Louisiana

Louisiana's sand islands may do little to block oil spill
By Jack Keenan
October 22, 2010 - 10:21am
Louisiana is building man-made islands to try and block and capture the oil spill, but many scientists believe the effort is futile.

Early this past summer, the state of Louisiana started constructed a series of islands made of sand about a few miles off the coastline, according to The New York Times. The project is being funded by BP. The oil company promised the state 360 million dollars, and thus far the state has used 240 million. However, the multi-million dollar project that requires hundreds of workers may be all for not.

Scientist think the oil is far to dispersed for any sort of structure to prove useful in the cleanup.

11 missing oil rig workers found after expolosion
By Drew Sagon
April 21, 2010 - 12:58pm
Plus, airline shutdown creates big losses for the industry, and a woman ticketed for violating city odor code.

11 missing oil rig workers were found alive after an oil rig exploded and caught fire off the coast of Louisiana, according to MSNBC. Plaquemines Parish President Billy Nungesser told local NBC affiliate WDSU that the workers are alive and safe after the explosion that left the rig on fire in the Gulf of Mexico.

Football Friday - West Virginia
By Kyle C. Leach
October 9, 2009 - 12:05am
Syracuse battles longtime foe at noon in the Carrier Dome.

Headed down hill in this six-game homestand, the Orange play WVU at high noon.

I LIKE MIKE: Last week Halftime Snack touted SU senior wide receiver Mike Williams as a Heisman Trophy candidate. Pressure bears no weight on M-Dubz’ shoulders! The top defense in the Big East Conference, the South Florida Bulls, employing two defensive backs, and the hometown quarterback under-throwing and overthrowing.  Williams responds with two high-flying catches for touchdowns while nearly breaking Art Monk’s catches record (14 set in 1977).