Southern University says it is not liable for injuries a marching band member suffered last year in a hazing incident because the injuries occurred off campus and with the student's consent.
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The Chancellor Lecture Series for the Fall 2009 semester came to a close on Nov. 18 with guest speaker Lisa Delpit. Delpit is a renowned professor, author, and scholar of urban education. The Baton Rouge native has numerous awards within the realm of education, which include a Harvard University Award for Outstanding Contribution to Education.
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SU officials join Bailey's widow, mother for gesture
Surviving members of slain Southern student Michael Bailey received a gift from university officials Monday at the J.S. Clark Administration Building, a gift that ensures another generation of Baileys will follow in their parents' footsteps.
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Richardson gone after 17 seasons; OL coach Nivens named interim coach
Pete Richardson, the football coach at Southern University for 17 years, was fired Monday along with most of his staff.
Offensive line coach Damon Nivens, however, was retained and will serve as interim coach until a replacement is named, said Southern Athletic Director Greg LaFleur.
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Since the H1N1 vaccine has become available, many concerns have surfaced about risks that may develop after receiving the vaccination. Despite extreme efforts to persuade people that the vaccine is safe, health officials, local and national, have fallen short as citizens still question the safety of the vaccine. Contrary to media coverage, officials assure citizens that the vaccination is as safe as any other.
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Southern University marching band hazing victim Marcus Heath of Georgia and his mother, Marilyn, are suing the college for liability in last year's off-campus initiation event. Heath and two other freshman band mates were struck repeatedly with 2-by-4-inch boards during initiation in an off-campus East Baton Rouge Parish residence prior to last year's Bayou Classic football game, according to arrest records.
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The Southern University System has partnered with the Alliance for Digital Equality (ADE) in an effort to enhance the accessibility of technology for each of the five campuses. A major initiative of the project is to provide public computer accessibility to the communities surrounding the different campuses of the Southern University system and targeted parishes where the services will be needed.
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Warren's 170 rushing yards paces Tigers in Bayou Classic
NEW ORLEANS—Everything seemed to be going so well for Southern. For the first time in Bryant Lee’s record-setting career, the senior entered the Bayou Classic healthy. The offensive line had only given up nine sacks all year, and Lee had consistently been provided time to find his receivers.
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SU pulls away from Bleu Devils in exhibition; regular season opens Tuesday against NW State
Equivalent to the movie trailer of 2012, Tuesday preseason exhibition game anticipates an exciting season for the Southern University women's 2009-2010 basketball team. It began with a scene of self destruction with missed shots and turnovers but the essence of winning left spectators at the edge of their seats awaiting what will happen in the second half.
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