Airing of Grievances: Freshman 15
August 22, 2017
Filed under Arcade
Dear Freshman 15,How are you still a thing? In an age of body positivity and self-empowerment it baffles my mind that your gloomy prophecy of weight gain still exists. You’re tacky and I hate you.Surrounded by delectable options everywhere and constant free food giveaways, putting on a little weigh...
Mid-Summer Mardi Gras: so nice they did it twice
Josh Axelrod, Arcade Editor
August 22, 2017
Filed under Arcade, NOLA
Every year New Orleanians enjoy the privilege of celebrating the world's greatest party: Mardi Gras. For some experiencing withdrawal, desperate for the festival thrills, Mid-Summer Mardi Gras comes just in time.Leading a parade that marched from the Maple Leaf Bar to Palmer Park and back, the Krewe of OAK...
Van Jones preaches love, unity on We Rise Tour
Josh Axelrod, Arcade Editor
August 21, 2017
Filed under Arcade, NOLA, Showcase
Van Jones does not like Donald Trump. He is nonetheless determined to transform the tone of dialogue surrounding the president, encouraging liberals to quit the sulking and jump to action.On Aug. 17, the CNN political contributor and social entrepreneur visited New Orleans' Saenger Theater to spread...
Sights for sore eyes: safe eclipse viewing choices
Josh Axelrod, Arcade Editor
August 21, 2017
Filed under Arcade, Archives, Comedy
From 12-2 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 21, the moon will pass in front of the sun, producing a total solar eclipse, the first in the U.S. since 1979. The moon will go between the sun and earth for a duration of about three hours but will only completely block it for as long as two minutes and 40 seconds....
Food destinations near campus offer popular meal options
Nurah Lambert and Josh Axelrod
June 7, 2017
Filed under Arcade, Food, NOLA
Felipe's Mexican Taqueria:A quick stroll past Turchin Stadium takes you to Felipe’s Mexican Taqueria, an affordable burrito joint and a Tulane institution. It’s no Chipotle, but Felipe’s food is made with fresh ingredients and can be dipped in a variety of exciting and mysterious sauces. The...
Fact or Fiction: Debunking myths about New Orleans for freshmen
Nurah Lambert, Arcade Editor
June 7, 2017
Filed under Arcade
Freshman year is exciting—a time of transitioning, learning and discovery. Know that if you are reading this as an incoming freshman from out of town, you have a whole lot to discover. Living in any new city comes with its own unique set of trials and understanding when it comes to the shift in customary...
Arcade’s top 10 events of 2016-17
Nurah Lambert and Josh Axelrod
June 7, 2017
Filed under Arcade, Archives, Campus, Campus Life, NOLA, Showcase
Mirroring the festive charm of New Orleans, Tulane's various student-run organizations set up different events that make year-round celebration an integral part of our campus culture. Whether cheering in the stands during the homecoming game or jamming to the autotune artistry of T-Pain in Devlin Fi...
New Orleans filmmakers bypass film industry with ‘People’
Josh Axelrod, Associate Editor
May 1, 2017
Filed under Arcade, Movies & TV, NOLA
Following a bold find-a-way-or-make-one-mentality, filmmakers Shane McGoey and Eric Sella are part of a revolution to take back the film industry.Their movie "People," written in just nine days, debuted at last year's New Orleans Film Festival on October 16 and was released for streaming on Amazon Prime, iTunes ...
Airing of Grievances: The Hullabaloo, the Eyes and Ears of the Tulane Community
April 29, 2017
Filed under Arcade
Dear Hungry Hungry Hullabaloo,Our time together is drawing to an end, and there are a few things I need to get off my chest. It may be uncouth, or straight up uncool to call you out so publicly, but it's not like anyone is reading this.You stole college from me. Call me dramatic, but you ate...
Career Wave brings Hollywood network to Tulane students
Nurah Lambert, Associate Arcade Editor
April 29, 2017
Filed under Arcade, Campus Life
Lights, camera, action. Career Wave's annual Tulane to Hollywood event takes the stage Friday at 1:30 p.m. in Dixon Hall.The panel event features Tulane alumni and parents successful in the entertainment industry, including creator and executive producer of "Entourage" Doug Ellin; Executive Vice...
Whitney, Shannon and the Clams to fight finals stress with upbeat vibes
Luo Qi Kong, Staff Reporter
April 29, 2017
Filed under Arcade, Campus Life, Music
As the final days of the semester creep forward, students are often overwhelmed by final exams and papers, making a fun, relaxed Friday night well-deserved. One option this Friday is Tulane University Campus Programming's Thank God It's Over event, which traditionally marks and celebrates the end of...
Ryan Morey remembrance event to benefit child advocacy
Jordan Figueredo, Senior Staff Reporter
April 27, 2017
Filed under Arcade, Archives, Campus Life
In remembrance of Tulane senior Ryan Morey, who died in February, a benefit for the New Orleans Child Advocacy Center will be held in Morey's honor by a group of his friends from 2-5 p.m. Friday at Pocket Park at the Lavin-Bernick Center for University Life, with wristbands for the event, which will...
