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Letters to the Editor

By from Reveille readers
March 7, 2003

Indian students clarify article We are writing this in response to Ms. Rebecca Markway's article, "Analyzing Global Conflicts," which appeared in The Reveille Thursday, Feb. 27. We have to point out that...

Graduate student disappeared Monday

Graduate student disappeared Monday

The Baton Rouge Police Department is investigating the disappearance of a University graduate student. Carrie Lynn Yoder, 26, was last seen Monday night at Winn Dixie, police at Yoder's home said Wednesday. Police...

Tigers hope to keep rolling

By David Theard, Sports Writer
February 28, 2003

The LSU basketball team will try to win its third consecutive game Saturday when it faces Tennessee (15-9, 7-6 Southeastern Conference) in Knoxville, Tenn., at 6 p.m. The Tigers are currently 5-8 in conference...

Research goes to Antarctica

Research goes to Antarctica

By James Gaddy, Staff Writer
February 28, 2003

The study of physics took on a new meaning when Doug Granger and Michael Stewart stepped off the C1-41 plane onto a sheet of ice in McMurdo, Antarctica, last semester. Granger and Stewart, both LSU physics...

Stars on Wars

By Jennifer Galjour, Columnist
February 28, 2003

Sheryl Crow and her rhinestones were once again in effect Sunday night for the Grammy Awards. You remember the rhinestone anti-war statement emblazoned across her rack at the Academy Awards. This time...

Tailgating event draws fans

Tailgating event draws fans

By Lindsey deBlieux, Contributing Writer
February 28, 2003

Shoes squeaked and balls bounced at the PMAC. Shots were shot and passes were passed. The crowd groaned and cheered. "All right, Brandon," finance freshman Deanna Mattos yelled. Brandon? The Lady Tigers...

Taking aim at PC speech

By Korey Harvey, Columnist
February 28, 2003

"Congenital disability", not "birth defect." "Wheelchair-bound," not "confined to a wheel chair." "Gay," not "homosexual." "Specific accommodation," not "special needs." "Police officer," not "policeman."...

Women, men’s golf teams prepare for tournament play

By Ronnie McLellan
February 28, 2003

The LSU golf teams look to improve in their respective tournaments this weekend. The LSU men host the third annual LSU Spring Invitational Feb. 28 - March 2 at The University Club. Tournament participants...

Tigers return home to PMAC

By Jason Doré, Contributing Writer
February 28, 2003

The No. 15 LSU gymnastics team returns home tonight after a two-week road swing to face Arkansas at 7 p.m. in the PMAC. Arkansas is in their first year of their program and ranks No. 31 in the country. "I...

University freshman reigns in parade

By Samantha Sieber, Chief Staff Writer
February 28, 2003

Every girl wants to dress up and be queen for a day. That day is about to happen for a University freshman. When Alana Lincoln, a marketing major, was 12 years old, her parents put her name on a list to...

Off the cuff

By Rebekah Monson
February 28, 2003

I may come back as a visitor one day, but as long as I graduate as planned in May, this is my last Mardi Gras as a Louisiana resident. I haven't lived here as long as many of you readers, but I think I...

Softball team hosts challenge

By Jason Martin, Sports Writer
February 28, 2003

After solid showings in its last two tournaments, the LSU softball team will try to continue the winning trend as it hosts the Purple and Gold Challenge in Baton Rouge. LSU opens play Friday against Houston...