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SG Senate to announce Groovin’ on the Grounds lineup – 2:28 p.m.

By Adam Duvernay
March 4, 2009

The Student Government Senate will be announcing the names of the musical artists who will be playing this year's Groovin' on the Grounds concert to be held March 21.The names will be announced during...

Akon heads Groovin’ on the Grounds

By Adam Duvernay
Staff Writer
March 4, 2009

The Student Government Senate announced on Wednesday night the names of the artists who will be performing at the Groovin' on the Grounds concert this year. The March 21 show will be headlined by R&B/hip-hop...

Martin: Fundraising campaign may not meet goal

By Joy Lukachick
Staff Writer
March 4, 2009

Chancellor Michael Martin said the University may not meet the $750 million Forever LSU fundraising endeavor by the 2010 deadline.  Martin said Wednesday he thought there was a better than 50-50 chance...

Louisiana Board of Regents hosts College Knowledge Nights – 2:50 p.m.

By Leslie Presnall
Staff Writer
March 4, 2009

The Louisiana Board of Regents teamed up with the Office of Financial Assistance and LA Gear Up in a new two-year, federally funded program to better educate parents of middle school students about available...

Student Government campaigns begin today – 10:40 a.m.

By Adam Duvernay
Staff Writer
March 4, 2009

Campaigning for the Spring Student Government electionswill officially begin at 4:30 today. The four major tickets for president and vice president will all announce their candidacy at the same time.Stuart...

ICC repairs set for May – 11:50 a.m.

By Xerxes Wilson
Contributing Writer
March 3, 2009

More than six months after being damaged by Hurricane Gustav, the International Cultural Center is on track to begin repairs in May. The repairs to the roof and multiple rooms in the center will cost about...

Road, bridge dollars from stimulus package up for vote in Louisiana

(AP) — The Jindal administration  will try again today to get legislative backing for a plan to spend Louisiana's first dollars from the federal stimulus package, about $300 million, for road...

Britney Spears makes tour comeback tonight in N.O. — 11:25 a.m.

By Associated Press
March 3, 2009

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — When Britney Spears kicks off her first tour in five years, it may seem as if she's picking up where she left off in 2004: She'll be promoting a platinum album with a grandiose...

Recruiting: LB Welter commits to LSU – 2:20 p.m.

By
March 3, 2009

Notre Dame High School linebacker D.J. Welter has verbally committed to LSU, according to Rivals.com.Welter recorded 128 tackles in his junior season at Notre Dame. The 6-foot, 214-pound linebacker is...

Student GPAs on the rise across country

By Adam Duvernay
Staff Writer
March 3, 2009

Few students would turn down a high grade from a professor. But when high grades are given to every student, the value of each is called into question.The national average grade for college students has...

Road dollars from stimulus up for 2nd vote – 12:10 p.m.

By Associated Press
March 3, 2009

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — The Jindal administration takes a second try Wednesday at getting legislative approval for its first stimulus spending plan, for $300 million in road work. Lawmakers stalled...

Lower parking fee sought for some staff

By Ryan Buxton
Contributing Writer
March 3, 2009

A new Staff Senate resolution seeks to attain an "equitable parking fee" for Facility Services staff who work the night shift.Staff Senate Resolution 02-09 asks the Office of Financial and Administrative...