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University alumnus appointed reputable positions

By Morgan Searles
Staff Writer
September 5, 2011

Drawn in by Louisiana's renowned Southern hospitality and culture, University graduate Chris Coombs has found a place to grow his career in the Pelican State. Now an assistant professor at LSU-Shreveport,...

Tropical Storm Lee continues to trouble Louisiana residents

By The Associated Press
September 5, 2011

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — South Louisiana residents squeegeed Tropical Storm Lee's floodwaters from their floors as floodgates were opened and the Red Cross handed out flood cleanup kits Tuesday, following...

New UNICEF chapter committed to helping children globally

By Juliann Allen
Contributing Writer
September 5, 2011

During a time of budget cuts and job loss, taking things away seems to have become the norm, but two University students are stepping up to revive the concept of giving back. Sreeram Yalamanchili, biology...

Libyan student cheers rebels from afar

By Andrea Gallo
Staff Writer
September 5, 2011

The world has looked on and cheered as rebel forces have built momentum against the oppressive dictator Moammar Gadhafi's more than 40-year regime in Libya. The progress has especially hit home for petroleum...

Libya regains Internet access, campus reflects on web use

By Eastan Croson
Entertainment Writer
September 5, 2011

An obsession and on the verge of becoming an addiction, the Internet has become a near universal presence in the lives of this generation of young people living in the United States. But the ubiquity of...

Engineering internships double for summer 2012

By Josh Bergeron
Contributing Writer
September 5, 2011

The President's Council on Jobs and Competitiveness announced 50 industry leaders have committed to increasing the number of engineering internships available for the summer of 2012 — 45 of which...

‘How Is It’ created to rate bar atmosphere

By Andrea Gallo
Staff Writer
September 5, 2011

University students will soon have a way to determine what the atmosphere is like at a bar or a club before they even leave the house. David Jones, political science, history and Spanish senior, Gary Bernard,...

 

University ranked one of nation’s healthiest

By Brian Sibille
Staff Writer
September 5, 2011

Whether it's jogging the lakes or bench pressing at the UREC Student Recreation Complex, students' healthy habits have landed the University the No. 2 spot on Newsweek magazine's Healthiest Colleges list. The...

Highland Road armed robbery victim recounts late-night incident

By Brian Sibille
Staff Writer
September 5, 2011

One of the victims of an armed robbery on the morning of Aug. 31 on Highland Road north of campus said he narrowly avoided harm by offering the thief $10. Nicholas Gautreaux, psychology sophomore, said...

Crime Briefs: 9/7/11

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September 5, 2011

An 18-year-old University student was arrested Sept. 2 for felony damage after punching a window in Broussard Hall, said Capt. Cory Lalonde, LSU Police Department spokesman. LSUPD officers responded to...

New group to unify LGBTQ organizations across Louisiana

By Lauren Duhon
Contributing Writer
September 5, 2011

A newly created non-profit organization will unify lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer groups across the state. Equality Louisiana was designed to create a collective voice among LGBTQ organizations...

Senate to purchase 75 student response clickers for voting use

By Kate Mabry
Staff Writer
September 4, 2011

While Student Government will be purchasing 75 student response clickers for its senators, the organization is also looking into providing new clickers for Middleton Library. The Senate will be purchasing...