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LSU coach Will Wade talks to his team as they play Arkansas during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, March 4, 2020, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)

Report: NCAA cancels March Madness

By Reveille Staff Report March 12, 2020

NCAA officials announced the cancellation of the NCAA tournament over concerns about the coronavirus Thursday. The NCAA has canceled the men’s and women’s basketball tournaments and March Madness. —...

The annual BUKU Music + Art Project took place in New Orleans at Mardi Gras World on March 22 and 23, 2019.

BUKU + Music Art Project, other events postponed due to fear of coronavirus

By Reveille Staff Report March 12, 2020

BUKU Music + Art Project has been postponed until September due to the coronavirus.The coronavirus has quickly become one of the most talked about issues of 2020, and rightly so, with over 1,000 reported...

The 5 Dining Hall right off of Dalrymple Dr.

LSU Dining responds to coronavirus concerns by eliminating self-serve stations

By Kimsey Stewart | @KimseyStewart March 12, 2020

LSU Dining announced Tuesday that meals will now be served by dining hall attendants due to coronavirus concerns. Additionally, students at The 5 were given plastic sporks instead of reusable utensils...

A large bottle of hand sanitizer sits next to a door as fans prepare to enter the arena for an NBA basketball game between the San Antonio Spurs and the Dallas Mavericks in San Antonio, Tuesday, March 10, 2020. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Report: NBA suspends season indefinitely due to coronavirus

By Natasha Malone | @malone_natasha March 11, 2020

The NBA announced on Wednesday night that all games will be suspended indefinitely following a positive test for coronavirus from Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert.  Jazz center Rudy Gobert tested positive...

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Report: SEC announces halting of fan attendance at sporting events

By Natasha Malone | @malone_natasha March 11, 2020

The Southeastern Conference announced on Wednesday night that there will be no spectators allowed at any sporting events, including the SEC tournament through at least Match 30. This story will be updated...

Gov. John Bel Edwards speaks in a press conference on Wednesday, March 11.

Gov. Edwards announces Louisiana now has 13 presumptive coronavirus cases

By Maria Marsh and Hailey Auglair | Manship News Service March 11, 2020

BATON ROUGE—Gov. John Bel Edwards said the number of presumed cases of COVID-19 in Louisiana increased to 13 on Wednesday from six a day earlier, with people testing positive in Orleans, Jefferson,...

Desks in a classroom in the Huey P. Long Field House on February 5, 2020.

LSU students express disappointment, uncertainity of academic plans after summer abroad cancellations

By Lara Nicholson | @laranicholson_ March 11, 2020

Study abroad programs are once-in-a-lifetime opportunities to immerse oneself in a foreign language or culture, overcome the challenges faced living in an unfamiliar area and gain an understanding of other...

A sign hangs outside the Student Health Center warning students who have flu-like symptoms, recently traveled to China or come into contact with someone diagnosed with coronavirus to notify the front desk.

LSU professors told to prepare for online course delivery due to coronavirus threat

By Caitie Zeilman | @caitiezeilman March 11, 2020

University faculty and staff were told to prepare for a possible transition to online classes due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Vice Provost for Academic Programs and Support Services Office of Academic Affairs...

A container of disinfectant wipes sits next to the desk of Rep. Jerome Zeringue, R-Houma, during the start of the 2020 general legislative session in Baton Rouge, La., Monday, March 9, 2020. Gov. John Bel Edwards announced at the session that the state's first confirmed case of the COVID-19 Coronavirus was discovered today in Jefferson Parish. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Report: Louisiana lawmakers get crash course on coronavirus risks

By Melinda Deslatte | The Associated Press March 11, 2020

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Gov. John Bel Edwards warned Louisiana residents Wednesday he expects the number of new coronavirus cases to rise in the state, as lawmakers held their first hearings on the...

LSU coach Will Wade talks to his team as they play Arkansas during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, March 4, 2020, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)

Report: NCAA banning public attendance of championship events due to coronavirus concerns

By Reveille Staff Report March 11, 2020

NCAA president Mark Emmert announced Wednesday that NCAA championship events will take place "with only essential staff and limited family attendance." "While I understand how disappointing this is for...

A large bottle of hand sanitizer sits next to a door as fans prepare to enter the arena for an NBA basketball game between the San Antonio Spurs and the Dallas Mavericks in San Antonio, Tuesday, March 10, 2020. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Column: Coronavirus affecting the sporting world as we know it

By Myles Kuss | @KussMyles March 11, 2020

It’s official, COVID-19, commonly referred to as the coronavirus, is a pandemic and affects more than just people’s health. It’s affecting how journalists act as conduits to fans and...

The LSU Memorial Tower stands Tuesday, Mar. 3, 2020 on Tower Drive, Baton Rouge.

LSU Strategic Communications releases update on University’s plan surrounding coronavirus

By Reveille Staff Report March 11, 2020

LSU Division of Strategic Communications sent a broadcast email around 1:50 p.m. on March 11 that addressed the LSU community's concern over coronavirus. The message was also posted on the LSU coronavirus...