(Smarticle) Does Voting Matter? (And Online Voter Registration)
If you aren’t interested in reading about whether or not voting matters, skip to the end of this editorial and click the link. (COVINGTON, La.) — Chances are, fellow St. Paul’s students, you haven’t registered to vote. Even if you have, you probably aren’t planning on voting in any local elections- maybe the presidency, but […]
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, […]
(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 […]
