Native of Carencro, Louisiana. I graduated from Carencro High in 2007 and the University of Louisiana in 2011.
Sam Stokes
The Art Of Jungle Juice – #Winning College
Jungle Juice has been a staple beverage at college parties for centuries. A favorite of upperclassmen and an ominous enemy of unsuspecting freshmen, its beauty lies within its simplicity. The mysterious college concoction serves as a beer alternative for those avoiding hops and barley. As sweet as Taylor Swift with a kick like Chuck Norris, the legendary liquid will pick you up, put you down, and leave you with a smile.
Bad Voodoo For LA Sports: The Curse Of Landon Collins’ Momma
A few weeks ago, everything was wonderful in the world of Louisiana sports. The University of Louisiana had won their first New Orleans Bowl in dramatic fashion, the Saints and Tigers seemed unbeatable, and to top it off, the Tigers had just secured the services of high school senior Gunner Kiel, the top QB recruit in the country...
Are Our Inspirational Phrases Just Excuses? – Deep Thought Of The Week
How often do we use these phrases to make sense of the events in our lives? They allow us to trust in the future when the present seems bleak; they remind us of the importance of patience, and how so often it is necessary to weather the storms in life to be rewarded with sunny days. But honestly, is that really how we use them?
How To Talk To Cheerleaders – #Winning College
Cheerleaders, dance team, song girls, pep squad. Whatever you want to call them, these glittery similarly dressed females have been elusive figures of college ambition since their inception. Many brave men have tried and failed in their quest for pom pom glory.
How To Lose A Girl In 30 Seconds
Here are five tips to help you increase your chances of at least surviving the first 30 seconds. After that, you're on your own.
An Awesome Alternative To Pencils – #Winning College
Well, the holidays are over, and soon everyone will be returning to school. In light of the pending return to the grueling academic grind, I'll be bringing you a weekly series of tips and tricks to becoming the coolest kid on campus. I'll give you fair warning though, this series is not for the feint of heart. You're going to need your juevos if you plan on executing at this level of awesomeness. So read and implement at your own risk. And remember, Town Square Media, and especially Sam Stokes, are in no way responsible for your own stupidity. Especially Sam Stokes though.
What Is Wrong With The BCS?
When college football reaches this point of the season, the same debate erupts year after year. Why isn't there a playoff system in division 1 college football?
A Ragin Cajun Night We’ll Never Forget
I'll admit it. I busted my butt. When Brett Baer sent his last second kick through those up rights, and the officials’ arms went into the air, I leapt from the ground like a world class athlete and landed as ungracefully as possible on my backside...
The Five Coolest Things About Speaking Cajun
Notice that I said "speaking Cajun" and not Cajun French. Aside from the world famous food, art, and music, us Cajuns have developed a way of speaking unlike any other. You may not realize it. You may not even have an accent, but as any Cajun that has ever received blank stares from confused outsiders can tell you, you don't have to sound like the Swamp People to speak Cajun.
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Twitter For The Tweeting Impaired
Twitter is the world's fastest growing social media site. At this point, you've at least heard people talking about it on TV, and you must be a bit curious. The problem is, when you tried to check it out, it just didn't make any sense. There were weird words, random people, and strange symbols. What were these people talking about? Who were these people? You didn't like it. You ran back to Faceboo
5 Fun Family Friendly Christmas Activities
We've put together a list of five fun family oriented activities that will create lasting memories for the kids without making a lasting impact on the pocket books for mom and dad.
What Finals Week Means To Me
Its finals week. Finals suck. The only thing more annoying than studying for finals, is being out of college and listening to everyone complain about studying for finals.
An Interview With The SEC
The South Eastern Conference is widely regarded for having the best college football in the country. Fans of the SEC are known for their pride and enthusiasm, and their lack of respect for any football team residing outside of the illustrious conference. From the outside looking in, the SEC seems like one big happy family, but what if the SEC could talk? What if we could interview it? Would they still sound like one big happy family?
What Do Your Exes Say About You?
Some people meet their soul mates in high school, date for a few years, and end up getting married. And that's awesome for them. Congratulations to those lucky, monogamous, decisive creatures. We wish them so much luck...
Cajun Life Without Hudspeth At UL?
The Hudspeth givespeth, and the Hudspeth takespeth awayspeth.
It seemed as if the very second the conversation over whether first year head coach Mark Hudspeth was the right man to lead the Cajuns to success ended, the conversation regarding how long before the Hud left for greener pastures began...
The 99% And Its Effects On Acadiana
I'm always amazed at how insulated we are in south Louisiana. Blessed with abundant natural resources, our economy is often able to maintain stability while the rest of the country is struggling. The images of thousands protesting in the streets of big cities around the country seem so distant and far removed, almost like we're watching a movie rather than the nightly news...
Breaux Bridge’s Latest Export – Hunter Hayes
I'll be honest, I never was a big Hunter Hayes fan. I always thought he was cheesy. I mean, I would see him every now and then over the years at State Fairs or festivals, and he would be up on stage with his cheesy blond bowl cut, his cheesy undersized accordian, with his cheesy guitar solos, and cheesy songs...
Facebook Rules For Guys With Girlfriends
Guys, I have bad news for you. Women as a species are highly image conscious. They spend hours planning out the perfect outfit, and rarely wear the same thing twice. They ponder deeply on the perfect color to paint their room to reflect the inner expressions of their emotions, and they take Facebook VERY seriously.