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University researchers lead the way in hurricane studies

By Sarah Eddington
Staff Writer
August 28, 2010

Much has been learned since Hurricane Katrina tore through the Gulf Coast five years ago. University researchers have made significant discoveries in hurricane tracking, analyses and response. At the Earth...

West Laville renovations reach end

By Meredith Will
Contributing Writer
August 28, 2010

Renovations on West Laville Hall have been completed, but there are still several kinks that need to be fixed. Several pieces of furniture have been ordered but have yet to show up, according to Brent...

President commits to Gulf Coast revival after disasters

By The Associated Press
August 28, 2010

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Five years after Hurricane Katrina's wrath, President Barack Obama sought to reassure disaster-weary Gulf Coast residents Sunday that he would not abandon their cause.   "My...

Light turnout expected in Louisiana party primaries – 10:34 a.m.

By The Associated Press
August 27, 2010

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Some of the campaigns were heated but voter interest appeared light for Saturday's congressional party primaries in Louisiana. The only statewide races were for Senate nominations....

Student gossip website gains prominence among students

By Kayla DuBos
Contributing Writer
August 26, 2010

Collegiate gossip website JuicyCampus left some students wanting more upon its exit from the Internet, but two new sites are waiting to fill the void — TotalFratMove.com and GreekRank.com.   JuicyCampus,...

Kinesiology growing within University

By Kate Mabry
Contributing Writer
August 26, 2010

  As society becomes more conscious of health and staying in shape, the kinesiology major has become more popular both at the University and nationally.   According to the Office of Budget and...

Nation & World 8/27/10

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August 26, 2010

  Huge cocaine stash found on ranch in Venezuela CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Authorities seized more than 4.4 tons (4 metric tons) of cocaine at a ranch Thursday after F-16 fighter jets intercepted...

Workers give Mike the Tiger’s habitat a fresh coat of paint Thursday as part of renovations. The updates are expected to be complete no later than Monday.

Mike VI kept in night house during habitat maintenance

By Nicholas Persac
Contributing Writer
August 26, 2010

The 15,000-square-foot habitat for the University's beloved mascot has housed only a live oak tree and a waterfall this week as routine maintenance is completed on Mike VI's home. "Mike VI was kept inside...

Feds to remove temporary cap from Gulf well – 12:14 p.m.

By The Associated Press
August 26, 2010

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The federal government said engineers will start work Monday to remove the temporary cap that stopped oil from gushing out of BP's blown-out Gulf well so that crews can raise a...

Former Chancellor Sean O’Keefe moved from Alaska to DC hospital

By Staff reports
August 26, 2010

  Former LSU Chancellor and NASA chief Sean O'Keefe has been moved from an Alaska hospital to a hospital in Washington, D.C., according to media reports Thursday.   O'Keefe has been hospitalized...

Comparative literature and women’s and gender studies programs reinstated – 9:36 a.m.

By Staff Reports
August 25, 2010

Two degree programs originally cut in January — comparative literature and women's and gender studies — will be reinstated. The two programs were reinstated by the Louisiana Board of Regents...

Fraudulent email being circulated around the University – 3:10 p.m.

By Kayla DuBos
Contributing Writer
August 25, 2010

The University has issued another phishing alert. LSU web mailing accounts are not being shut down, but user's accounts will be hacked for personal information if they respond to the email. Students should...