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USDA to shut down Soil and Research Unit – 12:40 p.m.

By Adam Duvernay
Senior Staff Writer
October 21, 2009

The United States Department of Agriculture has moved forward with several years worth of plans to shut down the Soil and Research Unit on the South end of campus. The USDA has planned to shut the unit...

Animal activists file complaint against ULL – 10:30 a.m.

By The Associated Press
October 21, 2009

LAFAYETTE, La. (AP) — More complaints of animal neglect have been made against the University of Louisiana at Lafayette's New Iberia Research Center. For the second time this year, an animal rights...

Seasonal flu vaccines now available at Student Health Center – 12:40 p.m.

By Adam Duvernay
Senior Staff Writer
October 21, 2009

The Student Health Center will provide seasonal flu vaccines to students and faculty starting today between 9 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. The vaccinations will end on Friday, or when supplies run out. The fee is...

Memorial service to be held for art professor

By Kyle Bove
Senior Staff Writer
October 21, 2009

Bobby Hausey, a professor at the University for 32 years, died Friday from suspected complications with diabetes. He was 59. The LSU School of Art is organizing a memorial gathering that will feature speeches...

CATS to study rapid transit

The Baton Rouge public transportation service is developing a rapid-transit system for buses to establish quicker routes through the city.The system, which could involve creating designated bus lanes and...

Kenny Chesney, Taylor Swift among artists for the Bayou Country Superfest – 12 p.m.

By Steven Powell
Contributing Writer
October 21, 2009

Producers of the Bayou Country Superfest announced the music lineup for the festival at a press conference Wednesday.Kenny Chesney, Taylor Swift, Brooks & Dunn and Keith Urban will headline the festival...

Streamlining chairman proposes 2 percent cut – 10:25 a.m.

By The Associated Press
October 21, 2009

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — The head of a panel charged with making $800 million in budget-cutting suggestions is proposing an across-the-board cut for state agencies next year. Sen. Jack Donahue, chairman...

Christmas tree crop looks strong in Louisiana – 1 p.m.

By Associated Press
October 21, 2009

MONROE, La. (AP) — Dr. Don Reed, LSU AgCenter forestry and wildlife specialist, says everything looks good for the Christmas tree crop in Louisiana. Reed, who also is a Christmas tree grower, and...

Students participate in IRS’ Adrian Project

By Brianna Paciorka
Contributing Writer
October 21, 2009

A disgruntled bartender called the Internal Revenue Service Criminal Investigation division, claiming the bar's owner took $365,000 of the bar's income for his personal use and was not reporting his actual...

Double homicide still unsolved

By Xerxes A. Wilson
Staff Writer
October 21, 2009

To see a timeline of stories about the double homicide, click here.Nearly two years after two graduate students were slain in their on-campus apartments, Devin Parker, one of the three suspects arrested,...

Four new degree programs being developed – 12:45 p.m.

By Ryan Buxton
Staff Writer
October 21, 2009

Four new degree programs are in the works at the University — doctoral programs in materials science and engineering, environmental sciences, and coastal engineering sciences, and a master's program...

UREC renovations running on schedule – 10:10 a.m.

By Steven Powell
Contributing Writer
October 20, 2009

Students and University Recreational Center users will have access to the gymnasium in less than two weeks, as the gym is on schedule for the Nov. 1 completion date. The UREC roof is in the punch-list...