As the clock struck 1:33 p.m., a haunting blast from an ocean conch echoed through the Quad and signaled a mass call for stillness. Within moments, hundreds of students, professors and passers-by fell...
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,...
The University submitted a proposal to the LSU System Office on Thursday, requesting the Board of Supervisors change a major policy that would make enforcing an involuntary furlough on faculty easier....
Today, at 1:33 p.m. exactly, a flash mob will assemble in the Quad, coming to a complete stop for five minutes as part of an event called "Freeze the Quad."Participants in the event will first meet in...
One night several months ago, David Barnett was watching the band Weezer's music video for the song "Troublemaker" when a crazy idea hit him.The video holds the world record for the largest dodgeball game...
OTTAWA (AP) — President Barack Obama huddled with Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper on Thursday on the slumping economy, trade, energy and the war in Afghanistan as the new U.S. leader traveled...
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Blaring bands and waving flags, stumbling drunks and splashing beer, glittery trinkets flying toward curb-to-curb crowds numbering in the hundreds of thousands — Mardi Gras...
The Corporation for National and Community Service has recognized the University with a position on the Presidential Honor Roll for Community Service.With 179 service-learning classes through 35 departments...
Human agriculture significantly increases pollution levels in waterways, but the efforts of a University researcher will help reduce these levels.LSU AgCenter professor Donald Boquet received the Cotton...
"I promise if you keep your eyes on me, you will enjoy the show."Patrick Carriere, biological sciences junior and Mr. Imani 2009, promised a full house a good time as the hosts, Ray James and Paige Payne,...
Many are hitting the gym to get the perfect spring break body, but some students are struggling to shed those recession pounds.In a quest to save money during tough economic times, more students are buying...
In a bright, sunlit room, about 40 anxious University academics waited with Provost Astrid Merget for Chancellor Michael Martin to take the to podium discuss a grim topic — budget cuts.Martin, introduced...
