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Google Fiber Web site launched

By Ryan Buxton
Senior Staff Writer
March 22, 2010

To see the Web site, click here. Baton Rouge's campaign to be the test site for Google Fiber continues with the launch of a new Web site — Geaux fiBR.The site, www.geauxfibr.com, was launched Wednesday....

Students, alumni play kickball to benefit Haiti

By Sarah Eddington
Staff Writer
March 21, 2010

The forecast of inclement weather didn't stop students from gathering on the Parade Ground on Saturday morning for "Kickin' for Haiti." About 50 students participated in the kickball tournament, hosted...

Band members send mixed signals about Groovin’ message

By Catherine Threlkeld
Staff Writer
March 21, 2010

More than 2,500 people attended Students on Target's annual "Groovin' on the Grounds" on Saturday to see artists Prom Date, Big Boi and headliner Shinedown.Students on Target moved the concert from the...

Self-defense program teaches women to fend off attackers

By Mallory Logan
Contributing Writer
March 21, 2010

Student and faculty women practiced ground moves, blocking and other self-defense tactics on campus last weekend. The Rape Aggression Defense Systems Program instructs women in an effort to prevent attacks...

Business Education Complex groundbreaking draws crowd

By Sabrina Trahan
Contributing Writer
March 21, 2010

To see the Business Education Complex floorplans, click here. More than 200 people watched the groundbreaking ceremony for the new $60 million Business Education Complex on Friday.The 156,000-square-foot...

Options for constitutional change to appear on ballot

By Catherine Threlkeld
Staff Writer
March 21, 2010

Students can vote Tuesday on changes to the Student Government Constitution in addition to voting for a president, a vice president and college councils. The changes are meant to clarify discrepancies...

La. lawyers discuss juvenile justice system at symposium

By Mandy Francois
Contributing Writer
March 21, 2010

Law representatives from across Louisiana gathered Friday in the LSU Law Center to discuss problems in the juvenile-justice system. "The Backdoor of the Juvenile Courts, Waivers and the Impact of Criminalization"...

Anthony Mackie brings N.O. to stage at Oscars

By The Associated Press
March 21, 2010

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Two days before attending his first Oscars ceremony, New Orleans actor and "Hurt Locker" star Anthony Mackie was playing it cool. The New Orleans Center for the Creative Arts graduate...

Students, community shave heads for cancer research

By Sarah Eddington
Staff Writer
March 21, 2010

More than 30 students and community members shaved their heads for children's cancer research Saturday night at The Varsity Theatre. Participants went bald in return for sponsors' pledges of financial...

Chancellor’s Day Parade honors military service

By Ryan Buxton
Senior Staff Writer
March 19, 2010

The University has changed in the last 150 years, but the deep-rooted role of the military hasn't.The University's military traditions were in the spotlight Thursday as the LSU Corps of Cadets marched...

Protesters out-numbered 300 to 1

By Xerxes A. Wilson
Senior Staff Writer
March 19, 2010

A rousing rendition of Bohemian Rhapsody rang from Dutchtown High School today as University students and members of community protested an anti-gay group that never showed up. About 300 counter-protesters...

Graduate school dean selected

By Adam Duvernay
News Editor
March 19, 2010

David Constant, Interim Director of the Graduate School, was appointed dean of the Graduate School on Thursday, pending approval by the Board of Supervisors.Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost Astrid...