St. Paul’s Faculty Gets Vaccinated
(COVINGTON, La.) — Thursday, Feb. 25 was a late start for St. Paul’s students, but the faculty arrived early to receive their COVID-19 vaccines now that Gov. John Bel Edwards has expanded eligibility. The setup for the event was in the new gym. Pharmacists from Braswell Drugs had tables in place for faculty and staff […]
St. Paul’s Student Council Promotes Spirit Week, Again
(COVINGTON, La.) — Normal student council activities have been dramatically reduced this school year because of COVID-19 restrictions. Behind the scenes, President Davis Lagarde and the rest of the student council has worked to implement student activities that raise school spirits while keeping the student body safe. This week is Spirit Week at St. Paul’s. […]
St. Paul’s Students Pounce on the Stock Market
(COVINGTON, La.) — The St. Paul’s Investment Club started buying and selling this school year under the direction of new teacher Shawn Mullet. The Investment Club studies the stock market – how it works and its lingo. Members choose sectors to research and make investment recommendations. Seniors Axel Henderson and Matthew Collins helped start the […]
In Memory of Robert Lee Simpson
(COVINGTON, La.) — Beloved teacher, husband, father, and friend Robert Simpson died on the evening of January 6 at the age of 51. His death came after a hard-fought battle with pancreatic cancer. Simpson is survived by his wife, Ann Koerner; children, Elias Andrew, Gabriel Thomas, Miriam Grace, Edith Clare and Sarah Frances; mother, Shirley […]
(OPINION) Predicting the Conference Championships of the 2020-2021 Playoffs
(COVINGTON, La.) — Last week’s divisional round predictions looked to be perfect until Jared Cook of the New Orleans Saints fumbled, and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers tied the game and never looked back. Only a pair of games will be played this weekend as two of the four teams remaining will punch their ticket to […]
Brady vs. Rodgers in Lambeau: A Battle of the Bays
(GREEN BAY, Wis.) — To understand the case for Tom Brady as the greatest quarterback in NFL history, one can look at this season alone. Brady is back in a conference championship game for the 14th time in his career. He has taken the Buccaneers to the playoffs for the first time since 2007. Brady […]
Pixar Does Some Soul Searching
(COVINGTON, La.) — Walt Disney Pictures gave movie fans a gift when it released Pixar’s animated Soul on Christmas Day. Jamie Foxx stars as the voice of Joe Gardner, a middle school band teacher who gets the opportunity of his life to play at one of the top jazz clubs in his hometown of New […]
Basketball Wolves Open Season With Sixteen Wins
(COVINGTON, La.) — The St. Paul’s Basketball Wolves entered the 2020-2021 season looking to rebound from a quarterfinal exit in last year’s Division 1 playoffs. The program has complemented its historical 2017-2018 season with a pair of late postseason exits. The Wolves have won 135 games over their last five seasons. The last five years […]
(OPINION) Predicting the Divisional Round of the 2020-2021 NFL Playoffs
(COVINGTON, La.) — After going 4-2 in game predictions last week, a new round of NFL playoff football presents itself with the eight remaining teams. Packers v. Rams: Aaron Rodgers and Davante Adams are the most consistent QB and WR duo in the NFL this year. Although the Rams have two of the best defensive […]
(OPINION) Predicting the First Round of the 2020-2021 NFL Playoffs
(COVINGTON, La.) — Super Wild-Card Weekend begins on January 6 with the most playoff games played in one round in NFL history. Saints v. Bears: Drew Brees is likely to retire at the end of this season, according to reports, making the Saints desperate for a playoff run. However, the Bears’ offense has been putting […]
