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February 2023

Inspire Creativity with Fun Snack Hacks

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School days offer nearly endless opportunities for learning and exploration in the classroom, but education doesn’t have to end with the final bell. Parents can ensure their students feel energetic, creative and confident by inspiring snack choices that are as smart as they are fun to make together.

Trawick to keynote Tech’s commencement Saturday

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T. Steen Trawick Jr., CEO of CHRISTUS Shreveport- Bossier Health System since 2019 and a 1991 Biological Sciences graduate of Louisiana Tech, will serve as the keynote speaker for the University’s winter commencement ceremony at 10 a.m. Saturday in the Thomas Assembly Center on the Tech campus.

Can international college students receive Social Security benefits?

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Dear Rusty: We have hosted international college students for years, all of whom needed to apply for a Social Security Number upon arrival in the United States. Would these students be entitled to some Social Security funds at some point? Some have worked as paid graduate assistants, but others have not worked while going to school.

Program offers grants for historic buildings in downtown Ruston

Owners of historic commercial buildings located in Ruston’s Main Street district that are vacant or under- utilized are eligible to apply for a $55,000 historic revitalization subgrant to rehab the structure.

Prevent poisoning at home

The average home is full of potentially poisonous items. From cleaning products to medications to foods and beverages, a host of items around the house can make a person sick or prove fatal.

Well-rested and ready to go

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No. 2 Bearcats host East St. John in Division I battle tonight

Lady Techsters honored on Senior Day

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Louisiana Tech head coach Brooke Stoehr (middle) presents framed jerseys to outgoing Louisiana Tech Lady Techsters Saturday at the Thomas Assembly Center. From left are Keiunna Walker (2), Anna Larr Roberton (44), Gabbie Green (12) and Lotte Sant (4). This group was part of the Conference USA championship during the 2021-22 season.

BIRTHDAYS

March 1

Plaintiff to ID deputies in inmate death suit

The plaintiff in the federal lawsuit involving the in-custody death of Lincoln Parish Detention Center inmate Demerious Jones plans to identify the 15 “ John/ Jane Doe” sheriff’s deputies shown in security camera footage leading up to Jones’ death and add them as named defendants in the suit.

Nappers latest Tower Medallion recipients

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Becky and Lue Napper found each other while students on a Louisiana Tech Rome trip, were engaged in 1969, graduated from Tech together in 1970, and were married in January of 1971.