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Journalists, activists to speak at civil rights forum today

By Nicolas Cotten April 17, 2013

A group of renowned civil rights activists, journalists and historians will speak today at the Civil Rights Forum in the Holliday Forum of the Journalism Building to discuss their roles in civil rights...

Louisiana public opinion differs from the rest of the nation

By Zachery Carline April 16, 2013

The recently released 2013 Louisiana Survey shows, in conjunction with other polls, that Louisianians are less likely than the rest of the United States to support gay marriage, marijuana legalization...

Former Louisiana governors to speak at Business Education Complex today

By Staff Reports April 16, 2013

Four former Louisiana governors will speak at a panel discussion at 1 p.m. today in the rotunda of the Business Education Complex in honor of PAISA Day, hosted by the LSU Public Administration Institute...

Comment period open for new downtown River Center Branch Library

By Jonathan Olivier April 16, 2013

Schematic designs have been released for the new River Center Branch Library downtown, which gives Baton Rouge residents a glimpse of what the building may look like when it is projected to be completed...

Venezuela-native and Venezuela-sympathetic LSU students gather in protest in front of the Memorial Tower Tuesday, April 16, 2013. They are protesting the most recent presidential election and want a vote recount.

Venezuelan students protest for election votes recount

By Fernanda Zamudio-Suaréz April 16, 2013

Venezuelan students gathered in front of the bell tower Tuesday in solidarity with thousands worldwide against the recent and allegedly corrupt election of Venezuela’s President-elect Nicolas Maduro. ...

One of the blast sites on Boylston Street near the finish line of the 2013 Boston Marathon is investigated and guarded by police in the wake of two blasts in Boston Monday, April 15, 2013. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Boston Marathon bombing kills three, injures over 130

By The Associated Press April 15, 2013

BOSTON (AP) — Two bombs exploded in the crowded streets near the finish line of the Boston Marathon on Monday, killing three people and injuring more than 130 in a bloody scene of shattered glass...

Firefighters tend to a man following an explosion at the finish line of the Boston Marathon in Boston, Monday, April 15, 2013. Two bombs exploded at the Boston Marathon finish line Monday killing at least two people injuring dozens. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Students, families affected by Boston Marathon tragedy

By Jonathan Olivier April 15, 2013

Three University athletic training students volunteering at the Boston Marathon with University professor Ray Castle were present during the deadly explosions Monday, and according to Associate Vice Chancellor...

Legislation proposes to ban use of social media while driving

By Fernanda Zamudio-Suaréz April 15, 2013

Facebook status updates and the latest Instagram selfie taken on the go will have to wait if a potential new state law goes into effect that will prevent social media use while driving. Under Sen. Dale...

LSU students help Habitat for Humanity build a home for the Miles family April 15, 2013, on Elvin Drive.

LSU Greeks and Habitat for Humanity build houses for two Baton Rouge families

By Camille Stelly April 15, 2013

The University’s Greek community has joined forces with Habitat for Humanity of Greater Baton Rouge for an eight-day blitz to build two houses for two Baton Rouge families by Saturday. In the eight...

Three cranes rise above Tiger Stadium on Monday, April 15, 2013.

Tiger Stadium renovations ahead of schedule

By Gabrielle Braud April 15, 2013

The pounding of construction heard across campus this semester is the sweet sound of a bigger football stadium, rising from the dust to the tune of $70 million dollars as Tiger Stadium renovations near...

One of the blast sites on Boylston Street near the finish line of the 2013 Boston Marathon is investigated and guarded by police in the wake of two blasts in Boston Monday, April 15, 2013. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

2 killed as 2 bombs explode at Boston Marathon

By Jimmy Golen, Associated Press April 15, 2013

BOSTON (AP) — Two bombs exploded in the packed streets near the finish line of the Boston Marathon on Monday, killing two people and injuring more than 80 in a terrifying scene of shattered glass,...

Michael Wayne Atha, known by his stage name Yelawolf, enters the stage April 14, 2013 during Groovin' on the Grounds at the LSU Parade Grounds.

YelaWolf walks off stage, refused to “keep it clean”

By Judah Robinson April 14, 2013

With an estimated crowd of 13,000 attendees, performances, festivities and crime commandeered the Parade Ground at Saturday’s annual free concert Groovin’ on the Grounds. YelaWolf, a rapper...