News Briefs for August 25

DIGEST publication schedule
 
The Southern DIGEST is scheduled to run on the following dates during the Fall Semester:
 
Aug. 28, Sept. 4, Sept. 11, Sept. 15, Sept. 18, Sept. 22, Sept. 25, Sept. 29, Oct. 9, Oct. 16, Oct. 22, Oct. 27, Nov. 6, Nov. 10, Nov. 20 and Dec. 1.
 
 Spirit Bus Tickets
 
Get your bus tickets to the first football game of the season as the Jaguars face the Ragin’ Cajuns in Lafayette September 5. Seats are approximately $40. 50 seats are available on a first come, first served basis. Sign up in the student union Suite 227.
 
Step Off National Competition
 
The national Pan-Hellenic council organizations has partner with sprite to launch the largest stepping competition ever. Featuring 30 events in over 20 cities, with the largest combined stepping prize pool in history with $1.5 million in scholarships up for grabs. The Sprite step off qualifying rounds will begin in September, those organizations who qualify will have an opportunity to advance to the national finals in January 2010 in Atlanta. For more information visit spritestepoff.com.
 
Unclear on the Academic Progress Policy
 
Come to room 100 Lawless Auditorium in Stewart Hall, Thursday, August 27 at 3 p.m. or Wednesday, September 2 at 1 p.m. to have a better understanding of what is required to stay in good standing at Southern.
 
First BEEP Meeting- Informational
 
Business organization BEEP will hold its first meeting of the year on August 27, at 11 a.m. in room 222 of T.T. Allain. The meeting is open to all majors and classifications.