Topic: New Orleans

Morgus Is Missed
Of all the talented, learned, likable celebrities and public figures we lost in 2020, locally one will be severely missed because of all the laughter he brought into our lives: Dr. Momus Alexander Morgus, the host of TV’s “The House of Shock.”

Racial Reckoning
Tulane renews and expands its commitment to making the university a more inclusive and supportive home for all. The time to act is now.

Green Wave Justice
Mónica Lebrón, the first chief diversity officer for Tulane Athletics, leads Green Wave Justice for All. She’s also deputy athletics director and chief operating officer.

Bridge Over Troubled Water
Is 2020 this country’s “Bridge Over Troubled Water,” as sung by Simon & Garfunkel in the turbulent ’70s before entering the ’80s?

Reopen to Reconnect
In the middle of the pandemic — and with extensive precautions and safety protocols in place — students and faculty moved back to on-ground operations this fall.

Reading Is Fun
For book lovers of all ages, the New Orleans Book Festival is poised to be a premiere national literary event. The festival welcomes everyone to campus in March to meet and greet famous authors and celebrate the joy of literature.

‘Earn and Learn’
The Earn and Learn program is open to young people in New Orleans who have earned a high school diploma and are looking to advance their careers.

Curator of Jazz
Melissa A. Weber, also known as DJ Soul Sister, has been named curator of the Hogan Jazz Archive.

Good Eating in The New Commons
The astonishing options for healthy dining in The Commons match up to the spectacular architectural ambience of the new place to hang out on campus.