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Jags advance to SWAC semis

SU holds off Ark.-Pine Bluff for 64-60 win in opener; awaits Grambling/TSU winner Friday

Hannah Kador scored 20 points as top-seeded Southern University survived a scare from Arkansas-Pine Bluff to earn a 64-60 victory in the quarterfinals of the Southwestern Athletic Conference tournament on Wednesday. Full story

13 names in pot for SU post

The Southern University Presidential Search committee met Thursday to hear reports from the consultants of DHR International on system presidential candidates. DHR International has been a leading, privately held provider of executive search solutions with more than 40 offices spanning the globe. Full story

College Goal Sunday helps potential students

The Southern University office of Financial Aid hosted the third College Goal Sunday in the Cotillion Ballroom Sunday. “This is the university’s second time hosting the event,” said Melanie Amrhein, Executive Director for the Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance. Full story

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Community service drives Miss Southern

Miss Southern Sabrina Whitney’s term is nearing an end, but she is set to leave behind a legacy of community service. Full story

Student group hopes artwork inspires community

The Scotlandville community has a rich history, hidden behind the pothole-ridden roads and run down business. During the 1950’s and 1960’s, blacks owned their own businesses, families were close knit, and the community as a whole looked after each other. Full story

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SU 2010 Census

As the time for filling out the 2010 U.S. Census gets closer, a group of LSU students work ambitiously to explain to college students the importance of being a part of this year’s census. Full story

Mass Communications Dept. holds

Mass Communications students gained valuable insight on the department and the opportunities that await them after graduation at Mass Communications colloquium. Full story

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New Food Court options in works

Students are patiently waiting for the opening of Popeye’s and Burger King within the Smith Brown Memorial Union. The Southern University’s food service committee met last semester to discuss the opening of the two vendors. According to a statement made by Paul Butler, former director of food services, the proposed date for the vendors were to be fully operational by January 13. Full story

Omegas return to Southern after 5-years suspension

Southern University Baton Rouge and Omega Psi Phi Fraternity hosted a “Reactivation Reception” for the Beta Sigma Chapter, suspended from the university for five years in 2005 due to hazing incidents. Full story

Improvements under way at Cade

Students are the priority and inspiration for the first floor renovations expected to be complete in Fall 2010. After an interview with Dean Emma Bradford Perry, John B. Cade Library and Dawn Kight, Manager of Library Technology there is no question that the library is for the students. Full story

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SU women win SWAC regular season crown outright

Jags' 61-53 win over Texas Southern seals deal for Pugh's crew; top seed in upcoming SWAC Tournament

Four players scored in double figures as the Southern University women’s basketball team knocked off Texas Southern 61-53 Saturday at the F.G. Clark Activity Center, clinching the Southwestern Athletic Conference regular season title outright. Full story

SWAC leader SU to face Alcorn

Jags hold half-game lead over Prairie View, Alabama A&M with three games left

The Southern University women’s basketball team is three wins shy of clinching the Southwestern Athletic Conference regular season title, along with the top seed in the upcoming SWAC Tournament in Shreveport. Full story

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Jags advance to SWAC semis

SU holds off Ark.-Pine Bluff for 64-60 win in opener; awaits Grambling/TSU winner Friday

13 names in pot for SU post