There is a, sort of, chill in the air, the sun is setting earlier and earlier, and a pumpkin spice latte is permanently in my hand; this can only mean one thing, it is fall y’all. With temperatures finally below sweltering,  Fall is the perfect time in Louisiana to get out and enjoy all that our city has to offer. Here is everything you need to know to enjoy this season:

The oldest (maybe) question that college students ask themselves is “Why should I get involved anyway?” It is so easy for us in our first years of college to succumb to the allure of a little extra free time, a few more hours of sleep, or the peace and quiet of staying in our dorms. Meetings, practices, assignments, and responsibilities all haunt the average college student’s day to day and it can be hard to keep all of these things afloat while also expressing yourself, exploring your passions, and advocating for causes you care about. To this, dear reader, I have a solution: student journalism . . .

Whether you have just moved to the great city of Shreveport or you have lived here your whole life, you may not know about all of the exciting (or at least cheap) hidden gems this town has to offer. Luckily for you, The Conglomerate has compiled this list of free, fun, and our favorite local offerings.

Welcome back dearest Congo readers and an extra special welcome to those joining us. My name is Jacqueline Deville. I am a sophomore and the PR Head for the Conglomerate and Shreveport- Bossier has been my home for 10 years now. I know from experience that if you don’t know where to look, it can be difficult for newcomers to find fun things to do, especially for free. However, I hope to point you in the right direction so that you can bloom where you are planted! Here are some free activities that can help you to (hopefully) fall in love with the city the way I have . . .

Household name 50 Cent has taken a liking to our very own Shreveport . . .