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Tiger Band wins $25K in contest

By Nicholas Persac
News Editor
October 13, 2008

The Golden Band from Tigerland won ESPN's Battle of the Bands "Quest for the Crystal Ball" competition and the $25,000 prize, said Rob Dowie, Tiger Band Drum Major.Dowie said he and the 100 band members...

Hillel hosts dinner to celebrate Jewish Sukkot

By By Margy Looney
Staff Writer
October 13, 2008

Libraries and coffee shops are crowded for midterm week, but Jewish students have an alternative place to study, eat or even sleep – a sukkah.Members of Hillel, the Jewish student organization, built...

Hornets, Wizards set for preseason game in Berlin – 12:30 p.m.

By Associated Press
October 13, 2008

BERLIN (AP) _ From Beijing to Berlin, All-Star point guard Chris Paul is getting a firsthand look at the globalization of basketball. Paul, who won a gold medal with the U.S. national team at the Beijing...

Brees leads Saints to easy win against Raiders

By Brett Martel
The Associated Press
October 12, 2008

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Even more accurate than usual, Drew Brees conducted a clinic that JaMarcus Russell would be wise to study.Brees connected on 87 percent of his passes for 320 yards and three touchdowns,...

Bell removed from Withers

By James Layman
Deputy News Editor
October 12, 2008

Officials from the Raleigh Fire Department removed the bell that was situated on top of Withers Hall, Sunday morning, and had it delivered to a facility downtown where it will be restored. Officials will...

Defensive tackle Jean-Francois’ status uncertain for Saturday

By
October 12, 2008

LSU may have left Florida with wounded pride, but they escaped The Swamp with minimal injuries.Junior tight end Richard Dickson is nursing a bruise to his leg but is expected to practice this week, coach...

 

Baton Rouge General heart attack death rates among highest in nation

By By Leslie Persnall
Staff Writer
October 12, 2008

Most Baton Rouge hospital death rates are in accordance with the national average, but some are higher. Anyone with access to a computer is just one click away from finding a local hospital with the lowest...

Tiger Band wins ESPN’s Battle of the Bands

By Staff Reports
October 11, 2008

The Golden Band from Tigerland won ESPN's Battle of the Bands "Quest for the Crystal Ball" competition and the $25,000 prize, said Rob Dowie, Tiger Band Drum Major.Dowie said he and the 100 band members...

Jean-Francois out vs. Florida

By Staff Reports
October 11, 2008

LSU Sports Information Director Michael Bonnette confirmed to The Daily Reveille this afternoon that LSU junior defensive tackle Ricky Jean-Francois will not play tonight against Florida.Bonnette said...

Jindal to tailgate at UF

By Staff Reports
October 10, 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 10, 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 10, 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...