Collection:LPB

Genre: Newsmagazine

Place Covered: Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana

Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority

Date Issued: 1992-11-20

Duration: 00:15:30

Subjects: HIGHER EDUCATION | Louisiana State University (Baton Rouge, La.) | STATE BUDGET

Contributors:

• Collins, Robert Host
• Duhe, Jeff Reporter
• Eaglin, Carlos Photographer
• Fontenot, Jodie Photographer
• Normand, Keith Photographer
• Davis, Bud Speaker
• Farrar, Rick Speaker
• Cleland, Chris Interviewee
• Wade, Jim Interviewee
• Dardenne, Jay Speaker
• Edwards, Edwin Speaker
• Parent, Wayne Interviewee
• Lalonde, Raymond Speaker
• Ackal, Bo Speaker
• Davis, Bud Interviewee

This segment from the November 20, 1992, episode of the series “Louisiana: The State We’re In” features Jeff Duhe’s report on the proposed state budget cuts to higher education, including a 40% cut at Louisiana State University (LSU) in Baton Rouge. His report includes: highlights of a rally of 2,000 LSU students and faculty at the State Capitol, including the Golden Band from Tigerland; LSU Chancellor Bud Davis and State Senator Jay Dardenne addressing the crowd; State Representatives Rick Farrar, Raymond Lalonde, and Bo Ackal questioning Chancellor Davis in committee; interviews with LSU students Chris Cleland and Jim Wade; highlights of a press conference with Governor Edwin Edwards; and an interview with Dr. Wayne Parent, an LSU professor. Duhe also interviews Chancellor Davis, who discusses the impact of budget cuts on the Baton Rouge campus. Host: Robert Collins