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LCU biology professor publishes studies beneficial to local population

By Elizabeth Clarke, LCU News PINEVILLE, La. (LCU News) - Ever wonder with all the choices of products in the local grocery store, if you are making the best decision for your family’s health? Does buying the more expensive brand equate to better quality? Louisiana Christian University biology professor Ajibade Oyeyemi has had three recent studies published that answer some of those questions for residents of Pineville. Oyeyemi said he was motivated to conduct scientific experiments that would provide the community with valuable knowledge about their daily food choices. He began his research in the university lab, focusing on milk, a product consumed by nearly everyone. "Many people just buy milk and eggs without understanding the health implications," he said. "I wanted to provide them with more information to help them make the right choices for themselves." His article, “A Comparative Study of Lactose and Casein Concentrations in Diverse Milk Matrices – A Case Study in Pineville, Louisiana,” was published in the World Journal of Pharmaceutical Science and Research. It examines how the levels of casein and lactose in milk affect our health and purchasing decisions. Lactose is a disaccharide sugar (glucose and … [Read more...]

LCU adds siren warning system to safety measures on campus

By Elizabeth Clarke, LCU News PINEVILLE, La. (LCU News) - Louisiana Christian University, known for years as one of the safest college campuses in the state, is adding another tool to its safety and security practices—a siren alert warning system. The siren has been installed and is currently in the testing phase. It was made possible through the Department of Homeland Security’s FEMA Nonprofit Security Grant Program. The application and funding are long processes, according to Bryce Sanders, LCU executive director of Information Technology. Each year, FEMA puts out a list of grant opportunities and the equipment eligible for reimbursement. “All of the equipment is security-related, and that list changes every year,” Sanders said. Additional funding for the siren technology was received from the Union Pacific Railroad Foundation, said Vice President of Academic Affairs Dr. Henry O. Robertson, which has made the siren even more effective. The siren is a mass notification system that can be used to audibly inform faculty, staff, students and visitors to campus of any imminent threat, according to John Dauzat, director of Campus Security and Operations. LCU will begin phasing in the use of the siren for two … [Read more...]

Finding hope amid the pain

After a painful experience, hope often feels fragile. I have learned to allow joy to begin in small moments. It might be a bird singing outside a window, a kind word from a stranger or a sunset painted across the sky. I’ve had to give myself permission to smile when laughter comes, even if it feels unfamiliar. Hope does not burst in all at once; it grows through noticing these gifts and letting your heart be touched again. … [Read more...]