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Creativity in arts amidst AI
The Hawkeye
Walking through the hallways of ULM, you spot them instantly: registered student organization (RSO) flyers with glossy textures and slightly warped fonts. As AI-generated content becomes more common in everyday media, its use in creative work inspires conversations among student artists about where the technology belongs in the creative process. The lack of
Players to Watch: A look at ULM soccer’s season ahead
The Hawkeye
With Sun Belt Conference play underway, it’s a good time to get to know ULM women’s soccer players along with head coach Antony Blackburn. The Warhawks had a rough start with two conference game losses, both ending in 1 – 0. With the addition of new players and head coach Blackburn, ULM is working to...
Women’s soccer braves early setbacks
The Hawkeye
During the opening minutes of the game, James Madison created the first scoring opportunity when Samantha DeGuzman attempted a shot toward the bottom right at 5:38. Still, ULM goalkeeper Jen Handy made the save. 10 seconds later, Ginny Lackey’s attempt went wide right. At 7:39, the Warhawks were called for being offside, and the Dukes...
Sports betting bad for sports
The Hawkeye
In the past five or so years, sports gambling has risen higher than most other pastimes. According to Statista, gross revenue increased from $0.4 billion to $17 billion between 2018 and 2025. Americans are wasting their money on sports betting, and the popularity is only rising. Out of the estimated four million people who bet...
ULM drops 0-4 after homecoming loss
The Hawkeye
ULM’s struggles continue to persist following a 45-17 loss to Florida Atlantic. While ULM was able to keep up for most of the first half, key mistakes from the special teams allowed FAU to keep ahead of ULM and ultimately pull away in the second half. A weak secondary performance also frequently hurt ULM throughout...
Objectifying women: a poor strategy
The Hawkeye
How far are brands willing to test ethics to get attention? In an era where publicity is currency, shock advertisements have become many brands’ quick fix to gain attention. Sydney Sweeney’s Novig “Just Sports” ad is one recent example of this outrage inducing tactic. When companies produce media that stresses the line between ethics and...
Growing up after the towers collapse
The Hawkeye
25 years ago, nearly 3,000 people lost their lives in one of the deadliest attacks on American soil since the Civil War. For the majority of people reading this article, the towers fell before we were born, yet we still know the feeling of watching a tragedy unfold in real time: The shaky cellphone footage,...
Homecoming needs to shift its focus
The Hawkeye
ULM students watch campus transform for Homecoming. From organization displays to court campaigns, a week of events builds toward the football game and the crowning of Homecoming royalty. For some students, it is one of the most exciting weeks of the semester; for others, it feels like watching the same popularity contest unfold year after...
ULM Hoco queen Austin revisits past
The Hawkeye
Members of ULM’s Homecoming court often carry a deep passion for the university. For some graduates, that passion fades with time—but it never did for 2012 ULM Homecoming queen Kylie Austin. Austin’s love of school and service began at West Ouachita High School, where she balanced cheerleading and a long list of clubs. Meanwhile, she...
Emily Williamson Lab plans to rebuild
The Hawkeye
Four years ago, a fire destroyed the Emily Williamson Laboratory School. On Sept. 24, ULM broke ground Sept. 24 on the Freddy and Reba Nolan Early Childhood Hall, which will bring the school back to its original location. Kade Brandon, the project’s architect, said contractors will fence in the new facility. Additionally, the building will...
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