The New McCoy
Editor’s Note: Kelsey McCoy is a senior at Ohio University whose parents recently moved to Baton Rouge. She’s interning at 225 during her winter break, so we assigned her to blog about arriving in and exploring Baton Rouge as a newcomer. Who knows—while she’s discovering Baton Rouge, maybe we’ll learn something about ourselves.

Au revoir, for now

By Kelsey McCoy, December 27, 2006

A year ago—or even just six months ago—I would never have imagined visiting Louisiana, let alone sitting on the front porch of some random LSU apartment, drinking Abita beer and learning how to talk like Boudreaux. Read more...

Raising cane in Cajun country

By Kelsey McCoy, December 19, 2006

There’s a saying down South about “raising cane.” Read more...

Now I See Why You Love This Place- It’s Art

By Kelsey McCoy, December 13, 2006

I have a thing for art. Read more...

Strawberries in December? I love this place!

By Kelsey McCoy, December 6, 2006

The first time I visited Baton Rouge, my parents were determined to expose me to true Louisiana culture. Read more...

I’m Here…Now What?

By Kelsey McCoy, November 29, 2006

It took 12 hours to get to my new doorstep in Baton Rouge. Read more...

Baton Rouge, here I come

By Kelsey McCoy, November 22, 2006

What do I know first-hand about Baton Rouge? I’ll be completely honest—not very much. Read more...

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40th Anniversary of the West Baton Rouge Museum
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Focus on Faculty
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Marty Christian Acoustic Duo (Blues / Roots)
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Got the Picture?
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Intermediate Acrylics Class with Larry Downs
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ACT Practice Test for Students
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