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Biological science associate professor Brent Christner holds a sample of ice from Antarctica on Wednesday, October 30, 2013 in the Life Sciences building.

Arctic Blues: Government shutdown affects University science research

By Jonathan Olivier October 31, 2013

The 16-day federal government shutdown has ended, but its effects are still reverberating through circles within the University. Brent Christner, associate professor of biological sciences, should be preparing...

Framed pictures of self-taught folk artist Clementine Hunter hang in the LSU Museum of Art. Hunter's paintings often described her life working on a plantation. The Museum's exhibit runs through March 2013.

Program exposes kids to art

By Michael Tarver October 31, 2013

The LSU Museum of Art started a new program this fall to educate White Hills Elementary pre-K through first grade students in art and to inspire them to think critically. Coordinator of School and...

In this May 8, 2013 photo, artwork is shown at Masks y Mas, an Albuquerque shop that sells 'Day of the Dead' art year round. (AP Photo/Russell Contreras)

Mexican holiday different than Halloween

By William Morris October 31, 2013

As Mexican culture further permeates the U.S. with a population and immigration boom, many Americans mistakenly believe that the Day of the Dead, or Dia de los Muertos, is simply a Mexican version of Halloween. Day...

Instagram

Instagram expands list of censored hashtags

By Kylie Shae Keyser October 31, 2013

#iPhone, #loseweight, #photography, #hardcore, #petite. What do all of these hashtags have in common? They are all censored on Instagram. This week the photo sharing social media network revised its list...

Speakers explain filmmaking techniques

By Renee Barrow October 31, 2013

The Center for Computation and Technology is now providing students with an opportunity to see how blockbuster visual effects are created. The Digital Media Arts and Engineering, Cultural Computing and...

Engineering students feel disadvantage with scheduling

By Gordon Brillon October 30, 2013

Class scheduling is a stressful time for all students, but some have found the rigors of their college’s scheduling process creates even more of a burden. Students in the College of Engineering have...

New online masters program offered at University

By Michael Tarver October 30, 2013

Students looking to get a master of education degree can now do so at the comfort of their computer. The new program in Educational Leadership, which is offered through LSU Online and the College of Human...

Supercomputer brings interactive capabilities

By Renee Barrow October 30, 2013

Melete, another addition to the Center for Computation and Technology’s supercomputer family, provides new academic research opportunities for graduate and undergraduate students alike. The supercomputer,...

Mayor-President Melvin L. "Kip" Holden dons a cowboy hat and speaks during the 2014 Bayou Country Superfest Press Conference on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2013 in Stadium Club North of Tiger Stadium.

George Strait, Reba McEntire headline 2014 Superfest lineup

By Alexis Rebennack October 30, 2013

Big names and an even bigger weekend are planned for Bayou Country Superfest’s five-year anniversary. The 2014 lineup includes George Strait, Luke Bryan, Jason Aldean, Reba McEntire, Eric Church,...

2014 Bayou Country Superfest lineup announced

By Alexis Rebennack October 30, 2013

Big names and an even bigger weekend are planned for Bayou Country Superfest’s fifth year anniversary. The 2014 lineup includes George Strait, Luke Bryan, Jason Aldean, Reba McEntire, Eric Church,...

 

Underage, binge drinking down at University

By Desiree Roberston October 29, 2013

Since the introduction of My Student Body eight years ago, the University has seen a decrease in risky drinking habits. MSB is a required online interactive prevention education course for incoming students....

LSU Engineering

Baton Rouge among top metro areas for engineers

By Jonathan Olivier October 29, 2013

The University College of Engineering is helping to shape the growing industrial section of Louisiana’s economy. According to NerdScholar, a website committed to higher education issues, engineering...