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Reader ready to move out of parents’ house

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DEAR HARRIETTE: I want to move out of my parents’ home, but I don’t know how to even begin to plan for such a drastic change. I know some people manage to reestablish themselves quickly, but I am at a total loss.

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ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: Callie Robbins amplifies voices of Ruston artists

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Have you ever felt uninspired? Callie Robbins is a fourth-year studio art major with an English minor at Louisiana Tech University. In her time at Tech, she has written, illustrated, and published a book of poetry; been published in “The Quatrain,” Tech’s Journal of Art, Literature & Culture; been an active member of the Feminists in Action group and started her own podcast.

Did you know about ice cream?

If the 1927 song “I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for Ice Cream” by Howard Johnson, Billy Moll and Robert A. King is correct, then the world has been a noisy place for quite some time.

Leader gives away Tech tickets to latest winners

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The latest winners of tickets to the Louisiana Tech home baseball series against Old Dominion this week are Betty Hammons and Dee Belcher. “I am so excited. My husband and I will love attending the game,” said Hammons. Belcher added, “We go to as many games as we can. Thank you for the tickets.” Leader photos by Celeste Holley

Part two of a church’s response to domestic violence

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Last week, I wrote the about the church’s response to domestic violence, reporting findings from a book called “Opening the Door: A Pastor’s Guide to Addressing Domestic Violence in Premarital Counseling.” Author Rev. Susan Yarrow Morris worked closely with the FaithTrust Institute (formerly the Center for the Prevention of Sexual & Domestic Violence) and writes that she learned a great deal from this organization, which helped her to better understand the dynamics and dangers involved in domestic violence.

Tips for a safer, more enjoyable summer at the pool

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As summer approaches, pools are great for play, exercise and therapy. However, it is critical that while enjoying ourselves, we take appropriate safety precautions.

Burger season gets fired up

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As the mercury rises, the opportunities to cook a greater number of meals on the grill increases. For many people, there’s nothing like the smoke-kissed flavor of meats, poultry and vegetables seared over an open flame.

Musician balances real life and passion

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DEAR HARRIETTE: I have a strong passion for creating music. It’s hard to prioritize my art while still being a working-class citizen. As you know, hard work is key in attaining any goal. I also have to fight against the clock of life; music is a young man’s game.

Bringing May flowers and other summer garden tips

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There are many things to be done in the lawn and in the garden as we transition from the spring into the summer. One thing to consider if you haven’t already done so is replacing your cool-season bedding plants with warm-season bedding plants.