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Mallory Estopinal, third year architecture student, stands in the flooded student studio space Wednesday, April 24, 2013 in the basement of Atkinson Hall.

Harsh rain floods campus buildings Wednesday

By Nicolas Cotten April 24, 2013

Atkinson and Allen halls, along with other buildings on campus, were flooded following the harsh rains around 10 a.m. Wednesday, according to building directors Erica Hinyard and Richard Landry. According...

Trash floats in Bayou Duplantier Tuesday, April 23, 2013 near the University Lakes. Trash has accumulated here after flowing through Corporation Canal, which runs through campus.

Trash in waterways near campus neglected

By Jonathan Olivier April 24, 2013

Plastic bottles, shopping bags and foam packages are just a few of the items that litter waterways on campus and around Baton Rouge and can often clog drains and float downstream.  Baton Rouge’s...

Robert Dick plays his flute in the School of Music Tuesday, April 23, 2013. He will be performing as a guest during a recital April 24 from 7:30-10:00 PM.

Robert Dick brings musical innovation to campus

By Fernanda Zamudio-Suaréz April 24, 2013

Flutist, composer and musical innovator Robert Dick has often been called a visionary for transforming the sound of the flute and merging the world of classical music with new jazz. Dick taught a guest...

Cigarette tax fails in House, students react

By Fernanda Zamudio-Suaréz April 23, 2013

Louisiana residents settling their nicotine craving with cigarettes can breathe easy — a proposal to increase cigarette taxes from 36 to 68 cents was rejected by the House tax committee Tuesday. ...

Assistant professor Laura Stewart’s kinesiology class jogs Tuesday in front of the Huey P. Long Fieldhouse. They are running the Kentucky Derby Marathon in support of Boston.

Students to run Kentucky marathon to support Boston

By Jonathan Olivier April 23, 2013

As the terrorist attack at the Boston Marathon played before the nation’s eyes April 15, people from across the nation sought to support those who were affected. University students are continuing...

All eyes on eye care, Bill 527

By Gabrielle Braud April 23, 2013

Some University students will have their eyes on the prize today as a bill goes to the House floor for debate regarding whether optometrists will be allowed to perform certain surgeries without going to...

Students say online classes are easier, convenient

By McKenzie Womack April 23, 2013

As the University attempts to stay relevant and increase online learning opportunities, students say online courses are easier and more convenient. The University currently offers online learning for...

Advertising seniors win first place at National Student Advertising Competition

By Alyson Gaharan April 23, 2013

After an entire semester of preparation, a team of seven advertising seniors took home the first place award at the District 7 National Student Advertising Competition this weekend – the first time...

Members of the strategic game club play a card game April 12, 2013 in East Laville Hall.

Students make friends, foes through board games

By Olivia McClure April 23, 2013

A student organization all about board games probably sounds geekish — but that’s OK, according to members of the University’s Strategic Games Club. Mark DiTusa, physics and chemistry...

LGBT community ponders future center

By Erin Hebert April 22, 2013

While recent events regarding the funding of Texas A&M’s Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Resource Center have sparked controversy, members of LSU’s own LGBT community may have to...

Associate professor Elaine Maccio is pushing for University health benefits among faculty members in domestic partnerships.

Professor faces struggle for equality

By Judah Robinson April 22, 2013

Elaine Maccio comes to work every day, teaches her classes and conducts research just like any other University professor. However, unlike many of her colleagues, she faces an unusual burden. Maccio worries...

Cokie Roberts, known for her work at NPR and ABC News, will give the keynote address at the University's 2013 commencement ceremony.

Cokie Roberts to give keynote commencement address

By Alyson Gaharan April 22, 2013

ABC News Political Commentator and NPR Senior News Analyst Cokie Roberts will deliver the University’s keynote commencement address at 2 p.m. May 16, the University announced in a news release Monday...