In a Nutshell

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By Rachael Lundy

LSU represented at Olympics

Sixteen impressive LSU athletes, both current and former, proudly play a part in the 2008 Beijing Olympics where they can be seen participating at various events such as swimming, track and field and women’s basketball. For a complete list of these athletes and their scheduled events visit the following URL: http://www.lsusports.net/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=5200&ATCLID=1549295. LSU’s athletic department has certainly contributed to some of the world’s finest athletes, which is shown at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

LSU considers freshman Quarterback

Keep an eye on LSU quarterback Jordan Jefferson. As a freshman quarterback for the No. 1 team in the country, the young Jefferson most certainly stands out as a talented athlete. This consideration of Jefferson becoming a freshman quarterback could mean a lot of pressure on someone with little experience in this setting, but some excel under pressure and it remains to be seen how Jefferson performs.

Cockfighting outlawed in Louisiana

Louisiana has become the last state to outlaw the bloody sport of cockfighting. Those who raise these fighting roosters are sure to be disappointed by this new law, while those who have been fighting against this, such as the Humane Society, are claiming victory. These fights will still happen underground; however, if caught, these participants can now serve jail time.

Funding for Women in Business

LSU’s E. J. Ourso College of Business’ Women in Business program in the Stephenson Entrepreneurship Institute has received $2,500 of funding from the Entergy Charitable Foundation, according to LSU Media Relations. This money was given to this program to assist LSU business women with their goals in becoming successful entrepreneurs in Louisiana. Seminars and networking luncheons have been planned as a means of offering training to these business-driven women.

ACT scores on the rise

ACT scores are currently the highest they have ever been in Louisiana, an average of 20.3 points, according to information received from The Advocate. “The ACT test assesses high school students’ general educational development and their ability to complete college-level work,” states the ACT Web site. This rise in the average ACT score in Louisiana indicates that the proper teaching methods are being used in Louisiana’s classrooms in order to prepare high school students to become college-bound.

Louisiana Book Festival’s Book Club

A new opportunity has presented itself to those Baton Rouge citizens who love to read. The annual Louisiana Book Festival has created a book club, offering space for 75 avid readers. The book of choice for this year’s book club is “All the King’s Men,” written by Robert Penn, which is a story based on the life of former Louisiana Governor Huey P. Long. This organization is asking that interested participants sign up early, as space is limited. For more information contact Sharonne Primus at sprimus@state.lib.la.us.

Utility bill crisis

Louisiana residents in need may be able to defer a portion of their electric bills, which they are unable to pay, according to the state Public Service Commission. Due to the rise in the costs of natural resources, senior citizens as well as those who have low-incomes are finding themselves in predicaments where they are unable to pay these rising costs. Because of this, measures have been taken to assist these individuals. Those who are eligible should call their private utility companies within the next month in order to sign up for this emergency program.

Originally Published: Issue 701 - August 19, 2008

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