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Gov. Bobby Jindal joins leaders from the state's higher education systems to make an announcementabout funding for higher education in Baton Rouge Tuesday, January 21, 2014 at The E. J. Ourso College of Business

Campus leaders react to Jindal’s budget proposal

By James Richards January 26, 2014

Gov. Bobby Jindal introduced his Executive Budget proposal Friday after announcing his administration’s support for higher education at a news conference held at the University last Wednesday. T...

President Barack Obama signs a memorandum creating a task force to respond to campus rapes during an event for the Council on Women and Girls, Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2014, in the East Room of the White House in Washington. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Obama announces task force against sexual assault

By Quint Forgey January 26, 2014

President Barack Obama announced in a memo on Wednesday the formation of a White House task force to protect students from sexual assault, bringing governmental oversight to an issue campus leaders say...

Women’s Center to host stalking awareness workshop

By Michael Tarver January 23, 2014

The LSU Women’s Center will host a stalking awareness workshop Saturday to educate students about the dangers and preventative measures they can take against stalkers.  The Women’s Center...

Paul Dietzel stands in front of his campaign headquarters Tuesday, January 21, 2014 in Baton Rouge. He is running for Congress in Louisiana's sixth congressional district.

Dietzel hopes to add to legacy

By Quint Forgey January 22, 2014

Things are looking up for 27-year-old congressional candidate Paul Dietzel II, who raised $200,000 in campaign donations in 2013 and recently made his first national media appearance Tuesday on the Fox...

Gov. Bobby Jindal joins leaders from the state's higher education systems to make an announcementabout funding for higher education in Baton Rouge Tuesday, January 21, 2014 at The E. J. Ourso College of Business

Jindal announces funding increase for higher education

By James Richards January 21, 2014

Gov. Bobby Jindal announced a $141.5 million proposed increase in higher education funding from state general funds Tuesday, standing alongside state legislators and leaders in the state’s higher...

Supporters of gun rights listen to speakers Sunday, Jan. 19, 2014 at the Gun Rights Across America rally in front of the Louisiana state capitol building.

Stand Your Ground rally promotes gun rights

By Deanna Narveson January 20, 2014

Within sight of the finish line of Sunday’s Louisiana Marathon, on the steps of the state Capitol, Gun Rights Across America held its second annual Stand Your Ground rally. At every State Capitol...

Paul Dietzel speaks to Baton Rouge constituents at a rally to support his congressional bid Friday, January 17, 2014 at the Renaissance Baton Rouge Hotel.

Dietzel kicks off congressional campaign with support from Herman Cain

By Quint Forgey January 20, 2014

Paul Dietzel II, a 27-year-old Republican congressional candidate and University alumnus, tried to keep things fresh at his 2014 Campaign Kickoff by playing up his youth and potential for “bold,...

“I would use at least $150 million of it to build a new library.” -LSU Manship School of Mass Communication professor Robert Mann

Kennedy’s proposal raises questions

By Quint Forgey January 16, 2014

University political communications professor Robert Mann isn’t optimistic about Treasurer John Kennedy’s new proposal, unveiled in a column published on his website last Wednesday, that would...

Bobby Jindal

State revenue down, budget unknown

By Fernanda Zamudio-Suaréz January 15, 2014

The Revenue Estimating Conference announced at a meeting Wednesday the state has $35 million less to spend in this year’s budget. The committee mapped out the income forecast, which could potentially...

Baton Rouge Mayor-President Kip Holden speaks to the media about a new health initiative Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2014 in Town Square in downtown Baton Rouge.

SG has yet to hear from Holden

By Quint Forgey January 15, 2014

Student government presidents have yet to hear from East Baton Rouge Parish Mayor-President Melvin L. “Kip” Holden concerning his plans to involve them in his administration. In his annual...

Former congressmen Dan Miller (left) and Bill Sarpalius (right) met with students Monday, November 11, 2013 at a luncheon in the Curet Room.

Reaching Across the Aisle: Former congressmen visit campus, advocate for bipartisanship

By Christine Aman November 11, 2013

While the country’s two main political parties are polarized, two former Congress members from opposite sides of the spectrum are overcoming the friction to encourage students to get involved and...

Supreme Court justice visits Baton Rouge

Supreme Court justice visits Baton Rouge

By Kylie Shae Keyser October 13, 2013

The Washington gridlock, life on the U.S. Supreme Court and “Duck Dynasty” were just a few topics Supreme Court Associate Justice Antonin Scalia touched on during his speech Friday at the Governor’s...