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Two more swine flu deaths bring La.’s total to six – 12:30 p.m.

By Associated Press
September 10, 2009

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Two more Louisiana residents have died as the result of swine flue, bringing the total of H1N1-related deaths in the state to six. The state Department of Health and Hospitals...

SG asked about Groovin’ headliner

By Xerxes A. Wilson
Staff Writer
September 10, 2009

The afternoon rain couldn't stop Student Government members in Free Speech Alley from handing out a barrage of free scantrons and ponchos at Straight Talk with Student Government on Wednesday.In the past,...

Downtown shuttle buses provided for Saturday’s game – 11:50 a.m.

By Kyle Bove
Senior Staff Writer
September 10, 2009

The Downtown Business Association is providing shuttle bus service to and from downtown Baton Rouge and LSU football games this season. Shuttle tickets for Saturday's game against Vanderbilt will go on...

LSU Today seeking public opinion about future publication – 12:20 p.m.

By Kyle Bove
Senior Staff Writer
September 10, 2009

The LSU Office of Communications and University Relations is seeking input about the future of LSU Today, the University's faculty and staff newsletter. As more and more university publications are going...

Fall Fest set for Oct. 9 – 4:40 p.m.

By Kyle Bove
Senior Staff Writer
September 10, 2009

Fall Fest will be held Friday, Oct. 9 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. this year, complete with the usual burgers, popsicles and step shows. The event will take place in the Quad and the Exxon Quad — located...

Amnesty program collects $545,000 in first week – 12:30 p.m.

By Associated Press
September 10, 2009

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana's tax amnesty program collected more than $545,000 during its first week. The state revenue agency started the two-month program on Sept. 1. Individuals and businesses...

Sushi booths to appear in Death Valley this season

By Kyle Bove
Senior Staff Writer
September 9, 2009

Tiger fans will be saying "Hello" to a new kind of concessions this football season — sushi. Local Japanese restaurant Hello Sushi will open three booths inside Tiger Stadium this fall, offering...

Sotomayor takes her place on high court bench – 11:20 a.m.

By The Associated Press
September 9, 2009

WASHINGTON (AP) — Justice Sonia Sotomayor has taken her seat at the Supreme Court in front of a packed courtroom that included President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden. The ceremony Tuesday...

SG to pass out “Oh Wee Oh Tigers” stickers Saturday – 10:50 a.m.

By Xerxes Wilson
Staff Writer
September 9, 2009

Student Government plans to distribute stickers reading "Oh Wee OhTigers" during the first LSU home game Saturday. SG Director of Athletics Melissa Hart said the stickers are meant to curbstudents' profane...

Baton Rouge traffic ranked 36th worst in nation

By Lindsey Meaux
Senior Staff Writer
September 9, 2009

Baton Rouge has gained notoriety for its food, football and — in recent years — traffic.During the course of the first half of 2009, Baton Rouge moved on the congestion rank to No. 36 in a...

Crime Briefs – 09/09/09

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September 9, 2009

MAN ARRESTED FOR ALLEGEDLY STEALING BOOKS A 23-year-old man unaffiliated with the University was arrested Aug. 31 at about 2:30 p.m. for allegedly attempting to steal $519 worth of textbooks from...

SG Senate meeting to be held tonight – 11:00 a.m.

By Xerxes Wilson
Staff Writer
September 9, 2009

The Student Government Senate will discuss Moodle maintenance, servicelearning and SG election codes tonight at its third meeting of thesemester. The Senate will meet at 6:30 p.m. on the third floor of...