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Charter Schools Tone Deaf to Marching Band Culture
The pervasiveness of charter schools in New Orleans has some community members concerned about the preservation of marching band culture and traditions as schools are closed or consolidated.
Glynn A. Hill is a storyteller, video journalist and sports commentator based in D.C., by way of West Philadelphia. Mr. Hill is a rising senior at Howard University studying political science and journalism. He said managing his school paper gave him a platform to continue publishing stories that challenge stereotypes and facilitate conversation.
The pervasiveness of charter schools in New Orleans has some community members concerned about the preservation of marching band culture and traditions as schools are closed or consolidated.
Reporter Glynn A. Hill, a former rugby player, revisits the field as the New Orleans Rugby Football Club prepares for the national championship.
A woman was killed when her car flipped three times after being hit by a speeding truck on a residential street. Witnesses say it is part of a string of speeding incidents on their block.
The N.F.L.’s announcement that Minneapolis will host the 2018 Super Bowl may be reinforcing a trend of rewarding the title of host to cities with new stadiums.
John Dargan said his camera lens has provided a platform for free expression and creativity. His goal is to make documentary films about sensitive subjects that make people challenge their own thoughts and perspectives.
The New York Times Student Journalism Institute in New Orleans for 2014 is now concluded. We will resume in May 2015 in Tucson, Arizona.
Julia Craven went to Tulane University looking for a controversy. What she found was a young custodial worker with a phenomenal story.
The National Weather Service of New Orleans/Baton Rouge issued a flash flood watch Wednesday afternoon remaining into effect through Thursday evening.