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Joe Herring, University alumnus and CEO of Covance was named the 2009 North American Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology CEO of the Year by Frost and Sullivan.

Alumnus named CEO of the year

By Nichole Oden
Contributing Writer
April 13, 2009

The world of medicine and pharmaceuticals is filled with great minds constantly making new and exciting discoveries. Among these great minds is University alumnus Joe Herring, CEO of Covance.Herring was...

Castro insists US go further, lift ‘cruel’ embargo – 10:10 a.m.

By Associated Press
April 13, 2009

HAVANA (AP) — Fidel Castro says the Obama administration did not go far enough in softening sanctions, and criticized it for leaving in place the embargo that bars most trade and travel between the...

National Compact Competition award winners and participants – 10:20 a.m.

By Joy Lukachick
Staff Writer
April 13, 2009

The LSU Student Union Art Gallery Committee announced Monday the grand prize winner of the 2009 20"x20"x20": National Compact Competition was Peggy Wyman. Wyman won $1,500 cash prize for her fiber sculpture...

Anti-crime news conference at home of accused rapper – 10 a.m.

By Associated Press
April 13, 2009

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The home of a rapper under house arrest while awaiting trial on a murder charge will be the setting for an anti-crime news conference. The Rev. Toris Young, head of the "Louisiana...

U.S. Sen. John McCain arrives at a news conference at the US Embassy in Tokyo, Japan, April 10. McCain is one of many politicians using Twitter to communicate with people.

Politicians start using Twitter

By Nate Monroe
Contributing Writer
April 13, 2009

Sen. John McCain has a reputation for liking underdogs."20 mins to tip off. Butler in an upset over LSU," McCain wrote in a March 19 tweet on Twitter.com. "The butler didn't do it...! not a great start...

AgCenter: Plants should be selected to fit Louisiana environment – 11 a.m.

By Lindsey Meaux
Staff Writer
April 13, 2009

Environmental conditions should be a definitive factor in the selection of landscape plants, according to an AgCenter news release. Plants intended for Louisiana landscape should be able to tolerate existing...

Heated Provost-Chancellor Forum lays out college restructuring plans – 5:40 p.m.

By Kyle Bove
Chief Staff Writer
April 13, 2009

Outlining the administration's plan for re-naming and restructuring nearly every academic college on campus, Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor Astrid Merget met with a large crowd of faculty, staff...

Malia Obama walks with her family’s new dog, Bo, as President Barack Obama, first lady Michelle Obama and Sasha follow on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington on Tuesday.

Obamas display new dog with ‘star quality’

By The Associated Press
April 13, 2009

WASHINGTON (AP) — First pooch Bo got star treatment and his first backyard romp at the White House on Tuesday — and even presidential clearance to visit the Oval Office. But he better not get...

Bus proposal deadline extended to April 21

By Brianna Paciorka
Contributing Writer
April 13, 2009

Concerns about the specifications for the University's new bus system prompted University officials to extend the deadline for prospective bidders to April 21, nearly a month later than the original deadline.Gary...

Obama’s economic update a hedge to good news – 10:10 a.m.

By Associated Press
April 13, 2009

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama is proclaiming signs of economic progress but warning Americans that "by no means are we out of the woods." Obama was delivering an economic speech Tuesday...

Hillel serving passover dinner tonight – 10:15 a.m.

By Joy Lukachick
Staff Writer
April 13, 2009

Hillel, the Jewish student organization, is serving a dinner that is kosher for Passover tonight from 7 to 9 p.m. at the West Campus Apartments main building. Jews traditionally obey dietary restrictions...

At Jazz Fest, musicians will be listening as well as playing – 10:05 a.m.

By Associated Press
April 13, 2009

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Musicians at this year's Jazz Fest will be doing more than just making music. They will also be learning how to make money. The New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Foundation will host...