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Tyrus Thomas nominated for national service award

By By Amy Vitrano August 19, 2009

TIGER TV ONLINE REPORTER BATON ROUGE, La.—Former LSU basketball star Tyrus Thomas has been nominated for the Jefferson Award for Outstanding Public Service by an Athlete. The prestigious Jefferson...

Hurricane Bill poses threat to Bermuda, expected to gain cat. 4 strength

August 19, 2009

FROM STAFF REPORTS The National Weather Service has issued a hurricane watch for Bermuda, as Hurricane Bill swells over the Western Atlantic. As of 11 a.m., Hurricane Bill is swirling as a Cat. 3 hurricane...

“Brad Pitt for Mayor” shirts create international buzz

By By Nicole Oden August 19, 2009

TIGER TV ONLINE REPORTER BATON ROUGE, La.-- Brad Pitt appeared on the Today show on Thursday, August 13, and Ann Curry asked him if he would be running for mayor of New Orleans. Pitt laughed it off answering...

Mayor attacked for helping citizen

August 18, 2009

Milwaukee, Wisc. (CNN)—Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett made his first public comments Wednesday about being attacked Saturday night as he left the state fair. Sporting a large cast on his right hand...

Students might not receive parking permits by mail

By By Liz Glauser August 18, 2009

TIGER TV ONLINE REPORTER BATON ROUGE, La.-- Students who did not pay their fee bill before Aug. 8 will be required to wait in line at the Parking Office to receive a University parking permit, said Gary...

Hurricane Bill turns toward U.S. but no threat

August 18, 2009

MIAMI (CNN)—Hurricane Bill is now a powerful category 4 storm and is about 460 miles east of the Leeward Islands. The storm is packing winds of 130 to 160 miles an hour. Forecasters at the National...

27 cases of H1H1 confirmed on campus, 20 during sorority rush

By By Nichole Oden August 18, 2009

TIGER TV ONLINE REPORTER BATON ROUGE, La.-- The Student Health Center confirmed 27 cases of Type A influenza this week, including an outbreak of the virus among students participating in sorority rush. ...

University announces new dining venues, meal transfer options

By By Amy Vitrano August 18, 2009

TIGER TV REPORTER LSU Auxiliary Services announced Wednesday in an email that three on-campus dining venues are moving to the Student Union. Beginning on August 24, Papa John’s Pizza will be...

LSU ranked as first tier university

By By Victoria Yu August 18, 2009

TIGER TV ONLINE REPORTER BATON ROUGE, La.-- The 2009 U.S. News & World Reports ranks LSU in the first tier for “Best National Universities” for the first time, placing the University...

Birth control options available to women with both risks and benefits

By By Victoria Yu August 18, 2009

TIGER TV ONLINE REPORTER BATON ROUGE, La.-- Unwanted pregnancies and premenstrual symptoms can be frightening or uncomfortable experiences for young women, but various forms of birth control can be effective...

Jackson’s doctor speaks out

August 17, 2009

Ted Rowlands/ CNN Reporter PHOTO: nydailynews.com Houston (CNN)—Michael Jackson's doctor broke his silence Tuesday with a video message to supporters today. In a soft accented voice, Michael...

Pot cause of California wildfire

August 17, 2009

Ted Rowlands CNN Reporter LOS ANGELES (CNN)—Dry conditions and strong winds have wreaked havoc on firefighters battling wildfires in California. Tens of thousands of acres have been burning for...