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The Tulane Hullabaloo

Student newspaper serving Tulane University, Uptown New Orleans

The Tulane Hullabaloo

Student newspaper serving Tulane University, Uptown New Orleans

The Tulane Hullabaloo

Medical student Michael Nwokorie was found dead in the Audubon Park lagoon.

Body found floating in Audubon Park lagoon 

Lillian Foster, Breaking News Editor August 21, 2024

The body of 25-year-old medical school student Michael Nwokorie was found floating in the Audubon Park lagoon on Aug. 11. The cause of death is still under investigation and could take up to two months...

Police arrested Thomas Sciortino, 69, on Nov. 25 after a Tulane University police officer saw him walk outside his Magazine Street home, an arrest report and a Tulane University Police Department daily activity log said.

Man charged after obscenity reported in Tulane library bathroom

Martha Sanchez, Managing Editor December 6, 2023

Content warning: This article contains detailed descriptions of sexual harassment.    A man who, police say, entered a Howard-Tilton Memorial Library bathroom, showed a student photos of...

OPINION | Practice gratitude after safe, fun Mardi Gras

OPINION | Practice gratitude after safe, fun Mardi Gras

Phoebe Hurwitz, Views Editor March 9, 2022

In the days and weeks leading up to Mardi Gras’ annual celebration, Tulane University students may have been found preparing colorful, sequined outfits, making sleeping arrangements for visiting...

Many Americans rely on 911 for emergency response services.

OPINION | Too little, too late: Where Mayor Cantrell’s new dispatch program fails

Doxey Kamara, Intersections Editor August 26, 2021

In the United States, police departments have faced harsh criticism for being ill-equipped to handle mental health emergencies. Doctrines such as the “sheepdog mentality” train law enforcement...

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Policing Mardi Gras: TUPD prepares for the city’s biggest party of the year

Josh Axelrod, Senior Staff Reporter February 19, 2020

When Mardi Gras’ main weekend commences, Broadway Street erupts. Hoards of people gather around fraternity houses, solo cups in hand, as music roars.  As a result, Tulane University Police position...

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I am not a threat

Frederick Bell, Contributing Writer February 19, 2020

The day started with a stressful presentation looming over my head.  It was for my major seminar class in political economy and had to be at least 30 minutes long. I got out of bed early around 7 a.m....

TUPD hires new police chief

TUPD hires new police chief

Deeya Patel, Associate News Editor November 7, 2018

On Oct. 15, the Tulane University Police Department swore in its new chief of police. Kirk Bouyelas, who has served the New Orleans Police Department for 31 years, will now head a group of more...

Undue use-of-force shows TUPD's power must be restricted

Undue use-of-force shows TUPD’s power must be restricted

Shea Dobson, Senior Staff Writer April 11, 2018

Tulane President Michael Fitts recently sent out an email to the student body addressing multiple anonymous complaints made against the Tulane University Police Department which allege the use of unnecessary...

Predictive policing technologies present problems for NOLA

Predictive policing technologies present problems for NOLA

Madeline Ninno, Staff Writer March 14, 2018

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Orleans Parish protects undocumented students, scrutinizes police interactions

Jordan Hall, Staff Writer September 21, 2017

Exactly one month after voting to allow undocumented immigrants to attend Orleans Parish schools, the school board has voted subsequently to protect its students further by scrutinizing police interactions...

Hashim Walters, mayor for the millennials

Hashim Walters, mayor for the millennials

Nile Pierre, Intersections Editor September 14, 2017

During his sophomore year at Birmingham Southern College, Hashim Walters decided to run for mayor of New Orleans. Two years later, the 22-year-old is the youngest candidate in the 2018 mayoral race and...

Police must seek engagement, not intimidation with citizens

Police must seek engagement, not intimidation with citizens

Madeline Ninno, Staff Writer September 14, 2017

Following a string of violent protests across the country, the Trump administration is looking to expand the military-grade resources available to police. The events leading up to this potential expansion...

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