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

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May 14, 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...

Provost Astrid Merget announces resignation — 3:30 p.m.

By Ryan Buxton
Senior Staff Writer
May 14, 2010

Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost Astrid Merget announced Friday she will step down from her position and become a University faculty member.Merget's time as an administrator will end July 1, according...

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,...

Campus safety called to question with Quad incident, suicide

By By Adam Duvernay
News Editor
May 9, 2010

STUDENT, VEHICLE IN QUAD CAUSE UNRESTArchitecture student Storm Erie was apprehended Feb. 23 after he drove his Mercedes-Benz into the Quad and unloaded an assortment of items — including a gas can,...

 

University hosts yearlong sesquicentennial celebration

By Ryan Buxton
Senior Staff Writer
May 9, 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 9, 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 9, 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 9, 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...