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The Hawkeye

The Student News Site of University of Louisiana Monroe

The Hawkeye

Trump plans to cut Department of Education

Trump plans to cut Department of Education

Keith Webb, Arts & Entertainment Editor November 18, 2024

Throughout his presidential campaign, Donald Trump reiterated his commitment to dissolving the Department of Education (DOE) and returning its powers to state governments. Trump explained his reasoning...

CAB holds officer elections, reworks voting system

Keith Webb, Arts & Entertainment Editor November 18, 2024

On Nov. 12, the Campus Activities Board (CAB) invited all its members to cast a ballot in the officer election. This year’s election marked the second use of CAB’s new voting system. In 2023, CAB...

SGA, NCBRT partner for annual safety walk

Stirling Terry, Contributing Writer November 18, 2024

The Student Government Association (SGA) sponsored its annual safety walk on Nov.12, bringing attention to potential on-campus hazards. SGA senators broke into groups to patrol different areas of campus. ...

SUGAR HALL 2.0: Students can expect Sugar Hall renovations to begin this spring.

ULM creates plan for Sugar Hall renovation

Audrey Blackburn, Contributing Writer November 11, 2024

Last week, ULM issued a contract to commence a total renovation of Sugar Hall. Built in 1971, Sugar Hall has hosted classes for health science majors for over 40 years. University facilities director...

CAB announces plans for fall, spring semesters

Nicholas Soirez, Editorial Assistant November 11, 2024

Last week, the Campus Activities Board (CAB) finalized its plans for the remainder of the fall semester. With finals only a month away, CAB hopes to provide students with a much-needed break from studying.  President...

Republicans dominate Louisiana elections

Republicans dominate Louisiana elections

Keith Webb and Zoe Sissac November 11, 2024

 A red wave swept Louisiana as the Republican Party dominated the 2024 elections.  According to the Louisiana Secretary of State Office, 60% of Louisiana voters supported Donald Trump in the presidential...

WATCH  YOUR STEP: Maintenance staff clears debris and cement to repair the gas leak near Walker Hall.

Construction occurs near Walker Hall after gas leak

Audrey Blackburn, Contributing Writer November 11, 2024

Earlier this month, ULM began repairs on two natural gas leaks discovered on campus beside Walker Hall and near Spyker Theatre. Adam McDonald, assistant director of media relations, explained that university...

Students react to 2024 presidential election

Students react to 2024 presidential election

Mae Harding, Contributing Writer November 11, 2024

The ULM Political Science Program hosted a watch party intending to boost student engagement in the 2024 election. Students anxiously watched as each state’s polling results gradually became visible...

President Benoit transforms CAB, inspires others

President Benoit transforms CAB, inspires others

Zoe Sissac, Editor-in-Chief November 11, 2024

ULM superfan, peer leader, and CAB president—Beau Benoit may claim the title of the most involved student on campus. How did a small-town boy from Benton, Louisiana, become one of the faces of ULM? With...

What's on the ballot: 2024 election edition

What’s on the ballot: 2024 election edition

Nicholas Soirez, Editorial Assistant November 4, 2024

With Election Day fast approaching, college students must decide who and what to cast their ballots for. Donald J. Trump will appear on the Republican presidential bid alongside his vice presidential...

CAES cuts winter-session courses

Audrey Blackburn, Contributing Writer November 4, 2024

The College of Arts, Education and Sciences (CAES) announced its plan to reduce winter-session courses. Unlike previous winter terms, CAES decided to offer only one course: Professional Writing and Planning....

Need-to-know resources, information for Election Day

Need-to-know resources, information for Election Day

Zoe Sissac and Amir Alnajjar November 4, 2024

The Women's Suffrage Movement, Civil Rights Movement, Disability Rights Movement — activists fought for centuries to receive the right to vote. As a new generation of voters enters the polls, thousands...

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