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Soaring Scales

Soaring Scales

By Heidi Cenac, Contributing Writer
October 16, 2003

Provost Risa Palm agreed grade inflation is the never-ending issue. Universities everywhere are discussing grade inflation, the idea that professors award more A's than in the past, causing A's to lose...

Student Savings

By Leslie Ziober, Contributing Writer
October 16, 2003

Self-proclaimed bargain shopper Elizabeth Walker, a communication disorders sophomore, relies on student-friendly businesses for prices that agree with her student budget. "I think that some of the local...

Alumnus finds calling in journalism

By Justin Robicheaux, Staff Writer
October 16, 2003

Robert Pierre has done a lot during the first 35 years of his life. He graduated from LSU, worked for The Times-Picayune and The Washington Post, flew with Vice President Dick Cheney during his first campaign...

Web site aids students in selecting majors

By Amanda McElfresh, Staff Writer
October 16, 2003

Many students have difficulty deciding on a major in college. Some students remain undecided, while others frequently change their majors. However, a new Web site offers students assistance in making a...

Report shows positive outlook for La. Economy

By Lauren Wilbert, Staff Writer
October 16, 2003

The days of slim pickings for job opportunities and an uncertain economy are beginning to fade, according to a new report showing economic growth in Louisiana. Economics professors Loren Scott and James...

Occurrences

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October 16, 2003

TODAY, Friday, Oct. 17 Catholic Center * Pray the Rosary at 6 p.m. in Church * Highland @ Dalrymple Career Services * InterviewTRAK Registration Workshop * 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., 263A Coates Hill Farm...

Picks of the week

Picks of the week

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Letters to the Editor

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October 16, 2003

Grade inflation doesn't affect all In response to the article about grade inflation at LSU, I would like to defend the Manship School of Mass Communication, which I feel is one of the strongest on campus. That...

Event to highlight, promote international cultures

By Rebecca Markway, Contributing Writer
October 16, 2003

The 32nd annual International Expo, presented by the LSU Union Program Council's International Committee, will take place at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center on Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. The International...

Parish adopts new calculation of class rank

By Jaci Cole, Staff Writer
October 16, 2003

A change in the way East Baton Rouge Parish schools compute class rank will affect how LSU views the applications of entering freshmen from the parish next year. The class of 2004 will be the first class...

Alabama faces Eli and Ole Miss in Oxford

By Jason Doré, Contributing Writer
October 16, 2003

Alabama at Ole Miss (-3.5) 11:30 a.m., JP Sports, Vaught-Hemingway Stadium, Oxford, Miss. Eli Manning and the Rebels (4-2, 2-0 Southeastern Conference) will attempt to achieve their first 3-0 SEC start...

Soccer hopes to draw record home crowd

By Chris Gibson, Contributing Writer
October 16, 2003

Not only is the LSU soccer team trying to build off of its first conference win, but the squad is also hoping to draw a record crowd at the LSU soccer complex. The LSU Marketing and Promotions Department...