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“Oh-Wee-Oh” back for Bama

By Katie Kennedy
Staff Writer
November 5, 2008

Saturday's game against Alabama doesn't just mark Nick Saban's return to Tiger Stadium. Another important facet in LSU football will return to Death Valley — the "Oh-Wee-Oh" chant. Band officials...

Landrieu says centrist role won’t change – 1:10 p.m.

By Associated Press
November 5, 2008

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Democratic U.S. Sen. Mary Landrieu may be a member of the dominant party in Washington, but she said Wednesday that won't change her centrist philosophy or ease her battles to...

Obama turns to building a presidency – 1:22 p.m.

By Terrence Hunt
The Associated Press
November 5, 2008

WASHINGTON (AP) _ His storied election behind him and weighty problems in his face, Barack Obama turned Wednesday to the task of building an administration in times of crisis as Americans and the world...

List of winners of races in Louisiana – 1 p.m.

By Associated Press
November 5, 2008

Here is a list of winners of races in Louisiana.PresidentJohn McCain, GOPU.S. SenateMary L. Landrieu (i), DemU.S. House - District 1Steve Scalise (i), GOP U.S. House - District 2William Jefferson (i),...

LSU basketball tip-off tickets $1 – 1:10 p.m.

By Associated Press
November 5, 2008

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — LSU is offering a real ticket bargain for their "Tip-off Weekend." The school is selling tickets for $1 for both the LSU men's and women's basketball games. That's the cost...

Illegal downloading low at University

By Ben Bourgeois
Contributing Writer
November 4, 2008

University student Jimmy Raff said nearly every media file on his computer has been downloaded illegally.Raff, mass communication freshman and LeJeune Hall resident, said he does not think much of illegal...

Fall elections begin at 7 a.m.

By Katie Kennedy
Staff Writer
November 4, 2008

As students head to the polls to cast presidential election ballots, another election is taking place on the University's campus. Student Government will hold its fall elections today. Voting begins at...

‘Bama, Saban downplay top ranking, other factors – 11:05 a.m.

By Associated Press
November 4, 2008

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — A No. 1 ranking. A grudge match. A title shot. To Alabama coach Nick Saban, those aren't things to celebrate. They're "external factors," potential distractions that can waylay...

Campus alcohol violations down from last year

By By Michael Lambert
Contributing Writer
November 4, 2008

Despite reduced alcohol violations from a year ago, University officials worry students continue to drink over the limit. "Each person has his/her own reasons for consuming alcohol," said Wellness Education...

SG could possibly spend more than $50,000 on furniture – 12:45 p.m.

By Katie Kennedy
Staff Writer
November 4, 2008

Student Government is considering allocating $53,890 from the SG Surplus Account to purchase furniture for the new SG offices in the Student Union. SG Speaker Ben Clark brought up the bill for immediate...

Second Chancellor’s Forum to focus on the University and the LSU System – 11:05 a.m.

By J.J. Alcantara
Chief Staff Writer
November 4, 2008

The last Chancellor's Forum of the semester will be held today and will focus on the relationship between the University and the LSU System.Chancellor Michael Martin, along with administrators from other...

FirstCall won’t face text message traffic problems

By Leslie Presnall
Staff Writer
November 4, 2008

Ohio University tried to send a test text message alert to more than 4,000 students in October, but its alert system ultimately clogged phone lines and kept students and faculty from receiving and placing...