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Behind the scenes of Hammond’s Krewe of Omega

Dasyonne Brashear, Yearbook Editor-In-Training • January 16, 2023

The Krewe of Omega is a community-oriented organization founded by the Alpha Tau Omega fraternity in 1986. Being a part of a Mardi Gras krewe may look simple, but it takes a year’s worth of planning...

Local parade celebrates Mardi Gras history

Maggie Tregre, Staff Reporter • February 18, 2020

Mardi Gras season has once again come to Louisiana, and Tangipahoa Parish has already begun to celebrate. Mardi Gras is French for Fat Tuesday, which is the day before Ash Wednesday, the start of Lent....

Krewe of Omega celebrates heritage and pride

Madeline Cancienne, Staff Reporter • February 27, 2019

The Krewe of Omega, which began in 1986 by the Alpha Tau Omega fraternity, is a local social organization that strives to build friendships while celebrating Louisiana heritage and Tangipahoa Parish pride. Cathy...

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