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Fraternity seeks hazing suit settlements copies – 10:15 a.m.

By Associated Press
April 15, 2009

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A fraternity is seeking copies of settlements in a lawsuit that accuses a dozen members of its Tulane University chapter of physically abusing pledges during an initiation ritual. Matthew...

 

Author’s graphic novels give insight to Iranian culture

By Nichole Oden
Contributing Writer
April 15, 2009

With copies of "Persepolis" tucked underneath their arms, the binds worn from impassioned reading, students filed into the Cox Auditorium on Tuesday night to hear Marjane Satrapi speak about her unique...

SG votes down resolutions stating support or opposition to House Bill 27 – 9 p.m.

By Staff Reports
April 15, 2009

The Student Government Senate voted down two resolutions concerning allowing those with concealed-carry permits to do so on the University's campus. In a senate meeting tonight, senators opposed a resolution...

SG Senate to conclude concealed handgun debate – 11:50 a.m.

By Adam Duvernay
Staff Writer
April 15, 2009

The Student Government Senate will conclude the debate over their possible support of a state legislature bill which would allow people with a permit to carry concealed firearms to do so on campus tonight. The...

Chancellor to be keynote speaker at Black Scholars Awards Program – 10:50 a.m.

By Kyle Bove
Chief Staff Writer
April 15, 2009

Chancellor Michael Martin will be the keynote speaker at the LSU Black Faculty and Staff Caucus' annual Black Scholars Awards Programs on Sunday, April 26, at 2 p.m. in the Carl Maddox Field House, according...

Jindal to ask for $245M in surplus spending in La.

By The Associated Press
April 14, 2009

(AP) — Gov. Bobby Jindal said Tuesday he plans to ask lawmakers to spend $245 million in state surplus money on highway projects, with a large chunk of the money going toward the unfinished Interstate...

Nagin wants excuse for St. Pierre

By The Associated Press
April 14, 2009

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A man whose company allegedly paid for at least part of a 2004 trip to Hawaii taken by Mayor Ray Nagin and others has asked a judge to excuse him from giving a deposition in a...

 

Gov’t projects gas prices to be lower than last summer

By H. Josef Hebert
The Associated Press
April 14, 2009

WASHINGTON (AP) — Gasoline prices are expected to be relatively low this summer, so motorists might want to take to the road despite the dismal economy if the federal government projections hold.The...

Homework help Web site controversial among administrators – 11:50 a.m.

By Xerxes Wilson
Contributing Writer
April 14, 2009

The homework help site Cramster.com has become one of the most popular homework help Web sites on campus with 2,527 University students registering with the site this academic school year. The site features...

Alleva stays optimistic about athletic programs

By Ryan Buxton
Contributing Writer
April 14, 2009

Les Miles and Trent Johnson pull in big bucks to rack up wins — a financial burden Athletic Director Joe Alleva said is unavoidable to keep the University athletically competitive. Alleva justified...

Joe Herring, University alumnus and CEO of Covance was named the 2009 North American Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology CEO of the Year by Frost and Sullivan.

Alumnus named CEO of the year

By Nichole Oden
Contributing Writer
April 14, 2009

The world of medicine and pharmaceuticals is filled with great minds constantly making new and exciting discoveries. Among these great minds is University alumnus Joe Herring, CEO of Covance.Herring was...

Castro insists US go further, lift ‘cruel’ embargo – 10:10 a.m.

By Associated Press
April 14, 2009

HAVANA (AP) — Fidel Castro says the Obama administration did not go far enough in softening sanctions, and criticized it for leaving in place the embargo that bars most trade and travel between the...