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BRIEFS CALENDAR Monday, November 15 LifeShare blood drive, 9 a.m., Warhawk Circle
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Louisiana
New York
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India
suit over mandates
plainclothes cops
to veterans in need
air pollution in world
News Star- Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry filed a lawsuit challenging the legality of a new Occupational Safety and Health Administration rule imposed on businesses. On Thursday, OSHA issued new rules requiring that employees of companies with more than 100 workers get a COVID-19 vaccine or submit to regular testing by Jan. 4. Unvaccinated workers will be required to wear a mask. Companies do not have to pay for testing, but are required to give paid time off for those getting the shot, and to deal with any side effects of the vaccine. The federal government will fine employers where the workforce does not comply. “As the chief legal officer of Louisiana, I am taking action to prevent the government from forcing Louisiana citizens to inject something into their bodies,” Landry said.
MCT- New York Mayor-elect Eric Adams vowed Thursday to reinstate the NYPD’s controversial plainclothes cop units even though a prominent leader of the city’s Black Lives Matter movement told him “riots” and “bloodshed” will ensue in the streets if he follows through. Cops in plainclothes means cops would be dressed in civilian clothes while on duty. Adams— who met with the Black Lives Matter leader, Hawk Newsome, and other activists in Brooklyn on Wednesday— dismissed Newsome’s threat as toothless and said it holds no bearing on his plan to reintroduce the plainclothes units once he takes office. “That’s silly, and I think New Yorkers should not allow rhetoric like that—This city is not going to be a city of riots, it’s not going to be a city of burning,” Adams said.
MCT- Tim Whigham revved the engine of his new Kia Soul and smiled. A small crowd of veterans and volunteers cheered him on, whooping and hollering. Whigham is one of three veterans given a car Thursday by Volunteers of America Michigan in honor of Veterans Day. Whigham, who was deployed in Iraq for four years, said he's most excited to drive his new girlfriend to dinner with his car. But his transition back into society after deployment wasn't always smooth sailing—He bounced between jobs and experienced homelessness, which is how he ended up living at the VOA Detroit housing program until last month. His experience is not unique, and many veterans face challenges upon reentering society.
MCT- Toxic air shrouded India’s capital for a fourth consecutive day, making it the most polluted city across the planet and underscoring the risks faced by the nation highlighted at the ongoing global climate talks. The air quality index, or AQI, for New Delhi was at 451 at 9:30 a.m. local time, according to website IQAir, which monitors air pollution around the world. Readings below 50 are considered safe, while anything above 300 is considered hazardous. Levels surged after people violated a ban on bursting firecrackers and stubble burning by farmers spiked in areas adjoining the capital. Some parts of the city recorded levels as high as 627. The toxic air pollution levels underline the risks faced by India as it discusses climate priorities at the global negotiations at the COP26 summit in Glasgow.
New Delhi has worst Wednesday, November 17 Attorney general files Adams to reinstate Nonprofit gives cars CAB officer elections, 8 a.m., online
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TODAY IN HISTORY
November 15 1904: American inventor King Camp Gillette is granted a U.S. patent for the first razor with disposable blades.
Max De Pree, businessman
1969: An estimated two million people take part in the Vietnam War Moratorium Demonstration across the United States. 1971: Intel releases the world's first commercial complete central processing unit called Intel 4004. Front page credits:
2001: Microsoft releases Xbox, a video game console system.
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The Hawkline cheers on the Warhawks during the halftime show on Saturday. The Warhawks lost against the Red Wolves 27-24.
2003: Members of the terrorist organization Al-Qaida drive two trucks packed with explosives and bombs into the Bet Israel and Neve Shalom synagogues in Istanbul, Turkey killing 27 and injuring 300 more.
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Health
Academics
LifeShare hosts campus blood drive amid critical need for donations
PT program receives $10k from Nexion Health, Reliant Rehabilitation
ULM Medical Laboratory Science and LifeShare Blood Center are partnering for the "Thanks for Giving Blood Drive" this Monday and Tuesday. The LifeShare bus will be at Warhawk Circle Nov. 15 and 16 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Anyone is welcome to donate and LifeShare t-shirts will be given to donors while supplies last. According to Debbie Wisenor, an associate professor and MLS safety coordinator, there is currently a critical need for blood donations. Wisenor has organized blood drives on campus with LifeShare for several years. “This is an opportunity for Warhawks to step up and give the one thing we all need, lifesaving blood,” Wisenor said. “Think about if you or your child, spouse, partner, mother, father, or a family member needed blood, and there were no units available. Your donation could save the life of someone you love.” For more information, contact Wisenor at 318-342-1637.
ULM’s physical therapy program will receive $10,000 this Tuesday presented by Nexion Health and Reliant Rehabilitation. A scholarship fund will also be established with $100,000 from Nexion Health and Reliant Rehabilitation along with contributions from other donors. The ULM Physical Therapy First Generation Scholarship is for full time first-generation students pursuing an undergraduate degree with the intent to apply to the Doctor of Physical Therapy program. The scholarship guarantees at least $4,000 annually as financial aid to eligible students. Catherine Estis, the director of the TRIO program, said this scholarship will be a big help
with the struggles first-generation students face. “[The scholarship] will aid students to pursue STEM careers which change not only their life, but the lives of their family, communities and future generations,” Estis said. Don Simpson, the dean of the College of Health Sciences, said that as a first-generation student, he understands how significant this contribution is. "[This scholarship] will make the dream of first-generation students pursuing graduate studies a reality by allowing them to enter the DPT program at a much better point with much less debt than their program classmates," Simpson said.
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A WIN FOR 1ST GEN: In addition to the $10,000 donated by Nexion, the ULM Physical Therapy First Generation Scholarship will be established with $100,000 donated by Nexion and other donors.
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OPINION OPINION
Government
Natives need to be heard
Maggie Eubanks Native Americans rarely have a seat at the table when it comes to politics. Having been deemed uneducated savages since the “discovery” of this nation by Europeans, their opinions and representation have not been taken into account by government officials. Changes have occurred in recent years, with six Native Americans elected to Congress in the 2020 election. According to CBS News, that is the highest number of Native Americans to hold elected office in this nation’s history. President Joe Biden also appointed a Native American woman, Deb
Haaland, to his cabinet as the Secretary of the Interior. The BBC said this is an attempt by the Biden administration to better their relationship with Indigenous tribes. Secretary of the Interior is a fitting position for Haaland as this is the department that oversees millions of acres of public land, and it also houses the Bureau of Indian Affairs, according to the Secretary of the Interior’s website. Progress has started, but Native Americans still need to be more involved in the government. According to the Chickasaw Video Network, Benjamin Franklin looked to the Iroquois Federation as an example of government when creating the framework for the United States. Native Americans have influenced the U.S. since its inception. We need to do a better job and give recognition where it is due. After all, this was Native land first. As a country, the U.S. has done nothing but vilify and destroy the culture of Native Americans. Giving them more of a voice in government
will allow Indigenous people to advocate for more funding and better treatment of their tribes. According to AP News, the government has continually failed in providing adequate funding for Native tribes, which has led to increased rates of suicide, domestic violence and alcoholism. And it has caused the education systems on Native American reservations to suffer. Native Americans deserve to be heard. They deserve to make laws and fight for their rights. The Indigenous culture in the U.S. is full of a rich history made up of language, tradition and sacrifice. We have controlled the narrative over Native Americans for far too long. Indigenous people in this country are taking a stand and fighting for a seat at the table. We need to uplift their voices and give them a chance to tell their own stories. contact Maggie Eubanks at eubanksml@warhawks.ulm.edu
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Astroworld fatalities could have been easily avoided
Carley Nail Thousands of people have been patiently waiting for hours, and the main event is about to start. SZA just completed her set. Travis Scott will take the stage at any minute. The excitement overflows as he walks out to perform. But something feels off. Suddenly the crowd pushes toward the stage. It all happens so fast that many don’t comprehend what’s going on. People are screaming, injured people are dropping to the ground, and Scott is still on stage rapping. This is a brief depiction of what happened at Astroworld Festival this year. The deaths that occurred at this event were preventable and Scott should be held responsible. This concert became a nightmare for many when fans surged toward
the stage trampling whoever was in their way. This left many severely injured and nine dead. Astroworld is a music festival created by Scott that is held in Houston, Texas at NPR Park every year. According to CNN, this was the third annual festival. It was canceled last year due to COVID and this year’s event had over 50,000 attendees. As people were screaming for help, Scott continued his show as if there weren’t people dying in front of him. He refused to stop the performance. There have been videos of the festival released on social media platforms like TikTok and Twitter. Many have also posted videos of other concerts where an attendee fainted or had a seizure and the artist performing stopped the show. These artists stopped the show to make sure that their fans were safe. This is something Scott failed to do. Because of his actions, it’s obvious that he did not care about a single person in that audience. And now nine people are dead because of it. All Scott had to do was acknowledge what was happening around him and stop the show.
In an interview with the Washington Post, Cynthia Lira, a concert attendee, told the story of the event. She said it was a very traumatic near death experience for her. After she hit the ground, Lira tried to push her body upward to the top of the crowd. She screamed that she could not breathe even though she knew no one would hear her, the Washington Post reported. Some might say that Scott shouldn’t be held responsible because he might not have noticed the crowd of fans crying out for help. It was a large event with many people. But there is no way that Scott did not know what was happening. Scott is to blame for letting the show continue. According to USA Today, Scott will pay the funeral costs for the victims that passed at Astroworld. Although this is a step in the right direction, it is not enough. Scott should be arrested. He chose to ignore his fans and now should have to face the consequences of his actions. contact Carley Nail at nailcn@warhawks.ulm.edu
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Healthcare
Maternal, paternal leave is a necessity Kassidy Taylor A woman becomes pregnant and is unable to receive paid leave. She has no alternative but to stay home from work to care for herself and her newborn. Her job position becomes filled, leaving her stranded with no job. She worries about how she will care for and financially support her child. Parents should have time with their families without the worry of job security. Paid maternity and paternity leave is a must. President Joe Biden recently proposed the Build Back Better bill that mandated a 12-week paid leave. The paid leave proposition was unfortunately cut from the bill because of the program’s potential
cost. Many protests and disagreement occurred after this decision. After further consideration, the plan was reinstated, but only four weeks of paid leave were proposed. However, according to CNBC, the legislation has not completed the process to become a law. And even then, lawmakers like Sen. Joe Manchin, Democrat of West Virginia, could object to the plan. Because of COVID’s negative effects in the workplace, this plan must be implemented. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, COVID caused a rise in unemployment because workers were forced to stay home sick or care for family members who fell ill. We cannot afford to lose more workers because of no paid leave. If maternity leave is not offered, the workplace will see a decline in valuable female workers. It is not right to force a woman to decide between her job or caring for her newborn. While pregnant, women may become unable to work. It is best to make them and their child’s health the priority. Not every woman has family or
LETTER TO THE EDITOR by Jonah Bostick Imagine that you’re coming out of high school, and upon arriving into college, you plan on being part of the Sound of Today. You’re excited about being a part of a great program with a rich history. Then you find out that the band is severely underfunded and under-appreciated around campus to the point where many students don’t know what you’re talking about when you say that you are part of the Sound of Today. This is the unfortnate reality of the state that the band is currently in, and a change must be made quickly to revive that status of the band and continue the great tradition that is the SOT. The students of the band should be rewarded for their efforts, and in turn, should be offered more from the college for being part of the SOT. Currently, many athletic programs at ULM provide their students with thousands of dollars in scholarships, and some students are even provided with free housing on campus. However, the only thing a band student is offered is a talent grant, which is usually less than $1,000. The students in the band should receive the same treatment as their athletic counterparts. Some may argue that the band doesn’t put in as much work as ath-
letes. This is not true, as a normal week for a SOT member includes about five hours of rehearsal time. This is also excluding the hours spent outside of rehearsal, with students practicing on their own. If the band is able to offer more to their students, then membership of the SOT will rise. And with more members in the band, the influence that the band will have on campus will rival its glory days in the 1980’s and 1990’s. Aside from the college simply funding the SOT more, outside organizations and donors can also help with fundraising and donations to better the state of the program. As far as recognition, one way that the band can gain more recognition is to better advertise events with the band involved. This includes the SOT postgame show, and concert performances and recitals. This can be done by posting flyers around campus, and utilizing the campus social media pages to promote these events. Fortunately, under new director Allen Parrish, we have seen better appreciation for the band, and a new culture is starting to form. However, there is still work that needs to be done to return the SOT to its former glory. contact Jonah Bostick at bostickjm@warhawks.ulm.edu
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friends available to help out with the baby when she goes back to work, which is another reason maternity leave is much needed. If a woman must remain at home with her baby because she has no help, she could be at risk of losing her job, and that is unjust. According to the New York Times, paid family leave is offered by 186
other countries and supported by more than 70% of adults in the United States. Not only maternity but also paternity leave is needed. Fathers may benefit from paid leave. According to The New York Times, “studies show that men become better fathers and husbands when they get to parent and spend valuable time with their infant.” Both females and males should have the
opportunity to have paid leave. Currently, the United States offers no paid maternity or paternity leave regardless of the need. Usually with a government controlled by Democrats, a law like this would not struggle to pass because family paid leave is known as a party priority. contact Kassidy Taylor at taylorkad@warhawks.ulm.edu
Academics
ULM should get rid of Zoom, hybrid options
Cameron Jett I feel like I speak for a portionable size of ULM when I say that Zoom and hybrid classes have got to go. Students are not motivated to try anymore with how laid back standards are due to the pandemic. Classes that have no business being held online continue to plague the schedules of many students. We were led on twice about in-person classes returning at ULM. Entering last spring I was ecstatic that my classes were in-person. Then the semester arrived and just two of my six classes had the option to go in-person. The in-person classes were mostly empty and the professors spoke into a camera where about 20 people laid in bed with their cameras turned off. And who could blame them? If you don’t have to show up and your exams are on Moodle, why try? As long as everything is completed by 11:59 p.m., you would at least finish with a B in the class. Even this fall there are days I don’t have to get out of bed because my Zoom schedule aligns just right. But
nearly a year later, the pandemic landscape is different. By now students have made their choice to get vaccinated or undergo routine testing for the next semester. According to Gov. John Bel Edwards, Louisiana now has the nation’s lowest COVID hospitalization rate. So certainly we should expect the end of hybrid classes in the spring, right? I feel that it’s not just students like me hoping for this change. Since last spring I’ve heard professors complain about the lack of participation in classes because of Zoom or the sadness of teaching to 50 people in a classroom that seats 100 students. I’m not going to downplay everything that has happened since March of last year. It’s been brutal to everyone regardless of if they’ve caught COVID or not. The mental toll has weighed on everyone. But it’s time to step forward. Receiving a proper four-year education can only come with in-person experience. We cannot expect students to wade through classes where they are disconnected from the professor or informational material any longer. The majority of the population has access to a vaccine that will, at bare minimum, make a case of COVID less severe. Treatment options are on the horizon. Let’s not act like the “new normal” has to be a permanent event. Being around other students on campus on a regular basis is a great step toward rebuilding society as we approach the post-pandemic world. contact Cameron Jett at jettcm@warhawks.ulm.edu
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NEWS
Campus Crime
Two arrested after woman was shot in Madison Hall by Loryn Kykendall
ULM police arrested two men last Sunday for possession of a firearm on campus after one suspect shot a student in the Madison Hall dorm. The suspects are Dallas Strawder, 18, of 16 Jana Dr., Monroe, and Jamonte Davis, 18, of 533 Lakeside Dr., Monroe. Davis is a freshman business administration major who lives in the dorm room where the shooting occurred. Strawder is not a student. According to the arrest report, officers were dispatched to a Madison Hall dorm room in reference to the discharge of a firearm. The victim told officers she and Strawder were in the room when she asked him to put the handgun away. She said Strawder then took the magazine out of the gun and pulled the slide back, which was when the gun accidentally fired
and hit her lower right leg. Officers made contact with Strawder at 3811 Desiard St. and placed him under arrest. Strawder told officers the gun belonged to the second arrestee, Davis, according to the arrest report. Davis was also arrested at 3811 Desiard St. Before questioning, Davis admitted to possessing a handgun in his dorm room while another handgun negligently fired. Davis also said he took the handgun to a different address before police questioning, according to the arrest report. Both suspects were booked at Ouachita Correctional Center on the above charge. Strawder was also charged with negligent injuring. photos courtesy Ouachita Correctional Center
contact Loryn Kykendall at kykendalllk@warhawks.ulm.edu
POSSESSION OF A FIREARM: Jamonte Davis (left) and Dallas Strawder (right) were arrested for possessing a firearm inside Madison Hall, according to OPSO authorities.
Awareness
Students worry past mascots are hindering cultural awarness today by Carley Nail
Graduating from a school gives you a certain connection with its mascot. For graduates of ULM before 2006, this mascot is the Indians. However, due to NCAA rules forcing a mascot change, recent graduates have connected with the Warhawk. Despite this change, there are still some people who feel connected to past mascots. One example is an alumnus who is connected to the Indians. At multiple home football games, he has been seen wearing a Native American war bonnet. Some people think it’s a harmless way to remember his past days at ULM. However, others feel it’s cultural appropriation. As this can be seen as insensitive to Native Americans and their culture, the situation was brought to the attention of ULM’s director of Diversity, Inclusion and Equity, Pamela Saulsberry, and Vice President Valerie Fields. After seeing this individual, some students began asking questions. According to Saulsberry, asking important questions gives an opportunity for learning about these types of situations. “People need to be open to asking questions, even difficult ones and receiving information—information that might be new and/ or difficult to hear,” Saulsberry said. “Those are the conversations that lead to growth and facilitate understanding.” photo courtesy MCT Campus Saulsberry said answering questions such as APPRECIATION VS APPROPRIATION: According to HealthLine, appropriation is when specific as- these lead to a better understanding and appects of a culture are taken without consent while appreciation is sharing ideas and awareness.
preciation across diverse lines. Kaylee Sadler, a senior education major, said we need to continue to educate ourselves as we become more aware of various cultures. “As times change and society as a whole becomes more aware of cultures and experiences that have previously been silenced, we have a responsibility as individuals to educate ourselves and do better,” Sadler said. Fields and Saulsberry also stressed the importance of educating yourself about the cultural differences of the people around you and how to appreciate without appropriating. They said in situations where cultural appropriation is present, we need to listen to the people that can educate us best. According to Fields, ULM has 40 students and two staff that are Native American or Native Alaskan. ULM also has classes that teach Native American history and literature. Sadler is currently in a featured author English course that focuses on Native American women writers. Sadler said this class has benefitted her in multiple ways because it educates her on Native American culture. “This class has enlightened [me] on countless topics and issues concerning Native Americans and their cultures,” Sadler said. “I think one of the best ways to educate yourself on Native American cultures is to read Native American authors or any Native American creating in the world.” contact Carley Nail at nailcn@warhawks.ulm.edu
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Academics
TRIO program celebrates 1st generation students by Chloe Chapel
For Willexus Jones, the TRIO programs are more than just programs to learn about college—they’re programs that guide her through life. “TRIO was there to help me, give me financial opportunities with scholarships, make new friends and learn about adulthood,” said Jones, a junior toxicology major. According to the ULM website, TRIO programs are federally-funded programs that help first-generation and income-eligible students reach their academic potential. The TRIO programs help students by offering various services such as personal counseling, child care assistance, scholarships and financial aid advising and FAFSA assistance. Annually, the TRIO programs host a first-generation college celebration ceremony for the success of first-generation students, faculty and staff. Catherine Essex, the executive director of TRIO programs, defines first-generation students as “those in which neither parent nor the person they live with graduated from college.” At the ceremony, students and faculty told their stories of how they
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FIRST TO FLIGHT: Students' dreams soar sky high after receiving a scholarship at the TRIO 'First to Flight' reception.
got into colleges and the difficulties they faced. President Ronald Berry connected with first-generation students by explaining how he attended college as a first-generation student. “My mom had a high school education and worked several jobs most of her life so that my brother and I could have a different pathway forward,” Berry said.
He also explained some of the difficulties he faced while in school. “About three o’clock in the morning and I was studying and I was ready to give up. One of my friends came by [...] and he said ‘Why are you still here?’ ” Berry said. “I said ‘Because I don’t understand this, I think I’m going home.’ He looked at me and said, ‘Ron, if it were easy, everybody would do it.’ ”
Deans from various colleges and students shared similar stories. Brailyn Russo, a senior psychology student, said being a first-generation student was hard because her mom could only give her one piece of advice. However, she took it to heart. “I graduated high school in 2019 [...] and the only advice [my mom] could give me was start in high
school, start getting good grades,” Russo said. “As a result, I received a $28,000 scholarship from ULM, and I will be graduating next semester after only three years.” At the ceremony, some students were rewarded for their hard work during college with scholarships. Jones was one of the students awarded the first-generation endowed undergraduate scholarship. To continue to provide first-generation students with support, knowledge and scholarships, the TRIO office has formed a new RSO called First-Generation Ambassadors. The organization will allow firstgeneration students to grow as a team with mentors and fellow students. Berry said one of the most important parts of succeeding as a firstgeneration is having a team because they make sure you don’t quit. That is what FGA is striving to provide for students— a team. “Nobody can quit, you got a team of people here that care about you,” Berry said. “[We] want to see you more successful than you ever dreamed possible yourself.” contact Chloe Chapel at chapelcb@warhawks.ulm.edu
Service
Appreciation ceremony honors veterans, active duty by Loryn Kykendall At eight years old, Aaron Vaughn knew why he was created—to defend the United States and its people. And that was what he did. Despite many physical setbacks, including two ACL injuries, he became a Navy SEAL. He eventually died at 30 years old while serving in Afghanistan in 2011. But according to his mother, Karen Vaughn, he’d do it all over again if he could, even if the outcome was the same, because he was doing what he loved. “He wasn’t proud. He wasn’t arrogant. He was honored that he got to serve,” Vaughn said of her son. Vaughn was the guest speaker at last Thursday’s Veterans Day ceremony at Bayou Pointe. She told the audience her son’s story and expressed her thankfulness to all military men and women, both veterans and active duty. And she asked the audience to take the opportunity on Veterans Day to think about what they do to serve their country. “I ask you to contemplate your freedom a little differently today,” Vaughn said. All ULM students, faculty and staff who are veterans or active duty were honored at the ceremony with a personal thanks given by President Ronald Berry. “I want to thank you for being part of something bigger than yourselves,” Berry said.
“Thank you for being role models, for your sacrifices, for your loyalty, for your commitment and for answering that call of service.” Adam Craig, a public administration graduate student and U.S. Army second lieutenant, said it’s important we celebrate Veterans Day because it reminds people freedom isn’t free. “Through the sacrifices that military members take, everyone gets to enjoy these freedoms however they wish,” Craig said. This Veterans Day was different from recent history because, as Nell Calloway pointed out, the U.S. is no longer involved in a war like it has been for the past 20 years in Afghanistan. Calloway, the president and CEO of Chennault Aviation & Military Museum in Monroe, said that while at times America seems like a divided nation, Americans have far more that unites us than divides us. She said veterans represent unification and the good in our country. “They have fought our wars, defended our shores and kept us free,” Calloway said. “May God bless America and keep us forever grateful for their service.” contact Loryn Kykendall at kykendalllk@warhawks.ulm.edu
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THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE: President Ronald Berry honors Wendy Bailes, the Kitty DeGree School of Nursing and nursing program director and U.S. Army Specialist veteran.
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NEWS
Feature
Upchurch creates mental health app for students the College of Business and Social Sciences, said he shared with a professional organization major apps to utilize for mental health conditions or personal advice. Upchurch’s app is at the top in his field.
Positivity+ gives students coaching, therapy
It was a gift that was given to us that we could provide to the community.
by Chloe Chapel
What do Chick-Fil-A and a mental health app have in common? The need for consistency. “When you go to Chick-Fil-A [...] you know every time you go, you can expect good service,” said Daniel Upchurch, an assistant professor of psychology. “However, when they do something that’s not great [...] it diminishes your chance of actually going or wanting to go.” Upchurch said these are the same feelings students have when they don’t get consistency from a mental health coach or therapist.
Daniel Upchurch, psychology assistant professor
He is one of those people that really puts students first. William McCown, director of the College of Business and Social Sciences “Students want someone they can talk to, and if they can trust you enough they need that consistency,” Upchurch said. “Because if they don’t get that consistency, then they hold information back [...] which can hinder the client.” In Upchurch’s research project on college retention, he found that by focusing on school stressors students face and providing students with resources to decrease the effect of these stressors, retention rates increased. After his project, he knew he had to find a way for students to manage the stressors faced in college. This is when he had a vision for an app that could do just that. He went to his best friend, a computer scientist, and asked for help.
photo by Saugat Shrestha
STAY POSITIVE: Daniel Upchurch, a psychology assistant professor, created the app Positivity+ with one of his best friends to help students with any problem they may have—no matter how big or small.
They began formulating a mental health app with the sole purpose of using guidance coaching and therapy to help students manage issues before they become a problem. This is when they created Positivity+. According to their website, Positivity+ is a telemental health app that provides affordable support, guidance coaching and therapy to students through a user-friendly app. On Positivity+, students can schedule in-app sessions with a coach near them to help with their specific needs. These needs can be anything
from getting somewhere on campus, translating something into Spanish or assisting in mental health struggles. Coaches help students work through their problems by using various therapeutic techniques so students can learn ways to manage future similar problems on their own. Positivity+ is unique because the app requires consistency from coaches and students. Although it has only officially been an app for four months, it has been wildly successful. According to Upchurch, the app is
running at four different universities. They can see the differences it has made in the lives of many students. Of the students who were said to need the app the most by their university, 90% have continued sessions through the app and have seen benefits from it. The app was presented at the American Psychiatric Association and people raved over it. They also got a contract which has allowed them to push the app to more audiences while providing more resources to clients. William McCown, the director of
“The better [apps] are ones based on science and our understanding of what motivates people,” McCown said. “Dr. Upchurch’s app is science-based but it goes beyond most mental health apps because it has a broader audience, helps students connect in a positive way and [...] it provides useful information.” Kate Bower, a junior psychology student, said she sees the app’s benefits and would use it herself if she didn’t already have a therapist. “Let’s be honest, being a student is crazy [...] between school, work and maintaining a social life, it can be difficult to take the time you need for yourself,” Bower said. “An app like Positivity+ can help so much [because] it works with your individual schedule and that’s so important.” Upchurch said this is the purpose of the app. They want to help students get past any storm they’re facing—no matter how big or small. ”I have never seen a storm stay with an individual for 20 years. I can walk outside, it might have been raining earlier this morning, but it didn’t stay,” Upchurch said. “That’s how we see problems. They never stay.” Positivity+ plans to expand across the U.S. in coming years. They are also speaking with officials at ULM about it potentially being an available resource for ULM students to use.
contact Chloe Chapel at chapelcb@warhawks.ulm.edu
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Environment
Greenhouse complex, endowment announced by Loryn Kykendall
The Flint and Jimmy Robertson Agriculture Greenhouse Complex is more than just a greenhouse complex—It’s a place for students to learn. It gives them the opportunity to feel a connection to what they’re learning in class. According to Blair David, the agribusiness program coordinator, this is what makes the greenhouse complex so special and important to ULM’s campus. Last Wednesday, the Flint and Jimmy Robertson Greenhouse Endowment was established with an initial investment of $50,000, along with an additional $50,000 to renovate and enhance the complex. The complex consists of three greenhouses along with a potting
shed and an equipment shed. Agriscience students use the complex for learning purposes. The donation was made by Dan Robertson, the son of Flint and nephew of Jimmy after whom the complex is named. Flint and Jimmy Robertson are two brothers who created their family business, Robertson Produce, in 1947. Robertson produce grew from a single-truck operation to a state-ofthe-art distribution center which now operates out of a 45,000-squarefoot facility in Monroe. David, whose students regularly use the complex, emphasized the importance of the Robertson’s legacy and how much they’ve helped the Department of Agriscience. “He [Dan] so generously planted
that seed with us so we can grow,” David said. Dan is a 1989 ULM graduate, and said that while the agricultural program at ULM isn’t where it needs to be, it’s getting there. He looks forward to seeing what can be done with the endowment. “I can’t think of a better way to honor our company and our family,” Dan said. With the new source of funding, David said the potting shed will be redone so students can do more outdoor activities like growing corn. Donations from the Robertson family have also allowed for new fans to be installed in the complex, a new evaporative cooler and an onsite bathroom. contact Loryn Kykendall at kykendalllk@warhawks.ulm.edu
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GOING GREEN: Dan Robertson made a donation to help The Flint and Jimmy Robertson Agriculture Greenhouse Complex.
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FREESTYLE
Campus Event
Warhawks, community unite with beer festival by Calli Sinclair
photos by Calli Sinclair
CHEERS TO BEERS: Warhawks and the Monroe community enjoy a fun night of drinking, music and laughter.
Students, faculty, staff and the Monroe community stood underneath the twinkling lights in an open field, raising their mugs as the sounds of music and laughter filled the air. Last Thursday, Warhawks and community members gathered at the Laird Weems Center for Hawktoberfest, an annual event hosted by 31 Ambassadors. They enjoyed a large selection of over 30 different craft beers provided by several breweries from Louisiana and southern Arkansas. Due to the pandemic, Hawktoberfest was suspended and had not occurred since 2019. But this year they brought back a new and improved version. Hawktoberfest is a spin-off of the beloved Oktoberfest, which originated on Oct. 12, 1810, in Munich, Germany. It’s held annually, spanning over two weeks and ending on the first Sunday in October. It began as a celebration of the marriage between the crown prince of Bavaria, who later became King Louis I, and Princess Therese von Sachsen-Hildburghausen. The festival includes horse races, music and the indulgence of food and drink as well as other festivities. Asia Wilson, the president of 31 Ambassadors, is proud of Hawktoberfest and the turnout. “We are celebrating the different breweries in our area by hosting this event,” Wilson said. “In the future, we hope to bring more to the festival like more food trucks, more breweries and other local musicians.” This was Hawktoberfest’s third run and it’s planned to be held next year as well. Along with the rest of 31 Ambassadors, the president hopes to hold the festival annually. Ashley Kimball, a senior communication major, at-
tended the festival with her husband Landon Kimball and thoroughly enjoyed the event. “Everyone’s having a good time. It’s very comfortable and the energy is great. We don’t regret coming,” Ashley said. “People are really enjoying themselves,” Landon said. “Having this festival is awesome because until you can travel to Germany for Oktoberfest, you can enjoy Hawktoberfest here.” Kennedy Jones, a junior pre-nursing major and member of 31 Ambassadors, said she believes Hawktoberfest is important for the community and its growth. “It’s getting the community together as a whole,” Jones said. Breweries that participated were Flying Tiger, Flying Heart, Great Raft and Three Birds with the help of distributor, Marsala Beverage. Along with an impressive selection of craft beers, plenty of food was served and student musicians performed at the festival. Great Raft and Flying Tiger Brewery representatives, Stephen Jester and Nathan Hexom, served samples at the event. “Great Raft poured served its first beer in October of 2013,” Jester said. “It’s good to see people support craft beers because local breweries offer creativity and variety.” Flying Tiger representative, Nathan Hexom, takes pride in his craft and has been with Flying Tiger since its start in 2016. Hexom described Flying Tiger as "crazy hardworking" brewers and believes they are beneficial to the community by bringing people together. contact Calli Sinclair at sinclac@warhawks.ulm.edu
Album Review
Taylor's 'Red' packs a different kind of punch by Uchechi Owunna
Yelling “We are never ever ever getting back together” in your bathroom was the reality for many Gen Zs as we navigated puberty and adolescence. Now we get to re-experience those hit songs. Taylor Swift released a re-recorded version of the famous album that gave us “22,” “I Knew You Were Trouble” and “We Are Never Getting Back Together.” Swift opened her version of the 2012 “Red” in a “state of grace.” “State of Grace” inspires the feel-good emotion and sets the mood for the rest of the album with impressive instrumentals and dependable vocals. “Red (Taylor’s Version)” is a re-recording of her fourth album, “Red.” The 30-song album was released on Nov. 12 and is the second album she has recorded—the first was “Fearless” released in April. This album takes you on a rollercoaster ride of emotions. One moment you’ll be vibing and dancing, and the next you’ll be on the floor bawling your eyes out. “Red (Taylor’s Version)” is packed with different genres, transitioning from country to pop. “Trouble” transformed into a storm of beats. Swift poured out her heartache by reinforc-
ing the already iconic song with more beats, making it easier to scream out your emotions. “Stay, Stay, Stay” comes at you with a bit of dark comedy laced with questionable decisions in the lyrics, but the new version of the song is catchy and sticks with you. The album also features a couple of songs “From The Vault” like “Ronan (Taylor’s Version)” and “Message In a Bottle.” Rest assured, “Ronan’s” lyrics will give you goosebumps as you listen to the words of a mother who lost her four-year-old son to neuroblastoma. Swift worked with Ronan’s mom, using her posts from her blog to birth this masterpiece. Swift drew strength from the heartbreak she went through during and after her relationship with Jake Gyllenhaal—especially in “All Too Well” and “The Moment I Knew.” “All Too Well” perfectly showcases Swift’s genius as it tells the story of the Gyllenhaal breakup with punchy lyrics and references. Swift also features other artists in her new album like “Run” with Ed Sheeran and “Nothing New” with Phoebe Bridgers. One of her most memorable songs was “The Last Time,” featuring Gary Lightbody of Snow Patrol. “The Last Time” feels like a love song— letting you look in the window of two lovers in
a spat. Swift and Lightbody’s vocal harmony was nothing other than pure gold. You cannot listen to this song without feeling like the third person in their relationship. Once again, Swift reinvents her sound while giving her fans, both the diehards and new-
comers, a front row seat to watch her come out stronger and make lemonade out of life’s lemons. contact Uchechi Owunna at owunnaud@warhawks.ulm.edu
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Band Feature
photos by Calli Sinclair
SHUT UP, MY FAVORITE BAND IS PLAYING: Matressi brings a wide variety of music to ULM and Monroe and West Monroe community with their covers and original songs.
Matressi presents new rock 'n' roll sensation by Calli Sinclair
The dimly lit Brass Monkey Bar was crowded with patrons as they sang along to Matressi’s cover of “Ohio is For Lovers.” This Louisiana band is not one to sleep on. Matressi has three members—vocalist and guitarist Rodney Pardue, drummer Mason Guntharp and bassist Bailey Murray. Together, they create sounds ranging from punk rock to pop punk and even power pop. Pardue, a business administration graduate student, said he believes a smooth flow within a band is necessary to produce fruitful results. “Being in a band’s like being in a relationship. Communication is key,” Pardue said. “Booking gigs, touring and playing shows can be exhausting, but it’s worth it.” Despite leading busy lives, the three musicians manage to create something special. By playing shows and getting Matressi’s name out there, they’re bringing life to the community. The band said it’s important to support other musicians, especially if they’re local. Guntharp, a freelancing audio engineer, said he believes the best way to show your love for art in your area is to go out and actively support them. He believes in Matressi’s progress and feels they are the loudest in the area. “If you like a group, support them by streaming their music on Spotify, go to their shows and help promote them any way you can,” Guntharp said. Murray, a senior nursing major, is the most recent Reed member of Matressi. Before becoming a Warhawk, he played football at the University of Arkansas at Monticello. He lives out his love for sports by playing intramu-
ral softball and flag football at ULM. “I recently joined Matressi this past summer right before my third semester in nursing school. Being in nursing school and playing in a band is definitely stressful,” Murray said. Murray spends 12 hours at a hospital during the day helping patients, which prepares him for his future in the medical field. According to Murray, the work is rigorous but rewarding. When he gets home, he works on music. “Nursing is very important to me, but so is music,” Murray said. “I’m dedicated to nursing, but I won’t stop playing music either.” Matressi has performed several times since Murray’s arrival. Many people agree that these young men are dedicated to what they do and they’re not slowing their roll anytime soon. Robert Reed, the assistant director of Recreational Services where Murray worked as a student supervisor, described Murray as “wellrounded,” and has even seen Matressi perform. “I’m excited about Bailey’s future, and I admire him,” Reed said. “I recommend that others go and watch Matressi’s performances.” Local producer, Adam Harper, spoke highly of the drummer’s work and passion for his craft. “Mason’s devoted, hardworking, and motivated towards his art. He’s a talented musician and likes to Harper help others,” Harper said. “As a well-educated audio engineer, he puts his full capabilities into each song and live set productions. I highly recommend Mason for your audio technical services and needs.” Kaylea Burgess, a senior nursing major and Murray’s classmate, said she admires Matressi
SING YOUR HEART OUT: Rodney Pardue pours his heart out on stage singing "Ohio is For Lovers" as the audience sings along to their sweet melodies.
for the outlet it provides their listeners. “They clearly love what they do. It’s difficult being a student, especially in nursing school,” Burgess said. “We try to decompress from school stress and pressure. It’s great what Bailey does.” The path of a musician, no matter the sound’s style, is not a simple one to follow. Matressi is inspired by multiple artists like Alkaline Trio, Blink-182, Beach Bunny, Greta Van Fleet and Panic! At The Disco. For their sounds, they use a selection of gear that includes a Fender P-Bass, a combo of DW and Mapex for drums, Sabian cymbals, a Zildjian hi-hat and more. The trio is currently working on new pieces.
They plan to release a new album in the summer and a new single as early as April. Matressi is available on all streaming platforms. They also perform live at several bars in the community like The Brass Monkey and Downtown Billiard. “People that come to our shows fuel us,” Pardue said. “Getting to play live is a privilege.” In a final comment, Matressi thanked listeners for their support. “Feeling the energy from everyone at a gig is amazing,” Guntharp said. “We’re all on the same wavelength.” contact Calli Sinclair at sinclac@warhawks.ulm.edu
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Litigation
Movie Review
Britney Spears ‘Home Alone’ unsweet, unsatisfying remake conquers conservatorship by Uchechi Owunna
Remember that feeling you had sitting with your family, cozily sipping hot chocolate and laughing maniacally as “The Wet Bandits” were brutally floored by Kevin McCallister’s booby traps in the original “Home Alone?” Well, you are in for a rude awakening. “Home Sweet Home Alone” was released on Nov. 12, in time for the Christmas craze, it was not worth paying for.
by Uchechi Owunna
Britney Spears has become the poster child of conservatorship since 2019. On Nov. 12, the pop star successfully escaped her 13-year conservatorship. When a person is considered to have a severely diminished mental capacity, a court can grant someone the power to make financial decisions and major life choices for that person, according to AP News. California law, which Spears abides under, states a conservatorship is justified for a “person who is unable to provide properly for their personal needs for physical health, food, clothing or shelter,” or for someone who is “substantially unable to manage their financial resources, resist fraud or undue influence.” In Feb. 2008, Britney suffered a mental breakdown during a custody battle with her exhusband, Kevin Federline. A picture captured Spears with her head shaved and a few days later, she smashed a paparazzi’s SUV repeatedly with an umbrella, according to Billboard. According to USA Today, her father, James Spears, was appointed her co-conservator in 2008 with a lawyer, Andrew Wallet, who has since resigned. Last month, James temporarily stepped aside because of his health issues but still handled her finances. “I want to be able to get married and have a baby. I was told right now in the conservatorship I am not able to get married and have a baby,” Spears said in June to a court. The conservators wouldn’t let her have her birth control removed, she claimed, according to Billboard. While Britney’s conservatorship is the first on your Google feed, it is not the only case where adult celebrities have someone control their lives and finances either by choice or force. According to ALOT Living, Randy Meisner, a member of the Eagles band, requested a conservatorship for himself. He said he was in “a lot of pain” following the death of his wife. His longtime friend, Author Ford, and Meisner’s accountant, Thomas DeLong, were initially appointed as conservator and finance manager, respectively. contact Uchechi Owunna at owunnaud@warhawks.ulm.edu
This revamped version follows the story of spoiled and rude tenyear-old Max Mercer, retreating to the garage to hide from his family members the night before leaving for Japan. Predictably, he is left behind as his family members think he is in the other Uber. While there are a few features to love about the 2021 remake of the childhood classic, “Home Sweet Home Alone” falls short. For one, the movie made it difficult to pick a side. In the 1990 version, there is no backstory to “The Wet Bandits,” Harry and Marv, except that they are looking for quick cash. In the 2021 version, the villains, Jeff and Pam, try to protect their family and keep their home. The movie shows the struggling couple
breaking into the Mercer’s home to retrieve a priceless doll they believe Mercer stole during their open house. Too much time is spent rationalizing the couple committing a crime. The movie paints Pam and Jeff as loving parents down on their luck and ignores building Mercer’s character. It’s difficult to sympathize with Max and leaves a nasty taste in your mouth when he steals toys from the toy drive for less-privi-
leged children. The first traps were not even beBuzz McCallister, Kevin Mc- cause of Mercer’s ingenuity but Callister’s evil brother from the due to a lack of common sense on classic “Home Alone,” is featured the couple’s part. in the 2021 version as a policePlus, most of the traps Mercer man. Devin Ratray plays Buzz in set were mediocre and did not ofboth versions but becomes an in- fer enough comedic value. competent cop 30 years later. The end of the movie takes a An example of his incompe- 180-degree turn from the origitence is when a call comes in that nal and makes the audience even a child has been left home alone, more confused when the burglars but he thinks it’s his brother play- get away scott-free without any leing a fun Christmas joke. gal repercussions. The genius planning and plotting that made the 90s version so hilarious was disappointing in this contact Uchechi Owunna at owunnaud@warhawks.ulm.edu remake.
Student Short Story by Anonymous
She leaves her bathroom and places her clean cutlery back in her cup. With an empty stomach, she dresses up and gets ready for class. It is only noon and she still has more meals to conquer. At the end of the day, she drags herself to the cafeteria to try again. Carrying her sword and shield in her styrofoam plate, she heads back to her dorm for the second round of the day. From her window, I saw her warm up her weapons and sit down on the floor with her plates between her legs to face her familiar demon. She turns on her phone and “dudums” into her battle song. She starts with her lasagna swords then faces the pizza amour. Now it is time for her cereal binge. She goes at her box of Frosties in three rounds— one less than normal—refiling her milk over and over again until she could cry out milk. After feasting, the darkness of the
demon slowly perfuses out of her mind. The dark figure grows and grows until it dims the light in her dorm, suffocating her with guilt and the overexaggerated feeling of fullness. She fights back, she rationalizes, she reasons, knowing the adverse health effects and slippery slope she is walking. That is when the demon changes form—I notice it has been doing that lately. It becomes a dark seductive siren, calling to her, showing her glimpses of the euphoria she usually feels after purging. She starts looking at her spoon, considering. Then the melodious call of the demon becomes accusing, pushing her toward the cliff. It reminds her of how she used to be—overweight, socially awkward and ashamed of her body. She tips over the cliff, picks up the spoon, heads into the bathroom, blasts some music and goes at it again. graphic by Sunil Bishwokarma
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Crossword
Horoscope Aries You’ve got this. Take care of yourself. Then you can help others. Nurture your own body, mind and spirit. Avoid travel, risk or hassle. Relax.
Taurus Emotions could flow unbidden. If so, allow yourself time to process. Don’t try to hold it in. Peaceful rituals soothe your spirit. Private contemplation restores.
Gemini Prepare your part of a team effort. Planning saves time and money; more importantly, conflict or upset. Make sure you know what you’re talking about.
Across
1 uter border 5 Soft “Hey, you!” 9 Type of bagel 15 “Wuthering Heights” setting 16 “I have a bad feeling about this” 17 Removed, as a pencil mark 18 Automatic timeout near the end of each NFL half 21 Pay a call on 22 Auction offer 23 Medium-sized apple 24 Parts of an act 26 Dance named for a horse’s gait 28 Here-there in-between 29 Guided sightseeing event in the “Gilligan’s Island” theme 32 Biotech room 33 Paleozoic __ 34 Knocks firmly 37 Food-droppedon-the-floor “policy”
43 Pulitzer author Jennifer 44 Reuben bread 45 LGBT History Mo. 47 1955 Marilyn Monroe film, with “The” 53 __-rock: music 56 Pricey watch 57 Pooch’s plaything 58 Nagano noodle 60 Worksheet line 61 Noodle shape 62 Large-audience schedule item ... and what the four other longest answers comprise? 67 Anger to the max 68 Baker’s appliance 69 Golfer Aoki 70 Fenway team 71 Viral internet item 72 “bye 4 now”
Down
1 Defib expert 2 The “D” in DJIA 3 Succeed impressively 4 Ferret’s cousin 5 Grounds for bad behavior, say 6 Close 7 Drunkard 8 Law exam, familiarly 9 Jet Ski rival 10 Drop a fly, e.g. 11 Did a number 12 Lai or Thai 13 __ Park: Edison lab site 14 Mystery writers’ award 19 “That makes sense” 20 Become limp 24 Mo. metropolis 25 Rub the wrong way 26 Chip dip, casually 27 Run smoothly, as an engine 30 Tram load 31 India-born author Santha Rama __
35 Story line surprise 36 Italian for “dry” 38 Mil. hospitals 39 Part of DOE: Abbr. 40 African antelope 41 “Bill __ the Science Guy”: ‘90s TV show 42 When the story is due 46 “ ... hallowed be __ name” 48 Whirlpool 49 “The Time Machine” race 50 One raising her first child 51 Takes badly? 52 “Eureka!” 53 In accordance with 54 Michaels of “SNL” 55 “Thelma & Louise” car 59 Amo, __, amat ... 61 S, Am, Ac, K or Er 63 It may be inflated 64 Ill-fated fruit eater 65 Vote of opposition 66 Score in fútbol
Cancer Clean up a mess at work. Take charge. If at first you don’t succeed, try again. Don’t poke a bear. Notice limitations and flow around.
Leo Expand your own boundaries. Learn and grow despite challenges. Discover new skills and tricks by playing around. Avoid risky business. Investigate and research.
Virgo Notice financial limitations. Find clever ways to reduce consumption and conserve resources. Slow down. Monitor the budget closely. Keep a cushion for the unexpected.
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Libra No matter how, you can’t fix or change your partner. Encourage, share your feelings, and listen. Save time and tears with an open mind.
Scorpio Get expert support when needed with health and work limitations or challenges. Don’t try to force anything. Nurture yourself with good food, ambiance and rest.
Sagittarius Don’t worry about the future or the past. Have fun here and now. You can create romance from nothing. Relax and notice the love.
Capricorn Family comes first. Make practical improvements. Clean a domestic mess or several. Discover forgotten treasures and space. Repair what’s broken. Share comfort food and laughter.
Aquarius Creative works may not develop as planned. Take a bad rough draft and mold it into something legible. Don’t present publicly without thorough review.
Pisces Bring home the bacon. Keep a financial cushion for delays or shortages. Every bit counts. Conserve resources to save time and money. Stick to basics.
graphic by Sunil Bishwokarma
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SPORTS
Women’s Basketball
graphic by Sunil Bishwokarma
Two-loss start spells trouble for Warhawks by Maggie Eubanks
The Warhawks are picking up where they left off. Last season ULM finished the season at 3-20, and after dropping their first two games, the Warhawks do not seem poised to make this season any different. Hopes seemed high after ULM put on a dominant performance in the exhibition match against Millsaps. But the tide turned against the Warhawks last Tuesday night at Grambling. ULM took the loss 69-61. The second half went back and forth until the last three minutes of the game when GSU scored 10 unanswered points to take the victory. The Warhawks started off strong having a 1312 lead at the end of the first quarter. Freshman Kyren Whittington got the game going getting the first basket in the contest. The second quarter is where things began to go south for ULM as the Tigers outscored them 21-12 putting the score at 33-25. Trailing by eight going into the half, the Warhawks knew they had to make some adjustments. They came out firing getting back-to-back 3-pointers from Whittington and senior Diamond Brooks to go within four. GSU extended their lead, but freshman Amaya Ford went on a run, scoring five points to bring ULM within one at 37-36. GSU fought back until sophomore Linda van
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WORK IT IN: ULM’s Kierra Crockett looks to drive into the paint and go past a defender.
Schaik gave the Warhawks their first lead of the second half. After several lead changes, GSU took the victory after getting ahead of ULM
with three minutes to go in the fourth. The second game of the week for the Hawks followed much of the same script. ULM lost
to Southern Miss last Saturday 77-60 after the offense could not produce late in the second half. ULM came back within two to start the fourth quarter out at 55-53. But after a 17-1 run by Southern Miss to start the fourth quarter, there was nothing the Warhawks could do except watch the clock run down. “We battled tough for three quarters against a talented Southern Miss team. Their frontcourt is as good as anybody we will face,” head coach Brooks Donald Williams said. The Warhawks had a four-point lead at the end of the first quarter after Ford showed some early offensive production. She would go on to get her first career double-double with 15 points and 10 rebounds in the game. The Golden Eagles found the rim in the second quarter, though outscoring the Hawks 24-19 to take a one-point lead at half. Free throws and timely scoring by freshman Aasia Sam kept the game close. The third quarter started out nicely for ULM. Ford and Whittington put together some scoring runs to give the Warhawks a five-point lead 46-41 with 4:58 left in the 3rd quarter. Southern Miss regained the lead quickly after a 10-0 run to make the score 55-48 in favor of the Golden Eagles. contact Maggie Eubanks at eubanksml@warhawks.ulm.edu
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SPORTS
Men’s Basketball
Warhawks mauled by LSU, Auburn to start off season Challenging start for Warhawks against 2 SEC foes by Jonah Bostick
Due to the inefficient shooting and the superiority of their opponents, the Warhawks were swept in their opening week of play to start the season. The Warhawks faced a tough task, having to face two SEC teams in LSU and Auburn, with the latter of the two being ranked 22nd in the country. In the first matchup vs LSU, the Warhawks kept it competitive for only 11 minutes by keeping the score within 5 with 9:48 to go in the first half. However, the positives stopped there as the rest of the first half was
dominated by LSU. The Tigers closed out the first half with a 30-3 run, setting the score at 50-20 at halftime. The second half wasn’t any better, as LSU would continue the offensive streak, with 49 points in the second half. At the end, LSU would end up outscoring the Warhawks by 62 points in a 101-39 blowout, the worst loss in school history. “Give LSU credit, that’s who they are”, head coach Keith Richard said. “I think that’s the team they’re going to be this year”. The star for the Bayou Bengals was Darius Days, who had 30 points while shooting 8-9 from 3-point range to go along with six rebounds. Thomas Howell led the Warhawks with eight points and three rebounds. LSU as a team shot 52.8% on field goals, while ULM only shot 27.7%. In their second matchup vs Auburn, the Warhawks were able to
keep it close for the first half, and would lead at halftime 39-37. However, Auburn woke up in the second half with 56 points and had scoring runs of 25-7 and 18-7 to pull away and win 93-65. ULM was able to perform better with shooting percentages, with 41.8% overall. The top player for ULM was Trey Boston, who went 7-9 with 16 points. The lackluster free throw percentages plagued the Warhawks in their opening week, only shooting 58.8% vs LSU, and 58.3% vs Auburn. ULM also had plenty of shots to take, with 17 and 24 attempts in the two matchups. The Warhawks will look to bounce back next week as they take on the Champion Christian Tigers out of Hot Springs, Arkansas. The game will take place on Nov. 16 at Fant-Ewing Coliseum at 6:30 p.m. contact Jonah Bostick at bostickjm@warhawks.ulm.edu
photo courtesy LSU athletics
IN THE CUT: ULM’s Andre Jones blows by LSU’s Alex Fudge to get to the goal.
Volleyball
Texas State’s tempo too much for Warhawks by Kevin Wade
photo by Niraj Shrestha
ALWAYS ON ATTACK: Freshman Avery Cole sends the ball back over the net against Texas State.
The Warhawks were defeated by the Texas State Bobcats in three sets (26-24, 25-8, 25-20) in their late season Sun Belt exhibition match last Friday at home. ULM’s streak of sets without a win has reached 30-straight losing sets. The last time ULM came away with a set win was over a month ago against Arkansas State. The Warhawks are on their secondworst losing streak in the past 10 seasons, only topped by last year’s losing streak that spanned two seasons. The Warhawks (5-25, 1-14) came into Friday night’s matchup seeking their second conference win of the season against West Division, leading Texas State Bobcats (17-11, 13-2). The Bobcats carried a 10-game win streak into Monroe. Unfortunately for ULM, teams with a double-digit losing streak don’t bode well against teams with a double-digit win streak. In the first set, both teams went backand-forth, which resulted in eight lead changes. The Warhawks were on the verge of tak-
ing the first set as they took a late 24-23 lead against the Bobcats until the Bobcats scored three unanswered, winning the set 26-24. In the second set, Texas State dominated taking an early 5-1 lead and held the Warhawks to only eight points in the set. Many offensive miscues occurred on the Warhawks’ end, which allowed the Bobcats to get the majority of their points as they firmly won set two 25-8. In the third set, the Warhawks started slow as they did in the second set with the Texas State taking an early 4-0 lead. However, the Warhawks would fight back trailing 24-17 late in the third set with the Bobcats having game point. The Warhawks set up three consecutive scores trimming the margin to four. Texas State would eventually get the game point score, winning the set 25-20. Senior Cali Assaley led the team in kills with 19. Junior Mariana Volponi e Giordan handed out 26 assists and freshman Cameron Rogers finished with 17 digs. contact Kevin Wade at wadekd@warhawks.ulm.edu
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THE STUDENT-RUN NEWSPAPER AT THE UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA MONROE
November 15, 2021
SPORTS
Football
WAR READY: The Warhawks defense takes down a Red Wolves ball carrier (left). Quarterback Chandler Rogers slides down after escaping the pocket (right).
photos by Saugat Shrestha
Red Wolves play spoiler on senior day, home finale by Cameron Jett
It’s safe to say after ULM’s 27-24 loss to Arkansas State at home that the push for a bowl game is over. The Warhawks found themselves on the losing side of a game-sealing interception for once after returning quarterback Rhett Rodriguez’s pass was picked off with 20 seconds left. This could have been a sounding sendoff for the Warhawks before they venture to Baton Rouge on Saturday to take on LSU. Instead, the Red Wolves pounced on the opportunity to win only their second game of the season and snap an eight-game losing streak. But for Terry Bowden, it is just part of building a culture and rebuilding a program. “Until you become a football team where you’re better than the other team most of the time, this is what you get when you’re building a program,” Bowden said. “You’re thankful that your players will give you four quarters and get you to the end of the game and try to find a way to win.” The Warhawks offense looked
shell-shocked in the opening and closing moments of the contest. Despite a scoring spurt of 21 unanswered points by ULM before and after halftime, Arkansas State found their way back into the contest. The Red Wolves took the lead late in the final quarter with a field goal and their defense took care of the rest. Don’t be fooled by the airplanethemed uniforms—it was the ground game that put ULM into the contest. Running back Malik Jackson broke free for 53 yards on ULM’s final drive of the half to bring them into the red zone. Jackson capped off the drive with a three-yard score. For anyone who missed his first big run, Jackson put on an encore with a 75-yard rushing touchdown on the first play of the second half. This put ULM up 14-10. Jackson stabilized the offense after the pass game struggled in the first half. Rodriguez started in his return but threw an interception in the red zone. Chandler Rogers stepped in at quarterback, but his production was limited. Rogers also fumbled a snap but he was able to recover.
ULM’s defense stunned Arkansas Stateat the start. Interceptions by Keilos Swinney and Quae Drake gave the Warhawks the momentum they needed to spark a drive. However, neither Rogers nor Rodriguez could produce. After a failed trick play and a sack set ULM back 13 yards, Rodriguez dropped back and connected with Boogie Knight in triple coverage to save the drive. Rodriguez owned up to his mistakes in the contest, as he claimed the majority of the snaps. “The frustrating part is we know there were a lot of plays that we left out there,” Rodriguez said. “I know there were a lot of plays where I made a misread or a bad throw. I think the film will be really hard to watch knowing that we left a lot of plays out there.” Other players addressed their shortcomings as a team. “It’s one where we have to go back to the drawing board and try to get better from it,” linebacker Zach Woodard said. contact Cameron Jett at jettcm@warhawks.ulm.edu
UNTOUCHABLE: Malik Jackson goes untouched for a 75-yard touchdown run.