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Nation and World: 7-29-2010

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July 27, 2010

Third most-wanted Nazi suspect charged in Germany BERLIN (AP) — The world's third most-wanted Nazi suspect, who lived undisturbed for decades after World War II, has been charged in Germany with...

‘Outcasts’ author to speak at One Book One Community

By Matthew Jacobs
Senior Staff Writer
July 27, 2010

Author Neil White will address the Baton Rouge community tonight as part of the University's ongoing One Book One Community program. White's memoir "In the Sanctuary of Outcasts" is the summer selection...

GRAD Act allows for tuition increases comparable to peer groups, creates performance criteria

University students' fee bills will be more costly this fall as tuition and mandatory fees will increase by 10 percent, due in part to the LA GRAD Act passed during the 2010 state legislative session.The...

University researchers explore many effects of oil spill

By Nicholas Persac
Staff Writer
July 27, 2010

University researchers across campus departments are starting, conducting and completing studies to better understand numerous effects of the Gulf of Mexico oil spill crisis, which began more than 100...

Youths’ Internet use likely to last

By Ryan Buxton
Staff Writer
July 27, 2010

Social networking websites have become an ingrained part of the college experience, and the millennial generation is likely to keep up its habit of sharing personal information online as young people grow...

College Row Northgate center set to open Aug. 10

By Catherine Threlkeld
Staff Writer
July 27, 2010

Students returning to campus in the fall will find a new site on the corner of State Street and Highland Road. College Row Northgate is a new shopping center constructed behind Smoothie King. Chris Beall,...

Geological Survey could be eliminated

By Catherine Threlkeld
Staff Writer
July 27, 2010

After 76 years of existence, the Louisiana Geological Survey could be gone after the University's expected 23 percent budget cut for the 2011-2012 fiscal year.LGS is the primary geological institution...

Oil spill news briefs: 7-29-2010

By Associated Press
July 27, 2010

— One hundred days after the rig explosion that set off the worst offshore oil spill in U.S. history, the oil giant behind it is hoping to move beyond the losses, the gaffes and the live video that...

Clothing stores, shoppers donate to good causes

By Annie Hundley
Contributing Writer
July 25, 2010

Activism is the new chic.From large companies like Old Navy to smaller organizations like Falling Whistles, everyone is jumping on the bandwagon of shopping for a good cause."It's a nice trend," said Mary...

Wellness shoes becoming popular workout accessory

By Celeste Ansley
Contributing Writer
July 25, 2010

Recently students have been looking outside traditional workouts for ways to increase muscle tone.Wellness shoes like the Reebok EasyTones and Sketchers Shape-ups have become popular in the last few months."It...

Professor to testify on drilling ban impact

By Nicholas Persac
Staff Writer
July 25, 2010

University finance professor Joseph Mason will testify today before a U.S. Senate committee to "relay the negative economic impact" of the federal government's offshore deepwater drilling moratorium.Mason...

Hill Memorial Library hosting botanical works

By Ryan Buxton
Staff Writer
July 25, 2010

Immaculately painted and scientifically precise watercolors of native Louisiana plants are covering the halls of Hill Memorial Library.The plant portraits are part of the library's latest exhibit, "A Beneficial...