Lending a hand
Tulane University first-year Arthur Leslie hadn't quite been oriented to college before Hurricane Katrina forced him and all his new classmates to evacuate....
Rehnquist deferred to universities during term
With the recent death of Supreme Court Chief Justice William Rehnquist, questions have been raised regarding the future of higher education in the hands...
Executive Privilege
On behalf of the entire staff of The Tartan, we extend our warmest welcome to our new fellow students from the Gulf Coast. We hope that our community...
Two weeks later, police and protestors still at odds
Three weeks after city police and protestors collided outside an Army recruitment station in Oakland, tensions and emotions are still running high. Protestors...
Pittsburghers may face higher fuel prices and possible shortages
Increasing prices are just the beginning. After the recent catastrophe caused by Hurricane Katrina, consumers are now facing long lines, fuel shortages,...
Country
Among millions of Hurricane Katrina victims in Louisiana and Mississippi, local college students are also feeling the jarring effects of the disaster....
How to help: Relief resources for Hurricane Katrina victims
Here?s a list of national and local organizations that offer ways to help Hurricane Katrina victims. Go online to learn more about them and make a contribution. The...
Crime & Incident
Verbal Assault 2 September 2005 at 10:51 A female student reported that a panhandler on Centre Avenue was verbally harassing and assaulting her. Campus...
Statistically Speaking
Total length of levees in New Orleans, in miles: 350 Percent of city covered in water at one point: 80 Approximate number of college students displaced...