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University offers new graduate certificate

By Olivia McClure October 18, 2013

A new materials science and engineering graduate certificate program at the University is designed to give students an interdisciplinary edge in academics and careers. To obtain a certificate, the student...

Greeks flash back for HC week

By Deanna Narveson October 17, 2013

The Greek Board of Directors will host a basketball tournament and lawn decorating competition next week as part of this year’s Homecoming theme “Geauxing Back in Time.” “We are...

Student starts nonprofit for African-American high schoolers

By Elizabeth Thomas October 17, 2013

A University student’s teaching experience at a local high school has driven her to start a nonprofit organization aimed at helping African-American high school students. In August 2012, political...

Pumpkins are displayed on a shelf Thursday at LSU Dining's "Eat Local" Farmer's Market next to the LSU Union Square.

Farmers market debuted Thursday

By Desiree Roberston October 17, 2013

Students no longer have to look farther than campus for farm-fresh, seasonal produce. University Dining debuted the new farmers market, located at The Plaza in the University’s Union Square near...

Firefighters try to remove the side of the roof of the Huey P. Long Fieldhouse on Thursday, October 17, 2013.

Huey P. Long Field House roof ignites

Hotter than ever, the Huey P. Long Field House caught fire Thursday afternoon. Construction on the roof of the Field House caused a small fire around 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, according to Robert Combs, Baton...

ISMD now available to graduate students

ISMD now available to graduate students

By Jonathan Olivier October 17, 2013

Minority and underrepresented graduate students at the University now have the chance to participate in the Initiative for Maximizing Student Development program, previously only available to undergraduates. Students...

Firefighters try to remove the side of the roof of the Huey P. Long Fieldhouse on Thursday, October 17, 2013.

Huey P. Long Fieldhouse roof catches fire

By Gordon Brillon October 17, 2013

Faculty and students evacuated the Huey P. Long Field House around 2:00 p.m. on Thursday after a fire alarm. LSU Police Department spokesman Capt. Cory Lalonde said the fire is under control at this time. Lalonde...

Tiger Bites offers free food from local eateries

By Elizabeth Thomas October 16, 2013

With a space four times as large as last year’s, Tiger Bites was bigger than ever this year. Students were able to taste free samples from 16 vendors located on campus and the surrounding Baton Rouge...

LSU president and chancellor F. King Alexander speaks before the Baton Rouge Rotary Club on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2013 at Boudreaux's.

Alexander stressed importance of higher education

By Fernanda Zamudio-Suaréz October 16, 2013

Halfway through LSU President F. King Alexander’s first full semester at the University, he is looking to the future of higher education and the University. Alexander spoke Wednesday at the Rotary...

Exxon Mobil donates $65k to University

By Gordon Brillon October 16, 2013

Exxon Mobil donated $65,000 to the LSU Foundation last Tuesday, continuing a trend of heavy interaction between the University and the energy giant over the past decades. At the presentation of the donation...

courtesy of Carter Clark

Student learns about sustainability in Panama jungle

By Alexis Rebennack October 16, 2013

From the concrete jungle of Baton Rouge to the wilderness of Panama and back, one University student is hoping to share her experience with others. For three months, international studies senior Carter...

Illegal file sharing numbers decrease

By Renee Barrow October 16, 2013

Since last spring, Information Technology Services has seen a significant decrease in illegal file sharing problems. “There were times when we would see between 30 and 40 per month,” said James...