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University discusses Japan’s economy

By Xerxes A. Wilson
Staff Writer
March 23, 2011

Two weeks after the violent quake and tsunami struck Japan, the University community is discussing what comes next. The University's Stephenson Disaster Management Institute co-hosted a panel discussion...

A model walks the runway Thursday night in apparel design senior Martha Landry's design for The Cinderella Project fashion show at the Lyceum Ballroom.

Students partner with local organization to donate garments to teens in need

By Rachel Warren
Staff Writer
March 23, 2011

Some students in the School of Human Ecology are experiencing the role of a lifetime — fairy godmother. Part of the curriculum for apparel design seniors this year was to create a one-of-a-kind dress...

 

Spring takes its toll on those with allergies

By Parker Cramer
Contributing Writer
March 23, 2011

Spring is here once again, and with it comes beautiful flowers and dreaded allergies. Students, professors, faculty and visitors enjoy a colorful array of spring flowers in the Quad and around campus....

Proposed funding plan approved

By Sydni Dunn
Staff Writer
March 23, 2011

The Board of Regents has approved revisions to the performance-based funding formula that will match fiscal policies to academic achievement. The proposed changes "provide separate formula calculations...

University Court to hear complaint against SG presidential candidate David Jones

By Andrea Gallo
Staff Writer
March 23, 2011

Student Government candidates Aaron Caffarel and Alli Robison of the "NOW" campaign have filed a complaint to the University Court against David Jones and Kacey Brister of the "Defining Our Future" campaign. Danielle...

Nation & World

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March 23, 2011

Secretary General Ban Ki-moon: Libya must declare ceasefire UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said Thursday that Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi has ignored U.N. demands to declare...

Budget relies on tuition changes

By Xerxes A. WIlson
Staff Writer
March 23, 2011

While higher education's share in Gov. Bobby Jindal's preliminary budget is no smaller than last year, it relies on students' pocketbooks to fill the gap. The governor's $24.9 billion spending plan calls...

Majority of LSU medical school grads stayed in La. this year

By Sydni Dunn
Staff Writer
March 23, 2011

About 60 percent of the graduating students from LSU Health Sciences Center-New Orleans chose to remain in Louisiana to complete their medical training, according to a March 17 news release. "The high...

Downtown area could be recognized as cultural district

By Rachel Warren
Staff Writer
March 23, 2011

Part of the downtown area is already recognized as a cultural product district, and the entire region will be designated as such by summertime if Downtown Development District employees get their way. Jake...

Wells-Bordelon, Jones-Brister set for runoff

By Staff Reports
March 22, 2011

Editor's note: Candidates in the runoff are listed by number of votes received, highest being first. Candidates who failed to make the runoff are listed after that by the same criteria. Cody Wells and...

Regents adopt changes to funding formula

By Sydni Dunn
Staff Writer
March 22, 2011

The Board of Regents adopted changes to the funding formula Wednesday.   The possible revisions to the formula include: - setting two-year and four-year institutions equidistant from their respective...

Two-vehicle accident occurs on Nicholson Drive

By Sydni Dunn
Staff Writer
March 22, 2011

A two-car vehicle crash occurred around 5 p.m. near the intersection of Nicholson Drive and North Stadium Road, according to Sgt. Blake Tabor, LSU Police Department spokesman. Tabor said the two drivers...