By Caitlyn Morral Contributing Writer The traditional festival, Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday was celebrated on Feb. 17. The religious ritual is celebrated from country to country with customs that have been practiced for hundreds of years. Fat Tuesday signifies the last day of indulgence before the weeks leading up to Easter, or the…
By Andrea Fernandes Contributing Writer It’s almost the time of year when New Orleans prepares for all the festivities surrounding Mardi Gras. This includes the popular carnival dancing, bead making, mask wearing and, of course, feasting. J.W. Cook, a freshman political science major, and David Bryant, a freshman journalism and mass communication major, shared their…
