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Budget cuts not affecting TOPS

By Lindsey Meaux
Staff Writer
January 15, 2009

Despite a $10.3 million University budget cut and an economic slump, Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance spokesman Gus Wales called the Free Application for Federal Student Aid "nothing to...

Union completion now set for April 2011

By Alice Womble
Contributing Writer
January 15, 2009

Though the Student Union construction is progressing, students will have to continue waiting for the completion of the much-delayed process, now scheduled for an April 2011 completion date.Construction...

 

La. one of 38 states mandating future sale of fire-safe cigarettes

By Joy Lukachick
Staff Writer
January 15, 2009

Eric Gustafson enjoys lighting up the cigarettes of his choice, but finding his favorite kind after August 31 might be a little harder. Louisiana passed legislation in 2007 to mandate the manufacturing...

Experts: Cao defies odds as Louisiana congressman

By Nichole Oden
Staff Writer
January 15, 2009

In 2008, Americans voted many minorities into political offices. Most notably, Sen. Barack Obama was elected the first African-American president.Among these politicians is Anh "Joseph" Cao, the newly...

Temperatures expected to be ‘considerably below freezing’

By Lindsey Meaux
Staff Writer
January 15, 2009

Louisiana natives are used to extremes. From blistering heat and humidity during the summer months to extrodinarily spicy food, Louisiana residents have become accustomed to experiencing the extremes....

US Airways plane goes down in Hudson River – 3:14 p.m.

By David Caruso
The Associated Press
January 15, 2009

NEW YORK (AP) — A US Airways plane has crashed into the Hudson River, sending passengers fleeing for safety in the frigid waters.Federal Aviation Administration spokeswoman Laura Brown says the US...

First SG Senate meeting held

By Adam Duvernay
Staff Writer
January 15, 2009

Though they did not meet in the Student Union's new and unfinished Senate chambers as planned, the Student Government Senate called its first session of the Spring Semester to order Wednesday night.The...

Saints hire Williams as defensive coordinator – 11:50 a.m.

By Associated Press
January 15, 2009

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The New Orleans Saints hired Gregg Williams to fill their vacant defensive coordinator's post and revive a defense that allowed 339.5 yards per game. Coach Sean Payton announced...

Enrollment Services: In-state applicants decrease – 1:50 p.m.

By Lindsey Meaux
Staff Writer
January 15, 2009

Enrollment Services: In-state applicants decreaseAccording to Jim McCoy, vice provost of enrollment services, in-state applicants for the incoming freshmen class are down 3 percent for this time of year.McCoy...

Looking back, looking forward: Bush says goodbye – 11:50 a.m.

By Associated Press
January 15, 2009

WASHINGTON (AP) — President George W. Bush's farewell speech is more than a goodbye to the nation that elected him twice. It is his last chance in office to define his tumultuous presidency in his...

Company creates new LSU inspired fragrance

By Leslie Presnall
Staff Writer
January 15, 2009

The stately oaks that grace campus, the luring glow of purple and gold and the strength of the "Fighting Tigers" are being bottled up into two high-end fragrances for students, alumni and die-hard fans...

Senate panel backs Clinton as secretary of state – 11: 50 a.m.

By Associated Press
January 15, 2009

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate Foreign Relations Committee voted overwhelmingly on Thursday for Hillary Rodham Clinton to become the next secretary of state, with lawmakers saying they were hopeful...