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The Student News Site of University of Louisiana Monroe

The Hawkeye

The Student News Site of University of Louisiana Monroe

The Hawkeye

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 their time in college. It may even be likely. According to...

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 sweet treats and positive affirmations. The event reminded...

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 a buyout offer and a statement regarding employment. “We...

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Democrats fail to secure Musk subpoena

Stirling Terry, Contributing Writer February 18, 2025

On Feb. 5, Democrats in the House of Representatives attempted to subpoena billionaire Elon Musk. This subpoena ultimately failed due to a block from Republicans. Democratic Rep. Gerald Connolly of Virginia...

US Congress passes bill, bans TikTok in U.S.

Keith Webb, Arts & Entertainment Editor January 28, 2025

Around 10 p.m. on January 18, TikTok automatically closed on many phones. A message reading, “A law banning TikTok has been enacted in the U.S. Unfortunately, that means you can’t use TikTok for now,”...

World news you might have missed

Zoe Sissac, Senior Copy Editor January 28, 2025

Israel and Hamas Agree to Ceasefire The Israeli government and Hamas agreed to a ceasefire following a year of temporary truces and peace talks. Mediated by Qatari, Egyptian and U.S. ambassadors,...

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...

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