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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...

Texas begins $3 billion quest to cure cancer – 1:40 p.m.

By Associated Press
October 5, 2009

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas gave birth to the modern oil industry, invented the handheld calculator and sent man to the moon. But can the Lone Star State cure cancer? Texas is ready to try by investing...

One in custody after gunman reported on Fla. campus – 4:50 p.m.

By Associated Press
October 5, 2009

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The University of South Florida was locked down Monday after someone reported a man with a gun and a bomb near the library, and police had one person in custody. There were no...

University thanks Sen. Mary Landrieu – 11:45 a.m.

By Lindsey Meaux
Senior Staff Writer
October 5, 2009

The University expressed appreciation Friday for Sen. Mary Landrieu's hospitality for organizing a visit to Washington, D.C., for the LSU baseball team, according to a University news release. The baseball...

Grand Isle trying to replace a historic fishing bridge – 2:10 p.m.

By Associated Press
October 5, 2009

GRAND ISLE, La. (AP) — It was bad news, and it traveled fast. Most of the southern end of the old bridge at Grand Isle, a wooden-piling structure converted into the state's first saltwater fishing...

University to host kickoff for new Louisiana business initiative – 2:15 p.m.

By Sarah Lawson
Contributing Writer
October 5, 2009

The University will host the kickoff for Louisiana Economic Development's new business strategy, Blue Ocean, on Oct. 15 in Pleasant Hall. "What is Blue Ocean Strategy and How to Make it Work for You" opens...

Louisiana Democratic Party files complaint against Vitter – 2:24 p.m.

By Kyle Bove
Senior Staff Writer
October 5, 2009

The Louisiana Democratic Party filed a complaint with the Federal Elections Commission today, claiming Sen. David Vitter illegally accepted a $5,000 campaign contribution. According to a Democratic Party...