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Protestors rally in New Orleans to show disapproval of van Heerden’s termination- 12 p.m.

By Joy Lukachick
Staff Writer
April 15, 2009

NEW ORLEANS - Sandy Rosenthal, director of Levees.org, stood before a crowd of about 60 New Orleans residents this morning in front of the LSU Health Science Center to lead a protest of the University's...

Campus Crime Briefs

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April 15, 2009

MAN ARRESTED FOR CRIMINAL TRESPASSINGLSU Police Department officers arrested a man unaffiliated with the University on April 7 at about 1:30 p.m. for trespassing and illegal carrying of burglary tools.LSUPD...

Obama: Better trains foster energy independence – 12:35 p.m.

By Associated Press
April 15, 2009

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama called Thursday for the country to move swiftly to a system of high-speed rail travel, saying it will relieve congestion, help clean the air and save on energy. Appearing...

New Latin American student group holds event

By Natalie Roy
Contributing Writer
April 15, 2009

The rhythmic drumming of a Capoeira group, a dance and song native to Brazil, energized the atmosphere of the "We Can Progress Together!" event held Thursday by the newly formed Latin American Student...

Mystery donors give over $45M to 9 universities

By The Associated Press
April 15, 2009

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A mystery is unfolding in the world of college fundraising: During the past few weeks, at least nine universities have received gifts totaling more than $45 million, and the...

Martin proposes plans for budget reduction at today’s Board of Supervisors meeting – 3:55 p.m.

By Leslie Presnall
Staff Writer
April 15, 2009

Each chancellor of the LSU System's 11 institutions proposed a campus-by-campus budget reduction plan at today's Board of Supervisors meeting. Chancellor Michael Martin said he plans to protect the academic...

Shreveport lawmaker wrapping up walk to BR – 12 p.m.

By Associated Press
April 15, 2009

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — A Shreveport lawmaker is wrapping up his second annual walk to the state Capitol. Rep. Patrick Williams was expected to complete his 226-mile trek to Baton Rouge Thursday. Williams,...

Gymnastics: Tigers take aim at national title

By Rob Landry
Sports Contributor
April 15, 2009

Last season, the LSU gymnastics team advanced to the Super Six meet for the first time in school history.Today the Tigers will attempt to become the first LSU team to make back-to-back appearances.LSU...

College of Engineering welcomes Hopper and Keller into Hall of Distinction – 12:05 p.m.

By Adam Duvernay
Staff Writer
April 15, 2009

The LSU College of Engineering will induct two new members into its Hall of Distinction in the LSU Faculty Club on April 16 at 7 p.m. Jack R. Hopper, who received his Ph.D. in chemical engineering from...

Researchers study ‘big anomaly’ in Indian Mounds

By Lindsey Meaux
Staff Writer
April 15, 2009

A group of nearly a dozen safari-clad people stood at top of the Indian Mounds on Wednesday searching to explain a previously discovered, unexplained phenomenon.The University's two Indian Mounds provide...

Provost to create “transition task force” to help implement academic changes – 1:30 p.m.

By Kyle Bove
Chief Staff Writer
April 15, 2009

Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor Astrid Merget told faculty members in an e-mail sent Thursday afternoon the administration is accepting nominations for a "transition task force" to help address issues...

Board to tackle budget cuts at meeting

By Leslie Presnall
Staff Writer
April 15, 2009

The looming budget cuts will dominate discussion at today's LSU Board of Supervisors meeting.The LSU System's 11 institutions will together face more than $102 million in budget cuts for the fiscal year...