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Preparations begin for Hurricane Ike – 3:37 p.m.

By Staff Reports
September 8, 2008

Gov. Bobby Jindal has requested federal aid in preparation for Hurricane Ike's landfall.Jindal declared a state of emergency Sunday, according to Governor's Office news releases. The state of emergency...

Affected students may get financial aid – 6:35 p.m.

By Staff Reports
September 8, 2008

Students experiencing financial hardship because of Hurricane Gustav may be eligible for aid through the Office of Undergraduate Admissions and Student Aid.Affected students should visit, e-mail or call...

Alleva: Atlanta a viable option for Saturday’s game — 3:13 p.m.

By Casey Gisclair
September 8, 2008

With Hurricane Ike forecast to enter the Gulf of Mexico late Tuesday evening, LSU athletic director Joe Alleva updated the status of the Tigers' game against North Texas. "Our number one priority...

University announces changes to academic calendar – 6:10 p.m.

By Staff Reports
September 8, 2008

The Office of Academic Affairs and the University Emergency Operations Center announced the amended fall 2008 academic calendar via broadcast e-mail Monday night.The University's closure last week because...

Students fled the Gulf Coast for Gustav

By Lindsey Meaux
Staff Writer
September 8, 2008

Amy Cammarata, microbiology junior, spent a week living in a closet during Hurricane Gustav.Students evacuated to numerous locations during the storm — including places as close as the greater Baton...

No decision on Saturday’s game expected today – 11:56 a.m.

By Staff Reports
September 8, 2008

LSU officials announced early this morning that no decision on the location of Saturday's football game will be made today. The Tigers are scheduled to face North Texas on Saturday night in Tiger Stadium....

Ike likely to make landfall in Texas

By Lindsey Meaux
Staff Writer
September 8, 2008

Hurricane Ike is making his way into the Gulf and is causing concern that the Louisiana coast will face two major hurricanes within weeks of each other.Ike, forecast to be a Category 3 hurricane, is expected...

Volunteers wash clothes for 250 evacuees

By Leslie Presnall
Staff Writer
September 8, 2008

Student volunteers spent hours Sunday and Monday nights perfecting a new laundry system for evacuees in the PMAC.The PMAC turned into a special needs medical shelter during Hurricane Gustav. More than...

Students share feelings on storm, Saturday classes

By Kyle Bove
Staff Writer
September 8, 2008

University students returned to class Monday with fallen trees cleared and power restored on campus.Witnessing only remnants of the destruction Hurricane Gustav caused the University last week, students...

Highland Road to close this evening – 4:36 p.m.

By Staff Reports
September 8, 2008

The University's Emergency Operations Center announced today that Highland Road will be closed from Lee Drive to Staring Lane this evening and possibly for several days . The road will be closed as workers...

MOA forced to reschedule events – 3:53 p.m.

By Staff Reports
September 8, 2008

The LSU Museum of Art has rescheduled several events due to closures forced by Hurricane Gustav's landfall last Monday."LSU Art Past and Present," has been moved to Thursday, Sept. 18 at 6 p.m., according...

Live After Five concert rescheduled — 1:10 p.m.

By Staff Reports
September 8, 2008

The Live After Five concert scheduled for Sept. 12 has been moved to Nov. 7 because of Hurricane Gustav recovery efforts. The rescheduled concert date will feature the band Stormy, according to a news...