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News Star- Congress approved $28.6 billion in disaster relief for Louisiana and other states Thursday. This is the first such aid more than a year after Hurricane Laura shredded Lake Charles and more than a month after Hurricane Ida slammed into bayou country. Only a portion of the total $28.6 billion will come to Louisiana to provide funding related to Hurricanes Laura, Delta and Zeta in 2020 and Hurricane Ida on Aug. 29. The total amount for Louisiana will be determined by a funding formula. The disaster aid was tucked into a bill that provides short-term funding that averted a federal government shutdown at midnight and also extended the National Flood Insurance Program, which was also set to expire at midnight Thursday. It also includes $6.2 billion for Afghan refugees.
MCT- Poor management and lax oversight resulted in a Dallas IT employee deleting more than eight million police department files, a city review released today has found. About 4.1 million photos, videos, audio, case notes and other items—7.5 terabytes of files—kept in a police storage archive have been permanently erased. Portions of 4.6 million files could still be restored if the original copies are found on police laptops, cameras and other devices, according to the report released by the city’s IT department on Thursday. Police and the Dallas District Attorney’s Office have identified 1,000 criminal cases as priorities in the file recovery process, according to the 131-page report. There are nearly 17,500 cases that may have lost files.
MCT- Justice Brett Kavanaugh tested positive for COVID-19 on Thursday. This comes just days before the U.S. Supreme Court is scheduled to hold inperson arguments for the first time in 19 months. Kavanaugh, 56, who learned of the test results Thursday night, has no symptoms and has been fully vaccinated since January, the Supreme Court said in a press release. The other justices have all tested negative, as did Kavanaugh’s wife and daughters In an update Friday evening, the court said Kavanaugh would take part from home when the justices open their nine-month term with arguments in five cases next week. He and his wife, Ashley Kavanaugh, didn’t attend a formal investiture ceremony Friday morning for the newest justice, Amy Coney Barrett.
MCT- Female students will not return to Kabul University until “a real Islamic environment” is provided for all, the Taliban-appointed chancellor said this week. The militant group has said that women will be allowed to work and study within the bounds of their interpretation of Shariah, or Islamic law, indicating a softening of their stance from when they were last in power between 1996 and 2001. However, so far there have been no moves to restore freedoms for women and girls. Earlier this month, high schools reopened for boys, but girls have yet to return to classes. There are no women in the Taliban-led interim government. “As long as real Islamic environment is not provided for all, women will not be allowed to come to universities or work,” said Taliban chancellor Mohammad Ashraf Ghairat.
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TODAY IN HISTORY
October 4 1535: The first English translation of the Bible is published in Zurich, Switzerland.
Anchee Min, ChineseAmerican author
1933: Esquire magazine is published for the first time. 1951: The MGM film, "An American in Paris," premieres in New York. 1957: The Soviet Union launches Sputnik 1, the first artificial satellite, into space.
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1957: Jimmy Hoffa is elected as president of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, a labor union.
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1970: Singer Janis Joplin dies of a heroin overdose.
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Students jammed out last Thursday at the Bayou Bridge party to a musical performance by OBB.
1992: The 16-year war in Mozambique ends.
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Community Service
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Kappa Delta cleans Highway 165 with Ouachita Green
Nodarse brings artwork 'out of storage' for Bry Art Gallery exhibit
Kappa Delta spent last weekend cleaning Highway 165 with Ouachita Green. Volunteers picked up over 2,200 pounds of litter Saturday morning. According to Charley Cuti, Kappa Delta's vice president of community service, this was the sorority's first time working with Ouachita Green. Oucahita Green is a nonprofit that serves as an umbrella for other organizations like Keep Monroe Beautiful. It aims to keep the parish clean and promotes recycling. "When we found out about Ouachita Green and all the service they do we know we wanted to be part of that," Cuti said. Over 35 volunteers showed up to help with the highway cleanup Saturday. Cuti said Kappa Delta is always looking for community service opportunities. "There are so many organizations in our area that kind people who are willing to give their time and energy to do work for a good cause," Cuti said.
The “Out of Storage” exhibit is now open at Bry Art Gallery and will be available to the public until Oct. 20. The exhibit features art by Stefan Nodarse, an adjunct art professor and ULM alumnus. He is also the curator of collections and exhibitions at Masur Museum of Art. Regular gallery hours are Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and Friday from 8-11:30 a.m. A gallery talk and reception will be held Oct. 6 at 2 p.m. and is open to the campus and community. The exhibit is a collection of paintings and sculptures that were recently brought out of storage. Some of the pieces were made in 2018 and others have been in storage for over a year because
Nodarse just didn’t have a place for them. The collection includes portraits of Nodarse himself as well as other people like his friends and family. The self-portraits were painted during quarantine and show the artist’s emotions during isolation. Nodarse said the first self-portrait is "an examination of my state of mind, at that state of mind.” Nodarse came back to ULM after teaching 3D design at Indiana State in Terre Haute. Nodarse is originally from Oak Grove, Louisiana and got his Bachelor of Fine Arts from ULM in 2009 and his Master of Fine Arts with distinction in printmaking from Indiana State in 2018.
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INTO THE LIGHT: Stefan Nodarse, a ULM graduate and adjunct art professor, is presenting a one-man art exhibit, "Out of Storage," at the Bry Art Gallery. The exhibit is open to the public until Oct. 20.
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OPINION OPINION
Sexual Assault
Safer culture is needed
Sabina Dahal Thousands of men and women are sharing stories of being sexually assaulted. Society has become more accepting in terms of acknowledging the prevalence of sexual violence. It is more acceptable to discuss these concerns, but we are not any safer because of it. While the number of people speaking out against this issue is growing, so is the number of cases. According to the Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN), there are over 460,000 victims of rape and sexual assault that are 12 or older in the U.S. each year. But only 23% of sexual
assaults are reported to the authorities. This shows that we are no closer to ending sexual assault or preventing it. There have been many sexual assault awareness campaigns, but they can do only so much. For real change to happen, it has to come from within institutions. Some institutions, like universities, can make it difficult for victims to get justice. According to Best Colleges, victims of sexual assault must navigate an emotionally taxing and time-consuming process to report their assault at universities. Many college students do not have the time to balance this with their school work, so they don’t report it. Also, colleges almost never expel men who are found responsible for sexual assault, according to NPR. When women finally gain the courage to speak out about their assualt, their abuser might not get punished severely enough. Soma Sara, who attended University College London, founded Everyone’s Invited after
posting her own story of growing up surrounded by rape culture on social media, according to Cosmopolitan. This prompted numerous responses from others with similar experiences. Sara said that certain behaviors within an educational setting have been normalized and that this leads to perpetrators committing more serious crimes in the future— all of which has a long-lasting and damaging impact on survivors. While institutions have a responsibility to their members, they also have a responsibility to the public. Institutions need to do a better job of speaking truth to power and making sure that the public knows about these issues. They must let the public hold them accountable. Sexual violence is perpetrated by friends, family members, neighbors and coworkers. It can happen to anyone. This is why we must do a better job of creating a safer culture that is free from sexual violence. contact Sabina Dahal at dahalsa@warhawks.ulm.edu
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Morgan Andrews Hola, a cualquier hora que estés leyendo esto, espero que tengas un buen día, una buena tarde o una buena noche. If you can read the first sentence of this article then you already have an advantage over 287 million other Americans. According to Forbes, Spanish is the second most common language spoken in America with 13% of the U.S. population speaking Spanish in the household. Because of this, more Americans should learn Spanish, and it should be taught in schools across America and in Louisiana.
Teaching Spanish in schools provides students with more skills for jobs and careers after high school and college. As specified by Monster, one of the leading job websites in America, 79% of North American job recruiters state that being fluent in Spanish is preferred by employers. One might argue that we do learn Spanish—or at least another foreign language—in public schools in America. And it’s true that most high schools require two years of language courses. But if kids started learning Spanish at a younger age, they’d have more time to learn and practice. They’d have the time to become fluent rather than learning a couple of phrases that they’ll forget once they graduate. Learning Spanish is not just beneficial for future careers and traveling but it sets up a sense of community between people of different backgrounds. According to Unuchi, improvement of a child’s
development, cognitive functions, social skills, literacy and emotional skills are seen when they are taught more than just one language in school. A child learning more than one language has better memory and increased brain power for multitasking skills, attention control, problem solving and creativity. For adults, teens and children, knowing more than one language slows down the aging of the brain which in turn delays neurological disorders like dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. The best part about speaking Spanish is that it opens up your perception of Hispanic culture, which in turn helps you reflect on your own language and culture. Understanding how another group of people speak can result in a stronger sense of personal identity and confidence. Social opportunities are expanded and easier to grasp when you’re bilingual. contact Morgan Andrews at andrewmr@warhawks.ulm.edu
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Missing Persons
All cases should be handled like Petito’s Carley Nail
Gabby Petito was reported missing on Sept. 11 after her fiancé, Brian Laundrie, returned home alone from a cross-country trip they went on together. On Sept. 15, Laundrie was deemed a person of interest in Petito’s diappearance. He sought out legal counsel and refused to give any information to the authorities. According to the New York Times, the FBI said they were searching for Petito in Grand Teton National Park and the Spread Creek dispersed camping area, which are both in
Wyoming. On Sept. 19, Petito’s remains were found in a national forest in Wyoming. Petito’s disappearance is known about globally. At the start of her case, many online shared their thoughts and prayers for her and her family. The news of her disappearance was shared worldwide through social media. The case was thoroughly investigated and within eight days of Petito being reported missing she was found. Although this is all good news, it leaves us with an important question: Why aren’t all missing person cases handled like this? All missing person cases should be handled with the same effort, resources and outreach that this case had. There was so much energy put into finding Petito that we rarely see with other cases. This case proved just how much how the online community can affect a missing person case. According to a report published by
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the Wyoming Missing and Murdered Indigenous People Task Force, this year, at least 710 Indigenous people— mostly girls—went missing in Wyoming from 2011 to 2020. Many were in national parks just
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like Petito. These girls deserve the same time and effort that she received. Petito’s case needed to be solved and I’m glad that her family now has some closure. But the families of these missing Indigenous people
deserve closure as well. I know that people go missing and sometimes they just aren’t found. I also know that the authorities don’t have the resources to search forever for missing people. In a missing person case, there often comes a point where a different person goes missing and the focus shifts, leaving another missing person behind. According to Statista, the reported number of missing person cases from the National Crime Information Center have been over 600,000 people each year from 1990 to 2019. That is too many people. If authorities found a way to effectively use social media in their efforts to find people, they would be more successful. Missing persons would become more of a priority not only to the online community but also to officers put in charge of these cases. contact Carley Nail at nailcn@warhawks.ulm.edu
Border Laws
Marvel’s new era is Biden’s immigration plan exciting, interesting is confusing, unclear
Subash Sapkota Fans remember the emotional death of Iron Man in “Avengers: Endgame.” Thanos throws Tony Stark away and says “I am inevitable.” He snaps his fingers, but nothing happens because Stark has taken the stones. With his suit, he uses the stones to overcome Thanos. Stark said, ”And I am Iron Man.” With a snap of his fingers, we see enemies, including Thanos, vanish into ashes. The scenario appears to be cheerful, so it might be considered a nice conclusion. But after the snap, you see Stark, not Iron Man, weak, lifeless and shattered by the snap. After rescuing the world, it felt like it was simply a side effect and emotional condition. This disappointed many Iron Man fans, including myself. But like many other Marvel fans, I am curious to see what happens following Stark’s death. Iron Man was an important component of the Marvel Universe, and the movies have
not changed since his death. But everything must end at some point. Now Marvel has post-Iron Man plans. Following the events of Endgame, Marvel had announced Phase Three films and moves to a new hero plan. In “Spiderman: Far from Home,” Peter Parker is broken because of Stark’s death. In the final moments of Iron Man’s life, an emotional contact occurs between Parker and Iron Man. Spiderman appears to be carrying on the Iron Man legacy, which is not surprising because Parker was Stark’s closest friend. Stark was rumored to make a cameo appearance in the Black Widow film, but the scene was deleted for a good reason. Black Widow was the first superheroine in Marvel to get her own film, allowing her to be seen outside of the Avengers. However, if Stark makes an appearance, he has the potential to steal the show. A new era of heroes are preparing to take over the Marvel universe in the near future. “Eternals,” “Spiderman: No way home,” “Black Panther 2,” “Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania” and many more are on the way. Even though it’s difficult to let go of Iron Man, the new list of movies coming from Marvel seem to be interesting and still have the quality that makes Marvel great. contact Subash Sapkota at sapkotasu@warhawks.ulm.edu
Maggie Eubanks The U.S. has a long history of dealing with Haitian immigration issues. But the most recent gathering of Haitians at the U.S.Mexico border highlights the disastrous and confusing immigration policies that the Biden administration has implemented. According to The Bulwark, the first crisis the U.S. faced with Haiti happened when many Haitians fled the country for the same reason they do today. Reliefweb says Haiti is the poorest country in the Western hemisphere, with 59% of its population living under the poverty line and 24% living in extreme poverty. Along with extreme poverty levels, Haiti is home to constant political unrest and massive earthquakes. These immigrants seek asylum and a chance at a better life. The U.S. is the closest country to Haiti that offers this opportunity. President Biden has granted temporary asylum to some groups of Haitians, but why is this group different? The most recent group of Haitian migrants at
the border has received confusing answers about their U.S. status. According to the New York Times, many of these migrants are allowed to enter the country with a notice to appear in immigration court at a later date. Border patrol only permits those who can show proof they have friends or family already in the U.S. who will advocate for them. Special consideration has also been given to pregnant mothers and families with young children. Those who don’t fall in these categories will be forced to fly back to Haiti. But many of these people have not lived in Haiti for years and left for a reason. It is unfair of Biden to let some of these immigrants enter the country and send others back. Biden is using a policy created by former president Trump called Title 42. This policy is an emergency rule where the CDC advises the President to refuse immigrants for fear of an increased spread of COVID. If Biden uses this policy, he should use it on everyone. The only reason these migrants are gathering at the border in such large numbers is because of the empty promises Biden made during his campaign. This crisis is his fault. He must deal with the consequences and provide clarity on his immigration policies. This crisis at the border, coupled with increasing COVID numbers and a failed exit in Afghanistan shows no promising outlook for the beginning of Biden’s presidency. Trump may have been a bad president, but at least he was clear. contact Maggie Eubanks at eubanksml@warhawks.ulm.edu
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NEWS
New Beginnings
“We will thrive together for many years to come.” Ronald Berry, ULM's 9th president
photos by Saugat Shrestha
A BERRY EVENTFUL WEEK: International students carry the flags of their home countries across the bridge to the investiture ceremony (bottom left).
Investiture ceremony installs Ronald Berry as president by Chloe Chapel
Investiture ceremonies are formal academic ceremonies held to grant the power and symbols of office upon a new university president. The transference of a college president’s authority is rare, so when it happens it is an event of honor and tradition. After serving one year as president of ULM, Ronald Berry was formally installed as the ninth president at his investiture ceremony. The ceremony began with an academic procession of faculty, staff and former and present administration. From there, host Seth Hall, the chief strategy officer, began the ceremony with a prayer by SGA president Lau-
ren Fee and an explanation of what an investiture ceremony is by James Cofer, the seventh president of ULM. Cofer explained why investiture ceremonies are honorable events due to their history and significance. “It is an academic ceremony which has symbolized the continuing pursuit of knowledge since the Middle Ages,” Cofer said. “In academic circles, the term has come to mean the one who will literally dawn the university’s insignia and regalia.” Like Cofer said, the ceremony is symbolic and traditional, but it also brings forth the opportunity to welcome a new era and celebrate what achievements will come. Erik Burton, an alumnus of ULM and now a recruitment officer, said
the second Berry got into office, he was dreaming big and achieving his goals. “When I think of President Berry, I think of two types of leaders: a transformational and transcendental leader,” Burton said. “If anyone has ever been in the presence of President Berry, you know that he is always motivating and telling us that anything is possible.” Miguel Perez, a former faculty member, said during his time at ULM he and Berry had big goals, many of which were accomplished. “In my mind, we were shaping a little slice of ULM’s future,” Perez said. “He was always student-centered and excellence driven [...] so I was sure he would make a great leader for
the whole ULM family.” Perez said Berry didn’t always have it easy. When he first started as assistant professor, many people doubted his abilities and said, he didn’t have the skills to manage the department of CIS. When he started as the department head of computing information systems, people said he was “too technical,” according to Perez. One of Berry’s favorite movies is “The Greatest Showman,” because of his similarities to P.T. Barnum. Christine Berry, the first lady, said Berry is like Barnum because no matter what obstacles he faced, he kept dreaming. “Dreaming can be hard and sometimes it can really hurt [but]
sometimes it’s right to walk away,” Christine said. “With the support from so many of you, we kept dreaming for almost 17 years even though at times it seemed like an impossible dream.” With the help of students, faculty, administration and his wife, Berry’s dream came true. He became the president of a university so close to his heart and finally had the ability to achieve many of his goals. As the song "A Million Dreams" from “The Greatest Showman” said, “a million dreams is all it’s gonna take. Oh, a million dreams for the world we’re gonna make.” contact Chloe Chapel at chapelcb@warhawks.ulm.edu
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Business
Tamia Washington wins elevator pitch competition by Loryn Kykendall
You have 90 seconds to stand in front of a panel of judges and pitch a business idea. What do you do? If you’re Tamia Washington, you pitch Saucy Scents—a candle company selling therapeutic and calming fragrances—and you win the whole competition. The elevator pitch competition happens every semester. Students have the chance to pitch either a business plan or themselves as if they are applying for a job. They have 90 seconds to make the pitch, which is about the amount of time an elevator ride takes. Washington won $150 for placing first. Asja Jordan won $100 for second place and Kiara Richard won $50 for third. Competitors’ business pitches covered a range of topics, including one from Kylee-ann Dickson for a robotic lawn tiller that would improve air quality because it wouldn’t require gasoline to run. Washington’s pitch went beyond the requirements. She started by handing out gift bags to the judges with Saucy Scents candles inside. She told them her candles are the perfect solution to help people relax during the stressful pandemic.
photo by Samir Gurung
GOOD ON SO MANY LEVELS: The first place winner Tamia Washington (middle), second place winner Kiara Richard (left) and third place winner Asja Jordan (right) congradulate each other for their achievments.
“[The candles] help relieve stress and improve your mood,” Washington told the judges. “It’s stimulating your brain to help you focus.” Washington said she decided to compete because she wants to im-
prove her public speaking skills and spread the word about her business idea. Friday Ellis, the mayor of Monroe, who was one of the judges, owns a local cigar shop, Governors Cigar &
Pipe, that opened in 2014. When he opened his cigar shop he knew that not many people in Monroe wanted it, but he had to believe in his shop and himself no matter what anyone else thought.
“Have that confidence in yourself. Have that confidence in your product,” Ellis said. Washington said the most important thing she learned was to have faith in her product. “Nobody knows [your product] as good as you,” Washington said. “And once you have a plan and idea in your head, go forth with it and you can be successful.” Cathi Hemed, the director of external initiatives, spoke about an elevator pitch competition next semester that will be different than usual. “This is huge for Monroe, this is huge for West Monroe, this is huge for Northwest Louisana,” Hemed said. She said next spring will bring the first Entrepreneurship Pelican Cup competition. This will be an elevator pitch competition where students must compete in groups and present their business plans to a panel of business owners. The first place winner will get $25,000, second place will get $15,000 and third place will get $10,000. Advisors who sponsor the teams can also win $3,000 if their team wins. contact Loryn Kykendall at kykendalllk@warhawks.ulm.edu
Life Skills
Panel helps students prepare for career fairs by Lillian Dixon Career fairs offer students many opportunities to find a job and network. It can be intimidating for students who have never attended. Many students struggle to speak to employers, to research companies or to approach booths. The Career Center recognized these problems and designed Career Week to help students become successful employees. The Career Fair Panel was one of the events of Career Week. This event gave students the opportunity to listen to different panelists, ask questions and gain a better understanding of what to do at career fairs. The panelists consisted of employers from different backgrounds and occupations. One of the panelists Rick Boone, a news director at KTVE, said the most important tip for students attending a career fair is to rehearse. Boone “Rehearse for how you’re going to make that first impression,” Boone said. “So, get a friend and rehearse before you [go].”
Another panelist, Erin Flecke, the talent acquisition manager at Enterprise, agreed with Boone but mentioned researching beforehand is extremely important. “The most important tip is to be prepared. Research the company and know what you’re talking about before you go up and talk to some- Flecke body,” Flecke said. The panelists suggested students start out by applying for unpaid internships, job shadowing and networking because this shows employers that the student is willing to learn. The third panelist Latetao Hutchinson, a branch manager at Chase, said everyone has to start somewhere, so when you start just be yourself. “The biggest thing is not being afraid to stand out,” Hutchinson said. “Be bold, walk up to employers and introduce yourself.” photo by Calli Sinclair
contact Lillian Dixon at dixonlr@warhawks.ulm.edu
LOOKING FORWARD TO A BRIGHTER FUTURE: Panelists from various companies gave students tips for getting the most out of career fairs.
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NEWS
Awareness
Stigma around domestic abuse can silence victims by Ashlynn Henderson
One in three women and one in four men have experienced some form of domestic abuse by an intimate partner, according to the National Coalition Against Domestic Abuse (NCADA). Domestic abuse can include a wide range of behaviors such as sexual or emotional abuse, intimidation and strangling. To help destigmatize domestic abuse, October was named Domestic Abuse Awareness Month. Domestic Abuse Awareness Month started as a Day of Unity in October 1981. In 1989, Congress passed a public law that named October Domestic Abuse Awareness Month, according to the International Rescue Committee. Domestic abuse impacts a lot more people than many of us realize. On a typical day, around 20,000 calls are made to domestic abuse hotlines, according to the NCADA. Many of these calls come from college-aged students. The NCADA said women between the ages of 18-24 most commonly experience domestic abuse by a physical partner.
Taylor Brinson, a sophomore psychology major, said many college students do not know the signs of domestic abuse, so they do not know when to speak up about it. “It may be harder for this demographic to identify the red flags […] of violence or abuse because of the lack of experience in recognizing such signs,” Brinson said. “It may also be harder for people in this demographic to speak up […] because of the stigma surrounding it.” Being unable to speak about domestic abuse or to leave situations of domestic abuse can have serious impacts on victims. According to the Office of Women’s Health, domestic abuse can have lasting effects such nightmares, asthma, heart problems and migraines. One might think that with all these effects from domestic abuse, a victim would want to come forward. But for many victims, it is not that easy. Noah Young, the president of Psyciety, said many victims do not feel comfortable speaking about their abuse because of shame. “Domestic abuse cases are typically silent situations where the victim feels too much shame to speak up,” Young said. Many victims also feel as they have no one because the person they are closest to, which
graphic by Sunil Bishwokarma
KNOW THE SIGNS: According to Women’s Advocates, some of the warning signs of domestic abuse can be rigid rules, jealousy and cruelty to animals.
is their intimate partner, is abusing them, or they were forced to isolate themselves from family and friends. Some of the best ways to help someone who is a victim of domestic abuse is by making time for them, listening without judging and validating the victim’s feelings, according to Very Well Mind. However, there can be situations in which
the signs of domestic abuse are not clear. In this case, the victim might feel helpless. But there are resources to help victims of domestic abuse. You can call 1-800-799-7233 or visit the National Domestic Violence Hotline for resources to help get out of abusive situations. contact Ashlynn Henderson at hendersonad@warhawks.ulm.edu
Literature
‘Freadom’ appreciated with banned books event by Jesus Aguilar
photo by Manjil Dhakal
PLAGUED WITH CENSORSHIP: Will Rogers, an English professor, reads “The Decameron,” which is a book about adults hiding from the Black Plague.
Imagine your professor assigns you to read an excerpt from Shakespeare’s “Hamlet” for an assignment. Specifically the famous quote, “to be or not to be.” You try to check out the book at your local library, but it has been banned. As you search throughout the city, you can’t find the influential piece anywhere. Without it, you are unable to complete your assignment. But more importantly, this widespread piece has lost all potential to influence today’s literature. When a book is banned, the question is then posed— to read or not to read? Every year, the English Honor Society hosts an event where they read excerpts from books that have been banned for various reasons. This event spreads awareness about banned books that discuss uncomfortable topics or disrupt the status quo. Chloe Howard, the president of the English Honor Society, said many books are banned because they threaten systems created by people in power. “Anything that disrupts the status quo is going to be challenged or removed because it brings up different viewpoints instead of
[sticking to] one view on something,” Howard said. “[Banned books] then allow room for diversity and for any communication that is threatening to any of the systems that are already in place.” Students brought their own favorite banned books, making the event interactive and representative of different viewpoints. Crystal Mathews, a junior history major, brought “The Great Big Book of Families.” According to Matthews, it was banned by the Lincoln Parish Library for having LGBTQ and sexually suggestive themes. “It’s literally about different family dynamics and it has one page where it says some children have two mommies or two daddies,” Matthews said. “That was enough to have a handful of parents complain about it and [get it banned, which] I find really upsetting.” Claire Robertson, an English graduate student, attended last year’s banned books event but was unable to bring her own book. This year, Robertson brought “The Kite Runner” by Khaled Hosseini. Robertson said she enjoys the event and will continue to attend because “It’s interesting to see which books are banned from where.” contact Jesus Aguilar at aguilarjr@warhawks.ulm.edu
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Social Justice
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REMEMBERING LIVES LOST: People gather in Orlando to remember the lives of LGBTQ people lost in the Pulse nightclub shooting. According to NPR, 49 people were killed, which at the time was the worst mass shooting in modern U.S. history.
LGBTQ history that shaped the community by Chloe Chapel Stonewall riots According to CNN, the Stonewall Riots began early in the morning on June 28, 1969. New York City police raided the Stonewall Inn, which is a gay nightclub. At the time, same sex relations were illegal, so many LGBTQ people fled to gay bars to openly express themselves and socialize without worry. However, the New York State Liquor Authority penalized or shut down establishments that served alcohol to known or suspected LGBTQ individuals because they said the gathering of LGBTQ individuals was disorderly. Raids like this happened so often that people at the bar were fed up. Once this raid happened, a riot broke out among bar patrons and neighborhood residents as police violently hauled people out of the bar. This then led to six days of protests and violent clashes with law. A year after the event, the Gay Liberation Day parade was held to honor those who fought for gay rights at the riots. This parade is seen as the beginning of pride parades. Harvey Milk Harvey Milk took office in the San Francisco
Board of Supervisors on Jan. 8, 1978. He was the first openly gay elected official politician in America, according to the Legacy Project. Milk was a longtime activist and pioneering leader of San Francisco’s LGBT community. Many believed that he would have a bright future as a politician. However, 11 months after he took office he was assassinated along with the city mayor. The man who murdered him was not convicted of first-degree murder, but of the lesser charge of voluntary manslaughter—a verdict that triggered riots in the LGBTQ community. State of the Union address According to CNN, former president Barack Obama said the words “lesbian,” “bisexual” and “transgender” for the first time in a State of the Union speech in January 2015. His exact words were, “That’s why we defend free speech, and advocate for political prisoners, and condemn the persecution of women, or religious minorities, or people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender.” However, his speech only contained three references to gay rights. It is still considered a monumous day for transgender people as Obama was also the first president to say transgender in any speech.
Obergefell V. Hodges According to the New York Times, the Supreme Court ruled by a 5-to-4 vote on June 26, 2015 that the Constitution guarantees a right to same-sex marriage. This case was brought to the Supreme Court because two individuals, James Obergefell and John Arthur James, filed a lawsuit challenging Ohio’s refusal to recognize same sex marriage on death certificates. Arthur had a terminal illness and believed that once he died, Obergefell would not be recognized on his death certificate despite them being legally married. This case overturned Baker v. Nelson, which made restricting marriage licenses to opposite sex couples constitutional. Pulse nightclub shooting According to NPR, a mass shooting at the gay nightclub Pulse killed 49 people and injured 53. The shooting happened between the early hours of 2:02 a.m. and 5:15 a.m. ET. At 2:02 a.m., police received reports that multiple shots had been fired at the nightclub. When the shooter first started firing, an off-duty police at the nightclub engaged in a gun battle. However, the shots did not stop after this. The shooter went back inside the club and fired more shots. Ad-
ditional officers arrived at 2:04 a.m. and entered four minutes later, engaging in more gun fire with the attacker. At 2:35 a.m., the shooter made one of many calls to police department. At 4:51 a.m. police rescued people trapped in the nightclub by dislodging an air conditioning unit from the dressing room window. By 5:30 a.m., the shooter was down. At the time, this was the worst mass shooting in U.S. history. Homosexuality no longer a “mental illness” According to the Human Rights Campaign, the American Psychiatric Association removed homosexuality from the list of mental illnesses in 1973. The resolution stated, “We will no longer insist on a label of sickness for individuals who insist that they are well and demonstrate no generalized impairment in social effectiveness.” When the APA released this statement, they hoped it would help ensure LGBTQ people the same rights guaranteed to others. Despite significant steps forward, 31 states still lack fully-inclusive non-discrimination protections for LGBTQ people. contact Chloe Chapel at chapelcb@warhawks.ulm.edu
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Campus Event
photos by Calli Sinclair
MUSIC FEELS LIKE AN EXPLOSION OF COLORS: Students, faculty and staff celebrate the investiture of the university's ninth president, Ronald Berry, and the university's 90th anniversary in a week filled with food and fun activities.
Warhawks rock 'n' roll with Oswald Brothers Band in Investiture Week celebration by Ayushma Shrestha
The entire campus sprang to life and danced as the Oswald Brothers kicked off their best songs on the bayou bridge last Thursday. Oswald Brothers Band, also known as OBB, is an American pop-rock band. OBB includes three siblings —Zach Oswald, the lead vocalist, Jacob Oswald, the lead guitarist and Nicholas Oswald, the lead drummer and background vocals. The Oswald brothers were both surprised and excited to perform for the first time on Bayou Bridge. Zach said he was intrigued to be a part of ULM’s 90th anniversary and investiture week celebration. He said if given a chance, he would love to come again Zach and perform for the energetic and supportive Warhawks. “My brothers and I are excited to play for this beautiful campus and look at the fireworks later tonight,” Zach said. “We were surprised to learn that we were performing on the bridge. Having done that, it will now go off my bucket list.” This concert was a big part of the celebrations to commemorate the
investiture of the ninth president of the university and the university's 90th anniversary. From choosing artists to getting the bridge concert ready, the Campus Activities Board worked hard to make this event a success. Ethan Estis, the concert committee head of CAB, said he and his board members chose OBB because they perfectly Estis complemented the demographic of the university and are great at performing. "Hosting the concert on the bridge signified bridging the gap between students and the administration," Estis said. "This makes it a perfect spot to hold this event with the library in the background and fireworks at the dock to cap off the Investiture Week celebrating Dr. Berry’s presidential success.” Todd Ryals, a freshman computer science major, said he learned about the concert from some of Gautam his friends and wanted to join the festivities. He said
ROLLING THROUGH THE SEMESTER: In the spirit of celebration, CAB hosted a skate party for students at Skatetown.
he enjoyed watching OBB play at the bridge. There were plenty of pork sandwiches, games and refreshments to go around. The fireworks show was a spectacular way to end the night. Nishma Gautam, the public relations
officer of CAB, said CAB had to postpone the fireworks from the week of welcome to Investiture Ieek because of the weather. “It was a perfect opportunity for us to showcase the fireworks as we inaugurate our president, Dr. Berry," Gautam said.
CAB left no stone unturned during the ninth investiture week. The concert together with the Burritos with Berry and the Skatetown events, made the week memoraable for students. contact Ayushma Shrestha at shresthaa2@warhawks.ulm.edu
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Campus Event
Warhawks usher in fall with painting event by Lochan Acharya
As the tip of the brush scribbled across the canvases, everyone was excited to make the best pumpkin trio. The host announced the painting would be of three pumpkins on top of each other with a black and white border and a green background. The Painting in the Park event was hosted by ULM’s Hawk Art Therapy. The event started at 4 p.m. with around 50 to 60 participants. Huge Halloween decorations with balloons and pumpkins scattered the room. Warhawks were expecting the painting event to be held in Bayou Park as the event name implied, but because of the weather, it got moved to the Activity Center. Despite the slight disappointment, the room was teeming with participants that were having fun expressing themselves in paint. The painting process was punctuated with noise from the basketball court, but this did not deter the participants from reaching in to their inner Picassos. As they walked into the painting room, they deposited their Warhawk ID
to get a caddy filled with paint brushes, colors, a water cup and apron. Swikrit Bhattarai, freshman computer science major, said his experience at the event exceeded his expectations. “Even though I only registered for this event because I had some free time, when I started painting, I got deeply immersed in it,” Bhattarai said. The concept for the painting event was three stacked pumpkins and the outline was already drawn on the canvases. The students were given five colors to freestyle the painting as much as they wanted. Amy Speller, junior radiologic technology student, said even if it was a bit irritating to paint with all the noise, she thoroughly enjoyed herself. “I have attended three of the painting events already and this is one of the best one Speller I attended. I could see lots of people attending
and wonderful paintings,” Speller said. For other students like Deepika Shrestha, the noise was a bit distracting. Shrestha, junior actuarial science major, Shrestha said although she liked being able to express herself with her painting, the event could be better. “This was my first event, but it photos by Mya Thornhill was very good,” Shrestha said. “It PUMPKINS, SPICE AND EVERYTHING NICE: Warhawks pour out their stress on would be better if it was in a quiet their canvases in an event hosted by Hawk Art Therapy. room.” Even though the event was not what was hoped for, Warhawks enjoyed themselves. The room was filled with chatter as the participants showed each other their pieces of art and shared their inspirations. After returning their art supplies, participants took their masterpiece home to remember the day. contact Lochan Acharya at acharyal@warhawks.ulm.edu
Recommendations
Refine your palate with these appetizing Hispanic meals
Gallo Pinto
Heat up two tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sauté chopped bell pepper and onions for about six to eight minutes. Add two to four cloves of minced garlic and cook for one minute. Add two cups of black beans and half a cup of salsa lizano, stirring to combine. Simmer until some of the liquid has evaporated and the flavors have mixed. Stir in three cups of cooked rice until well incorporated. Cook until heated through and most of the liquid is absorbed. Stir in a quarter cup of chopped cilantro. Serve with salsa lizano, salt, pepper and natilla (Costa Rican sour cream).
Salvadoran Quesadilla This cheese bread comes from a small village of Rosario de La Paz in El Salvador and can be eaten alone or with ice cream and coffee. Preheat the oven to 350° F. Mix three cups of granulated sugar, four large egg yolks and a half cup of evaporated milk. Add two cups of parmesan cheese and another half a cup of the same milk. Add three cups of sifted flour, one tablespoon of baking powder and one cup of melted butter to sugar mixture. Mix well. Beat the four egg whites until stiff peaks form. Fold the egg whites into the batter. Sprinkle one tablespoon of sesame seeds over the batter. Bake for 50 to 55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
Guatemalan Chile
This vegan, gluten free Chile is a flavorful, hot side topping much like salsa and hot sauce. Peel one onion and three large cloves of garlic. Wash and remove the stems of four tomatoes and six jalapeños. Juice one lemon, chop half a bunch of cilantro leaves and mince the onion. In a large frying pan, dry-fry the de-stemmed whole tomatoes and jalapeños until just blackened. Combine the roasted tomatoes, jalapeños and garlic with the water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil and cook, covered, until the vegetables are tender. Puree the tomato mixture. Stir everything together. Taste to make sure there's enough salt. Pour into pint jars and refrigerate. Serve as a hot sauce or salsa.
Baleadas
Baleadas is a must-have Honduran meal made with thick and fluffy flour tortillas filled with refried red beans, cheese and sometimes more. Mix two cups of all-purpose flour, one cup of water, half a teaspoon of salt, half a cup of vegetable oil and one egg. Knead until the dough is smooth. Form eight golf ball sizes and let them rest for about 20 minutes. Stretch each ball of dough into thick circles. Cook each tortilla until browned and slightly puffed. Layer two cups of refried beans, half a cup of queso fresco and one avocado over the tortilla. Drizzle a quarter cup of crema on top then fold the tortillas in half. You can also add other preferred fillings like scrambled eggs, pickled jalapenos, coleslaw and ground beef or pork. Serve while hot!
Nicaraguan Picos In a small pot, heat half a cup of margarine with one cup of milk until completely melted. Combine half a tablespoon of yeast, two teaspoons of sugar and two tablespoons of lukewarm water. Rest until the mix has thickened. Incorporate the milk mixture with the melted butter and stir well. Combine half a cup of sugar, three eggs and one teaspoon of salt. Add five cups of all-purpose flour and continue mixing. Leave it overnight. Preheat the oven to 375°F. Divide the dough into eight, flat circular pieces. Sprinkle half a cup of grated cheese and half a cup of sugar over the top of each dough piece. Fold into a triangle. Rise for one hour. Bake until the picos have expanded and are golden brown.
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Editor’s Pick
Opinion
Old wives’ Halloween is overhyped, excessive tales Loryn’s pick
Rabin Bhattarai
Growing up in New Mexico, I heard countless stories of La Llorona—a ghost who tries to drown people in the rivers and streams. One version of the legend says she drowned her own children in the river a long time ago. Now, she lures other children so she can drown them too.
Chloe’s pick
I really do not like birds but owls are especially ominous. I do not really see owls or hear their hoots and when I do hear them, something bad always happens.
Cameron’s pick
It’s time for pumpkins and sweaters to usher in the new fall season. But with the changing seasons, Halloween merchandise is promoted at major grocery stores. Walmart displayed their Halloweenthemed candies and costumes in early August. Halloween may have been pertinent when it first started, but it has become overrated and lost its relevance. Now it’s just an excuse to dress up, watch cheesy movies and gorge on candy. The custom stems from the ancient Celtic celebration of Samhain when people would light bonfires and dress up in costumes to fend off spirits. Halloween has developed into a day of activities such as trick-or-treating, carving jack-
o-lanterns, celebratory parties, dressing up in costumes, eating sweets and watching horror movies. Trick-or-treating is the most common Halloween tradition where children in costumes snatch candy from their neighbor’s houses. This seemingly innocent practice increases the chances of children developing dental issues such as cavities. Halloween candy is just as bad. Common candies like Pixy Sticks are just colored sugar and Dubble Bubbles lose their flavor the minute you put them in your mouth. According to UConn Today, an average Jack-O-Lantern bucket carries about 250 pieces of candy amounting to about three pounds of sugar. Not every child will eat all this candy, but it is a possibility. Not all guardians regulate how much or how often their children eat candy. Unregulated children are at a much higher risk of developing dental cavities. What’s worse is the terrible quality of Halloween costumes and candy. Cheap polyester
designed and colored to look like personalities or media characters are tagged with outrageous prices way above their quality. It is customary for people to spend hundreds of dollars on costumes that they will only wear once. According to the NRF’s annual survey, the average consumer is expected to spend roughly $100 on costumes, candy, decorations and greeting cards. All these activities have one commonality—contact with others. While the CDC has offered recommendations of social distancing and wearing a mask, this does not protect Halloween enthusiasts from the increased crime rate. There are roughly 17% more crime-related claims on Halloween, according to CBS News. Halloween should be a time for introspection about the darkest aspects of your life rather than the overrated, pricey holiday it has become.
contact Rabin Bhattarai at bhattarair@warhawks.ulm.edu
Music Review
Audience seduced to ‘Shore’s’ demonic melody by Calli Sinclair
Whenever any fan doubles down on a football kicker making a field goal, they will definitely miss the shot. It does not matter how easy the shot is—once you talk positively about the shot, you jinx it and disaster most certainly looms.
Carley’s pick
My family always watch football games in the same spot and wear the same clothes we wore when our team won in the last games. We do this in hopes that they will win again.
graphic by Sunil Bishwokarma
A gentle, haunting acoustic guitar begins the first track. It lures you in with its melody, but soon releases you into a hellish abyss of massive, brutal sound as Lorna Shore’s vocalist, Will Ramos, carves into you with his distinct, demonic screams. The vocals are then followed by the blasting beats of the group’s drummer, Austin Archey. From then, the beauty and brutality of Shore takes hold— an unrelenting experience that penetrates the mind, body and soul. With the commencement of the band’s recently released EP, “…And I Return to Nothingness,” in August 2021, Shore’s first track on the release, “To the Hellfire,” serves as an incredible example of blackened deathcore. Considering the impact of “…And I Return to Nothingphoto by Calli Sinclair ness” on the metal community, MUSIC OF THE GODS: Will Ramos transforms into a it’s safe to say Shore is a solid vengeful siren with his harmonious tunes. example of the extreme metal
subgenre, deathcore. Performing and being featured on a multitude of platforms, they are pioneering deathcore today with the hellish screams and snarls that bellow from Ramos, and elements of symphonic noise. This New Jersey-based band is carrying the torch and opening up the pit. Shore’s live energy is unmatched. Both enthralling and terrifying, the four-piece band annihilates their sets with the combined talents of Ramos, Archey and guitarists Adam De Micco and Andrew O’Connor. “These sets are not easy. It can even be exhausting, and Fvneral Moon is the hardest to play,” Ramos said. Already having a musical background and having been part of other bands such as A Wake in Providence and Monument of a Memory, Ramos is no rookie. A Wake in Providence toured with Lorna Shore which even-
tually played a part in Ramos joining the group. Shore’s 18-minute EP, “…And I Return to Nothingness,” is full of emotion. “I would write things to help me cope with loss and consequentiality,” Ramos said. “I started writing about what makes the most sense to me— life, death, rebirth, all that.” They’ve been opening up many pits on their EP release tour supported by bands such as Crown Magnetar, Sentinels and Enterprise Earth. Concluding their North American run, the band plans to head to Europe to further perform “…And I Return to Nothingness,” as well as several older songs. New music is currently in the works for Shore and is planned to be released in the next year, according to Ramos.
contact Calli Sinclair at sinclac@warhawks.ulm.edu
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Finance
Crossword
graphic by Saugat Shrestha
Student Poem
Across
1 Card that loses to a trey 6 Equine control 10 Dazzled 14 Boo-boo 15 Besides that 16 Waterslide cry 17 *Yellow tomato with red swirls 19 Dismiss from work 20 __ coffee: cool drink 21 Anonymous Jane 22 One-on-one teacher 23 Mortarboard hanger 25 Flier’s seat choice 27 *”Our group doesn’t agree” 31 Heed, with “by” 35 Couple’s pronoun 36 Currency for 19 states 38 Dull movie, say 39 “Spider-Man” actress Kirsten 40 Staircase part 41 Fish that complains a lot? 42 One less than
nona43 Liability offset on a balance sheet 44 *Phillie Phanatic, notably 47 Environmentally friendly 48 Highway divider 53 Opposite of old age 55 Long, long time 57 About, on a memo 58 Inuit word for “house” 59 Concludes with no clear winner ... and what each answer to a starred clue does? 62 Bosc or Anjou 63 Snail __: letter carrier’s burden 64 Golfer Sam 65 Arid 66 “Do __ others ... “ 67 Singer __ Rae Jepsen
Down
1 Ledger entry 2 “Fear of Flying” author Jong 3 Impulses 4 Firewood units 5 Victorian or Elizabethan 6 Janet __, attorney general after Barr 7 Hamburg’s river 8 Prefix with metric 9 Never been used 10 Terrible quality 11 Low-visibility snow events 12 Gateway Arch designer Saarinen 13 Bucks in a forest 18 Doing nothing 22 “For shame!” 24 Meadow mom 25 Respiratory cavity 26 MIT’s “I”: Abbr. 28 Froot Loops mascot __ Sam 29 Fox-and-hounds pursuits 30 Shade provider 31 Alphabet sequence symbolizing ease 32 Word with row or
sail 33 Imperfect, as sale goods 34 Arrival’s opposite 37 Choose (to) 39 Capitol feature 43 Absorbed, as a cost 45 [Yawn] 46 Upscale hotel 49 Ross or Rigg 50 Prefix meaning “between” 51 Sans-serif font 52 Impoverished 53 Golfer’s putting jitters, with “the” 54 Curved molding 55 Do some prosetightening 56 Nobel Peace Prize city 59 Big Aussie bird 60 Indian bread 61 Pres. advisory group
graphic by Sunil Bishwokarma
by Sumiksha Koirala
Have I been evoked? Or raveled into never unravelling thoughts Am I confused? Or has the world been more visible? That the visibility is invisible It may be just a thought, With infinite answers Or nothing serious to answer yet Seems like a mathematical equation that has multiple solutions, But no particular answer, But not one who cares Not finding a way is also how you find That you haven’t found your way yet, So, now I say Let me enjoy my journey And my never ending thoughts that Will soon decide my fate. contact Sumiksha Koirala at koiralas@warhawks.ulm.edu
graphic by Sunil Bishwokarma
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Soccer
Trojans terminate ULM’s undefeated season Loss snaps best start to season in school history by Kevin Wade
photo by Saugat Shrestha
SOUL SEARCHING: Freshman Mara Grutkamp searches for a spark in ULM’s shutout loss.
The Warhawks’ (7-1-1, 1-1-1) early undefeated season campaign came to an end on Friday night against the Little Rock Arkansas Trojans (6-4-3, 2-0-2) in a 2-0 loss. Both teams were stifling offensively throughout the whole game. ULM, which is ranked second in the country in scoring, was held to zero first half points for the first time since facing the Grambling State Tigers on Aug. 29. ULM was riding on a seven-game winning streak and looked on-edge to score in the first half. The Warhawks controlled much of the possession, getting two shots and limiting the Trojans to four. At the beginning of the second half things began to take a turn in favor of the Trojans. Little Rock quickly scored the first goal to take a 1-0 lead on the Warhawks in the 52nd minute of the second period. The Warhawks attempted to answer back with
a game-tying opportunity from freshman Taylor Henry at the 63rd minute but were denied by the Trojans’ goalkeeper Saskia Wagner. With Little Rock having momentum in the second half, the pace of the Trojans slowly began to dismantle the Warhawks, causing the team to miss many game-tying opportunities. The Trojans scored again in the 76th minute extending the lead to 2-0. This goal came off of a defensive miscue from ULM. The Warhawks were off their game on both sides of the ball in the second half. There were many missed opportunities by the offense having seven shots that did not hit the back of the net. ULM was seeking their first consecutive Sun Belt Conference play wins since opening conference play 3-0 in 2016. Although this is a tough loss for the Hawks, head coach Sean Fraser and his squad will look to bounce back as they continue to move through conference play. ULM will be back in action against the Arkansas State Redwolves on the road this Thursday at 1 p.m.
contact Kevin Wade at wadekd@warhawks.ulm.edu
Volleyball
Warhawks crash and burn in Lone Star State by Cameron Jett With Sun Belt Conference action in full swing, the ULM Warhawks (5-14) looked to boast their conference standings in a two-game road stand against UT Arlington (3-10) and Texas State (6-11) last weekend. The UTA Mavericks and Texas State Bobcats entered the weekend with two of the worst records in the Sun Belt. ULM was unable to best either of their two rivals on the road, and the Warhawks had two of their lowest scoring contests of the season. Even though Texas is the home state of 10 of the 17 Warhawks on the roster, their trip to the Lone Star State was anything but a warm welcome home. ULM was swept 3-0 in both matches. The Bobcats took the win 25-11, 25-7, 25-15 last Friday. This was the second time this season that ULM was held to under 10 points in a set. The offense stuttered again in their loss to the UTA Mavericks 25-16, 25-14, 25-16. The Warhawks offense was out of commission versus the Bobcats. Cali Assaley led ULM with seven kills while Texas State had four players exceed her mark, including 11 kills by Janell Fitzgerald of the Bobcats. Texas State caught fire early in each set including a 9-0 run to open
HEATED: ULM’s Kathryn Raschilla puts the defense on notice with a kill.
the second set of action versus ULM. The Warhawks handed out error after error that put them further behind the Bobcats. Through three sets, ULM scored back-to-back
photo by Niraj Shrestha
points only twice. Conversely, the Bobcats went on multiple scoring runs per set which included six unanswered scores to cap off the first set. The Warhawks were led in assists by Mar-
iana Volponi e Giordan with 14. Her total was doubled by Texas State’s Emily DeWalt who had 28 assists. ULM’s Madeline Hogan led both teams with 14 digs. ULM had a single block, a far cry from the defensive effort put forth by Texas State who finished with 12 blocks. ULM’s offense saw minor improvements in the 24 hours between facing Texas State and UTA, but the Warhawks were still far from putting together a winning effort. Assaley once again led her team with kills, this time posting nine. Darby Fisher recorded 16 assists which was the most for the Warhawks. As a team, ULM got five blocks on the Mavericks. ULM’s Kaitlin Davis led both teams with three service aces and ULM had five total versus UTA. Just like in their last contest, ULM allowed the Mavericks to charge out and take a large lead. In set two, the Mavericks shut ULM down as they took an 8-0 lead. The Warhawks were limited on attack with only 25 kills and a staggering 19 assists through three sets of action. The Warhawks have a shot at ending their threegame slump on Friday when they host the 10-6 Little Rock Trojans. contact Cameron Jett at jettcm@warhawks.ulm.edu
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Feature
REVAMPED: Coach Fraser leads his team off the field following another contest in what has been a successful season thus far.
photo by Saugat Shrestha
Coach Fraser shines in revival of soccer program Head coach delivers historic success in second season by Maggie Eubanks
ULM soccer has undergone an unbelievable turnaround from last season. Calling the opening of their 2021 season “successful” is an understatement to the change in the program’s direction. They have defied the odds and broken the ceiling that has held the Warhawks back for so long. This year’s team had the best start to a season that the school has ever seen, putting up a record of 7-0-1 in their first eight games. The team has gained national attention, with junior Courtney Marten leading the nation in goals per game and ULM being first in the country for shots on goal. This success seems to be coming off the heels of Warhawks’ head coach Sean Fraser. Fraser was hired at the beginning
of 2020 after ULM had only won six games in three seasons. “Based on the first day that I walked in the door to how the program is operating now, it’s certainly night and day,” Fraser said. Coach Fraser operates his team on what he calls 24-hour goals. He only asks his players to focus on what they can achieve in 24 hours. This mindset also leads to what he calls championship habits, which are essential to success. “If you want to be a champion or if you want to be successful, you’ve got to be able to do things like a champ all the time,” Fraser said. Fraser does not seem focused on winning alone, but on building a program where high-level players can come and develop. He wants to make Monroe a place where players learn the game. “They seem to be enjoying what we’re trying to give them in terms of the soccer experience, and you know the tactical side of the training sessions,” Fraser said. “The way that we run the program, they seem to all be buying into what we’re trying to do.” The tactical side of the game for Fraser is flexibility. The ability to change your style of play based on what the opponent brings has brought ULM a lot of success. “I think we take it one day at a time
and one game at a time,” Fraser said. We have the ability, and we have the players to adapt.” The Warhawks have shown a dominant style of play in their wins. Even in their first loss to Little Rock, they outshot their opponent 11-4. With the fast and victorious start that ULM has had to their season, it is natural to start looking forward to possible postseason runs on the horizon. But Fraser is practicing what he preaches and only keeping his mindset on things 24 hours ahead. “Whatever happens at the end of the season, we’ll figure that out later on,” Fraser said. The Warhawks’ soccer team only continues to bring excitement to the bayou. Fraser and his team are laying the foundation for a program that will put ULM on the map and create a community that is passionate about soccer. “We’re trying to give people something to come and watch, and, hopefully, it continues to build that way.” Under the direction of Coach Fraser, soccer at ULM has found a new level of success. photo by Mackenzie Triche
contact Maggie Eubanks at eubanksml@warhawks.ulm.edu
LISTEN UP: Fraser’s team joins up for a postgame huddle.
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Football
MAROONED: Offensive coordinator Rich Rodriguez tries to spark a fire in his squad (left). Freshman QB Chandeller Roger searches for a receiver downfield (right).
photos courtesy ULM athletics
Bash at the beach drowns ULM by Jonah Bostick
Warhawks football (2-1) traveled to Conway, South Carolina to take on the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers (4-0). The Warhawks faced a tall task coming into the game as Coastal Carolina possessed an undefeated record, had the number one scoring offense in the Sunbelt and were ranked in the AP Top 25, ranking as the 16th best team in the nation. The Warhawks as a team were beached on both sides of the ball as they were blown out 59-6. Internal problems also plagued the Warhawks. Starting quarterback Rhett Rodriguez suffered an injured lung in last week’s victory over Troy making him inactive for the contest. Freshman quarterback Chandler Rogers got the start in place of Rodriguez. The Chanticleers came out firing in the first quarter, taking a 14-0 lead with a touchdown pass from quarterback Grayson McCall to wide receiver Isaiah Likely and a rushing touchdown from Braydon Bennett. The Warhawks responded with a field goal by Calum Sutherland late in the first quarter. Sutherland made both of his attempts on Saturday and was the only scorer for the Warhawks. He is now 7 for 9 on field goal attempts this season. The Chanticleers responded with a 24-0 run in the second quarter, which included a blocked punt returned for a touchdown by Aaron Bedgood. This marked Coastal’s third muffed punt of the season.
Coastal would end up with a 38-3 halftime lead. “We’re getting whipped in every phase of the ballgame,” head coach Terry Bowden said at halftime. “They beat us on offense, they beat us on defense and they beat us in the kicking game.” The Chanticleers never looked back as they cruised to a 59-6 victory. The win improved Coastal Carolina’s record to 5-0 with the momentum to move even higher in the national rankings. Meanwhile the Warhawks had their worst performance of the season and their record now drops to 2-2 (1-1 in Sun Belt play). ULM was unable to produce any offense as they were only able to total 203 yards while only gaining 10 first downs and going 4-15 on third downs. “It’s a hard one to take when you get beaten so badly by a team like that,” Bowden said. Rogers went 9 for 17 passing with 100 yards with no touchdown passes and one interception with a QBR of only 17.2. Later in the game, Rogers was replaced by Colby Suits who went 4 for 6 passing for 31 yards. Coastal’s McCall had a career day against the Warhawks. He had a perfect passer rating as he completed all 13 of his passes, threw for two touchdowns and compiled 212 passing yards. The Warhawks will try to recover with a win next week when they take on Georgia State (1-4) at Malone Stadium. contact Jonah Bostick at bostickjm@warhawks.edu
graphic by Saugat Shrestha