08.10.04

COVER STORY

Exile in Oakdale
When Linden Corrica was picked up with marijuana in New York City, the feds sent him to Oakdale. This summer, his wife and daughter journeyed to Louisiana to try to find out if he's ever coming home.
By Frank Etheridge

Letters to the Editor
Our readers respond.

Commentary
Taking back their backyard.

Silver Ballot
In a polarized political climate, voter registration seems to be the only thing everyone can agree on.
By Eileen Loh Harrist

Penny Post
Andrei Codrescu on sticking to what you know.

Bouquets and Brickbats
They get what they deserve.

Politics
Clancy DuBos' on Nagin's full plate.

Saints NFL Preview 2004 Going Camping Up close and personal with the Saints at their training camp on Airline Drive. New Faces Frank Etheridge takes a look at the Saints' new blood and how it will affect the season. 2004 New Orleans Saints Depth Chart Position-by-position starters and backups. "When the Saints Go Marching In" John Swenson sings the praises of the adopted team song. TIcket Info Getting your bang for your buck inside the Superdome. At the Center Scott Jordan walks the line with native Louisianian Jerry Fontenot. Through Jerry's Eyes Saints center Jerry Fontenot shows how reading the opposing defense is fundamental. Sideline Reporter Alex Rawls reviews Jeff Duncan's new book, Tales from the Saints Sideline. Crystal Ball Alex Rawls sifts through the media's preseason predictions.

Mother's Day
By Ronnie Virgets

'Tis the Season
Lili LeGardeur on seasonal employment opportunities in New Orleans.

Blake Pontchartrain™
New Orleans' know-it-all.

Shoptalk
Kandace Power Graves on Greg's Gardens and Casa Garcia.

Hot Seven
Our suggestions for all that's worth doing and seeing this week, including the HotPick.


Special Events Listings



Music

Opening Act
Alex Rawls on Bebel Gilberto.

CD Reviews
The Unbroken Circle, David Mead and Los Lobos.

Music Listings
Who's playing where and when this week.



The Arts

Theater
Dalt Wonk on Annie Get Your Gun.

Art
D. Eric Bookhardt on Jan Saudek.

Books
David Winkler-Schmit on In Hope of Rising Again.

Theater, Art and Books Listings
A week's worth of culture.

Film

Balcony Seats
Rick Barton on The Manchurian Candidate.

Film Review
David Lee Simmons reviews Collateral and The Agronomist.

Film Listings