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Freshman admission numbers on the rise

Even in a budget crisis, the University is attempting to grow.Preliminary projections estimate 520 more freshman will enroll in the University next fall as part of Chancellor Michael Martin's intention...

Seafood industry prepares for worst

By Grace Montgomery
Staff Writer
May 4, 2010

To see lsureveille.com's coverage of the Oil Spill, click here.Louisiana is all about seafood.But with the recent oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, consumers may see a rise in seafood prices or a shortage...

Waste is removed from used vegetable oil from the 459 Commons on May 4 so the oil can be combined with diesel to create fuel for the University’s lawnmowers.

Biodiesel powers LSU mowers

By Ryan Buxton
Senior Staff Writer
May 4, 2010

LSU Dining serves hundreds of students every day, but the cooking oil used in one dining hall feeds something other than mouths — the University's lawnmowers.After it is used to make meals for students,...

Institute of Marine Mammal Sciences researcher Justin Main collects a dead sea turtle on the beach in Pass Christian, Miss., on Sunday.

Fifty turtles found dead on coast since rig explosion

Effects of the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico are numerous and devastating, and the Gulf's turtles are among the casualties. Ten days after the Deepwater Horizon oil rig exploded April 20, 35 turtles...

 

Long-term effects of oil spill expected, uncertain

To see lsureveille.com's coverage of the Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill, click here.  Few foresaw the devastation to follow when the BP Deepwater Horizon oil-drilling rig exploded two weeks ago.But the...

University provides for students during finals, dead week

By Catherine Threlkeld
Staff Writer
May 4, 2010

The University is making plans to reduce the stress of dead week and finals week. And churches and study areas are providing snacks and resources during the stressful time. The Five and 459 Commons dining...

Nation & World – 5/6/2010

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May 4, 2010

Mexico investigating US teen's death as homicide MONTERREY, Mexico (AP) — The body of a Texas high school student reported missing by her mother has been found in Mexico and police are investigating...

May is Lupus Awareness Month

Exhaustion is part of every college student's life, but Sarah Fulkerson is already exhausted before she gets out of bed. The psychology senior, doesn't look sick. She doesn't sniffle, shake or cough. She...

New emergency text provider Rave tested

By Ryan Buxton
Senior Staff Writer
May 4, 2010

Students' cell phones collectively buzzed Wednesday at 9 a.m. when Information Technology Services tested a new provider for the University's emergency text messaging system.The message tested the procedures...

Procter & Gamble Co. ships dish liquid to help clean Gulf mammals

By The Associated Press
May 3, 2010

CINCINNATI (AP) — Procter & Gamble Co. says it has rushed 1,000 bottles of Dawn dishwashing liquid to the Gulf of Mexico region to help clean wildlife soiled by the massive oil spill.A P&G...

Former SG president Bennett dies at 42 – 4:08 p.m.

By Staff Reports
May 3, 2010

Former Student Government President and LSU track and field alumnus Kirt Bennett died Monday after suffering a stroke, the LSU Athletic Department announced Tuesday. He was 42 years old. Bennett was the...

Bill to make cell phone usage during driving a primary offense

By Sarah Eddington
Staff Writer
May 3, 2010

A bill that would ban the use of handheld cell phones while driving, whether it's texting or talking, passed through a House committee last Tuesday.House Bill 863, which awaits further action from the...