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Former Union director Shirley Plakidas speaks about the history of the Student Union Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024, on the Parade Ground on LSU's campus in Baton Rouge, La.

LSU celebrates 60th anniversary of the Student Union

By Matilda Sipp | @SippTilly & Emily Bracher | @emily_bracher_ February 1, 2024

LSU celebrated the 60th anniversary of the Student Union on Wednesday with a time capsule dedication ceremony and performances by local bands.  Students gathered on the Parade Ground for food, t-shirts...

LSU students walk past tables at the Involvement Fest Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024, in Free Speech Alley on LSU campus in Baton Rouge, La.

Spring Involvement Fest helps students find their place on campus

By Claire Theriot | @ClaireTheriot2 February 1, 2024

Looking to find a new hobby? Maybe meet some new friends? Want to finally get your mom to stop asking you if you’ve joined a club yet? Well, look no further.  LSU Campus Life held its semiannual...

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Is the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival worth it? Here are the pros and cons

By Madison Maronge | @MadisonMaronge January 31, 2024

New Orleans Jazz and Heritage festival announced the 2024 festival lineup on Thursday, Jan. 18. The lineup includes artists like The Rolling Stones, Hozier, The Foo Fighters, Earth, Wind and Fire and many...

Students begin creating video games on Friday, Jan. 26, 2024, in the Digital Media Center in Baton Rouge, La.

Game on: Students race against time for video game making event

By Claire Theriot | @ClaireTheriot2 & Connor Reinwald | @conur16 January 30, 2024

In a silent room of Global Game Jam participants, only the lively tune of fingers slapping keyboards was heard. From Jan. 26–28, students gathered at the Digital Media Center furiously typing away...

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This Week in BR: Krewe of Artemis, Restaurant Week, king cakes

By Matilda Sipp | @SippTilly January 28, 2024

Monday, Jan. 29 DIG Restaurant Week | Participating locations  Restaurant Week is a week-long event where participating local restaurants offer discounted three-course menu meals. This event is a...

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LSU-inspired Instagram accounts redefine the ‘LSU experience’

By Isabella Albertini | @BasedIsabella January 28, 2024

Social media can be the link connecting the over 39,000 students who attend LSU. Although they all come from diverse backgrounds and have different career paths, LSU students have shared experiences...

Gypsy Rose Blanchard taking a mirror selfie in a Saints jersey via her Instagram

Louisiana’s newest influencer: How Gypsy Rose Blanchard is turning her life around after prison

By Olivia Tomlinson | @oliviamersade January 26, 2024

Eight years in prison for second-degree murder led to freedom and fame for Gypsy Rose Blanchard.  Blanchard returned home to Louisiana after spending eight years in prison for plotting a murder against...

Left to Right: Christian Liang, Rob Schexnayder, Camryn Wisniewski, Jake Lamy and Brad Boozer

Local band Few Blue set to release first EP

By Emily Bracher | @emily_bracher_ January 25, 2024

On the long drive to the LSU ski trip, most students spend their time sleeping through the car ride. But not the lead singer of local band Few Blue. Camryn Wisniewski, who graduated from LSU in December,...

DIY Disco hosts Mardi Gras fascinator party with local milliners

DIY Disco hosts Mardi Gras fascinator party with local milliners

By Claire Theriot | @ClaireTheriot2 January 22, 2024

While sipping on glittery cocktails and laughing with friends, crafting customers at DIY Disco glued feathers and tied bows to their Mardi Gras fascinators. DIY Disco, a craft and cocktail bar, hosted...

Twibr graphic (use this one) This week in baton rouge

This Week in BR: Mardi Gras Mambo, Mardi Gras crafts, Taylor Swift trivia

By Claire Theriot | @ClaireTheriot2 January 21, 2024

Monday, Jan. 22Global Game Jam | LSU Digital Media Center TheaterGlobal Game Jam is an event taking place across the world in various locations. Students will participate in a 48-hour session where they...

Mclean's bookshelf, organized by color, author and series. 

A dive into the online world of ‘bookstagram’ creators

By Emily Bracher | @emily_bracher_ January 19, 2024

In the online cohort of “bookstagram” creators, tea is sipped while enemies become lovers and forbidden romance meets magical fantasy worlds. A bookstagram account is an Instagram page...

LSU students share their 'ins and outs' for 2024

LSU students share their ‘ins and outs’ for 2024

By Ava Francis | @avamohsochic January 17, 2024

Newly equipped with emotional support water bottles and fresh planners, some students are digging a bit deeper to kick bad habits from last semester.  In a recent TikTok trend, creators posted their...