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Prop 8 Supreme Court hearing generates buzz on campus

By Fernanda Zamudio-Suaréz March 26, 2013

Campus LGBT leaders say they are hopeful the Supreme Court’s decision on Proposition 8 will help gay and lesbian achieve equality. The court case is focused on Proposition 8, the constitutional...

Plants sit underneath water sprinklers Tuesday, March 26, 2013 in the Hill Farm Teaching Facility on campus.

Horticulture class offers hands-on plant propagation experience

By Olivia McClure March 26, 2013

The field of horticulture is still growing — literally — and its latest manifestation at the University is a class where the students’ lab is a farm. Bob Mirabello, horticulture instructor,...

Studies show college-aged students most prone to texting while driving

By Zachery Carline March 26, 2013

A recent study by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention showed young American drivers are more likely to use their phones while driving, and students agree it is a common and dangerous problem. ...

Mass Communication senior Hilary Tuttle smiles with delight Sunday, March 24, 2013 after being named the 2013 Miss LSU Pageant winner in the Union Theater.

Hilary Tuttle wins 15th annual Miss LSU-USA Pageant

By Nicolas Cotten March 24, 2013

There will be no do-over after Hilary Tuttle’s sparkling victory in the 15th annual Miss LSU-USA Pageant on Sunday. The winner of the pageant, hosted by Delta Zeta sorority, automatically qualifies...

Alison Gill, the governmental affairs director for The Trevor Project, give the keynote address Saturday, March 23, 2013, at The 2013 Louisiana Queer Conference in Coates Hall.

Louisiana Queer Conference focuses on education, action

By Erin Hebert March 24, 2013

Though the theme of the 2013 Louisiana Queer Conference on Saturday was “Turning Education Into Action,” keynote speaker Alison Gill encouraged attendees to view education and action as equals. ...

A Confederate soldier retrieves the American Flag Saturday, March 23, 2013 during the reenactment of the seige of Port Hudson at Port Hudson State Historic Site.

Port Hudson holds Civil War re-enactment over the weekend

By Jonathan Olivier March 24, 2013

“Cannoneers, to your posts,” a Confederate officer cried above the chaos of rifle fire. Southern soldiers grouped into formations under orders from officers as they began to march toward the...

Louisiana Queer Conference to be held on campus Saturday

By Erin Hebert March 21, 2013

Members of the local LGBT community and their allies across the state will have the chance to unite Saturday at the third annual Louisiana Queer Conference, LAQC. Open registration for the all-day event...

Actress, Anna Kendrick sits in the LSU quad for the filming of 'Pitch Perfect'.

Jindal’s tax proposal could devastate film industry

By Jonathan Olivier March 21, 2013

Gov. Bobby Jindal’s new tax plan proposal is causing concern in film industry circles across Louisiana, and some of those affiliated with the film industry fear the possible changes will devastate...

A small plate of finger beignets and a cup of cafe au lait sits on a table Wednesday, March 20, 2013, at Coffee Call on College Drive.

Writer spends night inside Coffee Call

By Ferris McDaniel March 21, 2013

A baby yelled on one side of the room while another one chuckled. A woman with pearly white hair sat alone in a corner, lazily chewing a golden doughnut dusted in sugar as white as her locks. Students...

Students sunbathe and study in the quad Tuesday, March 19, 2013.

Campus is changing with the season

By Zachery Carline March 20, 2013

Wednesday marked the official first day of spring, and campus has already begun to transition to warmer days. The Quad is busier than it has been in months. Students pick a prime piece of real estate...

Alumni move growing Red Six Media downtown

By Jonathan Olivier March 20, 2013

Three University alumni have graduated from the Louisiana Business and Technology Center and moved their advertising agency, Red Six Media, to an office in downtown Baton Rouge at the beginning of the...

A memorial wreath hangs outside the late Dr. Egedy's office in Lockett Hall Tuesday, March 19, 2013. Dr. Egedy passed away March 15.

Math professor dies of heart attack

By Fernanda Zamudio-Suaréz March 19, 2013

Mathematics instructor and chemist Charles Egedy died of a heart attack Friday afternoon while walking the University lakes, according to mathematics chair Robert Perlis. Egedy taught Calculus II and...