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New diversity policies impacting LSU students’ daily lives

By Mila Fair, News Reporter March 11, 2025

New diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies significantly affect students' daily lives at Louisiana State University. The Black Student Union, Black Women Leadership Association, Minority Women’s...

The Office of Disability Services sits in Johnston Hall Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025, on Field House Drive in Baton Rouge, La.

Louisiana seeks to eliminate Section 504, a federal law prohibiting discrimination towards people with disabilities

By Shelby Varga, News Reporter March 11, 2025

Last September, 17 states including Louisiana joined the lawsuit Texas v. Becerra against a new rule added to Section 504 by the Biden administration, asking the court to not only disregard the rule but...

Memorial Tower rises into the sky Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024, on LSU's campus in Baton Rouge, La.

Full details of LSU’s DEI compliance sent to Board of Supervisors

By Jason Willis, Managing Editor March 11, 2025

LSU delivered a report to the Board of Supervisors Friday detailing the university’s efforts to eliminate DEI programming in response to federal orders. Included was an update that the university has...

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 residents sound off on Mayor-Presidents plan to cut library funding

By Sarah Walton, News Reporter March 10, 2025

Mayor-President Sid Edwards stirred controversy last month after releasing a proposal hoping to boost police salaries using funds from the East Baton Rouge Parish Library, with supporters of the library...

A voting sign sits on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020 at University Laboratory School polling location on 45 Dalrymple Dr.

Breaking down the proposed amendments for Louisiana’s March 29 election

By Tori Bonin, News Stringer March 10, 2025

Louisiana will head to the polls March 29 to vote on four proposed amendments, in addition to any local races and propositions. Here’s what to know about the election. Voting Information Polls will...

The Huey P. Long Field House sits on Field House Drive on March 7 in Baton Rouge, La.

LSU’s School of Kinesiology creates initiative to research, promote women and girls in sports

By Liv Tees, News Reporter March 8, 2025

LSU is on track to become a leading institute in women’s health and wellness using cutting-edge research conducted by the Women’s Sport and Health Initiative. Led by the School of Kinesiology’s...

LSU vs. Baton Rouge: A Tale of Two Worlds

By Ivy Holland, News Reporter March 7, 2025

Louisiana State University is known for its beautiful campus, rich traditions, and vibrant student life. However, there is a noticeable contrast between the well-maintained university grounds and the surrounding...

LSU’s Illusion of Diversity

By Claudia Bell, News Reporter March 7, 2025

LSU has undergone a number of changes since the start of the new Trump administration, and minority students have been paying close attention. Recently, a student by the name of Sophia Vinasco went...

Local Taqueria Saved by TikTok

By Teviss Crawford, News Reporter March 7, 2025

Looking for a great Mexican restaurant? Taqueria la Catrina is the place to go if you’re looking for something highly rated and authentic. The owner, Johan Martinez, spoke about what truly makes this...

Will the perception of religion change with the rise of AI?

By Sandra Ferrer, News Reporter March 7, 2025

For the third year in a row, Louisiana State University has provided funding to support new research and projects through the LSU Provost’s Fund. The fund invested $1.8 million into supporting projects...

Fertilizer plant allowed to expand toxic waste dump in St. James Parish

By Lorena Patterson-Vallian, News Reporter March 7, 2025

Many LSU students may not realize that there is a pile of slightly radioactive chemical waste about 40 miles away in St. James parish. The mound is about two hundred feet tall and spans over a hundred...

Manship School Dean Kimberly Bissell works on her laptop on Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2023, inside her office in the Journalism Building on LSU's campus.

LSU’s Manship School won’t remove former deans’ obituaries amid DEI changes

By Jason Willis, Managing Editor March 6, 2025

 The LSU Manship School of Mass Communication doesn’t plan to delete former deans Martin Johnson and Jerry Ceppos’ obituaries from its website, current dean Kim Bissell told the Reveille Wednesday. “I...