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February is citrus month for LSU Dining.

Dining halls to offer themes, superfoods for each month

By Christine Aman February 4, 2014

Every month, the University’s dining halls choose a superfood and a theme. February’s superfood is citrus, and the theme is “proud to look good.” Balanced U is the program behind...

Assistant registrar Patricia Yancey (middle right) chats with party guests during a retirement party Thursday Feb. 21, 2013 in Tiger Stadium. Yancey and her co-worker Patricia Lee are retiring at the end of this semester.

Retirement plans pose problems to faculty recruitment

By James Richards February 4, 2014

UPDATE 2/11: A previous version of this story incorrectly stated the Board Regents was working on legislation for this issue.  The University faces a serious barrier to faculty recruitment if legislative...

Ellie Schilling, center, a lawyer representing Louisiana abortion clinics, speaks at a protest outside the Department of Health and Hospitals building on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2013, in Baton Rouge, La. Abortion rights supporters say DHH issued rules that would have shut down all of the state's abortion clinics. The department rescinded the rules this week. (AP Photo/Melinda Deslatte)

Jindal, DHH rescind emergency rules for abortion clinics

By Quint Forgey February 4, 2014

Gov. Bobby Jindal and the state Department of Health and Hospitals announced late Monday night that they would be rescinding the state’s new emergency rules for abortion clinics, which were put into...

Manship School professor Jinx Broussard

Professor overcame racism to reach milestone

By Lauren Myers (Manship News Service) February 3, 2014

For University mass communication associate professor Jinx Broussard, becoming the first African-American graduate in journalism at the University was difficult. Stepping foot on campus just three years...

A stray cat perches up on the staircases inside the LSU Football Stadium Saturday, Jan. 25, 2014.

Feral Felines: Wild cats cause problems on campus, inspire groups to speak about safety

By Lyle Manion February 3, 2014

Feral cats roaming the campus at night have the University pawing for solutions, and after more than a decade of problems, it seems curiosity has not yet killed them. The animals are naturally drawn to...

Target donations achieved for rebuild

By Quint Forgey February 3, 2014

Gov. Bobby Jindal announced Monday the success of a fundraising campaign for renovations in Patrick F. Taylor Hall. Flanked by LSU President F. King Alexander and engineering dean Richard Koubek, Jindal...

Members of the LSU National Pan-Hellenic Council stomp at the MLK Performing Arts Showcase at the Union Theatre on Thursday, Jan. 24, 2013.

Black History Month celebration begins at University Tuesday

By Michael Tarver February 3, 2014

Black History Month on campus will focus on the history of African-American culture and civil rights, but it will also illuminate the work University students have done on campus, including a pageant,...

Richard Lieberman is running for United States Congress for Louisiana's sixth district.

Lieberman focuses on higher education in 6th District race

By Quint Forgey February 3, 2014

For congressional candidate Richard Lieberman, the state of higher education in the United States is a personal and pressing issue. Lieberman, who is running to represent Louisiana’s 6th Congressional...

Scott Angelle

Board of Supervisors approves new buildings

By James Richards February 2, 2014

The LSU Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Friday to approve renovations to University buildings and schematic designs for a new residence hall. The Board also voted to establish the Leveraging Innovation...

A member of Zhuang's Taichi & Kungfu Academy performs Feb. 9, 2013 during the Chinese New Year celebration in the Union Theater.

Lunar New Year Celebrated at LSU

By Michael Tarver February 2, 2014

The University’s Asian American Ambassadors celebrated the Lunar New Year for the first time on campus by tabling in Free Speech Plaza on Friday, encouraging passersby to learn more about an important...

The Symphony Orchestra closes the Concert Spectacular, the annual LSU School of Music fundraiser, in the LSU Union Theater. 

Concert Spectacular: School of Music explores musical space in annual fundraiser

By William Morris February 2, 2014

The University School of Music’s Concert Spectacular is loaded with a host of expectations, and Friday night the school did its best to live up to the title with a fast-paced and multi-faceted musical...