News roundup: TEDxLSU 2015 tickets now available … CATS opens application period for new Rider Association … ‘Duck Dynasty’ iced tea maker blames show’s stars for bankruptcy

For the turnstiles: Tickets for next month’s TEDxLSU 2015 event went on sale at noon today at a discounted early bird price of $60. After 100 early bird tickets are sold, all general admission ticke…