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Meaning behind a true friendship?

The Vermilion

As generations come and go, we could make up a multitude of definitions for the term friendship. For one person, it could mean being by someone’s side. Maybe for another, it’s the aspect of sharing life with them. For others, it could simply be the action of creating memories. Or maybe it’s all the above. […]

Celebrating World Teacher’s Day: Educators that made a difference

The Vermilion

World Teacher’s Day, celebrated on Oct. 5, serves as a time for appreciation, advocacy and spotlights the mentors who have served hundreds of students in their life. The Vermilion spoke with three professors at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette who have spent decades of their careers being educators and helping our students become leaders […]

A deep dive into the Pixar Theory

The Vermilion

Imagine a cinematic universe where time travel, magic, multinational tech corporations, alien discoveries and everything in existence develop a consciousness. That might sound difficult to wrap your head around, but that’s the plot of the Pixar Theory. Although Pixar Animation Studios doesn’t acknowledge it, I personally love the fan-made idea that all 31 Pi

Geosciences professor leading a research project on Pecan Island

The Vermilion

A team from the Department of Geosciences at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, led by Dr. Alysia Cox, got a project off the ground on Sept. 19. The project integrates geochemistry and microbial activity in the Pecan Island area with coastal change. Cox, an assistant professor of geosciences who is new to the campus […]

President Trump’s press ban and what message it sends to people

The Vermilion

“Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.” This is the entirety of the First Amendment of the […]

Hunting for HOCO, Cajuns walk it off against Red Wolves 23–20

The Vermilion

The Ragin’ Cajuns managed a narrow 23–20 victory over the Arkansas State Red Wolves to cap off the University’s homecoming week. Cajuns’ kicker Tony Sterner delivered a field goal kick as the game clock expired to walk it off in regulation. The Cajuns were prepared for their first Sun Belt Conference game of the season […]

Rachael’s Cafe: A taste of Louisiana

The Vermilion

Located at 104 Republic Ave., Rachael’s Cafe is a family-owned restaurant serving Cajun and Creole cuisine with a menu centered around the flavors of South Louisiana. From seafood and gumbo, to sandwiches, salads and its Fit Meals, Rachael’s offers a wide selection for customers with different tastes. Rachael Hebert opened the restaurant on Jan. 4, […]

Scientists in the making: Year 13

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Wednesday, Oct. 7 marks the University of Louisiana at Lafayette’s 13th annual Science Day. Current chair of the Science Day committee and professor in the School of Computing and Informatics, Dr. Michael Totaro, shared about what goes on both during Science Day and behind the scenes of the event. “I mean, we’ll get some juniors […]

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