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University student is ‘bringing streets to the canvas’ with his own personal ‘graffiti

By David Jones
Entertainment Writer
March 29, 2012

Many may see the collage of bright, bold shapes that cover many parts of the city as reckless acts of vandalism, but Samuel Varela views it as self-expression through art. The graphic design junior plans...

Music festivals offer a variety of options

By Austen Krantz
Entertainment Writer
March 29, 2012

Music Festivals have become nationals staples, especially among college students looking to embrace their musical tastes. Here's a look at some of the most anticipated upcoming festivals. Coachella Valley...

‘Draping’ ­- the new online photo trend

By Gordon Brillon
Contributing Writer
March 28, 2012

Now that planking and Tebowing have trickled down through the masses, it's time for a new photo fad to take the throne. "Draping" is the latest in a long series of online fads in which people strike an...

The Fitting Room: Expression is the theme when purchasing a modern tee

By Al Burks
Columnist
March 28, 2012

The clothes college students choose to cover their backs with are always evolving, but one consistency is the always-classic T-shirt. Though the popularity of the fashion staple hasn't changed, what has...

A day of pranks is around the corner

By Raylea Barrow
Entertainment Writer
March 28, 2012

Gullible students beware. The origins of the widely celebrated holiday are unknown, but the tradition of April Fools' or All Fools' Day has been around for centuries. This Sunday, the tradition continues. Along...

This goat is among the pieces featured in the Animals in Art exhibit, open until April 29.

Vet School shows playful side with Animals in Art show

By Rachel Warren
Staff Writer
March 27, 2012

The School of Veterinary Medicine studies dozens of animals each day, but as of last Saturday, it houses 70 in its library. The Vet School opened its 25th annual International Exhibition on Animals in...

The Purple Goose blends in with other bar fare

By Joey Groner
Entertainment Writer
March 27, 2012

The Purple Goose, the latest in a long line of bar-food restaurants in Baton Rouge, opened about three weeks ago on Nicholson Drive, taking the place of barbecue restaurant Cou-Yon's. The Purple Goose...

In this image released by AMC, Jon Hamm portrays advertising executive Don Draper in a scene from the fifth season premiere of “Mad Men.”

After a long wait, ‘Mad Men’ finally returns

By Joey Groner
Entertainment Writer
March 27, 2012

Warning: Spoilers abound in the column below. After a 525-day wait, "Mad Men" fans across the country had our patience rewarded Sunday with the premiere of the show's fifth season. A record 3.5 million...

‘Draw Something’ sweeps campus

By Taylor Balkom
Entertainment Writer
March 26, 2012

That's drawsome. This puntastic phrase comes from the popular mobile game Draw Something, which has topped the App Store and Android Marketplace for close to a month. Similar to other mobile games like...

Members of communication studies class CMST 4145 perform March 22 for Alzheimer’s patients at Charlie’s Place Respite Center.

LSU students perform for Baton Rouge community

By Taylor Balkom
Entertainment Writer
March 26, 2012

Every spring, one senior-level communication studies class makes its students do something different - go into the community and perform. The CMST 4145 class involves students adapting a performance, casting...

Breathe Carolina co-headlines with The Ready Set at the Varsity

By Raylea Barrow
Entertainment Writer
March 22, 2012

Charting at No. 32 on the Billboard Hot 100 in February and currently No. 17 on the Top 40 radio chart, Breathe Carolina is taking the spotlight the single "Blackout." Members Kyle Even and David Schmitt's...

 

RevRanks: Captain Green, “Everywhere Is Where It’s At”

By David Jones
Entertainment Writer
March 22, 2012

Local jam band Captain Green's first LP, "Everywhere Is Where It's At," only includes seven words - "Live from Baton Rouge, it's Captain Green." Those words resonate as the native sounds of jazz and funk...