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University HPC launches supercomputing cluster – 11:50 a.m.

By Lindsey Meaux
Staff Writer
September 28, 2009

The University's High Performance Computing introduced Philip, a supercomputing cluster, during the week of Sept. 13, according to a news release from the Center for Computation & Technology. The...

International research team cracks potato genome – 10:15 a.m.

By The Associated Press
September 28, 2009

DETROIT (AP) — A global team of researchers has mapped the genetic code of the world's most popular vegetable — the potato. The draft of the potato genome released last week represents the...

Program for airport buses in the works

By Brianna Paciorka
September 27, 2009

Cash-strapped students in need of transportation to area airports for holiday breaks might find relief in Student Government's efforts to start a free holiday shuttle service by the Thanksgiving holiday. Noah...

Area residents sell parking spaces for extra cash

By Lindsey Meaux
Contributing Writer
September 27, 2009

Elliot Westphal, State Street resident, has allowed people to park in his yard on University football game days for three years.He has made as much as $1,200 during more popular games by selling each space...

SHC to distribute seasonal flu vaccines in October

By Steven Powell
Contributing Writer
September 27, 2009

Seasonal flu vaccinations will soon be available to University students, faculty and staff.The Student Health Center has the vaccinations in stock and will distribute them Oct. 19-23, said Julie Hupperich,...

University Registrar Self-Service to begin

By Mary Walker Baus
Staff Writer
September 27, 2009

A new student service will save students time, a walk around campus and even money.The Student Self-Service, a free service effective Oct. 1, will save students a trip to the Office of the University Registrar...

Actors Nick Rhoton, left, and Josephine Hall, right, perform as Oscar Wolfe and Julie Cavendish during a Sept. 15 showing of the play “The Royal Family” in the newly renovated Music and Dramatic Arts building.

MDA finishes first play in newly renovated Shaver Theater

By Emily Slack
Entertainment Writer
September 27, 2009

Beneath the dazzling lights and the art deco detailing, the Cavendish family came to life on the stage of the Music and Dramatic Arts Building's Shaver Theatre. "The Royal Family," which centers around...

Lombardi supports raising tuition

By Kyle Bove
Senior Staff Writer
September 27, 2009

LSU System President John Lombardi asked members of the Baton Rouge Rotary Club on Wednesday to walk through the University's student parking lots. There, they will find one of the fundamental problems...

Mourners in Calif. remember slain Yale student – 11:45 a.m.

By The Associated Press
September 26, 2009

EL DORADO HILLS, Calif. (AP) — A Yale University doctoral student found murdered on what was to be her wedding day is being remembered Saturday as a brilliant woman who hoped to change the world...

Nine museums in New Orleans offer free admission – 2:55 p.m.

By The Associated Press
September 25, 2009

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Nine museums in New Orleans, including the National World War II Museum, will offer free admission on Saturday as part of the Smithsonian magazine's fifth annual Museum Day celebration. Last...

Biden visits Ga. storm victims; more rain expected – 3:10 p.m.

By The Associated Press
September 25, 2009

MARIETTA, Ga. (AP) — Vice President Joe Biden on Friday pledged the federal government would help Georgia recover from the severe weather that swept through the Southeast, even as rain and the threat...

Transportation Secretary going to Olympics meeting – 3:15 p.m.

By The Associated Press
September 25, 2009

WASHINGTON (AP) — Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood is joining a growing list of Obama administration officials who will travel to Denmark next week to support Chicago's Olympic bid. The International...