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Tumbling scores cost victory

By Jason Doré - Contributing Writer
January 27, 2003

Despite another strong performance by freshman April Burkholder, the No. 13-ranked LSU gymnastics team suffered its first lost of the season Friday night at Auburn 194.500 to 194.275. The LSU Lady Tigers...

Best served chilled

Best served chilled

By Mark F. Bonner and Charles Nauman - Revelry Contributors
January 27, 2003

James Bond, Ernest Hemingway and Richard M. Nixon all had one thing in common -- they all loved a great martini. Two ounces of gin, a splash of dry vermouth and an olive served in a well-chilled glass...

Mindless and boring

By Eric Gremillion - Columnist
January 27, 2003

There must be an undeclared race in Hollywood to see who can make the most money off of a lame, ridiculous idea. Perhaps a group of producers gather around a table late on Friday nights, sipping cognac,...

Shooting mars local landmark

By Lauren Wilbert - Staff Writer
January 27, 2003

An offensive lineman for Southern University died from a gunshot wound to the head early Friday morning in front of the Varsity Theater on Highland Road. Baton Rouge Police Cpl. Don Kelly said James Allen,...

MLK Poetry night encourages equality

By Amanda McElfresh - Staff Writer
January 27, 2003

A small but enthusiastic crowd gathered in the Union on Friday to hear a message of praise and hope at the Martin Luther King Jr. Oratorical Contest/Poetry Night. Participants expressed feelings of hope...

Last ditch efforts not enough to win

Last ditch efforts not enough to win

By David Theard - Sports Writer
January 27, 2003

Usually, coaches stress playing a complete 40 minutes of basketball. However, it seemed as though LSU (12-5, 1-4 Southeastern Conference) just played the 40th minute in its 67-64 loss to Mississippi State...

Looming war, legislation sparks debate

By Rebecca Markway - Staff Writer
January 27, 2003

Thoughts of war are not a normal college student's top concern, but some members of Congress are trying to bring it to the forefront through discussions of the draft and military recruitment. Rep. Charles...

Game time

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January 27, 2003

Event of the week Men's Basketball v Florida Tuesday, Jan. 28, 8 p.m. (ESPN) Friday, Jan. 31 Indoor Track: Bayou Bengal Invitational, 3 p.m. Swimming and Diving: UL-MONROE/DELTA STATE, 6 p.m. Gymnastics: DENVER,...

Academic resources offer aid

By Benjamin Leger - Contributing Writer
January 27, 2003

Probation: not for committing a crime, but for failing to meet University academic standards. It is a frightening term for students. Academic and scholarship probation are major problems for some students,...

Stellar playing marks season opener

By Ronnie McLellan - Contributing Writer
January 27, 2003

After a good showing in doubles at the SEC Indoor Tennis meet, the Tigers tennis team opened the dual-match season with strong play in both doubles and singles in victories against in-state foes, Centenary...

Twinkle toes, melodic interludes animate celebration

Twinkle toes, melodic interludes animate celebration

By Angelic Dawkins - Contributing Writer
January 27, 2003

The American flag flew over New Orleans for the first time Dec. 20, 1803. Two hundred years later, the flag still flies. As museums and other local attractions celebrate the Louisiana Purchase bicentennial,...

Tenacity governs court

By Jason Martin - Sports Writer
January 27, 2003

Not much was going right for the No. 6 LSU women's basketball team Sunday, but the Tigers played tenacious defense the entire game and eventually wore out No. 18 Vanderbilt in the second half. Facing a...