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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...

Tulane won’t reveal quarterback until Saturday – 9:20 p.m.

By Staff Reports
October 27, 2008

As LSU coach LSU Miles and the Tigers deal with their own quarterback questions following Saturday's loss to Georgia, their next opponent has opted to not decide on their own starting quarterback until...

AP source: McAllister among 6-8 NFL steroids cases under investigation – 4:35 p.m.

By Associated Press
October 27, 2008

NEW YORK (AP) — Six to eight players are under investigation by the NFL for violating the league's drug policy by taking a weight-loss diuretic that is considered a masking agent for steroids. A...

Football: CBS to air LSU-Alabama game at 2:30 p.m.

By LSU Athletic Department news release
October 27, 2008

LSU's game against Alabama on Saturday, Nov. 8 will be televised by CBS, the Southeastern Conference announced on Monday.Kickoff for the LSU-Alabama game is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. in Tiger Stadium. It's...

Professors petition against negative campaigning – 12:40 p.m.

By Lindsey Meaux
Staff Writer
October 27, 2008

More than 100 professors from universities across the country -- including four from LSU -- have signed a statement expressing disapproval with the "unethical communication behavior" used in the presidential...

Former Reveille editor donates $1.5 million to Forever LSU – 3:25 p.m.

By Staff Reports
October 27, 2008

University alumnus Thomas Ryder and his wife Darlene have pledged $1.5 million to the Forever LSU Campaign, the University announced in a news release today.The first part of their gift, $500,000, will...

Enrollment in finance stable despite tightening job market – 12:07 p.m.

By Leslie Presnall
Staff Writer
October 27, 2008

The rickety economy is causing uncertainty among graduating seniors, especially finance majors.Seniors who graduate in December or May will enter the job market at a difficult time.Financial companies...

Number of U.S. hunters continues to dwindle – 12:50 p.m.

By Associated Press
October 27, 2008

As hunting seasons open across the nation this fall, three things will be certain. 1. There will be fewer of us than last year. 2. There will be more of us than next year. 3. Hunters who want to know the...

AACC and T.H.I.N.K. organize political debate

By Lisa Palacio
Contibuting Writer
October 27, 2008

Univerity alumnus David Augustine, also known as "Dee-1," approached the podium at The African American Cultural Center and initiated a round of cheers as he began reciting "One Man Army," his new song...