There’s controversy about LSU’s decision to adopt a holistic review when considering applications from new students. The review process would factor in more than just a high school senior’s ACT and GPA, and incorporate other elements for consideration. Board of Regents member, Richard Lipsey, not speaking for the board, says the move would hurt both LSU and regional colleges
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But chief enrollment officer at LSU, Jose Aviles, says standardized test scores are not a true predictor of how students will perform in college. He says that’s why they are analyzing a student’s extracurricular work and course load…
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With two months left until the November election to crown a new Secretary of State, you may have noticed a lack of marketing materials from candidates on the ballot. Political Analyst Bernie Pinsonat says the reason why, a lack of donations.
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The Secretary of State serves as the state’s chief elections official, maintains historical records and registers corporations and other business entities.

A state Office of Motor Vehicle employee has been accused of overcharging customers for various transactions in Baton Rouge…
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That’s Senior State Police Trooper Bryan Lee, who says 25-year-old DeQusha Jackson of Sunshine allegedly took extra cash from residents when they came in to purchase driver’s licenses, vehicle registration renewals and license plates.