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United Students Against Sweatshops petitions Martin for workers’ rights

By Rachel Warren
Staff Writer
May 3, 2012

A dozen students gathered at Memorial Tower on Thursday morning with one goal in mind: to change the way the University monitors the construction of its licensed products. Members of United Students Against...

Students help girls’ self-esteem

A group of University students will encourage junior high girls to be positive about themselves during the Girls on the Run 5K relay Saturday at the Pennington Biomedical Research Center. Students in associate...

LSU Chancellor Mike Martin expresses his opposition the bill that would allow firearms at the Faculty Senate meeting on Thursday.

Resolution to keep campus free from firearms passes

By Rachel Warren
Staff Writer
May 3, 2012

The Faculty Senate voted unanimously Thursday afternoon to pass a resolution to keep the campus a "firearm-free zone" despite any changes proposed to the state's constitution. A bill regarding gun-carrying...

Legislation to include Cajun French translation heads to Senate

By Kate Mabry
Staff Writer
May 3, 2012

Louisiana's official bilingual status just got a little more inclusive. Legal documents translated from English to French will now also be translated to Cajun French whenever possible, according to a recently...

Ph.D.s increase earning potential

Students have heard it before: actively working in one's field of study yields more money than going into academia. At the University, the average faculty member makes approximately $69,067, according...

La. House of Representatives fails to pass bike legislation

By Lauren Duhon
Staff Writer
May 3, 2012

The Louisiana House of Representatives failed to pass legislation that would allow bicyclists to ride on sidewalks. The bill, which was drafted by Rep. Stephen Ortego, D-Carencro, was designed to alleviate...

Administration position remains open

By Brian Sibille
Staff Writer
May 2, 2012

The search for a new vice chancellor of research and economic development is still under way after Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost Jack Hamilton chose none of the three potential candidates. College...

Kinesiology junior Craig Verdin dives in front of the ball Tuesday on the Parade Ground.

Student participates in USA Deaf Soccer Camp

By Claire Caillier
Staff Writer
May 2, 2012

After 15 years of hard work and training, a University student with a hearing impairment got the chance to play soccer with some of the top athletes in the nation. Kinesiology junior Craig Verdin, a goalkeeper,...

Plays about LGBT issues from all over the country shown at Studio Theatre

Hundreds of one-act plays from across the country poured into the theatre department last semester, and six of those are making their debut at the 7th annual OUTWORKS Festival. OUTWORKS is part of the...

Sen. Neil Riser (center), R-Columbia, accepts congratulations from bill opponent Rep. Roy Burrell (left), D-Shreveport on Wednesday at the Louisiana State Capitol.

Gun bill continues progress through Legislature

By Brian Sibille
Staff Writer
May 2, 2012

A controversial bill in the state Legislature regarding gun-carrying laws is moving forward and possibly paving the way for fewer firearm restrictions. After tremendous support in the Senate, the bill,...

Electrical engineering design project to aid track team

By Paul Braun
Contributing Writer
May 2, 2012

It's not often that engineers find themselves in athletic facilities, but the product of an electrical engineering senior design project will soon be a fixture in LSU's Bernie Moore Track Stadium. Electrical...

Abortion heartbeat legislation passes through Senate

By Kate Mabry
Staff Writer
May 2, 2012

Women seeking an abortion may be forced to listen to the heartbeat of the fetus before the procedure is performed if a bill in the Louisiana legislature is made into law. The state Senate recently passed...