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August 31, 2015

NEWS CALENDAR

Monday, 8-31

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Spirit Day in Quad from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

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Wednesday, 9-2 “Adjusting to College” in Student Center 170 from 3-4 p.m.

Thursday, 9-3 Miss ULM Interest Meeting in Student Center 170 from 2-3 p.m.

Friday, 9-4 ULM Tailgate at Georgia Southern from 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Volleyball vs Wofford in Jacksonville, Ala. at 11:30 a.m.

Soccer vs Northwestern State in Monroe at 4 p.m.

Cross Country at Southern Miss Invitational in Hattiesburg, Miss. at 4 p.m.

Volleyball vs Alabama A&M in Jacksonville, Ala. at 4:30 p.m.

Saturday, 9-5 Football vs Georgia in Athens, Ga. at 11 a.m.

Volleyball vs Alcorn State in Jacksonville, Ala. at 2 p.m.

Volleyball vs Jacksonville State in Jacksonville, Ala. at 7 p.m.

TODAY IN HISTORY

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2 Florida

3 Nigeria

4 Turkey

MCT - Los Angeles’s dreams of hosting the Olympic Games for a third time could get a boost from the City Council this week, even as officials try to assure taxpayers that they won’t be forced to bail out a botched effort.

The council is expected to vote Wednesday on giving Mayor Eric Garcetti power to negotiate with the U.S. Olympic Committee to bring the 2024 games to Los Angeles and require the city to pay for cost overruns.

“Our prospects are excellent,” Garcetti said in an interview Aug. 20.

Los Angeles emerged as the U.S. contender for the games after Boston withdrew from consideration in July.

Opponents warned that taxpayers were on the hook if the nearly monthlong sporting event lost money.

MCT - Scientists trying to size up the toll that climate change will take on Florida reefs may have found their answer at the bottom of the ocean on the other side of the world.

In a study published in the journal Nature Climate Change, a team looked at an ancient, buried volcano near the Mariana Islands in the Pacific Ocean where carbon dioxide bubbling from the sea floor mirrors projections for future levels of ocean acidification. The results? A realworld yardstick showing the point at which healthy reefs collapse and algae takes over, leaving a bleak rocky moonscape.

“It’s a grim picture,” said lead author Ian Enochs, an assistant scientist at the University of Miami’s Cooperative Institute for Marine and Atmospheric Studies.

MCT - A girl suicide bomber killed at least 15 people at a bus terminal in northeastern Nigeria, hospital sources and witnesses said Tuesday.

At least 30 others were injured when the girl, estimated to be 11 or 12 years old, detonated explosives strapped to her body in the town of Damaturu, said resident Haruna Ibrahim.

“The girl came into the car park and refused to be searched (by security officials). She later went near one car filled with passengers and detonated herself,” a health worker from a nearby hospital told dpa on condition of anonymity.

Damaturu police spokesman Toyin Gbadegesin could only confirm six deaths and three people with critical injuries immediately after the Tuesday blast.

MCT - The Turkish government Tuesday denied accusations by Syrian rebels that its intelligence service had tipped off an al-Qaidalinked group that then abducted the commander and 20 members of a U.S.-trained group of Syrian fighters about to confront the Islamic State.

In a statement by a senior member of the prime minister’s office to McClatchy, which first reported on Monday the allegations from multiple Syrian rebel groups that the Nusra Front had been alerted by the Turkish government, Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu’s office said it denied “the allegations in the strongest terms possible. The idea that Turkey, a key supporter of the Train and Equip Program, would seek to undermine its own interests in Syria is ludicrous.”

L.A. vies for Volcano aids 2024 Olympics reefs research

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Young suicide Country denies bomber kills 15 helping terrorists

Students gear up for new school year!

“I may not have gone where I intended to go, but I think I have ended up where I needed to be.”

Douglas Adams British author photo by Matthew Johnson

Freshmen class of 2015 gathers in Fant-Ewing Coliseum on Wednesday, waiting for alum Joey Trappey to give his Convocation speech. image courtesy of MCTcampus

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NEWS

‘Beer Mile’ raises funds for track team Police department

seeks director prior to structure change

by Traneshia Stormer

Fundraising just got a little more interesting.

The ULM and Monroe community came together for the Michelob Ultra Beer Mile to raise money for the ULM track and field team on Saturday night.

“We wanted to do something cool and different,” Nathan Hall said.

As the organizer of the event, he said, “This is something fun for the community to get involved with.”

He hopes they reached their goal and also bought more awareness to the team.

The race consisted of two heats. For each heat, both males and females competed.

Racers drank an entire can of beer, holding it over their head to show it was empty before taking off and then ran a quarter of a mile or one lap.

After each mile, they drank another can of beer.

This cycle continued until they ran a full mile. Four beers – four laps- one mile.

If any of the runners vomited – the consequence was not only a stand full on onlookers staring and laughing, but they also had to fun a fifth lap.

However, they did not have to drink another beer.

The crowd in the stands cheered

Stacy Reppond

photo by Ashley Lyons

Runners down their beers before running the “Beer Mile” Saturday.

runners on as they completed each lap.

Seth Hall won first place in the first heat and overall male runner with seven minutes and 28 seconds.

“This was a fun event for those twenty-one and older and a great Seth Hall way to give back to the university,” Seth Hall said.

Seth Hall is the Director of High School Recruiter and was on the crosscountry team when he attended ULM. He said he enjoys any chance to give

back and he had a super fun time.

Tara Elmore, member of FitRight Active, thought the event sounded like a fun time for a good cause. She enjoyed being able to have some fun while also supporting a good cause.

Elmore won second place in the second heat with twelve minutes and thirty-eight seconds.

First, second and third place winners were awarded trophies made out of beer cans.

contact Traneshia Stormer at stormetc@warhawks.ulm.edu

With a new semester comes change for the university police department.

Executive Vice President Steven Richters confirmed Lt. Steven Mahon, former officer in charge, is “no longer with the university” as of last week.

Richters said ULM would not comment further as “it’s a personnel issue.”

Lt. Donald Duncan will serve as temporary officer in charge as the university plans to a fill a director position.

The university plans to return the department to its original structure.

Following the departure of former police chief Larry Ellerman and former captain Dan Chason in 2012, ULM didn’t fill the positions but altered the hierarchy due to budget issues.

Richters said these leadership changes did not affect campus safety.

“The patrol structure never changed, and now we’re just ramping up the administrative structure,” Richters said.

Richters said an improved budget now allows the transition of UPD from

the Executive Vice President’s office back to the Office of Student Affairs.

This will occur after the university selects the new director.

Kylie Raines, a senior pre-nursing major, said she believes this will make students more inclined to trust and call UPD when in need.

“A lot of victims in crimes are too embarrassed to make a report.

However, with a bond between student and officer, I believe that gap will begin to be filled,” Raines said.

The return will “make university police more student-friendly,” according to Camile Currier, Vice President of Student Affairs.

Currier also said reverting back to the original structure will increase visibility of university police.

“I’m looking forward to it from a Student Affairs standpoint,” Currier said.

Currier said students, faculty and staff should notice changes starting within a month. contact Stacy Repoond at repponsm@warhawks.ulm.edu

BRIEFS

MFT program 5th annual Foundation Awards receives award praise 6 faculty, staff members The Marriage and Family Therapy program at the University of Louisiana at Monroe is one of the unique programs offered by the institution.

The program was recently awarded with a top-40 ranking on BestCounselingDegrees.net’s list of the nation’s most affordable MFT degrees.

ULM was ranked at number 38 on the list with some of the most respected schools in the country.

ULM offers the MFT programs both on campus and online through eULM. This gives students all around the world access to various MFT degree options.

The fifth annual ULM Foundation Awards for Excellence recognized faculty and staff for their efforts in multiple areas.

Four awards went to faculty members and two awards went to staff.

Yong-Yu Liu, associate professor of pharmacology, received the award for excellence in research.

Jack Heflin, professor of English, received the award for creative/artistic activity. Heflin is the co-founder of an internationally known anthology called turnrow.

The award for excellence in service went to Brett Bennett, associate

professor and head of radiologic technology. Bennett serves on numerous academic boards.

Joydeep Bhattacharjee, known for his “spider web” teaching, received the award for excellence in teaching.

Arely Castillo received the award for excellence in service for an unclassified staff member. Castillo is facilities manager and coordinator of marketing and development for the College of Arts, Education and Sciences.

The award for excellence in service for a classified staff member went to Barbara Pugh, administrative assistant for the School of Education.

“Buy one get one free daiquiris”

Finance student interns in nation’s capital this summer

University of Louisiana at Monroe student Lauren Lewis is not a political science major, but she found that she didn’t need to be to have a successful summer in Washington D.C. After a once in a lifetime opportunity to work for Congressman Ralph Abraham, Lewis returned to Monroe with perspective and a new appreciation for government.

“Spending my summer in D.C. was the best decision I could have made,” said Lewis. “I’m so grateful to have had the opportunity to work on Capitol Hill for Congressman Ralph Abraham and experience D.C. life. The staff was so

welcoming and helpful and I couldn’t have asked for a better boss.”

For many students, an internship is an opportunity to take the next steps toward a career. For Lewis, it was much more than that.

“I had the perfect classroom to really dig in and experience the everyday problems our nation faces,” said Lewis.

“I’m so thankful that I was given tasks where I did actual policy work.”

As a finance major, Lewis knew going in that she may not fit in to the D.C. interns “crowd, but the lack of a political science background increased her desire to become a public servant.

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NEWS OPINION

Don’t be trashy

HAWKEYE P.O.V.

Displacement can mean opportunity Countless people were told to do something unsettling and unpleasant 10 years ago: leave.

Leave your job, routine and life behind.

They were told that it might only be temporary. For some, the temporary turned into permanent.

According to an article published in 2015 by The Data Center, Hurricane Katrina displaced over a million people from the Gulf Coast region.

If you’re a Louisiana resident, you probably know someone who was displaced by Katrina. Their lives were completely thrown off the rail by circumstances so far out of their realm of control that it almost hurts to even try to empathize.

But that’s what life does. It throws you off.

There’s no particular rhyme or reason to the timing. Sometimes we just get swept off our feet.

For some, this displacement comes in the form of a Category 5 hurricane. For some, it comes in more discreet, private ways.

No matter what, you can treat it like a Category 5 Hurricane.

You can accept it and make the best of it and learn from whatever branches off of the experience of being pushed off of your path.

Maybe one day you can return to your origin like some of the Gulf Coast residents did. Or you can stay in the new place where you were thrown and build something new.

Just make sure you learn from it.

August 31, 2015

ASHLEY LYONS Sometimes I get nervous when I stay at work after dark. You never know what could go wrong. Murderers, ghosts, Internet outages. Last Thursday night one of my worst fears came to life.

Someone stuck used gum on the fire alarm in the office.

There are two trashcans inside the office and a bathroom across the hall, but this person decided to remove the gum from his or her mouth and place it on the wall.

Not only is this disgusting, but it’s also disrespectful.

This begs the question why people think it’s okay to do something like that, to leave trash around or to litter the outdoors.

You may think it’s no big deal because you’re only one person and it was only one paper cup, right? But what about all the other people who thought the same exact thing?

Then there are all the people before and after you who committed the same offense – leaving Styrofoam

food containers in a parking lot, tossing gum wrappers out of their car window or unsuccessfully throwing balled up paper at a trashcan.

It adds up. Outdoor littering can kill animals, harm plant life and even hurt humans. When garbage is littered it can stunt plant growth or prevent it from flourishing in certain areas.

According to a study by Pennsylvania’s Department of Transportation, few people think about the biological harm done by litter as opposed to the aesthetic harm.

It costs the city a lot more money to clean up litter every year than it costs to invest in a recycling bin or biodegradable trash bags.

Litter can make its way onto the roads and cause accidents. How many times have you swerved to avoid boxes or debris in the middle of the street? Or had to replace tires after driving over broken shards of glass?

Small animals could crawl into bottle or small containers and get stuck. Insects could get caught in something sticky and die. Bugs are gross, but they don’t need to die because someone couldn’t find a trashcan.

Dolphins and turtles regularly

fall victim to plastic six-pack rings.

Not only that, but the ocean is their home. It’s their habitat being disrespected and damaged. That’s like walking into someone else’s dorm and throwing garbage on the floor.

Just because it’s someone’s job to clean an area does not mean you can disregard how you treat it.

Don’t make a janitor’s job harder by leaving things around. Clean up after yourself. It may be a janitor’s job to pick that gum off the fire alarm, but he or she shouldn’t have to because it shouldn’t have happened in the first place.

Remember that time you accidentally touched old used gum under a desk and your entire world came crashing down? That’s how the janitor might feel.

There is never a reason to litter.

Fight the urge. Find a recycling bin or reuse. Not only does repurposing products like glass or plastic bottles save money, but it’s a creative outlet and a way to channel your energy into something productive.

Make a mirror out of old spoons, a bulletin board out of wine corks or lotion out of coffee grinds.

Make beauty, don’t destroy it. contact Ashley Lyons at lyonsar@warhawks.ulm.edu

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Candidates not messiahs you’re looking for COOPER DOYLE The “Chosen One” archetype is a cliché at this point.

With characters like Harry Potter, Anakin Skywalker, Neo, and countless other boring, forgettable protagonists it seems everyone these days are searching for Jesus equivalents.

And it’s easy to see why.

In a world where we’re hyper aware of all the injustices and wrongs going on, there’s something comforting in the idea that this is all planned somehow, and that eventually a single person will step in and save us all.

It’s also a powerful narrative given our Judeo-Christian culture, for obvious reasons.

It’s not all too surprising that we see this narrative pop up in politics every so often. It seems to be in full force this election cycle as the Left pins its hopes on Bernie Sanders while the Right seems to have settled on Trump for the time being.

Of course, this could change within a week. Regardless of staying power, I think both men, more so Sanders, have managed to tap into a lot of people’s hopes that one man could change the whole system and bring us some form of “political salvation”.

This is foolish, plain and simple.

I say this as a fairly idealistic person. A person who fully supports and believes in the rather lofty ideals of liberal democracy, a system of government built around the idea that one person having enough power to change the system singlehandedly is a

Black Monday in China Should we freak out yet?

China’s stock market has been on a roller coaster this summer. Investors poured money into the market early in the year, which got it to its peak in June. But Monday, China’s stock market crashed, meaning that the prices of their stocks dropped dramatically. In fact, they’ve lost all their gains from earlier in the year.

very, very bad idea.

Yet people, lots of people, are putting lots of faith in Sanders and Trump. They are undoubtedly expecting big things, but they will only find themselves disillusioned and disappointed when neither wins, or if by miracle of miracles, they do win, but are unable to implement even a fraction of their platforms.

This has certainly happened before; just look back to 2008 when Barack Obama was the anointed national savior of the Left.

A messiah that would get us out of two failing and costly wars, jump start the economy, take on the big banks, dismantle the security state, and ultimately lead us into a brighter, more progressive era in the aftermath of the Bush Administration all while healing our deep racial wounds.

Yet 7 years later whistleblower Edward Snowden is hiding out in Russia, we still have troops in Iraq and Afghanistan, healthcare reform was messy to say the least, racial tensions have increased, and the economy is still far from stellar.

None of which is to say that President Obama is a failure; I’ll let history judge that when he’s actually left office and we’ve had some time to see the consequences of his administration.

I’m only saying that he didn’t live up to a role that was given to him, and indeed, couldn’t.

I’m not fond of this idea of “political saviors.”

Maybe it’s because I’ve been a political minority since I was 15 in a state where political corruption is a punch line. Maybe it’s my study of history, where I see that every major figure that has ever led anything is simply human, and thus far from perfect.

Regardless, I plan on changing my party affiliation this year so I can vote for Sanders in the Democratic primary come March.

I’m voting for him not because I like him, or even agree with him on everything, or because I think he can magically change the country.

I’m voting for him because I want our national debate to move to the center, and not be dominated by the right wing. Because I believe that higher education is a right, as is a living wage.

Because I’m concerned about the state of race and income inequality in this country. Because the fight for the rights of LGBTQ+ people is far from over. And because, well, I am kind of a stereotypical vaguely liberal college student.

So why should you care?

Well, maybe you shouldn’t.

It seems obvious that China’s market crash is going to have an effect on the U.S. economy.

We get lots of stuff from over there and we send lots of stuff over there.

And while it’s true that U.S. markets are slumping a little in the aftermath of China’s Black Monday, some experts say that China’s market is pretty much isolated from the rest of the world and won’t affect us much further.

Crashes don’t always mean recessions.

There is potential for disaster, but sometimes the long-term economic implications aren’t as terrible as we foresee them to be.

China’s stock market, money value, and overall economy do affect us. I’m no economics expert, so I can’t even pretend to predict what this will mean for us in the long run. We are okay for now, though.

So, unless you’re heavily invested or a company that was relying on huge profits from Chinese trade, you should be okay for the time being.

Don’t panic.

I highly encourage people to vote for Sanders in the primaries if they hold similar views. I highly encourage people to vote for Trump if they agree with his views.

I highly encourage people to vote for whomever you think will be best to lead to country. Honestly, if nothing else, just vote.

But don’t put individual candidates on pedestals, because they have a tendency to fall. contact Cooper Doyle at doylelc@warhawks.ulm.edu

Local school bans flags This week, West Monroe High School got serious about a new school policy.

The school, under the direction of Principal Shelby Ainsworth, removed confederate flags from student vehicles. The flags were returned to students at the end of the day.

“From the very beginning of the school year, we’ve simply asked our students not to fly the confederate flag on campus before school, after school, or during school hours,” said Ainsworth.

The news of the rebel flag banishment came as a bit of a surprise to the West Monroe rebels.

That’s right; their mascot is a little rebel man.

He just better not be holding a little rebel flag.

Isn’t irony great?

As you can imagine, the West Monroe community isn’t all too thrilled about the decision.

Several community members and alumni have said that taking away the flag is like taking away part of the school’s heritage.

Ainsworth is set in his ways, though, and he has a pretty good justification as to why.

Citing the nation’s friction on the subject of

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the confederate flag following the shooting in Charleston, South Carolina, Ainsworth said, “What we are trying to do is not do anything, deliberately, that would offend or rub salt in a national wound.”

This is just another neutralizing modification made to a high school environment. It’s nothing new. It’s a precaution, as are uniforms.

They are in place to prevent turbulence (and, arguably, individuality.)

Hopefully the decision doesn’t cause more turbulence than it aims to prevent.

I’m not really very involved in the flag debate. I think that we have bigger fish to fry, if you will.

In this situation, I hope that not too many people get caught up in what they can and can’t do on school grounds. Making a huge deal out of this is just wasting your time.

West Monroe students will be just fine taking the flags off the backs of their trucks from 7 to 3 on weekdays. They can express their deep, southern heritage after school. contact Olivia Barfield at barfieor@warhawks.ulm.edu

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Freshman class receive alum’s words of wisdom ULM graduate Joey Trappey speaks to students on success

by Kandice Johnson

Opening a business before turning 30 is no small feat, and being able to say you opened two businesses in less than a decade is not one either.

But, Joey Trappey can proudly say he accomplished both.

Trappey, an alumnus from ULM, owns two successful restaurants – Fieldhouse Bar and Grill and Trapp’s – in Monroe and West Monroe.

The New Iberia native moved to Monroe to play football and basketball at ULM. He earned two degrees – a Bachelor’s in business in 05’ and a Master’s in education in 07’.

His love for the city, community, and his wife, the former Holly Hammock, made him undoubtedly choose Monroe as his home.

Before opening his first restaurant, he taught seventh and eighth grade science at Ouachita Christian School;

From Left to Right: Freshmen gather outside of Fant-Ewing Coliseum as they prepare to hear Joey Trappey speak. Jade Bailey and Mykel Wilson cool off with Eskamoe’s icre cream after convocation on Wednesday. ULM marching band performs at freshmen convocation in Fant-Ewing Coliseum on Wednesday.

Alum Joey Trappey speaks to 2015-2016 freshmen at convocation in FantEwing Coliseum on Wednesday.

however, his vision of owning a restaurant came to him during his last year of college.

“I had a vision of something that could be awesome, but knew it required a ton of work,” he said. “That inspired me to do it.”

Three years later, at only 25 years old, Fieldhouse was born.

It did not take long for his sports bar to flourish. It’s fittingly located near campus and is home to some of the best burgers in town, according

to Delta Style Magazine’s “Best of the Delta” finalist list.

Trappey’s thriving work ethics didn’t go unnoticed, as Gus Campbell presented him with his next big opportunity to open his second restaurant – Trapp’s.

“It was one of those deals that when the opportunity presented itself to me, I just knew it was time,” Trappey said.

Trapp’s pays homage to Cajun food, culture, and his family name. Trappey comes from a family who founded

Trappey’s hot sauces and jarred peppers – signature Cajun condiments that have been around for over 100 years.

Trapp’s has an amazing view by the Ouachita River, vintage Cajun architect, and a seafood platter packed with a variety of Cajun foods.

With his caring nature to constantly give back to the community and the college, and both of his restaurants on the 2015 “Best of the Delta” finalist list, (Trapp’s was a finalist in five categories) it’s no surprise that Trappey was chosen to speak at convocation.

He credits the majority of his success to taking the most of each opportunity offered.

“I did not get to this point in life by waking up, showing up, and letting it all fall into place. It started off with taking success and finding out how to make it a bigger one and a bigger one and bigger and bigger…,” Trappey said.

He continuously stressed the importance of never accepting mediocrity, choosing to lead positive choices, and committing to excellence.

Trappey reminded everyone, not

just students, that “choice” is the most powerful tool given to humanity.

He also acknowledged establishing relationships with people pays off years down the line.

Brianna Webb said that Trappey’s words gave her courage that this school year, along with future years to come, won’t be as hard of an adjustment as she once thought.

Webb She appreciated the honesty of his speech.

“When he said he wouldn’t think it would be him on this stage really stuck with me,” said Webb, a freshman kinesiology major. “It was nice to know he was once one of us.”

Hollis Walker, freshman kinesiology major, said that Trappey’s speech made him proud to be a Warhawk.

“It makes me take more pride in my school,” Walker said.

Trappey advised students to gain trust, be excellent and care for people. contact Kandice Johnson at johnsokf@warhawks.ulm.edu

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Tragedy turns new start Katrina survivor finds hope in the midst of the storm

by Tyler Smith

Stephen Kreller wasn’t expecting his first year of middle school to get a rocky start. A storm was coming his way and he had to prepare for the unexpected.

He was just a sixth grader. He never thought he would have to endure a sudden tragedy, but in the end he discovered what he was created to do.

Ten years ago when the devastating Hurricane Katrina plagued New Orleans, Stephen Kreller had to grab what he could and leave the city.

When Kreller’s family heard that a hurricane was moving in their direction, they left the city immediately.

“We stayed at a hotel, just planning to stay for a couple days because we didn’t expect it to be that bad,” Kreller said.

But it was. When Kreller’s family realized they would not be returning home anytime soon, they went to Arlington, Texas where Kreller temporarily enrolled in school.

The sudden shift was not easy for Kreller. Like many other families who lost everything after the storm, his family had to start from scratch.

“We left the house with only two changes of clothes and had to rebuy everything,” Kreller said.

Kreller said adjusting to the sudden shift wasn’t easy, but as he continued to look back on it each year, he found that the storm stirred up a passion inside of him.

“Katrina has been a huge influence on me and has strenghtened my drive to work with hurricanes and try to photos by Ashley Lyons

Top to bottom: 1) Waterline damage from Hurricane Katrina.

2&3)Stephen Kreller leaves a comments on the Katrina exhibit displayed in Walker Hall.

Comment left by Kreller. 4) Students comments on pictures.

Did you know?

Ten years ago, over 20,000 people evacuated to the city of Monroe after the horrific Katrina storm. research them to understand what causes certain aspects more and more,” Kreller said.

Kreller was reinspired all over again after looking at the exhibit on display in Walker Hall last week.

Bette Kauffman, associate professor of communications, created it in honor of the tenth anniversary of Katrina. But she also wanted to reveal something in the process.

The pictures on the wall highlighted the waterline damage that was caused by the storm.

Kauffman said she remembers when the storm hit New Orleans and that there was hardly any news coverage of the waterline damage after the storm.

“I thought to myself, no one is telling the story,” Kauffman said. “And that’s how it came about.”

Kauffman also had a more personal account of the storm.

She spent the tenth annivarsary of Katrina helping her son move into his apartment in Baton Rouge.

“It was ten years ago today that he came to my house and stayed,” Kauffman said. “His mother made me his guardian and he stayed with me and finished high school.

Kauffman said her son wasn’t hanging with the “right crowd” before he moved in with her and that he turned his life around after enrolling in school here in Monroe.

She said that though the Katrina storm was a devastating event for most, a lot of good came as a result.

“It produced moments of grace,” said Kauffman. “It allowed people to be exposed to other surroundings and gave them the opportunity to their life around.”

Kauffman said that Katrina allowed her to “gain the relationship” she now has with her son and that it gave her the chance to be a blessing to someone in need.

She said whether someone was directly affected by Katrina or not, there’s one thing to keep in mind.

“It’s important to teach people about Katrina and what happened,” said Kauffman. “We all may not be able to relate to it, but it’s just as important to keep its memory alive.” contact Tyler Smith at smithtw@warhawks.ulm.edu

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NEWS

Dining facilities feature new decor

Brand new updates in SUB, Schulze with large patio outside

by Gwendolyn Ducre

Going to the Student Union Building has been a part of her daily school routine since her freshman year. Only this time, her daily routine would hit a sudden change. A change that helped her grab-and-go lifestyle for the best.

Faith Bonner, a senior criminal justice major, said the new changes in the SUB are more efficient for her. Bonner usually grabs a quick snack and now she said she can purchase her food faster.

“It was really crowded. You had to walk around a lot of people at lunch time. If you wanted just chips and a drink, it would be very crowded,” said Bonner. “It’s organized now.”

The SUB now has an open space that extends past Chik-Fil-A to Loco Rico. Loco Rico is now next to Grill Works. In its place is “Provisions on Demand.”

POD is a small convenient area that provides chips, drinks and any other grab-and-go snacks. It has it’s own check out area to decrease traffic flow.

Jessica Pratt, Aramark’s District Marketing Manager, said two years ago Food Services reached out to students and faculty to

hear feedback on what changes they would like to see made.

“A lot of it [changes] was a big result of everything we had gathered from our students and getting feedback from them and then trying to figure out what we could do to make sure we were giving them the best offerings that we could,” Pratt said.

The SUB wasn’t the only food service that went through renovations. Schulze Cafeteria has a few new changes students experience.

“We’ve had students ask, ‘Are we dressed up enough to come in here,’” Pratt said.

Schulze now has an opened pavilion in the center of the building. The ceiling has windows that allows sunlight to shine through the grilling area.

Students will also have a chance to eat outside on the new patio that overlooks the bayou.

Nick Carlson, a junior biology major, said he was impressed with the new changes.

“It looks clean, modern and crisp in here. It just seems more opened. It doesn’t seem as clustered,” Carlson said.

Tommy Walpole, Executive Director of Auxiliary Enterprises, said it was time that Shulze improved its architecture.

“Shulze is an older building and we’ve done little things to it like the salad bar two Bonner years ago. It was an incredible addition to Shulze. It’s probably the first remake of that building ever,” Walpole said.

photos by Gwendolyn Ducre

Faith Bonner makes a trip to the newly renovated Student Union Building to pick up a quick snack on her way to class.

Schulze renovations cost two-million dollars and the SUB was about half a million.

Robert Hoag said the Starbucks and the Hawks Nest will undergo renovations starting next summer. contact Gwendolyn Ducre at ducregk@warhawks.ulm.edu

Psst.. guess what? Freshmen SGA and Homecoming elections are coming up!

Be a part of something great!

• Applications are available Aug. 31 • Deadline is Sept. 9 • Voting will take place Sept. 16-17 from 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.

• Results will be announced Sept. 17 in the Student Center at 5:30 p.m.

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photos by Gwendolyn Ducre

From top, then left to right: 1) Sandel Hall under construction and expected to be complete in February. 2) Snack corner in the Student Union Building where Loco Rico used to be. 3) Loco Rico is now located next to Grille Works and Chick-fil-A. 4) Schulze Cafeteria fully renovated with a new layout, as well as new furniture, tables and chairs. 5) The middle of Schulze Cafeteria was cleared to create more space and to ease the flow of student traffic.

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August 31, 2015

FREESTYLE

Dress to impress

Toast to new sweet semester Perfect Pear Cocktail

photos by Ashley Lyons

Freshen up your fall look with style, class

Clockwise from the top: Amanda Hikes, Richard Moncriffe, Ericka Pham, Saige Erwin and Tommy Garcia.

by Carmen Blackwell

On-the-go

Slip into something comfortable for an 8 a.m. or a gym session with style. Yoga capris, breathable running shorts or polyester joggers are designed to stretch and fit comfortably.

For women, a chic sports bra and a medium-fit tank will do the trick. Men can also stroll to class in style with a trendy set of joggers or workout attire and a graphic T-shirt or tank top--a fresh pair of sneakers or sandals to complete the look.

Casual Cute

Perfect effortlessness with a casual jogger pant and a soft-drapey tank.

Complete your look with a trendy pair of Birkenstocks or strappy sandals and accent with a simple gold chain.

Men can play-up this effortless look too with a pair of jeans and a collared polo or plain V-neck.

Business Chic The business casual look is sure to please when dressing to impress this fall. You can never go wrong with polished attire.

For ladies, a midi length dress with a solid print for a classroom. A flowy, fun patterned dress or romper would be a perfect fall trend.

Pair it up with a favorite pair of booties or sandals and try accessorizing with a hat, dainty bracelets, or a necklace. A pair of slim cut khakis and a polo or button up would also be the perfect fall style for guys. Men can accessorze too. Try a print patterned belt or nice watch to refine the look.

contact Carmen Blackwell at blackwcm@warhawks.ulm.edu

This adult beverage has become a favorite.

It’s naturally sweetened by the fruit used with a subtle, tangy kick at the end.

This cocktail will surely win the affection of a party of one or more. It’s affordable and easy to make at home. A refreshing way to begin a fruitful year—sounds pear-fect.

1. In an ice-filled cocktail shaker, mix 1 ½ ounces of white rum, 1 ½ ounces fresh sweet-and sour mix, 1 teaspoon of pear butter and ¼ ounce fresh ginger juice.

2. Pour the mixture over ice cubes, then top it off with a splash each of ginger ale and pomegranate liquor.

3. Spruce up the glass with a lime wedge on the side.

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Be safe, successful with smarter digital dating Hook up with care when using Internet

by Carmen Blackwell

Seeking love through social media has become more popular than ever.

However, the weight of options also means that singles can spend months sifting through hundreds of potential profiles without successfully securing a date.

A lot has changed in the dating department since Match.com launched in 1995—that’s 20 years ago. Only 14 percent of American adults were internet users, and online dating options were few.

Nine in 10 adults are online and using dating on the web through online sites and social media, which has gained both acceptance and popularity.

Khalid Khan, a professor of Women’s Health and Clinical Epidemiology at Barts and the London School of Medicine and Dentistry, came to a few conclusions after conducting 86 studies.

Jackson According to Khan, “Online dating success begins with picking the right username and the obvious--to hook a decent fish, you need the right bait.”

While men are drawn to names linked to physical traits, the researchers found, women prefer ones that indicate intelligence. Khan discovered that both sexes respond well to playful names. Yet most adults shy away from ones with negative connotations.

Social media has become another common outlet for online dating. Middle-schoolers to middle-aged adults use various forms of social media such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat, Tinder and more.

Mariah Adams, a senior health studies pre-professional major said, “Our generation uses social media more than online dating to meet new people.”

These forms of social media serve as tools to connect with others and link-up in hopes of making a connection.

Most of these sites have the option to chat through a direct message box, which allows a spark for online dating to begin.

According to Pew Research Center, although one-third of people who met someone online haven’t actually met them in person, five percent of American adults ended up in a marriage or committed relation with a significant other they’ve met from online sites.

Honest, likable profiles written with a touch of humor — particularly those that didn’t use vulgar terms or language — elicit the best results. Photographs showing the user smiling and standing in the center of the frame surrounded by others are also scientifically proven to work best.

“Online daters need to consider the impact of the information others immediately receive when clicking on their profile,” said Sameer Chaudhry, Dean of Psychology at the University of North Texas.

“You can be anyone you want on the Internet,” said DeRondre’ Jackson, sophomore psychology major.

For Jackson, being cautious of who he’s chatting online is a must.

“The best way to get to know someone is by talking to them first and finding common interests,” Jackson said.

Using an online profile with accurate information and a

Popping prescription pills can cause harm

by Lauren Dieck

photo by Gwendolyn Ducre

2015 Online Partners

information courtesy of Pew Research Center and illustration courtesy of Taja Carriere

recent photo proves most beneficial.

Online dating helps you find a date, or social networking helps you find a friend. People of all ages participate in both online dating and social networking, and many participate in both.

Though both social media and online dating sites can be used for making intimate connections, the concept of each is common. Posting a lot of personal information on social sites can attract stalkers, peverts, and catfishers— avoid taking the chance.

A 2014 dating review site showed women reported loosing $65.8 million to romance scams while men lost $13.7 million. contact Carmen Blackwell at blackwcm@warhawks.ulm.edu

Drug abuse education typically begins with students as early on as elementary school. Many students are educated in school about the dangers of drugs.

Learning about the types of illegal drugs such as cocaine and heroin can ruin everything students have worked towards achieving.

But to society, the unknown are the dangers of prescription drug abuse.

Prescription drug abuse is when someone takes a medication that was prescribed for someone else or takes their own prescription in a way not intended by a doctor.

People born after the year 1990 are referred to as ‘Generation Rx’ because of the number of people who use prescription medications incorrectly in order to get high. After marijuana and alcohol, prescription drugs are the most commonly abused substances by Americans age 14 or older.

Sara Kunick, junior history major, said she was shocked when she heard how many people have McAdams died in Ouachita Parish this year.

“It’s sad to see people taking prescription drugs because they think it’s a safe way to get high and it really isn’t,” Kunick said.

Myth: If it’s a prescription, it must be safe; you can’t get addicted to something your doctor prescribes.

Truth: Many medications are safe if taken in the prescribed dosage for a short period of time.

Prolonged use can be dangerous and addictive. Some prescription drugs are especially hazardous if the user exceeds the prescribed dosage or takes a combination of drugs.

Ian McAdams, senior communications major, grew up in a family with a father who owns a pharmacy knew a lot about prescription drug abuse. “The pharmacists have to keep a documented count of all the pain medications they dispense

throughout the day”, Adams said.

At his father’s pharmacy, employees run reports on patients to make sure they aren’t filling the same prescription for the same drug.

Myth: It’s okay if my friend gives me one of her prescription pills because it was prescribed by a doctor for the same problem.

Truth: So your friend has a medical license? Even if you don’t care about the fact that it is illegal to share your prescription with friends, by taking someone else’s prescription drugs you are basically diagnosing yourself and self-treating it. This is risky not only for pain medications, but for antibiotics as well. If you take the wrong antibiotic for an infection, you can make the situation even worse.

Myth: You can’t get addicted to pain killers if you’re treating real pain.

Truth: Many people who become addicted to pain killers experienced pain when they started taking pain medications—they eventually lost control. The goal to pain relief is to manage it. Obviously a seven on a scale of one to 10 is not bearable but it can be manageable if done properly.

Breann Bonner, sophomore biology major, was raised around the hospital with her mother as a nurse.

“Her most difficult patients often overdosed or misused prescription drugs”, Bonner said.

Prescription medications should be prescribed by a health physician to ensure safety.

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contact Lauren Dieck at dieckle@warhawks.ulm.edu

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Transform your dorm Use cheap, decorative boards to display favorite photos or memories of family and friends.

photos by Ashley Lyons

Light it up. Switch out the lamp shade to change things up.

Get creative. Try plastic spoons or baseball cards to make a collage around a mirror on a cardboard background. Hot glue together and stick on the mirror.

by Carmen Blackwell

Expecting company?

Throw in a bean-bag chair. They’re comfortable and inexpensive.

Your place may not be permanent, but there’s no reason you shouldn’t love coming home to it every day. Temporary living space can be made easy to personalize and more importantly, affordable.

How do you make a place yours? Using color is key. It’s easy to customize your dorm. Will Taylor, interior designer and author of Bright Bazaar shared 10 budget-friendly and color-happy tips to spruce up your space.

1. Ugly floor? Invest in a large area rug. According to Taylor, ask for offcuts from a decorating store’s carpet department or visit local stores like Target if you want to score a deal.”

2.

If you’re looking for more storage, get a small book case or stackable storage bins to hold bags, shoes, or other miscellaneous items. You can also use it to display pictures, fun things you’ve collected or even textbooks.

3.

Pull different colors in a room together with the help of decorative throw pillows. Taylor suggests using them to highlight elements in your space, like your curtains or rug. Pull in an accent colored blanket to place at the foot of your bed to compliment other colors in your room including your bed spread.

4. Collage concert tickets, postcards, family photos or other memorabilia. This can be used to personalize and cover up anything you think is too plain.

5. Switch out the lamp shade on your table lamp. There are a number of affordable lamp shades in department stores in various colors. For pleasant light, and a cool study environment try dimmable soft white Cree LED bulbs.

6. Hang a mirror. A mirror reflects light around a space, which makes your room appear bigger. Mirrors are cheap and easy to transform into something more creative that matches the color scheme of your room.

7. Arrange your things by color or size. With a bookcase or shelf, try organizing books by taking them from light to dark for an ombre’ effect. Also try to organize them from smallest to biggest.

8. Using something as simple as wrapping paper can go a long way for home décor. Lining the backs of open shelves could refresh a room instantly. It’s simple and certainly affordable.

9. Personal touches such as picture frames, a vase of flowers, or old art projects also prove to revamp your place with a homey vibe.

10. Your new home can reflect you from inside out by adding a small reef to hang from the front door. contact Carmen Blackwell at blackwcm@warhawks.ulm.edu

Homemade rug masterpiece. Tie tiny pieces of old T-shirts together to cover ground in a room.

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FREESTYLE crossword Across 1 __ fit: tantrum 6 Alabama civil rights march city 11 Muddy farm abode 14 Send to seventh heaven 15 Earlier 16 Drain-clearing chemical 17 Sensible 19 Alias, for short 20 Private school attendee 21 Actor Rob of “90210” 23 Actor’s tryout 27 Padlocked fasteners 32 Maintained, as beliefs 33 Extremely 35 Wheel tooth 36 Judge’s garb 40 Romantic anniversary getaway 43 1970s-’80s sketch show 44 Letters of obligation 45 Took by force 46 “Full House” acting twins 49 January, to Juan 50 Concert memento 54 Irish actor Milo 55 Hopi homes 61 Hard __ rock 62 Perform a cheerleader’s feat, and a hint to what 17-, 23-, 40- and 50-Across’ first words have in common 66 Pester for payment

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August 31, 2015

SPORTS

Sucker punch not serious blow to NFL

Josh Dean “Jaw Disorder,” “Luck of the Jaw” and “Gang Green” are just some of the headlines that splashed across New York papers, as news broke that Geno Smith, quarterback of the New York Jets, would be out for six to 10 weeks for a broken jaw he received from a locker room fight.

News outlets across the nation broke into a frenzy discussing how this was yet another example of the lawlessness and violence, which has descended upon the NFL. From an outside perspective, it

may seem incomprehensible that such an event could take place, especially amid the heightened scrutiny the NFL has been under recently for cases of domestic violence and child abuse. Those cases should be unequivocally and universally condemned. This is not to downplay them or equate them with locker room violence.

Brawls and fights on the football field though are part of the nature of the game and have been a part of the NFL since its inception.

The game revolves around grown men violently clashing on the gridiron in a test of strength, will and stamina. The desire to be the best and to host the Lombardi trophy at the end of the year drives these athletes to seek perfection and tempers can quickly flare.

In the day and age in which we live, short and quick clips to grab attention and drive coverage often rule the day. Fights on the practice field

and in the locker room happen all the time but until recently went generally unnoticed.

Once in the public eye, everyone assumes that their voices must be heard as they are the new experts on the subject.

I am not condoning what happened between Geno Smith and former Jets linebacker IK Enemkpali, now a Bill. The rookie linebacker showed a lack of foresight and intelligence when he sucker punched the starting QB of his team over an unpaid $600 expense.

The cry that this incident is yet another black eye to the NFL is misguided and wrongheaded thinking.

The NFL has had serious problems with its players and their actions recently, but the passion and intensity which leads to practice field and locker room scrums should not be considered one of them. contact Josh Dean at deanj@warhawks.ulm.edu

Foundation honors service to athletics

by Josh Dean

The annual ULM Athletic Foundation Kickoff event recognized Bernard Heflin and Carl Thameling Thursday at Fant-Ewing Coliseum.

Heflin received the Scogin Award for extraordinary service to athletics and the Athletic Foundation in his capacity as the longstanding athletic director for ULM. The event named Thameling as the 2015 Faculty Award Winner.

Over 500 Thameling gathered to participate in the event. Over 20 restaraunts made an appearance to help cater to the crowd. The event included several guest speakers including head football coach Todd Berry.

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He discussed more than just sports at the event.

“I spent more time on the academic side…I think the athletic sponsors are excited about this season and rightfully so…but I spent more time talking about these seniors, most of whom are working on their masters, and that’s a great thing,” Berry said.

Keith Richards, reigning Sun Belt Conference Men’s Basketball Coach of the Year, President Nick Bruno, athletic director Brian Wickstrom and Warhawk defensive lineman Gerrand Johnson also spoke at the event.

“It’s a great year to be a Warhawk.

We’ve got a great athletic director, and a senior class that’s been together for five years. This is going to be the year of the Warhawk. Basketball kicked it off and we’re going to finish it,” Johnson said. contact Josh Dean at deanj@warhawks.ulm.edu

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Soccer soars through 2 of opening home stretch

by Josh Dean

The soccer team took the last two of their opening four-game home stretch. This brings the team’s record to 2-2.

vs McNeese State

Soccer fell 2-1 to McNeese State in the second of a four game home stretch to open up the season. The Warhawks outshot the Cowgirls 18-9 with a 9-3 advantage in shots-ongoal but McNeese state was able to pull out a win despite the barrage.

Dominating possession from the start, a header by sophomore Danielle LaFrance of the Warhawks in the ninth minute gave ULM the early lead. Senior Karlea Fehr set up the goal with a corner kick into the middle of the box allowing LaFrance to put one into the bottom-right corner of the net.

A one shot lead disappeared six minutes into the second half as Bettina Brulhart of the Cowgirls struck the ball from the penalty box straight over the keeper’s head and into the top center of the net.

Overtime loomed with only three minutes left in regulation when McNeese stole the game delevering a heartbreaker at the last minute.

Gabi D’Alesandro of McNeese State tracked down a long punt from her keeper, which soared over the head of the ULM defender, and from the

left side kicked a shot into the top right corner.

vs Arkansas-Pine Bluff

Soccer grabbed its first win of the season as the team faced off against the Golden lions Tuesday in the ULM Soccer Complex.

Continuing their domination of possession and shots on goal from their previous game the Warhawks met success as they took a 2-1 victory.

Abigail Kay struck first for the Golden Lions dropping in a shot from outside the penalty box in the sixth minute. Fighting back the Warhawks drew even on a penalty kick in the fourteenth minute. Sophomore Danielle LaFrance stepped up and drilled one past the keeper and into the lower right corner.

A beautiful assist deep into the box by senior Karlea Fehr in the 33 minute set up junior Kylie Kukowski for a header into the lower right corner of the net which alluded the keeper and became the game-winner.

The win marked the first of the season for freshman goal keeper BrookeLynn Scoggins.

and held an 11-1 edge in corner kicks.

Karlea Fehr struck first for the Warhawks curling a kick over the keeper’s head and under the cross bar.

Another corner kick led to another goal for Fehr as she powered one in through the center and across the line.

Mariah Mitchell capped off the Warhawks victory with a strike into the lower right coner of the net.

The play was assisted by junior Mary Ashton Lembo who freed Mitchell up on a through ball to set her up for a run down the left side.

The Warhawks travel to Arkansas for their first road test of the season when they take on the Bears of Central Arkansas on Aug. 30.

Senior Karlea Fehr moved up to 4th all time in career goals with 15

contact Josh Dean at deanj@warhawks.ulm.edu

vs Mississippi State

Notching two goals off corner kicks and a strike into the lower right corner of the net the Warhawks dominated the Devilettes of Mississippi Valley State 3-0 and improved to 5-2 all-time against them.

The Warhawks led 20-5 in shots

Karlea Fehr strikes the ball for one of her two goals off of corner kicks during Friday’s game.

photo by Matthew Johnson

Volleyball serves up 2 wins The Warhawk volleyball squad took its first victory of the season VS Jackson State 3-0 in a three set sweep in the Bulldog Invitational.

A balanced attack in which five different warhawks recorded five or more kills apiece sealed the victory for ULM. The attack was led by juniors Hadley Swartz and Kaitlyn Shearer, who recorded ten and nine kills, respectively. A 12-3 service ace and 7-6 block advantage also helped propel the Warhawks to victory.

Breaking out of a ten point tie in the first the Warhawks registered three kills before going on a 12-6 run to take a decisive first set victory. The Warhawks faced adversity in the second set after trailing 21-17 late. A 6-1 one run followed by a nice close out set point helped give the Warhawks the advantage.

Taking an early lead in the third set the Jackson State Tigers closed a seven point deficit to one before the Warhawks pulled away and won the match.

Volleyball struggled to find its footing vs Mississippi State dropping three straight sets to record its first loss of the season. Over 1,018 fans crowded Newell-Grissom to watch the match.

Trading points back and forth the first set saw the score knotted at 21 before the Bulldogs took four of the next five points to take the early match lead.

The Bulldogs came storming out of the gates in the second set quickly building a 10-3 lead and never looking back.

Three consecutive points and two assisted kills brought the score to 2010, but the Bulldogs only allowed five more points before taking the set 2515.

Battling in the third the Warhawks had a 15-13 lead before three unforced errors led to four MSU points.

Unphased, the Warhawks continued to fight and drew the score to 2218 before the Bulldogs closed out the game and match with a 3-1 run.

After battling throughout, ULM ultimately fell to Southern Utah in three straight sets.

Battling within one point of an 1110 lead in the first set ,the Warhawks couldn’t maintain their momentum and the Thunderbirds slowly started to pull away.

Nine errors on 10 kills in 50 attempts further hurt the Warhawks and SUU took the set 25-14.

The offensive woes continued in the second set as the squad committed nine errors compared to only eight kills.

Outside hitter Madi Forsythe of the Thunderbirds took over the set after a 13 all score registering seven kills in an eventual match high 17. SUU eventually won the set 25-17.

Fighting in the third to keep the match going the Warhawks cut an early deficit to 11-10. Forsythe once again shone for the Thunderbirds and brought down seven more kills to give SUU 14 of the last 20 points and a 25-16 victory.

The Warhawks came out firing in a 3-0 win over the University of Arkansas-Pine Bluff in the last game of the Bulldog Invitational.

Delivering 15 kills in the first set and registering a .367 attacking percentage, the Warhawks dominated the Lady Lions 25-13 in the first set.

Tied at four early in the set, ULM put together four consecutive points to establish the tone for the match.

Trading points back and forth, the Warhawks found themselves tied at 22 apiece late in the second when two kills and a Lady Lion error gave ULM a 25-22 win and two nothing set lead.

The Lady Lions would not go quietly and battled the Warhawks to 19 points apiece in the third.

Junior Kaitlyn Shearer led a late charge and 4-0 run to bring the Warhawks within a point of taking the match and their second win of the season. A team block sealed the victory and gave the Warhawks a 25-20 set win.

Kaitlyn Shearer Kaitlyn Shearer was an important part of the Warhawk’s squad last semester and looks to contribute even more entering into the 2015 season.

The junior from Fort Carson, Colorado, started all 112 sets and 33 indoor matches as a sophomore and recorded the highest win percentage in sand play.

She posted the fourth highest kills on the team with 167 kills of 1.49 per set. She had a hitting percentage of .200 and led the team with 79 total blocks.

Shearer looks to become an even more dynamic presence on offense and defense as a mid-blocker.

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Warhawks stare down Bulldogs Football prepares for Georgia in 1st test of 2015 season

by Josh Dean

The Warhawks open the season with a tough road game against the Georgia Bulldogs in Athens, Georgia Sept. 5.

The team features a deep well of experience as nine graduates, 10 seniors and nine juniors man the roster on offense, defense, and special teams.

One of these seniors includes Rashon Caesar, a wide receiver and punt returner.

“I see my role as a senior leader as being vocal and stepping up and showing them that I’m tired just like them but that I’m going to continue to fight. Mainly though as making sure everyone is ok outside of football,” Caesar said.

New talent also graces the squad including several true redshirt freshmen on the offensive and defensive side.

Head football coach Todd Berry has noticed how new players have adjusted to the program.

“What has impressed me is that they’ve confirmed to our culture a little bit. Their intensity and

everything has been good. The punter Chris Coles, who’s a true freshman, has really handled things well. RJ at receiver will get to play snaps against Georgia, and we’re excited about that, because he’s hung in there, and done the things we’ve asked,” Berry said.

A new face will be seen at quarterback as senior Pete Thomas

“....We’re going to go in and play hard, and see what happens” Todd Berry Head football coach

passed the baton after last season.

The responsibility now falls to senior Brayle Brown out of Shawnee Oklahoma.

Brown finished his career at Shawnee High School with over 4,000 yards passing, 1,000 yards receiving, and 1,000 yards rushing. He made his first collegiate appearance as a freshman, and made a showing in all twelve games as a sophomore and junior. His sophomore year he made two starts and went 61-117 for 645 yards and one touchdown, while

his junior year he went 14-24 for 172 yards and one touchdown.

Last season the team went 3-5 in the Sunbelt Conference with a 4-8 record overall. Five of those games were decided by six point or less, but missed opportunities and late game mistakes derailed the Warhawks efforts.

Losses sat in the column next to the two top 25 ranked teams the Warhawks faced but with markedly different scores.

The Warhawks were able to show resolve against #21 ranked Texas A&M closing a two touchdown difference to five points with a little over 10 minutes left in the fourth before succumbing to defeat.

Death Valley held up to its name though as the Warhawks were trounced by the then #9 ranked LSU Tigers 31-0 in Baton Rouge.

The upcoming game against the Georgia Bulldogs pits the Warhawks against a team that finished 10-3 overall and 6-2 in the SEC. The team features running back Todd Gurley, now of the St. Louis Rams, and quarterback Hutson Mason, picked up as an undrafted free agent of the Washington Redskins.

The team is expected to deliver another strong performance as the AP college poll ranks them at #9 in the nation, which is up from their #12

preseason ranking in 2014.

Coach Berry sees his team as ready to compete and to seize the moment that has been afforded to them.

Berry said, “We recognize there’s another opportunity that’s been presented to us, and we haven’t necessarily been unsuccessful in some of those attempts. Because of that, we’re going to go in and play hard, and see what happens.”

1st Game: Sept. 5 at 11 a.m. vs Georgia Bulldogs in Athens, Ga.

contact Josh Dean at deanj@warhawks.ulm.edu

photo courtesy of ULM Athletics

Ajalen Holley sprints to the inzone during the Sept. 27 game against Troy last season. The Warhawks won 22-20.

Cross country steps up to starting line for season Men’s and women’s cross country teams prep for Southern Miss Invitational

by Josh Dean

Cross country opens up its season Sept. 4 at the Southern Miss Invitational in Hattiesburg, Mississippi.

The team will race in four different states the 2015 season including Arkansas, Mississippi, Alabama and Louisiana.

J.D. Malone enters the season in his 17th year as head coach of the cross country and track and field programs.

Josh Hayman starts as a graduate assistant coach for cross country and will directly work with the distance runners.

Hayman is a 2015 graduate of Syracuse University where he helped his team to a top five finish at the 2014 Cross Country Championships. He holds a degree in exercise science and minor in psychology.

The men’s side bolsters a new crop of five freshman runners while four return including seniors Andre Brown and Chris Silva and juniors Jonathan Jeffcoat and Lane

Perilloux.

The women welcome seven returners including seniors Rebecca Dark, Teona Cave and Brianna Reid, junior Brittany Garrison and sophomores Baillie Cunningham and Josie Wood.

Preseason polling places the men to finish eighth in the Sun Belt Conference and the women to finish 11th.

This reflects the finishes the Warhawks had at the 2014 SBC Championships.

Jonathan Jeffcoat helped lead the charge at the championships on the men’s side posting a time of 27:40.3 to score.

Rebecca Dark led the women with a time of 20:18.2 and a 63rd place finish. Teona Cave and Josie Wood placed 64 and 66, respectively.

Dark The Warhawks will race in three meets after the Southern Miss Invitational before traveling to Atlanta, Georgia for the 2015 Sunbelt Conference Championships on Nov. 1.

Qualifiers will attend the NCAA South Central Regionals on Nov. 13 at College Station in Texas. contact Josh Dean at deanj@warhawks.ulm.edu

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XC team will race in four different states in 2015

Malone begins his 17th year of coaching

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Men feature 4 returners and women 7

Men ranked 8th in SBC poll and women 11th