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Music in the Quad: Eli Alfred and the Ocarina

Music in the Quad: Eli Alfred and the Ocarina

By By Arwen Robinson November 9, 2021

Eli Alfred is an LSU student that you’ve probably seen, or at least heard, while strolling through the Quad or walking by the Union. If you don’t recognize the name that’s most likely...

Climatic Climate Movies

‘Cli-fi:’ the new climate-focused sci-fi subgenre and how to watch it

By Ava Borskey November 7, 2021

Climactic climate movies You’ve heard of sci-fi, but what about cli-fi? Cli-fi, short for climate fiction, is a sub-genre of science fiction that explores how humans manage a changing climate. Cli-fi...

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: open mic comedy, Candice Lin exhibit and more

By Ava Borskey November 7, 2021

Monday, Nov. 8 ‘Fraid Knot Crochet Club | Jones Creek Regional Branch Library Whether you’re an experienced crocheter or someone looking to learn, the East Baton Rouge Parish Library has an...

Jeymes Samuel's star-studded Black western 'The Harder They Fall' hits its mark with blazing ferocity

Jeymes Samuel’s star-studded Black western ‘The Harder They Fall’ hits its mark with blazing ferocity

By Connor McLaughlin November 3, 2021

Stars: 4/5 Jeymes Samuel's “The Harder They Fall” is an absolute riot from start to finish. Co-written, directed and scored by Samuel, this revisionist Western soars with energy, style and...

Music Monday

Music Mondays: Piano vibes only

By Olivia Deffes November 1, 2021

I don't know about y'all, but I love when a song has a good piano solo or some keys playing in the background. It just feels really comforting and classy.  If you're looking for a compilation of songs...

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: Geauxchella, Rodeo, Beer Fest and more

By Ava Borskey October 31, 2021

Monday Nov. 1 Día de los Muertos Memorial Celebration | Memorial Tower Join in the tradition of the Day of the Dead with Latinx Student Affairs from the LSU Office of Multicultural Affairs. Stop...

Tsunami offers customers a unique rooftop view of Baton Rouge on Tuesday, April 25, 2017, in downtown Baton Rouge. 

The view is nice but is Tsunami’s sushi worth the hype?

By Eddy Hage October 31, 2021

Tsunami has long been at the top of the food chain when it comes to sushi in Baton Rouge. Opening its elevators in 2005, Tsunami’s downtown location atop the Shaw Center of the Arts provides...

The 'Halloween' movies ranked

The ‘Halloween’ movies ranked

By Connor McLaughlin October 31, 2021

“To make Michael Myers frightening, I had him walk like a man, not a monster.” – John Carpenter When audience members were first introduced to Haddonfield, Illinois on Oct. 25, 1978,...

French Dispatch

‘The French Dispatch’ is a treat for Wes Anderson fans, blasé for everyone else

By Eddy Hage October 31, 2021

Stars: 2.5/5Wes Anderson returns with an anthology film retelling past articles from a weekly French dispatch for a small-town Kansas newspaper."The French Dispatch" is an ode to lots of things: journalism,...

A small dog sits in its basket wearing a Yoda costume at Bark in the Park in Downtown Baton Rouge on Sunday, Jan. 28, 2018.

Halloween for dogs: Dogtopia costume contest, safety and dog friendly bars

By Katie Dixon October 28, 2021

Everything's better when our furry friends are involved, especially Halloween. The dog daycare center, Dogtopia, is hosting a costume contest on Facebook this year. The winner will walk away with a free...

Fairy wings, butterfly wings and more on Sunday Oct. 23, 2016 at Halloween Express near the Mall of Louisiana.

Easy ensemble Halloween costumes for women and groups

By Madelon Davis October 27, 2021

Halloween is practically at arm's length, regardless of whether you've put a costume together yet or not. If you've procrastinated, though, there are easy solutions to still go to your next costume party...

NBA YoungBoy, Louisiana’s biggest rapper, released on bail

NBA YoungBoy, Louisiana’s biggest rapper, released on bail

By Gideon Fortune October 27, 2021

NBA YoungBoy was released on bail on Oct. 27, 2021, the fifth anniversary of his breakthrough mixtape “38 Baby.” Kentrell Gaulden, also known as NBA YoungBoy, was indicted on a firearms...