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Famularo wins 2011 Miss LSU-USA crown

By Sarah Lawson
Editor-in-chief
March 27, 2011

In Sunday's Miss LSU-USA pageant in the Student Union Theater, true pageant winner Christina Famularo originally applauded as another contestant received the crown after an unfortunate scoring mishap pageant...

Law Center’s Weiss to pick judges

By Matthew Albright
Chief Staff Writer
March 27, 2011

Paul M. Hebert Law Center Chancellor Jack Weiss will select the judges who will hear large appeals from reimbursement claims resulting from the BP oil spill. "I'm very honored to be selected to carry out...

OneRepublic performed Groovin' in 2011 when the preferred genre of most students was rock, said mass communication junior Mary Dicharry, director of Student Government Student Entertainment. Now, the majority of students on campus prefer hip-hop/rap, which is why rapper Kevin Gates will headline the 2019 concert. 

OneRepublic headlines Groovin’ on the Grounds with about 10,000 in attendance

By Andrea Gallo
Staff Writer
March 26, 2011

Music from OneRepublic, Jay Sean, Steel Magnolia, The Daylights and Stone Rabbits resonated over the Parade Ground packed with about 10,000 people Saturday at the annual Groovin' on the Grounds concert. "Music...

BR’s first Irish-Italian Parade rolls Saturday

By Emily Herrington
Contributing Writer
March 26, 2011

Baton Rouge's first ever Irish-Italian parade rolled near the University's campus Saturday afternoon in sunny spring weather. The parade, which will be a new annual event, lasted about 30 minutes and traveled...

University pilots new scheduling program

By Celeste Ansley
Staff Writer
March 26, 2011

The University launched a pilot program Sunday to prevent students from rescheduling 1000- and 2000-level classes in which they have already earned a "C" or better. Robert Doolos, University registrar,...

Golf: Tigers in tie for second after first round at Bulls Bay

By Chris Abshire
Sports Contributor
March 26, 2011

The LSU men's golf team opened the Hootie at Bulls Bay Invitational on Sunday in a tie for second place at Bulls Bay Golf Club in Awendaw, S.C., and sits just one stroke off the lead after a stormy first...

Jones, Wells to face off in Student Media debate at 7 p.m.

By Andrea Gallo
Staff Writer
March 26, 2011

Student Government presidential runoff candidates Cody Wells of "Together LSU" and David Jones of "Defining Our Future" will debate tonight at an event hosted by Student Media. The candidates will face...

Hebert Law Center receives largest donation by a living donor

By Kevin Thibodeaux
Contributing Writer
March 26, 2011

Paul M. Hebert Law Center Chancellor Jack Weiss announced the largest donation by a living donor — $600,000 — establishing the Nesser Family Endowed Chair in Energy Law on Friday. According...

Student sponsors benefit at Fred’s

By Celeste Ansley
Staff Writer
March 26, 2011

An event at Fred's on Saturday raised $840 for a woman's medical expenses after she suffered a brain aneurysm Jan. 10. Andrew Decker, first-year MBA student, said the event was an after party for the MBA...

Dining facilities adopt new hours

By Sydni Dunn
Staff Writer
March 24, 2011

The Tiger Lair Food Court, Outtakes and Take 5 dining facilities will have new hours beginning today, according to LSU Dining. Outtakes and Take 5 facilities will now close at 4:30 p.m. on Friday and remain...

Alumnus thrice survives cancer, chronicles bout in book

By Morgan Searles
Contributing Writer
March 24, 2011

Three bouts of cancer haven't slowed down University alumnus David Yates, who returned to his alma mater Thursday. Yates, a 1975 graduate, wrote a book about his experiences called "Cancer Sucks —...

UCourt rules Jones-Brister not in violation of SG election code

By Andrea Gallo
Staff Writer
March 24, 2011

The University Court ruled Friday afternoon David Jones and Kacey Brister of the "Defining Our Future" Student Government campaign were not in violation of the election code after sending e-mails to garner support...