The LSU Department of Geology & Geophysics hosted its first ever Rock Star Lagniappe poster contest on Wednesday, October 15, 2008. Dr. Annette Engel and Dr. Phil Bart came up with the idea for the event in an effot to give students an opportunity to showcase and share their research with their professors and peers. Of the twenty-two posters entered, fifteen were displayed from both undergraduate and graduate students. Student posters were judged on content, organization, and overall visuals. All of the posters enetered in the contest were superb, but three exceptional posters were awarded prize money. First place honors were given to Amy Spaziani, second place went to Kyle Metz, and Rhonika Robinson took a close third place. In addition to the overall awards, there were three special categories voted on by everyone who stopped by the event. The "Best Dressed" poster went to Brendan Donnelly, the "Best Louisiana Theme" poster went to Rebecca Tedford, and the "Miss Congeniality" poster went to Issaku Kohl.