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Women in the Performing Arts takes place tonight – 11:20 a.m.

By Victoria Yu
Contributing Writer
March 23, 2009

A variety of performers will celebrate the theme of Women's History Month tonight at 6 p.m. at the Greek Theatre. HERstory will feature performers including drag kings, a fire troupe and a step team. Jolie...

Bargain hunters shopping for groceries at auctions

By Michael Rubinkam
The Associated Press
March 23, 2009

DALLAS, Pa. (AP) — Out of toilet paper? Need to pick up a few things for dinner? Take a number and start bidding.Many bargain hunters these days are trading supermarket aisles for the auction circuit...

Peter Anderson to give 2009 Giles Wilkeson Gray Lecture at 3 p.m. – 1:55 p.m.

By Leslie Presnall
Staff Writer
March 23, 2009

Peter Anderson, professor at San Diego State University, will deliver the 2009 Giles Wilkeson Gray Lecture today, sponsored by the Department of Communication Studies.His lecture titled "Good Vibrations:...

Jindal wrapped up in partisan fight over unemployment benefits – 11:35 a.m.

By Nate Monroe
Contributing Writer
March 23, 2009

The fight over accepting federal stimulus dollars aimed at expanding unemployment benefits is another chapter in what many political observers characterize as Gov. Bobby Jindal's rocky relationship with...

IT recycling event canceled – 12 p.m.

By Leslie Presnall
Staff Writer
March 23, 2009

The Information Technology recycling event scheduled for Wednesday has been canceled due to predicted rain, according to Sheri Thompson, ITS communications and planning services officer. Students may still...

Monday on Mondays talks transportation

By Brianna Paciorka
Contributing Writer
March 23, 2009

Students looking to share their thoughts, suggestions and questions about the University can look to Monday on Mondays, a weekly forum held at the 459 Commons discussing University issues with students.Monday's...

Va. university inspires BRAC

By Joy Lukachick
Staff Writer
March 23, 2009

One of the highlights from the Baton Rouge Area Chamber's annual canvas trip was observing how one of the universities near Richmond, Va., helps develop the downtown area, according to Baton Rouge Downtown...

Partnership aims to bring back Lower 9 in La. – 11:15 a.m.

By Associated Press
March 23, 2009

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — New Orleans' main redevelopment agency and Brad Pitt's Make It Right foundation are working to rebuild more than houses in the city's Katrina-scarred Lower 9th Ward. Under an agreement...

Baton Rouge a popular attraction with filmmakers

By Ryan Buxton
Contributing Writer
March 23, 2009

University students spend plenty of time in Baton Rouge's popular haunts like Tigerland or its sports stadiums. But many of them have probably never visited the city's more uncommon spots, like an alien...

Baton Rouge Area of Chambers’ annual trip to Richmond ends today – 2 p.m.

By Joy Lukachick
Staff Writer
March 23, 2009

The Baton Rouge Area of Chambers' annual trip to Richmond, Va. which ends today, included Chancellor Michael Martin observing the city with the 140 people also on the trip.BRAC hosts a trip each year to...

Senior Class Gift brick purchase deadline March 26th – 2:25 p.m.

By Adam Duvernay
Staff Writer
March 23, 2009

  Web Update Bricks which will line the walkway off the West Dodson Garden as part of the 2009 Class Gift Campaign are now on sale for a tax-deductible $75.  They can be purchased...

President Barack Obama listens to a question during a news conference Tuesday in the White House in Washington, D.C.

Obama: plan ‘inseparable’ from US recovery

By The Associated Press
March 23, 2009

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama said Tuesday night his attempts to lead the nation out of economic turmoil are beginning to yield results, and toned down his criticism of bonuses to executives...