Editor’s note: though we are typically a news outlet, we got haunted by a ghost this Halloween season. They made us publish the following fiction—or is this just a reported piece? Spooky. Story by Samarah Bentley, sophomore at Lycée Français de la Nouvelle Orleans Carina had a Halloween party to set up. But first and… Read More »October’s Guard
Mentored by Tyler Kaufman, JRNOLA’s Phillip Petty III, Chris Taylor and Wyatt Vaughn were equipped with professional photo equipment, compliments of Canon USA, to cover the 2018 R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl, on Saturday, Dec. 15th. Special thanks to Kaufman,…
By Jacklyn Leo, freshman at Lusher Charter School “FRENCH”, originally titled “Les Blue Blanc Rouge de Mes Cheveux” (translated to the ‘blue white and red of my hair’) is a beautifully made film with an excellently expressed message that resonates…
Story by Christopher Taylor, sophomore at SJBP STEM Magnet High School Program. On April 5, 2003, Dwyane Wade capped off a standout college career by leading the Marquette Golden Eagles to New Orleans to face the Kansas Jayhawks in the…
Story and photos by Chris Taylor, sophomore at St. John the Baptist High School STEM Magnet Program The (13-13) New Orleans Pelicans hosted and would be defeated by the (14-9) Memphis Grizzlies in the final game of their three-game homestand…
By Jacklyn Leo and Taylor Pittman. With Guest Photographer Scott Anderson, www.anderson.camera Although it isn’t quite Mardi Gras yet, there are still plenty of events around New Orleans to hold you over. One of those events in particular was the…
By Jacklyn Leo, freshman at Lusher Charter School; Mentored by Allison McCarroll For 300 years, New Orleans has been a city for the arts. It started with music and dance, but has now evolved into a place that not only…
Story and Photos By Phillip Petty III, freshman at St. Augustine High School The Pelicans suffered their fourth straight loss on Monday night against the Boston Celtics. After losing to the Celtics they dropped below .500. Three main reasons why…
By Taylor Pittman, sophomore at McDonogh 35 Senior High School, mentored by Allison McCarroll How much do you think a freezing night, a long line and an hour registration is worth? To some people, it was apparently worth an 80…
By Chris Taylor, Photos by Wyatt Vaughn; Mentored by Nick Boulet The New Orleans Saints (9-1) return to the Mercedes-Benz Superdome to take on divisional rival the Atlanta Falcons (5-6). After the black and gold dominated the Philadelphia Eagles 48-7,…
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