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Students rehearse for “You Menstrual Me” on Tuesday, April 18, 2017, in Coates Hall.

HopKins Black Box Theater attempts to tackle stigma surrounding periods

By Kaylee Poche April 20, 2017

In the 21st century, it’s not too often one sees a show about a vaudeville circus act, but it’s even more rare for one to see a show about menstrual cycles. Viewers of “You Menstrual...

The fifth annual Louisiana International Film Festival will kick off Thursday, April 20.

Louisiana International Film Festival offers dozens of movies, mentorship programs

By Ryan Thaxton April 20, 2017

The fifth annual Louisiana International Film Festival begins Thursday, April 20, at 8 p.m. with the boisterous dramedy following an overweight, white, female hip-hop artist from New Jersey fighting for...

The annual Third Street Songwriter's Festival will be held April 21-23.

Third Street Songwriter’s Festival features performances, panels, critiques

By Abbie Shull April 20, 2017

Downtown Baton Rouge will see the annual Third Street Songwriter’s Festival this weekend, April 21-23. The events will celebrate original music and local artists, some of whom have written for international...

University alumna Brandee Sandusky's artwork features subdued tones and neutral colors. 

University alumna works on series of projects in local community

By Kaylee Poche April 20, 2017

Baton Rouge native and University alumna Brandee Sandusky fell in love with art by chance. Originally a nursing major, she took a drawing class as an elective her freshman year of college. “It’s...

The series finale of HBO's "Girls," created by Lena Dunham, aired April 16. 

Rev Ranks: Series finale of “Girls” disjointed, disappointing

By Ysabella Ramirez April 20, 2017

The HBO series “Girls,” created by Lena Dunham, has been following the lives of Hannah, Marnie, Jessa and Shoshanna for the past five years, and came to a surprising yet slightly dull close...

Kendrick Lamar's latest single, "HUMBLE.," debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. 

Rev Ranks: “HUMBLE.” is ironic, catchy, relatable

By Corrine Pritchett April 19, 2017

Kendrick Lamar’s latest single “HUMBLE.” was released March 30 and has received a great response from fans. STARS: 4/5 Produced by Mike WiLL Made-It, the tone of “HUMBLE.”...

Newly opened business Southfin Southern Poké operates during normal hours on March 30, 2017.

Southfin Southern Poké offers Hawaiian street food with a Louisiana twist

By Ysabella Ramirez April 19, 2017

Right off of Perkins Road sits Baton Rouge’s first and only poke restaurant, Southfin Southern Poké. Poke is Hawaiian for “to cut or dice” and refers to popular street food, which...

Weappy Studio's first production, "This Is the Police," is told in a comic book style and narrated by Jon St. John.

“This Is the Police” mixes management gameplay with noir narrative

By Jay Cranford April 19, 2017

After a long night of tossing and turning with bad dreams, you wake up alone, still waiting to hear the whereabouts of your wife who ran off with a younger man. You drag yourself out of bed and head down...

The Netflix original "13 Reasons Why," telling the story of Hannah Baker, was released March 31.

Rev Ranks: “13 Reasons Why” trivializes suicide, failed to stimulate healthy dialogue

By Kaylee Poche April 18, 2017

One of Netflix’s latest original shows, “13 Reasons Why,” chronicles the story of 17-year-old Hannah Baker, who committed suicide and left behind a series of cassette tapes explaining...

The LSU Music and Dramatic Arts Building sits on campus on Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2015.

Professor of trombone speaks about her experience at the University

By Scott Griswold April 18, 2017

In fifth grade, when her parents asked if she wanted to do band or choir, Hana Beloglavec, current professor of trombone at the University, said band. When they asked if she wanted to play clarinet or...

Local makers stocking The Wonder Shop at The Healthcare Gallery & Wellness Spa with their creative goods.

Wonder South, Healthcare Gallery & Wellness Spa collaborate to sell locally made products

By Abbie Shull April 18, 2017

Wonder South Journal & Dry Goods recently announced their partnership with holistic physician Dr. Leone Elliott Jr. and the Healthcare Gallery & Wellness Spa, a handcrafted goods store opening...

April brings more than showers and flowers for us entertainment junkies in the form of music, literature, television and film. 

Movies, TV, music to look forward to

By Ryan Thaxton April 17, 2017

The month of April gets a particularly bad rap. April Fool’s Day is only fun for that obnoxious uncle, the inane amount of rain we receive is not nearly worth the pittance of flowers we get in return,...