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Highland Coffees owner documents Northgate’s history – 11:27 a.m.

By Kyle Bove
Staff Writer
October 8, 2008

Working for nearly two years by researching, finding photos and talking to business owners, Clarke Cadzow, owner of Highland Coffees, has successfully documented the history of Northgate.Second to downtown...

Martin outlines necessary changes

By J.J. Alcantara
Chief Staff Writer
October 8, 2008

With two months at the University under his belt and time to immerse himself in the community, Chancellor Michael Martin has made plans to help improve the state's flagship institution.In a broadcast e-mail...

On-campus Mini Mart slated to move location – 12:40 p.m.

By Ben Bourgeois
Contributing Writer
October 8, 2008

Once construction on the Pentagon Dining Hall is complete, the LSU Mini Mart will be moved into the building.The Department of Residential Life has plans for the space the Mini Mart currently occupies,...

Still no TV decision for LSU-South Carolina

By Associated Press
October 8, 2008

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A decision on the start time for South Carolina's game with LSU is still several days away. The Southeastern Conference said Wednesday it will be at least Sunday before kickoff...

NRA to settle suit over Katrina gun seizures

By Associated Press
October 8, 2008

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The National Rifle Association and the city of New Orleans have agreed to settle a lawsuit over the seizure of firearms by police officers in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. A...

Undergrad enrollment sees drop in numbers

By J.J. Alcantara
Chief Staff Writer
October 8, 2008

The University class of 2009 needed a grade point average of only 2.8 to become an LSU Tiger.This fall's freshman class was required to have a 3.0 GPA to be admitted.Mary Parker, executive director of...

Apartments dealing with damage

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October 8, 2008

Yellow caution tape lies on the ground and pieces of mangled sheet rock stacked against damaged walls reveal gutted apartment rooms at Tiger Plaza. The apartment complex is one of several near campus under...

Report: Ecosystem should rebound after hurricanes – 11:30 a.m.

By Associated Press
October 8, 2008

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — This year's devastating hurricane season killed millions of fish and turned many of Louisiana's green marshlands into brown and dead expanses, but overall the state's abundant...

Saints put Gramatica on IR, sign Mehlhaff

By
October 8, 2008

METAIRIE, La. (AP) _ The New Orleans Saints placed kicker Martin Gramatica on injured reserve and re-signed sixth-round draft pick Taylor Mehlhaff. Saints general manager Mickey Loomis confirmed the moves...

FEMA to give New Orleans $44M for damaged buses – 11:35 a.m.

By Associated Press
October 8, 2008

NEW ORLEANS, La. (AP) —  U.S. Senator Mary Landrieu says that the Federal Emergency Management Agency has agreed to the give the New Orleans Regional Transit Authority $44 million to replace...

 

Business owner gathers history about Northgate neighborhood

By Kyle Bove
Staff Writer
October 8, 2008

To see a slideshow of old and new pictures of the Northgate area, click here. Scribbled on a white poster board in Highland Coffees is a formerly unexplored piece of history.A treasure map of sorts, it...

Bailout affects grads’ job market

By Natalie Messina
Contributing Writer
October 8, 2008

Jill Wilbert has a guaranteed job at her family's bank when she graduates in December.The management senior knows she's lucky because the job hunt is on for students about to step into today's weakening...