AltWeeklies Wire
Comprehending Einsteinnew
In the wake of administrative upheaval and claims of wrongdoing at Einstein Charter Elementary in Katrina-ravaged eastern New Orleans, parents wonder if their neighborhood school can be saved.
Tags: Education
Coming Homenew
Essence Music Festival has joined the list of successful events, like Jazz Fest, Mardi Gras and the Saints home season, to return to New Orleans and help in the city's recovery.
Peacekeeping Armynew
Polyphonic Spree's up to 28 members have shed their cultlike robes for a unifying military look, and its latest record, The Fragile Army, still has the sunny sound the group is known for but takes on more serious subject matter lyrically and sartorically.
Gambit |
Alison Fensterstock |
06-26-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Polyphonic Spree, The Fragile Army
A Political Bombshellnew
Last week's guilty plea by former Orleans Parish School Board president Ellenese Brooks-Simms was the political equivalent of a nuclear bomb.
Gambit |
Clancy DuBos |
06-26-2007 |
Commentary
Going Modularnew
To handle New Orleans' rising public school enrollment, new state Education Superintendent Paul Pastorek has fast-tracked temporary campuses -- but he hopes to see permanent schools under construction before his contract expires in six months.
Tags: Education
Presidential Debates Should Come Through New Orleansnew
Choosing New Orleans should be easy for the bi-partisan Commission on Presidential Debates.
Gambit |
Clancy DuBos |
06-26-2007 |
Commentary
Raising the Lower Ninenew
How residents of one historic neighborhood in New Orleans are framing the flood-ravaged area's recovery in modern, "green" terms.
Gambit |
Ariane Wiltse |
06-26-2007 |
Environment
Rocking the Invisible Guitarnew
Air guitar, once an embarrassing secret or a teenage hobby, is now an international phenomenon.
John Georges' October Surprisenew
Businessman John Georges has in mind his own version of an October Surprise for Congressman Bobby Jindal -- a spectacular come-from-behind victory in Louisiana's governor's race. If Georges succeeds, Jindal won't be the only one who's surprised.
The Stench of Corruption in Louisiananew
Multiple investigations into bribery, kickbacks and abuses of power cement Louisiana's reputation as a political cesspool.
Writers & Poets Flock to New Orleans in Drovesnew
They are drawing inspiration -- and the usual assortment of unique characters -- from Hurricane Katrina's sad aftermath.
Jefferson's Fall From Gracenew
Fans of The Sopranos now can find a crew for their withdrawal pains -- whenever they need a dose of corruption, betrayal, racketeering, family intrigue, self-dealing, bribery and extortion, they can read the 94-page federal indictment of Congressman Bill Jefferson of Louisiana.
Gambit |
Clancy DuBos |
06-12-2007 |
Commentary
A Legend After His Timenew
A new biography of photographer Clarence John Laughlin examines the life and work of an artist whose full measure has not yet been realized.
Gambit |
Jason Berry |
06-12-2007 |
Nonfiction
Children of the Recoverynew
A package of "School Readiness Tax Credits" being considered by the Louisiana Legislature to help care for children of the recovery is winning praise from national, state and local experts for its innovative approach to financing early childcare and education.
Gambit |
Anonymous |
06-12-2007 |
Commentary
Jazz Rescuersnew
Archivists battle time, neglect and Hurricane Katrina to preserve New Orleans' musical history and landmarks.
Tags: history
