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Construction continues on Highland Road

Parts of Highland Road closed in Feb. for extensive work

By Sydni Dunn
Staff Writer
February 1, 2011

Students traveling north on Highland Road can continue to expect to hit a detour between East McKinley Street and East Polk Street as construction continues to repair drainage lines beneath the busy road. "We...

Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak won’t seek re-election

By The Associated Press
February 1, 2011

CAIRO (AP) — Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak said he will not run for a new term in office in September elections, but rejected demands that he step down immediately and leave the country, vowing...

Baton Rouge Loop planning continues despite criticism

By Rachel Warren
Staff Writer
February 1, 2011

Planning for the Baton Rouge Loop, a roadway planned to circle the Baton Rouge area, continues despite negative feedback from many residents and the loss of three parish presidents' support. Rannah Gray,...

East Baton Rouge under tornado watch

By Catherine Threlkeld
Contributing Writer
February 1, 2011

East Baton Rouge Parish is under a tornado watch until 7 p.m., according to the National Weather Service. East Baton Rouge Mayor-President Kip Holden's office issued a statement Monday asking Baton Rouge...

Fair affords students the chance to network

By Elise Heglar, Staff Writer
February 1, 2011

  The engineering career fair at McKimmon Center on Monday gave students the chance to meet and speak with representatives from companies looking to see what N.C. State students had to offer. ...

Endowment recovers well from recession

By Matthew Albright
Staff Writer
February 1, 2011

The University's endowment recovered last fiscal year from the recession, performing in the top 10 percent of its peer institutions. "For the past few years, LSU has fared fairly well," said George Moss,...

Bobby Jindal to announce legislative reform for higher education

By Staff Reports
January 31, 2011

Gov. Bobby Jindal will speak today at noon to discuss his legislative agenda for reforming higher education. Few details are offered besides when and where Jindal will speak. Jindal announced recently...

LSUPD completes shooting course

By Celeste Ansley
Staff Writer
January 31, 2011

Gunshots were heard throughout St. Gabriel last week as LSU Police Department officers were tested for shooter qualification. LSUPD requires officers to pass the test twice a year, while the Louisiana...

Gov. Bobby Jindal speaks Monday, Jan. 31 about his legislative agenda for higher education reform at the Pennington Biomedical Research Center.

Bobby Jindal outlines higher education agenda with tuition increases part of proposals

By Xerxes A. Wilson
Staff Writer
January 31, 2011

Gov. Bobby Jindal outlined his higher education agenda Monday, including multiple measures to increase tuition. Jindal addressed a collection of higher education leaders at Pennington Biomedical Research...

Safety escort is not a service to exploit

By Technician Editorial Staff
January 30, 2011

Facts: Campus Police and University Housing have a contracted safety escort service in place for students to use after dark if they are traveling across campus and feel unsafe. John Barnwell, Campus Police...

Police, others jump into LSU lakes for charity

By Matthew Albright
Staff Writer
January 30, 2011

About 50 law enforcement officers, media figures and general area citizens splashed into the chilly University Lakes on Saturday to help raise money for the state's Special Olympics organization. The third...

Nation and World

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January 30, 2011