do not have strict rules when it comes to filtering what people are
allowed to post. Twitter expanded hate speech rules to include race and ethnicity only in 2020. Regardless of the rules that different platforms imply, one cannot fully be shielded from being exposed to hateful comments. This especially affects minorities who tend to be exposed to hate speech more often, such as the LGBTQ community. Sofia Maksimenkova, a computer science major, said she has seen hate online that she would never see in real life. “I had to witness many times people speaking in a hateful manner about my community online. It is something I would never witness in real life, but social media makes me realize how big of a problem homophobia still is,” Maksimenkova said. On the other hand, social media has greatly contributed to spreading suicide awareness among youth. On social media platforms such as TikTok, people often feel comfortable sharing their experiences with others. Those who cannot afford a session with a therapist can get advice from a
specialist for free. David Bodingbauer, a business administration major, said he thinks social media is only harmful to people’s mental health if they have a predisposition to mental illness. He also said social media makes people more aware and self-conscious of their mental health, since people use social media Bodingbauer platforms to educate themselves on mental health as well as share their thoughts and opinions. According to McLean Hospital, a Harvard Medical School affiliate, some families should modify the way that they use social media to avoid the bad effects. For example, a “no selfie” rule would make children share their experiences without emphasizing a focus on their appearance. contact Viktar Harbachuk at harbachukv@warhawks.ulm.edu
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Litigation
Campus Issues
Ruston school faces lawsuit amid bullying, sexual battery allegations of former student by Gabby Ballew
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ONLY YOU CAN PREVENT HAZING: The office of Student Advocacy and Accountability hosted events throughout the week for Hazing Prevention Week in order to spread awareness about hazing.
Forum shows students impacts of hazing by Kylie Cichocki If the pilot does not catch an error, shouldn't the co-pilot speak up and stop the error before it goes too far? If the co-pilot chooses to stay silent, the incident could not only affect the pilot and copilot, but it could affect the passengers, the airline company and everyone’s families. This is an analogy Tom Torregrossa, the director of University Police, used to describe the impacts of hazing. Last week was Hazing Prevention Week at ULM, and in an attempt to spread awareness about hazing, UPD hosted a hazing prevention forum. According to the National Resource Center on Domestic Violence, incidents of hazing have become increasingly more violent and sexual. Megan Olinger, the vice president of student affairs, said hazing in recent years has become more alarming. “This is not traditional, it’s violent. This is criminal,” Olinger said.
The death of Max Gruver in 2017 as a result of fraternity hazing at LSU showed how bad the problem is. According to ABC News, Gruver died following a night of drinking with Phi Delta Theta, in which he was hazed. The day after he died, Gruver's blood alcohol level was still .496, which is four times the legal limit. In response to Gruver’s death and the increase in severity of hazing, the Max Gruver Act was crated. This act says that if you are charged with criminal hazing you face a $1,000 fine or up to six months in jail. If the hazing results in serious injuries or a .3% alcohol intake, you face $10,000 in fines or up to five years of jail time. If the hazing results in death it can add a negligent homicide charge to your punishment, according to the Louisiana State Legislation website. To help combat this new more violent form of hazing, ULM has incorporated ways to report incidents in the ULM Safe App.
According to UPD, the app allows you to access silent witness forms and give anonymous tips. The app also has a chat room with a communication dispatcher so you can explain in detail past hazing incidents and provide pictures or videos if you have them. The app can also access your location through an emergency button if there is a current emergency. This will send UPD to your exact location. While ULM has ways worked to protect students from hazing, it can still happen. Therefore, students believe education about the impacts of hazing is still necessary. Sydney Maleigh, a senior premedical major, said that people who haze often do not understand the effects of their actions. “I don't think people realize how big of an impact their actions have. It’s bigger than that moment, Maleigh said. “The hurt can last a lifetime.” contact Kylie Cichocki at cichokikb@warhawks.ulm.edu
Cedar Creek School in Ruston is facing a lawsuit over allegations of bullying and sexual battery that took place at school. According to the lawsuit, the child, referred to as “Paul,” was sexually battered and bullied on numerous occasions between September 2020 and May 13, 2021. The lawsuit alleges that on May 13, other students organized an event called “Hell Day.” On this day, students were encouraged to bully Paul at least once during the day. Before this however, Paul was verbally and physically assaulted and sexually battered weekly. The claims concerning sexual battery involve the defendants using an Eiffel Tower statue that Kimble was classroom decoration penetrate the student's anal cavity. Allegedly, similar acts happened almost weekly. The plaintiffs' petition also mentions an instance where such sexual battery was captured on video and used as part of a class presentation, according to the News Star. Teachers and administration were aware of some of it but failed to report it to the Cedar Creek Board of Directors or do anything to stop it, according to allegations in the lawsuit. On May 13 Paul’s parents notified the Board of Directors and the board said they would take “immediate action.” According to a statement made by the school, a retired police officer was hired to investigate the accusations and five students were expelled in response. However, Cedar Creek’s head of school Andrew Yepson said the school denies all allegations made in the lawsuit. The school's statement also said, "There is no evidence of any kind that the plaintiff’s anal cavity or rectum was ever penetrated." In response to the plaintiffs' description of the class presentation video where Paul was assaulted on camera, the school published what they say to Foster be the video onto YouTube and said it does not show sexual battery. Additionally, their statement included photos and measurements of the Eiffel Tower statue and claimed the object was too large for penetration because medical attention would have been necessary.
The board has also requested everyone to stop the spread of rumors and misinformation. Cedar creek is still determining how they will proceed as they are debating filing a counter lawsuit for libel and defamation, according to a statement made by the school. However, many people are openly condemning how they are handeling the situtaion. They are questioning why a privtae investigator was called instead of the police in such a serious situation, according to the News Star. While lawsuits like this are rare, similar incidents occur on school campuses—even college campuses. According to the Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network, among undergraduate students, about 26% of women 7% of men experience rape or sexual assault through physical force, violence or incapacitation. These statistics and incidents like the ones described in the Cedar Creek lawsuit are the some of the reasons public and private universities must abide by Title IX laws. According to the Department of Justice, Title IX laws protects students’ right to equal education, which includes sexual violence and and assault as a form of sex discrimination. At ULM, reports of sexual misconduct can Howard be reported to the Title IX coordinator Treina Kimble. Kimble said the best way to report sexual misconduct is “through our online reporting form that is accessible 24 hours a day and offers an option for anonymous reporting if desired.” Karen Foster, the director of the Counseling Center, said the purpose of the group is to bring awareness by implementing mandatory training for faculty, staff and students. Throughout the year, ULM educates students on sexual misconduct and bullying in other ways by hosting events like hazing prevention forums for students. Mackenzie Howard, a junior elementary education major, said she hopes this lawsuit will spread awareness about sexual misconduct and bullying. “[Hopefully,] the attention received from the lawsuit will encourage at least one person to seek the help that they need,” Howard said.
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NEWS
Self-Care
Freshman seminar encourages students to prioritize themselves by Chloe Chapel
Freshman year of college can be a lonely time for college students. Many students eat alone, study alone and go to events alone, which can have negative impacts on mental health. This can be discouraging for students as they are going through a major transitionary period in their lives. University Seminar is a class designed to help students deal with the struggles of coming to college while teaching them the ins and outs of being a student. While this class is helpful, it focuses more on academic growth rather than personal growth. In an effort to provide students with personal development tips, Delta Sigma Theta and Sigma Gamma Rho joined forces and hosted a freshman seminar last week. Unlike other freshman seminars, there were ice breakers, games, prizes and tips from older students. At first, some students were reluctant to stand up and introduce themselves during the icebreaker. However, after everyone was finished explaining a little bit about themselves, the tension slowly left. After the first game that encouraged stu-
dents to dance and mingle, all tension was gone. Kayla LaCoste, a member of Delta Sigma Theta, said events like these can feel awkward at first, so having games and icebreakers really helps break up some of the tension. “I feel like it’s super important to have games and ice breakers because it gets everyone involved and out their comfort zone,” LaCoste said. “The ice breaker we played during this event involved dancing and finding partners, […] which allowed me to get close with some of the freshmen.” Sorority members also shared tips that have helped them throughout college. Many students emphasized the idea that self-care is just as important as school work. Megan Thomas, the president of Sigma Gamma Rho, said thriving in school goes beyond just school work—It starts with taking care of yourself. “It’s important to take care of yourself because you’re all you have. You’ll have your body whether you pass a class or not,” Thomas said. “Therefore, you should take care of yourself so you can continue to thrive in life outside of school.” After students gave their tips, they played ULM-themed Jeopardy to help them learn more about the campus while getting to know
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DANCE THE STRESS AWAY: A student dances as she pushes her team ahead in an intense game of ULM Jeopardy. Don’t worry, they won.
each other. Destiny Gilmore, the president of Delta Sigma Theta, said events like these not only help freshmen interact but they also give sororities the chance to interact and work together. “You hardly see sororities working together as soon as you get to campus,” Gilmore said.
“We wanted our first impression to new students to be welcoming and that it’s not just about strolling and dissing another sorority but working together to help those in our community.” contact Chloe Chapel at chapelcb@warhawks.ulm.edu
Career
Workshop shows students ins, outs of getting a job by Calli Sinclair
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THE FUTURE STARTS TODAY: Colm Bourke, a career coach at the Career Center helps students prepare for the future by breaking down the process of getting a job.
When it comes to interviews, many students struggle. Whether it be due to shyness, nervousness or something else, many students feel intimidated. To help out with negative feelings toward interviews, the Career Center held an interview skills workshop that gave students tips on the process of applying for a job. Colm Bourke, a career coach at the career center, gave a presentation with advice about every aspect of landing a job such as the application process, how to communicate with future employers and tips for interviews. The ultimate goal was to help students obtain the skills required to secure a job. Some of these skills include confidence, individuality and leadership. However, he said there is more that goes into it than that. Timeliness is another big aspect of interviewing that is often forgotten about. Being on time shows future employers you are serious about the job you are hoping to secure. “By being prepared for the interview, you are able to have more control over any anxieties,”
Bourke said. “When you don’t give yourself enough time to get to the interview, you can run into problems – [like] having to stop for gas or traffic jams,” Bourke said. During the workshop, Bourke asked students to list their own personal strengths and weaknesses. Some of students’ answers included confidence, enthusiasm and being able to work well with others as strengths and being introverted and feeling shame if not hired as weaknesses. Bourke helped subside students’ negative feelings by explaining that not being hired after an interview is okay. “If you are not hired after the interview, even if you felt it went well, take it as a learning lesson,” Bourke said. “By responding better and taking responsibility, you will be prepared for the next interview.” Madison Smith, a senior kinesiology major, felt the workshop truly helped students prepare for future interviews. “It’s important because students need to be prepared for life after graduation,” Smith said. contact Calli Sinclair at sinclac@warhawks.ulm.edu
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Campus
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UNA CULTURA RICA Y HERMOSA: Americans with origins in Cuba, El Salvador, Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Colombia and Honduras each have a population of roughly one million or more as of 2018, accordng to Women’s Health Magazine.
Hispanic Heritage Month shines light on culture, history by Maggie Eubanks As Hispanic people immigrate to the U.S. they bring their own unique culture, language and history. However, despite 18.5% of people in the U.S. being Hispanic, according to the Census Bureau, it can be difficult to find information about Hispanic culture and history. Hispanic Heritage Month was created to help spread awareness about Hispanic culture and history. It was originally only one week long and its observation started in 1968 under President Lyndon Johnson, according to National Hispanic Heritage Month. However, it was expanded in 1988 by President Ronald Reagan in order to fully to celebrate and spotlight the achievements and significance of Hispanic and Latin American people in the U.S. Unlike other months that celebrate different groups, Hispanic Heritage Month begins and ends in the middle of a month, starting on Sept. 15 and ending on Oct. 15. Starting the celebration here allows the month to coincide with the independence days of many Latin-American countries. Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua and Costa Rica celebrate their Independence Day on Sept. 15 with Mexico following on the 16th, Chile on the 18th and Belize on the 21st, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Throughout this month there are many different celebrations and forums to educate the public on the history and culture of Hispanic people. This gives a chance for all Hispanic people to get the representation that they usually would not have. Madison Hernandez, a senior political science major, feels the representation Hispanic Heritage Month provides is important. “As someone who may not look traditionally or stereotypically Hispanic, it is excellent to see representation of Hispanic people who look like me,” Hernandez said. “This month allows Hispanic/ Latinx people of all colors, shapes and sizes to celebrate the rich character of the cultures they or their families are from.” However, there is some controversy regarding Hispanic Heritage Month. Some Latin Americans would like the month’s name to be changed from Hispanic Heritage Month to Latinx Heritage Month. They feel that the term “Hispanic” was given to them by the U.S. government and they would like something different. The term Latino or Latinx is used to describe someone from a Latin American country, while the term Hispanic is used to describe someone who comes from a country with Spanish-speaking origins, according to Yes Prep Public Schools. So someone from Brazil can be characterized as Latino but not as Hispanic, and someone from
Spain can be described as Hispanic but not as Latino. Those who wish to change the name of this month-long celebration feel Latinx should be used because it is a gender-inclusive term that represents the culture. However, Latinx is not a popular term. According to Pew Research, only 23% of Americans who identify as Hispanic or Latino have heard of the term Latinx and only 3% use it. Ignacio Arellano, a Spanish professor, said he is unsure as to what terms best fits as they are still widely controversial and debated. “I think that’s a matter of how we use words. I’m not sure if Hispanic is only about language and Latin is only about geography,” Arellano said. “Some people say this is Americans trying to colonize our terms. Some people say no, this is inclusive. We should use it. I am okay with either, and I respect everyone’s opinion.” While ULM has yet to do anything to celebrate the month, celebrations have begun nationally. President Biden held a forum with his four Hispanic cabinet members on how to increase diversity and representation on the national stage. In Biden’s words, “Hispanic history is American history.”
contact Maggie Eubanks at eubanksml@warhawks.ulm.edu
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Campus Event
Series Review
Players fight for their lives in deadly game
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VAPA SHATTERS 8-YEAR WAIT WITH PHENOMENAL PLAY: Students transform into characters from Tennessee Williams' "The Glass Menagerie" in the first student play in eight years.
by Uchechi Owunna
Student plays relaunch on bayou with 'The Glass Menagerie' by Sajan Thakuri
Student plays have finally returned to ULM after eight years. “The Glass Menagerie” by Tennessee Williams was the play that broke the wait. "The Glass Menagerie" is a classic play of the 20th century that has been revived on Broadway five times. The story takes place in Tom’s memories. Tom’s mother, Amanda, requests that Tom find a gentlemen caller for his disabled sister, Laura. Tom ends up introducing his coworker, Jim, to his sister w i t h o u t knowing that Jim is Clark engaged to be married to someone else. It’s
full of emotion and complicated family dynamics. Mark Clark, the director of the play, said the fact that the student performers prepared and memorized this hefty play in just five weeks is Wright a testament to their dedication and talent. “We had some budget cutbacks in the previous years,” Clark said. “Different programs were cut out and that resulted to eight years without plays.” Gabriel Wright, senior health studies major, said that he loves acting and plays. “When I was approached for the role of Jim in the play, I knew I had to do it,” Wright said. “There was a short amount of time for
the practice of the play, but the play went pretty well.” Wright said the turnout for the show was great and that student support is important. “All we would need from the student body, or the audience, is to come and watch our plays,” Wright said. “That’s what encourages us.” Preston Anderson, a junior vocal performance major, said he saw the play twice. He thought all the actors and the directors did a great job with the Anderson play. “I didn’t hear about ‘The Glass Menagerie’ until this semester, I heard it from the director of this play who also happens to be directing the play
I’m taking part in,” said Preston. Priyanka Chaudhary, a freshman computer science major, said this was her first time seeing the play and she was glad that she watched it. "The lighting and clothing designs of the actors both contributed to the overall success of the show,” Chaudhary said. “The actors did a marvelous job, and I can only imagine the hard work the cast and crew members have put behind the show.” Clark said they would like to do a student play every semester. He said they have more performance brewing. "There’s a musical play coming later this semester. In the next semester, we’re also going to do a musical ‘She Loves Me’,” Clark said.
contact Sajan Thakuri at shahithakuris@warhawks.ulm.edu
Imagine you are in a playground-like room with 455 other players playing Red Light, Green Light—a children’s game where you run toward the finish line when the “It” player calls "Green Light" and pause when "Red Light" is called. Whoever moves after Red light has to go back to the starting point. You immediately freeze as soon as “red light” is called but the person in front of you wobbles a little trying to maintain their balance. Before you can blink, you feel a warm liquid splatter on your face and the person in front of you falls down with a hole through their head. Panic sets in. “Squid Game,” a Netflix original Korean drama, just wrapped up season one of its nine episode series last week. Sure, the idea of playing children games in a bid to win $38.5 million sounds insane, but what is the harm in trying, especially if you are really desperate and have nothing to lose? However, the players quickly realize that they are not only fighting for the money, they are also fighting to stay alive. The ending of this series leaves you wondering if it is the situation that makes the person evil or if human beings naturally have a level of resident evil in them. The entire show becomes a thrilling battle of resilience fueled by human greed and selfish instinct to survive no matter what. “Squid Game” features a lot of popular Korean actors like Gong Yoo, Lee Byung-hun and Park Hae-soo. The players compete in six deadly children’s games and the prize money increases as more people are eliminated. If the majority decide to stop the game, the family of the deceased each get $100,000 but the remaining players get nothing. The series is named after the final game in the competition—the squid game. Watching this series will take you on a rollercoaster of emotions as you see how easily the players abandon all morals and deceive each other as they literally claw their way to their end. You will find yourself bawling your eyes out when your favorite character is eliminated and pulling your hair out when a character makes a stupid move. contact Uchechi Owunna at owunnaud@warhawks.ulm.edu
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Warhawks connect over Moon Festival celebration by Morgan Andrews
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FLY ME TO THE MOON: Warhawks celebrate the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival with food, masks and a movie.
Everyone watched in awe as Joyce Zhou danced like a pebble ripping across water. Zhou, a marketing professor, was dressed in a pink and white Chinese water sleeve outfit as she connected with the audience by showcasing a traditional Chinese dance. She explained how Chinese people celebrate the annual Mid- Zhou Autumn Festival, also known as the Moon Festival. The International Student Association hosted its annual Moon Festival event to share the importance of this holiday celebrated by Southeast Asian students, faculty and staff. Gina White, director of International Services, said it is important to build bridges with international students and cultures. “We have to make sure that we celebrate and embrace everyone’s culture so we can build bridges to show that we are more alike than different,” White said. Other countries such as Korea,
Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macau, Vietnam and Japan also honor the holiday to commemorate the end of the autumn harvest and the full moon. Sara Kim, an assistant comWhite munication professor, said Koreans usually take part in the religious holiday in a more modern way by worshiping and recognizing deceased ancestors in the family. Both professors taught students how to say “Mid-Autumn Festival” in Chinese and Korean—“Zhongqiu Jié” and “Chuseok,” respectively. Students got to create their own face masks decorated in colorful paint and Asian food including mooncakes were served. Attendees watched a movie about the festival called “Over the Moon,” about a young girl who builds a rocket ship to the moon to meet a mythical goddess. Lanterns were not released this year as they usually are because of safety regulations and weather. However, White said students and faculty still enjoyed learning and participating in the holiday.
“We thought we would have a loss of student engagement without the lanterns being lit,” White said. “But I think everyone was just as engaged wearing a mask and watching a movie together.” Kaile Finies, a communication graduate student, said there is still more the university could do to make the international community feel more inclusive. “Opening up the floor more and listening to what the students want to see on campus can really help a lot,” Finies said. Caleb Parker, a freshman biology major, said this was an opportunity to learn about different cultures and connect with a celebration similar to his own. Finies “I’m someone who likes learning about different cultures,” Parker said. “I’m Pagan, so we celebrate the Autumn Equinox literally in the same week, so it's a holiday somewhat correlating with my own.” contact Morgan Andrews at andrewmr@warhawks.ulm.edu
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Phi Mu raises funds for children's cancer research by Uchechi Owunna
As students swaggered across the stage dressed as their heroes, the audience sat wondering why they chose that particular hero. There was a student dressed like a construction worker, one like firefighter, a crawfish farmer and even a student dressed as his mother. The first Miracle Man pageant hosted by the Alpha Rho chapter of Phi Mu featured 12 talented men competing for the title of Miracle Man in an effort to raise money for the Arkansas Children’s Miracle Network Hospital. Samantha Hale, a Phi Mu alum who was one of the judges, thought it was fun to watch the men come out to showcase their talent while raising money for a good cause. Hale “I decided to participate in this event because it was for a great cause,” Hale said. “It was for Children’s Miracle Network Hospital and I
wanted to help support the kids and raise money for them.” The pageant featured three rounds— an introductory round where contestants dressed up as their heroes, a talent round and a formal round. One contestant was crowned Mr. Miracle Man and won a $300 scholarship. Dylan LaBoeuf, a first-year pharmacy major, won the title of Miracle Man. He has been helping raise money for the Children’s Miracle Network through different organizations like Phi Mu and the Dance Marathon. “It feels so awesome to be able to contribute to the hospital and also win the pageant,” LaBoeuf said. “I literally cannot wait to come back 10 to 15 years later and see the next winner because I know that this pageant is here to stay.” LaBoeuf chose the pharmacist as his hero because of their contribution to the fight against the COVID pandemic. For the talent portion he enthusiastically recited the creed of Phi Mu as a poem that resonated deeply with him. Sydney Mccollough, a senior biology
major and philanthropy director for the Alpha Rho chapter, said she hopes the pageant becomes an annual event. “It raised a lot of money and all the participants, Mccollough including myself, had a lot of fun,” Mccollough said. “I was surprised because we doubled my goal of $5,000 and we raised over $10,000 for the hospital.” LaBoeuf was also crowned Mr. Money Man after raising a total of $715 for the Children’s Miracle Network. “Even though it was not compulsory or us to fundraise for the children’s hospital, I decided to go the extra mile because I knew how important it was,” LaBoeuf said. “I am grateful to the people that donated to the cause not only because it helped me win, but mostly because of the contribution to the hospital’s children cancer research.” Alex Domingue, a first- year
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STRUT YOUR STUFF: The Miracle Man Beauty Pageant allowed students to have fun and raise money for cancer research.
pharmacy major, thought that LaBoeuf fully deserved his title as Miracle Man because of his creativity, confidence and initiative. “As someone who is eventually going to be in the healthcare field, it is nice to see that organizations like this are raising money for scientific research,” Domingue said. Mccollough said that the student body should be included more in the
philanthropic activities hosted by the Greek organizations. “As of now, it’s only been Greek supporting Greek,” Mccollough said. “But if we were able to incorporate more of ULM’s student body and get them involved too, our events could be a lot bigger and we could raise a lot more money.” contact Uchechi Owunna at owunnaud@warhawks.ulm.edu
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Recommendations
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage month with these movies
The Blue Butterfly This Costa Rican movie is based on real events. “The Blue Butterfly” tells the story of a nine-year-old child dying of a brain tumor. His last wish is to catch a blue butterfly for his collection. To locate the butterfly, he and his mother seek the assistance of a renowned entomologist who leads them into the forest. They spend many days looking for the butterfly and they come across several dangerous situations. Everyone gains a greater understanding of life and their environment. Although the landscape is beautiful, the film goes slowly in many places. It is heartwarming, with the exception of a few sluggish parts. The acting is excellent as well.
Voces Inocentes
“Voces Innocents” is a strong, welldirected—yet difficult—story about a group of pre-teenage youngsters caught up in the chaos of El Salvador’s civil conflict. The Salvadoran film revolves partly around Chava, a 12-year-old at risk of being recruited by the military in the horrific civil war, and partly around his mother who has been abandoned by her husband and is trying to keep her family together. The characters are faced with awful choices throughout the war but their moral judgments show an indomitable spirit and grace that inspires the viewer. As the film alternates between joyful images of children playing and staccato bursts of machine gun fire, the viewer gets the feeling that things will end tragically.
Quién dijo miedo “¿Quién dijo miedo?” is a complex and chaotic documentary about the 2009 coup d’état in Honduras. The coup was an outgrowth of the constitutional crisis, which was essentially a political struggle between the ruling party and the reformminded people. It began when the Honduran military exiled former president Manuel Zelaya for advocating for a constitutional referendum. “We Are Not Afraid” was founded in the immediate aftermath of the exile and follows a group of activists that support Zelaya and want the coup to be recognized globally. Even though the coup occurred over a decade ago, it is worth reflecting a key period in Honduran history as it unfolded.
Las Sandinistas
“Las Sandinistas” is an excellent documentary that provides a lot of information on the Nicaraguan women’s movement and their role in the revolution. I was particularly interested in the information regarding sexism inside the revolution itself and how women, even while fighting alongside males, were still subjected to gender role restrictions. The film is well-edited and it uses a mix of contemporary and historical material to great effect. The music, editing and amazing narrative resurrects the revolution through the eyes of these determined ladies. For anyone interested in grasping the intricacy of societal change, this film is highly recommended.
Ixcanul
Ixcanul is a unique film that provokes spectators to think. This film is mostly about a young girl called Maria as she prepares for her marriage arranged by her parents, while encountering unexpected difficulties along the road. Although this film is sluggish and lacks action, it taught me a great deal about Mayan culture and customs in Guatemala. Due to the film’s mystery and lack of sound, it was unlike anything I’ve ever watched. This picture has virtually no music which is fascinating and gives it an element of distinctiveness. The camera angles and views were also very distinct.
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Groove into new week with Hispanic songs by Sabina Dahal
Many Hispanic Americans use Hispanic Heritage Month as a time to celebrate their history and culture. The month-long commemoration of the independence of Mexico and five Latin American countries including Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua, begins in the middle of September. In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, here are five of my favorite Hispanic songs.
singer rose to fame in the 1950s as a guarachas singer. “La Vida Es Un Carnaval” translates to “Life is a Carnival,” and Cruz offers a positive message about living a joyful life. I really enjoy this song because it tells us that the grass is always greener on the other side and that there is no purpose in squandering the life that each of us has.
delivering on any of them. He also emphasized the song’s rhythm and visual, emphasizing that the lyrics can be applicable to any scenario, be it political, economic or home life.
5) Asi es la Vida
3) La Bamba
2) La Guagua
1) La Vida es un Carnaval
Celia Cruz’s “La Vida es un Carnaval” is the first song that comes to mind when listening to a playlist dedicated to Hispanic heritage culture. The Cuban-American
4) Recuerdos estivos: II Crepúsculos Alpinos
This is a socially critical song. As he does in this song, Juan Luis Guerra constantly portrays the good and the authentic. This song is like an amazing letter that encapsulates the status of the Dominican Republic at a time when the Dominican administration made promise after promise without ever
La Bamba, which was released when Ritchie Valens was only 17, encapsulates the breadth of his influence. From Mexican huapango and Afro-Cuban rhythms to Bo Diddley strains, his rock ‘n’ roll interpretation of a classic Mexican folk song incorporated a wide spectrum of musical elements. It is a particularly typical song of the Mexican state of Veracruz’s folk dance, “Son Jarocho.” When I listen to this music, it instantly lifts my mood.
Composed by Jose Elizondo and performed by the Lowell Chamber Orchestra, “Il Crepsculos Alpinos” is inspired by the sense of calm and serenity that may be felt when viewing Alpenglow, which is an optical phenomenon that is usually seen on snow-covered mountains where a pinkish violet light can be seen at the summits of high mountains. This tune has a pleasant and uplifting tone to it, implying optimism and hope despite life’s ups and downs. Elizondo’s music is tonal and lyrical with traces of his Latin American origin prominently featured.
“Asi is la vida,” which translates to “Such is life,” is a shrugging resignation similar to “What can you do about it” or “That’s the way things go.” The song was performed by the Nicaraguan singer/songwriter Luis Enrique, commonly referred to as the Prince of Salsa. You can dance to “Asi is La Vida” while being completely unaware of its actuality. This isn’t just a salsa music that makes you want to dance—It’s a song that makes you think about how life is bigger than we can explain or even understand. contact Sabina Dahal at dahalsa@warhawks.ulm.edu
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Student Poem Across
1 “Like that’s gonna happen!” 5 Sleeps under the stars 10 Kid-lit author Silverstein 14 Clif Bar brand marketed to women 15 Catherine of “Best in Show” 16 Maître d’s question 17 Hard-to-please dinner guest 19 “Metamorphoses” poet 20 Take, as advice 21 “Time for us to leave?” 23 Unadorned 25 Did some storytelling 27 Poet 28 Honk 29 Handy bag 30 Moderate running pace 31 Bit of eye lubricant 32 Prattle 33 With 35-Across,
anonymous voting method, and a hint to each set of circled letters 35 See 33-across 38 “Listen up, Luis!” 39 Google Maps alternative 40 Colorful carp 42 Study, with “over” 44 Name on an iconic New York deli 45 Zeus’ jealous wife 46 Photobomb of a sort involving a V sign 48 Entrance 49 Periodic table item 50 Noble title 51 Land in un lago 52 Early “SNL” star who was one of the Blues Brothers 57 “Oh, brother!” 58 Skating, often 59 Swedish furniture chain 60 Advantage 61 Polishes, as a floor 62 Stitches
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1 Matterhorn, e.g. 2 Fashion designer Anna 3 Calling the shots 4 Spy’s passport, say 5 Like Columbia University, since 1983 6 Cry of realization 7 Yoga studio item 8 Like jigsaw puzzles 9 Cling wrap brand 10 Flying polar predator 11 Attack 12 Political fugitive 13 Strung along 18 Hankering 22 Venetian Christmas 23 Classic sandwich initials 24 Vietnam neighbor 25 Chimney coating 26 Pal of Snap and Crackle 28 Forest grower 31 Visine target 32 Ella Fitzgerald’s genre 34 Ears you can get lost in
35 Baseball clubs 36 “All righty then” 37 Singer __ Amos 39 Card-vs.-card game 41 Actor McKellen 42 Throbbed 43 What a flamingo often stands on 44 Single-edged samurai sword 45 Biden’s VP Kamala 46 Light brown 47 Subsidize 48 Stir-fry pan 50 Caustic cleaners 53 Veto 54 Versatile blackjack card 55 Archery wood 56 County prosecutors, briefly
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by Mya Thornhill
I put you on a pedestal, high above the others. My obsession with you is unhealthy; it’s far too much to uncover. I see you as perfect, can do no wrong. But with others, your cover is blown. Though I can’t get you out of my mind, You’re the only one I want at any given time. My obsession is way out of line. I can’t stop viewing you with unrealistic expectations. Even though you’re only human, you’re a masterpiece to me. You are too good to believe. I just can’t begin to see how much this is hurting me. contact Mya Thornhill at thornhillmd@warhawks.ulm.edu
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SPORTS
Volleyball
photos by Niraj Shrestha
HERE COMES THE BOOM: ULM freshman Avery Cole takes flight on attack to try for a kill against the Georgia Southern Eagles.
Warhawks split Sun Belt openers at home by Cameron Jett
Warhawks volleyball (5-12) began Sun Belt Conference action last week with a two-game home stretch against the Georgia State Panthers (3-9) and the Georgia Southern Eagles (8-3). ULM scored a 3-1 (20-25, 27-25, 25-18, 35-33) victory over the Panthers with a thrilling fourth set of action. The next day ULM fell in its matchup 3-1 (17-25, 25-20, 25-19, 25-22) against the Eagles. ULM had not met either of these Sun Belt opponents since the 2019 season and they only played a limited conference schedule in 2020. “After the second set [against Georgia State] we looked at what we did well as far as finding our matchups on the outside and not overusing attackers we didn’t necessarily need to set,” head coach Charlie Olson said. ULM fought back into the fourth set against Georgia State after the Panthers reached set point leading 24-22. ULM scored the next three points to flip the script on the Panthers and the two teams swapped leads nine times through the remainder of the set. ULM put the Panthers in a terrible position and forced an attack error to seal the set 35-33. Cali Assaley set a four-set record for the Warhawks. Her 27 kills against the Panthers are the most in school history in a four-set game. Mariana Volponi e Giordan’s 49 assists are third all-time in school history for a four-set
RETURN TO SENDER: ULM’s Mariana Volponi e Giordan blocks an attack attempt by the Eagles.
contest. ULM was initially stunned in the matchup. Georgia State caught fire late in the first set and
stole the lead from ULM and kept the Warhawks offense from hitting their stride. The Panthers stole the first set 25-20. The
Panthers’ great defense at the net threw off ULM for much of the contest and they finished with seven blocks. Georgia Southern entered the contest as one of the premier volleyball teams in the SBC. The Eagles sit in first place for the Sun Belt East Division and second overall. ULM struck first in the contest with a victory in set one. After this set, the two teams’ defenses set the pace for the rest of the contest. The Eagles convincingly took sets two and three but ULM kept it close in set four. “I thought we fought well in the fourth,” Olson said. “We made an adjustment on our right side and that opened up some outside opportunities.” ULM earned its way back into the game late in the fourth set. Great play by the Warhawks forced repeated attack errors to cut the Georgia Southern lead to 20-18. ULM closed their gap to just one point after a bad set by the Eagles. However, Georgia Southern closed out after reaching match point to win the contest 25-22. ULM sits in fourth place in the Sun Belt West Division standings after these two matchups. This weekend, ULM meets its first West Division opponents on the season. They face off with Texas State (5-9) on Friday and the University of Texas-Arlington (2-8) on Saturday as part of a two-game road trip. contact Cameron Jett at jettcm@warhawks.ulm.edu
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Soccer
Sun Belt Conference showdown ends in stalemate against Georgia State Warhawks out of rhythm after losing Janet Stopka by Maggie Eubanks
ULM (6-0-1) opened Sun Belt Conference play last Thursday with a tie against Georgia State (6-3-2). This game on the road was the first game for ULM after losing starter Janet Stopka. Stopka will be out indefinitely after suffering a broken fibula in last week’s match against Troy. After not putting up the same impressive numbers they have all season, ULM will have to learn how to restructure their approach without Stopka as they continue conference play. The Warhawks held the lead for much of the game. But after a rally
in the second half and two scoreless overtimes, the match ended at 3-3. “I thought we went about the game in the absolute right way tonight, and at 3-1 up, we were cruising. That said, two mistakes and a goal we scored that wasn’t given have cost us a big win,” Warhawks head coach Sean Fraser said. ULM got on the board first after freshman Lena Göppel scored unassisted in the 11th minute. The Panthers quickly evened the score after cashing in on one of ULM’s 18 penalties in the game. The game would stay tied until the very end of the first half when the Warhawks’ sharpest player, junior Courtney Marten, scored off an assist from senior Theoni Zerva in the 44th minute. This goal put ULM back in the lead at 2-1. This season, Marten has scored in every game she played for ULM and is three goals away from breaking the single-season goals record.
The Warhawks would put their lead up to 3-1 in the second half after Zerva scored off an assist from freshman Inge Konst. That was Zerva’s sixth goal in the season, making her one of ULM’s top scorers. Georgia State hit a hot streak in the second half, scoring two quick goals in the 76th and 80th minutes to tie the game. ULM seemed to have lost all momentum after the Panthers scored these goals. GSU outshot the Warhawks 5-0 in the first overtime and 4-1 in the second overtime. Junior goalie Haley Hillock was able to make a save in the 109th minute to end the game deadlocked at 3-3. ULM will be back at home this Friday at 7 p.m. against conference opponent Little Rock. contact Maggie Eubanks at eubanksml@warhawks.ulm.edu
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BLOW BY: Junior Efi Brame takes the ball upfield to lead the ULM offensive.
Tennis
Trio of Warhawks triumph in Demon’s den by Maggie Eubanks
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SET IT OFF: Senior Madalina Grigoriu volleys the ball to her opponent during a victorious weekend.
The Warhawks put on their second straight impressive showing of the season last weekend at Northwestern State’s Lady Demon Collegiate Invitational. Senior Madalina Grigoriu and the doubles tandem of Oleksandra Balaba and Brianna Gomez won their respective brackets at last weekend’s invitational. This win from Grigoriu continues her undefeated streak from the 2020 season. Grigoriu started the weekend beating Southern Mississippi’s Sarah Medik, 6-1, 6-4, and Northwestern State’s Mariella Minetti, 7-6, 2-6, 10-6. She carried on with this success on Saturday gaining a 6-2, 6-4 win over SFA’s Nyah Kauders in the championship of the Purple Singles Draw. Balaba and Gomez also started off strong by winning their first matchup 6-4 against Southern Mississippi’s Das and Ebru Yazgan, 6-4. The pair won the championship on Saturday after beating Southeastern Louisiana’s Sofya Kanarskaya and Oborina 6-4 in the semifinals and Stephen F. Austin’s Elena Bleicher and Elise
Frigout 7-5 in the finals. Other Warhawks that drew some success this weekend were junior Jimena Paula Garbino, senior Brianna Gomez and sophomore Giovanna Pereira. Garbino placed second in the Orange Singles Draw after beating NSU’s Dorora Szczygielska 6-3, 4-6, 10-8 in the semifinals after receiving a first round bye. Unfortunately, Garbino dropped a hard-fought championship match to Southeastern’s Kate Orbina 3-6, 6-4, 10-6. Gomez placed second in the Black Singles draw after topping Southern Mississippi’s Suhana Das in the semifinals 6-4, 2-6, 10-5 and dropping the championship 3-6, 4-6 to Northwestern’s State’s Tjasa Klevisar. Gomez also received a first round bye. The Warhawks will look to continue this early success at the Intercollegiate Tennis Association Regionals in Tuscaloosa, Alabama on Oct. 14-19.
contact Maggie Eubanks at eubanksml@warhawks.ulm.edu
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photos by Saugat Shrestha
WINNING WAYS: Left: Linebacker Ja’Cquez Williams scores a pick-six. Right: Linebacker KeyShawn Johnson storms through the Trojans pass protection to sack the QB.
Warhawks’ defense delivers win over Troy ULM defeats Troy for first time in 7 years by Kevin Wade and Cameron Jett The ULM Warhawks (2-1) left their Sun Belt opener with an upset victory over Troy (2-2) on Saturday night 29-16. The Warhawks stayed out front for the whole game after taking the initial lead. ULM entered the game as 24-point underdogs. The ferocious Warhawks defense came up with two scores in the second half. ULM defensive end Ty Shelby recorded a safety and linebacker Ja’Cquez Williams returned a 96-yard pick six. Outside of scoring, the defense held Troy to 5-of-15 on third down conversion. Troy came into Monroe averaging a 48% conversion rate on third down. “Each week the defense keeps impressing me the way they play,” head coach Terry Bowden said. “It was
kind of sealing the deal, [Williams’ inteception] was the MVP play of the game.” Offensively, ULM used the talents of Rodriguez and freshman QB Caleb Rogers to exploit opposing defenses. Offensive coordinator Rich Rodriguez puts in Rogers primarily as an option QB in a run heavy offense and plays his son as a game manager who can take the deep shot. “We’re all just playing our part and waiting for our names to be called upon,” said Rodriguez. On the opening drive of the game Rodriguez came out with a hot hand throwing a 31-yard pass to wide receiver Zach Jackson. Then he followed following with a 23-yard touchdown connection to get the Warhawks on the board early. With Rogers coming in during the second, he tossed a 37-yard pass to Sparks before settling the for a 26-yard field goal by Sun Belt special teams player of the week Calum Sutherland. The Warhawks marched down the field late in the second quarter but made a costly turnover which resulted in the Trojans getting on the
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board with a 32-yard field goal. Rogers fumbled the ball on a bad snap for ULM’s first turnover of the season. Running back Andrew Henry established himself as a key playmaker
against the Trojans. Henry finished the night with 108 yards rushing on 19 carries. On the opening drive of the second half, Henry found the end zone on a fourth and one play as he rushed untouched for the 40-yard
touchdown. He had the first 100yard rushing game for ULM since Josh Johnson in 2019. After the touchdown score the Trojans answered right back with their own 49- yard touchdown from Powell to Whitemore which cut the lead to 17-10, but the Warhawks defense rose up. The Warhawks held the Trojans to four straight possession without putting any points on the board. The stifling Warhawks defense held the Trojans to only 67 rushing yards, with the Warhawks putting up over 100-yards rushing. Troy reached the end zone for touchdown late in the fourth quarter but ULM denied their onside kick attempt and ended any chance at a comeback. ULM’s early season revival will be tested Saturday in their trip to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina to face Coastal Carolina. The Chanticleers are undefeated on the season and average 45 points per game. contact Kevin Wade at wadekd@warhawks.ulm.edu contact Cameron Jett at jettcm@warhawks.ulm.edu