CenLamar | Est. 2006

  • LSUA Names David Manuel As New Chancellor

    Kudos to David Manuel for being named the new Chancellor of Louisiana State University at Alexandria. Manuel arrives in Alexandria from St. Mary’s University in San Antonio, where he served as Vice President of Academic Affairs, and by way of the University of Lafayette at Louisiana, where he served as Dean of the School of Business. From today’s article in The Town Talk (bold mine): During a visit to LSUA earlier this month, Manuel said the school should play an important role in economic growth and development in the area by providing resources that other institutions might not be able…

  • Kos Reports LA-06 As Potential Democratic Pick-Up

    Since we’re rarely recognized by the big box national blogs, I thought you all should know: Markos Moulitsas, owner and creator of the famous liberal blog, Daily Kos, believes LA-06 is up for grabs. And so do the people at the Cook Report (password required), who recently changed their assessment from Leans Republican to “Toss Up.” Typically, however, Markos can’t resist hitting Cazayoux on his stances on abortion and immigration. He writes: To be sure, the Democrat in the race, Don Cazayoux, is rabidly anti-immigrant and anti-choice. He brags about joining the Blue Dogs. He would be a terrible person…

  • Hey Look! It’s Jared the Subway Guy!

    This will most likely be on the news tonight, but here’s a sneak preview. Hours ago, Subway Guy Jared Fogle with Alexandria Mayor Jacques Roy. Today, Thursday, March 27, 2008 is officially Jared Fogle Day in the City of Alexandria. Unfortunately, the celebration only lasted about ten minutes and did not involve a single Subway sandwich. Seriously though, kudos to Mr. Fogle and the awareness he brings to the issue of childhood obesity, both in his role as a spokesperson for Subway— and, more importantly, through his foundation. Update: By the way, yes, I also find this completely awesome.