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The Hawkeye

HEADING IN THE WRONG DIRECTION: The sculpture sits on the sidewalk between Sandel Hall and the bookstore.

Newest art installation inconveniences students

Emma Sullivan, Copy Editor September 9, 2024

Students arriving back on campus this fall were greeted by a surprise—an incoherent 12-foot-tall sculpture blocking their path to Sandel. ULM's newest art installation, "Here We Go," incorporates...

Freshmen should appreciate University 1001

Amir Alnajjar, Opinion Editor September 9, 2024

Remember wandering the halls aimlessly your freshman year. Overwhelmed and confused, you hope you found the right classroom. Most of us surely remember how nerve-wracking it was to approach our professors...

Taylor Swift should be recognized for her accomplishments, not relationships

Taylor Swift should be recognized for her accomplishments, not relationships

Sheriah Williams, Opinion Editor April 29, 2024

Taylor Swift's relationship with NFL football player Travis Kelce has recently thrust her into the media spotlight. The two started dating in September 2023, receiving attention from football fans and...

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O.J. needs to be held accountable

Dean Edwards April 29, 2024

O.J. Simpson, pro-football hall of famer, died April 18 from cancer at the age of 76. O.J. Simpson was known for many things, from playing running back for the Buffalo Bills to being accused of murdering...

Spring Fever Week disappointed students

Spring Fever Week disappointed students

Alayna Pellegrin April 22, 2024

Most students look forward to Spring Fever Week every year as a time to destress and decompress before finals. This year's Spring Fever Week was a complete disaster due to the timing, weather, and lack...

Finals worth too much, lead to unnecessary stress

Finals worth too much, lead to unnecessary stress

Keith Webb, Copy Editor April 22, 2024

As the academic year draws to a close, students are mentally bracing for the dreaded last week of school—finals week. Colleges disguise these exams as the ultimate test of a student's knowledge of a...

Letter to the Editor: LA should examine state of political leadership

Christopher Etienne April 15, 2024

In the first 100 days of the new Louisiana Republican Governor Jeff Landry and the Republican supermajorities in the House and Senate, Louisiana residents are witnessing a political leadership that does...

Letter to the Editor: On-campus residents need direct advocacy

Bryant Breksa April 15, 2024

From mold, power outages and broken A/C units to sagging ceiling tiles and “mystery stain” colored linoleum floor tiles, I, along with others, have experienced a myriad of issues while living on campus....

Letter to the Editor: Greek life is misrepresented, underappreciated at ULM

Jonah Bostick March 25, 2024

Last week, the Hawkeye published an opinion piece on Greek life and how it shouldn't be idolized by students. Not only is the subject matter within the article wrong, but it also completely misrepresents...

From the Editors: Retraction

The Hawkeye Staff March 25, 2024

We regret that our March 18, 2024, article, "Yoga guides students toward self-discovery," erroneously reported and attributed information to individuals the writer did not interview for the article. We...

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New LA concealed carry bill is full of flaws

Cameron Jett, Graduate Assistant March 25, 2024

Louisiana lawmakers and Gov. Jeff Landry have had a difficult time containing their excitement about the new concealed carry bill that's set to become law on Independence Day. The law will establish constitutional...

US TikTok ban violates free speech

US TikTok ban violates free speech

Dean Edwards March 25, 2024

The TikTok ban centers around the debate about freedom of speech rights in America and how these rights relate to foreign companies' control of media. Despite the overwhelming support for the TikTok ban...

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