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Businesses see increased traffic during first week of classes

By Kate Mabry
Staff Writer
August 27, 2011

With the hustle and bustle of students filling campus to capacity, the first week of classes is always busier than an average week in the semester. The energy has carried over to nearby businesses, which...

SMART Lab receives 10 advanced computers

By Jonathan Sciortino
Contributing Writer
August 27, 2011

New Bloomberg terminals in the Patrick F. Taylor SMART Lab will allow for more interactive finance classes that will mimic real-life trading floor experiences. A ribbon cutting ceremony at the lab Friday...

Southern University delays exigency vote

By Andrea Gallo
Staff Writer
August 27, 2011

Southern University, LSU's Baton Rouge neighbor, will make one of two decisions this week to deal with budget problems flooding the state's higher education system — either declare financial exigency...

Minority initiative improves grades

By Juliann Allen
Contributing Writer
August 27, 2011

For some college students, using school resources and talking to instructors helps them improve their grades. For construction management senior Phillip Thomas, taking a spontaneous leap of faith and reaching...

CAS hosts workshop to boost GPAs

By Claire Caillier
Contributing Writer
August 27, 2011

The Center for Academic Success kicked off its first-ever fall semester edition of its award-winning IMPACT program with a two-hour workshop Sunday. The workshop, held in the UREC Student Recreation Center,...

LSUPD sees rise in phone theft

By Brian Sibille
Staff Writer
August 27, 2011

LSU Police Department is investigating several cell phone thefts, a new trend that surfaced during the summer, said Capt. Cory Lalonde, LSUPD spokesman. Lalonde said the kind act of lending a cell phone...

System to vote on $7.9M for University

By Andrea Gallo
Staff Writer
August 25, 2011

When the University was short on money this summer, its administrators looked to its superiors, the LSU System Board of Supervisors to pull them from the deep waters of budget cuts. Today, the University...

LSU System approves $7.9 million for University

By Andrea Gallo
Staff Writer
August 25, 2011

The LSU System Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the University's $441 million Operating Budget and a $7.9 million LSU System Flagship and Excellence Fund for the University at its meeting Friday.   Wendy...

Business Partners in Pride aims to create LGBTQ-inclusive BR community

By Lauren Duhon
Contributing Writer
August 25, 2011

A local group aims to unite LGBTQ businesses to establish new supports and long-lasting connections. The group, Business Partners in Pride, holds monthly networking socials to promote and support these...

Jeremy Lee, chemical engineering senior, fills up his water bottle using the new EcoFriendly water fountain located in the UREC on Thursday.

UREC facility undergoes first update since 1992 to be more inviting

By Claire Caillier
Contributing Writer
August 25, 2011

As the University Student Recreation Complex nears its 20th anniversary, it received a facelift over the summer. Interior and exterior renovations have been made to the building, including a reconfiguration...

University to receive $7.9 million from LSU System Flagship and Excellence Fund

By Andrea Gallo
August 25, 2011

The LSU System Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the University's $441 million Operating Budget and a $7.9 million LSU System Flagship and Excellence Fund for the University at its meeting Friday. Wendy...