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Lab studies effects of oceanic conditions on hurricane intensity – 11:50 a.m.

By Olga Kourilova
Contributing Writer
September 29, 2009

Researchers at LSU's Earth Scan Laboratory are looking at the effect of cool water upwellings on the intensity of hurricanes in the Gulf of Mexico.Upwellings occur naturally and bring cold water and nutrients...

Banned books create awareness

By By Lindsey Meaux
Contributing Writer
September 29, 2009

The annual Banned Books Week kicked off Saturday in libraries across the nation, including Middleton Library, where the week-long celebration will spark a month-long exhibit on intellectual freedom.Peggy...

Congress examines supplements with steroids – 10:30 a.m.

By The Associated Press
September 29, 2009

WASHINGTON (AP) — An influential senator is looking into whether Congress should re-regulate dietary supplements because steroids and other banned substances are finding their way into over-the-counter...

Group files bar complaint against Vitter – 12:50 p.m.

By Nate Monroe
Contributing Writer
September 29, 2009

A Washington DC-based "watchdog" group filed a bar complaint with theLouisiana Office of Disciplinary Counsel against Republican Sen. DavidVitter today. The group, Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics...

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...

Student feeds G-20 protestors

By Adam Duvernay
Senior Staff Writer
September 29, 2009

Aaron Smith had trouble traveling around Pittsburgh last week. While trying to reach a protest in front of the Steel Workers' Union, Smith had to rely on riot police to move through traffic. Smith said...

Secret Service probing Facebook poll on Obama – 10:50 a.m.

By The Associated Press
September 29, 2009

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Secret Service is investigating an online survey that asked whether people thought President Barack Obama should be assassinated. The poll, posted Saturday on Facebook,...

La. has surplus of four-year degrees

By Kyle Bove
Senior Staff Writer
September 28, 2009

The Louisiana Postsecondary Education Review Commission met Monday to discuss the future of community and technical colleges in Louisiana. Members heard from national and local leaders about the state's...

 

LSU’s contributions to public good helps put University on list of best colleges

By Ryan Buxton
Staff Writer
September 28, 2009

The University is known for filling Baton Rouge with the electricity of LSU football. But when Tiger Stadium empties, another important facet of the University still pervades the community — its...

Iran tests most advanced missiles – 10:25 a.m.

By The Associated Press
September 28, 2009

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran tested its most advanced missiles Monday to cap two days of war games, raising more international concern and stronger pressure to quickly come clean on the newly revealed...

 

13th Gate named best haunted house in nation

By Ryan Buxton
Staff Writer
September 28, 2009

Annie Delatte gets paid to lie on a table and be mutilated by a slash murderer. The English sophomore is an actress at the 13th Gate, a haunted house in Baton Rouge which Hauntworld Magazine recently named...