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The Hawkeye

The Student News Site of University of Louisiana Monroe

The Hawkeye

MR. & MRS. ULM: The pageant winners led the Homecoming parade.

Homecoming parade promotes school spirit

Zoe Sissac and Amir Alnajjar October 14, 2024

Celebrating the students of “yesterday, today and tomorrow,” the annual Homecoming Parade brought generations of ULM graduates together. Current students and local alums flooded campus to witness the...

University Mile celebrates annual campuswide tradition

University Mile celebrates annual campuswide tradition

Keith Webb, Arts & Entertainment Editor October 14, 2024

Locals, young and old, mingled in a sea of yellow T-shirts Wednesday afternoon for the annual Homecoming University Mile. The route took participants on a campus tour, beginning at the International...

DO RANKS MATTER: Students and faculty debate the importance of university rankings.

Faculty, students examine university rankings

Cecil Pradhan, Contributing Writer October 14, 2024

ULM always strives to be the “Best on the Bayou.” Beyond the bayou, the university ranks No. 352 out of 436 national universities. U.S. News and World Report released its rankings for the best national...

Students, faculty voice opinions on vice presidential debate

Students, faculty voice opinions on vice presidential debate

Mae Harding, Contributing Writer October 7, 2024

Students and faculty came together across party lines to watch the first and only vice-presidential debate of 2024. Despite the candidates' differing viewpoints, many viewers appreciated both sides' respectful...

SGA President Maloney aspires to improve outreach

Audrey Blackburn, Contributing Writer October 7, 2024

Since being sworn into office, Student Government Association (SGA) President Jadyn Maloney has spearheaded improvements to student and faculty outreach. Maloney elaborated on her goal of strengthening...

CBSS keynote speaker Ryan Campbell inspires students

Alayna Pellegrin, Managing Editor October 7, 2024

The College of Business and Social Sciences (CBSS) marked the beginning of October with its annual symposium. An action-packed week of brain bowls and career-oriented sessions, the CBSS Symposium encouraged...

Walz, Vance debate key issues ahead of election

Walz, Vance debate key issues ahead of election

Nicholas Soirez, Editorial Assistant October 7, 2024

On Oct. 1, Republican Sen. J.D. Vance and Democratic Gov. Tim Walz addressed national issues in this election season's only vice-presidential debate. At the beginning of the debate, Walz declared that...

SIGMA DELTA PI: The International Spanish Honor Society holds inductions during Hispanic Heritage Month.

Hispanic Heritage Month honors faculty, students

Zoe Sissac, Editor-in-Chief September 30, 2024

¿Qué sabes sobre el Mes de la Herencia Hispana? ¿Cómo podemos celebrarlo? [What do you know about Hispanic Heritage Month? How can we celebrate it?] Lasting from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15,...

Chat with Ace promotes on-campus resources

Chat with Ace promotes on-campus resources

Alayna Pellegrin, Managing Editor September 30, 2024

The Division of Student Affairs recently launched Chat with Ace, an AI messaging tool that focuses on four areas of student life: engagement, academics, wellness and finances. Chat with Ace...

ALL ARE WELCOME:ULM has influx in students this semester.

ULM celebrates record-high enrollment

Audrey Blackburn, Contributing Writer September 30, 2024

Last week, ULM announced its highest official enrollment since 2022. The university saw a 4% overall increase in students, with a 22% increase in first-time freshmen. Lisa Miller, vice president...

OSAA prevents hazing, helps raise awareness

OSAA prevents hazing, helps raise awareness

Lauren Calhoun, Contributing Writer September 30, 2024

Hazing plagues universities nationwide; however, National Hazing Prevention Week seeks to end the scourge. During the last week of September, ULM displayed its commitment to ending hazing by...

BUILDING CONNECTIONS: Listening to students’ complaints, IT revamps the on-campus Wi-Fi system.

IT office repairs, improves Wi-Fi system

Emma Sullivan, Copy Editor September 30, 2024

While students spent the summer off campus, the Office of Information Technology (IT) overhauled ULM’s Wi-Fi system. In its ongoing effort to improve service, IT replaced over 600 access points...

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