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Students take notes Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021 while in French 1001 class in Lockett Hall.

‘This isn’t ideal for everyone’: LSU’s hands are tied when it comes to Saturday make-up classes

By Caden Lim October 3, 2021

Saturday classes may sound appalling to the average LSU student, but according to administrators, LSU doesn’t have a choice.After the onset of Hurricane Ida, the university cancelled an entire...

A group of men gather by a tree on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, while tailgating near Peabody Hall in Baton Rouge, La.

LSU, Auburn tailgaters celebrate in the mud and rain: ‘It never rains in death valley’

College football fans gathered on a dreary campus day to tailgate the highly anticipated LSU vs. Auburn football game. Muddy shoes and wet skies did not deter the fans from celebrating what they love most:...

LSU senior history major Charles Desobry skates near the Clock Tower on Friday, Oct. 26, 2018.

How skate-able is campus? Skaters, campus planning officials weigh in

By Domenic Purdy October 1, 2021

Thomas Buchmann preferred skateboarding over walking when navigating campus. He found it to be the easiest way to get between his classes and to blow off some steam. His attitude towards skating has since...

LSU Center for Academic Success sits Friday, Oct. 1, 2021, in B31 Coates Hall at LSU.

Students want CAS SI sessions in person and on Zoom: “To have both on the table is what matters”

By Aidan Primeaux @acprimeaux October 1, 2021

Some students attending Supplemental Instruction sessions through the Center for Academic Success are frustrated that unlike the previous year, there is no Zoom option. CAS teaching assistants do offer...

The Howe-Russell Geoscience Complex stands tall on Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2021, on South Campus Drive in Baton Rouge, La.

‘There are so many unique challenges’: New Louisiana state geologist starts her first week at LSU

By Aidan Primeaux September 29, 2021

Clare Falcon assumed the offices of director of the Louisiana Geological Survey and Louisiana state geologist on Sept. 20. Falcon brings decades of experience as a sedimentologist who has worked in...

An empty street sits Tuesday, February 9, 2021 on Field House Drive in Baton Rouge.

LSUPD, Title IX office urge students to take advantage of campus safety features

By Caden Lim September 29, 2021

Many Universities across the U.S. have emergency blue light boxes, that with a push of a button can notify the campus police department of an emergency at that location. According to Campus Safety Magazine,...

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...