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Mallory McGough (left), political science and communication studies senior and secretary of College Republicans, places a College Republicans sticker on Sabrina Parish (right), physics freshman, Wednesday afternoon in Free Speech Alley.

Campus groups promote elections

By Sean Griffin
Contributing Writer
October 13, 2008

As Election Day draws closer, students will choose which candidate would best serve as U.S. president. Some groups on campus are hoping to better inform voters before they enter the voting booths. The...

Late Night LSU to be held Friday – 9:40 a.m.

By Staff Reports
October 13, 2008

Late Night LSU, an after-hours social event for students, will be held Friday from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. throughout the LSU Student Union.The Best Buy Game U College Tour 2008 will be the main feature, according...

Department of Mathematics obtains $3.7 mil grant – 10:10 a.m.

By Staff Reports
October 13, 2008

University researchers in the Department of Mathematics have obtained $3.7 million Vertical Integration of Research and Education grant from the National Science Foundation to recruit and train mathematical...

Garcia says Gamecocks ready for SEC title chase

By Associated Press
October 13, 2008

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — First-time starter Stephen Garcia says the Gamecocks are ready to step back into the Southeastern Conference title chase. Garcia is to make the first start of his college career...

Alcohol the most confiscated item in Tiger Stadium

By Lindsey Meaux
Staff Writer
October 13, 2008

The University's Athletic Department has a long list of items not allowed in Tiger Stadium, ranging from illegal drugs to umbrellas.But every year, one prohibited item stands above the rest — alcohol....

Robertson’s to-do list 25 percent complete

By Katie Kennedy
Staff Writer
October 13, 2008

Six months after Colorado Robertson and Shannon Bates triumphed in one of the closest Student Government elections in University history, SG President Robertson said he can check seven of his 28 initiatives...

$50 million in new construction planned – 12:45 p.m.

By Associated Press
October 13, 2008

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — The state is poised to begin $50 million in new construction projects, ranging from road repairs and sewage system upgrades to new museums and ballparks. The biggest ticket...

LSU Opera 2008-09 season to open this month – 10 a.m.

By Staff Reports
October 13, 2008

The 2008-09 LSU Opera Season opens this month with Christoph Willibald Gluck's Orfeo ed Eurice, and continues with Benjamin Britten's The Rape of Lucretia in March.LSU Opera, the oldest continual performing...

Mini Mart moving to dining hall

By Ben Bourgeois
Contributing Writer
October 13, 2008

The LSU Mini Mart will move into the Pentagon Dining Hall once renovations are complete, but the University is still unsure of what to do with the space the on-campus convenience store currently occupies.The...

Student campaign contributions on rise

By Jack LeBlanc
Contributing Writer
October 13, 2008

In the realm of presidential politics, every little bit counts.Chuck Fontenot, College Republicans president, donated $10 to former presidential hopeful Fred Thompson during the primary election earlier...

Crime briefs – Oct. 14, 2008

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October 13, 2008

TWO MEN ARRESTED FOR MARIJUANA POSSESSIONTwo men were arrested last week after being caught with marijuana.Reid A. Lejeune, 20, of 4667 Rebelle Lane, Port Allen, was arrested and charged Oct. 8 with simple...

Student Union eyeing possible new retailers

By Adan Duvernay
Contributing Writer
October 13, 2008

As construction in the Student Union continues, administrators began planning which retail outlets will occupy some of the space. After members of University Auxiliary Services performed studies, University...