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The Mississippi River runs through downtown Baton Rouge on the evening of Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018. The Horace Wilkinson bridge can be seen crossing the bridge in the distance.

This week in Baton Rouge: boutique sale, festivals and more

By Ava Borskey October 3, 2021

Sunday Oct. 3 SugarFest | West Baton Rouge Museum Make your Sunday sweet at the West Baton Rouge Museum’s socially distanced SugarFest. Cross the bridge to Port Allen to learn all about local culture....

Marie Hla cooks sushi on Tuesday, Abril 2015, at the union’s On The Geaux food service.

Best Food on Campus: City Pork, Panera Bread and more

By Madelon Davis September 30, 2021

From the Student Union to Foster Hall's hidden Subway, LSU doesn’t lack options in the food department. One of the most popular places on campus is City Pork in the Art and Design Building. City...

"Howard the Duck" no. 10 variant cover by Rob Guillory published by Marvel Comics in 2015.

Comic book academics, professionals celebrate literary merit, fight stigma of comics as childlike

By Domenic Purdy September 29, 2021

During the summer box office run of Marvel Studios’ “Black Widow,” AMC 15 at the Mall of Louisiana gave out free comic book prequels to the film. After the showings, there was still a...

Movie Mixes

McLaughlin’s MINISERIES Mixes: Miniseries made to be binged

By Connor McLaughlin September 28, 2021

In my not-so-humble opinion, there’s nothing like a good miniseries. Instead of being subjected to facepalm-worthy cliffhangers, spinoff shows, and year-long hiatuses in your average television show,...

Nia DaCosta's 'Candyman' remake soars in a gruesome, thematically relevant, horror romp

Nia DaCosta’s ‘Candyman’ remake soars in a gruesome, thematically relevant, horror romp

By Connor McLaughlin September 28, 2021

4.5/5 “Tell… everyone.” "Candyman" is the best horror film of the year and the biggest surprise of 2021, to be completely frank. Director Nia DaCosta’s incarnation of "Candyman" is...

Malignant

James Wan directs another miraculous movie with ‘Malignant’

By Connor McLaughlin September 27, 2021

Stars: 4/5 The horror genre is far from dead and James Wan’s "Malignant" is an indicative testament to that. Known for his versatile directorial work behind the movies "Saw," "Insidious," "The...

Music Monday

Music Mondays: Get in the mood for fall with this seasonal playlist

By Olivia Deffes September 27, 2021

Fall is here. The new season is brining forth weather changes and pumpkin spiced lattes.  Get ready for fall with a mix of tunes that is sure to fill you with that cozy feeling. From Hozier to Clairo,...

Animal science sophomore Kade Pigford (left) and civil engineering sophomore Alex Vidrine (right) walk on Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2021 on S. Stadium Drive on LSU's campus in Baton Rouge, La.

Sweat shorts mark this semester’s newest athleisure trend at LSU

By Madelon Davis September 27, 2021

With students returning to campus for in-person classes this semester, new fashion trends developed over the last year can finally walk the streets of LSU. However, none compare to the longstanding athleisure...

The Mississippi River runs through downtown Baton Rouge on the evening of Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018. The Horace Wilkinson bridge can be seen crossing the bridge in the distance.

This Week in Baton Rouge: Yoga on the Lawn, Fall Fest and more

By Ava Borskey September 27, 2021

A new week means new things to do. We’re back with events in and around Baton Rouge. Tuesday Sept. 28 “Racism Dismantling the System” | LSU Reilly Center for Media and Public Affairs The...

The table markers sit on the counter Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021, at 411 Ben Hur Rd. in Baton Rouge, La.

Got the munchies? Cheba Hut opens new marijuana-themed restaurant on Burbank

By Eddy Hage September 26, 2021

Where munchies, marijuana and moonshine meet, Cheba Hut has blessed Baton Rouge with specialty sandwiches, sips and sweets. Though the restaurant chain doesn't actually sell marijuana, Cheba Hut is heavily...

Live music makes a return to Baton Rouge, see what venues are open

Live music makes a return to Baton Rouge, see what venues are open

By Emma Jackimowicz September 26, 2021

While New Orleans is the beacon for popular music venues in the state of Louisiana, Baton Rouge also has its fair share of unique live music enjoyed by locals and visitors alike. With COVID-19 restrictions...

Blue Bayou

A Louisiana tale about deportation, fatherhood and heritage, ‘Blue Bayou’ in theaters now

By Eddy Hage September 26, 2021

3.5/5 What does it mean to be an American? "Blue Bayou" asks this question through the story of the Korean-born Antonio LeBlanc (Justin Chon) who was adopted by Americans as a toddler. Floating from foster...