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Hurtig completes fourth volume on using cinema to teach French

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Dolliann Hurtig, professor of French in the School of Literature and Language at Louisiana Tech University, has had her fourth volume of “Allons au cinéma: Promoting French through Films,” published by the American Association of Teachers of French.

FYZICAL falls down the rabbit hole

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Fyzical Therapy & Balance Centers staff had a whimsical Halloween Monday by coordinating their getups to feature the cast of Alice in Wonderland.

Pumpkin Inspired

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After a cool, blustery day, it’s hard to beat a satisfying meal that provides comfort from the inside out. Better yet, turning to a filling dish that’s easy to prepare means more time cozying up with a favorite book or movie and less time in the kitchen.

Older professional wants to become reenergized

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DEAR HARRIETTE: I recently went to an event hosted by a young woman I know. It was beautiful to see so many young professionals out there doing their thing, but it was also jarring. I have been somewhat isolated in my own world, and I feel like life is passing me by. I am at least 30 years older than most of the other women at this event.

Movember

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Addressing men’s health issues this month

Christmas Wonderland in the Pines Grand Marshal

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Jackson Parish Chamber of Commerce announced that Bart Waggoner will be the grand marshal for the 2022 Christmas Wonderland in the Pines Parade. Waggoner is a veteran of the U.S.

Unsung Hero honorees recognized

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The 2022 Unsung Hero honorees were recognized during the Let Us Dream Conference recently held at Louisiana Tech University. Following a brief presentation of each individual’s award-winning accomplishments, the following were celebrated: From left are Conference Chair Lisa Elam, Let Us Dream Founder Father Lijo Thomas, Brenda Dupree, Bobby Mounts, Michelle Tarpley, Chelsea Streets representing Jackie White, Adarian Williams and Conference Core Leadership Representative Pauline Leonard.

Reader wonders whether boyfriend is a colorist

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DEAR HARRIETTE: I think that my boyfriend might be a colorist. The other day I asked him what he likes about me, and one of the things that he named was my “light complexion.” (We are both African American.)

The science of fall foliage color change

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Shorter, cooler days bring brilliant foliage color changes for many trees and shrubs in fall. This time of year can be very beautiful as green leaves give way to brilliant colors of gold, orange, maroon, red and yellow. The reason for this color change? Trees are preparing for winter, and the color change is a byproduct of this process.

Dangers of ultraprocessed foods

The results of two studies recently published in the British medical journal The BMJ found that eating a lot of ultraprocessed foods significantly increases men’s risk of colorectal cancer. Published in August 2022, the studies, which examined individuals in both the United States and Italy, also found that diets high in ultraprocessed foods can lead to heart disease and early death in both and men and women. Processed and ultraprocessed foods include meats such as bacon, beef jerky, corned beef, ham, hot dogs, and salami. Various organizations, including the World Health Organization, the American Cancer Society and the American Institute for Cancer Research, have previously warned that those meats are associated with a higher risk of bowel cancer in men and women.