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Obama texts warn of parking, train problems – 1:10 p.m.

By Associated Press
January 20, 2009

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama's aides sent text messages to tens of thousands of people about crowd control, public transportation and even the weather Tuesday as he took the oath of office...

Edwards expected to stay in prison – 1:40 p.m.

By Associated Press
January 20, 2009

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Former Gov. Edwin Edwards appears to have lost his bid to get out of prison early. As the final moments ticked away on the President George Bush's term in office, Edwards...

ITS, Student Life host inauguration viewings

By Lindsey Meaux
Staff Writer
January 20, 2009

Information Technology Services and Student Life are working to ensure students hoping to watch today's inauguration ceremonies of President-Elect Barack Obama will have no shortage of options to view...

Obama takes office, appeals for ‘hope over fear’ – 11:20 a.m.

By Associated Press
January 20, 2009

WASHINGTON (AP) — Stepping into history, Barack Hussein Obama grasped the reins of power as America's first black president on Tuesday, saying the nation must choose "hope over fear, unity of purpose...

New president cites old virtues, deep traditions – 3:40 p.m.

By Associated Press
January 20, 2009

WASHINGTON (AP) — As he became a precedent-shattering president Tuesday, Barack Obama wrapped himself in America's deepest traditions, invoking God, the Bible, the Founding Fathers, cherished documents...

Worldwide hopes soar for Obama inauguration – 10 a.m.

By Associated Press
January 20, 2009

LONDON (AP) — A world made weary by war, recession, joblessness and fear shed its collective burden Tuesday to celebrate the arrival of a new American president. Bulls and goats were slaughtered...

Vitter gives presidential inauguration tickets

By Nichole Oden
Staff Writer
January 19, 2009

As millions of Americans crowd around their televisions to watch President-elect Barack Obama sworn into office, 30 high-school students from Monroe, La., will be at the inauguration watching it live....

Bus system changes routes for spring

By Brianna Paciorka
Contributing Writer
January 19, 2009

The University's bus system changed several routes at the start of the spring semester to meet student demand.One morning bus was taken off the West Campus/East State Street route and was added to the...

[Left] Alyssa Stewart, psychology sophomore, and [right] Kiara Fuller, biology sophomore, paint benches outside Buchanan Elementary on Monday morning.

Students serve community on MLK holiday

By Joy Lukachick
Staff Writer
January 19, 2009

In old clothes and tennis shoes, Britani Fields and two of her friends painted chipped benches Monday behind an elementary school in Old South Baton Rouge. Fields, business junior, was one of 115 University...

McVoy Hall doors replaced for safety

By Chloe Euston
Contributing Writer
January 19, 2009

As part of an effort to make University residence halls safer and more energy efficient, the front and back doors of McVoy Hall were replaced during winter break.Jay High, communications manager for Residential...

University bus routes adjusted – 4:50 p.m.

By Brianna Paciorka
Contributing writer
January 19, 2009

The University's bus system underwent changes for the spring semester to meet changing student demand.One morning bus was taken off the West Campus/East State Street route and put onto the Tigerland route....

Three new deans recommended

By Leslie Presnall
Staff Writer
January 19, 2009

Although the University is being forced to tighten its budget, three new deans will be added to the payroll this summer, pending the Board of Supervisors' approval Thursday.Astrid Merget, provost and executive...