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Cheating goes high tech

By Lindsey Meaux
Staff Writer
September 29, 2008

Students cheat — with a little advice from YouTube and some free time they can successfully turn ink pens, rubber bands, adhesive bandages and plastic bottles into crypt sheets to use in a pinch...

Cancellation of fall break conflicts with Jewish holiday

By Margy Looney
Contributing Writer
September 29, 2008

Balancing academics and religion is a challenge Jewish students face year round, but it's especially difficult during the High Holiday when classes conflict with religious observances.This year's holiday,...

NY Times, USA Today to fill stands

By Katie Kennedy
Staff Writer
September 29, 2008

Students can expect to see copies of The New York Times and USA Today on campus sooner than expected as private donations from the LSU Foundation subsidize costs.  The newspapers, originally slated...

Tiger Band eyes $25,000 prize, No. 1 accolade

By Aimee Effler
Contributing Writer
September 29, 2008

To vote for Tiger Band in the "Battle of the Bands" contest on ESPN.com, click here. Patrick Tracy, a trumpet player in Tiger Band, voted for the Golden Band from Tigerland's performance of the Indiana...

Incoming freshman ACT average rises slightly from 2007

By Lindsey Meaux
Staff Writer
September 29, 2008

The 2008 freshman class is proving the University can maintain its academic standards while increasing enrollment. According to the University's fall 2008 "census snapshot," the current freshman class...

Campus Crime Briefs – Sept. 30

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September 29, 2008

STUDENT ARRESTED FOR DRUG POSSESSIONA University student was arrested Saturday for trying to enter Tiger Stadium with marijuana.Tristan J. Moreau, 19, of 109 Dolby St., Lake Charles, was charged with simple...

Report: Number of text failures increase

By Leslie Presnall
Staff Writer
September 29, 2008

The final failure numbers for the emergency text message test Friday increased from 5 percent to 10 percent after the final report was issued Monday.In the preliminary report issued Friday, FirstCall reported...

A&S College to receive largest gift in its history – 11:45 a.m.

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

The College of Arts & Sciences will be receiving a "significant donation" of $2 million today as part of the Forever LSU campaign, according to a University news release.Jerry and Nancy Dumas of Houston...

Dardenne: 35 to 40 percent turnout Saturday – 3:35 p.m.

By Associated Press
September 28, 2008

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — The state's chief elections officer expects fewer than half of Louisiana's registered voters will go to the polls for Saturday's election. Secretary of State Jay Dardenne...

Haslett named Rams’ interim head coach – 12:56 p.m.

By Staff Reports
September 28, 2008

Former Saints coach Jim Haslett has been named the St. Louis Rams' interim coach this morning, ESPN reported. Haslett was in his third season as Rams' defensive coordinator before replacing fired coach...

Lee named SEC Freshman of the Week – 10:44 p.m.

By Staff Reports
September 28, 2008

LSU redshirt freshman quarterback Jarrett Lee was named Southeastern Conference Freshman of the Week on Monday, following his first career start. The Brenham, Texas, native led the Tigers to a 34-24 victory...

QB Lee named SEC Freshman of the Week — 10:02 a.m.

By Staff Reports
September 28, 2008

LSU quarterback Jarrett Lee has been named the Southeastern Conference Freshman of the Week for his performance in the Tigers' 34-24 win over Mississippi State on Saturday. Lee, a redshirt freshman from...