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David: Howe-Russell renovations would cost more than $22M

By Lindsey Meaux
Contributing Writer
October 4, 2008

To see a video on Howe-Russell's much needed repairs, click here. Window panes are held into their frames with duct tape and a 1930s elevator with a metal-grate door creeks to the fourth floor in a building...

Students lose Metro Council race

By J.J. Alcantara
Chief Staff Writer
October 4, 2008

Two University students lost their bid for seats on the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Council during Saturday's election.Brett Jackson, finance senior, ran for the District 12 seat on the Metro Council and...

Board approves Mainieri’s pay increase – 1:05 p.m.

By Leslie Presnall
Staff Writer
October 1, 2008

The LSU Board of Supervisors approved an increase in LSU head baseball coach Paul Mainieri's pay by $75,000 at today's committee meetings.Mainieri's total annual compensation will increase from $450,000...

Fire blazes in Tiger Land

By J.J. Alcantara
Chief Staff Writer
October 1, 2008

An apartment in Tigerland caught on fire this morning, according to the Baton Rouge Fire Department.Robert Combs, BRFD public informations officer, said a call came in around 9:30 a.m. about a fire at...

New night bus system provides off-campus transit

By Katie Kennedy
Staff Writer
October 1, 2008

The night bus system implemented transports students to off-campus apartments during the evening hours — yet it only picks up in front of the University Student Recreation Complex. Students interested...

James Roy and the rest of the LSU Board of Supervisors delayed voting Thursday on a new chairman-elect. The Board also approved to increase LSU baseball coach Paul Mainieri's pay.

Board delays vote on new chairman-elect

By Leslie Presnall
Staff Writer
October 1, 2008

The LSU Board of Supervisors postponed its vote on chairman-elect until Dec. 4 at Thursday's meeting and unanimously voted to increase head baseball coach Paul Mainieri's salary.The August meeting ended...

New round of attack ads in La.’s US Senate race – 11:10 a.m.

By Associated Press
October 1, 2008

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — The televised war of words in the U.S. Senate race between Democrat Mary Landrieu and Republican John Kennedy has moved to accusations of corruption and mismanagement. An...

Alleva asks for more fan support at basketball games – 4:03 p.m.

By Rob Stewart
October 1, 2008

Athletic Director Joe Alleva spoke Thursday about fan support at home basketball games, asking fans to fill the PMAC for every game."What I want to do is fill up the building," Alleva said. "I want the...

Earl K. Long Hospital to reopen Friday – 11:05 a.m.

By Associated Press
October 1, 2008

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) —  Earl K. Long Medical Center will reopen for business at its Airline Highway hospital on Friday — a month after a storm-related power failure shuttered the facility. Hospital...

Ticket price for bus trip will be $120

By Katie Kennedy
Staff Writer
October 1, 2008

Andrew Remson, Student Government director of Athletics, announced the price of the bus trip to the South Carolina football game will be $120 at the senate meeting Wednesday. That price includes a ticket...

Sports administration major in the works

By Ellen Zielinkski
Contributing Writer
October 1, 2008

Fans of the LSU's sports program may be excited to learn the University is implementing a sports administration major. Several new classes have been created, and new faculty will be hired to teach them.Despite...

Board of Sups postpones chairman-elect vote – 3:19 p.m.

By Leslie Presnall
October 1, 2008

The LSU Board of Supervisors postponed its vote on chairman-elect until Dec. 4 at today's meeting.The August meeting ended in a split vote between Alvin Kimble of Baton Rouge and John George of Shreveport...