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University students serve as royalty in Mardi Gras krewes

By David Jones
Entertainment Writer
February 16, 2012

Royalty is closer to campus than some students might think. University students are serving as royal members of Mardi Gras krewes in parades and balls across the state. Jourdan Puyau, kinesiology senior,...

New form of expression: the lobe

By Al Burks
Columnist
February 16, 2012

A buxom-haired brunette with body curls whips her flowing locks around her shoulder, revealing the most enchanting pair of yellow, green and peacock-patterned red feather earrings. A leather strap hangs...

Gambino's Bakery makes Baton Rouge's best king cake, with its soft texture and not-too-sweet flavor — and it's at a reasonable price.

The best of Baton Rouge king cakes

By Haylie Navarre
Entertainment Writer
February 16, 2012

Readers posted suggestions for Baton Rouge's best king cake on The Daily Reveille's Facebook page, and I took those suggestions to journey across the city to find a dessert fit for a king. While all five...

Miss Louisiana 2011, Page Pennock, poses with Donald Trump. Pennock got her eyelash extensions done to make it easier for her to prepare for pageants.

Eyelash extensions become trend

By Raylea Barrow
Entertainment Writer
February 16, 2012

Students are not turning a blind eye to the new faux lash trend. With upcoming Mardi Gras festivities and other holidays, women are accenting their eyes with eyelash extensions. Interdisciplinary studies...

Buku festival to host Grammy-winning artists, nominees

By Joey Groner
Entertainment Writer
February 16, 2012

The Buku Music and Art Project, New Orleans' newest music festival, is bringing plenty of big-name artists to the Crescent City. Buku will host recent Grammy-winner Skrillex, as well as Grammy nominees...

Trombone Shorty on the move

By Austen Krantz
Entertainment Writer
February 16, 2012

Troy "Trombone Shorty" Andrews may perform for thousands of fans around the world at festivals and international locations, but he still delivers great shows at small hometown venues. It's all the same...

RevRanks: Tennis, “Young & Old”

By Austen Krantz
Entertainment Writer
February 15, 2012

The sophomore studio album by indie pop outfit Tennis gives off the same vibe of the band's first record, "Cape Dory," with similar guitar strumming and vocalist Alaina Moore's elegant lullaby voice fronting...

RevRanks: Young Magic, “Melt”

By Josh Naquin
Entertainment Writer
February 15, 2012

Aussie trio Young Magic has successfully entered the burgeoning chillwave genre with its debut LP, "Melt." The band wears the chillwave label well by integrating synthesizers, ambient sounds and filtered,...

RevRanks: “Safe House”

By Joey Groner
Entertainment writer
February 15, 2012

With a derivative, one-dimensional script that gives its actors nothing to work with, "Safe House," proves it'd be fun to watch Denzel Washington read through a phone book. Washington stars as a former...

RevRanks: “The Vow”

By Raylea Barrow
Entertainment Writer
February 15, 2012

Producers of "The Vow" made the most of the film's release near Valentine's Day, the perfect time for a romantic drama like this one. The film portrays the true love story between Leo, the struggling owner...

Digital art sophomores Hunter Esmon (left) and Andy Thompson (right) interview graphic design junior Derek Bonvillain on Monday outside the Union for a “Union Time” video.

YouTube videos promote events

By Raylea Barrow
Entertainment Writer
February 14, 2012

To promote upcoming activities and events, the Student Union is creating a new form of promotion that aims to appeal to students using YouTube. Under the direction of Ellen John, assistant director for...

 

Many students hide Dungeons & Dragons gameplay for fear of stereotypes

By David Jones
Entertainment Writer
February 13, 2012

Ryan Hoppens' Friday night endeavors may come as a surprise. The coastal and environmental science senior tells people he's playing Monopoly, but he really travels to an unfamiliar world of magic, filled...