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Board of Sups delays vote on chairman-elect

By Leslie Presnall
Staff Writer
August 29, 2008

Tempers flared and voices raised Thursday as the LSU Board of Supervisors delayed an election for chairman-elect until the next meeting.Eight members voted in favor of Alvin Kimble of Baton Rouge, who...

University officials discuss plans to prepare for Tropical Storm Gustav. The storm is expected to strengthen into a hurricane and make landfall early next week somewhere along the Gulf Coast.

The University administration plans for Gustav

By Lindsey Meaux
Staff Writer
August 29, 2008

To see a video on the administrator's meeting, click here. University officials from across campus met Thursday to discuss progress in preparation for Tropical Storm Gustav.Decisions concerning possible...

 

Saturday’s game moved to 10 a.m.

By Staff Reports
August 29, 2008

The Tigers' season opener against Appalachian State has been rescheduled for 10 a.m., according to Michael Bonnette, LSU sports information director.It was initially slated to begin at 4 p.m.----Contact...

University doesn’t anticipate Katrina-like environment this time

By
August 29, 2008

Administrators from throughout the University are preparing to keep campus functioning if Hurricane Gustav follows its projected path and makes landfall in Louisiana. Emergency Operations Center teams...

Classes canceled, Unversity closed Tuesday

By Lindsey Meaux
Staff Writer
August 29, 2008

The University will be closed Tuesday as a safety measure for Tropical Storm Gustav, forecast to be a Category 3 hurricane, according to a University news release.All University sanctioned activities are...

Martin outlines overview of University’s plans for Gustav

By Lindsey Meaux
August 29, 2008

Chancellor Michael Martin, during the filming of a television broadcast message for students, said Saturday's 10 a.m. football game with Appalachian State would not interfere with the University's preparations...

Vet professor: Mike the Tiger has special evacuation plan

By Lindsey Meaux
Staff Writer
August 29, 2008

The fate of the University's beloved multi-million dollar mascot Mike the Tiger remains uncertain as Tropical Storm Gustav, forecast to be a Category 3 hurricane, closes in on the Gulf Coast.David Baker,...

University adjusts drop date, academic calendar

By Lindsey Meaux
August 29, 2008

Because of canceled classes Tuesday, the University has made adjustments to the academic calendar. The last day to drop courses without receiving a W grade is now Wednesday, Sept. 3.The last day to receive...

 

AgCenter active in educating Louisiana houseowners

By Charles Schully
Contributing Writer
August 28, 2008

In 2005, the LaHouse — a University AgCenter educational outreach program showcasing energy-efficient and storm-resistant building alternatives for local homeowners and contractors — was in...

Report: Nicholson Apartments are ‘slated for demolition’

By Katie Kennedy
Staff Writer
August 28, 2008

Nicholson Apartments are "slated for demolition," according to an interim report from the Economic Research Associate's, a group hired by the University to evaluate the stretch of land including Alex Box...

Tiger Concessions big task for director Wallace

By Sean Griffin
Contributing Writer
August 28, 2008

Before most Tiger tailgaters have set up their tents or heat up a pot of gumbo, workers are beginning what could be up to a 20-hour work day in Tiger Stadium.Tiger fans only see football concessions for...

Gameday traffic updates could ease congestion

By Ellen Zielinski
Contributing Writer
August 28, 2008

The excitement of football season can be quickly lost when fans think about finding a parking spot – or even worse – leaving after the game. But this year may be different. The Baton Rouge...