Two charged for wrongly being on campus Two men, neither of whom is affiliated with the University, were arrested June 12 for criminal trespassing in unrelated incidents. Patrolling officers first saw...

The new Student Government president and vice president are getting started early on their initiatives by taking on progressive ideas this summer.President J Hudson supplied the Communication Across the...

In February 2009, a 34-year-old Baton Rouge defense attorney was stabbed to death in her office. A month later, a 44-year-old man was shot in the neck while watching TV in his bedroom. In September, a...

Afghans relieved at choice of Gen. Petraeus KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Afghan officials expressed relief at the choice of Gen. David Petraeus to replace Gen. Stanley McChrystal as the top U.S. and...

The total number of students enrolled at the University this summer is down slightly from last year.With 9,403 students enrolled for summer courses in 2010, there was a 3 percent decrease compared to 2009,...

—The Louisiana judge who struck down the six-month ban on deepwater oil drilling in the Gulf of Mexico has reported extensive investments in the oil and gas industry, according to financial disclosure...

Students who frequent Starbucks in hopes of enjoying an iced latte or chai tea will soon be able to benefit from another item served up by the store: Wi-Fi.The popular coffee shop will begin offering free...

Apple's latest product, the iPhone 4, arrived in stores today.The iPhone 4 was available for pre-ordering June 15.  Apple received many complaints from people who couldn't get through the server when...

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A federal judge in New Orleans has blocked a six-month moratorium on new deepwater drilling projects that was imposed in response to the massive Gulf oil spill. The White House...

—About 126.3 million gallons of oil has gushed into the Gulf since April 20. That calculation is based on the higher end of the government's range of barrels leaked per day and the oil company BP's...

Armed with signs and music, peaceful protestors gathered Thursday and Friday at the Louisiana State Capitol to speak out against the Gulf of Mexico oil spill and urge for cleaner energy in Louisiana.Students,...

As a new drinking game gains viral popularity, University students are packing heat by packing Ice — Smirnoff Ice.The game, called "Bros Icing Bros," is one of sly creativity in which bottles of...