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PHOTO SLIDESHOW: The Northern Iowan in New Orleans

Student newspaper members attend the fall ACP conference

NI STAFF, NI Editors • Nov 5, 2024

While NOLA is known for their Mardi Gras celebration, locals believe the real party is on Halloween. Just about every walk of life gathers on Bourbon St. to celebrate, most wearing costumes even in the hot and humid weather. (ESTELLE JOHNSON)

Last week, five editors from the NI team travelled to the Associate Collegiate Press conference in New Orleans, Louisiana. They received two awards. (ESTELLE JOHNSON)

The last day of the ACP conference is when student news organizations receive their awards. The days before consist of sessions of which the editorial team can attend, and hopefully expand their knowledge and capabilities. (COURTESY)

Cohen Kamaus, the Northern Iowan’s sports editor, cheered for the Boston Celtics at the Indiana Pacers and New Orleans Pelicans basketball game. (ESTELLE JOHNSON)

About the Contributors

NI STAFF, NI Editors

ESTELLE JOHNSON, Managing Editor

I am a 2026 communication and media major with a digital journalism minor, and have been writing for the NI since October 2023. I have loved every second of my involvement with this organization, and have been so lucky to hold an editorial position within the NI. I was the campus life editor for Fall '24, and was granted the opportunity to be managing editor for Spring '25. I've enjoyed writing basic campus news stories, and the opportunities to interview folks such as Paula Poundstone. Outside of the NI, I hang out with friends, spend money on my cat and watch various comedy (and rom-com) movies.