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Louis Michot, of the Lost Bayou Ramblers, keeps Cajun culture alive through music and through family.

Younger generations breathe new life into Cajun culture

By Elizabeth Clausen, staff writer November 4, 2012

When Cajun Dance instructor Roland Doucet started out as a radio DJ in the mid-80s, it seemed like Cajun music was a dying art. One day in 1988, he was approached by record producer Floyd Soileau, whose...

Freemasons are in Baton Rouge and on campus — but what does that mean?

Freemasons are in Baton Rouge and on campus — but what does that mean?

By Clayton Crockett, staff writer November 4, 2012

Shorts and a plain T-shirt. Loafers and a baseball cap. A white mustache and a smile.  And a gold ring, ribbed and adorned with a black triangle bearing the number “33.” This isn’t...

By participating in a clinical study at Pennington Biomedical Research Center, student volunteers can earn cash rewards.

Student volunteers, researchers discuss clinical trials — and their incentives

By Kate Mabry / LEGACY magazine November 4, 2012

Students driving along Perkins Road may notice a large research center located near Kenilworth Parkway, but many are unaware of what goes on inside.  The Pennington Biomedical Research Center, one...

A big purple “1” rests on Tigers’ safety Eric Reid’s white football jersey. It’s only appropriate given the weight on his shoulders.
 
The management junior is tasked with destroying opponents on the field, completing his classwork and raising his three-year-old daughter.

Tiger athletes balance school, football and fatherhood

By Austen Krantz, staff writer November 4, 2012

A big purple “1” rests on Tigers’ safety Eric Reid’s white football jersey. It’s only appropriate given the weight on his shoulders. At 6 feet 2 inches and 212 pounds, the...

Taylor Wells isn’t too old for coloring. In fact, she’s made it her career.
 
Wells helps produce "Chew," a 20-page comic book that is in talks of becoming a series on Showtime. She is one of many embracing the art.

University art students embrace comic books, cartooning

By Kevin Thibodeaux, staff writer November 4, 2012

Taylor Wells isn’t too old for coloring. In fact, she’s made it her career. Wells is one of many students embracing alternative forms of art not taught at the University including comics,...

The Big Show - 10/18/12

The Big Show – 10/18/12

October 19, 2012

Full episode of The Big Show, originally aired 10/18/12.

The Big Show 10/11/12

The Big Show 10/11/12 (full episode)

October 11, 2012

The full episode of The Big Show, originally aired on 10/11/12.

The Big Show 10/4/12

The Big Show 10/4/12 (full episode)

October 4, 2012

The full episode of The Big Show originally aired on 10/4/12.

The Big Show 9/27/12 (full episode)

September 27, 2012

The full episode of The Big Show, originally aired on 9/27/12.

Love Your Neighbor, an organization started by senior Alex Tupper, has provided about 11,000 meals to Haitians since its inception in May.

University student teaches Haitians how to farm

By Sydney Blanchard, Staff Writer September 23, 2012

 Alex Tupper awakes in the early morning to a banging at his door. He hears a voice yell, “Alex, get up ... we need your help!” Tupper rushes frantically to the not-yet-open medical...

Academia: It’s a Boys’ Club

By Elizabeth Clausen, Staff Writer September 23, 2012

Estimate the percentage of female full professors nationwide. You probably guessed about 40 or 50 percent — and if you did, you’re wrong. Make no mistake about it — academia is still...