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Published 1:47 pm Friday, December 13, 2024 By American Press Staff McNeese State University conferred degrees on 542 graduates during two ceremonies for the university’s 163rd commencement today, Dec. 13, in McNeese’s Legacy Center. The summer and fall classes of 2024 include 542 graduates from 35 parishes, 10 states and nine countries and 564 degrees will be awarded, including 48 associate degrees, 435 bachelor’s degrees, 74 master’s degrees and seven doctoral degrees. Graduates are: Abbeville: Lindsey A. Detraz, Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Sciences; Suzane M. Cao, Bachelor of Science in Accounting. Alexandria: Jalissa D. Chew, Bachelor of Science in Biological Science; Jillian K. Lemaire, Bachelor of General Studies; Macy E. Welch, Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Sciences; Arie Michael Tanguma, Bachelor of Science in Psychology. Amite: Hezekiah Emanuel Neason, Bachelor of General Studies. Anacoco: Jett M. Rogers, Bachelor of Science in Computer Science; Brittney Nichole Tordesillas, Associate of General Studies. Basile: Harlie Lebouef, Master of Business Administration; Bryson Z. McCoy, Bachelor of Science in Health and Physical Educ tion Grades K-12; Katelyn J. Zaunbrecher, Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Sciences. Baton Rouge: Keisha Allen, Bachelor of Science in Nursing and an Associate of General Studies; Jahaira Johnson, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Celeste Neal, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Gabrielle Spurlock, Master of Science in Nursing. Bell City: Claire E. Leonards, Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education Grades PK-3; Sarah H. Lognion, Bachelor of Arts in History. Benton: Anna Clare Jordan, Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Breaux Bridge: Ila Ann Arceneaux, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Jamie Bernard, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Cherie A. Boyer, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Brooklyn P. Menard, Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice; Niketa Patel, Master of Science in Nursing. Broussard: Ryan E. Boudreaux, Master of Arts in Psychology; Britney Paige Delahoussaye, Bachelor of General Studies; Carly Renee Faulk, Bachelor of Science in Psychology; Madison Renee Poirier, Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice. Cameron: Katrina Lasalle, Master of Science in Criminal Justice; Ava Jordyn Trahan, Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice. Carencro: Chelsee J. Cyprian, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Kendra Calais Kelly, Doctor of Nursing Practice in Advanced Practice Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing. Cecilia: India L. Guidry, Bachelor of Science in Accounting. Church Point: Ryan Corey Daigle, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Tony D. Gibson, Bachelor of General Studies; Kaleb M. Prudhomme, Bachelor of General Studies. Creole: Anna Maria Dupont, Bachelor of Science in Psychology. Crowley: Madelyn Rene Danna, Bachelor of General Studies; Macey Blaire Doucet, Bachelor of General Studies; Meagan M. Leblanc, Bachelor of General Studies; Andrew Lee Perkins, Associate of General Studies; Joseph Pommier, Associate of General Studies; Erick C. Puissegur, Master of Science in Nursing. Cut Off: Amber Mobley, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Blaine A. Ougel, Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice. DeQuincy: Katie Mae Areno, Master of Business Administration; Hannah Elise Buxton, Associate of General Studies and a Bachelor of Science in Mass Communication; Rachel Ann Doucet-Kyle, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Ta’Shea Sha’Nee Griffin, Bachelor of Science in Management; Kaitlin Anne Guillory, Bachelor of Science in Health and Human Performance, General; Kye E. Kendall, Bachelor of Arts in Sociology; Joshua Craig Neal, Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice; Blaise D. Smith, Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Sciences; Kayli Batille Williams, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. DeRidder: Cameron Alexander Boddie, Bachelor of Science in Computer Science; Mia Deon Bonds, Bachelor of Arts in English; Kyra Nichole Brown, Bachelor of Science in Accounting; Sidney Conley, Bachelor of General Studies; Darby J. Day, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Bethany Lorraine Durham, Bachelor of Arts in Political Science; Kristin E. Gardner, Bachelor of General Studies; Jonathon McMahon, Associate of General Studies and a Bachelor of Science in Management; Megan Hazel Moses, Associate of General Studies; David B. Paul, Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice; Cassidy Jade Sweat, Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Sciences; Trea Trapp, Bachelor of Arts in Art; Claudia Rouleau Wardell, Master of Science in Nursing; Zekia L. Williams, Bachelor of Arts in Art. Delcambre: Alyssa Clement Duhon, Bachelor of Science in Nursing and an Associate of General Studies. Deville: Carrie Barham, Master of Science in Nursing. Elizabeth: Christian Sutterfield, Master of Business Administration. Elton: Landon Cole Fontenot, Bachelor of Science in Mass Communication; Marisa Antonia Moreno, Bachelor of Arts in History and a Bachelor of Arts in Humanities. Estherwood: Jacklyn F. Sims, Bachelor of General Studies. Eunice: Arion Derais Arvie, Master of Science in Nursing; Seth M. Bourque, Bachelor of Science in Nursing and an Associate of General Studies; Hunter Brown, Master of Business Administration; Emily E. Gotreaux, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Caroline A. Miller, Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Sciences; Mallory C. O’Brien, Bachelor of Science in Health and Human Performance, General; Shamara Sanya Ricketts, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Grace A. Toepfer, Bachelor of Science in Health and Human Performance, General; Brylee L. Siebert, Bachelor of General Studies. Folsom: Belqui Maria Quigley, Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Sciences. Franklinton: Aron Jacob Stephens, Master of Science in Environmental and Chemical Sciences. French Settlement: Drew Ryals Joslyn, Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Geismar: Nicole Pardue, Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Gilbert: Beatrice Lauren Wharton, Bachelor of Science in Nursing Glenmora: Marcus A. Bosby, Bachelor of General Studies; Allissa M. Hoffman, Bachelor of General Studies. Gonzales: Brock Barthelemy, Bachelor of General Studies; Kevin Randell Caster, Master of Business Administration. Grand Lake: Madison Jade Guilbeaux, Associate of General Studies; Emma Grace Thomas, Bachelor of Science in Management. Grant: Laynee K. Jinks, Bachelor of General Studies. Gretna: Donshekia Mercadel, Doctor of Nursing Practice in Advanced Practice Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing. Gueydan: Abigail L. Broussard, Bachelor of Science in Health and Human Performance, General. Hackberry: Blaine A. Little, Bachelor of Science in Management. Hammond: Jourdan Gray Hatcher, Master of Science in Criminal Justice. Hathaway: Jenna Broussard, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Alexis Catherine Guinn, Bachelor of Science in Psychology; Caroline R. Monceaux, Bachelor of Science in Psychology. Heflin: Ondray Lenoy Miles, Bachelor of Science in Marketing. Holden: Cali N. Green, Bachelor of General Studies. Houma: Jennifer Kay Villalobos, Doctor of Nursing Practice in Advanced Practice Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing. Indian Bayou: Abigail Lopez Meaux, Bachelor of Science in Health and Human Performance, General. Iota: Mckinsey L. Abshire, Bachelor of Science in Health and Human Performance, General; Keylie D. Cruse, Bachelor of General Studies; Trevor D. Leger, Master of Business Administration. Iowa: Kayleigh A. Fruge, Bachelor of Science in Engineering; Hilary J. Fuselier, Master of Business Administration; Reagan Brooke Green, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Jacob Neal Guidry, Bachelor of Arts in Art; Erika Martin, Bachelor of General Studies; David Newsom, Bachelor of General Studies; Brandon Wayne Ortego, Associate of General Studies; Janis Hope Sargent, Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education Grades 1-5; Shamica Singleton, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Cayleigh R. Sonnier, Bachelor of Science in Health and Human Performance, General. Jennings: Kain Babineaux, Master of Science in Health and Human Performance; Jill Marsh Barr, Bachelor of Science in Psychology; Lydia Bonin, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Mary E. Caraway, Bachelor of Science in Health and Human Performance, General, and an Associate of General Studies; Nicholas John Daigle, Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering; Kane J. Fontenot, Bachelor of Science in General Business Administration; Hannah L. Gates, Bachelor of General Studies; Chesney D. Hebert, Bachelor of Science in Management; Carsen S. Jones, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Alexandria A. Knight, Bachelor of Arts in English; Peyton A. Kratzer, Bachelor of Arts in History; Alexia Raven Ortego Lacombe, Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education Grades 1-5; Keshonna Racquelle Lewis, Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice; Lindsay A. Lopez, Bachelor of Science in Health and Human Performance, General; Patricia Meche, Bachelor of Science in Management; Payton W. Mitchell, Bachelor of General Studies; Ashley S. Nocum, Associate of General Studies; Christian M. Vincent, Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science. Jonesville: Victoria Rose Creel, Master of Science in Nursing. Kaplan: Jayden Grace Baudoin, Bachelor of Science in Health and Human Performance, General; Alexis N. Bertrand, Bachelor of Science in Biological Science; Hailey V. Gaspard, Bachelor of General Studies. Kenner: Welland Shawn Williams, Bachelor of General Studies. Kinder: Joshua Aviles, Bachelor of Arts in Political Science; Jessica Amelia Delosey, Bachelor of Arts in Political Science; Kimberly Gartman, Bachelor of General Studies; Annsley K. Sanders, Bachelor of General Studies; Sydney Noel Seemion, Bachelor of Arts in Sociology; Eric B. Sharp, Bachelor of General Studies; Balie E. Treme, Bachelor of General Studies; Daron Scott Shuff, Associate of General Studies. Labadieville: Ervin P. Cutright, Master of Business Administration. Lacassine: Blake Herron, Master of Business Administration. Lafayette: Jaylin Nicole Babineaux, Bachelor of Science in Health Systems Management; Nana Yaa Gyemfa Bediako, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Morgan Benoit, Bachelor of Science in Psychology; Chelsie Champagne, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Brandi D. Dias, Bachelor of Science in Psychology; Ciarra Charne Driver, Bachelor of Science in Biological Science; Rani Nicole Duhon, Bachelor of Science in Psychology; Jacob A. Lemaire, Bachelor of Science in Finance; David Milliken, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Alayjah Owens, Bachelor of Science in Management; Dominique Marie Provost, Bachelor of Arts in Sociology; Sydney Elizabeth Russell, Bachelor of Arts in Sociology; Nayamaka Simon, Bachelor of Science in Psychology; Kristina Christophe Thomas, Master of Science in Nursing; Anissa Uzuegbu, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Jacob M. Venable, Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Sciences; Cassidera Viator, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Rebecca Wilke, Master of Science in Nursing; Madison Yates, Master of Business Administration. Lake Arthur: Emily Conner, Bachelor of General Studies; Morgan C. Fontenot, Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education Grades PK-3; Christian Pearl Guidry, Bachelor of Science in Psychology; Harley C. Hall, Bachelor of Science in Management; Reese P. Manuel, Bachelor of Science in General Business Administration; Davis R. Yates, Bachelor of Science in Engineering. Lake Charles: Cameron Lee Anderson, Bachelor of General Studies; Zachary T. Ardoin, Bachelor of Science in General Business Administration; Haleigh Beasley, Master of Science in Criminal Justice; Amy Grace Biessenberger, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Ratchaneewan Bonsack, Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science; Rebekah Lynn Bourque, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Odreonna P. Brankline, Bachelor of General Studies; Christopher A. Breaux, Bachelor of Science in Computer Science; Ava G. Broussard, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; John-Patrick James Broussard, Bachelor of Science in Health and Human Performance, General; Emily Renee Brown, Bachelor of Science in Accounting; Madeline Elise Bruno, Associate of General Studies and a Bachelor of Science in Health and Human Performance, General; Matthew Roane Cagle, Bachelor of Science in General Business Administration; Elysia Caldarera, Master of Business Administration; Elayne Cancel, Associate of General Studies; Aaron D. Castete, Bachelor of Science in Marketing; Rita Ceasar, Associate of General Studies; Hannah Faith Cena, Bachelor of Music; Karlie N. Church, Associate of General Studies; Haley Michael Clark, Bachelor of General Studies; Breanna Clayton, Bachelor of Arts in Sociology; Jessica J. Cormier, Bachelor of General Studies; Kaylee Charlene Cormier, Master of Science in Environmental and Chemical Sciences; Kylie K. Cradeur, Bachelor of Science in Psychology; Marcus D. Daniels, Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice; Meg R. Davidson, Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education Grades PK-3; Landry A. Donham, Bachelor of Science in Health and Human Performance, General; Matthew Steven Dougay, Bachelor of General Studies; Abigail M. Dowers, Bachelor of Science in Psychology; Adian S. Doyle, Bachelor of Science in Finance; Mckenzie S. Dugas, Bachelor of Science in Health and Human Performance, General; Creighton Debron Duncan, Bachelor of Science in Psychology; Michael A. Duncan, Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering; Larissa M. Edwards, Bachelor of Science in Nursing and an Associate of General Studies; Raven Evans, Bachelor of General Studies; Amy Joanna Floor, Master of Arts in Psychology; Madaline B. Fontenot, Bachelor of Science in Management; Sydney Morales Fontenot, Master of Science in Nursing; Abigail L. Frick, Bachelor of Arts in English; Grace Anne Fusilier, Bachelor of General Studies; Joshua L. Gastineau, Bachelor of Arts in Art; Krishna Gheewala, Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science; Mason J. Granger, Bachelor of Science in Health and Human Performance, General; Laura Lynn Grantham, Bachelor of Arts in English; Jonathan T. Grigg, Bachelor of Science in Chemistry; Madelyn Taylor Guidry, Associate of General Studies; Kaleigh R. Guillory, Bachelor of Science in Health and Human Performance, General; Sydnei Ncole Guillory, Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Sciences; Kristian T. Hagerich, Associate of General Studies; Avery E. Hamblen, Bachelor of General Studies; Christopher Hart, Bachelor of Science in Management; Gage Allen Hartman, Bachelor of Science in Finance; Noah J. Hebert, Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering; Olivia M. Hebert, Master of Arts in Psychology; Tyler Kristopher Hickingbottom, Bachelor of Science in Management; Benjamin J. Hilliard, Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering; Grace Elizabeth Houssiere, Bachelor of Science in Finance; Yi Lin Huang, Bachelor of Science in Marketing; Seth W. James, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration; Christian J. Johnson, Bachelor of Science in Management; Logan K. Jones, Bachelor of Science in Management; Timothy Cade Jordan, Master of Science in Criminal Justice; Tramia L. Joseph, Bachelor of Science in Health Systems Management; Nathan Keller, Bachelor of General Studies; Parker Scott Kennedy, Bachelor of General Studies; Sheila Diann Kohler, Associate of General Studies; Patrick K. Laborde, Bachelor of Science in Finance; Lindsey Lack, Bachelor of General Studies; John Mark Laneve, Master of Arts in Psychology; Shelley A. LeBlanc, Associate of General Studies; Sherelle M. LeBlanc-Baptiste, Doctor of Nursing Practice in Advanced Practice Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing; Reagan Renee LeJune, Bachelor of Science in Management; Lasaundra Monique Leblanc, Master of Science in Criminal Justice; Tara Kai Leigh Lynch, Master of Business Administration; Katherine Mallet, Master of Science in Nursing; Keonah Airen Malveaux, Bachelor of General Studies; Kevin W. Martin, Bachelor of General Studies; Jazmin N. Mason, Bachelor of General Studies; Spencer Elizabeth Mathews, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Connor Maze, Bachelor of General Studies; Christopher J. McHale, Bachelor of Arts in History; Aubrey Grace Mercer, Bachelor of Arts in English; Jessica R. Mestayer, Bachelor of Science in Psychology; Ethan Joseph Miller, Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice; Benjamin W. Milner, Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Sciences; Brittany Mitchell, Master of Business Administration; Marcus Mott, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration; Brenon M. Nash, Bachelor of Science in Health and Human Performance, General; Dwight Aaron Nash, Master of Business Administration; Nathanael Seth Nicholas, Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering; John A. Orgeron, Bachelor of General Studies; Ashlyn C. Parrott, Bachelor of Science in Biological Science; William Arthur Pope, Master of Business Administration; Danielle E. Rainwater, Master of Arts in Psychology; Alexis Antoinette Reed, Bachelor of General Studies; Alexander Reeves, Bachelor of Science in Accounting; Jonah Paul Reggie, Bachelor of Science in Marketing; Abdalla F. Reynaud, Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice; Jacob A. Rhodes, Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering; Lauryn Rider, Master of Business Administration; Madelyn E. Ritchey, Associate of General Studies; Emily Alexia Ritter, Bachelor of Science in Marketing; Shealyn D. Roberson, Bachelor of Science in Management; Dorothy Roberts, Associate of General Studies; Aiden Garett Robinson, Bachelor of Arts in Art; Alex Neil Rogers, Associate of General Studies; Katelin Rogers, Bachelor of Science in Accounting; Samuel John Saloom, Bachelor of Science in General Business Administration; Jeffrey Allen Savoie, Master of Business Administration; Tiffany Dawn Scott, Bachelor of Science in Psychology; John Seal, Bachelor of Science in Accounting; Chelsy Sharpe, Bachelor of General Studies; Walker W. Shearman, Bachelor of Science in Engineering; Alexandra R. Smith, Bachelor of General Studies; Ryan Michael Smith, Bachelor of Science in General Business Administration; Jakob E. Snyder, Master of Arts in English; Alexis Jayne Sonnier, Bachelor of Science in Accounting; Zachary K. Spikes, Bachelor of Science in Engineering; Jordyn Staton-Darbone, Bachelor of Arts in Political Science; Emily Morgan Stillwell, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Lane Thomas Stine, Bachelor of Science in Management; Kallen Brooke Stough, Bachelor of Science in Marketing; Alissa Lee Stout, Bachelor of Science in Mathematical Sciences; Lawrence J. Sweet, Master of Business Administration; Natalie Simien Thomas, Bachelor of Arts in History; Ashantai L. Thomas, Bachelor of Science in Health Systems Management; Jennifer M. Tolbert, Bachelor of Arts in Art; Emily P. Vincent, Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering; Zachary S. Vinyard, Bachelor of Science in Health and Human Performance, General; Darian Vizina, Bachelor of Science in Biological Science; Alexis Watler, Associate of General Studies; Kimberly Michelle Williams, Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice; Haley Marie Williamson, Bachelor of Science in General Business Administration; Maya Elizabeth Wilson, Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice; Shandrika Renea Woods, Associate of General Studies; Samantha D. Young, Bachelor of Arts in Art. Lawtell: Monica A. Henry, Associate of General Studies. Lecompte: Alainia E. Williams, Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Sciences. Leesville: Shaleigh N. Sliman, Bachelor of Science in Psychology. Livonia: Alexis Collins, Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Longville: Nicholas A. Bell, Bachelor of Science in Computer Science; Raymond E. Bowman, Bachelor of General Studies; Savannah Victoria Frith, Master of Science in Nursing; Grant Jackson Gregory, Bachelor of Science in Health and Human Performance, General. Mamou: John Alexander Dupuis, Master of Science in Nursing. Mandeville: Elizabeth Faye Kenley, Master of Science in Health and Human Performance. Marksville: Summer Simpson, Associate of General Studies. Maurice: Julia K. Albert, Bachelor of General Studies; Allison C. Broussard, Associate of General Studies; Zachary James Hebert, Bachelor of Science in Health and Human Performance, General. Merryville: Blaise K. Duncan, Bachelor of Science in General Business Administration; Alyssa Grace Duncan, Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Sciences. Monroe: Shaniah Lewis, Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Monterey: Jarett R. Cooper, Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Morgan City: Doelissia Campbell Robinson, Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Morse: Gabrielle A. Manuel, Bachelor of Science in Management. New Iberia: Brooke Bryant, Master of Science in Nursing; Tameka Peters, Bachelor of Science in Nursing. New Orleans: Whitney Athena Arnold, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Megan Dauenhauer, Doctor of Nursing Practice in Advanced Practice Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing; Megan Elisabeth Dawson, Bachelor of Science in Health and Human Performance, General; Shanta Smith Martin, Doctor of Nursing Practice in Advanced Practice Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing; Maurquel Hakeem Price, Bachelor of General Studies; Jessica J. Snowden, Bachelor of General Studies; Julie Anne St. Amant-Haydel, Doctor of Nursing Practice in Advanced Practice Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing. Oakdale: Skawandra R. Brown, Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice; Javian T. Dailey, Bachelor of Arts in Sociology; Jadyn M. Farmer, Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice; Brennon W. Taylor, Bachelor of Science in Biological Science. Oberlin: Kenisha Jenea Gentry, Bachelor of Science in Management; Halea C. Manuel, Bachelor of Science in Nursing and an Associate of General Studies; Levi F. Peloquin, Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Sciences; Seth Andrew Rider, Bachelor of Science in General Business Administration. Opelousas: Angel Alleman, Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice; Tiara M. Armstrong, Bachelor of Arts in Political Science; Kimberly Fontenot, Master of Science in Criminal Justice; Amna Swati, Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Pine Prairie: Lillian Isabella Bourque, Bachelor of Science in Psychology; Kailey B. Soileau, Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education Grades PK-3. Pineville: Alyssa A. Deville, Bachelor of Science in Psychology; Misty Herron, Master of Science in Nursing; Mackenzie Caroline Bailey Redler, Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Plaquemine: Kaleb Thibodeaux, Master of Science in Nursing. Port Barre: Maci Reé Bergeron, Bachelor of Science in Marketing; Gracie E. Hargrave, Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Sciences; Camille Roberie, Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Prairieville: Chassidy Adams, Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Raceland: Chloe L. Folse, Bachelor of Science in Psychology. Ragley: Meiah Bihm, Bachelor of General Studies; Mia G. Mayeaux, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Anna G. Miller, Bachelor of Science in Mass Communication; Lori B. Peloquin, Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education Grades 1-5; Callie Shea Tims, Bachelor of Science in Biological Science; Hunter Gavyn Toney, Bachelor of Science in Marketing. Rayne: Kelly Adams, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Dawn R. Ancelet, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Landon T. Meche, Bachelor of Science in Accounting; Sydney K. Menard, Bachelor of Science in Mathematical Sciences; Gracie A. Menard, Associate of General Studies and a Bachelor of Science in Mass Communication; Haley Mire, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Brant Theunissen, Bachelor of General Studies; Walton J. Thibodeaux, Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. Reeves: Kaley E. Frith, Bachelor of Science in Mass Communication; Karly A. Harris, Bachelor of Science in Psychology. Roanoke: Victoria Odom, Master of Business Administration. Rosepine: Breanna L. Langley, Bachelor of Science in Biological Science. Scott: Madysen Claire Boudreaux Broussard, Associate of General Studies and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Shreveport: Deja Webb, Associate of General Studies. Sieper: Cason J. Brister, Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering. Singer: Madelynn Boyer, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Roy Chester Champagne, Bachelor of Science in General Business Administration; Roy Chester Champagne, Bachelor of Science in Engineering. St. Gabriel: Bre’Onne M. Gibson, Bachelor of Science in Health and Human Performance, General. St. Martinville: Raven Damond Guilliame, Master of Science in Criminal Justice. Sulphur: Mackenzie L. Atwood, Bachelor of Science in Nursing and an Associate of General Studies; Charlotte Eileen Lani Banker, Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice; Kaleb Ryan Blalock, Bachelor of Science in Management; Scott Blaine Bowers, Associate of General Studies; Kelsey Autumn Breaux, Bachelor of General Studies; Lydia A. Burleson, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Nicholas T. Buxton, Bachelor of Science in Engineering; Matthew M. Carlson, Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering; Ethan Charles Carter, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration; Leighton Chamblee, Master of Business Administration; Payton N. Comeaux, Bachelor of General Studies; Myann M. Denton, Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science; Michael R. Devall, Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Sciences; Anna Claire Elise Dowers, Bachelor of Science in Accounting; Haylee Dupree, Bachelor of Science in Management; Monique Rechelle Durrett, Bachelor of Science in Psychology; Ian G. Edwards, Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering; Jennifer Gail Guillory Fontenot, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Colleen Grace Fontenot, Master of Science in Nutritional Sciences; Shelby L. Guillory, Master of Arts in Psychology; Kourtney Elizabeth Habetz, Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice; Mia C. Labove, Bachelor of General Studies; Sean Michael Laughlin, Bachelor of Science in Mathematical Sciences; Juliana Marquet Locklear, Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice; Gabrielle J. MacNamara, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Lindsey Ann Maggio, Master of Science in Nursing; Halle Grace Martin, Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education Grades 1-5; Brynn Mayo, Bachelor of Science in Management; Stephen W. Owen, Bachelor of Science in Mass Communication; Layla LeeAnn Peloquin, Associate of General Studies; Abbigail J. Perkins, Bachelor of Arts in English; Joanna Guidry Petry, Associate of General Studies; Nicholas Poncho, Associate of General Studies; Madison Layne Reeves, Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice; Rory Simon Richard, Bachelor of Science in Health and Human Performance, General; Annaliese Lauren Ritchie, Bachelor of General Studies; Mary Elizabeth Rollins, Bachelor of Science in Biological Science; Michaela Kay Sawyer, Bachelor of General Studies; Madelyn Sedotal, Bachelor of Science in Psychology; Olivia James Smith, Bachelor of General Studies; Taylor Elizabeth Talbert, Bachelor of Science in Biological Science; Katie Gale Thibodeaux, Bachelor of Science in Psychology; Don Dee Trahan, Associate of General Studies; Claire E. Vincent, Bachelor of Science in Mass Communication; Valerie D. Vincent, Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Sunset: Kaylie Stelly, Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Thibodaux: Jami Tabor, Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Vidrine: Tucker J. Deshotel, Bachelor of Science in Engineering. Ville Platte: Sean Royce Fontenot, Bachelor of Science in Psychology; Cade M. Foret, Bachelor of Science in Accounting; Bradley F. Hesnor, Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Sciences; Kyndal C. McClinton, Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Sciences; Tyler J. Perron, Bachelor of Arts in Political Science; Caroline Reed, Master of Science in Nutritional Sciences; Jacob Michael Soileau, Bachelor of Science in Health and Human Performance, General; Evan J. Veillon, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration; Bryia B. Williams, Associate of General Studies. Vinton: Kristi Lynn Lejuhn Braquet, Master of Business Administration; Brooke Alyssa Habetz, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Faith Eve Smudricks, Bachelor of General Studies. Walker: Kayla Renee Truax, Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Washington: Garrett J. Manuel, Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering. Welsh: Gracie Alanna Biven, Bachelor of Arts in Sociology; Fallon Harmon-Guillory, Master of Science in Criminal Justice; Morgan J. Harper, Associate of General Studies; Gracie L. Myers, Associate of General Studies and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Collin M. Vanicor, Bachelor of Science in Health and Physical Education Grades K-12. West Monroe: Stephanie Renee Tyson-Square, Bachelor of General Studies. Westlake: James Michael Caudell, Bachelor of Arts in Humanities; Sean J. Corbello, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Ethan Dickerson, Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Sciences; Alexia Trinette Simpson Fontenot, Bachelor of Science in Psychology; Derick Layne Franus, Associate of General Studies; Brittanie A. Guidry, Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education Grades PK-3; Jasmine J. Jones, Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science; Kaylee Leblanc, Bachelor of General Studies; Christa D. Page, Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education Grades PK-3; Mary Elizabeth Partin, Bachelor of General Studies; Kyara Jayd-Marie Prater, Bachelor of Science in Accounting; Tiffany Riggs, Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Sciences; Graham J. Rougeou, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Andrew Treme, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. White Castle: Christine Jones, Bachelor of General Studies. Youngsville: Hannah Bowers, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Kaylee J. Smith, Bachelor of Science in Psychology. Zachary: LaRita Whittington, Master of Science in Nursing Other states Goodyear, Ariz.: Jihad Rahmad Marks, Bachelor of General Studies. Phoenix, Ark.: Dean B. Bittner, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. Long Beach, Calif.: Alana Jalyn Williams, Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Sciences. Los Angeles, Calif.: Ariell Green, Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice. San Bernardino, Calif.: Taylor Jordan Hess, Bachelor of Arts in Art. Newark, Del.: Ana K. Kusters, Bachelor of General Studies. Green Cove Springs, Fla.: Taylor Steczo, Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Sciences. Miami: Johnquai Lewis, Bachelor of General Studies. Pembroke Pines, Fla.: Boogsie Jonah Silvera, Bachelor of General Studies. Brunswick, Ga.: Jaylen Jackson, Master of Business Administration. Indianapolis: Michael Saunders, Bachelor of General Studies. Jackson, Miss.: John L. Brown, Bachelor of General Studies. Olive Branch, Miss.: David Duane DuVall, Bachelor of Science in Health and Human Performance, General. Pheba, Miss.: Jamori Evans, Bachelor of General Studies. Cleveland: Dhruv Sharma, Master of Science in Criminal Justice. Columbus, Ohio: Joshua E. Susong, Bachelor of Science in General Business Administration. Lewis Center, Ohio: Birat Kunwar, Bachelor of General Studies. Allen, Texas: Braley Hollins, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. Austin, Texas: Jared Leger, Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Bridge City, Texas: Lyvia M. Ebarb, Bachelor of General Studies. Buna, Texas: Jayci Robicheaux Clark, Associate of General Studies. Cypress, Texas: Caleb Frank, Master of Business Administration. Dayton, Texas: Estela Pina Pina, Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Devers, Texas: Kennedy Caroline Evans, Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Sciences. Groves, Texas: Grant Rook Rogers, Bachelor of Science in Health and Human Performance, General. Houston: Holden James Cates, Bachelor of General Studies; Isabel Victoria Duque, Bachelor of Music; Rebecca Fontenot, Bachelor of General Studies; Sydney N. Gaspard, Bachelor of Science in Psychology; Ileana Gutierrez, Bachelor of Science in Health Systems Management; Staci Victoria Hamlett, Bachelor of Science in Computer Science; Amber K. Zornes Istre, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration; Megan Segura, Master of Business Administration; Erin Sonnier, Bachelor of General Studies; Kalyssa D. Williams, Bachelor of Science in Psychology. Katy, Texas: Joyce Idorenyin Adeyemo, Bachelor of Science in Nursing. League City, Texas: Britan Keith Hebert, Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering. Missouri City, Texas: J’aimee Annetta Barriere, Bachelor of Science in Health and Human Performance. Montgomery, Texas: Emily E. Gill, Master of Business Administration. Nome, Texas: Brett Edward Payne, Master of Business Administration. Orange, Texas: Skylar Nicole Henry, Bachelor of Science in Mass Communication; Emily Rose Mills LaVergne, Bachelor of General Studies; Brendan R. Sylestine, Bachelor of General Studies. Port Arthur, Texas: Kiasia Armani Coumare, Master of Science in Health and Human Performance. Santa Fe, Texas: Rylie Bouvier, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration; Reese Michelle Reyna, Bachelor of General Studies; Shelbi Sunseri, Master of Business Administration. Sour Lake, Texas: Garrett A. Carney, Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Sciences. Spring, Texas: Coleby Bryan Hamm, Bachelor of General Studies; Rhianna Grace Hasenbein, Bachelor of Science in Biological Science. Witchita Falls, Texas: NaKayla Michelle Kim White, Associate of General Studies. Countries Bahamas: Ariel Amelia Hanna, Master of Arts in Psychology. Bermuda: Sakari Amadeus Famous, Master of Science in Health and Human Performance. Brazil: Kiyodi Dec Sakano, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Kiyodi Dec Sakano, Associate of General Studies. France: Emma-Lou Pommiers, Master of Arts in Psychology. Kenya: Jemima Jebet Chesir, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Robin Kimutai Komen, Master of Business Administration. Nepal: Saju Khatri, Bachelor of Science in Health Systems Management; Alshan Regmi, Bachelor of Science in Computer Science; Bipul Tiwari, Bachelor of Science in Computer Science. Nigeria: Damilare Awodele, Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering; Oluwafikayomi Olugbenga Iyanda, Bachelor of Science in Psychology; Chizoma Nlemedim, Master of Business Administration; Edward Oladimeji Olaniyan, Bachelor of Science in Biological Science; Hiqmat Ifeoluwa Onifade, Master of Arts in Psychology; Adesola P. Osilaja, Bachelor of Science in Biological Science. Philippines: Ethan Fernando Joaquin Ontiveros Alon, Bachelor of Science in Health and Human Performance, General. Venezuela: Jose Betancourt, Bachelor of Science in Engineering; Aymet Uzcategui, Bachelor of Arts in Art.

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — The Chicago Blackhawks recalled top prospect Frank Nazar from the minor leagues on Friday. Chicago also placed defenseman Alec Martinez on injured reserve, retroactive to Dec. 7. Martinez, who signed a $4 million, one-year contract with the Blackhawks in free agency, has a neck injury. The 20-year-old Nazar had 11 goals and 13 assists in 21 games with Rockford of the American Hockey League. He said he tried not to think about a possible promotion while he was playing with the IceHogs. “Just play my game, focus on myself and obviously help the team win, best I could do, and let the rest come,” he said. The move reunites Nazar with Anders Sorensen, who was coaching Rockford before he got the interim job with Chicago when Luke Richardson was fired on Dec 5. “It's definitely really nice just to have someone that I know and trust and have a good relationship with,” Nazar said. “I know that he's going to give good feedback and everything like that, and just help out in areas where I need it.” Nazar was selected by Chicago with the No. 13 pick in the 2022 draft. After starring for the University of Michigan, the forward agreed to a three-year contract with the Blackhawks in April. Nazar skated in three games with Chicago at the end of last season, scoring on his first shot on goal in his NHL debut on April 14 against Carolina. The Blackhawks were active in free agency, so they had Nazar begin the season with Rockford to continue with his development. But he made a strong case to rejoin the NHL team with his fast start in the minors. “Frank’s played very well,” general manager Kyle Davidson said last week when asked about Nazar being promoted. “He’s been a real bright spot for us and his performance has been really exciting.” Chicago (9-18-2) has dropped six of seven going into Saturday's game at New Jersey. It begins a three-game homestand on Sunday against the New York Islanders. Nazar is expected to skate on a line with Taylor Hall and Tyler Bertuzzi against the Devils. Sorensen said his advice for Nazar is to trust his instincts. “He's been playing real well down there,” Sorensen said. “He can drive a puck and just kind of play his game, right? And then as we go, after the game we'll talk more.” AP NHL: https://apnews.com/hub/nhlThe fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has triggered a wave of rage-filled reactions on social media, most of them expressing contempt and dissatisfaction for the health insurance industry he represented. Thompson was gunned down early Wednesday in Midtown Manhattan, in what police have called a “premeditated, preplanned, targeted attack.” He’d been walking to the Residences Hilton Club on W. 54th St. near Sixth Ave. to help set up an investor conference sponsored by the health insurance giant when a masked gunman opened fire, striking him in the back and the leg. The CEO was expected to give a speech at the event, but he was instead pronounced dead less than a half-hour after the shooting. In wake of the killing, Taylor Lorenz , once a journalist for the Washington Post, took to Bluesky to share a photo Blue Cross Blue Shield CEO Kim Keck. Her post also came after BCBS announced it would no longer cover anesthesia for the entirety of some surgeries. “And people wonder why we want these executives dead ,” Lorenz wrote. She wasn’t the only social media user to express ire toward the health insurance industry following Thompson’s slaying. Scores of others took to social media to express their dismay and frustration while others seemed to delight in the death of the health insurance executive. “When you shoot one man in the street it’s murder,” one person said on X. “ When you kill thousands of people in hospitals by taking away their ability to get treatment you’re an entrepreneur.” Several users on various TikTok videos about the shooting commented to say things such as “ my condolences are out of network .” Columbia School of Social Work professor Anthony Zenkus echoed the sentiment with a snarky post of his own. “Today, we mourn the death of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson, gunned down....” he wrote. “Wait, I’m sorry – today we mourn the deaths of the 68,000 Americans who needlessly die each year so that insurance company execs like Brian Thompson can become multimillionaires.” Another X user wrote: “I have United Healthcare, and I feel like shooting the CEO around this time every year when they raise the already ridiculous premiums and copays, so I’m not really surprised.” Activist Tobita Chow added in his own post that “political and industry leaders might want to read the comments and think hard about them ” alongside coverage of the shooting. Thompson, a 50-year-old father of two based in Minnesota, joined the parent UnitedHealth Group in 2004, climbing the ranks until he became CEO of UnitedHealthcare in April 2021, according to his LinkedIn. A manhunt for the gunman, who has not been identified, is still ongoing. Authorities on Thursday released new images of the smiling suspect and called on the public for assistance in the case. “Got a push notification to exercise caution because the United Healthcare shooter is still at large,” comedian Samantha Ruddy wrote. “I personally do not feel like I am on the shooter’s radar because I am not the CEO of a highly divisive multi billion dollar insurance company.” Anyone with information regarding the shooter’s whereabouts is urged to call NYPD Crime Stoppers at (800) 577-TIPS. All calls will be kept confidential.

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The Senate took another positive step towards improving the country’s agricultural sector as the Agricultural Extension Service Bill, 2024 (SB. 646), sponsored by Senator Saliu Mustapha, passed its first reading. The (WOFAN-ICON-2) and agricultural extension stakeholders sponsored Agricultural Extension Service Bill, (SB.646) has passed the first reading at the floor of the Nigerian Senate. The bill aims to strengthen agricultural extension services that will support smallholder farmers to improve productivity and ensure food security in the Nation. Furthermore, the bill targets to strengthen the capacity of extension workers to deliver advanced, technology-driven, and demand-oriented services. Senator Saliu Mustapha, who represents Kwara Central at the National Assembly while speaking with journalists on the objectives of the bill, said it aims to ensure the effective implementation of the National Agricultural Extension Policy and Strategy and to establish a legal framework for sustainable agricultural extension services in Nigeria. The Lawmaker further noted that the bill will further create a sustainable, harmonized, pluralistic, and demand-driven e-agricultural extension system that will ensure efficient service delivery across the agricultural value chain. Recall that the Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Aliyu Abdullahi during a technical update meeting held in Abuja recently, commended the efforts of WOFAN-ICON2 project, NAERLS and other stakeholders in putting the draft bill together. Senator Abdullahi who contributed effectively during the meeting also noted that with about 70 per cent of the population are involved in agriculture and further emphasized that it is important to ensure they receive the kind of technical support they need to be able to achieve optimal outputs and good income. “Extension Agents don’t just show farmers Good Agronomic Practices, they step down successful research results and new innovative techniques to farmers for improved outputs. “So, Extension Agents are very positive additions to how farmers are supposed to operate. And so, to me the proposed bill will be a game changer.’’ READ MORE FROM: NIGERIAN TRIBUNE Get real-time news updates from Tribune Online! Follow us on WhatsApp for breaking news, exclusive stories and interviews, and much more. Join our WhatsApp Channel now

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Metro Vancouver chair Mike Hurley says the regional government will seek cost savings next month after next year to an average of $875 per household. “Metro Vancouver’s services are foundational to quality of life in this region,” said Hurley in a Dec. 5 statement. “We will continue to meet our responsibility to protect human and environmental health through our various roles — as a regional district, as a water, sewerage, and solid waste utility, and as one of the largest providers of non-market rental housing in B.C. — and we’ll meet it with careful consideration of how we budget and spend.” On Nov. 29, the Metro Vancouver board directed staff to report back in early 2025 with potential operational cost savings by department, including details of financial and service implications for any potential revisions. This work will be integrated into an early start on the budgeting process, and will create an opportunity for the board to identify cost efficiencies, according to a statement from Metro Vancouver’s public relations team. The 2026 budget process will begin in January 2025, and the review will help guide core decisions related to the 2026 budget and the next five-year financial plan, the statement noted. Metro Vancouver has . This year, the average household paid $698 for critical utilities as well as regional government operations. Next year, the same household will pay $875, a 25.3 per cent increase, on average. The bill is added to one's municipal property tax bill. Much of the increase — $98, or 14 per cent — is to account for the commencement of payments for the nearly $3-billion, over-budget North Shore Wastewater Plant. The sewage plant project has faced remarkable cost overruns and delays, some . Metro Vancouver is also looking to increase its overall operating tax bill, which accounts for a 9.9 per cent hike for the average household in 2025, on top of the sewage plant costs. Metro Vancouver’s commissioner and CAO Jerry Dobrovolny received a 15 per cent pay raise in 2023 and cashed in over $200,000 in taxable benefits to push his total remuneration to $711,668. In 2023, Dobrovolny was paid a base salary of $451,949, up from $393,607 the year prior. Hurley’s annual salary as chair is $106,879, according to the government’s website. Metro’s operating expenses are also set to rise sharply in the coming years, climbing to $2.2 billion in 2029 from $1.2 billion in 2024. The largest increase is for the region's sewage services, where expenses are expected to more than double to $1.2 billion by 2029.Sri Lanka is at a crucial juncture in its history, facing numerous challenges that threaten the stability and future of the nation. While some argue that collaborative governance, involving cooperation among political parties and civil society, could offer a way forward, the realities of the current political landscape, economic difficulties, and social divisions suggest that this approach may face significant hurdles. The promise of collaboration is often idealised, but the deep-seated divisions within the country make it a far more complicated and potentially ineffective solution. This article examines the limitations of collaborative governance in Sri Lanka, recognising that while collaboration sounds ideal in theory, the complexities of the political and social fabric may make such an approach difficult to implement in practice. It also highlights the areas where such governance might work in principle but acknowledges that much work remains to be done to overcome the challenges that lie ahead. Sri Lanka’s political environment is characterised by fragmentation and historical mistrust between political parties. The idea of unifying these groups to create a shared vision for the nation is undoubtedly appealing, but in practice, it remains a difficult proposition. Sri Lanka has witnessed repeated cycles of political polarisation, which complicate any attempt at consensus-building. These challenges include: Political polarisation: Long-standing political divisions and ideological differences among parties, both at the national and regional levels, often result in gridlock and hinder the formation of a united front. Economic instability: The economic crisis, including high inflation, public debt, and unemployment, demands urgent reforms. The process of building political consensus can delay necessary interventions and prolong the suffering of ordinary citizens. Ethnic and social divisions: The legacy of ethnic conflict and ongoing social disparities further complicates any attempts at collaboration. While reconciliation efforts have been made, the divisions are deep, and genuine dialogue remains a challenge. The creation of a National Advisory Council (NAC) to foster consensus-building is a well-intentioned idea, aiming to bring together political leaders, civil society, and the public. However, while such bodies have been proposed in the past, they have struggled with legitimacy and effectiveness. The political environment in Sri Lanka has historically been resistant to compromise, and any such council risks becoming a platform for partisan politics rather than a genuine forum for dialogue. Bureaucratic inefficiency: Similar bodies have often become mired in bureaucratic red tape, hindering their ability to implement effective change. Legitimacy concerns: Gaining the trust of all political factions, particularly those outside the traditional power structure, may prove difficult, and the NAC could be seen as a symbolic gesture rather than a real solution. Risk of stalemate: In the absence of strong political will, such councils may only lead to more debates and less action, especially if parties are more interested in securing political gain than achieving consensus. Sri Lanka’s economic crisis requires swift and decisive action. The push for collaboration among political parties may slow down the implementation of urgent reforms needed to stabilise the economy. Short-term stabilisation efforts, such as debt restructuring and social safety nets, are essential, but political consensus-building may delay these critical actions. Urgent economic reforms: Structural adjustments, including fiscal discipline, public sector reforms, and improved governance, require bold leadership, not prolonged negotiations. Long-term structural challenges: Sri Lanka’s economic recovery is not only about political consensus but also about creating sustainable policies that promote long-term growth, including fostering entrepreneurship, improving infrastructure, and increasing exports. While decentralisation is often presented as a way to address regional disparities and promote more localised governance, it can also deepen the divisions between ethnic and social groups. The question of how power is distributed across Sri Lanka’s regions is highly sensitive, and any attempt to implement decentralisation without addressing underlying issues could potentially exacerbate ethnic tensions rather than resolve them. Ethnic tensions: Decentralisation could give rise to more powerful regional governments, each with their own priorities, potentially undermining national unity and fostering further division. Governance challenges: The capacity of regional governments to manage resources effectively may vary, leading to disparities in service delivery and governance quality across the country. Technology holds great promise for improving governance, transparency, and efficiency. However, the implementation of new technologies, such as blockchain for accountability and artificial intelligence for data management, must be handled carefully. Sri Lanka’s institutional weaknesses—such as corruption and lack of capacity—may hinder the effective use of these technologies. Data integrity and access: While technology can improve transparency, it also raises concerns about data security and privacy, which may be misused by powerful actors within the political system. Implementation delays: The roll-out of technological solutions may be delayed by bureaucratic inefficiencies, technical barriers, and a lack of skilled professionals to manage these systems. While the focus on education, particularly in STEM fields, is vital for Sri Lanka’s future, the challenges facing the education system—such as outdated curricula, underfunded schools, and lack of infrastructure—are not easily solved through political collaboration alone. Empowering the youth of Sri Lanka requires long-term commitment and significant investment in education, which may be delayed by the political process. Immediate challenges: Short-term educational reforms, such as improving teacher training and access to technology, are crucial for addressing gaps in the current system. Long-term investment: Addressing the root causes of educational inequities requires consistent policy implementation and a focus on building a knowledge economy, which cannot be achieved without sustained effort and resources. While collaborative governance presents an appealing vision of unity and cooperation, Sri Lanka’s political, economic, and social challenges may render this approach difficult to implement effectively. Political polarisation, economic instability, and historical divisions make collaboration a challenging prospect. Moreover, attempts at achieving consensus may delay much-needed reforms and exacerbate existing tensions. Ultimately, Sri Lanka’s path forward will require more than just political collaboration. It will require decisive leadership, bold action, and a clear focus on addressing the root causes of the country’s challenges. While collaborative governance could play a role, it must be accompanied by a pragmatic approach that prioritises effective action over prolonged negotiations. Only then can Sri Lanka hope to navigate its current crisis and build a stable, prosperous future.None

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A top health insurance provider has scrapped a controversial plan to limit anesthesia coverage for surgical patients in at least one state. Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield will no longer try to implement the much-ridiculed cap—which would have required patients to pay out-of-pocket for any anesthesia administered after their surgery went over an arbitrary time limit—on plans in Connecticut, the state’s comptroller, Sean Scanlon, shared Thursday. “After hearing from people across the state about this concerning policy, my office reached out to Anthem,” he said in a statement. “I’m pleased to share this policy will no longer be going into effect here in Connecticut.” The controversial plan was announced last month for customers in Connecticut, New York, and Missouri. The pending policy went viral on Wednesday, however, after the CEO of UnitedHealthcare, Brian Thompson, was gunned down in Manhattan in a “targeted attack.” It remains unclear if the cap will still go into place next year for New Yorkers or those in the Show Me State. Anthem is yet to say what drove it to pull its plan in Connecticut. Bill Lawrence, creator of Scrubs , is currently developing a reboot of the widely loved sitcom for ABC, Variety reported. Despite having a deal with Warner Bros. Television, the studio is reportedly carving out space for Lawrence to work on the show. Citing a source familiar with the matter, Variety adds that Lawrence will not be serving as the reboot’s showrunner if it gets fully greenlit. Cast members have also yet to be attached, and no other deals for the reboot are reportedly in place. Running for nine seasons between 2001 and 2008, Scrubs followed the daily hijinks of a hospital staff and starred Zach Braff, Donald Faison, Sarah Chalke, Judy Reyes, Ken Jenkins, John C. McGinley, and Neil Flynn. A reboot of the show has been thrown around for some time, with Lawrence sharing at a 2022 ATX Festival panel , “We’re gonna do it, you guys know. If you ever have an excuse to work with people you want to spend time with anyway, run to it.” Lawrence also famously created or co-created series like Cougar Town , Ted Lasso , and Shrinking . If you’re trying to pick up gifts for the loved ones on your list, here’s a tip: everyone appreciates the gift of softer and more manageable hair and skin. The Avon Company, North America has been in the beauty industry for over a century and stocks some of the trendiest skin care, fragrances, and personal care items on the market. These curated picks ensure your giftee will be glowing even on the dullest winter day. 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But in an interview with Chris Mannix of Sports Illustrated , Wojnarowski explained why he wrote in his retirement statement: “Time isn’t in endless supply and I want to spend mine in ways that are more personally meaningful.” “That was about the cancer,” he said. He was told he had early-stage cancer in March, minutes before an appearance on NBA Countdown . He added that the cancer didn’t force his hand but gave him more clarity on what he wanted to do with the rest of his life. “I didn’t want to spend one more day of my life waiting on someone’s MRI or hitting an agent at 1 a.m. about an ankle sprain,” he said. Wojnarowski said he now had no symptoms and that the cancer was “pretty limited in scope.” -30- pic.twitter.com/bFeFL61s1c A 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck Northern California on Thursday morning, briefly triggering a tsunami warning for nearly 5 million people . 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The actress relocated to Madrid, Spain after the highly publicized defamation battle with ex-husband Johnny Depp . Heard told NBC News after the trial in 2022 that she was hoping to focus more on her growing family. “I get to be a mom, like, full time, you know? Where I’m not having to juggle calls with lawyers,” she said. Associates of the right-wing firebrand Ric Grenell sought the help of MAGA influencers to secure him Donald Trump ’s nomination for s ecretary of state . Shortly after Trump’s election victory, an ally of Grenell’s approached conservative social media influencers, offering paid contracts up to five figures to post favorable content about Grenell, Politico reported Thursday. Influencers, the contract stipulated, would post pro-Grenell content and do so during “peak posting times,” ensure that “content must appear genuine,” and not “as an overt advertisement or promotional message.” Grenell denied the alleged influencer conspiracy to Politico. 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It came at a big cost.” Donald Trump turned to one of his friends in high places to see if his son could become a professional cage fighter, according to a new clip sweeping across the internet. The MAGA commander in chief, 78, was seen in a clip from the documentary series Art of the Surge , which chronicles his re-election campaign, speaking to UFC boss Dana White. His 6-foot-7 son Barron waited in the wings, and cordially introduced himself to a woman out of shot, and then to White. Trump Sr. appears surprised the two hadn’t met before, then asked: “Can we make him into a fighter?” The president-elect got big laughs for his tongue-in-cheek comment—but a cursory head shake from the young man. The clip also caused ripples online as it was the first time a lot of people had heard the New York University student speak. “Barron has his Dad’s speech cadence!” one X user said. NEW: Behind the Scenes on Election Night with @realDonaldTrump . Only in Season 2 of #ArtOfTheSurge . 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The “queen of the seabirds” is the “world’s oldest known wild bird” and she has a new boyfriend, with her former long-term partner—Akeakamai—not having been seen with her in some years, The Independent reports. The couple used to get together each year at the Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge in the North Pacific, where Wisdom would often lay a single egg. In her remarkably long lifetime (the BBC reports that Laysan albatrosses usually live for 12 to 40 years) Wisdom has produced 50 to 60 eggs and over 30 fledglings, most recently in 2021. Jon Plissner, Midway’s Supervisory Wildlife Biologist, told The Independent staff are “optimistic that the egg will hatch.” Congratulations to our girl. A 35-year-old Maryland man was arrested after allegedly torching the words “Trump” and “USA” into the pavement outside his house in Glen Burnie. Craig McQuin’s wife reportedly filmed the stunt and put it on TikTok, where several neighbors spotted the video and tipped off police. Flamethrowers are illegal in Maryland, and officers with the Anne Arundel County Police Department and Fire/Arson & Explosives team showed up at McQuin’s house to investigate on Nov. 15. McQuin now faces charges of second-degree malicious burning, destruction of property (greater than $1,000), and possession of a destructive device—an offense punishable by up to 25 years in prison and a $250,000 fine all on its own, according to The Baltimore Banner . Police have reportedly seized the TikTok video as evidence, but the charred message is visible in the news report below. Doesn’t look like “Trump” “USA” to us, but maybe it read more clearly when it was on fire.

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