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KLSU 91.1 FM: Reveille Radio newscast

By James Haralson
Reveille Radio Director
September 1, 2008

Click below to hear Reveille Radio's noon newscast and update on Gustav's damage on campus.

Athletic facilities take beating in storm – 8:25 p.m.

By Amy Brittain
September 1, 2008

The LSU Athletic Department spent Tuesday accessing Hurricane Gustav's damage to facilities and potential effect on Saturday's football game in Tiger Stadium.Although classes have been canceled until Monday,...

Class schedule announcement coming after 4 p.m. meeting – 1:42 p.m.

By Staff Reports
September 1, 2008

An announcement about when class will resume will not come until at least after 4 p.m. when University officials are scheduled to meet. Sports Information Director Michael Bonnette said the Athletic Department...

Class to resume Monday morning

By JJ Alcantara
September 1, 2008

A day after Hurricane Gustav ravaged the campus, University officials decided to keep its doors closed until Friday and resume classes Monday, according to a news release from the University's Emergency...

Shelter-in-place order lifted – 8:53 a.m.

By JJ Alcantara
September 1, 2008

The University has lifted the shelter-in-place order at 7 a.m. Tuesday, according to the school's Web site.Volunteers are allowed on campus, but students, faculty and staff who are not "essential personell"...

Rec sustains damages from Hurricane Gustav

By Angelle Barbazon
September 1, 2008

Hurricane Gustav left a lasting impression on the University Student Recreational Complex. The storm's winds tore a hole in the western part of the roof, and rain poured onto the basketball court.

EBR Parish curfew again tonight – 3:02 p.m.

By Staff Reports
September 1, 2008

East Baton Rouge Parish will be under an 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. curfew tonight, Baton Rouge Police Department spokesperson Sgt. Don Kelly told The Advocate earlier this afternoon. Check back later for more details.

Superdome operator: Stadium looks good

By Brett Martel
The Associated Press
September 1, 2008

The Louisiana Superdome, for now still scheduled to host an NFL regular-season opener Sunday between the New Orleans Saints and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, appeared to be in good condition after the worst of...

Unexpected turn allows eyewall to skirt campus – 9:30 a.m.

By Angelle Barbazon
September 1, 2008

Hurricane Gustav took Baton Rouge by storm Monday as its eastern eyewall skirted the Baton Rouge area and dropped about six inches of rain on the city.Gustav's path correlated with its strength, said Dave...

459 Commons packed with people – 7:15 p.m.

By Nicholas Persac
September 1, 2008

The 459 Commons - the only on-campus dining location open today - has been packed with students and evacuees grabbing a bite to eat throughout the day.University Dining Director David Heidke said 4,400...

Reports: Tornado touched down on campus – 8:34 a.m.

By JJ Alcantara
September 1, 2008

A tornado touched down on campus during the storm, ripping parts of the roof at the Student University Recreational Complex and knocking down a brick wall by Chopin Hall, according to reports from workers...