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May 2021

Junior Lofton invited to USA Basketball U19 training camp

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Louisiana Tech forward Kenneth Lofton, Jr. has been selected to attend the USA Basketball U19 training camp to compete for a spot on the 2021 U19 FIBA World Cup Team.

Lady Techster Leiendecker named to bowling list

Louisiana Tech sophomore bowler Allie Leiendecker has been named a NTCA All-American honorable mention as announced on Wednesday.

GSU hands Prairie View first league series defeat

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas — A four-run sixth inning propelled Grambling State (12-16, 9-8 SWAC) to a 9-6 victory over Prairie View in the rubber game of a Southwestern Athletic Conference softball series

Meet the New (Old) Voice

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Beginning July 1, Malcolm Butler, for 22 years a member of the Louisiana Tech Athletics Department and the University’s associate athletic director in charge of athletic communications, will take on a hybrid role.

THIS DATE IN BASEBALL — MAY 7

1917 — Babe Ruth of the Red Sox allowed two hits as he outdueled Walter Johnson of the Washington Senators 1-0. Ruth knocked in the winning run with a sacrifice fly.

Do you support the city of Ruston's attempt to offer broadband residential internet service?

The city of Ruston's Board of Aldermen is taking steps to eventually make the city a residential broadband internet provider. Read the latest on this endeavor here.

Are you in favor of this idea by the city?

Yes, I am in favor of the city becoming a broadband internet provider
71% (27 votes)
No, I am not in favor of the city becoming a broadband internet provider
21% (8 votes)
I am indifferent or need more information before deciding whether I am in favor
8% (3 votes)
Total votes: 38

Digital spring-cleaning tips for a new normal life

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In 2020, when the pandemic suddenly shut down everyday lives and pushed them into tiny, isolated spaces, people had to adapt.

Beta Sigma Phi donates to Cypress Springs Elementary

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As a proud Adopt-A-School sponsor, Eta Omicron Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi provided thank-you notes stuffed with gift cards to the teachers and staff of its education partner, Cypress Springs Elementary School, during Teacher Appreciation Week. Showing the organization’s appreciation for the hard work each individual on campus puts in day-in and day-out are (left to right) Beta Sigma Phi representatives Diane Zumwalt and Susan Pyles as they present Cypress Springs RTI Coordinator Ivory Bass with a basket of delightful goodies. Courtesy Photo

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Do the Vegas books favor Liz Cheney?

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On paper, it appears to be the kind of lopsided contest that even the Vegas bookies won’t take any action on — Representative Liz Cheney, a 54-year-old, two-term Congresswoman from Wyoming, versus ex-president Donald Trump, a 74-yearold one-term billionaire president from Florida by way of Queens.