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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...

Weiss: cuts threatening to school’s momentum

By Joy Lukachick
Staff Writer
March 24, 2009

The Law Center chancellor expressed concern Tuesday for looming budget cuts, saying a $2 million cut could adversely affect the progress for the Law Center's future. Chancellor Jack Weiss outlined the...

Louisiana’s personal income grows 4.2 percent – 1:50 p.m.

By Leslie Presnall
Staff Writer
March 24, 2009

Personal income in the state grew 4.2 percent from 2007 to 2008, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.All states felt the slowdown from 2007 to 2008 when the U.S. personal income growth fell...

Law Center chancellor: Budget cuts mean $2 million in cuts, possible layoffs – 11:50 a.m.

By Joy Lukachick
Staff Writer
March 24, 2009

Law Center Chancellor Jack Weiss said the proposed budget cuts to higher education for the 2009-2010 fiscal year means a $2 million cut for the law school.  Weiss said he is working to protect...

Landrieu: Stimulus provides $50M for La. military – 11 a.m.

By Associated Press
March 24, 2009

BOSSIER CITY, La. (AP) — President Obama's stimulus bill provides more than $50 million for military bases across Louisiana, according to Sen. Mary Landrieu. In a news release, Landrieu says the...

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

By Victoria Yu
Contributing Writer
March 24, 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 24, 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...

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

By Nate Monroe
Contributing Writer
March 24, 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...

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

By Leslie Presnall
Staff Writer
March 24, 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:...

IT recycling event canceled – 12 p.m.

By Leslie Presnall
Staff Writer
March 24, 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...