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Gov. Bobby Jindal’s budget proposal draws fire during committee meeting

By Matthew Albright
Chief Staff Writer
March 11, 2011

Gov. Bobby Jindal's proposed executive budget drew sharp criticism from several members of the Joint Legislative Committee on the Budget on Friday morning. Jindal's proposed budget cuts more than $1 billion...

LSU EOC gives all clear after gas leak occurs near East Campus Apartments

By Matthew Albright
Chief Staff Writer
March 10, 2011

University administrators have given the all-clear after a gas line broke behind East Campus Apartments near Raphael Semmes Road. "The natural gas pipe has been repaired," read an emergency text message...

Campus Crime Briefs: 3/10/11

By Sydni Dunn
Staff Writer
March 10, 2011

University student arrested for outstanding warrant March 1   LSU Police Department officers arrested a University student March 1 for an outstanding traffic warrant.   Police were performing...

New student group forms to battle budget cuts

By Sydni Dunn
Staff Writer
March 10, 2011

Another student organization designed to advocate against the cut in funding to higher education has emerged, according to a Thursday news release.   EducateLA, the new non-profit organization, consists...

Gov. Bobby Jindal outlines ‘leaner and smarter’ budget with emphasis on protecting higher education

Gov. Bobby Jindal outlined Thursday what he called a "leaner and smarter" state budget, which he said will put a high priority on higher education in the state. Jindal said the difference between state,...

Gov. Bobby Jindal declares state of emergency because of severe weather

By Staff Reports
March 9, 2011

Gov. Bobby Jindal has declared a state of emergency because of continuing severe weather in the state, according to a news release. The state of emergency lasts through April 3 "unless terminated sooner,"...

LSUPD sees increased arrests with use of License Plate Reader

LSUPD sees increased arrests with use of License Plate Reader

By Celeste Ansley
Staff Writer
March 9, 2011

The LSU Police Department has seen an increase in arrests in the last 30 days since it began a partnership with the District Attorney's Office and Baton Rouge Police Department to use its License Plate...

SG votes to lengthen Thanksgiving break; measure awaits University approval

By Andrea Gallo
Staff Writer
March 9, 2011

Student Government's Senate passed a resolution Wednesday to extend the University's Thanksgiving break to a full week. If the resolution is adopted by the University, it will not go into effect until...

Foster Hall holds one of the nation’s largest natural history museums

By Sydni Dunn
Staff Writer
March 9, 2011

The LSU Museum of Natural Science appears to be an average gallery of artifacts and diorama displays at first glance. But it's what lies beyond the glass cases and plaques that has captured the attention...

Board of Regents member Roland Toups resigns Monday

By Sydni Dunn
Staff Writer
March 8, 2011

Board of Regents Chairman Robert Levy announced Monday that Roland Toups, the Board's longest serving member, resigned. Toups' resignation will take immediate effect, according to a news release. "Mr....

University textbook rental program approved by Board of Supervisors

By Sydni Dunn
Staff Writer
March 5, 2011

Students will now have the option to rent textbooks through the University's Book Store, as an agreement between Barnes & Noble and the University was approved Friday by the LSU Board of Supervisors.   According...

Nation & World

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March 3, 2011

Bangladeshi refugee crisis grows at Tunisian border town of Ras Adjir RAS ADJIR, Tunisia (AP) — Bangladeshis washed themselves with bottles of drinking water and Egyptians fought over bread handed...