Skip to Main Content
The Student News Site of Louisiana State University

Reveille

The Student News Site of Louisiana State University

Reveille

The Student News Site of Louisiana State University

Reveille

News

Clinton vows smart mix of diplomacy, defense – 9:05 a.m.

By Associated Press
January 13, 2009

WASHINGTON (AP) — At the threshold of the world stage as America's next top diplomat, Hillary Rodham Clinton is vowing to renew U.S. leadership through a "smart power" mix of diplomacy and defense. In...

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...

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...

Bush defends presidency in final news conference – 1:00 p.m.

By Associated Press
January 12, 2009

WASHINGTON (AP) — By turns wistful, aggressive and joking in the final news conference of his presidency, President George W. Bush vigorously defended his record Monday but also offered an extraordinary...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Israel pounds new Hamas targets, enlists reserves – 1:05 p.m.

By Associated Press
January 12, 2009

GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israeli warplanes pounded the homes of Hamas leaders and ground troops edged closer to the Gaza Strip's densely populated urban center Monday, as Israel weighed a decision...