Out With the Old, In With the New: Band Hall Being Reconstructed
(COVINGTON, La.) — The St. Paul’s band hall has been destroyed, and construction on a new one is underway. In 1966, the first band hall was constructed at a $15 thousand cost. It started as a student recreation center equipped with ping pong and pool tables, a TV, and a snack bar. At that time, […]
St. Paul’s Jumps Into Spirit Week
(COVINGTON, La.) — Even though St. Paul’s is unable to have a homecoming dance, this is not stopping Student Council from holding related activities. This week (Oct. 26 – 30) will feature dress-down days and field day activities. Because of COVID-19 restrictions, each grade will have its own individual field day during last period on […]
One Small Step Against Abortion, One Giant Leap for the Unborn
(COVINGTON, La.) — In 2019, 8,144 unborn babies were killed in Louisiana (prolifelouisiana.org). Since the landmark 1973 Supreme Court decision Row v. Wade, 61.8 million babies have been aborted in the United States. On Election Day, Nov. 3, Louisiana voters can take a strong step toward protecting women and their unborn babies with the passing […]
St. Paul’s Escapes Hammond 24-10 in Homecoming Game
(COVINGTON La.) — St. Paul’s defeated Hammond in an unsettlingly close Homecoming game last Friday night. The final score was 24-10, but the game was tied in the fourth quarter after the Tornadoes recorded a touchdown and two-point conversion. “It’s not just onto next week,” trainer Owen Crombie said. “This is going to be a […]
Authors’ Angles: Should the Saints Play at Tiger Stadium?
(COVINGTON, La.) — The New Orleans Saints and the LSU Tigers have discussed the possibility of the Saints playing games at Tiger Stadium. The Saints cannot host any fans in the Superdome while LSU hold fans at a 25% capacity. New Orleans Mayor Latoya Cantrell does not allow the Saints to have fans because of […]
Authors’ Angles: How Has Joe Burrow Performed So Far?
(COVINGTON, La.) — LSU alumnist, college football record setter, and Cincinnati Bengals rookie quarterback Joe Burrow has played four career NFL games, accumulating a 1-2-1 record. His team is currently last in their division, but his six touchdowns and two interceptions has proved impressive to many fans. He is the first rookie in NFL history […]
St. Paul’s Mourns the Death of Bro. Alfred
(COVINGTON, La.) — Instead of celebrating the birthday of beloved Bro. Alfred Baltz, FSC, St. Paul’s is mourning his passing. Bro. Alfred passed away on Sept. 9 at the age of 97. “I will always remember Bro. Alfred for his incredible work ethic,” said Kenny Sears III. Remembering the countless oak trees Bro. Alfred planted […]
The Biggest Market in America Has the Worst Sports Teams
(EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J.) — New York City has over 7 million television homes, making up six percent of the nation in that category. The city has two professional football and basketball teams. Yet none of them have proven to be worthy of the attention they get. Both the New York Jets and New York Giants […]
St. Paul’s Nine National Merit Semi-Finalists Proves Most Impressive
(COVINGTON, La.) — Davis Lagarde, Lucca Ferrante, Trey Paine, Axel Henderson, Brady Talley, Hunter Kergosien, Gabe Gros, Ben Broussard and Jake Holincheck were recently named National Merit Semi-Finalists. These are students who score in the top 1% of the nation on the PSAT. Only 16,000 students nationwide earn this title. Vageli Liokis, Cole Piazza, Aiden […]
St. Paul’s Welcomes a New Brother
(COVINGTON, La.) — St. Paul’s welcomes Bro. Javier Hansen, FSC, to the religion department. Bro. Javier, a native of San Francisco, was inspired to join the Christian Brothers while a student at St. Mary’s College of California. He has taught at schools in Philadelphia, and El Paso, but he first taught religion and physical education […]
