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Watchdog group seeks Senate probe of David Vitter

By The Associated Press
September 21, 2010

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A government watchdog group in Washington is seeking a Senate ethics committee investigation of Louisiana Sen. David Vitter. Complaints from Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics...

Interstate 12 blocked at Essen Lane

By Matthew Albright
Staff Writer
September 21, 2010

Interstate 12 is completely blocked at Essen Lane because of a major traffic accident, Baton Rouge Police Department officials say. The department will release more information about the closure and when...

Senate campaigns largely skip campus

By Matthew Albright
Staff Writer
September 21, 2010

With the November elections drawing near, incumbent Republican Sen. David Vitter and his challenger, Democrat Charlie Melancon, are swinging hard and fast in their fight for the seat. But one part of the...

LBTC to do outreach for business group

By Frederick Holl
Staff Writer
September 21, 2010

The Louisiana Business and Technology Center has a new partner in its efforts to grow business across the Gulf South, and the federal government has taken notice. The Enterprise for Innovative GeoSpatial...

Students customize beer pong tables

By Rachel Warren
Contributing Writer
September 21, 2010

Click Here to watch a video of beer pong at tailgate parties Click Here to see a slide show of customized beer pong tables   Beer pong is a tailgating staple, but for many creative Tiger fans, rickety,...

State unemployment on the rise

By Staff Reports
September 21, 2010

Louisiana's unemployment rate is on the rise, reaching 7.6 percent in August, according to a report by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released Tuesday. Louisiana was one of 27 states to report an...

Regents to pay $105K to find new higher education commissioner

By Staff & Wire Reports
September 21, 2010

The Board of Regents chose a search firm Wednesday to find the state's next higher education commissioner.   The Board selected Greenwood/Asher and Associates, Inc., to find Louisiana higher education's...

Polls show Vitter ahead of Melancon

By Matthew Albright
Staff Writer
September 20, 2010

New poll results continue to show Republican incumbent David Vitter ahead of Democrat Charlie Melancon in the race for U.S. Senate. One poll has Melancon, who is currently a U.S. representative, trailing...

SHC project to improve safety, accessibility of facility

By Celeste Ansley
Staff Writer
September 20, 2010

The Student Health Center is preparing to begin an estimated $281,000 wayfinding and site improvement project to increase safety and accessibility around the facility. The project will add signage, handrails,...

Student Alumni Association Connects Students with Alumni

By Amanda Goodroe
September 20, 2010

A student organization dormant for the past few years is re-launching with a goal of connecting current University students to alumni and providing valuable networking opportunities and a resume builder.  The...

AP Source: Saints RB Reggie Bush has broken fibula

By The Associated Press
September 20, 2010

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Reggie Bush has a broken right fibula which is not expected to be season ending, though the injury could sideline him about six weeks, a person familiar with the injury said Tuesday. Bush...

Volunteer Fair starts at 11 a.m. in Union

By Rachel Warren
Contributing Writer
September 20, 2010

Volunteer LSU will hold its annual Volunteer Fair today from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Cotillion Ballroom of the Student Union. Director of Volunteer LSU Millena Williams said the fair is available to any...