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John Lombardi: Ryan’s ouster not to make UNO an LSU-BR branch

By Staff Reports
September 16, 2010

LSU System President John Lombardi said Friday that Tim Ryan's ouster as University of New Orleans chancellor was not to make UNO a branch of LSU-Baton Rouge. Ryan said at a news conference Thursday that...

Councilwoman speaks out against sagging pants

By Matthew Albright
Staff Writer
September 15, 2010

Click Here to see a video of students' reaction to "Low Pants, No Chance"   A Baton Rouge metro councilwoman has started a social crusade to curb what she considers an egregious ill in the city —...

Senate approves new logo and motto Wed.

By Celeste Ansley
Staff Writer
September 15, 2010

Student Government Senate adopted a logo and motto at Wednesday's meeting. The logo and motto were voted on by 113 members of SG. There were two logo and three motto options. The logo won in a 56-44 vote. The...

HR transition team created to help newly laid-off employees

By Kayla DuBos
Contributing Writer
September 15, 2010

With the recent budget cuts endangering the jobs of many University faculty and staff, Human Resource Management has stepped in to provide support to its now-former employees. A transition team has been...

Nation & World: 9/16/10

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September 15, 2010

INTERNATIONAL Brazil unveils $200 million plan to slow savanna  deforestation BRASILIA, Brazil (AP) — Brazil's government has unveiled plans to slow the deforestation and help halt the wildfires...

Williams charged with murder

By Kayla DuBos
Contributing Writer
September 15, 2010

The man who engaged in an armed standoff with police near campus last week has been officially charged with the murder of four people.   Lee Roy Williams Jr., 52, was arrested Sept. 9 near the University...

John Lombardi takes over for resigning UNO Chancellor Tim Ryan

By Catherine Threlkeld
Staff Writer
September 15, 2010

University of New Orleans Chancellor Tim Ryan resigned on Thursday, effectively immediately, according to a press release from LSU System Vice President for Communication Charles Zewe. Ryan has served...

Various agencies to patrol tailgating

By Kayla DuBos
Contributing Writer
September 15, 2010

University officials are preparing for an influx of more than 100,000 tailgaters and game attendees for the first home game of the season Saturday, said Assistant Dean of Students and Associate Director...

Nation and World: 9/17/10

By Associated Press
September 15, 2010

15 die in Somalia after an attack during a parliament session MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — Mortar rounds fired by suspected Islamist insurgents crashed into Somalia's government complex on Thursday,...

Hill Memorial Library houses book worth millions

The University is home to many famous treasures like its stately oaks and Mike the Tiger, but a less conspicuous asset rests in the archives of Hill Memorial Library — a copy of the world's most...

Obama administration cracks down on abandoned Gulf wells

By The Associated Press
September 15, 2010

KENNER (AP) — The Obama administration moved to head off another catastrophic leak like the BP disaster Wednesday, ordering oil and gas companies in the Gulf of Mexico to plug or dismantle thousands...

System considers combining programs

By Catherine Threlkeld
Staff Writer
September 15, 2010

Administrators, legislators, faculty and students are all seeking answers for how to deal with past and future budget cuts. Plans and ideas have been considered or implemented like cutting programs, increasing...