Articles By Rebecca Burton

Rebecca Burton, who merged her passion for writing and her longtime interest in science and health, covers science in her home state of Florida.

Life

Although the Tabasco Brand Pepper Sauce has become a staple in many kitchens, trendier sauces are beginning to emerge because of increasing immigrant populations and diversified tastes.

News

Louisiana has surpassed California and New York as the world’s movie production capital, with stars like Will Ferrell, Reese Witherspoon, Brad Pitt, Sandra Bullock and Sofia Vergara filming in what has become “Hollywood South.”

News

The National Hurricane Center will start publishing online maps with real-time storm surge data showing expected flood levels. Public awareness of possible storm surges was a goal of the Center’s annual Hurricane Awareness Tour. The tour included an inside look at “The Hurricane Hunter.”

Students

Nicholas St. Fleur said his eyes were opened to the power of journalism when a high-magnitude earthquake struck his parent’s homeland of Haiti in 2010. Soon after, Mr. St. Fleur turned writing into a career.

Students

In elementary school, Shelby Boamah memorized short stories and recited them in competitions throughout New York City. Now 21, Ms. Boamah has produced a documentary and several public service announcements.

Blog

Blog

The New York Times Student Journalism Institute in New Orleans for 2014 is now concluded. We will resume in May 2015 in Tucson, Arizona.

In Focus

The National Weather Service of New Orleans/Baton Rouge issued a flash flood watch Wednesday afternoon remaining into effect through Thursday evening.