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The Hawkeye

MY INTELLIGENCE IS NOT ARTIFICIAL: Students diligently work on assignment on the software platform Canvas.
ULM considers benefits, disadvantages of AI
Audrey Blackburn, Contributing Writer • October 14, 2024

Following the rise of artificial intelligence (AI), ULM faculty began discussing how to integrate AI into the current curriculum. Like other technological developments, AI forced professors and staff to weigh its potential...

Athletics director advocates for new student fee
Nicholas Soirez, Editorial Assistant • October 14, 2024

At the SGA meeting on Oct.1, John Hartwell, director of the ULM Athletics Department, proposed adding a new athletics fee to student accounts starting next fall. The fee would be $10 per credit hour. Hartwell said most of...

MR. & MRS. ULM: The pageant winners led the Homecoming parade.
Homecoming parade promotes school spirit
Zoe Sissac and Amir Alnajjar October 14, 2024

Celebrating the students of “yesterday, today and tomorrow,” the annual Homecoming Parade brought generations of ULM graduates together. Current students and local alums flooded campus to witness the spectacle, complete...

University Mile celebrates annual campuswide tradition
University Mile celebrates annual campuswide tradition
Keith Webb, Arts & Entertainment Editor • October 14, 2024

Locals, young and old, mingled in a sea of yellow T-shirts Wednesday afternoon for the annual Homecoming University Mile. The route took participants on a campus tour, beginning at the International Student Center and...

DO RANKS MATTER: Students and faculty debate the importance of university rankings.
Faculty, students examine university rankings
Cecil Pradhan, Contributing Writer • October 14, 2024

ULM always strives to be the “Best on the Bayou.” Beyond the bayou, the university ranks No. 352 out of 436 national universities. U.S. News and World Report released its rankings for the best national universities in...

Warhawks remain undefeated at home with Homecoming victory
Warhawks remain undefeated at home with Homecoming victory
Mario Andrews, Contributing Writer • October 16, 2024

Coming from a hard-fought match against James Madison, the Warhawks wanted a second-straight home win on Oct. 12. Fans packed the house...

Sjursen’s strong round secures 12th place finish
Sjursen’s strong round secures 12th place finish
Prasanna Jha, Sports Editor • October 14, 2024

The ULM women’s golf team tied for 12th place after three competitive rounds at the 2024 Illini Invitational.  After finishing second at...

More than a running back: Ahmad Hardy's story
More than a running back: Ahmad Hardy's story
Prasanna Jha and Jasmine Henson October 14, 2024

All-State MVP, All-Area MVP, All-Conference MVP— do these titles ring any bells? They should, as they all belong to ULM’s powerhouse: Ahmad...

Richardson, Lins lead ULM to 2-0 victory
Richardson, Lins lead ULM to 2-0 victory
Prasanna Jha, Sports Editor • October 14, 2024

After two consecutive draws at home, the ULM women’s soccer team (8-4-2; 2-1-2 SBC) won 2-0 against Arkansas State (3-4-3; 0-3-1 SBC) at Brown...

Soccer beats early setbacks, eyes Sun Belt glory
Prasanna Jha and Keith Webb October 14, 2024

ULM’s soccer team continues to surpass expectations, improving its performance year after year. Its performance during the 2022 season was...

THE HAWKEYE: HOMECOMING EDITION
US needs campaign finance reforms, national regulations
US needs campaign finance reforms, national regulations
Nicholas Soirez, Editorial Assistant • October 14, 2024

In the United States of America, most people don’t have the money to fund a campaign. Campaign laws in America need to be reformed so that...

Shopping locally benefits Monroe community
Shopping locally benefits Monroe community
Alayna Pellegrin, Managing Editor • October 14, 2024

Are you looking for clothing, handmade goods, home decor, pet supplies or art and prints? Shopping at your local businesses might be the answer...

Homecoming Week deserves recognition
Homecoming Week deserves recognition
Amir Alnajjar, Opinion Editor • October 14, 2024

Homecoming at ULM always brings a second wind to the morale of students. Amid midterms and projects, Homecoming Week acts as a much-needed stress...

SCARY GOOD TIME: Students learn about the media’s coverage of true crime.
English faculty inspires 'Horror in the Humanities"
Amir Alnajjar, Opinion Editor • October 14, 2024

The School of Humanities created a chill with its annual Horror in the Humanities series. The event started in 2023 with a short story writing workshop and a Shakespeare panel....

Students destroy faculty, staff in softball game
Students destroy faculty, staff in softball game
Keith Webb, Arts & Entertainment • October 14, 2024

Homecoming Week hit a home run with the faculty vs. student softball game. Students showed up for a good laugh with friends over the hard-working yet mostly nonathletic faculty. With...

3 on-campus event you might have missed
Prasanna Jha, Sports Editor • October 14, 2024

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From Woodworth, Louisiana, Katherine is a sophomore majoring in pre-radiology tech. She hopes to one day work as a traveling radiologic technician and have her own photography business on the side. She...

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