Escapology: Can You Become The Next Houdini?
(COVINGTON, La.) – What is Escapology? Escapology features multiple themed escape rooms consisting of five different challenges. In the escape rooms the players are given one hour to escape. While in the room, each team is given three hints so choose wisely. The time and place can range from Egypt to 1928 to Atlanta in […]
The Life of the Basketball Star With Special Needs
(COVINGTON, La) — Michael Lucio is an 18 year old junior at St. Paul’s School and is a team favorite on the varsity basketball team. He is a part of the CORE pack, which is the special needs program at St. Paul’s. There are currently nine students in the program, and Michael is one of […]
(Smarticle) Oceans in Crisis: Don’t Eat The Yellow Plastic
(COVINGTON, La.) — Have you been recycling? If not, let’s have a little chat about the importance of the ocean and the fish that inhabit it. With fishing contributing 1.5 trillion dollars to the economy each year, millions depend upon it for their livelihood, specifically in impoverished countries with little other employment opportunities. In fact, […]
The Big Three: Streaming Services Pros and Cons
(COVINGTON, La.) — There are several different services to stream popular shows and movies, but which is best for what? The main choices for streaming shows are Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime Video. No two streaming services are alike, with pros and cons to each. Starting off with Netflix, it has one of the cheapest […]
(OPINION) The Ultraboost 19 is a New Take On a Classic Design. Whether or Not It Looks Good is Up To You.
(COVINGTON, La.) — The Adidas Ultraboost is one of the most iconic shoes to be released in the last decade. Known for its style and extreme comfort, the Ultraboost has earned a place in the hearts of many. The Ultraboost has been released in four different iterations, the 1.0, 2.0, 3.0 and 4.0, each one […]
Juniors Embark On National History Day Project
(COVINGTON, La.) St. Paul’s Honors U.S. History students are participating in this year’s National History Day competition, an international contest that starts with a regional competition at the World War II Museum. “The skills students must utilize for the NHD projects are the skills most beneficial in higher education. This year the social studies department is […]
[satire] CRY WOLF: Planet Fitness Offering Realistic New Year’s Membership that Expires After Two Weeks
Cry Wolf Satirical News (HAMPTON, Nh.) National fitness gym franchise Planet Fitness is now offering prospective gym members a realistic New Year’s membership that automatically expires after two weeks, according to a statement released Tuesday by the company. “Here at Planet Fitness, we are all about inclusion,” the statement read. “So we thought it was […]
JG’s Music Review: 6LACK Shines at the Joy Theater
(COVINGTON, La.) — 6LACK performed at the Joy Theater this past weekend and I was fortunate enough to be able to attend. My wonderful girlfriend surprised me with the 6LACK tickets at the Joy Theater. The Joy Theater is in downtown New Orleans on Canal Street. This historic theater opened up in 1947, and was […]
Amazon’s Expansion is Killing American Retail
Various Amazon shipments in transit. (Credit- Bloomberg) Gone are the days of early morning stampedes on Black Friday As the holidays draw closer, business statistics reveal shopping trends from all across the country. Marketing analysts indicate that a record $7.9 billion was spent by online shoppers on Thanksgiving and Black Friday alone, resulting in the […]
Hunting Season Over: The Rise and Fall of Kareem Hunt
(COVINGTON, La.) — Kareem Hunt is a former NFL Running back of the Kansas City Chiefs and is one of the most special talents at his position in this generation. After an injury propelled him into a starting role for his NFL debut, he exploded for 246 yards and 3 touchdowns. Later that season, he […]
