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In this Jan. 6, 2021 file photo, rioters try to break through a police barrier at the Capitol in Washington. People charged in the attack on the U.S. Capitol left behind a trove of videos and messages that have helped federal authorities build cases. In nearly half of the more than 200 federal cases stemming from the attack, authorities have cited evidence that an insurrectionist appeared to have been inspired by conspiracy theories or extremist ideologies, according to an Associated Press review of court records. 

Impeachment over, Congress shifts focus to security failures

By Associated Press February 16, 2021

WASHINGTON (AP) — In the still shaken and heavily guarded U.S. Capitol, thousands of National Guard troops still wander the halls. Glass windows remain broken. Doors swing without handles. And in...

LSU Nicholson Gateway apartments sit Monday, Feb. 15, 2021 during the winter weather mix on Nicholson Drive in Baton Rouge, La.

LSU cancels Wednesday classes amid winter storm, some campus locations still without power

By Reveille Staff Report February 16, 2021

The University announced in an email Tuesday afternoon that LSU will remain closed Feb. 17 "due to the amount of ice still on streets and bridges, power outages in the area, and the forecast of temperatures...

History junior Ben Smith, LSU College Republican's new president this semester

‘An optimistic argument for conservatism’: LSU College Republicans seeks to rebrand

By Josh Archote February 16, 2021

When Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy voted to convict former President Donald Trump of inciting an insurrection at the Capitol on Jan. 6, the Louisiana GOP unanimously voted to censure him.     ...

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This week in SG: Black History Month program, Student Emergency Support Fund initiative

By Caroline Savoie February 15, 2021

Student Government has a week of events planned to celebrate Black History Month and to raise money for the Student Emergency Support Fund.SG’s Black History Month Fair will feature several Black...

White Mardi Gras: snow storm safety tips

White Mardi Gras: snow storm safety tips

By Joey Bullard February 15, 2021

It's a snow day in the Bayou! And while campus didn't get hit by a full-on blizzard, more winter weather is on the way. Here are some important safety tips for dealing with a winter storm. Don't drive It...

LSU students wait outside for their class to begin on Monday, Jan. 25, 2021 at Williams Hall on Tower Dr.

LSU to close Monday, Feb. 15, due to severe weather concerns

By Reveille Staff Report February 14, 2021

LSU Division of Strategic Communications announced that the University will be closed on Monday, Feb. 15, due to anticipated severe weather. All in-person and virtual classes and other activities are canceled...

LSU students stand in support of sexual assault survivors on Friday, Nov. 20 at Pete Maravich Assembly Center on N Stadium Dr.

SG Sexual Violence Prevention Committee drafts new policies aimed at accountability

By Caroline Savoie February 13, 2021

Student Government's new Sexual Violence Prevention Committee held its first committee meeting Feb. 10 and planned potential initiatives for the semester. SVPC plans to draft school policies that reflect...

LSU biological sciences professor Christine Lattin is under fire from PETA for her treatment of birds in her studies.

PETA files lawsuit against LSU regarding biological sciences professor’s research

By Henry Weldon February 12, 2021

PETA filed a lawsuit against LSU concerning Biological Sciences Assistant Professor Christine Lattin, who is conducting a taxpayer-funded experiment on sparrows. The experiment allegedly involves trapping...

Mass communication senior Nick Ashton received first place in the 2021 Journalism History Podcast competition.

Mass communication students recognized in nationwide podcast competition

By Amber Buettner February 11, 2021

Mass communication senior Nick Ashton and graduate student Murry Goldberg were two of six students recognized by the Journalism History Podcast Competition. Ashton received first place, and Goldberg received...

LSU agriculture senior Colt Hardee plays his LSU accordion Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021 during the LSU Student Activities Board Mardi Gras Mambo event in front of the Student Union on LSU's campus in Baton Rouge, La.

LSU Student Activities Board brought ‘a Louisiana time’ to Student Union with Mardi Gras event

By Madelyn Cutrone February 11, 2021

The Student Activities Board partnered with Campus Life to host an in-person Mardi Gras Mambo event Feb. 10 as a quasi-replacement for the traditional Mardi Gras Masquerade, which was cancelled due to...

FILE - In this Sept. 29, 2019, file photo, Dave Grohl of the band Foo Fighters performs at the Rock in Rio music festival in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The band made this year’s list of nominees to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The class of 2021 will be announced in May. (AP Photo/Leo Correa, File)

Jay-Z, Foo Fighters and The Go-Go’s nominated for Rock Hall

By Associated Press February 10, 2021

NEW YORK (AP) — Jay-Z, Foo Fighters, Tina Turner and Iron Maiden lead this year’s nominees to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, a female-heavy list of 16 acts that includes for the first...

Members of the national guard patrol the area outside of the U.S. Capitol during the impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump at Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2021. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)

Senators to hear opening arguments as Trump fumes over trial

By Associated Press February 10, 2021

WASHINGTON (AP) — Opening arguments begin Wednesday in Donald Trump’s impeachment trial after an emotional first day that wrenched senators and the nation back to the deadly Jan....