We love receiving your visual art submissions, NOLA girls! Y’all are seriously talented. If you want your visual art to be featured in Geaux Girl!, click the Get Published in Geaux Girl! link and file out the submission form.“Jeanne d'Arc” by Paula Ferrebus (16),New...
A homeless man stops me to ask if I’ve ever met any angels I stop walking and tell him Yes I just saw them The flower that still floats face-up in the pond The little dog down the road that just can’t keep his mouth shut The cashier that cut down the price of extra...
by Laurie Azzano of Lolo’s Youth StudioOne of the many blessings of yoga is that it helps us tune into our body. When it’s that time of the month, it’s especially important for us to listen to and take care of our bodies. While there are poses you should avoid during...
When most people hear the term “eating disorder,” some very specific thoughts and images come to mind. Many of these associations are misconceptions that have been spread through the media and outdated research. The reality is that eating disorders are serious and...
What is grief? I could give you a formal definition from the dictionary, but in my own personal experience, and in my work as a counselor, I define grief as: The constellation of feelings and thoughts that come with an ending, beginning, transition, or change. Grief...
Whatever your questions may be, Geaux Girl!’s very own sex ed and girls’ health expert, Dr. La’Nasha Tanner, and her team at LSU Health New Orleans School of Medicine are here to answer them. Dr. Tanner, a native New Orleanian and graduate of Spelman College and...
My mom used to read tarot. I remember her telling stories about how her friends would approach her with all kinds of questions. Will I ever fall in love? Is a raise in my future? I spent a lot of my childhood infatuated with the idea of being able to tell the future....
HAIR CARE QUIZ Is your hair oily? If YES Do you shampoo your hair more than once per week? If YES Wash your hair with a clarifying or deep cleansing shampoo. Make sure your conditioner isn’t heavy with moisture. Do not add any oils. If NO Try washing your hair...
Ready to shake things up a bit in your room and add some boho flair? We’ve got you. This DIY tassel wall hanging is the perfect way to brighten up your space!by Courtney Pellegrini What you'll need 3-5 skeins of yarn in different colors (Lion Brand yarn is soft,...
Audrey (17), The Willow School Favorite happy song: “California Love” by 2Pac Best song to cry your eyes out to: “Where’s My Love” by SYML Song I’m embarrassed to admit I love: “Miss Movin’ On” by Fifth Harmony Song that makes me dance like nobody’s watching: “Después...
Café Reconcile is a nonprofit café that not only serves delicious food but also hosts a job training program for 16- to 24-year-olds. Program participants work at the café and learn valuable culinary and hospitality skills as well as financial and business skills to...
We make assumptions about people every day. Typically, we choose to see what is on the outside of people over the inside. Our goal throughout this activity is to look beyond our physical appearances and better understand how bias, stereotypes, and prejudice work....
Meet Zaila Avant-garde from Harvey who made history as the first Black American and first Louisianian to win the Scripps National Spelling Bee.Age: 14 Best advice ever received? Be patient and persistent. Personal Motto: You can do it!Tell us about your coolest...
The New Orleans Career Center (NOCC) is a state-of-the-art campus that provides high-quality workforce training and career development and prepares high school students and adults for careers in high-wage, high-demand industries: Healthcare Building Trades...
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