Cultural Blending // Vietnamese Culture
by Madison Boudoin, Staff Writer Many refugees of the Vietnam War found themselves in the Bayou Region of Southern Louisiana, surrounded by rich Cajun culture and opportunities for work. The journey across the world was tough and risky, but it is greatly appreciated by the young Vietnamese generation living on the bayou today. “It makes […]
Vacation Like a Local
by Lexcie Lewis, Special Sections Editor When summertime rolls around, locals head to their home away from home, Grand Isle. Louisiana isn’t known for having many beaches so whether it’s fishing, camping or just laying out by the water, the small island of less than 800 residents is the ultimate Cajun getaway. “I love coming […]
Bayou Sleeps // Unique Places to Stay
By Cullen Diebold, staff videographer
Bayou Souvenirs // Unique Gifts
by Brandy Dunbar, staff videographer
Up The Bayou vs. Down The Bayou
Making Music // Recording Studio
by Ashlyn Verda, staff writer Hidden in the quaint suburbs of Houma, Digital Sac-a-Lait Productions serves as an essential recording studio for musicians in the Bayou Region. Pershing Wells— a professional guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter from Bayou Black— owns Digital Sac-a-Lait Productions, where he works with local songwriters to develop their music into tunes that […]
On the Water // Paddle Bayou Lafourche
by Wes Barnett, staff videographer
Sweet Finishes // Cajun Desserts
by Kaitlyn Biri, photo editor
Cajun Food Fails
by Hannah Grigsby, staff photographer
A Different History // Whitney Plantation
by Trevor Johnson, features editor Southern plantations have long been tourist stops for curious travelers from around the world — most offering wedding services, detailed accounts of wealthy slaveholders, and cheap memorabilia. However, Whitney Plantation, located in Wallace, LA, breaks the mold by giving an unflinching look into the lives of its former slaves. “Our […]