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John McCain defeats conservative primary challenger – 10:24 p.m.

By The Associated Press
August 23, 2010

PHOENIX (AP) — Sen. John McCain has defeated conservative challenger J.D. Hayworth in the Republican primary in his bid for a fifth term. McCain faced an aggressive challenge from Hayworth two years...

Cottages open despite slow market

By Frederick Holl
Staff Writer
August 23, 2010

The newest off-campus community has opened its doors, and it may be the last to do so in the near future.The Cottages, a student-oriented housing complex located on Ben Hur Road between Burbank and Nicholson...

Junior Cornetta Mosley, left, and senior Keyley Mable make calls Monday to University alumni while working for Tiger Talk.

University student ‘Tiger Talkers’ call alumni for donations

By Linden Uter
Contributing Writer
August 23, 2010

University alumnus Omobayo Famoriyo raised $86,159 for the University while he was an engineering student.He was a "Tiger Talker" for four years and is listed as the "Top Tiger Talker of All Time." Tiger...

AAUP to investigate Homberger, van Heerden cases

By Catherine Threlkeld
Staff Writer
August 23, 2010

The University will be under investigation for alleged violations of academic freedom later this week.Robert Kreiser, associate secretary for the American Association of University Professors, said a committee...

Department of Justice fights Gulf disaster fraud cases – 2:40 p.m.

By Nicholas Persac
Contributing Writer
August 23, 2010

Twenty five students answering phones on the third floor of Johnston Hall are the nation's first line of defense against fraudsters hoping to scam federal aid during disasters. These students answer calls...

I-10 closed for overturned 18-wheeler – 6:15 p.m.

By Staff Reports
August 23, 2010

I-10 Eastbound has been closed at the I-10/I-12 split because of an overturned 18-wheeler, according to Louisiana State Police. The closure is expected to last until 7 p.m. For information regarding hazardous...

Oil spill investigators focus on communication – 3:19 p.m.

By Associated Press
August 22, 2010

HOUSTON (AP) — Federal investigators seeking the cause of the rig explosion that led to BP's massive Gulf oil spill focused Monday on communication and chain of command, wondering at times whether...

 

Neighborhood organization on State Street to clean up area

By Frederick Holl
Staff Writer
August 22, 2010

Change is coming to State Street, one person, one day and one brick at a time.Jeremy Dellafiora, a landlord who owns two apartment buildings on State Street, is starting a neighborhood organization to...

Parking garage, bookstore to begin construction this year

By Rachel Warren
Contributing Writer
August 22, 2010

Construction on the new parking garage and bookstore stretching from Highland Road to East Campus Drive could begin as early as November, according to Facility Services.Emmett David, director of Facility...

Hearings into cause of Gulf of Mexico oil spill begin in Houston – 11:23 a.m.

By Associated Press
August 22, 2010

HOUSTON (AP) — The official in charge of identifying and dealing with the risks of BP's offshore Gulf marine operations acknowledged Monday that he rarely had contact with a key manager at the owner...

Astronomy professor Brad Schaefer speaks to his class Monday in Lockett Hall. Schaefer offers extra credit to students who download SETI@home.

Free computer program lets students search for alien life

By Matthew Albright
Staff Writer
August 22, 2010

In Aaron Vavrek's dorm room, the universe is exploding.On his laptop, which looks like any of the thousands of other unassuming laptops in most dorms on campus, stars are wheeling in long, loose arcs across...

Phishing attempts, identity theft still dangers at University

By Eric Allen
Contributing Writer
August 22, 2010

ITS is warning students and faculty to be aware of hackers attempting identity theft through University emails.This summer, University email addresses were blacklisted for a week because a hacker infiltrated...