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LSU wins lawsuit over colors used by Smack Apparel

By Lindsey Meaux
Staff Writer
December 4, 2008

Purple and gold are associated with royalty, Mardi Gras and the Tigers — but are the colors that paint Death Valley on autumn Saturday nights subject to trademark laws?That depends on the context,...

First run of clinic program complete

By Joy Lukachick
Contributing Writer
December 4, 2008

The Paul M. Hebert Law Center finished the first semester of the expanded Clinical Legal Education Program that allows law students to get first-hand experience in a courtroom. "The student evaluations...

Obama jackets banned from La. classroom – 1:15 p.m.

By Associated Press
December 3, 2008

PINEVILLE, La. (AP) _ Two students were barred from class in central Louisiana after wearing jackets that featured a photo of President-elect Barack Obama. Responding to a complaint from their mother,...

Seventh suspect surrenders in Southern University Band hazing probe

By Associated Press
December 3, 2008

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — The seventh and final suspect in a Southern University marching band hazing investigation has surrendered to Baton Rouge authorities. The sheriff's office says 20-year-old...

Volunteers, employees help control cats on campus

By By Jerit Roser
Sports Editor
December 3, 2008

Mike the Tiger may be the most popular feline on LSU's campus, but he's not the only one.Students may notice a more common species, the Felis catus or house cat, around campus, and these cats are not new...

Increase in identity theft affects holiday shoppers – 12:55 p.m.

By Leslie Presnall
Staff Writer
December 3, 2008

With the hasty pace of holiday shopping and customers scurrying to catch good deals, paying with debit or credit cards seems like the quickest and easiest way to check out. But one problem arises and becomes...

Execution ordered in Olive Garden slaying – 1:10 p.m.

By Associated Press
December 3, 2008

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) _ Sanchez Brumfield has been formally sentenced to death for his role in the 2006 fatal shooting of a 21-year-old man behind a Baton Rouge Olive Garden restaurant. If executed, one...

Athletics help charitable causes

By Sean Griffin
Contributing Writer
December 3, 2008

Some students may hold a bake sale, car wash or other fundraising event to seek donations for worthwhile causes. But others are choosing to use their athletic prowess to spread awareness and raise money...

Students cope with finals stress

By Michael Lambert
Contributing Writer
December 3, 2008

While students study diligently for finals, Erin Halloran will be watching "Heroes" on her computer, drinking beer and chain smoking to cope with the stress of finals week.University students typically...

AJC: Georgia Tech accepts invite to Chick-fil-A Bowl – 12:40 p.m.

By David Helman
Sports Contributor
December 3, 2008

LSU's postseason outlook may have gained a bit more clarity Wednesday, as the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets received a bid to the Chick-fil-A Bowl in Atlanta, Ga.The Yellow Jackets have been selected as...

Moret: Paper mills in Louisiana troubled – 1:15 p.m.

By Associated Press
December 3, 2008

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana's eight paper mills are among the state's most troubled industries, facing high natural gas prices and difficult market conditions. That was the assessment Wednesday...

National report flunks La. higher ed – 1:05 p.m.

By Associated Press
December 3, 2008

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — A new national report on higher education finds Louisiana ranks roughly 49th out of all the states. Louisiana received a bevy of mostly low grades in categories ranging from...