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

By Staff Reports
August 13, 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 13, 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...

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

By Kyle Bove
Senior Staff Writer
August 13, 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...

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

By The Associated Press
August 5, 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...

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...

Freshmen attempt to rebound from disappointing first years

By Jennifer Raines
Contributing Writer
July 30, 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...

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...

 

‘Walking with Dinosaurs’ event heading to Baton Rouge

By Steven Powell
Contributing Writer
July 22, 2009

For a slideshow of photographs from the sneak peek of "Walking with Dinosaurs," click here.Though they've been extinct for 200 million years, dinosaurs were back Tuesday at the Baton Rouge River Center.The...

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...

Budget proposal pending Board of Supervisors approval

By Kyle Bove
Senior Writer
July 22, 2009

While the University's 2009-10 budget cuts plan awaits the Board of Supervisors' approval on August 27, departments across campus are bracing for the effects of a $19 million reduction in state funding.Among...

New Harry Potter movie breaks box office records in Baton Rouge, around world

Potter, Granger and Weasley, oh my!Audiences across the world joined these three friends for "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" in theaters last week for the largest midnight opening show in history,...