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Josh Wascome

LSU alumnus turns salvaged wood into functional, original pieces

By Kaylee Poche November 7, 2017

Across town from the stately oaks and broad magnolias, University alumnus Josh Wascome spends his days in his backyard workshop turning salvaged wood into homemade, functional works of art. With his business,...

Bliss Bernard

Civil engineer doubles as local artist to create abstract, colorful works

By Corrine Pritchett November 7, 2017

Bliss Bernard may be a civil engineer in her day-to-day, but the 26-year-old lets her creative side run free with abstract art on the side. “You know how some people are left-brained and some are...

Members of various Baton Rouge communities gather for Coffee on the Porch at Magnolia Cemetery to connect on Sunday, Oct. 29, 2017.

Local event promotes community engagement, education

By Mackenzie Treadwell November 6, 2017

At work, home and your local coffee shop, a simple cup of coffee brings people of varying worldviews together. This communal idea is what moved Mid City Studio Executive Director William Doran and Creative...

LSU marketing sophomore Marisa Wehrer will appear at Delta Zeta's Mocktails on Monday, Oct. 27 to sell her new jewelry line, Geo by Riss.

Marketing senior to expand blog presence, pause jewelry business

By Myia Hambrick November 6, 2017

Marissa Wehrer’s jewelry is more sophisticated than a simple friendship bracelet. Her pieces include long, beaded necklaces adorned with various gems and large beads as well as trendy, leather chokers...

Rev Ranks: 'Stranger Things 2' universally relatable, lives up to first season

Rev Ranks: ‘Stranger Things 2’ universally relatable, lives up to first season

By Bobby Crane November 6, 2017

STARS: 4/5 When Netflix’s “Stranger Things” came out in 2016, its 8-episode tale of a vanishing boy in a supernaturally tormented 1983 Indiana town felt like the makings of a historical...

Film and Media Arts senior John McCoy discusses his student-run film production company, Le Krewe Productions, outside of Insomnia Cookies on Thursday, Oct. 26, 2017.

LSU student starts production company

By Bobby Crane November 2, 2017

John McCoy is chasing after his dreams, and by doing so, he wants you to do the same. The film and media arts senior is one-third of the film production company Le Krewe Productions. In addition to McCoy,...

Rev Ranks: Kelly Clarkson's eighth studio venture a vocal triumph

Rev Ranks: Kelly Clarkson’s eighth studio venture a vocal triumph

By Myia Hambrick October 31, 2017

STARS: 4/5 From its album cover to the roaring lyrics of nearly every track on her eighth album, “Meaning Of Life,” Kelly Clarkson makes it known that she’s in one of the best moments...

Cindy Wonderful speaks on behalf of Chez Fab Arts and Community Project in her home on Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2017.

Chez Fab Arts and Community Project provides space for creative collaboration, networking

By Mackenzie Treadwell October 31, 2017

On the corner of Iroquois and Delaware Street in North Baton Rouge, an unassuming vermilion house  is the home to non-profit Chez Fab Arts and Community Project, an organization dedicated to...

Mitchell Rotolo Jr. tosses pizza dough on Thursday, Oct. 26, 2017, at the newly opened Rotolo's on 411 Ben Hur Road.

New Rotolo’s location honors past, pushes for future

By Mackenzie Treadwell October 31, 2017

For the Rotolo’s, a sense of family has been a critical part of the restaurant’s experience and success. The family has been serving up delectable pizzas since 1996, and their new Ben...

The Killers perform on Sunday, Oct. 29, 2017, at Voodoo Fest.

Headliners close out Voodoo day three with a bang

By Kaylee Poche October 30, 2017

All good things must come to an end, but Voodoo Music + Arts Experience refused to go out without a bang. From the day's opening acts to the closing headliners, the final day of Voodoo did not disappoint. Cold...

The mortuary area sits on the festival grounds on Sunday, Oct. 29, 2017, at Voodoo Fest.

Don’t forget to check out these activities before Voodoo Fest ends

By Kaylee Poche October 29, 2017

Although Voodoo Music + Arts Experience is a music festival at its core, electrifying tunes aren’t all Voodoo has to offer. Here’s what to check out between your favorite acts.  Get spooked...

Cold War Kids prepare to go on stage on Sunday, Oct. 29, 2017, at Voodoo Fest.

Voodoo 2017: Cold War Kids Q&A

By Kaylee Poche October 29, 2017

Cold War Kids have been in the alternative rock scene since 2004 and have topped alternative charts with their 2006 hit single “Hang Me Up to Dry” and “Love Is Mystical” from their...