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The Hawkeye

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The Hawkeye

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Miss ULM holds familial bonds with Monroe
Zoe Sissac, Senior Copy Editor • February 18, 2025

In 1954, the Office of Student Development crowned Sarah Batton Yocom as the first Miss University of Louisiana Monroe (ULM), then called Miss...

Student Affairs revises guidelines for RSOs
Poojah Chapagain and Nicholas Soirez February 18, 2025

In late January, the Office of Career and Student Development (OCSD) introduced adaptations to the guidelines relating to Registered Student...

U.S. Avian flu outbreak sparks health concerns
Cecil Pradhan, Contributing Writer • February 18, 2025

As of Feb. 10, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirmed 68 human cases of H5N1 bird flu across 11 different states. Louisiana...

Warhawk Sweethearts: partners and professors
Warhawk Sweethearts: partners and professors
Sunni Walker, Contributing Writer • February 18, 2025

College is a time to meet new people, especially classmates who share similar interests or majors. Students may even meet their partners during...

Residential Village encourages self-love
Mae Harding and Amir Alnajjar February 18, 2025

As part of an early Valentine’s Day celebration on Feb. 13, Warhawk Village residents gathered to craft self-love jars, filling them with...

Mass federal layoffs cause controversies
Logan Buum and Keith Webb February 18, 2025

On Jan. 28, over 2 million federal employees received an email from the United States Office of Personnel Management (OPM). The email detailed...

ULM baseball kicks off season with two big wins
Keith Webb and Prasanna Jha February 18, 2025

Baseball season kicked off with Valentine’s Day games against Eastern Illinois. Unlike last season’s start, the Warhawks (2-0, 0-0 SBC) began...

The dream team: ULM’s Carlo and Hannah
Jasmine Henson, Co-Sports Editor • February 18, 2025

You walk into Schulze Dining Hall and suddenly lock eyes with one of the most beautiful people you have ever seen. As you catch the glimmer...

Richard’s career finale leaves ULM struggling
Mario Andrews and Prasanna Jha February 18, 2025

Prior to Thursday’s matchup, the Warhawks returned home from an underwhelming conference tour. The ULM men’s basketball team (6-20 overall;...

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Mavericks trade Doncic: their worst mistake
Cecil Pradhan, Contributing Writer • February 18, 2025

April Fools came early this year, or so we all thought. Late on Feb. 1, the Dallas Mavericks traded superstar Luka Dončić to the Los Angeles...

ULM women's basketball, ups and downs
ULM women’s basketball, ups and downs
Jasmine Henson, Sports Editor • January 28, 2025

Over winter break, ULM women’s basketball (7-11 overall; 3-4 SBC) competed in nearly a dozen games. On Dec. 11, the Warhawks faced the Georgia...

Lewis Hamilton’s switch to Ferrari
Amir Alnajjar, Editor in Chief • January 28, 2025

In a move that stunned the Formula one fans, seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton has officially left Mercedes to join Ferrari for the 2025...

THE HAWKEYE: VAPA EDITION
Excuses turning dangerous, normalizing facism
Nicholas Soirez, Editorial Assistant • February 18, 2025

Elon Musk’s unsavory gesture at the Presidential Inauguration represents an eerie reminder of the past and a dark omen for America’s future. Amid...

Res Life closes curtains on window decorations
Res Life closes curtains on window decorations
Emma Sullivan, Opinion Editor • February 18, 2025

If you’ve ever walked past University Suites , you’ve likely noticed the colorful flag hanging in one of the first-floor windows. That's...

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Project 2025 in action, ruins American lives
Keith Webb, Arts & Entertainment Editor • February 18, 2025

I am scared. I feel like it is okay to say that now that rumors have become reality. I am scared for my rights, my friends, my family, my community—I...

Warhawks bring light to Lunar New Year
Stirling Terry, Contributing Writer • February 18, 2025

ULM professors Winnie Tomeny and Joyce Zhou hosted a two-day Lunar New Year event on Feb. 1 and Feb. 6. The event invited students and staff to learn about the culture surrounding...

Spring into action with ULM Intramurals
Spring into action with ULM Intramurals
Jasmine Henson, Co-Sports Editor • February 18, 2025

Looking for a way to get active? The 2025 spring intramural season is here and in action. This season, intramurals offer over 10 events for Warhawks. The big games of the...

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Celebrate your relationship
Keith Webb, Arts & Entertainment Editor • February 18, 2025

Valentine’s Day is more than an excuse for a date and a romantic night. It is a celebration, not only of your relationship but of your partner. My experience in a healthy...

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MEET THE STAFF
Courtney Collins
Courtney Collins
Assistant Director

Email   [email protected] Phone  (318) 342-5450

Zoe Sissac
Zoe Sissac
Senior Copy Editor

A junior double majoring in English and Spanish, Zoe plans on attending graduate school for English literature. She eventually wants to work at a literary magazine or as a college professor. Over the past...

Keith Webb
Keith Webb
Arts & Entertainment Editor

Keith is a sophomore accounting and computer information systems major with minors in finance risk management and insurance. He was born in Ruston, Louisiana, and went to school in...

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