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Workers began crosswalk construction near Tiger Stadium on Monday, January 5.

New crosswalks completed for start of classes

By Joy Lukachick
Staff Writer
January 12, 2009

Four crosswalks identified as problematic last fall were scrapped and rebuilt during the winter break.Dennis Mitchell, campus landscape architect, said it's "a little scary" to do construction during a...

Obama promises changes in use of bailout billions – 2:10 p.m.

By Associated Press
January 12, 2009

WASHINGTON (AP) — Seeking to reassure wary lawmakers, President-elect Barack Obama said Monday he will fundamentally change the way the second half of the $700 billion financial bailout fund is spent,...

Meal plan prices rise about $37 this semester

By Leslie Presnall
Staff Writer
January 12, 2009

On top of hard-hitting economic times and budget cuts, the University is suddenly liable for hundreds of thousands of dollars in back taxes owed to the Louisiana Department of Revenue.The University owes...

Students aim for betterment in new year

By Mary Walker Baus
January 12, 2009

As Americans toss out the old and bring in the new, millions of people set goals to achieve during the new year.This common tradition of New Year's resolutions is shared at the University among administrators...

Bush defends administration response to Katrina – 1:05 p.m.

By Associated Press
January 12, 2009

WASHINGTON (AP) — President George W. Bush is defending the government's record in responding to Hurricane Katrina, even while admitting once more that some things could have been done differently. At...

Longtime LSU System official dies – 1:00 p.m.

By Lindsey Meauzx
Staff Writer
January 12, 2009

Teresa A. Summers, retired LSU System Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs and professor, died Saturday after a 38-year battle with cancer according to a LSU System news release.The human ecology...

University’s switch to Gmail to begin by late Jan.

By Steven Powell
January 12, 2009

The University's Information Technology Services recently announced it will switch the University's e-mail service provider from Outblaze to Google's Gmail beginning this semester.ITS will send e-mails...

FAFSA applications “nothing to stress about” – 12:55 p.m.

By Lindsey Meaux
Staff Writer
January 12, 2009

Representatives from the Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance said students shouldn't stress about filling out their FAFSA applications despite recent budget cuts.Gus Wales, spokesman with...

Bush agrees to ask for financial bailout funds – 1:00 p.m.

By Associated Press
January 12, 2009

WASHINGTON (AP) — President George W. Bush agreed to ask Congress on Monday to release the remaining $350 billion in financial sector rescue funds after receiving a request to do so from President-elect...

Law Center alumna named first female chief justice of Louisiana

By Kristen Higdon
Contributing Writer
January 12, 2009

A Paul M. Hebert Law Center alumna will take the reigns of the Louisiana Supreme Court today as its first female chief justice.The induction ceremony for Catherine Kimball was held Monday at 11 a.m. on...

UREC basketball courts expected to open this fall

By Natalie Roy
Contributing Writer
January 12, 2009

As students return to campus with weight gained from the holidays, the University Student Recreation Complex will likely be full of activity. But a popular exercise option remains unavailable this semester...

Faculty Senate members optimistic about budget cuts

By Ryan Buxton
January 12, 2009

University faculty and staff recognize obstacles created by the budget cuts imposed by the state, but remain optimistic about the University's ability to avoid significant impact to students and programs.The...