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SG proposes more TigerCASH kiosks

By Kate Mabry
Staff Writer
October 15, 2011

In an 88-percent favorable passage, Student Government recently approved a resolution to urge University Auxiliary Services to add a TigerCASH kiosk near The 5 dining hall. In recent weeks, SG and the...

Picture Perfect raises HIV/AIDS awareness

By Kevin Thibodeaux
Entertainment Writer
October 15, 2011

Baton Rouge residents raised awareness Sunday for the HIV/AIDS epidemic sweeping the city and the state at the "Picture Perfect" event at Juban's restaurant. Louisiana is ranked fourth in the nation for...

Terry Adams, professional flatland BMX rider from Hammond, demos Saturday at the BREC Skate Park.

Local skate park holds event to celebrate anniversary

By Josh Naquin
Staff Writer
October 15, 2011

The BREC Skate Park held a Ride-n-Roll event made up of BMX and skateboarding competitions and demos by pros Saturday to celebrate its one-year anniversary. Dozens of riders of all ages and skill levels...

Junior League of Baton Rouge hosts annual Hollydays event

By Claire Caillier
Contributing Writer
October 15, 2011

Red and green arches complete with decorative ornaments transformed the Baton Rouge River Center last week into Hollydays, a Christmas-inspired shopping experience hosted by the Junior League of Baton...

Flu shots offered in more locations

By Kate Mabry
Staff Writer
October 15, 2011

The Student Health Center is making an effort to make flu shots more accessible to students through its Flu Shots on the Geaux program. In addition to offering shots at the Student Health Center, SHC employees...

Nickie Dimaio, co-chairman of the festa and founding member of AIA, directs the Italian Festa Maids on stage Sunday at the Belle of Baton Rouge Casino and Hotel.

Annual Festa celebrates Italian culture, heritage

By Morgan Searles
Staff Writer
October 15, 2011

When approximately 4,000 people gather to show their passion for Italian culture, that's amore. The Greater Baton Rouge American Italian Association hosted its annual Italian Festa, a celebration of food,...

Superfest to return; Rascal Flatts, Carrie Underwood among headliners

By Morgan Searles
Staff Writer
October 15, 2011

Louisiana's largest country music festival will return to Tiger Stadium for a third time May 26 and 27, 2012, bringing big-name talents to Death Valley. Bayou Country Superfest producer and director Quint...

Programs fight childhood obesity

By Meredith Will
Contributing Writer
October 15, 2011

Louisiana has the fourth-highest rate for childhood obesity, but the LSU Agricultural Center is trying to change that. The AgCenter is collaborating with the Pennington Biomedical Research Center and programs...

Students spend smart at State Fair

By Elise Heglar, Deputy News Editor
October 12, 2011

The North Carolina State Fair opened for business Thursday, bringing people from all over the state to spend on entertainment in a tight economy. This year, students want to take a more practical approach...

Two injured in East Boyd Drive hit and run

By Chris Grillot
Columnist
October 11, 2011

A speeding truck struck a man and a woman early Thursday morning in the 600 block of East Boyd Drive, eyewitnesses said. The incident occurred around 2 a.m., when bars were closing, said Josh Miller, political...

Gubernatorial debate held on campus Wednesday

By Josh Naquin
Staff Writer
October 11, 2011

Seven Louisiana gubernatorial candidates debated some of the state's biggest issues Wednesday night in the Bo Campbell Auditorium as part of an event sponsored by the LSU Faculty Senate. The nearly three-hour...

‘Wearable Technology’ earns $50,000 grant

By Catherine Parsiola
Contributing Writer
October 10, 2011

Color-changing fabrics, aromatherapy garments, mood-activated glowing frocks, feathered hats that detect radio frequencies, flashing jewelry that informs wearers of potential social encounters within proximity. These...