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Flags lowered on 10th anniversary of Columbine – 3:20 p.m.

By Associated Press
April 20, 2009

DENVER (AP) — With words of hope and healing, Coloradans on Monday marked the 10th anniversary of the Columbine High School shootings that left 12 students and a teacher dead. Flags flew at half-staff...

Senate bill could decrease TOPS

By Kyle Bove
Chief Staff Writer
April 20, 2009

A proposed Senate bill would put a cap on TOPS scholarships at a level that would cover tuition at every other state public college except LSU and the University of New Orleans. The TOPS base award for...

Jamaican police storm airliner to capture gunman – 1:40 p.m.

By Associated Press
April 20, 2009

KINGSTON, Jamaica (AP) — A gunman forced his way though airport security onto a Canadian jet near Montego Bay, holding six crew members hostage for eight hours before police and soldiers stormed...

Office of Diversity hosts workshop

By Lindsey Meaux
Staff Writer
April 20, 2009

Doctoral students, professors and representatives from the Office of Equity, Diversity and Community Outreach came together late Monday afternoon for an open forum about doctoral students, their advisement...

Local artist expresses his passion for music for passers-by at the North Gates of LSU

By By Jake Clapp
Entertainment Writer
April 19, 2009

As a woman in her early 20s walked up the steps into The Chimes on Highland Road, she didn't look happy. Talking on her cell phone, she seemed to be in the midst of an upsetting argument. While most passers-by...

‘Task force’ to address issues with realignment

By Kyle Bove
Chief Staff Writer
April 16, 2009

Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost Astrid Merget told faculty members in an e-mail sent Thursday afternoon that the administration is accepting nominations for a "transition task force" to help address...

A group of students who went without shoes for a day take a shoeless walk together on the Parade Ground on Thursday.

Thousands go barefoot for cause

By Lindsey Meaux
Staff Writer
April 16, 2009

When Andrew Friedrichs rolled out of bed Thursday morning, he began his day just like any other day — barefoot.But unlike every other day, he stayed that way, treading through campus and avoiding...

Digital Media Festival on display today and tomorrow – 11:30 a.m.

By Kyle Bove
Chief Staff Writer
April 16, 2009

Everything from photography to film and animation will be on display at the University's Communication across the Curriculum program's third annual Digital Media Festival today and tomorrow. People can...

Mall of Louisiana owner files for Chapter 11 – 12:20 p.m.

By Adam Duvernay
Staff Writer
April 16, 2009

General Growth Properties, owner of more than 200 malls across the nation including the Mall of Louisiana, filed for bankruptcy protection this morning, according to the Baton Rouge Business Report. General...

University to host Black Scholars Award Program – 12 p.m.

By Adam Duvernay
Staff Writer
April 16, 2009

The University will host the 24th annual Black Scholars Award Program on Sunday. April 26 at 3 p.m. in the Carl Maddox Field House. The event will recognize about 500 African-American students who achieved...

Shreveport lawmaker wraps up walk to BR – 3:50 p.m.

By Associated Press
April 16, 2009

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — A Shreveport lawmaker has completed his second annual walk to the state Capitol, designed to raise awareness about autism and childhood obesity. Rep. Patrick Williams wrapped...

La. lawmakers target yearly salary increases

By The Associated Press
April 16, 2009

(AP) — The near-automatic pay raises that thousands of Louisiana government employees will receive next year, costing $72 million, aren't required, the head of the state civil service system told...