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We were just alerted that roughly a month ago LSU had one reported case of H1N1 swine flu. Fortunately, there has only been one confirmed case and none since then. Luckily, it seems that the worst of this epidemic has passed.

KLSU, an LSU run adult alternative station in Baton Rouge, was recently granted license renewal recently, but was also hit with a $10,000 fine in record keeping violations. The violation dates back 13 years, with an objection to license renewal filed five years ago by Raymond Bigalks. The FCC clears this matter by levying the station a $10,000 fine.

With an already lacking budget, I wonder where KLSU will muster the funds to settle this fine.

Thanks to Gregory Schultz of ControlAltTV for the tip.

The great Facebook Challenge between LSU and Texas A&M is heating up even more with major online news outlets covering the event. Just yesterday Mashable, a popular online blog that covers internet-related topics, published a story about the event. In it, they linked to the Baton Rougean and the article we published yesterday.

At last check, A&M was still beating LSU, and the gap is only widening. Once again, we urge LSU fans to officially add LSU here. Right now is our shining moment—let’s show the world how we truly are the greatest fans.

(While you’re at it, you might as well add us too.)

The Shaquille O’Neal CHAMPS/Life Skills Program at LSU, which is for student-athletes and teachers them the basics of life in preparation for life outside of being a student-athlete, is holding the Shaq Classic on September 1, 2009, at Carter Plantation. The Classic is a golf tournament fundraising event with limited spacing. LSUSports.net has more information on how to register.

Eleven days ago, Texas A&M issued a press release to rally its fan base on Facebook. In it, they noted that LSU had, at the time, the largest Facebook fan base at 56,000. Over the past week, they’ve engaged their fan base and have added more features to their page. Yesterday they issued another press release claiming that they now had the largest Facebook fan base of any university-sponsored page. Because of this challenge, they added around 16,000 fans, which is four times the amount that LSU added in the same timeframe.

They are, of course, claiming that they have the greatest fans in the world. Not only is this a ridiculous claim, but it’s utterly inaccurate. LSU has what Texas A&M could never have: a reason for its fans to be passionate. And we’ve shown time and time again that we are the best fans in the world. Now it’s time to do it once again. Let’s shut those freaking Aggies up. We’re currently 1,600 fans behind A&M—an easy feat for LSU.

Become a fan of LSU on Facebook now.

(Also, LSU, it would be nice if you hired a social media expert to take charge of your online brand. Just saying.)

Updated: Mashable has linked to this post. See here for more details.

For as long as anyone can remember, the Athletics Department at LSU has been an autonomous unit functioning within yet outside of the purview of the University. Funded by the massive and influential Tiger Athletic Foundation, which has more money than the University does, the Athletics Department had little official interaction with the University. Chancellor Michael Martin announced recently that as a result of the huge budget cuts to the University, the Athletics Department will officially combine with the University in order to save money and streamline the institution. As part of the administrative downsizing, Martin recently announced the termination of the Vice Chancellor of Communications and University Relations. Replacing him is Senior Associate Athletic Director Herb Vincent, whose new title is Vice Chancellor of University Relations, in addition to Senior Associate Athletic Director. This puts him in charge of the image of the University for all of the Baton Rouge campus—which is the state’s only national flagship university.

I have a feeling that this is the beginning of a wonderful partnership, one that’ll continue to grow over the next few semesters as LSU tries to save money and make the administration more efficient. It’s about time that the two organizations officially wed under one name and focus on strengthening both brands as one. It’s no joke that the Athletic Department has done a fantastic job over the past few years building an incredible department that is run with grace and efficiency. With new buildings, high attendance ratings, multiple honors and championships and strategic hirings, someone is clearly doing their job right. I think this is a great decision and a step forward for the flagship agenda—and the financial savings is just icing on the cake.

Until the start of LSU Football season. First game is on Saturday, September 5 at Washington in Seattle, WA. Kickoff at 9:30 PM CST. Broadcasting on ESPN and the LSU Sports Radio Network.

The Daily Reveille is reporting that LSU baseball coach Paul Mainieri will sing “Take Me Out to the Ball Game” at Wrigley Field in Chicago for the seventh inning stretch of a Chicago Cubs baseball game on July 26. The National Coach of the Year is longtime friends with the general manager and LSU infielder DJ LeMahieu was drafted by the Cubs in the second round of this year’s MLB draft.

Not only can he coach the best college baseball team in the world, but he can also sing. What can’t this guy do?

LSU is holding a welcome home celebration for the newly crowned LSU Tigers. The celebration starts at 4 PM at Alex Box Stadium. Gates open at 2 PM and admission and parking is free.

Be sure to drop by and welcome home our hard working baseball team. I’ll be there, so look out for me if you stop by.

LSU bested Texas in a best-of-three series in the College World Series tonight to be crowned with the school’s sixth championship. Beating Texas 11-4, every member proved to be a critical component of a winning team.

From all of us at the Baton Rougean, congratulations guys. Geaux Tigers, and Forever LSU!