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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

Employers, applicants at job impasse
Keith Webb, Editor in Chief • October 28, 2025

College students across the country are applying for jobs that may not exist. Despite a flood of “Now Hiring” signs and online postings,...

Moccasins: Bacon and Moskal’s removal
Moccasins: Bacon and Moskal’s removal
Mae Harding and Stirling Terry October 28, 2025

The hockey world is built on hard hits, both with bodies and pucks. When the Monroe Moccasins cut defenseman Seth Bacon, he traded the ice for...

History behind ‘Scream’
History behind ‘Scream’
Alayna Pellegrin, Managing Editor • October 28, 2025

Louisiana has a complex and deeply rooted history with crime, justice and systemic inequality. In each installment, I strive to approach these...

White House restricting journalism
White House restricting journalism
Rachael Boyer, Contributing Writer • October 28, 2025

Following Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s announcement of a new Pentagon press policy, Americans may soon know far less about the U.S. military....

AI forcing growth for future job market
Maria Afreen, Contributing Writer • October 28, 2025

The rise of A.I. has made problem-solving and decision-making more manageable. While artificial systems have revolutionized tasks in multiple...

When the Axeman came calling: the devil in New Orleans
When the Axeman came calling: the devil in New Orleans
Alayna Pellegrin, Managing Editor • October 21, 2025

Late into the night of March 18, 1919, the gentle hum of jazz from homes and bars drifted into the damp, dark air across the New Orlean suburbs....

Members of the marching band lined up during a football game
Marching band more than sports
Ad Arnold, Contributing Writer • October 28, 2025

Not everyone agrees on what counts as a sport. Although marching bands don’t have the same commercial success as football or basketball,...

A fan waving ULM's flag during a timeout.
Golden Eagles rule over Warhawk skies
Johnathan Warren, Sports Editor • October 28, 2025

The Warhawks traveled to Hattiesburg, Mississippi on Oct. 25 to take on the Southern Miss Golden Eagles. After a strong start, the Warhawks came...

Beyond the sidelines with Alyssa Hodges
Beyond the sidelines with Alyssa Hodges
Ainsly Harper, Contributing Writer • October 28, 2025

Most people would say that football games are an important part of supporting their school and getting involved in the community. But not many...

ULM warhawks outside hitter Aniya Hall(6) blocks the shot to earn a point for the team.
Volleyball drops two matches to Marshall
Frederick Downs, Contributing Writer • October 23, 2025

The Warhawks faced off against Marshall on Oct. 16 and Oct. 17. The results of both games would be 0-3, with the Herd winning both games. The...

Football loses home game against Troy
Football loses home game against Troy
Johnathan Warren, Sports Editor • October 21, 2025

The ULM football team came home Oct. 18, to take on Troy, and after a hard fought first half, Troy pulled away to end the game at 37-14 and...

ULM warhawks outside hitter Aniya Hall(6) blocks the shot to earn a point for the team.
GALLERY: Volleyball falls to Arkansas State in Sun Belt showdown
October 14, 2025

Sugar Building owner paints over local artists’ murals
Mae Harding, News Editor • October 14, 2025
Trunk-or-treat adds value to Halloween
Logan Buum, Contributing Writer • October 28, 2025

Trick-or-treating is baked into the identity of Halloween. Substituting another event for it seems crazy, but Trunk-or-treat has staked its claim...

Students responsible for their learning
Students responsible for their learning
Maria Afreen, Contributing Writer • October 28, 2025

When a B becomes an F, students naturally wonder who is to blame — the lecturer, the system or themselves? Professors play an important role...

What the Hawk: Halloween costumers
Stirling Terry, Opinion Editor • October 28, 2025

What is up with people being so weird about Halloween costumes? Fall is chilly and wet—not exactly the best weather for miniskirts and fishnets....

Monroe’s evil visionary: Jeremy Lucky
Stirling Terry, Opinion Editor • October 28, 2025

Evil Visions Haunted House is a terror attraction located on 2670 Garrett Rd in Monroe, Louisiana. In an interview conducted with Jeremy Lucky, he shared insight on his experience...

In conversation: art, vision, process
Alayna Pellegrin, Managing Editor • October 28, 2025

After teaching a portrait demo to ULM art students, Adam Davenport gave an artist talk about specific pieces he has created throughout his career, followed by a closing reception...

Inside the heart of Monroe’s ‘wild’ side
Inside the heart of Monroe’s ‘wild’ side
Blade Gowen, Arts & Entertainment Editor • October 28, 2025

In the heart of Monroe, the Louisiana Purchase Gardens and Zoo hums with quiet life. The calls of parrotsecho over the water; peacocks strut near the walkways, and the scent...

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Mae Harding
Mae Harding
News Editor

Mae is a junior psychology major with their sights set on medical school and a future in psychiatry, a goal they pursue despite their frequent and vocal complaints about the pre-med requirements. They...

Stirling Terry
Stirling Terry
Opinion Editor

Stirling is a junior social work major. They were born in Slidell, Louisiana, and graduated from Slidell High School. They love reading horror books and watching scary movies. They plan to become an early...

Blade Gowen
Blade Gowen
Arts & Entertainment Editor

Blade Gowen is a senior Integrated Media major. He was born in Lafayette, Louisiana, and graduated from Negreet High School in Many, Louisiana. He loves playing video games, hanging out with his friends...

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