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

By Margy Looney
Contributing Writer
September 22, 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 22, 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 22, 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,...

Communication upgrades work in Gustav, Ike

By Melinda Deslatte
The Associated Press
September 22, 2008

BATON ROUGE – As hurricanes Gustav and Ike swamped coastal communities and knocked out power to more than 1 million homes and businesses, phone and radio lines of first-responders largely held in...

Literary magazine hires its first female editor

By Sarah Lawson
Contributing Writer
September 22, 2008

Jeanne Leiby flipped through an original 1935 edition of The Southern Review on Wednesday morning as she sat in the main parlor of the Old President's House. The house on Highland Road holds the publication...

Charles Scott cracks Sports Illustrated’s Heisman Watch – 1:31 p.m.

By Staff Reports
September 22, 2008

LSU junior running back Charles Scott cracked Sports Illustrated's Heisman Watch on Monday, ranking No. 7 on the 10-player list. The Saline native climbed into the top 10 on the heels of a 132-yard rushing...

University changes text message provider

By Leslie Presnall
Staff Writer
September 21, 2008

The University will change its emergency text messaging service provider beginning Oct. 1.The system allows students, staff and faculty to receive emergency alerts or information via text message on their...

Downtown Baton Rouge wins international award

By Kyle Bove
Staff Writer
September 21, 2008

The colorful Creole patterns and Louisiana-inspired art adorning directional signs in downtown Baton Rouge are doing more than helping people find their way — they're drawing the eye of the international...

University to receive funding for evacuation testing

By Louis Pelletteri III
Contributing Writer
September 21, 2008

Residents along the Gulf Coast and in Southeast Louisiana often fleeing from hurricanes and fearing evacuation traffic can breathe a sigh of relief.Professors from the College of Engineering as well as...

Miles unsure about QB situation – 6:58 p.m.

By Staff Reports
September 21, 2008

LSU coach Les Miles said Saturday that he isn't certain who will start at quarterback for Saturday's game against Mississippi State. More details to come.  

Saints lose to Denver, 34-32, in final minutes – 6:50 p.m.

By Staff Reports
September 21, 2008

DENVER – No gutsy 2-point call this week. Just a gut-wrenching close call.Martin Gramatica's 43-yard field goal try with 1:55 remaining was wide right, and the Denver Broncos escaped with a 34-32...

LSU Nos. 5, 6 in polls – 1:50 p.m.

By Staff Reports
September 21, 2008

Associated Press Top 25   Record Pts Pvs 1. Southern Cal (62) 2-0 1,621 1 2. Oklahoma 3-0 1,484 2 3. Georgia (2) 4-0 1,475 3 4. Florida (1) 3-0 1,442 4 5. LSU 3-0 1,363 6 6. Missouri 4-0 1,360 5 7....