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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

EntrepreneuHer celebrates local women in business

EntrepreneuHer celebrates local women in business

Hanna Singh October 23, 2023

Women entrepreneurs and business leaders were celebrated last week at EntrepreneuHer, an event hosted by ULM’s College of Business and Social Sciences. Through round table talks, panels and speakers,...

Natural history museum hosts featured speaker

Natural history museum hosts featured speaker

Carley Nail, News Editor October 23, 2023

ULM’s Museum of Natural History hosted featured speaker Erlend Johnson on Thursday as he gave a presentation titled “Hurricane Salvage and Public Archaeology” in celebration of National Archaeology...

Students have mixed reactions to new governor

Students have mixed reactions to new governor

Zoe Sissac, Arts & Entertainment Editor October 23, 2023

ULM students and faculty either rejoiced or despaired after state officials announced the winners and losers of last Saturday’s election. On the ballot, numerous candidates competed across 191 statewide...

NAACP walk raises support, awareness for breast cancer

NAACP walk raises support, awareness for breast cancer

Carley Nail, News Editor October 23, 2023

ULM’s chapter of the NAACP held a walk around campus on Tuesday to raise breast cancer awareness. Students and faculty gathered at Bayou Park, prepared to walk in their best pink attire. Before the...

Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., speaks to reporters as he leaves the U.S. Capitol after U.S. Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., was ousted from his position, Oct. 3, 2023, in Washington, D.C. McCarthy was removed by a motion to vacate, an effort led by a handful of conservative members of his own party, including Gaetz. (Drew Angerer/Getty Images/TNS)

Speaker removed from House

Isaiah Montgomery October 9, 2023

For the first time in American history, the House of Representatives successfully voted to remove the Speaker of the House. Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) warned that if  Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.)...

Landry, pardon board lawsuit dropped

Landry, pardon board lawsuit dropped

Isaiah Montgomery October 9, 2023

A contentious lawsuit between Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry and the state’s pardon board was settled on Tuesday after both parties agreed to drop the case. In June, 55 of the state’s death...

Self-defense training  educates students, faculty

Self-defense training educates students, faculty

Prasanna Jha October 9, 2023

The Office of Protected Rights and Title IX Compliance hosted a free self-defense training on Tuesday at the Hanger for students, faculty and staff. Robert and Gina Hanser,  with the help of Protected...

Statewide candidates in the election

Statewide candidates in the election

Carley Nail, News Editor October 9, 2023

The lieutenant governor candidates include Elbert Guillory (R), Tami Hotard (R), Willie Jones (D), Billy Nungesser (R), Bruce Payton (I) and Gary Rispone. Nungesser has served as Lieutenant Governor...

Amendments, other officials on the ballot

Amendments, other officials on the ballot

Carley Nail, News Editor October 9, 2023

While there’s a lot of conversation surrounding who’s going to be the next Louisiana governor, the rest of the ballot is just as significant. The people of Louisiana will also vote on lieutenant governor,...

CBSS hosts keynote speakers, competition

CBSS hosts keynote speakers, competition

Hanna Singh October 9, 2023

 ULM hosted its 20th Anniversary Edition of the College of Business and Social Sciences Symposium last week with many keynote speakers, educational sessions and competitions. The symposium’s theme...

Shutdown, budget update

Shutdown, budget update

Isaiah Montgomery October 2, 2023

After a long day on Capitol Hill, a government shutdown was averted with hours to go before the funding deadline. The House passed a 45-day continuing resolution on Saturday. Previously, Speaker of the...

World Heart Day brings awareness

World Heart Day brings awareness

Cameron Jett, Editor-in-Chief October 2, 2023

As one of the most common diseases in the world, it should come as no surprise that heart disease is also the leading killer among adults worldwide.  In the U.S., over 25% of the population suffers...

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