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Easy Streets to focus on pedestrian safety

By Brianna Paciorka
Contributing Writer
February 25, 2009

Bike paths, one-way streets and pedestrian corridors are among some of the things planned for phase two of Easy Streets — a part of a study that began in October 2008. The initial draft analyzed...

Facebook’s unannounced terms of use anger users

By Steven Powell
Contributing Writer
February 25, 2009

Facebook temporarily reverted back to the old terms of use Feb. 18, after the new terms, implemented unannounced on Feb. 4, sparked controversy and protest among users.Facebook is starting a new group...

Dr. Timothy Honigman checks University alumna Amanda Glass at the Student Health Center. The Health Center reported a February peak in flu-positive patients.

Flu season peaks late on campus

By Leslie Presnall
Staff Writer
February 25, 2009

The Student Health Center has kept busy this semester, with flu patients steadily strolling in.The Health Center tested more than 160 patients in January and February for the flu, and about 56 percent...

Lombardi: Support fund would ease budget cut pains

By Kyle Bove
Chief Staff Writer
February 25, 2009

If the LSU System's state funding is cut by 30 percent next fiscal year, all 11 institutions could feel the pain equally. But System President John Lombardi has an answer to the question, "Why did you...

Both parties criticize Jindal’s speech in style, substance

By Beth Fouthy
The Associated Press
February 25, 2009

NEW YORK (AP) — Insane. Childish. Disaster.Those were some of the kinder comments from political pundits about Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal and his response to President Barack Obama's speech to Congress...

University accepting bids for bus service

By Leslie Presnall
Staff Writer
February 25, 2009

The Office of Parking, Traffic and Transportation invited transportation companies to bid on the campus bus system after students showed frustration with delayed and packed buses.The University began accepting...

Mardi Gras cleanup in New Orleans costs $1.5M

By Joy Lukachick
Staff Writer
February 25, 2009

After floats shower beads onto the screaming crowds and the excitement of Carnival season is over, the beads, old sofas, lawn chairs and empty cans litter the streets and parade routes. But the tons of...

Study finds pollution solution

By Joy Lukachick
Staff Writer
February 25, 2009

University researchers recently discovered a solution to reduce pollution in lakes and rivers by planting more diverse crops in farmlands and surrounding the crops with buffers.The study, "Frontiers in...

Job losses lead many to continue education

By Lindsey Meaux
Staff Writer
February 25, 2009

With each day's news reporting more layoffs, employees making a last-ditch effort to shield themselves from soaring unemployment rates have a non-traditional option — continuing education.Doug...

Upbeat Obama says US will revive past ‘reckoning’ – 10 p.m.

By Associated Press
February 24, 2009

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama promised a nation shuddering in economic crisis Tuesday night that he would lead it from a dire "day of reckoning" to a brighter future, summoning politicians...

Tunnel remains part of campus history, tradition

By Derek Medlin
Managing Editor
February 22, 2009

The Free Expression Tunnel, which officially opened as a service tunnel in the 1930s, has served as N.C. State's sounding board for student ideas and student organization announcements for more than 40...

Martin: University will continue to explore all options, including furloughs – 4 p.m.

By Kyle Bove
Chief Staff Writer
February 20, 2009

In a broadcast e-mail sent Friday afternoon, Chancellor Michael Martin told students, faculty and staff the University is "exploring options" for dealing with possibly large budget cuts next year. On Thursday,...