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Twitter and other status update services gain more popularity – 10:40 a.m.

By Nate Monroe
Contributing Writer
November 3, 2009

A recent study by Pew Research reveals a significantly higher percentage of Internet users now use Twitter or similar status updating services since the last time the survey was commissioned from December...

Floodwaters swamp Cedar Rapids, Iowa

By By Wikinews November 2, 2009

In the United States, the Cedar River continues to break records today as it floods Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The river is approaching its expected crest of over 30 feet, over 18 feet over flood stage and more...

3 strong economic reports lift hopes for recovery – 10:50 a.m.

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November 2, 2009

NEW YORK (AP) — Hopes for the fledgling economic recovery got a boost Monday from better-than-expected news on manufacturing, construction and contracts to buy homes. U.S. manufacturing activity...

SEI encourages students to enter Global Innovation Tournament – 11:30 a.m.

By Kyle Bove
Senior Staff Writer
November 2, 2009

One YouTube video can change the world. That's the message the Stephenson Entrepreneurship Institute, a branch of the University's Business College, wants the LSU community to understand. The Institute...

Patrons of 13th Gate donate blood for entry discount

By Sarah Lawson
Contributing Writer
November 2, 2009

Baton Rouge residents and visitors who didn't get a chance to give their blood this weekend in exchange for entry into the 13th Gate haunted house still have time to get their thrills for a discount.The...

Police investigate shooting of Baton Rouge officer – 10:15 a.m.

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November 2, 2009

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Authorities are investigating the shooting of a Baton Rouge police officer. The unidentified officer was shot in the leg early Sunday morning at the Mckinley High School Alumni...

Treen memorial service at La. Capitol today – 10:10 a.m.

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November 2, 2009

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Mourners are gathering at the Louisiana Capitol to remember former Gov. Dave Treen, who died last week at the age of 81. A funeral procession brings Treen's casket to the...

Health Center still waiting on H1N1 vaccines – 12 p.m.

By Adam Duvernay
Senior Staff Writer
November 2, 2009

The Student Health Center still has not received a shipment of H1N1 vaccines but is taking positive steps toward delivery. According to Julie Hupperich, associate director of the Health Center, the Department...

Ship built with WTC steel comes to namesake city – 10 a.m.

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November 2, 2009

NEW YORK (AP) — The new Navy assault ship USS New York, built with World Trade Center steel, arrived in its namesake city Monday with a 21-gun salute near the site of the 2001 terrorist attack. First...

New tax could affect La. oil industry

By Nate Monroe
Contributing Writer
November 2, 2009

The Louisiana Economic Outlook predicts a sunnier job forecast for 2010 and 2011, though the good news didn't come without caveats.Among the most discussed findings in the report are the "oil patch" areas...

Students utilize the newly reopened basketball courts Monday at the University Student Recreation Complex gym. The courts have been closed since Hurricane Gustav.

Gym reopens after more than 14 months of renovations

By Steven Powell
Contributing Writer
November 2, 2009

Students finally have access to the University Student Recreation Complex gymnasium, which has been closed for more than a year. Michael Giles, UREC operations and project manager, said the gym renovations...

Student Government fall elections tomorrow – 11 a.m.

By Xerxes Wilson
Staff Writer
November 2, 2009

Fall elections for Student Government will take place Tuesday.A referendum to allow the SG vice president to become a paid employee of SG is on the ballot.University Court Justice and Senate positions...