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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

Steps must be taken to curb climate change

Steps must be taken to curb climate change

Nic Soirez, Editorial Assistant October 7, 2024

Some news sources consider Hurricane Helene to be one of the strongest and deadliest hurricanes since Hurricane Katrina. The reported death toll from the Category 4 storm has reached 215 people, with hundreds...

Residential Life needs to combat mold issues, pest infestations

Jasmine Henson, Contributing Writer October 7, 2024

Imagine stepping out of the shower to wear your pajamas and favorite fuzzy socks. All seems well until something brushes against your leg. You watch in silent horror as a cricket skitters across the floor....

ULM's pet policies protect students, animals

ULM’s pet policies protect students, animals

Mallory LeBoeuf, Contributing Writer October 7, 2024

As someone considering registering an animal to live on campus, I realized how lengthy the process can be. Filling out forms, consulting doctors and planning multiple vet visits — registering an emotional...

Switch to Canvas benefits students, faculty

Switch to Canvas benefits students, faculty

Mae Harding, Contributing Writer September 30, 2024

ULM’s sudden shift from Moodle to Canvas threw professors and students into a whirlwind of confusion. Due to the unexpected switch, many professors scrambled to adapt to the onslaught of...

‘Good luck, babe’ canceling Chappell Roan

‘Good luck, babe’ canceling Chappell Roan

Stirling Terry, Contributing Writer September 30, 2024

Critics have targeted Chappell Roan for her response to a photographer who yelled at her during the VMAs. Her actions prompted supposed fans to cancel her because they thought she should have...

Arabs deserve long-awaited justice, freedom from hate

Arabs deserve long-awaited justice, freedom from hate

Amir Alnajjar, Opinion Editor September 30, 2024

My father, Esaam Alnajjar, moved to the United States from Jordan in the ‘90s, excited at the prospect of helping people as a doctor. He did not expect the stares and slurs he would encounter...

ULM's bookstore overcharges students for merchandise

ULM’s bookstore overcharges students for merchandise

Jasmine Henson, Guest Contributor September 23, 2024

Calling all Warhawk fans. Want a new ULM t-shirt, hoodie or hat to wear at the next sporting event? You also have other choices, such as cozy gloves or Fossil watches. If this sounds appealing, look no...

Harris triumphs over Trump in debate

Harris triumphs over Trump in debate

Nic Soirez, Editorial Assistant September 23, 2024

After the presidential debate, one clear winner remained standing — Kamala Harris. Harris dissected Trump's responses, countering his incoherent statements with cold hard facts. While Trump bragged...

Trump's comments devastate Haitian community

Trump’s comments devastate Haitian community

Stirling Terry, Guest Contributor September 23, 2024

After former President Donald Trump claimed during a debate that Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio, were “eating pets,” the outrageous statement quickly went viral. You could not scroll through...

Should parents be charged for their child's crimes?

Should parents be charged for their child’s crimes?

Audrey Blackburn, Contributing Writer September 16, 2024

On September 4, 14-year-old suspect Colt Gray opened fire in Apalachee High School, killing four and injuring nine. He used a rifle gifted to him by his father, Colin Gray. Two days later, Piedmont Judicial...

Online learning benefits students, revolutionizes education

Online learning benefits students, revolutionizes education

Mae Harding, Guest Contributor September 16, 2024

Think back to when schools suddenly shut down due to the rapid spread of COVID-19. Despite the panic and chaos that ensued, the pandemic has resulted in many positive changes to our education system. Seeing...

University rankings should not sway future freshmen

University rankings should not sway future freshmen

Cecil Pradhan, Guest Contributor September 16, 2024

You just finished high school and now face an important decision: Which college is the right choice? Every year, high school seniors face this difficult life-altering question. The correct answer is not...

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