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Crime Briefs: 6-30-11

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June 28, 2011

Man arrested for iPhone thefts LSU Police Department officers arrested a 19-year-old man unaffiliated with the University on June 22 for the theft of two iPhones. Carnealius J. Burrell, of 501 Crosley...

Tentative committee created for funding

By Rachel Wilson
Contributing Writer
June 28, 2011

The Student Government Summer Planning Committee wrapped up discussion on merging the Undergraduate Organization Relief Fund, Graduate Organization Relief Fund and Programming, Support and Initiatives...

 

LSU attempts to attract international students

By Laura Furr
Staff Writer
June 28, 2011

Mili Reyes grew up in San Pedro Sula, the second largest city in Honduras, where she attended a bilingual high school. Reyes, a construction management senior, said LSU is popular with Honduran students...

Cigarettes to carry graphic labels

By Kaitlin Torke
Kaitlin Torke
June 28, 2011

Last week, the FDA unveiled graphic warning labels required to appear on every pack of cigarettes sold in the United States, but some question the labels' constitutionality. The FDA approved nine of the...

LSU in ‘favorable’ spot at end of session

By Laura Furr
Staff Writer
June 28, 2011

LSU Chancellor Michael Martin announced last week that the outcome of the 2011 Louisiana state legislative session was favorable for LSU. Three passed bills and one denied bill will affect University funding. A...

Nation & World: 6/28

By The Associated Press
June 26, 2011

Union workers unite to strike against Athens anti-bankruptcy measures ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greece's beleaguered government is bracing for a 48-hour strike as lawmakers debate a new round of reforms...

Sociology professor Yoshinori Kamo, right, and his son Kenta Kamo, international trade and finance sophomore, speak April 11 about the Hope for Japan charity they started.

Professor, sons raise $25K to aid Japan earthquake victims

By Laura Furr
Staff Writer
June 26, 2011

After the devastating earthquake, tsunami and nuclear accident in Japan last March, LSU's own Yoshinori, Kenta, and Shota Kamo have been able to send a tremendous amount of aid to Japan through innovative...

Baton Rouge Pride Fest event celebrates diversity

By Morgan Searles
Staff Writer
June 26, 2011

The fifth annual Baton Rouge Pride Fest attracted people from all over Louisiana to celebrate diversity in all shapes, sizes and colors of the rainbow. Complete with food, face painting, entertainment...

Board, Legislature approve tuition hike

By Rachel Wilson
Contributing Writer
June 26, 2011

During last week's meeting, the Board of Regents decided LSU and every other college and university in Louisiana may raise tuition by 5 percent. This power was granted after the University met 2010 LA...

 

TigerMail updated to act like Gmail accounts

By Morgan Searles
Staff Writer
June 26, 2011

Upon logging into TigerMail accounts, students may have recently been prompted to accept a new Terms of Service agreement. This difference is one of many changes made when Google altered University accounts...

One pleads guilty in LSU deaths

By The Associated Press
June 26, 2011

(AP) — A Baton Rouge man has pleaded guilty to charges stemming from the 2007 slaying of two Louisiana State University graduate students from India. Devin Parker pleaded guilty Monday to armed robbery...