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LSU professor cracks the case of Hitchcock’s ‘The Birds’

By Paul Braun
Contributing Writer
January 18, 2012

What started as the aggressive behavior of sea birds captured the attention of Alfred Hitchcock and inspired the cult-classic film "The Birds" has now been scientifically explained by University professor...

University student creates website for alternative textbook exchange

By Gordon Brillon
Contributing Writer
January 17, 2012

Buying and selling textbooks can be an expensive hassle. But electrical engineering junior Hans Weggeman is looking to remedy that by creating Stroupp.com, a website aimed to directly facilitate textbook...

Rising gas prices in the last five weeks

Gas prices inflate in recent months

By Emily Herrington
Contributing Writer
January 17, 2012

It doesn't take a petroleum analyst to realize gas prices are once again on the rise. According to GasBuddy.com, a gasoline trend tracking website, the average price per gallon in Baton Rouge is $3.262....

Gameware and Verizon Wireless will soon take the place of the Blockbuster building on College Drive. Panda Express is also a possible addition.

Former Blockbuster to become Gameware, Verizon Wireless

By Emily Herrington
Staff Writer
January 17, 2012

Cell phones and video games will soon replace movie rentals on College Drive. The former Blockbuster location on College was sold and is slated to house Verizon Wireless and Gameware stores, with a possible...

Higher ed funding remains contentious as next legislative session approaches

By Kate Mabry
Staff Writer
January 17, 2012

A new batch of legislators has taken its place in the Louisiana Senate, but political science professor Robert Hogan said the state can expect similar debates revolving around higher education funding. Louisiana...

University fishing club goes to new depths

By Claire Caillier
Contributing Writer
January 17, 2012

Schools of fish fear the University's Sportsman Fishing club. The nautical team will have a chance to defend its title as Bassmaster College Classic champions in Shreveport next month. The club's 16 members...

A rendering of the University’s future parking garage and bookstore on Highland Road, which is anticipated to open fall 2012 .

Construction projects slated to open fall 2012

By Kevin Thibodeaux
Contributing Writer
January 16, 2012

Four construction projects on the University's campus are expected to be completed by fall 2012. Work on the projects will end sometime between the end of this semester and the summer, but the buildings...

Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal, his wife Supriya and their children Slade, Shaan and Selia attend the Inaugural Prayer Service on Jan. 8 in honor of the governor in Baton Rouge.

Jindal inaugurated for second term

By Kate Mabry
Staff Writer
January 16, 2012

While the Tigers were on their way to the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on Jan. 9, hundreds of people gathered around the Old State Capitol to watch Gov. Bobby Jindal's second inauguration ceremony. During his...

Members of Phi Beta Sigma fraternity attend a Martin Luther King Jr. candlelight vigil Monday at Memorial Tower.

University commemorates Martin Luther King Jr. with vigil

By Marylee Williams
Contributing Writer
January 16, 2012

More than 100 students' voices rose in the chorus of "This Little Light of Mine" to remember Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday night. The festivities were part of a candlelight vigil held by the National...

 

Former professor Kent dies at 97

By Paul Braun
Contributing Writer
January 16, 2012

George C. Kent, former University comparative anatomy professor, died Jan. 4 in his Pittsburgh home at age 97. Kent taught and inspired thousands of students during his tenure at the University, said Paul...

ROTC probes alleged scandal

By Brian Sibille
Staff Writer
January 16, 2012

An investigation in November launched into allegations of a relationship between an LSU ROTC master sergeant and a cadet is still ongoing but may be resolved soon. The investigation began when an outsider...

University beer brewing plans fizzle, draw media attention

By Rachel Warren
Staff Writer
January 16, 2012

Students who have been jonesing for an official LSU libation received bad news last week. After the University's tug-of-war with the LSU System over licensing an official University beer, administrators...