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Chris Boneau, a University alumnus, conducts a workshop on networking to students in the college of Music and Dramatic Arts on Friday evening in the Music and Dramatic Arts building.

Alumnus tells students to ‘leap off the page’

By Paul Braun
Contributing Writer
September 17, 2011

University alumnus Chris Boneau returned to the College of Music and Dramatic Arts this weekend to urge students to figure out what it is about them that "leaps off the page" and to bring that to the forefront...

International student enrollment up from last spring, dips since fall

By Lauren Duhon
Contributing Writer
September 17, 2011

Each year, students travel to LSU from all over the world, and though recent data shows international student enrollment is slightly lower than it was last fall, the campus is still home to a diverse sampling...

Mayor-President Kip Holden holds a press conference Thursday to announce that the A&E series “Breakout Kings” will begin filming its second season in Baton Rouge.

‘Breakout Kings’ to film second season in Baton Rouge

By Joey Groner
Entertainment Writer
September 15, 2011

Baton Rouge Mayor-President Kip Holden announced Thursday the second season of the A&E drama "Breakout Kings" will be filmed in East Baton Rouge Parish and the surrounding areas. "Breakout Kings,"...

Bosnia native finds new home at LSU

By Laura Furr
Contributing Writer
September 15, 2011

Igor Matkovic came to the United States at the age of 20 without knowing a single word of English. Today, he's the evening shift custodian manager for the Office of Facility Services, a devoted football...

Recovered cyclist to host blood drive

By Andrea Gallo
Staff Writer
September 15, 2011

When University student Mike Bitton was struck by a car while cycling on River Road, nearly everyone said his life was over. Four months later, armed with an against-all-odds comeback, Bitton is hosting...

Eight suites along the first base line are under construction at Alex Box Stadium. The total capacity of the stadium will increase from 10,150 to 10,326.

Expansion construction under way at Alex Box Stadium

By Alex Cassara
Sports Contributor
September 15, 2011

The baseball stadium that packed in a total of 390,595 fans last season — the most for a collegiate-level stadium in the nation — is getting even bigger. Alex Box Stadium will have a slightly...

Organization works on initiative for off-campus night transit

By Staff Writer
September 15, 2011

Disciples on Campus, a new University Christian student organization, is working on an initiative to develop off-campus nighttime transportation options in addition to the Tiger Trails night bus, but some...

Debt looms as number of students defaulting on loans increases

By Kate Mabry
Staff Writer
September 15, 2011

With more students defaulting on their loans than ever before, many University students worry they may fall victim to debt after graduation. According to the U.S. Department of Education's website, the...

Popular secret-spilling blog develops iPhone app

By Morgan Searles
Staff Writer
September 15, 2011

Between the blog, books, speaking events, art exhibitions and a host of social networking sites, readers might believe PostSecret has all its bases covered. But a new portal has opened in the anonymous...

‘Breakout Kings’ to film second season in Baton Rouge

By Joey Groner
Entertainment Writer
September 14, 2011

At a press conference Thursday morning, Mayor Kip Holden announced the second season of A&E show "Breakout Kings" will be filmed throughout East Baton Rouge parish and the Felicianas. Amy Mitchell-Smith,...

Obama’s job approval ratings hit all-time low

By Claire Caillier
Contributing Writer
September 14, 2011

The economic situation in America not only dominates the media and Republican presidential candidates' debates, but also dictates President Barack Obama's job approval ratings. August marked Obama's lowest...

Non-resident enrollment increases by 9 percent despite tuition hikes

By Josh Naquin
Staff Writer
September 14, 2011

Over the river and through the woods, to LSU they come. Non-resident University students now make up nearly 19 percent of the total student body, a record high, according to the Office of Budget and Planning. The...