Erick Barker and Omari Timmerman On Mardi Gras, the sounds of men, women, and children screaming to the people of  Zulu as they pass by on their parade floats is breathtaking to the bystanders that wish they had their precious coconuts that the krewe decorated. Meanwhile as the floats go by, the second liners are… Read More Zulu, a New Orleans Institution

Semaj Barthelemy, De´Aundre Rumley, and Cornel Baker In the city of New Orleans crime is the stealer of life. The youth are more and more focused on the street than focused in school. Since our youth are focused on it we should try our hardest to get them out of it. The streets are no… Read More Youth Off Streets

Savannah Ward, Esteysi Rochez, and Megan Rincon “I’m from Honduras, I’m Garifuna and New Orleans is my new home” said Jenny Solis. Ms. Solis has been working hard to reach the American dream. She had many different jobs when she arrived to New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina. She was the only person from her family… Read More Tambien Estamos Aqui (We’re Here Too)

Alaycia Esteen and Dean Jourdan There are many stories of Latinos coming to America, but they aren’t told how they want them to be told. Damaris, an eleven year old Honduran girl, experiences a tragic ending to her way of life in Tocoa and is shaken by a terrifying journey. “So. My name is Damaris… Read More Ven, Mi Hija (Come, My Daughter)

Jada London, Za’kyrah McDonald, and Rashad Spears Smells of oysters, alligator, and beignets in the air as you walk down the aisle of the French Market with smiling faces passing by. As you walk you might notice a very stylish type of shirt, a beautifully decorative necklace with your name or initials on it, or… Read More The Oldest Market

Amparo Eddington, Nigel LeBlanc, and Sylas Mitchell On your way to school you pass over a bridge and you notice joggers, dogs, and bikers but then it crosses your mind: How come I’ve never seen a skater around before? Little did you know, right under the bridge, lies Parasite Skatepark. A place where people can… Read More A Skater’s Oasis

Melany Cutno, Taylor Quincy and Kyler Franklin Throughout New Orleans you can hear the rhythm, the sound, and the beat coming from the city’s many talented musicians. As long as the music is playing, the city’s spirit will never die.   In the Crescent City, music is very diverse and vibrant. Music in New Orleans… Read More Next Star in Line

Taylor Lonzo and Jaudai Vappie In the United States today, muslims are often perceived as enemies.  But it’s not entirely their fault.  The media and hateful, ignorant politicians are partially responsible for the widespread misunderstanding of muslims and their culture in the western world.  In search for an easily presentable and compelling story, the media… Read More A Message of Peace

Amelie Jones and Daria Jones Walking into the green house, a pit bull named Frida and a small yorkie named Hannah rushed to greet all three of us at the door. Mary Horne, the dog rescuer, was quick to explain how she had rescued these dogs and how they now lived with her, and it… Read More Mary the Dog Rescuer

Quasjale Selders, Ndeya Lewis, and Kaila Kelly Living in the South, it’s not common to see an interracial couple. Racism and discrimination make it difficult for society to accept two people of different racial ethnic groups being together. People in interracial relationships can end up cracking under the pressure from others, and they sometimes abandon… Read More If You Like it, I Love it