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Petland accused of scheme to sell sick puppies – 3:30 p.m.

By Associated Press
March 16, 2009

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The Humane Society of the United States has accused Petland Inc. of scheming to sell sick puppies to thousands of unsuspecting Americans. The animal protection group is suing...

Cal Drive International chairman to speak on campus March 24 – 3:35 p.m.

By Leslie Presnall
Staff Writer
March 16, 2009

University alumnus Quinn Hebert — chairman of Cal Dive International Inc. — will be the guest speaker for the Energy Leadership Speaker Series on Tuesday, March 24.Hebert will discuss Cal Dive's...

Math dept. to transfer to Basic Sciences

By Lindsey Meaux
Staff Writer
March 16, 2009

The College of Arts and Sciences will face two losses in the upcoming academic year: the loss of its dean of five and a half years and the loss of the math department.The College of Basic Sciences will...

Tigermail missing some Gmail features, experts say it could be beneficial – 10:30 a.m.

By Steven Powell
Contributing Writer
March 16, 2009

Tigermail, the University's Google e-mail service started this semester, does not have all the characteristics and qualities of the standard Gmail account, though experts say some missing characteristics...

Faculty Senate meeting today – 11:25 a.m.

By Lindsey Meaux
Staff Writer
March 16, 2009

Today's monthly Faculty Senate meeting will be held today at 3 p.m. in the Atchafalaya Room of the Student Union.Among other things like the consideration of minutes from the previous meeting and Faculty...

Three Honors College students up for Truman Scholarship – 12:20 p.m.

By Kyle Bove
Chief Staff Writer
March 16, 2009

Three Honors College students have been selected for the prestigious and nationally competitive Truman Scholarship.The scholarship, awarded by the Harry S. Truman Foundation, is given to college students...

La. Supreme Court OKs 10-2 verdicts – 2:30 p.m.

By Associated Press
March 16, 2009

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The Louisiana Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld state law allowing juries to convict felony defendants by votes of 10-to-2.Death penalty cases in Louisiana require unanimous verdicts...

Documentary on the children of prostitutes in Sonagachi to be shown Thursday – 11:35 a.m.

By Lindsey Meaux
Staff Writer
March 16, 2009

The documentary "Born into Brothels: Calcutta's Red Light Kids" wil be shown at 5 p.m. on Thursday in 130E of Howe Russell, according to an e-mail from Amnesty International.The Academy Award winning documentary...

Jindal declares next week “Louisiana week for the animals” – 11:15 a.m.

By Lindsey Meaux
Staff Writer
March 16, 2009

Gov. Bobby Jindal declared the coming week, March 21 through March 29, Louisiana Week for the Animals, according to a news release from Animal World USA. The week will focus on the role of animals...

LSU Flores MBA Program to host Open House – 2:20 p.m.

By Lindsey Meaux
Staff Writer
March 16, 2009

The Flores MBC Program is scheduled to hold an Open House throughout today until 6 p.m. in 3176 Patrick F. Taylor Hall, according to the University Calendar.The event is open to the public, and it is sponsored...

Student Dietetic Association collecting herb and spice shakers – 11:45 a.m.

By Lindsey Meaux
Staff Writer
March 16, 2009

The University Student Dietetic Association is working to provide families in need with shakers of dried herbs and spices, according to a University news release.The goal is to collect plastic shakers...

Obama lauds Irish, US ties – 10:50 a.m.

By Associated Press
March 16, 2009

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama is praising the bond between the people of the United States and Ireland as one of the strongest in the world. The president says Irish culture and tradition...