Fieldhouse Bar & Grill: Perfect for students
Chelsea Terrell, [email protected]
February 24, 2019
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College students are constantly bombarded with thoughts about studying, homework, partying and most importantly—food. Many students get tired of eating the same things from the same drive-throughs over and over. ULM students want to try something new. One restaurant that has a drive-through along with&nb...
Ariana Grande heals hearts, breaks records
Kaitlin Maness, [email protected]
February 24, 2019
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Only six months after the release of her Grammy award-winning album “Sweetener,” Ariana Grande wrote, recorded and released her fifth studio album, “Thank U, Next, early February. Despite creating the entire album in a short amount of time, the quality of the production, lyrics and vocals prove Grande ...
Nance brings umfundalai to ULM
Ethan Dennis, [email protected]
February 24, 2019
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Swarthmore College’s undergraduate program has a gym requirement as part of its curriculum. For Dr. Kemal Nance, this requirement involved a contemporary African dance technique known as umfundalai, which means “essential” in Kiswahili. After falling in love with it, Nance has not only been stu...
Sara Henning combines science, poetry
Kaitlin Maness, [email protected]
February 24, 2019
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Sara Henning’s heart had always belonged to three things: science, poetry and her cats. During college, her passion for science and poetry divided her heart into two parts. Desperate to hold onto both, Henning double majored in English and genetics with a focus on pre-med at the University of Geor...
Painting with a Purpose rejuvenates students
Ashlyn Dupree, [email protected]
February 17, 2019
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Jazmine Holloway, a sophomore pre-pharmacy major, relaxed for her physiology test as she painted a blue and orange fist at Painting with a Purpose last Monday. The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) hosted Painting with a Purpose Feb. 11, in Walker Hall. Not only...
Cannot escape the mediocrity of “Escape Room”
Chelsea Terrell, [email protected]
February 17, 2019
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“Escape Room,” is a horror, action film directed by Adam Robitel. The film runs about 100 minutes. The new release has not been very popular and many film critics have reviewed it as a subpar horror experience. The movie consists of six guests who are participating in a special escape room. The...
NAACP karaoke night: Fun night of singing and laughter
Chelsea Terrell, [email protected]
February 17, 2019
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NAACP hosted a karaoke night for all ULM students last Tuesday. The night was enjoyable for all members of the organization as well as anyone else from campus. The karaoke night was centered around love songs. It got people in the Valentine’s Day spirit. Members of the organization thought this...
Valentine’s day dinner dates
February 10, 2019
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Geno’s Italian Restaurant: One option for Valentine’s day dinner is Geno’s Italian Restaurant. At Geno’s, they have many different options like ravioli, chicken parmigiana and shrimp alfredo. After a lovely dinner, you can dive into Geno’s delicious desserts. Geno’s is inexpe...
How to enjoy Valentine’s day when single
Chelsea Terrell, [email protected]
February 10, 2019
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Valentine’s day doesn’t have to be a miserable holiday for singles. There are many ways to occupy your time on Feb. 14 that doesn’t involve being in a relationship. For singles, the best thing to do on Valentine’s day is to keep yourself busy. Instead of being unhappy, scrolling through pictu...
Foolproof guide to Valentine’s gifts
Alfonzo Galvan, [email protected]
February 10, 2019
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There’s a misconception that finding a gift for your significant other is a hard task to complete. Valentine’s day is an easy day for gifts. It’s a no brainer, people. Before I begin suggesting foolproof gift ideas, let me start off with some don’ts. First, don’t ask the person you’re plannin...
Downtown Art Crawl embraces diversity
Madison Smith, [email protected]
February 10, 2019
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The temperature dropped into the 40’s late Thursday evening. The overcast sky, icy wind and intermittent rain was enough to keep anyone inside, but ULM students and Monroe residents put on their coats and grabbed their umbrellas to support local artist in this month’s art crawl. The event was loving...
Hal Mayfield, band reveal 2nd album
Miles Jordan, [email protected]
February 10, 2019
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In the middle of the trailer’s living room is the old orange couch of a now-dead man. Jamison and coffee sit on the counter in the living room-made studio. Freshman English major Hal Mayfield stands in the left-hand corner of the room conducting his bandmates in a practice of their new album, “Ghost St...
