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Sarah Palin visits Baton Rouge for book signing

By Matthew Albright
Staff Writer
November 30, 2010

About five hundred adoring supporters greeted former Alaska governor Sarah Palin at a book signing Tuesday. Palin was in town promoting her new book, "America by Heart: Reflections on Family, Faith and...

Gov. Jindal discusses shortfall with higher education officials

By Melinda Deslatte
The Associated Press
November 30, 2010

Gov. Bobby Jindal sat down with college leaders Tuesday to discuss next year's budget shortfall, after receiving criticism he has focused too much time traveling and promoting his book and not enough on...

Campus Crime Briefs: 12/1/10

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November 30, 2010

Man arrested for public intimidation, interfering with investigation and resisting arrest LSU Police Department officers arrested a 28-year-old man unaffiliated with the University on Nov. 20 for interfering...

Book drive benefits school in Pakistan

By Julian Tate
Contributing Writer
November 30, 2010

'Tis the season for giving, and University students can add philanthropy to their holiday plans by helping a University alumnus and current student collect books for an all-girls school in Pakistan. University...

(Left to right) Petroleum engineering sophomore John Cleveland, sophomore Candice Miller and senior Hassan Ramzi work on a demonstration June 4 at the Petroleum Engineering Research and Technology Transfer Laboratory.

University’s Petroleum Engineering Department trains students for an ever-evolving world

By Nicholas Persac
Contributing Writer
November 30, 2010

Huey Long, elected Louisiana governor in 1928, recognized the importance of the growing automobile industry and the demand to build new roads during a time when only 331 miles of paved highway outside...

University alum lost off Marshall Islands in Pacific Ocean

By Catherine Threlkeld
Contributing Writer
November 30, 2010

James de Brueys, a University alumnus and employee at The Chimes Restaurant, went missing Nov. 25 in the Pacific Ocean. He was lost at sea with three other people, including a pregnant woman, off the Marshall...

Poll: Jindal’s popularity decreasing among Louisianians

By Matthew Albright
Staff Writer
November 30, 2010

Gov. Bobby Jindal's approval among Louisianians is plummeting despite widespread staunch fiscal conservatism, according to a recently released poll. Conducted by Southern Opinion and Media Research Inc.,...

Book sale takes place Thursday

By Grace Montgomery
Contributing Writer
November 30, 2010

Students will have the opportunity Thursday to purchase books with local flair and visit with Chancellor Michael Martin at Seasons Readings, the LSU Press holiday book sale. The sixth annual event will...

‘Dead week’ officially begins today

By Matthew Albright
Staff Writer
November 30, 2010

Today marks the start of the University's concentrated study period, known to students as "dead week." The policy is designed to allow students to prepare for next week's final exams. "During this time,...

Candlelight Celebration unites students of different religions

By Rachel Warren
Staff Writer
November 30, 2010

Holiday spirit was high Tuesday evening when students, faculty and others gathered to celebrate the traditions of Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa. Every year, the Candlelight Celebration draws people in...

Seven arrested for campus bike thefts

By Sarah Eddington
Staff Writer
November 30, 2010

The LSU Police Department has increased its efforts to mitigate the bicycle theft problem on campus after the recent spike in thefts, and the efforts are already yielding positive results.   Police...

Highland Road between South Campus and South Stadium to close early Wednesday morning

By Staff Reports
November 30, 2010

Highland Road between South Campus Drive and South Stadium Road will be closed Wednesday from 4 a.m. to 6 a.m. for construction, according to a broadcast e-mail. The section will be closed off to remove...