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Pope Francis waves to faithful as he arrives for his weekly general audience in St. Peter's square at the Vatican, Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2013. (AP Photo/Riccardo De Luca)

Catholics fasting to show solidarity with Syrians

By William Morris September 4, 2013

As a bloody civil war rages in Syria, Pope Francis has called on Catholics around the world to fast on behalf of the Syrian people, and University students plan to take part in the movement. Bob Stine,...

Nationally Recognized Author, Mark Hertsgaard, speaks to the freshman Honor students Wed. Sept. 4, 2013, about the importance of levee biulding, global warming, and perserving the wetlands.

Writer advocates awareness, action against erosion

By Michael Tarver September 4, 2013

Mark Hertsgaard, nationally-recognized writer and reporter, claimed there are three steps that University freshman can take to combat wetland erosion in an address to incoming Honors College students Wednesday. Hertsgaard...

Oak trees provide dappled sunlight in Memorial Oak Grove, which was dedicated in 1926 for the memory of fallen soldiers in World War I.

University progresses in reauthorizing accreditation

By Gordon Brillon September 3, 2013

While the University begins a new semester and endures systemic upheaval, behind the scenes, one committee is working to ensure the University’s future by preparing for the process of reauthorization...

Local company converts ticket sales into donations

By Alexis Rebennack September 3, 2013

A University alumna created a new way for Tiger fans to sell their tickets and make it count. When tailgating takes its toll and making it to the game isn’t a reality, Charity Blip — a new...

Alligators swim in their enclosure Aug. 22, 2013 at the LSU AgCenter Aquaculture Research Station on Ben Hur Road.
 

Gator Grub: Research at new AgCenter facility studies alligator diets

By Olivia McClure September 3, 2013

Outsiders are usually wrong in assuming Louisianans have alligators in their backyards — but at the LSU AgCenter’s Aquaculture Research Station, that is exactly the case. Just down a gravel...

LSU Law School

John P. Laborde Energy Law Center to add a concentration next fall

By Fernanda Zamudio-Suaréz September 3, 2013

Following the Louisiana Board of Regents’ approval of the John P. Laborde Energy Law Center on Aug. 21, plans are already underway to make sure the program is available to students as soon as fall...

Chick-N-Grill

Chick-N-Grill moves to the Union

By Desiree Roberston September 2, 2013

As the semester begins and campus eateries are flooded in search of lunch options, returning students might notice a few changes. LSU Dining has moved Chick-N-Grill to the old Salsarita’s location,...

LSUPD Police Chief Maj. Lawrence Rabalais speaks to the press Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2012 about the University's efforts to detain William Bouvay Jr., 42, after he made a bomb threat to LSU's campus on Monday. 

SEC police departments focus on game security

By Thomas Kemp September 2, 2013

Game-day security across the Southeastern Conference could be more consistent from stadium to stadium if an executive committee is successful. In a meeting on Aug. 21, LSU Police Department Police Chief...

Chris Broussard

Broussard’s sense of humor remembered at funeral

By Andrea Gallo September 2, 2013

Chris Broussard was a goofball. With his bright, memorable smile, he wouldn’t have fit in at his funeral Monday at Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. The crowd of more than 200 or so sobbed,...

Susan Shelton, an instructor of nursing at ULL, stands holds up signs advocating better birthing options on September 2, 2013 during the Better Birth Rally at The Red Shoes on Government Street.

Rally to improve birth draws crowd on Labor Day

By Chase Lindsey September 2, 2013

While the 2013 Rally to Improve Birth was a worldwide event Monday, raising awareness to help prevent unnatural birthing methods hits home for many Baton Rouge residents. Terrie Thomas, an obstetrician...

Accounting sophomore Garrett Arceneaux, left, helps fellow accounting sophomore and first cousin Jared Arceneaux, right, with his push-up set in the UREC on January 13, 2013. They both have the New Year's resolution to meet the Navy Seal's fitness requirements just to see if they can do it.

Phase II of UREC’s redesign and expansion plans begin today

By Elizabeth Thomas September 2, 2013

With Phase II of the University Recreation Complex’s redesign plans set to begin today, students can expect more parking spots and tennis courts as soon as next semester. The 120-day project costs...

President Elect F. King Alexander listens to The Transition Advisory Team on Tuesday, April 16, 2013.

La. Supreme Court will not review LSU’s case

By Fernanda Zamudio-Suaréz August 29, 2013

The Louisiana Supreme Court declined Thursday to review the University’s case regarding making its presidental search records public and denied the University’s request for a stay. The University...