by Pia Heyert Mardi Gras is one of the most crazy and festive times in New Orleans. There are many different parades which all feature a different krewe. A krewe is a group of people in which members pay to participate and ride on floats in the various parades. The members each ride on a… Read More Mardi Gras and the Muses Factor
by Kyia Smith She was a 2014 graduate of a university called Xavier And even though he didn’t know, he still could’ve saved her Life, but instead it was all a blur And we get used to these things that normally occur Because while they’re happening we don’t pay attention; we’re not sure She wasn’t… Read More “Be Appreciative”
by Keyira Swearington New Orleans is the heart of murders in the southern region. It’s where innocent people, family members and kids are torn violently from their homes and families; it is where people have to follow rules and regulations just so they do not get killed. The murder rate in new Orleans is about… Read More Living With Death
by Kerri Rose Throughout New Orleans’ rich, cultural history, crime and violence have always been a large blot in its manuscript. It stands alone on the page, ripping apart families and driving discrimination up the wall. However, this also means that is has gotten more attention towards its eradication than other problems in the city.… Read More Crime Awareness – A Way of Life
by Anusha Rainey Voodoo has, for years, been depicted with scary dolls, zombies, and black magic rituals. If a traveler comes to New Orleans, it becomes a fun gimmick for tourists. But really, voodoo isn’t satanic and isn’t a tourist attraction. The religion that is voodoo derives from a number of spiritual beliefs from a… Read More Voodoo: A New Orleans’ Connection
by Alejandra Vargas My name is Alejandra Vargas. I am as student at Morris Jeff High School. I am from Honduras. The plight and journey of immigrants is close to my heart. I also have a deep interest in art and I was always curious how foreign artists survived not only in the USA, but… Read More A Latino Artist Pursuing His Dream… Far From Home
By Molly Kellogg This past Thursday evening, the three Louisiana Gubernatorial candidates took the stage in dramatic fashion: Representative Ralph Abraham, businessman Eddie Rispone, and sitting Governor John Bel Edwards, trading shots and floating vague comments all evening. “We have the highest sales tax in the nation, and that’s why we’ve lost more jobs than… Read More ALL THAT GLISTERS IS NOT GOLD: JOHN BEL EDWARDS GLEAMS OVER OPPONENTS IN THURSDAY EVENING GUBERNATORIAL DEBATE
By Jon Klein On September 15th, a rematch eight months overdue ensued between the Saints and the Rams. After the heartbreaking loss to Los Angeles in the NFC Championship game in January, a Week 2 match up seemed like a perfect time for cable to stage Drew Brees and the rest of New Orleans… Read More Two Thumbs Down: What Drew Brees’ injury means for the Saints season and how the city of New Orleans is responding
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