Don’t Forget Your Roots. College students are busy. You have to find time for classes, homework, organizations and manage to have a social life. Sometimes you feel like you’re too busy to go home,...

‘MAUS’ Inspiring controversy among U.S. libraries, “MAUS” brought book censorship to the forefront of American politics. Banned due to depictions of physical and sexual violence, “MAUS” provides...

The box office recently welcomed a new sci-fi thriller film. Created by up-and-coming director Olivia Wilde, “Don’t Worry Darling” captured the audience’s attention throughout the entire film....

Louisiana is revered for some of America’s most flavorful food—but pizza is not one of those things. Just 15 minutes north of Monroe off of US-165 in Sterlington sits one of the best pizza joints in...

Students and faculty hit the runway last Wednesday in the annual Career Style Show. Hosted by the Office of Career and Student Development, the fashion show gave students the opportunity to see what is...

It’s rare for college students to be used to the spotlight, but for Kade Matkins, it’s just another day in the life. Matkins has been acting since he was young. He first starred in childhood plays...

Other Sports Are Cool Too. Don’t get me wrong. I love football as much as the next person. My Saturdays are full of College GameDay. After church on Sunday, I’m checking to see how my fantasy football...

Bucket Hat Shade is your friend—especially in this hot weather. Bucket hats provide a little bit of shade when the sun is beating down in the stadium while also being fashionable. Bucket hats can be...

The Cocaine Cowboy is back in the saddle and riding high again with the release of “Hell Paso.” Anger, depression and attitude are all on full display in Koe Wetzel’s fifth studio album.  On...

Hannah Blum Hannah Blum’s book, “The Truth About Broken: The Unfixed Version of Self-love”, sheds light on mental illness and learning to love yourself. She runs a mental health blog called “Halfway2Hannah”...

There’s nothing quite like crisp Autumn weather and country music.   Every Wednesday of September, the West Monroe Chamber of Commerce hosts the “Brown Bag Concert Series” where different musicians...

As you walk up the stairs to the Hangar, faint music begins to play. You can smell Asian cuisine as soon as you open the door. The room is decorated with bright, welcoming colors. The sun has finally set,...