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BRPD investigating armed bank robbery near campus

By Staff Reports
July 11, 2011

Baton Rouge Police Armed Robbery detectives are investigating an armed bank robbery at the Captial One Bank at 3350 Highland Road, in the Northgate area, according to a BRPD news release. The robbery occurred...

SAB ‘Fast Five’ showing to be held in Cotillion Ballroom

By Staff Reports
July 11, 2011

The planned outdoor showing of "Fast Five" has been moved to the Cotillion Ballroom in the LSU Student Union, according to the Student Activities Board. SAB is moving the event — originally planned...

Jindal signs LA GRAD Act 2.0 at Lod Cook Alumni Center

By Morgan Searles
Staff Writer
July 11, 2011

Governor Bobby Jindal signed the GRAD Act 2.0 into law today at the Lod Cook Alumni Center, updating the LA GRAD Act by prioritizing student success metrics and granting operational autonomies to Louisiana...

Students gather to watch “Iron Man 2” on Aug. 25 on the Parade Ground. The Student Activities Board is hosting a showing of “Fast Five” on the Parade Ground tonight at 8 p.m.

SAB hosting outdoor showing of ‘Fast Five’ tonight on Parade Ground

By T.N. "King"
Contributing Writer
July 10, 2011

After a long, hot day of summer classes and work, students can unwind on the Parade Ground with a free movie night. Student Activities Board is hosting an outdoor showing of "Fast Five" tonight at 8 p.m....

Suspect pleads guilty to lesser charges

By Morgan Searles
Staff Writer
July 10, 2011

Devin Parker, a man accused of killing two University graduate students in December 2007, pled guilty on June 27 to charges of armed robbery and accessory to second-degree murder. Parker had been charged...

[From right] Kaitlin Sanford, interior design junior, Julia Sosa, international trade and finance junior, and Lauren Fonda, nursing alumna, lounge Monday by the Cottages’ pool.

High UV indexes increase risk of burns, sun poisoning

By Kaitlin Torke
Contributing Writer
July 10, 2011

With summer temperatures reaching record heights in Baton Rouge, students are at a risk for sun-related skin injuries. Jay Grymes, WAFB meteorologist, said UV index numbers reach the top of the scale most...

Daily Reveille develops app for Android users

By Steven Powell
Editor-in-Chief
July 10, 2011

Only months after launching a Reveille app for the iPhone, The Daily Reveille now has an app for Android users. Reveille developer Chris Keele created and developed the app, which is still in beta form. Keele...

Arrests made for armed robberies

By Morgan Searles
Staff Writer
July 10, 2011

Two men were arrested Friday for several counts of armed robbery taking place from July 3 to July 5. Twenty-year-old Lartell Doss of 3270 Garnet Drive and 20-year-old Jason Williams of 6421 Clinton Circle...

Red, Rock and Blue Weekend kicks off tonight

By Steven Powell
Editor-in-Chief
July 7, 2011

The 2nd annual Red, Rock and Blue Celebrity/Sorta Celebrity Softball Game takes place tonight at 6:30 at Cyprus Mounds Baseball Complex. The event features professional athletes like Joe Horn, Kevin Faulk,...

Repeat policy reviewed

By Rachel Wilson
Contributing Writer
July 5, 2011

The Student Government Summer Planning Committee discussed the "drop/delete" issue Wednesday as well as when and how students may retake courses. According to SG Vice President Kathleen Bordelon, a committee...