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University to host third annual Digital Media Festival – 11:10 a.m.

By Adam Duvernay
Staff Writer
March 26, 2009

The University's Communication across the Curriculum program will host its third annual Digital Media Festival, which will exhibit the work of students across the state in all forms of digital media, on...

Final in-orbit Discovery inspection complete

By The Associated Press
March 26, 2009

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Astronauts aboard space shuttle Discovery conducted a final inspection of the vehicle Thursday and at first glance found no significant damage which would prevent it from...

Palermo, Watkins to battle in March 31 run-off

By Adam Duvernay
Staff Writer
March 25, 2009

The Student Government Election Board announced the Next Level and More '09 tickets will face in a March 31 run-off election.The Next Level campaign is headed by Sen. Andy Palermo, University Center for...

Board rejects broader exception on lobbyist cap – 3:40 p.m.

By Associated Press
March 25, 2009

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — The state ethics board has refused to broaden an exception from the $50 cap on lobbyists' wining and dining of lawmakers and other public officials. Currently, lobbyists can...

Straight Talk with SG cancelled – 11:45 a.m.

By Joy Lukachick
Staff Writer
March 25, 2009

SG President Colorado Robertson said Straight Talk with SG was canceled because of the rain. The band was also canceled because of the bad weather. ——Contact Joy Lukachick at [email protected]

Overhaul of civil service sought – 3:40 p.m.

By Associated Press
March 25, 2009

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana lawmakers are pushing an overhaul of the state's civil service system. The proposals, spearheaded by Rep. Mike Danahay of Sulphur, would do away with some job protections...

NASULGC Names LSU Chancellor to Energy Advisory Committee – 11:40 a.m.

By Joy Lukachick
Staff Writer
March 25, 2009

The National Association of State Universities and Land-Grant Colleges selected Chancellor Micheal Martin to play a role in the organization's committee. NASULGC President Peter McPherson announced today...

Anniversary of Popeyes founder’s death marked – 11:50 a.m.

By Associated Press
March 25, 2009

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The one year anniversary of the death of New Orleans restaurateur Al Copeland will be marked with a special tribute and fundraising effort at Wednesday night's Hornets game. During...

Louisiana Business and Technology Center acknowledged for incubator program – 12:15 p.m.

By Joy Lukachick
Staff Writer
March 25, 2009

The National Business Incubation Association cited the Louisiana Business and Technology Center as one of the "best investments of public dollars." The NBIA explained in the news release that the University's...

Straight Talk with SG to be held in free speech plaza today – 11 a.m.

By Joy Lukachick
Staff Writer
March 25, 2009

Student Government is still hosting "Straight Talk with SG" in Free Speech Plaza from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The format is similar to the Chats with the Chancellor and students can ask Student Government...

Board of Regents to discuss budget cuts, formula today – 11:35 a.m.

By Kyle Bove
Chief Staff Writer
March 25, 2009

The state Board of Regents is meeting today at the Claiborne building downtown to discuss higher education funding and capital projects at 1 p.m. Committee members will discuss the state's Master Plan...

3 Texans accused of transporting cocaine to La. – 12:05 p.m.

By Associated Press
March 25, 2009

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Federal authorities have arrested three Texas men for allegedly transporting more than 15 pounds of cocaine priced at $182,000 for a Baton Rouge buyer. FBI Special Agent Antony...