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Suspicious package recovered, no threat sustained — 1:20 p.m.

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May 13, 2010

LSU Police received a call Friday afternoon about a suspicious unlabeled cardboard box abandoned on a bench outside Memorial Tower, according to Det. Kevin Scott, spokesman for LSUPD.He said police responded...

 

University hosts yearlong sesquicentennial celebration

By Ryan Buxton
Senior Staff Writer
May 8, 2010

More than a year of intensive planning came to fruition in 2010 as the University began celebrating its sesquicentennial, and the festivities will continue through the fall semester.The commemoration of...

Campus Crime Briefs

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May 8, 2010

Editor's note: This is a compilation of crime briefs from the past semester. STUDENT ARRESTED FOR VIDEO VOYEURISMA University student was arrested April 22 for allegedly using a pen camera to spy on females...

Haiti still needs support 4 months after disaster

By Sarah Eddington
Staff Writer
May 8, 2010

Four months after the 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck Port-au-Prince, Haiti, the country struggles to rebuild. The University continues to do what it can to help. The earthquake was the worst to hit the...

Watkins, Scheuermann complete 25 of 34 initiatives

By Catherine Threlkeld
Staff Writer
May 8, 2010

Student Government had its high points and downfalls, cooperation and controversy and opportunities and barriers this year. "MORE FOR LSU"The term of former President Stuart Watkins and Vice President...

Efforts for ‘green,’ sustainable LSU prove effective

The latest environmentally friendly initiative was the first Spring Greening Day on April 30, organized by Campus Life, Facility Services, Landscape Services, Student Government and the Student Activities...

 

University, System plagued by state budget cuts

 It's been a year characterized by fear and speculation as the magnitude of the budget crisis slowly comes into focus.An ever-threatening state budget deficit has sparked the process of University...

Union renovation continues despite early delays

After dealing with early setbacks in construction, Student Union officials said they expect the Union theater and Tiger Lair food court to resume operations in the fall.The Live Oak Lounge opened in July...

Department experiences tumultuous year

The College of Music and Dramatic Arts has had a year full of hardships, controversy and milestones.In December 2009, Frank Wickes announced his retirement as Director of Bands, a position he has held...

Progress made in on-campus housing

The convenience of living on campus and new renovations have increased the demand for on-campus housing.More than 50 percent of undergraduate rooms are renovated or new, according to Jay High, Residential...

Survey aims to take ‘snapshot of America’ this year

By Grace Montgomery
Staff Writer
May 8, 2010

The U.S. Census Bureau took its 2010 "snapshot of America" this year.The Bureau mailed out Census forms in March, and many students had their first opportunities to be counted in the national survey.U.S....

Saints’ first Super Bowl victory unifies fans across state

The Who Dat Nation experienced a frenzy of emotions this season when the New Orleans Saints won their first Super Bowl and a lawsuit emerged involving Saints memorabilia.The New Orleans Saints made history,...