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Students attend first Saturday make up

By Katie Kennedy
Staff Writer
September 21, 2008

When Phil Murry, sociology senior, pictured how he'd spend Saturday Sept. 20, he saw himself surrounded by his friends, cheering for LSU as it faced Auburn. "About 12 friends and I were taking a school...

Advisers to host event to meet with students

By Lindsey Meaux
Staff Writer
September 21, 2008

Advisers from each college will be in Free Speech Alley on Wednesday greeting students with refreshments, games and prizes as part of the second annual Academic Adviser Awareness Week.Between 10:30 a.m....

Outside bus consultant to arrive Wednesday

By Katie Kennedy
Staff Writer
September 21, 2008

As complaints about the University's bus system reach a fevered pitch, the man with the plan will soon be here to begin turning the failing transit system around.Mitch Skyer, the consultant hired to evaluate...

Univ. professor researches low-cost solar power – 2:05 p.m.

By Steven Powell
Contributing Writer
September 21, 2008

A University professor is working to reduce American's oil addiction by studying low-cost solar power.Professor Marwa Hassan, assistant professor in the Department of Construction Management and Industrial...

Feds provide economic grants – 11:33 a.m.

By The Associated Press
September 21, 2008

The federal Economic Development Administration says it's providing $9.3 million to Louisiana to assist in the economy recovery of areas affected by Hurricane Gustav. The package includes $450,000 for...

Scott named Offensive Player of the Week – 11:32 a.m.

By Staff Reports
September 21, 2008

LSU junior running back Charles Scott was named Southeastern Conference Offensive Player of the Week on Monday morning. Scott rushed for 132 yards on 21 carries in LSU's 26-21 victory Saturday night at...

More than 150 students apply for hurricane relief – 1:05 p.m.

By J.J. Alcantara
Cheif Staff Writer
September 21, 2008

Hurricane Gustav was considered the most damaging hurricane to ever hit Baton Rouge, and the University is doing what it can to help students cope. The University started the Student Relief Fund and began...

Suspect in on-campus murder to be released today

By JJ Alcantara
September 21, 2008

Three months after Casey Gathers, 20, was arrested for the double murder in December, he was released from East Baton Rouge Parish Prison on Monday.Gathers was one of three suspects who were arrested for...

PRIDE to hold meeting beginning at 4 p.m. in AACC – 11:52 a.m.

By Margy Looney
Contributing Writer
September 21, 2008

PRIDE, a student organization representing minorities in the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer community, will hold its first meeting today from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the African American Cultural...

Bike path to improve transportation around campus – 12:34 p.m.

By Leslie Presnall
Staff Writer
September 21, 2008

The construction of a new pedestrian and bike path will provide alternate modes of transportation in and around campus.The path will link the South Gates Business District, located on Burbank Drive, and...

Saints tight end Shockey out 3-6 weeks – 4:05 p.m.

By Staff Reports
September 21, 2008

New Orleans Saints tight end Jeremy Shockey will miss three to six weeks after undergoing sports hernia surgery, ESPN reported Monday. The injury was aggravated in the Saints' 34-32 loss to the Broncos,...