First Possible COVID-19 Case Appears in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana
(BATON ROUGE, La.) — “In our great state, this is a time for seriousness. There is no place for panic or hysteria,” said Gov. John Bel Edwards in a press release at the state capital. The newly re-elected governor announced on his official twitter page that the Louisiana Health Department is currently testing a Jefferson […]
A Warning From “King Tide”
(COVINGTON, La.) — Thanks to photographers, scientists have been able to see and evaluate the size of the “king tide” that washed up on the shores of New Zealand. “King tides” are just especially high tides during spring, but they have eroded the coasts of the country and are scheduled to continue. New Zealand is […]
Wuhan Coronavirus: Masked Danger?
(COVINGTON, La.) — The flare-up of the Wuhan coronavirus in China has earned media attention and concern that the disease will spread. However, is the virus capable of killing vast majorities of populations worldwide? To put in perspective what exactly this would be like, the 2011 science fiction film Contagion shows the possibility of how […]
Why Slow Your Roll? The Mayor Has an Answer.
(COVINGTON, La.) — Traffic and traffic accidents have become a pressing issue around Covington and the rest of St. Tammany Parish. In order to combat and reduce these accidents, steps have been taken to ensure the safety of citizens. The St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office was granted 194,230 dollars by the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission […]
Students Take D.C. in the March For Life
(WASHINGTON D.C.) — “All human life should be treated with the utmost respect and dignity,” said senior Andrew Lacoste. 22 St. Paul’s students joined the March for Life on Friday, all in support with this view on abortion. This year marks the 47th time pro-life marchers have gathered together in Washington D.C. to protest the […]
Dr. Shawn Mullet Leading Course on Energy in the 21st Century
(COVINGTON, La.) — Dr. Shawn Mullet is leading an extracurricular course for St. Paul’s students that examines 21st century issues around the renewability of vital resources like energy, food, and water. The course will culminate in a trip to Iceland over Easter break. Mullet, a new teacher at St. Paul’s this school year, has already […]
New Legislation Targets Teen Tobacco Use
(COVINGTON, La.) — President Donald Trump recently signed a new law prohibiting the sale of tobacco products to anyone under the age of 21. This includes the sale of popular products like cigarettes, vapes, and cigars. The legislation is aimed at curbing vaping and smoking among minors following the media frenzy surrounding vaping-related illnesses. The […]
Tesla Unveils Cybertruck and Targets 2021 Release
(HAWTHORNE, Ca.) — On Nov. 21, 2019, Elon Musk unveiled his newest Tesla model: the Cybertruck. Visitors were introduced to the new model in a design studio located in Hawthorne, California. Musk also mentioned the Cybertruck is more capable than a Ford F-150 at hauling and towing, as well as a “better sports car” than […]
Opioid Epidemic Continues to Devastate Communities Nationwide
(COVINGTON, La.) — Franklin County Coroner Dr. Anahi Ortiz announced that a whopping 10 overdose deaths were reported in 26 hours in the Ohio county in late September. Ortiz stated that this was an “abnormally high number,” for one county in the short period of time. It was reported that most of these deaths were […]
