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Families of Chilean University students safe after earthquake

By Sumit Kumar
Contributing Writer
March 7, 2010

Two University students from Chile said none of their families or friends were seriously affected by the Feb. 27 Chilean earthquake.Daniela Schoffer, art history junior from southern Santiago, the capital...

A Capella Choir to be honored, perform at division convention

By Mandy Francois
Contributing Writer
March 7, 2010

The A Capella Choir will add another honor to its list of achievements this week when it performs at the ACDA Convention. The Southern Division American Choral Directors Association Convention is scheduled...

LSU wide receiver Toliver, forward Harris issued citations – 4:11 p.m.

By Staff Reports
March 7, 2010

LSU senior wide receiver Terrence Toliver was tased by police officers after an altercation in Baton Rouge's Tigerland area on Saturday night, according to a Baton Rouge Police Department report. The report...

LPSC to review renewable portfolio standard Wednesday

The Louisiana Public Service Commission is trying to increase "green" efforts in Louisiana.The LPSC has proposed a new environmental policy called a Renewable Portfolio Standard — or RPS —...

Degree programs could be standardized in 2012

By Sarah Eddington
Staff Writer
March 7, 2010

The Board of Supervisors approved the Academic and Student Affairs Committee's resolution to standardize bachelor's degree credits and implement a student tracking system at Friday's meeting. Michael Gargano,...

Jesus’ role in art, history examined at symposium

By Ryan Buxton
Senior Staff Writer
March 7, 2010

His name rings in churches and religious texts throughout the world, and Jesus was the topic Friday as University professors gathered to share their research on one of the world's most well-known figures.Professors...

Candidate offers grad school diversity

By Mallory Logan
Contributing Writer
March 5, 2010

EDITOR'S NOTE: This story is the second in a series of stories about the Graduate School dean candidates. To read the first article, click here.The final candidate running for the Graduate School dean...

Faculty, students rally against state funding decreases

A small group of students and faculty assembled Thursday at the flagpole on the Parade Ground to rally against budget cuts and decreases in state funding.Dubbed the "National Day of Action for Public Education,"...

Members of Phi Mu perform Thursday at the annual Panhellenic Council step show at the River Center.

Sorority step show brings Greek councils together

Phi Mu stepped its way to victory against five other sororities Thursday night.The sorority won the first-place trophy in the first Panhellenic Council step show with a routine entitled "Pink Ladies.""Go...

U.S. House of Reps commends University for sesquicentennial

By Xerxes A. Wilson
Staff Writer
March 4, 2010

The University received a late birthday wish from the United States House of Representatives this week.The House unanimously approved House Resolution 1072 congratulating the University on its sesquicentennial.The...

 

Guidry: Shinedown choice based on students’ opinions in survey

By Catherine Threlkeld
Staff Writer
March 4, 2010

Students may not be happy about the lineup for Groovin' on the Grounds, but SG Director of Student Involvement Melissa Guidry said she paid close attention to students' wishes while hiring the acts.The...

 

SG campaigns begin, four groups announce intentions to run

By Catherine Threlkeld
Staff Writer
March 4, 2010

Editor's note: The SG candidates are listed in alphabetical order.Student Government election season has officially begun.Three of the four candidates registered for 2010-2011 presidential season announced...