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Teen accused of sex assaults in scam

By The Associated Press
February 5, 2009

MILWAUKEE (AP) — An 18-year-old male student is accused of posing as a girl on Facebook, tricking at least 31 male classmates into sending him naked photos of themselves and then blackmailing some...

Cuts may force layoffs, decrease course offerings

By Kyle Bove
Chief Staff Writer
February 5, 2009

To view a copy of the LSU Budget Response, click here. About 2,000 LSU System employees may lose their jobs if the budget cuts higher education faces next year are as drastic as Gov. Bobby Jindal has projected.Larger...

Obama taking first Air Force One trip as president – 2 p.m.

By Associated Press
February 5, 2009

WASHINGTON (AP) — Climbing onto Air Force One for the first time since taking office, President Barack Obama is showing his determination to push an economic rescue package through Congress. The...

La. senators look at federal bailout bill – 2:20 p.m.

By Associated Press
February 5, 2009

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana senators trying to cope with a $1.2 billion drop in state income next year are hoping Washington will give them a bailout. Senators heard from their advisers Thursday...

CBS correspondent recalls Afghanistan experiences

By Joy Lukachick
Staff Writer
February 5, 2009

The orange light flashed across the Afghanistan sky in the camp where he stood, and Randall Pinkston thought he was going to die.  "I thought ‘Oh my God, I'm out of here'," said Pinkston, CBS...

Vitter gets vocal, readies base for 2010

By Nate Monroe
Contributing Writer
February 5, 2009

Though the notably long and tiresome 2008 national election concluded just more than two weeks ago with the inauguration of Barack Obama, candidates are already racing on another campaign trail —...

Obama creates faith-based office with wide mission – 12:10 p.m.

By Associated Press
February 5, 2009

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama on Thursday signed an order establishing a White House office of faith-based initiatives with a broader mission than the one overseen by his predecessor,...

University exploring video options for classrooms – 12 p.m.

By Joy Lukachick
Staff Writer
February 5, 2009

The University is exploring options to implement video cameras into classes for students to access lectures online.Student Government wants to work with the University to explore the new options for student...

Speed dating event to be hosted in Union

By Lindsey Meaux
Staff Writer
February 5, 2009

Those looking for love on Valentine's Day have an extra chance to find a significant other this week — the University Student Activities Board Pop Fusion Committee is hosting a speed dating event...

Palin rails against ‘anonymous, pathetic bloggers’ – 12:40 p.m.

By Associated Press
February 5, 2009

NEW YORK (AP) — Former Republican vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin is still mad at media coverage of her candidacy, particularly "anonymous, pathetic bloggers" who she says spread falsehoods...

RecycleMania begins at LSU

By Peter Hubbs
Contributing Writer
February 5, 2009

The University gained a new form of SEC competition last week — recycling.The University joined 509 other schools, including 10 other Southeastern Conference members, as part of the 2009 RecycleMania...

Mike the Tiger to make appearance at open house

By Matthew Barnidge
Contributing Writer
February 5, 2009

Just as the School of Veterinary Medicine's annual open house will showcase the school's latest technologies, it will also be a chance to display its most prized patient, Mike VI, for the first time.The...