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The Pennington Biomedical Research Center has four metabolic chambers to test for energy expenditure.

Pennington researches metabolism in metabolic chambers

October 9, 2014

Timed exercise, cold rooms and nutritionist-prepared meals are all part of a typical night in a Pennington Biomedical Research Center metabolic chamber. Scientists in the 50 laboratories and 19 core research...

Students walk in the Quad in front of Middleton Library.

Middleton hosts Flu Shots on the Geaux

By Carrie Grace Henderson October 6, 2014

For the first time, the Student Health Center’s Flu Shots On the Geaux campaign is offering the vaccine in Middleton Library from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 7. The program kicked off its fifth year Monday...

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Birds & Bees

By Logan Anderson September 21, 2014

Louisiana has a long history of questionable sex education regulations. The law that currently governs sexual education inthe state has been in effect since 1992. It states that “the major emphasis...

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Counseling Crisis

By David Judd September 21, 2014

Every college student knows the metaphor that sums up the stressful environment of college: A Venn diagram of grades, social life and sleep, only two of which are attainable at once. This picture is grossly...

LSU Medical Physics Program Director Wayne Newhauser is helping produce personal protective equipment for healthcare professionals. 

LSU professor receives cancer research grant

September 8, 2014

The Bella Bowman Foundation, a Baton Rouge organization aimed at supporting pediatric brain cancer research, awarded a $75,000 grant to medical physics professor Wayne Newhauser. Trey and Kim Bowman created...

The Louisiana State Capitol building basks in sunlight Wednesday near the Claiborne Conference Center in downtown Baton Rouge.

Louisiana happiest state in the nation

July 30, 2014

Disney World may be the “Happiest Place on Earth,” but Louisiana is the happiest state in the U.S. According to a paper from Harvard University and University of British Columbia researchers,...

MCAT exam to undergo changes

July 30, 2014

Before becoming a doctor, physician or psychologist, would-be medical professionals must take the Medical College Admission Test. This assessment of a pre-med student’s academic preparedness will...

Baton Rouge AIDS Society to offer free, 24-hour testing

Baton Rouge AIDS Society to offer free, 24-hour testing

June 25, 2014

Once again, Baton Rouge ranks as one of the most HIV- and AIDS-plagued cities in the country. According to the Baton Rouge AIDS Society’s website, the city ranks in the top three nationally in both...

LSUHSC revamps rural health program

June 23, 2014

Since his 2005 induction into office, Chancellor Larry Hollier of the LSU Health Sciences Center has prioritized the healthcare needs of Louisiana’s rural communities.  Article Summary:...

February is citrus month for LSU Dining.

LSU Dining won’t increase prices next year

By Fernanda Zamudio-Suarez April 8, 2014

Students looking to satisfy their hunger off campus have many options, but next year’s University dining services prices might encourage students to stay on campus for meals. Executive director of...

A dozen of raw oysters is prepared Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2012, at Acme Oyster House.

Research predicts virus in oysters

By Renee Barrow April 3, 2014

Most people enjoy Louisiana oysters, but bringing them to the table is not as easy as throwing a net out to sea. Zhi-Qiang Deng, associate professor of civil and environmental engineering, conducts research...

Sand. Set. Spike.

Sand. Set. Spike.

By Raina LaCaze March 30, 2014

Do you like favorable weather conditions, endless imprints in the sand and making new traditions? So do the four women who decided to kick their shoes off and wave goodbye to an air conditioned court to...