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AgCenter says Azaleas should be planted in fall, not spring – 1:30 p.m.

By Lindsey Meaux
Staff Writer
March 15, 2009

Azaleas, a flowering shrub, are the most popular shrub in in Louisiana, according to an AgCenter news release. The majority of azaleas are planted in the spring — but the best time to plant the shrub...

Romney to fundraise for Jindal – 11:30 a.m.

By Associated Press
March 15, 2009

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Gov. Bobby Jindal is getting fundraising help from former presidential candidate Mitt Romney, who is expected to be a leading GOP presidential contender again in 2012.Jindal...

Authorities say Texas jail was Animal House

By The Associated Press
March 15, 2009

MONTAGUE, Texas (AP)  —  For months, perhaps longer, the Montague County Jail was "Animal House" meets Mayberry.Inside the small brick building across from the courthouse, inmates had the...

Contract renewal process begins for on-campus apartments and residence halls – 1:30 p.m.

By Kyle Bove
Chief Staff Writer
March 15, 2009

Students looking to renew their residence hall or on-campus apartment contract will need to do so starting today. For current on-campus apartment residents, contract renewal on-line begins today through...

VP Biden’s mother recovering after surgery – 5:40 p.m.

By Associated Press
March 15, 2009

WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Joe Biden said Monday his 92-year-old mother is recovering after surgery for a broken hip — and is still in charge. "She's 92-years-old, and God love her, she...

Wednesday Chancellor Forum to focus on budget cuts concerns – 11:55 a.m.

By Kyle Bove
Chief Staff Writer
March 15, 2009

The third Chancellor Forum, hosted by The LSU Faculty Senate and Staff Senate, will allow the University community to ask Chancellor Michael Martin questions about the upcoming budget cuts. Entitled "The...

Campus energy use declines in contest

By Xerxes A. Wilson
Contributing Writer
March 15, 2009

With budget cuts looming, the University is looking to save money by becoming more sustainable and environmentally friendly. The University is sponsoring the UNPLUG challenge in residential halls throughout...

National Association of Women MBA’s Univeristy chapter to host 5K – 11:40 a.m.

By Adam Duvernay
Staff Writer
March 15, 2009

The University chapter of the National Association of Women MBA's will host the first annual Keep the Pace 5K Run Saturday, March 21 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. on the Parade Ground.The run will benefit the...

Salmonella surge on the rise

By Natalie Roy
Contributing Writer
March 15, 2009

The names Jelly Belly, Blue Ribbon Gourmet Cookie Dough and Keebler bring the phrase "scrumptious culinary confections" to mind.But these products have another slightly less appetizing characteristic in...

NASA eyes debris as Discovery nears space station – 12:15 a.m.

By Associated Press
March 15, 2009

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — NASA kept close tabs on an old piece of space junk Monday that threatened to come too close to the international space station, as the shuttle Discovery raced toward the...

Monday to announce results from first week of UNPLUG competition – 11:35 a.m.

By Xerxes Wilson
Contributing Writer
March 15, 2009

Interim Vice Chancellor of Student Life Eric Monday will reveal the results from the first week of the campus UNPLUG competition at "Monday on Mondays" today.Monday on Mondays is a forum where students...

Faculty Senate Executive Committee distributes faculty letter on budget debate – 12 p.m.

By Lindsey Meaux
Staff Writer
March 15, 2009

The Faculty Senate executive committee is distributing a March 10 letter on the budget debate to faculty members. The letter, entitled "A Letter to the Faculty on the Budget Debate," ensures the Executive...