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Baton Rouge Spanish Town parade 2024.

The history behind Baton Rouge’s Spanish Town parade and its iconic pink flamingos

By Ashlynn Baillio and Olivia Tomlinson February 27, 2025

Each year, a flock of two dozen, large flamboyant pink flamingos land in the LSU lakes, meaning one thing: Spanish Town Mardi Gras is near. These plywood birds are claimed by Baton Rouge locals who...

LSU students fill the area on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, in front of Memorial Tower in Baton Rouge, La.

LSU complying with federal directive to remove DEI programs

By Jason Willis, Managing Editor February 26, 2025

LSU is in the midst of complying with an order from the U.S. Department of Education calling for public schools and universities to end diversity, equity and inclusion programs and prevent race-based discrimination. The...

LSU baseball sophomore infielder Steven Milam (4) hits the ball during LSU's 4-2 win against Omaha on Friday, Feb 21, 2025, at Alex Box Stadium in Baton Rouge, La.

Steven Milam dominates as LSU baseball crushes Nicholls State

By Isabelle Callahan February 25, 2025

LSU baseball showcased its growth by defeating the Nicholls Colonels in a commanding performance on Monday night. The most notable standout performance from the Tigers team was sophomore shortstop Steven...

Egg Prices

Why are eggs so expensive? LSU experts explain the bird flu’s effect on egg prices

By Sarah Walton, News Reporter February 23, 2025

In the past weeks eggs have become a hot commodity, with Trader Joe’s seemingly always out of stock, Walmart’s prices springing from around $4 to more than $8 and Costco limiting the number of cartons...

LSU gymnastics all-around graduate student Haleigh Bryant competes on beam during LSU's 198.050-197.675 win against Oklahoma on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025, at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, La.

LSU gymnastics stays rolling versus Kentucky

By Gabby Gray and Ainsley Flood February 21, 2025

Still reaching for the top spot, No. 3 LSU gymnastics snagged a road win at Kentucky as Haleigh Bryant returned to the all-around. 2024 NCAA All-Around Champion Bryant completed all four events for...

LSU women's basketball junior forward Jersey Wolfenbarger (8) prepares to shoot Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025, during their 79-63 win against Georgia at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, La.

Shorthanded LSU women’s basketball gets past Georgia

By Tyler Harden February 20, 2025

LSU needed someone to step up. The Tigers came into Thursday night's game coming off a heartbreaking loss to Texas on Sunday, but adversity continued to come their way. Aneesah Morrow was sidelined...

Mardi Gras flavored purple drink in front of king cake babies and confetti.

Ten Mardi Gras menus to check out around Baton Rouge

By Emily Bracher, Entertainment Reporter February 20, 2025

Mardi Gras is here and many restaurants, coffee shops and local businesses have added seasonal drinks and dishes to its menus. Whether it is a purple, green and gold beverage or a festive cookie, here...

Lacumba III, BREC's Baton Rouge Zoo's first jaguar since the 1990s.

The Baton Rouge Zoo has its first jaguar since the 1990s

By Emily Bracher, Entertainment Reporter February 19, 2025

BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo will introduce its newest and most adorable member to the public this spring. The jaguar cub, officially named Lacumba III after Southern University’s mascot, was born in...

Express Bowl sits on a gloomy day in Baton Rouge, La.

What’s the hype about? Express Bowl’s $8 hibachi bowl goes viral on TikTok

By Lana Lawson, Entertainment Reporter February 18, 2025

Express Bowl, a Baton Rouge hibachi bowl restaurant, has gone viral all over TikTok. LSU student and local social media influencer, Fabian Beaucoudray, posted a video to her TikTok account showing off...

Carver Branch Library sits on Terrace Street in Baton Rouge, LA on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2018. It is one of several East Baton Rouge libraries that offer various useful services to the public.

Baton Rouge mayor’s proposal would use library funds to raise police salaries

By Sarah Walton, News Reporter February 17, 2025

Mayor-President Sid Edwards released a proposal Feb. 6 that would seek to redirect funds from East Baton Rouge Parish libraries towards a new pay raise for police officers in an effort to curb crime. Billed...

LSU Student Government Senate members sit on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025, in the Capital Chambers in the LSU Student Union in Baton Rouge, La.

Student Senate approves $2,000 for course teaching students how to ‘speak on critical social issues’

By Morgan Vannosdall, News Stringer February 15, 2025

The LSU Student Senate passed a bill Wednesday allocating $2,000 for a virtual course designed to educate students on how to speak about critical social issues and create understanding between different...

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LSU gymnastics set to host Oklahoma on the sport’s biggest stage

By Ethan Stenger, Sports Editor February 14, 2025

Throughout the 2024 season, it felt almost inevitable that LSU would have to get past Oklahoma to get over the top and win the program's first-ever NCAA championship. The two sides were only one afternoon...