Isabel Ryan Theriot

3 weeks ago | antigravitymagazine.com | Steven Melendez |Isabel Ryan Theriot

Hello! It’s June, and it’s beginning to feel a little tropical outside. Astronomically, summer begins in the Northern Hemisphere in June, when the Earth’s axis is pointed directly at the sun. Otherwise known as the summer solstice, this occurs for us on the 20th, and it’s the longest day of the year. This month also provides us with some epic skygazing, as June hosts an exquisite moon! The Strawberry Moon will grace the sky on June 11, reaching its peak radiance at 2:46 a.m. (CDT).

1 month ago | antigravitymagazine.com | Steven Melendez |Isabel Ryan Theriot

The few who dare, must speak and speak againTo right the wrongs of many. Speech, thank God,No vested power in this great day and landCan gag or throttle. Press and voice may cryLoud disapproval of existing ills;May criticise oppression and condemnThe lawlessness of wealth-protecting lawsWelcome to May! Not only is this month perfect for basking in sunny and temperate weather, but on one special day we get to celebrate the freedom to speak our minds in print.

2 months ago | antigravitymagazine.com | Steven Melendez |Isabel Ryan Theriot

Howdy! It’s April, and down here in N’awlins (please don’t pronounce it that way) we are currently enjoying beautiful weather, a plethora of food and music festivals, and, my personal favorite, dat sweet, sweet crawfish! While there are 339 species of crawdadios—39 of which are found in Louisiana—the two types of these lil decapod cuties that are targeted for commercial consumption here in the Pelican State are the Red Swamp Crawfish (Procambarus clarkii) and the Southern White River Crawfish...