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LSUPD gives ‘all clear’ on suspicious package in Quad

By Staff Reports
October 22, 2011

2:00 — The main entrance to the Himes Hall computer-based testing lab was blocked by police during the incident but was still accessible to students through alternate entrances, said David O'Brien,...

Protestors gather at the Capitol Building to participate in the Occupy Baton Rouge movement. About 50 protestors attended the event on the front steps of the Capitol.

Baton Rouge sees first Occupy rally

By Brian Sibille
Staff Writer
October 22, 2011

As the national Occupy movement spreads across the United States and Louisiana, the first Occupy Baton Rouge rally was held Saturday afternoon at the State Capitol Building. About 50 protestors gathered...

Auburn defenders trail LSU junior wide receiver Rueben Randle (2) as he runs in for a touchdown Saturday.

LSU’s 45-10 demolition of Auburn sets up marquee Alabama matchup

By Alex Cassara
Sports Contributor
October 22, 2011

Halfway through the third quarter of Saturday's game between No. 1 LSU (8-0, 5-0 Southeastern Conference) and Auburn (5-3, 3-2 SEC), students in Tiger Stadium had already forgotten who they were playing. Chants...

Global cultures highlighted at International Heritage Festival

By Austen Krantz
Contributing Writer
October 22, 2011

Participants flew banners, played instruments and danced to their native music in demonstration of their far away cultures at the Baton Rouge International Heritage Festival on Sunday held by the Baton...

Autonomy to save University $52 million over five years

By Josh Naquin
Staff Writer
October 22, 2011

The LSU System Board of Supervisors took steps to strengthen the University on Friday by approving resolutions that further autonomy and set up a new nursing degree. The board passed a resolution to give...

Bobby Jindal radiates as he gives a brief speech at his re-election party in the Reniassance Hotel on Saturday night.

Jindal wins re-election; tobacco tax passes

By Clayton Crockett
Staff Writer
October 21, 2011

With about 66 percent of the vote, Gov. Bobby Jindal celebrated his successful re-election Saturday night at a gala in the grand ballroom of the Renaissance Hotel. Hundreds attended the event to hear Jindal...

Testing center ‘screen bafflers’ add security

By Josh Naquin
Staff Writer
October 19, 2011

Students visiting the computer-based testing lab in Himes Hall may notice something baffling – the addition of clear films over the computer screens. The films, known as "screen bafflers,"...

Committee formed to search for Grad School Dean

By Trey Nwankwo
Contributing Writer
October 19, 2011

An internal search committee has been assembled to select a new Graduate School dean following the resignation of former dean David Constant.       The 10-person committee,...

Students brace for long lines during lunch in the Tiger Lair at Chick-Fil-A.

Tiger Lair proves most popular eating destination on campus

By Claire Caillier
Contributing Writer
October 19, 2011

Fried chicken, salty French fries and crunchy eggrolls are all smells of the Student Union that trigger the appetite and spending habits of University students. The Tiger Lair is the most popular place...

Student running for state Senate

By Andrea Gallo
Staff Writer
October 19, 2011

A University student is vying to be the youngest member of the state Senate as the only female in a herd of male candidates. Zaine Kasem, sport administration senior, is running for Louisiana state senator...

Professor is worldwide anthrax specialist

By Brian Sibille
Staff Writer
October 19, 2011

A world-renowned anthrax expert has taught and researched at the University for more than 30 years, and he says Louisiana culture has kept him from bringing his expertise elsewhere. Martin Hugh-Jones,...