CenLamar | Est. 2006

Three Cheers for Four Corners: Last night, Alex 1805, the new blues and jazz lounge located on the corner of 3rd and Desoto in Downtown Alexandria, held its first annual Caribbean Nights block party. From an anonymous writer in Cenla Antics: “Let’s roll said… If there is any doubt in anyone’s mind as to whether or not Alexandria can be the shining city on a hill, you needed to be at the corner of 3rd and Desoto last night. I, for one, have gone from cautiously optimistic to frankly excited. We really are worth saving. Think about it.” Seriously, this…

Michael D. Smith, born and raised in Alexandria, Louisiana, was awarded with the prestigious Fulbright Scholarship. Michael writes, “The commission has decided to grant me the funding to observe contemparary synthesis in Newari and Tibetan Buddhism in the Kathmadu Valley. I am humbled by the immense opportunity this affords me, and hope that it be of benefit to all.” Congratulations to my friend Michael. We’re all very proud of you back home, and we wish you an auspicious journey.

Two unrelated issues: Louisiana College and Everett Hobbs. Louisiana College recently awarded Thomas Howell with the Professor of the Year Award (or whatever it is that they call it). The award is voted on by the student body, a majority of whom seem to think that Howell is the best damn professor they have. It’s ashame that the Trustees are religious fundamentalists intent on making everyone conform to their narrow perception of the world. LC’s Christian Commitment: “Administrators, faculty, and staff at Louisiana College will be persons who, in addition to other contractual obligations: 1. have received Jesus Christ as…