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Internet phenomenon Chatroulette creates experience with strangers

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March 8, 2010

The new Internet phenomenon Chatroulette, which connects users to characters of all kinds from every corner of the map, has exploded in popularity.The webcam-based chat site randomly pairs two people from...

Proper eating advocated in March

By Ryan Buxton
Senior Staff Writer
March 8, 2010

March is National Nutrition Month, and the American Dietetic Association is encouraging people to reevaluate their diets and plan for healthy eating.The theme for this year's Nutrition Month is improving...

University considering housing partnership

Handicapped by dwindling funding, the University is planning a public-private partnership to subsidize new housing.The University is considering entering a public-private partnership to fund new graduate...

Senate passes bill to eliminate senior gift opt-out clause

By Catherine Threlkeld
Staff Writer
March 8, 2010

Student Government Senate passed the 2010 Class Gift Project resolution to add a $30 fee to graduating seniors' fee bills last Wednesday after the Senate eliminated the opt-out clause.The opt-out clause...

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...

Martin tries to diversify University funding

Beer, online degrees, the elderly and nuclear reactor control rooms are part of Chancellor Michael Martin's vision for the University's future.Along with raising traditional funds for the University, Martin...

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...