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Sen. Edward M. Kennedy, D-Mass., gives a thumbs up at the crowd as wife Victoria Reggie looks on as the go on stage at the Democratic National Convention in Denver, Monday, Aug. 25, 2008.

Democrats seek peace in party as Obama convention opens

By David Espo
The Associated Press
August 25, 2008

DENVER (AP) – Democrats opened their national convention on Monday, seeking peace in the family as they pursue victory in the fall for Barack Obama and his historic quest for the White House.An appearance...

La. 4-H celebrating 100-year anniversary

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

Members of the Louisiana 4-H gathered in the Bill Lawton Room on Wednesday to commemorate its centennial anniversary.Mayor-President Kip Holden joined the group to show his support.Holden, a former 4-H...

Worger new graduate school dean

By Staff Reports
August 24, 2008

Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost Astrid Merget announced earlier today that William Worger has been named the new dean of the University's graduate school.Worger hiring is effective Sept. 1, pending...

Princeton Review shows mixed results for University

By Sarah Lawson
Contributing Writer
August 24, 2008

The University's dorms are like "dungeons," its students do not study, class discussions are rare, and it has a good student newspaper — at least according to The Princeton Review.The University...

 

Fay dissipates with a whimper — 3:30 p.m.

By Lindsey Meaux
Staff Writer
August 24, 2008

The remnants of Tropical Depression Fay, once projected to bring up to 10 inches of rain to Baton Rouge today, is predicted to leave after delivering only two inches.Barry Keim, Louisiana State Climatologist,...

Band surpasses fundraising goal

By Lindsey Meaux
Staff Writer
August 24, 2008

Tiger Band raised the required $5 million to begin building the LSU Marching Band Hall. The band was required to raise $5 million by August 30 to receive $5 million in matching funds from the state.Steven...

 

IT aware of Moodle slowdown — 10:25 a.m.

By Leslie Presnall
Staff Writer
August 24, 2008

Students may notice Moodle operating at a sluggish pace today.ITS is working to adjust coding issues that arose yesterday to alleviate this problem, according to Sheri Thompson, Information Technology...

Convocation held Friday

By Katie Kennedy
Staff Writer
August 24, 2008

Assistant history professor Reza Pirbhai stood in front of a mass of incoming freshmen in the PMAC on Friday and challenged them to see the similarities in people of  different cultures. "Who has...

 

Law center opens up newly expanded program

By Joy Lukachick
Contributing Writer
August 23, 2008

To see a video of the event, click here. All eyes were on the 26 law students Friday morning as they were sworn into the newly expanded Clinical Legal Education. Catherine "Kitty" Kimball, Louisiana Supreme...

iPhone 3G to access campus wireless without problems

By Leslie Presnall
Staff Writer
August 23, 2008

Owners of the newest iPhone are not expected to encounter problems with "lsusecure" this fall.There have been no complications with iPhone 3G connecting to the University's secure wireless network since...

Sorority members deactivate Facebook during rush

By Aimee Effler
Contributing Writer
August 23, 2008

For a video to see sorority members talk about Facebook, click here. Women in Greek Life were asked to deactivate their Facebook accounts during rush to keep the silence rule golden.The period of silence...