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Hi there, 

We're Ramon Antonio Vargas and Andrea Gallo, staff writers covering every topic under the sun in our hometowns for NOLA.com, TheAdvocate.com and TheAcadianaAdvocate.com. 

There's something especially motivating about being a journalist in the place where you were born and raised. We could go on for days about what makes Louisiana unique -- the good (its food, its culture, its sports scene) and the bad (its crime, its poverty, its political corruption). Having all of that background knowledge helps focus our reporting efforts and zero-in on bringing you stories that impact you.

That's what you expect from us -- to relentlessly pursue the truth. Stories of hope. Stories of loss. Stories of change.

We're proud to be journalists here in Louisiana and do our best to bring you news and information that informs and enlightens you. 

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Please take care,

Ramon Antonio Vargas and Andrea Gallo