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Jobless rate reaches 9.8 percent in September – 10:30 a.m.

By The Associated Press
October 2, 2009

WASHINGTON (AP) — The unemployment rate rose to 9.8 percent in September, the highest since June 1983, as employers cut far more jobs than expected. The report is evidence that the worst recession...

Obama disappointed over Chicago’s Olympics loss — 4:57 p.m.

By The Associated Press
October 2, 2009

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama had a message Friday for the many people — including himself — who put "heart and soul" into Chicago's losing bid for the 2016 Olympic Games:...

First swine flu vaccine on the way, still limited – 10:30 a.m.

By The Associated Press
October 2, 2009

WASHINGTON (AP) — The long-awaited first vaccinations against swine flu — the squirt-in-the-nose kind — begin early next week in parts of the country, and states are urging people to...

Final civil case settled in Jena 6 matter — 4:05 p.m.

By The Associated Press
October 1, 2009

JENA, La. (AP) — The victim of a beating that stirred massive civil rights demonstrations in a small central Louisiana town has reached a settlement in the civil case against the LaSalle Parish School...

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

By Associated Press
October 1, 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...

Olaf forms in the Pacific far off Mexico’s coast, 15th tropical storm of 2009 season – 4:20 p.m.

By Associated Press
October 1, 2009

MIAMI (AP) — Olaf forms in the Pacific far off Mexico's coast, becoming 15th tropical storm of 2009 season.   ——Contact The Daily Reveille news staff at [email protected].

Energy drinks prevalent among University students

By Sarah Lawson
Contributing Writer
September 30, 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 30, 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...

Chelsea’s given permission to serve alcohol – again

By Lindsey Meaux
Contributing Writer
September 30, 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 30, 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...

Straight Talk with Student Government to be held today – 11:30 a.m.

By Xerxes Wilson
Staff Writer
September 29, 2009

Student Government will take its Straight Talk event to the bus system today. SG members will ride the purple and gold routes from 10 a.m. to12 p.m. to gauge student opinion on the new bus system.   ---- Contact...

US eyes energy, financial sanctions on Iran – 10:25 a.m.

By The Associated Press
September 29, 2009

NEW YORK (AP) — The Obama administration is planning to push for new sanctions against Iran, targeting its energy, financial and telecommunications sectors, if it does not comply with international...