Daily Reveille

‘Vast majority’ of instructors will keep jobs in the spring

Fri, 09/03/2010 - 00:09

By: Matthew Albright

Unknown number of contracts will expire

Most of the 236 instructors who received notices of non-renewal last semester will keep their jobs at least into the spring, said Eric Monday, vice chancellor for Finance and Administrative Services. 'The vast majority will see their notices of no...

‘Vast majority’ of instructors will keep jobs in the spring

Fri, 09/03/2010 - 00:07

By: Matthew Albright

Unknown number of contracts will expire

Most of the 236 instructors who received notices of non-renewal last semester will keep their jobs at least into the spring, said Eric Monday, vice chancellor for Finance and Administrative Services. 'The vast majority will see their notices of no...

Louisiana needs wins from Tigers, Saints after rough summer

Fri, 09/03/2010 - 00:05

By: Nicholas Persac

Guin: Spill a damper to state morale

The summer-long oil disaster, coupled with memories of Hurricane Katrina on its fifth anniversary, left Louisianans emotionally drained, impacting the state's morale and psyche. and nbsp; But with the New Orleans Saints defending a Super Bowl ...

Platform explodes off La. coast; crew rescued

Fri, 09/03/2010 - 00:03

By: Staff and Wire Reports


An oil platform exploded and burned off the Louisiana coast Thursday, the second such disaster in the Gulf of Mexico in less than five months. This time, the Coast Guard said there was no leak, and no one was killed. and nbsp; The Coast Guard ...

No. 21 Tigers take on No. 18 North Carolina Tar Heels on Saturday in Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game

Thu, 09/02/2010 - 23:59


The Georgia Dome has been a dome away from home in recent history for the LSU football team. and nbsp; The No. 21 Tigers are 7-1 all time in the Georgia Dome, claiming victories against Clemson, Georgia, Miami and twice beating Tennessee and G...

Eat less, learn more: Speaking during class necessitates disciplinary measures

Thu, 09/02/2010 - 22:04

By: Matt Lousteau


Regardless of your classification, age or major, the classroom is not the place for conversation. And general education classes typically aren't especially thrilling, but this source of boredom shouldn't be a and nbsp; vehicle for disrespect and annoya...

More troopers patrolling Labor Day

Thu, 09/02/2010 - 22:03

By: Sarah Eddington

LSP to enforce "No Refusal Weekend"

Louisiana State Police is ensuring the state will have safer roadways this Labor Day weekend, according to an LSP news release. The state will see an increased number of troopers on patrol in addition to local law enforcement officers. 'During ...

The bottom line: LSU's tuition cost has decreased in light of inflation

Thu, 09/02/2010 - 22:02

By: Devin Graham


When you take the last several years of tuition prices and account for changes in U.S. inflation, tuition has actually decreased, rather than increased, half the time. Let me explain. Inflation is, at it's most basic, when money loses value. So, a...

5:20 - September 2, 2010

Thu, 09/02/2010 - 20:01

By: Olivia Gordon


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Coast Guard now saying no oil sheen from Gulf explosion - 3:52 p.m.

Thu, 09/02/2010 - 16:52

By: The Associated Press

13 workers rescued, none hurt

NEW ORLEANS, La. (AP) and mdash; The Coast Guard is backing off its earlier report that an oil sheen about a mile long was spreading following a platform explosion in the Gulf of Mexico. Coast Guard Cmdr. Cheri Ben-Iesau said Thursday afternoon th...

Noon - September 2, 2010

Thu, 09/02/2010 - 14:29

By: Hope Carter


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Oil sheen spreading from latest Gulf platform explosion - 1:19 p.m.

Thu, 09/02/2010 - 14:19

By: The Associated Press


NEW ORLEANS, La. (AP) and mdash; An oil platform exploded and caught fire Thursday off the Louisiana coast, spreading a mile-long oil sheen into the Gulf of Mexico. All 13 crew members were rescued from the water in their protective Gumby suits. I...

Oil sheen forms from latest oil rig explosion off La. coast - 1:26 p.m.

Thu, 09/02/2010 - 12:00

By: The Associated Press


NEW ORLEANS, La. (AP) and mdash; An offshore petroleum platform exploded and was burning Friday in the Gulf of Mexico about 102 miles south of Vermilion Bay on the central Louisiana coast. The Coast Guard is saying that a mile-long oil sheen is sp...

8:20 - September 2, 2010

Thu, 09/02/2010 - 09:40

By: Marissa Barrow


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Golf: Senior enters final season with professional aspirations

Wed, 09/01/2010 - 23:41

By: Luke Johnson

Peterson earns eight top-5 finishes

LSU senior golfer John Peterson is smooth and mdash; like Keith Stone silky smooth. Smooth describes the Texan's easy-going demeanor off the course that has made him friends with some of the top players in the country and mdash; and his sweet sw...

Soccer: Team gains new assistant coach

Wed, 09/01/2010 - 23:38

By: Ryan Ginn

Dempsey boasts 16 years’ experience

LSU soccer's loss of three defensive starters who had compiled 233 career starts was bad enough. The Tigers' already-young defense took another hit in July when assistant coach Daniel Brizard accepted a head-coaching position at Tennessee Tech. ...

Swimming and Diving: Athletes take part in summer national, international meets

Wed, 09/01/2010 - 23:35

By: Katherine Terrell

Kendall and Trepp finish in top 20

Members of the LSU swimming and diving teams spent their summers away from the usual drudgery of class and work. They traveled across the globe to take part in major swim meets. LSU swimmers placed in the 2010 USA Swimming National Championships, ...

Football: Wide receiver Johnson commits to LSU - 8:57 p.m.

Wed, 09/01/2010 - 21:59

By: Michael Lambert


Pompano Beach wide receiver Avery Johnson, the younger brother of junior cornerback Patrick Peterson, has pledged to LSU, according to Scout.com. Avery Johnson also received offers from Alabama, Florida, Florida State, Georgia and Miami. The Bl...

5:20 - September 1, 2010

Wed, 09/01/2010 - 19:00

By: Olivia Gordon


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Football: Deangelo Peterson to miss season opener with ankle injury - 4 p.m.

Wed, 09/01/2010 - 17:01

By: Staff Reports


LSU junior tight end DeAngelo Peterson will miss the Tigers and #39; season opener against North Carolina on Saturday, coach Les Miles said in a teleconference Wednesday. Peterson injured his ankle in practice, but is short term according to Miles....