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Three lanes of traffic pass on Feb. 18, 2013, on Interstate 10 near the Siegen Lane exit.

I-10 construction makes progress

By Jonathan Olivier February 18, 2013

Drivers frequenting the interstate corridor from the I-10 and I-12 split to Siegen Lane will now have six lanes in full operation, marking the beginning of the end of the overdue widening project. The...

Louisiana poised for future economic growth

By Jonathan Olivier February 17, 2013

Louisiana’s economy is performing well compared to the rest of the nation, according to the Louisiana Economic Development office, and the trend is expected to continue for the next few years. A...

An oak tree stands in the quad Thursday, Feb. 14, 2013.

University trees gain protection through new title

By Gabrielle Braud February 17, 2013

The Arbor Day Foundation has named LSU a 2012 Tree Campus USA University, a designation recognizing the value of the University’s trees and the benefits they provide, said Fred Fellner, assistant...

University students create anti-bullying campaign

By Erin Hebert February 17, 2013

Five University students are hoping to end bullying, and they are making their case through a national public relations competition. Manship School students Jacquelyn Duhon, Chelsea Moreau, Catherine...

Volunteers round up derelict crab traps at rodeos

By Olivia McClure February 17, 2013

Fishing gear lost at sea will be wrangled to shore with help from the University during upcoming derelict crab trap rodeos. Julie Anderson, renewable natural resources professor and fisheries specialist,...

Local musician Joel Willson plays Friday, Feb. 15, 2013 during Spontaneous Combustion at the Stockade Bed & Breakfast on Highland Road.

Spontaneous Combustion art event held Friday

By Jonathan Olivier February 17, 2013

Improvisation was the name of the game Friday night at Spontaneous Combustion, an art event that paired local musicians and artists at the Stockade Bed and Breakfast on Highland Road A small audience...

Oceanography graduate student Andrew Tweel explains the contents of his poster to another student Friday, Feb. 15, 2013, in the Energy Coast and Environment building.

Wetland symposium ponders solutions to coastal loss

By Fernanda Zamudio-Suaréz February 17, 2013

The Student Wetland Society raised awareness for wetland problems and research efforts Friday at the third biennial Student Wetland Symposium. All students were encouraged to attend the series of presentations...

Ambassador Martin Palouš speaks Thursday, Feb. 14, 2013 in front of the Hill Memorial Library after his talk on Vaclav Havel: Resisting Tyranny and Making the Velvet Revolution.

Czech Revolutionary Martin Palouš talks liberation

By Fernanda Zamudio-Suaréz February 14, 2013

Former Czech ambassador and revolutionary Martin Palouš described how important youthful spirits during revolutions, particularly in regard to the Velvet Revolution. Velvet Revolution leader and...

LSU Greek Life launches new iPhone app

By Camille Stelly February 14, 2013

The Greek community and non-Greek community now have a new way to connect through the LSU Greeks application for the iPhone. The application includes an interactive map of the fraternity and sorority...

Accounting course helps students with taxes

By Shannon Roberts February 14, 2013

Students and community members seeking help with filing their taxes or getting refunds need look no further than the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program on the University’s campus. Finance...

Van Heerden, University reach settlement

By Staff Reports February 14, 2013

Former faculty member and coastal researcher Ivor van Heerden settled a lawsuit against the University out-of-court Monday, according to court records reported by The Advocate. Jill Craft, van Heerden’s...

The place where Taco Bell used to be stands unoccupied Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2013.

Taco Bell leaves 459 Commons

By Zachery Carline February 13, 2013

Students living on campus will now have to find a new place for their “fourth meal” — the Taco Bell in 459 Outtakes will live no más. LSU Dining’s contract with the Taco...