Read and watch the LSU Student Media stories you may have missed this week, Feb. 23-27. Below are the most viewed stories from The Daily Reveille and Tiger TV.
The Daily Reveille:
1. University prepares to have state funding slashed in half
Nearly half the University’s state funding hinges on the preliminary budget announcement from Gov. Bobby Jindal.
2. LSU gymnast Ashleigh Gnat shares special bond with father
LSU gymnastics sophomore all-arounder Ashleigh Gnat spotted her father in the record-breaking crowd of 12,217 fans with tears in his eyes during the Tigers’ victory against Florida on Friday night
3. Scivicque makes long journey from small town to LSU starter
Davis, Rantz play key roles in Maurepas native’s recruitment
4. Students, leaders must rally against critical budget cuts
The Daily Reveille Editorial Board challenges students and leaders to fight against pending budget cuts as the University’s future is at stake.
5. Mahtook, Knight want changes “Here & Now”
One qualification sets Andrew Mahtook apart from the past two Student Government presidents — a Student Senate background.
Tiger TV
1. LSU Student Crowned LAFF Queen of Queens
Abby Earles, Louisiana Strawberry Queen XLIV and biology junior at LSU, was crowned the 2015 Louisiana Association of Fairs and Festivals Queen of Queens at the Crowne Plaza Executive Center in Baton Rouge earlier this month.
2. Jarell Martin Between-the-Dunk
LSU sophomore Jarell Martin’s fastbreak slam in the first half of Saturday’s 70-63 win over Florida energized the Tigers and reawakened the PMAC crowd.
3. “Our Three Winners” Vigil