Dear Friends of the Gulf Coast, This week marks the two year anniversary of the Deepwater Horizon explosion, where eleven oil rig workers lost their lives and resulted in one of the worst environmental disasters in history. A group of concerned citizens got together and created what would eventually become the Gulf Coast Blog and … Continue reading
Dear friend, Two years ago, the Deepwater Horizon rig exploded, killing 11 men and unleashing the worst oil spill in our nation’s history. This tragedy robbed our economy of billions of dollars, polluted our fragile wetlands and dealt yet another blow to the people of Louisiana. But Louisianians do not give up , and we … Continue reading
This Past Week On Tuesday, the House approved H.R. 4089 , the Sportsmen’s Heritage Act of 2012, which will protect and enhance opportunities for recreational hunting, fishing, and shooting. Passing family traditions down from generation to generation and enjoying the outdoors are two key components of our culture in South Louisiana. The Sportsmen’s Heritage Act … Continue reading
There’s something comforting about those three little letters that precede the pre-professional majors at Emory. I’m talking about the pre-med, or the pre-business major, a title which assures the neophytic undergrad that leading up to graduation someone will be there to hold your hand through resumes, internships, research positions, med-school interviews, or jobs upon graduation. A universal sigh of … Continue reading
