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Forever LSU campaign reaches $643 million – 1:50 p.m.

By Katie Kennedy
News editor
August 16, 2009

The University's comprehesive fundraising campaign — Forever LSU — has raised more than $611 million in private donations, including cash, pledges, in-kind gifts and planned giving, according...

H1N1 an uninvited sorority rushee – 10 p.m.

By Emily Holden
Contributing Writer
August 15, 2009

Though twenty students involved in sorority rush week reported flu-like symptoms, on-campus sorority houses remain open the week before classes resume and freshmen women visit each house hoping to join...

Students’ social security numbers put on Internet – 12:30 p.m.

By Kyle Bove
Senior Staff Writer
August 12, 2009

Some University students' personal information — their names and social security numbers — were displayed on a Web site accessible to the public recently.  The names and social security...

Louisiana confirms first swine flu death – 3 p.m.

By Associated Press
August 12, 2009

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana's health department says the state's first death from swine flu is that of a 21-year-old woman from the greater New Orleans area. Department of Health and Hospitals...

New traffic laws coming into effect – 3 p.m.

By Staff Reports
August 12, 2009

The new traffic laws passed during the 2009 Legislative session are currently being enforced or will be within the next 30 days, according to a Louisiana State Police news release. Already in place is...

University’s furlough plan on hold indefinitely – 11:22 a.m.

By Kyle Bove
Senior Staff Writer
August 12, 2009

University faculty and staff received some good news this morning — they will not be forced to take a salary cut because of budget cuts just yet.The University proposed furlough plan is indefinitely...

Former congressman Jefferson convicted in freezer cash case – 5:04 p.m.

By The Associated Press
August 4, 2009

ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) — A federal jury convicted a former Louisiana congressman Wednesday of taking bribes on 11 of 16 counts in a case in which agents found $90,000 in his freezer. Former Rep. William...

Freshmen attempt to rebound from disappointing first years

By Jennifer Raines
Contributing Writer
July 29, 2009

With the fall semester quickly approaching, many incoming freshmen are excited to have a fresh start to prove themselves academically and socially. Every year, however, a portion of freshmen are expected...

Students discuss importance of national health care debate

As the debate for national health care reform continues, the issue has become a divisive talking point between students."I don't think the average student has been given the tools to make an educated student...

Vice Chancellor of University Relations position eliminated – 2:57 p.m.

Citing recent fiscal hardships, Chancellor Mike Martin announced today that the University will eliminate the position of Vice Chancellor of University Relations. The position was held by University alumnus...

 

New ‘Live Oak Lounge’ to start opening process of renovated portions of Student Union

For a video tour of the renovated portion of the Student Union, click here.For a slideshow of photographs of the renovated portion of the Student Union, click here.Blue inset lights line the ceiling, curved...

University health experts offer students fitness tips

For a video with healthy eating tips from University fitness experts, click here.Even though bikini season is coming to an end, the never-ending struggle for students who want to lose weight or stay in...