Although illegal file sharing and peer-to-peer downloads are an increasing trend among college students, the University allows peer-to-peer networking in the Residence Halls and on its wireless network.Sherri Thompson, Planning and Communications Officer for Information Technology Services, said some universities around the country are becoming less tolerant in illegal file sharing on their networks.”Other schools send an early settlement records and send a subpoena letter,” Thompson said. “You will get a letter fro the RIAA and you have 20 days to come up with 3,000 dollars. If you don’t have it, it goes up to 4,000 dollars.”LSU does not currently send out early settlement letters or subpoenas. All students found in violations are referred to the Dean of Students. But Thompson said LSU may be doing this in the future with the trend increasing.——Contact Ben Bourgeois at [email protected]