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TV audience fascinated with state Rhonisha Ridgeway Entertainment Editor

Louisiana has become the capital for reality WHOHYLVLRQ ZLWK PRUH WKDQ Âż OP DQG WHOHYLVLRQ programs produced here since 2006. Ranking third behind California and New York, Louisiana has SURGXFHG PDMRU Âż OPV 79 VHULHV DQG GRFXPHQWDULHV One of Louisiana’s famous TV series is “Duck Dynastyâ€? on the A&E Network. The series takes place DW YDULRXV ORFDWLRQV LQ 2XDFKLWD 3DULVK 7KH VKRZ Âż UVW aired March 21, 2012 giving America a look inside the lifestyle of the Robertsons, a Louisiana Bayou family who became wealthy from their decoy business, “Duck Commander.â€? Since then, “Duck Dynastyâ€? has become a major program in cable television’s non-scripted offerings. 11.8 million viewers tuned in to catch the fourth season premiere, making it the most watched reality cable series in history. “Swamp Peopleâ€? is another Louisiana reality TV show that became a hit after their successful debut in Aug. 2010 on the History Channel. Alligator season begins in September and lasts 30 days. During this time, trappers compete to secure the most tags. Alligator season varies in southern Louisiana, meaning the show

Voucher program draws criticism Jenna Brewton Features Editor

Launched in 2008, the Louisiana Scholarship Program JUDQWV ORZ LQFRPH IDPLOLHV WKH Âż QDQFLDO UHVRXUFHV WR send their children to the school of their choice. Starting in New Orleans, the Louisiana Scholarship Program, formally known as the Student Scholarships for Education Excellence Program was expanded statewide in fall 2012. 6,775 students out of the nearly 12,000 applicants received a scholarship and enrolled in a stateapproved private school for the 2013-2014 school year. To obtain a scholarship, students must not have a family income that surpasses 250 percent of the federal poverty guidelines and must be enrolled in a public school with a C, D or F grade. Students may also accept a scholarship if they attended a turn around or unscored

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shoots in Bayou Sorrel, Pecan Island, Bayou Pigeon, Pierre Part, Morgan City and Houma. Troy Landry has spent over three decades catching alligators. “Choot ‘emâ€? is a famous phrase often heard on the show by Landry when he is successful at catching his prey. In season three, Troy promoted his son, Jacob Landry, to be in charge of his second boat. The Bayou and New Orleans is popular for production because of the diversity in locations. 3URGXFHUV DQG Âż OPPDNHUV are more attracted to the tax credits and incentives, mild year-round weather and interesting characters. Producers get up to 30 percent tax credit on qualified direct production Louisiana expenditures. However, Louisiana residents JHW DQ DGGLWLRQDO Âż YH SHUFHQW WD[ credit payroll with no annual cap.

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Hackers threaten security of online commerce from ATMs and access bank accounts. Identity fraud can affect an individual by damaging their FUHGLW VFRUH &UHGLW VFRUH LV D SHUVRQœV ¿ QDQFLDO UHSXWDWLRQ According to the U.S. Department of Justice, The process of bringing your credit score up may be lengthy identity theft has doubled since 2005. after identity theft. While credit card companies may not There are many ways an individual can have his hold you responsible for the money, the effects can linger. or her identity stolen. The most common pieces of A consumer can prevent identity theft by using protection information identity thieves look for are Social Security services. A widely known company, LifeLock, uses data numbers, user names, passwords and PIN numbers. surveillance to keep one’s information personal. It allows a Financial identity theft, the most common type, is person to know about potential thefts via email, text message ZKHQ VRPHRQH JDLQV HFRQRPLF EHQH¿ WV XVLQJ VRPHRQH or phone call. else’s name. A recent identity theft scandal involving Amazon, the most recognized company in online Target occurred in late 2013. The data breach affected commerce, serves approximately 137 million customers 40 million customers who either used a credit or debit a week. To insure their customers privacy, Amazon uses card at a Target store. The thieves were aiming to Secure Sockets Layer software, which encrypts information obtain magnetic strips on the cards. This allows them a user enters. to encode information such as customer names, card However, as long as hackers are able to tap into the FBI numbers and card expiration dates to withdraw cash and CIA, consumers will remain vulnerable. Hamna Sial

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school or were enrolled at a public school in the Recovery School District. Ten of the thirteen Jefferson Parish High Schools hold a C, D or F grade, excluding Haynes Academy School for Advanced Studies, Patrick F. Taylor Science and Technology Academy and Thomas Jefferson High School for Advanced Studies. When applying for the statewide voucher program, IDPLOLHV PD\ FKRRVH XS WR ¿ YH RI WKH SDUWLFLSDWLQJ schools. Enrollment applications were due as of Feb. 28 for the 2014-2015 school year. Parents were informed of their child’s acceptance to the program during the week of April 7. According to the Freidman Foundation for Educational

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Choice, the average student voucher value estimates at $5,311. The voucher is equivalent to 90 percent of the total state and local funding per student in the student’s home school district or the tuition charged by the private school. Schools may not charge voucher students more than non-voucher students. Scholarship students must take the same assessments as students in public schools; this determine the status of a schools further participation in the program. LEAP scores showed only 40 percent of voucher students scoring at or above grade level this spring with the state average being 69 percent.

French Quarter thrives culturally The French Quarter draws tourists and locals for unique experiences of food, music and architecture.

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On May 9, the English Language and Composition exam will be from 8-11 A.M., and the Probability and Statistics exam will be from 12-3 P.M. On May 12, the AP Biology exam will be from 8-11 A.M. with the AP Physics exam following afterwards from 12-3 PM. The AP U.S. History exam will take place on May 14 from 8-11 A.M. Senior Exam dates revealed Senior Exams will be May 13-15. Seniors must wear their uniforms.

Compiled by Juveriya Farooqui Staff Reporter

Last day of school approaches The last day for students will be May 22 and the last day for teachers will be May 7KH ¿UVW GD\ RI VFKRRO IRU VWXGHQWV ZLOO be on Aug. 8. $ZDUGV &HUHPRQ\ DQQRXQFHG The Award ceremony for the freshmen, sophomores and juniors will be May 20. The Junior step up ceremony will take place afterwards. $3 ([DP 6FKHGXOH UHOHDVHG On May 7, the AP Calculus exam will be from 8-11 A.M. The English Literature and Composition exam will be on May 8 from 8-11 A.M.

6RSKRPRUH FODVV RI¿FHUV DQQRXQFHG Jessica Wallace, President; Mary Young, Vice President; Sabrina LeFluer, Secretary; Kaitlin Ramirez, Treasurer. -XQLRU &ODVV RI¿FHUV DQQRXQFHG Carlos Lopez, President; Rabiya Farooqui, Vice President; Ye Jee Lee, Secretary. 6HQLRU &ODVV RI¿FHUV DQQRXQFHG Mahum Riaz, President; Jenna Brewton, Vice President; Shanzay Chaudhry, Secretary; Dynna Washington, Treasurer. &ODVV RI JUDGXDWHV Graduation for the Class of 2014 will be held May 18 at the Ponchatrain center at 9:30 A.M. ([HFXWLYH %RDUG RI¿FHUV DQQRXQFHG Clara Fajardo, Student Body President; Maria Heredia, Student Body Vice President; Michelle Ahumada, Student Body

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Meisler and Adams middle school students play the cube game at Freshman Orientation on April 24, 2014.

Secretary; Samuel Simpson, Student Body Treasurer; Juveriya Farooqui, Student Body Parliamentarian. Sjeniyah Halliburton; Student Body Historian. *LUOV¶ VRFFHU KROGV VXPPHU SUDFWLFH The team will be having practice in June from 9-11 A.M. )LQDO ([DP GDWHV LVVXHG From May 20-22, there will be full school days with exams in the morning and classes in the afternoon.

Seniors celebrate last day The last day for seniors will be May 8. Graduation practice will be held in the gym after the early dismissal on May 8. Senior luau will be held at 6 P.M. on May 8. 7HDFKHU DSSUHFLDWLRQ ZHHN EHJLQV Teacher appreciation week will be held May 5-9. 9ROOH\EDOO DQQRXQFHV -XO\ SUDFWLFH Volleyball will be having practice from July 21-30 from 9-10:30 A.M.

Controversy arises over reasons to legalize marijuana DOVR KDV WKH SRZHU WR EH EHQH¿FLDO in many ways. News Editor So far, only two states have made For centuries, Cannabis Sativa, also known as marijuana legal for both recreational marijuana, has been used for medical purposes to treat and medical use. In Washington, it stomach ailments, cramps and pain. It was legal to was legalized by the Washington possess and use for medical reasons in every state until Initiative 502 which requires state licenses from sellers, distributors and the government banned it in 1937. Marijuana is the third most popular recreational drug producers of marijuana. 50 percent in America behind alcohol and tobacco. After a national voted yes, 37 percent voted no and propaganda campaign against marijuana, Congress passed 12 percent were uncertain. The Colorado Amendment 64 the Marijuana Tax Act which criminalized marijuana, restricting possession of the drug to individuals who paid legalized the sale and possession an excise tax for certain authorized medical and industrial of marijuana for non-medical uses uses. It was made illegal because it was perceived as on Nov. 6, 2012. The law is now “addictive”. Under the Controlled Substances Act of 1970, in the Colorado constitution after PDULMXDQD LV FODVVL¿HG DV D 6FKHGXOH , GUXJ EDVHG RQ WKH 55 percent of voters said yes to legalizing it. fact that it has a “high potential for abuse.” Other states also want to legalize Marijuana can be used for two purposes: recreational or medical. It is a valuable aid in the treatment of clinical marijuana. New Hampshire’s State applications, including neuropathic pain, glaucoma, nausea +RXVH ZDV WKH ¿UVW OHJLVODWLYH ERG\ LQ $PHULFD WR YRWH and movement disorders. It is also a powerful appetite to legalize marijuana for recreational use. The bill was stimulant, especially for patients suffering from HIV, killed by a 192-140 vote in the House. Another state that is considering legalizing marijuana is New Jersey. The AIDS or dementia. Studies state that marijuana’s medical properties may bill introduced by Senator Nicholas Scutari was set to protect the body against various types of malignant tumors. legalize the sale, cultivation and purchase by adults 21 Organizations that endorse medical marijuana include or older. However, Governor Chris Christie said that he AIDS Action Council, American Public Health Association would go against any future effort to decriminalize and and many others. Recreational uses for marijuana include legalize marijuana. In the future, marijuana has the possibility of becoming self-enjoyment, stress relief or peer pressure. Marijuana Clara Fajardo

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the largest cash crop in America, resulting in more job opportunities for the public. Some believe that it could be a windfall in the form of new taxes applied to its distribution and sale. In Colorado, analysts suggest that taxing involving the drug could increase between $5 and $22 million annually. Although marijuana has many advantages, people believe that legalizing marijuana is not the best thing for the country. It has the potential of giving the youth of America the impression that it is safe and harmless to use.

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ABLE ACT offers further opportunities Wilmer Toro Staff Writer

Introduced by Representative Ander Crenshaw, the Achieving a Better Life Experience or the ABLE Act was assigned to a congressional committee on Feb. 13, 2013 and currently has 325 cosponsors in the House and 62 in the Senate. Education: The bill -books was introduced with bipartisan -tuition support in both -tutors the House of Representatives and the Senate. M a n y families today ZKR KDYH NLGV Employment with disabilities Support: save for the -job training education needs -personal of their children through “Section support 529� college tuition plans. Nonetheless, these plans do not meet the needs of their children with serious disabilities who will need longterm services and support. Those with disabilities are limited to $2,000 in assets in order to qualify for Medicaid. If they accumulate more in savings, they can lose their government

assistance. Money that is saved in 529 accounts must be used for education. Any funds that are not used for education purposes become fully taxable once removed from the account. The Achieving a Better Life Experience or the ABLE Act would provide an opportunity to save for the future without putting the EHQHÂż WV WKH\ UHFHLYH DW ULVN

Security Income programs. What the ABLE Act would do is amend Section 529 of the tax code to FUHDWH D VSHFL¿ F DFFRXQW IRU SHRSOH with disabilities. The bill’s intention LV WR HDVH ¿ QDQFLDO VWUDLQV IDFHG E\ LQGLYLGXDOV ZLWK GLVDELOLWLHV E\ PDNLQJ a tax-free savings account available to FRYHU TXDOL¿ HG H[SHQVHV Qualified disability expenses include transportation and Transportation: education, including -purchase of higher education expenses, obtaining vehicles and maintaining -moving expenses employment, health and wellness and other personal support expenses. The ABLE Act provides individuals Housing: with disabilities the -rent VDPH W\SHV RI À H[LEOH -mortgage savings tools that all Americans have -payments through health savings, individual retirement and college savings Illustration by Wilmer Toro accounts. An online petition To help solve this situation many created by Sarah Wolff has been read families face, the act was introduced DQG UHSOLHG E\ 5HSUHVHQWDWLYH 0LNH to provide a tax-advantaged savings Honda and Senator Mitch McConnell. account for disability-related expenses to 7KH SHWLWLRQ KDV EHHQ WDNHQ LQWR VXSSOHPHQW EXW QRW VXSSODQW WKH EHQH¿ WV consideration, but must be passed UHFHLYHG IURP VRXUFHV OLNH 0HGLFDLG in identical form in the House and private insurance and other supplemental Senate, then signed by the president.

$7.3 million allocated for school renovations allocating funds to building support such Layout Editor as providing a secure environment by installing security cameras, fencing the On Dec. 3, members of the Jefferson perimeter of each school and having a Parish School Board decided to spend safe entrance. $7.3 million on upgrades among twelve However, according to the board high schools in Jefferson Parish. members, this new maintenance plan Recently, the School Board has been is more concentrated on the school’s infrastructure. As School Superintendent, James Meza said, this new plan is an absolute necessity for repairing high school buildings as old as 47 years. For instance, Alfred Bonnabel High School’s infrastructure is in desperate need of UHSDLU ³,I \RX ZDON WKURXJK Bonnabel High School, the ZDONZD\V DUH GHWHULRUDWLQJ their appearance is extremely ugly,� Meza said. Out of the total amount, Infographic by Shanzay Chaudhry the administration has found Shanzay Chaudhry

extra funds, nearly $3.4 million, in the budget. The remaining amount, $3.4 million, will be added to the next Âż VFDO \HDUÂśV EXGJHW 7KH PRQH\ ZLOO be distributed among twelve schools in the district depending upon their needs and physical condition. The Facilities Department is controlling this project and each school has been issued a member IURP WKH GHSDUWPHQW WR ZRUN ZLWK them. The school’s administration and principal are expected to contribute to this project as well. This project will enhance the learning environment therefore, encouraging students to JDLQ NQRZOHGJH Âł:H DUH ORRNLQJ WR VXSSRUW OHDUQLQJ ´ 0LNH 'HOHVGHUQLHU School Board President, said. Pertaining to this project, the renovations will occur gradually and are estimated to be completed by June 2015.

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Private schools fail to raise test scores Continued from front page

Since there is no data to compare the quality of education between public and private schools, students often recognize different attitudes between the two. Former Grace King student Aisha Cheema encourages D SULYDWH HGXFDWLRQ Âł, ZRXOG GHÂż QLWHO\ JR as a voucher student. It’s all about a better education and if I had the chance, I would WDNH LW QR PDWWHU ZKDW WKH UHDVRQ ´ &KHHPD current Junior at Archbishop Chapelle High School, said. Many students have been going to private or parochial schools their whole OLIH WKHUHIRUH VRPHRQH WDNLQJ DGYDQWDJH RI the voucher program may be labeled as an HQGRZPHQW Âł,I , ZHUH PDUNHG ÂľWKH YRXFKHU NLGÂś WKH SHRSOH ZRXOGQÂśW QHFHVVDULO\ PDNH me feel uncomfortable, I myself would feel excluded,â€? Junior Elise Kuchler said. Last year, the Louisiana Supreme Court ruled the voucher program unconstitutional. The Court declined whether a voucher program funded through other means would be constitutional. In June 2013, Gov. Bobby Jindal and the Louisiana state legislature passed a budget of around $40 million that supplied the nearly 8,000 students approved for vouchers in the 2013-2014 school year. “The value of your education does not depend on the school you attend but whether or not you apply yourself,â€? Sophomore Emily Cannon said.

Private/parochial schools not participating in Louisiana Voucher Program

Boys: Archbishop Rummel High School Brother Martin High School Holy Cross High School Jesuit High School John Curtis High School Girls: Archbishop Chapelle High School Carbrini High School Mount Carmel High School St. Mary’s Dominican High School Ursuline Academy Source: Louisiana Department of Education Infographic by Jenna Brewton

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Lifespan of animals jeopardized through captivity expectancy of about 30 years for males and 50 years for females. Dolphins can live up to 40 years. But according WR SDUN RIÂżFLDOV ZKDOHV DQG GROSKLQV OLYH XS WR RQO\ 30 years in captivity. Throughout the decades, more and more people visit Besides dolphins and whales, sea lions are also SeaWorld’s aquariums, forgetting that these animals endangered in captivity. In January last year, an unfortunate belong in the wild. These animals not only go through death of a sea lion brought attention to sea lions and other physical problems, but also mental health problems that pinniped animals. According to reports, the sea lion was leaves them traumatized for the rest of their lives. trapped and killed in a uncovered drain. “You see, sea Researchers have concluded that the life expectancy lions, walruses and otters eating, sleeping and pacing in of marine animals in the wild is much longer than their own excrement and urine. Water in the small pools in captivity. Wild killer whales have an average life was black with feces, and there were feces smeared on the animals, walls and gates,â€? former trainer John Jett said. It took the death of a young sea lion to show that whales and dolphins are not the only victims in captivity. Dolphins and whales communicate and navigate in large water spaces by echolocation. Echolocation is used by making sounds using air EHWZHHQ DLU VSDFH or sinuses in their heads. In tanks, Samah Hammad these reverberations A sea lion performs tricks to entertain the audience at the New Orleans Audubon Institute Zoo bounce back making on April 18, 2014. some go insane. Not Juveriya Farooqui Staff Reporter

only do some dolphins in captivity show a variety of VWUHVV UHODWHG LVVXHV EXW VRPH DOVR WU\ WR HQGDQJHU WKHLU lives by hitting their heads against the glass countless times, and not coming up for air. In the wild, Orcas tend to swim in large pods or families. Much like humans, they are attached to their families and have emotions. Taking these sea animals away from their families has effect on them. Whales, dolphins and pinniped animals all undergo mental and physical health problems. Small cramped cages result in aggression from lack of physical activity. These sea creatures tend to swim for miles daily in open water, but in concrete tanks they circle for hours continuously. The tanks resemble nothing from their natural habitats making it even harder for them to adjust and leaving an impact on their lifestyle and behaviors. $ SRSXODU GRFXPHQWDU\ ÂżOP Âł%ODFNÂżVK´ FDSWXUHV the shocking truth on killer whales in captivity from them being captured to countless attacks on SeaWorld trainers. “They had aircrafts, spotters. They had speed boats and bombs. They were throwing it in the water. They were lighting the bombs with torches in their boats and throwing them as fats, they can to hurt the whales,â€? Orca researcher, Howard Garrett said. The movie illustrates how the killer whales are captured from the wild and torn away from their families or pods. Having to leave their homes, the whales tend to be more aggressive, resulting in attacks and multiple deaths in the past few decades. Former trainers at SeaWorld spoke against the XQMXVWLÂżHG FRQGLWLRQV ZKDOHV DUH NHSW +DYLQJ IRUPHU trainers speak up helped raise a voice that was again only silent. With the truth out in the open, people still wonder why these killer whales attack. Would you not feel aggressive if you are held in captivity?

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Eclectic food offers tourists a unique taste of New Orleans Over 400 annual festivals ranging from music, food and culture take place.

DQG GULQNV $W WKH 6WUDZEHUU\ )HVW \RX ZLOO ¿ QG PDQ\ different strawberry dishes, including their famous deep Website Manager fried strawberry. The deep fried strawberry is fried, dipped Food promotes both diversity and tourism to our state in a beignet batter and dusted with sugar. Any Louisiana and is a big part of experiencing New Orleans festivals. food festival is not complete without a food eating contest. :KLOH &DMXQ FUHROH DQG VHDIRRG LV LGHQWL¿ HG LQ /RXLVLDQD The strawberry eating contest is a competition to see who these festivals expand the options of cuisine. Festivals can eat a pint of strawberries the fastest. Other sweet like the Jazz, French Quarter, Greek and Strawberry Fest WUHDWV \RX ZLOO ¿ QG DUH FKRFRODWH FRYHUHG VWUDZEHUULHV bring a large variety of foods to the state. famous strawberry shortcake, strawberry smoothies. All One of the biggest festivals that is held is the Strawberry items are made with fresh locally grown strawberries. Festival. It is known as the second largest festival in Jazz Fest attracts people from not only the state, Louisiana besides Mardi Gras, with strawberries as but also the nation. Jazz Fest has over 70 food booths Louisiana’s state fruit. Louisiana has about 400 acres of VHUYLQJ PDQ\ YDULHWLHV RI IRRGV OLNH FUDZ¿ VK SLHV FDMXQ strawberries which results in delicious strawberry foods MDPEDOD\D R\VWHU SDWWLHV DQG PRUH &UDZ¿ VK LWHPV DUH rarely sold anywhere else. Seafood and Cajun being the most SRSXODU WKH FUDZ¿ VK bread is also a popular LWHP &UDZ¿ VK EUHDG is known as an essential dish at Jazz )HVW 7KH À DYRUIXO dish is a French loaf bread loaded with FKHHVH FUDZ¿ VK meat and crab added. Next, the Etoufee ¿ OOLQJ LV FUHDWHG ZLWK ingredients including onions, celery, garlic and green pepper. The bread is baked with a thick layer of FKHHVH (WRXIHH ¿ OOLQJ VSHFLDO FUDZ¿ VK WDLOV Isabella Cross and crab meat, which (DFK \HDU UHVLGHQWV à RFN WR WKH )UHQFK 4XDUWHU WR FHOHEUDWH ORFDO PXVLF DQG IRRG ,W LV RQH RI is enjoyed by many the few major festivals where locals do not feel overcrowded. people. The food Anum Siddiqui

booths are divided into eight different sections, all serving New Orleans traditional foods and even international cuisine. Besides the endless amounts of food booths, the festival also has two cooking stations where local chefs demonstrate special New Orleans cuisine, offering samples made out of local ingredients. Known as the “world’s largest jazz brunch,â€? the French Quarter Festival serves popular items like poboys, pulled pork nachos and turkey legs. Food booths are set up all across the French quarter, all providing historical dishes. One exotic item the French Quarter Fest sells are the turkey legs. The giant turkey legs are barbecued, then Âż QLVKHG RII ZLWK WDQJ\ VDXFH WR FRPSOLPHQW WKH PHDW Many tourist enjoy the chicken and Andouille Jambalaya. New Orleans Andouille Jambalaya is well known because it is one out of the three types of jambalaya. This type of jambalaya rice is cooked perfectly tender, then the sausage, chicken and vegetables are added. This year the Greeks will be celebrating their 40th annual Greek Festival. It is one of the most cultural festivals of Louisiana. All items, from entrees to beverages, are made from scratch. Lamb, feta cheese and vast ranges of spice’s are found in Greek food. A few popular foods Greeks serve is Gyros, Mouska, Pastitio and a very favored desert, Baklava. Gyros are famous wraps which consist of lamb and/or chicken mixed with beef, cucumber sauce, and sour cream wrapped in pita bread. Baklava is a perfect dessert at the Greek Fest. The VZHHW LV PDGH RI OD\HUV RI Âż OR EUHDG VWXIIHG ZLWK QXWV DQG drenched with homemade syrup. One of the important details of the Baklava is that the dough should be as thin as a leaf and everything should be held together with the sweet syrup. This fest gives the Greeks the chance with share their special recipes to everyone in Louisiana. Any Louisiana festival a person may attend will enjoy a lot of entertainment, culture and most importantly food. Ingredients used in all these festivals are important for \RXU WDVWH EXGV 7KHVH IRXU VSHFLÂż F IHVWLYDOV ZLOO QRW OHW anyone down with their special dishes.

Festivals celebrate ethnic heritage for younger generations Angeliki Kleamenakis Layout Editor

Illustrations by Jenna Brewton, Ayleen Brown, Juveriya Farooqui and Carlos Lopez

Music fans drawn to local artists as well as popular mainstream acts Katelyn Burgess Staff Reporter

Louisiana is known for all of its festivals and its music has a big impact in making these festivals happen. These festivals bring music from all over the world. Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival brings renowned bands and artist from all over the state. Taking place at Memorial Park, local bands such as Topcats, Physcho Jo and Black Magnolia provide entertainment throughout the weekend. Music ranges from classic rock to blues, from country to Cajun, from swap pop to southern rock. In 2013, the Topcats placed third in the “Best Local Rock Band/Artist� category behind Better Than Ezra and Cowboy Mouth. Better Than Ezra also perform at the Jazz Fest. One of Louisiana’s most popular festivals is the Jazz Fest. Not only does the festival bring people from all over the state, but tourists from all over the country are welcomed. Jazz Fest offers its original

music taste throughout the two weekends. The Heritage Fair is held at the Fair Grounds Race Course, only ten minutes away from the French Quarter. The festival brings artists ranging from different genres, such as Christina Aguilera, Robin Thicke, Trey Songz and Foster the People. Local artists like Allen Toussaint, Irma Thomas, Ivan Nevilles’ Dumpstaphunk with special guest Art Neville return to perform at Jazz Fest every year. This year, pop artist Christina Aguilara performed on May 2. The following day, legendary artist Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band entertained locals and tourists. Louisiana musicians come together during the French Quarter Festival. The festival is held throughout the historic French Quarter (Vieux Carre) neighborhood in New Orleans. Music ranges from traditional to contemporary jazz to rhythm and blues, funk, brass band, rock, gospel, raggae, Latin, folk and classical. New Orleans jazz legend Dr. John performed on April 11. His raspy voice is one of the things

that makes his music so unique. Dr. John costumes, sway to the driving rhythms. has won six Grammy awards throughout They also enjoy the distinctive sounds of his career. The Iguanas are a rock band that the bouzouki guitar. If you hear people has sound has been described as Chicano begin to shout “Opa!� do not be surprised. rock, R&B and various Latin styles combined to make a deep groove. Having been one of the oldest civilizations, the Greek share their culture and heritage with Louisiana. The festival will be held on May 2325 on the grounds of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral. Greek music fans enjoy Isabella Cross watching the Hellenic dancers, Young street performers show off their musical talents at the French in colorful native Quarter Festival on April 13.

Culture itself is the art of other manifestations of human intellectual achievement. Culture differentiates in many ways. It differs by the distinct ways that people live differently, FODVVLÂż HG UHSUHVHQWHG DQG DFWHG creatively. Jazz Fest is an annual celebration of the music and culture of New Orleans. This festival is a three-day outdoor musical event. Jazz Fest began in 1970 and was founded by the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Foundation. This festival usually takes place the last week of $SULO DQG WKH Âż UVW ZHHNHQG RI 0D\ From the very beginning, the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival is seen as an important event that has JUHDW FXOWXUDO VLJQLÂż FDQFH DQG SRSXODU appeal. From cultural arts and people to great foods. If one is interested in cultural pieces of arts they are able to purchase pieces from the Congo Square. This year for the Jazz Festival, different genres of music will be played. From country, gospel, blues, R&B, rock and roll and of course jazz. French Quarter Festival celebrates the culture of music, especially in jazz. This festival is the biggest music festival in the whole Southern area. Since 1982, hundreds

of thousands of visitors have gotten on the historic French Quarter. This festival takes place in mid-April. It is a free celebration of fabled history and culture, offers food vendors, drinks, warm weather and a list of

variety of jazz artists and bands. Greek Festival is an annual celebration celebrating the Greek culture. Early Memorial Day weekend, Greeks celebrate their descendants of the city’s earliest Greek settlers

This festival has many fun things to offer people of all ages to do and see. One of the many things that are very entertaining to watch are the Hellenic Dancers. These dancers practice DERXW Âż YH GLIIHUHQW GDQFHV ZLWKLQ three months to perform for just three days. When it comes down to culture, the dancers wear clothing that signify the country’s tradit i o n a l clothing. For women, the traditional Greek clothing consists of a dress like a gown, an apron and a scarf worn on top of the head. Men wear costumes that consist of a traditional skirt, an apron and a Angeliki Kleamenakis scarf worn on The Hellenic Dancers practice their dance for the annual Greek Festival on May 23-25 at Trinity top of the head. Greek Orthodox Cathedral. Maria Patselikos, all-star musicians. Music plays from commemorate their heritage by head dance director of the Hellenic the streets to the Mississippi River. celebrating and having a festival. This dancers said, “They start practicing There is also an area for children on festival that has been going on for 40 about three to four months prior the Riverfront next to the Aquarium years now, has taken place at the Holy to the festival, but at the end result of the Americas. The festival plays a Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral. makes every practice worth it.â€?

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Omar Ali Sport: Track Position: Distance Runner Grade: Freshman Favorite Athlete: Michael Phelps Favorite Food: Pizza Favorite Class: Physical Science Favorite Musical Artist: Michael Jackson “He is a very consistent, determined runner. He has good work ethic and is always at practice.� - Coach Jim Malkiewiez

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Victories instill an atmosphere of school spirit Mahum Riaz Managing Editor

Winning is always the first step to success in a sports team. With the plan to increase school pride, Grace King students are seeing a change LQ HYHQWV 7KH ÂżUVW RI PDQ\ FKDQJHV ZDV brought along when the 2013-2014 Boys VRFFHU WHDP KHDGHG WR WKH VWDWH ÂżQDOV “It doesn’t matter if your school’s team doesn’t excel in a sport, we still have to support them,â€? said soccer defender Almedin Tursunovic, “Support them how they supported us. We unite as one.â€? Many events including pep rallies and tailgating were brought into the scene to wish the boys’ the best of luck. Students brought drums, vuvuzelas and other noise makers to increase the noise level at the games, and keep the crowd pumped. Sophomore, Ashley Guan showed her ,ULVK SULGH E\ DUULYLQJ DW WKH VWDWH ÂżQDOV wearing a leprechaun costume. “School spirit increased tremendously. It was amazing seeing the bond the school formed. We became a family,â€? Guan said. Surrounding public schools have also

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The Olympics and FIFA World Cup are often associated with competitive games on a global scale that bring together people from all over the world. However, preparations for these events include a vast amount of time and money, affecting the general public in many ways. In 2007, Brazil was selected as the host of the 2014 World Cup for the second time. Politicians divided the budget of $8 billion into the building o f a i r por t s , subway lines and stadiums. Se v en y e a r s later, the subway system has been terminated, and three of the 12 stadiums remain XQ¿QLVKHG Brazil’s economy in 2007 had an annual growth of more WKDQ ¿YH SHUFHQW As the event approached, the economy decreased i n

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Juniors show their class spirit after winning the pep rally with a record roll call score at the Senior pep rally on April 16, 2014.

achieved success in sports. East Jefferson High School won the Class 4A State Football Championship on Dec. 13, 2014. Grace King continues this of raising school spirit with high hopes. Along with the soccer team, the wrestling and baseball team have been wished off. The administration is pushing for this change,

especially by the means of student council. Executive Board Sponsor, Michelle McCabe said, “ After the Soccer State Finals, the LHSSA said that they’ve never had a school cheer for a runnerup the way we did. They said that were more proud of their effort. We were very proud of our boys.�

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annual growth, with a growth of 2.3 percent from last year. This decline of the economy and the investment of the World Cup led to a spike in public taxes. The five World Cup wins are the greatest source of national pride among the population of 200 million. However, popular support for the World Cup has decreased as the event approaches. The public has responded with numerous amounts of protests and riots for better health care, education and security. Although the 2010 World Cup in South Sochi, Russia

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Africa added up to a total of $4 billion, Brazil has spent $7 billion as of March 2014 updating facilities. The arena that will host the opening game remains XQÂżQLVKHG “They started late. Now they have WR UHGRXEOH HIIRUWV WR ÂżQLVK VWDGLXPV ´ Victor Matheson, a sports economist, said. When Sochi, Russia was selected as the host of the 2014 Winter Olympics in 2007, the town did not have any major venues, housing choices or different transportation options. The city built thousands of housing units, rail systems and security advancements within seven years, with $51 billion. However, there were many doubts in the months leading up to the games. Five days before the opening ceremony, the transportation and housing hotel for thousands of visitors was still under construction. Also, Sochi organizers were repeatedly accused of widespread corruption and mismanagement of Olympic funds. Nonetheless, Russia’s execution of the 2014 Winter Olympics exceeded expectations. Although these games and tournaments attract many viewers and supporters worldwide, host countries spend billions of dollars to perfect their performance.

Numerous student athletes, including myself, often forget the long term effects of sport-related injuries. All of the depletion us athletes expose our bodies to during youth frequently leads to serious health problems in the future. Many of the most popular sports put players at a high risk of injury. Most injuries occur from overusing muscles or from severe trauma from sudden occurrence. Overuse injuries are due to stress on the muscles. These injuries begin as a small ache or pain. If these pains are ignored or not treated at an early stage, they can grow into an incapacitating injury. Whatever sport you play, always remember to report an injury as soon as you feel that strain in your body. Whether the pain occurs when you run, jump, kick or swing, be aware of it; recognize your body alerting you that something is wrong. At the beginning of my sophomore year, while dancing every afternoon with dance team, I noticed I was having constant weakness in my ankle. Every time I went to do a jump or a simple kick, something felt different. However, I did not notify anyone and I fought through the pain. With two ankle braces on at competition, I made it through. This past summer I noticed the pain picking up. Every practice it seemed to get worse. At a dance camp we annually attend, my ankle was constantly swollen. Perseverance was what led me through it, along with many prayers; I wasn’t going to give up. At the start of junior year, my Mom brought me to a foot doctor. The x-rays showed a slight bone detachment in my lower ankle. I received a new, more effective ankle brace from the doctor. This piece of cloth became my new best friend. It was extremely helpful and looks like a mini boot. When I remove the brace, a slight pain is still present but it is just something I have to let pass. Although I will likely have this injury for the rest of my life, all it takes is a little endurance and motivation to keep me pushing. I feel when I am old, I will be stiff, in pain and have arthritis. But to me, LW LV ZRUWK VDFUL¿FLQJ P\ ERG\ IRU WKH WKULOO of competing, performing and just for the simplicity of loving dance.

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Sophomore appreciates education at King For the past few years at Grace King I liked the fact that our education has been improving for the better. Our education is an important factor in life and it is a great thing here at Grace King. That I am learning for the better. I also like that our teachers here at Grace King learn with us. They connect with us to help us learn in a great and fun way. Mario Folgar Jr., Sophomore )UHVKPDQ UHĂ€ HFWV RQ DFKLHYHPHQWV Overall my Freshman year has been an amazing experience. Grace King is a nice and fun atmosphere. Classes are good, and I learned a lot of material from my Honors classes. I like the way the teachers give attention to students. Another reason why I feel my Freshmen year was great was because of wrestling.

Senior disappointed in changes throughout year My senior year has been nothing like what I imagined. From buying my senior shirt and not being able to wear them the last week of senior year to the last pep rally not having games at all. I’m not saying it should’ve been a party all year, but at least celebrate us for our accomplishments within these four years at Grace King. I’ve been here since freshman year and I’ve seen Grace King grow and change to what it is today. But with all this growth there’s been even more drawbacks. Even though my senior year wasn’t what I ‘d thought it would be I’m proud to be a Grace King Graduate. Julienne Anderson, Senior

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Sophomore yearns to return to original homeland The Greek Speaks Angeliki Kleamenakis Layout Editor

Here at Grace King, there are culturally diverse groups of students such as Hispanic, Middle Easterners and Asians. Yet there are hardly any Greek students. Out of the whole Grace King population I would say

there are only two Greek people. It is great being able to communicate and be able to RIÂż FLDWH ZLWK SHRSOH IURP GLIIHUHQW FXOWXUDO backgrounds, but it is also nice to be able to RIÂż FLDWH ZLWK \RXU RZQ NLQG DV ZHOO , IHHO as if I would be able to talk about things that they would know about rather then being asked, “Oh what is that?â€? On the other hand, I love being Greek. I enjoy everything about it. One of the many things I love about being Greek is speaking the language. As a kid, it was hard to balance speaking Greek and English, I would always get them confused. It was the same way with writing too considering the fact that it was two completely different writing systems. Our way of life is completely different compared to America. Greeks exactly do not believe in getting fast foods like most

modern day Americans, we tend to just cook home cooked meals from scratch. One of the best things about being Greek, of course, is being able to go to Greece. There are so many different beautiful sights to see such as the Acropolis and Little Venice in Mykonos. The beaches are absolutely beautiful. You get to see the view of city while you are swimming, it is just breath taking. There is one beach in particular that is absolutely my favorite, this beach is called Agia Fotia. This beach is very popular in the area that I am from which is Chios. At this particular beach, there are so many things you could do such as shop and go snorkeling. Just talking about Greece or even much thinking about it makes me so homesick. With that being said, hopefully I can go back very soon.

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Student desires Cafe entertainment The televisions are never turned on anymore in the Cafe. I think great use would come out of them if they were used for school news. Things that happen around the school may actually appeal to some people. Jade Parker, Freshman

Teacher comments on pros and cons of King When asked to write this editorial, I was given the somewhat vague instructions of talking about the things I like and the things I dislike about Grace King High School. I must remember, next time I tell my Creative Writing students to “be creativeâ€?, that those are seriously hard instructions to follow! Well, the best part of Grace King High School-the absolute best part-is its students. Energetic, original, and complete JRRI EDOOV , QRZ RIÂż FLDOO\ KDYH WKH JUHDWHVW VWRULHV to share at parties. I laugh a lot, even when I probably shouldn’t. What I dislike are the hours. Nobody in their right mind gets up this early, although that fact explains a few things about high school. Sometimes, when I see my students trying to sleep in class, I just want to put my head down too and take a nap. As my students have noticed, the need to be on-point at unholy hours has led to a serious coffee habit. Don’t follow my example kids, it stunts your growth. I dislike punishing students, the way my room sometimes smells like onions, when the internet won’t work, not knowing what the heck my students are talking about when they make pop-culture references, and failing anyone. I like rewarding my students, the teachers on my hall, great class discussions, pep rallies, watching any of my students succeed at anything, when students catch me in a mistake, when my students are kind, when my students care, and I like summer break. I GHÂż QLWHO\ OLNH VXPPHU EUHDN Sarah Senette, English teacher

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Sophomore is grateful for opportunities Grace King high school is an excellent school to attend. They have a lot of smart, intelligent, and sophisticated students. The teachers at Grace King work hard to teach us the necessary things we need to know; in order to gain the needed knowledge for the future. Mostly all of the teachers give you time to come during lunch or after school to help guide you through homework, class work, make-up work/test, or either tutoring. The school also provides students with outdoor activities after test taking days to mainly give you some time to rest your thinking skills. Grace King even has more than one life group you can attend to get to know others and others to get to know you. Life group is basically useful to talk about life problems and give others advice on how to overcome or to succeed in a situation. Last but not least they also have a variety of athletics and organizations you can choose from to keep you occupied. D’marcus D.Jackson, Sophomore

Wrestling season has made me stronger mentally and physically. I really enjoyed bonding with my teammates. Going to state was nerve-wrecking because of WKH GLI¿ FXOW FRPSHWLWLRQ DOVR EHFDXVH LW WRRN D ORW RI work to get all the way to get to state. Going to state was a yearly goal of mine that I achieved, and I’m happy that I reached my goal with the team I had. My freshmen year was great and I can’t wait for next year! Go Class of 2017! Perry J. Hauxhurst, Freshman

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Student wishes for renewed program I feel that we should bring ROTC program back. I understand there weren’t many students in it, but my brother was in it and he told me that they didn’t do much in the class and only a few activities outside of school. We should bring back the ROTC program with maybe a teacher more stable for the job. I’ve heard a lot of students talk about how they would be in it and, feel like it would be more successful this time around. It would also be good to open up students eyes to possible jobs or careers. Rhiannon Thomas, Freshman

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Be a tourist in your own city of the Americas represents 530 species with DQLPDOV $QJHO¿ VK VWLQJUD\V DQG sharks can be found in Caribbean reef, The Audubon Nature Institute consists Amazon and Gulf of Mexico exhibits. 7KH $XGXERQ %XWWHUÀ \ *DUGHQ DQG of museums and parks that are dedicated to New Orleans including the Zoo, Aquarium, Insectarium contains over 50 live exhibits Park and Insectarium. Audubon park including the Underground Gallery and the features a golf course, a 1.8 mile jogging Awards Night. The Underground Gallery path, a lagoon, picnic shelters and soccer has giant insects that gives guests a bug’s ¿ HOGV $OVR WKH SDUN RIIHUV ULGLQJ OHVVRQV eye view of the insect world. Awards Night LV D FRPLF ¿ OP RI LQVHFW FKDUDFWHUV ZKLFK LV for horse enthusiasts of all ages. Audubon Zoo is home to 2,000 animals enhanced by in-theater effects and seats. Although many people who live here including one rare white tiger and two rare alligators with blue eyes. The zoo also do not visit the branches of Audubon, contains a swamp exhibit that housed a tourists from all over the nation travel to green anaconda and a gaboon viper and more New Orleans to experience the Audubon recently, the Komodo Dragon. The Aquarium Institute. Samah Hammad and Mahum Riaz Editor-in-Chief and Managing Editor

NOLA boasts world class cuisine Rhonisha Ridgeway Entertainment Editor

New Orleans is known for its jazz, Cajun culture and traditional foods. Brigsten’s, Domenica and Bayona are some of the many local restaurants acknowledged for their New Orleans cuisine. “Rebuilding New Orleans - One Plate at a Time� is the quote Brigsten’s Restaurant stands by. They are located in Uptown at an elegant cottage. Brigsten’s has been around since 1986 and created great success along the way. They were honored the Top Cajun Restaurant award, Humanitarian award and other recognitions. During the summer, Brigsten’s offers great deals like the Six By Six Deal with a set

price. It includes a three course meal, and it is only available in June and July. When asked how they compete with major restaurants, Frank Brigsten said, “I don’t really think of the other restaurants as competition, it’s more of a community than a competition.â€? Their Butternut Shrimp Bisque is one of their most served soups. The Seafood Platter LV VHUYHG ZLWK XS WR Âż YH RU VL[ GLIIHUHQW Âż VK Domenica opened in 2009 and became one of New Orleans crowd-loving Italian restaurants. Since their opening Domenica has received nothing but great reviews, you can even read about them in Vail Daily and The Daily Menu. Domenica is located in the Roosevelt Hotel at

123 Baronne St. Chefs Alon Shaya and John Besh created a partnership to open Domenica in 2008. The standout dishes are the Clam pizza, Fire Roasted Eggplant, Lasagna Bolognese and Banana Zuppe Inglese. Bayona, a 200 year French Quarter Cottage, is also a loved restaurant to the New Orleans natives. Bayona offers craftful dishes from the M e d i t e r ranean , Asia, North Africa, France, Spain and Italy. Another great thing about Bayona is that they offer a courtyard dine-in. Bayona has provided classic dishes for over 23 years while making sure they are À DYRUIXO DQG FRPSOH[

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French Quarter offers charm that wore hand-made tap shoes and performed tap routines. Tourists would then proceed to Life in the city of New tip the entertainers. These street Orleans seems to be a party that performers were spread all over never ends. The New Orleans the city. French Quarter is recognized for Everywhere I went I would its drastic party life. The French hear of the famous Cafe du Quarter has been a popular Monde, a famous restaurant attraction for tourists from all that served French doughnuts over the country. It with sugar powder, which was has sustained its surprisingly delicious. The cultural aspect French Market was also quite since the interesting because they sold a beginning. The variety of hats, bags, purses and Quarter shows small trinkets. culture when The diversity that New walking down the Orleans expresses is interesting. streets into the French You can tell from the way they Market. Vendors were dressed in dress to the foods they enjoy an African Jazz manner. There is throughout the city that they a walkway above the Mississippi take a little from each culture. River called the Riverwalk. The Unlike any other city, everyone Riverwalk is famous for hosting is friendly and always offering events such as the French Quarter assistance. The French Quarter )HVWLYDO 7KH Âż UVW WKLQJ WKDW is a place that I recommend caught my eye were young boys everyone should visit. Ayleen Brown Layout Editor

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