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Former professor to file suit against LSU

By Xerxes A. Wilson
Senior Staff Writer
February 10, 2010

Former University Professor and hurricane expert Ivor van Heerden is planning a lawsuit against the University that alleges he was wrongfully terminated and harassed by University officials.A press release...

Lawmakers question OLOL hospital deal

By The Associated Press
February 10, 2010

Two top legislative leaders say they have too many questions about a proposed LSU-Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center deal for it to proceed to final approval at this time.A vote had been scheduled...

Pauly D show may be set back

By Ryan Buxton
Senior Staff Writer
February 10, 2010

Baton Rouge may have to wait a little longer to soak up a taste of the "Jersey Shore."DJ Pauly D's scheduled performance at Bogie's tonight may have to be postponed if the MTV star's air travel is delayed...

Chancellor to address students, faculty and staff in Faculty Senate-Chancellor Forum – 11:11 a.m.

By Mary Walker Baus
Contributing Writer
February 10, 2010

University Chancellor Michael Martin will address topics and answer questions about the University's future for the first Faculty Senate-Chancellor Forum of the spring semester.The "Battling Navigators...

H1N1 outnumbers seasonal flu cases

By Grace Montgomery
Staff Writer
February 10, 2010

More patients are reporting having the H1N1 virus than the seasonal flu, even though the seasonal flu is currently in its peak season.This trend follows a study by the Center of Disease Control and Prevention...

School of Art Gallery hosting Mardi Gras mask exhibit tonight – 11:16 a.m.

By Ryan Buxton
Senior Staff Writer
February 9, 2010

The LSU School of Art's Glassell Gallery is auctioning off more than 70 Mardi Gras masks tonight created by local artists. The artists were given blank masks and told to decorate them any way they wanted,...

University NAACP hosts week of fun, service, education

By Catherine Threlkeld
Staff Writer
February 9, 2010

The University NAACP group is offering a fun-filled week of festivities and education opportunities to students and Baton Rouge community members. The National Association for the Advancement of Colored...

Crime Briefs 2/10/10

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February 9, 2010

STREET FIGHTEROn Feb. 5, Ryan Murphy, a 22-year-old student of 296 Al Harvey Road, Stonington, Conn., and Joseph Crifasi, an 18-year-old student of 296 Magnolia Drive, Metairie, were arrested for second...

 

University contributes to Haiti disaster relief

By Sarah Eddington
Contributing Writer
February 8, 2010

The University continues to do its part to contribute to Haiti relief efforts. The Department of Residential Life created a campaign called "Geaux the Distance: Hope for Haiti," which students can donate...

ADAM VACCARELLA / The Daily Reveille Commissioner Ben Nevers of the Postsecondary Education Review Commission, also known as the Tucker Commission, discusses recommendations regarding higher learning.

Tucker Commission: La. needs more graduates

By By Xerxes A. Wilson
Senior Staff Writer
February 8, 2010

Louisiana faces disaster if it fails to improve the graduation rate and quality of education in the state, according to the final report of the Postsecondary Education Review Commission.The Commission...

LA Swift offers residents affordable transportation

By By Hannah Adams
Contributing Writer
February 8, 2010

 LA Swift, one of Louisiana's largest public transportation systems, has served as an affordable and convenient means for passengers to travel to New Orleans for more than four years.The bus system...