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GOING PLACES
Two students from St. Bernard take a chance on studying abroad Stepping outside their comfort zones was the motivation for St. Bernard residents Maysie Lemoine and Emma Nunez, who recently took advantage of opportunities to study abroad.
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Cats need regular trips to the vet just like dogs do.
Lemoine immersed herself in the culture and customs of the Virgin Islands, while Nunez did the same in Chile. Barry Lemoine, contributing writer
Even cats that stay indoors need regular vet care Some pet owners approach cat care a little differently than dog care when it comes to visiting the veterinarian’s office. It’s a myth, however, that indooronly cats don’t need to go to the vet often or get regular vaccinations. So, if a cat spends all of his time lounging indoors, how often should he be seen by a vet? First, there are the Traci initial visits for a kitten Howerton or newly adopted cat for ANIMAL vaccinations and spay or RESCUE neuter. Then, just like dogs, cats need to see a vet at least once a year. While even strictly indoor cats need annual vaccinations, vet visits are necessary for more than just shots. Here are some of the benefits of routine vet care: EARLY DETECTION: Annual vet visits can help detect illness. It is often hard to tell when the family feline is under the weather, as cats are known for concealing sickness and pain. This is especially true for chronic conditions like heart disease, dental and kidney issues. That means pet owners may not know there is a problem until the condition is advanced. Regular checkups and being observant of a cat’s physical appearance and behaviors is important for early detection of a possible medical problem. Signs of a medical condition may be changes in: n Weight (loss or gain) n Food and water consumption (decrease or increase) n Vocalization (unusually quiet or more talkative) n Sleep habits
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Maysie Lemoine in the Virgin Islands
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Emma Nunez in Chile
Maysie Lemoine: Certain about travel
Emma Nunez: Heading south
Lemoine graduated with honors in 2022 from Chalmette High School and enrolled at UNO. Being undecided about her major actually helped spur her decision to study abroad. A college adviser asked her about plans. “My mind went blank,” Lemoine recalled. “I told her I’m honestly not sure, but I would love to travel, and that’s when she showed me the National Student Exchange program. A few days later, I chose the Virgin Islands.” That decision was the scariest thing she had ever done, but in hindsight, she said, it was also the best. Although she earned A’s in her five classes at the University of the Virgin Islands’ beachfront campus, what she learned far exceeded classroom experience.
Nunez, 21, also left her comfort zone as part of her academic and personal journey. As a major in American studies and global affairs, with a minor in peace studies, at the University of Notre Dame, Nunez is required to study in a non-English-speaking country. Her first instinct was to choose Europe, but her advisers encouraged her to reconsider. “I realized that this would probably be my only opportunity to live in South America, so I jumped at the chance to go to Santiago (Chile).“ All of her classes at Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile were in Spanish. Nunez lived in an apartment with her host mom, Rosita, who also spoke only Spanish. The total immersion was jarring but invaluable. “Since every aspect of my life was in Spanish, it has made me
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Attendees came dressed to compete at the recent New Orleans Comic Con at the Pontchartrain Convention and Civic Center in Kenner. Highlights included a costume contest, special guests, comic book writers and artists, cosplay, games, toys and
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Will Bell, as a Mandalorian earlier crusader, left, and Wayne Tabor, as Boba Fett, talk shop.
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