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Board of Regents to temporarily suspend merger study

By Sydni Dunn
Staff Writer
February 15, 2011

The Board of Regents confirmed Tuesday that the study to analyze the feasibility of merging the University of New Orleans and Southern University-New Orleans has been halted because of a restraining order...

UNO-SUNO merger study halted

By Staff Reports
February 15, 2011

The Board of Regents-commissioned study of a possible merger of the University of New Orleans and Southern University at New Orleans has been put on hold because of a lawsuit challenging the Board's makeup. The...

Reports: UNO-SUNO study halted

By Staff Reports
February 15, 2011

The study into the possible merger of the University of New Orleans and Southern University-New Orleans has been halted by a court order, according to multiple reports. The 19th Judicial District Court...

Students ring in Valentine’s Day without the chime

By Sydni Dunn
Staff Writer
February 15, 2011

Couples who participated in the traditional Valentine's Day kiss late Sunday night now have an answer to why the bells in Memorial Tower did not chime at midnight. Jim Henry, facility maintenance manager,...

Supporters of the Yemeni government protest Monday in Sanaa, Yemen, during the fourth day of demonstrations inspired by the upheaval in Egypt.

Nation & World: 2/14/11

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February 14, 2011

INTERNATIONAL Chaos in Egypt echoes across region in Iran, Bahrain, Yemen DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The possible heirs of Egypt's uprising took to the streets Monday in different corners...

University professor gives sales tips to area executives

By Brian Sibille
Contributing Writer
February 14, 2011

A University marketing professor has begun teaching Baton Rouge business executives sales techniques they may not have learned in college. Carl Herrick, marketing executive-in-residence, said he noticed...

University will not challenge Regents’ termination of Latin, German majors

By Matthew Albright
Staff Writer
February 14, 2011

Editor's note: This is the second in a series of stories looking at 34 University programs under scrutiny. The Board of Regents, the body that oversees the state's higher education system, labeled those...

Obama: Preserve education funding

By Matthew Albright
Staff Writer
February 14, 2011

Pell Grants are among the higher education programs that may face budget cuts as national policymakers begin debate over the federal budget. President Barack Obama's 2012 budget, proposed Monday, would...

Little Caesars to open April 1 at Highland, Aster corner

By Sydni Dunn
Staff Writer
February 14, 2011

Among the various businesses popping up around the North Gate area of campus, students can also expect to see a Little Caesars Pizza at the intersection of Highland Road and Aster Street in the coming...

Dr. John Caprio explains the instruments needed to collect data on the smell and taste senses of catfish. The research led to the development of a more realistic fishing lure.

University scientists develop realistic soft fish lures

By Meredith Will
Contributing Writer
February 14, 2011

Two University professors worked with Mystic Tackleworks Inc. to produce improved soft fish lures that better attract fish. The lures, called Attraxx, are now on the market in 42 to 43 small locations,...

Egypt’s Mubarak transfers power to vice president

By The Associated Press
February 10, 2011

CAIRO (AP) — Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak says he is transferring power to his vice president, Omar Suleiman, but will not leave the country. Mubarak said in a nationally televised address Thursday...

Academic calendar unaffected by day off

By Matthew Albright
Staff Writer
February 9, 2011

Friday's "snow day" won't cause class days to be added to the academic calendar, University administrators said. University Registrar Robert Doolos said LSU requires 42 classes on Mondays, Wednesdays and...