This story was originally published in an ongoing partnership with The Gambit. The following is that article, verbatim. For two months this past spring, Tajh Watts used his bed as a school desk, propping two laptops against pillows each morning as he hunched over, diligently taking notes under the blue glow of his neon lights… Read More »Can schools make a…
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,…
By Phillip Petty III, freshman at St. Augustine High School Saturday night, while the Pelicans beat up on the Nuggets in the Smoothie King Center, Kids Night stole the show whenever the team wasn’t, with entertainment for the kids and…
by Wyatt Vaughn Posting a 140-126 win, the Pelicans proved tonight that by reaching 10-7 on the year, they are truly a team of streaks. After winning their first four, they lost six in a row, just to win five…
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