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The Hawkeye

The Student News Site of University of Louisiana Monroe

The Hawkeye

The Student News Site of University of Louisiana Monroe

The Hawkeye

Seed copyrighting harms farmers

Emma Sullivan, Opinion Editor May 6, 2025

Ever since humans first learned to grow their own food, farmers have been saving seeds to produce the next crop. This practice has been essential for over a millennium since it encourages sustainability...

The impact of mental health on academic performance

Alysse Wallace, Contributing Writer May 6, 2025

In recent years, the conversation around mental health has become more prominent, and for good reason. Mental health is a crucial aspect of overall well-being that significantly affects various areas of...

The American Dream dies along with hopes for a better Trump presidency

Nicholas Soirez, Editorial Assistant May 6, 2025

The first one hundred days of Donald Trump’s presidency have gone by, and with it our hopes that somehow things will not be so bad. So far, Trump seizing political power is worse than any of us could...

To e- or not to e-: physical books vs. digital books

To e- or not to e-: physical books vs. digital books

Maddalyn Doughtie, Contributing Writer April 15, 2025

For as long as they have been circulating through schools, e-books have been pitted against physical textbooks. Though educators, parents and researchers compare the two media’s effectiveness, the only...

Students should take action against fascism

Students should take action against fascism

Nicholas Soirez, Editorial Assistant April 15, 2025

Given the constant barrage of bad news saturating our media environment, it is easy to feel overwhelmed. From the widespread misinformation to the blatant attacks on human rights, the Trump administration’s...

Fast fashion: the true cost of trendy clothes

Fast fashion: the true cost of trendy clothes

Ad Arnold, Contributing Writer April 15, 2025

Sites such as Shein and Temu that sell trendy clothes at low prices have allowed fast fashion to dominate the textile scene. According to earth.org, fast fashion companies are those “whose business model...

Big contracts for the few, struggles for the rest

Big contracts for the few, struggles for the rest

Prasanna Jha, Co-Sports Editor April 8, 2025

A long-held debate over whether professional athletes deserve their large salaries continues today. Although players work hard, attract attention and entertain millions, the salary gap between them and...

Fascists’ close-minded beliefs lack intellect

Nicholas Soirez, Editorial Assistant April 8, 2025

Fascists perceive new knowledge that runs contrary to their worldview as a threat, which is why they show disdain for intellectuals, scientists and academics alike. Anti-science movements today are often...

White House X account posts inexcusable tweet

White House X account posts inexcusable tweet

Stirling Terry, Contributing Writer April 8, 2025

On March 27, ‘The White House’ X account retweeted a post that displayed an artificially generated image of Virginia Bosora-Gonzalez. In addition to the terrible use of A.I. in the image, this post...

Wake up call, the harm of early classes on student health

Poojah Chapagain, Contributing Writer April 8, 2025

If you saw me last semester, you would think I was being chased by zombies. Because I would have to wake up well before the sun rose, I would be exhausted by the time I got to my 8 a.m. lecture. Thankfully,...

Texas house bill threatens trans rights

Texas house bill threatens trans rights

Keith Webb, Arts & Entertainment Editor April 1, 2025

A recent Texas bill proposed by Rep. Tom Oliverson seeks to allow transgender people to be jailed and fined up to 10 years and $10,000, respectively, for identifying as their preferred gender. This includes...

Fascism corrupts people, erodes human rights

Fascism corrupts people, erodes human rights

Nicholas Soirez, Editorial Assistant April 1, 2025

In last week’s column, we discussed how the Trump administration and right-wing extremists use fearmongering and misinformation to garner support for their actions against marginalized groups. Now, let...

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