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Baton Rouge co. to provide University’s emergency messages – 11:00 a.m.

By Associated Press
September 24, 2008

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana State University has hired a Baton Rouge company for its emergency text message system and will test the new system Friday morning.LSU said it must change because...

Pre-construction meeting held for Union Theater – 11:30 a.m.

By Adam Duvernay
Contributing Writer
September 24, 2008

Student Union officials and contractors met in the Union Theater this morning for a pre-construction meeting. For the officials present, the short procedural gathering symbolized the true start of theater...

Students concerned about University’s energy efficiency

By J.J. Alcantara
Chief Staff Writer
September 24, 2008

To see a video on Chancellor Martin's first "Chats with the Chancellor", click here. Omeed Badkoobeh told Chancellor Michael Martin the University should be at the forefront of any new revolution.Students...

Tigers among SEC leaders in offense and defense – 6:05 p.m.

By Associated Press
September 24, 2008

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — LSU goes into Saturday's game against Mississippi State with an offense and defense ranked among the best in the Southeastern Conference through the first month of the season. The...

Bus consultant to host open forums – 10:55 a.m.

By Staff Reports
September 24, 2008

Mitch Skyer, a bus consultant hired by Student Government, will host a forum this afternoon from 3:30 until 5 to "hear what you would like to see in place for LSU's bus service."The forum will be held...

Bylaws sent back to committee

By Katie Kennedy
Staff Writer
September 24, 2008

The revisions to the Student Government bylaws stirred debate at the Senate meeting Wednesday. According to the amended bylaws, a "president of an additional multicultural organization as appointed by...

La. to get aid from federal disaster package – 12:00 p.m.

By Associated Press
September 24, 2008

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana stands to benefit from billions of dollars in relief aid for hurricane recovery included by Congress in a must-pass spending bill. But just how much money the state...

Lawmakers pushing generators for businesses – 6:00 p.m.

By Associated Press
September 24, 2008

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Lawmakers are weighing ideas of how to get more gas stations, grocery stores and pharmacies to buy generators in case they lose power after a hurricane. Members of the House's...

University prepares for Fall Fest ’08 – 1:35 p.m.

By J.J. Alcantara
Chief Staff Writer
September 24, 2008

Along with the usual students and trees, the Quad has been filled with tents, grills and a stage in preparation of Fall Fest '08.Fall Fest, which has been a University tradition for the past 15 years,...

Louisiana’s annual job growth slows a bit – 12:00 p.m.

By Alan Sayre
AP Business Writer
September 24, 2008

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Louisiana's annual employment growth slowed in August as the national economy continued to stagger, but the state still showed a boost of 18,200 non-farm jobs from a year ago,...

Landrieu, Kennedy to visit University

By Lindsey Meaux
Staff Writer
September 24, 2008

With a recent tuition hike, skyrocketing gas prices and an economic crisis, Americans are paying close attention  to the upcoming November election, which includes electing a U.S. senator from Louisiana....

Entergy applies for nuke license in Louisiana

By Alan Sayre
Associated Press business writer
September 24, 2008

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Although a decision has not been made on whether to even build a plant, Entergy Corp. on Thursday applied for a license to build and operate a nuclear power generator in Louisiana. The...