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‘Oh-Wee-Oh’ chant may return this season

By Adam Duvernay
Contributing Writer
October 9, 2008

If the ever-aggressive student section can shrug off the urge to hurl insults at the Tigers' opponent during the Nov. 1 Tulane game, they may earn back the chance to shout out a favorite chant.In this...

St. Sen. pleads guilty in federal case – 12:50 p.m.

By Associated Press
October 9, 2008

NEW ORLEANS, La. (AP) — State Sen. Derrick Shepherd has pleaded guilty in federal court to one count of conspiracy to commit money laundering. Shepherd, D-Marrero, entered his plea Friday before...

Campus signs to be upgraded

By Kyle Bove
Staff Writer
October 9, 2008

Looking to revamp campus directional signs, University officials teamed up with Sasaki & Associates to create wayfinding signs that radiate with LSU history and pride.Facility Services officials and...

2 La. Congress races among most expensive – 1 p.m.

By Associated Press
October 9, 2008

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana is home to two of the nation's top 10 most expensive campaigns for Congress. That's according to research by the nonprofit Center for Responsive Politics, which...

Students feel Wi-Fi is necessary to complete coursework

By Leslie Presnall
Staff Writer
October 9, 2008

Chris Cano would give up his favorite brew for the freedom of wireless Internet — and he's not alone.In a study released this week, 48 percent of college students agreed with Cano, general studies...

Gas prices vary city to city in La. – 12:55 p.m.

By Associated Press
October 9, 2008

LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — Louisiana motorists are seeing big variations in gasoline prices around the state, with fuel cheaper in Lake Charles and more expensive in Shreveport, Baton Rouge and New...

Jindal to tailgate at UF

By Staff Reports
October 9, 2008

Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal will join Saturday's gameday festivities at the University of Florida, according to The Independent Florida Alligator.The paper reported Jindal will appear around 3:30 p.m....

photo courtesy of SOPHIE RENKE Sophia Renke, forensic anthropology graduate student, competes in a Scottish Highland dancing competition at the Clanjamfry Highland Games in Memphis last month.

International community maintains native hobbies

By By Margy Looney
Contributing Writer
October 9, 2008

When international students journey to Baton Rouge, a part of their culture gets squeezed inside their suitcases.Despite embracing new ideas and customs at the University, Yuan Zhang, Arinjoy Ganguly and...

Senate candidates to debate on campus Sunday – 12:12 p.m.

By Lindsey Meaux
Staff Writer
October 9, 2008

Louisiana senatorial candidates will face off in a debate Sunday at 7 p.m. in the Cox Communications Academic Center for Student Athletes.Sen. Mary Landrieu, Democratic incumbent, and John Kennedy, Louisiana's...

Judge sets bail in gator cruelty case

By Associated Press
October 9, 2008

ST. FRANSICVILLE, La. (AP) — A judge has set bail at $40,000 each for three of four men accused of shooting an alligator. West Feliciana Parish Sheriff J. Austin Daniel says the 11-foot alligator...

Jindal rejects bonus for state employees

By Associated Press
October 8, 2008

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Governor Bobby Jindal's administration says a push to give a one-time salary bonus for all rank-and-file Louisiana state employees is too costly. The State Civil Service Commission,...

SG amends Corporate Sponsorship Acct. spending rules

By Katie Kennedy
Staff Writer
October 8, 2008

The Student Government Senate passed an amendment to the SG Corporate Sponsorship account section of the by laws at Wedneday night's Senate meeting. The amendment states any amount spent from the Corporate...