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

By JJ Alcantara
September 2, 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 2, 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 2, 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 2, 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 2, 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 2, 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 2, 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...

A line of students extends out the door of the 459 Commons dining hall Tuesday morning. The dining hall is the only one open on campus and will be operating with a limited menu from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. until the EOC's emergency order is lifted.

459 Commons dining hall is open, not to public – 9:20 a.m.

By Jay St. Pierre
Contributing Writer
September 2, 2008

*EDITOR'S NOTE* The Daily Reveille would like to clarify that 459 Commons dining hall is not open to the public, according to the EOC.   Broken tree limbs and power outages around campus did not stop...

Gustav hits UREC hard – 9:05 p.m.

By JJ Alcantara
September 2, 2008

Hundreds of University students go into the University Student Recreational Complex everyday, but it may be weeks -- even months -- before students can enjoy a game of basketball or run around the indoor...

SG President: Newsletter to go out to students – 11:25 a.m.

By JJ Alcantara
September 2, 2008

Student Government President Colorado Robertson said University officials are planning to print a newsletter to be distributed on campus and to off-campus apartments with information on what is going on...

Stately oak toppled in Quad

By Nicholas Persac
September 2, 2008

Hurricane Gustav uprooted an oak tree in the Quad in front of Allen Hall. More than 12,000 live oak trees continue growing across the campus they shade.The LSU Foundation preserves and protects these oaks'...

KLSU 91.1 FM: Reveille Radio newscast – 3:50 p.m.

By James Haralson
Reveille Radio Director
September 2, 2008

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