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Tips for new students from experienced Tiger

By Ryan Merryman, etc. Columnist
August 21, 2003

Hey Rube. Yeah, you, the one with the dazed, vacant expression in the eyes, looking for Coates Hall down around the PMAC. Take a minute, sit down and listen to some advice from a young man who has been...

Staying on schedule: Info found in booklet

By Tracy Simoneaux, etc. Writer
August 21, 2003

Incoming students sometimes find it difficult to remember all of the University's important dates when it comes to registration, classes and fees. But one campus administrator has disclosed the secret...

Loving living: on or off campus

By Kacie Fuselier, etc. Writer
August 21, 2003

One of the most important decisions to confront college students is choosing a place to live that meets all of their needs: safety, budget, comfort and convenience. Finding a place that fits these requirements...

Taking fun classes helps maximize college experience

By Stephanie DeMoor, etc. Columnist
August 21, 2003

I walked into the dimly lit room as the sounds of nearly 100 chattering people echoed off the walls. It was freshman year, I was in Himes Hall and it was time to schedule classes. Even after two days of...

Columnist recalls traumatic egging incident

By Kayla Gagnet, etc. Columnist
August 21, 2003

You'll never forget missing your very first college final. I don't have the typical excuses for missing that test. I didn't party too hard, I didn't oversleep and I didn't forget. I was assaulted. After...

First football game elicits exhiliration

By Justin Robicheaux, etc. Writer
August 21, 2003

For many incoming freshmen, Saturday, August 30 will be a first taste of college athletics. Most students and alumni consider Saturday night in Tiger Stadium incomparable to any other football game in...

Movin' on up

Movin’ on up: How to pack for dorm life

By Alexandria Burris, etc. Writer
August 21, 2003

Moving on campus can be difficult for some students, but being prepared for "the big move" can make any dorm experience a little less frightening. "[Students] are moving into their brand new homes," Residential...

Getting around: A guide to transportation

By Scott Sternberg, etc. Writer
August 21, 2003

With more than 34,000 faculty, students and staff attempting to park their cars and use the buses at the same time, using University-provided buses and parking can present another obstacle as an incoming...

Area bookstores compete for customers

By Alexandria Burris, etc. Writer
August 21, 2003

The LSU Bookstore has managed to maintain its textbook sales despite stiff competition from local bookstores and Internet sites offering cheaper prices for books. Some students have turned to the Internet...

Program tutors minorities

By Jaci Cole, etc. Writer
August 21, 2003

Though LSU boasts nearly 4,000 students of an ethnic minority, it has no standing mentor program tailored to suit them. The Genesis Program, a mentoring and tutoring program sponsored by the Office of...

Going Greek: it’s friendships and fun

By Scott Sternberg, etc. Columnist
August 21, 2003

LSU is a big place, with more than 27,000 undergrads and countless other faculty and graduate students. It can be hard meeting people and making friends your freshman year. As this special Reveille section...

Tiger Tunes

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August 21, 2003

Alma Mater by: Lloyd Funchess and Harris Downey Where stately oaks and broad magnolias shade inspiring halls, There stands our dear old Alma Mater who to us recalls, Fond memories that waken in our hearts...