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Website compares apartment prices

Website compares apartment prices

By Christine Aman January 21, 2014

A new tool is making its way around campus, helping students make choices on appropriate apartment prices and the necessity of roommates. The Average Rent Calculator is a function of Splitwise, a Rhode...

Runners assemble at the starting line Saturday afternoon for the Tigers Against Trafficking 5K Run/Walk event at the Parade Ground.

Student group works to end human trafficking

By Quint Forgey January 21, 2014

The issue of human trafficking is back on Baton Rouge’s radar following the Jan. 14 arrests of two women accused of prostituting a 16-year-old girl out of the Calloway Inn on Mead Road. The grim...

Fatal palm tree disease identified in Louisiana

Fatal palm tree disease identified in Louisiana

By Alexis Rebennack January 21, 2014

The fatal disease of palms known as Texas Phoenix palm decline — or TPPD — was positively confirmed in Louisiana last month, according to LSU AgCenter plant doctor Raj Singh. The disease was...

Event advocates more women in physics field

By Panya Kroun January 20, 2014

The University Society of Physics Students hosted a conference this weekend to promote networking and solidarity between undergraduate women majoring in physics. The three-year-old South Central Conference...

University uses driving simulator for vehicle-to-vehicle research

By Renee Barrow January 20, 2014

While some students may think Patrick F. Taylor Hall is made up of typical lecture halls and engineering classrooms, they may not know about the driving simulator on the second floor. Sherif Ishak, professor...

Integration exhibit opens at Hill Memorial Library

By Levi Bankston January 20, 2014

A new exhibition opening today at Hill Memorial Library showcases the historic trail to racial integration and the progression of civil rights at the University and in Baton Rouge. The goal of the exhibition...

Supporters of gun rights listen to speakers Sunday, Jan. 19, 2014 at the Gun Rights Across America rally in front of the Louisiana state capitol building.

Stand Your Ground rally promotes gun rights

By Deanna Narveson January 20, 2014

Within sight of the finish line of Sunday’s Louisiana Marathon, on the steps of the state Capitol, Gun Rights Across America held its second annual Stand Your Ground rally. At every State Capitol...

Paul Dietzel speaks to Baton Rouge constituents at a rally to support his congressional bid Friday, January 17, 2014 at the Renaissance Baton Rouge Hotel.

Dietzel kicks off congressional campaign with support from Herman Cain

By Quint Forgey January 20, 2014

Paul Dietzel II, a 27-year-old Republican congressional candidate and University alumnus, tried to keep things fresh at his 2014 Campaign Kickoff by playing up his youth and potential for “bold,...

Several injured in Tigerland brawl

By Reese Perkins January 20, 2014

At least 50 people were involved in a brawl at Tigerland around 2 a.m. on Sunday, according to the Baton Rouge Police Department. BRPD spokesman Cpl. Don Coppola Jr. said the brawl, which occurred on 1115...

Alice Leotta, age 8, participates in a tree climbing event during Arbor Day at Burden on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2014 at the LSU AgCenter Botanic Gardens.

Back to the Roots: Forestry Club celebrates Louisiana Arbor Day

By William Morris January 20, 2014

Members of the Forestry Club proudly count themselves among students seeking an unusual educational experience , and festivities honoring Louisiana’s state-wide Arbor Day, which occurs at a different...

Police: 50 involved in Tigerland brawl

By Staff Report January 19, 2014

A fight outside of Tigerland Saturday night involved at least 50 people and left several injured, according to Baton Rouge Police Department. BRPD spokesperson Cpl. L’Jean McKneely said he could...

Howard announced as LSU Alexandria chancellor

By Deanna Narveson January 17, 2014

Daniel Howard has been selected as the next chancellor of LSU Alexandria today by LSU President F. King Alexander announced that Howard is a tenured full professor at Arkansas State University and previously...