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

By Amy Brittain
September 2, 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 2, 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 2, 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 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.

Facility Services checking basements for flooding

By Jay St. Pierre
Contributing Writer
September 1, 2008

Where there is rain, there is a chance of flooding.And that is exactly what a group of LSU facility services workers found in B-16 of Lockett Hall.Lorenzo Herold, one of numerous workers walking campus...

Hurricane Gustav crashed ashore in Louisiana on Monday, wreaking havoc on the University's campus.

WHAT A MESS: Gustav trashes University’s campus

By JJ Alcantara and Amy Brittain
September 1, 2008

For photos of storm damage on campus, click here.Hurricane Gustav slammed into Baton Rouge on Monday, leaving the University's campus and the city with much damage. The University is still working to assess...

Cooperation for Gustav better this time

By Ben Feller
The Associated Press
September 1, 2008

AUSTIN, Texas – President Bush said Monday that coordination among states and the federal government in response to Hurricane Gustav has been better than during Katrina, which devastated the Gulf...

Out-of-state students, athletes worry about potential Gustav damages

By Jay St. Pierre
Contributing Writer
September 1, 2008

For most University students, hurricanes are second nature.But for some, Hurricane Gustav is the first major storm they have experienced.Simeon Yerkun, international studies sophomore from Michigan, said...

Judson Moore, University alumni, volunteered to help at the PMAC. He started work Sunday and is expected to continue until Tuesday morning.

Quiet campus bustles with unassuming volunteerism

By Nicholas Persac
News Editor
September 1, 2008

As the Memorial Tower clock stuck midnight, few signs of life were seen on the University campus. The Student Union, Parade Ground and Quad — filled just a few days earlier by students finishing...

Football team to remain in BR during Gustav

By Amy Brittain
Chief Sports Writer
September 1, 2008

The LSU football team will remain in Baton Rouge and prepare to ride out Hurricane Gustav, Sports Information Director Michael Bonnette said Sunday.The Tigers met at 3 p.m. with coach Les Miles to watch...