Are eSports real Sports? Pro
Story By: Michael Mendez, Sports Editor
February 21, 2017
Electronic sports is a gaming trend on the rise. It may not be as well known as the NBA, MLB or NFL, but it is recognized by governments around the world as well as corporate sponsors and the gaming community as a professional sport. Esports is a professional sport dedicated to video games that f...
Are eSports Real Sports? Con
Story By: Marco Rosas, Reporter
February 21, 2017
Video games are a great pastime and it’s fun when you are good at them, but a sport is much more than something you play. Electronic sports have become a sleeping giant in the arena of games. They have built a substantial audience and have even been covered by ESPN. But they lack a few key el...
Is Resisting Arrest A Hate Crime? Pro
Story By: Marco Rosas, Reporter
February 7, 2017
HB 953, a new law in Louisiana designed to protect police officers and citizens from discrimination can protect police officers as well as help build bridges between police and people of color. In 2016, many died needlessly, including the infamous Dallas shooting that killed five active duty cops...
Is Resisting Arrest a Hate Crime? Con
Story By: Terada Phengphong, Reporter
February 7, 2017
The state of Louisiana is flirting with the idea of “Blue Lives Matter” bills, some of which have already become state law. An example would be the HB 953 bill which puts police, firefighters and emergency medics under hate crime protection. The bill was first proposed in April 2016, and then...
Don’t Give Up Just Yet
Story By: Jorge Alamo, Reporter
November 9, 2016
Fall semester is without a doubt the worst semester to go to school. You have to get used to your summer going away and getting back into the swing of things and finally reaching the halfway mark full of confidence. Until you realize — winter is coming and that means nothing but months of amazing holi...
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