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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...

La. considered solid red state voting for McCain despite more registered Democrats – 12:20 p.m.

By Lindsey Meaux
Staff Writer
November 3, 2008

According to National Public Radio, Louisiana is considered a solid red state with Sen. John McCain in a firm lead for the upcoming election.Data from the Louisiana Secretary of State indicates 62 out...

LSU Dining offers study space at 459 – 11:23 a.m.

By JJ Alcantara
November 3, 2008

The 459 Commons is now open until 3 a.m. to give students space to study, according to a broadcast e-mail.LSU Dining is opening the front area of 459 Commons Monday through Thursday for students who need...

Long lines expected on Election Day – 12:45 p.m.

By Associated Press
November 3, 2008

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Lengthy waits and a late night of vote tallying is expected Tuesday as Louisianians cast their votes in the presidential and congressional races. Secretary of State Jay Dardenne...

Circuit City closing 155 stores, 4 in Louisiana – 12:40 p.m.

By Associated Press
November 3, 2008

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Circuit City says it's closing about 20 percent of its U.S. stores in an effort to return the nation's second-largest consumer electronics retailer to profitability. The Richmond,...

Saban dismisses own return to LSU with No. 1 ‘Bama – 12:50 p.m.

By Associated Press
November 3, 2008

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — New No. 1 Alabama is heading to LSU for a big game between two of the top teams in the Southeastern Conference. And Nick Saban is returning to the stadium he once ruled. Guess...

Football: Fulmer will not return to Tennessee for 2009 season

By Staff Reports
November 3, 2008

Philip Fulmer will not return as Tennessee's football coach in 2009, according to an ESPN report. An announcement by the 1998 national championship coach is expected this afternoon. The Volunteers (3-6,...