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What Mardi Gras means to students

Laurel Thrailkill and Laurel Thrailkill | March 6, 2019

Mardi Gras, also known as “Fat Tuesday” refers to a celebration that takes place beginning on or after the Christian feasts of Three Kings Day and lasts until the day before Ash Wednesday. Mardi...

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Which Mardi Gras is better?

Lillie Busch and Lillie Busch | March 1, 2019

It is that time of the year again: Mardi Gras. On a campus with numerous students from either side of Mississippi, the debate wakes from its hibernation: which Mardi Gras is better? When asking which city...

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Seventh annual Caerus Parade rolls through the ‘Burg

James Massengale and James Massengale | March 1, 2019

On Saturday, Feb. 23, Caerus Mardi Gras Parade Group held their seventh annual parade in the city of Hattiesburg. Roughly 40 floats rolled in this year’s parade. Hundreds of spectators attended the...

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The millennium of Mardi Gras

Margaret Matteson and Margaret Matteson | February 14, 2019

With Mardi Gras approaching rapidly, we ready ourselves for a week of drinking, eating and merry-making. We book our hotels or Airbnb in New Orleans or Mobile and buy our tickets to the many balls that...

Restaurants bring Mardi Gras to Hattiesburg

Restaurants bring Mardi Gras to Hattiesburg

Makayla Puckett and Makayla Puckett | February 12, 2019

Each year the southern parts of Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama gear up for Mardi Gras, a celebration dating back to 1699 that precedes the Christian holiday of Lent. Mardi Gras has increased in popularity,...

Seize the Season on a Budget

Mary Sergeant and Mary Sergeant | February 12, 2015

Mardi Gras season is upon us. This means it’s time to either bring out your most elegant formal gown or it’s time to run off to the nearest shop to rent your tails and let the good times roll.  And...

A parade watcher dresses up in bright colors as he waves to catch beads in the upcoming decorated float.  The Krewe of Mid-City contains three parades running back to back throughout Uptown New Orleans March 22, 2014.

Students Find Alternatives to NOLA’s Hectic Festivities

Jack Hammett and Jack Hammett | February 5, 2015

A parade watcher dresses up in bright colors as he waves to catch beads in the upcoming decorated float. The Krewe of Mid-City contains three parades running back to back throughout Uptown New Orleans...

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