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University allows peer-to-peer networks – 1 p.m.

By Ben Bourgeois
Contributing Writer
October 29, 2008

Although illegal file sharing and peer-to-peer downloads are an increasing trend among college students, the University allows peer-to-peer networking in the Residence Halls and on its wireless network.Sherri...

Panelists ask ‘Are you red or … blue?’

By Katie Kennedy
Staff Writer
October 29, 2008

To see a video on "Are You Red or Are You Blue?" click here. Five authorities on education, economy, gender issues and environment gathered together Tuesday night to lead a political discussion to answer...

Campus Crime Briefs – 10-28-08

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October 28, 2008

STUDENT ARRESTED FOR DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATEDA University student was arrested Friday at 7 a.m. after passing out in his car in the middle of the road.Ross P. Doran, 20, of 8830 Darby Ave., Baton Rouge,...

Geaux Vote asks “Are You Red or Are You Blue?” tonight -11:55 a.m.

By Staff Reports
October 28, 2008

University students will express political views, asking peers, "Are You Red or Are You Blue," at student-led discussion about 2008 presidential election campaign issues tonight at 7 in the Journalism...

Tulane RB Andre Anderson out for season – 2:30 p.m.

By Associated Press
October 28, 2008

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Tulane running back Andre Anderson is out for the season. An MRI revealed both a fracture and dislocation of Anderson's right shoulder suffered in last Saturday's loss to Rice....

Halloween spending strong despite economy

By Leslie Presnall
Staff Writer
October 28, 2008

To see a video on what students are buying this Halloween, click here. The struggling economy won't scare away Halloween shoppers this year. Instead, consumers are using the holiday as an excuse to let...

University to co-host seminar for Breast Cancer Awareness Month – 3:15 p.m.

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

The University and the Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center are joining together to host two internationally renowned researchers for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, according to a University news release.John...

SG polls University students in mock election survey – 11:20 a.m.

By Associated Press
October 28, 2008

Many politicians realize the importance of college-aged constituents. But who would be elected president if only University students voted?Student Government is polling University students today through...

Democratic Party questions voter cancellations – 12:45 p.m.

By Associated Press
October 28, 2008

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — A lawyer for the state Democratic Party is questioning whether non-Republican voters are being unfairly targeted to have their registrations canceled. Attorney Randy Piedrahita...

Simoneaux is new Ethics Board chair – 11:40 a.m.

By Associated Press
October 28, 2008

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — The Louisiana Board of Ethics has a new chairman. Baton Rouge attorney Frank Simoneaux was elected Monday by the mostly new board that was appointed after mass resignations...

Nearly 200,000 have voted early in Louisiana – 11:10 a.m.

By Associated Press
October 28, 2008

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana voters are coming out in unprecedented numbers to cast early ballots for the general election, shattering all previous records as the early voting period nears its...

27,000 EBR Parish votes cast – 10:50 a.m.

By Lindsey Meaux
Staff Writer
October 28, 2008

As of 9 a.m. Tuesday, about 27,000 East Baton Rouge Parish residents had cast absentee votes according to data from the Louisiana Secretary of State.The deadline for early voting is Tuesday, and the final...