The Shreveport Times reported earlier this week that voters in Louisiana have registered a whopping 217 different political parties. Most of the parties, though humorously titled, have very few members. Our favorites: The Banana Party, with 20 voters registered, The Jedi Party, with 12 voters,
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Wanna know if anything has changed since Jindal took office four years ago? Check out this cool graphic from the lovely folks at The Political Desk. They've complied some interesting factoids about the two inauguration speeches. Check out the link below: A tale of two inaugurations
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Sabering. It's the hottest thing to hit New Year's Eve since the Gregorian Calendar. We're not talking about the backsword form of fencing. We're talking about using a knife to open a bottle of champagne. Sabering a champagne bottle is really something you have to observe in order to learn.
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Hey guys! Don't miss the hearing for the Baton Rouge Loop, TONIGHT, 5-8 p.m. at the BREC Headquarters, 6201 Florida Blvd. Be There!
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The Capitol Area Corporate Recycling Center (1400 Main Street) is hosting a Black Friday deal Nov. 25, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., offering tons of cool VINTAGE electronic equipment at discounted prices. Check out the selection of retro keyboards, mice, monitors, and stereo equipment! They also have
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With the holiday season approaching, how early do you actually start shopping for gifts? "I really don't shop for gifts. I usually do gift certificates, and I usually do it two days before hand." Ellis Petitbien, 32, student "Right after Thanksgiving, on Black Friday. First thing is Walmart and
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Looking for some details on events during Homecoming? Check out www.HomeComing.LSU.edu Huge Block Party, 3-6 p.m. Nov. 11 at the parade grounds! Be there or be sad. Don't forget to donate cans to CAN-a-palooza! Greek Row Lawn Competition 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Nov. 12! The Greek Board of
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Check out what Sen. Vitter said on the Senate Floor today (excerpt from www.Politico.com): "I would just summarize our feelings in Louisiana,” Vitter said. “You all have a great team, maybe one of the best Alabama teams ever, but it really doesn’t matter who LSU’s opponent is, because as
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Now that the white knuckle election season here in Baton Rouge is (for the most part) over, I feel free to post my favorite campaign videos (without accidentally endorsing a candidate). Give them props for their creativity! Former speaker of the state house, Jim Tucker (R, Terrytown) had this
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OUR BAD! Last week, we printed a lovely poem in our magazine, but credited the wrong author. Thanks to everyone who noticed this mistake! This week, we've got the right author, I promise. Pick up a Dig and see for yourself!
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