Amid Budget Cuts, LSU Still Building Badass Lazy River

Although draconian state budget cuts threaten to whittle Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge down to nothing, the party school is putting the "fun" in underfunded: LSU is still getting a massive pool and "lazy river" in the shape of the school's initials as part of a recreational facilities overhaul, according to Huffington Post.

Sure, funding for rec center renovations come from students, who voted to increase recreation fees in 2011, and not taxpayers. But still, it's a little weird as the Louisiana state legislature ponders a possible $600 million cut to higher education, which could force LSU to lay off faculty and cut academic programs, that the school moves forward in becoming more like a Hilton. Provided there's still a school left, the project is slated to be complete in Fall 2016. Meanwhile, we're thinking of going back to undergrad.

· In the Face of Colossal Cuts [Inside Higher Ed]
· LSU Faces Dramatic Budget Cuts While It Builds An Expensive Lounging Pool [Huffington Post]