Engineering Technology student Hayden Alberes of Pierre Part repaired a 1960s Telefunken shortwave radio that belonged to the father of NSU Professor of History Dr. Charles Pellegrin. From left are ET faculty Dr. Nabin Sapkota, Dr. Rafiqul Islam, Alberes, Pellegrin, and Dr. Shahriar Hossain, department head.

Engineering Technology student Hayden Alberes of Pierre Part repaired a 1960s Telefunken shortwave radio that belonged to the father of NSU Professor of History Dr. Charles Pellegrin. From left are ET faculty Dr. Nabin Sapkota, Dr. Rafiqul Islam, Alberes, Pellegrin, and Dr. Shahriar Hossain, department head.

Antique radio restoration creates collaboration between history and engineering at NSU

A 60-year-old radio in need of repair created an opportunity for a Northwestern State University...
Rep. Ryan Bourriaque is pushing to fix the state’s road and bridges. Photo credit: Cross Harris/LSU Manship School News Service

Rep. Ryan Bourriaque is pushing to fix the state’s road and bridges. Photo credit: Cross Harris/LSU Manship School News Service

Rep. Bourriaque pushes to fix state’s roads

State officials say they will prioritize maintenance projects, especially on rural roads and...