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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...

Iraqi shoe thrower released, says he was tortured – 9:30 a.m.

By The Associated Press
September 15, 2009

BAGHDAD (AP) — The Iraqi journalist who threw his shoes at former President George W. Bush was released Tuesday after nine months in prison and in a defiant address, he accused Iraqi security forces...

Chelsea’s liquor license revoked

By By Lindsey Meaux
Senior Staff Writer
September 15, 2009

Chelsea's Cafe's liquor license has again been revoked because of a recent appellate court ruling.The local eatery and popular late-night locale was cited for operating as a bar without the proper licensing...

Students to form spearfishing club – 10:55 a.m.

By Ryan Buxton
Staff Writer
September 15, 2009

A group of University students is working to form a studentorganization dedicated to its favorite activity — spearfishing. The effort is spearheaded by marine biology junior Jamie Halk. Theclub would...

Retail sales rise more than expected in August – 9:25 a.m.

By The Associated Press
September 15, 2009

WASHINGTON (AP) — Retail sales jumped in August by the largest amount in more than three years, spurred by widespread gains beyond the expected increases of auto sales from the government's Cash...

SG Web site banner infringes ownership

By By Xerxes A. Wilson
Staff Writer
September 15, 2009

Student Government could be forced to tweak its Web site because of a University-owned font infraction.SG members were recently informed they did not have permission to use the Geaux font that spells "STUDENT...

Jeff McLain, LSU Foundation vice president for development, presents the plans for the Green Tiger Project on Tuesday.

Project to help campus go ‘green’

By Kyle Bove
Senior Staff Writer
September 15, 2009

The LSU Foundation is preparing to launch the Green Tiger Project — an effort to beautify campus and promote environmental sustainability. The program is spearheaded by Jeff McLain, LSU Foundation...

Game day brings 13 MIPs

By Adam Duvernay
Senior Staff Writer
September 15, 2009

Everyone wants to have a good time tailgating before Tiger football games, but not everyone can enjoy the experience in the same way.While snatching kegs and confiscating cases of beer, campus police issued...

Student with sword kills burglary suspect

By By Ben Nuckols
The Associated Press
September 15, 2009

BALTIMORE (AP) — A Johns Hopkins University student armed with a samurai sword killed a suspected burglar in a garage behind his off-campus home early Tuesday, hours after someone broke in and stole...

Ashley Braquet, community member (left), and Meghan Alvendia, biological sciences sophomore (right), help clean up the Hill Farm Community Garden on Monday.

Students grow own vegetables

By Emily Holden
Contributing Writer
September 14, 2009

Laura Dicks loves cooking with organic produce, but she's sick of paying high costs at grocery stores. "It tastes better, but I can't really afford it," Dicks said. This semester the history senior, along...

Construction begins on Brightside

By Lindsey Meaux
Senior Staff Writer
September 14, 2009

Recently commenced construction on Brightside Lane, marking the halfway point of the Green Light Plan, will add a turning lane along with walkways and bike paths on either side of the street. Work began...