Skip to Main Content
The Student News Site of Louisiana State University

Reveille

The Student News Site of Louisiana State University

Reveille

The Student News Site of Louisiana State University

Reveille

News

SG to hold meeting tonight – 12:30 p.m.

By Xerxes Wilson
Staff Writer
September 16, 2009

Student Government will hold its fourth meeting of the semester tonight. The meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. in the Senate Chambers on thethird floor of the Student Union.   ----Contact Xerxes Wilson...

Mike the Tiger fifth in Mascot Challenge

By Xerxes A. Wilson
Staff Writer
September 16, 2009

While the Tigers are going head-to-head with opponents in Death Valley, Mike the Tiger is going costume-to-costume with rival mascots online each week.The Capital One Mascot Challenge puts 12 university...

Former art student goes from Tiger Stadium to Vatican

By Xerxes A. Wilson
Staff Writer
September 16, 2009

Years ago, Michael Hunt sat at his house on Highland Road completing a simple assignment for his freshman art class. Little did he know, a simple school assignment would take him from selling posters before...

Lab tech released from custody in Yale slaying – 11 a.m.

By The Associated Press
September 16, 2009

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) — Police released a Yale University animal research technician on Wednesday after collecting DNA samples and questioning him in the killing of a graduate student who worked...

Government has made 70 percent of clunker payments – 10:50 a.m.

By The Associated Press
September 16, 2009

WASHINGTON (AP) — The government has compensated dealers for 70 percent of the cars sold under the popular Cash for Clunkers program and they should be fully paid by the end of September, the transportation...

Future “hot jobs” to only require associate degree – 11:30 a.m.

By Olga Kourilova
Contributing Writer
September 16, 2009

A recent report released by the Democratic Leadership Council asserts that some of the future "hot jobs" will only require employees to have associate's degrees. Although bachelor degrees will still be...

Music and Dramatic Arts Building to host its first play since renovation – 10:40 a.m.

By Emily Slack
Entertainment Writer
September 16, 2009

After a lengthy $22 million renovation, the Music and Dramatic Arts building will be rededicated this Sunday and host "The Royal Family" — its first performance on the new stage of the MDA building's...

Wilson faces rebuke Tuesday from House Dems – 11:00 a.m.

By The Associated Press
September 15, 2009

WASHINGTON (AP) — The uproar over Rep. Joe Wilson's shouting "you lie" at President Barack Obama returns to the House floor Tuesday for what could be a contentious and highly partisan debate over...

A paramedic checks on Phuong Nguyen, computer engineering sophomore, who was involed in a two car wreck early Monday evening on South Stadium Drive.

Car accident injures four students

By Adam Duvernay
Senior Staff Writer
September 15, 2009

A car accident on South Stadium Drive left four students injured and an Easy Streets booth damaged Monday at approximately 4:30 p.m.The accident occurred when engineering sophomore Dat Tran and three passengers...

Tiger Stadium atmosphere inspires students’ crazy costumes

By Mary Walker Baus
Staff Writer
September 15, 2009

Just as true Tiger fans claim purple and gold pulses through their veins, the colors run rampant on the backs of LSU students, faculty, staff and die-hard fans when the Bayou Bengals take the field in...

Chant to remain as gameday staple

By Kyle Bove
Senior Staff Writer
September 15, 2009

It seems students will continue chanting "Oh-Wee-Oh" after touchdowns in Tiger Stadium this season. The Golden Band from Tiger Land played music for the now-controversial cheer at Saturday's game against...

LSU Dining to offer reusable LSU mug — 12:17 p.m.

By Lindsey Meaux
Senior Staff Writer
September 15, 2009

In light of the success of the Project Green Thumbs reusable mugs available on campus, the University is working to offer reusable LSU-themed mugs, according to David Heidke, director of LSU Dining. The...