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The LSU Shreveport Alumni Association honored seven outstanding graduates during its 2026 Alumni Awards Brunch and Annual Meeting, recognizing alumni whose achievements have made a lasting impact on their professions, communities, and the university. The event, held in the Noel Memorial Library Atrium, celebrated individuals who exemplify the values of excel
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There are a few things that every longtime fan expects of an Evil Dead movie. First and foremost, it should be gory. The blood should flow in copious amounts and in increasingly creative ways. The movie should also be a little bit gross. Evil Dead is not for the squeamish. Finally, it should be creepy and exciting, with a little humor thrown in for good meas
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Mardi Gras is a tradition that dates back thousands of years, with roots in ancient European and Roman festivals. Over time, the celebration developed into the modern festival known today. In Louisiana, Mardi Gras in New Orleans dates back to 1699, making it one of the oldest celebrations in the country. Shreveport’s first recorded Mardi Gras parade took pla
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Broadcasting is starting to look a lot different than it used to. With the rise of Augmented Reality (AR), the way we watch sports, news, and entertainment is becoming more immersive and interactive than ever before.
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Shreveport, LA - In sports mouth guards have always been essential, but now HighTech Mouthguards are changing the game. The ORB SPORT Smart Mouthguard (ORB Sport, 2025) combines the traditional aspect of a mouthguard with advanced technology.
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Higher education continues to increase in cost, with students and families seeking every possible edge to reduce expenses. An overlooked solution is college honor societies—organizations that reward academic excellence and leadership. While sometimes viewed as ceremonial or another item to distinguish your resume from others, these societies can become tools
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As basketball season tips off, a new kind of tech gear has been trending It's a smart basketball, a high-tech upgrade that’s reshaping how players train, track progress, and perfect their shot. This year, companies have taken the idea of “practice makes perfect” while at home to a new level. The latest smart basketballs come loaded with built-in sensors that
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There are really two ways to experience Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey. The first is to compare it to the Greek epic it is based on and hope it matches up. If that is how you intend to see the film, I’m going to go ahead and say that you probably won’t have a very good time. There is simply no way to condense the entirety of Homer’s original work into a sin
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Director Nicolas Winding Refn has established himself in Hollywood as a unique and fascinating voice. His films are often introspective and brooding, with sharp bursts of excessive violence, and feature brilliant uses of color and sound that are as vital as any character. At its best, that distinctive style has produced gripping movies that perfectly balance
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The Marvel Cinematic Universe’s version of Spider-Man has always suffered from one glaring issue, namely that he always seems to be an extension of other heroes. Initially it was Iron Man whose shadow he lived in, a tough task for any character. Then it was Doctor Strange and the other Spider-Men in Spider-Man: No Way Home. Tom Holland’s Peter Parker has nev
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