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Looksmaxing, Algorithms, and Ethical Concerns

24 Apr, 2026

Looksmaxing is a term used to describe the process of improving one’s physical appearance to better fit certain beauty standards1. While it can include basic habits like skincare and grooming, it often moves into more extreme practices.

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SJF Conference at LSUS: Major Success!

21 Apr, 2026
The Shreveport Journalism Foundation’s conference took place on the first floor of the technology building at LSUS where attendees were first met...

A smart Brick? Made by LEGO?

20 Mar, 2026
Technology just became even cooler. LEGO Introduced a new technology they came up with called the LEGO Smart Play System, which is a 2x4 “Smart...

The Iran and American Conflict: Operation Epic Fury

11 Mar, 2026
Operation Epic Fury, a large-scale U.S. military campaign in conjunction with Israel, launched on February 28, 2026. This operation aimed to...

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Bossier Arts Council Loses Home in Old Municipal Building

10 Mar, 2026
In February of this year, Bossier City Council proposed...

Cleaning the Ocean one Flip Flop at a Time

21 Feb, 2026
Over 3 billion petroleum-based flip-flops are produced annually, most of them ending up in landfills, rivers, and oceans. This kind of pollution...

Acorns: The $3 Investment App

20 Feb, 2026
Acorns is an investment app that takes a different approach to finances. Unlike other apps that focus on complex approaches like day trading, it...

The $2,500 Tax Credit for Students

13 Feb, 2026
Tax season is underway, and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced that...

Dr. Sezgi Basak Kavaklı Honored as a 2026 Faculty Champion by the Center for Community News

2 Feb, 2026
Shreveport, Louisiana — The Center for Community News at the University of Vermont has named Dr. Sezgi Başak Kavaklı as one of 150 journalism...

Shreveport set for 2026 Mardi Gras parades

1 Feb, 2026
Mardi Gras is a tradition that dates back thousands of years, with roots in ancient European and Roman festivals. Over time, the celebration...

Duolingo: Screen Time That Makes You Smarter

30 Jan, 2026
The average American now spends over seven hours a day glued to a...

Storm Fern Kills 9 in Louisiana

30 Jan, 2026
As the Winter Storm Fern passes, it leaves 9 deaths in its wake as of Thursday, January 9th 2025. Three of the deaths are believed to be...

The Solution to Shreveport Waste

25 Nov, 2025
Anyone in Shreveport can buy a blue recycling bin and fill it up with tin cans and plastic every week, but it doesn’t mean that the waste will get...

A Celebration of Tradition: The State Fair of Louisiana

7 Nov, 2025
The State Fair of Louisiana is held in Shreveport on a 157-acre fairground and is the official state fair for Louisiana. It was founded in 1906 by...

SJF Announces Scholarship Winners on Nov 14th

5 Nov, 2025
On November 14th, the Shreveport Journalism Foundation will announce their annual scholarship winners. Two applicants have been selected from a...
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