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Chainless bikes to be released in December – 1:11 p.m.

By Leslie Presnall
November 25, 2008

Cyclists may be adding a recently invented item to their wish list this holiday season — chainless bikes.Trek Bicycle is introducing two new models in December that operate on carbon fiber composite...

AAA predicts decrease in holiday traveling, especially flying – 12:35 p.m.

By Joy Lukachick
Contributing Writer
November 25, 2008

As students make the journey back home for turkey, cranberry sauce and pumpkin pie, it may be cheaper to drive instead of fly because of the low gas prices. Don Redman, AAA public affairs specialist, said...

Some professors still holding class

By Ben Bourgeois
Contributing Writer
November 25, 2008

Catherine Grubb's birthday is on Thanksgiving, but she won't let today's class disrupt her celebrating.Grubb, chemical engineering junior, said her calculus professor is still holding class the day before...

‘Black Friday’ should help gauge economy – 1:06 p.m.

By Lindsey Meaux
November 25, 2008

The biggest shopping day of the year, Black Friday, is quickly approaching.James Richardson, director of the Public Administration Institute and economy professor, said it is impossible to predict the...

Football: Colt David named SEC Special Teams Player of the Week - 4:53 p.m.

By Staff Reports
November 24, 2008

LSU senior kicker Colt David was named Southeastern Conference Player of the Week, the league announced Monday. David accounted for 7 of the Tigers' 13 points in LSU's 31-13 senior day loss to Ole Miss. The...

Obama wants econ rescue approved ‘right away’ – 1:45 p.m.

By Associated Press
November 24, 2008

CHICAGO (AP) — With the economy in crisis, President-elect Barack Obama urged the new Congress to pass a quick economic stimulus bill, pledged help for the troubled auto industry and blessed the...

Study: New Orleans tops crime rankings – 1:45 p.m.

By Associated Press
November 24, 2008

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — According to a national study released Monday, New Orleans is the most violent city in the country. Fueled by a murder rate that is way above the national average and even the...

Arkansas RB Smith could miss Friday’s game – 4:08 p.m.

By Staff Reports
November 24, 2008

Arkansas coach Bobby Petrino announced at his weekly press conference earlier today that running back Michael Smith could miss Friday's game against LSU because of a hamstring injury.Arkansas Sports Information...

‘Freshman 5’ becoming more common at University

By Michael Lambert
Contributing Writer
November 24, 2008

While some University students gorge on fried food and refuse to exercise, Katherine McGehee and Ryan Murphy eat balanced meals and work out daily.Since coming to the University in August, Murphy, business...

Psychology professors say break likely needed

By Lindsey Meaux
Staff Writer
November 24, 2008

One more day.Wednesday marks the beginning of the Thanksgiving holidays, and after nearly three months without vacation, University students are receiving reprieve, something psychology professors say...

VLSU puts together two drives to help local charities

By Adam Duvernay
Contributing Writer
November 24, 2008

With the holidays rapidly approaching, the spirit of giving is alive and well on campus.Volunteer LSU has put together two separate drives to help raise funds and supplies for local Baton Rouge charity...

Graduate School gets central location

By Joy Lukachick
November 23, 2008

Faculty members dodged electricians wiring the building and workers patching holes and powerwashing the cement as they began moving into David Boyd Hall.The Graduate School faculty started moving into...