Top College News Subscribe to the Newsletter

Top Stories

Top Story

dogs

Animal shelter strives for no-kill status

Homeless animals are getting a new lease on life through Baton Rouge's Companion Animal Alliance, which is committed to becoming a no-kill shelter where animals are only adopted and not euthanized. And CAA's efforts have begun to pay off, according to Director Debbie Pearson. Full story

Top Story

whoops cropped

Women's Basketball: Tigers face fifth-straight loss in conference contests

The LSU women's basketball team's Southeastern Conference skid continued Thursday night at the hands of visiting Florida, as the Lady Tigers fell, 73-64. LSU (14-8, 4-5 SEC) dropped its fifth-straight SEC game and has now lost five of the last six overall. Full story

Top Story

national guard

Louisiana partners with Haiti, brings aid

Island nation still hurting after quake

As University students flee on study abroad programs and mission trips, some could be spending a few weeks in Haiti as part of a Louisiana National Guard partnership with the country, which is still ailing following a catastrophic earthquake in 2010. Full story

Latest Headlines

Biden aims to up U.S. graduation rates

What's the Buzz: Who do you want to win Super Bowl XLVI?

View results

grant dozar

Baseball: Senior infielder Dozar isn’t center of attention, but the heart of the team

Senior infielder Grant Dozar may not catch the casual fan's attention with eye-popping statistics or jaw-dropping measurables, but his role on the baseball team may be LSU's most important. Full story

michael clayton 2001 sec championship

Alumni: Former Tiger hits Super Bowl sideline as a Giant

Michael Clayton, the legendary LSU wide receiver and eight-year NFL veteran, has finally reached the Super Bowl. There's just one issue. He won't be playing. Clayton tore his meniscus during practice in November and was placed on injured reserve by the New York Giants following the season-ending surgery. Full story


Sports More»

warren cropped

Men's Baskeball: LSU gears up for Razorback rematch

The LSU men's basketball team will finally play a game against a team not among the top 25 in the nation on Saturday. The Tigers' last three games have been against ranked opponents, two of which LSU played away from the PMAC. The third was the No. 1 team in the country, Kentucky. Full story

Entertainment More»

AOKI

Steve Aoki talks new album, salad

Steve Aoki says let them eat cake. For fans headed to see Aoki and Datsik at The Sugar Mill in New Orleans on Saturday, dinner is included with the show — sort of. Aoki, a DJ and producer, has generated buzz on social networking sites like Twitter for dumping salads and throwing cake at his audiences. Full story

Opinion More»

yokum cropped

Never Empty Thoughts: We have 28 days to celebrate black history, should have 365

If we still need a designated month to celebrate the progress and culture of African-Americans, racism still exists. Black Faculty and Staff Caucus President Randy Fontenot explains: "Because I can sit in the office today, and our president is black, doesn't mean we've made it. Full story

Nation & World

tyrone duplessis

Louisiana Tech running back Tyronne Duplessis found dead in apartment

RUSTON, La. (AP) — Louisiana Tech running back Tyronne Duplessis was found dead Thursday morning at his off-campus apartment. Hazel Woods, the chief investigator for the Lincoln Parish coroner's office, said the cause of death was not yet known and an autopsy is pending. Full story