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Janelle Monáe to perform Monday at Tulane

By Ryan Buxton
Associate Managing Editor
October 6, 2011

Janelle Monáe is a vision in black and white. Usually dressed in a crisp, monochromatic suit and bow tie, the soulful diva cuts a unique figure, topped by her distinctive, constantly evolving updo. "It's...

Union to host Open Mic Night tonight

By Eastan Croson
Entertainment Writer
October 6, 2011

Students looking to get in the limelight can find it tonight on stage in the Live Oak Lounge. Everything from acoustic music to comedy acts are being showcased at this year's Open Mic Night series sponsored...

Chain statuses increase on Facebook, validity questioned

By Kevin Thibodeaux
Entertainment Writer
October 3, 2011

What clogs up your Facebook newsfeed, is annoying and seems to be growing exponentially? No, it's not your friend's ego. It's the latest bullet point on a growing list of grievances Facebook users have. Chain...

Stephanie Cronan, French sophomore, transforms into a zombie Saturday night at The 13th Gate haunted house downtown, which has recently expanded and is in its 10th season of scaring Baton Rouge.

Students frighten patrons at 13th Gate haunted house

By Joey Groner
Entertainment Writer
October 3, 2011

As Stephanie Cronan quickly makes her way through the backstage area of one of the most well-known haunted houses in the country, only one thing is on her mind. "I really want to know who I'm playing tonight,"...

‘The American Dream’ satirizes stereotypical family life

By Joey Groner
Entertainment Writer
October 3, 2011

The Music and Dramatic Arts Building's Studio Theatre will be in a dream-like state for the next week. The LSU Theatre Lab's latest production, "The American Dream," will open tonight at 7:30 at the building. The...

Culture Club: Bluths’ return a second coming

By Kevin Thibodeaux
Entertainment Writer
October 3, 2011

Praise be to Gob, "Arrested Development" is coming back for a fourth season and a movie. Yes, diehard fans, I realize Gob is pronounced "Job" — it was just too good a joke to pass up for all the...

Members of Hazy Ray perform in the Battle of the Bands in Free Speech Plaza after Saturday’s game.

Hazy Ray wins Battle of the Bands

By Juliann Allen
Contributing Writer
October 2, 2011

Music lovers and tired tailgaters lounged under oak trees and enjoyed rock tunes after the football game as four local bands vied for the top spot Saturday in the Battle of the Bands in Free Speech Plaza. New...

‘Arrested Development’ to return for another season, movie

By Kevin Thibodeaux
Entertainment Writer
October 2, 2011

"Arrested Development" creator Mitch Hurwitz revealed Sunday that he plans to bring the cult classic television show back to the airwaves. Hurwitz also confirmed circulating rumors of a future movie based...

LSU Colorguard celebrates 40 years this weekend

By Haylie Navarre
Entertainment Writer
September 28, 2011

As this weekend's annual Tiger Band reunion game nears, former LSU Colorguard members are preparing to step back in time. The group celebrates its 40th anniversary this year and will include football fans...

Google+ open to public, receives mixed reviews

By Emily Herrington
Entertainment Writer
September 28, 2011

Internet users no longer need to be VIPs to have a Google+ account — the social network is now entirely available to the public. Google+ originally launched over the summer, but the network required...

Students use motor scooters to bypass campus parking

By Kevin Thibodeaux
Entertainment Writer
September 28, 2011

On an average day, scores of students can be seen scooting around campus on their Vespas or other motorized vehicles. Brandon Lacaze, manager of Moto Rouge on Airline Highway, said students make up about...

Political Science junior Maurice Williams, also known as "Lil Moe," talks about the start of his rap career.

Student juggles rapping, school

By Kevin Thibodeaux
Entertainment Writer
September 28, 2011

When he isn't hitting the books, political science junior Maurice "Lil Moe" Williams is hitting the Internet to promote his budding rap career. Lil Moe uses Twitter to promote his rapping and releases...