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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...

Statue of black man has history of controversy

By Adam Duvernay
Senior Staff Writer
October 6, 2009

To see a slideshow of LSU's Rural Life Museum, click here.In 83 years, both whites and blacks have rejected it. It has been protested against, relocated and vandalized. It has also transformed from an...

A full recycling bin sits on the Parade Ground on Sept. 19 during tailgating before the LSU football game against ULL.

University recycling doubles in past five years

By Xerxes A. Wilson
Staff Writer
October 6, 2009

Coupled with the University's flagship agenda, the University has more than doubled its recycling efforts during the last five years.The University recycled 346 tons more paper, cardboard, aluminum cans...

Faculty Senate to host forum today – 10:45 a.m.

By Ryan Buxton
Staff Writer
October 6, 2009

The Faculty Senate will host a forum with the chancellor today on"Money and the Many futures of LSU." The forum will take place at 3:30 p.m. in 130 Nicholson Hall and willoffer members of the University...

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...

Fla. campus locked down after report of gunman – 2 p.m.

By Associated Press
October 5, 2009

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The University of South Florida's Tampa campus has been locked down after someone called to report a man with a gun outside the school's library. An alert posted on the school's...

White House sees progress from talks with Iran

By Steven R. Hurst
The Associated Press
October 5, 2009

WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House said Sunday it sees signs of progress in confronting Iran's nuclear program while members of Congress endorsed authorizing tougher U.S. economic penalties against...

University high-tech learning project to aid in middle school science – 10:30 a.m.

By Sarah Lawson
Contributing Writer
October 5, 2009

A new interactive science learning technology for middle school students is in the works through a collaboration of the College of Art and Design, the Center for Computation and Technology and the LSU...

Louisiana Book Festival scheduled for Oct. 17 – 11:40 a.m.

By Lindsey Meaux
Senior Staff Writer
October 5, 2009

The Louisiana Book Festival, which will feature several authors with ties to the University, alumni, faculty and staff, will be held Oct. 17 at 10 a.m. in the State Library of Louisiana, the Louisiana...

AP Source: Obama to speak to gay audience – 11:30 a.m.

By Associated Press
October 5, 2009

WASHINGTON (AP) — A person familiar with President Barack Obama's schedule says he plans to speak to a gay rights dinner on Saturday, the eve of a march demanding equality for gays and lesbians. This...