“You can capture 70 percent of New Orleans by just being in the French Quarter,” said Rohit Gopi, a New Orleans tourist.

While many would disagree with Gopi’s assessment of the New Orleans experience, the perceptions and misconceptions of those who visit New Orleans some four years after Hurricane Katrina are as varied as recipes for the perfect gumbo or étouffée.

New Orleans chef Tory McPhail and his team, under tight time constraints, prepared a delectable meal to win the Louisiana Seafood Cook-Off — all while entertaining the crowd.

Instead of practicing long division or learning science facts, 75 fourth graders at H.C. Schaumberg Elementary school took a spin around the globe on Thursday.

I’ve dreamt of attending the New York Times Student Journalism Institute since I found out about it as a freshman two and a half years ago.
Wait, scratch that. Dreams are hopeful bits of the future we accept as possible. I wasn’t hopeful – I knew it was going to happen. I’ve envisioned myself at this [...]