Accolades: LSU is ranked 9th most influential school, p. 3
Football: Team uses ‘chain gang’ to promote unity, p. 9
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OBITUARY
Apple founder Jobs dies at 56
The Associated Press
Steve Jobs, the Apple founder and former CEO who invented and masterfully marketed ever-sleeker gadgets that transformed everyday technology, from the personal computer to the iPod and iPhone, died Wednesday. He was 56. Apple announced his death without giving a specific cause. He died peaceJOBS fully, according to a statement from family members who said they were present. “Steve’s brilliance, passion and energy were the source of countless innovations that enrich and improve all of our lives,” Apple’s board said in a statement. “The world is immeasurably better because of Steve.”
History of the Halls
Thursday, October 6, 2011 • Volume 116, Issue 33
Thousands of students are spread throughout campus every day, but one area can truly be called the heart of campus — the Quad. But as students rush past the buildings, they may overlook the history behind them. The men behind the frequented buildings in the center of campus acquired highly revered titles in the academic community for their contributions. Here’s why.
Robert L. Himes
compiled by CLAIRE CAILLIER graphic by BRITTANY GAY and CATHERINE THRELKELD photos courtesy of LOUISIANA STATE ARCHIVES
Music: Janelle Monáe to perform Monday at Tulane, p. 15
Himes acted as business manager of the University and also taught commerce.
James W. Nicholson
Charles Coates
Coates, who is most famous for being the first football coach and losing the only game to Tulane in 1893, was also dean of Audubon Sugar School and dean of the College of Pure and Applied Sciences.
Nicholson became the first dean of the College of Arts and Sciences and served as president of the University from 1883 to 1884 and 1887 to 1896.
Troy H. Middleton
Middleton Library Middleton was the dean of Administration from 1937 to 1941 and president of the University from 1951 to 1962. He was a general in World War II and played a key role in the Battle of the Bulge, where his troops took part in the invasion of Sicily, Italy, in 1943.
Nicholson Hall
Coates Hall
Himes Hall
Atkinson Hall
The Quad
Allen Hall
Stubbs Hall
Prescott Hall
Dodson Auditorium
Audubon Hall
Woodin Hall
JOBS, see page 23
Atkinson came to the University as a cadet in 1891 and became a professor in 1897. He moved up in the ranks of academia by becoming the dean of the College of Engineering in 1907 and then president of the University from 1927 to 1930.
John James Audubon
Oscar K. Allen
Allen succeeded Huey P. Long as governor from 1932 to 1936 and was heavily influenced by and enamored with the Kingfish.
Thomas Atkinson
World-renowned for his paintings of birds, Audubon received a building named after him for his many accomplishments.
William C. Stubbs Arthur T. Prescott Years after graduating from LSU, Prescott was head of the Department of Government and later became the dean of Arts and Sciences.
While being heavily involved in farm research for many years, Stubbs became the first director of the Louisiana Sugar Experiment Station.
William R. Dodson
Beginning at the University in 1894, Dodson was the first dean of the College of Agriculture, following his position as director of the Agricultural Experiment Station.
BUDGET CUTS
AgCenter swine unit faces elimination after budget shortfall Juliann Allen Contributing Writer
Old MacDonald may not be “bringing home the bacon” much longer, as the LSU AgCenter faces elimination of its swine, goat and sheep units after suffering a recent budget shortfall. “Our budget just can’t keep up with inflation,” said Gary Hay, professor and director of the School of Animal Sciences. He said it costs about $100,000 per year to operate the swine unit, and rising salary and retirement costs make it difficult to pay employees who maintain the facility. The University’s College of Agriculture plays the role of teaching
students, while the AgCenter, which is separate from the University, is responsible for conducting research and educational outreach programs. Hay said the AgCenter was part of the University prior to 1972. When federal money from the USDA was being used for teaching purposes, the state Legislature separated the two and gave the AgCenter the mission of research and extension, ensuring that funding would from then on be spent properly. The AgCenter still uses some of the buildings owned by the LSU System, though it is separate. Hay said the AgCenter has always allowed the University to use the swine unit free of charge for hands-on work in some of the
classes. But now the AgCenter can no longer afford its swine research and plans to close unless the University pays to keep the unit open and running, he said. The only question that remains is whether the University will financially support the unit, he said. It has yet to be determined when the University will decide. The AgCenter receives state and federal funding, as well as some from parish offices. Large amounts of grant program money flow in each year, yet they are only used to RESEARCH, see page 23
Read an opinion of the swine unit closure, p. 21.
photo courtesy of LAURA MERIKAY HOFFMANN
A baby pig is cared for at the AgCenter swine unit. The center is in danger of closure.