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LSU Executive Vice Chancellor & Provost Stuart Bell speaks during the Student Tech Fee meeting Thursday, January 23, 2014 in Thomas Boyd Hall.

Student Tech Fee Committee meets

By Renee Barrow January 23, 2014

At the first Student Technology Fee Committee meeting of the semester, members of Information Technology Services presented a funding proposal for the 2014-15 fiscal year, which may bring major changes...

Hip-hop, R&B genres empower African-American mothers

Hip-hop, R&B genres empower African-American mothers

By Alexis Rebennack January 23, 2014

When a University professor and psychology student team up to explore the underlying themes of black motherhood in hip-hop and R&B music, the results can be empowering. Cassandra Chaney, associate...

Armed robbery at University Edge apartments leaves two injured

By Reese Perkins January 23, 2014

The Baton Rouge Police Department is investigating an armed robbery that occured at a University Edge apartments Thursday at 11 p.m. According to a press release from BRPD, three male suspects forced their...

Student Government senator Kevin Muehleman speaks Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2014 during the SG senate meeting in the Capital Chamber.

Faculty Senate, SG discuss tobacco ban

By James Richards, Jacquelyn Masse January 22, 2014

The University made significant steps forward in discussions over the soon-to-be implemented smoke-free policy on campus, with the Faculty Senate discussing logistics of the state-mandated policy and Student...

Brother Jed preaches to students Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2014 in Free Speech Plaza.

Survey finds religious intolerance lower in U.S.

By Michael Tarver January 22, 2014

Religious experts on campus agreed with a recent Pew Research study that reveals religious intolerance increased around the world with minimal changes in the Americas; however, they also recognize instances...

BASF donates $1 million to College of Engineering for lab

By Panya Kroun January 22, 2014

With the recent announcement of a new laboratory for researchers, the College of Engineering honored its recent commitment to expand its facilities. On Jan. 15, the Geismar branch of the BASF Corporation...

Paula Pennington de la Bretonne receives an honorary shirt from Pennington Biomedical Research Center executive director William T. Cefalu on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2014 at the Translational Research Clinic for Children.

Pennington launches efforts to fight obesity

By Deanna Narveson January 22, 2014

Gov. Bobby Jindal and the Pennington Biomedical Research Center announced the formation of a childhood obesity and diabetes research program Wednesday at Pennington and cut the ribbon on the opening of...

A 17-hour smoked pork shoulder sandwich topped with Carolina-style BBQ sauce and cole slaw on a brioche bun, known as the Big Pig, is one of the food items on City Pork's menu.

Alumni open homemade deli shop

By Whitney Lynn January 22, 2014

City Pork Deli and Charcuterie is taking a slice of the local restaurant industry by serving up sandwiches, bacon and salads all made from scratch, setting it apart from other Baton Rouge shops. Opened...

Paul Dietzel stands in front of his campaign headquarters Tuesday, January 21, 2014 in Baton Rouge. He is running for Congress in Louisiana's sixth congressional district.

Dietzel hopes to add to legacy

By Quint Forgey January 22, 2014

Things are looking up for 27-year-old congressional candidate Paul Dietzel II, who raised $200,000 in campaign donations in 2013 and recently made his first national media appearance Tuesday on the Fox...

Gov. Bobby Jindal joins leaders from the state's higher education systems to make an announcementabout funding for higher education in Baton Rouge Tuesday, January 21, 2014 at The E. J. Ourso College of Business

Jindal announces funding increase for higher education

By James Richards January 21, 2014

Gov. Bobby Jindal announced a $141.5 million proposed increase in higher education funding from state general funds Tuesday, standing alongside state legislators and leaders in the state’s higher...

College of Science names new dean

College of Science names new dean

By Deanna Narveson January 21, 2014

Cynthia Peterson was announced as the new dean of the College of Science on Tuesday, after a yearlong search. Beginning Aug. 1, Peterson, who is currently the associate dean of academic personnel in the...

Executive director of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Sandra Magnus speaks to LSU engineering students about their projects Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2014 in the Engineering Annex Building.

Former NASA astronaut advises students about aerospace industry

By Renee Barrow January 21, 2014

On Tuesday former NASA astronaut and current executive director of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Sandra Magnus visited the University in an effort to kickstart the University’s...