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University undergoes e-mail transition

By Stephen Powell
Contributing Writer
February 10, 2009

Ashley Smith's speech and debate team is planning a tournament Friday, but members of the team are having trouble communicating because of the University's mid-semester switching of e-mail services."I...

Labeling laws a boon to La. crawfish farmers – 12:15 p.m.

By Associated Press
February 10, 2009

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — The peak of crawfish season is coming up in south Louisiana and crawfish farmers are happy about new state and federal policies designed to make sure people know where there...

Fortune top-100 companies have local offices

By Nichole Oden
Staff Writer
February 9, 2009

Out of the top 100 companies rated by Fortune magazine nationwide, three of them have offices in Baton Rouge, including the No. 2 company on the list.Fortune magazine annually releases a list of the top...

Construction around Tureaud Hall has blocked off Forestry Lane because of large holes being dug in the streets. Students can still pass in certain areas adjacent to the site.

AgCenter Laboratory being built near Tureaud Hall

By Lindsey Meaux
Staff Writer
February 9, 2009

The banging of hammers, wood scraps and a giant hole fill the area between Tureaud Hall and the Food Science Building. The construction — projected to end in June — is in preparation for a...

Univeristy celebrates 200th anniversary of Lincoln’s birth

By Leslie Presnall
Staff Writer
February 9, 2009

Abraham Lincoln may be dead, but that isn't stopping the birthday celebrations.The 200th anniversary of Lincoln's birthday is Thursday, and celebrations will continue throughout the week at various locations...

AIDS-fighting gel seems promising

By The Associated Press
February 9, 2009

ATLANTA (AP) — An experimental vaginal gel has shown some promise in preventing infection from the AIDS virus, scientists announced Monday at a medical conference.Scientists have been trying to develop...

Construction surrounding Tureaud Hall in preparation for LSU AgCenter Laboratory – 11:20 a.m.

By Lindsey Meaux
Staff Writer
February 9, 2009

Construction surrounding Tureaud Hall is in preparation for the future LSU AgCenter Laboratory, according to Roger Husser, director of facility planning for the AgCenter. "We're developing the site and...

Change from Outblaze to Gmail happening daily – 12 p.m.

By Steven Powell
Contributing Writer
February 9, 2009

On January 28, the University began the transition from Outblaze email to Gmail, Google's e-mail service. The transition, broken into groups, is moving in alphabetical order. Sheri Thompson, IT Communications...

Class-gift bricks go on sale today – 11:20 a.m.

By Adam Duvernay
Staff Writer
February 9, 2009

After less than two months of digging up earth and setting stone, the lot behind Dodson Auditorium has reached its next phase of construction. Now that the grass has been planted and the stone path created,...

Study indicates coffee decreases risk of dementia

By Lindsey Meaux
Staff Writer
February 9, 2009

Christine Matherne said the mere thought of making coffee lures her out of bed each morning before class.The English senior said she drinks at least a cup of coffee each morning — sometimes more."I...

Australian fire zone a crime scene; 166 killed – 11 a.m.

By Associated Press
February 9, 2009

WHITTLESEA, Australia (AP) — Police declared incinerated towns crime scenes Monday, and the prime minister spoke of "mass murder" after investigators said arsonists may have set some of Australia's...

Ron Wells teaches his “Sociology of Terrorism” class Jan. 29th. Wells is one of the leading terrorism experts in the state, and he shares his knowledge with University students every Thursday night.

Terrorism expert brings experience to sociology class

He has jumped from airplanes, conducted counterterrorism operations during the Cold War and trained as one of the first U.S. sky marshals.Ron Wells is not the average sociology professor.Wells is one of...