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Campus Crime Briefs- Feb. 25

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February 25, 2010

OVER THE LIMITOn Feb. 20 at 3:43 a.m., LSU Police Department officers observed a car traveling on Nicholson Drive near South Stadium Drive strike a curb, said Sgt. Kevin Scott, LSUPD spokesperson. Police...

Research suggests chocolate decreases risk of stroke

By Sarah Eddington
Staff Writer
February 24, 2010

A February analysis shows chocolate isn't only good for a sweet tooth, but may also help prevent strokes. Researchers at the St. Michael's Hospital, University of Toronto analyzed three prior chocolate...

Rep. Anh “Joseph” Cao, R-La., answers a question Aug. 18 at a town hall meeting in Westego, La. The lone Republican lawmaker to support Democratic health care legislation has seen his fundraising drop by nearly 40 percent since his vote.

Lone GOP health care backer’s controversial campaign cash dips

By The Associated Press
February 24, 2010

WASHINGTON (AP) — The lone Republican lawmaker to support Democratic health care legislation has seen his fundraising drop by nearly 40 percent since his vote, and he is quickly burning through a...

Students learn to stand out for jobs

By Ryan Buxton
Senior Staff Writer
February 24, 2010

Students looking to set themselves apart in the increasingly competitive job market can get tips on sharpening their skills during Personal Brand Week.The national program, created by auditing firm PricewaterhouseCoopers,...

Ledger shows new insight into Faulkner’s writing

By Ryan Buxton
Senior Staff Writer
February 24, 2010

Famed Southern author William Faulkner died 47 years ago, but new details about his work are still being unearthed. John Lowe, University English professor and president of the Society for the Study of...

Undergrad credit card usage, debt increasing

By Mary Walker Baus
Contributing Writer
February 24, 2010

Increasing education on and limiting the use of credit cards among young people is a key aspect of the Credit Card Accountability, Responsibility and Disclosure (CARD) Act.Jared Bernstein, senior economic...

Incoherent student drives onto Quad, unloads assorted items – 10:35 a.m.

By Xerxes Wilson
Senior Staff Writer
February 23, 2010

A University student was arrested today after driving his car down Middleton Library sidewalk and parking the vehicle in the quad.After parking, the student jacked the passenger side of his car up and...

Plantation ledger discovered to have inspired William Faulkner – 11:10 a.m.

By Ryan Buxton
February 23, 2010

A ledger and diary from a Mississippi plantation containing records of slavery has been identified as having influenced the work of Southern author William Faulkner, and is adding to the research of University...

RepreCENSUS campaign concludes on campus

By Grace Montgomery
Staff Writer
February 23, 2010

The repreCENSUS campaign is winding down on campus, and the U.S. Census Bureau is about to take its "snapshot of America for 2010."The Bateman team visited residence halls Tuesday night to answer questions...

Jindal introduces LA GRAD program

By Grace Montgomery
Staff Writer
February 23, 2010

Gov. Bobby Jindal announced his plan to allow state colleges and universities to raise tuition if they meet specific academic standards Tuesday.With the LA GRAD program, Granting Resources and Autonomy...

The river at the River Road levees by the Vet School has risen to the flood stages, according to the NWS.

Flood warning issued affecting BR

By Jacob Most
Contributing Writer
February 23, 2010

The National Weather Service extended a flood warning affecting Baton Rouge until Thursday for the Mississippi River at Red River Landing.The river was at 34.3 feet in Baton Rouge at 7 a.m. Monday, according...

Research suggests chocolate decreases risk of stroke -12:06 p.m.

By Sarah Eddington
Staff Writer
February 23, 2010

A February analysis shows chocolate isn't only good for a sweet tooth, but also for stroke prevention. Researchers at the St. Michael's Hospital, University of Toronto analyzed three prior chocolate studies...