Essentials for tailgating
Chelsea Terrell, [email protected]
September 3, 2019
Its finally college football season and its time to start tailgating! Here is a quick reminder of things to remember before going tailgating with your fellow Warhawks. Student organizations will have their own personal spaces in the new grove open to all students with free refreshments and fo...
Chelsea’s ‘Pick of the Week’
Chelsea Terrell, [email protected]
September 3, 2019
Portico Monroe: One of my favorite places to go eat in Monroe is Portico Monroe. My favorite part about Portico is the brunch on Sundays. Brunch starts at 10 a.m. and ends around 3 p.m. and then the regular menu is available again until 9 p.m. Portico’s menu varies from shrimp and grit...
Get ‘Tipsy’ at new college bar
Chelsea Terrell, [email protected]
September 3, 2019
On Friday, Aug. 16 doors unlocked for the grand opening of Tipsy: The bar on the bayou. The building Tipsy is located in what was originally Hammer’s Nightclub; however, it closed down after last spring semester. Historically the location has always been a bar spot. The building before Hammer’s called ...
Best in town, Popeyes sandwich leaves many wanting more
Alfonzo Galvan, [email protected]
August 25, 2019
There is a debate raging all over our country. It’s not politics but it sure feels like sides have been taken in this debate. Popeyes has debuted their chicken sandwich and if the social media hype is anything to go by the sandwich was a total success. It is a must try. After finally obtaining one...
4 best apps for campus safety
August 25, 2019
Over the summer, ULM released a new app to increase safety on campus. Many students walk alone on campus at late times after leaving study sessions at the library. With a click of an emergency button on their app, ULM police are notified if they ever feel unsafe. UPD will be aware of the student’s smartpho...
Things to do off-campus
Ashlyn Dupree, [email protected]
August 25, 2019
It’s finally the weekend! You are ready to take a break from studying and have some fun. But you are new to Monroe and aren’t sure what there is to do. There is always Typsy, a new local night club, or Enoch’s, an Irish pub and café. But what about just fun things to do during the day? Here...
Mentalist, illusionist blows away students
Chelsea Terrell, [email protected]
August 25, 2019
Thursday night students stood outside the door of Brown Auditorium awaiting to see the amazing “Matt the Knife.” Although the show started about 20 minutes later than planned, it was well worth it. Matt the Knife started off his show with a slight comic show and then dove into his “sword swallowing...
Dorm survival guide
Madison Smith, [email protected]
August 20, 2019
If you type “college dorm essentials” into Google, you get millions of search results and all of them ultimately say the same thing. I would search for a dorm checklist specifically for your university to get a more tailored checklist to your specific needs. But no matter what college you end...
Apps for domestic abuse victims
April 28, 2019
Aspire News This app shows headlines for stories going on around the world, for sports and entertainment news. But if you go to the help section of the app it has resources for victims of domestic violence. In the help section, the app provides articles on determining whether you are in an abusive r...
‘Avengers: Endgame,’ perfect conclusion
Kaitlin Maness, [email protected]
April 28, 2019
On April 26, Marvel fans lined up at theaters across the world to see one of the most anticipated movies of 2019, “Avengers: Endgame.” At Cinemark in West Monroe, the line began inside but continued to grow until it was outside as well. Nearly every person waiting in line was wearing Marvel merc...
3 affordable vacation destinations
April 28, 2019
After a stressful semester, most college students want to enjoy a summer vacation but many can’t because of expenses. However, there are several ways to plan a trip without spending an excessive amount of money. Everyone loves a vacation but a cheaper vacation is even better. Camping trip: Light u...
Hip hop class encourages dance course registration
John Radcliffe, [email protected]
April 28, 2019
Motownphilly by Boyz II Men played throughout Brown Annex Studios as students followed DéAntonia Jackson’s ‘90s hip hop choreography the best they could. Beads of sweat dripped down participants’ foreheads while smiles spread across their faces. “If it is any genre of music that our generat...
