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Growing up after the towers collapse
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, the death toll climbing in real time, the numbness of refreshing a page you know will not say anything good.
Teens, social media, and image-based abuse
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How sleep changes across later life, and what it means for mental health
Think about the last time you had a bad night of sleep: maybe you snapped at someone you care about over something tiny or felt overwhelmed by emails that would not normally faze you. Then, after a few nights of better sleep, those same situations often felt manageable again. Poor sleep is increasingly recognised as a key factor in mental health. For example, people with insomnia are 10 times more likely to develop depression, and 17 times more likely to develop anxiety (Taylor et al., 2005).
Lesbian community demands respect
Lesbian Visibility Week (LVW) was created in 1990 by a group of activists in West Hollywood who were sick of watching the city’s massive Pride events celebrate gay men while they got treated like an afterthought. The week regained momentum around 2020 because, even in an era of rainbow corporate logos and “Love is Love” t-shirts, we were still left out. Despite the history and the very obvious name, year after year I watch bisexual women treat our one dedicated week like an open invitation.
Visbar serves unique buzz to Monroe
A special kind of exhaustion hits you towards the end of the spring semester—the kind where your brain feels static and the idea of relaxing somehow sounds like just another task on your to-do list. After a week of lectures and tests, my friends and I needed something different. Not a loud bar. Not another coffee shop where you hover awkwardly by the counter, hoping a seat opens up. Just a place where we could exhale, actually hear one another and maybe even get some studying done.
Fake allyship ends where love begins
A telling disparity marks how queer media is consumed and celebrated. As a lesbian who is chronically online, I have watched the recent explosion of queer content with complicated feelings. On one hand, we have “Heated Rivalry”—a gay male hockey romance that has dominated social media, received breathless coverage and more. On the other, Netflix’s announcement that Bridgerton season five would feature its first lesbian romance was met not with celebration, but with division, criticism and outrage.
The privilege of centrist viewpoints
‘The truth lies somewhere in the middle’ is a phrase often used by centrists and political bystanders who are privileged enough to afford to not care; it is a deceptively intuitive statement that insists that the ‘correct’ option is always a compromise between two sides—an assumption that is too simple to be anything but false. Not choosing a side is not just intellectually lazy—it is a luxury.
Packing, policies and protection: the move-out lowdown
Anyone living in the dorms has gone through the hassle of the winter-break moveout. Even if you are returning in the spring, you have to ensure that your room is spotless and haul everything off of the floor. While I used to think these policies were just pointless busywork, understanding their reasoning has allowed me to appreciate their purpose. I have always wondered why apartment residents get to stay over break while dorm dwellers are not afforded the same option.
The melatonin scare: how a headline hijacks science
A recently released American Heart Association (AHA) released an abstract that has many wondering if a good night’s rest is really worth it. The study, which was On Nov. 3, 2025, found that melatonin, an over-the-counter sleep aid taken by 27% of American adults according to UC Davis Health, is associated with an 89% higher risk of heart failure.
Undergrad students deserve same treatment as grad students
One of the biggest differences between undergrad and graduate school besides the price is the consideration of student time and convenience. While some of these practices could be difficult to apply to undergraduate programs, imitating some of these policies would make classes more accessible and productive. At ULM’s College of Pharmacy (COP), all lectures are recorded and posted on Canvas.
‘Bad posture’ does not actually exist
From taking hats off inside to keeping elbows off the table, many antiquated habits still have a strong hold on modern society. The idea of bad posture is one of these notions that have unfortunately been accepted as fact. Slouching is not your enemy—static posture is. The extreme chest up, shoulders back posture has a long history.
Sabrina Carpenter misses with new album
Actress, songwriter and singer Sabrina Carpenter has recently run into some controversy after the release of her most recent album, ‘Man’s Best Friend.’ Though some fans have taken to her defense, the imagery employed along with her past references to questionable media make this album more nefarious than it seems. The album art features Carpenter kneeling next to a suited figure. One hand is braced on the ground while the other caresses the figure’s knee.
Smartphone bans in schools are not associated with better mental wellbeing or reduced screen-time out of school
Young people are growing up in an increasingly digital world, with 95% of 12- to 15-year-olds in the UK owning a smartphone (Statistica, 2024) and 92% using social media (Ofcom, 2024). Concerns have emerged about the potential effects of excessive smartphones and social media use on young people’s mental health, including links to poorer depression, anxiety, and poorer sleep (Demirci et al., 2015; Odgers & Jensen, 2020; Yang et al., 2020). However, research findings remain mixed and inconsistent.
Seed copyrighting harms farmers
Ever since humans first learned to grow their own food, farmers have been saving seeds to produce the next crop. This practice has been essential for over a millennium since it encourages sustainability and stronger crops. Unfortunately, the relatively new idea of copyrighting seeds has all but put an end to this traditional relationship. Large agribusiness corporations patent the seeds, effectively turning them into intellectual property.
The cost of Louisiana's gun control laws
According to ULM Police Department's director, Tom Torregrossa, officers apprehended Moya A. Ellis on March 19 after receiving reports of a suspicious person. Police found that Ellis was in possession of methamphetamine, a glass pipe and a 6mm pistol. As this story spreads around campus, it is clearer than ever that our state's overly lenient gun control endangers us all. NRA-ILA explains that Louisiana has some of the least restrictive gun control laws in the United States.
As the economy changes, so should the minimum wage
34 states have a minimum wage higher than $7.25/hour. Maine, for example, has its minimum wage set at $14.65/hour according to the National Conference of State Legislatures. Louisiana is one of only five states that have not adopted a state minimum. Because of this insultingly low wage, many workers are forced to live below the poverty line.
“Flow” changes direction for indie films
After a series of box office flops from Disney, many went into indie production “Flow” with low hopes, prepared to sit through the same tropes and overused animation style we expect from big producers. “Flow” exceeded expectations through its unique characters and exploration of themes that speak to the core of human nature. Set in a post-human world, “Flow” follows the story of a cat fighting to survive a catastrophic flood.
ULM presses buttons with elevator access debate.
Almost every student and employee at ULM has been a victim of the stairs in the academic buildings: the higher your destination, the more you dread the journey. Save for Sandel Hall, most people don’t have access to the elevators in the academic buildings. With the elevators sitting seemingly vacant, many students wonder why they aren’t open for everyone to use . Though it is inconvenient for many people, the limited access to the elevators greatly benefits the people who actually need it.
Res Life closes curtains on window decorations
If you’ve ever walked past University Suites , you’ve likely noticed the colorful flag hanging in one of the first-floor windows. That’s me! When I was assigned to my street facing room nearly two years ago, I decided to hang a lesbian pride flag so that I could open my blinds without being plainly visible to the outside world. Not only does it serve as a privacy screen, but the flag serves as an important reminder of the stubborn existence of queer people.
Mapping Coastal Marine Habitats Using UAV and Multispectral Satellite Imagery in the NEOM Region, Northern Red Sea
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UPD bans electric scooters on campus
On Aug. 30, the University Police Department (UPD) sent out an email reminding students about the ban on electric scooters, also known as Skywalkers. This came after what UPD described as “concerning behavior” on campus.
Is a sleep intervention delivered by non-expert practitioners feasible for youth mental health?
Poor sleep is like an unwanted companion – it sticks around and can negatively impact your mental health. Sleep difficulties are incredibly common among young people and are often linked with mental health challenges.
IT office repairs, improves Wi-Fi system
While students spent the summer off campus, the Office of Information Technology (IT) overhauled ULM’s Wi-Fi system. In its ongoing effort to improve service, IT replaced over 600 access points and added more than 60 in residential and academic buildings. An access point (AP) is a piece of hardware that connects your device and the internet. Like a bridge, APs have a maximum capacity, limiting the number of students who can use on-campus Wi-Fi. When the hardware ages, the AP becomes less efficient.
Newest art installation inconveniences students
Students arriving back on campus this fall were greeted by a surprise—an incoherent 12-foot-tall sculpture blocking their path to Sandel. ULM’s newest art installation, “Here We Go,” incorporates the future aspirations of students and faculty into the design. Unfortunately, the university did not consider student input when choosing the statue’s location. Many students take issue with the sculpture’s location.
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