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Banners reading “COVID-19 Vaccine Site” move in the wind on Monday, Sept. 27, 2021, outside of the LSU Union Theater.

How many doses of LSU’s COVID-19 vaccines have been wasted? A surprisingly small amount, health center says

By Bella Dardano September 29, 2021

A surprisingly small amount of vaccines have gone to waste under LSU's supervision, the student health center reported.Executive director of the LSU Student Health Center Julie Hupperich said that LSU...

The Energy, Coast & Environmental building stands Thursday, Sept. 30, 2021, on 93 South Quad Drive in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Two LSU professors create model to forecast severe hurricane seasons for Southern regions

By Corbin Ross September 29, 2021

Two LSU professors collaborated to create more accurate hurricane forecast models specific to the Gulf of Mexico. Their findings will enable forecasters to create more specific predictions of severe hurricane...

Students attend Fall Fest on Friday, Oct. 02, 2015 in LSU Parade Grounds.

Fall Fest 2021 rescheduled to October 15 due to weather

By Staff Report September 29, 2021

LSU's annual Fall Fest event has been postponed due to inclement weather. Instead of taking place on Friday, October 1, it will now be held on Friday, October 15. According to LSU Campus Life's Twitter...

LSU's police cars park behind the Campus Public Safety building on Sunday, Aug. 30, 2020 on South Stadium Drive.

Gridlock between LSU and BRPD hinders the passage of open communication agreement

By Staff Report September 28, 2021

Old and new legislation requires LSU and the Baton Rouge Police Department to establish a memorandum of understanding that would open communication on investigations conducted by local police as they relate...

Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards speaks about the state's latest surge in coronavirus cases, on Friday, July 23, 2021, in Baton Rouge, La. Edwards recommends that his state's residents return to wearing masks indoors, whether they are vaccinated against COVID-19 or not, if they are unable to distance from people. (AP Photo/Melinda Deslatte)

Gov. Edwards extends Louisiana’s indoor mask mandate until Oct. 27

By Reveille Staff Report September 28, 2021

Governor John Bel Edwards announced at a press conference on Tuesday that Louisiana’s indoor mask mandate will continue until at least Oct. 27, covering all K-12 schools and college campuses. The...

Cat Haven

Cat lovers unite for a ‘good claws’ at Cat Video Fest’s on-campus fundraiser

By Gabby Jimenez September 28, 2021

An on-campus fundraiser last Sunday had Baton Rouge, Louisiana cat lovers gathering in person to watch cat video compilations and informational films.Baton Rouge's non-profit animal rescue group Cat Haven...

An @LSU Twitter post featured these students in the Quad on Wednesday, Jan. 15, with the caption "Welcome back, Tigers!"

University enrollment surpasses 7,000 freshmen, overall enrollment at all-time high

September 28, 2021

LSU surpassed 7,000 enrolled freshmen for the first time in its history for the 2021-2022 school year, while overall is at an all-time high of 35,914 students, the university announced on Tuesday. The...

The Louisiana state capitol stands tall on Oct. 2, 2017, in downtown Baton Rouge.

New Louisiana education standards place more emphasis on role of minorities and race relations in U.S. history

By Aidan Primeaux September 27, 2021

The Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education standards review steering committee voted to endorse new K-12 social studies curriculum standards on Sept. 25.The proposed standards are now available...

LSU professors receive grant to study effects of climate change on Florida stone crab

LSU professors receive grant to study effects of climate change on Florida stone crab

By Aidan Primeaux September 26, 2021

The National Science Foundation awarded a grant to two LSU professors and one professor from Florida Southern College to research the effects of climate change on the Florida stone crab. Assistant professor...

marine robotic diving research

LSU professors working on marine robotic diving vehicles used in aftermath of Deepwater Horizon spill

By Aiden Primeaux September 26, 2021

A year after the Deepwater Horizon oil spill that polluted over a quarter of Louisiana’s coastline and caused devastation for thousands of already-endangered animals, an LSU mathematics professor...

LSU Students gather at the country's largest college street food festival on Friday, Sept. 24, 2021.

Students gather on LSU’s campus at the country’s largest street food festival

By Maddie Scott @madscottyy September 24, 2021

American celebrity chef Jet Tila hosted the country’s largest college street food festival next to the LSU Student Union on Friday. Food trucks, activities and music lined the street adjacent to...

The International Cultural Center at LSU stands on Feb. 2, 2021 at 3365 Dalrymple Dr. in Baton Rouge, La.

International Student Association welcomes students back: ‘Please consider this place your home away from home’

By Aidan Primeaux & Henry Weldon September 22, 2021

The International Student Association held a welcome party on Friday, Sept. 17, to bring together the university's international student population and launch a new website, along with musical performances...