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Oil spill news briefs: 6-22-2010

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June 20, 2010

—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...

Demonstration protests BP oil spill, calls for clean energy

By Catherine Threlkeld
Staff Writer
June 20, 2010

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,...

‘Bros Icing Bros’ game gains popularity on campus, is denounced by Smirnoff

By Ryan Buxton
Staff Writer
June 20, 2010

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...

Eco-friendly clothing makes its way to Baton Rouge

By Annie Hundley
Contributing Writer
June 16, 2010

The green movement has made its way into students' closets. The fashion industry is jumping on the eco-friendly bandwagon with recycled, vintage and sustainable clothing. And with consignment shops and...

Protestors to gather to support coast

By Nicholas Persac
Staff Writer
June 16, 2010

Protesters will gather both Thursday and Friday on the State Capitol steps to show support for the coastal communities affected by the oil spewing into the Gulf and to urge state legislators to increase...

Storyville selling shirt to support injured student

By Ryan Buxton
Staff Writer
June 16, 2010

Students looking to offer support to the LSU cyclist who was injured in a severe accident in May can help with fundraising by purchasing a T-shirt from Storyville.The shirt is available now, and every...

Pharmacies required to track cold medicine purchases

When traveling from her home in Raceland, Sarah Thibodaux has to remember to throw another item in her overnight bag that she can't leave without — her Claritin.If she forgets her medicine when traveling...

Ozzy Osborne, Drake, MGMT to headline 2010 Voodoo Experience

By Nicholas Persac
Staff Writer
June 16, 2010

Ozzy Osbourne, Muse, Drake and MGMT will headline the 2010 Voodoo Experience on Halloween weekend in New Orleans. Weezer, Hot Chip, Interpol, Metric and Paul Van Dyk will all also perform, according to...

Lawmakers approve higher education tuition increase

By The Associated Press
June 16, 2010

(AP) — Students at public colleges around Louisiana will face higher costs this fall.Lawmakers on the Legislature's joint budget committee agreed Wednesday to allow tuition increases of up to 5 percent...

Chancellor Martin: LSU is a ‘huge ship with tiny rudder’

By Catherine Threlkeld
Staff Writer
June 16, 2010

Chancellor Michael Martin said he anticipates even more budget cuts in the future as he spoke at the Staff Senate meeting Wednesday."Right now, the messages we're getting from the system are the world...

A patch of oil floats Monday on the water near the coast of Grand Isle.

Hurricane season storms could stall oil response efforts, help oil disperse

By Nicholas Persac
Staff Writer
June 16, 2010

The 59th day of the Gulf oil spill catastrophe also marks the 17th day of this year's hurricane season in the region, forcing government and BP officials to devise alternate response plans for a worst-case...

Interracial marriage at an all-time high in U.S.

By Matthew Jacobs
Senior Staff Writer
June 16, 2010

People say love is colorblind, and a recent study shows the country is echoing that sentiment.A record 14.6 percent of newlyweds in 2008 married a spouse of a different race or ethnicity, according to...