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Senate clarifies stance on community college at first fall meeting

By Celeste Ansley
Staff Writer
August 25, 2010

Student Government Senate opened its fall semester with a resolution clarifying its stance on community college. SG Senate also discussed its summer activities, what it hope to achieve this semester and...

Green design course to be offered

By Kate Mabry
Contributing Writer
August 25, 2010

In these eco-conscious days, the average person is concerned about saving money and energy, and design professionals are constantly looking for proficient and innovative ways to go green. The University's...

Sunday marks Hurricane Katrina’s 5-year anniversary

By Matthew Albright
Staff Writer
August 25, 2010

Sunday will mark the five-year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, the storm that tore across the Gulf of Mexico's coast, devastating whole communities and leaving New Orleans underwater for almost a week.   In...

Now-popular restaurant The Chimes has replaced Tiger Town Pharmacy as The Varsity’s neighbor.

North Gate area gets commercialized facelift, but local businesses have stronger staying power

By Frederick Holl
Staff Writer
August 25, 2010

From the original location of the Co-op Bookstore and Baker's Restaurant to Varsity Theatre and Louie's Cafe, the North Gate area has housed some of the University's most beloved local establishments,...

Mike VI kept in night house during routine maintenance – 12:40 p.m.

By Nicholas Persac
Contributing Writer
August 25, 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...

Nicholson Drive construction projects hindering student commuters, causing headaches

By Matthew Albright
Staff Writer
August 25, 2010

Cars bounced roughly Wednesday as students drove to and from campus on a grainy, unlevel Nicholson Drive. Student commuters may face construction delays for the next few weeks while workers with the state...

Former Pulitzer Prize finalist Dave Eggers spoke at the Honors Convocation on Wednesday night in the Student Union about his book “Zeitoun.”

Author Dave Eggers speaks at Honors Convocation

By Parker Cramer
Contributing Writer
August 25, 2010

Within days of the fifth anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, author Dave Eggers came to the University to discuss his book "Zeitoun," based on the storm.   Eggers talked about "Zeitoun," a story of...

Poll: Most say US still unprepared for disasters – 2:31 p.m.

By The Associated Press
August 25, 2010

WASHINGTON (AP) — Most people think the U.S. is not better prepared for handling natural disasters than it was when Hurricane Katrina ravaged the Gulf Coast five years ago, according to a poll released...

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...

Nation and World 8/26/10

By The Associated Press
August 25, 2010

Drug cartel suspected in massacre of 72 migrants MEXICO CITY (AP) — A wounded migrant stumbled into a military checkpoint and led marines to a gruesome scene, what may be the biggest massacre so...

University reassures students eggs safe to eat

By Kayla Dubos
August 25, 2010

University students are safe from dangers associated with the egg recall from two Iowa egg farms, according to LSU Dining. Wright County Egg Farms and Hillandale Farms announced a voluntary egg recall...