Skip to Main Content
The Student News Site of Louisiana State University

Reveille

The Student News Site of Louisiana State University

Reveille

The Student News Site of Louisiana State University

Reveille

legacy

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...

Professor and chemist Steven Barker sits at his desk, surrounded by curious objects — a mortar and pestle, a DNA model, the cylinder of a spectrometer.

Professor talks DMT research, its effects on you — and possibly your faith

By Clayton Crockett, Staff writer September 23, 2012

Professor Steven Barker is a curious, if strange, man. And he does little to hide it, if he does so at all. With 28 years of work at the University behind him, this particular afternoon sees Barker smiling...

Peter Gillis, pre-science sophomore, listens to Bassnectar on his laptop. He has followed Bassnectar performances around the nation, even working at one of the concerts.

Student music fans travel the nation to follow bands

By Austen Krantz, Staff Writer September 23, 2012

In 2009, Peter Gillis and Kyle Stracke each took the first of many journeys to witness something that would play a pivotal role in their lives — live music. Musical tastes aside, neither student...

Dating At A Distance

Dating at a distance

By Clayton Crockett, Staff Writer September 23, 2012

In search of a fresh perspective to a timeworn dilemma, an acquaintance approaches and asks for relationship advice. You know only this person’s name and nothing of his or her personal life. This...

Looking for an easy D.I.Y. project? Try these "book" bookshelves. See the first issue of LEGACY for instructions!

HGTV star and alumnus gives decorating advice

By Kaitlyn Mercer, Staff Writer September 23, 2012

Decorating your new apartment or dorm on a student-sized budget can be a difficult task. But you can have a space all your friends will envy at little expense to your wallet and your time. All you need...

Ryan Hildebrant, left, and his roomate, AJ Beau, right, enjoy one of their home brews.

Home Brew How-To

By Kate Mabry, Staff Writer September 23, 2012

While brand names like Budweiser and Abita have made their mark, some students are brewing outside the barrel. “I’ve always liked drinking beer, and I love doing hands-on things,” said...

Screenwriter and professor Zack Godshall is just as eclectic as his iPod playlist.

My Mix Tape: What’s on Zack Godshall’s iPod?

By Kaitlyn Mercer, Staff Writer September 23, 2012

Filmmakers are often a mysterious breed, and the eccentric Zack Godshall is no exception. Just take a look at his current iPod playlist. “Instead of songs,” he said, “I’m listing...

Jefferson Orwell Opals kneels near his bicycle, a homemade contraption  fit to carry interesting souvenirs and his two dogs, Cayla and Ringo.

Do you really know the ‘Man on the Bike?’

By Kevin Thibodeaux, Staff Writer September 23, 2012

Jefferson Orwell Opal and his bicycle aren't a new sight to the campus. He pedals his way through the heart of the ground each week, attracting curious stares and welcoming smiles along the route. Opal,...

Dinosaur Jr. releases new album "I Bet on Sky"

On the Record: Dinosaur Jr.

By Austen Krantz, Staff writer September 20, 2012

Dinosaur Jr. has recorded three studio albums since the group reformed in 2005. The Massachusetts based alternative crew reunited following tension between guitarist and songwriter Jay Mascis and...

LEGACY magazine launches campaign for new name

By Sydni Dunn, Editor-in-chief September 9, 2012

“Hi, I’m a reporter from LSU’s student magazine, LEGACY.” “What is it?” This is all too familiar for the editorial staff of LEGACY, the University’s quarterly,...