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Lawmakers convene for legislative session, higher ed. at stake

By Brian Sibille
Staff Writer
March 11, 2012

The 2012 Regular Legislative Session begins today at noon at the State Capitol Building, and changes for students, faculty and staff at the University hang in the balance. But it will be a while until...

‘Emo’ killings raise alarms in Iraq

By The Associated Press
March 11, 2012

BAGHDAD (AP) — Young people who identify themselves as "Emos" are being brutally killed at an alarming rate in Iraq, where militias have distributed hit lists of victims and security forces say they...

Autopsy on man beaten near Tigerland inconclusive

By Lauren Duhon
Staff Writer
March 11, 2012

6:30 p.m., March 12 - Following the death of 22-year-old Gunnar Williamson, the results of his autopsy performed Monday were inconclusive, according to Sgt. Don Kelly, Baton Rouge Police Department spokesman. The...

Festive “no mail” mailbox serves little-known purpose

By Ferris McDaniel
Contributing Writer
March 11, 2012

It has watched droves of students pass without giving a notice. It has endured Louisiana's scorching summers and devastating hurricanes. It has seen Saban go and Miles arrive. A mailbox near the side entrance...

Group vows to fight sweatshops

By Marylee Williams
Contributing Writer
March 11, 2012

Courtney George went to the Student Union on Friday night prepared for a rally with markers, cardboard and scissors in hand. The international studies senior and one of the founders of the University's...

Rugby players sell themselves in hot and heavy auction

By Danielle Kelley
Staff Writer
March 11, 2012

Baton Rouge rugby players stripped down to the bare minimum Saturday night as screaming women outbid one another for a day with one of the athletes. It was all part of the annual Baton Rouge Rugby Auction....

Bell optimistic about LSU’s potential

By Brian Sibille
Staff Writer
March 11, 2012

Stuart Bell, the fourth candidate for executive vice chancellor and provost, spoke at the final candidate forum Friday, noting the value of the University and a need to continue building a better institution...

Sustainability Week kicks off today

By Danielle Kelley
Staff Writer
March 11, 2012

Students can learn different, everyday ways to protect the earth through Student Government's first Sustainability Week. Each day this week will focus on a different subject. Today, the spotlight is on...

Coping on a college budget

By Claire Caillier
Contributing Writer
March 9, 2012

Going to random meetings in order to grab free pizza or asking a freshman for a swipe into The 5 are common tactics of financially struggling college students. One-third of University students surveyed...

Representative to introduce bill requiring drug tests for welfare recipients

By Kate Mabry
Staff Writer
March 9, 2012

Following Florida's controversial decision to require drug-testing for welfare recipients, the Georgia Senate passed a bill Wednesday to require drug testing prior to receiving welfare benefits, and Louisiana...

Alumni business owners recognized in LSU 100

By Emily Herrington
Staff Writer
March 9, 2012

The University and the Stephenson Entrepreneurship Institute recently released the second edition of LSU 100, which recognizes the fastest-growing businesses that are at least 50 percent owned by a University...

Mellow Mushroom hosts benefit for cyclists

By Danielle Kelley
Staff Writer
March 8, 2012

Funk, reggae and hip-hop band Syllable Seven and New Orleans band X Definition will dish out ear candy tonight at Mellow Mushroom to help Baton Rouge cyclists and their families. A drunk driver hit cyclists...