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Federal outreach programs facing cuts

By Jalissa Bates
Contributing Writer
July 27, 2011

Students from underrepresented backgrounds at the University may be offered fewer opportunities in the near future. The Federal TRIO Programs are federal outreach and student services programs designed...

Math prerequisite proposal approved

By Rachel Wilson
Contributing Writer
July 27, 2011

The Courses and Curricula Committee approved a proposal this week to change the prerequisites for Math 1550. Under the new proposal, students will have to pass an online test with at least a 65 percent...

Centers prepare for fall, expect spring opening

By T.N. King
Contributing Writer
July 27, 2011

The African American Culture Center and the Women's Center plan to reopen late next spring after the completion of construction which began early this year. The $1.5 million expansion is still in progress...

Student Government Summer Planning Committee discusses service organizations and Union planning

By Rachel Wilson
Contributing Writer
July 27, 2011

The Student Government Summer Planning Committee met Wednesday to discuss Service Organizations and Union planning. Senator Jackson Voss told the committee that Campus Life has been trying to reinvigorate...

July rain provides hope for heat-afflicted Louisiana crops

By Lucia Ellender
Contributing Writer
July 27, 2011

The last few weeks brought not only daily downpours and storms, but also hope for farmers across Louisiana. Crops are seeing relief as rain continues to hit Louisiana. June's sweltering heat and drought...

Violation appeal process modified

By Rachel Wilson
Contributing Writer
July 27, 2011

The LSU Office of Parking, Traffic and Transportation will implement a new process for hearing parking violation and towing appeals beginning August 15. The new system will create two separate peer appeal...

 

Study: Binge drinking temporarily affects learning, memory

By Laura Furr
Staff Writer
July 27, 2011

Several studies have recently shed light on the effects of binge drinking. A new animal study by Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis found that binge drinking does not necessarily kill...

Suspect arrested in 2007 homicide

By Kaitlin Torke
Contributing Writer
July 24, 2011

LSU Police Department officers made an arrest Monday morning in the 2007 double homicide at Edward Gay Apartments, according to an LSUPD news release. Casey Jermaine Gathers, 23, of 6420 Buckeye Drive,...

 

LSU College of Engineering researches driving safety

By Laura Furr
Staff Writer
July 24, 2011

The LSU College of Engineering recently acquired a simulator, produced by Realtime Technologies, Inc., to help undergraduate and graduate students study one of the most expensive and life threatening fields...

LSU Dairy Store employee Brandon Snerling scoops ice cream for a customer Monday. The Dairy Store, located on the south end of the Dairy Science Building, is planning future renovations, as well as a possible branch in the Student Union.

LSU Dairy Store plans renovations, possible expansion into Student Union

By Kaitlin Torke
Contributing Writer
July 24, 2011

The Dairy Store, a popular on-campus destination with varied, high-quality products, will soon undergo renovation. Dr. Gary Hay, interim director of the School of Animal Science, said administrators will...

LSU to reduce its licensing and distribution outlets

By Laura Furr
Staff Writer
July 24, 2011

The University has implemented a new program to license and distribute LSU merchandise. The University has now partnered with VF Imagewear, Inc., which is affiliated with The North Face, Timberland, JanSport...