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“Foam Finger” in a porta potty at The House after one of their performances 

‘Way more exciting than Physics II’: Meet Foam Finger, Baton Rouge’s next up and coming band

By Emily Bracher October 11, 2023

Foam Finger is bringing back ‘80s pop and rock as they grow bigger.  The group originally started with bassist Jackson Morris and drummer Grant Broussard, who were looking to start a new band....

Lowbrow artist Robert Williams sold his painting, "Appetite for Destruction" for around $200 to Guns N' Roses, who weren't known at the time, art history professor Darius Spieth said. William's original art was deemed too controversial, so the album's art was eventually censored. A black-and-white picture of William's painting is featured in the book Spieth coauthored.

Book co-authored by LSU art faculty catalogs the legacy of Lowbrow artist Robert Williams

By John Buzbee October 10, 2023

A book co-authored by two of LSU’s art faculty members was ranked No. 1 under the surrealist literary criticism category of Amazon.com’s new releases last week. The book profiles Robert Williams,...

Twibr graphic (use this one) This week in baton rouge

This Week in BR: farmer’s market, open mic night, 13th Gate, Sunday brunch

By Aris Williams October 9, 2023

Monday October 9, 2023Clarinet Duos at the School of MusicGuest clarinetists Jeremy Reynolds of the University of Denver and Corey Mackey of Texan Christian University will be performing a set of duet...

Photo via TV Insider.

LSU students share their favorite TV show theme songs

By Sam Sedilo October 4, 2023

No matter how long ago we watched a TV show, the theme song will stick with us, even if the plot lines become hazy.They play at the beginning of every episode, and sometimes, we can’t get that catchy...

bellyfire pumpkins

BellyFire Studios offers students ‘a space to explore their journey’ with ceramics

By Emily Poirrier October 2, 2023

If you’re looking for a way to get creative this year, BellyFire Studios might be the place for you. They offer everything from pottery painting to wheel-throwing lessons, and it’s only a five-minute...

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Best local places to shop for an LSU game day outfit

By Ava Francis September 30, 2023

Football season is officially in full swing which means Saturday nights will be spent in Tiger Stadium for the foreseeable future. No complaints there, my friends! We’ve cheered our team on to not...

Simpson at one of his gigs 

DJ Roügh is changing the game for this LSU tailgate season

By Emily Bracher September 29, 2023

Tailgating season has begun, and DJ Roügh has made the Sigma Chi tent just like a bar in Tigerland. Senior Nick Simpson, or “DJ Roügh,” started playing music as a high school...

Photo by Presley Tyler from the inside of Capital City Records.

The best stores in Baton Rouge to shop for vinyl records

By Presley Tyler September 28, 2023

Finding the best stores to shop for vinyl records can be difficult, especially if you’d rather shop in-store than surf on eBay. My personal favorite record store here in Baton Rouge is Capital City...

Princes Chone’s album cover for ”The Prophecy“ 

From Mozambique to Baton Rouge, Prince Chone is keeping jazz alive in Louisiana

By Emily Bracher September 27, 2023

Sophomore Prince Chone dropped his album “The Prophecy” on Sept. 7.The album has been years in the making, and by that, I mean that Chone started writing the music for it when he was around...

Photo by FOXXATRON, courtesy of People Magazine

‘Victoria Monet,’ ‘Tinashe’ and other artists are proving that ‘R&B’ isn’t dead with new projects

By Aris Williams September 26, 2023

Rhythm and Blues has entered an age of resurgence as artists release new projects with a 21st-century twist on the genre. Here are some of the recent projects that are ushering in a new era and confirming...

LSU Careers (Movies)

LSU students share what movies and TV shows inspired them to pursue their future careers

By Ava Francis September 26, 2023

Where do our dream jobs come from?  I talked to two students who shared how television and film influenced their career aspirations.  LSU Junior Madison Cannon is a political communications major...

Creedence Clearwater Revival (1968) - L-R: Tom Fogerty, Doug Clifford, Stu Cook, John Fogerty

A dive into ‘Vietnam War’ music and how it became part of history

By Presley Tyler September 25, 2023

During the late 1960s and early 1970s, musicians took a political stand against the Vietnam War through their music.  Many anti-war anthems were produced, and often, these songs are thought of interchangeably...