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Jindal pitches Kennedy in Senate race ad – 12:15 p.m.

By The Associated Press
October 21, 2008

 (AP) – Republican Senate candidate John Kennedy is hoping to get a boost in his election chances from popular Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal. A new 30-second ad that started running today shows...

University plans to boost stagnating Hispanic enrollment – 11:25 a.m.

By Sarah Lawson
Contributing Writer
October 21, 2008

The University's Hispanic and Latin student enrollment is at a standstill, and the number of Hispanic entering freshmen increased by only one from last fall for a total of 174. Total Hispanic undergraduate...

University develops Hispanic, Latin recruiting initiative

By Sarah Lawson
Contributing Writer
October 21, 2008

The University's Hispanic and Latin student enrollment is at a standstill, and the total Hispanic students in the freshman class increased by one student — 173 to 174 — from fall 2007 to fall...

Gaming board approves plans, design for BR casino – 10:53 a.m.

By The Associated Press
October 21, 2008

The Gaming Control Board has approved the plans and design elements for Baton Rouge's third riverboat casino.But officials from Pinnacle Entertainment and the state refused on Tuesday to reveal to the...

Freshman class more diverse

By By Nicholas Persac
News Editor
October 20, 2008

The University is using new recruiting initiatives to attract more diverse applicants with higher ACT scores and is creating new programs to increase retention and graduation rates, which are currently...

Flu shots to be given on campus Oct. 20-23

By Mary Gonzalez
October 20, 2008

The Student Health Center will offer students and faculty flu shots from Oct. 20 to Oct. 23 between 9 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Shots cost $10 for students and $20 for faculty and staff.The Student Health Center...

State Fair brings money, education

By Chris Allred
News Editor
October 20, 2008

Attendance shot up at the North Carolina State Fair Tuesday, with a Tuesday-record of 71,199 people, and Brian Long, a fair spokesman, said it was because of the weather. "We hope the meteorologists are...

Campus Crime Briefs – Oct. 21, 2008

By JJ Alcantara
October 20, 2008

FOUR MEN ARRESTED DURING 21ST BIRTHDAY PARTYThree University students and a man unaffiliated with the University were arrested Wednesday on Aster Street for marijuana possession during one suspect's 21st...

Professor finds ways to reduce air pollution hazards

By Steven Powell
October 20, 2008

Research by a University chemist has led to ways of reducing health hazards from air pollution and could possibly lead to billions of dollars in royalties for the University.Barry Dellinger, Patrick Taylor...

Truck catches fire in Taylor Hall parking lot — 9:34 a.m.

By
October 20, 2008

A Ford F150 truck was on fire this morning in the Patrick F. Taylor Hall parking lot.Robert Combs, Baton Rouge Fire Department public information officer, said he did not have a dollar value on the vehicle,...

Miss Teen Louisiana USA arrested – 11:05 a.m.

By Associated Press
October 20, 2008

BOSSIER CITY, La. (AP) — Reigning Miss Teen Louisiana USA Lindsey Evans and three friends were arrested over the weekend for leaving a Bossier City restaurant without paying their bill. Police say...

Survey: Texting plays significant role in relationships

By Leslie Presnall
Staff Writer
October 20, 2008

The right text message sent at the right time can keep a couple's romance alive.For those who are dating, 40 percent said text messaging plays a significant role in their relationship, according to an...