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Nov 04 2025EDUCATION

A Day to Honor Heroes: SLU's Veterans Week Kicks Off

Southeastern Louisiana University is gearing up for a big week of events to honor veterans. The highlight? A special lecture on Veterans Day, November 11th, at 11 a. m. in the Student Union Theatre. The guest speaker is retired U. S. Army Lt. Gen. Russel L. Honoré, who's got a lot of stories to shar

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Nov 04 2025BUSINESS

Amazon's AI Push: Big Wins and Big Worries

Amazon is making big moves in AI. They've added a lot of power to their cloud services. This is more than any other company in the same time. But this growth comes with a cost. Amazon is cutting jobs. They've already laid off 14, 000 people. And more cuts might come next year. This has raised concer

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Nov 04 2025POLITICS

U. S. Pushes for UN Action on Ships Breaking North Korea Rules

The United States is preparing to ask the United Nations Security Council to penalize seven ships. These ships are accused of breaking UN rules by shipping North Korean coal and iron ore to China. This trade brings in a lot of money for North Korea each year, between $200 million and $400 million.

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Nov 03 2025SPORTS

Eagles Snag Pass Rush Talent in Bold Trade Move

The Philadelphia Eagles have made a strategic move to boost their defense. They've agreed to swap a future draft pick for edge rusher Jaelan Phillips, who joins from the Miami Dolphins. This trade comes after the Eagles showed interest in Phillips over the weekend. It's notable that Phillips previou

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Nov 03 2025HEALTH

Checking in on Health: What Clozapine Users Know About Their Well-being

Clozapine is a strong medicine used to help people with serious mental health issues. But it can also cause other health problems, like metabolic syndrome. This is a group of conditions that includes high blood pressure, high blood sugar, and too much fat around the waist. So, it's important for peo

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Nov 03 2025SPORTS

Shaking Hands After Games: Is It Time to Stop?

In New Jersey, a tradition of shaking hands after sports games is being questioned. This tradition has been around for a long time, but recently, there have been incidents of violence. For example, in 2018, a high school basketball player was punched and kicked during the handshake line. This led to

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Nov 03 2025TECHNOLOGY

Shipping on the Great Lakes: How Safety Has Improved Over the Years

The Great Lakes have seen big changes in shipping safety since the Edmund Fitzgerald disaster in 1975. Back then, ships relied on basic weather reports and simple navigation tools. Today, technology has made sailing much safer. Modern ships have access to real-time weather data, advanced mapping, an

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Nov 03 2025ENVIRONMENT

The Mystery of the Edmund Fitzgerald: What Really Happened?

The sinking of the SS Edmund Fitzgerald on Lake Superior on November 10, 1975, remains a puzzle. This massive freighter, loaded with iron ore, vanished during a fierce storm, taking all 29 crew members with it. Over the years, experts have proposed several theories to explain the disaster. One idea

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Nov 03 2025POLITICS

U. S. and Vietnam Talk Military Gear

A high-ranking U. S. defense official is visiting Vietnam to chat about possible weapons deals. This comes after years of talks about selling Vietnam some serious military hardware, like big transport planes and helicopters. The visit is happening in Hanoi, Vietnam's capital. The U. S. official is

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Nov 02 2025LIFESTYLE

Life on the Water: How a Game Designer Turned Her Passion into a Success Story

Lente Cuenen's life is as unique as it is inspiring. She lives on a 50-foot blue-and-white boat named Zusje V, which she bought with a loan from her mother. Her home is snug, with a bed, a couch, a small TV, a toilet cubicle, a kitchen, and a workstation. The workstation is cluttered with curios, in

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