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Students encounter problems transferring

By Leslie Presnall
Staff Writer
April 13, 2009

Meg Harvey left LSU to attend Baton Rouge Community College because her grade point average didn't meet admission requirements. But Harvey said she's unsure when or if she will be able to get back into...

Faculty Senate Chancellor-Provost Forum to focus on proposed academic reorganization

By Kyle Bove
Chief Staff Writer
April 12, 2009

The upcoming Faculty Senate Forum entitled "Vistas of Reorganization" will allow students, faculty, staff and the public to voice their opinions about the proposed restructuring of academic colleges on...

State gets $1.73 million for clean diesel projects

By Associated Press
April 12, 2009

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has awarded $1.73 million to the state to support clean diesel engine projects. The funds are coming from federal economic stimulus money. The...

Publication Notice: Daily Reveille will not print Monday after spring break

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April 12, 2009

The Daily Reveille will not print Monday, April 13.Print publication will resume Tuesday.Check lsureveille.com for continuing updates throughout the day.——Contact the Daily Reveille's news...

La. owed $472 million in back taxes

By Associated Press
April 12, 2009

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — The state's top tax collector says Louisiana is owed $472 million in delinquent taxes. Revenue Secretary Cynthia Bridges told lawmakers the figure Thursday during a budget...

As ER wait times grow, hospitals put them on Web

By Associated Press
April 12, 2009

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A quick check on the Internet could have avoided an 80-minute emergency room wait for a sick toddler. "Now that I know I can do that, I will," the child's grandmother, Michiko...

Obama twice approved force to rescue hostage

By Associated Press
April 12, 2009

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama twice authorized the military to rescue a U.S. captain who was being held by Somali pirates and whose life appeared to be at risk, administration officials...

Somali pirates vow retaliation after captain freed

By Associated Press
April 12, 2009

MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — Somali pirates on Monday vowed to retaliate for the deaths of three colleagues who were shot dead by U.S. Navy snipers hours before in a daring nighttime assault that freed...

Kidnapped US captain freed; snipers kill 3 pirates

By Associated Press
April 12, 2009

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Navy snipers on the fantail of a destroyer cut down three Somali pirates in a lifeboat and rescued an American sea captain in a surprise nighttime assault in choppy seas Easter...

E.J. Ourso College to host alumni party in Dallas/Fort Worth

By Kyle Bove
Chief Staff Writer
April 12, 2009

The E.J. Ourso College of Business will host an alumni party in Dallas, Texas on Thursday, April 30. "We are hoping to see as many of our alumni in Dallas/Fort Worth as possible," E. J. Ourso College Dean...

Study shows the University pumps $1.2 billion into the Baton Rouge economy – 7:45 p.m.

By Kyle Bove
Chief Staff Writer
April 12, 2009

A recent study shows the large budget cuts expected for higher education next year will do more than just damage the University - they'll negatively impact the entire city of Baton Rouge.Economics professor...

La. gov: book deal with conservative publisher

By Associated Press
April 12, 2009

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Gov. Bobby Jindal said he has a book deal with a conservative publishing house, with a co-author for "a lot of the heavy lifting." The move is likely to refuel speculation...