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Louisiana Unplugged is a collection of pieces written by journalism students at colleges and universities in Louisiana. WAFB-TV has teamed up with these colleges and universities to showcase the pieces of work these students generate. We hope you enjoy their reports.

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  • Friday, May 4 2012 7:21 AM EDT2012-05-04 11:21:08 GMT
    By Mark Clements | LSU Student Louisianans pride themselves on fine fish – from Cajun cuisine to seafood specialties – but not everything is a delicacy deep in the waters in and off the Pelican state. Being
    Louisianans pride themselves on fine fish – from Cajun cuisine to seafood specialties – but not everything is a delicacy deep in the waters in and off the Pelican state. By Mark Clements

  • Friday, May 4 2012 7:16 AM EDT2012-05-04 11:16:43 GMT
    By Jacie Scott | LSU Student The year had arrived. Finally. After completing a freshman transition season, receiving a "Most Improved" nod as a sophomore and advancing to the semifinals of the United
    Mark Bowtell, a senior on the LSU men's tennis team was knocked out for the remainder of the fall season after only three tournaments with a rare nervous system disorder. By Jacie Scott

  • Friday, May 4 2012 6:31 AM EDT2012-05-04 10:31:40 GMT
    By Kristian Schooler | LSU Student During the month of April, traditionally designated Alcohol Awareness Month, campus health officials have a message for the students of Louisiana State University, where
    Campus health officials had a message for the students of LSU during Alcohol Awareness Month: Evaluate your alcohol consumption habits to prevent future damage to life and limb. By Kristian Schooler

  • Friday, May 4 2012 6:24 AM EDT2012-05-04 10:24:03 GMT
    By Haylie Navarre | LSU Student Courtney Howells is selling dope and it's perfectly legal. "Dope" is the name of her clothing line, a brand she said is designed for sneaker enthusiasts like her. Her designing
    Courtney Howells is selling dope and it's perfectly legal. "Dope" is the name of her clothing line, a brand she said is designed for sneaker enthusiasts like her. By Haylie Navarre

  • Friday, May 4 2012 6:17 AM EDT2012-05-04 10:17:49 GMT
    By Baileigh Rebowe | LSU Student A 9-month-old cougar sat in front of an audience at the Miami animal hospital. Suddenly the big cat jumped back, four legs in the air and knocking the backdrop to the ground.
    Larry Johnson has photographed animals professionally for more than 25 years throughout the world. A Baton Rouge resident, he has worked for animal-welfare organizations. By Baileigh Rebowe

  • April 23, 2012 06:52 AM 2012-04-23 12:56:04 GMT
    By Scott Branson | LSU Student NEW IBERIA - P.A. Conrad built a rice mill in New Iberia in 1912 to save him the hassle of frequent trips to the nearest mill, hours away in New Orleans. One flood, three
    The rice mill built in New Iberia in 1912 by P.A. Conrad still produces "Konriko" brand gluten-free rice and is considered the nation's oldest belt-driven rice mill. The only change was from steam power to electricity. By Scott Branson

  • Monday, April 23 2012 7:28 AM EDT2012-04-23 11:28:39 GMT
    By Xerxes Wilson | LSU Student The Paul Hebert Law Center has been required to foot more than $130,000 in faculty salary and benefits for LSU System Office General Counsel Ray Lamonica even though he has
    The Paul Hebert Law Center has been required to foot more than $130,000 in faculty salary and benefits for LSU System Office General Counsel Ray Lamonica even though he has not taught a class since 2005. By Xerxes Wilson

  • Monday, April 23 2012 6:49 AM EDT2012-04-23 10:49:51 GMT
    By Katherine Terrell | LSU Student Kicking butts and taking names. That's the idea behind SmokingWords, which is "a movement for tobacco-free living." The group, which aims to educate students and faculty
    Kicking butts and taking names. That's the idea behind SmokingWords, which is "a movement for tobacco-free living." The group aims to educate students and faculty about smoking. By Katherine Terrell

  • Monday, April 23 2012 6:44 AM EDT2012-04-23 10:44:22 GMT
    By Katherine Terrell | LSU Student A cocktail is more than of spirits, sugar, water and bitters. It's a blend of American culture and history. Luke Tullos, bartender at Jolie's in Lafayette, La., and a
    A cocktail is more than of spirits, sugar, water and bitters. It's a blend of American culture and history. The concoction is a uniquely American product with roots as far back as 1803. By Katherine Terrell

  • Friday, April 20 2012 11:02 AM EDT2012-04-20 15:02:29 GMT
    Former Project Runway contestant Anthony Ryan Auld goes from the runway to The Rowe in preparation for Baton Rouge's first major fashion event — Mode Fashion Week. By Ferris McDaniel

  • Friday, April 20 2012 10:58 AM EDT2012-04-20 14:58:13 GMT
    In celebrating Louisiana's bicentennial, it doesn't get any better than navigating the extensive collection of the state's history and culture in the fifth-floor Louisiana Department at the State Library in Baton Rouge. By Baileigh Rebowe

  • Friday, April 20 2012 7:13 AM EDT2012-04-20 11:13:05 GMT
    High school girls from throughout Louisiana who want to look beautiful for prom but may not have the money to do so are the focus of The Cinderella Project shopping spree this weekend in Baton Rouge and Lafayette. By Baileigh Rebowe

  • Friday, April 20 2012 6:34 AM EDT2012-04-20 10:34:59 GMT
    Stories are a big deal for Jessica Jackley, founder of Kiva.org, a micro-lending web site. She enlightens others about her journey creating a successful digital loan business. By Kristian Schooler

  • Friday, April 20 2012 6:26 AM EDT2012-04-20 10:26:30 GMT
    Eye-tracking may seem like just another way for advertisers to pick consumer's brains for likes and dislikes, but it provides groundbreaking research as to what people focus one in today's clutter-filled world. By Ben Wallace

  • Saturday, April 14 2012 12:17 PM EDT2012-04-14 16:17:12 GMT
    Among the exhibits showcased at the second annual TechPawLooza on the LSU campus was the Student Incubator designed to help student entrepreneurs prior to graduation. By Ferris McDaniel

  • Saturday, April 14 2012 12:01 PM EDT2012-04-14 16:01:09 GMT
    Robots, giant displays and a plethora of exhibits beckoned for attention at the LSU Student Union Royal Cotillion Ballroom Wednesday's in the second annual TechPawLooza. By Rowan Kavner

  • Saturday, April 14 2012 11:58 AM EDT2012-04-14 15:58:02 GMT
    Many women bond over manicures, makeup, shopping, or shoes. The women of Bayou Bebes of Baton Rouge are connected by their love and passion of dolls. By Baileigh Rebowe

  • Friday, April 13 2012 6:56 AM EDT2012-04-13 10:56:33 GMT
    The mountain dulcimer is as American as a musical instrument can be. It is slowly increasing in popularity across the southern and mid-western U. S. with scores of festivals, including the Lagniappe Dulcimer Fete in Port Allen. By Zach Fitzgerald

  • Friday, April 13 2012 6:42 AM EDT2012-04-13 10:42:40 GMT
    The LSU Fire and Emergency Training Institute (FETI) train thousands of current and prospective firefighters each year in the promotion of the science of fire safety across Louisiana and beyond. By Scott Branson

  • Friday, April 13 2012 6:39 AM EDT2012-04-13 10:39:06 GMT
    Baton Rouge Green opens its third annual spring plant and tree sale today (March 15) with more than 40 different trees and shrubs available to Louisiana residents. The sale will be conducted mostly online. By Baileigh Rebowe

  • Friday, April 13 2012 6:14 AM EDT2012-04-13 10:14:32 GMT
    From early morning classes and long nights of studying to a stressful work schedule and extracurricular activities, time is precious in a student's world. A fast-paced, stressful environment, however, doesn't have to mean unhealthy eating habits. By Kristian Schooler

  • Friday, April 13 2012 6:06 AM EDT2012-04-13 10:06:08 GMT
    The LSU Veterinary Teaching Hospital, part of the veterinary school, has broadened its services to include acupuncture, massage therapy and herbal treatments for animals – the large one for now and dogs and cats soon. By Sydni Dunn

  • Monday, March 5 2012 12:19 PM EST2012-03-05 17:19:13 GMT
    The Baton Rouge River Center was transformed into a 48-lane bowling alley with vendors selling souvenir bowling balls, pins and shirts for the 2012 United States Bowling Congress Open Championships. By Ferris McDaniel

  • Monday, March 5 2012 12:12 PM EST2012-03-05 17:12:35 GMT
    The Baton Rouge Area Basketball Officials Association (BRABO) provides referees an opportunity to stay involved in basketball, long after their playing or coaching days are over. By Scott Branson

  • Monday, March 5 2012 9:40 AM EST2012-03-05 14:40:01 GMT
    In celebration of Black History Month, author Freddi Williams Evans underscored to a State Library of Louisiana audience the importance and impact of Congo Square in ante-bellum New Orleans on African American heritage and Louisiana culture. By Baileigh Rebowe

  • Monday, March 5 2012 9:33 AM EST2012-03-05 14:33:46 GMT
    Businesses specializing in LSU merchandise watched thousands of dollars of profits go down the drain when the Tigers loss the BCS Championship. The losing team's championship gear is illegal to sell. By Scott Branson

  • Baton Rouge resident Dee Keller designs shoes with names like Lele, Aileen and Audrey. At 47, she has begun the third phase of her life as a high-end shoe and handbag designer. By Katherine Terrell

  • Monday, March 5 2012 7:35 AM EST2012-03-05 12:35:56 GMT
    Athletes dream of representing their country in the Olympic Games. LSU junior swimmer Amanda Kendall may be just months away from realizing this jackpot. By Jacie Scott

  • Monday, March 5 2012 7:28 AM EST2012-03-05 12:28:40 GMT
    Former LSU cheerleader and current cheerleading coach Chico Garcia continues to fight to regain sensation and, perhaps, movement below his chest after a boating accident left him paralyzed. By Jacie Scott

  • Monday, March 5 2012 7:09 AM EST2012-03-05 12:09:28 GMT
    Two Ku Klux Klan leaders who sought help getting a fellow Klansman and murder suspect out of jail in 1966 turned to a sheriff's deputy with ties to the organization. The suspect was Myron Wayne "Jack" Seale. By Chelsea Brasted

  • Monday, March 5 2012 6:57 AM EST2012-03-05 11:57:41 GMT
    Louisiana recently claimed the No. 1 spot as the most pro-life state in the nation, according to Americans United for Life. And the head of the state's pro-life movement says there is more to come. By Brianna Piché

  • Canonical law, the internal ordinances—called canons—governing the Roman Catholic Church, has been around in some form for about a millennium. Until recently, it has stayed mostly below the faithful's radar. By Ben Wallace

  • Monday, March 5 2012 6:46 AM EST2012-03-05 11:46:27 GMT
    Louisiana residents unprepared for today's workforce because they lack business and technology skills should look to the public library for help. By Baileigh Rebowe

  • Tuesday, February 21 2012 9:41 AM EST2012-02-21 14:41:13 GMT
    Louisiana's film and entertainment industry is not only showcasing the state's biggest, better-known cities but, in the last year or so, has focused on smaller communities. By Zach Fitzgerald.

  • Saturday, January 28 2012 6:06 PM EST2012-01-28 23:06:49 GMT
    LSU grad student and Miss Black Louisiana USA 2012 contestant Ashley Hebert hopes her pageant platform evokes the kind of change she believes Louisiana's higher education system needs. By Rob Landry

  • Saturday, January 28 2012 6:03 PM EST2012-01-28 23:03:04 GMT
    Malcolm X, Martin Luther King Jr. and Rosa Parks, among others, will be making "appearances" in a class this spring at LSU. "Black Rhetorical Traditions," will debut in January under the teaching direction of adjunct professor Herman Kelly. By Chris Branch

  • Saturday, January 28 2012 5:52 PM EST2012-01-28 22:52:51 GMT
    Commercials and seasonal programs depict characters at fun-filled holiday parties, surrounded by family and friends. For many, however, this is not a usual holiday celebration. By Caroline Gerdes

  • Saturday, January 28 2012 5:47 PM EST2012-01-28 22:47:40 GMT
    Disney is not just for kids and a one-time life experience. For some current and former college students, it is a passion, as well as a major force in their lives. By Thomas Morrison

  • Saturday, January 28 2012 5:44 PM EST2012-01-28 22:44:14 GMT
    Mercedes Wilson was just one of eight students who had the opportunity to take the master class last week from Dukakis in LSU's theater program. By Chelsea Brasted

  • Saturday, January 28 2012 5:39 PM EST2012-01-28 22:39:55 GMT
    Former Louisiana Governor Edwin Edwards made his first public appearance at the State Capitol this past weekend since his release from federal prison. By Rob Landry

  • Saturday, January 28 2012 5:36 PM EST2012-01-28 22:36:38 GMT
    Time is waning for civil rights era unsolved murder investigations and the FBI would like citizens with knowledge of such crimes to come forth with relevant information. By Lex Wilson

  • Saturday, January 28 2012 5:31 PM EST2012-01-28 22:31:44 GMT
    As children go door-to-door trick or treating for candy dressed as princesses and superheroes, LSU students outfitted in the same attire will be seeking "treats" of canned goods. By Caroline Gerdes

  • Saturday, January 28 2012 5:27 PM EST2012-01-28 22:27:38 GMT
    Navigating alone through an industry that's all about your connections to others can be tough, but that's what Mannie Fresh is undertaking these days. By Ryan Buxton

  • Saturday, January 28 2012 5:22 PM EST2012-01-28 22:22:41 GMT
    A generation ago, tucking in a baby meant a lullaby and nestling him in a soft sea of blankets and bumpers. Today, this soothing nighttime ritual could be dangerous. By Caroline Gerdes

  • Saturday, January 28 2012 5:17 PM EST2012-01-28 22:17:50 GMT
    The Internet is more accessible than ever before. For the one in 25 college students addicted to the Internet staying away is a constant battle. By Helen Headlee

  • Saturday, January 28 2012 5:13 PM EST2012-01-28 22:13:53 GMT
    While customers stroll through Honeymoon Bungalow, Baton Rouge's only vintage department store, they peruse items while cradling a soft kitten. By Caroline Gerdes

  • Saturday, January 28 2012 5:10 PM EST2012-01-28 22:10:27 GMT
    The dispute surrounding the 160-year-old historic Mandeville lakefront home has been laid to rest — on Carroll Street. By Caroline Gerde

  • Saturday, January 28 2012 5:06 PM EST2012-01-28 22:06:33 GMT
    Laughter yoga currently is practiced internationally and is used for a myriad of reasons surrounding physical and mental health. By Caroline Gerdes

  • Saturday, January 28 2012 5:00 PM EST2012-01-28 22:00:50 GMT
    A lawyer's delivery is an important factor in influencing a jury's verdict, which is what brought aspiring lawyers and second-year Master of Fine Arts (MFA) acting students together recently. By Ryan Buxton

  • Saturday, January 28 2012 4:57 PM EST2012-01-28 21:57:24 GMT
    Carol Friedland and a group of engineering graduate students are in the process of launching an initiative designed to measure the strength of natural disasters and the damage they cause. By Chris Seemann

  • Saturday, January 28 2012 4:50 PM EST2012-01-28 21:50:29 GMT
    In just under a year, the Drum Corp – Starette Dancers has grown from a struggling, low-income community program to a flourishing after-school activity that has become a magnet for community support. By Jake Clapp

  • Saturday, January 28 2012 4:41 PM EST2012-01-28 21:41:36 GMT
    It started out in a shed in Baton Rouge and has since expanded to a wood mill in Pennsylvania. Jack Marucci's baseball bat company, Marucci Bats, grew from the ground up. By Kate Royals

  • Saturday, January 28 2012 4:33 PM EST2012-01-28 21:33:33 GMT
    Film and Media Arts (FMA) can now be added to the list of majors available at Louisiana State University. How did this curriculum addition occur in a time of budget cuts and majors being slashed? By Elizabeth Neuner

  • Saturday, January 28 2012 4:29 PM EST2012-01-28 21:29:32 GMT
    Open Mic Nights in the newly remodeled and expanded LSU Student Union building provide students practice runs for the real stage lights they crave. By Chris Branch

  • Saturday, January 28 2012 4:25 PM EST2012-01-28 21:25:50 GMT
    LSU coach Les Miles might need a private escort when he leads the Tigers onto the field this weekend in Oxford, Miss. Foreign confines haven't been kind to "The Hat" this season. By Chris Branch

  • Saturday, January 28 2012 4:18 PM EST2012-01-28 21:18:58 GMT
    Finding a well-rounded college student can be difficult to find. But LSU track and field has one in redshirt freshman distance runner Michelle Mobley. By Rob Landry

  • Saturday, January 28 2012 4:13 PM EST2012-01-28 21:13:32 GMT
    Louisianans in need of a job may be in luck. The state's current movie boom is creating a need for movie extras. Extras are people seen in the background of movies. By Thomas Morrison

  • Saturday, January 28 2012 4:09 PM EST2012-01-28 21:09:44 GMT
    There is no greater feat for a football coach than leading a team to an undefeated, championship season. Few reach this sports pinnacle, but for those that do their legacy is forever cemented. By Rob Landry

  • Saturday, January 28 2012 4:04 PM EST2012-01-28 21:04:35 GMT
    At the beginning of the year, lawmakers passed a bill slashing federal funding to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. PBS officials say places public broadcasting in jeopardy. By Caroline Gerdes

  • Saturday, January 28 2012 4:00 PM EST2012-01-28 21:00:31 GMT
    In December 2003, Frank Warren went to Paris and bought three postcards. As Warren slept, he had a vivid dream in which he modified the postcards with a different message written on each. By Elizabeth Neuner

  • Saturday, January 28 2012 3:56 PM EST2012-01-28 20:56:53 GMT
    Some athletes like to do their talking through the news media. Others prefer to voice their two-cents via social media. By Rob Landry

  • Saturday, January 28 2012 3:53 PM EST2012-01-28 20:53:45 GMT
    Amid consternation and cries of anguish lobbed at CBS for forcing LSU games to be played in the afternoon, one sector is profiting by the action in the sunshine – restaurants. By Chris Branch

  • Saturday, January 28 2012 3:47 PM EST2012-01-28 20:47:46 GMT
    The Cuban-African based religion of Santeria is a part of the southeastern Louisiana culture and one of its best kept secrets. By Thomas Morrison

  • Saturday, January 28 2012 3:30 PM EST2012-01-28 20:30:34 GMT
    As nominated by department heads and professors, these six LSU fine arts students exemplify who have made the distinction between art admirers and art creators. By Elizabeth Neuner

  • Jan 16, 2012 09:56 AM 2012-01-16 17:15:31 GMT
    The "guy in the yellow wig" has become a staple of LSU athletics. He shows his Tiger spirit by cheering his team or by taunting the opponent.

  • Monday, January 16 2012 11:44 AM EST2012-01-16 16:44:09 GMT
    As social media sites continue to pervade the lives of college students and the world in general, LSU is looking to make the grey area of the Internet a little more black and white. By Ryan Buxton

  • Monday, January 16 2012 11:37 AM EST2012-01-16 16:37:42 GMT
    In the past 20 years or so the airwaves have crashed to the same beat. With few exceptions, pop music has dominated the Billboard Charts. Until recently. By Elizabeth Neuner

  • Monday, January 16 2012 11:03 AM EST2012-01-16 16:03:28 GMT
    It is common to hear of an athlete going to perfect their trade in a different country. But an athlete leaving the United States to join the circus?

  • Monday, January 16 2012 10:49 AM EST2012-01-16 15:49:52 GMT
    Pre-workout supplements meant to increase the benefits of fitness workouts may do more harm than good, according to scientists at LSU.

  • Monday, January 16 2012 10:44 AM EST2012-01-16 15:44:02 GMT
    Teach for America is offering data to show its teachers are more effective in the classroom than other new teachers in Louisiana and two other southern states.

  • Monday, January 16 2012 10:39 AM EST2012-01-16 15:39:18 GMT
    The low hanging branches of the majestic Live Oak tree are a staple of the Baton Rouge area and can be a valuable asset for home owners.

  • Monday, January 16 2012 10:06 AM EST2012-01-16 15:06:50 GMT
    A dozen unsolved civil rights-era murder cases committed in Louisiana and southern Mississippi remain open investigations with the FBI.

  • Friday, November 25 2011 3:43 PM EST2011-11-25 20:43:42 GMT
    For those who have everything--a visit to the "Fangsmith."

  • Friday, November 25 2011 3:30 PM EST2011-11-25 20:30:22 GMT
    A new seminar-type class at LSU could produce a new wave of winning politicians.

  • Saturday, October 15 2011 3:34 PM EDT2011-10-15 19:34:44 GMT
    Traffic patterns on the North Gate of LSU's campus have changed over the past couple of years thanks to State Street development. The business enclave is now primarily restaurants. By Caroline Gerdes

  • Saturday, October 15 2011 3:28 PM EDT2011-10-15 19:28:01 GMT
    Larry Foster has felt the highest of highs, the lowest of lows and everything in between. Now he is taking life experiences and turning them into a learning experience for others. By Rob Landry

  • Saturday, October 15 2011 3:20 PM EDT2011-10-15 19:20:53 GMT
    A recent survey of LSU students shows a link between alcohol consumption and depression, a growing problem nationally for undergrad students. By Thomas Morrison

  • Saturday, October 15 2011 3:07 PM EDT2011-10-15 19:07:30 GMT
    Shanna Bankston Hanner has clients worldwide. Her office? A crafts corner in her home. "Homepreneurs" are selling goods through websites. By Caroline Gerdes

  • Monday, October 3 2011 11:31 AM EDT2011-10-03 15:31:27 GMT
    Studying abroad has become a staple of college education, but it might not be as simple a fare as it has been in the past and participation has decreased. By Chris Branch

  • Tuesday, September 27 2011 9:40 AM EDT2011-09-27 13:40:36 GMT
    As of Aug. 1, the GRE shuffled its question types, changed the way the computerized exam adapts as test takers progress and extended its length by about an hour. By Ryan Buxton

  • Tuesday, September 27 2011 9:34 AM EDT2011-09-27 13:34:28 GMT
    The number of students nationwide applying for law school decreased drastically for the 2011-2012 academic year, including at Louisiana State University. By Kate Royals

  • Sep 26, 2011 11:28 AM 2011-09-27 13:26:38 GMT
    With a growing number of the nation's colleges implementing bans on campus smoking, there is a movement at LSU to adopt a similar policy. By Chris Branch

  • Sep 26, 2011 11:19 AM 2011-09-27 13:25:21 GMT
    According to geologists at Louisiana State University, the state may be overdue for an earthquake and the results could be disastrous. By Thomas Morrison

  • Sep 26, 2011 10:37 AM 2011-09-27 13:24:02 GMT
    Louisiana State University students Garrett Collins, Russell Collins and David Jones are aiming to make history through philanthropy. By Elizabeth Neuner

  • Sep 26, 2011 10:30 AM 2011-09-27 13:22:45 GMT
    A semi-pro jump roper and kinesiology major will perform with a jump roping team as part of the circus-style production's holiday national tour. By Chelsea Brasted

  • Tuesday, June 21 2011 10:08 AM EDT2011-06-21 15:08:04 GMT
    The Tiger Transition Team, a fledgling program adopted by the First Year Experience Office at LSU, aims to help freshmen ease into college life by assigning student mentors.  By Jordan Walden.

  • Tuesday, June 21 2011 10:03 AM EDT2011-06-21 15:03:36 GMT
    Members of Greek houses at LSU have a slightly higher composite GPA than their the student body in general, but which sororities and fraternities are the brightest bulbs in the collegiate billboard?  A break out of the best and worst Greek GPA.  By Sidney Kleinpeter. 

  • Tuesday, June 21 2011 9:58 AM EDT2011-06-21 14:58:15 GMT
    The Coop book store has been a fixture at LSU since 1933 – longer than Louie's.  A history of the independent store and of the trademark controversy with the university over the "bennie tiger."  By Sarah Lawson. 

  • Tuesday, April 12 2011 11:20 AM EDT2011-04-12 16:20:50 GMT
    LSU's third annual UNPLUG energy conservation competition, held during the month of March, yielded a 3.7 percent and nearly $2,500 energy savings in its residence halls, according to Catherine David, Residential Life communications coordinator.

  • Thursday, April 7 2011 12:04 PM EDT2011-04-07 17:04:36 GMT
    The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA) has awarded Louisiana State University's  Response and Chemical Assessment Group's principal investigator, Ed Overton, with the 2010 Superior Accomplishment Award for efforts to mitigate effects of the Gulf oil spill.

  • Thursday, April 7 2011 12:00 PM EDT2011-04-07 17:00:27 GMT
    A lot has changed for Daniel Bradshaw since he signed with LSU in 2007 after winning the Louisiana High School Coaches Association Pitcher of the Year at Ouachita Christian School in West Monroe. And it has not been for the better. Still, the 23-year-old senior is optimistic.