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Attack on Danish cartoonist an act of terrorism, court hears
By: McClatchy Newspapers
COPENHAGEN, Denmark and – An attack on the Danish cartoonist who sparked outrage with his depiction of the Muslim prophet Mohammed with a bomb in his turban should also be considered as an act of terrorism, a prosecutor said Monday as the trial against hi…
Judge rules ‘Obamacare’ unconstitutional
By: McClatchy Newspapers
WASHINGTON and – A federal judge in Florida dealt President Barack Obama’s health care overhaul another legal blow on Monday, ruling that the entire law is unconstitutional because of a requirement in the legislation that Americans get health insurance st…
Stress levels rise among first-years survey says
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Although some first-year students relish the thought of living away from home, an annual survey indicates they feel the most stress during this time in college. The survey, conducted by the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), said the em…
Rules of the reefer
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Department of Health Services issues criteria for obtaining drug
Stricter state marijuana regulations have made the drug harder to obtain, even medicinal purposes.
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Students form student-parent support group
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SPA welcomes both mothers and fathers
Mame-Fatou Niang-Meunier, French and francophone studies graduate student, felt ostracized and alone as the only mother in her department. While her peers were partying, Ashley Baggett, history graduate student, spent her evenings typing with one h…
The Joose is Loose: Recruiting class best in recent memory
By: Michael Lambert
National Signing Day is one of the most ridiculous days of the year. LSU fans get riled up about 18-year-olds they’ve never met and may never even suit up in their team’s colors. They obsess about the number of stars next to each prospect’s nam…
Football: Kragthorpe focused on developing QBs in first season
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Steve Kragthorpe would have viewed the Cotton Bowl with a more watchful eye if he knew what the future entailed. Kragthorpe saw LSU tear apart the team he coached with for four seasons, 41-24, on Jan. 7, but little did he know he was watching his f…
Sorghum and millet research program receives grant
By: Staff Report
The International Sorghum and Millet Collaborative Research Support Program (INTSORMIL) at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln recently received a $1.1 million grant to work with Central American countries to increase sorghum foliage.
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LSUPD completes shooting course
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Gunshots were heard throughout St. Gabriel last week as LSU Police Department officers were tested for shooter qualification. LSUPD requires officers to pass the test twice a year, while the Louisiana Peace Officer Training Council, Louisiana POST,…
Pivotal player Diaz in Puerto Rico; Sadler declares he will be back for K-State despite weather
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Jorge Brian Diaz wasn’t able to stick around and celebrate with his teammates.
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Tuition, fee increases headline Jindal’s higher education plans
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Higher tuition and fees will be part of Gov. Bobby Jindal’s higher education agenda for the approaching legislative session. Jindal unveiled his ‘legislative packet’ Monday to a gathering of legislators, Board of Regents representatives and members…
Leaders promote Israel relations
By: Maxwell Barna
In its first event, Scarlet Blue and White partnered with the Rutgers Hillel Student Board to bring University student leaders and speakers together to discuss the importance of maintaining a strong relationship between the University, New Jersey, the …
