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Senate opposes new class schedules

By Adam Duvernay
Staff Writer
February 12, 2009

During the fifth legislative session of the semester, the SG Senate debated two bills which reflected opposing sides regarding the potential change in the start of class time proposed by the Faculty Senate...

Obama honors Lincoln’s legacy at ‘hallowed space’

By The Associated Press
February 12, 2009

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama stood beneath the flag-draped box where Abraham Lincoln was shot inside Ford's Theatre, honoring the "hallowed space" on the eve of the 16th president's 200th...

Dance instructor Ric Seeling demonstrates dance steps during his class Feb. 1. The University offers 14 leisure dance classes in the Student Union.

University offers 14 leisure dance classes

By Alice Womble
Contributing Writer
February 12, 2009

Getting away from long lecture classes while learning useful social skills is something all students could enjoy with the multitude of dance courses offered at the University.Jennifer Lum, biology senior,...

University professor suggests Valentine’s Day is detrimental to shaky relationships – 11:20 a.m.

By Lindsey Meaux
Staff Writer
February 12, 2009

James Honeycutt, communication studies professor, said Valentine's Day can actually work to end relationships with existing problems. "Lots of relationships end two days preceding Valentine's Day," Honeycutt...

Jindal to give response to Obama speech – 12:10 p.m.

By Associated Press
February 11, 2009

BATON ROUGE, La. - Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal is getting another prominent role in the national Republican Party. He'll deliver the GOP response to President Barack Obama's first speech to Congress,...

On-campus parking garage plans being finalized – 12 p.m.

By Brianna Paciorka
Contributing Writer
February 11, 2009

The plans and design for an on-campus parking garage are being finalized, and construction on the parking garage could be completed by the end of 2010. Current plans call for the garage to be built where...

Valentine’s Day spending expected to drop – 1:10 p.m.

By Leslie Presnall
Staff Writer
February 11, 2009

Valentine's Day spending is expected to drop to $28.6 billion this year – down 4.8 percent from 2008, according to IBIS World.Todd Heroman, Billy Haroman's Flowerland manager, said people are still...

Hornets: Paul a game-time decision tonight against Celtics – 2:10 p.m.

By Staff Reports
February 11, 2009

New Orleans Hornets coach Byron Scott will decide before tip-off tonight whether point guard Chris Paul will play against Boston, The Times-Picayune reported Wednesday afternoon.Meanwhile center Tyson...

Indonesia issues tsunami warning after quake – 12:30 p.m.

By Associated Press
February 11, 2009

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesia's geological agency has issued a tsunami warning after a quake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.5 struck waters off its eastern coast. It was not immediately...

La. woman to be charged with dumping baby in lake – 12:10 p.m.

By Associated Press
February 11, 2009

KENNER, La. (AP) — Police say a 20-year-old woman accused of dropping her newborn baby girl into Lake Pontchartrain will be booked on first-degree murder charges. Kenner Police Chief Steve Caraway...

Saints, Hornets payments short $27.5M next year – 10:43 a.m.

By The Associated Press
February 10, 2009

Louisiana is expected to be more than $27 million short of what it owes the New Orleans Saints and Hornets next year, to meet the state's contractual obligations to the pro sports teams. The money is supposed...

Students for the Promotion of Antiquity gather Tuesday night in the Howe-Russell Geoscience Complex to watch an “ancient” movie.

Classical organization gathers for ‘ancient’ movie night

By Mary Walker Baus
Contributing Writer
February 10, 2009

About 20 members of Students for the Promotion of Antiquity gathered Tuesday night in the Howe-Russell Geoscience Complex to enjoy some free pizza and an "ancient" film.  "I have a dream, and my dream...