Tulane community gathers in support of Uptown for Black Liberation
Clara Lacey, Senior Staff Reporter
June 6, 2020
Tulane students, faculty, staff and Uptown community members gathered Friday afternoon in front of McAlister Auditorium for the Uptown for Black Liberation demonstration in solidarity with New Orleans organizers and the Black Lives Matter movement. The meeting aimed to foster productive conversations aroun...
Freret Street Festival kicks off New Orleans’ festival season
Hannah Eichelbaum, Staff Reporter
April 3, 2019
After jaywalking across Freret Street every day – late to classes – Tulane students have developed a true appreciation for the famous New Orleans street that passes through the center of Tulane University’s campus. This Saturday, April 6, the city of New Orleans will pay it tribute during t...
Restaurant Reviews: Warbucks’ new American cuisine
Matt Federman, Contributing Writer
February 20, 2019
Warbucks, found in the Irish Channel along Magazine street, is brought to life by Executive Chef Todd Pulsinelli. The newly opened restaurant blends modern American cuisine with distinct international influences. The kitchen staff members clearly pride themselves on bringing unconventional flavor combinations together with ...
The Glorious Sons to bring folk-rock rhythm to Gasa Gasa
Burke Joslin, Associate Arcade Editor
March 17, 2018
This Sunday, Canadian rock band The Glorious Sons is bringing its unique brand of gritty alternative rock & roll to Gasa Gasa. The band is currently touring following the release of its second studio album, "Young Beauties and Fools." While the name "The Glorious Sons" likely doesn't ring many ...
Tulane’s Uptown buildings shed light on university’s founding members
Jonathon Marks, Associate News Editor
December 6, 2017
Though Tulane University was first established in 1834, it was not until 1894 that the Uptown campus underwent construction. The institution was not officially called Tulane University until 10 years prior to the construction of the Uptown campus buildings, which have been renovated and repurposed over the years sinc...
TUPD reports off-campus uptown armed robbery
Fiona Grathwohl, News Editor
October 19, 2017
Tulane University Police Department Officers responded to a report of an armed robbery at 11:10 p.m. October 19 in the 7900 block of Birch Street. Two victims were approached by two subjects who robbed them of purse and a cellular phone. The subjects fled eastward on Fern Street, then to Green Street, then to South C...
Uptown restaurant set on fire
Lily Milwit, News Editor
February 3, 2017
The Flaming Torch, an uptown restaurant owned by an Iranian family, was set on fire Sunday night. NOPD is currently investigating the fire as possible arson but said in a statement that there is not currently any reason to believe that the nationality of the owner played a role in the incident. The...
Tulane to close Mississippi campus after spring 2017 semester
Robin Boch, Staff Reporter
January 17, 2017
Tulane University announced on Jan. 5 that the university will be closing its School of Continuing Studies campus in Madison, Mississippi, pending approval by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges. The campus will be shut down following the end of the spring 2017...
