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Abortion survivor travels to outlaw the practice

By By Adam Duvernay
Senior Staff Writer
October 7, 2009

Gianna Jessen couldn't move and was barely alive when she was born in a Los Angeles abortion clinic early one morning in 1977.She managed to live through an 18-hour saline salt abortion, a process designed...

Student Activities Board to present “I Didn’t Cry” – 11:55 a.m.

By Jake Clapp
Entertainment Writer
October 7, 2009

The Student Activities Board will present "I Didn't Cry," a dramatic play by Sergia Perez, in the Cotillion Ballroom of the Student Union at 7 p.m., today and Thursday. Perez portrays the true story of...

Wood considered superior “green” material, according to conference speaker – 12 p.m.

By Lindsey Meaux
Senior Staff Writer
October 7, 2009

Among the issues discussed at the Sept. 25 "green building" conference was wood being a 'green' building material, according to an AgCenter news release. According to Russell Richardson, director of industrial...

 

University receives slightly lower overall grade for 2010 environmental ranking

By Kyle Bove
Senior Staff Writer
October 7, 2009

The University received an average grade of "C" on the 2010 College Sustainability Report Card today, despite hiring a sustainability manager, directing excess funds from student fees toward expanding...

Jindal administration defends computer upgrade – 11 a.m.

By The Associated Press
October 6, 2009

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Gov. Bobby Jindal's administration is defending a $101 million upgrade to state government computer systems against arguments from Treasurer John Kennedy, who says the project...

La. swine flu death toll is 14 – 11:00 a.m.

By The Associated Press
October 6, 2009

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — The death toll from swine flu in Louisiana now stands at 14. The state health department said Monday that three victims died in the past week. The Advocate newspaper in Baton...

Newly designed buses arrive

By Brianna Paciorka
Contributing Writer
October 6, 2009

The start of Tiger Trails' third month of service to the University brings the arrival of new buses, a unique design to set the bus system apart from others and the opportunity for student organizations...

 

Potential ‘flagship fee’ discussed

By Ryan Buxton
Staff Writer
October 6, 2009

Editor's Note: A portion of this article was modified to correct a factual error. Chancellor Michael Martin stressed the importance of assimilating the University into the community Tuesday at a forum...

Racehorse drug-testing contract extended three years

By Sarah Eddington
Contributing Writer
October 6, 2009

Progress in the field of research is under way at the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine's Equine Medication Surveillance Lab because of a recent contract extension with the Louisiana State Racing Commission....

Agritourism to incorporate entertainment and education

By By Ryan Buxton
Staff Writer
October 6, 2009

Louisiana farmers hoping to boost their income now have a new opportunity with the help of the LSU AgCenter.The AgCenter is educating farmers and promoting agritourism, a business venture on a "working...

LSU beats Georgia in food drive

By Xerxes A. Wilson
Staff Writer
October 6, 2009

LSU beat Georgia twice last weekend — on the football field and in a food drive between the schools.The University's Student Athletic Trainers Association blew out Georgia's Sports Medicine Club...

SG to host Chats with the Chancellor today – 11:35 a.m.

By Xerxes Wilson
Staff Writer
October 6, 2009

Chancellor Mike Martin will be in free speech alley today answeringany questions students may have. The topic of today's chat is LSU System President John Lombardi'scomments regarding his support for higher...