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Former professor sues for retribution

By Xerxes A. Wilson
Senior Staff Writer
February 11, 2010

Former University professor Ivor van Heerden filed a lawsuit against the University claiming his contract was not renewed because of his outspoken criticism of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.Van Heerden...

Boot camps provide students with exercise options

By Ashton Martin
Contributing Writer
February 11, 2010

University Recreation is getting students into shape this semester with a series of intense exercises and drills.Two boot camps are being offered by University Recreation this semester — Back to...

SG plans to pass legislation to fund new bike fleet for UREC

By Catherine Threlkeld
Staff Writer
February 11, 2010

The bike fleet at the UREC Student Recreation Complex will be rejuvenated if Student Government passes legislation to fund additional bikes and repair old ones.SG President Stuart Watkins said SG purchased...

University enrollment up

By Ryan Buxton
Senior Staff Writer
February 11, 2010

University classrooms are slightly more full this spring than they were last year.There are 121 more students enrolled in the University in spring 2010 than in spring 2009, according to data released Thursday...

Campus Life joins ‘Tigers for Haiti’

By Sarah Eddington
Staff Writer
February 11, 2010

Representatives from a spectrum of campus organizations met Wednesday for the Tigers for Haiti collaboration. Students from Campus Kitchens, Student Government, Health Initiatives Abroad, Alpha Phi Omega...

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...

Artists, students decorate masks to benefit School of Art, celebrate Mardi Gras

By Ryan Buxton
Senior Staff Writer
February 10, 2010

As Mardi Gras marches full-force into Louisiana, the LSU School of Art is unmasking local artists' unique takes on one of the hallmarks of the holiday.The School of Art's Glassell Gallery hosted more than...

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...