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Jay Weisman, history senior, shows the Daily Reveille around the Beth Shalom Synagogue Tuesday afternoon

Campus organization sees growth, helps connect Jewish students

By Austen Krantz
Contributing Writer
October 25, 2011

Music education senior Allison Harrison feared she would find a fragmented Jewish community on campus upon arriving at the University for her first semester. She sought out and joined Hillel at LSU, an...

Former professor to take administrators to court

By Andrea Gallo
October 25, 2011

A former University professor is pulling administrators into the courtroom after a judge ruled his most momentous claims against the University would go to trial. Ivor van Heerden, former University professor...

Obama offers student loan repayment program to lower payments, interest

By Josh Naquin
Staff Writer
October 25, 2011

President Barack Obama appeared at the University of Colorado Denver on Wednesday to give students further details on his "Pay As You Earn" program to lessen the financial burden of about 1.6 million Americans...

Restraining order against employee extended

By Brian Sibille
Staff Writer
October 25, 2011

A restraining order against LSU School of Veterinary Medicine employee Marc Boudreaux has been extended after a court case slated for Wednesday morning was postponed until Nov. 9. The new court date will...

Electronic Arts to hire summer student interns

By Morgan Searles
Staff Writer
October 24, 2011

Game fanatics bold enough to battle wizards despite dwindling health points or throw Hail Mary passes with the clock running out may find themselves faced with their biggest challenge yet. Sure, die-hard...

University plans for ‘green’ week

By Laura Furr
Contributing Writer
October 24, 2011

The University will observe National Campus Sustainability Day today with several events planned to encourage students to make more environmentally friendly choices. In conjunction with Bike Week, there...

Bobby Jindal delivers a speech Saturday night at his re-election party in the Renaissance Hotel. Jindal will be replacing two staff members in his new term.

Jindal staff to change for new term

By Andrea Gallo
Staff Writer
October 24, 2011

Gov. Bobby Jindal may have been re-elected over the weekend, but some of his administration will not be present for his second term. Timmy Teepell, Jindal's chief of staff and political strategist, and...

University students reflect on the essence of Hinduism

By Kate Mabry
Staff Writer
October 24, 2011

In a predominantly Christian region of the United States, many students may be unaccustomed to religious practices outside of their home, but Hinduism, which is often referred to as "the oldest living...

Locals open unique, user-friendly bar in Mid City

By Morgan Searles
Staff Writer
October 24, 2011

Baton Rouge's newest bar is off to a rockin' start with about two weeks of business under its belt. Radio Bar, located on Government Street, is catering to the 21-and-over crowd, serving drinks, cocktails...

Crime Briefs: 10/26/2011

By Staff Reports
October 24, 2011

Man wanted for Law School laptop theft found already in custody A 35-year-old man was arrested Oct. 22 for felony theft of a laptop after the LSU Police Department received numerous tips about the thief,...

Obama proposes loan changes

By Andrea Gallo
Staff Writer
October 24, 2011

President Barack Obama's administration will enact a series of reforms to help college students manage their loans, the White House announced Tuesday. Obama's three main proposals will let students cap...

Restraining order against Vet School employee extended until Nov. 9

By Brian Sibille
Staff Writer
October 24, 2011

A court case deciding further legal action against LSU Vet School employee Marc Boudreaux that was scheduled for today is postponed until Nov. 9. Boudreaux, who was accused of sexual abuse and harassment...