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LSU mass communications junior Joseph Swiger, an aspiring disc jockey and music producer, expresses excitement about his future plans .

Student disc jockey mixes electronic dance and trap music, manages label

By Raykael Morris October 19, 2016

From University student to music producer to disk jockey, communication studies junior Joseph Swiger can navigate it all. Swiger said he started producing music because he believes it is universal. “Anywhere...

Pumpkin patches are a defining part of the Halloween tradition. Jefferson United Methodist Church, located at 10328 Jefferson Highway, offers an annual pumpkin patch with proceeds funding their various missions.

2016 Halloween Playlist

By Jakeyla Chavis October 18, 2016

As you throw together your costume and plan trips to haunted houses, turn on Spotify and listen to this Halloween playlist. While the five songs that made the top of the list aren’t necessarily conventional...

Local rapper Kareem Awad shares his passion for music on Thursday, Oct. 13, 2016 at LSU Student Union. He will be perfroming on Friday, Oct. 14, 2016 at Spanish Moon.

LSU alum balances school, job and sucessful rap career

By Raykael Morris @Raykael_Morris October 13, 2016

Managing school, multiple jobs and a music career, recent University alumnus Kareem Awad proves that he has what it takes to be the next superstar. Awad began rapping his senior year of high school and...

Heather Feierabend, mandolin player for the band The Wilder Janes, talks about their newly released album on Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2016 in then bands practice room.

Local all-female band performs chamber folk music throughout community

By Raykael Morris October 12, 2016

Harpist Becca Babin, marimbist Melissa Wilson and guitarist Heather Feierabend are anything but “plain janes.” The three Louisiana natives make up an unlikely female power trio as members of...

NEW ORLEANS, LA - SEPTEMBER 24: Beyonce performs during the Formation World Tour at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on Saturday, September 24, 2016, in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Daniela Vesco/Parkwood Entertainment)

Students discuss Beyoncé’s transformation to embracing black culture

By Jakeyla Chavis October 11, 2016

Beyoncé’s Formation World Tour came to a close Oct. 7 in New Jersey. Since its premiere at the 2016 Super Bowl halftime show, “Formation” — the tour’s namesake anthem...

LSU communication sciences and disorders junior and aspiring rapper Matthew "Matt Good" Edoho promotes his upmcoming joint project with Brandon Pari$ titled "Good Trip To Pari$" in the studio on Sept. 30, 2016.

University student rapper looks to make waves in local music scene

By Salimata Fall October 3, 2016

Juggling a communication science and disorders major, a part time job and diving headfirst into his rap career, junior Matt Edoho, who also goes by his stage name “Matt Good,” has many stories...

The Internet perform at Thursday's homecoming show

The Internet headlines Thursday’s homecoming concert

Thursday night was jam-packed with excitement and music at the annual Homecoming pep rally, concert and rave on the Parade Ground There were performances by the Legacy Dance Team, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity...

LSU masters student in finance Daniel Wendt holds the position of drum major in the Golden Band from Tigerland on Wednesday Sept. 28, 2016, at Tiger Band Hall on LSU Campus.

Tiger Band members welcome interim director with open arms

By Raykael Morris September 29, 2016

Over the past several months, the University and surrounding areas have undergone various changes — and The Golden Band from Tigerland was no exception. Since former Tiger Band director Roy King’s...

LSU student does an interpretive dance routine in the 2016 Homecoming Week talent show on Sept. 27, 2016 in the Union Theater.

First ‘LSU’s Got Talent’ kicks off during Homecoming Week

  Students took to the stage Tuesday night to compete in the first annual Homecoming Talent Show held in the Union Theater. Much to everyone’s surprise, the judges chose four winners instead...

NEW ORLEANS, LA - SEPTEMBER 24: Beyonce performs during the Formation World Tour at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on Saturday, September 24, 2016, in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Daniela Vesco/Parkwood Entertainment)

Beyoncé concert unifies fans, mixes old favorites with new hits

By Raykael Morris September 25, 2016

The Beyhive gathered in “formation” last night for the New Orleans stop on Beyonce’s world tour. Though the Crescent City did not make the list of tour stops originally released, the...

Knowles will perform at the New Orleans Superdome on Saturday, Sept. 24, for her "Formation" world tour.

Fans prepare for Beyonce to perform at Superdome for “Formation” world tour

By Raykael Morris September 22, 2016

From dancing to singing to acting, Beyoncé Knowles proves herself a triple threat. Hopefully, fans will get to experience the singer’s full repertoire this weekend. The superstar will grace...

Tiger band performs before the game during Tigers' 34-13 Victory against Jacksonville State University on Sept. 10, 2016, in Death Valley.

LSU Tiger Band, Department of Bands to hold fundraiser for flood victims

By Jakeyla Chavis September 20, 2016

The LSU Tiger Band and Department of Bands are raising money to give to high school bands negatively affected by the Louisiana Flood of 2016. In collaboration with the Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge,...