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Public Policy Research Lab announces results of 2009 Louisiana survey – 11:25 a.m.

By Joy Lukachick
Staff Writer
April 2, 2009

Economic concerns in Louisiana are on the rise, according to the 2009 Louisiana survey released Wednesday. At the Rotary Club in Baton Rouge, Kirby Goidel, director of Public Policy Research Lab, showcased...

La. lawmaker: ban drivers’ handheld cell phones – 10:55 a.m.

By Associated Press
April 2, 2009

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — A Louisiana legislator wants a ban on the use of hand-held cell phones while driving. State Rep. Austin Badon failed when he tried to get lawmakers to approve a similar bill...

La. lawmaker: ban drivers’ handheld cell phones – 11:30 a.m.

By Associated Press
April 2, 2009

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — A Louisiana legislator wants a ban on the use of hand-held cell phones while driving. State Rep. Austin Badon failed when he tried to get lawmakers to approve a similar bill...

Hilltop Arboretum explores sustainablity, expands programs – 12 p.m.

By Kyle Bove
Chief Staff Writer
April 2, 2009

Education officials at the LSU Hilltop Arboretum are focusing their efforts toward sustainability while expanding their list of programs, according to a University news release. "Hilltop is really a place...

Recent weather causes problems for strawberry growers – 12:45 p.m.

By Steven Powell
Contributing Writer
April 2, 2009

Strawberry farmers in south Louisiana have experienced heavy losses as a result of recent rainy weather. Regina Bracy, resident coordinator at the LSU AgCenter's Hammond Research Station, said in a news...

Residential Life promotes alcohol awareness

By Alice Womble
Contributing Writer
April 2, 2009

Don't blame it on the ‘goose or the henny,' blame the long and short term problems that come from alcohol consumption on the lack of alcohol awareness.To promote alcohol awareness, Residential life...

Study: Men don’t find “drunk girls” attractive

By Natalie Roy
Contributing Writer
April 2, 2009

As the spring break countdown dwindles down, many young women will launch their search for a spring fling in all the wrong ways. The spring break tradition of drinking in a bikini may have seemed like...

Domino’s dishes out 11,000 free pizzas by mistake – 11:35 a.m.

By Associated Press
April 2, 2009

CINCINNATI (AP) — "Bailout" was the magic word as Domino's had to give away thousands of free pizzas because someone stumbled on an online promotion the company scrapped. Domino's Pizza Inc. spokesman...

Survey: Freshman choose alcohol over studies

By Leslie Presnall
Staff Writer
April 2, 2009

Some freshmen are spending more time playing drinking games, shooting beer pong and taking shots than hitting the books.Nearly 50 percent of freshmen who drink alcohol said they spend more time drinking...

University to enforce fine for illegal downloads

By Joy Lukachick
Staff Writer
April 2, 2009

Trying to save $1 by downloading a media file for free will cost University students $50 if caught on a campus network after August 1. To discourage students from downloading or sharing movies and music...

Louisiana Geological Survey hosted NOAA workshop on campus – 11:40 a.m.

By Joy Lukachick
Staff Writer
April 2, 2009

Last week on campus, the Louisiana Geological Survey teamed up to co-sponsor a series of three one-day training seminars. The group worked with National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the U.S....

Senate tables gun bill again

By Adam Duvernay
Staff Writer
April 2, 2009

After more than two hours of preparation and debate, the SG Senate tabled a resolution to support Louisiana House Bill No. 27 which would allow concealed handgun permit-holders to carry their firearms...