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•Olympics Details pg. 24 22 News February 2018 February 2018 News Briefs 33 Quote of the Month “Dear Trump, I hope you stay in of- Parlez-Vous Staff Sports Love Lines fice for another three years.” Anonymous “It has been said that a Scotchman by Hannah Primeaux and Taylor Lejeune Editors Accomplishments “Dear students, don’t do the Tide Pod chal- has not seen the world until he has by Taylor Lejeune Editor-In-Chief and Junior Staff Writer lenge *insert eyeroll*” Anonymous Hannah Primeaux Junior Staff Writer “I love Judice Inn more than anything.” Em- seen Edinburgh; and I think that I “Dear Nick, thank you for always mak- Gabby Perrin ily Schulze may say that an American has not ing me laugh and smile on a daily basis.” “I love fiction, and I love all you authors out The boys’ bowling team defeat- Meghan Mouton ed Breaux Bridge High School on Jan. there who have the courage, inspiration, Senior Staff Writer seen the United States until he has “Dear Cristian, you can’t be loyal to more and motivation to create worlds all your 25 at Lafayette Lanes. They won 24 to Andrew Degeyter than one person. Only me.” Anonymous own beyond anybody’s wildest imagina- seen Mardi-Gras in New Orleans.” 3 with high scores by Daniel Burzynski “Dear chicken, I love you even though tion.” Anonymous -Mark Twain with a 245, Eric Hernandez with a 221, Junior Staff Writers you’re salty.” Anonymous “Dear marching band, thank you for taking and Mark Crow with a 198. Eric Hernan- “I love my bed more than life.” Anony- my life and free time.” Aaliyah Walker Olivia Cart dez earned the high series with a 594. mous “I love many things, but most of all myself.” Kaitlyn Daigle On Jan. 31, both the girls’ and “Dear Mr. Bihm, I’m sorry I slept through Brewster Durbin Carley Dupré Questions? Comments? boys’ bowling teams secured wins that important meeting.” Alix Basden “I also love Brewster.” Stephen Privat Liam Jochum against St. Thomas More and Teurl- “Dear chocolate pudding, you always “I love nothing, and that’s sad.” Aviana San Concerns? ings Catholic High, respectively. The have my heart babe.” André Sarrazin Souci Hannah Kuhn girls won 21 to 6 with high scores by “Dear Whataburger, I love you more than “I love my cats more than my friends.” Taylor Lejeune Contact Mrs. Manuel in room Alli Miller with a 195 and both Abigail anything else on earth.” Kate Manuel Anonymous “Dear Mr. Barras, thank you for putting up Reeves and Bailey Gerard with a 182. “Dear sleep, thank you for (almost) always Kate Manuel 231. with my insane controversies and con- The high series went to Alli Miller with being there for me.” Anonymous Hannah Michel spiracies.” Aristotelis Markou “I love Rihanna because I’m Gregory Mou- a 501. In the boys’ team, high scores “I love Chick-fil-A more than McDonald’s.” were earned by Daniel Burzynski with a ton.” Gregory Mouton Emily Thomas “I love memes more than I love my life.” An- Honorary Member: 234, Chase Trahan with a 199, and Eric The LHS mission is to inspire and “Dear Taco Bell, thank you for always be- nulyn Corzo Patrick Abapo Hernandez with a 189. Daniel Burzynski empower students within a disciplined, aca- ing there for me.” Anonymous “I love you, Legend of Zelda games.” Anony- earned the high series with a 597. “Dear books, thank you for transporting mous Sponsor: demic environment to become ethical, The girls’ soccer team recently me to another world that is never the “I love biology class because Josh says Mrs. Manuel well-rounded contributors to society. made it to the playoffs, playing against same.” Anonymous good morning.” Callie Ancelet Pineville High and Mandeville High. “Dear calming music, thank you for help- “I love a lot of things because I don’t hate.” On Feb. 2, they played a home game ing me study.” Anonymous Heather Wilson against Pineville. They lost, with the “Dear past lover, I asked your love to rain, “I love video games because I don’t love final score 8 to 0. The team then trav- but I got drought instead.” Anonymous school.” Paul Webre “I love you more than the bees love their Follow elled to Mandeville on Feb. 5, where “Dear Jeff, thanks for making me a gamer.” they lost against Mandeville High 4 to flowers.” Linh Tran Anonymous @parlezvousnewspaper “Dear love, I asked Cupid to handcraft you 0. Ivana Setka, Ashley Hultquist, Jordan “I love Roger Federer because he’s the on Instagram and a love to fit your needs, since I couldn’t GOAT (20 Grand Slam; Allons-y Federer).” @ParlezVousNews on Thibodeaux, Morgan Barras, and Amina provide you with one.” Anonymous Meselhe are the current seniors on the David Stanley Twitter for updates “Dear Barack Obama, please come back.” “I love boy bands because of their synchro- girls’ team. between each month Alicia Corrales nized dance moves.” Sonja Mugnier “I love Sia more than Madonna.” Jess “I love Halloween. I wish it was Halloween.” Harmon Anonymous “I love Christiano Ronaldo more than the guys my age.” Morgan Sellers 4 Mardi Gras February 2018 February 2018 Mardi Gras 55

Krewe of Bonaparte Mardi Gras Parade, today. In 2013, the city of New Orleans right (although I love my share of Mardi Gras, Party will run from downtown Lafayette to Today’s Mardi Gras season starts was ambitious and hosted Mardi Gras Meche’s king cakes.) The typical New Or- Get Your Grub On the fair at Cajun Field starting at 6:30 after the Epiphany, which is a Christian and the Super Bowl at the same time. It leans king cakes are sweet bread topped by Carley Dupré Gras p.m. holiday that celebrates the arrival of the became known as “Super Gras.” Parades with glaze and sugar. Nothing too fancy, Co-Social Media Director were cancelled on the day of the Super by Kaitlyn Daigle Youngsville Mardi Gras Parade, from Three Wise Men to Jesus’ manger. The just simple sugar and bread. Bowl to prevent chaos. The city did Co-Social Media Director Public Works Building to Fountain View, Epiphany is also known as Three Kings The parades are entirely different A new restaurant opening is something similar to control chaos in In Louisiana, and especially in La- Youngsville, starting at 11 a.m. Day and the Twelfth Day of Christmas. down there, too. The celebration begins almost as exciting as back-to-back holi- the 1970s by banning parades from go- fayette, Mardi Gras is a very popular holi- February 12 This time period between the Epiphany way before the actual date of Mardi Gras, days, especially if the restaurant is very ing through the French Quarter. and continues until the day of. Some of day. The best way to celebrate the season Queen Evangeline’s Parade, will run and Mardi Gras is also known as Carni- different and just for the type of food is at parades, where people dress up in the more famous parades like Endymion, you tend to crave every other day. There from downtown Lafayette to the fair at val in Brazil. Mardi Gras is traditionally Sources: elaborate costumes and ride on floats up Bacchus, and Orpheus lead up to the day are over 20 restaurant openings happen- Cajun Field, starting at 6 p.m. celebrated as a last celebration before http://amp.history.com/news/9-things- and down the streets of Lafayette, throw- of Mardi Gras beginning that weekend. ing in Lafayette this year, and here are a February 13 the Catholic season of Lent. you-may-not-know-about-mardi-gras ing beads and toys to those cheering from Then, on that Tuesday, the day begins few of the ones that really stood out. King Gabriel’s Parade, will run from Contrary to popular belief, the http://www.history.com/topics/holi- below. The Mardi Gras season began on with Zulu, one of the oldest and most An especially exciting place downtown Lafayette to the fair at Ca- first United States Mardi Gras did not days/mardi-gras celebrated parades in New Orleans. It February 3, and parades will roll on most opening up is called Rock N’ Bowl. It is a jun Field, starting at 10 p.m. take place in New Orleans. Way back continues with Rex, another favorite of days each weekend until Mardi Gras day, mix of a bowling alley and a full-service Lafayette Mardi Gras Festival Parade, on March 3, 1699, French-Canadian the New Orleans parades. The floats in which will be celebrated on February 13 of restaurant. It also contains a large enter- will run from downtown Lafayette to explorer Pierre Le Monye d’Iberville the parades are much larger than those this year. the fair at Cajun Field, starting at 1 p.m. celebrated it at a camp 60 miles from in Lafayette and other places in Louisi- tainment venue that has a large stage, a Le Festival De Mardi Gras a’ Lafay- Fat Tuesday in the TownSquare Media Independent New Orleans, in what is today known ana. Some floats can be more than ten ballroom, and private suites. It plans to ette, referred to as the fair by many, will be Parade, will run from downtown Lafay- as Mobile, Alabama. A few years later, cars long. For some of the larger parades, open in March in downtown Lafayette open from February 9-13, with live music, Big Easy ette to the fair at Cajun Field, starting soldiers and settlers began to feast and by Kate Manuel like Endymion, famous people ride on on 950 Jefferson St. food, and carnival rides, and almost all the at 2:30 p.m. wear masks as a part of the celebration. Junior Staff Writer the floats. Some past riders have been New York Bagel Company is also parades in the area will roll through the fair Today, Mobile claims the oldest Mardi Kelly Clarkson, the members of the band finding its way down south, on Ambassa- grounds. Times and prices vary per night. Sources: http://klfy.com/2018/01/08/ Gras celebration in the country. Louisiana is notorious for its unique Kiss, and many Saints football players. dor Caffery Parkway. It is very well known February 3 mardi-gras-parade-schedule-2018/ While the Louisiana colony was celebration of Mardi Gras, but the parades New Orleans has one of the most in the northeast coast, and is becoming a Carencro Mardi Gras Parade started at under Spanish control from 1762-1800, and traditions are a little different any- unique celebrations of Mardi Gras in the famous eatery in Louisiana too. They sell Carencro High and ended at the Carencro the Spaniards apparently tried to crack where you go. Most of us are familiar with state, and you haven’t truly experienced bagels of all types, such as pizza bagels, Community Center at 11 a.m. down on certain Mardi Gras traditions. Lafayette Mardi Gras: Meche’s King Cakes, the holiday until you spend it in the city. breakfast bagels, bagel sandwiches, Krewe des Chiens Parade for Dogs, ran Mardi Gras The United States tried to do the same parades going down Johnston Street, soups and more. downtown Lafayette at 2 p.m. after they assumed control in 1803 by always hitting the low hanging trees by An eatery that is definitely pre- Krewe of Carnivale en Rio Mardi Gras History banning masked balls and public dis- Ascension, and the Mardi Gras fair. But, dicted to be a big hit for us bacon-fanat- Parade, ran from downtown Lafayette to by Olivia Cart guises. They eventually just accepted the 135 miles southeast of here holds different ics is the Avec Bacon Café. As you would Cajun Field at 6:30 p.m. Junior Staff Writer holiday. traditions. Once you attend Mardi Gras in guess, this restaurant is 100 percent February 4 The origin of Mardi Gras goes The first recorded street parade New Orleans, you’ll want to spend all your bacon-inspired and was brought up Fat Tuesdays in the Big Easy. Scott Mardi Gras Parade, ran through the way back to pagan celebrations of fer- in New Orleans took place in 1837. Thus by Paul Ayo and Jared Doise, who also As someone whose family is from city of Scott at 1 p.m. tility and spring and also the Roman began openings of secret Mardi Gras owns Legends. Make sure to keep your New Orleans, my Mardi Gras always has Krewe de Canailles Walking Parade, ran Lupercalia and Saturnalia festivals. societies that held parades and balls. ears and eyes open because you won’t through downtown Lafayette at 6:30 p.m. a taste of the city, whether we celebrate want to miss this grand opening on 214 When Christianity arrived to Rome, Mardi Gras has actually been can- there or not. My dad only allows king cakes February 10 the leaders decided to incorporate the celled a few times. It was cancelled dur- Bertrand Drive, happening sometime Children’s Parade, will run from downtown from Randazzo’s or Mackenzie’s (bakeries early in the year. old celebrations into the new religion. ing the Civil War, World War l, and World from the New Orleans area) in the house, Lafayette to the fair at Cajun Field, starting I scream, you scream, we all They placed the celebration right War ll. There was a scaled back version in always reminding us that Meche’s king at 12:30 p.m. scream for ice cream! Because there can before the beginning of the season of 2006 after Hurricane Katrina. cakes are just “big donuts.” In a way, he’s Lent, where the holiday is celebrated Continued on pg...15 potlights February 2018 February 2018 potlights w66 S S 777 Clarice and Hunter Fisher Laughter and George Lopez In a Nutshell, Band Nobody Beats My Socks

Helms by Liam Jochum by Carley Dupré by Taylor Lejeune by Gabby Perrin Design Editor Co-Social Media Director Junior Staff Writer Co-Editor Names: Katie Anderson and Mason Istre Friends: Claire Dupleix and Reid Helms Names: Madison Names: Mallory Domingue and David Silva What grade are you Grades: Junior and Senior Weathers, Lane Grades: 12th two in? KA: 10 MI: 11 How did you meet? Royer Nickname for each other: MD: Al. DS: Mal. What clubs are you CD: We went to middle school together. Grades: 12th How did you first meet? DS: Some bubbly senior forced us to two involved in? Both: Claire, how has Reid changed you as a person? Organizations: befriend each other. MD: In a nutshell, band. Band CD: He’s made me more comfortable about myself. MW: Band and Favorite thing about each other? MD: His dimples. DS: She seems How long have you Reid, same question? NHS. LR: Band and all shy on the outside, but she’s kind of hard-core. known each other? RH: She’s made me think about what I say and made me a nicer Sadness. First impression of each other? MD: Kind of preppy and really loud Both: Since early person and to pick up my feet when I walk. How did you two but also really cute. elementary school. If you could do it over again, what would you change? meet? Both: We DS: Really shy, kind of timid, pretty cute though. Any plans for RH: We wouldn’t download Trivia Crack because we always argued met during an off Favorite activity to do together? MD&DS: Hammocking. Valentine’s Day yet? about who could win. hour in September, Proudest moment of each other? DS: When she made head drum KA: Not really, but we’re Reid, what is the thing you like about Claire most? and then band major. MD: When he had a solo in jazz band. definitely going to be RH: She’s a very sweet person. happened. What is each other’s worst fear? MD: His is ghosts. DS: Hers is together. MI: No. Claire? What would have lizards. Favorite place to hang CD: Nothing. I’m just kidding. I like how caring he is for me. been different Do you remember the first conversation you had? DS: “Hi!” MD: “... out? Both: Horse Farm. Best memory together? if you had met Hi.” If you were an ice CD: When we went to the beach together. earlier in life? Weirdest thing about each other? DS: We’ve known each other for cream flavor, what What is something that your friend does that drives you crazy? MW: Not much. LR: 4 years and she’s still timid sometimes. MD: No tree is impossible to flavor would you both CD: He drags his feet when he walks. Prolly nothing. climb for him. be? KA: I’m Cookie RH: When she plays What two-player video game would you play together? LR: Mario Who is funnier? MD: Him. DS: That’s not true I think she’s funnier. Dough Two Step. MI: on her phone when Kart (she’ll lose). MW: Mario Kart (no I won’t). What song reminds you of each other? MD&DS: “I Can’t Fight This Vanilla Supreme. we’re watching a What’s the other person’s favorite genre of music? MW: Rock. LR: Feeling Anymore,” by Who has a better taste in music? Both: Me. movie. 70s-80s rock. REO Speedwagon. Who has a better fashion sense? KA: Me, but he has better socks. What are your Is there anything on a wishlist that you hope the other will get Hot air balloon or MI: Her, except the socks. Nobody beats my socks. dream jobs? for you? MW: No? LR: Wishlist? Who’s that? bungee jump? MD: Goofiest thing that you think the other has done? KA: I’m the CD: Oncologist. Which one of you is the better artist? MW: Me. LR: Her. Bungee jumping. dumb one. MI: She constantly trips on air. RH: Wealth Cats or dogs? MW: Both. LR: Yes. DS: Bungee jumping. What TV show would you binge together? Both: Breaking Bad manager. Show you’d binge together? MW: Anything, really. LR: Yes. Actually no, third Ice cream or frozen yogurt? KA: Frozen yogurt MI: Ice cream If you could Who texts more often? MW: Lane. LR: Me. option: skydiving. What’s the weirdest thing the other person has done around give each other Do you have any traditions with each other? Both: Memes. What is your you? KA: I don’t know. MI: She just kind of lays down literally another name What do you most admire about the other person? MW: His astrological sign? anywhere. what would it be? selflessness and kindness towards others and his sense of humor. LR: MD: Sagittarius. DS: Weirdest food combination that you love? KA: Chicken and CD: Well his name Her ability to laugh at literally nothing (and I mean she’s a good flute Gemini. waffles. MI: Pizza and cinnamon rolls. was almost Hunter player or whatever). Dream jobs? DS: What is the worst question somebody has asked you? KA: I don’t Fisher Helms. What’s the key to a happy and healthy relationship? MW: Aerospace engineer know. MI: “Why would you eat an entire large pizza by yourself?” Why RH: Would Clarice Laughter and positivity. LR: Laughter and George Lopez. for NASA. MD: Marine would I not? count? Anything to say about each other? MW: I’m so glad that I met him, biologist. If you had to spend a week handcuffed to somebody, who would and he’s amazing in every way. He’s the best. LR: The best (heart). One word that you choose? KA: It’s a tough choice between Mason or my dog. MI: describes you as Katie’s sister’s dog, Douglas. Also maybe Katie. friends? M&D: Weird. What is your most useless skill? KA: Always being tired. MI: Knowing how to make professional level paper airplanes. 8 Spotlights February 2018 February 2018 Spotlight 9 Flash Boy and Flash Girl Priorities Hammocking Just Gals Being Pals by Hannah Primeaux by Liam Jochum by Kaitlyn Daigle Design Editor Co-Social Media Director Editor-In-Chief by Andrew Degeyter Names: Hailey Names: Christopher Martinez and Aliyah Connelly Names: Cristian Senior Staff Writer Patin and Mabel Grade: Juniors Vega and Madeline Names: Whitney Applewhite and Jonathan Rome Fuentes When did you meet? CM: We met last year in Pride period. AC: Broussard Grades: Seniors What grade are Grades: Both 12th. you two in? Both: 9 Sophomore year in our first Pride period. Are you in any clubs together? Just band Organizations/ How did you meet? CM: Well, in biology class I had those jelly beans When did you Do you keep secrets from each other? Both: Nope clubs: HP: Key that taste really nasty and I was giving them to people and offered meet? CV: We met How long have you known each other? 4 years now. Club, speech, and her one and we started to talk more. AC: He gave me a jellybean from freshman year. MB: What is your favorite thing to do together? Hammocking! choir MF: Key Club BeanBoozled. 9th grade. Do you have Valentine’s Day plans yet? JR: I am just gonna go over How long have How did you you two been Do they prefer Coke or Pepsi? CM: Neither. She loves cream soda. to her house. friends? HP: Over AC: Cream soda. meet? CV: We If you had to change one thing about the other, what would it three years. What do they hate the most? CM: She hates an empty pantry and had some classes be? WA: He always wants to fight. JR: She is kind of dumb. How is 2018 going not having her way. AC: Spaghetti and Jake Paul. together. I Do your parents like your partner? Yes. so far? HP: It’s What’s your favorite thing you do together? CM: MEMES. AC: remember history What is the cutest thing you have done for each other? WA: I alright? January especially. MB: We was 6,000 years Memes, Mario Kart, and eat. brought him Jimmy John’s when he was sick. JR: I drove all the way to long. MF: Not What’s your favorite thing about the other? CM: I love how sweet talked in Ms. Staton New Orleans to see her. terrible. and kind she is to me. She makes my life amazing. AC: Um, that I’m more often. If you had to go to prom with other people, who would you pick What popular always right. What is your for the other? WA: David Silva. JR: Miguel Vasquez. trend do you Who’s got better jokes? CM: Me. AC: 100% Christopher. favorite thing to Who are your favorite celebrities? WA: Jonathan Rome at think shouldn’t do together? CV: have become Favorite memory of each other? CM: I don’t have a favorite jonathanrome.bandcamp.com popular? HP: memory. Every memory I have with her is my favorite. AC: I don’t Waste my gas. MB: How do you guys like your eggs? Scrambled Ugandan Knuckles MF: Tide pods have one favorite. Make him drive me places. Favorite breakfast foods? WA: French Toast JR: Bacon What is your favorite memory together? Both: 2017 Homecoming What’s their What do they like to do in their spare time? CV: Drawing. MB: Favorite brunch foods? WA: Omelet. JR: Bacon Have you two ever accidentally worn the same outfit? HP: Nah favorite pet? CM: Hang with the pals. Favorite lunch foods? WA: Jimmy John’s JR: Sushi MF: No Do they prefer cats or dogs? CV: Cats MB: Dogs. What do you think should become a trend for 2018? HP: Wendy, her dog. AC: Favorite snack Everyone actually being happy with themselves and the color Winston, his dog. What is their favorite video game? CV: I think Oblivion? Or Fallout. foods? WA: Chips yellow. MF: Treat yourself. What’s their MB: Pokémon. and Salsa JR: Trail Ice cream or frozen yogurt? HP: Ice cream, of course. MF: Ice cream favorite movie? CM: What is their opinion of pineapple on pizza? CV: If she has the mix Have you ever coordinated a costume for Halloween? HP: Yeah She doesn’t watch correct opinion then she doesn’t like it. MB: Disgusting. Favorite dinner MF: No Have they decided on a college yet? CV: I don’t think so. MB: He Are there any movies that you’re looking forward to coming movies often. AC: foods? WA: Sushi out? Both: Black Panther Jurassic Park. All of has something in the works. JR: Sushi Would you ever go swimming when it’s cold outside? HP: Nope them. Will you go to the same college? CV: Probably. MB: Yeah, maybe. Favorite MF: Yeah What’s their How often do you hang out? CV: Probably every chance we get. pancake flavor? What is your favorite vine to reference? HP: Road work ahead MF: favorite color? CM: MB: Whenever he doesn’t have priorities. WA: Chocolate Hurricane tortilla Favorite restaurant to visit together? CV: I think the fanciest place What is your favorite thing about your super best friend? HP: Her Black. AC: Black. chip JR: Blueberry laugh is contagious. MF: She’s an actual angel What famous we’ve been to is Dozo lol. MB: Yeah, probably Dozo. What is your Mel’s or Judice Inn? HP: Mel’s all the way. MF: Mel’s person do they Have you ever been on vacation together? MB: Nope. CV: Nah. favorite TV What is the best food/drink to have on a cold winter day? HP: Hot remind you of? CM: Do you plan to one day? CV: Probably. MB: Senior trip maybe? show to watch cocoa with whipped cream. MF: Poptarts and hot cocoa. A Kardashian. AC: What is their favorite color? CV:I think purple. MB: Uhh red?? CV: together? Friends What Disney movie have you seen over 500 times? HP: Moana You got it. (heart) MF: Moana G-Eazy, of course. Do you like that clear backpacks are in style? HP: Yeah, they’re Any Netflix shows What is your favorite thing about them? CV: Really grounded. MB: super cute. MF: No, they’re tacky. you’re both binge- Easy going. watching? CM: No, BJ’s Pizza or Deano’s Pizza? Both: BJ’s we’ve already watched them ALL. AC: The Flash. Do you have any inside jokes? CV: Priorities MB: Sir? What is the longest period of time that you’ve spent doing What’s your favorite sport? CM: Lacrosse. AC: Basketball. homework? HP: Four to five hours. MF: I don’t know. 10 singles Ads February 2018 February 2018 Singles Ads 11

Big Fat Liar by Taylor Lejeune Smart (Sometimes) Junior Staff Writer by Andrew Degeyter Senior Staff Writer Name: Andrew Degeyter Grade: Senior Name: Hannah Primeaux What do you hope to accomplish in life? To have a loving wife Grade: Senior and kids. What are your three best qualities? I am nice, smart (some- What is your favorite movie? Big Fat Liar. times,) and dedicated. What’s the wildest date idea you can imagine? Having a road What is the one quality you want in a date? They have to be trip to every type of theme park in the USA or just order every- smart. thing from the IHOP menu. What is your hobby? Reading poetry. What is a skill you pride yourself with? I am a good chef. What is your fatal flaw? I care too much. What are you looking for in your ideal partner? Patience. How do you like your eggs? Scrambled. Instagram: ajamesdeg Snapchat: h_primeaux Instagram: h.primeaux

Picture credit to Dominique Richard One Whole Crisis by Hannah Primeaux My Craziness Editor-In-Chief by Gabby Perrin Co-Editor Name: Liam Jochum Grade: Junior Name: Hannah Michel How would you describe yourself in three words? One whole Grade: Junior crisis. What are you looking for in a relationship? Someone to What do you aspire to be when you grow up? I’d love to do hang out with who can put up with my craziness. something related to Engineering, but a career involving percus- Dream college? Harvard maybe. If not, Texas A&M. sion education has always been on my mind. Where would you go on a first date? Anywhere basically. I What are four traits you are looking for in a partner? Some- care more about who I’m with than where we are and what body who isn’t afraid to show emotion, is okay with the fact that we’re doing. sometimes a hug is the best thing to give, who’ll make stupid Who should pay first? Um, I always pay for myself, so, me? jokes to help me feel better, and someone who isn’t afraid to try Favorite quote? “All truths are easy to understand once they something new. are discovered; the point is to discover them.” -Galileo Galilei. What is your description of a perfect date? I’d love to eat out Snapchat: hanmiche2 somewhere like Mel’s or just hang out somewhere and enjoy life. Sometimes simplicity goes a long way. Instagram: mostly.mild 1212 Review February 2018 February 2018 13

sion after losing someone who means a lot Beyonce create a quiet mood as they sing give the music an upbeat feel that I can’t help “Love Myself” by Hailee Steinfeld- This song I have compiled a list of all of my all- You Are Wanted to them, in reality, it most likely won’t get about the future and love. Once the two but smile with every time I hear it. Singing takes a positive look on being single. Steinfeld time favorite romance movies that are by Hannah Primeaux this bad for everyone. singers join together in the chorus, the music about being comfortable around each other, emphasizes loving yourself and taking care perfect to watch alone for whatever Editor-In-Chief Jack has his own share of anxieties picks up, and I can’t help but imagine the and the little things like, “hearing ‘good morn- of yourself without help from anybody else. mood you are in. Holding Up the Universe is the story of also. He hasn’t told a single person about his scene of two lovers, “dancing in the dark,” ing’ or ‘how’s your day been’,” are what makes The fast tempo and bass make it hard to resist Libby Strout, previously known as “America’s condition, that is until he tells Libby. Every and smiling together as they enjoy a private their house a home. getting up and dancing around by yourself Dirty Dancing Fattest Teen.” She is finally going back to single day he wakes up and meets everyone moment separate from everything else. “Sad Song” by We the Kings feat. Elena in your room. The bridge stops everything Dirty Dancing is an 80s classic that school, and high school sucks just as much as all over again, and that terrifies him because “If We Were Vampires” by Jason Isbell and Coats- Some songs about being single are suddenly, almost like a freeze frame moment, has always been one of my top ten she thought it would. However, this is also the what if he messes up? What if he is sup- the 400 Unit- When I first listened to this, it made about how when your significant other to breath before the bass drops again and the favorite movies. Although this movie story of Jack Masselin, a teen boy suffering posed to know someone, but he can’t figure felt more like a sad song than a love song. It leaves you it’s like you have a missing piece song hops back into the chorus. is pretty cheesy, it is the perfect movie from Prosopagnosia, a condition that causes out who they are? focuses primarily on time running out and and you feel broken. This is definitely one of Many of the songs on this list are pret- watch alone on your couch. him to not recognize faces, including his own. I highly recommend reading the being left alone after your significant other those songs. Although it isn’t a breakup song, ty simple, but that’s what I really liked about Rating: PG-13 Jack is not a bad person, but he does do a story of these two teens who are just trying dies. What changes the meaning though, is the song seems to set itself as being one. I felt them. Spotify has different romantic playlists Year Released: 1987 bad thing, and that bad thing brings the two to survive high school and see that they are the point that this limited amount of time like the lyrics were a bit cheesy, but if you’re for how you feel, including ones for those that Synopsis: Baby Houseman is a teen- together. wanted. It may even show you that you are makes your time together that much more dealing with a breakup and want something are single such as “Broken Heart” and “Single + ager fresh out of high school who goes This book is powerful because nei- wanted too. meaningful. Although one day you or your to listen to while missing your ex, then this is Loving it.” on a vacation at resort in the Catskills ther character lets their problem stop them, significant other will die and, “likely one of us the perfect song. It starts off slow and som- with her family. When a dancing in- despite the serious setbacks they face will have to spend some days alone,” being ber, but by the end of final chorus the beat structor’s partner becomes injured, throughout the journey. As they are forced able to cherish each other for every second of picks up with help from the bass, almost Baby steps in to replace her. They fall in to be around each other, they learn that they Valentine’s Day Romance Movies your time together makes the time worth it. making me want to get up and dance before love and so ensues a whirlwind forbidden belong and they matter, even if they don’t Bops “That’s What Makes This House a Home” by finishing off with a slow leadout from the to Watch Alone on romance. fit into society’s view of “normal.” That’s the by Liam Jochum Holley Maher- One of my favorite parts of this piano. Valentine’s Day When to Watch: Watch this when you are message Jennifer Niven is trying to express Design Editor by Olivia Cart song is that Maher doesn’t put full emphasis “Before He Cheats” by Carrie Under- in the mood to be emotionally invested in throughout this novel: you are wanted. Every year when Feb. 14 rolls around, Junior Staff Writer on the significant other so much as how life is wood- I could not resist including Carrie the main characters’ relationship. But Niven doesn’t stop with just talk- couples celebrate their relationships by For singles, Valentine’s Day is with them together. The clapping and drum Underwood’s classic revenge song on this Available to Stream: Free on Amazon ing about overweight people, or those who buying each other gifts and spending the usually marked by sitting home alone, rim clicks in the background of the melody list because it’s an absolute bop. Since com- with Prime membership suffer from disorders that cause them to day together. Some people use chocolate to watching movies, and stuffing your face ing out in 2005 it’s managed to keep from never recognize others, she also covers top- ask out their crush and others make Spotify with chocolate you bought for yourself. being pushed onto the backburner of classic Moonrise Kingdom ics that many people can understand. These playlists in hopes of impressing their crush breakup music. No matter how young or I’ve seen a bit of Wes Anderson’s include anxiety, depression, and the loss of a into going on a date with them. Whether old you are, the hook of her song will get work, and I have always been a fan of loved one. The only reason Libby ends up as you’re single or in a relationship on Valen- you up and yelling in two seconds. Who can his instantly recognizable directing “America’s Fattest Teen,” is because after her tine’s Day, I’ve compiled a list of songs that resist the pull of Underwood singing about style. This is by far is my favorite of all mother passes away, food is the only kind the hopeless romantics can listen to no mat- vandalizing her cheating boyfriend’s truck? his movies I have seen. The iconically of happiness she can find. She has a hole in ter the mood they’re in. Although she’s bitter about being cheated dry humor and bright colors of this film her that can’t be filled, but she keeps trying “Perfect Duet” by Ed Sheeran and Be- on, she mentions how she, “might’ve saved a is a refreshing twist on the stereotypi- anyway. Libby eventually has to be cut out yonce- This song is perfect for slow dances little trouble for the next girl.” By screwing up cal romantic comedy. of her house after she has a panic attack and serenades at the end of the evening. the boyfriend’s car she hopes that the next Rating: PG-13 and her father calls 911 for help. While many The slow tempo balanced with the peace- time he thinks of cheating on a girl he’ll think Year Released: 2012 people do suffer from anxiety and depres- ful yet powerful voices of Ed Sheeran and twice. Synopsis: This is a story of two outcast 1414 February 2018 February 2018 15 twelve year olds who fall in love and run trapped in her lie and becomes close with Synopsis: A woman returns to her home- that dominated the others, so needless to simpler flavor with so much character. It is pint of ice cream can’t fix. Whether you’re away together. Their small island com- Peter’s family, especially his brother. town when an old friend for her youth say, if you’re not a fan of cinnamon, this vanilla ice cream with chunks of crunchy single or not, ice cream will always be your munity goes crazy trying to find them as a When to Watch: Watch this when you’re dies. She is reunited with her first love and one isn’t for you. chocolate-peanut butter candy. Everyone true valentine. large storm approaches. in need of a good, heart-warming story. they pursue an enticing affair during her Next on the list was Half Baked agreed that this flavor was a delicious When to Watch: Watch this when you Available to Stream: Netflix stay. The film jumps back and forth from by Ben & Jerry’s. This flavor is vanilla and classic. You really can’t go wrong with are craving something different from the the present and flashbacks to their old chocolate ice cream with brownie and this flavor if you like peanut butter and Continued from pg...5 typical romance movie. Breakfast at Tiffany’s romance. cookie dough mixed throughout. Every- ice cream. never be enough ice cream shops in Available to Stream: Netflix I am a huge fan of anything Au- When to Watch: Watch this when you are one liked this one for the most part and The next flavor was Coffee by the world, my mouth instantly watered drey Hepburn, and this classic is one of in need of a good cry. said they would definitely eat it again. “It Haagen Dazs. The staff was a little when I read about another one opening While You Were Sleeping my absolute favorites. The complicated Available to Stream: This movie is sadly has more pieces of stuff in it than most ice skeptical of this one at first but was met soon. It’s called the Marble Slab Cream- This movie is just about the epit- character Holly Golightly is expertly not on Netflix anymore, but you can rent cream,” said Hannah Michel. “And that’s with a sweet surprise. “I would actually ery, and just by the name I’m having a ome of a cheesy rom com, but you just portrayed by Hepburn as she beautifully it on Amazon what takes ice cream to the next level.” eat this regularly.” said Liam Jochum. serious ice cream craving. It’s making can’t help but fall in love with the charac- dangles herself in front of her love inter- This one is very rich so you need a serious “It tastes just like an iced coffee.” This its return to Acadiana in the new North ters. Sandra Bullock is one of my favorite est, Paul Varjak. This movie is filled with sweet tooth to enjoy it. If you love baked flavor is basically an iced coffee trans- Point Center in Carencro. actresses, and this is by far my favorite of iconic fashion that any person who cares goods, I recommend this one without a formed into ice cream and is perfect for This ice cream shop doesn’t only blow all of her films I’ve seen. about fashion can appreciate. This film is Ice Creams for Sin- doubt. coffee lovers. The cool thing about this your mind with ice cream, but also offers Rating: PG also a must see for anyone who appreci- The Tonight Dough by Ben & ice cream is the mere five ingredients it cakes, smoothies, shakes and more. Year Released: 1995 ates old movies. gles and Couples Jerry’s was our next flavor. It’s a collabora- contains. Most ice creams consist of long We all know how much food trucks Synopsis: Lucy is a lonely transit worker Rating: G tion with Jimmy Fallon, host of The Tonight lists of hard to pronounce words; how- are praised for their glorious and wide in Chicago who develops a crush on a Year Released: 1961 Alike Show and Ben & Jerry’s ice cream. This ever, this one was only skim milk, cream, ranged foods. Wing Fingers was original- man, Peter, who passes through her gate Synopsis: Holly Golightly is a fortune by Hannah Kuhn flavor consists of chocolate and caramel sugar, egg yolks, and coffee. ly a food truck and is being transformed into a full-blown restaurant, so no more every day. One day, he is mugged and hunter with a complicated past who Co-Social Media Director ice creams with chocolate chip cookie The final flavor was the tried dough, peanut butter cookie dough, and a and true Cookie Dough by Blue Bell. waiting around for a special event to falls onto the train tracks and Lucy saves meets and becomes interested in her crunchy chocolate cookie swirl. Everyone This flavor is a classic that is pretty self- come about to catch this food truck. his life, but he falls into a coma. In the new neighbor Paul Varjak, an aspiring Valentine’s Day: the universal seemed to like this one more than the pre- explanatory in the description category. It’s now on 1043 Johnston St. and very hospital, she accidentally tells Peter’s fam- writer. day of engorging yourself in all things vious flavors. “It had a weird texture, but it “It’s my life, my go-to, and my literal best accessible for any of your weird-timed- ily that she is his fiance’, even though they When to Watch: Watch this when you sweet, no matter your relationship was really good,” said Hannah Primeaux. friend,” said Kaitlyn Daigle. This flavor cravings. Their hours are expected to be have never spoken before. Lucy soon is are in the mood to dig into a beauti- status. Ice cream is the perfect treat on This one had a lot going on in it, but we is loved by many, and for good reason. 7a.m. to 2a.m. and serve everything from ful yet complex character that is full of this day of sweets to eat alone during all agreed that the flavors came together Cookie Dough ice cream is perfect for wings to chicken-and-waffle sandwiches. mystery. a Netflix binge, or with your boo on beautifully. The same goes for this flavor, any Valentine’s Day festivities. Finally, a restaurant that tends to the Available to Stream: Netflix a night in. I’ve gathered six different so if you’re a baked good lover with a seri- Although we didn’t all agree needs of a good, hardy craving. flavors of ice cream, some classic and ous sweet tooth, you’ll love this. on which flavors were our favorites, Many of these restaurants open- The Best of Me some obscure, and had the Parlez Vous Butter Crunch by Blue Bell is a we could all say that there’s nothing a ing are going to need a good first crowd I discovered this movie one day staff try them in order to determine the for their opening nights. Keep your eyes during the summer while I was hope- best ice cream for singles and couples peeled for updated or changed arrival lessly searching for a movie to watch on alike. dates, and get ready to get your grub on! Netflix. This movie is guaranteed to make First up was Cinnamon Roll by Sources: any person cry for the ending is the most Halo Top. Halo Top is a brand of “light http://www.louisianatravel.com/la- heart wrenching, tear jerking movie I ice cream” for those who don’t want to events/cajun-ground-hog-day have ever seen. I don’t think I have ever totally trash their diets but still have a http://www.nola.com/living/index. cried as hard as I did when I watched this sweet tooth. The staff wasn’t a fan of ssf/2016/02/vintage_new_orleans_the_ movie. the taste on this one. “It tasted like a tale_o Rating: PG-13 whole Red Hot,” said Carley Dupre. It http://www.theadvertiser.com/story/en- Year Released: 2014 had a very prominent cinnamon flavor tertainment/food/grubcity/2018/01/02/ 1616 February 2018 February 2018 1717 The History of Black Ever since Ford, every American active for several years, some stu- Attention program. If accepted, president has renewed Black History dents and teachers are working to students can expect eight Month and endorsed it with a theme revive it. Sophomores! full-day sessions held History Month by Hannah Michel monthly from Sept.-Apr., by Andrew Degeyter like last year when it focused on the “Pride Club is a club where role of education of education in black Copy Editor as well as an opening Senior Staff Writer we get together and discuss contro- history. This year the theme is “African Once a month you can find a group retreat in August and a versial topics involving all races,” said Americans in Times of War.” For more of young Lafayette citizens somewhere in graduation ceremony Black History Month, or National club president, Kendall Gloston. in May. There is a $200 African American History Month, is held information on Black History Month’s the parish, learning more about what makes According to the new club tuition fee used to provide in the U.S. every February. The month was theme this year please go to the AS- their communities function the way they ALH’s website at asalh.org. sponsor, Mr. Taylor, Ms. Cormier the students with lunch officially recognized in 1976 by President do. As an offshoot of the adult program and other various materi- wanted African American students Gerald Ford, but this month originally Lafayette Leadership, run by the Leadership als, but there are scholar- started back in the September of 1915. Sources: at LHS to have a place where they http://www.history.com/topics/black- Institute of Acadiana, Lafayette Junior Lead- ships available to cover “I am looking forward to Black His- felt like they belonged. Pride club ership is an amazing opportunity for high the cost. Applications for tory Month this year,” said senior Kristen history/black-history-month was made to focus mainly on African school juniors to learn about the backbone these scholarships are due Journet. https://asalh.org/african-americans-in- American culture while also help- of our parish and to meet the people who simultaneously with the Historian Carter Woodson and times-of-war/ ing out the community. The club make our daily lives possible. program applications, but Minister Jesse Moorland started the As- financial need does not isn’t much different today and gives As a part of this program, students sociation for the Study of Negro Life and affect your chances for ac- students a chance to voice their will have an excused absence from school History, (ASNLH) currently named the As- ceptance. sociation for the study of African American Pride Club opinions on matters that they feel once a month to meet with the leadership by Gabby Perrin “Lafayette Junior Life and History. (ASALH) They declared strongly about. group and learn about one specific aspect Co-Editor Leadership is a unique the second week of February as a national “Since we no longer have an of our community. From “Foundation Day,” program where you make Negro History Week as that week had African American history class, it’s which focuses on the history of Lafayette lifelong connections and Abraham Lincoln’s and Frederick Douglass’ In the 1970s a teacher at LHS a good way to educate students on parish, to “Healthcare Day,” to “Technology have sessions where you birthdays. named Ms. Cormier decided it was African American culture,” said Mr. Day,” and “Arts and Culture Day,” there is sure are taught lifelong skills,” “My favorite president is Abraham time to start a community service said Landon Boudreaux, Taylor. “It’s a good way for students to be a day for everyone to enjoy. Lincoln,” said senior Myles Martin. organization aimed towards African a junior at Early Col- “My favorite day so far was the In the following years towns and American students at LHS. In the past to voice their opinions on matters lege Academy. “LJL cities all across the U.S. started recogniz- ‘Healthcare Day,’” said Menitte Eroy, an LHS Pride Club would put on an annual they feel strongly about.” is a program every ing the week and hosted performances junior. “Not only did I get an inside look of event in the auditorium called the The club has only had three young adult should go and lectures by famous African American the hospital emergency room and operat- Black History Program during Black meetings so far this year, but they through to enhance speakers. In the late 60’s due to the Civil ing rooms... but I also got to network with their leadership skills, History month. The event was put on are planning on starting community Rights Movement and rising awareness of professionals in the field who strengthened but also have lots of black culture, Negro History Week became projects next year. In the meantime for the purpose of educating students my desire to pursue a career in the health- fun.” known as Black History Month and spread they plan on making posters to about African American culture. The care industry and gave me the opportunity For more infor- to the full month of February. spread awareness for Black History event would also collect goods for the to volunteer at Lourdes over the summer.” mation, as well as to In 1976, President Gerald Ford Month, making announcements in access the program ap- less fortunate. These performances Applications for this program open officially recognized it as an official na- the morning about Black History plications, you can visit tional month and called upon people included poems, skits, and even had soon and current sophomores are encour- Month, and the whole club will be www.leadershipacadi- to “seize the opportunity to honor the special performances by the Arts Acad- aged to apply. Out of the applications, attending a Black History Month ana.org/juniorleader- too-often neglected accomplishments of emy dance team and the LHS Stomp approximately 25 students will be selected parade at the King Center. ship, or you can email black Americans in every area of endeavor team. and notified of their acceptance into the info@leadershipacadi- throughout our history.” Although the club has not been ana.org. February 2018 1818 Editorial February 2018 Editorial 191919

identification like your ID or driver’s son Constantine, LHS senior. from the government when you go to so you know everything you need to get Preparing for the license. Make sure you also have two No.2 If you aren’t satisfied with your college. Lafayette Parish requires you to fill Senioritis: the done and update that list. If that’s not pencils (not mechanical pencils or ink score the first time, don’t beat yourself up Test that out FAFSA forms in order to graduate, and for you, maybe try to pick and tackle one pens). It’d also be smart to wear a watch about it. Know that you definitely are not High School Determines Your while taking the test. You can never tell defined by a number, and that you can your diploma will be held until you fill it organization task a week. This will make out. Feb 22 is a FAFSA completion date at Plague you feel so much better and is a great way Future if there will be a clock in the room, and retake the ACT up to 12 times until you by Hannah Michel by Carley Dupré it’ll be an easier way to pace yourself so have the score you want. If you take into school, and you can sit in the library and to get in a homework state of mind. Copy Editor Co-Social Media Director you’re not rushing too much throughout account these tips and suggestions, you finish it. To complete it you will need your Take some breaks. For all the students who plan to the different sections. Lastly, you’ll obvi- will be saving yourself a lifetime worth of parents’ most recent tax returns as well. Sometimes school just gets too As we continue to push through take the ACT and are probably hyper- ously need to bring your own calculator stress by your senior year. Finally, you need to start applying overwhelming. Add in work, clubs, and ventilating at just the thought of it, this the latter half of the school year, because it won’t be provided. It’s recom- to colleges. While most colleges do let you homework, and it can be easy to find article is for you. The ACT is a standardized mended that you invest in a graphing students’ motivation and effort to get apply all the way until August, lots have yourself in over your head. Every once in a test that colleges and universities use for calculator since there are a majority of work done slowly diminishes. Over- honors programs and scholarships that while, take a break from school work. Plan admissions. It’s a pretty big deal to get questions on the ACT on algebra. There Where We Need to all, grades drop as less homework the score you want by your senior year, so affect early appliers. a Saturday out with your friends. Binge will be a break provided in between cer- and studying is done. Some students here are a few tips that will hopefully help “I’ve been looking at colleges since watch Netflix one night. Do something fun tain portions of the test that is outside Be seem to give up entirely. If this sounds you along the way. the test room, and you may bring food by Andrew Degeyter last year,” said senior Taggart Fitzgerald. that you’d enjoy, but don’t take the breaks familiar to you, you might be suffering When you decide to start study- and water for this, but do not bring it Senior Staff Writer Colleges have requirements as well, so so regularly that they become a priority from senioritis, which, according to a ing, there are multiple routes you can take into the testing room. don’t forget to look into them and make over your school work. Finding a balance general Google search, can be defined to get started. Stores like Barnes & Noble As you may think that’s a lot to While some college-bound seniors sure you qualify to even apply to your col- that works for you is key. and Books-A-Million have a wide variety as “a supposed affliction of students think of bringing with you, there are have been planning for college since lege of choice. Stop anticipating graduation. of textbooks and flashcards dedicated to many things you CANNOT bring with 2014, many have yet to apply to any col- in their final year of high school or If you need more info on what you As hard as it sounds, stop waiting helping you get that score you want. you in the testing room. Most of these leges or do FAFSA. Graduation is May 19, college, characterized by a decline can be doing to apply, then please feel for graduation day. The more you are ex- “I like the flash cards and I think are obvious, like cell phones or any and that is less than four months away. in motivation or performance.” Lucky they have a Princeton Review book that’s free to talk to our counselor Mrs. Jennifer cited for and fixated on your countdown device, outside materials like textbooks, Obviously, there are things all of us need for you, there is a cure for senioritis: good too,” said Gabriel Bohn, LHS senior. Luquette and ask her questions. The coun- to graduation, the slower time will seem dictionaries or any type of book. How- to have done by then. graduation. Unfortunately, there is no However, if you’re not into read- ever, you also can’t bring highlighters or First, we all need to be caught selors also have a senior bulletin they can to pass. Not only that, but you’ll also look rushing to graduation day. To help you ing through large textbooks, there are any other writing material that is not a up on all of our fees. Many people go give you if you ask. back later and realize you didn’t enjoy minimize your symptoms until then, tons of very helpful ACT prep and practice No.2 soft lead pencil. all four years without paying class fees, your last few months of high school as here are some strategies. courses on the web. Some that are recom- Above all, when taking the ACT and not only does this prevent you from much as you should have. Whether you do mended are ACT.org, CollegeBoard.org, Remember that you only have four do have an understanding that this is a going to Prom this April, but if you don’t or don’t like school, it is an experience you CollegePrep101.com and FlexCollegePrep. months left. very important test and that you should pay them, you will not get your diploma only get once and you should live every com. try to do your very best on it. But at the or walk across the stage. Class fees, how- You’ve made it through three and moment in the present, not waiting for There are many more sources that same time, don’t stress too much over ever, aren’t the only things you need to a half years of high school, as well as you can explore to find the perfect prepa- the future. this. pay up for. As well, if you have any library countless more through elementary ration so you feel confident in the ACT Reward yourself for hitting bench- “Not to overthink the questions! or club fees, from middle school through and middle school. These four months test. Almost every answer on the ACT can be now, you will have to be fully paid off by marks. may feel like forever, but in compari- Once you have registered for the found in the test itself, so don’t doubt graduation. This is helpful for anyone who son to how much schooling you’ve test on ACT.org, and test day arrives, there yourself. It isn’t testing how much prior Another thing that should be com- struggles with motivation, including been through, it’s nothing. are a couple of things you should and knowledge you have, but how well you plete is FAFSA. FAFSA is the Free Applica- senioritis sufferers. Set specific rewards for should not have with you before you walk Stay organized. can take a test and if you just focus on tion for Federal Student Aid and is re- completing a certain amount of work. For in that testing room. I know it’s difficult, but try to stay doing your best and trying not to stress quired to graduate from LHS. This form is example, after I finished writing the blurb When arriving to the testing area, about it, you should do well,” said Madi- a way to see if you qualify for free money organized. Make weekly checklists make sure to bring your ticket and photo under one of these tips, I got to get a small 2020 Editorials February 2018 February 2018 2121 candy or drink a little soda. These other forms of punctuation in the an- ___ B.C. rewards and the amount of work swers. 14. What was the final flavor of ice cream between them will be different for Down tried by the Parlez-Vous staff? everyone. To find the sweet spot that 1. According to the article “Romance Mov- 15. What word describes Mallory works best for you, look for rewards ies to Watch Alone on Valentine’s Day,” Domingue and David Silva’s relationship? that you will strive for, and make sure which movie is “the epitome of a cheesy 16. The first Mardi Gras took place in this your rewards are spaced far enough to rom-com”? state. make you work without being so far 2. What drink is Mr. Bihm’s ideal soulmate? 18. On Mardi Gras, what is the first parade that your self-control runs out. 4. What is Claire Dupleix’s dream job? to run in New Orleans? Whatever senioritis symptoms 6. In what decade did Ms. Cormier start 19. Who is the author of Holding Up the you experience, just know you’re not the original Pride Club? Universe? alone. High schoolers all across the na- 8. During the government shutdown, only 21. What is Madison and Lane’s “tradition”? tion feel the same way. If none of these ___ federal employees will report to work. 23. Finish this quote: “In the end, realize tips are particularly helpful, don’t be 9. Who is the male singer of the first song that Valentine’s Day is just a ______holi- discouraged. Everyone’s different and on the Valentine’s Day music playlist? day.” different things will work for different 17. The answer is June. 24. What is Christopher Martinez and Ali- people. If you need more personalized 20. Fill the blank in this quote from “Per- yah Connely’s favorite color? help, you can talk to teachers, guid- fect Valentine’s Date Ideas”: As long as it 25. What form must be filled out before ance counselors, or simply consult makes your date ___, then it definitely you can graduate? Google. No matter what strategies you was the perfect date idea. 26. When was Patrick Abapo’s first crush? use, minimizing your senioritis is sure 22. Who does Jess Harmon love more than to make your last few months of high Madonna? school as smooth as they can be and Across will make the last push to graduation 3. Where is Mason and Katie’s favor- that much easier. ite place to hang out? 5. Approximately how many students will be accepted into the La- Parlez-Vous fayette Junior Leadership program? 7. How many tips were given in the Crossword senioritis article? by Hannah Michel 10. What is the starting point of the Copy Editor Krewe of Carnivale en Rio parade? The answers to the following cross- 11. There are over how many restau- word can be found throughout this edi- rant openings happening in our area tion of Parlez-Vous. Here are some guide- this year? lines when filling in your answers: 12. Decorating with what compo- All numbers will be spelled out. nent was the hardest part of decorat- If an answer is multiple words there will be ing the king cake featured in “King no space between them. Cake Masterpiece”? There are no dashes, commas, or 13. The Olympics can be traced to 2222 February 2018 February 2018 232323 to death while a grown man talked about the go-karts is awesome and just as ad- Relationship Status: Ready to mingle. romantic. Tell your family and friends how Your Favorite Favorite love song: “Can’t Take My Eyes Star Wars for two hours. Perfect Valentine’s venturous. I would also highly recom- First kiss? A lady doesn’t kiss and tell. mend a date to Escape Room. To find much you love them and shower them Teachers’ Takes on Off of You” by Frankie Valli. with chocolate and flowers. Giving gifts Definition of love: Someone to tell you if Favorite love song? I don’t like love songs. Date Ideas out if that person is the right person for by Kaitlyn Daigle can be one of the best feelings in the Love you have something stuck in your teeth, Opinion on Valentine’s Day? Not big on it. you, lock yourself in a room with them by Hannah Kuhn Co-Social Media Director world and will make this day even more but they wouldn’t care if you did. It’s just another day. and try to find your way out. Co-Social Media Director Valentine’s Day is right around the enjoyable. Who said you needed a sig- Ideal soulmate: A cup of coffee that Best Valentine’s Day gift? A dozen roses. Of course, any place you choose corner, but if you haven’t come up with a nificant other to give gifts on Valentine’s never empties. to take your date will be perfect and Name: Mr. Barras clever date idea to “wow” your significant Day? Advice for people going through Name: Mrs. Simon romantic, and your Valentine’s Day will other, there’s no need to panic. I’ve got Just because you’re single does not Subject: U.S. History. breakups: Go to the movies alone and sit Subject: AP Bio II and Health Science I. be amazing. The perfect date depends some date ideas that can excite your date mean that you should miss out on all Relationship Status: Blessedly single. in the back. Keep your wails down while Relationship status: Married. on the person and their personality. As and surprise them that you came up with it the chocolate this day entails. Go to your First crush: Olivia Newton-John. the movie is playing. Favorite romantic movie: The Wedding long as it makes your date smile, then all on your own. local drug or grocery store the day after Ideal soulmate: Someone who loves Advice for date: Meet at a coffee shop Singer. it definitely was the perfect date idea. Of course a candle-lit dinner at a Valentine’s Day and take advantage of all to travel. and make a list of errands you both need First kiss? 7th grade at a birthday party. May your Valentine’s Day be of that clearance candy. While couples fancy restaurant is a go-to. Every girl loves Regretful date: Dating someone in to accomplish. Then, spend the day run- Perfect date? Being anywhere with Mr. merry and bright! break the bank for flowers and chocolate, to feel special and important as her date a town five hours away, knowing it ning around town completing them. Simon. you’ll be snatching deals left and right. buys her a very tasty, very expensive meal. wouldn’t work out. Best Valentine’s day gift you’ve ever got- Couples take this day to celebrate But we are in high school, and Celebrity crush: Michelle Pfeiffer Name: Ms. Zaunbrecher ten? A Valentine frog from Mr. Simon. each other, so if you’re single, why not take some budgets are tighter than others. Advice for those in the friendzone: Subject: Chemistry. How did you get proposed to? In Disney- A Singles this day to celebrate yourself? Plan out Luckily, this year we are out of school for *pulls out a mug with a quote on it* Be Relationship status: Single. land. a day where you get to do all the things Valentine’s Day, so taking your date out on Survival Guide wise, be kind, be true. Celebrity crush: Henry Cavill. Celebrity crush? Joey McIntyre. you love. Grab your favorite foods, enjoy a picnic is a great idea, too. Picnics are tra- Most embarrassing date? Being bored for Valentine’s your favorite books, TV shows, movies, and ditional, fun, and they’re sure to be a good games. Do exactly what you want to do. Name: Mr. Stevens time. Some people choose to go to the Day by Hannah Kuhn Being alone is NOT a bad thing and can be Subject: Algebra II and Calculus. horse farm or a park, while others choose Co-Social Media Director very enjoyable if you just embrace it. Just Relationship status: Married. to set a blanket in their own backyard. Valentine’s Day is a holiday that because you’re single on Valentine’s Day, What is the craziest thing you’ve Both are beautiful and romantic, depend- some look forward to every year, doesn’t mean the day has to be dreadful. done for love? Self-sacrifice. ing on your date’s preferences and likes. while others dread it. Being single Valentine’s Day should really be a Favorite love song? “Wonderful However, if you have a date that on this day of love can be difficult, so day of thankfulness for singles. Those not in World” by Louis Armstrong. doesn’t like to be traditional, try to think here are some helpful tips and ideas a relationship get to avoid all the drama and Go-to Valentine’s Day gift? Date outside the box. Maybe she likes being to get any singles through this day expectations that come with this day while night. outside, so you get her favorite candy or with ease. lounging around and saving money. Being Definition of love? Willing the good ice cream and you sit on your porch or in a For starters, don’t make this single on this day can actually be pretty of the other. park and enjoy some fresh air. If she loves day a personal pity party. Take this lucky and makes for a stress free time. movies, take her to a movie in the theater, Any thoughts on PDA? It’s not a opportunity to go out with some In the end, realize that Valentine’s or put her favorite movie on at home and good idea, but holding hands is people that you love, like friends Day is just a commercial holiday. It’s not enjoy the movie together. okay. and family, and have a good time so much about and romance as it is selling If you’re trying to think more How did you know you were in being single. You could also throw a candy, jewelry, and flowers. Valentine’s Day outside the box than this, maybe take her love? Because love is a choice, not a “Galentine’s Day” or “Anti-Valentine’s is only one day of the year, so don’t stress bowling. If she loves being adventurous, feeling. I chose to love. Day” party with all your single friends about it. Having a significant other doesn’t take her four-wheeling, or go on a hike. A to celebrate your blissful indepen- define you the other 364 days of the year, so zoo would also be great for a person like Name: Mr. Bihm dence. why should it matter this day? Now go out this. But for someone more fun, a date to Subject: English I and yearbook. This holiday can also be utilized there and seize the day like the indepen- the Kart Ranch to play mini golf and ride to celebrate all types of love, not just dent icon you are. 2424 February 2018 February 2018 2525

Korea will march together, as well as From freestyle skiing, to figure Held Jan. 19, it featured President Donald going to start closing, and there will be Real Winter Sports form a joint women’s ice hockey team. skating, to hockey, the 2018 Winter Olym- Political Deadlock Trump, House Speaker Paul Ryan, and halts on distribution of gun permits. by Kate Manuel This is a huge diplomatic breakthrough pics are sure to be impressive. and Marches other people of various backgrounds. Addendum- Since writing this Junior Staff Writer for the two countries who have had ten- by Liam Jochum President Trump has faced criticism for article a budget was agreed upon that is In January, snow in Louisiana sions for many years. However, Russia will Sources: Design Editor a mistake in reading his script when he meant to last through Feb. 8, temporar- brought many residents to their driveways not be present at this year’s games. The https://www.olympic.org/py- The media has been buzzing said, “Right now, in a number of states, ily ending the shutdown. Whether or not and streets to try out winter sports that nation, usually top in many of the Winter eongchang-2018 since day one of 2018, and it’s not hard the laws allow a baby to be born from the government will be shut down again they might not be used to. While very events, caused controversy because of its http://www.nbcolympics.com/full-sched- to see why. From the Golden Globes to his or her mother’s womb in the ninth after Feb. 8 will not be known until after creative, such as laundry basket sledding, anti-doping violations. Russian athletes ule the government shutdown, it seems that month. It is wrong. It has to change.” The this paper is sent to the press. these “sports” aren’t too common in places can still compete individually, but the http://www.cnn.com/2017/09/29/ this year won’t sport many quiet mo- proper word for him to use would have On a more positive note, Jan. 20 that get lots of snow year round. Instead, country will not be able to take home its sport/2018-winter-olympics-what-to- ments for the news. been torn instead of born. As the first was the Women’s March 2.0. The march activities like snowboarding, luge, and ski usual medal haul. know/index.html The Golden Globes became a sitting president to address the event by happened all across the U.S. as well as jumping are popular. These sports and The Olympics are a great way to http://www.cnn.com/2018/01/17/asia/ hot topic after the start of the “#metoo” video call-- previous presidents Reagan around the globe as women for other many more will be featured this month in be patriotic and proud of your country north-south-korea-olympics-flag-intl/ movement back in late October (not and G.W. Bush had spoken at rallies by countries protested in solidarity for the 2018 Olympic Games in PyeongChang, in ways different from the norm, as well index.html taking into account the previous use of phone-- President Trump has shown that American Women. One sign featured the South Korea. as celebrate athletic successes. In the last http://edition.cnn.com/2018/01/10/ the hashtag in 2006 for spreading aware- he and his administration are making phrase, “I am not free while any woman is According to the official Olym- Games, which were in 2014, the U.S. took sport/winter-olympics-pyeongchang- ness of sexual assault for people of color.) pro-life values a priority. unfree #RomeRises.” One marcher in D.C. pic Games website, the Olympics can be home 28 medals total. For Louisianians, 2018-virtual-medal-table-russia-banned/ It was a means for actors and actresses The darker side to that same told CNN that, “This feels like a protest, traced back to 776 B.C. in Olympia. The first who typically don’t get much snow, it index.html to speak up against sexual assault after Friday was the first government shut- today. Last year it felt more like a funeral. Olympic Games were most likely religious can be a way to discover new sports and sexual assault and harassment allega- down of the Trump presidency. It began We were all in mourning. We all got festivals to celebrate the Greek gods and activities to watch. tions came out about Harvey Weinstein, at midnight on the morning of Jan. 20 together. There was this quiet solidarity. to show off athletic ability. Today, they “Ted Ligety is my favorite skier to Kevin Spacey, and other members of and it is currently unknown how long the This feels like anger and resistance.” are an anticipated event in which coun- watch, and I hope he wins alpine,” says Hollywood. Soon after, actresses re- shutdown will keep up. It came to frui- Sources: tries unite to compete with each other in Evan Casper, senior. ported that they would be wearing black tion due to a failed attempt at resolving http://www.independent.co.uk/ sports across all categories. The Games to the Golden Globes, followed by the partisan differences concerning spending news/world/americas/me-too-face- occur in many countries across the globe. agreement of many actors to do the and immigration. book-hashtag-why-when-meaning- This year’s Olympics will be the second same. There has been criticism of those Due to these events only “es- sexual-harassment-rape-stories-ex- time South Korea has hosted an Olym- wearing black due to it being seen as sential” government employees are plained-a8005936.html pic Games, and the 23rd Winter Olympic too passive a way to protest Hollywood’s returning to work to minimize spend- http://time.com/5087585/golden-globes- Games in Olympic history. ignorance of the serious problems that ing until the standoff comes to an end. 2018-black-dresses-red-carpet/ The first few events for this year’s are being faced right now, but it may be “Democrats are far more concerned with http://marchforlife.org/ Winter Olympics are curling and ski jump- a step towards something being done. Illegal Immigrants than they are with our https://www.bustle.com/p/trumps- ing, which will be on Thursday, Feb. 8. All Soon after the Golden Globes, great Military or Safety at our dangerous march-for-life-speech-misstated- events will conclude on Feb. 25. For the Hayley Kiyoko and Troye Sivan, two Southern Border,” said President Trump in one-word-it-caused-a-lot-of-confu- first time, fans can watch full live coverage LGBT+ singers, blew up the media with a tweet. sion-7962181 of Olympic Sports on NBC; just be aware of the release of their new music videos. As of right now there are multiple https://www.usatoday.com/story/ the time difference from PyeongChang to The term “20gayteen” was coined on the things that will happen if the govern- news/2018/01/20/what-we-know-gov- the United States! first day of the new year by Kiyoko, and it ment remains in shutdown. Federal ernment-shutdown/1050666001/ This year, four new events will be seems to have caught on quickly. Sivan employees that are considered “nones- http://www.cnn.com/2018/01/20/poli- added to the Winter Olympics list: big air released his single “My My My” on Jan. 10 sential” will be placed on furlough (will tics/what-next-government-shutdown/ snowboarding, freestyle skiing, mass start followed by Kiyoko releasing her single not report to work until an agreement index.html speed skating, and mixed doubles curl- “Curious” the next day. is made), about 1.3 million active-duty https://www.axios.com/the-womens- ing. Another important factor going into Just over a week after the music military members may be expected to march-in-photos-1516475545-02ba7ecf- this year’s games is that North and South releases was the 2018 March for Life. work without pay, National Parks are ea68-4dae-9f17-a70790678639.html 2626 February 2018 February 2018 Singles Ads 2727

periods of time. I had never made any- It is the crowning jewel of all of my bakes. King Cake thing like this before, so I was particularly My fellow Parlez Vous staff members ap- Masterpiece nervous about the outcome. Quite hon- preciated the cake as well. by Olivia Cart estly, the only experience I had of work- “I really like the consistency of the Junior Staff Writer ing with an actual bread-like dough was bread and the sweetness wasn’t overpow- The Mardi Gras season is marked from watching The Great British Baking ering,” said Kate Manuel, a junior. Stores and Video Games by Liam Jochum by parades, parties, and beads, but Show. “I liked how it wasn’t flaky like the ones Design Editor one of the most important parts of the This recipe actually surprised me. you buy at the store,” said Carley Dupré, holiday is the king cake. This marvelous I expected it to be the hardest and most a junior. “I also liked how it tasted like an Name: Taylor Lejeune cake is an essential part to the holiday; excruciating thing I’d ever done, but it actual cake.” Grade: Junior without it, Mardi Gras simply would not wasn’t. Although it took a long time to I absolutely loved making this recipe What is your hidden talent? I’m a writer and I’m decent at it. be Mardi Gras. Typically when a person make, I had so much fun with it. I expect- and I will definitely make it again, but What’s your favorite food? Anything soft and chocolate. is in need of a king cake, they either go ed the kneading part to be very hard, and I wouldn’t recommend it to beginners. What is your ideal date? Goofing off at different stores and to any local bakery or Meche’s Donut I would just want to die before I could Making a dough, such as the one for this playing video games together. King, but they would never dare to take even finish it, but I found the whole thing king cake, isn’t all that easy and the only What is your dream job? To live past the age of 20. on the task of making one themselves. I very therapeutic. reason I was able to do it was because I What kind of person would you like to date? Someone who’s decided to take on this ambitious task, Decorating the cake itself wasn’t all had watched so many others do it before. not afraid to share all parts of their life with me. and it was the best decision of my life. that difficult. The hardest part was just I would also recommend setting aside The foundation of any king cake putting the sprinkles on the cake in neat at least an afternoon to bake the cake is a yeast cake which is made much lines. because it just takes a really long time to like the way bread is made. As you may The final appearance of the cake was make the dough and let it rise. But overall, know, making bread is a time consum- so much better than I had anticipated. I this is my new favorite recipe that I will, ing task that requires kneading the had never been so proud of anything I without a doubt, make again. dough and also letting it rise for long had baked as I was with this cake. An 11 by Hannah Michel Copy Editor

Name: Gabrielle Perrin Grade: Senior What is your dream job? Something to do with forensic science or criminal investigation. Do you have any relationship deal breakers that suitors should be mindful of? I’m a bit of germaphobe. Favorite place to go (like on a date perhaps)? I love going to see movies! On a scale of 1-10, how independent are you? An 11. What is your favorite quality that you notice in others? I love seeing people who are kind to others--just people who are really good at heart. I also love those people who are actually funny. Snapchat: gabbyperrin ACTION CORNER! by Gabby Perrin Co-Editor Q: When was your first crush?

“First grade.” Simon Richard, “Now.” Jace Simon, “My first major crush was “First grade.” Patrick Abapo, freshman. sophomore. sixth grade.” Tiffany Luong, senior. junior.

“Sixth grade.” Joanna “Junior year.” Jack Pacheco, “I was nine, and it was Justin “Sixth grade.” Hannah Duong, freshman. sophomore. Bieber.” Alexas Bender, junior. Canter, senior.

“Like, third grade.” Mckaila “Second grade.” Natalie “It was fifth grade, it lasted all “It was kindergarten, his Miller, freshman. Foret, sophomore. throughout middle school, name was Lee, and he and died down eighth grade.” invited me to his birthday Sara Meyers, junior. party.” Brice Gutshall, senior.