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With $2M in scholarship offers, N.O. grad chooses Loyola BY EVA JACOB BARKOFF Contributing writer
The cost of higher education is almost impossible to afford for many families. But New Orleans resident Jaron Barnes and his family won’t have to worry. After getting accepted to several universities and colleges around the country, including LSU and Southern University in Baton Rouge, Clark Atlanta University, the University of New Orleans and Loyola University New Orleans, Barnes received a total of $2 million dollars in scholarship offers.
Ultimately, he chose Loyola. “My first choice was Southern so I could experience living somewhere else,” said Barnes, 18, a 2025 graduate of The Rooted School in New Orleans. “But my parents wanted me to stay closer to home, to attend a smaller university. “When I found out I received a full scholarship to Loyola, I couldn’t believe it. And when I had a chance to take a tour of the school, I fell in love with the school.” His full-ride scholarship includes tuition, fees, room and board, books and other materials. Kaitlin Karpinski, executive di-
rector and school leader at Rooted, said the high school, which has about 155 students, is a public charter with open enrollment for ninth through 12th grade students who live in Orleans Parish. The school receives funding through the Minimum Foundation Program and is a program of the Louisiana Department of Education, providing funds as a block grant. “The school prepares students for a personalized pathway to financial freedom by ensuring students graduate with a job offer in one hand and a college acceptance letter,” Karpinski explained. “One way to college
is through the Early College Academy at Rooted School at Southern University in New Orleans. They can earn 60 credit hours toward an associate’s degree beginning in the ninth grade. “Students can also enroll in technology classes and earn credentials that lead to careers in 3D printing, video game design, digital media and automation.” Growing upon, Barnes said he enjoyed watching television, listening to music and playing with his friends. But as he got older, he began
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Pets may need sunscreen to shield them from UV rays As temperatures rise and we spend more time outdoors, we know how important it is to use sunscreen to protect our skin from harmful UV rays. What some may not know is that pets need sunscreen, too. It’s true. Just as with humans, dangerous UV rays can be harmful to pets. Dogs and cats are also susceptible Traci to sunburn and can even get Howerton various types of skin cancer. ANIMAL I know it’s challenging to RESCUE keep sunscreen on the kids, and now I’m telling you the pets need it as well. Pets that spend a lot of time outdoors are at risk, and some pets are more vulnerable than others. Therefore, they should have limited exposure to the sun and be protected when they are outdoors with a pet-friendly sunscreen. Yes, there is such a thing. Here are a few tips on when and where pets need to be protected. DOES MY PET NEED SUNSCREEN?: Whether a pet needs sunscreen can depend on many factors, such as how much time they spend outside, the part of the day they are outdoors, and the color and thickness of their coat. The lighter the coat, the more dangerous the sun can be. If a pet has a light-colored coat or a relatively thin coat, it is a good idea to apply sunscreen as a precaution anytime they will be outdoors on a sunny day, even in the winter. White dogs with pink noses are considered the most vulnerable. WHAT AREAS NEED PROTECTION?: When applying sunscreen to a pet, the areas that need it most are the ears, belly (which often has little hair), and the tip of the nose. These are the places most likely to get the most exposure and burn easily. NOT ALL PRODUCTS ARE EQUAL: Not all sunscreens are created equal and most human
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The International School of Louisiana’s annual International Day Second-Line Parade in New Orleans celebrated the diverse backgrounds of the school’s staff — 200 members from more than 33 countries — and students, marking the culmination of a yearlong exploration of various nations and cultures by its language immersion students.
Jiji Sheth, center, and other students wave the French flag during parade.
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