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THE UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA AT MONROE

VOLUME 84 ISSUE 25

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April 11, 2011

ULM caught the ‘Spring Fever’

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Hawkeye Squawk Box What was your favorite part of Spring Fever Week?

Albert Johnson Senior- Criminal Justice Pineville, La.

“Tuesday was my favorite day when we could make keychains and bumper stickers.”

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Collette Keith

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Srdjan Marjanovic

co-managing editor(news) co-managing editor(art)

Robert Brown

Melaisha Sims Junior- Business Managment Monroe, La.

“My favorite part was the crawfish boil on Wednesday.”

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Maymester, Summer I and II registration begins Student Government Elections BROWN AUD.- Percussion Ensemble- 7:30 p.m.

Brittney Byrd Sophomore- Pre Dental Hygeine Winnfield, La.

“The best part of Spring Fever Week was participating in Oozeball and playing with my friends.”

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NEWS

SGA attempts to pass referendum

Cops respond to violent attack at campus dorm

What does it mean for your wallet?

Trevor Seth Hall, an SGA officer, speaks at last week’s forum to explain the referendum to students at ULM.

by Cole Avery

This week students will vote on a two-part referendum that will alter current fees while adding others if passed.

The referendum has largely been touted as an “athletic fee,” but Brook Sebren, president of the Student Government Association (SGA) says it is much more than that.

Three specific organizations aim to profit if the referendum passes: athletics, the Visual and Performing Arts Department (VAPA), and the SGA fund on campus beautification.

“Three completely different parts of ULM that have specific needs will benefit,” says Sebren.

Part one of the referendum will change the current fee structure.

Now, flat fees are charged to every student, regardless of how many hours the student is taking.

The referendum would stagSebren ger the fees.

Basically, the more hours a student takes, the higher the fees.

“Students should only pay a portion of what they use,” says Sebren.

“For example, there’s a fee for the SUB (Student Union Building). People taking only one hour have to pay it. Is that right? I don’t think so.”

Part two of the referendum adds additional fees, with athletics get-

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Referendum when and where The two-day elections will be held April 13-14, with polls opening at 8 a.m. on Wed. and closing at 6 p.m. on Thurs. Be sure to get to a computer and make your vote count! ting most of the money and attention.

ULM has the smallest athletic budget of any school in the FBS (Football Bowl Series, sometimes referred to as Division 1).

The referendum would pump an additional $1.8 million into their budget.

Visual and Performing Arts would receive $20,000 and campus beautification would receive $75,000.

Sebren says that though the numbers seem skewed, each is

proportionate to their alreadyfunctioning budgets.

SGA, the ULM administration and the University of Louisiana System have all approved the proposed referendum.

“It’s obvious now that the state isn’t going to invest in our university, so we are asking our students to,” says Sebren.

“It’s time to invest in ULM and it’s time to do it now.”

Not all students are buying the argument Sebren is selling.

Chaise Sanders, a freshman

“It’s obvious now that the state isn’t going to invest in our university, so we are asking our students to.”

Brook Sebren, SGA President

pre-med lab science major, says that though she agrees with staggered fees, she does not like the idea of paying more for specific organizations.

“I would feel differently if it were going to all people. There are a lot of people who will never go to a football game,” says Sanders.

“How is money supposed to make you win? Practice makes you better, not money.”

Whatever opinion, all students will have the opportunity to make their voices heard by voting.

The two-day election begins at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, April 13 and polls close at 6 p.m. on Thursday, April 14. contact Cole Avery at averyrc@warhawks.ulm.edu

by Cole Avery

A football player was attacked in on-campus housing after a female, non-student gained entry to the building, according to ULMPD Chief Larry Ellerman.

Though police declined to release the name of the victim, Ellerman confirmed the alleged assault occurred in the victim’s room, which he shares with three other student athletes.

Whittany L. Powell, 21, of 3722 Lionel St., Monroe, was arrested and charged with aggravated battery and aggravated second degree battery for her alleged role in the incident occurring on Sunday, April 3.

According to the police report, Powell followed a student into the Commons 2 dorm brandishing a metal baseball bat and a can of mace.

Once inside, Powell reportedly sprayed the player with mace, then struck him twice in the ribs with the bat.

Powell was apprehended while trying to flee the scene and booked in the Ouachita Corrections Center.

The ULM Athletic Dept. would not comment on the incident, citing student privacy. Powell’s motives for the alleged attack are unclear at this time. contact Cole Avery at averyrc@warhawks.ulm.edu

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NEWS

New dean chosen in Up ‘til Dawn reaches new heights College of Pharmacy as it raises money for St. Jude Pay to Shave event ends with 1 shaved head

Blaylock sets goals to make college better

by Andrea Sherman

by Anthony Drummer

Benny Blaylock has been named the new dean of the ULM College of Pharmacy pending approval of the UL System Board of Supervisors.

On Friday, April 8, ULM Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Stephen Richters sent an email to faculty and staff informing them of the decision which was then forwarded to students.

“It’s a humbling experience,” said Dean Blaylock.

“A lot of people that I have a lot of respect for had a hand in picking me as the person that will lead the pharmacy school. I view it as a distinct honor.”

Professor of Pharmacology Paul Sylvester said that it was Ngo a tough battle for COP dean and he believes the best candidate was chosen.

Blaylock also had significant support from pharmacy students including first year student and Houston native, Que Ngo. “Dr. Blaylock has always encouraged and motivated me to do my best. I am ecstatic to know that the COP will be in great hands under his leadership as he brings a sense of unity between pharmacy students and the faculty.”

The new pharmacy dean has a set of goals to make the college better. The first point of emphasis is on enhancing recruitment to get

Blaylock

“We have a golden opportunity to make a significant, positive impact on the people of the region of which we are apart.”

Benny Blaylock COP Dean enrollment numbers up to what they used to be a few years ago.

He also wants to refine the current curriculum to better prepare pharmacy students for board exams. The first-time passing rate is currently 95 percent, and he hopes to improve upon that.

Blaylock also stated his desire to institute and develop an outreach into Northeast Louisiana to help deal with health care disparity.

“The lower Mississippi delta is probably the most medically under served area in the United States, and we have a golden opportunity to make a significant, positive impact on the people of the region of which we are apart.” contact Anthony Drummer at drummeac@warhawks.ulm.edu

ULM’s Up ‘til Dawn, or UTD, Executive Board is on a mission this year.

Not only are they ranked higher than LSU in raising funds, but they are also first in the region made up of colleges from Louisiana, Texas, Arizona and Oklahoma.

Letter sending is the biggest fund raising event of the year. Participants send letters to anyone they can think of to get donations for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

This year there were more than 250 letter senders in attendance.

The event itself would have cost over $5,000, but with the sponsorships the organization received, the final price was cut down to about $300.

“I’m proud of the group’s Knotts growth over the past few years. It’s been really exciting to see students get more involved in such a worthy cause, especially with the state of the economy,” said Laura Knotts, UTD’s advisor.

UTD’s very own Advocacy Chairperson Sunny Diaz, a sophomore English/Spanish Major, shaved her head April 4 after reaching her goal of $700 in the Pay to Shave event.

“The people who donated gave more than I did. I just got a free haircut,” said Diaz.

Other participants, such as

Photo by Andrea Sherman

Diaz faces the barber’s chair and has a new hairstyle thanks to the Pay to Shave event for Up ‘til Dawn.

“The people who donated gave more than I did.

I just got a free haircut.”

Sunny Diaz Winner of Pay to Shave Anna Hill and Coach Todd Berry didn’t meet their goals but still raised a good amount for the fundraiser.

The Executive Board recently entered a contest in which they produced a video showcasing

their fund raising efforts.

The school that receives the most votes on its video wins 10 new Apple iMac computers.

Things are on the up and up for ULM’s UTD Executive Diaz Board, but the year isn’t over yet.

There is still one more event to look forward to this year called Captured for a Cure on April 1415. contact Andrea Sherman at shermamm@warhawks.ulm.edu

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NEWS

Journalist Dan Rather visits Monroe

Renowned news anchor shares career, life story

by Anthony Drummer

World-renowned journalist Dan Rather will speak in Brown Auditorium on Tuesday, April 19 at 7 p.m. as part of the Presidential Lyceum Series. The subject for Rather’s speech will be “What I’ve Learned from a Lifetime of Reporting.”

Rather has over 40 years of experience, but is best remembered for his tenure on CBS Evening News after taking over for Walter Cronkite in 1981.

The anchor captivated audiences as he reported on major world events for 24 years including the

Photo courtesy of MCT Campus

Dan Rather has more than 40 years experience reporting news.

Clinton impeachment, Sept. 11, 2001 and the wars in Iraq and Af-

ghanistan before leaving the desk in 2006. Currently, he hosts his own Emmy winning show, Dan Rather Reports, on HDNet. “The dialogue that occurs between the public and the speakers we host each year is just one more example Richters of the intangible benefits the university provides through its presence in the region,” said Stephen Richters, ULM Vice President of Academic Affairs. “This is an excellent opportunity to enhance our ties with ULM’s proud supporters.”

The lyceum series was developed by former ULM president

Jim Cofer in 2003 to promote intellectual exchange. Past speakers have included Steve Forbes, Ben Stein, Robert Kennedy Jr. and Bill Cosby.

“With his years of experience, he will have a major impact on college students.”

Gary Jackson Senior general studies Students are eager to hear Rather speak, including Gary Jackson, a senior general studies major from Monroe.

Jackson said. “I believe he can give us a lot of insight on today’s

current events and educate us on political standpoints which we face today. With his years of experience, he will have a major impact on college students.”

Tickets to the event are free for students and $10 for faculJackson ty and staff. The general public may attend for $25.

There are also patron tickets available for $50 which include reserved seating and admission to the reception at 5:30 p.m. on the seventh floor of the library.

Visit ULM’s home page for more information. contact Anthony Drummer at drummeac@warhawks.ulm.edu

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OPINION

500 days later, White House washes hands of terrorist trials 1 DAY TILL RE-ELECTION CAMPAIGN COLLETTE KEITH After a nearly 500 day hold out, Obama’s administration has put down its sticks and picked up its reelection posters, announcing that Khalid Shakh Mohammed and his four conspirators will be tried in a military court.

After much political opposition, Attorney General, Eric Holder, announced on April 4th that the five suspected 9/11 co-conspirators would be sent back to Gitmo to be tried, where they started.

In an attempt to appear as polar as possible from its predecessor, the Obama administration petitioned for the terrorists being tried in a civil court of law.

Doing so would provide not only noncitizens, but enemies of the state, with American civil rights.

A military tribunal (a military court designed to try members of enemy forces during wartime) is the only logical answer to handling one of the masterminds behind the attacks that started the War on Terror.

During a civil court of law, evidence would be restricted, and any evidence obtained through coercion against those being tried would be disregarded.

It’s a good thing the Attorney General did not get his way, or else one of the world’s most dangerous men may have gotten off

Illustration by Collette Keith

as easily as former Gitmo prisoner, Ahmed Ghailani.

Ghailani was the first Gitmo prisoner to ever be tried in a civil court of law (for the bombings of U.S. embassies in Tanzania), done so under the Obama administration.

The terrorist was acquitted of all but one of 280 charges against him last November.

After such a ridiculous political runaround, it is a relief that the White House has heeded Congress.

They decided to cut their losses

and wash their hands of the situation, refocusing their attention on their cuddly image.

It is no coincidence that the day Holder announced the prisoners’ being sent back to Guantanamo Bay was the same day Obama’s administration started its re-election campaign.

After a term of flawed of Obamacare, tax cut extensions for the wealthy and other failed promises that never really brought about that much “change,” Obama is looking to appear as squeaky clean as possible.

That includes what was the pending trial.

Now, over a year later, families of 9/11 victims still wait to see justice brought to the men suspected of having a hand in the killing 3,000 people.

That is almost as many U.S. casualties as in the Iraq war.)

Yet, because of political angles, the American public had to wait until the trial was not longer convenient for the White House to see matters settled. contact Collette Keith at keithcs@warhawks.ulm.edu

HAWKEYE P.O.V.

Picking a side requires being “in the know” The topic of many conversations lately have been about the referendum the Student Government is attempting to pass, the Hawkeye wanted to shed our point of view on the matter as well.

It seems like all the members of the Hawkeye have very different opinions and views on if the referendum should be passed or not, we do collectively agree on one thing: students need to know about what it is before they vote.

This week’s edition of the paper features both an in-depth interview (page 3) and a letter to the editor from the SGA president (page 7).

While conducting the interview in order to write the story, it seemed like the Hawkeye could not find many students who knew exactly what the referendum was about, and why they should, or should not, vote yes. Many students get upset when a new fee is implemented, because of the already high cost of school already.

However, before you shoot down the referendum, please be sure to intently look over the articles featured in this edition and make a wise decision. Our university is in need of a student body that is conscious of what is going on and voting for things that will better help our university grow.

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OPINION

Letter to the Editor

What the referendum means for students Campus beautification

VAPA

$75,000

portunity to invest in this university and make it a better place is in their hands Since October, we have spent extra time in Senate meetings in discussions and debates.

We have put hours upon hours in at the SGA office crunching numbers and writing policy, and held numerous meeting with our administration to bring forth a proposal that we feel is in line with our mission: to bring forth a measure deemed beneficial to the student body.

This year’s Senate has worked really hard to write this proposal, and we encourage everyone to visit the election link and view the proposed referendum to see what exciting things it brings to our student body.

The SGA’s stance on the referendum is this: We believe that a restructuring is needed to accommodate our part-time students because in the same manner students should have to pay for what they get; they should not have to pay for what they don’t get.

We believe that Athletics is the face of our university and deserves the appropriate funding to represent us in the manner it deserves.

We believe that Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA) is a huge asset to ULM and is essential in the recruiting of students and promotion of our University.

And lastly, we believe that this campus needs to be continually upgraded physically to enhance its esthetic beauty and pro-

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That is the message being spread around campus in regards to SGA’s forum last week during Spring Fever and the referendum campaign push that’s underway.

The ULM Student Government Association is dedicated to serving the best interests of the student body, and the proposed referendum is designed to support both our student body and the universityat-large.

A referendum is simply a direct vote in which an entire body is asked to either accept or reject a proposal.

Most students get the opportunity to vote on referendums at least once throughout their college careers.

From funding the Campus Activities Board, Student Union Building and Activity Center to supporting our Spirit Groups, Theatre, multi-national championship water-ski team and the Student S u c c e s s Center, referendums do so much for our university.

If it weren’t for referendums for student fees, things like Spring Fever, free student admission to athletic events and access to the Activity Center wouldn’t be possible.

Thankfully, students decided years ago that they wanted to invest in their university and make it a better place for their successors.

On Wednesday, April 13 and Thursday, April 14, 2011, SGA’s annual spring elections will be held online at www.ulm.edu/ vote.

This year’s ballot includes senatorial candidates for each college, SGA officer candidates and also a referendum.

Therefore, not only is this election important for SGA and the candidates running, but for all students because the op-

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vide modern facilities for the students, and that this referendum should be decided upon by the students.

Whether you’re a first time freshman or graduating senior, the outcome of this referendum affects you.

When we come back for Homecoming

in five, 10 and 20 years from now, we should all want our university to be valued 5, 10, and 20 times higher than the day you walk across the stage at Fant-Ewing.

This referendum is designed to add value and accomplish just that.

-Student Government Association

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THE UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA AT MONROE

April 11, 2011

Peace, love and Spring Fever

by Kelsey Hargrove

With Spring Fever week coming to a close and the end of the semester looming closer than ever, the afro-stylin’ Ace t-shirts are being put away.

However, the excitement left from the week’s extravaganza is not far from people’s minds.

Emi McIntyre, a junior art major with a concentration in ceramics, says, “Spring Fever week is fast-paced and action packed! It’s my favorite event of the spring semester.”

She as well as several of her friends in art worked together on the VAPA Piece for Paint and Percussion event on Thursday to produce a Kandinsky inspired work of art on a Chevy truck.

Dancing and music were all around the painting while dancers from ULM’s Repatory Ensemeble group danced around the fountain in the Quad while the Percusion band performed musical numbers for students passing through to enjoy.

This, as well as many other fun events on campus during this week, made Spring Fever week something not to be forgotten by those who enjoyed it. contact Kelsey Hargrove at hargrokr@warhawks.ulm.edu

photos by Srdjan Marjanovic

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NEWS

Campus living gets complicated Students dig through pockets as $150 deposit is demanded

by Jaclyn Jones

As the end of the semester gets closer, students are itching to sign up for housing for the 2011-2012 academic year, even with the new fee changes.

Bayou Village and Commons II are hot commodities amongst the ULM students.

In fact, they are so sought after that students decided to camp outside of Residential Life, over night, to better their chances of receiving one or the other.

Yet, because there are so many reservations followed by cancellations at the last minute, student’s chances of receiving their first choice are lowered.

The problem has resulted in ULM implementing a new policy where $150 prepayment of fall housing is due by June 1.

Initially ULM only charged a $50 reservation fee due at the time of sign-ups.

If the prepayment isn’t paid by June 1, the student’s reservation will be cancelled.

Although some students may be excited about getting a particular room, others aren’t particularly excited about the new fee being charged.

Sophomore marketing major

“... having to pay $150 out of pocket is not an easy thing to do, even if I’ll get it back with my refund.”

Jaquita Smith, sophomore marketing major photo courtesy of google images

from Shreveport, Jaquita Smith, isn’t too happy with having to come up with $150.

“I’m upset. Some of us rely on financial aid to pay for housing, and having to pay $150 out of pocket is not an easy thing to do, even if I’ll get it back with my refund,” said Smith.

Students camp out over night just to get first in line to sign up for the apartments dor the Fall 2011 semester.

However, sophomore kinesiology major from Jonesboro, Shanetra Harris, understands the need for the change.

“I kind of understand why because there are a lot of students cancelling at the last minute. You

may have requested one dorm, but it got filled, so they placed you in different dorm and then someone cancelled, but you already have an assigned room.“ Harris explained that she understood the reasoning behind the

process.

“I also understand that some students depend on financial aid,” she added. contact Jaclyn Jones at jonesj2@warhawks.ulm.edu

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FREESTYLE

Simplicity speaks in classic ‘Rear Window’

by Eddie Ray Fountain

A movie viewed for this week is an older movie called, “Rear Window.”

“Rear Window” stars James Stewart and Grace Kelly and was made sometime around the 1950’s. It tells the story of Jeff Jeffries, a photographer who injures his leg and is confined to a wheelchair in his upstairs apartment in the city that faces his many neighbors, for many weeks.

He begins watching his neighbors to pass the time, and eventually believes himself to witness a murder.

Accompanied by his girlfriend Lisa Carol Fremont, who is a wealthy socialite played by Grace Kelly and his sassy sarcastic nurse Stella, they work together to solve the case.

Although this was an older movie, it’s one that should be watched.

It moves slowly and its very dia-

logue heavy, but this is common for a movie made at this time.

The movie was simple in that it didn’t have a lot of explosions, any use of profanity, half nude to completely nude actors or actresses, which is so common in today’s movies.

And it didn’t rely on cheesy moments to push it forward.

It was simple, and this simplicity spoke volumes.

One might think that this kind

of movie would bore one to tears, but the comedy mixed with the romance played so well by the three lead characters, keeps one entertained. Until, of course, the climatic end when one finds themselves on the edge of their seat anxiously waiting for the truth and the fate of the characters.

Overall, find some time to watch this movie, it doesn’t disappoint. contact Eddie Ray Fountain at fountaer@warhawks.ulm.edu

Classic movies still have veiwers looking out their rear windows.

Parkour player in our backyard

by Eddie Ray Fountain

contact Markeaya Eaton at eatonm@warhawks.ulm.edu

Here in America there are many sports such as football, basketball, baseball and so forth.

But there is an upcoming sport that seems to be becoming popular, a sport known as Parkour.

Parkour is the activity of running through areas while performing various gymnastic maneuvers over or on man-made obstacles such as walls and buildings.

Parkour is not very well known within certain areas, but there are people who practice this sport such Jathon Thompson.

Thompson is a freshman majoring in Computer Information and he’s been practicing Parkour since he was in high school.

He became interested in the sport when he saw it on Youtube and has been doing it ever since.

The sport features a lot of different jumps and structures, which might sound easy, but it’s a cardio heavy based sport.

Thompson states, “It is a lot of repetition movements, basic movements over and over, balancing, precision jumping, vaulting and basically a workout of everything.”

Anyone can learn to parkour or

People are participating and making it a heavily known sport.

Thompson

become a traceur, which is what a person who does the sport is called, but one has to go through training much like any other

sport.

If anyone is interested in learning Parkour or wants to learn more

information about it, Pakour.com would be the site to check out, according to Thompson and he himself also trains people.

If anyone would like to get in touch he states, “For people who want to join they can contact me, I have a private group on Facebook and if interested, add me and I can add them to the group.” contact Eddie Ray Fountain at fountaer@warhawks.ulm.edu

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FREESTYLE

Spring fashion is all about ‘prep’

by Jarred Keller

Ivy League is a style of men’s dress, popular in the late 1950s and said to have originated on college campuses.

Colored chinos, cuffed, with no pleats, makes me long for a stroll around Harvard’s campus.

Taking this vintage style and combining it with modern pieces will make this classic style unique to you.

This style is all about the tailored and fitted look, staying away from loose clothing but not going too tight either.

This style also focuses greatly on audacious colors and strong prints while still remaining cohesive.

Taking a bold yet still subtle colored checkered or gingham patterned button down shirt paired with a colored chino is a perfect example of this style.

The color of your pants depends

Contemporary gospel artists Erica and Tina Campbell, better known as Mary Mary, are making headlines in music due to their new album “Something Big.” These biological sisters have been on the scene ever since 2000, and they haven’t lost their magic touch of reaching their fans.

Their music is inspiring, original and enjoyable for all.

“In life, we all need to believe in our inner strength to endure the unexpected, to face challenges which confront us and ultimately survive; we are living in difficult times, but there are infinite reasons to be hopeful,” says Erica and Tina.

There are songs like “Never

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on what color you think might be too far left. If you want to try colored chinos without drawing too much attention, try a light red bordering pink or lighter blue or green.

If you are really bold, you could try a pant with a print, but try to get a sophisticated print.

To complete the look, pair it

with a pair of penny loafers, and don’t forget to show a little ankle.

If you are really feeling fancy you can add a bowtie, a blazer or a cardigan.

This is a very old yet unique style and can be a new modern classic. contact Jarred Keller at kellerjd@warhawks.ulm.edu

Gospel duo Mary Mary makes a BIG comeback

by Markeaya Eaton

Easy Strawberry Shortcake

Wave My Flag” which is the anthem for saying that one should not give up on anything.

The song that is blazing the airwaves is called “Walking”. It has a good message over a beat that will leave listeners with a pep in their step.

With their new album, they have also started a campaign for their fans.

Anybody that is willing to do something bigger than themselves in their lives, whether it is mowing your neighbor’s yard, helping the elderly at a nursing home or feeding the homeless at the local homeless shelter.

They want people to believe in themselves and help make a difference.

Their new CD is a soundtrack to

all photos courtesy of MCT Campus

encourage listeners to do just that.

I personally love the new CD because it encourages me to continue to do BIG things in every area of my life. contact Markeaya Eaton at eatonme@warhawks.ulm.edu

2. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F 3. In medium bowl combine flour, baking powder, 2 tablespoons white sugar and salt. With a pastry blender, cut in shortening until mixture resembles crumbs.

Make a hole in center and add beaten egg and milk. Stir.

4. Spread batter into pan. Bake for 15 minutes.

5. Slice cooled cake in half. Place strawberries on one layer and top with other half. Add strawberries and whipped cream to top layer

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NEWS

Foreign language festival interacts with high schoolers

by Catherine Olson

This weekend, the annual foreign language festival welcomed high school students from around the region.

The festival allowed for a chance to familiarize themselves with the diverse foreign language department on campus.

“The purpose of the event,” said

Dustin Johnson, a Spanish senior from Winnfield, “is to introduce students to the foreign language program, and to allow the high school students to interact with college students and professors.”

Visiting students were guided through several panels hosted by ULM professors, and were encouraged to contribute to the poster

contest.

“Last year, people had food and costumes; they got really involved.

I think the students had a lot of fun,” said Karen Woolie, a senior English major from West Monroe.

At the end of the day, students participated in a jeopardy contest based on information from the panels and the contest.

The festival was also entertaining and beneficial to ULM students.

“It highlighted undergrad students and facJohnson ulty and got people who wouldn’t normally get a

chance to get involved, to get involved,” said Woolie.

Some would be surprised to know that the activities are more diverse than just Spanish and French history; other departments get in on the action as well. contact Catherine Olson at olsoncj@warhawks.ulm.edu

AceStories to promote reading for children

by Kelsey Hargrove

This spring, a team of over 40 people has joined together to create AceStories, the first collection of online “talking” stories of its kind.

These stories, mostly featuring the Warhawk mascot Ace, are created in efforts to promote a love of reading for children approximately five to 10 years of age.

The hopes are that students and other volunteers on campus will be able to encourage children to enjoy reading at an early age by generating free and readily available resources online.

The process of creating these stories includes authoring, editing, illustrating, narrating, producing and coding.

The authors of the stories are students at ULM, while art majors created the illustrations to go along with the story.

Authors compose stories of about 15 sentences in length, which then go through an editing process where the stories are revised.

Once a story is approved, illustrators sketch images to incorporate into the stories.

Narrators read the stories aloud for recording, and then audio edi-

tors cut the recording into individual sentences.

Coders prepare the HTML needed to produce the final collaborated piece for the online website.

Michael Beutner, associate professor and coordinator in the Teaching and Learning Resource Center (TLRC), is the driving force behind AceStories.

“Children in schools in Louisiana tend to score very poorly in tests of achievement in literary arts, primarily because they have not learned how to love to read,” Beutner said.

“We think free and engaging educational resources created by students here at ULM will encourage this love,” Beutner said.

The technology used to create AceStories is open-source, meaning that it is free to use.

Beutner hopes that leaving the technology available to others will encourage a wild fire of new education techniques that can reach children and allow them to enjoy reading wherever they may be.

Experience AceStories at www.ulm.edu/ace. contact Kelsey Hargrove at hargrokr@warhawks.ulm.edu

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GAMES Across 1 Key in 6 The thing over there 10 Stalactite site 14 Sticky 15 Get a new mortgage for, briefly 16 Opinion piece, for short 17 Mott’s product 19 Tear up, as a check 20 __ Moines 21 Transvaal settler 22 With all one’s heart 24 What daredevils seem to lack 25 Place to fish from 26 Wore an upside-down frown 29 Rail chemical carriers 33 Burgundy, for one 34 Pitched shelter 35 Dickens’s Uriah 36 State purposefully 37 Latin ballroom dance 38 Mythological ship 39 Hop out of bed 40 Whizzes 41 Monastery member 42 Fix 44 University officer 45 Greenhouse containers

46 Constructed 47 It starts after the overture 50 Newspaper unit 51 Captain’s “I need help ASAP!” 54 Extinguish, with “out” 55 Gust of wind, e.g.

58 Hamster’s home 59 Drop anchor 60 Counters with beads 61 Train for a bout 62 Japanese wrestling 63 Water bottle capacity Down 1 Antiquated exclamation 2 “Don’t think so” 3 Does better than 4 Sinuous swimmer 5 Microbrewery offering 6 More loyal 7 Estate beneficiary 8 Org. with Raiders and Steelers 9 Was linked with 10 Nightclub minimum 11 Each 12 Bridal accessory 13 Rapids phenomenon 18 “The Grapes of Wrath” family

name 23 “A spider!”

24 ‘60s-’70s passive resistance slogan 25 Dieter’s feelings of distress 26 Marks for life 27 Studio production 28 Gambler’s words of lament 29 Church belief 30 High-altitude nest 31 Cordelia’s sister 32 Golf or tennis 34 RPM gauges 37 Wrestling duos 41 Part of FBI 43 Physics particle 44 Old World Style pasta sauce brand 46 Computer user’s shortcut 47 Elementary lessons 48 Applaud 49 Old Roman wrap 50 Seniors often take limos to it 51 Bench, for one 52 It’s often enough 53 Instigate, with “up” 56 Debtor’s letters 57 Hitter’s stat

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This month [April] in HISTORY National Humor Month was founded in 1976 by best-selling humorist Larry Wilde, Director of The Carmel Institute of Humor. It is designed to heighten public awareness on how the joy and therapeutic value of laughter can improve health, boost morale, increase communication skills and enrich the quality of one’s life.

“Since April is often bleak and grim and taxes are due on the 15th, it can be one of the most stressful times of the year,” says Wilde, author of 53 books on the subject of humor. “Besides,” adds Wilde, “it’s the only month that begins with All Fool’s Day -- a day which has sanctioned frivolity and pranks ever since the 1500’s.”

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SPORTS

Injuries not to blame for downhill slump Sundays prove costly for Hawk baseball team

by Anthony Drummer

The Hawks have now lost three conference series games on Sundays; their most recent against Ark. St. ULM (17-13, 5-7) and ASU (14-20, 4-8) split the first two games of the series.

The first game was dominated

by Arkansas State as they won 132, but the second game was a battle for both teams as the lead went back and forth.

Caleb Clowers who went 4-for6 on the night put the Hawks went up 7-6 in the 8th inning before the Red Wolves tied the game in the top of the 9th.

In the 10th inning, Joey Rapp

would be the hero as he hit a walkoff single to end the game with an 8-7 Warhawk win.

Sunday would see a low scoring affair for much of the game.

Kendall Thamm got the start on the mound and had a decent day until the 5th inning when he gave up three runs making the score 4-3.

It was all downhill from there as the Red Wolves mercilessly scored nine more runs including five from homeruns.

Schexnaider won’t hide behind injuries as the reason for the team’s recent weekend meltdowns.

“We’ve got to have other guys step up. Everyone goes through injuries. We’re counting on our guys that we got healthy.” contact Anthony Drummer at drummeac@warhawks.ulm.edu

Mutai takes gold in Texas Relays, Kent sets personal record in javelin

by Jerry Cox

Sophomore Daniel Mutai, who missed all of the 2011 indoor season due to NCAA rules, won his first title in the 5000 meter race.

He finished the Texas Relays with a time of 14:52.15, holding off the next opponent by less than a second.

His time earned him the thirdfastest in the Sun Belt Conference

photo by Srdjan Marjanovic

Coach Schexnaider watches Hawks let conference game slip.

Warhawk football makes major addition to non-conference schedule for 2012

by Jerry Cox

ULM has added to more big names for their 2012 and 2013 season, On Tuesday Athletic Director Bobby Staub announced that they’ve signed a home-and-home contract with Tulane.

ULM will travel down to New Orleans to play in the Superdome on September 29, 2012 and host the Green Wave in Malone Stadium September 14, 2013.

On Wednesday AD Bobby Staub announced the dates of the Baylor Home-and-home series have been switched.

The Baylor Bears will roll into

Monroe in 2012 after originally being set to come in 2013. “We are continuing to make great strides in our non-conference scheduling,” Staub said.

“Along with the Tulane series, these are the type of matchups that will create excitement for our student body and our fans.

ULM will also have a very busy 2011-2012 schedule as they travel to play three FBS schools in the first three month. The Hawks will also be hosting Grambling State in early September. contact Jerry Cox at coxja@warhawks.ulm.edu

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this season.

Also competing for the Warhawks were javelin throwers Kyle Kent and Richard McKay. McKay rounded up the top-five with his throw of 69.04 meters, with training partner, Kent, finishing behind him in sixth place with a mark of 68.58 meters, his best of the season. contact Jerry Cox at coxja@warhawks.ulm.edu

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SPORTS

Maroon hold off Gold in spring game

by Jerry Cox

photo by Srdjan Marjanovic

Letha Gaighe returns a serve during the 16 match win streak.

Great balls of fire

by Jerry Cox

The ULM Women’s Tennis team has been on a roll the past two months of the season.

They’ve now won 16 straight games dating back to January.

They are 16-1 on the season and the one lone lost came to number 27 ranked SMU on January 22.

The Hawks honored their two on Saturday Seniors Claire Clark

and Ana Burjili during Senior Day before their match against Delta State.

The Hawks disposed of Delta State 7-0 while, on their way to winning their 15 straight match.

On Sunday the finished off the Ragin Cajuns of ULL 4-1 to extend their remarkable streak to 16 matches. contact Jerry Cox at coxja@warhawks.ulm.edu

This year’s ULM Spring Football game proved to be very entertaining despite the Maroon team beating the Gold team by a mere score of 13-7.

For the first time special guest coaches were on the sidelines, KNOE sports director Aaron Dietrich coached the gold team while, ULM’s beat writer from The News Star Tabby Soignier coached the Maroon Team.

They called what type of play while head coach Todd Berry called specific plays. There were plenty of plays to see as each coach ran their fair share of highflying football.

“I am very comfortable right now with both sides of the football,” Berry said. Maroon wide receiver Anthony McCall came up with six catches for 126 yards while junior quarterback Cody Wells who finished with over 200 yards passing. Gold receiver Je’Ron Hamm paced their offense with four catches for 83 yards. contact Jerry Cox at coxja@warhawks.ulm.edu

Brown, Sykes named Warm weather to 2011 All-Louisiana team by LSWA Hot hitting leads

by JerryCox Two of ULM’s own were named to the All-Louisiana teams announced Sunday.

Junior guard Fred Brown was named to third-team All Louisiana while teammate senior forward Tommie Sykes earned honorable mention.

Brown finished in the top ten in the Sunbelt in scoring with 13.8 points per game.

Sykes averaged 11.5 for the Warhawks this season to go along with his team-high 6.3 rebounds.

He was second in the Sunbelt with 92 offensive rebounds.

Sykes proved to be an important piece to the hawks as he led the team in fieldgoal percentage, steals, free throws made and free throws attempted.

contact Jerry Cox at coxja@warhawks.ulm.edu

heats up Lady Warhawk bats

comeback against Florida International

By Zach Ham

The Lady Warhawks usually left a series with FIU in losing spirits but not this weekend after winning their first series against conference foe Florida International University in program history.

The weekend did not start out all fun and games however, as the Warhawks dropped game one of the double header Saturday afternoon 5-2 to the Golden Panthers.

photo by Srdjan Marjanovic

Receiver Tavarese W. Maye of the maroon team tries to make the grab.

photo by Srdjan Marjanovic

The Lady Warhawk softball team is 10-5 in their last 10 games.

Jessica Olguin had an impressive day going 2-for-3 and scoring

the first run for the Hawks and later hitting her first triple of the season and being 2-3.

Game two started the same way for the Hawks and it looked like they would be getting swept after trailing by four at the bottom of the sixth inning heading into the seventh inning.

Then the fun started and the sticks came alive for the ladies.

With runners on base Janel Salanoa drove in a two run RBI to make the score 7-6.

Elena DiMattia proved the tying run that eventually lead to a Warhawk victory after the rally and allowing Jessica Chastka (4-1) to

pick up the win. Olguin again lead all batters with a 3-4 day at the plate.

Game three saw the fun carry over from the day before and picked up a quality win after a stellar pitching performance by Stephanie Routzon in the circle.

Routzon pitched a complete game two hitter for the Hawks as they won 1-0 Sunday afternoon.

The lone run of the day came from ULM’s Miyuki Navarette.

ULM improves its record to 22-17 and 9-6 in Sun Belt Conference . contact Zach Ham at hamzg@warhawks.ulm.edu