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Police: Yale retiree brought guns to campus – 4:25 p.m.

By Associated Press
September 30, 2009

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) — A retired Yale University employee who had complained about his benefits showed up at the Ivy League school with a rifle, ammunition and a knife, but his attorney said he...

Chelsea’s given permission to serve alcohol – again

By Lindsey Meaux
Contributing Writer
September 29, 2009

After two weeks without liquor, Chelsea's Cafe will resume serving alcohol Wednesday, according to owner Dave Remmetter.The first circuit court of appeals revoked Chelsea's license Sept. 15 after an appellate...

Students capitalize on traveling time

By David Helman
Sports Writer
September 29, 2009

LSU football fans couldn't ask for a better day to start their fall break.This year's four-day vacation coincides with the LSU football team's most daunting road game before the bye week, a 600-mile trip...

Energy drinks prevalent among University students

By Sarah Lawson
Contributing Writer
September 29, 2009

Matthew McKeever has gulped down a Red Bull every day for nearly four years.The biological sciences senior said he started drinking energy drinks his first semester of college. He keeps a "fridge pack"...

Drug arrests rise on campus

By Kyle Bove
Senior Staff Writer
September 29, 2009

Drug arrests have risen on campus while reported burglary offenses have declined, according to the University's 2009 Annual Security Report released Monday. This year's report gives an overview of campus...

Forever LSU reaches $643 million mark – 11:20 a.m.

By Ryan Buxton
Staff Writer
September 28, 2009

Forever LSU, the University's massive fundraising campaign, is just more than $100 million away from meeting its goal of raising $750 millionby the end of 2010. Beverly Major, director of Forever LSU,...

NYC terrorism suspect Zazi pleads not guilty – 10:20 a.m.

By The Associated Press
September 28, 2009

NEW YORK (AP) — An Afghan immigrant has pleaded not guilty to plotting a terrorist attack on New York City using common chemicals. Najibullah Zazi's (nah-jee-BOO'-lah ZAH'-zee) lawyer entered the...

New Orleans’ past, future collide at Oktoberfest – 10:50 a.m.

By The Associated Press
September 28, 2009

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The beer and oompa music are flowing to a different beat this year at what may be the last Oktoberfest at the Deutsches Haus. The remnant of New Orleans' German culture is expected...

UREC, atheletic department kick off breast cancer awareness month – 11:45 a.m.

By Contributing Writer
September 28, 2009

University Student Recreational Complex will begin its Pink Ribbon Run for breast cancer awareness month Sept. 29, at 3:30 p.m. at the UREC, according to a University press release.K.C. White, dean of...

Banned books create awareness

By By Lindsey Meaux
Contributing Writer
September 28, 2009

The annual Banned Books Week kicked off Saturday in libraries across the nation, including Middleton Library, where the week-long celebration will spark a month-long exhibit on intellectual freedom.Peggy...

Lab studies effects of oceanic conditions on hurricane intensity – 11:50 a.m.

By Olga Kourilova
Contributing Writer
September 28, 2009

Researchers at LSU's Earth Scan Laboratory are looking at the effect of cool water upwellings on the intensity of hurricanes in the Gulf of Mexico.Upwellings occur naturally and bring cold water and nutrients...

Congress examines supplements with steroids – 10:30 a.m.

By The Associated Press
September 28, 2009

WASHINGTON (AP) — An influential senator is looking into whether Congress should re-regulate dietary supplements because steroids and other banned substances are finding their way into over-the-counter...