The US Supreme Court made a landmark ruling today, ending affirmative action for college admissions. University of Louisiana system president Dr. Jim Henderson says in Louisiana schools use objective admissions criteria based on high school GPA, core curriculum, and standardized test scores.
New Orleans Congressman Troy Carter said the court has issued a disgraceful decision that will make it harder for minority students to have a chance at equal admission to our nation’s top schools.
The 29th Annual Essence Festival kicks off today in Crescent City. New Orleans and Company Senior Vice President of Communications Kelly Schulz says it appears tht the festival will be crowded.
Cut 7 (10) “…90 percent occupancy.”
The festival ends on Monday, July 3rd.
McNeese broke ground on a new press box for Cowboy Stadium today. The previous press box sustained significant damage from the 2020 hurricanes and a complete overhaul was required. Director of Facilities Kevin Martin says the new facility will have 25 suites and a 17-hundred-square-foot sky club. And it will also have an open patio area that can function as more than just a press box…
It’s expected to be completed in time for the 2025 football season.
Members of the LSU baseball championship team served fans chicken finger meals at the flagship Raising Cane’s near the LSU campus during lunch today. Dylan Crews, Paul Skenes, Tommy White, Tre’ Morgan, Ty Floyd, and head coach Jay Johnson all took part. Cane’s owner Todd Graves was in Omaha for the College World Series this year and he made a large contribution to keep LSU in the lead for the Jell-o Shot Challenge.