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Christmas tree for Candlelight Celebration survived Katrina, Rita

By Ryan Buxton
Associate Managing Editor
November 28, 2011

The University's 32-foot-tall Christmas tree came to campus with quite the survival story. Before it was delivered to campus the week before Thanksgiving — complete with a police escort — the...

Culture Club: Cowboys censorship could be PR disaster

By Taylor Balkom
Entertainment Writer
November 28, 2011

Two bits, four bits, six bits, a dollar! All for censorship, stand up and...wait, what? Who would have thought a Dallas Cowboys cheerleader would have her Twitter account silenced after being tackled during...

Movies based on books boost reads’ popularity

By Kevin Thibodeaux
Entertainment Writer
November 28, 2011

This holiday season, "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo," "The Hunger Games" and "Sherlock Holmes" will all take a leap of faith from the page to the screen. Movies based on books are a popular way for films...

Local charities give back during the holiday season

By Haylie Navarre
Entertainment Writer
November 28, 2011

Holiday cheer is often spread through giving gifts, but some feel people get so caught up in buying presents they forget the true meaning of the holidays. To keep the spirit of giving alive during the...

Louisiana State Museum hosts exhibit showcasing life and work of Mignon Faget

By Emily Herrington
Entertainment Writer
November 21, 2011

At 78 years old, New Orleans artist Mignon Faget is still hard at work — and she has no intention of stopping. The artist best known for her intricate jewelry designs is showcasing pieces from her...

Culture Club: Black Friday shopping tips

By Kevin Thibodeaux
Entertainment Writer
November 21, 2011

As the joy of spending time with relatives is replaced by desires for more stuff, Black Friday offers the opportunity to indulge in mankind's most basic desire — cheap gifts. The yearly tradition...

Local moviemaker tells story of Louisiana Saturday Night

By Joey Groner
Entertainment Writer
November 21, 2011

For John Haynes, LSU football has always been a way of life. Born and raised in Baton Rouge with a father who played as a Tiger in the 1960s, Haynes was always an avid LSU fan. He also discovered a love...

Holiday shopping starts Friday, conflicts with Arkansas game

By Taylor Balkom
Entertainment Writer
November 21, 2011

It's the biggest shopping day of the year. To some people, Nov. 25 is about more than LSU playing Arkansas, and Black Friday has stores around the country slashing prices and offering remarkable deals...

Lingerie Soiree flaunted at Club Theory

By Emily Herrington
Entertainmnet Writer
November 21, 2011

Fishnets, stilettos and lingerie ruled Club Theory on Saturday night, and it was all for a good cause. Club Theory on Main Street hosted the first-ever Lingerie Soiree fashion show to benefit Capitol Area...

Breaking Dawn Part 1

Students anxiously await midnight premiere of latest ‘Twilight’ installment

By Haylie Navarre
Entertainment Writer
November 16, 2011

Fans of "Twilight" will be lining up tonight to sink their teeth into "Breaking Dawn," the first film installment of the saga's final book. Cinemark Perkins Rowe manager Kurt Jackson said the theater has...

Mignon Faget exhibit of works opens tonight

By Emily Herrington
Entertainment Writer
November 16, 2011

Tonight marks the opening of a new exhibit in the Louisiana State Museum – Baton Rouge that showcases New Orleans artist Mignon Faget's lifetime works. Faget, best known for her metal jewelry pieces...

People have lined up thier tents outside of the new Chick-fil-A on College Drive to camp out for the stores opening on Thursday morning. Chick-fil-A will be handing out prizes to the first 100 people through the door after it opens.

Customers camp outside Chick-fil-A in hopes of winning free chicken for a year

By Eastan Croson
Entertainment Writer
November 16, 2011

Along with tons of excitement, Chick-fil-A's grand opening on College Drive today also brought the chance for locals to win free meals for a year. People began camping out at the restaurant Wednesday morning...