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1.28.19 Mister Balloon Hands

“Mister Balloon Hands” brings fun, nostalgic art to the streets of Louisiana

By Masie O'Toole February 3, 2019

Growing old is inevitable, but growing up is optional. Louisiana-based artist Mister Balloon Hands embodies this mentality exactly. Though his identity may be a mystery to the public, his style is definitely...

Rev Rank: "Friends from College" disappointing, unoriginal

Rev Rank: “Friends from College” disappointing, unoriginal

By Rachel Mipro January 31, 2019

Stars: 2.5/5Netflix's “Friends from College” just released its second season and honestly, it was both overly dramatic and very repetitive. Though all the characters are still reeling...

NOLA 5WAG, a dancer for hire on the streets of New Orleans, performs at the Henry Turner Listening Room on Saturday, Jan. 26, 2019.

New Orleans traffic dancer makes musical debut in Red Stick

By Rachel Mipro |@remroc15 January 31, 2019

New Orleans' No 1. traffic dancer 5WAG came to Baton Rouge this weekend to pioneer his new musical style. 5WAG, who recently became a songwriter in addition to his dancing, performed at the Henry...

1.28.19 repticon

Repticon brings exotic reptiles to Baton Rouge area

By Whitney Hicks January 30, 2019

Whether you’re looking to conquer a fear, get a new pet or simply learn something new, Repticon promises to cater to your every need. Repticon is a nationwide reptile and exotic animal expo that...

2.4.19 bumsteer

Bumsteers to open on Perkins, provide modern bar and grill

By Richard Haydel January 29, 2019

A traditional bar and grill establishment with a modern flair and contemporary style is coming to Perkins Road when Bumsteers arrives at the end of January. Even before the restaurant opens its...

Yuzu is located in White Star Market and offers poke on Monday, Jan. 14, 2019 on Government St.

Yuzu opens in White Star Market, bringing poke to Mid City

By Richard Haydel January 29, 2019

Yuzu, the recently-opened addition to Government Street’s White Star Market, aims to please poke and sushi lovers through a blend of traditional and experimental style. The restaurant opened its...

sex education netflix

Rev Ranks: ‘Sex Education’ portrays delightfully crude teen dilemmas

By Peyton Davis January 28, 2019

Stars: 5/5 Netflix's new teen comedy “Sex Education” could have easily become a raunchy, crude mess but instead it’s a smart, effortlessly funny comedy that both entertains...

Rev Ranks: “Fyre” vs “Fyre Fraud”

By Lia Salime January 28, 2019

Netflix’s Fyre – 4.5/5 starsHulu’s Fyre Fraud – 3/5 starsIt was the greatest train wreck of 2017. Most people watched it unravel over social media. Now, Netflix and Hulu give...

Sneaker Politics is a sneaker and streetwear store with two original locations in Lafayette and a brand new location in Baton Rouge on Bluebonnet Blvd.

Sneaker Politics expands business, laces itself in Baton Rouge

By Barrow Clement January 28, 2019

Sneaker Politics is a mom-and-pop store that provides a home-spun alternative to chain stores ike Foot Locker and Shoe Carnival. Sneaker Politics started as a mom and pop store in Lafayette in 2006. They...

Suit Up: JCPenney to offer LSU students discounted professional attire

Suit Up: JCPenney to offer LSU students discounted professional attire

By Lia Salime January 26, 2019

Guess who’s back, back again? Suit Up’s back, tell your friends. Presented by JCPenney in collaboration with the LSU Olinde Career Center, “Suit Up” provides an opportunity...

Rev Ranks: 'Escape Room' falls short, unoriginal film

Rev Ranks: ‘Escape Room’ falls short, unoriginal film

By Barrow Clement January 25, 2019

 Stars: 3/5“Escape Room” wastes much of its potential and ingenuity trying to impersonate “Saw” or “The Belko Experiment” rather than trying to be...

1.22.19

Counter Space BR bakery in White Star Market in process of becoming standalone shop

By Peyton Davis January 25, 2019

Sarah Hays has turned her love of baking and cooking into a business with her shop at White Star Market called Counter Space BR. Hays is an LSU alumna who now owns her own bakery business. She...