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Water ski comes in second at nationals

The Hawkeye

The University of Louisiana Monroe water ski team traveled to Rio Linda, California on October 15-17 for the NCWSA Division I and Division II National Championships. The team placed second overall, finishing only 295 points behind long-time rival, the University of Louisiana-Lafayette. ULM water ski totaled 12,455 points, led by Clarens Lavau with 1,665 poin

ULM gets swept in back-to-back games

The Hawkeye

ULM volleyball played conference opponent Southern Miss on Oct. 15th and 16th. Going into the series with Southern Miss, the Warhawks were 1-5 in conference play. On Oct. 15, ULM was swept 0-3; the first two sets were close, but the third ended with an eight-point loss. On Oct. 16th, ULM lost 3-1; ULM won...

What draws ULM students to horror?

The Hawkeye

Halloween is close at claw and although Monroe’s weather doesn’t feel particularly autumnal, the spirit is in the air. Campus has several upcoming Halloween-themed events, such as horror movie viewings, costume parties and workshops on horror media. But what draws students to horror in the first place? Junior English major Liz Traylor enjoys horror as...

Fall festivities flourish at Indian Village Harvest Farm

The Hawkeye

Visiting a pumpkin patch is one of fall’s most popular traditions, and Indian Village Harvest Farm in Calhoun keeps that tradition alive with seasonal activities for all ages. Located at 1976 Guyton Swamp Road, the farm offers families a place to enjoy Halloween festivities and celebrate the autumn season. Owners William and Rebecca Cook aim...

Is true crime essential to the season?

The Hawkeye

Halloween, one of the most popular times of the year, is known for its frightening festivities, overindulging in sweets and flaunting enchanting costumes. As chilling winds blow and brown-and-orange leaves descend towards the ground, horror and thriller viewership surges with the arrival of fall. The thrill associated with these genres around the spooky seas

Monroe could use more fall

The Hawkeye

For many college students, fall is one of the most anticipated times of the year. The air becomes cooler; Homecoming brings school spirit to campus, and Halloween gives people an excuse to dress up and have fun. Though there are a handful of annual events students and locals look forward to, ULM and the surrounding...

SNL opener elicits wave of feminism

The Hawkeye

Shane Gillis opened for “Saturday Night Live” on Oct. 12 with a joke that echoed a reality many women know too well: “I have not been to the gym in so long. I just did not know they dress like whores now.” Not many viewers can recall the rest of the night’s performances, as they...

Family Day Tailgate on the Bayou: ULM vs LA Tech

The Hawkeye

Oct. 17- The sound of Warhawk fans, the smell of tailgate food, and the excitement of the reignited I-20 rivalry brought families together at the University of Louisiana Monroe for Family Day. The event gave students of ULM an opportunity to step away from their everyday activities and connect with their loved ones on campus...

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