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Internet will prove problematic for future candidates

By Steven Powell
Contributing Writer
November 12, 2009

Student Government President Stuart Watkins said he tries to hold himself accountable and cautious of his actions during the Internet media age."Young individuals need to watch what they do," he said....

Lawyer: Colo. ‘Balloon boy’ parents to plead guilty

By The Associated Press
November 12, 2009

FORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP) — The parents accused of pulling a spectacular hoax by reporting that their 6-year-old son had floated away aboard a helium balloon agreed to plead guilty in a deal that...

Da Future to perform at step show

By Jake Clapp
Entertainment Writer
November 12, 2009

It takes a lot to get noticed in the music industry. When hip-hop and rap artists are a dime a dozen, breaking into the industry takes talent, good business sense and a little bit of luck. These are lessons...

University libraries receive $31,000 donation – 2:20 p.m.

By Xerxes Wilson
Staff writer
November 12, 2009

University libraries are receiving a $31,000 donation to support an exhibit on the history of birds in neotropical ecological zones, according to a University press release The donation came from the Coypu...

Study shows yoga helps battle eating disorders

By Mary Walker Baus
Staff Writer
November 12, 2009

Amanda Gonzalez sits in perfect posture waiting for her class to settle into position. Gonzalez, yoga instructor at Yoga Bliss on Highland Road, soothingly tells her students to root themselves to the...

Civil engineering sophomore awarded distinction – 2:20 p.m.

By Emily Holden
Contributing Writer
November 12, 2009

The National Society of Black Engineers named Brian Carrington II, civil engineering sophomore, a Torchbearer in its Academic Pyramid of Excellence program, according to a University news release. NSBE...

Shooting suspect’s superiors questioned behavior – 9:20 a.m.

By The Associated Press
November 12, 2009

WASHINGTON (AP) — Nidal Malik Hasan's overly zealous religious views and strange behavior worried the doctors overseeing his medical training, but they saw no evidence that he was violent or a threat. Months...

Obama announces summit in December on finding jobs – 9:20 a.m.

By The Associated Press
November 12, 2009

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama says he's organizing a wide-ranging White House jobs summit to "talk about how we can work together" to create jobs. Obama said at the White House that a...

Van Chancellor promises costume

By Xerxes A. Wilson
Staff Writer
November 12, 2009

Women's basketball coach Van Chancellor will dress like Elvis if students fill the PMAC when the Lady Tigers play Middle Tennessee next Wednesday.Chancellor enthusiastically kicked off the next to last...

Coastal roots program to partner with local school – 11:20 a.m.

By Lindsey Meaux
Contributing Writer
November 12, 2009

The College of Education's Coastal Roots Program will partner with students from the St. James Science and Math Academy in Valcherie to plant southern bald cypress trees, according to a University news...

Firecracker causes police scare at Burbank Commons – 9:45 p.m.

By
November 12, 2009

Editor's note: This article has been amended as more information became available. An apparent firecracker explosion at the Burbank Commons Apartments near campus caused a scare among residents and...

Martin promotes relationship with Old South Baton Rouge

By Xerxes A. Wilson
Staff Writer
November 12, 2009

An improved relationship with the Old South Baton Rouge area could be crucial if the University plans to grow, Chancellor Michael Martin said. Fostering a symbiotic relationship between the University...