Rocquin selected as Woman of Excellence
Shaelyn Martinez, Staff Reporter
June 13, 2019
Filed under News, On Campus, Showcase
The Louisiana Legislative Women’s Caucus Foundation Scholarship awarded Victoria Rocquin, a junior communication major, the Women of Excellence Award this spring. The LLWCF is a nonprofit organization comprised of female legislators currently serving in the Louisiana Legislature. With a focus...
Staying cool this summer
Erica Welter, Staff Reporter
June 13, 2019
Amidst barbecues, crawfish boils, beach adventures and tubing trips, knowing how to keep cool helps ensure everyone has fun and stays safe during the hot summer months. Dr. Ryan Green, assistant professor of athletic training, discussed why it is important to stay hydrated. “Every cell, every...
A new taste in town
Jacob Summerville, Opinions Editor
June 13, 2019
Filed under News
A family-owned cafe in Hammond hosts a relaxed atmosphere while serving coffee and food to the community. Located on North Cate Street, Courtyard Cafe opened in October 2017. Owners Rose and Bryan Wong got the idea of selling Hawaiian ice and crepes while on vacation. The idea for selling coffee...
American Idol Competitor
Prakriti Adhikari, Staff Reporter
June 12, 2019
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, News, On Campus
A passion for singing led a student to Hollywood, California. Ashton Gill, a sophomore nursing major, auditioned for ABC’s competition singing program “American Idol” and got a golden ticket to Hollywood after getting a “Yes” from all three judges: Katy Perry, Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan. Gill...
Shakeup shows resiliency of newspapers in New Orleans
May 7, 2019
Filed under News
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — It’s a media shake-up that will leave New Orleans with one major newspaper, instead of two, for the first time in nearly seven years. Yet, in a way, this week’s announcement that the owners of The New Orleans Advocate have purchased The Times-Picayune shows the resiliency of print...
Brewery’s wine tasting brings people together
Zachary Araki, Assistant Editor
April 16, 2019
Beyond a night for drinking, the Red, White & Brew offers wine tastings each first and third Thursday of the month for people to socialize and learn more about wine. “If you’re interested in growing your knowledge and appreciation of wine, you do not want to miss our wine tastings,” stated Todd Delau...
Ordinances push for safety during spring break
Zachary Araki, Assistant Editor
April 16, 2019
Filed under News
For certain destinations, the arrival of spring break means a greater effort to maintain safety. Panama City Beach, Florida implemented ordinances in response to the influx of spring break visitors. Some of the laws were enforced from March 1-31. The university’s spring break is scheduled from April...
Yoga event benefits Hammond cancer center
Erica Welter, Staff Reporter
April 16, 2019
Downtown Yoga is partnering with the Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center in Hammond to present “Geaux Yoga,” an event benefiting cancer patients and their families. The event will kick off with a morning yoga class hosted by Downtown Yoga at Cate Square Park on April 22 at 9 a.m. Brenna Barzenick, co-own...
Students to advocate for higher education
Shaelyn Martinez, Staff Reporter
April 9, 2019
Filed under News
Over a thousand students, faculty and alumni from nine universities will gather to celebrate the University of Louisiana System. On April 10, "ULS Day at the Capitol" will be held on the State Capitol Lawn. The system plans for the day to be filled with activities, performances and demonstrations...
Break means refreshment
Zachary Araki, Assistant Editor
April 9, 2019
Filed under News
To catch up on assignments, relax or get away from campus, students look towards planning their spring break location. In a 2012 study by Tricia Tang of the University of Central Florida, students responded that their top five most important concerns when choosing a spring break destination were health...
Strawberry Festival is almost here
Johnathan Zeringue, Staff Reporter
April 9, 2019
Filed under News
Ponchatoula is home to a large strawberry festival of the state. Each year, numerous people from all over the world visit during one weekend to share in various cooked and strawberry-flavored foods. The 2019 Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival will take place from April 12-14. The festival is located at Me...
Sexual Harassment: addressing the issue
Maiah Woodring, Staff Reporter
April 9, 2019
Identifying what constitutes sexual harassment can be critical to confronting it. According to the National Sexual Violence Resource Center, one in five women will be raped at some point in their lives. The source also cites that 20-25% of college women and 15% of college men are victims of forced sex...
