The Contraband

Students returning to McNeese State University for the fall 2008 semester may or may not have noticed a tuition increase. The tuition hike is the result of new Louisiana legislation passed during the summer. HB734, sponsored by Rep. Don Trahan, R-Lafayette, provides authorization for management boards to increase tuition by a maximum of 5 percent over a four-year period Tuition and mandatory fees will rise by 3, 4 or 5 percent.… Post the First Comment

Since this great thing called the Olympics only comes around once every four years, (at least the summer games do) I have decided to dedicate all of the Teal Deal columns to covering these momentous events until they are through. So I suppose I'll humor all my faithful readers with the things that struck me since the last press date.… Post the First Comment

New quad, new "Old Ranch," new food, new portal. All great ideas. None of them are complete. The new quad, when first announced, was a great idea. Quadrangles on college campuses across the country have long been centers of activity. On any given day at any given university, you will find an organization peddling its wares, a study session rising in intensity or perhaps a concert by a local music group.… Post the First Comment