After Hurricane Katrina struck the gulf coast of the United States in 2005, recovery was on the forefront of everyone’s mind in New Orleans. With widespread destruction and an ample amount of flooding, the city of New Orleans as well as the entire Gulf Coast was in disarray for many years following the hurricane. However, when one thinks of Hurricane Katrina now, they probably think of the feel-good recovery stories.
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Leah Haile creates digital magic at Lamar Advertising
It was a sunny, bright day in the state of Louisiana and Leah Haile was leaving her job at Lamar Advertising in Baton Rouge early due to LSU competing in the National Championship football game in New Orleans. Around the office, everyone could feel the excitement of the game they had been anticipating all season long looming that night. Before departing, Haile was asked to be on call for the game, which meant she had a small window of time after the game to put up a “creative” on all billboards in New Orleans if LSU won. For Haile, this was the exact moment she realized that the digital advertising field never stops, even beyond her daily in-office demands.
Bernie Sanders draws enthusiastic crowd of thousands in Denver
DENVER- The Colorado Convention center was full of enthusiasm on Sunday, Feb. 16, as Democratic presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders encouraged a crowd of 11,000 to vote for honesty and integrity and vote to defeat Donald Trump.
DU improv team impresses crowd of devoted students every Wednesday
It was a Wednesday night at 8:30 p.m. in Lindsay Auditorium, and dedicated students were ready to watch a show come to life before their eyes. A packed auditorium of students eagerly chatted with their friends, awaiting their favorite de-stressing activity after a long day at the University of Denver. When Skintight Outrage, DU’s improv comedy team, ran out onto the stage, excited students cheered for the actors they have come to know and love week-to-week.
Higher prices and increase in traffic turn some DU students off to skiing
As the 2020 ski season begins, Colorado resorts are reporting significantly lower numbers in revenue and population of skiers than past seasons. This decrease likely has to do with tougher access to the mountains and the increased price in ski rentals and lift passes.
The MFJS Reporter -- Winter 2020 M-W 