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Summer enrollment sees slight decrease from previous year

By Ryan Buxton
Staff Writer
June 23, 2010

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,...

Oil spill news briefs – 6-24-2010

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June 23, 2010

—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...

Starbucks offers free Wi-Fi for customers starting July 1

By Matthew Jacobs
June 23, 2010

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 iPhone 4 released today, offers new features

By Celeste Ansley
Contributing Writer
June 23, 2010

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...

Crime Briefs – June 24, 2010

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June 23, 2010

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...

SG to make donations to library and CxC

By Catherine Threlkeld
Staff Writer
June 23, 2010

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...

Judge blocks Gulf offshore drilling moratorium – 1:25 p.m.

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...

Demonstration protests BP oil spill, calls for clean energy

By Catherine Threlkeld
Staff Writer
June 21, 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 21, 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...

Oil spill research postponed until $5 million arrives

By Catherine Threlkeld
Staff Writer
June 21, 2010

In addition to paying for lost wages and coastal restoration, BP will also be paying three universities to research the effects of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.BP announced a $500 million commitment...

Nation and World: 6-22-2010

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June 21, 2010

Afghan chopper crash kills 3 Aussies, 1 American KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — A helicopter crash killed three Australian commandos and a U.S. service member before dawn Monday in a rugged area of southern...

Student hit by drunk driver in South Africa

By Matthew Jacobs
Senior Staff Writer
June 21, 2010

A University student is in critical condition in South Africa after being struck by a vehicle last week while attending the World Cup.Brian Murphy, psychology sophomore, and two siblings were hit by a...