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Documenting Tulane’s century-old Jewish student population

Tulane University is home to the largest Jewish student population by percentage among non-religious schools, with about 39% of undergraduates identifying as Jewish, according to Hillel International. Tulane’s large Jewish population dates back to the 1930s. “[In the 1930s] there were quotas at the Ivy Leagues and the very...

New Orleans, LA · 2d
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12 New Orleans area prep football players who have taken a step forward prior to the playoffs

The high school football playoffs are here, and there are several New Orleans area players who are trending in a positive direction for teams that reached the postseason. Listed below are 12 players that have emerged for playoff teams and put up big numbers down the stretch during the season.

New Orleans, LA · 3d
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Led by a sophomore QB, Mandeville is 10-0 and ready to make a deep playoff run

It was a moment that showed the impact Mandeville sophomore QB Krew Collura has had on his team. Skippers kicker Kingsley Hunt had just booted a 40-yard field goal against Northshore to give the visitors a 20-17 District 6-5A victory for win No. 9 en route to a perfect 10-0 season and district title.

Mandeville, LA · 3d
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Meet the 3 St. Tammany Schools 'Students of the Year'

Three St. Tammany Parish Public School students were named the district's "Students of the Year," beating out thousands of other students in the school system. Fifth-grader Lena Gardner from Sloan Middle School is the STTPS "Elementary Division Student of the Year." Elise Federico, an 8th grader at Mandeville Junior High, was selected as the "Middle/Junior High Division Student of the Year." Meanwhile, senior Owen Esté from Fontainebleau High School is the "High School Division Student of the Year."

Mandeville, LA · 4d
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Campus resources that are accessible to all learners

Beyond the traditional college student, contemporary learners can access all campus resources and use them to their advantage. A contemporary learner is not necessarily someone who is attending college straight out of high school. Many of these students have responsibilities outside of the classroom that can make the college experience look different from what people typically expect.

Hammond, LA · 1d

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Low scores, high stakes: 2 New Orleans schools fight to stay open

Leaders of two New Orleans K-8 schools asked the district last week to let them keep their charters, despite years of low test scores. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., in the Lower 9th Ward, and Pierre A. Capdau S.T.E.A.M., in Gentilly, are two of the four schools the district is considering closing at the end of this school year.

New Orleans, LA · 3d

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Lafourche Parish School District announces new, state-of-the-art Transportation Center in Lockport

The Lafourche Parish School Board proudly announces a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion of the brand-new LPSD Transportation Center in Lockport. This event will also mark the official launch of the district’s partnership with First Student, featuring a fleet of 115 brand-new, air-conditioned 2027 model school buses. The...

Lockport, LA · 3d

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College bands are back: Meet 4 Tulane groups behind movement

Strings are replacing soundboards this year at Tulane University. Several new student-led bands have popped up on campus, following a nationwide resurgence as live music and rock music top streaming charts. Between performances at fraternity houses, sorority date parties and local venues, Tulane’s student bands are attacking a range of...

New Orleans, LA · 2d

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Student Technology Fee Committee to undergo student-fee funded budget revisions following surplus discovery

Nicholls State University’s Student Technology Fee Committee is undergoing revisions to its student fee-funded budget following the discovery of a $60,000 surplus. The Student Technology Fee Committee consists of nine students representing various organizations on campus, such as the Student Government Association and Nicholls’ seven colleges, and eight faculty representatives.

Thibodaux, LA · 4d

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Four Louisiana quarterbacks earn Manning Futures recognition following outstanding performances

NEW ORLEANS (November 10, 2026) – The Allstate Sugar Bowl has recognized four Louisiana high school quarterbacks through its Manning Futures program following outstanding performances on the field, highlighted by a combined 12 touchdown passes. Da’John Howard of Salmen, Alericq Valentine of De La Salle, Jack Grace of Country...

Metairie, LA · 3d

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Regions’ Extra Credit designed to help Louisiana families navigate college financing

A great event for families planning for college is happening Thursday, Nov. 12.

New Orleans, LA · 2d

lionsroarnews.com

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Students asked for more and the REC looks into expanding it

Recreational Sports and Wellness is expanding its services and programs to create more opportunities for students, faculty, staff and the Hammond community. From intramural sports and fitness classes to monthly tournaments and specialized workshops, the REC, also known as the Pennington Student Activity Center, continues to offer new ways for university members and the community to participate in recreational activities.

Hammond, LA · 3d

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Low scores, high stakes: 2 New Orleans schools fight to stay open

Leaders of two New Orleans K-8 schools asked the district last week to let them keep their charters, despite years of low test scores. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., in the Lower 9th Ward, and Pierre A. Capdau S.T.E.A.M., in Gentilly, are two of the four schools the district is considering closing at the end of this school year.

New Orleans, LA · 3d

WWL-AMFM

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LHSAA prep football playoff brackets, bi-district matchups released

LHSAA prep football playoff brackets, bi-district matchups released

Slidell, LA · 5d

NOLA.com

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State Tournament Preview: 6 St. Tammany volleyball teams are headed to the Cajundome

Six St. Tammany Parish volleyball teams have punched their ticket to the Cajundome this week to compete in the LHSAA state tournament. On Thursday, all six teams will play in the quarterfinals, and those who advance will play in the semifinals on Friday. The championship matches begin at 9 a.m. on Saturday.

St Tammany Parish, LA · 5d

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Road to the Dome: Bayou Region bi-district football playoff matchups

The LHSAA has released the 2026 football playoff brackets, and seven teams from Terrebonne and Lafourche parishes — plus several more from the wider Bayou Region — are set for bi-district games Nov. 12-14. Exact kickoff times and sites will be announced later. No. 24 Terrebonne at No....

Terrebonne Parish, LA · 4d

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New Orleans doctor uses lived experience to lead new medical cohorts at Xavier University

Xavier University of Louisiana will open the Xavier Ochsner College of Medicine next year, marking a new chapter in its nearly 100-year legacy of excellence. The new medical school will be the fifth historically Black college and university medical school in the United States. Dr. Leo Seoane, the founding dean...

New Orleans, LA · 4d

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LSWA High School Football Polls – Post-Week 10

Others receiving votes: St. Thomas More 35, Northshore 13, John Curtis 6, Zachary 3, Destrehan 2. Others receiving votes: Salmen 22, Opelousas 17, Cecilia 3, St. Michael 1. Others receiving votes: Iowa 29, Loyola Prep 25, Jewel Sumner 7, Bunkie 1, Northwest 1. Class 2A. School, 1st rec, points, Prev....

New Orleans, LA · 4d

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E.D. White Cardinal Vanguard crowned 2026 LMEA Class 3C State Marching Champions

The E.D. White Catholic High School Cardinal Vanguard delivered a championship performance Monday night, earning the title of 2026 Louisiana Music Educators Association (LMEA) Class 3C State Marching Champions and sweeping all five caption awards. Competing Monday, Nov. 9 at Our Lady of Lourdes Stadium on the campus of the...

Thibodaux, LA · 3d

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LHSAA bracket release: Road to state goes through Gormley with St. Augustine, Jesuit at Nos. 1-2

For as long as St. Augustine and Jesuit keep winning, the Division I select football playoffs will run through Tad Gormley Stadium. The two schools earned the Nos. 1 and 2 playoff seeds when the LHSAA released its playoff brackets Sunday. Both schools play their home games at Gormley, potentially...

New Orleans, LA · 5d