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International students involved in presiential election – 12:50 p.m.

By Margy Looney
October 29, 2008

International students can't check off the name of the new president on Election Day, but their ineligibility to vote has not stopped them from forming their own opinion about the future of the U.S.The...

Man shot in Place du Plantier apartment parking lot Tuesday

By J.J. Alcantara
Chief Staff Writer
October 29, 2008

A 20-year-old man was shot Tuesday evening in the parking lot of the Place du Plantier apartment complex on Lee Drive.Cpl. L'Jean McKneely, Baton Rouge Police Department spokesman, said the victim was...

Consultant returns to University with sample bus

By Ellen Zielinski
Contributing Writer
October 29, 2008

Patrick Duhon got a surprise Wednesday afternoon.Instead of regular CATS transportation, Duhon, undeclared freshman, was picked up by a 60-foot, articulated bus."I was definitely confused," he said.The...

Live Chat: Talk LSU vs. Tulane with Amy Brittain at 1:30 p.m.

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October 29, 2008

You can start submitting your questions before 1:30 p.m. If your question doesn't appear, don't worry -- we're getting them.

Early voters turn out in record numbers

By Lindsey Meaux
Staff Writer
October 29, 2008

The deadline to request an absentee ballot is Friday, and Louisiana voters have already cast a record-breaking number of votes. With the final days before the 2008 general election quickly approaching,...

Zombie classes offered on campus

By Aimee Effler
Contributing Writer
October 28, 2008

University students eager to be spooked can enroll in horror-themed courses to get their fill of all things eerie. Zombies as a Metaphor, CMST 3900, will be offered to communication studies majors in spring...

Louisiana shatters record for early voting – 1:15 p.m.

By Associated Press
October 28, 2008

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Nine percent of Louisiana's voters cast ballots early for next week's election, setting a new record for early voting in the state. The Secretary of State's Office says more...

Market driving professors’ salaries

By J.J. Alcantara
Chief Staff Writer
October 28, 2008

Prices of goods and services aren't the only things the market is driving.The market is also controlling University professors' salaries, said Bob Kuhn, associate vice chancellor of Budget and Planning....

Office of First-Year Experience offers students help

By Erica Warren
Contributing Writer
October 28, 2008

Students have a new resource to help with their transitions into college life. The University and the Division of Student Life created the Office of First Year Experience in July to aid students."Our focus...

LSU announces six inductees to Sports Hall of Fame – 2:17 p.m.

By Johanathan Brooks
October 28, 2008

The LSU athletic department announced six former Tigers will be inducted into the LSU Sports Hall of Fame on Wednesday afternoon.Former football player Anthony "Booger" McFarland, softball player Britni...

Katrina general stresses preparedness – 1:10 p.m.

By Associated Press
October 28, 2008

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — The retired U.S. Army general who is credited with taking control of the chaos after Hurricane Katrina is pushing for more disaster preparedness efforts. Russel Honore, who...

Shuttles return for game day

By Robert Stewart
Sports Writer
October 28, 2008

LSU will bring back downtown shuttles for its remaining home football games, the Athletic Department announced Wednesday.The original shuttle was run by the Capital Area Transit System. The new shuttle...