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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

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...

Students need to avoid burnout

Students need to avoid burnout

Amir Alnajjar March 25, 2024

After surviving the dreaded week of midterms, students expected a break in assignments and tests. Instead, they find themselves ensnared in the relentless grip of burnout. This isn't just about feeling...

ACES program promotes inclusivity

Alayna Pellegrin March 17, 2024

 ULM’s Academics, Career, Engagement and Support (ACES) provides a great resource for adults with intellectual disabilities because it allows them to develop social and career readiness skills.  ...

Hawkeye staff shares unpopular opinions

Hawkeye Staff March 17, 2024

Keith Webb: End overhead lighting Overhead lighting is costly. It also provides no benefit other than potentially better lighting than back-lit lights. Personally, overhead lighting gives me one too many...

Greek life should not be idolized by students

Dean Edwards March 17, 2024

Greek life is a staple of college campuses, which raises an important question: Is the fascination with Greek life warranted? Spoiler alert, it is not. Students can pick and choose which organization to...

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