(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, […]
(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 […]
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 […]
(Smarticle) In Defense of “Modern” Art (No, You Couldn’t Have Done That)
(COVINGTON, La.) — In today’s world, specifically in southeast Louisiana, there exist three unmentionables: veganism, California, and modern art. People like to be victims and this sentiment seems to have extended to several parts of the United States where the people feel as if their cultural identity is repressed in modern society and, more important, […]
(OPINION) 2018-19 NBA Mock Draft
(COVINGTON, LA.) — Every year new college hoops prospect make their way out onto the court and try to make a name for themselves. This year’s draft may be one of the best ones since the 2003 draft that featured LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, Carmelo Anthony, Chris Bosh, and many others. Zion Williamson is one […]
(OPINION) NBA Award Prediction
(COVINGTON, LA.)— The first quarter of the NBA season has quickly come and we are looking at my top five prospects for the NBA awards. These four awards are always the most anticipated and debated about, although some races are closer than others. However, only one quarter has gone by this season and things are […]
(Smarticle) Dark Money and the Death of Democracy
(COVINGTON, LA) — Democracy is the key to making any free government tick. It’s what gets the wheels of personal liberty spinning, ensuring that elected officials represent the people and, more importantly, uphold their rights. The defining aspect of democracy is elections, ensuring that citizens maintain the power in the country, as they decide through […]
The Life of a SPS Aqua Wolf
(COVINGTON, La.) – A swimmer’s life is pretty much planned out, and almost always starts before the sun rises and ends long after dinner. In spite of the often grueling schedule, the sport brings many rewards. Here’s a quick glimpse of a day in the life of an Aqua Wolf: It’s 5 a.m., 30 minutes until […]
(Smarticle) The Tragedy of the Anti-Vaping Ad: Juuls, Teens, and Screaming Muppets
(COVINGTON, La.) — The United States is faced with an epidemic: teenage nicotine consumption. While cigarette use among teens is at an all-time low, vaping has skyrocketed and has become the prevalent form of nicotine consumption among teenagers. In fact, research from the CDC shows that now nearly one in four teens are vaping, indicating […]
