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Bike safety promoted throughout semester

The number of bikers traveling through campus increased this semester, while the University promoted bike usage and safety.Easy Streets Phase I reduced traffic between 30 and 62 percent on roads throughout...

Construction on the Union will continue into the spring semester with Tiger Lair renovations. Most of the third floor meeting rooms have already been completed.

Tiger Lair renovations to begin during winter break

By Steven Powell
Contributing Writer
December 6, 2009

With the fall semester coming to a close, the LSU Student Union is beginning to repair the Tiger Lair food court as renovations to the second and third floors near completion. Shirley Plakidas, Student...

LSU video contest finalists revealed

By Kyle Bove
Senior Staff Writer
December 4, 2009

Forever LSU, the University's fundraising campaign, revealed the three finalists in its Student Video Contest on Thursday. The finalists, who created 2-3 minute videos about the importance of private funding...

The inside of Stage 5, the Rebecca Building, in the Celtic Media Group compound has been transformed into the streets of LA for the filming of the new movie Battle L.A. being filmed here in Baton Rouge.

State film industry continues to grow

By Xerxes A. Wilson
Staff Writer
December 4, 2009

Gunfire and mushroom clouds visible just off Airline Highway have confused passing drivers for more than a month now.Patrick Mulhearn said these choreographed explosions are a sign of economic growth for...

Vet students hosting holiday supply drive for sheltered animals – 3:10 p.m.

By Sarah Eddington
Contributing Writer
December 3, 2009

Students at the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine are helping make conditions better for sheltered dogs and cats this holiday season. The Student Chapter of the Association of Shelter Veterinarians is...

Enchanted Forest finds roots deep in University history

By Lindsey Meaux
Contributing Writer
December 3, 2009

From celebrated beginnings in the University's original vision and an elusive home of the Baton Rouge hippie movement to its present wonder, the Enchanted Forest is deeply rooted in the University's history....

Recession likely cause for decreasing server tips

By Emily Holden
Contributing Writer
December 3, 2009

A restaurant server whisks by and discretely slides a bill onto the edge of a table. The full-bellied diners hesitantly examine the checks and begin to calculate a tip.Brittany Jewell didn't think this...

Ohio charity workers find marijuana in donated jug

By The Associated Press
December 3, 2009

MARIETTA, Ohio (AP) — Police said whoever donated a water jug to a charity in southeast Ohio probably didn't mean to be so generous. The jug contained about $1,500 worth of marijuana. Police said...

Yearbook portrait dates extended – 3 p.m.

By Ryan Buxton
Staff Writer
December 3, 2009

The deadline for senior portraits for the 2010 Gumbo yearbook has beenextended. Because of popular demand, students can now schedule portraits Dec. 7and Dec. 8. The photographs will be taken in meeting...

Vet students to host supply drive for sheltered animals

By Sarah Eddington
Contributing Writer
December 3, 2009

Students at the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine are helping improve conditions for sheltered dogs and cats this holiday season.The Student Chapter of the Association of Shelter Veterinarians is collecting...

Christmas trees’ quality improves from lack of hurricane

By Mary Walker Baus
Staff Writer
December 3, 2009

Louisiana doesn't typically have snow or reindeer, but its residents keep up with holiday traditions through the Christmas tree industry.Don Reed, LSU AgCenter forestry and wildlife specialist and owner...

966 students registered at Office of Disabitity Services

By Mary Walker Baus
Staff Writer
December 3, 2009

Kacee Jones spent her elementary, middle school and high school years thinking she was "stupid" and destined to fail her schoolwork."I would stay up until 2 a.m. learning vocabulary words and still fail...