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LSU Ag Center employee Lauren Hull, center, auctions off a bike Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2012, at the bike auction held near Free Speech Alley.

Bike auction, repairs set for Thursday

By Camille Stelly October 29, 2013

Students will have the opportunity to purchase unclaimed bikes as well as get bike repairs Thursday between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Tower Drive in front of the Student Union during the annual bike auction. Student...

Freshman enrollment increases in computer science program

By Elizabeth Thomas October 29, 2013

The University’s computer science degree within the College of Engineering has seen the biggest jump in freshman enrollment in five years which University officials directly attribute to IBM’s...

Fresh produce from Whole Foods.

Food Rules: Federal food safety rules to be updated

By Olivia McClure October 29, 2013

The safety of America’s food has been guaranteed by the same federal regulations for nearly a century. That will change, however, once rules for enforcing the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA)...

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....

Professor appointed as ORED Vice Chancellor

Professor appointed as ORED Vice Chancellor

By Gordon Brillon October 29, 2013

Longtime University School of Veterinary Medicine professor and researcher Gus Kousoulas has been named associate vice chancellor of research and economic development. Kousoulas will be in charge of securing...

Mary Beth Tinker discusses student press rights Monday, October 28, 2013 in the Holliday Forum.

Tinker discusses iconic Supreme Court case, free speech

By Christine Aman October 28, 2013

Students’ arguments about whose high school dress code was more strict would likely lose the battle to Mary Beth Tinker, who was suspended for wearing a black armband. Tinker — who won the...

The Information Technology Residential College James F. Broussard Hall will be the new Career Discovery Residential College in the Fall of 2014.

Career discovery to replace IT Res College in Broussard

By Desiree Roberston October 28, 2013

Starting next fall, incoming students will have more resources to help them pick a major and career with the introduction of the Career Discovery Residential College in Broussard Hall. The new residential...

Larry King (left) interviews former Governor Edwin Edwards (center) and Leo Honeycutt (right) on Sunday, September 8, 2013 in the LSU Union Theater.

A&E premieres Edwards’ reality show

By Kylie Shae Keyser October 28, 2013

“The Governor’s Wife,” a new A&E reality TV series, premieres this Sunday and stars Former La. Gov. Edwin Edwards. The show is about Edwards’ new 34-year-old wife Trina Grimes...

Roadwork on Tower and S. Stadium drive nearing completion

By Gabrielle Braud October 28, 2013

Peace will soon be restored at the intersection of South Campus and Tower drives as construction is on schedule to be completed in about three weeks, said Gary Graham, director of Parking and Transportation...

La Divina Italian Cafe, located on 3535 Perkins Road, Suite 360, opens this fall.

New Orleans gelato shop to open in Baton Rouge

By Alexis Rebennack October 28, 2013

Baton Rouge is adding a new flavor to its palate. La Divina Italian Cafe is opening its fourth gelato shop and cafe Nov. 8 in the new Acadian Village Shopping Center on Perkins Rd. — its first store...

Alcoholics Anonymous offers support to students

Alcoholics Anonymous offers support to students

By Desiree Roberston October 28, 2013

As the number of students in alcoholic recovery increases, this semester the University has responded by allowing Alcoholics Anonymous meetings at 7 p.m. every Wednesday in the Student Union to help students...

A navy blue Chevrolet Camaro decorates the "No Parking" curb Friday in front of the East Laville Honors House.

Parking appeals board encourages students to make their case

By Gabrielle Braud October 28, 2013

At the end of a long day of class, the last thing students want to find on their windshield is a pesky yellow envelope, compliments of Parking and Transportation Services. However, with the parking bedlam...