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LIFF 2016: Films to watch from every genre

By Lauren Heffker- The Daily Reveille April 11, 2016

The fourth annual Louisiana International Film Festival welcomes University students April 14 with its opening night reception to celebrate students and film. The LSU Golden Band from Tigerland and the...

Jennifer Lawrence arrives at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party on Sunday, Feb. 28, 2016, in Beverly Hills, Calif. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)

OPINION: Jennifer Lawrence body shames rather than supports

By Allie Cobb @alliecobbler April 11, 2016

Academy Award winner Jennifer Lawrence made headlines April 7 when she shamed the media for its stance on body positivity and urged them to adopt a new “normal.” In an interview with Harper’s...

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REVIEW: M83’s ‘Junk’ is ambitious and abstract but disjointed

By Dillon Lowe- The Daily Reveille April 11, 2016

Rank: 3/5 Those hoping M83’s newest record would be reminiscent of 2011’s masterful “Hurry Up, We’re Dreaming,” which included the group’s breakout single “Midnight...

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REVIEW: ‘The Odd Couple’ premiere is as cheesy as its premise

By Allie Cobb- The Daily Reveille April 11, 2016

Rank: 3/5 Matthew Perry and Thomas Lennon, who played best friends Oscar and Felix in the first season of “The Odd Couple,” team up once more for another season of oddball jokes and adventures. Before...

LSU English and Creative Writing major Hailey Manint has created an alternative culture and fashion outlet called Pop Rox Zine.

University students create pop culture, fashion zine

By Lauren Heffker- The Daily Reveille April 11, 2016

Pushing textbooks and projects aside, University students are able to use the environment as a place to collaborate and produce content outside of an assigned syllabus. Pop Rox Zine is no exception. English...

Danny Brown performs at Groovin' on Friday, April 08, 2016 at the PMAC.

Groovin’ 2016 worth it despite long waits between set changes

April 9, 2016

It was almost empty when we arrived; a few Danny Brown fans lurked near the stage, identified by their shirts, and a handful of people remained seated while waiting for the show to start. I was almost...

Battle of the Bands winners, Ship of Fools, performs at Groovin' on Friday, April 08, 2016 at the PMAC.

Q&A: Ship of Fools discusses Groovin’ performance, upcoming first tour

By Meg Ryan- The Daily Reveille April 9, 2016

Before, Detroit's Danny Brown and Philadelphia’s Santigold took the stage at Groovin’, Baton Rouge’s Ship of Fools opened the show with its folk rock tunes. Comprised of four University...

Rihanna is seen at 2016 Black Girls Rock! at New Jersey Performing Arts Center on Friday, April, 1, 2016 in Newark, NJ. (Photo by Michael Zorn/Invision/AP)

OPINION: ‘Stan wars’ have gotten out of control

By Kayla Randall- The Daily Reveille April 6, 2016

From the Beyhive to the Navy to the Barbz, these days stans represent their fandoms like gangs. While standom in general is based on borderline irrational enthusiasm for popular media figures, the disturbing...

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Annual Baton Rouge Blues Festival to be held this weekend

By Dillon Lowe- The Daily Reveille April 6, 2016

The Baton Rouge Blues Festival will kick off its 22nd annual event on April 9 and April 10 in and around Repentance Park and Galvez Plaza in downtown Baton Rouge. Originally held on the campus of Southern...

Ashlyn, 3, models a costume designed by Assistant Professor of Costume Design Brandon R. McWilliams Friday, April 1, 2016, at the LSU Museum of Art. McWilliams will be giving a gallery talk Thursday, April 7, 2016 at 6 p.m. at the museum.

MDA assistant professor to give lecture at LSU Museum of Art

By Lauren Heffker- The Daily Reveille April 6, 2016

Replicating historic clothing takes a lot more than a needle and thread. LSU College of Music and Dramatic Arts assistant professor of costume design Brandon McWilliams will be the guest speaker at “Costuming...

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REVIEW: Lukas Graham debut album disappoints on many levels, but shows potential

By Dillon Lowe- The Daily Reveille April 4, 2016

Rank: 2/5 Riding on the success of its breakout single “7 Years,” Danish songwriter Lukas Graham released its debut album, titled “Lukas Graham” – a project that, despite...

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REVIEW: ‘The Ranch’ falls flat in acting, plot

By Allie Cobb- The Daily Reveille April 4, 2016

Rank: 2.5/5 Ashton Kutcher finds himself at home in Netflix’s newest series, “The Ranch,” which premiered April 1. “The Ranch” is a family dramedy created by Don Reo and Jim...