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Regents to recommend new funding formula

By Matthew Albright
Chief Staff Writer
March 15, 2011

The Board of Regents is considering changing its funding formula, according to a report issued to legislators this afternoon. Possible changes include: -Creating different funding models for 2-year and...

Student ‘Origami Wishes’ to benefit Japan

By Lee Daniello, Staff Writer
March 15, 2011

After disaster shook the foundations of Japan last Friday, N.C. State students are stepping up to offer aid and support in creative ways.  In a joint effort between the Center for Student Leadership,...

Ibrahim Matri, petroleum engineering freshman, discusses the turmoil in his home country of Libya.

Libyan University students watch, discuss home country’s turmoil from afar

By Xerxes A. Wilson
Staff Writer
March 14, 2011

In a span of weeks, emotion has become an increasingly difficult thing for Safa Elnaili to explain. A Libyan doctoral student studying at the University, Elnaili's native land, family and friends have...

Faculty Senate passes resolution to strengthen dead week policy

By Celeste Ansley
Staff Writer
March 14, 2011

The Faculty Senate passed a resolution to strengthen the dead week policy in a 17 to 11 vote at its monthly meeting Wednesday. The new policy presented by Student Government allows a teacher to give assignments...

Crime Briefs: 3/16/11

By Celeste Ansley
Staff Writer
March 14, 2011

Three juveniles charged with possession of marijuana and paraphernalia; father charged with improper care of minors Three male juveniles were charged March 11 with possession of seven grams of marijuana...

Union supporters flock to Parade Ground as part of national protest

By Matthew Albright
Chief Staff Writer
March 14, 2011

More than 50 protesters gathered Tuesday around the flagpole on the Parade Ground to protest anti-union measures and Republican proposals to slash the federal budget. The "Defend the Dream" protest was...

Regents vote to recommend alternative that would form ‘University of Greater New Orleans’

After a four-hour meeting laden with emotional testimony and some confusion over a final vote, the Board of Regents decided Tuesday to recommend to the state Legislature a proposal that could lead to a...

Jindal plans to write legislation for consolidated merger

By Sydni Dunn
Staff Writer
March 13, 2011

Gov. Bobby Jindal announced Monday he will pursue legislation to consolidate the University of New Orleans and Southern University — New Orleans, emphasizing the unacceptable status quo among higher...

Legislators criticize Jindal’s budget

By Matthew Albright
Chief Staff Writer
March 13, 2011

Gov. Bobby Jindal's proposed executive budget drew sharp criticism Friday morning from several members of the Joint Legislative Committee on the Budget.          "I'm...

Reports: University student injured in Choppin Hall explosion

By Staff Reports
March 11, 2011

A University student was injured in an explosion in a Choppin Hall lab, according to reports. The student was working with chemicals that exploded and caused a "flash flame" that burned the student, according...