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Rev Ranks: ‘AHS: Cult’ episode three presents relevant but overdone social commentary

By Bobby Crane September 21, 2017

“American Horror Story: Cult” returned Tuesday with its third episode of the season, continuing to hit us over the head with its horrifyingly accurate and offensively stereotypical commentary...

Celebrity Theatres' concessions stand sit in the lobby of the theater on Sept. 13, 2017.

Local theater continues expansion, redevelopment

By Bobby Crane September 21, 2017

For Shane Morrison, owner of Celebrity Theatres, it all started with the movies. Morrison has worked in the movie theatre industry since 1989, when he started as an usher at a United...

Keith Fort (left) and Bruce Williams (right) of Seaux La stand outside of Highland Coffees on Sept. 12, 2017.

Curating duo Seaux La features local talent, blending of genres

By Ysabella Ramirez September 21, 2017

It’s no secret that Baton Rouge music is expanding in size, talent and genre, but a local duo of creative curators known as Seaux La are shining a new light on the scene. Co-founders Bruce Williams...

Rev Ranks: Thomas Rhett's 'Life Changes' a successful country-fusion record

Rev Ranks: Thomas Rhett’s ‘Life Changes’ a successful country-fusion record

By Myia Hambrick September 20, 2017

STARS: 4/5  Thomas Rhett’s third album “Life Changes” branches out in style to entertain and expose his audience to country-fusion music. Rhett has recently become a father of two,...

LSU animal science freshman Chazzi Hayes, Baton Rouge High senior Kalvin Marquis and LSU kinesiology sophomore Jazmyne Smith (left to right) talk about what it's like to win the 2017 Brave New Voices International Slam Poetry competition on Friday, Sept. 15, 2017, at the Forward Arts offices on Rapides Street.

Forward Arts encourages new generation of bold artists

By Katie Gagliano September 20, 2017

If Baton Rouge based non-profit Forward Arts has its way, the world’s next great slam poet may be a teenager from Baton Rouge. The youth literary arts program uses poetry and spoken...

Architectural sketches of what the Raising Canes River Center Theatre for the Performing Arts should look like in 2019, after it undergoes $18.1 million in renovations. The updates include an elevated lobby entrance, the implementation of an outdoor terrace area and a redesigned seating area in the theatre. 

River Center theatre to undergo $18.1 million renovation project

By Corrine Pritchett September 20, 2017

The Raising Cane's River Center Theatre for the Performing Arts will receive its first update in 40 years with an $18.1 million renovation project.The River Center partnered with Post Architects in...

Emilie Eats

Mass communication senior creates online platform, shares original healthy recipes

By Kaylee Poche September 20, 2017

When thinking of college students’ diets, ramen is usually the first word that comes to mind, but not for mass communication senior Emilie Hebert. Through her business, Emilie Eats, Hebert is...

Rev Ranks: Darren Aronofsky's 'Mother!' an unwatchable attempt at allegory

Rev Ranks: Darren Aronofsky’s ‘Mother!’ an unwatchable attempt at allegory

By Corrine Pritchett September 20, 2017

STARS: 1/5 Buyer Beware: Darren Aronofsky’s new film "Mother!" is so allegorical it is unwatchable. People were attempting to throw popcorn at the screen, and a couple behind me booed and yelled...

Rev Ranks: Final season of 'The Mindy Project' defies romantic-comedy trope

Rev Ranks: Final season of ‘The Mindy Project’ defies romantic-comedy trope

By Kaylee Poche September 19, 2017

STARS: 3.5/5 Both Mindy Kaling and her character Mindy Lahiri have something in common besides a first name: they both grew up loving romantic comedies. The influence of this genre has been pervasive...

Royal Teeth

Pop four-piece Royal Teeth reflect on sound, progression ahead of Varsity performance

By Bobby Crane September 19, 2017

While four-piece Royal Teeth’s alternative pop music may differ from the average Louisiana sound, its attempt to capture the spirit and energy of the state sets the band apart. Frontman, singer and...

LSU mass communication senior Gianna Ferrante promotes clean and sustainable living through her food blog "The Brunch Diaries" on Thursday, Sept. 14, 2017, at the Delta Zeta Sorority house.

‘The Brunch Diaries’ focuses on travel, health

By Mackenzie Treadwell September 19, 2017

If you’re looking for a lifestyle blog that's healthy, trendy and relevant, “The Brunch Diaries” is for you.Mass communication senior Gianna Ferrante created “The Brunch...

Rev Ranks: Daughter releases first soundtrack, experiments with heavier sound

Rev Ranks: Daughter releases first soundtrack, experiments with heavier sound

By Kaylee Poche September 16, 2017

STARS: 2/5 Three-piece Daughter is known for lead singer Elena Tonra’s melodic vocals and emotional lyrics, but listeners won’t find much of either in its latest album, “Music From Before...