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2010 marks anniversary of the Long assassination

By Mary Walker Baus
Contributing Writer
April 22, 2010

Many famous men laid the bricks that built the University during the past 150 years, but 75 years ago, one man turned the face of the University toward modernity. This year marks the University's 150th...

The University relocated from the the Louisiana Asylum for the Deaf to the Pentagon Barracks in 1886.

Campus location changes, expands over time

By Sarah Eddington
Staff Writer
April 21, 2010

LSU's campus has come a long way since its humble beginnings as a seminary school in Pineville. The University has been located in three different places before its present-day home in the heart of Baton...

Time capsule to be opened in 2160

By Ryan Buxton
Senior Staff Writer
April 21, 2010

As 150 years of University history is being revived and celebrated, the current generation of students is putting its own history six feet under. The Sesquicentennial Student Subcommittee is planning to...

‘Forever LSU’ film chronicles history

By Ryan Buxton
Senior Staff Writer
April 21, 2010

Tiger fans across the state celebrated the University's 150-year history by tuning into a 53-minute documentary that premiered March 10 as part of the University's sesquicentennial. The documentary, titled...

Hudson, Borel sworn in as SG president, vice president

By Catherine Threlkeld
Staff Writer
April 21, 2010

Student Government leadership changed hands Wednesday with a ceremony beneath Memorial Tower and an official swearing in during SG Senate.J Hudson and Dani Borel were inaugurated as SG president and vice...

Aerial silks provides unique challenges for students

By Grace Montgomery
Staff Writer
April 21, 2010

Students don't need to travel long distances to see acrobatic shows like Cirque Du Soleil.Students can practice aerial silks three times a week in the Music and Dramatic Arts Building under the guidance...

Future of $30 class gift fee uncertain

By Xerxes A. Wilson
Senior Staff Writer
April 21, 2010

The fate of the controversial class gift fee is still uncertain.Chancellor Michael Martin chose to neither approve nor disapprove the fee and sent it back to students to resolve.The Student Government...

Final Senate session held

By Catherine Threlkeld
Staff Writer
April 21, 2010

Wednesday was a night of welcoming new changes and saying goodbye to seniors during a double Senate session.This past year's senators held a regular session first to hear bills and resolutions. Current...

Former chancellor reflects on cuts

By Xerxes A. Wilson
Senior Staff Writer
April 21, 2010

The threat of cutting colleges and programs is an old story for faculty and administrators who have been at the University since the mid-'80s. Former University Chancellor James Wharton led the University...

Admiral to discuss clean energy

By Joanna Zimmerman
Contributing Writer
April 21, 2010

Retired Vice Admiral Dennis McGinn will discuss America's energy use as a national security risk with University students today.McGinn said the U.S.'s dependence on fossil fuels is a threat to national...

Staff Senate: Possibility of furloughs discussed

By Jacob Most
Contributing Writer
April 21, 2010

The Staff Senate met Wednesday to discuss the University's budget outlook and the possibility of furloughs by the end of the academic year.Staff Senate President Chad Gothreaux said he feels proposed furloughs...

Bill may allow season tickets to be resold at higher prices

By Grace Montgomery
Staff Writer
April 21, 2010

Season ticket holders may soon be able to scalp tickets for more than face value to regain part of the required foundation donation, but students still won't be able to profit from their tickets.Louisiana...