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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: film festivals, stargazing and more

By Ava Borskey September 19, 2021

If you’re looking for an activity to get your mind off things, here’s some upcoming events in and around Baton Rouge. Whether your idea of fun is horror movies, kayaking or classical music,...

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Michael K. Williams, known for his role as Omar Little on “The Wire,” dies at 54

By Connor McLaughlin September 18, 2021

Actor Michael K. Williams once said, "I came out of the womb dancing." Celebrity deaths are always tough to process. As of recent, it seems to me that nearly every week another legend of music, acting,...

Postponed due to covid in 2020, The Met Gala has finally returned

Postponed due to covid in 2020, The Met Gala has finally returned

By Madelon Davis September 15, 2021

The Met Gala is the enchanting and elegant night of all nights in American fashion. “In America: A Lexicon of Fashion,” like all Met Gala themes, gave those in attendance so many options to...

McLaughlin's Movie Mixes: the best worst movies

McLaughlin’s Movie Mixes: the best worst movies

By Connor McLaughlin September 14, 2021

When you go to the movie theater, you take a leap of faith and hope that you’re going to see a great film. Sometimes you do, sometimes you don’t. It’s a coin toss. Movie trailers do a...

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Read the novel behind this year’s blockbuster film, ‘Dune’

By Connor McLaughlin September 14, 2021

“Arrakis. Dune. Desert Planet” The time for Denis Villeneuve’s cinematic adaptation of 'Dune' is nearly upon us! The film just premiered at the 78th Venice International Film Festival...

Up & Coming: Jazz fusion artist Masego brings his alluring musical talent to the plate

Up & Coming: Jazz fusion artist Masego brings his alluring musical talent to the plate

By Emma Jackimowicz September 13, 2021

Blending a variety of genres is one creative way to stand out in the music industry, and multitalented Virginia native Masego has been doing just that. While he has been making and releasing studio albums...

Music Monday

Music Mondays: Get to know the VMA winners with this playlist

By Olivia Deffes September 13, 2021

The MTV Video Music Awards were Sunday night, and all the biggest names in music were there. From Machine Gun Kelly to Olivia Rodrigo, here is a playlist of all the winners.  If you need to catch...

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“Shang-Chi” is more than just Marvel’s Bruce Lee

By Francis Dinh September 12, 2021

As an Asian American, my childhood was filled with random movies my parents bought from garage sales that they considered cool. Instead of late nights watching “Lilo and Stitch,” it was “Rush...

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Fortnite features MLK in their latest in-game event

By Eddy Hage September 10, 2021

Since 2019, Fortnite has been attempting to build an in-game “metaverse,” which is a virtual shared space in which players can interact with each other as they do offline. Fortnite has hosted...

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La. to LA: LSU gameday fashion takes over the City of Angels

By Madelon Davis September 8, 2021

Game day fashion at LSU is unlike any other university. We take casual and fancy, mix them together, and the result is something no one could’ve seen coming. Traveling to the city where so many fashion...

Yik Yak's revival brings entertainment and anonymity to the LSU populous

Yik Yak’s revival brings entertainment and anonymity to the LSU populous

By Madelon Davis September 8, 2021

Yik Yak has taken LSU by storm and become the new must-have app on campus. Yik Yak, which relaunched this year after shutting down in 2017, allows users to anonymously post anything that comes into their...

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McLaughlin’s Movie Mixes: Life-changing documentaries

By Connor McLaughlin September 7, 2021

For someone who equally loves learning and movies, documentaries are the perfect blend of portraying reality through an artistic visual medium. Beginning with Robert Flaherty’s "Nanook of the North"...