New state law monitors student/teacher communication [ArticleImageHyperLink] Monday, December 14, 2009 By Heather Hartdegen As of Nov. 15, teachers and other public school employees are required to document all communication with students via personal electronic devices.The new state law (HB 570, Act 214), passed in June, full story

Jefferson schools face consolidation [ArticleImageHyperLink] Monday, December 14, 2009 By Ashley Guillory Jefferson Parish public schools Haynes Academy for Advanced Studies and Riverdale High School face plans of consolidation due to limited space and low student enrollment.At a public hearing on Sept. 2 full story

In Lucky's Loop Monday, December 14, 2009 By Alex Foerstner Academic Games places in competitionThe Academic Games team attended the Linguistics tournament on Nov. 6 at Marrero Middle School. The Junior Division Team members, sophomore Shreya Kashyap and fresh full story

Louisiana university systems hampered by budget cuts Monday, December 14, 2009 By Nicole Foerstner Louisiana’s higher education programs are facing state-wide budget cuts that will eliminate classes, programs and faculty.The state’s four main higher education systems had their budgets cut by approx full story

Fat City undergoes extreme makeover Monday, December 14, 2009 By Sam Labue Metairie’s Fat City district, home to a multitude of bars, nightclubs and restaurants, is undergoing reconstruction to make the area a friendlier atmosphere.Jefferson Parish is currently working on a full story

Students give back this holiday season Monday, December 14, 2009 By Danielle Crais King is giving back to charity this holiday season through several events that include the Penny War, Bikes for Tykes and a canned food drive dance.From Nov. 2 to Nov. 13, the Penny War fundraiser acc full story

Risque music fosters explicit dancing Monday, December 14, 2009 By Shreya Kashyap Sexually suggestive dancing has become a growing issue in schools across the country.King dances are regulated by a dress code and adult supervision. Teachers typically chaperone the dances and an adm full story

Women gain military status as result of current wars overseas Monday, December 14, 2009 By Faye Carmouche Despite the traditional roles females have played in the U.S. armed forces, women recently have been breaking role barriers due to the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.Women are nearly everywhere in the U full story

Water turbine on Mississippi sparks alternative energy [ArticleImageHyperLink] Monday, December 14, 2009 By Kelsey Frese Finding new sources of power and energy has been a growing concern with the nation’s population.President Obama’s administration avidly supports the clean energy movement. In his comprehensive energy full story

12-0: Local spirit stays high as Saints remain undefeated Monday, December 14, 2009 By Danielle Crais and Megan Waguespack With an 11-0 record, the Saints football team is raising the morale around the New Orleans area.On Monday Nov. 30, 2.14 million viewers tuned in to watch the Saints battle against the New England Patr full story

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