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Economic stimulus package on track for final votes – 1:40 p.m.

By Associated Press
February 12, 2009

WASHINGTON (AP) — Economic stimulus legislation at the heart of President Barack Obama's recovery plan is on track for final votes Friday in the House and Senate after a dizzying final round of bargaining...

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...

Students get acclimated with American tradition

By Victoria Yu
Contributing Writer
February 12, 2009

Jemma Robbins never thought an alarm clock would act as a Valentine's Day Gift.Robbins also didn't realize how widespread Valentine's Day celebrations are in America."Everything's advertised for Valentine's...

Cell phone sales down 20 percent in the past year

By Nichole Oden
Staff Writer
February 12, 2009

With the economy slumping, cell phone sales are starting to stay stagnant, and critics are questioning whether there is room for the cell phone industry to grow. According to the NPD group, a technology...

Texas recalls all items from plant over salmonella

By The Associated Press
February 12, 2009

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas has ordered a recall of all products ever shipped from a now-closed Peanut Corp. of America plant in Plainview amid a nationwide salmonella outbreak. The order came Thursday...

 

Economic downturn causes $20 million decline in University’s endowment fund

By Kyle Bove
Chief Staff Writer
February 12, 2009

The nation's economic downturn has caused the University's endowment to decline — a similar dilemma many universities are facing.LSU's 2007-08 endowment was reported at $319 million — down...

Jindal seeking greater budget cut flexibility

By
February 12, 2009

(AP) — Gov. Bobby Jindal wants more of Louisiana's budget to be vulnerable to spending cuts when the state has financial problems so public colleges and health care services won't have to bear the...

Study says couples gain more weight than single peers

By Natalie Roy
Contributing Writer
February 12, 2009

While hopeless romantics look forward to Valentine's Day and the adorably tacky stuffed animals, candy hearts and chocolate overload that accompany it, the dateless have one thing to feel good about —...

Joaquin’s Letterman appearance is instant classic – 3:50 p.m.

By Associated Press
February 12, 2009

NEW YORK (AP) — Joaquin Phoenix's interview with David Letterman started off odd and ended in full-blown weirdness, leaving him destined to join Farrah Fawcett on the list of late-night guests memorable...