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The Spirits of Louisiana decorates the old state capitol's interior halls and ballrooms with red roses on Thursday Oct. 27, 2016, in the Louisiana old state capitol.

Old State Capitol hosts first annual Spirits of Louisiana event, raises money for upgrades

By Raykael Morris October 27, 2016

Booze, food and creative costumes all haunted the Old State Capitol Thursday during its first annual Spirits of Louisiana event. The event raised money for necessary upgrades to the 166-year-old building. Manship...

LSU Junior Robert Henry sits with his skateboard on Oct. 27, 2016 in the Quad on LSU campus.

Despite decline in popularity, skateboarding culture still present at University

By Cynthea Corfah October 27, 2016

Despite “no-skateboarding” signs and bumpy sidewalks, skateboard culture on campus is alive and well. Skateboarding originated during the ’50s in California. Over the last seven decades,...

Dylan performs with his guitar in Barcelona, Spain.

Folk icon Bob Dylan performs at Baton Rouge River Center, focuses solely on music

By Allie Cobb October 27, 2016

The Voice of a Generation graced the Baton Rouge River Center stage Wednesday night. Music legend Bob Dylan drew in hundreds of fans for an intimate 8 p.m. concert and an evening of nostalgia. Concert-goers...

University alumnus promotes Southern outdoor culture through journal

University alumnus promotes Southern outdoor culture through journal

By Kennedi Walker October 26, 2016

Since its inception two autumns ago, University alumnus Jeffrey Roedel has been compiling journal entries, products and concepts for his project, Wonder South, a brand promoting Southern outdoor culture....

The Watermark Baton Rouge features original architecture from previous Louisiana National Bank on Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2016 at 150 N. Third St.

Historic bank converted to luxury hotel in downtown Baton Rouge

By Raykael Morris October 26, 2016

From 1920s skyscraper to state bank, the historic building at 150 Third Street has seen it all. Now, it is The Watermark Baton Rouge Hotel, the latest addition to the Autograph Collection of hotels by...

New Orleans-based Flow Tribe to perform at The Varsity on Halloween

New Orleans-based Flow Tribe to perform at The Varsity on Halloween

By Cynthea Corfah October 26, 2016

New Orleans-based band Flow Tribe went from being a high school backyard band to working alongside former Cash Money Records producer Mannie Fresh for its 2017 album. Flow Tribe got its start in 2004 when...

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Q&A with Paper Route’s J.T. Daly

By Salimata Fall October 26, 2016

The Daily Reveille: I understand that you are the lead singer for Paper Route. Could you tell me how you guys came up with that name?J.T. Daly: When we started we were talking about how we didn't want...

Iverstine Farms Butcher shop workers prepping meat on Oct. 25, 2016, located at 4765 Perkins Rd.

Student opens family-owned butcher shop on Perkins Road

By Raykael Morris October 25, 2016

From a barnhouse to a slaughterhouse, Iverstine Family Farms turned its quaint farm into a thriving local business. Since the butcher shop opened its doors on Perkins Road Friday, political science senior...

Nintendo announces newest console "Switch," to be released in spring

Nintendo announces newest console “Switch,” to be released in spring

By Jay Cranford October 25, 2016

On Oct. 20, Nintendo announced its newest console, the Nintendo Switch, previously referred to as the “NX.” The Switch is both a home console and portable device, combining the full library...

The Real Men Wear Pink third annual fashion show was held on Monday, Oct. 24, 2016 in the Student Union.

Real Men Wear Pink fashion show raises money for American Cancer Society

By Salimata Fall October 24, 2016

With the DJ mixing funky tunes in the background, the University club You Got Served, geared up in the Royal Cotillion Ballroom for its third Annual Real Men Wear Pink fashion show Monday. The community-based...

Partygoers carving pumpkins on Oct. 23, 2016 at a Halloween themed get-together.

How to get the most out of your pumpkins

By Cynthea Corfah October 24, 2016

With Halloween and holiday parties underway, here are a few uses for the most fall of fruits. Pumpkin Picking Before carving, decorating or eating a pumpkin, you must first decide how you’ll use...

LSU graduate Kaitlynn Fenley teaches the "Kraut with Kaitlynn" class on October 24, 2016 at the Red Stick Spice Company.

LSU alumna teaches microbiology cooking class

By Allie Cobb October 24, 2016

University alumna and microbiologist Kaitlynn Fenley has a passion for nature, science and all things fermented. “My parents took my sisters and me camping all the time when I was young and exposed...