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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...

Police investigate reports kittens thrown from car – 11:30 a.m.

By Associated Press
October 5, 2009

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Police are investigating reports that a motorist tossed kittens from a vehicle on the Westbank Expressway. Crescent City Connection police said in a news release that they received...

Students interrupted by fire drill at Middleton Library – 2:44 p.m.

By Xerxes A. Wilson
Staff Writer
October 5, 2009

The fire alarm which took place today at 1:45 p.m. in Middleton Library was a drill, said Andrena Keesee, facility manager for Middleton Library.The library performs the drill twice per year at random...

Democrats question Vitter contributions

By The Associated Press
October 5, 2009

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Louisiana Democrats have accused GOP Sen. David Vitter of accepting campaign money illegally funneled to him by a former Mississippi congressman through a political action committee...

High court won’t review death penalty in Louisiana – 10:50 a.m.

By Associated Press
October 5, 2009

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court has declined a challenge to the way the death penalty is imposed in Louisiana, rejecting an appeal by a woman convicted for her role in a brutal New Year's Day...

Resolution addresses Moodle participation controversy

By Xerxes Wilson
Staff Writer
October 5, 2009

Student Government Senate officials will consider a resolution addressing controversy about Moodle and student participation on Wednesday.Resolution No. 5 — authored by Senators Aaron Caffarel and...

Florida professor to speak at Distinguished Marketing Scholar event – 2:45 p.m.

By Sarah Lawson
Contributing Writer
October 5, 2009

A distinguished professor from the University of Florida will speak Friday in Patrick F. Taylor Hall as part of the Marketing Deparment's Distinguished Marketing Scholar Series. Richard Lutz, J.C. Penney...

New traffic laws now enforced – 2:15 p.m.

By Kyle Bove
Senior Staff Writer
October 5, 2009

The Louisiana State Police began enforcing new traffic laws developed during the 2009 legislative session on Thursday, according to a police news release. While the new laws were effective on August 15,...

Obama will take on gay ban later in term

By The Associated Press
October 5, 2009

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama will focus "at the right time" on how to overturn the "don't ask, don't tell" ban on gays serving openly in the military, his national security adviser said...

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...