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William F. Tate IV at press conference May 7, 2021 after being selected as LSU's new president.

William Tate appointed LSU president at critical juncture in university history

By Nick Frewin May 7, 2021

The University’s Board of Supervisors voted Thursday to appoint William F. Tate IV as the University’s next president. The search for an individual to permanently fulfill the presidential position...

University of South Carolina Provost Bill Tate, one of three finalists to succeed Tom Galligan as president of LSU

LSU names William Tate first Black university president in SEC history

By Reveille Staff Report May 6, 2021

The University’s Board of Supervisors voted Thursday to appoint University of South Carolina Provost William Tate as the University’s next president. Tate is the first Black university president...

President Joe Biden speaks about the COVID-19 vaccination program, in the State Dining Room of the White House, Tuesday, May 4, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Biden aims to vaccinate 70% of American adults by July 4

By ZEKE MILLER and JONATHAN LEMIRE May 4, 2021

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Tuesday set a new vaccination goal to deliver at least one shot to 70% of adult Americans by July Fourth as he tackles the vexing problem of winning over...

Senior farewell column: reflecting on three years of accomplishments, failures and memories

Senior farewell column: reflecting on three years of accomplishments, failures and memories

By Anna Jones April 30, 2021

I’ve always been a quitter.  I didn’t stick with anything in high school and that trend followed me to college, where I didn’t commit to any campus organizations my entire freshman...

The LSU Memorial Tower stands Tuesday, Mar. 3, 2020 on Tower Drive, Baton Rouge.

LSU Presidential Search Committee selects three finalists to be interviewed on campus

By Reveille Staff Report April 30, 2021

The LSU Presidential Search Committee announced in an email Tuesday that three presidential candidates will be invited to LSU's campus for the next round of interviews. The candidates are the following: Kelvin...

Masked and unmasked pedestrians walk along the Las Vegas Strip, Tuesday, April 27, 2021, in Las Vegas. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention eased its guidelines Tuesday on the wearing of masks outdoors, saying fully vaccinated Americans don't need to cover their faces anymore unless they are in a big crowd of strangers. (AP Photo/John Locher)

CDC says many Americans can now go outside without a mask

By MIKE STOBBE April 27, 2021

NEW YORK (AP) — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention eased its guidelines Tuesday on the wearing of masks outdoors, saying fully vaccinated Americans don’t need to cover their faces...

Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards holds up his own mask, taken off while he was speaking, to remind Louisiana residents that a highly effective thing within their power to do to prevent the spread of COVID-19 is to simply wear a mask, Tuesday, July 28, 2020, at a press conference update on the state's COVID-19 situation at the Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness in Baton Rouge, La. 

Louisiana lifts statewide mask mandate

By Reveille Staff Report April 27, 2021

Gov. John Bel Edwards announced Tuesday that the statewide mask requirement has been lifted, according to The Advocate. Local governments and businesses will be allowed to establish their own mask requirements. Masks...

Official poster for the first-ever Baton Rouge Improv Festival.

First Baton Rouge Improv Festival will feature diverse performers from all over Louisiana and the world.

By Joey Bullard April 27, 2021

The Baton Rouge Improv Festival, first of its kind, will be held from May 12-16.  The festival will be held in a hybrid fashion, said the Artistic Director and CEO of the organization Brett Duggan....

LSU Students Elisabeth Andries and Samantha Brennan publicly speak at the protest following their appearance on USAToday on Friday, Nov. 20 at Pete Maravich Assembly Center on N Stadium Dr.

Second federal lawsuit filed against LSU surrounding sexual assault scandal

By Reveille Staff Report April 26, 2021

Seven women will file a federal lawsuit against LSU, the Tiger Athletic Foundation (TAF) and several University administrators, The Advocate reported on Monday.   The women accuse LSU of...

The Tiger Stadium sign stays lit during the night of Feb. 28, 2021 on the LSU campus.

University’s presidential search interviews began Monday with first three presidential hopefuls

By Nick Frewin April 26, 2021

University’s presidential search interviews began Monday with first three presidential hopefuls The University’s Presidential Search Committee started the first day of interviews Monday, with...

The LSU Action Awareness Media Production Team specializes in video and photography.

LSU students create media production team showcasing University community

By Jada Hemsley April 26, 2021

A group of LSU juniors created a media production team that showcases the campus community. Ugo Njoku, Kyron Wilson and Damien Henry use their photography, videography and graphic design skills to...

The Tigerland sign sits vacant Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020 on Bob Pettit Boulevard in Tigerland.

‘Better than being closed’: Tigerland partially reopens, still suffering from pandemic

By Henry Weldon April 24, 2021

When bars shut their doors early in the pandemic, Tigerland bars weren’t receiving any revenue, leaving owners in a tricky situation.The COVID-19 pandemic caused most students to head home and avoid...